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July 26, 2013
Hyde Available Now in Print & eBook
Hyde, the final book in the Dark Musicals Trilogy is available now in both print and eBook copies!
Digital copies on sale for only $2.99 until 7/29.
Rebecca Hope has
looked death in the face twice and lived to tell her tale.
She and the love of her life, Justyn Patko, land a summer
internship at a local dinner theater, performing the musical Hyde. While they
are excited about their first paid acting gig, they soon find themselves
surrounded by more experienced cast mates, jealous of their success. As if the
tension isn’t bad enough, they soon discover that the business might be a front
for something much more sinister
When Justyn is accused of a crime that she knows he would
never commit, Rebecca must decide if she wants to follow her head or her heart.
While trying to prove his innocence, she makes a shocking discovery of her own.
Everyone has something to conceal in the grand finale of the
Dark Musicals Trilogy. Rebecca has to look beyond the façade to discover the
true Hyde or face her final curtain call.
Be sure to add Hyde to your to-read list on Goodreads!
If you haven't read the first two book in the series they are also on sale through 7/29.
Phantom, Dark Musicals Book #1 - Available for only $.99
Demon, Dark Musicals Book #2 - Available for only $1.99
July 24, 2013
Stag Hunt Free 7/24 to 7/26
FREE on AMAZON
Description:
In ancient Britannia, the warrior who brought down the king
stag was named the defender of the land.
Eartha’s brother Balen has been in love with Princess Galiene
since they were children. Upon the death of the High King, the tribesmen of the
realm vie for the throne, and with it, the hand of the fair princess.
Balen is desperate to win his lady, but a rival tribesman is
equally determined to keep them apart.
With her brother, her dearest friend, and the country she
loves all hanging in the balance, Eartha must do the unthinkable to ensure her
brother’s victory in the stag hunt. Sometimes true love needs a helping
hand...or some blood to be spilled.
Excerpt:
Balen’s words became no more than whispers as the herbs
in the tea started to do their job. Before long, he fell into a fitful sleep,
still tossing and calling out to Galiene even in his dreams. But it was Eartha
who clutched his hand and lovingly smoothed the hair from his eyes until at
last he settled into a sounder slumber.
“I will not let you die, Balen,” she whispered, though
she knew he could no longer hear her. “Nor will I allow you to lose that which
you hold most dear.”
Eartha stood from the straw bed and stared into the fire.
Suddenly her cheeks were blazing, but it had little to do with the warmth of
the flames. T here was a reason Eartha had kept her brother’s injuries a
secret. If anyone knew Balen was hurt, he would have been forced to forfeit his
place in the stag hunt. But that wasn’t going to happen. Eartha was not going
to let Arn win. For her brother, for her dear friend Galiene, but most of all,
for the country she loved, Eartha had devised a plan.
“Hold on to your hope, dear brother. All is not yet
lost.”
July 23, 2013
Hyde Release Day Giveaway
Hyde, the final book in the Dark Musicals Trilogy is available now!
Rebecca Hope has
looked death in the face twice and lived to tell her tale.
She and the love of her life, Justyn Patko, land a summer
internship at a local dinner theater, performing the musical Hyde. While they
are excited about their first paid acting gig, they soon find themselves
surrounded by more experienced cast mates, jealous of their success. As if the
tension isn’t bad enough, they soon discover that the business might be a front
for something much more sinister
When Justyn is accused of a crime that she knows he would
never commit, Rebecca must decide if she wants to follow her head or her heart.
While trying to prove his innocence, she makes a shocking discovery of her own.
Everyone has something to conceal in the grand finale of the
Dark Musicals Trilogy. Rebecca has to look beyond the façade to discover the
true Hyde or face her final curtain call.
Be sure to add Hyde to your to-read list on Goodreads!
If you haven't read the first two books in the series, now is a great time to
get your copy. To celebrate the release of Hyde, Phantom is now on
sale for only $.99 exclusively on Amazon through 7/29!
Purchase
Phantom, Dark Musicals Book #1
The “Phantom” was a musical phenomenon that Rebecca had always found
enchanting. She had no idea that her life was about to mirror the play
that was her obsession. When her high school drama club chooses
“Phantom” as their annual production, Rebecca finds herself in the
middle of an unlikely love triangle and the target of a sadistic stalker
who uses the lines from the play as their calling card.
Rebecca lands the lead role of Christine, the opera diva, and like her
character, she is torn between her two co-stars—Tom the surfer and
basketball star who plays the lovable hero, and Justyn, the strangely
appealing Goth who is more than realistic in the role of the tortured
artist.
Almost immediately after casting, strange things start to happen both on
and off the stage. Curtains fall. Mirrors are shattered. People are
hurt in true phantom style. They all seem like accidents until Rebecca
receives notes and phone calls that hint at something more sinister. Is
Justyn bringing to life the twisted character of the phantom? Or in real
life are the roles of the hero and the villain reversed? Rebecca
doesn’t know who to trust, but she knows she’s running out of time as
she gets closer and closer to opening night. Only when the mask is
stripped away, will the twenty first century phantom finally be
revealed.
Demon, Book Two in the Dark Musicals Trilogy, inspired by Sweeney Todd is also on sale for $1.99 through 7/29!
Purchase
When Justyn and Rebecca set off for the New York School of
Performing Arts, they think their dreams are about to come true. To their
dismay, they aren’t in high school anymore, and the competition is steep.
Rebecca must compete against accomplished singers for a role in the production
of Demon Barber, including a stunning Gothic diva with her sights set on
Justym.
It doesn't help that things keep disappearing from their
apartment or that Rebecca's father refuses to accept that Justyn is an
essential part of her life. Yet, all this seems minimal in comparison to the
serial rapist terrorizing the campus
Consumed by fear and obsessed with revenge, Rebecca and
Justyn start living the story of Sweeney Todd—both on and off the stage.
Laura “Luna” DeLuca lives at the beautiful Jersey shore with her husband and four children. She loves
writing in the young adult genre because it keeps her young at heart. In addition to writing fiction, Laura
is also the editor of a popular review blog called New Age Mama. She is an active member of her
local pagan community, and has been studying Wicca for close to eight years. Her current works include
Destiny, Destiny Unveiled, Phantom, Morrigan, Player and Demon.
She also has short stories featured in two anthologies called HerStory and A Celtic Tapestry.
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THE GIVEAWAY
To celebrate the release of Hyde, Author Laura DeLuca has put together a Dark Musicals themed prize pack. It includes a signed copy of Phantom, geode
and geode slice, rough crystal points, incense and holder, Gothic style
leather key chains, smudge stick with abalone shell, natural stone pendant, seashell, Duffy's On the Lake Coffee Mug, handmade essential oils, steampunk playing cards, gothic necklace, and gothic ring.
My friends from The Whimsical Pixie have also created a custom Celtic Heart plaque that is featured in Hyde.
Sacred Secrets will be offering a free Divine Guidance Tarot Reading.
And if all that isn't enough, my mommy bloggers friends from Mom Powered Media are also throwing in a kindle e-reader!
One lucky winner is going to receive all these fabulous prizes. To enter, just fill in the Rafflecopter
form
below. This giveaway will end on 8/28/13. Open to
the US only. The
winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply.
Thanks again to Mom Powered Media, The Whimsical Pixie, Sacred Secrets and the author for offering these fantastic prizes.
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****Please note no compensation was received for sharing this post. Host blogs are not responsible for prize delivery.***
July 22, 2013
Hyde eBook Giveaway
Pagan Writers has one last giveaway to share. Would you like to be one of the first to get a copy of Hyde?You can enter to win a copy on the Pagan Writers Blog. You can also get ahead of game and pick up a copy NOW before the official release.
Rebecca Hope has
looked death in the face twice and lived to tell her tale.
She and the love of her life, Justyn Patko, land a summer
internship at a local dinner theater, performing the musical Hyde. While they
are excited about their first paid acting gig, they soon find themselves
surrounded by more experienced cast mates, jealous of their success. As if the
tension isn’t bad enough, they soon discover that the business might be a front
for something much more sinister
When Justyn is accused of a crime that she knows he would
never commit, Rebecca must decide if she wants to follow her head or her heart.
While trying to prove his innocence, she makes a shocking discovery of her own.
Everyone has something to conceal in the grand finale of the
Dark Musicals Trilogy. Rebecca has to look beyond the façade to discover the
true Hyde or face her final curtain call.
Be sure to add Hyde to your to-read list on Goodreads!
July 16, 2013
Excerpt from Hyde & Demon eBook Giveaway
Hyde is coming in just thirteen days, but you can get a sneak peek now. Here is an little excerpt from the third and final installation of the Dark Musicals Trilogy. Keep reading below the excerpt to see how you can win one of give eBook versions of Demon!
They found the rest of the Hyde cast waiting beside the
stage. The parts had already been assigned, and Justyn and Rebecca had spent
most of the spring trying to memorize their lines in between Phantom
performances and studying for finals. Justyn had even grown his hair out for
the dual role of Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde. They had their parts down cold,
but this was the first time they’d be practicing with the rest of the troupe.
In fact, it was the first time they were meeting the cast at all. Fernando set
about making the introductions while Rebecca shuffled her feet from side to
side and fiddled with the ammonite necklace Justyn had given her. She wasn’t
sure why, but she had the distinct feeling more than one of her future
co-workers were giving her the once-over, and their expressions definitely
weren’t friendly. The flickering lights above the stage only made their faces
look more sinister.
“Hello, everyone!” Fernando began, “I’m so excited to
finally introduce you all to Justyn and Rebecca, the future Broadway stars I
told you about. They will, of course, be playing the lead roles of Dr. Jekyll
and his fiancée Emma.”
Already a few people huffed and rolled their eyes. Rebecca
wasn’t sure if it was for their benefit or simply because of Fernando’s over
exuberance. Rebecca and her friends nodded to the crowd and got a few brief
waves in response, but also a few nasty scowls. In particular, there was one
dark-haired guy wearing a wife-beater, revealing the torso of a Greek God. He
looked like he would be more at home in the mob than on the stage. A fedora
certainly wouldn’t have appeared out of place on top of his kinky curls, and he
was glaring at Justyn as though he were planning his next hit. A gorgeous
blonde with her curly hair pulled back in a tight ponytail was sitting on the
edge of the stage beside him, filing her nails and looking thoroughly bored
with the whole affair. Toward the back of the set, a few younger cast members
were already doing warm-up stretches. Rebecca assumed they were part of the
chorus line Carmen would be joining.
“I’d also like everyone to say hello to Tom and Carmen,”
Fernando continued. “Tom will be playing the role of Dr. Jekyll’s friend and
attorney John.”
“Whaz up, everybody?” Tom said with a cheerful wave. “How’s
it going?”
The guy in the wife-beater snorted. “Looks like that kid
should be hanging ten instead of hanging out on a professional stage.”
“Now, Steve, we talked about this already,” Fernando said,
annoyed. “You’re one of my best actors, and you’ll be the star again come
September for our fall show. But you know I wanted to try my hand at a musical
at least once before I retired, and these kids have the voices to help me pull
it off.”
Steve was still glowering, and Tom didn’t look very happy
either, but Fernando had already moved on with the introductions. He came to a
pretty girl who looked to be in her mid-twenties. She was sitting Indian style
on the stage but rose to shake their hands as they approached. Her thick hair
was so long it reached the small of her back, and the ebony waves surrounded a
heart-shaped face with a dark tint that declared an ethnic descent. She gave
them a small smile, but her deep brown eyes seemed melancholy. Even before he
announced it, Rebecca already figured out what role she had acquired. She was
the perfect choice to play the sulky prostitute who falls in love with Dr.
Jekyll, only to die at the hands of a jealous Hyde.
“This is Victoria Diaz. Victoria will be playing Lucy,”
Fernando told them, confirming her guess. “The ummm … lady of the night.”
Rebecca was smiling and shaking Victoria’s hand when again
there was an odd crackling sound. The lights above them blinked and sputtered
one last time before very abruptly going out altogether. There weren’t many
windows in the dining area and the ones that were there were covered in blinds.
The room was suddenly plunged into almost complete darkness, with the exception
of the glowing exit signs. Rebecca couldn’t help but reach for Justyn’s arm as
her eyes tried to adjust to the shadows. She felt a sudden panic rising in her
chest, but it wasn’t
To keep the celebration going at the Hyde Release Party, Pagan Writers Press if offering yet another giveaway. This time, five lucky winners will each receive an eBook copy of Demon, Book 2 in the Dark Musicals Trilogy. Just head to the PWP blog and fill out the simple rafflecopter entry form for your chance to win.
July 15, 2013
Destiny & Destiny Unveiled Blog Tour & Giveaway with Lady Amber Reviews
Gabriella is a witch. The problem is, she doesn't remember.
She repressed the memories of her powers years ago when her mother was
murdered. Now, the warlock who was responsible for her mother's death has set
his sights on Gabriella. He is determined to use her fear to turn her to the
dark side of magick…even if it kills her. Her mother's spirit is reaching out
to warn her, but even that she pushes away. Desperate to save her daughter, the
spirit finds a male witch–one that just happens to be in love with Gabriella.
Darron is more than willing to help but the two young witches will have way
more to battle than just an evil warlock. There are overbearing jocks and petty
rich girls who get tempers flaring and often set Gabriella and Darron at odds.
There is more to the story than Gabriella and Darron could even
imagine. There are terrible secrets to be revealed, battles to be waged, and
lives will be lost. Only after Gabriella and Darron both come to terms with who
they really are, and open themselves up to the true meaning of magick, can they
have any hope of fulfilling their destiny.
Destiny Unveiled
Gabriella and Darron thought their magickal battle was over
when they defeated the evil warlock, Richard. When her Aunt Donna seeks
Gabriella's help in rescuing her catatonic daughter from the Dark Coven, Gabriella
discovers that her cousin holds a power within her that would be catastrophic
in the hands of the evil witches. Gabriella's coven sets out on a journey that
may be their last. Along the way, they meet new allies, face devastating
treachery, and battle not only the Dark Coven, but the darkness within
themselves. When Gabriella finally comes face to face with the cousin she never
knew existed, her true destiny is unveiled, and the fate of the mortal world is
in her hands.
Follow The Tour
7/15
Cat's Reviews and More (Review & Guest Post)
http://catsreviews.blogspot.com/
7/16
Krystal Clearbook Reviews (Review)
http://krystalclearbookreviews.wordpress.com
7/17
Cu's e-Book Giveaways (Promo & Excerpt)
http://cuskindlegiveaways.blogspot.com
7/18
ParaSuperNormalism (Excerpt & Guest Post)
http://parasupernormalism.blogspot.com
7/19
That Bite's Book Talk Reviews (Promo & Excerpt)
http://www.michelle808205.blogspot.com/
7/20
Brenda's Blog (Promo & Excerpt)
http://www.brenda-sparks.com/blog.html
7/21
Life with Lesley (Review & Excerpt)
http://www.lesleypeck.com
7/22
Danielle's Book Reviews (Excerpt & Guest Post)
http://dlcosenzabookreview.blogspot.com/
7/23
Room With Books (Review)
http://www.roomwithbooks.com/
7/24
Jazzy Reviews
http://jazzyreviewzz.blogspot.com/
7/25
Shelves of Books Blog (Review)
http://justinevandale.blogspot.ca/
7/26
Sweet Treat Reading Reviews (Promo & Excerpt)
http://strreviews.blogspot.com/
7/27
Lady Amber's Reviews (Review & Sched)
http://ambersupernaturalandya.blogspot.com/
7/28
Reading Bliss (Promo & Excerpt)
http://ashleysreadingbliss.blogspot.com
7/29
Racing To Read (Review)
http://racingtoread.blogspot.com/
7/30
Momof2BookReviews (Promo)
http://www.momof2bookreviews.com
7/31
Jane Anne Linsdell (Guest Post)
http://lindsayandjaneviewsandreviews.blogspot.co.uk/
8/1
Buried Under Books (Excerpt)
http://buriedunderbooks1.blogspot.com
8/2
Cathrine Garnell's Blog (Excerpt & Promo)
www.cathrine-garnell.blogspot.co.uk
8/3
Book Infatuation (Review & Promo)
http://bookinfatuation29.blogspot.com/
8/4
Emma Michaels' Blog (Promo & Excerpt)
www.EmmaMichaels.com
8/5
Dangerous Romance (Review & Guest Post)
http://dangerousromance.com/
8/6
Kelly P's Blog (Promo)
http://kellyatx.blogspot.com
8/7
Ohana (Review)
http://ohana-school.blogspot.com.au/
8/8
Books, Brownies and Barkers (Promo)
http://booksnbrownies.com
8/9
Bawaka's Bookfair (Excerpt)
http://bawakas-bookfair.blogspot.com
8/10
Bella Harte Books (Promo & Excerpt)
www.bellaharte.blogspot.co.uk
8/11
Peace, Love, Books (Review)
http://readingpassion03.blogspot.com
8/12
Paperback Cowgirl (review & promo)
http://paperbackcowgirl.blogspot.com/?m=1
8/13
Mythical Books (Excerpt & Promo)
http://mythicalbooks.blogspot.ro/
8/14
Bianca2b (Review)
http://bianca2b.wordpress.com
8/15
Fated Paranormals (Review)
http://fatedparanormals.blogspot.com/
About the Author
Website
Goodreads
Laura
“Luna” DeLuca lives at the beautiful Jersey shore with her husband and
four children. She loves writing in the young adult genre because it
keeps her young at heart. In addition to writing fiction, Laura is
also the editor of a popular review blog called New Age Mama. Her current works include Destiny,
Destiny Unveiled, Phantom, Morrigan, Demon and Player.
The Giveaway
One lucky winner is going to receive a Destiny Prize Pack that includes signed copies of Destiny with the first edition covers, incense, two crystal points, and a sterling silver pentacle pendant. This giveaway is open to the US Only and will end on 8/25/13. To enter, just fill out the rafflecopter form below.
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July 12, 2013
Dark Musicals Giveaway at Pagan Writers Press
In honor of the release of the last book in the Dark Musicals Trilogy (Hyde)
at the end of the month, Pagan Writers Press are hosting a grand prize giveaway that
includes a signed print copy of each title in the entire Dark Musicals
series. To enter to win, head over to the PWP Blog and fill out the rafflecopter entry form.
July 11, 2013
Jessica FREE 7/11 & 7/12
To celebrate the upcoming release of Hyde, Pagan Writers Press is giving all my readers a present! Jessica is a spooky short story available exclusively
on Amazon . July 11 and 12th, you can get your copy for FREE! As an added bonus, the story includes a sneak peek and my YA
fantasy novel, Morrigan. Check out the
blurb below and be sure to pick up a FREE copy today!
Wilbur was used to going to his college formals alone. He thought the
Halloween Ball would be no different. He’s amazed when a beautiful girl
in a Victorian costume displays an interest in him and even more amazed
to find himself alone with her on one of the campus nature trails.
What
Wilbur doesn’t realize is that another woman has her eye on him too.
The White Lady returns every Halloween to take revenge on the men of the
campus for her brutal murder. She has chosen Wilbur as her next
victim.
July 10, 2013
Phantom Giveaway at Pagan Writers Press
In honor of the release of the last book in the Dark Musicals Trilogy (Hyde)
at the end of the month, Pagan Writers Press is giving away five eBook
copies of Laura DeLuca's "Phantom." If you'd like a chance to win, head
to the PWP blog.
If you don't want to wait to see if you win your copy of "Phantom," you can snag a copy on Amazon for only $.99! Book 2, Demon is also on sale for only $1.99 on Amazon.
The “Phantom” was a musical phenomenon that Rebecca had always found
enchanting. She had no idea that her life was about to mirror the play
that was her obsession. When her high school drama club chooses
“Phantom” as their annual production, Rebecca finds herself in the
middle of an unlikely love triangle and the target of a sadistic stalker
who uses the lines from the play as their calling card.
Rebecca lands the lead role of Christine, the opera diva, and like her
character, she is torn between her two co-stars—Tom the surfer and
basketball star who plays the lovable hero, and Justyn, the strangely
appealing Goth who is more than realistic in the role of the tortured
artist.
Almost immediately after casting, strange things start to happen both
on and off the stage. Curtains fall. Mirrors are shattered. People are
hurt in true phantom style. They all seem like accidents until Rebecca
receives notes and phone calls that hint at something more sinister. Is
Justyn bringing to life the twisted character of the phantom? Or in
real life are the roles of the hero and the villain reversed? Rebecca
doesn’t know who to trust, but she knows she’s running out of time as
she gets closer and closer to opening night. Only when the mask is
stripped away, will the twenty first century phantom finally be
revealed.
July 8, 2013
Blogger Opp- Share the Hyde Release Day Giveaway
In just a few weeks, my new YA novel, Hyde, Book 3 in the Dark Musicals Trilogy, will be released. I'm
celebrating with a huge giveaway. I have put together a selection of
prizes that go along with the story.
My friends from The Whimsical Pixie have also created a custom Celtic Heart plaque that is featured in the book.
Finally, Sacred Secrets will be offering a free Divine Guidance Tarot Reading.
And if all that isn't enough, my mommy bloggers friends from Mom Powered Media are also throwing in a kindle e-reader!
This giveaway will go live on or around 7/29, depending on when the book
is actually released. Giveaway will be open to the US only. Everyone
who shares the giveaway will receive one free link on the rafflecopter
entry form. Choose between twitter or face book to keep entries simple. I
will send the rafflecopter code out as soon as the book is out and
everyone will have at least a week to get it posted. If you would like
to take part, please fill out the google doc on my blog
http://authorlauradeluca.blogspot.com...
