H.M. Ward’s: 4 Million Reasons To Self Publish Online Author Workshop

Posted on January 24, 2014 by admin

Get ready! It’s finally here! H.M. Ward’s online author workshop!

DATE: Feb. 1, 2014

TIME: 2pm EST – 3pm EST

LOCATION: Online – this is a webinar/ online workshop

COST: $49 (100% of your payment for this workshop is being donated to NOW I LAY ME DOWN TO SLEEP, an early infancy non-profit organization that helps grieving families with infant loss). I’m paying the payment processing fees, webinar costs, and anything else that comes up myself.

I’ve been asked to speak all over the place this year, and decided this is an easy and inexpensive way to hold a world-wide workshop for authors without ever leaving your living room.

About me:

H.M. Ward is an Indie author (self-published).
H.M. Ward has sold 4 MILLION books since her debut novel released in 2011.
Her novel DAMAGED: THE FERRO FAMILY was the #1 bestselling Indie Kindle Direct Publishing and CreateSpace title of 2013.
DAMAGED: THE FERRO FAMILY was the #14 bestselling title on Amazon of 2013.
In 2013 alone Ward had 11 different titles on the NEW YORK TIMES bestsellers list.
She is a NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, & USA TODAY bestselling author.
Her readership has grown to a social reach of over 20 million people.
H.M. Ward became a full time writer less than a year after her first novel appeared on the market.
THE ARRANGEMENT is her bestselling series of new adult romance serials about the eldest Ferro brother, Sean.
H.M. Ward has been a top 100 Amazon author every month of 2013.
On average in 2013 she released a new title every 2.5 weeks.
H.M. Ward owns H.M. Ward Press.

Series: Ferro Family, including: Damaged, The Arrangement, The Proposition, & Stripped. More romance series include Scandalous, Secrets, and The Secret Life of Trystan Scott. Paranormal Romance Series: Demon Kissed, Vampire Apocalypse.

If you haven’t attended an online workshop before, it has audio – you’ll hear me speaking, and you can see my computer screen. If you want to ask questions, there’s a place to type them in. It works really well.

The content of this workshop will be based on the feedback given by the registrants. From speaking with many people, it sounds like we’ll be talking about how to increase readership and marketing techniques. During the first part of the workshop I’ll talk and address the info you sent in prior to the workshop, then we’ll switch to a Q&A format. I think that will be the most productive way to do things. It should give you information that you can run out and use right away, which is a big deal.

You are welcome to attend whether you have published or are getting ready to publish your first book. I’m obviously happy about self-publishing, so everything will have that slant. Yeah Indie writers!

Before the workshop, you will get log in information so you can attend this event online. Have I mentioned this event is online?

Click the button below to register. Please note that seats are non-refundable. There are a VERY limited number of slots. In the event of a cancellation on my part, you will be refunded in full.

Please respect that THIS EVENT IS FOR AUTHORS ONLY.

WORKSHOP SOLD OUT

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ARRANGEMENT 13 Teaser!

Posted on January 11, 2014 by admin

ARRANGEMENT 13 TEASER:

(This section is from Sean’s point of view)

“When I blink, I feel Avery beneath my body, but my ghosts won’t release me. I choke and realize the room is silent—like before. Images from that night long ago continue to bombard me, flashing in and out of my mind, clouding the present with the past.”

This is the next book that will be out, so it’s coming really soon! I know tons of you have been waiting. The serials release once a month. All other series have 5 books total, expect for this one. We have fans asking for an engagement, wedding, and baby Ferro. Plus you’ll notice some of the other books tangling in and out (DAMAGED, STRIPPED, PROPOSITION, TRYSTAN SCOTT, etc).

And for the first time ever – there is an entire chapter from Sean’s point of view. Yes, you’ll get inside that beautifully disturbed man’s head! I can’t wait to share it with you! Eeeeep!!!!

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SECRETS Series (Reg. $14.95) On Sale For $2.99 Today Only! Grab it!

Posted on January 6, 2014 by admin

ONLY $2.99 TODAY ONLY FOR THE ENTIRE SET OF SECRETS!

For a limited time you can get the SECRETS OMNIBUS edition and take home all 5 volumes and save. The complete series is $14.95 when purchased separately.

By New York Times Bestselling Author H.M. Ward

Sex is supposed to be sexy, tantalizing, and completely erotic, but Anna never seems to find the right guy. This one seems to be a germ-a-phobe, and the previous boyfriend wasn’t much better. Anna just wants to be wanted. Is that too much to ask?

As Anna tries to wiggle out of one relationship, a new one surfaces, but it’s forbidden. Cole Stevens is twice her age, arrogant, rich, and sexy as hell. To make matters worse, he’s her boss and her teacher.

When Anna’s internship plans derail, she ends up working at Cole’s elite New York City studio. Close proximity leads Anna to discover that the billionaire bachelor is emotionally scarred. Everyone has secrets, but Cole’s run deeper, cutting him to his core. Cole is trouble in a sexy shell. He’s nothing Anna needs and everything she wants.

Genre: New Adult
Type: Omnibus Edition/ Complete Collection
Paper Edition is 700 pages

GRAB THE ENTIRE SECRETS COLLECTION FOR ONLY $2.99 TODAY:

What readers are saying:

“Strong willed & smart female characters, sexual tension, forbidden attraction, smart & quirky humor! ” -Melanie

“A girl who falls for her teacher.. Go get your copy today.” -B. Warnick

“Loved the chemistry of Cole and Anna! You will too!” -Amy

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New Release – THE PROPOSITION 2 (Bryan Ferro) Is Out Today

Posted on December 31, 2013 by admin

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NEW RELEASE! THE PROPOSITION 2: THE FERRO FAMILY

Description:

By NEW YORK TIMES Bestselling Author H.M. Ward

Blackmail. Sex. Ferro.

There’s no doubt in my mind that Bryan Ferro is serious–if I don’t sleep with him, he’ll destroy me. Everything I’ve earned will be blown away like dust, and my life will no longer be my own. His demand for just one night rolls into days. He doesn’t want me for a one-time fling, it’s more than that.

But as I stand there, ready to tell him off, I hear it. The familiar sound, the hesitation, the slight hitch in his voice, and that’s what forces me to my knees. It’s not Neil, Maggie, or even the money–it’s Bryan.

Genre: New Adult Romance
This story unfolds over 5 volumes approx. 125 pages each.

GRAB THE PROPOSITION 2 TODAY AT THESE RETAILERS!

(iTunes and the Paperback will appear shortly)

“Leaves you breathless and begging for more.” -Mz

“An emotional roller coaster.” -Nicole

“Hot and intense!” -Melanie

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A Note About ARCs

Posted on December 19, 2013 by admin

A NOTE ABOUT ARCs. This makes me sad, but I don’t know if I’m going to offer ARCs anymore and here’s why. A cardinal rule was broken–someone took the ebook and posted it online, which is a horrible thing to do. It’s pirating, and it’s NOT legal to distrube free copies. ARC ebooks were for ‘your eyes only’ which was exclicitly stated.

Guys, I’ve been thinking about how to handle this. I know who did it, and, yes, I could post their name and publically yell at this person, but that doesn’t fix the problem. Other authors have stopped giving eARCs all together. I really didn’t want to punish the good people because of a few bad folks, but this has happened more than once.

Distrubing ARCs is a lot of work and is a nice thing to do for fans who love my books and want to leave reviews, but when stuff like this happens it leaves me wondering if I should continue to offer them. So, I’m giving it another chance and changing the way my ARCs are done. Keep an eye out.

And if you see someone posting an author’s book online for free, tell them that they are a complete asshat and that copyright fines are freakin’ expensive (up to $250,000). If you’d like to see more info on copyright, please visit: http://www.copyright.gov.

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Limited Edition Omnibus: SECRETS THE COMPLETE COLLECTION

Posted on December 17, 2013 by admin

For a limited time you can get the SECRETS OMNIBUS edition and take home all 5 volumes and save. The complete series is $14.95 when purchased separately.

By New York Times Bestselling Author H.M. Ward

Genre: New Adult
Type: Omnibus Edition/ Complete Collection
Paper Edition is 700 pages

GRAB THE SECRETS COLLECTION NOW AT THESE RETAILERS:

What readers are saying:

“Strong willed & smart female characters, sexual tension, forbidden attraction, smart & quirky humor! ” -Melanie

“A girl who falls for her teacher.. Go get your copy today.” -B. Warnick

“Loved the chemistry of Cole and Anna! You will too!” -Amy

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THE ARRANGEMENT 12 Released Today

Posted on December 10, 2013 by admin

The 12th book in the bestselling THE ARRANGEMENT series is out! Wahoo!

Description:

THE SERIES WITH OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD
Volume 12 in the New York Times Bestselling Arrangement Serials

***Warning Sexual Content***

There is so much blood that I can’t think. The night goes from bliss to chaos in a matter of moments.As the truth begins to unravel, it’s clear that I can’t trust anyone, except Sean Ferro. The same man that threatens to destroy me could also be my salvation–and I could be his.

Genre: New Adult Romance
This story unfolds over multiple volumes approx. 125 pages each.
~The Arrangement Vol 1-12 are on sale now.~

**The fans voted and the sexual content remained in the book and was NOT toned down.**

GRAB THE ARRANGEMENT 12 NOW AT THESE RETAILERS:

(Kobo, and Paperback links coming soon)

What readers are saying:

“I absolutely LOVE Sean in this book! We finally get a glimpse of the REAL man beneath that hard exterior! He loves Avery and will do anything to protect her! OMG and the sex scenes at the end are AMAZINGGGGGGGG!” -DPM

“Love the crossover between books. I had to fan myself a little during this one but oh my goodness probably my favorite…Going to reread this one now. HOT HOT HOT!” -Ashley H.

“This series has totally taken a turn that I never would have expected. It keeps you on the edge of your seat and makes you want to read extremely fast just so you can find out what happens next.” -Keitha B.

Characters that appear in this book are also in other series: Peter Ferro Granz & Sidney (DAMAGED), Bryan Ferro (THE PROPOSITION), Jonathan Ferro (STRIPPED), and Trystan Scott’s backstory (COLLIDE).

You do NOT have to read these other series to know what’s going on, but if you like a character and want to know more about them, go for it! Pst! DAMAGED and COLLIDE are 99 cents right now.

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New Release! THE PROPOSITION 1: THE FERRO FAMILY

Posted on December 2, 2013 by admin

THE PROPOSITION VOL. 1: THE FERRO FAMILY was released today. This is the story of Bryan Ferro (Sean, Peter, & Jon’s cousin). You might remember him from STRIPPED. Sean also balks about him now and again.

Description:

By NEW YORK TIMES Bestselling Author H.M. Ward

“Blackmail. Sex. Ferro.

His dark hair, bright eyes, and cocky grin look just the way I remembered. The last time I saw Bryan’s Ferro’s beautiful body, he was naked and shimmering with sweat. This time he’s wearing a tux and a wicked smirk that makes my heart beat too fast. It’s been so long since I’ve seen him, the moment feels supercharged.

But, the words that fall out of his mouth aren’t what I expect and shock me to the core. They aren’t light and pleasant, like ex-lovers who decided to part ways. His tone is clipped, and if his jaw locked any tighter, it would crack. He doesn’t care about my personal life, my recent loss, or my boyfriend.

Bryan makes his intentions clear–if I don’t sleep with him, he’ll ruin me.”

Genre: New Adult Romance
This story unfolds over five volumes approx. 125 pages each.

GRAB THE PROPOSITION 1 AT THESE RETAILERS:

(iTunes & Paperback to follow)

What readers are saying:

“Great story of tragedy, blackmail, and sex!” -Jodi B.

“Every bit as intoxicating as her others.” -F. Griffith

“Watch out Sean, your cousin is giving you a run for your money in the dark, heartless, sexy alpha male department.” -DPM

FYI: My serial novellas typically have 5 books per series unless it becomes fan controlled like THE ARRANGEMENT. SECRETS & TRYSTAN SCOTT are complete serials with 5 per series.

Timeline: THE PROPOSITION runs concurrently with STRIPPED. You do not need to read the other Ferro family books to understand this one. Each series is stand alone.

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10 Completed Series by HM Ward

Posted on November 29, 2013 by admin

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“Does she ever finish a series?!” That sentiment, or something like it, has been popping up more and more lately. I’d like to say Psh, to that. Psht! As if! Over the course of two short years I have started and finished the series below.

That’s NINE NOVELS, just for the series below, that were written and completed in 2 years. Plus the novellas!

THIS blog and my facebook page are the only places to get real answers about things. Authors aren’t allowed to comment on the Kindle forums, so please know that I’m not ignoring you when you ask questions. Come over to the FB page and any thing you ask will be answered pretty quick.

Here is a list of completed series.

COMPLETED SERIES: (9 NOVELS + the novellas written since 2011)

DAMAGED (novel, 340pgs, cliffhanger, 1 of 2 book series)
DAMAGED 2 (novel, 325 pgs, no cliffhanger, 2 of 2 book series)
SCANDALOUS (novel, 324 pgs no cliffhanger, was originally a stand alone)
SCANDALOUS 2 (novel, 338 pgs, no cliffhanger, was added b/c of fan demand)
SECRETS 1-5 (serials, cliff hangers, ea vol is ~20K-35K words or 130-190 pgs ea at trade paperback size)
CHRISTMAS KISSES (stand alone novella – 132 pgs)
A LITTLE CHRISTMAS ROMANCE (stand alone novella – 96 pgs)
DEMON KISSED 1-5 (novels, length: 242-496 pgs each, 5 novel series, cliffhangers)
STONE PRISON (novella, 78pgs, stand alone)
THE SECRET LIFE OF TRYSTAN SCOTT 1-5 (serials, cliffhangers, approx 130 trade paperback pages ea)
THE WEDDING CONTRACT (stand alone novel, Ferro world – 306 pgs)
SECOND CHANCES (stand alone novel, 316 pgs)

Many readers will enjoy a book, and go looking for another by the same author while waiting for the next release in the first series they picked up. I often have a couple of active series going at a time, which can make it feel like everything that’s picked up leaves the readers waiting for something more. That’s why I try to indicate completed series in the listings. Having multiple active series lets me continue writing while ideas still develop for another title. A traditional author may spend a year thinking and writing on a book. Instead of leaving that as dead time, I use it to write another book.

I know there are people who like to read series ONLY after everything is released, and that is wonderful. That is also the reason why the listings indicate if the book is part of a series, and how many there are. e.g. STRIPPED is 1 of 2.

As a general rule of thumb, H.M. Ward romance novels have 2 books per series, and 5 books per serial unless otherwise stated.

The exception to the rule is THE ARRANGEMENT. It does not have a firm number of books in the series because it is fan driven. That means the fans are dictating what happens to the story line (e.g. Should I leave in the dark sex scene in book 5?, Should Avery and Marty’s relationship change?, Should Sean propose?, What should happen to Mel?, etc.) Every decision the fans make alters the story and adds to it.

For people who like to know how many books the series will have, I can’t tell you yet. I do know that it’s winding down, but that’s all I know. It depends on what the fans ask for at this point. I strongly suggest NOT reading this series if you hate cliffhangers. The Arrangement series is the only series that I have that’s like this. It’s sold over a million copies and has at least half a million fans who LOVE the story and are dying for more.

Another common question is about release dates. Novels typically have a firm release dates, while serials do not. Why is that? It’s so that the serials get into your hands faster. If I set a publication date, I have to stall the release for as long as several weeks, which would suck. So I don’t do that. I release serials as soon as they’re finished, which is generally every 3-4 weeks.

On average, I’ve released a new book every 2.5 weeks this year.

RELEASE INFO! Last Monday A LITTLE CHRISTMAS ROMANCE was released. This upcoming Monday THE PROPOSITION 1 will come out. The following Monday will be THE ARRANGEMENT 12. Then, I’ll drop.

That’ll be 45 books written and published in 2 years.

Follow this link to read more about THE ARRANGEMENT series and fan driven serials.

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Updated on July 20th, 2014. Total book count over 55 at this time.

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New Release: A LITTLE CHRISTMAS ROMANCE Only 99 Cents Today

Posted on November 25, 2013 by admin

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ONLY 99 CENTS (reg. price $2.99)

A new little Christmas story.

Description:

A Short Holiday Romance by New York Times Bestselling Author H.M. Ward

There’s no such thing as second chances, and Brooke would know. This Christmas will be spent alone and celebrated, same as the last. It doesn’t matter that she’s a disgruntled mall elf, standing next to a chimney-scented Santa with the most annoying co-worker ever. It doesn’t make Christmas more magical. It’s just another day to endure, and the holiday can’t pass fast enough. That is, until her old flame, Chris, spots her.

After taking a picture with Brooke in her elf costume, things take an unexpected turn. Maybe getting through the night won’t be so difficult after all.

This short holiday novella is 96 pages in the print edition.

GRAB IT NOW AT THESE RETAILERS:

*Note: This book will be available on iTunes, Nook, and Kobo. It was uploaded but hasn’t appeared yet. I’ll post links as soon as it’s up. The paperback will be available in a few days.

What readers are saying:

“A heartfelt, loving Christmas story”

“I loved that Brooke and Chris playfully bantered with each other. There’s a hot cocoa scene that is very sexy. I absolutely loved this book!!!”

“A great short story about lasting love. Romantic, uplifting, heartwarming and gets you in the Christmas spirit.”

Happy Holidays! Thank you so much!

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