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July 12, 2016
Strange, Rare, and Dark Things - The Peculiar Antiques of Strange Luck
"Oddities—strange, rare, and dark things, especially things claiming to be haunted—were the Darling family specialty and legacy. People came from all over to visit our little red shop that looked like a barn at the end of the dusty road." ~Chapter 1 of Strange Luck
In a recent interview I did with J.D. Estrada, he asked me questions about the peculiar antiques sold in the Strange Luck shop, like what would be the most expensive item and why. This really got me thinking, so I decided it would be fun to share what I envision some of the haunted antiques would actually look like. Check it out!
In a recent interview I did with J.D. Estrada, he asked me questions about the peculiar antiques sold in the Strange Luck shop, like what would be the most expensive item and why. This really got me thinking, so I decided it would be fun to share what I envision some of the haunted antiques would actually look like. Check it out!
July 5, 2016
Step Right Up! The Nightmare Birds are Calling You
And now the moment you’ve all been waiting for...Mr. Black and his captivating assistant, the lovely Daisy Darling, will perform one of the most exciting, most dangerous, most fearful acts ever seen. He is masterful. He defies the very laws of nature, and he will carry you into the realm of the forbidden. Ladies and gentlemen, you will now see why he is hailed as The Exact Mr. Black...
It's official. Book II in the Strange Luck series, The Nightmare Birds, is now available for Kindle pre-order on Amazon.Woot!
Are you brave enough to tantalize your senses and plunge into the unknown? Click below to find out.
The Nightmare Birds teaser trailer
The official release date of The Nightmare Birds is August 2, 2016. Want first crack at my book giveaways and promotions? Stay in the loop. Sign up for my newsletter.
You won't want to miss out on all of the goodies and fun extras!
If you haven't read Strange Luck yet (Book I in the series), it's currently on sale for only .99. There's also a special sneak peak of The Nightmare Birds in the back.
It's official. Book II in the Strange Luck series, The Nightmare Birds, is now available for Kindle pre-order on Amazon.Woot!
Are you brave enough to tantalize your senses and plunge into the unknown? Click below to find out.
The Nightmare Birds teaser trailer
The official release date of The Nightmare Birds is August 2, 2016. Want first crack at my book giveaways and promotions? Stay in the loop. Sign up for my newsletter.
You won't want to miss out on all of the goodies and fun extras!
If you haven't read Strange Luck yet (Book I in the series), it's currently on sale for only .99. There's also a special sneak peak of The Nightmare Birds in the back.
June 28, 2016
All About Reading Tag
I was tagged to do the “All About the Reading” tag by the lovely Christie Stratos. Answering these questions was so much fun! Learn what I hate in a book, which book should be required reading for everyone, and which books (if any) I re-read. All those questions and more are answered in this video. Check it out!
June 23, 2016
TBT Writer - The Story Graveyard
Yes, I have been made fun of by old toothless French women for being too pale. And yes, I saw my dead grandmother in France. Say what? Read my new #TBTWriter post to learn how a strange incident on a trip to Europe turned into the start of a book.
June 8, 2016
The Happening of Unhappenings
It started with a BoingBoing article about a curious book called Unhappenings. The cover instantly intrigued me, then I read the description:
When Nigel Walden is fourteen, the UNHAPPENINGS begin. His first girlfriend disappears the day after their first kiss with no indication she ever existed. This retroactive change is the first of many only he seems to notice.
Several years later, when Nigel is visited by two people from his future, he hopes they can explain why the past keeps rewriting itself around him. But the enigmatic young guide shares very little, and the haggard, incoherent, elderly version of himself is even less reliable. His search for answers takes him fifty-two years forward in time, where he finds himself stranded and alone.
And then he meets Helen.
Brilliant, hilarious and beautiful, she captivates him. But Nigel’s relationships always unhappen, and if they get close it could be fatal for her. Worse, according to the young guide, just by entering Helen’s life, Nigel has already set into motion events that will have catastrophic consequences. In his efforts to reverse this, and to find a way to remain with Helen, he discovers the disturbing truth about the unhappenings, and the role he and his future self have played all along.
Equal parts time-travel adventure and tragic love story, Unhappenings is a tale of gravely bad choices, and Nigel’s struggle not to become what he sees in the preview of his worst self.
Time travel. Fantasy. Weirdness. Could this book be more perfect? I did some research on it and bought it a few days later. It's on my nightstand right now and I've been loving it! Aubry does a wonderful job of jumping through time sequences without it being too confusing and I love the concept of events "unhappening." I tweeted a pic of me holding the book, and not only did Aubry respond with kind words, he then bought a copy of my book. How cool!!!
In the process of my research, I came across a review of Unhappenings on Tome Tender Book Blog. I was amazed by all of their book reviews, giveaways, and reading recommendations. After getting lost for awhile, I decided to submit Strange Luck for a review. I just got the five star review back today! Here's a snippet:
"Welcome to a world of magical dreams, curious claims and the spellbinding writing of Amie Irene Winters. Welcome to the tale called Strange Luck. Ms. Winters will mesmerize every reader with the complexity of her tale, while causing goosebumps at the thought of losing those precious treasures within our minds and hearts."
I'm beyond thrilled! Click HERE to read the full review. I just saw that they also posted a cover reveal of The Nightmare Birds. Awesome!
So, in short, I'm really glad that I happened upon Unhappenings and hope that this doesn't unhappen. ;)
When Nigel Walden is fourteen, the UNHAPPENINGS begin. His first girlfriend disappears the day after their first kiss with no indication she ever existed. This retroactive change is the first of many only he seems to notice.
Several years later, when Nigel is visited by two people from his future, he hopes they can explain why the past keeps rewriting itself around him. But the enigmatic young guide shares very little, and the haggard, incoherent, elderly version of himself is even less reliable. His search for answers takes him fifty-two years forward in time, where he finds himself stranded and alone.
And then he meets Helen.
Brilliant, hilarious and beautiful, she captivates him. But Nigel’s relationships always unhappen, and if they get close it could be fatal for her. Worse, according to the young guide, just by entering Helen’s life, Nigel has already set into motion events that will have catastrophic consequences. In his efforts to reverse this, and to find a way to remain with Helen, he discovers the disturbing truth about the unhappenings, and the role he and his future self have played all along.
Equal parts time-travel adventure and tragic love story, Unhappenings is a tale of gravely bad choices, and Nigel’s struggle not to become what he sees in the preview of his worst self.
Time travel. Fantasy. Weirdness. Could this book be more perfect? I did some research on it and bought it a few days later. It's on my nightstand right now and I've been loving it! Aubry does a wonderful job of jumping through time sequences without it being too confusing and I love the concept of events "unhappening." I tweeted a pic of me holding the book, and not only did Aubry respond with kind words, he then bought a copy of my book. How cool!!!
In the process of my research, I came across a review of Unhappenings on Tome Tender Book Blog. I was amazed by all of their book reviews, giveaways, and reading recommendations. After getting lost for awhile, I decided to submit Strange Luck for a review. I just got the five star review back today! Here's a snippet:
"Welcome to a world of magical dreams, curious claims and the spellbinding writing of Amie Irene Winters. Welcome to the tale called Strange Luck. Ms. Winters will mesmerize every reader with the complexity of her tale, while causing goosebumps at the thought of losing those precious treasures within our minds and hearts."
I'm beyond thrilled! Click HERE to read the full review. I just saw that they also posted a cover reveal of The Nightmare Birds. Awesome!
So, in short, I'm really glad that I happened upon Unhappenings and hope that this doesn't unhappen. ;)
June 7, 2016
COVER REVEAL of The Nightmare Birds!
I'm soooooooooo excited to reveal the cover of Book II in the Strange Luck series - The Nightmare Birds. Woot!
I didn't plan it this way, but the cover was actually created by the same designer who did Strange Luck (Humbert Glaffo). Everything in the cover is symbolic of things that happen in the book, like Daisy's owl-shaped birthmark on her ankle and the magical key on the back cover. This design really captures the essence of the story and I'm so happy to finally share it with you. So, without further ado...
I didn't plan it this way, but the cover was actually created by the same designer who did Strange Luck (Humbert Glaffo). Everything in the cover is symbolic of things that happen in the book, like Daisy's owl-shaped birthmark on her ankle and the magical key on the back cover. This design really captures the essence of the story and I'm so happy to finally share it with you. So, without further ado...
June 4, 2016
Help Choose My New Book Cover!
As an avid reader, I love engaging with my favorite authors, especially when they ask for input from their readers. Readers have the power to make or break a book. As an author, I greatly value your feedback, which is why I want YOU to help me choose my new book cover.
I've narrowed it down to four gorgeous designs. All you have to do is click the link below and select your favorite design. Comments are welcome. Thank you so much for contributing :)
PICK THE OFFICIAL NIGHTMARE BIRDS BOOK COVER
I've narrowed it down to four gorgeous designs. All you have to do is click the link below and select your favorite design. Comments are welcome. Thank you so much for contributing :)
PICK THE OFFICIAL NIGHTMARE BIRDS BOOK COVER
June 2, 2016
The Nightmare Birds Update!
I'm so excited to finally share some updates about The Nightmare Birds, Book II in the Strange Luck series.
The most exciting news is that the official launch date is set! The book will be available August 2, 2016! That entire week I'll be giving away FREE copies and sharing tons of fun extras. I can't wait! There will also be Strange Luck giveaways.
Click HERE to learn more and read the full description of The Nightmare Birds.
The most exciting news is that the official launch date is set! The book will be available August 2, 2016! That entire week I'll be giving away FREE copies and sharing tons of fun extras. I can't wait! There will also be Strange Luck giveaways.
Click HERE to learn more and read the full description of The Nightmare Birds.
May 25, 2016
How To Start a Book Club
Looking for like-minded book lovers? An excuse to geek out over cocktails? Whatever the reason, starting a book club is very rewarding. I recently decided to start my own, but had no idea where to begin. If you're in the same boat, check out these tips to get started.
May 19, 2016
The Importance of Rewriting
Whether you're a writer or just curious how writers rewrite/edit, check out my latest blog post to learn more.
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