Goodreads giveaway

Last chance to enter my giveaway on Goodreads to win my first three books in paperback
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/160546-endless-winter

Instagram!

I am now on Instagram. JArmitagetheauthor
Lots of pretty pictures!

And the winner is...
Vicky Heys. Congratulations Vicky. I'll pop your signed copies of the first three Guardians of The Light paperbacks in the post asap
Congratulations also to Diane Garrett who has won the whole series in ebook format.
If you missed out this time, I'm doing a Goodreads giveaway
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/160546-endless-winter

Tomorrow I will be announcing the winner of the first free books of The Guardians of The Light series in paperback. You still have time to enter by signing up to my newsletter here
eepurl.com/bDGV7T
There are other prizes to be won including e-books of the whole series.

Last day of the Paranormal Romance Blog Tour

It's been quite a ride this week. The best part was being introduced to some wonderful new authors and of course, books to read.
Today is also the last chance to enter my giveaway
You could win the Entire Guardians of The Light series.
I'm giving away the first three books (in paperback format) in The Guardians of The Light series. The Winner will be picked at random. Plus EVERY tenth person who signs up to my mailing list will receive Infinite Spring in e-book format, the fiftieth will receive Infinite Spring and Eternal Summer, and t...he hundredth sign up will win the whole series in ebook format.
Everyone else can download the first book in the series, Endless Winter, for free today http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HOIHR2K

To be in with a chance to win, join the mailing list here
http://eepurl.com/bDGV7T

Today I'm giving you a sneaky peak at the book I'm currently writing.

Here is my computer at the playgym (complete with daughter in the background) I managed 3000 words yesterday in the midst of mayhem and madness.
Here is a tiny snippet of the upcoming book Becoming Aethelu. It is a prequel to the Guardians of The Light series and is written in the voice of Aethelu herself in the year 1322

“Can you draw?”
“I don’t know. I have never tried.”
“Hmmm.” He looked thoughtful. He produced a piece of parchment and a quill with a bottle of ink.
“Draw something.”
“What shall I draw?” I asked. I had never before drawn anything in my life.
“Draw something of beauty. A flower perhaps.
A thing of beauty. The first thing that came to mind was the Lady. I had never seen any flower as beautiful as she. I closed my eyes and pictured her in my mind. I could see her perfectly. Creamy skin with almond shaped golden eyes.
I picked up the quill and copied the image from my mind. I was surprised how easy it was, but I knew her face so well. I had pictured it in my mind often.

Within ten minutes I had finished a sketched portrait. I showed it to The Priest.

His eyes lit up when he saw it.
“Marvellous. Unbelievable. The likeness is uncanny. God has truly given you a gift.”
“You like it? Really?”

“Come with me.”

I was surprised. Never before had The Priest asked me to follow him...

I'm hoping to have Becoming Aethelu ready in time for Christmas. I'll keep you updated.

In the meantime, here are the last day blogs of the other authors.

Marilyn Vix website: marilynvix.com

Kessie Carroll Website: http://netraptor.org/blog

• Sara C. Roethle Website: http://saracroethle.com/

• Ani Gonzalez Website: http://www.anigonzalez.com

• Sherry Soule Website: http://sherrysoule.blogspot.com/

Paranormal Romance Blog Tour day four

I was lucky enough to be able to interview Sara C Roethle

 

For all of her books, check out her amazon author page.

http://www.amazon.com/Sara-Christene-Roethle/e/B002VM3KCA/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0

 

1) Your book made me late for work as I got so caught up in it and forgot to check the time. Do you have a favourite book that you just fall into and feel that you are there?

Sorry for making you late, but that's lovely to hear! I'm a big Wheel of Time fan (Robert Jordan), and I get sucked into those all of the time. I'm a repeat reader, so I like it when I can pick up a book and flip to a random chapter, then get sucked in like I would with a movie. 

2) I think I should pay Tori Amos commission as I listened to her music throughout the writing of Guardians of The Light. What music helps you to write or do you prefer to write in silence?

I almost always write in silence, unless I'm on a major roll. If the words are really flowing music will spur me on, but if I'm struggling it becomes distracting. On the occasions I do listen to music, it's often old school Alanis Morrisette. 

3) Without giving too much away from your book, Maddy has a unique ability. What was it that made you think of this and do you have any amazing abilities/talents (apart from writing of course)

I've always been intrigued by the idea of more subtle magics, and I think a lot of real life people could sympathize with Maddy's gift (which is often more of a curse). I love writing about the supernatural, but I wanted something that was less in your face, summoning lightning and shooting fireballs through the air, and more innate and subtle. My main talent lies in being an extremely hyperfocused individual, haha. If I set my mind to something, I will obsessively work on it until I reach my goal, which ties into novel writing quite well. 

4) What is next for you and what advice would you give to new authors?

I believe the quote is, "Don't wait for inspiration. Chase it down with a club,"(Hemingway). I try to live by this philosophy. If you just sit down and write, no matter how you're feeling, the words will come eventually. Though writing is about creativity, writing as a career is about forming habits. Write every day. No excuses. 

As for what's next for me, to keep on writing of course! I'm preparing to publish the sixth book in my YA series within the next few weeks, and I'm really excited about it. After that, I'll continue working on the next book in my Bitter Ashes series, as well as the second book in my Tree of Ages series. I also want to venture into audiobooks in the near future.

 

Thanks Sara!

 

For more great author interview posts, visit the other participating authors in the blog tour.

• Marilyn Vix Website http://marilynvix.com/

• Kessie Carroll Website: http://netraptor.org/blog

• Sara C. Roethle Website: http://saracroethle.com/

• Ani Gonzalez Website: http://www.anigonzalez.com

• Sherry Soule Website: http://sherrysoule.blogspot.com/

 

 

 

 

Paranormal Romance Blog Tour day 3

One of the best parts of being a writer is the chance to interact with other authors.

This week has been wonderful for me, I've had the chance to see other Paranormal Romance authors blogs and look at their books.

It gives me great pleasure to pass on a review of one of those books now.

The Author is Sara C Roethle and the book I am reviewing is the first in her Bitter Ashes series, Truth or Death.

 

Sara's blog is here

http://saracroethle.com/

 

and you can buy Truth or Death here

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B010R0VGSC

 

The first book in the Bitter Ashes series, Truth or Death, begins a tale like no other I've ever read. Introducing captivating characters from a mythology that hasn't been over-written about (Vampires anyone?) These are not Vampires, they are the Vaettir from Norse mythology. The story starts with Madeline Ville (Maddy) being taken from her bed to a place that she doesn't understand. A place filled with both unimaginable horror and a part of her history that she is yet to find out. Mysterious people from her past and linked to her future inhabit the house, leaving her in a turmoil as she fights to find out the truth of who she really is. This first book will leave you both unable to put it down and wanting more

 

Just one word of warning if you do buy this book - You'll be hooked, You'll not be able to resist buying the next in the series!

 

Tomorrow I'll be interviewing Sara so come back again.

 

For other book reviews, check out the other author pages.

 

Marilyn Vix Website/Blog: http://marilynvix.com

• Kessie Carroll Website: http://netraptor.org/blog

• Sara C. Roethle Website: http://saracroethle.com/

• Ani Gonzalez Website: http://www.anigonzalez.com

• Sherry Soule Website: http://sherrysoule.blogspot.com/

Happy reading everyone.

J