So today began with an amazing swim in the pool. Usually Wednesday’s begin for me as getting breakfast and heading out the door to work. I’m so happy Veterans Day exists and we get to honor those who served. I get to enjoy my life because someone was willing to stand up. I teach AP US History and AP US Government full time so I speak often about how America works and my students have said ‘you’re so American.’ Perhaps it was the New England in me. I don’t know, but I do know I’m happy for today.
I spent my summer first in New York for RWA and then I went to Iran for a month to meet my in-laws. While I was in Iran, Winter Peril came out. I don’t know there laws there so I did no advertising. I don’t want to use the internet and have anyone link a romance novel with some sex in it (I am not E.L. James and writing erotica here though I’m not writing inspirational either. An agent asked me once how hot out of 50 shades my romances could be and I answered 25. I don’t want to be pigeon holed.) Either way as it’s not zero shades of hot I didn’t do anything to advertise the book. I had a great time, but from this experience, I appreciate my freedoms here even more.
So today is all about the Veterans. Yeah. The rest of my day I’m about to rewrite Mything the Throne to make that story shine. In the meantime, I’m hoping you have remembered to help me out and vote for Stormy Peril in Kindle Scout this month. https://kindlescout.amazon.com/p/19MWTS7CDJODQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Veterans Day affect federal employees and teachers who work in public schools?
Veterans Day is a federal holiday that gives many public school teachers and government employees the day off work. For example, AP US History and AP US Government teachers who would normally head straight to school on a Wednesday get to enjoy a day off, using the time for personal activities, writing projects, or simply reflecting on the contributions of those who served in the military.
What is the Kindle Scout program and how does voting work?
Kindle Scout was an Amazon program where readers could nominate unpublished books they wanted to see published. Authors submitted their manuscripts, and readers voted by nominating titles they liked. If a book was selected, Amazon’s Kindle Press would publish it. Authors actively campaigned for reader votes during a set campaign window, as seen with the book Stormy Peril being promoted for Scout nominations.
Should romance authors advertise their books while traveling in countries with strict internet laws?
Romance authors should exercise caution when advertising books in countries with restrictive internet regulations, especially if their content includes sexual themes. One author chose not to promote her romance novel, Winter Peril, while visiting Iran for a month, concerned that linking her name to romantic content online could create legal complications under local laws. Prioritizing personal safety over book marketing is advisable in such situations.
