Author Archives: Shirley Miranda

Free download promotion!

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Shirley Miranda

Today (Monday, May 14, 2012) through Thursday, May 17, 2012 you can download Falling for free! What a great deal! Take advantage of this limited time offer and go to Amazon. It’s near the end of the school year and … Continue reading →

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Update ABNA

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Shirley Miranda

Out of 5000 entries for the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award, Falling made it to the top 250!  That made me a quarter-finalist.  Not bad, huh?  If you asked me when I first wrote Falling if I would dare to submit … Continue reading →

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Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Contest

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Shirley Miranda

Last month I submitted my entry into the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Contest. I was hopeful – why else would you enter in a contest unless you hope to win – but didn’t want to obsess about it. Thankfully, the … Continue reading →

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WINTER SOLSTICE has arrived!

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Shirley Miranda

I am excited to announce that Book 2 of the “Bits and Pieces” series is now available! The Kindle version can be purchased now on Amazon (http://amzn.to/bnpWinterSolstice). The paperback version will be out in the coming month or so… just … Continue reading →

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It's still Fall!

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Shirley Miranda

Christmas shopping is in full swing. Amusement parks in Southern California have “snow” nightly or on weekends. But it’s still (technically) Fall! So, what’s happening (without giving too much away) in Falling? A lot! Winter Break is quickly approaching for … Continue reading →

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Today is the first day of "Falling"

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Shirley Miranda

Ever try to back track and figure out when things happen in a book? Sure, there might references to Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Halloween and from there you figure the date. Then if you thought about it some more, you might … Continue reading →

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Printed version NOW AVAILABLE!

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Shirley Miranda

Today I officially approved the printed copy of “Falling”. It was exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. It’s thrilling to know that it’s now available for readers to purchase in “real” book form. But scary to think that it’s … Continue reading →

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"Do you have any motivation that keeps you writing?" – Asked by a former student.

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Shirley Miranda

My motivation isn’t external. I WANT to spend time with my characters. I WANT to find out what happens next. I write every day which can be tough with my schedule and all I’m involved with. If anything else, I … Continue reading →

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COSMOS Special Opportunity!

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Shirley Miranda

COSMOS is in full swing! As a special opportunity for current COSMOS students, a limited number of the first book of my “Bits and Pieces” series will be given free. Comment to this post with your name, email address, COSMOS … Continue reading →

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Did you know…

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Shirley Miranda

Did you know that you don’t need a Kindle to read Kindle books?  If you are reading this, you can read Kindle books!  All you need to do is download the free Kindle app for your phone, Android device, iPad, … Continue reading →

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