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Sunday, February 22, 2015
APRI PRESENTS: YA AUTHOR SUZY TURNER
I'm super excited to announce that The Raven Saga and The Morgan Sisters are now available as ebook boxed sets - just in time for
Christmas! Both sets are priced at a reduced cost making them perfect Christmas gifts for lovers of
YA urban fantasy. If you have friends or family who love Harry Potter, then these sets are perfect
for you (or so I've been told)!
Books 1-4 of The Morgan Sisters
THE GHOST OF JOSIAH GRIMSHAW
Adopted sisters Lana Beth and Emma Jane are polar opposites, but when the same strange 'tattoo'
suddenly appears and winds its way up their bodies within days of each other, they soon realize
there's more to their relationship than they could ever have imagined.
Sent off to London for two weeks of 'work experience', the Morgan Sisters soon find themselves being initiated into the ancient Praxos Foundation, one that protects the innocent while fighting evil, both human and supernatural.
At the same time, Lana Beth and Emma Jane must also investigate why the sweet but sometimes pesky ghost of Josiah Grimshaw just won't leave them alone.
DAISY MADIGAN'S PARADISE
When tragedy falls upon 15 year old Daisy Madigan, she escapes to the only place she feels safe,
the cemetery of Abney Park. There, in the company of the dearly departed, she realizes she is
changing, growing stronger and faster by the day. But in the darkness lurks a terror even she can't
imagine facing.
THE TEMPORAL STONE
It's been a couple of months since Emma and Lana entered the Praxos Academy and life has
been hectic ever since. What with regular A level classes combined with learning all about the
supernatural world, control classes, self defence and fight night, the girls are constantly busy.
But when their world seems to stop right in front of them, they and their fellow Watchers, have a huge mystery to solve. A mystery which will lead them on a long road trip across south west England where they will meet all kinds of strange creatures, some intent on causing harm and others desperate to put a stop to the problem.
LOOKING FOR LUCY JO
It's their first Christmas since entering the Praxos Academy and 16-year-old sisters Lana Beth and
Emma Jane Morgan are looking forward to some serious R&R. But when their little sister
mysteriously disappears from her bed on Christmas Eve, all thoughts of fun disappear with her.
Emma and Lana must do everything in their power to locate her and bring her home safely. Easier
said than done, they are forced to go on yet another journey, this time taking them out to the murky
depths of the North Sea as well as to the far reaches of southern Portugal.
˃˃˃ "I would go so far as to say that this could be the beginnings of a series as good as those by J.K. Rowling!"
˃˃˃ "I loved the bad guys, the graveyard antics, the talking dead, the superpowers of the kick- a** ninja chicks, and the rite of initiation the sisters go through"
Books 1-3 of The Raven Saga
RAVEN
After the inexplicable disappearance of Lilly Taylor's parents, she has no choice but to move to
Canada where she unravels some frightening yet intriguing family secrets...
Her whole life had been based on a lie. Lilly had grown up in a loveless home with a father who she had barely ever seen and a mother who was... well, not very motherly.
After they mysteriously disappear without a trace, Lilly is sent to Canada where she finds a whole new way of life. A life filled with love and people who care for her. But that's not all she discovers, Lilly also finds out that she isn't who, or what, she thinks she is.
Lilly has a very special ability and it's just a matter of time before her true self starts to shine. And when it does, her life will never be the same again.
Raven is a fantasy novel for children and young adults set in the beautiful province of British Columbia.
DECEMBER MOON
On her 15th birthday, December Moon discovers she is the descendant of a family of witches, kept
in the dark her entire life in an effort to protect her. But when Lilly, her best friend, finds herself in
danger from one of the world's most evil vampires, December will do everything in her power to
stop him. December Moon is a fantasy novel for children and young adults set in BC, Canada.
THE LOST SOUL
December and Lilly have got their work cut out for them. Not only are they desperately trying to
figure out the identity of the Lost Soul, and track him down, they've also got to investigate why
Powell River's newest resident has got all of their men falling at her feet.
But when they learn that the Nephilim might be involved, it becomes clear that they're all in extreme danger...
About Suzy
The Morgan Sisters
Books 1-4 of The Morgan Sisters
THE GHOST OF JOSIAH GRIMSHAW
Sent off to London for two weeks of 'work experience', the Morgan Sisters soon find themselves being initiated into the ancient Praxos Foundation, one that protects the innocent while fighting evil, both human and supernatural.
At the same time, Lana Beth and Emma Jane must also investigate why the sweet but sometimes pesky ghost of Josiah Grimshaw just won't leave them alone.
DAISY MADIGAN'S PARADISE
THE TEMPORAL STONE
But when their world seems to stop right in front of them, they and their fellow Watchers, have a huge mystery to solve. A mystery which will lead them on a long road trip across south west England where they will meet all kinds of strange creatures, some intent on causing harm and others desperate to put a stop to the problem.
LOOKING FOR LUCY JO
˃˃˃ "I would go so far as to say that this could be the beginnings of a series as good as those by J.K. Rowling!"
˃˃˃ "I loved the bad guys, the graveyard antics, the talking dead, the superpowers of the kick- a** ninja chicks, and the rite of initiation the sisters go through"
The Raven Saga
Books 1-3 of The Raven Saga
RAVEN
Her whole life had been based on a lie. Lilly had grown up in a loveless home with a father who she had barely ever seen and a mother who was... well, not very motherly.
After they mysteriously disappear without a trace, Lilly is sent to Canada where she finds a whole new way of life. A life filled with love and people who care for her. But that's not all she discovers, Lilly also finds out that she isn't who, or what, she thinks she is.
Lilly has a very special ability and it's just a matter of time before her true self starts to shine. And when it does, her life will never be the same again.
Raven is a fantasy novel for children and young adults set in the beautiful province of British Columbia.
DECEMBER MOON
THE LOST SOUL
But when they learn that the Nephilim might be involved, it becomes clear that they're all in extreme danger...
Although Suzy is a Yorkshire lass at heart, she left her home town of Rotherham, UK, to move to
Portugal with her family when she was ten. The Algarve continues to be her home, where she lives
with her childhood sweetheart, Michael, two neurotic dogs and a cat who thinks she's a princess.
Shortly after completing her studies, Suzy was offered the position of trainee journalist for a
local English newspaper. Her love of writing developed and a few years later she moved on to
become assistant editor for the region's largest English language publisher. Since then she has
also worked as the editor of one of the Algarve's most loved monthly lifestyle magazines. Early
in 2010 however, Suzy began working as a full time author. She has since written several books:
Raven, December Moon, The Lost Soul (The Raven Saga), Daisy Madigan's Paradise, The Ghost of
Josiah Grimshaw, The Temporal Stone, Looking for Lucy Jo (The Morgan Sisters),
Forever Fredless and And Then There Was You (for
adults only!).
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Chick Lit Blog: http://www.fictiondreams.com</ div>
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Chick Lit Blog: http://www.fictiondreams.com</ div>
Saturday, December 20, 2014
APRI PRESENTS: Kristal McKerrington on Spreaker - HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Hello all,
Happy Holidays. A quick little podcast for you all to enjoy so make sure that you enjoy it.
Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/kristalsmckerringtonsfanpage?ref=bookmarks
Susan Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/SusanFamilySeries?ref=bookmarks
Twitter: https://twitter.com/K_McKerrington
Happy Holidays. A quick little podcast for you all to enjoy so make sure that you enjoy it.
Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/kristalsmckerringtonsfanpage?ref=bookmarks
Susan Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/SusanFamilySeries?ref=bookmarks
Twitter: https://twitter.com/K_McKerrington
APRI PRESENTS: LEE RYDER - Author & Blogger & Editor & Reviewer
Lee Ryder is a mother of 3 children and one angel. She currently lives in New England. She started writing small works at an early age and was featured in local publications. She studied theater and vocal performance and was featured in several plays. She believes in love at first sight and married her soul mate at age 19. She also has read reviewed and edited other published works.
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Irish Eyes https://www.chatebooks.com/
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Kobo:
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Kiler Davenport Live: Interview with Author Lee Ryder
To hear the full show hit the play button on the player below
Monday, December 8, 2014
Saturday, December 6, 2014
APRI PRESENTS: Interview with Contemporary Romance and YA Urban Fantasy Author Suzy Turner
ABOUT THE AUTHOR - SUZY TURNER
Although Suzy is a Yorkshire lass at heart, she left her home town of Rotherham, UK, to move to
Portugal with her family when she was ten. The Algarve continues to be her home, where she lives
with her childhood sweetheart, Michael, two neurotic dogs and a cat who thinks she's a princess.
Shortly after completing her studies, Suzy was offered the position of trainee journalist for a
local English newspaper. Her love of writing developed and a few years later she moved on to
become assistant editor for the region's largest English language publisher. Since then she has also
worked as the editor of one of the Algarve's most loved monthly lifestyle magazines. Early in 2010
however, Suzy began working as a full time author. She has since written several books: Raven,
December Moon, The Lost Soul (The Raven Saga), Daisy Madigan's Paradise, The Ghost of Josiah
Grimshaw, The Temporal Stone, Looking for Lucy Jo (The Morgan Sisters), Forever Fredless and
And Then There Was You.
Portugal with her family when she was ten. The Algarve continues to be her home, where she lives
with her childhood sweetheart, Michael, two neurotic dogs and a cat who thinks she's a princess.
Shortly after completing her studies, Suzy was offered the position of trainee journalist for a
local English newspaper. Her love of writing developed and a few years later she moved on to
become assistant editor for the region's largest English language publisher. Since then she has also
worked as the editor of one of the Algarve's most loved monthly lifestyle magazines. Early in 2010
however, Suzy began working as a full time author. She has since written several books: Raven,
December Moon, The Lost Soul (The Raven Saga), Daisy Madigan's Paradise, The Ghost of Josiah
Grimshaw, The Temporal Stone, Looking for Lucy Jo (The Morgan Sisters), Forever Fredless and
And Then There Was You.
APRI: Could you tell us a bit about your path to pulication?
ST: Of course! I actually used to work as a magazine editor but I was made redundant less than a year
into the job because of the economic climate. As I'd already started to write my first YA book
(Raven), it just seemed like the perfect time to try and get it published, so I became a full time
author (cool, huh?). I tried to find an agent but it proved incredibly difficult so I started researching
self-publishing and the rest, as they say, is history! I've published nine novels in totals.
into the job because of the economic climate. As I'd already started to write my first YA book
(Raven), it just seemed like the perfect time to try and get it published, so I became a full time
author (cool, huh?). I tried to find an agent but it proved incredibly difficult so I started researching
self-publishing and the rest, as they say, is history! I've published nine novels in totals.
APRI: For you what is the hardest part about being a writer? What do you love about it?
ST: I think the hardest part is marketing and promotion. It's part and parcel of an author's life these days and it's not easy! I love almost everything else about it though. Right at the beginning when I get an idea in my head right through until I write The End. It's enormously satisfying.
APRI: What advice do you have for aspiring young authors (children and teenagers)?
ST: To go for it and dream big! Write what you're passionate about and don't let anyone get you down. You CAN do it, as long as you believe in yourself.
APRI: Can you give us any insights into the stories behind the novels?
ST: Raven was inspired by a visit to Canada in 2009. I was sitting on a glorious beach surrounded
by huge pieces of driftwood and fish kept jumping out of the water in front of me. My mind just
went into overdrive and I started to imagine vampires, changeling and werewolves all hiding in the
forests behind me. It was wonderful!
by huge pieces of driftwood and fish kept jumping out of the water in front of me. My mind just
went into overdrive and I started to imagine vampires, changeling and werewolves all hiding in the
forests behind me. It was wonderful!
The Morgan Sisters series was actually inspired by a man I worked with on a movie a couple of
years ago. He was such a great person to be around, really fun, you know? Well, I just knew that I
wanted to create a character based on him. Declan Alexander was born shortly there-after.
years ago. He was such a great person to be around, really fun, you know? Well, I just knew that I
wanted to create a character based on him. Declan Alexander was born shortly there-after.
APRI: What was your reading life like? Did you have any favorite titles or authors and if so which
ones and why?
ones and why?
ST: I'm a HUGE reader. I just love books so much. I love being taken away deep into my imagination. I've read so many awesome books over the years. However I didn't really discover YA urban fantasy until Harry Potter and Twilight! Since then I read just about anything – YA, chick lit,
contemporary romance, drama, mystery, etc. But my favourite is definitely YA urban fantasy. Some
favourite indie authors include Melissa Pearl, Patti Roberts and Shalini Boland.
contemporary romance, drama, mystery, etc. But my favourite is definitely YA urban fantasy. Some
favourite indie authors include Melissa Pearl, Patti Roberts and Shalini Boland.
APRI: Why did you start writing young adult romance?
ST: Actually my romance books aren't YA, they're more for adults. Although Forever Fredless can be
read by younger readers. I actually started writing FF before Raven... years ago! But I kept stopping
for various reasons. It wasn't until recently that I finally got it done!
read by younger readers. I actually started writing FF before Raven... years ago! But I kept stopping
for various reasons. It wasn't until recently that I finally got it done!
APRI: What is your best advice for hopeful YA writers?
ST: YA is HUGE right now. There's potential to reach so many readers because it doesn't just appeal to teenagers, it's also really popular with adults too, especially women. My advice is to read read read. The more YA you read, the better YA writer you'll become.
APRI: What kind of research do you do to write romances?
ST: I haven't done any research for either of my romance novels – all the places they're set in, I've been to. So I guess you could say I wrote from experience :)
APRI: What were you like as a teenager, writing and otherwise?
ST: I was a really well behaved teenager, apparently a nice kid to be around! I wasn't ever particularly
moody and I always helped my dad around the house. My mum died when I was 13, so maybe
that had something to do with it. I didn't write much, except for school but reading? Well, I read
anything I could get my hands on – horror, chick lit, romance, cheesy romance, kids books. I loved
it all!
moody and I always helped my dad around the house. My mum died when I was 13, so maybe
that had something to do with it. I didn't write much, except for school but reading? Well, I read
anything I could get my hands on – horror, chick lit, romance, cheesy romance, kids books. I loved
it all!
APRI: Is it possible to find bits of you in your characters? If so which one(s) and which bit(s)?
ST: I think there's probably little parts of me in every character I write. But none are really based on me.
APRI: Where do you work now? How is the space conducive to triggering your imagination?
ST: I'm very fortunate to have the most beautiful little summer house in the garden where I write. It's quite new so I've only written one book in there but I was like a thing possessed! I wrote that first draft in less than a week, so I guess you could say it's the perfect writing nook!
APRI: What about adults interested in breaking into publishing?
ST: My advice is the same as it is for kids. Stay positive, don't let negativity get you down and read as much as you can. Reading is just as important as writing. Oh and never give up. If you are passionate about it then you will succeed.
APRI: What question have you always wanted to be asked in an interview? How would you answer that question?
ST: Oh that's a tough one. I'm not really sure to be honest!
APRI: If you were writing a book about your life what would the title be?
ST: Love Is All Around (that's very cheesy, I know!)
APRI: Favorite quote?
ST: Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new - Albert Einstein
APRI: Does the age of your audience affect how you develop characters or the kind of story you decide to tell?
ST: I actually prefer writing for a younger audience so I'm more used to writing those kind of books than writing for adults so it's when I write adult books that I have to change my mindset! I guess that means I'm still a kid (just a big one!).
APRI: What are you working on now?
ST: I'm currently having a break as I'm going away on vacation very soon (YAY!) but my next book will be something I've been planning over recent weeks. It's another Raven Saga book! Back by popular demand :)
APRI: Is there anything you would like to add?
ST: Just to say thank you so much for this interview. It was really good fun! Oh and Merry Christmas:)
For more information about Suzy Turner see links below:
Website: www.suzyturner.com
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/suzyturner
Facebook: www.facebook.com/suzyturnerbooks
Facebook Romance: http://www.facebook.com/suzyturnerromance
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/suzy_turner
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/suzyturnerbooks
YA Blog: http://www.suzyturner.blogspot.com
Chick Lit Blog: http://www.fictiondreams.com
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/suzyturner
Facebook: www.facebook.com/suzyturnerbooks
Facebook Romance: http://www.facebook.com/suzyturnerromance
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/suzy_turner
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/suzyturnerbooks
YA Blog: http://www.suzyturner.blogspot.com
Chick Lit Blog: http://www.fictiondreams.com
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