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At Work on The Coveted

So, guess what I’m working on? The Coveted! I had this whole elaborate plan to publish The Vanishing Girl before The Coveted, but damn I’ve got some enthusiastic paranormal romance readers! :) 
I’ve received so many requests (*cough*demands*cough*) from you all—some pleading, some downright pissed off—that I release the sequel sooner than planned. And, well, you’ve all gotten me so excited about Gabrielle and Andre (as well as Oliver, Leanne, and Caleb) that I’ve been prioritizing The Coveted. Peer pressure really does work. ;)
Still, I can’t promise that I’ll be able to work my magic before 2014 rolls around. But, this does mean that I’ll have excerpts to share in the coming months as well as a cover reveal! This also means that I will need readers willing to read pre-released copies of The Coveted and post reviews on Amazon, Goodreads, and/or their blog. 
Interested?
I have a mailing list on the upper right-hand side of this blog. This is where I’ll be sharing all of this information. And who doesn’t enjoy sneak previews and free books?
I look forward to hearing from you!
Hugs,Laura

Broken Symmetry—A Must Read

I don’t know about a lot of you, but it’s difficult for me to pick out awesome books to read. Not that there aren’t oodles and oodles out there, but finding them can be a challenge. But when you finally come across a really fantastic book, the wait is totally worth it.
Today marks the release date of Broken Symmetry , Dan Rix’s new novel. Oh my heavens, this is one of those fantastic books! And I swear I say that as a reader and an editor, not as a significant other; this is a must-read. 
Here’s the book’s description, and below that, my extremely professional (*cough*) review:
Broken SymmetryDan Rix

Eleven months after the father of sixteen-year-old Blaire Adams vanished without a trace, he's found wandering outside The Scripps Research Institute vomiting blood and speaking gibberish, his sole possession a worn leather diary filled with an unrecognizable language. He has a message for her.
As he dies in her arms, he claims he never vanished. She vanished.

In a nearby military quarantine zone, scientists are being called in from around the world to sequence a previously unknown strain of DNA. Scientists…and soldiers.

When her father’s autopsy reveals a rare chromosomal disorder—a disorder, it turns out, she inherited—Blaire begins to suspect her father’s last words weren’t induced by amnesia. Like her dad, she has an additional set of instructions in her genes—instructions for what, doctors can’t say. Only one thing is certain: it’s what killed him…and it will kill her too.

But now she’s haunted by prophetic nightmares of the Yellowjacket—a young murderer, eyes the black of charcoal, who lures his victims to suicide without ever paying them a visit. The only clue she has to his handiwork is a lingering feeling of déjà vu. That, and the nagging suspicion that all she knows is a mirage. She is certain of two things—though it may mean confiding in the wrong side of good and evil, he has the answers she needs.

And he is recruiting her.

My Review

I should start this by saying that, after finishing the book, it is easily one of the best books I've ever read. Ever. I know that's saying a lot, but you'll understand once you read the book.
So, here's what the description fails to cover that you should know:

1) Think Inception. The concept of "crossing over," or walking through mirrors, is just as spooky and well-fleshed out as the movie Inception. Not to mention just as good. In spite of that, this is not a copycat idea at all. But it will give you the same thrill all over again.

2) The science is solid. Dan Rix did his homework. Every strange occurrence has an explanation based on scientific facts. And, because of that, you're not going to see any illogical "rules" of this world. Thank goodness.

3) Blaire is an AWESOME main character. She's the type that gets herself into situations, doesn't take bull from anyone, and is absolutely hilarious while doing it all. She lightens up what could otherwise be a really dark book.

4) Damian. Hot. OMG, HOT. I'm fanning myself just thinking about him. And the chemistry between him and Blaire made me giddy throughout the entire book. But don't worry if you're not big on romance, Dan Rix makes it believable and just as edgy and thrilling as the plot itself.

5) The plot is ... unbelievably amazing. I'm not going to spoil the surprise, but I will say this: you won't be able to put the book down--and I mean that.

This book WILL ruin you for all other books--it's that freaking good.

Goodreads Giveaway is Ending Soon!

For those of you who’ve read The Unearthly and those of you who haven’t, Goodreads is giving away a single paperback copy of it. The giveaway ends at 12:00 a.m. August 3, which means you have from now until Friday to enter the raffle.

Even if you own a digital copy of the book, I encourage you to enter the raffle. I mean, who wouldn’t want a free paperback book shipped to their house?

Lastly, please don’t hesitate to find me on Goodreads! It’s wonderful meeting all of you who’ve enjoyed the book, and I get warm fuzzies every time I hear from you all!

Hugs,
Laura

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Goodreads Book Giveaway The Unearthly by Laura Thalassa Giveaway ends August 03, 2013.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win

Last Day to Get a FREE Copy of The Unearthly

Today, July 26 is the last day to download a free copy of The Unearthly off of Amazon! If you or a friend or family member you know might be interested in owning this YA novel, follow this link!

For those of you who have read the book, keep a look out this week for another post. I know I’ve left most of you hanging about the sequel, The Coveted, and I promise to post more information on it ASAP!

Lastly, thank you all for the awesome feedback and heartwarming comments! Your enthusiasm is the best part of my job!

Hugs,
Laura

The Unearthly is FREE on Amazon!

Today is the beginning of a five day long promotion for The Unearthly , a young adult paranormal romance novel. During the next five days, the electronic version of The Unearthly will be free on Amazon for all who are interested.
If you or someone you know is interested in receiving a free copy, use this link to check out the book. And for those of you who are interested in knowing a bit more about the book, read on!
The Unearthly
The first time I was declared dead, I lost my past. The second time, I lost my humanity. Now I’m being hunted, and if I die again, my soul is up for forfeit.
After enrolling in Peel Academy, an elite supernatural boarding school on the British Isles, the last of the sirens, Gabrielle Fiori, only wants to fit in. Instead, the elixir meant to awaken her supernatural abilities kills her.
When Gabrielle wakes up in the morgue twelve hours later, something wicked is awakened in her, something even the supernatural community has never seen before. Now the only person who can help her is Andre de Leon, the community's infamous bad boy and the king of vampires.
Yet even his help can’t prevent the repeated attempts on Gabrielle’s life. Someone is after her, and they will stop at nothing to end her short existence. Only Gabrielle cannot let that happen now that her soul hangs in the balance, because she may have met the devil. And he wants her. Bad.
Hugs!Laura

Tomorrow The Unearthly Will be Free!

Tomorrow is the beginning of a five day long promotion for The Unearthly, a young adult paranormal romance novel. During the next five days, the electronic version of The Unearthly will be free on Amazon for all who are interested.
If you or someone you know is interested in receiving a free copy, use this link starting tomorrow. And for those of you who are interested in knowing a bit more about the book, read on!
The Unearthly
The first time I was declared dead, I lost my past. The second time, I lost my humanity. Now I’m being hunted, and if I die again, my soul is up for forfeit.
After enrolling in Peel Academy, an elite supernatural boarding school on the British Isles, the last of the sirens, Gabrielle Fiori, only wants to fit in. Instead, the elixir meant to awaken her supernatural abilities kills her.
When Gabrielle wakes up in the morgue twelve hours later, something wicked is awakened in her, something even the supernatural community has never seen before. Now the only person who can help her is Andre de Leon, the community's infamous bad boy and the king of vampires.
Yet even his help can’t prevent the repeated attempts on Gabrielle’s life. Someone is after her, and they will stop at nothing to end her short existence. Only Gabrielle cannot let that happen now that her soul hangs in the balance, because she may have met the devil. And he wants her. Bad.
Hugs!Laura

The Unearthly Will be Free Starting July 24

Starting on July 24 the Kindle version of The Unearthly will be free on Amazon! If you want a free copy or have a friend or family member you think might be interested, make sure to mark your calendar since it will only be free until July 28. 
For those of you who’ve read The Unearthly, the greatest compliment you can give me is writing a review on Amazon. Also, don’t be a stranger—I’d love to hear your feedback! 
Hugs,Laura

Goodreads Giveaway!

Starting tomorrow, The Unearthly will be listed as a Goodreads giveaway. If you’re interested in receiving a free copy, check out the link below!



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Goodreads Book Giveaway The Unearthly by Laura Thalassa Giveaway ends August 03, 2013.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win

The Vanishing Girl

Now that The Unearthly is out, it’s time for me to announce my next project. At the end of the year I will publish The Vanishing Girl, the first book in another series. Here’s a sneak peak of the cover!



I don’t want to say much on this project, except the premise is based on a group of teens that have the ability to teleport. The catch? They can only do so for the first ten minutes after they fall asleep. It works a bit like lucid dreaming, except if they have a naked dream, they might actually teleport somewhere naked, and if they have a falling dream, they might actually find themselves falling. It’s a bit of a lethal ability.
I’ll have more on this later, but for now, let me know your thoughts on the cover and the premise!
Hugs,
Laura

Welcome

Thank you for visiting my page! The Unearthly is officially out, and you can buy the ebook version for $2.99 on Amazon. Sometime within the next week or two the print book will be out as well.

I want to thank you, the brave visitor, for taking enough interest in my novel to stumble across this website. I hope to share more with you soon!

Hugs,
Laura