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Retribution by Cameo Renae - Review

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 EditorialHosted 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.
The final Instalment in the After Light saga didn't disappoint. It was filled with tender moments, blood and gore and plenty of Arvy killing. There were a few moments that made me cry, both happy and sad tears. I won't spoil it for you. You'll have to take the adventure for yourself. It's worth much more than 5 stars. 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! For updates on Cameo you can visit:Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/CameoRenaeBooks/Blog: http://cameorenae.blogspot.com/Website: http://cameorenae.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/CameoRenaeFan Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CameoRenaeFanClub/Newsletter: http://bit.ly/23HGKIyAmazon: http://amzn.to/2mycZJjGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4794993.Cameo_RenaeBuy Links:#Free with #KindleUnlimitedARV-3 (Book #1): http://amzn.to/1MC7kNDSanctum (Book #2): http://amzn.to/1M19cj3Intransigent (Book #3): http://amzn.to/1V6zTnNHostile (Book #4): http://amzn.to/1U4YuJZ
Retribution (Book #5): http://amzn.to/2mYAHO8

Retribution by Cameo Renae - Release Day Blitz

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 EditorialHosted 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.

Purchase Retribution


Facebook Release Party: https://www.facebook.com/events/100498577153696/ 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! For updates on Cameo you can visit:Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/CameoRenaeBooks/Blog: http://cameorenae.blogspot.com/Website: http://cameorenae.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/CameoRenaeFan Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CameoRenaeFanClub/Newsletter: http://bit.ly/23HGKIyAmazon: http://amzn.to/2mycZJjGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4794993.Cameo_RenaeBuy Links:#Free with #KindleUnlimitedARV-3 (Book #1): http://amzn.to/1MC7kNDSanctum (Book #2): http://amzn.to/1M19cj3Intransigent (Book #3): http://amzn.to/1V6zTnNHostile (Book #4): http://amzn.to/1U4YuJZ
Retribution (Book #5):  http://amzn.to/2mYAHO8

Retribution by Cameo Renae - Cover Reveal

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.



Facebook Release Party: https://www.facebook.com/events/100498577153696/

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!

For updates on Cameo you can visit:Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/CameoRenaeBooks/Blog: http://cameorenae.blogspot.com/ 
Website: http://cameorenae.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/CameoRenaeFan Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CameoRenaeFanClub/Newsletter: http://bit.ly/23HGKIyAmazon: http://amzn.to/2mycZJjGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4794993.Cameo_Renae

Buy Links:#Free with #KindleUnlimited
ARV-3 (Book #1): http://amzn.to/1MC7kND
Sanctum (Book #2): http://amzn.to/1M19cj3
Intransigent (Book #3): http://amzn.to/1V6zTnN
Hostile (Book #4): http://amzn.to/1U4YuJZ

Perfectly Flawed by J & L Wells - Cover Reveal!

Title: Perfectly FlawedAuthor: J & L WellsGenre: Contemporary RomanceCover Designer: Kellie Dennis at Book Cover by DesignEditor: Sarah CheesemanHosted by: Lady Amber's PR Blurb: Natasha and Gabriel are thrown into parenthood and this should be one of the happiest times of their lives, but unforeseen circumstances and deep-seated problems within the family destroy their happiness, rocking the very foundations of their relationship in a way they could never have imagined. The gift of new life, rather than creating a special bond between them and bringing the pair closer together, is tearing them apart.Josh, Natasha’s ex, is back on the scene with an offer the family are unable to refuse, forcing old feelings to resurface and bringing further complications to Natasha’s life. Perfectly Flawed is a second-chance romance novel. There’s no denying that Natasha and Gabriel’s relationship had anything but the perfect start, so don’t they deserve their happy ever after, their perfect ending? Laura Wells has a love of books, animals and, of course, Jane Austen. She enjoys spending her spare time with her family and two mad Shiba Inus. She lives in Staffordshire, England.Laura and Judy are a mother and daughter duo; with Judy's love of poetry and writing and Laura's ideas, they work extremely well together. Time-travel and romance novels are their passion.Author Links: Amazon: http://amzn.to/2hvXcZ9Website: http://www.jandlwells.com/Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6469862.L_WellsTwitter: https://twitter.com/lauraANDjudyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/J-L-Wells-460508257424312/?ref=hlBuy Link: Perfect Imperfections (Pre-Order): http://amzn.to/2m0AfQL

Keeper of Crows by Casey L Bond - Cover and trailer reveal!

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 EthingtonExpected Release Date: March 2017Hosted 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/

The Aqua Truth Release Day!!

At long last, the saga is complete! I'm excited to finally release the final instalment in the Aqua Saga.
It's pretty bittersweet to have the series finished, but glad that it is too because that means i can now concentrate on my next few projects.

If you haven't caught up on this series, make sure you do it now, because they're currently all on sale for 99 cents each. Hurry!

You can grab your copies below.



Blurb:

“You are going to be the strongest, most perfect specimen in all existence. You will be the revolution the world needs. It all begins with you.”
Pym Maddox and Rush Rodgers grew up knowing they were different.But they only realized how different when they exposed General Maddox’s secret experiments.There is still more underneath the surface.And Pym and Rush won’t know the truth until they come face to face with themselves.
In the epic final installment of the Aqua Saga,Who will make it out alive?And will Pym and Rush ever unveil the truth?
Will Pym become the revolution her father created her to be?
Some truths are best left unknown.





Buy links:
Amazon US: http://a.co/dqddGyxAmazon UK: http://amzn.eu/1hRRcN3Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-aqua-truth-ll-hunter/1124139997?ean=2940153134543Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/au/en/ebook/the-aqua-truth
iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-aqua-truth/id1136334923?mt=11
And don't forget, the whole series is on sale for a limited time!
I hope you like the ending to the series.
Happy reading,
Laura xx

The Haunting of Tinley Hall - Release Day Blitz + Giveaway

Title: The Haunting of Tinley HallAuthor: Tania HaganGenre: Paranormal RomancePublisher: CHBB PublishingCover Designer: Aurelia Fray, Pretty AF DesignsEditor: CLS Editing ServicesHosted by: Lady Amber's PR Blurb: Seventeen-year-old Tinley Hall takes a fall down the steep staircase in her family's restored Victorian home. When she becomes aware of her surroundings, she realizes she might be dead and she's not alone as her spirit haunts the old mansion that once was her home.After meeting a handsome stranger, Tinley is forced to question if he's really a ghost and if she's really dead, but she knows something more complicated must be happening. Will Tinley be able to pull herself through death's door, back into the land of the living? Or, will she even want to?As feelings for her companion grow into an otherworldly love affair, Tinley must decide if she's actually found her soulmate or if she just imagined the whole thing. Either way, she’s about to face the most difficult choice of her life … and of her death. Tania Hagan was born in Illinois, but moved to Southern California as a young teen. She graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a degree in Social Science and Psychology. She began her writing career shortly after school, when she wrote for a major business magazine. She also read the nightly business report for the company's TV news. At the same time, she produced, and reported for a weekly TV news magazine program.After she was married, Tania and her husband moved back to the Chicago area, where she worked briefly as a stringer for a local newspaper. She also became a successful Realtor, and continued to write for online, as well as for print publications.They have one beautiful daughter. Her dream of dreams is to eventually adopt many more children. Out of everything she's ever accomplished, she is most proud of being a mom.Author Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaniaHaganAuthor/Twitter: https://twitter.com/tania_haganGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14739174.Tania_HaganAmazon: http://amzn.to/2lAneNOBuy Link: Amazon: http://amzn.to/2lAuusK I didn’t die easily. For me, death was pretty much like everything had been in my life—complicated and ambiguous.The day was dragging out like any other day. My little sister had been whining to my mother about summer camp since the night before, so I did my best to avoid them. My best friend was planning to spend the night, and she and her brother had been hanging out in our pool most of the afternoon.“I really hate him being here.” Ally rolled her eyes as she laid on her beach towel beside me. She nodded vaguely in her brother’s direction.I looked across the pool at the boy who had just pulled his long, lean body out of the water on the deep end. He shook his head for a second, sending splashes of water everywhere. As he ran his hand through his damp, dark brown hair, I had the slightest urge to go rake my fingers through it too.I batted away my thoughts. AJ Stockwell was the last boy I wanted to get mixed up with. Although he was undeniably gorgeous, he had run through a string of four girls during the last school year alone. When he wasn’t loving and leaving his girlfriends, he holed up in his room, building and painting ridiculous model boats. Besides all that, he was my best friend’s brother, so he was sort of off-limits from the get go.“It’s fine, Al.” I rolled over on my stomach and straightened the back of my swimsuit bottoms. “He just cut the grass, so my dad invited him to take a swim. No big deal.”“Ugh. It’s a big deal to me,” Ally complained. “I mean, I can’t talk about anything with him around.”“Relax. He’ll be out of here soon, I’m sure.” I craned my neck, looking at AJ again. “Besides, he’s not bad to look at.”“Oh, give me a break, Tinley.” Ally turned over on her belly as well. She leaned her shoulder against mine and brought her voice to a whisper. “Didn’t I tell you he just broke up with Amanda? After he dumped Natalie, and Sarah, and—”“Yeah. I get it. You’ve warned me a thousand times about how much of a creep he is to girls. One cheerleader after another. I would never get involved with someone like him, even if he wasn’t related to you.”“He’s like a psychopath or something. I swear. He dates these girls for, like, a minute, and then he dumps them. It’s like he’s test driving them or something.”“Well, he’s pretty hot, so I guess he has that option.”“Or, maybe, these girls get one look at his toy boat collection and run for the hills screaming.” Ally laughed and moved onto her knees. She stuffed her sunglasses and sunblock into her bag. “I don’t know about you, but I’ve had enough of this sun, and enough of you drooling over my disgusting brother. Let’s go up to your room. I want to check out my Instagram anyway.”“Drooling? That’s extreme.” I flopped over onto my back again and sat up just as AJ walked by. “Oh. Hey.” I squinted up at him.“You know I can hear every word you say, Ally? Your voice isn’t exactly the most discreet sound in the neighborhood.” AJ wrapped a towel around his waist as he stood there. “I have my reasons for everything I do, and spreading rumors about me only makes you look like an idiot.”“It takes one to know one.” Ally jumped to her feet, spewing probably the oldest and dumbest comeback known to man.“That’s just about the most juvenile thing I’ve heard you say, like, ever, Al.” AJ pulled on a tight gray t-shirt before he sat in a nearby deck chair. He nodded to me. “Hey, Tinley.”Did he just blush? No, Tinley, that’s a sunburn.“Hi.” I quickly threw on my cover-up before I stood up. “Um, thanks for doing the lawn.”“No problem.” AJ shot me a gorgeous smile. The dimples on his cheeks seemed to ripple as he talked. “I know your dad’s been busy with that new book of his.”“True.” I nodded. “I hate mowing, so it was either you or call the gardeners back.”My parents had fired our weekly gardeners at the beginning of the summer. They were constantly leaving the back gate open, letting our Golden Retriever run free in the neighborhood.My parents thought my twelve-year-old sister was too young to handle the lawn mower, and my dad had been busy lately writing his latest novel. Plus, my mom swore she had never mown a lawn in her life. So it was up to AJ or me. I always talked them into opting for AJ.“Come on, Tinley.” Ally grabbed my hand and started tugging me away from the pool.“I’ll see you around then.” AJ winked in my direction as we were leaving.Ally dramatically rolled her eyes in response.“If she sees you first, even from a mile away, I promise you won’t see her around,” she teased her brother.“Again with the brilliant one-liners, Al.” AJ wadded up his towel and threw it under his arm. He touched my arm as he stood up. “Tell your folks I said thanks for letting me hang out by your pool.”“I will.” I stood still, despite Ally yanking on my arm.“Later.” AJ nodded to me one more time before he hopped our six-foot gate on his way out of our yard.Ally and I tossed on our flip flops before we went through the back door. My mom was really fussy about not getting marks on the floors, especially from pool water. My dad had just restored the original hardwood throughout our Victorian-era, five-bedroom house the previous year. Homes like ours dotted the Chicago suburb of Waybridge, and my parents claimed ours was one of the most authentic restorations in the area.I couldn’t have cared less about things like that. To me, the old home always felt drafty, and our heating and air never seemed to work as efficiently as the systems inside the modern subdivision houses. I always envied the homes where some of my friends lived on the outskirts of town. But, my parents were in love with ours, and my vote didn’t count much… a Rafflecopter giveaway

THE AQUA TRUTH COVER REVEAL + PRE-ORDER!

I am so excited to be able to share with you the cover for the last Aqua Saga book!

Title: The Aqua TruthSeries: The Aqua Saga Book 4Genre: YA dystopian/ sci fiAuthor: L.L. HunterDesigner: KILA designshttp://www.kiladesigns.com.auRelease Date: Feb 28 2017
Add The Aqua Truth to your Goodreads!



Blurb:
“You are going to be the strongest, most perfect specimen in all existence. You will be the revolution the world needs. It all begins with you.”
Pym Maddox and Rush Rodgers grew up knowing they were different.But they only realized how different when they exposed General Maddox’s secret experiments.There is still more underneath the surface.And Pym and Rush won’t know the truth until they come face to face with themselves.
In the epic final installment of the Aqua Saga,Who will make it out alive?And will Pym and Rush ever unveil the truth?
Will Pym become the revolution her father created her to be?
Some truths are best left unknown.


Pre-order The Aqua Truth:
Amazon US: http://a.co/dqddGyxAmazon UK: http://amzn.eu/1hRRcN3Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-aqua-truth-ll-hunter/1124139997?ean=2940153134543Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/au/en/ebook/the-aqua-truthiBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-aqua-truth/id1136334923?mt=11
If you haven't yet caught up on the Aqua Saga, you can grab book 1 on sale for a limited time from all ebook stores!

AUTHOR ETIQUETTE: WHAT NOT TO DO WHEN YOU'RE AN AUTHOR

The job title of 'Author' is one of those you're often proud to put on any form, or tell people that's what you do. But it's not a title that should be thrown around willy nilly. It has to be earned. In my opinion, the following points will NOT earn you the credibility to call yourself an author.
Yes, it means far more than just publishing a book. If you do the following, i won't be buying your books and i can fairly say, neither will many others.

Social Media
This is a tricky subject to discuss. I won't tell you what to do on your own accounts. It's your account. Post what ever the hell you want. But just keep in mind, your profile is going to become public as soon as you start to make a name for yourself. Don't be negative all the time. Try not to complain about others in the industry or those you work with, and for goodness sake, do NOT add people to Facebook groups without asking them first. Would you like it if they did it to you?
Think before you act and keep it positive and you'll grow a successful social media fanbase.

Newsletters
It's no secret that email marketing is one of the best ways to get your book out there, but you need to use it right.
Adding people to your mailing list without asking first is NOT the way to go about it. It will only have your subscribers running the other way.
Post your newsletter link on social media about once a week, send it to bloggers when you have a release, post it in the back matter of your books, but PLEASE DON'T add people to your mailing list without their permission.
I think the frequency of your newsletters could make or break your business too. DON'T post too often. More than 1 a week is too many. Stick to no more than twice a month at most (I send mine out once a month) and you should start to reap the rewards.

Reviews
Reviews are another tricky subject. I believe the quantity of reviews your collect isn't necessarily a good thing. I couldn't care less about asking for reviews. I've moved past that. If readers want to review my books, they can. If they don't want to, that's fine too. But sometimes we all receive that one review that is so nasty or odd, a 1 star that doesn't make sense. We feel the urge to respond and tell the reviewer they are wrong, to correct them. Am i right?
This is bad. Don't do that.
Don't respond to reviews. Don't comment. Step away from the computer.
Sometimes you need to bite your tongue.

When your want to become an author, publish a book and become mega rich (Just kidding. The latter is not true. Sorry to say, nine times out of ten, you won't become filthy rich. This author business is hard.) What was i saying? Oh yeah, If you want to become an author, you are creating a brand. How you act in public reflects back on your brand. Always be nice. Don't respond to negativity. Don't publicly bash someone on social media. And for the LOVE OF ALL THE WORDS IN THE WORLD, do NOT add people to groups or mailing lists without asking first. If you follow these rules,  you will create a successful author brand and people will buy your books.

Keep writing.

Laura xx

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L.L. Hunter's latest book, The Chronicles of Heart and Soul, is out now. You can get your copy here.

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THE CHRONICLES OF HEART AND SOUL IS LIVE!!! NEW RELEASE + BOOK SIGNING NEWS

Whoa. That is an awfully long title, isn't it?Sorry about that. Titles are hard. Harder than writing a book i think. I hate them. More than blurbs.
Anyways...At long last, my beloved series has come to an end (sniff).But all good things must.
I can't tell you how happy i am that this series is over, because it means i can move on to other projects.
More on those other projects in a moment.
Let's go back to the release of the last book in my Legend of the Archangel series.


You can now grab your copy via all your favourite online book retailers.
Amazon  iBooks  Kobo  Nook  Paperback
If SIGNED paperbacks are more your thing, i am not doing a Goodreads giveaway this time around. Instead, there will be 2 opportunities to grab a signed copy of any of my books at 2 special events.
The first, will be an online market. More on that soon when the event is created. Follow the Story Queens of Aus Facebook page for more details.
And the second, is an actual market.
I will be signing and selling books at Kariong Christmas Markets. So if you live on the Central Coast of NSW or Sydney, this will be a great way to snag a signed copy and other greats books and bargains.
Then of course, if you can't make the Christmas market or the online market,I'll be signing at Supanova in Sydney next June.
I can't wait to read your reviews for Heart and Soul, so after you've read the book please make sure you pop up your review at your place of purchase.And if you're able to come to one of the markets, I can't wait to see you.
Happy reading xx