If you've been following me for this long, then you'll probably know that I like to help pimp out talented authors. Well, one of my favorite authors is a wonderful lady named Eli Constant. Eli is one of those authors that writes stories that completely suck you in, using both realistic characters and fantastic world building. Her stories range from the crazy to the beautiful, and she writes with such poetic skill that even when she writes a genre I don't normally read, I find myself lost within her words. I first met Eli over two years ago, when we traded review chapters for our then first books. Mine was Limerence, and hers was Dead Trees. I instantly fell in love with it. It wasn't without its flaws--just as Limerence wasn't. The science lost me at times, but I was both equally amazed that she knew so much the subject as I was drinking it all in. Plus those damn characters were so easy for me to relate to, and those monsters, Jesus, they were so inventive and well thought out. Two years later, after much nagging and hounding from me, and I got to beta read Dead Trees 2. And it is AWESOME. It's the right amount of strong female protagonist, hot male (hubba hubba), well thought out plot, tear-evoking (oh, the feels!!!) and scary monsters that every great book needs. I've said it before, and I'll say it again. I PREDICT GREAT THINGS FOR THIS AUTHOR! Dead Trees 2 doesn't release until tomorrow, but I'm going to give you the chance to win a copy of either Dead Trees 1 or Dead Trees 2. I'm literally putting my money where my mouth is. So have a read through, get a taste for the series, and for Eli (but no biting her) and enter! Good Luck Claire Ps. Congratulations, Eli. I'm so freaking proud of you! * * * * Author Bio Eli Constant is a genre-jumping detail junkie, obsessed with the nature of humanity. She believes that there is beauty at the core of most everything, but that truly unredeemable characters create the best stories. Eli is the author of “Dead Trees,” “Dead Trees 2,” “Mastic,” “DRAG.N” and is a contributor to the charity anthology “Let’s Scare Cancer to Death.” (LSCtD: TW Brown, Editor MayDecember Publications) 100% sales proceeds go to the V Foundation, a leader in cancer research for the past twenty years). Her works-in-progress include the final book in the Dead Trees Trilogy, a 3-author anthology exploring the psychosis of serial killers, a 6-author anthology exploring humanity in the face of hopelessness, the second companion novel to DRAG.N, and a zombie origins novel (this last work in progress comes as a huge surprise to Eli; she honestly thought she’d never write about zombies, but somehow, she fell down the zombie hole and couldn’t crawl out, or rather, didn’t want to crawl out). Keep posted on these upcoming publications by following Eli on any of her social links below. Eli's Social & Website LinksDead Trees 2 Release Information: “Dead Trees 2” is the sequel to Eli Constant’s début book, “Dead Trees”. Fans of the series include- Claire C. Riley (Odium Series, Limerence), Jerry Benns (Editor/Owner Charon Coin Press), Author TW Brown (The Dead Series, That Ghoul Ava) & more. book prices from Friday 30th May! Dead Trees Book 1 on sale @ $1.99 Dead Trees Book 2 @ $3.49 Set: Book 1 & 2 + Bonus Short Story (“Day of Amarok”) @ $4.49 Paperback: full price, available next week Book Blurb Two years of peace in a primitive setting can make anyone forget a past full of science, beasties, and blood. On the day of her son’s birth, the past invades the Yukon valley where Elise and her family reside and they are once again forced to travel survival-road. The General has found her… tracked her across the miles. Elise is his obsession; he wants her for reasons beyond comprehension. H2H was supposed to be the answer, but the world’s ‘savior’ has created a new pack of demons. The Rippers, beasties on steroids. Wild undergrounders are a mild nightmare in comparison. Thankfully, humanity has an ace up its sleeves. The question is: This time, when a new solution for saving humanity is put into action, what will the consequences be? Dead Trees 2 TrailerBook Excerpt
Dead Trees Cover & Reviews Horror author TW Brown had this to say about Dead Trees. ~Twisting the post-apocalypse story in a GOOD way!~ DEAD TREES is a morlock-esque take on the apocalypse. This reads much different than what you will find in the zombie genre (NO, this is NOT a zombie book, but rather a post-apocalyptic tale with "Beasties" as they are dubbed by the narrator hat have emerged from underground a la H.G. Wells.) First, know that there is some exceptional attention to detail here that is often lacking in the genre. One thing that makes this book stand out is a strong female protagonist. SO often this genre is dominated by uber-military MacGyver types that have all the answers and can get out of every scrape. Elise is a mother simply trying her best to keep her daughter's alive, and while she does "hook up" with Jason, you get the impression that she can do with or without him just fine. What you need to know is that this book is a page turner. It has plenty of action and strong character development. There are time when it gets "sciencey" but those times flow within the scope of the story and are not cumbersome. There are some editing flaws, but nothing that will make you pause or detract from the flow of the story (and the author has worked to make improvements in that area for those wondering). This is a strong book and you WILL be pestering her Ms. Constant about the sequel. I did not rate this book 5 stars because it was perfect. Truly, nothing really is. I rated it 5 stars because it took chances (that paid off) and it kept me wanting to read more. Author TW Brown The Dead Series, That Ghoul Ava Series @maydecpub | Amazon Author Page Jerry Benns Owner of Charon Coin Press had this to say ~ What would you do if the world we knew didn’t exist anymore? What would you do to protect your children and survive? ~ Eli Constant answers these questions and takes the end of the world to new levels in "Dead Trees". Starting on page one, readers are immersed into a world where humans are no longer at the top of the food chain and survival is measured in hours. Constant’s storytelling abilities bring the characters, setting, and the 'beasties' to life, making "Dead Trees" one of the most engrossing and ghoulish dystopian tales I have read in quite some time. -Jerry Benns: Editor for State of Horror Anthologies, Charon Coin Press State of Horror Anthology Facebook Page | Charon Coin Press Website Dead Trees Prize Giveaway As Always... Happy Reading you fabulous little book whores! Claire C Riley
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Way back last year I stumbled across another writer who mentioned they were doing a charity anthology. 'What's that?' I said, 'A zombie anthology purely for charity?' Well of course, I did everything I could to get in contact with the man putting it together, the wonderful T.W.Brown. He said yes straight away and I set about writing my story. You see, I've always believed that you have to give back as much as you can in this world. You never know what is going to happen from one day to the next, and Cancer, that really ugly word right there is so much more than just a word to thousands and thousands of people. It's a death sentence. It's change. It's loss. It's suffering. I've been touched by cancer, both near and far, and each time I'm struck down by how brave people can be. I'm in awe of them. So this is me, doing what I can to help them fight, and with your help, I know it will make a huge difference. So buy the book, enjoy the stories by some of the most amazing zombie and horror talent around, spread the word, share the links and leave reviews. Every one of those things makes a difference, because every book we sell is more money to fight this. So let's fight this together. One last thing... Cancer, we're coming to get YOU! Buy your gore-fest here: UK links: Lets Scare Cancer To Death Ebook Lets Scare Cancer To Death Paperback USA links: Lets Scare Cancer To Death Ebook Lets Scare Cancer To Death Paperback Anthology Blurb: Cancer. For millions, there is no word that instils more fear. It is about time to give some payback. Enter a cadre of talented authors with a common purpose: to SCARE cancer to death. Okay, the premise may seem silly, but the truth is that these writers have all given their stories freely in hopes that you will be enticed to come check out this anthology. Every penny generated will be given in a quarterly check to The V Foundation for Cancer Research https://www.jimmyv.org. So, when you purchase this book, you are tossing your hat in the ring with people who are out to eradicate a killer that has touched far too many lives. Join us, and Let's Scare Cancer to Death! Participating authors: T.W.Brown Eli Constant Armand Rosamilia Mark Tufo Claire C Riley Julianne Snow Michael McFarland Blaze McRobb Rhonda Hopkins Heath Stallcup Chantal Boudreau Alyn Day T.Fox Dunham Catie Rhodes J.Thorn Gregory Carrico Lets Scare Cancer To Death Short Story Titles & Social Media Links Z Children by Eli Constant Twitter Facebook Website Blog Of the Dead by Alyn Day AlynDayOfTheDead Twitter Memories by Heath Stallcup Website Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Project Arizona by Gregory Carrico Website Facebook Twitter Goodreads Pinterest Amazon Author Page Just Life by T. Fox Dunham Website Goodreads Facebook Choices by Claire Riley Twitter Facebook Goodreads Website Amazon Author Page Dying Days Mortality by Armand Rosamilia Website Facebook Twitter Amazon Author Page Gift Wrapped Box by Catie Rhodes Website Twitter Facebook Goodreads Amazon Author Page Tunnel by J. Thorn JThorn.net Twitter Facebook Pinterest Google+ One Lonely Night by Chantal Boudreau Website Facebook Amazon Author Page Twitter Scribd Goodreads Sweet Release by Mark Tufo Amazon Author Page Website Facebook Uncle by Michael James McFarland Amazon Author Page Goodreads Facebook The Legacy by Julianne Snow Days with the Undead The FlipSide of Julianne Zombieholics Anonymous Amazon Author Page Facebook Author Page Twitter The Judas Contingent by Blaze McRob Website Goodreads Facebook Twitter Pen of the Damned Angelic Knight Press Visionary Press Collaborative My Name is Charles by TW Brown Website Facebook Amazon Author Page Survival by Rhonda Hopkins Website Addictive Reads Facebook Author Page Twitter Goodreads Google+ Amazon Author Page About The V Foundation For Cancer ResearchOUR STORY As I sit here in the UK, it's 9:30pm, I just checked the Amazon stats. I wanted to let you know how well the book is doing so far. As of right now, it's #7,937 Paid in Kindle UK Store
*** Feel proud because you helped that happen *** As always happy reading! Claire ♥ |
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