Christmas Cracker Scavenger Hunt! $100 Amazon Card and Ten ebooks up for grabs! #Giveaway

Ready for some fun???

Hop around ALL of the blogs taking part in the Christmas Cracker Scavenger Hunt, collect the individual letter from each participating blog, then rearrange them to spell something related to Christmas. This is the answer you will need to enter into the Grand Prize Rafflectopter to be eligible for entry.

What's up for grabs?

First Grand Prize: $100 Amazon Gift Card

Second Grand Prize: $10 Amazon Gift Card

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But first...my giveaway:

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Bullet

A Demos City Novel

by Jonathan Lister

Release Date: June 16, 2014

Publisher: J. Taylor Publishing

Target Reader: Adult

Keywords: Urban Fantasy, Werewolf

A father’s love doesn’t bend, so what happens when it breaks?

Corruption, dark truths, and a new Alpha mean Leon Gray’s days of running without a pack are over. At least, that’s what everyone but him believes.

He’d rather be helping his teenage daughter navigate the landmine life of a full werewolf, finish out his servitude as bodyguard to a former Demos City reporter and, in all honesty, not be taken advantage of by a beautiful woman who really only wants him for his body—figuratively and metaphorically.

Of course, the only way any of that might happen is if he’s dead. That’s likely given the information the reporter has unearthed and the territorial battles already underway between packs. If only Demos City’s corruption didn’t have such deep roots—older than the bones of the city or any of the werewolves who’ve decided to claim it. A city can only take so many power hungry mongrels invading it at one time, and Leon can only take so much knowing his daughter lives within its boundaries.

War has come to Demos City.

It’s up to Leon to fix … what’s most important to him.

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How can you win?

Simply leave me a comment answering the following question:

What has come to Demos City?

(answer found in blurb!)

Be sure to let me know which file type you'd prefer for your prize!!

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NEXT STOP ON THE HUNT: J.A. BELFIELD'S BLOG!

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My letter for the scavenger hunt:

Grand Prize Time!

First Grand Prize: $100 Amazon Gift Card

Second Grand Prize: $10 Amazon Gift Card

ENTER THE RAFFLECOPTER!!!

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And in case you've gotten lost, here's the participating authors list!

Best of luck!!

Danielle E. Shipley
Julie Reece
Juliette Cross
Keri Lake
Claire Gillian
Jonathan Lister
Laney McMann
Anna Simpson
Terri Rochenski
Alexander Nader
J.Taylor Publishing
J.A. Belfield

If you wrote a letter to your MC, what would you say? #Giveaway

I'm a day late getting to this...major apologies to Mr. Nader!!

Better late than never, says I. 

What is it? Burdin of Choice, the 2nd installment in the Beasts of Burdin series. I asked Mr. Nader for a personal letter to his MC, Ty Burdin. hehehehe

ENJOY!!!!

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He-hey Ty, my man, how’s life? Everything is pretty good with me, just chilling out with the family and scratching away at these novels, but enough about me, I’m writing this letter because I want to talk to you, Ty. You’re a good dude, I know you are. Yeah, I’ve seen your BS tough guy act, but I know you’ve got a gooey core at the middle. It’s just buried under layers of cigarette smoke, scotch, and snark.

I’m writing this letter to give you a little advice. I know I’m not some hard ass demon hunter working my way through past tragedies; my life isn’t some episode of Grimm or Supernatural. I don’t know what it’s like to have killed or gotten people killed. I’m also not drinking myself into an early grave, well, not too early of a grave anyway. So, if you’ll stop with the babble and rhetoric I’d like to tell you something.

You need to calm down. Seriously, man. Take it freaking easy. I know you’ve got a lot on your plate and the Agency gave you the raw end of the deal a while back—I was there, I remember. You’ve put the world on your shoulders and you don’t have to. Take a day off. Take a week off. Kick your shoes under the desk, lay back, and watch some Netflix or something.

You need to get your rest. It’s good for your health and on top of that, I’ve gotten a glimpse into your future. That saying, it’s always darkest just before the dawn? Well, hunker down because it’s barely even midnight and you’re going to have to keep the wolves at bay a bit longer.

That’s all I’ve got for you. I decided to write it out and send it to you. What says care more than a hand-written letter coming from the mailbox? Besides, this way you’re too far away to kick my ass when you don’t like what you read in here.

Have a good day, Ty. Take care of you and your family. This goes without saying, but I imagine they’re all in danger.

Sincerely,

Alexander Nader

Burdin of Choice (Beasts of Burdin #2)

Author:  Alexander Nader

Publisher:  J. Taylor Publishing

Release Date:  November 10, 2014

Keywords:  Urban Fantasy

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?

Purchase links:

Amazon  /  Barnes and Noble

 FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY, NAB BEASTS OF BURDIN FOR ONLY $0.99!!!!!

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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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October New Release #Giveaway Hop: Secret of the Souls @TerriRochenski #Fantasy

Up for grabs...

Secret of the Souls

Pool of Souls 2

by Terri Rochenski

Release Date: October 6, 2014

Target Reader: Adult

Keywords: Fantasy

Thrust out of their homes by a human High Priest on a vengeful mission, the Natives of Derlund no longer have a place to call their own. One escaped capture, however, and now she, Hyla, is the only one who can save her people.

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.

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From now until Friday, October 17th, book 1, Eye of the Soul, is only .99 cents!

Amazon  /  Barnes & Noble  

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THANKS FOR STOPPING BY, & BEST OF LUCK!!

Secret of the Souls is HERE! #PoolofSouls by @TerriRochenski #BookBirthday #Fantasy

Secret of the Souls, the second and final installment of the Pool of Souls series by Terri Rochenski is now available!

Pool of Souls #2

By: Terri Rochenski
Release Date: October 6, 2014

Publisher: J. Taylor Publishing
Target Reader: Adult
Keywords: Fantasy

Thrust out of their homes by a human High Priest on a vengeful mission, the Natives of Derlund no longer have a place to call their own. One escaped capture, however, and now she, Hyla, is the only one who can save her people.

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.

Purchase Links:

Paperback:

Amazon   /  Barnes & Noble  

Ebook:

Amazon /  Barnes & Noble  /  Kobo

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In celebration, Eye of the Soul, Pool of Souls #1, is on sale for only .99 cents from now until October 17th!

Amazon  /  Barnes & Noble  

Escape. 

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.

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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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GIVEAWAY!!

Grand Prize:  Grand Prize – Signed copies of EotS & SotS, EotS notebook & pen, and SotS mug

Second Prize:  2 nd Prize – Ecopie of EotS & SotS

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No purchase necessary, but you must be 18 or older to enter. The winner will be chosen by Rafflecopter, and announced on the widget. Winner well be notified by emailed and have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. The number of entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Terri Rochenski.

Win an eARC of Secret of the Souls! #PoolofSouls #Fantasy by @TerriRochenski

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J. Taylor Publishing are giving away FIVE ARCs of Secret of the Souls!

Check it out!

Pool of Souls #2
Adult / Fantasy
Release Date: October 6, 2014
Publisher: J. Taylor Publishing

Thrust out of their homes by a human High Priest on a vengeful mission, the Natives of Derlund no longer have a place to call their own. One escaped capture, however, and now she, Hyla, is the only one who can save her people.

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.

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Readers will experience Hyla's spiritual and self-discovering journey once more, in this latest addition to the Pool of Souls duology.

And J. Taylor Publishing is giving away FIVE ARC copies.

To YOU!

You don’t even have to be a book blogger!

Nope, so long as you are willing to leave an honest review* by October 12th 2014, you are eligible to enter.

Interested?

Then just fill out the form and keep your fingers crossed.

You have until midnight of September 21st, 2014 to enter.

*A review should consist of your honest thoughts regarding a book, usually a few paragraphs long and around 150 - 500 (or more, if desired) words in length.

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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 the fantasy genre.

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.

Website / Blog / Facebook / Twitter / Goodreads

What's your must have when writing? #WritersLife #TensList #TORN #Giveaway

I'm thrilled to have Ms. McMann here for part of her TORN blog tour! I wanted to know...

What top ten things she must have or like to have when writing.

Here's what she had to say...

10. My lap top. Yeah, I know, easy one. ;)

9. My flat screen monitor. This isn't a must have if I'm working away from my desk, but it makes life a lot easier when my words are very much in my face. ;)

8. I like, but don't have to have, chocolate. Dark. Only dark.

7. Eye drops. This writing thing will work your eyes out hours on end.

6. My iPhone. Yep.

5. Google. Of course Google is a must have because I research A LOT.

4.  Hot tea or a cup of ice. Usually hot tea in the morning and ice in the afternoon.

3. My notes, which can be on just about anything. My phone, notebooks, ripped pieces of paper, napkins, whatever I have nearby when ideas strike.

2. Papermate pens. No other kind. Only papermate. Specifically green, but they're hard to find, so usually blue.

1.  Music. Always music. And with music, come earbuds. ;)

Thank you!!

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Releasing September 8, 2014

For more info: J Taylor Publishing

Target Audience: Young Adult

Key Words: Urban Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Mystery, Mythology

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?

Purchase Links:

E-Book: http://www.amazon.com/TORN-Fire-Born-Novel-Book-ebook/dp/B00NC4KVPA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=undefined&sr=8-1&keywords=TORN+by+Laney+McMann

Paperback :http://www.amazon.com/Torn-Fire-Born-Laney-McMann/dp/1937744531/ref=la_B00ESLW72Q_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1409942713&sr=1-2

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/torn-laney-mcmann/1120255049?ean=9781937744533

With a passion for the supernatural and all things magical, Laney developed a voracious appetite for reading fantasy at a young age. A vivid imagination helped set the stage for creating her own worlds and placed her onto the writing path.

By the time she reached her teens, she'd accumulated notebooks full of poems, which led to short stories and finally novels. Young adult dark fantasy, paranormal romance, and mythology are among her favorite genres.

A former classical dancer and chef, she grew up in sultry Florida where she still resides with her family.

Twitter  /  Goodreads  /  Facebook Profile  /  Facebook Author Page  /  Pinterest  /  Tumblr  /  Laney McMann  /  laneymcmannyaauthor(at)gmail(dot)com

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GIVEAWAY!

Signed paperbacks of TIED (Book 1) &TORN (Book 2) to ONE winner, and E-book copies of TIED & TORN to ONE winner.

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And until September 15th, TIED will be on sale in honor of TORN's launch.

Book Blast: Torn (Fire Born 2) by Laney McMann #YAlit #PNR #UF

TORN, the second installment of the Fire Born Novels by Laney McMann, has launched.

PLUS, there's a Giveaway!

Releasing September 8, 2014

For more info: J Taylor Publishing

Target Audience: Young Adult

Key Words: Urban Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Mystery, Mythology

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?

Purchase Links:

E-Book: http://www.amazon.com/TORN-Fire-Born-Novel-Book-ebook/dp/B00NC4KVPA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=undefined&sr=8-1&keywords=TORN+by+Laney+McMann

Paperback :http://www.amazon.com/Torn-Fire-Born-Laney-McMann/dp/1937744531/ref=la_B00ESLW72Q_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1409942713&sr=1-2

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/torn-laney-mcmann/1120255049?ean=9781937744533

With a passion for the supernatural and all things magical, Laney developed a voracious appetite for reading fantasy at a young age. A vivid imagination helped set the stage for creating her own worlds and placed her onto the writing path.

By the time she reached her teens, she'd accumulated notebooks full of poems, which led to short stories and finally novels. Young adult dark fantasy, paranormal romance, and mythology are among her favorite genres.

A former classical dancer and chef, she grew up in sultry Florida where she still resides with her family.

Twitter  /  Goodreads  /  Facebook Profile  /  Facebook Author Page  /  Pinterest  /  Tumblr  /  Laney McMann  /  laneymcmannyaauthor(at)gmail(dot)com

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GIVEAWAY!

Signed paperbacks of TIED (Book 1) &TORN (Book 2) to ONE winner, and E-book copies of TIED & TORN to ONE winner.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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And until September 15th, TIED will be on sale in honor of TORN's launch.