FAQ

GENERAL FAQ

ARE YOUR SUPERNATURAL CREATURES ORIGINAL?
Some are, yes. I've done what many authors do in putting my own spin on certain paranormals. However, I have basically rewritten what a Mage is, and it makes sense once you read the books. I have also created wholly new supernaturals that are unique to my world, such as Chitahs, Gravewalkers, Potentials, Geminis, and Relics. I've heard the term "Sensors" used in other books, but I don't know how those gifts compare to the ones I've written in my world. My Vampires and Shifters have their own unique gifts and history. There are a lot of terms I made up, such as the Mageri, stunners, liquid fire, and the term "Ghuardian" to describe a Mage who mentors another. It's fun to have familiar supernaturals in an urban fantasy setting, but readers have been intrigued by my unique paranormals. They offer something refreshingly new, and I hope to reveal even more about them as I continue to write more books in the same universe.

DO YOU SELL SIGNED PAPERBACKS OR OTHER MERCH DIRECT?
Selling signed paperbacks (or other merch) direct is not something I do at this time. This also includes shipping me your books with postage. I have giveaways on Facebook and Goodreads as time permits, so always check there for a chance to win. Some authors offer signed copies, so check their websites. Others don't for the same reasons or they don't want to deal with all the shipping nonsense and sales/state tax. Please always check author websites prior to making a request. You are more then welcome to check out my Zazzle store (search "Mageri") or request a digital autograph on authorgraph.com. I'm a one-woman show and spend upwards of 16 hours a day managing the business, so every slice of time away from the actual writing matters.If my house becomes a shipping zone, you're going to see less books. And I get a lot of requests.

WILL YOU READ MY MANUSCRIPT?
I do not accept manuscripts to review or critique. Any sent to me will not be opened, and queries not responded to as this was addressed here.


CAN YOU GIVE ME ADVISE ON WRITING/PUBLISHING?
If you send me a message with this question, I'm sorry, but I cannot reply. My advice is to
1.) Read a lot of craft books
2.) Write a lot. Some may discover that this is more of a hobby than a profession they want to pursue, and there are great sites like Wattpad where people can share each other's stories.
3.) If you are a published author, form a small group of authors on your writing level in your genre that you can bounce ideas and marketing advice off of. You will learn from each other and grow
4.) Utilize the Internet for research. There is a wealth of information at your fingertips, and there is no magic formula anyone can give you to write a good story or be a success. It requires hours of hard work, an ability to acclimate to change, and sacrifice.

WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON FANFICTION?
I'm opposed to fanfiction written in my world. Every author is going to have a different view on this, so you should research the authors to find out their stance and also familiarize yourself with copyright laws. But see, I have invested hours of labor and love into these books. Writing about my characters is like kidnapping my children and raising them as your own. Writing about unique words and concepts, such as the Mageri, Chitahs, or what I've done with the Mage is the equivalent of stealing personal property from my house.  Please respect the intellectual property rights of authors. Fanfiction deals with legally protected works, so writers are taking a risk. Let our books inspire you to create your own worlds and stories.  True fans will appreciate the purity of the stories as they were meant be told by the author.

 

CAN I TRANSLATE YOUR BOOKS INTO ANOTHER LANGUAGE?

No. Translating the titles without permission is a violation of copyright. Translations are only handled through publishers. Please do not contact me for permission unless you are a foreign publisher.


WILL YOU ATTEND A CONFERENCE?
I'm a private person, and I don't have any signings in the near future. You can go to authorgraph.com and request a virtual autograph from me - just as cool and delivered to your ereader! I'm also easy to follow on Facebook and other social media where I interact with fans.

I LOVE YOUR BOOKS! HOW CAN I SUPPORT YOU?
Write reviews, recommend to your friends, and follow my newsletter so you always know what's coming next! The most effective tool for getting a book out there is word of mouth, so if you're in any reader/book groups on social media or in person, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, then I strongly encourage you to recommend these books!

WILL THERE BE A BOOK ABOUT [Enter Character Name Here]?
I get asked this a lot. Go to my WIP page to check there and sign up for my newsletter for future announcements. I don't discuss possible book ideas, and anything firm will be announced on my website. The Mageri and Seven series have both ended, and there will be no further books in these series. Spinoffs on characters are never out of the question, but all that information will be here on my website if it's a planned project. 

 

A WORD ON PIRACY
I wanted to take a moment to address my thoughts on online ebook piracy. This has been a growing issue for many authors. Currently (as of mid 2019) I do not offer, nor have I ever offered, any of my books for free anywhere (that includes sites like Amazon). If that ever changes, then those books would only be legal for free download on the retailers I list on this website. Currently, I have some ebooks and audiobooks available for library download. I get a very small cut of that single transaction to the library itself, not per borrow, but it is something I've approved. I occasionally run my books (including boxed sets) on sale. Those may be announced on my Facebook page, newsletter, or blog. Occasionally they might be promoted through Bookbub, so feel free to stalk me on that site!

 

At the end of the day, this is a business. Reader support is vital for authors to stay in business. If you were to hire a cook for 6 months, you wouldn't refuse to pay them because they are working for other people and probably have enough money that way. That's not how it works. And I used 6 months, because that's how long it often takes for me to get a book publish ready from start to finish. You wouldn't walk up to a vendor at a craft fair and stuff their hand-carved sculpture into your bag. Every time a person does that, they are making a statement that they don't care about that person's hard work, effort, or ability to maintain a career so they can bring you more of their art. Even if nobody is watching. We all need to support artists we love. While I have a Spotify playlist and artists earn nominal amounts from advertising on those listens, I also purchase those songs I love. I want those artists to keep doing what they're doing. But you also can't compare singers to authors. Authors don't have revenue streams from other places like performers do with t-shirts, movie deals, concerts, commercials, endorsements, etc.

These are the online book retailers who are authorized to distribute my ebooks (this excludes paperbacks & audio):

• Amazon
• Apple
• Barnes & Noble
  
• Google Play
  
• Kobo (Rakuten)
• Smashwords
• Library sites like Baker & Taylor, Bibliotheca, and Overdrive (Only select titles)
• Tolino
• Vivlio
  

If you go to my audio page, you'll see a list of audio sites. Major sources of print books are listed on my book pages, but print titles can be resold and might end up anywhere. Digital goods cannot be resold.

I won't go into the expenses of publishing. The cost of editors, proofreaders, cover art, advertising, taxes, health insurance, and more. Some authors are trying to make ends meet and others are having to bow out because it's not enough income to support their family. When someone downloads a book from an unauthorized website, which we call a pirating website, they are in fact paying that person and not the author. That thief sometimes asks for donations or runs ads on their website. Some even take credit card info, and you have no idea who these people are or what they'll do with that. Some insert malicious malware onto the files downloaded so they can collect your data.

Books are nowhere near as expensive as they used to be. Ebooks softened the blow of $35 new releases by offering readers a chance to fall in love or into an adventure for less than $5. That said, avid readers who go through a lot of books can quickly run up their charges, and that's why so many authors offer some books free, discounted, or at the library. I'm not here to be anyone's moral compass, only to offer insight to how supporting pirates can ultimately result in hurting your favorite authors. I've had a few readers tell me they found my books free and later realized it was wrong, so they purchased their copies. I think that's wonderful. Sometimes we don't always realize we're being duped at these type of websites. So what can you do about the problem? Aside from the obvious of not engaging in those practices, speak out against it. Whether that's on social media or in any book circles you engage in where you see it being discussed. At the end of the day, it's not just wrong, it's illegal. I will continue to work hard to bring you these stories and characters you love so long as I have continued support.

Peace, love, and happy reading.