on Sep 29th, 2011 I was the last to self pub (you’re not surprised are you?) But after my first experience, I definitely see the advantages.
For example, the story currently out Eternal Guardian Book 4.5 of Children of the Goddess series, may have never seen the light of day. Which would have been a shame since so many readers were wondering where the heck my hero had disappeared to. Doing this, I was able to satisfy their curiosity and give them a hint about the drastic change in the COG world, starting 300 years later, that will be coming in Alexei’s book. And I discovered while writing it that Max is even more of a pivotal character than I had imagined.
A lost warrior, an infinite passion…a world that is almost out of time.
Max is an Igigi warrior, a Sariel guard who has always fought to protect those in his care. When he wakes from a wound that should not have harmed him, in a world where nothing is as it should be, his first thoughts are for his duty. Not himself.
She has watched him for thousands of years. Beyond the gods and the whims of fate, she has loved him. But love was not what she was made for, and she was content with that design…until a single action threatened to unravel time.
Only the strongest of warriors can save the future of the Goddess and her children. Will Max fight Time itself…or walk away from his destiny and the heart of the woman who loves him?
I also didn’t think I could open Photoshop correctly, let alone make a cover. But I really wanted to stay true to the beautiful art Anne Cain had given the entire series. And so, instead of proving I was as lacking in artistic talent and technical skills as I imagined, with the help of Eden’s Sam Saturday and a lot of Youtube videos lol-I actually ended up creating a cover I love!
Self pubbing will give me opportunities this year that I’ve never had before: to write a holiday story that actually comes out around that holiday, to write side stories in popular worlds that readers have really wanted, and maybe even write another contemporary (gasp) So keep your eyes open in October and December *wink*
And then, of course, there are the Smutketeers plans for future series :)
I love all my publishers. And I plan to continue to keep writing with them as long as they will have me, but I am enjoying self pubbing too. It gives me a definite sense of satisfaction.
UNBOUND CONTEST
Just post here and be entered to win a $10 Amazon gift card, so you can buy whichever of the Smutketeers self pubbed books you want. Or all of them lol :)
Also-catch up with the other posts and tomorrow we will all pick our winners and the winner of the steampunk journal!
ALL FOR SMUT AND SMUT FOR ALL!!
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I can’t wait to read more of your stuff! The cover came out awesome btw. And so are you!
xoxo
by Ivelisse September 29th, 2011 at 7:55 amThe cover looks awesome! I’ve tried messing with Gimp, but it’s difficult. Maybe I need to revisit Photoshop and see what I can do.
by JM September 29th, 2011 at 8:20 amI love that bigger names are getting into self-pubbing, and I wish you all the luck!
I love reading your books! Congrats on the self-pub….Just curious, but will we be seeing anymore books in the Wicked series?
by Crystal H September 29th, 2011 at 8:28 amSSeriously you ladies are amazing!
by Erika W. September 29th, 2011 at 8:33 amI cannot wait to get all your self pub books!! Keep it coming!
Awesome prize. Love your books.
by CrystalGB September 29th, 2011 at 8:47 ami love to read self-pub books,great giveaway!!!
by Regina Ross September 29th, 2011 at 8:56 amThese posts have really been informative. I’ve learned quite a bit about the self-publishing world.
Thanks for sharing.
by Tracey D September 29th, 2011 at 8:58 amSounds great!! I love your books, especially this series!! And if your going 300 yrs into the future … I can’t wait to read about everyone’s kids now!! =0)
by Jess @ From Me to You ... Book Reviews September 29th, 2011 at 9:05 amThe covers on your books are amazing. Have be adding them to my wishlist. All these post have been very interesting, learning about all the great books out there.
by JeanP September 29th, 2011 at 9:59 amAlways look forward to your new releases…keep them coming.
Dana
by Dana September 29th, 2011 at 10:03 amI really like the video trailer. It sets the scene nicely. Good for you on getting your books out there and exploring your options. One way or another you will readers.
by Na S. September 29th, 2011 at 10:09 amYou have a awesome book cover. I couldn’t do photoshop either without a class first. lol
thanks for sharing your experience.
Lisa B
by Lisa B September 29th, 2011 at 10:30 amThe cover looks awesome. I can’t wait to read more of your books.Thanks for the chance!
by Vanessa N. September 29th, 2011 at 10:44 amThat cover looks totally awesome!! I love it!! All these posts have been very informative about self publishing and I have learned so much and appreciate it :)
by Ashley Applebee September 29th, 2011 at 11:34 amVery cool looking cover, I bet it feels very good to know that you had something to do with actually creating it :-)
by Eva September 29th, 2011 at 11:45 amGreat self publishing posts and I love your writing R.G.!
by jeanette8042 September 29th, 2011 at 12:31 pmThe cover is gorgeous! I love that you did it yourself!
by Susan R September 29th, 2011 at 2:01 pmGreat post.
by elaing8 September 29th, 2011 at 2:38 pmYou did a great job with the cover and trailer.
Love Love Love your work R.G.! The COG series is what started me off with you so was so happy to see Max have his story. I love that world and looking forward to the spin off series.
Congrats on our self pubbing venture! Can’t wait for more exciting goodness from you no matter what topic it is or how it is pubbed :D!
by Pam S (pams00) September 29th, 2011 at 2:43 pmLove your cover – it’s gorgeous! You did a fabulous job!
by annalisa September 29th, 2011 at 5:36 pmlove your books! exciting prize
by christina h September 29th, 2011 at 6:10 pmLove your books and I’m enjoying the self pubbed books. I think it’s a great way to get new readers and loyal readers to buy more books.
by Amy S. September 29th, 2011 at 6:21 pmThe last day!? I have enjoyed the posts. I look forward to reading all of the books.
by Jen B. September 29th, 2011 at 6:54 pmI do love your books! Looking forward to the NEXT for self pub! And also looking backwards to those that came before. My wallet may not like them, but I know I DO!
Stacy Wilson
by Stacy Wilson September 29th, 2011 at 8:00 pmdragn_lady at yahoo dot com
that is a hot cover whoo
by kim h September 29th, 2011 at 9:25 pmcongrats on teh books
great pirze
thanks
Wow, that story looks great! Excellent cover too!
by Robin D September 29th, 2011 at 9:37 pmyour books are so good! cant wait for more! you smutty ladies are amazing! :)
by Shadow September 29th, 2011 at 9:47 pmYou go, R.G! I will happily buy any self-pub works from you & your fellow Smutketeers. I know your books are good and I’m sure your self-pub’d works will be just as good!
by Katherine September 30th, 2011 at 8:24 amI haven’t read any in the Goddess series but I have enjoyed the Bone Daddy stories I’ve read.
by Zina October 1st, 2011 at 3:34 pmZina