Author Heather McCorkle

Today is a double cover reveal, SURPRISE! Cover make-overs really. For those who haven't heard, I have redesigned the cover for,  The Secret of Spruce Knoll , and the cover for Channeler's Choice! Ever since I parted ways with my first publisher I have pined over the loss of that original, lovely cover~as have many of my fans. But, the only way to get it back was to recreate it, which I didn't have the talent for at the time. Finally, after almost two years of experience as a  cover designer , numerous classes, and many covers, I have reached the level of ability needed to recreate that cover and do it justice. What's even better, not only have I re-created it, but I've been able to design it exactly the way I wanted it to look the first time and wasn't able to because I wasn't designing it. So why did I change Channeler's Choice? Because I've seen two other books, one traditionally published and another self-published, with the exact same cover pi...

Today's gift idea is one from a special event that I'm taking part in, an online author signing party. For a limited time, the first two weeks of December,  you'll be able to order signed books from these fabulous authors: Christine Fonseca , Ali Cross , Angela Brown , and myself . As a holiday gift to you, I'm offering my paperbacks very special price, only $9.99 each! That's 20% off! To order them click on the links on the sidebar to the right. --->

Thank you to everyone who entered the Nook Simple Touch contest hosted by myself and Christine Fonseca. You’re all fantastic and we appreciate you more than we can say. In fact, if you didn’t win and would like some swag, leave me a comment and I’ll be happy to send some your way. Also, tomorrow you have a chance to win even more books from Christine and myself if you attend our live chat. To check it out click here . Now for the big news… Drum roll please… Winner #1 of the Nook Simple Touch: Debdatta Dasgupta Sahay Congrats Debdatta! We know this is particularly special for you since B&N doesn’t sell or ship the Nook to your country. The good news is, she’ll still be able to buy ePub books on her computer (from sites such as Smashwords) and then upload them to her Nook. Winner #2: Nata ArtistaDonna Congrats Nata! You’ve won a signed hardback of Lacrimosa, a signed copy of Channeler’s Choice, a signed paperback of our novella, Born Of Fire & Dies Irae, and som...

To celebrate the release of my second book, Channeler's Choice , and Christine Fonseca's first full length fiction novel, Lacrimosa , we're doing a massive giveaway. It's a 'biggest fan' giveaway that will reward those who have enjoyed my novels and Christine's, and have taken the time to review them. The 1st place winner will receive a Nook Simple Touch! Second Place: Signed hardback of Lacrimosa (on Christine's blog the second place prize will be a signed copy of Channeler's Choice) Signed paperback of the novella combo Born Of Fire & Dies Irae Swag pack Third Place: Signed paperback of the novella combo Born Of Fire & Dies Irae Swag pack What to do: Be a fan and read and review any of the following books: The Secret Of Spruce Knoll  ( Compass Press version) Born Of Fire Channeler's Choice Dies Irae Lacrimosa How to get points: +1 for a review of each title on your blog (past or present) ...

Thank you to everyone who participated in and followed along the Channeler's Choice blog tour. Now, for the winners of the Channeler's Choice blog tour giveaway! And keep reading for a hint at a HUGE giveaway coming in two weeks. Winner of Prize Pack #1 An eBook of Tangled Tides by Karen Amanda Hooper An eBook of Running Wide Open by Lisa Nowak An eBook of The Secret Of Spruce Knoll (if you don’t have a copy yet, or a paperback if you don't have an reader) A paperback of Born Of Fire & Dies Irae (novella combination by Heather McCorkle and Christine Fonseca released through Compass Press) And of course, Channeler’s Choice swag (bookmarks, postcards, etc.) is... Saba Negash ! Winner of Prize Pack #2 An eBook of Beautiful Demons & Inner Demons by Sarra Cannon An eBook of Bound by C.K. Bryant An eBook of The Secret Of Spruce Knoll (if you don’t have a copy yet, or a paperback if you don't have an ereader) A paperback of Born Of Fire & Dies ...

Today for the Channeler's Choice tour I'm over at author Judith Graves' site , and author Christine Fonseca's site. I hope you'll stop by and say hi. Now on to the fun! I'm so excited for Second Skin! As you know I've been eagerly waiting for it since I finished book 1, Under My Skin, last year. Thank you so much for joining us to celebrate it's release! Judith: Aww…thanks, Heather! You’ve been such a great support over the last few years and are a model of how authors helping authors should be our focus – as it’s our strength. She's humble and sweet. You've got to love that peeps! From the way Under My Skin ends, I'm guessing Eryn comes into her own a bit more in Second Skin. Can you tell us what the most difficult part of writing book 2 was? Judith: Eryn steps up to the plate in Second Skin, she doesn’t have much choice if she wants to save the souls of the humans residing in Redgrave. The creature of the week, a night mare / anc...

Last week my writing goal was to finish the chapter I was working on and start another new one I need to add to my work in progress. And I made it! But just by the skin of my teeth. Wait, what exactly does that mean? Hmmm, I may have to Google that. How did all of you do on your goals for last week? In side news, Giselle over at Xpresso Reads (one of my favorite review sites) has interviewed me and put together a lovely post for the Channeler's Choice blog tour. I love the header she made, it's GORGEOUS. Seriously, you have to click here even if only to see the header. But I hope you'll stick around to read the interview and leave me a comment over there because I'm giving away two copies of BORN OF FIRE to two people who comment at Xpresso Reads! :)

Today for for the Channeler's Choice tour I'm over at author Laura Pauling's blog where I'm giving away two eBook copies of Born Of Fire so be sure to stop by and enter! Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the Born Of Fire giveaway entry. Author Karen Amanda Hooper is also giving me a shout out on her blog and I hope you'll stop by there and say hi as well.  Atmosphere can make your novel exceptional or it can make it forgettable. How much you put in depends on what kind of reading experience you want your readers to have. A little can go a long way, as is often the case in some genre fiction, or more may be necessary, such as with fantasy or literary fiction. To be well informed in what is common for your genre you need to be well read in your genre. Of course you can always be original, but beware that such a tactic must be done exceptionally well to be well received. Writing Tip: Beware of the atmosphere you’re setting in your novel. For a richer at...

Today for the Channeler's Choice I'm over at my friend (and fabulous author) Jessie Harrell's blog for a one-on-one author interview. I talk about my inspiration and a bit about the Special Project so I hope you'll stop by and say hi! And don't forget to click on the link on the right sidebar to enter the Channeler's Choice tour giveaway.

My goal was to finish a chapter I need to add in to my editing project that has been eluding me. Though I got half way through, I wasn't able to finish it. Between preparing to celebrate the launch of Lacrimosa by the fabulous Christine Fonseca , celebrating my own launch for Channeler's Choice , working on two cover designs, and trying to edit my own special project, I'm about tapped out. I've got a great vacation and writer's retreat coming up at the end of May and I'm really looking forward to the down time and recharging that it will give me. Until then, I shall keep plugging away. On a side note, OMG, Channeler's Choice is #1 on the Goodreads YA Cover Lust list ! I'm so totally humbled and honored that I don't even know how to begin to say thank you to everyone who has voted for it. You peeps are the best. Today the Channeler's Choice tour stops are special. Luke (delicious bad guy from the channeler novels) is over at Christine Fons...

To celebrate the release of Channeler's Choice I'm doing a blog tour that launches today and goes through March 15 th along with a giveaway. Here are the prizes: Winner #1: An eBook of Tangled Tides by Karen Amanda Hooper An eBook of Running Wide Open by Lisa Nowak An eBook of The Secret Of Spruce Knoll (if you don’t have a copy yet, or a paperback if you don't have an reader) A paperback of Born Of Fire & Dies Irae (novella combination by Heather McCorkle and Christine Fonseca released through Compass Press) And of course, Channeler’s Choice swag (bookmarks, postcards, etc.) Winner #2 An eBook of Beautiful Demons & Inner Demons by Sarra Cannon An eBook of Bound by C.K. Bryant An eBook of The Secret Of Spruce Knoll (if you don’t have a copy yet, or a paperback if you don't have an ereader) A paperback of Born Of Fire & Dies Irae (novella combination by Heather McCorkle and Christine Fonseca released through Com...

Look at those beauties! They kind of make me teary-eyed, I have to admit. I am biased, but I think it may be the best cover ever. It's hard to see in the picture but there is something special about the back cover as well. To see and understand what it is though, you'll have to get a bound copy of the book and read it! At the end of my tour for CC (March 17th) a special prize will go to the person who can tell me what is special about the back cover and why. If you would like a signed copy you can order one at this link . I know, I know, no Creature Feature again this Friday. Let the flogging commence. *braces self* Between preparing for the Channeler's Choice blog tour tomorrow and revising my special project, I haven't had time even for flash fiction. The good news is that I'm making a lot of progress on my special project and that I'll be announcing it next month. It's monumental and it's been pushed up by months which is forcing me to work my f...