Dragon's Game Cover Reveal

I'm thrilled to be participating in the cover reveal for E.J. Wesley's Dragon's Game, which is Book 4 in his wonderful Moonsongs series. E.J. is one of my favorite people in the blogosphere in addition to being a fantastic writer, so if you're not already familiar with E.J. and his stories you should definitely check him out. See below for info on how to get the first three books of the series for the super-cheap price of 99 cents so you can catch up before next week's big release.

Congratulations to E.J. on another spectacular cover!

Available Monday, October 22nd!

Jenny Moonsong recently inherited the title of "monster hunter" and an ancient tribal journal/how-to manual passed down by her Apache ancestors. She has already faced a werewolf, witches, and a troll. But nothing could prepare her for her latest confrontation...

Dragon's Game, Moonsongs Book 4, finds Jenny out of her rural West Texas element, searching for an evil witch in an urban Houston nightclub. After attempting to help a handsome and mysterious stranger out of a jam, she finds herself on the run from a ruthless gang who are even more dangerous than they initially appear.

Forced into a twisted game of life and death, Jenny must navigate the complexity of a budding relationship, and somehow survive a night filled with unexpected horror and paranormal mystery.

Dragon's Game is approximately 14,000 words or 45 pages, and is the fourth volume of the Moonsongs Books, an ongoing series of New Adult, speculative / urban fantasy novelettes by author E.J. Wesley.

(These stories contain language and content better suited for readers 17+)

~Moonsongs Series List~

Blood Fugue, Moonsongs Book 1
Amazon - B&N - Smashwords

Witch's Nocturne, Moonsongs Book 2
Amazon - B&N - Smashwords

Dark Prelude, Moonsongs Book 3
Amazon - B&N - Smashwords

Dragon's Game, Moonsongs Book 4
COMING SOON to Amazon - B&N - Smashwords

Moonsongs, Anthology 1 (Collecting books 1, 2, & 3)
Paperback & eBook - Amazon / eBook - B&N

Praise for the Moonsongs series:

"You won't find any romantic, skinny, sparkling werewolves here. What you will find is something scary and atmospheric like King's "Cycle of the Werewolf" that will leave you wanting more." Michael Offutt, author of Slipstream

"-- a tense story with some unique elements. A very good read!" Alex J. Cavanaugh, Amazon Bestselling Author of CassaFire and CassaStar

"--reminds me of t.v. episodes; short, sweet, resolved in under an hour. But I’m talking good, interesting t.v.. The kind that draws you in and leaves you eagerly awaiting next week's episode." Books & Things Blog

"The writing is amazing - even in just a few short pages, you can see that right off the bat. It really engages you in the story and keeps you reading along until the end." Missy's Reads & Reviews Blog

"Blood Fugue has one of those endings that you least expect, giving it that "OMG" reaction." Insane About Books Blog

"His action scenes are thrilling, sometimes cringe-worthy. No doubt I spent the entire read curled over my computer not wanting it to end." robgirlbooks, Amazon Review

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Add Dragon's Game to your Goodreads shelf!

And for a limited time, you can catch up on the entire Moonsongs series for just .99 cents (regularly $2.99) - Moonsongs Anthology 1 (books 1, 2, & 3) is on sale October 15th - 20th at Amazon and Barnes & Noble!

About the Author

Growing up in small-town Oklahoma, there were limits on the amount and types of entertainment at my disposal. Perhaps that’s why I set my imagination free. After collecting degrees in psychology and counseling, life brought me to Missouri, Texas, and Northern California—where I currently read, write, and live. I fill my spare time playing video games, watching movies, planning for the zombie apocalypse, reading graphic novels, and playing with my dogs.

My passion for New Adult literature led me to producing the weekly New Adult Lit Chat on Twitter, and contributing to the NA Alley Blog. I’m also the author of the Moonsongs Books, a series of New Adult, speculative-rural fantasy novelettes.

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Jury Duty Continues

Just a quick note to say I am still on jury duty this week so I don't think I'll be around the blogosphere much, but I am excited to have several great posts from some of my favorite bloggers lined up for the week.

E.J. Wesley and PK Hrezo are celebrating their cover reveals this week and I'm thrilled to be able to help spread the word about them on Tuesday and Wednesday. I know everyone who sees the covers will love them! In addition, M. Pax will be here on Friday for a guest post about talking to crickets. You'll have to come back Friday to see what she means by that. :D

Also, I'm participating in the big Fall Into Fantasy Giveaway hosted by Ash Krafton and will have a post up for that on Thursday. This is an awesome event with tons of prizes available that will run from 10/17-10/31. 

And just like last week, my October giveaway is still going on even though I am not here. Enter below for a chance to win a $10 Amazon gift card and an ebook copy of Polar Night.

Hope everyone has a great week ahead!

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Escalation Cover Reveal and Jury Duty

Today is the day for the cover reveal of Escalation by Stephen Tremp. Escalation is the third book in the Chase Manhattan series and sure to be another great read.

Here is a quick blurb for the book:

Together, Breakthrough, Opening, and Escalation follow the lives of the unlikely participants from innocence to a coming of age through sacrifice, betrayal, passion, lust, unconditional love, and hope. The action is swift. There are numerous twists and turns that will keep the reader turning the pages and wanting more.

ESCALATION will appeal to fans of modern-day science fiction, action, and the element of horror.

Congratulations to Stephen!!

Also, I have jury duty for the next two weeks and probably won't be around the blogosphere much. I have some posts already set but I don't think I'll be able to visit and comment as much as I normally do.

Hope everyone has a good few weeks and I'll see you soon! :) My October giveaway is still going on even if I'm not here. Enter below for the chance to win a $10 Amazon gift card and an ebook copy of Polar Night.

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Martha's Vineyard Faves and Friday Celebrations

Since this week was my cover reveal for The Ghosts of Aquinnah I decided to finish out the week by sticking with the Martha's Vineyard theme for my Friday Faves. So here are five of my favorite things about the Vineyard.

1. Menemsha
This small fishing village never seems to change, which is one of the things I love about it. 

2. West Tisbury
My family's cottage is in this town in the center of the island. The picture below is of the Town Hall and is a good representation of how quaint the town itself is.

3. South Beach
The south shore of the island is open ocean, and I love to sit on the sand and stare out at the horizon and the seemingly endless sea.

4. The Ferry
Since I was a kid, I've loved riding the ferry from the mainland to the island. There's nothing better than standing along the rail of the boat and smelling the sea air. Although since I get motion sickness, I always have to take Dramamine first! :D

Source: Wikimedia Commons

5. Lighthouses
While the Gay Head lighthouse which features prominently in my book (and on the cover) is my favorite lighthouse on the island, I love all of them. The picture below is the Edgartown lighthouse at dawn.

Source: Wikimedia Commons

Friday means it's also time to Celebrate the Small Things with Vikki at Scribblings of an Aspiring Author.

This week I'm celebrating that I reached a savings goal I set for myself a few years ago. I made some really dumb mistakes regarding money when I was younger and it took me a long time to dig myself out of the hole I created. So it was a great feeling to reach this goal!

I'm also celebrating that I learned about a book festival here in Ohio that is held every May. I'm applying to be part of the 2014 fest and keeping my fingers crossed that I (along with some blogger pals) make the cut.

And just a reminder that my October giveaway is a $10 Amazon gift card and an ebook copy of Polar Night. Enter below! 

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Moonless Cover Reveal

I'm really excited to be participating in the cover reveal for Crystal Collier's Moonless. Isn't this a gorgeous cover? Congratulations to Crystal!!

MOONLESS by Crystal Collier 

Title: Moonless

Author: Crystal Collier

Series: Maiden of Time #1

Publication: November 13th, 2013

Category: Young Adult (YA)

Genre: Historical Paranormal Romance

Log Line: Alexia must choose safety and an arranged marriage, or true love and being hunted by the Soulless every moonless night.

Short Description: Alexia’s nightmares become reality: a dead baron, red-eyed wraiths, and forbidden love with a man hunted by these creatures. After an attack close to home, Alexia realizes she cannot keep one foot in her old life and one in this new world. To protect her family she must either be sold into a loveless marriage, or escape with her beloved and risk becoming one of the Soulless.

MOONLESS is Jane Eyre meets Supernatural.


Praise for MOONLESS:

1. Bethany Kaczmarek, editor at A Little Red, Inc: MOONLESS is powerful, compelling, and packed with soul. MOONLESS is wonderful. So many threads, such rich backstory. Such amazing world-building. It was familiar England, yet always hinting at a sense of Otherness. Made me wonder if those things had really been there all along and I missed them.

2. Sharon Johnston, author of SLEEPER: Collier transports us to a time of elegance and mixes in supernatural splendor that gives goosebumps.

3. Tammy Mckee: I fell head over heels for the characters. The story itself was magnificent and the way Crystal writes is beyond that. I truly enjoyed every minute.

4. Rachel Hert, editor at Fantasy Editing: Moonless does a fantastic job building a complex world filled with a cast of characters that are individuals and stay in your memory. I highly recommend reading!

Author Bio: Crystal, author of MOONLESS, is a former composer/writer for Black Diamond Productions. She can be found practicing her brother-induced ninja skills while teaching children or madly typing about fantastic and impossible creatures. She has lived from coast to coast and now calls Florida home with her creative husband, three littles, and “friend” (a.k.a. the zombie locked in her closet). Secretly, she dreams of world domination and a bottomless supply of cheese. You can find her on her blog and Facebook, or follow her on Twitter.




Crystal will be back here on November 29 as part of her blog tour for Moonless. I'm looking forward to hosting her then and also following along on her tour in November. Congratulations again to Crystal!

IWSG, Nick Wilford's New Venture, and Giveaways

Is it just me, or is this a crazy busy week in the blogosphere? I feel like there are so many things going on! Not the least of which is the monthly meeting of the Insecure Writer's Support Group, hosted by Alex J. Cavanaugh. This month's co-hosts are Beverly Fox, Julie Luek, Rachna Chabria, and Ilima Todd. Have fun hosting, all!

I'm still on a total high over my cover reveal for The Ghosts of Aquinnah (major thanks again to everyone who is helping me out!) and for once I couldn't really think of a topic for this month's group. It's truly a miracle when I can't think of anything I'm feeling insecure about and I'm sure it won't last. But for now I thought I'd let the insecurities lie and simply focus on sharing positive news this month.

Nick Wilford launched a new business this week and I'm excited to help spread the word about it! I also plan to keep Nick's services in mind for the future, assuming I ever finish my WIP and need help with editing. :D

Here is all the info from Nick himself:

With the unstoppable rise of self-publishing, it’s easier than ever to put your words and stories out there in the world. This is a great thing, and I’m all for it. However, it’s not just about the story - although of course, that is the most important part - but the way it’s presented. After spending months or years on a novel, building an incredible world and honing your characters and storylines to perfection, the last thing you want is to be let down by a lack of editing. It’s just as important as an arresting cover image.

Nick Wilford, Freelance Editor is a one-stop shop for affordable editing, proofreading and formatting services. With professional training and ten years of experience as a journalist and editor, the time has come to transfer these skills in order to help out the fellow authors I have come to love.

But it doesn’t stop there. I’m ready to edit anything; from a crucial term paper, to memoirs and other non-fiction books, short stories, articles or job application letters. Let me put that finishing touch on your masterpiece.

Feel free to take a look at my website for further details of my services and prices.

Bio

Nick Wilford is a writer, freelance editor and stay-at-home dad. Fascinated by words from a young age, he trained as a journalist before embracing the calling of fiction. When not writing he can usually be found spending time with his family or cleaning something. He has four short stories published in Writer’s Muse magazine. Nick is also co-running a campaign to get a dedicated specialist college built in Scotland.

Links

Blog

Facebook

Twitter

Goodreads

LinkedIn

Congratulations and best of luck to Nick!!

Since I'm sharing positive news, I also want to give a plug to the fantastic Michael Di Gesu, who is responsible for my cover for The Ghosts of Aquinnah as well as blurbs for both of my novels. If you are in need of covers or blurbs, I can't recommend Michael's work enough.

Finally, thanks to everyone who participated in my September Giveaway! The winner of the $20 gift card was Roxy Meto, while Elena Istomina and Sheena-kay Graham won the Polar Night swag.

I'm starting a new giveaway for October and will be giving away a $10 Amazon gift card and an ebook copy (.mobi or .epub) of Polar Night. Entry form below!

Happy October, everyone! My favorite month of the year. :)

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The Partners in ParanormYA Blitz!

The Partners in ParanormYA ladies, Gwen Gardner and Angela Brown, are back out on tour and I'm thrilled to be hosting them today to help promote their new releases A Guilty Ghost Surprised and They All Fall Down. The original Partners in ParanormYA tour was one of the best blog tours I've ever seen so I am happy to be a stop on the follow-up.

Welcome and thanks for being here, Angela and Gwen!

One on One – It Begins

The Blind Badger won’t open for another hour, but Basil sits at a table by the hearth, warmed by the lit fire. A familiar engine revs then cycles down. A motorcycle. Badger enters the pub, lifts his helmet from his head then nods in Basil’s direction. After a quick dash to the kitchen, he returns to the dining area with a platter of fish and chips.

Badger: Here mate, something to tide us until the girls arrive.

*Badger nips a piece of fish and smiles when his sister, Riley, drops off two cups of tea.*

Basil: Thanks. I’m starving.

*Silent minutes pass as they dive into the food.*

Badger *breaks the quiet*: It’s been a while.

Basil: Yeah. I’m, uh, sorry about your dad and all that stuff.

Badger: Thanks, mate. Did you ever get that crotch rocket you were talking about?

Basil: No. My author, Angela, is tripping. But I like my RX8.

Badger: Gwen’s been good about—

The door to the Blind Badger swings open. Abby and Indigo crowd the doorway. Abby’s speaking gibberish and gesturing for the boys to come outside while Indigo appears as red as a ripe tomato. Basil and Badger follow the girls…

Then gasp.

Badger: That wasn’t here when I came in.

Basil: You know what this means.

Abby and Indigo try to console each other in the background, but there’s no denying what the poster sized book covers of A Guilty Ghost Surprised and They All Fall Down plastered on the Blind Badger’s wall can mean.

Badger: Trouble…with a capital ‘A’ and a capital ‘G’.

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Well now, speaking as an author, I don’t think we’re trouble at all. :D

Besides, what good would a story be if there wasn’t a little…trouble? See what Indigo and gang get into in A Guilty Ghost Surprised. Find out what drama unfolds in They All Fall Down for Abby and Basil. I’m sure it’s not too much trouble *wink*

About A Guilty Ghost Surprised: Indigo Eady and gang are back with a feather and a Chance setting off another twisting-turning investigation to bring a cold case, and loved ones, closure at last.

AGGS buy links: Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About They All Fall Down: Free of their duties as Cleanser and Harvestor, Abby and Basil try to move on with their lives. But some secrets remain. And what is done in the dark won’t be good when it comes to light.

TAFD buy links: Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About Partners in ParanormYA:

Gwen Gardner and Angela Brown - YA paranormal authors embarking on the adventure of a lifetime. Share with us as we take the Indie journey to bring our works to the world. Buckle up! There'll be mystery, mayhem, action and emotional roller coasters...oh, and a few things that go bump in the night.

Hauntings are scary but we love interaction:

Angela’s author FB page | Gwen’s author FB page

Tweet Angela | Tweet Gwen

Angela’s blog | Gwen’s blog

And don’t forget about the giveaway!

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