Allison Paige's Blog - Posts Tagged "demon"
ATB GIVEAWAY!
Good morning everyone!
I have recently listed ATB ebook version in the Goodreads Giveaway. This is a great opportunity if you haven't read the book already and don't want to spend any money. There are 50 copies available so be sure to follow the link below and enter!
This is one of two giveaways I will be doing for the book. The second will be a signed copy and a basket of goodies at a later date.
Can't wait for the giveaways? ATB is available for purchase through Amazon.
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EBOOK GIVEAWAY LINK: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
I have recently listed ATB ebook version in the Goodreads Giveaway. This is a great opportunity if you haven't read the book already and don't want to spend any money. There are 50 copies available so be sure to follow the link below and enter!
This is one of two giveaways I will be doing for the book. The second will be a signed copy and a basket of goodies at a later date.
Can't wait for the giveaways? ATB is available for purchase through Amazon.
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EBOOK GIVEAWAY LINK: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
The Conflict of Raum
I get a lot of comments from my readers how conflicted they are towards Raum. He is the kind of evil that you cannot only accept, but forgive him for his wickedness. What makes Raum evil isn't just the fact that he is a demon, it's how manipulative and very human he can be.
Raum is modeled after every toxic relationship I've ever been in. That's not to say the men of my past are evil, but a lot of them were not good and truth be told, some of them have done evil things. I see many people: friends, acquaintances, and strangers; falling into these same types of relationships. Movies and books romanticize mental and physical abuse. Toxicity is not something to be sought after. And yet, we do. We crave it. There is something lush and dangerous about loving someone who has the power to hurt us.
Let me be clear that After the Bees is not a romance, though Raum tries time and again to make Leah believe she is in love with him. If Leah is in love, her need to be close to him will become dependency. He will be able to gaslight her more easily and manipulate her into believing his will is her own. He is easy to forgive because, for a demon, he is kind. It is unexpected and therefore, it must be genuine.
He is the one who breaks you down and kisses you sweetly, telling you how sorry he is for hurting you. He is the one that promises you it will never happen again. He is the one you cry to your friends about but turn around just as quickly to say "but he will change" and "when he is good he is so good". This is why Raum is so easy to hate and love at the same time. He is familiar to you. You have come across his kind at least once in your life. Despite the sickness in him there is something about him that demands love and attention. It is something that you crave despite his wrongness.
Add this familiarity to his intelligence. He is an immortal being full of infinite knowledge that is always three steps ahead of those around him. He can perform "miracles" and illusions that strike both awe and fear into humans and demons alike.
Raum is, in a sense, the perfect evil.
I am looking forward to sharing with you the way his character continues to evolve as The Revelation Series continues.
Raum is modeled after every toxic relationship I've ever been in. That's not to say the men of my past are evil, but a lot of them were not good and truth be told, some of them have done evil things. I see many people: friends, acquaintances, and strangers; falling into these same types of relationships. Movies and books romanticize mental and physical abuse. Toxicity is not something to be sought after. And yet, we do. We crave it. There is something lush and dangerous about loving someone who has the power to hurt us.
Let me be clear that After the Bees is not a romance, though Raum tries time and again to make Leah believe she is in love with him. If Leah is in love, her need to be close to him will become dependency. He will be able to gaslight her more easily and manipulate her into believing his will is her own. He is easy to forgive because, for a demon, he is kind. It is unexpected and therefore, it must be genuine.
He is the one who breaks you down and kisses you sweetly, telling you how sorry he is for hurting you. He is the one that promises you it will never happen again. He is the one you cry to your friends about but turn around just as quickly to say "but he will change" and "when he is good he is so good". This is why Raum is so easy to hate and love at the same time. He is familiar to you. You have come across his kind at least once in your life. Despite the sickness in him there is something about him that demands love and attention. It is something that you crave despite his wrongness.
Add this familiarity to his intelligence. He is an immortal being full of infinite knowledge that is always three steps ahead of those around him. He can perform "miracles" and illusions that strike both awe and fear into humans and demons alike.
Raum is, in a sense, the perfect evil.
I am looking forward to sharing with you the way his character continues to evolve as The Revelation Series continues.
Pre Orders: Through High Waters
Through High Waters is available for pre order now through the end of the month on Kickstarter. By grabbing a copy through Kickstarter you will have the option to add on additional goodies like character art, necklaces, extra chapters, deleted scenes, and even be written as a character in my next book!
Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...
All ebook preorders can be done through Amazon.
Release is set for December 12, 2022.
Through High Waters is my second book and second in the Revelation series that follows Leah, a young woman trapped in our world after the fall of humanity and a demon apocalypse ensues. In this next chapter, she is taken back into a demon kingdom ruled by a ruthless king named Orias. What makes matters worse is that Orias and Raum have a past.
I will venture to say it is a bit darker than After the Bees, but just as fast-paced. You will be on the edge of your seat until the very last page!
Don't believe me? Head over to my reviews to see what my ARC readers have to say about it.
I hope you will give THW a chance. To everyone that has, thank you. This has been quite the journey and without you none of this would be possible.
Very best,
Allison Paige
Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...
All ebook preorders can be done through Amazon.
Release is set for December 12, 2022.
Through High Waters is my second book and second in the Revelation series that follows Leah, a young woman trapped in our world after the fall of humanity and a demon apocalypse ensues. In this next chapter, she is taken back into a demon kingdom ruled by a ruthless king named Orias. What makes matters worse is that Orias and Raum have a past.
I will venture to say it is a bit darker than After the Bees, but just as fast-paced. You will be on the edge of your seat until the very last page!
Don't believe me? Head over to my reviews to see what my ARC readers have to say about it.
I hope you will give THW a chance. To everyone that has, thank you. This has been quite the journey and without you none of this would be possible.
Very best,
Allison Paige
Book Release and Updates
Good morning dear readers!
I wanted to remind you all that Through High Waters officially releases THIS week, December 1, 2022.
If you were a beta reader, there have been significant changes in the book since you last read it. If you were an ARC reader, there have been significant edits and two minor scene changes.
So while the story may be familiar, it is brand new and completely polished!
For those of you unaware, during the ARC process, I discovered half of my book was not edited. Prior to this, my editor had led me to believe the book was good to go and "perfect". It was to my complete horror and embarrassment to find thousands of errors.
By saving grace, my old editor for After the Bees (who had been on hiatus to focus on her own books) reached out and said she was back in business and asked if I needed any help. What timing!!! She graciously fixed Through High Waters, easing my worry.
It has been a rough couple of months, but now we are days away from the release and I could not be more excited to present you with this beautiful piece of work.
In addition, the prequel to Leah's story is in full force, as well as her third book. The prequel is taking priority and turning out to be a monster of a book that will answer a ton of questions and give you more insight on how the demons were able to possess the world.
Thank you for all of your support and reads. It means the world to me. Without you, none of my success would be possible. I am thankful for each and every one of you.
Be sure to head over to my website to sign up for my newsletter or my Facebook group for sneak peeks and early access.
I'll be writing to you soon.
Allison Paige
I wanted to remind you all that Through High Waters officially releases THIS week, December 1, 2022.
If you were a beta reader, there have been significant changes in the book since you last read it. If you were an ARC reader, there have been significant edits and two minor scene changes.
So while the story may be familiar, it is brand new and completely polished!
For those of you unaware, during the ARC process, I discovered half of my book was not edited. Prior to this, my editor had led me to believe the book was good to go and "perfect". It was to my complete horror and embarrassment to find thousands of errors.
By saving grace, my old editor for After the Bees (who had been on hiatus to focus on her own books) reached out and said she was back in business and asked if I needed any help. What timing!!! She graciously fixed Through High Waters, easing my worry.
It has been a rough couple of months, but now we are days away from the release and I could not be more excited to present you with this beautiful piece of work.
In addition, the prequel to Leah's story is in full force, as well as her third book. The prequel is taking priority and turning out to be a monster of a book that will answer a ton of questions and give you more insight on how the demons were able to possess the world.
Thank you for all of your support and reads. It means the world to me. Without you, none of my success would be possible. I am thankful for each and every one of you.
Be sure to head over to my website to sign up for my newsletter or my Facebook group for sneak peeks and early access.
I'll be writing to you soon.
Allison Paige
