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My interview with Indie Author Land went live today!

Check it out for an overview of The Hilliard Uprising, my thoughts about YA characters, and my response to a three-word story prompt!

Bodicia of A Woman’s Wisdom posted a fabulous review of The Hilliard Contagion today. Check out the review, and make sure to read through the rest of her blog–she regularly posts short essays with a mix of reflection, advice, and humor. She’s also a hoot to follow on twitter @Bodiciasapple.

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— Bodicia (@Bodiciasapple) January 18, 2014

In other Hilliard Series news, Book 3: The Hilliard Mutation, is currently in production! To celebrate the approaching completion of the series, I am planning a trio of new designs to replace the dark-and-scary original covers. Check back for updates about the new look and the upcoming release of Book 3, which is expected to hit (digital) shelves before the first day of Spring!

Book 2 of the Hilliard series, The Hilliard Uprising, is now available in paperback via Createspace. Check it out! Since all titles in the Hilliard series are enrolled in Kindle Matchbook, if you purchase the paperback you can have a Kindle copy for only 99 cents. It’s a great choice if you love lending out or giving away your paperbacks, but want to retain the digital copy for yourself!

The sequel to The Hilliard Contagion, The Hilliard Uprising, was released today! The ebook is available for purchase on Amazon, and the paperback will be available in a few days.

Uprising begins a year after Contagion left off. Winnie and Fergus struggle to adapt to the strange political world the war left behind.

From the paperback teaser:

The war-addicted nation adjusts to life after Unification. Fallon’s fledgling government earns the tenuous support of the people, but political factions are gaining ground, and Nadine wants to crush the uprising with decisive force.

With the land poisoned, the population divided, and the economy wrecked, Winnie, Fergus, and Verna struggle to keep the family together as the nation threatens to fracture once again.

The proofs are approved, the kinks are worked out, and The Hilliard Contagion is finally available in paperback, just in time for the holidays! Grab your copy of the first in the series, and be prepared for the release of Book 2, The Hilliard Uprising, in January 2014!

The cover of The Hilliard Contagion made it into this awesome set of images by Gary Walker. On his blog, he imagines what it would look like if indie titles were advertised like other mainstream entertainment. He’s seriously talented!

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Find The Hilliard Contagion on Hundred Zeros, an awesome site based in the UK that lists and categorizes awesome indie books (and classics, too!).

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For the second day in a row, The Hilliard Contagion is free on Amazon! You can download it in kindle format for any reading device, including your PC and smartphone!

The book is free as my way of saying thank you to all my friends and fans who have supported the launch of the series, and as a reminder that Book 2: The Hilliard Uprising is coming soon! It is scheduled for release at the end of January 2014, so grab Book 1 while it’s free!

The Hilliard Contagion is featured on Everything Books and Authors.com today! Check out all the awesome freebies featured on the site!

The Hilliard Contagion is on the front page of Free & Discounted Books today! The website is a great place to find deals on kindle reads, and always has a great selection of featured cheap and free YA novels.

The Hilliard Contagion is the first book of a trilogy, and the next installment is due for release in January, 2014. It will be free on Amazon today through December 4, so make sure you get your copy before it goes back to full price!