The formatting is complete and we’re working on the cover. This one will be done by a new cover artist. I’ll keep you posted but we’re very close!
REVIEWERS: I have ARCs (pdf — and I can probably make you an epub too)!!!! This is the third book in a trilogy and I’m afraid it will NOT make sense if you haven’t read the others. If you’re interested in rating/reviewing on any book site and would like the book(s) please contact me!
I’ve been thinking about another short read before Return to Shanhasson, the final book in the trilogy, comes out in October. Last night, Gregar walked in my dreams and gave me this, below, the opening to a new short project I’m working on. Depending on its length, it’ll either be a standalone or combined with my other Blood & Shadows short stories for Kindle in the next month or two.
I sure wish I had his image for the cover of Shadowed. *hint hint*
Some men tremble in the face of death.
Others bare their teeth and fight to the very end.
While I’m the cold Shadow that glides forth from darkness to slit your throat before you even know I’m there.
My name is Gregar and I’m the deadliest, most honored assassin on the Sha’Kae al’Dan’s Sea of Grass. They call us Death Riders, for we ride death like the wind across the rolling Plains. My hair is heavy with red kae’als, each bead a life that I have snuffed out in the Great Wind Stallion’s name. Vulkar, may He sire many foals.
My ivory rahke is silent and swift. When I draw it, I will not sheathe my blade until it is red with blood, whether yours or mine.
Nothing short of death will stop me, but you cannot kill me.
For I am already dead.
A huge thank you to Steph of Bookaholics Romance Book Club for adding a 4.5 star review for Rose on Amazon:
The Rose of Shanhasson enthralled me with its lush imagery and vivid characters. I felt as if I had been swept away into a world that blended the richness of the Medieval Era combined with stunning fantasy and magic. Since this is smaller publisher I hope that this romance will enjoy the wide readership it deserves. In addition to the strong characters, this story excited me because it was original, unexpected and thrilling.
Thank you, Steph!
The winner of the print copy of The Rose of Shanhasson is: Raye! Please e-mail me at joelysueburkhart AT gmail DOT com with your snail mail addy.
Everyone else: I have 4 remanining copies of the ARC version — which is basically the same book without Larissa’s fabulous quote on the cover. If you’re interested in receiving a copy, please drop me an e-mail with your snail mail information and I’ll mail a copy to the first four people who contact me. I’ll mail anywhere on the planet — although if I get a bunch of overseas entries I may have to spread them out a bit until after the holidays.
Thank you, everyone, for entering!
