I fully realize that the ride from here on out will be a roller coaster, but right now, I’m cresting that first hill and thrilled at the feeling in my belly!
I received my first review from Spellbound by Books, a paranormal book review site, and she gave Whisper of a Witch 4 out of 5 stars with the following comment:
“This was a fantastic, engaging read. Beautifully done. ”
All I can say is, “Yippee!”
Suza
First, let me say I’m sorry for those of you waiting on a book from Amazon. Evidently, everything closed down for the holidays, and it’s out of my control. Hope they arrive soon!
I have been very pleased with sales so far, and every new one is as exciting as the first! I actually got a message today asking if my book was available in Hungary! I directed them to Amazon.com in the UK with the response that I honestly didn’t know how that would work.
Still, that’s pretty cool. : )
I’ve lost a little time on some other have-to-get-done lists, but the second book of The Savannah Coven Series is well under way. (For those who have asked…and some already have!! Yay!)
Hope the post-holiday week finds you well and happy, and the newsletter will be out shortly. Guess I missed my chance for a 4th of July theme, huh? Maybe I can find a picture of a witch in a bikini. Hmmm…the possibilities.
I’ll be writing you!
Suza
After months of waiting and planning, communicating with friends and colleagues, and plain old holding my breath…the time has arrived. I’ve got a book published and up for sale on the Word Wide Web! Whew.
Now what do I do? I have all these plans, some being implemented and others waiting their turn, but I still feel like I should be doing more. Every time I sit down at the computer I think, “What’s the best use of my time at this moment?” I tell you, I’m exhausting myself. I’m in a severe hurry-up-and-wait mode.
The book is selling, so that makes me happy..but still a little scared. Oh well.
In the realm of cat stories, the other night, cats kept magically appearing inside the house. They are only allowed in my office due, to my sweetheart’s allergies, yet every time we turned around, there was another one strutting through the place like they owned it. So this immediately tells me one thing.
There’s a hole somewhere.
After O’Malley sauntered in and jumped up to the couch for a settle-down in my lap, I went on a mission and found it. Open window in the bedroom. Not sure who was doing what when they left it open, but mystery solved. At least the cats had a good time for a while, and I’m sure they were also having a good laugh at the baffled humans.
Happy 4th of July to you all,
Suza
Wow, I can hardly believe I’m about to have my first book released. If you’d told me how long the road would be…nah…let’s not go there. : ) In all seriousness, it was worth it.
The new website will be up on Friday with a link to order a pre-released, autographed copy of Whisper of a Witch, and it should be available on Amazon and other book sellers by mid-July.
Thanks to all of you for the support and patience!
In the “Did you know?” portion of tonight’s blog… Did you know there are a multitude of emoticons out there? Here are a few for fun…
wearing glasses 8 ) wearing sunglasses B ) crying :’ (
angel 0 : ) devil 3 : ) and my personal fav……. the penguin (”)>
Love and murder for the last time :’ ( (Because I have a new brand coming.)
Suza
I’m seriously considering a virtual assistant. : )
Suza
Is almost here! Hence the reason I’ve been absent from the blogosphere for quite some time.
I completely understand why getting a book to press takes so long now. I used to think I would have to polish my book one good time. Ha! Twenty times is probably not enough. You think…I read that chapter over and over. How did I miss that extra word that doesn’t need to be there. Or that I was missing one entirely? I KNOW the difference between its and it’s. Why did I put that there?
Aaaagh!
But seeing the cover and then the finished product? Absolute chills and joy that sucks the breath right out of you. Wow. Still in a daze thinking about it!
I’m supposed to be taking a break to relax and paint the bedroom a nice sage green…but I can’t wait to get started on the next project. ; )
Writing is my drug and the end results are the high!
With love, murder, and magic,
Suza
Wow…trying to keep up, and hopefully will have great stuff to blog about soon.
1) “Whisper of a Witch” coming out in July!
2) Website overhaul coming sooner than that!
3) Me losing my mind….um, done!
Suza
Okay, it might still have a pulse, but man has this blog been neglected.
I just haven’t had time for it, and what good is a blog if i don’t get any books out, right? I’ve been working like a fiend, and writing about some too, so that’s why I’ve been absent.
If you’re reading this…the book is almost here! Yay!
If you’re not…well…I don’t blame you. : )
Love and murder is on the way,
Suza
Did you know?
A witch should never haggle over the price of any instrument or tool they are puchasing for magic works? It will cause negative energy to attach to what they buy.
Hmmm.
Suza
I watched “The Fourth Kind” tonight and wanted to research the real lady. You know…see how much truth it was really based on. I eventually stumbled across a site about alien abductions, and I joke you not, it was about how to prevent abductions from happening to you!
Read on:
Aaaagh! I’m not sure what scared me more….the movie or that this was posted on the web.
Madness.