Author Archives: Christie Stratos

Draft2Digital to Acquire Smashwords, Creating Self-Publishing Juggernaut

Combined Company will Publish and Distribute 800,000+ Titles from 250,000 Authors and Publishers February 8, 2022 — OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. and PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. — Draft2Digital, LLC and Smashwords, Inc., two pioneers in ebook self-publishing, today announced that Draft2Digital will … Continue reading

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Book Launch: Snatched from the Foster System, Alone in a Magical Kingdom

Coraline Fray’s escape from foster care is about to turn into a fight for her life. After Cora’s utter clumsiness lands her in a strange world, she’s immediately hauled off to jail by a Fae guard. Now the freedom that … Continue reading

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Book Launch: Active Shooter Training

Bad things happen, but you can be prepared when they do. In the event of an active shooter, the first 10 minutes can decide whether you will live or die. Security expert and professional speaker, Michael Julian, CPI, PPS, CPS … Continue reading

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Book Launch: Cozy Mystery

Olivia Greer is counting the days until her date with Michael Bellemare, when her sister, Sage, calls in a panic. As the principal of Lily Rock Music Academy, she meticulously planned the parent orientation weekend. Then, an academic tutor is … Continue reading

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Book Launch: Political Nonfiction

What makes a good book? For many people it’s a story of self-discovery where the protagonist overcomes obstacles in the face of great odds and turns misfortune into assets. And if it is true, it’s all the more captivating. It … Continue reading

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Book Launch: Christian Urban Fantasy

What could be worse than death? If you had until the next full moon to correct the mistakes of your life, could you do it? Arnold Gantt is an affluent, well-dressed IT manager who has lived a self-centered life valuing … Continue reading

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Book Launch: Romantic Women’s Fiction

Who is behind the Christmas Secret? Excitement builds in Hope’s Ridge in the lead-up to Christmas as whispered conversations, incorrect assumptions, and plenty of scheming keep the town buzzing. Who is the organizer, what is the connection to the uninhabited … Continue reading

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Book Launch: Mystery Romance

Detective Colt Jessup seeks solace and a break from police work on a Caribbean Island while on administrative leave, following a police-involved shooting. But a criminal wants revenge and Jessup isn’t sure if he is the target or someone else. … Continue reading

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Book Launch: Paranormal Angel Romance

“On the rooftop of Heaven’s Gate, you said next time I need to do something ‘badly’, I do it with you or I don’t do it at all. This is something I need to do more than anything else. Will … Continue reading

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Short Story Launch: Zombie Apocalypse

On Jane’s sixteenth birthday, the world ended and the zombies took over. Two years later, Jane’s mom, a beloved small town yoga teacher, lost her fight for survival. Now, Jane tries to pick up the pieces of her shattered life … Continue reading

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