tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39029267081318588842024-02-08T21:13:32.469-05:00Lindsay MeadLindsay, TheBookVloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03377372465164357865noreply@blogger.comBlogger302125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902926708131858884.post-1401596298530425152023-06-13T12:50:00.003-04:002023-06-13T12:52:52.478-04:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a _blank="" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVvLQoBIBPWMfEq6QfPR02T6jcwdZ6ht0Slbg9npBoFr4WfcAY2gKDaToSz506xPPoMKoTmCzSZxAviDSaK2B8i028O9vN2y1AvAQcT9xPJHNKj6xKbpP5M6NsHWmVjgqI9NY9t2woIEhLGUwNWFy3h7cIumvVRS_Tdw_2xMbBbx16D1qIxlh_HZWe/s3300/Grave%20Things%203.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="3300" data-original-width="2200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVvLQoBIBPWMfEq6QfPR02T6jcwdZ6ht0Slbg9npBoFr4WfcAY2gKDaToSz506xPPoMKoTmCzSZxAviDSaK2B8i028O9vN2y1AvAQcT9xPJHNKj6xKbpP5M6NsHWmVjgqI9NY9t2woIEhLGUwNWFy3h7cIumvVRS_Tdw_2xMbBbx16D1qIxlh_HZWe/w266-h400/Grave%20Things%203.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Rogue exorcist, Viola Grave, has had enough of the living. The dead are more reliable, and cemetery jobs pay better. Sure, she’s still a heartbroken, drunken mess, but at least there are two things that she’s getting good at—choosing violence and digging graves.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px;">When another good-looking, wealthy man comes looking for an exorcist, Viola isn’t thrilled—yup, a big no thanks to all of that whiskey-drowned déjà vu. But, there is something about this client; a pull, a connection that feels so very familiar. He might have to wait, however, as family secrets become unearthed…and old enemies begin digging Viola a grave of her own.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px;">GRAVE DIGGER is book three in a series about fighting demons, finding love, and trying to stay off the Devil’s preferred guest list.</span></p><p><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><b>Adult - Paranormal Romance</b></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181b20; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br /><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><u>EBOOK</u><br />US: <a href="https://author.to/LindsayMead" style="color: #2483a6; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Pre-order link coming soon.</a></b><br style="background-color: white; color: #181b20; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">UK: <a href="https://author.to/LindsayMead" style="color: #2483a6; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Pre-order link coming soon.</a></b><br style="background-color: white; color: #181b20; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">AU: <a href="https://author.to/LindsayMead" style="color: #2483a6; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Pre-order link coming soon.</a></b><br style="background-color: white; color: #181b20; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><br /></b><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><u>PAPERBACK</u></b><br style="background-color: white; color: #181b20; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">US: <a href="https://author.to/LindsayMead" style="color: #2483a6; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Releasing September 2023</a></b><br style="background-color: white; color: #181b20; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">UK: <a href="https://author.to/LindsayMead" style="color: #2483a6; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Releasing September 2023</a></b></p>Author Lindsay Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02937572146199133884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902926708131858884.post-40933481092754492312018-09-20T12:00:00.002-04:002023-06-13T12:33:52.222-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH5CvEZbdk9sPvHR92zptXgySt1CfDDP-pENuPXgnHfQ7zaFY1mz7AenZM3ZqDWQzZNWWFwIOhu4waV9Islr4arSmXiS9D7_K3ZAeR7EAo7A1b7zf8czeQ-qVc-EG0JElJ50VxcL2MfOQ/s1600/GT+Book+2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH5CvEZbdk9sPvHR92zptXgySt1CfDDP-pENuPXgnHfQ7zaFY1mz7AenZM3ZqDWQzZNWWFwIOhu4waV9Islr4arSmXiS9D7_K3ZAeR7EAo7A1b7zf8czeQ-qVc-EG0JElJ50VxcL2MfOQ/s400/GT+Book+2.jpg" width="266" /></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Viola Grave is the rogue exorcist marked by two angels. And she's officially a drunken, itching-for-a-fight kind of mess. But that's what heartbreak and a soul full of sin can do to a girl. On the run from a church determined to excommunicate her, Vi hides in the only place that God might have abandoned...New Orleans.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">After a night of indulgence at the underground demonic fight club--yeah, it's a thing--Viola crosses paths with someone that she doesn't expect...another exorcist. He's sexy-as-sin and, try as she might, Vi just can't shake him. But Viola isn't looking for love and when she gets a chance to save her soul, she'll risk life, limb, and her sanity to escape an eternity in Hell.</span><br />
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Author Lindsay Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02937572146199133884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902926708131858884.post-25701619507765493522018-05-16T11:00:00.001-04:002023-06-13T13:11:57.310-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Viola Danvers is the foul-mouthed exorcist you never hope to meet, because if she’s around—you’ve got problems. Hellish problems. Covered in protective tattoos and with a priest for a stepbrother, she travels the world taking on whatever nasty thing that just crawled out of Hell.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Most of Viola’s customers tend to be financially stunted—leave it to demons to prey on the poor—but when a wealthy Scotsman asks for her help, suddenly it’s more than restless souls sweeping Vi off her feet. As the new client tries to break down her walls, demons smell sin in the water… and it’s his soul they’re circling. Can Viola save the Scotsman without losing her heart in the process?</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">GRAVE THINGS is book one in a series about fighting demons, finding love, and trying to stay off the Devil’s preferred guest list.</span><br />
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Author Lindsay Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02937572146199133884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902926708131858884.post-7432186431922493482018-05-16T00:14:00.000-04:002019-06-05T18:00:44.936-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">A Hunter should not love a beast.</span><br />
<br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Belle LeClair, Hunter of hellhounds, is hopelessly in love with a cursed king; a man who can take the shape of a great wolf known as the Moon-Hound. Yet, how can a love between Hunter and beast last? Especially when facing distrustful townsfolk, suicidal religious fanatics, a power-hungry lord, otherworldly beings aplenty, and—a god?</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">With blood gleaming on her blade, Belle must face old foes and new— even rescue Paris from a giant ice dragon —if she dares hope for a future with a king that she so desperately wants. But, ultimately, it’s not the frost seeping into Belle’s skin that will undo her. It’s the half-truths.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">THE BEAUTY is the second book in The Hunter Legends, a re-imagining of the infamous love between a beauty and a beast.</span><br />
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Author Lindsay Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02937572146199133884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902926708131858884.post-10580705287151363122018-05-14T02:57:00.002-04:002019-06-05T18:02:19.591-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Demon possession has swept through Glace's neighboring kingdom, Vakre Fjell, turning humans into hellhounds. These great, fanged wolves are wild, desperate, and hungry. Only the sworn Hunters have kept them back for five long, bloody years.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Since Belle LeClair first spoke the Hunter’s Creed, countless feral hounds have died by her gun and blade. Would this be her life—killing hellhounds that, in death, become the corpses of men, women…children? Yet each night, the Hunters follow her into the deadly forest, trusting Belle unconditionally with their lives. But when tragedy befalls her father’s hunting party, she races deep into the dark kingdom alone to find him. There, Belle discovers something she never expected—the lost prince of Vakre Fjell.</span><br />
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💀GRAVE THINGS UPDATE:💀 After talking about it with more experienced authors, I've decided that GRAVE THINGS deserves a strong launch and so I'm going to hold off on releasing it until Spring.<br />
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I know, waiting sucks. Especially for me, since I generally release my books within a month of finishing them. However, I think waiting till Spring is going to be better for my readers, me, and GRAVE THINGS.<br />
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I've never done a major marketing campaign but this book deserves it. So, I'm going to finish it up and get it totally ready for market. Then, I'm going to finish up THE CURSE (<a href="http://amzn.to/2ysLXM5" target="_blank">The Hunter Legends</a>, Book 3) cuz that is nearly written and ready for edits. For NaNoWriMo, I plan to start the sequel to Grave Things.<br />
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I'll also be taking some seasonal shifts at the local B&N during the holidays to help pay for this new marketing campaign. I really miss hanging out with the old gang. Maybe, if I'm lucky, I'll earn enough between my books and the second job to do some much-deserved marketing for THE HUNTER LEGENDS as well.<br />
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With continued hard work and perseverance, I think 2018 could be a big year for me and my readers. Wish me luck!<br />
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A few years back I gave myself a challenge to form a sentence using book titles. It was loads of fun and lots of people joined in. I've decided to bring it back with an added twist.<br />
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Instead of forming a sentence, the goal is to tell a story using all of the books on a single bookshelf. I intend to do a video for every bookshelf in the hopes of telling a full story. It won't be easy, but it will be fun.<br />
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If you would like to do this as well, the rules are simple.<br />
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<li>Must be physical books, no ebooks.</li>
<li>Use your shelves as is. Not being able to add and remove books is part of the challenge!</li>
<li>Post your bookshelf story in your video's description or on your blog.</li>
<li>Please <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvwTe9a4inY" target="_blank">link back to my video</a>. It's not required, but credit is much appreciated :)</li>
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<b><u>My Bookshelf Story:</u></b><br />
Punished with the TIGER'S CURSE, the CLOCKWORK ANGEL was told she must leave the CITY OF GLASS and begin the TIGER'S QUEST. First she met ABRAHAM LINCOLN, VAMPIRE HUNTER, during the DAYS OF BLOOD AND STARLIGHT. He told her that she must find two companions MATCHED in both strength and intelligence. So, she traveled ACROSS THE UNIVERSE, searching the CITY OF BONES and the CITY OF ASHES until she found the DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE, who was known as THE BEAUTY for her fierce intelligence. Hearing the FIRST RIDER'S CALL, the duo was led to the CITY OF FALLEN ANGELS where they were joined by the GREEN RIDER, who was known as THE BEAST for her strength. But when they finally entered the HIGH KING'S TOMB, they realized that to finish the TIGER'S VOYAGE, a sacrifice would have to be made. Accepting this, the Angel CROSSED through the BLACKVEIL, and thus began THE BANE CHRONICLES.<br />
<b>TOTAL: 21 books</b><br />
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<br />Author Lindsay Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02937572146199133884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902926708131858884.post-11524664879436206802017-06-01T02:17:00.000-04:002017-06-01T02:17:57.100-04:00The YA Summer Scavenger Hunt (free books and giveaways!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Scavengers! You are currently at stop #136. You're nearly to the end, but I've got some goodness that you don't want to miss!<br />
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I am Lindsay Mead, author of <a href="http://amzn.to/2qDwVws" target="_blank">The Hunter Legends</a>, a Young Adult Beauty and the Beast Fairytale Retelling. Humans have been turned into hellhounds. These great, fanged wolves are wild, desperate, and hungry. Belle leads the hunt till a tragedy forces her deep into the dark kingdom. Her heart will be turned, her loyalty tested— and fate will intervene.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The 136th keyword is:</span></b></div>
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Write it down, because there's more awesome coming your way.<br />
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The next two stops on the hunt will be...<br />
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#137. <a href="http://jenettapenner.com/">Jenetta Penner</a><br /><br />#138. <a href="http://www.davidrbernstein.com/">David R. Bernstein</a><br /><br />
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Our massive young adult scavenger hunt is OPEN – this is a chance to meet some new authors, grab a bunch of free books, and sign up to win a whole bunch of epic prizes! In addition to the $500 grand prize, each of the authors will be offering free books and other prizes.<br />
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Each author will be given a special keyword, which will be bolded and all caps like this: BUTTERFLIES.<br />
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All you have to do is visit all the author’s sites in this order, write down the special keywords to discover the short story, then enter the giveaway with the completed secret legend here:<br />
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There will be one main giveaway for the main prize, but most of the participating authors will also have smaller giveaways for free books, amazon credit and author swag, so make sure you read their post carefully to see what else they’re offering while you’re on their site for the keyword.<br />
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<b>NOTE</b>: some of these will be easy to find, some of them are harder. If you get stuck, click on the “blog” and look for the most recent post, then try to find the word that looks different or out of place – it should be bolded and in all caps.<br />
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DEADLINE = JUNE 7TH </h4>
Just go through the “treasure map” above to find the keywords and reconstruct the secret legend. Once you’ve got it, <a href="https://gleam.io/fo0Tv/ya-summer-scavenger-hunt" target="_blank">enter for the grand prize HERE</a>. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for other giveaways or free books as you search for the keywords, most authors will be offering their own prizes as well.<br />
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THE MAP (PARTICIPATING AUTHORS)</h4>
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<li><a href="http://www.cindyrayhale.com/">Cindy Ray Hale</a></li>
<li><a href="http://katherinebogle.com/">Katherine Bogle</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.melleamade.com/">Melle Amade</a></li>
<li><a href="http://risuko.net/">David Kudler</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.amyates.com/" target="_blank">A.M. Yates</a></li>
<li><a href="http://aletheakontis.com/archive/">Alethea Kontis</a></li>
<li><a href="https://stevieraecausey.com/blog/" target="_blank">Stevie Rae Causey</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.katlynduncan.com/">Katlyn Duncan</a></li>
<li><a href="https://debbiemanberkupfer.wordpress.com/">Debbie Manber Kupfer</a></li>
<li><a href="http://meredithrosebooks.com/blog" target="_blank">Meredith Rose</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.nmhowell.com/">N.M. Howell</a></li>
<li><a href="https://laraannbooks.wixsite.com/alora/news-and-events">Lara Ann</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.kmrobinsonbooks.com/">K.M. Robinson</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.jaculican.com/">J.A. Culican</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.heatherkarn.com/">Heather Karn</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.desertedlands.com/">Rob L. Slater</a></li>
<li><a href="http://purplepress.org/">Dylan Keefer</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.sarahklwilson.com/">Sarah K. Wilson</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.ljhiggins.com/">L.J. Higgins</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ginamarielong.com/">Gina Marie Long</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.emilykazmierski.com/">Em Kazmierski</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.sonoraseries.com/">Travis Hall</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.heatheryoungnichols.com/">Heather Young-Nichols</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.annasantosauthor.com/">Anna Santos</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.jlweil.com/">J.L. Weil</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://joannschneider.com/">Jo Schneider</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.logansfiction.com/">Logansfiction.com</a></li>
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<br>Author Lindsay Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02937572146199133884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902926708131858884.post-1343649053591279042017-04-02T16:52:00.000-04:002017-04-02T16:58:48.106-04:00Currently Reading & Just Finished: Promise Of Fire & Kiss Of Steel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last year and for a time before that, I suffered from a nasty reading slump. But it seems the answer is consistency. Nearly every morning, I grab a novel from my bedside table and I read for awhile. Sometimes it's just a chapter, a few pages, and sometimes I struggle to walk away. Whatever it is, I still try to get in some reading every day. And it seems to be working because I've read through about 6 books since last September. That may not seem like much to some of your powerhouse readers, but considering that I read only 4 books last year...<br />
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<a href="http://amzn.to/2mShhi5" target="_blank">Kiss of Steel</a> by <a href="http://amzn.to/2nN656j" target="_blank">Bec McMaster</a><br />
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<span style="color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><i>When Nowhere Is Safe</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><i>Most people avoid the dreaded Whitechapel district. For Honoria Todd, it's the last safe haven. But at what price?</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><i>Blade is known as the master of the rookeries—no one dares cross him. It's been said he faced down the Echelon's army single-handedly, that ever since being infected by the blood-craving he's been quicker, stronger, and almost immortal.</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><i>When Honoria shows up at his door, his tenuous control comes close to snapping. She's so...innocent. He doesn't see her backbone of steel—or that she could be the very salvation he's been seeking. </i></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14px;">I enjoyed this book as much the second time as I did the first time. So glad that I decided to buy a physical copy for my shelves. I'm sure I'll reread it again years from now. This is just one of those books that are fun to return to.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14px;">I floated through this book. Gah, it was such a nice change from what I had been reading. Not only was it a good story, but the writing was good too! I know that it's popular for authors to rush out books as fast as possible these days, sacrificing the craft. However, there is truly something to be said for a well written sentence. My eyes just wanted to devour paragraph after paragraph. As far as stories go, this was a pretty standard Steampunk/Fantasy Romance. That is not a knock either. I very much enjoyed this book, which is why I read it so quickly. Anyway, the romance was lovely, the characters likable, the action exciting, and the world building fantastic. Highly recommend for any fan of the genre.</span><br />
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<b style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;">Gore:</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14px;"> Yes</span><br />
<b style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;">Rape:</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14px;"> No</span><br />
<b style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;">Magic:</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14px;"> Vampires and other supernatural things.</span><br />
<b style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;">Drugs:</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14px;"> Alcohol & cigars</span><br />
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<b style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;">Action:</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14px;"> 4.5 Stars </span><br />
<b style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;">Pacing:</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14px;"> 4.5 Stars </span><br />
<b style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;">Writing:</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14px;"> 4 Stars </span><br />
<b style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;">Plot:</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14px;"> 4 Stars </span><br />
<b style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;">Overall:</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14px;"> 4.5 Stars</span><br />
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<b style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;">Damsel</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14px;">-----*-----</span><b style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;">Badass</b><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14px;">I particularly liked that the female protagonist wasn't irrationally weak. No she wasn't a badass, but she could pull the trigger of a gun when it was called for. I don't know why, but so many female leads seem to be incapable of doing even something as simple as that.</span></div>
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<a href="http://amzn.to/2mSkQoH" target="_blank">A Promise Of Fire</a> by <a href="http://amzn.to/2nNcUFg" target="_blank">Amanda Bouchet</a><br />
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<i><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14px;">Catalia "Cat" Fisa is a powerful clairvoyant known as the Kingmaker. This smart-mouthed soothsayer has no interest in her powers and would much rather fly under the radar, far from the clutches of her homicidal mother. But when an ambitious warlord captures her, she may not have a choice…</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14px;">Griffin is intent on bringing peace to his newly conquered realm in the magic-deprived south. When he discovers Cat is the Kingmaker, he abducts her. But Cat will do everything in her power to avoid her dangerous destiny and battle her captor at every turn. Although up for the battle, Griffin would prefer for Cat to help his people willingly, and he's ready to do whatever it takes to coax her…even if that means falling in love with her.</span></i><br />
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<br />Author Lindsay Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02937572146199133884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902926708131858884.post-29598444500508714922017-03-13T16:49:00.000-04:002017-03-13T16:49:45.735-04:00The Beauty Is Out Now!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><a href="http://amzn.to/2lHn3Sj" target="_blank">The Beauty</a></i>, my second book, officially released in ebook on March 10th. I had so many plans for this release-- blog posts, special videos, email announcements, and countdown graphics! But life had other plans for me.<br />
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A couple days before the release, an epic windstorm hit the town and knocked everyone's power out. So, no internet. All I could do was read books and play board games by candlelight. Okay, it wasn't a horrible way to spend my time. I actually started to enjoy how slowed down everything was. But I hated not being able to promote my release. <i>The Beauty</i> already had plenty working against it; a late release and 'Beauty and The Beast' retellings hitting the market like a flood of biblical proportions. The last thing this book needed was a release where the author didn't even talk about it lol.<br />
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Sadly, it was all out of my hands. The best I could do was make a trip into B&N the day before to charge my computer and make a few quick posts to tell everyone what was going on. I have to give a big thanks to all of the readers who stepped up to promote <i>The Beauty</i> when I couldn't. It really and truly meant a lot to me. Fortunately, the power came back on the night of the release and I've been working hard at doing some promotional catch up.<br />
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Before I move on, let me just say, <i>The Beauty</i> <u>WILL BE RELEASED IN PAPERBACK</u>. My formatter is booked up right now and can't get started on it for a few weeks. I'm also waiting on the paperback cover design (That's the spine and the back cover). I'm hoping to see the paperback come out in April. If for some reason my new cover designer doesn't work out for the paperback cover, then it could potentially be even longer. I'll tell you right now, the more ebooks I sell, the faster I'll be able to publish the paperback in that scenario. Everything costs money, and money is what I don't have right now. But, fingers crossed, everything will work out with this new designer and I won't have to hire someone new.<br />
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So, now seems like a good time to let you all in on my writing plan this year. I am hoping--at minimum--to release two books more this year. I'd like to release <i>The Hunter Legends</i> book three, <i>The Curse</i>, and I'd like to release the first in an Adult Paranormal Romance series titled <i>Grave Things</i>. Three books in one year will be a record for me, so I could be pushing myself too much. But I feel stronger and more confident in my writing abilities after finishing <i>The Beauty</i>. Writing book two was like walking through fire to transition from an amateur to a professional. Heh, or at least a level one professional.<br />
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I'm also looking into releasing hardcovers later this year. I cannot promise it will happen, but I found a third party publisher that has potential in this area. It will be expensive though because I'll need to buy my own ISBNs, reformat my books, and have my covers resized. Maybe by the end of the year I'll be able to afford it. I would just love to have hardcovers of my books. I don't even care if they sell well, I just want them for myself lol.<br />
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With all of that said, links to my new release below. Please read and review it. Till next time! -Lindsay Mead<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #555555;">-</span><a href="http://amzn.to/2lHn3Sj" style="outline: none; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>The Beauty</i> on Amazon</span></a></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">-<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34390618-the-beauty" style="color: #388dbd; outline: none;" target="_blank"><i>The Beauty</i> on Goodreads</a></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">-<a href="http://amzn.to/2mimKyM" style="color: #388dbd; outline: none;" target="_blank"><i>The Beast</i> on Amazon</a></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">-<a href="http://lindsaymead.blogspot.com/p/autographed-copies.html" style="color: #388dbd; outline: none;" target="_blank">Order Signed Paperbacks</a></span><br />
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<i>Of course, a cure for the king and his cursed people could solve everything. It may be as simple as reaching out to the right scientists, or maybe it’s all beyond the ingenuity of man. Tensions mount as old foes refuse to stay dead and unexpected revelations leave the future uncertain. But ultimately, it’s the half-truths that could lead to heartbreak.</i><i><br /></i><i></i></blockquote>
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<i>The Beauty is the second book in The Hunter Legends, a re-imagining of the infamous love between a beauty and a beast.</i></blockquote>
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<i>Young Adult Fantasy/Adventure Romance</i></blockquote>
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Author Lindsay Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02937572146199133884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902926708131858884.post-37747232923653924672017-03-02T12:00:00.000-05:002017-03-02T12:00:09.173-05:00Behind The Scene: Mercenaries In Contefées<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In honor of <i><a href="http://amzn.to/2mgp9d9" target="_blank">The Beauty</a></i> coming out on the 10th, I've decided to look back at book one. This blog post is going to discuss the events of chapter three in <i><a href="http://amzn.to/2dXzK5o" target="_blank">The Beast</a></i>. Yes, spoilers are likely to happen. I invite anyone with opinions on this scene to post in the comments. There's nothing I love more than discussing this series with readers.
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In chapter three, Belle and her Hunters have just finished up a long night of hunting and have gone down to the local tavern, Le Géant Tranquille. This is our first time seeing the town or the townspeople. That is essentially why this chapter always struck me as rather important.
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The majority of <i>The Beast</i> is spent in Castle Vakre Fjell. We get to know several awesome people there, but Contefées is kinda put on the back burner. There was really nothing to be done about that. The goal of this book was for Belle to meet and begin her relationship with Aleksander. However, even though I knew we'd see more of the Hunters and Contefées in future books (<i>*cough*</i>BookTwo<i>*cough*),</i> I wanted to at least establish a base with the reader. Ground Belle's roots in her town. Belle's home and the people there play a big role in who she is.<br />
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So, when the Hunters first ride into Contefées, we get a cursory glance at things. We see the church, rising above like some intimidating structure that symbolizes safety to the people. There's mention of the bakery and the bookshop, which again is just a peak at how deep Belle's roots go into this town. Then, there was the fountain of candles; one of my favorite aspects of this place. It was an ill-conceived idea put into motion by early town officials before anyone realized that it was never warm enough for such a thing--the naive optimism of travelers searching for a new beginning. But Contefées is strong and they found a way to make it their own. They made it special. When Belle thought of Contefées later in the book, I wanted the readers to think of these things. This town wasn't just some faceless place.<br />
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Although brief, we now had an idea of what Contefées looked like. So, the interactions inside Le Géant Tranquille were more about the townsfolk. In a place so harsh and cold entertainment comes in the form of alcohol and the company of others. Of course, the people inside the tavern do not represent everyone in Contefées. But it does represent the bulk--the core of the town, the human engine that keeps it moving. We meet the unkempt gambler who wishes he was more than he was, but never has the drive to change. The Pêcheur twins are on a mission to marry, not unlike many women in this era. Davin, the Irishman, represents the many non-french who live in Contefées and, with what he says to Belle, also gives us a look at how the world views the hellhound threat. While the previous examples of Contefées citizens are generally quite optimistic, they're also rather sheltered. The doctor, on the other hand, is a man who has seen the awful and can hardly cope with it.<br />
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Ultimately, I guess this chapter is about influences. Hellhound influences, outside influences, and how everyone is shaped by those things. It's really the strongest look at the Hunters and Contefées that we get in <i>The Beast</i>.<br />
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In book two, we get to see more of Contefées; new places and new people. Thus far, that's the best part about writing this series. I get to reveal a little more with each book. -Lindsay Mead<br />
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Last night, for the second time in my life, I uploaded a book to Amazon. Even though I'd done this before, it was still a very uncomfortable experience. You'd think that it would be thrilling--that I'd be sitting here with wide eyes and an eager grin--but you'd be wrong. It's not a fun thing to do...<br />
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It's a stressful thing to do! I hear that when people go on vacation (I personally wouldn't know, because vacations are for people with money...anyway...) they sometimes have moments of panic that they might have left the stove on or left a window open. Uploading a manuscript for publication is a LOT like that. The whole time I'm entering information, I'm nervous that I'm going to mistype and accidentally publish book 2 of <i>The Hooter Legends</i>. If something like that is a going to happen--it's going to happen to me.<br />
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I hope everyone is enjoying this snowy day and is as excited about this impending release as I am. I have a small, but personal, goal to sell more pre-orders of <i>The Beauty</i> than I did for book one. It's not really about the money, I'd just like to see this book do as well as it deserves. So, you will see me posting more in the next 2 weeks in celebration of this release. I'd like to do a Behind-The-Scenes countdown thing where I share my thoughts behind certain key scenes in <i>The Beast</i>. If you have any questions about the series, ask away, and I'll try to cover them in a post. Till then, happy reading! -Lindsay Mead<br />
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<br />Author Lindsay Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02937572146199133884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902926708131858884.post-17028434992881795472017-02-17T12:00:00.000-05:002017-02-17T14:52:05.315-05:00It's Done! The Beauty Is Finished!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0fQn6O03ExhiaM0CKMyr1Ok_h4z9wYSG4THshlaGDTQ72J9aqBMPUwek31Dhk-PXpNiffOZQTLCDkYik_l9RTdOuztw9xWgk8IM4tAk1aTWKCPYKYpkbsbZlWeeK-cLkB4zoZMykPGqI/s1600/Blog+THumbnail.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0fQn6O03ExhiaM0CKMyr1Ok_h4z9wYSG4THshlaGDTQ72J9aqBMPUwek31Dhk-PXpNiffOZQTLCDkYik_l9RTdOuztw9xWgk8IM4tAk1aTWKCPYKYpkbsbZlWeeK-cLkB4zoZMykPGqI/s200/Blog+THumbnail.png" width="200" /></a>When I finished <i>The Beast</i>, I think I expected everything to fall perfectly into place. I'd quit my day job and had thrown myself full into being an author-- a dream that I'd worked very hard to achieve. In my mind, I had it all figured out. Ya know, I'd written and published a book. I was no longer a newb! But, what I soon learned was that the plan is not always so easily executed.<br />
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I wrote <i>The Beauty</i> in record time (Record time for me, that is). A matter of months perhaps. But, it's really the editing that I've been working on for the last year.<br />
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First, I was tearing the words apart. Over analyzing every inch of it, and making myself miserable. When I realized what I was doing, I tried pulling back some. I still wanted to clean the book up as much as I could, but I didn't want to it to push the book's release back so far that it actually hurt the book. And that still may have happened. I won't know until the book releases.<br />
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Even after recognizing that I was overdoing the editing, it was still a roller coaster. I flew through some chapters, while others took me days to get through. On top of all that, life events kept getting in the way. When I'm stressed or depressed, it's really hard to get work done.<br />
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But I trudged on. And at times, it really felt like trudging lol. Get this, I finished <i>The Beauty</i> (edits and all) <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ciframe%20src=%22https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FTheLindsayMead%2Fposts%2F996018880472375&width=500%22%20width=%22500%22%20height=%22558%22%20style=%22border:none;overflow:hidden%22%20scrolling=%22no%22%20frameborder=%220%22%20allowTransparency=%22true%22%3E%3C/iframe%3E" target="_blank">exactly one year after</a> I finished editing the first chapter. Is that some crazy symmetry or what? I mean, I never want to take that long to edit a book again but wow, symmetry.<br />
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So the book is done. I love it sooooo much! It turned out a thousand times better than I ever imagined. No matter how many bad reviews I may get, it will not diminish how proud I am of this book.<br />
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Now, I know what you're wondering...Lindsay? Are you going to take a year to edit all of your books? Answer: God, I hope not. That would sooo not be good for my career. Readers are far too hungry and there is far too much competition in the self-publishing world for me to take that long. With each book, I get better at writing and, therefore, editing should get easier. I do have some plans on how I can change up my publishing strategy that could assist in this problem, but I'll talk more on that in another post.<br />
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So, that's it for now. I will be posting updates far more often in the coming weeks. Those updates will include a release and some "Behind The Scenes" where I'd like to discuss scenes from <i>The Beast</i>. I'm hoping those'll be something fun where I can share my thoughts behind those scenes and maybe my readers will pop in a comment or two. Till then, happy reading! -Lindsay Mead<br />
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Are you all ready for this very long overdue cover reveal? Me too. I also have a synopsis to share! Keep scrolling to see both.<br />
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<i>Can love thrive in a kingdom of secrets?</i><br />
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<i>Rumors of King Aleksander abound, sowing seeds of fear and doubt among the populace. Worse, there’s only so much Belle can do to repair the damage caused by the former Bishop’s fear-mongering. With challenges and new enemies threatening, the couple will have to prove the strength of their love.</i><br />
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<i>Of course, a cure for the king and his cursed people could solve everything. It may be as simple as reaching out to the right scientists, or maybe it’s all beyond the ingenuity of man. Tensions mount as old foes refuse to stay dead and unexpected revelations leave the future uncertain. But ultimately, it’s the half-truths that could lead to heartbreak.</i><br />
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I've published 1 book, am editing a 2nd, and I'm writing 2 more-- Right now I feel like an expert on the art of finishing a novel. Though, to be clear, I am not. HOWEVER, I have learned a lot of tips and tricks that will help get you to the finish line.<br />
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For me, it's all about the numbers. Don't worry, no heavy math required. One of the first things I do when I start a novel is get certain number goals established. This is key in helping me get to the finish line.<br />
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So in this week's topic video, I lay it all out for you. Every number from how long your novel should be, to what you should be writing every day. I really hope this helps some of the buddy authors out there. -Lindsay<br />
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Just popping in super quick to let everyone know that <a href="https://igg.me/at/thebeauty/x/7583467" target="_blank">my campaign to publish <i>The Beauty</i> is ending tonight at 2am EST</a>. It's currently at $323, which is 40% of the goal. Just a little more and I'll have enough to pay for both the ebook cover AND the ebook formatting! If the campaign reaches around 50% - 60% of the goal, than I'll be able to have everything done with the ebook that I want-- fancy formatting and all! Woohoo!<br />
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Naturally the ending of the campaign has me really thinking about seeing <i>The Beauty</i> in print. Hence the picture in this post. I took the early font sketches for <i>The Beauty</i> and spent a little time with the filters in <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelindsaymead/" target="_blank">instagram</a>. This one I thought looked like it could have been a photo of a title page in a book. Sigh. I can't wait to hold this book in my hands.<br />
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Editing is finally coming along at a good speed. I hope I can keep it up and in a few weeks I'll be ready for betas. Yes, I'm behind schedule. But I'm learning and finding a groove with my edits. This is a bigger deal than it sounds. Grooves are good; grooves equal consistency and consistency is how one finishes a book.<br />
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SO with that said, please check out my campaign. Share! Contribute! Be Awesome! -Lindsay Mead<br />
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CAMPAIGN TO PUBLISH <i>THE BEAUTY</i>: <a href="https://igg.me/at/thebeauty/x/7583467">https://igg.me/at/thebeauty/x/7583467</a><br />
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<br />Author Lindsay Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02937572146199133884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902926708131858884.post-65729340262893867372016-07-11T16:42:00.000-04:002017-05-16T23:58:46.981-04:00The Reading Slump Curse<div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;">
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Today I'm talking reading slumps. I've been stuck in one for awhile and recent studies have been pointing to a reason why. See the video below. If you have any suggestions on what might help, please share in the comments!<br />
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<b>On the campaign front</b>: With only two days left to go, we've managed to reach 33%. It won't be enough to get the publishing all the way there, but it gets the ebook started and that's most of the battle. Not reaching my goal certainly slows things down, but its not the end of the world. I'm a determined person and I WILL find a way to get <i>The Beauty </i>published in every way possible. I'm also considering a "soft release". Which is to say that I might publish the book early without all of the fancy formatting that I had with <i>The Beast</i>. Once I earn enough money with those sales to pay for the fancy stuff, I'll update the file with the finished product. But I've never done this before and I don't know anyone who has. It's just an idea that I've been working on. Let's just hope I get a couple more contributions before the end.<br />
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Help publish THE BEAUTY: <a href="https://igg.me/at/thebeauty/x/7583467" target="_blank">https://igg.me/at/thebeauty/x/7583467</a><br />
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Last week I posted a reminder that my <a href="https://igg.me/at/thebeauty/x/7583467" target="_blank">campaign to publish <i>The Beauty</i></a> was ending in 2 weeks (1 week now!). In that same post I talked about what my options are if I don't reach my needed goal. Somehow that resulted in confusion. So I sat down and tried to better explain it in a video. Posted below.<br />
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This video also marks my return to my author channel and sorta BookTube. I'll be posting every Monday about one topic or another. My hope is to keep the videos short and casual. I just want to have fun with it. Please subscribe!<br />
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If you want to help me publish <i>The Beauty</i>, then <a href="https://igg.me/at/thebeauty/x/7583467" target="_blank">click here and check out the campaign</a>. All contributions of any size are helpful. So is sharing! Let your friends know about the series and if you run a blog or YouTube channel, I'd appreciate a post and would be happy to answer questions or anything you think your readers/viewers might enjoy. Let's go out with a bang!<br />
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2 WEEK NOTICE! TIME IS RUNNING OUT! <span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12px;">SEE THE CAMPAIGN: <a href="https://igg.me/at/thebeauty/x" target="_blank">https://igg.me/at/thebeauty/x</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;">Let's go beyond the fairy tale. The Beauty will take readers to new locations and introduce them to exciting new characters. More importantly, bonds will be tested when secrets are finally revealed. If you loved book one, The Beast, you will absolutely adore this next installment. If you're new to The Hunter Legends, then jump in and prepare yourself for freezing weather, bloodthirsty hellhounds, steampunk inventions, and a heart-thumping romance for the ages.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;">I am so proud of my readers and subscribers for getting this campaign to where it is. Though we HAVE NOT reached goal, the campaign has raised enough to at least cover the cost of the digital cover. Most of my readers use an e-reader, so if I can raise at least enough to pay for the e-book (Just shy of $600 is needed), then I can get the book out there on Kindle and Nook. A few months down the road, after I've earned some royalties from the digital book, I can then have the paperback made. This is not ideal. Of course, I'd want to release it all at once. But this might be the way I have to go, if the funding doesn't come in. Let's keep our fingers crossed!</span></div>
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Please take some time to look at the campaign. Contribute to get the paperback signed or to get other awesome goodies. If you can't contribute, a share can really make a difference. Send the link to anyone you think might enjoy this series. </div>
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Author Lindsay Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02937572146199133884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902926708131858884.post-77760240837529762762016-06-09T11:00:00.000-04:002016-06-09T11:00:04.611-04:00Pre-order THE BEAUTY & Help Get It Published!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Good news! <i>The Beauty</i> is almost here! I know many of you have been eagerly awaiting its release. That's nearly about to happen! Aggghhhh, I'm so excited!! Who's ready to pre-order?<br />
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I've officially launched the <a href="https://igg.me/at/thebeauty/x/7583467" target="_blank">indiegogo campaign</a> to help me cover all of the costs needed to publish a book. I want <i>The Beauty</i> to be as nicely put together as <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Beast-Hunter-Legends-Book-ebook/dp/B00Z5LOJVA?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0" target="_blank">The Beast</a></i> was, so I'm sparing no expense--at least that's the plan. It really depends on if I get the finding or not.<br />
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As there always is with crowdfunding campaigns, there are great perks to be had. You can get the book signed in paperback or you can get an early ebook copy before anyone else. Most of the perks are variations of that. However, there's one that I would like to put a spotlight on. I'm calling it...the Fanatic Fan Perk...Or Pack...I change my mind on that all the time.<br />
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This perk was originally developed for those people who had bought the entire series in my first campaign. Of course I want them to have a reason to come around, I like these people ;P However, after I came up with the idea, I decided to include an add-on option. That's when I realized what a great deal this was. You get the t-shirt, the book bag, the early chapter from book 3, thirty minutes of one-on-one time with me, AND you can add-on <i>The Beast</i> and/or <i>The Beauty</i> for only $10 each. That's freakin half off! It's a good deal. While there are many other perks to look at, I think this one is worthy of everyone's consideration.<br />
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I'm no stranger to nightmares. I've had plenty about zombies and more than a few about demons--which scare the crap out of me. But I've never had one like this before. If you're not a writer or a creative person, than you probably won't understand why this dream qualifies as a nightmare. Trust me when I say, it really did scare me.<div>
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In this dream, I'm hosting a contest to help publish and promote my next book. All contestants must write <i>The Beauty</i> for me. The winner will have their version published and be listed in the credits of the book. I know, that's a super shitty contest. Write a whole book and all you get is a special credit in the book? Maybe they got paid too, but I couldn't really say. Still, what kind of crappy contest is that? There's no accounting for what the brain comes up with.</div>
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Crappy contest or not, it worked. People turned out in droves with their submissions. I looked them over and selected the best one to represent <i><a href="http://lindsaymead.blogspot.com/p/hunter-legends.html" target="_blank">The Hunter Legends</a>,</i> book 2. There was a lot of fanfare and applause. It was a big deal. Now all I needed was for the winner to send me the completed manuscript. </div>
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But the first sign of trouble came when the winner's agent (Yes, this guy had an agent. This random, plucked-from-obscurity dude had an agent. That was warning alarm #1) told me that the winner already had an interview with Romantic Times Magazine. </div>
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"What?! But I'm the author of the book! He's just a credit, call him a co-author at best. I don't even want his name on my cover," is what I say to my made up dream friends.</div>
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Days go by and the signs just keep piling up. The finished manuscript of <i>The Beauty</i> still hasn't shown up, which makes me very uncomfortable. Why hasn't he sent it? Meanwhile, buzz for <i>The Beauty</i> is reaching levels that I never expected. But they all want interviews with the winner and credit the winner with creation of the series!</div>
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That's when the anxiety starts. These are my characters! This is my series! I've worked my butt off making it all come together. Belle, Aleksander, Gastone, Edvina, Laramie, and all the rest of them are in my blood--they're apart of me. But this guy wins a contest and suddenly the world hands him all of my beloved hard work. I also recall complaining that the only reason he's getting notoriety is because he's a man. You know how the public is, a man writes a romance and they go crazy for it. Just look at Nicholas Sparks. He's a man, so it <i>must </i>be good. *eyeroll*</div>
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But what really gets me is the idea that I've lost my series. I realize during all of this that, while he wrote <i>The Beauty</i>, I don't know if he did it right. Did he tell the story the way I intended? Did he take the story in the right directions? My god, what if he represented the characters wrong and sent them down paths that weren't supposed to exist.</div>
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And that's when I woke up. Heart racing, sweat beading on my forehead-- and fearing that the winner was going to be standing at the end of my bed, holding my book and yelling, "It's mine! It's all mine!" </div>
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But wait, it was just a dream! It wasn't real. That's right, I've already written <i>The Beauty</i>. I did it all by myself and no one else can ever steal it from me, and I know the story was done the right way. So calm down, Lindsay. It's okay. All is right in the world.</div>
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And that is a writer's nightmare. Fear that someone might steal your work and fear that they might not do the story justice. Never had dreams about people hating my books and only ever getting 1 star reviews. While those things would make me super sad, at least my books would still be mine. I could still write them and love them, and it wouldn't matter what anyone else thought.</div>
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But someone stealing my characters from me and not giving them the story they deserve--Well, I just couldn't deal with that.</div>
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So thank god it was just a dream. Breathe that beautiful sigh of relief. -Lindsay Mead</div>
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Author Lindsay Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02937572146199133884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902926708131858884.post-16184091923494994132016-02-11T17:14:00.000-05:002016-02-11T17:14:34.876-05:00A Helium Reading Of The Beast<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Okay, I don't normally post about my daily vlog. I post videos everyday (mostly) on YouTube where I share my life; it's a whole thing. It's super important to me, but I recognize that not everyone is going to be into that. So I don't bog down my blog with posts about it. My daily vlog has its little space on the right and I think that's plenty for now.
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THAT BEING SAID! I inhaled some helium in a recent vlog and ended up reading from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Z5LOJVA" target="_blank">THE BEAST</a> with my funny voice. It was great. Below you'll find that snippet, but I'll also post the entire video beneath that. The rest of the helium bits are funny and I recommend watching.
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A helium reading of #TheBeast! See more helium antics here: http://bit.ly/1PG1gjb Read my book here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Z5LOJVA<br />
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<b>THE FULL VLOG:</b>
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If my silly reading has enticed you, then you can buy THE BEAST in ebook or paperback here: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Z5LOJVA" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Z5LOJVA</a> It's also available on <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-beast-lindsay-mead/1122184792?ean=9781514217924" target="_blank">Nook and at Barnes & Noble</a>. Thanks for watching!! -Lindsay Mead
<br><br>Author Lindsay Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02937572146199133884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902926708131858884.post-56186960605742609702015-12-03T12:00:00.000-05:002015-12-03T12:00:01.902-05:00Trying To Do It All... But Failing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's 2am and I'm thinking that I really need to go to bed, because tomorrow I need to be up early. I'm going to the museum with my mother to see the new King Tut exhibit. Yeah, I'm hella excited about it. However, I've thought very little about it tonight. Instead my mind is continually going over the gazillion things that I need and want to do.<br />
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Let me see if I can quickly list all of the things that I'm trying to accomplish in any given day: Writing/editing 2 books, book marketing, a daily YouTube vlog, a topic video on my author channel, dieting, exercise, active social media accounts, blog posts, updating blog features, and reading. That's just the average stuff. That doesn't include things like Christmas shopping, decorating, gift wrapping, or anything seasonal such as that. Maybe that seems like a lot to you, or maybe it doesn't, but to me it is.<br />
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I suffer from two personal issues: procrastination and...Oh let's just call it being overwhelmed. I tend to bounce between the two. It's so easy to put things off--just 5 more minutes, 30 more minutes...I'll get to it after this movie. Before I know it, I've got 4 hours before bed and only enough time to do a couple things.<br />
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Then there's the being overwhelmed part. I really want to work on this side book...Oh but I <i>should</i> work on <i>The Beauty</i> first...but then I've got to do something interesting for the vlog...Of course, if I don't exercise now, I likely won't later...<br />
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See how that works? The cycle normally goes on longer than that until I come full circle. At that point I usually fold up and watch a movie instead of doing anything constructive at all.<br />
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Essentially if I can't do it all, than I'll choose to do nothing.<br />
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These two issues have been my problem for ages. It's incredibly frustrating. I keep telling myself that I'll be better tomorrow. Often that's not the case. If it is, it doesn't last to the following day.<br />
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I often look at authors who run successful blogs and publish at least four books a year or I look at popular youtubers who post interesting videos every week/day while running side business--and I am in awe. How do they do it? How do they juggle it all and never feel overwhelmed? How do that do it all and keep the job from becoming "the job"? I aspire to be them and also think that I never can be.<br />
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I have great ideas, but I lack ambition and discipline. I'm more the philosopher type than the inventor type. Meaning that I'd like the spend the day staring at the sky and contemplating what could be; as opposed to those who spend the day making their thoughts a reality. <br />
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There are a couple things that I'd like to do to change this quality about myself. One is to take better care of myself. I recently juice fasted for a week. I noticed during that time that I felt more ambition. I just had this rare energy that made me want to get up and get doin. It was wild and wonderful. So I believe that if I continue to eat better and cleanse my body of toxic crap, this will aid me in my desired behavioral changes.<br />
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The second thing that I'd like to do is to take it all one thing at a time. Don't look at everything that I need to do all at once. Just pick one thing, do it, then move onto the next. That's why I'm writing this post now. I picked it, I did it, and I refused to think about the fact that I need to work on <i>The Beauty</i> or edit the daily vlog for tomorrow.<br />
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So that's where I'm at in my life. I'm trying to do it all--currently failing--but not giving up on myself just yet. If there is anyone out there that is actually reading this, I'd love to know how you cope with all that you have to do... -Lindsay Mead<br />
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<br />Author Lindsay Meadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02937572146199133884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3902926708131858884.post-17639660685744833302015-11-03T13:04:00.000-05:002015-11-03T13:04:25.786-05:00Merch Sale! T-shirts and more!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy November everyone! I just wanted to pop in to let you all know that there's a sale going on over at my <a href="http://lindsaymead.spreadshirt.com/" target="_blank">t-shirt shop</a>. If you use the coupon code: <b>JOY20 on orders over $30</b>, you'll get 20% off. The code is only good <b>until the 8th</b>, so don't hesitate! Have a great month and I'll be back to talk about NaNoWriMo! -Lindsay Mead<br />
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