Seven 11 Blog Hop & GIVEAWAYS!!

Posted in 7-11 Blog Hop by JustineWinter

Happy October! It’s my favourite month of the year, and the blog hop returns for its new 2.0 updated version. What does that mean? Well, there are a few changes. Firstly, it’s now a quarterly hop. Before you get all sad that our snippets are less frequent, we’re actually bringing a whole new lot of fun in the way of giveaways. Every author in this month’s hop will be offering their own giveaway. Scroll down below to find out what!

So, what teaser do I have for you all this time? Well, how about 7 lines from Warrior’s Duty, Nature’s Destiny 4? I know many of you are anxiously awaiting this one, and I’m sorry I don’t have a date for you yet, but I’m working really hard on making this one the big finale. Here goes. . .

*First draft. Unedited. Content subject to change come publication. Copyright, Justine Winter.*

I wasn’t going to watch Riley, Nick or Shane collapse next to me; I wouldn’t allow that.

Breathing heavily, I tucked in my legs, getting the grip I knew I needed for what was about to come next.

Clenching my teeth, I grabbed onto the hell beast’s large paw that held me down and slowly lifted until the gap was large enough for me to escape.

I rolled away, but I was unfit for anything else. My body was becoming paralysingly numb. I remained on my side, dragging myself until all feeling had left.

This was it. The demons were going to win.

For a chance to win an eBook copy of Sapphire’s Divinity, book 2 in the Nature’s Destiny series, enter the rafflecopter giveaway here.

Heather Hildenbrand is offering a $5 Amazon GC & Bitterroot swag. Enter at her site.

Amanda Aksel is offering an eBook copy of The Man Test. Enter here.

Kayla Smith is offering an eBook of Return To Pandora. Enter at her site.

Felicia Tatum is offering 5 ecopies of Scornful Sadie. Enter here.

Bethany Lopez is offering an eBook of 3 Seconds. Enter here.

S C Ellington is offering a surprise $600 GC. Enter at her site.

11Jul2015

Seven 11 Blog Hop

Posted in 7-11 Blog Hop by JustineWinter

I’ve been staring at the screen for hours, trying to determine the best opening line for this blog post, but my brain is frazzled, dead to any and all words. I’m a blank dictionary hiding in the burnt out corner, hoping for lexis to come flooding back to me. It’s exhausting, isn’t it? Trying to find the right thing to say when you’re mentally drained. I think I need a power nap, or something a little longer. Is it too early in the year to go into hibernation?

This month I have a treat for you all. While I’m suffering with airhead syndrome, it hasn’t escaped my attention that a lot of you are anticipating the fourth and final book in the Nature’s Destiny series. As it’s the ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY for this hop, I’m going to share with you the first few lines of the novel. I’m in the very early stages of creating this one, but I’m still aiming for a release this year. Please bear with me!

*Unedited. Content subject to change. Copyright. Justine Winter. 2015. *

“It’s all my fault.” I stared at nothing, blind to the gravestone I knew was in front of me. The rain catapulted from the sky, splashing down on the ground around me.

“You’re gone, and it’s all my fault.” I sobbed into my cold hands, my body heaving with motion. I cried harder, my throat sore from the lump that had been building with each tear.

Water dripped from my hair and face on to my already soaked clothes. I was drenched to the bone, my arse numb from sitting in the middle of the pack’s lonely graveyard for hours. My burden, my despair had brought me here.

“I tried, Lara. I tried so fucking hard to get to you!”

Giveaways

Heather Hildenbrand is offering a $70 Amazon Gift Card on Instagram. Click here for full details.

Steph Nuss is giving away a signed paperback copy of Fantasized By You on Goodreads. Enter here.

Amanda Aksel is giving a free eBook copy of The Commitment Test. Enter here.

And I’m offering a signed paperback copy of Alpha Wanted: The Complete Serial. Read this post for details on how to enter.

Also, today is our blog hop’s creator, Amanda Aksel’s, birthday. I just want to wish one of the kindest women I know a super HAPPY BIRTHDAY! In honour of her turning the Big 3-0 she’s set up a campaign with Charity Water, an organisation that brings clean water to third world countries. Please consider helping her reach her goal of $750 by donating here. And here’s the interview that inspired it all.

As always, don’t forget to check out what this great group of talented authors have to share this month.

Amanda Aksel
Heather Hildenbrand
Kayla Smith – Check out her latest novel releasing today!
Steph Nuss
Felicia Tatum

11Jun2015

Seven 11 Blog Hop

Posted in 7-11 Blog Hop, Grayson Rush - Wicked Sunshine by JustineWinter

Good morning you sexy bunch! I hope you’re holding on to your underwear because it’s TEASER day! And boy, oh, boy, do I have a spicy little sneak peek for you. Grayson Rush is back and his story has a title. So, keep an eye out for WICKED SUNSHINE coming later this year. Even the sequel has a title, but I’ll save that for the back mattter of this novel. 😉

Anyway, who’s up for seeing some more of our resident arrogant arsehole?

*Unedited. Content subject to change come publication. © Justine Winter. *

“Creating pleasure,” I say, watching Maya’s eyes widen with a little bit of shock.

“That’s your company’s motto? It sounds like a review title for a porno.”

My smile widens at her obvious discomfort. “Everything I do caters to society’s need to feel good. Drinking. Exercising. Partying. Holidays. It’s all legal. It makes people happy. And there’s no better return on investments than pleasure. I give it. I take it. I make it.” I drip my voice with heavy seduction, lowering my tone to drive her wild.

She visibly swallows, that small movement lets me know she isn’t totally unaffected by me. Thank fuck for that, because my dick is choking on my boxers at even the smallest thought of having her.

“Is there anything else you want from me?”

Sex on the table? “That’s all for now.”

As always, don’t forget to check out these authors also participating in a little teaser action. Ooh, it’s a saucy Thursday!

Amanda Aksel
Heather Hildenbrand
Bethany Lopez
Kayla Smith
Felicia Tatum
SC Ellington

PLUS! Heather Hildenbrand is giving away a Passion Planner to one lucky winner that spreads the word about the Connective Collective! All you have to do is enter the Rafflecopter giveaway here and click on one of the pre-made posts to enter. Sound simple? It is! AUTHORS!! Want to find out more about the monthly FREE Connective Collective call? Click here.

11Apr2015

Seven-11 Blog Hop

Posted in 7-11 Blog Hop by JustineWinter

By now you know what it means when the 11th of each month comes about. It’s all about tantalisingly teasing you with snippets from projects in the works and published ones, too. This month I have a teaser from Alpha Wanted:Part 2, the serial that as of yesterday is out in its entirety. Oh, and did I mention part 1 is FREE on Amazon for a few days only? Though I know this teaser is longer than the proposed seven lines, I couldn’t stop myself from revealing it all. Also, this happens to be taken from one of Ryker’s POV chapters. Enjoy!

“I just gave up my shirt to save you. You could be more of a gentleman about it you know.” Kira folded her arms across her chest, but I could see the approval in her eyes. She liked the way I stared appreciatively.

“Oh, you mean to save me from the wound I incurred by saving you?” I counter balanced, batting my eyes.

“So, chivalrous one minute, and pervert the next?”

“I like to think I’m well rounded.” I stood, wobbling ever so slightly as I fought to find my balance. “I’m okay,” I said as she hurried to hold onto me, wrapping my arm around her shoulders. “Just watch out for the trip wire next time,” I joked.

“It’s all your fault anyway. You distract me too much,” she berated, heading into the apartment.

I shook my head. “Says the woman walking around half naked.” How was a man to concentrate when the temptation of a goddess stood before him?

As always there are several incredibly talented authors joining in this hop. Don’t forget to check out what they have to offer. And Author Steph Nuss is offering a signed paperback copy of Pleasured By You on Goodreads. Head over there to enter to win.

Heather Hildenbrand – YA
Amanda Aksel – Women’s Fiction
Felicia Tatum – NA Fantasy
Kayla Smith – YA
Steph Nuss – Contemporary Romance

11Mar2015

Seven 11 Blog Hop

Posted in 7-11 Blog Hop by JustineWinter

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

11Jan2015

Seven 11 Blog Hop

Posted in 7-11 Blog Hop by JustineWinter

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!

11Dec2014

Seven 11 Blog Hop

Posted in 7-11 Blog Hop by JustineWinter

Happy December, everybody, and a very Merry Christmas to you!

As Christmas is two weeks today, (I know, right? Didn’t that come fast!) I have a holiday-themed teaser for you. This time next year I intend to release a book of short stories from different points of view within the Nature’s Destiny world that all focus on one theme; holidays. Today’s teaser is from Sky’s (Nature’s Destiny character) POV, and I will release her FULL CHRISTMAS STORY via my newsletter on Christmas day. So, if you want IN on a FREE read, be sure to sign up here.

*Copyright, Justine Winter, 2014*

The cobbled-stone town was a frantic mess of rushing shoppers dashing into every store for last-minute gifts. Tinsel covered windows and doors, and colourful lights hung like a welcoming invitation, embracing the festive cheer.

I wrapped my arms around my chest, pulling my coat tighter to keep in the warmth. A frosty breeze twirled past my face; my nose was frozen to the touch.

Christmas was only a few days away, and every year it was the same depressing, lonely holiday of my life. I was always the grumpiest person around all this holly jolly spirit; the Grinch had nothing on me.

God knows why I thought a trip into town would help cheer me up.

Okay, so I know that doesn’t sound particularly happy and festive, and it’s not my intention to bum you out on Chrimbo day, so I do promise it gets better. Honestly. Also, while I remember, the Nature’s Destiny paperback giveaway finishes at the end of this month on goodreads, so hop on over here quickly and make sure you’ve entered to win.

Now, be sure to check out this great list of authors, and see what brilliant teasers they have to offer this month. Seriously, these peoples are amazing writers.

Amanda Aksel – Women’s Fiction
Heather Hildenbrand – YA
Bethany Lopez – NA Romance
Kayla Smith – Paranormal
Shawn McGuire – YA – also has a cover reveal today! Check out the beauty here.

11Nov2014

Seven 11 Blog Hop

Posted in 7-11 Blog Hop, Writing by JustineWinter

It’s the eleventh of the month? Well, I guess you know what that means then, right? Oh yes, several authors get together on a blog hop and post 7-line teasers of their works. Fitting, don’t you think, considering it’s #TeaserTuesday today. 😉

This month I’m trying out something different. So far, I’ve always posted a teaser from one of the novels in the Nature’s Destiny series and while I’m still working on Guardians Dynasty, I wanted to showcase something else. Something I haven’t shown anyone yet. Back in May I started writing a dual POV(point of view) MC romance novel (MC as in Motorcycle Club), but I pushed it aside to concentrate on my hunky werewolves. Though it isn’t finished (I hope to get back to it next year), I wanted to show it off a little. This teaser is how the novel starts, and if you want to read the rest of the prologue then sign up to my newsletter here which will be sent by the end of the week.

*Unedited, content subject to change come publication. Intended for readers 17+. Copyright, Justine Winter, 2014. *

A broken heart was only healed by the glue of life. It pulled at the muscle while the searing pain of daily struggles reminded me of the shit storm I was a part of. The seconds of the clock ticked by as did the days. I woke in the dark, and slept in the dark. My body detached from my mind; I lived but I wasn’t living.

I was angry, pent up with a rage that needed unleashing. It wasn’t time yet; I needed to prepare.

And, as always here’s the list of authors also participating this month:

Amanda Aksel – Women’s Fiction
Heather Hildenbrand – YA SciFi
S. M. Boyce – YA Fantasy
Bethany Lopez – Women’s Fiction
Steph Nuss – Contemporary Romance
Kayla Smith – YA

11Oct2014

Seven 11 Blog Hop

Posted in 7-11 Blog Hop, Guardians Dynasty, Writing by JustineWinter

Blimey! My days are so busy melding into one another that if it wasn’t for an email late last night I’d have forgotten that today is in fact the 11th October. You know, that time of the month when I, amongst others, share 7 lines of our WIP. Here’s what I have to offer today from Guardians Dynasty (Nature’s Destiny #3). Oh, and before I forget there’s some great giveaways going this month that you’ll want to check out, too. 😉

I faced the burning ashes of the land I once called home, dying with every breath that left my body. Black was all that remained for my vision had lost its affinity to colour. The creatures brought an indefinite darkness that was only ever highlighted by the raging red of fire. The sun no longer existed, replaced by the moon for the people to suffer. Skin grew paler, death came quicker

My wolf and I missed those of our kind, for the companionship only a wolf could provide, for the ties of a family bond, for the purpose of a pack.

It was at such a time as this when I was at my nose-to-the-floor weakest, when an angel appeared from the sky.

Giveaways:

Heather Hildenbrand is offering 4 signed paperback copies of her Dirty Blood series & a LIVE Q&A on 5th Nov! Enter here.

Bethany Lopez is offering an eBook of the Stories About Melissa books 1-4 collection. Enter here.

Kayla Smith’s Luna is currently FREE on Amazon for a limited time. Find it here.

And as always be sure to check out what these amazing authors have to share today!

Amanda Aksel – Women’s Fiction

Heather Hildenbrand – YA

Bethany Lopez – YA

Kasi Blake – YA Paranormal

Kayla Smith – YA

11Sep2014

Seven 11 Blog Hop

Posted in 7-11 Blog Hop, Guardians Dynasty, Writing by JustineWinter

Every year this day comes around too fast. I’ll switch on the tv to find documentary upon documentary re-living the tragic events of 13 years ago, and once again I’ll realise we’re nearing another anniversary. I was only 10 at the time, and yet I still remember that day even though I had absolutely no idea what was going on. While I’m busy writing today, creating fake tragedies that supernatural creatures can stop, I’ll be taking a moment’s silence to remember the many that lost their lives, including the brave men and women that sacrificed theirs to save another. I only wish there’d been a Riley and Luna to save them.

So, speaking of Riley and Luna, I bet you’re wondering what I’m going to share with you for this months blog hop. With Nature’s Destiny published, and Sapphire’s Divinity published too, I figured I’d give you something hot off the press. I’m going to share the very first snippet of what’s to come from book 3 which does have a title. This is the earliest I’ve ever worked out a title for a book, and you know what? I think I’m going to share that today, too. Exciting? Woohoo!!

Okay, drum roll, please . . .

The third book in the Nature’s Destiny series is called . . .

Guardians Dynasty

And here’s this months 7-line teaser which I only wrote on Tuesday; it’s that new!

*Unedited, first draft only. Content subject to change.*

“The story of the Blood Moon, however, is supposedly the symbol of a new realm on Earth, a new way of living controlled by the demons’ beasts.”

“Hell beasts,” Shane clarified. “They tear the world apart until fear and evil is all that’s left within the humans. No hope. No happiness. No laughter.”

“And the demons join our world indefinitely,” Riley finished.

If you enjoyed that then you might want to check out this giveaway I have going on right now. Every Alpha needs a Beta. Just like Riley depends on Nick and Shane, I’m offering the chance for two lucky readers to become Beta’s for the next book in the series. What does that mean? It means YOU get to read the next story before anyone else AND tell me what you think! Sound like fun? It should be! Enter here. Good Luck!

Also, there’s an amazing giveaway going with Janet Wallace (creator of UtopYACon) and author S.M. Boyce who’ve teamed up to offer 2 general admission tickets to 2015’s UtopYACon! How awesome is that? If you want to know more, I suggest you check out S.M Boyce’s post here, and then you can enter the giveaway here. Trust me, this is a giveaway you don’t want to miss.

Every month several other incredibly talented authors post their 7-line teaser, too. So make sure you check out the list below to see what they have to offer this week. Have a great weekend!

Amanda Aksel – Contemporary Women’s Fiction/ Chick Lit

Heather Hildenbrand – YA

Kayla Smith – Fiction, YA

Steph Nuss – Contemporary Romance

Alicia Sheehy – YA Fantasy

Kasi Blake – YA Paranormal

S. M. Boyce – Fantasy