You ALL know what time it is....it's BIG NEWS FEATURE FRIDAY!!! And boy do I have some pretty sweet news to share. So let's do this!
Big News:
Author extraordinaire Jackson Pearce has released her latest novel SWEETLY an interesting spin on the tale "Hansel & Gretel" that is being called not just "A Retelling - A Beautiful Reconstruction". SWEETLY is the companion novel to SISTERS RED. So if you haven't already, grab your copies and check out Jackson on twitter (@JacksonPearce) & visit her site http://jackson-pearce.com/.
I am so excited for and happy to introduce to you the delightful Australian YA author Rhiannon Hart as she nears the debut of her YA fantasy novel BLOOD SONG, the first book of her LHARMEL Series. BLOOD SONG is published by Random House Australia to be released September 1st in Australia and New Zealand! YAY Rhiannon! For those overseas, you can pre-order BLOOD SONG (with free-shipping) from Fish Pond World. Visit Rhiannon's blog at http://rhiannon-hart.blogspot.com/. FREAKING LOVE THIS COVER!
And if you haven't already you should definitely check out author Michael R. Hicks's and his exciting thriller sci-fi series SEASON OF THE HARVEST and IN HER NAME especially if you've been searching out an exciting read. I suggesting picking up a FREE copy of IN HER NAME: EMPIRE available on Amazon, Nook and Smashwords. To learn more about Michael and his action packed series, visit his NEW website at http://authormichaelhicks.com/.
And I just couldn't resist giving another warm debut congrats to Gretchen McNeil and the release of her novel POSSESS! A definite 5-star read and getting smashing reader reviews across the board. So if you haven't picked it up a copy than you definitely should, especially if you're into dark, engaging, face paced bits of supernatural action. Way to go Gretchen!
I hope you've all had a pleasant week and have a AWESOME weekend!
Though I hate to say it, *sigh* I will admit I'm beginning to frizz a bit around the edges. And the possibility of some serious R&R in the near future may not be such a bad idea. To say that it’s been a busy month would probably be a slight understatement. Not only has this entire month seemed to have flown by, but the entire SUMMER just sort of appeared and then vanished. Not to mention this never-ending heat wave we've been suffering through.
But honestly, where did the time go? Apparently not into a closet where I could take it out and use it at my own personal leisure.
So this past week has been quite eventful on the writer front. I've made some serious progress in getting my manuscript wrapped up, with only the minimum of hiccups. I started and posted my very first BIG NEWS FEATURE FRIDAYS post, which featured writers Kiersten White, Tawna Fenske, Josephine Angelini, Michael R. Hicks, Natalie Whipple, J.C. Fiske, Chelsea Fine and Raine Thomas. And due to all the positive responses I am definitely planning to make this a very regular theme post available each week to all of you. Again, I really appreciated all the great positive feedback on this.
And also some even more exciting news is that I was recently asked to write a post for the World Away Book Blog (hosted by Carlyle Labuschagne) and am pleased to announce that it is now up and available to read on her site. I’d love to hear from you and get your feedback.
And now I'm off to find a cold dark cave in which to hide away in...until Winter.
So I woke up this morning and I felt as if all the energy and life force of the world had been poured into me during my sleep. Yeah, talk about pumped up! Have you ever had one of those mornings? Or days? Or even weeks? It’s one of the most incredible feelings ever and I HAD to share and express a little of the joy that's bubbling inside me with all of you. So that being said, I wanted to dedicate this post to sharing the fantastic news and blessings of some of my favorite peeps/writer buds! And have decided to try and do a weekly BIG NEWS FEATURE FRIDAYS (#BNFF) post each Friday, dedicated to sharing all of YOUR good news. So just know, I WON'T apologize for the length of these blogs because I am in a groove and am totally loving the fact that I'm part of such a great community of inspiring and brilliant people.
And so I hope you enjoy this FANTASTIC song while I’ll happily share some of the wonderful news of some pretty AWESOME people!
BIG NEWS:
If you haven’t already then you should 1) check out Tawna Fenske's blog (HILARIOUS stuff) and 2) go out and pick up her debut novel Making Waves! Now available on Amazon and Barnes & noble. Come on...IT HAS PIRATES PEOPLE! Enough said. But honestly, I found this book to be delightfully fun & a laugh out loud read from start to finish. Not to mention that I completely adore Tawna in all her wild and wacky glory. Can you say 5 STARS!!! And also, its TAWNA’s birthday today so go shoot her a tweet at @tawnafenske!
HUGE News for Kiersten White! Her debut novel PARANORMALCY is gonna be made into a MOVIE! Hello! Can it really get any better than that?! Well maybe it could, there was also the awesome new release of the second book of her PARANORMALCY Trilogy, SUPERNATURALLY! Go pick them up NOW & congratulations Kiersten! You can check out more on Kiersten at her blog & see what other shenanigans she's up to.
*This is really exciting!* I’m so proud and happy to announce that my dear and wonderful friend Raine Thomas has released her ENTIRE series, yes I said ENTIRE series, The Daughter of Saraquel Trilogy. Fantastic read, go get it! Become entranced by the Estilorians & the daughters of Saraquel that is now available on Amazon & Barnes & Noble! Don't you just love these covers...I DO! Cover work was done by the fabulous Nimbi Design.
Book # 1 – Becoming
Book #2 – Central
Book# 3 – Foretold
A few weeks back I had also posted an AUTHOR ALERT blog on the beautiful and wonderful debuting author Chelsea Fine (yes, in all her flowing goldilocks glory) and haven't regretted it one bit ever since. Her debut novel Sophie & Carter is a delightful story of being young and finding love in a not-so-perfect world. If you haven't already, go pick it up! It available on Amazon or Barnes & Noble.
I wanted to also take this opportunity to send a HUGE congratulations to the brilliant writer, Michael R. Hicks, who is someone I have in many ways come to think of as a mentor. And who has very recently reached a huge milestone of officially reaching his goal of being a full-time author! Congratulations on such a major milestone, Mike! Mike has been creating worlds of fantasy for over a decade and his series IN HER NAME has received rave reviews across the board on Amazon. Go check out Michael R. Hicks website as he shares his work and also his passion for helping others achieve their dreams as well http://authormichaelhicks.com/
If you’re looking for a great Greek Mythology story to become completely addicted to than I suggest you check out Josephine Angelinisite and her debut novel Starcrossed. I picked it up & literally couldn’t put it down. It is definitely a 5 Star WIN in my book!
I want to also send an especially happy and long awaited CONGRATULATIONS to Natalie Whipple on signing her very first book deal with HarperTeen for her debut novel TRANSPARENT. Woohoo! Her journey has been one of many ups and downs but she never gave up and had now finally prevailed. You can read more about Natalie’s inspiring story on her blog http://www.betweenfactandfiction.blogspot.com/.
And finally this guy was someone I was lucky enough to stumble across on twitter and have not regretted following him for one second. His name is J.C. Fiske, he is a YA fantasy novelist, a comic book geek (so cute), whose debut novel RENEGADE: RISING is now available on Amazon. Definitely go check out his site and get to know this new young up and coming writer.
Wow! So there you have it...my first #BNFF!!! There was so much good news to spread, and I hope its contagious. If you have any exciting book news, or a site or an upcoming release date you want blasted out, just hit me up on twitter @BlaireKensley or email me at Blaire.Kensley@gmail.com. I'd love to feature you in one of my BIG NEWS FEATURE FRIDAYS! I hope everyone has a great day and I will catch you all on the flip side.
