End of 2023 Reflection and Gift For Readers

So, another year, another time to celebrate just being able to have the gift to write. It’s been a bit of a tough year for myself. I’ve had to deal with some personal issues, and put aside writing for a time. Before I knew it, a year has gone by while I’ve been dealing with all sorts of things. I literally broke my ankle in April, got Covid-19 in July, and then worked the Renaissance Faire nearby. Poof. Year gone. But also, I lost a very good friend in June, that gave me the chance to say good-bye to her before she passed. Like I said. Lots of personal issues, and sometimes as a writer, life sweeps you up and takes you away from the writing path. But it doesn’t mean I haven’t forgotten about my fans. My readers. You.

I’ve been adding bit by bit to the final story of the Roman Erotic Tales. Scene by scene, it is filling out to complete the series. I also worked with Marilyn Vix to finish a omnibus edition of our Thankful In Vegas series. If you’d like a spicy gambler romance in Vegas, please consider a purchase. It is a great contemporary read for anyone that likes a bit of action and mysterious secrets. I enjoyed working with Marilyn on it, and I don’t know, maybe we’ll do another collaboration soon.

Meanwhile, I’ve set up a free promo on Smashwords for my Holiday short story that is popular at this time of year. If you want to get into the Holiday spirit, it’s a great hook-up erotic story. I had fun writing it back when I had my mojo going. SO, please, enjoy a gift from me for this Holiday season.

I’m looking forward to getting back into more writing next year. It just turns out 2023 was not a year that I could really produce what I wanted to. Life happens. But with my ankle now mended, and hopefully, more of a safer and less flood filled winter, I’ll be able to get back into the swing of writing again in the next few months. Of course, I’ll keep you updated through my blog.

Thank you again for sticking with me. I write for your pleasure, and good things always come to those who wait. 😉 Wait, that sounds like a great title for my next story. Hmmm….

Happy Holidays!

-Lynda Belle

Smashwords Read An Ebook Week Promo 2024

Mar3

Greetings and salutations! It’s me, Lynda. I know, it’s like I’m coming back from the dead, which I’ve actually done. There’s a story of a heart attack, coma and recovery behind that comment, which led to more of a career of writing due to the loss of my career to health reasons. But that is the past. I’m looking towards the future in 2024. Which means, more writing.

So, what have I been up to? Mostly keeping my backyard from flooding, some writing, and learning how to throw some pots at the local art center. I’m settling into a new home and am looking towards a more focused future where I can get back to my writing. Sometimes, you have to get your life sorted out to do that. I’m starting to get to that point.

What projects am I working on? I’m still working on finishing the Roman Tales series. And I’ve got a fantastic sci-fantasy other worlds story I’ve been working on for several years. I want to get back to that and start getting it out. So, my brain is starting to buzz again with activity. I’m hoping that with the end of this super wet winter, I can get some words on to the page and into your hands soon. So, stick with me, I promise, more is coming.

Meanwhile, Smashwords is having their annual “Read An Ebook” week. I love this time of year, where Smashwords, being a pioneer of ebooks, helps Indie authors get the word out about their books. Considering my promotional path of the past got way too expensive, I’m finding that I can put a book on coupon or with a promo with Smashwords, and then put it out to my readers. Some of you may have already picked it up, but if not, here is my Christmas for all seasons story, “I’ll Be Home For Christmas”.

Plus, I’m including my co-author in the Thankful In Vegas series, Marilyn Vix’s freebie, “Love in One Act”. If you haven’t checked out her books, please do. If you love paranormal romances and stories in Vegas, you’ll love her books too.

I wish you the best through this wintery season, and stay tuned for more stories coming your way.

-Lynda

New Year’s Eve Giveaway in Smashwords Store

Dec26

Greetings everyone. Happy Holidays and best wishes for the upcoming new year. As a New Year’s and Holiday Gift, I’ve made available my Christmas/Holiday erotic romance short, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” on Smashwords. I’m only going to have limited titles in the Smashwords store, and this will be the first. Many of my other titles are already available at Barnes and Noble and Amazon. So, I don’t feel the need to list them all there. But I thought a nice gift would be to start with this title as a gift for my readers.

Here is a run down of the story:

Theresa had decided to stay home for Christmas.

Who needed the family stress? She was going to be the tough, singleton on her own.

Then, he called.

Nick was home for the Holidays too. Why not get together for a little Christmas cheer? Turkey and cranberry sauce always tastes better when two are sharing a meal together. Or when it’s shared on each other. Theresa gets the best gift a girl could want. A man that wants her on Christmas Eve, and she can’t get enough. Nick unwraps her slowly, giving her something Santa never could.

I do like the way that Smashwords can make available multiple formats or just epub, which is best for most ereading formats. If you wish it for mobi, the Zon’s format, it is still available at Amazon for $0.99. Hey, I can’t make it free everywhere. A girl has got to eat. 😉

My giveaways of the past are likely going to fade away since between the pandemic and going wide with my titles, it’s not as cost affective to give away a lot of free titles. But every once in a while, I’ll likely put something up, like this title. It looks like Smashwords will be a great retailer to offer free giveaways through without a cost to myself. So, please follow and check back. Maybe I can see if other erotic and erotica writers would be interested in joining forces again and offering giveaways next year. We’ll have to see how it all pans out. But you know, the world gives you a pandemic and you just have to pivot.

Plus, if you’d like to try out an erotic romance, please try out Marilyn Vix’s title, “Love in One Act”. It’s a bit steam punky and Victorian, all with an erotic theme. It’s her offering for all of her followers and new readers this Holiday season. It is also available for free at Smashwords for a limited time. She’s my co-author for the series “Thankful in Vegas”.

Buy Link

***All deals end Jan. 1, 2023.

Here’s a few words about Marilyn Vix’s title:

Elizabeth Bonicetti, a Victorian London actress, is propositioned by a young man, Mr. Lionel Conner, to be his first, and to teach him the finer points of love to be ready for his new wife. Trying to not let her feelings get in the way, she is determined to teach the “lessons” without becoming attached. But she can’t help but fall for the young Airship captain. Determined to keep their relationship temporary, she continues with the “lessons” until their final consummation in which he reveals his secret. Can she still except him after this revelation? Or will she reject him for the secret he refuses to reveal.

Marilyn has a few more titles available on Smashwords than I do since she’s been around a bit longer. I take my hat off to her for all the initiative and inspiration she’s given me. It’s been a pleasure writing with her the last few years. You’ve got to check out her “Never Marry A Warlock” series. It’s a definite different take on the paranormal, Vegas style.

Buy Here

So, I wish the best for you and your family this Holiday Season. Best wishes for the New Year, and may 2023 be a triumph of a year for us all. Happy New Year!

-Lynda

New Release: “Taking On Vegas” Novella written with Marilyn Vix

Feb5

So, finally, it’s here. The collaboration I’ve been working on with Marilyn Vix is finally available! This has been a true labor of love for us both. We started the project together back in 2016, and then released the second novella in the series in 2019. But then the pandemic hit, and it was a struggle to get back on track for both of us. But finally, the last novella is done and out for your consumption.

Here is the blurb:

New Year’s Eve

Las Vegas

The poker game has ended.

Dex Luxom has lost the hotel in a New Year’s Eve poker game. Stunned by the sudden loss, Fran Hurley sticks by her lover gambler. But will he recover after losing everything or do something rash?

She’s about to become a pawn in an even bigger game that will end with either losing Dex or her life. As things spiral out of control, Fran finds herself making the choice to trust in her gut. To love a gambler takes more than luck; it takes strength and courage. And it all could end with her being the biggest player of all.

This is the final installment in the “Thankful in Vegas” series.

Purchase on Amazon.com

Purchase on BarnesandNoble.com

It’s a bit of a move away from what I already write, but I did give this romantic suspense a sensual element that I think really creates some heat between Dex and Fran. If you’d like to start the series and read all the way through, here are the first two book links below.

Thankful in Vegas: (Bk 1 of Thankful in Vegas series)

Link to Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Thankful-Vegas-Marilyn-Vix-ebook/dp/B01MRVNVK3

Link to Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/thankful-in-vegas-marilyn-vix/1130527701

Falling Into Vegas: (Bk 2 of Thankful in Vegas series)

Link to Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NW9YWTH

Link to Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/falling-into-vegas-marilyn-vix/1130638665?ean=2940156213160

Thank you for all the support and patience through the last few years. It has been a bit crazy, but I feel like I’ve weathered through it. With this release, I’m feeling a lot more on track. So, look for some future stories coming out soon this year.

Writing for your pleasure,

Lynda Belle

New Holiday Erotica & Erotic Rom Giveaway and UPDATE

Dec17

Greetings and happy holidays! What a difference a year can make. I hope you are well and have faired through this whole COVID pandemic safe and sound. It has been a tough year for any creatives. With writer’s block, lockdowns, and moving, I’ve felt beat down and uprooted over the last few years. But I’m starting to feel like I’m picking myself up again, and moving a bit forward. I’ve been working on new projects, and even set up a Holiday Giveaway for you all.

I have had to rethink my brand, operating costs, and have made some changes. So, I’ve got some announcements. Firstly, I’m going to be running future giveaways through my blog mostly since it costs a lot to maintain my newsletter list since it ran over the free limit. I might pick it up again if I’m able to move to a new service, but for now, I thought why don’t I just do announcements on my blog, and let people know to sign up there to keep following along for great new authors.

Second: I’ve been working on finishing the “Thankful in Vegas” series with Marilyn Vix. The last installment will soon come out around Valentine’s Day. This will be great since the full story arc will be done through the 3 novellas, and they will be put together into one omnibus that will have a print edition. It is a little different than I’ve written before, romantic suspense with a hot, sizzling factor. It’s also been great writing with Marilyn and supporting each other. So, look for that soon.

So, without further adieu, I’ll close my summary of progress this year with the link to the new giveaway. There are some new authors to check out with a Holiday theme present. You’ll be able to download the files for free at Prolific Works. It’s my gift to you for sticking with me. My Holiday short: “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” is featured in this giveaway.

Link to Prolific Works Holiday Giveaway:

Erotic and Erotic Romance Holiday Giveaway Link

That is about it. I do wish for you a fabulous New Year and Happy Holiday season. I’m looking forward to getting back into this pen name and doing the book release with Marilyn Vix in February. Also, I’ll be putting together more giveaways next year. SO, make sure to follow my blog, and may you have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Season. See you in 2022.

-Lynda

Update: Setting My Future Writing Goals

May4

Greetings Followers,

I’ve done some soul searching and have had to do some thinking of how I want to move forward. Namely, since COVID and a recent move have put a strain on my money and resources, I’ve come to determine that I will not be putting out as much erotic romances as I have in the past. I’ve also had to stop my monthly promotions since they were costing me a lot of money. I loved being able to give samples out of my shorts, and hopefully, people would be interested in the following stories in a series. But my finances are a bit strapped now, and $50 of monthly fees charged by the mailing list service and Prolific Works was just too much of a strain. So, I’ve had to suspend the promotions.

For those just stopping by having read some of my backlist, I’m sure you’ll be happy to know which stories I plan on working on finishing. I am directing my attention to finishing two series, one that I am co-writing with Marilyn Vix. I am almost done with the third story in the “Thankful in Vegas” series with Marilyn, and that story will finish the romantic suspense novella trilogy. I also have started and am plotting out the last story for the “For the Women of Rome” series. Which basically means, I won’t be starting any new series under this pen name. I do have one other story series I started, very similar to sci-fi/fantasy books like Anne McCaffrey and Marion Zimmer Bradley’s series. It likely may come to fruition, but it isn’t a priority yet. The priority has truly been surviving COVID and financially getting stable.

For now, this is the best thing to move forward into this new decade that has started out so chaotic and with tragedy. COVID has affected so much of our lives, and it almost seems like another world a year ago. I do hope all is well with you, you’re safe and your family well too. I do know many of you appreciated the monthly promotions and even sent me messages letting me know how you appreciate my writing. I thank you for your support and encouragement. I will continue to write, but it is likely to be in other genres and with other pen names. That could be my biggest secret. This is just one of a few pen names that I write under. But I will keep the others a secret as well. I do love being mysterious, and secrecy is quite sexy. I guess that’s why I’m enjoying romantic suspenses so much right now.

For now, stay well, and best wishes for you in your future as we all navigate this new brave world.

-Lynda Belle

2021 Valentine’s Day Erotica and Spicy Erotic Romance Giveaway through Prolific Works

Feb11

Stock Up On Your Valentine’s Day Reads! FOR FREE!

For a limited time, I’ve gathered my author friends together to bring you some fabulous titles of some of the best Erotica and Erotic Romance. Meet new authors and find a new book boyfriend just in time for Valentine’s Day.

With the cray cray of last year, it’s good to have a book to get lost in again. Find that perfect hook up with a variety of titles. All organized easily for you on Prolific Works.

Here is the link to the giveaway:
https://claims.prolificworks.com/gg/VeJRoyQf4clJ7RSydMYw

A message from Lynda:

“I know you’ve likely been following my giveaways for awhile, and I thank you for that. It’s been a tough year to organize or do anything, but I knew I had to get a giveaway together for this time of year. I’ve always enjoyed presenting these titles for you. I am finally getting back into the swing of writing again, and will be planning the release of the final novella in my ‘Thankful in Vegas’ series co-written with Marilyn Vix.

So, stay tuned. We’ll get through this together. Enjoy reading your way through to the vaccine and have a great Valentine’s Day!”

Survive the Corona Virus Lockdown Giveaway: Romance & Erotica Free Titles

Mar20

Survive this Corona Virus Lockdown with FREE titles by Best Selling Authors

Many of my author friends were wondering what we could do to help people locked down at home for the next few weeks So, I asked around, and gathering some awesome titles to load up your ereader.

Stock up on some awesome reads to help you get through the Corona Virus Lockdown. Novellas, novels and shorts from some of the best erotica and romance authors around. Paranormal, Fantasy, Contemporary and many other genres in romance and erotica. There is something for everyone. It is our gift to you. All the authors and myself hope it helps you pass the time until we’re able to get back to normal.

**These deals will go on during the 3 week lockdown period that is being implemented in many areas throughout the country. Pass the word. Let your friends know.

https://claims.prolificworks.com/gg/XVtl5Oy3gY38DNAr8ndg

We’ll get through this together! From all the authors and myself, stay safe, wash your hands, and help your neighbors. We will survive this.

-Lynda

Thanksgiving & Holiday Erotica and Erotic Romances: FREE DEALS

Nov25

Last chance to stock your ereader with deals!

Thanksgiving2019Banner The last giveaway of the year starts now with over 45 titles for you to choose from for your ereader. Hosted by Prolific Works, I’ve gathered together some of the finest authors of erotic romances and erotica to bring you Holiday titles and a variety of interests. Choose from Holiday stories, paranormal, fantasy, and contemporary, all very hot and spicy titles.

It will only be for this week! After that, the next deals will be in the New Year. So, this is your last chance to get books to help you get through your Holiday season.

Here is the link to the giveaway on Prolific Works:
https://claims.prolificworks.com/gg/LfE9SFWfUy2VHRYNwHsX

Dates are Nov. 24 through 30!

Plus, a message from Lynda Belle:
“I’d like to thank everyone for being supportive through this year. It’s been a hard one, with my writing being affected. I’ve had several deaths in the family, and it has just slowed down my writing. But I promise, 2020 is going to be a better year. I’m coming back into a more focused mind space, and hope to have out more titles with sequels to my popular series. So, stay tuned through the newsletter. It will keep you up to date on everything.” -Lynda

Have a happy Holiday Season and New Year!
-Lynda

Coming Soon: Thanksgiving Erotica & Erotica Romance Deals Nov. 24 – 30

Nov15

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It’s time for family and curling up with a good book. During Thanksgiving week only, pick from several different genres: paranormal, contemporary, historical, fantasy and Christmas/Holiday romances. From novellas, shorts or full novels, there is sure to be several that will fit your taste. Discover new authors! Hurry! The giveaway is only for Thanksgiving week: Nov. 24 – Nov. 30.

Load up your ereader for the Holidays!

Link to the deals on Prolific Works will be posted on Nov. 24.

Please follow my blog to get all the information!

-Lynda