At least it is, according to my spam filter.

After I prepared my latest newsletter I had it send me a draft, as usual. This draft is sent only to me so I can make sure everything looks okay before *gulp* it gets sent to all my newsletter subscribers.

Today’s subject line read: New Free Read Chapter, Coupon for Seduced

I kept waiting for that draft to hit my inbox. Waited, waited, and waited some more. This should have been a quick process! I contacted the all knowing Ally. “Check your spam filter?” Oh! Duh.

And there it was…actually, there they were. The first draft I sent and then the follow up draft I sent later because the first never showed.

Having read an article about paying close attention to your wording for things like subject lines and sign up forms I thought perhaps a change was in order.

New subject line: New Chapter of Ready & Willing, Plus Coupon for Seduced

Send new draft and there it sits in my inbox.

So, a quick note to all the authors in the audience, be careful about putting “free” in the subject line of your email. I know it’s catchy to an actual reader, but it might not make it through the spam filter. #lessonlearned

Question: Do you know of any words that will get your email trapped in a spam filter? Share below.

For the authors in the crowd wanting a follow up to this post about my new splash page I’m happy to report 33 new subscribers in the last 24 days. Let’s hope these results continue and that my new subscribers are enjoying my free reads!

Are you signed up to get access to my free reads? No? Why not! Free reads, people. What’s not to love? Sign up here.

Readers, Dee Carney has a list of free reads on her blog and here are a few more I’ve compiled.

Hi all you sexy readers. I’ve got another chapter of my latest free read ready. It’s time for Cherie to have her pleasure.

Get your copy:

Friday Night Delights - Part 2 (PDF)

Friday Night Delights - Part 2 (HTML)

If you missed the first chapter, find it here.

You’re just gonna love me, I know it. Guess what I’ve got for you. Guess.

Oh, duh, the subject line gave it away, didn’t it? Well, I had to get your attention and it was that or a hot pink T-shirt.

This if the first of three parts I currently have planned. Lots of steam, so be warned!

After a long, boring meeting Cherie just wants to let her hair down and have a little Friday Night fun. A strip tease for the hunky, sweet-talking carpenter next door might be just what the doctor ordered. But will she go too far? And exactly how much teasing can one man stand before he has to do something about it?

Get your copy:

Friday Night Delights - Part 1 (PDF)

Friday Night Delights - Part 1 (HTML)

Even with the stock market picking back up and gas prices plummeting, extra spending money can be hard to come by. That’s why I’m posting links to lots of Free Reads. You’ll have hours of reading enjoyment, get to try new authors and you won’t have to spend a dime. (Other than you internet connection fee of course.)

So, start reading!

If you haven’t signed up for my newsletter yet, do it now! I’ve got a free short story and my interactive read just waiting for you.

Dee Carney has a free read on her website: The Craft of the Wise: Wordsmith.

Stop by Ericka Scott’s place for two free books: Mail Order Mama & The Missing Muse (sorry, I don’t have a link for this one.)

Kris Eton has a free story for you called The Black Glove.

L. Shannon & Moira Reid are offering a free vampire romance Steel City Vampires: Welcome Home. L. Shannon is also offering these other free reads: Jolyns Search, The Emperor’s New Fur Coat, My Demon Valentine

Fire Awakend by Amon Bieste

Demon Heart by Sable Grey

I’ve found some more free reads for you:

Hot Moon Rising by Desiree Holt

Lap Dance by Sally Painter

Bride’s Holiday Gift by Solange Ayre