C.L. Denault's Blog, page 3
July 25, 2019
Starling Teaser #4
Fourth teaser for The Last Starling . . .
P.S. Manuscript sent to my editor. Getting closer!
What the hell? My head snaps up, and the tingling comes back with a vengeance. Warning me. Danger—we’re in danger. From what, I’m not sure, but my instincts are screaming. Without thinking, I reach out to grab Simone, pull her away from the tree.
The instant my fingers touch hers, a swarm descends.
They hit me fa...
July 14, 2019
Starling Teaser #3
Third teaser for The Last Starling . . .
Post #3
Standing there, the throat of my enemy in my mouth, is a crowning moment for me. I feel it burn its way into my brain, a memory that will surface again and again as I patrol. It will serve as a reminder, a reason for staying sharp and keeping my guard up.
Keeping pack territory safe.
My dad chuffs quietly. His eyes shine with pride while Uncle Scott yips his support and Aiden does a litt...
July 2, 2019
Cover Reveal: The Last Starling
Time to reveal The Last Starling cover!
We just finalized it this week. My son Caleb helped me put together the specs, and Savana at Blue Sky Design worked her magic. We wanted something haunting, mysterious, and artistic. I'm incredibly pleased with how it turned out. Here it is, along with the tagline/description:
HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO TO SAVE AN ENEMY?
"They're coming."
The words of warning haunt...
June 25, 2019
Shaking Things Up
Hey, guys! You know that feeling you get when you're in a rut? And you just need something a little different to shake yourself out of it?
Well, that recently happened to me.
I was five chapters in on Gauntlet (Book 3 of The Prodigy Chronicles) and had stopped to work on the Mimic release. If you've ever self-published a book, you know the overhead involved. It gets a little crazy. And just as things were winding down...
An i...
May 27, 2019
Shadows and Sorcery
Hey, guys! An author friend of mine, C.C. Dowling, has just released a new book as part
of a set called Shadows and Sorcery. A collection of urban fantasy and paranormal romance novels, this set is sure to thrill you with cloak and dagger tales, forbidden sorcery, and
all manner of things that go bump in the night.
And for a limited time, you can get all 20+ novels for $0.99!
The offer expires...
April 4, 2019
Mimic Available on NetGalley
Are you out there? I need you! Why? Because Mimic has been released into the world, and it's time to embark on the quest that most indie authors find challenging: getting reviews. Ah, yes, those elusive reviews. We love them. Crave them. Seek them as if they're buried treasure, frantically unearthing each one and holding it up to the light with a wild cry of&nbs...
March 17, 2019
MIMIC Blitz Giveaway
Hey there! As promised, I'm running a giveaway in conjunction with the Mimic Book Blitz that begins on the March 22nd release date. The blitz will help spread the word, but I'm starting the giveaway early to reach more people (a.k.a. potential winners).
Prizes are listed below in the Rafflecopter entry form. There are six ways to enter, and the Tweet option is available every day. Open to everyone...have fun and good luck!
GIVEAW...
March 9, 2019
MIMIC Pre-Order
Hey, guess what, guys? The ebook version of MIMIC is now available for pre-order! To purchase, you can either navigate to the MIMIC book page and click on the "Buy the Book" drop-down button, or simply use the links below:
Amazon Barnes & Noble
Paperbacks will be available shortly after the March 22nd release date. I'll be ordering several for signed copies and will create a special link for them&nb...
February 21, 2019
Mimic Cover Reveal
Hey, guys! Today's the day! I'm pleased (and more than a little excited) to finally
reveal the cover for Mimic! Drum roll, please . . .
Like it? I do! The cover was created by Savana at Blue Sky Design and is beautifully symbolic of Willow's ongoing transformation from village girl to elite Core prodigy. Her encounter with a shapeshifter teaches her not only where to place her trust, but also how to keep sec...
February 10, 2019
Character Bio: Toby
PROFILE - TOBIAS CARTIER
"Fame and disaster go hand in hand in this city.
You can't have one without the other."
Nickname: Toby
Status: Prodigy
Primary Skill: Advanced Biological Alteration & Transfer (Meta-X)
Age: 20
Birthplace: London Core
Raised in: Hillford Division
Accent: British, informal with a slow, lazy drawl
Physical Characteristics: lean and ropy, 6-feet tall, blon...
