Wednesday, December 11, 2013

The Wolf's Cry Cover Reveal and $40 Amazon GC Giveaway

 I'm excited to reveal the cover of The Wolf's Cry by Natalie Crown. This is a YA Fantasy/Alternate World book that releases January 2014. This is the first book in the The Semei Trilogy.




She is his weakness.
And she will ruin everything.

Kammy
Helseth's idea of adventure never amounted to more than getting a boat
across to the mainland and finally escaping to London. That was until
she stumbled through the mouth of the forest into a world beneath our
own, the world of the Semei.

Her only wish is to find her way
home but when Jamie, her best friend, is taken into this new world of
shapeshifters and Crystals she has no choice but to stand up to her fear
and to remain beneath the surface. Hunted by Bagor, King of Alashdial,
and those that are loyal to him, Kammy finds herself in the company of a
group of outlaws led by Jad, a Prince with a bitter past and a
similarly bitter demeanour.

They overcome age-old prejudice to
find a way to work together. But Bagor knows a secret about the Crystals
that threatens to change everything. Kammy and Jad must find a way to
thwart the king and to save Jamie, but that is just the beginning. For
Kammy is in possession of a Key and the fate of countless lives, both
human and Semei, may rest in her hands.
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About the Author:

I grew up in a village called Swilland, in the countryside of Suffolk, England. There wasn't much around, other than farms and fields, but for the most part I loved it, and I still do. I’m a passionate person by nature. I don’t just LIKE things, I LOVE things. Whether it’s a book, a film, or a sports team. Once I decide to enjoy something, I enjoy it to the MAX.

I’m a terrible cook. I prioritise essential social media work over keeping my flat tidy, because I know best. I

Onto my love of reading and, consequently, writing - it was my dad that played a big role in encouraging me to read. He didn't push me towards books necessarily; he simply read a lot himself. Then I would pick up his books and read them after him. I was reading high and epic fantasy from a very young age. I guess that might explain why I have always loved adventure stories with magic and intrigue and princes and princesses in.

I was aware that I wanted to ‘be a writer’ from a very young age. I was convinced I would be the first best seller that hadn't reached double figures in age yet! I wrote about the Danshees, furry creatures that lived through a mirror. I wrote about a Sand Bottle that transported a boy into a world of magic. I wrote about a sick girl finding a music boy that healed her, but transported her back in time. (Wow, I always have loved alternate universes…)

When I was eight I wrote my first novel called The Land of No Return. Despite the title, I am determined to return to it one day. I feel like I owe it to my past self. So, as you can see, I have always been writing. There have been times when I have gone weeks without scratching down a word. Then there are days where I churn out multiple chapters and only my body’s silly desire for sleep and/or food can stop me.

I write because I enjoy it. I write fantasy because I enjoy it. I try my hardest to put something of myself into my writing. I like to think my characters have depth, I like to think that my fantasy worlds reflect upon the real world in some way. You guys will be the judge of that but even if you don't agree I know that I at least try and I can do no more than that.

These days I live in North London and I love it. I work full time and London is a hectic city. Juggling work, writing and a social life is tough but nobody is forcing me to do it so I can't complain. The dream is that writing will be my career one day but it doesn't matter if I never quite make it. I love writing too much to ever pack it in.

I am desperate to get a dog. My mum suspects I miss my cats at home more than I miss her. I am a devout Arsenal/Ferrari/Rafael Nadal fan. I get all mad when confronted with a case of social injustice and then I get all mad when people take the fight for social justice too far. I mostly keep those thoughts to myself and simmer with rage. I watch good TV and bad TV, because I can. What I can’t do is enjoy bad books (subjective opinion of course). I just can’t.

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Giveaway:

$40 Amazon Gift Card (INT)
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This cover reveal was organized by CBB Book Promotions.  

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