Strong Novels: 2013-05-19

Friday, May 24, 2013

Heart of Kylassame Cover Reveal!

It's here! It's here! It's finally here!! After a week of mystery and taunting on my behalf, I proudly give you,

I am in love. Not just a little love, a lot of love. Jenny Laatsch from JennLaa Designs was able to get me this beautiful, custom cover in less than 48 hours and it's exactly what I wanted. No, it's even better than what I wanted. She took what I wanted, and then made it 1000 times better in ways that I didn't even know possible.

And now that there is a cover, I can finally announce....

That's right! June 26th is my anticipated release day for Heart of Kylassame! Perfect timing for summer vacation, don't you think?

Wenona Hulsey - A Warrior's Blood

It's Release Day!

A Warrior's Blood—Blood Burden Series Bonus Story

Blurb:

Before the war, before the powers, and before the world crashed in on him Luke met a mortal woman. Go back to the beginning of it all and take a look at Nicole through the eyes of Luke's hardened heart.

Luke steps out of the shadows and plants himself into the police department to watch over Nicole who is new to the force. Loyal to his mission he keeps his distance but a missing girl brings them onto the same case. Together Luke and Nicole unravel the dark underbelly of a small town putting their lives on the line. Luke can handle criminals, crooked officials, and crazy town people but will he risk his mission for a chance at love or will Sage make sure the warrior walks a line?

About the Series:

The Blood Burden Series is a fantasy/paranormal romance that is different from anything you've read before. You will not find any vampires, werewolves, or a soft spoken woman waiting for a man to save her in this adventure. But you will find a head strong woman who will protect those she loves with her last breath and a new paranormal element that is unique to the book world.

Reviewers are raving about the series:

"The thrills start from page one and continue to the very end. I absolutely loved it and am looking forward to (the next book)." 5 STARS! -Kim Norris-The Kindle Book Review

"How can you resist a story set in the South that treads on Irish folklore? You can't!!" 5 STARS! -John Ross, Author of "Another Lousy Day In Paradise"

"A Surefire winner by an author to watch!!" 5 STARS!-Hotmaja54

Reading Order:

1. Blood Awakening (Prelude) ** FREE almost everywhere e-books are sold.**

2. Burden of Blood (Novel 1) (Available in paperback and e-book)

3. Blood of Fire (Novel 2) (Available in paperback and e-book)

4. A Warrior's Blood (Bonus Story Novelette e-book)

Find them on Amazon, Barnes & Nobel, Kobo, IBooks, and Smashwords.

Buy Links:

Blood Awakening:

Burden of Blood:

Blood of Fire:

A Warrior's Blood:

Links to Author:

http://www.wenonahulsey.com

https://www.facebook.com/WenonaHulseyAuthor

Twitter handle: @wenonahulsey

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Better Nature Release Scavenger Hunt

I'm so excited to announce the release of Better Nature, the conclusion to the Forces of Nature Series.

Everything in Amelia Hoffman's life has led to this. An evil plot threatens to destroy humanity and the future of the human race lies in Amelia's hands. Working through the tensions between Otherworld species, torn between two men and squabbling with her siblings—all while trying to get a college degree. The pressure is a killer—literally. Does she have what it takes to save the world?

Where to buy: Amazon B&N

Amelia has changed so much since we met her! Through all the ups and the downs, she has maintained her sense of humor and stays genuinely kind. All of her history is laid out for you in the Forces of Nature, but here are some facts that didn't make it into the book.

Though her summer activities varied over the last few years when we first meet her, Amelia played volleyball from the time she was old enough to be on a team. She played short stop and had a decent batting average.
Though she's a total neat freak, she's also sentimental and kept every card she'd ever received until forced to leave everything behind while on the run.
Wears speciel silk stockings at all times to prevent coming into contact with man-made things at school.
Went as Xander's date to Homecoming his Freshmen year.
Never returned to school, so she doesn't know that Nate broke the nose of a guy who made insinuations about Amelia's inappropriate behavior at the Halloween party. No one ever tells her about it.
Her favorite toy as a small child was Xander's old Hot Wheels race track.
Still has the stuff bunny her parents bought her when she was born. He sits on a shelf in her bedroom.
She hated balloons long before natural fibers are an issue for her. The sound, the smell, everything about them bothers her.
Had a string of goldfish for three years, all named after the Weasleys. Yes, the ones from Harry Potter. Despite what she says, she's read some paranormal stuff before the start of the series, she just won't admit it.
Never picked out her own Halloween costume until after she left Lincoln.

So there you have it, ten facts about Amelia Hoffman that never made it into the books.

If you want to learn more about The Forces of Nature, you can find all three books on Amazon.

Natural Selection ~ Book One

What do you do when you find out your family isn't your family, death is knocking at your door, and that guy you can't stop thinking about knows more about who you are than you do?

Amelia Hoffman was just a normal 15 year old until she found out the truth. Now ancient myths, supernatural beings, and murder have changed everything. Tests and school dances are no longer the biggest worry in her life-- she has to figure out how to save everyone she loves and accept the future in front of her before its too late.

Available in paperback, Kindle, Nook and other formats.

Second Nature ~ Book Two

Amelia Hoffman always knew she would be with Nathaniel Peplow forever, but after they bonded everything started to go wrong. Nate treats her like the enemy, her siblings are in danger, and an old threat grows closer. As Nate pulls away and Amelia’s burgeoning friendship with a handsome stranger blossoms, she worries she made the biggest mistake of her life. If sorting out her love life wasn’t enough, a new drug emerges that not only threatens the ones she loves, but seems to be part of something larger than she could ever imagine. Amelia’s new and old friends must work together to not only save themselves, but the whole world.

Available in paperback, Kindle, Nook, and other formats

Better Nature ~ Book Three

Available in paperback, Kindle, Nook, and other formats to come.

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So there you have it, ten facts about Amelia Hoffman that never made it into the books. Remember to follow the links to the other blogs to find and unscramble the quote.

Better Nature Release!

Better Nature Release It's finally here! It's been a year and half, but I'm so happy to finally share Better Nature with you.

Where to buy: Amazon B&N

Author Bio:

Elizabeth Sharp is a self-proclaimed techno geek, I live in a quiet subdivision with my husband, one-year-old son, and far too many cats. My addiction to Facebook is dwarfed only by my addiction to Dr. Pepper. She learned to read by the time she was three, thanks to her sister Theresa. Since she was always a storyteller, Elizabeth started writing as soon as she learned how.

A naturally crafty person, Elizabeth makes jewelry, sews, crochets, and crates digital art, when hse isn't chasing after a toddler. Her favorite holiday is Halloween, because it's the only day of the year you can be whatever you want to be.

You connect with Elizabeth through Facebook, Twitter or Goodreads.

Now for ways to win. check out Elizabeth's blog, where she has a Rafflecopter to win several amazing prize packs. Or follow this list of link to find and unscramble a nature quote by Albert Einstein.

If you want to learn more about The Forces of Nature, you can find all three books on Amazon.

Natural Selection ~ Book One

Available in paperback, Kindle, Nook and other formats.

Second Nature ~ Book Two

Available in paperback, Kindle, Nook, and other formats

Better Nature ~ Book Three

Available in paperback, Kindle, Nook, and other formats to come.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Get ready for a reveal!

Okay, so I was going to put this off a little more, but I just can't! I am super excited to announce the cover reveal party for Heart of Kylassame!

For this cover, I was given the priviledge of working with Jenny Laatsch from JennLaa Designs and let me tell you, she is AMAZING! Contacting a cover artist just 3 weeks before your anticipated release date is typically ~~a really stupid~~ not a safe thing to do, at all, but she had the first draft of the cover to me within 24 hours, and the beautiful, breath-taking, incredible final product to me within 48 hours from initial contact.

I can not say how much I loved working with her. I gave her my concept, sent in the other book of the series, and she took what I gave her and then made it 1000 times better. It was like she reached into my mind and plucked out all of the artistic details that needed to be there, but which I never told her needed to be there.

The full cover, in all its glory, will be revealed this Friday, May 24th, right here on Strong Novels. Don't miss it!

Monday, May 20, 2013

Erin Danzer''s Into The Spiral Half Birthday Bash!

Are you ready for Erin Danzer's Into the Spiral Half Birthday Bash!! She will giving away these fabulous swag packs,

so be sure to enter in the rafflecopter at the bottom of this post!

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Excerpts from Into the Spiral

“You sure about this?” Gary asked as his latex gloves snapped into place. Ronnie draped her hair over her left shoulder, looking back at him over her right. She knew he was just looking out for her, probably as part of his allegiance to Brian, but she was tired of having this conversation. She knew what she wanted.

“Yes, I’m sure. I haven’t been haunting this place all summer for my health.” she stated. “My body; my mind; my life.”

As she said the words, Ronnie realized the triple spiral was the perfect symbol for her new beginning. Getting this tattoo was the first step to regaining control over herself, her mind and ultimately, her life. No more would she only be seen as Brian’s little sister. Her parents and everyone around her would have to see her as the young woman she was becoming. She bit her lower lip, hiding a smile as she settled against the back of the chair again. If everything worked out the way she wanted to, she’d have a new boyfriend soon, too.

Book Blurb:

Fifteen-year-old Veronica “Ronnie” Lambert wants to get out from under her older brother’s shadow. When Ronnie gets a tattoo and then is struck by lightning, she suddenly finds herself able to see and hear things in shadows that don’t appear to others. Then Ronnie meets Gavin Clearwater, the hot new guy in all of her classes and finds out he can see and hear the same things she can.

Gavin tells her about the Spiral Defenders, a group of warriors that travels through space and time to defend the planets of the Spiral. After meeting the Commander of the Spiral Defenders and realizing his intentions might not be pure, Ronnie struggles between following her destiny to become a Spiral Defender and trying to regain the life she had before being struck by lightning.

Where can I pick up my copy?

BarnesAndNobles:

Add it to your Goodreads TBR list!

About the Author:

Erin Danzer wrote her first book at 10-years-old for a Young Authors competition, where she was awarded an Honorable Mention and discovered a passion for the written word. She’s written several novels and short stories since that spark ignited. Into the Spiral is the first of a four book series. In addition to her novels, Erin writes a monthly short story serial, The Cassandra Serafin Chronicles, posting alternately on her blog and in Literary Lunes bi-monthly online magazine. Erin resides in Racine, Wisconsin, with her husband, two children, and their cat.

Social Media Links Website: http://erindanzer.com

Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/ErinDanzerYAAuthor

Twitter: https://twitter.com/erindanzer

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3336797.Erin_Danzer

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