tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65270667408154359992024-03-12T20:40:44.589-07:00Welcome to Everealm!Fantasy-Romance Books by J.D. WrightUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6527066740815435999.post-49510373191739132012017-04-29T17:15:00.001-07:002017-04-29T17:15:28.104-07:00Announcements<a href="http://www.authorjdwright.com/2017/04/announcements.html" target="_blank">**Cross-posted from my Author site**</a><br />
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Good evening, everyone!<br />
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I've been a busy bee over here. You'd never know it from how quiet I've been, but when I'm silent it's usually because I'm knee-deep in writing. And boy, have I been!<br />
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I'm taking part in a contemporary romance anthology through my new publisher. It's military themed and will contain a collection of short stories with the same theme. Also, I am currently about 70% through my first full-length contemporary romance novel. I've never written contemporary before so it's a big change from fantasy and paranormal. I'm also playing around with 1st person POV and learning new writing methods.<br />
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<b>Here are some updates on current and future projects:</b><br />
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<u><b>July 11, 2017</b></u> - <i>Craving: Soldiers Anthology</i> will be released!<br />
- My short story is about two Navy sailors getting a second chance at love. Aww...<br />
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<u><b>August 15, 2017</b></u> - <i>Masked</i> will be released!<br />
- I'm still waiting on the cover and will start working with the editor mid-June.<br />
- As soon as ARCs are available, my ARC team will be the first to know!<br />
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<u><b>Projects I'm working on now:</b></u><br />
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<i><b>~ Masked Sequel (unnamed)</b></i><br />
- I'm over halfway through the second book of the Superheroes Undercover series. I've paused in writing but will pick it up after my editor and I finish working on the first book.<br />
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<i><b>~ Contemp. Romance (unnamed)</b></i><br />
- At around 70%. This was actually supposed to be another anthology submission (holiday themed) but once I got started, I just couldn't stop at 10,000 words! It's a fake date romance set in the South.<br />
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<i><b>~ Song of Shadows (Songs of Everealm - Book Four)</b></i><br />
- I'm on Chapter 17 at the moment. I am tweaking the plot a bit for the next book-and-a-half to add more variety to the storyline. Turns out, a short break from Everealm was exactly what I needed to get my creative juices flowing!<br />
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Don't forget to join my general mailing list if you haven't already. It's on the right side of <a href="http://www.authorjdwright.com/" target="_blank">my author website</a>, at the top. When it gets closer to <i>Masked</i>'s release date, I will start sending out newsletters more regularly.<br />
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That's all for now. I'm super excited about the stuff I'm working on this year. If you have any book recommendations, let me know! I'm always on the hunt for a new book to read. :)<br />
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~J.D.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6527066740815435999.post-33196659113538666102017-02-27T16:40:00.000-08:002017-02-27T16:42:13.245-08:00Update & New Author Site!<span style="font-size: large;">Greetings, readers!</span><br />
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I know it's been awhile since I posted anything here. If you follow me on Twitter and Facebook, you might have seen that I have been taking a short break from Everealm and busy with a new project (that has been picked up by a publishing company!!!) More on that in a moment.<br />
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First up: I have a new author website!<br />
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This website (everealmseries.blogspot.com) will still include all things related to Everealm. The new site is more of a general page where all of my future and current projects will be highlighted. Feel free to check it out now and subscribe to my general mailing list here:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am happy to announce that <i><b>Masked</b></i>, the first book of my new superhero series, has been accepted by <u><b>Limitless Publishing</b></u>! </span></div>
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I will be posting on my new author site as soon as I have a release date. So make sure you sign up for the mailing list or follow me on social media so you're the first to know.<br />
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For now, a little bit about that series:<br />
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<li><b>Title:</b> Masked</li>
<li><b>Series:</b> Superhero UnderCover (Book One)</li>
<li><b>Genre:</b> Paranormal with Romantic Elements</li>
<li><b>Age:</b> Upper YA</li>
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Vada’s To-Do List:</u><br />
- Turn 18 (check!)<br />
- Register super name<br />
- Order supersuit<br />
- Attend superhero indoctrination<br />
- Graduate high school<br />
- Start kicking criminal tail!<br />
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Vada Lawson isn’t your average teenager. She’s a superhero. Well, almost. Her famous super parents made her promise to graduate high school first but after that… It’s on! She’s been training for this her entire life and she can’t wait to put on the mask and start defending Cyper City against all criminals, humans and supervillains alike. There’s just one small problem…<br />
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Someone has been doing the impossible—giving normals a drug that causes them to gain superpowers. As if that weren’t crazy enough, there is also a mad doctor on the loose, kidnapping supers and experimenting on them before dumping their bodies around the city. When Vada’s parents learn about this, they’re more than a little uneasy about letting their teenage daughter roam the streets, searching for bad guys. Especially, since it seems that supers are the new targets.<br />
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No matter who this devilish villain may be, Vada isn’t about to let them interfere with her future career as a superhero. Teaming up with her supertech agent, a couple of friendly supers (and one that she’d much rather leave behind!), Vada is determined to stop the murders and save her fellow supers from the clutches of the mysterious mad doctor. Along the way, she makes some allies, a couple enemies, a few mistakes, but most importantly—a difference.<br />
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No one ever said that being a superhero was easy…<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And now... Meet the Main Characters!!</span></div>
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Vada (a.k.a. Majestic)</h2>
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<b style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;">Name:</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"> Vada Renee Lawson</span></div>
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<b style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;">Age:</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"> 18</span></div>
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<b style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;">Parents:</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"> Bill & Michelle (AKA Siege & Comet)</span></div>
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<b style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;">Siblings:</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"> Josh & Garret</span></div>
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<b style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;">Bio:</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"> Vada is finally turning 18 and eligible to register her own super name, Majestic. A master of martial arts and tumbling, she is ready to kick some criminal ass and look good doing it!</span></div>
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<b style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;">Likes:</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"> Action movies, fantasy books, gummy bears, and motorcycles</span></div>
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<b style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;">Dislikes:</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"> Crime, waiting for graduation, and her annoying younger brother's attempts to sneak into her room</span></div>
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<b style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;">Aspirations:</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"> She wants to be the best superhero that Cyper City has ever known. And she's trained since birth to do just that. So don't get in her way!</span></div>
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Nick (a.k.a. Orion)</h2>
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<b>Name: </b>Nicholas Grayson</div>
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<b>Age:</b> 18<br />
<b>Occupation:</b> High School Senior & Athlete<br />
<b>Parents:</b> Phillip Grayson (District Attorney) & Deceased Mother<br />
<b>Siblings:</b> No Known Siblings<br />
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<b>Bio:</b> Nick has been well-liked and popular since he was old enough to catch a football. His father is the city's D.A. and Nick's life has been a series of galas and parties, less since the death of his mother. But after a seemingly harmless party favor gives him a special ability, Nick's life is turned upside down in an instant.<br />
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<b>Likes:</b> Sports, comedies, kickboxing, and blondes<br />
<b>Dislikes:</b> Being alone and pretty much every vegetable<br />
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<b>Aspirations:</b> Nick hadn't decided if college was in his future or not, but now he's seriously considering a career of the crime-fighting sort!</div>
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Henley (a.k.a. Eden)</h2>
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<b>Name:</b> Henley Jean Abernathy</div>
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<b>Age:</b> 18<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUyYqcLiHosmjf2NOT37biQyNhgkLFpQTmnsbQRLxsA_bkX6xLaGr63k9Q5LWehRAFfAMcG81eV1cjKWQi4NOHgMJHL4uMRR-ipexu1GZgeHzdZKGwTKhnTN0t9PJ8VKaluWpih6YrJYO8/s1600/Majestic.png" style="color: #212c6a; text-decoration: none;"><br /></a><b>Occupation:</b> High School Senior</div>
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<b>Parents:</b> Julia & Howard Abernathy</div>
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<b>Siblings:</b> None</div>
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<b>Bio:</b> Henley's life has been a series of disappointments. Her parents are idiots and in the middle of a nasty divorce. But just when she thinks things are hopeless, a mysterious guy hands her the key to getting everything she wants...</div>
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<b>Likes:</b> Being the center of attention, collecting pretty things, the color green, and dancing</div>
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<b>Dislikes:</b> Homework and being told 'no'</div>
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<b>Aspirations:</b> Henley wants her independence and to live in luxury for the rest of her life</div>
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Victor (a.k.a. Velocious)</h2>
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<b>Name: </b>Victor Cursey</div>
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<b>Age:</b> 19</div>
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<b>Occupation:</b> High School Senior (when he goes)</div>
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<b>Parents:</b> He'd rather not say</div>
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<b>Siblings:</b> No Known Siblings</div>
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<b>Bio:</b> Victor isn't your typical teenage boy. Raised by his father (a villain in hiding) and the local drug dealer, he tries to stay under the radar so as not to get caught. That is, until a certain sexy vixen enters his life. Then, all bets are off!</div>
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<b>Likes:</b> Reading, motorcycles, swords, and the color black</div>
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<b>Dislikes:</b> Authority and doing his father's dirty work</div>
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<b>Aspirations:</b> Considering his main job for the past eight years has been distributing illegal drugs, he doesn't have high aspirations for himself. He just wants to keep his girl safe and escape from under his father's shadow.</div>
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<b>Name:</b> Jameson (James) Bennett</div>
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<b>Age:</b> 18</div>
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<b>Occupation:</b> High School Senior & Supertech</div>
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<b>Parents:</b> Charles & Tracy Bennett</div>
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<b>Siblings:</b> Sasha & Charlie</div>
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<b>Bio:</b> James is a supertech and Vada's best friend. He was arrested at the age of 10 for hacking into government databases but has since pinky-promised not to do it, again. Yeah, right.</div>
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<b>Likes:</b> Video games, collecting t-shirts, and pizza</div>
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<b>Dislikes:</b> Broccoli and losing to diamondintheruff14 (his gaming nemesis)</div>
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<b>Aspirations:</b> As Majestic's agent, he hopes to make her the very best hero this city's ever seen. Oh, and beat his own record of eating a large pizza in under 5 minutes.</div>
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<b>Age:</b> 19</div>
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<b>Occupation:</b> Aerokinesis Super</div>
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<b>Bio:</b> Vortex finds enjoyment in most anything he does, even the late nights spent training to be a superhero. With his air superpower, he's the kind of ally you want on your side in a fight.</div>
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<b>Likes:</b> Food, sports, and red heads</div>
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<b>Aspirations:</b> To get his photo on a hero super card one day.</div>
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<b>Name:</b> Unknown</div>
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<b>Age:</b> 18</div>
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<b>Occupation:</b> Psychic</div>
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<b>Bio:</b> Gypsy sees things. Sometimes they're things that she doesn't want to see. That's her gift and curse. Her visions began in middle school and have been reoccurring since.</div>
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<b>Likes:</b> Dancing, reading, and the color purple</div>
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<b>Dislikes:</b> Depressing visions and exercise</div>
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<b>Aspirations:</b> As the first in her family to choose to work in the field, rather than behind the scenes, she wants to put her power to good use and save lives!</div>
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Well, there you have it!<br />
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Let me know what you think about the new series. I'm excited to try something new. Don't worry, though. Everealm is still my baby and I will return to my fantasy realm shortly.<br />
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<b>P.S. If you'd like to be added to my ARC team and be the first to read <i>Masked</i>, <a href="https://form.jotform.com/70577287958173" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>. Don't wait too long to sign up. I'll be cutting off the list when I reach around 10-12 readers. Thanks!</b><br />
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<b>~J.D.</b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6527066740815435999.post-38664898402849355792016-10-18T17:17:00.003-07:002016-10-18T17:17:58.493-07:00Release Day & 5 Chapter Preview!Finally! Song of Sorrows, Book Three of the Songs of Everealm Series has been released, today. <i>(Review copies were sent out. If you didn't receive your copy or want to volunteer to review, just comment below and I will send it your way!)</i><br />
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In celebration, I have put Song of Sovereign (Book One) for FREE on Amazon through the 22nd. Also, starting tomorrow, Song of Sparrows (Book Two) will be reduced through October 26th. Be sure to grab your copies while they are at a free/reduced price.<br />
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If you haven't started the series and are undecided, I have also created a 5 Chapter Preview of Song of Sovereign, available on instaFreebie! <a href="https://www.instafreebie.com/free/600VO" target="_blank">Click here</a> or on the image below to snag a copy!<br />
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~J.D.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6527066740815435999.post-84422789462314380562016-07-25T08:53:00.001-07:002016-07-25T08:53:30.034-07:00Blog Tour - Kick-Off!Today is special for two reasons. One, it's my birthday! Two, it's the first day of the Songs of Everealm (1&2) tour!<br />
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~ Set of 4 Scented Crystal Soaps from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheLittleSoapStore" target="_blank">TheLittleSoapStore</a><br />
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I always get nervous when I know people are reading my books. I am like an anxious child, I know. There are a lot of bloggers who signed up to review which makes me giddy with excitement but also a little nauseous. Ha!<br />
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UPDATE:<br />
~Song of Sorrow (Book Three) is in the proofreader's hands. Yay! Working on the cover for that one so everyone can add it to their to-read shelves on GR.<br />
~I am currently on Chapter 14 of Song of Shadows (Book Four).<br />
~Also looking to the future and where we'll go next after this series is finished. Have a crazy idea to continue on with a mixture of characters from both series. There is just too much that can happen in Everealm. And just as the Everealm Series set events into motion which changed the realm, the Songs Series is doing that, as well. It will be nice to know what havoc those changes cause. We'll have to see where the story takes us! :)<br />
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NOTE:<br />
If you signed up for the tour (to review or not), your copies of the first two Songs books have already gone out via Sara@YABound. If you couldn't join us on the tour, I have just sent your copies to you. I saw no reason to send them twice to the ones who were already doing the tour. If you are on the tour and didn't receive the copies from Sara, let me know. Things may have changed and they might not send review copies to everyone anymore.<br />
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Also, there are a few Family Trees that I put together (with the help of software). They are located in the back of the Songs books. Hopefully, it will help to keep everyone straight. They are not available on the blog because they are spoilers of the first series. However, if you can't see them very well in ebook form, there is a link there to larger ones on the blog (hidden page). Hope that makes sense!<br />
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I've been working on the dream cast for the Songs Series for months now. A few of the characters came easy to me. A few took a loooong time. For instance, Oliver was immediate. I saw a movie trailer and spotted my Oliver and never looked back. But for Cassidy, I poured over Google for the past two months trying to figure out who would make a better fit for his character. Finally, they're all done. Drumroll please...<br />
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For our magic-loving princess, I chose Virginia (Ginny) Gardner. Her character is 18 at the beginning of the series and ready for adventure! I think Ginny is a great fit for Sarita's independence, yet still has a bit of youthful innocence about her.<br />
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Ksenia Solo was an immediate pick for Gabby. I fell in love with her in Lost Girl and I think Ksenia can easily nail Gabby's spunky attitude and independent nature as a healer and Sarita's bestie.<br />
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This one was so difficult. I changed actors at least six times. Cassidy was hard to cast because I couldn't find someone who looked the part and was age appropriate. They were either too young or too old. Technically, John Deluca is a bit too old but can play younger, thankfully. He is definitely the image I see in Cassidy. And I think he could also pull off the king's confident-if-not-a-bit-cocky behavior. Swoon...<br />
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Brenton Thwaites. Oh, Brenton. I only went to the theater to see Gods of Egypt because he was in the movie. And I loved the movie, by the way. :) He is soooo Oliver. I haven't even thought of anyone else. Oliver is our favorite squire who is both loyal and playful. Perfect combination.<br />
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Garrison was another that took me a few tries but I finally nailed down Luke Mitchell. Garrison is a bit more mature and proper but still soft around the edges. He is looking for love, maybe in the wrong places. His character becomes more fleshed out in the third book of the series and after.<br />
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Chord Overstreet is my Asher. I can already imagine him as our white-haired wizard. Strangely, most of the photos I have chosen for him have the same haircut as Asher, too, so it's easier to picture him. The mage and Cassidy's best bud has a big role to play in the series as he finds his magical mate may not be what he was expecting. Poor guy... ;)<br />
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This one was pretty easy, too. For Cali, I chose Aimee Teegarden. I've seen this actress in many shows and can confidently say that she is perfect for the role. Calista is a lady whose life will be turned upside down in this series. Like Dahlia in Everealm, Cali will probably be the one who changes the most throughout the story. Wish her luck!<br />
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Jolene</h3>
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Another easy one was Molly Quinn for Jolene. Jolene has spent half of her life in Junacave and the other half with the Sabras. So as you can imagine, Jo has a wild side. We get to see more of her in the second half of the series.<br />
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Emery</h3>
For Emery, I chose Alexandra Daddario. Emery is a fairy with a mysterious past and miraculous magical abilities. We meet her in Sovereign and I think you'll take to her quickly. She may be naive in many aspects but isn't the least bit shy or afraid of adventure. Perfect companion for our group!<br />
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Jake</h3>
Matt Lanter is Jake. Or maybe Jake is Matt Lanter. I can't distinguish between the two. I started writing his character with this guy in mind. You might see someone else for Jake but I can't. Our wizard is both witty and humorous. He makes enjoying life a sport! You may wonder why I chose the following gifs but when you get to Song of Sparrows, I think you'll understand. :)<br />
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Well, there it is! Let me know if you had someone else in mind the characters. :)<br />
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~J.D.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6527066740815435999.post-85021531302636474432016-06-03T16:15:00.002-07:002016-06-03T16:15:23.356-07:00Blog Tour Sign Up & Upcoming Giveaway Items!It's up!<br />
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Sign-ups for the next blog tour is live on YABound for July 25-29. So excited for this tour because it's starting on my birthday. I'm already prepping these awesome prizes for this one!<br />
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Set of varied colored crystal soaps from TheLittleSoapStore! So you can make some magic while getting clean and smelling good! Pink Sugar, Raspberry, Lime, & Mango!<br />
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Bottled "Magic" Bookmark (in blue!) from EnchantedBottleCraft! It has the power to hold your place in whatever story you're immersed in!<br />
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$25 Amazon.com Gift Card because everyone needs to buy more books with mystical lands to escape to! Am I right?<br />
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I may toss in a few more things as we get closer. If you can't join me on the tour, I hope you will at least pop in to a stop(s) and enter the giveaway. It's going to be magical... Get it? Okay. :)<br />
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P.S. There is an option to choose between first or both books to review or a promo post. Both books are not required to be reviewed during tour.<br />
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~J.D.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6527066740815435999.post-69222455078857561472016-06-02T12:06:00.000-07:002016-06-02T13:22:08.111-07:00Covers, Summaries, Book Tours (Oh, my!)<div>
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<i>Dynasty has been released and here is the description/summary:</i></div>
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<span style="color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Magic has shifted ever since the breaking of the Blood Moon Crystal and return of female magics to the realm. The Elder Mage must set forth new boundaries for all wizards and sorceresses, in hopes to earn their trust and prevent another war between the divine creatures. But secrets hiding in the shadows could unravel Sidonie’s plans before they can even begin.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">When a strange old woman gave Sarita a secret spellbook as a child, her entire life was changed. The book contains spells, songs, and stories. But most of all, it provides a path to gaining full magic, the only thing that Sarita still needs to feel complete. And now, she has finally prepared to leave her home in search of the Stones of the Divine, the final ingredient she needs to gain magic.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">The journey across Everealm to find the magical stones has not come without its challenges. After being plagued by unwanted guests, disagreements, and accidents, Princess Sarita is beginning to wonder if her dream of gaining magic is a fantasy that can't come true. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Along the way, new friends and rekindled sparks between old flames have caused quite a stir within the group. As a new wizard joins the effort and gives the princess a reason to continue, the quest for the next stone ensues...</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6527066740815435999.post-82508509493248318632016-05-29T10:18:00.000-07:002016-05-29T10:42:37.107-07:00New Video! Chatting about Dynasty and Songs!Howdy!<br />
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Check out the video for an update on Dynasty, the last book of the Everealm Series and info about the new series. Video runs long so you might want to listen to it as you're doing chores (LOL!).<br />
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P.S. Yes! Cassidy is in new series. Not sure why I forgot to say his name! :)<br />
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If you would like to be on the list to receive a read-and-review copy of Dynasty and/or the first 2 books of the Songs Series, just let me know. Comment below, Tweet me, message/email, or any other form of contact. Thanks!<br />
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~J.D.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6527066740815435999.post-36430999773501478792016-03-21T00:31:00.001-07:002016-03-21T00:31:37.964-07:00March Madness! (And I Don't Mean Basketball...)<div>
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Needless to say, I have been writing like a crazy person. Nearly a chapter each day, if not more. And I have somehow managed to still find time to sleep and eat (usually). I am taking a short break to work on my second author interview for this year. It is a Q&A over at <a href="http://mikaylasbookshelf.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mikayla's Bookshelf</a>!</div>
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I have gotten the outline for Song of Sovereign (Songs #1) finished. The moment I finish Dynasty, I will jump right into Sovereign. I will have a synopsis prepared for that book, shortly, to give you a glimpse of what the series will be about. I know that saying it will follow Sarita and Gabby is a fairly vague statement. :) </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6527066740815435999.post-33597682440189948212016-02-29T07:42:00.000-08:002016-02-29T07:42:44.207-08:00Back in the Saddle, Again...I have been in a bit of a slum for the past few weeks or so. My sleep schedule had gone so completely out of whack that I had to correct it. Anyone who has gone from being a night owl to a day owl (pretty sure that doesn't exist) will understand my troubles.<br />
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Once I got my sleep schedule more manageable, we had a death in the family. My Mamaw (grandmother for those who aren't used to the term) died at the age of 74. She was the last of my living grandparents, making her passing even more devastating and I was unable to attend the memorial. She was an avid reader and lover/writer of poetry, which is something that we bonded over. Her sweet laugh will be missed...<br />
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I am on chapter five of Dynasty, the final book of the Everealm Series! It was a slow start due to my slum (see above for explanation). But now that I have found my "groove" I have written 2 1/2 chapters in three days. I may get back to my chapter-a-day schedule if I'm lucky.<br />
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Also, I am working on answering questions for an author interview with one of my favorite bloggers! Look for that, coming soon! :)<br />
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Still working on the outline for this series but I have over 19,000 words written in my "snippets" document for upcoming books. If you aren't aware, I tend to write certain scenes as they come to me or when I'm in the mood for them. I keep them in a snippets document and pull them when I'm ready. I am having second thoughts on my original cover designs for this series so I will continue to work on those, as well.<br />
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P.S. Feedback on Aurora is slowly trickling in and it's positive so far! Phew!<br />
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I've been pretty quiet for the past week. Sorry about that! When I'm editing, I am either reading the manuscript or listening to it (text-to-speech), so it requires a lot of attention.<br />
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I am waiting on my proofreader to get through the teaser chapter for Dynasty (Book Five) and then I will be sending the book to my list of reviewers as well as uploading it to Amazon. No wait this time. I would rather get right into working on the last book than wait around for release dates.<br />
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I am working on the cover for the fifth book, right now. I will share it once it's ready. Hopefully, by the end of the day. It's snowing outside and we have a long weekend ahead of us so I hope to get a lot of book work done!<br />
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Still working on the outline for the series. I have changed my mind a few times on the details of the plot but I hope to have a plot summary ready for you, soon! I will also be working on the book covers as I go. I will be adding the first book of the series to Goodreads once I have a plot summary ready so everyone can add it to your TBR lists. So excited about spending more time in Everealm!<br />
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I may change my mind, but for now I have decided that the next series will be the:<br />
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If you haven't figured out already, I decided to name each book after one of the 4 seas in Everealm. I mainly did that because there will be four books and there are four seas. It just seems like a simple way to do it! Also, I am calling it Songs of Everealm to signify that it is a continuation (with a short time jump) of the Everealm Series. Including Everealm in the series title will (hopefully) make it easier for people to find the series when searching for it and know that the two are connected. Does that make sense? Hope so...<br />
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I am on Chapter 20 of Aurora! Still deciding how to end this book so that it flows easily into the fifth book. I may just keep writing and decide where to end the book once I get a few chapters into book #5, which is still untitled. *sigh* I'm working on it. :)<br />
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I was reading an article on the web a few days ago that asks when a writer should begin to consider themselves to be "authors". I admit, I still don't. However, I <i>can</i> admit that I have become a bit obsessed with storytelling.<br />
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- I spent yesterday listening to my rock playlist in order to get into the mood to write "Sire". It takes a certain mindset to be inside of Silas' head and it isn't very pretty. However, I think that my last chapter feels more like the Silas we grew to hate in Everealm and I can't deny that nasty villains keep the story interesting.<br />
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~ Little Mix - Secret Love Song (New favorite song!)<br />
~ Taylor Swift - Out of the Woods<br />
~ Cold War Kids - First<br />
~ Allure - All Cried Out<br />
~ Alanis Morissette - Right Through You<br />
~ Led Zepplin - Black Dog<br />
~ Ed Sheeran - Give Me Love<br />
~ Taking Back Sunday - New American Classic<br />
~ Adele - Send My Love (To Your New Lover)<br />
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- I need to name this series soon because I've already gotten half of it outlined. This one looks to be four books.<br />
- I have been considering the covers for this series and I think I will stick with something celestial/magic themed, instead of gowns like I've used for the Everealm Series.<br />
- For genre classification, I have changed my mind and this will <i>not</i> be a strict YA series, after all. I enjoy writing intimacy between my characters and having the freedom to show a little gore when necessary (life isn't always pretty). I originally wanted to stick with a cleaner YA because I wanted to give my daughters a series to read when they get a bit older, however, this won't be that series. I will just have to write another one for them, later on. :)<br />
- If all goes smoothly with the last two books of the Everealm Series, I will be working on <i>this</i> series before the year has ended. The time jump (8 or 10 yrs) may be staggering for some readers, especially when you realize that Sarita and Gabby will be adults then, with adult-like thoughts and activities... hint-hint... Though, if I can get past it, you can, too! ;)<br />
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That's all for now. I'm off to continue Chapter 13 of Aurora!<br />
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Blood Moon's release day is here! The pre-orders have gone out and Blood Moon is now available on Amazon & Kindle Unlimited! Click on the covers, below, for their Amazon.com pages.<br />
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<i><b>Progress:</b></i> Another chapter of Aurora is finished! I am now halfway through Chapter 8 and will hopefully get that one finished today, as well. Also, working on the outline for Book #5, which I have not decided on a title for yet.<br />
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Here is to a fantastic and book-filled year!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6527066740815435999.post-9747765685228850592015-12-30T13:41:00.000-08:002016-01-06T20:39:50.884-08:00While We Wait - Week #5: Teaser Quotes & Book Trailer!<div class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst">
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<i>Greetings!</i></div>
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<i>Release day is almost here! In less than 48 hours, the pre-ordered copies will go out and Blood Moon will become available on Amazon & Kindle Unlimited! I am behind on my post for this week, mostly due to holiday traveling. I was hoping to find the time to work on the book trailer for Blood Moon, however, I haven't. :(</i></div>
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<i>I did take a few minutes to skim through the manuscript and pull a few teaser quotes to share with you! You can see who says a few of them. For the others, you'll just have to read Blood Moon to find out who said what. Check them out, below.</i></div>
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~ Gabby gaped at her. “I know the queen likes to read
stories to you, but you don’t actually believe them. Do you? There isn’t always
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~ “Who are you?” he demanded. “And don’t lie to me.
Did my father send you to track me? Are you a spy?”</div>
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“I am no spy,” she spat, pulling her arm away. “And
even if I were a spy, I wouldn’t tell you. That would make me a terrible spy.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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~ “What are you doing here? Shouldn’t you be at the
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“Why are<i> you</i>
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“It’s your wedding day, too. Yet, you’re out in
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“Don’t be judgmental. This is my last apple.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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~ “I’ve met plenty of princesses before,” he said,
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~ “Sid, I’ve been thinking about something,” he
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“Oh, no. Why do I have a feeling that you are
about to say something I will not like?”<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Because I am.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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~ “I can’t believe you agreed to this,” Rowan said,
laughing. “This is the most insane idea that I have ever heard. And I have
heard of some fairly ridiculous ideas. Even thought up a few of them, myself.”</div>
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~ “For a man
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<i>Teeheehee... I had a few more but didn't want to share too much and ruin some of the surprises. </i></div>
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<i><b>Progress:</b></i></div>
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<i>Remember when I said that I was taking a break until the end of January? Well... apparently, I am a liar. Haha! I'm already on Chapter 7 of Aurora and I have started making notes for the next series to come, after I finish with the Everealm Series. The next series will spring ahead a few years and follow Sarita and Gabby (and a few others). I have yet to decide exactly how many years will pass between the two but I intend the series to start after Sarita enters adulthood. Of course, our favorite people will make appearances, but I also have a few new characters to add that I think you will love!</i></div>
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<i>Also, the schedule for the Blood Moon book tour has been posted! Click on the tour banner at the top of the page for the schedule, or look below. I can't wait to revisit some of my favorite bloggers and meet a few new ones!</i></div>
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<i>New poll is up, too! -----></i><br />
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How fitting that the 4th part of my dream cast would fall on the 4th week of waiting... By the way, 4 is my favorite number. :)<br />
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<i>Quick Update:</i><br />
<i>So... Last night I made a change to the manuscript for Blood Moon. I added the first 3 chapters of Aurora to the end of BM, giving the book 28 chapters, total. It was already my longest book, but now it clocks in at over 104,000 words. Don't worry, there is still a teaser/preview chapter of Aurora (and it's a doozy). </i><br />
<i>Today, I will put the book on my Kindle, and listen. When editing the final draft, I always read it first, listen last. Hearing the story being told (via the text-to-speech) is a great way to see if the story flows naturally and that the dialogue is believable. Once I finish, I will send it off to Sara at YA Bound and she will send it to the bloggers who are joining the BM tour in January! </i><br />
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Before we jump into the dream casting, I just want to say that I am seriously reconsidering my choice for Reeve! I completely forgot about my obsession with Daniel on Revenge (who was killed off before the show ended--but we won't get into that!) and I just realized when I came across his photo today that this guy <i>screams</i> Reeve to me! His name is Josh Bowman! And if you finish reading Blood Moon and can't picture this guy as Reeve, I will have failed as an author!! Just kidding.. No, really.. ;)<br />
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Dream Cast - Part Four!</h2>
I made a slight change to the line-up. Part four consists of: Cassandra, Zander, Seraphina, Nolan, Isabelle, & Edmund (just not in that order)<br />
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Nolan</h3>
To be honest, I probably wouldn't have even considered Linus Roache for King Nolan, had I not witnessed his incredible performance on Vikings, where he also plays.. wait for it.. a king! By the way, I loved this guy on Law & Order!<br />
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6527066740815435999" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><b>Jeanne Tripplehorn</b>! I can't think of a single thing I've seen her in that I didn't love. Big Love was one of my favorite shows for several years (and not just because I've had a crush on Bill Paxton ever since Twister). She is an amazing actress and can totally nail Queen Isabelle's poise and motherly-ness (is that a word?).</div>
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Edmund</h3>
I had a little trouble finding a match for Edmund, mostly because his character is still growing so it's hard to put a face to him when my own vision of him is constantly changing. With that being said, I think <b>Timothy Dalton</b> is brilliant on Penny Dreadful and would make a great Edmund!<br />
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Oh, this one was pretty easy. <b>Teresa Palmer</b> is my Cassandra! I've loved her in everything I've seen her in, so far. I am<i> still</i> waiting on the sequel to I Am Number Four! She just breathes Cassandra, who is beautiful and quite smug about her ex-relationship with Dagan...<br />
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I've gone back and forth on this one a lot. I mean, a lot! Zander is an important character in Blood Moon and beyond. For him, I choose <b>Dylan Sprayberry, </b>who actually is 17 so his age almost fits Zander's, exactly. Which reminds me that I still have four episodes of Teen Wolf to catch up on before it starts back in January...<br />
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When you finish reading Blood Moon, if you picture a different person to play Zander, please let me know!<br />
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<b>Claire Holt</b> is my pick for Seraphina! Not only does she look a lot like what I envision when I write about Seraphina, but she is also a great actress who would easily be able to pull off our perfect princess' attitude and complicated personality. You'll see what I mean. :)<br />
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Tristan (and us!) will officially meet Seraphina in Blood Moon and it will likely go something like this:<br />
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I told you that you might see that gif, again!<br />
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<i>Stay tuned! Next week:</i> A couple of teaser snippets from the book and the Blood Moon book trailer debut!<br />
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Since you're already here... The giveaway is still active and open worldwide! See below. :)
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And here are all of the covers, lined up!<br />
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<i>The scoop</i>: I decided to name the fourth book Aurora because it literally means "dawn". The events in Blood Moon are going to have a very strong impact on the realm and cause a major change in magic. At the end of Blood Moon, you will get a sneak peek into the first chapter of Aurora and see exactly what I mean by this change. There is a new dawn on the horizon for Everealm, or in other words... a beautiful Aurora!<br />
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<i>The progress</i>: I have 21 chapters outlined for Aurora. This is actually two more chapters than I had outlined before starting Blood Moon so it seems I'm more prepared this time around. I will also add chapters as I go. I usually end up with around 24-25 chapters per book, anyway.<br />
I am taking it slow during January in order to participate in the Blood Moon blog tour (Jan. 25-29th) and recuperate after the holidays. I will still be writing snippets (scenes) for Aurora and also a few short stories that I am waaaayyy behind on. So I still have plenty to keep me busy before jumping deeper into Aurora.<br />
Also, I have about half of the chapter points for the fifth book already decided on. Unless I change my mind, the fifth book will be the last book in this series. Don't worry, though. There is still more Everealm to come after that. Details coming soon!<br />
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<i>Stay tuned! Next week: Dream Cast - Part Four!</i><br />
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The giveaway is still active and open worldwide! See below. :)<br />
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I was going to wait until later today to post this but I've been so busy with editing and outlining that I am afraid I might get distracted later on and forget to post. So....<br />
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P.S. I am so excited to share this book with you! :)<br />
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<i>Your prizes:</i><i>~ Signed paperback copies of all three books in the series</i><i>AND</i><i>~ $15 Amazon.com gift card</i></h4>
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Now that the giveaway is out of the way, on to our game!<br />
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Who Said It??</h3>
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All you have to do is match the name of the person with their quote. Easy, right? I've decided to stick with Everealm quotes, only, this time. This game is just for fun. It does NOT affect your chances of winning the giveaway. The only way to win the giveaway is through the Rafflecopter widget, above.<br />
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Feel free play along in private. Or if you'd like, post your answers below, on Facebook (under this pinned post), on Twitter @everealmbyjdw or on Goodreads under my status update. I will post the answers next #MedievalMonday when I put up a new While We Wait post!<br />
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1) "<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">Looking for romance now,
are </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">we,</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; text-indent: 0.5in;"> Princess? Aren’t you a bit young
for this nonsense?”</span><br />
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2) <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;">“I cannot continue to escort that woman around. I simply can’t. I may
have to feed her to the pigs before this week is over.”</span><br />
3) <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;">“This dark blue fabric, then, to match his eyes. Oh, and silver for the
trim, to match his hair.”</span><br />
4) <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">“Which part? Seducing your lover?
Or helping my father kidnap your mother?”</span><br />
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5) <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;">“What I wish is for my plan to have succeeded. But since I can’t have
that now, I will settle for a finger.”</span><br />
6) <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;">“Keep it. Put it under your pillow and maybe you won’t suck your thumb
tonight, little boy.”</span><br />
7) <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;">“Because I thought you might like a chance to dirty up her pillows… My
Queen.”</span><br />
8) <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;">“Just look at them. We really are some
incredible fools, you and me.”</span><br />
9) <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 17.12px;">“</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;">I am not a coward. I will not let you or anyone else intimidate me or my
kingdom!”</span><br />
10) <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 107%;">“Mister Wizard. I think that servant girl is wearing a costume.”</span><br />
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A) Sidonie<br />
B) Finn<br />
C) Adelphie<br />
D) Dagan<br />
E) Rowan<br />
F) Bree<br />
G) Silas<br />
H) Dahlia<br />
I) Sarita<br />
J) Simon<br />
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<i>Stay tuned! Next week: Teaser snippets from Blood Moon PLUS the cover reveal of Aurora: Book Four of the Everealm Series!!</i><br />
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<i>P.S. You may have noticed the share count above has gone WAY down. Twitter has stopped allowing their Tweets to be counted, so Twitter shares are no longer shown. Even though I can't see your Tweets unless you tag me @everealmbyjdw, just know that they are still appreciated! :)</i><br />
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I had such a blast doing the Wildfire tour through YA Bound that I just had to do another one, this time for Blood Moon! Click <a href="http://yaboundbooktours.blogspot.com/2015/12/blog-tour-sign-up-blood-moon-everealm-3.html#more" target="_blank">here</a> or on the logo image below to be taken to the information page to sign up!<br />
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DATES: January 25-29th!<br />
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<i>As promised, here is a sneak peek into Blood Moon, Book Three of the Everealm Series! This is Chapter Two. The short Prologue and Chapter One can be found at the end of Wildfire. Chapter Two begins after Wildfire ends, so only a couple of weeks have passed since the Winter Ball.</i></div>
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<i>Next week, stay tuned for a game of Who Said It? and a chance to win ALL THREE books in paperback! </i></div>
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<i>NOTE: Chapter has had a rough edit and proofread. Final edit is to come. There may be a few small mistakes I haven't caught yet.</i></div>
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<i>~J.D.</i></div>
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<i>NOTE: I moved the chapter to a separate page to prevent spoilers. If you haven't read books 1 & 2, DON'T CLICK. Spoilers may lie ahead. Thank you! :)</i><br />
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<i><a href="http://everealmseries.blogspot.com/p/blood-moon-chapter-two-are-you-sure-you.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO READ: BLOOD MOON ~ CHAPTER TWO!</a></i></h3>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6527066740815435999.post-85258945135657946922015-11-23T07:41:00.002-08:002015-11-29T11:49:08.196-08:00New video! Blood Moon Release Date, Giveaways, & More!Check it out! :)<br />
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Gorgeous earrings that are part of the blog tour giveaway! Click<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/RabbitwoodandReason" target="_blank"> here</a> to be taken to the amazing Etsy shop: Rabbitwood and Reason!<br />
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Wildfire Blog Tour Schedule</h2>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">November 23 Interview and review</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">happy tails and tales</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">November 23 Interview</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Books That Hook</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://booksthathook.com/wildfire/" style="color: #d27ebb; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://booksthathook.com/wildfire/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">November 24 Spotlight</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">3 Partners in Shopping , Nana, Mommy, and Sissy, Too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://www.lisasworldofbooks.net/2015/wildfire-by-j-d-wright" style="color: #d27ebb; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.lisasworldofbooks.net</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">November 25 Interview</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://www.roxannerhoads.com/2015/11/interview-and-giveaway-wildfire-by-jd.html" style="color: #d27ebb; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.roxannerhoads.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://booksnpearls.com/wildfire-by-j-d-wright/" style="color: #d27ebb; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://booksnpearls.com/wildfire-by-j-d-wright/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">November 26 Spotlight</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Book-o-Craze</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://book-o-craze.blogspot.gr/2015/11/book-tour-excerpt-giveaway-wildfire.html" style="color: #d27ebb; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://book-o-craze.blogspot.gr/2015/11/book-tour-excerpt-giveaway-wildfire.html</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">November 27 Spotlight and review</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The Angel’s Pearl</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6527066740815435999.post-91190265123240746232015-11-10T22:14:00.002-08:002015-11-11T14:22:23.672-08:00Self-publishing... (Or in other words... learning as I go!)<br />
When I decided to write a book series, about a year and a half ago, I didn't realize exactly how deep into self-publishing that I would get. I also didn't think, even for a second, that I would receive as much positive response as I have. From the beginning to now, the self-publishing process has been a roller coaster. But I can hardly complain, because if this were 20 years ago, I might not have been able to publish my series, at all!<br />
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Here are a few things I've discovered along the way (so far!). Forgive me, but I'm in the mood for gifs, tonight. :)<br />
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~ Mistakes will happen! </h3>
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As with any new adventure, you're bound to hit a few bumps in the road. When you are doing most everything yourself, there isn't someone there to point out the mistakes. However, the digital age makes it much easier to correct my mistakes. For example: I recently discovered that the paperback cover of Wildfire had a spelling error on the back. Thankfully, only a small number of copies had gone out at that point, mostly for giveaways, so there are only a few floating around. If you have one, consider yourself the lucky owner of a special edition! :) But fixing it was super easy. I just corrected the image file and re-uploaded it. From here out, the paperback covers are error free (I hope!)<br />
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~ Waiting for feedback is excruciating!</h3>
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You know people are reading your books. You can see the downloads and the "currently reading" statuses, but you never know if/when someone will post a review. The worst situation is when someone finishes the book and puts "Review to come" without a star rating. It makes me crazy anxious wondering if they liked the story or not. I find myself constantly checking to see if the review is posted yet. I love when readers update their progress (and thoughts) on Goodreads or Twitter as they read along! I can usually gauge if they are/aren't enjoying it, thus far. Either way, waiting to get feedback is torture! I know I'm not alone with this. In my best Tom Petty voice, "Oh, the waiting is the hardest part..."<br />
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~ Editing matters!</h3>
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No, I don't use a professional editor. However, I have great proofreaders who find a vast majority of my errors. I also use Grammarly, which reminds me to stop using loooooooong sentences, which is one of my bad habits, along with too many commas. Oops! I've picked up a terribly edited ebook (or one that wasn't edited, at all!) and couldn't even get past the first few pages. If I have to spend the entire time correcting errors in my mind, I can't pay attention to the story. So I do understand the importance of proofreading.<br />
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~ Competition is greater than ever (but fellow authors are really supportive)!</h3>
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~ Connecting with readers is a lot of fun! </h3>
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I didn't realize just how much fun I would have connecting with readers on Goodreads, Twitter, this blog, other blogs, etc. I also love seeing readers connecting with each other. It's nice to know I'm not alone in this endeavor and it inspires me to write. Authors who sit back and watch, rather than participating in discussions with their readers are really missing out.<br />
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~ Goodreads is an author's BEST friend! </h3>
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I had never even heard of Goodreads.com until I decided to publish Everealm. I'm not even sure how I found it but I'm glad I did! If you are an author, I highly encourage you to create and maintain an author profile on Goodreads. I see many authors who have a page but do not use it which is wasting a great opportunity to connect with readers. Besides the fact that you can see when people are reading your book and their feedback, you can host giveaways (for paperbacks), post status updates, videos, etc. Personally, my favorite part of using Goodreads is the fact that I can, and have, received private messages from readers. They can ask me questions or give me feedback. It's more casual that way.<br />
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~ Formatting is the devil in disguise!</h3>
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Uploading a manuscript anywhere on the internet requires proper formatting. Each website (Amazon, Smashwords, Createspace, etc.) has their own guidelines and requirements for uploading. This means you have to format your book differently for each site if you want it to be accepted. Smashwords has the most irritating "rules" of the sites I've used, but all of them cause a headache. After uploading and re-uploading, over and over, you begin to understand why authors pay someone to do it for them.<br />
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That's all for now. I'm sure I'll do a "Part 2" later on. :)<br />
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~J.D.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0