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What is your favorite Incubus moment?
I think it's their first kiss - their REAL first kiss, in Sasha's room at the Gatehouse. The lullaby. Their friendship solidifying further. And Nathan allowing himself to want something he never expected. Sigh...
But there are many more moments to come! Be sure and stay up to date on Incubus at BigWorldNetwork.com, and get ready for the second book in The Incubus Saga: Changeling to come out next summer.
But there are many more moments to come! Be sure and stay up to date on Incubus at BigWorldNetwork.com, and get ready for the second book in The Incubus Saga: Changeling to come out next summer.
Here's to an Incubus New Year!
Season 8, the final portion of Incubus Book 2: Changeling, will be starting in February at BigWorldNetwork.com, so you can expect the book itself ready this summer. Meanwhile, there is always time to catch up with Book 1!
Here's a teaser for the end of Book 2, which will reveal someone I'm sure you've all been dying to meet!
Here's a teaser for the end of Book 2, which will reveal someone I'm sure you've all been dying to meet!
Changeling - The Incubus Saga: Book 2 - COMING SOON!
To Drako from Amazon, THANK YOU for this wonderful review!
"I was instantly in love with this story. I was wondering through the beginning if the Incubus would turn out to be a dark Fae that the brothers have to get rid of. Instead, the Incubus is my favorite. Not to say the twins aren't great as well. They are awesome. Jim is a changeling, which is apparently not such a great thing and the cause of him being hunted. Nathan is his twin brother, human, and is the epitome of brotherly devotion and love. Rough around the edges, sure, and clearly at home in the sex department. The twist is, Nathan's straight, but when faced with the Incubus, Sasha, it became clear that he wouldn't get to stay that way. Nathan is a bit more sarcastic, very blunt and direct, and I love that about him. He's loving, but not emotional, displaying his frustrations quite simply at several points throughout the book. The budding romance mixed with the conflict of the nature of Sasha, plus the fact that Jim is a much wanted changeling by the Fae dark court, made this a book I absolutely had to fly through once I started. The author should definitely get on putting out the next book."
And you're in luck, because Changeling - The Incubus Saga: Book 2 is set to release in just a couple weeks. Just waiting on seeing the proof copies before I announce the official date.
Working on the next Incubus book has me nearly pulling my hair out, I'll admit, not because I'm not excited - I am SO excited, because it is SO good, I'm so happy with my final revisions - but the bad reviews are bound to come in with the good, just like they did the first time, and it is not easy to get through that.
There is nothing more disheartening than a negative review, even if it isn't all hate. But there is also nothing more uplifting than a positive one like Drako's.
We all need to remember that we can't please everyone. There will always be someone who says the exact opposite in a review that everyone else is saying, the important thing is to take what you can that can better your writing, and leave the rest in the dirt where it belongs.
"I was instantly in love with this story. I was wondering through the beginning if the Incubus would turn out to be a dark Fae that the brothers have to get rid of. Instead, the Incubus is my favorite. Not to say the twins aren't great as well. They are awesome. Jim is a changeling, which is apparently not such a great thing and the cause of him being hunted. Nathan is his twin brother, human, and is the epitome of brotherly devotion and love. Rough around the edges, sure, and clearly at home in the sex department. The twist is, Nathan's straight, but when faced with the Incubus, Sasha, it became clear that he wouldn't get to stay that way. Nathan is a bit more sarcastic, very blunt and direct, and I love that about him. He's loving, but not emotional, displaying his frustrations quite simply at several points throughout the book. The budding romance mixed with the conflict of the nature of Sasha, plus the fact that Jim is a much wanted changeling by the Fae dark court, made this a book I absolutely had to fly through once I started. The author should definitely get on putting out the next book."
And you're in luck, because Changeling - The Incubus Saga: Book 2 is set to release in just a couple weeks. Just waiting on seeing the proof copies before I announce the official date.
Working on the next Incubus book has me nearly pulling my hair out, I'll admit, not because I'm not excited - I am SO excited, because it is SO good, I'm so happy with my final revisions - but the bad reviews are bound to come in with the good, just like they did the first time, and it is not easy to get through that.
There is nothing more disheartening than a negative review, even if it isn't all hate. But there is also nothing more uplifting than a positive one like Drako's.
We all need to remember that we can't please everyone. There will always be someone who says the exact opposite in a review that everyone else is saying, the important thing is to take what you can that can better your writing, and leave the rest in the dirt where it belongs.
Changeling Sneak Peek!
All right, folks, our BigWorldNetwork.com patrons through Patreon got first look at the cover earlier this week, and now it's your turn. Get ready for Changeling - The Incubus Saga: Book 2, set to release next week, Tuesday, June 10, 2014.
Stay tuned! And remember, if you want cover art, news, and other perks before anyone else, consider supporting authors like me at Patreon. Even just $1 a month can go a long way.
Stay tuned! And remember, if you want cover art, news, and other perks before anyone else, consider supporting authors like me at Patreon. Even just $1 a month can go a long way.
Two Important New Characters in Changeling – The Incubus Saga: Book 2
I actually showed off Leven Taylor a little in a previous blog, when the season 7 finale of Incubus was airing on BigWorldNetwork.com.
Leven is important because he was actually the first character ever created for Incubus. I was inspired by a web comic about a teenage boy with blue hair and a demon imaginary friend, which eventually became Leven and Sasha. Of course the story took a very different turn as it realized itself, but I had to keep Leven even if his character became someone very different, just like Sasha’s did.
Leven is a 17-year-old theater kid, openly gay, with teal hair and boundless energy. He is also brother to already known Incubus character Wade Taylor.
Then there is Iain Wilde. Introduced toward the end of Book 2, and an important player in Book 3, Iain is a humble librarian in training, also openly gay though not quite as boisterously as Leven, and has a penchant for swearing. I like Logan Lerman for him, I think, if you know that talented young actor.
Iain was created in likeness of his real life namesake, who was a reader of mine. Iain also has a secret, but you’ll have to read to discover that.
Now, I didn’t consciously sit down and say, I’m going to create two new gay characters for Book 2. Leven, as I said, existed years ago, and Iain is based off of a real person. What I love about them both being introduced in the same book, however, is their duality. Two gay men, one younger and just starting to deal with persecution and discovering who he really is, and one who is beyond that, who accepts himself without question, even though both characters still have trouble with self-confidence. I think it’s important for readers to see how these characters are unique, and yet they both reflect Nathan at certain stages in the story. They are definitely people he is meant to encounter.
I hope everyone loves Leven and Iain as much as I do, and appreciates their similarities and vast differences. You’ll be seeing more of both of them in book 3.
Leven is important because he was actually the first character ever created for Incubus. I was inspired by a web comic about a teenage boy with blue hair and a demon imaginary friend, which eventually became Leven and Sasha. Of course the story took a very different turn as it realized itself, but I had to keep Leven even if his character became someone very different, just like Sasha’s did.
Leven is a 17-year-old theater kid, openly gay, with teal hair and boundless energy. He is also brother to already known Incubus character Wade Taylor.
Then there is Iain Wilde. Introduced toward the end of Book 2, and an important player in Book 3, Iain is a humble librarian in training, also openly gay though not quite as boisterously as Leven, and has a penchant for swearing. I like Logan Lerman for him, I think, if you know that talented young actor.
Iain was created in likeness of his real life namesake, who was a reader of mine. Iain also has a secret, but you’ll have to read to discover that.
Now, I didn’t consciously sit down and say, I’m going to create two new gay characters for Book 2. Leven, as I said, existed years ago, and Iain is based off of a real person. What I love about them both being introduced in the same book, however, is their duality. Two gay men, one younger and just starting to deal with persecution and discovering who he really is, and one who is beyond that, who accepts himself without question, even though both characters still have trouble with self-confidence. I think it’s important for readers to see how these characters are unique, and yet they both reflect Nathan at certain stages in the story. They are definitely people he is meant to encounter.
I hope everyone loves Leven and Iain as much as I do, and appreciates their similarities and vast differences. You’ll be seeing more of both of them in book 3.
Changeling (The Incubus Saga: Book 2) is OUT!
In honor of today's official release of Changeling, which is already on Goodreads for you to add (and please rate and review once you've read), enjoy this text free background image of the cover art.
For the full size image you can use as a background, just head to the Facebook fanpage link below.
And of course I invite everyone to also check out the other links below to show your support and maybe even pick up a copy of the book for yourself.
Thank you all so much for sticking with Incubus so far!
The Incubus Saga Facebook Page
Amanda Meuwissen on Twitter @MissSuperCube
Buy from BigWorldNetwork.com
Buy Paperback from Amazon
Buy eBook from Amazon
For the full size image you can use as a background, just head to the Facebook fanpage link below.
And of course I invite everyone to also check out the other links below to show your support and maybe even pick up a copy of the book for yourself.
Thank you all so much for sticking with Incubus so far!
The Incubus Saga Facebook Page
Amanda Meuwissen on Twitter @MissSuperCube
Buy from BigWorldNetwork.com
Buy Paperback from Amazon
Buy eBook from Amazon
Blog Book Tour Madness!
It begins! The first of my blog book tours has started, and I've already had some great posts come through.
The Tour started with a starter day party at I Heart Reading.
Followed by an excerpt promo at I'm an Eclectic Reader.
Then an author interview with Cassidy Crimson (love that name!).
And I also got another 5 Star Review in from Jerry at Top 2 Bottom Reviews, who had given Incubus a 4.5. So happy he liked Changeling even more!
More to come! But for now stay tuned to my Enchanted Book Promotions blog tour.
The Tour started with a starter day party at I Heart Reading.
Followed by an excerpt promo at I'm an Eclectic Reader.
Then an author interview with Cassidy Crimson (love that name!).
And I also got another 5 Star Review in from Jerry at Top 2 Bottom Reviews, who had given Incubus a 4.5. So happy he liked Changeling even more!
More to come! But for now stay tuned to my Enchanted Book Promotions blog tour.
New Reviews, New Tours, New Excitement!
Wow, this release is a whirlwind. As I continue my tour with Enchanted Book Promotions (check out my most recent review at Endazzled Reading) with excerpts, an interview, and another review still on the way, my Paranormal Cravings tour starts this week as well.
Bloggers can be harsh at times, and even the complimentary ones are often very selective about giving out 5 stars when they review, so I've been truly blessed with so much positive feedback, both on Incubus and the release of Changeling.
As I'm working on Book 3 of The Incubus Saga now - Sidhe - here's a peek at one of the new characters you'll meet in that book, Solrin, an original character given to me by a reader long ago to include in this story, who plays a very important role here at the end. Thanks again, Kouken, for sharing him!
Bloggers can be harsh at times, and even the complimentary ones are often very selective about giving out 5 stars when they review, so I've been truly blessed with so much positive feedback, both on Incubus and the release of Changeling.
As I'm working on Book 3 of The Incubus Saga now - Sidhe - here's a peek at one of the new characters you'll meet in that book, Solrin, an original character given to me by a reader long ago to include in this story, who plays a very important role here at the end. Thanks again, Kouken, for sharing him!
Changeling FREE Days on Amazon Coming!
It's almost time for my first set of FREE eBook days on Amazon for new title Changeling.
I decided to have it start this coming Monday, July 28th, which also happens to be...my 30th birthday. So as a birthday present to me, I encourage those of you who haven't yet read Changeling to consider getting it for free...and maybe offering a review on Goodreads and Amazon if you enjoy it.
The FREE days will be Monday thru Friday next week. You lovely fans are the first to know about it!
While my Enchanted Book Promotions blog tour is now over, my Paranormal Cravings tour continues, with a few more reviews still on the way. One recent one also gave a hotness rating. :-)
"Unique point of view. M/M romance with fantasy flair. Changelings, demons, succubi, incubi, and humans all love, fight, and experience loss together. These stories are sexy and thrilling. I give [Incubus and Changeling] 4 out of 5 [stars] and a chili pepper rating of 7 out of 10." - Mindy Wall
And for those of you following along with The Incubus Saga on BigWorldNetwork.com...I am NOT taking a break but will be continuing straight on with Season 10. I want to get the third and final book out next Summer and made sure I found the writing and editing time to get the new season ready.
Here's to success in my next decade of life, and to all of you as well!
I decided to have it start this coming Monday, July 28th, which also happens to be...my 30th birthday. So as a birthday present to me, I encourage those of you who haven't yet read Changeling to consider getting it for free...and maybe offering a review on Goodreads and Amazon if you enjoy it.
The FREE days will be Monday thru Friday next week. You lovely fans are the first to know about it!
While my Enchanted Book Promotions blog tour is now over, my Paranormal Cravings tour continues, with a few more reviews still on the way. One recent one also gave a hotness rating. :-)
"Unique point of view. M/M romance with fantasy flair. Changelings, demons, succubi, incubi, and humans all love, fight, and experience loss together. These stories are sexy and thrilling. I give [Incubus and Changeling] 4 out of 5 [stars] and a chili pepper rating of 7 out of 10." - Mindy Wall
And for those of you following along with The Incubus Saga on BigWorldNetwork.com...I am NOT taking a break but will be continuing straight on with Season 10. I want to get the third and final book out next Summer and made sure I found the writing and editing time to get the new season ready.
Here's to success in my next decade of life, and to all of you as well!
Changeling FREE, Reviews and Blog Stops, Birthday Wishes, and Tattoos!
Wow, what a week! As I finish up the last of my tour with Paranormal Cravings, which ended on a wonderful interview with Pembroke Sinclair, my tour with Goddess Fish Promotions starts next week, Tuesday, August 5th, with a review from Decadent Delights. I can't wait! I'll have something new each week with that tour through the end of September.
Today I also had the pleasure of hitting 100 ratings on Incubus. Now to get Changeling up there as well!
But what you've all been waiting for, if you missed it so far this week, is Changeling's FREE eBook days. Today and tomorrow are the last days to get a copy for FREE, so make sure you head over to Amazon!
Oh, and well...I also turned 30 and showed off my birthday tattoos. I'm pretty proud.
Today I also had the pleasure of hitting 100 ratings on Incubus. Now to get Changeling up there as well!
But what you've all been waiting for, if you missed it so far this week, is Changeling's FREE eBook days. Today and tomorrow are the last days to get a copy for FREE, so make sure you head over to Amazon!
Oh, and well...I also turned 30 and showed off my birthday tattoos. I'm pretty proud.
