Updates and new book on Smashwords!

Well, I got Black Paradise Circus #2 back and decided to go ahead and upload it on Smashwords. It’s up now and 99 cents! You can still get Black Paradise Circus #1 as well. It is a Portman’s Creamery book, just a different kind. Rather than focusing on one girl, it focuses on the group and the cases are longer.

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/576230

Updates to current works:

Flavors of Love #2: 52K

Ghosts of Burning Inn #2: 24K

Portman’s Creamery #3: 19K

Patterns & Parallels #3: 12K

The Reaper’s Apprentices #3: 23K

Cirque Macabre #2: 16K

Flavors of Love #2 is most likely next to be released along with a different PC book. I’m also awaiting some more swag and will get paperback formatting for some of the books soon. I do need to know if anyone plans to preorder. I’m planning on putting together a nice basket to anyone that buys a book (either early or at the signing). I’ve got loads of nice stuff now. I do need to know so I can order certain books. I won’t be bringing everything or a whole ton of them.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1P1Xdy17IGjCOwUs-kVXBn6yAtrspP8Q5pJfzb3XF0eE/viewform

Speaking of new stuff, I have new stuff soon! Preorder links to both books. They are 99 cents or free on KU.

Black Paradise Circus #2

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0156GSL6C?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0156GSL6C?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0156GSL6C?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

The Reaper’s Apprentices #2

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014U5M5F8?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B014U5M5F8?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

http://www.amazon.co.au/gp/product/B014U5M5F8?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

I’ll have other links later as well as more news.

Love,

~C

A new decision

I’ve been actually thinking about this for a while and I’ve decided that I’ll go ahead with it. I have another PC book that is already edited and I can get it formatted no problem. All I really need is a book cover and I’ve been wondering why I’m holding off on releasing it this year. So I’ve decided that I will go ahead and get it done. The next book is one you’ve heard me talk about but I’ve held off on publishing it.

So this is my current schedule:

The Reaper’s Apprentices #2: The Contracts (coming Sept 14th)

Black Paradise Circus #2: A Pile of Bones (coming Sept 28th)

Patterns & Parallels #2: Paper Hearts (coming October 11th)

Flavors of Love #2: Distant Love (coming late October/early November)

Portman Creamery book/Becca’s first mystery (coming Nov/Dec)

Updates on current works:

Flavors of Love #2: 51K (it’s a little messy so I’m trying to tighten it up)

Ghosts of Burning Inn #2: 24K

The Reaper’s Apprentices #3: 21K

Cirque Macabre #2: 16K

Portman Creamery/ Mary Beth’s first mystery: 16K

Patterns & Parallels #3: 11K

Once either Ghosts or TRA gets to a decent place, I’ll probably start another sequel. I just don’t know for which series yet. September and October are very busy months for me for many reasons. I’ll be amazed if I get time to breathe.

I’m still hoping I can reach my goal at Smashwords. I’m just 9 sales away from it! Eek, it’s so close!

https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/CyberLeonardo

Don’t forget about the pre-order link being live for The Reaper’s Apprentices #2!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014U5M5F8?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B014U5M5F8?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

http://www.amazon.co.au/gp/product/B014U5M5F8?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

I’ve also ordered more swag with the new cover designs on them. I can’t wait for cover reveals either!

I’ll try to spread my news evenly if I can.

~C

A slightly better update than last time

I have a lot to talk about over the next few days so please bear with me. This one will be a short, quick update. I’ll go into details later.

First off, Smashwords is being kinda hard to deal with regarding preorders so I’ve decided I won’t bring back The Reaper’s Apprentices #2 until September 14th. I’m sorry but it’s being a pain. You can still pre-order the book in other places. (Links for that a little later) I’ve also decided no more pre-order over there.

The second thing regarding Smashwords is that I’m close to a big milestone over there. If I reach it, I might do something big and special regarding it.

https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/CyberLeonardo

Third thing, I’m still waiting on Audible to get Wrapped in Death and Chocolate up for audio. It’s headed to retail now and I just have to wait. Waiting really is the hardest part. The audiobooks for Four of the Usual Suspects and Sweet Love are also coming along and sound great.

Fourth, upcoming releases.

The Reaper’s Apprentices #2 will be out on September 14th.

Black Paradise Circus #2 will be out September 28th.

Patterns & Parallels #3 will be out October 11th.

Flavors of Love #2 will be out either sometime late October or early November.

That will probably wrap up the new books for the year of 2015. I may or may not release another PC book in December but I’m not sure on that yet.  One day soon, I will make a master list of every series and universe. it will be for the sake of readers and myself as well.

Finally, the main thing. Buy links!

The Reaper’s Apprentices #1 is on sale for 99 cents on Amazon. (Just posting one link for now)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IUY4KMC?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

Preorder for The Reaper’s Apprentices #2:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014U5M5F8?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B014U5M5F8?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

http://www.amazon.co.au/gp/product/B014U5M5F8?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-contracts-cs-patra/1122614191;jsessionid=5DA7A994F53167E675E0A71CCF987CE8.prodny_store01-va07?ean=2940152304947

https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/the-contracts

https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1036924507

There’s no need to read book 1 to get book 2 but I do recommend it. Book 3 will come out next year and then the beginning arc will be over. Then we get into the bigger, good stuff.

~C

The Reaper's Apprentices #2 is now available for pre-order!

I have a lot of news to spread and I’ll do so over the next few days. Right now, I want to mention the main thing and that is that The Reaper’s Apprentices #2: The Contracts is now live for pre-order almost everywhere! Not only that, it is available for 99 cents! That’s a good deal to get before it releases on September 14th!

Here are theAMAZON links (a few for now):

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014U5M5F8?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B014U5M5F8?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B014U5M5F8?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

http://www.amazon.au/gp/product/B014U5M5F8?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

Not only that, it’s available for pre-order in other places for 99 cents or so (except B&N is still 2.99 for some reason). You can set price at SW to reflect what you want. In some cases, I’m not sure why there are two places these are up at. Oh well.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1036924507

https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/the-contracts

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-reapers-apprentices-2-cs-patra/1122597237?ean=2940152120974

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/572943

FYI, you can still get TRA #1 for 99 cents. (Up until the 14th)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IUY4KMC?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00IUY4KMC?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

A lot of news is on the way so stay tuned!

~C

Pics of new swag and more!

I promised I wasn't going to update again so soon but a lot of stuff happened towards the end of the week. Go figure.

First off, I finally got TRA #2 back to me and sent to get formatted. It's officially called The Reaper's Apprentices #2: The Contracts. The release date is September 14th (cause one of the main characters is born on that day too) and I'll have it up for pre-order as soon as it comes back from formatting. In the meantime, you can go ahead and add it to your libraries at Smashwords. I'll probably fix the description too. It's so hard to write this one's description. 

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/572943

Secondly...Wrapped in Death and Chocolate's audiobook is done! I'm just waiting for it to be approved. It'll show up on the Amazon links. If you want to follow along or read the story ahead of time, you can get it here. 

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PMS18T2?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

Amazon CAN: http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00PMS18T2?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

SW: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/572943

B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wrapped-in-death-and-chocolate-cs-patra/1122509746?ean=2940152299830

Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/wrapped-in-death-and-chocolate-a-stacey-mckinnon-mystery

Third piece of news, I got a glimpse of the possible new cover to Patterns & Parallels #2 and it looks just as great! P&P #2 goes to the editor on the 8th. Hopefully, I can get swag for it before SASS. 

Fourth and final piece of news...here are pics of new swag! Thanks to Kelli's Kollectables and Sweet Book Swag for them! I can't wait to my hands on them! Then I'll probably make something for P&P #2, the Black Paradise Circus arc, and Four of the Usual Suspects and that'll be it. 

Book updates:

Flavors of Love #2: 44K (nearing the end of this)

Ghosts of Burning Inn #2: 20K

The Reaper's Apprentice2 #3: 16K

Portman's Creamery #3: 15K

Cirque Macabre #3: 15K

Patterns & Parallels #3: 9K

Toodles for now!

~C

Short update

Well, I got my cover for Flavors of Love #2: Distant Love and it looks amazing. Once again, it’s been created by the guys at pixelstudios. This book will probably be out after SASS because it’s still not done yet. I just need a little more motivation to complete it.

Although book 2 can be read as a standalone, book 1 is still worth the read. It introduces you to everything. I will warn you that my Flavors of Love series is an erotica series so it’s intended for 18+ audiences. There is some paranormal bits to it but nothing that’ll turn you off completely if you hate paranormal. TheAUDIOBOOK to book 1 will be out sometime next month.

Only 1.99 atAMAZON!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YQA1UDG?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00YQA1UDG?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00YQA1UDG?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

http://www.amazon.au/gp/product/B00YQA1UDG?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

I also have a 99 cent everywhere else for it.

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/547767

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/flavors-of-love-cs-patra/1122070489?ean=2940151953191

https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/flavors-of-love-sweet-love-1

As far as other books, most of them are coming along. Flavors of Love #2 is at 42K still. Ghosts of Burning Inn #2 is still at 20K. Then we’ve got Cirque Macabre #2, Portman’s Creamery #3, and The Reaper’s Apprentices #3 at 15K. Rounding it up at the end is Patterns & Parallels #3 at 8K.

I’ve got an idea of what’s coming out next year.

Cirque Macabre #2

Ghosts of Burning Inn #2

Portman’s Creamery #3

Portman’s Creamery #4

Patterns & Parallels #3

Black Paradise Circus #3 (final book)

Of course, this can change at any time. Nothing is set in stone.

I’ll be back hopefully later with good news.

~C

Updates again

I was going to update yesterday but I realize that I've been updating on Monday nights for the last few weeks (don't ask why my calender has them marked under Tuesday. I think it's further ahead than I am). Anyway, some minor updates to mention.

First, I have finally gotten around to ordering more swag for SASS. In addition to my poker chips, postcards, and magnets, I shall have more chapstick along with new things like hand lotion, hand sanitzer, and...this may excite you...condoms. The latter is not official yet but it might be. Yes, they'll be representing the Flavors of Love series. So now almost everything has swag for it except The Black Paradise Circus series (unless you want to count Portman's Creamery with it cause it is a longer mystery with the PC girls). 

Secondly, I'm waiting on my cover for Patterns & Parallels #2: Paper Hearts. I forgot how much I like being in the P&P universe (or universes) sometimes. I think that may be why I went back to it this weekend. Now that I've started the third book, it's forming into something big. The first one is available online for only 2.99. 

Patterns & Parallels #1:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RC5GO5Q?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00RC5GO5Q?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/555981

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hearts-under-ice-c-s-patra/1121072220?ean=2940152318845

https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1023075507

https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/hearts-under-ice

Third, audiobooks will be out soon and I'll be needing people listening and reviewing. If you are interested in that, please drop me a line. I'll send you an audible code so you can get them for free. At the moment, only Ghosts of Burning Inn #1 has an audiobook to it but Wrapped in Death and Chocolate, Four of the Usual Suspects, and Sweet Love will be coming soon too. 

Fourth, I'm coming close to hitting a milestone at Smashwords! Just 15 more to go! Here's my profile over there in case you never saw it.

https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/CyberLeonardo

Updates on works:

Flavors of Love #2: 42K

Ghosts of Burning Inn #2: 20K (stopped this for now)

Cirque Macabre #2: 15K

Portman's Creamery #3: 15K 

The Reaper's Apprentices #3: 14K

Patterns & Parallels #3: 8K

Operation: Genome #3: 22K

Operation: Genome #4: 38K

(Don't asky why OG #4 is further ahead than #3. This is my longest series so it takes longer to write. I do promise that book 2 will come out next year though.) 

Now I should probably get back to writing.

~C