books – Juli D. Revezzo, author of the Antique Magic series and more

Book prices going up soon

Published on 22 May 202321 May 2023 by Juli D. RevezzoLeave a comment

Hi, everyone,

I hope you’re having a good day so far. I woke up to some irritating news.

Amazon will be raising printing costs soon, so the prices of my paperback books will be rising–after June 20, 2023. If you want to snag some at the old prices. I’ll keep a few lower for the next week. Those whose prices have to be adjusted will be:

Romance (historical and fantasy romance respectively)

House of Dark Envy

Watchmaker’s Heart (A light, fun Victorian steampunk #romance with a spunky heroine!)

Watchmaker's Heart by Juli D. Revezzo, Steampunk romance — Will Mortimer’s unsavory past catch up to him before he convinces Phoebe of his devotion? Worse, once Phoebe learns the truth, will she ever trust him again?

Courting the Stationmaster’s Daughter

Courting the Stationmaster's Daugher by Juli D. Revezzo, Victorian Romance, new Historical romance, Juli D. Revezzo, jilted bride, older man younger woman romance — After Honorine Camden is jilted, leaving her stunned and sparking a scandal in her tiny London borough of Wallflower, she’s devastated. But when she overhears her father, the stationmaster, talking about arranging a party for their newly-minted underground railway station, she volunteers to help. Although she’s intrigued with the handsome assistant stationmaster, Shane MacIntyre, she never expects to fall head-over-heels in love with him. Unfortunately, one tragic accident might derail everything.

Engaging the Heiress

and for you urban fantasy/UF Romance lovers:

Changeling’s Crown

Keeper of the Grove

Bitter Thorn Tribe

and The Artist’s Inheritance will also be rising.

The Artist's Inheritance book cover. — Caitlin didn’t plan to live in a haunted house, but what’s a witch to do?

WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?

Simply, Big Business. The printers have raised their prices and unfortunately, Amazon passes that off to me, in the form of… cutting my royalties. As the printing rate hike cuts into my royalties, I have to raise the price to, you know, not make $0 every time y’all want a paperback. If you’ve bought books from any other marketplace lately, you’ll likely have noticed this.
From what I’ve been reading, Amazon is one of the last hold-outs as far as raising their prices go.* I don’t often say this, but good for Amazon!

Right?

I suppose it had to happen. Like you, I had hoped things would finally go back to normal, post pandemic, but like you, I’m still waiting for that fabled day.

Anyway, I hope you’ll find something you like, here. And, meanwhile, if you’re an ebook reader, those prices are staying the same (except for the occasional sale, of course).

(*Things are looking a bit crazy over there, anyway. If you noticed my post from three days ago, two of my paperbacks were going for less than $5; today Amazon’s got them priced at $7.27 and $7.91 respectively. Weird! Still a bargain since their normal list price is $11.99 and $12.99, FYI, but still.)

Now for a bit of good news. I’m back to writing! I’ve only just started a new manuscript, so it may be sometime before I have more news to share on that front. Since Christmas, I’ve been starting and abandoning several projects (hence, why I haven’t even made a Youtube video lately), but I feel confident this one is finally going to stick, as it were. We shall see. Stay tuned and hopefully, I’ll have something new to share with you all by or even before Fall. (Ye gods, how is it May, already???)

In the meantime, thanks for reading! I hope you are doing well, and find something there you’ll love, and don’t forget to leave a review, if you do.

best magical witches–er, wishes,
Juli D. Revezzo

Paperback sale thanks Amazon.

Published on 16 May 202321 May 2023 by Juli D. Revezzo1 Comment

Hey all,

I noticed there seems to be a mysterious sale going on several of my paperbacks. Miss Camden Kissed the Duke and Druid Defiance are now $3.98 and 3.68 respectively. Murder Upon a Midnight Clear is $4.99. Snag them now before Amazon realizes its mistake!

Miss Camden Kissed the Duke:

Fresh on the heels of romantic heartbreak, Isabelle Camden’s spirits are lifted when she befriends a mischievous hoyden who also happens to be the sister of an irascible duke.
Although Isabelle takes the young girl under her wing, an unexpected dare sets propriety at naught…and sends her into the duke’s arms.

It is the third in the series, but can stand alone.

Druid Defiance:

As Steward, Stacy travels to her ancestral home in Ireland to wed. When she is granted access to the family’s sacred site, her presence opens a magical portal that brings her into a new version of the world. Does this mean the gods approve and her wedding can move forward or will the evil Balor object and end the world once and for all?

Murder Upon a Midnight Clear

‘Tis the season … for death.

Murder reminds Detective Helene Collias of Holly PD that crime doesn’t have any Christmas Spirit. And the last victim she ever expected to find in her case files this holiday season is the sister of her old flame, Sean Grant. Ordinarily, Helene’s psychic gifts give her an edge but this time, that gift has short-circuited. Could her lingering attraction to Sean be blurring her abilities, or is something more sinister at work?

And if you enjoy them, please leave a review!

Smashwords Year end sale

Published on 17 Dec 202217 Dec 2022 by Juli D. Revezzo

Hey guys, I just wanted to let you know,

A few of my books are available as part of the Smashwords 2022 End of Year Sale!

Take advantage of amazing promotions on thousands of indie titles throughout December. Find your next favorite book at https://smashwords.com/shelves/promos

Be sure to bookmark Smashwords for more great book promos and the largest indie bookstore on the internet!

One is Druid Warrior Prince

Use the code SEY75 at checkout for 75% off during our site-wide promotion!

(Offer good through Jan. 01, 2023 )

Synopsis:

Gwenevieve Macken’s world falls into chaos as inhuman interlopers scheme to possess both her and her land.

When a foreign guardian comes forward as her only option for salvation, Gwenevieve must choose between her desires, and fulfilling the fate to which she was born.

A forced marriage with a Tuatha dé Danann warrior isn’t part of her plan. Nor was true love.

My Christmas paranormal romance mystery: Murder Upon a Midnight Clear:

Use the code SEY50 at checkout for 50% off during our site-wide promotion!

(Offer good through Jan. 01, 2023 )

Synopsis:

Murder reminds Detective Helene Collias that crime doesn’t take holidays. And the last victim she expected to find in her case files this Christmas is the sister of her old flame, Sean Grant. Ordinarily, Helene’s psychic gifts give her an edge but this time, that gift has short-circuited. Could her lingering attraction to Sean be blurring her abilities, or is something more sinister at work?

There are even more ebooks on sale here. I hope you find something you’ll like!

historical romance/gaslamp romance #sale #Kobo #BarnesandNoble #Kindle

Published on 24 Jul 201825 Jul 2018 by Juli D. Revezzo

Hi, all. I just wanted to pop in and let you know, next to my new novel, Vesta’s Clockwork Companions, releasing (about which you can see more here), my previous historical/gaslamp romance novel HOUSE OF DARK ENVY is on sale at Amazon and Barnes and Noble too) today only.

The synopsis is as follows :

Surely lightning can’t strike twice!

1888: When Sarahjane attends Lady Morville’s costume party, she never expects to learn her old beau Felix Gryffith is under the illustrious woman’s patronage and stands on the cusp of making a world-changing discovery. Felix, whose lies disgraced her in the eyes of the London elite by labeling her a flirt.

Felix’s love for Sarahjane has never wavered, despite the scandal that forced them apart. He’s desperate to tell her the truth, if he can convince her to listen.

Fate lurked in the shadows that night, years ago. Has it returned to grant Sarahjane and Felix their wishes, or terrorize them?

Excerpt:

Sarahjane slipped into the garden, grabbing onto a wrought iron lattice to steady herself. Her laughter rang through the air. She swung herself around the lattice, and stopped before him, resting her delicate hand on (Felix’s) chest.

Her touch warmed him.

Sarahjane lowered her eyes. “Do it for me, Felix. I’ll give you a kiss, if you do.”

Felix swallowed back surprise and longing, glanced around the garden. Everyone was still inside. He ran a hand down her arm. “I’d love to kiss you,” he said. “But not after. I don’t want to hurt you.”

“You won’t.”

He feared it might be possible. His worry darkened as if storm clouds filled him. “I might.”

Sarahjane laced her arms around his neck. “Now, then. But don’t disappoint me.”

Was she going to kiss him?

She licked her lips.

Young desire warred with his reason.

“Your father will kill us if he finds out.”

“No he won’t. He knows I love you.”

She loved him.

Sarahjane stood on her toes and leaned closer, brushing her lips against his. Lightning tingled from her lips, into his heart.

Did someone intrude on them? Felix dismissed all but Sarahjane.

He vibrated almost as he had the day the lightning struck him, but this, this was pleasant, in comparison.

She broke the kiss, batted her lashes. “I do love you, you know. Now. Show me?”

He guided Sarahjane a few strides away from the trellis. Then he returned to it and wrapped his fingers around the warm, iron bar.

“Felix!” His older brother stepped into view behind her. “Oh,” he said. “Pardon me for interrupting.”

Sarahjane snapped around.

“What do you want, Jackson?” Felix asked.

***

Review: From Night Owl Reviews:
“I found the story between the pages to be a great read. I cannot help but like the history lessons in some of the story lines. I had no clue how the story or mystery was going to end. Overall there are great twists and turns … I would actually love to read more from this author.” ~ Twitch

You can find HOUSE OF DARK ENVY discounted at:

and of course Itunes, and Barnes and Noble.

Thanks for looking! I hope you’ll enjoy it. 🙂

Winter-time, business, and new releases

Published on 13 Dec 201713 Dec 2017 by Juli D. Revezzo

Not saying we have it as bad as those of you getting snowed on but WOW did the temps drop this weekend! (And we’re already–slightly–warming back up).

And I finally got Draft2Digital figured out. Their support was wonderful. 🙂 So if you’re an indie author and looking for a way to go “wide” I’d say give them a try.

Also, I’ve got a new freebie short story up, for Christmas entitled No Such Thing as Dasher. It’s a holiday themed short story. The synopsis is as follows:

For Avery, her holiday duties as a forest ranger oftentimes involve tracking revelers who have lost their way in her wilderness domain. After a camper clashes with a reindeer, however, Avery is shocked to discover the creature is defended not by Santa, but by the formidable, yet gentle, shapeshifting Lord of the Forest.

Can the magic of the forest bring together a ranger and a supernatural being, or is Avery destined to celebrate yet another Christmas alone?

An enchanting fairy tale to celebrate the magic of the season!

It’s available FREE at Amazon*. Also, it’s free at Kobo, Google Play, Itunes (thanks to the aforementioned Draft2Digital), and Barnes and Noble.

Please note, there are some Amazon stores at which the story might not yet be free but I’m hoping they will come in line with the others before New Year’s. If it’s not free where you are, please check back.

I hope you enjoy this little freebie short story, and have a lovely Christmas!