Nancy Straight releases third book in Touched Series: Centaur Rivalry

Centaur Rivalry Release Day Blitz!!

Today‘s the day!!  Centaur Rivalry is available right now from Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Smashwords.  It’s the third book in Nancy Straight’s Touched Series!

About Centaur Rivalry

The Centaur world is rocked as news spreads of the Lost Herd, Camille's existence, and her Centaur protector. A death order against Camille's father and family sends all into hiding.  Camille and Drake leave the country pursued by the Lost Herd as well as by Centaur Council enforcers. Camille's twin brother Cameron is manipulated by the Council Head and is quickly becoming her newest enemy. Amid unexpected new protectors, enemies, and romances, Camille and Drake make their plans to travel to Africa to confront the Centaur Council. They hope acceptance of Camille as Chiron's heir, yet knowing that her link to the Lost Herd could require them to kill or to be killed.

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Twitter: @NancyStraight

Blog: http://authnancystraight.blogspot.com/

Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nancy-Straight/243616005687882

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So, what would be the ultimate giveaway for this blitz?  How about Paperback copies of Blood Debt, Centaur Legacy and Centaur Rivalry?

What? Not good enough? How about we have FIVE, count them FIVE, winners who will EACH win a paperback set!! Still not good enough??  

Man!! Okay, INTERNATIONAL WINNERS, TOO!!

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Cover Reveal of Finding Valor

It's been a long and exciting road getting to the end of The Channie Series. I'm not quite there but I do see the light at the end of the tunnel and I wanted to share with you the cover for Finding Valor. It is still a few months away from publication (probably May 2013) but the cover is ready to start showing off. I'm also going to be posting teasers from the book over the weeks leading up to it's release so be sure to check back often to see what's new. And, if you're interested in being a beta reader or getting a copy while it's still available for nook (only in the first few days of publication), please join my mailing list so you're one of the first to be notified.

Without further ado, I present the cover for Finding Valor, Book 3 of The Channie Series.

Visit Free-Bookshop.com for 5 days of paranormal novels

Several of my favorite authors have joined together to offer free copies of their best selling novels. Visit Free-Bookshop.com from March 7, 2013 to March 11, 2013 to pick up kindle and nook versions of these must read books. Paranormal, YA, Fantasy and more. Titles will change daily. Check back all week so you don't miss any of these fabulous ebooks.

Authors featuring free books on one or more days include:

Nancy Straight
Leia Shaw
Laura A.H. Elliott
Samantha LaFantasie
J.H. Walker

Also pick up Enchantment, Taken and River's Recruit while you're there.

Romancing the Otherworldly Valentine - "New Adult" book event

Love New Adult but looking for something with a little bite? Here's an event geared toward the other side of NA. Whether your tastes range toward shifters or men from other dimensions, there's a New Adult title out there for you.

Come by for prizes, games, and fun at the Facebook party between 8-10 est on February 13th. https://www.facebook.com/events/195085983970210/?fref=ts

Want more? Check out excerpts from current and future books by NA authors in the paranormal, Sci Fi, Horror, Dystopian, and Fantasy genres.

 Victoria H. Smith

 Alyssa Rose Ivy 

Jennifer Snyder

Rebecca Rynecki

Laura Howard 

Lynn Rush 

A.K. Morgen

Juliette Springs

V.J. Chambers

Charlotte Abel 

Summer Lane

Juliana Haygert 

E.J. Wesley 

Marion Croslydon

Lisa Collicutt
Andrea Heltsley
Kristen Strassel
Michelle Muto

There's also an awesome Blog hop happening on 19 blogs, each spotlighting a different New Adult author! 

Participating Blogs: 
http://stefanienicholas.blogspot.ca/ 

http://madelinedyer.co.uk/
http://jana-thebookgoddess.blogspot.co.uk/

http://defiantlydeviant.blogspot.com/

http://www.fortheloveoffilmandnovels.com/

http://newadultaddiction.blogspot.com/

http://confessionsofavi3tbabe.com/

http://doodlesbookblog.blogspot.com/

http://sweettreatblogblog.wordpress.com/author/candycoatedbookblog/

http://lissalynnsreviews.blogspot.com/

http://devouredwordsbookblog.blogspot.ca/

http://twimom101bookblog.blogspot.com/

http://paranormalopinion.blogspot.com/

http://booktimeforlife.blogspot.com/

http://sweetmarie-83.blogspot.ca/

http://paperrdolls.com/

http://paranormal-bookclub.com/

http://heather-andrews.blogspot.com/

http://iheartyabooks.blogspot.com/

Be sure to check out the Rafflecopter giveaway on the bottom of this post for a chance to win tons of awesome New Adult books (U.S. Only). 

Get River's Recruit at Amazon.com

Prize Pack:
Signed Copies of:

Flight by Alyssa Rose Ivy
The Devil's Flowers by Lisa Collicutt
Oxford Whisper's by Marion Croslydon
Destiny Gift by Juliana Haygert
River's Recruit by Charlotte Abel
Fade by A.K. Morgan
The Secret World of Alaina Downs by Rebecca Rynecki

Ebooks:

eCopy of The Crimson Hunt by Victoria H.Smith
State of Emergency by Summer Lane
My Alien Romance series by Magan Vernon
Blood Fugue & Witch's Nocturne, Moonsongs Books 1 & 2 (NA paranormal-action novelettes) By E.J. Wesley
Devour by Andrea Heltsley
e-Arc of Oxford Shadows by Marion Croslydon
Slow Burn by V.J. Chambers

Other Prizes:

$15.00 Amazon or B&N eCard, Signed postcards of ALL books in event by Lynn Rush
Swag pack including Jewlery piece from Charlotte Abel
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$50 Gift Card from Nancy Straight: Author of The Destiny Series

Title: Meeting Destiny

Author: Nancy Straight

Genre: New Adult Paranormal Romance

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Age Group: New Adult

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Book Description:

Lauren is visited in her dreams for years by a stranger claiming to be her destiny. Destiny becomes reality when paths cross during a failed robbery attempt. Lauren and the stranger experience chemistry like no other and now her doubt over her long time relationship with her high school sweetheart is not her only secret…someone else knows about her keen intuition and sixth sense. A mysterious clairvoyant seeks Lauren out and tells her not only of her life now but what the future may hold. Soon Lauren is in the middle of a murder investigation and a questionable friendship with the key suspect. Law enforcement, friends and family are concerned for Lauren but unfortunately they are unaware of the true danger…Sinister forces are at work and will stop at nothing to destroy Lauren’s abilities.

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New Website Devoted to Short Stories

Has anyone else noticed the sudden proliferation of short stories on Amazon? 

At first I was resistant to the trend. I've always preferred full-length novels over shorts and novellas and multi-book series over standalone novels. But as my life has gotten busier, I've found that short stories are perfect for those times when I have a few moments to myself. They aren't a replacement for full-length books, anymore than appetizers are a replacement for a full meal, but they are a wonderful addition to the smorgasbord of literature available for eReaders and tablets.

It’s still hard to find short stories in print, not that I’ve actually looked, but it’s an assumption supported by other online resources such as The Alluvium Journal.

I remember reading short stories in my Mom’s “ladies magazines” and thoroughly enjoying them. Until she found out and started editing out all the good stuff with a felt-tip marker.

ANYWAY… I’m all grown up now, and delighted to find a growing selection of short fiction to satisfy my ‘need to read’ when starting a novel would be too distracting. (It’s hard for me to stop reading until the story is finished.) I don’t dare start a novel, or heaven forbid a series, when I’m writing under a deadline. (Which is most of the time.)

I’ve even tested the waters authoring a couple of short-stories myself. They’re stand-alone stories, but they’re also companion stories for the two series I’ve published on Amazon. “Down the Rabbit Hole” gives readers a tantalizing peek into Jonathan’s mind before he meets River in the first book of The Sanctuary Series, River’s Recruit. I wrote “The Gathering” a Channie/Hunter prequel to Enchantment to help with the wait while I finish Finding Valor.

I’ve found a wonderful website devoted to short stories and collections of short stories. I hope to have my own stories featured there, soon but I wanted to let everyone know about the site right now. So, go check out Lunch Time Reads. It’s a veritable buffet of bite-sized fiction. There’s something for everyone ;-)

Announcing the WINNERS: River's Recruit Charm Bracelet, Signed Book and other "Stuff"

CONGRATULATIONS!

First Place: Michelle's Paranormal Vault of Books. She won her choice of  the River's Recruit Charm Bracelet or a signed copy of River's Recruit. 

Second Place: GloBug. She won whatever Michelle didn't choose.

As a thank you to everyone else that commented before January 3, 2013 I'd like to send you a signed River's Recruit bookmark and temporary tattoo; designed by yours truly. (It matches the patronymic tattoo over River's heart.)

I'll need your mailing addresses, so if you'd please email them to me at TheChannieSeries@gmail.com, I promise to safeguard your privacy. Be sure to put River's Recruit Contest Winner in the subject line so I'll find your message!

Thank you so much for your continued support, reviews and interest in my stories.

Sincerely,

Charlotte