Showing posts with label romance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label romance. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

New Release- The Invitation

NEW RELEASE  The Invitation.


I am trying Smashwords self-publishing for the first time.  The site is fairly easy to maneuver and I like the features.

This book is a romantic fantasy with challenges, obstacles and time travel.

It is a novella and I am excited about it.

I am now beginning to start on my fourth book something different from the other three.  This book has witchcraft and some very interesting characters in it.

I will keep you updated .

Keep on writing and as always send me an e-mail or comment I would love to hear from you.

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Free Kindle- Another Lifetime

Free Kindle- Another Lifetime!    Available 9/14-9/16.

Please leave a review after you have read the book...I would appreciate your opinion.  If you had read my previous Blog post. It gives you a little preview about the journey Nora Campbell treks along with her challenges and obstacles.

Would YOU make the same choices?

Enjoy..and please leave a comment or review.

Thank You
M



https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I24RVCA

Sunday, August 28, 2016

Nora Campbell
 Hi,
My name is Nora Campbell from the book-   Another Lifetime.
I wanted to introduce myself to you and give you a little background about myself.  I am an independent woman who has struggled with a wandering husband.  Listening to his convincing charms just lead down the wrong path.

I always yearned for love and a family like everyone else but it was always elusive.  I love nature and enjoy dealing with herbs and their marvelous healing abilities.

I enjoy hiking and that is where my adventure begins.  Who would suspect that I would be drawn into discoveries that no one could possibly imagine!.


Until next time-

Stay tuned.........

Monday, July 18, 2016

Take a peek into Another Lifetime

Here is a small excerpt from my new book on Amazon  Blog.  Another Lifetime.
A romantic fantasy.   Take the journey with Nora and see if you would make the same decisions.

You can easily purchase it via Amazon Kindle or on my Blog and read it on your computer.

The excerpt:

      Always cautious with her discoveries  Nora has a strong urge to make a pot of tea from the plant.    Standing and holding it she nibbles on her lower lip, debating if she should wait until she can get more information, or take the chance and drink it.  She takes the chance and makes a decoction of tea from this intriguing herb.           With the decision made, she gets a pot boils the water, removes the seeds and leaves then places them in the water.   When the water has boiled she pours the hot water over the contents of the herb and lets it sit too steep.
 She can  smell the sweet aroma, it  fills the kitchen with its pleasant sweet scent.         Nora takes a few notes  optimistic, the taste is favorable and she can describe the tea to her potential buyers which always help to sell a product.   Nora waits 10 minutes then strains and pours the plants liquid  into a cup.   The enticing scent is so intoxicating Nora can hardly wait to take a sip, like a youngster in a candy store.
    Nora carries her cup to the kitchen table and places the cup down.   She takes her pad and pen  places it next to her and lifts the cup.  She blows on the liquid so she can sip it without burning her mouth.   Taking a sip, then another  she places the cup on the table.
    Observing the flavor, she finds it delightful and no need to add anything to the brew.   Nora lifts the cup and continues to drink it until  finished.   While seated making notes,  she gets an odd sensation.  
 A dizziness as if she were spinning around.   Her vision blurred she rubs her eyes as if to clear them.  She feels a pulling sensation ...... then it happened……..

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Amazon Kindle- Ebook Published

It's published!!  My ebook will be available  Friday on Kindle.

I am thrilled.  This ebook for some reason had taken longer than usual.

I will soon be posting one or two publishing house links that will publish short stories for those authors who are interested.

I enjoy writing short stories and I understand many authors do as well.

My other book  " The Invitation"    I have completed and I am on the fence whether to self-publish or send it to a short story publisher.

Any thoughts?

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Romantic Fantasy

My ebook   Another Lifetime a romantic fantasy will be available the end of this week!     I am so thrilled...

  The editing process had taken some time but as all authors know that is the most time-consuming part of the book.

It will at this time be available on Kindle.....I may publish it on other devices and some print copies.

It is a paranormal love story involving other another world.  I think it can be considered a part sci-fi- fantasy and romance.

I will post a notice when Amazon puts it up for sale.  I would appreciate reviews on the book.

You can email with your questions if you like.


Have a wonderful day!

Sunday, June 26, 2016

Another Lifetime

My ebook-  Another Lifetime  will   be released this week!!

Just in time for the Fourth of July.   A good book to read while relaxing.

So keep a watch.....I will send you all a notice when its hits

the market.


Have a wonderful day.

Monday, June 20, 2016

Fantasy Love Story

My new book  Another Lifetime available soon on Amazon is
is a fantasy love story.    Can you imagine being able to journey between different worlds and find a new life!

A life filled with romance, love, and wealth  and of course challenges.

This story Another Lifetime is about just that!.

I will keep you posted on when it's published on Kindle.  I may have it available to purchase on my Blog.

Until then

Have a great day!


Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Another Lifetime Coming Soon!

I have almost finished my new book.....  Another Lifetime.

It will be published in kindle format and available on Amazon  soon.

I am so excited.  The story line is about a woman who is caught between two worlds.  There are love, obstacles, and spirits,  involved.

I will announce when its hits Amazon and is ready to buy.

I am still waiting for an answer from a few publishing houses about my other book-  The Invitation.   I understand it can take months to hear from them.

So I am being patient.

Until next time.....
 



Friday, April 8, 2016

Creative Writing-Fantasy

Creative writing is fun! Especially when writing fantasy stories. I get to let my imagination run wild.

The popular trend lately is vampires, science fiction, and  fantasy.  I don't care to write about violence with all the gory details. I prefer to create romantic stories mixed with magic and mind travel.

I currently completed a book with  one of those ingredients. Dimensional travel.

The Magic Herb has also that ingredient while Even Exchange has magic!

To all the writers out there....keep on writing

Saturday, February 27, 2016

Buy One-Get One FREE

The Count Down....Buy One-Get One FREE

March 1st begins the promotion.

Purchase THE MAGIC HERB and I will send you the link for EVEN EXCHANGE.

Both romantic fantasy stories with  twists.

After you have purchase THE MAGIC HERB-
Send me your e-mail and the date you purchased it. After Amazons  7 day period for returns, I will then send you the link for the free book.

Please understand there are some that will buy the book then return it after reading it within the 7 day period.

It's not fair to the writer who works hard to create an interesting, entertaining story.

Please leave a review or comment.

Any questions please e-mail me at
macourt60@gmail.com

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Buy One-Get One FREE

Buy One-Get One FREE.
Starting March 1st if you buy my book
 THE MAGIC HERB on Amazon  you get one free!.

For the entire month of March, I will be doing this promotion.

How it works:

Buy The Magic Herb then send me your e-mail with the date you purchased it.  After 7 days I will send you the link for Even Exchange.

The reason for the wait is that I want to be sure  no one has returned the book. Sorry- but there are some devious people out there.

Even for $2.99

Fair is fair.

So- purchase The Magic Herb send me an e-mail regarding the date it was purchased and I will send you the link for the FREE download.

Any questions-send me an e-mail
macourt60@gmail.com

  

Sunday, January 3, 2016

Fantasy Love Story



Do you enjoy reading fantasy love stories?

The Magic Herb is just that!  It's available on Amazon and Barnes and Nobles.

Please leave a comment or review...I would appreciate it.

As I have said in previous posts I always use a part of a person's characteristics in my stories.  So many of my protagonists have similar personality traits of those that I know.

I find it interesting to write that way.

The Magic Herb
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015BKBV0G

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-magic-herb-maryann-courtney/1122675130?ean=2940150836433

Sunday, December 13, 2015

What Do You Like To Read?



What do you like to read?  I read somewhere that a writer should write what they themselves enjoy reading.

I enjoy a good love story mixed with a fantasy that's probably why I write stories about love, relationships mixed with magic.

The book I am currently working on is just that but to be honest I am thinking of submitting it to a traditional publisher instead of publishing it myself.

It's again about challenges in love, but it has a three-way involvement. A mother/daughter and their troubled relationship and a man.  That alone spells trouble.

I truly believe reading  takes us away from our daily troubles and takes us on a journey inside other people's lives.

Until next time.....Keep reading and thanks for visiting my Blog





Friday, December 11, 2015

Cycles of Publishing




There are cycles of publishing that are impossible to gauge. They come in waves-  sci-fi, drama, horror, love stories.

Amazon indicates that science fiction and fantasy are big sellers, but a writer can't write in that genre if they aren't comfortable with it.

And yes, as a writer we should be able to write anything.....but I believe when you write what you enjoy you write better.

Myself, I enjoy writing about fantasy and love relationships. I wouldn't enjoy writing say a horror book. My experience is in relationships and my creativity seems to draw me towards writing fantasy.

So attempting to write for a specific genre at a certain time is not possible due to writing, editing, and then editing again before the story is perfect. By that time, the cycle would have moved on to the next one.

So as an author......when my book is complete  I publish it! Whatever cycle it  enters I rely on the readers to decide if they choose to read the book or not.

Friday, November 20, 2015

Kindle vs Nook

Nook
Kinde
Kindle vs Nook...Which do you have?
Both are similar and both are e-readers.

Amazon has the Kindle and 
Barnes & Noble has the Nook.

You can download and read on both. They both are compact and can easily fit into a handbag, duffle bag, or backpack.

Which one do you have to read your ebooks on?

The beauty of these handy devices is that you can download what you intend to read and there is no need to buy a book. When you are done you can save the story or delete it. No pesky books to store.

Handy devices for sure!

Of course, you can download an ebook on your PC and read it on that. A perfect way to relax and enjoy a good fantasy story. Perhaps one where the character stumbles upon another dimension of time.  Hmm sounds interesting to me! 


Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Sale

My ebook on Amazon is still on sale for $.99  due to the response I have decided to keep it at this low price for the month of November.

I enjoyed writing this story especially since I had met a woman similar to the one in Even Exchange. I try and create my stories that are close to life with one exception.they are fantasies.  I take some of the traits from the people and sometimes embellish them a little but not very much.

This young woman had low self-esteem to do what she did in the story. Love cannot be manipulated for any good. Many women have so much going for them yet they will lower their standards to have someone.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0150GDKIC

I hope you enjoy the story and leave me a comment or review.

Have a blessed day!

Sunday, October 25, 2015

She Doesn't Like It!


 She just doesn't like it!   I added my ebook The Magic Herb to the Goodreads site and I received thumbs down with an I don't like rating.

Now, The Magic Herb has some sexual scenes to the story and this woman did not like it.  I feel those scenes are appropriate to the story line and although I was a little surprised I guess some people may feel that way.

It is nowhere like Fifty shades of Gray, but I suppose some may be offended.

I just wanted to share this thought with you.


Thursday, October 22, 2015

E-book Sale




On Amazon, my e-book Even Exchange is on sale for a limited time.  It is on sale for $.99 cents!

You can purchase it now at the sale price for just a few days.  The sale will be on until Oct 26th.

I wanted to share this special offer with everyone because I had such a good ebook promotion response.

Again, please leave a comment or review.

Thanks in advance

M.A. Courtney

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Amazon Kindle-Ebook -The Magic Herb




I am pleased to say that my two e-books on Amazon:

Even Exchange
The Magic Herb

Both are doing well. Thank you to all that have downloaded the ebook or who is using KNEP read on Amazon.

I am excited and please with the progress.  Please, if you are reading this leave a review or a comment on Amazon.

We all enjoy a little fantasy to help us keep the stress away from our daily lives. And a little love and romance doesn't hurt either.

Have a wonderful day

I will keep all of you update when the third ebook is ready to be published.

On another note- Does anyone have an opinion if I should make The Magic Herb a sequel??

Let me know if you have an opinion.

Thanks