T. Rae Mitchell's Blog, page 10
April 26, 2016
Villainous activity invades my happy place
So yesterday, I’m on my way to Steveston Village, aka Storybrooke for all you fans of Once Upon A Time. Steveston is one of my happy places. Stars Hollow and Sunnydale are a few of my others, but I digress. Suffice to say, Steveston’s where I enjoy a beautiful walk along the water and finish with a delicious cup of hot chocolate at my favorite coffee shop.
Imagine my surprise when I can’t find a parking place because there’s a mob of people in the streets. Since there’s no holiday, I have no clue what’s going on until I start seeing camera crews on my way to the coffee shop from my faraway parking spot.
Here’s where it gets good. My friend’s waiting for me in the coffee shop, and guess what? We have a front row seat to a film shoot! I see this curvy, dark-haired woman in a shiny green super villain suit across the street. She’s wielding this tall, golden staff, and as soon as she starts storming through the street, all the extras are running in different directions to get away from her invisible powers, which we’ll have to wait for when the movie comes out.
After I find out the green girl is Elizabeth Banks, I get really excited! I loved her in Hunger Games and Walk of Shame. I got less excited when I found out her role was Rita Repulsa for the new Power Rangers movie. But I trust the talented Banks will bring her own magic to the role and make the character funny and interesting.
Sorry to say, I’ve never been a fan of the series. Although, the director wants to give the Power Rangers a “really modern, edgy, badass, aspirational quality.” Also, Weta Workshop is designing and fabricating the ranger suits. There may be hope for the movie, and if nothing else, it should be visually entertaining.
All said and done, it was pretty exciting to record and tape a live shoot!
April 15, 2016
WIN a signed copy of Magic Brew
Scroll down to the bottom to enter the giveaway by clicking on the Goodreads button below. April 15th – April 22nd. Open to the USA and Canada.
What reviewers are saying lately:
“The world created here is imaginative and engaging…every single character you meet is a fully-rendered person with their own personality, strengths, weaknesses, and desires.” ~ San Francisco Book Review
“…grabbed me from the first page and didn’t let go until the excitingly unpredictable ending.” ~ Award Winning Author, Kay Gregory
“What a blast! Magical gang wars, betrayal, hard core battles, laughter (including my own – out loud), love, and death.” ~ Amazon Reviewer
“Vivid world building and vast and varied characters combined with seemingly unbeatable odds turned this story into a thrilling but also nail-biting race/chase through New York.” ~ Award Winning Author, Jacqui Nelson
“The characters are so colorful and larger than life. Fantastic book!” ~ Amazon Reviewer
Goodreads Book Giveaway
Magic Brew
by T. Rae Mitchell
Giveaway ends April 22, 2016.
See the giveaway details
at Goodreads.
April 13, 2016
Another chance to WIN a signed copy of Fate’s Fables
Scroll down to the bottom to enter the giveaway by clicking on the Goodreads button below. April 13th – April 21st. Open to the USA and Canada.
What reviewers are saying lately:
“…a fabulous combination of fantasy, fables and a young adult romance.” ~ Tia’s Kindle Shelf
“…a wonderfully imaginative story that will appeal to lovers of fantasy of all ages.” ~ Award-winning author, Kay Gregory
“From the beginning to the ending; I was mesmerized.” ~ Amazon Reviewer
“Prepare yourself for love, war, passion, desire and even death as you open the Book of Fables and get sucked into this adventure.” ~ TopKnot Librarian
“Enchanting! Spellbinding! Couldn’t put it down!” ~ Amazon Reviewer
Goodreads Book Giveaway
Fate’s Fables
by T. Rae Mitchell
Giveaway ends April 21, 2016.
See the giveaway details
at Goodreads.
December 17, 2015
Surprising Character Confessions
I had no idea any of my characters might have a beef with me until I was invited to do this guest post on I Smell Sheep. I chose Character Confessions because it sounded the most fun. When it came time to write the post, I was really surprised by who stepped forward.
I figured my main character, Edge, from Magic Brew, would be the one who had something to say to me. (I did put him through hell, after all). But it was actually Nyx, one of the toughest members of the Forsaken gang. She’s become a reader favorite because she’s part pixie, part shadow elf with kick ass moves.
Boy, did she ever have it out with me. I’d love to tell you what it was all about, but you’ll have to hop on over to I Smell Sheep to find out. And while you’re there, enter my giveaway to win a Magic Brew ebook and ‘Stay Strong’ glass keychain. Click the button below to do just that.
December 16, 2015
San Francisco Book Review for Magic Brew
This just in! Check out this five star review from San Francisco Book Review:“Even in a city overrun with supernatural creatures, Edge is special. While elves, demons, vampires, were-whatevers and the Fae are a dime a dozen, Edge is the only Djinn in New York City…read more.”
Thanks to Jordan Binkerd for an awesome review 
December 15, 2015
WIN a signed copy of Fate’s Fables
Scroll down and enter the giveaway by clicking on the Goodreads button below. December 14rh – December 21st. Open to all countries.
What reviewers are saying lately:
“…a fabulous combination of fantasy, fables and young adult romance.” ~ Tia’s Kindle Shelf
“…a fascinating glimpse into a world where fairy tales are real. ~ Amazon Reviewer
“Prepare yourself for love, war, passion, desire and even death as you open the Book of Fables and get sucked into this adventure.” ~ TopKnot Librarian
“Enchanting! Spellbinding! Couldn’t put it down!” ~ Amazon Reviewer
Goodreads Book Giveaway
Fate’s Fables
by T. Rae Mitchell
Giveaway ends December 21, 2015.
See the giveaway details
at Goodreads.
December 8, 2015
Magic you can hold
During the holidays there’s no better feeling than being taken on a magical yet perilous adventure, while enjoying the cozy comforts of home and the presence of family in the background. While ebooks are great, I think we all like to unwrap gifts we can hold in our hands, which is why I’m offering
25% off my paperbacks!
Book Gift Guide for Fans of Fairy TalesIs there someone on your Christmas list who’s a hopeless romantic and loves fairy tale adaptations, such as the Lunar Chronicles and Unfortunate Fairy Tale series? If the answer’s yes, then Fate’s Fables is a perfect fit. This young adult fantasy is full of adventure, magic and romance, and many reviewers say it reads like a movie, such as fantasy films like Maleficent and Lord of the Rings. PLUS, this newly released 3rd Edition has a beautiful new cover and includes three bonus chapters. (For ages 12 and up.)
On sale for $12.99 (Reg. $16.99). Sale ends December 17th.
Book Gift Guide for Fans of Fantasy Adventure
Do you have someone on your Christmas list who doesn’t read as much you would like? Maybe what’s needed is loads of action to keep them interested. If that’s the case, Magic Brew is an excellent choice. Reviewers are saying this fast-paced new adult urban fantasy is highly engaging, exciting and perfect for fans of The Maze Runner, Chronicles of Nick and Dresden Files. (For ages 14 and up.)
On sale for $9.99 (Reg. $12.99). Sale ends December 17th.
October 28, 2015
Two ways to WIN a signed copy of Magic Brew
Last month I drew names to win a signed copy of Magic Brew. Congratulations to the lucky winner, Bree Anne S. from Colorado Springs!
Currently, I’m offering two giveaways to WIN a signed copy of Magic Brew.
Giveaway #1:
Read & Review Magic Brew. Your name will be entered to WIN an autographed copy of Magic Brew when you post an honest review for the Kindle version on Amazon.com. The odds are in your favor, since there’s presently only a handful of reviews. Simply email me the link to your review with your name clearly marked as the author of the review and you’ll be added to the December 7th drawing. All reviews must be in by December 5, 2015 to qualify.
If you’ve already posted a review and didn’t win the last drawing, don’t worry, your name is automatically eligible for this drawing. And thanks for being among the first to review Magic Brew
You can email your link to me at t@traemitchell.com
Giveaway #2:
Goodreads Book Giveaway. Starts October 28, 2015.
Goodreads Book Giveaway
Magic Brew
by T. Rae Mitchell
Giveaway ends November 04, 2015.
See the giveaway details
at Goodreads.
October 25, 2015
YA author, Tiana Warner, gives Magic Brew five stars
One of the best parts of being a fantasy author is meeting other fantasy authors. We share the same love of myth, legends and fairy tales, so it’s not surprising that we often end up reading each other’s books. Which is why I get excited about reviews that come in from my favorite fantasy authors.
Here’s what award-winning YA author, Tiana Warner had to say about my latest release:
“Every time Zulu gets amped up, he finds himself a mermaid. I have no clue how that works, anatomically speaking. I guess since he’s got gills and webbed hands and feet, he has the necessary parts to get down with those fishy skanks.”
Yeah. I laughed out loud.
Magic Brew is a fast-paced adventure with unforgettable characters and a strong narrative voice. Holding true to its name, it’s a kick-ass blend of every sort of fantasy creature you can imagine. A literary feast for fantasy geeks.
Fans of The Maze Runner will love this book. The interactions between characters created a similar sense of camaraderie that pulls you into their extraordinary world. The fantasy elements also reminded of a more mature version of the Percy Jackson series. (Complete with some pretty terrifying creatures of the shadows. And sexy pixies and black widows. I rather enjoyed those.)
Beneath all of this is a story of friendship, love, family, and self-discovery.” ~ Tiana Warner, author of Ice Massacre ★★★★★
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If you like mermaid stories, you’re definitely going to want to read Ice Massacre. I was swept away by the story from the first page to the last. Underlying this exciting adventure is a poignant coming-of-age story filled with the challenges of love, trust, betrayal and loss. You will love Tiana Warner’s strong, courageous characters and deliciously vicious mermaids.
Ice Massacre by Tiana WarnerA mermaid’s supernatural beauty serves one purpose: to lure a sailor to his death.
The Massacre is supposed to bring peace to Eriana Kwai. Every year, the island sends its warriors to battle these hostile sea demons. Every year, the warriors fail to return. Desperate for survival, the island must decide on a new strategy. Now, the fate of Eriana Kwai lies in the hands of twenty battle-trained girls and their resistance to a mermaid’s allure.
Eighteen-year-old Meela has already lost her brother to the Massacre, and she has lived with a secret that’s haunted her since childhood. For any hope of survival, she must overcome the demons of her past and become a ruthless mermaid killer.
For the first time, Eriana Kwai’s Massacre warriors are female, and Meela must fight for her people’s freedom on the Pacific Ocean’s deadliest battleground.
Visit Tiana Warner’s website to find out where to purchase Ice Massacre.
October 6, 2015
Author Interview
Wondering what I’ve been up to lately? Head on over to my interview with fellow YA author, Kelly Charron to read about my thoughts on writing, advice to new writers and what I’ve learned about publishing. While you’re there, check out her Books page. Kelly has some exciting projects in the works.
