Exciting Things are Coming!

That's right, my friends! Now that Hollow Hills is up and running, I have gotten back to writing again and I am bringing the goods. Next month, I have a collection of short stories coming out that is sure to please. Let me give you the low-down on Tantalizing Tales of the Horrific and Fantastic. 

I'm pretty pumped about my first book to be published through Hollows Hills. So what is it about? Horror, fantasy, paranormal, science fiction, and more come together in a mesmerizing collection hitting your favorite online book sellers on July 27th, 2018. 

Here is the synopsis:

Sink your teeth into this book of fantastical short stories that will leave you wanting more. This collection mixes fantasy, science fiction, horror, and more into one big boiling pot of tastiness. Stories may include princesses, talking birds, alien species, magical items, terrifying creatures, cyborgs, or assassins. You’ll get your fill of thrills and chills.

As if that isn't exciting enough, you are all invited to a party. That's right, you! Come join us on release day for our Facebook event Madness, Magic, and Mayhem. Games, teasers, and giveaways galore! Whew, I haven't done a FB event in quite some time and I fully intend to let loose and have a blast. I hope you stop by for some fun.

Meanwhile, drop by your favorite store and pre-order Tantalizing Tales of the Horrific and Fantastic. It has a bit of something for everyone. The universal link is here. Have a great weekend, readers.

Stay tuned for news on another upcoming release from Hollow Hills that features another brand new short story from yours truly.

Spooky, Creepy, Frightening Fun!

Hello, ladies and gents!
I'm excited to tell you about a new release I have coming out tomorrow. Headstones and Dead Bodies is a book containing two short horror stories. That's right, I am ready for Halloween early this year. 
Here is the short synopsis:

Two short stories to make your skin crawl.

A teen takes a dare that soon becomes a nightmare.

An innocent young boy traveling with two coffins is more than meets the eye.

Sure to make you squirm!

Woohoo, scary story time!
To celebrate it's release on September 30th, I am having a release party on Facebook. Myself and other awesome indie authors will be hosting an event that will be sure to please horror fans. Come on by, have a few scares, and maybe win some prizes!

Dead Things, the release party for Headstones and Dead Bodies

Valentine's Day Giveaway

Hello, all.
Just wanted to let you guys know that I'm doing a Valentine's Day giveaway on my Facebook author page! Yes, I have three paperback books, bookmarks, business cards of some indie author friends, and a necklace that I will give to one lucky participant!

I have never done a giveaway of this magnitude before so I'm pretty excited. The necklace is one that I hand-made myself. Oh, I make jewelry and sell it on Facebook. Did I never mention that before? Here is the page for those interested: Groovy Goodies and Shiny Stuff.

But back to the giveaway! 
The three books are Box of Chocolates (Appropriate for the occasion, no?), The Life She Didn't Take, and Love Me Today, Kill Me Tomorrow. Ah, there's nothing like some sweet vampire love. These books definitely contain some steamy, and sometimes tragic, moments.

I hope you guys hop over to my Facebook page and participate. I will be picking the random winner on the 14th.
Have a happy Valentine's Day, my faithful readers!

XOXOXO

Free Short Story!

Hello again.
As an author I usually support fellow indie authors by subscribing to their newsletters and visiting their websites. This is a cool way to get the newest information about their upcoming releases, events, etc. I enjoy getting a newsletter in my email. It's exciting to see what's new with my fave authors. Sometimes though, I get spammed multiple times a day and that can get old. Still, often followers can get the sneak peeks that you can't get anywhere else.

For example, I started adding teasers to my newsletters as something extra my followers can get. Special, just for you guys because you are awesome! This week I will be taking an extra step and including an entire short story in my newsletter.
This is a sweet YA short story that takes place around Christmas. Perfect timing, right? So if you guys haven't signed up for my newsletter, please do so through my website to gain access to these sneak peeks, teasers and surprises. 
No, I don't spam. I honestly only send out a newsletter a few times a month, just to give everyone the scoop on what's new. For more daily updates, you can go give my Facebook page a Like. 

Don't forget about the Stuck In A Web On New Year's Day event coming up! There have already been two giveaways and there are even more to come so swing by and join the party!

Cover Reveal for Upcoming Release!

In keeping with my new policy of putting out a book every three months, (Yes, I made that up.) I have the first book of a brand new series coming out on January 1st, 2016.
Now my followers know that I usually stick to romance but branched out a bit with my short story collection last month. Well prepare yourselves, people! 

Threads of A Web is book one of a science fiction/horror series that is quite unlike what I have written so far. In fact, this material is far older than anything I have published! I started taking notes for this book back in 2008 after having some intense dreams about vampires. After years of a love/hate relationship with the characters, I finally think I am ready to send it out into the world. It is both terrifying and glorious to know that something that has so much of my soul embedded in it will finally be released from it's cage to fly amongst others. 

Be warned! This is 18+ material here, and I don't mean naughty sex scenes either. My characters experience emotional and physical traumas that are not for the weak of stomach. On the other hand, the bonds and friendships formed throughout the story between this diverse group of creatures may call forth feelings of an entirely different nature.

This is a sister series to Some By Day, Some By Night so you may recognize a few characters popping in and out of the Lord Gerard's Coven series. (For example, what was Serahfine like before she met Dmitri? What becomes of Artus and Alexus?) Though each book, and series, can be read separately, back stories and further explanations for certain characters' situations will be found in both so honestly, just read them all!


Anywho, here is the blurb for Threads of A Web:

Marla has recently been changed into a vampire and she finds that a life of murder and bloodshed suits her just fine. Especially since there is a secret war between the vampires and the humans raging around her. Killing humans for money was her job when she was one and now killing them for fun is justified in her eyes.

Making close friends and becoming part of a coven was unexpected and soon Marla finds herself torn between her old ways of murder and mayhem and a new side of herself that only wants to kill to protect her dear friends. She has found a family at last. But can she keep them?

Just when things seem to be looking up for the coven, an alien race invades Earth, intent on exterminating humans and vampires alike.
Will the vampires defend the humans who have hunted them for decades? Can this invading race be eliminated before the entire coven is destroyed?


Take a gander at this gorgeous cover that Julie Nicholls created. Isn't it stunning? She is so talented.

If anyone is interested, I have Advanced Reader Copies (ARC) available for those who would like to read it before it is released, with the promise of giving an honest review within two weeks of the release day. 

I'm hosting an awesome Facebook party for the release of Threads and everyone is invited! Though release day is still a ways off, the giveaways and teasers have already started. I'm giving away free paperbacks and e-books and all kinds of cool swag so drop by and get Stuck In A Web On New Year's Day!

Have Some Chocolates

Guess what? 
Because I really wanted to get this book of short stories out before Halloween, it comes out this Sunday! Yay!
Julie Nicholls took time out of her busy schedule and made me a lovely cover for Box of Chocolates, a collection of short stories. These stories range from horror to science fiction with some fantasy and drama in between. I'm pretty excited to have a new book under the Marie Krepps pen name that branches out to a different genre than romance. And what better way to do it than to have a genre spanning book?

Here is the blurb:
What flavors do the chocolates in your box contain?
Ten short stories of fantasy, science fiction or horror are in each chocolate. Two princesses lose their father. A little boy is left home alone at night. A fantastical creature is curious about human customs. A CEO calls his underling in for a chat. A man decides to hit on his beautiful neighbor.
What other adventures await you?
Go on, take a bite.

This book is now available for pre-order on Amazon! You can order now and it will be automatically delivered to your Kindle on the release date, October 18th, 2015. Looking for a paperback version? It is already available for purchase here!

Once again, I'm throwing an awesome Facebook party on Sunday night with open invitations to everyone! Come have some fun, play some games and maybe win some prizes.

New Release This Friday!

Well, it isn't brand new. It's a re-release, actually, but it's the first time I'm releasing it all on my own. Here's the deal:

In 2012, my erotic short story The Life She Didn't Take was published through a small publishing company under my pen name Marie Krepps. Then the rights reverted back to me. Now it's back and better than ever with a new cover and an extended story. Another exciting new feature: for the first time, it's available in paperback!

Here's the blurb: Serahfine has walked these streets time and time again. Endless centuries alone have her longing for death's release. But on this night when she means to end it all, she meets someone who intrigues her.
Is this a chance encounter or destiny?
Can an ageless vampire truly find happiness with a mere human?

The release date for The Life She Didn't Take is set for July, 31st, 2015. I'm super excited to get this one back out there and to actually be able to purchase my own physical copy! 
This story is a part of a series of vampire shorts and novels called Some By Day, Some By Night. At this time, I have one novel and a few more shorts planned for the series but who knows how long it could end up being? 
This is a very complex vampire world that will end up spanning a few different genres, especially it's sister series Lord Gerard's Coven. I can promise you, you've never seen vampires exactly like these. That's right, prepare yourselves for much more to come from Marie Krepps!

So this Friday, visit my Facebook author page or my website for more info on how to get your copy of The Life She Didn't Take. 

Oh yes, we're also having a Facebook release party on Friday and everyone is invited! Some wonderful authors are hosting and it's going to be an evening of fun games, naughty discussions, and prizes! Stop on by and you might even get a sneak peek of the story straight from the pages of The Life She Didn't Take!