Friday, October 26, 2012

HALLOWEEN SPECIALS


We're having a Halloween Sale on these ebooks! These sales are only guaranteed to be active through Amazon.com purchasing. Choose your favorites, from 99 cents - 2.99!

  • BeSwitched, 99 Cents
  • The Cinderella Project, $2.99
  • Suzy Q., Who Are You?, 99 Cents
  • The Riddles of Hillgate, $1.99

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Fallen Angel Cover Reveal Sign-Up

Fallen Angel will be released in early 2013 (date TBD).

We are setting up to hold our FIRST EVER cover reveal event! Molly Snow has been writing a teen romance that we are very, very excited about.

About:

Teen angel, Persephone, is the only one in all of Heaven who can't sing. In fact, her name literally means "Voice of Destruction." So diving down one of Heaven's portals, straight into singer Taylor Hamilton’s bedroom, seems like a good idea at the time. Maybe, just maybe, he can help. Plus, he is sooo cute!

While it can be fun swooning over a mortal, it can also be frustrating. Angels aren't supposed to fall for mortals. Then there's Taylor's guardian angel, who is ready to sabotage the budding romance at every turn. Will Persephone learn to sing before Heaven calls her back? And, most importantly, can love prevail for an angel who has fallen head-over-wings for a mortal?


Here is just a peek-a-boo of Fallen Angel:



If you would like to be a part of the cover reveal, sign up here. A blog tour will also be scheduled.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

A Man Has Entered Our Domain. Meet Stan Crowe, Romance Author

In a nutshell, tell us about the highly anticipated book The Cinderella Project:
The Cinderella Project explores some of the difficulties that I think many couples experience sooner or later in their relationships: what happens when temptations to stray arise, and there is every reason to give in? In today’s world, it seems expected that men are going to just “step out,” but I know for a fact that some men remain faithful despite sometimes great difficulty; I’m one of them. I think it’s a story that needs to be told, both to show the other side of the stereotype and to hold out hope that good men still exist, both within and without the realm of fiction.

How does it feel being a man writing a Romance?
Well, my hands have never been softer, nor my legs so smooth. Seriously, though, in a word: bizarre.

Yet cool at the same time, because I’m comfortable enough in my manhood that I can write about relationships and emotions that men do have (whether they admit it or not) and not feel emasculated. It’s definitely not a flooded field, and while Nick Sparks is awesome competition, it provides a sense of uniqueness I probably wouldn’t find writing many other genres.

Do you relate to the main character, med student Nick Cairn?
There’s a loaded question if I’ve ever seen one. I think I relate very well to Nick. In a way, Nick is like the “better me” I’m working to become. Nick might be fictional, but when I wrote him, I drew from personal feelings and experiences to inform his behavior up to the point where he took on a life of his own, and started writing himself. I think that’s kind of like life, though: we struggle through the early years with someone else’s guidance, but eventually, we grow into people who are their own selves, and who can make a positive difference in the world. I relate to that message of growth despite (or, rather, because of) struggles, and I relate to his desire to do what is he thinks is right even though so many things are screaming for him to take the other path. It’s the kind of integrity I try to keep in my own life.

Okay, so you write Romance and are a guy... Do you read any Romance?
Only recently. See, I stumbled into the romance genre—there was an online contest run by a girl, and my entry into that contest was the original form of this book. Turns out, I really, really enjoyed writing it, so despite the fact that I had almost zero experience with the Romance genre, the story compelled me anyway.
When I realized I actually could write a decent romance that was fun to read, it occurred to me that I’d better check out what was already out there, to get a better idea of how women felt, what they wanted in their reading, and what was entertaining to read. Let’s just say that I became a fast fan of Shannon Hale.

Where do you find inspiration?
My inspiration comes from frozen yogurt on rainy November days. I jest. The bulk of it comes from personal experience (mostly with my wife), and from observing the relationships of others. I dare say some of it comes from a “higher place,” for lack of a better way to put it, but I was raised around women—my single mom and three younger sisters. I had a reasonable number of female friends in high school and college, and I was taught to respect women from a young age. That has driven a desire to really understand them, and to value them in my life. As a result, I think I’m in better touch with women as a whole than most men I know. I love creating something they can enjoy.

How is your Romance different from most out there?
Aside from the fact that no one has sex in The Cinderella Project? The most obvious difference is that it’s told from a male point of view. I’m sure that has been done before, maybe even a few times. I’m not sure how often it has been done by a man. The book gets beneath the male stereotype and reveals (scandalously!) that yes, men actually do have emotions, and that, to paraphrase Mister Bennett, “a guy likes to be crossed in love now and again.”
I actively worked to keep this love focused on the commitment and the effort involved in making a relationship work in the long run, rather than on “just getting some” with the hopes that “real” love would come along before the end.
I just try to keep it light, fun, and real—no chiseled abs, no heaving bosoms (and yes, that’s me stereotyping romance novels).

Any last words?
That’s the kind of question you find on a last will and testament. I will say, however, that I absolutely adore my wife of almost 12 years (she was the only girlfriend I ever had, and my first kiss to boot; at least I got that right the first time). She has made me a better person than I ever was on my own, and through our seven (so far…) children, has given me a legacy I can be proud of. She brought not only this book to life, but my desire to pursue this rather unusual path: seeing her laugh and smile at something I’ve written is such a reward!
As I mentioned before, I hope my writing can give hope to women who find themselves in less-than-perfect situations, and give them hope that good and decent men are still to be had (if they don’t already have one).

Yeah, it’s a bit awkward talking about a book entitled “The Cinderella Project” with guys, but I’ve been surprised at how many men have actually found the subject interesting. Maybe I can be a voice for the real emotions and desires that men have, but that society tells us to suppress in the name of being “manly.” Because obviously, it’s better to channel surf, drink beer, and bet on fantasy football brackets than to admit that your heart acts funny when you really love a women, or to ‘fess up that you do sometimes choke up at something sweet now and again.
So if you’ll excuse me, I need to go shoot a round of pool with the guys…

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Thursday, February 16, 2012


When The Sunburst, an elite celebrity cruise ship, sets sail to Kinikiwiki Island, trouble follows billionaire Felix Belmont across the high seas. The curiosity of a mother-daughter-duo gets them tangled up in voodoo, murders and an international conspiracy surrounding him. The islanders don't know it, but their lives are all in danger, too... And their only hope is vacationers Zoey and Claire Kane.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

The Best Gift You Can Give A Favorite Author

Do you often find yourself laughing, crying or swooning while reading books from your favorite authors? That's what makes them great, if you get down to the basics--they stirred emotions within you. They made you want to read more, until you came to the last page, sad that it is all done. You think about whether or not the author will make a sequel, or if they will continue to write at all. If a writer makes you feel this way, then give a gift in return--review their books.

Do you have to be a blogger or a news editor to review? No! Do you have to be a writer yourself, and know all the rules to grammar? Heck no! What does it take then? Personal experience with the book and an opinion. That's it. Are you wondering if it needs to be lengthy, because no it does not have to be lengthy at all. Although, your favorite author will soak in every comma and period to your review, you can keep it as simple as you wish. One person wrote on Barnes and Noble's website that BeSwitched "was a quick read but a goo one." Yes, you read that right--"goo." We all get what they meant, though; that's what matters. They thought it was good. They gave it a star rating of 4 stars and that was it. Did the author appreciate it? Definitely!

Where should you review? Anywhere online where the books are up for sale. This means you have quite a few options: Amazon.com, Goodreads, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, as well as others. It is so simple. All you have to do is login with your username and password, search the book, then click on a review link.

Do you remember your first time you were asked out on a date, and you liked the guy? You were probably giddy and hopped around like a loon after hanging up the phone (or something similar to this). This is how an author feels when they read their first review from a fan. They want to hop around like a loon. Subsequent reviews are like bonuses--getting asked out again, getting kissed, getting a return call. See?

Happy Valentines, everyone. How about giving that favorite author of yours some *love*? Review their books.