25 Things About H.M. Ward (PNR Author)

1. My favorite color is purple.

2. My secret favorite color is pink.

3. I like to make sublime things, and I’m a hopeless romantic.

4. I believe in true love, and was lucky enough to find it and keep it.

5. I love somber, melancholy stories and music.

6. I play the cello, and competed when I was younger.

7. I LOVE playing in pit orchestras.

8. And I’m infatuated with the theatre. Backstage, when the lights are down, and the theatre is empty offers a ghostly hallowedness that is so alluring, I could sit there, listening to the silence forever.

9. The giggles of a child are like Pixie Stix for the soul.

10. Dogs love me, although I only admire them from a distance. It’s quite awkward, actually.

11. I have middle child syndrome. My mom told me so. A lot.

12. I have curly hair that puts Side Show Bob’s untamed mane to shame.

13. My favorite number is 3.

14. I’m a professional artist (commissioned painter).

15. I’m a full time writer. DEMON KISSED (A Paranormal Romance-Book #1 in the Demon Kissed Series) (Demon Kissed #1) was my 1st book. I shot all the covers for this series in my studio.

16. Although my mother thinks so, I am not the heroine in any of my books even they have unmanageable hair, middle child syndrome, an affinity for art and music, are rather clumsy, and like the #3.

17. Oh yeah, I’m clumsy.

18. My favorite book is Peter and Wendy.

19. I went to seminary. I forget exactly how that happened.

20. I’m an award winning boudoir photographer.

21. I appear to be slightly bipolar, tripolar as I’m reading this list.

22. I’m introverted. I’d be a hermit but I don’t like caves.

23. I’m a native NYer, which is why most of my novels take place on Long Island. The high school in DEMON KISSED is Deer Park High. Yes, there is a prop room in the basement. That was just an open invitation to trouble. What the hell were they thinking?

24. When I 1st moved to TX, I thought nice people were trying to steal my car. They’d say stuff like, “How are you?” and “Nice morning, isn’t it?” I managed not to punch anyone. They say I’m doing rather well now.

25. I found out I’m old last week. It didn’t go over well. I’m hoping it was a mistake.

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Cover Reveal: COLLIDE (The Secret Life of Trystan Scott) by H.M. Ward (YA Romance)

YA Romance, Mature YA book, contemporary romance, secret life, hannah montanna

Cover reveal! And series reveal!

Okay, I didn’t really say anything about this series. It’s something I was working on along with NEVERLAND LOST.

COLLIDE turned into one of those stories that I can’t stop thinking about, even though it was supposed to be something on the side to play with while writing CATALYST (Vampire Apocalypse #2).

COLLIDE is about the secret life of Trystan Scott. It’s told in 1st person, from his friend Mari’s point-of-view.

Mari was assigned to run lines with Trystan after school–it’s a job any other girl would have died to get–but Mari doesn’t want to be like everyone else. She’s thinks a kiss should mean something and Trystan gives them away like jellybeans. When Mari accidentally overhears that Trystan is in love, she can’t believe it. He’s pining over some girl that doesn’t know he’s alive. The confident swagger and endless stream of girls is a facade. Mari keeps his secret, but she learns quickly about an even bigger secret to keep.

This story will be part of a series.  It’s about music, acting, art and a hot bad boy that finally meets his match.  Anticipated release: November 2012.

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SECRETS VOL. 1 by Ella Steele (Mature YA) is on sale today!

SECRETS VOL. 1 by Ella Steele was released today!

DESCRIPTION: Everyone has a secret, and Anna Lamore is about to find out that some people will do anything to protect theirs. She unknowingly stumbles into the worst situation that her career, and her emotions, can handle. Meeting the infamously powerful and sexy Cole Stevens throws her life into turmoil. Not only is the wealthy artist everything she doesn’t need, but his studio is branded with controversy that can kill Anna’s career before it even starts.

Genre: New Adult/ Mature YA

This fun, flirty story is told through five separate volumes. Each novel is about 200 pages long. Volume 1 is 256 pages and will also be available in mass paperback. This story line is different than SCANDALOUS. It features Anna Lamore, a NYC college student in need of an internship to graduate and Cole Stevens, a wealthy artist. Eeep! I can’t wait to hear what you think!

GET SECRETS VOL. 1 NOW VIA:

  

SECRETS Vol 2 will be released on: Aug 25, 2012. 

To learn about all of Ella Steele’s books and to make sure you don’t miss any promotions, please visit her blog over here.

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BANE Trivia by H.M. Ward (Vampire Paranormal Romance)

Yup. It’s true. The world in BANE was going to be insanely hot until I saw the model’s coat. Instant make over to snow. After watching a documentary on the ice caps and global warming, I changed the world to a frozen wasteland. Never underestimate the power of a cool coat!

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Cover Reveal CATALYST (Vampire Apocalypse #2)

Cover reveal for VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE #2 – CATALYST!!!  This is the second book in the series.

Kahli is the last surviving wild human. Book two continues where the first book ends.

And in case you have trouble telling series order – all the Vampire Apocalypse series titles are in alphabetical order: Bane is #1, Catalyst is #2, Divergent is #3, etc.

Release date: Sept 2012

I’ll post the exact date when it gets closer.

Haven’t read Book #1 yet?

Go get BANE Vampire Apocalypse #1 on:

    

Thanks so much! You guys rock!!!

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Books are Weapons

So, I’ve been a kindle user since January 2011. If you read my facebook posts from around that time, you’ll see that I totally hated the thing. I kept trying to turn the page (ah-dher) and I hated that the screen is gray, among other things.

Well, it’s now about a year and half later and I have to tell you…

I strongly dislike paper books. Now, I’m not talking about collectible editions that are so pretty and old and sit pretty on my bookcase. I look at those with careful fingers and lovingly pat the covers. No, I’m talking about the reading-for-fun books–the new releases that I blow through in a few days. I have to say that: Hardcovers are the worst.Reading in bed, late at night – tell me this? Which would you rather have come crashing down on your face when you fall asleep? Kindle or a hardcover 500 page book? Yeah. The Kindle falls and it’s like ouch! Notice the lack of sharp pointy corners on all models. Foresight? Hell yeah.

To tell you the truth, I used to laugh (and still do) at the Kindle commercials where they are selling it by telling you that regular paper books are hard, heavy, and just awkward. I sit there laughing! What ludicrous things to say. They need to tell it like it is – no SHOW it like it is. If Amazon showed a commercial with someone reading in bed and the consequences of pointy cornered books stabbing you in the head, and how safe a kindle is–I’d still laugh–but that strikes a little closer to home.

So, in short, this post was to tell you that I’m completely shocked. I HATED the Kindle when I first used it. Now, its the other way around. I’m reading a hardcover and my husband is laughing at me. I’m having so many problems: anything from hand-strain from holding it up, to getting hit in the face, to trying to get the shadow off the page (forgot about that - doesn’t happen with a flat screen), and paper cuts. Yeah, I’m a menace. The ereader was made for people like me, I just didn’t realize it until now. :)

I can’t wait for Kindle to come out with the glowsoft screen like the Nook has. I so totally want that!  Which Kindle is my favorite? The smallest one. That’s my everyday ereader. It fits in my purse or my pocket and it doesn’t make me bleed. I appreciate that.

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STONE PRISON by H.M. Ward Gets a New Cover!

So, I’ve been thinking about it for a while, and finally decided to try STONE PRISON with a new cover… something that matched the creepy contents of the book a little bit better.

This is the new ebook cover that will be on Kobo, Kindle, and Nook.  The paperback will still have the old pretty cover of the girl walking up the stone stair case to the tower.

Yes, that’s a glass slipper.

Yes, STONE PRISON is a dark, twisted Cinderella story.

And yes, the rumors are true – don’t read it before bed.

Reviews of STONE PRISON via Goodreads:

“Dark and beautiful.” -Heather Marie

“A Cinderella story gone dark.” -Yianna

“Took me on a wild ride. Loved it!” -Krista

Grab STONE PRISON now:

      

Have an awesome day!  And thanks to everyone who voted for a cover.  You guys ROCK!

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TORN (Demon Kissed #3) is 99 Cents This Weekend!

TORN (DEMON KISSED #3) is on sale for 99 cents this weekend only!

Grab book #3 and get caught up! This is one of my favorite books in the series. It’s the one where everything changes and nothing is what it seems.

FYI, you can grab books #1-3 for under $5 this weekend.  That’s right! Demon Kissed is still on sale for 99 cents. Cursed is $2.99, and with Torn only 99 cents, you’ll have the first three books in the Demon Kissed series for under $5!

TORN has NEVER been on sale for 99 cents before.  I have no idea when or if I’ll do it again, so if you’ve been thinking about reading it, grab it now!

GET TORN FOR 99 CENTS NOW VIA:

     

When you are done, make sure you enter to win the set of signed books up for grabs! Full details are listed in this post.

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Enter to Win a SIGNED SET of the DEMON KISSED SERIES by HM Ward!

JULY & AUGUST SIGNED BOOK GIVE-A-WAYS!

I’m giving away ONE (1) SIGNED SET of the DEMON KISSED SERIES, books #1- 6 to one lucky winner!  If you read DEMON KISSEDCURSEDTORNSATAN’S STONE13th PROPHECY, or ASSASSIN leave a review on Amazon or B&N to enter to win.  I’ll choose a name at random from the people who leave reviews.  Each review you leave is a chance to win the set.  Already left a review?  You rock!  We can’t leave you out – simply leave a comment on this blog post and your existing review(s) will be entered.

There will be more give-a-ways each month.  At least that’s my plan!  I’ll have signed books, kindle skins, nook skins, and more awesome stuff!  To make sure you don’t miss anything, sign up for the newsletter by clicking here.

MORE FUN STUFF!

You ever get to the end of a good book and think, I wish there was more… just another kiss, just another smoldering look… It can’t be over yet!

Well, here’s your chance to get more.  Once SCANDALOUS reaches 50 reviews on Amazon, I’ll post an extra sizzling hot scene between Jack and Abby for free on the blog!  Eeep!

We are almost there!  Only 30 reviews to go!

Psst! Haven’t read it yet?  SCANDALOUS is on sale for $3.99 through the weekend.

   

More?  You want more?  Okay!  Once DEMON KISSED reaches 100 reviews on Amazon, I’ll post bonus content.  There was a scene between Ivy and Collin that was deleted for being too steamy before it went to press.

Long story.  It had to do with agents, publishers, blah blah blah.  Anyway, it was removed from the manuscript.  I’ll post this extra chapter for free on the blog when we hit 100 Amazon reviews!  We’re almost there!  Hooray!!!

DEMON KISSED is on sale for $0.99 this week!

    

On August 31, check back on the blog for the name of the winner of the signed set of Demon Kissed books.  It will be announced on this post.  Winners need to claim their prize within 72 hours of being announced.  US only.  No cash value. Lemme know if you have questions.

Good luck!

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Cover Reveal: SECRETS by Ella Steele (A full length erotic romance novel)

Cover reveal for the latest full length Ella Steele novel, SECRETS!

SECRETS is similar to SCANDALOUS in tone and themes.

Short Description: SECRETS is a romance book with a hot, haunted artist, Cole Stevens, who owns Le Femme Studios in New York City.

Anna is an artist in the process of finishing her masters degree and needs an intership to graduate.  She has her hopes set on working with Sottero, a wedding photographer for the affluent.  But Cole Steven’s has seen her work and has other plans.

SECRETS has sizzling love scenes with swoon-worthy characters.  It’s been so great to write them.  I can’t wait to share more with you!

Just a note, in case you missed it.  Ella Steele short stories are erotica with a little bit of romance.  Ella Steele full length novels are romance stories with a little bit of erotica.  There’s a major difference.  SECRETS is a full length romantica novel – an erotic romance novel.

Release date: August 1, 2012.

Have an awesome weekend!!!!

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