Return to Paradise - Jewel of Solana Release 3/20/17

It's time to return to paradise!
The tropical island of Solana is my exotic dream, that unfortunately with my twisted writer mind I run its inhabitants through hellish conditions. But if I didn't, where would the suspense part come in for the romantic suspense series?

I introduced the Solanian Royal Family in Prince of Solana, released just this past February. The very first story in the Royals of Solana trilogy.
The great news is people only had to wait 30 days for the next novel. Jewel of Solana is the princesses' story, and just as action packed and steamy as the first.

Princess Alanna Peralta escapes a brutal attack on her island home after a vicious cartel assassinates her family. To save the royal bloodline and family legacy—the priceless necklace Luna de Azul—she conceals her identity. Boarding a yacht, she lands in the arms of a brazenly handsome engineer, who might be her guardian angel—or a greedy demon in disguise.

Gabriel Flynn can’t look anyone in the eye. A childhood quirk made it unbearable to be around anyone. Until an obsidian-haired beauty begs for help. She is clearly not as she seems, and Flynn doubts her story…and intentions.

With danger at every turn, Alanna and Flynn discover the limitless reach of the cartel’s power. Flynn must decide how much he trusts her. As danger closes in, Alanna is torn between sacrifices—her life, family legacy, and country…or her heart.

Jewel of Solana releases March, 20th, 2017. If you'd like, preorder your copy here:
Amazon Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Jewel-Solana-Royals-Book-ebook/dp/B06XBLL12R
Apple iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/jewel-of-solana/id1209529663?mt=11

On that lovely day, I will be hopping around a few Romance Blogger groups on Facebook, and offering a bunch of Amazon Gift cards to a winner from each page. Follow along and enter for your chance to win, too!

~Kalpas Book Blog https://www.facebook.com/kalpasbb/

~Sexy Sirens Book Blog https://www.facebook.com/sexysirensbookblog/

~SJ's Book Blog https://www.facebook.com/SJsBookBlog/

~Southern Vixens Book Obsessions https://www.facebook.com/svbookobsessions/

~Sassy Southern Book Blog https://www.facebook.com/sassysouthernbookblog/

Be sure to join those groups before release day. Check out my Facebook page to see if more Blogger Pages were added!

Susan Sheehey writes contemporary romance and romantic suspense novels. Water is a crucial element in all of her stories, sometimes taking on a character all its own. She's a strong advocate for autism awareness and acceptance, in honor of her son. Susan is also a freelance editor and proofreader. Forced to give up Diet Coke, she has become a French Vanilla coffee addict, and lives and laughs with her husband and two boys in Texas. Follow Susan on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and SusanSheehey.com.

Romance Reader Conventions: What You Love Most

Readers, how appealing are major reader conferences to you? Conferences such as RT Convention (RomanticTimes), RWA Conference (Romance Writers of America), and RomCon (RomanceConference)?

For those of you who have never been to one, or don’t know what they are, they are massive conventions where readers can not only have their books signed by the authors, but you get to mingle, party, and become friends with these authors. Most of the time they are a Saturday or Sunday event, sometimes a full weekend, or even a week-long event in large hotels with events going on all day and into the evenings. There are huge giveaways, free swag, great food, and even plenty of chances to meet a bunch of cover models, depending on which one you attend.

Susan Sheehey at RT Convention 2015, Dallas, TX

Last year was my first RT Convention in Dallas. The year before, was my first ever RWA Conference in San Antonio. I loved both conferences tremendously. It was a huge bonus that I was a published author by then, and could participate in the book signings.

As a brand new published author, though, I was an unknown. Therefore I didn’t sell many novels at either, so the cost of the conference registration alone put me in the red. But bottom line, I’d never had so much fun at an author event ever.

For those who know what they and have been to one, do you think the registration fees or ticket prices are worth it? Do you like to bring in your own books to have them signed, or do you like purchasing brand new books on the spot? Do you attend these events for specific authors, or are you that avid a fan of the genre, and love the opportunity to meet new authors and find new characters to read?

Swag from RWA Conference 2014

As a fairly new published author, I don’t have the budget to attend all of the events I’d like to in a given year. I normally have to pick 1 major conference a year, and then attend small signings more local to home. I LOVE interacting with readers, making new friends, and of course I always love an excuse to party! Not to mention all of the fabulous books! This year I’ll be attending RT Convention again, this time in Las Vegas in April.

Here are some of the major reader conventions coming up throughout the year. Can you add more that I’ve forgotten? Let me know which ones you’ll be going to!

The Novel Experience Event, Atlanta, GA – April 7-11^th, 2016

RT Convention, Las Vegas, NV – April 12-17^th, 2016

Book Con, Chicago, IL – May 14^th, 2016

Romance Novel Convention (RNC), Las Vegas, NV – June 1-5^th, 2016

Fresh Fiction’s Boas & Tiaras, Allen, TX – June 11^th, 2016

RWA Conference, San Diego, CA – July 13-16^th, 2016

Authors After Dark, Savannah, GA – August 3-7^th, 2016

Historical Romance Retreat, Spokane, WA – Sept 22-25^th, 2016

RomCon, Denver, CO – Sept 30^th-Oct 1^st, 2016

InD’Scribe Author & Reader Con, Burbank, CA – October 6-9^th, 2016

Fresh Fiction’s Readers & ‘Ritas, Allen, TX – Nov 11-13^th, 2016

Susan Sheehey writes romantic suspense, contemporary romance, and women's fiction.She lives and laughs in Texas with her husband and two boys.  Water plays a crucial element in all of her novels, and she is a huge advocate for Autism Awareness. Follow Susan at SusanSheehey.com, on Facebook, Twitter, GoodReads, and Amazon.