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April 3, 2017
MEGA YA SCI-FI & FANTASY BOOK GIVEAWAY!!!
* Enter to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Hurry! Ends 4/18.
* Book Review: MICRO by Michael Crichton
* Enter to win a MIDDLE GRADE BOOK BUNDLE! Ends 4/10.
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I'm thrilled to announce that my book series, THE CRYSTAL KEEPER, is one of 45 books included in this month's BOOKSWEEPS GIVEAWAY!!!
If you love Sci-fi & Fantasy, enter HERE for a chance to win all 45 titles!!!Giveaway runs from April 3rd - 10th.
ABOUT THE CRYSTAL KEEPER (Books I-3)
If you've read The Rock of Ivanore & The Last Enchanter , then you'll recognize the names Jayson and Ivanore. This is their story. Set fourteen years before The Celestine Chronicles series, The Crystal Keeper series chronicles the tragic separation of Jayson and Ivanore, and their undying love for each other.
This is the perfect time to read all these books, because The Celestine Chronicles, Book III: The Seer of the Guilde comes out this summer, and The Crystal Keeper, Books IV-VI are set to come out in 2018.
Book I: Exile
Jayson lives among the shadows of Hestoria, his sole purpose for staying alive – to protect his half of the Seer’s crystal. Exiled from his homeland for loving the king’s daughter, Ivanore, Jayson is now pursued by two opposing factions: the Vatéz (League of Magicians) who intend to use the crystal for their own selfish gain, and the Guilde, the ancient guardians of the crystal. Meanwhile, Ivanore flees from her father to Hestoria in search of Jayson. As the Seer, she is plagued with visions of him being tortured and is determined to rescue him. When the Vatéz capture her, however, she unwittingly jeopardizes everything Jayson has vowed to protect. He must now make a terrible choice: Should he save Ivanore or save the crystal?
Book II: Betrayal
With the help of Teak, a local farm hand, Ivanore flees from the Vatéz into the forest. While recuperating from her injuries, she becomes an apprentice to an elderly enchantress who teaches her how to control her abilities. Unaware that Ivanore is in Hestoria, Jayson commits to working off the cost of Brommel’s passage to Dokur, where he hopes he and his young son will be safe. Though Jayson vows to avenge the death of Brommel’s wife and daughter, despair and guilt threaten to extinguish what little hope he has left of begin reunited with Ivanore.
Book III : Vengeance
With the help of Teak, a local farm hand, Ivanore flees from the Vatéz into the forest. While recuperating from her injuries, she becomes an apprentice to an elderly enchantress who teaches her how to control her abilities. Unaware that Ivanore is in Hestoria, Jayson commits to working off the cost of Brommel’s passage to Dokur, where he hopes he and his young son will be safe. Though Jayson vows to avenge the death of Brommel’s wife and daughter, despair and guilt threaten to extinguish what little hope he has left of begin reunited with Ivanore.
The Crystal Keeper Omnibus - Read all three for just $3.99!
Link to BOOKSWEEEPS GIVEAWAY: https://booksweeps.com/enter-win-45-young-adult-science-fiction-fantasy-books-apr-17/
EXCERPT - CHAPTER ONE (Exile):
Ivanore hunched over the parchment, the tip of her quill flicking above her hand like a trapped bird desperate to escape. The tallow candle cast a cramped circle of light across the table, hardly enough to see by. If only the night would last a little longer. Perhaps then she would have enough time to write everything she needed to. But alas, time was one thing she had too little of—that and light.
An older man with long, gray-streaked hair and piercing gray eyes waited beside her. The stone bungalow, their most recent of many hiding places, boasted the barest of furnishings: the table, stool, cot—and a plain wooden chest, its key held tightly in his fist.
A sudden thump sounded at the door, startling them both. A strand of Ivanore’s hair, gold as the candlelight, fell across the page. She quickly tucked it back into place and wrote faster.Zyll laid a hand on Ivanore’s shoulder. “They are here,” he whispered.Ivanore finished the document and handed it to Zyll unbound. Turning to the chest, he carefully laid the pages inside.“Wait,” said Ivanore. “Will you keep this as well?” A flat circle of pale green crystal lay in her open palm.“But you will need it. I mustn’t—”“Please,” she insisted, pressing it into his hand. “I can’t risk losing this one.”Zyll reluctantly folded his fingers around the cool stone. “Of course, milady,” he said. Then, adding the crystal to the parchment, he laid a plate of thin wood atop them both, sealing the chest’s false bottom. He closed the lid and locked it.The pounding at the door grew more insistent. Whoever stood outside was using their full weight against it in an effort to break through.“We must hurry,” said Zyll.Ivanore allowed herself a quick glance at the chest, offering the briefest of prayers that the gods would keep it safe until her return. Then, taking her by the arm, Zyll led her through the low archway dividing the bungalow’s front room from the back.A loud crash of splintering wood resounded through the bungalow. Their visitors had finally broken in.“Find her now!” a deep voice bellowed.Grateful for the trousers she now wore instead of her usual cumbersome skirts, Ivanore clambered onto a stool and through a narrow window, lowering herself as quietly as possible to the ground outside. Once Zyll had done the same, they stole away across the rocky field. Though the sky was black as ink, their path was illuminated by the amber glow of volcanic fissures scoring the area for miles around.“There she is!” a man’s voice shouted behind them. The words sent spasms of fear through Ivanore. She glanced behind her and saw three soldiers emerge from the bungalow, wearing the gold and red cross of her father’s crest. They had tracked her even here, to the remotest corner of Imaness. Would Fredric ever let her be?Ivanore stopped running. She looked at Zyll, her trusted guardian and ally these past months since she had fled Dokur, and knew her time with him had come to an end.“You’ll watch over them until I return?” she asked, out of breath. “Keep them safe. Don’t let my father find them.”
“You have my vow,” Zyll whispered, his voice tight with emotion.Ivanore’s eyes welled with tears as she pressed her lips against the calloused skin of Zyll’s hand. “Go,” said Zyll. “Go now before it’s too late.”Ivanore released Zyll’s hand and sprinted forward alone. As she ran, she cupped her hands around her mouth and let out a loud, sharp call, much like that of a hawk or an eagle. She risked another glance over her shoulder and watched as Zyll turned to face their pursuers. As the soldiers neared, their swords glinting in the fire glow, Zyll held up his hands. A horizontal bolt of cerulean lightning shot out from his palms, striking the oncoming soldiers. The men recoiled, their bodies instantly singed and bloody.Ivanore ran on. In desperation, she repeated her call, and this time another voice called back. A dark form appeared on the horizon, silhouetted against the light of the volcanic fractures and growing larger as it approached with tremendous speed. As it neared, the creature’s massive feathered wings moved the air around Ivanore in warm, powerful gusts. Ivanore saw clearly its eagle’s head with a beak large enough to break a man in two, paired with the muscular, furred body of a lion. As she ran toward it, the gryphon lowered its head, waiting.Behind her, the soldiers reeled in pain, but they did not forget their duty. One man struggled to his knees, grunting from the effort. Reaching over his shoulder, he slid a short bow and arrow from his pack and swiftly took aim.Ivanore reached the gryphon and in one smooth motion hoisted herself onto its back, twisting her arms deep into the feathers on the creature’s neck. In that same moment, a single arrow found its mark in Ivanore’s shoulder. She cried out before her body slumped forward and her mind went dark. The gryphon took flight then, and in less time than it took to draw another arrow—or a breath—they had vanished into the night.
* Book Review: MICRO by Michael Crichton
* Enter to win a MIDDLE GRADE BOOK BUNDLE! Ends 4/10.
______________________________________
I'm thrilled to announce that my book series, THE CRYSTAL KEEPER, is one of 45 books included in this month's BOOKSWEEPS GIVEAWAY!!!
If you love Sci-fi & Fantasy, enter HERE for a chance to win all 45 titles!!!Giveaway runs from April 3rd - 10th.
ABOUT THE CRYSTAL KEEPER (Books I-3)
If you've read The Rock of Ivanore & The Last Enchanter , then you'll recognize the names Jayson and Ivanore. This is their story. Set fourteen years before The Celestine Chronicles series, The Crystal Keeper series chronicles the tragic separation of Jayson and Ivanore, and their undying love for each other.
This is the perfect time to read all these books, because The Celestine Chronicles, Book III: The Seer of the Guilde comes out this summer, and The Crystal Keeper, Books IV-VI are set to come out in 2018.
Book I: Exile
Jayson lives among the shadows of Hestoria, his sole purpose for staying alive – to protect his half of the Seer’s crystal. Exiled from his homeland for loving the king’s daughter, Ivanore, Jayson is now pursued by two opposing factions: the Vatéz (League of Magicians) who intend to use the crystal for their own selfish gain, and the Guilde, the ancient guardians of the crystal. Meanwhile, Ivanore flees from her father to Hestoria in search of Jayson. As the Seer, she is plagued with visions of him being tortured and is determined to rescue him. When the Vatéz capture her, however, she unwittingly jeopardizes everything Jayson has vowed to protect. He must now make a terrible choice: Should he save Ivanore or save the crystal?
Book II: Betrayal
With the help of Teak, a local farm hand, Ivanore flees from the Vatéz into the forest. While recuperating from her injuries, she becomes an apprentice to an elderly enchantress who teaches her how to control her abilities. Unaware that Ivanore is in Hestoria, Jayson commits to working off the cost of Brommel’s passage to Dokur, where he hopes he and his young son will be safe. Though Jayson vows to avenge the death of Brommel’s wife and daughter, despair and guilt threaten to extinguish what little hope he has left of begin reunited with Ivanore.
Book III : Vengeance
With the help of Teak, a local farm hand, Ivanore flees from the Vatéz into the forest. While recuperating from her injuries, she becomes an apprentice to an elderly enchantress who teaches her how to control her abilities. Unaware that Ivanore is in Hestoria, Jayson commits to working off the cost of Brommel’s passage to Dokur, where he hopes he and his young son will be safe. Though Jayson vows to avenge the death of Brommel’s wife and daughter, despair and guilt threaten to extinguish what little hope he has left of begin reunited with Ivanore.
The Crystal Keeper Omnibus - Read all three for just $3.99!
Link to BOOKSWEEEPS GIVEAWAY: https://booksweeps.com/enter-win-45-young-adult-science-fiction-fantasy-books-apr-17/
EXCERPT - CHAPTER ONE (Exile):
Ivanore hunched over the parchment, the tip of her quill flicking above her hand like a trapped bird desperate to escape. The tallow candle cast a cramped circle of light across the table, hardly enough to see by. If only the night would last a little longer. Perhaps then she would have enough time to write everything she needed to. But alas, time was one thing she had too little of—that and light.
An older man with long, gray-streaked hair and piercing gray eyes waited beside her. The stone bungalow, their most recent of many hiding places, boasted the barest of furnishings: the table, stool, cot—and a plain wooden chest, its key held tightly in his fist.
A sudden thump sounded at the door, startling them both. A strand of Ivanore’s hair, gold as the candlelight, fell across the page. She quickly tucked it back into place and wrote faster.Zyll laid a hand on Ivanore’s shoulder. “They are here,” he whispered.Ivanore finished the document and handed it to Zyll unbound. Turning to the chest, he carefully laid the pages inside.“Wait,” said Ivanore. “Will you keep this as well?” A flat circle of pale green crystal lay in her open palm.“But you will need it. I mustn’t—”“Please,” she insisted, pressing it into his hand. “I can’t risk losing this one.”Zyll reluctantly folded his fingers around the cool stone. “Of course, milady,” he said. Then, adding the crystal to the parchment, he laid a plate of thin wood atop them both, sealing the chest’s false bottom. He closed the lid and locked it.The pounding at the door grew more insistent. Whoever stood outside was using their full weight against it in an effort to break through.“We must hurry,” said Zyll.Ivanore allowed herself a quick glance at the chest, offering the briefest of prayers that the gods would keep it safe until her return. Then, taking her by the arm, Zyll led her through the low archway dividing the bungalow’s front room from the back.A loud crash of splintering wood resounded through the bungalow. Their visitors had finally broken in.“Find her now!” a deep voice bellowed.Grateful for the trousers she now wore instead of her usual cumbersome skirts, Ivanore clambered onto a stool and through a narrow window, lowering herself as quietly as possible to the ground outside. Once Zyll had done the same, they stole away across the rocky field. Though the sky was black as ink, their path was illuminated by the amber glow of volcanic fissures scoring the area for miles around.“There she is!” a man’s voice shouted behind them. The words sent spasms of fear through Ivanore. She glanced behind her and saw three soldiers emerge from the bungalow, wearing the gold and red cross of her father’s crest. They had tracked her even here, to the remotest corner of Imaness. Would Fredric ever let her be?Ivanore stopped running. She looked at Zyll, her trusted guardian and ally these past months since she had fled Dokur, and knew her time with him had come to an end.“You’ll watch over them until I return?” she asked, out of breath. “Keep them safe. Don’t let my father find them.”
“You have my vow,” Zyll whispered, his voice tight with emotion.Ivanore’s eyes welled with tears as she pressed her lips against the calloused skin of Zyll’s hand. “Go,” said Zyll. “Go now before it’s too late.”Ivanore released Zyll’s hand and sprinted forward alone. As she ran, she cupped her hands around her mouth and let out a loud, sharp call, much like that of a hawk or an eagle. She risked another glance over her shoulder and watched as Zyll turned to face their pursuers. As the soldiers neared, their swords glinting in the fire glow, Zyll held up his hands. A horizontal bolt of cerulean lightning shot out from his palms, striking the oncoming soldiers. The men recoiled, their bodies instantly singed and bloody.Ivanore ran on. In desperation, she repeated her call, and this time another voice called back. A dark form appeared on the horizon, silhouetted against the light of the volcanic fractures and growing larger as it approached with tremendous speed. As it neared, the creature’s massive feathered wings moved the air around Ivanore in warm, powerful gusts. Ivanore saw clearly its eagle’s head with a beak large enough to break a man in two, paired with the muscular, furred body of a lion. As she ran toward it, the gryphon lowered its head, waiting.Behind her, the soldiers reeled in pain, but they did not forget their duty. One man struggled to his knees, grunting from the effort. Reaching over his shoulder, he slid a short bow and arrow from his pack and swiftly took aim.Ivanore reached the gryphon and in one smooth motion hoisted herself onto its back, twisting her arms deep into the feathers on the creature’s neck. In that same moment, a single arrow found its mark in Ivanore’s shoulder. She cried out before her body slumped forward and her mind went dark. The gryphon took flight then, and in less time than it took to draw another arrow—or a breath—they had vanished into the night.
March 24, 2017
BOOK REVIEW: MICRO by Michael Crichton
MICROMichael Crichton & Richard Preston
HarperCollings - Audio Book
In the vein of Jurassic Park, this high concept thriller follows a group of graduate students lured to Hawaii to work for a mysterious biotech company—only to find themselves cast out into the rain forest, with nothing but their scientific expertise and wits to protect them. An instant classic, Micro pits nature against technology in vintage Crichton fashion. Completed by visionary science writer Richard Preston, this boundary-pushing thriller melds scientific fact with pulse-pounding fiction to create yet another masterpiece of sophisticated, cutting-edge entertainment.
MY REVIEW:
Honestly? I expected better from Michael Crichton. Now, you might be asking, who am I to criticize the great Michael Crichton?
I'm as big a fan as anyone. C'mon. Jurassic Park! Coma! Andromeda Strain! But Micro didn't even come close to meeting my expectations. In a nutshell, Micro is Honey, I Shrunk the Kids for grown-ups. The plot really isn't much different, except that the little people get eaten, stung, torn limb from limb, and otherwise destroyed by the creatures in the micro world. There is a bad guy who is such a caricature it is almost silly. And most of the other characters are flat and at times indistinguishable, except for the whiny self-centered guy who is just annoying through the entire book. And the dialogue...don't get me started on the dialogue.
I know I sound harsh, but it's irritating when best-seller authors who are truly, at times, genius, get away with publishing stuff like this.
What I can say is that it was interesting enough to keep me listening. (I really didn't care for the narrator who only contributed to the silliness of it all with his overly dramatic reading.) If you can get this for free or at least on sale, go for it. The scenes of death and destruction are colorful and imaginative. Otherwise, I'd pass.
CONTENT REVIEW:
Profanity: High
Sexuality: Mild
Violence: High
March 22, 2017
CROSSROADS FREEBIE BOOK BLITZ & GIVEAWAY
Title: Crossroads SagaAuthor: Mary TingGenre: YA FantasyHosted by: Lady Amber’s PR
Blurb: * * * READERS FAVORITE GOLD AWARD WINNER 2012--YOUNG ADULT * * ****Based on a dream the author had in high school-chapter 1 & 2***Protecting her from the Fallen was his duty.Falling in love was never part of his plan.Loving her was forbidden.Being with her was all that mattered, even if it meant he would be exiled for all eternity. Claudia Emerson's life is about to change when her good friend, who coincidentally shares the same first and last name, dies in a tragic accident. Distraught at the loss of her friend, Claudia's dreams become tumultuous, and through them she mysteriously travels to another world called Crossroads. There, she unexpectedly meets Michael, a nephilim--half angel, half human. Now that she's been there, Fallen and demons are after her, suspecting she must be special, and it is up to Michael and the other nephilim to protect her. Her dream becomes a nightmare as more secrets are revealed about who she really is, and the true identities of the people she loves most.
Mary Ting resides in Southern California with her husband and two children. She enjoys oil painting and making jewelry. Writing her first novel, Crossroads Saga, happened by chance. It was a way to grieve the death of her beloved grandmother, and inspired by a dream she once had as a young girl. When she started reading new adult novels, she fell in love with the genre. It was the reason she had to write one-Something Great. Why the pen name, M Clarke? She tours with Magic Johnson Foundation to promote literacy and her children’s chapter book-No Bullies Allowed.Author Links: Amazon: http://amzn.to/1QmDZ8zGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4388953.Mary_TingBlog: http://www.marytingbooks.blogspot.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/marytingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorMaryTing
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March 21, 2017
BOOK BLITZ: KEEPER OF CROWS by Casey L. Bond
Title: Keeper of CrowsAuthor: Casey BondGenre: Paranormal Romance, HorrorCover Designer: Regina Wamba at Mae I Design & PhotographyEditor: Stacy Sanford, The Girl with the Red PenBook Trailer by: Rebecca EthingtonHosted by: Lady Amber’s PR
Blurb:Carmen Kennedy is a spoiled brat from Beverly Hills with a chip on her shoulder and a cocaine addiction to match. Using drugs to suppress reality, her life is more than she can stomach most days. All she wants is to disappear, and on one fateful night, her wish is granted.
There is a world that exists just beyond the fabric of our own. When Carmen is dragged there against her will, her hopelessness seems to disappear, replaced by a determination to survive. The Keeper of Crows is charged with guarding Carmen, but is safety a possibility in a world so desolate? Can love blossom when danger lies in wait? Together, they fight like hell, seeming to lose more ground than they gain with each battle against the dark enemy threatening to tear them apart. Can love keep her safe? Can it give her the strength she needs?
When the lines between life and death, reality and dream become blurred, who will save the souls trapped in the spaces between Heaven and Hell? Who will save Carmen's only love, The Keeper of Crows?
Award-winning author Casey L. Bond resides in Milton, West Virginia with her husband and their two beautiful daughters. When she’s not busy being a domestic goddess and chasing her baby girls, she loves to write young adult and new adult fiction. You can find more information about Bond’s books via the following links: Website: www.authorcaseybond.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/authorcaseybond Newsletter: http://authorcaseybond.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=e812bbce406a10776c6a28162&id=79850847f2Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorcaseybondGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7212486.Casey_L_BondPinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/caseyb007Amazon: http://amzn.to/1PmE0pgBookbub Author Profile: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/casey-l-bondFan Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1032678336804562/ Buy Link: Amazon: http://amzn.to/2n1dkFH
March 17, 2017
LUCK O' THE IRISH $250 CASH GIVEAWAY
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COVER REVEAL: RETRIBUTION by Cameo Renae
Title: Retribution (The After Light Saga, #5)Author: Cameo RenaeGenre: YA Dystopian, Post-ApocalypticPublisher: CHBBCover Designer: Stephanie Hobbs of Steph's Cover DesignEdited by: Victoria Schmitz - Crimson Tide EditorialExpected Release Date: Mar. 24th, 2017Hosted by: Lady Amber's PR
Blurb: War is coming between humans and Arvies, leaving me trapped between two enemies. This time, I don’t think I’ll survive.
The government will stop at nothing to get me back in their clutches. They want what’s inside me—a power I call Venge—and will use my greatest weakness to bring me to my knees.
The Arvies know of my gift, and use my telepathy and their numbers, in an effort to take me out.
My name is Abigail Park, and I promise retribution against those who’ve wronged me, even if it’s the last thing I do.
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2016 Young Adult Author of the Year - Penned Con2013 Break Out Author by Young Adult & Teen Readers2013 Book of the Year (Hidden Wings) Cameo Renae was born in San Francisco, raised in Maui, Hawaii, and recently moved with her husband and children to Alaska. She's a daydreamer and a caffeine and peppermint addict who loves to laugh, loves to read, and loves to escape reality. One of her greatest joys is creating fantasy worlds filled with adventure and romance and sharing it with others. One day she hopes to find her own magic wardrobe and ride away on her magical unicorn. Until then...she'll keep writing!
HAPPY READING!
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March 16, 2017
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March 15, 2017
PETALS IS FINALLY HERE!!!!
TODAY IS THE DAY!
I can hardly believe it! After twelve long years, Petals is finally published! Before I tell you about the crazy long journey this book has been on, I want to share a couple of exciting ways you can celebrate with me.
First, in honor of Petals' release, I am giving away a $25 AMAZON GIFT CARD!!! The giveaway begins today (which is my mom's birthday) and ends on April 18th (my dad's birthday). Scroll all the way to the bottom of this post to enter.
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Second, consider this a personal invitation to join me for my FACEBOOK LAUNCH PARTY on Saturday, March 18th from 10:00am - 1:00pm (PST). Not only will I be chatting about Petals and sharing sneak peeks, but I will also be giving away Amazon gift cards and swag (promo goodies)! Stop by my FB Author Page or RSVP here for updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/1819315451675626/
Finally, would you like to win a copy of Petals? How about if I told you that if you win, you will receive not just one book but 30??? I recently joined up with Booksweeps, and this month they are giving away a set of 32 young adult novels (including Petals) to two lucky winners!
ENTER HERE: bit.ly/ya-thriller-myst
Now for the story of Petals...
About thirteen years ago, I'd been writing for magazines and newspapers for a decade, and I was burned out. My dream had always been to write fiction, but I hadn't ever done it. But it was time.
So I quit journalism cold turkey and started on my first novel. It was called Eight Letters, was set in Guatemala, and was about a girl who had lost her mother in an accident. I wrote the book and was pretty proud of myself. I sent it to several agents and was told on more than one occasion that, well, in essence, it was crap.I scrapped that book and wrote another, which became The Rock of Ivanore, my first published novel. The years went on and I wrote more books. Every once in a while, I'd go back to Eight Letters and rewrite it. The plot changed drastically every time. At one point, it was about foreign spies trying to kill the main character because she had some priceless ancient artifact in her possession. Another time it became the sequel to another novel of mine, Contact. All those ideas stunk.
[P.S. The Rock of Ivanore & The Last Enchanter are available for .99 cents for a limited time!]
I kept hearing over and over that first novels are almost always worthy of the trash bin. I tossed out the manuscript many times, but something inside me kept digging it out again.
Eventually, I changed the title to Petals and went back to my original idea for the story. My inspiration had been a novel I'd read in college decades earlier called Surfacing by Margaret Atwood. I don't want to say too much, but the protagonist of that story intrigued me, and I wanted to try to write a character of my own with a similar problem. I worked on it all last year, and finally a few months ago, I had a story I was proud of.I'm thrilled to share this with you. I hope you enjoy reading Petals as much as I did resurrecting and polishing it.
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March 14, 2017
.99 cent E-books - Limited Time!
Have I got incredible news for you!
Tanglewood Press has lowered the e-book price for BOTH The Rock of Ivanore & The Last Enchanter to just .99 CENTS !!!
This is the perfect time to grab these books, since book 3 in the series, The Seer of the Guilde , comes out this summer. But hurry! I don't know how long this deal will last before the prices go back up!
The Rock of Ivanore - .99 cents KINDLE NOOK
The Last Enchanter - .99 cebts
KINDLE
NOOK
And don't forget about the prequel series, The Crystal KeeperBook I: Exile is always FREE!
KINDLE NOOK
Tanglewood Press has lowered the e-book price for BOTH The Rock of Ivanore & The Last Enchanter to just .99 CENTS !!!
This is the perfect time to grab these books, since book 3 in the series, The Seer of the Guilde , comes out this summer. But hurry! I don't know how long this deal will last before the prices go back up!
The Rock of Ivanore - .99 cents KINDLE NOOK
The Last Enchanter - .99 cebts
KINDLE
NOOK
And don't forget about the prequel series, The Crystal KeeperBook I: Exile is always FREE!
KINDLE NOOK
March 5, 2017
THE COUNT DOWN TO PETALS BEGINS!
Can you believe it?Petals will be officially released in just 10 day s !
To celebrate, please join me on Saturday, March 18th from 10:00am - 1:00pm (PST) for my FACEBOOK LAUNCH PARTY! In fact, you can RSVP right HERE !
In addition to sharing insights about Petals , I'll be sharing sneak peeks into the book and giving away swag (promo goodies) & AMAZON GIFT CARDS!!!
If you just can't wait until then, you can pre-order Petals now!
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See you soon!
