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Creatures Facebook Hop

 

 

Hi friends!

 

 

Welcome to the Facebook Hop to celebrate the release of the Creatures boxed set. This hop runs from 10th-20th August 2017, which is plenty of time for you to visit all FIFTY of the Facebook pages, see what the prizes are, and maybe do a little something for the chance to enter to win. Each Creatures related post will be pinned at the top of the Facebook page you’re visiting, so it will be very easy to find. In case you’re lost, here is the running order of the hop posts.

Brave enough? Dive in.

 

But, before you hop anywhere, Creatures is available to buy HERE

 

Creatures https://www.facebook.com/bravethebeasts/
Juliana Haygert www.facebook.com/juhaygert
Gina Wynn http://www.facebook.com/ginawriteswords
Leigh Anderson https://www.facebook.com/LeighAndersonRomance/
Lily Luchesi http://facebook.com/lilyluchesi
Kyoko M
Lexi ostrow Facebook.com/lexiostrowauthor
Bailey James https://www.facebook.com/authorbaileyjames/
Heather Marie Adkins http://facebook.com/hauntedbyreading
Joynell Schultz www.facebook.com/joynelljschultz
Veronica Song https://www.facebook.com/VeriAndExiWrite/
Bianca D’Arc https://www.facebook.com/BiancaDArcAuthor/
Renee Broadhead www.facebook.com/rsbroadhead
Linnea Alexis
Amanda Roberts https://www.facebook.com/TwoAmericansinChina/
shelique lize https://www.facebook.com/Author.SheliqueLize/
Pauline Creeden https://www.facebook.com/rjblain.author/
The Flock https://www.facebook.com/theAuthorFlock/
Lydia Sherrer https://www.facebook.com/lydiasherrerauthor
Sambath Meas https://www.facebook.com/sambath.meas1
Alex Owens https://www.facebook.com/AuthorAlexOwens/
Liz Bower https://www.facebook.com/lizbowerauthor/
Chloe Adler https://www.facebook.com/ChloeAdlerAuthor/
A K Michaels https://www.facebook.com/AKMichaelsauthor/
Lucy Felthouse http://www.facebook.com/lucyfelthousewriter
Desiree A Cox https://www.facebook.com/DesireeACoxAuthor/
Kelly Stock www.facebook.com/thesoulguideseries
Hidden Book Series https://www.facebook.com/theHiddenBookSeries/
Monica La Porta https://www.facebook.com/monicalaportaauthor/
Kimberly Gould http://facebook.com/kimmydonn
TF Walsh Www.facebook.com/tfwalsh
RJ Blain Http://Facebook.com/PaulineCreeden
Erzabet Bishop https://www.facebook.com/erzabetbishopauthor/
Anne Stone
Florella Grant http://www.facebook.com/florellagrant
Laura Greenwood http://facebook.com/authorlauragreenwood/
CK Dawn https://www.facebook.com/ck.dawn.cloakofshadows/
N.R. Larry https://www.facebook.com/natashalarrybooks/
Boone Brux www.facebook.com/BooneBruxAuthor
Melanie Karsak https://www.facebook.com/AuthorMelanieKarsak
Whitley Cox https://www.facebook.com/CoxWhitley/
M.C. Rohweder https://www.facebook.com/AuthorMCRohweder
Amy Wolf https://www.facebook.com/cavernis/
DJ Shaw https://www.facebook.com/AuthorDJShaw/
Eva Winters https://www.facebook.com/evawintersauthor/
Skye MacKinnon https://www.facebook.com/skyemackinnonauthor/
Nicole Ulery Http://facebook.com/reads2love
Always Write Club https://www.facebook.com/alwayswriteclub/
S.M. Blooding https://www.facebook.com/FrankieBlooding/
Arizona Tape http://facebook.com/arizonatype
Creatures https://www.facebook.com/bravethebeasts/

 

Have fun!

Cheers,

 

Categories: Blog Hop, My writing

My Writing Process … Blog Tour

I was invited to be part of this fun game, My Writing Process Blog Tour, by the lovely Elodie. She will be releasing her first book,  One, Two, Three, in June and I can’t wait to read it! You can (should) follow her on twitter and on her blog!

Now, on with the game: 

 

What am I working on?
I’m revising Breaking Fences, and I’m plotting The Everlasting Circle (The Everlast Trilogy, #3) so I can start writing it in a couple of weeks.
I’m also thinking about a *secret project* that I want to tackle soon. I never had a secret project before and this is exciting!

 

How does my work differ from others of its genre?
Well, I think everyone’s  work is different, because it’s their voice, their characters the way they created them, their story, their view of it. And my work is no different. A little of my soul and blood goes with each one of my stories …
Also, I write in more than one genre within New Adult, so my readers can find every flavor in my books: sweet romance, angsty romance, some fantasy and paranormal.

 

Why do I write what I do?
I’ve started writing New Adult way back when … it was when I was in my early 20s, actually (around 2004-2007). So, I’m proud to say that I was writing New Adult way before it was a thing! But it wasn’t a conscious thing, you know. I just wrote it because I felt comfortable with it. I was writing about characters who were my age … nothing felt more natural.
And, like I said above, I write in many genres within NA and I usually switch with my mood. However, all my stories have plenty of romance, because come on! Who doesn’t like a bit of romance?

 

How does your writing process work?
It depends on the book. But usually, it begins with a simple idea (a song, a music video, something someone said, a feeling …). I write this idea in one of my many notebooks and let it simmer. Each time this new idea expands, or scenes and characters come to me, I write on the notebook. I don’t try to force it out. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way.
Let’s not forget about Pinterest! I create a new board for the new story (usually keep it hidden while it’s in the plotting stage *wink wink*) and add images that remind me of my story. I spend many, many hours pinning! It’s great to get a feeling of setting, characters, mood, etc …
After that, I open scrivener and work on an outline to follow. Even if I don’t know every step, I usually know the middle and the end, and I can fill in the blanks as I go. But, when I end a scene, I plot the next 2 or 3, so I know where I’m going …
When the first draft is done, I revise it using an outline – I make changes on the outline (using colors!) and then follow it for the revision. Hopefully, after that detailed revision, the manuscript is ready to be read by my editor or my beta-readers.
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My plotting notebooks!

 

My turn to pass the torch! The next three writers to tell us about their writing process are:  
E.J., Carrie, and Summer!

 

Carrie Butler daydreamed her way through college—until they thrust a marketing degree into her hands, slapped a summa cum laude seal on the corner, and booted her out into a less-than-stellar job market. Instead of panicking at the prospect of unemployment, she used her Midwestern logic to steer into the skid and point her life in the direction she really wanted to go: writing out those daydreams. Her Mark of Nexus series has appeared on Amazon bestselling, top-rated, and hot new release lists in various genres.

 

Summer Lane is the author of the national bestselling YA/NA Romantic Adventure novels, State of Emergency, State of Chaos, and State of Rebellion, the first three installments in The Collapse Series. She is a freelance writer, publicist and lover of all things feline. Summer began writing when she was 13 years old, due to the fact that the long afternoons after school were somewhat boring, and writing stories seemed to make the time pass a little quicker. Since then she has written many books about jungle cats, secret agents, princesses and spaceships. She is also a non-fiction writer, but her debut novels of The Collapse Series are her favorite books yet.

 

E.J. Wesley resides in South Texas. He holds degrees in psychology and counseling, but prefers to examine the heads of fictional characters over the living ones. He likes his food and his stories spicy, and tries to give a little extra ‘kick’ to paranormal, horror, and the other genres he writes. In true Texas fashion, he is very neighborly, and enjoys chatting about books, movies, music, and family.

 

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Categories: Blog Hop, Giveaways

The YA/NA I *heart* Swag Giveaway Hop

 

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DESTINY GIFT (The Everlast Trilogy #1)

Genre: NA Fantasy
Word Count: 73,000

Thirty years in the future, a sinister New York City exists in permanent darkness.

A student at the secured NYU, nineteen-year-old Nadine has visions of Victor Gianni, an imaginary guy she has real feelings for. Afraid of being truly insane, she explains the visions away as simple daydreams, but she can no longer deny them when she bumps into Victor in real life. But this Victor doesn’t know her, and turns her away. After the encounter, Nadine’s visions change to those of eerie fates, gods she’s never heard of, demons with sharp claws they are not too timid to use … and instructions.

To discover if she’s losing her mind, Nadine follows the vague directions—with the real, rude and reluctant Victor—leading to a man who knows it all: Nadine can restore an ancient creed by unveiling the clues on her visions, and bring sunlight and peace to the world again. But that’s only if the demons and the other evil forces behind the darkness don’t stop her first.

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SOUL OATH (The Everlast Trilogy #2)

Genre: NA Fantasy
Word Count: 85,000 words

It’s been three months since Nadine last heard from Victor, Micah or Ceris, allowing her to concentrate on her own life. But until Victor and Micah find the scepters that will restore them as true gods, their human bodies will require her healing touch and it’s only a matter of time until they wreak havoc on her life again. 

As if to prove that, Victor shows up at the hospital dragging along with him a swarm of demons. Nadine is forced to flee to safety. Despite her attempts to keep her loved ones protected, the demons find her, and they bring her to Imha, the goddess of Chaos.

Now, confronted by her greatest fear, Nadine finds a new motivation. Vengeance. And when seeking revenge, no risk is too great, including her own life.

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Cup of Life

CUP OF LIFE (The Everlast Trilogy #2.5)

Genre: NA Fantasy
Word Count: 17,000 words

 

His existence would mean nothing without her.

 

 

**This is a novella between book #2 and #3, told on Micah’s POV**

Amazon | B&N | Kobo | iBooks

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My swag pack: A necklace, postcard, sticker, bookmark, and NA Alley card (US and CA only).

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Stop by the other participants to snag more swag!

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Cheers,

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Categories: Blog Hop, WUW

What’s Up Wednesday

The lovelies Jaime Morrow and Erin Funk came up with the WHAT’S UP WEDNESDAY meme. Here’s Jaime’s explanation about it: “It’s similar in some respects to the Currently… post, but it’s been whittled down to only four headings to make it quicker and more manageable on a weekly basis. You’re invited to join us if you’re looking for something to blog about, a way to let your blog friends know what’s been going on with you.”

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Hi everyone! Happy 2014! I posted My 2014 Plan (general goals) and My 2014 Plan – Part 2 (upcoming books) the other day, in case you’re interested. Have you posted goals for 2014? I want to know them!

 

Anyway, first What’s Up Wednesday of the year … and my first one in a month! *hides*

 

WHAT I’M READING

Reading was very slow last month and I finished the year reading only 60 books (down from 80 in 2012!). I’m hoping this year I’ll read close to 80 books again …

This week I finished Mockinjay by Suzanne Collins and For Real by Chelsea Cameron. I’ll start a new book tonight, I just don’t know which one yet …

 

WHAT I’M WRITING

I’m actually editing Playing Pretend after getting the first notes from my editor. The manuscript is due back to her on Jan 20th, so I better hurry! ;)

 

WHAT INSPIRES ME RIGHT NOW

Not the cold and the snow, that’s for sure.

A new year. That’s what inspires me. It’s like starting fresh and having the opportunity to try again, to do it better, to give my best, to be my best. I’m excited and super nervous about this year.

 

WHAT ELSE I’VE BEEN UP TO

I went down to NC and SC during the holidays – we visited friends from Brazil who have been living here in the US for as long as we do, and we all live in the same town in Ohio once, so that was fun. Now I only see them once or twice per year … Anyway, even though we drove 12 hours to go and 14 hours to come back, it was worth it!

While in SC, I remembered author Sarra Cannon had just moved to SC and I thought I was somewhat close to her. We exchanged a few messages and we found out we were in the same town! So we scheduled a meeting at a Starbucks. It was sooooo good. It’s great to talk to someone in the industry, someone who writes the same categories/genres as you, who also self-publishes and understands everything!

What else? I meet with some local writers once month or so (*waves at Cris, Ghenet, Ginger and Jessica*) and we spend the day writing … and talking about writing, publishing, reading, etc ;) Our next write-in is Jan 18th and I think another writer will join us (*waves at Katlyn*). But tomorrow I’ll have my first weekly write-in with Ginger! I’m very excited. Usually, I get a lot more done writing-wise when I’m not at home LOL

 

Now tell me, WHAT’S UP WITH YOU?

Don’t forget to stop by Jaime’s blog and check out the linky list of the awesome writers who are participating of this meme!

Cheers,

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Categories: Blog Hop

Follow Fest

FollowFest

Host: Melissa Maygrove!

Purpose: A platform building opportunity for writers of all kinds.

(Think, ‘cyber meet-and-greet with social media links for business cards.’)

When: September 23rd thru 27th.

How: Create a blog post using the guide provided and sign up on the Linky list for the day you plan to post. There will be a separate Linky list for each day. During the week of the fest, visit other blogs and connect with as many writers as you wish. Enter to win prizes, too!

 

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Name:
Juliana Haygert

Fiction or nonfiction?
Fiction

What genres do you write?
New Adult Urban Fantasy
New Adult Contemporary Romance
New Adult Fantasy
New Adult Paranormal Romance

Are you published?
Yes. I have two novellas (Her Heart’s Secret Wish and His Allure, Her Passion), and two novels (Destiny Gift and Breaking the Reins). Another novel (Soul Oath) and another novella  (Cup of Life) will be out in November!

Do you do anything in addition to writing?
Hmm, does being a wife, mother, CEO of my household (lol), cook, driver, and friend count?

Where can people connect with you?
Blog (you can follow my blog with Bloglovin, RSS feed, or email – enter your email on the sidebar. I guess you can add it to feedly too, if you prefer)

Twitter (if you follow me on twitter, say HI! It makes it easier to follow back if I know you’re not a bot!)

Facebook

Goodreads

Google+

Pinterest

Amazon

NA Alley

Is there anything else you’d like us to know?
I’m a co-founder and contributor to NA Alley. I used to participate of #NALitChat every Thursday, but my kid’s sleeping time changed and it’s now when the chat is live (Hey, EJ, let’s change the time? lol).

Whatelse? I’ll post cover reveals and book blitz, as long as it fits my calendar (I don’t like more than one blog post per day).

And for a curious fact (that most people know since I’m always talking about it): I’m Brazilian, but live in the US and write in English.

That’s it. Now I’m going to write. Later!

 

Cheers,

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Categories: Blog Hop

NAmazing Adventure

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Welcome to my stop on the NAmazing Adventure, a blog hop featuring over 60 New Adult authors, and prize packs that include ARCs, signed books, gift cards, swag, and more! If you’re not sure what the NAmazing Adventure is, please click here to start from the beginning and read the complete rules on the NA Alley website. Now let’s get this journey on the road!

 

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Genre: NA paranormal romance
Word Count: 73,000
Release date: April 1, 2013

Thirty years in the future, a sinister New York City exists in permanent darkness.

A student at the secured NYU, nineteen-year-old Nadine has visions of Victor Gianni, an imaginary guy she has real feelings for. Afraid of being truly insane, she explains the visions away as simple daydreams, but she can no longer deny them when she bumps into Victor in real life. But this Victor doesn’t know her, and turns her away. After the encounter, Nadine’s visions change to those of eerie fates, gods she’s never heard of, demons with sharp claws they are not too timid to use … and instructions.

To discover if she’s losing her mind, Nadine follows the vague directions—with the real, rude and reluctant Victor—leading to a man who knows it all: Nadine can restore an ancient creed by unveiling the clues on her visions, and bring sunlight and peace to the world again. But that’s only if the demons and the other evil forces behind the darkness don’t stop her first.

Amazon | Barnes&Noble | Kobo | Apple | Createspace | Goodreads | Pinterest Board

 

Got that jotted down in your quest scroll?

Great, because you’ll need it for the quiz at the end of this quest! And remember, you must complete ALL SIX quizzes to be eligible for a prize pack.

 

Thanks for stopping by. Ready to move on?

Click HERE to go to the next stop on your adventure!

 

Cheers,

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Categories: Blog Hop, Release Day, Young Adult

The Faerie Prince Release Day and Bloghop

 

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To celebrate the release of her newest book, Rachel Morgan had the great idea of doing a bloghop. Here are her words: “instead of just asking you all to do a generic announcement to tell the world that the book is available, I thought in addition to announcing the release of THE FAERIE PRINCE, you could also tell everyone who your favorite faerie tale prince is, and why :-) You can pick any prince/hero from any fairy tale, old or modern”

So, who is my favorite fairy tale prince?

I think I’m gonna go with a cliche answer and say Prince Adam (the Beast of Beauty and the Beast). I thought about Prince Eric of The Little Mermaid, but he’s just too nice lol I do like a little of bad boy on my princes ;)

Click here to see a nice pic of Prince Adam on deviantart, and here’s another cool one.

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It’s release day for The Faerie Prince, the second novel in the Creepy Hollow series! Woohoo! If you’re keen to read it, you can find it at the following places online:

 

 

Guardian trainee Violet Fairdale is just weeks away from one of the most important occasions of her life: graduation. After messing up big time by bringing a human into the fae realm, Vi needs to step up her game and forget about Nate if she hopes to graduate as the top guardian of her year. Everything would be fine if she wasn’t forced to partner with Ryn, her ex-friend, ex-enemy, current ‘sort of friend’. They might be trying to patch up their relationship, but does she really want to spend a week undercover with him for their final assignment? On top of that, the possibly insane Unseelie Prince is still on the loose, free to ‘collect’ as many specially talented faeries as he can find—and Vi is still at the top of his list. Add in faerie queens, enchanted storms, complicated not-just-friends feelings, and a murder within the Guild itself, and graduation is about to become the least of Vi’s problems.

In celebration, The Faerie Guardian is on sale for a limited time!
**GIVEAWAY**

There will be a giveaway running from now until the end of the blog tour (Sun 9 June). A giveaway where FOUR people could win something! The prizes are a signed copy of The Faerie Prince (or The Faerie Guardian, should the winner prefer that), an Amazon gift card, a mini book pendant and necklace, and a Creepy Hollow pin badge. Check out the pic below!

Giveaway is open internationally

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Cheers,

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