Apollycon Author Spotlight: Jennifer L. Armentrout

Hello Fellow Readers!!! The time and day have come!! IT's APOLLYCON day!! With that being said, today's Author Spotlight is the ONE and ONLY, the main lady herself...

ApollyCon Featured Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout

About the Author

# 1 NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY Bestselling author Jennifer lives in Martinsburg, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing. she spends her time reading, working out, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, and hanging out with her husband and her Jack Russell Loki.

Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She is published with Spencer Hill Press, Entangled Teen and Brazen, Disney/Hyperion and Harlequin Teen. Her book Obsidian has been optioned for a major motion picture and her Covenant Series has been optioned for TV.

She also writes adult and New Adult romance under the name J. Lynn. She is published by Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins.

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Books

Recent Release

It’s been a year since Seth made the deal with the gods that pledged his life to them. And so far, the jobs they’ve given him have been violent and bloody – which is kind of all right with him. But now Apollo has something else in mind for Seth. He’s got to play protector while keeping his hands and fingers off, and for someone who really has a problem with restraint, this new assignment might be the most challenging yet.

Josie has no idea what this crazy hot guy’s deal might be, but it’s a good bet that his arrival means the new life she started after leaving home is about to be thrown into an Olympian-sized blender turned up to “puree”. Either Josie is going insane or a nightmare straight out of an ancient myth is gunning for her.

But it might be the unlikely attraction simmering between her and the golden-eyed, secret-keeping Seth that may prove to be the most dangerous thing of all.

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Other Titles

Half-Blood | Lux Beginnings | Cursed | Tempting the Best Man | Wait for You | White Hot Kiss | Frigid | Obsession | Don't Look Back | Unchained | Wicked

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Apollycon Author Spotlight: Meet Page Morgan

Hello Fellow Readers!! As mentioned before, I am going to APOLLYCON!!!! The release party for Jennifer Armentrout's newest novel, The Return! The event is only 2 days away! Eep! So for the next few days, I shall continue highlighting several authors who will be attending this event!

Today I bring you....

ApollyCon Featured Author: Page Morgan

About the Author

I’m the author of The Beautiful & The Cursed, a young adult novel about two sisters who, on their mission to find their missing brother, discover a veiled world of gargoyles and demons in the city of Paris.

I never gave gargoyles much thought until I came across an old image of a Notre Dame gargoyle with the city of Paris in the backdrop. My first impression was that this stone effigy was somehow keeping watch over Paris. To satisfy my curiosity, I did a little research and discovered that my first impression wasn’t that far from the truth.

Some gargoyles are simply decorative waterspouts, but others are symbols of protection, their faces and bodies purposely grotesque in order to scare off evil spirits. Any building with a gargoyle upon it is said to be a protected place, and the people inside safe from whatever evil lurks beyond those walls.

The first glimmer of a story came to me right then. I knew that my gargoyle lore would have a new twist, that the story would unfold in Paris at the turn of the 20th century, and that a human girl would discover the truth about a very handsome, very dangerous—and totally inhuman—young man.

For the next few years I let my characters and plot percolate and evolve, and at long last I was ready to write—and sell—the series. I’m currently at work writing the second and third novels for Delacorte Press, an imprint at Random House that I have long admired and wished to be a part of. Every day I make new discoveries about my characters and their world, making this the best job I could ever ask for!

I live in New England with my husband and our three children, an English Pointer puppy, an arrogant cat, two bearded dragons, and way too many chickens.

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Books

Recent Release

Ingrid and Gabby survived the Underneath. They saved their brother, Grayson, from a future of dark servitude and exposed a plot to undermine the Alliance. But danger still lurks in the streets of Paris, and the Dispossessed, perched on the city's bridges and rooftops, might not be able to save their human wards this time.

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Other Titles

The Beautiful & the Cursed

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Waiting on Wednesday (1)

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by, Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating.

Confess

by: Colleen Hoover

Expected publication date: March 10, 2015

From Goodreads:

 This week's pre-publication "can't wait to read" selection is:

 Aubrurn Reed has her entire life mapped out. Her goals are in sight and there's no room for mistakes. But when she walks into a Dallas Art Studio in search of a job she doesn't even expect to find a deep attraction to the enigmatic artist who works there, Owen Gentry.

For once, Auburn take a risk and puts her heart in control, only to discover Owen is keeping major secrets from coming out. The magnitude of his past threatens to destroy everything important to Auburn, and the only way to get her life back on track is to cut Owen out of it.

The last ting Owen wants is to lose Auburn, bu he can't seem to convince her the truth is sometimes as subjective as art. All he would have to do to save his relationship is confess. But in this case the confession could be much more destructive than the actual sin...

I am a HUGE Colleen Hoover fan, everything that I have read of her's I have absolutely LOVED! So I have no doubt that this newest novel is going to be just as good.

What's your " Waiting on " pick this week? Post your links and choices in the comments below. I look forward to seeing them!

Thanks so much fro stopping by!

Happy Reading

Kait



Apollycon Author Spotlight: Meet Ann Marie Frohoff

Hello Fellow Readers!! As mentioned before, I am going to APOLLYCON!!!! The release party for Jennifer Armentrout's newest novel, The Return! The event is only one week away! Eep! So over the next week, I shall be highlighting several authors who will be attending this event!

Today I bring you....

ApollyCon Featured Author: Ann Marie Frohoff

About the Author

Ann Marie ("Annie") Frohoff grew up in sunny Southern California. As a teen and young adult she spent her time frequenting and living in nearly every beachside city up and down the coast. She settled in Hollywood at 19 working in film and TV. Soon her itch to keep moving took over again, taking her to Hawaii for a time and then back to LA.

She’s now settled in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. Her wanderlust and propensity to live life out loud has brought her many life experiences so many of us only dream about. Always the storyteller, it would be of no surprise to those who grew up with Annie, that she made the transition into a book and screenplay author. You could say that she woke up one day and had an epiphany, deciding to go to school for screenwriting. It’s with this inner fire she set out to write her first screenplay. Soon after, such work made it into the hands of an agency creative executive who challenged her to write a novel to support the complex ensemble cast of characters she’d created. Thus, after only a couple of years and many hours on the road immersing herself in her subject matter; her edgy modern day "Walk The Line meets John Hughes Classics” debut novella, SKID OUT, has been completed, along with the first installment in her Trilogy. SKID OUT is the prequel novella to the HEAVY INFLUENCE TRILOGY.

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Books

Recent Release

Being rich, famous and in an award winning, multi-platinum band can't save you from life's tragedies.

When Jake and Alyssa begin to build a life together in New York City, a death and an unfortunate set of events rattle Jake's very existence. Alyssa clings to her own dreams. Jake's blurred take on life may end what they've fought so hard to keep. Will love remain the same?

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Other Titles

First Kiss | Fever Pitch

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Apollycon Author Spotlight: Meet Megan Erickson

Hello Fellow Readers!! As mentioned before, I am going to APOLLYCON!!!! The release party for Jennifer Armentrout's newest novel, The Return! The event is only one week away! Eep! So over the next week, I shall be highlighting several authors who will be attending this event!

Today I bring you...

ApollyCon Featured Author: Megan Erickson

About the Author

My first stories written in crayon-scrawl on loose-leaf notebook paper were about my childhood pet — a deaf cat with dandruff. And after covering real-life dramas as a journalist, I decided I liked writing my own endings better and switched to fiction. My romance novels full of humor and heart are a far cry from those early scribblings about my hygiene-deficient pet.

I live in southern Pennsylvania, with my husband, two kids and two cats. I like a good pint of beer, a greasy bacon cheeseburger, homemade mac and cheese, and a great book with a happily ever after. When I’m not tapping away on my laptop, I’m probably listening to the characters in my head who just. Won’t. Shut. Up.

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Books

Upcoming Release (1/6/15)

After graduating from Bowler University, the last place Cam Ruiz ever expected to find himself is his hometown. A bad job as a bouncer and worry over his mom’s health make living in Paradise anything but. There’s only one thing that can make his return any harder—running into the only girl he’s ever loved.

Tate Ellison made a mistake when she was eighteen, one that cost her the best thing she’s ever had. She’s always hoped the regret of losing Cam would fade over time. Too bad it’s only grown. She took comfort in the fact she’d never have to face him again, so his presence in Paradise throws her for a loop.

The pull between them is instant and when the truth of what happened years ago tumbles out, they share a mind-blowing kiss...which leads to more. But the past has a way of repeating itself. When all the cards are on the table, Cam and Tate must decide what they are willing to do to make it last.

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Other Titles

Make It Count | Make It Right

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Apollycon Author Spotlight: Meet Amalie Howard

Hello Fellow Readers!! As mentioned before, I am going to APOLLYCON!!!! The release party for Jennifer Armentrout's newest novel, The Return! The event is only one week away! Eep! So over the next week, I shall be highlighting several authors who will be attending this event!

Today I bring you....

ApollyCon Featured Author: Amalie Howard

About the Author

AMALIE HOWARD grew up on a small Caribbean island where she spent most of her childhood with her nose buried in a book or being a tomboy running around barefoot, shimmying up mango trees and dreaming of adventure. 22 countries, surfing with sharks and several tattoos later, she has traded in bungee jumping in China for writing the adventures she imagines instead. She isn’t entirely convinced which takes more guts. She is the author of several young adult novels critically acclaimed by Kirkus, PW and Booklist, including Waterfell, The Almost Girl, and Alpha Goddess, a Spring 2014 Kid’s INDIE NEXT title. Her debut novel, Bloodspell, was an Amazon best seller and a Seventeen Magazine Summer Read. She currently resides in New York with her husband and three children.

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Books

Recent Release

The coronation is over.

But the battle has just begun.

Nerissa Marin has won her crown. But can she keep it? Already, her ties to the human realm are driving a wedge between Nerissa and her people. When word arrives that her part-human prince consort, Lo, has been poisoned, she makes the difficult choice to leave Waterfell and return landside. As the royal courts debate her decision, even more disturbing rumors surface: a plot is rising against her, led by someone she least expects.

On land, Nerissa learns another shocking truth: Lo does not remember who she is. As her choice to try to save him threatens her hold on her crown, changing loyalties and uncertainty test her courage in ways she could never have imagined. Nerissa will have one last chance to prove herself as a queen …and save the undersea kingdom she loves.

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Other Titles

Bloodspell | Waterfell | The Almost Girl | Alpha Goddess

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Cover Reveal: Hunted by Liz Long

Hi everyone! Thanks so much to those special authors and bloggers helping me with today's cover reveal. I'm so excited to show off the new cover. It always makes the upcoming release a little more real for me, you know? Anyway, I hope you love it as much as I do. HUNTED is Book 3 of the Donovan Circus Series, with more adventure, romance, and chaos that will lead to murder. In case you haven't read it, you can run away to the supernatural circus and start with Gifted for just 99 cents on Amazon, B&N, and iBooks! You can visit this page to learn more about the 3rd book in the series and what to expect - or worry about!  

 

Back Cover Synopsis

Lucy Sullivan finally belongs with the gifted Donovan Circus. Members are finding their rhythm, even the new folks from the Grayson Circus who joined after the last attack. Lucy feels like a trusted leader who can win the gifted battles and prevent humans from discovering their existence.   When tragedy strikes camp, a distraught Sheffield sends Lucy and her gifted team to hunt down the enemy - Alex, a Chameleon with a wicked ability for war. He's out for blood and won't stop until Lucy and her friends are dead.   This time, it won't be Lucy's gift that is tested - it will be her morality. To save her circus, the price will be greater than she ever expected. This time, she will lose someone she loves. And it will change everything. 

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About Liz:

Liz Long is a ridiculously proud graduate of Longwood University with a BA in English. Her inspiration comes from action and thriller genres and she spends entirely too much time watching superhero movies. Her fabulous day job as a social media strategist includes writing for a publishing company in Roanoke, VA.

All titles, including the Donovan Circus Series, A Reaper Made, and Witch Hearts, are available at Amazon on Kindle and paperback.

To learn more about Liz, visit her on all social media!

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I hope that you all are looking forward to this novel as much as I am! I am a huge fan of Liz and her work! You will not be sorry in picking up any of her books! She is one hell of a storyteller and I am proud to call her friend! 

Thanks for stopping by!

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Kait

Release Day Blitz: Adam: A Torn Series Novella by K.A. Robinson

Hey Readers!

I am sooo excited to be a part of and bring to you guys this release day launch! As you all know I work at a local Barnes and Noble. We sometimes get ARC's for certain novels. That is how I stumbled upon K.A. Robinson's Torn Series. I fell in love with the characters, and was beyond ecstatic when I realized that another novel or novella was going to be released.

Today I bring to you to Adam, which is a novella of the torn series. So you must read the others in the series, especially Taimed. Otherwise you might be a little confused. haha. Don't worry the links shall be provided below.  So let get to the moment that you have all been waiting for!

I bring you ADAM!

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In Tamed, you heard Amber's side of the story. Now It's Adams turn. What happened after Tamed? What was going through Adam's mind in key scenes of Tamed? It's time Adam had his say.

Order Links

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Dont forget to add it on GoodReads

Links for Tamed

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About the Author

New York Times & USA Today Best Selling Author

(New Adult Romance) Torn and

Twisted are available in eBook format through most major platforms. Paperbacks are available online or in most major book retailers!

Torn Series: Torn, Twisted, Tainted

Ties Series: Shattered Ties, Twisted Ties

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Happy reading! 

Kait

Release Day Launch: City of The Gods: The Descendant by S.J. McMillan

Happy Friday! Today we are celebrating the release day launch of City of the Gods: The Descendant by S.J. McMillan! The novel is the first in the acclaimed City of the Gods series and is being re-released as a self-published work. We couldn't be more excited to share this awesome novel with you all! Today's post will feature an excerpt and an awesome giveaway. Here is a bit about the novel and our author:

City of the Gods: The Descendant
Publisher: Self-Published
Release Date: February 6, 2015
Genre: New Adult, Paranormal, Fiction

In ancient Mexico, a High Priest set a plague on a city as a demonstration of his power. The Gods took pity on the remaining loyal congregation. They granted each survivor immortality and an extraordinary ability. Three loyal survivors were given a mission of great importance: train the lone human descendant of their civilization to stop the evil from damning the rest of humanity.

Now in San Diego, California, the time has come to finally make Katalina Deckard aware of her destiny. Her life has been a constant struggle since the loss of her parents when she was young. These struggles have made her a fighter, but she doesn’t believe they have prepared her to save the world. Her friends, who have survived for so long, must convince her that she has what it takes to accept the mantle of the Redeemer.

     

S.J. McMillan

I live in Southwest Missouri with my awesome husband and our three lively children. My guilty pleasures include, but are limited to, reading whatever I can get my hands on, watching reality TV, singing loudly, and dancing terribly. My real passion is writing. I started writing poetry in high school. Over the years my writing has evolved into creating Urban Fantasies. I get immersed in the lives of my characters, in their struggles and in their triumphs.

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Kait