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May 8, 2016

End of the School Year Fiesta

My Reader Group K.D. Carrillo's Ravenous Readers Support Group is having a huge Facebook event May 27-29.  There are some great guests, amazing prizes and fun games.  Right now there is a $10 Amazon gift card up for grabs for joining, inviting friends, and commenting on the post in the event page.  Don't Miss!!!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1760219124205962/?ref=bookmarks

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Published on May 08, 2016 15:13

December 14, 2015

The high cost of ebooks

Today the writer community banded together to take down a Facebook page with the purpose of "sharing" ebooks.  The reason this community felt they had a right to share ebooks was because books are too expensive.

My books cost from $2.99 to $3.99.  Yet some people still feel this is too much, and choose to illegally download books.

Let's talk about the cost of a book.

On average my books take six months each for me to write.  That is six months of long hours away from my son, holed ups in a dark room ignoring my friends, and pouring my soul into each page.  Every book is like opening a wound and baring pieces of myself, and to these people this is too expensive.

I spend hundreds of dollars of my own money to pay to have the cover designed.  Editing, promotion, proofreading, all of this costs a lot of money.  When I self publish a book I receive 75% of each sale.  So six months of work, personal vulnerability, and around $1000 out of pocket or more to make sure each book is a perfect reflection of my vision, and $3.99 is too expensive?

These readers look at the price tag of a book and think $3.99 is too high.  They say books are too expensive.  Thanks to their actions I now have to agree with them.

Six months times five books, thousands of dollars in expenses, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with publishing each book only to have some self righteous pirate steal directly from my brain.

They're right, the cost of books might be too high, but they're wrong at who is shouldering that cost.
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Published on December 14, 2015 20:55

December 12, 2015

Be weird and help a writer

We are all around you.  Statistically that has to be true, because there are like trillions of authors now.  Well, maybe not, whatever I'm not a math person.  My point is that we are everywhere.

Every time you go out in public and someone is looking at you funny they are probably not being a creeper, maybe they are just trying to figure out how you would fit into their story.  Unless it's a dude driving a white van, then you should just run.  Okay, if it's a woman with no visible tan (because authors rarely see the sun), and carrying around either a bottle of wine or a Starbucks cup then she's probably sizing you up for a story.

So what should you do to support the arts?  Buy books?  Share promo posts?

Virtual Photography StudioWell yes those things do help, but above all... be weird.  That's right wear that crazy hat, talk to yourself, laugh too loud, just be you in the biggest way possible.  We need to see these characters that make our stories richer.  And sometimes we just need a laugh because there is some seriously dark stuff in our heads.

So from one author you've probably walked past may times, please continue to be strange.  I always have a pen and notepad ready to capture you forever.

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Published on December 12, 2015 14:37

December 10, 2015

New Reader Group up and running

Have you joined my reader group?  K.D. Carrillo's Ravenous Readers Support Group is a place to meet other readers, play games and get exclusive info on my new releases.  My biggest giveaway ever is going to be posted soon.  Don't miss out, because a giveaway of this size is not likely to be repeated soon.

Click to join:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/17602...

And in other news, I somehow totally forgot that Self Destruct (Destroy 1) is free for a short period of time.  It is also now available on Barnes and Noble and other retailers.

Amazon US
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Published on December 10, 2015 21:09

November 27, 2015

News, reviews, and some clues


Destroy You is now available on Amazon.  Like all of the Destroy Series it is available
for free with your Kindle Unlimited subscription.

The Destroy Series
Self Destruct

Amazon US: http://amzn.to/1JcSEfZ
Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/1Cz1R5c

5.0 out of 5 stars Insta-love...ByZavaraon March 15, 2015Format: Kindle EditionThat didn't make me roll my eyes! Very impressive, in my opinion. And it really worked in this story, to my surprise. Aiden and Becca are so great for each other. There is so much going on, but not too much that I was overwhelmed. I love all the side characters as well. Especially Toni and Jeremy. I'm still kinda on the fence about Kate. I think maybe because she wasn't as front and center as Toni and Jeremy.
There are some very sensitive subjects in this book. K.D. Carrillo handled them beautifully. She didn't shy away from the horrendous nature of these subjects, but she didn't glorify them either. My heart hurt for Becca and Aiden, and yet rejoiced when they were happy.
I'm so glad I read this book, and will definitely be reading more by this author.

***I received a complimentary copy in return for an honest review***
Destroy Me

Amazon US:  http://amzn.com/B00YWQ9K68
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00YWQ9K68

An Exquisite Continuation...By Ink Angels Book Blog on July 29, 2015
Format: Kindle EditionInk Angels Book Blog received a copy of Destroy Me in exchange for an honest review.

Book two in Carrillo's Destroy Series picks up immediately where the first one left off, including the usual suspects, but with a new focus on Kate and Reed. Kate is a nurse in the hospital who cares for Reed and whom Reed grows to love. There are a lot of twists and turns in their path to happiness. I loved how the book bounced around, bringing back the main characters from the first book and allowing you to see where they are in life, while following the stories of their friends.
This novel is full of new drama, and plenty of it. An emphasis on the raw, passionate sex scenes, that at times left me putting the book down to take an ice cold shower. It follows a similar pattern as the first, leading the reader to anticipate the villain, only to twist your reasoning and leave you speechless.
As a series goes, this is by far one of the best I have ever read. I am actually very excited to read the third book, which I am to assume follows Antionia, Miguel, and Trent. I must warn that you should read the series in it's entirety (not really standalone) as the books feed into one another. Self Destruct was just the appetizer leading to Destroy Me, an exquisite main dish. I am sure the third will end up being the perfect dessert. I love how K.D. is hitting subjects that no other author dares to hit. Be them controversial and sometimes very disturbing, she hits every raw nerve you may feel about it.

Destroy You

US: http://amzn.com/B017IXMZOA
UK: http://amzn.to/1WJMkZM

KD Carrillo continues to show great talent in her writingBy Karen on November 17, 2015Format: Kindle EditionDestroy You is released TODAY this the 3rd book of the series.
This one is the story of Toni and Trent and it has as much suspense twists and turns and romance as KD Carrillo's other two books in this series Self Destruct and Destroy Me. KD Carrillo continues to show great talent in her writing. The story picks up where the last book left off the story had smooth flow and it kept my interest fully intact. I did NOT want to stop reading!! It was a true page turner for me. Another plus about this book was the chemistry between all the characters. Aiden, Becca, Jeremy, Cameron, Katie and Reed were amazing as usual. I loved seeing how they all loved and protected each other. They were more than just friends, they are a family.Antonia “Toni” Padilla’s friends think she’s heartbroken—but they’re wrong…

Toni’s on-again, off-again relationship with Miguel Santos is going nowhere, but it’s not the end of the world. The truth is she hasn’t had feelings for him for a long time—if ever. She doesn’t really believe a man can bring her to her knees,but then she meets bar-owner Trent McKenzie.
Each of her books tell a story of the secrects they each have and they are each standalone books but I recommend that you read them in order because they do inter lock with each other and you learn new information on the other Characters in each book.
her first book
SELF DESTRUCT focuses on Becca and Aiden. We learn the struggles the two of them have to find love and closure.It tells how friends become a family that helps and will do anything to protect each other.second book :
Destroy Me focuses on Kate and Reed. We learn more about their secrets and struggles to find loveand closure. Reed is a wonderful character who is strong and full of depth. The way this book was written you could feel the fear that Kate goes through. I love when a book pulls me in so much emotionally it's like I'm there with the
I highly recommend all three of these books. They are available on Amazon.

Please come and see me in Vegas January 15-17!  I'll be signing at the Rock and Read Author Event held at the Palms Casino.  There are still tickets available, and over 200 authors and cover models attending.  http://bit.ly/1HiDzgu  I'll have books, swag, and a smile!  Come say hi.

And for some clues:
I'm working on a new project, which I hope to be finished with by the end of the winter. It's about beginnings and endings and all the pain and joy that falls in between.   This is the most raw and emotionally honest work I've done to date.  Keep checking back for more news!



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Published on November 27, 2015 14:17

November 9, 2015

PRE-ORDER DESTROY YOU NOW!!!!

Amazon US:  http://amzn.com/B017IXMZOA



Antonia “Toni” Padilla’s friends think she’s heartbroken—but they’re wrong… 

Toni’s on-again, off-again relationship with Miguel Santos is going nowhere, but it’s not the end of the world. The truth is she hasn’t had feelings for him for a long time—if ever. She doesn’t really believe a man can bring her to her knees, but then she meets bar-owner Trent McKenzie. 

Trent wants Toni instantly—but she’s going to make him work for it… 

Trent has a reputation for one-night stands, and Toni won’t be another notch on his bedpost, so despite their fierce attraction, she waits until she’s sure of his intentions. But once they start dating, there’s a mysterious increase in criminal activity around Trent’s bar. 

Past traumas and current hidden agendas become dangerous… 

Toni fears she’s being stalked, and the stress is bringing back nightmares she thought she’d gotten rid of years ago. To make matters worse, Trent soon becomes a target himself, leaving somebody he loves caught in the crossfire. 

Unraveling the secrets of Toni’s lifelong recurring nightmare could help identify who means them harm, but who do you trust when you don’t know who is out to destroy you?
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Published on November 09, 2015 13:01

August 19, 2015

One-Click before the price changes!

Free 8/19 only!!!!! (or always free with Kindle Unlimited)
Amazon US: http://amzn.to/1JcSEfZ
Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/1Cz1R5c
wow such a great story with tons of drama and shocking twists !! Hang on for a wild ride !!!!!, November 23, 2014 (Amazon 5 star review)This review is from: Self Destruct (Destroy Book 1) (Kindle Edition)Wow this book was a shocker !! I loved it and was pleasantly surprised with where the story went and all the twists and turns it had !! My brain was fried after reading it.

Becca has some serious issues in her past. to cope she has been on a path of self destruction , drinking and stringing guys along but never going too far. In a short span of trying to better herself she ends up at a lake house with her bestie and a ton of hot guys. Currently in a weird relationship with Jake , Becca is unsure about how to feel with Aiden. Once she finds out Aiden is not single she decides they should just be friends.

Aiden has been handed a crap life. He made one mistake in high school and that has tied him to his girlfriend since. His mother is evil and you will be surprised at the family dynamic Aiden has to deal with. Aiden makes some pretty serious decisions about his life and although his choices happen rather quickly he knows what he wants and he goes for it.

Aiden and Becca have such a great start to their journey , I enjoyed the time they spent together and all the fun they had. They were electric and quickly slipped into a beautiful love story. Both with troubled pasts threatening to ruin their futures there was no shortage of drama. It was crazy the amount of drama they went through but it worked , it made them stronger it showed their love and devotion and it helped them move on and heal from their pasts. They were able to finally have that happiness and get on with their lives. It may be a cray ride but hang on tight because it is well worth it !! Aiden is such a genuine awesome guy !! Swoon worthy and HOT !! Becca is so strong and brave , she really has a lot to overcome and she does so with the help of true love and friendship. It was great seeing their story come full circle and I am excited to read about Kate and also get some updates on Becca and Aiden !!!!
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Published on August 19, 2015 20:03

August 5, 2015

Finding Flynn


FINDING FLYNNAuthor: Alexandria BishopSeries: Marlowe Series #1- SYNOPSIS -Ashtyn Moretti is ready for the best summer of her life. But her parents have other plans when they drop the bomb that her perfect summer will be spent…

Away from home.

Away from friends.

Away from half her family.

Armed with her Summer from Hell playlist and a Kindle full of book boyfriends, Ashtyn prepares to face what she is sure will be the worst summer of her life. Or will it be?

Flynn James has one thing on his mind—the success of his band Marlowe. He’s focused and doesn’t have time for any distractions, and that includes facing his past. But then a petite brunette comes walking into the pub where he works.

Neither Ashtyn or Flynn were looking for love but they can’t deny their obvious attraction. Ashtyn’s summer has been full of lies. The last thing she expects is for Flynn to be one of the liars too. Can she forgive his lies and turn her summer around? Can Flynn keep his secrets without losing everything? Or will this really be the Summer from Hell?

- PURCHASE -AMAZON | PAPERBACK 



- EXCERPT -Ashtyn We’re strolling through a nearby empty park. Leaves are dancing in the light breeze, and a creek is babbling gently nearby. It’s quiet and peaceful but it isn’t doing anything to help calm my nerves. Although we came out here to talk, we haven’t said a word. I open my mouth and immediately close it. My mouth is dry like I just spent all day rocking out at Warped Tour, leaving my tongue like a sheet of sandpaper.

I lick my lips hoping to produce some saliva and ask, “Are there any drinking fountains nearby?”

Flynn gets a shit-eating grin and points to a giant statue with fountains on all sides. “Over there.”

I take a giant gulp that I immediately spit right back out. Unfortunately, Flynn is standing within shooting range and gets a mouthful of the nasty liquid, which tastes like coppery rotten eggs. I’m not sure which one of us is more shocked but I can’t hold in the laughter. The pain in my side is almost unbearable. I almost don’t hear Flynn say, “You think that’s funny, do you?”

Not understanding his tone, I look up to a blazing green fire. I don’t know whether to be scared or seriously turned on. I turn to run but he grabs me and flips me around. My body shakes with fear and desire as Flynn rubs his hands up and down my arms. I don’t speak, too terrified of what I would say but even more terrified of ruining whatever is happening. I nervously gnaw on my bottom lip and he zones right in on it and licks his own.

Leaning forward, I run my hands through his silky hair. He lightly presses his lips to mine, stopping everything around us. Not satisfied with the featherlight kiss, I greedily run my tongue along his bottom lip and use my teeth to gently tug on his lip ring. A guttural groan escapes him, causing my entire body to tingle, right down to my toes. Suddenly I understand what all those girls are feeling in the romance novels I devour. This single kiss will ruin all future kisses for me.

Letting go of his piercing, I push my tongue against his mouth and he grants me access. The moment our tongues tangle, the air around us thickens and everything shifts. Flynn’s hands trail my body. Everywhere he touches, my body is on fire. My back hits cold stone, and I wrap my leg around his waist. Flynn lifts me and both legs hook around him. His hardness hits my sweet spot and I let out a husky moan, causing him to rock against me. My eyes roll back into my head and I throw it back, unable to control myself any longer.






Summer from Hell Playlist https://open.spotify.com/user/1271602365/playlist/1lO3xsahYmlt5zamjsOan2
"It's the End of the World As We Know It" by REM 
"Leaving Town" by Dexter Freebish 
"Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana 
"The Weight of Lies" by The Avett Brothers 
"Baba O'Reilly" by The Who 
"We're Not Gonna Take It" by Twisted Sister 
"My Own Worst Enemy" by Lit 
"Breakdown" by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers 
"Behind Blue Eyes" by The Who 
"I Would Be Sad" by The Avett Brothers 
"Last Resort" by Papa Roach 
"For You" by Staind 
"Rise Above" by Black Flag 
"Riot Girl" by Good Charlotte 
"Therapy" by All Time Low 
"California" by Phantom Planet 
Somewhere Other than Hell Playlist https://open.spotify.com/user/1271602365/playlist/7g4JFIne5dYCCqFYa68eGR
"Somewhere in Neverland" by All Time Low 
"Won't Go Home" by 3PM 
"Kiss Me" by New Found Glory 
"Here's to the Night" by Eve 6 
"Always Love" by Nada Surf 
"If These Sheets Were States" by All Time Low 
"Have Faith in Me" by A Day to Remember 
"Don't Leave Me" by An Honest Year 
"Somewhere in Neverland" (acoustic) by All Time Low

- ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Alexandria BishopAlexandria Bishop is an Oregon girl and lives there with her husband, young daughter and fur baby. She's been a bookworm her entire life and always dreamed of becoming a writer but never thought it would be a reality.
Alexandria spends more time on social media than she would like to admit, come visit and say hi!
WEBSITE: www.alexandriabishop.comFACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/authoralexandriabishopTWITTER: www.twitter.com/allieebishopINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/alexandria.bishop

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Published on August 05, 2015 05:00

May 30, 2015

Destroy Series Updates

Self Destruct released May 26, and Destroy Me will be available June 16.  So what's next?

I'm currently working on Destroy You, which is Toni's book.  This book is a lot of fun to write, because I get to insert a lot of the funny banter between Jeremy and Toni, and her love interest Trent is HOT!  Like I'm in love with him.  Yep, I'm in love with a figment of my imagination.  But can you blame me?


Make sure to check back here or my author page for release dates for Destroy Me.

These are all stand-alone novels, but are best read in order.


Get Self Destruct now, and if you have Kindle Unlimited you can read it for free with your subscription!


AMAZON US: http://bit.ly/SelfDestructAmazon
AMAZON UK: http://amzn.to/1EjCK0g












And check out my author page frequently for giveaways, release dates, or just drop by to say hi.  I love interacting with readers!
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Published on May 30, 2015 15:52

May 23, 2015

Self Destruct Available for Pre-Order!

SELF DESTRUCT RELEASES MAY 26! Pre-order and Kindle Unlimited
UK links to AmazonSee what others are saying about Self Destruct on Amazon:


wow such a great story with tons of drama and shocking twists !! Hang on for a wild ride !!!!!, November 23, 2014
By amieThis review is from: Self Destruct (Destroy Book 1) (Kindle Edition)Wow this book was a shocker !! I loved it and was pleasantly surprised with where the story went and all the twists and turns it had !! My brain was fried after reading it.

Becca has some serious issues in her past. to cope she has been on a path of self destruction , drinking and stringing guys along but never going too far. In a short span of trying to better herself she ends up at a lake house with her bestie and a ton of hot guys. Currently in a weird relationship with Jake , Becca is unsure about how to feel with Aiden. Once she finds out Aiden is not single she decides they should just be friends.

Aiden has been handed a crap life. He made one mistake in high school and that has tied him to his girlfriend since. His mother is evil and you will be surprised at the family dynamic Aiden has to deal with. Aiden makes some pretty serious decisions about his life and although his choices happen rather quickly he knows what he wants and he goes for it.

Aiden and Becca have such a great start to their journey , I enjoyed the time they spent together and all the fun they had. They were electric and quickly slipped into a beautiful love story. Both with troubled pasts threatening to ruin their futures there was no shortage of drama. It was crazy the amount of drama they went through but it worked , it made them stronger it showed their love and devotion and it helped them move on and heal from their pasts. They were able to finally have that happiness and get on with their lives. It may be a cray ride but hang on tight because it is well worth it !! Aiden is such a genuine awesome guy !! Swoon worthy and HOT !! Becca is so strong and brave , she really has a lot to overcome and she does so with the help of true love and friendship. It was great seeing their story come full circle and I am excited to read about Kate and also get some updates on Becca and Aiden !!!!
Beautiful Love Story , November 22, 2014By CatarinaThis review is from: Self Destruct (Destroy Book 1) (Kindle Edition)You know a book is going to be good if you can't put it down. Self Destruct is just that, when you first start reading it, you think it a beautiful love story with love at first sight and a happy ever after, but as you keep reading you find its more, than just a romance. It has drama, kidnapping and crazy mothers, plots that you could never imagine could exist.

Aiden and Becca remain strong and in love through out never faltering, never letting anything stop them from being with each other. Both are broken from their pasts but together hey learn to heal each other, and rely on each other. Nothing matters to them, not money or status, because apart they would die with out each other.

K.D. Carrillo has managed to creat a book about love at first sight that can last a lifetime, where everything that possibly could go wrong is thrown at them, but they gain strength and fight the battles to concur. It is true love can concur all.

I gave this book 5 stars.
Insta-love...ByZavaraon March 15, 2015Format: Kindle EditionThat didn't make me roll my eyes! Very impressive, in my opinion. And it really worked in this story, to my surprise. Aiden and Becca are so great for each other. There is so much going on, but not too much that I was overwhelmed. I love all the side characters as well. Especially Toni and Jeremy. I'm still kinda on the fence about Kate. I think maybe because she wasn't as front and center as Toni and Jeremy.

There are some very sensitive subjects in this book. K.D. Carrillo handled them beautifully. She didn't shy away from the horrendous nature of these subjects, but she didn't glorify them either. My heart hurt for Becca and Aiden, and yet rejoiced when they were happy.

I'm so glad I read this book, and will definitely be reading more by this author.
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Published on May 23, 2015 14:40