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October 21, 2010
FIREWALKER Countown Giveaway--THE MAGIC MIRROR
Day Four of the FIREWALKER Giveaway! Comment to win a copy of Stormwalker (or backlist book) and be eligible for the Grand Prize (you know the drill).
DAY FOUR--THE MAGIC MIRROR
"Well, if you remember anything else, let me know," I said.
"Sure thing. Tell you what, give me a little tongue, and I'll see what I can think of."
"You're a mirror," I reminded it. "You don't have body parts."
"Hey, honey, I can dream."
I've gotten more email about the magic mirror than any other character! It has the voice of a drag queen and a fixation on sex. It's snarky and loud, with a penchant for bursting into show tunes in the middle of the night. But since it's saved the day on more than one occasion, Janet lets it live.
Magic mirrors hold incredible magic. They can communicate over any distance with other magic mirrors, and non-magical ones if they can attune to them. They can enhance spells, seek information, and are utterly bound to the mage in whose power it's in at the moment.
Magic mirrors also have Personality.
From FIREWALKER
"All right, keep your pants on," the mirror said. "Or not, if you're wearing that cute little black satin number."
I didn't bother to tell the mirror to shut up. It never listened anyway.
Comment to win!
DAY FOUR--THE MAGIC MIRROR
"Well, if you remember anything else, let me know," I said.
"Sure thing. Tell you what, give me a little tongue, and I'll see what I can think of."
"You're a mirror," I reminded it. "You don't have body parts."
"Hey, honey, I can dream."
I've gotten more email about the magic mirror than any other character! It has the voice of a drag queen and a fixation on sex. It's snarky and loud, with a penchant for bursting into show tunes in the middle of the night. But since it's saved the day on more than one occasion, Janet lets it live.
Magic mirrors hold incredible magic. They can communicate over any distance with other magic mirrors, and non-magical ones if they can attune to them. They can enhance spells, seek information, and are utterly bound to the mage in whose power it's in at the moment.
Magic mirrors also have Personality.
From FIREWALKER
"All right, keep your pants on," the mirror said. "Or not, if you're wearing that cute little black satin number."
I didn't bother to tell the mirror to shut up. It never listened anyway.
Comment to win!
October 19, 2010
FIREWALKER Countdown Giveaway--NASH
Day 3 of the countdown to FIREWALKER continues! Post to win a signed copy of Stormwalker (or backlist book of your choice), and to be eligible to win the Grand Prize drawn November 1.
DAY THREE--NASH JONES
"Jones," he said. Dark, biting, laconic.
"Hey, Nash. It's Janet."
There was a long silence.
"F*ck," Nash Jones said, and he hung up on me.
Nash is a complicated guy. He's a tortured ex-special forces officer, now sheriff of Hopi County, a stickler for the rules and fights PTSD. He grew up a staunch Unbeliever (one who doesn't buy into the "woo-woo" tourism of his little town), but now knows that he houses incredible magic.
Nash is a "null," a person who can absorb and negate magic, even magic of the gods. No one knows how he got that way or what he can do.
He's fiercely protective of his territory (which would be the whole county), and doesn't trust crazy people like Janet and Coyote. But sometimes he's their greatest asset, and he also knows that sometimes, he needs their help.
From FIREWALKER:
"So, educate me," Nash said. "There are Stormwalkers like you; Nightwalkers, which are vampires; and then skinwalkers, those creatures I fought out at the vortexes. What are werewolves—dogwalkers?"
I had conflicting opinions about Nash--some people really liked him; others didn't. I like him because he has many layers, which I peel away as the series goes. How do you feel about characters that you might not like at first. Do they grow on you? Or do you give up on them?
Comment to win!
DAY THREE--NASH JONES
"Jones," he said. Dark, biting, laconic.
"Hey, Nash. It's Janet."
There was a long silence.
"F*ck," Nash Jones said, and he hung up on me.
Nash is a complicated guy. He's a tortured ex-special forces officer, now sheriff of Hopi County, a stickler for the rules and fights PTSD. He grew up a staunch Unbeliever (one who doesn't buy into the "woo-woo" tourism of his little town), but now knows that he houses incredible magic.
Nash is a "null," a person who can absorb and negate magic, even magic of the gods. No one knows how he got that way or what he can do.
He's fiercely protective of his territory (which would be the whole county), and doesn't trust crazy people like Janet and Coyote. But sometimes he's their greatest asset, and he also knows that sometimes, he needs their help.
From FIREWALKER:
"So, educate me," Nash said. "There are Stormwalkers like you; Nightwalkers, which are vampires; and then skinwalkers, those creatures I fought out at the vortexes. What are werewolves—dogwalkers?"
I had conflicting opinions about Nash--some people really liked him; others didn't. I like him because he has many layers, which I peel away as the series goes. How do you feel about characters that you might not like at first. Do they grow on you? Or do you give up on them?
Comment to win!
October 17, 2010
FIREWALKER Countdown Giveaway--COYOTE
The countdown to FIREWALKER continues! Post to win a signed copy of Stormwalker (or backlist book of your choice), and to be eligible to win the Grand Prize drawn November 1, the day before FIREWALKER's release.
DAY 2--COYOTE
Janet to Coyote: "It's always so comforting to talk to you."
Coyote chuckled. "I could do more than comfort, if you'd let me."
Coyote, the first character cast for the Stormwalker series, takes over every scene he's in. He's Coyote, the Native American god, and he can shape shift between a coyote and a big, hard-muscled Native American. He's snarky, he's funny, he's powerful, and he's strong, with a penchant for trouble and an eye for the ladies. He can be protective of the weak, and no one messes with those he protects. No one messes with him, period--except maybe Mick. Coyote has a lot of respect for Mick. (You can read more about Coyote in the novella: "A Little Night Magic," by Allyson James in the Hot for the Holidays anthology [Oct. 2009]).
From FIREWALKER:
Janet: "You've been a lot of help. As usual."
"I'm not here to help, Janet," Coyote said. "I'm here to keep the balance."
"And screw as much as you can?"
A flicker of his usual grin crossed his face. "That too."
Post a comment to enter the drawing for Stormwalker (or backlist book) and to be eligible for the grand prize.
DAY 2--COYOTE
Janet to Coyote: "It's always so comforting to talk to you."
Coyote chuckled. "I could do more than comfort, if you'd let me."
Coyote, the first character cast for the Stormwalker series, takes over every scene he's in. He's Coyote, the Native American god, and he can shape shift between a coyote and a big, hard-muscled Native American. He's snarky, he's funny, he's powerful, and he's strong, with a penchant for trouble and an eye for the ladies. He can be protective of the weak, and no one messes with those he protects. No one messes with him, period--except maybe Mick. Coyote has a lot of respect for Mick. (You can read more about Coyote in the novella: "A Little Night Magic," by Allyson James in the Hot for the Holidays anthology [Oct. 2009]).
From FIREWALKER:
Janet: "You've been a lot of help. As usual."
"I'm not here to help, Janet," Coyote said. "I'm here to keep the balance."
"And screw as much as you can?"
A flicker of his usual grin crossed his face. "That too."
Post a comment to enter the drawing for Stormwalker (or backlist book) and to be eligible for the grand prize.
October 15, 2010
FIREWALKER Countdown Giveaway--MICK
Welcome to the FIREWALKER (by me as Allyson James) countdown giveaway! Comment today to win a signed copy of
Stormwalker
(or backlist book of your choice if you've already read it), and to be entered into the Grand Prize Drawing November 1.
DAY ONE--MICK
(Warning: Spoiler if you haven't read Stormwalker , but still feel free to comment)
"Hey baby. Miss me?"
He's big, he's bad-ass, he's inked, he's a biker who can turn into a fire-breathing dragon.
Mick was the last character cast for Stormwalker, and when he walked into my head I couldn't sleep for days for excitement. I'd been looking for a love interest for Janet, and Mick flashed his dragon tatts (plus the fire one across the small of his back) and told me it was him. I surrendered.
Mick's hot, he's protective, he's powerful, and he wields fire like nobody's business. He's back in Firewalker, in trouble with the dragon council, but confident he can face them down and—maybe—live through it.
One thing, though: He's going to watch over Janet and fry anything or anyone that even tries to hurt her.
From FIREWALKER:
"I won't let him touch you, Janet, I promise."
"What can you possibly do against him? He's a god."
To my surprise, Mick smiled his bad-ass smile. "Remember when he told you we'd met in the past? It was a long time ago, maybe a hundred years. I won that fight, not Coyote."
I'd been curious about the encounter since the day I'd learned about it. "What happened?"
"He invaded my territory, and I objected. Strongly. I protected what was mine and ran him off. Gods are powerful, but you don't mess with a dragon on his territory."
Post a comment about Mick (or anything you want), to be eligible to win!
DAY ONE--MICK
(Warning: Spoiler if you haven't read Stormwalker , but still feel free to comment)
"Hey baby. Miss me?"
He's big, he's bad-ass, he's inked, he's a biker who can turn into a fire-breathing dragon.
Mick was the last character cast for Stormwalker, and when he walked into my head I couldn't sleep for days for excitement. I'd been looking for a love interest for Janet, and Mick flashed his dragon tatts (plus the fire one across the small of his back) and told me it was him. I surrendered.
Mick's hot, he's protective, he's powerful, and he wields fire like nobody's business. He's back in Firewalker, in trouble with the dragon council, but confident he can face them down and—maybe—live through it.
One thing, though: He's going to watch over Janet and fry anything or anyone that even tries to hurt her.
From FIREWALKER:
"I won't let him touch you, Janet, I promise."
"What can you possibly do against him? He's a god."
To my surprise, Mick smiled his bad-ass smile. "Remember when he told you we'd met in the past? It was a long time ago, maybe a hundred years. I won that fight, not Coyote."
I'd been curious about the encounter since the day I'd learned about it. "What happened?"
"He invaded my territory, and I objected. Strongly. I protected what was mine and ran him off. Gods are powerful, but you don't mess with a dragon on his territory."
Post a comment about Mick (or anything you want), to be eligible to win!
October 14, 2010
FIREWALKER Countdown--Contest Starts Tomorrow!
Tomorrow (October 15) kicks off the FIREWALKER countdown giveaway! Every other day, until FIREWALKER's release on November 2, I'll post a snippet about the cast of FIREWALKER, by Allyson James (Stormwalker #2). All you have to do is comment to win! I'll pick a winner every other day, and at the end of the countdown (Nov 1, Day after Halloween!) I'll pick a grand prize winner.
What do you win?
Daily giveaway: A signed copy of Stormwalker (or backlist book of your choice if you've already read it and want something different).
Grand Prize: A signed copy of Stormwalker, a signed, hardback copy of PRIDE MATES by Jennifer Ashley, one backlist book of your choice (signed), and I'll throw in a pen and other goodies.
Come back tomorrow as MICK kicks off the Countdown to Firewalker!
What do you win?
Daily giveaway: A signed copy of Stormwalker (or backlist book of your choice if you've already read it and want something different).
Grand Prize: A signed copy of Stormwalker, a signed, hardback copy of PRIDE MATES by Jennifer Ashley, one backlist book of your choice (signed), and I'll throw in a pen and other goodies.
Come back tomorrow as MICK kicks off the Countdown to Firewalker!
September 28, 2010
Penelope and Prince Charming Link
So I have the thrill of seeing Penelope and Prince Charming being the number 1 bestseller in the Kindle store, and I notice that there is no button on Penelope's page so you can actually get the book. The correct link to Penelope is this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Penelope-Prince-Charming-ebook/dp/B003DYGOBO/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2
Hopefully Amazon will fix so there is no confusion.
September 18, 2010
Why Yes, It's Free!
For a limited time, one of my older books, Penelope & Prince Charming is free on Kindle from Amazon. It begins the Nvengaria series (historical with paranormal touches). If you or anyone you know has wanted to try this series, you can now for FREE! I think this runs until the end of the month. Don't worry if you don't have a Kindle! You can download the free Kindle app for your desktop computer, laptop, iPod Touch or iPhone. (I peronally read my ebooks on my iPod Touch using various apps, and...
September 8, 2010
Still Going Strong!
I appreciate all the support of my readers, and I just want to reassure everyone that I am not going away! :-) I'm writing for Berkley now, and all my series will continue in mass market paperback (as well as ebook). Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage was a strong release in July (with Berkley), and I'm looking forward to Primal Bonds (Shifters Book 2) with Berkley in March. I'm also writing more than ever! I'm working on Cam's and Hart's books for the Mackenzie series (out next year), Shi...
August 29, 2010
Mass Market paperback backlist
I'm noticing my mass markets from Dorchester/Leisure/Love Spell disappearing from Amazon as Dorchester pulls all their books out of print (they're disappearing from stores as well). At this point I have no idea if or when the books will be reprinted. I will have more information as time marches.
Meanwhile, all my Jennifer Ashley works are available from Kindle, Barnes & Noble ebooks, All Romance ebooks, Books on Board and the like (in other words, the e-versions are widely available). Rhapsody...
Meanwhile, all my Jennifer Ashley works are available from Kindle, Barnes & Noble ebooks, All Romance ebooks, Books on Board and the like (in other words, the e-versions are widely available). Rhapsody...
August 18, 2010
Primal Bonds Cover
Here it is! The final cover art for PRIMAL BONDS, Book 2 of Shifters Unbound. Pub date March 2011 from Berkley. (That's Sean Morrissey there with his big sword.)
Does it go with the cover of Book 1?
