If you are a fan of the Clockwise Collection, I have a new series I think you will enjoy! The Ginger Gold Mystery series combines the perfect amount of mystery, humor, and intrigue with a dose of romance. Set in 1920s England, readers are calling this clean, cozy mystery series "Fun" & "Addicting." I sure am having fun writing it.

  Murder on the SS Rosa - Book 1

Murder's a pickle.

It's 1923 and young war widow fashionista Ginger Gold makes a cross-Atlantic journey with her companion Haley Higgins to London England to settle her father's estate. When the ship's captain is found dead, Ginger is only too happy to lend her assistance to the handsome Chief Inspector Basil Reed.

The SS Rosa delivers a convincing array of suspects — the wife, the mistress, a jealous crewmate. To Ginger's dismay, her name has been added to the list! With a little help from Ginger's dog Boss, Ginger and Haley navigate the clues. They must solve the case and clear Ginger's name before they doc — and whatever shall she wear!

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Getting ready for holiday driving? Need something family friendly to listen to? I'm giving away 20 copies of CLOCKWISE audiobooks. Enter the rafflecopter to win!

Narrated by the fabulous Andrea Emmes!

Casey Donovan has issues: hair, height and uncontrollable trips to the 19th century! And now this-she's accidentally taken Nate Mackenzie, the cutest boy in the school, back in time. Awkward.

It's the eve of the American Civil war and protocol pressures Casey to tell their hosts that Nate is her brother. No one more surprised than she is when they are forced to share a one room worker's cabin. Super awkward. 

Nate's slow to accept their new reality but when he does, he realizes he needs Casey to get back. His nearness is intoxicating to Casey, but she keeps her cool by hanging a privacy blanket and staying aloof. Knowing Nate has an evil girlfriend waiting for him at home helps.

Over time Casey gains the attention of a handsome, wealthy (and unwanted) suitor, and something changes in Nate. Are those romantic sparks or is it just "brotherly" protectiveness?

When they return to the present, things go back to the way they were before: Casey parked on the bottom rung of their school's social ladder and Nate perched high on the very top. Except this time her heart is broken. Plus, her best friend is mad, her parents are split up, and her younger brother gets escorted home by the police. The only thing that could make life worse is if, by some strange twist of fate, she took Nate back to the past again.

Which of course, she does.

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It's been a year already!

A year ago this month I launched the final book in The Clockwise Collection series - Clockwork Crazy. I thought it would be fun to repost some of the teaser images I used to promote it.

Clockwork Crazy

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I supported this project and I hope you will too! #MILA

I love to support the arts, not only authors but all kinds of creatives, and I just have to tell you about this animated short film project produced by Andrea Emmes (who is also the narrator of Clockwise.) It's not only entertaining and expertly produced, but it has a great message of hope as well.

Check out this short youtube promotion.





Click here for more info on how you can be a part. :)

#LetsMakeADifference

My Love for Nim's Island

I watched Nim's Island again last night - love that movie! Jodie Foster is incredible as the agoraphobic adventure writer Alex Rover. Abigail Breslin and Gerard Butler are amazing too.




Like many great movies, Nim's Island is based on a book.

A girl. An iguana. An island. And e-mail. Meet Nim–a modern-day Robinson Crusoe! She can chop down bananas with a machete, climb tall palm trees, and start a fire with a piece of glass. So she’s not afraid when her scientist dad sails off to study plankton for three days, leaving her alone on their island. Besides, it’s not as if no one’s looking after her–she’s got a sea lion to mother her and an iguana for comic relief. She also has an interesting new e-mail pal. But when her father’s cell-phone calls stop coming and disaster seems near, Nim has to be stronger and braver than she’s ever been before.

And she’ll need all her friends to help her.

So yes, I'm a fan of author Wendy Orr and Nim's Island. Want to know what is so cool about this? WENDY ORR READ CLOCKWISE!!

"I love Clockwise! A great read." 

Wendy Orr, author of Nim's Island.

This happened a few years ago, and yes, I squealed a little. 

If you haven't read Nim's Island or watched the movie, you're in for a treat.

"...like Anne Hathaway's portrayal of Mia on the Princess Diaries."

Great review for Clockwise and Narrator Andrea Emmes -

like Anne Hathaway!

Chance to WIN an audio book of CLOCKWISE!

Andrea Emmes, the fabulous narrator for Clockwise is hosting a contest - enter for a chance to win the audio book! She's giving away FIVE copies!

CLICK HERE TO ENTER

It's here! The AUDIO of CLOCKWISE is here!

Narrated by the fabulously talented Andrea Emmes, Casey comes to life in this audio version of Clockwise.

Check it out on Audible and have a listen to the sample!

Great for family friendly commutes  :)

CLOCKWISE is now a Library Journal selection!

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Four books in The Clockwise Collection are on sale for just 0.99! Limited Time!

This week only, 4 books in The Clockwise Collection are on sale for just 0.99!

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In other exciting news, CLOCKWISE is coming to audio!

Stay tuned!

CLOCKWISE is coming to Audio!

CLOCKWISE is coming to Audio! Here's a sneak "peek!"

ClockwiseR is on sale for .99!

For a strictly limited time you can get the first two books in the Clockwise Collection for under a dollar!

Already have the books? That's fantastic! You can pass the good news along to your friends and family members. :)

CLOCKWISE

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Curl up with a good book this winter - Enjoy!

Happy New Year and multi author book deals!

Happy New Year!

I hope you had a relaxing and joy-filled Christmas/Holiday time. Only a few days left until back to school and I hope you have time to catch up on all that reading! :)

Are you looking for great Young Adult book deals to load up your new reading device?

Try Defy by Sara B. Larson
only 1.99

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The Trouble with Flying
by Rachel Morgan
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Saving Wishes
by G.J. Walker-Smith
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And last but not least, don't forget
LOVE, TINK
by Elle Strauss
first episode FREE



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Each episode only .99
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Happy Reading!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

From my house to yours

Best wishes from Missy, Casey & Nate, and moi. <3

We hope you find a lot of great books under your tree!

Get DEFY by Sara B. Larson for 1.99 today only!

My friend Sara wrote a great book and you can get it today on the cheap!

A lush and gorgeously written debut, packed with action, intrigue, 

and heart-racing romance.

Alexa Hollen is a fighter. Forced to disguise herself as a boy and serve in the king's army, Alex uses her quick wit and fierce sword-fighting skills to earn a spot on the elite prince's guard. But when a powerful sorcerer sneaks into the palace in the dead of night, even Alex, who is virtually unbeatable, can't prevent him from abducting her, her fellow guard and friend Rylan, and Prince Damian, taking them through the treacherous wilds of the jungle and deep into enemy territory.

The longer Alex is held captive with both Rylan and the prince, the more she realizes that she is not the only one who has been keeping dangerous secrets. And suddenly, after her own secret is revealed, Alex finds herself confronted with two men vying for her heart: the safe and steady Rylan, who has always cared for her, and the dark, intriguing Damian. With hidden foes lurking around every corner, is Alex strong enough to save herself and the kingdom she's sworn to protect?

KINDLE DAILY DEAL

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How did you manage to get permission from the copyright holder to use Tinkerbell and the rest of Barrie's characters? I'm genuinely curious!

Someone emailed me this question today. It's a legitimate question and in light of my LOVE, TINK novella giveaway, I thought I'd post the answer to everyone who's wondering the same thing. 

J.M. Barrie generously gave all the rights to Peter Pan to Great Ormond Street Hospital in 1929, and this was later confirmed when he died in 1937.

Since then the hospital has received royalties every time a production of the play is put on, as well as from the sale of Peter Pan books and other products.

You can get all the information you need on rights from GOSH.org

This is from their FAQ page: http://www.gosh.org/about-us/peter-pan/faqs

Does Great Ormond Street Hospital have the copyright in Peter Pan in perpetuity?

No, the hospital has a right to royalty in perpetuity in the UK, but this is not a true copyright. This right was granted to the hospital by the Copyright Designs & Patents Act (1988) (CDPA) and applies to stage productions, broadcasting and publication of the whole or any substantial part of the work or an adaptation of it in the UK. This right does not apply to derivative works such as sequels, prequels, spin-offs or to extracts.

The play Peter Pan is in copyright in the US until 2023, and in Spain until 2017. This applies to stage adaptations of the story.

The copyright has expired everywhere else so, apart from the play in the US and Spain, it is considered in the public domain.

Can anyone now write a sequel,  prequel or other spin-off using the characters from the original story of Peter Pan?

Yes, because in the UK the terms of the CDPA (see above) do not apply to derivative works.

So, there you go! You can download and read LOVE, TINK with a clear conscience. :)

Free until Nov 2

Love, Tink

New York, New York

Love Stinks

Peter Panelli

Dazed & Befuddled

Fairy Madness

Halloween freebies and sale!

I don't know about you, but I don't think there's enough mermaids or Tinkerbells around, so I'm grateful that the numbers go up around Halloween.

My daughter as Tinkerbell, Halloween '14

For a short 5 days, you can get all 6 episodes of LOVE, TINK for Free! 

Yes, indeed! 

Click the links to claim your free book!

Love, Tink

New York, New York

Love Stinks

Peter Panelli

Dazed & Befuddled

Fairy Madness

Not only that, but SEAWEED is on sale for 99cents!

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So, get your Fairy and Mermaid on this Halloween with these bargain reads!

Italy by train! Prego!

I was in Italia last week! Started in Florence then on to Rome, (for the Women's Writers Conference) and finally, Bari.

Here's a pictorial recap:

Florence

Rome

Matera

Bari

Cake for breakfast!

I want this car!

Seriously

For more pics and info about Florence and Rome go HERE.

For more on Matera and the Women's Writers Conference go HERE.

At last! Clockwork Crazy is here!

The final book of The Clockwise Collection is out!

For a limited time, you can get both books for under 5 dollars. Get your copies today!

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