League of Eternals is…

… outdated?

But, they aren’t even published yet. ROFLMAO

OMG, ok, so I decided to open up LoE today. (You know, that book series I initially wanted to start with as a writer but can’t let it into the world because it’s my baby.)

I had 1 and 1/3 stories in the series rough drafted as of, well, let’s not name years. I didn’t realize how long ago I finished book 1 until I got the bug up my ass to open the file.

Let’s just say the Sahara was still around the year I started Grant & Mac’s story and finished their rough draft shortly after the Sahara was no more.

(It’s mentioned in the first paragraph of the book and had an impact on a pivotal part of their history, so, um, yeah, rewrites will be needed for more reasons than my skill as a writer then.)

I just found it interesting and wanted to share.

If you are not familiar with LoE at all, they are eternal beings from different points in time who are currently living in Vegas kicking team evil’s ass, while making all the ladies…and some dudes, swoon. There’s a knight for the 1700s, a privateer from the 1800s, a cop from the 80s, a cowboy from the 90s, a male stripper from the 2000s, and a Fremont street celebrity impersonator from no one knows, who looks a hell of a lot like a murdered rapper. There are others, but we have to keep some things a secret.

Anyway, when I opened the file and was met with my partial character board, I just had to let y’all see it.

(The people in the pictures do not endorse me or even fucking know me. These are inspirational pics ONLY.)

Do You Smell That?

If you’ve followed me from my very first book or if you’ve chatted with me at an invent, you probably know scent in my books is a big thing for me.
The way my characters smell is described in each book. Becuase scent matters to me, from the start of this journey, I’ve custom blended melts for every one of my main characters.
These little wax melts smell exactly as I imagine my characters do. I give them away with the purchase of their corresponding books.

I always believed, as a reader, if I could smell the characters I love as I read it would add a layer to the experience. Like an awesome immersive experience, so as a writer I try to give that to my readers with these melts.

I have a giveaway about it going on right now on my Facebook profile. Go find the original post to enter. https://www.facebook.com/verlene.landon

 

Charity Anthology Cover Reveal

~*~*~*~*~* COVER REVEAL *~*~*~*~*~

 

Branches of Healing: Tales of Unsung Heroes by Amy Allen, Autumn Sand, Ava Wood, Bella Emy, J.L. Leslie, Lorah Jaiyn, Natalia Schellhaas, Verlene Landon is coming July 31, 2018!!

Pre-Order price is 99 cents for a limited time! Price will go up to $3.99 after release day.

Healing Paws for Warriors, Inc.100% of all book sales will go to the charity. Healing paws takes rescue dogs and train them to be companions for veterans that suffer from PTSD.
Branches of Healing, add to your TBR.

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NOW AVAILABLE for PRE-ORDER for $0.99
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Kobo: Coming Soon
B&N: Coming Soon
iBooks: Coming Soon
Paperback: Will be available 7/31

Website: http://bit.ly/2AUgGRl
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healingpaws4warriors/

Cover Design: Pixel Mischief Designhttps://www.facebook.com/PixelMischiefDesign/

A compilation of stories brought to you by eight of your favorite authors. These stories will focus on the people who serve in armed services and the people who love them. All proceeds to go to Healing Paws for Warriors. http://www.healingpawsforwarriors.org/

This book is dedicated to Sue Harmeling and her recent loss of her baby boy.

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My contribution, OSCAR MIKE, is a tale of love, loss, and relationships that defy explanation.

OSCAR MIKE by Verlene Landon

As a soldier, Cassie was always on the move, but when her husband was killed in an explosion overseas, her life stalled.

She lost her best friend that day and had nowhere to turn in her time of grief.

Rob, Jeff, and Cassie had been inseparable in high school. When Jeff and Cassie became a couple, and Rob realized his feeling ran deeper than just friends, they drifted apart.

But fate was cruel and spiteful. Ending up in the same unit as the “happy” couple was hell. Not being able to act on his feelings for Cassie? Pure torture. When a new assignment brought him and Jeff to London, Rob was excited, but losing his leg and watching Jeff die in his arms took his life in another direction.

Now he has a secret, one he isn’t sure Cassie can forgive him for.

Will Cassie allow herself to find love with the one person who can truly make her feel? Or will Rob’s secret destroy any chance of a happy ending, and send Cassie running?

The Devil’s Handmaidens

Another series in the coming soon-ish category, The Devil’s Handmaidens.

A female-driven MC series with kickass women who are not exactly as they appear to be.

This series will follow the Devil’s Handmaidens as they find trouble, love, and themselves.

January & Logan’s Playlist

 

I forgot to post it here at release, sorry.

I do NOT own the rights to any of the music or videos. They do NOT endorse me or my book. This is simply the music my characters shared with me and I listened to while writing the book.

Dangerous – Shaman’s Harvest

 

All American Nightmare – Hinder

 

Little Dirty Blonde – Winger

 

Bad Girlfriend – Theory of a Deadman

 

Black Honey – Thrice

 

Domino – KISS

 

My Name is Human – Highly Suspect

 

Colorful – The Verve Pipe

 

Mother – Danzig

 

Stand By Me – Ki: Theory

 

Heaven Nor Hell – Volbeat

 

Song #3 – Stone Sour

 

 

Whew, October!

October was so busy, I can’t share everything in the newsletter so I am making this post about signings so you can see some of the pics.

October 7 was Brew City Book Signing in Milwaukee, WI.

I hit up the Harley Museum the day before and meet some awesome authors and readers at the event. My room sucked, it had mold, but it couldn’t ruin my weekend.

 

October 14 was Arch City Book Signing in Columbus, OH.

WOW, such a good time. I got to hang with some of my favorite people and saw the best drag show ever!

October 21 was Desert & Wine with the author at Vegas Valley.

I got to sit and chat with an amazing woman over cupcakes and hear some interesting information from other authors.

October 28 was Love N Vegas, right here in my hometown.

What a way to close out my year of signings. This event was ah-mazing. I hope to get an invite in the future.

John & Augusta’s Playlist

Yes, I have been crazy behind with keeping up with things, but here is Inevitably Yours (Imagine Ink 4), John & Augusta’s playlist.

I do NOT own the rights to any of the music or videos. They do NOT endorse me or my book. This is simply the music my characters shared with me and I listened to while writing the book.

Leather & Lace

When Will I Be Loved

More Than A Feeling

Flirtin’ With Diesaster

Have You Ever Seen The Rain

Edge Of A Broken Heart

Feel Like Making Love

Beautiful Loser

These Dreams

Waiting For A Girl Like You

Still Unbroken

Open Arms

BONUS: Sweet Home Alabama

 

 

Author Questions Answered (Music)

Answering the author questions I get asked the most. I am in no way indicating that I speak for the community as a whole. As authors are diverse, so are their answers. This/these is/are simply mine.

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MUSIC

• What do you listen to when you write? Do you have a writing playlist?

This is probably one of the top 5 questions I get asked. Almost every questionnaire I receive has it, many readers ask it, and I always want to know about my favorite books/authors too.

For me, I don’t have a set writing playlist, rather each couple/book has their/its own unique playlist. More often than not, music is my first introduction to them, the first thing they share with me. I get to know them through their music before they let me in on their story. Music is, for me, an intimate way to get to know people in real life, so why not my characters? They don’t always give me their entire library, but a song here or there, and once I have enough to get a feel for them, I immerse myself in that music, even when it is totally not my personal taste. Not only when I am actively writing, but when I’m in the car, riding Lemmy, or working out. That playlist is on a loop, and at some point, I mesh with them on a different level, and then their story begins to take on new layers. I continue listening to the playlist until the book is finished.

FOLLOW UP QUESTIONS

• Do you always connect through music?

Yes and no.

Yes, because I always need to connect through music for my character to have depth. For me to even understand them and tell their story, I have to feel their music.

No, because sometimes I can’t. When I find myself skipping songs repeatedly, I suffer character block. I can’t get a real feel for them. Currently, I find myself skipping songs on my WiP playlist or just turning it off, causing me to not be able to connect to one of my main characters. I can’t write them when I can’t connect and sadly, music is my main bridge.

• Why isn’t it in the back of your book? Can (do) you share it?

I have read books with a playlist in the back matter, and while I personally love the idea, I am not sure of all the legalities about doing it myself. I would rather put my money in editing, covers, and marketing than to pay a lawyer to find out or to handle it if I do so without full knowledge and have to pay. (Yes, there is always Google, but I prefer not to rely on an internet search for legal advise.) Besides, I do share the playlists. I have them on Spotify, I also share them on my Facebook page and Pinterest. However, I am going to start sharing them here. (I’ll get my back-lists up this week.)

• Do your characters only listen to your favorite music?

No, sometimes they listen to songs that make me want to drive rusty railroad spikes through my eardrums, but it’s not about what I like, it’s all about getting in touch with them.

January Newsletter

IN THIS ISSUE 1. Hello 2. Book News 3. Winners & Newsletter Giveaways 4. My Bookshelf (book giveaway) 5. Where To Find Me In Person Online

1. HELLO WOW! It’s a new year already! This is my first newsletter of the new year and I hope it finds all my subscribers happy and healthy. I find it hard to believe that another year has come and gone. (Not for my newsletter though, look for a Newsletter Anniversary Giveaway this year.) Please bear with me while I try to optimize my newsletter for subscribers. You may notice new looks and layouts, and if you see one you particularly love or hate, please let me know.

2. BOOK NEWS I have three books available as of now, I would love it if you’d check those out. Sadly, they are no longer available on KU, but happily, this decision has made them available to a wider audience. Currently available in electronic format on Kindle, nook, iBooks, and kobo. I hope to expand that distribution further this year. Paperbacks are available at VerleneLandon.com, Createspace, Amazon, and B & N online I believe. Another avenue I hope to expand. Grab Your Copies Today!

3. WINNERS

Janice, you have 48 hours from the time stamp of this newsletter to contact me from either your Facebook or Twitter account, to claim your prize. HOW TO ENTER FAN of the MONTH! It’s simple, friend, follow, tag, like me on social media. Interact with me, maybe even let me know you subscribe once. I take a random sampling of interactions and choose a random winner. Must be an active subscriber when win is announced and when prize is claimed in order to win. (Prize value of $20.00+) To join in the January Just For Fun, have a drink with the men of Imagine Ink. Take a picture of one of my paperbacks or e-books with your favorite drink. Post that picture to social media, and tag me. Enter before January 25th. HOW TO ENTER JUST FOR FUN! Follow the instruction given for that month, don’t forget to tag me. Must be an active subscriber when win is announced and when prize is claimed in order to win. (Prize value of $10.00+)

4. MY BOOKSHELF

5. WHERE TO FIND ME

In Person

My Next Event/Signing.

Love and Fifty – Sacramento, CA
FEB 10, 2017 – 4pm – 10pm
Tickets & Info – http://loveandfifty.blogspot.com/

WOW, look at the attending author list!

FYI, if you plan to attend, my pre-order form can be found here for a great discount.

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My Schedule For 2017

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Online

Check out the amazing reader group I’m part of
the PLAYROOM

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December Newsletter

 

Happy Holidays Vixens! This is my last newsletter of the year, so I’ll keep it short and sweet. THIS YEAR… We met 2 new Imagine Ink couples. (Love them tattooed men.) I met some awesome folks at my very first signing. (So much fun.) Y’all won a lot of books and prizes. (I mean A LOT.) Met some amazing readers, authors, & models. (Yep, I fangirled.) NEXT YEAR… We will finish out the Imagine Ink series. (Bittersweet.) I’ve committed to 6 events for 2017. (So much MORE fun.) Y’all will win even more books & prizes. (I mean A LOT more.) I hope to meet even more readers, authors, & models. (I’ll still be fangirling.) If you haven’t met the men of Imagine Ink, why not curl up with them for the holidays? JUST FOR FUN Michelle Vandaley @scottysmom2004 Twitter You have 72 hours from this newsletter timestamp to contact me from your Twitter account, to claim your prize. To enter this month’s Just for Fun, take a picture of one of my books in a holiday/winter setting. Be sure to @ or tag me for it to count. 1 entry per platform. (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) Post must be public. Enter before 12/25. FAN OF THE MONTH Margaret Stagg Facebook You have 72 hours from this newsletter timestamp to contact me from your Facebook account, to claim your prize. To be considered for FotM, simply interact with me online and be an active newsletter subscriber. That’s it. FotM is chosen at random. All FotM winners who claim their prizes are entered into FotY. To be eligible for any Newsletter only prize, winner must be an active subscriber at the time the contest is announced in the newsletter and also at the time the prize is claimed. FAN OF THE YEAR! Look at this FotY prize pack! ($80.00+ value) CONGRATULATIONS… Message me to claim your prize within 72 hours of this newsletter timestamp. Things to know before 2017! THE HOLLY JOLLY PAGE HOPE Starts December 13th, with tons of great prizes. The prize for my page is a $5.00 Amazon gift card, why not start there? Where to find me hanging out and telling inappropriate jokes next year. If you plan on attending Love and Fifty, don’t forget to pre-order your books for an awesome discount! Apologies for typos, poor word choice, and butchered grammar. I have an amazing editor for my books, but not for my newsletter. Please do not mark this email as SPAM. You opted in via the website, in person, a contest, or other promotional opportunity. I promise I did not obtain your email by deceptive means. To change your email preferences or to unsubscribe, you’ll find a link at the bottom of this newsletter.