I’m finally going to attempt it! My head has been filled with stories that I’ve tried to avoid while focusing on the Alissia Roswell Series, but they won’t go away. They haunt me in the shower and when I’m trying to sleep, and just as Alissia did, they demand their stories be told.

The Alissia Roswell Series is completely plotted out in my head so there’s not a lot of major planning that needs to be done. Instead of taking a break, another young woman’s adventure has been filling my thoughts. Each of the characters already have their personalities, and I already have scenes that constantly come to mind.

I’m tired of pushing her and her friends away, and I’ve decided to write two novels at once. Many authors do this. I just thought I’d never be one of them. However, since I’m now working on my third novel, the writing process is a lot easier for me than in the beginning. You get better with practice, and that is very true for me.

I’m going to switch to Scrivener for my writing software on this story, and I’m hoping it will help me to get better organized. There are many notebooks, scrap  papers, and all sorts of random notes filled with scribbles for Alissia’s story. No one could understand them but me, and they’re spread out all over the house. I’ve actually had to search my house and purses to find certain notes.

With Scrivener, there is a section for me to write the details of each of the characters, which I’m eager to use. As for outlining, no, I don’t think I’ll ever get that organized. It’s just not how my brain works.

You’ve probably noticed I have not been hosting guest authors or doing a lot of blogging lately. That is because I’ve been focused on my writing. I’m 44,000 words into Unexpected Entrapment, and now I’m adding another project. My goal is to get at least two books out within a year, and I want to do more reading.

I avoided reading books while writing my first two novels, because I feared they would distract me from Alissia’s story. However, I’m now at a place where I can read a book and go back to writing without any problems. I need to read, as it’s a great way to study other author’s work and sometimes learn from them.

This means I should be posting more book reviews, along with adding more books to my Pinterest boards and Amazon store. If you enjoy clean reading, I hope you check out the boards and store, as I will be adding to them each week.

People love Unexpected Entrapment! It’s filled with surprises and mystery, and I’m already getting asked when Unexpected Peril will be available. After meeting and speaking to some of my readers, I am extremely happy with the feedback I’ve gotten. I’ve even been told by some that I’m their favorite author. (Okay, wow!) I’m still winning my little game I like to play with them, as each of them were highly surprised by the happenings in my latest novel, and the plot continues to thicken for this series.

I’d like to take this time to thank each of my readers. Unexpected Metamorphosis was my first novel, and although it’s receiving high ratings, I can’t help but think my writing is getting better with each novel I take on. I can even see the difference with Unexpected Peril, my third book. It’s coming out much faster, and I’m ending each chapter with a little punch to it.

The most feedback I’ve gotten from this series–and I guess my writing, overall–is how creative it is, and people love the world I’ve built. I often get asked how I come up with these things. For me, I’d rather create my own world and creatures than have to do a ton of research on history or other things within our current world. (I truly hate following rules and would much rather do things my way.) Instead, I keep my research limited to fun things–how wolves socialize, knife throwing, self-defense lessons, ways to kill a person slowly, and fashion. (Those ball gowns have to match the hair color, size of the woman, and jewelry she wears. I’ve learned a lot!)

If you haven’t yet read Unexpected Entrapment, it’s now available at the major online bookstores, and you can also get a signed copy mailed to you. Unexpected Metamorphosis is now free in all eBook formats so be sure to let your friends know.

I have started on Unexpected Peril and have even shared a small blurb on my Facebook page. I’ll soon be working on the cover design so stay tuned for that. Please be patient with me. When I get into writing mode, it’s hard for me to pull myself away, and I get behind on emails and the social part of my life.

Thanks for all your support, and please consider leaving an honest review on Amazon if you have not already–even if you bought a paperback from one of my signings.

Now’s the perfect time to start the Alissia Roswell Series. Get it now for free:  Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and iBooks.

This week we’re going to do things a little different. The book feature will be on Monday, and the guest post will be on Thursday. I’ve started reading this book and hope to finish it in time to give a review on Wednesday–depending on my schedule.

Color of Danger (Christian, Romantic Suspense)

Former runaway Mari Del Lobo works hard to save her struggling restaurant and to trust people again. Dallas surgeon Dr. Luke Goodman turns her world upside down with terrifying news. A recent murder has her late brother’s – aka the Smiling Killer – signature and MO. When attacks on her escalate, Mari fights her growing attraction to the good doctor as fiercely as she fights for her life. To rescue herself and those she loves, will she be able to stop the murderer before he strikes again?

Luke couldn’t save his fiancée from the Smiling Killer, but he’ll do anything to prevent more murders, even ask help from the serial killer’s sister. Finding a kindred tortured soul and the perpetrator’s next target in Mari, Luke is determined to protect the stubborn ex-rebel. But Mari would rather face danger than risk the safety of the man she comes to love.

 Excerpt         Amazon

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If you would like for me to mail you an autographed copy of Unexpected Metamorphosis or Unexpected Entrapment, you can purchase them via Paypal through the publishing company. The price for one book is $14.00, and the price for two books is $26.  This amount includes U.S. shipping and sales tax. If you live outside the U.S., you can contact me, and I’ll check on the price of shipping.

Please be sure to list the name and address you would like your copy mailed to. Also, be sure to write whose name goes inside the book and any special message if you have a preference for what is to be written.

Here’s the first Goodreads giveaway for Unexpected Entrapment, the second book in the Alissia Roswell Series. The first book in the series is now available in any ebook format free through Smashwords. You can also buy the paperback version at Amazon. Be sure to enter and add it to your read list. Good luck!

Goodreads Book Giveaway

Unexpected Entrapment

by Tianna Holley

Giveaway ends August 06, 2014.

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