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FREE Incubus eBook Days Coming!
Coming up on the following dates, the Incubus eBook will be available FREE:
November 4, 11, 18, 25, and December 17, 2013
A month of Mondays with FREE copies of Incubus, and then a final FREE day on Sasha's birthday. Don't miss out if you haven't gotten your copy yet! And please spread the word. In the meantime, enjoy the following.
"Reaching out as Sasha had reached for him, Nathan gripped the back of Sasha’s neck and pulled the incubus down into a kiss. This was Nathan’s kiss. The first time he had pulled Sasha to him. Nathan had almost forgotten how thrilling it felt to do that."
November 4, 11, 18, 25, and December 17, 2013
A month of Mondays with FREE copies of Incubus, and then a final FREE day on Sasha's birthday. Don't miss out if you haven't gotten your copy yet! And please spread the word. In the meantime, enjoy the following.
"Reaching out as Sasha had reached for him, Nathan gripped the back of Sasha’s neck and pulled the incubus down into a kiss. This was Nathan’s kiss. The first time he had pulled Sasha to him. Nathan had almost forgotten how thrilling it felt to do that."
Reminder: FREE Incubus eBook Days Coming!
November 4, 11, 18, 25, and December 17, 2013 the Incubus eBook will be available FREE from Amazon!
A month of Mondays with FREE copies of Incubus, and then a final FREE day on Sasha's birthday. Stay tuned!
At first Sasha’s eyes were closed, but then they opened, wide, flashing, and Nathan saw that they were red as if Sasha could barely hold himself together. Nathan couldn’t help leaning close to Sasha’s face to steal a hasty kiss and whisper, “Your incubus is showing.”
A month of Mondays with FREE copies of Incubus, and then a final FREE day on Sasha's birthday. Stay tuned!
At first Sasha’s eyes were closed, but then they opened, wide, flashing, and Nathan saw that they were red as if Sasha could barely hold himself together. Nathan couldn’t help leaning close to Sasha’s face to steal a hasty kiss and whisper, “Your incubus is showing.”
November Mondays - FREE Incubus eBook Days All Month!
That's right, every Monday this month you can get the Incubus eBook for FREE on Amazon, so if you haven't downloaded your copy you can start by doing so TODAY!
Stay tuned for future FREE days, and in the meantime, enjoy another fanart teaser of Sasha and Nathan.
Stay tuned for future FREE days, and in the meantime, enjoy another fanart teaser of Sasha and Nathan.
Incubus Reviews and Eye Candy!
Every time I see a new glowing review, I just can't help but blush and beam in joy. Thank you all so much for your continued support!
Please, if you've read and enjoyed Incubus, Book 1, I'd love a rating and review on Goodreads and/or Amazon letting me know your thoughts, and stay tuned for Book 2 this summer!
"A really intricate and cleverly witty story, which has so much packed in. The characters, the fantasy and the romance elements pull together to form such a great story. Different from the usual run of the mill, and really refreshing for it! Can't wait to read the second!" -Zoe, Goodreads Reviewer
And as an extra treat, enjoy this eye candy of the two gorgeous actors I envision as Nathan and Sasha.
Please, if you've read and enjoyed Incubus, Book 1, I'd love a rating and review on Goodreads and/or Amazon letting me know your thoughts, and stay tuned for Book 2 this summer!
"A really intricate and cleverly witty story, which has so much packed in. The characters, the fantasy and the romance elements pull together to form such a great story. Different from the usual run of the mill, and really refreshing for it! Can't wait to read the second!" -Zoe, Goodreads Reviewer
And as an extra treat, enjoy this eye candy of the two gorgeous actors I envision as Nathan and Sasha.
Incubus Season 8 Premiere This Week!
This Thursday premieres the final season of Incubus book 2. Season 8 will run through April, when I'll then take a break to work on the release of book 2 before returning with season 9 later in the summer. Check out the two-part season premiere this Thursday at BigWorldNetwork.com!
And if you read or listened to the season 7 finale, you'll understand that this little teaser fanart isn't of Sasha.
But don't get too excited! There are many surprises ahead. Stay tuned!
And if you read or listened to the season 7 finale, you'll understand that this little teaser fanart isn't of Sasha.
But don't get too excited! There are many surprises ahead. Stay tuned!
FREE Days and New Incubus Review!
Haven't gotten your hands on Incubus yet? The eBook will be available FREE at Amazon March 20-22!
Don't know if Incubus is for you? Read the most recent review by Jerry from Top 2 Bottom Reviews, where he said, among other glowing comments:
"When I started Incubus by Amanda Meuwissen, I immediately became hooked from the first chapter. The author did a wonderful job with both the characters and the story line. It was definitely a page-turner."
And if you're not keeping up to date on Incubus at BigWorldNetwork.com, season 8 (the final season of Book 2) is running now!
Don't know if Incubus is for you? Read the most recent review by Jerry from Top 2 Bottom Reviews, where he said, among other glowing comments:
"When I started Incubus by Amanda Meuwissen, I immediately became hooked from the first chapter. The author did a wonderful job with both the characters and the story line. It was definitely a page-turner."
And if you're not keeping up to date on Incubus at BigWorldNetwork.com, season 8 (the final season of Book 2) is running now!
Missing Scene from Incubus, Book 2!
For those following along with the current Incubus chapters at BigWorldNetwork.com (and something fun without much spoilers for those who have only read Book 1), I thought I'd share a missing scene that didn't make the cut.
I hated to cut this, but as they say, you have to know when to kill your babies. But that doesn't mean I can't share it with you here!
Set during season 8, the last arc in the end of Book 2. Enjoy!
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“Hey,” Sasha said, snapping his fingers in front of Nathan’s face. He had been sitting at the little table in their room, staring out the window at the dark, empty streets while Sasha unpacked. Jim was in the shower.
When they first arrived, they had briefly discussed with Alex that they would get up early and head over to the county library first thing. Being in Castle Rock had Jim more and more on edge as if he could feel that whatever presence was pulling at him was close. He seemed certain that it wasn’t mere dark fae or anything normal they’d encountered with dark sidhe before, but he still couldn’t pin down what he was sensing. They needed to do some local research.
“Are you okay?” Sasha pressed, slipping into the other chair.
“I got a bad feeling about this.”
“About the lead?”
“About everything.” Nathan shuddered, feeling the cold seeping in from the window since he was sitting so close to it. He allowed Sasha to scoot the other chair closer so he could pull Nathan into his side against that wonderful warmth the incubus always seemed so full of. Nathan hated being the one taken care of but he had to admit that it felt good from time to time.
“You’re not starting to doubt Jim, are you?”
Nathan couldn’t shake his head fast enough. “It’s not Jim. I just feel like one wrong move and the whole thing will crash down around us. Death isn’t the worst thing Malak can do to me.”
Sasha merely smiled and rested his head on Nathan’s shoulder. “Things can’t go bad, Nathan. Not with Alex along. She’ll keep us in line.” And maybe it was because Sasha said that so lighthearted and used ‘us’ instead of ‘you’ that Nathan actually felt a bit better.
“Okay, that’s enough. I’m not having any more late night pillow fights with you two,” Jim said teasingly as he came out of the bathroom. He was damp and tired looking and hadn’t brought any clothes in with him when he went to take his shower, so he came out in just a towel and started scrounging through his duffle.
Sasha chuckled from his place against Nathan’s side but, when he looked over at Jim, Nathan couldn’t help noticing that the incubus’ gaze drifted a little too far south down Jim’s body.
“Hey, knock that off,” Nathan growled, half-serious as he pulled away from Sasha and smacked his shoulder.
The incubus chuckled again and turned back to Nathan. There was something sparkling in his eyes that had nothing to do with Jim in a towel. Sasha grabbed the front of Nathan’s T-shirt and pulled, claiming a swift but deep kiss.
“Mmm…okay, you’re off the hook this time. But I don’t like your thoughts going there. Ever.”
Sasha looked at him with a thoughtful tilt of his head. “Am I only half in trouble if you’re included in those thoughts too?”
“Hey, hey, hey,” Jim said before Nathan had time to really register that, “I can hear you, ya know.” Jim had pulled out clean shorts and a T-shirt to change into. He made a little turn around gesture with his hand at Sasha even though there was a smile on his lips too.
Nathan promptly did the job of covering Sasha’s eyes for the incubus, holding his whole hand tightly over those bright blues so Jim could change. “The twins can do what they please, but you better knock that fantasy right out of your head. Never. Going. To. Happen.”
The incubus laughed heartily, allowing Nathan to cover his eyes. “I’m not saying it would. Or that I want it to. Though it did cross my mind as funny that, for whatever reason, the only person I would ever feel comfortable sharing you with is, well…Jim. Guess threesome’s are out for us, then,” he grinned cheekily.
Nathan was having a real tough time not breaking into like laughter. He could tell Jim was the same. But really, Nathan didn’t need those kinds of images playing through his mind.
“I don’t know if all that should be flattering or disturbing,” Jim said as he climbed into bed.
“Can’t it be both?” Sasha said.
Since Nathan had a tendency to take the side of the bed closest to the door, this often put Sasha on the side closer to Jim. In a weird way the Grier brothers already did share the incubus, but Nathan was not about to add any new arrangements.
As he and Sasha climbed under the covers, Nathan nudged the incubus to turn off the lamp on the nightstand between the beds. “Better find yourself a girl fast, Jim, or we’re at risk of Sasha trying to get us drunk and compliant some night,” Nathan said as he rolled closer to Sasha and pulled the incubus to him.
Sasha cupped Nathan’s face and kissed him, soft and slow on the lips. “Mmm…now there’s an idea.”
“I can still hear you,” Jim said, sounding both mortified and amused from the other bed.
“See, Jim,” Nathan called even as he was staring into Sasha’s eyes that glowed back at him in the dark, “guess we’re gonna have to get you and Alex together pronto.”
“I marvel at your logic, Nathan.”
“Damn right.”
“Good night, Nathan.”
Nathan kissed Sasha again, a tight connection, deep, with a slow twirl of his tongue just along the inside of the incubus’ lips. It made Sasha shiver, and Nathan grinned before pushing on the incubus’ chest. “Night, Jim.”
I hated to cut this, but as they say, you have to know when to kill your babies. But that doesn't mean I can't share it with you here!
Set during season 8, the last arc in the end of Book 2. Enjoy!
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“Hey,” Sasha said, snapping his fingers in front of Nathan’s face. He had been sitting at the little table in their room, staring out the window at the dark, empty streets while Sasha unpacked. Jim was in the shower.
When they first arrived, they had briefly discussed with Alex that they would get up early and head over to the county library first thing. Being in Castle Rock had Jim more and more on edge as if he could feel that whatever presence was pulling at him was close. He seemed certain that it wasn’t mere dark fae or anything normal they’d encountered with dark sidhe before, but he still couldn’t pin down what he was sensing. They needed to do some local research.
“Are you okay?” Sasha pressed, slipping into the other chair.
“I got a bad feeling about this.”
“About the lead?”
“About everything.” Nathan shuddered, feeling the cold seeping in from the window since he was sitting so close to it. He allowed Sasha to scoot the other chair closer so he could pull Nathan into his side against that wonderful warmth the incubus always seemed so full of. Nathan hated being the one taken care of but he had to admit that it felt good from time to time.
“You’re not starting to doubt Jim, are you?”
Nathan couldn’t shake his head fast enough. “It’s not Jim. I just feel like one wrong move and the whole thing will crash down around us. Death isn’t the worst thing Malak can do to me.”
Sasha merely smiled and rested his head on Nathan’s shoulder. “Things can’t go bad, Nathan. Not with Alex along. She’ll keep us in line.” And maybe it was because Sasha said that so lighthearted and used ‘us’ instead of ‘you’ that Nathan actually felt a bit better.
“Okay, that’s enough. I’m not having any more late night pillow fights with you two,” Jim said teasingly as he came out of the bathroom. He was damp and tired looking and hadn’t brought any clothes in with him when he went to take his shower, so he came out in just a towel and started scrounging through his duffle.
Sasha chuckled from his place against Nathan’s side but, when he looked over at Jim, Nathan couldn’t help noticing that the incubus’ gaze drifted a little too far south down Jim’s body.
“Hey, knock that off,” Nathan growled, half-serious as he pulled away from Sasha and smacked his shoulder.
The incubus chuckled again and turned back to Nathan. There was something sparkling in his eyes that had nothing to do with Jim in a towel. Sasha grabbed the front of Nathan’s T-shirt and pulled, claiming a swift but deep kiss.
“Mmm…okay, you’re off the hook this time. But I don’t like your thoughts going there. Ever.”
Sasha looked at him with a thoughtful tilt of his head. “Am I only half in trouble if you’re included in those thoughts too?”
“Hey, hey, hey,” Jim said before Nathan had time to really register that, “I can hear you, ya know.” Jim had pulled out clean shorts and a T-shirt to change into. He made a little turn around gesture with his hand at Sasha even though there was a smile on his lips too.
Nathan promptly did the job of covering Sasha’s eyes for the incubus, holding his whole hand tightly over those bright blues so Jim could change. “The twins can do what they please, but you better knock that fantasy right out of your head. Never. Going. To. Happen.”
The incubus laughed heartily, allowing Nathan to cover his eyes. “I’m not saying it would. Or that I want it to. Though it did cross my mind as funny that, for whatever reason, the only person I would ever feel comfortable sharing you with is, well…Jim. Guess threesome’s are out for us, then,” he grinned cheekily.
Nathan was having a real tough time not breaking into like laughter. He could tell Jim was the same. But really, Nathan didn’t need those kinds of images playing through his mind.
“I don’t know if all that should be flattering or disturbing,” Jim said as he climbed into bed.
“Can’t it be both?” Sasha said.
Since Nathan had a tendency to take the side of the bed closest to the door, this often put Sasha on the side closer to Jim. In a weird way the Grier brothers already did share the incubus, but Nathan was not about to add any new arrangements.
As he and Sasha climbed under the covers, Nathan nudged the incubus to turn off the lamp on the nightstand between the beds. “Better find yourself a girl fast, Jim, or we’re at risk of Sasha trying to get us drunk and compliant some night,” Nathan said as he rolled closer to Sasha and pulled the incubus to him.
Sasha cupped Nathan’s face and kissed him, soft and slow on the lips. “Mmm…now there’s an idea.”
“I can still hear you,” Jim said, sounding both mortified and amused from the other bed.
“See, Jim,” Nathan called even as he was staring into Sasha’s eyes that glowed back at him in the dark, “guess we’re gonna have to get you and Alex together pronto.”
“I marvel at your logic, Nathan.”
“Damn right.”
“Good night, Nathan.”
Nathan kissed Sasha again, a tight connection, deep, with a slow twirl of his tongue just along the inside of the incubus’ lips. It made Sasha shiver, and Nathan grinned before pushing on the incubus’ chest. “Night, Jim.”
10 Songs to Listen to While Reading Incubus
If I could make Incubus more interactive (and not have to worry about copyright issues) there would be music throughout, and not only because Sasha sings.
Here is a list of 10 songs that either ARE legitimately mentioned in the story, or that inspired me while writing and fit certain scenes:
1. May the Road – a version of the Old Irish Blessing (Nathan’s lullaby)
2. Everything by Michael Bublé (performed by Sasha on his birthday)
3. Almost Lover by A Fine Frenzy (when Sasha is stabbed by Gabriel)
4. Hooked on a Feeling by Blue Swede (plays on the jukebox in the Gatehouse)
5. Nothing Else Matters [Acoustic] by Metallica (played by Sasha when Nathan says ‘I love you’ for the first time)
6. Cold by Breaking Benjamin (played by Sasha after meeting Lindsey when he almost breaks the guitar)
7. Elaborate Lives from Aida (sung by Leven at musical practice)
8. The Howling by Within Temptation (when Nathan is taken by Malak)
9. Hurt [Cover] by Johnny Cash (on the jukebox in the diner when Nathan meets Dave)
10. My Funny Valentine [The Talented Mr. Ripley version] sung by Matt Damon (when Sasha and Nathan slow dance after Nathan returns from the Veil)
But if you ask me which is Nathan and Sasha’s song, it will always be Nothing Else Matters, and to be sure you listen to the right version, here it is.
Here is a list of 10 songs that either ARE legitimately mentioned in the story, or that inspired me while writing and fit certain scenes:
1. May the Road – a version of the Old Irish Blessing (Nathan’s lullaby)
2. Everything by Michael Bublé (performed by Sasha on his birthday)
3. Almost Lover by A Fine Frenzy (when Sasha is stabbed by Gabriel)
4. Hooked on a Feeling by Blue Swede (plays on the jukebox in the Gatehouse)
5. Nothing Else Matters [Acoustic] by Metallica (played by Sasha when Nathan says ‘I love you’ for the first time)
6. Cold by Breaking Benjamin (played by Sasha after meeting Lindsey when he almost breaks the guitar)
7. Elaborate Lives from Aida (sung by Leven at musical practice)
8. The Howling by Within Temptation (when Nathan is taken by Malak)
9. Hurt [Cover] by Johnny Cash (on the jukebox in the diner when Nathan meets Dave)
10. My Funny Valentine [The Talented Mr. Ripley version] sung by Matt Damon (when Sasha and Nathan slow dance after Nathan returns from the Veil)
But if you ask me which is Nathan and Sasha’s song, it will always be Nothing Else Matters, and to be sure you listen to the right version, here it is.
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.
Flash or Green Lantern?
First, a big thank you to Meagan Hedin for being the first to review Changeling. I've had a few really wonderful new reviews for Incubus as well, and I can't wait for readers to read the next installment.
"This is an incredible continuation of an already amazing story. We continue to follow the trials of Nathan, his brother Jim, and the irresistible incubus Sasha. I have loved reading about these three as they continue their harrowing and difficult journey together. The dynamic between the three as a whole and between the individual men grows deeper as Jim draws nearer to his Awakening and they near the completion of the fae hunt set upon them by Malak. Bonds between brother and brother, man and lover, and friends are tested and strengthened as they strive to defeat an overwhelming foe at impossible odds. The only question you'll have after reading this next fabulous installment of The Incubus Saga is: At what price, love?" - Meagan Hedin
Today I present to you the question that first stumped Nathan in book 1 when he realized Sasha's flirtations might be serious after all:
For me, it's really tough, especially if you're going with John Stewart, who became my favorite Green Lantern because of the Justice League cartoon. Both he and that universe Flash are just amazing. But I have to go with Flash. It's my whole Spider-Man thing again: I love a geek who can tell a good joke (see my husband for more examples).
I'm sure he's not the fastest man alive in bed. ;-)
What about you?
"This is an incredible continuation of an already amazing story. We continue to follow the trials of Nathan, his brother Jim, and the irresistible incubus Sasha. I have loved reading about these three as they continue their harrowing and difficult journey together. The dynamic between the three as a whole and between the individual men grows deeper as Jim draws nearer to his Awakening and they near the completion of the fae hunt set upon them by Malak. Bonds between brother and brother, man and lover, and friends are tested and strengthened as they strive to defeat an overwhelming foe at impossible odds. The only question you'll have after reading this next fabulous installment of The Incubus Saga is: At what price, love?" - Meagan Hedin
Today I present to you the question that first stumped Nathan in book 1 when he realized Sasha's flirtations might be serious after all:
For me, it's really tough, especially if you're going with John Stewart, who became my favorite Green Lantern because of the Justice League cartoon. Both he and that universe Flash are just amazing. But I have to go with Flash. It's my whole Spider-Man thing again: I love a geek who can tell a good joke (see my husband for more examples).
I'm sure he's not the fastest man alive in bed. ;-)
What about you?
