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…
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
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
“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
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.
Fantasy Rebel announces the release of Blood Shackles in paperback. It’s stunning; the design 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.
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..?
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
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.’
Photo by Flickr User Joel Montes De Oca: Journal Entry
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.
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?
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?
Fantasy Rebel Limited announces the launch on 1st November of Blood Shackles (Rebel Vampires Volume 2). Take a deep breath and dive into the spellbinding secret world of Blood Life.
In a 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. If he doesn’t? He’ll never solve the conspiracy behind the Blood Club.
What happens when SPARTACUS meets VAMPIRES? Except the vampires are the slaves…
To pre-order Blood Shackles for only 0.99 click here
At last…it’s time for the glory, the tears and the…I Love Vampires CompetitionWinner to be announced!
Why do I love vampires? What? You didn’t ask? Writer rules, so here’s why: they’re deep in our culture. Our heritage. Our psyches. They transform and become what we need. What we love, hate and fear. Zombies and werewolves? They do the same.
Rebel here…so no straightjacketing questions. Just ‘I love vampires…’ and if that was true? You could finish it any way you wanted.
And boy did you.
Honorary Mentions go to…
Leah Hess: ‘I love vampires because they’re beautiful and dark. They’re stronger, faster, wise. I have always loved them. When I was little and asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, I’d reply a vampire!’
Tashia Jennings: ‘Vampires are seductive, mysterious and can live forever.’
Isn’t the attraction to vampires the sense they’ve conquered death – and the fear of our own?
Patti Griner: ‘What’s not to like about seductive, hot men who are great in bed?’
Enough said.
Sotia Lazu: ‘I adore vampires. Don’t care that some publishers consider them a fad. They’re my favourite supernatural!’
Just give us the names and we’ll set the Blood Lifers on them…
MCD Baxter: ‘I love vampires, always did, always will. So much so, that as they were portrayed as monsters and hating themselves, I began writing (back in 95) a story where the violence would be to a minimum — it would not have the same Human-Vampire interactions — they would love themselves for what they are; Romance figures prominently.’
I always like vampires with a twist…
Amy Bernal: ‘I have loved vampires since I was 7 years old. I always thought they were real and wanted to join them. Growing up they fascinated me. The darkness, the mystery and of course the immortality. I am partially disabled and still deep within me, if they were real I would totally ask or beg to be one.’
Would you become a vampire – if it was offered to you?
Three reasons: knowledge of the genre, humour and a genuine love, which shines through every word. See for yourself below. And the name of the vampire loving Queen?
Cherri-Anne Boitson
CONGRATULATIONS!
To you the glory – and the handcrafted LOVE bracelet: this will be winging bat-like to you with a note from me soon.
And here’s Cherri-Anne’s glorious entry:
‘I love vampires because they are VAMPIRETACULAR!! VAMPIRELICIOUS!! And they are ABSO-BLOODY-LUTELY the most magical, the most intriguing, the most drool-worthy paranormal out there!
They get my blood pumping every time! It doesn’t matter if they are good, bad, everything in between or the perfect mix of both!
I have loved Vampires since before they sparkled, wrote in their diary, and were even popular! In fact, when I first discovered Vampires, I was barely into double digits and they definitely were not a romance subject! There wasn’t even a “paranormal genre” per se at that time! (And no, my books were paper, not stone. I am not THAT old! LOL wink)
In fact, my Vampire Mate is THE KING and I, his Queen, of ALL Immortals! (Wink but sssshhh! I am not supposed to brag about it. Something about bragging being not very “Royal”, whatever that means! *eye roll*)
Congratulations to the winner, honorary mentions and everyone who took part. I love vampires – and I love my readers. So my contests are a perfect mix.
And if Cherri-Anne is a real Vampire Queen and her mate the King… always best to keep on her good side…
Light is a British vampire – not in doubt from the very first line of Blood Dragons: ‘You know those vampire myths? Holy water, entry by invitation only and sodding crucifixes? Bollocks to them.’
I wanted a fantasy novel with a British vampire front and centre. Neither the love interest. Nor the sidekick. But the antihero at its beating heart.
A Londoner born in the Victorian age, Light takes on the persona of a 1960s Rocker. He loves only two things: his Triton motorbike – ‘a sodding scarlet slash of beauty…and my bloody god’ and his Ace of Spades leather jacket. Unless you include Ruby: ‘my red-haired devil, Author, muse, liberator…my gorgeous nightmare.’ Or Kathy… And then there’s Grayse…
But being boldly British – a mix of Victorian and 1960s – Light has a way of speaking, which is all his own.
So here’s 20 Blinding English Slang Words and Phrases You Need to Know
Fantasy Rebel announces the release of Blood Shackles on 1st November.
The e-book is available now at the special pre-order price of $0.99 (£0.99). Click here to pre-order today.
Blood Shackles is the second standalone instalment of Rebel Vampires the compelling new fantasy series. To first dive into the spellbinding world of Blood Dragons click here.
What happens when SPARTACUS meets VAMPIRES? Except the vampires are the slaves…In a hidden paranormal London, Light is the sexy rebel vampire of the Blood Lifer world. 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 secret Blood Club…
Blood Shackles
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.
Blood Shackles is released 1st November. Click here to pre-order today!
autographed copies of Blood Shackles. Click here.
Only five days to go until the launch of Blood Shackles… I have that tingling feeling…
esign of the cover is gorgeous.
oved this book: the characters, the plot, the pace… Once you start reading it, you just
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 you the glory – and the handcrafted LOVE bracelet: this will be winging bat-like to you with a note from me soon.
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