Cover Reveal - A Matter of Truth

It's Cover Reveal Day for Heather Lyons and the third book in her The Fate Series,

A MATTER OF TRUTH!

Not only that, but the first book in the series, A MATTER OF FATE, has gotten a redesign too! See below for the new covers and to read all about this amazing fantasy series! Reading with a Contemporary feel, this fantasy series is full of romance, mystery and fantastic characters.

And, for a limited time only, the first two titles in the series are on sale right now for just $.99! If you haven't read The Fate Series, now is the time to get started! Book 3, A MATTER OF TRUTH, will be releasing in November 2013.

And now for the covers...

Book 1 in The Fate Series, A MATTER OF FATE

ABOUT A MATTER OF FATE (Book 1):

Chloe Lilywhite struggles with all the normal problems of a typical seventeen-year-old high school student. Only, Chloe isn't a normal teenage girl. She's a Magical, part of a secret race of beings who influence the universe. More importantly, she's a Creator, which means Fate mapped out her destiny long ago, from her college choice, to where she will live, to even her job. While her friends and relatives relish their future roles, Chloe resents the lack of say in her life, especially when she learns she's to be guarded against a vengeful group of beings bent on wiping out her kind. Their number one target? Chloe, of course. That's nothing compared to the boy trouble she's gotten herself into. Because a guy she's literally dreamed of and loved her entire life, one she never knew truly existed, shows up in her math class, and with him comes a twin brother she finds herself inexplicably drawn to. Chloe's once unyielding path now has a lot more choices than she ever thought possible.

 A MATTER OF FATE

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Book 3 in The Fate Series, A MATTER OF TRUTH 

  ABOUT A MATTER OF TRUTH (Book 3): 

 Not long ago, Chloe Lilywhite seemingly had it all: a prized spot on the Magicals’ Council as lead Creator, a loving fiancé and Connection, and a wealth of good friends. But the poised young woman she projected was nothing more than a façade. Her parents all but disowned her. Power plays and accusations of murder within the Council rocked her confidence. And most difficult of all, her secret, a secondary Connection to Jonah’s twin brother, Kellan, became painfully impossible to resist. Desperate to gain control over her rapidly unraveling existence, Chloe did the unthinkable: she ran away. Now living and working in Alaska under an alias, Chloe is slowly discovering who she is and, more importantly, who she wants to be. But the more she tries to leave the Magical world behind, the harder it becomes to stay hidden. The Elders are back with a vengeance, and the stakes have never been higher. Chloe finally has to make a choice: embrace her pre-ordained Fate or pave her own way in the worlds. One thing’s for sure, though—she’s finally up for the challenge.

 *This is a New Adult title, suitable for readers 18+ 

 A MATTER OF TRUTH 

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And just so you can see the whole series all together...

And just so you have all of the information for the entire series, here is the information on Book 2 in The Fate Series, A MATTER OF HEART, and author Heather Lyons!

ABOUT A MATTER OF HEART (Book 2):

No longer in high school, Chloe Lilywhite is now living and working in Annar, the Magicals' city-state plane of existence. Since moving, she's joined the Council, gone on missions with the Guard, moved into her own apartment, and enrolled at the University of Annar. Plus, she's happily engaged to be married to Jonah Whitecomb, the literal man from her dreams, not to mention her Connection. While she still struggles with aspects of her craft, Chloe feels like she's finally coming into her own, especially after a difficult year that had her questioning nearly everything in her life. After a brutal attack by the Elders, her life is turned upside down once more. Accusations fly throughout the Council and Guard, forcing Chloe to confront her worst fears about what's she's capable of as a Creator. And then there's the matter of Kellan Whitecomb, Jonah's twin brother and Chloe's ex, who resurfaces after disappearing months before. Although Chloe chose Jonah, and despite their best efforts, the two find it hard to stay away from one another. But no matter what Fate throws at her, Chloe is determined to take charge of her life, even as it begins to spiral out of control.

 A MATTER OF HEART is book 2 in the Fate Series, a mature Young Adult/New Adult fantasy.

 A MATTER OF HEART 

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Heather Lyons, author of The Fate Series

 About Heather Lyons: Heather Lyons has always had a thing for words—She’s been writing stories since she was a kid. In addition to writing, she’s also been an archaeologist and a teacher. Heather is a rabid music fan, as evidenced by her (mostly) music-centric blog, and she’s married to an even larger music snob. They’re happily raising three kids who are mini music fiends who love to read and be read to.

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A new winner

We have a new winner for the Strong Novels Birthday Give-away!

Congratulations to Anna Kristina!

You have won this fabulous prize package. Please send me an email with your shipping information and any desired personal message by Friday Aug 30th.

and the winner!

Thank you, everyone, for making the Lady of Steinbrekka birthday event such a success! Special thanks goes to Authors Kristina Circelli, Elizabeth Sharp, Heather Lyons, Michelle Nicole, Raine Thomas, Bonnie Paulson, Amy Jones, Christie Rich, and Erin Danzer for their participation in the scavenger hunt!

And now, the moment you have been waiting for, the winner of the fabulous Lady of Steinbrekka prize package is....

Jasmin Petricola!

Jasmin, please send an email to StrongNovels@live.com before Sun, Aug 25th with your mailing address, as well as any personalized message you would like for the book signing :)

*Disclaimer:

 *Please note - This contest is for residents of the US/Canada only. Kristi Strong is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged goods. There will be 1 individual winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond with their contact information. If contact is not made within 48 hours, a new winner will be drawn.

Last chance!

Don't miss out on your chance to win a signed, paperback copy of The Lady of Steinbrekka, jewelry inspired by the book, and your limited edition bookmark. The give-away (located below!) ends

Still hesitating? Here is what people are saying about the book.

I am in love with (The Lady of Steinbrekka), a story that’s taken me on a thrilling journey time and time again into a fascinating world with even more fascinating people. I’m a sucker for a good fantasy story, and this one drew me right in. It never gets old, and is a book you'll want to read and re-read over and over again. ~ Author, Kristina Circelli

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A book has to grab me in the fist few pages. This book did just that! I fell in love with the characters so this was a fast read. I found myself wanting to more about the past of the characters and where they will go from here. Looking forward to the second book!

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Amazing!!! The Lady of Steinbrekka transports the reader into another dimension. It is an exquisite combination of The Looking Glass Wars meets Graceling entwined with The Last Knight.

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I simply could not put it down and lost valuable sleep, but it was worth every minute. Adults and Teens alike will devour this book enjoying an exciting adventure that surprises and shocks the reader at every turn.

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Kudos to Kristi Strong on her debuting novel! I am looking forward to the rest of the trilogy as I am sure the characters will not disappoint.

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My 20 year old son said he would rather read The Lady of Steinbrekka over playing his video games, wow!

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I can't say enough good things about this author. Strong drew me into her fantasy world of Steinbrekka by her keen ability to craft vivid details and imagery. Her characters come to life as she uses multi-sensory word pictures to engage her readers. Like an artist who plays with light and color, to give depth to an image, Strong plays with words and paints with ideas, to give her characters depth. Unlike other fantasy novels I have read, her book is clear and easy to follow.

What impresses me most about this author was her use of the surprise ending! Very O. Henry-esque! Now I definitely have to read the next book to see how the plot thickens!

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What a beautifully told story - reminds me of Camelot, as well as other fantasy worlds, yet still uniquely its own story. I look forward to continuing the legacy of Rhea in the next book.

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A well done, engaging first book. A creative and imaginative plot that I couldn't put down. I look forward to what this new author brings to the table next.

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Book was very engaging, interesting and held my interest to the end. I am looking forward to the sequel! Can't wait!

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Kaldalangra Scavenger Hunt

Are you ready for our first party game? I am! And so are some wonderful authors and bloggers who have agreed to help give you an awesome time.

This party game is a classic scavenger hunt with a digital twist. Scattered throughout the online world are little known facts about Kaldalangra. Don't panic, the list of blogs hosting these facts can be found below  :) After you have collected all of the facts, be sure to head over to the Give-away post of my blog to see what you can win!

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And now...your first previously unknown fact about the Land of Kaldalangra series

* All of the books received their official (aka published) titles after the book was completed. The Lady of Steinbrekka was titled, The Green Lady during the writing process, and Heart of Kylassame was called, "R&R Book"

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Be sure to check out these other great blogs for more facts of Kaldalangra!

An Awfully Big Adventure
 Elizabeth Sharp Books
Have You Met Heather
Michelle Nicole - Share the Love
Write as Raine
Bonnie R Paulson
Amy Jones Books
Christie Rich - Book Obsession
Erin Danzer

A little extra party favor - Wolf Dream

Talk about fortuitous timing! I am so very, very excited to throw another (virtual!) party favor into the LoS Birthday event pool! A special cover reveal! With it's own give-away!!

Wolf Dream by M.R. Polish

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Summary:

The Reaping Spell has weakened her greatest enemy, but now Esmerelda faces a different threat - one that haunts her dreams. To finally defeat Nicholas and end his madness for good, she must travel back to Spain with the help of her powerful friends. 

What she doesn’t know is that in his weakness, Nicholas made a deal with the Death Keeper – his soul in exchange for Esmerelda’s life. Worse, she soon learns that the ones she trusted most have become part of her nightmares. The only one she can trust is the man who holds her heart, and together they must fight Nicholas to the death.

Fighting to stay awake so Nicholas can’t find her in sleep, Esmerelda prepares for the battle that will finish this war. One of them must die for her nightmares to end - unless the Death Keeper, with plans of his own for Esmerelda’s soul, gets to her first.

Teaser from Wolf Dream:

“Esmerelda, I need your help!” Julie yelled from the front of the plane. 

That worried me even more than dying. She never needed—let alone wanted—my help. I ran as fast as I could, jumping over the dead bodies to get to the cockpit. 

She looked at me with wide eyes. “He won’t wake up. I don’t know what’s wrong.”

Jarak was there first, grabbing Julie and pulling her out of the way. “Move, Es, I can’t let this happen, not right now. It’s not right.”

I didn’t understand what he meant but moved anyway. Ian was right behind me. “Camilla and Lauren went to take care of the other three breeds and Ailaina went to find a first aid kit to help Lauren.”

I nodded but it all felt so surreal. Was this really happening? 

“Damn it, Julie, why’d you have to put them to sleep?” Ian asked.

“Don’t yell at me. I did what I had to do.”

Jarak tried every combination to open the cockpit door but nothing worked. Ian pushed past me to Jarak. “Move over, I got this.” He slammed into the door with his shoulder, creating a small but otherwise useless dent. Turbulence jerked the plane as Ian hit it again. 

“Hey, man, I don’t see what you’re trying to do. This door is made to withhold attacks,” Jarak said as he returned to the door. 

“Well, wise one, the plane is going down because smarty pants over there put the pilot to sleep and can’t wake the pilot. We,” he used his finger to point at all of us in a circle, “are the only ones awake. So, we need to get in there.”

Hearing Ian confirm my fear of why the plane was descending so fast scared me even more. “Let him try, Jarak.” 

“Fine, but what are you gonna do once you get in there? None of us know how to fly a plane.”

“I’ll figure that out, right now we just need to open this door.” Ian plowed into the door again. 

“That won’t work,” Camilla said as she neared the cockpit.

Jarak raised his hands in surrender. “I’ve already tried to tell him.”

“Here, let me.” She walked up to the door with a set of keys.

Ian moved back over by me, rubbing his shoulder. “Well, now you show up.”

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Wolf Spell by M.R. Polish

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Summary:

With a death starts a new beginning...

Eighteen-year-old Esmerelda thinks she’s just a normal girl, but all of that changes the day of her mom’s funeral, when a warlock, intent on using her special powers, kidnaps her. Powers she didn’t know existed. Thrown in the middle of a magical battle, Es struggles to learn her magic while fleeing both vampires and warlocks, at the same time, hunting for the witches that can help defeat her adversary. The only problem is that they are dead.

Thankfully, she has the help of Jarak—her Guardian—who quickly captures her heart, but she wonders if she can win his? Just when she thinks Jarak is the one for her, Ian appears with daggers drawn to save Es from a vampire attack. Ian is cocky and rude, but there is something magnetic about him—something that attracts her to him. With her heart torn between two men, she faces the foes that are out for her blood. Can Es do the unthinkable and awaken them from their graves before time runs out?

Author Bio:

M.R. Polish was born in Idaho, a long, long, long, maybe not that long time ago.... Writing has always been there for her. Growing up, her mind was filled with stories, some she shared and others she filed away to write down later in life. It wasn't until 2011 that she decided to publish her stories for everyone to enjoy. Her first award and when writing became more than just an idea was in the 5th grade. She won the scary story contest for the school newspaper. It is one story she still has tucked away for memories. Her teacher told her she could be anything she wanted and that she had a talant for writing, being creative and drawing people into her stories. M.R. took that to heart and continued to write, although mostly in secret until recent years. 

Now you can find her enjoying life with her family - wrangling her four kids, setting traps in the house with toys for unsuspecting victims (aka, her husband) and writing down all her crazy and fun stories. 

"Life is too short to stand by and watch everyone else live your dreams. The bigger the dream, the bigger the adventure!" ~ M.R. Polish

You can Find her on her Website, Facebook, or Twitter.

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Birthday give-away

What's  birthday party without favors for our guest? One lucky guest is going to win a goody bag filled with these fabulous prizes.

* 1 Signed copy of The Lady of Steinbrekka
* A ladybug pendant inspired by the necklace given to Rhea
* A limited time edition bookmark for The Lady of Steinbrekka









There are several ways to win, as you can see in the lovely Rafflecopter below. You get one entry for liking my FB page, 1 for following me on Twitter, and a whopping 3 entries if you comment with one of the fun facts you learned by playing the Strong Novels Scavenger Hunt. Be sure to click on the Rafflecopter below to get maximum entry points!

Winners will be notified by August 23rd and must contact me with their name and shipping information within 2 days of the announcement, or we will have a second drawing. The winner will be announced via this blog, twitter and facebook, so be sure to keep a look out between August 22nd and 23rd.

*Please note - This contest is for residents of the US/Canada only. Kristi Strong is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged goods. There will be 1 individual winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond with their contact information. If contact is not made within 48 hours, a new winner will be drawn.


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