Ferro, Fan Fiction, and Kindle Worlds!

avery.jpgI discoveredfan fiction after I released my Demon Kissed series. There were people that loved the world so much that they wanted to contribute to it! Sometimes they’d bring their own characters to life in it, and sometimes they’d play with the characters that I created. That’s totally awesome. And, as a writer, really weird. Those are my characters!  And when other people play with them, it’s like they’ve rented a condo in some small part of my brain — and it can be crowded enough in here at times.  :o)

But, fan fiction has been around forever! The problem has always been, what do writers do with those stories after they write them? No matter how great their stories are, they can’t distribute them – after all, it isn’t entirely their story (remember, they’re borrowing space in my brain, so there are usually copyright issues.) So, some great stuff has ended up locked away on somebody’s hard drive, or tucked away in some dark corner of the internet.

Kindle Worlds is a great solution! I’m inviting the awesome Ferro fan fiction writers that are out there to share their stuff with the world. I’m cool with it! Will Ferro fans want to read it? I have no idea. Like anything creative, there’s going to be stuff that misses the mark. But, there will also be some incredible stuff that never would have seen the light of day without Kindle Worlds. And even I want to read that stuff!

I’m planning on writing for a long time to come. So, fans aren’t in trouble of running out of HM Ward books or Ferro hotness.  This move just brings out a lot of great stories that were being written anyway and lets everyone have a chance to decide if they’re worth reading.

If you caught my announcement earlier in the month, about HM Ward Press, you already know that I think some of my fans are amazing writers. Enough so that I’m writing some (stand-alone) novels with them and putting both our names on the cover. The talent is out there – and a lot of readers are always looking for great books. This is really exciting and a new step that hasn’t been taken before, and the cool part is that it allows new writers to explore parts of the Ferro story that I’ll never have time to write. For the love of all things Ferro, let’s see what we can do! Head over and check it out.

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SOLD OUT-Swarovski Crystal ARRANGEMENT Shirts – 50% Off For a Limited Time

These are so glittery, all you ARRANGEMENT fans are going to die. There are two styles of T shirt and 2 different shirts. For a limited time, these shirts will be offered right here for 50% off regular price. So, if you’re book club wants a set, or you’re a super fan – grab them now. These are headed to a retail store and will be a lot more money.

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ART4ORDER THE SHIRT THAT SAYS ‘THE ARRANGEMENT’ FOR $39 (Reg. $78)

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ART3ORDER THE SHIRT THAT SAYS ‘PROPERTY OF SEAN FERRO’ FOR $59 (Reg. $118)

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Pay attention to the sizing charts! These run small. I’m wearing the 3x Plus size. The top pic is the Small in the Fitted style. These are SOOOO sparklie! Eeeeep!

These will ship out in 2-3 weeks. They’re being special ordered for an event, so I was grabbing some extras for die hard fans. When they are sold out, the links will be removed.

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Cover Reveal for Arrangement 14

Look what comes out late on Sunday night! THE ARRANGEMENT 14. Ooooh! Can’t wait to share it with you!!!!

AR14medThis series is very different from anything else out there because it’s fan driven. It does not have a finite number of books. When the fans ask for more, I write more. The fans have also influenced the story line, which is amazing! For more info on this series, check out this post.

 

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STRIPPED by H.M. Ward Gets A New Cover!

Tah dah! The old STRIPPED cover wasn’t calling to me. I know, I’m mental. But this one scream Jon and Cassie so much better. When I saw that pic, I knew it was them. I had to use it.

STRIPPED 2 will release in March. Exact date TBA. This is the final part of his series – novel 2 of 2.

Thank you to everyone for reading! You guys are amazing!!!

Related works: The Arrangement, The Proposition, and Damaged.

 

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ARRANGEMENT 13 Teaser!

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

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NEW RELEASE! THE PROPOSITION 2: THE FERRO FAMILY

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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!

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(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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10 Completed Series by HM Ward

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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)

  1. DAMAGED (novel, 340pgs, cliffhanger, 1 of 2 book series)
  2. DAMAGED 2 (novel, 325 pgs, no cliffhanger, 2 of 2 book series)
  3. SCANDALOUS (novel, 324 pgs no cliffhanger, was originally a stand alone)
  4. SCANDALOUS 2 (novel, 338 pgs, no cliffhanger, was added b/c of fan demand)
  5. SECRETS 1-5 (serials, cliff hangers, ea vol is ~20K-35K words or 130-190 pgs ea at trade paperback size)
  6. CHRISTMAS KISSES (stand alone novella – 132 pgs)
  7. A LITTLE CHRISTMAS ROMANCE (stand alone novella – 96 pgs)
  8. DEMON KISSED 1-5 (novels, length: 242-496 pgs each, 5 novel series, cliffhangers)
  9. STONE PRISON (novella, 78pgs, stand alone)
  10. THE SECRET LIFE OF TRYSTAN SCOTT 1-5 (serials, cliffhangers, approx 130 trade paperback pages ea)
  11. THE WEDDING CONTRACT (stand alone novel, Ferro world – 306 pgs)
  12. 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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