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I've just received the cover art for Book 2 in The Veil Series 'Devil May Care' so it seems like a great time to upload it to GoodReads.



Enjoy and let me know what you think on my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/theveilseries

When I conjured up Akil (The Veil Series), I knew he had potential, but I didn't realise the depth of emotion he would inspire in readers. He's the bad guy everyone loves to hate.

As the series progresses, we'll be seeing more of Akil. You can't kill an immortal, right? So he'll be back, and he has a few surprises hidden up the sleeves of his sharp suit, and a glint of infinite knowledge in his eyes.

With that in mind, I've just posted an interview with Akil on my website. Here's a snippet:

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His smile twitches. “You don’t know me at all. I don’t pine over the past. Immortals who lose themselves in the past are hollow wraiths. I stare ahead, I see what is to come, and I plan accordingly. The devil is in the details.”

“What are your plans exactly?”

I sit very still and watch him with the same intensity he affords me. Beneath that sharp suit and the overbearing masculinity of him, an ageless demon waits. He is a trap. What you see, is not what you get. The truth is there, behind his eyes. People, our lives, our loves, mean little to him; we’re just dust in the wind.

“I am the Prince of Greed,” he says. “The clue is in the name.”

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You can read the full interview here: http://pippadacosta.wix.com/beyond-th...

And if you haven't met Akil; why not take a peek?

Please do leave a comment on my Facebook page www.facebook.com/theveilseries

Do you think Akil is as bad as he makes out? What do you think might happen in book 2? What do you want to happen? ;)

You've read Beyond The Veil, so you have a favorite guy, right?

Some fans love to hate the sexy-as-sin Akil. Some adore the cool-as-ice Stefan. Who's your guy?

Vote for fun now. Closes May 19th.

https://apps.facebook.com/my-polls/ql...

To celebrate the release of book 2 in the Veil Series Beyond The Veil (book 1) is Free this week on Amazon.

If you enjoy fast-paced action-packed reads, give it a try.

Reviews for the Veil Series:

It's unlike anything I've read before and probably will read for awhile. The writing is clever, witty and very addicting. Once you start this book your not gonna want to put it down. (Goodreads reviewer)

Moonrise Books

This is a fantastic book, and one of my new favorites! ...a brilliant and original tale, entwined with a fascinating element of romance. I am eager to dive into the next book in the series to see what happens with these fantastic characters.

Happy Tails & Tales

“It goes to the excellence of writing skill when you love, and hate, ALL of the characters so much. Seriously, I think it could have had a bad plot and I would have loved the characters. BUT the plot is amazing. You’ll never be able to guess what’s really going on because it’s all about the unveiling.”

Nocturnal Predators Reviews

“I almost cried. It was THAT heart wrenching. After getting slapped upside the head with plot twists every five pages during the WHOLE book I still didn't see that ending coming.”

Amazon reviewer

I was sucked straight into the most exciting and hugely original story that kept my interest firmly glued to the pages throughout. Nothing is as it seems and it's all too easy to get caught in Muse's story as the plot twists and turns

Smexy Books

From page one I was intrigued and as I turned the final page I still wanted more.

Take a look and grab a copy today :)

(eCopy only. Free 19th to 23rd May 2014).

We're close to cracking the 2000 likes on the Beyond The Veil Facebook page. If you hop over, like the page & enter the competition, you'll be in with a chance to WIN. $25 is a lot of ebooks!

Follow the link: https://www.facebook.com/theveilseries

(US & UK only. Competition closes when we reach 2000 likes. Winners will be notified on the page and have a week (seven days) to respond & claim their prize. UK value is £15. Not affiliated with Amazon or Facebook).

Good luck x

“It’s too late to save myself, but I’ll save her, even if it kills me.”

When Akil leaves a nine year old half-blood girl on Muse’s doorstep, it’s not long before the demons come hunting, but this time Muse isn’t the target. The Institute, Muse’s immortal brother, and the Princes of Hell, all want a piece of the little half-blood. What’s so special about Dawn, and why has Akil conveniently disappeared just as Muse needs answers?

To save the half-blood girl, Muse must first save herself, but is it already too late? Muse’s humanity is failing. Her demon hungers. The darkness coiled around her heart lures her toward madness. And all that stands between Muse and her demon’s lust for destruction, is the hope that some half-bloods do get happy endings.

The veil weakens. Titles will fall. A new Prince rises. And if Muse can’t stop them, the demons will have their day.


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Hollie Jackson, narrator for The Veil Series, has stopped by to answer some questions about what it was like to narrate 'Beyond The Veil, #1 The Veil Series.' (Audiobook out now).

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I was lucky enough to discover a narrator who not only brought the main character of Muse to life, but who was also great fun to work with. Audiobook production can be a bit of a mystery, so I asked Hollie if she could demystify the process for us (and what she wants for Christmas!) ~ Pippa.


How did you discover you had a talent for narrating?
~I’ve always been a reader and I was that girl in class who was always first to volunteer when asked to read out loud. *laughs* I grew up being read to by my family members, and I’ve always been known to just… spontaneously read out loud whatever I’m reading if I’m particularly taken with a turn of phrase. My husband was actually the one who encouraged me to try my hand at narrating, as I read to him on a daily basis as it is. Everyone told me I had the voice for it and I figured, what the hell? When someone approached me about narrating their project, I gave it a whirl and realized just how much I loved it. And here we are almost 150 projects later.

Do you have any other talents? (Quirky is good)
~Dragon (my husband) claims that I have an uncanny talent for finding the hole in any flat surface I’m walking upon. I’m also quite good at falling up the stairs.

What were your first thoughts when you read Beyond The Veil?
~My first thought? I *have* to narrate this. I absolutely fell in love with not only the premise, but the character, Muse. I have a soft spot for snarky, confident, strong female leads in Urban Fantasy settings, and I *loved* being able to portray all of that. Plus? She’s a half-demon. And that is complete awesomesauce. I’ve done all manner of halflings, but Muse is my first demon.

Were there any scenes you struggled with & why?
~Actually, no! And this is a very good thing. One of the things I noticed as I went through, was that the writing was so fluid that I rarely had to stop for any mistakes or adjustments. It was an easy read, as far as just being so smooth and well written, and kept me utterly engrossed the entire time.

The one thing that DID bug me? What happened to Jonesy? As a fellow cat-owned person, I was all kinds of distraught about what happened and the not knowing is driving me nuts! (Don’t worry. Like all good felines, Jonesy survives pretty much anything and everything. He’ll be back later in the series).

What was your favorite scene & why?
~That final showdown was *completely* my favorite scene. From the moment Muse heads to the hotel, to that realization on the ground of what happened with Stefan… it was one of the most frustratingly satisfying finales I’ve had the pleasure of reading!

Who’s your favorite guy, Stefan or Akil? Why him?
~That is a tough one, as I kinda like them both. I’m a “root for the villain” kind of gal, so my first instinct is to go with Akil. No matter how despicable he may be, he’s all kinds of sexy suave, and I can completely understand Muse’s fascination and wariness. But then there’s also Stefan…who, just yum. I love his sarcastic wit and cocky attitude. Can I just have a Stef/Aki sandwich? (Perhaps with a scruffy dash of Ryder on the side…)

How many projects are you working on right now?
~Oh goodness. I have a *bunch* on my plate. I’ve currently got somewhere around 60 or so projects all told waiting in the queue in various stages of development, with more added every week. I never thought I’d be as busy as I am, but I truly do love it.

What’s your favorite thing about being a narrator?
~Honestly? That I get to read amazing stories and bring those stories to life for not only their creators but those who read them. There are so many people who don’t have time or physically can’t read and audiobooks open up those worlds to them, introduce them to characters and stories they might not otherwise get to enjoy. I love that my voice is instrumental in doing that.

What do you want for Christmas?
~A cat-proof Christmas tree. *laughs* We haven’t had one for years because our Feline Mafia like to cause all kinds of havoc. Beyond that? I’ve got a birthday and anniversary literally within days of the holiday, so perhaps a weekend getaway to the Rose Red Mansion is in order.

Barring that, cookies. Cookies and video games are always welcome.

What are you most looking forward to when narrating the upcoming ‘Devil May Care, #2 The Veil Series’?
~I am *really* interested in seeing what Muse decides to do. The ending to BTV was so epic and it really seemed like she was finally embracing who she really is, so I’m excited to see just what she does with her abilities. Also? I cannot *wait* to see the “jail break” as it were.

And of course… if there’s any word on what happened to Jonesy. ;)

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Thanks for dropping by, Hollie.

You can buy the Beyond The Veil audiobook (or get it FREE with your Audible trial) here. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IA3S97K

#2 The Veil Series, Devil May Care is due to be released as an audiobook in December.

Find out more here www.theveilseries.co.uk & sign up for your FREE novella here: http://eepurl.com/O5Aq5