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

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.

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

11Jul2014

7-11 Blog Hop

Posted in 7-11 Blog Hop, Sapphire's Divinity, Writing by JustineWinter

Today marks a very special moment for the 7-11 blog hop. It’s the first one, and I’m so honoured to be a part of it. Every month on the 11th I’ll be posting 7 lines from whichever novel I’m working on. How awesome is that? You guys get a sneak peek preview every month! Can I get a high five? #Woohoo And, I’m not the only one partaking in this blog hop so be sure to check out the list below to see what such extraordinary, talented authors have to offer from their WIP’s too! I can guarantee you won’t be disappointed!

Also, I wanted to do a special little shout out to the wonderful founder of this brand new venture – Amanda Aksel. Amanda, a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you today, and I hope you have a brilliant day!

Now on to the goodies. Today’s 7 lines come from Sapphire’s Divinity, the second novel in the Nature’s Destiny series. Enjoy!

A pounding drum beat inside my head, and the rhythm increased pressure to my temple. I was dizzy, barely capable of holding my eyes open long enough to get a glimpse as to where I was.

I was in darkness, that much I knew from the glance I was able to achieve. I focused on my breathing, calming my mind with every intake of oxygen.

Where was I? What was going on?

I managed to open my eyes entirely, and I almost wished I couldn’t.

Don’t forget to check out these authors, plus Amanda’s holding a giveaway for her novel, The Man Test. So be sure to click here and enter!