Ellise C. Weaver's Blog

I’m so excited! I usually am when I find a reason to blog though. Since I got my laptop in 2014, I haven’t really had a dedicated area that was all mine to write undisturbed. But as of yesterday, I have a new office space that’s all mine. I’ll show you some BEFORE and AFTER pictures of my new bare-bones office in a little while. But first, let me explain.
 
I’ve enjoyed coming up with my stories whether at our main computer desk where it all began, on the couch with my laptop, or sitting at the kitchen table, which has been my most recent work space. But my paperwork and notes have always been in the way, messy and unorganized, bringing to any room marked chaos. And when family needed them out of the way, they simply scooped up said papers and moved them, messing up any order I had to them and to my writing. I really haven’t done anything about this until now (with a LOT of help from my dear husband).
 
And, for the last two years, I’ve had a scrapbooking room and desk, since my oldest daughter got married, and even that space has been compromised and became the family storage/junk room, as you will clearly see in the photos below. Not only was my table removed from the room for large holiday dinners, my stuff would be moved again. But for the last two weeks, my husband and I (and even my kids) have been emptying all contents of this scrapbooking/junk room so that it could be painted and prepped for a more workable purpose, that of my new office /scrapbooking room. Yesterday, I finally got the scrapbooking desk cleared and prepared for just my writing. I now have a permanent, dedicated space for my writing. And here it is! I’m so ready! The scrapbooking portion of the room will be completely separate. This room is nothing to write about yet (but I am writing about it anyway…), and I will slowly add color and user-friendly decor as needed, but I’ll be eager to show you when the whole room is completely finished! My scrapbooking portion of the room is not yet functional with all its disorder, but I will get that under control as well, hopefully, by the end of the month. It might take more time than that, cost wise, but I’ll see how far I can get.
 
I only have so much time to dedicate to this project as I’ve reset some writing goals yesterday. I’m truly hopeful to put out a book this year of 2019. Book Four--CREIGHTON'S DAUGHTER is in progress. I’m thrilled at the prospect, I cannot lie! Having order is essential to accomplishing goals, and I feel like this is happening for me..finally. I’m vibrating with enthusiasm right now. It feels great to be able to set goals and see them come to fruition. So…without further ado…here are some pictures. Nothing big, but big to me.
 
Happy Goal setting to you!
Ellise
​
P.S. I’m off-schedule with my audiobooks as many of you have noticed (due to illnesses), but I promise to get all audiobooks out as soon as humanly possible. And if you would like to listen to my first audiobook, narrated by darling Kim Pruitt, here’s the  link !

Yay! The Governess Volume One: Book One audiobook is now available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes today! This is the perfect listen for a getaway at the beach, a long ride to see family for a holiday, or even a free hour at home once the kiddos have been put to bed. My producer says, “It’s like listening to BBC’s romance masterpieces.”

You can get your copy by going to these links:     US UK FR DE My producer shared a funny story with me. After recording a kissing scene, she told her husband that she wasn’t sure if she got it quite right, but he said, “Maybe you should practice on me.” She blushed! I blushed, too, when she told me! But I love it!

Enjoy this Retail Sample: If you love the audiobook, please feel free to review it. Reviews help others find my clean romances (hopefully, your family and friends!). And ENJOY Audible!

Thanks for your lovely support!

Ellise C. Weaver
Author of The Huntington Saga Series Novels
Paperbacks | eBooks | Audiobooks

The countdown is on! I’m looking for 25 people who will be willing to listen to and review my first audiobook, The Governess Volume One. I’ll be giving out Promo Codes to these 25 individuals to purchase my audiobook for FREE on Audible.com. Quality Assurance will be finished with my book within two weeks, and that is when my book will become available. I’m nervously excited! Once it’s released, anyone can get it on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes. But I’m only giving 25 promo codes away, so email me to get on my waiting list today!

I want to give a shout out to Kim Pruitt who narrated The Governess Volume One. She’s done a marvelous job, and I think she makes the story come alive. Thanks, Kim! You’re amazing! And Kim and I can’t wait to share it with you!

Contact me by email if you would like a promo code at: elliseweaver@hotmail.com
​
Hugs! Ellise

Yay! Finally, progress is at the "corrections phase" on the audiobook, The Governess Volume One: Book One. I'm hoping to have it out and available in October. Then on to Volume Two of The Governess on audiobook. These things take time...ugh!

In the meantime, work is also progressing on Book Four in The Huntington Saga Series Novels, Creighton's Daughter. If you haven't signed up for New Release notifications or Advanced Reader Copies (ARC) (this is where you get an advanced copy to read and I get a review), you can do so now. Look here for details.

Have a great day!
Ellise

I’d LOVE your opinion, please! The Governess is going to be converted into an audio book! Yay! And if I love the experience, the rest of my books will follow!

I'm giving you two auditions to pick from off of ACX. Which voice do you vote for? Give your vote below in the “comments” section. Even better, tell me why you think so. Keep in mind, please, that there are four different scenes in these auditions, and they meld together, which isn’t how they are normally read in the book.

Also, earbuds work best for this test: 1) 2) THANKS!!! ~Ellise

Still working on the book cover re-dos. Wasn't able to match up the turquoise title with the moon perfectly on Pirate Bride, so we went back to white. We took out the title ribbons to show more of her gown as well to sync with the other books that have no ribbon. Also, I want to show in the trilogy that there are three books plus a bonus available inside the book, so that's why I'm moving away from a single picture for the front cover. Your comments are welcome. I'm going to show all three stages of development: old, newer, and newest, and I'd love your input. Thanks! Please feel free to comment below. Original Newer Newest Original Original Original Original Newer Newer Newer Newer Newest Newest Newest Newest Please comment below. Thanks! ~Ellise

I’m implementing new book covers soon, but first, I want your opinion. Which do you prefer? The old or the new book covers? And why? Please comment below. Thanks for your amazing feedback!
New New New New New Old Old Old Old Old Please make your comments below. Thank you for your input!

For a LIMITED TIME ONLY, pick up all of Ellise C. Weaver’s books for 99¢ - $1.99. Click here for all Ellise’s books now!

ELSPETH WAS HER NAME is now available in Paperback! Click here to order your paperback copy today!

It’s Here! The much anticipated Book Three in The Huntington Saga Series Novels is Now Available! Get your copy of Elspeth Was Her Name here !

Elspeth McCabe leaves her small Scottish home desperate to find someplace safe…even if safety is only dirty streets. She cannot bear another day spent at the mercy of others. 

Elspeth’s life in the year 1585 is filled with hardships she has borne with steely resolve for 20 years. Strong-willed, but quiet, she serves diligently in a wealthy household...a rich landowner's. But she will not allow his hands to touch her ever again. Nor will she allow her merciless and abusive father to take from her the only thing which might prove her bloodline.

Now on the run and without friend or support of any kind, she continues to bear difficulties that would easily destroy others. And it nearly does destroy her. Near death’s door, Elspeth is rescued and brought to a beautiful manor house in the Sussex countryside—Huntington Manor. Will she ever awaken? And if she does, will she find more evil charades she has only just escaped? Will she find a new master intolerable and immoral, too?

But Elspeth does awaken and what she finds frightens her more than any detestable hands ever could. Frightens her in a most strange, unpredictable, and delicious way. Can Elspeth ever trust a man enough to discover what a true and kind gentleman is all about? Find out in this third installment of The Huntington Saga Series Novels.

​This is a standalone story, but enhanced by the previous books.

Get your copy of Elspeth Was Her Name here today!