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February 13, 2013
Destiny Makeover Cover Reveal Giveaway
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.
About the Author
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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
To celebrate the release of the new covers, Author Laura DeLuca is giving away a prize pack that includes a oil diffuser, incense and burner, decorative wooden keepsake box, lavender scented drawer liners, a crystal point, stone pendant, and signed copies of Destiny & Destiny Unveiled with the original covers.
The Whimsical Pixie Etsy
Shop is also donating a beautiful altar set inspired by the original
cover of Destiny Unveiled.
The book's cover was recreated on the altar box lid; the design was
first set in pyrography, painted, stain and given a protective coating
of high gloss polycrylic. The flower Celtic knot pentagram is worn by
Gabby and her friends as a symbol of unity and has been pyrographed on
the altar tile. Red paint was floated around the perimeter to
coordinate with the Blood Moon of the cover. A red rose in full bloom
was used on both millefiori* pieces; the censor and charcoal tongs. It
symbolizes the Gabby's destiny being unveiled.
A scene in the
book tells of the young hero doing spell work on the beach using a drift
wood wand to cast a circle and sea shells to form a pentagram. Both of
these have been included as well as censor sand and a roll of charcoal
disks so you can perform your own ritual. Whether you're just starting
to walk the path or have for years, this kit makes an attractive
addition to your ritual tools.
One lucky winner is going to receive both these fabulous prize packs. To enter, just fill in the Rafflecopter
form
below. This giveaway will end on 3/28/13. Open to
the US only. The
winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply.
Thanks again to The Whimsical Pixie and the author for offering this fantastic prize.
To enter, head over to my blog:
http://authorlauradeluca.blogspot.com...
Win a $50 Amazon Gift Card in the Phantom Book Blast
Phantom by Laura DeLuca
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.
Excerpt
The orchestra tuned for its virtuoso, and Justyn stood
ready. But no one else was ready for the magical performance he began. Beside
her, Carmen was rambling on about something mundane. Rebecca elbowed her to
silence so she could listen to the perfectly thrilling tenor. As she listened
to the song unfold, the world around her started to slip away. Gone was the
high school auditorium. Gone were the rowdy teenagers. The Gothic stranger on
the stage had become the embodiment of Erik, and Rebecca watched him in all his
dark glory, belting out his tormented love through the words of his song. And
she was as breathless with wonder as Christine herself must have been when the
masked stranger serenaded her in the candlelit labyrinth of the opera house. In
that moment, Justyn wasn’t just portraying the phantom. Justyn was the phantom.
“Let the music touch your soul.
Let the darkness make you whole.
Do not fear what is
unknown.
Your true path has now been shown.
Listen to the words I sing.
Embrace the peace that night will
bring.”
As he continued
to sing in his deep but somehow angelic voice, Rebecca found that she couldn’t
tear her eyes away from him. With every line, her heart began to beat
faster. She truly felt the arms of night
wrapping her in a warm embrace. She could almost feel the hands of the phantom
glide along her body as the words poured forth. The music caressed her. It
possessed her—mind, body and soul. Each word left her longing, yearning for
more.
She was gawking
so obviously, it was hardly surprising when Justyn felt her eyes on him and
steadily met her gaze. She realized her mouth was hanging open in stunned awe,
and she quickly snapped it shut. His lips moved into just a small hint of a
smile. He never took his eyes off her while he sang the final verse, making her
cheeks flush to the point that she felt almost feverish. But it wasn’t
embarrassment but excitement, arousal even, which was sending her mind spinning
in so many directions.
When the song
was over, and Rebecca had recovered just a hint of her composure, she couldn’t
help but burst into a healthy round of applause. A few scattered people joined
in, including Debbie and Carmen after she nudged them in the ribs. But only
Miss King seemed to truly appreciate the brilliance of his talent as much as
Rebecca did.
“That was
amazing, Justyn!” the teacher gushed.
“Lord Justyn,”
he corrected as he stepped down from the stage.
A few others
complimented him as well, but he took in all in stride. In fact, his serious
expression never faltered as he stepped down from the stage. He seemed almost
bored, like it was all he could do to hold back a yawn, despite the smiles and
words of encouragement.
But not everyone
in the crowd was pleased as Justyn glided down the aisle, so ethereal in his
dark garments that he still resonated the spirit of the Opera Ghost. Miss King
might have been excited about the newest male addition to her cast after being
limited for many years, but Tom and his group of boisterous companions glared
at him as he passed them by. Jay sneered
and tossed a balled up piece of paper in Justyn’s direction, but the Goth was
quick, and caught it in his hand without missing a beat.
“I think you
dropped something,” he said.
His speaking voice
was no less melodic than his singing voice, but something about his tone made
Rebecca shiver. He tossed the paper back at Jay, who was nowhere near as
coordinated as Justyn. He practically fell off his seat in his efforts to catch
it.
“Hey vampire,”
Tom called when Justyn went to walk away. “Are you sure you can handle the
competition?”
Justyn smiled, a
cool, sarcastic half-smile, and crossed his arms over his chest. “Are you?”
Miss King didn’t
notice the short confrontation, and Justyn vanished from the auditorium as
quickly and mysteriously as he had appeared. Only Rebecca had noticed the very
real tension between the two boys. She wondered if it was a bad omen for them
to start off the production with hard feelings and envy. That could only lead
to trouble. The kind of trouble that could end with someone getting hurt. The kind of trouble that Rebecca would do
whatever it took to avoid.
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Author Laura DeLuca
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 sole author 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.
BookBlast Giveaway
$50 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash
Ends 2/22/13.
To enter visit my blog.
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January 31, 2013
Phantom Giveaway at Books on the Bright Side
Book on the Bright Side was nice enough to feature some of my books on their blog this week. You can see reviews of Phantom, Morrigan, and Player! In addition, I am sponsoring a giveaway for a Phantom prize pack. You could win a signed copy of Phantom, two boxes incense and a crystal geode.To enter to win, just visit my blog. http://authorlauradeluca.blogspot.com...
HerStory Coming March 2013 & Giveaway
In ancient times, women were regarded as sacred. They were thought to
hold the mystical power of creation—responsible for the continuation of
our species. With the rise of Science and Religion, these myths were
dispelled and their plight began.
HerStory: Fiction Honoring Women’s History Month is a collection of Flash Fiction and Short Stories from today's
top authors featuring female characters that exemplify strong strength
of mind, body, and character. Some of these tales are based on real
people while others are purely fictional. However, all are standing up
for themselves and what they believe in.
Grab yourself a glass
of wine or favorite hot beverage and get comfortable as you read about
the lives of women who will light the fire in your soul.
This book is coming March 2013 from Pagan Writers Press
My HerStory
I am so excited to be one of the authors contributing to this anthology. Its not only a wonderful way to honor women in general, but it gave me the chance to tell the world about the woman who has been one of the greatest influences in my life--my grandmother. Here is a little about the story I am contributing.
In
1953, Down Syndrome was treated like a shameful secret, but Tessie
refused to hide her handicapped daughter from the world. Inspired by
real-life events, Tessie is the true story of one woman's battle for
equality and acceptance for the daughter she knew was forth fighting
for.
My grandmother's story is only one of the exciting tales included in HerStory. Read about a African American cowgirl, a female coal miner, a southern belle with a mind of her own, and many, many more. Some of these stories are based on real people, like my grandmother, and others are fictional, but they all have one common trait. They are about strong woman who made a difference and fought for what they believed in. Head over to the HerStory blog for a sneak peek and what's to come with HerStory.
The Giveaway
One lucky winner is going to receive an ebook copy of HerStory when it hits virtual shelves in March. Head to my blog to enter. http://authorlauradeluca.blogspot.com...
January 28, 2013
Morrigan Giveaway at Brittney Reads
Brittney is a brand new blogger trying to get her book blog off the ground. I remember my own days as a newbie so I thought I'd help get her off her feet my offering one of my books as her first review and throw in a giveaway. Head over to Brittney Reads to see what she thought about Morrigan and enter the giveaway!
January 20, 2013
Morrigan Giveaway with YA Novel Reader
Next month, Morrigan will be on tour with YA Novel Reader. To kick off the tour, we are having an exciting giveaway! Here is
what you can win:
A signed print copy of Morrigan, wooden jewelry box, Morrigan’s
Enchantment bath salts created by The Sister’s Elemental, sage smudge
stick, three rough crystal points, a green polished crystal pendant, a
pewter triquetra pendant, and a gift set of incense with a leaf shaped
incense burner. To enter, head over to my blog.
http://authorlauradeluca.blogspot.com...
January 16, 2013
Destiny Blog Tour & Giveaway
Thanks to Marissa at Sizzling PR, Destiny and Destiny Unveiled will be on tour for the next few months! Tour dates are below:
January
7 – Spotlight @ Sarah Carr
7 – Interview @ Jenna Jaxon
10 – Spotlight @ The Page Flipperz
11 – Interview @ Krystal Shannon
14 – Guest Blog @ A Little Bit of R&R
17 – Interview @ My Home Away from Home
21 – Spotlight @ Monique Morgan
23 – Guest Blog & Review @ Romance Book Junkies
23 – Spotlight @ Tara Chevrestt
24 – Interview @ Tory Michaels
25 – Guest Blog @ Monique Morgan
29 – Spotlight @ Rosa Sophia
30 – Spotlight @ Books Amour
February
5 – Interview & Review @ Reader Girls
6 – Interview @ You Gotta Read
11 – Guest Blog @ Imagine a World
12 – Guest Blog @ Simplistik
20 – Interview @ Books-n-Kisses
March
5 – Interview @ Krista Ames
6 – Interview @ Sizzling Hot Books
11 – Spotlight @ Girls Heart Books
19 – Spotlight @ Melissa Stevens
20 – Spotlight @ Celtic Lady Reviews
April
17 – Interview @ My Erotic Notion
June
5 – Guest Blog & Review @ Starry Night Book Reviews
If you haven't read the books. here is the blurb for each:
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.
As part of the tour, I am also sponsoring a tour wide giveaway. One winner will receive a signed copy of each book, two boxes of incense, a few dessert rose stones and a crystal point. You can enter my visiting my blog here: http://authorlauradeluca.blogspot.com...
December 6, 2012
Print Copies of Morrigan Now Available!
It took awhile, but print copies of Morrigan are finally available! You can order the paperback version on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
To get a little taste of what Morrigan is all about, check out the
blurb below.
Shuffled from place to place in the foster system, Morrigan doesn't know
the meaning of home. Plus, she is different. She has power over fire,
the ability to move objects with her mind, and glimpse into the future.
Just when she believes her life can’t get any stranger, she discovers
her true identity.
Filtiarn, a knight with a dark past and a
surprising secret, has been tasked with guiding the heir of Tír na NÓg
through countless perils to be returned to her family. Once Morrigan has
been reunited with her mother and grandmother, their triad can save the
forgotten land of magic from being devoured by an ancient evil.
November 26, 2012
Jessica FREE for Cyber Monday!
Just in time for Cyber Monday, my publisher decided to give my readers a
little surprise! Jessica is a spooky short story available exclusively
on Amazon ,and you can get your copy for FREE today only! As an added bonus, the story includes a sneak peek and my new YA
fantasy novel, Morrigan. Check out the
blurb below and be sure to pick up a FREE copy to help celebrate the season!
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.
Cyber Monday Sale - Get Morrigan & Phantom for Only $1.99!
Pagan Writers Press is having a special Cyber Monday sale! All of their books have been discounted lower than they will ever be again. This offer is only available on Smashwords. See all their titles here.
This special deal includes two of my own YA novels. You can get Phantom for only $1.99 on Smashwords.
You can even get my newly released novel, Morrigan, for only $1.99!! Grab them up now because this deal is one day only and then the price goes back up to $3.99!
