Less than two weeks until the release of Dead and Kicking.
Don’t forget to pre-order your copy today.
For those of you holding out for the print copy, you can beat the release date and order your book today on Amazon.com and Createspace. I hope to have it available on Amazon.ca as soon as possible.
So yesterday was a pretty stellar day for me. I held a printed copy of Dead and Kicking in my hands for the first time and I received my first official review (and it was fantastic). While cradling that newly minted copy of my first ever published book in my hands was no where near what it felt like to hold my newborn son in my arms, it was a close second.
I fully admit I cried happy tears.
I also might have freaked out the UPS guy a little when I rushed to the door with a sharp utensil in my hand, ripped the package from his arms and tore it open, all while babbling at him, “No, wait you can’t go! You have to see this!”
Once I managed to get through all the packing tape (hence the sharp utensil), I pulled out the proof copy of my book, danced a little happy dance, and showed it to the baffled UPS guy like I was Vanna White modelling the next prize on the Wheel of Fortune.
“THIS IS MY BOOK!” I squealed at Mr. UPS like some sort of deranged lunatic. “I WROTE THIS BOOK!!!”
You would think I would get some sort of reaction for my performance, but nope. Obviously this sort of thing must happen all the time in the day in the life of a UPS delivery man because he just sort of shrugged and said “Okay” and walked back to his truck. And it was more of a plodding, nonchalant walk, not a ‘careful we don’t want to spook the crazy lady’ one.
Geez, you think he could have at least pretended to be interested. As it was, I had to wait a couple of hours before I could accost my neighbour across the street and show the book to her (thanks Gail for indulging me).
Last night I did a little happy dance after receiving the final print cover file from my wonderful designer Scarlett Rugers. I love it. What do you think? Let me know.
A big shout out Thank You to fellow Indie Author, Brittney Sahin for featuring Dead and Kicking on her website’s Authors to Read page. Brittney has her own book coming out soon. Check out Silenced Memories, available for pre-order now.
I’m very excited to reveal the final concept for the cover of my first book, Dead and Kicking. Although this isn’t the finished product, the concept is finalized and I wanted to share it with you. I will write a bit about my experience working with the designer to achieve the final product in an upcoming post. Drop me a line and let me know what you think!
Remember, the release date for Dead and Kicking, the first novel in The Harry Russo Diaries, is October 2, 2015 and the pre-order is now up and running. Please consider buying now during the pre-order period. You won’t be charged for your purchase until the release date and you will be helping me with my all important release day sales.
Here are a few of the places where you can find my book:
Amazon.com
Amazon.ca
Kobo
Barnes and Noble
Apple iBooks
Something a little different today. Since Dead and Kicking is now available for pre-order on most of the major online retailers including Kobo and Kobo allows for a preview of the first chapter, I figured I would make the preview available here as well. So, here you go….Chapter One. Enjoy!
Don’t forget that Dead and Kicking is now available for pre-order at most major online retailers. Check out my Books and Coming Soon page for details.
The basement of the club was a warren of dark, narrow hallways lined with doors behind which, who knew what was happening. Unfortunately the throbbing beat from the dance floor above wasn’t enough to drown out some of the sounds filtering through the odd door, so I had a pretty good idea of what was going on behind at least some of them.
A door abruptly opened as we were walking past and I caught a glimpse inside, confirming my suspicions. We were in an S&M sex club. A few steps later, another door opened and a tall, blonde vampire wearing 5-inch, lace up platform ankle boots stepped out into the hall. She pulled a gauzy robe on over her black, patent leather corset.
“Now you be a very good boy Murray and wait there for me.” She tapped the end of a riding crop against her black leather glove. “You know what happens when you are naughty.” She turned and saw me, raising an appraising eyebrow. “Come to play, Kitten?” she purred, reaching out with the end of the riding crop to stroke my cheek.
I flinched away, not wanting it to touch me and she laughed. I turned and looked her in the eye and it was her turn to flinch. “Not unless you want me to snap that thing in half and stake you through the heart with it, Sweetheart.” I smiled sweetly and her eyes widened in surprise. Her face twisted into a snarl and she took a step towards me.
Stefan put a hand against her chest, giving her a little push backwards. “Not now Simeen, this one’s not for you.”
Simeen threw me a contemptuous look and then turned with a flourish. Her robe billowed behind her like a cape as she stalked off down the hall. The cheeks of her bare ass jiggled as she walked. It kind of ruined the whole effect.
–Dead and Kicking by Lisa Emme
One more hurdle passed on the road to self-publishing!
I’m very excited to announce that Dead and Kicking, the first novel in The Harry Russo Diaries is now available for pre-order. Please see Books and Coming Soon for more information.
Dead and Kicking, the first instalment of The Harry Russo Diaries is coming out on October 2! The countdown begins. Pre-orders will be available starting at the end of the month.
Just a short one today….
“Now that wasn’t so bad, was it? Surely not as frightening as meeting the Magister.”
I looked at Eleanor, remembering the wave of power I felt from her earlier, and replied, “I think you can be just as scary as the Magister when you want to.”
“Yes, of course dear. It’s nice to know your grandmother didn’t raise a fool.”
–Dead and Kicking, by Lisa Emme
Here’s another little glimpse into what awaits you in Harry’s world….
“Are those…?” Tess’s voice trailed off in disbelief.
“Zombies.” I shook my head. It couldn’t be true, but it was. They were in various stages of decomposition, their skin ashen grey, their clothes torn and tattered. They moved mindlessly, following the single imperative of the one who called them from the grave, scratching and clawing at anything in their way….
–Dead and Kicking by Lisa Emme
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