When I first announced Shattered Ties, I said that I hoped everyone found the "hidden" meaning in it. I use the term hidden loosely because it's pretty obvious for the most part.
I think everyone knows what I was talking about if you've read the book. When I wrote Shattered Ties, I wanted to not only write a love story, but send a message to my readers as well.
In the world we live in today, it is SO easy to feel like you're not good enough. There is always someone out there who is "better" than you. Or at least, it feels like it.
That's just not true. I'm sorry, but it's not. I'm sure there are several people out there giving me a weird look as they read this, but I stand firm on my belief that we are all equal. It doesn't matter how much money you have, where you live, how big your home is, what kind of car you drive, what your family is like, what language you speak, what color your skin is, or what kind of education/job you have.
We are all equal. No one should EVER feel ashamed of who they are or what they have. People tend to look at your material belongings and judge you. I hate that. I. HATE. THAT.
I've grown up my entire life knowing the rumors about West Virginia. I've heard it all - we have no teeth, we don't wear shoes, we live in the mountains, we all carry around banjos while wearing overalls and chewing on a piece of hay. (I tried hay when I was little. Let me just say - I have no idea what cows like about it. Ewwww.)
It used to make me angry, but now I laugh. It's comical when people meet me for the first time and I tell them I'm from WV. (And by the way, West Virginia is a state. It's not part of Virginia.)
We are all created the same. If you take get anything out of Shattered Ties, I hope it's this - Regardless of your circumstances, you should be proud of who you are.
I love every single one of you reading this. So, hold your head up high and tell the world to take their assumptions and shove them right up their... you know.
YOU are worth so much. Never let anyone tell you different.
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Release Dates!
ANNOUNCEMENT TIME!
You have all been very patient with me regarding Torn #3's release date.
So... Today I'm going to announce not only Torn #3, but Shattered Ties #2 as well.
Torn #3's title is TAINTED. The release date is January 25th, 2014, exactly one year to the day from when I originally released Torn.
Tainted is a little bit shorter than Torn and Twisted, but not small enough to be a novella. It is broken down into two parts. Part one focuses on the six months in Twisted when Drake and Chloe were apart. (Drake's POV)
Part Two focuses on what happened next. ;)
Part Three is a surprise. :P
Tainted cover reveal is December 14th. I can't wait for you all to see it. :)
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Now, for Shattered Ties #2. I know those of you who have finished Shattered Ties are patiently waiting for the rest of Jesse and Emma's story. You don't have to wait long, I promise.
The title of ST#2 is Twisted Ties.
The release date is March 1st, 2014.
It starts off right where the epilogue left you in Shattered Ties. I think once you read this one, you will understand why I stopped where I did with Shattered Ties.
So, to sum it up-
Tainted - Releases January 25th, 2014.
Twisted Ties - March 1st, 2014.
<3 you all!
You have all been very patient with me regarding Torn #3's release date.
So... Today I'm going to announce not only Torn #3, but Shattered Ties #2 as well.
Torn #3's title is TAINTED. The release date is January 25th, 2014, exactly one year to the day from when I originally released Torn.
Tainted is a little bit shorter than Torn and Twisted, but not small enough to be a novella. It is broken down into two parts. Part one focuses on the six months in Twisted when Drake and Chloe were apart. (Drake's POV)
Part Two focuses on what happened next. ;)
Part Three is a surprise. :P
Tainted cover reveal is December 14th. I can't wait for you all to see it. :)
_______________________________________________
Now, for Shattered Ties #2. I know those of you who have finished Shattered Ties are patiently waiting for the rest of Jesse and Emma's story. You don't have to wait long, I promise.
The title of ST#2 is Twisted Ties.
The release date is March 1st, 2014.
It starts off right where the epilogue left you in Shattered Ties. I think once you read this one, you will understand why I stopped where I did with Shattered Ties.
So, to sum it up-
Tainted - Releases January 25th, 2014.
Twisted Ties - March 1st, 2014.
<3 you all!
Monday, November 18, 2013
Signed Copies!
I am NOW taking orders for signed copies of Torn and/or Shattered Ties.
If you would like to order (pricing is listed on the link) click the link below!
Cutoff is Dec. 1 so that I can get these out in time for Christmas.
Order Here!
If you would like to order (pricing is listed on the link) click the link below!
Cutoff is Dec. 1 so that I can get these out in time for Christmas.
Order Here!
Friday, November 15, 2013
Shattered Ties SALE!
In honor of my blog tour, I've dropped the price on Shattered Ties! Here are the links!
Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/ojfuxsg
Amazon UK: http://tinyurl.com/p68t3hc
Nook: http://tinyurl.com/p9gslwy
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Oh Facebook. You're so silly.
Some of you might have noticed that you're not seeing your favorite pages in your newsfeed on Facebook.
You're not the only one.
It seems that Facebook is getting worse when it comes to holding back posts. But it seems that they have no problem sharing your post.... if you pay for them to "promote" it.
Don't believe me? Look at this:
I have almost 10,000 followers on Facebook, yet less than 1,000 see my posts.
See where I'm going with this?
ANYWAY -
Since Facebook seems to hate us all, I want to invite you to join my mailing list. I PROMISE that I will not spam you to death. I only send out important updates to those who sign up.
If you want to join, click here:
Join my mailing list
You're not the only one.
It seems that Facebook is getting worse when it comes to holding back posts. But it seems that they have no problem sharing your post.... if you pay for them to "promote" it.
Don't believe me? Look at this:
I have almost 10,000 followers on Facebook, yet less than 1,000 see my posts.
See where I'm going with this?
ANYWAY -
Since Facebook seems to hate us all, I want to invite you to join my mailing list. I PROMISE that I will not spam you to death. I only send out important updates to those who sign up.
If you want to join, click here:
Join my mailing list
Monday, November 11, 2013
Shattered Ties Release Giveaway!!!!
Be sure to enter BOTH Rafflecopters if you live in the US!!!
International Rafflecopter on the top US only Rafflecopter on the bottom!!!
Good Luck!!!
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Good Luck!!!
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