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July 19, 2013
5Facts Friday w/Kerry Connelly
Ever wonder what goes on in the minds of your favorite writers? Each Friday, I’ll highlight a fantastic author and share five lesser known facts about them.
Get ready to meet: Kerry Louise Connelly, author of “Oberservation City” and “Shaken.”
FAVORITE COMFORT FOOD
“Chocolate and biscuits (or chocolate biscuits –ha-ha) with either a glass of milk or black coffee.”
CURE FOR WRITERS BLOCK
“If your characters aren’t speaking to you, my advice is to walk away; the words will come to you when they are ready.”
GUILTY PLEASURE
“Reality TV shows — “Survivor” being my favourite!” And shamefully, if I can catch the “Bachelor” or “Bachelorette,” I’m there!”
FAVORITE TIME TO WRITE
“Usually first thing in the morning, although lately my mind has been more active at night. Whatever the time of day, if you feel the flow – go with it.”
FAVORITE SUPER POWER
“It has to be a cross between telepathy and invisibility.”
Connect with Kerry:
Kerry’s website
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July 18, 2013
Giveaway Time!
Have you heard? It’s giveaway time!
I recently discovered Danielle’s Dazzling Designs and fell in love with her swag. Naturally, I had to grab up some goodies that reflected by debut novel, “Released.”
So to properly celebrate my discovery, coupled with the 1,000 Likes event held by Danielle, I’m holding a giveaway. Here’s what’s up for grabs:
Signed copy of “Released”
“Released” dog tag necklace
“Released” guitar pick necklace
“Released” key chain
“Released” mini sticky notes
“Released” mouse pad
All you have to do is visit Mia Fox’s Giveaway and join us on Facebook Saturday, July 20th at 12 p.m. CDT.
Make sure to also swing by Danielle’s event, scheduled for the same time.
These events are not endorsed or sponsored by Facebook.
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July 15, 2013
“Loving Liberty” by Belinda Boring
Author Belinda Boring’s newest title, “Loving Liberty,” is climbing up the Amazon charts and is it any wonder? I can’t wait to read this one myself. Check out the description:
Liberty Montgomery is many things:
A dutiful daughter.
Perfect wife-in-training.
Easy to manipulate.
Compliant.
But secretly she wants more.
For years, Liberty has dreamed of a life filled with opportunities—a life where she makes the decisions, living by her own rules. Unfortunately, her parents have other plans for her, ones that involve her submission and total obedience. Every attempt to break free from their control is met with threats, leaving her feeling trapped.
Just when all seems hopeless, Liberty meets Oliver Nichols. With just two words–be brave– he stirs up her secret longings for more . . . friendship, fun, and independence. He almost has her believing her dreams are possible. However, taking a stand can be terrifying when you’ve spent your entire life pleasing others.
Are some chances worth taking? What would she risk for freedom?
Grab your copy here:
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July 11, 2013
Lizzy Ford Reveals Newest Cover
The phenomenal Lizzy Ford is a writing demon with a plan to release at least six books this summer. Lucky for her fans, she’s sure to make that self-imposed deadline and her latest is “Star Kissed.”
Here’s the synopsis for this sci-fi fantasy.
When Mandy loses her job, she thinks she’s hit rock bottom – until her plane is swallowed by a strange storm that sends her and everyone else on board 10,000 years into the future. At first, she thinks the scary world is nothing more than a bad dream. The war-torn Earth is unrecognizable. Black fog blocks the sun, and the oceans are dry. Even worse: the planet is inhabited by half-human, half-alien creatures dying from a mysterious disease. Horrified at the thought of spending her life here, she clings to the knowledge that there’s one man who can open the star gate to send her home.
As the Naki prince who controls the star gate, Akkadi gets first choice of any human female that makes her way through the star gate. Only by breeding with purebred humans from the past can his race hope to remain immune to the disease and hopefully, develop an eventual cure. With shrinking resources and a raging battle for the human planet, dutiful, commanding Akkadi is less than thrilled at the idea of trying to figure out Mandy, a woman he views as wild with neither discipline nor respect for someone in his position.
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July 5, 2013
Awesome Lizzy Ford Sale
One of my favorite authors, Lizzy Ford, is offering an amazing sale on six of her books in the “Rhyn Trilogy” and “Rhyn Eternal” series. You’ll be able to dive into “Gabriel’s Hope,” “Deirdre’s Death,” “Darkyn’s Mate,” “Katie’s Hellion,” “Katie’s Hope,” and “Rhyn’s Redemption.” You can pick up these six books for only $4.
So what are you waiting for? Now is the time to stock up on summer reading material!
Gabriel’s Hope (Book 1):
Amazon
Smashwords
Barnes&Noble
Deidre’s Death (Book II):
Amazon
Smashwords
Barnes&Noble
Darkyn’s Mate (Book III):
Amazon
Amazon UK
Katie’s Hellion (Book I)
Amazon
Amazon UK
Barnes&Noble
Smashwords
Katie’s Hope (Book II)
Amazon
Amazon UK
Barnes&Noble
Smashwords
Rhyn’s Redemption (Book III)
Amazon
Amazon UK
Barnes&Noble
Smashwords
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June 25, 2013
“Released” Review Rewards
Thank you to everyone who took the time to download a copy of “Released,” my debut novel and the first book in the planned Romani Realms trilogy.
Being a new author is a bit like joining a new school and hoping to find a seat at the lunch tables. It always helps when there’s a friendly face to welcome you over…so, I’ve got one more favor to ask…a review of “Released” would be like that friendly face.
Suki, my main character is a genie who practices Southern hospitality. She would say that it’s just not polite to ask something without offering something in return. So, in return for an honest review on a purchase site such as Amazon, I am offering a giveaway!
You’ll receive a signed paperback copy of “Released” as well as a $10 Amazon gift card.
To enter the giveaway, simply follow these two easy steps:
1. Leave an honest review (it doesn’t have to be long) on a purchase site such as Amazon and/or Barnes & Noble. (If you’re so inclined, you can copy your review to Goodreads.)
2. Copy the URL link of the review in the Rafflecopter form.
Winners will be chosen at random by Rafflecopter on July 3rd.
If you haven’t downloaded your copy and would like the chance to enter this giveaway, you can click on any of the links below and get “Released” for just .99. Thank you and good luck!
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June 14, 2013
“Rourk” by Julia Crane
“Rourk” by Julia Cranes launches today and it looks amazing! Here’s the details about this hot new novella:
Rourk Kavanagh is an elite elfin warrior, and a member of a human Special Forces team. During a routine mission in Afghanistan, he crosses paths with a dark supernatural creature—a d’jinn.
His world gets turned upside down when the unthinkable happens: Keegan, his one true love, is kidnapped by an evil d’jinn. The d’jinn is seeking revenge for the death of his brother at Rourk’s hands.
Fueled by fear over the potential loss of his wife, Rourk has only one thought—embrace the rage.
So what are you waiting for? Go on and grab your copy.
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June 6, 2013
COVER REVEAL: Welcome to the Darkness by L.M. Justus
Welcome to the Darkness
By: L.M. Justus
Series: Darkness Trilogy, #1
Publication date: August 5th 2013
Genre: YA Paranormal
Synopsis:
A typical teenager, seventeen-year-old Reed Hennessy doesn’t realize how lucky he is to lead a normal life until he loses everything, including his humanity. The attacker who slaughters his family and destroys their home turns out to be a vampire, a creature Reed had considered a myth.
Now a vampire himself, but with the unique ability to walk in sunlight, Reed struggles in the dark underworld he didn’t even know existed. His only two allies in his fight to stay alive are his reluctant mentor, Nathaniel, a vampire with over two hundred years’ worth of emotional baggage, and Sarah, a rookie cop with a secret ability of her own.
Together, Reed and his companions face a harrowing, cross-country journey before stumbling into a plot which could mean the end of everything for humans and vampires alike.
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AUTHOR BIO
Lisa Justus’ path to becoming an author took a circuitous route through the University of Waterloo where she earned a Bachelor of Mathematics, followed by jobs in quality assurance and technical writing at a high-tech company. With a keen interest in creative fiction, she wrote her first fantasy novel as part of NaNoWriMo as well as an early chapter book for her kids when they were younger. Her YA paranormal fantasy novel Welcome to the Darkness is the first book in the Darkness Trilogy.
These days Lisa is busy writing her fourth novel, reading, finishing her basement, doing volunteer work, and trying to stay in shape by running somewhat regularly.
She, her husband, and their three children live in Ottawa, Ontario.
Author Links:
Website / Goodreads / Facebook / Twitter
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June 5, 2013
“Alert the Media” Cover Reveal
There’s something magical about seeing your own cover for the first time. It’s like finding the perfect dress to wear to the prom…nothing beats that feeling of “that’s it!”
That’s exactly how I felt when I first saw the cover for “Alert the Media,” my latest novel, a fun, farcical, contemporary romance set in the world of Hollywood public relations battles.
Naturally, I had my own ideas of what I wanted the cover to look like, but fortunately I had the very talented Eden Crane to guide me…and set me straight about my own less than artistic vision!
Look for “Alert the Media” at the end of June 2013 on all of the usual places where ebooks are sold.
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May 22, 2013
Summer Book Blast
The Summer Book Blast runs from May 24-27 and is THE hottest and largest ebook sale to date for today’s best selling young adult, new adult and romantic fiction.We’re giving away over $1,000 in prizes!
In addition to all books being priced at .99 for the four-day sale, there will be:
a Kindle Fire raffled off DAILY;
ebook bundles raffled off DAILY; and
paperbacks and swag raffled off DAILY.
To participate in giveaways, visit the Summer Book Blast Facebook event page!
To see the incredible books on sale, check out the Summer Book Blast web page!
The Blast features books from over sixty authors, all of whom came together to lower their prices and offer their readers incredible deals to stock up for the hot, lazy summer months.
A special thank you goes out to our sponsors:
The event has been arranged and coordinated by the following wonderful people on the Summer Book Blast committee: Lisa Markson, Leanne Jacobson, Stephanie Shaw and Jennifer Pringle.
Links to our Sponsors
Evatopia
Lizzy Ford
Julia Crane
Cambria Hebert
DT Dyllin
Book Swag Shop
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