If you give a gal a photo…she must launch a store!

Maria Grace It has been such an eventful month I hardly know where to begin! So many fresh and new things happening!

A dear friend, who just happens to be a fantastic profession photographer (check out his work here) made me look really good in some new author photos. I love the new photos and I’m even more excited that they coordinate with my website, so I can finally have a picture that matches the home page on there! Yes, I’m such a girl, I know. LOL

Have you ever read the children’s book, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie…’ if not, you should! I love it.  And it is so true! If you give a gal a new photo, then she’s got to have a place to hang it. So…

Yep, that led to a revamp on the website. There’s more to come. I’ll be adding a new ‘Random Bits of Fascination’ section and be updating the ‘Regency Life’ section to make that material easier to find. But do come and check out the redecorated Random Bits of Fascination and let me know what you think.

And if you give a gal a redecorated website, then she’s got to have new material to post about, right? Of course she does, so…

She launches a new collection of short stories! Usually my stories tend to form in 100,000  word chunks than whittle down to the 80,000 range with editing. But sometimes you just want something that will go with a glass of milk and a cookie–or a spot of tea and a scone–so, I’ve been dabbling with some shorter pieces. Don’t worry, I haven’t given up novels, but these are a fun refreshing bit to recharge the batteries for the next big story.

booklet-5.5inx8.5in-h-front Last Dance small Sweet ginger smallThe collection is called ‘A Spot of Sweet Tea’, sweet story bites perfect with a cup of tea. The first three are already available on all major distributors. At .99, the are a guilt free little pleasure to brighten that bit of time waiting in line or for an appointment. I’m polishing up the fourth one for launch in the next week, then I’ll put the bundle together for those who like to have a box of cookies ready for tea time. If things land jelly-side up, I’ll have another set available for the holiday season.

And if you give a gal new stories to release, she has to have some place for readers to find them, right? So…

Gumroads storefrontShe launches a storefront!

I love the idea of being able to offer books directly AND to be able to easily create special offers and sales for my readers whom I love so much. You can find the store front on Gumroads. Click the link or go to this address:https://gumroad.com/mariagrace .

I have all my books and stories, including free ones there. You can get all available formats (kindle, epub and pdf) for one price. If you subscribe to my newsletter, I’ll send you an offer code for a free copy of Sweet Ginger AND subscribers will get free offer codes for other goodies throughout the year. So excited to be able to finally find a way to give special thank yous to my readers!

booklet-5.5inx8.5in-h-frontAnd if you give a gal a new storefront to launch, she has to do a giveaway, right?  Absolutely! So, I have a free copy of Four Days in April’ available on Gumroads. Click the link or the book cover to head over there and get yours!

And now you know why if you give a gal a photo, she launches a new store!

 

 

 

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    • Joy King on September 14, 2015 at 10:33 am
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    Congratulations on the launch of your new short stories. Well done, Grace!

    I love the:

    Smile on photo #5
    Sassiness of #6
    Sweetness of $24
    Silliness of #28
    Seriousness of #32

    1. Thanks, Joy. It was so hard to choose from all the great shots John took!

    • Carol on September 14, 2015 at 11:54 am
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    Congratulations on your new stories. Loved Four Days in April. If only you gave a gal a letter!

    1. LOL, thanks, Carol!

  1. Congratulations on your short story collection and your revamped website!

    And thanks for the free story…I’m going to read it with my afternoon tea today, a perfect break from grading essays! 🙂

    Have a lovely week!

    Warmly,
    Susanne, who is reluctant to make a few changes on her own site and blog because of this “Give a Mouse a Cookie” conundrum…. 😉

    1. Glad to know I”m not the only one with the mouse/cookie problem! Thanks, Susanne!

        • Joy King on September 14, 2015 at 5:10 pm
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        Mine is more of a “If you Give a Moose a Muffin” kind of problem. Sigh!

        1. LOL…I like muffins too!

    • Deborah on September 14, 2015 at 7:18 pm
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    Mine is in the lines of “If You Give a Pig a Pancake.” Pigs are sweet and my family LOVES pancakes! And don’ forget the maple syrup. Although the muffins and cookies are pretty good too. Congratulations! I have read the first chapter of 4 Days in April and am immensely enjoying it so far. Looking forward to the next novella.

    1. I love all of those books and read them to my kids. Such fun!

  2. Lots going on! Can’t wait to go check out the new sites! Congrats.

    1. Thanks, Monica!

    • Stephanie L on September 15, 2015 at 9:15 am
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    I just now strolled in and wow! Lovely pic! Also love all the “news”. I’m at that point in my life (school, work, handicapped parents) when novellas with tea are my sanity. So thanks for contributing Lady Grace! 😉 Those around me thank you as well. LOL

    1. Thanks so much Stephanie! Juggling so many needs and demands can be really challenging. Sometimes just something nice and sort is a great pick-me-up!

    • TLeighF on September 17, 2015 at 9:01 pm
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    Congratulations on all this great news! I just read Four Days (thanks for the free copy!) and loved it! So sweet. I look forward to reading more of these little gems!

    1. Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

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