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Ireland & a Giveaway & Latest Reviews

Hi everyone!

I know I’ve been quiet since I’m working on my next book, but with Saint Patrick’s Day almost upon us, I wanted to share a fun Guest Blog I did over at RhiReading.

GUEST BLOG

Want to see pics of Ireland and read a fun “Lucky-in-Love” story and also enter for a chance to win en eBook copy of BRIGHTEST KIND OF DARKNESS? Then click here and read on! 🙂

LATEST REVIEWS

“… Michelle has managed to create something rather unique and different here.  I loved her writing, the pacing, the characters, everything.  This one definitely sucked me in and held me until the end.  I’m so looking forward to the next one!…” Click here to read the entire review at Readergirl Reviews a Teen Book

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“… I was so pleasantly surprised by how much I really enjoyed her book and how unique the story was right from the start. I truly love to be able to read a book that is unlike any other I have read before. To me it make for such a fun and intriguing read. There are always books out there to read about vampires, witches, werewolf’s, ect but to be able to pick one up and discover a untold story that will have you falling in love with the character’s or feeling you can’t put the book down because you just need to know what will happen to next is priceless…”  Click here to read the entire review at Bittersweet Enchantment

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“…YOU GUYS! I’m about to tell you about a book that I loved! It is action-packed, the pacing is perfect, and the plot is seamless. The characters are amazing and believable, the mythology is original, and the romance is perfect. If you are one of those people that do not typically read self-published books I would say to you that this is a great place to start. If you trust my opinion, check this one out…”  Click here to read the entire review at Into the Hall of Books

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“…Brightest Kind of Darkness is full of suspense, especially as Nara loses her powers. I was surprised on many occasions as the story unfolded and Michelle fills in the gaps in the story with extremely plausible, awesome explanations. Michelle has done a great job captivating her readers and I am eagerly awaiting the sequel…”  Click here to read the entire review at A Book Vacation

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“… I really enjoyed the slow build of their friendship to eventually more. It felt real and natural. No insta~love and no love triangles. Ethan still has a mystery surrounding him but he is very supportive of Nara and eventually very honest as well. He didn’t drag everything out for a long length of time. They had some great butterfly worthy scenes. I’m very picky in my romances so I’m happy to say that I really enjoyed their relationship…”  Click here to read the entire review at Some Like it Paranormal

Guest Trisha Wolfe & a Giveaway

I’d like to welcome a fabulous author with an amazing imagination (and one of my critique partners), Trisha Wolfe, to my blog today. Trisha released a novelette Unveiled in September 2011. She then followed Unveiled with her first full length novel, Destiny’s Fire, in January 2012.

Destiny’s Fire by Trisha Wolfe

It’s the year 2040, and sixteen-year-old Dez Harkly is one of the last of her kind—part of a nearly extinct race of shape-shifters descended from guardians to the Egyptian pharaohs. Her home and her secret are threatened when the Council lowers the barrier, allowing the enemy race to enter the Shythe haven.

As the Narcolym airships approach, Dez and her friends rebel against their Council and secretly train for battle. Not only is Dez wary of war and her growing affection for her best friend Jace, but she fears the change her birthday will bring. When Dez’s newfound power rockets out of control, it’s a Narcolym who could change her fate… if she can trust him.

Dez’s guarded world crumbles when she discovers why the Narcos have really come to Haven Falls, and she’s forced to choose between the race who raised her and the enemy she’s feared her whole life.

Welcome Trisha!

P.T.: If you had a secret that you needed to keep from those you care about, do you think you could hide it for as long as Dez?

Trisha: Well, probably not lol. I’m bad about keeping secrets from my mom. She knows everything, and she’s also my best friend. So it would be extremely difficult to keep anything from her. But, Dez’s mom did know her secret, so if we’re talking about being in her shoes, I do think I could keep it from my friends. Especially if it protected them. I’m actually a really good secret keeper. Someone says, You can’t tell anyone…then goes on to tell me some juicy tidbit, I never say a word.

P.T.: If you could choose any one of your characters to have your back in a fight, who would you pick?

Trisha: Hmm. I’d have to go with Reese. He’s pretty badass when it comes to fighting skills, and he always protects those he cares for (of course he cares for me, he has to!) But if we’re talking about a cat fight, I’d go with Lana. She’s so loyal, and she always has your back no matter what. And she’s pretty scrappy when she gets down.

Trisha, you gave us a blurb for Destiny’s Fire above, why don’t you share an excerpt too!

DESTINY’S FIRE

Excerpt

Cogs

Lana and I made our way through the mist, and I sat down next to Jace at the bar. He looked me over, giving an appraising scan before furrowing his brow. He hadn’t spoken to me since we first got here.

The bartender checked my ID, and I ordered a Clockwork Tangerine. “Two actually,” I corrected, noticing Lana’s pouting lips.

“Rum?” Jace turned toward me, eyes wide. “Oh, hell no.” He shook his head. “What do you think you’re doing?”

“Ordering a drink. What does it look like?” I slipped my ID between my inner thigh and boot. Jace’s hand trailed mine and confiscated the ID, causing my stomach to flip violently as his fingers brushed my skin. “Hey! What are you doing?”

“Taking your ID. You can’t drink.”

I scowled at him. “And you can?”

“Yes.”

I huffed. “That’s sexist! How come you get to drink when you’re all upset and I don’t?”

He stared into my eyes, a desperate look on his face. “You’re upset?”

“You’re not the only one who’s freaked about the Narco situation,” I said, accepting my drink from the bartender. “I don’t like it any more than you do. But I know whining about it won’t change a thing. I just want to try and have fun at my birthday celebration.” I took a sip and nearly choked.

Jace screwed up his face. “Give me that.” He attempted to snatch my drink. I turned, sloshing a bit from the glass but keeping it in my hands.

“No,” I drawled. “And you never answered me. How come you can drink and I can’t?”

He released a heavy sigh. I barely heard it over the music. “Because, no one tries to take advantage of me if I get drunk. I’m not a hot chick that has to worry about some guy trying to get into my pants.” He looked me up and down. “Or my bustle.”

I stretched my eyes wide, amused. “So, I’m a hot chick?” I smiled. “And you’d probably look pretty cute in a bustle.”

He opened his mouth, then shut it. “Did you miss the point of that sentence?”

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About the author: Trisha Wolfe is the author of the YA Steampunk/Paranormal Romance DESTINY’S FIRE. Her published short stories have appeared in YA literary journals and Fantasy magazines. UNVEILED is her first novelette and part of a Dystopian series releasing TBA. She’s written four books in the past two years, and is currently working on the sequel to DF and a new project. She’s represented by Lauren Hammond of ADA Management.

Links: Website: www.TrishaWolfe.com
Blog: http://TrishaWolfe.blogspot.com
Twitter: http://Twitter.com/TrishWolfe
Facebook: http://Facebook.com/TrishaWolfeYA
Goodreads: http://Goodreads.com/twolfe

Thank you for visiting, Trisha!

Trisha was also kind enough to offer one lucky winner an eBook copy of Destiny’s Fire. The winner will be chosen on Saturday, 2/11/12!

Fill out the Rafflecopter form below to enter! Good luck!

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LUCID, Reviews & Upcoming Blog Guest!

In case you missed the cover reveal on Feb 1st, here’s LUCID’s cover!  Also, so many of you  have asked for a summary of LUCID, I thought I’d give you a short snippet. This is NOT the official blurb/summary, but I hope it’ll give you the flavor of BKoD, book 2. 🙂

BRIGHTEST KIND OF DARKNESS: LUCID

Once Nara outsmarts Fate at his own deadly game, she’s more determined than ever to help Ethan learn all he can about the raven sword tattoo that suddenly appeared on his back.

During her quest to uncover the tattoo’s secrets, she unwittingly draws the attention of some powerful and ruthless adversaries.  Caught up in an age-old battle for dominance, Nara learns that an intangible enemy she can control is far preferable to the human enemies she can’t.

RECENT REVIEWS for BRIGHTEST KIND OF DARKNESS

“…This book starts off with a bang…well a potential bang, quite literally. Immediately we are drawn into this story…” Click here to read the entire review on Novels on the Run

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Amazing Book! “…I LOVED this book!  From the very start of the book when Nara made the 911 call about the bombing at the school to the very end, I was drawn into the story.  The last â…“ of the book was a nail-biter.  I couldn’t put the book down….” Click here to read the entire review on YA Fiction Book Reviews

Many thanks to Michelle and Tammi for the fantastic reviews!

UPCOMING BLOG EVENTS THIS WEEK

Guest Author on P.T. Michelle’s blog

Monday, 2/6/12, – Trisha Wolfe will be in the house!

Trish is a fabulous writer with an amazing imagination, and she’ll be on my blog with a fun Q&A about her latest release DESTINY’S FIRE. I hope you’ll stop by and support Trish! Oh, and the best part, Trish will also be giving away an eBook copy of DESTINY’S FIRE!

 

Guest on Ilona Andrews’ blog

Tuesday, 2/7/12, I’ll be heading over to Ilona Andews‘ blog (Ilona’s my blogger buddy from our ODD SHOTS blog days. Dang, I miss that blog!) where I’ll be discussing book covers. I don’t know about you, but whenever someone posts a new book cover, I always look! 🙂 I’ll also be giving away an eBook copy of BRIGHTEST KIND OF DARKNESS. Mark your calendars so you can stop by! If you’ve already read BKoD, then come and enter to win an eBook copy for a friend!