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October 21, 2014
Cover Reveal - THE DARKNESS WITHIN by Kelly Hashway
After dying of cancer at seventeen and being brought back to life by an evil witch who turned her into a monster, Samantha Thompson thinks she's finally gotten past all the tragedy in her life. Now she's part of a coven of good witches who are helping her and her boyfriend, Ethan Anderson, learn to use the powers they received from other witches. Aside from the fact that Sam and Ethan are still in hiding from their old lives--the ones they had before Sam was brought back to life--things couldn't be better. Sam and Ethan are inseparable. What could go wrong?
Magic.
Ethan's magic came from a witch who'd turned as evil as possible, and though his coven thought he'd be fine, the more he uses his magic, the stranger he starts acting. The magic inside him is changing who he is. One minute he's Sam's sweet, perfect Ethan and the next, he's a complete stranger. Even with all her witchy power, Sam is helpless against the magic corrupting Ethan. Can Sam find out what's wrong with him before she loses him to dark magic forever?
Author Bio:
Kelly Hashway grew up reading R.L. Stein’s Fear Street novels and writing stories of her own, so it was no surprise to her family when she majored in English and later obtained a masters degree in English Secondary Education from East Stroudsburg University. After teaching middle school language arts for seven years, Hashway went back to school and focused specifically on writing. She is now the author of three young adult series, one middle grade series, and several picture books. She also writes contemporary romance under the pen name Ashelyn Drake. When she isn’t writing, Hashway works as a freelance editor for small presses as well as for her own list of clients. In her spare time, she enjoys running, traveling, and volunteering with the PTO. Hashway currently resides in Pennsylvania with her husband, daughter, and two pets.
Hashway is represented by Sarah Negovetich of Corvisiero Literary Agency.
Title: The Darkness WithinAuthor: Kelly HashwayPublisher: Spencer Hill Press (www.spencerhillpress.com) Please feel free to use any text, images, links, etc. from our website.Release Date: June 2, 2015Formats: Paper, e-book
If you’d like to request an ARC, please use the reviewer form on their website. http://spencerhillpress.com/reviewers.html
Magic.
Ethan's magic came from a witch who'd turned as evil as possible, and though his coven thought he'd be fine, the more he uses his magic, the stranger he starts acting. The magic inside him is changing who he is. One minute he's Sam's sweet, perfect Ethan and the next, he's a complete stranger. Even with all her witchy power, Sam is helpless against the magic corrupting Ethan. Can Sam find out what's wrong with him before she loses him to dark magic forever?
Author Bio:
Kelly Hashway grew up reading R.L. Stein’s Fear Street novels and writing stories of her own, so it was no surprise to her family when she majored in English and later obtained a masters degree in English Secondary Education from East Stroudsburg University. After teaching middle school language arts for seven years, Hashway went back to school and focused specifically on writing. She is now the author of three young adult series, one middle grade series, and several picture books. She also writes contemporary romance under the pen name Ashelyn Drake. When she isn’t writing, Hashway works as a freelance editor for small presses as well as for her own list of clients. In her spare time, she enjoys running, traveling, and volunteering with the PTO. Hashway currently resides in Pennsylvania with her husband, daughter, and two pets.
Hashway is represented by Sarah Negovetich of Corvisiero Literary Agency.
Title: The Darkness WithinAuthor: Kelly HashwayPublisher: Spencer Hill Press (www.spencerhillpress.com) Please feel free to use any text, images, links, etc. from our website.Release Date: June 2, 2015Formats: Paper, e-book
If you’d like to request an ARC, please use the reviewer form on their website. http://spencerhillpress.com/reviewers.html
October 12, 2014
Hey All - I'll Be Facilitating A Writing Workshop November 8! And, You Should Come
Yep, you read that right: yours truly will be facilitating a writing workshop November 8, along with the equally awesome Trisha Wooldridge and Jennifer Carson. The press release is below, but if you'd like more information (or sign up) email me at jenniferaprovost@gmail.com.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Learn about writing craft, editing, publishing, and publicity with award-winning authors, editors, and publicists at Annie’s Book Stop of Worcester.
Worcester, MA, October 1, 2014 – On Saturday, November 8, Annie’s Book Stop of Worcester on 65 James Street will be offering an all-day Writers Workshop from 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM. The workshop will have three parts: Writing and Editing, What to Expect from Publishing (On Your Own or With a Publisher), Marketing and Publicity of your Work. The workshop will be run by Trisha J. Wooldridge, Jennifer Carson, and Jennifer Allis Provost—three friends and colleagues whose experience has covered all aspects of publishing, from writing to publicity.
Trisha J. Wooldridge is the author of two middle grade novels (under T.J. Wooldridge) as well as nearly a dozen short stories, two of which won EPIC awards as part of the Bad-Ass Faeries anthologies, and one which was nominated for a Stoker award from Epitaphs: Journal of the New England Horror Writers. Trish also is a senior editor for Spencer Hill Press, the president of Broad Universe, and has been a freelance journalist, reviewer, and editor for over ten years. Find out more at www.anovelfriend.com.
Jennifer Carson is the lead imprint editor for Spencer Hill Middle Grade, an imprint of Spencer Hill Press. Before becoming an editor for SHP, she was a freelance editor for many years. She specializes in fantasy world building and magic systems. Jennifer is also the author of the award-winning Hapenny Magick, and it's forthcoming sequel, Tangled Magick, as well as an award-winning fiber artist. You can learn more about Jennifer at her website: www.thedragoncharmer.com or www.spencerhillmiddlegrade.com.
Jennifer Allis Provost wears several hats, but she likes author and publicist the best. As a publicist, she utilizes a combination of her marketing degree, ten-plus years of corporate experience, and vivacious personality to get her client’s titles in front of readers. She has published an urban fantasy series, Copper Legacy, and the epic fantasy Chronicles of Parthalan. Jennifer has also been featured in several horror and fantasy anthologies. Follow Jennifer (and learn about her other hats) @parthalan or visit her website at http://jenniferallisprovost.wordpress....
Workshop participants can also choose to get a critique of the first five pages of their work, the query and synopsis submission package, or their marketing plan. Cost for the workshop is $40 or $50 with critique. Cost includes lunch and participants MUST pre-register. Pre-register at the store, in-person or via telephone, or through one of the instructors. Final deadline for registration with critique is Friday, October 31. Item to be critiqued must be handed in at this time. Final deadline for registration without critique is Monday, November 3rd.
Sign-up and join us for a unique, all-day workshop on November 8th that will help you through the many facets of publishing with three professionals in the industry.
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October 4, 2014
SHATTERED WORLD (#2, Broken World series) by Kate L. Mary
Shattered World (#2, Broken World series)
by Kate L. Mary
Post-Apocalyptic/Zombie Series
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***Warning: Contains Spoilers for Broken World***
“Here goes nothin’,” Axl says, echoing my thoughts. He leans down and fools with the wires under the steering wheel. The dead bang against the car, but even more have surrounded the sedan. I dig my nails into my legs while I wait for Axl to do whatever he has planned. He grunts, and a few sparks fly. My entire body jerks when the deafening sound of the alarm rings through the car. The world around us explodes. The bodies go crazy and converge on the car, banging on it with their hands, their bodies, their faces. They leave thick smears of black on the windows as they desperately try to get in. The door handle rattles, and some even climb on top of the car. They’re wild and frantic. It’s so terrifying that for a moment I can’t remember exactly why we decided to do this. My heart pounds and I cover my ears, trying to block out the sounds of the hammering and the alarm. Trying to keep the terror at bay. All I want to do is run, but there’s nowhere to go. The realization that we’re stuck hits me so hard I start to shake. Then the sedan drives off. It turns the corner with the truck close behind it, and I relax just a little. They’re going to make it. Nathan and his wife, their daughter. Two other little boys who have years ahead of them. Trey can get back to Parvarti and Winston to his daughter. They will have food and safety. That’s why we chose to commit suicide in this horrifying way. Axl pries my hands away from my ears and pulls me against his chest. He wraps his arms around me as the pounding continues. He doesn’t say anything, and neither do I. All I can do is watch silently as the truck pulls out of sight. After a few minutes, he turns the alarm off, but the damage is already done. They know we’re in here, and they won’t give up until they’ve broken in. A crack starts at the corner of the windshield and travels across. Then another. A dead man hurls himself against the glass and pounds his fists. Hundreds of cracks fan out across the windshield in a frightening web pattern, and I have to stifle the urge to scream. It’s safety glass, so it doesn’t give. At least not yet. “I won’t let them get us.” Axl’s lips brush against my head, and strands of hair fall into my face. They tickle my nose, but I can’t find the motivation to move them aside. I nod and swallow against the lump in my throat. He doesn’t mean he won’t let them get in, because we both know there’s nothing we can do about that now. Surprisingly though, I’m okay with it. A bullet to the brain sounds a lot better than being ripped apart by the undead.
Kate L. Mary is a stay-at-home mother of four and an Air Force wife. She spent most of her life in a small town just north of
Dayton, Ohio where she and her husband met at the age of twelve. Since their marriage in 2002, they have lived in Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, and California. Kate enjoys any post-apocalyptic story – especially if zombies are involved – as long as there is a romantic twist to give the story hope. Kate prefers nerdy, non-traditional heroes that can make you laugh to hunky pieces of man-meat, and her love of wine and chocolate is legendary among her friends and family. She currently resides in Oklahoma with her husband and children.
than kindness, but she’s prepared to do whatever it takes to reach her daughter. The virus is spreading, and by the time the group makes it to California, most of the population has been wiped out. When the dead start coming back, Vivian and the others realize that no electricity or running water are the least of their concerns. Now Vivian has to figure out how to be a mother under the most frightening circumstances, cope with Angus’s aggressive mood swings, and sort out her growing attraction to his brooding younger brother, Axl. While searching for a safe place to go, they pick up a pompous billionaire who may be the answer to all their problems. Trusting him means going into the middle of the Mojave Desert and possibly risking their lives, but with the streets overrun and nowhere else to turn, it seems he might be their only chance for survival.Amazon │Barnes & Noble │ Kobo│ Google Play
September 30, 2014
Waiting on wednesday: MARTYR by A.R. Kahler
Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill from Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases we are eagerly awaiting!
Title: MARTYR (The Hunted: Book One)Author: A.R. KahlerPublisher: Spencer Hill PressExpected Publication Date: October 28, 2014
Three years have passed since magic destroyed the world.
Those who remain struggle to survive the monsters roaming the streets, fighting back with steel and magic—the very weapons that birthed the Howls in the first place.Tenn is one such Hunter, a boy with the ability to harness the elements through ancient runes. For years, the Hunters have used this magic to keep the monsters at bay, but it's never been enough to truly win the war. Humans are losing.When Tenn falls prey to an incubus named Tomás and his terrifying Kin, Tenn learns there's more to this than a fight for survival. He's a pawn in a bigger game, one with devastating consequences. If he doesn't play his part, it could cost him his life, his lover and his world.
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1939392780/ref=x_gr_w_bb?ie=UTF8&tag=httpwwwgoodco-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1939392780&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2Barnes and Noble Link: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/martyr-ar-kahler/1119317450?ean=9781939392787&itm=1&usri=9781939392787&cm_mmc=AFFILIATES-_-Linkshare-_-GwEz7vxblVU-_-10:1&r=1,%201
Alex is many things, but first and foremost, he’s a Sagittarius.Born in Iowa and educated across the States, he’s taught circus in Amsterdam and Madrid, gotten madly lost in the Scottish wilderness, received his Masters in Creative Writing from Glasgow University, and drummed with Norse shamans. Sometimes he also walks about on stilts. Or sews. Or hammers tiny pieces of metal into pretty shapes.When he’s not writing or climbing in the rafters, he’s probably drinking coffee. And seeing as he currently resides in Seattle, there’s coffee aplenty.
He is represented by Laurie McLean of Foreword Literary.Alex's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ARKahlerAlex's Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5393419.A_R_KahlerAlex's Website: http://www.arkahler.coma Rafflecopter giveaway
September 29, 2014
MIDNIGHT KISS: Four New Adult Paranormal Romances
This Halloween, prepare to be haunted by a kiss…
Midnight Kiss is a limited edition collection of four BRAND NEW, NEVER RELEASED novellas, all set in New Orleans on Halloween night.
AFTER MIDNIGHT by Sarra Cannon
From the outside, Becca Goldberg looks like any normal freshman girl at Tulane, but she’s been keeping a terrible secret. She’s really Allison Moore—a young witch from Peachville hiding out from an evil coven of witches known as the Order of Shadows. She thinks she is safe until an unexpected accident occurs. Now, she only has until midnight on Halloween until her identity is discovered.
She must turn to the hottest, most elusive guy on campus for help. Will he help save her? Or will her life come crashing down around her after midnight?
THE MIDNIGHT TEST by Juliana Haygert
Being the weakest witch of her generation, nineteen-year-old Hazel is convinced she’s supposed to live a normal, human life—except for the occasional ghost hunting. When Hazel moves to New Orleans, the most powerful witch coven in the world grants her a chance to join them, but only if she passes a dangerous test on Halloween night. Everything is going fine until mysterious Sean steps in Hazel’s way, putting her entire test at risk.
Will she be able to ace the test and keep them both alive at the same time?
SEDUCTION’S KISS by Alyssa Rose Ivy
Never agree to a road trip to New Orleans with your roommate. At least not when your roommate is dragging you along while she reconnects with an ex boyfriend. Possible consequences of failing to take my advice:
1) Unknowingly going out with a vampire stripper.
2) Getting kidnapped by said vampire’s nest mates.
3) Falling head over heels for your winged hero.
Believe it or not number 3 is the worst one, especially when no one believes you that he exists.
KISS OF AWAKENING by Jennifer Snyder
With one kiss, everything will change…
When a mysterious letter arrives from her estranged mother, twenty-one year old Kenna Blake and her best friend, Bree, make a trip to New Orleans hoping for a little Halloween fun and to get away. The mystifying Crescent City has something else in store for her though.
Cryptic messages, a hot tour guide, and a new sense Kenna can’t seem to explain are just the beginning of this eye opening trip. Will Kenna accept what awakens with in her or will she crumble under its reality?
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Midnight Kiss is a limited edition collection of four BRAND NEW, NEVER RELEASED novellas, all set in New Orleans on Halloween night.
AFTER MIDNIGHT by Sarra Cannon
From the outside, Becca Goldberg looks like any normal freshman girl at Tulane, but she’s been keeping a terrible secret. She’s really Allison Moore—a young witch from Peachville hiding out from an evil coven of witches known as the Order of Shadows. She thinks she is safe until an unexpected accident occurs. Now, she only has until midnight on Halloween until her identity is discovered.
She must turn to the hottest, most elusive guy on campus for help. Will he help save her? Or will her life come crashing down around her after midnight?
THE MIDNIGHT TEST by Juliana Haygert
Being the weakest witch of her generation, nineteen-year-old Hazel is convinced she’s supposed to live a normal, human life—except for the occasional ghost hunting. When Hazel moves to New Orleans, the most powerful witch coven in the world grants her a chance to join them, but only if she passes a dangerous test on Halloween night. Everything is going fine until mysterious Sean steps in Hazel’s way, putting her entire test at risk.
Will she be able to ace the test and keep them both alive at the same time?
SEDUCTION’S KISS by Alyssa Rose Ivy
Never agree to a road trip to New Orleans with your roommate. At least not when your roommate is dragging you along while she reconnects with an ex boyfriend. Possible consequences of failing to take my advice:
1) Unknowingly going out with a vampire stripper.
2) Getting kidnapped by said vampire’s nest mates.
3) Falling head over heels for your winged hero.
Believe it or not number 3 is the worst one, especially when no one believes you that he exists.
KISS OF AWAKENING by Jennifer Snyder
With one kiss, everything will change…
When a mysterious letter arrives from her estranged mother, twenty-one year old Kenna Blake and her best friend, Bree, make a trip to New Orleans hoping for a little Halloween fun and to get away. The mystifying Crescent City has something else in store for her though.
Cryptic messages, a hot tour guide, and a new sense Kenna can’t seem to explain are just the beginning of this eye opening trip. Will Kenna accept what awakens with in her or will she crumble under its reality?
Amazon: http://bit.ly/1x2mBOo
Amazon UK: http://bit.ly/1poMDTf
Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/1x2mkLj
Google: https://bit.ly/1poMBdW
iBooks: https://bit.ly/1x2mv9u
Kobo: http://bit.ly/1poMv6k
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22874207-midnight-kiss
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September 14, 2014
Cover Reveal - MILAYNA by Michelle Pickett
COVER REVEAL:
MILAYNA by Michelle K. Pickett
In the battle for her soul, which side will she choose?
Series Name: The Milayna SeriesGenre: Young Adult (Paranormal Romance)Publisher: Clean Teen PublishingCTP Content Rating: YAmRelease Date: March 17, 2015
From the bestselling author of PODs comes an unforgettable tale of action, intrigue, and following your heart in the midst of betrayal.
It’s hard being good all the time. Everyone needs to be bad once in a while. But for seventeen-year-old Milayna, being good isn’t a choice. It’s a job requirement. And it’s a job she can’t quit. Born a demi-angel, Milayna steps in when danger and demons threaten the people around her, but being half angel isn’t all halos and happiness. Azazel, Hell’s demon, wants Milayna’s power and he’ll do anything to get it. But he only has until her eighteenth birthday, after which she becomes untouchable.
With the help of other demi-angels, Milayna thwarts the trouble Azazel sends her way. Fighting by her side is Chay. He’s a demi-angel who's sinfully gorgeous, and Milayna falls hard. But is Chay her true love… or her nemesis in disguise?
When she learns of a traitor in her group, there’s no one she can trust… not even the one she loves.
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Milayna
by Michelle K. Pickett Giveaway ends November 01, 2014.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win
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ABOUT MICHELLE K. PICKETT:
Michelle is the bestselling author of the young adult novel “PODs.” She was born and raised in Flint, Michigan, but now lives in a sleepy suburb outside Houston with her extremely supportive husband, three school-aged children, a 125 pound “lap dog,” and a very snooty cat.
Red Bull or Monster Khaos are her coffee of choice, and she can’t write without peanut butter M&Ms and a hoodie. A hopeful romantic; she loves a swoon-worthy ending that will give her butterflies for days. She writes across genres in the young adult and new adult age groups. She loves to hear from her readers.
Michelle signed her new young adult contemporary novel— Unspeakable, with Clean Teen Publishing in 2014.
Keep up-to-date on her current and future projects at www.michelle-pickett.com.
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MILAYNA by Michelle K. Pickett
In the battle for her soul, which side will she choose?
Series Name: The Milayna SeriesGenre: Young Adult (Paranormal Romance)Publisher: Clean Teen PublishingCTP Content Rating: YAmRelease Date: March 17, 2015
From the bestselling author of PODs comes an unforgettable tale of action, intrigue, and following your heart in the midst of betrayal.
It’s hard being good all the time. Everyone needs to be bad once in a while. But for seventeen-year-old Milayna, being good isn’t a choice. It’s a job requirement. And it’s a job she can’t quit. Born a demi-angel, Milayna steps in when danger and demons threaten the people around her, but being half angel isn’t all halos and happiness. Azazel, Hell’s demon, wants Milayna’s power and he’ll do anything to get it. But he only has until her eighteenth birthday, after which she becomes untouchable.
With the help of other demi-angels, Milayna thwarts the trouble Azazel sends her way. Fighting by her side is Chay. He’s a demi-angel who's sinfully gorgeous, and Milayna falls hard. But is Chay her true love… or her nemesis in disguise?
When she learns of a traitor in her group, there’s no one she can trust… not even the one she loves.
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Milayna by Michelle K. Pickett Giveaway ends November 01, 2014.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win
Did you add Milayna to your Goodreads TBR List?
ABOUT MICHELLE K. PICKETT:
Michelle is the bestselling author of the young adult novel “PODs.” She was born and raised in Flint, Michigan, but now lives in a sleepy suburb outside Houston with her extremely supportive husband, three school-aged children, a 125 pound “lap dog,” and a very snooty cat.Red Bull or Monster Khaos are her coffee of choice, and she can’t write without peanut butter M&Ms and a hoodie. A hopeful romantic; she loves a swoon-worthy ending that will give her butterflies for days. She writes across genres in the young adult and new adult age groups. She loves to hear from her readers.
Michelle signed her new young adult contemporary novel— Unspeakable, with Clean Teen Publishing in 2014.
Keep up-to-date on her current and future projects at www.michelle-pickett.com.
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August 26, 2014
Waiting on Wednesday: VISION by Lisa Amowitz @covercontessa, @lisa_amowitz, @SpencerHillP
Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill from Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases we are eagerly awaiting!
Title: Vision
Author: Lisa Amowitz
Publisher: Spencer Hill Press
Expected Publication Date: September 9, 2014
BLURB:
The light is darker than you think…
High school student Bobby Pendell already has his hands full—he works almost every night to support his disabled-vet father and gifted little brother. Then he meets the beautiful new girl in town, who just happens to be his boss’s daughter. Bobby has rules about that kind of thing. Nothing matters more than keeping his job.
When Bobby starts to get blinding migraines that come with scary, violent hallucinations, his livelihood is on the line. Soon, he must face the stunning possibility that the visions of murder are actually real. With his world going dark, Bobby is set on the trail of the serial killer terrorizing his small town. With everyone else convinced he’s the prime suspect, Bobby realizes that he, or the girl he loves, might be killer's next victim.
WMy young adult novel BREAKING GLASS is available now
Amazon, BN, Oblong Books
The light is darker than you think.
Visit me on the web at: lisaamowitz.com
Breaking Glass on GOODREADS
Lisa Amowitz was born in Queens and raised in the wilds of Long Island, New York where she climbed trees, thought small creatures lived under rocks and studied ant hills. And drew. A lot.Lisa has been a professor of graphic design at Bronx Community College where she has been tormenting and cajoling students for nearly eighteen years. She started writing eight years ago because she wanted something to illustrate, but somehow, instead ended up writing YA. Probably because her mind is too dark and twisted for small children.BREAKING GLASS which was released July 9, 2013 from Spencer Hill Press, is her first published work. VISION, the first of the Finder series will be released in 2014 along with an unnamed sequel in the following year. LIFE AND BETH will also be released in the near future. So stay tuned because Lisa is very hyper and has to create stuff to stay alive. Facebook Author page
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Teaser Tuesday, GALLOWGLASS edition
In reviewing my posts over the past few months, I realized that I've been mostly doing cover reveals and blog hops, promoting others rather than myself. Now, don't get me wrong; I believe in sharing the love with my fellow authors, and will continue to do so. I just need to balance helping them with helping me.
As a result of this new mindset, today I sent off my very first query for GALLOWGLASS, and I am so fricken' excited! A little background on this project: as you may or may not know, I've always been fascinated by Celtic myths and legends. A few years ago I stumbled onto the story of Robert Kirk, a seventeenth century minister who wrote a book called The Secret Commonwealth of Elves, Fauns and Fairies. (Check it out, it's a real book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4168758-the-secret-commonwealth-of-elves-fauns-and-fairies )
While taking a night time stroll around the fairy hill in 1692, Robert Kirk died, apparently from a stroke. Legend states that he didn't die, but that the fairies, outraged that he revealed their secrets, kidnapped him and imprisoned him in a tree atop the fairy hill. According to the rumors, he's still there today.
Holy crap, here was a real guy, who had not only written about his dealings with fairies, but was supposedly punished for doing so. And he died on a fairy hill! Seriously, you can't make this stuff up.
So, I started making stuff up about him, what had he been doing, had he really just been standing there in a tree, did he even remember his time as a reverend? And, what would happen if he was set free?
Below is the query I sent out for GALLOWGLASS, the latest step in a project that I've been working on for over five years. I'm excited, proud, nervous...but most of all, I'd like to know what you think? Would you read it?
Here it is, the fairy hill where it all beganWhat would you do if you’d crossed an entire ocean to get away from your problems, only to run smack dab into the Fairy Queen’s personal assassin?
Desperate to escape a recent heartbreak, Karina Stewart accepted a research grant in the UK to work on her doctoral thesis. Along for the ride is her brother, Chris, who had been a best-selling author until his ex-fiancée sued him for plagiarism. Karina’s research brings them to Aberfoyle, Scotland, where local legend claims that seventeenth century minister Robert Kirk was kidnapped by fairies. Quite by accident, Karina frees Reverend Kirk.
Robert tells Karina that he spent the last few hundred years not as a prisoner, but as the Fairy Queen’s gallowglass, a mercenary cum assassin. Despite her brother’s warnings, Karina lets Robert accompany them on their tour of Scotland. After they’re attacked by demons sent to retrieve Robert, Karina realizes that the Fairy Queen will do anything to reclaim Robert. Only, Karina doesn’t want to let him go.
As a result of this new mindset, today I sent off my very first query for GALLOWGLASS, and I am so fricken' excited! A little background on this project: as you may or may not know, I've always been fascinated by Celtic myths and legends. A few years ago I stumbled onto the story of Robert Kirk, a seventeenth century minister who wrote a book called The Secret Commonwealth of Elves, Fauns and Fairies. (Check it out, it's a real book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4168758-the-secret-commonwealth-of-elves-fauns-and-fairies )
While taking a night time stroll around the fairy hill in 1692, Robert Kirk died, apparently from a stroke. Legend states that he didn't die, but that the fairies, outraged that he revealed their secrets, kidnapped him and imprisoned him in a tree atop the fairy hill. According to the rumors, he's still there today.
Holy crap, here was a real guy, who had not only written about his dealings with fairies, but was supposedly punished for doing so. And he died on a fairy hill! Seriously, you can't make this stuff up.
So, I started making stuff up about him, what had he been doing, had he really just been standing there in a tree, did he even remember his time as a reverend? And, what would happen if he was set free?
Below is the query I sent out for GALLOWGLASS, the latest step in a project that I've been working on for over five years. I'm excited, proud, nervous...but most of all, I'd like to know what you think? Would you read it?
Here it is, the fairy hill where it all beganWhat would you do if you’d crossed an entire ocean to get away from your problems, only to run smack dab into the Fairy Queen’s personal assassin?Desperate to escape a recent heartbreak, Karina Stewart accepted a research grant in the UK to work on her doctoral thesis. Along for the ride is her brother, Chris, who had been a best-selling author until his ex-fiancée sued him for plagiarism. Karina’s research brings them to Aberfoyle, Scotland, where local legend claims that seventeenth century minister Robert Kirk was kidnapped by fairies. Quite by accident, Karina frees Reverend Kirk.
Robert tells Karina that he spent the last few hundred years not as a prisoner, but as the Fairy Queen’s gallowglass, a mercenary cum assassin. Despite her brother’s warnings, Karina lets Robert accompany them on their tour of Scotland. After they’re attacked by demons sent to retrieve Robert, Karina realizes that the Fairy Queen will do anything to reclaim Robert. Only, Karina doesn’t want to let him go.
August 17, 2014
Cover Reveal - CROW'S REST by Angelica R. Jackson
Book Blurb:Avery Flynn arrives for a visit at her Uncle Tam's, eager to rekindle her summertime romance with her crush-next-door, Daniel.
But Daniel’s not the sweet, neurotic guy she remembers—and she wonders if this is her Daniel at all. Or if someone—some thing—has taken his place.
Her quest to find the real Daniel—and get him back—plunges Avery into a world of Fae and changelings, where creatures swap bodies like humans change their socks, and magic lives much closer to home than she ever imagined.
And here it is:
Author Bio:
Angelica R. Jackson, in keeping with her scattered Gemini nature, has published articles on gardening, natural history, web design, travel, hiking, and local history. Other interests include pets, reading, green living, and cooking for food allergies (the latter not necessarily by choice, but she’s come to terms with it). Ongoing projects include short fiction, poetry, novels, art photography, and children’s picture books.
In 2012, she started Pens for Paws Auction, which features critiques and swag from agents and authors to raise money for a no-kill, cage-free cat sanctuary where she volunteers, Fat Kitty City.
She’s also been involved with capturing the restoration efforts for Preston Castle (formerly the Preston School of Industry) in photographs and can sometimes be found haunting its hallways.
Title: Crow’s RestAuthor: Angelica R. JacksonPublisher: Spencer Hill Press (www.spencerhillpress.com) Release Date May 2015Formats: Paper, e-book
If you’d like to request an ARC, please use the reviewer form:http://spencerhillpress.com/reviewers.html
But Daniel’s not the sweet, neurotic guy she remembers—and she wonders if this is her Daniel at all. Or if someone—some thing—has taken his place.
Her quest to find the real Daniel—and get him back—plunges Avery into a world of Fae and changelings, where creatures swap bodies like humans change their socks, and magic lives much closer to home than she ever imagined.
And here it is:
Author Bio:
Angelica R. Jackson, in keeping with her scattered Gemini nature, has published articles on gardening, natural history, web design, travel, hiking, and local history. Other interests include pets, reading, green living, and cooking for food allergies (the latter not necessarily by choice, but she’s come to terms with it). Ongoing projects include short fiction, poetry, novels, art photography, and children’s picture books.
In 2012, she started Pens for Paws Auction, which features critiques and swag from agents and authors to raise money for a no-kill, cage-free cat sanctuary where she volunteers, Fat Kitty City.
She’s also been involved with capturing the restoration efforts for Preston Castle (formerly the Preston School of Industry) in photographs and can sometimes be found haunting its hallways.
Title: Crow’s RestAuthor: Angelica R. JacksonPublisher: Spencer Hill Press (www.spencerhillpress.com) Release Date May 2015Formats: Paper, e-book
If you’d like to request an ARC, please use the reviewer form:http://spencerhillpress.com/reviewers.html
August 14, 2014
Trailer Reveal: QUEEN OF SOMEDAY by Sherry D. Ficklin
I am super excited to finally reveal the book trailer forQueen of Someday: A Stolen Empire NovelBefore she can become the greatest empress in history, fifteen-year-old Sophie will have to survive her social-climbing mother’s quest to put her on the throne of Russia—at any cost.Imperial Court holds dangers like nothing Sophie has ever faced before. In the heart of St. Petersburg, surviving means navigating the political, romantic, and religious demands of the bitter Empress Elizabeth and her handsome, but sadistic nephew, Peter. Determined to save her impoverished family—and herself—Sophie vows to do whatever is necessary to thrive in her new surroundings. But an attempt on her life and an unexpected attraction threatens to derail her plans.Alone in a new and dangerous world, learning who to trust and who to charm may mean the difference between becoming queen and being sent home in shame to marry her lecherous uncle. With traitors and murderers lurking around every corner, her very life hangs in the balance. Betrothed to one man but falling in love with another, Sophie will need to decide how much she’s willing to sacrifice in order to become the empress she is destined to be. What people are saying about Queen of Someday: "Love, betrayal, adventure and hard decisions that have no "right answer"... Russian Court is an exercise in "survival of the fittest" and Queen of Someday is a beautiful start to the journey of an innocent young girl growing into one of the greatest leaders of all time." ~June Stevens, author"I was caught hook, line and sinker with this novel about a young girl's battle in a world that seems perfect on the surface, but is sinister and twisted underneath. I think one of the reasons I loved this book so much is because there was no fantasy or paranormal element the book. I would have loved it just as much if there had been, but to see that somewhere seemingly so safe could be so deadly, without a hint of magic or witchcraft, was haunting." ~Bonfire Book Reviews"Queen of Someday" is a guilty pleasure read. Just like CW shows and Lifetime movies, it's full of drama, scandal and betrayal. And I just couldn't look away. I found myself gasping and grinning maniacally at every turn. Sophie's schemes delighted me in a way that made me question my own sanity. I enjoyed "Queen of Someday" in the same way that one enjoys CW shows; the melodrama is strangely addictive, but I'm embarrassed to admit exactly how much I enjoyed it." ~The Nerdy Journalist reviewsAnd be sure to enter the giveaway!
Can't wait to see more? Queen of Someday is available for pre-order here, and will be available everywhere October 7th 2014.
*The footage is courtesy of KK Studios, and the layout and transitions are by Courtney Knuckles and Clean Teen Publishing.
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