tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87531667588924257712024-03-21T20:18:57.816-04:00Author Lindsay PaigeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04956569786141597154noreply@blogger.comBlogger465125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753166758892425771.post-10007368246103016992016-07-05T17:34:00.001-04:002016-07-05T17:34:43.216-04:00WIP Progress Report (#11)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">To recap,</span><span style="line-height: 18px;"> t<span style="background-color: white;">hese "progress reports" are basically a way for y'all to know a little more about what I'm working on and to be able to follow along with the process. The main update will be on my current WIP, but at the end, there will be quick updates on other projects. </span></span><br /><span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"><b>- Title: </b>Untitled :( </span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><b>- Genre:</b> Hockey Romance</span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><b>- Release Date:</b> Fall of 2016</span><br /><b>- Series? </b><span style="background-color: white;">Book 1 in the Carolina Rebels series.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Let's all take a deep breath and take a moment to be relieved that I've finished this book. As you may know, my deadline was June 30th, and obviously I didn't meet it. I gave myself a two week extension, but I've exceeded my own expectations and finished it before then! :D</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">I'm <i>sooooooooo</i> excited about this new series. Noah and Meredith have been </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">awesome, and once I do a read through to tweak a few more things, it'll be shipped off to my betas. Once I do that, I'm going to put myself through a reading binge and then get started on the next book. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm hoping to release this book this fall. If I can figure out a title for it (don't even get me started on my troubles so far!), then I can get a cover and put it up for preorder. Hopefully, I can get that done this month.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">But for now, I'm taking a mini break to read and enjoy tomorrow's release of <i><a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/p/sanity-series.html" target="_blank">Driving Me Mad</a>.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Other Projects:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I'll be working on the edits of <i><a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/p/sanity-series.html" target="_blank">Making Me Sane</a></i> this week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I'll work on the second Carolina Rebels book next, featuring Marc and Elizabeth. I've already started this book, so I'm excited to get back to it and keep working!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">That's it for now! Until next time, happy reading!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for reading!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04956569786141597154noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753166758892425771.post-24738431130060083662016-06-06T21:56:00.001-04:002016-06-06T21:56:15.028-04:00May's Paperback Pick<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I reserve the right to be late, especially when I'm traveling for 12 days of that month and fitting in time to read is a bit difficult. BUT I'm still 5 for 5 this year, so YAY!<br />
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May's Paperback Pick was chosen because I wanted to step into a different genre than usual and I've loved every book of <a href="http://www.kristinamcmorris.com/" target="_blank">Kristina McMorris</a>'s that I've read, so I knew <i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23453136-the-edge-of-lost" target="_blank">The Edge of Lost</a></i> was the perfect book.<br />
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I wasn't disappointed either. The first little bit of the book felt a little slow to me, but then the pace picked up and soon my heart was hammering in the midst of what was going on with Shan and I couldn't stop reading until I found out what happened to him!<br />
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If you haven't read a book by <a href="http://www.kristinamcmorris.com/" target="_blank">McMorris</a>, do yourself a favor and read one.<br />
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On a cold night in October 1937, searchlights cut through the darkness around Alcatraz. A prison guard’s only daughter—one of the youngest civilians who lives on the island—has gone missing. Tending the warden’s greenhouse, convicted bank robber Tommy Capello waits anxiously. Only he knows the truth about the little girl’s whereabouts, and that both of their lives depend on the search’s outcome.<br />
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Almost two decades earlier and thousands of miles away, a young boy named Shanley Keagan ekes out a living as an aspiring vaudevillian in Dublin pubs. Talented and shrewd, Shan dreams of shedding his dingy existence and finding his real father in America. The chance finally comes to cross the Atlantic, but when tragedy strikes, Shan must summon all his ingenuity to forge a new life in a volatile and foreign world.<br />
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Skillfully weaving these two stories, Kristina McMorris delivers a compelling novel that moves from Ireland to New York to San Francisco Bay. As her finely crafted characters discover the true nature of loyalty, sacrifice, and betrayal, they are forced to confront the lies we tell—and believe—in order to survive.</blockquote>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for reading!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04956569786141597154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753166758892425771.post-29474431275142739952016-05-14T12:39:00.001-04:002016-05-14T12:39:25.321-04:00WIP Progress Report (#10)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">To recap,</span><span style="line-height: 18px;"> t<span style="background-color: white;">hese "progress reports" are basically a way for y'all to know a little more about what I'm working on and to be able to follow along with the process. The main update will be on my current WIP, but at the end, there will be quick updates on other projects. </span></span><br /><span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Title: </b><i>Making Me Sane</i> (<a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/p/sanity-series.html" style="color: #3d6cc6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Sanity</a>, #2)</span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><b>- Genre:</b> New Adult Romance w/ Anxiety/Depression </span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><b>- Release Date:</b> Tentatively, the summer of 2016</span><br /><b>- Series? </b><span style="background-color: white;">Will be book 2 of 2.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Y'all. This book is DONE. Well, the first draft is complete. I've been working so hard this past week to finish this book on time, and I've finished a few days early! I'm so excited about all the things that happen to Brittany and Trace in this book. I can't wait to share this couple with you. I just love them so much!</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I've updated the word count box on the left and noted my new primary WIP! My next WIP is Noah and Meredith's book, the first in my upcoming hockey romance series featuring players on the Carolina Rebels team. I'm super excited about that series. I'll be start it as soon as I get back from my Alaskan cruise. It's going to be so nice to have a break before more work starts. I'm leaving my computer at home. I'll be without my phone and internet and it should be great! The only electronic device I'll be using is my Kindle, which is really for the traveling to and from Seattle, where we're actually leaving from.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I just had to make a post about finishing this book. Next step is to send it to my betas before revisions, edits, and formatting. I'm hoping to release it shortly after <i><a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/p/sanity-series.html" target="_blank">Driving Me Mad</a></i> releases on July 6th, so y'all don't have to wait too long to see what happens next. :)</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Other Projects:</b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mary and I will be spending the next few months getting the final three books in <a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/p/the-ninth-inning-series.html" target="_blank">The Ninth Inning series</a> ready for release.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">That's all for now. Happy reading!</span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for reading!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04956569786141597154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753166758892425771.post-70553080846559160892016-04-18T13:56:00.000-04:002016-04-18T13:56:58.896-04:00WIP Progress Report (#9)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">To recap,</span><span style="line-height: 18px;"> t<span style="background-color: white;">hese "progress reports" are basically a way for y'all to know a little more about what I'm working on and to be able to follow along with the process. The main update will be on my current WIP, but at the end, there will be quick updates on other projects. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Title: </b><i>Making Me Sane</i> (<a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/p/sanity-series.html" target="_blank">Sanity</a>, #2)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>- Genre:</b> New Adult Romance w/ Anxiety/Depression </span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><b>- Word Count/Goal:</b> 39,526/80,000</span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><b>- Release Date:</b> Tentatively, the summer of 2016</span><br /><b>- Series? </b><span style="background-color: white;">Will be book 2 of 2.</span><br /></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Today, I released I'm less than 500 words away from the halfway point of this WIP, word-wise! That is awesome, especially since I have exactly one month to finish it. My time is being cut short because I leave for a cruise next month. Hitting the halfway point is a great reason to post a progress report!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I also realized that there are some key parts I need to figure out for the rest of the book. That could be helpful when writing the last half of their story, you know. ;) As soon as that's done, I can keep writing, wrap the book off, and ship it to my betas.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I feel like I can't say too terribly much about this book because I don't want to give anything away, especially since y'all don't even know what happens in the first book yet. I am enjoying this one as much as the first one. They are dealing with new challenges, old ones, and having to deal with the things life can throw at them. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">That's all for now! While I'm plotting away, make sure you check out <a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/p/sanity-series.html" target="_blank">the series page </a>to get all the details about the first book, <i>Driving Me Mad.</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b>Other Projects:</b></span><br /><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">While writing this book, I'm outlining the next project after this one, which will be a hockey romance series featuring players from my new Carolina Rebels team. I've actually written scenes here and there for the first four books. I'm very excited about these!</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: 48px;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span></span><span style="text-indent: 48px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mary and I are still working on The Ninth Inning series as well! We're writing the last book in the series, while also prepping the remaining books for publishing. </span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for reading!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04956569786141597154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753166758892425771.post-78686776334784843212016-04-15T21:10:00.000-04:002016-04-15T21:10:21.668-04:00April's Paperback Pick<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This month's paperback pick was "forced" on me by Mary Smith. Once she found out I hadn't read this series, she insisted I start. So, last month when we were in Dallas in a bookstore, I saw <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18210707-dark-lover" target="_blank"><i>Dark Lover</i> by J.R. Ward</a> and bought it. I deemed it my Paperback Pick of the Month.<br />
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It took some time to get used to how it's written, but once I did, I was hooked! So hooked that before I even finished the book, I bought <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/41963-black-dagger-brotherhood" target="_blank">books 2-13</a>. I'm anxiously waiting for Tuesday when they will come in.<br />
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I just got sucked into the story and into the lives of all these characters. It was definitely a book that makes you want to read it all in one sitting. Forcing myself to go to bed and then spending most of the next day running errands while every other thought was of wanting to finish the book is not fun!<br />
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I can't wait to keep reading and find out what happens with everyone. Thanks for the rec, Mary!<br />
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The only purebred vampire left on the planet and the leader of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, Wrath has a score to settle with the slayers who killed his parents centuries ago. But when his most trusted fighter is killed — orphaning a half-breed daughter unaware of her heritage or her fate — Wrath must put down his dagger and usher the beautiful female into another world.<br />
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Racked by a restlessness in her body that wasn’t there before, Beth Randall is helpless against the dangerously sexy man who comes to her at night with shadows in his eyes. His tales of the Brotherhood and blood frighten her. Yet his touch ignites a dawning new hunger—one that threatens to consume them both....</blockquote>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for reading!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04956569786141597154noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753166758892425771.post-24566785775613301942016-03-14T19:50:00.000-04:002016-03-14T19:50:08.118-04:00March's Paperback Pick<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Three for three, y'all! March's Paperback Pick was <i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13449934-the-immortal-rules" target="_blank">The Immortal Rules</a></i> by Julie Kagawa. I've had this book for a few years and this month, I wanted to switch things up.<br />
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What better way than to read a vampire book?<br />
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And what it a book, it was! It sucked me in (haha!) right from the start. I just finished it and I plan to buy the next two books in the series.<br />
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I forgot how much I loved paranormals; it's been a long, long time since I've read any. This may just be the book that restarts my love for them.<br />
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With this book, I was instantly swept away and absorbed into a world I know nothing about with fantastic writing, great characters, and an ending that was a cliffhanger without being a cliffhanger.<br />
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It wraps this journey in its own way, but I definitely need to know what comes next and I want to continue following along the journey Allison is on. This is my first book by Julie Kagawa and it definitely won't be my last.<br />
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<i>To survive in a ruined world, she must embrace the darkness...</i> <br />
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Allison Sekemoto survives in the Fringe, the outermost circle of a walled-in city. By day, she and her crew scavenge for food. By night, any one of them could be eaten. Some days, all that drives Allie is her hatred of them—the vampires who keep humans as blood cattle. Until the night Allie herself dies and becomes one of the monsters.<br />
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Forced to flee her city, Allie must pass for human as she joins a ragged group of pilgrims seeking a legend—a place that might have a cure for the disease that killed off most of civilization and created the rabids, the bloodthirsty creatures who threaten human and vampire alike. And soon Allie will have to decide what and who is worth dying for again.</blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">To recap,</span><span style="line-height: 18px;"> t<span style="background-color: white;">hese "progress reports" are basically a way for y'all to know a little more about what I'm working on and to be able to follow along with the process. The main update will be on my current WIP, but at the end, there will be quick updates on other projects. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white;">In this WIP PR, we're tackling the second book with Brittany and Trace. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>- Titled:</b> <i>Making Me Sane </i>(Sanity, #2)</span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><b>- Genre:</b> New Adult Romance w/ Anxiety/Depression </span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><b>- Word Count/Goal:</b> 15,589/80,000</span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><b>- Release Date:</b> Tentatively, the summer of 2016</span><br /><b>- Series? </b><span style="background-color: white;">Will be book 2 of 2.</span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><b>- First Sentence of Last Chapter Written:</b> </span></span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Never, in all the years I've known Brittany, has there been distance
between us.</span></span><br />
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<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The first book with Brittany and Trace, </span><i style="font-family: inherit;">Driving Me Mad</i><span style="font-family: inherit;">, will be going to the editor soon, so that's exciting! Right now, I'm working on their second book and hope to have it done by the end of next month, and I think I'm on pace for that.</span></span><br />
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<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It's really interesting to be writing this book because it occurs a year after the first one ends. I can't wait to share more with y'all. I'll first reveal the covers for both books in my April newsletter, so be sure to <a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/p/sign-up-for-my-monthly-newsletter.html" target="_blank">sign up</a> if you haven't already.</span></span><br />
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<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I have a ton to accomplish this month, so I better head out and write more of this book!</span></span><br />
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<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Other Projects:</b></span></span><br />
<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">While writing this book, I'm outlining the next project after this one, which will be a hockey romance series. :D</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: 48px;">Mary and I are still working on The Ninth Inning series as well! </span><br />
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I'm two for two so far this year! Woot, woot! This month's paperback pick was <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18692431-everything-everything" target="_blank"><i>Everything, Everything</i> by Nicola Yoon</a>. It was gifted to me for Christmas and I chose it this month based solely on the cover.<br />
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I'm <i>so</i> happy that I read this book. It made me smile and I was turning the pages as fast as I could read them. I started getting worried about halfway through because I <b>needed</b> to know what was going to happen, and I was getting anxious.<br />
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The book was good, told in an interesting manner (with some IMs & images), but was told perfectly, I think. My heart being the way it is, I do wish for a little more from the ending, but I'm still completely happy with it. If I'm not clear though, I only keep physical copies of books I truly enjoyed, and I'll definitely be keeping this one.<br />
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Plus, that cover! I still love it.<br />
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That's it for this month's pick. I'm going to see if Nicola Yoon has written more books or if I get to wait for her next one. :)<br />
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<blockquote>
My disease is as rare as it is famous. Basically, I’m allergic to the world. I don’t leave my house, have not left my house in seventeen years. The only people I ever see are my mom and my nurse, Carla.<br />
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But then one day, a moving truck arrives next door. I look out my window, and I see him. He’s tall, lean and wearing all black—black T-shirt, black jeans, black sneakers, and a black knit cap that covers his hair completely. He catches me looking and stares at me. I stare right back. His name is Olly.<br />
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Maybe we can’t predict the future, but we can predict some things. For example, I am certainly going to fall in love with Olly. It’s almost certainly going to be a disaster.</blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">To recap,</span><span style="line-height: 18px;"> t<span style="background-color: white;">hese "progress reports" are basically a way for y'all to know a little more about what I'm working on and to be able to follow along with the process. The main update will be on my solos, but at the end, there will be quick updates on other projects. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></span>
<span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm jumping right in with this PR on Brittany and Trace's story.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>- Tentatively titled:</b> <i>For Now</i></span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><b>- Genre:</b> New Adult Romance w/ Anxiety/Depression </span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><b>- Word Count/Goal:</b> 69,977/80,000</span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><b>- Release Date:</b> Tentatively, the summer of 2016</span><br /><b>- Series? </b><span style="background-color: white;">Will be book 1 of 2.</span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><b>- First Sentence of Last Chapter Written:</b> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">She hasn't smiled since she
arrived.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; text-indent: 0.5in;"><br /></span>
<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">What's new? Well, I have a tentative title and I'm closing in on reaching my goal for the word count with a little over 10,000 words to go. I just finished outlining what is left to be told of the story. I have four chapters remaining in this WIP! </span></span><br />
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<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Holy moly.</span></span><br />
<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">I don't feel like I'm close to the end, which is probably because their story will pick up again in a second book. I feel like this has been a quick book to write, even though it hasn't. So what's different to make it feel like that?</span></span><br />
<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">For one, I joined a challenge with other authors to write at least 100 words a day. That's definitely helped me make sure I write a little chunk every single day as well as having a general outline for this book from the beginning. I've always known where it's going, how it's going to end, and a few key parts that need to happen. I haven't written this book any faster than my others; it isn't any shorter either. Yet, still feels like my time with these characters so far have flown by. Maybe it's just because I've had so much going on in other areas of my life as well. </span></span><br />
<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Anyway, that's all for this progress report. The next one will mean I've finished the draft! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Other Projects:</b></span></span><br />
<span style="line-height: 18px;"><i style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/p/bending-under-pressure.html" style="color: #3d6cc6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Bending Under Pressure</a> </i><span style="font-family: inherit;">is patiently awaiting its release day next month. I'm getting teasers and such ready. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">I'll be writing more on books from <a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/p/the-ninth-inning-series.html" style="color: #3d6cc6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Ninth Inning series</a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">That's all for now! I just wanted to write a quick update during the intermission of this Detroit/Buffalo game, and since I had an update to give!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Stay safe and warm in this weather, y'all!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for reading!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04956569786141597154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753166758892425771.post-67107779700762303232016-01-11T14:10:00.000-05:002016-01-11T14:10:32.429-05:00January's Paperback Pick<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Woohoo! I'm starting 2016 off well! The first Paperback Pick of the year has been read!<br />
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This month, the pick was <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18142750-this-is-what-happy-looks-like" target="_blank"><i>This Is What Happy Looks Like</i> by Jennifer E. Smith</a>. I was so excited for this book because I read and adored <i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10798416-the-statistical-probability-of-love-at-first-sight" target="_blank">The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight</a></i>.<br />
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This is a fast-paced read, and for the most part, I enjoyed it. I expected it to be a fast love with a cute story, and it was. There was something missing though. I've been trying to put my finger on it, but can't quite grasp it. Maybe it was because I didn't really connect with the characters or maybe because I wanted more from the ending. Something was missing for me though, and the book kinda fell flat.<br />
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However, I'm glad I read it, and I'm looking forward to reading more of Smith's books. I think I have <i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18295852-the-geography-of-you-and-me" target="_blank">The Geography of You and Me</a></i>, so maybe I'll read that one soon!<br />
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What about you? Have you read this book or a book by this author? How did you enjoy it?<br />
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<blockquote>
If fate sent you an email, would you answer?<br />
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When teenage movie star Graham Larkin accidentally sends small town girl Ellie O'Neill an email about his pet pig, the two seventeen-year-olds strike up a witty and unforgettable correspondence, discussing everything under the sun, except for their names or backgrounds. <br />
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Then Graham finds out that Ellie's Maine hometown is the perfect location for his latest film, and he decides to take their relationship from online to in-person. But can a star as famous as Graham really start a relationship with an ordinary girl like Ellie? And why does Ellie want to avoid the media's spotlight at all costs?</blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">To recap,</span><span style="line-height: 18px;"> t<span style="background-color: white;">hese "progress reports" are basically a way for y'all to know a little more about what I'm working on and to be able to follow along with the process. The main update will be on my solos, but at the end, there will be quick updates on other projects. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span>
<span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">When working on the latest chapter of Brittany and Trace's story, I knew it was time for another WIP PR. Let's go over the quick details first.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>- Untitled.</b> (However, I have an idea, but not sure if it'll stick.)</span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><b>- Genre:</b> New Adult Romance w/ Anxiety/Depression </span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><b>- Word Count/Goal:</b> 51,636/80,000</span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><b>- Release Date:</b> Tentatively, the summer of 2016</span><br /><b>- Series? </b>Will be book 1 of 2.<br /><span style="background-color: white;"><b>- First Sentence of Last Chapter Written:</b> </span></span></span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">“</span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">I'm
calling the grinch, babe,” I whisper, pulling the covers over my
head, so I don't have to look at him.</span><br />
<span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span>
<span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">There are two reasons why I wanted to give an update. One is because I passed the 50K mark, and that's worthy of an update. The other is because </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I felt compelled to give an update, mostly for myself and the need to talk about these characters. As you may remember from </span><a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/2015/12/wip-progress-report-5.html" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">the last WIP PR</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">, Brittany and Trace deal with anxiety and depression. That alone makes me love them a little more because these are my favorite kinds of characters to write.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span>
<span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">However, this book is making me feel guilty. Here is a troubled pair and I'm putting them through hell right now. Usually, this would make me feel a giddy kind of evil, but this time, I just feel guilty. Poor characters! They're gonna break my heart, y'all.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span>
<span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I've known where this book was headed since I started writing it. It's finally catching up to me now because I'm having to write it. In an odd way, I'm eager to write it, too. That's all I'm going to say because I don't want to give anything away. Let's move on to the short updates on other projects!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Other Projects:</b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The final touches to get <i><a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/p/bending-under-pressure.html" target="_blank">Bending Under Pressure</a> </i>ready for release are happening this month.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I'll be writing and doing edits on books from <a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/p/the-ninth-inning-series.html" target="_blank">The Ninth Inning series</a> to prepare for the upcoming season.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">And that's it! As of right this second, I'm on my way to the airport to fly to Pittsburgh for a few days. I can't wait!!!</span></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for reading!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04956569786141597154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753166758892425771.post-51829770653836265442016-01-01T07:30:00.000-05:002016-01-01T07:30:05.640-05:002016 Goals & Plans<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's Day One of 2016, and I'm excited! As promised from my <a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/2015/12/2015-recap.html" target="_blank">2015 Recap post</a>, I want to share my goals and plans for the year.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Reading Goals</b></span><br />
Last year, my goal was to read 100 books, and I read 112. This year, I'm aiming for 120 books. That seems like a good increase that isn't too much higher than what I was able to read in 2015. I'm also hoping to read my Paperback Picks each month.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Writing Goals</b></span><br />
<i style="font-weight: bold;">IF</i> all goes as planned, then I'll release five solos this year. I already have my YA Romance, <i>Bending Under Pressure, </i>pretty much ready to go. The next is Brittany & Trace's story, which will happen in two books and is an Anxiety/Depression NA Romance. After that, I plan to launch a new hockey romance series, Carolina Rebels, which will start with Noah & Meredith's book. And to finish off the year, a story where there's an age difference.<br />
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Last year, I experimented with having self-imposed deadlines. Turns out, deadlines are meant to be missed where I'm concerned. In 2016, I'm tossing out deadlines, but keeping my tentative plans. The key words being <i>tentative </i>and <i>plans</i>. I don't want to feel pressured or feel rushed. Considering I can make my own schedule, it only makes sense that I do so in a way that truly works for me. My goal for 2016 is to not freakout if I have to rearrange some things or if I'm taking longer than I'd like to get something done.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Traveling Plans</b></span><br />
I'll be leaving for a short trip to Pittsburgh on Monday, and then Mary & I are hitting up Dallas in March and Chicago in the fall. I'll also be going on a Alaskan cruise research trip. Lastly, I'll be heading to Charlotte for Carolina Book Bash in October. I'm so excited about all those trips, and hopefully, I'll be planning a vacation at some point. It's going to be a busy year, and I'll need to make time to take a break.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Personal Goals</b></span><br />
I have no idea what I want to accomplish personally. I'll be going to school part-time in the fall to be able to focus more on my writing. This allows me to keep going to school, but lowers the stress that comes from being a full-time student and a full-time writer. I feel like 2015 was a great year personally, and if I could just maintain doing well, then I'll be happy. I'm constantly growing and evolving, and I'm hoping 2016 is the year where I continue to do so.<br />
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That's it for me! What are some of your goals and plans for 2016?<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for reading!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04956569786141597154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753166758892425771.post-19359541556538477932015-12-31T08:30:00.000-05:002015-12-31T08:30:08.620-05:002015 Recap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, today is the last day of the year, and what a year it's been! I'm going to jump right in and start with a breakdown of the year.<br />
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<b>Books Released: </b>9 (2 solos; 7 coauthored)<br />
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<b>Places I Went: </b>Pittsburgh, Charlotte, St. Louis, Las Vegas, & Huntington.<br />
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<b>Personal Highlights:</b> Turned 21; saw my Penguins play in Pittsburgh for the first time; Upgraded my car; saw Florida Georgia Line and Thomas Rhett in concert; went to a few hockey games in Raleigh; made plans to see all the NHL teams play a home game and marked two off the list (Pittsburgh and Carolina); & celebrated four years writing, Bartley's fourth birthday, and one year of living on my own!<br />
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<b>Bookish Highlights:</b> I read <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/year_in_books/2015/2323502" target="_blank">112 books</a>, and my goal was 100. I should probably deem 2015 the Year of Catherine Gayle and biker books, as I read all of the books in Catherine Gayle's Portland Storm series and got hooked on books with bikers. Also, I did 7 <a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/search/label/paperback%20pick%20of%20the%20month" target="_blank">Paperback Picks</a> out of 11 months. Hopefully, I'll do better next year.<br />
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It's been a really great year. December made it tough and pushed all my buttons, so I'm thankful it's over. I have a feeling 2016 will be amazing, and I can't wait to see what the new year brings. Tomorrow, I'll share some plans and goals for 2016!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for reading!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04956569786141597154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753166758892425771.post-78956617730123590672015-12-22T08:30:00.000-05:002015-12-22T08:30:00.093-05:00Have you heard about these 2016 releases yet?You may have already seen this if you <a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/p/sign-up-for-my-monthly-newsletter.html" target="_blank">subscribe to my monthly newsletter</a>, but if not, then get excited! I'm here to reveal some 2016 releases.<br />
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First, I have a standalone Young Adult Romance, <i><a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/p/bending-under-pressure.html" target="_blank">Bending Under Pressure</a></i>.<br />
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<b>Releasing February 20, 2016.</b><br />
<b>Preorder</b> on <a href="http://amzn.com/B018DOYXQ6" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/bending-under-pressure/id1062217675?mt=11" target="_blank">iBooks</a>, <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bending-under-pressure-lindsay-paige/1123028342?ean=2940152485219" target="_blank">B&N</a>, or <a href="https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/bending-under-pressure" target="_blank">Kobo</a>.<br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27992308-bending-under-pressure" target="_blank"><b>Add</b> to Goodreads</a>.<br />
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Haley Summers is struggling. She's in a new town with new teammates. She's unsure if she likes her new stepdad. She doesn't know why her father isn't answering her calls and keeps bailing on her. The only thing she has going for her is a boy who is struggling just as much as she is.<br />
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Keelan Moore is always feeling pressure. He wants to be a good kid for his adoptive parents while getting reacquainted with his birth mom and that part of his family. The only thing he has going for him is Haley and showing her just how fun her new home can be.<br />
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Pressure is hitting them from all sides. Can they survive unscathed while bending under pressure?</blockquote>
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Next, we have Season 2 in <a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/p/the-ninth-inning-series.html" target="_blank">The Ninth Inning series</a>. Amazon links will be slow to appear due to their preorder policy. However, you can expect <i>Trent</i> to be on Amazon by the end of the month.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Releasing</b><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><b>March 25, 2016.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Preorder</b><span style="background-color: white;"> on </span><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/trent/id1056049295?mt=11" style="color: #3d6cc6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">iBooks</a><span style="background-color: white;">, </span><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/trent-lindsay-paige/1122907920?ean=2940152446357" style="color: #3d6cc6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">B&N</a><span style="background-color: white;">, or </span><a href="https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/trent-3" style="color: #3d6cc6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Kobo</a><span style="background-color: white;">.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27779575-trent" style="color: #3d6cc6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Add to Goodreads</a><span style="background-color: white;">.</span></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Ninth Inning series presents Memphis Angels’ second baseman, Trent Baker.</span></i><br />
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Trent Baker is struggling after losing his wife. He has to enlist the help of his grandmother to help him care for his daughter while trying to play baseball and work through his grief. The girl he meets at the gym becomes a friend and someone he can talk to, but she brings her own complications to the table.</span><br />
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Scarlett Knowles is a caring social worker who puts the needs of the children before her. When Scarlett finally gets the nerve to speak to Trent, she believes it’ll be a one-time encounter until he keeps popping up everywhere she goes. The more they run into each other and the more they talk, the worse she feels about the secret she carries.</span><br />
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When the secret is revealed, more complications arise to put them both in a predicament neither are sure they want.</span><br />
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The win will be hard fought, but are Trent and Scarlett willing to put in the work together?</span></blockquote>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Releasing April 25, 2016.</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Preorder</b><span style="background-color: white;"> on </span><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/jordan/id1056970219?mt=11" style="color: #3d6cc6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">iBooks</a><span style="background-color: white;">, </span><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/jordan-lindsay-paige/1122923289?ean=2940152452693" style="color: #3d6cc6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">B&N</a>, <a href="https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/jordan-11" target="_blank">Kobo</a><span style="background-color: white;">.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27780069-jordan" style="color: #3d6cc6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Add to Goodreads</a><span style="background-color: white;">.</span></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Ninth Inning series presents Memphis Angels’ shortstop, Jordan Johnson.</span></i><br />
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Jordan Johnson loves his wife more than anything. After suffering a traumatic loss together, he’s willing to give her whatever she needs. She needs space, he’ll give her space. She needs time, he’ll give her time. However, when Heidi asks for a divorce, Jordan refuses to give it to her. It’s tough sometimes, but Jordan won’t stop fighting for them.</span><br />
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Heidi Johnson’s life seems to be a fairytale with the perfect baseball husband, the great vacation beach house, and a good career. Then, tragedy hit her from nowhere. Now, she’s trying to figure out which way is up and which is down. She figures leaving Jordan and focusing on opening her own business will make the pain go away, but it doesn’t help. Finally, she tells Jordan a divorce is what she needs, but he’s too stubborn to give her what she wants the most.</span><br />
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Jordan won’t give up on her and Heidi won’t change her mind. Will he push her further away by reminding her of what they had? Will she push him too far with her rejections that he’ll never come back? Or can they save their marriage?</span><br />
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When they’re put into the ninth inning, will Jordan be able to hold tight to Heidi or will her stubbornness be the end of the game?</span></blockquote>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Releasing May 25, 2016.</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Preorder </b><span style="background-color: white;">on </span><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/colby/id1058801416?mt=11" style="color: #3d6cc6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">iBooks</a><span style="background-color: white;">, </span><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/colby-lindsay-paige/1122944755?ean=2940152464085" style="color: #3d6cc6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">B&N</a><span style="background-color: white;">, or </span><a href="https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/colby-1" style="color: #3d6cc6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Kobo</a><span style="background-color: white;">.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27822924-colby" style="color: #3d6cc6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Add to Goodreads</a><span style="background-color: white;">. </span></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Ninth Inning series presents Memphis Angels’ third baseman, Colby Wilson.</span></i><br />
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Colby Wilson gets talked into making a profile on a dating website. It’s been a not-so-great experience so far, especially since his teammates have given him the nickname of Sugar Daddy thanks to the mistake of sharing his experiences. Colby just wants to settle down and finally have a place to call home once and for all. Then, he decides to meet the only sane person he’s been able to talk to on the dating website.</span><br />
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Ariella Craft is a homicide detective who spends more time working cases than working on her love life. As a last resort, she decides to sign up for online dating and ends up talking to someone who doesn’t seem to be crazy. After taking sound advice from her sister, Ariella meets the man she’s been chatting with.</span><br />
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There is nothing but shock when they discover each other’s identities. Colby and Ariella need to prioritize their careers and love lives, but when devastation hits them, it’s more difficult than they both thought it would be.</span><br />
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Life is throwing nothing but curveballs. Colby and Ariella need to hit it out of the park before they strike out.</span></blockquote>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">That's all I have for now! 2016 is looking to be busy in terms of releases, but I'm excited nonetheless! Hope you are as well.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for reading!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04956569786141597154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753166758892425771.post-5140345236223997112015-12-13T04:00:00.000-05:002015-12-13T04:00:07.786-05:00September's Paperback Pick<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Better late than never, y'all! Let's all pretend this is September and not December. The weather around here has been acting like it, so it won't be too hard for me haha.<br />
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Okay, so, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15753977-legend" target="_blank"><i>Legend</i> by Marie Lu</a> was the paperback pick for September. It was an interesting book. This genre is usually a hit or miss for me because it's not a genre I love, but it's not a genre I avoid either. It's not my typical read, but I try to give them a chance, knowing there is a good chance I'll love the book.<br />
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This is a fast-paced read, but I didn't really connect to the characters. Well, scratch that. I did tear up at one part, so I connected somewhat. However, I haven't decided if I'll read the rest yet, but I can say I will read another book by Lu.<br />
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I was definitely intrigued with how Day's POV was in a different font and color than June's. It was different and I'm wondering about the reasoning behind it.<br />
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This is my last Paperback Pick of the year. Hopefully, I'll do better next year and not slack so much. We can only hope! :)<br />
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What was once the western United States is now home to the Republic, a nation perpetually at war with its neighbors. Born into an elite family in one of the Republic's wealthiest districts, fifteen-year-old June is a prodigy being groomed for success in the Republic's highest military circles. Born into the slums, fifteen-year-old Day is the country's most wanted criminal. But his motives may not be as malicious as they seem.<br />
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From very different worlds, June and Day have no reason to cross paths—until the day June's brother, Metias, is murdered and Day becomes the prime suspect. Caught in the ultimate game of cat and mouse, Day is in a race for his family's survival, while June seeks to avenge Metias's death. But in a shocking turn of events, the two uncover the truth of what has really brought them together, and the sinister lengths their country will go to keep its secrets.</blockquote>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for reading!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04956569786141597154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753166758892425771.post-33222956203654001592015-12-01T08:00:00.000-05:002015-12-01T08:00:01.988-05:00WIP Progress Report (#5)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">To recap,</span><span style="line-height: 18px;"> t<span style="background-color: white;">hese "progress reports" are basically a way for y'all to know a little more about what I'm working on and to be able to follow along with the process. The main update will be on my solos, but at the end, there will be quick updates on other projects. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white;">Before I get started, you should take a quick look to your left! I've added WIP Word Count section. It's just a little way to get a quick strictly numerical update on WIPs. It's updated every chapter pretty much.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white;">So, based on that, you see that I have <i>two</i> WIPs listed: Brittany & Trace's and Noah & Meredith's. I ended up having to set Noah and Meredith aside while I figured some things out and ended up reshuffling my WIP To-Do list. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></span>
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Therefore, my main priority is now to write Brittany and Trace's books and then Noah & Meredith's. I'll work on them here and there, of course, but they aren't #1 right now. Let's talk about who is!</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>- Untitled.</b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>- Genre:</b> New Adult Romance </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>- Word Count/Goal:</b> 17,772/80,000</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>- Release Date:</b> Tentatively, the summer of 2016</span></span><br />
<b style="font-family: inherit;">- Series? </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Will be book 1 of 2.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>- First Sentence: </b></span></span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">My
stomach heaves, the retched sound of vomit falling into the toilet
echoes in the air as my hands grip the seat.</span><br />
<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><br /></span>
<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">Nice start, huh? What better way to start a book than with the main character throwing up? </span>Haha!<br />
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Anyway, I think this WIP will excite fans of <i><a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/p/bracing-for-love-series.html" target="_blank">Nepenthe</a></i>. Not because of any characters are crossing over, but because of topic. These two characters both deal with anxiety and/or depression. With <i><a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/p/bracing-for-love-series.html" target="_blank">Nepenthe</a></i>, only one person suffered. I wanted to have both of them in the same boat.<br />
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I want to write about how they'll deal with it differently. This book, in comparison to <i><a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/p/bracing-for-love-series.html" target="_blank">Nepenthe</a></i>, shows more of the physical affects, hence how the book starts. These are the kinds of books that I <i>love</i> to write more than anything, so I'm really happy to bring Brittany and Trace to you for two books.<br />
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Another thing that has me excited is the dynamic of the two. Trace is older, divorced, and more settled in life than she is. Brittany is trying to survive her last semester of college. And Trace was Brittany's therapist before she left for college.<br />
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A lot of different little and big things are going on in this book. That's all I have for now though! Just wanted to give an update.<br />
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<b>Other projects:</b><br />
Mary and I are cracking down on the rest of <a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/p/the-ninth-inning-series.html" target="_blank">The Ninth Inning series</a> and making beautiful progress!<br />
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<i><a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/p/without-doubt.html" target="_blank">Without a Doubt</a></i> releases this month on the 18th! SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!<br />
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<i><a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/p/bending-under-pressure.html" target="_blank">Bending Under Pressure</a></i>, Haley & Keelan's book, will release February 20, 2016. Check out the details <a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/p/bending-under-pressure.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><br /></b></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for reading!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04956569786141597154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753166758892425771.post-1567970040461253482015-10-14T15:00:00.000-04:002015-10-14T15:00:00.660-04:00WIP Progress Report (#4)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">To recap,</span><span style="line-height: 18px;"> t<span style="background-color: white;">hese "progress reports" are basically a way for y'all to know a little more about what I'm working on and to be able to follow along with the process. The main update will be on my solos, but at the end, there will be quick updates on other project<span style="font-family: inherit;">s. </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">So, what is going on with my WIPs?</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Haley and Keelan are finished. Sort of. Right now, some betas are reading through it and will be providing me feedback. I'll start working on revisions next. The tentative title is <i>Bending Under Pressure</i>. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">My main focus next will be on writing Season 2 of <a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/p/the-ninth-inning-series.html" target="_blank">The Ninth Inning series</a> with Mary Smith. We're almost half way through Season 1, so we'll be working hard to get those in the next set written.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">However, the next book I planned to write has been on my mind, so I started that as well. Here's those details, plus the first sentence of the first chapter!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>- Untitled.</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>- Genre:</b> Sports (Hockey) Romance.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>- Word Count/Goal:</b> 13,822/80,000</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>- Release Date: </b>If all goes well, hopefully by summer 2016!</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><b>- First Sentence:</b> "The worst part of flying somewhere is waiting in the airport beforehand."</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white;">This WIP features Meredith Quick and Noah Ramsey, a couple who have a history. Meredith is a retired pro tennis player and Noah is currently a pro hockey player. Here's a little unedited snippet to give you an idea of what Meredith is feeling when the book first begins: </span><br />
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<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;">
How do
things get so far off track? I had dreams and a plan to make them all
come true. Instead, my dreams have run into reality to come to an end
before I'm ready. This isn't how I imagined myself at twenty-six.
Everything is wrong and in pieces. It'll be a miracle if my
spontaneous decision actually helps. I can't help but to be skeptical
since I've tried to always plan my life. Look at where that got me.
Recently retired with a called off engagement and a broken soul.</div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;">
I've
spent the last six months retracing my steps. Where did I go wrong?
What part of my planning caused the first misstep to land me where I
am now? Every time I come back to one decision.</div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;">
Leaving
Noah.</div>
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<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;">
That has
to be where I went wrong.</div>
<span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white;">So, with her life as a mess, she's hoping to come up with a new plan, starting with reuniting with Noah. The words are flowing like crazy with this book and I'm already in love with this story.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white;">This is another one that I outlined, so I'm excited to get my ideas and plans for this couple down in words. </span><span style="background-color: white;">I almost want to rub my hands together and laugh evilly for all that I have planned. Plus, I'm stoked that I'm finally tackling a second chance romance, something on my Writing To-Do List. I love reading those kind of books and I'm tickled to have Meredith and Noah be the characters for such a story.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white;">It's kind of weird to think that with my last three projects I've gone from a New Adult Romance, to a Young Adult Romance, and now to a Sports Romance. I'm a little all over the place, but I'm not complaining! It's cool to be in slightly different areas while all under the romance umbrella. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white;">So, that's it for this WIP Progress Report! What are some of your favorite second chance romances?</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white;">Until next time, happy reading!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for reading!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04956569786141597154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753166758892425771.post-4259977913538582772015-10-08T08:30:00.000-04:002015-10-08T08:30:01.367-04:00Without a Doubt: Chapter Reveal<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">As I said before, every month from now until the release, I'm going to reveal a chapter from the book until you've read the first five chapters.</span><br /><br /><span style="background-color: white;">If you want to read the chapters before I post them on the blog, then you should </span><a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/p/sign-up-for-my-monthly-newsletter.html" style="color: #3d6cc6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">sign up for my monthly newsletter</span></a><span style="background-color: white;"> because my subscribers get the link first.</span><br /><br /><span style="background-color: white;">Without further ado, </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1paDCif8SAHgf5NxCNFy-FPKfjNlLWjZJRrluqYZwB2c/edit?usp=sharing" style="color: #3d6cc6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">here is the Prologue-Chapter Three of Emerson and Eva's story</a><span style="background-color: white;">. Enjoy! Only two more chapters to go!</span><br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Emerson Montgomery loves his high school sweetheart, Kelly Price. He'd do anything for her, including agreeing to a break where they'll see other people as he heads off to college. Struggling with the break and guilt over dating other people, Emerson meets Eva, a beautiful, funny, easygoing, and nosey junior.<br /><br />Eva Harvey chose this particular college with the hopes of fulfilling her own fairytale and falling in love at the same college where her parents met. She does her best to go with the flow and simply see what happens, but Emerson simultaneously causes her to fall in love while making her second guess everything along the way.<br /><br />There's some things you know without a doubt. However, Eva causes Emerson to doubt everything he believes about his future while he causes her to doubt what's right in front of her. Can they find a way to erase all doubts or will it tear them apart in the process?</span></blockquote>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Preorder </span><i>Without a Doubt</i><span style="background-color: white;"> on <a href="http://amzn.com/B015WN6FOO" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, </span><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/without-a-doubt/id1012728342?mt=11" style="color: #3d6cc6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">iBooks</a><span style="background-color: white;">, </span><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1122205080?ean=2940151996051" style="color: #3d6cc6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">B&N</a><span style="background-color: white;">, or </span><a href="https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/without-a-doubt-4" style="color: #3d6cc6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Kobo</span></a><span style="background-color: white;">, and </span><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25755489-without-a-doubt" style="color: #3d6cc6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">add the book to your to-read shelf on Goodreads</span></a><span style="background-color: white;">.</span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for reading!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04956569786141597154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753166758892425771.post-37201384026048663702015-10-03T08:00:00.000-04:002015-10-03T08:00:01.224-04:00Sarcastic Song Shuffle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white;">The Sarcastic Song Shuffle is a monthly feature hosted by </span><a href="http://sarcasticpalmtree.blogspot.com/" style="color: #3d6cc6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Sarcastic Palmtree</a><span style="background-color: white;">. I liked the idea of this, and music is a big part of writing, so of course I had to participate.</span></span><br style="line-height: 18px;" /><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"></span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">All you do is grab your iPod/iPhone/whatever you listen to music on, hit shuffle and list the next 10 songs that show up.</span><br style="line-height: 18px;" /><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: white;">Here's my playlist:</span></span><br style="line-height: 18px;" /><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;">1. Living a Lie - Griffin Peterson</span></span><br style="line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">2. Woman Like You - Lee Brice</span><br style="line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">3. I Do (Cherish You) - Mark Wills</span><br style="line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">4. Footloose - Kenny Loggins</span><br style="line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">5. I Dare You to Move - Switchfoot</span><br style="line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">6. Barefoot Blue Jean Night - Jake Owens</span><br style="line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">7. Walk a Little Straighter Daddy - Billy Currington</span><br style="line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">8. She's in Love with the Boys - Trisha Yearwood</span></span></span><br style="line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">9. I Can't Love You </span></span><span style="line-height: 18px;">Back</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"> - Justin Moore</span></span></span><br style="line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">10. Gone Like That - Josh Kelly</span><br style="line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">What would be on your playlist?</span><br style="line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white;">This is a blog hop, so be sure to head over to the </span><a href="http://sarcasticpalmtree.blogspot.com/2015/03/sarcastic-song-shuffle-march-edition.html" style="color: #3d6cc6; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Sarcastic Palmtree</a><span style="background-color: white;"> to see her list as well as links to more lists! Great way to find new music and see what others listen to. :)</span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for reading!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04956569786141597154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753166758892425771.post-83085664295919008372015-10-01T10:35:00.000-04:002015-10-01T10:35:32.904-04:00Four Year Anniversary & a Giveaway!October is a huge month for me and I have a lot to be excited about. So why is October so great?<br />
<br />
Well, there's hockey season. Enough said, right?<br />
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October marks my one year anniversary of moving into a place of my own. That's exciting and I'm so proud of myself for doing great this past year and growing up just a bit more.<br />
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However, there are two more big things about October.<br />
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While I didn't get Bartley until January of 2012, he was born October 15, 2011. My adorable little dog will turn four this year. It's such an awesome coincidence that October 15, 2011 is also when my very first book, <i>Sweetness</i>, released. So, not only is Bartley turning four, but my four year anniversary of this amazing adventure happens at the same time.<br />
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21 books later and I still can't believe I've been doing this for four years. Like <i>how</i>? This is insane. Four years seems like such a long time, but times has flown by, so it doesn't feel likes it's been a whopping four years since I started.<br />
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It's mind boggling, but amazing. I feel like I've come a long way and have made some great friends along the way.<br />
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Everything I have, everything I'm able to do, is all because I have wonderful readers who support me. Thank you so, so, so, so much from the bottom of my heart. I hope y'all will stick with me for another four years.<br />
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I could go on and on about how grateful I am, but instead, I'll end things here. Here's a giveaway to celebrate, so be sure to enter.<br />
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We're on the last teaser for the first book in Mary's and my <a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/p/the-ninth-inning-series.html" target="_blank">new baseball series</a>, which releases tomorrow! Last week, I <a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/2015/09/teaser-tuesday-felix-ninth-inning-1.html" target="_blank">shared a teaser from Abigail's POV</a> and <a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/2015/09/teaser-thursday-felix-ninth-inning-1.html" target="_blank">one in Felix's POV</a>. Then, on Tuesday, I shared <a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/2015/09/teaser-tuesday-felix-ninth-inning-1_5.html" target="_blank">another one in Abigail's POV</a>.<br />
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With this one, y'all are getting your first glimpse into Blake and Hector, who both have books following Felix's.<br />
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Back in the locker room after showering and changing, Hector walks over to me with Blake in tow.<br />
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“We’re going to a bar to celebrate. You coming?”<br />
<br />
“Yeah, sure.” I grab my cell and keys and then we all drive separately to the bar Hector suggested. As we walk into the place, I text Abigail.<br />
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<b>Me: Don’t go to sleep yet, please. I’ll be there in a few hours for my post-game kiss.</b><br />
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I slip my phone into my back pocket as we take seats at the bar. The bartender comes over to us almost immediately. Her arms are both full-sleeves of tattoos, which are clearly visible because she’s wearing a strapless top. She has her nose pierced as well as three in both her ears, plus a bar at the top of one. Her black hair is pulled back into a ponytail and she flicks her gaze over each of us.<br />
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“What can I get you?” she asks.<br />
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We give her our orders and she walks away.<br />
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“Really, Hector?” Blake says. “She’s your type?” It’s then that I notice Hector is still watching her.<br />
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Without taking his eyes off her, he answers, “Beautiful women are my type and she definitely fits. Holy shit, she’s pretty.”<br />
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I glance back at the girl, seeing more tats on her back. She’s pretty, yeah. Blake shakes his head and laughs a little as she comes back, setting our drinks down in front of each of us.<br />
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“What’s your name, beautiful?” Hector asks, leaning towards her.<br />
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She smiles brightly at him. “My first name is Not and my last is Interested. Enjoy your drinks.”<br />
<br />
Blake and I laugh as she walks away. Hector’s frown flattens and he glares when Blake says, “Looks like you’re not her type.”<br />
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“Unlikely. She probably just didn’t like that I called her beautiful. I’ll have her number before I go home.” He sounds so sure of himself.<br />
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“Good luck with that,” I laugh.<br />
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After our first drinks are gone, Blake and I get up to play a game of darts. Hector stays behind at the bar to order more drinks and to try again with the bartender.<br />
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I throw a dart and say, “Fifty bucks says he doesn’t even get her name.”<br />
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Blake glances at the girl. “He may be able to get that out of her, but there’s no way he’ll get her number. He’s not that good with women.”<br />
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“I’m hurt you’re betting against my odds, Blake,” Hector says as he sets three filled glasses down on a nearby table. “I’d expect it from Felix, but not from my wingman.”<br />
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“We aren’t betting against your odds. We’re betting on the fact that you have no odds,” Blake answers, throwing his dart. “Did she give us refills or did she send another girl?”<br />
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We look at Hector and wait for a response. “Another girl,” he mumbles, shaking his head.<br />
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I laugh, drink, and then take my turn with the dartboard. Blake and I play the game while Hector switches his attention between the girl and us. After our second round of drinks, we cut ourselves off and switch to water. We watch as he manages to get her attention and makes her wait on us. He still returns defeated.<br />
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“Felix sucks at darts. Play a game with me and maybe then you’ll have a better plan.” Blake chuckles as he hands Hector some darts.<br />
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I ignore Blake’s jab and check my phone. There’s a new text message from Abigail, so I open it.<br />
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<b>Abigail: Just a kiss? I would figure you had more in mind.</b><br />
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I reply back that I’m on my way as I say, “Hey, guys. I’m going to go. Unlike some of us, I have a girl who is interested. Good luck though.”<br />
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Hector glares and Blake chuckles. After paying my tab, I head home. Abigail’s text has my mind running rampant, making me even more eager to see her.</blockquote>
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<i>Felix</i> releases tomorrow, but you can still preorder your copy on <a href="http://amzn.com/B010G22FT0" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/felix/id1011869758?mt=11" target="_blank">iBooks</a>, <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/felix-lindsay-paige/1122198625?ean=2940151992817" target="_blank">B&N</a>, or <a href="https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/felix-14" target="_blank">Kobo</a>. Be sure to <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25768743-felix" target="_blank">add it to your to-read shelf on Goodreads</a>, too!<br />
<blockquote>
<i>The Ninth Inning series presents Memphis Angels’ pitcher, Felix Hernandez.</i><br />
<br />
Felix Hernandez’s life is baseball, baseball, baseball, and then his family. He rarely remembers anything that doesn’t concern the game. He’s never had a good enough reason to reprioritize his life or change his ways.<br />
<br />
Relying on her sisters most of the time, Abigail Harris is trying to put her life in order. She’s now a graduate student and living on her own. It’s not until Felix deems her his lucky charm that her life begins to change. Now, Abigail isn’t sure if she should be focusing on her happiness or the professional baseball player.<br />
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Can the two handle any fastballs that come their way or will they strike out under pressure?</blockquote>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for reading!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04956569786141597154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753166758892425771.post-32964156073694475652015-09-23T16:21:00.001-04:002015-09-23T16:21:43.190-04:00WIP Progress Report (#3)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">To recap,</span><span style="line-height: 18px;"> t<span style="background-color: white;">hese "progress reports" are basically a way for y'all to know a little more about what I'm working on and to be able to follow along with the process. The main update will be on my solos, but at the end, there will be quick updates on other projects.</span></span><br style="line-height: 18px;" /><span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"></span><span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white;">If you missed the first two, you can check them out <a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/search/label/WIP%20progress%20report">here</a>.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">I have exciting news to share about Haley and Keelan! Let's have a quick update first.</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">- Still untitled.</b><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"> It's time to start figuring out possible titles, </span></span><span style="line-height: 18px;">though</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">!</span></span></span><br style="line-height: 18px;" /><b style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">- Genre:</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;"> Young Adult Romance</span><br style="line-height: 18px;" /><b style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">- Word Count/Goal:</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;"> 83,478/70,000 (Told ya I would go over my goal!)</span><br style="line-height: 18px;" /><b style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">- Release Date:</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;"> Hopefully, sometime in early 2016. I have a date in mind, but won't say when until I've scheduled my editor and formatter. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">My main thing to report is that this book is almost finished. I </span></span><span style="line-height: 18px;">probably</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"> have 3-5 chapters left. I can see the finish line and I'm so happy about it! </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span></span>
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">I initially hoped to have this book done by the end of August, but I just couldn't make it happen. I am certain it </span></span><span style="line-height: 18px;">will</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"> be done by the end of the month though. If I'm not, I may just cry a river for me to drown in haha. </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">Once I do finish, that means revisions start as well as sending it to my betas/critique partners.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Right now, I'm at the point where I'm not sure if it's any good. I haven't read it from the beginning in a while, so that could factor into what changes need to be made and so on. I'm so excited about seeing the finish line and knowing that I'm close that I had to celebrate a little.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">This is the first book where I placed a self-imposed deadline on it. Considering I'm a month behind, it's caused me to stress a little and it's one reason why I'm excited to be finished. It's also time to start stressing about a title and what in the world the cover will look like. Don't get me wrong, it's exciting too and I'm looking forward to it.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">So, anyway, my progress report is that I'm close the wrapping this one up. At least, with this part of the process.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><b>Other Projects:</b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><i><a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/p/the-ninth-inning-series.html">Felix</a></i> releases Friday! (Did you <a href="https://www.facebook.com/authorlindsaypaige/photos/a.177899262293161.44269.175515452531542/885720448177702/?type=3&permPage=1" target="_blank">see what the paperbacks look like</a>?) Mary and I are preparing the fourth book in <a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/p/the-ninth-inning-series.html">the series</a> for edits as well as working on finishing the other two books in season 2.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><i style="line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/p/without-doubt.html">Without a Doubt</a></i><span style="line-height: 18px;"> is currently with the formatter. I'll be able to upload it to Amazon as soon as I get it back, so be on the lookout for that if you're a Kindle reader.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">I'm also working on outlining two of my next four books. Whenever I finish Haley and Keelan, I'll start posting </span><span style="line-height: 18px;">about the next project! :)</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for reading!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04956569786141597154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753166758892425771.post-62369396378189700682015-09-22T08:30:00.000-04:002015-09-22T12:41:33.788-04:00Teaser Tuesday: Felix (The Ninth Inning, #1)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiePDmf9ld4b_7v9s9vltW9-lxhM5ZmEfrXTXeBjtZln3RW4JB6ARX5N_ct1AnkjbhaPZXakkocKomsa05eDaCZdnoqLIKx62walWNx3nwIhYdvTrGqqItbvawiP1r_To0Y_DUaYqvf2Lg/s1600/Teaser+Graphic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiePDmf9ld4b_7v9s9vltW9-lxhM5ZmEfrXTXeBjtZln3RW4JB6ARX5N_ct1AnkjbhaPZXakkocKomsa05eDaCZdnoqLIKx62walWNx3nwIhYdvTrGqqItbvawiP1r_To0Y_DUaYqvf2Lg/s320/Teaser+Graphic.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
Time for another teaser for the upcoming release of the first book in Mary's and my <a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/p/the-ninth-inning-series.html" target="_blank">new baseball series</a>. Last week, I <a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/2015/09/teaser-tuesday-felix-ninth-inning-1.html" target="_blank">shared a teaser from Abigail's POV</a> and <a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/2015/09/teaser-thursday-felix-ninth-inning-1.html" target="_blank">one in Felix's POV</a>.<br />
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Today's teaser is in Abigail's POV. I'm sure some of y'all can appreciate the bookish humor!<br />
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“I can’t believe what a great reading that was. He’s very passionate when he reads, don’t you think?” I hold my book close to my chest.<br />
<br />
“Yeah, he is. Hopefully I’ll be able to read it on the next road trip.” He puts his in the backseat and he drives to the restaurant.<br />
<br />
“You read the books you have signed? Not me. I set them on the shelf and worship them as idols.” I giggle because that’s almost the full truth. “I use my Kindle most of the time.”<br />
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“I’m not that committed. I don’t own an e-reader and why buy two copies of a book just because one is signed? The story doesn’t change you know,” he jokes.<br />
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“This date was going well until you said that. What do you mean you don’t own an e-reader? It’s a necessity in life. And the reason I buy two is because one is for my shelf and one is so I can read it. I don’t want to damage the one I have signed.”<br />
<br />
“Do you somehow damage the one that isn’t signed?”<br />
<br />
“Yes. You get fingerprints on it, you might bend the spine, and God forbid you might spill something on it.” How can he not care about the books?<br />
<br />
Felix booms out a laugh and he pulls up to the curb to the valet. I reluctantly sit my book in the back and step out of the BMW.<br />
<br />
“This date was going well until I realized you’re crazy,” he whispers close to my ear as we walk in. “Fingerprints, really? Books are meant to be read. If you bend the spine, it’s a good thing.”<br />
<br />
“Oh dear, I don’t think I can hear such blasphemy. Let’s change the topic before I accidentally stab you with my fork.”</blockquote>
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<i>Felix</i> releases this Friday, September 25, but you can preorder your copy now on <a href="http://amzn.com/B010G22FT0" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/felix/id1011869758?mt=11" target="_blank">iBooks</a>, <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/felix-lindsay-paige/1122198625?ean=2940151992817" target="_blank">B&N</a>, or <a href="https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/felix-14" target="_blank">Kobo</a>. Be sure to <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25768743-felix" target="_blank">add it to your to-read shelf on Goodreads</a>, too! I'll be sharing the last teaser on Thursday!<br />
<blockquote>
<i>The Ninth Inning series presents Memphis Angels’ pitcher, Felix Hernandez.</i><br />
<br />
Felix Hernandez’s life is baseball, baseball, baseball, and then his family. He rarely remembers anything that doesn’t concern the game. He’s never had a good enough reason to reprioritize his life or change his ways.<br />
<br />
Relying on her sisters most of the time, Abigail Harris is trying to put her life in order. She’s now a graduate student and living on her own. It’s not until Felix deems her his lucky charm that her life begins to change. Now, Abigail isn’t sure if she should be focusing on her happiness or the professional baseball player.<br />
<br />
Can the two handle any fastballs that come their way or will they strike out under pressure?</blockquote>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for reading!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04956569786141597154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753166758892425771.post-11328225841602563012015-09-17T08:30:00.000-04:002015-09-22T12:41:23.547-04:00Teaser Thursday: Felix (The Ninth Inning, #1)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiePDmf9ld4b_7v9s9vltW9-lxhM5ZmEfrXTXeBjtZln3RW4JB6ARX5N_ct1AnkjbhaPZXakkocKomsa05eDaCZdnoqLIKx62walWNx3nwIhYdvTrGqqItbvawiP1r_To0Y_DUaYqvf2Lg/s1600/Teaser+Graphic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiePDmf9ld4b_7v9s9vltW9-lxhM5ZmEfrXTXeBjtZln3RW4JB6ARX5N_ct1AnkjbhaPZXakkocKomsa05eDaCZdnoqLIKx62walWNx3nwIhYdvTrGqqItbvawiP1r_To0Y_DUaYqvf2Lg/s320/Teaser+Graphic.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
Time for another teaser for the upcoming release of the first book in Mary's and my <a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/p/the-ninth-inning-series.html" target="_blank">new baseball series</a>. Tuesday, I <a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/2015/09/teaser-tuesday-felix-ninth-inning-1.html" target="_blank">shared a teaser from Abigail's POV</a>, and today, it'll be in Felix's POV.<br />
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You should be able to figure out why I picked this one. :)<br />
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“Oh my God, are you one of those calorie-counting athletes who drinks mushed up veggies in the morning mixed in with soy milk?” She makes disgusting face and I chuckle.<br />
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“Is there any other type of athlete? Do you really think this body comes from eating junk and then working it all off in the gym? I mean, I used to be that way, but a teammate got me started on all this healthy food and I felt way better, so it stuck.”<br />
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“So, you eat all kinds of veggies and shit like that? I can’t do that. I’m more of a bacon-meat-drowned-in-gravy kind of girl. Oh, and chocolate. At least one to two pounds a week. I can’t live without it.” She licks her lips, distracting me for a moment.<br />
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I groan. “God, that sounds so good.”<br />
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She leans over and whispers, “Come to the dark side, Felix. We have cookies, too.”<br />
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“You’re just one big temptation all the way around, aren’t you?”<br />
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Abigail shrugs. “I can be from time-to-time.”<br />
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“Where am I going?” I ask, in case I’m not dropping her off in the same spot as before.<br />
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“It’s up yonder.” She points ahead, but I’m laughing too much to pay attention to where she pointed.<br />
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“Yonder? Seriously? I didn’t think people actually said that.”<br />
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“You better learn the language, Mr. Cali, because that’s a very technical term.” Her voice is serious as can be.<br />
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“Yeah, I can tell,” I say, still chuckling.<br />
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“Just pull over by the curb. Is that better directions for you to understand?” She giggles.<br />
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“Yes, thank you.” I park and get out to open her door, switching back into professional chauffeur mode. “Have a good day, Miss Abigail.”</blockquote>
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<i>Felix</i> releases September 25, but you can preorder your copy now on <a href="http://amzn.com/B010G22FT0" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/felix/id1011869758?mt=11" target="_blank">iBooks</a>, <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/felix-lindsay-paige/1122198625?ean=2940151992817" target="_blank">B&N</a>, or <a href="https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/felix-14" target="_blank">Kobo</a>. Be sure to <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25768743-felix" target="_blank">add it to your to-read shelf on Goodreads</a>, too! I'll be sharing another teaser on Tuesday!<br />
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<i>The Ninth Inning series presents Memphis Angels’ pitcher, Felix Hernandez.</i><br />
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Felix Hernandez’s life is baseball, baseball, baseball, and then his family. He rarely remembers anything that doesn’t concern the game. He’s never had a good enough reason to reprioritize his life or change his ways.<br />
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Relying on her sisters most of the time, Abigail Harris is trying to put her life in order. She’s now a graduate student and living on her own. It’s not until Felix deems her his lucky charm that her life begins to change. Now, Abigail isn’t sure if she should be focusing on her happiness or the professional baseball player.<br />
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Can the two handle any fastballs that come their way or will they strike out under pressure?</blockquote>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for reading!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04956569786141597154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753166758892425771.post-11744329703827470712015-09-15T08:30:00.000-04:002015-09-15T09:34:47.160-04:00Teaser Tuesday: Felix (The Ninth Inning, #1)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiePDmf9ld4b_7v9s9vltW9-lxhM5ZmEfrXTXeBjtZln3RW4JB6ARX5N_ct1AnkjbhaPZXakkocKomsa05eDaCZdnoqLIKx62walWNx3nwIhYdvTrGqqItbvawiP1r_To0Y_DUaYqvf2Lg/s1600/Teaser+Graphic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiePDmf9ld4b_7v9s9vltW9-lxhM5ZmEfrXTXeBjtZln3RW4JB6ARX5N_ct1AnkjbhaPZXakkocKomsa05eDaCZdnoqLIKx62walWNx3nwIhYdvTrGqqItbvawiP1r_To0Y_DUaYqvf2Lg/s320/Teaser+Graphic.jpg" width="320" /></a>Hey, y'all! We're getting closer and closer to the release of the first book in Mary's and my <a href="http://authorlindsaypaige.blogspot.com/p/the-ninth-inning-series.html" target="_blank">new baseball series</a>. Pretty soon, you'll all be able to read <i>Felix</i>. In the mean time, I'm hoping you'll enjoy a few teasers with me.<br />
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This first one is on Abigail's point-of-view.<br />
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“Is there a certain player out there that you’re staring at?” LA leans over.<br />
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“No,” I gruff at her with my mouth full of food.<br />
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“If you would eat that hot dog a little sexier, he might come over later.”<br />
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I can’t help the laughter that bubbles up. My sister sure doesn’t pull any punches and I love her for that. “Exactly how can you eat a hot dog sexily? I mean, I don’t think he wants me to bite his dick and chew. Ew.” I shake my head.<br />
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“Jeez, I hope he isn’t into the kinky, crazy shit.” LA makes a disgusted face. “I’m saying don’t eat as if you’re trying to win an eating contest.”<br />
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This only makes me laugh harder. LA is the only one who can turn my mood around. She never dodges anything. When our parents died and I was in my deep depression, it was LA who eventually slapped me across the face and woke me up. Literally.<br />
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After I finish my hot dog, and not look like a porn star doing it, I chug about half my beer as I tell LA about my hectic semester. It’s then I hear someone whistling from the field and I see Felix staring at me.<br />
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“Can you catch?” he yells.<br />
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“Yes.”<br />
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He tosses the ball in his hand to me and I catch it with one hand. “Didn’t even spill your beer,” he laughs.<br />
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“I’m a pro.” I wink and watch him, still chuckling, go into the dugout. I rotate the ball in my hand and look at it, and I know LA is waiting for an answer from me. “He saw me last week and took me to school, and then he saw me again later that night and offered to go running with me. That’s all,” I quickly explain.<br />
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“And why aren’t you in your short, short running shorts and a sports bra with him every single day? And why the hell am I hearing about this now?”<br />
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“I forgot, it’s not a big deal and I’m not a runner, why would I go?”<br />
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“Because that’s fucking Felix Hernandez, that’s why.”</blockquote>
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<i>Felix</i> releases September 25, but you can preorder your copy now on <a href="http://amzn.com/B010G22FT0" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/felix/id1011869758?mt=11" target="_blank">iBooks</a>, <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/felix-lindsay-paige/1122198625?ean=2940151992817" target="_blank">B&N</a>, or <a href="https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/felix-14" target="_blank">Kobo</a>. Be sure to <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25768743-felix" target="_blank">add it to your to-read shelf on Goodreads</a>, too! I'll be sharing another teaser on Thursday!<br />
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<blockquote>
<i>The Ninth Inning series presents Memphis Angels’ pitcher, Felix Hernandez.</i><br />
<br />
Felix Hernandez’s life is baseball, baseball, baseball, and then his family. He rarely remembers anything that doesn’t concern the game. He’s never had a good enough reason to reprioritize his life or change his ways.<br />
<br />
Relying on her sisters most of the time, Abigail Harris is trying to put her life in order. She’s now a graduate student and living on her own. It’s not until Felix deems her his lucky charm that her life begins to change. Now, Abigail isn’t sure if she should be focusing on her happiness or the professional baseball player.<br />
<br />
Can the two handle any fastballs that come their way or will they strike out under pressure?</blockquote>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for reading!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04956569786141597154noreply@blogger.com0