Love Inside the Silence
by A.L. Long
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Everything can change in a split second, before you can take your next breath.
Willow Parker had everything going for her, a future she dreamed of ever since she was a little girl would
soon to become reality.
It’s funny how things can change in a split second, at the drop of a hat. I, for one, never thought that I
would be a victim of those crazy idioms, but unfortunately, no one can predict what the future will bring or
what will happen from one minute to the next. For me, my fate was decided five years ago. It was an
unforeseen tragedy, one that no one deserved, especially me. How was I to know that changing my daily
routine would have an outcome that would leave me in silence for the rest of my adult life?
One thing I didn’t count on was facing the man who changed my life forever.
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Award winning Author of the Independent Press Award and NYC Big Book Award. A.L. Long is also the
recipient of the National Indie Excellence Award.
My love for writing began several years ago after an early retirement from a demanding job that I loved,
but also hated because it consumed so much of my time. Now, I am able to focus my time on what I
love. Writing romance has been a life long dream and to actually say that I am a published author is
beyond what I would have ever expected.
Even though some may say I have a little naughtiness in my books, I look at it as an added bonus for my
readers. After all what is a romance book without a little spice.
When I am not writing, I enjoy spending time with friends either at home or out on the town. Mostly, I
enjoy a relaxing night at home where I can enjoy a glass of wine in the company of a good book.
GUEST POST
Advice you would give new authors?
When I first started writing nearly
seven years ago, I wished that I knew what I know now. The hardest
part about writing isn’t writing the story, but figuring how to
promote it. I had no idea what I would do once I published my first
book. There was a lot of trial and error. One thing I learned early
on was the importance of a launch team and or Street team. I have an
amazing street team that has been with me for five years. I don’t
know where I would be without them. Another must, finding readers who
will become a part of an ARC team. Reviews are an enormous part in
determining how well your book sells. There isn’t one person who I
know who wouldn’t love to receive a free book for an honest review.
What are common traps for
aspiring writers?
The world is filled with
self-published authors and I am one of them. When I first began
writing I learned that there are many self-publishing companies out
there all of which wanted to promote my book. They are not all what
they are cracked up to be. Writer beware. I learned the hard way. I
chose one of these companies and I was not impressed. Yes, they
talked about marketing my book to film producers, book expos, and so
on, but for a handsome fee. I didn’t like the fact that didn’t
have control over my work. Needless to say, I ended my contract and
now I have control over my work. Not to say that you won’t have
better luck, but for me, I would never use a self-publishing company
again.
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