Congratulations to the Day 3 winner: Carol
And here we are at Day 3. Welcome back to those who participated already, and a warm welcome to those just joining in.
We are mixing things up today! My friend Lana, who I often join for writing sprints and general hanging out while writing and drinking coffee (along with fellow SFR author Anna Hackett), and who is also an amazing graphic designer who designed my Sky Raiders series covers, is offering the first book in her Game of Gods series, SOUL THING, for free to anyone who wants to sign up to her newsletter (you can unsubscribe at any time). The link to get it is here.
There is Lana’s awesome handiwork above 🙂
As an additional prize, I’ll be offering an ebook copy of SKY RAIDERS to a commenter (or if they already have it, the next book in the SKY RAIDERS trilogy they don’t have). Anyone who wants a copy of INTENDED, the prequel to the series, has to be a member of my new release notification list, and can sign up to the list in the column to the right of this post to receive their copy.
Lana’s book is an urban fantasy, which is a genre I love. If you haven’t read any urban fantasy, you’re welcome to ask for recommendations in the comments, or if you do read it, what are your favorite series?
Learn more about SOUL THING and SKY RAIDERS
Day 3 and I don’t have this one yet. Can’t beleive nobody else has responded, either. Wow! I got to read your historicals. I liked the Regency London trilogy best. Would love to see you return to that genre, and to those characters…they were fun. 🙂
It’s early yet, J.Lee 🙂 – I think it’s only 7.30am EST. Thanks for you kind words about my Regency London series. A Dangerous Madness will soon be available as an audiobook, which I’m very excited about!
My favorite urban fantasy series is the Society for Paranormals by Vered Ehsani. It is hilarious, action-packed, and imaginative. It is set in Nairobi, Kenya, around 1900.
Michelle, I would like to win a copy of Shadow Warrior. Thanks for having this month of contests!
It sounds awesome, Heather! Will definitely check it out 😊
I’m not sure if it qualifies as Urban Fantasy, maybe Futurist Dystopia Romance? But I’ve read a bunch of the J.D. Robb “In Death” books.
I really LOVE the In Death series, Karin. I’d probably call it futuristic romance, but whatever you call it, it’s great! 🙂
UF is my go to comfort genre!
Do you have any favourites, Colleen, or can’t you pick?
One of my favorite fantasy series is the Others series by Anne Bishop which begins with Written in Red; I recommend it highly. Happy holidays all!
I love that series, too, Kareni! A very slow burn romance, and great world building.
One of my favorite urbane fantasy is Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews.
Mine, too, Anca! I gather the last book was the end of the series. Did you hear that, too?
Yes, Magic Triumphs is the final book in the Kate Daniels series. I got that direct from the authors, through repeated mentions in their various blogs.
Would love a copy of Sky Raiders. Can anyone define urban fantay for me. There seems to be a really wide range of books covered under that label.
Carol, my understanding is that urban fantasy is technically a subgenre of fantasy (as opposed to paranormal romance, which is a subgenre of romance). Where paranormal romance has the juxtaposition of the ‘normal’ and the ‘paranormal’ as a main lever of conflict and tension in the story, in urban fantasy, the ‘paranormal’ is accepted as ‘normal’. So in urban fantasies like the Kate Daniel series, magic is an accepted and normal part of the world, not something to be kept hidden.
Hi Carol, congratulations, random.org picked you as the winner of Sky Raiders. I’ll be in touch to give you your prize.
Thank you so much for the book & the definition.
My pleasure! Happy reading 🙂
Would love a copy of Sky Raiders. Can anyone define urban fantay for me?
There seems to be a really wide range of books covered under that label.
modern times, elves, fairies, dragons and other mythical beasties. That’s my take on it, anyway.
October Daye and hidden legacy is my absolute favorite urban fantasy.
Thanks for the recommendation, Tobias!