Jen Daiker will be published in a collection of romantic stories next year – way to go, Jen!
I won Laura B. Writer’s 200 followers contest – an eBook copy of Kristen Lamb's Are You There Blog? It's Me, Author! Thank you, Laura.
Madeleine Scribble and Edit gave me the Friendly blogger award. Thank you, Madeleine!
And appreciate all the words of congratulations on CassaStar cracking Amazon’s Top Ten in science fiction – and special thanks to Rusty for catching a screen shot of it at number eight. I still can’t believe it…
Darkspell's Launch Spookfesta
Winter Sky believes she is everything ordinary . . .until she is kissed by Alex Stormhold.
As seer of Stormhold Coven, Alex is sworn to be Winter’s protector against the darkness that hunts her. Violently thrust into a magical realm she always thought impossible, she stumbles upon a disturbing secret of her own. Will love prove thicker than magic?
Purchase Darkspell on Amazon and visit Elizabeth at her BLOG or WEBSITE
Spookfesta question - "If I had all the magic in the world, I'd . . ."
Return the earth to its original state – as Heaven. (Of course, I couldn’t really do that – but fortunately, God can!)
On Fire!
And thanks to those who’ve spread the word about this blog party. My official tour is now set and CassaFire is already on Goodreads with a four star review.
Happy Halloween! Anyone else have a wild week or weekend? Participating in Elizabeth’s fest? See a movie? About to panic because NaNo starts soon…?
Good morning. Congratulations on winning the book and the award. I loved your answer to the magic question. And wouldn't that be amazing. I'd still tack on all the ethereal creatures though. :) Didn't watch anything cool, not doing NaNo. And I'm still on my weekend. Have a great day! :)
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard the news about breaking the top ten! That's terrific! yaya! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on reaching the top ten!!!
ReplyDeleteMaybe you will believe those who read this now, it is good!
Congratulations to Jen.
ReplyDeleteAnd you certainly deserve the friendly blogger award!
Lots of news today! :) So happy for everyone!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing all the awesome news. Congrats to Jen and to you for getting a good review on Goodreads.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your prize, well deserved.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit much appreciated.
Yvonne.
Laila, we'd still need all those wild critters even in Heaven!
ReplyDeleteLaura, thanks!
Gail, I least believe it was all right.
Natalie, thanks - that surprised me this weekend.
Congrats again - you should change your blog header to reflect your amazon ranking. It's funny that I didn't go see Puss and Boots, I've got kids staying with me that would love to see it, but they might distract me so I want to wait until they're not around.
ReplyDeleteYEAH Jen and YEAH Alex for your good work!
ReplyDeleteDidn't see any movies but, now that the weather has cooled off, hubby and I had a couple of nice drives in our '57 Chevy. We like to hang out at the Sonic.
Yay! Congrats on Amazon top 10. Busy week, lots of excitement.
ReplyDeleteHi Alex - so much going on .. Spooky times, insecure times .. and publication future .. I'll be joining your Cassa Star promotion .. February's not far away ..
ReplyDeleteFantastic about CassaStar's success .. and Jen too for her Romantic stories publication date - cheers for now .. Hilary
Puss n Boots is on my list of must-sees.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on CassaStar! A well-deserved accolade.
I have your badge up now! Thanks for the updates. :)
ReplyDeleteTop TEN! Yahoo!! That is so, so awesome. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteExcellent use of magic. :)
I'm looking forward to seeing Puss and boots
ReplyDeletePuss in Boots looks really funny. I went and saw Anonymous this weekend, which I really liked.
ReplyDeleteso puss n boots has authenticity as a story? great!
ReplyDeletelots of super stuff! thanks for the notices =)
HaPpY HaLLoWeeN!
You would mention Nano, wouldn't you? Lolol! Yah, I'm doing it.
ReplyDeleteI'm not going to be able to do my Insecure Writers piece unless I write it for Tuesday. Lydia Dare had an announcement and asked if I could break the news, so I gave them today's spot. If I don't, I'll try to get it in for next month.
Darkspell sound good.
No blogfests for me during Nano. In fact, if you don't hear from me, send in the Marines to rescue me from my characters.
Sia McKye's Thoughts...OVER COFFEE
awesome news on a spooky day... hap's h'llween boss.
ReplyDeletewhere is the candy?
jeremy
Blogger isn't liking me today. Congrats on your contest win and yeah Jen and Elizabeth! Happy Halloween!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your blog, you ARE a most "Friendly Blogger".
ReplyDeleteappreciate your answer to "Magic" - wish you could.
Will do my best to participate in"Catch Fire". I'm cyber challenged, so sometimes, I want tofollow through, I just get "stuck".
spent the weekend in the Dominican Republic. It was exciting. More about it at www.babsinparadise.blogspot.com
IWSG: Got my post waiting!
ReplyDeletePuss in Boots: I'd LOVE to watch it!
Madeleine: Congrats--woot!
Alex: Congrats, on CassaStar! :D
Me: Hooray--a part of my soul is now world wide. *gulp*
CassaFire: done! :P
Happy Halloween, Alex!
♥.•*¨Elizabeth¨*•.♥
When I got up this morning the sky was such a crystal blue and the fall leaves against it were just amazing and I was all warm and fuzzy. And then I went to work, which totally killed the buzz, so I'd like some of that Heaven on Earth stuff right now if possible. Congrats on your award. I think I want to see Puss in Boots, if only for the sultry spoken goodness of Antonio Banderas.
ReplyDeleteRusty, I think the adults were more distracting than the kids.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Hilary!
Thanks, DL.
Tara, despite a lack of plot in the ads, it had a real story.
Sia, I'll send the whole Ninja Army!
Just, I'll help you if you get stuck.
Elizabeth, yes it is! Now the whole world will see it. Congratulations!
Cock full of information! Thanks for all of that.
ReplyDeleteSo many congrats! So little time...
ReplyDeleteThanks for supporting them all. And YAY! for Elizabeth's release!
I'm up for Nano. I wrote 25,000 words the past two years. Hope to do the same this time around. And we saw Puss in Boots over the weekend. It was a fun film. We'll buy it when its released.
ReplyDeleteI saw Puss in Boots as well! Great movie and a nice mental break.
ReplyDeleteHappy Halloween, Alex!
ReplyDeleteI'm not panicking about NaNo. I just need 70 hours out of the month to accomplish what my NaNo project requires of me.
ReplyDeleteWhat I am worried about is my time to continue editing the project I want to have submitted by January 1st. That's going to be the clencher for me.
Great answer for the Spookfesta, it definitely covers everything! Puss in Boots looks great, I can't wait to see it. I did see Rio this weekend, it was a lot better than I thought it was going to be. Happy Halloween! :)
ReplyDeleteI didn't do much for Halloween weekend - nothing Halloweeny anyway! I had a lazy time because I knew I'd have to kick into copyedits this week!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, that's terrific!
ReplyDeleteHappy Halloween!
ReplyDeleteTo hear that you've cracked the top 10 in sci-fi is awesome news, Alex. I've been reading Cassa Star and I really like it. I can see why others do to. Byron is a great character (but I also like Bassa as well).
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to February. :)
Karen, I'm just blessed.
ReplyDeleteSalarsen, you got that right!
Stephen, we will as well.
Jeffrey, you can do it!
Michael, really glad you're enjoying it!
Glad the Shrek franchise is still safe! Ooo. Darkspell looks great!
ReplyDeleteWow, lots of great news happening!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats again Alex ... you're kickin' it.
ReplyDeleteI love hearing all the good news on your blog!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for Puss in Boots!! Yay!! Awwwww love what you'd do with your magic!
ReplyDeleteAwww huge congrats to Elizabeth and her booklaunch fest!
Take care
x
Nice being a winner, isn't it? And of contests, too. ;)
ReplyDeleteCongrats Alex! That is great news. I wish you all the same success with the next one!
ReplyDeleteCongrats again~ :D
ReplyDeleteYes, I posted in Elizabeth's book launch; how fitting to be released on Halloween~
It was a great weekend to go to the movies; I so wanted to. There was a lot of magic encounters this weekend to attend...lol
Many thanks for dropping in. Gotta admire your energy on having your blogfest and tour ready already organized.
ReplyDeleteCopyboy, it's safe.
ReplyDeleteKitty, hope Charlie isn't jealous of Puss.
Ella, I bet you had fun anyway.
JL, I've learned to book early for tours!
Puss in Boots looks so much fan. I can't wait to see it!
ReplyDeleteHappy Halloween to you too, Alex, and thank you so much for nominating me for best design @ The Movie411 blog awards. :)
Thanks for the reminder about Wed, otherwise I forget these things;)
ReplyDeleteHappy Halloween! I'm not panicking about NaNo. I'm cool about it... and more worrying about a toddler not feeling good today.
ReplyDeleteI'm panicking with excitement....lol. :) Best of luck with it if you're doing it too! <3
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ReplyDeleteCongrats on your success with CassaStar, Alex! I'm adding you to my blog's page for blog buddies' book releases. :)
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I are planning to take our niece (she's 11) to see Puss in Boots. She's a huge Shrek fan and can't wait to see this movie.
Happy Halloween!!!
Happy Halloween Alex! Congratulations on Amazons top 10! Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteWow! Loads of great stuff happening. Congrats to Jen, congrats to Elizabeth, congrats to you!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad Puss in Boots was watchable. I love the character, but had doubts about him headlining an entire movie.
ReplyDeleteSo many exciting things happening. I'm am thrilled for all.
ReplyDeleteNancy
N. R. Williams, Fantasy Author
Wow, congrats on making it into the coveted top ten spot! Woohoo!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on making the top ten!!! That's AMAZING news. I hope you have a well-deserved sugar overload tonight!
ReplyDeleteGo you! for all your winnings :) Congrats to Elizabeth and yay for Jen. Happy Happy Monday !
ReplyDeleteLx
How would you compare Puss N Boots to Shrek 3 and 4? Better? A lot better? I hope you say a lot better...
ReplyDeleteHappy Halloween Alex and congrats to Elizabeth and Jen! Lots of good news floating around the ether!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Halloween! So many reasons to celebrate.
ReplyDeleteI'm ready to support loads of friends doing NaNo, but it's not for me. Haven't seen anything exciting yet. Only thing I'm fretting over is my upcoming move and still not having a house to move to. Thought we had one, but after the inspection we changed our minds. Now choosing a house from pics. FRIGHTENING process ;).
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips, Alex. I've finally caught fire!
ReplyDeleteHappy Halloween. I think I'll do something different like give out (vs eat) candy.
xoRobyn
Wild due to the weather, unfortunately!
ReplyDeleteDarkspell sounds great. Thanks for the tip!
Off to join the CassaFire fun...
A lot of stuff here Alex! Congrats on already having a 4 star review. Wouldn't it be nice if it was heaven on earth!
ReplyDeleteDenise
Congrats to Elizabeth! And to you!
ReplyDeleteI spent the weekend with a household crisis. Not much fun. Siigh.
You're welcome, George! I nominated you for Gold as well.
ReplyDeleteMark, you've been reminded.
Thank you, Laura! And you guys will enjoy Puss in Boots.
Karen, it was better that the past couple Shrek movies.
Thanks, Holly!
Julie, I had it last week when I found out.
Sarah, a lot better.
Isis, I hope you are blessed with a good house then!
Robyn, yeah!
Denise, yes it would.
Mary, I'm sorry!
Happy Halloween!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the ebook and award.
I'm not panicking about NaNoWriMo . . . though I am a bit nervous at starting my novel tomorrow. Part of my mind seemed to think the preparation was all theory, and now it's fully hitting me. :P
So want to watch Puss In Boots... Ohh never been to a blog party before... am going to check it out now:)
ReplyDeleteWow, Alex, some days you have so much news to share.
ReplyDeleteNaNo starts today for me in Oz... EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!!!!!!!!! (I'm not panicing... no, really... ok, maybe just a little... lol.
ReplyDeleteI'm ready for Wednesday's post and signed up for Catch Fire.
ReplyDeleteGongratulations on all the great news! I caught fire!
ReplyDeleteI saw the trailer of Puss in Boots when I went to see Tintin. It seems fun.
ReplyDeleteIf Puss and Boots is not for real little children what hope do I have? I've got the maturity of 3 year old.
ReplyDeleteI love how you're already promoting your blogfest for next February. I'm still trying to figure out what I'm having for lunch tomorrow. :) Your organizational skills are impressive!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the Amazon stats--that truly is amazing!
Golden, you'll do fine!
ReplyDeleteTF, I'd be honored if you joined the party.
LD, I just get around. Wait, that sounds bad.
Lynda, shh... you'll scare the Trick-or-Treaters here.
TS, just admire the pretty colors then...
TL, I don't want to get caught unaware. This is serious stuff!
You are like the "AJC Morning News!" I would be clueless without tuning into your "show"! Thanks Alex! And as always, thanks for coming by and commenting today. I should make a blogger award for World's Greatest Commenter. You'd be my #1 recipient!!
ReplyDeleteI've added CassaFire to my TBR pile.
ReplyDeleteAfter a tiring weekend of family visiting and travel time I'm home in my Halloween hide-a-way. Congratulations on making that top 10 list--quite an achievement.
ReplyDeleteI'm about halfway through CassaFire and enjoying it. I read so darn slow it's pitiful.
Lee
Tossing It Out
Nancy, thank you! Mind if I steal that show title for my next news post?
ReplyDeleteCiara, thank you!
Thanks, Lee! Glad you are enjoying it. And I bet you don't read as slow as I write. Now THAT is pitiful!
You are the link guy!
ReplyDeleteI'm excited for Jen Daiker.
Happy Halloween!
Number eight?! Awesome man. Can't wait to catch the blog party. And an extra special thanks for mobile formatting. I try and catch up on my blogs on my phone and its a pain trying to load the whole page.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on cracking the Top 10!!! Whoo Hoo!! Paarrtteee!!!! Did the scary ovie thing this weekend with my annual fright Fest. I'm hoping to catch The Thing next weekend or Rum Diary...I've heard it flopped, but I don't care. It's Johnny Depp and a Hunter S. Thompson tale. That equals hilarious and strange in my book and I am so there.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the top ten, that's really great. The ebook and all the good news on the blog sounds good...My Nano time has started already....don't know how much will fun it will turn out to be.
ReplyDeletePuss sounds like an interesting movie.
Way to be concise Alex :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on all your accomplishments. And have a happy halloween :)
........dhole
hey alex
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome congratulations, you sure deserve it, and thank you for sharing all the other news with us :)
Also in reply to your comment on my blog, I suppose if you like horror movies Halloween is as good a time as any to watch them all. I'm a bit of a baby so i won't watch them lol.
Maurice, Rusty had requested the mobile formatting - glad it helps.
ReplyDeleteMelissa, thanks and I'm sure The Rum Diary is a lot of fun.
Reka, NaNo will be fun - just enjoy!
Eve, I dig horror films, so I'm good to go.
Wow - that's a lot of news! I see lots of congratulations are in order, so congrats all around!
ReplyDeleteWow - so much good news! And somehow I missed most of it (am I surfing the same blogosphere???)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on #8 that's amazing!!!
Congrats on the bestseller list!! That is awesome. Love it when good things happen to nice people. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, top ten? That's fantastic for you (I'm so jealous)!
ReplyDeleteVicki, same planet, different worlds! And thanks.
ReplyDeleteLiz, I try to be nice.
Thanks, Helena. And if it could happen to me, it could happen to anyone.
Congratulations, Alex! I liked your magical answer. :)
ReplyDeleteoh and BTW...princess bride.
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm posting the comment number 100 :-)
ReplyDeleteAlex, you will love Kristen’s book. I took her class a few months ago and I’m in a complete awe for her social media for writers expertize.
Once again, congrats on the Amazon’s Top Ten. That’s huge. Now I’m off to check out your Goodreads book tour.
Jen, congratulations!
Thanks, Jamie!
ReplyDeleteAngela, I look forward to reading it.
In just have to think to celebrate the release of Catch Fire!
ReplyDeleteJust signed up for yours!
ReplyDeleteI love Puss in Boots. He made Shrek 2 and 3. Was curious if he could keep a whole movie going on his own...and sounds like he can!
Alex, that is so cool that you made Amazon's top ten! Still anxious for CassaFire's release...I am jealous of those who get to review it early. Can't wait til Feb!
ReplyDeletePk, he did! My wife loves Puss in Boots as well. That's why we saw it this weekend.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Chuck! Less than four months. It will happen faster than you think...
Congratulations to Elizabeth! I wish her the very best. And to Jen, too! What a great accomplishment.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your blog tour, Alex! So exciting, book 2!!
Congrats on the award!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the movie review!!! - my husband and I were without kids on Friday night and made a semi-poor choice of watching The Three Musketeers . . .great sword fights, plot with flying pirate ships - not so great.
So, next weekend - Puss in Boots!
And for your response to the Spookfesta question - Amen!
Elizabeth Mueller's Darkspell looks like a terrific read.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the Amazon news!! And thanks for sharing the other news.
ReplyDeleteHow AWESOME Alex.... Congrats on topping 8! That is SO AMAZING. I couldn't be happier for you!
ReplyDeleteOf course I was in Elizabeth's fest. I leave for Florida tomorrow. A LONG drive. So I won't get to hop around for the Insecure writers as much as I'd like.
I just noticed you topped 1000 followers! Congrats again! I am still inching toward 500... lol. It's slow go, but I will get there.
What a lovely thought for the spookfest....
Hope you had a fun Halloween!! My daughter and I really want to go see Puss in Boots, we'll definitely have to do that soon! And congrats to all that have some wonderful writerly things going on! :)
ReplyDeleteSincerely excited about the sequel after just finding out about it! What can I say...I've been away from the 'verse for a while.
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