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Sun & Moon Academy: Fall Semester is OUT!

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Hey Wolves!
The Sun and Moon Academy, Book One: Fall Semester, is finally out! This anthology is TEN stories long with an over-arching storyline. It took a lot of blood, sweat, and tears, but I’m so proud of the novel it’s become. Right now, it’s on a special release price of $2.99, which will be changing very soon! There’s also an amazing giveaway going of 14 paperbacks and tons of swag for PRIZE 1, PRIZE 2 & 3 are $50 gift cards! Read on to find out how to enter!

While I let you get on with reading, I’ll be busy preparing another book release in a week or so, a project I am very pleased to bring back into your lives. . .Stay tuned!

Find out my secrets soon,
Alpha J – XO

Apple Books: http://havenwoodfalls.com/sma1-ab

Amazon US: http://havenwoodfalls.com/sma1-zon

Amazon UK: http://havenwoodfalls.com/sma1-zonuk

Barnes & Noble: http://havenwoodfalls.com/sma1-bn

Ten paranormal tales and one page-turning supernatural academy story in this spinoff from the award-winning Havenwood Falls universe.

The brand new Sun & Moon Academy College of Supernatural Guardians is an elite training program for a covert army that protects the supernatural community around the world. After a series of grueling trials to test their worthiness, only the top tier of applicants are admitted to the hidden college under the mountain.

We are ten of those students.

We’re a powerful mix of shifters, witches, vampires, demigods, angels, and more, making SMA no ordinary university. Throw in classes about healing potions, inter-dimensional exploration, and combat training, and college life here is a bit . . . well, unusual. But we still must juggle studying, obnoxious roommates, and killer parties. And, of course, we always make room for romance. How can we not? No other place in the world teems with such a sexy fusion of brains and badassery.

But classes haven’t even begun when our campus is terrorized, and the dangers continue throughout the semester—a hacker who threatens to publicly expose our school, a string of vampire attacks, invisible beasts with deadly bites, cursed classrooms that devour those who dare enter . . . What the hell kind of place is this, anyway?

For some reason that not even the Board of Regents has been able to figure out, it’s up to the ten of us to defeat these monsters and mayhem—before the sands in the big courtyard hourglass run out. Yep, we’re being timed, and the bodies are dropping almost as fast as the crystals. If any of us fail, this first semester of SMA just might be the last one ever. 

In this unique anthology of over 750 pages, you not only get ten paranormal fantasy novellas, but one sweeping story that will have you flipping pages until the end.

ENTER THE RAFFLECOPTER GIVEAWAY HERE

Damned Allure: Havenwood Falls is OUT!

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It’s here!

What do you do when Death’s hot on your heels for messing with the afterlife order?

Yeah, I’m a smooth guy, generally. But some damned souls escaped the Infernum during my last visit, and now I’m Death’s chew toy. I’ve gotta track and return these supernatural fugitives before they cause more carnage. Easy, right? Except Nyx, a vampire-demon hybrid, is leading these already-corrupt souls astray and turning a secret town upside down during her pursuit for Queendom of the Underworld. Crazy bitches come with crazy ideas.

I arrive in Havenwood Falls in the midst and madness of a Hot Cocoa and Cookie Crawl. I don’t expect to be swallowed up by this mystical town with its own enchantments, luring me in with its hidden beauty. There are secrets much deeper than what appear on the surface. One in particular has sinful legs and silky hair I’m desperate to bury myself into. She’s hooked me like a gullible puppy owner, trapped by those stunning eyes. I’m screwed. Literally.

Sadly, Death is still snapping at my ass, halting my attempts to unravel this beauty’s darkest desires. The Infernum demands Nyx’s soul, amongst the others, to be returned, and I will reap them. I am their courier to Hell.

My name is Shade StormIron, and I am an Angel of Death.

Welcome to the darker, sexier side of Havenwood Falls that many residents never speak of publicly, but most likely enjoy in secret. Venture into the SIN MC, the VIP rooms of Silk nightclub, and behind other closed doors, where you’ll discover passion, unusual penchants, and just how far some will go for love. Hold on to your panties, because it’s time to ride.

This is a stand-alone steamy paranormal romance in the Havenwood Falls shared world, a collaborative effort by multiple authors across multiple series all in the paranormal fantasy genre, Havenwood Falls allows readers to discover new authors and stories to fall in love with. Each author brings a stand-alone plotline, so they can be read in any order.

Apple Books: http://havenwoodfalls.com/da-ab
Amazon US: http://havenwoodfalls.com/da-zon
Amazon UK: http://havenwoodfalls.com/da-zonuk
Kobo: http://havenwoodfalls.com/da-ko
Barnes & Noble: http://havenwoodfalls.com/da-bn

Damned Allure: Havenwood Falls Cover Reveal

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**Cover design by Regina Wamba, MaeIDesign.com ** Releases 21st December 2018**

Pre-order now at iBooks, Amazon US, Amazon UK Coming soon to Kobo | Barnes & Noble

Welcome to the darker, sexier side of Havenwood Falls that many residents never speak of publicly, but most likely enjoy in secret. Venture into the SIN MC, the VIP rooms of Silk nightclub, and behind other closed doors, where you’ll discover passion, unusual penchants, and just how far some will go for love. Hold on to your panties, because it’s time to ride . . .

What do you do when Death’s hot on your heels for messing with the afterlife order?

Yeah, I’m a smooth guy, generally. But some damned souls escaped the Infernum during my last visit, and now I’m Death’s chew toy. I’ve gotta track and return these supernatural fugitives before they cause more carnage. Easy, right? Except Nyx, a vampire-demon hybrid, is leading these already-corrupt souls astray and turning a secret town upside down during her pursuit for Queendom of the Underworld. Crazy bitches come with crazy ideas.

I arrive in Havenwood Falls in the midst and madness of a Hot Cocoa and Cookie Crawl. I don’t expect to be swallowed up by this mystical town with its own enchantments, luring me in with its hidden beauty. There are secrets much deeper than what appear on the surface. One in particular has sinful legs and silky hair I’m desperate to bury myself into. She’s hooked me like a gullible puppy owner, trapped by those stunning eyes. I’m screwed. Literally.

Sadly, Death is still snapping at my ass, halting my attempts to unravel this beauty’s darkest desires. The Infernum demands Nyx’s soul, amongst the others, to be returned, and I will reap them. I am their courier to Hell.

My name is Shade StormIron, and I am an Angel of Death.

This is a steamy paranormal romance in the Havenwood Falls shared world. A collaborative effort by multiple authors across multiple series all in the paranormal fantasy genre, Havenwood Falls allows readers to discover new authors and stories to fall in love with. Each author brings a stand-alone plotline, so they can be read in any order, but there are many crossovers among the stories.

Books in the Havenwood Falls Sin & Silk sexy adult series:

  • Taming the Beast by Nadirah Foxx
  • Plans Laid Bare by J.D. Nelson
  • Shift of Fate by Victoria Escobar
  • Stolen Wishes by Victoria Flynn (November 2018)
  • Damned Allure by Justine Winter (December 2018)

Coming soon are books by Kristie Cook, R.K. Ryals, Michele G. Miller, EJ Fechenda, Randi Cooley Wilson, and more.

Also look for Havenwood Falls, the signature new adult and adult paranormal series, Havenwood Falls High, a Young Adult series, and Legends of Havenwood Falls, a historical paranormal series.

Immerse yourself in the world of Havenwood Falls and stay up-to-date on news and announcements at http://www.HavenwoodFalls.com. Join our reader group, Havenwood Falls Book Club, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/HavenwoodFallsBookClub/, and for more adult fun, our Sin & Silk Book Club at https://www.facebook.com/groups/SinandSilk/.

An Action-Fuelled Shifter Series Is Coming Soon…

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ONE BOMB

The Paranormal Division of the Secret Intelligence Service (P.D.S.I.S.) are alerted to troubling news. London’s become a target for supernatural warfare. Humans are collateral damage.

ONE TERRORIST GROUP

SuperNom are calling for followers. Propaganda videos claim the government’s agency is a dictatorship, not a service dedicated to protecting the supernatural. They’re terminating P.D.S.I.S. and all its believers. Now they’re advertising for a sniper.

ONE UNDERCOVER AGENT

Director Storm puts Hunter on the case, an elite werewolf soldier who specialises in snipers. Infiltrating the group won’t come easy. He’ll be tested, forced to compete against other candidates until one shifter remains.

ONE CONFLICT

Chopper’s a fighter at the forefront of SuperNom’s affairs. Her loyalty to the cause is unquestionable, even when a new candidate catches her eye. But her once simple role has now become complicated, even if she won’t admit it to herself.

ONE ENDING

AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW

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New to the WANTED series? Read the first serial ALPHA WANTED now. Book 1 is currently FREE!

Agent Kira ‘Midnight’ Knight is a force to be reckoned with at the Paranormal Division of the Secret Intelligence Service. She’s a fierce werewolf, highly intelligent, and maintains quite a smart mouth.

Lieutenant Colonel Ryker ‘Storm’ West commands a small team of elite werewolf soldiers, including his Military Working Dog, Nero. He’s logical, loyal and deadly.

When the Director of P.D.S.I.S. assigns Kira the task of recruiting Ryker to the agency, conflict soon compromises the logistics of an easy case.

With a fiery relationship bubbling between them, they’re faced with a tough decision. Follow orders or follow their heart.

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Cover Reveal Party!

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It’s time to partaaaayyy!

Yup, you read that right. This Thursday (6th Sept) I’m throwing an online party for the cover reveal of Sniper Wanted and I’d hate for you to miss out on any of it. I have a super kick-ass giveaway planned. I promised I was going big this year, and I am. I have four book releases coming up in the span of two months. Let me repeat that. FOUR books in TWO months. Stay tuned for all this crazy excitement!

Come join me over on facebook at my event on Thursday for the big reveal. Sniper Wanted is my comeback – I hope you’ll return with me.

The Winterverse is expanding! I signed with. . .

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It’s official, I signed with Ang’dora Productions

If you’re connected with me on social media, then you may have already seen this news. Ang’dora Productions are behind the magic of the shared world Havenwood Falls. If you’ve not heard of this multi-author series, then I highly recommend you checking this fantasy/paranormal world out here. Later this year I will be joining their Sin and Silk line, which is the darker, sexier side of Havenwood Falls.

I cannot wait to share the story I’m conjuring up with you. In the meantime, check out the trailer below.

 

Speak soon, Wolves.
Alpha J – XO

 

 

 

Storytelling Forms: For or Against?

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Bibliobibuli
(n) Those who read too much
Coined by H.L. Menken in 1957: There are people who read too much, bibliobibuli. I know some who are constantly drunk on books, as other men are drunk on whiskey or religion. They wander through this most diverting and stimulating of worlds in a haze, seeing nothing and hearing nothing.

As readers we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to genres, and now with the revolution of eBooks, we’re privy to all sorts of forms at the push of a button. Whether it’s the short story, novella, full-length novel, or even series and serials. There’s an ideal book to match the mood and time you have.

The beauty of writing is that there’s no limitation on imagination. So why should storytelling be subjected to something as constrictive as word count?

As a writer, I let my characters dictate how much they have to say, it’s their journey not mine. Because of this, I’ve written a series of full-length novels, a 3-part serial and even a bunch of short stories that come together with the same theme. I’ve recently been polishing a novella I’m submitting for my Master’s degree, and come next week, I’m going to be starting on the longest novel I’ll have written to date.

It’s all incredibly exciting because there’s so much room for creativity. If I bound myself with the ties of a mundane routine, sticking to the same style, form, genre, even the type of hero/heroine, there’d be no joy and life in what I write. The characters would be as dead as I’d feel. And you, the reader, would be throwing the trash back at me for wasting your time.

I know that there’s a lot of controversy when it comes to the length of a book. Some people love the episodic serials, they’re great for commuters with limited spare time, or for those that like to consume its entirety before bed. Others complain they’re not getting their money’s worth, but in this age of eBooks the pricing has no limit. And it’s all relative. How do you base the amount you’re willing to pay for an eBook? Is it on length? Quality? The author? Would you consider the daily cup of coffee you buy from the local chain-store is worth more than the story you pondered purchasing?

I love to read. And like my characters, I don’t confine myself to just the one genre, form, and size. Having the choice is what makes it enjoyable. Do you agree? Or would you rather we took a step back and stuck to more traditional rules?

You can make anything by writing.
– C.S. Lewis

 

Readers: What’s Hot & What’s Not?

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Happy New Year! 

I know, it feels strange reading that in the middle of January, doesn’t it? This time of year comes with a clean slate and a list of good intentions – honestly, how many of you have deviated already?

I, myself, have big plans for the year ahead. Lots of publishing is on the horizon – I currently have 4 projects on the go. Doesn’t that show how indecisive I’ve been lately? But, I just want to. . .

WRITE ALL THE THINGS!!

For now, I’m interested in hearing your opinions on this big wide world of words. What genre book are you currently addicted to? What or who’s making you 1-click immediately? And what are you absolutely fed up of seeing?

I’ve been on a crime fiction binge for months now, devouring between 1-2 a week – my purse can’t keep up with my voracious hunger for the written text. I’m also slowly getting back into the groove of fantasy/paranormal. Do you have any recommendations for me?

Last year we saw the rise in step-brother romances, pushing the boundaries of taboo subjects. This year I believe we’re going to be seeing more cross-genre fiction – bleeding the lines between categories even more. What do you think is going to be this year’s biggest trend?

Justine who? Yeah, I’ve forgotten too. . .

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6 months of the year already over and I’m feeling even more detached from this beautiful book world. When I took on my Master’s Degree last October I had no idea how much it would consume every aspect of my life, I thought I was the Queen of multi-tasking and organisation. And even though I haven’t stopped writing, I haven’t necessarily been able to write the projects I’ve got lined up for my author biz. I know, it seems daft. My inner monologue goes something like this. . . “How can you write all these words and still not have anything ready to publish?!” I’ve even driven myself insane by imposing deadlines on my work and having to push them back All. The. Time. because just when I think I have a handle on all the work. . . BAM! New pile. More deadlines to crunch. But I’m LOVING this degree. My mind is pop-pop-popping with brand new ideas and information.

Back at the beginning of the year, I said I’d do a vlog answering all of your burning questions, and funnily enough you all seemed to have the same two questions, so I’m going to quickly sum them up here.
1. Where the hell have I been?
2. What’s next dammit?!

Amongst the really hard work, I recently ventured out and did something I’ve wanted to do since I was little.
I drove a Ferrari.
AND AN ASTON MARTIN…
Around a race track! Undoubtedly, it was the BEST day ever! I had the widest, cheesiest grin on my face all day, and was so focused on pushing the cars around the bends Top Gear-style I completely forgot I had a camera pointed at me the entire time. There’s video evidence, but for now I’ll stick to a couple of photos.

 

And this past weekend I headed over to Swansea Bay for the annual Wales Airshow which I absolutely enjoy every year, especially now that I have my Canon EOS to play around with. Can’t go wrong with an Airshow on the beach in the sunshine.

 

As for what’s next from me, that’s more of a tricky question. For more than a year I’ve had several projects on the go, some closer to finishing than others. You might recall me mentioning a holiday-themed Nature’s Destiny short story book – I can tell you that I have every intention of releasing that during the remaining months of the year. I’m really close to the end. SO CLOSE. It’s like saying goodbye to Luna and Riley all over again. (That’s probably why it’s taking me so long to complete, I can’t say bye-bye again.)

Finally, the biggest news I have to share is that I’ll be attending Chapter Con 2017 at the end of August (25th-26th) in Teddington, London. What does that mean? During this two-day event I’ll be talking on one of the five panels set up, whilst also having a table with my books to sell and swag to give away with a ton of other awesome authors from around the globe. Come meet me, ask me anything, take some selfies. For some more in-depth information, click here.

 

Tickets are available here with many different options. Friday only. Saturday only. Both days including the evening ball. Whatever takes your fancy and budget.

This is the first indie book conference of its kind in the UK, adopted from Nashville’s UtopiaCon which has now, sadly, ended its annual event. But, as one page ends, a new chapter begins. And I’m ridiculously excited to meet you and talk about the things we love most. BOOKS!

To spread the love for this event, I’m giving away 3 tickets to the Saturday Signing (26th August – either morning or afternoon). To enter, head here to the rafflecopter giveaway.

 

Happy New Year

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justine-winter2

I do desire we may be better strangers.
William Shakespeare

Happy New Year, Wolves!
I know, doesn’t that seem strange reading those words so late in January? But I’m sure you’ve noticed a considerable amount of silent treatment on my end the last few months. Sometimes, life has a funny way of creeping up and consuming you. Even in my absence I didn’t stop thinking of you, and I’ve been writing. I’m constantly writing, it’s just not what I always want to write. I’m looking at you, Uni assignments. However, my intentions and goals for this year are pretty humongous – both personal and professional.So, why am I quoting Shakespeare today? Well, it’s pretty simple. I’m well overdue a new Vlog – that’s a video blog btw, you know, in case you’re not down with the kids. (I can hear my younger self tutting and shaking her head in disapproval at that. When did I get old? Scratch that question, I don’t think I’d like the answer, it’ll probably have something to do with grey hairs. Yes, I have them. A LOT OF THEM. Gone are the days of snipping one or two. Anyway, I’ve digressed…)

The last time I created a video I’d only just started out in this Author ShowBiz back in 2014. Everything was all new back then! If you haven’t seen it, please cringe along with me here. But now, I’m ready to dive back into the swing of things, and that means keeping in touch with you about words I’m finally going to publish this year. Want to know more? Then ask me. That’s right. I want to know what you want to know from me – sorry, this isn’t supposed to be some riddle you have to solve before you get the prize. Basically, I’m going to answer all your questions in a video. Whether they’re about my books, what I’m working on, what I’m currently doing with my weird life or even who my favourite superhero is. Actually, no, please don’t ask me that. I don’t have an answer! What I’m suggesting is you have carte blanche. Go crazy! All you have to do is comment below with your question. And what’s more, one lucky inquisitor will win a mystery prize. Game on?

Let’s do this!
Speak soon,
Alpha J – XO