Here are those details I promised you about my new indie project!
I’m teaming up with my blogging buddies at Petticoats & Pistols to launch a multi-author, sweet western romance series called the Pink Pistol Sisterhood. Each story centers around a legendary pistol once owned by Annie Oakley that passes from woman to woman from 1893 to contemporary times. The series gets its name from the pink, mother-of-pearl grip on the pistol that has been customized for more than just shooting.
My novella will kick off the series with the pistol’s origin story along with a romantic adventure with Tessa James (from A Tailor-Made Bride) and Jackson Spivey (from Stealing the Preacher). Shanna Hatfield, one of our participating authors, designed the majority of our covers, and I had fun incorporating the field of daffodils surrounding my heroine into my story. Notice the pink handle on the pistol. That’s my favorite detail!
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He’s sworn off love, but she has his heart in her sights and doesn’t intend to miss.
Stained by his wastrel father’s legacy, Jackson Spivey lives on the fringes of society. Townsfolk tolerate him since he keeps the local hotel supplied with fresh game, but mothers coach their daughters to avoid him. After tasting consistent rejection, Jackson spurns all attempts at courtship. The only things he can count on are his guns and his God.
Tessa James has been secretly in love with Jackson for ages, but trying to gain his favor only pushes him further away. When she learns Annie Oakley is traveling through Texas, Tessa seeks lessons from the famed markswoman. If Jackson’s life revolves around guns, taking up shooting might help her engage his interest. Too bad she can’t hit the broad side of a barn.
When Annie loans Tessa a custom pistol, however, things begin to change. The lore behind the mysterious weapon fosters hope that Tessa might finally hit the target of Jackson’s heart. But when danger threatens, she might be forced to use the pistol for something other than finding love.
Writing Annie Oakley into my story was such fun, though it was quite daunting to bring such a legendary character from history into my fictional world.
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In Her Sights is now available for preorder!
Click here to preorder on Amazon.
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Currently, the e-book version is the only format available for preorder, but if you prefer paper, I have a print version in the works. It will be available on the official release date – March 30. It will be a slim volume since it is only a novella, but I’m matching the size to my other full-length novels so those who enjoy collecting, can have a consistent size.
The rest of the books in the series will be releasing every ten days after mine hits the digital shelves. All of the books will also be available in Kindle Unlimited, for those of you who subscribe to that service. If you want to keep up with series and participate in all of the launch party fun, consider joining the FB group for the Pink Pistol Sisterhood here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2143576775865837
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Free Magazine!
The Fillies at Petticoats & Pistols will be releasing a series of four free magazines over the next month. These magazines contain all kinds of fun content including free first chapters, recipes, games, author interviews, a map to help you track the pistol’s movements, and even some original short stories.
The first issue introduces the entire series and highlights my novella as the story that will kick things off on March 30. Inside, you’ll find my first chapter, which serves as the origin story for the pink pistol, along with an author interview, a delicious apple muffin recipe, a fun word scramble, and more.
Downloading the free magazine will not subscribe you to any author newsletter. It’s purely for fun!
Download Your Free Pink Pistol Magazine Here
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How You Can Help Promote
Since this is my first indie project, I’d really love to have your help promoting, if you are willing. Here are a few super easy things you can do to make a big difference:
- Share this post on social media. Just click one of the share icons at the bottom of this page.
- Share my preorder graphic on social media.
- Add In Her Sights to your “Want to Read” list on Goodreads.
- Share the link to the free Pink Pistol Magazine.
- Once the book becomes available on March 30, if you read and enjoy the story, please leave a review on Amazon and other bookish sites like Goodreads and Bookbub.
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What do you think of the new series?
Have you ever read a novel that featured Annie Oakley as a supporting character?
What do you think of the cover for In Her Sights?
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Oh! This sounds like so much fun! I don’t think I’ve read a book where Annie Oakley was a side-character. I’ve placed it on my Want to Read shelf on GoodReads and got my pre-order in. I’ll share the graphic on Instagram today. I’m still working my way through your backlist so I’ll need to pick up A Tailor-Made Bride. I received Stealing the Preacher for Christmas so I’ll bump that up on my list.
Thank you, Joy! What a blessing you are. 🙂 I hope you enjoy Jackson and Tessa’s story (and their backstories). 🙂
Love the cover and idea for the series!Will all of the novellas ever be put together in a print copy?
Good question, Betty. My intro story is a novella but the other books in the series are short-novel length. Right now, there is no plan to combine them all into a single volume or box set since we are each publishing our stories individually. If all goes to plan, there will be 11 books in the series, so that would make for one giant print volume. Ha!
That sounds like such a fun story! Can’t wait to read it!
Thanks, D’Ann. I’ve really been enjoying this indie experience so far. I’ve had a lot of help along the way. And getting to reunite with beloved past characters was part of what made this journey so fun. 🙂
Just preordered my copy! Love the quote at the top of the graphic!Great idea to have the pink-handled pistol pass down. Sounds like I’m in for another fabulous read!
WooHoo! Thanks, Kelly. Hope you love it!
Fabulous! I’m cheering you on with this venture!
Thanks, Becky. You helped inspire me with your early indie novella venture. 🙂