Black Number Four Pre-Order Giveaway!

  Do you like gift cards? How about signed books? If you answered yes to one or both of those questions, then you’re going to LOVE the rest of this post!   It’s simple: 1) Pre-order Black Number Four on Amazon or iTunes (Nook, Kobo, and Paperback will be available on release day) 2) Send proof of pre-order to authorkandisteiner@yahoo.com (screen shot of order confirmation or forwarded confirmation email) 3) Be automatically entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card, $25 Starbucks gift card, and signed copy of Black Number Four! That’s it! Pre-order your copy of Black Number Four at […]

Giveaway – Official Rules

The following sweepstakes is intended for viewing, or as applicable, participation in the United States and Canada (but excluding Quebec) only and shall only be construed and evaluated according to United States law. Do not proceed in this sweepstakes if you are not a legal resident of the United States or Canada (excluding residents of Quebec), or if you are a legal resident of the United States or Canada (excluding resident of Quebec) and you do not fall within the eligibility requirements set forth in the official rules below. HOW TO ENTER: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THE […]

Kandi’s Top 11 Reads of 2014

2014 was an amazing year for me. I published my second novel, a short story, and announced my third project which will be released early spring 2015. But, it wasn’t just a great year for me writing-wise, but reading-wise, as well. As with last year, I bring you my top reads of 2014. No, I couldn’t do just 10, so you get 11… sue me. 😛 * Please note, these are the top books I READ in 2014. It doesn’t necessarily mean they released this year. * I couldn’t for the life of me order them by which is better […]

How To Write A Book Review That’s Actually Worth Reading

If you’ve read a book recently (which, I’m assuming you have if you’re interested in this post), then you’ve inevitably noticed that in the back of most books, the author will ask you to write an honest review on the website where you purchased their book. It seems like a simple request, asking for a star-rating and a few sentences on how you felt about the work, but in reality, writing a review is challenging. Most of the time, books reach us on personal levels and really bring out a lot of emotions. Tapping into that and conveying a review […]

Insta-Shame: Calling Out the Insta-Love Critics

Insta-love. The hyphenated word that induces such reactions as: and If you’re an avid romance reader, you’re well aware of this term and have probably seen it in multiple reviews or used it yourself to degrade a book. I, too, am not a fan of insta-love, but something strange has been happening lately. I feel like I’ve seen more and more insta-love shaming that has spawned out of ridiculous accusations. I’ve seen this in reviews for books I love, books I hate, and even books I’ve written. For some reason, there seems to be a trend of readers calling out […]

A Letter to Aspiring Writers

Dear Writer, If you’re reading this, it means you were blessed and cursed in the same way I was. You were born with a writer’s heart and a dreamer’s soul and with that deadly combination, you’ve decided to write a book. It’s a daring choice, one that will lead you down a road with many twists, turns, and potholes the size of craters – but in the end, it’s a rewarding choice that will also leave you with a sense of joy and fulfillment. I’m writing this letter to you with the words I wish I could have read when […]

The Story Behind #WritingWednesday

If you’re a fan of my Facebook page, then you’re no stranger to #WritingWednesday. Every week, I post a challenge for my readers – a challenge to set my word goal for that evening. Usually, the post asks readers to like, comment, and share my status to rack up words and add to the goal. Before I start writing that evening, I announce the total goal and then follow up once I finish writing to let everyone know if I met the challenge. Which I always do. 😉 So, why did #WritingWednesday become a thing? It started out as just […]

Song Chaser Playlist

    Song Chaser Playlist LOVESTONED (I THINK THAT SHE KNOWS) Boyce Avenue Chapter 1 – Breathe Scene: Her eyes are challenging mine, and damn if I don’t like a challenge. GET ME SOME OF THAT Thomas Rhett Chapter 2 – The First of Many Firsts Scene: “Good. Consider this the first of many firsts with me.” OVER MY HEAD (CABLE CAR) The Fray Chapter 3 – Please Be Jealous Scene: I was glad to get rid of her. TALK TO ME The Outfield Chapter 4 – Sixth Sense Scene: I want to make that goofy smile of yours stay […]

Counting Down

If you would have told me this time last year that in a mere 372 days I would be mother to two published books, I probably would have laughed. Or cried. Or a combination of the two because at this time last year I was a little over half way through Tag Chaser and feeling like I would never actually finish. But nonetheless, here we are – and Song Chaser is only 7 days away. As an author, you have moments. All kinds of moments. You have times when you want to rip your hair out because a scene isn’t […]

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