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July 27, 2018
It’s Book Release Day! Win a $10 Amazon Gift Card & Check Out the Book SALE!
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Have you ever worked really hard to accomplish something, going through ups and downs the whole while? Yes? Me, too! That’s why today is so special to me. I completed a trilogy! I still can’t believe it’s done, AND I’m happy with how it ended (for the most part).
Today When Fire Rains Down is in the hands of readers all over the world and I am so excited! To celebrate its release I’m giving away a $10 Amazon gift card here on Facebook. Head on over to enter for your chance to win.
I’m also celebrating its release with a book sale! When Ash Rains Down is FREE today only and When Smoke Rains Down is 99 cents for a limited time. Then it will be $1.99 before going back up to full price later next week.
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CHECK OUT THE BOOK SALE
When Ash Rains Down is FREE (today only) (Includes bonus short story.)
When Smoke Rains Down is 99 cents (normally $2.99) (Includes bonus novella.)
When Fire Rains Down is out today! (FREE in Kindle Unlimited)
Find out what readers are saying about my books and see which books I’ve been loving on Goodreads.
What have you struggled with, worked through, and completed? Did you feel relief, pride, disappointed afterward? I’d love to hear! author@ceceliaearl.com
Happy reading!
Cecelia XO
July 10, 2018
Confession: Here’s why this final book was hard to write. #amwriting #ComingSoon #NewRelease #indieauthor #confession #WhenFireRainsDown #YAFantasy #bookish
This final book was really hard for me to write. Next time I write a series, I plan to write it out completely, the entire thing, before releasing any of the books. Then I’ll be able to write for me and worry less about what might disappoint readers. Don’t get me wrong, my readers are beyond important to me. I may have continued this series without you, but knowing you’re out there, waiting for the books, makes it way more fun. I’m so grateful to you all for reading my books, for reviewing my books, for sharing my books, and for being with me during events like my cover reveals. 
A third book, I think, will always be difficult to write, because there’s so much to remember from the first two books. Even though I wrote them, I don’t always remember all the details. Also, I always know where I want the characters to end up and I even know some of the major plot points, but getting them there is the challenge. I so badly wanted everything to come together flawlessly.
For me, a new author and publisher, who is in charge of marketing and everything else–and not always finding the success I hope for– I had to decide where my books fit in with all the other books out there. I had to do some soul searching. Initially, I’d marketed my books as paranormal, urban fantasy, and paranormal romance. But as time went on after I first released When Ash Rains Down, I entered it under the categories of Christian Fantasy.
While I write for a secular audience, I write from a Christian worldview. This was an especially important decision because I write about angels, demons, Heaven, and Hell. Raised as a Catholic, and as a Catholic first grade teacher, I wanted to hold true to my faith with the words I wrote and the stories I told even if they weren’t evident to my secular readers. It was important, and sometimes stressful for me.
Over the course of the past year, I read in various places online (via bloggers, readers, publishers, reviewers, etc.) that many Christians disapprove of angel fantasy in which angels are portrayed as non-biblical. No romance. No human-angel romance. No demons that can be redeemed. Etc.
This posed a problem for me as I wrote this book because I didn’t want Christian readers to disapprove of my books. I had to really think about what I was writing, why I was writing it, and then do what I believed was right for my books and my readers, Christians and non.
I found this site’s definition of Christian Fantasy:
http://bestfantasybooks.com/christian-fantasy.html and it helped me to define my stories and my place in a world of books.
I feel that Julia and Legion and Nicholas and Cole may be angels, humans, and/or demons, but not entirely. And the story explains the fantastical elements of these characters and so I hope their arcs will satisfy all readers and leave no one shaking their head.
Also, I enjoy reading books with romance, so even though my story has angels and humans and demons, I feel I stayed true to my faith, but also true to the reader in me and the readers who will spend time inside my stories. So… there’s romance and between more than just one couple.
That said… I am happy with where everyone ended up at the end of When Fire Rains Down and I hope you will be too!
What I want readers to come away with after reading my series is this: Angels are real, and so are demons.
When writing the series, I wanted readers to consider, for at least a moment, that while they are sitting reading my stories there are angels around them fighting for the safety of their souls that very moment. And I wanted readers to consider that death isn’t the end. Souls are eternal. I wanted readers to consider living their earthly life for their eternal one, in a way that would ensure a happily ever after for an eternity.
Anyway, I’m shy and introverted and keep to myself probably too much, so opening up like this is not easy for me. But, that’s my confession. I’m awaiting final feedback from my editor, betas, and final eyes’ readers. Then, after a final round of edits, my book will be ready to go! I’m excited, nervous, and relieved that you’ll be able to read the end of Julia’s story in just 17 days.
Much love,
Cecelia 
July 3, 2018
Celebrating Release Month With An #Excerpt! #amreading #YAFantasy #angels #WhenFireRainsDown
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I summon my bow and arrow the way I’ve been practicing and smile when I retrieve the exact ones I wanted. “Ha,” I say, gloating. “Look at that.”
Suddenly, the arrow is knocked out of my hands by another sharper and hotter one. It grazes the inside of my elbow.
“What the heck?” I gasp, looking up.
First, that was not nice. Second, I’ve never seen a flaming arrow in person before. But it wasn’t Nicholas who shot at me. Mila is nocking another arrow, one eyebrow raised at me. Lucky for her she turns to practice with a target this time. What’d I ever do to her?
“Don’t make him regret choosing you,” she says, letting the arrow fly and, of course, pinning it dead-center in the target’s heart. “For the team,” she adds.
“I already do,” Nicholas mumbles.
“Rude.” I find my own tree and target a little way down from theirs, where I don’t feel as threatened or patronized.
June 25, 2018
Cover Reveal: When Fire Rains Down by Cecelia Earl @authorcecelia #CoverReveal #Giveaway #MondayBlogs #Paranormal #Books #YA
Would you just look at this cover! All of the books in this trilogy are absoloutely stunning! The story beneath is even better!
When Fire Rains Down: A Kingdom Come Novel (Book #3) Release Date: July 27, 2018
The little town of Shady Creek is under attack by Lucifer and his demons. To save the people she loves, human-angel Hybrid Julia must rescue their kidnapped Guardian Angels, even when it means defying her father.
Trouble is, he knows only too much about Hell’s perils. When a demon sucks Julia into a cosmic vacuum, the experience leaves an indelible blight she dares not mention for fear of losing her place on the angelic rescue team.
As a growing demon army surrounds Shady Creek, Julia’s feelings for her own Guardian become all too real and dangerous. But the cosmic imbalance fueled by Hybrid Angels, Rogue Guardians and Warriors is already depleting the strength…
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Today’s the big day: When Fire Rains Down Cover Reveal
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I’m hosting a party with giveaways on Facebook, and you’re more than welcome to come to it. It’ll be going on all day, so pop in whenever you get a chance. I’ll keep you all posted here as best I can too! Here’s the party link.
June 21, 2018
June 20, 2018
Cover Reveal Event Details!
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Good morning!
I can’t believe the cover reveal and pre-order for When Fire Rains Down is in 6 days! Join me Monday, June 25 here and on Facebook @authorcecelia for A Cover Reveal Event! Join me here!
(I ran a poll on Facebook to find out when my most loyal readers would be able to participate in the event. Take the poll!)
Here’s the tentative schedule:
(At any point during the day I may post a video of me chatting with you all about books… And share any videos you all have posted talking about books (mine or your other faves)!
Feel free to post questions, book love, or videos on the discussion page at any time during the online event! This book is for book lovers, so let’s talk books all day long together!)
Have you recently released a book? Feel free to pop on and share it and talk about it during the day. We’d love to meet more authors and find out about new books we can read this summer.
8:00 AM
Watch the cover reveal trailer
& see the cover with the blurb for the first time (e-book and paperback!)
9:00 AM
Watch the trailer for When Fire Rains Down for the first time!
& Get the link to pre-order When Fire Rains Down
10:00 AM
Get the link to add When Fire Rains Down to your Goodreads TBR shelf
& I’ll give away a signed copy of any of the three paperbacks winner chooses! (When Ash Rains Down, When Smoke Rains Down, or When Fire Rains Down) (Anyone “going” or “interested” in the event will be eligible to win!)
11:00 AM
I’ll reveal some images of the all-important setting: Shady Creek, the ethereal Training Ground and the cavern the angels meet in, and other realms the angels and demons battle one another in
12:00 NOON
I’ll reveal character playlists (songs for each character, including Legion, Cole, Nicholas, Mitch, & Julia)
1:00 PM
I’ll give away a signed paperback of any of the three books the winner chooses! (When Ash Rains Down, When Smoke Rains Down, or When Fire Rains Down) (Anyone “going” or “interested” in the event will be eligible to win!)
2:00 PM
I’ll post excerpts from When Fire Rains Down.
3:00 PM
Time for an online Book Club event! Let’s talk angel books! You and I will discuss favorite angel books. (And then any books you’re loving right now. We all love books, lets share them with one another. It’ll be an impromptu book club!)
& I’ll announce the titles in the grand prize e-book bundle of angel books!
4:00 PM
I’ll share excerpts from all my books, especially the companion stories in case you missed out on reading them. Legion and Mila are two of my favorite characters and I so want you to know who they are before reading When Fire Rains Down!
& continue online book club discussion
7:00 PM
I’ll share more excerpts from When Fire Rains Down.
& continue online book club discussion
8:00 PM
SWAG GIVEAWAY (mug, book bag, T-shirt, bookmarks) (Anyone participating in the event discussion will be eligible.)
& I’ll announce the upcoming schedule of events for my series companion stories
& share their pre-order links
& I’ll discuss Shady Creek and my upcoming plans for a new trilogy
& I’ll share my publishing plans for 2018-19
& continue online book club discussion
9:00 PM
GAME TIME:
Let’s play “Who said…?” I’ll share quotes from the books in my Kingdom Come series and you’ll guess which character said them!
& I’ll share quotes from my favorite young adult books that I didn’t write. Can you name the author/book title/character?
& I’ll host a Q and A session. You’ll ask anything you want to know about me, my books, my writing, etc.
& I’ll share behind-the-scene information on the books, definitions, background, why I wrote this series, and about my publishing journey. I’ll share character insights, which real life places inspired the setting, etc.
10:00 PM
I’ll give away a signed paperback, which ever title the winner chooses. (Anyone participating in the event discussion will be eligible!)
& I’ll give away swag. (Anyone participating in the event discussion will be eligible!)
& I’ll replay the trailer.
11:00 PM
We’ll wrap up the party.
I’ll once again share my new cover and blurb and preorder link in case you missed it.
I’ll share some other important links for you all.
I’ll announce the Grand Prize Giveaway winner! (angel e-book collection OR Amazon gift card) (Anyone “interested or “going” to the event will be eligible to win!)
June 15, 2018
The Complete Series (Available Soon!)
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Hell is nothing like Julia imagined and beyond everything she feared…
The little town of Shady Creek is under attack by Lucifer and his demons. To save the people she loves, human-angel Hybrid Julia must rescue their kidnapped Guardian Angels, even when it means defying her father.
Trouble is, he knows only too much about Hell’s perils. When a demon sucks Julia into a cosmic vacuum, the experience leaves an indelible blight she dares not mention for fear of losing her place on the angelic rescue team.
As a growing demon army surrounds Shady Creek, Julia’s feelings for her own Guardian become all too real and dangerous. But the cosmic imbalance fueled by Hybrid Angels, Rogue Guardians and Warriors is already depleting the strength of the Rescue Team. And there’s no room for distraction when the mission is to get into Hell—and out again.
For the sake of the mission, Julia must face the truth of the Hybrids’ existence. Because nobody will be safe unless she can trust the gift of free will—for others and for herself—in this end-of-the-world finale to The Legend of Shady Creek Trilogy.
Stay tuned for more in the Kingdom Come Series: The Stories of Summersby Corner
So excited to share this final installment with you!
~Cover reveal & Available for Pre-Order: June 25
~e-ARCs available: July 9
~WHEN FIRE RAINS DOWN RELEASE DATE: July 27
Much love,
Cecelia
June 1, 2018
Cover Reveal Sign Up: When Fire Rains Down (A Kingdom Come Novel Book #3) by Cecelia Earl – June 25th (Genre: Urban Fantasy/ YA)
Hey Bloggers!
I‘m organizing a cover reveal for book #3 in this fantastic trilogy and I need bloggers to host! In addition to the reveal there will also be a Facebook party and a fabulous giveaway for your readers… and one for you! A signed paperback copy of “When Ash Rains Down” (Book #1) including a bonus story called “Before the Ashes”! The reveal will be Monday, June 25th.
Sign up Below!
When Fire Rains Down
Publication Date: July 27th
Genre: Urban Fantasy/ Paranormal/ YA
The little town of Shady Creek is under attack by Lucifer and his demons. To save the people she loves, human-angel Hybrid Julia must rescue their kidnapped Guardian Angels, even when it means defying her father.
Trouble is, he knows only too much about Hell’s perils. When a demon sucks Julia into a cosmic vacuum, the experience leaves an indelible blight she dares…
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