Eva Pohler's Blog, page 9
June 26, 2022
Best Mystery Book of the Year
I'm super pleased to announce that my paranormal mystery, A Holiday Haunting at the Biltmore, was voted "Best Mystery Book of the Year" for 2022 by Utopia Con!
Described as Nancy Drew meets the Golden Girls, the books in this series (The Mystery House Series) can be read in any order.
Three friends in their late fifties get in way over their heads when they attempt to investigate the paranormal activity interfering with a Christmas Eve wedding at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina.
Find out what the ghost of Zelda Fitzgerald has to say by grabbing your ebook, paperback, hardback, or audiobook edition of the best mystery book of the year right here.
And thanks to all of you who voted for me. You made one of my dreams come true!
May 23, 2022
Kickstarter Campaign
FROM EVA POHLER:
I have a surprise for fans of The Underworld Saga. To celebrate my tenth year in publishing, I plan to create a three-volume hardback anniversary edition with special dust jacket art.
The art beneath the dust jackets will look as the books appear above, but the dust jackets will be a limited anniversary edition that will only be available through my Kickstarter campaign--that is, if the campaign is fully funded.
The covers for my young adult titles were designed by Gabriela of BRoseDesignz. I can't wait for you to see the cover art she is creating for the dust jackets. It's going to be beautiful!
The campaign launches on June 21st--the summer solstice. It ends on July 12th. This special anniversary edition will only happen if I raise $500 to cover the cost of some of the art. Backers can support me with amounts beginning at $1 to receive awards at every level.
Backers in the U.S. will receive signed copies of all print versions. Backers in other countries will receive unsigned copies but will also receive signed bookplates in a separate mailing.
Here's a short video of me introducing the project:
https://video.wixstatic.com/video/0af8be_70c52aaa035949578774dc982b254682/1080p/mp4/file.mp4To follow the Kickstarter campaign, please go here and click to be notified at launch. If you do nothing else, following the campaign will help with the algorithms, so more people see it.
I will also be having a Facebook Party on June 21st to kick off the campaign. Join the fun and enter to win multiple giveaways! Click on the image below to join the fun!
I hope to see you there!
My Trip to La Push, Forks, and Olympic National Park
I took my daughter and niece on a research trip to visit La Push, Forks, and Olympic National Park for my upcoming novel, The Enchanted Bungalow--the ninth book in my Mystery House Series in which three friends in their fifties flip or visit haunted properties and solve mysteries to untether the ghosts. In The Enchanted Bungalow, the three friends--Sue, Tanya, and Ellen--will celebrate Tanya's sixtieth birthday with a Twilight tour.
My favorite place we visited was La Push. We stayed at Quileute Oceanside Resort. This was the view from our condo on First Beach:
The island on the left is called A-Ka-Lat or James Island. In the old days, the Quileute would lay their tribal leaders to rest in canoes perched in the top of those fir trees. The smaller island on the far right is called Little James.
We lunched at Riverside Restaurant where we saw seals swimming by our window.
Second Beach at La Push is even more beautiful. We saw starfish and hermit crabs in the tide pools. We also saw huge stones and ancient trees carved by sea and wind into sculptural works of art.
To get there, we had to hike a treacherous path through the rain forest. Despite the difficulty, the hike was worth it. The rain forest looked like the home of fairies--it was so magical!
People had left stones behind in the nooks of trees.
From La Push, we drove to Forks for the Twilight tour.
We saw Bella's truck, the Swan and Cullen homes (not the ones in the movies but the ones the books were based on), the community hospital and police department, and the high school.
Can you see Edward and Jacob peering down from the upstairs windows?
From Forks, we hiked through the Hoh Rain Forest where we saw the Hall of Mosses and the Spruce Nature Trail--exhilarating and breathtaking!
The trees were ginormous!
Many of them had perfect hobbit holes to shelter animals from the almost constant rain.
The draping mosses looked like curtains the way they hung from the tree branches.
From the rain forest, we went to Lake Crescent, where we saw more gorgeous views!
From there, we hiked through more rain forest to Marymere Falls.
The trail leading to the falls included bridges, stairs, and some steep hills, but the hike was worth it!
From Marymere Falls, we drove to Sekiu Point hoping to spot whales.
While we didn't see whales, we saw Canada in the distance and these amazing clusters of clams.
We also spotted a seal swimming toward us, but I didn't capture it in a photo. We were told by a couple of townies that sea lions visited the marina every day at high tide (around 3pm), but we didn't have time to wait to see them.
We needed to head to Port Angeles to dine at Bella Italiana, the restaurant where Edward and Bella supposedly ate.
The food was delish!! Then we went to a lookout tower and spotted two seals and an otter.
You can't tell it in the above photo, but I'm on a tower 150 feet above the sea!
The Pacific Northwest is the most beautiful area I have ever visited. If you haven't been there yet, I hope you have a chance to see it, too!
May 13, 2022
Friday the Thirteenth Sale
Start your Friday the Thirteenth off with positive vibes and good energy by treating yourself to my 99-cent sale.
For a limited time, enjoy Secrets of the Greek Revival for 99 cents in ebook. Described as "Nancy Drew meets The Golden Girls," this paranormal mystery series features three friends in their fifties who flip haunted houses and try to bring peace to the ghosts that haunt them by solving a mystery based on a true historical injustice.
Although the books in the series can be read in any order, Secrets of the Greek Revival, the first book, shows how these three ladies, who never meant to become paranormal investigators, find themselves entangled with the occult, getting way in over their heads.
Find links to all vendors here.
While you're treating yourself today, you might also like another one of my novels, The Purgatorium, also currently priced at 99 cents in ebook.
Fans of Shutter Island and Lost will love this psychological horror story about a suicidal teen who's sent by her parents to an island where a doctor uses experimental methods that cross ethical lines. Soon the teen finds herself lost on the haunted side of the island wondering if her parents meant to help her or punish her.
Find links to The Purgatorium at all vendors here.
I hope your Friday the Thirteenth is filled with good luck and good vibes!
May 9, 2022
Follow Me on Amazon
Did you know that Amazon will send you an email notification when one of my books goes on sale or when I launch a new release? All you have to do is follow me.
To follow me on Amazon, visit my Author Central Page here, and then click on the orange "Follow" button. It's that simple!
April 7, 2022
99-Cent Box Set Sale
This 99-cent box set sale for the complete series, The Vampires of Athens, will be available for ten days only--April 6th through the 16th.
As seventeen-year-old Gertie, studying abroad from New York, uncovers the unfathomable secrets of this ancient city, she becomes involved with a handsome vampire. Is it love that attracts her, or the temporary powers from his bite? She's more confused when her heart is drawn to the vampire's enemy--a demigod sworn to protect the city--and she becomes an unwitting catalyst to war.
Experience exciting romance and adventure in Athens, where the gods of ancient Greece still rule in modern times.
This young adult urban fantasy series is complete with three books, though a prequel is forthcoming.
Rated PG 13: Violence, mild language, and no sex (but lots of passionate kissing).
Grab your 99-cent box set here, where you'll find links to all vendors, including me.
Enemies to friends, enemies to lovers, unlikely hero, love triangle, unknown latent powers, and other favorite tropes!
This 99-cent box set sale is only here for ten days, so grab it now.
March 31, 2022
Eight Days of Easter Eggs
Calling all Pohler Bears and Pohlerphiles! Join me Easter week in the Pohler Bear Lounge on Facebook for some egg-citing fun!
We had so much fun with the New Year's and Valentine's giveaways, that I couldn't resist another opportunity to celebrate. Here's a sneak peek at what you can win.
The first prize is the original Underworld Saga in paperback. Back then, it was called The Gatekeeper's Saga. Seven books completed the series (now it's nine, not including the prequel and a couple of standalones).
Here is a featured review on Apple Books:
cprano, 05/31/2015
The PERFECT way to initiate yourself into the world of Greek Mythology!
Eva Pohler is an amazing author and this set is the PERFECT way to initiate yourself into the world of Greek Mythology!This is the saga all about Therese and how she met the gods, fell in love with one....then works to become of herself! I LOVE IT!!!Every page will reveal more and more attention to detail that she has incorporated into the story.I loved reading each and every book in the set, and found myself starved more more as I got to the end. I believe I read the entire series by reading one book a day!This is a YA friendly book and I suggest it for ages 12+. Everything is tastefully handled and there is no reason for readers of ALL ages to start today!
And here's a featured review on Kobo:
This was wonderful! The love and tragedy of the Greek Gods and humans were so on point to the historical narratives, but done in such a gripping way
by Zoe on July 18, 2018
My moon tree t-shirt is a fan favorite!
My most recent release, A Holiday Haunting at the Biltmore, is quickly becoming one of my bestsellers. Here's what one reviewer had to say on Amazon:
5.0 out of 5 stars Yet another fabulous book.
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2022
Verified Purchase
What can I say……another fun, mystery story with crazy lovable gals. Gosh I sure wish I could be part of their circle. Once you read the first book your hooked, but who cares love everyone of them.
And one more on Amazon:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2022
Verified Purchase
Besides loving the ghostly mysteries in this series, they also are loosely based on factual historical events. In this book, one of the ghosts the team tries to help is the ghost of Zelda Fitzgerald. I was so intrigued with what the ghost had to say, I googled it to see what was fact and what was fiction. I had this picture in my head of Zelda being the prime party girl. But in fact, her life was tragic.
And who needs another book tote? I could never have too many!
Thanatos was the first book I wrote and published, and, in my opinion, it's not my best work because I was still learning how to properly pace a story. There are a few places that drag a little. However, whenever I poll my readers about which of my now 35 titles is their favorite, this one is always number one. They include comments explaining that it was the book that first introduced them to my world of Greek mythology. Many of them claim to have read this book multiple times, such as this reader in her review on Google Play:
Annette N. DutsonDecember 3, 2019
Great Read This is my third or fourth time reading this series and I still find it just as captivating (if not more so) than the first time I read it!!!!!
I thought this review was really cute:
Tayra YusufApril 18, 2020
I love this book it made me read more than watch TV it made me to start loving books and made me to love reading. It fascinating to read but I wish it was free to read the rest of the other Underworld Saga's books.
As was this one:
Tara CasierDecember 22, 2015
This was fun. An enjoyable story about some interesting characters. I think this death character is my favourite one that I have come across. However, Terry Prachett's Mort comes in at a close second. ;) Lol
This review on Google Play of Vampire Addiction is one of my favorites:
Mary MarchmanDecember 26, 2017
I'm in love, this is the first book I've read in years.
I like this one too:
Addie CDecember 26, 2019
I LOVED this book! I literally read it in 2 days which I haven't done since I read Percy Jackson. I'm completely hooked and I would have to say that I'm a Pohler Bear. I love how Eva brought the Greek mythology into the Vampire theme. I cant wait to read the next books.
Here's one more that I love:
Amanda HortonApril 26, 2020
Absolutely Exhilarating! Keeps u glued to the pages, one after the other. Loved every word! Jumping out of my seat in anticipation of reading the next installment!
Who needs an Easter basket when you can use a book tote!
While signing at a comic con recently, I sold this book to an actual member of the Blackfeet tribe. I wish I would have thought to take a photo!
Here's a wonderful review I found on Barnes and Noble:
☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆5 out of 5 stars.· a year ago The Search For Rabbit...
In yet another wonderfully enjoyable blend of fact and fiction, Eva Pohler offers her readers one more chance to tag along with Ellen, Sue, and Tanya on an intriguing paranormal adventure. This time they are off to Montana to look at a haunted property as a potential vacation home. Each of our ladies is coping with some type of recent loss but they soon set aside their personal issues when confronted with the need to locate the bodies of Rabbit (an indigenous American who was taken from his parents and forced to attend a school which labored to strip him of his native culture) and a young nun who taught at that school. All the stories in this series offer fascinating glimpses into history and really portray the human side of events that are often “sanitized” by public school systems. Compelling historical events, captivating characters, a bit of adventure, a hint of clean romance, and fun forays into the paranormal have made this one of my favorite series. I chose to read along as I listened to the audiobook version of this tale. I must comment on how the narrator, Debbie Andreen, provides the perfect listening experience for her audience. As with the previous stories in this series, she deftly endows each character with a unique sound through changes in pitch, cadence or accent to help the listener keep everyone straight. Her delivery of the narrative is spot on in terms of pace, emotion, and atmosphere. She is a delight to listen to and I appreciate her contribution to this wonderful book. I highly recommend this book and this entire series.
So, that's the line up for Easter week and Eight Days of Easter Eggs. I hope you'll join me in the Pohler Bear Lounge for some great fun and an egg-citing time!
March 27, 2022
YA Fantasy Books Available in Hardback
I'm super excited to announce that my young adult fantasy books are now available in hardback.
Readers can now purchase hardbacks in The Underworld Saga, The Vampires of Athens Series, and the Vampires and Gods Series. Hardbacks for The Mystery House Series will soon follow.
Hardbacks for my YA Fantasy titles can be found at Amazon for around $20 each. For the same price, readers can purchase signed hardbacks through my website.
Although readers outside of the U.S. can now order books through my website, it would be more affordable for international readers to purchase unsigned copies through Amazon or another vendor and order signed bookplates from me. Decide for yourself by checking my international shipping rates.
Signed bookplates can be ordered on my website here.
March 18, 2022
Pohler Plunge, Anyone?
Join me in The Pohler Bear Lounge on Facebook on March 23rd for a week-long read-along with daily giveaways.
The Pohler Plunge will be a bi-annual event--once in the spring, focused on one of my YA fantasy titles and once in the fall, focused on one my my Mystery House titles.
This spring, we're starting with The Marcella II, the first book in my Vampires and Gods series. It's currently free at all vendors, so grab your copy here and join us in the lounge for some fun!
Starting March 23rd, I'll post a daily discussion question and/or fun fact with a giveaway prize. On March 30th, the last day of the event, I'll use random dot org to choose a winner for each day. Here's a sneak peek at the prizes:
So, will you take the plunge with us? If so, join the Pohler Bear Lounge, if you haven't already!
March 15, 2022
Get Any One of my Ebooks for Free
Breaking News! I'm thrilled to announce that, in addition to signed paperbacks, readers can now purchase ebooks directly from me. Why would you want to buy direct? Because I have promo codes!
Visit any series page on this website to find the option to BUY DIRECT. At checkout, enter the promo code POHLERBEAR to get one ebook of your choice FREE.
This code can only be used once per customer and cannot be applied to box sets.
Happy Reading!
