This month welcome Yolanda Renee!
She’s author of five novels and has stories in several anthologies. Her Detective Quaid Series now has a prequel, which I’ve read and reviewed.
AND
THE SNOWMAN IS A #FREEBOOK TODAY!!!August 7th
Each month the Write Game features an author or authors. So what does that mean?
- I buy read and review your book (Amazon and Goodreads) and mark it as “Am Reading/Read” on Goodreads.
- I feature you on my blog, The Write Game, two times.
- I post one your covers on my Pinterest under Covers That Catch My Eye.
- I feature you/your book on my Email Connect that goes out on the 1st and 15th of each month. If you want to do a giveaway during the month, I mention that on my Free Book List that goes out on the 1st of each month
- Facebook is networked with my blog, so my blog posts will appear on my Timeline.
- Each Wednesday I tweet about your book three times throughout the day.
If you haven’t joined one of my lists, I hope you’ll do that and help me spread the word. The longer my lists, the wider my reach. It’s fairly painless, and I don’t bug people more than twice a month.
Quote of the Week: “If you believe that no one was ever corrupted by a book, you have also to believe that no one was ever improved by a book.” Irving Kristol, American Columnist and Journalist.
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Julie Flanders says
Hooray! I love Yolanda's books and her Alaskan setting. I am getting ready to read The Snowman and am a little bit afraid LOL.
Catherine Stine says
Congrats, Yolanda. I do love a good thriller.
Cherie Reich says
Yolanda's books sound fantastic. 🙂
C. Lee McKenzie says
They'll shake up your nervous system. That's for sure. She pulls no punches.
Annalisa Crawford says
I love how Yolanda's book covers are themed.
C. Lee McKenzie says
One great way to connect all of your books.
D Biswas says
Lovely to see Yolanda featured here– thanks for featuring her, Lee. She's a fantastic author, and her books need to be read by a wider audience.
Congratulations, Yolanda!
Damyanti
Yolanda Renée says
Thank you, Damyanti, that means a lot! I love your writing – you take an everyday occurrence and turn it into literature! That is talent!
Nick Wilford says
Yolanda's books look and sound excellent, and fierce. I'd love to read the first one in the series and go from there.
Yolanda Renée says
I hope you win a copy, Nick! Love the descriptors – fierce is good!
DMS says
Love how you celebrate other authors and followers. Awesome!
I have seen Yolanda's books around and think they look very cohesive. Thanks for the chance to win a copy. I would love the first one in the series.
~Jess
Yolanda Renée says
Good luck, DMS! The books are stand alone mysteries, but many of the same characters.
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Congratulations to Yolanda. The books look exciting.
Yolanda Renée says
Thanks, Beverly!
Fundy Blue says
Thanks for featuring Yolanda, Lee. She is one of the many talented IWSG writers I want to read! I would enjoy any of her books, but given my love of the North I'd probably start with "Murder, Madness, and Love."
Fundy Blue says
Oops!
C. Lee McKenzie says
You are sending a lot love Yolanda's way.
Yolanda Renée says
Ditto! 🙂
Fundy Blue says
Thanks for featuring Yolanda, Lee. She is one of the many talented IWSG writers I want to read! I would enjoy any of her books, but given my love of the North I'd probably start with "Murder, Madness, and Love."
Yolanda Renée says
Good luck, Fundy! I hope you win a copy! Thanks for your kind words!
Chrys Fey says
I love Yolanda! Hi!!! Sending hugs. 🙂
Yolanda Renée says
Hey Chrys! Hugs right back at you – my proofreader deserves dozens! 🙂
Juneta Key says
Those are some great covers.
Yolanda Renée says
Thanks, Juneta. I hope you get an opportunity to read the stories behind them!
Christine Rains says
Yay for Yolanda! I love her stories. 🙂
C. Lee McKenzie says
They do keep you sitting up straight and alert.
Yolanda Renée says
Thanks, Christine! I love your work, especially the Totem series, can't wait to finish it!
The Cynical Sailor says
I love how you promote fellow-authors. Yolanda's books are on my to be read list. They sound great.
C. Lee McKenzie says
She'll be happy to read this.
Yolanda Renée says
Hey, Cynical!
Lee provides this great opportunity and I hope I don't squander it! I look forward to hearing what you think of them! Happy reading!
Hilary Melton-Butcher says
Hi Lee – thanks for promoting Yolanda – I have Snowman here and must settle to read it … I love the idea of the Alaskan setting and the unsettled widow – I sure hope she survives her demons … I will get to read soon – cheers Hilary
C. Lee McKenzie says
I like the Alaskan setting, too. There is always some danger lurking in that outpost state.
Yolanda Renée says
Hi, Hilary!
It is hard to get to those TBR lists. But I'm patient! Enjoy!
Liz A. says
Looks like a great collection of books.
Yolanda Renée says
Thanks, Liz! I'd like to think so. 🙂
Susan Gourley/Kelley says
That's a great quote. Congrats to Yolanda and her successful series. Going to get that free book.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Great! Thanks for stopping by to support Yolanda today.
Yolanda Renée says
Thanks, Susan!
I hope you enjoy The Snowman!
Books were and are an important part of my life! Always!
sage says
This isn't really my genre, but you are doing a wonderful service for authors by highlighting them and their books.
C. Lee McKenzie says
I do this because I've come to understand a lot about writing and what it takes to do it–well or not. There is a need in so many people to express their ideas and to share it. I support that.
Are you still in the Inner Hebrides? Mentally? Physically?
Yolanda Renée says
Thanks, Sage!
Lee is offering a very special opportunity! I just hope she knows how much it is appreciated! And in this instance how much of a difference it's really made!
Michael Di Gesu says
Hi, Lee…. HOW FAB to feature Yolanda today. She is an amazing writer and your readers will not be disappointed with the SNOWMAN.. CHILLING read… great for a hot summer's day!
C. Lee McKenzie says
I definitely like reading her books when the sun's out! I'm such a scaredy cat. Yolanda has the ability to scare me!!!!
Yolanda Renée says
Thanks, Michael, you should know. 🙂
Your edits made it shine.
I'd like to think I have the ability to scare a reader, thanks, Lee!
Denise Covey - Author says
Lovely of you to feature Yolanda, Lee. Anyone who hasn't read her books is in for a treat. I have them all…:-)
C. Lee McKenzie says
Indeed! And I'm enjoying featuring Yolanda and her books.
Yolanda Renée says
Thanks, Denise! You are a wonderful friend, and I appreciate the fact the you've always bought the first book when they go live! Amazing support!
Sandra Cox says
Yolanda's books sound awesome.
I love the way you do a monthly Featured Follower.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks, Sandra. I admire writers and this is a way for me to say so.
Yolanda Renée says
Thanks, Sandra. It's an awesome idea and so much more involved than just a blog post. Unbelievable marketing opportunities and so needed! Thanks, Lee!
Elephant's Child says
The Snowman is in my tower of unread books (and edging closer to the top). I have never read anything of hers I haven't loved. Even when they creep me to the max. Any of her books would be a treat to receive.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Tower! Now that is a perfect description. Are you sure you're not a closet writer? Hmmm.
Elephant's Child says
Yep, I am sure.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Knew it! Love it!
Yolanda Renée says
I know what you mean, E. C. – the TBR list is ever growing. But I did make a dent in mine this past spring. Time to make another run at it – but it's time that always seems to get away from me. Thanks for your kindness!
Misha Gericke says
Yay for Yolanda getting featured. ^_^
C. Lee McKenzie says
Hi Misha! Thanks so much for the visit.
Yolanda Renée says
Thanks, Misha, it is an honor! Lee is so awesome!
T. Powell Coltrin says
Yay, Yolanda! Great writer.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks so much for stopping in and adding to Yolanda's feature.
Yolanda Renée says
Thanks, T. Powell, I need to frame those words. 🙂
L. Diane Wolfe says
Yolanda is a great writer. She's also an IWSG anthology author. A lot of those!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Absolutely!
Yolanda Renée says
Thanks, Diane! Such an honor to be in Parallels!
Pat Hatt says
Yolanda is grand indeed there in her land.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Everyone has a land to be grand in! And how special is that?
Yolanda Renée says
You make me blush, Pat! Thanks!
Jacqui Murray says
What a blurb! Nicely put together. I'm definitely intrigued.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Be prepared for intense reading time.
Yolanda Renée says
Thanks, Jacqui! The stories are all connected but definitely stand alone!
DEZMOND says
Yo to Yolanda! Congrats on so many books!
C. Lee McKenzie says
She's quite the prolific writer.
Yolanda Renée says
Thanks, Dezmond!
Shady Del Knight says
Hi, Cheryl!
I remember meeting your August Featured Follower, Yolanda Renee, a couple of years ago and chatting with her about life in the Keystone State. Her book covers, titles and synopses are all intriguing. Murder mystery was my mother's favorite book genre. As a child I pulled many of her collected volumes from the shelf and eagerly devoured them.
I wish you (and my friend Yolanda) a delightful week, dear friend Cheryl-Lee!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Wow! You've met? This world shrinks by the second. Thanks for telling us that, Shady.
Shady Del Knight says
We met online, I should have written. 🙂
Yolanda Renée says
Hi, Shady! Yes, I do remember and I see you often over on Debbie's blog. Murder mysteries have always been my favorite too!
Yolanda Renée says
Thanks, Lee!
This opportunity is amazing. Truly beyond words! Good luck to all the entrants. I look forward to meeting new reader!
C. Lee McKenzie says
So glad you're here today, Yolanda!
Yolanda Renée says
Me too! The attention has made a difference, and believe me that's wonderful to see! The books are being read! So advertising one for free points out the fact that all of them are free on the Kindle Unlimited option.
Yolanda Renée says
Thanks again!
Alex J. Cavanaugh says
Excellent author to feature!
C. Lee McKenzie says
I think so, too.
Yolanda Renée says
Thanks, Alex! I appreciate your kindness!
Erika Beebe says
Murder obsession sounds really interesting to me 🙂
C. Lee McKenzie says
You can't beat that combination for a story, can you?
Yolanda Renée says
It's one of my favorites! Good luck, Erika!
Barbara Fisher says
A killer cat playing cat and mouse with a young widow in Alaska sounds far too good to miss! Should I be lucky enough to win I would like that one please ( Murder, madness and love)
C. Lee McKenzie says
You're in, Barbara!
Yolanda Renée says
Good luck, Barbara, I hope you win! 🙂