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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Another Warrior Rises

Today the second book in my Warriors of Gaviron science fiction romance series is available on Amazon and all other major retailers. The Warrior and the Governor has been having pretty good pre-sales so I can't help but hope it takes off like the first book did.

Gaviron Warrior Liam lost the love of his life when his planet fell to the alien monsters twelve years ago. All he wants in life is a chance to take the murdering raynid creatures with him in death. Governor Siva Handel will make any bargain to save what's left of her desperate colony even take in a suicidal warrior. Liam's warrior skills give Siva hope as he throws his body between her people and the raynids. But can she keep him alive long enough for them to win and for him to find a reason to survive?

 Every time I have a new book release, I think of how much I appreciate the readers who take the time to write a review. It's so helpful for us 'not so famous' writers to have those honest evaluations of our books out there.

I wanted to thank a new blogging friend, Dumcho Wangdi. Last week he honored me with The Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Since I received this award before, I won't be passing it on but I would like thank Dumcho for thinking of me. I hope you'll visit his blog and say hello.

Along the home front, Monday started out with a bit of snow. My oldest son is a teacher and coach. I've missed him since he's moved out to his own home but whenever we get together, we usually talk about our favorite books. We both needed our cars inspected this month so it was his idea that we meet at the car dealer and then wait for the service to be done at Starbucks and the nearby bookstore together. It was a lovely mom/son time and the best part was that it was his idea. Like me, he loves his alone time so it was precious that he elected to spend some with me.

After that comforting time, I had to remind my daughter living in Boston to charge her phone, get some food into her room and stay in touch for the next two days. The three blocks to the dining hall would be a tough trek in three feet of snow and a blizzard. Mom's work is never done.

I hope lots of you signed up for Blogging From A to Z Challenge. Last year I served as a minion to Alex J. Cavanaugh. This year as one of the leaders. I need my own helpers. Please let me know by email or in the comments if you'd like to be my helper. Jeremy is making me the most incredible minion badge, I promise you will want it for on your blog sidebar.

Did you get stuck in the blizzard? Do you write reviews after enjoying a book? Joining A to Z? Willing to help me out?



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39 comments:

  1. Dumcho's NOTEBOOKJanuary 28, 2015 at 4:39 AM

    Thanks for the mention. Good luck with your new book.

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  2. Alex J. CavanaughJanuary 28, 2015 at 6:35 AM

    It's out today? Congratulations!
    Glad you had some time with your son.
    And you were a most awesome Minion...

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  3. L. Diane WolfeJanuary 28, 2015 at 7:41 AM

    Congrats with the new book.

    3 feet is a lot of snow. I've never seen that much at once.

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    1. Susan Gourley/KelleyJanuary 28, 2015 at 10:42 AM

      I've seem two feet a few times and accumulated three feet from several storms but not all at once.

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  4. Heather R. HoldenJanuary 28, 2015 at 8:19 AM

    Congrats on the release! Those pre-sales definitely sound like a good sign for your book... :)

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  5. Madeline Mora-SummonteJanuary 28, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    Congratulations on the new book!

    I really enjoyed being one of Alex's Minions last year during A-Z. I'm participating this year but I won't be able to help out. I'm still working on finding a theme! Eek!

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    1. Susan Gourley/KelleyJanuary 28, 2015 at 10:43 AM

      I'm sure you come up with something clever for your theme. If you change your mind about being a minion....

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  6. The Happy WhiskJanuary 28, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    No blizzard but still snowing. Nothing really sticking. But today, it looks like glitter out there. Took some shot this morning.

    Congrats on all your hard work. Here's to many, many sales.

    Cheers and boogie boogie.

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    1. Susan Gourley/KelleyJanuary 28, 2015 at 10:44 AM

      Thanks for the cheers. It's so cold here I don't think our snow will melt until May.

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    2. The Happy WhiskJanuary 28, 2015 at 8:41 PM

      May makes sense. This is fun that you added replies to your blog.

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  7. Loni TownsendJanuary 28, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    We haven't had much snow in a while. It comes in and then disappears pretty quickly.

    Congrats on the new release! That's pretty exciting.

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    1. Susan Gourley/KelleyJanuary 28, 2015 at 9:10 PM

      Thanks for stopping by, Loni. I'm willing to give anyone our snow if they want it.

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  8. Chrys FeyJanuary 28, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    Congratulations!!!! I love a good warrior. :)

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  9. Pat HattJanuary 28, 2015 at 12:00 PM

    Congrats on the new release. Every review helps indeed.

    We were supposed to get 3 feet, only got 1 I'd say, which is fine by me

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    1. Susan Gourley/KelleyJanuary 28, 2015 at 9:11 PM

      You sound so disappointed on only getting one. !2 inches is still a lot.

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  10. David P. KingJanuary 28, 2015 at 12:54 PM

    Many congratulations on your new book, Susan! :)

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  11. Cate MastersJanuary 28, 2015 at 2:22 PM

    Very exciting! Happy release day, and wishing you many sales, Susan.

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  12. LD MastersonJanuary 28, 2015 at 3:26 PM

    Congratulations nad best of luck on the release.

    I think it's wonderful that your son suggested you get your cars services at the same time so you could have time together. How many sons would do that?

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    1. Susan Gourley/KelleyJanuary 28, 2015 at 9:12 PM

      I feel very fortunate indeed with my sons. They're very good to their momma.

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  13. Patricia StolteyJanuary 28, 2015 at 5:44 PM

    Congratulations on the new release!! I've been trying my best to write more reviews on the books I read. I know how important it is. I also try to request more books on our library's purchase suggestion page. As much as I want to buy everyone's book, it's not always possible, but library purchases are not only good sales. They're also ways to get our books into the hands of more readers....perhaps readers who will rank and review books on Goodreads and online bookseller sites.

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    1. Susan Gourley/KelleyJanuary 28, 2015 at 9:13 PM

      I need to remember to do that on my library site too.

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  14. Liz BlockerJanuary 28, 2015 at 6:26 PM

    Congrats, Susan!! I bet it will do great :) And yeah, we did get a ton of snow here in Boston - but everyone is OK!

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    1. Susan Gourley/KelleyJanuary 28, 2015 at 9:14 PM

      Did you have work off, Liz? My daughter had classes canceled at BU for two days. She said they could have had them today but I wonder if the profs could have traveled to work.

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  15. Christine RainsJanuary 28, 2015 at 9:25 PM

    Congratulations! I make sure to take a minute to write a review for every book I read. And we were lucky that the blizzard missed us here. Just a light sprinkling of snow that has already melted.

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    1. Susan Gourley/KelleyJanuary 29, 2015 at 7:15 PM

      It really does only take a minute or two. Glad the blizzard missed you.

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  16. UnknownJanuary 28, 2015 at 10:19 PM

    Congrats in your new book Susan. Very excited for you :)

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  17. Julie MusilJanuary 28, 2015 at 11:34 PM

    Congratulations on your latest release! That's so awesome.

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  18. Shannon LawrenceJanuary 29, 2015 at 7:13 PM

    What a lovely time with your son! A thoughtful suggestion for time together. I hope your daughter weathered the storm okay and had plenty of food. Congratulations on your book release and being an A-to-Z co-host! Jeremy makes the best badges.

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    1. Susan Gourley/KelleyJanuary 29, 2015 at 7:17 PM

      It was so great to have those hours with must me and my son. With a big family I seldom get to have individual time with him.

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  19. Patricia StolteyJanuary 29, 2015 at 9:18 PM

    I hate not being in the challenge this year, but hope I can at least visit some blogs the last part of April.

    That is a very cool story about your son's idea for connecting for coffee and books while waiting for your cars to be inspected. Kids come through for us in some of the most unexpected ways.

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    1. Susan Gourley/KelleyJanuary 29, 2015 at 10:11 PM

      I was really touched by his idea when he brought it up. I've always felt appreciated by my children but even more so as they grow into adults themselves.

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