Sorry I’ve gone dark recently, friends. I was so determined to have my current manuscript ready to query by October but that did not happen, so I’ve been scrambling to get back on track for a while now, while juggling a writing class, kids, volunteering at Writer House and a kitten rescue, plus the self-induced torture of overzealous halloween costume-making, and a number of critique-partner swaps.
I did get the chance to check out the James River Writers Conference in Richmond a few weeks ago, which was excellent. I met many writers learned from some great panels, and pitched an agent in person for the first time. It was only half as scary as I anticipated, she was lovely, and she’s asked to see the full manuscript when it’s ready (so I really do need to finish it!)
Thankfully for the world of readers, other authors are meeting their deadlines, and I had to pop in to tell you about two books that release today!
This first is THIS CRUEL DESIGN, Emily’s Suvada’s sequel to THIS MORTAL COIL. I’ve been desperately waiting for this book for months and it’s waiting for me at Dominion Books right now! If you haven’t read THIS MORTAL COIL yet, you have to, then I won’t have to urge you to pick up THIS CRUEL DESIGN because you won’t be able to resist! You can buy it now wherever books are sold.
And *psst!* The lovely and talented Emily Suvada is mailing me some autographed book plates and I’m planning to have a giveaway of THIS CRUEL DESIGN very soon, so stay tuned!
What people are saying:
‘With a backdrop of amazing science and technology,This Mortal Coil is a smart, page-turning thriller that gave me chills. I couldn’t put this book down.’ – Laini Taylor, bestselling author of Daughter of Smoke and Bone.
‘I can’t remember the last time I was so hooked by a book. Relentlessly paced, expertly plotted, and with a romance as tense and as captivating as her wicked twists, Emily Suvada has crafted an unputdownable story. I loved every terrifying page.’ – Stephanie Garber, bestselling author of Caraval.
‘This Mortal Coil redefines “unputdownable.” A thrilling, exhilarating read that’s crackling with intelligence. Compelling characters and and incredible twists come together perfectly – I loved this book.’ – Amie Kaufman, bestselling author of Illuminae.
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The second book I’m featuring today is by my friend, Em Shotwell! BLACKBIRD FALLING is the sequel to BLACKBIRD SUMMER, available now through Amazon and Kindle Unlimited
Check it out:
Hell hath no fury like Delia Caibre—Gifted single mom with the power to make people love her, and a chip on her shoulder the size of the Mississippi. In BLACKBIRD FALLING, Em Shotwell takes us back to the fictional town of Brooklyn, Mississippi to visit the Gifted Caibre clan, this time to tell little sister, Delia’s story.
It’s been a year since the tragedies of Shotwell’s Blackbird Summer, and things seem to have finally settled down, but when a monster from Delia’s past reappears and threatens everything, and everyone, she loves, it will take the most powerful in the Caibre family to put things right. But bringing Delia’s broken family together may prove impossible, even if not doing so means their destruction.
Available everywhere October 30th. Be sure to ask for it at your local library and favorite book shop!
Website: www.EmShotwell.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EmShotwellAuthor/
Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/author/show/14808943.Em_Shotwell
What readers are saying:
“Fans of Sookie Stackhouse and Beautiful Creatures who are looking for their next fix from the sticks should look no further than Blackbird Summer. I can’t wait for the next book in the series.”-Kchase, Goodreads Reviewer and Reader. (Link)
“This southern gothic paranormal blew me away. The take on magic was refreshingly new and the characters deep and well-developed. Fans of Beautiful Creatures who wanted something with a bit more of an adult feel to it will love this.”- Award Winning Fantasy Author, Heather McCorkle (Link)