Great new 5 star review for my novella, Next to You.
"One Revelation follows another, and the solution to the twins' issues-amorous and otherwise- was surprising, but very fitting"-Serena Yates at Rainbow Reviews
Full Review here
Saturday, February 20, 2016
Saturday, February 6, 2016
Guest Blogger-Laura Daleo
Today Laura is sharing an excerpt from her release, Immortal Kiss. Check out her book trailer
Blurb:
Centuries ago ten powerful vampire gods first walked the earth; their blood thirst knew no boundaries. The destruction of mankind was inevitable. Recognizing their weakness, they selected twelve wise human beings to transform with their godly blood. These twelve, known as The Old Ones and The Council, govern The Ten. A blood lottery appeasing The Ten’s hunger was set forth into the human world and passed down every fifth generation, continuing into the present day. All of Beth Ryan’s life a mysterious mist watched over her, a mist she believed to be a vampire. On a cold winter night, she comes face to face with Philippe Delon, a 700 year old vampire with a human soul. Beth is certain Philippe is the vampire behind the mist. She is drawn to him, accepting his immortality without question or fear. Beth and Philippe cannot deny their love for each other, nor do they try to fight it. Within days of their encounter, Beth accepts Philippe’s invitation to move into his mansion. The mansion unlocks the door to the vampire world and exposes secrets from Beth’s past. Within its walls, she learns the true identity of the mist, her link to the blood lottery, and betrayal of her loved ones. Surrounded by lies, Beth stands before The Council begging for resolution.
Excerpt:
My bedroom door stood ajar. It reeked of dewy rosebuds. Inhaling an intoxicating breath, my head spun. I inched closer, running my hand along the wall and peering through the parted doorframe. The mist drifted past the opening. My heart jumped into my throat. Pushing the door wide open, I hurried inside and flicked on the light. Red rose petals drenched my bed, cascading like a waterfall onto the carpet. I opened my mouth, but no sound came out. My feet seemed rooted into the floor. He’d done this for me, for my birthday. Catching my breath, I shut the door, closing us off from the outside world. The mist shifted into the silhouette of man, gliding across my room toward my bed. His translucent hand pointed to a folded sheet of pink paper resting on my pillow. My palms tingled. Was it a love letter? I ran to my bed, pick it up, and fell backward onto the blanket of rose petals. They fluttered, crashed onto me, and caressed my skin. Stroking the coarse paper between my fingers, I bit my lip and opened it. My gaze flew across the page. If I had to choose whether to breathe or to love you, I would use my last breath to tell you that...I love you. The paper trembled in my hands, his words blurring behind my tears. He loved me, and I him. I rose to my feet and faced him. My mouth went dry. I forced out each word. “What...are...you?” He waved his hand over the rose petals, spinning them faster and faster. As they came to rest on my mattress, a letter unfolded...V. The others quickly followed. My small human life shrunk into the background. All that remained was a word...VAMPIRE.
Laura's Biography:
I was born and raised in Sunny San Diego, California. A creative writing class in junior high sparked my desire to tell stories; however, Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles was my true inspiration to sit down a write a novel. Interview with the Vampire was published in 1976 and has gone on to become one of the best-selling novels of all time.
After reading the chronicles of Vampire Lestat, the driving passion to write my own vampire legend tingled in my fingertips. In 1996, I completed and copyrighted Immortal Kiss. It sat patiently for 14 years. In 2010, while packing to move, I stumbled upon it tucked away in my closet. I dusted it off and sat down to read. I fell in love with the story all over again; though, being 14 years old it needed some modernizing. I set forth on the journey of reviving Immortal Kiss.
In 2013, 3 years later, Immortal Kiss was off to the publishers and agents. In 2014, it found a home with World Castle Publishing, and 1 year later, Immortal Kiss was hot off the press and available to the public.
Currently, I am modernizing and reviving its sequel, Bound By Blood that I completed and copyrighted May 2001.
Other completed works in the queue to modernize and revive are, The Vampire Within (2004), A City of Vampires (2007), and The Soul Collector (2010). Future projects for creation are, The Ten, The Old Ones, and Vampire Amon.
I truly enjoy interacting with all my readers and fans so be sure to connect with me on social media. Don't forget to post your book reviews on Amazon and Goodreads. Feel free to email me as well!
For more information about Laura, check out her website.
Blurb:
Centuries ago ten powerful vampire gods first walked the earth; their blood thirst knew no boundaries. The destruction of mankind was inevitable. Recognizing their weakness, they selected twelve wise human beings to transform with their godly blood. These twelve, known as The Old Ones and The Council, govern The Ten. A blood lottery appeasing The Ten’s hunger was set forth into the human world and passed down every fifth generation, continuing into the present day. All of Beth Ryan’s life a mysterious mist watched over her, a mist she believed to be a vampire. On a cold winter night, she comes face to face with Philippe Delon, a 700 year old vampire with a human soul. Beth is certain Philippe is the vampire behind the mist. She is drawn to him, accepting his immortality without question or fear. Beth and Philippe cannot deny their love for each other, nor do they try to fight it. Within days of their encounter, Beth accepts Philippe’s invitation to move into his mansion. The mansion unlocks the door to the vampire world and exposes secrets from Beth’s past. Within its walls, she learns the true identity of the mist, her link to the blood lottery, and betrayal of her loved ones. Surrounded by lies, Beth stands before The Council begging for resolution.
Excerpt:
My bedroom door stood ajar. It reeked of dewy rosebuds. Inhaling an intoxicating breath, my head spun. I inched closer, running my hand along the wall and peering through the parted doorframe. The mist drifted past the opening. My heart jumped into my throat. Pushing the door wide open, I hurried inside and flicked on the light. Red rose petals drenched my bed, cascading like a waterfall onto the carpet. I opened my mouth, but no sound came out. My feet seemed rooted into the floor. He’d done this for me, for my birthday. Catching my breath, I shut the door, closing us off from the outside world. The mist shifted into the silhouette of man, gliding across my room toward my bed. His translucent hand pointed to a folded sheet of pink paper resting on my pillow. My palms tingled. Was it a love letter? I ran to my bed, pick it up, and fell backward onto the blanket of rose petals. They fluttered, crashed onto me, and caressed my skin. Stroking the coarse paper between my fingers, I bit my lip and opened it. My gaze flew across the page. If I had to choose whether to breathe or to love you, I would use my last breath to tell you that...I love you. The paper trembled in my hands, his words blurring behind my tears. He loved me, and I him. I rose to my feet and faced him. My mouth went dry. I forced out each word. “What...are...you?” He waved his hand over the rose petals, spinning them faster and faster. As they came to rest on my mattress, a letter unfolded...V. The others quickly followed. My small human life shrunk into the background. All that remained was a word...VAMPIRE.
Laura's Biography:
I was born and raised in Sunny San Diego, California. A creative writing class in junior high sparked my desire to tell stories; however, Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles was my true inspiration to sit down a write a novel. Interview with the Vampire was published in 1976 and has gone on to become one of the best-selling novels of all time.
After reading the chronicles of Vampire Lestat, the driving passion to write my own vampire legend tingled in my fingertips. In 1996, I completed and copyrighted Immortal Kiss. It sat patiently for 14 years. In 2010, while packing to move, I stumbled upon it tucked away in my closet. I dusted it off and sat down to read. I fell in love with the story all over again; though, being 14 years old it needed some modernizing. I set forth on the journey of reviving Immortal Kiss.
In 2013, 3 years later, Immortal Kiss was off to the publishers and agents. In 2014, it found a home with World Castle Publishing, and 1 year later, Immortal Kiss was hot off the press and available to the public.
Currently, I am modernizing and reviving its sequel, Bound By Blood that I completed and copyrighted May 2001.
Other completed works in the queue to modernize and revive are, The Vampire Within (2004), A City of Vampires (2007), and The Soul Collector (2010). Future projects for creation are, The Ten, The Old Ones, and Vampire Amon.
I truly enjoy interacting with all my readers and fans so be sure to connect with me on social media. Don't forget to post your book reviews on Amazon and Goodreads. Feel free to email me as well!
For more information about Laura, check out her website.
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Winner of Hidden Wings!
Thank you to everyone who took my quiz and entered for a chance to win a copy of Hidden Wings!
Congratulations Loveless3173 :) I will contact you about sending you your book.
Don't forget to follow me on twitter for future contests, promotions, and freebies. Thanks!
Congratulations Loveless3173 :) I will contact you about sending you your book.
Don't forget to follow me on twitter for future contests, promotions, and freebies. Thanks!
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Dryma Fairy or Kuro Swan? (Quiz)
In honor of Hidden Wings releasing January 6, 2016, I am hosting a giveaway. I will give away a free copy of my book to one lucky winner. All you have to do is take this 5 question quiz and post your results in this thread. Good luck!
This contest ends January 19, 2016.
Take the quiz here:
This contest ends January 19, 2016.
Take the quiz here:
Monday, December 21, 2015
Coming Soon!
Hidden Wings by Ana Raine (Dreamspinner Press)
Summary:
Kanji is the last royal Kuro swan, an ancient race who once
served the demonic Sidhee. The Kuro were betrayed and given as slaves to the
Dryma fairies. When a Dryma is born, his soul attaches to a tree and to sustain
their lives, the Dryma conscript the Kuro to protect their woods. In their
servitude, the Kuro are languishing and dying off. Kanji is desperate to
reunite his people with their stolen wings, but the task seems impossible.
When Kanji discovers a plan to unite the Sidhee and the
Dryma, he tricks the Sidhee prince and attends a masked ball in disguise. There
he meets Prince Tristan, who is nothing like the other fairies. Kind and
compassionate, Tristan has a plan to free the Dryma from their dependence on
the trees—and their need of the Kuro’s protection. It could mean freedom for
Kanji’s people, but it might also mean choosing between them and the life of
the fairy who is—impossibly—his mate.
When Tristan is wounded in battle and left for dead, his
survival depends on the success of his experiments. Can Kanji dare to believe,
or must he come to terms with the loss of his mate?
Buy Link:
Ana
Raine
Anarainebooks.blogspot.com
Twitter:
@authorAnaRaine
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
New Review for White Stag
Hello Everyone!
I just received a new review from Serena at Rainbow Book Reviews. Click here to check it out.
I just received a new review from Serena at Rainbow Book Reviews. Click here to check it out.
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Annual Changeling Christmas
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