Killing Elevates Me

I  like  it  when  they  squirm.  Twisting,  writhing  on  my  table  while  they  fight  their  way  out  of  this  nightmare.  It  makes  it  all  the  more  exciting,  more  rewarding  when  I  slice  them  open.

The  pretty  ones  are  my  favourite.  They scream  the  most,  terrified  I’ll  mess  up  their  beauty.  It  doesn’t  cross  their  minds  that  they  won’t  be  making  it  out  alive.  Not  until it’s  too  late.  Brains  really  do  suffer  for  beauty.

They’re  not  the  brightest  victims.  That’s  what  makes  them  such  easy  targets.  And  I’m  a  master  at  disguise.  No  one  sees  me  coming.

They  always  beg,  whimpering  as  they  plead  to  be  let  go.  Their  dying  urges  fuel  my  habit,  increasing  the  euphoria  as  judge  and  jury.  They  worship  me,  give  me  life.

I  am  God.

She  lay  on  the  cold,  metal  table,  arms  and  legs  cuffed.  Her  lean  body’s  stripped  bare,  gracing  me  with  a  view  of  what  will  soon  be  mine.  I  take  what  I  want.  She’ll  give  me  what  I  need.

When  her  eyes  open,  and  the  chloroform  wears  off,  the  instant  terror  radiating  from  her  body  produces  a  scent  like  no  other.  It nourishes  me,  cloaks  my  skin  in a  layer  of  fear,  reminding  me  that  I  am  the  evil  one.  Shit,  it  feels  good!

I  gather  my  tools,  using  the  natural  dim  light  of  the  abandoned  building  to  guide  me.  Scalpel.  Saw.  Clamps.  I’m  ready  to  go.

“Are  you  a  screamer?”  I  ask,  knowing  the  light  is  glistening  my  already  sparkling  eyes.

I  can  tell  she’s  surprised  by  the  sound  of  my  voice.  They  always  are.  I  move  into  her  line  of  sight,  letting  her  see  me  entirely,  and  remove  the  duck  tape  keeping  her  quiet.

This  is  my  routine.  Hearing  the  waffle  of  their  last  breaths  enriches  my  soul  like  a  hearty  meal  on  a  snowy  day.

“You’re  a  woman?”

I  roll  my  eyes.  Every  time  it’s  the  same  first  sentence.  I  battle  every  day  for  notoriety  amongst  my  male  successors.  They  never  learn  that  I’m  better.

Ten  years and  they  still  haven’t  a  clue  at  what  I’ve  been  doing.  I  told  you.  I’m  the  master.  God.

I  put  on  my  apron,  covering  my  own  naked  body.  I  work  hard  for  my  physique,  I  like  that  it’s  the  last  thing  they  see.

“Wh-wh-why  are  you  doing  this?”

I  let  her  ramble,  choosing  my  tool.  When  she  realises  I  won’t  provide  an  answer  the  thrashing  begins.  Up  and  down,  left  to  right  she  goes.

She  pants  uncontrollably,  her  heart  rate’s  elevated,  her  blood’s  pumping  vigorously.  And  it  turns  me  on.

I  enjoy  the  ride,  savouring  the  images  for  later  when  I  have  time  to  play.

I  take  the  saw  and  hold  onto  her  hand,  spreading  her  fingers  as  I cut  through  bone.  The  moment  the  blade  pierces  through  skin  her  cries  fill  the  room.  Shouting  until  all  she  can  muster  is  a  croak.  Her  bones  crunch,  the  sound  echoes.  Blood  squirts  on  the  table,  dripping  to  the  floor.

Once  her  finger  severs  completely,  I  pick  it  up,  holding  it  to  her  face.  Tears  cover  her  pale  cheeks,  the  fight  leaves  her  eyes.  Now  she  knows  she  can  only  watch.

I  sniff  her  finger,  inhaling  the  aroma  of  raw  flesh  and  tangy  blood.  “Bon  appetit!”  I  say,  smiling  devilishly  as  her  eyes  grow  wide.  I  bite  into  her  digit,  enjoying  the  nourishment  feeding  my  body  and  mind.

She’s  tastier  than  the  others,  and  I  know  I’ve  found  myself  a  real  treat.

I  take  my  time,  nibbling  my  way  right  to  the  bone,  picking  it  clean.  While  I  think  of  my  plans  to  devour  her,  she  speaks,  her  voice  barely  above  a  whisper.  “You’re  a  monster!”

I  grab  the  scalpel,  leaning  over  her  body  until  our  chests touch.  “No,  darling.  I’m  God,  and  you’re  sacrificing  yourself  to  me.”

Nature’s Destiny Anniversary & Giveaway

March 14th officially marks 1 year since Nature’s Destiny published. 1 year!

I can’t believe how fast the time has gone, and that I’ve published two more books in the series since. I’m flabbergasted, and so utterly grateful to all of you for supporting me through the clunky first year. As a way of giving back, and acknowledging this milestone I’ve thought up a fun, creative giveaway for you all.

If you’ve read Guardians Dynasty, book 3 in the Nature’s Destiny series, then you may have read the note that says book 4 will be the last. For now, anyway. But I need your help. I’m going to be introducing a new character, and I need a name. So here’s the fun part.

It’s a two part process to make your entry count. Part 1: Sign up to my newsletter here. Simple, right?  Now for part 2: I need to read your entry. I’m looking for a first name. The character will be referred to by this name all the time. No last name. It can be your name. It can be completely creative. It can come from a baby names book. It’s up to you. Go crazy. Have fun. Then comment on this post with your entry, or email it to me at (justinewinter@hotmail.co.uk), and in a week’s time (21st) I’ll randomly pick a winner, and credit you in the acknowledgements in book 4.

Oh, and there’s no limit to how many times you supply a name as long as it’s done before the 21st!

Speak soon.

 

Seven 11 Blog Hop

Seven 11 blog hop

Bloody hell! I almost forgot to type this month’s teaser, and I know that would’ve been devastating. Right?  Anyway, now that I’ve remembered, how about a little less chit chat and a little more show and tell. I got you covered. Next month I intend to release all 3 parts of my werewolf serial, Alpha Wanted, a week apart from one another. So, how about a teaser from part 1?  Alrightey then!

 “It  was  a  mistake,”  I  forced  out  of  my  mouth.  Even  hearing  the  words  out  loud  turned  my  stomach  against  me.

“Sure  didn’t  feel  like  a  mistake  when  you  were  moaning  into  my  mouth.” 

I  turned  to  Ryker,  fixing  my  glare  on  his  rugged  face.  I  hated  how  easy  it  was  for  me  to  lose  control  around  him,  to  lose  all  my  inhibitions  inside  the  pools  of  his  blue  eyes.  I  tightened  my  lips  together.  “It  won’t  be  happening  again,”  I  promised,  keeping  my  grip  firm  on  the  steering  wheel.

“Princess,  that  was  the  best  mistake  I’ve  ever  made.  So  you  can  trust  me  when  I  say  I  intend  to  do  it  again.  I’ll  make  sure  I’ll  never  learn  my  lesson.”

I’m a mixture of excitement and nerves to find out the response to this serial as it’s something I haven’t done before. But, you know what? No great accomplishment was achieved without a little risk taking. So I’m diving in head first. It’s also the closest I’ve come to writing a crime/mystery type of book within the boundaries of paranormal/supernatural goodness. Of course. What’s a little crime solving without a hunky wolf? So be on the lookout for cover reveals/blurbs etc in the next couple of weeks. Yay!

As always there’s many brilliantly talented authors participating on the hop, so be sure to check them out. And GIVEAWAYS! So here’s what’s what this month:

Heather Hildenbrand has a custom Dirty Blood Mug up for grabs! Enter here.
Bethany Lopez has 8 weeks up for grabs on goodreads. Enter here.

Also it’s an exciting month for book releases!
Today, Heather Hildenbrand’s Broken Blood, book 5 in the Dirty Blood series comes out!
Steph Nuss is releasing Pleasured By You on March 20th.
Kayla Smith is releasing The Sacrifice on March 31st.

Congratulations, ladies!

Amanda Aksel 
Heather Hildenbrand
Bethany Lopez
Steph Nuss
Kayla Smith
S. C. Ellington
Felicia Tatum

Guardians Dynasty is LIVE!!

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Happy  Tuesday!
Who’s ready for the third installment in the Nature’s Destiny series?
Guardians Dynasty is available now!

Oh, boy, is it a special day! Below is a list of other blogs participating in today’s release blitz who’ll also be posting their reviews on Guardians Dynasty. AND, as a special treat, Maghon’s blog Happy Tails and Tales will have a lengthy NEW interview with many of the characters within the Nature’s Destiny world revealing secrets and information that isn’t in the books. Exciting? I thought so! Check them out!

Maghon – Happy Tails & Tales

Carrie – Indy Book Fairy

Myra – MsMe28

Kirstie – Kirstie’s Passionate About Reading

Cathy – Between The Lines

Lexy – All Is Read

Mary – Kit ‘n’ Kabookle

I was dying.

Every minute I wasted without a mate, my mind became more volatile. I was unbalanced, stronger than I was capable of handling alone.

Supposedly, I was destined for greatness, but apparently I had to overcome another task first.

A mating.

Riley was my one true love. I was sure. However, that didn’t necessarily mean I was his. Complications, it seemed, were becoming my forte.

Despite my personal problems, the demons emerged, offering little hope and even less mercy. With my mind preoccupied, I wasn’t ready for the attack heading our way.

The pack needed me now more than ever, but the demons were cunning, thwarting my plans and upping the stakes each time.

I was letting them down. We weren’t ready. I wasn’t ready. 

Darkness descended on Nature’s Destiny, and sadness was sure to come.

War had begun.

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Jesus  Justine!  Where’ve  you  been?

I  know  that’s  the  thought  pursed  on  your  lips.  It’s  been  a  while  since  I’ve  properly  blogged,  and  I  apologise  for  that,  but  I  promise  I’ve  been  busy.  Well,  mostly  busy.  The  rest  of  the  time  I  may  have  spent  it  watching  this. . .

2e3a908d0bdb9d9e380c13bfac23d152And  drinking  a  little  of  this. . .

jack-danielsAnd  watching  a  little  more. . .

805cfac2ae611d578fe041bdf9a71fbfAnd  I  may  or  may  not  be  watching  it  as  I  write  this  post,  and  drinking  too.  Hey,  what  can  I  say?  I’m  consistent.  Besides  all  of  that,  I  truly  have  been  hard  at  work,  busting  out  the  words  I  know  you’re  dying  to  read.  So,  how  about  a  little  exciting  update?

Guardians  Dynasty,  Nature’s  Destiny  3,  releases  in  TWO  WEEKS.  Two  weeks  today!  And  judging  by  the  messages  I’ve  been  receiving  you’re  all  dying  to  know  what’s  going  to  happen  between  Luna  and  Riley.  Fear  not,  the  wait  is  almost  over.  So,  how  about  a  little  teaser?

“Luna,  it’s  Jaiyana.”

Taken  by  surprise,  I  smiled  into  the  phone.  It  was  good  to   hear    from  her.  “Hey!  How  are  you?” 

“Busy,  as  always.  Things  aren’t  looking  good  in  the   supernatural  world.”

I  sighed.  “I  know.  Did  you  hear  what  happened?”  Entering  the  living  room  I  settled  on  one  of  the  sofas,  pressing  the  phone  to  my  ear.

“Actually,  it’s  why  I’m  calling.  My  brother,  sister  and  I  apologise  for  not  being  able  to  celebrate  with  you,  unfortunately  our  calling  prohibited  time  for  fun.  Your  world  is  becoming  decidedly  dark,  Luna,  and   there  are  many   forces  battling  for  freedom.”

My  breath  hitched.  I’d  known  this  was  coming,  the  demon  had  all  but  promised  it,  but  hearing  the  words  from  Jaiyana  was  a  confirmation  I  didn’t  want. 

The  war  was  building  around  us.

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Ooh,  isn’t  that  exciting?!  I  can’t  wait  to  find  out  what  you  guys  think  of  the  journey  in  this  book.  Aside  from  the  wolves  in  Nature’s  Destiny,  I’ve  also  been  dedicating  my  time  to  the  wolves  in  Alpha  Wanted,  a  3-part  serial  I  intend  to  release  sometime  in  Spring.  So  fear  not,  darlings!  I  may  be  quiet  on  here,  but  I’m  working  furiously  in  the  background  to  get  you  what  you  want  most:  a  sizzling  Alpha  with  a  story  to  tell.

Have  a  great  week!

 

 

 

Seven 11 Blog Hop

Seven 11 blog hop

 

Happy  New  Year!  I  hope  your  year  has  started  off  well – I know mine has! Writing  plans  are  in  place,  productivity  has  set  in,  and  I  can’t  wait  to  share  my  projects  with  you!  Anyway,  speaking  of  projects,  it’s  time  for  our  monthly  teaser  taster.

This  month  I’m  posting  a  snippet  from  a  paranormal  serial  I’m  currently  working  on.  It’s  titled,  Alpha  Wanted,  and  will  release  in  3  parts.  So,  here’s  a  little  overall  background:

Kira  ‘Midnight’  Knight  is  an  agent  of  the  P.D.S.I.S – Paranormal  Division  of  the  Secret  Intelligence  Service – and  is  on  assignment,  working  a  case  the  Director  deems  is  of  utmost  importance.

Ryker  ‘Storm’  West  is  a  Lieutenant  Colonel  within  the  British  Army,  returning  home  from  active  duty  with  his  MWD – Military Working Dog – Nero.

When  Ryker  and  Kira  collide  they’re  forced  into  a  series  of  events  neither  of  them  could  have  predicted.  With  a  fiery  relationship  boiling  between  them,  they’re  faced  with  a  tough  decision.  Follow  orders  or  follow  their  heart.

“Midnight,”  I  acknowledged,  using  my  codename  as  always.
“Status  update,”  the  brash,  female  voice  demanded.
“Shower.  Dinner.  Workout.  Oh,  and  here  comes  his  evening  run  that  always  lasts  twice  as  long  as  his  morning  one.  Nothing  changes.  Nothing’s  new.  Just  him  and  his  dog,”  I  repeated  like  a  robot  trained  with  only  one  paragraph  of  vocabulary.  Every  debrief  had  been  the  same  this  week.
“And  he  still  remains  unaware?”
I  hesitated,  thinking  back  to  the  night  he’d  first  arrived  home.

If  that  tickles  your  pickle  then  keep  an  eye  out  for  this  serial  in  the  next  couple  of  months.  🙂

And  now,  as  always,  check  out  this  list  of  awesome  authors  also  participating  this  month  including  the  giveaways  they  have  to  offer!

Heather  Hildenbrand  is  offering  a  signed  paperback,  all  you  have  to  do  is  sign  up  to  her  mailing  list  here.
Bethany  Lopez  is  also  offering  a  goodreads  giveaway! Check  out  her  profile  here  for  more  details.
Amanda  Aksel
Steph  Nuss
Kayla  Smith
S.M. Boyce
Alicia  Sheehy
S.C  Ellington
Felicia  Tatum

Have  a  great  week!  I’m  off  to  bunker  down  in  the  writing  cave,  see  you  soon!

Suit Up, Strap In, It’s Game Time

The  year  of  2014  closes  in,  and  I  sit  here  changing  my  thoughts  over  the  type  of  post  this  will  be.  While  many  have  blogged  about  their  highlights  of  the  past  twelve  months,  including  ways  in  which  they’d  like  to  change  for  2015,  that’s  not  what  I’m  going  to  do.  This  time  last  year  I  posted (here) that  I  wasn’t  one  for  setting  resolutions  I  knew  I  couldn’t,  and  wouldn’t  keep.  And  again,  I’m  not  doing  that.  It’s  not  who  I  am.

My  mindset  works  on  the  fact  that  if  I  want  something,  I’m  going  to  do  whatever  it  takes  to  get  it  from  the  moment  I  think  about  it –  not  wait  until  a  new  year  begins.  So,  if  you’re  the  type  of  person  that  needs  the  reset  button  of  a  new  year,  that’s  fantastic.  Now’s  your  chance  to  suit  up.  You  can  do  it.

I  planned  on  writing  this  whole  spiel  about  my  goals,  what  I’ve  learned,  how  I  keep  my  optimism  even  when  negativity  comes  knocking  on  the  door,  and  how  I  intend  to  increase  productivity. But  I’m  not  going  to.  I  don’t  need  to.  My  mind  is  at  peace  with  my  decisions,  and  all  you  need  to  know  is  that  I’m  going  to  rock  them.  Tackle  them  down  like  a  raging   rugby  player,  and  rise  with  a  satisfactory  grin  on  my  face.  Because  that’s  what  I  do.

What  I  will  say  is  I’m  diving  into  the  new  year  with  a  business  mind  ready  to  conquer  the  world  one  story  at  a  time.  This  picture  is  exactly  my  current  state  of  mind:

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In  2013  Nature’s  Destiny’s  first  draft  was  written.
In  2014  Nature’s  Destiny  published.  Sapphire’s  Divinity  was  written  &  published.  Guardians  Dynasty  was  written  &  is  now  with  beta  readers.  Plus  numerous  side  projects  I  haven’t  finished  developing  yet.
And  2015?  Well,  it’s  going  to  be  an  explosion.  My  sleeves  are  rolled,  my  specs  are  on,  and  my  mind  is  filled  with  many  inspiring  embers  flickering  to  life.

This  is  one  Winter  prepared  to  stay  indefinitely.

2015  – I’m  coming  for  you.

Guardians Dynasty Cover Reveal!

I’ve been sitting on this beautiful cover, patting away like it’s my precious for weeks. And though I usually do a big fandango for my cover reveals, I couldn’t wait anymore. I need you guys to see this. And, it’s up for pre-order with Amazon here, so don’t forget to 1-click this baby! Here’s the glorious precious, along with the blurb. And many, many, many thanks to my brilliant cover designer, Melody Simmons, for such another great visual. Mark your diaries for February 24th 2015, Luna will be waiting for you.

 

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I  was  dying.

Every  minute  I  wasted  without  a  mate,  my  mind  became  more  volatile.  I  was  unbalanced,  stronger  than  I  was  capable  of  handling  alone.

Supposedly,  I  was  destined  for  greatness,  but  apparently  I  had  to  overcome  another  task  first.

A  mating.

Riley  was  my  one  true  love.  I  was  sure.  However,  that  didn’t  necessarily mean  I  was  his.  Complications,  it  seemed,  were  becoming  my  forte.

Despite  my  personal  problems,  the  demons  emerged,  offering  little  hope  and  even  less  mercy.  With  my  mind  preoccupied,  I  wasn’t  ready  for  the  attack  heading  our  way.

The  pack  needed  me  now  more  than  ever,  but  the  demons  were  cunning,  thwarting  my  plans  and  upping  the  stakes  each  time.

I  was  letting  them  down.  We  weren’t  ready.  I  wasn’t  ready.

Darkness  descended  on  Nature’s  Destiny,  and  sadness  was  sure  to  come.

War  had  begun.

Nature’s Destiny Is FREE!!

Nature's Destiny

 

With  the  countdown  to  Christmas  just  days  away,  I  wanted  to  share  a  gift  with  you  all.  Nature’s  Destiny  is  FREE  on  all  eBook  platforms  for  a  short  time  over  the  festive  period,  so  grab  it  while  you  can!
Happy  Holidays,  Everybody!

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My  life  was  changing,  morphing  into  something  greater  than  I  could  have  anticipated.  I  was becoming  something  I  didn’t  recognise  as  myself  anymore.  A  Werewolf.

I  was  different.
Bitten.

‘Hybrid’  was  what  they  called  me,  and  the  weight  that  rested  against  that  one  word  was crippling.  They  depended  on  me  to  bring  them  safety.  What  made  me  so  special?

Oh,  that’s  right.  My  destiny.

I  was  sucked  into  a  world  I’d  had  no  idea  existed.  Twenty-one  years  as  a  human,  and  this was  what  I  found  out.

My  travelling  plans,  my  writing  degree,  all  of  it  was  gone  within  one  night.  One  evil  night that  robbed  my  humanity.

I  wasn’t  completely  sour.  Life  had  been  unfair  a  while  ago,  only  now  I’d  had  something worth  fighting  for  besides  myself.  Something  to  live  for.

I  was  afraid  for  the  others.  I  couldn’t  let  them  down.  I  wouldn’t  let  them  down.

I’d  gone  to  bed  a  human  and  woken  up  a  Werewolf.

A  special  Werewolf.
A  Hybrid.

The Vlog Has Arrived! (Finally)

Happy  Monday!  And,  for  a  change,  what  a  happy  Monday  it  is!  Why?  Because  I’ve  finally  created  the  Q&A  vlog  I  said  I’d  do  months  ago.  So,  without  further  ado,  I  give  you  my  face,  and  voice…  Enjoy! On  a  sidenote,  forgive  the  noisy  interruptions,  no  matter  how  many  times  I  did  the  video  something  always  came  up.  Ah,  such  is  life.  😉