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Covert Affections: Third Time’s a Charm

Soâ€� you know how cats always land on their feet? Well,ÌýÌýpulled a feline maneuver of its own. The Amazon pre-order has been canceled—not because Jesse’s story isn’t coming, but because this book wanted a little more time to strut its stuff before hitting your ereaders. (If you haven’t gotten a notice from Amazon yet notifying you of the cancellation, don’t panic; it’s coming.)

ÌýWhat does this mean for you?

If you pre-ordered on Amazon,Ìýyou won’t be charged, but youÌýwon’t get the book either unless you purchase it when it releases—it won’t be auto-delivered. You’ll need to buy it manually when it is released. (Jesse is making you work for it. He’s dramatic like that.)

ÌýOh, and fun fact? Jesse’s story is the longest Op book to date.

Apparently, Kitty-Scat had a lot to say—and wouldn’t shut up until it was all in there. But joking aside, the book has overlapping story arcs from three different series within the Immortal Ops World, plus its own full love story. That means it’s been a beast to write, not to mention my personal life suffered a major blow that is hopefully coming to a close soon (positive thoughts and vibes are always welcome). Ìý

ÌýDid you pre-order Covert Affections on Kobo, Nook, or directly from my online store?

Sweet!ÌýThose preorders areÌýstill good—the date just moved a bit and will move around again once the book is loaded in. No need to do anything. You’ve already locked in the pre-order price.Ìý

ÌýBe on the lookout for a newsletter announcing the book’s release, and be sure to act fast!Ìý

When the ebook releases, it’ll beÌý$7.99—but only for a hot minute.ÌýAfter that, the price is going up toÌý$9.99.

Thanks for understanding and for knowing that I would rather do this than put out a book that wasn’t the best it could be.Ìý

Thanks for sticking with me—and Jesse—through the twists, turns, and nine lives of this release. He’s a stubborn feline with feelings, okay?

Talk soon,
MandyÌý

P.S. This is Jesse’sÌýthirdÌýrelease attempt. I’m officially calling it:Ìýthird time’s the charm.

Why I Chose for My Direct Author Store

Hello, fellow indie authors! If you’re exploring ways to sell your books directly to readers, you’ve likely heard about the benefits: higher profits, stronger reader connections, and more control over your brand. After researching multiple platforms, I’ve chosen FourthWall to power my online store, Romance Books and More. Today, I’m sharing why is my go-to for direct sales and why it might be a great fit for you, too. Plus, I’ve included links to their official policies so you can dive deeper into how it works.

The Power of Direct Sales for Authors

Selling directly means you keep a larger share of each sale compared to third-party platforms like Amazon, which often take significant cuts. It’s also a chance to build a personal relationship with your readers and offer unique products like signed books or book-themed merchandise. However, managing taxes, shipping, and e-commerce tech can be intimidating. That’s where comes in, simplifying the process so authors can focus on writing.

What Makes FourthWall Stand Out?

FourthWall is a creator-friendly platform that lets you set up a branded online store for free—no upfront costs or monthly fees. You can sell physical books, ebooks, print-on-demand (POD) merchandise, digital products, and even memberships. It’s built to handle the complexities of e-commerce, making it ideal for authors who want a professional store without the headaches.

Here’s why I chose for :

1. : Taxes and Compliance Handled

One of FourthWall’s biggest perks is its Merchant of Record (MoR) service. As the MoR, FourthWall takes responsibility for collecting and remitting sales taxes, handling VAT, and ensuring compliance with regional tax laws. This is a lifesaver for U.S. authors navigating sales tax nexus or international authors dealing with global regulations. They also manage customer support for POD orders, reducing my workload. For physical books, I handle shipping myself, but FourthWall’s dashboard keeps everything organized. .

2. Seamless BookFunnel Integration for Digital Sales

For ebooks and audiobooks, I pair FourthWall with , which integrates effortlessly. When a reader buys a digital book from my store, BookFunnel delivers a unique download link, and their team handles any tech support if readers have trouble accessing files. Setup is quick (about five minutes), and it’s a one-time process. This ensures a smooth, professional experience for my readers. Learn more about BookFunnel’s delivery .

3. Diverse Product Options Beyond Books

FourthWall offers over 200 POD products, from tote bags to stickers, which I can customize with quotes or artwork from my books. For example, I’m planning to launch a mug featuring a line from my latest romance novel and a t-shirt inspired by my series� aesthetic. These items complement my books and create new revenue streams. You can explore their product catalog on FourthWall’s creator page.

4. No Upfront Costs, Flexible Pricing

FourthWall’s pricing model is creator-friendly: no setup fees, monthly subscriptions, or contracts. They deduct a flat product cost per sale (e.g., $10 for a t-shirt), and I set the retail price to determine my profit. If I sell a t-shirt for $25, I earn $15. For physical books, I manage my inventory (like author copies I already have) and set prices based on my costs. This flexibility lets me experiment without financial risk. See their pricing details for more.

5. Tools to Promote and Track Sales

FourthWall provides analytics to monitor sales and traffic, plus integrations with platforms like TikTok Shop and Google Analytics to boost visibility. I promote my store through social media, my newsletter, and author events (a QR code linking to Romance Books and More works wonders!). Their referral program also lets me earn credits by inviting other creators—more on that below.

Things to Consider Before Starting

While FourthWall is fantastic, here are a few points to keep in mind:

Shipping for POD Items: FourthWall’s global fulfillment network offers fast shipping (5-8 days), but costs vary by region. International shipping can be pricey, so check their shipping policy and choose products fulfilled near your audience. For physical books, you’ll handle shipping, so account for local rates.Driving Traffic: FourthWall isn’t a marketplace, so you’ll need to bring customers to your store. If you have a blog, email list, or social media presence, this is manageable. I share my store link regularly on Instagram and in my newsletter.Customization Limits: The website builder is user-friendly but has limited design flexibility. If you want a highly customized site or SEO-optimized blog, you might pair FourthWall with a separate platform. Their terms of service outline what’s possible.My Experience with FourthWall

Setting up Romance Books and More was straightforward. I uploaded my book covers, added a few POD items, and connected BookFunnel for digital sales. The dashboard is intuitive, and the analytics help me track what’s selling best. I’m already planning a holiday merch drop with book-themed gifts—stay tuned for that! FourthWall’s support team has been responsive, and their help center is packed with guides for new users.

If you’re ready to start your own store, I highly recommend giving FourthWall a try. You can sign up using my referral link, and if you refer up to three friends who make three or more orders, we each get $10 in sample credits to test products. It’s a low-pressure way to check out the platform’s quality.

Why FourthWall Is a Win for Indie Authors

FourthWall has made direct sales accessible and stress-free, letting me focus on writing while offering readers a curated shopping experience. Whether you’re selling a single book or a full merch line, it’s a cost-effective, scalable solution. If you’re curious about direct sales but worried about taxes or tech, FourthWall’s Merchant of Record service and integrations like BookFunnel have you covered.

Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate/referral links. Using my referral link supports my work at no extra cost to you, and I only recommend platforms I personally use and trust. All information is based on my experience and publicly available details from FourthWall’s website as of May 2025.

Happily Everlasting Series, #1 Once Hunted, Twice Shy

Wolf shifter Hugh Lupine simply wants to make it through the month and win the bet he has with his best friend. He’s not looking to date anyone, or to solve a murder, but when a breath taking beauty runs him over (literally) he’s left no choice but to take notice of the quirky, sassy newcomer. She’d be perfect if it wasn’t for the fact she’s the granddaughter of the local supernatural hunter. Even if he can set aside his feelings about her family, Penelope is his complete opposite in all ways.

Penelope Messing wanted to get away from the harsh reminder that her boyfriend of two years dumped her. Several pints of ice cream and one plane ticket to Maine later, she’s ready to forget her troubles. At least for a bit. When she arrives in the sleepy little fishing town of Everlasting, for a surprise visit with her grandfather, she soon learns that outrunning one problem can lead to a whole mess of others. She finds herself the prime suspect in a double homicide. She doesn’t even kill spiders, let alone people, but local law enforcement has their eyes on her.

The secrets of Everlasting come to light and Penelope has to not only accept that things that go bump in the night are real, but apparently, she’s destined for a man who sprouts fur and has a bizarre obsession with fish sticks. Can they clear Penelope’s name and set aside their differences to find true love?

*Books in the Happily Everlasting series can be read in ANY order!

ASIN:ÌýB07574TFCZ

Part of the Ìýseries:

Audio: Google PlayAudio: NookAudio: KoboAudio: ChirpAudio: Author DirectAudio: Audiobooks.comAudio: HooplaHardcover View on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Happily Everlasting Series Once Hunted, Twice Shy Total Eclipse of The Hunt An Everlasting Christmas Between a Rock and a Haunted Place

Immortal Outcasts Series #1 Broken Communication

Genetically altered into a super-soldier who can shift into a wolf, Casey Black should have been the perfect asset—but that wasn’t to be. The scientists who conducted DNA splicing experiments on him put a little too much wolf in his cocktail. Considered a danger to society and a risk to the survival of the secret project, the government tried to eliminate him. The former Immortal Operative has spent the majority of his life on the run and off the grid from the very government who’d helped him be ‘all he could be�. When the sassy, headstrong woman who makes his body burn with need vanishes, he realizes it’s not his head, but rather his heart that is broken. And he’ll do whatever is called for to mend it.

ASIN:ÌýB00RKE552M

Part of the Immortal Outcasts® series:
Broken Communication
Damage Report
Isolated Maneuver
Wrecked Intel
Ground Training

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Immortal Outcasts Series #2 Damage Report

Weston Carol—bear-shifter, genetically altered super soldier—just wants to return to his solitary life off the grid. As far as he’s concerned, after helping to rescue the mate of his former teammate, he’s done his good deed for the decade. Now he simply wants to retreat to the woods where he can drop off the radar of those looking to kill him.

Then news reaches him of a woman in danger and he can’t help but rescue the damsel in distress. Whether or not he believes it, she is his future, and he’s in no condition to meet his mate. It’s been too long since he’s seen to his manly needs, and way too long without shifting—he’s a tense, grumpy mess on the verge of losing control of his bear side.ÌýOne small stop on the way shouldn’t interfere with fate too much, right?

ASIN:ÌýB00XYR9IE0

Part of the Immortal Outcasts® series:
Broken Communication
Damage Report
Isolated Maneuver
Wrecked Intel
Ground Training

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Immortal Outcasts Series #3 Isolated Maneuver

Alpha gorilla shifter and former Immortal Operative, Bane Antonov, has spent years learning to master his beast side. But his temper is tested when two blasts from the not-so-distant past show up claiming to want to help him find his mate. He’s never believed in destiny, or that the Fates have anything great planned for him. All he knows is that his hard-earned control shatters the minute he crosses paths with Galiena—a petite succubus who makes the alpha in him want to shout “mine�. She has the ability to break his calm exterior and the heart he’s spent decades hardening. Hunted by a mad man who wants to own her body, her powers, and her soul, Galiena needs his protection. Bane has to learn to set his beast free if he wants to keep his mate safe.

ASIN:ÌýB06XGPX765

Part of the Immortal Outcasts® series:
Broken Communication
Damage Report
Isolated Maneuver
Wrecked Intel
Ground Training

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Immortal Outcasts Series #4 Wrecked Intel

Wereshark and former Immortal Op, Cody Livingston, has spent decades keeping his head down and staying off the grid. Ever since he volunteered to be part of a test group when the government attempted to create super soldiers, he’s been in a fight for his life and those of the men he sees as brothers—fellow Outcasts. You see, his own government turned against him when the DNA manipulation attempts didn’t go as planned.

Now Cody spends his days trying to right the wrongs left in the wake of the experiments and protecting any innocents caught in the crossfire. This is easier said than done when he’s had to escape the clutches of a madman hell-bent on possessing Cody’s healing gifts and longevity. As old foes resurface, the stakes get even higher when Cody realizes he not only has a mate but that she’s in the crosshairs of the enemy as well.

ASIN:ÌýB07QPL2T4H

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Broken Communication
Damage Report
Isolated Maneuver
Wrecked Intel
Ground Training

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Immortal Outcasts Series #5 Ground Training

Former Immortal Operative Ace Hargraves is a genetically altered super soldier shapeshifter who has spent twenty-five years trying to atone for his past sins. It’s high time he learns to stop living in the past and with regrets. But when Ace finds himself standing before someone whom he believed to be dead and gone, his entire world shifts on its axis. Now it’s all he can do to wrap his mind around the fact she’s not only alive but is his mate, not to mention the enemy is anything but gone.

ASIN: B0CQH5JZ6G

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Damage Report
Isolated Maneuver
Wrecked Intel
Ground Training

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Amazon KDP Loading Translations

You’re ready to take the leap and load in your foreign translated book, but you’re not sure of the process on Amazon. I’ve got you! It’s easy. It’s very similar to loading your regular books.

Open your KDP Dashboard, and at the very top, you’ll see a dropdown menu. It’s always been there (I never noticed it either before, so don’t feel bad). Select the language your translation is in. Screenshot

2. Next, do the normal steps (filling in your title and subtitle). Now, if it’s a series book, and you’re putting the series under the translated name for the series, go to add new news and be sure you select the correct language there too. Put your author name in and your translator’s name. Put your blurb in.

3. Select your primary marketplace in the dropdown menu.

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4. Select your categories for that primary marketplace.

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5. Put your keywords in (Google Translate can be helpful

6. If you’re not doing a preorder, continue to the next page. If you are doing a preorder, input the date before moving to the next page on the dash. Once on the next page, upload your manuscript file and your cover file. Then be sure you fill out the AI questions. If you used AI to do your translations, list it.

7. Once you fill out everything on the second page of the dash, move to the third and final page. If you’re putting the book in KU, select that here and then input your price for the primary marketplace. Check everything and you’re done! Yay!

PS: looking for information on AI translations?

Impressum for Authors in Germany

Hey authors! If you’re publishing a book (print or ebook) or running a website in Germany, you’ve probably heard about the Impressum. It’s a legal thing, and yes, you need one. But don’t stress—I’ll break it down in a way that’s easy to understand. Just remember, I’m not a lawyer, so if you’re unsure, double-check with a pro.

What’s an Impressum?

It’s a legal notice that tells people who you are and how to contact you. Germany requires this for books, ebooks, and websites to make sure everything is transparent.

What Do You Need to Include?For Your Book (Print or Ebook):

1. Your Name: Your real name or registered pen name.

2. Your Address: A real address (no P.O. boxes!).

3. Contact Info: An email address or phone number so readers can reach you.

If you’re a business (e.g., you’re selling your book):

4. Business Details:

Your business name and legal form (e.g., GmbH, UG).Your business address and commercial register number.The name of the person in charge (e.g., the owner or manager).

5. VAT ID: If you’re selling your book, include your VAT identification number.

For Your Website:

Your Name or Business Name: Same as above.

Your Address: A real address (again, no P.O. boxes).

Contact Info: Email, phone number, or both.

Business Details (if applicable):

Business name, legal form, and address.

Commercial register number and the name of the person in charge.

VAT ID (if applicable): If you’re selling anything on your website, include this.

Dispute Resolution Info: If you’re selling stuff online, add a link to theÌý.

Where to Put ItEnter your In Your Book: Usually at the beginning or end (e.g., the copyright page).ÌýOn Your Website: In the footer or on a dedicated “Impressumâ€� page.Quick Example

Here’s what a simple Impressum might look like for an individual author:

Impressum
John Doe
123 Book Street
10115 Berlin, Germany
Email:Ìý[email protected]
Phone: +49 123 456 789

And for a business:

Impressum
Bookish Dreams GmbH
123 Book Street
10115 Berlin, Germany
Commercial Register: HRB 12345
Managing Director: Jane Doe
VAT ID: DE123456789
Email:Ìý[email protected]
Phone: +49 123 456 789

If this feels overwhelming, or it's too confusing, you might want to reach out to a professional to help walk you through the process.Ìý

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