Killing Time - Cover Reveal!

 I am so excited to share with you the cover for Killing Time! Now available on preorder. 

Killing Time Publishes on September 27, 2021

Time Travel Through the Eye of a Hurricane

The Strongest Hurricane in Decades Takes Aim at Florida. 

Will Ronnie Escape its Wrath or be Lost in Time Forever?

Ronnie Andrews is lucky to be alive after a time travel glitch nearly took her life during Hurricane Frances. When Hurricane Ivan, one of the strongest storms in decades, sets its sights on Florida, Ronnie jumps at the chance to join Mike, her mysterious new boss, on a business trip to Puerto Rico,

Sparks fly, but when a newspaper article surfaces with horrific pictures of a woman who may have died at Mike's hands, Ronnie regrets the decision. Before she can confront Mike about what she knows, Hurricane Jeanne forms off the coast, trapping them on the island. Her doctors warned that another time-travel-induced illness may kill her. Mike may be her only salvation.

The storm strikes and Ronnie time travels to Texas in 1872 where she is kidnapped by Comanches. A rescue party saves her life led by Jesse and Frank James, hiding under assumed names.

Will Ronnie find a way to make the time-traveling episodes stop before the dangers of the past, and the damage from the journey destroy her?

Early readers are already loving the book. Here is what they are saying! 

"The first 10 chapters were so exciting! I've enjoyed this series so much and couldn't believe I was allowed to read this large excerpt. You did a great job with filling out the characters' personalities. [Boo, hiss, Jeffrey!] The storyline is so original yet the way you've written it makes the events sound completely believable. I am so looking forward to reading the rest of the book! Thank you so much for a great read." Kathy H. ARC Reader

"Absolutely, I LOVED the first two books. Can't believe a boyfriend would do this to his girlfriend so can't wait to see how that all plays out. Jeffrey should get sent back in time, see how he likes it. Ha!

Can't wait!" Kathryn R. ARC Reader.

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Goodbye March Madness -- Welcome April Fool's!

Goodbye March Madness -- Hello April Fool's

Welcome to my blog. I hope in this unusual time you are able to find some good in your current situation. I've made a humorous video sharing the top ten reasons I'm not getting anything done. You can see that below.

As a quick introduction, I'm KJ Waters and an author of breathtakingly original time travel fiction, and an author consultant helping writers one book at a time.

Currently, I'm writing the third book in my time travel series, Killing Time and just started a new women's fiction series. This is an excerpt from my latest newsletter that I wanted to share with you as a teaser of what I like to share over there. If you'd like to sign up to enter my monthly contests to win gift cards and books please sign up here.

Save the World -- Wash Your Hands! 

Let's make a pact. I promise to not freak out if you do too. Pinky swear you will take care of yourself by walking outside and focus on the beauty of spring, playing solitaire on your iPad (I just started this and it's actually fun!), or call your bestie and tell him/her how much s/he means to you.

You can take small moments in your day and let yourself get lost in a good book, a favorite show on TV, playing Scrabble, kicking zombie's asses, anything that keeps your mind off the scary things going on out there. Find something that just a week ago you didn't have time for, something you've been wanting to tackle for months.

I promise to be calm (ish) and enjoy the little joyful things. My family needs me at my best and a stressed me doesn't do that. Promise me that you will keep your cool.

Take charge of your health and happiness by focusing on one small thing that brings you joy. Even for just a few minutes. It will offer you a respite. Find ways to be grateful for what you have, to focus on the good things that you can control.

I hope you and your family stay safe during this unprecedented time. I will be sending you happy thoughts, healthy prayers, and lots of unconditional love. We are all in this together!

~KJ

Top Ten Reasons I'm Not Getting Anything Done

Here is the latest video I made to make the best of the current situation. Top Ten Reasons I'm Not Getting Anything Done. 

Yeah, I'm a goof but I'm also well suited for these times. I'm a writer and already spent a ridiculous amount of time at home hiding in my office. But now, so is my entire family of six, and that is killing my productivity. 

Great little blessings are in there as well, like seeing my college son every day when he should be away at college and having special moments where we all play games together. Even my teen-aged daughter is forced ... ah ... gets to spend time with us now. 

Also, I wanted to extend my March Newsletter contest to give you a sample of what I do each month over there. Here is the scoop.

Enter to Win a $10 Amazon Card God Winks March Contest Sometimes turmoil brings unexpected blessings in your life. This month's contest is all about those little God winks as my late sister-in-law called them.  Share your unexpected God wink by responding to this link to enter to win a $10 Amazon card. If you already entered on my newsletter you can enter for a second try at a $10 Amazon card here. I will choose winners on April 7, 2020.  My surprise blessing happened three weeks ago when my son's college shut down for the rest of the semester. He was already home on spring break from his school in New York 27 hours away. You can imagine my unending joy finding out we could keep him for the next 2 months and possibly longer depending on what happens this summer. Especially having him home where I can care for him during this crazy time.  That is exactly the type of unexpected blessing I want to celebrate. I know our lives are shuffled up right now, but tell me what cards you were dealt with some unexpected God wink.  My Books are all available for free on Kindle Unlimited. #KU If you need a break, my books will sweep you away in a hurricane. No germs. Not a single one. Oh wait, I do have the bubonic plague in Shattering Time, but in a good way (Is there really a good way to get the plague?) If you need an escape to take you out of this current realm check out my books. You can get all three for less than $8.00! Stealing Time - Book 1 only $2.99 Join Ronnie as she faces Hurricane Charlie after moving to Florida only three days earlier. She hunkers down in her boyfriend's lab to weather the storm and finds something more terrifying than the winds and rain.  Ronnie is swept back in time to eighteenth-century London, with chamber pots, evil brothers, and a savior in her Austrian 'cousin.' Will she find a way to return to Florida before it is too late?  Click here for the Series Shattering Time - Book 2 only $3.99 The adventure continues when Hurricane Francis, the size of Texas, is barreling towards Ronnie and her friends. She tries to leave town but fate interferes.  What happens next is a whirlwind of escalating tension taking Ronnie to the Fire of London in 1666, shark-infested waters, and a journey to one of America's first mysteries -- The Lost Colony of Roanoke Island. Can she survive the ultimate sacrifice and return home in one piece?  Blow- A Short Story only .99 Caught between a hurricane and a deadly secret, Rick Harris struggles against a ticking clock when the wrong people show up at his door looking for shelter. As the storm closes in wreaking havoc on Pensacola, Florida, he has to make a choice between saving their lives and exposing a secret that could cost him everything.  Only 99 cents on Amazon

Shattering (Island) Time -- Stop 5 The Bahamas

Shattering (Island) Time Book Tour -- Stop 5 The Bahamas

Welcome to the Bahamas! 

Photo courtesy of my author pal John Malik who is visiting The Bahamas now.  Visit him at http://chefjohnmalik.com/

Today I continue the Shattering (Island) Time book tour that is following the path of Hurricane Frances. The Bahamas was hit hard by this massive storm, that plays a key role in my upcoming release, Shattering Time. Frances was the first hurricane to hit the entire archipelago since 1924 and caused the near destruction of their agricultural economy.  

We will begin our adventure on Pig Beach where we will swim with the pigs on this glorious day.

These friendly critters are thought to have survived from a shipwreck, possibly from pirates or even perhaps Columbus himself. On his second trip he brought animals on the journey. If I come back as an animal in my next life I'm putting dibs on these critters.   

             

Once we've had our fill of piggy delight we'll take the boat over to one of the other cool and exciting destinations. I'll let you vote on what's next but first let me share with you two exciting #giveaways that I have going on that involve my book. 

Giveaways
1. #Mugshot Giveaway -- for the simple act of sharing a picture of yourself and a favorite mug you shall be entered into this contest to win one of my books (your choice) and a $5 give card of the coffee place of your choice. You can see a few of the entries below.

#MUGSHOT Gallery -- Add yours on my Facebook page!

You can enter here on facebook. Please follow me while you're over there.

Winner gets your choice of any of my eBooks and a cuppa Joe, as long as I can order it on Amazon.

                   

2. Mega-Giveaway 

You can win over $1000 in eBooks, including Stealing Time. Click  below to enter.

Win up to 180+ eBooks!

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The Bahamas Adventure

Okay, back to the exciting adventure we have awaiting us. Today we have the choice of heading to the following destinations:

1. Dean's Blue Hole -- on Long Island, and not the kind full of New Yorkers. It is the deepest blue hole in the world at 202 meters. 

2. Lucayan National Park, that is named after the the Indians that originally lived on the islands fro 900 - 1500 AD. First we'll enjoy a tour of the smallish cave and learn about the wildlife within. Then a walk through the mangroves to the kayak area and enjoy a few hours of kayak adventuring until we relax on Gold Rock Beach for a swim and lounge in the sun. 

3. In Florida at Discovery Cove I had the amazing adventure with my daughter to swim with dolphins. I'd love to do it again with you in Blue Lagoon Dolphin Encounter. 

4. What about an

Courtesy of John Malik

adventure by plane to the bigger island of Nassau where I have reserved a horse drawn carriage called a surrey to get a tour of the history of Nassau and the ancient sites and forts. 

5. For the financially adventurous we should offer the opportunity to visit the casinos on Paradise Island for some shows and gambling. The Atlantis Resort awaits!

Vote on our Bahama Adventure Itinerary

Bahamas Itinerary

Dean's Blue Hole Lucayan National Park Dolphin Encounter

Nassau Surrey Historical Tour Paradise Island Casino Other Please Specify:

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Other Shattering (Island) Time Fun!

Don't miss the exciting tidbits on my other posts in the Shattering (Island) Time Book Tour:

1. Stop 1 -- Cover Reveal and Vote -- You can vote on two book cover choices on the first blog in the tour! 

Join the fun at out my other stops!

2. Stop 2 -- British Virgin Islands -- For a sneak peek of another chapter of Shattering Time click here in the second blog in the tour!

3. Stop 3 -- SAN SALVADOR ISLAND – Enjoy the amazing sites on San Salvador Island where we learn about the history and geology

4. Stop 4 -- CAT ISLAND-- Get a sneak peek into Shattering Time’ first time travel event to Cat Island Bahamas in the middle of the hurricane.

5. Stop 5 -- The Bahamas -- Swim with the pigs on this cool island with wild pigs. Join the #mugshot contest for a book and a coffee (Closed).

6. Stop 6 -- Southlea Bay -- Celebrate the launch of another island full of fun friends with Suzanne Kelman's Rejected Writer's Take the Stage.

7. Stop 7 – Turks and Caicos– Enjoy a romp in the waves on horseback and meet a trained conch. Vote on your favorite island outing. 

8. Stop 8 – Florida and the Book a Day Giveaway – I’m giving away a book a day until launch. Enjoy and exclusive excerpt of Ronnie's most dangerous time travel adventure to 1588 American colonies.

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Shattering (ISLAND) Time Blog Tour -- British Virgin ISLANDS

Shattering (Island) Time -- The British Virgins Islands 

Welcome to my book promotion tour where we are on island time and everything is breezy and bright. Join me here at Smuggler’s Cove beach in the British Virgin Islands, one of the quieter spots on the island. 

Imagine it with me -- Light breeze, salty air, seagulls flying overhead. The sun is warm on your shoulders and the sand squishes between your toes.

Why are we here on this lovely beach and what does it has to do with my latest release, Shattering Time?

Please, grab a cold drink and I shall share a little island tale with you. 

Suzanne Kelman, my podcast buddy, is launching her latest book over on her hilarious blog and her main character Doris Newbery has concocted this refreshing treat for you -- A Strawberry Mango Smoothie. Please check out the recipe contest over there by clicking here. Submit your chance to be in her upcoming cook book!

I have some traditional snacks here for you too. Pate (Pronounced PAH-TEH), fried dough filled with meat or if you prefer a Johnnycake, a bit like our fried dough at the carnival.

             

On August 24, 2004, a storm was born. It started like most tropical depressions with a gathering of energy but in time it grew to a category 4 hurricane the size of Texas. This monster storm crawled its way through the Caribbean and struck the east coast of Florida. On it’s path took 50 lives and caused nearly $10 billion in damages.

The storm, Hurricane Francis, is an important driving force in Shattering Time. Francis provides fuel for the time travel device and is the perfect tension building, road blocking, force of nature to screw everything up for Ronnie, Steph, Jeffrey, and Nick (the characters from my first book, Stealing Time.)

Shattering Time is a wild ride full of suspense and edge of your seat tension. It is the second book in the Stealing Time series and my best work yet.

Here is the link to the pre-order on Amazon! Order now for a special price of only $2.99. This will increase when I release it on June 27, so order now!

Click Here

Shattering Time:

The number one best-selling thriller Stealing Time continues it’s “breathtakingly original” journey.

Ronnie Andrews returns from eighteenth-century London shell-shocked from her first terrifying time travel encounter. Her boyfriend, Jeffrey Brennan, casts doubt on her sanity leaving Ronnie wondering if she went back in time or is having a mental breakdown.

Adding to the tension, Hurricane Francis, a storm the size of Texas, is barreling towards Florida and her fears of a repeat time travel experience mount. Ronnie’s best friend Steph, along with her friend Nick and Steph’s younger brother Ian, shield Ronnie from the dangers of Francis but they cannot save her from traveling back in time. Unfortunately, their meddling brings Ronnie to the brink of destruction as they are caught in the throes of the hurricane’s wrath.

Once again, Ronnie is transported to dangerous places and plagued with desperate situations, while experiencing perilous cultures including one of America’s first mysteries -- the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island.

A stunning conclusion brings Ronnie face to face with a dangerous ally who may hold the key to her past while offering salvation for her future. 

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If you’ve missed book one in the series, Stealing Time,which has been described as “breathtakingly original” time travel suspense, please check it out here so you’ll be ready when Shattering Time launches early summer. It has a 4.6 rating out of 5.0 stars on Amazon and it’s only $2.99 for the eBook. You can find it here.


Check out my other books here. They are all available on Amazon and are free with Kindle Unlimited.

                       

The Winners from last week's blog post are here:

Congrats to the following folks who commented: 
(1) $25 Amazon gift card (LIZZIE CHANTREE
(1) Signed copy of “STEALING TIME” KAREN INGALLS
(1) ARC copy of “SHATTERING TIME” HEIDI WONG

Other Shattering (Island) Time Fun!

Don't miss the exciting tidbits on my other posts in the Shattering (Island) Time Book Tour:

1. Stop 1 -- Cover Reveal and Vote -- You can vote on two book cover choices on the first blog in the tour! 

Join the fun at out my other stops!

2. Stop 2 -- British Virgin Islands -- For a sneak peek of another chapter of Shattering Time click here in the second blog in the tour!

3. Stop 3 -- SAN SALVADOR ISLAND – Enjoy the amazing sites on San Salvador Island where we learn about the history and geology

4. Stop 4 -- CAT ISLAND-- Get a sneak peek into Shattering Time’ first time travel event to Cat Island Bahamas in the middle of the hurricane.

5. Stop 5 -- The Bahamas -- Swim with the pigs on this cool island with wild pigs. Join the #mugshot contest for a book and a coffee (Closed).

6. Stop 6 -- Southlea Bay -- Celebrate the launch of another island full of fun friends with Suzanne Kelman's Rejected Writer's Take the Stage.

7. Stop 7 – Turks and Caicos– Enjoy a romp in the waves on horseback and meet a trained conch. Vote on your favorite island outing. 

8. Stop 8 – Florida and the Book a Day Giveaway – I’m giving away a book a day until launch. Enjoy and exclusive excerpt of Ronnie's most dangerous time travel adventure to 1588 American colonies.