"Love can kill you. Hate can force you to live. But only the one that can kill you is worth living for."
That's one of my favorite quotes from Vampire's Choice, and it comes from Mal, Ruth's father and hero of the earlier fan favorite in the series, Vampire Instinct. There's been a lot of discussion on the spoiler thread at the JWHMembersOnly group about all the ups and downs in Ruth and Merc's story. I'm happy, despite that rocky road, that 89% of reviewers to date have given it FIVE STARS. After writing seventeen books in the series, this particular author is delighted to see the majority love the newest one. Some of you have even reached out to say it's a new favorite. Thank you for that. Thank you all!!
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Some longstanding issues were finally resolved/revisited in this story. Plus, MCs from SIXTEEN of the EIGHTEEN books either made appearances or had roles “off page,” making the book read like a grand farewell reunion. So it raises the question: Does this book conclude the Vampire Queen series?
Here's what I posted about this on release day on the FB and MeWe pages:
The answer to the question is…I don’t know. When I was writing it, it felt like the muse did want me to follow a story arc that “could” be seen as a natural conclusion to the series, without it officially being stated as such. Possibly to leave me open to revisit more standalone storylines, like James (head of security of Club Atlantis), or Kane, Farida and John (Lyssa and Mason’s children, respectively, and their human servant/friend), that won’t have to tie as closely into the complicated backstory that naturally builds up as a paranormal series gets longer and longer.
We’ll see. The muse tends to guide me toward the next book when I’m writing the book before it. Since Vera of At Her Will is the next book (see later in the newsletter for more about that), the muse hasn’t yet given me that direction. It will be interesting to see where she takes us!
And remember, if you have read NONE of the Vampire Queen series books but you're feeling the desire to do so, Book 1, Vampire Queen's Servant, is a permafree FIRST IN SERIES full length novel. You can grab it here anytime from your preferred vendor or at this BookFunnel link (book is not free at Nook - they don't let us do permafrees there, but the BF link can give you a format that works for it).
In June, I did a video interview with the lovely Sue Brown-Moore for the first annual Wanna Write Romance. That interview is now available for public viewing, so I wanted to share it with you. If you'd like to hear my thoughts on writing, erotic romance and a variety of other topics (or see how much grayer my hair is now than in that picture below, lol), just click here or on the graphic to go to the interview.
"I dreem [sic] of kneeling."
Vera finds this statement carved on the wall of a school maintenance shed. Rev, the man who wrote it, is an exceptional and complicated soul, the type of person neither she nor any of the other Mistresses of the Board Room could have anticipated as the submissive she's waited her whole life to meet.
I'm still working on a full blurb, but hope that little tidbit intrigues you all - I'm about 30k words in and it's already taking ME places I didn't expect, let alone Vera and Rev, lol.
While you're waiting for the book release, if you want to dive into the Mistresses of the Board Room, catch up on the ones you haven’t yet read, or re-read your favorites, you can find all vendor links and their descriptions here (they can each be read as a standalone):
At Her Command: CEO heroine, bodyguard/former SEAL hero, suspense subplot
At Her Service: CFO heroine dealing with mental illness, active SEAL hero
At Her Call: Mute heroine (tech/nerd girl!), sexy biker hero
At Her Pleasure: Sadist Domme heroine, cop hero, suspense subplot
Happy September (it's almost fall - I'm LONGING for less humidity)! THANK YOU for the many ways you all support my work, not only by purchasing my books, but by spreading the love to other readers, through posting reviews, participating in book discussions in online groups, or recommending my work to friends and family. It is so tremendously appreciated, and the best kind of marketing any author can have!
Now let's check out THIS MONTH's FEATURED EBOOKS!
FEATURED EBOOKS! CLICK THE COVER OR TITLE TO DOWNLOAD.Â
Serena has a billionaire/forbidden love story, where her hero is seeking redemption from the daughter of a family he's wronged. Jane brings us an epic dark vampire romance set in Paris, with a bratty, headstrong vampire queen and her devoted male acolytes. Josie "enchants" with Book 1 of her Bellamarre College of Magic series - dark academia erotica with schoolyard temptation. And Mara has a FemDom adventure for us, where the cowgirl is on top!Â
Enjoy! (Note: some featured ebooks may require newsletter sign up.)
[Reminder: Books that are free or with sale prices may be temporary, so grab them now!]
12/15/2019 - Vampire Master - Book 16 of the Vampire Queen series
08/2019 - Naughty Bits - re-release as a self-published title in print and ebook.
07/2019 - Vampire Queen's Servant - re-release as a self-published title in print and ebook.
6/30/19 - The Problem with Witches - A Crossover novel of the Arcane Shot and Knights of the Board Room series
RECENT AND UPCOMING RELEASES
Winter 2025 - At Her Will, a Mistresses of the Board Room series novel
07/31/2024 - Vampire's Choice, a Vampire Queen series novel
11/30/2023 - At Her Pleasure, a Mistresses of the Board Room series novel
06/30/2023 - Ignition Sequence, a Nature of Desire series novel
GoodReads Blog - Whenever I have something half-way interesting to say (hopefully), I post it on my blog. Check out the latest, as well as the backlog of over 80 posts!
For my most up-to-date appearances info throughout the month, follow me on Twitter or "Like" my Author Page on Facebook - I'll keep you in the loop as things happen!
GoodReads Blog - I don't blog much these days, but I maintain a library of over 80 posts at my GoodReads blog. Go browse and find out my thoughts on a past topic that interests you!
Online Appearances - I'm always posting updates and inviting comments on my MeWe, Twitter or Facebook Author Page! We'd also love to have you join us on the JWHMembersOnly Facebook fan site. The members and I routinely post content related to my books and our shared love of the erotic romance genre.
SEXY AND SASSY SIGNING 2020 - July 9-12 - next year's popular reader/author event will happen in Norfolk, VA. The theme is Sinful Fairy Tales! Click on the link above to find out more. You can also join the SASS Attendee group once you've registered.
2023 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
No conferences this year, but look under the Extra Stuff section for ways to get a signed book or swag from me anyway!
Want a Kindle signature? My books are listed at the Authorgraph site, so if you'd like a "Kindlegraph", send me a request! Just go to Authorgraph.com, put Joey W. Hill in the search line, and it will pull up my books, with a "Request Authorgraph" button beneath each.
Want a signed bookplate for your print book and a bookmark? No need to be bummed about not seeing me at a book signing. Just shoot me an email at storywitch@PROTECTED with your mailing address and the title(s) of the book(s) for which you want a signature, and I'll send you personalized bookplates anytime, free of charge. And I always send it with a signed bookmark!
HAVE YOU CHECKED THE AUTHOR'S WEBSITE?
I am ALWAYS delighted to hear from my readers, and I never mind answering your questions. However, about 90% of the general questions I receive on email can be quickly answered on my website, www.storywitch.com. And the cool thing is you get your answer in the time it takes you to do a couple clicks, versus having to type up your question and send it to me, then wait for me to emerge from my writing cave and check my email.
A lot of authors experience this now. Because we have so much more of a presence at FB, Twitter, and the like, it's easy to forget that most authors still maintain a website where you can quickly get info. On my site, you can not only find BLURBS and FREE EXCERPTS for every book I've published, you can find SERIES ORDER, including recommendations on which ones can stand alone or need specific titles to be read first. Under the In the Works page, you'll find information about UPCOMING RELEASES and what's percolating (the popular "will you ever write a book about so-n-so" question would be answered there).
Just go to my website, storywitch.com, and enjoy your visit. It is specifically and deliberately designed not to be flashy or confusing. Just look at the drop down menus at the top for what you're seeking.
Want a SIGNED BOOKMARK? I have seven beautiful bookmarks, each design representing one of my series: Knights of the Board Room, Nature of Desire, Vampire Queen, Arcane Shot, Daughters of Arianne, Mistresses of the Board Room, and Naughty Bits. You can look at them here (click on the one you like for a larger view).
Just shoot me an email at storywitch@storywitch.com with your mailing address and tell me which bookmark you want. I'll send you two of that design - one for you and one to share! And yes, I WILL mail bookmarks to international readers. NOTE: some of these show previous cover editions, but hopefully that doesn't detract from their appeal!Â
Want a SIGNED BOOK? Email me at storywitch@storywitch.com with 1) what book you want, 2) your mailing address, and 3) if you want me to personalize it to a particular name (Mary, Marie, Marissa, etc), or no personalization, just a signature and a cheery note. I'll send you an invoice and, once that's squared away, the book will be on its way to you!
Want a SIGNED BOOKPLATE? Want a bookplate for your favorite JWH book(s)? Just email me at storywitch@storywitch.com with your mailing address, the title(s) of the book(s), and I'll send you personalized bookplates anytime, free of charge. I always send it with a signed bookmark!
Want to read BONUS CONTENT STORIES revisiting my characters? I have over a dozen FREE novellas/shorts with easy BookFunnel download links. You'll find them all under the Cantrips (Vignettes) menu item on my website.
Want me to visit your BOOKCLUB? I'm available for online bookclub meetings and even sometimes in-person clubs, within a reasonable geographic range. Don't hesitate to ask! Just email me at storywitch@storywitch.com.
"I have a question."
Answer: "Have you checked my website?"
I am ALWAYS delighted to hear from my readers, and I never mind answering your questions. However, about 90% of the general questions I receive on email can be quickly answered on my website, www.storywitch.com. And the cool thing is you get your answer in the time it takes you to do a couple clicks, versus having to type up your question and send it to me, then wait for me to emerge from my writing cave and check my email.
A lot of authors experience this now. Because we have so much more of a presence at FB, Twitter, and the like, it's easy to forget that most authors still maintain a website where you can quickly get info. On my site, you can not only find BLURBS and FREE EXCERPTS for every book I've published, you can find SERIES ORDER, including recommendations on which ones can stand alone or need specific titles to be read first. Under the In the Works page, you'll find information about UPCOMING RELEASES and what's percolating (the popular "will you ever write a book about so-n-so" question would be answered there).
Just go to my website at storywitch.com, and enjoy your visit. It is specifically and deliberately designed not to be flashy or confusing. Just look at the drop down menus at the top for what you're seeking.
HAVE YOU CHECKED THE AUTHOR'S WEBSITE?
"I have a question." Answer: "Have you checked the author's website?"
I am ALWAYS delighted to hear from my readers, and I never mind answering your questions. However, remember a lot of questions can be quickly answered on my website. Just look at the dropdown menus at the top for what you're seeking. You'll find BUY LINKS, BLURBS and FREE EXCERPTS for my books, as well as SERIES ORDER, and recommendations on which books can stand alone or need specific titles to be read first. If you particularly loved a series or specific characters, there's FREE BONUS CONTENT, including short stories/novellas and interviews revisiting them.Â
Find me online through my website email contact link (little envelope under Follow Me on the right side of home page) or email me directly at storywitch@storywitch.com. You can leave a question for me under my Author Profile on GoodReads. I'm on Twitter and Facebook (Author Page), and regularly stop in at the JWHMembersOnly fan group. I'm also on MeWe, if you prefer that platform to Facebook. If you'd like to see the pics that inspire some of my books, visit me on Pinterest, or check out my handful of videos on YouTube.
DIDN'T GET A RESPONSE?Â
Responding to my readers, and doing so in a very timely manner (within 24-48 hours), is extremely important to me. So if you have sent a communication to me in any medium noted above and have not received a response, a technical glitch has occurred. Either your communication did not get through, or my response did not reach you. If you suspect that's the case, use one of the alternative methods to send me a "Hey, Joey, I sent you a note through email (or social media platform, etc). Did you get it?" message, and we'll make sure we sort it out. I will never intentionally ignore my readers!
HAVING PROBLEMS GETTING MY NEWSLETTER PAST YOUR SPAM FILTER? - Whenever I issue a newsletter, I will post about it on the social media platforms mentioned above, to ensure it reaches the widest number of people possible. So if you're following me on any of them, you'll get a heads up. Or you can put https://storywitch.com/newsletter/?latest as one of your Favorite links. You can click on it anytime to see if a new newsletter has been released. I try to get a new issue out during the first 7 days of every month.
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