Birthquake – Author BL. Berry

Things my Husband said that I wrote into Birthquake

Birthquake-PaperbackRender Hands down, one of my favorite books I’ve written is Birthquake. It’s the story of Henley and Jeff, a young couple who accidentally find themselves expecting a child. Let’s be honest … pregnancy and becoming a first-time parent is some heavy stuff. But it’s really freakin’ hilarious, too.

So much of this book was inspired by real-life events as my husband Mike and I welcomed our very own monster squad. In fact, many of Tara’s hilarious best friend moments came directly from my best friend — Mike. My husband is a pretty amazing man and an even more amazing father to our kids.

So to celebrate Mike in a fun (and different) way this Father’s Day, I want to share with you five direct quotes that were said by the love of my life while I was carrying his children.

And yes, all of these quotes found their way into Birthquake.

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06/14/201806/07/2018 by blberrywrites Tags: Birthquake Leave a comment

Birthquake is now LIVE!!!

FBNowLive Guess what!? Birthquake is LIVE!!! Pick it up today on Amazon or read for FREE on Kindle Unlimited!

Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon Canada | Amazon Australia

Check out my interview with USA Today’s HEA Book Blog over here!

Enter the RaffleCopter Giveaway.

Enter to win a signed paperback on GoodReads.

And don’t miss my giveaway over on Facebook.

Plus, you can read the prologue, including the hysterical “meet cute” between Jeff and Henley right now on my blog! I absolutely ADORE these characters and Jeff is so awkwardly charming.

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Here’s what bloggers are saying about Birthquake …

“This book will make you laugh out loud and swoon. What more could you want?” – Meaghan, Love Infinity Book Blog

“Birthquake might be a seismic rom-com, but it’s also laced with truths and poignancy, and it’s absolutely wonderful because of it.” – Beth, Panda & Boodle

“I truly wish I could attach my giggles and downright belly laughter recordings to my review for all to hear!” – Casey, Three Girls and a Book Obsession

“The fact that the book had me laughing one moment, and bringing back pleasant memories the next and just had me smiling is one of the BEST things I could say about this book. It was by far, one of the most riveting and pure fun rom-coms of the year!” – Marie, Marie’s Tempting Reads

“Rib-tickling romantic comedy which is like a breath of fresh air. I laughed my way through the book, highlighted like crazy and will INSIST that you read this extremely enjoyable book and laugh your pretty asses off!!” – Shabby, BookBistroBlog

09/21/201709/20/2017 by blberrywrites Tags: Birthquake, New Release, Sale Leave a comment

Before you read …

Next week, my fourth novel, Birthquake, releases. And there are a few things I want you, the reader, to know before you dive in …

Yes. It’s a rom-com. The hilarious shit show that is Henley and Jeff’s love story is truly one of a kind. With that said, this isn’t your typical rom-com. If you have a vagina, and especially if you’ve ever experienced or thought about carrying a human being all up in those lady parts (or consequently been carried around in a uterus for nine plus months), then I think this book will personally resonate with you on some pretty fantastic levels.

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09/14/201709/10/2017 by blberrywrites Tags: Behind the Scenes, Birthquake, New Release Leave a comment

BIRTHQUAKE: Cover Reveal + Sneak Peek!

It’s the BIRTHQUAKE cover reveal day and I am beyond excited to share this with all of you! It feels like I’ve been sitting on this secret forever!! Isn’t she a beauty?! And because I’m over the moon right now, I’m sharing the prologue with you now!! Read on for all of the hilarious awkwardness of Jeff and Henley’s “meet cute!”

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09/07/201709/20/2017 by blberrywrites Tags: Birthquake, Blogger Sign Up, Cover Reveal, New Release, Sneak Peek Leave a comment

Advance Copies of Birthquake!

I have a limited number of advance copies of Birthquake for interested parties! Just follow the relevant links below to sign up!

This rom com will leave you laughing out loud and smiling ear to ear.

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And don’t forget to add to your GoodReads shelf!

08/25/201708/24/2017 by blberrywrites Tags: Birthquake Leave a comment

WARNING!

Did you know that warnings aren’t just for taboo books these days? In fact, my upcoming release, BIRTHQUAKE, touts a warning of its own. See? 🙂

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To my blogging friends, I would seriously be over the moon appreciative if you’d sign up to help support the release! ARCs will be available starting 8/28 with the cover reveal on 9/7 and the release on 9/21!

And reading friends, if you’d like to get your hands on an advanced copy before release, follow this image/link below to sign up and join my ARC team!

08/09/201708/08/2017 by blberrywrites Tags: Birthquake, Blogger Sign Up, New Release Leave a comment

Birthquake: A Labor Update

As of this week, my upcoming release, BIRTHQUAKE, is now at the mercy of my editor. As is, Afternoon Delight, my contribution in the forthcoming epic anthology #MOMFAIL. (Which, by the way, has its cover reveal NEXT WEEK! So if you haven’t signed up, mosey on over here and get on that, my dear!)

So now I’m left in that odd state of limbo … where I’m looking at a few different story ideas and trying to decide if — and where — I want to jump next. Or if I want to curl up and hibernate for a while. Because let’s be honest, we could all go for a nap.

I can go angsty. Or saccharine love so sweet it’ll make your tummy ache. And then there’s this new romantic comedy idea swirling in my head that gets me way too excited. But I know it’s

Only time will tell where I land. But one thing is for certain … the whole writing and then standing naked for judgment thing never gets any easier. And in a few short months when Birthquake is released to the masses, hopefully people fall in love with Henley and Jeff the same way that I fell in love with the story they gave me.

06/22/2017 by blberrywrites Tags: #MOMFAIL, Birthquake, Blogger Sign Up Leave a comment

Teaser Tuesday: Birthquake Excerpt!

It’s been a while since I dropped anything about BIRTHQUAKE, so I figured I’d give a little teaser from my work in progress. This sucker is unedited, unrevised and unseen by anyone. So for all we know, it could end up on the cutting room floor (we shall see how it plays out!). And in a land, far, far away … my editor is cringing that I’m posting this … love you, JRH!

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04/11/201704/11/2017 by blberrywrites Tags: Birthquake, Teaser Tuesday Leave a comment