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November 20, 2018
Snow Globe Travelers Cover Reveal!
Today, I'm excited to share the cover for Snow Globe Travelers: Samuel's Legacy, my debut middle-grade novel releasing this spring! Somehow, having a cover makes it more real. It's really happening! The StoryTwelve-year-old Sarah Ann Reisende and her mother travel to Vienna for the Genuss Festival Food Fair. In a darkened alleyway, she discovers a … Continue reading Snow Globe Travelers Cover Reveal!
October 4, 2018
Book Review: The Breeding By Avily Jerome
A convergence of horror, science fiction, and crime fiction with a theological backbone, The Breeding offers classic elements reimagined with a modern twist.
What I most appreciated about The Breeding is how the author wove classic elements from several different genres into an intriguing storyline. Combined with well-drawn characters that came across the page strong, the result created an immersive reading experience that drew me in the further I progressed in the story.
Readers should be aware there are a few instances of mild-language and generalized discussions about trafficking and pregnancy involving adolescent and adult characters (SPOILER: the pregnancies are implanted in a laboratory). Romantic content is limited to a few sweet kisses - nothing graphic or descriptive.
Overall, I enjoyed reading The Breeding and, even now, find myself mulling over parts of the story. If you're a fan of thought-provoking horror involving demons and theology, I highly recommend checking out this book.
I requested an advanced copy of The Breeding in exchange for an honest review.
Avily Jerome's latest release is slated to release on October 11th and aimed at adult readers.
About The Breeding
The Demons in her head are real.
Detective Jack Davidson thinks she went crazy the night her fiancé died in a car crash. Monsters no one else can see or hear cause her constant torment. All logic insists the monsters are byproducts of her trauma, yet she can’t shake the hunch that her hallucinations aren’t all in her head. Then, she discovers that what she’s experiencing is somehow related to her fiance’s last case. When she investigates, she uncovers a plot that involves human trafficking and babies that may not be completely human. In order to save more women from being taken, Jack has to accept that the demons in her head might actually be real. Just as she thinks she’s getting closer to answers, her most powerful enemy targets her best friend. Now Jack must fight against the forces of Hell itself to stop her city from being taken over while trying to protect her best friend—but how can she stop something no one else believes is real?
Available on Amazon: http://a.co/d/cZlH8QA
About the Author
Avily Jerome is a writer and the editor of Havok Magazine, an imprint of Splickety Publishing Group. Her short stories have been published in multiple magazines, both print and digital. She has judged several writing contests, both for short stories and novels. She is a writing conference teacher and presenter, a new-author mentor, an editor, and she co-emcees the annual Realm Makers conference. In addition, she enjoys speaking to local writers’ groups.
She loves all things SpecFic, and writes across multiple genres. Her writing heroes include Joss Whedon, Robert Jordan, and J.K. Rowling, among others.
She is a wife and the mom of five kids. She loves living in the desert in Phoenix, AZ, and when she’s not writing, she loves reading, spending time with friends, and experimenting with different art forms.
Website: avilyjerome.com
Goodreads: Avily Jerome
Facebook: @AvilyJ
Twitter: @avilyjerome
Instagram: @avilyjeromebooks
What I most appreciated about The Breeding is how the author wove classic elements from several different genres into an intriguing storyline. Combined with well-drawn characters that came across the page strong, the result created an immersive reading experience that drew me in the further I progressed in the story.
Readers should be aware there are a few instances of mild-language and generalized discussions about trafficking and pregnancy involving adolescent and adult characters (SPOILER: the pregnancies are implanted in a laboratory). Romantic content is limited to a few sweet kisses - nothing graphic or descriptive.
Overall, I enjoyed reading The Breeding and, even now, find myself mulling over parts of the story. If you're a fan of thought-provoking horror involving demons and theology, I highly recommend checking out this book.
I requested an advanced copy of The Breeding in exchange for an honest review.
Avily Jerome's latest release is slated to release on October 11th and aimed at adult readers.
About The Breeding
The Demons in her head are real.
Detective Jack Davidson thinks she went crazy the night her fiancé died in a car crash. Monsters no one else can see or hear cause her constant torment. All logic insists the monsters are byproducts of her trauma, yet she can’t shake the hunch that her hallucinations aren’t all in her head. Then, she discovers that what she’s experiencing is somehow related to her fiance’s last case. When she investigates, she uncovers a plot that involves human trafficking and babies that may not be completely human. In order to save more women from being taken, Jack has to accept that the demons in her head might actually be real. Just as she thinks she’s getting closer to answers, her most powerful enemy targets her best friend. Now Jack must fight against the forces of Hell itself to stop her city from being taken over while trying to protect her best friend—but how can she stop something no one else believes is real?
Available on Amazon: http://a.co/d/cZlH8QA
About the Author
Avily Jerome is a writer and the editor of Havok Magazine, an imprint of Splickety Publishing Group. Her short stories have been published in multiple magazines, both print and digital. She has judged several writing contests, both for short stories and novels. She is a writing conference teacher and presenter, a new-author mentor, an editor, and she co-emcees the annual Realm Makers conference. In addition, she enjoys speaking to local writers’ groups.
She loves all things SpecFic, and writes across multiple genres. Her writing heroes include Joss Whedon, Robert Jordan, and J.K. Rowling, among others.
She is a wife and the mom of five kids. She loves living in the desert in Phoenix, AZ, and when she’s not writing, she loves reading, spending time with friends, and experimenting with different art forms.
Website: avilyjerome.com
Goodreads: Avily Jerome
Facebook: @AvilyJ
Twitter: @avilyjerome
Instagram: @avilyjeromebooks
September 28, 2018
A Quick Note About SGT
Hope everyone is having an amazing Friday! Exciting news - My debut middle-grade science fiction novel, SNOW GLOBE TRAVELERS: SAMUEL'S LEGACY will be released this spring! Less than eight months away! Originally, the plan was to seek traditional publishing. However, the more I prepared for the submission process the more I realized it was the wrong … Continue reading A Quick Note About SGT
August 21, 2018
Vintage Ice (Part 1)
This interactive thriller is an experiment, a complete departure in process and genre. I have no idea how the story will end, only how it begins and the events that came before. You, dear reader, will help decide the direction it takes. At the end of each post, there will be an opportunity to determine … Continue reading Vintage Ice (Part 1)
August 2, 2018
Preview Snow Globe Travelers (SGT)
This week, I dove into developmental edits on Snow Globe Travelers (SGT), a middle-grade sci-fi portal/multiverse story I'm preparing for submissions. As of this morning, edits are about 35% complete! As the final draft of Snow Globe Travelers emerges, my excitement grows. Working on this story over the past several years has been a process … Continue reading Preview Snow Globe Travelers (SGT)
July 27, 2018
Snow Globe Travelers (SGT) Update
Got some great feedback and advice from my mentoring appoints at Realm Makers. I’m working through final edits and excited to begin submitting soon - come what may. The hardest part of this six-year-long process has been getting into Sarah’s head. It can be challenging to write a main character with a different personality. But … Continue reading Snow Globe Travelers (SGT) Update
July 11, 2018
Friday the 13th Freebie
Friday the 13th only, grab a FREE copy of The Warehouse Tour on Amazon here.
May 24, 2018
Cover Reveal, Book Trailer, Giveaway… Oh, My!
Available Now! After Readers' Favorite posted an encouraging review for my sci-fi horror short story, The Warehouse Tour, in March, I decided to move forward with something I'd been thinking about for awhile - publishing a professionally edited edition of The Warehouse Tour with a new cover. This time, there's a book trailer and a paperback … Continue reading Cover Reveal, Book Trailer, Giveaway… Oh, My!
May 17, 2018
Excerpts and Updates for SGT Book 1
With so much going on behind the scenes, it's been awhile since I've shared any updates on the first book in my middle-grade science fiction series (SGT). And now that the manuscript is no longer bound by contest restrictions, it seemed like the right time. This summer, I'm planning to engage my awesome critique group … Continue reading Excerpts and Updates for SGT Book 1
March 27, 2018
Readers’ Favorite Review of “The Warehouse Tour”
Today, "The Warehouse Tour" was reviewed by Readers' Favorite Reviewer, Jamie Michele! It's not only the first review for "The Warehouse Tour", but it is also my first review - ever. This is a huge milestone. I am overjoyed, humbled, elated, and deeply grateful for the honest and revealing review. Thank you, Jamie! You can read…… Continue reading Readers’ Favorite Review of “The Warehouse Tour”
