Tuesday, October 4, 2016

What do you think, again?


I'm not sure what I was asking when I added the "mix" option in the survey from yesterday, so I removed it, because I was just confused. If you have another moment, could you go to this link and answer the one question?

Thanks!

Monday, October 3, 2016

What do you think?



If you have a few moments, please answer this one-question poll about POV in books for me!

Thanks in advance!

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Release Day Party!

Come and meet some great authors and hang out with me as we celebrate the release of Abandoned Grace: An Interview with Devin Andersen.


click here:

Release Day!!!

An Interview with Devin Andersen





As an author, I know that characters often take on lives of their own. But what would you do if you received a phone call from someone you thought only existed in the pages of your book?
That is exactly what happened to me, Marissa Honeycutt, author of The Life of Anna.
Imagine my complete shock when I was called upon to perform an extraordinary and revolting task: travel to Russia to speak to one hailed by many as their all-time favorite villain. No one begins life as an evil son of a...well, you know, including Devin. Believe it or not, there was a time when our villain was a young man in love. 
So what happened? Join me as I delve deep into the mind of Devin Andersen, to find out how the man became the monster.

***Please note this is not a stand-alone story. If you don't like spoilers, don't read this until you read The Life of Anna.

Get your copy here:

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/662019
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L9E7F62
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01L9E7F62
Amazon DE: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01L9E7F62
Amazon AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B01L9E7F62
Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1149022066
B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1124495819?ean=2940153408958
Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/abandoned-grace
UNIVERSAL LINK: books2read.com/AbandonedGrace

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Monday, September 26, 2016

Are you ready?

Arrives on your favorite reading device tomorrow if you pre-order today!
books2read.com/AbandonedGrace


Saturday, September 17, 2016

Live Takeover 4pm Today!

Hey there,

I'll be at the Eating Between the Lines Inc 2000 likes Extravaganza! in ONE HOUR! (4pm Eastern) Click on the event name to be taken right there!

Come and play and maybe even win an ARC of Abandoned Grace!!

Friday, September 2, 2016

Abandoned Grace Teasers!

As promised, here are some teasers for Abandoned Grace! (Feel free to share!)

Pre-Order here: books2read.com/AbandonedGrace





Thursday, September 1, 2016

Pre-Orders for Abandoned Grace



UNIVERSAL BOOK LINK: books2read.com/AbandonedGrace

Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L9E7F62 
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01L9E7F62
Amazon DE: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01L9E7F62
Amazon AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B01L9E7F62

   
  



Follow me:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarissaHoneycuttAuthor/
Website: http://www.marissahoneycutt.com/
Twitter: @MariHoneycutt
Amazon Author Page: amazon.com/author/marissahoneycutt
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8306428.Marissa_Honeycutt

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Cover Reveal for Abandoned Grace!

I'm so excited to share my new cover, I can't wait until my pre-order links are ready. Those will have to wait until tomorrow (hopefully!).

Special thanks to Laura Hidalgo for this beautiful cover!

Without further ado...



Release date: September 27, 2016


Synopsis:

As an author, I know that characters often take on lives of their own. But what would you do if you received a phone call from someone you thought only existed in the pages of your book?

That is exactly what happened to me, Marissa Honeycutt, author of The Life of Anna.

Imagine my complete shock when I was called upon to perform an extraordinary and revolting task: travel to Russia to speak to one hailed by many as their all-time favorite villain. No one begins life as an evil son of a...well, you know, including Devin. Believe it or not, there was a time when our villain was a young man in love. 

So what happened? Join me as I delve deep into the mind of Devin Andersen, to find out how the man became the monster.


***Please note this is not a stand-alone story. If you don't like spoilers, don't read this until you read The Life of Anna. 


Pre-order links coming soon!


Sunday, August 28, 2016

Abandoned Grace on Goodreads!

I am thrilled to announce that you can add Abandoned Grace to you TBR list on Goodreads! Just click the button below!


Synopsis:
As an author, I know that characters often take on lives of their own. But what would you do if you received a phone call from someone you thought only existed in the pages of your book?
That is exactly what happened to me, Marissa Honeycutt, author of The Life of Anna.
Imagine my complete shock when I was called upon to perform an extraordinary and revolting task: travel to Russia to speak to one hailed by many as their all-time favorite villain. No one begins life as an evil son of a...well, you know, including Devin. Believe it or not, there was a time when our villain was a young man in love.
So what happened? Join me as I delve deep into the mind of Devin Andersen, to find out how the man became the monster.
***Please note this is not a stand-alone story. If you don't like spoilers, don't read this until you read The Life of Anna.

Thursday, August 25, 2016

Updates

So, I've sent Devin's story to my proofer. Yay! It is well on it's way to being published. I'll be able to give a date in a couple of weeks.

The tentative title is Abandoned Grace and it's ended up being a short story... about 16k words. I hope you're not too disappointed?


Saturday, August 13, 2016

New Products!

For those of you outside the US...

Perhaps you've wanted to get signed paperbacks of my books, but found out how horrible the shipping prices are. Well now I have a much more affordable option.

I've made up bookplates (stickers) to sign for you to place inside paperbacks that you've purchased elsewhere. They are available on my Shopify Site.


Friday, August 12, 2016

Book News



I think I've finished Devin's back story. He's certainly not talking anymore. He can't. (mwahahahaha!) It's been quite the bumpy road, but what else can you expect from someone who has been driven insane over the last decade?

Now, comes the polishing... *sigh*

Thursday, August 11, 2016

More Devin Questions


As a follow up to my question yesterday about what makes Devin so bad... Is there anything he could have done that would be worse than what already happened? What villainous activity could be worse than Devin's?

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Devin Questions

What is it about Devin that makes you hate him so much? Is it just the physical abuse that he heaped upon others? His mental state? Would he have been so evil had he not been physically abusive?

Tell me what makes Devin the ultimate bad guy in your eyes!

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Book Recommendation

People often ask me for book recommendations after they finish Life of Anna. If you've read Distorted Hope (a stand-alone novel of mine), you should check out AJ Adams. She's one of my favorite authors.

Here's a few teasers. Check her out!





Amazon USA https://www.amazon.com/AJ-Adams/e/B00PTL6BNK 
Amazon UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/AJ-Adams/e/B00PTL6BNK 
Internationally on Smashwords  https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/ajadams

Monday, August 1, 2016

Audio Books Update

Hey all,

I've asked for auditions for Anna's story to be turned into an audio book. It's tough because it's a tough book and someone who can do a German accent would be a plus. In the meantime, I think I've found someone who would be great for Kyra's voice in Distorted Hope. I hadn't been planning on doing DH, but this woman has such a great voice, I want to work with her.

Thursday, July 28, 2016

Last Few Days of the Super Summer Smashwords Sale!

All my books are half price on Smashwords for a few more days. Sale ends July 31! Make sure you and your friends have taken advantage of this AMAZING sale!

Get them here: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/authormg

At checkout, enter SSW50 for 50 % off!


Friday, July 22, 2016

Audio Books?

I've been asked several times if I'm going to put The Life of Anna into audiobook format. I've decided to finally look into it, though I have a feeling it's going to be hard to find someone willing to read these books out loud.

Anyways, if I continue down this road with Books 2-5, do you think a female or male reader would be best?

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Writer's Block

I've developed a bad case of writer's block in trying to tell Devin's story. I've written quite a bit, and I know where I'm going, but my inspiration is gone. I feel like I'm missing something crucial. Not in the story, but in the way his story is coming out on paper... or pixels, as the case may be.

Let me tell you, it's very frustrating, because there is a story in there. He's shared it with me. I know y'all are dying to find out how he turned into the person he grew up to be and I'm dying to share it with you. In fact, I know what happened and have even written it down! (Can I just tell you it involves him getting it in the end... at the beginning? mwahahaha)

But something is missing. Maybe you can help me out?

If you could ask Devin a question or two, what would it be? What about Anya (Anna's mother-yes, she's in this book!)? Trevor (yes-he's here too!)? What about Tom?

Help me dig into their minds! I'm having a hard time doing so!

Sunday, July 17, 2016

Opinions and Thoughts needed!

according to Google:
fa·vi·con
ˈfāvəˌkän/
noun
  1. an icon associated with a URL that is variously displayed, as in a browser's address bar or next to the site name in a bookmark list.


I need to make a favicon. Any suggestions on a graphic that could describe my books?

Friday, July 1, 2016

Summer Smashwords Sale!

All of my books are on sale for half price at Smashwords‬for the entire month of July! Yes... ALL OF THEM!!!
Share with your friends who haven't been introduced to Anna, Alex or Devin.
At checkout, enter SSW50 for 50 % off!

Friday, May 6, 2016

Enslaved Updated

I've re-edited Enslaved and the new version has been uploaded to Amazon and all other retailers. Lots of corrections! :(

To update your Kindle version, go to your account and "Manage Your Content and Devices." Under "My content", there will be a button next to Enslaved to update it.

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Extra! Extra! Read all about it!

Enslaved available on iBooks for the First Time!!!!!!!!




Yes, you saw correctly. Enslaved is finally available on iBooks and it's still FREE!!!!!

Here's the link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1110638807

Tell all your friends with Apple Devices!

Monday, April 25, 2016

Special Email

Those who have subscribed to my newsletter...

Be sure to check your emails for a special coupon to use at my online store!


If you haven't subscribed yet and want to, click here.

Saturday, April 23, 2016

Friday, April 22, 2016

UPDATES!!!!

Hi All!

Here's a couple of things to let you know about!

  1. I've updated my new website with all the deleted scenes from The Life of Anna. While you're there, feel free to look around, especially at the store! There's some pretty cool stuff there. http://www.marissahoneycutt.com
  2. I'm starting a newsletter, of sorts. You can sign up at my site from any page. Just scroll down to the bottom and fill out your name and email. 
  3. I've discovered Instagram...Finally! You can follow me at  https://www.instagram.com/marihoneycutt

...and finally...

I want to keep in touch with y'all and love interacting with you. But I have trouble coming up with ideas of posting things. What would you like to learn/see/read/etc.? Sometimes I think "Noone wants to see more pictures of my cats" but maybe you do? I don't know. 

Tell me what you think!

Thursday, April 21, 2016

Special Promotion Coming Soon!


The Life of Anna, The Complete Story, will be available for purchase on iBooks, Barns & Noble, and other non-Kindle outlets soon for a limited time!

Keep a watch here!

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

I Am Beautiful (and soft and luscious)

I posted this a year ago on my old blog, but I felt the need to share it again here. I felt very proud of this post and hope you enjoy it.

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This video got me thinking: http://www.hefty.co/love-your-body/

Those three words are incredibly hard to say about myself. My husband calls me beautiful. 

My friends call me beautiful. But me? I call myself ugly. Fat. Blech.

Why? Why do I hate my body? Because I've been taught to hate it. Because we, as American girls-grown-into-women have been taught that we need to be a size 0 to be beautiful and happy. Or if not a size 0, then we need to diet and be a healthy size 6 or 8.

Then there are the "plus size models." Now, I appreciate this new found love of bigger girls, but even still, they're what? Size 12? maybe 14? They still have thin legs! (I hold a lot of my weight in my legs, so that's one of my sensitive areas. I am genetically predisposed to cankles!) The plus size stores start at size 12, which is great! Don't get me wrong. But I'm not size 12.

Right now, I'm a size 22. I weigh about 270 pounds. Not too long ago, I was closer to a 14/16/ and weight closer to 200. I've gained about 70 pounds since last October. Before that, I'd lost a lot of weight, but not for a good reason. And mentally? I was messed up. I suffer from depression and my meds were messed up for most of 2014. Even ended up in a mental hospital ...er, excuse me, a "Behavioral Health Facility" after a bad reaction to a new med made me suicidal. Don't you just love the PC versions of words?

Monday, April 18, 2016

Another Random Post...

Cuz...well, at least I'm posting, right? lol
If the pharmaceutical companies couldn't advertise on US TV, there would be 3/4 less commercials. Granted, I pretty much only watch the news, the History Channel, the Travel Channel and American Heroes Channel. Plus an occasional old movie on TCM. But man! almost every commercial is for some drug! And they're so long!!!!

For those of you in the US, you might not know that in some countries it's illegal to advertise to kids and to advertise pharmaceuticals. Wouldn't that be nice here?

What's your favorite commercial? Have you ever gone onto YouTube to check out commercials from when you were a kid?


Saturday, April 16, 2016

Deep thoughts with Marissa Honeycutt at 5:30 am...


Is it just me, or have the number of comments on posts gone down since FB put in the new reaction emojis?
Instead of leaving comments like "that's so funny" or "omg, love that!", we just hit the corresponding emoji button and move on. Does this make us even less interactive socially than we were before? 
Are the new emojis really a good thing, or are they making us even more lazy when it comes to social interaction?

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Anybody Done This Before?

...not just with my books. ;)

My Heart Goes Out to Brussels...


My heart goes out to the people of Belgium, especially those personally affected by the horrific attacks at the Brussels Airport and Molenbeek Metro station. I'm especially thinking of my friend Sanne Heremans, who lives and works there.


Please keep the Belgium people in your prayers.

Monday, March 7, 2016

Hello...

Life has gotten pretty crazy the last few weeks, but didn't want y'all to think I'd forgotten about you. So figured I'd just post a little something.

How y'all doing?

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Happily... Never #2



I see him, standing over me as I lay helplessly on the floor of the shower. My skin is wet and cold, in contrast to the hot water streaming over my body. He stands over me with a wicked, triumphant grin. His dark eyes glinting maliciously as he crosses his arms. He is triumphant. He has me exactly where he wants me.

His dark hair is slightly unkempt and fashionably tousled. His broad forehead smooth, though slightly lined from his expressionful face. His brows, dark, his eyes, deep set. His cheekbones are sharp and his cheeks slightly hollow in a manly way, promising a lean, trim body below. His lips are chiseled, his chin dimpled. In short, the typical handsome face for which many women swoon.

His chest is broad; his arms, well defined. I’ve always been attracted to unusual parts of a man’s body: his forearms, his calves. Eyes are what draw me in. But with him, his are so dark, the color can’t even be defined.

I call him “D”, not to be confused with Devin, but perhaps with the Devil.

Or perhaps “DM”; for he is my Dark Muse.

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Updates

Hi all,

I realize I haven't posted in a while. Most of you might not know, but I'm engaged and getting married next Thursday, on February 25. So, it's been a bit busy around here. It's a very low-key affair, but still have things to plan and purchase. Think I'm just about ready though. Quite excited.


I wrote a little bit more in Happily... Never, but it's not quite ready to share yet. I will say that He revealed what He looks like and will share soon. Are y'all liking it so far?

Devin has gone quiet. I think living in Anna's memories takes its toll, but I'm sure he'll start talking again soon.

Have you read Distorted Hope? If so, please leave a review on Amazon! If not...well, why not? :-)