Oracle Series: Audiobook giveaway

To celebrate the release of I See Us (Oracle 3) in audiobook form (finally!!), I’m running TWO giveaways. You can enter the first giveaway by following the instructions below. And, as long as you’re subscribed, you will find the second giveaway in the new release email I’m about to send out. So check your spam/promotions/junk folders please.

I See Me (Oracle 1) audiobook sample

I just adore Jennifer Grace’s narration!! Her take on Beau melts my heart … I might have to listen to all three again (and again).

Are you interested in winning one of the Oracle audiobooks? Yes? Well, that’s cool because I just happen to have three to give away. One each to three winners.

To enter the giveaway simply comment below with your favourite scene or moment from any of the Oracle books.

Fun! Fun!

Likes and shares are always welcomed and appreciated.

Notes/Rules: OPEN INTERNATIONALLY. But you must be able to download the audiobook from Audible.com. One entry per person. Three winners will be selected by random number generator. Email addresses are not collected for any purpose other than to contact the winner. No purchase necessary.

Giveaway closes MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2019 at 8pm PST.

Are you new to the Adept Universe? Book one is Cupcakes, Trinkets, and Other Deadly Magic (Dowser 1).

Click here for the reading order of the Adept Universe.

MCD: 2018 in retrospect and a glimpse into 2019

For most of you who read the blog this is doubled (or even tripled) information but I’m about to launch what is called a reengagement campaign for my new release email list – culling the non opens – and I wanted to have a post on the blog for anyone who wishes to remain on my list to click through to.

So! Things I published in 2018:

The third (and possibly final) Dowser trilogy, including Dowser 7, Dowser 8, and Dowser 9. I also published three novellas that fill in the few days between Dowser 8 and 9, and those stories can be found in Dowser 8.5. These books are available in ebook and paperback.

The audiobooks for Oracle 1 and Oracle 2, narrated by the wonderful Jennifer Grace, are now available as well.

Looking into 2019:

The Amplifier Protocol (Amplifier 0) will begin releasing on this blog on January 8, 2019. This short novel (40k) is set seven years before the events of the main series and I thought it might be fun to release parts weekly for free and read along together. The book will be made available on all retailers in March 2019.

Amplifier 0.5 (novelette) will be available as the preorder giveaway for Amplifier 1. Amplifier 1 should release in April 2019, though that is subject to change.

Amplifier 2 will follow Amplifier 1 within 90 days (unless something goes wrong).

And then! Well, there are three possibilities: Amplifier 3, or Jasmine 1, or Misfits 1. Or ideally all of them in some order by the end of the year.

Audiobooks: Oracle 3 will release in January. The Reconstructionist trilogy should release in February, March, and April, followed by the final three Dowser books.

Places to find me:

I’m rejigging my newsletters, etc, to focus more on blog posts, so make certain you subscribe to the blog. On your computer, you will see the subscribe window on the top right. On a mobile device, you will need to scroll down through the blog posts. You will find the subscribe option after the ‘older’ button but before the image of the book cover for Dowser 9.

You can also find me on Facebook (mostly writing related posts), Instagram (mostly food, cats, knitting, and sunset posts), and Twitter (a combination of posts).

On a personal note, we are still recovering from the crazy windstorm but every much looking forward to 2019. Thank you for reading this far and I hope you enjoy how the Adept Universe unfolds over the next year and beyond.

A bookshelf of 'proof' paperbacks. — Not including novellas, I added my 18th novel to my bookshelf of proofs in December. Crazy!!

Audiobooks now available: Oracle 1 and Oracle 2

So, looking back on my more recent blog posts, I just realized that I never blogged about the release of I See Me (Oracle 1) in audiobook format. And now I See You (Oracle 2) is also available.

That is terribly pathetic ‘marketing’ on my part. Geez.

So! Book 1 and Book 2, narrated by the epically talented Jennifer Grace, are very much available. Book three is due in January 2019. Jennifer’s narration made me seriously fall for Rochelle and Beau all over again. Okay … I admit to having a full on crush on Beau after listening.

ORACLE 1 AUDIOBOOK

AUDIBLE: CANADA, USA, UK, FRANCE, GERMANY – APPLE BOOKS

Interested in listening to a sample? Well, here you go!

And another teaser?

ORACLE 2 AUDIOBOOK

AUDIBLE: USA, CANADA, UK, GERMANY, FRANCE – APPLE BOOKS

Fun! Fun!

Reviews are welcomed and very much appreciated.

Are you new to the Oracle series? Click here for the reading order of the Adept Universe.

Oh, and full disclosure, the audible links are ‘bounty’ links, so if you aren’t an audible member and you sign up for a membership via one of my links I get a kickback. Just FYI.

MCD Fall 2018

Posting my fall schedule/upcoming releases, etc so I have it all in one place instead of just occasionally mentioning it whenever I’m asked in various places online. Yes, I’m attempting to be organized!!

If you have any spoiler-free questions, let me know in the comments and I will endeavour to answer them and/or add the answers below.

NOVELS

Current release (August 23): Graveyards, Visions, and Other Things that Byte (Dowser 8.5)

Upcoming release: Dowser 9. Fingers crossed for the end of November, but there are too many editing/proofing/formatting hoops to jump through to set a date yet.

AUDIOBOOKS

I See Me (Oracle 1) is set to drop on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes in a matter of days and it is crazy good!! Hold on to your Audible credit! And remember the whispersync option for those of you who have purchased the kindle version through Amazon USA.

Oracle 2 is currently in production. Expected release is early November.

CURRENTLY WRITING

I’m currently working on the Amplifier Series prequel novella (all new Adept Universe characters). Then I’ll write the short story that will be available as the preorder giveaway for book one. Then I’ll write book one. I intend to make them all available one right after another, releasing in early 2019.

Make sure you are signed up to my new release list or my monthly newsletter (and that you open the emails, otherwise your email provider will start putting them in your junk folders). When you sign up check your spam/promotions/junk folders for the welcome email.

You don’t want to miss the exclusive freebie I’ll be ONLY offering to my new release list when I launch the Amplifier series. As well as the preorder giveaway, of course. 🙂

Sometimes my job is just so hard. 😉 I snapped this shot when I was listening to the final files for the I See Me (Oracle 1) audiobook.

Oracle Series: audiobooks: call for auditions

I’ve just opened up auditions for narrators for I See Me (Oracle 1) on ACX. Yes, I had been considering doing an author-narrated version, but I’m just haven’t found the time to devote to it. Also, I’m not a professional. (Well, not anymore).

Scope of work: three novels, each approx. 70k. I’d like to move forward with all three books once I find the right narrator.

Compensation: Paid per finished hour, rate negotiable based on experience within the range quoted on ACX.

Character: 19-year-old Rochelle (1st person POV) who has recently aged out of foster care. Western Canadian or neutral accent. Mature for her age, self-reliant, slightly snarky, slightly edgy, but kind and polite. Has been told that she has a psychotic disorder but she is actually magical (an oracle who has visions of the future).

Vocal quality: pacing/rhythm is more important than precision accents. My novels are pretty much written like screenplays (even the action sections should be viewed as internal dialogue – hence the 1st person POV). Looking for a younger, but slightly jaded, engaging narration and a narrator who can balance a lingering moment with an intense internal (or external) struggle.

More information and audition script available on ACX.

Please message any questions through ACX. I’m happy to offer clarification on the character, book, etc, if it will help you hone your audition.

I’m excited to hear the book read by someone other than me!!

Dowser Series: six audiobook giveaway

GIVEAWAY CLOSED. WINNER TBA

I’m clearing out my cupboards, including these six audiobooks. I’ll keep a few sets to give away when Dowser 7, 8, and 9 release but I thought I give this set away randomly and another set in December.

These are actual CDs, so you need a CD player to play them (or to download the files into iTunes, etc). Sorry about the glare (the plastic covers are annoyingly shiny).

Are you interested in winning six Dowser Series audiobook CDs? Yes? To enter simply comment on this blog post.

Are you new to the Dowser Series and/or the Adept Universe? Begin reading for free, starting with Cupcakes, Trinkets, and Other Deadly Magic (click for synopsis and retailer links).

And here is the complete reading order of the Adept Universe.

Notes/Rules: OPEN INTERNATIONALLY. Each comment will be assigned an entry number. ONE winning entry will then be selected via random number generator. One entry per person. Please make sure to fill out a valid email address in the comment form. Email addresses are not collected for any purpose other than notifying the contest winner.

If you haven’t commented on the blog before, or you comment from a different IP address, the comments are moderated. So don’t worry if you don’t see your entry right away. I will approve it, then assign it an entry number.

Giveaway closes THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017 at 8 p.m. PST

Dowser Series: Audiobook CD giveaway

GIVEAWAY CLOSED. LUCKY #8 has been emailed.

In celebration of all six of the Dowser Series books now being available in audiobook form, I’m giving away ALL SIX of the Audiobook CDs pictured below. Whoot!

You can purchase the first audiobook, Cupcakes, Trinkets, and Other Deadly Magic (Dowser 1) on Audible, Amazon, B&N, and iTunes.

Would you like to win the entire Dowser Series audiobook library?

Yes?

To enter comment below and let me know:

What music do you hear playing in the background of Jade’s bakery, Cake in a Cup? Or what particular song epitomizes the Dowser Series for you? Or what bands are on your Dowser Series soundtrack? Or which song would be your favourite character’s theme song?

Notes/Rules: OPEN INTERNATIONALLY. Each comment will be assigned an entry number. ONE winning entry will then be selected via random number generator. One entry per person. Please make sure to fill out a valid email address in the comment form. Email addresses are not collected for any purpose other than notifying the contest winner.

Contest closes TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2016 at 8 p.m. PDT.

SHARES AND LIKES ARE WELCOMED AND APPRECIATED.

Happy Release Day, Dowser 5: the Audiobook

Tantor Media has just released Maps, Artifacts, and Other Arcane Magic (Dowser 5) in audiobook format. Whoot! Whoot!

You’ll find the Dowser 5 audiobook here on Audible, Amazon, iTunes, and Tantor Media.

The Dowser Series is narrated by Caitlin Davies (House of Night, Talon Saga) and published by Tantor Media.

Davies_Caitlin_0415_xret_LoRes — Caitlin Davies narrates the Dowser Series

Bio: Caitlin is a voiceover artist and audiobook narrator. She is the voice of a number of popular audiobook series including the House of Night, Penryn & the End of Days, Dragon Blood, and The Talon Saga. She was part of the multi-cast recording of The Unfinished Life of Addison Stone which received an AudioFile Earphones Award.

Audiobook release schedule

January 26, 2016 – Dowser 1
February 23, 2016 – Dowser 2
March 22, 2016 – Dowser 3
April 26, 2016 – Dowser 4
May 24, 2016 – Dowser 5
June 15, 2016 – Dowser 6

Stay tuned for giveaways!!

Happy Release Day, Dowser 4: the Audiobook

Tantor Media has just released Shadows, Maps, and Other Ancient Magic (Dowser 4) in audiobook format. Whoot! Whoot!

You’ll find the Dowser 4 audiobook here on Audible, Amazon, iTunes and Tantor Media.

The Dowser Series is narrated by Caitlin Davies (House of Night, Talon Saga) and published by Tantor Media.

Audiobook release schedule

January 26, 2016 – Dowser 1
February 23, 2016 – Dowser 2
March 22, 2016 – Dowser 3
April 26, 2016 – Dowser 4
May 24, 2016 – Dowser 5
June 2016 – Dowser 6

Stay tuned for giveaways!!

Dowser Series: Dowser 3 Audiobook Giveaway

GIVEAWAY CLOSED. WINNER TBA

Another box of goodies from Tantor Media!! Whoot!

And what does a box full of audiobook CDs mean? Yep, giveaway time!! Specifically for 8 CDs and 9.5 hours of Treasures, Demons, and Other Black Magic (Dowser 3) unabridged.

Would you like to win a set of Dowser 3 audiobook CDs? I’ll even pull out the front sleeve and autograph it for you if you like. 😀 [Though warning I have to take the plastic covering off to sign].

To enter all you need to do is comment below and let me know:

Where would you listen to this CD? The car? On a road trip? To and from work? And what specific or favourite part of the book are you looking forward to hearing the narrator, Caitlin Davies, give voice to?

Contest closes THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2016 at 8 p.m. PDT.

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