#Giveaway ~ Signed Paperbacks of TIED & TORN #YA #UF
I will be giving away copies of both TIED & TORN on Goodreads for the holidays. Check out the details and enter below!
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Author Spotlight and New Release ~ Burdin of Choice by Alexander Nader
Today I’m happy to be hosting my friend, and fellow author, Alex Nader, whose sequel to Beasts of Burdin, Burdin of Choice has launched.
Check it out!
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Title: Burdin of Choice (Beasts of Burdin #2)
Author: Alexander Nader
Publisher: J. Taylor Publishing
Release Date: November 10, 2014
Keywords: ADULT Urban Fantasy
Blurb:
Ty Burdin is back. Back to drinking and back to avoiding demons. He is, of course, the leading expert in his field. In both subjects.
That’s probably why, when a customer offers him way too much money just to locate a missing car and some mysterious cargo, he readily agrees. The dude is human after all—Ty’s prime target client base.
Along with the money comes a slew of disappearances which Ty tries to ignore while tracking down that car, because, of course, those missing people might be demon related, and as he’s said before, that’s agency business. Not his. Period.
Until today.
Ty Burdin is to back drinking as well as everything he vowed never to get involved with again.
Question is, which one will kill him first? The booze, the demons, or the Agency?
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If you follow my blog, you’ll know I’m a fan of this series. Love, love Ty Burdin. Here’s my review on Amazon and Goodreads:
Once again Ty Burdin has me wrapped up and unable to close the book on his badass, smart witted, completely endearing nature. There is something so basic and pure about the way Alexander Nader breathes life into this character that it almost takes me back a step, and make me pause while I’m reading, just to take in what Ty has said. The simple, yet eloquent, while being utterly sarcastic, and also funny, way Nader portrays Ty is a skill I have yet to see done in the way Nader does it and makes this story hard to put down.
At the end of Beasts of Burdin, book #1 in the trilogy, I wasn’t sure where the second installment in the series would go, or how it would get there, but Burdin of Choice picks up at a run, and keeps running. The book has meat. It has emotion. It has heart. Ty is someone you want to know. Well done.
Can’t wait for book 3.
You can check it out on Goodreads
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For his blog tour stop, Alex agreed to answer some questions for me,
so let’s hear what he has to say:
LM: Burdin of Choice continues Ty Burdin’s story, and is the second book in the Beasts of Burdin Trilogy, how hard was it for you to get back into character, or did you go straight from Beasts of Burdin into Burdin of Choice?
AN: I had originally planned for Beasts of Burdin to be a standalone novel. So when J. Taylor Publishing asked if I would write it as a trilogy, I kind of freaked out. I was super nervous (I had never written a sequel at the time) so I jumped right in to Burdin of Choice (BOC). Getting back in to character wasn’t as big a deal, but writing the story was. I think a lot of sequels just tell the original story over again to build on the success and I didn’t want that for Burdin. I took BOC in a new direction and that was scary for me.
LM: Well, I really liked Beasts of Burdin and I loved Burdin of Choice even more, so I’m glad they pushed you to write a trilogy. 🙂 Ty, the MC in the story, (who is awesome) has quite a few issues bewteen fighting demons in the real world as well as in his own head, and that carries into the second book. One of my favorite scenes introduces new demons into the mix, as well as new characters. Do you plan which twists and turns each story will make before hand, or do you let the story and the characters lead you?
AN: A little bit of both. I start with a rough outline. I’m talking rough. I mean like ‘getting fired on your first day of work’ rough. So I start with a plan, but there’s lots of room for adjustments as the story sees fit. I pretty much just plan on spending 170 pages ruining Ty’s life. I’m kind of a jerk like that.
LM: It’s kind of our jobs to be jerks to our characters. 😉 Speaking of jerks, Ty might be considered as being a jerk sometimes, but he also has a sweet and endearing side, any inspirations behind the creation of his character?
AN: Ty has a bit out a mouth on him. It may, or may not, get him in to trouble at times.:) Ty started from your average noir character. There’s something about the honesty in those old novels and movies that strikes me. The characters all say how they feel and it’s funny and honest and a little hurtful all at the same time. Ty was born from that.
LM: Any particular music you listen to when you write? Something that inspires your stories? Or do you write in silence?
AN: If I’m writing a really intricate scene, I usually write in silence. In general, I listen to instrumental stuff while I write too. Then again, here recently I’ve been listening to a lot of metal while I write. It really just depends. I have a hard time listening to music I know while I write because I think the lyrics instead of my words.
LM: I almost always listen to music while I write, but sometimes I realize I’m singing … so I have to change the song. 😉 Anything special things you need nearby when you write? Favorite pen? Coffee?
AN: A comfy chair, usually. I like to keep the wife close too. I make her listen to all the lines I’m proud of as I go along.
LM: Good answer. Think that’s a wrap. 😉
To celebrate the launch Alex is having a Giveaway!
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AND …
You can find Burdin of Choice here:
AND as another way to celebrate the launch, Beasts of Burdin, book #1, is on sale now for .99!
About the author:
Alex lives in the tourist infested hills of east Tennessee with his amazing wife/muse and three superb children. He would tell you more about how awesome they are, but you probably wouldn’t believe him. When he’s not hanging out with them he’s making pizzas and occasionally he jots a few words down. He’s a big fan of good music, good storytelling, and fun, lots of fun.
He once wrote a short story about pirates to his wife via text message that blossomed into a full length novel and never stopped after that.
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BOOK BLITZ Release Day ~ Secret of the Souls by Terri Rochenski
Release Date: October 6, 2014
Target Reader: Adult
Keywords: Fantasy
For, Hyla, though, saving her nation isn’t her ultimate goal—returning to the Pool of Souls is. Becoming its Guardian and preserving their faith is her heart’s desire. The perils of her current journey, though, could leave her unable to fulfill that dream.
To find her way back to the Pool, Hyla must live among dangerous, powerful humans willing to defend the Natives, and must submit herself—her Talents—to them. While her protection is paramount, plots to end Hyla’s life will push her to her physical and emotional limits.
On the edge of sanity, her courage tested, and convictions nearly broken, Hyla’s final test of loyalty to her faith comes with the death of one she could have loved.
That should be Hyla’s first thought as her people are chained and imprisoned for no imaginable reason.
Instead, Hyla finds herself traveling through a land void of Natives, with human soldiers pillaging in desperate pursuit of her, and in search of the mystical Pool of Souls—home to the one man who can save her people.
Or so she believes.
Led by her faith in the deity Fadir, Hyla is met along her journey by Jadon—a human male and fierce King’s warrior, and his childhood best friend Conlin—one of the few Natives aware of his Fadir-given Talents.
Protected by Jadon, guided by Conlin, and with an unfailing belief in the purpose of her pilgrimage, Hyla carries on.
Like her, though, another searches for the Pool, and should he gain access first, everyone she loves, and everything she knows, could be lost.
Forever.
Terri started writing stories in the 8th grade, when a little gnome whispered in her brain. Gundi’s Great Adventure never hit the best seller list, but it started a long love affair with storytelling.Today she enjoys an escape to Middle Earth during the rare ‘me’ moments her three young children allow. When not playing toys, picking them back up, or kissing boo-boos, she can be found sprawled on the couch with a book or pencil in hand, and toothpicks propping her eyelids open.
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TORN (Fire Born 2) is LIVE. #YA #ReleaseDay #Giveaway
The Fire Born are back and
TORN is LIVE.
In honor of TORN’s release, I have a ton going on.
Check it all out:
September 8, 2014
BLURB:
Find Max.
That’s all Layla cares about. Not healing from the Fomore attack. Not finding answers to how she survived a fall that nearly killed her. Nothing will stop her. She will find him. She’ll even pair up with an overbearing Fallen Angel who’s hell bent on making everything harder than it needs to be if she has to.
Protect Layla.
For Max, nothing else matters. Not the bruises covering his body. Not the pain radiating from his broken bones. Not even his hands tied behind his back. He will find a way to save Layla, and the Fomore will pay if they’ve hurt her.
Every. Single. One of them.
In the second installment of The Fire Born trilogy, a new breed of villain looms—one Layla and Max will never suspect, and this killer has nothing to lose. Better yet, with Max and Layla’s deaths, victory is in the grip of the enemy.
Will Max and Layla find each other in time, or is it already too late for them both?
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The Book Tour is happening now, and here’s the schedule for anyone who wants to see what I’m talking about: TORN Book Tour
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The TORN Book Blast and Book Blitz are also happening all over social media for the next few days. Thank you, thank you to all the awesome bloggers/readers, and writers who are participating!
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Also, as I mentioned a few days ago, TIED (Fire Born 1) is one sale until September 15th to celebrate its ONE YEAR book birthday. : ) (Plus, it gives you guys a chance to pick up the book if you haven’t yet, before you read TORN. They kind of need to be read in order.)
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And finally, the GIVEAWAY!
I have several giveaways happening across the board, three to be exact.
The TORN Book Tour giveaway and the Blast I’ll be hosting alongside my publisher, as well as all the other bloggers participating. The Book Blitz Giveaway is being hosted by Itching For Books (click the banner)
HERE’S WHAT’S UP FOR GRABS on my blog for the Book Tour:
Signed paperback copies of TIED and TORN to ONE winner (U.S. & Canada), E-book copies of TIED and TORN to ONE winner (Int), and signed bookmarks of TIED and TORN to FIVE winners (U.S., Canada, and U.K.)
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AND here’s what up for grabs for the Book Blast:
Signed paperback copy of TIED and TORN to ONE winner & e-book copy of TIED and TORN to ONE winner (Int).
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WHEW! That’s it guys. Sorry for the long post. I’m off to finish the 3rd Fire Born Novel 😉
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#TIED (Fire Born 1) by Laney McMann On Sale! #YA
A few days ago I told everyone I had a surprise in store … I asked my publisher if they would agree, and they did. So …
Staring TODAY, and for a limited time, TIED, book #1 of the Fire Born Novels trilogy is on sale to celebrate not only its one year anniversary, but also the launch of the second book in the trilogy, TORN, which goes live on September 8th. 😉
September 8, 2014
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#TORN (Fire Born 2) 10 Day Countdown to Launch #YA
We have 10 Days until the second book in the Fire Born Novels trilogy launches.
And here’s what’s in store:
First, the TORN Blog/Book Tour (the schedule is up on the menu ^^^), which includes a Giveaway.
Second, the TORN Book Blast and Blitz, both of which are happening on the 8th (launch day), which also include Giveaways, so if you’d like to shout along, please feel free. 😉
Thirdly, the TORN playlist will be up and running next week for everyone who wants a glimpse into the feel of the book.
AND, lastly, >>> I have a special treat for everyone who hasn’t read TIED (Fire Born 1) coming very soon (days), so stay tuned for that.
In the meantime …
Layla and Max are back September 8th.
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Winners Are In!
A huge Thank You to everyone who entered the Goodreads Giveaway to win a copy of TIED.
There were A LOT of entries. 😉
The winners are in and the signed paperbacks will go out soon!
Also — I will be having an ARC Giveaway of TORN (Fire Born #2) soon ~
Stay tuned!
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Goodreads Giveaway ~ TIED (Fire Born #1) #YA #UF
In honor of TORN, the second book in the Fire Born Novels trilogy’s upcoming release on September 8th …
I’m having a giveaway starting today (June 6th).
The month-long giveaway will happen on Goodreads, NOW through July 4th.
I’ll be giving away 10 SIGNED paperbacks of TIED (Fire Born #1).
TIED (Fire Born #1)
These giveaways typically have a high number of entries, so get your name in to win!
Enter to WIN here:
Goodreads Book Giveaway
GOOD LUCK!
Layla and Max are back September 8th.
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COVER REVEAL ~ TORN (Fire Born #2) by Laney McMann
It’s here!
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The cover & blurb for TORN,
book #2 in The Fire Born Novels series,
is live!
Check it out:
Fire Born
by Laney McMann
Release Date: September 8, 2014
Target Reader: Young Adult
Keywords: Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy
Back of the Book
Find Max.
That’s all Layla cares about. Not healing from the Fomore attack. Not finding answers to how she survived a fall that nearly killed her. Nothing will stop her. She will find him. She’ll even pair up with an overbearing Fallen Angel who’s hell bent on making everything harder than it needs to be if she has to.
Protect Layla.
For Max, nothing else matters. Not the bruises covering his body. Not the pain radiating from his broken bones. Not even his hands tied behind his back. He will find a way to save Layla, and the Fomore will pay if they’ve hurt her.
Every. Single. One of them.
In the second installment of The Fire Born trilogy, a new breed of villain looms—one Layla and Max will never suspect, and this killer has nothing to lose. Better yet, with Max and Layla’s deaths, victory is in the grip of the enemy.
Will Max and Layla find each other in time, or is it already too late for them both?
For more info: J Taylor Publishing
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Book Release and #Giveaway ~ Darkest Day (The 19th Year #3) by Emi Gayle
January 6th marked the release of Darkest Day by Emi Gayle, the final book in the 19th Year Trilogy.
(Is everyone sad yet?)
To celebrate the release, we have a big Giveaway, a quick 10’s List with Suze, and a fun poll about Mac.
Let’s check the book out first:
Blurb:
Mac Thorne’s time as a Changeling is coming to an end.
It may have taken eighteen years, but Mac did finally manage to do what the Council wanted: she chose a teacher and renounced the in-between.
There’s just one last step. She must say goodbye to her human. Forever.
After being challenged in every way possible, Mac leaves what she thought would be the easiest task for the last possible moment. As midnight on July fourth draws near, though, she hasn’t found a way to give up Winn Thomas.
Nor does she want to.
With time running out, Mac stands at a literal crossroads.
Choose Winn, and she’ll be stripped of the only family she’s ever known—vampires, dragons, and her favorite demon. Even her own mother. Accept her position on the Council and rule as an equal to her twelve peers, and she’ll forget Winn ever existed.
Independence and freedom have never before been so limiting.
In this final chapter of the 19th Year Trilogy, it’s time for Mac to decide.
Responsibility? Or Love?
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Now let’s hear what Suze’s Top 10 favorite TV shows and movies:
10. Abbott and Costello
9. Alvin and the Chipmunks
8. Batman & Robin
7. Sesame Street
6. Ghostbusters
5. The Goonies
4. Hercules
3. The Jetsons
2. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
1. The Flintstones
AND for the POLL:
Have some fun with us! And give us your guess:
What will Mac choose upon her 19th birthday?
Enter the Poll
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AND … the group Giveaway. Emi is giving away:
– One set of paperback copies of After Dark, Day After AND Darkest Day for the US only.
– Two sets of ebooks of the complete trilogy – this is for International participants
– Three set of bookmarks of the complete trilogy – also open to international participants
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For more info you can find Emi Gayle on the web: Web | Blog | Twitter | Facebook
And you can add Darkest Day to Your TBR List on Goodreads
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