SHARI MIKELS BLOG

Writing, Life, and Book Updates

Welcome to the Shari Mikels Blog!

Here the mystical meets the romantic, and every word is a step into the extraordinary. On the Shari Mikels blog, we share about stories that whisk you away to worlds where love knows no bounds, and shifters roam free.

From our posts, you can expect writing, life, and book updates from Shari Mikels, and get to know the world of your beloved characters even better. Whether you’re a casual reader or a voracious fan thirsting for a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the creation of your next favorite novella, this space is for you. Together, let’s enjoy a space where feisty heroines and captivating banter reign supreme.

New Book Available Now

by | May 23, 2017 | Blog, Books, Feature, Life, Writing | 1 Comment

New Book: Drawn to the Wolves Available Now! I apologize for disappearing for so long. My absence was due to many reasons including going through some issues with my son, getting my other hip replaced (I'm totally going for Bionic Woman status now), and then nearly...
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From the Video Game to the Book

by | January 13, 2014 | Blog, Feature, Life, Photos | 0 Comments

There's a game for all the iThings called Temple Run. From what I understand, it's easier to play it on the iPad than the iPhone and there are different runners you can "earn" or "collect" or something in order to do the runs. At Christmas, the boy and Mr M were...
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Happy New Year 2014

by | January 1, 2014 | Blog, Books, Cross-stitch, Exercise, Feature, Food, Hobby, Life, Writing | 0 Comments

Happy New Year!! It's 2014 and I'm incredibly excited for this year! I make resolutions each year because I tend to be somewhat successful with them. Maybe not the exact way I envisioned in the resolution, but a change in behavior happens in some way. 2013 was the...
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Cracker Candy from Angela James

by | Dec 8, 2013 | , , , ,

I've made cracker candy using Angela James's recipe over the past few years. It's become a family favorite as well as a favorite of my husband's coworkers. She updated her recipe to include a gluten-free option as well which I may be trying for myself this year. I...

Audible Audiobook Savings

by | Dec 7, 2013 | ,

If you like listening to audiobooks and are an Audible member, they have the For My Own: A Contemporary Christmas Anthology priced at $3.49. That's a huge savings for nearly 12 hours of entertainment. And it's Whispersync for Voice-ready so if you bought the ebook at...

Wrap-Up of Contests and Posts Around the Net

by | Dec 6, 2013 | , ,

There are several different contests going on where you can either win a copy of Christmas Curveball or a copy of the Christmas anthologies such as For My Own that Christmas Curveball is a part of. Some contests are also giving away $25 gift cards. There are also a...

Fiction Vixen is featuring Christmas Curveball

by | Dec 3, 2013 | , ,

Sophia at Fiction Vixen is featuring Christmas Curveball this week and is letting me give away two copies. Head on over there to enter by leaving a comment. http://fictionvixen.com/feature-christmas-curveball-by-shari-mikels-giveaway/ At yesterday's Carina Press sale,...

Today Only: Carina Press Holiday Sale

by | Dec 2, 2013 | ,

Carina Press is throwing a special one day only sale on all of their holiday books, including pre-orders. Just use the code 40CPHL13 to receive 40% off their price. My novella, Christmas Curveball, is listed at $2.99 and you're already only paying $2.69, but the cost...

Christmas Curveball Monday Excerpt

by | Dec 2, 2013 | , ,

Release day is Thursday so I want to give you guys one more long excerpt from Christmas Curveball before then. Enjoy! ______________________________ Kevin couldn’t wait to hear her answer. If her brother hadn’t told Rachel, then how the hell had she found him? “And I...

Christmas Curveball Friday Snippet

by | Nov 22, 2013 | ,

I posted a small a small snippet from Christmas Curveball yesterday on my Facebook page. Here are the fleshed out lines surrounding it, and to read more you can always check out the complete first chapter excerpt. I hope you enjoy! ________________ After hopping over...

For My Own:Contemporary Christmas Anthology

by | Nov 20, 2013 |

Two weeks from tomorrow, my debut releases from Carina Press. I feel so lucky and privileged to be sharing a spot in an anthology with Alison Packard and Kinley Cade. These ladies have written very different, and yet very enjoyable Christmas novellas. I think our...

I need a phone detox

by | Nov 19, 2013 | ,

I need a phone detox. No, really. I do. I was working in my office (thanks to the great decluttering office cleanup) on my computer which I love and hadn't used since August of 2012 and got reacquainted with it this past weekend, and as I was finishing up, I decided...