Showing posts with label Daughter of Chaos. Show all posts
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Thursday, 15 October 2015

Month9Books Two for Thursday Book Blitz + Giveaway - Red Magic series by Jen McConnel

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Welcome to this week’s Two for Thursday Book Blitz #T4T
presented by Month9books/Tantrum Books!

Today, we will be showcasing two titles that may tickle your fancy,
and we’ll share what readers have to say about these titles!


You just might find your next read!

This week, #T4T presents to you:


The Red Magic series by Jen McConnel!

Be sure to enter the giveaway found at the end of the post!





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Witches must choose the path they will follow, and Darlena Agara is no exception. She’s been putting it off long enough, and in her case, ignoring it has not made it go away. In a moment of frustration, Darlena chooses to follow Red Magic, figuring she had outsmarted the powers that be, since there’s no such thing as Red Magic. But alas, Darlena’s wrong (again) and she becomes a newly declared Red Witch.

Her friends are shocked and her parents horrified by the choice Darlena has made. As a Red Witch, she now governs one third of the world’s chaos. She is the walking personification of pandemonium, turmoil, and bedlam, just as the patrons of Red Magic would have it to be.

But Darlena believes there must be more to Red Magic than chaos and destruction, and she sets out on a journey to achieve balance. Only doing so puts her at odds with the dark goddess Hecate, who simply will not allow Darlena to quit. She encourages Darlena to embrace who and what she is and to leave good magic to the good witches. If only Darlena could, life would be simple, and she would not be the Daughter of Chaos.

DAUGHTER OF CHAOS is the first in a YA paranormal trilogy.


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WHAT READER’S ARE SAYING:

 “At the beginning, this novel is reminiscent of other popular fantasy novels like the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling and the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan, but it quickly takes on a life of its own that will appeal to science fiction, fantasy, and young adult fans alike. Darlena’s struggles mirror issues that many teens face, making her a relate-able and likable main character. This is a title with wide appeal that will fly off the shelves.” – Voya Magazine


“Daughter of Chaos by Jen McConnel is a refreshing twist to the YA paranormal genre!”Dianne, Tome Tender


“Witches and Greek gods! This seriously couldn't get any better.” – Kelly Hashway, Author







Gods of Chaos


The gods of chaos cannot be trusted.

Since battling her best friend, Darlena’s grip on Red Magic has been shaky. She heads to Scotland after the Winter Solstice in search of another Red Witch.

On a sightseeing excursion with girls from her hostel, Darlena arrives at The Vaults, a mysterious underground city beneath Edinburgh. But there is something there that make Darlena’s instincts go haywire, as she lets loose a defensive burst of Red Magic, putting everyone around her in danger.

If there was ever a time when Darlena needed the help of another Red witch, it was now. But beware the witch who wields Red Magic.


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WHAT READER’S ARE SAYING:

 “I think I'm in love. This book had a totally different ending than what i thought it was. I was honestly surprised.”Goodreads Reviewer


“'Gods of Chaos' is the phenomenal second installment in a young adult paranormal series.”Stephanie, A Dream Within A Dream


“There are many twists and turns in this book. The ending was totally unexpected and completely epic.” Intellectual Vixens






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Jen McConnel


Jen McConnel now lives and writes in the beautiful state of North Carolina. When she isn't crafting worlds of fiction, she teaches writing composition at a community college. Once upon a time, she was a middle school teacher, a librarian, and a bookseller, but those are stories for another time.


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Thursday, 21 May 2015

Month9Books Two for Thursday Book Blitz + Giveaway – Daughter of Chaos by Jen McConnel and Predator by Janice Gable Bashman

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Hello and welcome to this week’s Two for Thursday Book Blitz #T4T
presented by Month9books/Tantrum Books!

Today, we will be showcasing two titles that may tickle your fancy,
and we’ll share what readers have to say about these titles!

You just might find your next read!


This week, #T4T presents to you:

Daughter of Chaos by Jen McConnel and
Predator by Janice Gable Bashman!


Be sure to enter the giveaway found at the end of the post!




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Witches must choose the path they will follow, and Darlena Agara is no exception. She’s been putting it off long enough, and in her case, ignoring it has not made it go away. In a moment of frustration, Darlena chooses to follow Red Magic, figuring she had outsmarted the powers that be, since there’s no such thing as Red Magic. But alas, Darlena’s wrong (again) and she becomes a newly declared Red Witch.
Her friends are shocked and her parents horrified by the choice Darlena has made. As a Red Witch, she now governs one third of the world’s chaos. She is the walking personification of pandemonium, turmoil, and bedlam, just as the patrons of Red Magic would have it to be.
But Darlena believes there must be more to Red Magic than chaos and destruction, and she sets out on a journey to achieve balance. Only doing so puts her at odds with the dark goddess Hecate, who simply will not allow Darlena to quit. She encourages Darlena to embrace who and what she is and to leave good magic to the good witches. If only Darlena could, life would be simple, and she would not be the Daughter of Chaos.

DAUGHTER OF CHAOS is the first in a YA paranormal trilogy.


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WHAT READER’S ARE SAYING:

At the beginning, this novel is reminiscent of other popular fantasy novels like the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling and the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan, but it quickly takes on a life of its own that will appeal to science fiction, fantasy, and young adult fans alike. Darlena’s struggles mirror issues that many teens face, making her a relate-able and likable main character. This is a title with wide appeal that will fly off the shelves.” – Voya Magazine


“Daughter of Chaos by Jen McConnel is a refreshing twist to the YA paranormal genre!”Dianne, Tome Tender


“Witches and Greek gods! This seriously couldn't get any better.” – Kelly Hashway, Author





about-the-author


Jen McConnel

Jen McConnel now lives and writes in the beautiful state of North Carolina. When she isn't crafting worlds of fiction, she teaches writing composition at a community college. Once upon a time, she was a middle school teacher, a librarian, and a bookseller, but those are stories for another time.




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The hunt is on! Sixteen-year-old Bree Sunderland must inject herself with an untested version of her father’s gene therapy to become a werewolf in order to stop a corrupt group of mercenaries from creating a team of unstoppable lycanthrope soldiers.

When Bree went with her scientist father to Ireland, she thought it would be a vacation to study bog bodies. She never expected to fall in love with a mysterious young Irishman and certainly never expected to become the kind of monster her father said only existed in nightmares. Dr. Sunderland discovers that lycanthropy was not a supernatural curse but rather a genetic mutation. When they return home, her dad continues his research, but the military wants to turn that research into a bio weapons program and rogue soldiers want to steal the research to turn themselves into unstoppable killing machines.

Bree’s boyfriend Liam surprises her with a visit to the United States, but there are darker surprises in store for both of them. As evil forces hunt those she loves, Bree must become an even more dangerous hunter to save them all.

Bree will become the thing she hates, to protect those she loves!

'Predator' gives the werewolf legend a couple of new spins by introducing the Benandanti (an actual folkloric belief that certain families of Italy and Livonia were werewolves who fought against evil), as well as a modern scientific approach to mutation and the science of transgenics.


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WHAT READER’S ARE SAYING:

“Predator is a fast-paced, creepy page-turner! Bashman had me at the opening sentence and she's still got me. I want more!”Nancy Holder, New York Times Bestselling Author, The Rules



“Every twist and fascinating revelation fell into place smoothly, with an ending that will leave readers wanting more. With this kind of originality on the page, it is exciting to speculate at the surprises Bashman will unveil next.”Suspense Magazine


“Predator" by Janice Gable Bashman is clean-teen fiction at it's best. It's smart, scary and suspenseful. The main character Bree is a super positive role model for teen girls--no mater what shape she takes” Jennifer, Author







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Janice Gable BashmanJanice Gable Bashman is the Bram Stoker nominated author of Wanted Undead or Alive and Predator. She is managing editor of the The Big Thrill (International Thriller Writers’ ezine). Janice lives with her family in the Philadelphia area, where she at work on her next novel. Visit her at janicegablebashman.com.



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Thursday, 27 March 2014

Blog Tour + Guest Post + Giveaway - Daughter of Chaos by Jen McConnel





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Title: Daughter of Chaos (Red Magic #1)
Publication Date: March 25, 2014
Publisher: Month9Books
Author: Jen McConnel

There comes a time in every witch’s life when she must choose her path. Darlena’s friends have already chosen, so why is it so hard for her to make up her mind? Now, Darlena is out of time. Under pressure from Hecate, the Queen of all witches, Darlena makes a rash decision to choose Red magic, a path no witch in her right mind would dare take. As a Red witch, she will be responsible for chaos and mayhem, drawing her deep into darkness. Will the power of Red magic prove too much for Darlena, or will she learn to control it before it’s too late?

DAUGHTER OF CHAOS is the first in the RED MAGIC paranormal YA trilogy.




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About the Author
 

 
 Jen McConnel now lives and writes in the beautiful state of North Carolina. When she isn't crafting worlds of fiction, she teaches writing composition at a community college. Once upon a time, she was a middle school teacher, a librarian, and a bookseller, but those are stories for another time.


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Guest Post:
10 Tips for Becoming a Better Writer 

Thanks so much for hosting my tour today! I love top ten lists, so I thought I’d share my ten favorite tips for becoming a better writer. Enjoy! 

1. Write
It should go without saying, but the best way to get better at something is to do it. Ray Bradbury once said that you have to write a million words before you can truly be a good writer, but no matter where you are in the process, learning to put words on a page and developing a strong writing routine will help you get better. 

2. Read
Read fiction. Read memoirs. Read books about writing. Read genres you want to write. Read genres you have no intention of writing. Read myths and fairy tales. The more you read, the more you expand your vocabulary and knowledge base, and the more you learn about what works and what doesn’t. Plus, it’s fun!

3. Be Critical
When you’re done reading for fun, go back and read for information. Study your favorite authors; how do they pace their stories? What works, and what doesn’t? Take your reading to the next level, and become deeply aware of the tropes of your genre. Take notes!

4. Find Your Process
Are you a pantser, or do you work best with an outline? Do you write in order, or do you tell your story in a mish mash of scenes that you straighten out later? Figure out what works for you, and be willing to try a new approach to storytelling. What worked once may not work again, but that’s okay. It’s all a learning process! 

5. Revise
Some folks are willing to send raw drafts to betas and CPs, but I don’t like to share my work until I’ve revised it at least once. Just like writing, revision is a process. Do you work best on the computer, or do you need to revise by hand? Don’t be afraid to experiment, but make sure that your revision process becomes as familiar and consistent as your writing process. You don’t have to hate revisions!

6. Participate
Conferences and workshops are some of my favorite ways to refuel, connect with other writers, and learn. Join your writing community, whether it’s face to face or online, and become an active participant. You’ll be glad you did, especially when you find that group of writers you click with like old friends.

7. Study
No matter how long you’ve been writing, keep approaching the process with an open mind. Be willing to go back to basics from time to time, and seek out opportunities to learn. Read new books, take a class, and push yourself outside of your comfort zone.

8. Teach
Start a critique group, lead a workshop, or visit a school. Teaching other people about the writing process is a great way for you to solidify your own thoughts, and I swear I learn more from teaching than anything else I’ve ever done. The old adage is totally true; the teacher becomes the student.

9. Give
Mentor another writer. Give your time to your friends. Critique and beta read for folks without necessarily expecting something back. Give your favorite books to people (or at least give them book recommendations). When you engage gratitude in your writing process, it makes everything better.

10. Change It Up
Don’t be afraid to stretch outside your comfort zone. Write a zombie romance if that’s something you’ve never done before. Try your hand at a mythic retelling. Write in a different location, or try pantsing if you’re a planner. It’s good to mix things up, and you never know; you might stumble into a story you can’t wait to tell by doing things just a little different.


There you have it! My top ten tips for writers of all stages. What writing advice do you have?




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