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April 28, 2014

Dead Girl Walking (Royal Reaper #1) by Ruth Silver ~ Blitz: Excerpt & Giveaway!

DEAD GIRL WALKING by Ruth Silver
a Young Adult Paranormal Adventure
Published by Patchwork Press

Dead Girl Walking

Forget everything you know about grim reapers.
Princess Ophelia Dacre sneaks out of the castle to visit her boyfriend in secret. A perfect night cut short when she’s brutally murdered.

Ophelia is given the rare chance to become a grim reaper. She must become Leila Bele, cut ties with her old life, and follow the rules of the reapers. Her greatest adventure begins with death.



Excerpt
“Forget everything you know about grim reapers, Ophelia. Humans have it wrong. It’s easier to believe in angels and demons, than to see what’s right in front of you. Who wants to believe the undead walk among us with beating hearts? It would frighten humans. It would probably send many to their graves faster,” Edon said.


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About the Author: Ruth Silver is the best-selling author of ABERRANT, a young adult dystopian adventure series published by Patchwork Press and Lazy Day Publishing. Silver attended Northern Illinois University and graduated with a Bachelor's in Communication in the spring of 2005. 

While in college, she spent much of her free time writing with friends she met online and penning her first novel, Deuces are Wild, which she self-published in 2004. Her love of writing led her on an adventure in 2007 to Melbourne, Australia. 

Silver enjoys reading, photography, traveling and most of all writing. She loves dystopian, paranormal, and fantasy young adult stories. Ruth has been actively writing since she was a teenager. 

She currently resides in Plainfield, Illinois.

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January 23, 2014

Cover Redesign! ~ A Grimm Legacy by Janna Jennings

Patchwork Press is excited to launch a new, redesigned cover for the GRIMM LEGACY series. The final novel in the series, GRIMM MEMORIES, will be released later this year.


Title: A Grimm Legacy
Series: Grimm Tales #1
Author: Janna Jennings
Release Date: October 29th 2013
Published by: Patchwork Press 
Genre: YA Fantasy


Purchase Links: Amazon | B&N

Cover Designed by Erica Crouch

Synopsis:
Enchanted castles and charming princes thought to exist only in stories come to life in this classically twisted fairy tale that combines the timeless quality of generations of old folktales with the challenges of the modern world. 

The woods of Elorium appear ordinary to Andi Grace, until birds start talking and elves answer doors. Along with three others, Andi has been whisked out of her world and finds herself the reluctant guest of the perplexing millionaire, Mr. Jackson - a stranger willing to help get them home, but who's keeping secrets of his own.

Discovering unexpected family connections to this fairy tale land, the group must rely on each other as they dodge evil fairies and battle giants, intent on keeping them in Elorium. Faced with characters short on whimsy and bent towards treachery, Andi, Quinn, Fredrick and Dylan are forced into fairy tale roles to find the way home. But in Elorium, happily ever after is never guaranteed.  


About the Author: Janna Jennings


Janna is a Colorado based YA author who loves a good fairy tale. She's married to her own real life Prince Charming, and will usually admit to being mom of three, including her incorrigible middle child, Benny. Besides wrangling her kids she can be found doing some therapeutic baking, dreaming of the ocean, and of course, curling up with a good book. 

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What do you think of the cover? I love it!! Erica did a fabulous job, and I'm so happy this book is on my radar. 
It's now on my TBR! :D

January 11, 2014

Cover Reveal ~ Orenda by Ruth Silver


Title: Orenda
Author: Ruth Silver
Expected Publication: Spring 2014
Publisher: Patchwork Press
Genre: YA, Fantasy
Cover Design: Erica Crouch 


~ Synopsis ~ 

A sword wielding girl, an eternal suit and an alternate universe. 

Lil has a gift, one she never thought possible as she finds herself awake after a strange dream with the tell-tale sign that what she dreamt was in fact real. The dreamscape was more than just a premonition, it happened. She'd been momentarily tossed into another dimension. Where most would consider her crazy, not her best friend Bray.

In another reality, one similar and yet slightly different, Willow has been kidnapped by the sorceress turned demon, Eilith. Rawlie, Willow's friend and companion, crosses to our universe for help and brings Lil into his world. Filled with frightening creatures and magical elements, Lil demands to go home, until she discovers Bray has been taken by Eilith as well. Unable to watch her best friend die, she joins forces with Rawlie, Jamie and the others to hunt down Eilith and rescue those they care about.

~ About the Author: Ruth Silver ~


Ruth Silver attended Northern Illinois University and graduated with a Bachelor's in Communication in the spring of 2005. While in college, she spent much of her free time writing with friends she met online and penning her first novel, Deuces are Wild, which she self-published in 2004. Her favorite class was Creative Writing senior year where she often handed in assignments longer than the professor required because she loved to write and always wanted to finish her stories. 

Her love of writing led her on an adventure in 2007 to Melbourne, Australia. Silver enjoys reading, photography, traveling and most of all writing. She loves dystopian and fantasy young adult stories.

Her debut novel published by Lazy Day Publishing and Patchwork Press, ABERRANT, was released April 2013. The second novel in the series, MOIRAI, continues the saga. ISAURA is the final installment in the ABERRANT trilogy. 

Ruth has been actively writing since she was a teenager. Her current writing projects include a YA science fiction fantasy series, ORENDA, and a YA/NA paranormal series, DEAD GIRL WALKING. Both novels are due for release in 2014. She currently resides in Plainfield, Illinois. You can visit her online at http://writeawaybliss.com

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What do you guys think? I think it's gorgeous! This is a book that looks beautiful on the outside and sounds amazing on the inside and will most likely land a physical spot on my bookshelf, lol! It's on my TBR! :D

December 5, 2013

Isaura Release Day Blitz! Excerpt & Giveaway!




Title: Isaura (Aberrant 3)
Author: Ruth Silver 
Publisher: Patchwork Press/Lazy Day Publishing 
Published On: December 4th, 2013 
Cover Art: Erica Crouch (paperback), Lazy Day Publishing (eBook) 
Genre: Young Adult, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Fantasy

Synopsis:
With Joshua's recent disappearnce, Olivia has little choice but to head into the dangerous Gravelands as the new government wrestles with fixing the damage to society. Joining forces with her estranged father and a girl from Haven, they go on a search-and-rescue mission to find Joshua and bring him back alive. If traveling through outlaw territory isn't frightening enough, Olivia learns she has exposed her secret and is hunted by her allies.


Available for purchase:
Paperback: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
eBook: Kindle | Nook

Excerpt: 
“I'm fine!” I pushed harder on the gas. “They can't be that far ahead of us.” I just hoped we were headed in the right direction.

We drove another twenty minutes north as I moved off the dirt road and onto grass.I glanced back at Rane. 


“Do you think Craynor could have found a place in Haven to keep Joshua?” 


“I don't know. Not much was left. There could have been a cellar or basement abandoned that didn't get struck. That's how I survived,” Rane admitted.


It at least gave me hope. As we drove north, the rain stopped and the clouds parted. Cresting a hill, I slammed the brakes as we jolted to an abrupt halt. 


"What the hell?" Gavin's voice echoed as the seat belt restrained him and his arm shot up on the dashboard to steady himself. A few feet away, I saw outlaws with weapons pointed in our direction. "Hurry up!" His voice threatened in my ear as I slammed on the gas, but our car wasn't going anywhere: the tires had blown from spikes in the road.


Locking the doors hadn't helped. They busted the car window and flipped the lock, opening the door, dragging all three of us out.




   
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Title: Moirai (Aberrant 2)
Author: Ruth Silver
Publisher: Patchwork Press & Lazy Day Publishing (eBook)
Published: September 26, 2013 
Genre: Young Adult, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Romance

Synopsis:
Olivia has been on the run from the government of Cabal since the marriage ceremony. Finally settling in and finding herself a place to call home in Shadow, Olivia and Joshua prepare for the uprising that they and the rebel alliance have been planning for months. 

With new abilities and special talents from Mindonsiphan, Olivia learns she can do more than most ordinary eighteen year olds. Learning both to hide and perfect her skills will be one of the biggest challenges she'll be forced to face. A constant rollercoaster of emotion and adventure await Olivia and Joshua as they embark on a journey to the rebel city of Torv, and what was once home, Genesis.  







Title: Aberrant 
Author: Ruth Silver
Publisher: Patchwork Press & Lazy Day Publishing (eBook) 
Published: April 28, 2013 
Genre: Young Adult, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Romance

Synopsis:
In the future dystopian society of Cabal, the government instills equality for all and offers its citizens the perfect system. There is food, shelter and jobs for everyone. The one requirement is to follow the rules without question, including the government's match in marriage and "The Day of the Chosen," a lottery that randomly selects families to conceive children as natural means hasn't existed in generations. Following her eighteenth birthday, Olivia Parker accepts her requirement to marry her childhood best friend, Joshua Warren, and is eager to start her work assignment and new life when it all comes abruptly to an end as she's arrested and thrown in prison. The only crime committed, her existence. 

Olivia is unlike the rest of the world born not from "The Day of the Chosen." The truth haunts the government and puts her life in grave danger as one simple fact would destroy the perfect system. With Joshua's help, Olivia breaks free of prison and is forced on the run. Together they set out to find the promised rebel town in search of a new home and new life together. 

Their situation seems less than promising as they reach the town of Haven. New rules and customs must be adhered to in order to stay. Leaving would mean most certain death in the large expanse of the Gravelands. 

Time is running out as the government mounts an attack to destroy Olivia and bury her secret with her. Thrown into a world unlike their own, they must quickly adapt to survive.  




About the Author


Ruth Silver attended Northern Illinois University and graduated with a Bachelor's in Communication in the spring of 2005. While in college, she spent much of her free time writing with friends she met online and penning her first novel, Deuces are Wild, which she self-published in 2004. Her favorite class was Creative Writing senior year where she often handed in assignments longer than the professor required because she loved to write and always wanted to finish her stories. 

Her love of writing led her on an adventure in 2007 to Melbourne, Australia. Silver enjoys reading, photography, traveling and most of all writing. She loves dystopian and fantasy young adult stories. 

Her debut novel published by Lazy Day Publishing and Patchwork Press, ABERRANT, was released April 2013. The second novel in the series, MOIRAI, continues the saga. ISAURA is the final installment in the ABERRANT trilogy. 

Ruth has been actively writing since she was a teenager. She currently resides in Plainfield, Illinois.   

Author Links 
Website | Twitter | Facebook | Amazon Author Page 


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September 26, 2013

Cover Reveal ~ Isaura (Aberrant #3) by Ruth Silver

Title: Isaura
Author: Ruth Silver
Publisher: LazyDay Publishing (ebook)
Patchwork Press (print)
Expected Release: December 2013

Book Summary:
SECRETS WILL BE REVEALED.

Olivia has little choice but to head into the dangerous Gravelands, as the new government wrestles with fixing the damage to society. If traveling through outlaw territory isn’t frightening enough, Olivia learns she has exposed her secret and is hunted by those she trusted. With a race against time, her life and those she loves are in jeopardy.

Alternate Paperback Cover:


Books 1 & 2 in this series:
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About the Author
Ruth Silver first began writing poetry as a teenager and reading heaps of fan fiction in her free time. She has written under three unique pseudo names and penned well over a hundred stories.

She attended Northern Illinois University in 2001 and graduated with a Bachelor's in Communication. While in college she spent much of her free time writing with friends she met online and penning her first novel, "Deuces are Wild", which she self-published in 2004. Her favorite class was Creative Writing senior year where she often handed in assignments longer than the professor required because she loved to write and always wanted to finish her stories.

Her love of writing, led her on an adventure in 2007 to Melbourne, Australia. Silver enjoys reading YA novels and sharing her favorite books with other readers. She runs her own book blog and also enjoys photography and traveling.

Her favorite YA genre is a mix of Dystopian & Fantasy which is evident in the upcoming release of her latest book, Aberrant. Slated for release April 2013 by Lazy Day Publishing, it is the first in a trilogy.

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