Author of first kisses, second chances and things that scare the crap out me…
Author: Elodie
Author of heartwarming, hilarious and hot romcoms with grumpy book boyfriends that make me laugh out loud and heart-pounding, haunting romantic suspense novels that scare the crap out of me. All of them hard to put down... I will never lose my French accent.
You can email me at: authorelodienowodazkij@gmail.com
The A Summer Like No Other (a YA summer romance) audiobook narrated by Megan Carter is free on most e-retailers (you do need a credit on Audible, because I can’t set it for free, there) 🙂
And the FULL free audiobook is also now on YouTube. Let yourself be tempted by Nick & Em’s story.
She’s his best friend’s little sister. He’s the biggest player of them all. They shouldn’t be together. But this summer’s just too tempting.
Enjoy!
❤
Elodie
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# Most Eligible Scrooge comes out on November 24th… yep, you read that right 🙂
This fake-dating brother’s best friend steamy Christmas romcom comes out in four days! It’s like you’ll be getting a Hallmark movie mixed with a romcom in print version, but a Hallmark movie with, um, the door open (it’s getting hot in Swans Cove).
Less than a week to go to cuddle up with Landon and Julie, well, with their story…and I have a limited print SIGNED traveling paperback edition available in my store!
Really, limited, because I only have four paperback copies left of the LIMITED signed traveling paperback edition.
What does “traveling” mean? It’s a type of “read it forward” edition. Once you’ve read it, there are two pages at the beginning of the book where you can write a few words to the next person reading it. So, you read it, you leave a note and you give it/send it to a friend who then reads it and does the same and it travels 🙂
Of all the PR stunts, fake-dating my brother’s best friend, Mr. Sizzling Hot Grumpy aka my once-upon-a-time high school crush? This holiday season, love’s clearly on the naughty list. Right?
Especially after he played Grinch with my heart last Christmas Eve. But when a scandalous video of me sneaking into his luxury hotel in just a teddy with Dasher the Cat in my arms goes viral, we’ve got no choice: turn him from the “Most Eligible Scrooge” to “Mr. Fixer-Upper Heartthrob” and save my PR gig. Sure, Landon knows all my buttons (annoyingly well) and has this maddening way of making me swoon all over again, but we’ve got ground rules. Top of the list? No falling in love. Even if we get stranded in the most romantic small-town renovating a house for the holidays.
Dear Santa, it’s me, Julie. if you’re listening: grant me this one wish and I’ll toss in some extra cookies. And carrots for the reindeer, of course!
# Most Eligible Scrooge is the perfect steamy romantic comedy for you if you love Hallmark movies and romcoms with, um, the door open (aka it’s getting “hot” in Swans Cove)
If you’re looking for a romance read for this weekend…. make sure you check out RomanceBookworms.com today! 🙂 There are 2400 free ebooks so you can stuff your e-reader 🙂 My book FEAR ME, FEAR ME NOT is in this promo and well… a lot more books, too. Whether you’re looking for something sweet, spicy and/or definitely swoon-worthy… this STUFF YOUR e-READER special event is the place to check out.
I’m sharing with you how a poster helped me gain more than 20 subscribers, the importance of communicating and connecting with both readers and authors, managing expectations and more…
As always feel free to leave me a message or to ask me a question, I’ll try my very best to answer: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elodie-nowodazkij/message And if you’d like to read Once Upon A Christmas Eve: https://books2read.com/u/mdqLxX
Do you have any questions about self-publishing/writing?
I am so happy to announce that I’m going to be at Park Books in Severna Park on August 19th 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Bookstore Romance Day together with other amazing authors…
I mean look at the list below.
Pre-order form:
If you’d like to make sure to get one of my books, you can already pre-order (included VERY limited items): PRE-ORDER FORM.
If you’d like to see the event on Facebook or the author/reader group, make sure you click below.
So, I just realized I actually never told you all that you can start reading my new steamy Christmas romcom novella Once Upon A Christmas Eve before it is available anywhere else by joining my email readers.
Fair warning, dear reader: This novella serves as a prelude to ‘#Most Eligible Scrooge’. So brace yourself, the ride might be shorter, but the drop is just as thrilling…
As the everything-assistant to a woman who could give Cruella de Vil a run for her money, I, Julie Simmons, have been bracing myself for a holiday season far from home, spent hunched over my laptop, my fingers flying over the keys to the tune of my boss’s incessant demands. That is, until the dragon herself sends me off on a wild goose chase to the swanky hotel of Landon Adams. Landon Adams. My brother’s best friend. My favorite Scrooge. My forever crush who barely knows we share the same galaxy, let alone the same city.
Imagine my surprise when I find myself in the middle of a bar brawl, courtesy of a handful of enthusiastic hockey players. Just as I’m about to duck, Landon swoops in, like a knight in shining Armani. But I’m not a damsel in distress, and Landon, as always, is buried under a mountain of CEO responsibilities. When I retreat to my apartment, a host of issues wait for me. First, there’s a dog in my no-pet place, courtesy of my boss. Second, my notebook, the keeper of my boss’ secrets, has vanished into thin air. And third… wait, is that Landon knocking at my door?
Get ready for a sleigh ride with “Once Upon a Christmas Eve”, a heartwarming, steamy, and funny rom-com that will have your heart singing Jingle Bells. Keep in mind: this novella ends on a cliffhanger.
Episode 77 explores the highs and lows of a new book launch under a pen name, adapted from a Kindle Vella story. This episode features several updates I recorded throughout the launch day, providing a real-time peek into the journey. We also revisit the launch two weeks later, examining key metrics such as rankings and pages read in the Kindle Unlimited environment. I’m also talking about TikTok videos and Facebook ads on launch day…
Do you have any questions about self-publishing/writing?
Episode 77 explores the highs and lows of a new book launch under a pen name, adapted from a Kindle Vella story. This episode features several updates I recorded throughout the launch day, providing a real-time peek into the journey. We also revisit the launch two weeks later, examining key metrics such as rankings and pages read in the Kindle Unlimited environment. I'm also talking about TikTok videos and Facebook ads on launch day…
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Today is about my author newsletter and how I added 84 subscribers in one week via TikTok and Instagram, Welcome Sequence and More…
Also mentioned in thisepisode:
MRW June meeting (1pm to 3pm): 7 Figure Fiction Master Class with T. Taylor: 7 Figure Fiction—how to use Universal Fantasy to SELL your books to ANYONE. Why does T. Taylor call Universal Fantasies butter? What are Universal Fantasies anyway? And how can they make your romance novel unputdownable? Join Maryland Romance Writers in conversation with bestselling author T. Taylor on her book, the concept that’s taken authors to the next level, and all the delicious book butter. Info here: https://marylandromancewriters.com/event/june-24/
Today is about my author newsletter and how I added 84 subscribers in one week via TikTok and Instagram, Welcome Sequence and More…
Also mentioned in this article:
MRW June meeting (1pm to 3pm): 7 Figure Fiction Master Class with T. Taylor: 7 Figure Fiction—how to use Universal Fantasy to SELL your books to ANYONE. Why does T. Taylor call Universal Fantasies butter? What are Universal Fantasies anyway? And how can they make your romance novel unputdownable? Join Maryland Romance Writers in conversation with bestselling author T. Taylor on her book, the concept that’s taken authors to the next level, and all the delicious book butter.
Info here: https://marylandromancewriters.com/event/june-24/
Holly Darling – Welcome Sequence In A Weekend with 10% Off (affiliate link in the sense that I get 10% off too for another course): https://launch-pad.teachable.com?referral_code=P93AGU
Newsletter Ninja: https://newsletterninja.net/
Podcast Wish I'd known Then For Writers Episode with Holly Darling on the Power of an Email Welcome Sequence.
Romance Your Brand by Zoe York: https://romanceyourbrand.com/books/
TikTok Video About The Reader Magnet: https://www.tiktok.com/@elodienowodazkij/video/7240392549251304747
Video cards as example:
When you've been crushing on your brother's best friend ever since you slammed into him at the rink…
Everyone’s booming and cruel jokes resonated in your mind like a nightmare.
He didn't laugh. Instead…
His powerful athlete-of-the-year arms around your waist, he murmured…
"Are you okay there, Jellybean?" And…
When you nodded (not trusting your voice not to break), he added,
"You got this." And his rugged hand found yours… Your breath caught as he taught you how to skate *in front of everyone*
You finally understood the flutters described in your mother's harlequin novels…
Except they weren't snow flurries dancing in your chest.
Oh no. They were a teenage-love-Taylor-Swift song blizzard.
And for the past fourteen years, your heart's been beaten, bruised, burned…
by an unrequited crush on your brother's way-off-limits best friend.
Fourteen years. This should come with a trophy. Or some sort of support group.
Especially as he’s now standing in your kitchen…
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Because sharing the downs of self-publishing is also important: a day without earning. Still: Vella is helping me earn a part-time income and making business decisions and writing progress.
Because sharing the downs of self-publishing is also important: a day without earning. Still: Vella is helping me earn a part-time income and making business decisions and writing progress.
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If your heart flutters for grumpy but sweet and sexy book boyfriends and second chance steamy holidays rom-coms, this audiobook is for you.
Dear Diary,
Hi. It’s me: #TheLeftoverBride. That hashtag sucks. Can we agree ‘Tis the season for a do-over? All I want for Christmas is for my life to turn into a Hallmark movie—but sexier and steamier. Last year, my fiancé aka #TheRunawayGroom sprinted past me at the altar, breaking my heart, destroying my booming wedding dress designer career, and bringing my family’s bakery close to bankruptcy.
This year, I have a plan. A list of things to tick off before the 31st of December, including going on a blind date for the first time.
Not on this list? Getting back into the spotlight.
Also not the list? Falling in lust or in love yet again with my high school sweetheart, Ryan Sawyer.
No way. Not happening.
Even if he is back in town with those broad shoulders and that Ryan-grin that make me want oh so much more. Even when I blurt out on national TV that he’s helping me with my to-do list. Even if being around him feels so right.
He didn’t stay after high school.
He’s not staying now.
Get a grip, Sorcha and stop believing in Happily Ever After. Unless… could the third time truly be the charm?
Scroll up and one-click today “if you’re in the mood for a fun story with lots of chemistry set during the holidays”!
A little note from me to you:
Writing this romance was so much fun. It’s the type of second chance (even third chance) love story that makes you smile and feel all warm and happy. Yes, there are some steamy hot scenes. Yes, both Ryan and Sorcha are not perfect and there is OCD representation. It’s sweet with some open-door scorching hot moments, and it takes place in a small-town! And of course, it has an HEA. It’s a standalone, no cliffhangers for the main couple. 🙂
Perfect audiobook for fans of: Meghan Quinn, Emily Henry, Tessa Bailey, Sally Thorne and Lauren Landish.