Great stories; Great Cause: Wild Rose Authors Anthology Fundraiser for Australia Fires

The greatest anthology ever! From the authors of The Wild Rose Press.

February 14 is not just for Valentines—it’s also the release date for Australia Burns: Show Australia Some Love.

This is a three-volume book of stories by more than forty authors at the Wild Rose Press. Romance, thrillers, mystery—whatever you like, in one easy package. The best part is this: we are donating all proceeds to the Australia Red Cross, to be distributed as needed to help rebuild, rehabilitate, and help the thousands of people and animals affected by the horrible fires sweeping across Australia.

Here’s the Wild Rose Press link showing all three books: 

https://www.thewildrosepress.com/australia-burns

My contribution is Che Gelida Manina: a Story of Second Chances. It will be in the second volume.

Here’s the blurb:

Since Jack died, Grace has lost all desire for romance, but she’s lonely and joins a dating site, stipulating companionship only. Edward answers her post, agreeing to the terms. He is true to his word, but Grace soon finds herself wanting more. Can she convince him she’s changed her mind? Will he feel the same?

Australia Burns: Show Australia Some Love will be available at all online stores. Please help us raise funds to help in this tragedy. It is now available on Amazon and The Wild Rose Press.

NOTE: If you buy the print from the Wild Rose Press it will bring in more money to send. https://www.thewildrosepress.com/product/australia-burns-volume-one

Think of it this way: instead of a T shirt or commemorative mug, you get forty wonderful stories to enjoy and you’re supporting relief efforts in devastated Australia.

Buy Links:

https://www.thewildrosepress.com/product/australia-burns-volume-one

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0848W2HQT

The Mint Invasion—out of chaos comes jelly—I’m at Alicia Dean’s today

I’m on Alicia Dean’s wonderful website talking about a hobby of mine—and by extension, a hobby of my heroine Lacey Delahaye in Whirlwind Romance.  We’re both jelly makers—and both unapologetic romantics. Come for a story and a recipe for Cocoplum jelly!

Cocoplum

https://aliciadean.com/2020/01/28/hobbycareerpassion-the-mint-invasion-out-of-chaos-comes-jellyand-romance-by-m-s-spencer/

Winter Games review challenge--all February.

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From Kathryn Knight:

Consumers often rely on reviews when making purchases...I know I do!  And on retail sites, products--including novels--with more reviews usually receive the most visibility in searches.  A reader can't even consider choosing a title they've never even seen or heard of, and the book market gets more crowded by the day.  A new title gets added to Amazon approximately every five minutes.

 Amazon, the largest online retailer for e-books with 88.9% of the market (Bloomberg), only about 5 to 10% of consumers leave reviews after a purchase.  Everyone is busy, and I know even if I love a product, I often never get around to leaving a review.  (One of my resolutions is to do better with this!)

Enter Winter Games...an event that brings readers who review together with participating authors for a month-long event.  I was one of the authors in the Summer event, and I had such a great time, I wanted to spread the word to both interested authors *and* readers for this upcoming winter version.

Full details, FAQs, and sign-up forms can be found on our host's website here.

Direct link to Author sign-up is here

Direct link to Reader sign-up is here

One important note...a Facebook account is required, even if it's not a very active account.  The events, book offerings, and communication all take place in the FB group.

And while there's no limit to reader participation, there *is* a max number of authors, so if you're interested, hurry!

Another five stars for Orion’s Foot!

Alicia Dean loved Orion’s Foot: Myth, Mystery, and Romance in the Amazon!

Blurb: 

Petra Steele has just been left at the altar when her brother invites her to the Peruvian Amazon. Before she even sets her suitcase down, she's confronted with a dead man. In a research station peopled with a quirky assortment of scientists, she is drawn to Emory Andrews, a man with a secret past. Murders, secrets, and mysteries ensue, all in the deeply romantic, sizzling jungle.

 Here’s a snippet:

“Orion's Foot is a unique, compelling, fast-paced read… I love how the author was able to use elements of the setting in every aspect of the story, from the murders to the romance.”

Read more on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R26796YP89HW02/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=1509227776

Or at Goodreads:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3141490190?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1

Orion's Foot #6 in Thrillers at Critter Poll!

AND not just Flotsam & Jetsam, but Orion’s Foot: Myth, Mystery, and Romance in the Amazon, came in #6 in the Critters Workshop Readers Poll for 2019!

https://www.critters.org/predpoll/final_tally_novelthrill.ht