Life Crises and General WTF-ery

I’ve avoided writing this post for a long time. Months, actually. But that’s what I do – when things get tough my inner introvert comes to the rescue.

Thing is, though, you guys are my people. You ‘get’ my books, which means you ‘get’ me – and you deserve to know what’s going on in my world.

In a word: carnage.

Crisis2017’s going to go down as one of ‘those’ years for me; the sort where you think “just fast forward me already”. I’ve had a LOT of personal stuff going on – and no, I won’t go into details, but suffice to say that’s why you haven’t heard from me. I’ve been up to my eyeballs in it. Still am.

On the upside, it’s perfect writing fodder and you can bet it’ll be good for my books in the long run. Short term, though – it’s disastrous!

As I mentioned a few months ago, I’ve gone back to full time teaching – which I love, but it’s seeing me burn much midnight oil as I get myself back up to speed.  And that’s midnight oil that used to be dedicated to writing.

This, combined with other personal stuff, means my focus is necessarily elsewhere. I’ve given myself permission to pause this year and get used to my new normal. Life interferes with our plans, right?

But I miss writing. More than I can describe, actually. And I feel like I’m letting you, my readers, down –  especially since the sequel (yes!) to A Heat Of The Moment Thing is still unfinished and languishing in my laptop . . . on scrawled notes to myself . . . in my head . . .

Anyways, that’s me. 2017 has changed me – but I’m still here, I’m still passionate about life and above all I’m very thankful for all the positives.

YOU are one of my positives.

 

Maggie xx

PS  Thanks so much to those of you who take the time to send emails and Facebook messages. You’ve no idea how uplifting it is for an author to know their books are touching readers’ lives.

PPS  I’ll let you know when the sequel to AHOTMT is eventually done – and its release price will be super-cheap as a thank you for being there :)

Valentine’s Down Under!

Valentine's page bannerHappy Valentine’s and Galentine’s Days!

Sun . . . Sand . . . Surf . . . February Down Under is scorching hot . . .

I’m typing this in 30 degree heat (that’s about 86, for all you Fahrenheiters). But kick off the blankie, turn on the air con, because we Down Under authors are sending a bit of scorching hot your way!

We’re crazy for love, and we know you are too, so . . .

How does 25+ romances – FREE! FREE! FREE! – sound? And all of them set in Australia and New Zealand!

That’s right – FREE Happy-Ever-Afters, all based in our beautiful Pacifica world. So take advantage of our heatstroke and grab yourself hours of enjoyment with this Down Under Valentines treat. For a limited time you can download some of your new favorite New Zealand and Australian authors’ FREE books, right here:

http://traceyalvarez.com/valentines-promo/

 

Down Under Authors’ FREE & 99c e-Books!

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To those of you who celebrate Christmas, I hope you’re having a wonderful festive season. It’s always a hectic time of year for me, with end-of-school-year activities here in New Zealand spiraling straight into Christmas and New Year and summer holidays.

Speaking of summer holidays . . . relaxation – mmmmm . . . reading – mmmmm . . . Which reminds me: my kindle needs a top-up. How’s your e-reader looking? Getting a bit low? Still overflowing but can’t pass up a bargain? Then read on!

50+ Down Under (aka New Zealand and Australian) authors have pulled together an awesome selection of 75+ FREE & 99c ebooks in a range of romance-y genres, all of them available at these great discounts until 30th December.

Serious Bargains to be had here, folks, from some seriously great authors whom I’m proud to work alongside.

So if, like me, you can’t think of a better way to bring in the New Year than curled up with your latest book boyfriend, click on the picture above and go pick him while he’s yours for the taking 😉

Enjoy! And from all of us Down Under – here’s to a healthy, happy 2017 xx

Swimming Anyone? #BookGiveaway

Getting all SIC (Sporting Inferiority Complex) as you watch those awesome Olympians compete at Rio? Yeah, me too. I am the personification of Non-Olympian. Which is why . . .

Booklympics. . . I’m over at Rachel’s Random Reads today, taking part in her fantabulous Booklympics!

(Yeah. Books. That’s more like it.)

Each day a different author is chatting about something sport-y or Olympics-y from one of their books. Today’s my day!

drowningSo if you want to have a laugh at my expense and find out just how (cough) brilliant I am at swimming, then come on over!

Oh, and did I mention there are BOOK GIVEAWAYS??? (And not just one?) 😉

Click here to go to Rachel’s Random Reads – Booklympics!

It’s Comedy Book Week!

Comedy Book WeekHey-hey, it’s Comedy Book Week! That’s right, from 16-23 July it’s all about books loaded with fun and laughter. There are 60 authors taking part, and plenty of books are discounted or even free for the week.

So pop over to www.comedybookweek.com and have a look. From chick lit <waves hand madly> to satire to fantasy and even non-fiction, you’re sure to find something there that’ll tickle your fancy.A Heat Of The Moment Thing

If you’re wondering about my own books, I’ve got Read More…