Since I've been busy getting the first edit round done, I don't have a lot of "new" news this month, but I do have four new featured ebooks (at the end of the issue) AND a new teaser graphic from Naughty Dreams. As you can see, writing dialogue for these two is endlessly entertaining!
I'm still immersed in rockstar/metal band research. My family thinks I've lost my mind, listening to Judas Priest's "Painkiller," Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and Metallica's "Master of Puppets," not once, but multiple times, to translate guitar riffs and drum solos to the pages of a BDSM rockstar romance. For my personal playlists, I've rediscovered the U2 songs I liked in the 1980s and found a new favorite, "Where the Streets Have No Name."
As I'm reading the Dave Grohl, Bono and Eddie Van Halen biographies, and watching a lot of garage band/roadie YouTube videos, I'm discovering the overlaps in writing books and composing music/lyrics. “I'm a musician. I write songs. I just hope when the day is done, I've been able to tear a little corner off of the darkness.” That's from Bono. Reading the creative process from a musician's perspective also puts me deeper into DJ's head when he's making music, which is where I want to go.
As a refresher, this chapter includes a nice revisit with Madison and Logan from Naughty Bits, Book One of the trilogy. Let me know if you like it! For those on my JWHMembersOnly FB forum, I should have the group's early Chapter 1-3 peek by the next issue of the newsletter (after I finish the second edit round).
The print book will come out about a week before the November 30 release date (we can't do preorders on print). There are no plans for an audio book at this time.
Not at all. All three books are standalones. The only connection between them is the characters in Books 2 and 3 visit the Naughty Bits shop and receive helpful advice from Madison, the proprietress, and her handsome Dom husband, Logan (the heroine and hero of Book 1). But if you want to read the first two books in the Naughty Bits world prior to the release of Naughty Dreams, I think you'll enjoy spending time with Madison and Logan, as well as Samantha, Chris and Geoff!
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THANK YOU ALL for continuing to spread the love of my work to fellow readers, through reviews and discussions with friends, family, bookclubs, on social media platforms and more. It's the best kind of marketing an author can have, and ALWAYS appreciated. Now, let's check out this month's FOUR FEATURED EBOOKS.
FEATURED EBOOKS! CLICK THE COVER OR TITLE TO DOWNLOAD.
Mercy brings us an insta-attraction FemDom book with two thirty-somethings who have past relationship wounds, but want each other too much to deny themselves. Lisa's book features a woman willing to let an artist's magic turn her into the beauty she always wanted to be, but there's a price--and a Navy SEAL to help save her from her Dorian Gray-like decision. If you need more paranormal Navy SEAL crossovers (and who doesn't?) Tia gives us a fated mates second chance shifter romance with a kidnapping suspense plot. Maggie takes us to an island getaway where her heroine meets an intriguing bad boy and a ghost who throws a wrench into the attraction. Enjoy!
(Note: some featured ebooks may require newsletter sign up to get the sale price.)
[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/UPCOMING RELEASES
11/30/2025 - Naughty Dreams, a Naughty Bits novel
02/15/2025 - 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
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 anymore, 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/X, Instagram 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!
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.
Use 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. I have a Facebook Author Page, and a JWHMembersOnly fan group where we have tons of fun every week. You can also leave a question for me under my Author Profile on GoodReads.
Where else can you find me? Twitter/X, Instagram, and MeWe. 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?
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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