Cover Reveal and Early Access to "The Boy From Limbo!"

 

Behold! The cover of my short story from the Hospital of Haunts anthology, The Boy From Limbo! Here's the plot summary: In a former hospital wing turned daycare, the ghost of a boy communicates to the kids through a deactivated call button. Ten-year-old Bree Thorne is unhappy to spend her summer vacation at the Lychhurst Hospital Daycare that her mother runs. Things get better when she befriends two more kids her age stuck in the same boat. And they get interesting when they hear the voice of a little boy talking to them from the inactive call button in the TV room. As Bree and her friends communicate with the boy, they research the horrible history of the hospital wing before it became a daycare. When boy's tragic history is uncovered, the daycare kids must choose whether to set the ghost free, or to leave him trapped in Limbo.  ***  This story was a blast to write because it was inspired by the summer vacations I had to spend at the hospital daycare that my mom and grandma ran. The Boy from Limbo will take a bit to show up on all the retailers, but you can get it direct from  My store Google Play Amazon  Kobo

Don't forget to check out Pretend You Don't See Her!  I read through all the other authors' stories and holy wow, they are all SO GOOD! I'm still astounded that I got to be included in this masterpiece! Get it today! Also, check out my featured author interview about my story, "The Waitress." If you're a Tori Amos fan, you'll DEFINITELY want to read it!  Life News: I've got a good start on my Halloween decorating. I've been featuring each day's progress on my youtube channel  But check out how far I got!

My event at the Night Market was pretty successful. I sold some books, more trippy bubble toys, and some candles. With my social anxiety and agoraphobia, it's really hard for me to do events, so I'm proud of myself that I managed to do two this year.  Another difficulty is that Coeur d'Alene and Spokane don't have many cons for horror or romance authors and artists. So most of the time I've had to travel, which has been impossible with my current finances. Still, I'm hoping to get my car road trip worthy again so I can attend things in Western Washington, Oregon, and maybe even Nevada.

Next week, I'll show off my Halloween decorating progress, and the progress on this year's Halloween costume. I'm also hoping to have an update on the audio auditions Fright Night Audio had for His Final Girl. Bye-bye until next time! -Brooklyn A. Series by Brooklyn Ann Brides of Prophecy (Paranormal Romance/ Urban Fantasy/Romantasy) Also don't need to be read in order until book 5...kinda Tesemini (short prequel, Newsletter Exclusive!  Wrenching Fate Ironic Sacrifice Conjuring Destiny Unleashing Desire Pleading Rapture Melding Souls Reclaiming the Magic Leaving the Shadows Bewitching the Vampire Redeeming the Angel ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Brides of Prophecy standalone spinoffs  To Tempt a Sorcerer To Wed a Warrior ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hearts of Metal (Contemporary Romance) Standalones that intertwine Kissing Vicious With Vengeance Rock God Metal and Mistletoe Forbidden Song Tempting Beat Heart Throb Scandals With Bite (Regency paranormal romance) Books do not need to be read in order Bite Me, Your Grace One Bite Per Night Bite at First Sight His Ruthless Bite Wynter's Bite The Highwayman's Bite  The Final Couples (formerly B Mine) (Horror Romance) HIS FINAL GIRL HER HAUNTED HEART HIS SCREAM QUEEN HER HALLOWEEN PARTY ----------------------------------------------------------- For excerpts and special content, visit BrooklynAnnAuthor.com

Bewitching the Vampire is on Netgalley, My Book Signing, Pasta Salad Recipe, and Horror News!

Did you want to read Bewitching the Vampire, but it wasn't in the budget? Well, it's currently free on NetGalley!  Request it HERE!  Also, if you can, please give the cover some love. I've never had a cover get so many downvotes on NetGalley. Apparently, some people don't like seeing a plus-size model on the cover, which makes me sad.

IN PERSON BOOK SIGNING! If you're in the Coeur d'Alene or Spokane area, come see me on August 11th at the Night Market! Not only will this be my first local signing since 2016 and first signing since 2019, but I'll also be selling my custom teas and some really cool trippy toys!

HORROR NEWS!  I was invited to take part in the House of Haunts anthology. The anthology focuses on a fictional haunted house and each author has a story for each room. I was assigned the garage, which is SO ME. I just signed the contract for my story, "My Fairlady," and you'll be able to read it on October 13th!

And, finally, I've been promising you all a pasta salad recipe, so here it is!  1 package radiatore pasta (or shells, rotini, or penne) 1 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup ranch dressing 1 tablespoon dill weed 1 tablespoon parsley 1 tablespoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons parmesan 1 diced cucumber 1 diced tomato Salt and pepper to taste Cook pasta while mixing all other ingredients in a large bowl. Strain pasta under cold water to cool down. Mix pasta in the bowl Season with more herbs, ranch, or mayo as desired. Chill for at least an hour. Sprinkle with more parmesan before serving. I don't have a pic, so here's a lazy kitty.

My Summer Camp Slasher Romance is HERE!

It's here! His Final Girl, the first book in my horror romance series, "B Mine" is out in the wild! You can get it on: Amazon iBooks Kobo Nook Smashwords The paperback should be available soon too!  Read an excerpt

OTHER NEWS! I'm all packed for the move and almost done cleaning the old place. Soon I will have some lovely pictures of my new home to show off. I'm also getting ready for the big convention and signing in New Orleans in May. If you're in the area and come to the signing, you'll get a FREE notebook with your signed copy of HIS FINAL GIRL.

CALL FOR HELP As someone who doesn't have a fortune to spend on ads and stuff, I depend on readers to help me with visibility. I would be eternally grateful if you add HIS FINAL GIRL to your TBR on Goodreads, Amazon, or Bookbub.  Again, thank you so much for being one of my readers. ((HUGS)) Brooklyn Ann

BITE AT FIRST SIGHT BOOK SIGNING TOMORROW!!!

I will be signing copies of my newest release, BITE AT FIRST SIGHT tomorrow, (April 17th) at the Coeur d'Alene Hastings (101 E. Best Ave) from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM

If you're in the Spokane/ Coeur d'Alene area, I'd love for you to come see me!!

I will have bookmarks, tea, and red velvet, white chocolate chip cookies, and of course, BOOKS!

And yes, I will be wearing my top hat!

Here's the blurb:

Her interest is purely scientific

Cassandra Burton wants to study medicine, surgery, healing, and everything related to the human body and its mysteries-and she's willing to rob graves to do it! But a lady can meet dark and dangerous characters lurking around the cemetery. And who could be more fascinating than Rafael Villar, Lord Vampire of London? If she could study his physiology, she could learn so much that would help humans. After all, he's immortal-and Cassandra is now his prisoner...

Until she gets close enough to touch

As if Rafael didn't have enough to worry about, with a rebellion brewing and his allies out of reach, now he's confronted by a beautiful, fearless lady who wants to heal the scars he's born for centuries. He can't keep her, and he can't let her go, and worst of all, he's every bit as intrigued by her as she is by him.

TNEE Recap Part 2: Viva Las Vegas

Check out PART ONE

After our long drive and side trip in Reno, we made it to Vegas. The lights are so bright you can see them on the horizon long before the city comes into view.

Driving in was scary as hell as I encountered the infamous "Spaghetti-bowl" for the first time. As I saw an ambulance rush to a wrecked car, I was grateful that my boyfriend was driving.
We arrived at the Planet Hollywood late at night and exhausted. And that's where the trouble started. The valet was terrible and tried to tell us that we'd have to park and then haul our bags all the way through the parking garage, then the shops, then through the casino to get to our room. We got that part sorted out. And the front desk lady practically called me old when I checked us in.

"You look so YOUNG here!" she said, pointing at my driver's license. "How long ago was this taken?" I wanted to slap her. After a 15 hour drive, followed by a seven hour drive, of course I looked haggard.

The bellhop was nice, though.

Finally we checked into our room. I will say that the bed was comfy and the giant bathtub was nice. After a rant and a hard cider I had a nice long soak and some romantic time with my sweetie before having a much needed rest.

The next day just had panels, which I didn't sign up for because there was no guarantee I'd make it there Wednesday. Still, I figured that like most hotels I'd been to for conventions there'd be a lobby or common area for authors and readers to hang out. Another bummer was that I'd forgotten my top hat in the other car.

Not this one. They wanted to lure you into the Casino and shops. I had no problem hanging out in the casino since I could smoke in there, but I never encountered any other convention attendees there. All the other organized get-togethers were for Vegas shows and attractions that I had no desire to see. I can't handle crowds and loud noises. So aside from on Facebook and registration, where I got my badge and schedule, I didn't encounter anyone until the VIP signing on Friday.

Thankfully I had my boyfriend/assistant with me and I was able to implement plan B. He ended up showing me the fun local sites of Vegas. I had THE BEST chicken-fried steak I'd ever eaten at a little diner called "The Blue Skillet" and then he took me to Lovett's, a hidden place that sold frozen custard. Yum!

Then he took me to the Calico Basin to see some gorgeous rock formations and do a teeny bit of climbing before I took him out to Pasta Mia for his birthday dinner. It was decadent.

These are called "Indian Marbles" The wind carves them from the rocks.

On Friday, my fantastic man found a costume shop and got me a top hat! He's a miracle, I tell you. After picking up the hat, I went for a swim in the pool... which was only 3 feet deep and open until 5... in VEGAS. Still, I had a nice swim before it was time to meet up with the wonderful Rissa Watkins. She came all the way to Vegas just to see me, so I totally wanted to take her out to lunch.

We went to Bubba Gump Shrimp and although it was spendy, it was AMAZING! I wish we had one in my area. Then it was time for the VIP signing.

My magnificent assistant pretty much shooed me aside while he set up my table with books and swag. I sold a few books and finally got acquainted with some readers, bloggers, and fellow authors. Sahara Kelley and Connie Suttle were at the tables next to me.

Shortly after that, authors Amy Jarecki, Kathryn Le Veque, Dan Willis, and I hosted a wine and appetizers gathering with some readers. We had a delightful time and I gave them all signed copies of my newest book, BITE AT FIRST SIGHT.

The next morning was the signing. My poor assistant was run ragged running back and forth from our room to my table. We were almost late because the hotel put a bunch of extra charges on my card and we had to get that straightened out. (More on that later.)
The signing got a late start anyway because the hotel had changed our location and it took the readers awhile to find us. Still, we had a decent enough crowd and I almost sold out of my new release as well as sold a few of my other books. And everyone recognized me with my top hat. :D

I was stunned at how many readers knew me. Some digital readers even came to my table with print-outs of my covers for me to sign.

We also had a big raffle and a reviewer was very pleased to win a bag of books and my homemade huckleberry jam!

After the signing, we took off because there was no way in hell I was spending another night in that hotel.

My sweetie finally tracked down his friends so we had dinner with one of them and then went to another's house. There were a couple other guys there and as we were having beers and chatting, one of them served up bowls of exquisite sauteed shrimp. Then he served us a rack of lamb. Seriously, I wanted to kidnap that guy. He was an amazing cook.

After that my sweetie and his friend jammed out on the huge collection of guitars in the living room. Then with a pleasant buzz I was happy to check into the La Quinta, who not only didn't rob me, they also had a fridge, microwave, AND coffeepot.

But right after we checked in, another of his friends called to see if we wanted to meet up for pizza and beers.

And did I mention that his friend is now the lead guitarist for the band, HELL YEAH?

So yeah, we got to party with rock stars. Though only in retrospect. At the time it was just catching up with an old friend.

Needless to say, we had a lot of fun, though I was a little hungover on our drive back to Reno. 

The adventure continues in PART 3

THE NOVEL EXPERIENCE BOOK-SIGNING in LAS VEGAS!!

I am so excited to announce that I'll be at The Novel Experience Convention and Book signing at the Planet Hollywood this week!

The signing is at the hotel on Saturday, April 4th from 10-5. And it is FREE and open to the public!!

I'm going to be signing copies of my newest release, BITE AT FIRST SIGHT! It technically releases on the 7th, but I was able to have it available early for the signing. YAY!

I will also have copies of BITE ME, YOUR GRACE and ONE BITE PER NIGHT. I will also have copies of both of my "Brides of Prophecy" books, WRENCHING FATE and IRONIC SACRIFICE. If you're in the area, you'll definitely want to pick them up because not only are they hard to get in print, they'll also be discounted from 12 bucks to 10 bucks.

I bought some nifty swag as well!!

TEA, Lighters, bookmarks, and other fun stuff. :D

AND I'll be raffling off a gift basket full of books, a tee shirt featuring a hot Scotsman, and homemade huckleberry jam!

This is my first big book-signing I've participated in and I'm so excited and nervous! So if you're in the area be sure to come see me and the other fantastic signing authors!

Events and Goals for 2015

Goal: Get more teeth fixed

My teeth are a mess. I'm hoping to be able to get at least 3 done this year. Getting the 1st one done next week.

Axes of Evil II: Rise of The Metal Gods release!

One of my short stories will be featured in a heavy metal horror anthology! I think it comes out later this month or next month.

Later in the year I'll be able to release it as a freebie, so stay tuned!

Goal: Finish Editing Website

My freelance editing business has started to pick up so I really need to get the website finished so more clients can find me.

Bite at First Sight Releases April 7th!

The third book in my Scandals With Bite series and one we've all been looking forward to because it's Rafael Villar's story! I gotta say, that grumpy Spanish vampire was fun to work with, and Cassandra, the heroine was a blast as well!



It's up for Pre-Order!

Goal: Finish Brides of Prophecy Book 3

After 2014 being almost all edits, I want to focus more on writing this year. My goal is to finish at least 2 full manuscripts, but I'm going to push for 3.

First priority is book 3 in my Brides of Prophecy series... which I also need to come up with a title for. I'll be asking you all for help with that soon!

Event: Power of The Pen Conference

I am pleased to announce that my local RWA chapter will be holding a conference on March 7th at The Red Lion Hotel in Spokane, local writers won't want to miss it!

Registration info is Here!


Event: The Novel Experience

I am excited to announce that I'll be attending  The Novel Experience Convention and book signing in Las Vegas in April!

Aside from writing, READERS will be another major priority this year. This convention will be the perfect opportunity for me to meet and interact with some of you!

There will be parties and dinners and a lot of opportunities to just hang out. I'm planning on bringing some fun swag and hope to take a reader out to lunch.

And a big piece of awesome news for the signing, BITE AT FIRST SIGHT will be available EARLY!!

Registration and Hotel info Here.

Aaaand... the first attendee who emails me after booking their room at The Planet Hollywood  will get a FREE VIP TICKET from me. The link to reserve the hotel room under the convention discount is here.

Multi-author Book Signing October 25th in CDA!

If you live in the Coeur d'Alene area, you're in for a treat. On October 25th at the Coeur d'Alene Hastings (101 Best ave) I will be participating in a multi-author book signing. The other authors attending are Shelley Martin, Bonnie R. Paulson, Kaye Thornbrugh and Frank Zafiro.

To keep with the Halloween spirit, we've dubbed out signing, "Thrills and Chills" with Shelley, Kaye, and I providing the "thrills" with Vampires, Fae, Gargoyles, and Phoenixes, and Bonnie and Frank supplying "chills" with Zombies, Serial Killers, and apocalyptic thrillers. I think Bonnie's even bringing some cowboys along, so there should be something for everyone.

There are going to be lots of swag and prizes.

I'll be handing out these scrumptious candy bars and raffling off a basket of books.

So if you're in the Spokane/ Coeur d' Alene area, stop by and get your thrills, chills, books, and treats! 

Fun at the Release Party for FATED

I'll warn you now, I'm going to make a huge deal over this. I live in northern Idaho, which is a beautiful place, but  is practically in the middle of nowhere. Therefore, we miss a lot of excellent concerts, plays, and other attractions. Authors almost never come here for book signings. But this time, I lucked out. In case you haven't heard, FATED by Rebecca Zanetti came out yesterday. And what's even better is that she's from my area, so I was able to attend the release party!

It was held at The Gourmet Way, a fabulous store full of cooking supplies, spices, and wine. And I got a new digital camera so I was able to go all fan girl and get a picture of myself with the author.

I gotta say, Rebecca Zanetti is even prettier in person! And she was all cool and classy the whole time signing TONS of books for her never ending line of eager readers. I would have been blushing and babbling like a moron, I'm sure.

With all the people there, I didn't get a chance to talk to her long, but there were other awesome people in attendance. My buddy and fellow IWL member, Shelley Martin was there along with romantic suspense author, Bonnie R. Paulson. Then later I ran into author, Asa Marie Bradley who did an awesome workshop at last year's IWL conference.

I also got to sample some delicious appetizers, yummy wine, and these decadent chocolate cupcake thingies. While munching, I overheard the funniest conversation between two guys. They said they loved the cover of FATED because men could read it in public without anyone knowing they were reading a romance novel. LOL!! I was still laughing when I left to go to work.

NOW for my awesome news: Be sure to stop by on Friday, because Rebecca Zanetti is doing a guest post and you guys will get a chance to win a copy of FATED!