Star-Fae Re-release and New Covers Revealed

28 Sep 2023 Leave a comment

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

Some of you may not know that one of my favorite publishers ,Uncommon Universe Press, closed their doors this past summer. It left a lot of books out of print and Sarah Delena White’s Star-Fae series was one such casualty. But she bringing her Star-Fae books back with all new covers. Since this is a recover I’m going to show the old cover first and then the new one after the description.

Halayda:

A mortal alchemist. A faerie king. A bond that transcends death.

Betrayed by a trusted mentor, Sylvie Imanthiya hides on the fringes of society, caring for half-fae orphans and selling her alchemical creations on the black market. She lives for the one night each season when she can see her dearest friend—a man whose destiny is far above hers.

King Taylan Ashkalabek knows better than to give his heart to a mortal. Even their friendship is a risk; love is an impossible dream. Then a brutal alchemical attack poisons his realm, unearthing a dark power within him—and leaving Sylvie with the ancient mark of Faerie’s savior.

Manifesting unpredictable abilities and aided by allies with their own secrets, Sylvie and Taylan journey into the wilds of Faerie to heal the damage and confront Casimir, an invincible star-fae determined to rewrite destiny itself. But only their enemy knows Sylvie’s true capabilities—and Taylan’s weaknesses—and how to use them in his vicious schemes.

Her fate is life. His fate is death. With Faerie in the balance, Sylvie and Taylan must stand together before reality as they know it is destroyed.

Rothana:

A new queen falls. A death lord rises. An ancient foe looms in the shadows.

Sylvie Imanthiya is desperate to lead Faerie well and deepen the bond with her husband, former king Taylan Ashkalabek. But all hope of that vanishes when the winter solstice ceremony ends in disaster, stranding her and Taylan in the Deathrealm, and stripping the kingdom from her.

With Faerie in chaos, Zad and Diza are separated once again: Zad to reconcile with an old mentor and stabilize the kingdom, and Diza to confront the nefarious Casimir in the mortal realm. But Casimir claims that a greater evil seeks to destroy both realms, an evil that Diza’s unique power can hold at bay—if she could only remember how.

In the Deathrealm, Taylan is succumbing to the lure of specters from his past, and pushing away Sylvie’s love. Overwhelmed by decay and darkness, Sylvie must summon unexpected magic from the soul of Kyure to fight for her convictions and her husband’s heart.

Shadows divide them. Their friends are in peril. If Sylvie fails, her marriage and her world will fall.

You can get both ebooks for ninety-nine cents each until Sept 30th

You can purchase both the Stae-Fae books on Amazon* here: https://amzn.to/48tm8KD

Wide distribution link: Halayda – https://books2read.com/u/3RY78v

Wide Distribution Link: Rothana – https://books2read.com/u/bzBkdD

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Sarah Delena White writes eclectic speculative fiction that reworks mythology with a fine balance of poetry and snark. She’s an experienced world traveler who loves to weave world folklore and ancient concepts into vibrant, original story worlds. When she’s not writing, she can be found exploring enchanted forests and seeking to create the perfect latte. She can be bribed with dark chocolate.

Social media links:

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Website: www.sarahdelenawhite.com

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 

https://amzn.to/47GnjpA*

https://www.facebook.com/hlburkewriter

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

https://twitter.com/hlburkewriter

https://www.tiktok.com/@hlburkeanddragon?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

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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

Website: www.LizDelton.com
TikTok: @lizdeltonwrites
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lizdelton/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lizdelton
Instagram: @lizdeltonwrites
Amazon: https://amzn.to/45Glebm*

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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 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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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

Thorns at Sunrise Cover Reveal

25 Jan 2023 Leave a comment

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*This site takes part in the Amazon Associates Program. That means if you click an Amazon link in this post and buy the product promoted the blogger will make literal pennies at no extra cost to you.

Hello again. I’m back with more from Janeen Ippolito. In her never-ending quest to do all the things, she is now getting ready to release a fairytale retelling of sleeping beauty. And boy does this release have a lot to it. We’re talking pre-order swag and Special edition hardcovers. Keep reading for all the details.

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.

The book is available for preorder in eBook and paperback format.

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

Also, Janeen Ippolito is running a preorder swag campaign for this book! There is special swag for paperback preorders and hardback preorders.

For paperback and hardback preorder swag, ordering through the UUP website through the link provided above is enough.

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

In addition, preorders for 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. Cover’s pending.

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/

To mark the cover reveal, the ebook of Met by Midnight (book 1 of the series) is on sale for $0.99 for Amazon Kindle until January 31. Amazon Kindle*: https://amzn.to/3HrV8zA

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.

Social Media Links:

Twitter: @JaneenIppolito (https://twitter.com/JaneenIppolito)

Facebook: @janeenippolitounique (https://www.facebook.com/janeenippolitounique)

Pinterest: @janeen_ippolito (https://www.pinterest.com/janeen_ippolito)

Website: https://www.janeenippolito.com/

Instagram: @Janeen_Ippolito (https://www.instagram.com/janeen_ippolito/)

Cover Reveal: Into the Depth

14 Dec 2022 Leave a comment

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

Author Janeen Ippolito is on this blog quite a lot for her snarky urban fantasy offerings. But once in a while she appears for her insightful poetry,

You can check out her previous poetry visits: A Storm Grows here and Embers, Dreams, and Dustfire here.

In fact, as a Christmas Gift to everyone Janeen is making all three of her previous poetry collections FREE Today (12/14) and tomorrow (12/15) Find them all here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Q99GDGP

Into the Depth

Release Date: January 11, 2023

Blurb:

the water is deep
and though I can see
crystal-clear
in the depths
the water is deep
and I’m not able
to swim

A poetry anthology of mental health, mental illness, trying to cope, and persevering despite the difficulties.

You are not alone, and there is always hope.

Amazon Ebook Preorder Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BPQ39V78

Paperback Preorder Link: https://jihelp.thrivecart.com/in-the-depths-paperback/

Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/65145387-in-the-depths

Janeen’s social media links:

Website: https://janeenippolito.com/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janeenippolitounique/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janeen_ippolito

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