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for Friday Blitz – Presented by Month9Books with Giveaway
Welcome
to the 4 for Friday
Blitz for Crown of Ice by Vicki L. Weavil, Fire in the Woods by
Jennifer M. Eaton, Avian by Nicole Conway, and Branded by Abi Ketner and Missy
Kalicicki, presented by Month9Books!
Be sure
to enter the giveaway found at the end of the post.
Title: Crown of Ice
Publication Date:September 9, 2014
Publisher: Month9Books, LLC
Author: Vicki L. Weavil
Thyra Winther’s seventeen, the Snow Queen, and immortal, but if she
can’t reassemble a shattered enchanted mirror by her eighteenth birthday she’s
doomed to spend eternity as a wraith.
Armed with magic granted by a ruthless
wizard, Thyra schemes to survive with her mind and body intact. Unencumbered by
kindness, she kidnaps local boy Kai Thorsen, whose mathematical skills rival
her own. Two logical minds, Thyra calculates, are better than one. With time
rapidly melting away she needs all the help she can steal.
A cruel lie ensnares Kai in her plan, but
three missing mirror shards and Kai’s childhood friend, Gerda, present more
formidable obstacles. Thyra’s willing to do anything – venture into uncharted
lands, outwit sorcerers, or battle enchanted beasts — to reconstruct the
mirror, yet her most dangerous adversary lies within her breast. Touched by the
warmth of a wolf pup’s devotion and the fire of a young man’s desire, the thawing
of Thyra’s frozen heart could be her ultimate undoing.
CROWN OF ICE is a YA Fantasy that reinvents
Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Snow Queen” from the perspective of a young
woman who discovers that the greatest threat to her survival may be her own humanity.
Vicki Lemp Weavil was raised in a farming
community in Virginia, where her life was shaped by a wonderful family, the culture of the Blue Ridge Mountains,
and an obsession with reading. Since obtaining her undergraduate degree in
Theatre from the University of Virginia, she’s gone on to acquire two masters
degrees, living in places as diverse as New York City and rural North Carolina.
She’s currently the library director for a performing an visual arts
university. Vicki loves good writing in any genre, and has been known to
read seven books in as many days. She enjoys travel, gardening, and the arts.
Vicki lives in North Carolina with her husband, son, and some very spoiled
cats.
Title: Fire in the Woods
Publication Date: September 2014
Publisher: Month9Books, LLC
Author: Jennifer M. Eaton
When a plane crashes in the woods near
Jess’s home, the boy of her dreams falls out of the sky—literally. But David’s
not here to find a girlfriend. He’s from another planet, and if Jess can’t help
him get back to his ship, he’ll be stuck on Earth with nothing to look forward
to but the pointy end of a dissection scalpel.
But her father runs their house like an army
barracks, and with an alien on the loose, Major Dad isn’t too keen on the idea
of Jess going anywhere. Ever. So how the heck is
she supposed to help the sweetest, strangest, and cutest guy she’s ever met?
Hiding him in her room probably isn’t the
best idea. Especially since her Dad is in charge of the squadron searching for
David. That doesn’t mean she won’t do it. It just means she can’t get caught.
Helping David get home while protecting her
heart—that’s gonna be the hard part. After all, she can’t really fall for a guy
who’s not exactly from here.
As they race through the woods with Major
Dad and most of the U.S. military one breath behind them, Jess and David grow
closer than either of them anticipated. But all is not what it seems. David has
a genocide-sized secret, and one betrayal later, they are both in handcuffs as
alien warships are positioning themselves around the globe. Time is ticking
down to Armageddon, and Jess must think fast if she’s to save the boy she cares
about without sacrificing Earth—and everyone on it.
Corporate Team Leader by day, and Ranting
Writer by night. Jennifer M. Eaton calls the East Coast of the USA home, where
she lives with her husband, three energetic boys, and a pepped up poodle.
Jennifer hosts an informational blog “A
Reference of Writing Rants for Writers (or Learn from My Mistakes)” aimed at
helping all writers be the best they can be.
Beyond writing and motivating others, she
also enjoys teaching her dog to jump through hoops—literally.Jennifer’s perfect day includes long hikes
in the woods, bicycling, swimming, snorkeling, and snuggling up by the fire
with a great book; but her greatest joy is using her over-active imagination
constructively… creating new worlds for everyone to enjoy.
Title: Avian (The Dragonrider Chronicles #2)
Publication Date: August 26, 2014
Publisher: Month9Books, LLC
Author: Nicole Conway
What kind of power is lurking inside him?
After a year of training to become a
dragonrider, Jaevid Broadfeather has been sent home to rest during a three-month
interlude. But when he returns to find the king drake has chosen Beckah Derrick
as his new rider, Jaevid realizes something big is about to happen. Every fiber
of his being is pushed to the breaking point as Jaevid battles through his
avian year, preparing for the final graduation test of the battle scenario. But
there is more standing in his way than a few pushups and fancy sword moves.
Jaevid must face a new fear as he is
tormented by a gruesome nightmare of a mysterious gray elf warrior murdering the
royal family of Maldobar. It seems obvious to him that this is some kind of
message about how the war started long ago—until Felix assures him the king is
very much alive. With his strange powers growing stronger by the day, and that
violent dream replaying in his mind every night, Jaevid no longer wonders if he
will pass his avian year or not . . . he wonders if he will even survive it.
The truth will soon be set loose.
Nicole is the author of the children’s
fantasy series, THE DRAGONRIDER CHRONICLES, about a young boy’s journey into
manhood as he trains to become a dragonrider. She has completed the first two
books in the series, and is now working on the third and final book.
Originally from a small town in North
Alabama, Nicole moves frequently due to her husband’s career as a pilot for the
United States Air Force. She received a B.A. in English with a concentration in
Classics from Auburn University, and will soon attend graduate school.
She has previously worked as a freelance
and graphic artist for promotional companies, but has now embraced writing as a
full-time occupation.
Nicole enjoys hiking, camping, shopping,
cooking, and spending time with her family and friends. She also loves watching
children’s movies and collecting books. She lives at home with her husband, two
cats, and dog.
Title: Branded (Sinners #1)
Publisher: Month9Books, LLC
Author: Abi Ketner and Missy Kalicicki
Fifty years ago The Commander came into
power and murdered all who opposed him. In his warped mind, the seven deadly
sins were the downfall of society.
To punish the guilty, he created the Hole, a
place where sinners are branded according to their sins. Sinners are forced to
live a less than human existence in deplorable conditions, under the watchful eye of guards who are
ready to kill anyone who steps out of line.
Now, LUST wraps around my neck like thick,
blue fingers, threatening to choke the life out of me. I’ve been accused of a
crime I didn’t commit, and the Hole is my new home.
Constant darkness.
Brutal and savage violence.
Excruciating pain.
Every day is a fight for survival.
But I won’t let them win. I will not die in
the Hole.
I am more than my brand. I’m a fighter. My
name is Lexi Hamilton, and this is my story.
Abi and Missy met in the summer of 1999 at
college orientation and have been best friends ever since. After college, they
added jobs, husbands and kids to their lives, but they still found time for
their friendship. Instead of hanging out on weekends, they went to dinner once
a month and reviewed books. What started out as an enjoyable hobby has now
become an incredible adventure.
· Two (2) winners will receive a paperback copy of Predator by Janice Gable Bashman, Crown of Ice by Vicki L. Weavil, Into the Fire by Ashleyn Drake, Scion of the Sun by Nicola Marsh, and To Bear and Iron Key by Jackie Morse Kessler with some Month9Books Swag (US ONLY)
· Three (3) winners will receive digital copies of Crown of Ice by Vicki L. Weavil, Fire in the Woods by Jennifer M. Eaton, Avian by Nicole Conway, and Branded by Abi Ketner and Missy Kalicicki (INT)
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