#RRBC BACK-TO-SCHOOL BOOK & BLOG BLOCK PARTY

Welcome to the #RRBC BACK-TO-SCHOOL BOOK and BLOG BLOCK PARTY! 

Here’s What I’m Giving Away Today to four Lucky Winners:

$25 Amazon Gift Card

Three signed copies of Stealing Time

Get your FREE e book copy here until Aug. 14! 

All comments are eligible.

Hi! I'm KJ Waters and welcome to Rave Reviews Book Club’s Back-To-School Book and Blog Block Party. For all the stops and oodles of chances to win a myriad of prizes, check out all the posts. The list can be found here. I've already won a $10 Amazon card from another blogger.

This stop is my blog Blondie in the Water and my pool here in Dirtville, USA. Take a dip and relax awhile in the hot tub while you learn a bit about me. 

I recently joined The Rave Reviews Book Club and am now a huge fan. Within a month or so my book, Stealing Time, was selected for the push it Tuesday and my book shot to the highest it ever was on Amazon. If you're not a member I highly recommend joining. It's a great community of authors and I've made some fantastic professional connections.

A little about me:

Author: I am KJ Waters, the author of the best-selling short story Blow (was #8) and full length time travel novel, Stealing Time, that is currently #2 in time travel that happens to be free this weekend so grab your copy here and help me get to #1!

You can find it here

     

FREE Until August 14, 2016
Get your free copy here!





Podcast:
I also am the co-host of the popular podcast Blondie and the Brit where we interview authors about writing, publishing, and a lot more. I work with Suzanne Kelman, an international best selling author and Nichols Fellowship semifinalist (read Oscar for screenplay) One of our mottos is if it isn't fun we aren't doing it. It is a great weekly podcast that provides tons of tips for authors and a fun and relaxed format. You can find out more here on our website www.blondieandbrit.com. You can subscribe on podbean and iTunes. 

In addition to my other Blondie fun projects (writing and podcasting) I run a book cover design business called Blondie's custom Book Covers. You can find out more here: www.blondiebooks.com. 



How is the tub? I hope it's not too hot. Oh where are my manners, I forgot to offer you a drink.

I didn't mention the hot tub you're in is a time machine. It is set for August 13, 2004 when my novel Stealing Time starts. I hate to tell you but Hurricane Charley is about to hit and take you for a ride through the eye of the hurricane to 1752 London. Hang on it's going to be a wild ride!

Here is a quick blurb of Stealing Time. You can download your FREE copy here: 

Stealing Time is a "Breathtakingly original" time travel adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. As Hurricane Charley churns a path of destruction towards Orlando, Florida, Ronnie Andrews and her best friend, Stephanie McKay, scramble to prepare for the storm. Ronnie seeks shelter at her boyfriend’s weather lab while Steph heads back to her house.

During the peak of the storm Ronnie is hurtled back in time to eighteenth-century London where she is caught in a web of superstition, deception, and lies in a life and death struggle to return to her own time.

Steph is thrust into the middle of the hurricane, but it quickly turns into a living nightmare as she is faced with losing everything. Stealing Time: Book 1 in the Stealing Time Trilogy. 


A quick blurb of BLOW -- A Short Story only 99 cents! Click here!

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.

Where to find me online:

Website: www.kjwaters.com www.blondieandbrit.com/ www.blondiebooks.com/
Twitter: @kamajowa  @blondiebookcov @Blondie and the Brit
Facebook: KJWaters, Author page, Blondie and the Brit, Blondie’s Custom Book Covers
LinkedIn: KJ Waters
Blog: www.kjwatersauthor.blogspot.com

Instagram: @kamajowa

Pinterest: kamajowa

Luke Romyn -- Episode 47 -- Paperback Bouncer

Luke Romyn -- Episode 47 -- Paperback Bouncer

Suzanne and I had a great time chatting with Australian author Luke Romyn on our Blondie and the Brit Podcast. He is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author with a great sense of humor and impressive marketing and writing information for authors in every stage of the game.

Check out our show notes on www.blondieandbrit.com.

Terry Person part 2

Terry Persun -- Episode 46 -- Doublesight into Kindle Worlds

This week on Blondie and the Brit we bring you Terry Persun and the second half of his podcast we aired in January. Terry is an award-winning Amazon bestselling author who writes multiple genres and teaches, among other things, an entire day course on Amazon at his writing conferences.

In this interview he shares with us his tips on becoming an Amazon best seller and how to best organize your book launch for success. He also introduces us to Kindle Worlds with his fantasy novel Doublesight. You definitely do not want to miss this episode. 

Here is the first half of the interview. This is really one of the most informative interviews we've had. Terry presents his information is such a humble and interesting way it's a joy to listen. There is something for everyone in this week's podcast with seasoned author Terry Persun from tips on writing romantic scenes to learning to turn off your inner critic to boost the writing process. He encourages writers to engage in other endeavors like poetry, acting, or jewelry making to inspire your craft. Terry shares so many insights that we couldn't resist keeping him on the phone for longer for part two of the interview to air later in the year. You won't want to miss this one.

Joey Pinkney Part 2 -- Episode 44 -- The Art and Craft of Writing

Joey Pinkney Part 2 -- Episode 44 -- The Art and Craft of Writing

Joey Pinkney Part 2 -- Episode 44 -- The Art and Craft of Writing

Join us this week on Blondie and the Brit as we present the second part of Joey Pinkney's interview.

We really had a blast chatting with Joey about his award-winning author interview service, 5 minutes, 5 

questions and his story plotting method, character development, and allowing creativity to grow

Please also check out Part 1 of this interview where he talks about the process of developing short stories and the extras he adds into the ebooks including the author's note. Joey also runs an author tweet service called Joey Tweets and he provides  some great insights on how to get the most out of twitter. 

Joey Pinkney -- Episode 36 -- Breathing Life into a Story

Jody Smyers and KJ Waters -- Episode 18 -- Blondie and the Book Cover

My book cover business partner, Jody Smyers, and I spent a little time chatting with Suzanne Kelman on our very first podcast recording. It wasn't our first podcast aired but it was the first one we recorded when we were just setting up the podcast last summer. We've improved a lot, but it is still an interesting look at how Jody and I work together in my book cover business, Blondie's Custom Book Covers.

Jody Smyers and KJ Waters -- Episode 18 -- Blondie and the Book Cover:

Jody Smyers and KJ Waters — Episode 18 — Blondie and the Book Cover

January 16, 2016

Ever wonder what it takes to create the perfect book cover? In this week's podcast Suzanne Kelman (the Brit) interviews photographer Jody Smyers and our very own KJ Waters (Blondie) about their company Blondie's Customs Book Covers. In this special podcast we explore all the elements that make up the perfect cover and how important first impressions are. If you are an Indie published author or considering going Indie with your book, you don't want to miss this episode

Connect with me:

Website: http://www.kjwaters.com http://www.blondieandbrit.com/ http://www.blondiebooks.com/ 
Twitter: kamajowa 
Facebook: Facebook profile 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=217401576&trk
Blog: http://kjwatersauthor.blogspot.com

Instagram: @kamajowa

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kamajowa/

iTunes:

Other Twitter: @BlondieandBrit @Blondiebookcov

BLOW -- A SHORT STORY

Linker link: myBook.to/BlowbyKjWaters

Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/Blow----Short-Story-Waters-ebook/dp/B01DYDFO6Y/

Barnes and Noble:BN

iTunes: iTunes

BLURB:

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.

  

STEALING TIME

Book Linker: myBook.to/StealingTimebyKJWaters

Barnes and Noble: BN

iTunes: iTunes

Blurb:

Stealing Time is a "Breathtakingly original" time travel adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. As Hurricane Charley churns a path of destruction towards Orlando, Florida, Ronnie Andrews and her best friend, Stephanie McKay, scramble to prepare for the storm. Ronnie seeks shelter at her boyfriend’s weather lab while Steph heads back to her house.

During the peak of the storm Ronnie is hurtled back in time to eighteenth-century London where she is caught in a web of superstition, deception, and lies in a life and death struggle to return to her own time.

Steph is thrust into the middle of the hurricane, but it quickly turns into a living nightmare as she is faced with losing everything. Stealing Time: Book 1 in the Stealing Time Trilogy. 

Happy Father's Day From Blondie and the Brit

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY from Blondie and the Brit    Great Books For Father's Day   Stealing Time   By KJ Waters As Hurricane Charley churns a path of destruction towards Orlando, Ronnie Andrews and her best friend, Stephanie McKay, scramble to prepare for the storm. Ronnie seeks shelter at her boyfriend’s weather lab while Steph heads back to her house. During the peak of the storm Ronnie is hurtled back in time to eighteenth-century London where she is caught in a web of superstition, deception, and lies in a life and death struggle to return to her own time. Steph is thrust into the middle of the hurricane but it quickly turns into a living nightmare as she is faced with losing everything. Stealing Time: Book 1 in the Stealing Time Trilogy. Purchase your copy at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, iTunes, and more.                 Killer City By Seumas Gallacher The discovery of a woman’s mutilated torso in a rubbish bin in the north of England sparks a twisting series of events for Jack Calder, a former SAS officer, and his colleagues at their specialist security firm, International Security Partners (ISP). Jack’s offer to help an old buddy’s son escape a framed murder charge, leads ISP from Manchester and London, across Europe into Lithuania and the mountains of Tajikistan hunting down the peddlers of illicit synthetic drugs, murder, and prostitution rings. Corruption at the highest levels in European police forces and political hierarchies call for the ISP’s black ops skills to combat the growing global menace of drugs on city streets.A sentence or two describing this item. Amazon                                                             Wrong Place Wrong Time By David P. Perlmutter The following story is based on true events about my trip to Marbella, Spain, where having lost everything, which was all self inflicted, including my job, apartment and self respect, I leave memories of a London police cell behind me and head for Spain with its promise of adventure and fun. Little do I know that I'm about to be thrust into the most terrifying time of my life. WRONG PLACE WRONG TIME is a gripping true-life story of an unimaginable nightmare and how my ticket to a new life turns out to be a one way ticket to hell. Amazon Nasty in Nice  By Claude Bouchard Four months of peace and tranquility have gone by since the last attempt on their lives, leaving Maya and Matt increasingly confident their enemies are truly part of the past, their biggest worry, deciding their next destination as they travel Europe with three year old Hannah. Vacationing in Paris with her long-distance partner, Dominique, Canadian operative, Leslie Robb is thrilled to receive a call from friend and colleague, Chris Barry, inviting the two women to join him and his wife at a lavish rented villa in Nice. On the Deep Web, a covert meeting takes place, twelve of the world's most efficient assassins, brought together to eliminate Maya and Matt, once and for all. As the dozen killers begin their quest to locate their targets, a chance encounter takes place in Nice, turning the quasi-guaranteed biggest payday of their careers into their biggest nightmare. Amazon    Necromancer By Graeme Ing A primeval fiend is loose in the ancient metropolis of Malkandrah, intent on burning it to a wasteland. The city's leaders stand idly by and the sorcerers that once protected the people are long gone. Maldren, a young necromancer, is the only person brave enough to stand against the creature. Instead of help from the Masters of his Guild, he is given a new apprentice. Why now, and why a girl? As they unravel the clues to defeating the fiend, they discover a secret society holding the future of the city in its grip. After betrayals and attempts on his life, Maldren has reason to suspect everyone he thought a friend, even the girl. His last hope lies in an alliance with a depraved and murderous ghost, but how can he trust it? Its sinister past is intertwined in the lives of everyone he holds dear. Can only evil defeat evil? Amazon  Podcast Schedule  June 2nd - Rachel Thompson June 9th - Ian McKenzie June 16th - Kerry Schafer June  23rd - Ellie Alexandra June 30th - Kim Hunt Harris LISTEN NOW → http://www.blondieandbrit.com GUESTS IN JUNE Lots of Great Writing and  Publishing Tips this Month    Rachel Thompson Rachel Thompson is the author of Broken Places (one of IndieReader’s “Best of 2015” top books and 2015 Honorable Mention Winner in both the Los Angeles and San Francisco Book Festivals), and the multi award-winning, bestselling Broken Pieces, as well as two additional humor books, A Walk In The Snark and Mancode: Exposed.   MORE INFO → http://www.blondieandbrit.com Ian Mackenzie Ian Mackenzie was born in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa and grew up in Johannesburg. He was educated at Queen’s College in Queenstown and Parktown Boys High in Johannesburg. He studied business administration and accounting and enjoyed success in his early career in the financial industry.   MORE INFO → http://www.blondieandbrit.com Kerry Schafer Kerry Schafer writes fantasy with its teeth sunk into reality, mystery that delves into the paranormal, and, as Kerry Anne King, women’s fiction that embraces the dark and twisty realms of humanity. Fueled by massive amounts of coffee, she spins her tales in the early morning hours before beginning her day job as a clinic RN. MORE INFO → http://www.blondieandbrit.com Ellie Alexander Ellie Alexander is a Pacific Northwest native who spends ample time testing pastry recipes in her home kitchen or at one of the many famed coffeehouses nearby. When she’s not coated in flour, you’ll find her outside exploring hiking trails and trying to burn off calories consumed in the name of research.   MORE INFO → http://www.blondieandbrit.com Kim Hunt Harris Kim Hunt Harris is the author of the The Trailer Park Princess comic mystery series, featuring bungling amateur detectives Salem Grimes and her octogenarian partner-in-crime-solving, Viv. Kim uses her past work experience as a dog groomer to color her books with warm and funny animal stories, and uses the books as a vehicle to ponder deeper spiritual and faith issues as well.    MORE INFO → http://www.blondieandbrit.com Copyright © 2016 Blondie and The Brit All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? 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Kerry Schafer -- Episode 39 The Queen Misfit Books

Kerry Schafer -- Episode 39 -- The Queen of Misfit Books

Kerry Schafer -- Episode 39 -- The Queen of Misfit Books

This week on Blondie and the Brit we bring you hybrid author Kerry Schafer. Kerry calls herself the Queen of Misfit Books and writes women's fiction, paranormal, fantasy, and mystery genres. She shares with us her experience using Kickstarter to self-publish one of her books and how another book was acquired by Lake Union Publishing. A highly entertaining interview covering a lot of aspects of the writing and publishing process.

Suzanne and I had such a great time chatting with Kerry about her writing. She is published with two different publishers and also has indie books. Kerry had to record this interview from her truck outside of a coffee shop so it was a work of art just to get her on the podcast. 

For more please visit our website at www.blondieandbrit.com.

Ian Mackenzie -- Episode 39 -- Write from the Heart

Ian Mackenzie -- Episode 39 -- Write from the Heart



Really enjoyed this interview with Ian MacKenzie. Click above to listen to the Blondie and the Brit podcast. Ian is a very talented author with a story full of rich South African history. He also is very candid about the difficult situation he encountered when a predatory publisher worked their sales

Ian Mackenzie on Amazon

You can connect with Ian here:

http://www.amazon.com/Ian-Mackenzie/e/B00ICC6J4O