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Signed copies of Nightfall: Kingdom of Ashes are now in the mail! Wow – 2013 of you entered! Thank you so much for your interest! Now I feel obliged to give away a few more books :) I’ve ordered additional proof copies, and I’ll be running 1-2 more giveaways before publication date.

Also, if any of you are interested in an ebook ARC on a read-to-review basis, let me know. I have ebooks in mobi, epub, and pdf format.

Happy reading!
~Elena

Hey all! The first draft blurb for Men and Monsters, the second book in my YA fantasy series Nightfall, is here, and I’ll be happy to hear your thoughts. What works, what doesn’t work, and anything else that comes to your mind.

I’ve tried to keep it as spoiler-free as possible, but if gives a general idea of the state of the world at the end of Kingdom of Ashes. I’ve phrased it in vague terms, but if you are currently reading Kingdom of Ashes or are planning to read it soon, I’d recommend to finish it before reading this blurb.

Here we go!


The stakes have changed. For fifty years, Prince Vladimir has tolerated the Resistance, but now they threaten what he holds dear. The vicious vampire will no longer hold back. A plan he has been working on for decades will finally reveal itself and entangle everyone standing on the way.

For the first time after the Nightfall, the Resistance holds a true bargaining chip. For the first time, they have a chance to tip the scales of the war and ensure humanity’s survival. But Myra has made a promise, and breaking it will destroy all that is human in her. She is loyal to the Resistance, but nothing is black and white. Long-buried secrets emerge, teaching her that vampires can be more honorable than humans, and humans can be more monstrous than the beasts.

A desperate nobleman, fighting to save a doomed culture. A reclusive poet, choosing art over immortality. A vampire, rejecting her raw nature. Past and present weave together in an action-packed tale of power games, hopeless fight for survival, and the indestructible human need to create art.

Thanks!

Exciting news! I have the Men and Monsters cover, and I'll be ready to share it with you very soon! The cover reveal is coming on February 2nd and is hosted by Betwixt the Pages. If you're unfamiliar with the heap of penguiny goodness which is this book blog, you're missing on so much.



To celebrate the reveal, I'll be running a giveaway for a signed Kingdom of Ashes paperback, signed character cards, and other bookish gifts. Stay tuned for more!

Also, in case you missed it, Men and Monsters now has a draft blurb:

The stakes have changed. For fifty years, Prince Vladimir has tolerated the Resistance, but now they threaten what he holds dear. The vicious vampire will no longer hold back. A plan he has been working on for decades will finally reveal itself and entangle everyone standing on the way.

For the first time after the Nightfall, the Resistance holds a true bargaining chip. For the first time, they have a chance to tip the scales of the war and ensure humanity’s survival. But Myra has made a promise, and breaking it will destroy all that is human in her. She is loyal to the Resistance, but nothing is black and white. Long-buried secrets emerge, teaching her that vampires can be more honorable than humans, and humans can be more monstrous than the beasts.

A desperate nobleman, fighting to save a doomed culture. A reclusive poet, choosing art over immortality. A vampire, rejecting her raw nature. Past and present weave together in an action-packed tale of power games, hopeless fight for survival, and the indestructible human need to create art.

Happy reading! <3

The Men and Monsters cover is out! Go to Betwixt the Pages to check it out and come back to tell me what you think :D:D

And don't forget to enter the Giveaway! You can win a signed Kingdom of Ashes paperback and more!

You can now read the first 3 chapters of Men and Monsters here!