Author: Cindy

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A Thank You to My Readers…

Hey, everyone, let’s face it, there are soooo many fantastic books available to read these days and only so much time…

Sometimes, even when you would dearly love nothing more than to get lost in an emotional story or laugh along with characters who begin to feel like friends as you get to know them, other items top your to-do list.

And some days, some weeks, some months, and, yes, even some years, that to-do list just seems to grow longer and longer. And you begin to wonder when you’ll have time for yourself. To do the things you really want to.

Some years are more challenging than others.

Some days are a breeze, while others are a chore.

I have a TBR pile too. So I know how it is. And, wow, do I have to-do lists! And so do many of my characters, I’ve come to realize. To-do lists, master life plans, kooky missions, and crazy schemes ~ they really do run the gamut.

So, whether you’ve had a chance to take a well-deserved break and read one of my books or my entire library, whether you’ve started a series and are eagerly awaiting more or if you have yet to take a virtual vacation in a CindyPK world, YOU make a difference in my life as an author ~ and I hope I make a difference in yours.

I want to say…THANK YOU for reading my books.

THANK YOU for telling your friends when a story touches you or makes you laugh.

THANK YOU for finding time to leave a review.

Thank you for just being here and sharing my journey. It means so much!

Happy Friday the 13th!

A friend from high school turned 58 today on Friday the 13th! She was born on a Friday the 13th, and, guess what? 5 + 8 = 13. That’s pretty lucky. For years, until I was 13 and met this friend and another born on April 13th, who both set me straight and showed me calendars from the year of our birthday to prove how wrong I was, I thought I was born on a Friday the 13th in January.
 
Turns out I was born on a Wednesday. My mom had 3 kids close together and couldn’t remember the day of the week I was born. My dad only knew he was working out of town and came home on Wednesdays and Fridays. So I was therefore born on one of those days. Thirteen years of thinking I’d been born on Friday the 13th flew out the window! I had to console myself with being born on the 13th day of the 13th month.
 
Happy birthday to everyone born on the 13th of a month, but especially to the Friday the 13th babies! It’s not unlucky. We’re a bit weird, but, hey, weird is wonderful. Embrace it!

One Week Since Release – Some Reviews!

Hello, folks.

When it comes to being a romance author in the new millennium, I am a very tiny fish in a gigantic pond. I have been around for some time but have never really “hit.” And I’m still not there. I might never be there. But my goal has always been to build and engage with a base of “true fans.” Folks who honestly connect with my writing and aren’t just buying my books because one happens to be on sale in a bargain newsletter that week. Now, I’m all for bargain eBooks, but some of those newsletters are tough for an author to get into, especially the ones that will really make an impact, even temporarily, on an author’s ability to gain visibility on the electronic storefronts.

You guessed it. I have a tough time getting placements on the most important bargain sites, which is one of the reasons I don’t have sales on my books very often.

Back when I started publishing (as opposed to writing – that came long before), I used to joke with my reader peeps about my “dozen fans.” Those readers on whom I could count to buy a new book come release day. Well, guess what? I have cracked 40. That’s a long way from the 1000 true fans that a creator of content (like writers and musicians) evidently needs to earn a living–but! I have cracked my Faithful Forty! Baby steps, right?

Thank you to everyone who pre-ordered GETTING OVER BRETT or bought the book on release day or during this last week, the first week of the book’s release. I hope you’ve read it already. If you have, I hope you enjoyed it. And please tell your friends. Maybe leave a review. Reviews are extremely important to authors in today’s marketplace.

I was lucky enough to be able to build up some Advanced Reader Reviews for GETTING OVER BRETT, and, on Amazon, the book now has over 50 reviews in a week. I am pretty excited about that. Want to hear some reader reactions to the story? Of course you do, or you wouldn’t have read this far (click away now if you’ve just changed your mind).

5 Stars ~ “Loved the book!!! Never give your heart to someone you know is not ready to give you their all. Loved the book!!!”

5 Stars ~ “I absolutely loved this book and story. It caught my attention from the blurb and definitely hooked me right into the story once I started reading. I couldn’t find anything wrong with this book or story at all, that’s how much I enjoyed reading this book.”

5 Stars ~ “There were parts that made me laugh out loud. The ending was the happily ever after that they both wanted. I really enjoyed this book.”

5 Stars ~ “Love all books from Cindy this was my favorite. Really enjoyed the characters and story line. Also loved the cover of the book.”

Thank you! I love the book cover, too.

Quick Links:

iBooks

Kobo

Nook

Google Play

Amazon

Amazon Canada

Amazon UK

Amazon Down Under!

Or check out the cover, blurb, and read an excerpt here.

 

It’s Release Day for Getting Over Brett!

You guys, I am thrilled to share that Getting Over Brett is now available on all major eBook retailer sites as well as in print from Barnes and Noble and Amazon! The book has over 50 reviews already on Amazon. That’s the most reviews I’ve ever had on release day. Thank you, readers!

I’ve been sharing the cover a lot lately on my blog, but just in case you’ve missed it…

Getting Over Brett releases April 3rd!

Quick Links:

Amazon

iBooks

Kobo

Nook

Google Play

Amazon CA

Amazon UK

Amazon Aus

If you read the book and like it, reviews on your retailer site of choice are very much appreciated!

By the way, did you know you can follow me on BookBub and/or Amazon to get notifications of new releases? Just visit your site of choice and make sure to click the Follow button.

One Week to Release! Reviews Coming in!

Here we go!!

Getting Over Brett releases April 3rd!
Getting Over Brett releases April 3rd!

The paperback of GETTING OVER BRETT is already available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble, and the eBook releases in one week from Amazon, Nook, Kobo, and iBooks. The book will be on Google Play as well, but that link won’t show up until release day.

I am so excited that advance reader copies are bringing in some great reviews on Amazon and Goodreads! Right now the book has a 4.3 star average on Amazon!

“I LOVED this book! Tori has a hard decision to make and Brett wants to rekindle what they had. Can they go beyond just friends? I loved the ups and downs of this book. Great story, great ending.” 5 Stars

“I love second chance romance storylines, my first book from this author was Picture Imperfect and today it’s still my favorite, this is my second best book from her, she never disappoints her readers.” 4 Stars

“I loved this book! The chemistry between Tori and Brett was off the charts. I loved the history between them and seeing both struggle with their attraction to each other. I couldn’t put it down because I just had to see what happened.” 4 Stars

“This is a well written romantic comedy with a sweet romance between Tori and Brett. The author does a great job weaving an entertaining story filled with humor and steam. I loved watching their bantering and how the story is brought around. I enjoyed this book and would highly recommend reading.” 5 Stars

Learn more about GETTING OVER BRETT.

One week to go!!