Read An E-Book! 50% off sale!

"Read An E-Book Week" Sale. Get all of my current eBooks for 50% off of the regular price! My Prequel Novella to "Survival Tactics" is permanently FREE at all major online retailers! LAST DAY to get this offer!#bookstagram #ebook #smashwords #readanebookweek #reading #read#book #books #suspense #romanticsuspense #thriller #romance

Read An E-Book Week Sale

Preview Download Available

Download the preview! You can also download previews from my other books. And please feel free to spread the word! Thanks!

http://www.ericarstinson.com/previews.html #bookpreview #sneakpeek #ebook #ebooks #bookstagram #goodreads

Pre-Order For "Company Policy" In Effect Now!

The pre-order link for "Company Policy: A Psychological Thriller" is now open to order my new ebook directly from my web site! Options to order from major retailers available soon.http://www.ericarstinson.com/companypolicypreorder.html #preorder#thriller #psychologicalthriller #suspense #ericarstinson #ebook #ebooks#novel #bookstagram #goodreads #amwriting

Sales and Discount Codes for all books by Author Erica R. Stinson

I am taking part in the BIg Book Sale event with other indie authors from Goodreads.  Click on the pic to the left to see books (all genres)at deep discount prices.  

Visit my website for my specials for the weekend of November 25-28, 2016.(links will reflect sale prices at midnight from 11/25 and will end at midnight 11/28) All books and ebooks on super sale!!

Survival Tactics ebook - $1.99

Code:PINK ebook - $0.99

Swept Away: A Survival Tactics Novella - FREE prequel is already available at all major retailers.

Sign up for my emails to get exclusive, first-look access and pre-order options with special pricing for my upcoming novel, "Company Policy: A Psychological Thriller" which will not be available to the general public until the end of the year. The book(both ebook and paperback)will release sometime in late spring.

For paperback copies of my current books, buy directly from the Createspace eStore and use Discount Code:5YMQDLG7 for Survival Tactics only (saves $3.00 off of order ) Use Discount Code: FGNZZUMB for either Swept Away or Code:PINK(saves $1.00)

Paperback

Survival Tactics - $12.99 (save $3.00 = $9.99)https://www.createspace.com/4210301

Code:PINK - $6.75(save $1.00 = $5.75)
https://www.createspace.com/5691843

Swept Away: A Survival Tactics Novella - $6.55(save $1.00 = $5.55)
https://www.createspace.com/5620538

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Black Friday | Small Biz Saturday | Cyber Monday

Black Friday | Small Biz Saturday | Cyber Monday

I am having a super, duper sale on all of my ebooks for the weekend of November 25-28th for the biggest shopping weekend of 2016.  You don't want to miss it! Sign up to receive my emails any time during that weekend to get an exclusive coupon code for deep discounts on "Survival Tactics: A Novel Of Suspense" and "Code:PINK A Novel of Suspense" "Swept Away: A Survival Tactics Novella" is currently free at all major online retailers. Also, you will receive an advance sneak peek of my upcoming novel, "Company Policy: A Psychological Thriller" as well as an option for advance pre-order that won't be available to the general public(yet).  Visit my web site www.ericarstinson.com for more information! In addition, I am also collaborating with a lot of other indie authors from Support Indie Authors on Goodreads and there will be a massive book sale for this same weekend, so be sure to check out some amazing work by many indie authors such as myself. Hope to see you there!#bigbooksale #ericarstinson #SIA #blackfriday #cybermonday #ebooks #goodreads

Author Event Has Been Announced!

Book Signing/Meet-And-Greet For Erica R. Stinson
September 24, 2016 - 11am-3pm

Come on out to Langston Hughes Community Library & Cultural Center and get your chance to meet local author Erica R. Stinson in person!

There will be a digital book signing and sales of eBook versions of "Survival Tactics", "Swept Away" and "Code:PINK". If you would like a paperback copy, please purchase it prior to the event via my web site and bring it along. I will happily autograph it for you!

All are encouraged to attend, as there will be other local authors, painters, crafters and the like at this wonderful event.

There will be some exclusive content in regards to my upcoming novel and some sweet treats from Gigi Cake Shoppe(my daytime job) to nibble on as we chat.

Can't wait to meet you all!

Sincerely,

Erica R. Stinson

Save 25% on "Survival Tactics: A Novel Of Suspense"

Sign up for my emails and #save 25% on "Survival Tactics: A Novel of Suspense". You can keep up on my new releases, contests(more on that in a sec)and events.  Be sure to ‪#‎Enter‬ my ‪#‎Free‬ ‪#‎Giveaway‬ http://tinyurl.com/hcg6ypu ‪#‎contest‬ ends on September 7th

Sitewide Sale at Smashwords!

Get "Code:PINK" for $1.50 and "Survival Tactics" for $2.50 Use the code SSW50 at checkout for 50% off of the regular price during Smashword's site-wide promotion! (Offer good through July 31, 2016)

Updates

Hi gang! Just wanted to let you all know that I have been working hard to build my mailing lists(just to keep you informed about upcoming novels, events, book-signings, etc. I won't spam you! Promise!). If you haven't already done so, head on over to my website at www.ericarstinson.com and sign up. It's free, and if you don't already own it, you can get Survival Tactics for 25% off of the regular price! You can also get the prequel to this novel, "Swept Away" absolutely free at all major online retailers. And if you're thirsty for more, be sure to check out my newest book, "Code:PINK" for a quick, thrilling read! So there you have it. For just signing up at my web site, you can get a discount on my first full-length novel for nothing more than your name, email address and about 30 seconds of your time. Check it out! And as always, if you have read my books, please feel free to leave a review at your favorite retailer. Thanks!!

"Swept Away" Is Now Free On Amazon And All Major Retailers

Hi gang! Amazon has price-matched "Swept Away" and it is now free everywhere. Also, be sure to visit my website at to save 25% on Survival Tactics: A Novel Of Suspense.

"Swept Away" Prequel to "Survival Tactics" Is Now Free!

Survival Tactics Is FREE For The Next Five Days!

Get "Survival Tactics" for #FREE from now until January 13, 2016. Just visit #Smashwords at https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/529479 and enter coupon code RL22W at check out to get "Survival Tactics" for $0.00. 100%, absolutely FREE just in time for the weekend. I love #reading on a lazy Saturday afternoon and I hope that you do, too.  Be sure to pick up "Swept Away" and "Code:PINK" while you are there. And as always, please leave a review if you enjoyed the book(s) Thanks so much for your support and your readership! Also, look me up on #Goodreads, as I love hearing from other readers and fellow authors. #freeebook #freebook #newauthor #newbook #fiction #domesticviolencefiction #dysfunctionalrelationshipfiction #romanticsuspense

Swept Away will be on Kindle Countdown from 11/8-11/15!

"Swept Away: A Survival Tactics Prequel" will be on Kindle Countdown from November 8 - November 15th. Be sure to check it out! And if you haven't already, check out "Survival Tactics", where Daphne's story continues.       

Kindle Countdown UK will be on October 24th-31st!

There is going to be a kindle countdown in effect for all my friends in the UK for the week of 10/24-10/31. Don't miss out!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00UPOAWRW?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

Kindle Countdown In Effect from 10/10 - 10/17!

We are having a Kindle Countdown event for "Survival Tactics" from 10/10 - 10/17 to celebrate the release of "Swept Away". Also, don't forget to check out my new book "Code:PINK" coming in December. Pre-orders begin on October 27th!

A Hiccup

We are having some issues with the paperback copy of Survival Tactics as the printing company is reviewing the files. There has been a small hiccup in getting the paperback onto the bookshelves again, but I thank you for being patient while I work this out. The digital copy is available

Updates!

"Survival Tactics" has been reformatted to industry-standard for both print and digital copies. In addition, the file now includes previews for my next two projects. "Code:PINK" and "Swept Away: A Survival Tactics Novella". Pre-orders for Code:PINK begin in October and "Swept Away" will be on sale near the end of September.

Swept Away - Prequel to Survival Tactics releasing in mid-September!

Hey everyone! You asked for it and you got it. I have written a novella that tells of Daphne and Evan's fairy-tale romance(which we all know is the calm before the storm) This compelling short-story tells the tale of how Daphne willingly gave her heart to Evan, powerless to stop. Please leave a review if you enjoyed the preview of "Swept Away" Thanks!
http://www.ericarstinson.com/previews.html

New and Improved Cover for "Survival Tactics"

I am very happy with the new cover for "Survival Tactics". It's bold, and I feel that it just grabs you. I am planning a cover for "Swept Away" which should be released within the next few weeks or so. It's a novella that precedes "Survival Tactics".  I am also doing a layout for my next novel that is being released this winter and I will announce it within the next month or so.

This Week's Recipe From "Gourmet Goddess"

Nothing is more delicious than tender, fluffy doughnuts on a lazy weekend morning. These doughnuts can be dredged in sugar, eaten plain or with a yummy chocolate glaze(which is how Daphne likes them best!) Try them for yourself and see. Don't forget to post your pics, and I'll put them up on my Facebook page for "Survival Tactics" (recipe courtesy of RedStar Yeast)

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5.0 from 3 reviews

Doughnuts

A delicious homemade treat, these yeast-raised doughnuts are worth the time and effort!

Yield: 24 doughnuts

Ingredients

Dough

• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup water
• ¼ cup vegetable Oil
• 1 egg, room temperature
• 1 tsp Salt
• ¼ cup sugar
• 3 cups bread flour
• 2¼ tsp Red Star Active Dry Yeast
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Glaze

• 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
• 2 TBSP boiling water
• ¼ tsp vanilla

Instructions

1. This recipe is featured at Doughmesstic.
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BREAD MACHINE METHOD

1. Have liquid ingredients at 80°F and all other ingredients at room temperature. Place ingredients in pan in the order specified in your owner’s manual. Select dough/manual cycle. Do not use delay timer. Check dough consistency after 5 minutes of kneading. The dough should be in a soft, tacky ball. If it is dry and stiff, add water, ½ to 1 TBSP at a time. If it is too wet and sticky, add 1 TBSP of flour at a time. After dough cycle is complete, continue with Shaping, Rising and Frying instructions below. See our Bread Machine section for more helpful tips and information.
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MIXER METHODS

1. Combine yeast, 1 cup flour, and other dry ingredients. Combine milk, water and oil; heat to 120°-130°F.
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3. Hand-Held Mixer Method: Combine dry mixture and liquid ingredients in mixing bowl on low speed. Beat 2 to 3 minutes on medium speed. Add egg; beat 1 minute. By hand, stir in enough remaining flour to make a firm dough. Knead on floured surface 5 to 7 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Add additional flour if necessary. Place dough in lightly oiled bowl and turn to grease top. Cover; let rise until dough tests ripe. Continue with Shaping, Risisng and Frying instructions below.
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5. Stand Mixer Method: Combine dry mixture and liquid ingredients, except egg, in mixing bowl with paddle or beaters for 4 minutes on medium speed. Add egg; beat 1 minute. Gradually add remaining flour and knead with dough hook(s) 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place dough in lightly oiled bowl and turn to grease top. Cover; let rise until dough tests ripe. Continue with Shaping, Rising and Frying instructions below.
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7. Food Processor Method: Put dry mixture in processing bowl with steel blade. While motor is running, add liquid ingredients and egg. Process until mixed. Continue processing, adding remaining flour until dough forms a ball. Place dough in lightly oiled bowl and turn to grease top. Cover; let rise until dough tests ripe. Continue with Shaping, Rising and Frying instructions below.
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SHAPING, RISING AND FRYING

1. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; punch down to remove air bubbles. Divide dough into 2 parts. On lightly floured surface, roll each half into a 12 x 6 -inch rectangle. Cut with 2 ½ -inch doughnut cutter. Place on lightly floured cookie sheets. Cover; let rise until indentation remains after touching. In large heavy pot, heat 4 inches of vegetable oil to 400°F. Fry doughnuts a few at a time, turning once, until golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper towels. Glaze or shake in a paper sack with sugar.
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3. Make Glaze: In small bowl, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. Dip warm doughnuts into glaze. Place on racks until glaze hardens.
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6. You can substitute Instant (fast-rising) yeast for Active Dry Yeast. Traditional methods- replace 1:1. Expect your dough to rise faster; always let your dough rise until ‘ripe’. Bread Machines- use ½ tsp Instant yeast (or ¾ tsp Active Dry yeast) per cup of flour in your recipe. Visit our Lessons in Yeast & Baking for more information.