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June 6, 2015

The House of Silence Volume 1: Exodus is being serialized for FREE at Forbidden Fiction! There will be a new chapter to read every Friday. THE HOUSE OF SILENCE is the story of an all-male bordello in a universe just this side of our own filled with bondage and lust and intrigue, with a fair helping of action/adventure as well.

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January 24, 2015

There has been one late entry to the blog tour for Through the Last Door:

• Eyes On Books:
  This particular stop for the book was supposed to be held on day four but was delayed for various reasons. I'm so glad it was able to go forward, however, because it includes an absolutely thrilling review of the book that had me bouncing in my chair when I read it. ^_^ "You just have to buckle up for this journey, because that is what it is. Forget sleep, work, and other such trivial things and just… enjoy!" Click here to read the full review and participate in a final chance at the giveaway for a free copy of the book.

January 23, 2015

The blog tour for Through the Last Door wraps up today with three final stops:

• The Novel Approach:
  Today's first stop includes a guest post and giveaway. In my guest post I chose to write about world-building, and the process I went through when I constructed the fantasy world for Through the Last Door. It was a meticulous, engrossing experience that I wouldn't trade for anything, and I'm dying to dive in and get my hands dirty again (so to speak ^_^) on the sequel. Click here to read the guest post and enter the giveaway!


• Man2ManTastic:
  This stop consisted of promo post with an excerpt and another chance at a free copy of the book. Click here to enter the giveaway!


• Jill Prand:
  The tour's final stop landed on the blog of comtemporary romance author Jill Prand, where it received a review that left me grinning from ear to ear. "J.A. Jaken has written a wonderful coming of age story here. Kaori's journey from young man to King is told with intricate characters and beautiful artistry. [...] A Five Star read!" Click here to read the full review and to enter a giveaway for a final chance at a free copy of the book.

January 22, 2015

On day four the blog tour for Through the Last Door has stopped by:

• BFD Book Blog:
  By request I wrote a guest post about some of the dark and damaged characters I've enjoyed writing about in the past. It's true that I've written my share of darkfic in the past, and that I've put my characters through more than their fair share of trauma. In this post I discuss my motivations for writing in this genre and for putting my characters through this kind of suffering. Click here to read the guest post and join in the giveaway for a chance at a free book!


• Cheekypee reads and reviews:
  The second and final stop of the day was a promo post where you can read an exceprt from the book and participate in the giveaway for another chance at a free copy of the book. Click here for more info!

January 21, 2015

Day three of the blog tour has included the following stops:

• MM Goodbook Reviews:
  Today's first stop includes both a guest post and a review! The guest post this time is about the inspiration I had to write the book, and the various ideas that contibuted to writing it. The review turned out to be 5 out of 5 hearts and made me absoultely bounce with joy. I'm so thrilled that people are enjoying this book so much! "Oh all you fantasy lovers out there are about to get a true treat when you crack open this book, you will be transported to an incredible world that has a feel of feudal Japan and incredible characters who draw you into a journey that will have you gripped from the first chapter." Click here to read the review and guest post, and to enter a giveaway for another chance to win a free copy of the book.


• Rainbow Gold Reviews:
  There was a bonus second stop at Rainbow Gold Reviews today for a guest post where I talked about the different genres I've written in, and a review of the book that amazingly received 10 out of 10 pots of gold! "I was riveted to the story so much so I didn’t want to stop reading. [...]if you want a good story with a brilliant plot this will be perfect for you." Click here to read the review and guest post, and to enter the giveaway for a chance to win a free copy of the book.


• Loving Without Limits:
  The official second stop today landed at the Loving Without Limits blog where my book received another glowingly positive review (no ratings on this blog). I'm so, so happy over it that I haven't stopped bouncing yet. ^_^ "It was a delightful gem that ensnared me from the first page. [...] This is a excellent book that I would highly recommend whether you like fantasy, or adventure, or a bit of intrigue. If the author ever writes a sequel, I will be first in line to buy a copy." Click here to read the full review and enter the giveaway!


• Twinsie Talk Book Reviews:
  The final stop of the day was another promo post and giveaway. Click here for more info!

January 20, 2015

Day two of Through the Last Door's blog tour has made the following stops:

• Gay.Guy.Reading and Friends:
  The first stop today was an amazing 5-star review that still has me bouncing with happiness. I absolutely love that this book is getting such a positive response, and that people are enjoying reading it so very much. "My review is really quite simple; I LOVED THIS BOOK. [...]it is a story that will stay with me for quite some time." Click here to read the review and to enter not one but two giveaways for two chances to win a free copy of the book!


• Love Bytes Reviews:
  On Love Bytes today I was invited to stop by and write a guest post on their blog. I chose to write on the topic of crafting original characters, and explained a bit about the process I go through when I create new characters for my stories. Click here to read the guest post and enter a giveaway for another chance to win a free copy of the novel!


• Rainbow Gold Reviews:
  The third stop was a promo post and giveaway. Click here for more info!

January 19, 2015

Through the Last Door is going on blog tour this week (15 stops in 5 days!). So far it has made the following stops:

• multitaskingmommas Book Reviews:
  The book has gotten a glowing 5-star review that still has me grinning from ear to ear (squeeeee!). "This is as fantasy as fantasy gets, for those who love the genre." I'm so excited I can barely sit still. ^_^ Click here to read the review and enter the giveaway for a chance to win a free copy of the book. The contest will be open for the next eleven days!


• Prism Book Alliance:
  This was the second stop on my book's blog tour this week, where I was invited to write a guest post on their blog. I chose to write on the topic of things I've learned over the years that make me a better writer. Click here to read the guest post and enter a contest for another chance at a free copy of the book!


• Fangirl Moments and My Two Cents:
  The third stop on the tour brings another 5-star review! "The plot never gets tired and keeps the excitement and momentum building. [...] I totally recommend this book. I feel blessed to have read it." I'm so excited and happy over the response this book has gotten so far, I can't even describe it. Click here to read the review and enter a giveaway for yet another chance to win a free copy of the book.