#author: denise grover swank

[nanowrimo]

5 Steps to Get Your Novel Ready to Self-Publish

Every year, we’re lucky to have great sponsors for our nonprofit events. Kindle Direct Publishing, a 2022 NaNo sponsor, helps you self-publish eBooks and paperbacks for free. Today, author Denise Grover Swank shares some tips to help you get your novel ready to publish:

Congrats on completing NaNoWriMo! I completed my first book with NaNoWriMo in 2009, and was thrilled when I’d finished, but I wasn’t ready to hit publish just yet!

1. Have someone else read your novel.

Every book needs revising and editing. Trust me, I’ve written over seventy books at this point and still need to revise books. 

You’ll either need to find a developmental editor or alpha readers. Alpha readers—well-read readers and/or other authors—are great for writers on a budget and are usually free. You can find them in writers’ groups or your friends who are readers. Just be careful if you’re using friends and family: they’re going to be biased. (Unless they’re my aunt who read my paranormal thriller and told me I should write children’s books.) 

2. Invest in copy editing.

You’ve revised and edited your book, now what? Copy editing is where you may want to invest if you can. Copy editors look at your book line by line and correct grammatical mistakes. Please, please, please don’t try to do this yourself. You’ve read you book countless times and will miss things. Trust me. I know. (If you need a proofreader, here’s where your friends who can spot a typo a mile away come in handy.)

3. Get a good cover.

Let’s talk covers! Study the market and find out what’s selling in your genre, then find a cover designer who fits the trends. You can spend anywhere from $100 to $1000 or more, but you can get by on the lower end. Just don’t try to make one yourself unless you’re really good at graphic design. 

4. Get the formatting right.

You’re almost ready to publish, but first you need to format your eBook and print book—You can do this by using the free templates available on Kindle Direct Publishing, you can pay someone to do it, or there are several programs less than $200 that will do this for you. 

5. Now you’re ready! 

There are multiple places to publish, but KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) is super easy to use! Be sure to claim your books on Amazon Author Central, create an author page, then ask readers to follow you. Amazon will let your readers know about preorders and releases. Kindle Unlimited is great for newer authors who are still finding an audience, and readers in KU are more willing to take a chance on new-to-them authors. And finally, use the gifting option on your product page for giveaways on social media. Readers who love your book will tell their friends—never underestimate word of mouth marketing!

New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author Denise Grover Swank lives in Kansas City, Missouri. You can find out more about Denise at www.denisegroverswank.com.

Top photo by Nong V on Unsplash. 

[he-is-lightning-in-a-bottle]

There's also a new sub genre that has totally taken off during the pandemic called Paranormal Women's Fiction. If you enjoy paranormal romance but are tired of formulaic heroines who are super hot twenty-somethings making naive choices, this is the genre for you! All these new heroines are normal people in their late 30s, 40s, and 50s with careers or children or marriages in various states of happiness, mom bods, and all the practical wisdom of people who've been adulting for a while. They're relatable and funny and smart, and reading along as they navigate their encounters with the paranormal for the first time and begin a midlife adventure is a hoot.

As defined by the authors who started trying to carve out this genre:

We are not inventing books with 40+ heroines. We are hoping to define a place for them amongst other genres. There are so many great stories already with older women dealing with real life issues (and magical ones, ’cause paranormal is just cool), but often these books are lumped in with genre titles amongst new adult books and can be hard to find.

Older women kick ass. They know things. They’ve been there. They are worthy of their own literature category. They stopped giving a fuck. They also have their own set of issues that they face–empty nests, widows, divorce, menopause, health, etc–and these issues deserve to be addressed and embraced in literature.

Women friendships matter. Women matter. Our thoughts and feelings matter.

Growing older is a real part of life. No need to hide in the shadows. Unless you’re like a vampire and like shadows. Then by all means, skulk away.

(source)

A good place to begin reading in this genre is with the thirteen authors who helped create it, so check out books by these authors that have "Paranormal Women's Fiction" on the cover or in the title/description:

K.F. Breene, Deanna Chase, Jana DeLeon, Christine Gael, Elizabeth Hunter, Darynda Jones, Eve Langlais, Shannon Mayer, Kristen Painter, Robyn Peterman, Michelle M. Pillow, Mandy M. Roth, Denise Grover Swank

heard some guy in barnes and noble today say “i can’t stand adult fiction they’re all like ‘i’m getting a divorce’” 

[abm1g-5]

The book "Twenty-Eight-and-a-Half Wishes" by Denise Grover Swank is a delightful and relatable exploration of the challenges faced by modern women in the 21st century. As a work of "chick lit," the novel offers a refreshingly honest and humorous perspective on the complexities of navigating life, love, and personal growth. At the heart of the story is Rose Gardner, a young woman who finds herself thrust into a whirlwind of unexpected events after receiving a mysterious list of wishes. Rose's journey is one that resonates with many women, as she navigates the ups and downs of relationships, career aspirations, and the pursuit of self-discovery. One of the standout aspects of "Twenty-Eight-and-a-Half Wishes" is its ability to capture the nuances of modern womanhood. The author skillfully weaves together themes of independence, vulnerability, and the search for purpose, creating a narrative that feels both authentic and empowering. Rose's struggles with self-doubt, her desire to break free from societal expectations, and her determination to forge her own path are all relatable experiences that many women can identify with. Moreover, the book's exploration of the complexities of relationships, both romantic and platonic, offers valuable insights into the challenges faced by women in the 21st century. The author's portrayal of the dynamics between Rose and the various men in her life, as well as her friendships with other women, provides a refreshingly honest and multifaceted representation of the modern female experience. Overall, "Twenty-Eight-and-a-Half Wishes" is a delightful and empowering read that captures the essence of chick lit in the 21st century. Its relatable characters, engaging plot, and insightful exploration of the female experience make it a must-read for anyone seeking a heartwarming and inspiring story about the strength and resilience of modern women.

Written by: Elisha Matabuena

[joyffree]

A woman fleeing her past finds more than she bargains for in a suspense series by New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author Denise Grover Swank.

A Cry in the Dark by Denise Grover Swank is on sale in audio, only on Chirp!

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[cocktailsfairytales]

A woman fleeing her past finds more than she bargains for in a suspense series by New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author Denise Grover Swank.

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[haylie-spnfam4ever]

of course! I’m trying to get as many people as I can to read this series bc i think its awesome, But i can be biased 😂

It’s called the Rose Garner Mysteries by Denise Grover Swank. Roughly a 9 book series, but there are a few novellas in between a couple books. But its mainly about the main character Rose has a special gift and can see the future, she has visions when she touches someone and sees what happens to them in the future. She tries to deal with family drama, as well as tries to ignore her gift because it gets her into so much trouble with the law, and dangerous situations that could get her killed. a couple love interests as well in all of that too!

i can only find the book on Amazon if you prefer to have a paperback book. But there are eReads of it as well. The author has a website as well, and many more books too! if you have questions about it tho, please let me know!

i’m currently on book 6 or 7. I haven’t read anything in a WHILE bc i just moved states and trying to unpack everything, so I hope to get back to it soon.

Hello!! I just wanted to tell you that i love your writing so much!! I have read Night Falls so many times, and is my favorite series of yours!! Anyway.. for your AMA’s, do you have a favorite genre to read/write?

much love to you❤️❤️😊😊

OH MY GOSH THANK YOU ☺️ Night Falls is my favorite too

And I LOVE angst. Reading and writing. I live for drama

And thank you for being such an active follower. I see your name pop up on my fics all the time and it means a lot 🥰 @haylie-spnfam4ever

[graceivers]

Review #24 - The Substitute

The Substitute Author: Denise Grover Swank Genre: Contemporary Romance Rating: ★★★★ Recommendation: give it a shot; once was enough Summary: Somehow, Megan Vandemeer finds herself flying home solo for her wedding without telling her entire family that she already broke up with the fiancé. Enter Josh McMillan—out to save his family company with no plan whatsoever. Then Megan falls into his lap and so does his plan, which somehow includes pretending to be that fiancé.

Female Lead: Overall, I enjoyed Megan as the female lead. Should she have told her family that she broke up with her fiancé? Yes. Did I buy her reasons for not doing so? Yeah, actually, I did. I understood and sympathized with her reluctance given the amount of pressure that had been put on her. She’s significantly undervalued in her family, especially by her mother. I mean, Megan has a career all of her own making; she’s pretty stable financially, mentally, socially; she’s made it on her own. Swank downplays Megan’s independence to highlight the relationship she has with her mother, but it should not be overlooked. Megan has a mind of her own; she can make her own decisions (even when she doesn’t make them). Everyone makes mistakes, including Megan, but this girl deserves a break and definitely deserves happiness.

The one thing that slightly erred me about Megan—and Josh kind of as well, though I’ll get to that later—is her lack of conviction and determination in breaking up the engagement when Josh is pretending to her fiancé, Jay. Unlike Josh, she didn’t really have a reason to go along with the fake engagement any longer than she had to. And because she didn’t know Josh’s motives until the end, I thought Megan should’ve been a little more proactive and pushed for the breakup. Did I buy that she liked being with Josh for that time? Yes. Did I think that was enough for her to continue their ridiculous charade? No. But, alas, it’s fiction… Male Lead: I liked Josh as much as I liked Megan. He’s trying his best to do right for his family company and its employees. And though it might have been anger and revenge that first motivated him to get on a plane and spy and/or confront the people that have made his life difficult, he’s kind of the sweetheart that can’t help but swoop in and save the day for Megan. Well, even his intentions with Megan weren’t all that honorable at first, but he got there. I love that even in the short of amount of time that he knew Megan and got to spend with her, he was the one that really saw her and appreciated her for who she genuinely was. He understood her needs; he understood her.

I guess Josh gets a pass for putting off the breakup of the fake engagement given that he needed to stay connected with Megan’s family for business reasons. Likewise, I felt his feelings were much more convincing than Megan’s were. Maybe that was because Megan had a lot going on in dealing directly with her family and the wedding plans while Josh only had to play along. Regardless, Josh showed up when necessary—standing up for Megan, being incredibly accommodating and sweet to her, and yeah, falling her for. Plot & Writing: The Substitute is full-on fake dating trope. There were some good and great parts about the plot, and then there was one maybe not so believable part. Let’s review.

The good? All the wedding details and pre-wedding activities. This is the stuff of dreams for me. Given that Swank set the story less than a week before the big wedding, we were given a heavy dose of everything wedding, which also included a lot of engagement activities since Megan’s family had never met her fiancé—Jay or Josh. Still, the author utilized these events to her advantage to both move the plot along as well as display some character revealing information and relationship growth. Megan trying on both wedding dresses for Josh was a highlight for me not only because I got wedding stuff to geek out over, but also because it showcased the kind of relationship the couple had. And then of course there were a bunch of little places where Josh kept doing things like kissing Megan to shut her up in front of suspicious parties. Pure fake dating trope stuff right there, but it’s still amazing because as those moments accumulate, Swank unravels the feelings Megan and Josh have for each other. When it’s done right like this, it’s what makes fake dating trope so appealing.

The bad? Well, it’s not really that horrible, but the timing is definitely something to talk about. There were literally four days between the moment Megan and Josh met on the airplane to the wedding day—where they decided to actually get married. Do I believe they fell in love with each other in four days so much so that they agreed to marry each other and that when their marriage license was mailed to confirm their legal fate they were kind of more than okay with it? Meh, maybe not. But then again, do I believe that when Megan’s mother directly asked her daughter why she wouldn’t want the marriage annulled when she hardly knew Josh that Megan’s simple answer would suffice? Maybe. Megan literally says, “Because I love him… I don’t know. I just do.” Normally, this answer is not enough. But actually? The power of these words are in fact in its simplicity. She just knows. That’s what it comes down to. And really, isn’t that the purest and most powerful form of love there is? You don’t need to write an essay that’s Tolstoy long; you don’t need to make some PowerPoint presentation to justify your argument; you don’t need to know all the answers. You just know. It is, and that’s all there is. Is four days generally fast? Yes. But this is fiction, after all. And there’s the hopeless romantic in me that says who cares. If you know, you know.

But despite the fact that the book spans four days, Swank did a good job of pacing everything. I was still conscious of the fact that Megan and Josh hadn’t known each other even a full week before falling in love and deciding to get married, but nothing was rushed. Feelings and sex developed at a good speed between the two. Everyone’s reactions were appropriate no matter how extreme or odd. That made everything all the more believable, which was necessary to sell the essence of the story and the main relationship. Secondary Characters & Plots: Geez, these secondary characters. First of all, MEGAN’S MOTHER. Mother from hell, seriously. Controlling, demanding, manipulative, and far too concerned about appearances over the overall and genuine well-being and happiness of her children, especially Megan. Yes, Swank gave us a reason for her overbearing and meddling ways and strive for perfection, and yes, it made sense to a point. But that’s exactly. It made sense TO A POINT. This woman went way beyond that point, and even if her intentions were because she cared about and loved her daughter, clearly she should’ve opened her eyes a little more and seen that she had been making Megan miserable for a long, long time based on what she thought would help her daughter and her image in the long run. This woman was trying to overcompensate and her relationship with Megan suffered because of it.

Megan’s grandma was disturbingly funny. Libby, one of her best friends, was a little too flimsy for me, though at least she was relatively supportive of Megan. Blair, the other best friend, was far too critical and hard for me, but her attitude and behavior were also justifiable given what she’s been through personally. Yet still, Megan clearly needed people on her side though she was blundering her way through those days, and Blair wasn’t much help for someone considered to be one of her best friends. Noah, Josh’s brother, was… whatever. And go away, the real Jay Connors. No one wants you around. Bye.

I don’t know whether to consider Josh’s company’s problem a main plot or a side plot because it kind of had elements of both, but either way, it was adequately resolved. Favorite Part(s): I kind of already mentioned it, but Megan trying on both wedding dresses in front of Josh. The one her mother picked out—again, over the top and not Megan’s style because her mother totally commandeered all the wedding planning and went behind Megan’s back in doing so. But then Megan is allowed to try on the dress that she originally picked, and you could practically feel how beautiful the moment was coming off the pages of the book. You knew then that she was beautiful, that Josh thought she was beautiful, that Josh loved her, and no matter how the book turned out, at least Megan got that one moment of wearing the wedding dress she wanted in front of the guy she more or less wanted to marry.

AND THEN JOSH GOES AND BUYS IT FOR HER SO SHE CAN WEAR IT DOWN THE AISLE. Thank you Lord and Swank for giving me Josh, the sweetheart, and that beautiful moment. Final Thoughts: The Substitute was nice. Not exceptional necessarily but not dreadful or dragging. It was above average. You get your healthy dose of a fake relationship trope; you get good wedding detail stuff; you get a relationship that is more believable than not, actually. I’d generally recommend this. It was free off of the iBooks store too, so that helped. A little comedic, a lot sweet, and enjoyable overall.

[booklovingpixies]

BLOG TOUR - Matchmaking a Single Dad by Angela Denise

BLOG TOUR – Matchmaking a Single Dad by Angela Denise

She drives him crazy and he’s falling crazy in love. Matchmaking a Single Dad, a hilarious, hot single dad romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Denise Grover Swank and USA Todaybestselling author Angela Casella writing as Angela Denise, is out now! They’re all wrong for each other…but sometimes two wrongs do make a right. Cole The only woman I need in my life is my…

[allthingsdarkanddirty]

He’s an entitled jerk and maybe her perfect match.

Matchmaking a Billionaire, a laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Denise Grover Swank and USA Today bestselling author Angela Casella, writing as Angela Denise, is available for ZERO PENNIES this week only!

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Bryn

I used to believe in what we do at Mayberry Matchmakers, but now? Love is just another four-letter word.

Too bad my grandmother hasn’t gotten the memo. When tech billionaire Rory Byrne approaches us, wanting to develop the matchmaking app my sister and I dreamed up (and Nana shot down), she jumps at the chance. My grandmother is nothing if not opportunistic.

Of course, there’s a catch. She’ll only do it if Rory lets us matchmake him the old-fashioned way.

He’s going to say no.

Please God, let him say no.

The last thing I want to do is matchmake an entitled rich jerk...especially one who looks like sin and talks a good game.

***

Rory

I’ve screwed up in love a few times, but I never screw up in business. Mayberry Matchmakers has the idea for something amazing, and I have the money and the experience to make it come to life.

I should deny Nana Mayberry’s condition. If I let them matchmake me, it’ll be all over the news, and making headlines has never interested me…especially not after the personal betrayal that nearly broke me. But I’m having trouble caring about what I should do, because Bryn Mayberry is smart, snarky, and not the slightest bit impressed with me.

Actually, this may be Mayberry Matchmakers’ easiest job yet.

[writingonjorvik]

I’m not sure if you’re aware of this but the way you responded to the fictional writing ask was very rude. There’s answering a question and then there’s adding extraneous and rude nonsense. Also, cursing and using profane words is poor writing.

Yo, it’s cool that you have an opinion and all, but fuck you. Calling people out on bullshit behavior like asking for free commissions isn’t rude. Whether it was the intent or not, that’s how it came off from multiple anons that came in around the period asking for free commissions that were not published and so I called it out. I’m not going to tolerate bad behavior for the sake of other people feeling comfortable. If I see bullshit behavior in my inbox, I will call out bullshit behavior.

Also, if cursing is bad writing, you want to go talk to these folks:

J.K. Rowling

Stephen King

Douglas Adams

Orson Scott Card

Jenna Moreci

Mark Twain

William Shakespeare

Oscar Wilde

Ernest Hemmingway

John Steinbeck

Margret Atwood

G.R.R. Martin

F. Scott Fitzgerald

J.D. Salinger

Harper Lee

Alice Walker

Toni Morrison

William Golding

George Orwell

Joseph Heller

Aldous Huxley

William Faulkner

Zora Neale Hurston

Ralph Ellison

Margret Mitchell (”Frankly dear, I don’t give a damn!”)

Richard Wright

Ken Kesey

Kurt Vonnegut

John Green

Sarah J. Maas

Patrick Rothfuss

Ernest Cline

Neil Gailmen

Ned Vizzini

V.E. Schwab

Guillermo del Toro

Justin Cronin

Jenn Bennett 

Amelia Brunskill 

Jason Segel 

Julie Murphy

M.T. AndersonMichelle KrysBecky AlbertalliJennifer BrownMindy McGinnisLeah KonenKiersten WhiteRachel WardM.J. FieldsRainbow RowellNicole JacquelynJ.M. DarhowerHeather Van FleetLiz ReinhardtTillie ColeApril BrookshireChristina LeeElizabeth FinnMarie HallSarah DaltryJamie McGuireJenika SnowDawn MartensMelody GraceKirsten DeMuzioBella JewelC.J. ScottLynda ChanceAutumn DoughtonJasinda WilderJamie BegleyLynda ChanceJ.L. BergKatie LeeSelene ChardouD.J. PiersonKristen Ashley Shelly Pratt Denise Grover SwankHadley QuinnJen Frederick

But maybe you’d like me to go on? Maybe you’d like some Noble Prize Winners in Literature who’ve had cursing in their writing? How about Pulitzer Prizes? What if we move into other forms of writing, like screenwriting for TV and movies? Maybe you want some community members here who use cursing in their writing that you can go say to their faces that cursing is bad writing? Or maybe you can do the smart thing and not go throwing insults around behind a mask on the internet. That’s my suggestion. It’s generally the smartest and most mature choice.

But please, explain to the professional author with a BA in English more about how literature works. About the evolution of English as a language and the effective use of it. Maybe you have some scholarly discourse you can provide to back up your claims. Maybe you’ve done years of research into the matter, written dozens on college level papers on the subject. I’d love to talk to you more about the levels of evocation found in using profanity, the etymology of curses and their sense of desensitization on modern culture, and the general change from Old English to Post Modern English today and how we communication differently based on our personal experiences and how we feel and express language as individuals, not as a whole. Maybe you’d like to avoid cursing because you want to create a wider vocabulary, but maybe then also I choose to curse as a legal adult because I find the word fuck to just have the right cadence and impact on using it and I feel confident enough in my ability to express myself that I don’t need the approval of shitty anons to tell me I should or shouldn’t curse. I can make that choice as an adult.

Or maybe you have an opinion. And where you are entitled it it, I am also entitled to mine. If you don’t like how I handle it, you can leave. And if you choose not to leave, then there’s this awesome feature I really love called the block function which helps me help you do it anyway.

Don’t be a fucking coward and insult me on anon. If you’re going to criticize me, do it to my fucking face like an adult and not behind a mask. I’d rather be a bad writer than have shitty character. 

[bookboleynreads]

Release Blitz! Matchmaking a Billionaire by Angela Denise

Release Blitz! Matchmaking a Billionaire by Angela Denise

He’s everyone’s dream man but hers.Matchmaking a Billionaire, a sexy, opposites attract romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Denise Grover Swank and USA Today bestselling author Angela Casella, writing as Angela Denise, is now available! Bryn I used to believe in what we do at Mayberry Matchmakers, but now? Love is just another four-letter word. Too bad my grandmother hasn’t…

[reesourire]

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He’s a rich, entitled jerk and she’s falling for him fast. Matchmaking a Billionaire, a hilarious, billionaire, matchmaking rom-com from New York Times bestselling author Denise Grover Swank and USA Today bestselling author Angela Casella writing as Angela Denise is out now! Excerpt Bryn“People are always watching you, aren’t they?” I ask.Rory takes a step toward me, and I think again about…

[jessimikah]

MSJESSREADS: Love At First Hate - A.R Casella & Denise Grover Swank

MSJESSREADS: Love At First Hate – A.R Casella & Denise Grover Swank

This book was everything i love in a romance book. It was funny, sweet, sassy, sexy and full of love, laughter and of course drama. I’ve read a few books by these authors and I have to say this one takes my top spot by them. It’s part of the “Bad Luck Club” series – so there is a whole range of books in the series to read – and plenty of cross overs and cameos by old favourites, so this book hits…

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New Release: Any Luck at All by Denise Grover Swank and A.R. Casella

New Release: Any Luck at All by Denise Grover Swank and A.R. Casella

Any Luck At All, an all-new fun and flirty romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Denise Grover Swank and A.R. Casella is available now!

Georgie Buchanan doesn’t know the first thing about running a brewery—she doesn’t even like beer—so she’s thrown when her grandfather leaves his business to her and her three siblings. Selling Buchanan Brewery would be the prudent…

[booklovingpixies]

RELEASE BLITZ - Matchmaking a Single Dad by Denise Grover Swank and Angela Casella

RELEASE BLITZ – Matchmaking a Single Dad by Denise Grover Swank and Angela Casella

She’s the last woman he should want. Matchmaking a Single Dad, swoon worthy romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Denise Grover Swank and USA Today bestselling author Angela Casella writing as Angela Denise, is now available! They’re all wrong for each other…but sometimes two wrongs do make a right. Cole The only woman I need in my life is my eight-year-old daughter, Jane. As…