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July 4, 2012
New book
Hello! I have a new book coming out in a few weeks (depending on the editor), titled Souls in Peril. I was diligently working on the edits for Unbelievable, when Souls in Peril grabbed me from behind and tackled me to the ground.Needing a diversion from Unbelievable, I gladly embraced Souls. The story, originally a short story for an anthology I am part of, literally poured out of me. It went from a short story to a full length novel!
It is a moving story about two guys, students at Port Fare High:} Max Sanchez is THE most popular kid, the other, JD Miller, the LEAST popular. A tragedy throws these two together and the struggle for survival begins.
I hope you'll love this novel as much as I do. I feel the story is so poignant for the times we live in.
The final edit should be back from the editor by the end of the month!
UPDATE: Unbelievable. I have finished the novel, but it still needs editing. I am concerned about the story. I want it to be a strong, enjoyable follow-up novel for Unlovable, and I have stressed about it a great deal. Writing Souls in Peril was a much needed break from my Unbelievable edits and I'm now ready to get back to it and finish it! Thank you all for your support!PS: I LOVE my Unbelievable cover!! Thank you so much Paul Beeley! You are a genius!
July 2, 2012
Books on sale!! 25% off. Hurry!!
Three books on sale. Check them out! Healer's Destiny by Author Julee F Page. A Wonderful YA read!! https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/164594. .jpg)
A Royal Elf of Abalon by author Anna del C. Dye A Royal Elf of Abalon https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/164594
And last but not least: It's a Love Thing. A collection of summer love stories by a variety of authors. https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/164550
June 23, 2012
New look
HI! Check out my new look and let me know what you think! I'd love to hear from you~ Sherry
June 19, 2012
Free on Amazon starting at midnight tonight! JERICHO SOL...
Free on Amazon starting at midnight tonight! JERICHO SOLUS!
A friend of mine, Jeffery Moore, wrote an amazing novel titled Jericho Solus. It’s an adult –no, not Shades of Gray kind of adult;}-speculative novel with a touch of Sci-Fi. If you like the twists and turns of a good Hitchcock novel, you’ll love Jericho Solus. Jeffery is a talented author who has a gift for writing. His style is almost poetic. You can actually see what he is saying with his showing the reader not telling the reader style. His visuals are amazing and vivid! He could make green Jello with shaved carrot sound appetizing!This will be offered for free on Amazon for one day, starting at midnight. I’ll repost this tomorrow to remind you. Just wanted to give you the heads up today!
A friend of mine, Jeffery Moore, wrote an amazing novel titled Jericho Solus. It’s an adult –no, not Shades of Gray kind of adult;}-speculative novel with a touch of Sci-Fi. If you like the twists and turns of a good Hitchcock novel, you’ll love Jericho Solus. Jeffery is a talented author who has a gift for writing. His style is almost poetic. You can actually see what he is saying with his showing the reader not telling the reader style. His visuals are amazing and vivid! He could make green Jello with shaved carrot sound appetizing!This will be offered for free on Amazon for one day, starting at midnight. I’ll repost this tomorrow to remind you. Just wanted to give you the heads up today!
June 10, 2012
And the Winner is...
Congrats Jennifer!! Send my your address (email and Snail mail) and I'll get those off to you! Thanks everyone for entering and for your support!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
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June 3, 2012
Two book Giveaway
Hard to believe it's been one year since I published Unlovable...okay, it's been year and a half, but for the first six months I only sold 150. Then June 1st of last year I hired digital artist Paul Beeley to create me a beautiful new cover. Next, I had some amazing book bloggers gave me a few wonderful reviews.
Then the magic hit! I've now sold nearly 8000 copies! I'm humbled, honored, and grateful for your support. Truly, words can not express my gratitude. To celebrate..and to THANK YOU , I'm having a giveaway of TWO books.
A paperback copy of Unlovable, and an E-copy of It's a Love Thing, a summer love anthology I've written a short story for titled Pete & Tink. Contest ends June 10, 2012. So enter below and again, thank you for all your support!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Then the magic hit! I've now sold nearly 8000 copies! I'm humbled, honored, and grateful for your support. Truly, words can not express my gratitude. To celebrate..and to THANK YOU , I'm having a giveaway of TWO books.
A paperback copy of Unlovable, and an E-copy of It's a Love Thing, a summer love anthology I've written a short story for titled Pete & Tink. Contest ends June 10, 2012. So enter below and again, thank you for all your support!a Rafflecopter giveaway
May 31, 2012
Cover guy
Paul Beeley, my cover guy, is featured on the "Indtale" blog talking about covers! He's a genius! if you are looking for a cover, there are none better then Paul! Check out the article.
My new short story is published!!
My new short story is part of the anthology titled It's a Love Thing! It's a collection of summer love short stories by several authors including myself! Here is a synopsis of my story.
Pete & Tink
Pete Pancerella loves two things in life: Video games and Spongy Cremes.
He’s happy, content, and he’s also a geek.
All that is about to change when his mother wishes upon a star and Tink answers the call. But will it take more than a five-and-a-half inch faery to whip this manga-loving goofball into shape? You can read the first few chapters of Pete & Tink on Amazon's "Click to look inside" here.Check it out and let me know what you think! :
May 23, 2012
Got a wonderful review today on Lisa's reads “Unlov...
Got a wonderful review today on Lisa's reads
“Unlovable” (Book one in the Port Fare Series) by Sherry GammonI know that I date myself when I use references (in my posts) from my childhood but so many of those memories have shaped the person that I have turned into. If we are being honest, those of you who are at least old enough to remember the references I allude to, must admit..that they usually bring a smile to your face as well. To those of you “young” people (I am so grateful that you are here)…take a minute to Google “my memories” you may get a giggle yourself. Usually the “cheesy” factor is sky high…Yes!!! I said “cheesy”. Dating myself once again…Heehee!!
Deniece Williams sang, “Let’s hear it for the boy!” in the 1984 movie Footloose. I haven’t seen the 2011 release, so I don’t know if Ms. Williams sang the song again or if it was covered by someone else. Regardless, when I think of the song, it’s Deniece Williams I hear in my mind. I found that song coming to the forefront of my mind during my reading of Sherry Gammon’s “Unlovable”. No! Not because the book made me think of Kevin Bacon. Nor did it make me want to dance…it just made me want to cheer for the “Good” guys.
Set in Port Fare, a fictional town in up-state New York, Sherry Gammon sets the stage for what will be a heart-breaking, tender, unnerving, often frustrating, yet equally loving contemporary romance novel(s). As you know, I am a HUGE fan of the “strong” woman. I usually love how the heroines in the novels I read are rock steady. They do as much “saving” as the heroes do. That being said, I truly enjoyed watching our heroine, Maggie, being “saved” (I will use the term loosely…you know I won’t give away any treasures here!!). While Maggie is a “strong” girl and a character that one can look up to… she needs help and support. I loved watching her find her “rock(s)”.
“Let’s hear it for the boy!!” Or in this case “the boys”. Ms. Gammon has written three incredible heroes for the Port Fare series. ( Oh stop it!!! Get your mind out of the gutter..it’s not that kind of book!! Heehee!!) Seth is the leading man in “Unlovable”. He is warm, smart and witty. He is strong without being intimidating and protective without being condescending. I couldn’t help but to fall a little bit in love with him myself. While this is Sherry Gammon’s first series, she has already done something that makes her a “great” series writer (by my definition). You may not remember, but in an earlier post I explained that a “great” series writer (by my definition) will introduce the reader to all the main characters (and future main characters) in the first book and build on them during the books that follow. Ms. Gammon did a stellar job of not only introducing her readers to Seth but also to Cole and Booker, Seth’s best friends and our future heroes! Cole and Booker had vital roles in “Unlovable” and frankly they had a sneaky way of stealing the scenes when given the opportunity to do so. I can’t wait to see them again!
While weaving her story, Ms. Gammon takes us on a tour through Port Fare. Amongst our view we see the streets, the parks, the hospital, and the high school. We see a very real picture of what high schools all over our country look like once you step inside the building. While I am sure it is not representative of ALL high schools, judging by what I hear on the news and read in the papers, it certainly isn’t a rarity. Ms. Gammon was able to create her fiction while still showing her readers a reality that is becoming all too common in our schools…bullying and drug use/abuse. I commend Ms. Gammon in her ability to write her story without becoming preachy. It is clear just by reading “Unlovable” that the topics discussed are near and dear to Ms. Gammon’s heart.
“Unlovable” is the first book in Sherry Gammon’s Port Fare series. Book two, “Unbelievable” and book three, “Unbearable” have not yet been released and I was unable to find release dates as of yet. This is exciting…according to Ms. Gammon’s Facebook page, “Unlovable” has “…just been signed to be made into a movie…”. So get reading!
Right about here is when I usually give a warning if a book contains sexually explicate material. This book does NOT. However, I do have a warning for you… As I have mentioned several times…”Unlovable” is book One in the Port Fare series. This is not a standalone book. While there is not a cliff hanger, the plot is not tied up. So please don’t get angry with me when you close the cover and all of your questions aren’t answered. (Wink!)
As always, I can’t wait to hear from you.
xo,
Lisa
Thanks, Lisa!!
“Unlovable” (Book one in the Port Fare Series) by Sherry GammonI know that I date myself when I use references (in my posts) from my childhood but so many of those memories have shaped the person that I have turned into. If we are being honest, those of you who are at least old enough to remember the references I allude to, must admit..that they usually bring a smile to your face as well. To those of you “young” people (I am so grateful that you are here)…take a minute to Google “my memories” you may get a giggle yourself. Usually the “cheesy” factor is sky high…Yes!!! I said “cheesy”. Dating myself once again…Heehee!!
Deniece Williams sang, “Let’s hear it for the boy!” in the 1984 movie Footloose. I haven’t seen the 2011 release, so I don’t know if Ms. Williams sang the song again or if it was covered by someone else. Regardless, when I think of the song, it’s Deniece Williams I hear in my mind. I found that song coming to the forefront of my mind during my reading of Sherry Gammon’s “Unlovable”. No! Not because the book made me think of Kevin Bacon. Nor did it make me want to dance…it just made me want to cheer for the “Good” guys.
Set in Port Fare, a fictional town in up-state New York, Sherry Gammon sets the stage for what will be a heart-breaking, tender, unnerving, often frustrating, yet equally loving contemporary romance novel(s). As you know, I am a HUGE fan of the “strong” woman. I usually love how the heroines in the novels I read are rock steady. They do as much “saving” as the heroes do. That being said, I truly enjoyed watching our heroine, Maggie, being “saved” (I will use the term loosely…you know I won’t give away any treasures here!!). While Maggie is a “strong” girl and a character that one can look up to… she needs help and support. I loved watching her find her “rock(s)”.
“Let’s hear it for the boy!!” Or in this case “the boys”. Ms. Gammon has written three incredible heroes for the Port Fare series. ( Oh stop it!!! Get your mind out of the gutter..it’s not that kind of book!! Heehee!!) Seth is the leading man in “Unlovable”. He is warm, smart and witty. He is strong without being intimidating and protective without being condescending. I couldn’t help but to fall a little bit in love with him myself. While this is Sherry Gammon’s first series, she has already done something that makes her a “great” series writer (by my definition). You may not remember, but in an earlier post I explained that a “great” series writer (by my definition) will introduce the reader to all the main characters (and future main characters) in the first book and build on them during the books that follow. Ms. Gammon did a stellar job of not only introducing her readers to Seth but also to Cole and Booker, Seth’s best friends and our future heroes! Cole and Booker had vital roles in “Unlovable” and frankly they had a sneaky way of stealing the scenes when given the opportunity to do so. I can’t wait to see them again!
While weaving her story, Ms. Gammon takes us on a tour through Port Fare. Amongst our view we see the streets, the parks, the hospital, and the high school. We see a very real picture of what high schools all over our country look like once you step inside the building. While I am sure it is not representative of ALL high schools, judging by what I hear on the news and read in the papers, it certainly isn’t a rarity. Ms. Gammon was able to create her fiction while still showing her readers a reality that is becoming all too common in our schools…bullying and drug use/abuse. I commend Ms. Gammon in her ability to write her story without becoming preachy. It is clear just by reading “Unlovable” that the topics discussed are near and dear to Ms. Gammon’s heart.
“Unlovable” is the first book in Sherry Gammon’s Port Fare series. Book two, “Unbelievable” and book three, “Unbearable” have not yet been released and I was unable to find release dates as of yet. This is exciting…according to Ms. Gammon’s Facebook page, “Unlovable” has “…just been signed to be made into a movie…”. So get reading!
Right about here is when I usually give a warning if a book contains sexually explicate material. This book does NOT. However, I do have a warning for you… As I have mentioned several times…”Unlovable” is book One in the Port Fare series. This is not a standalone book. While there is not a cliff hanger, the plot is not tied up. So please don’t get angry with me when you close the cover and all of your questions aren’t answered. (Wink!)
As always, I can’t wait to hear from you.
xo,
Lisa
Thanks, Lisa!!
May 19, 2012
Winners!
I was part of a book hop on fellow author, and friend's, book blog Camelia Miron Skiba
Here are the winners!
Lauren Mackesy -ebook
April Hays -Paperbck
Congrats, ladies! Thanks for entering!
