H.M. Ward – Rapid Releases, Writer’s Block, & What’s Next

Posted on October 7, 2013 by admin

I thought I’d take a second to let you guys know how I go about writing my books.

The key thing is: There are always several books in the pipeline at once. I’ll work on something for a while and put it aside when it’s not ‘speaking to me’ anymore. Why do I do this? So I can wait until inspiration strikes and then pick it up again.

Writing this way keeps things rolling along, avoids writer’s block, and periodically there will be a succession of rapid releases where three to four titles get published in a few weeks. You guys probably noticed that. It happened recently when Trystan Scott, Stripped, and The Arrangement all came out back to back. In the span of 4 weeks, there were 3 new titles. It took longer than that to write them, and the only reason I was able to release books that quickly was because I was working on more than one title at a time.

I’d just like to take a second and point out how insane it is to release books that fast. Traditionally, books that are released quickly come out every 6 months, with a typical release date of a year being more the norm. Hardly anyone releases books on a weekly schedule, but I do. On average, a new H.M. Ward title comes out every 2.5 weeks. If I wrote one title at a time, there’s no way that would happen, and you’d actually get books slower because wrestling with a book that doesn’t want to be written is like pulling teeth from a camel’s butt. It’s seriously messed up.

Once in a while, a few very excited fans will tell me to just write one thing at a time thinking that’s what works best, but the truth is that different things work better for different writers. This is what works for me, so the next time you see my upcoming releases, you can know those titles are coming pretty quick.

What are you working on now? SECRETS & LIES, THE PROPOSITION, DIVERGENT, THE ARRANGEMENT, plus some other stuff that has no title yet.
What did you just finish? A LITTLE CHRISTMAS ROMANCE (This year’s Holiday Novella)
What are you working on next? THE ARRANGEMENT 11
What’s the weirdest sentence you’ve written this week? Uh, that thing about the camel’s butt takes the cake.
Where can fans offer their ideas for your books? The facebook page. Right now I’m taking names for the heroine in A LITTLE CHRISTMAS ROMANCE.
Which book comes out next? Either ARRANGEMENT 11 or THE PROPOSITION. I haven’t decided yet. Then at the end of the month A LITTLE CHRISTMAS ROMANCE will be released.

Okay peeps! That’s all for now! Feel free to stop by the facebook page and say hi.

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FREE STRIPPED Bookmarks! They Shimmer! Oooh! Ahhh!

Posted on August 28, 2013 by admin

FREE STRIPPED bookmarks with hottie Jonathan Ferro! They shimmer! Ooh! Aaah! How to get one?

EASY! Mail a self-addressed STAMPED envelope to:

HM Ward
Stripped Bookmark
PO Box 3621
Abilene, TX 79604

*Remember that the bookmark needs to fit in the envelope so don’t send a tiny one.* The bookmark is 8″ on the longest side. The normal letter-sized business envelopes work great. Expect to see it in your mailbox in 1-3 weeks.

Preorder STRIPPED on Kindle: http://www.amzn.to/168d7oO
STRIPPED Paperback Preorder is up too (9/8 release):http://amzn.to/13p15kl

Kobo and Nook will have the book on release day, which is SEPT. 2nd!

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New Release: THE ARRANGEMENT 7 Was Released Today! (NA Romance)

Posted on May 12, 2013 by admin

THE ARRANGEMENT 7 IS OUT!

DESCRIPTION:

“Volume 7 in the New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Arrangement Serials

When Avery learns Sean’s dark secret, everything changes. His confession blindsides her. Sean has a shady past, she knew that from the beginning, but this is so much worse than she thought. There’s a dangerous side to Sean. It’s alluring and frightening at the same time. Avery has to decide if love can overcome anything or if she should protect her heart.

Genre: New Adult Romance
This story unfolds over multiple volumes of approx. 20,000 words each or 100 pgs.
~The Arrangement Vol 1 – 7 are on sale now.~

*Content warning: This volume is more graphic than the others and has parts that are unsuitable for younger readers.

Hint hint: If you can read DAMAGED before you read this volume, that would be good.

Reader Review:

“Captivating and intense. The Arrangement 7 goes beyond anything I expected! My heart was in my throat and I couldn’t read it fast enough to find out what happens to Avery and Sean” -Joanne

GET THE ARRANGEMENT 7 NOW AT THESE RETAILERS:

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DAMAGED (A New Adult Novel) Released Today!

Posted on April 5, 2013 by admin

A New Adult Romance Novel by New York Times Bestselling Author H.M. Ward

Life sucks. And, as soon as Sidney picks up the pieces something always knocks her back onto her butt. It’s never pretty, but this time is different. This time pretty isn’t even the right word.

Peter is the personification of perfection. It’s like he fell off his angel perch in purgatory, because let’s face it–any guy that hot has got to be naughty. He was probably sent here to ruin her life.

Peter is beyond beautiful with his sexy blue eyes, dark hair, and toned body. Add in his charming wit and Peter is everything Sidney ever wanted in a man, but when things get hot and heavy Peter shows her the door. Sidney takes the walk of shame and leaves. It’s the end of the worst blind date ever. Her life couldn’t possibly reach higher levels of suckage, but it does.

The next morning everything comes crashing down. The insanely hot guy from last night, the one that saw her half naked, is teaching at the front of the class room.

Genre: New Adult Romance Novel
Recommended Age: 17 yrs+
Print Edition: 348 pages

“Holy hot for teacher! I loved this book” – Stay Blu Reads

“Ward has such a brilliant way with words creating such a realist world that we can get lost in, and creating characters that could easily be your best friends.” -Nicole

“I loved that. Serious sexual tension!” -Spare Time Book Blog

“STUNNING! PERFECTLY STUNNING! This book was a perfect ride of emotions from page one. Can not wait for book 2. You will Love this book. READ IT! I Command YOU to read this BOOK!!” -Vicci’s Crazy Book Addiction

Get DAMAGED now at these retailers:

Anticipated release for Damaged 2 is summer 2013. Happy reading!

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Giveaway! Summer Beach Bag of The Arrangement Swag Worth Over $60!

Posted on March 10, 2013 by admin

Enter to win the Beach Bash Giveaway. The winner will get this great little tote filled with swag from the bestselling THE ARRANGEMENT series. It’s perfect for a nice little getaway or a trip to the beach, and with all the snow I know that I can’t wait to get to the beach!

Volume 1 in the Arrangement Serials by NY Times Bestselling Author H.M. Ward

FML is becoming Avery’s motto. Just when she doesn’t think things could get any worse, they do. When her car stalls out at a busy intersection and she gets out to check under the hood, a guy steals her car. Armed with a dress and a pair of Chucks, Avery runs after the thief. When a hot stranger offers to help, she can’t say no. That’s how Avery meets Sean Ferro, the totally sexy, totally damaged guy with more secrets than she has time for.

Avery doesn’t have time for anything anymore. Her is life falling apart and it’s not just the car. It’s everything, and it doesn’t matter how tightly she tries to hold on, there’s nothing left to hold on to. With the sudden death of her parents, it’s only a matter of months until Avery’s shot at college is gone, and she’s living in a cardboard box. Other students have their families to rely on when things get bad. Avery has no one.

But there’s one option, one incredibly sexy, morally devoid, option. If Avery takes a job as a call girl, one guy could save her. One client. One time. She just has to say yes.

Genre: New Adult Romance, Serial
This story unfolds over multiple volumes approx. 20,000 words each.

THE ARRANGEMENT series is new adult contemporary romance. Recommended ages 17yrs+.

Terms and conditions are listed below on the rafflecopter thingie. Open to US only. Go enter and win a swag pack worth over $60! The winner will be announced here, so make sure you check back.

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Thanks for reading! Good luck!!!

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The Arrangement Vol 4 is Up on Nook!

Posted on March 4, 2013 by admin

THE ARRANGEMENT VOL 4 is finally up on Nook! Hooray!

Description:

“Volume 4 in the Arrangement Serials by New York Times Bestselling Author H.M. Ward

Avery finds out too late that her heart isn’t cut out to be a call girl. She’s too attracted to Sean. Avery doesn’t just want Sean’s body, she wants his heart. When he sent her away, Avery was devastated. Trying to pick up the pieces is hard, especially since she can’t get another job.

Caught in an impossible position with her employer, everything hinges on making this next client happy, but things don’t go as they should. To make matters worse, Sean shows up at the worst time. Avery dreams of a chance to start over, to erase Sean from her life forever and leave her old life behind. But, it’s beginning to look more and more like just a dream.”

Genre: New Adult Romance
This story unfolds over multiple volumes approx. 20,000 words each.
~The Arrangement Vol 1, 2, & 3 are on sale now.~

GET THE ARRANGEMENT VOL 4 NOW!

iTunes, Smashwords, and Kobo links will appear soon.

What fans are saying:

“By far the best installment yet. I truly felt Avery’s pain when she felt rejected by Sean. Although emotional there were parts where I was laughing out loud. You will not be disappointed. So glad there is another installment coming. Can’t wait to see what happens next! Awesome emotional roller coaster! “ -Auna

“This series just keeps getting better and better.” -Brittany

“This story has had me hooked from the very start! I love how independent Avery is. I love a strong female that you can root for, someone who has some fire to her. Avery is definitely that girl! Sean shows us a little more this book and we see what happens in the darker side of Ms.Black’s company. She’s definitely not an enemy I’d want! All in all, once again, I have to give this hot, action packed steam fest five stars!” -Littleboysmom

“This series has hooked me and reeled me in. I had this volume read the night I received it and read it a second time before I went to bed. After reading this one, I am counting down the days until the next one is released. I was so caught up in the emotions that I was angry, I laughed, and I cried.” -Jodie D.

*****GET READY FOR MORE!*****

Thank you so much to all the awesome fans who love THE ARRANGEMENT series! As requested, volume 4 is NOT the final book in this series. Hooray! Volume 5 will be out in a few weeks and you’ll get more Sean and Avery, and have the chance to delve deeper into their lives.

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THE ARRANGEMENT VOL 4 Was Released Today!

Posted on March 3, 2013 by admin

THE ARRANGEMENT VOL 4 was released today! Eeeeeeep!

Description:

“Volume 4 in the Arrangement Serials by New York Times Bestselling Author H.M. Ward

Genre: New Adult Romance
This story unfolds over multiple volumes approx. 20,000 words each.
~The Arrangement Vol 1, 2, & 3 are on sale now.~

GET THE ARRANGEMENT VOL 4 NOW!

iTunes, Smashwords, and Kobo links will appear soon.

What fans are saying:

*****GET READY FOR MORE!*****

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Update on THE ARRANGEMENT Series

Posted on February 18, 2013 by admin

About a week ago, I asked the fans if they thought I should make THE ARRANGEMENT series wrap up in the next volume, or if they wanted more Sean and Avery. The answer was MORE Sean and Avery. You guys asked for it, and got it! THE ARRANGEMENT serials will not end at volume 4. They will keep going. Hooray!

Here are the new covers for Vol 4 & 5. Oooh! Aaaaah!

Volume 4 will be released in a week or so. To get an email reminder on release day, you can click here to make sure you don’t miss it. Thank you to all the fans who love this series!

When I first starting writing THE ARRANGEMENT, I had no idea what people would think. I got a couple of weird looks when I mentioned it to people, but what do they know? The books took off quickly. Volume 3 has been sitting in the top 100 on Amazon and I’m getting tons of email asking when the next book will be out. It’s so awesome to know that many people love this story. I can’t wait to share the rest of Sean and Avery’s sexy story with you.

So, Volume 4 will be out in about a week. Thanks for reading!

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SCANDALOUS Hit the Top 100 Books on Kindle!

Posted on January 10, 2013 by admin

Last night something awesome happened! SCANDALOUS hit the top hundred ebooks on Kindle! Happy dance! To celebrate, I’m leaving the price at 99¢ through Sunday. (Reg. price is $4.99)

SCANDALOUS is a contemporary adult romance.

“5 huge sinfully scandalous stars! Beautifully erotic. I cannot recommend it enough.” -Tessamari

“This might be the sexiest book I have ever read! Sooooo freaking sexy!”
-Leslie

“Steamy, sexy read… One of my favorite couples.” -Faithim

GET SCANDALOUS FOR ONLY 99¢!

Thank you to everyone who bought this book and recommended it to their friends. You guys are so freaking awesome, I can’t even tell you! I saw SCANDALOUS plugged all over the place yesterday.

And in case you missed it, SCANDALOUS 2 will be released this spring.

In the meantime, if you are looking for more romance books, check out the book list on my main site. SECRETS & TRYSTAN SCOTT are both romance. DAMAGED will appear later this month.

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Find Out How to Get SECRETS 4 for 99 Cents on Release Day!

Posted on November 13, 2012 by admin

I have to tell you that SECRETS now gets more fan mail than DEMON KISSED, which is nuts. Every day I open my email and there are letters there begging for more of Cole and Anna. The Amazon sales rank is in the top 3,000 out of 1.8 million titles, which blows me away. It’s quickly become one of my bestselling titles.

This surprises me, because there’s little movement in the reviews. Usually a hot book stacks up reviews faster, but SECRETS looks like the lonely loser at the review table. Why does it matter? I use the reviews to judge how committed fans are to a series and to judge which book should be written next. At the rate the reviews are pouring in, VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE #3 should totally be the next book I write, but for some reason I’m writing SECRETS 4. The reason is you guys. You’ve totally blown me away with the fan mail, so I’m going to offer up a little carrot to get all you shy SECRETS fans to come out and play.

If SECRETS Vol 1 hits 20 reviews on Amazon before the release date for SECRETS Vol 4, I’ll DISCOUNT SECRETS Vol 4 to 99 CENTS for release day! Eeeep! Shut up! Yeah, I will. A bunch of you already wrote something that could be used for your review. Cut and paste your email/ twitter/ facebook message and post that.

And to sweeten the deal, if there are 25 reviews, I’ll post SECRETS Vol 4 early! Double boo yah! Read it! Go do it! Join the rabid fans who already love this series.

Genre: New Adult/ Mature YA – not suitable for you younger readers.

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