Christmas Competition. Win $25 Amazon Voucher.

Wishing you all a very happy Christmas. Thank you for being a super supporter, reader and fan over the last year. Wishing you peace and magic.

Christmas is the season of the office party, and being as you guys are the closest thing I have to an 'office crew' I've decided to play party games with you guys.

For your chance to win a $25 Amazon Voucher, simply fill in the form below with the correct answers; identifying the correct book cover from my catalogue which has been used on the Christmas tree baubles. (You can get some sneaky hints over at my website www.katiemjohn.com)


Giveaway is international, and will close on December 31st. Randomly selected winner will be informed by email.

Have fun!

Katie x 

My Winter Book Offers

Happy Holidays! Wishing you all a wonderful time full of peace and relaxation, friendship and family. I just wanted to make you aware of some free and $0.99 / £0.99 deals I have running over the winter period. If you're anything like me, I love this time of year as the drawing in of the nights, and the turn in the weather, provides a perfect excuse to snuggle up on the sofa with a good book and a hot-chocolate (maybe with a splash of Baileys)

So if you are looking to fill your kindle with some magical, emotional, fantastical, contemporary  reads, here is what I have on offer for either FREE download or on offer for $0.99 / £0.99


FREE BOOK DOWNLOADS

• BOOK ONE OF THE KNIGHT TRILOGY: The Forest of Adventures. (A Reviewer's Choice 2012: The Kindle Book Review) A No. 1 Bestselling YA Contemporary Fantasy and Contemporary Arthurian series. 

BLURB: THE FOREST OF ADVENTURES: 

Mina's life is nicely ordered, thank you very much. She has a clear handle or reality and a well plotted life plan. But when she finds herself unwillingly falling for the mysterious new boy at college, she discovers that sometimes destiny has a different design. 

With his seductive combination of mystery and handsome good looks, Blake proves an irresistible lure. And although being swept off of her feet by a knight on a white horse was not part of Mina's original plan, she finds herself increasingly enchanted by the world he inhabits. 

As terrible, heartbreaking events rock her daily world, Mina finds herself retreating deeper into a world she only thought existed in fairy-tales. But every fairy tale has its villain and on crossing paths with Morgan Le Fay, Mina realises that even in a fantasy world there is no guarantee of 'a happy ever after'. 

When you're deep in the woods, it's all too easy to get lost.
Pick the Links up on the homepage at www.katiemjohn.com

• BOOK ONE OF THE MEADOWSWEET CHRONICLES: Witchcraft. 

Ever since its earliest days, the small English village of Heargton has been steeped in the occult. Tales of witchcraft and paranormal activity have been part of the local folklore for generations. Some people blame the lay lines that intersect at the very centre of the village, others blame a terrible curse. 

700 years on, Heargton Village still holds dark secrets, and when one of the village girls falls victim to a terrible ritual killing, the old superstitions resurface. 

At the heart of these whispers are the Meadowsweet sisters. All beautiful, all charming, all eccentric, but it is the middle daughter, seventeen-year-old Fox, who captures the imagination of American newcomer Jeremiah Chase; a deviant New York playboy sent to live with his Aunt in the Chase ancestral home of Coldstone Hall. A place that has its own grisly history. 

But, as Jeremiah discovers the history of the Meadowsweet Sisters, the Chase family history is also unearthed, leading Jeremiah to understand that good and evil are not always on opposing sides. 

A tale of witchcraft, demons and ghosts, blending traditional English folklore with the American Gothic.

Pick up the download links on the homepage of the website www.katiemjohn.com 



SPECIAL WINTER OFFER £0.99 / $0.99

WHEN SORROWS COME
A contemporary Upper YA (15+) 

Seventeen-year-old Ophelia is not only an artist, high-achiever and outcast, but she juggles her A-Levels and ambitions with being a young carer for her bi-polar mother. 

She is also in love with Malachi Stone: Mathematical Genius, Poet, Swimmer, and Narcissist.

Drawn together by their own self-destructive impulses and increasingly complex lives, they begin a consuming relationship of love and rejection.

With his mother’s over hasty marriage to his uncle, Malachi’s world turns on a spindle and his previously charmed life is invaded by a monster. Increasing paranoia and anger start to take over Malachi’s life, and it is only Ophelia who offers him hope of salvation; But to Ophelia’s heartbreak, Malachi isn’t capable of loving anything other than his future dream of following in his father’s glittering academic footsteps. 

15+ Upper YA. Contains more adult themes.

UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/When-Sorrows-Come-Katie-John-ebook/dp/B016P1X4I2 
USA https://www.amazon.com/When-Sorrows-Come-Katie-John-ebook/dp/B016P1X4I2 

Celebrating launch of 'Devilry' by giving away a kindle e-Reader

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#RELEASE DAY

In order to celebrate today's release of Book 3 of 'The Meadowsweet Chronicles', I am giving away an all-new kindle e-Reader, 6" Glare-Free Touchscreen Display, wi-fi (black) worth £59.99.  To enter, all you have to do is complete the Rafflecopter tasks below, which are designed to help me spread the word about the release of 'Devilry'.

Today is the release day of 'Devilry' Book 3 of 'The Meadowsweet Chronicles' A modern Tale of Witchcraft.

I am super excited to be sharing this with my lovely readership and I know that there are many of you who have been waiting patiently for me to finally release book 3 of the series. I can only apologise for being so slow, but I hope, when you read it, you agree that it was worth the wait.

The reason this particular book took me so long to write was for several reasons. First, I really needed to spend time on the bloodlines and lineage; it becomes very important in Book 3 and by the time you have finished book 3, you'll understand why. Secondly, I needed to invest a lot of time into research for this book.

Originally, the plan had been to sort of 'bang' these books out - one book of the series every 6 months, written with enthusiasm, playfulness  and energy. I had told myself that I wasn't going to labour over the research like I did with Knight Trilogy - but ... well, I just can't help myself; I can't write with a full heart when my head isn't full, too. And so, the research and investigation for this book took around half a year (which hadn't been planned for)

And now -- it's live in both eBook and paperback, and even more exciting is that the research I invested for Book 3 is also integral to Book 4 and so that is already well on the way to be written, with the notion of a much quicker release date.

Thank you for your patience in waiting for 'Devilry' - I really hope you enjoy it. Please take the time to write an honest review on Amazon as it makes a real difference to where they place it in the rankings and in turn, the kind of exposure that it gets.

If you haven't had a chance to read the series, then you can catch up by downloading Book 1 of the series, 'Witchcraft' for FREE On all eBook platforms.

LINKS to FREE BOOK 1 of the series.
US: https://www.amazon.com/Witchcraft-Book-One-Meadowsweet-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B00NG5CLTE

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Witchcraft-Book-One-Meadowsweet-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B00NG5CLTE

LINKS to 'Devilry' Book 3 of 'The Meadowsweet Chronicles'
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Devilry-Book-3-Meadowsweet-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B01L9RZHN2
US: https://www.amazon.com/Devilry-Book-3-Meadowsweet-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B01L9RZHN2

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SERIAL READER.

Welcome to day 8 of the OctoberFrights Blog Hop. Today I'm talking serials and introducing you to my new dreadpunk, gothic, detective, fairy tale serial coming out in December called 'Beautiful Freaks'.

Leave a comment to be in with a chance of winning these really fab Jack earrings and a paperback copy of the orginal novel, Beautiful Freaks, which inspired the series.

I know that many of you have  fallen in love with drama series thanks to NETFLIX, HBO and FOX. And having the technology to record, store and consume episodes has made following series an even more delectable experience. I'm a series junkie too; Hannibal, American Horror Story, Game of Thrones, The Following to name a few that have captured my adoration over the last few years. There are many approaches to the consumption of serials, but whether you are a binger or a pacer, the one thing most people agree is that serials allow the viewer to really engage in a world, and to bond with the characters in a very unique fashion.

So T.V series are fab, but have you tried the same principle with your reading? I'm not talking traditional novel series, where each full length book is released at eagerly anticipated 12+
month intervals, but a weekly, Thursday downloadable episode, each of a short novella length and designed specifically to keep you on the edge of your seat as you wait for Thursday to come around again.

Whilst attending UtopYA I came across this amazing concept and curious, I became hooked. I love the whole experience of consuming an episode and then being forced to wait with anticipation for the next.

This December sees the release of my own 12 episode serial called 'Beautiful Freaks'.

BEAUTIFUL FREAKS: A 12 PART SERIAL
STARTING DECEMBER 3rd 2015 until 28th FEBRUARY 2016

PRE-ORDER YOUR DOWNLOADS NOW TO RECIEVE THEM INSTANTLY TO YOUR KINDLE OR E-READING DEVICE ON RELEASE DAY.
 

A dark and twisted saga that winds its way through the Victorian streets of London like a luxurious and lethal ribbon.

When a series of terrifying and seemingly paranormal murders occur at a rapid rate, panic and fear grip the city. Still haunted by the ghost of the Whitechapel Ripper case, Inspector Steptree is forced to admit the murderer he now pursues maybe even more wicked and brutal. As the case closes down on the mysterious No.7 club, owned by the enigmatic Evangeline Valentine, Steptree discovers that evil is far from a fantasy.

It is against this backdrop that Kaspian Blackthorne turns eighteen and begins his apprenticeship under the scientific maverick, Doctor Greyson, a pioneer in brain surgery, and human transplantation. Whilst Kaspian is introduced to the horrors and wonders of man’s scientific progress, he also begins an epic adventure of self-discovery and infatuation. Guided into the decadent and luxuriant world of the London West End night scene by his new friend Hugh Denvers, Kaspian tastes the sweet temptation of a life less ordinary, but such a privilege comes at a terrible price.

A cast of timeless characters and dark, grown-up fairy tales interweave to create a rich and haunting tale of fear and desire.

Based on the original novel, ‘Beautiful Freaks’ written and published in 2013 by Katie M John, this series is a development of that world. This is the first season of a planned three seasons.

You can find out more about this season and forthcoming seasons on the official site. www.katiemjohn.com

#Gothic #Dreadpunk #Paranormal #Demons #Fae #FairyTales #Phantoms #Vampires #Creations #Frankenstein #ParanormalRomance #Murder #Detective #Horror #SecretSocieties #CrossOver #UpperYA

 Published by Little Bird Publishing, Katie M John is the author of the U.K No.1 best-selling YA Paranormal Romance and Dark Fairy Tale series, The Knight Trilogy.

You can find out more about Katie and her books over at her Amazon Author Page

Katie's Amazon Author Page

www.katiemjohn.com

@KnightTrilogy

LINK TO EPISODE 1 & 2 Of Beautiful Freaks out on Thursday 3rd December 2015
EPISODE 1
Amazon.UK http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B0164JRJYU
Amazon USA http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0164JRJYU EPISODE 2
Amazon UK http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0164K9GKY
Amazon USA http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0164K9GKY

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DAY 8: UtopYA from Your Armchair + Epic-scale UtopYA Swag Giveaway

Welcome to Day 8 of me bringing you some of the best, loveliest and most generous authors from UtopYA Author and Reader Con 2015. Today it is my pleasure to introduce you to the authors, Sharon Rose Mayes, author of 'The Pact' series and 'Twisted Fate', and author, 'Amy Leigh Strickland', author of  'Olympia Heights' and 'The Royer Goldhawk' series.

Don't forget to enter the epic-scale UtopYA Swag giveaway at the end of the post. You can enter everyday of the virtual con and a full list of prizes and details can be found in this post HERE

SHARON ROSE MAYES

 

Blurb for 'Blood Pact' (Book 1 of series)

Riley Spencer has spent most of her life doing what is normal for her: attending school, spending time with her mother, and training to hunt vampires. It was how she grew up as part of the organization and when Nick comes to town and joins her team everything changes. Now Riley and the rest of her team begin to question everything they have learned about vampires and the organization that trained them to hunt the vampires that hide in the world.

 

About Sharon Rose

 

Sharon lives in Lufkin, Texas with her two sons. She chronicles her daily life at her personal blog Not Your Mom Blog and has been active in the blogosphere for seven years. When she is not chasing her kids and participating in roller derby she writes and dreams of all of the places she can't wait to travel. She loves to write Young Adult stories about vampires, vampire hunters, witches, reincarnation, paranormal, and even a little bit on the New Adult side under the name S.R. Mayes

 

Find out more at www.notyourmumblog.com

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Buy Book One of the series, 'Blood Pact' on Amazon.co.uk 

 

 

AMY LEIGH STRICKLAND

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Blurb for 'Olympia Heights' (Book 1 of series)

Olympia Heights follows a group of teens in Miami Florida who find out that they are the Greek Gods reborn. As they struggle to balance school, relationships, and emerging powers, thy also have to field attacks from powerful and vengeful Titans.

 

They say that lightning never strikes the same place twice, but for Zach Jacobs, that just isn’t true. It’s hard enough being seventeen-- juggling school, football, friends, and teenage romance-- but Zach’s about to find out just how complicated it can get when he begins to suspect that maybe he was the lightning. Teenage woes hardly seem significant when you’ve got lightning shooting from your fingertips and a couple of murderous Titans trying to settle an ancient score.

 

About Amy

 

Amy Leigh Strickland is a teacher and writer from Massachusetts, living and working outside of Birmingham, AL. She writes contemporary, YA, and historical fantasy with a mythological twist.

 

Find out more at www.amyleightstrickland.com

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DOWNLOAD FREE copy of Book One of 'Olympia Heights' at Amazon.co.uk

 

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Vengeance is coming...

The second book of the Meadowsweet Chronicles, 'Vengeance' is out Thursday 29th May! And it is now on Pre-order at Amazon worldwide.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XW7BEUI You can read a little more about it later on in this post.

In celebration of the release of Book 2, Here is a coupon for a FREE eBook copy of  Book One in the series, called 'Witchcraft'  - all you have to do is go to Smashwords at this link https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/500895 and click the buy button. Here is the coupon code YX85B which is valid until 31st May 2015.

About 'Vengeance':

A Tale of Modern Witchcraft, 'The Meadowsweet Chronicles' is an epic seven book series that blends English and American folklore.

As the Meadowsweet sisters prepare to say their final goodbye to their sister, Swan, Jeremiah Chase is left with only ghosts for company. Grappling to come to terms with the curse of his bloodline, and his feelings for Fox Meadowsweet, Jeremiah is near broken.
Then, his sister is kidnapped and he is forced to make a terrible choice - one soul for
another.

With the Heargton covens officially at war, and a Witch Hunter waiting to destroy them all, it is only a matter of time before the power of darkness is invoked. Only darkness often comes in disguise: a handsome, beautiful disguise. 


The Meadowsweet Chronicles is a contemporary YA / NA cross-over (although it follows the clean rules of YA) and is a mash-up of English, American (and Worldwide) witch-lore and folk-lore.

 Planned as a seven book series (but might be more) The Meadowsweet Chronicles is thrilling, intense play with tropes and genres found in traditional horror and ghost stories. From lunatic asylums, to spooky country houses, to ghosts & demons, from English Pagan rites, to modern day Salem, 'The Meadowsweet Chronicles is dark and fun read - with a good dash of romantic complications thrown in.

Spotlight & Giveaway: Summer Stone's 'Hell's Hollow'

"This is a very charming book with engaging characters and a quick moving story line." (Amazon Review)

BLURB: 

When Seraphina was younger, she healed her best friend's injured hand. Terrified by the inexplicable cure, the girl shunned her. From that day on, Seraphina found herself without friends, a freak and an oddity. And so she obeyed her mother’s rule to refrain from using her innate ability, heeded her mother's warning that its use could land her in the local mental health facility alongside her aunt and grandmother.

But when sixteen-year-old Seraphina finds a mysterious, wounded boy hiding in the hollow in the woods behind her house, she can't hold out against the overpowering urge to help him. She is drawn to him each night, and as they come to know one another, their irresistible attraction blooms.

She longs to uncover his secrets — where he comes from and why he's hiding and how he came to be so wounded — and to share her own, though she knows it's forbidden. And while her healing touch seems to be helping him, it's hurting her. When the symptoms of psychosis — experienced by the women in her bloodline who used their powers — begin to plague Seraphina, she is faced with the unbearable choice of saving her sanity or the boy she’s come to love.

AUTHOR BIO: 

Summer Stone loves immersing herself in the worlds that live inside her mind. When she's in the real world, she likes kicking back on the beach, exploring new places, reading (of course) and eating rich, gooey chocolate. She loves spending time with her husband and kids, which she does as much as she can. She writes young adult and women's fiction, both supernatural and contemporary, realistic and looks forward to sharing it with you.

CONNECT: 

My goodreads page can be found here: 

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17370950-hell-s-hollow

http://summerstonebooks.blogspot.com

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Summer-Stone-Books/541478442552845

https://twitter.com/SummerStoneBks

https://www.amazon.com/author/summerstone

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Beautiful Freaks Blog Tour has started!

From May 25th to May 30th, my book, 'Beautiful Freaks' is on tour, making 24 stopovers at some wonderful book blogs. There will be interviews, info posts and other fun stuff, as well as a mammoth giveaway.

I'd like to say a massive thank you to Anna Dase at 'Read Between The Lines' (RBTL) book tours for organising this phenomenal event and to all of the lovely bloggers who have offered space on their blog, their support and their lovely communications throughout the planning of this event.

FULL RBTL TOUR GUIDE SCHEDULE

BEAUTIFUL FREAKS TOUR SCHEDULE. 
All linked up: Click to go. 

Read Between The Lines Mar 25

As You Wish Reviews Mar 26

A Crazy Vermonter's Book Reviews Mar 27
The Book Town May 28
Amazing Books Mar 31

Shelves of Books Blog April 2

Nomi's Paranormal Palace April 4

Busy Moms Book Reviews April 6

The Journey Continues April 11

Immortal Crimson Reviews April 16

Recent Reads April 18

Close Encounters With The Night Kind April 19

Fae Books April 20

Confessions of the Paranormal April 22

Condygurl's Crazed Compedium  April 25

The Many Muse's of MaryLynn April 29

Breathe In Books  May 2

Susan's Wicked Writings May 4

Lady Amber's Reviews May 8

Airicka Phoenix May 14
Ever and Ever Sight May 23

Read 2 Review May 24

A Little Bit of R&R May 27

Intoxicated By Books May 29