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October 3, 2014
BLACK HELLEBORE 0.99 sale and STARRY LOVE pre-order!
Yes, you read that right. Black Hellebore is currently on sale. And Scarlet Magi, the last book in the trilogy, is now available!
As if that's not enough, Starry Love, the companion novel to Masked Love, is now available for pre-order!!!! My first pre-order!
Eep!
If you could possibly help spread the news about any of these book-related tidbits, I'd be so appreciative!
So, tell me what's new with you. Have any plans for the weekend? Mine is jammed back. My oldest son turns 6 on the 9th. We're having a party for friends (karate themed!) on Saturday and then one for family Saturday night. And Sunday is gonna be just as busy with a surprise for the birthday boy. :)
September 24, 2014
Will you survive The Test of Time?
The buy links are live for THE TEST OF TIME and I am so excited for its release, guys!
Katia jumps at the chance to go to England with her best friend after Rose ditches her deadbeat boyfriend. While walking through the market, she spies a large mansion and recognizes the guy out front as her high school friend Tony. Just as they start to reconnect, Katia passes through times and lands in the arms of Lord Landon, who looks like Tony but certainly doesn’t act like him.Soon, Katia learns that this 1815 is different from the one in history books. Trapped in a parallel world, Katia struggles to not fall for Landon but his charm proves too much for her. Just when she is about to confess her love for him, Katia travels through time yet again.The course of love never did run smooth and if Katia can’t figure out and master the test of time, she’ll never see or friends again, or worse, never be reunited with Landon.
Add it on Goodreads! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23125044-the-test-of-time
Buy Links:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Test-Time-Nicole-Zoltack-ebook/dp/B00NU948BU/
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-test-of-time-nicole-zoltack/1120381395?ean=2940150743984
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-test-of-time/id922220162?mt=11
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/479151
Kobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/the-test-of-time-3
Katia jumps at the chance to go to England with her best friend after Rose ditches her deadbeat boyfriend. While walking through the market, she spies a large mansion and recognizes the guy out front as her high school friend Tony. Just as they start to reconnect, Katia passes through times and lands in the arms of Lord Landon, who looks like Tony but certainly doesn’t act like him.Soon, Katia learns that this 1815 is different from the one in history books. Trapped in a parallel world, Katia struggles to not fall for Landon but his charm proves too much for her. Just when she is about to confess her love for him, Katia travels through time yet again.The course of love never did run smooth and if Katia can’t figure out and master the test of time, she’ll never see or friends again, or worse, never be reunited with Landon.
Add it on Goodreads! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23125044-the-test-of-time
Buy Links:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Test-Time-Nicole-Zoltack-ebook/dp/B00NU948BU/
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-test-of-time-nicole-zoltack/1120381395?ean=2940150743984
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-test-of-time/id922220162?mt=11
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/479151
Kobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/the-test-of-time-3
September 16, 2014
UNLOVABLE News from Sherry Gammon & Giveaway
Unlovable is now an audiobook!! If you click here you can get the audiobook for free with a 30 day free trial of Audible on Amazon!! You can't beat free!!
Along with the release of the audiobook, I've redesigned the covers of the first two books in the Port Fare series. ( I'm designing covers now. Click here and check them out!) To celebrate the new look, I am giving away paperback copies of the entire series.
Here is the new cover for Unlovable. I didn't change it too much because I really loved the original one. (Thank you, Paul Beeley), but another author came out with almost the exact same cover, including the coloring :'(
I kept the girl on the swing because she fits Maggie's story perfectly, though I did add flowers to the swing. The rest has been changed completely. I love the blues and pinks, and I've always wanted a moon on the cover. I also added Maggie's trailer in the background!
Here is the eBook cover:
And this is the Paperback
This is the audio book cover.
This is the new cover for Unbelievable! It's a real change. I feel this cover fits the story so much better. Lilah feels trapped by her domineering father and his demands. She desperately wants to break free...can't tell you anymore or I'll spoil the story ;) I feel this new cover portrays Lilah and what she is going through in a much stronger way, and it seems to fit in better with the other covers. While I loved the old cover, and had a huge say in its design, (Thank you again, Paul) it seemed out of place with book one & three's covers. This one holds the same "feel," if you will.
Here is the Ebook cover:
And this is the paperback
Unbearable's cover didn't really change, only the back was updated.
So, what do you think??
Sherry's Web page
Sherry's Goodreads page
Purchase links:
AmazonBarnes and NobleKoboiTunes
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Along with the release of the audiobook, I've redesigned the covers of the first two books in the Port Fare series. ( I'm designing covers now. Click here and check them out!) To celebrate the new look, I am giving away paperback copies of the entire series.
Here is the new cover for Unlovable. I didn't change it too much because I really loved the original one. (Thank you, Paul Beeley), but another author came out with almost the exact same cover, including the coloring :'(
I kept the girl on the swing because she fits Maggie's story perfectly, though I did add flowers to the swing. The rest has been changed completely. I love the blues and pinks, and I've always wanted a moon on the cover. I also added Maggie's trailer in the background!
Here is the eBook cover:
And this is the Paperback
This is the audio book cover.
This is the new cover for Unbelievable! It's a real change. I feel this cover fits the story so much better. Lilah feels trapped by her domineering father and his demands. She desperately wants to break free...can't tell you anymore or I'll spoil the story ;) I feel this new cover portrays Lilah and what she is going through in a much stronger way, and it seems to fit in better with the other covers. While I loved the old cover, and had a huge say in its design, (Thank you again, Paul) it seemed out of place with book one & three's covers. This one holds the same "feel," if you will.
Here is the Ebook cover:
And this is the paperback
Unbearable's cover didn't really change, only the back was updated.
So, what do you think??
Sherry's Web page
Sherry's Goodreads page
Purchase links:
AmazonBarnes and NobleKoboiTunes
a Rafflecopter giveaway
September 12, 2014
STARRY LOVE Cover Reveal
It's time for another cover reveal!
I know what you're thinking. Didn't Nicole just have one? Yep! But I have more than one novel coming out yet this year.
Check it out!
Title: Masked Love #2: Starry LoveAuthor: Nicole ZoltackPublisher: Swoon RomanceRelease Date: November 4, 2014Genre: Historical, Romance
Blurb:
Lady Elizabeth is more than happy for her brother Lionel, who found love with the beautiful Lady Theodosia. Now it is her turn with the Season rapidly approaching. But then her father is stricken deathly ill, and love of any sort except familial is all Elizabeth can think of.
Her mother is desperate and hails for doctors, surgeons, even apothecaries. The upkeep of the house falls on Elizabeth and she spend long hours beside her father, watching as he betters one day and fares worse on others. Long walks with the stable hand Callum on starry nights save Elizabeth’s sanity.
When the inevitable happens, Lady Elizabeth is forced to go to London. The gentlemen there, however, hold no candle to the kind and caring Scottish Callum. Shortly before her father’s death, Callum had returned to his homeland to try and find a cure for her father. As time passes with no word, no letters, and Elizabeth must choose whether the love that blossomed between them is worth denying the man her mother wishes for her.
Eep! I'm excited for this release! Be sure to add STARRY LOVE to your to-read list on Goodreads!
And speaking of releases, the release date for THE TEST OF TIME has been pushed back. As soon as it releases, I'll let you all know!
I know what you're thinking. Didn't Nicole just have one? Yep! But I have more than one novel coming out yet this year.
Check it out!
Title: Masked Love #2: Starry LoveAuthor: Nicole ZoltackPublisher: Swoon RomanceRelease Date: November 4, 2014Genre: Historical, Romance
Blurb:
Lady Elizabeth is more than happy for her brother Lionel, who found love with the beautiful Lady Theodosia. Now it is her turn with the Season rapidly approaching. But then her father is stricken deathly ill, and love of any sort except familial is all Elizabeth can think of.
Her mother is desperate and hails for doctors, surgeons, even apothecaries. The upkeep of the house falls on Elizabeth and she spend long hours beside her father, watching as he betters one day and fares worse on others. Long walks with the stable hand Callum on starry nights save Elizabeth’s sanity.
When the inevitable happens, Lady Elizabeth is forced to go to London. The gentlemen there, however, hold no candle to the kind and caring Scottish Callum. Shortly before her father’s death, Callum had returned to his homeland to try and find a cure for her father. As time passes with no word, no letters, and Elizabeth must choose whether the love that blossomed between them is worth denying the man her mother wishes for her.
Eep! I'm excited for this release! Be sure to add STARRY LOVE to your to-read list on Goodreads!
And speaking of releases, the release date for THE TEST OF TIME has been pushed back. As soon as it releases, I'll let you all know!
September 2, 2014
The amazing cover for THE TEST OF TIME
Considering I've written historicals before and that I tend toward fantasy/paranormal type stories, it's a wonder that I haven't written a time travel before.
Well, that's changed. Astraea Press is publishing not one but two time travel romances by me! Both feature the Regency era. The first is THE TEST OF TIME. I figured today would be a great day to have the cover reveal since it's also a big day for me - my oldest son is starting first grade today and it's also my thirtieth birthday.
I guess I've made you wait long enough. Wanna see the amazing cover???
I could not be happier with it. I love every detail. Seriously. What do you think of it?
BLURB: Katia jumps at the chance to go to England with her best friend after Rose ditches her deadbeat boyfriend. While walking through the market, she spies a large mansion and recognizes the guy out front as her high school friend Tony. Just as they start to reconnect, Katia passes through times and lands in the arms of Lord Landon, who looks like Tony but certainly doesn’t act like him.Soon, Katia learns that this 1815 is different from the one in history books. Trapped in a parallel world, Katia struggles to not fall for Landon but his charm proves too much for her. Just when she is about to confess her love for him, Katia travels through time yet again.The course of love never did run smooth and if Katia can’t figure out and master the test of time, she’ll never see or friends again, or worse, never be reunited with Landon.
So I'm sure you're dying to know the release date and luckily it's not that far away! THE TEST OF TIME releases September 9th! Be sure to grab it on the 9th!
Be sure to add it on Goodreads!
How was your Labor Day weekend?
Well, that's changed. Astraea Press is publishing not one but two time travel romances by me! Both feature the Regency era. The first is THE TEST OF TIME. I figured today would be a great day to have the cover reveal since it's also a big day for me - my oldest son is starting first grade today and it's also my thirtieth birthday.
I guess I've made you wait long enough. Wanna see the amazing cover???
I could not be happier with it. I love every detail. Seriously. What do you think of it?
BLURB: Katia jumps at the chance to go to England with her best friend after Rose ditches her deadbeat boyfriend. While walking through the market, she spies a large mansion and recognizes the guy out front as her high school friend Tony. Just as they start to reconnect, Katia passes through times and lands in the arms of Lord Landon, who looks like Tony but certainly doesn’t act like him.Soon, Katia learns that this 1815 is different from the one in history books. Trapped in a parallel world, Katia struggles to not fall for Landon but his charm proves too much for her. Just when she is about to confess her love for him, Katia travels through time yet again.The course of love never did run smooth and if Katia can’t figure out and master the test of time, she’ll never see or friends again, or worse, never be reunited with Landon.
So I'm sure you're dying to know the release date and luckily it's not that far away! THE TEST OF TIME releases September 9th! Be sure to grab it on the 9th!
Be sure to add it on Goodreads!
How was your Labor Day weekend?
August 30, 2014
The Test of Time cover reveal and blog tour sign up
Hi, everyone! I have some news. Astraea Press is publishing my first time travel on September 9th! I'd love for you to take part in the cover reveal and/or blog tour. Sign ups are here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4...
Blurb: Katia jumps at the chance to go to England with her best friend after Rose ditches her deadbeat boyfriend. While walking through the market, she spies a large mansion and recognizes the guy out front as her high school friend Tony. Just as they start to reconnect, Katia passes through times and lands in the arms of Lord Landon, who looks like Tony but certainly doesn’t act like him.
Soon, Katia learns that this 1815 is different from the one in history books. Trapped in a parallel world, Katia struggles to not fall for Landon but his charm proves too much for her. Just when she is about to confess her love for him, Katia travels through time yet again.The course of love never did run smooth and if Katia can’t figure out and master the test of time, she’ll never see or friends again, or worse, never be reunited with Landon.
Blurb: Katia jumps at the chance to go to England with her best friend after Rose ditches her deadbeat boyfriend. While walking through the market, she spies a large mansion and recognizes the guy out front as her high school friend Tony. Just as they start to reconnect, Katia passes through times and lands in the arms of Lord Landon, who looks like Tony but certainly doesn’t act like him.
Soon, Katia learns that this 1815 is different from the one in history books. Trapped in a parallel world, Katia struggles to not fall for Landon but his charm proves too much for her. Just when she is about to confess her love for him, Katia travels through time yet again.The course of love never did run smooth and if Katia can’t figure out and master the test of time, she’ll never see or friends again, or worse, never be reunited with Landon.
August 1, 2014
Elizabeth Arroyo's DARKNESS Cover Reveal
DARKNESSBy Elizabeth ArroyoYA Supernatural ThrillerRelease Date: August 12, 2014
Seventeen-year-old Carly Lopez suffers from post-traumatic stress, though the “post” part technically doesn’t apply…not when the killer’s still out there.
As the only survivor of the killing spree that left four dead girls in its wake, Carly fails to unearth her buried memories of that day and is consumed with guilt. After a year of silence, the killer's back, and Carly will stop at nothing to stop him.
With each new death, Carly’s reality shatters, propelling her deeper into the darkness where the dead haunt her and where the truth lies. Her only firm grasp of reality is Hunter Jackson, whose mysterious overprotectiveness of Carly forces her to doubt the reason behind her guilt.
But Hunter has a secret.
And when she discovers a horrible truth, Carly questions her involvement in the murders. Was she directly responsible? Did she help the killer? Carly soon learns that finding answers may mean risking more than just her sanity.
About the author:
Elizabeth is the author of THE SECOND SIGN and THE SECOND SHADOW, a dark young adult paranormal romance series. Elizabeth currently teaches writing to teens at a local community center. You can find more information about Elizabeth at: Website: http://www.elizabetharroyo.com.Blog: http://chandarawrites.blogspot.comFac... http://www.facebook.com/elizabetharroyo.authorTwitter: https://twitter.com/EArroyo5
July 14, 2014
Crystal Collier's SOULLESS Cover Reveal
Have you met the Soulless and Passionate? In the world of 1770 where supernatural beings mix with humanity, Alexia is playing a deadly game.
SOULLESS, Book 2 in the Maiden of Time trilogy
Alexia manipulated time to save the man of her dreams, and lost her best friend to red-eyed wraiths. Still grieving, she struggles to reconcile her loss with what was gained: her impending marriage. But when her wedding is destroyed by the Soulless—who then steal the only protection her people have—she's forced to unleash her true power.
And risk losing everything.
What people are saying about this series:
"With a completely unique plot that keeps you guessing and interested, it brings you close to the characters, sympathizing with them and understanding their trials and tribulations." --SC, Amazon reviewer
"It's clean, classy and supernaturally packed with suspense, longing, intrigue and magic." --Jill Jennings, TX
"SWOON." --Sherlyn, Mermaid with a Book Reviewer
Crystal Collier is a young adult author who pens dark fantasy, historical, and romance hybrids. She can be found practicing her brother-induced ninja skills while teaching children or madly typing about fantastic and impossible creatures. She has lived from coast to coast and now calls Florida home with her creative husband, three littles, and “friend†(a.k.a. the zombie locked in her closet). Secretly, she dreams of world domination and a bottomless supply of cheese. You can find her on her blog and Facebook, or follow her on Twitter.
COMING October 13, 2014
PREORDER your print copyor Sign up for Crystal Collier's newsletter to receive release news and freebies.
SOULLESS, Book 2 in the Maiden of Time trilogy
Alexia manipulated time to save the man of her dreams, and lost her best friend to red-eyed wraiths. Still grieving, she struggles to reconcile her loss with what was gained: her impending marriage. But when her wedding is destroyed by the Soulless—who then steal the only protection her people have—she's forced to unleash her true power.And risk losing everything.
What people are saying about this series:
"With a completely unique plot that keeps you guessing and interested, it brings you close to the characters, sympathizing with them and understanding their trials and tribulations." --SC, Amazon reviewer
"It's clean, classy and supernaturally packed with suspense, longing, intrigue and magic." --Jill Jennings, TX
"SWOON." --Sherlyn, Mermaid with a Book Reviewer
Crystal Collier is a young adult author who pens dark fantasy, historical, and romance hybrids. She can be found practicing her brother-induced ninja skills while teaching children or madly typing about fantastic and impossible creatures. She has lived from coast to coast and now calls Florida home with her creative husband, three littles, and “friend†(a.k.a. the zombie locked in her closet). Secretly, she dreams of world domination and a bottomless supply of cheese. You can find her on her blog and Facebook, or follow her on Twitter.COMING October 13, 2014
PREORDER your print copyor Sign up for Crystal Collier's newsletter to receive release news and freebies.
June 23, 2014
Angela Parkhurst's The Forgotten Fairytales gets an AMAZING New Cover!!!
The Forgotten Fairytales (Forgotten Fairytales, #1)
Once upon a time, seventeen-year-old Norah Hart believed in the lure of fairy tales and happily ever afters. That was before she was forced to live in a fairy tale nightmare.
A psychotic, couture-clad, shoe obsessed Princess.A not-so-charming, alcoholic Prince.A hot Big Bad Wolf that she absolutely cannot fall for—no matter how well he kisses.
If Norah had known she’d be attending a boarding school for the nut job reincarnations of fairy tale characters, she would have insisted on going to Moscow with her father. But getting out isn’t as easy as she thought. Especially once Norah realizes she, too, is a storybook character. An Unknown. The first one in history. Soon Norah learns she has the ability to rewrite the stories, putting everyone’s Happily Ever After in jeopardy. Some princesses will do whatever it takes to protect their endings. Even if it means betraying the one closest to you.
Amazon/Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/Forgotten-Fairytales-ebook/dp/B00I7995T8/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=8-1&qid=1392391739Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-forgotten-fairytales-angela-parkhurst/1118531023?ean=2940148172536Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20821763-the-forgotten-fairytalesWebsite: www.angelaparkhurstbooks.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/angelawritesTwitter https://twitter.com/angelaparkhurst
June 5, 2014
Video Post - What One Superpower Would You Have? with Kai Strand
Hi everyone! I’m Kai Strand, author of the Super Villain Academy series. I’m here to pose a VERY important question. But first let’s talk about Supers.
Let’s just say your girlfriend (or boyfriend-whichever) is kidnapped. It’s a good thing you’re a super villain, right? With all your awesome powers and all the other supers you know, surely you’ll be holding your gf in your arms by dinnertime.
Or not.
What do you do if no one cares anymore? You can only rely on your own awesome powers. I was curious what kind of powers people would want if they could have just one. I took to the streets to ask readers like you.
What one superpower would you have?
Find out the awesome powers these young readers would have:
Visit my YouTube channelto see other Supers on the Streets videos. Share your favorites.Now it’s your turn! Weigh-in on my website www.kaistrand.comSign up for my newsletter. (Hint: Soon I’ll be having a special giveaway for newsletter subscribers only. The more subscribers, the better the giveaway!)
Polar Opposites: Super Villain Academy, Book 2 coming June 2014
The supers are balanced. All’s well in the super world. Right? When dogs drag Oceanus away, Jeff learns the supers are so balanced, they no longer care to get involved. The only one who seems to care is Oci’s ex-villain, ex-boyfriend, Set. With Jeff’s own powers unbalanced and spiraling out of control, he wonders if they will find Oci before he looses control completely, and if they’ll find her alive.
Add on Goodreads
Need to catch up? Here is where you can pick up your copy of King of Bad: Super VillainAcademy, Book 1
About the author:
When her children were young and the electricity winked out, Kai Strand gathered her family around the fireplace and they told stories, one sentence at a time. Her boys were rather fond of the ending, “And then everybody died. The end.” Now an award winning children’s author, Kai crafts fiction for kids and teens to provide an escape hatch from their reality. With a selection of novels for young adult and middle grade readers and short stories for the younger ones, Kai entertains children of all ages, and their adults. Learn more about Kai and her books on her website, www.kaistrand.com.
Let’s just say your girlfriend (or boyfriend-whichever) is kidnapped. It’s a good thing you’re a super villain, right? With all your awesome powers and all the other supers you know, surely you’ll be holding your gf in your arms by dinnertime.
Or not.
What do you do if no one cares anymore? You can only rely on your own awesome powers. I was curious what kind of powers people would want if they could have just one. I took to the streets to ask readers like you.
What one superpower would you have?
Find out the awesome powers these young readers would have:
Visit my YouTube channelto see other Supers on the Streets videos. Share your favorites.Now it’s your turn! Weigh-in on my website www.kaistrand.comSign up for my newsletter. (Hint: Soon I’ll be having a special giveaway for newsletter subscribers only. The more subscribers, the better the giveaway!)
Polar Opposites: Super Villain Academy, Book 2 coming June 2014The supers are balanced. All’s well in the super world. Right? When dogs drag Oceanus away, Jeff learns the supers are so balanced, they no longer care to get involved. The only one who seems to care is Oci’s ex-villain, ex-boyfriend, Set. With Jeff’s own powers unbalanced and spiraling out of control, he wonders if they will find Oci before he looses control completely, and if they’ll find her alive.
Add on Goodreads
Need to catch up? Here is where you can pick up your copy of King of Bad: Super VillainAcademy, Book 1
About the author:When her children were young and the electricity winked out, Kai Strand gathered her family around the fireplace and they told stories, one sentence at a time. Her boys were rather fond of the ending, “And then everybody died. The end.” Now an award winning children’s author, Kai crafts fiction for kids and teens to provide an escape hatch from their reality. With a selection of novels for young adult and middle grade readers and short stories for the younger ones, Kai entertains children of all ages, and their adults. Learn more about Kai and her books on her website, www.kaistrand.com.
