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If you love dragons as much as I do, you should totally check out Marc Secchia.
Right now his book Dragonfriend is on sale for only 99 cents. It’s #YA, has a fabulous cover, and I can’t wait to get to it in my to-be-read pile. And there is already a second book in the series, Dragonlove.
BUY DRAGONFRIEND NOW.
But there’s more. He also has a YA Dragon Shifter series. The first book Aranya is only $3.99. And his list of other great YA books is extensive.
BUY ARANYA NOW.
If you’ve been looking for a new indie author to fall for, I think Secchia is it!
Now go grab his books and Happy Reading.

 

The book you’ve all been waiting for is coming soon. GHOST HOPE, the fourth and final book of The PSS Chronicles series, will release in October 2015.
But I know that’s too long to wait.
That’s exactly why I’ve made the first three chapters (over 10,000 words) available over at PATREON for anyone to access RIGHT NOW by becoming one of my personal PSS Minions.

If you’re not familiar with Patreon, it’s a crowdfunding site similar to Kickstarter. However, on Patreon, instead of pledging for a one time project, you pledge to back an artist/creator for a monthly amount in exchange for regularly released exclusive content. So, to read the first three chapters of GHOST HOPE all you have to do is pledge $1 a month over at my Patreon Page and become a Minion (P.S.S. Minions are small but mighty, and every author needs about a million of them).
For only $3 a month, you get the first three chapters, AND you get to be directly involved in the Cover Design process for GHOST HOPE happening in August. You’ll get to offer your advice, see how a cover is designed step-by-step, and see the final product before anyone else.
For $5 a month, you get everything above, plus special edited out content from the entire series and The PSS Chronological Timeline coming after the release of the book.
And for just $10 a month, you get everything above, plus GHOST HOPE in all digital formats before it’s official release, AND all digital PSS related off-shoot content (short stories, off-shoot books, etc) for as long as you are a patron.
NOW, what are you waiting for? Go grab those FIRST THREE CHAPTERS.

 

Pleasantwick by M.L. Stoughton
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Price: $0.99
Lives will be lost, secrets revealed, and if Pleasantwick falls, Melinda and Luke could be separated — forever.
Ripley says: The premise is magical and original.
Soren says: Page-turning read. You won’t want to put it down.
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | Kobo

 

 

 

 

Cutlass by Ashley Nixon
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $0.99
There’s really only one rule when it comes to kidnapping: Don’t fall in love with your victim.
Ripley says: A swashbuckling romance with elves and magic. Need I say more?
Soren says: A thrilling ride of cross-genre and adventure.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

For I Could Lift My Finger and Black Out the Sun by Keith Soares
Genre: Superhero
Price: $0.99
A young nerd discovers that an accident has bestowed him with unique powers, and he’s not the only one.
Ripley says: I am in love with the title AND cover of this book.
Soren says:  Not your typical superhero origin story. It’s way better.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Cry of the Sea by D.G. Driver
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $2.99
After an oil spill, June finds three mermaids washed up on the beach struggling to breathe.
Ripley says: A fantasy that also raises questions about how we treat this world.
Soren says: Good plot woven with intrigue and suspense. 
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | Smashwords

 

 

 

 

Speak of the Devil by Shawna Romkey
Genre: Paranormal
Price; $2.99
What happens when falling in love and falling from grace collide? 
Ripley says: Beautiful storytelling that touches on some of life’s biggest questions.
Soren says:  Dark, raw, and not afraid to take you there.
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | Kobo | iBooks

 

 

 

 

Night of the Purple Moon by Scott Cramer
Genre: Dystopian
Price: $2.99
After a lethal pathogen kills all adults, Abby struggles to keep her siblings alive in the apocalyptic aftermath.
Ripley says: Great writing and gripping storytelling. This is YA at it’s best.
Soren says:  Over 580 rave reviews makes this one a sure thing. 
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

The Girl Who Ignored Ghosts by K.C. Tansley
Genre: Time Travel Mystery
Price; $3.99
The site of a grisly mystery, the Isle of Acacia is no place for a girl trying very hard not to see ghosts.
Ripley says: So many great genres wrapped up in one bookish package. 
Soren says: Just when you think you know where it’s going…
LINK: Amazon

 

 

The Assumption by Melissa Kuch
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $4.99
Two teens embark on a perilous journey to help a thirty-foot giant stop the end of the world.
Ripley says: So glad to see giants represented in YA so well.
Soren says: Great world-building and character development in this one.
LINK: Amazon

 

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Check out the International Bestselling Gardella Vampire Hunters Series from New York Times bestselling author Colleen Gleason.
Beneath the glitter of dazzling nineteenth century London Society lurks a bloodthirsty evil, and only Victoria can stop it. 
All five books now available!
Try the first book, The Rest Falls Away, FREE at the following retailers:
Amazon / B&N / iTunes / Google Play
And don’t miss the rest of the series:

Rises the Night (Book 2)

The Bleeding Dusk (Book 3)

When Twilight Burns (Book 4)

As Shadows Fade (Book 5)

The Key by Jennifer Anne Davis
Genre: Fantasy
Price: FREE
Within these pages lie kingdoms, castles, princes, and fair maidens, but make no mistake–this is no fairy tale.
Ripley says:
Don’t miss this award-winning YA fantasy series. 
Soren says: Cool map, an intriguing prologue, and a first chapter that grabs you.  
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | iBooks

 

 

 

The Woodlands by Lauren Nicolle Taylor
Genre: Dystopian Romance
Price: FREE
In a world where speaking her mind is punishable by death, Rose never expected to make it to sixteen.
Ripley says: I love authors who aren’t afraid to be hard on their characters.
Soren says: Awesome descriptive setting and excellent world-building.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

Radium Halos by W.J. May
Genre: Paranormal
Price: FREE
An incredulous group of heroes with a traitor in their midst. Some dreams are written in blood.
Ripley says: Good thing the next bookis available because you’re gonna to need it.  
Soren says: A nice new take on the superhero journey.
LINKS: Amazon | iBooks | B&N | Google

 

 

 

 

Whispering Wind by Karlie Mavre
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $0.99
Bound by destiny and a love that conquers all, with an oath sworn in blood.
Ripley says
: I love the cover, so dark and light at the same time.
Soren says:  A trio of well-developed characters you want to know and root for.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

The Geneva Project: Secrets by Christina Benjamin
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $0.99
Some people can’t keep a secret even if their life depends on it. And Geneva’s does.
Ripley says
: Awesome continuation ofBook One: The Geneva Project: Truth.
Soren says: Page-turning sequel with rave reviews. You won’t be disappointed. 
LINKS: Amazon | iBooks | Kobo | B&N

 

 

 

Want by Magus Tor
Genre: Dystopian
Price: $2.99
Earth has nearly been destroyed through global warming and the use of nuclear weapons as WWIII begins.
Ripley says: Another cover I just adore, and an author to watch.
Soren says: A sci-fi dystopian set in a World War III scenario with a gripping plot.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

Guardians of the Dead by S.L. Wilson
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $2.99
Amber Noble inherits an ancient destiny and her parents’ mysterious Other traits.
Ripley says: A modern, unique take on the fairytale tropes we all know and love.
Soren says:  A creepy, cool, cover that draws you in just like the story.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Chase the Dark by Annette Marie
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Price: $3.99
A young keeper of peace, a steamy incubus, and a dangerous draconian collide in Chase The Dark.
Ripley says
: If you’re looking for your new favorite YA heroine, you’ve just found her.
Soren says: 238 reviews and not a single one under three stars.
LINK: Amazon

 

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When not hard at work at my desk writing Ghost Hope, the final installment of The PSS Chronicles, I like to get out and talk to readers. Here are some of the places you can find me this summer and fall.

NW BOOK FESTIVAL, SATURDAY, JULY 25th, in Portland, Oregon at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Come find me at booth TEN with TEN other amazing local YA authors. We’ll have books. Come say “Hi” and get yours signed. For more information see the awesome festival website HERE.

WORLDCON 2015, AUGUST 19-23rd, 2015. Sadly, I will not actually be at SASQUAN, but my books will be. And not just my books, but a plethora of awesome fiction by many local Pacific Northwest Authors I know and love. Exact booth location and info coming soon.

ROSE CITY COMIC CON, September 19-20, 2015. PLEASE come find me at my new endeavor, Ripley’s Book Booth, where I will be showcasing books from many local genre authors. My son, Soren will be there helping me, and many authors will be there to sign books and talk comics and fiction. If you haven’t been to this local Con, you’re really missing out. Exact booth location and info coming as soon as I have it. Check out the CON WEBSITE HERE.

HILLSBORO FARMERS’ MARKET, SATURDAY, October 17, 9am-1pm at Jacobsen’s Books Booth right outside the store, with a possible appearance of the first paperback copies of Ghost Hope. At least, I hope. Find out more info about the Market HERE.

 

 

The Gatekeeper’s Sons by Eva Pohler
Genre: Fantasy
Price: FREE
An orphaned girl finds herself at the center of a war brewing among the gods of Olympus.
Ripley says: A great, modern, YA take on Greek mythology. 
Soren says: A six book series that will keep you coming back for more. 
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Grounded by G.P. Ching
Genre: Dystopian
Price: FREE
All my life I’ve worked to be simple. I can’t pretend anymore. Nothing about me is simple.
Ripley says: A real page-turner. Intense and well-written. 
Soren says: This blend of Amish culture and dystopian will blow you away.
LINKS: Amazon | iBooks | B&N | Kobo

 

 

 

 

Wings of Arian by Devri Walls
Genre: Fantasy
Price: FREE
If you’d never heard a lie, how would you discern that your entire life has been one?
Ripley says: I am so in love with this cover, I don’t even have words.
Soren says: Devri Walls is an author to watch. 
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

15 Minutes by Jill Cooper
Genre: Sci-fi/Time-travel
Price: FREE
What would you give for 15 minutes to change your past? Lara will give everything.
Ripley says: Well-executed YA time-travel with complex plotlines. 
Soren says: 58 rave reviews, and not a single one under 3 stars. 
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

The Geneva Project: Truth by Christina Benjamin
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $0.99
What if the key to uncovering your true identity was locked in a legend?
Ripley says: Not a single review under 4 stars makes this a sure buy.
Soren says: Winner of the Gold Medal for YA fiction at the 2014 Florida Authors & Publishers Awards
LINKS: Amazon | iBooks | B&N | Kobo 

 

 

 

 

Made by Design by J.L Myers
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Price: $2.99
Amelia’s outlawed romance with her race’s mortal enemy will be put to the ultimate test.
Ripley says: Twilight-esque with all the worst parts left out. 
Soren says:  Great for upper YA or adults who love the genre. 
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Becoming: The Balance Bringer by Debra Kristi
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $3.99
Is love, blood, and sisterhood enough to stop the dark secrets and power from destroying Ana?
Ripley says: Aren’t all great YA stories, at their core, about becoming. 
Soren says: Engaging, fast-paced, and a real page turner.
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | Kobo

 

 

 

 

Girls Can’t Be Knights by Lee French
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Price: $4.99
You can’t bare the Knights’ mark on your soul if you’re a girl. Or can you?
Ripley says: Set in my lovely hometown of Portland. 
Soren says: Strong female lead that proves herself worthy hero material.
LINKS: Amazon | Kobo | B&N | iBooks

 

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The Mind’s Eye by K.C. Finn
Genre: Historical Paranormal
Price: FREE
A girl with a telepathic gift finds a boy clinging to his last hope during the war-torn climate of Europe, 1940.
Ripley says: It is rare to find historical and paranormal intertwined as beautifully as this.
Soren says: Well-written, realistic and magical.
LINKS: Amazon | B&N

 

 

 

Rae of Hope by W.J. May
Genre: Paranormal
Price: FREE
How hard do you have to shake the family tree to find the truth about the past? 
Ripley says: Fantastic beginning to a wonderful series you don’t want to miss.
Soren says: Gripping. You won’t be able to put it down until the last page.
LINKS: Amazon | iBooks | B&N | Google

 

 

 

Chronicles of Fire and Ice by L.L. Hunter
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Price: FREE
Archangels are extinct and the world is now inhabited by a half-human, half-angel race called Nephilim.
Ripley says: This YA/NA crossover will be well-loved by older teens and adults
Soren says: That cover is phenominal! It gives me the chills.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

Edgewood by Karen McQuestion
Genre: Paranormal/Sci-fi
Price: FREE
Four very different teens are drawn together by an astrological event that grants each one a special power. 
Ripley says: Entertaining and original, with seamless writing that draws you in.
Soren says: Great character and story development. A must read.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

Breaking Out by Gayle Parness
Genre: Paranormal
Price: $0.99
Two shape-shifting boys on a road trip of independence discover more than they ever bargained for. 
Ripley says:This spin-off of Gayle’s acclaimed Rogue Shifter series is an amazing story in its own right.
Soren says:  Parness writes with a great sense of humor and realism. Excellent read.
LINKS: Amazon | iBooks | B&N

 

 

 

Touch of Death by Kelly Hashway
Genre: Paranormal
Price: $1.99
What if your kiss could kill and your touch could raise the dead?
Ripley says: A modern take on Medusa, Jodi Marshall is a the sort of teen anti-hero you can’t help but root for.
Soren says: Such a unique premise. I haven’t seen necromancers used in YA paranormal before.
LINKS: Amazon | B&N

 

 

 

Descendant by L.J. Amodeo
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Price: $0.99
Forbidden love, a sacred bloodline, and a powerful gift plague the last descendant of the holy one.
Ripley says: I love the cover of thisbook. It has such a haunting mood to match a haunting story.
Soren says: Will leave you wanting more. That’s for sure.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

The Gifting by K.E. Ganshert
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Price: $1.99
If science is right, then I am crazy. And crazy is dangerous.
Ripley says: Mystery, romance, and paranormal thrill will have you at the edge of your seat until the end.
Soren says: Not a single review under 4-stars on Amazon, and now I understand why.
LINKS: Amazon | Google | iBooks

 

 

Rebirth by Gayle Parness
Genre: Paranormal
Price: FREE
Ripley says: Great, intense beginning with a strong female lead.
Soren says: Featuring shifters, vampires, and Fae, Rebirth has an awesome mash-up of paranormal characters.
LINKS: Amazon | iBooks | B&N

 

 

 

 

Lichgates by S.M. Boyce
Genre: Fantasy
Price: FREE
Ripley says: Walk through the lichgate into the first book of this series, and you’ll never look back.
Soren says: There is excellent world-building in this YA fantasy.
LINKS: Amazon | iBooks | B&N | Kobo

 

 

 

 

Evolution by Kelly Carrero
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Price: FREE
Ripley says: Knock-out cover with a story line that pulls you in.  
Soren says: Unique concept set in Australia. Great start to the series.
LINKS: Amazon | iBooks | B&N | Google

 

 

 

 

 

Awoken by Sarah Noffke
Genre: Sci-fi
Price: $0.99
Ripley says: The main character of Awoken is so oddly wonderful.
Soren says: Now I need to do me some dream traveling.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

 

Tallas by Cathrina Constantine
Genre: Dystopian
Price: $0.99
Ripley says: Tightly-written, edge-of-your-seat dystopian. 
Soren says:  Haunting cover. Don’t miss this one.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

 

What Lies Inside by J.L. Myers
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Price: $2.99
Ripley says: Let this be your next vampire fix. You won’t regret it.
Soren says:  Just the right amount of angst and creepy with a great YA voice. 
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

 

The Reapers by Ali Winters
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $2.99
Ripley says: Ali Winters in an up-and-coming author to watch.
Soren says: Excellent concept and well-executed. It drew me in.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

 

Elk River by Gregory C. Randall
Genre: Mystery/LGBT
Price: $3.49
Ripley says: Poignant, well-written, and literary, It’s no wonder Gregory Randall is an award-winning author.
Soren says: The setting is 1956. As an avid history buff, that really intrigued me.
LINK: Amazon

 

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1/2986 by Annelie Wendeberg
Genre: Dystopian
Price: FREE
Ripley says: With believable characters and stellar world-building, this should be your next YA dystopian read.
Soren says: Gripping from the first page to the last.
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | iBooks

 

 

 

 

Guardians: The Girl by Lola StVil
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Price: FREE
Ripley says: Over 550 five-star reviews makes Guardians a sure pick.
Soren says: This is a full-on series with six books to keep you immersed in this awesome world.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

 

To Make a Witch by Heather Hamilton-Senter
Genre: Paranormal
Price: $0.99
Ripley says: Another wonderful story set in The Sword of Elements universe.
Soren says:  A page-turner with delightful, realistic characters.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

 

Foul is Fair by Jeffrey Cook and Katherine Perkins
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $2.99
Ripley says: Expertly written from the point of view of a teenager with ADHD. 
Soren says:  Check out this new Fair Folk release. I’m in love with that cover.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tiva Boon: Royal Guardian by Jenn Nixon
Genre: Sci-fi/Fantasy
Price: $2.99
Ripley says:  A stellar blend of fantasy and sci-fi with a kick-ass heroine as the lead.
Soren says:  The cover draws you in, and so does the story line.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

The Rooftop Inventor by Nooce Miller
Genre: Steampunk
Price: $2.99
Ripley says:  Historical, humorous, fantasy, steampunk, romance. Thisbook has everything in spades and does it all well.
Soren says: I want a ride on Theodocia’s airship. Now please!
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Rebel Song by Amanda J. Clay
Genre: Historical Romance
Price: $3.99
Ripley says: Not a single review under 3-stars.
Soren says: Star-crossed lovers in a world torn apart by rebellion.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

 

Thornbear by Michael C. Manning
Genre: Epic Fantasy
Price: $4.99
Ripley says: Game of Thrones fans, this is the epic, high fantasy YA you’ve been looking for.
Soren says:  If you haven’t read Michael G. Manning yet, you’ve seriously been missing out.
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | Kobo

 

 

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