Monday, October 20, 2014

Books, Books, Glorious Books

It's time to celebrate many book releases and cover reveals, but first, an update for The Insecure Writer's Support Group Guide to Publishing and Beyond:

The IWSG Guide to Publishing and Beyond
As some of you know, this book has been a lot of hard work editing, proof-reading, collating, formatting. We are super thrilled about it. As a team, we even conquered the synopsis. It's coming together in an exciting way. The articles from over 100 writers across the globe are brilliant, informative, inspiring. There's still a lot yet to be done, but we're on track for the December release!

We even have a snazzy trailer for the book, created by HJ Blenkinsop. 


A Lizard's Tail by Bish Denham
When a feral cat threatens the lives of all who live at Stone Wall, Marvin knows his destiny has finally arrived. But how can a young, vain lizard get rid of such a dangerous enemy?

Paperback, Kindle








Vitamins and Death by Medeia Sharif
YA Contemporary, Prizm Books
Release Date December 10, 2014


Find Medeia:
Blog | Instagram | Twitter
Add VITAMINS AND DEATH on Goodreads

Gears of Brass, a Steampunk Anthology
Release Date: November 10, 2014

Congrats to SA Larsen for her story 'Time Spun Souls' which is included in this anthology.









Soulless by Crystal Collier
New Release
Book 2 of the Maiden of Time series.

Kindle, Paperback









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For the last three weeks I've been going through some personal/medical stuff that has been super draining so I haven't been around much. My apologies. It's not over. Unfortunately. Sigh. While it's not life-threatening, it is still something that requires unfun tests and waiting and if I'm unlucky, then surgery. Joy. On a high note, I'll be going to a gaming conference next week. A timely distraction. So I won't be posting again until November 3rd. Prayers and virtual hugs are welcome.

Are you excited about these books? What other books are you excited about? What have you been reading recently?

93 comments:

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Prayers for you! God is stronger than whatever the issue.
And here you had a ton of work on the IWSG book on top of all that.
Excited for all the new releases from my author buddies!

Unknown said...

I'm sorry to hear about the medical issues. Prayers and hugs as requested and required. I'd have loved to provide an article for the guide to publishing and beyond, but time just ran away from me.

Anonymous said...

Thank you for featuring my novel. I hope to read all of these books.

I'm wishing you good health and that this medical situation passes quickly.

Murees Dupè said...

I am sending you tons of virtual hugs and I hope your medical/ personal problems improve and don't add more stress to your life. Please, take good care of yourself. Enjoy the conference.

Optimistic Existentialist said...

Dear Lynda, I hope you feel better soon my friend. Your blogging family is here for you :)

Natalie Aguirre said...

So hope you feel better soon, Lynda. Take care of yourself and keep us posted.

L. Diane Wolfe said...

I just went through a bunch of tests with threatened surgery and I hope you can avoid it, too.

Terri Tiffany said...

Feel better quickly. I'll pray the tests go well. That's no fun at all.

S.A. Larsenッ said...

I can't wait for IWSG's release in December! It's going to be awesome. Thanks so much for the pluggy. And congrats to everyone else as well!

DEZMOND said...

Sorry to hear about the health issues! Hope it won't come to the surgery :((( Hope hubs is taking care of you!

Jemi Fraser said...

Definitely sending hugs and best wishes!! Take care!
All kinds of good news in the book department :)

Susan Gourley/Kelley said...

Best wishes on the health issues and have fun at the conference. That book trailer is great. Congrats to all those wonderful writers on their new releases.

Pat Hatt said...

Hopefully the medical crap is through soon and all is a ok. Not fun one bit.

Bish Denham said...

Sending you healing thoughts and prayers, Lynda. And my oh my... A Lizard's Tail is certainly with some good company! Thanks for helping to spread the word!

Crystal Collier said...

Lynda, thanks so much for the feature! You are epic. Here, have some cheese to help you feel better. I'll even insert some magic. It may or may not work for healing. (It's old--the magic.) ;)

Wishing you increased health, awesome woman!

Suze said...

Big hugs to both you and Medeia. May all the best come to both of you and all of the other writers you featured in your post, today.

Suze said...

Just saw the 'Top Reading and Writing Resource Award' on your sidebar. How very cool, my sweet. :)

Patsy said...

(((Lynda)))

Joylene Nowell Butler said...

Sending healing thoughts, Lynda. I believe you will feel much better very soon. You have a strong mind and a strong will. You have already begun the healing process.

Mark said...

So many great books! Woot, woot for Soulless! :)

Angela Brown said...

Prayers and hugs to you for any and all times. Wishing you the best as the tests are done, results come in and things plod along.

Enjoy yoursef at the convention!

And thanks so much for sharing about so many wonderful books releasing now or soon to be available.

Anonymous said...

Lynda, I'm sending prayers and good thoughts your way. I hope everything works out so that you don't have to have surgery.

cleemckenzie said...

You've got all of my positive thoughts heading your way. Take care. Be well soon.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

God is awesome. Thanks so much for the prayers.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Time has a way of running away...

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Anytime, Medeia. Wishing you great success!

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

At the moment sleep is my friend, but I'm very much looking forward to the conference.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

And that means a great deal to me. Thank you.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Will do, and thanks, Natalie.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

It's unfun, isn't it! I hope I can avoid it too. Thanks.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks so much for the prayers, Terri

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

hehe, I'm more than happy to help when I can, Sheri

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Yes! hubs is being extra adorable and supportive. Of course, he's normally adorable and supportive, but times that by 1000.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks, Jemi. It's great to have so many good books to read!

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks, Susan. I especially like the music in the book trailer.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I hear a voice of understanding! Thanks, Pat.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I'm more than happy to help out, Bish.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

If I'm epic, does that make me purple? (couldn't resist the WoW reference). Humor--and cheese--goes a long way. And thanks for the magic too :)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks, Suze. Thanks too for your prayers and friendship and everything else you freely give. Hugs.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Aw, Patsy, thank you for the extra warm hugs.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks so much for the healing thoughts and encouragement, Joylene.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

It's cool, isn't it. Do people still say cool? Meh, I do. ;)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks so much, Angela. Prayers and hugs are truly awesome.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Same here. I really appreciate the prayers and good thoughts. Thanks so much, Susanne.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I feel wrapped in positivity. Thanks, Lee.

H. R. Sinclair said...

Wow, all the book cover today are fantastic. Don't worry about us, we understand. Just take it easy and get better. Have fun at the conference.

DEZMOND said...

And it helps that he is a doctor, doesn't it?

Crystal Collier said...

LOL. Purple... Wishing you laughs-aplenty.

Carol Kilgore said...

Sending prayers and positive thoughts your way, Lynda. Have fun at the conference!

See you in November :)

Michelle Wallace said...

What a great book showcase! Love those covers!
(I won a Kindle copy of Snip, Snip Revenge at Medeia's place...)

]Lyn, take it easy and look after yourself.
Will be keeping you in my thoughts & prayers...
(((UBUNTU HUGS)))
Oh, and enjoy the conference!

shelly said...

Prayers to you! Feel better.

emaginette said...

Crossing my fingers for you, Lyn. Enjoy the games :-)

Anna from Shout with Emaginette

Dawn Simon said...

I'm wishing you good health, and sending positive wishes. I hope you enjoy your conference!

All the books look great! Go, Medeia! (I've been spotty in the blogoshpere and hadn't seen her cover!)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks, Holly

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks, Carol. Kinda scary how fast November is coming up.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks so much for the special hugs and prayers, Michelle.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks, Shelly

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I'll let you know how it goes.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks for the positivity, Dawn. And isn't it a great cover! In fact, I like all the covers of the books I've featured today.

Denise Covey said...

Lovely of you to focus on blogger books Lynda. So many books, so little time!

I send you every good wish for your medical procedure/s Lyn and know you'll soon be firing on all cylinders again!

David P. King said...

October is a huge month for new books. So many I want to read!

Sorry about your medical troubles. Sending positive vibes your way to help you get through this. :)

Anonymous said...

I hope and pray that everything works out well.
Congrats to everybody with a new book or one to come!

Sheena-kay Graham said...

I got two more books in the mail yesterday. It's almost November (29th is my birthday!) and my blog will celebrate another year on Saturday. Read away Lynda and sorry about your illness. I have a medical issue I need test for as well so you're not alone.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks for the good wishes, Denise. Hugs. And I know exactly what you mean about so little time! Next month I'll be unplugging for a while so I hope to get a LOT of reading done :)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks, David. October is an AWESOME month for books! I get to stock up for some summer reading!

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks so much, Joy.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Happy birthday for the 29th!! And happy blogiversary for Saturday! Time flies. And best wishes and prayers for your tests as well. Hugs.

Luanne G. Smith said...

Very sorry to hear you are having medical issues. Even if it isn't life-threatening, I know how stressful it can be. ((hugs))

And thanks for all the new book release news. People are really raising their game on new book covers. Good stuff. :)

Leovi said...

Wow, wonderful and interesting The IWSG Guide to Publishing and Beyond !!

Unknown said...

So sorry to hear about your health worries. I went through that in Aug and can attest to the fact health concerns don't just sap your strength, they increase your mental stress level as well. I hope you don't end up needing surgery. Take care of yourself.

Thanks for news on all the new releases!

Chemist Ken said...

I'll pray that the tests come back okay. Surgery is no fun... especially during the recovery.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

stupid stressful. Thanks so much for the hugs.
And yes, I'm loving the covers too!

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I hope the book helps lots of writers!

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I'm discovering the joy of short naps during the day (I was always resistant before--silly me).

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

The prayers are hugely appreciated. Thanks so much, Ken.

Nas said...

Hugs on the medical personal problems. I do hope you can beat all these! All the best!

Thanks for posting about all these books!

Blue Grumpster said...

Snazzy it is. You must be so excited!

Mina Burrows said...

Sorry about the medical stuff. It sucks when life gets in our way, huh! Good luck and a virtual hug right back at ya!

Those books are burning up the web right now. I wish I was at the conference with you. Sounds like fun. A lot of great energy for writing too!

Victoria Marie Lees said...

You have my prayers and hugs, Lynda. Enjoyed the trailer to Insecure Writers' anthology and like the other books listed here as well. Enjoy your conference.

Anonymous said...

Oh hope you feel better soon - nothing worse than poor health. But have an awesome time at the gaming conference, that, on the other hand, sounds like epic fun!

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks for the hugs

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Yes indeedy!

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

The conference was brilliant!
Thanks, Mina.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks, Victoria. I loved the conference.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks, Celine. The conference was epic fun!

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

hubs isn't a doctor, but he's still adorable and supportive. :)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

There was much chuckling...

Carrie Butler said...

Praying for you, Lynda!

Rachna Chhabria said...

Sending you lots of prayers and virtual hugs, Lyn. Because of Diwali I haven't been online much so didn't read about your medical issue until today. Hope you get well soon.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks Carrie

Blue Grumpster said...

Thunbs up!

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks so much, Rachna. I hope you had a great Diwali! Hugs.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I really want to tease you about 'thunbs', but I'll behave... ;)