Finally Summer, and Bon Voyage From Susan Sheehey

Finally, summer!

Summer is my favorite season, yes, even down here in Texas where it's a billion degrees and we can cook eggs on the sidewalk (not the best recommended flavor). But it's the season where I can go swimming with my boys, their most favorite thing in the world. I also have my most fruitful plotting sessions in the pool.

More importantly, summer is when most of my novels are set. 

Royals of Solana series in the South Pacific, the Knights of Texas novella series in Texas, and the Sweet Escape series in various tropical resorts, or at least by a beach.

What do you have planned for the summer? Any interesting trips or experiences planned?

I have a lot planned this summer. Between RWA Convention in Colorado in July, followed by a writer's retreat with friends at Lake Conroe, I'll be busy chauffeuring around my boys to various appointments and summer camps. They are both on the Autism Spectrum, and require a lot of intervention (literally, appointments every single day for both of them).
So, I think I'm going to invest in voice recording software for the frequent hauls in the car. That's the only way I can keep up with my writing schedule. Not to mention, I always carry around my notebook to write while I sit in lobbies.

Unfortunately, for those reasons, I have to bow out of my contributions to Smart Girls Read Romance Blog.

Thank you all for following me here. I've greatly enjoyed being a part of this wonderful blog, and sharing with you. The authors on this page are fantastic, and you're in good hands with them! I'd like to extend a special thanks to Caroline Clemmons, a true gem!

Keep reading, keep loving, farewell, and God bless you all!

Royals of Solana series

Dry Spell - Sweet Escape series

Knights of Texas series

Susan Sheehey writes contemporary romance, romantic suspense and adventure, and women's fiction. Water is a crucial element in all her novels, and she's a strong advocate for Autism awareness and acceptance. Follow her on her Facebook, Twitter, GoodReads, Amazon, and BookBub. Join her newsletter here for monthly goodies!

Merry Christmas With Straight No Chaser - By Susan Sheehey

I'm a total sucker for Christmas carols, especially ones that make me laugh my face off. I found Straight No Chaser several years ago from my husband who found their YouTube videos. Seeing them live is even better. They are my favorite A Capella group, and I run their Christmas album on loop all December.

Here's one of my all-time favorites, their version of 12 Days of Christmas.
I promise, you will not be able to stop laughing.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza, or whatever you celebrate. Peace be with you.

Can't get enough? Here's another one I adore, the Christmas Can-Can.

From Susan Sheehey

Susan Sheehey writes romantic suspense and contemporary romance. Her latest series, Knights of Texas, a contemporary luxury male escort novella series, was released in October 2017, with more on the way. Her romantic suspense series, Royals of Solana, will have a boxset released with a new novella early next year, as well. Susan is a strong advocate for Autism awareness and acceptance, and includes the healing element of water in all her stories. She lives and laughs in Texas with her husband and two boys. Follow Susan on Facebook, BookBub, Pinterest, Twitter, and SusanSheehey.com.

Delving Into Indie Publishing

I've just published my first series, on KDP--all by myself.
Up until this point, I've been with small publishers who specialize in ebooks, with minimal success.

I'm as excited as I am terrified.

Fronting the costs of editing, cover design, formatting was a bit of a wincer, but not that nerve wrecking.
Uploading these beauties on the various retail sites is intimidating.
Managing all of my own marketing, AMS & Facebook ads--scary as crap.
Because all the cost is my own, and I don't know what I'm doing.
I'm relying heavily on my friends who've gone this route before, and listening to various 'experts' give their advice via self-help books and seminars.

Have any of you gone this route? Any advice you can offer a selfpub-newbie?

If you're interested in this series, check it out!

KNIGHTS OF TEXAS ~ Luxury male escort novella series
Available for preorder now, $0.99 each. Official release Oct 24, 2017

Welcome to the Knights of Texas. These noble protectors of pleasure bring their expertise and determination to showing a woman her true worth. Revealing a woman’s value is their devoted mission, and these southern charmers can all but guarantee kindling a woman’s heart.

Tell Me What You Want

Tell Me What You Crave

with more on the way

Susan Sheehey writes contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and women's fiction. Water plays a crucial element in her novels, and she's a strong advocate for Autism awareness and acceptance. Forced to give up Diet Coke, she now functions on heavy amounts of French Vanilla coffee. Susan lives and laughs in Texas with her husband and two boys. Follow her at www.SusanSheehey.com and join her monthly newsletter for sneak peek info and prizes. She is also active on Facebook and Twitter. ~Escape in romance & suspense!