Well this has been an
interesting 2015 so far. Never saw what has happened coming, but life is full
of surprises, isn’t it? It began with the closure of my former publisher, Musa
Publishing at the end of February, which took all their authors by surprise,
including me. Rather than rushing to self-pub and get my two time travel books
back up on Amazon and my website ASAP, I decided to contact a new publisher I
met at the Windsor-Essex Book Expo last fall. My intuition paid off because I
was signed within the week, and found a new home for my MG/YA series with Mirror World Publishing.
A few other Musa
Publishing young adult authors have signed on board with Mirror World
Publishing, so I’m looking forward to reconnecting and working with them!
Re-release Dates are as follows:
The paperback and
ebook for The Last Timekeepers and the
Arch of Atlantis will be released on June 17, 2015, through Mirror World
Publishing. I will add the new buy links to my website when available.
The paperback and ebook
for Legend of the Timekeepers with be
released on August 1st, 2015, through Mirror World Publising. I will
add the new buy links to my website when available.
NOTE: Both books will be available EVERYWHERE
in the world. Yup, you read that right! So you can go into your local bookstore
(chain or independent) and ask to order my paperback if you wish. Or if you’re
a lover of ebooks, go to Mirror World Publishing’s Web Store or
Amazon and grab your virtual copy there. Gotta love technology!
Book Blog Tour Announcement:
I’ve set up a book
blog tour with Sapphyria’s
Book Promotions from June 17 to June 26th to help spread the
word about the re-release of The Last
Timekeepers and the Arch of Atlantis. It should be a blast with prizes to
be won (signed paperback, Babel necklace) new readers to meet, and getting back
out into the published world again. Looking forward to reconnecting with my
audience!
Goodreads Giveaway in June:
Love doing these! I’ll
be setting up a Goodreads Giveaway for multiple copies of The Last Timekeepers and the Arch of Atlantis during the month of
June to celebrate the re-lease of book one, so stayed tuned!
Local Stuff:
I thought I’d stretch
my sales wings and join Mirror World Publishing at their book during the Art in the Parking Lot
craft show on Saturday, May 30th. Great place to meet local readers and enjoy
the weather! Plus the show is only a few weeks before my book is re-released,
so it’s a win-win for sharing my wares and getting back into the spotlight!
Updates:
This month has been
hectic! It started out with half the family getting together for Easter dinner,
followed by my hubby and I going to watch the Toronto Maple Leafs (our favorite
NHL team) play the Columbus Blue Jackets. Um…yeah. Need to find another
favorite hockey team. On the book business side of things, I’ve been busy
tweaking and editing my paranormal romance/suspense for my agents at Walden House (Books & Stuff)
due mid-April. My agents also have Lost
and Found, book one of Mysterious Tales from Fairy Falls series in the
hands of a list of traditional publishers. Unfortunately, Disney Books passed on
the series after serious consideration saying they liked my writing and the
story, but it didn’t make the final cut. Oh well, I believe things happen for
the best. Chin up, and keep smiling!
I’ve got edits due
May 1st for The Last
Timekeepers and the Arch of Atlantis, so I’ll be busy the next two weeks
getting those done for my new publisher. After finishing up with these changes,
I’ll be back in the writing saddle again to work on book two of The Last
Timekeepers saga, which is tentatively called The Last Timekeepers and the Dark Secret. I’ll be glad to start
creating fresh stories for my readers who have been so patient! Big hugs to all
of you! Cheers!
Very exciting news! Best wishes and good luck on the re-releases!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Leigh! Honestly, feels like deja vu! LOL!
DeleteCONGRATULATIONS, mi Reina! This is so exciting and well deserved. I am happy for you and have already slotted dates for you on my blog.:)
ReplyDeleteOh, thank you so much, Sloane! Appreciate all your support and kindness! You rock, Wench #1!
DeleteAll that hard work is paying off. Congrats Sharon - I guess everything does happens for the best. You deserve this success and much more. Your books are wonderful - I'm sure you will do very well.
ReplyDeleteBig hugs, Christine! Very happy to have found a publisher so fast! Wishing you all the best with your release in May, my friend!
DeleteCongrats on your new contracts and re-releases. I don't understand why publishers can't be honest with their authors and tell them the doors are closing. Been there, done that, and it's awful. I'm very lucky to be signed on with the wonderful publishing house, Secret Cravings Publishing. I've been with them for four years now. It's great when we finally find a good home for our books. Best of luck to you and your fellow authors....
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Tabitha! I appreciate your best wishes, and also wish you many sales with Secret Cravings! Cheers!
DeleteThrilled that things are working out for you Sharon. You deserve it .Busy time for you but exciting and rewarding .
ReplyDeleteBig hugs, Sista Wench Susan! It truly is exciting, when I remember to take a breath! LOL! Cheers!
DeleteSo glad to hear how things worked out. Remind me of your blog tour closer to the date and I will announce it on my blog.
ReplyDeleteOMG, thanks so much, Susan! You truly go the extra mile for others! I so appreciate your kindness and support! I'll let you know for sure! Cheers!
DeleteCongrats on your successes, Sharon! You work so hard it's impossible for you NOT to succeed.You've had such a positive attitude about this whole Musa closing thing, and kept the rest of us out of the slumps. You can count on me to support all of your upcoming efforts to get your books back out there.
ReplyDeleteBig sis, Rita, I'm so happy that we're author mates again! I'm humbled by your kind words and will do the same for you when your books are re-released! And yes, having a positive attitude helps me get through the tough times, and so do friends like you! Hugs!
DeleteI'm exhausted just reading through all your news and new schedules. I hope this new publisher is all you want them to be. You're such a hard worker that you deserve the best. May you have mountains of sales!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Jan! Actually, I've learned a lot from the past and am delegating more this time! Cheers for your kind words and support!
DeleteExciting stuff for you! Very happy for you.
ReplyDeleteAppreciate your kind words, Krysten! Hugs!
DeleteMy you have had quite a year so far!! I´m so pleased it is all working out for you. A fresh start will mean more sales!! Have fun with the new book Sharon.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Darlene! I am looking forward to a fresh start, and hopefully new readers! Hugs and cheers!
DeleteSo glad things have worked out well for you, Sharon. You've had such a wonderful attitude through the whole thing... and if you haven't, you hid it well. ;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jen! Cultivating a positive mental attitude has served me well! Hugs!
DeleteWonderful! So glad to hear you're doing so well.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Helen and Lorri! Plus being busy keeps me out of trouble. Wink.
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