Hey Lovelies,
I know it's been awhile, I swear things are happening. Beneath the Scars is a little over halfway through editing it! Which is exciting, and I'm brainstorming cover ideas. I'm toying with doing getting a more professional looking cover vs the CreateSpace templates especially since this is a New Adult cover. However a couple of factors might slow down the writing process for me. I originally wanted to dedicate a book for each aunt/uncle family (so 4 books) close together so it didn't seem like I was playing favorites. As you may or may not know I'm taking grad school classes (right now 3) working towards my Teacher of students with disabilities (TSD) certificate, only 4 more classes and I'll have it, plus an addition 5 if I want my masters. So basically my head is already spinning in circles. On top of that I got some sad news about my baby, Elphie. Elphie (she's green if you know musicals you'll get it) is my 2006 Nissan Altima. She got me through my permit, driving test, driving around with my friends, moving me out of college every year, storing band uniform or my work uniform, and road trips to out of states. Basically I planned on running her into the ground, and I'm not ready to part but she is having strut/suspension problems, bumpy driving on new tires, and vibrates at some speeds. So goal is to try to get the certification as soon as possible and get a full time job to either spend the $700+ fix which could get worse or start looking at new cars to get me on new adventures in life :/ well basically my life right now is one big 'what if' equation.
~Ottilie
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Review ~ Come What May by Faith Sullivan
Hey Lovelies!
I finished Come what May by Faith Sullivan which is the second book in Heartbeat which I also reviewed. I'm enjoy her New Adult Contemporary Romantic Fiction novels! Then again I'm a sucker for blue eyes ;)
Here is my review for Heartbeat and I can't wait to read the third installment! Also heads up, her books do get a little steamy, so if you're not into that or if you're on the younger side I wouldn't recommend these books. Otherwise enjoy ;)
There is nothing more haunting than nightmares that won't go away. You don't always know why you are having them, and your sub conscious knows all of your fears to feed off of. Adam keeps seeing Katie, the girl who seems to hauntingly know him, yet this stranger's death stains his hands. Adam is having a hard time dealing with the loss of Katie and forgets who he is. Jada is his new partner on the job though. A spitfire with shadows in her own past. These two have a very rocky road together as they try to feel each other out for trust. Their attraction for each other confuses each other, but there are lives on the line.
After the cliff hanger in 'Heartbeat' the readers are left wondering where the second book will go. Seeing differences between Adam of the first book, and the second. Jada is a girl you can relate to. 'Is Adam flirting with me, or am I just fun to flirt with? Should I allow myself to trust another person?' Who hasn't wonder those things? Girls will relate to Jada who is a strong young woman yet who is compassionate. Adam is a lost soul that the readers will want to give him a kick in the butt then a hug. To top it off, Faith Sullivan has the readers prepared for one ending only to pull the rug from under their feet, and wondering why don't they have the third on hand.
kindle $2.99
paperback $5.39
nook $2.99
smashwords $2.99
I finished Come what May by Faith Sullivan which is the second book in Heartbeat which I also reviewed. I'm enjoy her New Adult Contemporary Romantic Fiction novels! Then again I'm a sucker for blue eyes ;)
Here is my review for Heartbeat and I can't wait to read the third installment! Also heads up, her books do get a little steamy, so if you're not into that or if you're on the younger side I wouldn't recommend these books. Otherwise enjoy ;)
There is nothing more haunting than nightmares that won't go away. You don't always know why you are having them, and your sub conscious knows all of your fears to feed off of. Adam keeps seeing Katie, the girl who seems to hauntingly know him, yet this stranger's death stains his hands. Adam is having a hard time dealing with the loss of Katie and forgets who he is. Jada is his new partner on the job though. A spitfire with shadows in her own past. These two have a very rocky road together as they try to feel each other out for trust. Their attraction for each other confuses each other, but there are lives on the line.
After the cliff hanger in 'Heartbeat' the readers are left wondering where the second book will go. Seeing differences between Adam of the first book, and the second. Jada is a girl you can relate to. 'Is Adam flirting with me, or am I just fun to flirt with? Should I allow myself to trust another person?' Who hasn't wonder those things? Girls will relate to Jada who is a strong young woman yet who is compassionate. Adam is a lost soul that the readers will want to give him a kick in the butt then a hug. To top it off, Faith Sullivan has the readers prepared for one ending only to pull the rug from under their feet, and wondering why don't they have the third on hand.
kindle $2.99
paperback $5.39
nook $2.99
smashwords $2.99
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Review ~ Unexpected by Faith Sullivan
Hey Lovelies,
I just read the lastest book written by Faith Sullivan who is a New Adult Romantic Contemporary writer. Her books are for adults because they do get a little steamy ;) Not only is this a good book, but when you buy it during the month of September 50% of the proceeds will go to the 9/11 Memorial Fund! Here is Faith going into more detail about it; details
Even when it seems like every ounce of security is taken away from you, through the fog there is a chance for hope. Michelle has done everything in the book right, loving daughter from hard working parents, great grades, and got out of her small town to attend NYU. Yet she is attending college in 2001 for her first semester, the world around her chance because of 9/11. Connor was born and raised in New York, and because of the disaster the two work together to figure out what had happened, and how to get back to a sense of normalcy.
Faith Sullivan creates these two characters that are witty and don't let the other push them around. Connor has the attitude you love, yet pushes any girls' buttons. Given everything that has happen you can't help, but want to keep reading because you love the characters. The readers will feel the emotions wrapped around not only the characters, but also the event that is still around us. I was 11 at the time of the event, and what I remember she got the feeling of needing to get together for the readers who weren't there to understand. Another great read from Faith Sullivan :)
Kindle $2.51
Paperback $5.39
Nook $2.99
All ebook formats smashwords
I just read the lastest book written by Faith Sullivan who is a New Adult Romantic Contemporary writer. Her books are for adults because they do get a little steamy ;) Not only is this a good book, but when you buy it during the month of September 50% of the proceeds will go to the 9/11 Memorial Fund! Here is Faith going into more detail about it; details
Even when it seems like every ounce of security is taken away from you, through the fog there is a chance for hope. Michelle has done everything in the book right, loving daughter from hard working parents, great grades, and got out of her small town to attend NYU. Yet she is attending college in 2001 for her first semester, the world around her chance because of 9/11. Connor was born and raised in New York, and because of the disaster the two work together to figure out what had happened, and how to get back to a sense of normalcy.
Faith Sullivan creates these two characters that are witty and don't let the other push them around. Connor has the attitude you love, yet pushes any girls' buttons. Given everything that has happen you can't help, but want to keep reading because you love the characters. The readers will feel the emotions wrapped around not only the characters, but also the event that is still around us. I was 11 at the time of the event, and what I remember she got the feeling of needing to get together for the readers who weren't there to understand. Another great read from Faith Sullivan :)
Paperback $5.39
Nook $2.99
All ebook formats smashwords
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Labor Day Weekend sale!
Hey Lovelies!
So this weekend I decided to have a sale on all my books. Both Family Ties and End of the Line will be on sale on paperback on Amazon. Their e-books will be marked down from $1.99 to $0.99 till the fourth. And my novella Best Friends will be free for all e-books! Spread the news and take advantage of the sales. Especially End of the Line which takes place one Labor Day that went terribly wrong...
End of the Line
When so much is lost how does one to have the strength to move on? At seventeen Lauren was prepared for yet another year of school. Then asteroids hit, killing all of those she knew except for a few other teens from her neighborhood. Joining forces with her classmate Aaron, they work together on the journey in the hopes of finding more people that are alive. On the way, threats of starvation, illness, and freezing to death don’t compare to the danger of Dean Manson. Manson is an ex-con out for revenge against Aaron. With so much working against them these teens fight for everything even if it means denying their feelings just for the chance to see a new day.
Paperback $8.99 down to $8.09!
Kindle $0.99
Nook $0.99
all e-book formats $0.99
Family Ties
Stories told by word of mouth can get twisted or lost. Abby grew up hearing about her great-grandmother Emma, a royal who left that life to come to America. Yet when Abby takes a summer job with her best friend Cory, she feels eyes on her. When she is kidnapped after leaving work, Abby learns there may be a hidden part of her family tree...
Paperback $9.85 down to $8.87!
Kindle $0.99
Nook $0.99
all e-book formats $0.99
Best Friends
Travel through Jordan and Michelle's friendship. Jordan has just moved back to her hometown with her daughter and she reflects on major points on her friendship with Michelle.
Kindle FREE
Nook FREE
all e-book formats FREE
So this weekend I decided to have a sale on all my books. Both Family Ties and End of the Line will be on sale on paperback on Amazon. Their e-books will be marked down from $1.99 to $0.99 till the fourth. And my novella Best Friends will be free for all e-books! Spread the news and take advantage of the sales. Especially End of the Line which takes place one Labor Day that went terribly wrong...
End of the Line
When so much is lost how does one to have the strength to move on? At seventeen Lauren was prepared for yet another year of school. Then asteroids hit, killing all of those she knew except for a few other teens from her neighborhood. Joining forces with her classmate Aaron, they work together on the journey in the hopes of finding more people that are alive. On the way, threats of starvation, illness, and freezing to death don’t compare to the danger of Dean Manson. Manson is an ex-con out for revenge against Aaron. With so much working against them these teens fight for everything even if it means denying their feelings just for the chance to see a new day.
Paperback $8.99 down to $8.09!
Kindle $0.99
Nook $0.99
all e-book formats $0.99
Family Ties
Stories told by word of mouth can get twisted or lost. Abby grew up hearing about her great-grandmother Emma, a royal who left that life to come to America. Yet when Abby takes a summer job with her best friend Cory, she feels eyes on her. When she is kidnapped after leaving work, Abby learns there may be a hidden part of her family tree...
Paperback $9.85 down to $8.87!
Kindle $0.99
Nook $0.99
all e-book formats $0.99
Best Friends
Travel through Jordan and Michelle's friendship. Jordan has just moved back to her hometown with her daughter and she reflects on major points on her friendship with Michelle.
Kindle FREE
Nook FREE
all e-book formats FREE
Friday, August 23, 2013
Title complications
Hey Lovelies,
It is no secret that I have trouble with titles. I'm working on a second New Adult novel. Beneath the Scars is currently with Jenn, she's worked on Family Ties both edition and is owner of Modern Electra Editing. So while she is editing Beneath the Scars I'm looking for cover ideas and writing other stories. I'm going to enjoy my time before classes start up once again. I don't know how much time I'll have for writing, I'm hoping some because I don't want to work myself into bad stress point like last time. I'm going to try to find the balance in grad school, that and I'll be working two jobs, yay. I do have an idea for the cover though :)
So the title problem I'm having is with my New Adult story The Four Purposes of Oil. I like the title, it is different, but I worry it might be too long. It is a bit of a mouthful. So do you guys like The Four Purposes of Oil or would you like Service and Repair better? Or is Service and Repair too corny? Figures I have a cover idea for this and I'm only a little over 13K into it...
The Four Purposes of Oil/Service and Repair
Chapter One Noah
Chapter Two Payton
It is no secret that I have trouble with titles. I'm working on a second New Adult novel. Beneath the Scars is currently with Jenn, she's worked on Family Ties both edition and is owner of Modern Electra Editing. So while she is editing Beneath the Scars I'm looking for cover ideas and writing other stories. I'm going to enjoy my time before classes start up once again. I don't know how much time I'll have for writing, I'm hoping some because I don't want to work myself into bad stress point like last time. I'm going to try to find the balance in grad school, that and I'll be working two jobs, yay. I do have an idea for the cover though :)
So the title problem I'm having is with my New Adult story The Four Purposes of Oil. I like the title, it is different, but I worry it might be too long. It is a bit of a mouthful. So do you guys like The Four Purposes of Oil or would you like Service and Repair better? Or is Service and Repair too corny? Figures I have a cover idea for this and I'm only a little over 13K into it...
The Four Purposes of Oil/Service and Repair
Chapter One Noah
Chapter Two Payton
Friday, August 9, 2013
Grad School
Hey Lovelies!
I know when I graduated in May with my BA in History Secondary Education from The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) that I wouldn't go back to school. However I'm having a little trouble finding a teaching job in this economy so I decided to try what I had been toying with since high school, get my certificate so that I could teach Special Education. So applied to Georgian Court University by me, and I got in. So I'll get my certificate of TSD (Teacher of Students with Disabilities), but if I take 5 more class on top of the 7 then I get my masters on top of my teaching certificate. As much as I want to write for the rest of my life I also like teaching. I like being able to help students and to teach them, yes there are moments where I get frustrated, but it's a job you get what you put in. There will always be that one day, but what about the other days? I can't wait to get my own classroom, but till then I'll be subbing and earning my TSD :)
By the way on a side note Beneath the Scars was printed out on computer paper and I gave it to my Grammy to edit. I got too antsy waiting for a friend who has had it over a year and a half and I have been having trouble getting a hold of her as well. Bad combo. So my Grammy is going to give me comments and edit, I like to have someone else read it before giving my story to an editor go through it. More eyes the better! Thought I'm almost done writing the short story for Christmas Lites III which raises money for the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, that and I have been already trying to picture Beneath the Scars' cover. You know getting ahead of myself...Welcome to both sides of my world, education and writing...
~Ottilie
I know when I graduated in May with my BA in History Secondary Education from The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) that I wouldn't go back to school. However I'm having a little trouble finding a teaching job in this economy so I decided to try what I had been toying with since high school, get my certificate so that I could teach Special Education. So applied to Georgian Court University by me, and I got in. So I'll get my certificate of TSD (Teacher of Students with Disabilities), but if I take 5 more class on top of the 7 then I get my masters on top of my teaching certificate. As much as I want to write for the rest of my life I also like teaching. I like being able to help students and to teach them, yes there are moments where I get frustrated, but it's a job you get what you put in. There will always be that one day, but what about the other days? I can't wait to get my own classroom, but till then I'll be subbing and earning my TSD :)
By the way on a side note Beneath the Scars was printed out on computer paper and I gave it to my Grammy to edit. I got too antsy waiting for a friend who has had it over a year and a half and I have been having trouble getting a hold of her as well. Bad combo. So my Grammy is going to give me comments and edit, I like to have someone else read it before giving my story to an editor go through it. More eyes the better! Thought I'm almost done writing the short story for Christmas Lites III which raises money for the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, that and I have been already trying to picture Beneath the Scars' cover. You know getting ahead of myself...Welcome to both sides of my world, education and writing...
~Ottilie
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Review ~ Take me Now by Faith Sullivan
Hey Lovelies!
I have another book review for the author Faith Sullivan. I did a review for her New Adult Heartbeat which I also enjoyed.
nook: $2.99
kindle $2.99
paperback $5.39
I have another book review for the author Faith Sullivan. I did a review for her New Adult Heartbeat which I also enjoyed.
The little boy you knew your whole life. The guy who made you swoon in high school. The man that you never saw coming. Three men that were in Ivy's life all at once, the same summer that she is working an internship for the boss from hell. Ivy is a college student doing an internship for her last year of school when her old crush comes back to town. Her close friend worries about her with the crush, knowing that the crush was just that, crushing. When an empty gas tank turns her already spinning world into super drive. Take me Now is a romance story that even after the bumps in the road you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, praying that love really is strong enough to survive anything.
Faith Sullivan has Take me Now in two different POV's between Ivy who the readers will be able to relate to. Ivy is just trying to get the necessary work done to accomplish a goal of her. She feels insecure, and is trying to figure out who she is suppose to be trusting, yet prove she can stand on her own two feet. Eric has shadows in his past that he needs to balance of remembering the loved ones, but also to live his life. Faith's language flows, so that the readers want to continue reading without putting down the book. This is the second book by Faith Sullivan that I have read, and the works keep getting better. Hope to read more in the future :)
kindle $2.99
paperback $5.39
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