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In all of the craziness of the launch of a new book, I forgot to post here. It’s live! Awakened Angel is available on all the retailers. Want to read half the book for free? Click here to do so.

This novella serves as a stepping stone into the Soul Savers series as it enters a whole new era. You don’t need to have read the previous books to understand and enjoy this one.

As matriarch of Earth’s Angels, Alexis Knight is charged with leading the world to recover and rebuild after being ravaged by human and supernatural wars. So far, the challenge hasn’t been too difficult as most of Earth’s inhabitants remain in underground bunkers. Alexis’s own community, The Loft, is in trouble. Their water source is drying up, so she and her elite team go to the surface to find a new one. But in a surprise attack by a new kind of legendary creature, Alexis loses her memory of who and what she is.

While her team scrambles to find the antidote to the black magic affecting her mind, Alexis makes new plans of her own. Until her memory returns, though, her abilities as a leader are questioned, especially when an outside group arrives to initiate a coup against her and her team.

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I honestly don’t remember which came first – my obsession with purple or with Prince. I mean, purple’s been my favorite color for as long as I can remember. When all the other little girls loved pink, I chose purple. Just like when all the other girls squealed over Duran Duran, I smirked with Billy Idol, and when all the other girls swooned over Michael Jackson, I fell for Prince.

He was dark and edgy and sexy as hell. Some of his songs were probably a little risqué for my then middle-school self – part of why I loved them. I listened to Darling Nikki while taking my first ever drag on a cigarette behind a bush with a “friend” whose name I no longer remember. Later, my high school friends and I would take off after school for Georgetown and dig through the bins of the dingy and tiny record shop or splurge on a trip to the bright and shiny new Tower Records in DC. Prince’s albums were always one of my top choices if I had a few bucks to spare. I believe I still have a single vinyl of Purple Rain with its purple and black sleeve in my memory box in the attic – the one I hung from a bulletin board as a teen because it matched my room.

Prince disappeared from the scene for a while, during those same years where my only dose of pop culture was Friends and ER because I was raising three young boys. I didn’t get to think much about the time he changed his name to an unpronounceable symbol because I was too busy being a mom, but I wasn’t that surprised. It seemed to fit him. Once I became an author, however, I learned more about his reason for doing so and admired him as an artist all the more for it.

Prince’s music was there for me during some of the hardest times of adolescence and has been ever since. The artist and the music have always held a special place in my heart and on my playlists. And I admit that it all started with our shared love for the color purple. After all, it was Purple Rain that first grabbed me, and I still get a little thrill when I hear “purple” in the lyrics of his other songs.

So I can’t really say which came first – my obsession with the color purple or the musician known as the Purple One. But I do know that both played a key role in my crossing the bridge from child to mature adult. The color was my security blanket while Prince’s music was my soundtrack. Just like purple has become a part of who I am today – it’s part of my author brand, the color of my office, and the dominant color of my wardrobe – Purple Rain, Little Red Corvette, Kiss, When Doves Cry, Darling Nikki, Raspberry Beret, Manic Monday, Nothing Compares to You . . . they’re all a part of me, too.

We’ve lost so many legends over the years and even just the last few months, but this one hits me hard in the heart. Prince crossed genres and generations. He and his music touched so many of us, in some ways most people don’t even realize. He was a musical genius and an epic soul. RIP, Prince Rogers Nelson. You may have physically left our planet, but you will forever be a part of me – of my memories, of my life, of my soul. Because of your music, you will forever be a part of our world. Tonight, we all listen to the sound when doves cry.

Awakened Angel releases in 10 days! Whoop! Preorders are now live everywhere. If you’d like more of a tease, read up to half the book here: http://kristiecook.com/extended-excerpt-of-awakened-angel/

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It’s release day for Supernatural Chronicles: The New Orleans Collection! If you haven’t read the full set, we hope you will now. At the end is a new scavenger hunt with another iPad Mini up for grabs. You’ll also find out how to help us choose the next city the supes will be visiting.

I’ve truly enjoyed working with the 9 authors of the #Dynamis and look forward to our next big project. We’re doing lots of other fun events, too. Don’t miss out! You can join our Dynamis’ Dynamic Readers group to be in the know for everything we have planned.

Authors: Lila Felix, Kristie Cook, Brenda Pandos, Delphina Henley, Julia Crane, Jamie Magee, Morgan Wylie, Kallie Ross, S.T. Bende, and Rebecca Ethington

Cover Design: Brenda Pandos

Editor: Dynamis King

Publisher: Ang’dora Productions, LLC

Beneath the brow of Bourbon and French architecture, the iris of New Orleans swirls with flecks of worlds and beings unknown to mankind. Come with us as we chronicle their journey—each supernatural race must hunt for an offering in hopes of saving their own. Skinwalkers, Wolves, Vampires, Dragons, Succubi, Witches, Necromancers, Cupids, and Asgardians are all in danger of losing control as an uprising darkness threatens to rip the veil that protects them all from the great beyond.



Ten original novellas, following each supernatural race as they fight an elusive enemy, are written by New Adult authors Lila Felix, Kristie Cook, Brenda Pandos, Delphina Henley, Julia Crane, Jamie Magee, Morgan Wylie, Kallie Ross, S.T. Bende, and Rebecca Ethington. Come join them for the hunt, discover hidden treasures inside, and enter to win an iPad Mini.

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It’s Teaser Tuesday! If you haven’t read Supernatural Chronicles: The Wolves, or any of the other stories in the series, now’s the time to get them all. The bundled collection releases Monday, Jan. 25, and in it is a second Scavenger Hunt with another iPad Mini up for grabs, as well as a way to vote for what comes next in the Supernatural Chronicles. Here’s a tease from The Wolves with a hint. Can you guess what it is?

Five minutes later, I’d selected my six and Trevor his four, and after changing into old clothes—a necessary preparation for a hunt in case we had to shift—we gathered at our motorcycles. Following the Daemoni stench, we took a thirty-minute ride to Savannah. Not surprising, since the city was home to the nearest Daemoni cluster. We parked on the outskirts and followed our noses on foot. My body twitched with the desire to shift, knowing it could better protect itself in wolf form. Unfortunately, the Norman residents and tourists of Savannah might freak out at the sight of a dozen oversized wolves roaming the city streets.

Gray had suggested before we left to ask the Amadis for help—a mage could shield and cloak us so the Daemoni wouldn’t see us coming—but I wasn’t about to do so. Char had said this was on us, and we didn’t need the Amadis in our business. As far as I was concerned, we didn’t need them period. We could take care of ourselves. We were a pack of werewolves, for crying out loud.

“There’s a time for everything, including asking the Amadis for help,” Trevor murmured quietly as we slunk along the dark streets, following the scent. How did he always seem to know what I was thinking?

I glanced at him sideways. “Are you scared?”

He chuckled. “No way. But I ain’t stupid, neither. Being hardheaded won’t always get you what you want.”

Before I could respond, everyone suddenly paused. The Daemoni vampire we’d been hunting blurred across our path. Several low growls sounded before we took off, sprinting after the culprit. My fingers ached as my claws extended, and my skin stretched over my enlarging hands as they took on the shape of a wolf’s paws. My wolf inside struggled to break free, and it took everything I had to hold her back, especially when we trapped the vampire in a circle. Everyone surrounding him had begun the shift, claws and fangs extended and yellow eyes shining.

“I don’t have it! It was already gone!” He spun, his hands held up. Although his eyes glowed red, fear also shone in them as they pleaded with us to have mercy. Which meant he was alone. Perfect. I almost wished now that we could exact our revenge and ambush him like they’d done to Daddy; wished that we weren’t part of the Amadis, who would always show mercy.

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Preorders for Supernatural Chronicles: The New Orleans Collection are now live on all vendors. If you weren’t able to read all 10 stories individually or have been waiting on the box set, it’s almost here! Even if you have read them all, the box set offers a new Hunt with another grand prize at the end. Links are below. Get yours today for the introductory price of only $5.99! That’s the equivalent of 3 full-length novels for the price of a cup of latte. Get yours today!

Authors: Lila Felix, Kristie Cook, Brenda Pandos, Delphina Henley, Julia Crane, Jamie Magee, Morgan Wylie, Kallie Ross, S.T. Bende, and Rebecca Ethington

Cover Design: Brenda Pandos

Editor: Dynamis King

Publisher: Ang’dora Productions, LLC

Beneath the brow of Bourbon and French architecture, the iris of New Orleans swirls with flecks of worlds and beings unknown to mankind. Come with us as we chronicle their journey—each supernatural race must hunt for an offering in hopes of saving their own. Skinwalkers, Wolves, Vampires, Dragons, Succubi, Witches, Necromancers, Cupids, and Asgardians are all in danger of losing control as an uprising darkness threatens to rip the veil that protects them all from the great beyond.



Ten original novellas, following each supernatural race as they fight an elusive enemy, are written by New Adult authors Lila Felix, Kristie Cook, Brenda Pandos, Delphina Henley, Julia Crane, Jamie Magee, Morgan Wylie, Kallie Ross, S.T. Bende, and Rebecca Ethington. Come join them for the hunt, discover hidden treasures inside, and enter to win an iPad Mini.

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We’ve been around the world in the past week, visiting places Alexis and the rest of our beloved characters travel to throughout the Soul Savers series. Thank you to everyone who joined us, including the fabulous authors who donated their time and precious social media real estate. Now that you’ve seen the new covers for the main books in the series (Genesis and Wonder will be getting new threads soon), we get to my very awesome, very big, very special announcement.

But first I’ll bore you with a story – and the big giveaway is at the end, so you must suffer. Ha! Or, I guess you could scroll, but I dare you not to stop.

Today we’re off to one of the least pleasant places Alexis and the rest go to throughout the series. I’m sure in real life it’s beautiful, but it’s not exactly Alexis’s favorite place. Do you know what it is? Let’s go see! Click here to visit the Facebook page of the always awesome Amy Miles. Amy’s another prolific author who writes paranormal, fantasy, and dystopian. Check out her newest release, Obsidian Flames, a witchy wonder of a book.

Travel to today’s stop on Amy’s page to see the new cover for Book 7, enter the daily giveaway, and be sure to Like her page while you’re there. Also, take note of the souvenir for today’s stop. You’ll need that for next week’s big grand prize giveaway.

I hope you like the new cover of Book 7! It comes really close to being my second favorite along with Sacred Wrath’s. My favorite, though, is yet to come! Hehehe! Tune in tomorrow for the most exciting announcement of the tour.

Evil reigns the world. Earth’s been ravaged. The only signs humans survived the war come from those who serve the Demons’ army. To continue his conquest of humanity, Lucas prepares to open the gates of Hell and bring Satan himself to the physical realm.

With a soul that’s been battered and beaten by both Heaven and Hell, Alexis holds on to a single conviction—her love for her family. Her only mission now is to save her husband’s and her son’s souls. But the Angels have other plans for them all, including a final battle that will determine humanity’s fate.

Alexis must dig deep to find the faith she needs to defeat Lucas and the Daemoni and win back the world. And through it all, she’ll discover the answer to the question that has haunted her since the beginning: How far will she go to save the souls she loves . . . and those she does not?

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We’re not traveling too far from yesterday’s stop to today’s, but it’s one of the places Alexis and her survivors make it to in Book 6. They do a lot of traveling in this book, so I wonder if you can guess it. Why don’t we just go see! Click here to visit the Facebook page of the very sweet and lovely Julieanne Lynch. Julieanne writes urban fantasy for adults and teens. Right up our alley! She’s another author whom if you don’t know her and her books, you need to right now.

Travel to today’s stop on Julieanne’s page to see the new cover for Book 6, enter the daily giveaway, and be sure to Like her page while you’re there. Also, take note of the souvenir for today’s stop. You’ll need that for next week’s big grand prize giveaway.

I hope you like the new cover of Book 6! It’s almost chill-inducing, isn’t it?

Alexis, still young and inexperienced, must lead the Angels’ army to war. But Lucas, leader of evil on Earth, trumps every step she takes as he orchestrates the beginnings of World War III. He single-handedly turns the humans against the Amadis, and when Alexis tops every country’s list of Most Wanted Terrorists, she and her team are forced to go underground to fight this war.

With the help of her people and a group of unexpected allies, Alexis must prevent the Daemoni from taking over humanity, but the Four Horsemen have apparently arrived, bringing the world into the apocalypse. If Lucas is truly the Antichrist, as many claim, then they’re all a part of an age-old prophecy of divine providence. But Alexis and her team will do everything they can to stop Lucas and change the world’s destiny, even if it means they die trying.

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