DRAGONFLY NIGHTMARE Release & Giveaway!

To be a normal teenage girl.
To forget about the past.
To fall in love for the first time.
Is that too much to ask?

Sixteen-year-old Allie Bailey just wants a break—a break from her overly-protected life. And Dragonfly Meadows summer camp is the answer. A summer away from her parents in the California Sierras with her best friend is exactly what she needs. 

But once at camp, Allie notices that things are a little off. Paid excursions are cancelled and staff is replaced with shady new people. When the camp's founder goes "missing," Allie starts to worry. Unable to let it rest due to her past, she starts to investigate, enlisting the help of Logan Montgomery, her best friend's older and adorably geeky brother.

When hauntingly familiar flowers appear in Allie's cabin, she's not sure what to think--has her past caught up to her? Yet, after Allie stumbles across a murder conspiracy and chases down the truth, she becomes a target. Pushing through her paranoia and fear to find strength, it's up to Allie to save herself and the campers from a deranged killer before it's too late.

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$3,000 Big Romance Author Spring Giveaway

Attention all awesome people! This month is a cool time to be a reader. 101 of your favorite authors contributed to one massive giveaway! Giveaway rules are listed on the rafflecopter. International peeps can play! Got any questions? Feel free to ask. There are 100 ways to enter for a maximum possible 500+ entries per person. The giveaway lasts the entire month of April, so come back every day and hammer away at a few more entries until you're all done!

ONE PERSON WILL WIN $3,000 USD! That's the biggest giveaway I've seen recently! Tell your buds! Don't miss out. You'll kick yourself if you miss this one.

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Must be 18 years of age or older to win. No cash value. Void where prohibited. Open to international & US residents. *The winner will receive an e-gift card via PayPal in the amount of $3000USD for this prize.* Winner must have: 1. an email account, 2. may be requested to fill out additional paperwork for tax purposes, and 3. must have a PayPal account to accept the prize. We are not responsible for fees taken by PayPal for this transaction, nor are we in any way responsible for VAT and/ or taxes. We are not responsible for items damaged or lost in the e-mail. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. We hereby release Facebook of any liability. By entering you agree that we are in no way to be held liable for anything pertaining to this giveaway. Winner(s) will be contacted by email 72 hours after the giveaway ends. You must claim your prize within 48 hours or it is forfeited and another winner will be selected. If you have any additional questions - feel free to send us an email!

The winner will be chosen on May 1, 2016 and contacted via the email address they used to enter. CHECK YOUR EMAIL! The winner's name will also be posted on the rafflecopter widget above.

Participating Romance Authors:

101 different authors came together to make this giveaway possible. If you've been looking for a new book boyfriend, or you're literally famished between your fave author's releases, check out some of my peeps! They write in various hot romance genres including contemporary romance, new adult romance, erotic romance, steamy romance, urban fantasy romance, dystopian romance, historical romance, futuristic/ sci-fi/ fantasy romance, Teen/ YA romance, inspirational romance and time travel romance!

Big Romance Author $3,000 Spring Giveaway April 1-30th, 2016

H.M. Ward
Kim Golden
Drew Jordan
Christi Caldwell
Scarlett Metal
Chris Almeida & Cecilia Aubrey
Heidi McLaughlin
Jenny Gardiner
Stacey Joy Netzel
Merry Farmer
Mallory Crowe
Julia Kent
Jean Oram
Vella Day
Meli Raine
Sherri Hayes
Jayne Rylon
Sarah M. Cradit
Erica Ridley
Christine Zolendz
Beverly Preston
Marquita Valentine
Melissa Storm
Dana Marton
Amy Bartol
Michelle Fox
Magan Vernon
Ainsley Booth
Venessa Kimball
Sidney Bristol
K.M. Scott
C.C.Wood
J.M. Miller
Zara Keane
Eliza Knight
L.P. Dover
Sadie Haller
Patricia McLinn
Suzanne Rock
Katherine Lowry Logan
Erin Richards
Tori Scott
Danielle Stewart
P.T. Michelle
Suzan Tisdale
T.M. Franklin
Evelyn Adams
S.E. Hall
Lauren Hawkeye
Josie Bordeaux
Melanie Marchande
Raci Ames
Catherine Gayle
Sam Cheever
J.M Cole
Brooke Blaine
Ella Frank
Allison Bell
Cristin Harber
Jacki Delecki
Tawdra Kandle
Sydney Logan
Laura Kaye
Laura Kamoie
Evie Harper
P.J. Fiala
Taylor Law
Pamela DuMond
D.L. Roan
Jenni Moen
LG Castillo
Rachel Schurig
Nina Levine
Rachel Hanna
Cheryl Bradshaw
Jessica Scott
Beth Yarnall
J.T. Geissinger
Stacey Mosteller
Kylie Gilmore
Maryann Jordan
Cari Quinn
Lauren Royal
Renea Mason
Christine Bell
Felicia Tatum
Fabio Bueno
RaShelle Workman
Nana Malone
Annika Martin
Sophia Knightly
Nikki Lynn Barrett
Marian Tee
Sarah Castille
Allyn Lesley
Ambrielle Kirk
Jami Davenport
Bonnie R. Paulson
Laura Stapleton
Kennedy Layne

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Hey blog peeps. I know it's been a while since I've blogged...had much going on this summer (including my mother getting sick and ending up with open heart surgery -- her recovery is going as well as can be expected, but it's still keeping me busy), plus I spent the month of August re-doing my website bit by bit (because Google said the previous version wasn't mobile compliant). It is now and I launched it over the US Labor Day weekend. Check it out!! (You didn't think I wouldn't use any purple, did you?)

I also redid The Keeper Shelf authors excerpt book, IT'S IN HIS KISS, and it has a sexy new cover. We are now offering it for FREE. Discover a new-to-you author today. 

The passionate struggle against temptation, that breathless anticipation, or the ultimate rush of total surrender . . .

Whether you like it sweet or sizzling, It’s In His Kiss is guaranteed to satisfy. Nine authors cross time, space, and genres to bring you some of their most provocative scenes.

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Even though all this has put me behind schedule, I still had time to write. I've finished the first draft of TWILIGHT RISING, the short novella to follow CHASING SHADOWS in my Psychic Justice series. I also have a cover... another great image of Alex and Juliana. I'll reveal the cover to my newsletter subscribers first, and subscribers will get a chance to sign up (first come, first served) to receive a FREE copy of TWILIGHT RISING (30 copies will be up for grabs). Sign up to my Newsletter now.

I expect to release TWILIGHT RISING in November. Read more about TWILIGHT RISING.

There you have it! I hope you all had a wonderful summer. Since I didn't get to go on vacation this year (boo hiss), I'll leave you with this photo from last year's beach vacation.

Great Reviews, Updates and Fantastic Giveaway!

Chasing Shadows has received some great reviews on Amazon and beyond. I appreciate every single one and thank all reviewers and all my new readers. You are the best!

I've received numerous emails from readers who loved Chasing Shadows and are asking when the second book in the Psychic Justice Series will be out. I'm hard at work on various projects, but have completed the first draft of Lily and Jake's story in Stealing Twilight (you'll see a little of Juliana and Alex in the novel also). I'm hoping to publish it in Jan/Feb 2016. I'm also contemplating an earlier tie-in short story from Juliana's point of view to introduce Jake in Stealing Twilight (it all depends on my bandwidth, which has become very tight with all my various writing projects).

To stay up-to-date, please subscribe to my Newsletter, where you'll receive advance notice, freebies, exclusive only content, and can enter my subscriber-only giveaways. Subscribe.

Read what Fresh Fiction and The Romance Reviews had to say about my romantic suspense novel:

"A whirlwind of emotions, twists, turns and rediscovered love will keep you breathless! Equally suspenseful and sweet, CHASING SHADOWS is a book that is well worth your time. You will be caught up in the story instantly and will not want to stop reading until the exciting and jaw dropping conclusion. I promise!” ~Fresh Fiction. Read full review.

"Make sure you have a couple hours of free time to yourself before reading CHASING SHAODWS, because you won't be able to put the book down. This is the first book I've read from Erin Richards, but it definitely won't be the last. I can guarantee I will be giving this another read real soon, that's how much I loved CHASING SHADOWS! 5 stars all the way!" ~The Romance Review--Top Pick. Read full review.

Chasing Shadows is still $.99, but the sale ends soon. Get your copy before you have to pay full price!

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Splash into Summer $250 Cash Giveaway!

An amazing group of authors & bloggers have joined with me to bring you 1 fabulous prize!!

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Happy St. Patrick's Day - Celebrate with Us!

The authors of The Keeper Shelf are having a party today! Come join us on Facebook for fabulous fun, and lots of great giveaways from jewelry, books, cake, to gift cards! Click to join the Party!

Have a great St. Patrick's Day!

Happy Holidays and Looking Ahead to 2015!

May your holidays be filled with family and friends,

laughter, love, and good cheer!

I'm looking forward to an exciting and amazing 2015. I have numerous fiction projects in the works and you'll be seeing more from me!

My awesome agent has not one but two young adult manuscripts we'll be shopping to publishers after the New Year. I'm working with an amazing group of authors at The Keeper Shelf to publish in January a fun, sexy, flirty excerpt anthology! I'll also be re-issuing a newly edited version of my first novel Chasing Shadows (after my rights revert back to me from its original publisher) in April, and I hope to publish a second psychic romantic suspense novel to follow it later in the year (it's written, but needs extensive edits). I'll continue to contribute blog posts with the fantastic young adult authors over at the UnCommonYA site.

I have some great giveaways planned too! 

Don't forget to sign up for my new Newsletter. All subscribers will be entered into exclusive, subscriber-only giveaways. You'll also hear about my news first and have the opportunity to get freebies, including chances to read my books for free! Newsletter Signup.

Hope you had a wonderful 2014.
I look forward to seeing you all in an even better 2015!

 

Vigilante Nights - First Kiss Excerpt

July 18 marks the one-year anniversary of the official release of my young adult suspense novel Vigilante Nights! Woohoo! To celebrate I’m giving you the first kiss excerpt!

Setting up the first kiss: Lucas rescues his next door neighbor, Tara, from her bad date at the first dance of the school year and drives her home. But he has more on his mind…

Excerpt:

I couldn’t stop staring at the opening of her blouse, the creamy upper swell of her breasts. “I wanted to take you to the dance.” I wiped my sweaty palms on my jeans.

“There’ll be other times, right?” she said softly, shyly, too freaking cute.

Endorphins sprang to life. “Definitely.” Side by side, we walked up to her porch. Landscape lights radiated yellow beams across the walkway and newly filled planters of funky tall grasses and late-blooming flowers. “Tell Denny, case he forgets, we’re not meeting tomorrow.”

“Sure. Alyssa told me you’re all going on a yacht trip in the Bay, an annual thing your father’s law firm does. Sounds fun.”

“Doubt it. But my parents insist we go as a family,” I mocked with no real conviction. “I’ll be hard pressed to keep my mind off tonight.” I slanted toward her. “Or off you,” I whispered in her ear, inhaling her tropical fruit shampoo into my senses, willing it to drown out the lousy night.

The length of her quaked against me. “Try. They have no proof.”

“I feel guilty. And I don’t even know what was taken.” My lips toured her silky neck, along her jaw line toward her mouth.

“Dalton made you feel that way.” Tara made a clicking sound in her throat. “I . . . believe you.”

I touched my lips to hers, firm, soft, tasting spearmint. “Thanks,” I said against her lips. Drawing closer, I kissed her gently. Her mouth parted slightly, her tongue darted out then hid from me as if afraid. A hot stream of desire fed my blood, and I was useless to cut it short. Easing away before I turned her off, I released her hand.

Dazed, I strolled home. Another seed of life sprouted in my barren soul, replicating as fast as those dragsters had snuffed out my light. For the first time since the Summer of Delirium, I felt like I might be okay one day. For real.

Praise for Vigilante Nights:

Red herrings throw suspicion on various characters until the action culminates in a page-turning climax … A multifaceted story of revenge, violence, romance–and a touch of the paranormal–that will appeal to a broad audience. ~School Library Journal

VIGILANTE NIGHTS is brilliant for a Young Adult book. It faces the pressure and craziness of teenagers in horrible areas. It's a mystery book with twist and turns at every path. The ending was amazing. It was beautiful… Let just say it involves peace. ~Alice/KittiKat Reviews

The premise of VIGILANTE NIGHTS is absolutely fascinating. It's part contemporary urban street gang, part ghost story, part haunting journey from grief to hope. An action-packed second half should appeal to readers who enjoy urban thrillers with a hint of supernatural. ~YA Books Central

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All Loved Up + Awesome Giveaway

We all love a good book. Read on to see which ones the Uncommon YA authors love!
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One of my favorite books is Perfect Chemistry by Simon Elkeles. I love the way she hits real topics head on with characters that are strong and tenacious. As a bonus: this author can write a seriously hot hook up scene *fans face* ;)　Julie Anne Lindsey 

I love The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons and have my fingers crossed the movie producers accept the script she is working on to turn it into a movie. I also love Where is the green sheep by Mem Fox because my kids and I have read it a billion times together and we know it off by heart.
Melissa Wray 

One of my favorite stories is Pale Horse, Pale Rider by Katherine Anne Porter. First published in 1939, the short novel portrays a　young couple falling in love during the end of World War I and the onset of the Spanish Influenza. The main character falls ill with the deadly flu, and her new boyfriend,　a recently enlisted soldier, finds her medical help　right before he must leave for training. It's a beautifully written snapshot of life during those uncertain times. Yvonne Ventresca
 

My favorite, most life-impacting book with respect to becoming an author is Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes, by Chris Crutcher. I was in the early days of recovery from childhood sexual abuse, and I was looking for something to read while working out on the treadmill. I went into my daughter's room and found Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes on her bookshelf. I had no idea what it was about or who Chris Crutcher was-- but as I walked on the treadmill, it was as if walls inside of me fell away and I realized that I had stories inside of me that might touch others as this book was impacting me. I was thrilled last year to get to meet Chris and talk with him. Beth Fehlbaum 

I book I really love right now is Jeff Vandermeer's Wonderbook. It's given me some really great insights on revision--and it's pretty to look at too :) Natalie Zaman  

Here's a book I love: Bridge to Terebithia by Katherine Paterson for it's themes of friendship and dreaming big. It's a lovely, simple　little book that says powerful things. Lisa Cresswell 

Divergent by Veronica Roth: Beautiful writing made for a fast-paced read in a fascinating dystopian setting with a strong female lead. It’s one of those rare books for me where I loved the story as much as the writing and it stayed with me long after I read the last word. Erin Richards

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Giveaway Time!!

The Keeper Shelf Authors are often giving away books, e-readers, and reading accessories among other things.  Check out the The Keeper Shelf blog and learn about our new releases and read what the authors are up to.

This week, I'm giving away an autographed copy of Wicked Paradise or eBook copy (for international winner) and a $10 gift card to iTunes, Amazon or Barnes & Noble (winner’s choice). Thanks for stopping by and good luck in the giveaways.

 Praise for WICKED PARADISE: 

"Full of adventure, romance and two wonderfully heroic characters. The descriptions of the island are beautiful and the passion between Morgan and Ryan leaves you turning the pages to see if they can finally come together. The interaction with the Demon at times leaves you breathless. A great book." ~ 5-Stars, Paranormal Romance Guild 

"Ms. Richards has woven a lush tale of desire, betrayal, and mystery in Wicked Paradise. The story is a novel mix of fantasy and dystopian, with enough to satisfy readers who love either genre. Wicked Paradise was a wonderful story and I'm looking forward to reading more from Ms. Richards in the future." ~Writing on the Wall blog 

Enter at the The Keeper Shelf Giveaway Page

Great Deals & Giveaways!

There's so much going on right now that I wanted to pull it all together in one blog post.

The Lucky13s New Year's Bash massive giveaway is still going on. You can win books, autographed swag, critiques and more! Easy entry, just *like* our Facebook pages! Today and the next couple days, you can enter to win an autographed copy of VIGILANTE NIGHTS (US only or eBook for international winner). Lots more prizes to win too. 

Enter here:  http://www.facebook.com/groups/NewYearsBash/
Learn more about the Lucky13s at:  http://thelucky13s.blogspot.com/


All Merit Press titles are on sale for $1.99 Kindle version, including VIGILANTE NIGHTS! If you've been waiting to buy some YA realistic fiction, now's your chance to get one or all of Merit Press's books at 80% off the original Kindle price. 

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Amazon link to VIGILANTE NIGHTS 
Learn more about Merit Press at:  https://www.facebook.com/MeritPressYABooks
Merit Press authors hang out at UnCommon YA


Finally, my adult/new adult novel, WICKED PARADISE, is still on sale for $.99. Get it before the price increases at end of January! I'm also thrilled to say that WICKED PARADISE is an ARe and Amazon category bestseller!

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If you purchase the print edition of WICKED PARADISE at Amazon,
you get the Kindle edition for FREE.