I opened several of my magazines (yes, we actually do still
subscribe to print publications at our house!) and low and behold there were
all these wonderful articles on the best books for summer reading. With people
going on vacation, sitting at beaches, pools and on cruise ships, many
individuals enjoy relaxing with a good book. And there certainly are a lot of
them being published.
Most of the suggestions I see are for books written by
famous people or authors. Books from the “big” publishers dominate these
suggested summer reading lists—no surprise there! But what about those of us
who are published by small independents? Should our books be ignored by the
reading public? Emphatically no!
It is my intention to give other writers an opportunity to
mention their own books on this blog. I would also like readers to recommend
reading what you’ve enjoyed. Word of mouth matters.
I’ll start by recommending my own recent books which have
been well-reviewed:
The fourth Kim Reynolds mystery was published by Perfect
Crime Books April 2014. It is available both in print and e-book editions. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J6PCKVW
(The three previous
novels in this series received excellent reviews. The Harlequin Worldwide Press
paperback editions which followed the hardcover and large print editions are
now all sold out.)
My Regency novel TEA LEAVES AND TAROT CARDS
received an excellent blurb endorsement from Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick
which appears on the cover of that novel, published both as a hardcover from
Five Star/Gale and in large print from Thorndike Press. Mary Balogh also read
this novel and offered helpful editorial suggestions prior to publication. SteameReads
published this novel in a newly edited e-book format as well. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JFHMXWW
I won SteameReads “Some Like It Hot” romance novel writing
contest with my sensual Georgian romance THE CHEVALIER. That novel was also
published and is available in all e-book formats. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GY95RTU/
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My “clean read” YA novel THE DEVIL AND DANNA WEBSTER was
also recently published as an e-book in all formats by Astraea Press. This YA
novel is a good reading experience for mothers and daughters to share. It’s not
just for teens. http://www.amazon.com/Devil-Danna-Webster-Jacqueline-Seewald-ebook/dp/B00JZYXW7K/
Finally, I will mention my book of short
stories, BEYOND THE BO TREE, published as an e-book by Authentic Press. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DTV0750
I’ve collected together some of my best diverse
stories for reader enjoyment.
Okay, now here’s your opportunity to share the books you
think will make for good summer reading. Don’t be shy! Comments/suggestions are
welcome here.
