Colleen Connally

Everyone loves something for nothing. We all do. We love the feel we are getting a good deal. Giving away free books is something we Indies' do. It helps us develop a following. It's how I've sold my books. I believe in giving away a sample of my work. There has always been a debate about giving away free books. A lot of authors are dead set against it. I understand. Think about what we do...the time and energy that goes into writing just to give it away. Doesn't make much sense if you look at it one way, but the other...it has helped me sell books. It calls attention to my books. I had/have been traditionally published, but it was by small and medium size publishers. The large publishers said I needed to show I can sell books. That pushed me into becoming an Indie. Becoming an Indie has had its ups and downs. Victoria Holt once wrote—   Never regret. If it’s good, it’s wonderful. If it’s bad, it’s experience.   I have learned learned several lessons over t...

Amazon bought Goodreads. What do you think? I'm not sure. I'm taking a wait and see attitude. I like the premise of Goodreads. I like interacting with readers and other authors, but honestly I didn't give it much thought until I read an article on Publisher Weekly . I confess I don't update on Goodreads page like I should. I mean I only just set up Colleen Connally's account. I think that's what I have to do for my pen name...not even sure. I'm there under Jerri Hines, but I know I don't use it to its full potential. One thing I do enjoy is being able to talk easily to readers. I hope that doesn't change. I also wanted to mention readers reviews. To everyone that has taken the time to write a review after reading one of my books—thank you. I have been told that a review is left on average of 1:1000 downloads. I personally think the number is even higher. So for everyone that has left a review I just want you to know I appreciate it. And I encou...

AMAZON US   AMAZON UK   BARNES AND  NOBLE   KOBO Is it snowing where you are? This winter hasn't been too bad until the last two weeks. In this span, though, I've believe I've had enough for quite a while. While I appreciate the beauty of a wintery scene, I lost electricity last week for almost five days! Still, I had my books! The only good thing is that I caught up with my reading. Last week saw the release of BROKEN LEGACY ! To celebrate I had a month of book giveaways! Congratulations to the latest winners—Amber and Ivana! AMAZON US   AMAZON UK I'm not done. This week I have one of my other books, The Cry For Freedom , going free. This Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, The Cry For Freedom , will be free. Don't miss out on its free days. The Cry For Freedom is the first book in the Winds of Betrayl Series under my name Jerri Hines. Unlike Secret Lives Series, the Winds of Betrayal books are not stand alone books...

COMING SOON! Have a couple of things happening this month! First and foremost, BROKEN LEGACY, Book Two of Secret Lives Series,  is set to be released later this month!!! Up until that time...don't forget about the book giveaway!                                                                  Amazon US      Amazon UK    Barnes and Noble FREE ebook! Would you like a free paperback?   Do you want a chance to win a signed copy of  Seductive Secrets ? I have some copies I’m giving away for the next few weeks. Not only Seductive Secrets, but a copy more of my books. In the Whispers of a Legend series under my other pen name Carrie James Haynes, Part Four-  Time of the Nuxvenom  or one of the Tides of Charleston Series,  Another Night Fal...