Second Chance Superhero Cover Reveal

26 Aug 2023 Leave a comment

by C.O. Bonham in Cover Reveal, Dive In Review Tags: , , , , , , , ,

If you have read this blog for any amount of time, you know I am in love with the Superhero books by H.L. Burke. Her newest book releases next month and I am so excited! I was a beta reader for this book and it was amazing, So for this cover reveal I’m also giving you my honest opinion.

SECOND CHANCE SUPERHERO BLURB

Once a slacker, now a superhero, but will his ex buy the change?

Eleven years ago, Brayden Water’s high school sweetheart slammed the door in his face. Floundering, he found purpose first in the military, then by volunteering for genetic enhancements and joining the Department of Super-Abled as a full-time hero. Just when everything’s looking up, a family emergency summons him back to the hometown he gleefully put in his rearview. And guess who else is back in town? 

Rachel Blum has had it with men in general. A single mom who managed to scratch her way through medical school, she’s accepted that she can’t depend on anyone … especially not her sometimes criminal baby daddy, and definitely not her high school ex who has popped up out of nowhere after a decade of radio silence. Dang, though, Brayden’s even hotter than she remembered, and there’s … something different about him now, though she can’t quite put her finger on what. Could he really have finally gotten his act together? Can she take the risk?

Brayden’s bitterness over Rachel’s rejection slowly turns to admiration and begrudging affection. But even if he drops the fact that he can now fly and shoot lasers out of his eyes, will she ever see him as anything but a small-town loser? When her son’s father starts causing trouble, though, Brayden realizes, she might just need a hero in her life after all.

A review from me:

Second Chance Superhero chronologically follows Accidentally a Supervillain, But officially this is book three in the Superhero Romance Project, and so technically follows Superhero Ever After.

This book is a swoony in all the right ways. Wholesome ways, hilarious ways, and heroic ways. I always love the Characters in this series, but these are especially sweet. Because they dated in highschool Brayden and Rachel have so much on page chemistry.

But of all the cozy superheroes — can superheroes be cozy? If they can this is probably the Coziest. The big fight, scenes are only in the beginning and the end. And only the villains in the beginning are a real threat. It really feels like a look at what real life would be like for a real superhero. I love superpowers but seriously, this book would be an easy special effects budget. (What are you waiting for Hallmark?)

Reading this book is like wrapping yourself in a warm blanket, lighting a scented candle, putting in a Marvel movie and pulling up your shopping cart of wine. (I promise that last part will make sense when you read it.)

This book was even better because of the amount of inside jokes that you get when you know the Author personally. I would tell them all to you — but you really had to be there.

As always, I read an early version of this book for the LOLs. Then I decided, all on my own, to inflict my opinion of it on you.

REVIEWS FROM EARLY READERS:

“Can superheroes be cozy? Second Chance Superhero is the novel equivalent of a Marvel movie, a shopping cart of wine, and a scented candle.” 

— C.O. Bonham, author of Runaway Lyrics (That’s Me!)

“Great story! It’s like a Hallmark movie with a sci-fi budget.”

— Max B. Sternberg, author of The Rhise of Light

“H.L. Burke’s superhero books just keep getting better and better! (And they were amazing to begin with.) I have devoured every book in the series and eagerly await each new release. In Second Chance Superhero, I was sucked in to Brayden’s and Rachel’s plight, rooting for them to overcome their pasts, and couldn’t stop reading. No matter which book you pick up in this series, I highly recommend!”

— Michele Israel Harper, award-winning editor and author of Kill the Beast

Second Chance Superhero is a new Superhero Romance from author H.L. Burke and part of the longer, multi-series SVR/DOSAverse expanded universe of superhero fiction. 

The book launches on September 9th, but you can pre-order it on Amazon. 

It’s a tale of love after heartbreak, coming home, and second chances featuring a cocky but damaged superhero and the high school sweetheart who broke his heart but is now a single mom (and doctor)  haunted by her own past… also, French fries, a cart-load of wine, and surprisingly high number of dinosaurs. 

Book Links:

https://amzn.to/3QWw09w*
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/196959641-second-chance-superhero 

Author Bio:

H. L. Burke has written more books than she can count—because she’s written a lot of books, not just because she can’t count very high. 

Easily distracted by shinies, she has published in many subgenres including fantasy romance, Steampunk, and superhero, and always creates story worlds with snark, feels, and wonder. 

Married to her high school crush, she spends her time writing, spoiling her cat, and supervising her two supervillains in training (aka her precocious daughters). 

An Oregon native, she wilts without trees and doesn’t mind the rain. She is a fan of delicious flavor, a follower of the Light, and a believer in happily ever after.

Author Links

www.hlburkeauthor.com 

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https://www.instagram.com/burkesdragons/

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Season’s of Soldark Cover Reveal

24 Aug 2023 Leave a comment

by C.O. Bonham in Cover Reveal, Dive In Review Tags: , , , , , ,

I know what you’re thinking. I promised to do more content that wasn’t a cover reveal. But this one and the next one are special. I was an early reader, so you get reviews too!

Actually, to say I was an early reader for season’s of Soldark is wrong. The book is technically already out. You can go to Amazon right now and get all four novellas in the series: https://amzn.to/3E5wiTA*

Season’s of Soldark is just the collected omnibus version for those who like their books all in one place.

Seasons of Soldark
Novella Collection
by Liz Delton
Publisher: Tourmaline & Quartz Publishing LLC

Book Blurb:

Ignite your destiny.

Welcome to the city of Soldark, where four women forge their own paths through the seasons in this novella collection.

Mae. A seamstress down on her luck, but chasing her destiny.
Verity. The clockmaker’s daughter, who gets in over her head after a theft.
Caz. The plucky journalist looking for her big break.
Aurelia. The ambitious inventor who’ll do anything for her family’s prosperity.

Join Mae, Verity, Caz, and Aurelia as you explore the four Seasons of Soldark novellas in one collection.

  • Spectacle of the Spring Queen
  • The Mechanical Masquerade
  • All Hallows Airship
  • The Clockwork Ice Dragon

No world-ending plots. Just character-driven, low stakes, low fantasy, with a dash of steampunk.

Even more info on the books:

Here’s are the blurbs for the 4 novellas inside this collection, along with my reviews:

Spectacle of the Spring Queen: Mae Wright has always dreamed of opening her own seamstress shop, and when she inherits a premises in the illustrious city of Soldark, she thinks her dreams have come true. But misfortune strikes the moment she steps foot in the city, when she loses her money and her things after saving her dog from falling into the port. With the help of a local theater and its mysterious director, she’ll need to get back on her feet–but will her dreams of becoming a seamstress be the same after finding a new life in the theater?

My Review:

This novella follows Mae as she sets out for an exciting new life in the big city, only to be met with bad luck at every turn.

I was really impressed with Mae’s positive attitude. Whenever something goes wrong she resolves to power through and work hard to improve her situation.

When it gets too tough, she finds help from an unlikely source. The theater is looking for a new costumer and she is a seamstress. How fortunate.

I loved the eclectic cast and the general theater atmosphere. The steampunk element shines in the mechanical engineering of the stage production.

This was an enjoyable and uplifting read that made me want to go see a live theater performance.

The Mechanical Masquerade: Verity Pennington has always wanted to attend the Midsummer Masquerade ball held by the elite society in Soldark. And when her best friend tells her she’s moving, and it’s their last chance to get in, Verity must tap into her creative side to pull off a mask that will allow her entrance. When a thief steals valuable clock plans from her father’s shop, and Verity knows he’s going to be at the ball, getting in isn’t just a fanciful idea anymore, but a daring escapade.

My Review:

How to describe this novella? It’s not quite a mystery, but also not exactly a heist, spy mission or even a romance. Without ruining the story all I can really say is that there was a theft and there is a plan to recover what was taken, but there will be twists along the way.

True to its summer theme, this story will make you wish you could go to a fair, and eat shaved Ice and funnel cakes. The Clockwork imagery is fantastical and the descriptions of the ball are gorgeous. The villain is truly nasty, and the heroine is brilliant. The Mechanical Masquerade is one you will want to attend.

All Hallows Airship: After a childhood illness, Caz Coppersdown is finally heading out of Soldark on her own, though she doesn’t consider her great aunt’s estate anything exciting. She’s more interested in tracking down a big news story that’ll get her published in the Soldark Times, but her aunt’s All Hallows soiree doesn’t seem too newsworthy. That is, until a catastrophic blast in town points fingers at innocent people. She’ll need to dig for facts quickly, because the constables are calling…

My Review:

I enjoyed this short Steampunk novella. It had a great Autum vibe with Halloween trappings without being creepy or overly scary.

All Hallows Airship has no supernatural elements. But it does have are a cute airship pilot and a mystery to solve.

This is the perfect story to get in the seasonal mood without worrying about nightmares.

The Clockwork Ice Dragon: Aurelia Sundon finally has a chance to get into the illustrious Inventor’s Guild. The only problem? The deadline for submitting her invention is Christmas Day. She thinks she’ll be able to swing it, until her ex-boyfriend shows her his competing invention, which has gone out of control and is covering the city in snow. As she decides whether to help him, the snow is getting deeper, and the clock is ticking..

My Review:

The Clockwork Ice Dragon is a delightful holiday tale of high hopes and determination. It’s also a light romance, about a guy just trying to impress a girl. He goes about it all wrong and a cautionary tale about how people do not know how to drive in snow.

I loved the fun steampunk aesthetic of this story. It would make a fun read for any time of the year but setting it at Christmas time added a certain context of wonder that made it special.

If you want a beautiful hardback copy of this book, then you should know that there will be a Kickstarter next month to find one. The hard back is only available during the Kickstarter.

I encourage you to back the Kickstarter when it goes live but If you really have to read these stories now, and who could blame you, then you can pick them up separately here: https://amzn.to/3E5wiTA*

About the Kickstarter:

Special Edition Kickstarter campaign: Sept 5-21, 2023

Link to Kickstarter Save it today to get notified when it goes live:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lizdelton/seasons-of-soldark-special-edition-hardcover?ref=8nrlsc

The purpose of this Kickstarter campaign (Sept 5-21) is to create a special edition hardcover–this color-interior hardcover will ONLY be available if you back the campaign. There will also be other rewards, such as the ebook collection, and paperback, both with artwork that will not be available after the campaign. Other rewards include special stickers, bookmarks, and some spectacular stretch goals if we exceed our funding goal.

Still not familiar with Kickstarter? Here’s a description of the platform, quoted from the site itself:

“Kickstarter is a funding platform for creative projects. Everything from films, games, and music to art, design, and technology. Kickstarter is full of ambitious, innovative, and imaginative ideas that are brought to life through the direct support of others.

Everything on Kickstarter must be a project with a clear goal, like making an album, a book, or a work of art. A project will eventually be completed, and something will be produced by it.

Kickstarter is not a store, backers pledge to projects to help them come to life and support a creative process. To thank their backers for their support, project creators offer unique rewards that speak to the spirit of what they’re hoping to create.”

About the Author

Liz Delton writes and lives in New England, with her husband and sons. She studied Theater Management at the University of the Arts in Philly, always having enjoyed the backstage life of storytelling.

World-building is her favorite part of writing, and she is always dreaming up new fantastic places.

She loves drinking tea and traveling. When she’s not writing or reading, you can find her baking in the kitchen, out in the garden, or narrating books on her podcast, Fictional Bookshop. Visit her website at LizDelton.com

Social Links

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Cover Reveal: Hope of Dragons

27 Jul 2023 Leave a comment

by C.O. Bonham in Cover Reveal Tags: , , , , ,

Yes I know, this is the third cover reveal this month. I promise there are different kinds of content coming — eventually.

But for now we are here to show off the cover for Rachel Grecos’s sequel, The Hope of Dragons.

The sequel and final installment to THE GIFT OF DRAGONS is coming December 2023…

The hope of two species rests on the wings of a dragon

In the aftermath of Adelaide’s failed attempt to save her people, Klinhun is left vulnerable and on the brink of war with the neighboring country of Gyndilad.

Determined to ensure her people’s survival and secure lasting peace, Adelaide embarks on a perilous quest alongside her loyal hawk, Cyr, in search of the legendary dragons.

In this fiery sequel, Adelaide faces not only the formidable Gyndilians, but also her own nagging doubts that threaten to consume her.

To save the ones she cherishes, she must conquer her inner turmoil and confront the challenges that lie ahead once and for all.

If you enjoy fierce female MCs, quirky dragons, and enemies-to-lovers romance, this series is for you! 

There is no preorder link for The Hope of Dragons.

But the first book, The Gift of Dragons is currently available now.

You can find it on Amazon*: https://amzn.to/43JSM74

or

Order a signed copy from the author herself.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1163456803/the-gift-of-dragons-ya-fantasy-book

Rachel A. Greco is a fantasy/sci-fi author who dreams of being a dragon. Her short story, Fairy Light, won an honorable mention in the Writer’s Digest Annual Writing Competition. Her story, Heart of a Volcano, was published by Leading Edge magazine. When not writing, she can be found reading, kayaking, or dancing with elves in the forests of her North Carolina home.

Find her at https://www.rachelagreco.com/

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A Spoonful of Malaysian Magic Cover Reveal

13 Jul 2023 Leave a comment

by C.O. Bonham in Cover Reveal Tags: , , , ,

Hi, I am coming at you from St. Louis, Missouri at the Realm Makers writers’ conference. Today my friend Anna is revealing the cover for the Anthology she edited and helped publish. The title is a Spoonful of Malaysian Magic. If you’re curious why, then it would help to know that all the authors in the anthology, along with Anna herself, are from Malaysia. I think the title and the cover reflect that perfectly. See for yourself:

A Spoonful of Malaysian Magic: An Anthology

A burong descends from Tansang Kenyalang in the midst of a dire catastrophe. A shapeshifter frees Kedah from the dreaded Raja Bersiong only to uncover a darker secret. A woman learns to channel her family’s food magic. A young huntress of supernatural creatures charts her own path of love. 

This anthology of short stories offers fresh takes on Malaysian folklore and fairy tales, adds enchantment to the ordinary, and bursts with new, wonderful flavours. Stir a little spoonful of magic into your tea, whether you’re from these shores or from far away.

Stories by:

Collin Yeoh · Hamizah Adzmi · Ilnaz A. Faizal · Ismim Putera · Joni Chng · Joshua Lim · Julia Alba · Rowan C · Sharmilla Ganesan · Stuart Danker · Syazwani Jefferdin · Zufar Zeid

Release date: 23 November 2023

Published by: Teaspoon Publishing

Print ISBN: 978-967-19634-6-3

Ebook ISBN: 

Add the book to GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/168405034-a-spoonful-of-malaysian-magic 

Amazon pre-order link: https://www.amazon.com/Spoonful-Malaysian-Magic-Anthology-ebook/dp/B0C6PQ878V 

Ebook preorder price: $2.99 [Full price: $4.99]

Teaspoon Publishing store: https://teaspoonpublishing.com.my/shop/spoonful-of-malaysian-magic/ 

Paperback pre-order price: RM50 [Full price: RM60]

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Collin Yeoh has wanted to be a writer all his life, and indeed has been writing professionally for 17 years. At some point, he remembered that advertising copy wasn’t what he wanted to write growing up as a lonely bookworm kid. He now finds writing things that have plots, characters, themes, genres, and that won’t be subject to notes like “please include more product benefits” a lot more fun. He lives in Kuala Lumpur.

Hamizah Adzmi is a storyteller and currently works as the Knowledge Mobilization Programme Officer for Musawah, an international women’s rights NGO. She pursued a MA in Creative Writing under the Chevening scholarship in 2016/2017, where she focused on writing fiction revolving around Malaysian women. Previously, she was in the media industry and taught Creative Writing in universities. Her interests include books, writing, and feminism. https://www.twitter.com/omgthisbook

Ilnaz A. Faizal enjoys writing stories that cross between the genres of horror, fantasy, and romance. She also writes poetry and screenplays. Her favourite authors are Sarah Dessen and R.L Stine. When she’s not writing, she can either be found reading, embroidering cartoon characters, or sleeping. https://twitter.com/Ilnaz_Faizal

Ismim Putera (he/him) is a poet and writer from Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo. His works can be found in online journals as well as anthologised in To Let the Light In Anthology of Life and Death, Instinct: Asian Speculative Poetry 2021, Colours of Tapestry 2: Stories from Asia, Unsaid: An Asian Anthology, and recently in The Big Book of Malaysian Horror. His poem “Durian Blossoms” won third place in the 7th Singapore Poetry Contest (2021) and “Jantina” was longlisted for the Malaysian Poetry Competition (2021). https://twitter.com/ismimputera

Joni Chng is a writer and photographer based in Malaysia, born and raised in Kedah. She draws a lot of inspiration from diverse cultures around the world, particularly from the Far East and Southeast Asia, with speculative elements of her own invention thrown in for good measure. Her work has appeared in several anthologies and magazines, including The Big Book of Malaysian Horror Stories (Fixi Novo, 2022), Night Terrors: Vol. 21 (Scare Street, 2022), Tainted Love: Women in Horror (Twisted Wing productions, 2021), and NANG 3: Fiction (2017).

https://twitter.com/jonichng | https://www.instagram.com/jonichng/ 

Joshua Lim writes stories that reimagine the world around him. His fantasy short story “Generation Game Night” was shortlisted for the Malaysian Short Story Writing Competition 2022, and his other works have appeared in Fixi Novo’s anthologies KL Noir: Magic (2021) and The Big Book of Malaysian Horror Stories (2022). He is currently a medical student who finds time in between classes to write fiction and overthink his future.

A medical officer and quality manager by profession, Julia Alba has been writing fiction since she was a teenager. She loves a great story no matter the genre or the medium, whether it’s a book, a video game, an anime or a movie. Her bad habit is her inability to resist buying too much Harry Potter merchandise. She lives in Perak with her husband and daughter. https://twitter.com/joo_leeyah

Rowan C is 22 years old and currently studying accounting, which inspired the title of this work. They’re also heavily inspired by the D&D games they play, and they’ve always looked up to Neil Gaiman and the late Terry Pratchett. They hope, through their work, these interests of theirs can be shared with all of you.

Sharmilla Ganesan is a radio presenter, writer, and culture critic based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She was with The Star newspaper for over a decade; currently, she is attached to BFM 89.9, where she hosts shows on current affairs, the arts, books, and film. She has also written for The Atlantic, South China Morning Post, NewNaratif, and ArtsEquator.

https://twitter.com/sharmillag | https://www.instagram.com/sharmillag/ 

Stuart Danker is a Malaysian author who’s spent a decade writing across multiple genres and mediums, and that’s after plying his trade in various industries such as hairdressing and accounting. His first novel, Tinhead City, KL, debuted in 2021. Find him at www.stuartdanker.com.

https://twitter.com/stuartdanker | https://www.instagram.com/storystuey/ 

Syazwani Jefferdin is currently a 24-year-old PhD in English student at Nottingham University Malaysia. She has been writing since she was 9 and has been writing fantasy fiction since high school. Currently, she’s working on her PhD creative work titled God’s Eyes, a novel that will explore the Fantasy genre with Malaysian elements embedded alongside classic western Fantasy elements.

Zufar Zeid lives in the morgue and tries to give a voice to the dead. In his free time, he pretends to write but is actually just daydreaming his life away.

https://twitter.com/Lv80Necromancer | https://www.instagram.com/zufzeid/ 

ABOUT THE EDITOR

Anna Tan writes fantasy stories and fairy tales, and helps people publish books at Teaspoon Publishing. She also wrangles writers and deadlines for the Malaysian Writers Society (MYWriters) and Penang Art District.

Anna has an MA in Creative Writing: The Novel under a Chevening scholarship and is the current President of MYWriters. She can be found tweeting as @natzers and forgetting to update annatsp.com.

https://facebook.com/annatansp | https://twitter.com/natzers | https://instagram.com/annatsp

TEASPOON PUBLISHING

Just like a teaspoon of sugar sweetens your tea, Teaspoon Publishing adds a dash of something special to your words. Whether it’s getting a dose of magic in your fiction, working magic with your words, or helping you find that magical balance of trad/indie/ hybrid publishing, we hope you’ll find what you’re looking for here!

It’s as simple as a TSP:

Traditional: where we source and publish fantasy works as a micro-press

Services: where we provide writing-related freelance services such as editing, proofreading, and copywriting.

Publishing Hub: where we hold your hand(s) and let you decide how we can help you fulfil your publishing dreams.

Talk to us at info@teaspoonpublishing.com.my or check out our website at teaspoonpublishing.com.my.https://facebook.com/teaspoonpublishing | https://twitter.com/teaspoonpub | https://instagram.com/teaspoonpublishing

A Girl’s Guide to … Cover Reveals

07 Jul 2023 Leave a comment

by C.O. Bonham in Cover Reveal Tags: , ,

Today I’m helping my friend RJ celebrate her Birthday by sharing the cover of her newest novella. I am excited for this book to come out it sounds interesting, and like all of RJ’s books I know it will have deep characters and leave an emotional impact on me.

Blurb:
Waking up in the hospital with a foreign brain transplant is every teenage girl’s nightmare come true.

In a near futuristic society, athletic and misanthropic Layne Slenndon had one life goal: make the US Olympic hockey team. But a freak ski accident means she needs a donor amygdala to survive. The new brain part belonged to a demure, introverted, music-loving bookworm. Suppressing its emotions and dominating its will should be easy. Right? Not when broody band lead, Fawkes Lucasson, enters the picture.

And what about all the crazy new ways she’s begun to see her childhood best guy friend, Finn?

Layne has to fight to control a heck of a ton of new emotions, or her high school life might just be over.

Accidentally a Cover Reveal

13 Apr 2023 Leave a comment

by C.O. Bonham in Cover Reveal Tags: , , , , , ,

Accidentally a Supervillain, book 5 in H.L. Burke’s Supervillain Romance Project series from the Award Winning SVR Literary Universe, launches May 27th, 2023.

A fast-paced, tongue-in-cheek romcom featuring a risk-averse heroine pulled from her normal life by the sudden emergence of superpowers and an irrepressible supervillain who draws her out of her safe world of spread sheets and nights in with her cat.

Link to the series page*: https://amzn.to/3zSKFsj

Link to the pre-order*: https://amzn.to/3GF4YNJ


Link to Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/126519913-accidentally-a-supervillain

Accidentally a Supervillain

Book 5 in the Supervillain Romance Project Series

Superpowers are a super pain.

The non-powered middle child of a superhero family, Abigail Park has always taken pride in being “the normal one.” No flying and throwing power blasts for her, thank you. Just a safe, steady office job, evenings in with her cat, and weekly hot yoga when she’s feeling adventurous. Genetics can be cruel.

When Abigail finds herself in the line of fire during a superhero and supervillain standoff, her latent abilities literally explode—blasting the HERO unconscious and catching the eye of sound-manipulating villain Thunderstruck. Threatening to send proof of her “aiding” him to the authorities, he blackmails her into helping him in his next big heist—against her own boss.

Abigail wants out, but as her antagonistic banter with Thunderstruck turns to something weirdly resembling flirting, the smirking villain hints that his intended target isn’t as innocent as Abigail believes him to be. Can Abigail get Thunderstruck to trust her with his secrets or is it all a cover for a more malevolent plan?

If Abigail can’t figure this out, she’s never going to hear the end of it at family dinners … if she even manages to make it out alive at all.

Author Bio Long

H. L. Burke has written more books than she can count—because she’s written a lot of books, not just because she can’t count very high.

Easily distracted by shinies, she has published in many subgenres including fantasy romance, Steampunk, and superhero, and always creates story worlds with snark, feels, and wonder.

Married to her high school crush, she spends her time writing, spoiling her cat, and supervising her two supervillains in training (aka her precocious daughters).

An Oregon native, she wilts without trees and doesn’t mind the rain. She is a fan of delicious flavor, a follower of the Light, and a believer in happily ever after.

Author Links:

● https://twitter.com/hlburkewriter

● https://www.facebook.com/hlburkewriter/

● https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7230868.H_L_Burke

● https://www.tiktok.com/@hlburkeanddragon

● https://www.instagram.com/burkesdragons/

● https://www.hlburkeauthor.com/

Book 1 is Free April 11-18. The rest are all ninety-nine cents each.

Here’s the link to the series again*: https://amzn.to/3zSKFsj

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Thorns at Sunrise Release Day! And a Review!

23 Mar 2023 Leave a comment

by C.O. Bonham in book tours, Cover Reveal Tags: , , , , , ,

Today is the release day for a fantastic fairytale retelling.

A young queen. Her imaginary friend. A kingdom on the verge of death.

She believes she’s crazy.

Queen Usilea has a secret–and he lives in her mind. Ever since she was six years old, her imaginary friend has been her closest companion, and her arranged marriage has been a great dread. When she learns her betrothed and the royal family have suddenly died, she feels obligated to attend the funeral in the foreign land of Absteph–and perhaps learn more behind their mysterious passing.

He only wants the truth.

Petar endures great pain to protect those he does not remember. His only solace is a shadowy woman who he loves–even though she denies that he exists. When a terrible tragedy occurs in his kingdom, that mysterious woman is his only hope of bringing justice to light. For the cage that imprisons him grows harsher every day, and he is losing the fight.

But there are thorns at sunrise.

Brought together on the barest thread of reality, Usilea and Petar must discover what really happened to the royal family. But Petar’s time is running out. Soon not even a Mender like Usilea will be able to save him.

This YA romance features a gender-swapped Sleeping Beauty in an original fantasy world on the brink of doom.

Amazon Kindle*: https://amzn.to/3XzECTH

Thorns at Sunrise autographed paperback: https://uncommonuniverses.com/product/thorns-at-sunrise-autographed-paperback/

Photo by Quang Nguyen Vinh on Pexels.com

My Review of Thorns at Sunrise:

Thorns at Sunrise is the second book in a series of unique fairytale retellings from author Janeen Ippolito.

While the first book Met by Midnight was a loose take on Cinderella, Thorns at Sunrise sets out to tackle Sleeping Beauty. If the Prince had been the sleeping one. Although the girl is now, the hero Thorns at Sunrise maintains a balance between both POVs and avoids the easy “girl power” narrative. Urlisa and Petar have a healthy relationship and the feels are there for those who came for the romance.

Like Met by Midnight, Thorns at Sunrise also includes original poetry, that compliments the prose.
The author is also a poet in her own right and I wondered which came first, the story or the poem?

If you live for fairytale retellings, this is one series you won’t want to miss. Met by Midnight and Thorns at Sunrise share characters, so I recommend reading them in order for maximum enjoyment.

I was blessed with an early review copy from the author, the above review is my fair and honest evaluation of the provided work.

In addition, special edition hardbacks of Met by Midnight and Thorns at Sunrise are also available.

The special edition hardbacks will feature all-new illustrated covers by Kristen Hildebrand/Magpie Designs. 

Thorns at Sunrise autographed hardback: https://uncommonuniverses.com/product/thorns-at-sunrise-autographed-hardback/

Met by Midnight autographed hardback: https://uncommonuniverses.com/product/met-by-midnight-autographed-hardback/

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Author Bio:

Janeen Ippolito writes about misfits who defy expectations, whether in fairy tale, steampunk fantasy, urban fantasy, humorous paranormal romance, or poetry. She also spreads wordtastic joy in her work as a fearless book strategist, nonfiction author, and coach. In her spare time, she swordfights and posts cute animal memes.

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The Gift of Dragons 2: Title Reveal

17 Mar 2023 Leave a comment

by C.O. Bonham in Cover Reveal Tags: , , , ,

So as you can probably guess the real title is NOT The Gift of Dragons 2. That was just me not wanting to give away the title in my title. Would you like to take a guess before I reveal it? The second book will have a four word title.

Give up yet?

Let me tell you a little about the book while you mull it over.

In the sequel, Adelaide, with her newfound dragon-powers and dragon friends must stop the Gyndilians to save all of Klinhun.

But the burden seems too much for Adelaide, and secrets abound in the land of Gyndilad that threaten to destroy everything she cares about.

To save those she loves once and for all, Adelaide must overcome not only the Gyndilians, but also the doubts inside her.

And the title of the sequel to THE GIFT OF DRAGONS is the HOPE OF DRAGONS!

The sequel is not up for pre-order yet so if you are new to this series you have plenty of time to catch up.

When the prince Adelaide seeks to overthrow tries convincing her that the legendary dragons exist and need help, Adelaide must decide where her true allegiance lies before the kingdom shatters.

Ever since the Gyndilians murdered her sister, Adelaide has plotted a rebellion to overthrow the king and prince who failed to protect them during the attack. Following her across the country is a stranger — not just any stranger, but the prince she’s hoping to overthrow — and Adelaide’s plans begin to collapse. But Prince Elias has his own dangerous secrets — secrets connected to the dragons that once lived in the land. If he can’t earn Adelaide’s trust, there may never be any peace for Adelaide, her people, or the dragons.

In The Gift of Dragons by Rachel A. Greco, the fate of two species rests on the tip of a dagger. Can Adelaide overcome her prejudices and thirst for revenge to do what’s best for her people before rage and sorrow consume her?

Find it on Amazon here at my affiliate link*: https://amzn.to/42wEwiX

And if you don’t want to order from the Zon you can buy a signed copy directly from the author at her Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1163456803/the-gift-of-dragons-ya-fantasy-book

Rachel A. Greco dreams of being a dragon but has settled instead for being an author, which is almost as fun. Her short story, Fairy Light, won an honorable mention in the Writer’s Digest Annual Writing Competition. When not writing, she can be found reading, kayaking, or dancing with elves in the forests of her North Carolina home.

Stay tuned for more info! To make sure you get all her updates, and to meet Adelaide’s new dragon friends and see other sneak peeks, make sure you’re signed up for her monthly newsletter at this link: https://mailchi.mp/53a3d61d2c4c/readadeletedscene

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Cover Reveal: Prophetess of Arden

24 Feb 2023 Leave a comment

by C.O. Bonham in Cover Reveal, Uncategorized Tags: , , , ,

Today I’m helping reveal the cover for this new book but I have nothing for you just the cover. No description, no pre-order link, no Goodreads link. Why? Because this reveal was on Bookstagram but I am not on Instagram so I have to post here.

I can tell you that this book is the first book in an epic fantasy series called the King and Prophet Chronicles. I am reasonably sure it takes place in a kingdom called Arden. I can also tell you with certainty that there is also a prophetess in this book. I am even willing to bet that she is the main character.

I can also tell you that I am an early ARC reader for this novel and as soon as I finish it I will share a review here for you, right now I have one more book to read before I can get to it.

Prophetess of Arden is expected to release on or around March 24th.

You can find L. A. Thornhill at her website http://lathornhill.com

And on Instagram @lathornhill

Cover Reveal: The Orb and the Airship

13 Feb 2023 Leave a comment

by C.O. Bonham in Cover Reveal, Steampunk Tags: , , , , , ,

Today I have a special Cover reveal. The Author has provided teasing graphics I will share in between telling you about the book.

About the book:

A rogue airship captain. An ambitious youth. A clash of powers beyond their imagination.

With scholarships to a prestigious military school, Grayden and Wynn are thirsty for adventure. But the night before they leave, they discover the mysterious Dalmir and his arcane orb in the forsaken tower outside of town. The old man, who seems to have a wealth of knowledge of what came before and yet so little of the now, insists on accompanying them as they travel to the academy.

Meanwhile, all pirate Captain Marik wants is to keep to the skies, take his due, and care for his crew. Then a straightforward pillaging mission on a ship of fresh academy students leads to betrayal from one of his own and an unlikely friendship forged by necessity.

Yet this new alliance stirs up ancient foes and a conflict too terrible to ignore. Despite Grayden’s inexperience and Marik’s skepticism, working together with Dalmir is their only option.

The fate of the world depends on it.

A clean steampunk fantasy adventure filled with steadfast friendship, brotherhood, twisty politics, and epic airship battles. 

First in the Turrim Archive series:

The Orb and the Airship

Mantles of Oak and Iron

Hearts of Stone and Steel

The Prisoner and the Pirate

Towers of Might and Memory

I know that sounds amazing doesn’t it? I’m surte you have questions. I will answer them below.

When does it come out?

RELEASE DATE

June 16, 2023

Can’t wait?

Add the book now on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/86044787-the-orb-and-the-airship

How can I preorder my copy?

The author is going to run a Kickstarter campaign to launch this whole five book series in rapid release.

The Kickstarter Launches on Feb 20th But you can save it now and Kickstarter will send you an email when it launches.

Save now:

Kickstarter Pre-Launch Page

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jlschmidt/the-turrim-archive

About the Autor:

Jenelle first fell in love with stories through her father’s voice reading books aloud each night. A relentless opener-of-doors in hopes of someday finding a passage to Narnia, it was only natural that she soon began making up fantastical realms of her own. Jenelle currently resides in the wintry tundra of Wisconsin —which she maintains is almost as good as Narnia — with her knight-in-shining armor and their four hobbits. When she is not writing, she homeschools said hobbits and helps them along on their daily adventures… which she says makes her a wizard.

Author links:

https://jenelleschmidt.com

https://www.facebook.com/JenelleLeanneSchmidt

https://www.instagram.com/JenelleLSchmidt

TROPES

Morally gray characters

Enemies working together for the greater good

Soldiers

Assassins

Quest

Wizard/Mentor

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