Sunday, July 7, 2019

Celebrate 10 Years of Jane Yellowrock!


From the moment Faith Hunter’s Jane Yellowrock series debuted with Skinwalker in July 2009, fans were captivated by the story of shapeshifting skinwalker Jane Yellowrock, who fights vampires, demons, and everything between in the city of New Orleans.

For a decade, this unforgettable heroine has enthralled readers and critics alike—the New York Times bestselling series is celebrating its 10th anniversary this summer!

To help honor the 10th anniversary of this beloved series, a giveaway is taking place where three winners will receive a set of the entire series, plus an advance copy of the next book, Shattered Bonds, and some special swag. The giveaway will run from July 7th to July 14th. 

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Friday, June 14, 2019

Release Blitz: Paroled From Heaven (Final Paranormal Detectives Novel)








Death is not the end.
The Lieutenant of Hell is dead. The vampiric Empire has fallen, and the Paranormal Investigative Division is barely surviving. With no one controlling the demons and humanity left vulnerable, it's about to become a literal Hell on Earth.
But Heaven has a plan. Angels can't step in to fight, and only humans can save humanity. With a little grace, and a lot of power, there's one way to stop the demonic onslaught and impending rise of Lucifer: a temporary parole from Heaven. Who says death is forever?






TEASER

Sean Wireman had fallen asleep at his desk at the Paranormal Investigative Division of the FBI in Chicago. He did that often in the past few months since the deaths of Angelica Mancini (nee Cross) and her husband, Danny Mancini, at the hands of Danny’s great grandson, also named Daniel. Sean figured that Danny’s relations hadn’t been very creative individuals.
With the vampiric Empire fallen, the PID had greatly diminished. Many people thought the organization was a joke now, something that made Sean’s heart break. Angelica had built the company up in eighteen-eighty-one, and it became a worldwide organization, saving countless lives of both humans and paranormal creatures. He was doing all he could to hold what was left of it together, frequently corresponding with the London branch and its leaders, Mahon Quinn and George Linwood.
Mahon and George were psychic vampires, or Psis, and they were immortal and also immune to the vampiric purge that had happened when Angelica had sacrificed herself to save humanity.
All vampires were dead now, but Psis weren’t affected because they didn’t drink blood, they fed on life energy to survive.
Angelica was the most selfless person Sean had ever met. To sacrifice not just herself, but the species that she led as the Empress, took more guts than he’d ever have. There was one thing she hadn’t counted on: how poorly the PID would fare without her. Or how poorly he would fare without her.
Sean looked at the photographs he had framed on his desk: one of his old band, Lycancore, before the three other band members had become dinner for the old vampire Emperor; Devon Von Aber, his girlfriend who had died in World War Two, fighting with him and the Resistance to stop the Nazis; him and Angelica, taken at a cemetery where Lycancore had filmed a music video. She had been a vamplet then, her black parasol over her head to protect her from the sun. It had been a semi candid shot: they’d been talking and laughing, God only knew about what. They’d caught the camera being turned toward them at the last minute, and in the photo, you could see Angelica’s long black hair moving as she turned her head, her hand on Sean’s shoulder and his on her leg.
He accepted that she’d never love him how he loved her, and had been content with being her friend and confidant ever since Danny Mancini came into the picture. With both of them being immortal, they were friends for eternity. Sean had never thought about Angelica dying so soon, or dying before him. Her loss was killing him inside, eating away at whatever was good and useful in him.
I miss you, Angie. And I’d do anything to get you back, he thought. Her last days on Earth had been wrought with anger and fear and sadness. It had been too long since he’d seen her smile and laugh like she was in the photograph.
The floor began to shake beneath his feet. He leapt off the chair, thinking that it was an earthquake. They were rare in Chicago, but they did happen. But this felt different, and as it didn’t stop, his concern grew. Grabbing his gun from the holster, he ran out the door. He was the only person on this floor, but he could hear screams coming from below. It seemed no one was any wiser about what was happening.
He knew better than to take the elevator, but he wasn’t exactly fast, so taking the stairs to the main floor where the cubicles were took what seemed like an age.
“Does anyone know what’s going on?” he asked loudly, to be heard over the din.
“The energy readers are going insane,” one agent called. “It’s coming from somewhere below the building.”
His heart stuttered in his chest. Few people knew that there was a sub-basement to the PID that contained one of the six portals into Hell. If the energy was coming from there, he had a funny feeling they were fucked.
Without saying another word, he ran down the stairs as fast as he could, while the lights began to flicker wildly above him. The closer he got to the first floor, the stronger the stench of smoke and sulfur became.
Coughing, he ran around the building to the secret side entrance that led into the sub-basement. The moment he unlocked the door, he was thrown across the alleyway into the next building, whacking his head.
The door stayed open, the barrier of magic warding weakened, as thick coils of black smoke, so dark it was like looking into the Void, began to pour out in droves.
Demons, Sean thought. He sent a message to the Grand Coven to get a few magicians in there, but he wasn’t fooling himself. It was too late to remake the wards. The demons had escaped, and now all of humanity was at risk.
Like so much fiction had predicted, the demonic Apocalypse had begun.

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Lily Luchesi is the USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of the Paranormal Detectives Series, published by Vamptasy Publishing. She also has short stories included in multiple bestselling anthologies, and a successful dark erotica retelling of Dracula.
Her Coven Series has successfully topped Amazon's Hot New Releases list consecutively.
She is also the editor, curator and contributing author of Vamptasy Publishing's Damsels of Distress anthology, which celebrates strong female characters in horror and paranormal fiction.
She was born in Chicago, Illinois, and now resides in Los Angeles, California. Ever since she was a toddler her mother noticed her tendency for being interested in all things "dark". At two she became infatuated with vampires and ghosts, and that infatuation turned into a lifestyle. She is also an out member of the LGBT+ community. When she's not writing, she's going to rock concerts, getting tattooed, watching the CW, or reading manga. And drinking copious amounts of coffee.

She also writes erotica and BDSM as international bestselling author Samantha Calcott.
https://www.authorgraph.com/authors/LilyLuchesi (have your e-books autographed!)
Facebook Post: 🦇⚔️🦇 New Release 🦇⚔️🦇 From USA TODAY bestselling author Lily Luchesi http://smarturl.it/ParoledBk8 The final novel in The Paranormal Detectives Series Books 1 & 2 are FREE: http://smarturl.it/Stake-OutBk1 Death is not the end. The Lieutenant of Hell is dead. The vampiric Empire has fallen, and the Paranormal Investigative Division is barely surviving. With no one controlling the demons and humanity left vulnerable, it's about to become a literal Hell on Earth. But Heaven has a plan. Angels can't step in to fight, and only humans can save humanity. With a little grace, and a lot of power, there's one way to stop the demonic onslaught and impending rise of Lucifer: a temporary parole from Heaven. Who says death is forever? Published by Vamptasy Publishing Cover art by Rue Volley Edited by EAL Editing Services Join the release party: https://www.facebook.com/events/339364703390327 Add the book on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45754776-paroled-from-heaven Twitter/Instagram: 🦇⚔️🦇 New Release 🦇⚔️🦇 From USA TODAY bestselling author Lily Luchesi http://smarturl.it/ParoledBk8 The final novel in The Paranormal Detectives Series Books 1 & 2 are FREE: http://smarturl.it/Stake-OutBk1 Death is not the end.

Monday, June 10, 2019

Press Release: The Saturday Night Ghost Club by Craig Davidson


THE SATURDAY NIGHT GHOST CLUB
by Craig Davidson



*INDIE NEXT PICK FOR JULY 2019*

“…[A] well-crafted, whimsical coming-of-age tale….Davidson creates a quirky landscape and colorful characters, resulting in a novel that will entertain readers while providing a nice dose of nostalgia.”
Publishers Weekly


“Through the intensity of his characters’ experiences, Davidson reconnects us to our own memories of growing up.”—Kirkus Reviews

“…well-timed humor, meaningful drama, and genuine characters....”—Booklist

THE SATURDAY NIGHT GHOST CLUB is not only creepy and chills-down-your-spine fun, it’s also incredibly poignant and heartwarming. This is a tender coming-of-age story that isn’t afraid to face the darkness in the world or meditate on the power of memory and the mysteries of the human brain. Craig Davidson is such a nimble storyteller and his latest novel is proof of his remarkable gift.”
Edan LepuckiNew York Times bestselling author of California


“Davidson makes beautifully clear how the ghoulish tales we feared when we were young can’t compare to the blood-bathed teeth we eventually encounter as adults.”
Mark Z. Danielewskibestselling author of House of Leaves


THE SATURDAY NIGHT GHOST CLUB perfectly captures the ache and wonder of growing up. In this trim, accomplished novel, Craig Davidson sheds brilliant light on the ways that scary stories can not only make us shudder, but can also lead us down unexpected paths and foster our most meaningful connections.”
—Matthew Sullivan, author of Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore

“A moving, delightful, thrillingly unexpected coming-of-age story about the irresistible collision of childhood’s dark wonders and adulthood’s haunting mysteries.”—Elan Mastai, author of All Our Wrong Today.




In the vein of Stranger Things (season 3 premiering July 4) and Stand by Me, THE SATURDAY NIGHT GHOST CLUB (Penguin Books Original; On Sale: July 9, 2019; 9780143133933) by Canadian novelist Craig Davidson, is a layered, coming-of-age novel poised to establish Davidson as a remarkable literary talent in the U.S.

Set in 1980s Niagara Falls—a seedy, but magical place surrounded by intrigue and lore—THE SATURDAY NIGHT GHOST CLUB centers around Jake Baker and his uncle Calvin, a kind, but eccentric enthusiast of occult artifacts and conspiracy theories. The summer Jake turns twelve, he befriends a pair of siblings new to town, and so Uncle C decides to initiate them all into the “Saturday Night Ghost Club.” As the summer goes on, what begins as a light-hearted project leads to uncovering dark secrets beyond their imagination. With complimentary narratives of Jake as a twelve year old and as a neurosurgeon adult, Davidson explores an intricate dynamic between one’s childhood and adulthood not often written in literature.

At once a suspenseful, gothic story of hauntings real and imagined, and also a poignant portrait on how childhood experiences influence the adults we become. The genre-bending novel is more than meets the eye as Davidson gradually unfurls a twist you will not expect. THE SATURDAY NIGHT GHOST CLUB is the type of book you will think about for weeks after reading—about its emotional weight, its unforgettable characters, and its complex themes interwoven in the narrative, such as the mutability of memory and the power of familial love.

Both heart-warming and heart-wrenching, THE SATURDAY NIGHT GHOST CLUB is a page-turning, relatable novel for all readers.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Craig Davidson has published four previous books of literary fiction: Rust and Bone, which was made into a Golden Globe-nominated feature film, The FighterSarah Court, and the Scotiabank Giller Prize-nominated Cataract City. Davidson is a graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, and his articles and journalism have been published in Esquire, GQ, and The Washington Post, among other places. He lives in Toronto, Canada, with his partner and their child. He also publishes bestselling horror fiction under the pseudonym Nick Cutter.

THE SATURDAY NIGHT GHOST CLUB

By Craig Davidson

Penguin Books Original | On Sale: July 9, 2019 | ISBN: 9780143133933 | Price: $16.00
Also available as an ebook

Thursday, June 6, 2019

Book Spotlight: Supernova by Faiz Yusuf



Official Summary

Though born as an orphan, Ezra happens to open up a donated present- a guitar and through the help of internet videos, he learns how to play it. He accidentally comes across the Assistant Manager in Universal Music Records. A striking conversation with him leads him to see the potential in Ethan’s words. New York Times hails him as the “next big thing”. Until he realises what can push you up can pull you down with the same force.

In his own words, Ezra explains, “This story is not about how to achieve your dreams, though I did. This story is also not about how love arrives and leaves at unexpected times, even though it did. And again, this story is also not about how life is not a wish-granting factory and there will be a time you’ll be blamed for mistakes you never made, though I indeed was. This story is about everything that takes place in between those lines- the good, the bad and the worst, and that life will keep moving on no matter what, at a pace, you would mostly have little control over.”

'Supernova' is a detailed story of how a person gets more than what he wishes for and loses more than he could bear.




Advance Review for Supernova

“Ezra is a classic tragic protagonist for the modern era, full of hubris and youthful desire, seeking power, fortune and fickle fame. With little fore-thought he leaves behind life at his orphanage embarking on a rocket for the stars; only mid-flight, does he realise that what awaits him is an all-consuming fireball. Like the ancients, Ezra sees the cosmos as eternal, but he inhabits a modern, uncaring universe in which, as we all know, stars either fizzle or implode spectacularly. 

The main character reminds us of the isolation that fame brings. By rising above those dwelling on earth, Ezra cuts himself off from the intimacy, connection and kindness that would give his life meaning, by so doing he makes us question our own goals and desires. Ezra doesn’t realise that stars by their very nature can be looked at but never approached. 

By placing his narrator at the end of the events of the book, looking back through time, Yusuf creates for us the experienced guide that we all wish we had to reassure us passing through the stormy emotions of youth.And for those readers still caught in their thrall he offers the reassurance that something better awaits you on the other side.

Ultimately, a world-weary but wiser Ezra is reborn, stronger than ever, giving us hope that even the most tumultuous, violent and seemingly random misfortunes of our lives serve to teach us something important. Yusuf’s third book, somewhat ironically infused with celestial metaphor, attests to his worldliness and a wisdom well beyond his years.

-      Elena Jacobson, CEO, Infinity Advisors

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Friday, May 31, 2019

Cover Reveal: Paroled From Heaven (Paranormal Detectives #8) by Lily Luchesi




It is the end of an era. The Paranormal Detectives Series is coming to an end after 4 years and 8 novels. While Lily Luchesi is sad to see them go, she is excited to bring Angelica and Danny's final story to the world.


Death is not the end.
The Lieutenant of Hell is dead. The vampiric Empire has fallen, and the Paranormal Investigative Division is barely surviving. With no one controlling the demons and humanity left vulnerable, it's about to become a literal Hell on Earth.
But Heaven has a plan. Angels can't step in to fight, and only humans can save humanity. With a little grace, and a lot of power, there's one way to stop the demonic onslaught and impending rise of Lucifer: a temporary parole from Heaven. Who says death is forever?



Facebook: 🦇⚔️🦇 COVER REVEAL 🦇⚔️🦇 From USA TODAY bestselling author Lily Luchesi The final novel in The Paranormal Detectives Series Coming June 14th, 2019 Published by Vamptasy Publishing Cover art by Rue Volley Edited by EAL Editing Services Death is not the end. The Lieutenant of Hell is dead. The vampiric Empire has fallen, and the Paranormal Investigative Division is barely surviving. With no one controlling the demons and humanity left vulnerable, it's about to become a literal Hell on Earth. But Heaven has a plan. Angels can't step in to fight, and only humans can save humanity. With a little grace, and a lot of power, there's one way to stop the demonic onslaught and impending rise of Lucifer: a temporary parole from Heaven. Who says death is forever? Join the release party: https://www.facebook.com/events/339364703390327 Add the book on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45754776-paroled-from-heaven Twitter/Instagram: #CoverReveal from @USATODAY #bestselling author @LilyLuchesi Death is not the end. Read the final Paranormal Detectives novel on June 14th! Join the release party: https://www.facebook.com/events/339364703390327 Add the book on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45754776-paroled-from-heaven

Friday, May 10, 2019

Release Blitz: Perfect Disaster by Samantha Calcott






Andi Roswell never wanted to be a rock star. After being accidentally discovered performing drunken karaoke, the Goth girl's life will never be the same. She's now the frontwoman for the heavy metal band Absolution, and is dating the sexy director Leo Black.

Jack Prince is the singer of the classic Goth band Babybat. When Babybat plays the same music festival as Absolution, he and Andi meet and become unlikely friends.

But their lives aren't destined to run smoothly, and when they both find themselves in emotional distress, they only people they have to turn to are each other.




"Oi! Hey, you!" It was deep, lightly accented, and melodic even as it was raised to get her attention.
Andi stopped, turned, and rammed right into the man who'd been calling her with a loud exhalation of
breath. Her hands came up to keep her from falling, and she wound up gripping the lapels of a sparkly
black suit jacket. Strong hands came to grip her arms as legs tangled up in hers. They remained
upright, which was a small miracle.
She was mortified, face bright red. She was unable to even meet the man’s eyes, she was so
embarrassed. "I am so, so sorry!"
"Quite all right. It's a bit of a madhouse back here."
That voice. She knew that voice. She lifted her head, in her heels she was as tall as the man so it wasn't
a far reach to see his face. Stubble with a bit of grey, plush pink lips, cheeks with a few wrinkles from
smiling, fair skin with an olive undertone, sparkling black eyes encased in black eyeliner behind designer
sunglasses, and slicked back black hair with threads of silver.
Jack Prince. She'd nearly knocked over Jack Prince. The air once again left her lungs, but for a good
reason
this time. The background noise faded away as she was enveloped in ... him. In his eyes, his little
amused
smile, even his scent. His cologne smelled like musk and bergamot. If he hadn't been holding her
upright, she
was certain that she would have melted into a little puddle at his feet.
Try as she might to speak, she found herself speechless.
"You all right?" he asked. "I didn't hurt you?"
"No!" Andi blurted out, far too loudly. "I mean, I'm fine. Did I hurt you?"
He shook his head. "Not at all." His smile grew, and she felt her stomach flip flop. Slowly, he let her
arms go, fingers lingering on her skin just a bit. Likewise, she loosened her death-grip on his lapels.
"I didn't mean to startle you. I wanted to catch you before you ran off. You sing for Absolution. What's
your name?"
She'd been called Andi since she was a toddler. The only people allowed to call her by her full name
were strangers and authority figures; she was even listed as ‘Andi’ on the album credits. But for some
unknown reason, she said, "Andrea."
"Andrea," he repeated. "I'm Jack. Pleasure to meet you." He held his hand out to her.
She took it, feeling how warm and strong his grip was. "I know," she said, without meaning to. "I'm
sorry, I meant that I'm a fan of yours. And the band. … I'm just going to stop talking now." Her face
was on fire with embarrassment.
"Well, I'm flattered," he said. "You know, initially I was tasked to stop you by my daughter, Dahlia.
You're her idol." He smiled sweetly. "However, I had an ulterior motive now. I watched your band's
show."
"You did?" Andi asked, more nervous than ever. She had assumed that the band would be in a hotel or
possibly their tour bus until right before their set.
“Yeah, Marky and I did, with my daughter. Your music videos don’t do you justice. That was one of
the best performances I’ve seen in quite some time. I love the use of synthesizers within your heavy
metal structure. Very unique. And you…” His eyes roved over her. “You were living art. I could tell
you felt the music, believed the lyrics. You aren’t a singer, Andrea. You’re a performer. And that is a
rare quality these days.” From years of watching his interviews, his voice gained deep inflection on
certain words when he was excited or passionate.
Andi was fairly certain that, if this wasn’t a hallucination brought on by passing out from an anxiety
attack, she was going to die of pure joy.

“Mr. Prince, that’s … that’s high praise, coming from you. I don’t know what to say,” she said, forcing
her voice to stay level, for her legs not to shake. To try and remain somewhat professional after making
a fool of herself. She was pretty sure she hadn’t blinked since first meeting his obsidian eyes.


Samantha Calcott is a secret lover of romance when it's done right, and after years of writing under
another pen name in the horror and paranormal genres, she decided to dip her toe into a brand new genre.
She's a Midwestern girl who spent nearly a decade in the gritty heart of Los Angeles, where sex, drugs,
and rock n' roll reign. When not writing, she's reading, at a concert, or cooking.
She currently lives in Arizona and also writes horror and paranormal books as USA Today bestselling
author Lily Luchesi.
Find her via her newsletter, where you can receive a free ebook and get exclusive content monthly.
Facebook: 🎤🌟🎤 NEW RELEASE 🎤🌟🎤 From debut author Samantha Calcott READ NOW FOR 99c! http://smarturl.it/PerfectDisasterSC FREE on Kindle Unlimited! Published by Hot Ink Press Cover by Mayhem Designs Edited by EAL Editing Services Andi Roswell never wanted to be a rock star. After being accidentally discovered performing drunken karaoke, the Goth girl's life will never be the same. She's now the frontwoman for the heavy metal band Absolution, and is dating the sexy director Leo Black. Jack Prince is the singer of the classic Goth band Babybat. When Babybat plays the same music festival as Absolution, he and Andi meet and become unlikely friends. But their lives aren't destined to run smoothly, and when they both find themselves in emotional distress, they only people they have to turn to are each other. Twitter/Instagram: 🎤🌟🎤 #NEWRELEASE 🎤🌟🎤 From debut #author @CalcottSamantha READ NOW FOR 99c! http://smarturl.it/PerfectDisasterSC FREE on #KindleUnlimited! Andi Roswell never wanted to be a rock star. After being accidentally discovered performing karaoke, the Goth girl's life will never be the same

Friday, May 3, 2019

Animated Cover: The Girl in Red by Christina Henry





ABOUT THE BOOK
From the national bestselling author of Alice comes a postapocalyptic take on the perennial classic "Little Red Riding Hood"...about a woman who isn't as defenseless as she seems. It's not safe for anyone alone in the woods. There are predators that come out at night: critters and coyotes, snakes and wolves. But the woman in the red jacket has no choice. Not since the Crisis came, decimated the population, and sent those who survived fleeing into quarantine camps that serve as breeding grounds for death, destruction, and disease. She is just a woman trying not to get killed in a world that doesn't look anything like the one she grew up in, the one that was perfectly sane and normal and boring until three months ago. There are worse threats in the woods than the things that stalk their prey at night. Sometimes, there are men. Men with dark desires, weak wills, and evil intents. Men in uniform with classified information, deadly secrets, and unforgiving orders. And sometimes, just sometimes, there's something worse than all of the horrible people and vicious beasts combined. Red doesn't like to think of herself as a killer, but she isn't about to let herself get eaten up just because she is a woman alone in the woods...

ABOUT THE BOOK 
Christina Henry is the author of AliceRed QueenLost Boy, The Mermaid, and the national bestselling Black Wings series, featuring Agent of Death Madeline Black and her popcorn-loving gargoyle, Beezle. She lives in Chicago and can be found online at christinahenry.net and on Twitter @C_Henry_Author.