The formatting is complete and we’re working on the cover. This one will be done by a new cover artist. I’ll keep you posted but we’re very close!
REVIEWERS: I have ARCs (pdf — and I can probably make you an epub too)!!!! This is the third book in a trilogy and I’m afraid it will NOT make sense if you haven’t read the others. If you’re interested in rating/reviewing on any book site and would like the book(s) please contact me!
I always love Mrs. Giggles’ sense of humor — and cutting wit — so it’s a pleasure to announce that she gave Lady Doctor Wyre an 84!
What I like though is how the ménage à trois makes sense in this story considering the context of the setting, and how the author takes the trouble to show me how the two men care for Charlotte and how she for them, instead of relying of cheap gimmicks like “two weird gay guys from outer space who needs a human woman to make them whole” or something equally ridiculous.
She does comment that she wished the novella was much longer. I’m pleased to say that I plan to write at least one more novella that explores their relationships even more, tentatively titled Lord Regret’s Price.
Thank you, Mrs. Giggles!
I got my Samhain royalty statement this weekend and I’ve been happy-teary ever since because Conn hit a significant milestone. After its release in June 2009, Dear Sir, I’m Yours has sold 10,000 electronic copies! I’m just stunned, honestly. It’s absolutely amazing to think that more than 10,000 people have read a story I wrote.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you to each and every one of you who’ve read about the sexiest English teacher alive and went on to read about his wicked brother Victor…and hopefully their incredibly complicated sister, Vicki.
A huge HUGE thank you to Su at Earthly Charms for designing these incredible character cards for my new release! I highly recommend her for quick, lovely designs — and I can’t wait to hold these little beauties in my hands!
These are all in pdf format.
If you’d like a complete set, send your snail mail addy to joelysueburkhart AT gmail DOT com. It might be another week or two before they’re printed and shipped, but I’ll get them out as soon as I can. (P.S. If anyone’s going to RWA or any other con and can take some of these along for me, please let me know!)
Updated: I will ship internationally too – as long as you don’t mind me throwing in a few extras to make the postage worthwhile! Feel free to share them with your friends!
I’ve already posted the entire short story as “Friday Snippets” here on the blog, but here’s the free read compiled into a single file. Several of you indicated interest in continuing the story about Lady Wyre’s “assassination,” soI hope to continue writing parts of this prequel over the next few months.
Lady Wyre’s Regret (pdf)
I also have mobi and epub versions, but for some reason WP won’t allow me to upload them. If you’d like one of these alternative formats, just e-mail me (joelysueburkhart AT gmail DOT com) and I’ll send you the desired version.
Lady Doctor Wyre releases next Tuesday, March 29th from Samhain Publishing (pre-order available)!
Susi, the Geeky Bookworm says:
An inventive setting with an enthralling adventure plot. The mix of historical, steampunk and science fiction is masterly woven together and the detailed view you get in the novel will leave you breathless.
Thank you so much, Susi! I hope to expand more on the developing romance and the men in particular in the next novella!
RT Book Reviews gives a web exclusive review of Lady Doctor Wyre – 4 1/2 stars!
It’s Steampunk in Space for Joely Sue Burkhart’s new series. The Victorian-esq society is brilliantly crafted, multidimensional and intriguing. The futuristic aspects of this story will resonate with those who like such space tales as Whedon’s Firefly, while erotica fans will enjoy the ménage and bondage scenes. Burkhart has done an exceptional job of integrating these moments, and the heroine’s dominatrix tendencies, fully into the story. Readers will be anxious for the next installment in this universe!
Woo-hoo! I just heard that Hurt Me So Good has been nominated for Best Erotic Romance (Non-Traditional Lifestyle) of 2010 at The Romance Reviews! Voting is open until March 31st. Click the image below to place your vote!
Caroline at Book Lovers Inc gave Lady Doctor Wyre 4.5 bookies!
Lady Doctor Wyre isn’t like anything I’ve read before.
I don’t do justice to Joely’s writting, it’s hard to describe the world she created. This book is a mix of Science-Fiction and Historical Romance. I loved that it feels like a Regency Romance, with the pretty dresses, the corsets, the silk, the rules of British society but with nanotechnology and spaceships. It felt right. It never felt ‘weird’, which is often my main problem with ‘Sci-Fi’. Joely found a way to make it work. Well it also doesn’t hurt that the smex is pretty hot. *fan self* Sig and Gilead are very different on so many levels, but in the end they are both perfect for Charlotte. She’s a strong woman and she’s not afraid of taking matters in her own hands *waggles eyebrows*.
Read the whole review here. Thank you so much, Caroline!
Holly at Whipped Cream – Long & Short Reviews gave Lady Doctor Wyre 4.5 Cherries!
The world of Lady Doctor Wyre is a mix of history, space travel and modern technology, and in spite of the incongruities, it is a marvelous new world. I loved discovering the similarities between our world and the space colonies of Ms. Burkhart. I love the characters in this, from the strong title character, to the two totally opposite leading men, and the wonderful supporting cast that make this adventure possible.
Thank you so much, Holly!
