Hello everyone! I'm Sheila and I just wanted to say hello. I'm going to be 46 years old Oct. 3 and am the author of the YA paranormal series, The Dark Circle. The first book in the series was just published. It's called The Betrayal and will be out this fall. I'm having a book trailer done and as soon as it's ready I'll let you know. Thanks for having me!
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welcome and congrats! who's your publisher?... not asking to be nosy, but because getting feedback on folks' experiences with the various publishing venues is very helpful to those who're headed in that direction, so i hope you won't mind sharing both the positive and the negative... love and welcoming/congratulatory hugs, maia
Thanks everyone. I appreciate the welcome. Tessie thanks. I'm Irish so it just seemed appropriate. LOL! Cogito, I will do all you suggest. I did want everyone to know that I do book reviews for a magzine so if I can be of assistance just let me know. I also wanted to day hello to Eunoia, Zane, Shinn, and Mallory. Mammamaia, I don't think your being nosy. My publisher is Authorhouse. Publish America wanted to publish it but I don't know if I trust them to or not. I will probably make it available through Lulu publishing also.
