Tuesday, January 6, 2015
A Year in Review by S. E. Smith
A Year in Review
By S. E. Smith
Looking back on 2014, I realized one thing right away… time
flies when you are having fun. There were a lot of changes in my life last year
so I’ve decided to take a look at it in review.
Over the course of the year I wrote and published twelve
additional stories. Almost one a month! In February, I wrote A Warrior’s Heart:
Marastin Dow Warriors Book 1.1. It is now available as a perma-free on Amazon,
BN, Smashwords, and more.
In March, I released the second book in the Zion Warriors
series. Krac’s Firebrand turned out to be a huge surprise for me as it gave me
a glimpse into the larger battle that is forming. I’m looking forward to see
how the story unfolds. It will contain some old characters and new ones as we
follow the journey of the Confederation.
In April, I introduced our light-hearted Dragonlings in A Dragonlings' Easter: Dragonlings of Valdier Book 1.1. The
little dragons were a delight to write about and gave a bit more insight into
the lives and customs that the woman from Earth brought with them. It is
exciting to see how the ‘guys’ handle learning a few new things from Earth.
May passed by in a blur of activity. Did I mention that I
was still working full time as a Technology Specialist for the School Board?
The year was winding down and I had given my notice that June would be my last
day after seventeen years. I wanted to make sure I had everything done, of
course.
In June, I released Razor’s Traitorous Heart: The Alliance
Book 2 and hit the road to Denver for RomCon. In Denver, I had the pleasure of
meeting my very first authors, including Michele Callahan who reached out to me
earlier in the year. I was both excited and terrified. I learned a lot at the
convention and came home with the 2014 RomCon Readers Crown Award for Ha’ven’s
Song: Curizan Warrior Book 1.
Note: Razor's Traitorous Heart will be out in audiobook soon!
In July, I wrote my first children’s book. The Troll King of
Wildland: The Adventures of Julianna was an action/adventure/fantasy tale. I
fell in love with the characters and the wonderful lesson they learned. In
August, I was getting ready for my next convention in Lebanon, Tennessee. I
also wrote a story, Touch of Frost: Magic, New Mexico (Now available on Audiobook). The story helped raise
money for a local animal shelter. It also gave me an exciting and usual new
world to explore… one where the alien was the normal one! 
In September, I wrote and released Twin Dragons: Dragon
Lords of Valdier Book 7. This story was unusual in it dealt with two alpha
males/dragons and the young human woman who would become their mate. The story
was sensitive and touched me in the strength and determination of all the
characters involved. Twin Dragons also became a New York Times Bestseller and a
USA TODAY Bestseller! This was a dream come true for any author!
In October, I release a Dragonlings’ Haunted Halloween:
Dragonlings of Valdier Book 1.2. This story was so much fun and sealed the need
to write more Dragonlings stories that the Easter one had started. Yes, I am
working on A Dragonlings’ Magical Christmas: Dragonlings of Valdier Book 1.3.
No, it is not completed… More as to why when I get to December!
In November, I published Spirit Warrior: Spirit Pass Book 2.
This one had a touch of surprise as there was a little bit of controversy
around it. For me, life does not run in series where one event ends and the
other starts, but in parallel with intersections, just as real life does. In
Spirit Warrior, this story was told from Allie and Jacob’s point of view and
many of the issues that influenced them. While many of my stories have external
factors acting on the characters, this one had internal ones. I think it took a
few of my readers by surprise. It still had the same strong heroine and hero.
In December, some very wonderful things happened, and one
not so wonderful thing. I had a very special friend come visit with me. She
brightened my days and listened as I bent her ear for hours about writing, as
well as, lived through me singing a very off-key version of Jingle Bells at one
in the morning (a wine cooler might have been involved). Sally Hudd, thank you for being there. She also nursed me
through almost two weeks of being sick (that was the bad thing). It was not a pretty sight and I admit I’m not
the best of patients.
I also became a Nana again for the second time. I have a
handsome grandson, Roman, who was born December 12th. This is one of
the reasons, along with being sick, that A Dragonlings’ Magical Christmas
didn’t get finished as I hoped. I’m looking for a Christmas in July release.
I did finish out the year with another release. Merrick’s
Maiden: Cosmos’ Gateway Book 5 was released on December 30th. I love
the story of Merrick and Addie. I dedicated the story to my father, who became
deaf at the age of twelve after being ill. Addie’s character suffered the same
illness and her spirit and determination were modeled after my dad. %2BNYT.jpg)
So, in 2014 I wrote thirteen stories in twelve months while
working full time more than half the year. It will be exciting to see what 2015
has to offer. I am already working on Ristéard’s Unwilling Empress: Lords of
Kassis Book 4 which will be released either the end of January or first part of
February. The year has started with a blast and I look forward to sharing the
marvelous worlds I see with you. I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe New
Year! Thank you to all that made 2014 so awesome!
Additional Books by S. E. Smith
Paranormal and Science Fiction
short stories and novellas
For the Love of Tia (Dragon Lords of Valdier Book 4.1)
A Dragonlings’ Easter (Dragonlings of Valdier Book 1)
A Warrior’s Heart (Marastin Dow Warriors Book 1.1)
Rescuing Mattie (Lords of Kassis: Book 3.1)
Science Fiction/Paranormal
Novels
Tink’s Neverland (Cosmo’s Gateway: Book 1)
Hannah’s Warrior (Cosmos’ Gateway: Book 2)
Tansy’s Titan (Cosmos’ Gateway: Book 3)
Cosmos’ Promise (Cosmos’ Gateway: Book 4)
Ha’ven’s Song (Curizan Warrior: Book 1)
Abducting Abby (Dragon Lords of Valdier: Book
1)
Capturing Cara (Dragon Lords of Valdier: Book
2)
Tracking Trisha (Dragon Lords of Valdier: Book
3)
Ambushing Ariel (Dragon Lords of Valdier: Book
4)
Cornering Carmen (Dragon Lords of Valdier: Book
5)
Paul’s Pursuit (Dragon Lords of Valdier: Book
6)
Twin Dragons (Dragon Lords of Valdier: Book 7)
River’s Run (Lords of Kassis: Book 1)
Star’s Storm (Lords of Kassis: Book 2)
Jo’s Journey (Lords of Kassis: Book 3)
Touch of Frost (Magic, New Mexico Book 1)
Choosing Riley (Sarafin Warriors: Book 1)
Hunter’s Claim (The Alliance: Book 1)
Razor’s Traitorous
Heart (The
Alliance: Book 2)
Gracie’s Touch (Zion Warriors: Book 1)
Krac’s Firebrand (Zion Warriors: Book 2)
Paranormal and Time
Travel Novels
Indiana Wild (Spirit Pass: Book 1)
Lily’s Cowboys (Heaven Sent: Book 1)
Touching Rune (Heaven Sent: Book 2)
Excerpts
of S. E. Smith Books
If you would like to read more S. E. Smith stories, she recommends Abducting Abby, the first in her Dragon Lords of Valdier Series
Or if you prefer a Paranormal or Time Travel with a twist, you can
check out Lily’s Cowboys or Indiana Wild...
About S. E. Smith
S. E.
Smith is a New York Times, USA TODAY and #1 International Amazon
Bestselling author who has always been a romantic and a dreamer. An avid
writer, she has spent years writing, although it has usually been technical
papers for college. Now, she spends her evenings and weekends writing and her
nights dreaming up new stories. An affirmed “geek,” she spends her days working
on computers and other peripherals. She enjoys camping and traveling when she
is not out on a date with her favorite romantic guy.
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1 comments:
Nonononononono!!! Not Christmas in July!!! Christmas in January!!! I've been haunting Amazon daily looking for this story!! Please, if it's finished, don't torture me till July!!!! Please!!!!!
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