F*cker by Amo Jones Release Blitz!

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Title: F*cker

Series: Westbeach #2

Author: Amo Jones

Synopsis:

Ryker Oakley only cared about three things during school —fighting, his band, and getting laid. When he took it upon himself to ‘babysit’ Bryleigh Munroe, he didn’t expect her to be so much trouble, and he sure as shit wasn’t prepared for how fast she would grow on him. Fast-forward to eight years later, his band—Twisted Transistor—is the most successful rock group known to mankind. When his brother’s wedding brings the only girl he ever came close to caring about, back into his life, he discovers something he thought they had left behind in the past, had been destroying her daily.
Bryleigh Munroe was a popular girl at school, but because her father was a politically powerful man in the San Diego region, the boys either swore away from her or were trying too hard to get with her. She wanted one night. Quick and dirty. No strings. Only she didn’t expect Ryker Oakley to flip the script on her without her even realizing. Eight years later, Bryleigh still battles with the mistakes she made when she was younger. She’s had to deal with things that she shouldn’t have had to, all on her own.
After all this time has their bond remained silent? Can she forgive the torment Ryker inflicted on her? Or will the choices they made all those years ago force them to re-unite.

This is book two in the Westbeach series, but can be read as a stand-alone.

Grab book 1 in the series – Losing Traction (Westbeach #1)

Amazon US | Amazon UK

About Amo:

Amo is a full-time writer from New Zealand who loves long romantic walks to the wine cellar.

When she's not creating magic, you can usually find her relaxing in front of the television watching the latest episode of Supernatural or Vikings. (This will be updated as she finds new television shows with hot actors.)

She's the proud mother of four little critters who are the reason she breathes, but also the reason she drinks.

She's the wife-to-be to the love of her life. She says wife-to-be because she scares him a little, and he still hasn't decided whether he wants to wed her or not. Such an exciting relationship.

She loves meeting new people and believes the world needs more kindness.



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Things I Didn't Know About Writing Before I Took the Plunge(Guest Post: Lanie Jacobs)

“Things I didn’t know about writing before I took the plunge”

My writing career began with an idea that really was as simple for me, as saying, “Hey, I want to write a book.”  So, that is exactly what I set out to do. I did some research on my characters, came up with plots and sub plots, thought about my topic and made little sticky notes in my office.  I planned out my characters and then my plot began to form along with my characters.

Then — after writing about fifteen chapters —I decided that I wanted to take a writing class.

Wow, that really opened my eyes to everything I had been doing wrong.  It took me months to correct my mistakes.  Honestly, I should have just started fresh, but I am stubborn. I was bound by the thoughts going through my mind that this was my rough draft — and it was going to be the only rough draft.

Yea, right.  Actually, no — it ended up being one of many. My stubborn ego took a few hits along the way, but today, I am still just as stubborn as ever.

The first thing I learned, is how unorganized I was. To be a writer you have to be organized and prepared, right? Well, not this girl!  I was an organized pile of hot mess. Sticky notes here, note book notes there.  Emails and rough drafts all over the place.  Like I said, I was a hot mess.

Though I am still a bit of a mess, I have learned that organization is better than frantically searching all over the room, for that one note about that one scene that you simply must have at that exact moment.

Then I was told you need to have an outline.  Wait! What?  Well, my stubborn mind said no you don’t, you got this.   And guess what — I so did not “have this.”  So, after my second rough draft, I broke down and created an outline.  Oh, my beautiful piece of work how I love you!   I will never start another book without an outline.

Every time I write, I struggle not to type like I talk.  It’s hard being Southern.   I have a tendency to type a little, let’s say, hickish.  Some may not have that problem… but I surely do.  The struggle is real.  Wait, hold on, let me get my educated hat on. There that sounds a lot better, and wow, did I actually write that?  Yes, those thoughts really go through my head.

When it is all over and you are ready for editing, polish it ‘till it shines.  And then, when you think it’s polished, polish it again.  Editing is such an important part of the process that — if you can’t edit it yourself — make sure you find someone who can.

One of my struggles in writing, other than my own head, is being an independent author, the marketing is not as easy as I thought it would be. I love the fact that I can write what I want, when I want, but sometimes it is hard to stay focused on a project.  I don’t have anyone telling me to change something that I don’t want to change, but, sometimes a second opinion is just what I really needed.  While I don’t have deadlines to meet, sometimes that lack of pressure allows me to procrastinate a little too much.  Marketing is not my forte, so I have struggled on that part a great deal.  Finally, let me just say that writing isn’t for the weak.  You must be determined, focused, and persistent to succeed.

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Bury the Hatchet by Catherine Gayle!

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Hunter has worked hard to become one of the better goalies in the NHL. Unfortunately the Portland Storm has a slightly better back up goalie and so Hunter is claimed in the Expansion Draft by the Tulsa Thunderbirds. Hunter isn't happy and makes a few comments that don't exactly endear him to his new fans. Tallulah was Miss Oklahoma USA until a night of drinking and a bad boy. Now Hunter and Tallulah are being forced into marriage in order to make both their reputations a bit better. They're only supposed to be married for one year. But plans don't always work out as planned. Find the official description on Goodreads.

It's always sad to see players get traded or claimed by other teams. And that was the case for a couple of the Portland Storm men. So while it's sad we also get to see them again in this series so it's also happy. I have to say that this series is off to a good start. You get to see a couple of familiar faces, as well as some new ones and I can't wait for their stories!

Catherine Gayle's writing is really good and a style that I enjoy! It's not hard to read and get into. Hunter and Tallie aren't perfect and it shows. In fact, it's obvious by the situation they find themselves in that they're far from perfect.

I loved the plot line. Watching them fall in love, find each others faults and still work things out was amazing! Not to mention the surprise twist that is thrown in. That was marvelous and unexpected! 

I really loved reading Bury the Hatchet and didn't want to put it down while I was reading. Catherine Gayle has created another marvelous hockey series!

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