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ROSEMARY A JOHNS HITS FANTASY BEST SELLER LISTS – Blood Dragons and Blood Shackles

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Fantasy Rebel announces that Blood Dragons has now spent its second week high in the Amazon Best Seller Lists in America.

This is both in Dark Fantasy. A highly competitive category: this includes writers like Stephen King, Tad Williams and J.R.Ward.

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And in Vampires (Suspense) with Deborah Harkness, Justin Cronin and Lynsay Sands.

Blood Shackles is in the Hot New Releases List for Dark Fantasy.

blood-shackles-autumn-teaser The tour for Blood Shackles continues with giveaways, interviews, events, reviews and guest blogs: click here for a list of events.

To buy Blood Shackles now click here.

Both books are on sale at 0.99 until November 30th. To buy Blood Dragons today click here.

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November 12, 2016 0

FANTASY AND SCIENCE FICTION EVENT – 0.99 books 5-6th November

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So…Bonfire Night went with a bang. Wasn’t going to miss that one was I? And now Blood Dragons is on Fall Sale – 0.99 only.

blood-dragons-cover-large-ebook One rebel vampire’s dangerous hidden love could bring about the end of the world – unless he can play the role of hero.

He was meant to be the predator. And she? Was meant to be the prey…

Buy Blood Dragons for only 0.99 right now: Blood Dragons

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

This weekend is the Science Fiction and Fantasy Event – click here to see.

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Bonus of this event? I discovered a YA paranormal mystery by Marilyn Peake (seriously nice lady).

Shade (Shade Series Book 1): A teenage girl and a teenage ghost. Both struggling with their own issues. And then there are the disappearances…

‘A novel about a teenaged girl finding out who she really is and that she’s capable of so much more than she ever thought possible.’

And that? Can only be of the good…

This weekend it’s only $0.99. Click here to buy Shade today.

And the latest reviews for my new release Blood Shackles?

5* “…you can’t put the book down…an amazing follow up to Blood Dragons.’ – Rockchickcu Addiction Reviews

4* “One very different vampire book… This book flew through the pages…bloody brilliant!” – Leather and Lace Reviews

Blood Shackles is on sale now at 0.99 – click here to buy today

November 6, 2016 0

VAMPIRES, ROMANCE AND REBELS – The Suspense Will Drive You Wild

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Three days into my Blood Shackles tour and things started with a Halloween party. Vampire Queen on a laptop? That’s urban fantasy for you.

Here are three guest blogs to sink your fangs into:

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The Lampshade Reader: Vampires, Romance and Rebels – Or How to Train a Slave. To read it click here. Some fantastic comments and chat with readers.

Ever wondered what Light’s favourite drink, music or phrase was? Or what his human name once was? Find the answers in Blood Lifer Character Profiles on Andra’s Unabridged blog here.

Light’s a Londoner. Born a Victorian. But drawn to the 1960’s, when he felt most free. Want to know how to talk like him? Peepers, Starkers and Bint – The One Minute Guide To Talking Like Light. See The Voluptuous Book Diva here.

To follow the tour and giveaways click here

5* “This novel was gut twistingly intense…There’s so many secrets and the suspense will drive you wild.” – SLH Reviews

Click here to buy the new release Blood Shackles today at the promotional price 0.99.

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November 2, 2016 0

NEW FANTASY RELEASE – Blood Shackles Is Launched

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It’s here! Fantasy Rebel announces the launch of Blood Shackles (Rebel Vampires Volume 2).

*EXCLUSIVE LIMITED-TIME OFFER* ONLY 0.99 or FREE on KU, 1st Nov -30th Nov.

“This was an amazing follow up to Blood Dragons and I am impatiently waiting for the third book of this series. I would highly recommend this book to anyone that is wanting a new spin on paranormal and vampires.”- Rockchickcu Addiction Reviews

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Click here to buy Blood Shackles today.

It’s a dangerous game to love your slave…

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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?

“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, with a talent for remembering things. And a Triton motorbike. Since Victorian times he’s hidden in the shadows. But not now. Not since someone hunted and enslaved him. 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. The enemy. She buys Light, like he’s a pair of designer shoes. So why does Light feel so drawn to her? Ashamed, he battles with his desire, even as he burns for her. Can a slave truly love his Mistress? 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. spines

Get ready to dive into Blood Life…

5* “This book was awesome…an emotional ride.” – Vicki, Goodreads

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November 1, 2016 0

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.

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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