October News

Happy October! It's paranormal month!

Usually I get a lot of requests for book signings and appearances during the month of October. But not this year. I don't know whether to be insulted or relieved. LOL I do have books to write and a looming deadline, so I think I'll go with relieved.

I had two book releases last month. One was a box set and the other that came out a week later was a novel in my latest series Phoenix Brothers. 

More than a Phoenix was named so because there's more than one hero and more than one heroine. My characters were brothers, best friends, and roommates. I couldn't get them to stay out of each other's business, so I just told both of their stories at once. I didn't know how that would be received, so I was anxious to see the first review come in: It was a goody! Here it is, reprinted in full with permission:

REVIEW LINK:

https://www.nightowlreviews.com/v5/Reviews/Paulinemichael-reviews-More-Than-A-Phoenix-by-Ashlyn-Chase

Title: More than a Phoenix

Authors: Ashlyn Chase

Score: 5.00 / 5 - Reviewer Top Pick

REVIEW TEXT:

“Ashlyn Chase gives readers more than a shifter romance with this fantastic paranormal romance. I’ve been waiting to read the latest story from this author and due to her previous successes I had extremely high hopes. My expectations with each book get higher and higher and not only were they reached, they were exceeded. Not only did I get one fabulous love story but I got two in this fantastic adventure.

Brothers Dante and Noah Fierro are more than brothers, they are best friends and roommates. While there are similarities, including the fact that they are both phoenix shifters, Dante is the more easygoing and Noah is a bit of a hot head. The bond between them and the rest of their family is beautiful. It was a little hard to see the two of them not getting along as they both dealt with their feelings for the new women in their lives. Both Mallory Summers and Dr. Kizzy Samuels are fascinating, strong women with extremely complicated issues in their life. Watching them deal with not only their paranormal problems but with the addition of the sexy firefighters was a definite treat.

It was a pleasure catching up with characters from previous stories as they have all made a special place in my heart. This story had it all; mystery, adventure, heat, and heart. I laughed, I cried, I held my breath and I blushed and in the end I was left smiling and waiting for the next magical adventure.

The Story: Supernatural secrets come into play when two firefighter phoenix shifters meet their mates. Dante Fierro had a crush on Mallory Summers in school but he always felt out of her league. She’s been experiencing some strange occurrences lately, including talking to dead people and turning into a monkey at inappropriate times. The only person who doesn’t seem to think she is crazy is Dante. While helping his brother, Noah comes across Dr. Kizzy Samuels and the sparks fly but while the attraction seems to be mutual she’s put a hold on anything. Both Fierro brothers are determined to convince the women in their lives that they can handle the present and long for a future.”

Pauline Michael 

I interviewed the brother/heroes for another blog, and I'd like to share it with you here: The cover is for book one. If you missed that one, it's Hooked on a Phoenix, but the interview is for book two:

https://www.rlfblog.com/ashlyn-chase-0918/

Of course, my book made several appearances on blogs with excerpts and giveaways! The kind that stay up for 30 days. In other words, there's still time to enter! 

 

http://www.longandshortreviews.com/guest-blogs/more-than-a-phoenix-by-ashlyn-chase-spotlight-and-giveaway/

https://www.bookreviewsandmorebykathy.com/2018/09/19/8854/

https://wowfromthescarfprincess.blogspot.com/2018/09/book-spotlight-on-more-than-phoenix-by.html

Enjoy your paranormal month! I hope you find something fun (and not just scary) to read. 

September News

Woo Hoooo! My latest novel just hit the bookshelves and reviewers are already loving it! Buy link: http://www.books2read.com/MorethanaPhoenix

REVIEW LINK:

https://www.nightowlreviews.com/v5/Reviews/Paulinemichael-reviews-More-Than-A-Phoenix-by-Ashlyn-Chase

Title: More than a Phoenix

Authors: Ashlyn Chase

Score: 5.00 / 5 - Reviewer Top Pick

REVIEW TEXT:

“Ashlyn Chase gives readers more than a shifter romance with this fantastic paranormal romance. I’ve been waiting to read the latest story from this author and due to her previous successes I had extremely high hopes. My expectations with each book get higher and higher and not only were they reached, they were exceeded. Not only did I get one fabulous love story but I got two in this fantastic adventure.

Brothers Dante and Noah Fierro are more than brothers, they are best friends and roommates. While there are similarities, including the fact that they are both phoenix shifters, Dante is the more easygoing and Noah is a bit of a hot head. The bond between them and the rest of their family is beautiful. It was a little hard to see the two of them not getting along as they both dealt with their feelings for the new women in their lives. Both Mallory Summers and Dr. Kizzy Samuels are fascinating, strong women with extremely complicated issues in their life. Watching them deal with not only their paranormal problems but with the addition of the sexy firefighters was a definite treat.

It was a pleasure catching up with characters from previous stories as they have all made a special place in my heart. This story had it all; mystery, adventure, heat, and heart. I laughed, I cried, I held my breath and I blushed and in the end I was left smiling and waiting for the next magical adventure.

The Story: Supernatural secrets come into play when two firefighter phoenix shifters meet their mates. Dante Fierro had a crush on Mallory Summers in school but he always felt out of her league. She’s been experiencing some strange occurrences lately, including talking to dead people and turning into a monkey at inappropriate times. The only person who doesn’t seem to think she is crazy is Dante. While helping his brother, Noah comes across Dr. Kizzy Samuels and the sparks fly but while the attraction seems to be mutual she’s put a hold on anything. Both Fierro brothers are determined to convince the women in their lives that they can handle the present and long for a future.”

Night Owl Reviews, Pauline Michael 

Cover reveal! Book 3 in the Phoenix Brothers series:
Book 1 is available now. http://www.books2read.com/HookedonaPhoenix AND guess what? My publisher put it on sale for a limited time! Get it now for $1.99!
Book 2 is coming out 9/25 and can be preordered now! http://www.books2read.com/MorethanaPhoenix 
And here's the cover for book 3! A Phoenix is Forever is slated for an early spring release. I love my Fierro brothers! This one can be preorderd soon. 

 

And don't forget...

10 stories for 99 cents!

https://www.books2read.com/b/tropicaltryst2

Featured Authors Include:
Nicole Morgan  -  Liz Gavin
Krista Ames  -  Roxy Sinclair
Carmen Falcone  -  Deelylah Mullin
Ashlyn Chase  -  Shel Stone
Amy L. Gale  -  Tina Donahue

Wow! September is shaping up to be an awesome month for avid readers! And, of course, me too!

August News

What happened to July? Oh, yeah... Vacation, fireworks, visiting friends... the usual summer fun. I refuse to talk about summer drawing to a close just because it's August. That's a whole month of summer again, folks! Glass half full! 

Appearances!
Saturday, August 18—2pm to 4pm,  I'll be at a book event and signing at An Unlikely Story—Bookstore and Café, 111 S. Main St. Plainville, Massachusetts. Seven (7) authors of different genres will be given seven (7) minutes to talk about their books. If you can't come, call the store and I'll leave a signed book for you to pay for and pick up later! More information at 
https://www.anunlikelystory.com/event/local-author-panel-0

And on August 25th I'll be at the Book Obsessed Chicks Beach BBQ on Long Island, NY. Author Kate George and I are driving down from VT and NH. Road trip!

I have more great news to share!

If you’re a fan of my Strange Neighbors series, guess what? It’s being made into a video game! That’s right. My agent just landed this fantastic opportunity for me and I can’t wait to see the results! It will take about a year to produce and release, but I’ll certainly let you know when it’s ready!

New releases!
How would you like to try one of my cwazy comedies for less than a dime? That’s Victorian times pricing!

My story is Sweet Home Grand Bahama 

It’s in a box set called Tropical Tryst 2.0 with 9 other awesome authors’ hot books for only 99 cents! It’s up for preorders right now! You can order it and forget about it. You won’t even be charged 99 cents until it’s delivered in mid September.

You can get it on Apple iBooks, Barnes and Noble nook, and Kobo and Amazon! Links to preorder:
https://books2read.com/tropicaltryst2 

 As if that’s not enough, I have another paperback novel coming out in the Phoenix Brothers series September 25th! 

Book 2, More than a Phoenix will be on the shelves at Walmart, Barnes and Noble, Books a Million, etc. or you can preorder it online now! If you choose the preorder option, it’s up on all the above websites along with a few more. It’s also available in all ebook formats. Here’s the universal link: http://www.books2read.com/MorethanaPhoenix

Contest news!

Ready to win Amazon cards, romance books and other prizes? I'm one of the sponsors of the Night Owl Romance CUPCAKES & BOOKS Scavenger Hunt.

Make sure to check my featured title out along the way.

The grand prize is a Kindle Fire HD 8 w/Alexa!

Enter at:  https://www.nightowlreviews.com/v5/Blog/Articles/Cupcakes-Books-2018  Event Dates: August 16 - September 6

Have you ever wished you had a list of all my available books on one handy printable page? Well, I now have one on my website!  Find every available book in order of release. That means you'll know which book in a series is first, second, etc.

So, that's it for now... Enjoy the rest of summer! Don't pack away the flip flops and tank tops until you absolutely have to! 

June news

Boy am I late! Here's the reason--not an excuse--an actual reason. I was trying to build a whole new website and blog. It turns out this old dog isn't fond of learning new tricks.
Maybe some of you can identify with that!
So, I'm abandoning the new, shiny, improved (and confusing) stuff and going back to the old, tired, but workable. It may not be fancy, but I can deal with that, if you can.

So, June news. I have a new book coming out! It was supposed to be in Robyn Peterman's Kindle World... but then Kindle Worlds closed overnight. I was excited to be invited to write in her Magic and Mayhem world, because Robyn likes my writing. (Squee! A famous author likes my books!)

Robyn was sick about it, as was I, but I'm a great believer in making the best of bad situations. (You should hear my life story sometime!) Anyway, I'm releasing it a day earlier and for the same price as Kindle World would have charged you. Upside? I get to keep my rights and more of the royalties. Yay! Anyway... Here's the book, all updated and available for preorder now! Universal link

Can a witch with superpowers and PMS complete a frustrating mission without losing her sh*t?

(That's the tag line in case you can't read it on your device.) 

Here's the blurb:  

 Imagine seven butt-kicking, crime-fighting witches with superpowers—and PMS! 

Joell of the League of Amazing Witches, gets a desperate call for the League’s help.  She reminds their contact that the women are unable to work right now since they have to lock up their weapons when it’s—ahem—that time of the month.  Unfortunately, the victims are male models kidnapped from a romance convention!  Since all the members of the League write sizzling romance novels in their spare time and can’t resist a pretty face on a hunky body, she agrees.

But who’s the hero in all of this?  The models’ agent, willing to pay big bucks to get them back?  The undercover cop, hired to work with them since he can pass for a model and be trusted with weapons?  Or will it be someone else?  Someone with superpowers of his own?  

I hope you'll check it out! It's only $1.99. Here's what a reviewer said about my work: Ashlyn Chase writes fast-paced, hilarious stories that leave readers smiling.

Isn't that nice? I thought so. I think I'll add it to my newsletter heading! By the way, if you'd like to sign up for my newsletter, there's a quick form on the front page of my website, or you can go here: https://bit.ly/2xDwjPe

You don't need to worry about your privacy. I know nothing about you. I don't even ask for your last name! Here's the short version of my privacy policy. Your info won't be sold or given to anybody, ever, for any reason. I use Mailchimp for my newsletters, if you want more information on their privacy policy. 

That's it for now...

I hope you all have an awesome summer! 

  

Oh my! It's May!

I'm so sorry I'm late with my monthly news. Early in the month I was refurbishing a beach condo! Now I'm home and we're renting it, so I can concentrate on writing, book sales, contests, etc.

First, book sales! I'm participating in a group paperback giveaway for a week beginning 5/15. As a newsletter sign-up incentive one of my books had to be available for ninety-nine cents or less. If you like the promotion sale book: Guardian of the Angels, check out the rest of my list! (I discounted a few more--no sign up needed.)

To be clear...the group book sale is a newsletter opt-in promotion!

If you're already on my newsletter list you don't have to sign up again. You should check out the other authors' newsletters, however, if they're new to you. 

My newsletter is 100% opt in! In other words--everyone who receives my newsletter has already agreed to be on my list. I wouldn't have it any other way!

Here's the link you'll need to participate in the paperback giveaway: https://AuthorsXP.com/giveaway

           There's a grand prize (all 45 books) and the authors will offer a second book you could win as a smaller individual prize. My books will be signed, although I can't speak for all the other participating authors.

And now, in writing news...I'm writing the LAST book in the series that I thought would never end. The Strange Neighbors series was supposed to be a trilogy--that's all. Then I got a contract for a spin-off series (Flirting with Fangs) and three more books were published. I thought that was it. Nope... I got another spin off (Boston Dragons) and then another (The Phoenix Brothers.) Whew! I'm on lucky # 13 and it's time to wrap it up. I'm enjoying visiting briefly with many of the past characters and I think you will too!