Book Launch

Get your glad rags on and join the party for the launch of  Darkest Day the second book in the What She Knew Trilogy.

Was 'what she knew' enough to save JFK?

A must read raves best-selling authors RJ Parker, CJ West and Jodi Thomas.

"What She Knew Trilogy" is a fast paced novel of intrigue and mystery involving America's favorite sex goddess, Marilyn Monroe. This book has all the elements of the next blockbuster hit raves The Times. The authors weave a story of intrigue, mystery, and a touch of conspiracy. In this period piece; high profile, never forgotten, iconic, historical characters are resurrected and showcased in a new light; bringing humor, depth and warmth to an all-star cast.

Given the popularity of Marilyn Monroe; they've simply utilized the events leading up to her death and added their own take on what happened. Following the historical timeline closely as well as the world events of the day, they have created a compelling novel of what if Marilyn had lived and 'what she knew' was enough to save John F. Kennedy from assassination.

The party details https://www.facebook.com/events/167382770114127/

 You can follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatsheknew.krhughestlburns

To buy your copy: http://www.amazon.com/Darkest-What-Knew-Trilogy-ebook/

I wish you ladies the best of luck with your latest book.

Marie.

www.mariegodley.moonfruit.com




 

Kiera's Quest: Sacrifices

Today I'm featuring Kiera's Quest: Sacrifices on my blog.

Book Two in the Tween Fantasy

After almost beating the villainous Witch Queen, Kiera’s triumph is tainted with sadness for the loss of Joe and Daz. When the handsome Prince Zakk asks Kiera to re-enter his world in order to save her friend, she does not hesitate. On their perilous journey Kiera realizes that she is there to save many lives. As she comes face to face with her evil nemesis once again, Kiera comes closer to finding out the truth to why she has been chosen. Will she succeed? Will this be the end to Kiera’s quest?

This book has it all action - betrayal - loss - and survival. You will probably need to read book one  before you read this one but the cliffhanger will soon have you reaching for book three in the series.


Kristy Brown - Author

"I live in the North-East of England, UK. From an early age I had a love of writing, mostly poetry and short stories.

I trained and graduated in Performing Arts. After time went by, I wanted to re-visit my real passion. So after my first son was born, I began writing Kiera’s Quest.

I live happily with my very supportive husband and my two beautiful boys. I have many ideas for stories! I just wish there were more hours in the day."

Find out more about Kristy at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kieras-Quest

Thanks for letting me read Sacrifices Kristy and best of luck with the series.

Marie

www.mariegodley.moonfruit.com

 

 

 

 

Jennifer Loiske

Today I'm delighted to welcome my good friend and fellow author, Jennifer Loiske onto my blog, as part of her blog tour. She's here to tell us about her inspiration behind her writing.

 

 

 

Jennifer Loiske lives in Finland in Naantali, which is a small sunny town on the southwest coast. She is a pre-school teacher by profession but she stayed at home when her youngest daughter suffered brain fever, which developed severe epilepsy in 2004. She is a workaholic Teen/Young Adult author, who loves dark fantasy, teen movies, animals and warm sunny days. She’s also very keen on charity work and a big part of her royalties goes to the charity. She’s a part of the team that makes Epilepsy Finland magazine and an international Authors For Charity organization. You can find out more about Jennifer on www.jenniferloiske.com

 

Over to you Jen

 

I’ve always been fascinated by folklores and myths. My debut novel was about the shape shifters, and it wasn’t a big surprise I ended up writing a book about witches. But somehow, in spite of how much I enjoy reading stories and watching movies and series about vampires, I never thought I’d include those creatures in my stories.

However, as I writer I try to listen those ‘little voices’ in my head and follow my instinct. And when a certain voice becomes too loud and irritating I simply have no choice but to listen to it. And that’s how my Immortal Blood Series was born.

My youngest daughter has severe epilepsy. In fact only 77 people in the word has the exact same illness as she does, so you can imagine that everyday life is a struggle most of the time. My way of escaping the reality is to write. In my Shape Shifter Series (which is under heavy re-editing as we speak) I had a chance to put some of my pain on the paper so when I started to write Club Number Five, part 1 of Immortal Blood Series, it was a welcome change. I had a pretty good idea how the story would go from the beginning so I knew I could have fun with the words without thinking about every hidden meaning. One reader once said that he could feel how easily the words must have flown and how much fun I had as I wrote the story. And he was absolutely right. I did have fun. Lots of fun. And now as I’m writing the final part, Blood Master, I found it quite difficult to let go off this series. I’ve grown to love my characters and feel as if I could just continue their story forever. Oh, well, I might need to try something with angels next J

 

Anyway, Club Number Five is only 99c/77p until 20^th of September, so grab your copy and I hope you have as much fun while reading as I did when I was writing it!

A couple of reviews for Club Number Five:

“Wow! This kept me on the edge of my seat for as long as I was reading it! I loved the different twist to the vampire myth – and even the first person point of view of a girl going through `the change’ (and no, not THAT change!) Imagine being torn between two guys…one who granted you your new life, the other who would be your perfect match otherwise…”

 

“I loved this book! Steamy, sexy, fast paced and exciting Club Number Five is a must for anyone into the vampire genre. Keeps you guessing throughout and, with a shock to the end, will leave you wanting to re-read it once more. Loiske spectacularly enters into the mindset of the adolescent, female protagonist, and the book will relate to anyone who is, or has ever been, a teenage girl, even if they weren’t managing quite the same problems as Samantha….! Cannot WAIT to read Lucas, the next part of the Immortal Blood series!”

 

Oh, and the second part, Lucas, is out, too, so no worries, if you like the story you don’t have to wait a year to read the next part!

Now Jen has left you wanting to get copies of her books I'll let you have the links.

 

Links: US http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0095K4RMS

 

UK http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1291089985

 

Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/club-number-five-jennifer-loiske 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by on your tour Jen. Best of luck with the rest of it.

Marie.

www.mariegodley.moonfruit.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cover Reveal

 Today I'm happy to be part of Bruce Blake's cover reveal.

Coming Oct. 1: the first book of a new epic fantasy series from Bruce Blake, author of the best-selling Khirro's Journey trilogy.

When Shadows Fall (The First Book of the Small Gods)
 

A hundred hundred seasons have turned since the Goddess banished the Small Gods to the sky, leaving the land to mankind alone.

 

For Prince Teryk, life behind the castle walls is boring and uneventful until he stumbles upon an arcane scroll in a long-forgotten chamber. The parchment speaks of Small Gods, the fall of man, and the kingdom's savior?the firstborn child of the rightful king. It's his opportunity to prove himself to his father, the king, and assure his place in history. All he needs to do is find the man from across the sea?a man who can't possibly exist?and save mankind.

 

But ancient magic has been put in motion by a mysterious cult determined to see the Small Gods reborn. Powerful forces clash, uncaring for the lives of mortals in their struggle to prevent the return of the banished ones, or aid in their rebirth.

 

Named in a prophecy or not, what chance does a cocky prince who barely understands the task laid before him stand in a battle with the gods?

 Keep a watch on Bruce's Goodreads page for competitions: Bruce Blake - Goodreads

I will have a guest post with Bruce in a couple of weeks so be sure to check back.

Thanks for reading,

Marie.

www.mariegodley.moonfruit.com

Spotlight on... The Abduction of Lilly Waters

The light today is shining on the new release The Abduction of Lilly Waters.

Beth never anticipated her life would end up like it did. The last beating she received at the hands of her boyfriend threw her over the edge. She had to escape him, so she fled taking her daughter Lilly with her. She didn’t know where she’d go, but she didn’t care. All she could manage to think about was the safety of her unborn child and her daughter Lilly.

The frequent stops the mother and daughter had to make were uneventful until Beth pulled into a Diner in Moore, Oklahoma where her daughter Lilly was taken by unseen hands.

Detective’s Daniel Prescott and Frank Martinez head the investigation trying relentlessly to solve the case before it’s too late. These days, when children are taken it’s a unified frenzy to find them. In this case, every lead turns up empty and every turn they take reveals a clue they couldn’t have anticipated. The detectives aren’t quite sure where to turn or who to trust; even the mother herself is a prime suspect.

The Abduction of Lilly Waters is a fast paced child abduction thriller that will leave you on the edge of your seat in anticipation until the end where you’ll discover the deepest and darkest secret waiting.

You can buy your kindle copy http://www.amazon.com/The-Abduction-Lilly-Waters-


More about the author: 

 

 

T.M.Novak was born in Waterbury, Connecticut eight minutes before her twin brother. She comes from a large family with seven brothers and sisters, and eleven nieces and nephews so far. She grew up in Southern California and currently lives in Prescott, Arizona.
Tammy married her high school sweet heart Gary in 1994 and they have four sons' together. She received her teaching degree from Northern Arizona University in 2010 and is currently a teacher in Mayer, Arizona.
The Abduction of Lilly Waters is her debut novel and there are several other works in progress; she has a Y.A. series in the works called Butterfly Lake, and a children's book series called, The Big Green Dinosaur which will be published under Tammy Moore. Her sister Latisha Wood is expected to illustrate them for her.
The things that inspire Tammy the most are family and she always keeps her family at the forefront of her thoughts. She gets her story ideas from her dreams and her children where she takes a simple moment and turns it into a world all its own.



Best of luck with the novel Tammy and happy reading everybody.

Thanks as always for stopping by,

Marie

www.mariegodley.moonfruit.com

From Writing to Beta Readers

Normally when I've finished writing my novel, I send it out to a couple of friends (who give me feedback - make that helpful feedback) get my family to read it, then send it out to agents/publishers. This is true in the case of my YA novel, but after many rejections and some feedback from the publishers I re worked it. Now instead of blindly sending it out to publishers again, I put a call out for beta readers. This is a new area for me. I have about six people who are reading it.

The first has come back to me saying that she enjoyed the story and wanted to read the sequel. Lovely words. I am waiting to see what the response is from everyone else. I am looking forward to what they have to say, even (and maybe especially) if they point out some areas that need improving. Because that is the way I will learn and know that when I send it back out to the literary world, it stands a good chance of being taken on.

In the meantime I have beta read for a couple of other authors and I'm mulling a story idea round in my head that is beginning to take shape. However keen I am to get the novel back out there I do need this time and distance - and if it fires me up to do more writing, then that is a happy bonus.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed whilst I wait to hear back from my beta readers and for the future.
I'll let you know how successful it was.

Good Luck to anyone else who's in the same position or waiting to hear about a submission.

Keep thinking positive thoughts,

Marie

www.mariegodley.moonfruit.com

Road Trip

Day one of the road trip dawned hot and sunny - truth be told a little too hot - but undaunted we set off. First stop was Oxford. it turned into a short stop because the car parking charges were ridiculous but we saw the outside of Oxford Castle and had a drink and snack to keep us going.

Oxford Castle



Back in the car there was a minor hiccup, whilst interpreting the sat nav instructions incorrectly, I found myself in a designated bus lane surrounded by double decker buses - oopps.

Our next stop was much more tranquil. Stoke Bruerne canal. We had a lovely couple of hours by the water, had lunch and because it was so hot an ice cream too, purely for medicinal reasons, we didn't want to over - heat.

Stoke Bruerne





Tip of the day: Invest in swivel chameleon eyes so you can watch the road and the sat nav at the same time.

Day Two

Day two started with a gut busting breakfast for my daughter and copious amounts of tea for me. We were definitely in a minority being the only women in the dining room - the rest being business men.

We met up with fellow author Jess Sturman Coombs and she took us to a nearby country park, where we walked, chatted and had a picnic.

Onwards in a baking hot car and we decided to break our journey in Cambridge. Megan's map reading skills were needed because a) the sat nav had refused to turn on - it was probably sulking with us for abusing it the day before and b) we didn't have directions to get us into Cambridge itself.
Like the intrepid explorers we were becoming, we made it and had a lovely walk around. I took lots of photos of buildings but luckily for you, I'm only posting one.

Kings college



Today's hiccup occurred when we couldn't find the car park. We realised we'd missed it when a river guide tried to sell us a tour on a boat. I declined mentioning we were looking for a car park. Thankfully another guide overheard and directed us to the nearest car park - see it pays to be polite to people - luckily for us his guess was correct.
Sadly that wasn't the end of the days wrong doings, as after carefully following the map to the hotel in Ipswich, I found I'd printed off directions to the wrong hotel (it's a chain).

Tip of the day: Remember where your car park is situated and ensure you put the right hotel into the directions on google maps.

Day Three

Day three found us at the home of our good friend and fellow author Laura. Sadly Laura is undergoing chemo at the moment but we were just happy to be able to see her.

The car was tortuously hot on the journey to Hertfordshire so we stopped at Great  Dunmow for an iced cold drink and a walk along the river.

After a late arrival at the hotel, we went to visit an old school friend who lives about 30mins away. We were proud to get there without getting lost but it was dark on the way back. You've guessed it - hiccup of the day. Getting lost down dark country lanes at 10.30pm with no light to read a map and no idea where you are. On the bright side we saw a beautiful dear as it lifted it's head to watch us.

Tip of the day: Don't break your sat nav on day one.

Day Four

We couldn't believe we'd reached our last day already - and I couldn't believe I was going have to get behind the wheel of the car - I'd had about 2 hours sleep and could barely keep my eyes open.

Needless to say it was as hot as any day we'd previously encountered and we got stuck on the motorway. However it only took us an hour more than usual to get home where we fell through the door to a disgruntled dog because we woke him up - you'd think he'd be pleased to see us!

So four days, being together 24 hours a day, 538 miles - were we glad we'd done it? You bet. We had a great time. I learnt I could drive somewhere new and Megan learnt she could read a map. But more than that, we enjoyed each other's company. (And got to see some of our friends)

Thanks for reading about our journey - sorry if it rambled - this is a condensed version. There will be more pictures on my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/marie.godley.3

Happy Journey's to all.

Marie

www.mariegodley.moonfruit.com