Dear Santa letters from Angel & Chase...Oh boy

Dear Santa,

I am sure this letter will get lost as I live in Hickville and the mailman sucks, but on the off chance that we don't get snowed in...

There is only one thing I want this Christmas, and it's not something that can be bought (well, who knows, maybe there is a price on his head), made, or shipped from eBay.

Chase Winters.

My egotistical, stab-worthy, smexy, heart-stopping neighbor. He drives me utterly insane, but for some ungodly reason I find that hawt. There is no explaining my heart to my head—I stopped trying.

I know that it is probably a bizarre request, but he isn't exactly your average guy. We sort of have this demon-bond, it's complicated, and honestly, inconceivable. But he has got it stuck in his thick head that he has morals.

I am probably the only girl in the world who only wants to lose her V-card for Christmas. That is not too much to ask, is it?

Sarcastically forever yours,

Angel Morgan

Dear Ho, Ho, Ho dude,

So writing letters to chubby fictional guys in red suits—totally not my thing.

My thing just so happens to be a petite, hellcat who has turned my world upside down. I don't know whether I should curse the fates or thank them.

If I could wish for anything this year, it would be that she lives. I don't want what I am and the dangers that follow me, to get in her way of having a normal life (well, as normal as normal can be for her). I don't want her to end up dead. Again. Something tells me that Death won't barter her existence a second time.

Finicky bastard.

Before Angel, I'd never asked anyone for anything. Now, I would beg on both knees for safety, for her happiness, for love. I know that this is an impossible request, but I figured it was worth a shot.

Forever damned,

Chase Winters

PS. If you could sneak some mistletoe over her bed, I would be forever in your debt.

MERRY CHRISTMAS from Chase, Angel, and me!!! We love and adore you guys to the max.

Random ramblings...

I don't really have any fabulous news, it just feels like I haven't blogged in forever. 

First let me say that I am already having Daryl Dixon withdrawals. February? Really?

On an upbeat note, I sent Chasing Angel to the editor. The moment I hit send, I had a panic attack. I never feel like a book is ready, and I already want to go back in make a million more changes, but I am restraining myself until after I get the edits back. *Deep breath*

If you haven't checked them out yet, there are a few giveaways in the below post with awesome prizes!!! Thank you guys for sharing your favorite cookie recipes. I am officially craving Christmas.

I am thinking while Chasing Angel is in edits I will write a bonus Christmas scene…hmmm

There will also be some upcoming posts about Weaving Magick. I will be working on designing a cover (I need the visual inspiration), and I am thinking about giving a sneak peak of Chapter 1.

And lastly, I have a short story called Blood, Love, and Magic that is being released under Nevermore Press in 2014. I guess I did have some exciting news after all.  I will post more deets once I know.

You guys rock my socks!!!

Kindle Fire Giveaway!!

I feel like I have been in Giveaway heaven the last month @_@

Head over to I am a Reader, Not a Writer blog to win a Kindle Fire.

There a lot of awesome authors and bloggers participating.



 Win a Kindle Fire HDX, Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash ($229 value)   This is a joint AUTHOR & BLOGGER GIVEAWAY EVENT! Bloggers & Authors have joined together and each chipped in a little money towards a Kindle Fire HDX 7".

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  Sign up to sponsor the next Kindle Fire Giveaway: http://www.iamareader.com/category/kindle-giveaway-sign-ups   Giveaway Details 1 winner will receive their choice of an all new Kindle Fire 7" HDX (US Only - $229 value), $229 Amazon Gift Card or $229 in Paypal Cash (International). There is a second separate giveaway for bloggers who post this giveaway on their blog. See details in the rafflecopter on how to enter to win the 2nd Kindle Fire HDX 7". Ends 1/1/14 Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and sponsored by the participating authors & bloggers. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

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12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop

12 Days of Christmas

December 1^st - 12^th 2013

Hosted by: As You Wish Reviews & Confessions of the Paranormal
Sponsors: As You Wish Tours & Book Dragon Designs 

Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop!!!

Everyone has a YUMMY cookie recipe to share and there are some extra little treats scattered around the Hop too, so be sure to visit each of the Authors and Bloggers blogs to make sure you don’t miss out on something SWEET!

 Also for an extra special something in your stocking check out the Rafflecopter GRAND PRIZE Giveaway below.

I hope you are on Santa’s Nice List!

My favorite Christmas cookie recipe. (only one. hmm.) I love cookies.

 Almost as I love Dean Winchesters...umm smile.

Spritz Cookies with Rum Glaze
(My belly just growled)

Ingredients:

Cookies:
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1/4 tsp rum
1/4 tsp salt
1 egg
2 1/4 cups flour
   *food coloring if desired

Rum Glaze:
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp rum extract
1-2 tbs water

To make the cookies: Heat oven to 400ºF. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, salt, egg, rum extract and a few drops of food color (if desired).

Place dough in cookie press. Form desired shapes on ungreased cookie sheet.                          

Bake 5 to 8 minutes or until set but not brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

To make the glaze: Stir all the glaze ingredients together until smooth and thin. Drizzle on cookies. You can put it in a plastic baggie, cut off a corner, and squeeze it out or just drizzle with a knife all crazy like. Voilà. Yummy goodness.

Makes 4-6 dozen, depending on the size of your cookies!

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First Prize: One (1) eBook from Every Participating Author

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XOXO

The Divisa Series - it's expanding

 

Starting in December, the Divisa series is FINALLY going to be available in other venues like Barnes & Nobles, Smashwords, & the Apple store.

Why wasn't available before?

Well, Amazon has this KDP Select program that allows authors to lend the books to Amazon's library, and also lets you do promo days like FREEBIES. But it locks you into a 3 month period at a time and permits authors from listing it on any other site. This was pretty successful for me, and I loved being able to offer my books for free occasionally =)

I have gotten requests lately about the book being available for the Nook, so I have decided to give B&N another shot.

There are also going to be some upcoming bonus scenes from Chase's POV. I am thinking about doing Christmas and Valentines Day bonus material. If you guys have any requests, let me know.

I have also hinted for the last few months that there was going to be another book in the series =) It is true. The next book will be LOVING ANGEL, and it will be entirely from Chase's POV. I am very excited!!!

Unfortunately I do have a few projects scheduled before I can get to this book, so I don't have a clue when it will be released. *sad face*

There are some awesome Giveaways scheduled for the upcoming Holidays - check back for deets!!!

XOXO

I threw this in just because I never get tired of looking at it!!

Birthday Giveaway! Warning…it's filled with hotnesssssssssss

To celebrate my birthday(Did you noticed that today is 11/12/13????), I have a $25 Amazon Gift card/Paypal cash giveaway for you. I just heart birthdays!

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So what do I want for my birthday???

One of these…

A Hemsworth. Hmm. Yummy. We are actually going to see Thor 2 this weekend, because seriously I want him to jump out of my cake.

I would also like one of these too.

But what I would really like for my birthday can be none other than…

Where and when Ankles.

My readers are the bomb-diggity!!! Thank you all for the support and I love ya!

XOXO

CHASING ANGEL release date...

 

It's been decided!!! I know a lot of you have been waiting, patiently I might add. The release date for CHASING ANGEL is...

January 3rd, 2014

 

 

I still have much to do before the release date and I will be busting my tail to make sure it happens. You guys have made writing this series so special for me. I love these two characters with all of my heart, so much so that I am not able to say good-bye. Initially there were only 3 books outlined in the series for Chase and Angel. I don't have an exact plot, but the beginnings of book 4 are starting to take shape. I haven't yet decided if it will be a novel or a novella, but I can tell you that it will be written from my boy Chase's POV.

 

And Chase has a lot to say.

 

 

P.S. I am ashamed to admit the amount of time I spend on Tumblr searching for Supernatural Gifs. They are just so freaking amazing and there are eons of them. I just can't help myself.

 

Chasing Angel bookmarks

So I have been toying with bookmarks for Chasing Angel. I just finished a mock up that I think might be the winner.

What do you guys think???? I've still got to tweak it a little.

Once I decide on a final design, I will have a spot on my blog and website to request the FREE bookmarks. Yep, I will totally be giving this bad boys away. I would love to get your thoughts. Would you prefer a steaming photo or something more along the book cover? I can't decide. Maybe both???

Crimson Dawn by Amos Cassidy

 

Crimson Dawn (Crimson #3)

By Amos Cassidy

Pub October 25^th, 2013

Nevermore Press

Blurb:

The Power has arisen.

The Power has taken what belongs to Raven.

The Power must pay.

Raven will do anything to reclaim what is his, even venture into The Dreaming – a part of Faerie that is shunned even by the fey – to seek out the one being who may be able to give him the answers he seeks. With Mick as his guide and Maxwell and Harold at his back, Raven must fight his demons to reach his angel.

The Power is home.

The Power has taken the throne.

 

Bres, Lugh and Faye will all feel the consequences of their actions in different ways.  The Power has a plan and it will eliminate all who stand in its way.

The Devourer is awake.

The Devourer has a champion.

Roman has been charged with a task that will save the world, but at a devastating cost.

The Power is in control.

The Power has a vessel.

Rose will do anything to reclaim her body and stop The Power from exacting his selfish ambitions. With the help of her Guardian she must find a way to expel The Power. But will her plan succeed, or will her final sacrifice be her last?

Crimson Dawn on Goodreads.

 

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Crimson Midnight (Crimson #1) Links:

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Crimson Darkness (Crimson #2) Links:

Goodreads

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Author Bio:

Amos Cassidy - a team of two. Amos is a 29 year old Diva and Cassidy a 37 year old mum of three.
Aside from a passion for writing and a love of reading they also share an addiction to coffee, love anything Joss Whedon and are constantly playing tug of war over Jensen Ackles.
They have been writing together for four years. The Crimson series is their debut project.  

Social Media links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Amos-Cassidy-World/172592816124684

 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/amoscassidy

Blogs:http://amoscassidy.wordpress.com/

http://crimsonseries.wordpress.com/

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5762034.Amos_Cassidy

 

Demon's Kiss - A tale from Chase Winters

It is almost Halloween! Yes! And Chase wanted to get in on the action. If you head over to Fallen Over Books you can read a Halloween tale from Chase's POV, and she has an awesome Giveaway as well that you can win a ton of cool books from other authors as well. I'm totally stoked!

*Kisses*

CHASING ANGEL Cover Reveal

It's finally here!! Can I get a whoot-whoot? The cover for CHASING ANGEL, and I am so excited to share it with you. I just love it!

And to celebrate the cover reveal, BREAKING EMMA is available FREE on amazon today and tomorrow (Oct. 22-23).

To keep the excitement going, below is also the trailer for CHASING ANGEL. It will also be up on my youtube channel @_0




I have had a ton of peeps asking me about the release date. *nipples on nails* So now that the cover is revealed, I really need to commit to a release date (I have commitment issues). I should have a date narrowed down in the next few weeks, but I aiming for the beginning of January 2014.

I know, it's too far.

I've also gotten a lot of inquiries if this will be the last book in the series... Hmm, you'll just have to wait and see. (I know, I suck.)

XOXO,

BREAKING EMMA - FREE on amazon!

Because I am so excited about the cover reveal for CHASING ANGEL and because i love you guys, BREAKING EMMA is going to be free on Amazon Oct. 22-23.

Spread the word!

Check back on the 22nd to see the cover for CHASING ANGEL.

XOXO

In honor of Waking Dead tonight...

So I am acting a like a total fangirl tonight.

Why?

Because I finally get to drool over Daryl again. *wipes mouth with back of sleeve* And in honor, I am giving you guys my list of 5 things I couldn't live without during a Zombie Apocalypse. (Don't laugh *snickers*)

1. A really great pair of running shoes.
2. My collection of Nora Robert books. (better yet, I am going to make sure I am holed up in a library)
3. Zombie repellent (Someone will invent this right?)
4. A lifetime supply of moisturizer and lip gloss. I can't live through a normal day w/out ithese let alone a Zombie Apocalypse.
5. Daryl Dixon. Umm, the only way I am surviving this is if Daryl kicks some Zombie a**.

In a Zombie Apocalypse, what 5 things would you take?

P.S. I need to get one of these...stat.

XOXO,

Win a HD Kindle Fire & a crap-ton of books!!!

I am so excited - I could bust a move. Or maybe I'll just leave that to Jensen.

So the amazing peeps at Nevermore Press are hosting a sweet Giveaway. You can win a HD Kindle Fire that includes every book published by Nevermore Press this year (included Luminescence and Amethyst Tears). Holy moly is that a going to be haul.

Register here

Good luck!!!! If you aren't already follow me on Twitter @JLWeil

XOXO

Bloggers...

I am currently scheduling a cover reveal for CHASING ANGEL for Oct. 22nd. If you would like to take part, please sign up here. It is going to be hosted by Xpresso Book Tours, and I am very excited =)

 If you know anyone who might be interest, pass along. The more the merrier.

XOXO

BREAKING EMMA, Release Day!

Today is the day that Emma gets to tell all.

Today is BREAKING EMMA release day.

Yay! Yeah! Boo-ya!

Description:

Emma Deen’s first love had been dancing. Then she met her second love…Travis Winters. He had rocked her world in more than one way. Finding out that your boyfriend was half-demon was a shock of the decade. Finding out that your family had a deep, dark secret….well that changed everything. What she knew, she learned at the hands of her father.

Dancing was no longer the sole purpose of her life. It was no longer her future. And Travis was no longer the love of her life…He was the enemy.

Emma was many things. A skilled bowman. Trained in martial arts. A hunter.

It had been a year since she had stepped foot in Spring Valley, Illinois and Emma was an entirely different person. Now that she was back, things were about to get messy and people were going to get hurt.

But could she live with their blood on her hands? Travis’s blood on her hands?

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It will be available on Amazon for $1.99.

It will also be available on paperback as well. I hope you enjoy!