It’s been a crazy couple of months, between some author showcases, coffee house book signings, and lots and lots of WORK!!
I’m so pleased to announce that, at long last, SONS OF FIRE will come into the world on January 14th. Click on the title for the Goodreads link, complete with synopsis. And in case you forgot, here’s the cover:
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Also…
The official cover reveal for THE CRYSTAL WAR (FRAGMENTS #2) goes live on 11/20. Stay tuned to Goodreads for the blurb. If you enjoyed THE SIN SOLDIERS, don’t leave Kai, Finn, Dex, Tessa, and Charlie hanging. Tune in to see what happens next.
As I have a bunch of local author events coming up, I just wanted to get my appearance schedule all in one place. Feel free to stop by! I’ll be promoting the Fragments Series as well as my stand-alone urban fantasy book Sons of Fire.
10/19 12:00-5:00 – The Long Island Book Fair – The Holiday Inn Westbury
10/25 7:00 PM – Local Author fest – Syosset Public Library
11/2 11:00-2:00 – Coffee House Tours – Mongo’s Coffee House in Syosset
11/16 2:00 -5:00 – Long Island Author Fair – St. Stephen’s Church in Hicksville
12/7 – 1:00 – 4:00 – Coffee House Tours – Starbucks Bay Terrace
In Laith, when the moons are high, Tavarra is allowed to walk the land as a human for one day, losing her seahorse-like tail. But should she remain out of the water, a curse will overtake her, turning her into a beast with sharp fangs and long claws. A beast that, on some nights, takes the shape of a rampaging, uncontrollable monster.
Rhona, along with her village, are under a sinister leader’s control. Their leader has taken Rhona from the boy she loves, stripped away her abilities and, under the threat of killing everyone she loves, forces her on a dangerous task to retrieve a dark prism that will increase his already massive powers.
When Tavarra and Rhona cross paths, they discover they need each other. Rhona knows how to help the cursed sea creature, while Tavarra knows where to find the dark prism. They embark on a mission that could help them break Tavarra’s spell and save Rhona’s family and village. But with an untamable beast inside Tavarra, nothing is certain…
My Review :
After reading “Clouded by Envy,” I was very excited to get back into the magical world of Laith. And there were a lot of familiar magical items and creatures – the mythology of Luca, jovkins, bats, and the Stone of Desire – but “Veiled by Desire” introduced a whole new depth to Laith, really fleshing out the world in a way that drew me right in.
I LOVED the characters in this book! Rhona and Tavarra, the two POV characters, were so different, and I enjoyed reading about their journeys even before their stories intertwined. The side characters – Eza, Quil, Perin, and Lana, all won special spots in my heart in the end as well. I don’t want to give any spoilers, but Perin in particular tugged at my heartstrings in every possible way, and I was sooooo invested in him and his happiness. I laughed and cried for him. The relationships between the characters were well developed, natural, and sweet in a way that really won me over.
Told through the two POV’s of Rhona and Tevarra, and rich with flashbacks and the slow unmasking of character history, “Veiled by Desire” left me wanting to stay in Laith, and missing these new characters when the the book was done. I love how the human monster mythologies are being woven into the plot, and I cannot wait for the next Laith installment!
I can’t wait to show my shiny (or matte?) new cover off to the world! Stay tuned.
When Keegan’s father, the Demon King of Fire, attempted to produce an heir, a surge of light energy interrupted the process. One tiny piece of the newly forming demon broke off. That piece is Keegan. For years, he has attempted to lay low, watching from the shadows while his monstrous brother Aidan, the true Prince of Fire, is groomed for the throne.
Keegan’s shaky status quo is shattered when one of his father’s power-plays goes horribly wrong. He is cast to Earth and forced to work with a suddenly powerless Aidan. The two brothers must cooperate to complete an impossible task and avoid being cast forever into the abyss. As if having to spend time with his beastly other half wasn’t bad enough, Keegan must adapt to living on Earth, wielding his new human vessel, and dealing with his demonic appetite without harming the human creatures for whom he has always cared.
As Keegan and Aidan work to save themselves, questions arise. What exactly was the King of Fire up to, that sparked their Master’s interest enough to cast them from the Demon Realm? Can Aidan be trusted in his new human form, complete with emotions, or is he the same unfeeling creature he’s always been? And why are so many demons suddenly invested in the outcome of the brothers’ trial? The only thing Keegan knows for certain is that whether he succeeds or fails at the task, the consequences for the Demon Realm and for Earth itself will be catastrophic.
All authors know that reviews are the lifeblood that flows through our veins, the air we breathe, the very fabric of… I can get even more dramatic if you’d like!
In that vein (see what I did there?) I am going to run a one time promotional opportunity for anyone who hasn’t left a Goodreads and/or Amazon review of The Sin Soldiers.
Leave a review this week on Goodreads and Amazon starting right now (an HONEST review), anytime this week, until next Sunday (9/1) and be entered in a random drawing for a chance to win a limited edition Sin Soldiers t-shirt.
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I’m so excited to finally be able to post the title and prospective release date for the second book in the Fragments series! THE CRYSTAL WAR is currently undergoing line edits with my publisher, getting ready to make its debut in the spring of 2020.
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