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The Governess on Audible & iTunes soon!

4/2/2018

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I’d LOVE your opinion, please! The Governess is going to be converted into an audio book! Yay! And if I love the experience, the rest of my books will follow!

I'm giving you two auditions to pick from off of ACX. Which voice do you vote for? Give your vote below in the “comments” section. Even better, tell me why you think so. Keep in mind, please, that there are four different scenes in these auditions, and they meld together, which isn’t how they are normally read in the book.

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THANKS!!! ~Ellise
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More Book Cover Re-dos!

3/16/2018

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Still working on the book cover re-dos. Wasn't able to match up the turquoise title with the moon perfectly on Pirate Bride, so we went back to white. We took out the title ribbons to show more of her gown as well to sync with the other books that have no ribbon. Also, I want to show in the trilogy that there are three books plus a bonus available inside the book, so that's why I'm moving away from a single picture for the front cover. Your comments are welcome. I'm going to show all three stages of development: old, newer, and newest, and I'd love your input. Thanks! Please feel free to comment below.

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Please comment below. Thanks! ~Ellise
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Book Cover Re-dos!

3/7/2018

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I’m implementing new book covers soon, but first, I want your opinion. Which do you prefer? The old or the new book covers? And why? Please comment below. Thanks for your amazing feedback!

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FREE book Saturday!

10/25/2014

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I forgot to mention that my Governess volumes are FREE again today!!!  (All except Vol 3--I'm out of free days for it until next week.) Check it out before the clock gets all the way around.  Click here to start.  
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FREE Book Saturday!

10/18/2014

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And not just of one book, but all four of The Governess volumes in one day!  Get all four of your FREE copies today!  Click on the links below!
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Happy Reading!


Ellise
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The Governess is an Editor's Pick on Book Country! Wow!

9/5/2014

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I just received an email from Book Country, and here's what they've said:  Our editors pore over titles on the site in order to feature the ones that they think deserve to be in the spotlight.  

So... now my book, THE GOVERNESS, is featured on Book Country!   Click here to see:  

http://bit.ly/1twSe1c #bookcountry

Thanks, Book Country!


Ellise~

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Special Promotion!

7/3/2014

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Happy 4th of July!  In celebration of America's birthday, all volumes of The Governess are FREE on the 4th of July! (Not The Trilogy.)


Happy Birthday, America!


Click here and scroll down for details...

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My first Novella!

3/29/2014

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So here's the deal.  Many of you have read my first three volumes of The Governess without the added chapters that now belong in the Trilogy.  I've had requests to put those chapters out there in a novella...

...So...I did! 

Have at it, ladies!  Click here to find these final chapters to The Governess!  And thank you so much for your continued support!  I really do appreciate it! 

Happy Reading!
Ellise

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Free Weekends in March!

3/20/2014

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Oh yeah!  That's right!  I've finally got the 'all clear' and figured out my bungles...so now, I can concentrate on offering The Governess--Volume One for FREE, yet again!

That is, Friday & Saturday, March 21-22 and 28-29!

Please tell all!

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Click here to find it!  And don't forget to leave that much-needed review in Amazon!

Thanks, everyone, for your amazing support!

Ellise






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Free!  Saturday Only!

3/14/2014

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I enjoyed the results from last weekend's FREE giveaway that I'd like to do it again tomorrow--Saturday ONLY!

Tell everyone you know to click here!

Thanks for the support, everyone!

Ellise






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This Weekend Only!  Free!

3/7/2014

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For those who haven't yet read The Governess-Volume One, now's your chance!  This weekend only--Volume One is FREE!  Get your copies today and share with your sisters and friends!  Haven't got a copy for your next book club gathering?  Well, here's a new book for you to gather round and read...

You heard me right!  It's FREE through Sunday!

Get your copies
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Join the Discussion!

2/12/2014

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I'm not real fond of forums, but they do have their purposes, and mine, right now, is to gain new readers. 

My book sales have really slowed down since the big publishing houses put their old books all on Amazon this last September 2013 to sell older titles that have already done well.  What do they have to lose?  Nothing.  But those of us who are self-published have really felt the hit.  I was hoping to reverse that trend.  To do this, I started a discussion about The Governess, whether you've read the Trilogy (with new end chapters added) or one of the original volumes.  I would love to encourage anyone who has read this book to participate in this discussion. 

Would you share what others might possibly enjoy about my story to increase the interest on Amazon.com (which is, by far, my largest audience)?  I sure could use the help, please.  Thanks, everyone!

Join the discussion here. (New link)

Hugs,

Ellise

P.S.  Please feel free to add comments to any avenue for book discussions (i.e., Goodreads, Shelfari, Kobo, Lulu, etc.).  These comments would, I hope, draw attention to the book as well.  Thanks! ;)

P.S.S.  If anyone has a blog or website--I would certainly make myself available to do an interview or blog tour.  Sorry!  I feel like I'm pushing myself on everyone, but I could really use the readers.  Thanks!


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Just sent out Pre-Launch!

11/27/2013

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For those of you who signed up to read something NEW!

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Ellise

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Pre-Launch for Trilogy~

11/25/2013

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If you haven't signed up yet for the Pre-Launch Special for The Governess Trilogy, sign up here today!

It's getting closer!

Hugs,
Ellise
 

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40% off Hardcovers!

11/13/2013

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Two different hardcovers:  Dust Jacket and Casewrap.

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Writer's Retreat!

11/8/2013

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So...here I am at my writer's retreat, actually connected to the internet for however many minutes it will decide to be connected.  But honestly, the only reason I've needed internet is to stay in touch with my family, because there is no phone service here.  Anyhoo...it's been actually kind of cool to be restricted from the outside world up here in the mountains of Heber City, Utah, writing to my heart's content with 20ish other writers.  It's been awesome!!  We write and write and write.  So far, I've written 7,386 words that I've actually remembered to count.  We have contests, sprints, prizes, and yummy food.  


It's been so amazing to be so focused.  I've been able to finish all the new chapters for The Governess that I'm hoping to release this month, November 2013.  I can't do the fancy stuff on this computer since it's different than mine, but I'll do that at home when I have a chance.  I'll be working on a new cover as well, but most likely reuse one of them, but just add some stuff.  Not really sure yet, since I'm still learning to do that myself.  I hate bothering people.  I learned some stuff about creating covers but it all still leads mainly to paying for someone to do it for you.  I'm still poor enough that I'll keep it close to home. *sigh*  But...someday... :)


I'm now working diligently on Pirate Bride.  Guess what!!  It's so fun!!!  I love writing when I get to do it like this!!  I love creating stories and characters and adventures.  I'm also thrilled to compare my skills and writing and sales with other authors.  Its been a real treat to see how well I actually am doing.  It's been great incentive to keep doing what I love.  Writing!  So hang on to your britches, the stories are coming.  I'm hoping that I'll have more time again once I get home.  I'll just have to be creative and schedule time wisely. (And probably significantly shorten the length of them.)


Here's to more dreams, folks!  So dream on.


Hugs,
Ellise  

P.S.  I sure miss my family though!  Love you!

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I just got invited to a writing conference!!! Woohoo!!!

11/5/2013

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So excited!!!  Thank you, Wendy S., for the kind invitation!

I can't believe it!  A whole weekend of nothing but writing!  Woohoo!  Yes!

My goals are:  To finish all the new chapters for The Governess:  Book One--Volumes 1-3 combined; and then to fully exhaust myself with Pirate Bride.  Awesomeness!

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New Chapters in Progress!

11/4/2013

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I have really enjoyed getting back into Carly and Creighton's story and adding the new chapters about their wedding.  It's been great fun!  Many of you wanted that more in depth ending, so I hope you are happy  with what I am coming up with.  :)  I look forward to hearing from you about what you think, too. 

I LOVE being creative!

Hugs everyone,
Ellise

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Gearing Up to Release The Governess in One Volume--With New Chapters!!

10/24/2013

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Just thought I'd let you all know its in the works, anyway...
 
I've had so many readers request more about Carly and Creighton's wedding...so I thought I might as well give you more, especially since I've combined all the volumes into one easy read.  Kind of a gift to my readers, you could say.  :)

I’ll let you know when the big day is to come!  Right now, I still have much to do. 

Ellise

P.S.  Let me know if you have other favorite things you'd like to hear about.  :)

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Author Interview on Book Country!

10/7/2013

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How cool is this??  I was blessed with an opportunity to be interviewed on Book Country!  Thank you, Nevena, for this chance!

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interview link.

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Take a Survey!

8/15/2013

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I guess the link didn't work.  Try this link!  I'm just curious what readers want. :)

Thanks,
Ellise
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Week One Results for Volume Three...

8/7/2013

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I'm happy to say that Volume Three has done well this first week since it's release.  In the UK, Volume Three is at #1!  YAY!!  Volume Two is at #3, and Volume One is at #11. 

In the US, Volume Three was at #3 last night, but is now at #6.  I'm still thrilled with that; any day of the week, in fact!  Volume Two is at #8 while Volume One is at #12.  All good numbers, and I'm thrilled to be on the first page of Religious Romance Fiction on any chart out there.
  Hooray for Christian Romance!

I'm in the process of assisting a few other authors with their projects (my friend, my sister, my husband, and my son--a fourth grader last year who wants to compile all his writings and drawings into a book before school starts.  I'm thrilled!).  But as soon as I'm finished with those projects, I'll be busily typing away at Pirate Bride's creation.  Progress is always being made, thus bringing me closer to publishing new books in The Huntington Saga series novels.  Pirate Bride is scheduled for release spring of 2014.  I'll be thrilled to be working on that project!  Woohoo! 

In the meantime, if you are looking for good authors out there with good stories, visit my bookshelf, either on GoodReads or on Shelfari.  I've read some amazing books over the years, some more satisfying than others, but they have driven me to share my own creative writings. 

Have a happy day, everyone!
Ellise

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24 hours later & Vol. 3 is already #31 in the Kindle Store!

7/31/2013

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That’s in the USA, folks!!  In the Religious Fiction--Romance genre.  It's a great genre to read from and write for.  Click here to see. 

Wow!  I’m freaking out with the biggest smile on my face ever!
(…I can only imagine what that looks like…)
 
Thanks for your tremendous support, everyone!!  
 
Hugs,
Ellise


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It's Officially Here!  Volume Three!

7/30/2013

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Yes, ladies!  It's here!  Volume Three of The Governess has finally finished processing...  Whew!!  It's in both Paperback and Kindle.  Still working on the eBook and Hardcover, but they'll be ready shortly. 

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So put on your eyeglasses and reading hats, get that fluffy pillow and blanket, and cozy up for the best in volumes yet--Volume Three! 
Ready.  Set.  Read!

Hugs,
Ellise
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Volume Three Kindle ready in the UK!

7/30/2013

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That's weird...it's still 'publishing', but when I looked up my books in the UK just now, Volume Three came up with the other two.  Okay--Cool!  I'll go with that. 

So UK--you're ready to go, I guess.  :)  Click here!

Happy Reading,
Ellise

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