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Jewelry Stories from Ashes of Glass
Category: Ramblings
Cover Reveal – Tales of the Wendy #2!
Happy Thursday everyone,
It’s finally here! The cover for Tales of the Wendy book #2.
I read book #1, The Wendy, exactly a year ago and I absolutely loved it. The story captured me, the writing enchanted me, and of course, Wendy inspired me. She was fiery and independent and honourable, even when she had to make difficult choices.
But I will stop blabbing now and get on with the good stuff…
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NOT EVERY ADVENTURE GOES AS PLANNED …
In this eagerly awaited second volume of the acclaimed Tales of the Wendy series, Wendy’s troubles are far from over. Hook wants her in irons, the crew wants to throw her overboard, and Pan’s magical compass is the only thing standing in their way. But Pan himself is nowhere to be found.
When a new everlost captain appears on the horizon, it will take everything Wendy has to survive.
And a tiny red dragon will set events in motion that could save or doom them all.
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Fans of Brigid Kemmerer’s A Curse So Dark and Lonely, Gena Showalter’s The Evil Queen, and Leigh Bardugo’s Shadow and Bone will love the rip-rollicking adventure, fantasy, and historical elements of the Tales of the Wendy series by Steven Brown and Erin Michelle Sky, Dragon Authors.
What other authors have said about The Wendy:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “All the markings of a classic … captivating and delightful.” ~ Lydia Sherrer, USA TODAY Bestselling author of Love, Lies & Hocus Pocus
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “What a fantastic take on a classic tale!” ~ Tyrolin Puxty, author of the Broken Dolls trilogy
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I’m so grateful I found this book. It completely captivated me.” ~ T.A. Hernandez, author of the Secrets of PEACE series
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Delightful and surprisingly hilarious … Sky and Brown bring fresh magic and wonder to a well-known story.” ~ C.L. Ogilvie, author of Some Assistance Required
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Like Hook good. Except better.” ~ S. Shane Thomas, author of Rob Rogers Fights a Unicorn
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “The Wendy is a delight—beautifully written and funny.” ~ Steven Ramirez, author of Tell Me When I’m Dead
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “WOW! Just WOW!” ~ Emma Hill, author of Ashes of Glass
Cover Reveal date: August 8
Links:
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Book details:
Title: The Navigator
Authors: Erin Michelle Sky & Steven Brown
Series: Tales of the Wendy, Book 2
Pub date: October 8, 2019
Publisher: Trash Dogs Media, LLC
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1946137036
Paperback ISBN: 978-1946137043
Ebook ISBN: 978-1946137098
Kindle ASIN: B07VNBPN1T
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And last, but absolutely not least… The cover!
Isn’t it gorgeous?!?!
I am so excited! I can’t wait till the release!
If you haven’t read book #1, you must immediately add it to your to-read list.
Free eBook – Ashes of Glass
Today is the day! My debut novel Ashes of Glass is free on Amazon.ca today and tomorrow. If you have a couple minutes pick it up and add it to your summer to-read list.
Click HERE to find Ashes of Glass on Amazon.ca.
A servant struggling to survive.
A prince becoming a leader.
A snake seeking power.
Arella Marceau, once the daughter of a wealthy merchant, finds herself diminished to a lowly servant who must obey the every whim of her stepmother. Then she meets Freddie who is handsome, kind, strong, and of course, very charming. They spend an afternoon together, exploring ruins, becoming lost in the forest, and dealing with gypsies and Arella begins to fall for the young man. When a mysterious debt arises, it inevitably tears Arella away from what she thought might have been a shred of happiness.
Arella accepts her dismal fate, but working as a scullery maid at the palace is a tumultuous task. For it is soon revealed to her that Freddie is Prince Friederic, heir to the throne of Ormandy. Even though discovery would mean life-shattering consequences, Freddie and Arella defy social expectations and meet in the safety of a secret garden. To complicate things further, Arella’s creditor seems to be frighteningly fascinated with her, as well as with the monarchy. What kind of secrets does he keep behind his black eyes?
As Arella’s life spins out of control, she must hold to her love for Freddie and to her belief that God has a perfect plan.
The Painter by Arleen Jennings
Today is the last day of Indie April and what better way to celebrate this month than by sharing a book from one of my good friends. I beta read this book and it has been such an amazing journey to see Arleen pour herself into creating it. I haven’t read the finished version, but it’s on my to-read list and I’m excited to do it.
BLURB
While painting, Claire jumps at the sound of a loud crash, which causes her to drop a loaded brush of paint onto the watercolor paper. She manages to spill the jar of water too. The painting is ruined. Or is it? To her astonishment, three perfectly painted teenage boys fill the paper. But how? Once she realizes others can see the boys too, she’s at a loss. Not knowing what else to do, she turns her attention from how it happened to why.
Weeks later, Claire is stunned when she meets a woman at Frontier Days who recognizes the boys in the painting. Though her account is heartbreaking, the details spur Claire to ask for permission to come see where the boys grew up. There she meets Chase, a strong yet broken rancher.
As their friendship deepens, more of Claire’s paintings change and she is determined to find their purpose. An unlikely cast of characters weave their way into her heart and turn this unbelievable tale into a real-life adventure of love, loss, and the need for forgiveness.
WILL CHASE’S PAST CAUSE HIM TO DESTROY ALL THE GOOD THAT CLAIRE UNCOVERS THROUGH HER PAINTINGS?
‘Love gained, love lost . . . calamity makes or breaks a man . . . and yet, sometimes it’s both.’
FIRST PARAGRAPH
Claire’s heart raced as she walked into Casper Events Center. The Wyoming High School Art Symposium was her favorite event of the year and she wanted to see every exhibit. As soon as they entered the auditorium, she grabbed Tim’s hand and hurried him toward the first display booth. “Isn’t this cool?”
Beta Reading Service
For as long as I can remember, I have loved writing. It is such a joy to weave stories into colourful and complex tapestries. But over the past few months, I have discovered that I also enjoy helping other authors. I suppose much of it has to do with my experience which made me realize how important it is to have others read and critique your work. Sometimes it’s hard to accept what people say, but in the end, your story will shine all the more.
With all of that said, I decided to offer beta reading services. I wish I had lots of time and lots of money but as a student, things are a little tight. So to start out, I am going to ask for a small fee.
$0.0003/per word which works out to be around $27 for 90,000 words. I will read the first 2,000 words for free so you can get a sense of how I work and so I can assess whether or not I will be a good fit for your novel. I use google docs for beta reading which allows me to comment directly on things and which allows you to get my comments as soon as I make them.
Genres that I am interested in: young adult, Christian fiction, historical fiction, fantasy, sci-fi, and children’s literature.
Genres that I am not interested in: erotica, non-fiction, and horror.
Here is the link to my read shelf on Goodreads so you can see the kind of books I like. https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/69093165-e-j-hill?shelf=read
Also, here is the link to a list of book reviews I have written. I encourage you to read one or two of those. https://letterstoyou312.wordpress.com/book-reviews/?frame-nonce=c1e7c6bca8
If I haven’t scared you away yet and you think I would be a good fit for your book, please send me an email: emmajoyhill20@gmail.com
Top Ten Reads of 2018
Happy 2019!!
Looking back at 2018, here are some of my favourite reads.
The Story Peddler by Lindsay A. Franklin
This was a magical read! I was completely captivated by each strand that Franklin wove to create this colourful tapestry.
The Wendy by Erin Michelle Sky and Steven Brown
I was captivated from the very beginning. The authors have a way of writing that enchants the readers and draws them into this colourful, exciting world.
If I Run Series by Terri Blackstock (If I Run by Terri Blackstock)
Oh my goodness, this series! So good! I was sitting at the edge of my chair the entire time. Review for books #2 and #3 are coming soon.
The Enchanted Sonata by Heather Dixon Wallwork
The world Wallwork immediately established was magical and intriguing.
Changeling (Sorcery and Society #1) by Molly Harper
I loved this book! It was such a beautiful and captivating story. I can’t wait to read book #2!
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
I was immediately sucked in by Morgenstern’s beautiful and descriptive writing style. There was something magical about it, something intricate like a delicate spider web glistening in the morning sun.
Garden of Thorns by Amber Mitchell
The first little bit had me wondering if the entire book was going to be so dark. I thought, “There is a good chance I won’t finish this book.” Then Rose escaped the Garden and met Rayce. That’s when I fell in love with the story and a certain character….
The Faerie Ring by Kiki Hamilton
I definitely recommend this book. It was a lovely read and I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series and discovering where Tiki’s journey will lead to next.
Shadow and Thorn by Kenley Davidson
The first thing that caught me was the writing. To me, it had a certain grace about it which danced with elegant steps across the pages. And it took me by surprise, I had not anticipated such charm when first I turned to “Chapter 1.”
Cleopatra’s Moon by Vicky Alvear Shecter
This book is a golden little nugget I found while digging through piles of dusty books at my local book fair.
And lastly, the honourable mention goes to…
Bandaging the Blitz by Phyll Macdonald-Ross & I.D. Roberts
As a book co-written by someone who actually lived through these things, it had a beautiful authentic atmosphere. Each time I picked up this book, it was like I stepped through a portal into the 1940s.
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While I was writing this up, I kept thinking, “Oh, ya! That was such a good book! I should read it again.” Haha. I definitely recommend all of these books. They are amazing and very enjoyable.
Have you read any of these books? Are they on your favourites shelf?
Top Ten Covers of 2018
Happy New Years Eve!!!
Out of all the books I’ve read this year, here are my ten favourite covers!
The Story Peddler by Lindsay A. Franklin
Isn’t it magical?!? The story is amazing too! I highly recommend!
The Enchanted Sonata by Heather Dixon Wallwork
This is the perfect read for Christmas break!
Changeling (Sorcery and Society #1) by Molly Harper
This silhouette cover is not extremely elaborate and yet, it is still elegant.
The Watcher of the Night Sky by Rachel Pudsey
I love the title artwork on this one!
I love how the covers are like a puzzle and make up one picture. The spines do that too.
Carve the Mark by Veronica Roth
I wasn’t a huge fan of this book, but I have to admit, the cover is pretty neat.
The Warrior Maiden by Melanie Dickerson
I love the detailing behind the text. It adds a unique and beautiful element to this one.
Cleopatra’s Moon by Vicky Alvear Shecter
I quite like the black background. It gives this one a sense of mystery. (which fits perfectly with the story.)
The Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
Again, not super elaborate, but the blood dripping from the crown… so chilling.
Thief of Cahraman by Lucy Tempest
Wow! That was actually pretty hard! Have you read any of these books? Are any of these covers on your top ten?
Werewolves and my WIP
Werewolves did you say werewolves?
Some of you might know that I’ve been working on my second novel and at draft #3, I thought it was time to push it out into the big wide world. It is a bit different than my first novel – it’s a bit darker I think. And this kind of scares me. What if people hate it? But isn’t this something every writer deals with each time they publish a book? I suppose it is; although, after the first novel there are expectations. Don’t you think?
So anyways, my book is about werewolves. Werewolves?!? You might ask, rather alarmed. Yes, werewolves. I understand your surprise because often when people say “werewolf novel,” you think erotica or horror. (I cringe then gag even as the thought passes my mind) But why does it have to be like that? It doesn’t. I took the idea of shapeshifters, people who transform into wolves, and wove a clean story around it. There are two things I hold to in all of my writing: NO profanity and NO sex. Further, yes, they are werewolves, but they are humans too, and are even believers in God. (although religion does not take foreground.)
But you are probably growing impatient with my ramblings so I will introduce you to my latest project.
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Two years ago, Sara Black was nearly killed by her own kind. Werewolves. As an omega, she doesn’t fit into the hierarchy of a pack and if they can’t control her, then they want her dead.
Sara thinks she is safe in the quiet town of Maybourne, until a hiker claims he was attacked by a wolf. The human authorities write it off as a coyote, but the victim’s description doesn’t match. That’s when werewolf Kieran Warrick shows up in town to investigate. He’s powerful and this makes dangerous. But for some reason, Sara can’t convince herself to leave. Maybe his bizarre claim is true. If it is, that means they are mates and belong together. Forever.
While they fight and struggle to build love and trust, the wolf attacks continue. But the only wolves Kieran can find are wild ones. Is this just ploy or are there really more werewolves in Maybourne?
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Keep your eyes open for the cover reveal!
Does this intrigue you? Do you have any questions about it? Anything at all? Then pop by the Contact page and send me a note. I’d love to hear from you!
Also, I will be looking for beta readers and reviewers. What is a beta reader? I’m so glad you asked! Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beta_reader) does a fine job of answering this: A beta reader is a test reader of an unreleased work of literature or other writing who gives feedback from the point of view of an average reader to the author.
If you are interested in beta reading or reviewing an ARC, please send me a note.
Have a lovely weekend!
E.J. Hill
Thank You Thank You
I would just like to quickly send out a huge a THANK YOU to all those who have read and reviewed by book “Ashes of Glass.”
Your words mean a lot, not just because it helps get my book out there, but also because feedback will help me in my future writing projects. It was kinda scary to put my work out there for the first time. I spent months writing and editing “Ashes of Glass” and when I hit “publish book,” there was a big part of me that was worried people would hate it. Despite this, my reviewers have been super gracious and have said many wonderful things. Here are a few highlights 🙂
Thank you again! And also, I wouldn’t have been able to do it without the strength God has given me. Praise be His name. Soli Deo Gloria.
E.J. Hill
50 Things I Love
Woot woot!!!! I have 50 followers! 😀 😀 😀
I know, it’s not a lot, but I’m not super active on WordPress so I find it pretty exciting. To celebrate, I thought I would share 50 things that I love. The order might not be 100% accurate, but it’s relatively close. Kind of…
Anyways, here goes!
- My Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
- My Family
- Music
- Books (Reading and Writing)
- Composing
- Singing
- Playing violin
- Playing piano
- Coffee
- Tea
- Gardening
- Baking
- Photography
- Movie soundtracks
- Drawing
- Singing Psalms and Hymns
- Playing guitar
- Vintage books
- Indoor plants
- Trying new recipes
- Baking without a recipe (hehe)
- Fruit
- Cats
- Horses
- Trail riding
- Receiving a paperback copy of my novel
- Telling myself stories
- CANADA
- Farming
- Rainstorms at night
- Roses
- Live music
- Taking nature walks
- Reading in the sun
- Getting reviews of my novel
- Blueberry muffins
- Essential oils
- Watching movies with my younger brother
- Tortilla chips and Salsa
- Quiet mornings
- Dogs
- Soft blankets
- Herbal healing
- Butterflies
- Pizza
- Popcorn
- The after-rain smell
- Interacting with other authors
- Snowflakes
- The color purple
Phew! That was actually harder than I thought it would be. Are any of these on your top 50?
Thanks for reading!
E. J. Hill
Letters to You 