National Honesty Day + worked closed due to weather = success. 

Thank you to the local paper for taking the time to write something about my book.

http://www.crestviewbulletin.com/lifestyle/writing-her-dream-crestview-author-releases-her-first-ebook-1.311886

Final Book Coming Along.

So I've completed 16 chapters for the final book in the "Gifted Trilogy".  I see the light at the end of the tunnel, especially since I know where I want to go with this.  I'm almost sorry it's coming to an end, but I have more ideas starting to swirl around in this brain of mine so I'll be continuing.  I'll keep everyone posted on the progress and maybe, just maybe, I can get it done sooner than the end of June.  No promises so don't harass :}
Right now the hardest part is coming up with a title.  I hope that is the least of my worries.

Poor Scooby-Doo

I know this is random, but I am at a loss.  My son loves the new Scooby-Doo episodes.  He's watching and I'm in the other room listening.  Suddenly, I hear Fred tell Daphne that he loves her. WTF!  I could have sworn that the show was successful when they simply focused on solving mysteries, having guest appearances, like the Harlem Globetrotters(you know you all remember that one), and eating nasty food. Why or Why bring the drama of relationships into it?

If you are looking on information regarding the first book, Gift of Sight, you can find it on these sites under featured books.  

http://awesomegang.com/gift-sight-erin-manbeck/

http://bookgoodies.com/featured-book-gift-of-sight-by-erin-manbeck/

http://readershideaway.com/featured-book-gift-of-sight-by-erin-manbeck/

Gift of Power - Book Two In the Gifted Trilogy is NOW AVAILABLE!

Gift of Power is now available!  You can find it at Amazon, B&N, Google Play or Smashwords.

AMAZON:  http://www.amazon.com/GIFT-OF-POWER-GIFTED-TRILOGY-ebook/dp/B00JTYY9ZA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1398132834&sr=8-2&keywords=erin+manbeck

B&N:  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/gift-of-power-book-two-in-the-gifted-trilogy-erin-manbeck/1119275262?ean=2940149547920

GOOGLE PLAY:  https://play.google.com/store/books/details/ERIN_MANBECK_GIFT_OF_POWER?id=v_djAwAAQBAJ

SMASHWORDS:  http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/431133

Book Two "Gift of Power" Available Soon

Here it is...the cover reveal of my second book "Gift of Power". The book will be available on Kindle, Barnes and Nobel and Smashwords on the 22nd of April. In celebration of this accomplishment the first book "Gift of Sight" will be available at a discounted price. Hope you enjoy Regan's story and look forward to the final book that will be out sometime in late June or early July. Gift of Power: Regan is finally with the man of her dreams and is excited to learn that her parents are still alive. Despite declaring, to those closest to her, that she will take her position as Queen, her priority is to find them first. With a mission comes a plan, and the only way for Regan to be successful is to learn how to control her new powers, face her enemy, and do what she can to hide from her destiny a little while longer. Unfortunately, every step forward, she gets knocked back. Someone or something has been watching her and reporting every move she makes back to the council. A council who is not only eagerly awaiting her arrival in Ireland, but have apparently started to plan her future. Will Regan give up on finding her parents and being with Jake to make the council and her people happy? The truth will surprise you and the outcome might just break your heart.

I am hoping to have my cover early this week.  I will do a cover reveal as soon as I approve it.

 

I'll let you in on a little secret.  The book will be available shortly after the cover reveal so get ready.

Here is the synopsis:

Regan is finally with the man of her dreams and is excited to learn that her parents are still alive.  Despite declaring to those closest to her that she will take her position as Queen, her priority is to find them first.

To be successful, she will have to learn how to control her new powers, prepare herself to face her enemy, and ignore the nagging feeling that comes with responsibility.  With a mission and a plan Regan and her Guardians are ready to take them on.

Regrettably, there appears to be a spy among them.  Someone has reported her decision back to the council and they expect her to take the throne in just a few short days.

The truth will surprise you and the outcome might just break your heart.

Get book to Beta Readers - check
Have Cover worked on -check
Have editor pencil me in - check
Get some sleep -
It looks like the 2nd book is right on track.

"Gift of Power" the 2nd book in the Gifted trilogy will hopefully see the light of day at the end of this month.

So, to celebrate my big 4-0 I thought I'd share that I have finished writing the story for my 2nd 'Book Gift of Power' to include the 1st chapter of the final book. 
I wanted to wake up this morning knowing that I accomplished that task still in my 30s. Why? Because I plan on doing so much more in my 40s. Estimated time for the 2nd book to be available for your reading pleasue will hopefully be the end of April