 Recently, we've been giving out ARC (Advanced Reader Copies) for Lovely: Elite Domes of Washington and my author was curious as to how she could give the ebook to readers willing to review the novel. Experienced book reviewers already know all this, but some of her friends are not so kindle or e-reader savvy. Now, I have a kindle, so there is nothing easier for me to upload a PDF or .mobi files directly to my device. I can even convert PDF files to .mobi files during the process of sending it over. All I do is send it to my kindle email address. Below are instructions on how to do this. If you don't have a kindle, there is a video at the end of this post that might help you load into your Nook or Kobo e-reader. After you set up permissions in the Amazon website you can email the file to your kindle. But first you have to know your kindle email and give your everyday @gmail.com, or whatever email you have, permissions to send to your kindle email. It's so simple there is no doubt in my mind why kindle is the best e-reader. Go to your Amazon account right now and then follow these instructions: How to send a document to your Kindle:
Now, for those that don't have a kindle, it's going to take a little bit more..elbow grease and technical knowledge. Those that don't know what a thumb drive is should turn to a tech-savvy person to do this. However, I've given a video below that might help.
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Snow Blood Season 1 Blog Tour begins! Each blog below will have a unique blurb, interview or excerpt to give you for the story of the original vampire seen through the eyes of his canine companion! Snow Blood is the epic story of the first vampire as told through the eyes of his kindred dog. When Brogio must turn Snow, a beautiful white husky, in order to save the dog, a series of events are unleashed that reveal a sinister plot against the father of all vampires. As life and true death experiences bond the master vampire and his newly transformed vampire canine together, they unravel a conspiracy that when resolved may return Selene, the love of Brogio’s life, back to him and set him free from the lonely existences that has plagued him for thousands of years. 5 Points of Interest about the Book’s Content or Story: 1. Snow Blood is the story of the first vampire. 2. Snow Blood is told from the POV of a vampire dog. 3. Snow Blood, a kindred dog, attempts to battle jealous gods who would keep his master, Brogio, from reuniting with the love of his life, lost to him thousands of years ago. 4. Vampires, werewolves, monsters, mythological gods, and evil humans galore! 5. The scoundrel, Kane, the first son of the original vampire, will become one of your favorite characters. November 10- December 8 November 10 Interview Diane’s Book Blog http://dianes-book.blogspot.com November 11 Top Ten List Darkest Cravings www.darkestcravings.blogspot.com November 12 Spotlight 3 Partners in Shopping, Nana, Mommy, & Sissy, Too! http://3partnersinshopping.blogspot.com November 13 Interview Deal Sharing Aunt www.dealsharingaunt.blogspot.com November 14 Interview Pembroke Sinclair www.pembrokesinclair.blogspot.com November 17 Interview Author Karen Swart www.authorkarenswart.blogspot.com November 18 Spotlight and review Penny For Them... http://pennyforthemuk.com/Tour November 19 Character Interview Eclipse Reviews www.totaleclipsreviews.blogspot.com November 20 Interview Shut Up & Read http://shutupandreadgroup.blogspot.com/ November 21 Spotlight Lisa’s World of Books www.lisasworldofbooks.net November 24 Interview The Creatively Green Write at Home Mom www.creativelygreen.blogspot.com November 25 Guest Blog Roxanne’s Realm www.roxannerhoads.com November 26 Review Cabin Goddess www.cabingoddess.com November 28 Spotlight Emma Weylin http://emmaweylin.com/ December 1 Spotlight and review Coffee Addicts Books http://www.selenityjadebooks.blogspot.com/ December 3 Review Paranormal Romance and Authors That Rock www.pratr.wordpress.com December 4 Interview and review happy tails and tales http://happytailsandtales.blogspot.com December 5 Spotlight Sizzling Book Blog http://chelssizzle.blogspot.com/ December 8 Interview Fang-tastic Books www.fang-tasticbooks.blogspot.com About Carol McKibben Carol McKibben was a magazine publisher for 20+ years. She has published Luke’s Tale, Riding Through It and Snow Blood Season 1. Luke’s Tale and Snow Blood are targeted to a YA market. Luke’s Tale was included in the Summer Solstice Top 12 Book Pick List. Carol writes from the heart of a dog’s eyes. Her books help support her dog rescue efforts and focus on unconditional love. Carol and her Labradoodle Neo and Labrador Retriever Binks are currently working on Snow Blood Season 2. Go to http://www.carolmckibben.com or email [email protected].
 First, what is DRM? Digital rights management (DRM) refers to digital locks used by contents creators and publishers to restrict unauthorized use of their digital contents, and to control how such contents are accessed and shared when usage is authorized. Copyright owners may use DRM to protect their digital contents by using encryption systems that allow remote monitoring and control. Published contents such as ebooks may be encrypted to prevent piracy. Several authors, publishers, and end-users are often divided about the role DRM plays. Over the years, DRM has influenced digital content protection, access, and sharing from unauthorized users. However, DRM controversy evolves from how it restricts authorized users from enjoying the benefits of what they have already paid for. So, basically what DRM means is... 
At least the reader can't pass their books from one device to another. Wait a minute...doesn't Amazon have a way of passing from device to device? What about Whisper net? How does that work? I sense a different blog post here. Now I'm a small time publisher and I really don't have a fancy way to detect where my books are going so in general, I go DRM free. A plus side is the result is people are willing to buy a book that's DRM free and since you really don't have control of pirates being pirates, you hurt your sales and that's just bad business. And now, a chart to visualize my point. 
I got this chart from July 2014 Author Earnings (click for link)
However, because I like to know about things before I spout off, we did some research and came up with our Pros and Cons.
The Pros of DRM Some authors, publishers and even end-users have supported DRM, and most of their argument revolves around the following: Protect Intellectual Property: proponents of DRM have argued that authors deserve the right to own their brain child. Without DRM, authors (especially self-published authors) may easily lose their brain child to publishers, other authors, or even an unknown pirate. DRM makes it possible for authors and publishers to track and monitor how their contents are accessed and shared. Without DRM pirates can easily copy and redistribute ebooks illegally and may end up with more money than publishers and authors. Of course being plundered by pirates is bad for business however, these were people that were NEVER going to buy your book in the first place. You can feel riped-off and fight those pirates and put forth the effort, hours and hair-pulling of chasing them down, or you can consider it the price of marketing. Yes, marketing because most people will buy your book if it's: a) Affordable b) Easy to obtain c) They know you will entertain or educate People don't want to feel like thieves and with those three assets above in place, you're normal person will not go through all the effort to rip you off. DRM Ensures Authors’ Payment: DRM ensures that authors get paid for their work based on facts and figures gathered from DRM data. The remote monitoring system of DRM makes it possible to collect relevant data about consumers, number of purchase made, and buying patterns. Self-published authors can easily find out what to expect from the sales of their ebooks. Also, authors working with publishers may be aware of what to expect from their ebook sales, though it may be subject to initial contract agreement. I'd like to point out, I don't have any special DRM tracking device. Maybe Amazon does, but I don't. The Cons of DRM The following are some of the cons of DRM: Limit Accessibility and Portability: DRM makes it impossible for consumers to access contents they paid for on desired platforms except the ones authorized by the copyright owners. This system places the consumer at a disadvantage and makes it almost impossible to move around with contents they paid for using a preferred device. Unfair Profit: copyright owners often claim that DRM is aimed at curbing piracy, but the system has been used to generate unfair profits for authors and publishers. Buyers may have to pay for an ebook twice or more just to view contents in a different format or device. Some DRM systems are specifically designed to limit accessibility instead of redistribution. Hack and Crack: authors and publishers who support the use of DRM are aware that pirates can hack and crack DRM encryptions. When content’s DRM is cracked, it is often available for free online or via several devices for copying and sharing. In such situations, many consumers simply sidestep the genuine source of the digital content. However, when contents are DRM free, consumers will buy from the genuine source. The reason is simple they can move what they pay for to almost any convenient format or device. Consumers often prefer to acquire contents form genuine sources except if such contents have been encrypted to limit usage. This is true even of my own household. ACTION ITEM: The takeaway is--make it simple to read your stuff! DRM isn't going to protect you from pirates. The law isn't going to protect you from pirates. Fans and admirers will support you. Put your energy into making them happy. Just like you need a thick skin for critics, you need a thick skin for those who would steal for the sake of stealing. For most, their conscious guides them. Just make it easy for them to say...I'd rather my favorite author get the money so she can write some more.  Vampires, menages, BDSM, sex clubs, Dommes, subs, zombies... These eight original stories by some of today's hottest erotic romance writers have one thing in common – a Masquerade. Behind a facade, the constraints of society fade, and fantasies come to life. Lose yourself in the Masquerade, and explore your wildest desires. Let the games begin… Featuring: C.P. Mandara - Dancing With Death Alisa Easton - Masked Desires Paige Matthews - Secrets Glenda Horsfall - Under Cover Gale Stanley - Optical Illusions Kayla Lords - The Iron Maiden Dakota Skye - Dominating Justice Hunter S. Jones - Fables Deux AUTHOR'S BIOS Dancing with Death by C.P. Mandara  Christina Mandara is a UK authoress and currently has five books in print: The Riding School, Learning the Ropes, Hot to Trot, Named and Shamed, and A Rough Ride. http://author.to/CPMandara Monsieur Martinet is no ordinary vampire. He is a master at his craft and can control humans with the merest flick of his eyelids. The vampire huntress with the porcelain skin and flaming red hair has killed all of his brethren, without exception and he now seeks the ultimate revenge: her submission in HIS bed. 
Masked Desires by Alisa Easton  Alisa is a reader, a writer, a daydreamer, a lover, and an ice cream eater. She loves her fiction the way she loves her life - with plenty of steam. www.alisaeaston.com Clara had been accused of many things but daring had never been one of them. Everything changes the night she attends a masquerade ball with her best friend. Her identity hidden behind a mask, Clara is free of her inhibitions to live her wildest fantasies. 
Secrets by Paige Matthews  Paige Matthews grew up in New England and currently lives there with her family. She writes erotic romance and erotica with BDSM themes. Currently, Paige has five novels published and another series coming. Join her on her website for more. www.paigematthews.com Secrets are always hidden. Masquerade balls hide what we don't want known. Combine them together and you have one erotic tale of firsts, secrets and reveals. 
Under Cover by Glenda Horsfall  Born in Edinburgh, an accountant and author who likes to write romance with a bit of spice. Married to my own hero and raising four of our own. www.GlendaHorsfall.com Learn how the punishment for disobeying her master can be both pleasure and pain. 
Optical Illusions by Gale Stanley  Gale Stanley was born in Philadelphia PA. She was the kid who always had her nose in a book, her head in the clouds, and her hands on a pad and pencil. Some things never change. http://galestanley.net/ Once upon a time, Maggie was easy prey for a pedophile. Now she prefers fantasy to physicality. Then one enchanted evening she meets a man who tempts her beyond all reason. 
The Iron Maiden by Kayla Lords  Erotic writer, sex blogger, living the BDSM lifestyle, and drinking tea - all with a bit of sass and sarcasm. http://www.kaylalords.com Sir and Babygirl have tested their limits before. This time, they're taking it to whole new level - and making a new friend along the way. 
Dominating Justice by Dakota Skye  Dakota Skye is a paranormal erotic romance author fascinated by all thing unexplained in the Universe. Her books include a Blurred Lines, Impact Zone, Uncharted Territory, SnowBound, and the short story Dominating Justice (Masquerade). http://www.authordakotaskye.com Lawyer by day, sex den owner by night, witch all the time, Melinda Dubois is an expert at keeping secrets. When the thorn-in-her-side Judge Bradley Bennett becomes The Den's newest elite client, she looks forward to playing Domme and doling out some justice of her own. As vulnerabilities are exposed and masks removed, the question becomes---who is dominating whom? 
Fables Deux by Hunter S. Jones  Writer. Originally from Tennessee now living in Atlanta, GA – an Exile on Peachtree Street. I make things up and write them down. Author of the best-selling romantic series, September Stories, and some hot steamy erotica. http://www.huntersjones.com Fables Deux, follow up to the erotic steampunk novella, Fables of the Reconstruction, finds the time traveling zombies Pierre von Minxle and Mary Montague in 2014. You’ll never believe where they are and what they are into now.
Book Blurb: Congressman Jonathan Brond has mastered his work, his reputation and the art of sexual domination while keeping his family’s political legacy intact. But a chance encounter with college student Christiana Snow promises something he didn’t think was possible–meeting someone honest. When the charismatic man proposes a summer of sensual, sexual submission, Christiana leaps into his world—the antidote to her bland life. But Washington, D.C. is an unforgiving place; soon gossip and scandal threatens their relationship. Yet, in a town of players, sometimes introducing a new game is the only way out. Who knew love would be the winning plan?  But, because you're a TRP reader and in appreciation of your time and support to Elizabeth, we have a special offer! If you'd like a R4R (Read for Review) ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) please visit the link [[HERE]] and fill out the form. On November 8th I will then send you a copy of "Lovely" in either PDF, .mobi or .epub file in exchange for giving the book an honest review on Amazon or Goodreads. This offer closes on Friday, November 7th, 2014 at 9 p.m. Eastern time. If you want an ARC, visit [[HERE]] now. Of course, if you'd rather pre-order the book and have a LOVELY New Year's Day 2015, please follow the link [[HERE]]. For those of you who've read the FREE story "Holiday Ties" by Elizabeth SaFleur, you'll notice Yvette DeCord is also in "Lovely". We see her BEFORE Ryan Knightbridge in this story. What?? You haven't read it? Well here's what people are saying about "Holiday Ties": Again we want to thank you all for your support of Elizabeth SaFleur and this series. You are much appreciated.  Elizabeth SaFleur is an erotic romance author and recovering public relations practitioner who writes, tweets and posts under a pseudonym since her former business clients might be shocked at her new career choice. She wrote the Elite Doms of Washington contemporary erotic romance series, debuting in January 2015, after a thirty-year career serving D.C. clients. Today Elizabeth shares twenty-eight, wildlife-filled acres in Central Virginia with her husband and dog, and is sometimes separated from her laptop to indulge in dance classes and local wineries. Elizabeth is a member of the Romance Writers Association and avid reader of all fiction genres. www.ElizabethSaFleur.com
NaNoWriMo time!! It's a great time, a fun time, full of imaginations and people who want to get that novel done!! Writers!! This is your time of year!! For those who are still trying to pronounce NaNoWriMo it's short for National Novel Writing Month. All of November joins in for the writing of a 50k word goal! You'll see status updates, badges (we don't need no stinking badges), and your writer friends will be pulling their hair out, mumbling to themselves over calculators (trying to find out how many words they need to write to catch up on those few days they skipped). In the beginning, I was like: "The F**k? 50,000 words?"
Seriously, I was thinking, how the hell do people do it? How do you write over 2,000 words? Then I got into writing and listening to podcasts and realized, this is something you can do! YES!! EVEN YOU! Even if you hunt and peck at the keyboard, you can get those words out!! Here are some things I do to get me going:
In the beginning I was both thrilled and terrified when I got my first ghostwriting job. Would it be good enough? Would people read my stories? Would I make the deadline? That's all past me now. I know what I can do. Consider NaNoWriMo your time to see what you can do! Now, after becoming a Ghostwriter I'm thinking: "NaNoWriMo." "I did that last week..." "Whaaaaaa?" 
Okay, it does take me about two weeks, but I realized Ghostwriting is a lot like NaNoWriMo--every month. Writing for others, for money, gets your butt in gear. ACTION ITEM: So this November, make a contract with a friend, pay yourself to get the job done or dare to write a story on a deadline for money. That last one will bring the knowledge of yourself to the surface. See what you can do! Don't stop! Good luck! He-he! 
Yes, that is me smiling at past thoughts of, "How the hell am I going to write 3,000 words a day?
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