Website & Social Media:
Website ➜ www.judyserrano.com
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Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/JudySerranoAuthor/
Goodreads ➜ https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4792103.Judy_Serrano
Before you started writing your book, what kind of research did you do to prepare yourself to write it?
This is not my first Mafia romance. When I first started writing Easter’s Lilly (My first book) I did quite a bit of research on the Mafia. What really happens to them in prison? How do they operate? What is the leader really like? I did a deep dive. I wanted it to be as realistic as possible, at least from that standpoint.
Did you pursue publishers, or did you opt to self-pub?
I have had a publisher once before. I decided to do the last few books on my own. My husband is the actual publisher with 6K Publishing. For my next project, I am going to look for an outside publisher just to give him a break. I have 12 books, and he does have a job of his own. Lol…
If self-published, did you hire someone to format the ebook version for you or did you do it yourself? Can you tell us what that was like?
My husband does it all.
If self-published, how did you determine the price?
Amazon is pretty good at telling us what to charge. They even lower it for you if it appears that the sales are low.
Did you purposefully choose a distinct month to release your book? Why?
I release my books when they are ready. I don’t really have a system.
How did you choose your cover?
My older books had random covers. Some I paid for, and some my husband did. These last two books were done by son Miguel Serrano III. He is a professional videographer/photographer at https://migueldoesmedia.com/ The man on the cover is my youngest son, Enrique Serrano, who does some modeling when he can.
What’s your opinion on giving your book away to sell other copies of your book?
I do it all the time. I just want to get my books out there. Any way that I can help that along, I do.
What are some of the most important things you believe an author should do before their book is released?
Read it, edit, and edit again. A second set of eyes doesn’t hurt either. I used to be a professional editor, and I know how expensive hiring someone can be, so I recommend using the recourses that are available online and edit as much as you possibly can.
What are some of the most important things you believe an author should do after their book is released?
I think book tours are a good idea. They get your book out in the public eye and will help get your name out there. Also, use your social media to advertise. Probably most authors have a pretty big presence online. Use it to your advantage.
What would you like to say to your readers and fans about your book?
I am so grateful that you are reading my books. Thank you so much for your support. I promise that these books will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Inside the Book
Title: Unorganized Crime (Book 1 in the Unorganized Crime Series)
Author: Judy Serrano
Publisher: 6K Publishing
Publication Date: June 21, 2020
Pages: 283
Genre: Crime Fiction/Mafia Romance
As Jazz finds herself falling from a helicopter, Gage St. Claire comes to her rescue. Organized crime is once again the culprit of her parents’ situation, and as usual, she is caught in the crossfire. Gage pulls her out of the water and helps her escape to safety. The love between them is undiscovered as he tries to leave her behind in an attempt to keep her safe and move forward with his black ops pursuit. Jazz becomes an undercover cop with wiping out organized crime forever as her goal. After Jazz exposes one of the largest crime families in the country, quite by accident, she is hired to expose crime syndicate leader Michael Giambetti Jr., otherwise known as Achilles. Achilles earned his nickname because he has no weaknesses. He has no weaknesses, that is until he meets Jazz. Achilles has been untouchable, and if she were to break this case, she could finally prove herself as a serious undercover officer. Her job is not an easy one, and people around her are not who they appear to be. Will Gage come back for Jazz, or will he be lost to her forever? Will she crack the case on her own? Read as this courageous upstart stumbles through another adventure.
Unorganized Crime is available at Amazon.
Title: Unorganized Secrets (Book 2 in the Unorganized Crime Series)
Author: Judy Serrano
Publication Date: February 24, 2025
Publisher: 6K Publishing
Pages: 294
Genre: Crime Fiction/Mafia Romance
With Achilles still on the run, Gage and Hawk do what they can to protect their own. Gage and Jazz make their relationship official, while Hawk decides it’s time to do the same. When Hawk shows up at Elizabeth’s doorstep, she is gone, and his son, whom he has never met, is also missing. The mystery surrounding Elizabeth takes Hawk to a dark place. When he opens the door to Elizabeth’s past, who will he find behind it?
Unorganized Secrets is available at Amazon.
