Springtime Author Giveaway

It's that lovely time of the year when, once again, I join a host of other amazing authors in our annual Springtime Giveaway. For those in the northern hemisphere, that is. If, like me, you're in the southern hemisphere, see it as an Autumn Giveaway, a time to start unpacking the winter woollies, switching off the TV and settling down to a good book - or two or three - as the days grow shorter.

So what's the prize I hear you ask?

Check out the promo and all will be answered.

Go on, sign up. What have you got to lose?

Now sign up to the rafflecopter. You have to be in it to win it.

Good luck.

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The Dantonville Legacy Series Top 100 on Amazon in Gothic Romance

It's not everyday that both books from my Dantonville Legacy series get to rank in three different countries within a few days. I'm thrilled to pieces! Bloodgifted and Bloodpledge were in Amazon's Top 100 in Gothic Romance in Britain, Canada and the USA. What is even more wonderful, is that I hadn't done any paid promotions in months. It's all thanks to my wonderful street team - The Dantonville Devotees - who spread word about my books everywhere. Where would I be without them? I love you ladies! 
It's such a great incentive to see readers enjoying my books, especially as Book 3, BloodVault, is currently with my editor (the dreaded first lot of edits is soon to arrive), and Book 4, BloodWish is on its way - the opening chapter is written.

So thank you to Canada, Britain and America for liking Dantonville.

Bloodgifted #36 in Gothic Romance in Canada

Bloodgifted #82 in Gothic Romance in the USA

Bloodpledge #82 in the UK

Bloodpledge #85 in Gothic Romance in the UK

Please excuse me for revelling in these figures as I don't know when this will happen again.
In the meantime, over the next few days, The Dantonville Legacy series is being featured on the fabulous book blog, Book Friends Forever. The lovely Dzintra Sullivan is displaying my book banner in place of her regular one, and each day people will see a different feature either about me or my books, including soon-to-be-released BloodVault. 
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Sunday Snippet from BloodVault

It's Sunday Snippet time, so here's a tasty little teaser from BloodVault, due out Nov. 27th.

"With dagger in my sweaty palm, I raced up a set of steps leading to a bridge that spanned the frozen moat. I prayed no henchmen would spring into sight. Surely the crunch of my boots on the snow would give me away? Where were the woods? Terens said to make for the woods. A whistle split the silence. My heart leapt into my throat and like a startled rabbit, ran for the nearest clump of trees. Ahead of me, a figure loomed. Alec? I couldn’t tell and I couldn’t risk running directly into the arms of a rebel. I changed direction, caught my heel on a rock, my ankle turned and I went down.
Blood thrummed in my ears as I scrambled to my feet.
Someone grabbed my arm. I screamed, withdrew my knife and stabbed out wildly."

For readers new to Dantonville, I hope this whets your appetite. It's not too late to catch up with the series before Book 3 comes out. Amazon US  Amazon AU  Amazon UK  Amazon CA

 

Until next time ...

Dark Dreams Halloween Horror Authors Giveaway

I'm in this fun Halloween giveaway with a bunch of amazing international authors. Not only are there a range of great reads to win, but check out the grand prize. As they say, you have to be in it to win!

Here's my contribution—signed paperback copies of Bloodgifted and Bloodpledge.

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Dantonville Legacy Banner

I've been showing-off this new banner almost everywhere except on my blog. Well here it is - the up-to-date Dantonville Legacy banner featuring my soon-to-be-released book, BloodVault.

When Book 4 (BloodWish) comes out, I'll have to re-arrange everything to fit them all. It's a nice dilemma to have.
I'm nearly two-thirds of the way through writing BloodVault - 55,000 words down, another 40,000 to go. If things go according to plan, I should have this book completed by mid July. Then, it's off to my editor.
The countdown begins. I'm smiling.

WIN a heart-shaped locket.

Well, here it is - 'LAURA'S LOCKET,' my short story based on an incident in 'Bloodgifted.' It's out now, and for TWO WEEKS ONLY is FREE on Smashwords—till March 7th.

As part of the release, I'm offering any reader the chance to WIN the beautiful locket featured on the cover. All you have to do is download it FREE it from Smashwords, then purchase a copy of BLOODGIFTED at the REDUCED price of $3.99.

Go to my Facebook page, like it and leave your name and receipt number.
On March 8th I'll be choosing a winner.

Just click on the links above and good luck!