Less than a week to go!

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Ariana is one of a kind… Or is she? As she grows so do her powers.  Can she control them or will she let them consume her from within?  Will she become what Tessa hopes for?  Find out soon when Of Darkness and Light hits the e-shelves.  In the sequel to Rise of a Queen you find out there is much more than just humans versus vampire.  It’s a family divided, multiples journeys of growth, and a quest to determine a fate itself.

e-book pre-orders available at Amazon (US, but check your country’s site), Barnes & Noble, iStore, KoboSmashwords.   More coming soon!

Only Seven days

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Only a week left to go before loading up that e-reader with another fantastic Tessa tale.  If you’re ready for heated battle, family divide, and journeys abundant this book is most definitely on your must-read list!

Pre-order’s available:

Amazon (US link, but check your country’s site), Barnes & Noble, iStore, KoboSmashwords

Author Event October 29th, 2015

I am very excited to announce a special author event that will take place at the end of October.  Since we are gearing up for the release of my second book, Of Darkness and Light (e-book October 8th, paperback October 22nd), this is just another goody to add to the bag.  I am very happy to announce that I will be appearing at Scuppernong Books  (304 South Elm Street Greensboro NC 27401) to discuss, sign, and maybe even read from my newest book.  I’m grateful for this opportunity and anybody in the North Carolina, I would ever so pleased to see you there.

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e-book pre-orders available at Amazon (US, but check your country’s site), Barnes & Noble, iStore, KoboSmashwords

14 days till e-release Of Darkness and Light

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UNTIL THE BLOOD SPILLS

Here we are having a countdown and I’m really excited for this next chapter, or shall we say book, of my career.  With years of hard work, drafts, edits and such things that come along with publishing a book I couldn’t be any more excited than I am today.  My heart in my throat; the pep in my step.

Pre-order’s available if you just can’t wait to sink your teeth into Of Darkness and Light:

Amazon (US link, but check your country’s site), Barnes & Noble, iStore, KoboSmashwords

The Goodies are HERE!!! See you at Bookmarks NC

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If I haven’t been excited enough I just had a small Christmas arrive today.  If you haven’t heard by now I’m going to be promoting my first book, Rise of a Queen, at Bookmarks (blog post) a HUGE book/author festival in Winston Salem, NC THIS Saturday the 12th.  Stop by, check out all the awesome art and literature showcase, and say hi!

Catch me at Bookmarks

September 12th at WSWriters table from 3-4PM

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Bookmarks Festival of Books and Authors that is.  In Winston-Salem, NC I’m very pleased to say that I will be making an appearance courtesy of WSWriters.  I will be there to promote Rise of a Queen and give more information about an event scheduled for late October that will go perfectly with the release of my upcoming book Of Darkness and Light.

I’m really excited about this because I get to meet up with people just like me; author and avid reader.

If you’re around or just want to see all the wonderful things this event has to offer feel free to stop by and say hi!

Get a taste of what’s to come; preview the beginning Of Darkness and Light

Can’t wait till fall to take a peek at Of Darkness and Light?  Why wait?  You can read on my website the Prologue and Chapter One or simply download it for later.

Or Darkness and Light Chapter One (doc) Of Darkness and Light Chapter One (pdf)

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Of Darkness and Light pre-order links

The e-book has been hitting the pre-order shelf for Of Darkness and Light.  YAY.  reserve your copy now, get it the day it comes out!!!

 Amazon (US, but check your countries site)

 Barnes & Noble

 iStore

 Kobo

 Smashwords

MORE COMING SOON!!!

COVER REVEAL: Of Darkness and Light

Book 2 of The Vampire Realm is on it’s way.  I’ve given you release dates (October 8th e-book, October 22nd paperback) and even an e-book giveaway. Since I’m on a roll I thought I would bring out the cover I’ve been teasing about if you’ve taken notice to my facebook and twitter.

e-book pre-orders available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iStore.  More coming soon!

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Of Darkness and Light is the follow up book to Rise of a Queen, part of The Vampire Realm series. Where Rise of a Queen tells the tale of Tessa’s struggles and defeats, he introduction of Tessa’s family brought forth a new tale to tell.

The rise of her empire came at a cost

Tessa’s vision of a future where vampires and humans lived united had all but disappeared. Her family, torn by the wars that ravaged her land, had to choose a side. Her sister and Emma with the rebels and Jason growing into his future by Tessa’s side. Emma’s struggle with her own choices, as Jason moves forward towards a life of service to his aunt, neither one sure of the outcome. The journey that the family takes will force the evolution of life as a vampire to the forefront, forever changing Tessa’s perspective on the world she thought she knew. Can Tessa survive another daunting war while ensuring the future of the vampires? Will Jason and Emma make the right choices and not be swayed by the childhood they once knew? Can either side of the war overcome what stands in their way, even when what they love is what they will lose? Will Jason and Emma make the right choices and not be swayed by the childhood they once knew? Can either side of the war overcome what stands in their way, even when what they love is what they will lose? Or will there be a beacon of hope; shining brightly in the world that has fallen so dark…..

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New Interview and International Giveaway for Rise of a Queen

As excited as I am for the the second in my Vampire Realm trilogy, remember it all started with Rise of a Queen. Check out my new interview plus an International e-book GIVEAWAY

Giveaway
Five (5) ebook copies of Rise of a Queen
Ends 11th September 2015
Open internationally!

http://gopaintbrush.blogspot.com/2015/08/international-giveaway-interview-riddle.html

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