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September 2, 2015

Ghost Hope Cover Reveal: Only ONE piece left!

Thanks to a very generous backing by PSS superfan Alisa Kenney over on my PATREON, the third and fourth pieces of the GHOST HOPE cover have been unlocked. Isn’t it shaping up beautifully? Now there’s only one tiny piece left before I can reveal the entire beautiful thing and blast it all over the internet. If you’ve enjoyed the PSS Chronicles, please consider giving even a $1 pledge. Only 5 more pledge dollars and the final piece will be unveiled. 

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In other news, GHOST HOPE went out to my editor this week, so we’re one step closer to getting the book into your hands so you can find out how it all ends for Olivia, Marcus, and the whole PSS crew.
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Published on September 02, 2015 15:49

August 31, 2015

YA Sirens, Clones, and Dragons, Oh my!

Sound of Sirens by Jen Minkman Sound of Sirens
Genre: Dystopian Romance
Price: FREE
An ancient land, ever tempted by Siren song, and a girl who falls for the wrong boy.
Ripley says: I’ve always had a fascination with Sirens, but I guess that’s the point. 
Soren says: An excellent mash-up of dystopian and folk lore that will keep you reading. 
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | iBooks | Kobo

 


 


 


 


Clone Three Clone Three by Patti Larsen
Genre: Dystopian
Price: FREE
Clone Three wakes in a decaying city she doesn’t recognize. She must remember. She must survive.
Ripley says: A fast-paced, dystopian adventure. You’ll need the second one for sure.
Soren says: Clones are cool, but Clone Three is the coolest.
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | Smashwords 

 


 


 


 


Static by Tawny Stokes Static
Genre: Paranormal
Price: $0.99
Salem Vale was a huge groupie for the punk rock group Malice. But now she’s not. Now she has to kill them.
Ripley says:  I love the premise of this book. It’s so wonderfully twisted.
Soren says: Edgy, unique, and awesome. Don’t miss this one. 
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | iBooks

 


 


 


 


dragonfriend Dragonfriend by Marc Secchia
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $0.99
Abandoned and left for dead, this is the tale of Hualiama Dragonfriend, and a love which became legend. 
Ripley says:  I devour anything with dragons, and this book does not disappoint.
Soren says: Really love the cover and it matches the magic inside. 
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | Kobo | iBooks

 


 


 


 


Regina Shen: Resilience by Lance Erlick Regina Shen
Genre: Sci-fi
Price: $2.99
Regina lives on the wrong side of the barriers that hold back the rising seas. And there’s a hurricane coming.
Ripley says: Hurricane Katrina meets dystopian, sci-fi, and a rebel cause.
Soren says: Regina Shen is your new favorite kick-ass YA character.
LINK: Amazon

 


 


 


 


Obscured Obscured by C. M. Boers
Genre: Paranormal
Price: $2.99
Moving sucks. Making new friends is even harder, especially when their intentions are so hard to discern.
Ripley says: Obscured depicts so well that fearful tightrope we all walk when building new relationships. 
Soren says: Suspenseful, mysterious, and well-crafted.
LINK: Amazon

 


 


 


 


Caller 107 by Matthew S. Cox Caller 107
Genre: Paranormal
Price: $4.99
When Natalie Rausch said she would die to meet DJ Crazy Todd, she did not mean to be literal.
Ripley says: A story of paranormal redemption that will move you.
Soren says: Touches on the things that happen to us, versus the choices we make in response. 
LINKS: Amazon

 


 


 


Five Five: Out of the Dark by Holli Anderson
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Price: $4.99
Five Seattle teenagers with magical powers vow to protect unsuspecting humans from otherworldly foes.
Ripley says:  Great setting and a wonderful cast of characters to root for. 
Soren say:  Much more than your usual teens-with-powers tale. 
LINK: Amazon

 


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Published on August 31, 2015 15:46

August 28, 2015

Karen Ann Hopkins Paperback Giveaway

AMAZING AMISH YA ROMANCE
If you like Amish books as much as I do, then you have to check out Karen Ann Hopkins and her amazing YA Amish romances. And what better way to do it than entering for a chance to win all four of them in paperback?

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Aren’t they gorgeous? Just check out our Ripley’s Booklist GIVEAWAY (a $36 value) and be sure to tell your friends to enter too.
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Published on August 28, 2015 02:41

August 26, 2015

THE GHOST HOPE COVER REVEAL IS LIVE!

Many of you know I love to make a bit of a puzzle game out of my cover reveals and get readers and fans involved. I’ve done that on my last two cover reveals through KICKSTARTER, and this year, for GHOST HOPE, I’m trying something new and doing it through PATREON.
So, the great news is I always give the first piece away to start the ball rolling. The middle piece with the title is already yours. The other GREAT NEWS is that today, already, Kimberly Rud made a generous pledge to my Patreon account and unveiled the second piece.
So, without further ado:

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If you’d like to see more and help reveal the next piece, please head over to my PATREON ACCOUNT and join in the fun. You can participate for as little as a $1 pledge. We only need five more patronage dollars to unlock the next piece.
ALSO, by becoming my patron you gain instant access to THE FIRST THREE CHAPTERS of GHOST HOPE (over 10,ooo words) and an INSIDER LOOK into the cover design process, as well as special PSS content and sneak peeks on a regular basis. If you’re a PSS Chronicles fan, you don’t want to miss it.
I hope to see you over there.
Have a great day and happy reading.
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Published on August 26, 2015 15:14

August 24, 2015

YA gods and horror FREE, plus 6 other awesome deals!

Minor Gods by A. M Yates minor gods
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Price: FREE
In the Core, humans walk a tenuous line, using ancient masks to channel the gods and their elemental powers.
Ripley says: Excellent world-building and a plot that keeps you reading.
Soren says: A really cool premise I haven’t seen in YA before. 
LINKS: Amazon | Google | B&N | iBooks

 


 


 


Run Run by Patti Larsen
Genre: Horror
Price: FREE
To survive, Reid must run, fight, hide, and hope he can outsmart the creatures hunting him.
Ripley says: Intense, thrilling, and keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Soren says: Be sure to grab book two as soon as you’re done with this one.
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | Smashwords

 


 


 


 


Balancer by Patrick Wong Balancer
Genre: Sci-fi
Price: $0.99
What if you had the power to balance life? But in order to give life, you must take life.
Ripley says:  I adore this cover. It has such a delicate balance itself. 
Soren says: Strong female characters and great pacing make this a must-read.
LINK: Amazon

 


 


 


 


In Demons company In Demon’s Company
Genre: Paranormal
Price: $2.99
There’s a new demon in town and my boss isn’t happy. He hates competing for souls.
Ripley says: This is the second in the series, but the first is FREE.
Soren says: Urban fantasy, comedy and horror. What more do you need?
LINKS: Amazon | Kobo | iBooks

 


 


 


 


Paladin by Sally Slater Paladin
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $2.99
Imagine Game of Thrones with less blood and more gender confusion and you get a taste of this knightly epic.
Ripley says: Sally Slater is the #1 Fantasy author on Wattpad. 
Soren says: This is the next YA stand-alone you need to read.
LINK: Amazon

 


 


 


 


Deception Rachel’s Deception by Karen Ann Hopkins
Genre: Romance
Price: $3.99
Growing up Amish is difficult…but leaving it behind is even harder.
Ripley says: If you love Amish books the way I do, you have to check out Karen Ann Hopkins.
Soren says: Excellent contemporary romance with lots of heart. 
LINK: Amazon

 


 


 


 


From the Sky by J.E Nicassio From the Sky
Genre: Sci-fi
Price: $4.99
Samantha moves to New Mexico and a strange boy introduces her to the hidden world of real-life aliens.
Ripley says: I love a good alien romance and Nicassio pulls this one off perfectly. 
Soren says: A new release from a new author you don’t want to miss.
LINK: Amazon

 


 


 


 


The Summer the World Ended by Matthew S. Cox The summer
Genre: Apocalyptic
Price: $4.99
When Riley’s best friend leaves for the summer, it seems like the end of the world―at least until the bombs fall.
Ripley says:  An excellent end-of-the world scenario with gripping narrative.
Soren say: Riley is a realistic, teen protagonist we can all relate to.
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | Kobo 

 


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Published on August 24, 2015 16:16

August 23, 2015

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Published on August 23, 2015 10:48

August 19, 2015

Get Exclusive, Early, GHOST HOPE content NOW!

 


 


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Want Exclusive GHOST HOPE Content Right NOW?
For backing me for only $1 a month over on my Patreon, you gain access to the FIRST THREE CHAPTERS of GHOST HOPE immediately (over 10,000 words), and a sneak peak into the first three mock-ups for the cover design. plus see the final cover before anyone else.
Plus, more, regular, exclusive content coming your way.

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Published on August 19, 2015 11:33

August 17, 2015

Wolf-shifters, aliens, and Arthurian knights in this week’s picks.

Whispers in Autumn by Trisha Leigh Whispers in Autumn
Genre: Sci-fi
Price: FREE
Althea and Lucas are immune to the aliens’ mind control, and together only they can free the human race. 
Ripley says: A fantastic sci-fi dystopian that will keep your heart racing to the end. 
Soren says: It certainly earned all those rave reviews. 
LINK: Amazon

 


 


 


 


If I Speak True If I Speak True by Jessica L. Brooks
Genre: Magical Realism
Price: $0.99
Dahlia Kennedy has the same lonely dream every year on her birthday, but this year it’s different. 
Ripley says: I love the play of dark and light on that cover. 
Soren says: YA magical realism isn’t a genre you see everyday, especially not done this well. 
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | Smashwords

 


 


 


 


Threats of Sky and Sea by Jennifer Ellision Threats
Price: $0.99
Genre: Fantasy
Bree must unravel her father’s past before the King takes his life and uses her to bring a nation to its knees.
Ripley says: Well-conceived elemental magic in this YA fantasy gem. 
Soren says: Love the idea of a magical barmaid conscripted to court. 
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | iBooks

 


 


 


 


Blackthorne Blackthorne Forest by Claire Fogel
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $1.99
A dark forest and a desire to know her mysterious father draw fifteen-year-old Cara into a search for the truth.
Ripley says: Not a single review under 4 stars. 
Soren says: A superbly written modern fairy tale for all ages.
LINK: Amazon

 


 


 


 


Fractured Memories by Jo Schneider Fractured
Price: $1.99
Genre: Dystopian
What if the people who saved your life, were also the people who’d killed your entire family?
Ripley says: Wendy is the new kick-ass YA character you’ve been looking for. 
Soren says: Fast-pace, well-written, and a suspenseful ride. 
LINK: Amazon

 


 


 


 


The Hunted The Hunted by C.J. Hart
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Price: $2.99
Just your average boy-meets-girl, boy-is-a-skinwalker, boy-kills-people story.
Ripley says: If you like shifters, wolves, and romance, you’re going to love The Hunted.
Soren says: I love the cover on this one. It really catches the mood.
LINKS: Amazon | B&N

 


 


 


 


Don’t Forget to Breathe by Cathrina Constantine Breathe
Genre: Paranormal Mystery
Price: $2.99
Leocadia has lost her mother and her memories of that night. Now she just might be losing her mind.
Ripley says:  A quality YA mystery.
Soren says:  Creepy, tense, edge-of-your seat reading.
LINK: Amazon

 


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Published on August 17, 2015 14:02

August 16, 2015

River’s Recruit FREE on all retailers

Rivers recruit

River’s Recruit
Free on all retailers.
River believes all outsiders are disease infested idiots and a threat to her secret society of wolf shifters. The laws that keep her people safe are absolute. No outsider can ever know of their existence. But when a handsome stranger risks his life to save River from a mountain lion, she has two choices…recruit him into her society as a servant, or kill him.

 


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Published on August 16, 2015 15:37

August 10, 2015

Oracles, Time Travel, and Fiery Angels in this week’s YA picks

Enchantment by Charlotte Abel  Enchantment
Genre: Paranormal
Price: FREE
Under a chastity curse, Channie doesn’t dare flirt with the guys at her new school, until she meets Josh.
Ripley says: Rave reviews for this witchy,YA page-turner. 
Soren saysI love the idea of a curse like this and the mayhem that ensues. 
LINK: Amazon

 


 


 


 


Sacrificed Sacrificed by Emily Wibberley
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $0.99
Knowing the future can save Clio’s city, but not her heart.
Ripley says: Not a single review under three stars.
Soren says: Kindle Top Ten Bestseller in Teen and Young Adult for five months running.
LINK: Amazon

 


 


 


 


Twisted by Holly Hook Twisted
Genre: Paranormal
Price: $0.99
When 16-year-old Allie goes storm chasing, she gets more than she ever bargained for.
Ripley says: A truly unique twist on the YA paranormal genre.
Soren says: Discount ends today, so grab it now.
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | iBooks

 


 


 


 


Insight Kindling Insight Kindling by Chess Desalls
Genre: Time Travel
Price: $0.99
Calla faces charges against her for changing the past, and the trial does not go well.
Ripley says: Don’t miss this second installment of the awesome Everwhen series. 
Soren says: That cover is awesome!
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | iBooks

 


 


 


The Sky Song Trilogy by Sharon Sant sky son trilogy
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $2.99
All Jacob has to his name is an unknown past, an unwanted destiny, and a desperate fight for survival.
Ripley says: The critically acclaimed Sky Song trilogy all in one complete set.
Soren says: An awesome blend of genres woven with skillful storytelling.
LINK: Amazon

 


 


 


Embers by Karen Ann Hopkins Embers
Genre: Paranormal Dystopian
Price; $3.99
There are descendants of angels walking among us. Ember is one of them.
Ripley says: I am totally in love with this cover. 
Soren says:  Pick this one up, and you won’t put it down until the last page. 
LINK: Amazon

 


 


 


 


Nola gals Nola Gals by Barbara J. Rebbeck
Genre: Historical
Price: $4.99
Essence and Grace don’t know each other, but Hurricane Katrina is about to change all that.
Ripley says:  A poignant, touching look at Hurricane Katrina for all ages. 
Soren says: Sometimes recent history has the stories we most need to tell and hear. 
LINK: Amazon

 


 


 

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Published on August 10, 2015 09:50