Another short update. I am still struggling with some health and life issues, which has led to some motivation issues I must admit. Still I am working hard to get my creative mojo back... and that means in all aspects of my creative life. I am trying to finish up some art and craft projecting that I have started or wanted to do and I am actually making progress! I recently completed a mostly crocheted alligator Loki for a friend! Up next is a two headed rat for another friend and to finish a pom pom rug that I started ages ago. I'm also working on some watercolor paintings, mostly from my favorite anime Dr Stone. (You should totally check the anime and manga out btw) And of course I am slowly working on finishing up the oh so many writing projects that I have started at the moment. I might be working on some short stories for anthologies as well since I love writing short stories! And if you are looking for some books to read you can find all of mine at my Amazon Page!
Please check out some fellow indie authors over there as well like: Leona Bushman, Mia Epsilon, and Vesper Brooks!
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Where has the time been going? I can't believe that it is already May! Summer is almost upon us! That means prime reading season for many of us. For me I am hoping that it turns out to be prime writing season. I am hoping to get some short horror stories written and submitted over the next couple of months as well as a paranormal Christmas story for an anthology. I also want to get back to work on my rock star romances. I just need to get my groove back, it's coming back slowly. In the meantime, of course I have some reading suggestions this week. Summer Interrupted Joy and Dot wanted a summer to remember. They ended up with mystery, murder, the supernatural and more. Something to be remembered for sure. Joy and Dot plan on having a summer to remember. A cabin on the beach, hot men from Harvard down the way, one last hurrah before true adulthood set in. Everything is perfect. They did not plan on their summer being interrupted by Joy’s sudden collapse in a strange room in their house, nor the mystery that surrounded it. As they look into their rental, horrifying details from the house’s past, mixed in with pirate lore of old, come to light. As more details emerge, they realize that more than their fun is at stake, that souls may hang in the balance. How can two sisters battle an evil that has haunted coastal Maine for hundreds of years? Only .99 cents! mybook.to/Summer_Interrupted Daryn's Slayer A slayer and a vampire pair up and turn the supernatural world inside out. Daryn falls instantly in love with Ernestine the moment he meets her, despite her calling as a slayer. She inspires true feelings he’d thought lost to him after centuries on the run from a cruel and vindictive coven leader, Cassandra. Ernestine, a werewolf without the ability to shift, can’t deny the desire he inspires, even though her life’s work, her every breath, focused on ridding the world of the evil vampires. Together, their powers change into something new, and their mating becomes a beacon to all the supernatural beings in the area. Can the fight their way out, or is their union doomed from the start? Amazon Link Only $1.99 Back again as I continue to try to get into the writing swing of things once more. I had planned on writing and submitting a steampunk short story this month, but alas inspiration can be fickled at timed and I don't think that I will get it finished by the deadline. Still I got some writing done and that is the important thing. I will finish the story and publish it elsewhere. I am also coming up with ideas for some more short stories and may begin working on finishing my three rock star romances soon as well. I am also going to use an old trick of mine to get out of a writing funk, writing some fanfiction to dust off the inspiration cobwebs. I will get back to writing more, it is just going to take some time. In the meantime I do have quite the back list to choose from and will recommend one each week as well as something from fellow indie author Leona Bushman most weeks as well! This week I have a bit of a zombie theme. Code Black Sara lives on Key Largo, a place she knows she should have left after the last hurricane but a place she can’t quite walk away from. When warning sirens go off she fears for the safety of her home more than anything else, that is until she realizes that something much more than severe weather is heading her way. When her own government blows up the only escape to the mainland and her neighbors begin to attack one another, Sara learns she can only depend on herself. With the help of her uncle and Cameron, a National Guard Soldier helping her along the way she is now on the run for her life. Harsh realities that she never thought she would have to face are now part of her life. Will she always be on the run and wondering what might have been? Only .99 cents! Amazon Link Zombie Infestation Serena Rouge lives a double life. Writer, according to IRS. Trouble, according to the FBI. Kick ass, rough, and yet, she can't hide her vulnerable side when it comes to her kids. When the enemy threatens her kids if she doesn't do exactly as they want, things go from bad to worse in a hurry. A secret branch hiding behind the military is about to release the zombie virus as a a vaccination to the whole world. it's up to Serena to shut down the operation with the help of FBI agent, Joseph...preferably without him becoming a zombie. But others in the FBI don't want their mission to succeed. Without knowing whom they can trust, Serena and Joseph have to shut down the factory, without becoming zombie fodder. But how can they when the zombies take orders from a psychopath with an agenda? Amazon Link I'm back for the second week in a row! Is this a streak? Let's hope so. I am still trying to get back my creative juices. I am happy to report that I have been sketching and painting a little. And I am working on a new short story, so I am writing again as well! Yay! It is slow going but at least it is going. In the meantime, check out my release from earlier this year and a paranormal romance release from indie author Leona Bushman as well! Spirited Embraces When a snowstorm suddenly leaves Amber stranded with the hottest man in Albuquerque, anything seems possible. She and Damian had been flirting with each other since he had arrived from Spain, well he had been flirting and she had been trying to not make a fool of herself. Now that they were trapped together for who knew how long, would this be their moment? The answer may be yes since something seems to have possessed her and now she can't concentrate on anything but what she wants to do to the gorgeous man with her and he is certainly not objecting. Only .99 cents anywhere ebooks are sold! Wide link: books2read.com/u/m2YKGk Amazon link: mybook.to/SpiritedEmbraces The Ulfric's Mate Nolan and Alexandria fight their sexual attraction, but can't deny the pull of being mates, despite a serial murder investigation. Nolan Littlebull is the alpha of the Wahpawhat pack of werewolves, and lead detective on a series of murders of pregnant women from his pack. Torn between human justice and were justice, he travels deep onto the Yakama Resevation, tracking the killers. He is attacked by the rival pack, only to be defended by another from that pack. Alexandria George is the healer for the Lupins. Though trying to hide her ability to shift, she defends the mysterious wolf in their territory from the pack's bully and escapes with Nolan. As if it wasn't enough to be an outcast amongst her own, she now has the complication of having the rival pack being her mate. Together they must find the killer while facing an uncertain future. Can they fight their attraction for the good of the packs, or is it too late to prevent war? Only 2.99! Amazon Link So it's been a little over two months since I've posted. Life and writer's block have been getting in the way of blogging and writing in general and I apologize for being away for so long. I am making an effort to get back into the swing of things and to get back to not only blogging on a regular basis but to get back to writing and publishing more as well. In the mean time, I do have a couple somewhat new releases that you may have missed. Below is a collection of dark and horror short stories that I am pretty proud of as well as a selection from one of my favorite indie authors, Leona Bushman! Check them out! And hopefully look for more from me next week! Looking for bite size reads of horror and darkness? This is the short story collection for you! Here are eighteen stories of horror, dark fantasy and sci-fi, and just plain dark and weird from author Sheri Velarde. Several have been previously published in various anthologies throughout the years, but are collected together for the first time ever. Also there are some new stories here to round out this unique collection. Ebook 3.99 Wide Link: https://books2read.com/u/bOJo2g Amazon Link: mybook.to/BeyondTheVeil Cerisa, trained as both mage and warrior, lives in exile with her family and best friend – a dragon named Lucian. Her peaceful life is ripped apart when her father is murdered by Lord Kyle, the man who has claimed the throne of Riverhand in the name of the missing queen through bloodshed and terror. Cerisa’s plans for revenge, however, are stalled when her mother reveals two secrets that change the foundation of her life. One, her mother is the missing queen, and two, Lord Kyle is her blood father. Stunned and shaken, Cerisa vows revenge, even though her strong emotions wreak havoc on her already chaotic magic. She sets out with Lucian to kill Lord Kyle, despite – or because of – the revelations of her mother. After an attack that leaves her magically vulnerable, she meets Aron, her Drachecroi – a mate whose bonds strengthens the magical powers of their partners. When a simple broken wrist turns out to be infused with a dark curse, they realize that a powerful mage is helping Lord Kyle, defending him with a berserker to ensure the death of any who dare defy him. A berserker that has its sights set on Cerisa. Lucian and Aron help her see that in order to save herself and the rest of Riverhand, she has to turn her back on her own need for revenge as well as convince her mother to do her duty and claim the throne. Preferably before being killed by a berserker. The journey to Dublinum is full of deadly creatures and bandits. Can Cerisa get her mother there in time to save Riverhand from endless civil war. Link: https://www.amazon.com/Cerisas-Quest-Riverhand-Book-ebook/dp/B07BBWPVKB/ I'm so happy to be celebrating my first release day of the year! My sexy paranormal short, Spirited Embraces is out today anywhere ebooks are sold. Only .99 cents and sure to heat up a winter evening! Wide link: books2read.com/u/m2YKGk Amazon link: mybook.to/SpiritedEmbraces When a snowstorm suddenly leaves Amber stranded with the hottest man in Albuquerque, anything seems possible. She and Damian had been flirting with each other since he had arrived from Spain, well he had been flirting and she had been trying to not make a fool of herself. Now that they were trapped together for who knew how long, would this be their moment? The answer may be yes since something seems to have possessed her and now she can't concentrate on anything but what she wants to do to the gorgeous man with her and he is certainly not objecting. Here is a little taste...
"Hello?" Still no answer, so she proceeded to search for food. Upon finding some takeout supplies, Amber began to fill them with posole and chili, figuring she could always warm them on her wood stove back in her store, positive she had a pot somewhere at her place. They would keep her full and warm, just what she needed to wait out the storm. She packed up to leave, and left a twenty on the counter. As she neared the door, she heard a masculine voice full of amusement behind her. "Can I help you with something, Amber?" Amber shrieked as she turned around, fumbling and nearly dropping the food. "Damian, you nearly scared me to death. I called out over and over with no answer. I thought you were upstairs or had left for some reason, even though the front door remained unlocked." Amber’s heart rate kicked up a notch, as it always did when she spent too much time in the presence of the new café owner. The man was so damn good-looking; he always reminded her of a young Benjamin Bratt: tall, dark, and handsome, but with a Spanish accent. He was just too hot for her to handle, and she usually stammered inanely, making a fool of herself whenever she tried to talk to him. Friends and readers, these past two years have been rough for all of us and that had made it hard for me to concentrate on writing. Last year I had one release and I am still working on getting that release out in paperback. I am hoping that 2022 will be a better year for us all and I can say that so far I am doing better writing wise. Edits are complete for Spirited Embraces and it is set for release on Tuesday, February 8! Just in time to get a little sexy reading in for Valentine's Day! It is short and sexy and only .99 cents! Wide link: books2read.com/u/m2YKGk Amazon link: mybook.to/SpiritedEmbraces When a snowstorm suddenly leaves Amber stranded with the hottest man in Albuquerque, anything seems possible. She and Damian had been flirting with each other since he had arrived from Spain, well he had been flirting and she had been trying to not make a fool of herself. Now that they were trapped together for who knew how long, would this be their moment? The answer may be yes since something seems to have possessed her and now she can't concentrate on anything but what she wants to do to the gorgeous man with her and he is certainly not objecting. So last week I returned to blogging with a very brief update, I thought that I would give a little more of what is going on in life and writing this week. Last year ended with me working a lot of hours at the day job and dealing with some health issues. That is not to say there weren't some bright spots. My twins nieces came to visit around Christmas and that was hectic but a blast. And around Thanksgiving we welcomed a new member to our household, a cat named Tater Tot! He has his own instagram at @tater_tot_orange_cat and he and I are sharing a TikTok @tatertot_sherivelarde. Yes it's mostly videos of him but I am working up the courage to join BookTok soon. Please follow us if you would like. As for as writing, second round of edits for Spirted Embraces are underway and I should have a release date and links for you all soon. February should be a good time for this steamy short, so I am hoping to be able to get it out by February 13. I am also working on Falling, the first of three planned rock star romances and hope to have it to my editor by March for a summer release. I also have a few short stories and a novella for a publisher that I am working on as this year I try to get my writing back on track. It's been a crazy couple years for all of us and it has certainly affected my writing, but I am still working away.
Sorry I disappeared there towards the end of 2021. Work and life just sort of became overwhelming.
Anyways I hope everyone had a good holiday season and start to the New Year. Things are still a little hectic for me at the day job, but I am hoping things calm down soon and I have more time for writing and blogging soon. I had to push back the edits and the release of Spirited Embraces, but I am happy to announce that edits are back underway and I should have a new release date soon. I am thinking sometime in February! Maybe a fun little Valentine's Day read? I hope to at least be back to blogging once a week, so keep an eye out for more info coming soon! Hope those in the US had a good kickoff to the holiday season yesterday. We are truly on the way to Christmas now and I am back with some more holiday reading suggestions. Anna is a lonely woman, running her dead grandmother's flower shop. She hates Christmas and could not feel more lost when a handsome and mysterious Russian, Alexander, walks into her shop and her life. Each has secrets that they are harboring. Just as their passion erupts, the good old boys in town threaten to ruin everything. Getting to know each other is tough for most couples, adding in magic does not make it any easier. Now with a pack of werewolves out to destroy them, things become intense. They find themselves in a fight for their lives. Can their newfound love give them the strength to win against this threat and trust in the future? Only .99 cents. mybook.to/NotSoSilentNight Christmas is not always what it seems. Melody hated Christmas. Ever since her parents died on Christmas Eve, nothing had ever been the same. She and her brother had been forced to live with their grandfather. Her brother, the now presumptive heir, received most of the attention as he learned about the holdings. She had been given lessons on how to be a lady. As if she wanted them. She would rather do anything else than be a lady with no rights. One night, at a soiree, someone had approached her to spy for them. Not giving her a choice, really. So, with great reluctance, she’d accepted the invite to her cousin’s Christmas house party. Two weeks pretending to be happy about Christmas? Worse punishment ever for simply being at the wrong place at the wrong time. Then she met her prey—Kit Stuart the third. Her heart raced, and her body yearned for something she never wanted before. Kit Stuart searched for a rebel spy said to be coming to the Christmas party of his best friend. Not hard to accept as ordered, but then he found the rebel spy, and his heart denied it. His body craved hers. How could he arrest and maybe kill the first woman to make him believe that maybe there was such a thing as Christmas miracles? Then the real betrayal was revealed. Could they save their family and friends before it was too late? Amazon Link He was sent to judge her... not fall for her. As a justice angel, Jeremiah had been dispensing heavenly judgement for millenia. While he used to love his job, take pride it, then centuries of watching humans turn to selfishness and greed had left him cynical and bitter. These were no fit emotions for an angel and when he is summoned before the Archangel Council he is willing to accept his fate. Instead he is given one final task, one last judgement. Holly was used to being alone. It didn't mean she didn't love her life, her friends, her work at the shelter. For Christmas though, she just wanted one thing; hope. Hospital tests were never fun and Holly had spent enough time being poked and prodded to never want to go through it again. When she encounters the mysterious Jeremiah she knows there's something different about him. Something that has her inviting him in out of the cold and into her home, where the fire isn't the only thing keeping them warm. As secrets pile up faster than the snow outside, and lives hang in the balance, can Holly and Jeremiah both manage to get what they really want this Christmas? Amazon Link |
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