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November 30, 2012
Author Spotlight Nina Croft
Happy Friday Lizzyland!
Today we have a giveaway and a three book spotlight from author Nina Croft!!!
Check it out!
Synopsis:
Waking up after a brutal werewolf attack, telepath Tasha Grant finds herself a prisoner of The Facility, an organization carrying out illegal research into the paranormal. She dreams of freedom, a normal life, and going home, but after eight long years, she believes it will never happen. Her life changes with the arrival of the stunningly gorgeous Jack, the latest unwilling guest of The Facility. Passion flares between them, but Jack refuses to share his body or his mind.
Jack must fight his burning desire for Tasha; he has a job to do—destroying The Facility—plus a very good reason for keeping his distance from for the young werewolf. Only when they escape their prison, does he admit his feelings and accept the possibility of a future together. However, Tasha yearns for a normal life, and Jack is a vampire…
As the past unravels and they uncover the secrets behind Tasha’s attack, she realizes that ‘home’ is farther away than ever. Now, she must decide if that matters when the alternative is a place at Jack’s side…
Synopsis:
Anya, a powerful telepath, always believed she worked for the good guys–the organization that created her, trained her, and turned her into the ultimate weapon. Her most recent assignment: to assassinate the head of a group of mercenaries. The very man she believes is responsible for the death of her sister.
Investigating the disappearance of three pack members, Alpha werewolf Sebastian Quinn finds himself under scrutiny of a deadly group, The Agency. Caught in their cross-hairs he must now fight to save his own life.
Captured and held by the charismatic werewolf, Anya feels the stirrings of passion. For the first time there is something beyond duty. Now she is faced with a choice — complete her assigned mission or risk everything she has ever known for a chance at love.
Synopsis:
Six years ago, an attack by a rogue werewolf plunged Doctor Connor McNair’s perfect life into nightmare. Now the mere scent of blood awakens the beast within him. He’s teetering on the brink of self-destruction when an intriguing rumour leads him to the desolation of Rannoch Moor and the one woman who might call him back from the darkness.
Part of a telepathic experiment that went dangerously wrong, Keira’s mind will destroy anyone who gets too close. Unable to control her powers, she has cut herself off from all human contact and found a measure of peace hiding on the moors with only the wild animals for company. Until Connor arrives, awakening hopes and desires buried deep inside her.
Connor is determined to save her, but some wounds are beyond the powers of a doctor to heal and time is running out, because Keira’s mind holds secrets that certain people would kill to keep hidden…
Releases 10th December 2012
Omnibus edition containing all three novellas also available 10th December2012
Bio:
Nina Croft grew up in the north of England. After training as an accountant, she spent four years working as a volunteer in Zambia, which left her with a love of the sun and a dislike of 9-5 work. She then spent a number of years mixing travel (whenever possible) with work (whenever necessary) but has now settled down to a life of writing and picking almonds on a remote farm in the mountains of southern Spain.
Nina writes all types of romance often mixed with elements of the paranormal and science fiction.
And now for the GIVEAWAY!!!!
November 26, 2012
“Christmas Lites II” Launches Today! All proceeds donated to NCADV
The lovely Amy Eye corralled us writing cats again this year for the second annual short story holiday anthology, Christmas Lites II, cover by Mae I Design. As with last year, ALL PROCEEDS go to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, a truly worthy cause. So, grab the ebook and/or paperback and support the NCADV! (Oh, and for my contribution, I return to the world of Santa’s Ninja Elves after receiving great feedback last year about the first story!)
Available in ebook from: Amazon, Amazon UK, Kobo, Smashwords.
Available in paperback format from: Amazon, Amazon UK, Barnes and Noble.
Join us this Christmas season as authors from across the globe unite to spread holiday cheer and raise money for a very important cause. You will delight in the various stories these authors have created in order to take you on a journey from inside their heads and into your heart. Fairy tales, mysteries, journeys with zombies and monsters, vampires, angels, trips to the North Pole and much more await inside the covers of this book. All proceeds from the book are being donated to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Not only will you get a taste of the spirit of the season, but you will do so knowing you did your part in helping a very worthy cause. Merry Christmas!
Contributing authors:
Addison Moore
Amy Eye
Angela Yuriko-Smith
Cassie McCown
E.C. Stilson
Frank Smith
JA Clement
JG Faherty
Kimberly Kinrade
Lizzy Ford
Lynn Rush
Melynda Fleury
Misty Baker (Mysti Parker)
Monica La Porta
Nichole Chase
Patti Larsen
S. Patrick Pothier
Tish Thawer
Tricia Kristufek
Vered Ehsani
Elizabeth Evans
Author Feature Geoff Wakeling
Hello Lizzyland!
Today’s feature is author Geoff Wakeling here to tell us about two of his books!
Synopsis:
Ever wondered why the Scottish woods are so wild? Why it’s dangerous to be out at night? Why, even on beautiful moonlit nights, it’s safer to be nestled up beside a crackling fire? Roberta Arlington and the residents of Ridgewood are about to find out.
Roberta Arlington lives in Ridgewood, a small and sleepy town on the Scottish border, where she is completely content with her life. That is, until she stumbles upon a corpse at the local boarding school and finds that her world starts to unravel into chaos.
As questions begin to emerge as to just how the victim died, Roberta discovers herself caught in a world which she never knew existed. Like a shadow hanging behind Roberta’s own life, another world hovers in the background, waiting silently until trying to break through. Roberta soon discovers that she’ll have to find all the strength she has to survive the path laid before her.
Find this via Amazon, Amazon UK, Smashwords, Barnes and Noble and Kobo
Available via: Amazon, Amazon UK, Smashwords and Kobo
About the author:
G. Wakeling (Geoff) is a Brit living in the buzz of London life but hailing from Suffolk; a land where your nearest neighbour can be several miles away. His paranormal, fantasy and science fiction writing are a bid to escape the hum-drum of every day life, and his novels have the perfect balance of escapism, intrigue and suspense. He likes to adventure, and has climbed to 4400m above sea level, and dived to 40m below the murky waters of the sea….yet still his quest continues to explore as much of the world, real and fictional, as possible.
Find out more about Geoff by visiting his sites:
Twitter
Facebook
Website
November 23, 2012
New Release: “Autumn Storm” (#2, Witchling Trilogy)
“Autumn Storm” (#2, Witchling Trilogy) is now available. Please welcome the newest member of Lizzy’s ebook family! We’ll populate the links as the retailers bring them online!
Available from: Amazon, Amazon UK, Barnes and Noble, Kobo*, iTunes*, Smashwords, Lizzy’s store. (*Kobo and iTunes readers: the novelette “Summer Night” has been included in “Autumn Storm.”)
A girl with no memory, hidden in plain sight. A boy with no hope, freefalling into Darkness.
Autumn doesn’t know why she remembers a boarding school she’s never visited, or why her reflection isn’t always … hers. There’s another girl in the mirror, a dark-haired ghost that emerges one night to guide her to a cliff near the school. Only Autumn can’t remember what happened there and why it’s so important. Beck’s gentle touch soothes her distress while Decker’s every look sets her body on fire. Caught between the twins, she struggles to understand her instincts and magick while working through the pain caused by a mysterious car accident that left her disabled, barely able to walk.
Unable to recover from Summer’s death, Decker slowly surrenders to the Dark. He can’t live with the pain, and those around him keep Autumn’s secret too well. The guilt he feels when he falls for her – and betrays Summer’s memory – drives him farther from the Light, until he loses control and begins taking the souls of Light witchlings. As the protector of Light, Beck must choose between confronting his twin and watching more witchlings suffer. Decker realizes Beck has come between more than him and the witchlings. With neither of them willing to let Autumn go, they turn on each other.
Only one of them knows the truth. Only one of them will walk away, unless Autumn can find a way to save them both.
Series Feature: The Angels by Lisa Grace
Happy Friday Lizzyland!
Today we have a super feature for you!!!
The Angel Series by Lisa Grace and here it is!
Synopsis:
The difference between vampires and angels? Angels are real.
This Angel Series volume contains Angel in the Shadows, Book 1; Angel in the Storm, Book 2; and Angel in the Ice, Book 3. The Angel Series is optioned for film by Motion Picture Pro Studios, (which has been involved with five academy award winning movies), and is currently in development.
Fifteen-year-old Megan Laughlin has a gift or what seems like a curse at times–to see angels. When Judas, an evil angel, enrolls in her high school he threatens to destroy her family, friends, and classmates. Why has Judas targeted Megan and those she loves?
Contains:
Angel in the Shadows, Book 1
Fifteen-year-old Megan Laughlin has a gift; or what seems like a curse at times. Megan sees angels and demons.
Megan knows her destiny is to protect her friends against dark angels who try to sway them into situations that can destroy their souls, their lives, and their eternity.
At school she recognizes an über popular boy, as a demon hell-bent on destroying her and everyone she loves. As Judas spreads horrible rumors and overdoses two of her classmates at a rave, Megan realizes the enormity of his power. While classmates die, Megan, with the help of an angel, Johnny, and a team of friends will face the fight of their lives as they battle Judas.
Megan thinks God hasn’t given her any “special” powers, but discovers she has what she needs as she confronts Judas and his seemingly unconquerable power.
PERMANENTLY FREE on Smashwords.
Angel in the Storm, Book 2
Max, Megan’s younger brother, is missing. He’s been sold to human traffickers in New Orleans by the evil angel Judas. Megan is soon arrested and charged with her missing brother’s murder. The only way to clear her name is to find Max. With the help of Johnny, who is a good angel, and her friends, Megan is soon on the run in a desperate attempt to find and rescue Max.
When Judas offers her an impossible choice–how can Megan choose? The battle continues as lives are threatened and lost, not only by the rising waters of a hurricane, but in a climatic confrontation with Judas, and some will not make it out alive…
Angel in the Ice, Book 3
Megan Laughlin has a gift, or what seems like a curse at times, to see angels. Judas, an evil angel enrolled in her high school, tags along with her youth group on their winter-break ski trip.
While in the mountains of North Carolina, an approaching blizzard provides Judas the perfect cover– to up the death count and gather more souls. Meanwhile, Seth discovers his gift, Sam fights his drug addiction, and Megan is confronted by Judas to deliver on her promise. Seemingly, harmless temptations have life-changing consequences for the survivors at the resort.
Reviews:
“Miss Grace rocks the originality!” werevampsromance.org
“Suspense drips off every page.” Alexis Del Cid reporter KOIN CH 6, Portland, Oregon CBS News
Author Bio:
Wife and mom. Now the unusual stuff. I had a pet opposum, he’s featured in Angel in the Storm, Book 2. I write articles for Eye on the Paranormal and am on the panel of theIndie Authors Web TV Show on the Hangout Networks. I love to talk to fans. I rehab wildlife, hate the sun (live in Florida though), but love to be outside. I drink at least a half a pot of coffee a day for the antioxidants and so I can feel naughty.
You can find Lisa the following places:
Website
Twitter
Facebook
Email @ lisagracebooks@yahoo.com
November 22, 2012
Double Book Feature by Coral Moore
Hello Lizzyland!
Today we have a double dip of awesomeness for you!
Book one is titled Broods of Fenrir.
Synopsis:
Shapeshifter Brand Geirson was raised to rule the Broods of Fenrir, but he refused his birthright. Instead, he killed their brutal leader–his own father–and walked away.
For hundreds of years he’s avoided brood society, until a werewolf kills an innocent human woman and Brand finds himself dragged back into the violent politics of the shapeshifters. When the two brood women who mean the most to him come under threat, he must take up the throne and risk becoming the kind of vicious bastard his father was, or let the broods descend further into chaos–taking the friend he swore to protect and his lover with them.
Warnings: Violence, Strong Language and Sexual Content
Available on:
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Barnes and Noble
Drive Thru Fiction
Itunes
Kobo
Smashwords
Paperback available via Amazon and Createspace.
Book Two is titled Marked by Odin
Synopsis:
After killing his sadistic brother, Brand inherits the responsibility for his brother’s brood. Now, he must convince the brood that their barbaric way of life belongs in the past and demand change in order to secure their future.
Crushed by the death of his mate, Gunni believes it’s only a matter of time before he succumbs to the loneliness that plagues his life. He follows Brand out of loyalty, but he secretly craves the peace that death will bring—until he is confronted with the most infuriating human he’s ever met.
Leo is a throwback who has never quite fit in with human society. Drawn into the savage world of the werewolves, not entirely against his will, he discovers that the Broods of Fenrir don’t fear much… except him.
These three conflicting personalities unite in pursuit of an unscrupulous trapper who has taken a member of Brand’s brood captive. They must track him down before he uncovers what they are and their secret is revealed.
Warnings: Violence, Strong Language and Sexual Content
Find out more about this title and its series by visiting the website.
About the author:
Coral Moore has always been the kind of girl who makes up stories. Fortunately, she never quite grew out of that. She writes because she loves to invent characters and the desire to find out what happens to her creations drives the tales she tells.
Prompted by a general interest in how life works, her undergraduate schooling was in biology. She follows science news and enjoys conversations about genetics and microbiology as much as those about vampires and werewolves. Coral writes speculative fiction and is pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Writing at Albertus Magnus College.
Currently she lives in Connecticut with the love of her life, who offers both encouragement and kicks in the tail when necessary. Also in residence are two mammals of the families Canidae and Felidae.
She released her first novel, Broods of Fenrir, in November 2011. Her second release, Elements of Rebellion, was published in May 2012. Marked by Odin, the second book in the Brood of Fenrir world is due out in November 2012.
List of places you can find her on the web:
Amazon Author Page
Facebook Author Page
Goodreads
Google +
Librarything
Shelfari
Twitter
November 19, 2012
Book Feature Cork Town by Ty Hutchinson
Hello Lizzyland!
Today’s feature is Cork Town by Author Ty Hutchinson.
Synopsis:
She’s short. She’s feisty. She’s sexy. She’s Mom. Meet FBI Agent, Abby Kane.
The Doctor Is Back.
In the quiet Corktown neighborhood of Detroit, a mutilated body has the residents nervous and for good reason. Detroit Metro Police recognize the handiwork of the serial killer known as the Doctor. But there’s a problem with that. They locked him up seven years ago.
Because of her expertise with serial killers, former hotshot detective and now FBI agent, Abby Kane, is tasked with figuring out how this madman is able to kill again. When she visits The Doctor behind bars, he swears he’s innocent and not the psychopath everyone thinks he is. Oddly enough, Abby believes him.
Corktown is a page-turning thriller that dives headfirst into the grit of Detroit, exploring government corruption and deadly violence.
Available via ebook and paperback on Amazon.
Author Bio:
My name is Ty Hutchinson and I’m from Hawaii. What does that mean? I don’t need to tan.
I’m the author of the best selling Darby Stansfield novels. Readers have described them as Tarantino meets The Office with a splash of romance. I’ve also released Corktown, the first novel in my new series featuring FBI Agent, Abby Kane. I’m very excited about it. Before this whole author thing came up, I spent twenty-two years in advertising writing stuff that irritates you. I’ve stopped that.
When I’m not writing thrillers, you’ll find me traveling the world, playing video games, eating and reading, or watching HGTV. Yup, me likey the HGTV. Don’t hate.
You can find Ty the following places:
Facebook
Blog
Twitter
Goodreads
Pintrest
November 16, 2012
Cover Reveal of Autumn Storm by Lizzy Ford
Hellooooooo Lizzyland!!!!
Today we have the AWESOME cover reveal of Book II of The Witchling Trilogy, Autumn Storm!
Check THIS out!
AND the synopsis!:
A girl with no memory, hidden in plain sight. A boy with no hope, freefalling into Darkness.
Autumn doesn’t know why she remembers a boarding school she’s never visited, or why her reflection isn’t always … hers. There’s another girl in the mirror, a dark-haired ghost that emerges one night to guide her to a cliff near the school. Only Autumn can’t remember what happened there and why it’s so important. Beck’s gentle touch soothes her distress while Decker’s every look sets her body on fire. Caught between the twins, she struggles to understand her instincts and magick while working through the pain caused by a mysterious car accident that left her disabled, barely able to walk.
Unable to recover from Summer’s death, Decker slowly surrenders to the Dark. He can’t live with the pain, and those around him keep Autumn’s secret too well. The guilt he feels when he falls for her – and betrays Summer’s memory – drives him farther from the Light, until he loses control and begins taking the souls of Light witchlings. As the protector of Light, Beck must choose between confronting his twin and watching more witchlings suffer. Decker realizes Beck has come between more than him and the witchlings. With neither of them willing to let Autumn go, they turn on each other.
Only one of them knows the truth. Only one of them will walk away, unless Autumn can find a way to save them both.
Oooooo, sounds fantastic right?
I know, I’m dying to read it as well!!!
Autumn Storm will be released on 11/23/12 (Black Friday) AND there will be prizes to be had!
That’s right!
On release day, several facebook sites and blogs alike will be posting an excerpt of the book with a chance to win an ebook AND a super Grand Prize!!!
But wait! That’s not all!
We figured that you would need to decompress from your Thanksgiving holiday and Black Friday mayhem so, that Saturday, (11/24/12) Lizzy will be holding a release party on her facebook page from the hours of 8 am CST to 7pm CST.
There will be a giveaway EVERY SINGLE HOUR.
Lizzy gave me her credit card and I went a little crazy.
So make sure you stop by and win some killer loot!
Trust me, it’s gonna be epic!
November 14, 2012
Featured Author Sara Jo Easton
Hello Lizzyland!
Today’s featured author is Sara Jo Easton here to tell us about some of her children’s books, herself and hold a giveaway! Click here to enter her giveaway!
Synopsis:
The dragon-like Onizards of the Day Kingdom keep humans as slaves, and the tyrant Fire Queen is known to kill humans to keep them in their place. When a human named Jena accidentally gets her mind telepathically Bonded to the mind of an Onizard hatchling named Senraeno, she must fake her death to survive. With the help of some unexpected allies, can Jena and Senraeno defeat the Fire Queen?
Synopsis:
Six years after her defeat and banishment, the former Fire Queen of the Sandleyr has kidnapped three important hostages. Can Bryn and his Bond Xoltorble rescue them, or will the Fire Queen get her revenge?
Synopsis:
When tragedy strikes the Night Kingdom, the youngest Zarder, Delma, and her Bond Amblomna are considered the only ones capable of stopping the Fire Queen for good. Senrae has once again been forced to stay behind, this time to uncover dark secrets for the sake of the Night Kingdom. The Blood of Senbralni binds them all together…but will it be their undoing?
Author Bio:
Sara Jo Easton drew the first Onizards when she was bored in math class (in her defense, it was the second day in a row of graphing a plane). Over a decade later, she has attended college for Journalism, has traveled extensively, and has somehow obtained two insane cats. Times may have changed since she first started writing novels in the 8th grade, but she would still get bored in math class if she had to spend two days in a row graphing planes.
You can find Sara Jo on the following sites:
Amazon
Facebook
Blog
And for the GIVEAWAY!…..
http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/share-code/NDExMGJkMTlhYjFiNTRmMDkzMTBmZGZkN2NhMDhlOjA=/
November 13, 2012
Book Feature Wicked Nights by author Diana Bocco
Today’s featured book is Wicked Nights buy Author Diana Bocco!
Synopsis:
Women are disappearing, and NYC police investigator Laurie Cole is sure Alex Volman knows something about it. Unfortunately, he’s not talking — that’s part of the territory when your family tree is loaded with magic and warlocks.
But when Alex learns that the perpetrator has something even worse up his sleeve, he can’t stay silent. He’ll help Laurie, but she’ll have to give as much as she gets.
One night. One ritual. Passion can change everything.
Buy via Amazon.
Author Bio:
Diana Bocco is a full-time freelance writer and author. Her work appears regularly in top publications throughout the world, from Marie Claire and Writher’s Digest to Adirondack Life, Self and Dog Fancy. Diana writes both fiction and non-fiction and also teaches writing workshops through CoffeeHouseForWriters.com
Diana is an avid traveler who has lived in five countries on three continents and is currently based in Thailand.
You can find Diana on her website.
