Showing posts with label Anniversary. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Anniversary. Show all posts

Monday, October 27, 2025

PUBLISHING ANNIVERSARY--21 YEARS

  Twenty-One years ago, my first book was published by Ellora's Cave. Since then, I’ve had 124 books published with a variety of publishers—Ellora’s Cave, Samhain Publishing, Carina Press, Beyond the Page Publishing, The Naughty Literati, Entangled Publishing, Evernight Publishing, and a variety of indie anthologies.




(Some original covers and some reprint covers. Not all books are currently available.)


What a strange and wonderful ride it’s been since that fateful day back in 2004. None of it would have been possible without the amazing publishers and editors I’ve had the privilege to work with. I’ve learned so much and continue to grow and learn with each book I write.

 

A heartfelt thanks to everyone who has every purchased and read one of my books. Because of you, it’s been possible for me to make a living as a writer. It’s been a gift to me. It’s impossible for you to know how much it’s meant and continues to mean to me.

 

Thank you to my fellow writers for your support, kindness, and encouragement and for helping me spread the word about my books. (I suck at promo, so I really appreciate it.)

 

This is not an easy profession. There have been countless ups and downs over the past two decades—triumphs and tragedies, frustration and satisfaction, laughter and tears. There have been days I’ve almost thrown in the towel and given up, but at the end of the day, I love writing too much, even when I’m struggling to find the words.

 

Thank you for 21 amazing years. I look forward to many more.


Saturday, October 26, 2024

Publishing Annversary--20 Years!

 Twenty years ago, my first book was published by Ellora's Cave. Since then, I’ve had 122 books published with a variety of publishers—Ellora’s Cave, Samhain Publishing, Carina Press, Beyond the Page Publishing, The Naughty Literati, Entangled Publishing, Evernight Publishing, and a variety of indie anthologies.


 



(Some original covers and some reprint covers. Not all books are currently available.)


What a strange and wonderful ride it’s been since that fateful day back in 2004. None of it would have been possible without the amazing publishers and editors I’ve had the privilege to work with. I’ve learned so much and continue to grow and learn with each book I write.

 

A heartfelt thanks to everyone who has every purchased and read one of my books. Because of you, it’s been possible for me to make a living as a writer. It’s been a gift to me. It’s impossible for you to know how much it’s meant and continues to mean to me.

 

Thank you to my fellow writers for your support, kindness, and encouragement and for helping me spread the word about my books. (I suck at promo, so I really appreciate it.)

 

This is not an easy profession. There have been countless ups and downs over the past two decades—triumphs and tragedies, frustration and satisfaction, laughter and tears. There have been days I’ve almost thrown in the towel and given up, but at the end of the day, I love writing too much, even when I’m struggling to find the words.

 

Thank you for 20 amazing years. I look forward to many more.


Friday, November 24, 2023

Friday, October 27, 2023

Publishing Anniversary--19 Years!

Nineteen years ago, my first book was published by Ellora's Cave. Since then, I’ve had 119 books published with a variety of publishers—Ellora’s Cave, Samhain Publishing, Carina Press, Beyond the Page Publishing, The Naughty Literati, Entangled Publishing, Evernight Publishing, and a variety of indie anthologies.

 


(Some original covers and some reprint covers. Not all books are currently available.)


What a strange and wonderful ride it’s been since that fateful day back in 2004. None of it would have been possible without the amazing publishers and editors I’ve had the privilege to work with. I’ve learned so much and continue to grow and learn with each book I write.

 

 

A heartfelt thanks to everyone who has every purchased and read one of my books. Because of you, it’s been possible for me to make a living as a writer. It’s been a gift to me. It’s impossible for you to know how much it’s meant and continues to mean to me.

 

 

Thank you to my fellow writers for your support, kindness, and encouragement and for helping me spread the word about my books. (I suck at promo, so I really appreciate it.)

 

  

This is not an easy profession. There have been countless ups and downs over the almost two decades—triumphs and tragedies, frustration and satisfaction, laughter and tears. There have been days I’ve almost thrown in the towel and given up, but at the end of the day, I love writing too much, even when I’m struggling to find the words.

 

 

Thank you for 19 amazing years. I look forward to many more.

Thursday, October 27, 2022

18th Publishing Anniversary!

 



18 years and 116 book releases ago, my first book was published by Ellora's Cave on October 27, 2004. What a strange and wonderful ride it's been.

Since then, I've had books published with Ellora’s Cave, Samhain Publishing, Carina Press, Beyond the Page Publishing, The Naughty Literati, Entangled Publishing, and Evernight Publishing, not to mention the indie anthologies I've been a part of.

Thank you to all the publishers, editors, fellow writers, and readers for making it possible for me to make my living as a writer. It's been a gift to me.

I'm hoping this continues for many years to come.

(Some original covers and some reprint covers. Not all books are currently available.)

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Thank you for 17 years!

 17 years and 110 book releases ago, my first book was published by Ellora's Cave on October 27, 2004. What a strange and wonderful ride it's been since the release of Annabelle Lee (currently available as Uncovering Annabelle.)

 

Since then, I've had books published with Samhain Publishing, Carina Press, Beyond the Page Publishing, The Naughty Literati, Entangled Publishing, and Evernight Publishing,  not to mention the indie anthologies I've been a part of.

 


(Some original covers and some reprint covers. Not all books are currently available.)

 

Thank you to all the publishers, editors, fellow writers, and readers for making it possible for me to make my living as a writer. It's been a gift to me.

 

I'm hoping this continues for many years to come.

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Thank you for 16 years!

 

16 years and 106 book releases ago, my first book was published by Ellora's Cave on October 27, 2004. What a strange and wonderful ride it's been since the release of Annabelle Lee (currently available as Uncovering Annabelle.)


Since then, I've had books published with Samhain Publishing, Carina Press, Beyond the Page Publishing, The Naughty Literati, and Entangled Publishing, not to mention the indie anthologies I've been a part of.




(Some original covers and some reprint covers. Not all books are currently available.)


Thank you to all the publishers, editors, fellow writers, and readers for making it possible for me to make my living as a writer. It's been a gift to me.

I'm hoping this continues for many years to come.

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Thursday, October 25, 2018

✦14th ANNIVERSARY GIVEAWAY✦

To celebrating my 14th anniversary as a writer,  I’m giving away three prize packs.

FIRST PRIZE GIVEAWAY—Signed PRINT copy of Drakon Unchained, along with Drakon Unchained magnet and sticker.
 
 
SECCOND PRIZE GIVEAWAY—A TOTEBAG, along with 5 Blood of the Drakon magnets





 
THIRD PRIZE GIVEAWAY—A TOTEBAG, along with 5 Blood of the Drakon magnets

 
To enter for a chance to win, just go to my FB Author Page and check out the pinned post at the top.
 
https://www.facebook.com/N.J.WaltersAuthor/
 
✦✦✦Winner will be announced on October 31st✦✦✦

Saturday, October 22, 2016

Anniversary Giveaway #2

ANNIVERSARY GIVEAWAY #2!
 
 
This October marks my 12th anniversary as a published writer. It's hard to believe it's been that long. To thank all my readers, I'll be celebrating with giveaways.
 
The second giveaway is posted to my FB Author Page. (It's the pinned post at the top.) So be sure to stop by to enter for a chance to win! (Enter before October 27th)
 
 

If you haven't already "Liked" my Author Page, now is the time.

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Happy Book Birthday to Me!

Today is a very special day for me...it's my book birthday. That's right, eleven years ago today my first book was published. I feel incredibly blessed to be able to do something I love so much for a living.

huge THANK YOU to everyone who has ever bought one of my books, and to the many of you who have bought them all. Thank you for your kind words and emails, for getting my name out there and for letting others know about my books. You have no idea how much I appreciate it.

In the past eleven years, I've had 82 books released. That boggles my mind. It includes 50 with Ellora's Cave (some of which are no longer available), 28 with Samhain Publishing...and counting, 2 novellas as part of boxed sets, 1 with Carina Press and 1 in a print anthology. It's been an amazing eleven years. Can't wait to see what the next eleven hold.

To celebrate, I bought an awesome cupcake. :)

Monday, October 27, 2014

Celebrating 10 Years!



CELEBRATING 10 YEARS!


It's hard to believe that my first book was published ten years ago today. It's been a rollercoaster ride with many ups and downs, but I wouldn't trade a minute of it for anything!


I want to thank Ellora's Cave Publishing, Samhain Publishing and Carina Press for publishing my books. I want to thank Heidi Moore, Shannon Combs, Mary Altman, Pamela Cohen, Raelene Gorlinsky, Ansley Velarde, Jessica Bimberg and Deborah Nemeth. You are all amazing editors and I've learned so much from each one of you.


Tomorrow, October 28th, my 75th book (Wolf on the Run) will be released from Samhain Publishing. There have been Quickies, novellas and many full-length novels, but 75 projects in all. I can't wait to see what the next ten years have in store.


I want to send my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has ever bought and read one of my books. The beauty of the modern world is that I've been able to "meet" many of my readers through social media. Your support, enthusiasm and encouragement is invaluable.


Writing is a very solitary profession. I get up in the morning, have breakfast, turn on the computer and write. I work for weeks or months on a project never knowing if it will be contracted or rejected. And even once a contract is signed the book has to go through the editing process. When all is said and done, the book is released. I have no idea if readers will love it as much as I do.


I've been fortunate enough to have several really successful series--Tapestries, Legacy, Awakening Desires, Hades' Carnival, and Salvation Pack. There have been other books I've deeply loved that haven't fared as well. That is the reality of the writing life.


Through all the ups and downs, I keep writing...because I have to. I have a lot more stories left to tell. I hope you'll stay on this journey with me and keep reading my books.


Gratefully yours,
N.J. Walters




Sunday, October 26, 2014

10th Anniversary Contest


October 27th also marks my 10th year as a published author. Time has flown by so fast. To celebrate, I'm giving away a signed print copy of Night of the Tiger, the first book in the Hades' Carnival series, along with an adorable stuffed white tiger.


For more details on how you can enter for a chance to win, go to my website at http://www.njwalters.com and click on the contests page for details!



Winner will be drawn at random from all entries received on November 7th!

Friday, December 20, 2013

Laurie Roma December Symposium: The Best is Yet to Come

For a special December symposium, Laurie Roma asked her friends and fellow authors to give a recap of 2013 and share some of their most memorable moments with all of you! I stopped by and shared some of my best moments. Be sure to check it out.



LAURIE ROMA'S DECEMBER SYMPOSIUM: THE BEST IS YET TO COME

Friday, December 13, 2013

Final Winners in 9th Anniversary Contest

The ninth and final winner in my 9th ANNIVERSARY CONTEST is Joanne Balinski. Congratulations! Joanne has chosen a print copy of Damek's Redemption as her prize.

This contest was open to International Readers, but no International name was chosen during the contest. So...I pulled all the names from people outside the USA and Canada and drew one. The Bonus Winner is Elizabeth Dougan of Scotland. Congratulations! Elizabeth has chosen a print copy of Quinn's Quest as her prize.

Thank you to everyone who entered my 9th Anniversary Contest! Keep watching my website for a new contest coming soon.

Saturday, December 07, 2013

9th Anniversary Contest--Eighth Winner!

The eighth winner in my 9th ANNIVERSARY CONTEST is TinaMarie Rumpel. Congratulations! TinaMarie has chosen a print copy of Legacy Found Quest as her prize.

The next prize will be drawn on December 13th, so if you haven't already entered, you should. There are still 1 more book to be given away.
 
 
CONTEST

It's hard to believe that my first book was published on October 27, 2004. It's crazy how fast the past nine years has gone. To celebrate my 9th anniversary as a published author I'm giving away 9 PRINT BOOKS! 


 
You heard me right. Starting October 18, I'll be giving away a print book every Friday until December 13th! Winners will be able to choose between Legacy Found, Quinn's Quest, Finding Chrissten and Damek's Redemption.

For details on how you can enter for a chance to win, check out the "Contests" page of my WEBSITE.

Friday, November 29, 2013

9th Anniversary Contest--Seventh Winner!

The seventh winner in my 9th ANNIVERSARY CONTEST is Jordan Grubich. Congratulations! Jordan has chosen a print copy of Quinn's Quest as her prize.

The next prize will be drawn on December 6th, so if you haven't already entered, you should. There are still 2 more books to be given away.
 
 
CONTEST

It's hard to believe that my first book was published on October 27, 2004. It's crazy how fast the past nine years has gone. To celebrate my 9th anniversary as a published author I'm giving away 9 PRINT BOOKS! 


 
You heard me right. Starting October 18, I'll be giving away a print book every Friday until December 13th! Winners will be able to choose between Legacy Found, Quinn's Quest, Finding Chrissten and Damek's Redemption.

For details on how you can enter for a chance to win, check out the "Contests" page of my WEBSITE.

Saturday, November 23, 2013

9th Annivesary Contest--Sixth Winner

The sixth winner in my 9th ANNIVERSARY CONTEST is Anna Lisa McKenrick. Congratulations! Anna Lisa has chosen a print copy of Finding Chrissten as her prize.

The next prize will be drawn on November 29th, so if you haven't already entered, you should. There are still 3 more books to be given away.
 
 
CONTEST

It's hard to believe that my first book was published on October 27, 2004. It's crazy how fast the past nine years has gone. To celebrate my 9th anniversary as a published author I'm giving away 9 PRINT BOOKS! 


 
You heard me right. Starting October 18, I'll be giving away a print book every Friday until December 13th! Winners will be able to choose between Legacy Found, Quinn's Quest, Finding Chrissten and Damek's Redemption.

For details on how you can enter for a chance to win, check out the "Contests" page of my WEBSITE.

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Anniversary Contest--Fifth Winner

The fifth winner in my 9th ANNIVERSARY CONTEST is Sasha Ryave. Congratulations! Sasha has chosen a print copy of Quinn's Quest as her prize.

The next prize will be drawn on November 22nd, so if you haven't already entered, you should.
 
 
CONTEST

It's hard to believe that my first book was published on October 27, 2004. It's crazy how fast the past nine years has gone. To celebrate my 9th anniversary as a published author I'm giving away 9 PRINT BOOKS! 


 
You heard me right. Starting October 18, I'll be giving away a print book every Friday until December 13th! Winners will be able to choose between Legacy Found, Quinn's Quest, Finding Chrissten and Damek's Redemption.

For details on how you can enter for a chance to win, check out the "Contests" page of my WEBSITE.