Happy 2nd Birthday to Visions of Zarua my debut #standalone #epicfantasy – It’s #giveaway time!

Posted on November 16, 2017 by suzannerogersonfantasyauthor

It has been two years since I published my first book, Visions of Zarua. This time two years ago I was buzzing with fear and excitement, and still in shock that I had actually released my baby into the world.

Now, with two books published and a third planned for next year, I feel more confidant as a self published author.

On the anniversary of Visions of Zarua’s Ebook publication, I’ve enjoyed reading through the reviews on Amazon and Goodreads to appreciate how well received it has been by the public. I thought I’d share the latest stats with you, before announcing my two giveaways…

Goodreads: Visions of Zarua has an average rating of 4.32 stars with 28 ratings and 16 reviews. It’s currently on the bookshelves of over 1520 people.

Amazon UK has 19 reviews and an average of 4.5 star rating.

Amazon US is a bit behind with 12 reviews and a 4.3 star ratings.

And now here’s the link to enter my Goodreads giveaway. It’s open worldwide, so why not have a go.

Goodreads Book Giveaway

Visions of Zarua

by Suzanne Rogerson

Giveaway ends November 24, 2017.

See the giveaway details
at Goodreads.

I’m also giving away an Ebook on my blog! All you have to do is comment on this post and I’ll pick a random winner on 24th November, the same day the paperback giveaway ends. If you’ve already read it, you can still comment and nominate a friend to receive an early Christmas present!

I’d love you to retweet and share this post with as many people as possible too, but it’s not a requirement for entry.

You can find out more about Visions of Zarua – A standalone epic fantasy, by following the links below (don’t forget it’s also available to read for free on Kindle Unlimited);

Amazon UK and Amazon US.

And if you have read Visions and would like to leave a review, I would love to read your thoughts. I’m still hoping to break the 20 review barrier by Christmas, so it would be great if you could help me out.

I’ll end with my favourite photo quote from the blog tour last year…

Day 4 – Visions of Zarua Blog Tour #fantasy #blog

Posted on June 30, 2016 by suzannerogersonfantasyauthor

This is day 4 of the blog tour. Time for a quick recap of what’s happened so far, and what’s to come.

The giveaway to win an ebook is still running, but be quick there’s only 2 days left to enter.

Rafflecopter Giveaway

On Monday, Cathy kicked off the tour here.

Tuesday, Rosie posted her review here

Indie Wednesday guest post where I talked about the evolution of Visions of Zarua, and Book spotlight with Bookwraiths (who also kindly set up the giveaway for me.)

Later today I’ll be interviewed by Faith Rivens and she’ll be sharing her review as well.

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Visions of Zarua has been receiving some great 4 and 5 star reviews on Amazon UK Amazon US Goodreads. I love to see my readers views and opinions, and am fascinated how some people love Paddren, and others love Varnia. What about you?

Here’s the schedule and the remaining links for the rest of the tour. Please do drop by these great blogs.

Thurs 30th June aliasfaithrivens Review & Interview

Fri 1st July TheTattoedBookGeek Novel extract & Promo Post

Sat 2nd July teripolen Promo Post

Sun 3rd July alinefromabook Review & Promo Post

Mon 4th July barbedwords Review & Post about Varina and her favourite recipe

Tues 5th July baubtaub Review, Interview and Giveaway

Wed 6th July shelleywilson Promo post

Thurs 7th July jenanita01 Review

Fri 8th July spookymrsgreen Promo Post

Sat 9th July thehappymeerkatreviews Review & Promo Post

Sun 10th July color me in Cyanide and Cherry Review

Sun 10th July Lucciagray Q&A

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Other news;

I’ve just made a small adjustment to the ebook price – $3.99 & £2.99 on Amazon (others to follow).

I’ve just filed my first ever tax return as a self employed author.

Yesterday I received my first ever royalty payment from Amazon.

Birthday #ebook #giveaway results

Posted on May 21, 2016 by suzannerogersonfantasyauthor

I have picked a name to receive the free ebook of Visions of Zarua and contacted the winner this morning. Well done Em on Keystrokeblog, I really hope you enjoy Visions of Zarua.

I appreciate all the lovely birthday wishes I received and I’m sorry if your name didn’t get picked.

There will be another chance to win some free copies of the ebook in two weeks time. Brook Cottages are running a Book Blitz day for me on Saturday 4th of June and there will be a Rafflecopter giveaway as well. I hope you can join me for that.

Have a brilliant weekend everyone. Happy reading.

Birthday #Giveaway – #ebook copy of Visions of Zarua

Posted on May 19, 2016 by suzannerogersonfantasyauthor

To celebrate my birthday today and the 6 month birthday of my book, I thought I’d run a mini giveaway. Just leave a comment below and share this with all your friends. I’ll pick a name out of a hat (or something similar!) Friday evening 20th May. The more responses I get, the more names I’ll pick. Join in my birthday celebration now.

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See what others have been saying about Visions of Zarua on Amazon and Goodreads.

‘It’s so lovely to read a book that is a stand alone completed tapestry… I definitely recommend you give this book a try as it’s a real all in-one fantastical adventure story.’

‘Wonderful fantasy meets mystery!’

‘Dark sorcery with slithering secrets… Visions of Zarua casts a shadow of excitement giving the fantasy genre a nice little jolt.’

‘Thrilling and dark fantasy novel… from the very first chapter I was hooked. Overall I just love this book… I can’t wait to read more of the author’s work’

‘Enjoyable read with a hint of classic “who dunnit”…’

‘A brilliant read… would recommend to anyone who likes murder, mystery and of course fantasy’

‘The perfect amount of epicness… one of those fantasy books that can please any reader’

‘If you want a great book that takes you away from the monotony of daily life, then this is the book for you’

‘Gripping, well written story…the intertwined stories kept me gripped until the end. I recommend, even if you’re not a fantasy fan!’

‘…putting this book down, because of the non-reader-friendly-world I live in, made me unhappy. Mrs Rogerson deserves standing ovation for her debut novel… I will applaud with pride and appreciation. Visions of Zarua was simply a story that I love.’

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Two wizards, 350 years apart. Together they must save the realm of Paltria from Zarua’s dark past.

An ancient darkness haunts the realm of Paltria. Apprentice wizard Paddren is plagued by visions of a city on the brink of annihilation. When his master Kalesh dies in mysterious circumstances, the Royal Order of Wizards refuses to investigate. Helped by his childhood friend, the skilled tracker Varnia, and her lover Leyoch, Paddren vows to find the killer. The investigation leads Paddren down a sinister path of assassins, secret sects and creatures conjured by blood magic. But he is guided by a connection with a wizard from centuries ago – a wizard whose history holds the key to the horror at the heart of the abandoned city of Zarua. Can Paddren decipher his visions in time to save the Paltrian people from the dark menace of Zarua’s past?

Sample chapters are available on Smashwords Amazon UK Amazon US

Don’t forget to comment and share.

Thank you.

Enter to #win #epicfantasy Visions of Zarua in the #Goodreads #Giveaway

Posted on March 10, 2016 by suzannerogersonfantasyauthor

Top reviewers say;

‘Thrilling and dark fantasy novel that really keeps you gripped from beginning to end!’

‘The perfect amount of epicness.’

Two wizards, 350 years apart. Together they must save the realm of Paltria from Zarua’s dark past.

Apprentice wizard Paddren is plagued by visions of a city on the brink of annihilation. When his master Kalesh dies in mysterious circumstances, the Royal Order of Wizards refuses to investigate. Helped by his childhood friend, the skilled tracker Varnia, and her lover Leyoch, Paddren vows to find the killer. The investigation leads Paddren down a sinister path of assassins, secret sects and creatures conjured by blood magic. But he is guided by a connection with a wizard from centuries ago – a wizard whose history holds the key to the horror at the heart of the abandoned city of Zarua. Can Paddren decipher his visions in time to save the Paltrian people from the dark menace of Zarua’s past?

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I’ve decided to run another Goodreads Giveaway, though I’m limiting it to the UK. Sorry to everyone else, I just wanted to have a UK winner this time. I will run another giveaway in the future though.

The giveaway runs 10th – 24th March and 1 lucky winner from the UK will receive a signed paperback.

If you are intrigued by the blurb and fancy a bargain, I’m running a price promo on Visions of Zarua. Ebook only 99p / $1.99 available. amazon smashwords nook

Click Goodreads Giveaway to enter now.

Please share and spread the word.

#WritingCompetition – still time to get your entries in! #wwwblogs

Posted on January 6, 2016 by suzannerogersonfantasyauthor

I love a themed competition to get the ideas flowing. Here’s one worth looking into Theme – The Key. Not long to go though, deadline 30th January. Good luck everyone.

Alison Williams Writing

writing comp

Written a short story over the Christmas break? New Year’s Resolution to get you name out there and submit more stories? Why not try Sandalle’s Short Story Competition? The closing date is 30th January so there’s still time for a final proof and polish.

This is a brand new competition that is relatively cheap to enter – the entry fee is only £5.00, with money raised helping to fund the prizes. The Sandalle group is a very small and very dedicated group of writers, poets and actors who give up their free time to help other writers, running competitions and events and giving critiques. So by entering this competition you might not only win a prize and have a writing credential for your writing CV, you’ll also be helping a dedicated group of volunteers.

There’s another incentive too. If the winning writers have a novel they’re hoping to submit or…

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