'The Star of Jolanest (Tales From Tamara)' by Ellen Dawn Benefield

Blurb:

Accompanied by his mischievous stablelad, riding his randy dragonhorse and carrying a disenchanted sword-- lovestruck weasel-phobic Jarby goes on a zany quest to find a lost treasure for his beloved barmaid's dowry into the unknown Wild Lands. Following a tattered map they cross The Shaggy Goat Mountains to search for the source of Chocolate and the lost city of Jolanest. They are joined by 2 tail kicking barbarian maidens in a land filled with surprises-_including the high price on Jarby's own head. (I'll let you decide which author photo you prefer.

Listen to an excerpt:

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Author bio:

I've had stories published in Computer Edge, Millennium Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine and the Wyrd Wravings Anthology of Funny Speculative Fiction. I've also taken 5 Honorable Mentions in the Writers of the Future Contest. (Top ten percent out of thousands of worldwide entries--http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Writers_of_the_Future) I am a member of SFWA and have many fiction writing classes including the Writer's Digest novel writing courses, attended writer's workshops, writers groups and writer's conferences. Much but not all of my fiction tends to be humorous. All my writing would probably be rated P.G. as I don't write gory and graphic, sorry. Think "Star Wars" a New Hope or Star Trek or Hercules-the legendary Journeys. All of it tends to be laced with humor also. It just seems to pop out of nowhere LOL. Wyrd Wravings is a light hearted mix of scifi and fantasy stories told for fun and enjoyment.

I have lived on ranches,trained horses,raised Shelties, taught riding and dancing including ethnic folk and belly dancing. I've been a guest panelist at Conjecture and dance teacher at Con-Dor in Diego. "Lost Among The Stars" is my first novel with Amazon although the Wyrds Wravings anthology is still resold and "Suki" remains a popular story even out of print. Also ever popular and much reposted is the article "The Care and Feeding of a Mortal Mount: originally published by Speculations Magazine. Some of my work is posted on my Amazon.com fan page--Ellen Dawn Benefield and can be read for free.

I live in East El Cajon on mini-ranch with my husband and assorted critters.

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'My Sweetest Escape (My Favorite Mistake #2)' by Chelsea M. Cameron Available Now

MY SWEETEST ESCAPE Synopsis:

The past will always find you.

Jos Archer was the girl with the perfect life; until the night it all came crashing down around her. Now, nine months later, she still hasn't begun to pick up the pieces. Even transferring to a new college and living under the watchful eye of her older sister, Renee, isn't enough to help her feel normal again.

And then she meets Dusty Sharp. For reasons Jos can't begin to fathom, the newly reformed campus bad boy seems determined to draw her out of her shell. And if she's not careful, his knowing green eyes and wicked smile will make her feel things she's no longer sure she deserves.

But even as Dusty coaxes Jos to open up about the past, he's hiding secrets of his own. Secrets about the night her old life fell apart. When the truth is finally revealed, will it bring them closer together;or tear them apart for good?

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Chelsea M. Cameron's Bio:

Chelsea M. Cameron is a YA/NA New York Times/USA Today Best Selling author from Maine. Lover of things random and ridiculous, Jane Austen/Charlotte and Emily Bronte Fangirl, red velvet cake enthusiast, obsessive tea drinker, vegetarian, former cheerleader and world's worst video gamer. When not writing, she enjoys watching infomercials, singing in the car and tweeting (this one time, she was tweeted by Neil Gaiman). She has a degree in journalism from the University of Maine, Orono that she promptly abandoned to write about the people in her own head. More often than not, these people turn out to be just as weird as she is.

Her New Adult Contemporary Romance titles include My Favorite Mistake, which has been bought by Harlequin along with a sequel, Deeper We Fall and Faster We Burn (April 20, 2013)

Her Young Adult books include Nocturnal, Nightmare and Neither, the first three books in The Noctalis Chronicles. The fourth and final book, Neverend will be out in 2013. Whisper, the first in The Whisper Trilogy is also available, with the second book in the series, Silence and the final book, LIsten coming out in 2014.

Author Links:

Website: http://www.chelseamcameron.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/chel_c_cam
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chelsea-M-Cameron-Official-Author-Page/304422529610919
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5752359.Chelsea_M_Cameron

10 winners will receive a signed set of MY SWEETEST ESCAPE and MY FAVORITE MISTAKE.
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'Forsaken' by Kristen Day Release Day Blitz!

Forsaken

Daughters of the Sea-Book #1

By Kristen Day 

Once you’ve been touched by darkness, it never leaves you…

Abandoned by her parents as an infant; seventeen year old Hannah spent her childhood wading through countless foster families until being adopted by the Whitmans three years ago.

Unfortunately, Atlanta’s high society wasn’t quite ready for Hannah…or the strange events that plague her.

Chilling visions of murder, unexplained hallucinations, and  dark, mysterious guy who haunts her nightmares all culminate to set in motion a journey of self-discovery that will challenge everything she’s ever believed; not to mention her sanity.

Sent to live at The House of Lorelei on Bald Head Island, NC for ‘kids like her’, Hannah quickly realizes things are not what they seem. Her fellow ‘disturbed’ teens are actually the descendants of mythical Sea Gods and Goddesses. And so is she.

But when Finn, the ghost from her dreams, appears in the flesh; her nightmares become reality and her dark visions begin coming true. Inexplicably drawn to him, she can’t deny the dangerous hold he has on her heart. The deadly secrets he harbors will ultimately test her courage and push the boundaries of her love.

She must decide if she is ready to embrace the ancient legend she is prophesied to be a part of. The fate of all the descendants will forever depend upon it.

 

Cover Redesign Reveal! 'A Grimm Legacy' by Janna Jennings

Patchwork Press presents the new, redesigned cover reveal for Janna Jennings' YA fantasy A GRIMM LEGACY The final novel in the series (GRIMM MEMORIES) will be released later this year.

'A GRIMM LEGACY' SUMMARY

Enchanted castles and charming princes thought to exist only in stories come to life in this classically twisted fairy tale that combines the timeless quality of generations old folktales with the challenges of the modern world.

The woods of Elorium appear ordinary to Andi Grace, until birds start talking and elves answer doors. Along with three others, Andi has been whisked out of her world and finds herself the reluctant guest of the perplexing millionaire, Mr. Jackson—a stranger willing to help get them home, but who’s keeping secrets of his own.

Discovering unexpected family connections to this fairy tale land, the group must rely on each other as they dodge evil fairies and battle giants, intent on keeping them in Elorium. Faced with characters short on whimsy and bent towards treachery, Andi, Quinn, Fredrick and Dylan are forced into fairy tale roles to find the way home. But in Elorium, happily ever after is never guaranteed.

Cover Designed by: Erica Crouch (http://erica.patchwork-press.com)

Originally Published by: Patchwork Press, October 29th 2013

Available on Amazon

ABOUT JANNA JENNINGS

Janna is a Colorado based YA author who loves a good fairy tale. She’s married to her own real life Prince Charming, and will usually admit to being mom of three, including her incorrigible middle child, Benny. Besides wrangling her kids she can be found doing some therapeutic baking, dreaming of the ocean, and of course, curling up with a good book.

Twitter: @jannajennings80
Blog: http://www.janna.patchwork-press.com/

'The Skinwalker's Apprentice' by Claribel Ortega Book Blitz!

The Skinwalker's Apprentice

by Claribel Ortega

Release Date: 02/24/14

Summary from Goodreads:

“Welcome to The Empire State, where banshees, witches, and skinwalkers wait…”

Margo Pennyfeather is being hunted. The 16-year-old witch has always been an outcast, in her home back in England, and now in the village of East Hampton New York where her family has settled. No one but her family has ever cared for Margo, but now the most important witch in the magic world wants her as an apprentice, giving her a chance to bring her family out of poverty.

Before long, Margo realizes things aren't what they seem, least of all, what kind of witch she really is. Now, the young witch must face a terrifying monster on her own, and the reverberations will reach farther than she could have ever imagined.

More than three hundred years later, in 1984 Emerald Kipp is a high school senior in New York City. A troubled teen with a rebellious streak, Emerald can't seem to figure out what to do with her life, and unfortunately for her, “witch” isn’t one of the available career choices in her guidance counselor’s office. As she struggles to figure herself out, Emerald is faced with the threat of being stuck in school and missing her final summer with her three best friends. Her last year of high school is turning out to be the worst yet, and Emerald thinks it can’t possibly get any worse. Unfortunately for her, she’s dead wrong.

And there’s something else, something far more sinister stirring in Emerald’s world, and she’ll have to believe in herself if she wants to get through it alive.

Two witches, three hundred years apart, one inescapable fate.

The Skinwalker's Apprentice is a prequel to the upcoming novel, Emerald Kipp and The Riddle of The Timekeeper, a terrifying magical scavenger hunt through the gritty streets of 1980’s New York City,set to a killer soundtrack, and perfect for fans of Harry Potter and The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Part of The Empire Witches series.

*Available February 24th, 2014 on Smashwords,iBook, Amazon, Barnes & Nobles and more!
(Pre orders available Jan. 20th)

Read an excerpt:

“We will begin with the most basic of spells,” said The Priestess on Margo’s first day of lessons.

Margo sat in a small, circular room on the second floor of the stone house. It was mostly empty, save for a marble table and the stiff wooden chair where Margo sat nervously. Unlike the rest of the house, the room had but one window, and judging by the view, Margo guessed they must have been inside the onion dome on the roof. The young witch tried not to fidget, as The Priestess circled around her as she spoke.

“There is magic that is practical, that you will need in every day situations, and magic that is impractical.”

“I do not deal in the impractical sort,” said The Priestess sternly, stopping directly in front of Margo, “love potions and beauty enchantments are amongst the kinds of frivolous spells you will not be learning here. Instead, I plan to teach you useful, direct, magic, which you can implement in most any situation. You are to take these lessons seriously, for you will never know when they might be of use to you. The difference between knowing practical spells and not knowing them, is a matter of life and death.”

Margo gulped and nodded anxiously, her eyes following The Priestess as she continued to pace about the room.

“For your first spell,” said The Priestess, taking her wand from her sleeve and nodding at Margo, her signal to do the same, “we shall be attempting a growing spell.”

The Priestess’s face contorted suddenly at the sight of Margo’s wand.

The young witch blushed. Her wand had been handed down to her by her grandmother Mary, and it was not in the best condition. In fact, the once wooden wand had been enchanted to have the look and feel of toad’s skin. Mary thought it would impress The Priestess.

Margo smiled nervously as she tried to hide the slime secreting from her wand and sticking to her fingers.

“That…wand, just won’t do,” said The Priestess delicately. Margo put the wand on the marble table, the gunk stretching as she tried to free her hand from it. She pushed the wand to the corner of the table, and pressed down hard on the cold surface, trying to wipe the glop of her hands. Her face turned red as she struggled to pull free, and finally an exasperated Priestess pointed to Margo’s hand with her own wand, “ Divisio.”

With a slight “pop” Margo was free, but still covered in slime. She shook off what was left of it on the floor with a few sharp flails of her arm, smiling bashfully at her teacher as she did.

The Priestess walked over to the small window facing the front of the house. She opened it, and pointed her wand at a weeping willow that adorned the road leading to her front door. Margo heard a loud CRACK and suddenly, a tree branch was entering the room.

The Priestess placed her wand in her skirt waist, and pointed one long, jagged, fingernail in the direction of the bough. A green light shot from her black nails, cracking the limb, and sending the branch back into the woods from whence it came. The Priestess brought the remaining wood further into the room in her net of brilliant light, spinning it as she did, her eyes steady and focused. As she did this, the branch whittled down bit-by-bit, splinters flying every which way, and darting dangerously close past Margo’s face. The Priestess’s flesh was the color of rusted copper as the viridescent light danced off her skin and Margo could see the wand she was crafting beginning to take shape.

About the Author

Claribel Ortega is a graduate of the SUNY Purchase journalism program, and got her start writing for the school’s Independent Newspaper. There, she quickly rose the ranks from editing the student’s often times hilarious ads and ramblings on the back page of the paper to staff and feature writer.

After graduation, Claribel worked as a reporter for The Rivertowns Enterprise, a local paper in lower Westchester County, New York. As a reporter, she enjoyed going to board of education meetings and texting the town mayors about the line at Starbucks.

Today, Claribel works for The Combined Book Exhibit, a book marketing company in Westchester NY.

She lives in New York with her really awesome boyfriend, her suspiciously intelligent yorkie Pancho Villa and is surrounded by an impenetrable fort of books she gets from her job.

“The Skinwalker’s Apprentice” is her first book, and cheese is her favorite food.

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Meet Karen Ann Hopkins, author of 'Forever (Temptation Series #3)'

Today we would like to welcome YA author Karen Ann Hopkins. Her Temptation series involves an illicit romance between an Englischer girl who attempts to become Amish to be with the love of her life. Forever is the third book in the series. Here, she tells us more about writing her series, and a bit more about herself. Thanks for stopping by!

What was the inspiration behind this series?

Six years ago I moved from the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee to a northern Kentucky Amish community. I brought twenty-four horses with me and set up my established horse-back riding business at the new farm. Within a few weeks a stream of Amish teens were coming to the arena to participate in riding activities with the non-Amish kids. Watching the interactions between the two groups, and observing some definite flirting going on, I began to wonder how a relationship between the two vastly different cultures could work out. It seemed impossible and incredibly intriguing at the same time and the seed for Rose and Noah’s story grew in my mind.

What kind of research did you have to do for it?

I dedicated two years to learning as much as I could about the Amish way of life. Besides my observations at the arena, my life was inundated with the Amish culture as Amish girls babysat my younger children, Amish teens hung out with my own teen sons, as I drove the Amish women to town to shop and even took a Tennessee vacation with an Amish family. I attended five Amish weddings and numerous schoolhouse benefits and private dinners with neighbors. When I’d gained enough experiential knowledge, I began writing and a year later, I had an agent and Harlequin Teen had purchased the forbidden love story.

How likely is a story like this in real life?

It’s very likely. I know of two girls in my own community who left the Amish to be with their ‘outsider’ boyfriends. Both girls were shunned by the Church, but still have limited contact with their families. One of the girls is now happily married and neither regrets her decision to become ‘English’. Even though the Amish attempt to live isolated lives, there is always some contact with the outside world and secret romances develop all the time, but because of the huge cultural and religious faith differences, relationships rarely last.

Did you adapt any of the language or storyline to make it a more relatable story for "Englischers" to enjoy?

Yes, I sure did. The Amish are a bilingual people, but Pennsylvania Dutch (a form of German) is their birth language. They will speak English when communicating with outsiders or in the presence of their non-Amish neighbors, but I’ve learned that when they are in their homes or only among other Amish, they tend to speak Pennsylvania Dutch. The Amish learn the language through their families and community and since there aren’t any books teaching it, it would be very difficult for an outsider like me to learn it well enough to incorporate it too heavily in the pages. Although, I do pepper words and phrases throughout the books that are familiar with the Amish culture, I especially paid close attention to the dialect, words and tone that my Amish friends used when speaking English. I believe Rose and Noah’s story have a realistic and sincere feel because of my focus on this part of the Amish speech patterns.

Have you shared your books with anyone within the community?

All of my Amish neighbors know about the Temptation series and many of the teen girls, young women and even a grumpy old man have read the books. One girl who had already left the Amish to be with her non-Amish boyfriend told me she cried through Temptation, because she related so strongly to what Noah was going through. For the most part, the reactions from the neighbors has been very positive, although it’s taboo for them to discuss their children having romances with outsiders and the possibility of anyone leaving the community, so there are those who have shied away from the series.

What is it about the Amish that makes them such a good group for stories?

It really is amazing that hundreds of thousands of people in the United States and Canada, especially in the Midwest, live their lives like those living more than a century ago. They turn away from modern conveniences and technology, oftentimes having many hardships, to live a quieter and highly religious existence. You would think that the population would be dwindling away, but instead, it’s growing by leaps and bounds. The Amish have large families, sometimes as many as ten or more children and many of those kids are remaining in the culture, even after they step out and see the world for a bit. The young people have discovered that the lifestyle that we all take for granted and can’t live without is not all it’s cracked up to be in their eyes. I think the fact that they are so different from us and choose to remain that way, makes them an especially intriguing group.

What do you think the draw to Amish literature is for readers?

The Amish are stuck in a strange time-warp, where they see the modern world all around them, yet they reject it. Why do the women put up with the anti-feminist structure of their culture? Why don’t they refuse to do laundry by hand or secretly sneak birth control so that they don’t have to give birth in the double digits? The questions can go on and on and usually infuriate the curious, but at the same time that we’re exasperated by the life choices of the Amish, we’re also fascinated at the stubborn strength of these people. We respect them and want to understand why they live the way they do and what really makes them tick.

What is the draw for writers?

For me, the more I became immersed in the Amish community around me, the thirstier I became for knowledge about them. Some things about their culture infuriate me, while other times I’m humbled by their ways. They are so different from us and so secretive, which makes them a delightful group to write about.

Have you written other Amish books, or have plans for any more? What about any other kind of project?

Yes, I’m excited to say that I’ve written an adult Amish mystery that will be available on Kindle this year! It’s a story about the interweaving lives of three unlikely people in an Indiana Amish Community and the devastating results when a rebellious teenage girl is found shot to death in a corn field during the harvest. Serenity Adams is the newly elected young sheriff in the country town of Blood Rock and besides dealing with the threatening behavior of her predecessor, she now has a dead Amish girl on her plate. At first glance, the case seems obvious. The poor girl was probably accidentally shot during hunting season, but when the elders of the Amish community and even the girl’s parents react with uncaring subdued behavior, Serenity becomes suspicious. As she delves deeper into the secretive community that she grew up beside, she discovers a gruesome crime from the past that may very well be related to the Amish girl’s shooting. Serenity enlists the help of the handsome bad-boy building contractor, Daniel Bachman, who left the Amish when he was nineteen and has his own reasons from his dark past to help the spunky sheriff solve the crime that the family and friends who shunned him are trying desperately to cover up. Serenity’s persistence leads her to a stunning discovery that not only threatens to destroy her blossoming romance with Daniel, but may even take her life in the end.

Who are some of your favorite writers about the Amish?

I’ve enjoyed spending time at book fairs with both Virginia Smith and Shelly Shepherd Gray. They’re lovely women and put out great books.

What do you think of shows like 'The Amish Mafia' and other exploitation of the Amish way of life?

I haven’t watched any of them myself, but I understand why people tune in. The allure of the mysterious Amish way of life is very appealing in a visual format. Unfortunately, these types of reality shows are probably not very honest portrayals of the Amish people and their youth.

What is something readers may be surprised to learn about you?

The only writing experience I had before the Temptation series, were the 4H horse club and farm activity articles that I’d submit to the local newspaper. I never took a writing class in my life and learned the process through trial and error and the wonderful suggestions given to me by professionals along the way.

Is there anything else you would like to add?

Although, the Temptation series has had many accolades and a growing fan base, there are those people who find the anti-feminist Amish way of life very distasteful. From my own experiences, the lifestyle is definitely not my cup of tea, but I can understand whole heartedly how some women would find a life of raising a family in the country with a strong man alongside her who steps up to take on the responsibilities of his family a tempting thing. In the end, it’s about the freedom of choice. I hope that if a reader takes only one thing away from the Temptation series, it’s that they realize how important it is for every woman to make her own decisions about what makes her life happy. It’s just as honorable and worthwhile to be a mother of ten and homemaker as it is to be a highly educated powerhouse career woman.

I love to hear from my readers! Please contact me on Facebook with your thoughts on the series or any questions about the Amish you may have. Thanks!
Karen Ann Hopkins

Thank you so much for your time!

All I want is my happily-ever-after.

That's all I've wanted since meeting Noah Miller.

From the day we met, the world has tried to keep Noah and me from being together, but now that I'm carrying his child, no one will be able to tear us apart. Or so I hope. But Noah and I have made some mistakes along the way, and the consequences are impacting the people we love. Worse, there's a storm on the horizon, and it's sure to cause serious devastation.

If we can get through this, we'll finally be Rose and Noah; a family, forever.

But first we have to survive the road ahead. And happily-ever-after is a long way off.

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A native of New York State, Karen Ann Hopkins now lives with her family on a farm in northern Kentucky, where her neighbors in all directions are members of a strict Amish community. Her unique perspective became the inspiration for the story of star-crossed lovers Rose and Noah. When she’s not homeschooling her kids, giving riding lessons or tending to a menagerie of horses, goats, peacocks, chickens, ducks, rabbits, dogs and cats, she is dreaming up her next romantic novel.

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A Day in the Life of S.P. Cervantes, author of 'Always and Forever'

Andi's Young Adult Books is pleased to have author S.P. Cervantes joining us today. She is a fellow teacher and author and shares how she manages to balance the hectic life of each profession.

A Day in the Life of S.P. Cervantes

Being a mother of three, a wife, a teacher, and a writer is all about balance. During the summer I am markedly better at all of the above. I have time to be with my kids, clean, cook, and develop new lessons for the school year.

My life during the school year is hectic. Every morning I wake up at 5am. I check emails and read up on blogs for good books to read. I like to see how authors are promoting their books since I am new to the publishing world, and early in the morning is the best time for me to check some sites out.

After getting my kids ready for school, I spend my day teaching and prepping lessons. When I get home the crazy begins. Between shuffling my son to his after school activities and entertaining fur year old twins, I take a break from it all and go on a jog. I get some of my best ideas for my stories while running and listening to music. I find myself laughing, crying, and sometimes stopping to type an idea on my phone while running. I am not sure why I get my ideas while running or right before bed, but there it is.

Weekends are where I get most of my writing done. My husband always allows me an entire day to hide away, ignore my kids, andwrite. It is in those moments that I feel free to express myself without worrying about the clock or interruptions.

Every night, after I tuck the kids into bed, I either spend an hour or two writing or reading. It is a constant battle because there are way too many amazing books out there to read, but I have just as many floating around in my mind begging to be told.

In between the craziness, I find time to research marketing, ideas for my book, and even time for my husband. It’s a crazy life, but I wouldn’t change a thing about it. Well, maybe to be a NY Times best seller!

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New Adult Paranormal Romance
Date Published: 11/13/2013

Twin sisters Ava and Hannah were ripped from their peaceful seeming lives into a whirlwind of attacks and war only to learn the real truth about their existence. 

Nothing was as it seemed anymore and may never be again. They had already lost their father in childhood now they have to cope with their mother’s kidnapping as they watch those sworn to protect them risk their lives.

Read an excerpt:

Dalton

I stood motionless watching her as she lay peacefully, giggling quietly to herself as she dreamed. I noticed for the first time the delicate dimples she had when she smiled. The sun was beginning to set and the air had more of a chill than when we got here. The time had melted away.

My thoughts were quickly interrupted by a loud growling sound. It went from sounding human to a deep, foul terrifying rumble of excitement. I knew instantly that was our enemy. I wondered what form they had taken to capture Ava. The Sabatinos rarely did anything in their human form. They thrived on the fear they instilled in their victims by changing forms.

Ava sat up quickly, ripping her earphones off and threw them an inch from where I was hiding. Her eyes were full of fear. 

Suddenly an enormous creature emerged from the clearing charging straight to Ava. My heart raced as I quickly ran from the opposite side of the clearing as fast as I could to get there before the creature had. Although I could run much faster than a mortal, so could this creature if it were truly a member of the Sabatino coven. This was going to make for a much more difficult fight.

The creature was closing in on Ava quickly with evil red eyes fixated on its prey. I wasn’t sure if I could make it in time. Overwhelming fear shot through my entire body. I wasn’t just failing Connor, I was failing our coven.

Ava stood frozen. I started to yell for her to run when she suddenly lifted her shaking arms and yelled at the creature. Right then the creature was frozen in midair and Ava fell to the ground unconscious.

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S.P Cervantes lives in Orange County, California with her husband and three children, where she is a teacher. She enjoys spending time with her family, writing, reading, and running, but is always thinking of an idea for her next novel.

S.P. Cervantes is currently working on a new contemporary romance, while finishing the final novel of the Secrets of Shadow Hill series.

S.P. Cervantes has a B.S. in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Cross Cultural Education.

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Roy Huff's bestselling Everville series: Promo prices and freebies 1/23-2/1

'The Rise of Mallory,' third installment in Roy Huff's bestselling epic fantasy series, Everville, is now available! For a limited time, you can get this book for a promotional price of $0.99! The first two books will also be available for free downloads during this promotional period.

Blurb for Book 3:

As the epic journey continues, a victorious Owen Sage stands undefeated against his enemies. His last battle in Everville gave rise to a new insidious evil, Mallory; whose determination to defeat him opens an unexplored Pandora’s box. Owen's search for truth will unveil the mystery and surprising insights surrounding himself and his friends at Easton Falls University. New creatures will be uncovered and the true value of friendship will be tested, as Owen embarks on yet another battle in Everville.

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Promo price of $0.99 for a limited time!

Blurb for Book 1:

Critics are raving about Roy Huff's Everville series. "5 Stars!" "Creative and Original" “Potentially one of the greatest YA sagas of recent decades."

Owen Sage is the emblematic college freshman at Easton Falls University. With all the worries about his first year in college, he was not prepared for what would happen next. His way of life was flipped upside down when he mysteriously crossed into another dimension, into the beautiful land of Everville. His excitement was abruptly halted when he discovered that there was a darkness forged against both the natural world, which he knew well, and the new land which he discovered, Everville. He must devise a plan to save both worlds while joining forces with the race of Fron and The Keepers, whom both harbor hidden secrets he must learn in order to gain power over the evil that dwells in The Other In Between.

With a race against time to save both worlds, his short time at Easton Falls did not quite prepare him for the evil, dark forces he must fight in order to conquer The Other In Between.

Rave reviews:

"Everville by Roy Huff is a powerhouse read!" 

"Mr. Huff's true talent lies in his creativity...He has created not so much a magic system as a new way a viewing the operations of the universe." 

"An Unexpected Hero" "A fantasy carousel!" 

"A world of imagination with original work. Loved every minute of it from beginning to end. A must have for any fantasy reader from young to old." 

"Exciting Read!" "Spectacular!!" "Magical Adventure About Another World" "Absolutely Spellbound!!" 

"Roy Huff has created and crafted a spellbinding tale, with well written characters that engage your mind; and have you turning the pages and keep you enthralled to the end of this story and leave you wanting more." 

"Brilliant story telling, a must read" 

"Huff is extremely creative while giving the theme of good and evil a fresh new look." 

"A NEW TASTE OF FANTASY" 

"I can't really find one word for it! To my mind, I find it as an amazing combination of the bravery from Lord of The Rings, the friendship from Harry Potter, the struggle from The Hunger Games (I haven't read the books yet but I am familiar with it) and it also gave me the nice feeling like the one you get after reading Artemis Fowl! It is a really wonderful combination of all the elements that there should be in a book of this kind. Do not imagine it as a copy of the books I have mentioned before because it is not! Huff brings us a new world, Everville, a fascinating place that we can picture while he reveals it's hidden magic."

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Blurb for Book 2:

College freshman Owen Sage has just started to understand the darkness trying to overtake Everville and the earthly realm. With the help of The Keeper and the Fron army, Owen has managed to buy some time, but new problems have already emerged, new secrets need to be revealed, and the race against time to stop Them from conquering both dimensions has only just begun. The Keeper, Owen Sage, and his friends at Easton Falls University must now battle threats from within. To do it, they must reunite with familiar creatures and join forces with new ones as they navigate their journey to the truth that awaits them in Everville.

Rave reviews!

Critics are calling the second book in the Everville series "BRILLIANT!" "A MUST READ!" 

"A solid well crafted tale" full of "ACTION & EXCITEMENT!" 

"Classic battle of good vs. evil and unexpected twists." 

"5 Stars!" "EXCEPTIONAL!" "A creatively, smart written fantasy novel." 

"Everville:The City of Worms is an exciting adventure" 

"Wow! Great Fantasy Series!" 

The uniqueness and originality of this Everville fantasy series is the real key here in how a solid, well crafted tale grabs at your mind and thus is remembered as being exceptional with each installment/volume released. 

"Another Winner worthy of 5 Stars." 

"Intrigue and suspense also make an appearance in this magically crafted world. Huff's vividly visual descriptions draw you in and his intriguing storyline keep you there. He definitely takes the fantasy genre and gives it an exciting twist."

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