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If you’re here for the first time or you’re a regular visitor, I want to thank you for dropping by.  So glad you’re here!

Be sure to check out the blog for all the latest and greatest news on my books.  You might also find the odd rambling, but hopefully you’ll just consider that part of my charm.

For those of you who don’t already know, I write YA Contemporary Fantasy and YA Action Adventure novels, the most popular being the War of the Fae series, featuring Jayne Sparks, the potty-mouthed teen rebel who you can’t help but love.  I’m also dabbling in Adult Women’s Fiction and Romance, but that’s under a different pen name, Kat Lee.  Those books have not yet been published but they will be, beginning June, 2012.

I love reader feedback and comments, so be sure to leave me a note before going.  There are comment boxes at the bottom of all the blog posts and pages.  I look forward to hearing from you!

WAR OF THE FAE

“Jayne could talk all day and I wouldn’t get tired of her. She’s like a maniac with that mouth of hers. And when it’s not going her inner dialogue is and it’s just as much fun. It’s not all fun and games, but it is all adventure and I totally admire Jayne for not turning back, for never giving up on her friends…So why do I think you would want to read this book. It’s as close to reading Survivor as I’ve ever read with Paranormal beings in it.”  Heather at Buried in Books blog.

“This book as such a nice surprise and totally not what I was expecting. How come I am just finding out about this book?! It was so entertaining and fast paced. A surprisingly fast read. By looking at the cover, the title, and the blurb you know that you are about to read about book about Fae and runaway kids in the woods, but never did I imagine that it would be so hard to put down. At this point I am just itching to read the second book.”  jjireads book blog.

“The pacing and suspense in this book are perfect.  There’s enough description to immerse the reader in the adventure, but not enough to get bogged down in.  The minor characters they encountered were fascinating and really well drawn.  Unfortunately, it’s impossible to go into detail without spoiling the plot, and this is a plot that’s too good to spoil!…This was an extremely fun, exciting, and original book.  I couldn’t put it down, and I’m eagerly awaiting the rest of the series!”  Ally at Wordvagabond blog.

WRECKED

“I’m not sure sure how to begin this review and remain professional… so I’ll just be honest. I FUDGING loved this book! (SOOO SOOO MUCH!) It was fantastic! =) I’m so glad that I read it and THANK YOU Elle for sending it to me. It was so good, I can’t even wrap my head around how much I loved it.”  Nancy at Tumbling Books blog

“This book had me at Hello.I loved the fact that it was about siblings having to befriend other siblings…If you love romance and adventure then this is the book for you. I’m certainly glad I happened across this.It is well worth reading.”  Peggy at Le’Squirrel book blog

“Wrecked may have been intended for a YA audience, but I am almost 60 and I enjoyed this book about four very different teenagers who formed a family in order to survive on a tropical island. I didn’t really have a favorite character; they all seemed real and likable in their own ways. It was easy to immerse myself in this story because it was very well-written with fantastically vivid imagery along with authentic dialogue that was a lot of fun to read.”  Dafna Yee on Amazon.com

MY VAMPIRE SUMMER

“The descriptions were wonderful, the character development was great and the plot held together . I really enjoyed going through the summer with Iona and Cheri. I definitely sympathized with Iona….I always wanted to be left alone with my Kindle in a corner to read during vacations as well. I enjoyed this novella so much that I immediately went to look for the next in the series.” Vicki Khouli on Amazon.com

“What a wonderful read! I blew through this novella in no time, it was a total page turner. As is the case with every book by this author, that I have read, Elle Casey paints a beautiful picture of Southern France and it’s colorful inhabitants. I look forward to more!!!!” Anordin on Amazon.com

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May 16, 2012

Let’s Talk About Reader Reviews

By Elle

There are lots of opinions about reader reviews and authors responding to them.  Lots of things to say.  I’m not going to give all the arguments on all sides.  I’m just going to say what I think.

I love ‘em!  I need ‘em!  I’m addicted to ‘em!  I appreciate ‘em!

So that’s why I say, “Thanks,” when I see one.  I check Amazon every single flippin’ day to see if there are new ones.  Several times a day.  I read them over and over.  I soak up every word, every syllable.  When I read a particularly good one, I rush off to my writing cave and write some more.  They inspire me and validate my existence as a writer.  They are my drugs and I am definitely addicted.  There is no 12-step program that will help me, and I don’t want one.

I have, on occasion, received a low-star review.  My response is less enthusiastic.  I get sad.  I feel for about a minute that I’m fooling myself to think I can write anything but drivel.  I start to wonder if I’ve been deluding myself.  I ask my husband if I’m really living in a mental institution where everyone humors me and I’ve imagined all these great reviews and the fact that I’m even selling books. I ask him if it’s time for more shock treatments.

Then I read the review again and see if I can pick out anything that will help me be better next time.

And I slog off to my writing cave and try to be awesome for somebody.

Why am I telling you this?  Because I wanted ya’ll to know how much I appreciate you taking the time to not only read my books, but to talk about them – online or to your friends or whatever.  Hey, feel free to talk to the guy sitting next to you on the plane, bus, or train, if the spirit moves you … or in the waiting room at the doctor’s office.  I won’t mind.

Maybe someday, that person will leave me a review that makes me feel like a successful writer.  One of those that tells me that if this is a dream, I don’t want to wake up anymore.

xoxo Elle

May 15, 2012

Sneak-peek at (of) Clash of the Otherworlds is UP!

By Elle

Chapter 1 of Clash of the Otherworlds is up in PDF form for your enjoyment!  Hope you like it.

xoxo Elle

May 15, 2012

Clash of the Otherworlds news

By Elle

Hello readers.  I’ve missed you.  I feel like I’ve been gone for so long, but I really haven’t.  I’ve just been coming down off the Book 4 high – now getting ready to jump into some other exciting projects that I wanted to tell you about.

First: Clash of the Otherworlds: Book 1, sneak peek … yes!  It’s coming!  I’ll post it tonight.  Have I ever let you down yet?  And the publish date for Book 1 is slatted for September 30.

Second: Apocalypsis, a 3-book dystopian/post-apocalyptic series with anticipated publish dates of June 30, July 31, and August 31 for each book, respectively.

If you’re interested in having a character in any of these books named after you, just let me know!  :)

That’s all for now…

xoxo Elle

May 14, 2012

Indie Author Hits the Big Time!

By Elle

Hugh Howey makes all indie writers proud.  Not only is he an amazing writer, he’s a nice guy, supportive of other indie authors, and a big fan of crowd-sourced fiction.

Ever heard of Ridley Scott?  Well, he loves Hugh Howey.  Yay Hugh!

http://www.thebookseller.com/news/century-wins-latest-self-publishing-sensation.html

May 11, 2012

A couple of great sites to find free and bargain ebooks

By Elle

Hey ya’ll.  Here are two sites that I recommend for three reasons:

  1. They have great lists of free and bargain ebooks
  2. They are very supportive of indie authors
  3. The owners of the sites are good people

Why don’t you go check them out today?

FKBooksandtips.com

BargainEbookHunter.com