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May 12, 2021
Marijuana Mermaid - A New Young Adult Novel by Bestselling Author David-Matthew Barnes
New Young Adult Novel by Bestselling Author David-Matthew Barnes
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Genre: YAPublisher: Cayelle Publishing/Coulture Paperback: 248 pagesISBN-10: 1952404630ISBN-13: 978-1952404634
After getting into trouble at her high school in Chicago, seventeen-year-old Leah Cassels moves to a small seaside town in California to live with her father. Leah's efforts to leave her past behind are put to the test by new friends Monica and Sabina, two popular girls who seem to have it all.
While secretly dreaming of becoming the new star of an underwater mermaid show at a local theme park, Leah lands a part-time job at the park's snack bar where she meets Ray Junior.
As their new friendship begins to grow, Leah comes to the realization that there's more to him than meets the eye. Encouraged by Ray Junior to stand on her own, Leah tries to distance herself from Monica and Sabina, unaware of the consequences for doing so.
https://amzn.to/2QZFiok
#Mermaid #MermaidShow #YA #YoungAdult #MarijuanaMermaid #DavidMatthewBarnes
A Bewitching Wednesday
The Care and Feeding of Dragons- #Fantasy #Dragons #Fae #HeirofDragons #DarkMagic #DragonShifters #bewitchingbooktours
https://paranormalists.blogspot.com/2...
Author Interview- Ambrosia by David-Matthew Barnes #Romance #ChickLit #bewitchingbooktours https://serenasynn.blogspot.com/2021/...
Full of dark magic, dragon shifters, & forbidden romance How to Kill a Dragon is the first book in the Heir of Dragons trilogy by USA Today Bestselling Author J.A. Culican.
https://amzn.to/32lSLcw
#Fantasy #Dragons #Fae #HeirofDragons #DarkMagic #DragonShifters
While secretly dreaming of becoming the new star of an underwater mermaid show at a local theme park, Leah meets Ray Junior. As their new friendship begins to grow, Leah comes to the realization that there's more to him than meets the eye. https://amzn.to/2QZFiok #YA #YoungAdult
Tales of Growing Up on Haunted Land with Author Dan Coglan https://www.abewitchingguidetohallowe...
May 11, 2021
The dragons are gathering, which can only mean one thing. Death.
Heir of Dragons
Book One
J.A. Culican
Genre: Fantasy
Publisher: Dragon Realm Press
Date of Publication: 4/29/2021
ISBN: 9798728327523
ASIN: B0913DJ46D
Number of pages: 368
Word Count: 72k
Cover Artist: Christian Bentulan
Book Description:
Minx, a royal Fae has been tasked with saving her people. Problem is, the only way to do that is by slaying a dragon and bringing their hide back to Paddling Grounds. The magic that resides inside dragons is strong and without it her people will die.
Except Minx has never slayed a dragon, she hasn’t even ever seen one, but she knows where to find them. With help from her Faelyr, half fae and half tiger companion, Minx sets out to Talon Range.
Kaleb, the dragon heir to the Pyra clan isn’t looking for war. But then again no one has ever asked him what he wants. He has a duty and he will do whatever is needed to keep his people safe. Even if that means taking on the darkness himself.
When Kaleb and Minx come face to face, a battle erupts. Neither are giving up, neither will fail. Until they realize they share a common enemy and only together can they defeat them.
With a pull between them that is strictly forbidden, Minx and Kaleb find they are on their own and time is running out.
A fae, a dragon and a war neither are prepared for. The end of both species is near and only they can save each other.
How to Kill a Dragon is the first book in the Heir of Dragons trilogy by USA Today Bestselling Author J.A. Culican. Full of dark magic, dragon shifters and forbidden romance. Fans of Jennifer L. Armetrout and Sarah J. Maas will love this new epic fantasy romance with a dose of dragon riding and magic bonding.
https://amzn.to/32lSLcw
#Fantasy #Dragons #Fae #HeirofDragons #DarkMagic #DragonShifters
A Bewitching Tuesday
Ambrosia [Book Tour with Excerpt] #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/Lu4250EJM1F
#Horror Invasion of the Undead Death Stalker Chronicles Book One by Samurai Dan Coglan
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Full of dark magic, dragon shifters, & forbidden romance How to Kill a Dragon is the first book in the Heir of Dragons trilogy by USA Today Bestselling Author J.A. Culican.
https://amzn.to/32lSLcw
#Fantasy #Dragons #Fae #HeirofDragons #DarkMagic #DragonShifters
While secretly dreaming of becoming the new star of an underwater mermaid show at a local theme park, Leah meets Ray Junior. As their new friendship begins to grow, Leah comes to the realization that there's more to him than meets the eye. https://amzn.to/2QZFiok #YA #YoungAdult
How to Kill a Dragon by J.A. Culican #Fantasy #Dragons #Fae #HeirofDragons #DarkMagic #DragonShifters
How to Kill a Dragon Heir of Dragons Book OneJ.A. CulicanGenre: FantasyPublisher: Dragon Realm PressDate of Publication: 4/29/2021ISBN: 9798728327523ASIN: B0913DJ46DNumber of pages: 368Word Count: 72k
Cover Artist: Christian Bentulan
Tagline: The dragons are gathering, which can only mean one thing. Death.
Book Description:
Minx, a royal Fae has been tasked with saving her people. Problem is, the only way to do that is by slaying a dragon and bringing their hide back to Paddling Grounds. The magic that resides inside dragons is strong and without it her people will die.
Except Minx has never slayed a dragon, she hasn’t even ever seen one, but she knows where to find them. With help from her Faelyr, half fae and half tiger companion, Minx sets out to Talon Range.
Kaleb, the dragon heir to the Pyra clan isn’t looking for war. But then again no one has ever asked him what he wants. He has a duty and he will do whatever is needed to keep his people safe. Even if that means taking on the darkness himself.
When Kaleb and Minx come face to face, a battle erupts. Neither are giving up, neither will fail. Until they realize they share a common enemy and only together can they defeat them.
With a pull between them that is strictly forbidden, Minx and Kaleb find they are on their own and time is running out.
A fae, a dragon and a war neither are prepared for. The end of both species is near and only they can save each other.
How to Kill a Dragon is the first book in the Heir of Dragons trilogy by USA Today Bestselling Author J.A. Culican. Full of dark magic, dragon shifters, and forbidden romance. Fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout and Sarah J. Maas will love this new epic fantasy romance with a dose of dragon-riding and magic bonding.
Excerpt
“It sounds like the Fae are going to have a big fight on their hands,” said Kaleb, arms crossed. “We'll find some way to protect the realm—”
“I'll say we will,” interrupted Minx. “I'm going to find myself a dragon's hide and get it to the elders before time runs out. That's the mission. Nothing's changed.”
The dragon shifter sighed, kneading his brow with a few fingers. “We're going to find a way to protect the realm,” he repeated. “Another way.”
“If we don't reset the shields, then—”
Kaleb raised a hand to silence her. “You want to protect your home, your people. I understand that. In fact, I respect it.” He donned a genuine smile, motioning at the chair she'd just abandoned. “You know, that's what I was raised to do, too. To defend my kind at any cost. You only get one homeland, one people. Only a coward wouldn't risk everything to defend their own. But what you're asking for...” He shook his head. “There has to be another way. And together, I think we can find it, Minx.”
***
Watching the movements of the sword very closely, he'd managed to reach out and grab the Fae's thin arm before she could connect with her weapon, and applying his forceful grip, the dragon shifter put pressure on her forearm till she cried out in pain and the sword fell from her grasp. She fell to her knees, tugging and panting but ultimately unable to pull away from him.
He heard the smooth nocking of an arrow, the drawing of a bow. “No!”
Minx had wasted no time. With her opponent disarmed by the dragon shifter, she'd loaded a fresh shot and prepared to deliver a point-blank coup de grace. The arrow had begun to fly, only to meet its terminus in Kaleb's waiting hand. The sharpened tip of the arrow sheared the skin of his palm neatly, but he was able to stop the thing before it reached its intended target, and he cast it away with a wince.
“What are you doing?” demanded Minx, pulling another arrow from her quiver.
At this, he reached out and took Minx by the arm, pulling her close with such unexpected force she dropped her bow. A wide-eyed rag doll in his furious gaze, she found herself nearly nose-to-nose with him, his hot breath streaking across her reddening cheek. “No more. You can't kill her, Minx,” he ordered. “The fight is over. Understand?”
They remained in this way for several beats, the race of her pulse felt clearly against his wounded palm. From this distance—closer than he'd ever been to her before—he couldn't help taking in the faint quiver of her soft lips, the innocence of her wide, watery eyes. Sure, she was a Fae—but he couldn't deny her loveliness. She didn't pull away from him, didn't make an immediate effort to break free, and the quickening of her pulse almost gave him the impression she liked being in his grasp.
Get ahold of yourself, he thought, letting her go gently when he was sure she would no longer lash out. He shook his head, sporting an almost embarrassed grin. There are more important things to worry about. Are you really going to let yourself get carried away with this girl? She's a Fae, after all! What are you thinking?
Minx's face had taken on an uncharacteristic flush. She drew away from him, lowering her gaze and slowly picking up her weapon. Running a hand through her dark, tousled locks, she couldn't seem to find her voice and stood silently beside the cage where Mau watched in silence.
He had to force himself to look away from Minx, to distract himself and quiet the thumping of his own heart. A Dragon and a Fae? You're really losing it, aren't you? But then, maybe...
***
Kaleb, having regained his breath, struggled to his feet. “You're not taking her anywhere, you understand me?” He stood upright with a pained grunt, arms hanging at his sides.
Torrent pointed at the dragon and shot Alla a sharp glance. “I'd love to leave them out of it, but they insist on butting in. I suppose I have no choice.” He thrust out an open palm, fingers arrayed rigidly like claws, and turned toward Kaleb. “You should have stayed down the first time.”
There was, in the next instant, a flash of blinding light.
The sound of splitting metal and splintering trees sounded, and Minx felt a powerful burst of wind wash past her. It came so intensely that she fell onto her back, unable to remain seated on the ground, while Kaleb was hurried off his feet entirely and thrust against the nearest tree.
When the dust had settled and her eyes had adjusted after the brilliant flash, Minx turned to Kaleb and began crawling toward him.
And then she halted, heart seizing and guts churning.
Slack-jawed and moaning, Kaleb had been pinned to the massive trunk of the tree—not by any invisible force or psychical trick, but by arrows. Three stone-colored arrows, conjured by Torrent, had penetrated Kaleb's dense armor and impaled him at various points through the chest and stomach. The tips of said arrows had passed straight through him, and were buried in the trunk of the ancient tree, which had rattled and creaked as though a mere sapling.
It was impossible. Everything she'd witnessed was impossible. No normal arrow could hope to pierce Kaleb's thick plate armor. But Torrent had stuck the dragon shifter with three at once, summoning them from thin air. He remained pinned to the tree, bleeding profusely. His end was very near. No one could sustain that kind of damage and hope to recover.
***I've not only disgraced my father, but my entire people. I'm not worthy of the title of Dragon Hunter—or Royal Fae, even. I feel like I've betrayed them all...
“What are you talking about?” blurted Minx. “He very nearly killed you, Kaleb! We need to be careful around him.”
“You're right,” he conceded, “but he faced me this way, man-to-man. Let's see how he fares man-to-dragon.”
Minx had been waiting for this day. The wait had seemed to her an eternity. Journeying across the land with Kaleb and Mau, finding herself in one mess after another, she had begun to wonder whether the fateful clash would ever arrive. Now, as Kaleb lumbered on with her on his back, the wait was over. She squinted into the distance, spying untold hordes bearing down on her precious homeland. There were more marchers flooding in from the horizon than she could hope to slay with a hundred full quivers, and she felt almost dizzy at the immensity of their ranks. It's like a dream, she thought absently, clinging to the dragon shifter's scales. Minx knew what it meant to fight in a battle; this, however, was a war.
***
About the Author:J.A. Culican is a USA Today Bestselling author of the middle grade fantasy series Keeper of Dragons. Her first novel in the fictional series catapulted a trajectory of titles and awards, including top selling author on the USA Today bestsellers list and Amazon, and a rightfully earned spot as an international best seller. Additional accolades include Best Fantasy Book of 2016, Runner-up in Reality Bites Book Awards, and 1st place for Best Coming of Age Book from the Indie book Awards.
J.A. Culican holds a Master's degree in Special Education from Niagara University, in which she has been teaching special education for over 13 years. She is also the president of the autism awareness non-profit Puzzle Peace United. J.A. Culican resides in Southern New Jersey with her husband and four young children.
For more information about J.A. Culican visit
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May 10, 2021
New Young Adult Novel by Bestselling Author David-Matthew Barnes
David-Matthew Barnes
Genre: YA
Publisher: Cayelle Publishing/Coulture
Paperback: 248 pages
ISBN-10: 1952404630
ISBN-13: 978-1952404634
After getting into trouble at her high school in Chicago, seventeen-year-old Leah Cassels moves to a small seaside town in California to live with her father. Leah's efforts to leave her past behind are put to the test by new friends Monica and Sabina, two popular girls who seem to have it all.
While secretly dreaming of becoming the new star of an underwater mermaid show at a local theme park, Leah lands a part-time job at the park's snack bar where she meets Ray Junior.
As their new friendship begins to grow, Leah comes to the realization that there's more to him than meets the eye. Encouraged by Ray Junior to stand on her own, Leah tries to distance herself from Monica and Sabina, unaware of the consequences for doing so.
https://amzn.to/2QZFiok
#Mermaid #MermaidShow #YA #YoungAdult #MarijuanaMermaid #DavidMatthewBarnes
A Bewitching Monday
How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse with Paul Rudd #Fantasy #SciFi #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/NnWw50EIKxl
INTERVIEW WITH SAMURAI DAN COGLAN (Invasion of the Undead) #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/H5xf50EIKI5
Interview - Apocalipstick by Lisa Acerbo #Horror #Dystopian #RomanticFantasy #NARomance #bewitchingbooktours
Review of Ambrosia by David-Matthew Barnes
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The Liminal Chronicles Book One by Amy Winters-Voss #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/jGl950EIKZs
Kicking and Screaming by McCarty Griffin #Paranormal #GhostHunting #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/VLml50EIKXH
Hunting The Beast by W. T. Watson - Urban Fantasy - Werewolves, cryptid creatures and a protagonist straight out of the pages of lore! - Interview #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/qVCA50EIKF1
While secretly dreaming of becoming the new star of an underwater mermaid show at a local theme park, Leah meets Ray Junior. As their new friendship begins to grow, Leah comes to the realization that there's more to him than meets the eye. https://amzn.to/2QZFiok #YA #YoungAdult
Virtual Book Tour: Kicking and Screaming by McCarty Griffin #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/zQZK50EIKQk
Bootleggers by Paul Rudd - Book Tour #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/i7wo50EIKup
SPOTLIGHT - PARANORMAL - KICKING AND SCREAMING by McCarty Griffin #bewitchingbooktours https://thebookjunkiereadspromos.blog...
Full of dark magic, dragon shifters, & forbidden romance How to Kill a Dragon is the first book in the Heir of Dragons trilogy by USA Today Bestselling Author J.A. Culican.
https://amzn.to/32lSLcw
#Fantasy #Dragons #Fae #HeirofDragons #DarkMagic #DragonShifter
Hunting The Beast [Book Tour with Excerpt] #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/OfvS50EIKCO
May 7, 2021
The dragons are gathering, which can only mean one thing. Death.
Heir of Dragons
Book One
J.A. Culican
Genre: Fantasy
Publisher: Dragon Realm Press
Date of Publication: 4/29/2021
ISBN: 9798728327523
ASIN: B0913DJ46D
Number of pages: 368
Word Count: 72k
Cover Artist: Christian Bentulan
Book Description:
Minx, a royal Fae has been tasked with saving her people. Problem is, the only way to do that is by slaying a dragon and bringing their hide back to Paddling Grounds. The magic that resides inside dragons is strong and without it her people will die.
Except Minx has never slayed a dragon, she hasn’t even ever seen one, but she knows where to find them. With help from her Faelyr, half fae and half tiger companion, Minx sets out to Talon Range.
Kaleb, the dragon heir to the Pyra clan isn’t looking for war. But then again no one has ever asked him what he wants. He has a duty and he will do whatever is needed to keep his people safe. Even if that means taking on the darkness himself.
When Kaleb and Minx come face to face, a battle erupts. Neither are giving up, neither will fail. Until they realize they share a common enemy and only together can they defeat them.
With a pull between them that is strictly forbidden, Minx and Kaleb find they are on their own and time is running out.
A fae, a dragon and a war neither are prepared for. The end of both species is near and only they can save each other.
How to Kill a Dragon is the first book in the Heir of Dragons trilogy by USA Today Bestselling Author J.A. Culican. Full of dark magic, dragon shifters and forbidden romance. Fans of Jennifer L. Armetrout and Sarah J. Maas will love this new epic fantasy romance with a dose of dragon riding and magic bonding.
https://amzn.to/32lSLcw
#Fantasy #Dragons #Fae #HeirofDragons #DarkMagic #DragonShifters
A Bewitching Friday
UF Author W. T. Watson: Cliché pet peeves in romance, horror, scifi… #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/ulsm50EH9u2
Author Interview - Bootleggers by Paul Rudd #Fantasy #SciFi #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/rA5C50EH9my
Kicking and Screaming by McCarty Griffin #Paranormal #GhostHunting #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/XGaV50EH9B0
Ambrosia by David-Matthew Barnes #Romance #ChickLit
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Whoever possesses the Great Library of the Underworld rules Hell itself & threatens the destiny of both the Heavens & Earth.
The Underworld Library: Hellbrary Book One by Laura Bickle
Free with Kindle Unlimited https://amzn.to/3du2jXU
#DarkFantasy #FantasyBooks #KindleUnlimited
The Liminal Chronicles by Amy Winters-Voss
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SPOTLIGHT - FANTASY SCIENCE FICTION - BOOTLEGGER by Paul Rudd #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/AaGO50EH9kJ
Full of dark magic, dragon shifters, & forbidden romance How to Kill a Dragon is the first book in the Heir of Dragons trilogy by USA Today Bestselling Author J.A. Culican.
https://amzn.to/32lSLcw
#Fantasy #Dragons #Fae #HeirofDragons #DarkMagic #DragonShifter
Apocalipstick [Book Tour Spotlight] #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/4zmG50EH9h9
Hunting The Beast by W. T. Watson #UrbanFantasy
Hunting The BeastW. T. Watson
Genre: Urban Fantasy Publisher: Beyond The Fray PublishingDate of Publication: March 5. 2021ISBN: 978-1-954528-02-4ASIN: B08Y76T3QFNumber of pages: 220Word Count: 64,934Cover Artist: L Douglas Hogan
Tagline: Werewolves, cryptid creatures and a protagonist straight out of the pages of lore!
Book Description:
An ancient evil stalks the Adirondacks…
A ghost hunter is faced with events she has never seen before…
A private investigator is not at all what he seems…
When Zachary Collins agrees to help the head of Buffalo Paranormal Investigations with a hostile haunting, he has no idea he will be immersing himself in the hunt for an ancient monster or that the monster may be hunting him.
Zach will need all of his skill, both magical and mundane, to keep his client alive and to survive Hunting the Beast.
Amazon
Excerpt
Stakeouts are not the most interesting part of my jobs but, on this night, the surveillance duty was alright. It was warm for an October night in Buffalo and Chippewa street was alive with a number of interesting characters. I took a sip of the hot Jamaican Blue I had picked up from the local coffee shop and scanned the street again, trying to parse a werewolf out of the crowd of students and young professionals moving up and down the street.
I’d been told by one of the local witches, a frequent information source, that she had seen a wolf that she did not recognize from the local pack at The Palmero, the local metal bar. Now, it was possible that Alonso Martinez, the Buffalo Pack Alpha, had inducted a new member but, if so, I should have been informed. I am, after all, the Buffalo Region’s Black Dog and I am responsible for enforcing the Charter, the laws of the Otherworld, on the werewolf population.
Whether Alonso was holding out on me or we had a rogue wolf in our midst, I needed to know about it so I had been watching the Palermo for several evenings, hoping to encounter the mysterious werewolf.
I had finished my third cup of coffee and was beginning to think that this night was a wash when I spotted the wolf. He had come around the corner from Delaware slowly. He was a young man of average height incongruously wearing aviator shades in the dark night. It was not the silliness of the sunglasses at night that cued me; it was the fact that as soon as he got close to the human crowds people formed an unconscious ring around him.
Humans have worked hard to become rational beings, to ignore the things that go bump in the night, but they have not evolved so far that they do not recognize a predator in their midst. The boy did not even have enough control to damp his inner carnivore so that he could mix with human society. That made him a rogue and my job now was to bring him in.
I exited the car slowly, conscious that sudden movement might alert the werewolf and moved across the street. Even an untrained wolf had uncannily sharp senses so I checked to make certain the wind was blowing in my face before moving closer to my target. I had dressed in black so I blended with the Goth crowd outside the Palermo until I was directly behind my subject. Speaking softly enough that nonhuman ears could not hear me, I murmured, “ Listen carefully and do not move. I know what you are. Stand quietly and I promise you that no harm will come to you . . .
About the Author:
W. T. Watson is a coffee addict and writer of both fiction and non-fiction. He infuses his work with his expertise in cryptozoology, monster lore, magic, Forteana and the paranormal. W.T. brings a unique shamanic and magical perspective to all of his work after over 30 years of exploration in these topics. When he is not writing or reading about monsters, he can be found outdoors allowing his dogs to take him for a walk around his neighbourhood in Kitchener, Ontario. He lives with his spouse, Stacey, in a townhome that would be jammed with books if it weren’t for e-readers. https://www.facebook.com/blackdog60
https://twitter.com/WTWatson2
https://www.instagram.com/curunir60/
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16154993.W_T_Watson
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