Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Chicago Author Lunch Meet-Up!




Hey Chicago readers! This Saturday I'll be in town for a meet-up with two other authors! Come hang out with us, eat some good food, and get your books signed :)

Check out this Facebook event for details and to RSVP! Hope you see you there!!

Author Lunch Meet-Up in Chicago - Facebook Event

Saturday, April 6, 2013

Vlog: Ending of the Angelfire trilogy Q&A parts 1 and 2

Hi everyone! As promised, here is a two-part vlog about the series ending. The first part is non-spoilery and I answer your questions about more books in the Angelfire series, the short stories, and what I'm writing next. Part 2 is spoilery, so if you haven't read Shadows in the Silence, don't watch it yet. In part 2, I talk about my own interpretation of the ending and what happened.

Hope you enjoy them! If you have anymore questions about the ending, feel free to ask.



Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Giveaway: Beautiful Creatures Movie Posters

How excited are you for the new movie adaptation of Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl? I know I am! This weekend I'll be seeing it with one of my best friends, Aimee Carter, author of The Goddess Test! To celebrate my excitement, I have two awesome Beautiful Creatures movie posters to give away.




Don't forget that the Shadows in the Silence book tour is going on right now and you can win one of three signed sets of the entire Angelfire trilogy! Check out the tour schedule:


2/6 - MundieMoms
2/8 - Fiktshun


2/20 - Fiktshun
2/22 - MundieMom

Watch the Shadows in the Silence (available now) book trailer:





Are you ready for the end of some of your favorite Epic Reads series?
We're sobbing and clinging with you! Stay tuned for upcoming features, giveaways,
and more sobbing and clinging!


Thursday, January 31, 2013

Shadows in the Silence book trailer and more awesomeness!


At long last Shadows in the Silence and its book trailer are here! Watch the trailer above and head on over to your favorite bookstore to pick up your copy of the conclusion to the Angelfire trilogy, order a copy online from Epic Reads, or order a SIGNED copy from my local independent bookstore Schuler Books (Eastwood/Lansing location) by calling (517)316-7495!

The amazingly talented models featured in the Shadows in the Silence book trailer will make an appearance this Saturday at the launch party to meet fans and sign prints! Get your books signed by me, win amazing prizes, and have a great time :)




Going on now is the Shadows in the Silence blog tour!
So far I've been to PageTurners to talk about Ellie's wonderful model, Meghan, and to Once Upon a Twilight to introduce you to Vladislav, who played Will! Tomorrow, at The Book Cellar you get to meet Cadan's model, Chaz, and I talk about how the whole trailer came together.

Follow the blog tour and win one of three signed sets of the Angelfire trilogy!


2/6 - MundieMoms
2/8 - Fiktshun


2/20 - Fiktshun
2/22 - MundieMom


Are you ready for the end of some of your favorite Epic Reads series?
We're sobbing and clinging with you! Stay tuned for upcoming features, giveaways,
and more sobbing and clinging!


And don't forget, the very last Fear the Reaper giveaway ends on Sunday
and we're going out with a bang!

and listen to the entire Shadows in the Silence playlist!


Monday, January 28, 2013

Fear the Reaper Week 10: Shadows in the Silence is here!



It's baaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!!

Fear the Reaper III has begun!
To celebrate the release of SHADOWS IN THE SILENCE and the prequel novella starring Madeleine and Bastian A DANCE WITH DARKNESS, I'm hosting 10 weeks of giveaways. For those who aren't familiar with the past two Fear the Reaper Giveaways, this is how we do: For the next ten Mondays, I will release a song off the Shadows in the Silence playlist and will have a new prize to give away to a lucky winner.

Here are some important dates for you:
January 29: WINGS OF THE WICKED releases in paperback with two exclusive short stories, one from Will's POV and one from Cadan's POV. (Goodreads link)
January 29: SHADOWS IN THE SILENCE releases in hardcover. (Goodreads link)
February 2: SHADOWS IN THE SILENCE Launch Party at Schuler Books & Music! Check out my Events page for more info and I hope to see you there! (Events & Appearances)
A Dance with Darkness is out NOW!

Don't miss the Angelfire prequel novella told from Will's mother Madeleine's point of view about her scorching affair with Bastian centuries ago!
*Hint: There are gifs, swooning over villains, and apologizing to my parents
for the ridiculously sexy chapters in this book.

Get A DANCE WITH DARKNESS
for your e-reader:
Kindle
and check it out over at Epic Reads!


Week 10

Red: Not Alone


Listen to the entire SHADOWS IN THE SILENCE playlist!



Giveaway: Five e-book copies of A DANCE WITH DARKNESS!

This is the very last Fear the Reaper giveaway. It's been so much fun with readers for the past three years and I'm going to miss them - and you!



Pre-order a signed copy of
SHADOWS IN THE SILENCE
from my local indie
and get it personalized with an Angelfire print!
Lansing, MI location: 517 316 7495

Get A DANCE WITH DARKNESS
for your e-reader:
a Rafflecopter giveaway
US residents only

Monday, January 21, 2013

Fear the Reaper Week 9: The Countdown to Shadows in the Silence




It's baaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!!

Fear the Reaper III has begun!
To celebrate the release of SHADOWS IN THE SILENCE and the prequel novella starring Madeleine and Bastian A DANCE WITH DARKNESS, I'm hosting 10 weeks of giveaways. For those who aren't familiar with the past two Fear the Reaper Giveaways, this is how we do: For the next ten Mondays, I will release a song off the Shadows in the Silence playlist and will have a new prize to give away to a lucky winner.

Here are some important dates for you:
January 29: WINGS OF THE WICKED releases in paperback with two exclusive short stories, one from Will's POV and one from Cadan's POV. (Goodreads link)
January 29: SHADOWS IN THE SILENCE releases in hardcover. (Goodreads link)
February 2: SHADOWS IN THE SILENCE Launch Party at Schuler Books & Music! Check out my Events page for more info and I hope to see you there! (Events & Appearances)
A Dance with Darkness is out NOW!

Don't miss the Angelfire prequel novella told from Will's mother Madeleine's point of view about her scorching affair with Bastian centuries ago!
*Hint: There are gifs, swooning over villains, and apologizing to my parents
for the ridiculously sexy chapters in this book.

Get A DANCE WITH DARKNESS
for your e-reader:
Kindle
and check it out over at Epic Reads!


Week 9

Linkin Park: Blackout


I'm stuck in this bed you made
Alone with a sinking feeling
I saw through the words you said
To the secrets you've been keeping
It's written upon your face
All the lies how they cut so deeply
You can't get enough you take
And take and take and never say

No, you've gotta get it inside
You push it back down
You push it back down
No, you'll never get it inside
Push it back down black out blood in your eye

You say that it's not your fault
And swear that I am mistaken
You said it's not what it seems
No remorse for the trust you're breaking
You run but then back you fall
Suffocate in the mess you're making
You can't get enough you take
And take and take and take and take
Fuck it are you listening?

No, you've gotta get it inside
You push it back down
You push it back down
No, you'll never get it inside
Push it back down
You push it back down
No, you've gotta get it inside
You push it back down
You push it back down
No, you'll never get it inside
Push it back down
Black out blood in your eye

Floating down, as colors fill the light
We look up from the ground
In fields of paper white
And floating up you pass us in the night
A future gazing out a past to overwrite
So come down far below
We've been waiting to collect the things you know
Come down far below 
We've been waiting to collect what you've let go

Come down
Oh
Come down 
Oh
Come down
Oh
Come down
Oh
Come down 
Oh

Listen to the entire SHADOWS IN THE SILENCE playlist so far!
New songs will be revealed soon!


Giveaway: Signed Hardcover copy of
SHADOWS IN THE SILENCE!



Pre-order a signed copy of
SHADOWS IN THE SILENCE
from my local indie
and get it personalized with an Angelfire print!
Lansing, MI location: 517 316 7495

Get A DANCE WITH DARKNESS
for your e-reader:

a Rafflecopter giveaway
US residents only

Monday, January 14, 2013

Fear the Reaper Week 8: Countdown to Shadows in the Silence




It's baaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!!

Fear the Reaper III has begun!
To celebrate the release of SHADOWS IN THE SILENCE and the prequel novella starring Madeleine and Bastian A DANCE WITH DARKNESS, I'm hosting 10 weeks of giveaways. For those who aren't familiar with the past two Fear the Reaper Giveaways, this is how we do: For the next ten Mondays, I will release a song off the Shadows in the Silence playlist and will have a new prize to give away to a lucky winner.

Here are some important dates for you:
January 29: WINGS OF THE WICKED releases in paperback with two exclusive short stories, one from Will's POV and one from Cadan's POV. (Goodreads link)
January 29: SHADOWS IN THE SILENCE releases in hardcover. (Goodreads link)
February 2: SHADOWS IN THE SILENCE Launch Party at Schuler Books & Music! Check out my Events page for more info and I hope to see you there! (Events & Appearances)
A Dance with Darkness is out NOW!

Don't miss the Angelfire prequel novella told from Will's mother Madeleine's point of view about her scorching affair with Bastian centuries ago!
*Hint: There are gifs, swooning over villains, and apologizing to my parents
for the ridiculously sexy chapters in this book.

Get A DANCE WITH DARKNESS
for your e-reader:
Kindle
and check it out over at Epic Reads!


Week 8

Angels & Airwaves: Secret Crowds



If I had my own world
I'd fill it with wealth and desire
A glorious past to admire
And voices of kids out walking dogs
Birds, planes, cleanest cars

If I had my own world
I'd love it for all that's inside it
There'd be no more wars, death or riots
There'd be no more police, packed parking lots
Guns, bombs sounding off

If I had my own world
I'd build you an empire
From here to the far lands
To spread love like violence

If I had my own world
I'd build you an empire
From here to the far lands
To spread love like violence

Let me feel you, carry you higher
Watch your words spread hope like fire
Secret crowds rise up and gather
Hear your voices sing back louder

If I had my own world
I'd show you the life that's inside it
The way that it glows when you find it
The way it survives with it's families
Friends or it's enemies

Let's make this a new world
I swear you can go if you want to
I know that you have that within you
Inventing the first clean and usable
God's greatest miracle

If I had my own world
I'd build you an empire
From here to the far lands
To spread love like violence

If I had my own world
I'd build you an empire
From here to the far lands
To spread love like violence

Let me feel you, carry you higher
Watch our words spread hope like fire
Secret crowds rise up and gather
Hear your voices sing back louder

Let me feel you, carry you higher
Watch our words spread hope like fire
Secret crowds rise up and gather
Hear your voices sing back louder

Let me feel you, carry you higher
Watch our words spread hope like fire
Secret crowds rise up and gather
Hear your voices sing back louder

Let me feel you, carry you higher
Watch our words spread hope like fire
Secret crowds rise up and gather
Hear your voices sing back louder

Listen to the entire SHADOWS IN THE SILENCE playlist so far!
New songs will be revealed soon>>


Giveaway: Two signed Hardcover copies of
SHADOWS IN THE SILENCE!



Pre-order a signed copy of
SHADOWS IN THE SILENCE
from my local indie
and get it personalized with an Angelfire print!
Lansing, MI location: 517 316 7495

Get A DANCE WITH DARKNESS
for your e-reader:

a Rafflecopter giveaway


US residents only


Saturday, January 12, 2013

Shadows in the Silence Launch Party & Pre-orders!


Ahhh I can't believe the release of Shadows in the Silence is only a little more than two weeks away and the launch party is just three weeks away!!! This has been such a crazy adventure and I'm so excited to get to share the final Angelfire book with you guys. 

The launch party for Shadows in the Silence is set for
February 2 at 2pm EST
at Schuler Books & Music
Eastwood Towne Center
2820 Towne Center BLVD.
Lansing, MI 48912

We're going to have a raffle and prizes for for who answers trivia questions about the Angelfire world! These prizes include books, Angelfire artwork prints, and really awesome goodies.

If you pre-order your copy of Shadows in the Silence from Schuler Books & Music, you will receive it signed/personalized and with an Angelfire art print!
Call (517)316-7495 to pre-order!

I really to see you guys there! xoxo

Monday, January 7, 2013

Fear the Reaper Week 7: Countdown to Shadows in the Silence



It's baaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!!

Fear the Reaper III has begun!
To celebrate the release of SHADOWS IN THE SILENCE and the prequel novella starring Madeleine and Bastian A DANCE WITH DARKNESS, I'm hosting 10 weeks of giveaways. For those who aren't familiar with the past two Fear the Reaper Giveaways, this is how we do: For the next ten Mondays, I will release a song off the Shadows in the Silence playlist and will have a new prize to give away to a lucky winner.

Here are some important dates for you:
January 29: WINGS OF THE WICKED releases in paperback with two exclusive short stories, one from Will's POV and one from Cadan's POV. (Goodreads link)
January 29: SHADOWS IN THE SILENCE releases in hardcover. (Goodreads link)
February 2: SHADOWS IN THE SILENCE Launch Party at Schuler Books & Music! Check out my Events page for more info and I hope to see you there! (Events & Appearances)
A Dance with Darkness is out NOW!

Don't miss the Angelfire prequel novella told from Will's mother Madeleine's point of view about her scorching affair with Bastian centuries ago!
*Hint: There are gifs, swooning over villains, and apologizing to my parents
for the ridiculously sexy chapters in this book.

Get A DANCE WITH DARKNESS
for your e-reader:
Kindle
and check it out over at Epic Reads!


Week 7

Glorbus: Orchard of Mines


Don't taint this ground with the color of the past
Are the sounds in bloom with you?
'Cause you seem like an orchard of mines
Just take one step at a time

And you seem to break like time
So fragile on the inside, you climb these grapevines
Would you look now unto the pit of me on the ground
And you wander through these to climb these grapevines...

I'll say it to be proud; won't have my life turn upside down
Says the man with some, with some gold forged plan
Of life so incomplete, like weights strapped around my feet
Tread careful one step at a time

And you seem to break like time
So fragile on the inside, you climb these grapevines
Would you look now unto the pit of me on the ground
And you wander through these to climb these grapevines

To know, to feel, to play me once again
Do you denote from what we feel
Do you not know, I see you play the game
Do you denote...

La flama riposa
La ombra dispare
La noce immortale
La voce murmure

To know, to feel, to play me once again
Do you denote
Do you not know, I see you play the game
Denote

Giveaway: Final signed ARC of SHADOWS IN THE SILENCE, Ellie's necklace with a demonic reaper charm, + Angelfire swag set!


Pre-order a signed copy of
SHADOWS IN THE SILENCE
from my local indie
and get it personalized with an Angelfire print!
Lansing, MI location: 517 316 7495

Get A DANCE WITH DARKNESS
for your e-reader:
a Rafflecopter giveaway
US residents only

Monday, December 31, 2012

Fear the Reaper Week 6: Countdown to Shadows in the Silence




It's baaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!!

Fear the Reaper III has begun!
To celebrate the release of SHADOWS IN THE SILENCE and the prequel novella starring Madeleine and Bastian A DANCE WITH DARKNESS, I'm hosting 10 weeks of giveaways. For those who aren't familiar with the past two Fear the Reaper Giveaways, this is how we do: For the next ten Mondays, I will release a song off the Shadows in the Silence playlist and will have a new prize to give away to a lucky winner.

Here are some important dates for you:
January 2: A DANCE WITH DARKNESS releases in e-book format for all e-reader devices. (Goodreads link)
January 7: ANGELFIRE $2.99 e-book sale on Amazon ends, so get it before this date! (Amazon link)
January 29: WINGS OF THE WICKED releases in paperback with two exclusive short stories, one from Will's POV and one from Cadan's POV. (Goodreads link)
January 29: SHADOWS IN THE SILENCE releases in hardcover. (Goodreads link)



Week 6

Matthew Mayfield: Take What I can Get


If finders were keepers, I’d still be at home
Take it or leave it, I'll show you the ropes
When you no longer see me I’ll be gone
So much for answers, I don’t have a clue
I can hear ya, you’re calling from outside my room
You’re still locked inside me, holding on

So I take what i can get
So I take what i can get
I’ll break out your windows, I don’t need a key
Show me your doubts and I’ll make you believe
Yeah, you’re still here to haunt me
You ain’t gone
So I take what I can get
So I take what I can get

If you are coming home
I’ll be out on my own
I don’t need you
To give me back the open wounds
But if you start to shed your skin
Naked heart – wearing thin
When you call
I’ll be here, once again


Giveaway: Signed copies of A TOUCH MORTAL and A TOUCH MORBID by Leah Clifford + Angelfire swag set!



Pre-order a signed copy of
SHADOWS IN THE SILENCE
from my local indie:
Lansing, MI location: 517 316 7495

Pre-order A DANCE WITH DARKNESS
for your e-reader:

US residents only