Hoonigan - The two week countdown is on!

It's now only two weeks until my latest story, Hoonigan, is released on September 1st. Always when a new story is completed and the release date nears, I do feel a sense of excitement. It isn't my first book, but with each story I write, I get to know new characters. Some of them start to feel like friends when I've been such an intimate voyeur into their thoughts, actions and experiences over so many months. Other characters are ones who I know I personally would never want to meet. In Hoonigan, there is one character I'd never want to meet, but have certainly met people like in my life, as I'm sure you have too.

But two of the characters who are in this story, are bound for other stories also. FBI Special Agents Ashley Power and Tim Moore work together quite a lot. They get on well and have grown a bond that is close, without them having crossed any boundaries of a romantic nature. In Hoonigan they make a debut appearance, but in a new story that is already underway, they'll be coming back, in that book on the hunt for a serial killer. Oh, but, that is a secret. I'll talk about that book another time.

For now, please be sure to grab Hoonigan at the special pre-order price of 99c for the ebook. After release it will increase to my standard ebook price of $2.99 so why not grab it while it's at this exclusive introductory price. Alternatively, if you're like me and have an appreciation for reading off paper, the paperback version will be released on September 1st too.

I hope you are healthy and happy, wherever you are. Here in New Zealand, days are slowly getting longer and a little bit warmer as spring approaches.

Enjoy your week, and thank you once again for being such a valued reader and follower!

Ann M Pratley

The excitement of writing in a new genre.

After almost a year of working on a new story, it is now only three weeks until the release of my latest work, 'Hoonigan'. Whilst I've always mostly been drawn to write stories centred around the strength of women, and the people who come into their lives, Hoonigan presents as a new genre for me to venture into the world of. Centred between suspense and crime, I've really enjoyed getting to know my new hero, Tristan, and his best friend, Chase. Even though there are situations that push Tristan to his limits in both body and mind, there's something extremely likeable about him as a character.

So, as a romance writer, did I let any romance enter this story? Well, I have to admit, I did! The unfortunate news is that this story does not come with a happy ever after as far as the romance goes. Don't let that deter you from delving into this story though. Along with the suspense, you'll be introduced to new characters who are going to span several stories to be released over the next six months.

FBI Special Agents Ashley Power and Tim Moore make their initial appearance in Hoonigan. I'll be sure to share more about them in my next post. For now, thank you for all your ongoing support of me as an author.

Have a special week!

Ann M Pratley

Grab my upcoming release, 'Brandon', for only 99c - but only till February 14th!

The second book in the Freedom of Flight series, Brandon, is coming out on January 31st. For a limited time up till and then after this release date, it is priced at the reduced amount of only 99c. Be sure to secure your advance copy now via pre-order so that you don't forget and miss this amazing release price! Grab it here now!