Welcome

I have been off writing for awhile so I have neglected my blog for months.  As the New Year comes close...a day or so away...I have set a goal to be much better at keeping up with my readers and my reviews.  OH! MY REVIEWS!  I have read so many good books this last year.  However to get the year started I am sending out a bit of a "Hi" this is me post.  :)

If you are reading this you already are aware I am an Author and my Name is Connie Michael.  I am a mom of two college age students.  My oldest is a student at Montana State University and plays football for the Bobcats. 

 My youngest is attending University of Wyoming and I think he is studying rock climbing.  Ha Ha

 

I live in Central Washington and love the outdoors so I spend a lot of time mountain biking, climbing, hiking, and just enjoying the outdoors and family.

 

 

I love to interact with my readers and meet them at signings so please don't hesitate to say hi! 

Bound by Blood New Release

Blurb: Julia has accepted the Lord and is busy returning her life to order. She is not ready for love, especially when the new site foreman at work stirs up forgotten feelings. She knows a playboy when she sees one, but to Rick Mercado the attraction between them is surprisingly real. Other girls no longer interest him, and if she wants to play hard to get that's fine with him. Let the games begin! What he doesn't realize is that her dangerous secret is not a game. Julia's brother has returned from the street, strung out and in trouble with rival gangs. Loyalty to her brother draws Julia deeper into a world of drug deals and thugs. Rick doesn't understand why Julia won't simply go to the cops, especially once the bullets start flying. As Julia slips further into a world of violence, Rick realizes how easily his heart can be broken. His brain says to run, but his heart isn't listening. It may already be too late.

                                                        BOUND BY BLOOD.                                                                Love and suspense, heartfelt moments and guns a blazing. What a killer combination!

Release Date: September 23, 2014
Book Links: Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22365508-bound-by-blood
Anaiah Press: http://www.anaiahpress.com/
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Author Bio: Scott Springer spent his youth playing pretend and dreaming of being a writer. As an adult he worked as a carpenter before becoming a software developer. Having produced much, his two children remain his proudest accomplishment. His wife led him to the Lord, and he’s glad that she did.

Website: www.scottspringer.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/sb_springer
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4771404.Scott_Springer

Character Interview 
1. Who are you and what makes you special?

Hi, I’m Julia Benson of BOUND BY BLOOD, and to know me is to know I’m not comfortable with this kind of question. What makes me special? Hum, let’s see. Oh, you know, I think what makes me special is both a good thing and a bad thing. I’m talking about my independence. It’s good because I’m doing all right for myself despite the way I messed everything up as a teenager, but it’s bad too. I won’t ask for help. And sometimes I really need to.

2. What do you want most in life?

I want a place to call my own where I feel safe and secure, and you know what, I’ve got that now. Or at least I thought I did before everything got all messed up. I’m talking about my cottage. You might look at it and thinks it’s a shack, but to me, it’s a project and a labor of love.

3. What is your greatest fear?

I think that in the back of my mind is this thing, and my greatest fear is it will come out again. When I was a teenager I was addicted to methamphetamine, and the thing about an addiction like that is you can repress it really well, but it’s always there lurking and in a moment of stress when my defenses are down, it can take control of me again. Basically, I’m living with a monster within me.

4. Are you presently in love, or are you hoping to find someone special?

No, I’m not in love, and to think about it seems really distant. Maybe, someday, I mean sure, but I’d have to be strong enough, and I’m still not ready

5. Sum up your life in the past few weeks in a tweet (only 140 characters!) Gone from great to terrible in an instant. Fighting to get back to the middle.

6. If you could change one thing about your past, would you? If so, what would it be and why?

Oh, yeah, I’ve got a big thing I’d change. But I’d rather not talk about it. It’s in my book, though J

LIBERTY BELLE

On the same day she turns twelve years old, Savannah moves away from everything she’s known in sweet, sunny Georgia to preppy Washington D.C. Not only will she miss her best friends Katie and Tessa, Savannah will start a new school. She soon discovers that her schoolmates love to brag—about their clothes, their parents’ governmental connections, and even who has the in with the school authorities.

Unhappy and lonely, Savannah decides if she can’t make life better, she can at least make it sound that way. Soon she is living in the childhood home of George Washington, riding in the limo of the vice president’s daughter, and even moving into the former Luxembourg embassy.

All is well until she learns that her true friends from Georgia are coming for a visit. Now Savannah must create the life she’s been talking about in her letters—and fast! Will Savannah find herself or lose her friends?

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About the Author

Emily Ungar is a graduate of Indiana University, where she majored in journalism. After living in seven different U.S. states by the time she finished college, she now lives in Indianapolis, Indiana, with her husband and very curious twin toddlers. When she isn’t chasing after her twin boys, Emily loves to curl up in a chaise lounge with a book in one hand and a lemon cupcake in the other. Emily loves connecting with her readers, so she welcomes you to say hi on her blog at emilyungar.com.

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Revenge

By Paula Rose

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Blurb:

As a job coach, it’s up to Olivia Foster to ensure her clients work in a safe environment, understand their positions, and serve their employer’s mission. The death of her brother drives her career choice, and she loves her job. It remains her only focus until one of her autistic clients

goes missing. Then Olivia’s employer ends her position and adds her to the suspect list, but she makes plans to bring the missing young man home.

Meanwhile, Detective Lt. Phillip Landon is deep into second-guessing his career choice, but his well-honed instincts see major flaws inside this missing person’s case. Surprising contacts, mysterious happenings, and threats can turn deadly. Can he keep Olivia safe, protect his heart, remove the job coach from someone’s target list, and adopt a faith he never knew all while adjusting to the new lives of his old family?

Release Date: December 16, 2014

Author Bio:

Paula Rose provides inspiration through Christian romantic suspense stories where "average" families come into extraordinary situations, brushed with life-size strokes of reality and a touch of humor. Born in Philadelphia, she lives in Southern New Jersey with her husband and rescue kitty but often plays amateur photographer in both states.

Website: http://paularosebooks.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulaRoseauthor

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Paula-Rose-Books/1514088292150972

Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/paularoseauthor/

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/PaulaRoseBooks

Links:

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22735988-revenge

Anaiah Press: http://www.anaiahpress.com

 

 

COVER REVEAL TODAY! 1000 STOLEN MOMENTS

 

 

Can you choose between fighting for your life and fighting for your heart?

 

When twenty-two year old Emme Sawyer joins a Marine unit heading into Helmand Providence, she focuses on what she does best: keeping her men safe. But, when the unit is hit by an IED, Emme realizes she can’t save everyone. With her humanity on the line, and her faith in question, she seeks comfort from Raven, her commanding officer. Soon, Emme develops feelings that don’t belong in a combat zone, where each step could be your last.

 

Raven keeps his emotions locked up tight, never allowing the men to see him sweat. But when Emme joins his unit, all bets are off; and the feelings he thought he left stateside begin to emerge. Knowing that the deserts of Afghanistan are the last place to start a romance, and the United States military’s view on fraternizing; Raven tries to deny his heart. Emme and Raven learn you can’t always choose where love finds you.

 

 

 

 

What I am learning

I wanted to put what I've learned but it is an ongoing process so how can it be past tense.  This summer I have been blessed beyond words to get included in a summer blog tour.  Not only have I had a chance to meet some awesome authors but I have learned a ton!  Where I didn't think Washington State had much to offer in the way of author knowledge...I was wrong.  The thing is...and this is something that comes up again and again when we do our panels...is how do you connect?  It seems on social media it is easier to connect to people who live in other states and even countries, but how do you connect in your own back yard?  I am a member of a writer's group in my town and they are all nice people but they write out of my genre which makes sharing chapters rough.  They also, in a general statement, don't want to open up and share their journey in the publishing world.  As if admitting they self published makes them less than an author while I sit next to them wanting to know how they did it.  I think what I am learning is we all need to be open to help each other and get out their so others can find us.  Find us in a world where we don't have to spend a ton of money to sit in a conference but instead share a cup of coffee or a cupcake.  Author coffee shop, that is what we should call it.  Just bring your knowledge and questions and check your insecurities and any uppity attitude at the door and lets sit down and chat!

Blowing off the dust

I gave myself the beginning of the summer off from blogging and have been writing and gearing up for a Book Store Signing Tour I am doing through Washington State. Not to mention we've been smoked in here in Central Wa.  But now I need to dust off the 'ole blog and get working.  My book 1000 Stolen Moments will be having a cover reveal the first week of August.  I finished the first edits.  It is set to come out in January in order to skip that dry spell for book sales that happens over the holidays.  I am getting my newsletter up and going and will be looking forward to adding you all to the list.

Winter in the Soul by Jennifer Novotney

 

 

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX5yYhX7lwQ

Blurb:

In a world divided by power and greed, seventeen-year-old Lilika harbors an intense desire to return to Winter in the Soul, the place her family left to escape the darkness that was manifesting from a coldness of the soul.

 

When she meets Talon, their connection is evident right from the start, and together they travel through the Black Kingdom to recover Lilika’s stolen locket. And in search of an answer to the mystery behind Winter in the Soul.

 

Lilika holds the key to stopping the darkness from spreading. The fate of their world lies in her hands. Will she stop the Black Kingdom before its darkness overtakes them all, or will they succumb to the darkness that is spreading across the land?

 

Release Date: July 15, 2014

 

Author Bio:

Jennifer Novotney was born in Burbank, California and lived in Los Angeles for most of her life until settling in North Eastern Pennsylvania with her husband and daughter. She attended California State University, earning a bachelors degree in journalism, and Northern Arizona University, earning a masters degree in English. After college, she spent several years writing and teaching, including at Pennsylvania State University.

Website: www.jennifernovotney.com

Twitter: www.twitter.com/jennovotney

Facebook: www.facebook.com/jen.novotney

 

Links:

Add to Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20869515-winter-in-the-soul

Anaiah Press: http://www.anaiahpress.com

 

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Blurb:

In a world divided by power and greed, seventeen-year-old Lilika harbors an intense desire to return to Winter in the Soul, the place her family left to escape the darkness that was manifesting from a coldness of the soul.

 

When she meets Talon, their connection is evident right from the start, and together they travel through the Black Kingdom to recover Lilika’s stolen locket. And in search of an answer to the mystery behind Winter in the Soul.

 

Lilika holds the key to stopping the darkness from spreading. The fate of their world lies in her hands. Will she stop the Black Kingdom before its darkness overtakes them all, or will they succumb to the darkness that is spreading across the land?

 

Release Date: July 15, 2014

 

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Author Bio:

Jennifer Novotney was born in Burbank, California and lived in Los Angeles for most of her life until settling in North Eastern Pennsylvania with her husband and daughter. She attended California State University, earning a bachelors degree in journalism, and Northern Arizona University, earning a masters degree in English. After college, she spent several years writing and teaching, including at Pennsylvania State University.

Website: www.jennifernovotney.com

Twitter: www.twitter.com/jennovotney

Facebook: www.facebook.com/jen.novotney

 

Links:

Add to Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20869515-winter-in-the-soul

Anaiah Press: http://www.anaiahpress.com

 

Giveaway:

includes 5 autographed posters and 5 keychains

 

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I am s excited to have my first post back the release of my friend Rori Shay's book elected!  Our road to publishing has been bumpy but Rori pulled it together to still release on time and it was well worth the stress!
                                                                        Elected
It’s the year 2185, and in two weeks, Aloy will turn eighteen and take her father’s place as president of the country. But to do so, she must masquerade as a boy to avoid violating the Eco-Accords, four treaties designed to bring the world back from the brink of environmental extinction. Aloy hopes to govern like her father, but she is inheriting a different country. The long concealed Technology Faction is stepping out of the shadows, and as turmoil grows within her country, cryptic threats also arrive from beyond their borders.

As she struggles to lead, Aloy maintains her cover by marrying a woman, meanwhile battling feelings for the boy who knows her secret—the boy who is somehow connected to her country’s recent upheaval. When assassination attempts add to the turmoil, Aloy doesn’t know whom to trust. She understood leadership required sacrifice. She just didn’t realize the sacrifice might be her life.

Amazon Links:    http://www.amazon.com/Elected-The-Series-Rori-Shay-ebook/dp/B00JUEWUP0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398164543&sr=8-1&keywords=Elected+Rori+Shay

I have been gone but hope to be back soon

My apologies to those who follow my blog.  I you follow me on facebook you will know I fell at work and suffered a concussion which screwed up my head.  I have been having trouble getting things going again and am in rehab currently so if all goes well I should be back to semi normal in a week.