Nikki Kitchen's Blog - Posts Tagged "retired"

I have made a few changes to my Mafia Series. First, because I haven't had time, and the book has not been flowing as well as I'd like, book four's, Retired Mafia, release date has been pushed back to March 1st instead of February 1st. I'll still have a giveaway, which will start January 19th. I know this is an inconvenience but I feel that it can't be helped. I also like the idea of the book being released in March, St Patrick's Day!

Second, last night while I was writing I looked down at page 473. Book four would have been 550-600 pages and I really don't like the idea of the last book being twice the size of the other three books in the series. So... I have decided to split this book. There will be five books in the Mafia Series. I feel this is a positive because the last book was feeling rushed and I felt like I was pushing past things that should have had more detail and I should have spent more time on. I feel like I was hurrying past things and condensing them so I could fit everything into the book. Now I have time and room to fit everything in. I feel this is a negative because I have no idea what I'm going to name the fifth book. I'm also inconveniencing my wonderful friend who designs my book covers. Thank goodness she has patience with me.

Check back in a few weeks for my book giveaway and you can head over to my Facebook page now for a chance to win a Sneakpeak at book four.

I hope everybody had a wonderful Christmas and I wish all of you the best in the New Year.

Nikki Kitchen

There are a couple of fun things going on. The 4th book in the Mafia Series, Retired Mafia, comes out March 1st! Head over to Amazon and pre-order the eBook. Unfortunately you can't pre-order the paperback.

On Goodreads I'm having a giveaway but you better hurry! It ends this Friday, 19th.

There is also a contest on Facebook (search NAK Publication). You answer questions, share posts, and tell friends about the series to enter, so lots of ways to enter the contest. The winner will get a paperback of Retired Mafia. The rules are on the posts, along with the questions. All messages must reach me by Thursday, Midnight, MST, and you can answer all the questions in one message.

I'm working on the 5th, and final, book in the Mafia Series, family Mafia. I'm about 2/3 finished and I'm hoping to be finished by the end of the month so I can get it to my editor, then have the cover made. This book will be released June 1st, then I'll start researching for my next book. I have a few ideas in mind and a few books already started so it will be interesting to see which topic takes over my mind.

I'm excited to finish the Mafia Series and share my new books with all of you. Hopefully they will be received as well as the Mafia Series. I was a little worried when I first decided it was time to publish the series because I've never put myself out there like that but all of my readers have been wonderful and so positive. Thank you!

I'm working as fast as I can to finish family Mafia. I would love to release it a month early since I released Retired Mafia a month late. Also, May will be a year since Mafia Princess came out. Right now my process is taking a while since I can only concentrate to write at night. And I prefer to go to a local grocery store and sit by the deli. It's calmer than my house since I'm worrying when my kids or husband are going to wake up and interrupt me. I've been able to get a lot done but once I write it I have to find time to type it, which can take quite a while since I'm able to write at least ten pages a night when I'm at the grocery store and my kids love to interrupt me whenever I'm working on the books. But that's what kids do. Anytime you need some time to work on something that's when they need Mommy the most. It's a good thing they're cute and give good kisses and hugs. Anyway, typing, that's what I'm doing right now. I'm taking a break for a few minutes but then I'm getting back at it. If I can keep on this pace I should be finished with the book by the end of the week and the book will be released May 2nd. I'll make sure to post when I have an official release date. I'm glad all of you are enjoying the books and I would love more reviews and ratings. Also, if you know someone who you think would love Nora's story let them know about the Mafia Series.

I hope everyone is having a good week and check your calendars, St Patrick's Day isn't too far off! I already have my kids in green and wearing shamrocks!