Moonridge Memories Paperbacks Are Here!

Sooner than I expected, the four books in the Moonridge Memories saga are now available in paperback at Amazon! The proof copies I received looked great, imho 😀 I'm really happy with how they turned out! Click on the covers below to check them out at Amazon:

The full collection will be available at a later date. I wanna get the rest of my individual novels done first before worrying about bundles. But for now, it's back to writing! ✍

Moonridge Memories Collection Is Out Now!

I know it's been ages since my last update. A lot of work being done behind the scenes, without a lot to share. I am happy to announce that the Moonridge Memories Collection is out now, and contains all four novels from the series!

Now, you may be wondering about the images used. Well, I actually decided to give the whole series a little facelift, so all four books have new covers:

I really like how they turned out. I think they set the tone and mood for the series better than my old covers.

I have a lot planned for the end of summer and autumn months, and I've been very busy preparing for that. Blogging always seems to fall along the wayside when I'm working, so forgive the lack of updates and posts.

Summer Sale! Get My Books 50% off at Smashwords!

Until the end of July, you can pick up my books at Smashwords for 50% off, until the end of July! Get the whole Moonridge Memories series for just $5.00!

Coupon code: SSW50

Links:

Dog Days of Summer - FREE
Leaves in Autumn - $1.50
Lonely Nights of Winter - $1.50
Time Enough In Spring - $2.00

Enjoy, and don't forget to use the coupon code!

Almost three months later...

And I finally decide to blog again! I hope everyone had a good holiday season and are having a happy new year so far. So, what's up with me? Well, after releasing Leaves in Autumn I took a little hiatus from writing to brainstorm and sort out my notes for the third book in the Moonridge Memories series, while also enjoying the holidays. I have a little confession to make. When I first started writing my Moonridge Memories series, I had planned on it being a trilogy, but then I came up with having each book fit into a different season, because of how much time the series spans (20 years or so, not including childhood flashbacks). I figured it would be easier to keep track of what happened when if there's a set backdrop (ie, a season). So my trilogy became a...quadrilogy? Quartet? Hmm. I prefer the term "saga" ;)

But anyway!

Trust me, there is plenty of story left to tell to easily fill two books, but I had to change my entire road map on how to get there. So, I'm currently working on the third book (presently, Untitled), and I'm hoping to have it out within a month or two.

I've also been working on further distribution for my books. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that my first two books will be in all major online retailers by Spring. I'm also in the process of making Dog Days of Summer free indefinitely, so you can basically sample the series before committing to it.

My books are currently available on Smashwords and Kobo, and "Dog Days" is free there. Of course my books are also on Amazon (still working on making "Dog Days" free there...I'll update when it does!)

I also have plans to fix up this blog and make it (hopefully) a bit more user friendly. I've never been thrilled with my tabbed links across the top. But for now, many things are being pushed to the back burner, so I can get back to writing!

Leaves In Autumn -- Now Available!

Book 2 of the Moonridge Memories series, Leaves In Autumn, is now available on Kindle! Click the image below for more information:




Description:
In book two of the Moonridge Memories series, it's seven years later and Theresa and her friends begin a new chapter in their lives: marriage and parenthood. Theresa's marriage to David is tested as he struggles to find a job and turns to an unexpected source for comfort. Life becomes all the more complicated when Theresa's mother reaches out to her and the Jordan brothers come back into the picture.

Dog Days of Summer -- Freebie!

Today through Friday (Nov 16), Dog Days of Summer is free to download at Amazon! Get your copy today.

The free promo is in celebration of the sequel, Leaves In Autumn, which will be out this weekend! Be sure to check back for more details!

Update on "Leaves In Autumn"

This has been a crazy month for me. I know I haven't blogged since September, but I've been very busy. I did want to post a quick update on Book 2 of the Moonridge Memories series, "Leaves In Autumn". Originally, I had it planned to be released on October 30th, and sadly the book just won't be ready by then, and I don't want to put out a substandard book just to meet an unrealistic deadline I set for myself. So its release will be pushed back to November.

The thing about self-publishing is that everything's a bit of trial and error. I know now not to set release dates too far in advance, especially when the rough draft isn't even finished. Live and learn. I'm sorry for any disappointment this may have caused. The book will be out very soon, just not as soon as I was hoping for.

Since this is my last post this week, I would like to wish everyone a very Happy Halloween! It's my favorite holiday, and I hope you're looking forward to it as much as I am :)

For kicks and giggles, here is another old poem from my youth. In high school, I had an assignment to write a poem which includes an example of a simile, metaphor, and personification. Of course I wrote about Halloween. Enjoy!


Halloween Night
a poem by L.M. Pfalz

The ghosts come out,
in the graveyard,
dancing about.
The gates stand guard.

The reaper comes,
like sudden death.
The cold air numbs,
catching your breath.

The darkness hits.
Pumpkin is light.
Be careful, it's
Halloween Night.