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A Feast of Souls Blog Tour – Day Three

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I’m visiting with Book Lovers Inc today and talking about peppermint and anise. Yum!

 

I’m also sharing an exclusive snippet from Feast at the Book Whore Blog.

A Feast of Souls Blog Tour – Day Two

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Today I’m visiting Jackie at My Tower of Books, giving away books and swag! Stop by for a chat.

 

I’ll also be sharing another exclusive snippet from Feast, this time with The Book Queen!

Happy Release Day to Vaughn!

[image error]The only way to save her is to bind their souls as one.

Araneae Nation, Book 2

Born with the ability to communicate with the dead, few things take Mana by surprise. But when a canis lopes into her life, announcing himself as the long-dead father of a childhood friend, she’s shocked. To make matters worse, he has a dire message that she alone can deliver.

Now Mana must face Vaughn, the male who inspired one too many girlish fantasies, and impart the spirit’s message—without acknowledging her source—so the soul can be laid to rest.

With rumors of a burgeoning clan war setting his nerves on edge, the last thing Vaughn needs is for an innocent to get caught in the crosshairs. But the woman he remembers as an awkward girl refuses to leave his side until he’s heard her out. That’s not the only change in her that calls to him. Her kindness soothes his battle-scarred soul—and he craves her in ways a warrior shouldn’t.

When they are both captured, they learn of an even greater threat. The plague devastating the southlands has come to his clan home. And his best—and only—chance to keep his people alive is the female who walks among the dead.

Product Warnings

This book contains one fierce hero with a nose for danger, one stubborn heroine who smells like trouble, and one wolfish spirit who makes most relationships with the in-laws seem downright tame. Fur, fangs and some biting should be expected. But never fear, the hero has a sword, and he knows how to use it.

 

You can pick up your copy on Amazon, B&N, or save a couple of dollars and buy from Samhain directly.

A Feast of Souls Blog Tour Day One

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You can find me today talking about oil of oregano (and giving away books) on Anna’s Book Blog.

 

I’m also sharing an exclusive snippet with Book Lovin’ Mommas.

 

Swing by and say hello.

Proud Momma Moment

My daughter wrote this song for a project at school. You can see in the upper right hand, it’s sung to the tune of Taylor Swift’s “We are Never Ever Getting Back Together.”

 

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She performed it for me when she got home, and I loved it.

So, yeah. Proud momma over here.

Super Cute Video

I found this randomly today, and I absolutely love it.

 

GraveTells Readers Choice 2012 Nominee Spotlight: Most Original Story Universe

Today GraveTells is spotlighting one of the categories I have a book/series nominated for, and I got to pick a champion to tell others why my Araneae Nation series is worth the read. I chose Sheila from Dark Faerie Tales, and this is what she had to say:

 

The world of Araneae is a mesmerizing web of deadly grace and harsh beauty intertwined into a landscape fit for its inhabitant’s spider-like qualities. The Veil is the defining barrier between the harsh Northern lands, unfit for farming, and the sultry Southern climes that reap the rewards of more fertile plains. The various Matriarchal Clans of each region have allegiances through marriage but no overall ruler, instead relying on treaties and bonding for a larger and more stable power base. Each individual clan uses the talents particular to them in order to specialize their work and barter for what they cannot provide for themselves. This arrangement is as delicate as the silk that each Araneaean can produce from their fingertips. The interdependency may allow for prosperity but leaves each clan open to vulnerabilities.

Araneaeans are as complex and diversified as the land itself. Each individual is not necessarily reflective of their clan. The higher up on the food chain, the less freedom of choice is available; their duty to the clan overriding any personal preferences. But when there is a true match, they may choose to bind their soul’s thread together so that when one dies so the other may follow. The people are both romantic and morbid at the same time, mirroring the unforgiving landscape around them.

Araneae may make some wary, but it is a quiet hunter. It creeps within one’s mind without provocation, anchoring down and then winding its way around your heart. When you do leave, the remnants of its presence are felt like the strands of webbing blowing gently in the wind. All of these facets of Araneae make it by far the most original story universe I have read in years.

 

To check out the spotlight in its entirety, swing by GraveTells.

 

Voting starts December 21st!

Seven Days…

Araneae Nation Series Nominated for Most Original Story Universe by GraveTells!

 

Since worldbuilding is my favorite part of writing any book, I’m thrilled to have been nominated by the GraveTells team for this particular award. I hear there are cool things kicking off on December 17th involving myself and the other Storyverse nominees. I’ll keep you posted when I know more.

 

 

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Contest! Win a Trade Paperback of A Hint of Frost!

It’s no secret Frost’s cover is my favorite. I mean, just look at it…

 

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So many of you have requested a chance to win one of these, and I’m happy to oblige! Here is a contest to win a trade paperback edition of Frost three months before you can buy it!

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