Susan Catalano's Blog
November 12, 2022
My new book is here!!
The Honesty of Wings is the first book of The Corvid Legacy series, and I am so excited it’s finally here!
I can’t wait for you to explore the world of Alternia and meet Rya, Bray, and Vale! I’ve been writing and revising this book for a few years (the pandemic really slowed me down!), and am so happy to see it in the world!
Speaking of worlds, let’s talk Alternia. Think New York City with gargoyles, Long Island with merrow, upstate with human-raven hybrids, gold-covered villages (and people!), and a mysterious forest in which a dangerous realm resides. Add a layer of steampunk, a splash of ballet, and a sprinkle of magic. Basically, I took the shape and bones of New York State and added a healthy dose of fantasy.
I have to say, it’s a lot of fun taking something familiar and pulling from it to create an alternative version. I grew up in New York, so it holds a special place in my heart, and for a long time I’ve been wanting to build a story upon it. You might recognize some places and even some names that to me sounded magical enough to keep in a fantasy version. I would love to hear your thoughts on the world of Alternia!
And I'd very much appreciate it if you would please take a moment to leave a review on your purchase site and/or on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6....
Wings Up! Susan
I can’t wait for you to explore the world of Alternia and meet Rya, Bray, and Vale! I’ve been writing and revising this book for a few years (the pandemic really slowed me down!), and am so happy to see it in the world!
Speaking of worlds, let’s talk Alternia. Think New York City with gargoyles, Long Island with merrow, upstate with human-raven hybrids, gold-covered villages (and people!), and a mysterious forest in which a dangerous realm resides. Add a layer of steampunk, a splash of ballet, and a sprinkle of magic. Basically, I took the shape and bones of New York State and added a healthy dose of fantasy.
I have to say, it’s a lot of fun taking something familiar and pulling from it to create an alternative version. I grew up in New York, so it holds a special place in my heart, and for a long time I’ve been wanting to build a story upon it. You might recognize some places and even some names that to me sounded magical enough to keep in a fantasy version. I would love to hear your thoughts on the world of Alternia!
And I'd very much appreciate it if you would please take a moment to leave a review on your purchase site and/or on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6....
Wings Up! Susan
Published on November 12, 2022 08:48
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Tags:
ballet, battle, epic-fantasy, gargoyles, magic, mermaids, new-york, romance, urban-fantasy, wings, ya-fantasy
August 3, 2017
FREE Book!
A Necessary Darkness is FREE through August 6, 2017! (Kindle edition)
https://www.amazon.com/Necessary-Dark...
AND - if you haven't read Book 1 in the series, The Timeless Ones is .99¢ for a limited time! (Kindle edition)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
https://www.amazon.com/Necessary-Dark...
AND - if you haven't read Book 1 in the series, The Timeless Ones is .99¢ for a limited time! (Kindle edition)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Published on August 03, 2017 08:40
April 1, 2017
RELEASE the WITCHES!
WITCHES 3 is now available for Kindle! - just .99¢
https://www.amazon.com/Witches-3-Time...
WITCHES 3, A Timeless Story Novella is a before story featuring three witches from the Timeless Ones and A Necessary Darkness. This quick read is a peek into the lives of Trinka, Corinne, and Vanessa and how they united for one devilish purpose.
December 5, 2016
Holiday Kindle Special!
December 1st thru January 1st!
You can get the entire Timeless series for under $4!
The Timeless Ones now .99¢ (regularly $2.99)
https://www.amazon.com/Timeless-Ones-...
A Necessary Darkness $2.99 (regularly $3.99)
https://www.amazon.com/Necessary-Dark...
You can get the entire Timeless series for under $4!
The Timeless Ones now .99¢ (regularly $2.99)https://www.amazon.com/Timeless-Ones-...
A Necessary Darkness $2.99 (regularly $3.99)https://www.amazon.com/Necessary-Dark...
Published on December 05, 2016 20:12
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Tags:
fantasy, halloween, historical, kindle, magic, merry, paranormal-romance, sale, salem, salem-witch-trials, tall-man, time-travel, william, witches
October 27, 2016
Halloween Treat!
The fate of Salem is in her hands...
The Timeless Ones and A Necessary Darkness are on sale for only $.99 cents October 29-31st!
Star-crossed lovers, Merry Chalmers and William Darling, must not only fight their own internal battles, but find a way back to each other to unite against The Tall Man as the hysteria he ignited in the 17th century culminates in an epic Halloween battle fought in the modern streets of Salem.
The Timeless Ones kicks off this engrossing historical time-travel fantasy. https://www.amazon.com/Timeless-Ones-...
A Necessary Darkness picks up where The Timeless Ones ends, bringing the two book series to a thrilling conclusion. https://www.amazon.com/Necessary-Dark...
The Timeless Ones and A Necessary Darkness are on sale for only $.99 cents October 29-31st!
Star-crossed lovers, Merry Chalmers and William Darling, must not only fight their own internal battles, but find a way back to each other to unite against The Tall Man as the hysteria he ignited in the 17th century culminates in an epic Halloween battle fought in the modern streets of Salem.
The Timeless Ones kicks off this engrossing historical time-travel fantasy. https://www.amazon.com/Timeless-Ones-...
A Necessary Darkness picks up where The Timeless Ones ends, bringing the two book series to a thrilling conclusion. https://www.amazon.com/Necessary-Dark...
Published on October 27, 2016 07:55
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Tags:
17th-century, fantasy, halloween, historical-fantasy, paranormal, paranormal-romance, salem, salem-witch-trials, time-travel, witches
September 2, 2016
Book Series Sale!
Both Kindle books of the Timeless Story Series are on sale through September 8th!
Start the long weekend right with an engrossing historical time-travel fantasy as a reluctant witch and the man she loves fight against the evil Tall Man for their lives and Salem!
Pick up The Timeless Ones for only $.99 cents & A Necessary Darkness for just $1.99!
https://www.amazon.com/Timeless-Ones-...
https://www.amazon.com/Necessary-Dark...
Start the long weekend right with an engrossing historical time-travel fantasy as a reluctant witch and the man she loves fight against the evil Tall Man for their lives and Salem!
Pick up The Timeless Ones for only $.99 cents & A Necessary Darkness for just $1.99!
https://www.amazon.com/Timeless-Ones-...
https://www.amazon.com/Necessary-Dark...
Published on September 02, 2016 16:37
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Tags:
fantasy, halloween, historical, magic, merry, paranormal-romance, salem, salem-witch-trials, tall-man, time-travel, william, witches
May 13, 2016
Win! Win! Win!
Two opportunities to WIN!
Goodreads Giveaway of a signed copy of A Necessary Darkness! https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
Enter to WIN a Timeless Prize Pack!
Simply sign up for my newsletter and you'll be entered to win an awesome prize pack that includes: Signed copies of The Timeless Ones and A Necessary Darkness, A Time Traveler Map of Salem with my working notes and a super-cute broomstick pen. http://susancatalano.wix.com/susancat...
Goodreads Giveaway of a signed copy of A Necessary Darkness! https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
Enter to WIN a Timeless Prize Pack!
Simply sign up for my newsletter and you'll be entered to win an awesome prize pack that includes: Signed copies of The Timeless Ones and A Necessary Darkness, A Time Traveler Map of Salem with my working notes and a super-cute broomstick pen. http://susancatalano.wix.com/susancat...
Published on May 13, 2016 04:38
May 3, 2016
Release Party! May 9th, 7-8pmEST
I'm hosting a Facebook Release Party for A Necessary Darkness! Drop in to chat with me and to celebrate the release of the final book in the Timeless Story series. I'll be giving away 2 $10 Amazon gift certificates PLUS reveal how you can win a Timeless Prize Pack! Join me on Monday, May 9, 2016 - 7pm-8pm ESThttps://www.facebook.com/events/17007...
Published on May 03, 2016 19:39
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Tags:
a-necessary-darkness, a-timeless-story, book-series, fantasy, magic, new-release, prizes, release-party, salem, salem-witch-trials, sequel, series, the-timeless-ones, urban-fantasy, witch
April 24, 2016
New Release!
A Necessary Darkness is now available for Kindle!
In the thrilling conclusion to The Timeless Ones, Merry finds that sometimes power isn’t enough to save the ones you love. As she fights to gain control of her memories and her life, William struggles to overcome the Tall Man’s mark and maintain any good that remains inside him. Meanwhile, unnatural disasters plague Salem, and when the doors to the dead open on October 31st, Merry, William, and the people of Salem will face their greatest challenge.
Published on April 24, 2016 11:25
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Tags:
fantasy, historical, historical-fantasy, magic, new-release, paranormal, salem, salem-witch-trials, urban-fantasy, witches
January 24, 2016
How do I love thee, Salem? Let me count the ways.
My first novel, The Timeless Ones, and soon to be released sequel, A Necessary Darkness, are both set in Salem, MA. I thought I'd share some of the things I love about that wonderful seaside city.
Top Ten Reasons Why I Love Salem (and why you should too!)
1. There are real witches and witch shops
2. At least one person is in a costume on any given day
3. The secret staircase in the House of Seven Gables
4. Wandering the streets with thousands of other costumed people on Halloween
5. It’s nickname is Witch City
6. The words “I am Wholly Innocent” are etched into the threshold of the Witch Memorial
7. My awesome cousin lives there
8. The smell of the ocean
9. Great restaurants and fun, non-witch, things to do too
10. The meaning of the name, Salem, is peace
Top Ten Reasons Why I Love Salem (and why you should too!)
1. There are real witches and witch shops
2. At least one person is in a costume on any given day
3. The secret staircase in the House of Seven Gables
4. Wandering the streets with thousands of other costumed people on Halloween
5. It’s nickname is Witch City
6. The words “I am Wholly Innocent” are etched into the threshold of the Witch Memorial
7. My awesome cousin lives there
8. The smell of the ocean
9. Great restaurants and fun, non-witch, things to do too
10. The meaning of the name, Salem, is peace
Published on January 24, 2016 11:22


