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HALLOWEEN FANTASY SALE – And Top Three Vampires To Invite Round On Halloween

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Happy Halloween! The night for ghosts, zombies and…(wait for it…), vampires.

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Tomorrow Blood Life returns with the release of Blood Shackles, the second standalone novel in the Rebel Vampires series. Almost like somebody planned it…

Today Blood Dragons goes on sale for the next month at 0.99 to celebrate the launch. So readers can catch up with Light’s adventures first (and yeah, I do get how much Light would hate that phrase). Redemptive journey? Thrills, loves and heroic… Let’s stick with misadventures maybe?

Although this Halloween I’m a Vampire Queen, Light’s only in my head. So no Vampire King.

Question is: if you could have one vampire as your King (or Queen), who would it be?

It’s easy if you allow TVs and movies. But I am a creature of the night, so books alone it is.

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Here are my Top Three Vampires (To Invite Round on Halloween):

Lestat (Anne Rice) – He’s a brat – but he’d be my brat.
Jean-Claude (Anita Blake) – A beautiful French incubus, who likes to play power politics. Stimulating dinner conversation…
Vampire Hunter D (Hideyuki Kikucki) – half vampire, half human and he hunts his own kind – now that’s what I call a fun party guest.

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To read Blood Dragons today at 0.99: click here

When Two Worlds Collide, Who Will Survive?

“No ordinary paranormal romance…the beginning of something new.” – Vamped Magazine

In a divided paranormal London, one bad boy vampire’s dangerous hidden love could bring about the end of the world – unless he can play the role of hero.

5* “Completely gripping… If Interview with the Vampire and A Clockwork Orange eloped and had a book baby- this would be it!” – Silver Dagger Scriptorium

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October 31, 2016 0

DISCOVER WHY READERS MAKE A GOOD BLOG TOUR GREAT – Tomorrow Join in and See for Yourself

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Writers. Myth goes we’re a solitary bunch. Hermit-like hunched over our manuscripts. Emerging only at book launches. As Light would say, ‘Bollocks‘. Without a reader, books are merely words on a page. There’s no emotion. No connection. And no point.

Tomorrow my month long book tour kicks off. It’s a way for me – here in Oxford, England – to connect with readers all around the world. To chat, discuss and hand out exclusive sneak peeks. Blood Shackles is released on 1st November. To pre-order it now click here.

There’s going to be giveaways (the chance to win $50 Amazon card), reviews, interviews and excerpts.

Then there’s the guest blogs… Here’s a little taste: ‘The Soundtrack of My Blood Life,’ ‘Inside the Mind of a Slave,’ and ‘How to Cook Like a Vampire.’ Intrigued? Come on, that last one..? Diamond, seriously.

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But the real secret to a good blog tour becoming great? I could’ve written War and Peace but it wouldn’t matter. If none of you folks turned up, shared, liked, commented and turned it from an event into an event.

Click here to see where I’ll be each day. I’ll update Facebook daily too. Follow me on Twitter, RT and use #BloodShackles to spread the word.

Post pictures of yourself with the novel on Facebook. Ask me anything you like – I double dare you. Tell your dog – it’s Halloween, he me-and-blood-shackles-3
may be listening.

The Blood Club is coming. How far would you go to free your family?

Follow and join in blog tour events here

To buy Blood Shackles today click here. To read Blood Dragons, the compelling first novel in the Rebel Vampire series at the Halloween Sale price of 0.99, click here.

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October 30, 2016 0

Science Fiction and Fantasy Event – 5th and 6th November

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When was I not up for great new science fiction and fantasy?

Blood Dragons has been selected to be part of a spectacular Bonfire Weekend of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror – all reduced to 0.99.

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Here’s the good bit: that’s in America, UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Europe… Or as close as 0.99, give or take.

The fantasy section in particular is on the money for recent releases. And there are some fun box sets.

So once you’ve devoured Blood Dragons and Blood Shackles and are looking for your next read? Click here on 5th-6th November and choose from the fantasy chocolate box. Hmm…that could just be how I see it…

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October 29, 2016 0

GOODREADS GIVEAWAY FOR NEW VAMPIRE SERIES – Blood Shackles Has Arrived…

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Vampires can’t stay chained…

Enter on Goodreads for the chance to win three autographed copies of Blood Shackles. Click here.

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When your whole species is enslaved – and it’s the humans who are acting like the monsters – how far would you go to free your family?

The contest ends on Bonfire Night – or in other words: ‘Remember, remember the fifth of
November’. And although there’s no gunpowder, there’s plenty of treason, plot and thrills in Blood Shackles. And Light – he was never frightened to look into the flames…

Click here to enter. Good luck!

5* “Gut twistingly intense… There’s so many secrets and the suspense will drive you wild. The twists and turns to this incredible story will give you whiplash. I just couldn’t put it down.” – SLH Reviews

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October 28, 2016 0

MAGAZINE FANTASY REVIEWS – The Beginning of Something New…

fs_tourbanner_bloodshackles Only five days to go until the launch of Blood Shackles… I have that tingling feeling…

Blood Shackles is out now in paperback. It’s released on e-book 1st November. And available to pre-order today at 0.99. Click here

But want to know where the adventure began? How Light was elected to Blood Life? Who was his first love? And why he fought to save the world? Then read Blood Dragons first here

Two interesting reviews recently for Blood Dragons. Different and individual. As Light would say, ‘There’s nothing but snowflake patterns.’

“No ordinary paranormal romance… a good undertow of drama, even thriller… What really made the book for me was the distinct voice she (Rosemary A Johns) gave Light… A strong opening book…the beginning of something new.” – Vamped Magazine

Click here to read it in full.

“Light tells of his election to blood-life at the hands of Ruby, his author and lover. The tale spans from 1866 to 1968 when in…London, Light finds Kathy, his Moon Girl. At heart, this is a love story…very poetic and it tackles big questions about life and death…” – British Fantasy Society

Click here to read it in full.

To read all the reviews for both Blood Dragons and Blood Shackles click here.

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Of course you could read the books yourself and make up your own mind. Then I’ll get to read your reviews. Nothing like that – unless it’s Halloween cakes…and don’t forget the Halloween chocolate. Who said I was too old for trick-or-treating?

Escape into a supernatural world of love, revenge and redemption, where vampires are both predator and prey.

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October 27, 2016 0

HALLOWEEN CONTEST – Who Believes in the Paranormal?

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Halloween. Just around the corner. Enticing us with parties, pumpkins…and killer clowns. Oh, and the Halloween Sale of Blood Dragons. Only 0.99… I’d make a spooky price joke here but…I’m still caught up on the clown thought. Blame reading It at too tender an age.

I also opened the Official Bloody Halloweenfest on Friday, kicking off three days of contests, reveals, giveaways, excerpts and dark fun. Have a look here

believe-bracelet I held a Halloween Contest to win a handcrafted BELIEVE bracelet. Entrants had to answer this: Mulder always wanted to believe… On Halloween, in what do you want to believe? Vampires or werewolves? Witches… or kick-ass superpowers to take on the undead? What do you believe – all right, wish, walks the same streets as us humans?

I was blown away by the answers – insightful, funny and passionate about the paranormal… Yeah, I struggled to pick a winner.

It looks like we want to believe in vampires, werewolves, shifters, witches, magic and the thin veil dividing our worlds… to mention just a few. Read the brilliant responses here

And the winner? The handcrafted BELIEVE BRACELET goes to: Veronica Vasquez

Here’s what Veronica believed in…

‘Witches, vampires, werewolves, dragons, shifters, fae, and all sorts of beings that I can’t even imagine! I’d like to believe there is a secret magical world out there, as ours has so many problems, and that one day the magical world and out world will combine and it will heal so many of the problems with society today! I believe!’

Congratulations and respect!

To celebrate Halloween by escaping into Blood Life, pre-order Blood Shackles here for 0.99 or buy the paperback. Need to read Light’s adventure in Blood Dragons first? Click here

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October 23, 2016 2

NEW FANTASY RELEASE – Blood Shackles Paperback Is Out Now!

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Fantasy Rebel announces the release of Blood Shackles in paperback. It’s stunning; the d me-and-blood-shackles-3 esign of the cover is gorgeous.

As a slave journal, there’s something very immediate, real and thrilling about reading Light’s words in a book. Holding it right there in your hand. It’s a rush. When you try it? You’ll experience an escape into his world…

And there’s nothing like fully…totally…escaping into another world.

It’s a dangerous game to love your slave…

When your whole species is enslaved – and it’s the humans who are acting like the monsters – how far would you go to free your family?

“I truly loved this book: the characters, the plot, the pace… Once you start reading it, you just
cannot put it down. A first class performance from a writer at the very top of her game.” – SLH Reviews

What happens when SPARTACUS meets VAMPIRES? Except the vampires are the slaves… In a divided paranormal London, Light is the rebel vampire of the Blood Lifer world. Since Victorian times he’s hidden in the shadows. But not now. When he’s bought by his alluring Mistress, Light fights to escape. Even if he can’t escape their love. But if he doesn’t, he’ll never solve the conspiracy behind the Blood Club…

WELCOME TO THE BLOOD CLUB

Who are these ruthless humans? Who’s their brutal leader? And who betrayed the secret of the Blood Lifer world?

WHERE THE PREDATORS

London, Primrose Hill. Grayse is the commanding slaver’s daughter. She buys Light, like he’s a pair of designer shoes. So why does Light feel so drawn to her? Especially when his family is still in chains. Will he risk everything – even his new love – to save them?

BECOME THE PREY

Does a chilling conspiracy lie behind it all? A stunning revelation leads Light to an inconceivable truth. To the dark heart of the Blood Club. If he can face his worst terrors, he can save his family and his whole species from slavery.

Maybe he can even save himself.

At last Blood Life is here again…

Click here to buy Blood Shackles today. Or ask for it at your local bookstore.

The e-book is available to pre-order. The e-book is released on 1st November.

Watch out for exciting tour events from 31st October – 25th November.

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October 21, 2016 0

BLOG TOUR ANNOUNCED – interviews, guest posts, giveaways and more…

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To celebrate the release of Blood Shackles (Rebel Vampires Volume 2), I’ll be on an exciting blog tour throughout November.

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Starting on Halloween (come on, when else?), there’ll be reviews, interviews, guest posts – and giveaways. Because I’m all about sharing the love. Click here to keep up to date with events.

I’ll tweet the tour @RosemaryAJohns. Join in with #BloodShackles

Comment, share and be part of the release. I’ll be lurking in the shadows of each event, so ask whatever you like. I dare you. Wait, can I take that back..?

teaser-bs-cover-3d To doubly celebrate the release…both Blood Dragons and Blood Shackles are on sale at 0.99 for the entire month of November: in America, the UK (British here), Canada and Australia. A reward for my loyalist readers. So if you’re from those countries? Spread the word.

To help we’ve prepared a Readers’ Media Kit: see it here

Don’t get tricked, pick up a treat this Halloween

Vampires don’t cry…

Or you can pre-order Blood Shackles today for 0.99: click here

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October 16, 2016 0

3 OF THE MOST UNIQUE FANTASY BOOKS – EVER

I love fantasy, which is different. Challenging. Unique.

Fantasy that thrills and draws me in. That doesn’t make me shrug my shoulders in the gesture of I’ve read it all before. Or I’ve forgotten it even as I’m reading it.

Blood Shackles is written as The Slave Journal of Light.

‘A5 textured Italian calf leather, framed by smooth burgundy; it’s so deep red I could suck the blood from it.’

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A journal is immediate, direct and gripping. It forces the reader into a relationship with the writer. And allows the author to play with the unreliable narrator, just as Light plays with the actual reader of the journal – his Mistress.

‘So, dear Reader (because I know you’re reading this, there’s no use pretending otherwise), did you reckon giving me this poncey journal – all softness and stink of leather – would make me spill my Soul? You already have my body, bought and paid
for. You think you have my mind. My thoughts, however..? They’re my own. Write in it every day, you’d ordered, with that little smile. What do you think this is: Bridget Jones’s Diary?’

Here are 3 fantasy books, which pull the same trick. Exciting. Explosive. And different.

I’m all about the different.

3 of the Most Unique Fantasy Books – Ever:

Shadows of the Apt by Adrian Tchaikovsky

Actually written by the British author Adrian Czajkowski but he had his name changed. And the world he creates? Brilliant. Inventive. And just a little crazy… In his universe, different ‘kinden’ are divided by the insects they’ve been crossbred with. As well as whether they’re tech or magic. Yet there’s no magic good, tech bad. It’s a complex seething mix of war and emotions – in a ten book series.

Mechanique: A Tale of the Circus Tresaulti by Genevieve Valentine

A haunting and beautiful steampunk tale about a circus, war and magic. But the true magic? The narrative inventiveness. Shifts in point of view, style and even tenses. This may be a love or hate book. But it’s unique. And I love that.

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Discworld by Terry Pratchett

Was there ever any doubt? 41 books of sheer explode your head with imaginative joy. Just think: here the world balances as a flat disc on the back of four elephants, which in turn stand on the back of a giant turtle. Almost nothing is safe from the satire: myth, fairy tales, even vampires…

What’s the most unique fantasy book you’ve ever read?