Why I Won't Be Publishing to Kindle Vella

Several months ago, Amazon released news of their new Kindle Direct Publishing episodic storytelling platform, Kindle Vella. The launch was (and is) a hot topic within the self-published author community. Then, this week, Amazon put out an announcement regarding the rules surrounding content posted to Vella. These rules affect your rights to your own intellectual property. Here’s why I’m saying, “Oh, hell no!”

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Sexiest Psychological Thrillers Ever

Recently, I was asked by Mystery and Suspense Magazine to put together my picks for the sexiest thrillers ever. They chopped my list down to nine! But lucky for you, I have saved seven films that got cut (and included one that you MUST watch). Scroll down to discover some hidden gems. These psychological thrillers are sexy AF!!

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Meet the Character: Cameron Langley

Sexy, powerful, confident and sweet: that’s Cameron Langley, the big-hearted love interest in Mermaid of Venice. Cameron is an American banker living in London. Gia finds herself falling for him––but she has a very bad habit of killing her lovers. Will Cam be the one to curb her darker urges?

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Recent Review Round-Up

Gotta say, Mermaid of Venice has been en fuego lately. The book has been getting some killer reviews. I love critical reviews and press (of course), but what matters most to me is what readers think. Here are some recent reviews that really made me smile.

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Audiobook Flash Sale!

Super, super stoked that the Mermaid of Venice audiobook is available for pre-sale! It’s a full 7 hours and 12 minutes of fantasy, action and spicy love scenes. I gave my Insider Circle a major discount in a week-long Flash Sale. Are you on the list?

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My Shop Is Open!

You can now shop for books here on my site. Plus, enjoy a discount code for $5 off your first order by signing up to the Insider Circle. I’m about to have a Flash Sale… so you gotta get on in!

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Dive into These Mermaid of Venice Destinations

An orange beach umbrella, pebbled sand and a fresh Aperol Spritz. If you’re dreaming of an Italian getaway, you’re not alone! Italy just opened up for tourism. So, I’m excited to invite my main character, Gia Acquaviva, to the stage to give us the scoop on some of the glam locations featured in Mermaid of Venice.

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New LGBTQ Paranormal Romance Coming Soon

Magic ignites when photographer, Vivian, meets the quirky art curator, Seven. The pair's tumultuous romance is complicated by Seven's secret powers. 700 Nights with Seven chronicles the lovers' magical relationship over nearly two years. Will Vivian adjust to life with a witch? Or, will Seven's mysterious adventures overshadow the attraction? Read a sneak peek here…

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Who is Gia Acquaviva? Plus, the Book Two Cover Reveal!

You’re seeing it first! Here is the cover for Book 2 in the Mermaid of Venice series! I cannot handle how sexy and beautiful Gia looks on the new book. In case you haven’t read Mermaid of Venice yet, I wanted to give you a feel for my favorite little psychopath, Gia Acquaviva. Here are two quotes from the book, which I feel give you a good window into her soul…

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Seeking Beta Readers

Do you love to read? Have people told you things like, “you always have an opinion,” or do you find yourself giving advice regularly? I need you! I’m hard at work on the second book in the Mermaid of Venice series, and I am seeking beta readers. I often need reader input to help develop elements in the story. Beta readers help a writer solve problems. Plus, they to read the world before anyone else—and way before publication!

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Are You Dying for a Vacation?

If you’re dreaming of a luxurious vacation far, far away but are stuck at home (thanks Covid), then I’ve got just the thing for you!he first book in my new series, Mermaid of Venice, is total escapism! It takes you to the hottest European locales without you ever having to leave your living room. Here’s what real readers are saying…

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Where I Get My Ideas

One of the questions that writers are most often asked is, “Where do you get your ideas?” I love it when what I see in my mind’s eye gets transferred to the page and then zapped into the brains of my readers. Sometimes I do wish we had mental projectors, so I could see what concepts look like to other people…

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My GoodReads Giveaway Begins Today!

This is a short post, just to let you know that my Goodreads Giveaway launched today! You can enter to win a free Kindle copy of Mermaid of Venice! It’s running until March 24th, and the 100 winners will be chosen at random, so, get over to Goodreads and enter to win!

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