Alyson Serena Stone's Blog, page 30

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale!

Hello, everyone! I am throwing a sale this weekend.

From 11-20-18 to 11-26-18 all of my books will be free on Smashwords!

From 11-23-18 to 11-26-18 all items in my teacherspayteachers store will be 20% off.

Here's the Links:
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/vi...

Teacherspayreachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/S...

I Have A Reason...

Hey, guys, sorry for the radio silence for the last mouth. Things have been a little crazy since the release of Upon.

I have started a new job. I have made the move from special to general education. What this means, is that pretty much everything that I have used for the last four years, I can no longer use. So, yeah, I'm starting over.

I am still working on my books and writing reviews, but it may take longer than normal. My goal is to have Fairytale out in early 2019. I do have the first draft almost complete.

Keep checking back for sales! As the holidays approach, I do like to throw in free read weekends and teacherspayteachers sales.

Serena

Teacherspayteachers Sale!

It's a bonus back to school sale! All items in my teacherspayteachers store will be on sale for one day only-8-21-2018.

Here's the link: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/S...

Summer Blog-A-Day Tour

Exciting news…
We’re all going on a Summer Blog-a-day!

Throughout August we’re going to be holding a new event packed with summer reading fun. Each day we’ll be visiting a different blog that has a free short story for you to read to get a taste of a new author’s work or see more from an author you already love. This is the ultimate way to find your next poolside read. We also have giveaways and other surprises too!

I'm on August 18.

Here's the link to see all of the other amazing blogs doing this.

Link: http://kaymacleodbooks.com/summer-blo...

Upon Promotional Tour

Upon Promotional Tour
Hello all! I am super excited to release Upon on August 21, 2018! The book is already up for preorder on Amazon and Smashwords.

So, here are a few tour dates. More may be added later on.


Smashwords Book Sale! (edit)
July 07, 2018 01:07PM
Smashwords, US
https://www.smashwords.com/profile/vi...
Once and Storytime are free! Sorry, they are not free on Amazon at this time.



Upon Sneak Peek! (edit)
Author appearance, July 13, 2018 06:49PM
LiveJournal, US
http://serenastone.livejournal.com/pr...
First look at Upon-Out August 21, 2018!




Upon Sneak Peek! (edit)
July 21, 2018 06:45PM
Fictionpress, US
https://www.fictionpress.com/u/773118...
First look at Upon-Out August 21, 2018!



Upon Promotion Stop (edit)
Author appearance, July 25, 2018 07:02PM
Pretty Hot, US
http://pretty-hot.com/
Get a detailed look at Upon!


Upon Sneak Peek! (edit)
Author appearance, July 28, 2018 11:47PM
Inkhitt, US
https://www.inkitt.com/alysonserenastone
First look at Upon-Out August 21, 2018!



Upon Release Date! (edit)
August 21, 2018 12:10AM
Smashwords/Amazon, US
Upon will be released August 21, 2018! Here's the purchase link: Smashwords: htt ...more



Upon Promotion Stop (edit)
August 22, 2018 06:56PM
Discount Book Man, US
https://discountbookman.com/
Get a detailed look at Upon!



Upon Promotion Stop (edit)
September 01, 2018 07:05PM
Awesome Gang, US
http://awesomegang.com/
Get a detailed look at Upon!

Upon News!

Today I uploaded the cover and official summary for Upon. It will be out some time in August. I'm hoping to have the finishing touches on it done in a few weeks. It is not up for preorder at this time.

I am offering ARCs. Right now, PDF only.


Summary:

Long live the king! With the death of King Teodric Morninghelm, life was supposed to get a little bit easier for Ryanon and Dak and their new allies. Betrayals run thick, lives are lost, and friendships are tested as the streets run with blood. Life keeps getting more and more complicated as Vicar takes the throne of Xandria.

Hey, Authors and Publishers!

Hey, authors and publishers! In addition to writing my own books, I also review books and post reviews on my blog, Goodreads, and Amazon. I am currently looking for books to feature on my blog.

So, what I am looking for?

BIO INTERESTS
I am an honest reviewer and author. I write high fantasy stories, as well as other different genres. I use my blog mostly to post my thoughts on books and promote my own stories. Every once in awhile, I feature an author for an interview or some other kind of activity.


Netgalley Badges: Professional Reader, Twenty-Five Reviews, Top Reviewer, Eighty Percent Feedback or Better Rate

What Am I Looking For?
I am looking for new and exciting books and authors. I enjoy a wide range of books-so even if it's not a genre that I read, I may enjoy it.

For fiction, I focus mostly on young adult, fantasy, and supernatural. I do also enjoy the cheesy romance and scary story every once in awhile. I will also read seasonal books-Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, etc.

For nonfiction, things are a little different. I am interested in ancient and medieval history, the American Civil War, American Revolution, and the World Wars. I really do not care about the Stone Age nor am I really interested in science. I usually focus on history, but I will read biographies and memoirs. I am also a member of Our Shared Shelf and do read those books. I will not read books that bash our current president-so don't even ask me. Also with nonfiction, I do not read textbook like material. Please, keep it interesting.



Review Policy
All reviews and author interview requests will be served on a first come first serve basis. You're name will be added to a list. Length of time for review and interview wait will depend upon your position on the list. Netgally, blog tours, and those authors who provide a due date will be served first based on date.
Authors and publishers must provide me with a free copy of the book if a review is requested. I only take the following formats: print, Kindle book/doc, and PDF. When sending me a PDF, in the event that I cannot get it to open, I will contact you. It is up to you to provide me another means of reviewing your book.
Reviews will be posted on Amazon, Goodreads, and my blog page. Netgalley reviews will also be turned into Netgalley. If you wish for your review to be posted on other sites, you must request it. Reviews and author interviews may also be used for promotional uses. Credit must be given.

I am an honest reviewer. I will not sugar coat what I think about your book. Please do not send me hate mail for a low review rating. I am reviewing your book, not you.


For book reviews, I use a five star rating system, which is listed below.

Rating Scale:
1 Star: Um...No...Just No.
2 Star: Um..I still didn't like it and think it's a waste of time.
3 star: Eh...It was okay, not anything great.
4 star: I liked it, but it was just not a five rating.
5 star: Amazing!


So, if you want me to feature your book, please PM me on Goodreads.

Here's a link to my blog: https://serenastone.livejournal.com/p...
Serena

Teacherspayteachers Sale!

If anyone really cares, all items in my teacherspayteachers store will be 20% off on May 8 and May 9! This includes unit plans!

Here's the Link: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/S...

First Look at Upon!

Hello! Here is your first look at Upon, which will be out sometime this summer.

Summary:
Ryanon and Dak find themselves on the run after the fall of Leria. Whispers of the Black Moon Objects follow them everywhere as the magic and darkness bares down on them. Someone is watching...Someone is following them...Meanwhile, Amberfall and the Trelians prepare to journey to Xandria with what hopefully is a large army. Xandria finds itself torn in two as the civil war reaches home and Vicar ascends to the throne.


Expcert:
The sounds of the drums echoed over the city of Skalavik. The sun had barely broken over the horizon, but, yet, the city was already awake. The starved faces of people peered out of their doors as prisoners were marched through the streets. Legions and castle guards urged them forward as they marched under Vicar Morninghelm’s banner.
The legions’ and guards’ uniforms shone as the early morning sun hit them. The prisoners marched, bound and gagged, under their watchful eye. The legions and guards eyed the citizens, as if they were daring them to come out and change to change their fate.
They marched right over the dead bodies that littered the ground without a second thought, making it seem as if the dead weren’t really there.
No one noticed the young man ducking in the shadows. He belonged to no one, didn’t serve a soul besides himself. The only thing he was worried about was saving his brother who was currently being marched to his death.
Dreu darted through a small alley. He still hadn’t caught sight of his brother and knew he was running out of time. The gallows were just straight ahead, waiting for this morning’s round of victims.
If the king kept this up, there would be no one left in Xandria.
It didn’t make sense to him as to why his brother was going to hang. He had not been involved with Dak Morninghelm nor had they even supported him. The brothers had always just kept their heads low, trying to stay completely out of the fight. They just wanted to have enough to eat. What was so wrong about that?
The sun blinded him as he came out of the darkness. Though he couldn’t see them yet, he could hear them. They would be coming any moment now.
Dreu loaded his ancient bow. He didn’t even know what he was doing, but it was far better sitting around and doing nothing.
The group marched by him. Ahead, he could see the faint outline of the gallows. He was running out of time.
He quickly scanned the group, but there was no sign of his brother. He crept a little bit further out the shadows, daring not to go much further. His hands shook just a bit as he held the bow.
The group was right in front of him now. He scanned the passing poor souls, but, yet, there was still nothing. The nobles were actually calling out to the condemned, making fun of them. Dreu’s eyes narrowed. Why would you make fun of someone who was about to meet such an awful fate?
Someone was reading something from the gallows, but he didn’t hear the words. Where was his brother? He had to be here! He just had to be! He hadn’t been in any of the earlier death marches.
The group had now come to a complete stop in front of the gallows. Many of them were trying to look brave and failing. A few didn’t even bother to hid their fear. The first group was forced upwards, bagged, and the noose went around their necks. The level was pulled and their life left them. On to the next group....
Dreu kept scanning the group, but there was no sign of his brother.
Then, something happened. He heard someone yelling at him, pointing at his bow. Swearing, Dreu stepped back into the shadows just as a familiar figure was bagged and the level pulled.
Screams filled his ears as he ran away from the scene. It took him three blocks to realize that the screams were his own.

Happy Friday! Once and Storytime Are Free!

Happy Friday all!

Well, it's snowing here again and I have decided last minute to make Once and Storytime free on Smashwords! From April 6-April 8 both novels are free!


Here's the Link: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/vi...

Once: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...

Storytime: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...

I am not running an Amazon sale at this time. Check back later though.