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Man! I cannot believe how exciting this week has been as both a reader, and also as an author!

First of all, the last novella in my YA series it out. Stage Lights ends the Hearts to Follow series is some twists and turns that were for sure fun to write! Oh, and not only is that book out, but I have the whole series in one place on Kindle, and on top of that it is free right now!! That's right! FREE! So, you can read all three books in one place, and don't even have to pay! Check it out here, then post your review on Goodreads: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O7VKY5E

Next, I was so happy to start reading Blood of Olympus Monday night when it was loaded onto my Kindle! So cool to read more about the characters I love so much. I should tell you, however, that I am reading as slow as possible so I can enjoy it for a while! That basically means that tonight when I have time after work I will finish the whole thing!! ;)

Then, my excitement got even greater when I purchased The Young Elites! This new series is really exciting and sounds like a fun new YA book I can really get into! I am in the middle of reading the Legend series, so now that I know I will have more wonderful books from Lu to read after, I know I can finish the other books quickly!

With all of these things going on it is hard to not call off work and spend my whole day curled up in book world! I look forward to a rainy weekend coming up so I can dive in and spend some time on a real "book vacation!"

Well, I hope you get the chance to check out these great books, especially Stage Lights, and is FREE on Kindle. In fact, here is the link again in case you missed it: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O7VKY5E


Happy reading and ENJOY!!!

Hello and Happy Hump Day!

I am so thankful right now for the number of people that have taken the time to pick up a FREE copy of my book Just Pretending! It has been a joy to watch it climb the FREE charts on Amazon, and also be picked up at places like Smashwords and Barnes and Nobles!

Because of this I decided to lower the price on the entire Hearts to Follow Series! Now, you can get all three books for only $1.99! If you are interested in picking up Just Pretending, or the whole series, here are the link for that:

JUST PRETENDING: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MDWDSGQ

HEARTS TO FOLLOW SERIES:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O7VKY5E


Finally, I am happy to announce that I am working with a good friend and graphic designer to make new cover art for the Hearts to Follow series! I am hoping these will be unveiled for everyone in March, along with a release date for my next novel: Locket Full of Secrets!


Well, that is all the good news I have for now! I hope it will keep the mid-week blues away for a while!

-Dana Burkey!

I need to start by saying....My readers are amazing!!!


This weekend I was blessed enough to gain a lot of readers, and also a lot of new reviews. That is super important for an indie author like myself, so thank you thank you thank you all so much!!


The other thing that really blew me away was the wonderful twitter community I am happy to call home. Thanks to RTs and favorites I was able to reach new readers and meet new authors! Truly amazing!


Well, right now I am happy to say that Just Pretending is FREE on Kindle:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MDWDSGQ
This promo had the book climbing the best seller charts. It was also featured on ReadCheaply.com, and the following blog:
http://insidethereadersmind.blogspot....



Alright....now for the "big things ahead"! I am currently woring with a new editor and also a new cover design artist!! This means there will be a new look and feel for my Hearts to Follow Series SOON!


Another thing I am happy to share: I started work on a new book this weekend! Well, it is really a book within a book, but you will have to get more on that soon! I am hoping it will be out before summer, if not in the next month or two!


For now, thanks again to all my new readers and followers! Your support gives me even more drive to keep writing and working on new things!


THANKS AGAIN!
-Dana Burkey


http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MDWDSGQ

Hello everyone!!


After a LONG week at work, followed by a LONG weekend editing and re-writing, I am ready for a long nap and some Netflix! But first, I wanted to let you all in on some exciting news!



First of all my new book Big City Farming is going to be released early!! That's right, you can now enjoy the book on Kindle on the 17th of April, instead of waiting until May 1st! I was just too excited to share it with you all, so I thought I might as well move up the release date! Pre-order your copy now:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00US8AYZA



The other super exciting news is that I have a tentative release date for my next book as well! I am currently working on tightening up the second draft of Locket Full of Secrets, with the hopes of it being released on Kindle on July 4th! Since Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays I thought I would celebrate with a book I have been working on for a few years now. You can find out more about the book here:
Locket Full of Secrets
Also, if you want to own the locket that helped inspire part of the story, you can pick it up here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/17603161...



The last bit of exciting news is that I have a FREE audio book copies of my Hearts to Follow Series that I would love to share with anyone interested! I have 5 to give away, so comment below or message me to take advantage of this FREE offer!


Well, as I said before I am off to take a nap! Thank you all for your support so far on Big City Farming, and for the new great reviews of my Hearts to Follow Series this last week. I cannot wait to share even more with you all this coming year, including a few projects that are currently in the works!



-Dana Burkey

Hello once again!

After a wonderfully LONG week in Key West, I am back home in Washington State where the weather is mild and there are no sharks! And in case you all wondered....I SAW A SHARK!! While snorkeling over the reef, I saw a reef shark swimming away from me. It was the best moment of my vacation, since it has been a dream of mine for YEARS to see a shark in person! And to see it in the open ocean and to swim away with all of my limbs still intact was great!!


Well, now down to some business!

Now that I am home I have two major things I am working on that are making me feel like I need more hours in my day! This first is that I am training for a triathlon! My race is in 50 days, so each night I am on my stationary bike and treadmill, working out for between an hour and an hour and a half! It makes for great sleep, but not much time for other things!

The second thing I am working on, is of course writing! I finished the second draft of Locket Full of Secrets before I left for vacation, but I am also working on my next book All For Fame, as well as working on an outline for a new series I want to possibly use during NaNoWriMo. Thanks to so much working out for my tri there is not enough time it seems! Fingers crossed that changes soon.

Since I do not want to leave you with any bad news, I wanted to share something exciting with you all! With the release of Locket Full of Secrets only a few months away, you can own your own locket, identical to the one featured in the book!! Check it out here on etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/17603161...


Well, I am off to run....or bike....or maybe even to write! Be sure to check out the lockets if you need something to read, pick up a FREE copy of Stage Lights today and tomorrow on Kindle:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O7BLKD4


Have a fabulous weekend!
-Dana Burkey

Happy Friday!!

This weekend is a busy one for me with a local kids race where I am coaching two teams, and also a parade in town tonight as well! But, before all of that craziness I wanted to fill you all in on some exciting stuff!

First of all I want to give a big shout out to my good friend Bethany Walters who designed the covers of my Hearts to Follow Series! She is on Etsy, and makes all kinds of fantastic wood made products! Check her out here, and also marvel at her amazing work on my covers:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/SheLikesLet...





While I am on the topic of book covers, I have been making EXTREME changes to the book cover to my new book Locket Full of Secrets! The book is a YA suspense, with some mystery and even a love story thrown in for good measure!
This is, hopefully, the final version of the cover! Enjoy!!



Thank you to all my fellow authors on Goodreads and Facebook that gave me advice on how to make the cover look even more fabulous! Also, if you are as in love with the locket on the cover as I am, head over to Etsy to check out the locket in different birthstones and even order one so you can have the actual locket used in the book:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/17603161...

Finally, for those of you who are counting down the days until you can finally READ Locket Full of Secrets, it is on pre-sale for only $.99! This will be at least a $2 savings on the list price when it comes out on July 4th, so take advantage of this great deal while you still can!

Well,I hope you all have a great rest of your weekend! I am off for parades, races, and hopefully a good book to read when it is all over!

-Dana Burkey

Hello one and all!

I feel like the last few blog posts have been about new projects and a lot of tell you guys about websites to check out....so today I wanted to bring you a bunch of random facts about me! Ya know....just because! ENJOY!


1. Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed? I do not have a closet door, but I keep my laundry room door closed.
2. Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from hotels? Nope, and I usually don't even use them!
3. Have you ever stolen a street sign before? Yes, and more than one!!
4. Do you sleep on your right side or left? Both, and sometimes on my stomach as well.
5. Do you like to use post-it notes? Kind of....I really am in the air about it!
6. Do you cut out coupons but then never use them? Not really. I don't cut them. I'll print them or use apps usually.
7. Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of a bees? Big bear. I am allergic to bees so I would have a slightly higher chance of surviving a bear attack!
9. Do you always smile for pictures? No.
10. What is your biggest pet peeve? People who chew with their mouth open.
11. Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out? Uh, in I think. I don't know that I understand this question....
12. Do you ever count your steps when you walk? No.
13. Have you ever peed in the woods? Yes! And once on top of a mountain too!
14. Do you ever dance even if there’s no music playing? Always!
15. Do you chew your pens and pencils? Eww! No!
16. Who is your best friend? Mair, Hellen, Ellie, Tabitha, Hayley, Monique!
17. Do you like to eat eggs? I go through stages....
18. What is your “Song of the week”? Anything country!
19. Is it okay for guys to wear pink? Absolutely!
20. Do you still watch cartoons? YES :D.
21. Whats your least favorite movie? Any chic flick!
22. Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had some? In a geocache!
23. What do you drink with dinner? Water.
24. What do you dip a chicken nugget in? Honey or branch(bbq and ranch)
25. What is your favorite food/cuisine? Sushi or tacos!
26. What movies could you watch over and over and still love? Battle LA, Terminator 3, X-Men, Edge of Tomorrow!
27. Last person you hung out with? D'Andre.
28. Were you ever a boy/girl scout? Nope. Tried once but there were not enough troops in my town for how many girls wanted to join.
30. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper? Earlier today!
31. Can you change the oil on a car? Add to it...but not change it....
32. Ever gotten a speeding ticket? Nope. And never even stopped for speeding!
33. Ran out of gas? Yup! Just once!
35. Best thing to eat for breakfast? Pancakes, or a fruit smoothie!
36. What is your usual bedtime? Midnight-ish.
37. Are you lazy? Sometimes.
38. When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween? All sorts of random things. My mom made all my costumes!
40. How many languages can you speak? One...or sometimes only like 3/4! ;)
41. Do you have any magazine subscriptions? Yes...cuz all my former students do magazine drives and ask me to sign up for them to raise money for school! UGH!
42. Which are better -Legos or Lincoln logs? Legos!!!
43. Are you stubborn? About certain things
44. Who is better…Leno or Letterman? Letterman
45. Ever watch soap operas? Yes, in middle school and high school!
46. Afraid of heights? Yes
47. Sing in the car? Always
48. Dance in the shower? Sometimes, but I try not to in case I fall!
50. Ever used a gun? Yup! Lots of them, but only ever on a range.
51. Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer? Later this week for my enhanced license!
52. Do you think musicals are cheesy? Not at all! I have been in a few!
53. Is Christmas stressful? Not really!
54. Ever eat a pierogie? YES!! AND LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM!!!!!
55. Favorite type of fruit pie? Apple and berries
56. Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid? Writer, actress, and for a really long time a vet/zoologist!
57. Do you believe in ghosts? Yes, but not in the really scary way.
58. Ever have a Deja-vu feeling? For sure!
59. Take a vitamin daily? When I remember too....oops!
60. Wear slippers? Always! I have my bright pink ones on right now!
61. Wear a bath robe? Nope.
62. What do you wear to bed? Yoga pants and a tank top!
64. Wal-Mart, Target or K-Mart? Target all the way! Love my red card!
65. Nike or Adidas? Asics! ;)
66. Cheetos Or Fritos? Uh....Hawaiian sweet onion chips! ;)
67. Peanuts or Sunflower seeds? Peanuts.
68. Ever hear of, “gorp”? Maybe...I think....
69. Ever take dance lessons? Not lessons, but a tap and jazz class in college.
71. Can you curl your tongue? Yes.
72. Ever won a spelling bee? Not even close! I am a horrible speller!
73. Have you ever cried because you were so happy? YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
76. Regularly burn incense? Not at all!
78. Who would you like to see in concert? Hanson...although I have seen them 10 times already!
80. Hot tea or cold tea? Hot!
81. Tea or coffee? COFFEE!!!!!!!!
82. Favorite kind of cookie? Oatmeal raisin or samoas!
83. Can you swim well? Yup!
84. Can you hold your breath w/o manually holding your nose? Yes,
85. Are you patient? Kind of....
86. DJ or band, at a wedding? DJ!!!
87. Ever won a contest? Yup!
88. Ever have plastic surgery? No! And no thank you!
89. Which are better black or green olives? Both are AMAZING!
90. Can you knit or crochet? Yes. I taught myself how to knit using a Youtube video!
91. Best room for a fireplace? Living room.
92. Do you want to get married? Yes :)
95. Do you cry and throw a fit until you get your own way? Nope!
96. Do you have kids? Just the ones I work with for now! :)
97. Do you want kids? For sure!
98. Whats your favorite color? Blue
99. Do you believe in evolution? In the sense that things chance, yes. In the sense that we came from monkeys...NOPE!
100. Do you miss anyone right now? Yes. Really missing my best friend Mair right now!


So.....there it is! 100 random things about me! I found it online, and figured it would help you, my readers, know me a little better! I hope you enjoyed it!


-Dana Burkey!

Happy Friday!

After a short but still packed 4 day work week, I feel like we all might be in need of a pick me up! So, I have released the first 5 chapters of Locket Full of Secrets!!!

That's right! You can now get a sneak peek of the first 5 chapters of my new YA suspense, Locket Full of Secrets

The full book is due out on July 4th, but in the mean time, enjoy a little taste! The book is FREE at the following locations:

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...

Wattpad: http://www.wattpad.com/myworks/409663...

Scribd: https://www.scribd.com/doc/266975405/...






I hope you enjoy this look at the beginning of the book! If you want to read more the day it comes out, pre-order now to save BIG on the final list price:

Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W0D1V3K

Amazon CA: http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00W0...

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...






Enjoy this sneak peek, and I look forward to hearing what you think, as well as sharing the full book with you in just over a month!!

Have a great weekend!
-Dana Burkey

Hello one and all!

It had been a LONG time since I wrote a blog post, but so much has been going on and I have been quite busy with it all!

First of all, I am happy to announce that my new YA suspense novel is now available on paperback and Kindle! You can read more about it here:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00W...


I want to think everyone that helped me get the book ready and out to readers especially my sister RED Dawn! I also enjoyed working with some great blogs and readers in the last week to get reviews and reactions on the book. It has been a really excited week to see what people thought of the project!

Speaking of projects, I have a new one to announce!! Much like last summer, writing short and sweet romances seem to help me beat the summer heat. So, I started work on a new short story called "Babysitting Charlie." It will be a stand alone for now, although I am not against making it into a series. It will involve a cameo from a character from my Hearts to Follow Series, so stay tuned for more information on that one!

Sticking with the theme, I'm keeping this blog entry short and sweet! I hope you all have a great weekend, and time a minute to check out me new books! :)

-Dana Burkey

Hey everyone! I am happy to announce that thanks to the lovely Sophia Tallon, I am here to share with you the dates and participating blogs for my Locket Full of Secrets Blog tour! Take a look at the blogs, follow along, and then head over to Amazon to pick up Locket Full of Secrets for yourself!

Sophia Tallon
Author Spotlight & Review
(24th of August)
sophiatallon.blogspot.com


The Book Bratz
Guest Post
(25th August)
http://thebookbratz.blogspot.com/

Mousey Books
Review
(26th August)
http://mouseybooks.com/

Loves All Things Books
Author Spotlight
(27th August)
http://lovesallthingsbooks.blogspot.c...

Poseidons99
Guest Post
(28th August)
https://poseidons99.wordpress.com/

Mello and June - it's a Book Thang!
Interview
(29th August)
http://mellojune.blogspot.com/

Becky on Books...and Quilts
Author Spotlight
(29th August)
http://beckymmoe.com/

Mythical Books
Interview
(30th August)
http://mythicalbooks.blogspot.com/

Book Room Reviews
Author Spotlight
(31st August)
http://www.bookroomreviews.com/

My Own Little Corner
Guest Post
(1st September)
http://www.bookroomreviews.com/

Dowie's Place
Author Spotlight
(2nd September)
http://www.dowiesplace.com/

Around the World in Books
Author Spotlight
(3rd September)
http://www.aroundtheworldinbooks.ca/

Fictional Rendezvous Book Blog
Author Spotlight
(4th September)
http://fictionalrendezvousbookblog.bl...

Confessions of a Book Lover
Guest Post & Review
(5th September)
http://confessionsofabooklover.weebly...

Books on Fire Tours
Author Spotlight
(6th September)
http://fit4amom.blogspot.com/

JBronder Book Reviews
Author Spotlight
(6th September)
http://jbronderbookreviews.com/

Bronagh's Beauty and Books
Review
(7th September)
http://bronaghsbeautyandbooks.com/

Books, Authors, Blogs
Author Spotlight
(7th September)
http://therightbook4u.blogspot.com