THANK YOU!!!!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for voting for Pianissimo.

For the third consecutive year, my work has won a spot in the Top Ten. Pianissimo came in 6th, and I am very grateful and excited. There is no way I could have done as well as I did without your help. Thank you is inadequate comparative to the gratitude I feel. I deeply appreciate it!

For anyone who has not yet checked out Pianissimo, I would like to share a couple of links, and even an excerpt for you.


First, here is the video.

Second, here are the first 4 chapters as a sample for you to read before you buy the book in its entirety.

Lastly, here are some buy links for you:

Amazon
Smashwords
All Romance Ebooks

And here's a little snippet to wet your appetite. ;)

As she peered around the corner, something green caught her eye. Slowly, the form took shape from

under the shadows. It was an old piano. A very old piano. As Corinne stepped closer, she read a large brass plate that still sat regally on the old instrument. R. S. Howard. It was an R. S. Howard upright piano. The backboard was missing, exposing the scrawny, naked strings and hammers. A few of the keys were permanently depressed. The piano’s original rich wood finish was hidden under an old coat of drab olive green paint.

Why on earth was there a piano in the basement? Who keeps a piano down there? It’s an unfinished

basement. It’s not like people would be entertaining company in this hole. It was so weird.

And why was it painted? Who would paint a piano? Especially such an ugly color. It looked stupid.

Corinne just shook her head in confusion.

As she stared at the old instrument, memories of her musical days came flooding back to her. She

remembered the years and years of piano lessons. She remembered all the recitals and concerts. She smiled reflecting back on all those great memories.

She walked over to it. She could only imagine the beautiful music that had once been played on the old piece. She softly touched it. A burst of a cold sensation struck her hand and raced up her arm. 

Corinne immediately dropper her hand. The cold feeling was gone.

She was struck by a burst of energy while she continued to stare at the piano.

“Hello?” A man’s voice echoed down the stairs.

I hope you liked it. Happy reading!

The 2014 P & E and Team VHP

Hiya troops!

I may be beating a bit of a dead horse today. I want to talk about the P & E Poll...again. The polls close one week from today, so I really just want to explain the importance of it, not just for me, but for all of VHP.

As some of you may remember, Loving Her Volume 2 took 2nd place in its category last year. Does that make me hungry for the win? I'd be a liar if I said it didn't.

But there's so much more to it than just the win. 

Yes, I want to win. But, it's not just about the accolades for me. Oh sure, it's nice to have bragging rights. The thing is, I don't want to just win. I want to use the win.

Vanilla Heart Publishing and I have some big goals for Pianissimo. I really want to use this book as a means to create more social awareness and acceptance. In order to have a bigger impact, a broader readership is necessary. An award-winning book is more likely to gain more readers, and thus have a bigger positive social impact. That's why I'm asking for your help. Your votes will help me to reach others. I want to touch lives, open minds, and change hearts. With your help, we can do just that.
Together, we can make this world a better place. 

Please vote for Pianissimo here (please note that entries are listed in alphabetical order).

But I don't want you to vote just for me.

My publisher, and all of us VHP writers have been nominated. I would ask that you please help support all of us by voting. You may vote one time in each category. Here are all of the awards Team VHP has been nominated for:

*Angela Kay Austin: Rumer http://www.critters.org/predpoll/novelr.shtml

*Charmaine Gordon: the River's Edge Trio
http://www.critters.org/predpoll/shortstoryr.shtml and Housebroken 
http://www.critters.org/predpoll/novelr.shtml 

*Chelle Cordero: Holiday Happiness  http://www.critters.org/predpoll/shortstoryr.shtml
Can We Talk? http://www.critters.org/predpoll/nonfiction.shtml
Author Page http://www.critters.org/predpoll/author.shtml
Writer's Workshop Living, Breathing, Writing http://www.critters.org/predpoll/writerws.shtml
The Potpourri Parlor http://www.critters.org/predpoll/promotions.shtml
Within The Law Cover Art http://www.critters.org/predpoll/bookart.shtml

*Malcolm R. Campbell: Emily's Stories  http://www.critters.org/predpoll/novelyoungadult.shtml and Jock Stewart and the Missing Sea of Fire http://www.critters.org/predpoll/novelmys.shtml

*Neva Squires-Rodriguez: In Too Deep 
http://www.critters.org/predpoll/novelr.shtml and In Too Deep Cover Art
 http://www.critters.org/predpoll/bookart.shtml

*Tamara Philip: The Trouble with Playing Cupid http://www.critters.org/predpoll/novelr.shtml

*Vanilla Heart Publishing: http://www.critters.org/predpoll/ebookpublisher.shtml

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year, everyone!

I cannot believe it's 2015. It feels like 2014 just started! It is amazing how quickly time flies, isn't it?

So of course, I want to talk about the new year, hopes, dreams, goals, and the like. New Year's Day is a day of reflection and hope, so let's do just that.

In reflection, I am proud of what 2014 gave me. Taking 2nd place in the P & E Poll, having all 8 Loving Her stories revamped and re-published, and having Pianissimo come out.

There were certainly hard times, especially after breaking my back this summer, but overall, I think it was a good year.


Holding onto that excitement and joy, I look forward to 2015. The New Year promises some wonderful experiences as Pianissimo has been nominated for a Lambda Literary "Lammy" Award AND for the P & E Poll.

As an aside, I would love to place or even win the P & E this year. Please click here, scroll down and vote for Pianissimo. Thank you!!!

It will be exciting to see what the Lammies have in store as well! Win or lose, I don't really care. To be nominated is such an honor, that I am thankful either way! :)

What else is there? Who knows?! My hope is that my readership will continue to grow, and that my books can have a positive effect on our world today. Even if I touch just one person's heart, I can rest assured knowing that I've done some good. That's really all I want out of all this: to help people. to promote understanding, respect, and acceptance within the human race. To help people open their eyes. To remind us all of our humanity and connectedness.

I can tell you that I am working on some short stories that I plan to have released in 2015.

However many stories or experiences arise day by day remains to be seen. Regardless, I will stay positive, I will continue to write for the greater good, and I will be forever grateful for all the blessings I have received (and continue to receive)!


Happy New Year (and, of course, happy reading), everyone!

Thanksgiving

Good Turkey Day Thursday to one and all! I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving.

I just want to take a minute to discuss what I most thankful for:

YOU! :)



Without my readers, my books and I would be nowhere.

Without my readers, I wouldn't be able to write for as many periodicals and publications as I do.

Without my readers, there's no way I could have taken 2nd place in the P & E Poll this year.

So, thank you! Thank you for buying my work, thank you for supporting my work, thank you for being a reader. Believe it or not, just reading my stories alone means more than words could ever describe.


THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Thanksgiving, one and all!  :)

So Where Do We Go Fro Here?

Hi gang! Yet another Thursday is upon us!




Have you guys gotten all caught up with the first 4 books in the Loving Her series? I certainly hope so!




Why?



Because next week, The Peace Officer (Brynn's story) is coming being released!!!!


So quickly catch up on the 2nd place winner in the international P & E Poll, Loving Her Volume 1!





Happy reading!

What's Next?

Happy Thursday, gang!

I'm sitting on the edge of my seat, still waiting the P & E Poll results. As soon as I know, you will all know! :)

In the meanwhile, book #5 has been finished and sent off to my awesome publisher! So stay tuned. Next month, we will continue on with the Loving Her series!!!

Happy reading! ;)

I could really use some help right about now...

Happy Thursday, gang!


I do hope you have all begun to thaw from this polar vortex. It has made for some great reading time - I mean snow days! ;)



Anyhoo, today's blog is a brief one. It's actually a request. I could use everyone's help right about now. Loving Her Volume 1 is the P & E poll for romance short stories. I've been holding strong in 2nd place for a few days now. Don't get me wrong, I am thrilled and honored to be in 2nd. That's pretty damn good, if you ask me.


But boy, I have to admit, I would LOVE to win this thing! I think it's reasonable and certainly within my reach. So, if you wouldn't mind helping me out, I would be greatly indebted to you. I am planning on doing something big as a thank you to each and every one of you.


Here is the link: http://critters.org/predpoll/shortstoryr.shtml

They are listed alphabetically. So just look for Loving Her Volume 1.



Thank you so much!!! :)

P & E Poll

Good Thursday morning, y'all. Today's blog post is short and sweet. :)

Please vote for my newest short story, Amnesie, in the P & E poll under short story romance. Your votes are MORE than appreciated! :)

Thanks and happy reading! :)


http://critters.org/predpoll/shortstoryr.shtml

Preditors & Editors Poll

Good Thursday morning, everyone! The week is almost over and 2012 is in full swing! :)

Today's blog is all about supporting the VHP family. Why? Because th P & E poll is back and as usual, VHP is ROCKIN'!



PLEASE vote for these incredible VHPers in the following categories:

Sarabande by Malcolm R. Campbell in Science Fiction and Fantasy.
http://critters.org/predpoll/novelsf.shtml#vote

Hyphema by Chelle Cordero in Mystery.
http://critters.org/predpoll/novelmys.shtml

Malcolm R. Campbell for best author
http://critters.org/predpoll/author.shtml





Last and certainly not least,

VHP for best e-book publisher!
http://critters.org/predpoll/ebookpublisher.shtml




Ok, let's get out there & vote and show the world that VHP simply rocks!

Wednesday Links

Hello internet world! :) From time to time, I am going to post blogs with all my various website links. As well, today will have the info to vote for all of my VHP comrades in the P & E poll. I love those guys & I want to help support them in any way I can! So out come the pom poms again! :)


Why? Because my publisher & cohorts just plain rock!! :)



Here are some links for ya:

My website: www.leharvey.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/leharvey77

Unbreakable Hostage Fan Page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Available-at/Unbreakable-Hostage/260115552240?v=wall

Myspace Profile: http://www.myspace.com/leharvey

Twitter page: https://twitter.com/leharvey77


Don't forget that Loving Her AND Unbreakable Hostage are both available on smashwords.com

omnilit.com

allromanceebooks.com

and also on Kindle from Amazon!


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2009 Preditors & Editors Readers Poll


Anthology:
7) With Arms Wide Open, Vanilla Heart Publishing
23) Voices of Survivors, Vanilla Heart Publishing


Author:
9) Chelle Cordero
12) Brenda Hill


Bookart:
5) A Chaunce of Riches, Kimberlee Williams


Book editor:
3) Smoky Trudeau


E-book Press
29) Vanilla Heart Publishing


Novel:
7) Jock Stewart and the Missing Sea of Fire, Malcolm Campbell, Vanilla Heart Publishing


Novel Mystery:
4) Conquering Venus, Collin Kelley, Vanilla Heart Publishing


Novel Romance:
5) Hostage Heart, Chelle Cordero, Vanilla Heart Publishing
10) Beyond the Quiet, Brenda Hill, Vanilla Heart
16) A Chaunce of Riches, Chelle Cordero, Vanilla Heart


Novel Thriller:
5) Deadly Demented, Jeffrey Martin, Vanilla Heart
13) Final Sin, Chelle Cordero, Vanilla Heart Publishing

PLEASE, let's get our votes in and support VHP! I wanna see my "comrades" do well!

PLEASE VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




You can only vote once in EACH category but wouldn't it be great to have all VHP entries finish in the Top Ten?!

Please vote at:
http://www.critters.org/predpoll/