Alesha Escobar's Blog, page 33

A Real Gift: Support Your Favorite Author!

  Originally posted by author Lindsay Buroker —————————————————————– As authors, we spend a lot of time trying to promote our books. Our biggest obstacle is obscurity because there are a lot of books out there. No, really. A lot. We like to think that good stories are all it takes to make it (in author terms “make it” usually means “become well known enough and [...]

So Where Do We Go From Here?

I’m so grateful to fellow author Khaalidah Muhammad-Ali for hosting an interview with me. We talk about The Tower’s Alchemist and Dark Rift–and I spill the beans and confess who my favorite characters are, where the story is going, and why my husband probably thinks I’m crazy. Read more… Tweet

DARK RIFT is #Free Today at Amazon!

Savior. Monster. A Time Wizard who will be the damnation of many… The world already suffers a bitter taste of hell on earth, in a World War II where Nazi warlock vampires battle with Gray Tower wizards in the streets of Europe and in the shadows. The Gray Tower, in its quest to stabilize a world that hangs on a delicate balance, has issued an [...]

Last Call! Are You In?

Today’s the last day to enter for a chance to win a $10 Amazon gift card and signed paperback copies of both The Tower’s Alchemist and Dark Rift. You can either opt-in using the form on the right or click on the link below. >>>>>Yes, I want a chance to win!<<<<< Tweet

Feature Friday + Sneak Peek With Julia Hughes

Griffins? Parallel universes and dangerous warriors? Sign me up! Julia Hughes is releasing The Griffin Cryer through Talon Publishing on Dec. 12, 2012 and you can get a sneak peek at the first three chapters at her website: The Griffin Cryer Chapters 1-3 Excerpts Fifteen year-old Frankie summons a griffin and its haughty, handsome Rider from another world. Accidentally, of course. However the griffin is [...]

Gift Card Winner + More to Come

Congratulations to Khaalidah on winning the $20 Amazon.com gift card! Redemption instructions will be emailed accordingly. I’ll be hosting more giveaways next week, and all of you who have already subscribed to my list are still automatic entrants. If you haven’t subscribed yet, just click on the subscription box to the right or click >>>>HERE<<<< What’s in it for you? chance to win more gift [...]

Talking Horror With Author Evan Bollinger

If you love a good horror story, then you’ll want to check out Evan Bollinger and how he crafts a story that will send your heart racing and the tension rising. Today he shares with us what makes a tale truly frightening, and why he likes to venture into twisted territory:   A.E. Thanks so much for joining us today, Evan. Tell me about your [...]

What Makes a Strong Heroine?

Okay, don’t stone me, but sometimes when I hear about a character being a “strong heroine” I get the inexplicable urge to gag. Well, it’s not quite inexplicable–I have a good idea why. Read more… (Original guest post by Yours Truly at author Susan Leigh Noble’s website)   Tweet

Dark Rift Cover Reveal + Read The First Chapter

Dark Rift is well on its way to publication. My cover artist (and husband) Luis Escobar just finished up the final version of the book cover. Check it out!   I’m looking forward to an end-of-month launch date (Nov. 30) and will keep you all updated. Thanks again to my readers for your feedback, comments, and your patience! I hope you enjoy the first chapter [...]

Nanowrimo & DARK RIFT Update Part 2

Please don’t dropkick me when you see me out in public. I’ve had to push back the publication date of DARK RIFT (bumped from October to late November 2012) because I have one last round of editing to complete and my cover artist is still working on the book cover. I assure you, it’s going to be worth it! I’d rather sacrifice a few more [...]