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Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Cover Reveal- THE LIGHTSLAYER by Jack Townson With An Excerpt & A $10 Amazon GC #Giveaway!

Today Jack Townson, Across the Veil Books, and Rockstar Book Tours are revealing the cover for THE LIGHTSLAYER, his new Dark Vampire Fantasy book which releases June 3, 2025! Check out the awesome cover and enter the giveaway!

 

On to the reveal! 

About The Book:

Title: THE LIGHTSLAYER: The Vampire Jack Townson (Everdusk)

Author: Jack Townson

Pub. Date: June 3, 2025

Publisher: Across the Veil Books

Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook

Pages: 678

Find it: Goodreadshttps://books2read.com/THE-LIGHT-SLAYER

Prepare to be captivated by a dark fantasy epic that will consume your imagination.

Welcome to Draconia, a realm cloaked in shadows and intrigue, where ancient power struggles simmer beneath the surface. When the enigmatic Vampire Lord, Jack Townson, master of the Manor of Mystery, uncovers a sinister conspiracy threatening to ignite a supernatural war, he and his eclectic band of misfits-the Degenerates-must rise to the challenge. Together, they will navigate treacherous alliances, dangerous secrets, and a world filled with breathtaking magic and monsters.

Immerse yourself in a tale of supernatural actiondark romance, and fantasy adventure, where every page brims with danger, desire, and destiny. From spine-chilling battles to forbidden love, this novel takes you on a journey through a richly imagined universe where power comes at a price, and loyalty is tested at every turn.

Fans of spicy dark romancevampire lore, and epic fantasy will be spellbound by Draconia's intricate world-building, unforgettable characters, and pulse-pounding twists. If you're a fan of Sarah J. MaasJay Kristoff, or Deborah Harkness, this is your next must-read.

Step into the shadows. Welcome to Draconia. Your adventure awaits. Mind your throat.

 


 

Excerpt:

“Should I?” he asks, his crimson eyes gleaming with mischief.

“Jack, stop messing around and open the door!” Verona huffs, her tone playful.

“I think you’ve had your fun. Besides… they’re all waiting,” Algernon adds, though the glint in his eyes betrays his amusement beneath the austere facade.

Vaidrin blinks, remembering the others mentioned upon awakening from death’s sleep. “They are?” His gaze shifts nervously between Algernon and Jack.

Jack smiles, a low growl rumbling in his throat. “Remember how I said you’d never be alone again?” With those words, his monstrous claws effortlessly pull the doors wide, releasing a flood of red light that spills into the room like fresh blood, painting the floors, walls, and the assembled group in its ruby hue.

“JACK!” A jubilant chorus erupts through the narrow gap between the gargantuan doors. Jack’s claws grip the golden handles with eerie ease, pushing them open as if they weigh nothing. His leather boots dance backward with a gleeful grace, tiptoeing to avoid disturbing the luxurious carpet sprawling beneath him and his companions.

Vaidrin squints as the intense light overwhelms his newly enhanced vision. Instinctively, he raises a hand to shield his eyes, peering through the cracks between his porcelain fingers. Slowly, his sight returns, and as it does, Jack steps aside, revealing the grandeur before them. Vaidrin’s jaw drops, slack with a mixture of shock and awe.

Before him lies a sight beyond comprehension. What once seemed a simple manor house, suited for a family or two, now reveals itself as a fortress of unimaginable scale and power. Where old wooden walls and dusty shelves once held ancient books, there now stands an imposing grand hall, fit for a king. Walls of brilliant baroque architecture stretch endlessly, every surface adorned with an artist’s meticulous touch. Dark wood and stone cover every inch, and the air pulses with the red glow of stained glass as moonlight filters down from above—a dark goddess’s kiss upon the monsters who call this place home.

 

 

About Jack Townson:

A 2023 Witchy Award nominee, Jack Townson, a multi-talented artist, is the heart and soul of the thriving FangFam community across various social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, and Twitch. With an ever-expanding following that now exceeds four hundred thousand devoted fans, he’s left an indelible mark on the digital landscape, garnering an impressive 4.2 million likes under the #Fangfam hashtag.

Beyond his online presence, Jack is a versatile artist, encompassing the roles of actor, singer, and writer. His most celebrated work to date is “The Vampire Jack Townson,” an original story that first captivated audiences on TikTok and has been endorsed by New York Times bestselling author and 5-time Bram Stoker Award winner, Jonathan Maberry. This immersive narrative plunges into the hidden world of a supernatural being and the profound journey towards rediscovering one's humanity.

Jack extends an invitation to his followers, beckoning them to peer into the psyche of an undead bohemian—an artist and a creature of the night, eternally ensnared in a world of nightmares. It’s a life devoid of sunlight’s warmth and the enduring embrace of true love, offering a unique glimpse into the enigmatic existence he portrays through his creative endeavors. 

Website | Instagram | TikTok | Threads | YouTube | Goodreads | Amazon | BookBub

 

Giveaway Details:

1 winner will receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card, International.

Ends December 11th, midnight EST.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Blog Tour- AFTER THE FALL by Ellen Parent With An Interview & A $25 Amazon GC #Giveaway!

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the AFTER THE FALL by Ellen Parent Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

About The Book:

Title: AFTER THE FALL

Author: Ellen Parent

Pub. Date: December 3, 2024

Publisher: Fitzroy Books

Formats:  Paperback, eBook, Audiobook

Pages: 266

Find it: Goodreadshttps://books2read.com/AFTER-THE-FALL-Parent

"A gripping, visceral, post-apocalyptic story brimming with adventure and heart." - Kirkus Reviews

So much is forgotten in the Republic: the way the seasons used to turn like pages in a book, the technology that once made life easy for everyone, even the art of reading. For fifteen-year-old June, the forgetting goes even deeper, ever since a mysterious accident six years ago stole her mother and her memory. When a strange circus with ties to her family comes through town, she follows them without a second thought. In the outside world, June has to navigate a landscape and society pushed to the edge by the powerful forces of climate change, and to decide who she can trust in a world where everyone seems to have secrets. Can she believe the grizzled deputy who somehow knows more about her past than she does? What about the circus performers, who push her away even as they beguile her best friend? Only when she finally uncovers a truth that threatens to change the Republic forever, will she know who her true family is— and whose life is worth saving.

 

 

Interview:

1.       What gave you the inspiration to write this book?

Lot’s of things, all unrelated. Here’s one: I was hiking with my parents in northern Vermont. We saw the Canadian border: A 50-foot-wide swath cut out of the wilderness. I wondered what would happen if I crossed it– would anyone notice? There were no buildings in sight, just trees and this wide open no-man’s-land. Then, for some reason, I looked at my dad–a quiet man who can name every plant in the forest, make a stew out of them, and build a comfortable cabin to eat them in– and thought, “what if he was a detective in a post-apocalyptic wilderness?”

 

2.       Who is your favorite character in the book?

I am partial to the barman in New Rutland, who only appears for a few scenes. He’s obsessed with things from Before– American money, television sets, Hawaiian shirts. He tries to bring a little comfort and nostalgia into a dangerous world. He also helps June, even though she doesn’t have much to offer in return.

 

3.       Which came first, the title or the novel?

I am terrible at titles, at least when it comes to my own work. In this case, it came dead last.

 

4.       What scene in the book are you most proud of, and why?

I’m most proud of the chapter when June recalls vital details about her life with her mother. It’s like a dream sequence, and writing it felt like one, too. It just flowed out of me (at a point when nothing about writing felt easy) and when I read it back I knew I’d got it right.

 

5.       Thinking way back to the beginning, what’s the most important thing you've learned as a writer from then to now?

It’s a slog, guys. It’s also really easy to talk yourself out of it, or to think you’re writing when really you’re just delaying or avoiding. There’s a lot of sentiment out there about taking it easy on yourself and celebrating minor victories– and that’s true. But if you don’t put your nose down and do the work at some point, then you won’t achieve your goal.

 

6.       What do you like most about the cover of the book?

I love the tree growing out of a car. It captures the setting I was trying to build really well. The colors have also grown on me– at first I was really confused about why my publisher had gone with bright red, when all the colors in the novel are muted nature tones. But it captures the sense of danger and unreality really well.

7.       What new release book are you looking most forward to in 2025?

I haven’t yet read Tana French’s new book The Hunter, which came out in 2024 but that I’ll probably get to in 2025. I loved The Searcher, and have no end of admiration for her ability to build these slow burn mysteries built on character and nuance.

 

8.       What was your favorite book in 2024?

I just finished reading The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley. It was billed as a fun time travel romance book, but I found it was really more than that. Highly recommend.

 

9.      Which part of the writing process do you enjoy more: Drafting or Revising?

Revising! I get so energized by seeing my writing in front of me. The drafting phase is often a torturous process full of self-doubt and procrastination, but when I’m revising I really feel like a writer.

 

10.       What’s up next for you?

Having a baby in April! I tried to write consistently through the birth and newborn phase of my first child, and it made me feel like a failure on multiple fronts. So I’m giving myself one year of a guilt-free break from writing this time. I’m trying to get as far as I can with my current project, a small-town murder mystery, before the baby comes. Then I’ll pick it up again when I’m getting more than 3 hours of sleep in a row.

 

 

About Ellen Parent:

Ellen Parent has been telling stories since the mid-nineties, when she started whispering them down to her sister on the bottom bunk. Her poetry has been published in Bloodroot, Vermont Magazine, Birchsong, and was shortlisted for the 2014 Vermont Writers Prize. After the Fall is her first novel. She lives in rural Vermont with her delightful husband, her precocious daughter, and two eccentric cats.

Website | Instagram | Goodreads | Amazon

 




Giveaway Details:

1 winner will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card, International.

Ends December 17th, midnight EST.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Tour Schedule:

Week One:

12/2/2024

Ogitchida Kwe’s Book Blog

Excerpt

12/2/2024

Book Review Virginia Lee Blog

Excerpt/IG Post

12/3/2024

Two Chicks on Books

Excerpt/IG Post

12/3/2024

Daily Waffle

Excerpt

12/4/2024

@callistoscalling

IG Post

12/4/2024

@mjreadsmagic

IG Post

12/5/2024

Fire and Ice Reads

Excerpt/IG Post

12/5/2024

TX Girl Reads

Excerpt/IG Post

12/6/2024

Edith's Little Free Library

IG Post/LFL Drop Pic/TikTok Post

12/6/2024

@fiction._.fuss

Review/IG Post

Week Two:

12/9/2024

@enthuse_reader

IG Review/TikTok Post

12/9/2024

@evergirl200

IG Review/TikTok Post

12/10/2024

Haney Hayes PR

Review/IG Post

12/10/2024

Kim's Book Reviews and Writing Aha's

Review/IG Post

12/11/2024

Lifestyle of Me

Review

12/11/2024

rolo_the_book_lover-

IG Review/TikTok Post

12/12/2024

Review Thick And Thin

Review/IG Post

12/12/2024

A Blue Box Full of Books

IG Review/LFL Drop Pic/TikTok Post

12/13/2024

Deal sharing aunt

Review


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