Amplifier 0: book cover and a giveaway

As we ramp up to the release of Idols and Enemies (Amplifier 4) on September 29, 2020, I thought it might be fun to take a closer look at the gorgeous book covers that Gene Mollica Studios has designed for the Amplifier series. BTW, for authors and/or artists, Gene Mollica Studios has just launched a new stock photo service as well!

The art for the Amplifier Series all began with casting – Devon Ericksen was absolutely perfect for the uber-powerful Amp5/Socks/Emma. Then we discussed costumes and hair/makeup, and Gene and Sasha gathered their crew for a photoshoot that resulted in hundreds of amazing shots.

Every time I need another book cover I scroll through the photos and send my favourites into Gene and Sasha. I let them know a little bit about the book, such as the title, etc, with possible location ideas or background extras (the barn, the chickens, the Mustang, etc). Gene takes all of those raw details and makes art.

This is the shot I selected for the prequel, The Amplifier Protocol (Amplifier 0).

*Photo:* Gene Mollica Studios *Model:* Devon Ericksen

Gene turned Devon’s amazing capture of an (imagined) pivotal moment into this piece of utter magic:

*Cover design by:* Gene Mollica Studios *Model:* Devon Ericksen

Resulting in a shelf worthy paperback! *Sigh.*

BONUS!! The Amplifier Protocol, bundled with the novelette, Close to Home, is now free on all retailers for a limited time!! Click here for download links.

Want to win an autographed copy of the Amplifier Protocol? Yes?! Just comment below to enter to win.

The Amplifier Protocol paperback* surrounded by oracle cards. *The giveaway paperback won’t be the one pictured but I WILL throw in a few oracle cards (both are currently on order, and as you know, shipping isn’t reliable right now).

Notes/Rules: OPEN INTERNATIONALLY. One entry per person. One winner 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 WEDNESDAY, SEPT 2, 2020 at 8pm PDT. Likes and shares are always welcomed and appreciated.

Are you new to the Adept Universe series? Click here for the reading order. Or click here for the Welcome! sequence.

Amplifier Series: preorder giveaway

The novelette, Close to Home (Amplifier 0.5) falls between the prequel, The Amplifier Protocol (Amplifier 0), and the first book of the main series, Demons and DNA (Amplifier 1), in the reading order of the Amplifier Series.

I have bundled Close to Home (A0.5) with the prequel, which releases on all retailers tomorrow, Tuesday, March 26. But! I also wanted to offer it as the preorder giveaway for Demons and DNA (A1) for anyone who has already read the prequel on my blog and isn’t inclined to purchase it to reread.

Clear as mud? Ha.

To be clear, if you DON’T buy The Amplifier Protocol, but still want to read Close to Home all you need to do is preorder Demons and DNA and follow the instructions below to submit your receipt/screenshot. If you DO buy The Amplifier Protocol, then you get Close to Home as a bonus.

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To receive the short story, Close to Home, email proof of preorder of Demons and DNA (Amplifier 1) or library request/reservation as well as your preferred email address to preorder@madebymeghan.ca

Proof of preorder: email a screenshot or forward your actual electronic receipt (with any personal information struck out, if you wish). DO NOT SIMPLY SEND ME A LINK (they don’t lead to anything on my end). Please include your preferred email address, and check your spam folders if you don’t hear back within 72 hours. Email is the only way that preorders will be accepted.

Library reservation/request option: it may take a couple of weeks for your local library to get access to the preorder of Demons and DNA (Amplifier 1) via Overdrive (or wherever else they get their ebooks). If that is the case, please feel free to email proof of reserving/requesting the prequel, The Amplifier Protocol. All my ebooks are available to libraries for free via Library Direct, Baker & Taylor Axis 360, and Odilo. As well as Overdrive (though they charge libraries a minimum price).

Notes/Rules: OPEN INTERNATIONALLY. Every entry that follows the above guidelines will receive an ebook copy of the novelette, Close to Home. One entry per person. Email addresses are not collected for any purpose other than sending the download links. No purchase necessary (see library reservation option).

Each email will be acknowledged within 72 hours. If you do not receive an acknowledgement please feel free to resend.

Giveaway closes TUESDAY APRIL 30, 2019 at midnight PDT.

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Are you new to the Adept Universe and/or the Amplifier Series?

Start with: The Amplifier Protocol (Amplifier 0).

Click here for the reading order of the Adept Universe.

Amplifier Series: clarifications and links

I’ve been getting bunch of questions about the Amplifier Series (how/where/when to get/read the various books) and I thought I should try to answer those questions concisely all in one place.

I will also be sending an email to my new release list on Tuesday, March 26 when The Amplifier Protocol (Amplifier 0) officially releases on all retailers. After that, I hope everything will be a lot clearer.

So, to the point:

The Amplifier Protocol (Amplifier 0) releases on all retailers on March 26, 2019. The preorder is now available. This is the SAME NOVELLA that I released here on my blog for free. It is set seven years before the events in the main series.

Close to Home (Amplifier 0.5) will be made available in two ways. The novelette (16k) is bundled with The Amplifier Protocol as a bonus story – for those who waited to read the prequel or those who wish to purchase the prequel to re-read. Close to Home will also be available as a preorder giveaway for Demons and DNA (Amplifier 1).

Preorder giveaway – I will officially launch the preorder giveaway for Demons and DNA (Amplifier 1) on Tuesday, March 26. But! It only really applies if you choose to NOT purchase Amplifier 0. I wanted everyone who read the prequel on my blog to still be able to get A0.5 (without forcing them to buy a book that they might have no intention of rereading). I hope that makes sense.

Demons and DNA (Amplifier 1) releases on all retailers on April 30, 2019. The preorder is now available.

So to sum up, here is the reading order:

The Amplifier Protocol (Amplifier 0) – prequel novella, releases on March 26, 2019
Close to Home (Amplifier 0.5) – bundled with A0 and/or available through the preorder giveaway for A1.
Demons and DNA (Amplifier 1) – preorder available, releases on April 30, 2019