First Release in YEARS - In Darkness: The Vampire Available Now!

Years in the making, it is finally available:

In Darkness: The Vampire

By L. Diane Wolfe

Souls shrouded in darkness…

Stuck working as a barmaid for her demanding father, Anna dreams of adventure. When mysterious strangers enter the bar, she overhears they seek Zancrela, an ancient fortress filled with treasure and a magical library. Taking her chance, she offers to guide them. The conditions: deliver Zancrela or die.

As they journey through the wilderness, she discovers their secret: they are vampires. And most view her as food. One takes interest in her and her heart dares to hope, but it might not be enough to change her fate. Will Anna find Zancrela or become a vampire morsel?

Romance/Paranormal/Vampires - Fantasy/Paranormal - Fantasy/Romance
eBook ISBN 9781939844903
$3.99 eBook available in all formats

Links: Amazon / iTunes / Barnes & Noble / Kobo / Scribed / Goodreads


TOUR DATES:

I am also doing a virtual tour for this book. These amazing people and bloggers have chosen to host me:

February 6: Elizabeth S. Craig and Rapid Releasing a Series

February 7: Author Victoria Liiv with an interview

February 8: Reading Nook with an interview

February 8: N. N. Light’s Book Heaven with a special feature

February 10: Sandra Cox with a special feature & foodie facts

February 13: Alex J. Cavanaugh with unique vampire movies

February 16: Juneta Key-Stormdance Books with Author & Publisher Don’t Mix Well!

February 20: VL Book Reviews and What I’ve Learned About Book Marketing

February 22: Shannon Lawrence and How to Tie Together a Series


There are several Goodreads lists where this title would fit. An author cannot nominate her own book, but perhaps some of you could pick a list and nominate it for me?

Clean Paranormal Romances
Indie Novellas, Novelettes, & Short Stories
Vampires Nothing But Vampires
Paranormal Vampire-Werewolf
Romance with Non-Human Lead
Great Paranormal Romances
Paranormal Indie Books


Are you a fan of novellas or paranormal romance?
Thank you for sharing this moment of joy with me.
This week's first stop is live - VL Book Reviews and What I’ve Learned About Book Marketing

And so is stop #2 - Shannon Lawrence and How to Tie Together a Series

The Insecure Writer’s Support Group and Dancing Lemur Press News

It’s time for another edition of The Insecure Writer’s Support Group, founded by Ninja Captain, Alex J. Cavanaugh.

Today’s question: If you are an Indie author, do you make your own covers or purchase them? If you publish trad, how much input do you have about what goes on your cover?

At Dancing Lemur Press, all of our covers are made in-house by our illustrator. Only once did we use a stock image. (At the author’s insistence and we’ve always regretted it as I’ve seen it on another cover. That is why we will NEVER AGAIN use a stock image. One’s cover should be unique.)

I am the one that chooses the scene and often ask the author for more details or their input. Then I let the illustrator work his magic. I usually only make suggestions if asked or on my own covers. (I try not to interfere as I am the writer and publisher, not the illustrator!)

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And in the world of Dancing Lemur Press…

We recently signed Shelly Ellis for another Bubba & Squirt novel.
The next one will be Bubba and Squirt: City of Bones.
We’ll keep you posted on cover art and release date.


Last year we also signed Damien Larkin for a third Mars book – Blood Red Steel.
It is currently with the head editor and we’ll have cover art for it soon.
Release date is October 3, 2023.

Tales From the Valley by WATCH Youth comes out March 7.
Juvenile Fiction – short stories/action & adventure
Print ISBN 9781939844934, $10.95
eBook ISBN 9781939844941, $3.99
Preorder links will be up soon.
This is a special kids project and headed up by Elizabeth Seckman.

And finally, In Darkness: The Vampire comes out next Tuesday!

In Darkness: The Vampire
By L. Diane Wolfe

Souls shrouded in darkness…

Stuck working as a barmaid for her demanding father, Anna dreams of adventure. When mysterious strangers enter the bar, she overhears they seek Zancrela, an ancient fortress filled with treasure and a magical library. Taking her chance, she offers to guide them. The conditions: deliver Zancrela or die.

As they journey through the wilderness, she discovers their secret: they are vampires. And most view her as food. One takes interest in her and her heart dares to hope, but it might not be enough to change her fate. Will Anna find Zancrela or become a vampire morsel?

Release date – February 7, 2023
Romance/Paranormal/Vampires - Fantasy/Paranormal - Fantasy/Romance
eBook ISBN 9781939844903
$3.99 eBook available in all formats

Links: Amazon / iTunes / Barnes & Noble / Kobo / Scribed / Goodreads

I checked and the first printing of How to Publish and Promote Your Book Now, my last book, was in 2013!!!!

This is my first book in ten years. I’ve had a long time to slowly work on it and the next three in the In Darkness series – The Shark, The Werewolf, and The Alien. And I am super proud of this novella, a unique twist on the vampire tale.

There are several Goodreads lists where this title would fit. An author cannot nominate her own book, but perhaps some of you could pick a list and nominate it for me?

Clean Paranormal Romances
Indie Novellas, Novelettes, & Short Stories
Vampires Nothing But Vampires
Paranormal Vampire-Werewolf
Romance with Non-Human Lead
Great Paranormal Romances
Paranormal Indie Books

How involved are you with your covers? Which DLP release are you looking forward to? If you are on Goodreads, I would appreciate a nomination and would be happy to return the favor.