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My debut novel comes out this fall, promising enormous twists on classic tropes. (!!!!)
A Violet Fire



Is it for you? See below:
Metadata

Audience: YA/NA
Genre(s): Fantasy, Paranormal (VAMPIRES), and a little bit of romance.
Writing Style:First person, present

According to ScoreIT! Evaluation, compares to:
Complete Me in terms of Expressive Complexity, Grammar, and Tonal Quality
The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August in terms of Grammar and Tonal Quality
Divergent in terms of Authorial Vocabulary, Expressive Complexity, and Tonal Quality

Overview & Summary

In the Vampire Stratocracy of Cain, human blood is scarce. For centuries, councils have sought to assuage the blood shortage by enslaving and breeding humans, turning them into profitable supply units for the rich and the abled.

Today, eighteen-year-old Wavorly Sterling is officially a supply unit, bound to serve her blood willingly to her master for the rest of her life. One of only few humans that was not bred in Cain, Wavorly knows freedom better than anyone, and she is determined to escape the clutches of her oppressors, even if by the hands of death.

But surprises lay beyond every certainty, and within every doubt. Where Wavorly's hatred for both vampires and her enslavement once flowed free as blood, it merely trickles as she grows to admire her reserved, yet receptive master and savior, Anton Zein.

Although warmed by comforts never felt before, danger still lurks in the castle, and a prophecy calls from beyond the walls of a lavender gate—concealing the horrific secrets lodged between handsome smirks and cinereous eyes. It will take everything within Wavorly to face her fears and her doubts; to harness the truth of her past despite what that means for her future. The only question is, will she?

Set in a richly detailed world of fantasy, A Violet Fire is a gripping journey filled with passion, betrayal, lies, and the encouragement we all need to take a stand for our freedom—no matter the cost."

***If you are interested in reading A Violet Fire, feel free to contact me***

My book, A Violet Fire is officially on NetGalley!

Now while this is an exciting time for me, it is also gut-wrenching. I understand that how I write and how I view things may not be interpreted the way that I interpret them. So before anything is accused or said, I want to make two things clear.

1. A Violet Fire is on NetGalley in ARC form. It is not the finished copy. So any and all reviews/feedback is appreciated and will be taken into thoughtful consideration for the final copy.

2. I am an ally in the fight to further include minorities on the shelves with positive representation. So if anything in my writing strikes a sensitivity cord, please let me know.

Thank you everyone who is requesting my book. I am eager to hear your thoughts.

-Kelsey <3

Here is the new spread for the paperback edition. I hope you all like it!

Have you heard? Or, rather, seen?
You can get physical copies of A Violet Fire before everyone else! Check it out:

Hey guys! You can now find me on BookBub! It feels so lonely and NEW over there. So come hang out, and if you are feeling magnanimous... maybe you can teach me how to use it? haha

Kelsey Quick BookBub Profile

Hello my fellow Goodreads pals! I have some exciting news. I've decided to offer a bit of a freebie during the week leading up to the release of A Violet Fire.

If you sign up for my newsletter HERE you will get a special ebook edition short of The Lore of A Violet Fire. Plus more, because after that I will do several more small segments of A Violet Fire's Lore, as well as a couple of short stories centering around some of the other beloved, yet lesser known characters (like Savvy and Gemini).

Have a wonderful day you guys, and please enjoy this picture of Wavorly and Zein that I made about four years ago, versus the picture of Wavorly and Zein I edited about two years ago. :)


A Violet Fire Image

Hey Everyone! Ready to Hit the Streets?!

We are just shy of 2 months out from A Violet Fire releasing into the world for everyone to enjoy, and I need your enthusiastic help! Do you have faith in this book? Do you wish everyone knew about it? Then here is the place to help that become a reality, WHILE winning prizes!

The "A Violet Fire" Street Team Applications are LIVE. Follow this link and you'll be taken to the bare bones application. Rules and point system explanations below!

**Please note that I can only ship prizes to the USA or Canada. If you are an international fan that wants to help, I can work out other virtual prize packs to make it worth your time.**

How to get Street Team Points!

1. Share A Violet Fire Excitement on Social Media/Goodreads/Forums/ETC (valid twice per day until launch, but posts must be at least somewhat different) — Points per post: 3
(In order to build the hype, you have to be the hype! Do you love the book? Tell people why, show people why. Any and all social media will do, but you can get creative! Tag me in the posts so I can keep track <3

2. Preorder A Violet Fire — Points per Preorder: 5
(This one is obviously COMPLETELY optional, but I would love your support! I just need the email confirming delivery of your preorder(s) after launch date for me to award you points. There is no limit to this one. :) )

3. Create A Violet Fire Content — Points per Content: 5 (based on merit) (max of 5 content pieces per person)
(One of my dreams is to have fanart! If you can draw or know your way a bit around photoshop, I would love to see your designs of my characters, or your framework of one of your favorite quotes in my book! Videos? YES PLEASE. However, the graphics content must look like you gave adequate thought to it. I can't wait!)

4. Tell Someone About A Violet Fire — Points per Referral: 2
(The NUMBER ONE thing I need is people to tell their friends how much they love my book and why they should read it.People trust recommendations. Please help me become recommended <3. You can send me a screenshot of you telling a friend about the book for points, or simply tag me in any comments or posts! I must be able to see who you sent it to <3)

5. Media Referral for A Violet Fire - Points per Referral: 3
(Do you know a high-influencing bookstagram-er or booktuber that might want to know about or showcase A Violet Fire? How about a savvy and heavily followed Goodreads reviewer? A local news reporter? An online publishing journalist, editor, or literary agent? If you let them know about me and how much potential my story has for the book community, I will award you not only points, but my UNDYING gratitude. The difference between this one and #4 is that if something great comes from your referral, I will gift you with your own grand prize box!)

6) Review on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo & Goodreads Upon Release — Points for Review set: 5 (max 1 set per person)
(Reviews are important to people. :) Please review honestly and helpfully. I might cry in a corner if the ratings aren't 4s or 5s but it's okay, I'll live!)

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Okay! So we have points, but what about WHAT YOU CAN WIN with them?!
Let me break it down :)

50 points — a set of the collectible character cards that I designed myself, a SIGNED bookmark, and a raffle ticket into the grand prize box!

75 points — a collectible A Violet Fire enamel pin, designed and co-designed by Hopeworldian.pins, and 2 more raffle tickets for the grand prize box!

100 points — a hand-drawn piece of art depicting one or more characters from A Violet Fire, drawn by me (the author), as well as signed, dated, and made out to you + 3 more raffle tickets into the grand prize box!

150 points — a special edition "Laisse - Zein's Favor" necklace charm from the book, + 4 more raffle tickets for the grand prize box!

200 points — a SIGNED edition Paperback copy of A Violet Fire

[Did you know? If you post on social media raving about AVF once a day for 8 weeks, you can get over 150 points]

Grand Prize Box — A beautiful, victorian box including a signed Hardcover edition of A Violet Fire, a set of character cards, two different enamel pins, a special edition bookmark, and a "Laisse - Zein's Favor" necklace. Only 1 drawn by raffle tickets, or gifted based on highly successful media referrals.

If interested, more information will be sent to you if you are awarded a spot on the team. Thank you!

The deadline to apply is end of day on Friday 10/4/2019, so don't wait! It's an easy application, and you can back out whenever you like. :)

A Violet Fire Street Team Application

A Violet Fire Blog Tour is HERE!

Hello my AVF family!
Did you know that I'm going on a Blog Tour?! It's crazy. I'm expected to answer questions and create posts, and just all around embarrass myself a month before the release of this book. I wrote close to 10,000 words total for these stops, and would love your thoughts on them!

Did you know? If you stop by each tour stop, you can enter the Rafflecopter $25 Amazon/BN gift card giveaway!

I will be interacting with everyone in the comments each day, so don't be shy, come say hi! I would love to answer any questions you all may have. :)

Here is the schedule for the stops, and if you feel so inclined, please follow these amazing blogs!

November 11: Mythical Books

November 12: Andi's Young Adult Books

November 13: Rogue's Angels

November 14: Viviana MacKade

November 15: Urban Fantasy Magazine 

November 18: AKA Celaena Renee 

November 19: Books in the Hall

November 20: The Pen and Muse Book Reviews

November 21: Lottie Reads

November 22: Fabulous and Brunette

November 25: Books Over Everything 

November 25: Straight From the Library

November 26: The Avid Reader

November 27: All the Ups and Downs

November 29: Kit 'N Kabookle

December 2: Our Town Book Reviews

December 3: megs_bookrack

December 4: BooksChatter

December 5: Tomes and Thoughts 

December 6: Long and Short Reviews


DECEMBER 9TH IS LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY!



A VIOLET FIRE's underdog release is just under a month away! Please note that if you preorder, you can take advantage of the exclusive offering here, where you can get a postcard of A Violet Fire art (that I drew in manga studio myself!) , plus a thank you note personalized and signed by me! Just make sure to follow the instructions on the page to get one. (there were issues with the upload form, so now all you have to do is email me your details and the preorder receipt). 



Links to Preorder

Kindle ($3.99)

B&N ($15.99 PB, $2.99 NOOK)

Amazon ($28.99 HC, $15.99 PB)




Thank you guys, love you guys, and don't let the vampires bite! <3

Kelsey Quick <3