There are two things I have always loved – a great read and a bargain. Okay three – let’s not forget chocolate. When I was younger, I hounded used bookstores, trading a bag of books I’d read for a stack of new possibilities or as the daughter of a librarian, I borrowed a number of romances from the local library. Once married to the son of two authors, I made sure to buy several new books too.
Back in the olden days…
All of this was before ebooks, before Amazon and others delivered something to tickle my fancy day or night. I would stockpile books. It was my version of the boxed set, I guess. I would purchase books in series by the same author or books of similar genres. I might read everything in stock by Amanda Quick,or select other historic romances. Maybe I would assemble a dozen books that clearly fit the bodice-ripping category. I built my stash and worked my way from the top of the pile to the bottom in record time. I know plenty of readers who do this still.
Then came the birth of boxed sets, dozens of authors bound together so that I didn’t have to create my own combinations. They did it for me creating the literary introduction leaving me hungering for more. I became a true fan of the boxed set – be it four titles from a single author, or ten selections from a group of like-minded writers.
Now it’s my turn
I am incredibly excited to share a secret with all of you – I am going to be one of 22 authors featured in an ebook boxed set scheduled to come out in August. My most recent novel, Bedeviled, the third in the Beguiling Bachelor series,will be included in the set alongside the works of USA Today bestselling authors. Even more exciting – you can buy all 22 works for a mere 99 cents! Yes, you read that right. 99 cents!
Why on earth would I sell Bedeviled for less than a dollar when it retails for more than double that? The answer is discovery. Cross promotions and joint boxed sets like this allow my readers to discover new authors while their readers discover me.. What a great way to read familiar and new authors. It rekindles my memories of stacks of books as tall as I was, but without of the clutter.
The working title of the set is Feel the Heat but I will keep you posted if that changes. I will do more than that. For the next four weeks I will be introducing you to four of the world-class authors whose works are included in the set. I want to build enthusiasm. I want you to spread the word to friends and family – hell, spread the word to strangers too. Shout it from the rooftops! 99 cents for 22 great romantic reads.
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Meet some Wonder Women
I want you to get a chance to meet some of the lovely women who have welcomed me into their world, offering me the opportunity to publish with them. They are kind and talented women, fun and encouraging. You will meet my mentors and inspirations over the next four Thursday’s and get a small sample of their works, personalities as well as a taste of what to expect from Feel the Heat.
Meet Whitley Cox, Jenna Burke, Shana Silver and Linda O’Connor. i am pleased and proud to have them guest on my blog during the month of July. Then watch this space for more about the boxed set and more from these amazing authors.