Jen Minkman - YA Paranormal and Dystopian Author: juni 2017

zaterdag 24 juni 2017

The Shattered Worlds box set: meet the authors!

Shattered Worlds Feature: DEATH KNOCKS by Miranda Hardy and Jay Noel! This is a fantastic YA paranormal thriller that's exclusive to the Shattered Worlds Boxed Set!

About DEATH KNOCKS: Who knew a knock at the door could tear your world apart? They don’t demand money or possessions…they want much more than that, they want your life. Maverick is preparing for senior year: he’s no longer stuck in the “friend-zone” with the girl of his dreams, he’s looking forward to choosing the right college and being on his own, and he plans to have a blast along the way. But a knock on the door changes all of that forever. Maverick begins a mind-altering, life-changing journey to discover the truth—a truth that certain individuals will do anything to keep hidden. Don't let them in! “Pale death, with impartial step, knocks at the hut of the poor and the tower of kings.” ~ Horace Be sure to check out DEATH KNOCKS, available for only 99cents along with 22 other amazing science fiction, paranormal, fantasy, and dystopian stories in the Shattered Worlds Boxed Set! The set comes out on August 8, but you can pre-order it now and get some exclusive bonuses!





Pre-order SHATTERED WORLDS on:
Join our pre-release Facebook party this summer, where there are TONS of chances to win swag and books for readers as many different authors will be hosting alllll summer long. We'd love to see you over there! And there's a HUGE giveaway for author services like editing and promo packages too. Check that out here. Something for everyone! Help us spread the word about the boxed set! Go here for details--this one's easy and has a gift card AND a Kindle! Oh! And I bet you're wondering about those bonus books for pre-ordering. You'll get access to 17 bonus novels by the Shattered Worlds authors simply by 1. Pre-ordering the Shattered Worlds boxed set, and 2. Emailing a screenshot of your proof of purchase or forwarding your purchase receipt to shatteredboxedset@gmail.com. A link will be sent back to you with the links for you to download your free bonus books. That's it!!

Spend a dollar. Get 40 books. Life doesn't get much better than that!


About Miranda Hardy and Jay Noel: Miranda Hardy writes children’s literature to keep the voices in her head appeased. When she’s not in her fantasy world, she’s canoeing in alligator infested waters, or rescuing homeless animals. She goes to coffee shops to do most of her writing while drinking tea. Unable to reveal too much, she has the most boring superpower ever (hint: you have to be a close relative for it to work). She resides in south Florida with her two wonderful children, and too many animals to mention. Find Miranda on her website, twitter, and Facebook.
Jay Noel was born on an uncharted island somewhere in the pacific and raised by elves and fairies. Okay, maybe not, but Jay was always known to be one for daydreaming. Jay was actually born in New York, but currently lives in St. Louis with his family. He had a pretty normal childhood, except for that one incident where he gave Jeff Glass a bloody nose and lip in the second grade. But the jerk deserved it! He also attended Southeast Missouri State University where he played NCAA Division I tennis and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Jay has a degree in English and Education. Find Jay on his website.

woensdag 21 juni 2017

Shattered Worlds box set special feature

Shattered Worlds Feature: RIFT by Elana Johnson!

This is a fantastic YA time travel thriller that's exclusive to the Shattered Worlds Boxed Set!


About RIFT: Seventeen-year-old Saige Phillips can’t help holding on to the hope that she’ll find Chloe, her twin who went missing five years ago. After all, Saige sees echoes of Chloe sitting in the window and skipping down the stairs. Though there’s never been any sound associated with Saige’s “hallucinations,” she’s freaked out by the breathing she hears in her bedroom. The breathing is definitely real, and it’s definitely not coming from Saige. It’s echoing through a time rift that originates in Saige’s bedroom. Then a grayed-out guy shows up, saying his name is Price and he’s from the future. He has the same blue film clinging to him that Saige has seen on Chloe, and she seizes onto the idea that her twin went through the rift. When the rift begins to show signs of overuse and instability, Price is desperate to close it before it explodes while Saige will do anything to keep it open long enough to find Chloe. In this dangerous game with time, someone’s bound to lose. Be sure to check out RIFT, available for only 99cents along with 22 other amazing science fiction, paranormal, fantasy, and dystopian stories in the Shattered Worlds Boxed Set! The set comes out on August 8, but you can pre-order it now and get some exclusive bonuses!


Pre-order SHATTERED WORLDS on:

Don't forget! Join our pre-release Facebook party this summer, where there are TONS of chances to win swag and books for readers as many different authors will be hosting alllll summer long. We'd love to see you over there! And there's a HUGE giveaway for author services like editing and promo packages too. Check that out here. Something for everyone! Help us spread the word about the boxed set! Go here for details--this one's easy and has a gift card AND a Kindle! Oh! And I bet you're wondering about those bonus books for pre-ordering. You'll get access to 17 bonus novels by the Shattered Worlds authors simply by 1. Pre-ordering the Shattered Worlds boxed set, and 2. Emailing a screenshot of your proof of purchase or forwarding your purchase receipt to shatteredboxedset@gmail.com. A link will be sent back to you with the links for you to download your free bonus books. That's it!!


Spend a dollar. Get 40 books. Life doesn't get much better than that!


About Elana Johnson: A speculative fiction author under the name Elana Johnson and an inspirational adult romance author under the pen name of Liz Isaacson, her work includes the young adult dystopian romance series Possession, published by Simon Pulse (Simon & Schuster), Elevated, the Elemental series, the Rift Walkers duology, the Songs of Life fantasy series (Amazon/Kindle Press), the Redwood Bay romance series (Cleis Press/Start Media), and the Three Rivers Ranch Romance series. School teacher by day, Query Ninja by night, she also co-founded the Query Tracker blog and WriteOnCon, contributes to the League of Extraordinary Writers, a blog written by young adult science fiction and fantasy authors, and is a member of SCBWI and RWA. Find Elana on her website, Facebook, twitter, instagramAmazon, Goodreads, and BookBub.

zaterdag 17 juni 2017

Meet the authors from Shattered Worlds!

Shattered Worlds Feature: THE GUARDIAN by Elizabetta Holcomb!

This is a fantastic YA time travel/fantasy romance that's exclusive to the Shattered Worlds Boxed Set!


About The Guardian: Jareth Tremaine, the first Duke of Dover, has seen how he’s remembered in history books. Having the gift of time travel, he knows what the future holds, including who will gain the coveted title of his duchess. But, when he finally meets her face to face, he wonders what fate was thinking… Elizabet Blackwell isn’t surprised by wormholes. What shocks her is the whole new world that is veiled from reality. When Jareth uncovers the real reason for their acquaintance, she is skeptical of what a medieval knight would want in a modern girl. Somehow, her idea of a happily ever after did not include governing a league of super heroes and warriors who use time as a game of hide and seek. "This is one of those books you just love. Nothing beats a book that has a good story line, characters that you love, and a need to continue until the series is complete. I am hooked on the Duke and Duchess of Dover." ~Amazon Reader Review Be sure to check out THE GUARDIAN, available for only 99cents along with 22 other amazing science fiction, paranormal, fantasy, and dystopian stories in the Shattered Worlds Boxed Set! The set comes out on August 8, but you can pre-order it now and get some exclusive bonuses!



Pre-order SHATTERED WORLDS on:

Don't forget! Join our pre-release Facebook party this summer, where there are TONS of chances to win swag and books for readers as many different authors will be hosting alllll summer long. We'd love to see you over there! And there's a HUGE giveaway for author services like editing and promo packages too. Check that out here. Something for everyone! Help us spread the word about the boxed set! Go here for details--this one's easy and has a gift card AND a Kindle! Oh! And I bet you're wondering about those bonus books for pre-ordering. You'll get access to 17 bonus novels by the Shattered Worlds authors simply by 1. Pre-ordering the Shattered Worlds boxed set, and 2. Emailing a screenshot of your proof of purchase or forwarding your purchase receipt to shatteredboxedset@gmail.com. A link will be sent back to you with the links for you to download your free bonus books. That's it!!


Spend a dollar. Get 40 books. Life doesn't get much better than that!


About Elizabetta Holcomb: Elizabetta Holcomb is a YA Urban Fantasy/Time Travel author who lives in South Louisiana with her children and cats. When she isn't working nights as a nurse, she is in her writing room creating more adventures surrounding Dover Castle. The best part of her adventure in becoming a published author is connecting with readers and sharing the amazing world that all starts with a medieval duke and a small town modern girl. Welcome to the Age of Dover's Amalgam! Find Elizabetta on her website, Facebook, twitter, and instagram.

woensdag 14 juni 2017

Kristy Tate, one of the awesome authors in the Shattered Worlds box set!


Shattered Worlds features Kristy Tate's THE PIRATE EPISODE!



The Pirate Episode
YA Time Travel


Cambria Brandt, a senior at Norfolk High, juggles homework assignments, tennis practice, and her overprotective mother, all while struggling to conceal her crush on Dr. Fleur, her biology teacher. But one sip of the witching well water makes all her concerns disappear. 

Flung into the intrigues of the American Revolutionary War, Cami discovers a have on Ile du Ciel, the private island of the pirate Captain Phillip La Fleur. Distress and suspicion soon blossom into romance, luring Cami to a life of ease she could never have imagined. But when Dr. Fleur comes in search of her, Cami finds herself torn between two men, two centuries, and two very different futures. 

From a modern day New England high school to the Caribbean Islands, The Pirate Episode is a romantic adventure that proves love knows no time. 


Exclusive Excerpt!

Cambria Brandt stood in the doorway holding her tennis racquet, smiling at him in that knowing way that he found so frustrating on an eighteen-year-old girl. She always looked at him as if she could read his thoughts, which would be disastrous for his position at the school if she really could.
“Ah, Cambria, I hadn’t heard you come in.”
“I think I left my book in here.” She looked past him and pointed to her fifth period chair. “There it is.”
Smiling, she moved past him, smelling earthy and sweat. The air around her moved. He could practically feel the molecules rearranging themselves, welcoming her into his space. Typically he didn’t notice what women—girls, he corrected himself—wore, but he found Cambria’s too-short tennis skirt and tank top hard to ignore.
Because he couldn’t indulge in such thoughts about Cami—or any of his students—Joel strode to his microscope. The bottle of water from the Witching Well sat on the counter. He had forgotten about that. He picked it up, intending to throw it away.
“I heard your sister is getting married,” Cambria said, pausing beside him.
Joel cleared his throat. “Yes.”
“And that she’s going to be running the dress shop out of your grandmother’s house.”
“Yes,” he repeated, adjusting his glasses so that he could see her better. Damn. Why did she have to look like that? Long blond curly hair, damp with sweat. Flushed skin. Shining eyes.
“I think it’s so cool. All the girls love Delia’s Dress Shop. I can’t wait to see her wedding dress. Celia is so talented.”
Joel nodded, cursing himself for social ineptitude and his inappropriate thoughts. She’s a kid, he berated himself. Get a grip.
Waving her hand in front of her flushed face, she nodded at the water bottle in his hand. “Can I have a drink? Do you mind?” She reached for it and her fingers brushed his. Tingles shot up his arm.
Cambria unscrewed the lid. “The water fountain on the courts is still broken.”
“Um, that’s not—” Joel began.
But Cambria didn’t stop to listen. “Don’t worry. I won’t put my lips on it,” she said. Tipping her head back, she poured the water from the Witching Well into her mouth.
The tennis racquet, water bottle and book fell with a clatter as Cambria vanished.



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Kristy lives in Southern Orange County with her husand, son, and her Schnauzer, Grendel. She studied English Literature at Brigham Young University and at BYU's international center in London. She is an award winning and Amazon bestselling author.





Connect With Kristy Online!

Website:   http://www.kristytate.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://goo.gl/Vd5Hjl
Blog:  http://kristystories.blogspot.com/

Pre-order Your Passport to Shattered Worlds!




From dystopian nightmares to gorgeous steampunk and fantasy settings to fairy-tale retellings and beyond, SHATTERED WORLDS has every story you've been dying to get your hands on!

This unique Young Adult/New Adult collection, inspired by the creative minds of today's New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling authors, promises to satisfy your cravings for action and adventure as you experience rune magic and time-travel, overthrow corrupt governments, meet reapers and aliens, battle dragons, fall hopelessly in love, and break ancient curses, right alongside some of the bravest characters in fantasy fiction!

Each book within this collection is exclusive to the set and can't be found anywhere else.




Get Your Copy Today!


Amazon | Nook | iTunes | Kobo

Pre-Order Giveaways!


Enter for the chance to win a Kindle Fire AND a $100 Amazon Gift Card!


Find out more at shatteredworldsboxset.com



zaterdag 10 juni 2017

Shattered Worlds: meet the authors!

Shattered Worlds Feature: RICHARD'S STORY by Rebecca Rode! This is a fantastic YA dystopian/post-apocalyptic story that's exclusive to the Shattered Worlds Boxed Set!

About Richard's Story: What Rich wanted was a soccer scholarship and a girlfriend. What he got was an apocalypse. The story of a teen who battles for love and survival in a dying world, then founds a nation from the ashes. This is a prequel to the Numbers Game series. Be sure to check out RICHARD'S STORY, available for only 99cents along with 22 other amazing science fiction, paranormal, fantasy, and dystopian stories in the Shattered Worlds Boxed Set! The set comes out on August 8, but you can pre-order it now and get some exclusive bonuses!










Pre-order SHATTERED WORLDS on:

Don't forget! Join our pre-release Facebook party this summer, where there are TONS of chances to win swag and books for readers as many different authors will be hosting alllll summer long. We'd love to see you over there! And there's a HUGE giveaway for author services like editing and promo packages too. Check that out here. Something for everyone! Help us spread the word about the boxed set! Go here for details--this one's easy and has a gift card AND a Kindle! Oh! And I bet you're wondering about those bonus books for pre-ordering. You'll get access to 17 bonus novels by the Shattered Worlds authors simply by 1. Pre-ordering the Shattered Worlds boxed set, and 2. Emailing a screenshot of your proof of purchase or forwarding your purchase receipt to shatteredboxedset@gmail.com. A link will be sent back to you with the links for you to download your free bonus books. That's it!!



Spend a dollar. Get 40 books. Life doesn't get much better than that!


About Rebecca Rode: REBECCA RODE is the award-winning author of the bestselling NUMBERS GAME Saga. She also dabbles in freelance journalism, producing articles for Deseret News, KSL.com, FamilyShare, and Provo Daily Herald. She has four children, two cats, one husband, and a ridiculous number of books. Find Rebecca on her website, Facebook, twitter, or Amazon.

woensdag 7 juni 2017

Another author from the awesome Shattered Worlds box set!


Shattered Worlds features Ainsley Shay's PRISON OF STATUES!



Everything is colorless in Iris’ world…until she falls asleep and the nightmares begin.

Exclusive Teaser!
“Your dreams are starting to get worse, aren’t they?” It wasn’t what I expected, but at least he was talking. It also seemed that I didn’t have to say anything for him to know that they were getting worse. So, I barely nodded. He lowered his head and mimicked my gesture. “They've only just begun.

”Without looking at me, he said, “Once, there was a fallen angel who fell in love
 It was as if the air was like glass between us, and his spoken words shattered every molecule of breath into a million pieces.

“I wish you could see your eyes the way I see them.” In a second flat, my face was on fire. He wasn’t looking at me when his voice dropped to barely a whisper. “It seems I’ve tried for millennia to forget what they look like, but it has been a battle I have given up on.”

The class murmured, asking Mr. Pene to repeat the word, but he didn’t have to. The isolated word was meant for me alone, and I heard it perfectly.
Skelside.

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She surrounds herself with positive people and strives for balance in everything (rarely finds it, but she’ll never give up looking for it!). She sleeps with dreams and stones in her pillowcase, loves audio books, and has more jeans with holes than without. Her beta fish, Enzo, excitedly meets her at his window each morning and never fails to put a smile on her face. She loves the beach, but like most Floridians takes that beautiful part of our state for granted. (She’s working on that!) Ainsley lives in South Florida with her incredible husband and three amazing daughters.

Connect With Ainsley Online!

Website:   Ainsleyshay.com
Instagram: Ainsley_Shay

Pre-order Your Passport to Shattered Worlds!




From dystopian nightmares to gorgeous steampunk and fantasy settings to fairy-tale retellings and beyond, SHATTERED WORLDS has every story you've been dying to get your hands on!

This unique Young Adult/New Adult collection, inspired by the creative minds of today's New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling authors, promises to satisfy your cravings for action and adventure as you experience rune magic and time-travel, overthrow corrupt governments, meet reapers and aliens, battle dragons, fall hopelessly in love, and break ancient curses, right alongside some of the bravest characters in fantasy fiction!

Each book within this collection is exclusive to the set and can't be found anywhere else.




Get Your Copy Today!


Amazon | Nook | iTunes | Kobo

Pre-Order Giveaways!


Enter for the chance to win a Kindle Fire AND a $100 Amazon Gift Card!


Find out more at shatteredworldsboxset.com


zaterdag 3 juni 2017

Shattered Worlds: meet the authors!

Shattered Worlds Feature: SOUND OF SILENCE by Ali Winters!
This is a fantastic science fiction/dystopian romance that's exclusive to the Shattered Worlds Boxed Set! About Sound of Silence: One dance, one touch, one kiss… That’s all it took to change the fate of the world. When aliens land looking for their new home and offering world peace in exchange, apprehension is strong. But Raylinn Marrow refuses to hide. When Raylinn meets the leader’s son, Jace'el, one touch is all it took to turn Raylinn’s world upside down. He captures her heart, drawing her into a forbidden love affair, but the secrets and mysteries that surround Jace’el could be their undoing. The unspoken cost of peace takes its toll, Raylinn and Jace’el search for the truth that threatens to destroy all life, risking everything for survival and love. Be sure to check out SOUND OF SILENCE, available for only 99cents along with 22 other amazing science fiction, paranormal, fantasy, and dystopian stories in the Shattered Worlds Boxed Set! The set comes out on August 8, but you can pre-order it now and get some exclusive bonuses!
Pre-order SHATTERED WORLDS on:

Don't forget! Join our pre-release Facebook party this summer, where there are TONS of chances to win swag and books for readers as many different authors will be hosting alllll summer long. We'd love to see you over there! And there's a HUGE giveaway for author services like editing and promo packages too. Check that out here. Something for everyone! Help us spread the word about the boxed set! Go here for details--this one's easy and has a gift card AND a Kindle! Oh! And I bet you're wondering about those bonus books for pre-ordering. You'll get access to 17 bonus novels by the Shattered Worlds authors simply by 1. Pre-ordering the Shattered Worlds boxed set, and 2. Emailing a screenshot of your proof of purchase or forwarding your purchase receipt to shatteredboxedset@gmail.com. A link will be sent back to you with the links for you to download your free bonus books. That's it!!
Spend a dollar. Get 40 books. Life doesn't get much better than that!
About Ali Winters: Ali Winters was born and raised in the Pacific North West where she developed her love of nature, animals, and all things green. For as long as she can remember, she’s been mesmerized by the extraordinary world of books and fantasy. There has never been a time when stories were not begging to be told, either by drawing, photography, or writing. With encouragement from one of her favorite authors, she jumped in, head first, to pursue the career that had been calling to her since the day she opened her first book. She has a deep love for coffee, tea, warm blankets, dogs, creating art in any medium she can get her hands on, and family. Find Ali on her website, twitter, Facebook, instagram, BookBub, Goodreads, or Amazon.