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Tuesday, January 7, 2014

The Countdown to Lizzie Monroe-- (#11 Cydney Lawson)

Giveaway for a $20 Amazon gift card, ebooks, and paperback is at the bottom of this post :)

Good morning! I'm very excited. The Afterlife of Lizzie Monroe comes out in 13 days!! I'm celebrating with a giveaway (see bottom of this post) and spotlighting some of the awesome authors who donated to it. Yesterday's post was about Jo Grafford (click here) Today's author is...

Cydney Lawson



Image of Cydney LawsonCydney Lawson is an adventurous college student with a slightly awkward, yet quirky, personality. She can always be found with pen and paper in hand, and chocolate and a paperback close by. When not writing, Cydney can be found studying for her creative writing degree, spending time with friends and family, or cooking up a storm in the kitchen. Her dream is to move away from the craziness of the city and live in a cabin in the woods with her 2 dogs (who don't belong to her yet) as a full time writer and editor.

 


Charlie thought his summer was going to end like every other summer before it. With a growing sense of forboding and a waning sense of freedom. Until, of course, Tane landed on his front lawn in a crumpled heap claiming to be from heaven. A place much darker and much greater than he'd ever imagined.


The second installment of The Last of The Fallen trilogy makes its debut with more twists, turns, and surprises than its predecessor.
                                 
My name is Tane. At least it was before I was banished to the outlands of heaven. Before everything I had learned to care for was taken from me. Before I murdered an innocent human.

Tane is an outcast in her own world. She is forced to fend for herself against the infamous and ravenous Feeders in Abannon to prove her worth and save her own life. When Azurael, a de-winged, slightly insane angel finds her and offers to deliver her to a secret land of life and prosperity-the Oasis-Tane agrees to become his traveling companion and student. As she learns his ways, she begins to question her own, as well as her role in the last prophecy he ever told.

My name is Charlie. At least it was before I was dragged to Fismuth. A lot has changed since then, and my new name is the least of them.

Charlie is an outcast in his own world. He doesn't fit in with his old friends. He can't stand to be around the only parent he has left. And he's plagued with thoughts of a girl long gone. Until the day Charlie is dragged and blessed with wings, a new sense of strength, and a mission to save Tane from her own fate. But Charlie isn't the only one planning to escape to Abannon and claim Tane.

In a struggle to find their purpose and each other, Charlie and Tane must face death, trust new friends, and start a war they didn't know existed to either fulfill or stop the prophecy that will end heaven as they know it.

FIND THE BUY LINKS ON CYDNEY'S AMAZON PAGE: CLICK HERE.

Thank you, Cydney for donating signed paperback copies of Wingless and Displaced!

Tomorrow's surprise author is afraid of water after five-- ;) See if you can guess who it is in the comments.

~Kelly

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Monday, January 6, 2014

The Countdown to Lizzie Monroe Giveaway! --Jo Grafford (#12)

Giveaway rafflecopter is at the bottom of this post... Enter to win a $20 Amazon gift card, signed paperbacks, or ebooks.

Happy 2014!! I had a wonderful 2013. Blessed would be good word for it (though I suppose if we are breathing we are blessed every year).

When it comes to the book world, 2014 is shaping up to be an even bigger year. As of right this second... I have FOUR books planned for release.... in the next FOUR months (thud!) It's going to be a busy time of year :) I can't wait!

The first of the four is a little book called, THE AFTERLIFE OF LIZZIE MONROE. I call it a Civil War/Contemporary/Zombie/Romance/Epic.

Yeah...
The Afterlife of Lizzie Monroe
(I LOVE THE Cover!)

Basically, it's just cool ;) I'll blog more about it leading up to the release.

But I wanted to do something really neat, something I haven't done before, when counting down to a release. I'm giving away prizes... and not just MY prizes. I've had some wonderful authors donate almost 20 prizes for you guys! It's amazing!

Image of Jo GraffordI'm going to spotlight one author (or two) every day to countdown to #lizziemonroe (the hashtag if you want to tweet ;) )

First up.... Jo Grafford.

An award-winning author at Astraea Press, Jo Grafford writes historical fiction about real people and places to spotlight unsung heroes and unsolved mysteries. Her debut novel Breaking Ties, first book in the Lost Colony Series, was released October 17, 2013.



A cursed island, a chilling conspiracy, and an unforgettable love story. The 115 colonists on Roanoke Island couldn’t GPS, skype or twitter their ultimate destination back to their families and friends in 16th Century England. But modern laser technology has finally uncovered a clue - hidden beneath a patch on an ancient map at the British museum - that leads us to their whereabouts. Considered “lost” for centuries, these brave pioneers finally reveal the rest of their story in the LOST COLONY SERIES.



Rose Payne’s world is left in tatters after a disastrous betrothal, making her an easy target for recruiters to the Colonies. Using every cent she has, Rose sails for the New World and a fresh start, vowing to never again fall for a wealthy man.



Returning from a diplomatic tour in London, Chief Manteo is bewitched by the fiery-haired ship’s clerk and determined to overcome her distrust. He contrives a daring plan to win her heart – one that forces her, honor bound, to serve as a slave to his tribe – a plan he prays will protect her from a chilling conspiracy involving murder, blood money, and a betrayal of their fledgling colony so terrifying it can only be revealed in Breaking Ties.


BUY LINKS:
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Tomorrow's featured author is a college student who is studying creative writing. She dreams of living in a cabin in the woods... can you guess who it is?


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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

"Warm Your Heart" Christmas Book Tour and Giveaway!

Astraea Press is doing a cool thing this year. We are going on a 2 week long book tour to celebrate Christmas and our Christmas books.

We love this time of year and we love our readers SO we want to give you a chance to win a present from us (I'm an AP author and the social media publicist if you didn't know ;) ). We are giving away a $50 Amazon Gift card and a free AP Christmas book of your choice! Be sure to enter!

Today, I have two regency best sellers to showcase.

from NYT and USA Today Best Selling Author, Rachel Van Dyken
 
The Devil Duke Takes a Bride by Rachel Van Dyken
 
Who said being bad wasn't oh so good?
 
Benedict Devlyn, Duke of Banbury, has one thing on his mind and it isn't marriage. But things take a turn for the worse when his menacing and aunt throws a hitch in his plans to remain the most sinful and talked about man in the ton. After all, a man cannot keep the reputation of being The Devil Duke when he is leg-shackled to some simpering spinster.
But his aunt, bless her heart, thinks she's dying, and believes her nephew’s behavior is the only thing standing in the way between her entrance to heaven or hell. So she very lovingly and selflessly sets him up. With his childhood nemesis.
 
A young woman who, though she claims it was an accident, has nearly killed him thrice through her lack of grace and manners. It matters not that the minute he sets eyes on her at the Christmas ball, his blood boils with lust. He refuses to allow himself to fall prey to his aunt’s ministrations.
 
That is, until he is compromised and stuck in an engagement to a girl who claims she'd rather jump from a moving carriage than marry him. Funny thing that, for the very minute she says no, he finds his heart very much wants to say yes. When she doesn't leap at the chance to marry him, he sets about to not only prove that he's worthy of her favor, but also worthy of her heart.
 
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from best selling author, Lindsay Downs
 
A Christmas Surprise by Lindsay Downs
 
If I hear one more debutante declare that they will never marry unless it is for love, well. I shall break my quill! And we all know what happens when I break my quill. Things become very upsetting and it isn’t long before I--- Well, that is quite another story. Let this author, this matriarch, this paragon of society guide you with her infinite wisdom. It is apparent that many of you have gotten this silly notion of love in your head, most likely from American influence, and please do not get me started on those savages. The point, young dears, is that love, is silly. Take for example Lady Aleece, poor young dear never stood a chance! Can you imagine being mauled in public? By a commoner no less? Although, rumors have been running rampant that this very delicious commoner is in fact the Marquess of Somerset, I have my doubts. For one thing, a Marquess should be more unfortunate looking which is clearly not the case with Somerset. Let this be a lesson dear readers. If you marry for love, there is a very big chance that you will end up with your heart broken, or in that wretched commoners case—kidnapped (though many believe he should have been killed for even breathing the same air as our fair lady). Dear readers, have I taught you nothing this holiday season?—Mrs. Peabody’s Society Papers.
 
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ENTER TO WIN A $50 AMAZON GIFT CARD or A FREE AP CHRISTMAS BOOK OF YOUR CHOICE.
 

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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

The Bad Boy Blog Hop and giveaway :)

I'm excited to be a part of the Bad Boy Blog Hop. I don't write a lot of 'bad' boys-- well, that's not true. I do have three bad boys in four novels (so I guess I do like bad boys.) But, of course, my bad boys have a big heart.

ASHER JENKINS from Crossing the Deep-- My first bad boy. Asher never wanted to be on the hiking trip. He didn't want to be stuck and he definitely didn't want to be stranded with goody-two shoes, Rachel. But there he was, and he was pretty ticked about it. But, as all good bad boys, he starts to have a change of heart... I just hope it's not too late...
Crossing the Deep by Kelly Martin


Saint Sloan by Kelly Martin
AARON HUNTER from SAINT SLOAN (and the upcoming SAVING SLOAN)-- Ah... Aaron Hunter. The boy that makes all the girls (and women) swoon. 19. Handsome. Tall. Dark. Handsome. Mysterious.  Handsome. Tortured. Yup. He's a fan favorite!
 



TREY ADAMS from THE DECEPTION OF DEVIN MILLER-- The thing about Trey is you really have no idea if he IS a bad guy. The story is told from Devin's point of view, and since she has amnesia, well... yeah. Is Trey the real bad guy of this story or is there someone even more cunning and deceptive?
Coming July 23rd, 2013


So, there are my 3 bad boys. You can check them out in my books and see which ones you root for. :)

For stopping here on the blog hop, you can also win one of 3 books. Please enter and thanks for stopping!!

 
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BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE OTHER BLOGS ON THIS HOP:

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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

"Flames" and "Beauty" Book Release Giveaway!!!

My friend, Wendy Knight, and I had something really cool happen this week. Both of us had books releasing from Astraea Press on the same day!!! To celebrate, we decided to make our own giveaway. You can win a $10 gift card, one of 2 $5 gift cards, a free ebook of Feudlings in Flames, or an ebook of B.I.G. Is Beautiful: A Love Story.

Giveaway runs from Midnight tonight until 9/17 at midnight. Good luck!!
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BUY THEM NOW :)
AMAZON-- FEUDLINGS IN FLAMES
AMAZON-- BIG IS BEAUTIFUL



 
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Sunday, September 1, 2013

I'm IN SOUTHERN WRITERS MAGAZINE!!!



I'm now in SOUTHERN WRITERS MAGAZINE!!! This is huge. I've always wanted to be in it.

 


I'm in this issue talking about how I plot my books. It's not a huge blurb, but I'm in there (and Saint Sloan is too :) )