Kobo

hi guys,

First, THANK YOU so much for all of your kind words and support. It means the world to me.

Second, a few people have asked when Book #4 (DESTINED) will be live on Kobo--and I'm happy to report that it is now live there. Here's the link.

Happy Tuesday!

Best wishes,

Morgan

Thank you!

hi guys,

THANK YOU so much for all your kind words and support! I am SO glad that you all loved DESTINED so much. And that you read it so fast! I am so lucky to have such great fans!

A few people asked me about it being on Amazon. It was hard to find it for the first 24 hours, but it seems like they just now finally got the page fully live. I am sharing the link here.

Thanks again everybody!

Best wishes,

Morgan

Amazon!

http://www.amazon.com/Destined-Book-Vampire-Journals-ebook/dp/B0052TI2ZE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1306437054&sr=1-1-catcorr

It looks like DESTINED is now live on Amazon for Kindle!

DESTINED

hi guys,

Book #4 (DESTINED) is now live on Barnes & Noble for the Nook!

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Destined/Morgan-Rice/e/2940012588586/?itm=4



And for all of you who joined the mailing list at www.morganricebooks.com , I will be emailing you the free PDF this morning!

Best wishes,

Morgan

Final reminder!

 hi guys,

A final reminder that, in order to receive the free copy of Book #4 (DESTINED), you'll need to join the mailing list tonight (if you haven't already) before May 26th. So if you know anyone who would like a free copy, please remind them to join tonight, before May 26th (via www.morganricebooks.com ), because the giveaway ends after that!

Good news: for all of you who have already added yourself to the mailing list, you will be receiving your free copy via email tomorrow MORNING!

Also, the book will be live on Barnes & Noble for the Nook tomorrow--and it might also be live for the Kindle tomorrow!

Best wishes,

Morgan

Just ONE day left!

hi guys,

Just ONE DAY TO GO until Book #4 (DESTINED) is released!

A final reminder that, in order to receive the free copy of Book #4 (DESTINED), you'll need to join the mailing list (if you haven't already) by May 26th. So if you know anyone who would like a free copy, please remind them to join before May 26th (via www.morganricebooks.com ), because the giveaway ends after that date!

Best wishes,

Morgan

Free copy

hey guys,

Just a reminder that, in order to receive the free copy of Book #4 (DESTINED), you'll need to join the mailing list (if you haven't already) by May 26th. So if you know anyone who would like a free copy, please remind them to join before May 26th (via www.morganricebooks.com ), because the giveaway ends after that date!

COUNTDOWN: just TWO days to go!!!!

Best wishes,

Morgan

hi guys,

Some good news: Book #4 (DESTINED) will be released a day early, just for my fans!

For my fans, I will email you the book for free, in PDF format, on Thursday night, May 26!

If you have already signed up for my mailing list, there is nothing for you to do. The book will arrive as a PDF in your email inbox.

If you have not already signed up for my mailing list, please visit the site ( www.morganricebooks.com ) and click "Join the Mailing List" and enter your email, so that you can receive the book on Thursday night.

The book will likely be live on the Nook on May 27.

It will likely be live on Kindle on either May 27 or May 28.

It will likely be live on iTunes approx. 1 week later.

It will be available as a printed book in approx. 3 weeks (as will Betrayed).

DESTINED will retail at $3.99, and will be approximately 63,000 words.

As a special thank you for all of your support, I am thrilled to give DESTINED to you for free, before anyone else. All I ask in return is that, if you like the book, please let your friends know about it, and if you like it, please post reviews on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and elsewhere.

Thanks so much for all your support, and if you haven't already, visit www.morganricebooks.com and sign up now!

Best wishes,

Morgan

Sneak preview of Book #4 (DESTINED)

hi guys,

FOUR days left to the release of Book #4 (DESTINED)!

Here's another sneak preview:

FACT:

The church of Santa Croce in Florence is not only one of its largest and oldest churches, but is also home to a Cloister, and is also a burial ground, the final resting place of such luminaries as Michelangelo, Galileo....

Were they all buried there for a special reason of interest to the vampire race?

today's New York Times

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/05/22/nyregion/20110522_visual.html?hp#1

hi guys,

Did you see the front page of the New York Times site today? Thought you might enjoy this link!

Anyone recognize it!?!?!?

Best wishes,

Morgan

Sneak preview of Book #4 (DESTINED)

hi guys,

Another sneak preview of Book #4 (DESTINED):

FACT:

The Baptistery doors opposite the Duomo in Florence, built in 1401, took over 20 years to finish, and are considered one of the great masterpieces. Michelangelo called them "the gates of heaven." They were crafted meticulously with scenes from the Bible.

And possibly, with an ancient, hidden message...

Sneak preview of Book #4 (DESTINED)

hi guys,

Another sneak preview of Book #4 (DESTINED):

FACT:

Outside of Venice lies a small, obscure island named Isola di San Michele, commonly known as “Isle of the Dead.” This is where, for hundreds of years, the Venetians have chosen to bury their dead. It is also home to the Church of San Michele, the first Renaissance Church to be built in Venice, in 1469. Behind this ancient church, there lies a cloisters….


The countdown continues: 6 days left until publication...

Sneak Preview of Book #4 (DESTINED)

hi guys:

Another small sneak preview of Book #4 (DESTINED).

Let the countdown begin: 7 days left until its publication!

FACT:

The Pantheon in Rome was originally built as a temple for worshipping pagan gods. For thousands of years, it has also served as a tomb, a place where the illustrious dead are honored and buried.

Might it also be a setting for a vampire coven?

Sneak preview of Book #4 (DESTINED)

hi guys:

Another small sneak preview of Book #4 (DESTINED):

FACT:

In 2009, the first intact corpse of a supposed vampire was discovered, on the small island of Lazzaretto Nuovo, in the Venice lagoon. The vampire, a woman who died by plague in the 16th century, was found buried with a brick in her mouth—supporting the medieval belief that vampires were behind plagues like the Black Death.

Book #4 (DESTINED) Sneak preview

hi guys,

Here's another small sneak preview of Book #4 (DESTINED). This is one of the opening "Facts" of the book, and will give you a small hint as to where and when it might be set...

FACT:

Venice in the 1700s was unlike any place on earth. People flocked there from around the world to join in its lavish parties and balls, and to dress in elaborate costumes and masks. It was normal for people to walk the streets in full costume. For the first time in history, there was no longer gender inequality. Women, previously kept down by authority, could now disguise themselves as men, and could thus gain access to anywhere they wished….

Best wishes,

Morgan

Opening quote for Book #4 (DESTINED)

hi guys,

I want to share with you a small sneak peek of Book #4 (DESTINED).

Here is the opening quote for the book:

"O my love! my wife!
Death, that hath suck’d the honey of thy breath,
Hath had no power yet upon thy beauty:
Thou art not conquer’d; beauty’s ensign yet
Is crimson in thy lips and in thy cheeks…"
--William Shakespeare
Romeo & Juliet

Best wishes,

Morgan

Jacket for Book #4!

hi guys,

I wanted you to be the very first to see the jacket for Book #4 (DESTINED), so here's a sneak peek!

If all goes well, the book might even be released as soon as May 27! I will keep you posted as we get closer!

Best wishes,

Morgan

Thank you

 I really appreciate all of your support and feedback. It means the world to me.

As a special thank you, I am going to give all of you who follow this blog a free copy of the new book! I'll let you know details soon.

And if you have any friends who you think will also like a free copy, feel free to let them know they should follow this blog before June 1, so that they can get one, too.

Best wishes,

Morgan

Book #4: DESTINED publication date

I am happy to announce the title for book #4 in the Vampire Journals: DESTINED.

I am also happy to announce that it will be released very close to June 1--give or take a day or two. It might come out a bit earlier, and it won't be out any later than June 3rd.

As always, I will let you--all of my fans--know first, before anyone else.

Thanks so much for all of your support!

Best wishes,

Morgan

Samantha

hey guys,

What do you think of Samantha? Do you want to see more of her? Where do you think she'll end up?

Best wishes,

Morgan

Caitlin's father

hi guys,

I'm curious: who do you think Caitlin's father is?

Best wishes,

Morgan

A few new reviews!

hi guys,

A few new reviews have landed, and I thought I'd share the highlights with you.

Best wishes,

Morgan

“TURNED grabbed my attention from the beginning and did not let go….This story is an amazing adventure that is fast paced and action packed from the very beginning. There is not a dull moment to be found. Morgan Rice did an awesome job bringing the reader into the story. She also made it easy to root for Caitlin and want desperately to her succeed in finding her truth….I will be looking forward to the second book in the series.”
--Paranormal Romance Guild

“A likable, easy, dark read that you can read in between other books, as it is short….You’re sure to be entertained!“
--books-forlife.blogspot.com

"This is a book to rival Twilight and Vampire Diaries, and one that will have you wanting to keep reading until the very last page! If you are into adventure, love and vampires this book is the one for you!"
--vampirebooksite.com

“The second book in the Vampire Journals series, Loved is just as great as the first book, Turned, and jam packed with action, romance, adventure, and suspense. This book is a wonderful addition to this series and will have you wanting more from Morgan Rice. If you loved the first book, get your hands on this one and fall in love all over again. This book can be read as the sequel, but Rice writes it in a way that you do not need to know the first book in order to read this wonderful installment.”
--vampirebooksite.com

“Rice does a great job of pulling you into the story from the beginning, utilizing a great descriptive quality that transcends the mere painting of the setting….Nicely written and an extremely fast read, this is good start to a new vampire series sure to be a hit with readers who are looking for a light, yet entertaining story.”
--Black Lagoon Reviews

Blake

hi guys,

I'm curious how you feel about Blake. Do you like him? Do you think he and Caitlin would be a good couple? Do you want them to end up together? Or would you rather she end up with Caleb? Do you think he will appear in future books, and if so, what do you think will happen?

Best wishes,

Morgan

Book #4 publication date

hi guys,

I've been getting a lot of questions again about Book #4, so I thought I'd let you know that I am optimistic that it will arrive in early June!

If all goes really well, it might even arrive on June 1! (Not definite yet.)

I will keep you posted as we get closer!



Thanks so much for all of your support!

Best wishes,

Morgan