Welcome to the 4 for Friday Blitz for Crown of Ice by Vicki
L. Weavil, Fire in the Woods by Jennifer M. Eaton, Avian by Nicole Conway, and
Branded by Abi Ketner and Missy Kalicicki, presented by Month9Books!
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Thyra
Winther’s seventeen, the Snow Queen, and immortal, but if she can’t reassemble
a shattered enchanted mirror by her eighteenth birthday she’s doomed to spend
eternity as a wraith.
Armed with magic granted by a
ruthless wizard, Thyra schemes to survive with her mind and body intact.
Unencumbered by kindness, she kidnaps local boy Kai Thorsen, whose mathematical
skills rival her own. Two logical minds, Thyra calculates, are better than one.
With time rapidly melting away she needs all the help she can steal.
A cruel lie ensnares Kai in her
plan, but three missing mirror shards and Kai’s childhood friend, Gerda,
present more formidable obstacles. Thyra’s willing to do anything – venture
into uncharted lands, outwit sorcerers, or battle enchanted beasts — to
reconstruct the mirror, yet her most dangerous adversary lies within her
breast. Touched by the warmth of a wolf pup’s devotion and the fire of a young
man’s desire, the thawing of Thyra’s frozen heart could be her ultimate
undoing.
CROWN OF ICE is a YA Fantasy that
reinvents Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Snow Queen” from the perspective of a
young woman who discovers that the greatest threat to her survival may be her
own humanity.
Vicki Lemp Weavil was raised in a
farming community in Virginia, where her life was shaped by a wonderful family,
the culture of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and an obsession with reading. Since
obtaining her undergraduate degree in Theatre from the University of Virginia,
she’s gone on to acquire two masters degrees, living in places as diverse as
New York City and rural North Carolina. She’s currently the library director
for a performing an visual arts university. Vicki loves good writing in
any genre, and has been known to read seven books in as many days. She enjoys
travel, gardening, and the arts. Vicki lives in North Carolina with her
husband, son, and some very spoiled cats.
When a plane crashes in the woods
near Jess’s home, the boy of her dreams falls out of the sky—literally. But
David’s not here to find a girlfriend. He’s from another planet, and if Jess
can’t help him get back to his ship, he’ll be stuck on Earth with nothing to
look forward to but the pointy end of a dissection scalpel.
But her father runs their house like
an army barracks, and with an alien on the loose, Major Dad isn’t too keen on
the idea of Jess going anywhere. Ever. So how the heck is she supposed to help
the sweetest, strangest, and cutest guy she’s ever met?
Hiding him in her room probably
isn’t the best idea. Especially since her Dad is in charge of the squadron
searching for David. That doesn’t mean she won’t do it. It just means she can’t
get caught.
Helping David get home while
protecting her heart—that’s gonna be the hard part. After all, she can’t really
fall for a guy who’s not exactly from here.
As they race through the woods with
Major Dad and most of the U.S. military one breath behind them, Jess and David
grow closer than either of them anticipated. But all is not what it seems.
David has a genocide-sized secret, and one betrayal later, they are both in
handcuffs as alien warships are positioning themselves around the globe. Time
is ticking down to Armageddon, and Jess must think fast if she’s to save the
boy she cares about without sacrificing Earth—and everyone on it.
Corporate Team Leader by day, and
Ranting Writer by night. Jennifer M. Eaton calls the East Coast of the USA home,
where she lives with her husband, three energetic boys, and a pepped up poodle.
Jennifer hosts an informational blog
“A Reference of Writing Rants for Writers (or Learn from My Mistakes)” aimed at
helping all writers be the best they can be.
Beyond writing and motivating
others, she also enjoys teaching her dog to jump through hoops—literally.
Jennifer’s perfect day includes long
hikes in the woods, bicycling, swimming, snorkeling, and snuggling up by the
fire with a great book; but her greatest joy is using her over-active
imagination constructively… creating new worlds for everyone to enjoy.
What kind of power is lurking inside
him?
After a year of training to become a
dragonrider, Jaevid Broadfeather has been sent home to rest during a three-month
interlude. But when he returns to find the king drake has chosen Beckah Derrick
as his new rider, Jaevid realizes something big is about to happen. Every fiber
of his being is pushed to the breaking point as Jaevid battles through his
avian year, preparing for the final graduation test of the battle scenario. But
there is more standing in his way than a few pushups and fancy sword moves.
Jaevid must face a new fear as he is
tormented by a gruesome nightmare of a mysterious gray elf warrior murdering the
royal family of Maldobar. It seems obvious to him that this is some kind of
message about how the war started long ago—until Felix assures him the king is
very much alive. With his strange powers growing stronger by the day, and that
violent dream replaying in his mind every night, Jaevid no longer wonders if he
will pass his avian year or not . . . he wonders if he will even survive it.
The truth will soon be set loose.
Nicole is the author of the
children’s fantasy series, THE DRAGONRIDER CHRONICLES, about a young boy’s
journey into manhood as he trains to become a dragonrider. She has completed
the first two books in the series, and is now working on the third and final
book.
Originally from a small town in
North Alabama, Nicole moves frequently due to her husband’s career as a pilot
for the United States Air Force. She received a B.A. in English with a
concentration in Classics from Auburn University, and will soon attend graduate
school.
She has previously worked as a
freelance and graphic artist for promotional companies, but has now embraced
writing as a full-time occupation.
Nicole enjoys hiking, camping,
shopping, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends. She also
loves watching children’s movies and collecting books. She lives at home with
her husband, two cats, and dog.
Fifty years ago The Commander came
into power and murdered all who opposed him. In his warped mind, the seven
deadly sins were the downfall of society.
To punish the guilty, he created the
Hole, a place where sinners are branded according to their sins. Sinners are forced
to live a less than human existence in deplorable conditions, under the
watchful eye of guards who are ready to kill anyone who steps out of line.
Now, LUST wraps around my neck like
thick, blue fingers, threatening to choke the life out of me. I’ve been accused
of a crime I didn’t commit, and the Hole is my new home.
Constant darkness.
Brutal and savage violence.
Excruciating pain.
Every day is a fight for survival.
But I won’t let them win. I will not
die in the Hole.
I am more than my brand. I’m a fighter.
My name is Lexi Hamilton, and this is my story.
Abi and Missy met in the summer of
1999 at college orientation and have been best friends ever since. After
college, they added jobs, husbands and kids to their lives, but they still
found time for their friendship. Instead of hanging out on weekends, they went
to dinner once a month and reviewed books. What started out as an enjoyable
hobby has now become an incredible adventure.
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