While I am extremely honored to be mentioned along with such fine authors as Michael Prescott, Amanda Hocking, and Barbara Freethy, I have to say, what really made me smile was the quote from my new publisher at Minotaur, Andy Martin, who said:

Her new publisher, Andrew Martin, says, “I’m not buying a book, I’m building a career with an author.” He says an established publishing house lets the author do what he does best — write — while the publisher offers expert marketing, editing, production and aggressive protection against e-books being illegally pirated.

In the midst of this revolution, Martin sees a silver lining for traditional publishers. In the past, editors, agents and publishers depended on their gut about whether a book would connect with readers. Now the stories are being pre-tested in the online marketplace. “It’s like the old-fashioned slush pile being road tested — with the cream rising to top.”

In the end, Martin selected Lyons for the oldest reason of all.

“She is a storyteller. I think that speaks most to me.”

Wow! Now that made my day!

Click HERE to read the whole article.

Thanks for letting me share,

CJ

I’m participating in a fun experiment from a group of authors called the Book Lovers’ Buffet. From Dec 1 thru Jan 15th, we’re offering some of our favorite titles at the low price of $0.99 on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

NERVES OF STEEL, the first of my bestselling Hart and Drake romantic suspense/medical thriller series is included. But there are many more great books in a variety of genres.

Click HERE to visit the Book Lovers’ Buffet and load up without gaining a calorie!

Remember, e-books make for great holiday presents!

Want to grab your copy of NERVES OF STEEL at the special low price of 0.99? Just click below:

SNAKE SKIN is part of Amazon’s Big Deal Sale!

#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child has called CJ Lyons’ work “Everything a great thriller should be–action packed, authentic, and intense.”

Just your average Pittsburgh soccer mom, baking brownies and carrying a loaded forty-caliber Glock…

A loving mom and wife, dutiful daughter, consummate professional, and kick-ass federal agent, Lucy Guardino is living the perfect life.

Until the day she comes up against a predator more vicious and cunning than any she’s ever tackled before, one who forces Lucy to choose between the life of the young victim she is fighting to save and her own daughter’s….and Lucy’s dream life is shattered.

“Combine Dirty Harry with a loving wife and mother and you might end up with Lucy Guardino…You won’t be able to put this one down.” 4 1/2 stars, RT Book Reviews

Click HERE to sample or buy SNAKE SKIN today for a special low price of $1.99!

And then tonight the New York Times list went live. Check this out:

Talk about your dream come true! Not only am I on the list, I’m snuggled right beside Jack Reacher, woohoo!!!

Seriously, I could not have done any of this without your help! I want you to know that–and if you hear shouting coming from the East Coast, it’s me screaming “Thank You!” at the top of my lungs!

As always,

Pretty much says it all, doesn’t it! Can’t believe BLIND FAITH debuted at #12!

Thanks everyone for your support and help in making this happen!

Still have friends who need a copy of BLIND FAITH? Buy it today:

Barnes and Noble, well, we could use a little help there. So any of you Nook or ePub readers, please pass the word to your friends!

TOP PICK! 4 1/2 Stars
This story is so fast paced with so many mesmerizing characters, “fantastic” is not high enough praise. Lyons proves once again that she is a master of suspense and nontraditional romance.~RT Book Reviews

Remember, this special sale price of 0.99 won’t last much longer, so grab your copy today!

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You see, I woke up this morning to find that BLIND FAITH had made it to the #8 spot on the Kindle Bestseller List! That’s #8 out of 750,000 books!!!

I’m not sure if I’m giddy from hyper-ventilating or sheer joy! Because this could change everything.

BLIND FAITH climbed the top ten without the help of any big NYC publisher, any promotion, any publicity campaign.

It was all because of you guys, my readers!

So thank you, thank you, thank you! If I see you reading a copy, don’t be surprised if I rush up and give you a big fat hug!

(hey, I’m half Irish/half Italian–we’re huggers, what can I say?)

As always,

PS: Didn’t get your copy of BLIND FAITH yet? Just click here:

Imagine my delight and surprise when I woke up this morning to find SNAKE SKIN at #3 on the Amazon Kindle bestseller list!!!

Here’s what RT Book Reviews said about SNAKE SKIN:

4 1/2 Stars: Combine Dirty Harry with a loving wife and mother and you might end up with Lucy Guardino. Fans of Lyons’ hospital-set series will love the change of setting and thrilling pace. One note: readers with a fear of snakes should pick up this story carefully. Regardless, you won’t be able to put this one down.

If you haven’t grabbed your copy of SNAKE SKIN yet, just click HERE.

Let’s see if we can send it to #1!!!

Here’s what they had to say:

Sarah Durandt watches the monster who confessed to killing her son and husband put to death. She wants nothing more than for the crazed killer to tell her where her family is buried, but Damian Wright offers her nothing but a pitiful smile, as if Sarah is the true victim.

Meanwhile, her attorney wants something from her and plans to do whatever it takes to get it, as FBI agent Caitlyn Tierney uncovers proof that the evidence was wrong in the Wright case. It seems somebody staged a cover-up that involves everyone from the police to the FBI to a Russian mob member who’s about to walk away a free man. And Caitlyn must join forces with a frightened widow to uncover the truth and bring the real killers to justice while Sarah continues her search for Sam and Josh. (LEGACY, Mar., 392 pp., $13.99)

Reviewed By: Amy Lignor

#1 New York Times Bestseller Sandra Brown praised the first Hart and Drake book, NERVES OF STEEL, as “the perfect blend of romance and suspense. My kind of read.”

Hart and Drake are back in SLEIGHT OF HAND, doing what they do best: protecting the innocent, no matter the cost.

“There’s an oath doctors take,” Detective Mickey Drake said.
“Primum non noncere,” the shrink supplied. “First do no harm.”

Two months ago Dr. Cassandra Hart was forced to kill a man. The man who murdered her best friend, almost killed Drake and seriously wounded her. Now she’s back at work in her Pittsburgh ER, but nothing seems the same.

When she fears that a young boy is being abused by his “perfect” mother, her friends and colleagues worry that she’s returned to work too soon, imagining dangers that don’t exist. Others accuse her of trying to cover up her own alleged mistakes in the boy’s treatment by making a false report of abuse.

Drake’s facing problems of his own, trying to cope with the aftermath of the night two months ago when his passion for Cassie led to a confrontation with a killer. He’s on desk duty, reviewing cold cases, and delves into the homicide case that killed his father seven years ago. But after so long, what good can he do, a cop without a gun?

The stakes escalate when Cassie is almost killed and Drake finds evidence that the killer his father was tracking might be planning to strike again–this time targeting a young boy.

With the lives of two children at stake, how can they walk away?

E-book $4.99:

Trade paperback coming soon!