Finally! Nook readers, Turn the Page is on B&N

Buy it here.

Reading in June

So far, I've read:

A Discovery of Witches

The Second Duchess

Vampire Empire book one The Greyfriar

Vampire Empire book two The Rift Walker


What are you reading lately?

More Content?

Hi, folks.

I'm thinking about what to post, more often, but I'm not sure where to add it. This is my official site as an author, so I don't know how much off-topic stuff I want to put here or you'd like to read here. My back-up site can serve as a more casual place to chat, so...

What do you think? What do you want to see here?

Turn the Page availability

Available in the Apple store.

$0.99. Short story. One week. It's all the time left on Jacob's tour, but seven more days is an excrutiating wait for him and Beth after two months apart. Takes place after "My Once and Future Love". Release date: May 13th, 2012.

Where to Find "Turn the Page"

My latest release, Turn the Page, can currently be found at Smashwords.com and Amazon.com

ETA: Now available at Diesel.


Coming soon to:
Apple
Barnes and Noble
Kobo
Sony

and borrowable at select libraries.

Reviews always appreciated.

Welcome to the Release Day Event For...

Turn the Page!

Short story.

One week. It's all the time left on Jacob's tour, but seven more days is an excruciating wait for him and Beth after two months apart.

Warning: This story contains adult language.

Beth and Jacob sprang to life on May 13th, 2007. "My Once and Future Love" was published May 13th, 2011. This story honors the anniversary of both dates.

26 pages.


Giveaway Instructions:

GoodReads members, leave a comment on this entry with a link to your GoodReads profile, and you will be guaranteed a free copy of the sequel to My Once and Future Love when it releases in the future.

Please don't leave any other personal links like e-mail addresses.

This offer ends at 11:59pm Pacific Time May 13th, 2012. Comments will be closed for this entry at that time.

Thanks for the support and have fun reading Turn the Page.

Updated Amazon cover for My Once and Future Love

Wanted to add representation of the rock star aspect. Like?

Secret Project Clue #3

The last clue.

One week. It's all the time left on _____'s ____, but seven more days is an excrutiating wait for ___ and ____ after ___ ______ _____.

Previous clues here and here.

Release day is in ONE WEEK. Don't forget about the special event:

Secret Project Release Event

Date: May 13, 2012, 12:00AM
Ends: May 14, 2012, 12:00AM
RSVP by: May 13, 2012, 11:59PM

Website: http://carlakrae.blogspot.com/

You've heard about my Secret Project coming May 13th, 2012. Join me on that Sunday and all will be revealed!

Goodreads fans that visit and comment on my blog post on May 13th between 12am and 11:59pm Pacific Time will receive a special and exclusive treat. Instructions will only be posted on Goodreads, so don't miss out!

 

The Secret Project is Finished

Files have been created. Reviews requested.

Can you wait 11 more days?

Your next clue is coming this Sunday.

Previous clues here and here.

Secret Project Clue #2

This is clue #2 for the May 13th release.





Announcement: Due to some recent business practices, I'm hesitant to put future new works on Amazon.com. I'll really have to think about it. E-books in Kindle format will still be downloadable from Smashwords.com.

Thank you for understanding.

Secret Project Clue #1

This image is the first clue about the Secret Project releasing May 13th.

Next clue will be posted next Sunday, the 29th.

Release Event Update

Secret Project Release Event

Date: May 13, 2012, 12:00AM
Ends: May 14, 2012, 12:00AM
RSVP by: May 13, 2012, 11:59PM

Website: http://carlakrae.blogspot.com/

You've heard about my Secret Project coming May 13th, 2012. Join me on that Sunday and all will be revealed!

Goodreads fans that visit and comment on my blog post on May 13th between 12am and 11:59pm Pacific Time will receive a special and exclusive treat. Instructions will only be posted on Goodreads, so don't miss out!

 

 

I'll also start posting 'breadcrumbs' about the secret project starting this Sunday.

Secret Project is coming along

2 betas have given me their thoughts on where it's at so far and I'm ready to continue revision.

Final cover image is set. I just need to create an Amazon-size one to go with their new guidelines.

A writer-related project in the works is rearranging my 'office' space to give me more room in a happier placement. Includes finally getting bookshelves! I'm most excited about the book space.

I'm contemplating including something nice with the Secret Project story. Don't know quite what, yet, but something.

Still waiting for The Unsuspecting Bride to ship to the online stores. Approval and distribution is backed up and behind, but fingers crossed it'll reach 'shelves' by May.

Secret Project Release Day Event

Date:	May 13, 2012, 12:00AM -- May 14, 2012, 12:00AM
RSVP by:	May 13, 2012    11:59PM
Venue:	online, US
Type:	other
Website:	http://carlakrae.blogspot.com/

description

You've heard about my Secret Project coming May 13th, 2012. Join me on that Sunday and all will be revealed!

 

RSVP at Goodreads.

Sorry I've Been Quiet

Our cat went missing, I've been dealing with joint issues and poor sleep, and Tech Guy is sick with a bad cough and fever, so there hasn't been much done. I'm just trying to not get sick, too.

My Books Will Now Be In Libraries!

Smashwords today announced a distribution agreement with Baker & Taylor, one of the world's largest distributors of physical and digital books.

The agreement will expand distribution for nearly 100,000 Smashwords books to new devices and markets.

There are two components of the agreement. The first is distribution into the Blio online store and e-reading app. The second part of the agreement gains Smashwords authors and publishers distribution into the library market through Baker & Taylor's Axis360 service.

If you're not familiar with Blio, it's an online store (Blio.com) and also a popular e-reading application that has been pre-loaded on over millions of computers and devices. It powers the e-reading experience for laptops, desktops and tablets produced by Dell Computer, HP, Toshiba and T-Mobile, among others. Blio is also available in the Android store.

The agreement will also bring Smashwords ebooks to public libraries that subscribe to Baker & Taylor’s new Axis360 digital media platform. Axis360, which was launched last year, has been deployed by several top public library systems in the U.S. Dozens more libraries are converting to the platform.

Read An E-book Week

Read An E-Book Week is coming! From March 4th - 10th, use code REW50 to get My Once and Future Love for $2.50.

If you already have the book, gift it to a friend! Offer good at Smashwords.

A Surprise is Coming on May 13th, 2012

Immediate disclaimer: It is not the sequel to My Once and Future Love.

Stay tuned for future news - and I welcome your guesses.

Insert Exciting Post Title Here

I'm sorry I don't have news you guys would want to hear.

Those of you newer to my sites may not know I've been dealing with a chronic injury for months. For those that do know about my arm, I'm sad to say it still isn't well enough to be back to work.

My shoulder makes it hard to find a comfortable position to sleep, my hand and wrist hurt to use my mouse or keyboard, and it's hard just to hold a full mug of tea or a pen. Of course all this is in my dominant arm, so I'm pretty much useless.

So, I don't know when the sequel to My Once and Future Love is coming. I have all kinds of thoughts for revising what's done so far that I can't put on a page, so believe me, I'm frustrated.

Anyway, I hadn't done an update in a while, so I wanted to get your guys up to speed. In the meantime, I hope you can enjoy reading The Unsuspecting Bride (which was written before my injury).

Thanks,

New design

New year, new look.