Checking In With Book Deals & More

The weekend is slipping away from me far too fast.  I've got so much writing to get done and no time to do it.  I just wanted to pop in with a few little things.

1. My e-books for the Dark Days series and the Asylum Tales short stories are still on sale for only $0.99 each.  This is going on for 9 more days.  On May 1, the sale is over.  Don't miss out.  This is a great opportunity to get caught up on the Asylum Tales before the release of DEAD MAN'S DEAL on May 9.  For more details on the sale, please click here.

2.  I am making one book signing appearance to support Dead Man's Deal.  I haven't seen the announcement go up on the store events calendar yet, but I will be officially announcing it this week.  Stay tuned on how you can get a signed copy of DEAD MAN'S DEAL.

3. The release of DEAD MAN'S DEAL is only 16 days away!  Are you needing another dose of Gage and his insanity?  It's coming soon.  In the second novel, you'll meet more strange creatures as you follow Gage through his attempts to save Trixie from the Summer Court while he also tries to free himself and Bronx from the manipulative grip of the local mafia boss.

4.  You've read all of the Dark Days series and the Asylum Tales, and you still need something new to read while you wait for May 7.  I've got something for you.  Kim Harrison's Ever After is currently on sale for $7.99 for Kindle and Nook.  If you haven't picked up this book yet, this is a great time.  For more details, please click here.

5. Richard Kadrey has a new short story out called Suspect Zero.  It's only $0.99 and is about a fledgling serial killer.  For more details, please click here.

Happy Reading!

Angels & Devils

Mondays frequently prove to be a hodgepodge of random for me as I catch on things before launching into writing.  I've been slowly pulling together thoughts for a mini-blog tour to celebrate the release of The Asylum Interviews: Bronx on July 3 as well as making some notes for a new project that I am working on.  And there's the usual emails, blog entries, cleaning, and video gaming that makes every day complete.

So, for today's blog, I've got just a list of random things that you should be aware of.

First, the lovely Vicki Pettersson has a new book/series kicking off in less than a month.  The first book in the Celestial Blues is called The Taken, and I think it looks pretty darn awesome.  I haven't read it yet and I'm looking forward to picking up my copy when Ms. Pettersson comes to the Cincinnati area on June 20. 

Here is a description of the book:

"Griffin Shaw used to be a PI, but that was back when gumshoes hoofed the streets . . . and he was still alive. Fifty years later, he’s a celestial Centurion, assisting the recently, and violently, dead. Yet just because he’s an angel doesn’t mean he’s a saint. One small mistake has altered fate, and now he’s been dumped back onto to the mortal mudflat to collect another soul—Katherine “Kit” Craig, a journalist whose latest investigation is about to get her clipped.

Bucking heavenly orders, Grif refuses to let this sable-haired siren with hairpin curves come to harm. Besides, protecting her offers a chance to find the truth about his own mysterious death — and wreak some vengeance for the murder of his beloved wife, Evie.

Joining forces, Kit and Grif’s search for answers leads beyond the blinding lights of the Strip into the dark heart of an evil conspiracy. But a ruthless killer determined to destroy them isn’t Griffin’s biggest threat. His growing attraction to Kit could cost them both their lives, as well as the answer to the greatest mystery of his long afterlife …"

Sounds interesting, right?  Well, HarperCollins has made the first chapter available to read now!  Click here to read the first chapter.

In the realm of new books, Richard Kadrey has released the cover for the fourth Sandman Slim novel, Devil Said Bang.  I really do love this series and this is a fantastic cover!  The book will be released August 28.

And then on Twitter, I caught that Book Club Girl has provided links to a Book Club Ebook Bonanza.  There's a list of 12 great books that an inexpensively priced.

Let's see, Nicole Murphy has a cool post over at Supernatural Underground today about the skills learned while pursuing self-publishing.  She also has a new story available to read for free! 

Finally, if you aren't getting enough of me, I do also maintain a Tumblr page where I post my more random stuff as well as a discussion board that is open for comments.  I do check it at least once a day and answer questions as quickly as possible.

Holiday Book Deals

The holidays are a time of getting together with family, eating too much food, and finding great deals on e-books!  I am excited to report that Harper Voyager and Avon are running some fantastic deals right now on some awesome e-books, and you don't want to miss out.

Do you have that friend who has yet to start the Dark Days series?  Do they need a copy of Nightwalker, but haven't bought it for their e-reader yet?  Well, the book is now available for only $1.99.  Such a small cost for the start of a great vampire series.
 
Also, don't forget that The Dead, the Damned, and the Forgotten will be coming out at the end of January and it is only $0.99 for the novella (previously released in the Unbound anthology).  This prequel is a great way to get someone hooked to the series.

Do you need some other fantastic sci-fi, fantasy, urban fantasy books to read?  I thought you did.  Harper Voyager is offering great books from Kim Harrison, Richard Kadrey, Vicki Pettersson, and more for $1.99 or less.  So hurry over and treat yourself or a friend to some fantastic books!

Wait!  You need a little romance to get through the holidays.  I completely understand.  Avon is hosting a 12 days of Christmas sale and you don't want to miss it!  They are also releasing several e-books for only $1.99.  These books are from authors such as Kerrelyn Sparks, Terri Garey, Johanna Lindsey, Lynsay Sands, and many more.

With your holiday shopping done, the tree is trimmed, and the pantry is filled, why don't you load up on some great books.  You can snuggle up and lose yourself for a few hours (or days) in a world of magic, danger, and love. 

New Book Tuesday

I'm noticing that Halloween tends to bring the crazy out of me.  I'm not sure why, but I like it.

However, I'm going to sidle away from the crazy sauce today and talk about some more important things.  Books.   Yes, it's Tuesday and that means it's Book Release Day!  I love Book Release Day!  My wallet does not, but I do.  There are a lot of great books out today that you should be snatching up.  I'm not going to try to cover them all, because there's just too many.  I'm only going to list the series that I am currently following.

The Hollows Insider by Kim Harrison

New York Times bestselling author Kim Harrison has won legions of fans with her sexy supernatural novels featuring bounty-hunting witch Rachel Morgan. And now comes a unique look inside her beloved Hollows series that no fan should miss. . . . The Hollows Insider
 
In the Hollows, the supernatural Inderlanders rule, and humanity must abide by their conventions, or else.


To survive among vampires, witches, Weres, gargoyles, trolls, fairies, and banshees—to say nothing of demons—humanity needs a guide. And now, written by Kim Harrison herself, here is an insider’s look at the supernatural world of the Hollows, from an overarching new story to character profiles, maps, spell guides, charm recipes, secret correspondence from the elusive Trent Kalamack, and much more.

The Bite Before Christmas by Lynsay Sands and Jeaniene Frost

This holiday season, join two of today’s most popular paranormal authors for a special look into their worlds, where creatures are always stirring and no one sleeps through the night. . . . The Bite Before Christmas
 
The Gift by Lynsay Sands
Teddy Brunswick knows about the immortals among us. He’s worked with them, called them friend—but he never counted on being snowed in with one over Christmas. Katricia Argeneau is a tasty little bundle and she seems to feel the same way about him. Problem is, he’s not sure she feels quite the same way. After all, the snowstorm has derailed her blood delivery, which leaves him the only available meal on the menu. . . .

Home for the Holidays by Jeaniene Frost
Cat and Bones are looking forward to a normal holiday—at least as “normal” as it gets for the combustible vampire couple and their otherworldly friends and family. But their yuletide plans are shattered when a stranger shows up and reveals long-buried family secrets.

Ecstasy Untamed by Pamela Palmer

They are called Feral Warriors—an elite band of immortals who can change shape at will. Sworn to rid the world of evil, consumed by sorcery and seduction, their wild natures are primed for release . . .

Shattered by recent nightmarish events, Hawke feels his bond with his animal spirit weakening—and once it breaks, he’s finished. The arrival of Faith sends his life spinning even further out of control, for although she delights him and enflames his deepest primal passions, she’s promised to Maxim, the newest Feral Warrior.

Faith is drawn to Hawke from the start, but Maxim holds her in his thrall and has secretly bent her to his malevolent will. Though gravely damaged, Hawke is the only one who can end Faith’s slavery and protect the Feral Warriors from Maxim’s evil designs. But first they both must embrace the wild . . . and surrender body and soul to a forbidden, all-consuming ecstasy.


I'm a huge fan of the Hollows series by Kim Harrison but I have fallen behind in my reading.  However, I am looking forward to picking up this book (first editions glow in the dark!!).  I also love Lynsay Sands so I can't wait to get my hands on this book.  I haven't read Jeaniene's series yet, but I have three of her books on my TBR pile.  I promise to jump in soon.  I have also just started Pamela Palmer's Feral Warriors series and it is awesome.  I've devoured the first two books in three days.  I'll probably be finishing up the series this week.

Also, just a reminder, Richard Kadrey's Aloha from Hell came out last week.  It just arrived on my doorstep so I am torn between continuing with the Feral Warriors or returning to Sandman Slim. 

Aloha from Hell by Richard Kadrey

Supernatural fantasy’s greatest anti-hero goes back to hell!

In Sandman Slim Stark came back from hell for revenge.

In Kill the Dead he tackled both a zombie plague and being Lucifer’s bodyguard.

Once again all is not right in L.A. Lucifer is back in Heaven, God is on vacation, and an insane killer mounts a war against both Heaven and Hell.

Stark’s got to head back down to his old stomping grounds in Hell to rescue his long lost love, stop an insane serial killer, prevent both Good and Evil from completely destroying each other, and stop the demonic Kissi from ruining the party for everyone.

Even for Sandman Slim, that’s a tall order. And it’s only the beginning.

And finally, here's a couple things to put on your radar.  Vicki Petterrson reported that her new book, The Taken is now available for pre-order on Amazon.  It's currently got a publication date of June 12.  This sent me searching  for my own book and lo and behold: TA-DA!  It's on Amazon for pre-order as well.  Right now, it is titled Angel Wings, but this could potentially change.  It also has a publication date of June 26, which should stay unchanged.

Go Forth And Read

Thanks for the well wishes and I'm glad that you liked the videos.  I'm slowly climbing back into the saddle.  I think I'm going to be working this weekend as I try to play catch-up.  I'm not 100%, but I think I can get a little work done today.

Book update: We're moving forward.  The first book has been accepted by my editor and it has been passed along for copyediting.  When I get it back, I will be able to make changes.  Not too massive, but I can insert new pages if necessary.  For the most part, I'm just cleaning up language and double-checking facts at this stage.

In addition, we're thinking on cover and title.  I've sent some pictures along to help get the art department thinking.  I don't know what we're going for, but I want it to be pretty different from the Dark Days series.  I also don't know if I'm going to have the same artist  yet.  But I can't wait.  I love seeing the cover for a book!  I've been blessed with some fantastic covers so far and I have a lot of faith in my publisher.

It has also been decided that the original title has a somewhat soft feel, so my editor and I will be brainstorming next week when she gets back from New York Comic Con about new title ideas.  I'm hoping to compile a list this weekend to send her.  I am never any good at coming up with titles.  In six books, I have come up with one title that stuck.  My editor is the brilliant one when it comes to titles.

But... while you're waiting for me to come out with something new, there are a lot of great books out there waiting to be read.  Next week one of my favorite authors has a new book coming out.  Have you read the Sandman Slim series by Richard Kadrey?  No?  What?  Are you insane?  For shame!

Sandman Slim is deliciously dark, sharply sarcastic, and so gritty it'll rip your face off if you're not careful.  The mythology is intoxicating and the writing is spot on.  Sandman Slim and Kill the Dead are already on shelves.  Aloha From Hell comes out on Tuesday.  I wasn't able to score an ARC, so I've got this one pre-ordered and I'm trying to clear my plate so I can dive in as soon as it arrives.  His main character isn't someone that I'd want to personally know, but I wouldn't mind sitting near him at the bar while I watch him kick someone's ass.

Go forth my wonderful minions and get this series.  It's so perfectly sinful that it's practically orgasmic.