Nine Years!

Today is my nine-year publishing anniversary! On December 20th, 2012 I took a deep breath and released a book called Way Off Plan into the world. Friends, I had NO idea what I was doing. All I knew was that I had a story I wanted to tell, so I found a stock photo for the cover, read some tutorials about how to publish on Amazon, and went for it. There was no "marketing strategy." Hell, there was no marketing at all! But somehow, readers found it and asked for more.

Nine years later, I'm still publishing books in the Firsts and Forever universe, and those characters feel like family. Honestly, I still feel like I barely know what I'm doing as far as the whole "business" of publishing goes! But writing has remained an absolute joy, and with every new book, I'm so excited to bring the characters to life and to tell their tale.

I've published 35 books so far and will feel so very fortunate if I get to publish another 35! Some of you have been a part of this journey from the very beginning. Others have only recently discovered my books. But whether you've been reading my books for nine years or nine minutes, I'm so grateful for you! My readers mean absolutely everything to me, so I say this from the bottom of my heart--thank you. <3

Here's a look at the way the cover of my first published book has evolved over the years. I did actually like that first stock photo, but it ended up on approximately elevendy billion MM books so it had to go. Plus, I realized at some point I absolutely loved portraits on my covers. When I went to freshen it up recently, I stuck with the same model because he'd become Jamie to me.

A Look Back at 2021

I’m proud of the work I produced in 2021. Despite grappling with some ongoing health issues, I managed to publish five books and one audiobook, making it the most productive year I’ve had since I began in December of 2012.  

I’d actually forgotten that Fate came out this year! That feels like a really long time ago. It was fun to return to the paranormal world I’d created in my California Obscura Series.

 

After that, I got the idea to revisit the world of my Firsts and Forever Series—not by adding on to the existing series, but by writing character-driven standalones set in that same universe. I called them Firsts and Forever Stories, and they’ve been such a joy to write! My latest is coming out this Saturday. Bad Ideas is a sexy enemies to lovers story about a doctor and nurse who totally get on each other’s nerves, but who find they can’t stay away from each other after a hook-up at a holiday party.

 

My plan for 2022 is to continue these lighthearted Firsts and Forever Stories, beginning with a book called Cam Boy. You’ll get an introduction to the irrepressible main character, Lark, in Bad Ideas. He tried really hard to hijack the last book, and I can’t wait to let him run amok in a book of his own!

 

2021 Releases:

The California Obscura Series (paranormal)

 

Fate (February, 2021)

 

 

Firsts and Forever Stories

 

Pretenders (May, 2021)

 

Kept Man (July, 2021)

 

Tempted (September, 2021)

 

Bad Ideas (December, 2021)

 

Pretenders Audiobook (November, 2021)

Pre-Order Now Available!

The pre-order for my newest book is LIVE! Bad Ideas is releasing on December 18th. Here's the description:

Doctor Theo Koenig is the most annoying man I’ve ever met, and hooking up with him was a terrible idea. So, why can’t I stop myself from coming back for seconds? And thirds?

Maybe there’s more to this man than meets the eye. But will he ever show me what’s behind that cold, angry façade? Or is this destined to be nothing more than a fling I'll regret?

Bad Ideas is a doctor-nurse, opposites attract, enemies-to-lovers gay romance. It can be read as a stand-alone and is part of Alexa Land’s Firsts and Forever Stories. 

Pretenders Audiobook is LIVE!

 It's been a few years since I've ventured into the land of audiobook production, and I thought it was time I gave it another go! The audiobook of Pretenders just went live, and you can find it here. I had the great pleasure of working with a wonderful narrator named Zachary Zaba, and I think he did an amazing job bringing Ash and Wes to life. I hope you enjoy it! 

Comfort & Joy Now On Sale!

Comfort & Joy, my light-hearted holiday novella from 2019, is now on sale for 99 cents worldwide! 

Here's the description and a universal link: 

 

When two total opposites get stuck in an ice storm, sparks fly. But once they’re back out in the real world, can a nerdy workaholic and a tattooed bartender find a way to make it work?

 

https://geni.us/ComfortAndJoy

 

 

What's next

I'm so grateful for all the wonderful feedback I've been receiving for my Firsts & Forever Stories! If you're unfamiliar with them, I've been revisiting my long-running Firsts & Forever Series with a collection of stand-alones set in that universe. Some characters familiar to my long-time readers make guest appearances, but these books are written so you don't have to be familiar with any of my previous books or series to enjoy them.

If you read my most recent release, Tempted, then you were briefly introduced to the main character for my current work in progress. His name is Casey, and he's a pediatric nurse. I have to tell you, I absolutely love this character! He's a bit of a mess, but he has a heart of gold. He's basically a huge teddy bear, a former football player who desperately needs his happily ever after.

Casey's book is called Bad Ideas, and it's an enemies-to-lovers and opposites attract romance. His love interest is a doctor named Theo who seems like he's cold as ice, but I'm betting Casey can thaw him out. :) 

I'm hoping to have the book to you by early December, exactly date to be announced. I need to get a bit farther in this book before I can really pin down the date. As soon as I know though, I'll post it here and in my Facebook reader's group (which you're welcome to join, by the way)!

Great review!

My new release, Tempted, just got the most amazing review, so I thought I'd share it. The review is on the Love Bytes page, and you can find it here if you'd like to check it out.