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Potential Giveaway If The Vow That Twisted Fate Makes A #1 Bestseller Spot

9/30/2021

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Grab A 99 Cent Copy of The Vow That Twisted Fate
Yes, you read that title correctly. We are so close to hitting a #1 spot on the Amazon bestseller list that I had decided to coordinate a separate celebration giveaway to begin next week IF The Vow That Twisted Fate e-book hits a #1 spot this weekend! 

I have dropped the e-book to only 99 cents thru the weekend (you can grab a copy HERE).

I will also be donating 100% of all profits made on TVTTF October 1st thru the 4th 2021 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (to support childhood cancer research). 


This giveaway would include: 

-1 paperback copy of The Lost Heir by Chris Gourley
-1 signed paperback copy of The Vow That Twisted Fate by Katherine D. Graham
-1 paperback copy of Wolves of Adalore by Morgan Gauthier
-1 "Dark Dimension" Candle custom-made by Novel Candle Co. based on Maedra in The Vow That Twisted Fate
-1 custom "Stele" (water elemental) by Dynamic Alley
-1 Personalized Video Message from Maxim Roy (the actress who played Jocelyn Fray in Shadowhunters)
(Maxim's Photo by Shadowhunterstv.fandom.com)

This giveaway would be valued at $150.00 (US), and would be open internationally.

I will only run this separate celebration giveaway IF we hit a #1 spot in one of my categories on Amazon (for the e-book) before 10/4/2021 (11:59 pm CST on 10/4/2021).

Ready to grab your copy? Click HERE to grab a 99 cent copy in the US, or HERE to find your international link on The Vow That Twisted Fate's book page.

**If the giveaway is run, purchasing The Vow That Twisted Fate WILL NOT increase your chances of winning the giveaway (there will not be additional entries added for doing so). IF the giveaway runs, no purchase is necessary to participate/win.**
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Self-Publishing Savvy? Or Self-Publishing Struggling?

9/29/2021

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Are you self-publishing savvy? Or self-publishing struggling? Or, quite honestly, slipping back and forth between the two?

Yesterday I had the great privilege of speaking with AutoCrit Editing about not only my personal self-publishing journey with The Vow That Twisted Fate, but also about the self-publishing process overall.

There are so many different approaches to self-publishing (or "indie" publishing), that I humbly share my experiences as a fellow beginner "indie" author with the hopes that it will provide clarity for other writers in my shoes. 

While most of my blogs are brief and related to my projects and supporting other authors in the indie author community, the response from yesterday's live was too overwhelming to leave at that. 

Here are the key points that I discussed on my live with AutoCrit:

1.) Writing inspiration (in my case, a dream hijacked my 2016 NaNoWriMo - National Novel Writing Month - plans) & my mentor, Lindsey (owener of Of Ink and Pearls Publishing)

2.) The five levels of editing (developmental edit, line edit, copy edit, proofread, galley proof) + Beta Reading & Self-editing using AutoCrit.

3.) Distribution Platforms (KDP, Barnes & Noble Press, Ingram) and Formats (AudioBooks, Print, etc.) as well as formatting/cover design

4.) Timelines (from revisions to print); what I wish I'd done sooner and why

5.)  Budget (how much did it cost me to truly self-publish and what that went toward - overview)

6.) Reviews (trade reviews and reader reviews, what I did to set up review tours, and post-launch marketing)

7.) Marketing in general (*still navigating this part myself* - From pre-orders to Amazon bestseller to post-launch slow-downs)

I'm embedding the full video to the left if you'd like to watch it yourself and hear everything we discussed. You can also watch the replay directly on YouTube HERE.

While yes, I do work with AutoCrit at this time, I had already completely finished The Vow That Twisted Fate (using their software) and had it ready to release before I came on board as their developmental editor. 

For that reason, I am truly grateful for the money-saving, headache-relieving role that AutoCrit played in my self-editing process. 
For that reason, I am truly grateful for the money-saving, headache-relieving role that AutoCrit played in my self-editing process. 

If you have any questions at all, or comments about your own experience self-publishing, feel free to drop them in the comments; I love hearing your feedback!

If you would like to try AutoCrit's self-editing software for yourself, you can do so by signing up for their Free Forever membership HERE.

Want to read the finished version of The Vow That Twisted Fate? It is on sale for only 99 cents (e-book) or $10 (paperback) on Amazon now thru October 4th 2021, so grab your copy today HERE.
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Books I Gave 5-Star Reviews To: Summer 2021

9/26/2021

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With the fall upon us (bringing loads of new fall releases to read), I want to share the list of books I gave 5-star reviews to: summer 2021. 

Anyone who knows me from a reviewing standpoint knows that I don't hand out many 5-star reviews. A book really has to go above and beyond, blowing me away, to break out of the "Loved It" (4-star) and into "Must-Read" (5-star). I am known for being blatantly honest with my reviews, and I will link my review to each book below in case you'd like to read it in full.


Many of these books I found courtesy of Reedsy Discovery, although some were reads from fellow authors in my Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter writing community. 
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The Lost Heir - Chris Gourley

Epic Fantasy/Dark Fantasy: Anastasia meets Game of Thrones and Horizon: Zero Dawn. 

Saved from death by a warrior/healer at the desert wind's guidance, Button grows up seeking home. But her journey "home" is treacherous... (Read my whole review HERE)
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The Seekers of Genesis (1) - C.J. Walters

Historical Fantasy/Adventure Fantasy

Villow has trained his entire life to be a Guide-to recreate and save an endangered race. His twin brother Dameaon won't let it be easy... (Read my full review HERE)
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Wolves of Adalore - Morgan Gauthier

Epic Fantasy/LitRPG: Game of Thrones meets Lord of the Rings and Fable.

Salome and Crispin spent a lifetime training with a guardian in the woods, unaware of a terrible destiny assigned to them both... (Read my whole review HERE)
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The Zakota Chronicles (2) - Janet Swan

Science Fantasy/Dystopian/Paranormal Romance

An assassination, abduction of her child, and prophecies looming over the Zakotan (human/alien hybrids) people threaten Lady Greer... (Read my full review HERE)
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I am always looking to expand my TBR list!

Which 5-star reads did you have this summer? 

-Want to read all my reviews? Follow me on Reedsy Discovery HERE or Goodreads HERE
-Interested in seeing what readers are saying about my books? Check out my blog HERE, my Goodreads page HERE or my Amazon author page HERE
-Are you an author who would like me to review your sci-fi or fantasy novel? Submit it for consideration on Reedsy Discovery HERE.*

*Please note that Reedsy Discovery only permits reviewers to "accept" 3 books in our queue at any given time. If you submit your book while my queue is full, it may be sent to other fantasy reviewers on Reedsy for review. I cannot guarantee a review of every book submitted to me, but I will try my best. (Reedsy reviewers are not paid for our honest reviews.)

Each cover shown above is from Amazon.com and is not the property of Katherine D. Graham; Katherine does not claim any rights over the books or their covers, and is not being paid to promote these books.

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Realm of Darkness Box Set Cover Reveal/Launch Party

9/23/2021

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The Realm of Darkness Box Set
30+ Full-Length Paranormal/Fantasy Romance Novels
By Award-Winning and Bestselling Authors
~Yours for only 99 cents while on pre-order!~
Remember my super-secret project? The Realm of Darkness Box Set Cover Reveal/Launch Party is here!

Over 100 authors will be hosting 1-hour long takeovers in the Realm of Darkness "Dark Book Boyfriends" Facebook group now thru October 5th 2021, bringing with them:

-Sneak Peeks about their books
-Giveaways (LOTS of giveaways)
-Fun games and quizzes
-And more!

Ready to party? 

-Come join the party on Facebook HERE
-Pre-order Realm of Darkness HERE on Google Play/Kobo
OR
-Sign up for my newsletter HERE for pre-order updates on other platforms (Bonus: I'll send you a free novella for signing up)
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The Vow That Twisted Fate Collector's Edition Hardback And Audiobook

9/19/2021

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I know it's been a little while since I shared some news about my debut novel, but I am excited to share that a The Vow That Twisted Fate collector's edition hardback and audiobook are both in the works!

The amazingly talented Talon David (Singer/Songrwiter and Voiceover Artist) has partnered with me to graciously bring The Vow That Twisted Fate to life on audiobook.

Talon brings such passion and heart to TVTTF, that it has been truly an honor to listen to the world she's literally given a voice to. We are slated for completion of production this fall (2021). 

While this is going, I am also happy to announce that I will be launching hardback collector's editions of The Vow That Twisted Fate exclusively on Amazon later this fall.

This unique edition incorporates brand new never-before seen interior page formatting (post-correction of some slippery typos that somehow escaped all five of us editors), a collector's edition cover (I know, how could it get better than the cover I already have?!) and in-book exclusive content I have never released anywhere else. 

So which one are you more excited about? The collector's edition hardback? Or the audiobook? 


-Don't want to wait to start reading TVTTF? Grab an ebook copy (on sale for only $1.99 thru September 30th 2021) HERE
-Have you taken the character quiz? See who you would be in TVTTF HERE
-Did you catch my most recent interview/live reading (the one that gave access to exclusive deleted content)? Check it out HERE
-Not an e-mail subscriber but want to be one of the first people to get TVTTF news? Subscribe HERE and I'll send you a free novella!

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Super Secret Project Update: September 4th 2021

9/3/2021

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Super Secret Project Update: September 4th 2021

Remember the super secret project I told you about last week?

Well...

It is only a few days away from the official reveal, and I've been given the okay to share some spoilers with you guys!

Eek! I am so excited! 

It is my great pleasure to announce to you the Realm of Darkness box set!  
​When darkness falls, beware of the creatures that come out to play...
-30+ Full-Length PNR (Paranormal Romance)/Fantasy Romance Novels
-NY Times Bestselling Authors, USAToday Bestselling Authors, and Award-Winning Authors
-Fae, shifters, werewolves, vampires, dragons, mermaids, gods, angels, demons, and more
-Romance levels for every reader, from sweet romance and clean/closed-door to spicy open-door steam (my book will be cut-to-window)
-ONLY 99 CENTS DURING Pre-Order (More info on that coming soon)
You're Invited...
Join us for a cover reveal party like no other on Facebook HERE. 

Our party isn't just a one-time deal, it's a celebration worthy of 30 full-length epic Dark Boyfriend stories!

We will have takeovers from authors that are part of our set as well as guest appearances from big-name indie PNR/Fantasy Romance authors like Emma Hamm (Author of Heart of the Fae and Of Goblins and Gold) and Skye Horn (Wings of Fate). 

PLUS we're doing an amazing giveaway you won't wanna miss, that includes a personalized video from James Marsters, the actor who played Spike on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Enter the giveaway today!
Join the Cover Reveal Party Group
Enter The Realm of Darkness Giveaway
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      • Volume One: Oracle of Life
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