Guest Post: A Crown Forged By Victory's Consequence by Marlayna James and Aaryanna Abbott

 

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the A CROWN FORGED BY VICTORY'S CONSEQUENCE by Marlayna James & Aaryanna Abbott Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

About The Book:

Title: A CROWN FORGED BY VICTORY'S CONSEQUENCE (The Blackened Tablet Series, #1)

Author: Marlayna James & Aaryanna Abbott

Pub. Date: January 3, 2023

Publisher: Friends with Pens Author Group

Formats: Paperback, eBook

Pages: 438

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org

The Blackened Tablet Series is an epic fantasy quest story with corrupt politics, wondrous magic, and illicit encounters in a supernatural world where no one is safe.

Three hundred years ago, the sacred tablet granted by their god, Jezabet, turned black, and eight kingdoms broke free, plummeting into the bottomless sea. There was no warning, and no one knows why.

Now, a strange illness plagues Aldersward. Crowned Prince Aedyn's sisters, Achelle and Annora, his father, and countrymen are desperate and grief-stricken. All hope is lost...

Until someone dreams, and Aedyn leaves behind his mistress and his betrothed to cure their nation. He enlists his friends; a brazen playboy, a gentle strongman, and an ancient mentor. Together, they set out on a perilous journey-few believe they will survive.

This isn't a fairy tale-s3x becomes currency, murder is ordinary, and love doesn't conquer all.

Everyone loves a hero-good triumphs evil. But few dare to question how victory ripples into consequences. Explore this exciting concept in the Blackened Tablet Series.

 Author Aaryanna Abbott interviews her character Guard Asa of Lessard for The Blackened Tablet Series: A Crown Forged By Victory’s Consequence. 

Aaryanna: What is your motivation? 

Asa: Live happily and simply after I finish my service to the kingdom. 

Aaryanna: Do you have a celebrity lookalike? 

Asa: Perhaps Patrick Neil Harris with darker skin and brown hair. 

Aaryanna: What is your best feature?

Asa: My goofy grin—women love it.

Aaryanna: What is your dream job or goal? 

Asa: Be a fisherman or farmer. 

Aaryanna: What annoys you about yourself? 

Asa: My cheeks blotch with red when I’m embarrassed, and I can be downright silly sometimes. 

Aaryanna: How did you come to realise your ability?

Asa: It was nearly disastrous. After an evening meal, it was typical for my family to find a group activity. Outside, by the fire, my father played his lute, while nearby, my sisters sang as they danced together. I claimed my mother for my partner, and after sending her through a series of turns, I threw her in the air. She went much higher than she should have. In the end, at least I caught her. Then both of my sisters begged for a turn. 

 

About Marlayna James:

Marlayna lives in Canada where she writes romance, erotica, women's fiction, and fantasy. She loves video games, TV, reading, and writing.

About Aaryanna Abbott:

This is another of my pen names. For every pen name, I use a different part of who I am. I imagine this is how she looks.

What’s this part of me like?

I was a daddy’s girl. The very epitome of spoilt.

I love to be wild and crazy—experience everything the world has to offer. I’m adventurous and my carefree disposition is contagious.

I’m loyal to a fault and don’t care what expectations or labels society has bestowed upon me. I believe one’s truth is more valuable than anyone’s perception.

This part of me writes for escapism—to be free of my mundane day to day and live in a magical world almost as real to me as earth. Except in my imaginary world, I control all things and it pleases me to no end.

Do you know how happy you would be living there?

 

Find all of Marlayna James & Aaryanna Abbott’s Links HERE- https://friendswithpensauthorgroup.com/letshookup/

 

Giveaway Details:

5 winners will receive an eBook of A CROWN FORGED BY VICTORY'S CONSEQUENCE, International.

Ends January 10^th, midnight EST.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Tour Schedule:

Week One:

12/1/2022	Mythical Books	Guest Post/IG Post
12/2/2022	The Momma Spot	Guest Post
12/3/2022	Sadie's Spotlight	Guest Post/IG Post

Week Two:

12/4/2022	#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog	Guest Post/IG Post
12/5/2022	A Dream Within A Dream	Guest Post
12/6/2022	Jazzy Book Reviews	Guest Post/IG Post
12/7/2022	Lady Hawkeye	Guest Post/IG Post
12/8/2022	Books and Kats	Guest Post
12/9/2022	Living in a Bookworld	Guest Post
12/10/2022	Two Chicks on Books	Guest Post

Week Three:

12/11/2022	@jaimerockstarbooktours	IG Post
12/12/2022	Nagma | TakeALookAtMyBookshelf	IG Review
12/13/2022	Books With A Chance of Traveling	Review/IG Post
12/14/2022	Nerdophiles	Review
12/15/2022	The Book Countess	Review
12/16/2022	Books a Plenty Book Reviews	Review
12/17/2022	Fire and Ice	Review

Week Four:

12/18/2022	Rajiv's Reviews	Review/IG Post
12/19/2022	More Books Please blog	Review/IG Post
12/20/2022	Forthenovellovers	Review
12/21/2022	@allyluvsbooksalatte	IG Review/TikTok Post
12/22/2022	OneMoreExclamation	Review/IG Post
12/23/2022	The Girl Who Reads	Review/IG Post
12/24/2022	NO POST	NA

Week Five:

12/25/2022	NO POST	NA
12/26/2022	Ashe_and_ink	IG Review
12/27/2022	the book near me	Review/IG Post
12/28/2022	@froggyreadteach	IG Review
12/29/2022	Emily Ashlyn	IG & Facebook Review
12/30/2022	@booksrn_rashi	IG Review
12/31/2022	Lifestyle of Me	Review

Blog Tour: Mother of the River by Emily McPherson

 

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the MOTHER OF THE RIVER by Emily McPherson Pre-Order  Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

About The Book:

Title: MOTHER OF THE RIVER (Protectors #1)

Author: Emily McPherson

Pub. Date: March 7, 2023

Publisher: Eyebright Books

Formats:  Hardcover, Paperback, eBook

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org

Inspired by traditional Irish Mythology, Mother of the River tells the story of a 17 year old girl in search of her missing mother when she stumbles upon a forgotten legend.

Ianthe was only six years old when her mother vanished and the strange statue appeared in the river near her home. Now, eleven years later, the statue stands as a memorial and a place where Ianthe often visits to tell her mother about her life. But when an old acquaintance returns to town and suggests the statue isn't just a statue, the presence of a mythical creature comes into question, and Ianthe begins to wonder what really happened all those years ago.

With her best friend Fintan by her side, Ianthe searches for a lost legend and discovers fantastical dangers, family secrets, and the magic of Ireland. But finding the myth may not be enough to mend the past. And finding the truth just may threaten her future.

May you have the hindsight to know where you've been, the foresight to know where you are going, and the insight to know when you have gone too far- Irish proverb

Book Teaser Trailer:

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Mother of the River excerpt

They peered over the edge of the cliff, relieved to find that the waterfall wasn’t too high, but it was wide and fast. Ianthe looked to the riverbanks, hoping to find a big wooden sign sticking out of the ground that said, “Bones of a Monster: Hidden Here.”
“There,” she shouted, pointing below.
Although there was no wooden sign, there was a brown patch of forest surrounded by rose bushes and void of the thick moss, which covered nearly every other inch of the riverbank in green. Ianthe lowered herself over the cliff and scaled the rocks, followed by Evander and Fintan. They rushed to the patch of dirt and immediately began stabbing their shovels into the ground, removing bits of earth. To their surprise and great relief, the bones weren’t buried all that deep.
“It’s not even a proper burial,” Ianthe said, flinging more dirt behind her.
“By the looks of things, I’m not sure she was buried at all, darlin’,” Evander said. “Looks like only time covered her.”
“That’s horrible!”
“Don’t tell me you’re feeling sorry for the monster now,” Fintan quipped.
“No. I don’t think so anyway. I just mean…” She stabbed her shovel into the dirt with a frown, feeling a weight on her heart, and gestured to the sorry excuse for a grave plot. “Well, everyone should have a proper burial. Don’t you think?”
Fintan shrugged and continued to dig as Ianthe adjusted her grip around her own shovel. A few quiet minutes passed before any of the white bone was discernible in the dirt.
“I think I found the skull,” Ianthe said.
“No,” Evander scraped some dirt away, revealing a full face. “I’ve definitely got the skull.”
“Then what’s this?”
She dug a little more and uncovered a second skull, much smaller than the first.
“Is that…”
“…a child?” she finished Evander’s thought.
The three of them stared at each other for a moment of disbelief.
“Hurry,” Ianthe said as her eyes narrowed in on the bones, “keep digging.”
They all dropped to their knees and began uncovering the rest of the bones by hand. Ianthe grabbed the bucket they had brought to transport the bones and reached for the larger skull. Her hand had barely touched the brittle surface when a low growl sounded from behind the waterfall. She snapped her hand back to her side and shrank further down. 
“Did you hear that?” she whispered.

 

 

About Emily McPherson:

Emily McPherson is an author for young adult readers with several fantasy projects in the works. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, she strives to normalize seeing characters of the rainbow on the page without harmful stereotypes. She is an Irish dancer with a slight obsession with mythological creatures. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, son, and - the real mythological creatures - her two rescue pugs.

Website | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Goodreads | Amazon

 

Giveaway Details:

1 winner will receive a $10 Amazon GC, International.

Ends December 10th, midnight EST. 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Tour Schedule:

Week One:

11/21/2022	For the Love of Kidlit	Guest Post
11/22/2022	YA Books Central	Guest Post/IG Post
11/23/2022	A Dream Within A Dream	Guest Post
11/24/2022	The Momma Spot	Excerpt
11/25/2022	Jazzy Book Reviews	Excerpt/IG Post
11/26/2022	Books and Kats	Excerpt

Week Two:

11/27/2022	Books a Plenty Book Reviews	Review
11/28/2022	Fire and Ice	Review
11/29/2022	@allyluvsbooksalatte	IG Review/TikTok Post
11/30/2022	A Blue Box Full of Books	IG Review/LFL Drop pic
12/1/2022	100 Pages A Day	Review
12/2/2022	Kim"s Book Reviews and Writing Aha's	Review/IG Post
12/3/2022	beersbooksboos	Review/IG Post

Week Three:

12/4/2022	@froggyreadteach	IG Review
12/5/2022	@enjoyingbooksagain	IG Review

Blog Tour: Armadas in the Mist by Christian Klaver

 

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the ARMADAS IN THE MIST by Christian Klaver Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

About The Book:

Title: ARMADAS IN THE MIST (The Empire of the House of Thorns #3)

Author: Christian Klaver

Pub. Date: December 6, 2022

Publisher: CamCat Books

Formats: Hardcover, paperback, eBook, Audiobook

Pages: 332

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org

The Black Shuck’s forces gather just beyond the mist . . .

Captain Justice Kasric knows how complicated family can be. The escalating Human-Faerie war has scattered and wounded her siblings and transformed her parents beyond recognition. After narrowly escaping yet another dangerous clash, fifteen-year-old Justice has had enough. She’s determined to defeat the Black Shuck, the mysterious leader controlling the Faerie invasion of London, but if Justice hopes to stand a chance at victory, she’ll have to do the impossible: reunite her family and lead them against the looming Faerie Armada.

With her mother and brother at the helm of the enemy fleet, and the prophesized Seven Virtues slipping out of reach, Justice more than has her work cut out for her. Even if she can save England, the cost may be higher than she’s willing to pay.

 

Grab the first 2 books in the Empire of the House of Thorns series now!

 

 

About Christian Klaver:

Christian Klaver has been writing for over twenty years, with a number of magazine publications, including Escape Pod, Dark Wisdom Anthology, and Anti-Matter. He’s the author of The Supernatural Case Files of Sherlock Holmes series, but has written over a dozen novels, both fantasy and sci-fi, often with a Noir bent. He's worked as book-seller, bartender and a martial-arts instructor before settling into a career in internet security. He lives just outside the sprawling decay of Detroit, Michigan, with his wife, Kimberly, his daughter, Kathryn, and a group of animals he refers to as The Menagerie. He’s also a part of the Untitled Writer’s Group based in Ann Arbor for the past decade or so with a bunch of equally starry-eyed dreamers and social misanthropes.

Website | Twitter | Goodreads | Amazon | BookBub

 

Giveaway Details:

2 winners will receive a finished copy of ARMADAS IN THE MIST, US Only.

Ends December 20^th, midnight EST.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Tour Schedule:

Week One:

11/21/2022	Mythical Books	Guest Post/IG Post
11/22/2022	Jazzy Book Reviews	Excerpt/IG Post
11/23/2022	Books and Kats	Excerpt
11/24/2022	Living in a Bookworld	Excerpt
11/25/2022	Two Chicks on Books	Excerpt
11/26/2022	@jaimerockstarbooktours	IG Post

Week Two:

11/27/2022	A Dream Within A Dream	Excerpt
11/28/2022	Lady Hawkeye	Excerpt/IG Post
11/29/2022	@froggyreadteach	IG Review
11/30/2022	OneMoreExclamation	Review/IG Post
12/1/2022	Locks, Hooks and Books	Review
12/2/2022	YA Books Central	Guest Post/IG Post
12/3/2022	Sadie's Spotlight	Excerpt/IG Post

Week Three:

12/4/2022	Books a Plenty Book Reviews	Review
12/5/2022	The Momma Spot	Review
12/6/2022	Fire and Ice	Review
12/7/2022	Rajiv's Reviews	Review/IG Post
12/8/2022	Brandi Danielle Davis	IG Review/TikTok Post
12/9/2022	Lifestyle of Me	Review
12/10/2022	A Court of Coffee and Books	Review/IG Post

Week Four:

12/11/2022	Emily Ashlyn	IG & Facebook Review
12/12/2022	popthebutterfly	Review/IG Post
12/13/2022	The Real World According To Sam	Review/IG Post
12/14/2022	History from a Woman’s Perspective	Review
12/15/2022	A Blue Box Full of Books	IG Review/LFL Drop Pic
12/16/2022	@ReadsReaders	YouTube Review/IG Post