Winter’s Hibernation

Posted in Guardians Dynasty, Writing by JustineWinter

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. . .

And drinking a little of this. . .

And watching a little more. . .

And 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!

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!

23Dec2014

Guardians Dynasty Cover Reveal!

Posted in Guardians Dynasty by JustineWinter

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.

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.

21Dec2014

Nature’s Destiny Is FREE!!

Posted in Nature's Destiny by JustineWinter

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!

Amazon US. Amazon UK. Smashwords. Kobo. iBooks. B&N.

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.

2Nov2014

Nature’s Destiny Paperback Giveaway

Posted in Nature's Destiny by JustineWinter

It’s giveaway time!

What better way to celebrate my birthday, Halloween, bonfire night and Christmas than with a giveaway? Or, you know, any other reason you can think of…

I’m a sucker for this time of year; I absolutely love it. The colder, darker, longer nights, the necessary need for hot chocolate, and everything relates to Christmas. The food, films, music, family time, and the inspiration that always comes to mind – watch out for a project I’m working on coming this time next year. Until the end of December 2014, I’m hosting a giveaway via Goodreads for a SIGNED paperback of Nature’s Destiny, the first book in my Werewolf series. Enter here.

Nature’s Destiny Teaser

There wasn’t a need for talk as I watched the sky. It was a dark, navy colour and it shone with the many stars that twinkled above me. Captivating from the get-go, I settled to enjoy the peace and quiet. Who knew what I’d be facing in the future?
Riley’s even breathing held a steady rhythm that lulled and hypnotized me. It was completely tranquil. I decided to rest my eyes for a few minutes, and tightened my hold on his shirt.
I drifted off into a dreamless sleep, and stirred a few minutes later.
“Getting sleepy, sweetheart?” he asked.
I nodded, and attempted to get up.
“Where are you going?”
“We should probably go back, right?” I asked.
“No, we can stay here if you want. Inside or outside, it’s up to you,” he said, as he motioned for me to settle down in his arms again. I did without complaining. I liked it here.
“Won’t we get cold?” I asked. As warm as I was, I was unsure if the drop in temperature was going to affect us.
“Shhh. Stop worrying, there’s a blanket inside if we need it. Close your eyes my beautiful Luna, I will take care of you.”
I did as I was told, sneaking one last look at the stars. My destiny written all over them.
“Riley?”
“Mmm?”
“Do you think the prophecy, my destiny, is exactly what you were told?”
“Destiny is what we make through the choices life gives us. The future isn’t promised, which is why we make each day count. Live for you, not because of what’s expected of you. We don’t judge, we protect. That’s family, and that’s pack. And I will always be here for you, Luna. We’ll get through this together.” He kissed the top of my head and tightened his arms around me.
My choices had been taken away from me the day I was turned. Since then I’d followed orders. I wasn’t me anymore, I was the person I was always supposed to become. Special.
It didn’t matter what everyone thought. I was going to protect my pack, especially Riley. Nothing was going to stop me from giving him the happiness he deserved. Even if that meant war.

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

27Aug2014

Sapphire’s Divinity Release & Blog Tour

Posted in Sapphire's Divinity by JustineWinter

I can’t believe my second novel is being released today!! Can I scream? I think I’ll scream….

WAAAHHHHHOOOOOOO!!

SO. MUCH. FUN.

Okay, so I guess you guys are waiting for all the juicy deets. You can officially buy SAPPHIRE’S DIVINITY on eBook at most platforms today! Amazon UK, Amazon US, Kobo & Smashwords.

To celebrate, I’ve arranged a great tour with some of the most amazing bloggers who’ll be posting their reviews, guest posts from me, excerpts and I have a brilliant giveaway going. Check out the tour dates and stops below, and trust me you’ll want in on the giveaway – it’s a fun one!

Wednesday 27th August
The Book Diaries – Review
Happy Tails and Tales – Review

Thursday 28th August
Kirstie’s Passionate About Reading – Review

Friday 29th August
Breaking That Kindle Book Blog – Spotlight & Excerpt
Paranormal Book Blog – Spotlight & Excerpt

Tuesday 2nd September
Happy Tails and Tales – Character Interview

Friday 5th September
Kit ‘n’ Kabookle – Playlist Post
Works of Fiction – Review

Monday 8th September
All is Read – Review

Tuesday 9th September
MsMe28 – Review
Nightly Reading – Review

Thursday 11th September
Indy Book Fairy – Review

Friday 12th September
Between the Lines – Review

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!

I was a hybrid werewolf with a secret destiny shadowed by a prophecy the Ancient Guardians foretold. The same Ancient Guardians that had organised the annual Alpha summit Riley had been summoned to.

Since Jackson’s demon threat everyone was powered up on overtime at the gym. Train, sweat, repeat. Train, sweat, repeat.

But all that rage-filled preparation wasn’t enough. We were being targeted by something new, and it didn’t stop there.

The summit was proving to be my nemesis. Egotistical morons challenged me with threats to the one I loved, and I knew I couldn’t endure a life without Riley.

Besides all of that, there was one thing I was finally understanding about the supernatural. Nothing was as it seemed.

Not even me.

11Aug2014

Seven – 11 Blog Hop & Giveaways

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

Whoa! I can’t believe we’re at the 11th August already. Where did the last month go? Fear not though, I have some goodies for you. It’s officially the second post in the Seven-11 blog hop, and there’s plenty of appetisers for your eyes to feast on.

Today’s seven lines come from Sapphire’s Divinity which will release in 16 days! I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait! If you enjoy this little teaser, then be sure to mark it as to-read on Goodreads here. August 27th will soon come around! And if you haven’t read Nature’s Destiny yet (the first in the series) then you’re in luck because it’s currently on sale for 99c/77p at Amazon, Kobo, Smashwords, B&N & iBooks.

Now for the snippet:

The creatures grabbed at my arms, and stretched me as they chanted something I didn’t understand. Minutes ago I’d been contemplating doing the exact same thing to them, yet here they were pulling me apart.

I screamed from the tearing pain, my body searched for every last drop of energy. The bubble inside me had grown from all of the fighting, but I couldn’t concentrate on it long enough with my arms ripping from my torso. I felt like a doll with its stitches falling apart.

“LUNA!” I heard the sound of Riley’s cry, and I blinked back the tears as I watched him running towards me. Everything turned into slow motion as I realised he’d never get to me in time.

I hope you enjoyed that sneak peek! And if your tastebuds are tickling for some more, then you should check out the amazing list of authors below who are also sharing some teasers from their work today, and you should definitely enter these awesome giveaways going on right now:

Author Steph Nuss is giving away (US Only) a SIGNED PAPERBACK copy of her new release, Fantasized by You. Enter to win at Goodreads here.

AND! Author SM Boyce is giving away a Stacey Marie Brown Swag Bag. Enter to win here.

Cover Reveal & Sale!!

Posted in Nature's Destiny, Sapphire's Divinity, Writing by JustineWinter

Happy Hump Day! And, what a great Wednesday it is because I FINALLY get to share the amazing cover for Sapphire’s Divinity, the sequel to Nature’s Destiny today.

Can I get a whoop, whoop?

Whoop, whoop.

Once again I have to thank my brilliant cover designer, Melody Simmons, for giving my story such a beautiful face. I just love how she interprets my visions into something substantial – even when I’m being super picky on the minute details.

Now on to the goodies.

Sapphire’s Divinity is a New Adult Paranormal Romance, and will release on August 27th!

Here’s the Blurb:

I was a hybrid werewolf with a secret destiny shadowed by a prophecy the Ancient Guardians foretold. The same Ancient Guardians that had organised the annual Alpha summit Riley had been summoned to.

Since Jackson’s demon threat everyone was powered up on overtime at the gym. Train, sweat, repeat. Train, sweat, repeat.

But all that rage-filled preparation wasn’t enough. We were being targeted by something new, and it didn’t stop there.

The summit was proving to be my nemesis. Egotistical morons challenged me with threats to the one I loved, and I knew I couldn’t endure a life without Riley.

Besides all of that, there was one thing I was finally understanding about the supernatural. Nothing was as it seemed.

Not even me.

Add to Goodreads here.

Hopefully I’ve tickled your taste buds, and if you’re new to the series, well you’re in luck. Nature’s Destiny is on SALE for .99¢/77p until 27th August. There’s no time to waste. Delve into a world of family-orientated werewolves today!

Buy Links:

Amazon US
Amazon UK
Kobo
Smashwords

Enjoy!