Saturday morning musings...

So,
I've been taking a lot of time out from the actual writing side of this author lark to put some effort into networking and I have to admit that so far it really seems to be paying off. I've met some great fellow authors and avid readers and I've had a good boost in sales, especially for the first novel in my series which is great because then (fingers crossed) if the reader likes it they will then be looking to buy the next one, and so on.

I've gone into this whole self-published-author thing with a very real expectation as to my goals, I know that the viewing public might like, loathe, be unsure or downright uninterested in my work and I'm okay with that. My novels aren't for every one, there are dark themes, the concepts of religion have been completely spun off in crazy angles and I haven't shied away from intense, romantic scenes. I know that not everyone will like it, but I am very grateful for those of you out there who are giving it a try, especially those that send me Facebook messages and comment on my page to let me know how much you have enjoyed them!

I'm keeping on going, the fourth book is pretty much done and so far I'm 65k words into the fifth and final book of the Black Rose series. As a whole the story is a wonder even to me, I truly feel for the characters and put myself in their shoes, I feel their happiness and pain deep in my soul, and hope that it is portrayed in my storytelling.

One thing I know for sure, I'm not stopping! If gothic/paranormal romance isn't for you, keep your eyes open because there's much more up my sleeve to come yet xxx

Book trailers for the Black Rose series

Embracing the Darkness by Laura Morgan

A Slave to the Darkness book trailer by Laura Morgan

Forever Darkness book trailer by Laura Morgan

Enjoy!!!

Pre-orders now being taken for book 3

I've had a great couple of weeks away, but now I'm on official countdown for the release of book no.3 in my Black Rose series, Forever Darkness and I cannot wait to bring you guys the next instalment in my gothic romance saga.

If you'd like to order, the links are as follows:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MR1SEKI
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00MR1SEKI
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/458500

Giveaway!!!!

Ok, so I need some more likes on my facebook page, it's looking very lonely!

How do you fancy being in with a chance of winning a free one of my ebooks? I'll choose a random facebook liker when I reach 250 likes to my page, and then again at 350 and so on. The winner can choose from either 'Embracing the Darkness' or 'A Slave to the Darkness', or if you already have both then you'll receive a copy of 'Forever Darkness' on release day, Sept 1st.

Sound good? Get liking and sharing sharing :-) xxx

Www.facebook.com/lauramorganauthor

Teaser!! An excerpt from Forever Darkness, Book 3 in the Black Rose series

“You continue to astound me my love, you really do know me so much better than I know myself sometimes. I often wonder just how you could possibly love something so terrible as me? I’ve been a mess ever since the day we met and yet you stayed through it all. What would I ever do without you Harry?” Cate asked, wrapping her arms around him tightly and snuggling into his chest, breathing in his gorgeous natural scent deeply. It still surprised her that he could possibly smell the same even after all these years in Hell, and him now being so far away from the human man she had known all those years ago. And yet, when she closed her eyes and took a deep breath, Cate felt as though she were transported back the almost one-hundred years to his small flat and their tiny little secluded existence on Earth together. She could still picture their small home clearly, hear the sound of the birds singing in the trees outside, smell his freshly laundered bed sheets as they lay wrapped in each other's arms under them and she could even imagine the spring sunshine as it streamed in through the open window and shined in onto his glorious, sexy body. Thinking back to those days made her smile and as she looked up into his deep blue eyes, Cate couldn’t help but fall madly in love with Harry all over again.

“Was there ever any doubt in your mind, any question of what I was willing to do or how much I would take in order to be here with you Cate?” he asked, running his strong hands through her long, dark curls and then planting a deep kiss on her red lips.

“Never,” she admitted as he pulled back from his kiss, smiling again at last.

Book 3 is on its way!!!

Black Rose Series Update -

Well, finishing touches have been made and the final draft is now off for proofreading & to betas for their feedback :-)
I'm so excited to be cracking on with my Gothic romance series, I can wholeheartedly understand that this is not for everyone, especially the rather sordid and harder elements of the story but so far those who have rolled with it have understood my reasons why and have continued on from book 1 (Embracing the Darkness) to book 2 (A Slave to the Darkness) with gusto!

Book 3 - Forever Darkness is due for release 1st September, pre-orders are being taken already via:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/458500

Thanks for reading, much love xxxx

Reviewers needed!!.....

Hi everyone,
It's amazing to see that there are people viewing my blog, how would you like to interact a little more?
Maybe you'd even be interested in reading my novel? It is free on smashwords at the moment (through to July 31st) so you can grab one in whichever format you prefer and even pick up a half-price copy of the second novel in the series, A Slave to the Darkness.
In case you're new to me and my books, I'm currently writing a gothic/paranormal romance set of books called the Black Rose series.

You can find me on amazon via
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00HGVES2M/

or my Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/lauramorganauthor

Smashwords:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/455401

Thank you very much!
Laura x