Happy book birthday to me! Today, ANGEL LOVER's hitting stores and readers
who've had a chance to
read early copies of the book will begin to post their reviews on various
websites, including
Goodreads
and Amazon. Launch day is an exciting and nerve-wracking time for a debut
author.
While the thrill of seeing my work make it into the hands of readers doesn't
get old, what causes
stress
is waiting to see how the book does in it's first two weeks. That's
arbitrary, but usually you get a
sense
of how well a book is received by the early sales numbers and reviews. This
time around, I'm not
letting
the jitters take the fun out of accomplishing another finished manuscript.
Previously, I'd watch every tick of my Amazon sales rank with a desperate
hope in my heart. I wanted
to
crack the Top 100 sales list because I saw that as proof I'd written a good
book. Strong sales would
mean another book deal, or possibly a new opportunity to sell lots of copies
of the other books in the
series.
Now? I'm less naive about the magical two weeks of a book launch. My genre,
paranormal
romance/urban fantasy, is hurting and has for a while. The sales I expect
will come mostly from
readers
who've enjoyed the first book and the prequel from the series. I know my Mom
will grab one. Maybe
several of my close friends. The rest will be readers who, I think, enjoyed
the world of my angel
assassins.
I'm no longer terrified of reading a rotten review, or of seeing my sales
hover in the mid-hundred
thousands. The difference in me as a writer, after only three books, is
finally realizing I have
little
control once the book is out in the world. Of course, I've planned
promotions to support it and I have
a
two-week multi-blog tour kicking off today. But I understand the odds
better.
Take a look at any book store and browse through all the choices readers
have for paranormal romance.
Thousands of books scream from the shelves, seeking attention. I want a
reader to snuggle up with my
book, but getting it noticed when the choices are overwhelming is a never-
ending battle.
I love a good challenge, and I believe in the series I've written. Choosing
a career as a writer means
I'm
not looking for overnight success. I want to grow my brand, build up a
following, and find new ways to
entertain readers with the craziness in my brain. I'm thrilled ANGEL LOVER
will find its way onto
someone's e-reader or shelf (the paperback version will be out soon). I
think it's just more exciting
to
think about what I can produce next rather than freak out over what I can't
change.
Tricia Skinner is an author of passionate dark fantasy. She began her writ
ing career as a business
reporter and wrote for The Detroit News, Investor’s Business Daily, MSN, and
The Houston Chronicle.
Raised in Detroit, Tricia graduated with a BA degree from the nationally
acclaimed Journalism Insti
tute
for Media Diversity at Wayne State University. She also earned a Masters of
Liberal Studies — Creative
Writing degree from Southern Methodist University. Diversity in genre fic
tion is dear to Tricia’s
heart.
She is represented by Laurie McLean, co-founder of Fuse Literary Agency.
When not writing, Tricia can be found reading, lifting weights, or geeking
out over games, movies, and
music. She has a Tom Hiddleston obsession, and she is Team Vader. Her family
includes three Great
Danes (so far).
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The Nephilim are bound. Their powers cursed. But half-angel Kasdeja will
do anything to free them
from Heaven’s tyranny. When Kas is approached by a striking, mysterious
woman, she tells him his
greatest enemies hold the key to his freedom.
Mariel keeps herself shrouded in secrets, using them to hide her true self.
For she is not just
employed
by the Renegades–enemy fallen angels—she is a double agent, working on the
sly for Heaven. Her
directive is to seduce the gorgeous Nephilim—despite her insecurity about
such sensual acts.
For Mariel is playing a dangerous game, and falling for Kas could only cause
trouble; her assignment
isn’t just seduction. It’s destruction.
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