HAPPY 4th OF JULY!

Posted by dbreynolds on July 3, 2017

It’s 4th of July weekend in the U.S., aka Independence Day. This picture is taken off the Malibu coast, not far from Raphael’s estate. Pretty. But, of course, summer means the height of fire season here in the West. We had two fires going in or near my canyon this week, and they kept shutting down the only road in or out. I just squeaked by getting through to get home when they opened the road to residents with ID. But when I posted on my neighborhood board five minutes later, the road was closed again. It’s frustrating, but we understand and appreciate the hard work and danger our firefighters face. Safety first for them, because they’re on the front lines. I’m happy to say that so far they have a handle on it. No structures in danger, no current live flames, but they’re still working to contain the fire’s perimeter.

I’m working hard, still all Vampires all the time. I can confirm that Cyn & Raphael’s next e-novella (due to release in November) will be called RELENTLESS. I’m not announcing the name of the next Vampires in America novel yet, because I’m going back and forth between two names. It’s like 70/30 right now between the two, but I want to be absolutely sure. As I write, I’m testing the names in my head. I’m nearly there.

There was a great new review of my EPIC award-winning CHRISTIAN this week at ON TOP DOWN UNDER, saying, “Christian successfully heralds, in book #10 in the Vampires in America series, a series that is still going strong.”

KATO and I shared the Sunday Spotlight at BOOK BINGE this week. And there’s a giveaway, so stop by and check us out!

There’s a contest going on over at Fresh Fiction this month, too. Another chance to win KATO. So check it out!

Enjoy the fireworks, and I’ll see you next week!

xoxo
DBR

Categories ALLIANCE, CHRISTIAN, Contests, Cyn/Raphael e-Novellas, Guest Blogging, Holiday Greetings, Interviews, Kato, Reviews, Stone Warriors, The Vampire Wars, Uncategorized

UPDATES AND A SURVEY!

Posted by dbreynolds on May 1, 2017

Just a reminder that KATO’s e-book is now available for pre-order. You can find all the pre-order links that I have so far HERE. BN.com won’t do an e-book pre-order. Paperback pre-orders usually don’t show up until a couple of weeks before the release date, which is June 23.

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And continuing the VAMPIRES in AMERICA sale, it’s VINCENT’s turn. His e-book is available this month for only $1.99. If you know anyone who hasn’t read him already, this is their chance.

And now, as promised . . . UPDATES!

SHIFTER PLANET
I’ve been working hard and SHIFTER PLANET 2 is written. Yay! I’m doing a final round of editing, and then I’ll send it off to my editor at Entangled and see what she says.

VAMPIRES IN AMERICA
There are lots of things going on with my Vampires. First up will be . . . A New Cyn & Raphael e-novella which will release in late October/early November. And Vampires in America Book 12 (untitled) will release in early 2018.

But the BIG NEWS is that there will definitely be a second VIGNETTES Anthology that will release in December 2017. And just because I love my readers, I’m taking a poll. I want to know which of my vampires you’d like to catch up with. So, please let me know!

Create your own user feedback survey

And finally, wishing you all a Blessed Beltane, and a Happy May.

xoxo
DBR

Categories Books on Sale - Where?, Cyn/Raphael e-Novellas, Kato, SHIFTER PLANET, Shifters, Stone Warriors, The Vampire Wars, Uncategorized, Vampire Vignettes, VINCENT

Even More Contests!

Posted by dbreynolds on January 23, 2017

Yep, I’m busy writing, so … more contests for you! This one is huge! I’ve teamed up with BookSweeps and more than thirty other fantastic authors to give away a huge collection of dark paranormal novels to two lucky winners, one of whom will also win a Kindle Fire! Go to the BookSweeps website to enter! This contest will end January 30th.

And my Valentine’s reader contest is still going on. I’m giving away a chance to name a character in the next Vampires in America book, which will be Book #12, as yet unnamed. You don’t get to name the main character or the book itself, but your character will be more than just a walk-on, which means you’ll have dialogue. The character can be human or vampire, your choice. The winner will be mentioned in the Acknowledgments, and will receive a signed, print copy of the book. The entry rules follow:

1. Send an email to dbreynoldswriter@gmail.com with VALENTINE 2017 on the subject line.
2. Return email address MUST BE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS.
3. Include your first and last name in the body of the email.
4. All entries must be received by midnight, February 10, 2017.
5. One winner will be selected at random from among the entries received by the deadline.
6. Winner will be notified by return email, and will have five (5) days to respond, after which a new winner will be chosen.
7. One entry per person. All duplicate entries will be deleted.

There’s no need to describe your character now or when you enter. IF you win, I’ll let you know everything I need to know about your character, with plenty of time to respond. And that’s it. I figure only people who love my Vampires will want to have themselves (or someone they love) in the books.

And then this happened. We’ve had a lot of rain here lately. This week was almost non-stop, though yesterday was beautiful. Cold, but no rain, with a wild surf that had waves crashing into each other, throwing white water fifteen feet high, and with this weird cloud formation over the cliff (and no, that isn’t my truck.) It was a very conducive setting for writing, and for walking … all bundled up, of course.

But tonight the storms have returned, so I’m sitting here next to the fireplace, listening to the wind and rain (clicking away the occasional flash flood warning!) and writing the last few chapters of Kato. My writing always slows down at this point–almost as if I’m reluctant for the story to end. But deadlines loom, so I’m going back to work.

Don’t forget to enter the contests, and I’ll be back next week.

xoxo
DBR

Categories Contests, Kato, LUCIFER, Stone Warriors, The Vampire Wars, Uncategorized

WINDING UP 2016, MOVING ON TO 2017

Posted by dbreynolds on January 9, 2017

Another 5 Star Review for LUCIFER!

“All-in-all another fantastic addition to Vampires in America and a MUST read for fans of the series. I absolutely love this series and can’t wait for more!!”
Swept Away by Romance

All of my holiday giveaways are winding down.
1. The winner of my big holiday giveaway ($25 Amazon Card + Book) has been notified and now has five days to respond. After which, I’ll select a new winner.
2. The winner of my December FreshFiction.com giveaway already has her prize (an e-book of LUCIFER.)
3. The FreshFiction.com 12 days of Christmas giveaway is closed; the winner has responded and will receive her prize shortly. The prize there was a $25 Amazon gift card + book.)

But don’t despair, there’s a fresh giveaway starting at FreshFiction.com on January 18th for Valentine’s Day, and it will run through February 8th. I’m hoping to have a special present of my own for my wonderful readers on Valentine’s Day, because romance is what my guys (and gals) are all about.

I did slip out to the movies one afternoon this week, and saw Passengers, with the adorable Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence. I didn’t expect that much, but the showtimes were right for my escape, so I went for it. But I ended up really liking it! If you have a chance, I’d recommend it.

In the meantime, I’m working hard on Kato, Stone Warriors Book Two. The first draft is very nearly done, and my OCD tendencies mean that my first drafts are awfully damn clean. I’m having a great time with Kato and Grace, and hope you’ll like them, too. I’m well-motivated to finish this, because I’m holding on to Kit Rocha’s BEYOND SURRENDER, the final book in their terrific Beyond Series—it’s going to be my reward for finishing Kato’s first draft!

Which means back to work for me … It’s raining again this morning. We’re having lots of rain here in Southern California lately (actually all over the West Coast.) Last year they warned us how wet it was going to be, and we got one big storm, and then poof! Nothing. This year they predicted it would be a dry winter, and we’re having weeks of rain. No complaints, though. I love the rain, so do my plants, and so does my drought-stricken state!

Happy New Year, and I’ll see you back here next week.

xoxo
DBR

Categories Contests, Holiday Greetings, Kato, LUCIFER, Recommended Books, Stone Warriors, The Vampire Wars, TV/Media, Uncategorized

THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE!

Posted by dbreynolds on December 19, 2016

happy-holidays-2016 Believe it or not, the year is almost over. It feels like I just put away my holiday decorations and gift wrapping, and now I’m pulling it out all over again. There are many, many winter holidays all over the world, and I wish you all the joy of whatever you celebrate.

We’re starting our own celebration here with a sale on ADEN’s ebook, because we all know what a sucker he is for Sidonie, and she loves the holidays. His e-book is only $0.99 from now ’til December 31st, so if you haven’t read it, or if you know someone who’s been holding out, this is your chance.

There’s still a LUCIFER giveaway going on at FreshFiction.com. There will also a new contest starting at Fresh Fiction during their 12 Days of Christmas contest, which begins on Christmas day … because traditionally that’s when the 12 days start. Honestly, I don’t remember what I’m giving away. lol But I’m sure I’ll find out this week.

rev-black-and-gold-holiday-giveaway I’m also running my own giveaway to celebrate the holidays with my wonderful readers. One winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card, along with a signed print copy of any one (1) of my backlist (winner’s choice,) including titles from Vampires in America, The Stone Warriors, and Shifter Planet. Giveaway rules are as follow:

1. Send an email from a valid email address to dbreynoldswriter@gmail.com with 2016 HOLIDAYS on the subject line.
2. Contest is open until 12:01 am PST on January 1st, 2017.
3. Winner will be chosen at random, and will have five (5) days to respond once notified of their winning status. A new winner will be chosen if there is no response within the 5 day period.
4. Contest is open internationally.
5. You may enter only once. All duplicate entries will be deleted.

Good luck!

And speaking of giveaways…as promised, all of the LUCIFER print book giveaways went out this week via USPS Priority Mail. According to the USPS, some of them have already hit mailboxes, so if there’s a strange USPS padded mailer in your mailbox, it’s probably from me. You’ll be able to tell, because it’ll have my name on it! 😀

I’m going back to Kato and Grace now … they’re about to make sweet, sweet love. Or, you know, have sex. 😉

Stay warm.

xoxo
DBR