Zombie War

As a nurse in the genetics department, Sarah witnesses the mutation of the AIDS vaccine. Instead of a cure, the vaccine turns into a viral curse, spreading rapidly and infecting patients. Now the dead walk the earth, and Sarah is the only hope for a small group of survivors. 
But zombies aren’t the only threat. Winter is on the way and supplies are running low. Now it’s up to Sarah to lead the group to warmer climates so they can survive. When a new threat reveals itself, they must fight for their lives one more time. Will anyone survive? 

The eBooks are available for pre-order on Kindle NOW!!! Paperbacks and the official release party is next Saturday (February 7). If you're in the Reno/Sparks/Carson City, NV area, stop on by GrassRoots Bookstore to join the party. We'd love to see you there!

Interview Time - K. R. Jordan

Please tell the readers a bit more about you.

When I was a young girl, we lived down a country road far outside the city limits. We didn't get city water so daddy put in a well. Around the base of the well there was always a small pool of water. Maybe there was a leak or something, I don't really remember.

Anyway, all along the edge of this 3-foot pool, pink and purple buttercups grew. It was my secret place -- where my imagination buzzed along fairy filled forests and green, green meadows.

Yeah. I was a weird kid.

When and why did you begin writing? What inspired you to write your first book?


I was in sixth grade and I entered a local writing contest and won. It was published in the local paper.

What's the hardest part of the writing process for you?

Catching the muse. She's continually in and out of the shadows of my subconscious.  Also, I work a lot of weird hours.

How do you solve writer's block? The techniques or specific activities that help put you back on track.

With writer's block you have to be patient. I can usually loosen the writer’s block on an isolated stretch of the beach. Or listening to apocalyptica. They unruffle my tense muscles.

What is one of the most surprising things you've learned as a writer?

I've learned that I don't have an eye for profit. I just enjoy the writing. The marketing etc. is like the anti-happy. 

What is the best advice you would give to inspiring authors?

The worst enemy for a beginner writer is self-intimidation. Your own thought processes will bully you into giving up. Give yourself pep talks. Know that you can and you will succeed!

What does your family think of your writing?

My family is glad that my crazy imagination is pre-occupied in my books! Just kidding, they want me to succeed. They don't always understand my need to write, but they love me and want me to be happy.

What type of books do you enjoy reading?

I enjoy classic literature and sometimes feel that I was born in the wrong century.

If you could pick the ultimate place to write a book – where would it be in the world?

Galápagos Islands

Be sure to check out her newest release, The Broken, available now. 

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The Broken by K. R. Jordan.

Synopsis: A family flees the threat of communism and finds that freedom is a ghost, whispering along the edges just out of reach.

I grew up on the Gulf Coast of Texas and spent most of my youth in, on or near the water.  

My father was a fisherman that always had a paperback Louis L'amour in his back pocket. My mother would read anything and everything she could get her hands on.  

My own personal love of reading and writing began at a very young age. I would spend hours at the local library checking out as many books as they would allow.

I write under the names K.R. Jordan or River Jordan. Mostly I write fiction, but I am obsessed with writing a personal history of my family.

I still live on the Gulf Coast of Texas with my family and I enjoy writing, reading, fishing and the great outdoors!

Angered Seasons by Mireille Chester

5 Stars

Captivating and way too short. Angered Seasons is a very interesting take on the Apocalypse centered in Canada. I can't wait to read more and find out what happens to everyone involved in this tale. I also wonder about the silver eyes....

The Broken by K. R. Jordan

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Arm Farm by Sarah Butland

2 Stars

It feels as f the author could have fleshed out the book a bit more no pun intended. The writing feels stilted and doesn't really grab my attention. The story is good, intriguing even. I think if Sarah cleared it up a bit, it would be gripping and emotional. I just have a hard time believing that a 21-year-old student would have so many liberties with cases and how they're handled. Not to mention her extremely erratic responses to everything. Her parents are simply mentioned in an interview (still don't understand why she was being interviewed, but whatever), and she faints. Then she gets kidnapped and it's no biggie?! Arm Farm has such potential, but falls way short.

Seven Years & Sterling by Dannika Dark

5 Stars

LOVED this book. I feel like I stepped into the middle of the series at times, but not so lost that I couldn't understand what was going on. The story was fun, believable, and had me wanting more, I may read the Mageri series before continuing the Seven series, but I honestly can't wait to read more about the Weston Pack. If you like werewolves, romance, and excitement, pick this book up. You won't regret it.

 

5 Stars

This is the second book I've read by Dark, and I'm starting to think all of her writing is phenomenal. I loved this book and didn't want to put it down. If you like supernatural and flat-out good storytelling, pick up this book Scratch that. Just grab the whole series. Love this!

Maggie for Hire by Kate Danley

5 Stars

Such a fun book! Danley is filled with such a snarky sense of humor, you couldn't stop smiling even as the tension built. I completely enjoyed this book and can't wait to read more of Magic Maggie.

Influential Magic by Deanna Chase

3 Stars

Suspenseful and intriguing with a super annoying love triangle. It felt like a forced love triangle while it ended in an obvious and satisfying manner, it didn't need to happen. If Chase would have focused more on fleshing out the actual story instead of putting the reader through the love triangle, I think this story would be 5 stars fantastic. Instead, I had to force myself through the crap to find the good story.

Last minute gift ideas?

Dark Fairy Queen Literary Gift Guide

‘Tis the season to support indie authors and show a little #indieluv. For your shopping pleasure, I have compiled a list of minion books. These are hard-working, talented people and if you can’t buy their stuff, sharing this post so that other shoppers can find it will be so appreciated.

Books are organized by genre and then author last name (books in a series are listed in order). All prices are current to date of post, 12/16/14 and are not guaranteed past 12/18/14. A lot of them are on sale just for this brief time, so snap them up now!

Special thanks to Joni Lynn and Blue Harvest Creative for designing our awesome #DFQ Literary Gift Guide image!

Click on the book cover or the format links (Kindle/Paperback) to buy.

And without further ado…

ANTHOLOGIES

Cutthroats and Curses: An Anthology of Pirates edited by Michael Wombat, with stories by Michael Wombat, Lisa Shambrook, Boyd Miles, Marissa Ames, Bryan Taylor, Beth Avery, Eric Martell, Michael A. Walker, Alex Brightsmith, et al. Genre: Anthology, adventure.
Kindle: $2.99

Flash Dogs: An Anthology by 34 authors, including Eric Martell and Rebekah PostupakGenre: Anthology, collection of 110 stories, proceeds benefit children’s charity.
Kindle: $2.99

In Creeps the Night: An Anthology edited by Laura Jamez and Marissa Ames, with stories by authors including Ailsa Abraham, Beth Avery, Christine Fitzner, Cory John Eadson, Eric Martell, J. Whitworth Hazzard, Joni Lynn, Kevin Hammond, Laura Jamez, Leslie Fulton, Michael A. Walker, Mary MacFarlane, Marissa Ames, Michael Wombat, Nick Johns, Rebecca Fyfe, Ruth Long, Sorcha O’Dowd, Spencer Stoner and Theresa Miller, et al.A creepy collection of flash fiction for horror lovers.
Genre: Anthology, horror
Kindle: $3.99
Paperback: $13.32

Orange Karen: Tribute to a Warrior by Christina Esdon, Jennifer Gracen, Steven Luna, Mark Ethridge, Anne Baker, Anna Meade, Jeff Tsuruoka, James Hazzard, et al.Laugh. Cry. Swoon. Gasp. All the feels in one book.
Genre: Anthology, proceeds go to medical bills of Karen Delabar
Kindle: $3.99
Paperback: $13.35

Blood on the Ground and other Short Stories by Michael WombatA cornucopia of adventure that absorbs, amuses, thrills and terrifies.
Genre: Anthology, short stories by one author.
Kindle: $2.99
Paperback: $7.33

FANTASY

Minstrel: The First Book of Tir Athair by Marissa AmesHow does playing for the king spark a civil war?
Kindle: $4.99 99 cents (for three days only!)
Paperback: $13.35

Vassal: The Second Book of Tir Athair by Marissa AmesPeasants tell stories of her sacrifice.
Soldiers tell about him.
Kindle: $4.99 $3.99 (for three days only!)

Orison by Daniel SwensenThe power to change the world is now in the hands of a sneak thief — if it doesn’t kill her first.
Kindle: $3.99

HORROR/MYSTERY (includes Dystopian, Suspense/Thriller)

Gasher Creek by J. BirchJack Devlin awakes with a shotgun pointed at his face. Sally, a whore, lay dead beside him. Jack remembers nothing; could he really have killed her? And if so, why?
Genre: Mystery, Western.
Kindle: $2.99

Zombie War by Jean BoothWhat began as a cure…became a nightmare.
Genre: Zombie Dystopian.
Kindle Presale price: $3.95 (until Feb. 7)

Viennese Waltz by Alex BrightsmithA calculated dance of duty and deceit.
Genre: Thriller
Kindle: $2.00
Paperback: $11.47

Find the Lady by Alex BrightsmithSomebody’s nightmare, somebody’s dream, but who is Kathryn Blake?
Genre: Thriller
Ebook: $2.99 $1.99 (use voucher discount code MD62C)

Countenance by Joy Ross DavisGenre: Cozy Paranormal Suspense
Haunted B&B with secrets, ghosts, demons, and angels.
Kindle: $6.00 $5.00
Paperback: $14.99

Church of Bacon by Kevin HammondA man ends up in prison with a transvestite and a supernatural radio
Genre: Horror
Kindle: 99 cents

Dead Sea Games by J. Whitworth HazzardOne year after the Emergency, the island of Manhattan is a prison.  If Jeremy Walters manages not to get killed, he’ll still face every teenager’s greatest fear: an angry mother.
Genre: Zombie Dystopian
Kindle: $5.95 ($1 Kindle MatchBook program + Kindle Lending Library for Prime members)
Paperback: $15.95

Dark Holidays by Jeffrey HollarThe holidays are not always a time of goodness and light. With this collection of tales, you’ll realize just how dark the holidays can be.
Genre: Short story collection, horror with holiday focus.
Kindle: $1.99
Paperback: $6.64

Kitchen Antics & Other Tales by LE JamezCollection of creepy Flash Fiction.
Genre: Flash fiction collection, horror.
Kindle: 99 cents

Not a Whisper (A Klondike Mystery Book 1) by D.B. McNicolCherie finds herself in the middle of a local crime wave where arson, kidnapping, embezzlement and a decades-old murder are just the tip of the iceberg.
Genre: Mystery
Kindle: $4.99 (on sale Dec. 31, 2014 – 7 am PST to Jan. 2, 2015 – 7 am PST for $1.99)

Fog by Michael WombatWhen all you know is to run for your life…
Genre: Supernatural Thriller
Kindle: $2.55
Paperback: $13.72

LITERARY FICTION

Beneath the Rainbow by Lisa ShambrookIt’s those silly dreams that keep us alive, and Freya won’t let death stand in her way…
Genre: Contemporary Drama
Kindle: $3.99 or £2.50
Paperback: $9.99

Beneath the Old Oak by Lisa ShambrookMeg thinks her mother is broken. Is she broken too?
Genre: Contemporary Drama YA
Kindle: $3.99 or £2.50
Paperback: $9.79

NON-FICTION

The Complicated Geography of Alice by Jules Vilmur“I’m always angry because I’m always sad, and I’m always sad because I am a girl.” These were the words that changed everything.
Genre: Memoir/Narrative Non-Fiction
Kindle: $9.99
Paperback: $14.77

ROLE-PLAYING GAMES

Becoming: A Game of Heroism & Sacrifice RPG by Brian EngardOverthrow the tyrant. Survive the woods. What will you become?
Watermarked PDF: $9.99 $4.99
Softcover Color Book (Premium): $24.99 $13.99
Hardcover Color Book (Premium): $39.99 $19.99

 ROMANCE (INCLUDES PARANORMAL, URBAN AND EROTICA)

Choice (Origins of the Supernaturals Book 1) by Jean BoothIt was chance, guided by the hands of a god that brought them together.
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Kindle: $4.99
Paperback: $9.99

Hunted Heart by Alison DeLucaWhen Tali’s hired to cut out the heart of Prince Kas, the huntress can’t refuse. Tali realizes there’s no escape from the dark magic of the queen’s mirror, though her own feelings for the prince are too complex to understand.
Genre: Adult Fairytale, Genrebent Snow White (18+ only). Proceeds go to SavetheChildren.
Kindle: 99 cents

Autumn Getaway (Seasons of Love Book 1) by Jennifer GracenGenre: Romantic Women’s Fiction
Kindle: $3.99
Paperback: $13.79

Winter Hopes (Seasons of Love Book 2) by Jennifer GracenGenre: Romantic Women’s Fiction
Kindle: $3.99
Paperback: $11.17

Love Before Honor by Nicole ZoltackA medieval knight. A Regency lady. The magical Christmas that brings them together.
Genre: Time-travel Romance, Christmas
Kindle: $2.99

The Test of Time by Nicole ZoltackIf Katia can’t master the test of time, she’ll never be reunited with Landon.
Genre: Time-travel Romance
Kindle: $3.99

YOUNG ADULT & CHILDREN’S (Includes YA and MG)

Captured: A White Road Tales Novella by Jackie CastleHe will lose everything if their secret is found out.
Genre: YA Fantasy
Kindle: 99 cents

Illuminated: The White Road Chronicles Book 1 by Jackie CastleIf the Wizard of Oz swept you away and Narnia enchanted you, then follow the White Road Chronicles for a new kind of adventure
Genre: YA Inspirational Fantasy
Kindle: 99 cents

Storyteller, Book 1: The True World by Lisa T. CresswellLily Lightfoot can make weird things happen while storytelling.
Genre: MG Fantasy
Ebook: $2.99

Storyteller, Book 2: The Quest of Galamar by Lisa T. CresswellThe tale of half-breed fairy Lily continues.
Genre: MG Fantasy
Ebook: $2.99

Swallow Me, Now! by Melissa GijsbersCould life at Sam’s new school get any worse?
Genre: Middle Grade, Age Level 8-12
Kindle: $4.99
Paperback: $15.28

Flight of Blue: Keeper of the Keys Chronicles by A.E. HowardOne boy stands between the Darkness and everyone he loves.
Genre: MG Fantasy
Kindle: $2.99
Paperback: $11.45

Ghostnapped by Ashley HowlandGenre: MG
With the help of a ghost named Susan and her trusty Labrador Thuds, Alex must solve the mysteries of the present – and the past – to rescue her brother from a monster before it’s too late!
Paperback: $8.99

Obi the Super Puppy and the Mystery of the Red Mist by Ashley HowlandWho’s behind the evil red mist, which controls animals and toys? Can Obi and his friends save the day before it’s too late?
Genre: MG
Paperback: $3.61

Bump in the Night by Michael JohnsonA bedtime story for clever children who do not frighten easily
Genre: YA Horror/Dark Fantasy
Kindle: $5.99
Paperback: $13.35

Edgar Wilde and the Lost Grimoire by Paul RameyEverybody needs a hobby. Edgar’s is digging up a town’s dark, forgotten past.
Genre: YA MysteryKindle: $1.99

Thanks so much to The Dark Fairy Queen at Yearning for Wonderland for putting this fantastic list together. <3