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Joey W. Hill
PL, thank you so much for your wonderful note - I am so happy to hear you like my stories and characters! Regretfully, right now, I don't have plans for any f/f stories. The closest I have is the one you referenced, Divine Solace of the Nature of Desire series, with the F/m/f dynamic of Lyda, Noah and Gen, and the touch of F/f in The Yule Gift, the free vignette about Daegan's mother (under my Cantrips section on my website).
Most of my readership prefers a male protagonist in the mix, and my muse also tends to pull me toward those types of stories, rather than purely F/f. However, since F/f has found its way into my books in menage and in some side characters, there's always the possibility of more like that happening. I never say never when it comes to my muse - she likes to surprise me, lol.
Let me know if you have any further questions, and thanks again for reaching out - and having faith that I could do a F/f couple justice if they do show up on my creative radar. :>
Most of my readership prefers a male protagonist in the mix, and my muse also tends to pull me toward those types of stories, rather than purely F/f. However, since F/f has found its way into my books in menage and in some side characters, there's always the possibility of more like that happening. I never say never when it comes to my muse - she likes to surprise me, lol.
Let me know if you have any further questions, and thanks again for reaching out - and having faith that I could do a F/f couple justice if they do show up on my creative radar. :>
Joey W. Hill
Suhannii, thanks so much for the wonderful compliment!! While I don't have any M/m projects pending, there is a character from the Nature of Desire who resurfaces in the upcoming book, Vampire's Choice, that seems to be angling for his own book, and his relationship would be M/m. Only time will tell if the muse decides to go in that direction. I love writing M/m, so I'd welcome another story inspiration in that direction. We'll see!!
Just checking - Vampire's Soul is another M/m I've written - have you read that one? It can stand alone in the series. That's Cai and Rand's book, the vampire-wolf shifter pair. They were introduced in Night's Templar. I also have a non-series contemporary, Submissive Angel (a Christmas story) if you haven't checked that out.
Also, as far as other author recommendations, Alexis Hall writes phenomenal M/m. Glitterland and For Real are two of my all-time favorites.
Hope some of this helps with other reading choices, and don't hesitate to reach out if you have other questions going forward!
Just checking - Vampire's Soul is another M/m I've written - have you read that one? It can stand alone in the series. That's Cai and Rand's book, the vampire-wolf shifter pair. They were introduced in Night's Templar. I also have a non-series contemporary, Submissive Angel (a Christmas story) if you haven't checked that out.
Also, as far as other author recommendations, Alexis Hall writes phenomenal M/m. Glitterland and For Real are two of my all-time favorites.
Hope some of this helps with other reading choices, and don't hesitate to reach out if you have other questions going forward!
Joey W. Hill
Anna, thank you for that wonderful feedback on my stories and characters!! I love hearing that. It's very difficult to identify just one particular book, because my stories and heroes/heroines have spoken to my heart at different times of my life, for different reasons. However, I can break it down into time periods -
Vintage/early contemporary book favorite: This has always been Marguerite and Tyler's story (Ice Queen/Mirror of My Soul) with Rough Canvas (Marcus/Thomas) a very close second.
Vintage/early paranormal: Mason and Jessica's story, Beloved Vampire. Mina and David of A Witch's Beauty are a close second there (no surprise, since there's a tie-in to Tyler/Marguerite's story in that one!).
Current contemporary fave would probably be Worth the Wait, Julie and Des's story. I adored Des's character, and writing a sexy Dom who managed a serious health issue was a memorable challenge.
Current paranormal fave is tough, but I'm going with Vampire Master, Wolf and Ella. I do love a traditionally strict Dom and sweet but strong sub combo!
Let me know if you have any other questions! Truthfully, almost every book becomes my favorite at some point - usually a few months after it's published and I'm no longer drowning in edits, lol.
Vintage/early contemporary book favorite: This has always been Marguerite and Tyler's story (Ice Queen/Mirror of My Soul) with Rough Canvas (Marcus/Thomas) a very close second.
Vintage/early paranormal: Mason and Jessica's story, Beloved Vampire. Mina and David of A Witch's Beauty are a close second there (no surprise, since there's a tie-in to Tyler/Marguerite's story in that one!).
Current contemporary fave would probably be Worth the Wait, Julie and Des's story. I adored Des's character, and writing a sexy Dom who managed a serious health issue was a memorable challenge.
Current paranormal fave is tough, but I'm going with Vampire Master, Wolf and Ella. I do love a traditionally strict Dom and sweet but strong sub combo!
Let me know if you have any other questions! Truthfully, almost every book becomes my favorite at some point - usually a few months after it's published and I'm no longer drowning in edits, lol.
Joey W. Hill
Chloe, I'm so happy to hear you love my Mistresses! I'm equally delighted to say YES to both your questions. Cyn's book, At Her Pleasure, will be out this fall, and Vera's should happen sometime in 2024. The notes for Cyn's book are pouring into my head fast and heavy - can't wait to write it!
In my Nature of Desire series, Divine Solace is a Fmf, Female Dominant with both male and female submissives. It is a standalone in the series, though one of the trio, Gen, has figured prominently in three previous books as a secondary character: Ice Queen/Mirror of My Soul (a two-part story), and Branded Sanctuary, whose heroine happens to be named Chloe, lol. Ice Queen is available as a FREE gateway-to-series book. Though I can't post links on GoodReads, you can look it up here, and/or go to my website storywitch . com to find all the download links (including a BookFunnel one).
Hope those answers help!! Just FYI, I have a new release party happening today on my FB Author and Fan Group pages, and one of the last FB group posts of the day (around 4:30pm ET) will be about Cyn's hero, who has a cameo in Ignition Sequence (today's release). If you're on FB and are interested in reading that post, the Author page (no joining required) is @JoeyWHillAuthor.
Let me know if you need anything else, and thanks so much for reaching out!
In my Nature of Desire series, Divine Solace is a Fmf, Female Dominant with both male and female submissives. It is a standalone in the series, though one of the trio, Gen, has figured prominently in three previous books as a secondary character: Ice Queen/Mirror of My Soul (a two-part story), and Branded Sanctuary, whose heroine happens to be named Chloe, lol. Ice Queen is available as a FREE gateway-to-series book. Though I can't post links on GoodReads, you can look it up here, and/or go to my website storywitch . com to find all the download links (including a BookFunnel one).
Hope those answers help!! Just FYI, I have a new release party happening today on my FB Author and Fan Group pages, and one of the last FB group posts of the day (around 4:30pm ET) will be about Cyn's hero, who has a cameo in Ignition Sequence (today's release). If you're on FB and are interested in reading that post, the Author page (no joining required) is @JoeyWHillAuthor.
Let me know if you need anything else, and thanks so much for reaching out!
Joey W. Hill
I absolutely understand that - my husband does a lot of commuting and enjoys audio books for the same reason. I'm so glad you've enjoyed mine - so sorry, I misunderstood your question and thought you were asking if I had ANY books available in audio, instead of any new ones. If the sales on my audiobooks ever increase to where I can afford to produce more (or if Audible is interested in doing that because of the increased sales) I will definitely look at that issue. I want my readers to be able to enjoy the books in as many formats as possible. :> Thanks again!
Joey W. Hill
Lisa, thanks so much for the question!! I currently have most of my Nature of Desire and Knights of the Board Room series on audio, plus three of my Vampire Queen series and the standalone title Naughty Bits. You can find the full list here under my Audible author profile - https://www.audible.com/author/Joey-W....
Because my work currently only does "okay" on audio, Audible is understandably not interested in producing any further titles, which means I have to fund future audio production. As such, I don't have any immediate plans to put more current works on audio, but if that changes, that list noted above will grow!
Hope that helps, and let me know if you need further information!
Because my work currently only does "okay" on audio, Audible is understandably not interested in producing any further titles, which means I have to fund future audio production. As such, I don't have any immediate plans to put more current works on audio, but if that changes, that list noted above will grow!
Hope that helps, and let me know if you need further information!
Joey W. Hill
Hey, Demi! Thanks so much for the note. I'm delighted you've loved my work enough to re-read it. Every author loves hearing that! While I don't have any immediate plans to do a vignette featuring Matt and Savannah, have you read Knight Nostalgia? It's a compilation of three "revisits" that included a story about Matt and Savannah called Conqueror's Fantasy. While that is a paid book ($3.99 for the anthology), if you go to my website (storywitch.com) and look under the More tab, I also have a bunch of free Character Interviews with the Knights and their ladies, individually and as a group. There's a lot of bonus material there if that's helpful. Let me know if you have any other questions, and thanks again!
Joey W. Hill
Kim, thank you so much! I did not realize that. I've changed it so I can receive messages from anyone. And thank you for the add to Erotic Enchants! Appreciate your help. :>
Joey W. Hill
Aya, thank you so much!! I'm so glad you love Brendan and Chloe. While there isn't a vignette currently in the works, have you read Taken by a Vampire? My characters are bad to "series jump," even between contemporary and paranormal series, and in Taken by a Vampire, the main characters attend Brendan and Chloe's wedding! TBV can be read as a standalone if paranormal or vampires aren't your cup of tea (grin).
Thanks for the question, and I'm so glad you're also anticipating Tiger and Skye's story. I'm about to finish the first edit round this week and the story is shaping up well. Only three more rounds to go before the November 30 release date! Let me know if you have any more questions, and thanks again.
Thanks for the question, and I'm so glad you're also anticipating Tiger and Skye's story. I'm about to finish the first edit round this week and the story is shaping up well. Only three more rounds to go before the November 30 release date! Let me know if you have any more questions, and thanks again.
Joey W. Hill
Diane, thanks for asking, and I'm so pleased you enjoyed the existing ones enough to return for a re-listen! Though my books do "okay" on audio, they don't make enough in sales to justify the audio publishers footing the production expense for future stories. Which means any effort to do so has to be self-funded.
This past year I focused on getting the first two Vampire Queen series books out, since the fan base has been asking for that for a long time. I DO hope in the future I can get the other NOD books out in that format, as well as the Mistresses of the Board Room books, but given the current market, I don't know when that will happen. It will depend a lot on how much sales revenue I have to play with beyond what's tied up in marketing strategies for other formats. Hope springs eternal, however. I would particularly love to hear Daralyn and Rory's story on audio!
Know that's not a stellar answer, but I'm so glad you're interested. Thanks for the question!
This past year I focused on getting the first two Vampire Queen series books out, since the fan base has been asking for that for a long time. I DO hope in the future I can get the other NOD books out in that format, as well as the Mistresses of the Board Room books, but given the current market, I don't know when that will happen. It will depend a lot on how much sales revenue I have to play with beyond what's tied up in marketing strategies for other formats. Hope springs eternal, however. I would particularly love to hear Daralyn and Rory's story on audio!
Know that's not a stellar answer, but I'm so glad you're interested. Thanks for the question!
Joey W. Hill
Gail, thanks for your question! (And glad that section is helpful - you've reminded me to check it more often to keep it up to date, lol.) As far as my response, it is a lot "feels," as well as the initial structure of the series.
For instance, my Nature of Desire and Vampire Queen series have remained open ended, because it's an exploration of those worlds (the different aspects of D/s relationships and the vampire world, respectively). Which means there are always secondary characters that show up who want their stories told.
But when a series starts with a set group of main characters, the number of books is more obvious. For instance, series like Daughters of Arianne and Arcane Shot have begun with three major players (3 witches, 2 mermaids and a daughter) so a trilogy is more likely (and has happened/is happening with those).
Knights of the Board Room straddled both ideas. It started with a core group of five men, so I assumed "five books." Instead, two additional characters decided they needed their story told (friends of the other five), so it became a 7-book series essentially and THEN it was complete (with one revisit anthology as Book 8, but that's really a bonus set of shorts, rather than a new story).
It created the spin-off Mistresses of the Board Room series, which again has five major characters. Though it might have an additional couple characters like KBR did, I expect it will still complete somewhere in the 5-8 book range.
So "feel" AND structure would be the answer. Let me know if you have any follow up questions on that!
For instance, my Nature of Desire and Vampire Queen series have remained open ended, because it's an exploration of those worlds (the different aspects of D/s relationships and the vampire world, respectively). Which means there are always secondary characters that show up who want their stories told.
But when a series starts with a set group of main characters, the number of books is more obvious. For instance, series like Daughters of Arianne and Arcane Shot have begun with three major players (3 witches, 2 mermaids and a daughter) so a trilogy is more likely (and has happened/is happening with those).
Knights of the Board Room straddled both ideas. It started with a core group of five men, so I assumed "five books." Instead, two additional characters decided they needed their story told (friends of the other five), so it became a 7-book series essentially and THEN it was complete (with one revisit anthology as Book 8, but that's really a bonus set of shorts, rather than a new story).
It created the spin-off Mistresses of the Board Room series, which again has five major characters. Though it might have an additional couple characters like KBR did, I expect it will still complete somewhere in the 5-8 book range.
So "feel" AND structure would be the answer. Let me know if you have any follow up questions on that!
Joey W. Hill
Carol, thanks for the question! Periodically, I write free shorts and novellas for my readers, where I revisit characters from my series or explore different things that happened in their past (you probably already know that - grin - I'm just providing the background for others who read this answer). All of them are available here - http://storywitch.com/series-cantrips. BookFunnel links are provided for each for easy download to your preferred device. Here's the direct link to The Yule Gift - https://storywitch.com/book-cantrips-....
If you're wanting them in print format, when I have enough new ones, I compile them into a volume I offer in ebook/print format. So far I have two volumes, available here - https://storywitch.com/series-cantrip.... Individually, however, they all remain free on that page I noted in the first paragraph. Let me know if you have any other questions and thanks for asking!
If you're wanting them in print format, when I have enough new ones, I compile them into a volume I offer in ebook/print format. So far I have two volumes, available here - https://storywitch.com/series-cantrip.... Individually, however, they all remain free on that page I noted in the first paragraph. Let me know if you have any other questions and thanks for asking!
Joey W. Hill
Bianca, thank you for your question and reaction to Marcus and Tyler's unusual "friendship." (Snort - like either of them would call it that!) No, there was no plan for that. While side characters might have a planned role (meaning their specific reason for being there gradually makes itself known as the storyline unfolds), there's a much more organic evolution in them figuring out their fit as part of the group/community of characters, and in their relationships to each of them. So I get to be the delighted first front row audience as they work that out. I'm so glad you've enjoyed that process with Tyler and Marcus. Let me know if you have any further questions about them, or anything else!
Joey W. Hill
Demi, thank you so much for the question! While I don't have plans for another published story about Matt and Savannah, I do collect my readers' requests for what I call vignette "revisits" with my characters. I offer those as free bonus content. Whenever I have the time/ability to write one, I scan through the list, and whatever "sparks" the muse is the one I'll write (grin). So your suggestion has been added to the list!
These free novella/short "revisits" are available on my website, storywitch.com. In case you aren't aware of them (though I'm thinking you are, based on your question), you can find them under the Cantrips (Vignettes) menu item at the top of the home page. Just scroll down until you find the ones you're seeking.
Retribution, The Proper Punishment and Doms & Sisters are the three KBR ones, as well as the most recent Barbecue, a vignette I wrote this Christmas. If you go to the More menu item on the home page, you'll also find a Character Interview section which has more bonus content, visiting the members of the KBR world for interviews and games, that kind of thing.
I also didn't know if you have the Knight Nostalgia anthology, Book VIII of the series, which includes a novella about Matt and Savannah visiting a pleasure resort?
Hope this helps, and thanks again for reaching out. Let me know if you have any other questions!
These free novella/short "revisits" are available on my website, storywitch.com. In case you aren't aware of them (though I'm thinking you are, based on your question), you can find them under the Cantrips (Vignettes) menu item at the top of the home page. Just scroll down until you find the ones you're seeking.
Retribution, The Proper Punishment and Doms & Sisters are the three KBR ones, as well as the most recent Barbecue, a vignette I wrote this Christmas. If you go to the More menu item on the home page, you'll also find a Character Interview section which has more bonus content, visiting the members of the KBR world for interviews and games, that kind of thing.
I also didn't know if you have the Knight Nostalgia anthology, Book VIII of the series, which includes a novella about Matt and Savannah visiting a pleasure resort?
Hope this helps, and thanks again for reaching out. Let me know if you have any other questions!
Joey W. Hill
Brittany, thanks so much for the question. They're not in the queue for this upcoming year, but their story continues to percolate, never fear. On my "In the Works" page on my website (https://storywitch.com/in-the-works/), I discuss the characters most likely to get their own story sometime in the future, thanks to how strongly they've come forward in vignettes or as secondary characters in other books. And of course, Kane, Farida and John are in that list. Hope that answer helps somewhat! Let me know if you have any further questions.
Joey W. Hill
Good luck with it, and thank you again!! Happy holidays to you both as well (beaming).
Joey W. Hill
Frank, no worries at all. I firmly believe that pleasure reading should be exactly that. If you want to write a review, I will always deeply appreciate that, but it's never an obligation of any kind. With so many stories out there, I'm grateful enough that readers choose to read one of mine!
Congratulations on the publication of your book, and I wish you and your wife many sales and all success with it. Great subject matter - we can all use help communicating in a relationship!
I wasn't sure if you meant YOU were working on another book now, in final edits now, or if you were asking me that question? The question mark made me unsure (grin). If you meant yourself, I wish you and your wife further success on that! However, if you were asking me, I start the next book in the Vampire Queen series at the turn of the year (M/f), and hope to have it available in the spring. :>
Let me know if you need info on anything else!
Congratulations on the publication of your book, and I wish you and your wife many sales and all success with it. Great subject matter - we can all use help communicating in a relationship!
I wasn't sure if you meant YOU were working on another book now, in final edits now, or if you were asking me that question? The question mark made me unsure (grin). If you meant yourself, I wish you and your wife further success on that! However, if you were asking me, I start the next book in the Vampire Queen series at the turn of the year (M/f), and hope to have it available in the spring. :>
Let me know if you need info on anything else!
Joey W. Hill
Frank, absolutely. Have you read At Her Command yet? (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...) That's the first book in the Mistresses of the Board Room, the spin-off series from the Knights of the Board Room series. There are four more books planned in the MBR series, and though the second one may end up being "somewhat" a switch, the other three will be F/m, just like the first one about Ros and Lawrence.
I didn't know which F/m of mine you've read yet, but here's the list of the ones I have already. If they can't standalone, I've indicated that. Let me know if you have any other questions, and thanks for the question!
NATURE OF DESIRE SERIES:
Holding the Cards
Natural Law
Mistress of Redemption (visit-to-purgatory kind of paranormal - rest of series is contemporary - read Holding the Cards and Natural Law first)
Branded Sanctuary (this one is a vanilla adventurous heroine who falls for a committed male sub)
Divine Solace (menage, F/f/m)
Truly Helpless
VAMPIRE QUEEN SERIES:
Vampire Queen's Servant
Mark of the Vampire Queen (all of these are standalone except this one, which is part 2 of Jacob and Lyssa's story started in Vampire Queen's Servant)
Vampire's Claim
Bound by the Vampire Queen (part 3 of Lyssa/Jacob's story so read VQS and MVQ first)
Nightfall (co-authored with Desiree Holt)
Vampire Mistress/Vampire Trinity (Menage M/F/m - VM is part one of story, VT is part two)
KNIGHTS OF THE BOARD ROOM SERIES:
Willing Sacrifice (only F/m in the series; rest are M/f)
Hope this helps!
I didn't know which F/m of mine you've read yet, but here's the list of the ones I have already. If they can't standalone, I've indicated that. Let me know if you have any other questions, and thanks for the question!
NATURE OF DESIRE SERIES:
Holding the Cards
Natural Law
Mistress of Redemption (visit-to-purgatory kind of paranormal - rest of series is contemporary - read Holding the Cards and Natural Law first)
Branded Sanctuary (this one is a vanilla adventurous heroine who falls for a committed male sub)
Divine Solace (menage, F/f/m)
Truly Helpless
VAMPIRE QUEEN SERIES:
Vampire Queen's Servant
Mark of the Vampire Queen (all of these are standalone except this one, which is part 2 of Jacob and Lyssa's story started in Vampire Queen's Servant)
Vampire's Claim
Bound by the Vampire Queen (part 3 of Lyssa/Jacob's story so read VQS and MVQ first)
Nightfall (co-authored with Desiree Holt)
Vampire Mistress/Vampire Trinity (Menage M/F/m - VM is part one of story, VT is part two)
KNIGHTS OF THE BOARD ROOM SERIES:
Willing Sacrifice (only F/m in the series; rest are M/f)
Hope this helps!
Joey W. Hill
Definitely! And I appreciate it greatly. Thank you so much!
Joey W. Hill
Lisa, thanks so much for the question! My books do "okay" on Audible, and as such they haven't been interested in contracting more since putting out the last two Knights of the Board Room books. However, if at some point down the road, I have enough capital to fund the production costs myself, I will happily put the the rest of the Nature of Desire series and the Vampire Queen series on audio. Then they'll be far more likely to distribute it, since they won't have to fund the start up costs for it.
I always encourage my readers (only if you want to do so), to let Audible know when there's a book you want to see offered in their library. If they hear my name enough times, who knows? They might change their minds about producing more (wink). Thanks again for asking, and let me know if you have any other questions.
I always encourage my readers (only if you want to do so), to let Audible know when there's a book you want to see offered in their library. If they hear my name enough times, who knows? They might change their minds about producing more (wink). Thanks again for asking, and let me know if you have any other questions.
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