I’m really excited to share this post celebrating my debut novel, Visions of Zarua, having a Czech publishing deal! As well as reading the review previously posted on Happymeerkatreviews, you can also win a paperback copy in English. The giveaway is international, please head over to My Peacock Books for more details…
I am running a Kindle Countdown Deal for Book 1 in the Silent Sea Chronicles. The Lost Sentinel is just 99p for one week only.
Book 2 The Sentinel’s Reign is also on a pre-order offer of just 99p. The price will go up after publication on 29th June 2018.
That means right now you can pick up both books for just £1.98
Here’s the info about the first two books in the trilogy…
BOOK 1 – THE LOST SENTINEL
The magical island of Kalaya is dying, along with its Sentinel. With the Kalayan people turning their back on magic, can Tei help the exiles find their new Sentinel before it’s too late?
The Assembly controls Kalaya. Originally set up to govern, they now persecute those with magic and exile them to the Turrak Mountains.
Tei, a tailor’s daughter, has always hidden her magic. But when her father’s old friend visits and warns them to flee to the mountains she must leave her old life behind.
On the journey, an attack leaves her father mortally wounded. He entrusts her into the care of two exiles, Rike and Garrick, and on his deathbed makes a shocking confession.
Struggling with self-doubt, Tei joins the exiles in the search for their lost Sentinel. But mysterious Masked Riders want the Sentinel too, and time, as well as hope, is running out.
How can Tei help the Kalayan people reunite and save the magic when their ignorance threatens to destroy them all?
Follow Tei’s journey through the magical land of Kalaya and the Astral Plane.
ORDER FOR 99p / 99c 1 week only
BOOK 2 – THE SENTINEL’S REIGN
The new Sentinel’s reign is doomed to failure unless Tei can prevent the Kalayan people from plunging into war.
With the new Sentinel initiated and the magic restored on Kalaya, life is flourishing for Tei and the exiles. But Rathnor’s plans for war soon escalate and thwart any chance of peace.
Brogan’s position on the Assembly is uncertain as rumours circulate that he is an exile spy.
After an attempt on his life, Farrell is more determined than ever to build a home for his people on Stone Haven. But the council have their sights set on Kalaya and Farrell struggles to steer them from war.
As trouble brews within and outside forces gather against them, can the exiles keep their hold on the magic, or will this spell the end of Kalaya and its people?
JUST 99p / 99c TO PRE-ORDER A COPY NOW
Note – To those who pre-ordered The Sentinel’s Reign at the higher price of £2.99, please be assured you are covered by the Amazon price promise guarantee and will only be charged 99p on the publication date 29th June 2018.
Thank you to those who entered my first ever Rafflecopter giveaway last week. Two winners have been randomly selected and I have contacted them this morning via email.
The winner of the signed paperback is Iri and the ebook is Freddie. Congratulations to both of you, check your emails for more details!
For those that missed out, The Lost Sentinel is going on sale for 1 week only as of 4th June 2018. I will be posting more about that next week.
In the meantime, have a great weekend everyone!
In the next day or so I will be setting up the paperback version of my new book, The Sentinel’s Reign. It will be the third book I’ve published since 2015.
The first two paperback went through Createspace, which I have found easy and straightforward but being in the UK I would prefer to be able to get a local proof copy and not wait on shipping time and have to pay so much for postage etc. It will also be cheaper to buy my own stock without having to add on overseas postage.
I’ve heard good and bad about the KDP print books and I’m reluctant to take the plunge now. Is it worth it? Should I go for it and switch the other two books over too?
I’m reaching out to those indie authors who have made the switch to ask what you think. Was it easy? Would you recommend it?
Or perhaps, like me, you’re unsure or you’ve decided to stick with Createspace. I would love to know what other indie authors are doing about their print books and if you have any advice to share. I’m sure many people are having the same doubts and we can help each other.
The Sentinel’s Reign – Book 2 in the Silent Sea Chronicles will be published on 29th June 2018. You can preorder it here!
Blurb
The new Sentinel’s reign is doomed to failure unless Tei can prevent the island and its people from plunging into war.
With the new Sentinel initiated and the magic restored on Kalaya, life is looking good for Tei and the exiles. But Rathnor’s plans for war soon escalate and thwart any chance of a peaceful life.
Brogan’s position on the Assembly becomes tenuous as rumours spread that he is an exile spy.
Farrell is recovering from an attempt on his life, and is more determined than ever for his people to build a life on Stone Haven. But the council have their sights set on Kalaya and Farrell struggles to steer them away from the prospect of war.
As trouble brews within and outside forces gather against them, can the exiles keep their hold on the magic, or will this be the end of the island of Kalaya and its people?
You can preorder on Amazon here
Add it to your Goodreads bookshelf here
Now this is the moment I have been waiting for! Here is the beautiful cover of The Sentinel’s Reign…
I love it, I hope you do too. Let me know in the comments.
And if you missed Book One in the series here’s the details.
The magical island of Kalaya is dying, along with its Sentinel. With the Kalayan people turning their back on magic, can Tei help the exiles find their new Sentinel before it’s too late?
Those who follow my blog may remember a while ago I mentioned I’d been contacted by a publisher about a Czech translation of my debut novel, Visions of Zarua.
Well last week I received the signed contract so I can finally announce the deal is official!
I do not have a publication date as yet but I’m so happy to share this news and to say I will soon be a traditionally published author! That is a dream come true, even if it has come about in a totally unexpected way.
I am so proud of this book and can’t wait to see what it looks like in Czech!
For those of you unfamiliar with the book here’s the blurb…
Why not see what others have been saying on Amazon via universal book link.
I am currently approaching agents with this book and would really love to get some more reviews on Amazon and Goodreads, or to be featured on your book blogs. If you are willing to post an honest review in exchange for a free copy, please get in touch using my contact form. Alternatively, Visions of Zarua is enrolled in Kindle Unlimited where members can read it for free.
I hope to have more news to share soon, but for now thanks for reading.
Thanks to Rebecca, on Rebeccahowiebooks for coming up with this #indiemarch tag idea for the month of march.
Here’s my offering for day 1
You can join in on your blog or on Instagram. Here’s the list of the daily prompts.
Copy your link onto Rebecca’s post here.
Come on, let’s ignore the snow and support our fellow indie authors.
I love the idea of #Indiemarch.
Let’s all get behind Rebecca Howie’s idea and celebrate our own books by taking part in this tag everyday throughout March.
It’s a week before Nanowrimo starts and I haven’t prepared at all. This post has really inspired me to start planning, and I’m looking forward to checking out the links as well. Book 3 here I come!
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