Reconstructionist 1: early reviews

Catching Echoes (Reconstructionist 1) has been available for one week today! Whoot! A number of lovely readers have taken the time to leave reviews, so I thought I would share a few screenshots to help celebrate the novel’s first week anniversary.

From Amazon USA:

All Amazon USA reviews.

From Amazon CANADA:

All Amazon Canada reviews.

From Amazon UK:

All Amazon UK reviews.

From Barnes & Noble:

All Barnes & Noble reviews.

Thank you to all who have read and reviewed. Getting reviews is vitally important for a new release, especially in the first thirty days and especially when launching a new series.

Your time and thoughts are much, much appreciated.

Oracle 3: early reviews

I See Us (Oracle 3) has been available for a week and its release has been stellar (if I do say so myself) with lots of lovely readers leaving a number of fantastic reviews on all platforms.

I’ve cobbled together a few of them below:

“Meghan’s amazing stories are amazing, intriguing and addictive. You can always count on experiencing a wide range of emotions throughout the story. When you start reading there’s no stopping! In this book we learn so much about Rochelle and her abilities. I was on the edge of my seat with each chapter and revelation about her and even a few unexpected tidbits about other Adepts. I highly highly recommend this series to anyone who loves the Dowser series or just a good read with magic, laughs and the ability to make you care deeply about its characters.” – Amazon USA review

“Loved the series. I was really attached to the character as she grew up, matured and found her destiny. Very sorry that the series is complete but enjoyed every minute. I gave 5 stars not for this book alone but for the entire series and the way the author masterfully made me care what happened to this anti-social, rough kid who needed to find a capacity to love. This series has a bit of magic itself in the way that it is really much more than the sum of its parts. The series should be read in order. I look forward to reading more from this author.” – Goodreads review

“I love this series! Sad it was only a trilogy but it just made sense once I finished the book. Very well written and I LOVE all the characters. Even the characters you hate you still love because she wrote them so well. It feels like I almost know these characters. I can picture them at the store or passing me when I walk. From the first page I am drawn into the book. The story is richly told and I find myself transported into their world. I cannot emphasize how much I love this book!” – Kobo review

“I laughed, sobbed and fretted. It keeps on getting better. Read them all, devoured and need more! Strongly recommend you add this to your collection!” – Amazon UK review

“Another masterful piece of writing from Meghan Ciana Doidge! Action packed, extremely funny, and poignant love and family messages. Sad that it was over too soon. A must read (along with all of the Oracle series.)” – Amazon USA review

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Thank you to everyone who has read and reviewed so far. The first 30 days in a release are very important. Sales (of course) and honest reviews trigger the algorithms of the various retailers, then the book actually gets more ‘screen’ time (at least, that’s the current urban myth).

Your reviews are welcomed and appreciated.

AMAZON – iBOOKS – KOBO – B&N – SMASHWORDS

iBooks Giveaway – 25 MCD ebooks

GIVEAWAY CLOSED. ALL WINNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.

I’m feeling exceedingly blessed today. As I was writing away in my tiny shed and gazing out at my lovely view, I decided I’d like to randomly share a sliver of my contentment. At first I thought about doing a giveaway for a paperback or gifting a couple of books off someone’s Amazon wish list (I may still do this later on), then I thought about doing something … more expansive. When I run giveaways I always end up wishing I could give something to everyone but obviously I can’t afford to do so …

Except!

I remembered that I have download codes for iBooks that I never think to use. So let use some of them up, eh?

You can read iBooks on your iPhone, iPad, iPod, or Apple computer with the free iBooks App. Also remember that Cupcakes, Trinkets, and Other Deadly Magic is permafree (and here on iBooks). Detailed info on all the books can be found by clicking on the individual cover image on the right hand side of my blog.

How to enter:

Pick any book listed above that you haven’t had a chance to read yet and comment below with the title.

I will randomly select TWENTY-FIVE people and gift them the book of their choice.

Yep, TWENTY-FIVE.

Have you already read all my books? No worries! Nominate a friend who reads with iBooks and I’d be happy to gift a book to him or her instead. Or, even better, suggest that your friend comment below for a chance to win.

Notes/Rules: OPEN INTERNATIONALLY. Each comment will be assigned an entry number. 25 winning entries will then be selected via random number generator. One entry per person. Please make sure to fill out a valid email address in the comment form. Email addresses are not collected for any purpose other than notifying the contest winner.

If you haven’t commented on the blog before, or you comment from a different IP address, the comments are moderated. So don’t worry if you don’t see your entry right away. I will approve it, then assign it an entry number.

Contest closes TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2016 at 8 p.m. PDT.

[But 25 is a lot of entries so I may start randomly selecting winners today through Tuesday.]

SHARES AND LIKES ARE WELCOMED AND APPRECIATED.

Dowser 6: iBooks Bestseller list

I’m slightly late with this share but Artifacts, Dragons, and Other Lethal Magic (Dowser 6) made a bunch of bestseller and hot new release lists in May including #13 on the iBooks Sci-Fi & Fantasy list.

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Whoot!

Thank you to everyone who preordered or bought the book in the first month of its release and therefore made these rankings possible. You all rock!

Dowser 6: early reviews

As I struggle to focus on work while prepping for Chicago and The Bookcon, I thought it would be fun to share a few snippets from the early reviews for Dowser 6.

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to leave a review. It is very much appreciated (and helps keep the book visible to the retailer ranking algorithms).

Via Amazon.com [see all reviews]:

“Possibly the best Dowser book yet.” – Johnny

“A worthy story for lovers of romance and fantasy.” – Mark

“Wow!!! I just can’t get enough of this series, it is utterly addicting.” – Marcia

“Another wonderfully engaging book!” – Rhonda

“These books make you laugh, cry and fall in love with (most of) the characters. Can’t wait for the next taste of this series already!” – Megs

“Dowser #6 is thrilling, complex, & intoxicating!!” – Chloegirl

Via Barnes & Noble [see all reviews]:

“This book is so amazing!” – HannajoSol

Via Goodreads [see all reviews]:

“Wonderfully written! Twists and turns abound!” – Wendy

“Awesome! If I could I would give this book and the entire series 10 stars! ” – Cheryl

The [belated] anniversary of Terry Pratchett’s passing

GIVEAWAY CLOSED. WINNER TBA

Sir Terry Pratchett passed away a year ago on March 12, 2015.

I blogged about his passing here.

For the [belated] anniversary of his death I would like to celebrate his work by hosting a giveaway for a copy of Wintersmith, which was the first book of his that I ever read. I’m slightly peeved that I’m ‘belated’ with this post – I did have a warning in my calendar that somehow let me down – but better late than never!

To celebrate Sir Terry’s life and his work, I would like to buy Wintersmith for one of you – for kindle, or iBooks, or Kobo, or in paperback. You name the format and I’ll buy it.

Comment below to enter. Tell me your favourite book of Sir Terry’s, or why you’d like to read Wintersmith specifically, or if you’ve read Wintersmith already who you’d like to gift it to (and why).

RIP Sir Terry Pratchett. Thank you for the entertainment, the inspiration, and for the strong women and inspiring world you created.

Notes/Rules: OPEN INTERNATIONALLY. Each comment will be assigned an entry number. ONE winning entry will then be selected via random number generator. One entry per person. Please make sure to fill out a valid email address in the comment form. Email addresses are not collected for any purpose other than notifying the contest winner.

Giveaway closes TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2016 at 8 p.m. PDT.

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Day. Made.

So this was waiting in my inbox for me this morning.

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How freaking cool is that?

Here is part of the scene from Shadows, Maps, and Other Ancient Magic (Dowser 4).

The single-storey buildings and homes of Hope Town were all painted in bright colors, dominated by seashell pink. Kandy cut up between buildings toward the red-and-white-striped lighthouse that towered easily five storeys higher than any other building in the village. I spotted a few people dressed in bright colors, most of them shopping or hanging around a local coffee hut, but no one gave us a second glance. Kandy had outfitted us perfectly for what was obviously a tourist destination. The sparse population of three hundred — according to Kandy’s brochures — appeared to be a mix of Caucasian and people of African ancestry, but the village didn’t feel desolate. More like everyone was elsewhere — perhaps the cluster of taller buildings on the edge of town that the golf cart was zooming toward. A hotel, maybe.

My stomach grumbled, but I ignored it.

The lighthouse was before us. A pink rope hung across the entrance, which I took to mean it was normally open to the public. Just beyond and down a slight hill, the ocean lapped against a grassy shore. Tiny seaside houses on that shore had boats tied to individual wharves. The low buildings surrounding the lighthouse were painted pink with white-trimmed windows and balconies, which was an odd contrast to the thick red-and-white stripes of the lighthouse tower. We’d left the pine forest behind us. A few palm trees were mixed with the low buildings, but nothing as dense as where we’d come through.

Population of 300!! [wiki link]

What are the freaking odds? Yes, I’m totally jazzed!!

Thanks for making my morning, Jade Mackey! Oh, and I <3 your first name!! 😉

Happy (Belated) New Year!

I’ve been off in Vancouver being far too indulgent for the last couple of days. I also got to meet a sweet six-day-old boy, who I’m hoping will call me Aunty Megs one day (though technically we are ‘friend’ related, not blood). I showered him with knitted goods and held him for a micro second as he appropriately screamed at me. He’s lovely.

I’m back a work today and will be going into lockdown on Dowser 6 on Monday, January 4th. I won’t be allowed out of the writing shed except to eat and sleep until the first draft is complete.

Self-imposed deadlines are never a bad thing. 🙂

Thank you for all the support – shares, mentions, likes, RTS, and reviews – throughout 2015. And I <3 our conversations.

I’m looking forward to spending 2016 with you all.

MCD fan group and a paperback giveaway

Cheryl approached me a few weeks ago about starting up a fan group.

Yes, for me.

After I finished being more than a little blown away that anyone would possibly want to devote their time to something like that … yes, again, for me … I said I would be honoured. Then I warned her that it would just be her and I chatting away. She seemed to think that other readers would be interested in joining the group as well, so she created one here.

The first bit of business to take care of? Apparently, we need a name. Cheryl has posted a poll on the group page, please feel free to vote and/or submit your own suggestion. The name with the most votes wins an autographed paperback – winner’s choice of any of my books. 😀

And – because I like adding photos to my blog posts – guess what I scored for Christmas?