Carmen Fox's Blog - Posts Tagged "urban-fantasy"
Print books or digital books?
I'm running my first Goodreads giveaway, which is exciting. I hope my book, Guarded, offered as a hardback, will go to a nice home. It's pretty low maintenance, doesn't require food or water, although it doesn't mind being taken out to go walkies.
Its pre-release on June 26 is fast approaching, when both print editions will be available. Many might not know it, but the print copies contain a handful of ink drawings. I used to love reading "urban fantasy" for kids - still popular today in the form of Harry Potter and others - but grown-up books come without pictures. At best, you might find a map lurking in the fron or the back.
The eBook version, out on July 31, comes without pictures. Print books are special, and I treated mine with a lot of TLC. But most readers don't have the space to stock physical copies of every book they read. I know my shelves are bulging. So eBooks have their place. They're practical, can be read in the dark, give you all sorts of functions a paperback can't, and when you're done, you can buy the next book without leaving your sofa. And let's not forget, the most important aspect of a book is its content.
How about you? Do you still buy print books? Hardcovers or paperbacks?
Its pre-release on June 26 is fast approaching, when both print editions will be available. Many might not know it, but the print copies contain a handful of ink drawings. I used to love reading "urban fantasy" for kids - still popular today in the form of Harry Potter and others - but grown-up books come without pictures. At best, you might find a map lurking in the fron or the back.
The eBook version, out on July 31, comes without pictures. Print books are special, and I treated mine with a lot of TLC. But most readers don't have the space to stock physical copies of every book they read. I know my shelves are bulging. So eBooks have their place. They're practical, can be read in the dark, give you all sorts of functions a paperback can't, and when you're done, you can buy the next book without leaving your sofa. And let's not forget, the most important aspect of a book is its content.
How about you? Do you still buy print books? Hardcovers or paperbacks?
Busy, busy, busy
Launching a book is stressful. I have two author events to organize (a launch party and a Q&A session with my favorite authors), must approve the Guarded audiobook (nearly 12 h listening time - who knew?), and write my new newsletter (including an unbelievable discount on BOUND).
When do I get time to switch off?
After the launch.
I can't wait to get back to writing. Book 3 is going great, and I'm already 25k in.
As always, get in touch with your questions or concerns, and I'll do my best to address them.
Until then...See you on the other side.
When do I get time to switch off?
After the launch.
I can't wait to get back to writing. Book 3 is going great, and I'm already 25k in.
As always, get in touch with your questions or concerns, and I'll do my best to address them.
Until then...See you on the other side.
Sigils and Spells - Representation Matters
Carmen Fox
REPRESENTATION MATTERS – Fiction without boundaries
Finally, you can pre-order SIGILS AND SPELLS, the box set that celebrates diversity. But don't be fooled by the message. The focus of this collection of awesome books is firmly on the stories and characters, as you'd expect from such a talented bunch of authors.
We're all so proud of this set and hope you'll join in the excitement.
A dangerously beautiful vision of unique worlds that’s sure to leave its mark.Cross through the looking glass into Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, and Dystopian realms where you’ll meet valiant heroes, kick-ass heroines, and dangerous creatures waiting to unveil the hidden corners of the universe.
SIGILS & SPELLS includes more than twenty exclusive novels that roam the sands of Egypt, slip into the shadows of 1940s Los Angeles, voyage to the mystical land of Mabi, and dare to traverse the stars.
From the deserts of Africa to the streets of San Antonio, mythological adventurers strike out to discover brand new worlds and unravel the mysteries of Earth in a limited edition boxed set offering the diversity and originality you haven’t been able to find before now.
Including stories from...
Lori Titus
Kris Austen Radcliffe
USA Today bestselling authors Heather Marie Adkins and Alex Owens
Paul C Middleton and Lee Hayton
Rita Stradling
Eva Pohler
Lily Luchesi & Faith Marlow
M.R. Graham
Award-Winning author Carmen Fox
Tina Glasneck
Sedona Venez
J.N. Colon
Cheri Winters
USA Today bestselling author Katalina Leon
RJ Blain
USA Today bestselling author Cate Farren
Amy Evans
Catherine Banks
Award-Winning author V.A. Dold
Dylan Keefer
Award-Winning author Ali Cross
Michel Prince
Danny Bell
Tiana Laveen
Dare to enter forbidden realms of unexpected beauty and peril? Secure your copy of SIGILS & SPELLS today - before it disappears forever!
NEW RELEASE - Sigils and Spells
Woot! Party time!
The time has come for my new release, HIDDEN. Ali finally got his own story, and my, doesn’t he play well with Eli (Florian’s brother)? Who’d have known?
For one crazy night, Ali and Eli follow the trail of a suspected serial killer. Their rain-soaked journey takes one twist after another until... You know what? You just gotta read the book yourself (or read the blurb below).
HIDDEN is part of Sigils and Spells, a boxed set that celebrates diversity. Ali being Indonesian-American and gay, he certainly qualifies to be in this set, but really, this is about the story, and about the 23 other UF books in this set. Join us for suspense, laughs, maybe an indulgent sob, and definitely adventure—no passport needed.
Mark Sigils and Spells as Want To Read on Goodreads.
Okay, okay. Let me give you the blurb to make sure your tastebuds are thoroughly teased.
HIDDEN
One werewolf. One vampire. One night to thwart a serial killer.
Spontaneity has never been in Ali’s vocabulary. After all, this werewolf didn’t become second in command to his alpha by stepping outside the box. His by-the-book mentality is challenged the night he finds his vampire neighbor Eli on his doorstep—crouched over a dead body.
Eli isn't just a flirt, he's a force of nature that sweeps aside Ali's suspicions to lure him into a life-changing adventure. The unlikely duo’s quest for the truth takes them through the rainy streets of Silverton, CA, hot on the trail of the real killer.
As Eli and Ali close in on their mark, the investigation slingshots them into a murderous plot to shift the balance of powers between the races. It’s now up to Ali to take a leap out of his comfort zone straight into the conspirators’ firing line, or risk condemning thousands of innocents to certain death.
Get your copy here:
The time has come for my new release, HIDDEN. Ali finally got his own story, and my, doesn’t he play well with Eli (Florian’s brother)? Who’d have known?
For one crazy night, Ali and Eli follow the trail of a suspected serial killer. Their rain-soaked journey takes one twist after another until... You know what? You just gotta read the book yourself (or read the blurb below).
HIDDEN is part of Sigils and Spells, a boxed set that celebrates diversity. Ali being Indonesian-American and gay, he certainly qualifies to be in this set, but really, this is about the story, and about the 23 other UF books in this set. Join us for suspense, laughs, maybe an indulgent sob, and definitely adventure—no passport needed.
Mark Sigils and Spells as Want To Read on Goodreads.
Okay, okay. Let me give you the blurb to make sure your tastebuds are thoroughly teased.
HIDDEN
One werewolf. One vampire. One night to thwart a serial killer.
Spontaneity has never been in Ali’s vocabulary. After all, this werewolf didn’t become second in command to his alpha by stepping outside the box. His by-the-book mentality is challenged the night he finds his vampire neighbor Eli on his doorstep—crouched over a dead body.
Eli isn't just a flirt, he's a force of nature that sweeps aside Ali's suspicions to lure him into a life-changing adventure. The unlikely duo’s quest for the truth takes them through the rainy streets of Silverton, CA, hot on the trail of the real killer.
As Eli and Ali close in on their mark, the investigation slingshots them into a murderous plot to shift the balance of powers between the races. It’s now up to Ali to take a leap out of his comfort zone straight into the conspirators’ firing line, or risk condemning thousands of innocents to certain death.
Get your copy here:
