The same day Push & Pull launched my friend was admitted into ICU. As much as I'd like to say he's doing better now, he's not. They are taking him off of life support tomorrow. It seems strange that I would share this with people I barely know, but I think I owe it to my readers who have been extremely patient with me during this process. I'm thankful for your kindness. In all honesty, I have been trying to push past this and move forward with the release. I thought for sure if I could make it through the weekend I would feel much better about it by Tuesday but the timing just isn't right. The good news is that I have been writing nearly every day and Power Play will be releasing...but it won't be tomorrow.
My heart is heavy delivering this news. It's hard to not to feel like a failure knowing that I am not only letting myself down, but many others as well. I'm sorry. It doesn't feel right releasing the next installment at such a sad point in my life and I need to shift my focus momentarily. I need to grieve, collect my thoughts, and reflect on what a great life my friend has lived, regardless of how short it was.
I won't push the release much longer. I promise. But I won't give a hard date again. When I'm ready to release it I will make sure everybody knows and if you're subscribed to my newsletter, you'll know immediately.
Thank you again for your support and I look forward to continuing Claire & Liam's journey soon.
A Human Moment
Monday, March 11, 2013
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Labels: Human Moment, Power Play, Random
Pushed Release
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Don't hate me. POWER PLAY was due to be released on March 8th, but has since been moved to March 12th. There are several factors that have led to this decision, but for now we're just going to say that the book is already doing better than I ever imagined and I can't wait to share the next part with you ;}
Keep an eye out this weekend for the blurb and cover (even though I've already done a cover reveal). It should be up on Goodreads soon. I decided not to give ARCs for this installment (again, don't hate me) but it all ties into the greater reason. Thank you for the continued support. I'm planning something soon as a give back and it'll be FAAABULOUS...I think so at least!
That's all I have for now. See you March 12th.
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Labels: Erotica, Goodreads, Installments, Power Play, PushAndPull, Series, Thank You
Did You Say FREE?
Monday, February 25, 2013
Yes. Yes, I did. February 27th, in honor of hump day PUSH & PULL will be FFRRREEEE!!! If you haven't picked it up yet, please do :} Methinks you will enjoy it...
Also, I will be finalizing the second installment POWER& PLAY and will have ARCs available starting Wednesday March 6th. If you're interested tweet @OhMissMaya or leave a comment on this post.
Thanks so much for your feedback, whether you love it or hate it, I appreciate all of you! <3 xoxoxo
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Labels: Erotica, FREE, Power Play, PushAndPull, Twitter
Come Up For Air
Saturday, February 23, 2013
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Pinning Problem!
Thursday, February 21, 2013
I've been doing a great job staying away from Pinterest, but I hit a little writer's block tonight and ended up starting a board for the Push series. I know, I know...I just couldn't resist!! Check it out and see if our visions align. And if you'd like to give your own suggestions, leave them in the comment box. If I like them I'll add them to the board and tag them with your name :} Thanks for humoring me. Now...back to writing and insomnia.
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Labels: Erotica, Pinterest, PushAndPull, Series, Social Media
Book 2 of the Push Series...
Monday, February 18, 2013
Title? Check. Cover art? Check. New review? Check!
The second installment is shaping up nicely and will launch on Friday, March 8th. If you would like to participate in a blog tour leading up to the launch date or are interested in an ARC, please contact me. Also, Romantic Reading Escapes has been kind enough to feature PUSH & PULL on her blog & Facebook. Head on over and check out her review! Okay, I can't wait any longer so let's get to it!
The second book in the Push series is called POWER PLAY and here is the cover...
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Labels: Cover, Erotica, Power Play, Series, Title
Breaking 100
Saturday, February 16, 2013
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Labels: Erotica, PushAndPull, Thank You
Why Installments?
Friday, February 15, 2013
As a reader, I know how frustrating it can be to purchase a "book" for $2.99+ and realize it's not full length. I've done that one before. However, I'm still a huge fan of installment series and have opted to do the Push series as such for many reasons. If you think about it, there are two types of readers: 1) Those who will read multiple books simultaneously, dashing through a few chapters here and there and 2) those who take a more monogamous approach, reading only one book at a time.
Installments appeal to the simultaneous reader because they can knock it out in a day or two and flutter onto another literary work. But they should also appeal to the monogamous type because of two little words: book coma. It's that feeling you get after reading a girthy book that has basically dominated your life for the past week. Instead of throwing yourself into another full length book, reading installments (serial novels) could be a good way to break it up.
I understand the draw back in terms of pricing and will never expect my readers to purchase a series that exceeds the amount of a traditional novel. Selling 8 installments totaling 70,000 words at $1.99 a pop is highway robbery. I would be furious! But if you break a novel up into 3-4 parts and price them to total the amount of a full length I feel it's reasonable.
Personally, the large draw to me is being able to get content to my readers in a few weeks instead of a few months. Books, to me, are a lot like television in the sense that they're often in series and you have to wait for the next episode to air. This is true with full length and serial novels. Or if you want to make it cinematic, think of full lengths as a movie and installments as a television series. Either way, if the price is right and the writing is great it shouldn't matter.
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Labels: Installments, Novella, Serial Novels, Series
PUSH & PULL Giveaway Winners!
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Thank you to everyone who took the time to enter. You don't know how much it means :} So, without further ado the winners are...
Barbara M
You should be receiving e-mails shortly, if you haven't already. I will be hosting another giveaway in the beginning of March so if you didn't win this time, please enter again. And if you can't wait that long it's only .99¢ - Get on it!
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Labels: Giveaway, PushAndPull, Thank You
New Blog Design
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Things look a little different around here. Isn't it delightful? ;} Today is the last day of my giveaway and I'm excited to announce the winners. Aside from trying to get the word out, I've been working on the second installment and it's tough. I'm confident you'll love the second, probably even more so than the first. But balancing my time between writing, networking, and a full time job is exhausting! Hearing from my readers has definitely made it worth it, and for that I thank you.
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Labels: Giveaway, PushAndPull, Series, Thank You
5 Reasons To Read Erotica
Monday, February 11, 2013
While trying shamelessly to pimp my book I had someone tell me it's not their kind of thing. Not that there is anything wrong with having preferences, but it made me think. Why do I enjoy erotica? The obvious answer would be that it's basically porn for women, which I don't entirely agree with, so I compiled a brief list of why women (and men) should consider erotica:
1. It's not a genre you normally read, and if it is then you don't need to read the rest of this...
2. When well written, it's fun to read. You're enjoying yourself and giving your mind a workout. Woohoo!
3. It provides a safe place to explore. If you're married and fervently against a threesome, but have always kind of wondered what it's like then erotica could be for you. You can experience things you'd never dare to do in real life.
4. It can spice up your relationship. I can't tell you how many friends have regained that pep in their step from reading titles like Fifty Shades of Gray. Just don't call out Christian's name in bed.
5. It's cheaper than libido/testosterone supplements. Laugh all you want, but you know it's true ;}
I just gave you 5 pretty solid reasons to maaaaybe consider erotica. And if you're looking for a good gateway book, try PUSH & PULL. Yeah, I know, shameless plug but it is my blog.
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Labels: Erotica, PushAndPull
PUSH & PULL Giveaway!!
Sunday, February 10, 2013
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Labels: Erotica, Giveaway, PushAndPull, Series, Thank You
Social Media & The Erotica Writer
Saturday, February 9, 2013
I'm sure it's no surprise that social media and web design are not my strong suits. If you thought otherwise, allow me to pat myself on the back and be super excited that I fooled you :} Yesterday was the release of book one in the Push series, Push & Pull, and I've been working furiously to get things in order.
If you're a fellow writer you know how it is. You put your heart and soul into a book, staying up countless nights second guessing yourself. And once the book is done you think now what?
Well, that's the stage I'm at. I want to share it with the world! So, I've been all over the place today. I now have a Facebook, a Goodreads, and I'm trying to use Twitter more. It's not even about selling a ton of copies (though that would be nice). I want to understand my readers, what they like, how I can improve, and it's exciting. It's so damn exciting. Thanks for wanting to take this journey with me :}
Here's where I'm at:
Twitter
Facebook
Goodreads
Now, where else can I go?
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Labels: Erotica, Facebook, Goodreads, PushAndPull, Series, Social Media, Twitter
Push & Pull Book Birthday!
Friday, February 8, 2013
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Labels: Erotica, PushAndPull, Series, Thank You
Title Announcement!
Friday, January 25, 2013
The past few days I've been kind of quiet...not that I've posted a ton of content before this, but you get the point. Anyway, the wheels have been turning and I've been plotting the perfect title and cover for my upcoming series in which you can catch a sneak peek here and here. Both excerpts may need a little shining up, mind you, but that's what release day is for. The first installment is due to launch February 2nd. I am incredibly excited, so without further ado the title is *drumroll*...
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Sneak Peak #2
Sunday, January 20, 2013
I've been having too much fun over here so here's another sneak peak of my upcoming series. Enjoy, xoxo!
Andrew moved the hair from my neck and brushed his lips along my shoulder. I took another swig of scotch allowing the alcohol to yank me back to reality.
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Labels: Erotica, Series, Sex, Sneak Peak, Threesome
A Sneak Peek...
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Hello, my fiends ;) I've been working tirelessly on a new series, untitled at the moment, but still very exciting. I feel bad I've been keeping it under wraps so I'll give you a sneak peek. Enjoy! xoxo
By the time I arrived the restaurant was buzzing. Women in short dresses they had no intention of wearing circled around the bar, nursing their watered down cocktails. A few of them looked up from their idle conversations to scowl at me. I could have been the ugliest woman there. It wouldn't have mattered. I was in their hunting ground now. They laughed at unimportant jokes and pretended to be much more inebriated than they really were while men sized them up. Pathetic.
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Labels: Erotica, Series, Sex, Sneak Peak