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Book Two in The Huntington Saga Series Novels~

Pirate Bride!

Miss Susannah Blakemore is kidnapped and sold into white slavery as payback to the Huntingtons. Will her pirate hero save her?

“The Huntingtons will pay. Oh, they will pay.” Plots and unholy alliances are put into action carrying out long-awaited retribution.

Only … one was not thought of. One was not even considered. How would anyone have guessed that a descendant of a pirate would take up his old family tradition in a mad quest to regain his bitterly lost love? The Marquess of Latham will not abide by this act of violence arranged for his precious love, but will surely save her -- will he not? And will he make her the next pirate bride?

Next? There must be a first to have a 'next'. But there was another ... centuries ago ... that still walks the halls of Stonecrest Castle.

Saturday, February 22, 2014

A taste of what's to come...




I used to share snippets from The Governess on my BlogSpot twice a week, kind of like a weekly soap opera, but stopped when there were hints of people copying my work.  *sigh*


So it's scary to share snippets from Pirate Bride because I worry about the same thing.  Authors toil long hours to produce something that might entice readers to read their hard work.  Not for it to be stolen.  I hope I can entice those of you waiting for the sequel with this little tidbit.  Pirate Bride is getting closer to being released this spring.  I worried that I wouldn't make my deadline, but hope has been restored. :) ...I hope...   I've enjoyed rereading early chapters and thought I might share a snippet with you.  Shhh!  Only share with those you trust...


Hope you all enjoy!
Ellise~
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A snippet from Chapter 4 ~Vanished

Late that evening, as Susannah walked to her room, she saw an elegant lady and an old English wolf hound walking in the corridor away from her.  Would she not have met this guest at supper, she thought, oddly? 

Curious still, she slowed her pace and looked behind her as an eerie feeling crept along the hall making her shiver.  Catching her breath, she could almost smell something.  Was it floral…and spice?  Looking back to where the lady and her dog walked, she noticed how the lady turned, looking over her shoulder at Susannah, her black Spanish tiara and veil stunning against her red gown.  But, before she could turn the corner, she and the hound vanished. 

Sucking in a breath, Susannah stopped short, breathing hard, reaching a steadying hand to the cold stone wall.  Feeling faint, she closed her eyes a moment to even her breathing.  The eerie feeling dissipated only to leave behind a longing sense of sadness, loneliness, and despair.  

Was she losing her mind?  

Friday, February 21, 2014

I've been avoiding them like the plague...



...and now I remember why.  Forums can either really bring out the nasties in people or show that the kind ones really, truly shine no matter where they show up.  


As for my first few attempts at getting involved in several different websites' forums, only one out of four brought forth a kind comment.  Perplexing.  And yet, its not.  If people have anonymity, them seem to show some pretty true colors...and so far, I'm not impressed.  Sad to say it, but many of my fellow authors out there in the myriad of writing communities can be downright ugly.  


That's why I keep coming back to my own little publishing world on my own little websites.  I don't have to talk to the meanies; rather, only to friends and other authors who care.  They've been there and haven't forgotten civility and concern for others.  I'm ever so grateful.  


I knew all along that stepping into this world of publishing and being seen by the 'world' would be tough on my sensitive nature, but my family and their needs are still worth the effort to push past the hurt feelings and even the ignorant words of others.  So I keep plodding along...trying to have a stiff upper lip.  Gosh!  I'm bad at it!


Have a great weekend, everyone!  And be determined!


Ellise~

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Join the Discussion!

I'm not real fond of forums, but they do have their purposes, and mine, right now, is to gain new readers. 

My book sales have really slowed down since the big publishing houses put their old books all on Amazon this last September 2013 to sell older titles that have already done well.  What do they have to lose?  Nothing.  But those of us who are self-published have really felt the hit.  I was hoping to reverse that trend.  To do this, I started a discussion about The Governess, whether you've read the Trilogy (with new end chapters added) or one of the original volumes.  I would love to encourage anyone who has read this book to participate in this discussion. 

Would you share what others might possibly enjoy about my story to increase the interest on Amazon.com (which is, by far, my largest audience)?  I sure could use the help, please.  Thanks, everyone!

Join the discussion here.

Hugs,

Ellise

P.S.  Please feel free to add comments to any avenue for book discussions (i.e., Goodreads, Shelfari, Kobo, Lulu, etc.).  These comments would, I hope, draw attention to the book as well.  Thanks! ;)

P.S.S.  If anyone has a blog or website--I would certainly make myself available to do an interview or blog tour.  Sorry!  I feel like I'm pushing myself on everyone, but I could really use the readers.  Thanks!

Saturday, February 8, 2014

16,000 pageviews on Blogger! Woohoo!!! :)

I didn't realize that I had had that many viewers.  I just happened to look down at that today, and it was EXACTLY 16,000.  Pretty cool!  Hugs, everyone!  Thanks for the support! ~Ellise