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Promised teaser

I totally love hearing from you guys. Your requests are my command. And most of the time I read all my reviews. I haven’t read any reviews lately, so if I haven’t liked them it’s not because I don’t like them. I’ve been avoiding them so I could focus on writing. Once I get past these looming deadlines, I will go back and try and catch up with all the reviews I have yet to read.

Which brings me to a note I received on one of my post. A reader really got on my case for changing deadlines with book releases. I felt so bad. I really try and meet them, but my life has been all kinds of crazy this past year. I’ve had many strange illnesses that I haven’t talked about and other life changing events that remind me I’m human.

But no excuses. I’ve been writing everyday so far lately. New Year’s Resolution. I’m so pleased about that. And I’m really hoping to make all my deadlines this year.

With that said, I offered to post another chapter for a patient Jade who is ready to read Broken Lens. And of course, because my life can never be easy, I ran into a little trouble.

I’m not sure what other authors do, but I try to write whenever and wherever inspiration hits. And sometimes that means I’m not using my main laptop. In fact, I have three computers that have files saved on, my main and two others. And I have a handful of thumb drives I keep in case I’m out and can use a different computer not my own.

I open up my Broken Len file and I’m scrolling past the first chapter when I notice a note in between the first chapter and the rest I’ve written. What does the note say?

(There are missing chapters that need to be added)

I started this book a while ago and I for the life of me can’t remember where I’ve saved those “missing chapters.” In fact, reading the chapter that follows it, I know there are at least two chapters I’m missing. So I search my other computers and thumb drives and come up empty. I know I wrote them because I know what I said.

For a couple of days, I searched until I finally gave in and rewrote the first of two chapters. And I’ve posted it. Sorry for the delay, it’s chapter two on this post. This is for you Jade. The link is below.

http://figment.com/books/602318-Broken-Lens-Chapter-Previews/widget?size=small&desc=true&stats=true

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Posted by shannondermott on February 5, 2014 in Blog, Teasers

It’s a New Year…

19 Jan

It’s 2014 and the year is off to an interesting start.

After finishing with Liabilities, I was able to take time to see some movies, like Catching Fire and the second installment of the Hobbit. I have a lot of love for The Lord of the Rings trilogy, the Hobbit series. Man that guy could write and had such talent for putting together his imagination on a page. And let’s not forgot the Hunger Games trilogy. It was really nice to see book to movie conversion done so well consider condensing a longer book into a shorter screenplay. Have you guys seen? What did you think?

I’ve been doing a lot of playing out in my head about each of my books. I wish I had magic fingers and I could get all of it down on a page in minutes instead of weeks and months. I’ve plotted out Mercy’s conclusion. Okay, so I’ve known how it would end. More like the details and I’m anxious to get it down and finished.

I’m also ready to bring TTL to its conclusion. Ethan needs to finish telling his story.

A song that’s been playing in my head and on my speakers on repeat is Wait for Me by Kings of Leon. I feel like it describes characters in flux in each of my books as a song sung to other characters. Can you guess who would be singing to who?

http://youtu.be/MC8QcaMMVQE

But today I’m here to talk about Liabilities. I took a risk in writing an adult tale. I needed an outlet for all the things I couldn’t write in YA. Assets, Liabilities and ultimately Equity are really one book. I took a chance in telling the story in the “series” way because I needed to get other things written in between. In doing so, it may appear that the story is headed in a certain direction.

For me as a writer, I try to give the reader enough information so that they really understand the characters and the decisions that they make (bad or good ones alike). All my main characters are flawed. Somehow, perfect characters to me aren’t as interesting. As such, they make mistakes, human or paranormal ones, lol. Because I’m a reader as much as a writer, I totally understand when you want to shake, slap, yell or whatever at my characters because you perceive what they are doing as dumb, idiotic, crazy, etc. But that’s what people do, we make mistakes. Heck, my mistake was writing and releasing the book in pieces. What’s done is done. Again, I get it. I just hope you guys continue to trust me.

For Equity, the story will be told from two POVs, Kalen and Baileys. You got a taste in Liabilities. Now it will be full out throughout the book.

As a teaser, I’m posting the unedited first chapter in Equity. Click the link below. Enjoy.

http://figment.com/books/747123-First-Partial-Chapter-of-Equity/widget?size=small&desc=true&stats=true

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DON’T FORGET THE GIVEAWAY. (see previous post for more information)

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Posted by shannondermott on January 19, 2014 in Blog, Change of POV, Giveaways, Teasers

Prada Handbag and a $50 Giftcard

26 Dec

I’m giving away a Prada handbag like one given to Bailey in Liabilities.

Book Blurb…

Trying to put distance between her and Kalen won’t be easy for Bailey. She doesn’t expect that her life will get more complicated when she heads home. At first glance, she knows she’s made a calculated mistake. Turner is everything he had been and more. With her heart out of balance, she risks becoming a liability to everyone surrounding her.

See link below.

http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/share-code/YjM4NDM4NzEwNDBlYjBiMjkwZjFiNzJlYWQ2MzhjOjM=/

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Posted by shannondermott on December 26, 2013 in Blog, Giveaways

News and gifts…

22 Dec

Happy Holidays to everyone. I come baring news of good tidying and baring gifts. I know not everyone is a fan of each of my series/books. Some of you only like paranormal, young adult, adult, or lgbt. And I have something for everyone.

First of all, have you checked out my updated website. It’s up and running. There need to be a few tweeks, but so far I’m stoked. www.shannondermott.com

But you guys want the pressies…

First for my Cambion series fans…

So, Beg for Mercy is like so close to my heart. Being the first book I published, it will always hold that special place in my heart.

Because I love it so much, it’s time for a change. I’ve gotten word from many of you over the months how the original cover art has been used by many other authors. And as much as I love the silhouette, it’s time for Mercy to have a unique identity. I thought I’d have the cover to share with you today, but a few touches need to be finished on it. It will have the same feel as the original cover, but the cover art will be unique to me/novel and won’t be used by anyone else. YAY!

Some covers may end up coming close, but it won’t be an exact replica as it stands now. I hope to get back to you all soon with the reveal. Additionally, Mercy is getting re-edited for the millionth time. (Thanks Taylor) I had it perfect in November the original year of publication. However in June the following year when I made a change, I saved over that file accidentally and lost it. (yikes) Anyway, good things to come with this series.

My first present is a Bonus POV that takes place after Mistletoe (a previous POV). If you are a re-reader, you may want to read Mistletoe again before this one. Click the link and enjoy.

http://figment.com/books/735986-Bonus-POV-BFM-Joyride-Mistletoe-2-/widget?size=small&desc=true&stats=true

My second present (because the next book isn’t going to release this year like I hoped) is a sneak peek at the first chapter in Have No Mercy. Enjoy!!!

http://figment.com/books/736026-Partial-First-Chapter-of-HNM/widget?size=small&desc=true&stats=true

For my Through the Lens fans…

Again, I apologize for Broken Lens not releasing. So for your present, I’ve written a POV from TTL from Ethan’s POV. I hope you like. Also, I believe the first chapter of Broken Lens was posted a while ago. I’ll post that link just in case.

http://figment.com/books/735993-Bonus-POV-TTL-Holidays/widget?size=small&desc=true&stats=true

Chapter One (previous posted)

http://figment.com/books/602318-Broken-Lens-Chapter-One-Preview/widget?size=small&desc=true&stats=true

For my Alliance fans…

Thank you guys for being patient. Rouge is written and awaiting my final read through before it goes to beta and editing. For your present, I will post a very unedited version of the first chapter. You will get both Keller and Hudson’s POV. I’m tempted to post without reading myself because I can’t get distracted right now. I love the way my writing partner writes. (Yes, that’s me fan girling. I have no shame.) And of course, Keller has a way of sucking me back in. (I read the first chapter at least. Gosh I want to stop what I’m doing. It’s been over a year since I read. It’s almost like reading for the first time.)

http://figment.com/books/736011-First-Chapter-of-Rogue/widget?size=small&desc=true&stats=true

For my Assets fans (Balance Sheet series)…

Liabilities will be released next week. YAYAY! For those of you that requested an ARC it’s coming soon. I’ll ask your help in doing a promo post on your blog or wherever. I’ll send that information soon for those who signed up.

In the meantime, I have a raw POV from Kalen’s POV from Assets. I hope you like. An extended version will be included as a bonus in the back of Liabilities.

http://figment.com/books/735999-Bonus-POV-Assets-Out-of-Town-mature-/widget?size=small&desc=true&stats=true

HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!!!

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Posted by shannondermott on December 22, 2013 in Blog, Change of POV

Happy Holidays…

10 Dec

It’s been a while since my last post. (I feel as if I’m in confession). And I feel horrible that I haven’t been able to keep up with posting on a regular.

Liabilities. It’s been promised to me by next week. Then it depends how fast I can get through any revisions that need to be made when it will be released. I’m keeping my fingers crossed it won’t take too long. But I refuse to make any more promises. It seems like when I do, it becomes an epic fail every time.

I will say there will be an AWESOME giveaway in connect with the release of the book, the likes of which most likely haven’t been seen. For those that are interested in participating in a blog tour and receiving an ARC, contact me. If you have blogging friends that might be interested in participating, pass the word even if they haven’t read the first book.

The link to sign up is below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ak5X97B6h9i-Ml6qzlf8OATDCGp5-2fz_wuRF8A5C44/viewform

I will send out ARCs in mobi or epub form.

I’m still in the middle of three other projects in various stages of progress. Hang in there with me. I haven’t forgotten Jess & Ethan. And Mercy and the boys are always on my mind. I’m itching to write Lizzy and Striker’s story. But that is far down on my to do list.

I love hearing from you guys. I try to always respond. I’ve had a couple of questions come through my website that I was unable to answer because the e-mail address came back incorrect. If you haven’t heard back from me, try contacting me again and double-check your e-mail address. You can always also contact me through Facebook and Twitter also.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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Posted by shannondermott on December 10, 2013 in Blog

Have No Mercy

07 Nov

With determination that has no bounds, Mercy has set on a quest to make things right. Life is a journey and hers has been a bumpy road. None of that matters. She will have no mercy for anyone that gets in her way. No matter the price or at the cost of her own life, she will persevere.

Her actions may have caught up with her. Their consequences may be dire. However, thrust into another realm on a promise that seems meaningless now, she will find her heart in an unexpected place. Love will conquer all and the two will become one if they are all to survive.

Above the rest, one consequence however may derail her plans. The demon she freed with her dagger may prove to be more dangerous dead than alive.

Sometimes, I wonder how I got here. Like today. Where I am is still a mystery to me. Yet I must succeed on a quest if I am to find him, save him from a fate that wasn’t meant to be his but mine.

However, today, I’m put in a position to make a decision that isn’t my own. Yet I’m alone and out of options.

I can only hope he will forgive me, they will forgive me. I will do as I must to protect them both from all that I am.

I will succeed where others have failed or I will die trying. There isn’t hope unless I have faith that what I’m doing this time is right and true. I refuse to make the same mistakes as I have in the past. I must be true to my heart and true to the path laid in front of me. My soul no longer matters, my destiny already determined. And I will make this right. I will fix this.

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Posted by shannondermott on November 7, 2013 in Blog, Dear Journal, Teasers

Flynn and more…

03 Nov

Writing can be a lonely place. And at times, a difficult one. Right now I have a total of four completed stories in my head. If I could plug a thumb drive in my ear and simply hit download on the screen of my brain, Broken Lens, two new stories and the fourth Mercy novel would be complete. No editing would be required because in my head everything would download grammatically correct.

Unfortunately for me, it doesn’t work that way. And at times, I can’t bring myself to type the words. It’s not really writer’s block as I know what to say. But it’s something that prevents me from typing them anyway. Unlike some authors, I don’t have a strict regiment for writing every day. As much as I’ve tried to implement that policy, so far it hasn’t worked.

I must admit that I’m anxious to write the Mercy story. The way it’s unfolded in my head, Flynn is eager to get out and on paper. And of course there are a few more surprises that should please some.

However, I have 2 stories I must finish first. Liabilities is written and is begging me to finish the editing process. But Ethan has filled my thoughts the last two days. I’ve chosen Broken Lens to be my Nanowrimo story. For those that don’t know, it’s National Novel Writing Month, which is November.

In two days, I’ve written over 13,000 words to what I’d already written. I know every word that needs to be written from start to finish. And I fear if I stop to work on something else, I’ll lose my momentum. Heck at the way I’m working, I could be finished by week’s end. But I’ll make no such promises. Want a teaser…

This book is written from Ethan’s POV (at least mostly).

“You see Ethan, my lawyers assure me that this case will be dropped. The prosecution is not in the business of working on losing cases.”

There it was. I couldn’t stop the question in my head from tumbling from my mouth. “What does this have to do with me?”

“Everything,” he taunted.

Even though Ethan has consumed me, that doesn’t mean I don’t have Flynn, Luke, Sebastian, Paul, Keller, Turner, Kalen and Colton on my brain. Opps, did I mention Colton. Forget I said that. That’s for another time.

*Looks away because I’ve said too much.* 😉

(Change topic :))

So I wrote that POV of Flynn ages ago. And someone asked me about the next Mercy book on the Cambion’s group on Goodreads. I do try to pay attention and respond to questions and such on various media. For that reason, I’m taking this time to do a blog post which I haven’t done in forever and post this POV. So, you guys can thank Kelly. It was her kind words that took me out of Ethanville and back into Flynn Heights, lol. I’m a sucker for kind words.

Anyway guys, no matter what book you are waiting for, I’m working on it in some way. Liabilities will be released this month if it’s the last thing I do. Broken Lens will be on its heels. Then, I’ll put all my effort into the next Mercy book. I do have the cover to share with you all, but another day.

Click here for a BFM prequel POV.

http://figment.com/books/699791-Prelude-to-BFM-Girls/widget?size=small&desc=true&stats=true

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Posted by shannondermott on November 3, 2013 in Blog, Change of POV, Teasers

Cover Reveal and Bonus

11 Oct

So, yeah, a lot going on. Quick update, Liabilities is still in editing for all those of you that have asked. Up next is Broken Lens and another project that I’ve been working on.

However, I’ve been dreaming in full color the next Mercy book. It’s pressing on my brain to release all the words locked up in my head. This next installment should be an adventure for sure. I think a ton of you will be happy.

So for those of you that loved Alliance here is the cover for Rogue.

And as a bonus, I’ve written a BONUS POV from AOM (and a teaser from Rouge) where one of the Alliance characters and Mercy meet up at a party.

So click here…

http://figment.com/books/707708-Bonus-POV-AOM-Rouge-Frat-Party

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Posted by shannondermott on October 11, 2013 in Blog, Change of POV

Silence…

10 Oct

Silence is not always golden. I think I’ve finally done it with AOM. My WTF endings have finally silenced the crowd. Not sure how I feel about that. 😦

However, for those of you left stunned, I have a POV ready. I swear I promised one a while back but here it is.

http://figment.com/books/699790-Prelude-to-BFM-Football

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Posted by shannondermott on October 10, 2013 in Blog, Change of POV

Do you have an audible account?

10 Oct

Do you have an audible account? Have you read or listen to Through the Lens yet? If you are interested or have a friend who may be interested, I have a deal for you. I’m offering review copies of Through the Lens through audible. I have five or so codes to be redeemed through audible.com for anyone interested in listening/reviewing Through the Lens, produced by Brick Shop Audio, narrated by Erin Mallon. She also narrated Sweet Evil series by Wendy Higgins.

If you are interested, please contact me through my webpage, DM on Twitter or PM through Goodreads.

Have an awesome day!!!

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Posted by shannondermott on October 10, 2013 in Blog

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Promised teaser

It’s a New Year…

Prada Handbag and a $50 Giftcard

I’m giving away a Prada handbag like one given to Bailey in Liabilities.

http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/share-code/YjM4NDM4NzEwNDBlYjBiMjkwZjFiNzJlYWQ2MzhjOjM=/

News and gifts…

Happy Holidays…

Have No Mercy

Flynn and more…

Cover Reveal and Bonus

Silence…

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