MJ Greenway

I'm thrilled to welcome fellow writer Marie Piper to my blog today. We have a few things in common, we shared a release day and our stories both have cowboys. Her new release Haven's Flame is the first in a series and a historical, sexy romance set in the Old West. It sounds like a great escape on a cold fall evening. It's available now on Amazon. To get to know Ms. Piper better, I asked her a few questions. What is your process for plotting out your novel? First, I free write. I’ll do this for a few weeks, jotting down ideas and scenes in a notebook I carry around. Next, I’ll use those scribbles to create a rough outline of the story and start filling in the blanks – what is missing? What needs to be elaborated? By the time I’ve filled out those scenes/characters/moments, I generally have a good grasp of the story or book, so it’s pretty easy for me to complete a first draft from there. Also, as soon as I reach the point where I’m building chapters, I’ll start...

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Today on Kristen D. Van Risseghem's blog I talk about my path to publication. She's the author of  The Guardian, Sword & Stilettos and host of the #Pit2Pub pitch-fest on Twitter.  The next event will be February 3, 2016. You can read my interview here. Author Sophia Valentine also featured Dating Maggie on her Lifestyle and Literature blog today.  She's a fellow Limitless Author with an upcoming erotic romance series due to release in February. Click here to read my interview.   Photo courtesy Michael S. via Yelp

My new writer friend Jennifer Weiser featured an excerpt from Dating Maggie on her blog today. She's the Author of the compelling new YA Novel  The Touched. In my debut novel, the main character, Maggie ends up on a date in a celebrity filled graveyard. Just because Rudolph Valentino is buried there doesn't make it romantic. Or does it? Click here to read what unfolds. Photo courtesy of Harald C. via Yelp

If you are a book blogger looking for content (promo or reviews). Dating Maggie is releasing next week and there is a sign up for release day. And there is another sign up for the end of November. Thanks for considering featuring my debut novel on your blog:) Blogger sign up Oct. 27th Release Day Blitz Blogger sign up for Nov. 27th Limitless Publishing's Feature Friday Thanks to Leila Tualla for hosting me  on her blog today!

Me in LA back in the day. I'm an avid reader but I understand how hard it can be to take a chance on a new writer. I mean I watched Cindy Crawford's Meaningful Beauty informercial that promised me the fountain of youth but I still wouldn't let myself fork over fifty bucks. The good news is that my book is cheaper than the fountain of youth. It's only $3.99 for the e-book. That's the same price as a grande latte. And if you are over the age of 25 (Maggie's age) this story will take you back to that youthful time of yore. If you are younger, you will probably relate to Maggie's struggles as she pursues her dreams and tries to find love in the big city. Still not convinced? Here are ten more reasons to read my debut novel:   1. There's a hot rancher in it. This list could really end here. 2. You loved Bridget Jones's Diary and hope Dating Maggie is half as entertaining. 3. Holidays are around the corner and you need a unique g...

Click HERE to Pre-Order Dating Maggie The e-book will be delivered to you on release day- Oct. 27, 2015. It's FREE if you have Kindle Unlimited.  A paperback version will be available by release  day as well.

I just chose my four winners! If you want to read Dating Maggie, stay tuned. Pre-release day is just around the corner. WHAT? Enter to WIN a FREE e-book of Dating Maggie! HOW? Just leave a comment on my MJ Greenway Facebook Author Page mentioning what genre you read most. WHEN? I will choose a winner tomorrow, Thursday Oct. 15, 2015 using random.org.

Maggie sat up straight and licked her front teeth. There was no gloss present. She was positioned in front of a camera perched on a pile of books. I’m attempting to make my first video dating diary or vlog as they say. She cleared her throat dramatically and let out a long breath. This morning I got some bad news. The actress moved off camera to check and see if she’d remembered to press record. She had. Editing would take care of her off camera flub up. Patrick is in a coma. His sister called me back when she heard the messages that I’d left on his phone. She tucked her hair behind her ears. I guess it’s true that the shower is one of the top places to have an accident. She paused dramatically, contemplating what she’d say next. It looks like now I’ll be flying solo at my twenty-fifth birthday dinner tonight. And date number two with this very promising guy is now cancelled…indefinitely

The front door squeaked open. First Maggie saw the steel-toed alligator skin boots and worked her way up to the Stetson cowboy hat perched on the guy’s tall, rugged frame. There was goatee stubble on his face. His hazel eyes were penetrating. He was undeniably hot. Maggie was having a hard time breathing. Be cool . Cowboys were so not her type anyway. And what was one doing in Hollywood? Maybe he was an extra on something shooting nearby. If not, shouldn’t he be in Montana roping steer or something?  Sweat pooled in her armpits from running to work. She glanced at her reflection in the dark paneled door. Her hair was thrown up in a messy crow’s nest of a bun. And her uniform did her no favors. Pleated beige polyester pants and a loose green polo shirt would make anyone look dowdy.  The cowboy extended his hand. “Ma’am, I’m here for the ten o’ clock movie studio tour.”