"Seeing Light" by Michelle Warren Release Day Blitz!!

Seeing Light

The Seraphina Parrish Trilogy # 3

Genre- YA Fantasy/ Time Travel

Publication Date- October 10th, 2013 

As the corruption of the Society intensifies and the questions surrounding her mother mount, Seraphina Parrish embarks on a journey to find Terease in the terrifying Wandering city of Nocturna. But the information she learns there only sends her team on a dangerous mission to fulfill an ancient prophecy. Delving deep into the disturbing secrets of their world, the revelations quickly unravel, revealing shocking truths about the Society and Sera’s life. In the end, power and courage clash in a mission for freedom that may shatter the Wandering world completely.

  

Cover/Title Reveal: The Seraphina Parrish Trilogy #3 by Michelle Warren & Giveaway!

Today we have VERY exciting news! We are revealing the title & cover of the third and final book in the Seraphina Parrish Trilogy by Michelle Warren. Who else is super excited?? 

Mel & Lana's Top 10 Indie Authors of 2012 & Giveaway

While contemplating our favorite books of 2012, Lana and I realized there were quite a few Indie books that  topped our charts. Then we realized that a lot of those were series written by some pretty amazing Indie authors. We then decided we had to spread the love around and devote a post to the lovely authors who've made us love supporting Indies. These aren't in any kind of order. Enjoy! 

D.T. Dyllin is the author of the P.J. Stone Gates Trilogy & The Death Trilogy.  I was lucky enough to read an arc of Enemy Through the Gates (before Dyllin signed with Dragonfairy Press and changed the name to Hidden Gates).  P.J.'s story had me hooked from the very beginning. And I really loved that it was New Adult, so it was a bit steamier than the YA I'd been reading a lot of before that.  I cannot wait for the second book in the series. ~Mel 

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Kaye Thornbrugh is the author of paranormal YA novel, Flicker. I got the chance to read this AH-MAH-ZING faerie book a few months ago and it is still one of my absolute favorites (and I am very, very picky person when it comes to the fae). I loved Lee from the start and still wish to kidnap and keep Filo (though I do ship him with Alice...Alice, Lana, they both have L's...). The second book in the Flicker series cannot come fast enough! ~Lana

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Frankie Rose is the author of the phenomenal  Hope Series and the upcoming Raksha. I read Sovereign Hope in July and I have been completely besotted with the series ever since. When I finished it, I was sure I'd have to wait at least another year for the next installment. I was very happy when Eternal Hope released in October of the same year.  Aside from being a fantastically talented author, Frankie makes kick-ass book trailers & covers and she's  a pretty  fabulous person. We adore her. ~Mel 

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J Meyers is the author of Intangible, Intuition and Indomitable. After being raged at for MONTHS by Mel (she knows she did xP) I finally picked Intangible up. It was my first Indie Novel and is the main reason I adore indie authors now. I devour anything Miss Meyers sets in front of her readers and cannot wait (can. not. wait.) for the second Intangible novel! ~Lana

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Ada Adams  is the author of the Angel Creek Series.  One of the many reasons I adore Ada is that she took a genre (vampires) that I felt was quickly becoming overdone and gave it a complete overhaul and the result was ReVamped. The title is so very fitting. Ada Adams made vampires fun for me to read about again and honestly, I didn't think it could be done.  So again, I thank you, Ada for writing books that I am now hopelessly addicted to.~Mel  

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 Stacey Rourke is the author of the amazing Gryphon series- The Conduit, Embrace, and Sacrifice. Let me tell you, I adore these books. Celeste (has an awesome name) is a kickass character with a smartass sense of humor that I just love, and the rest of her characters are all deep and wonderful and it... It is just an amazing series. I ADORE it! ~Lana

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Michelle Warren is the author of the captivating Seraphina Parrish Trilogy.  She is also the very first Indie author I ever encountered. I can't thank her enough for opening the door to some amazing new stories & friends. Her books are enchanting and they draw you in from the very beginning and they don't let go. She also been kind to her readers by publishing Protecting Truth less than a year after Wander Dust. Now, we're holding our breath waiting for the finale of this wonderful series. ~Mel 

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Cora Carmack is the author of NYT Best Seller, LOSING IT. I had heard many good things about the book when I first picked it up, and I have to say it is one of my favorites this year (see our Best Of post and you shall see I am not lying). I could really relate to Bliss and Garrick, just... Yum. I love him. I wish he would step out of the book... ha. I will definitely be stalking Carmack for any book she drops next! ~Lana

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Kristen Day is the author of the Daughters of the Sea Trilogy. This series is amazingly addictive and action packed and really different from anything else out right now. We really can't get enough of her or the fantastically hunky male lead, Finn.  We like Stasia, too..honest! Kristen has also spoiled us by releasing both books 1 & 2 (Forsaken & Awaken) in 2012. Lana and I have been yearning for the final book in the series, Chosen.  I have a feeling I'll be devouring it in a day as soon as I can get my hands on it.  ~Mel 

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Cambria Hebert is the author of The Heven and Hell series, and Whiteout. I have not finished the Heven and Hell series yet, (damn RL), but let me tell you, it is EPIC (and I rarely use this word). So twisty and dangerous and..and...ACH I adore it. Cambria herself is a sweetheart and hilarious, and I really hope to meet her (and really, I wish to meet everyone on this list) at UtopYA this year! <3 ~Lana

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And now because we love you ALL so very much, we've decided to throw in a giveaway as well! Good luck! This is open internationally! 

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Friday Fever: "Protecting Truth" by Michelle Warren

Friday Fever is a weekly event hosted here at Girls *Heart* Books. Every Friday, we will showcase one of our favorite steamy and/or romantic scenes from the YA & New Adult universe. You know the ones we're talking about; those that get your pulse thumping and your temperature rising. Enjoy.

This week I'm ALL about Protecting Truth, the second book in the Seraphina Parrish trilogy by Michelle Warren. I can't help it, guys, really. You MUST read this book, I wouldn't steer you wrong. So here is a nice steamy scene that left me gasping. 

"Aren't you the one who told me to move on, Seraphina? What was it you said exactly? 'Find someone new,' I think it was." He drags me out a set of ornate doors and onto a veranda that overlooks a holographic city. Turner kicks the doors closed behind us. The party and music disappear, leaving us in silence.

"Uh!" I grunt and stomp away, but he latches onto my arm.

"No! We're having this out now! You aren't going anywhere!" He swings me back to face him. "Why don't you ask yourself why you're so jealous of her?"

"Jealous! I am not!" I scream. "You're out of your delusional mind!" I pull away.

But he isn't done with me. He pulls me back again. My body lands with my chest against his. Before I can react or even say another word, he crushes his lips into mine and kisses me. I struggle to get away, but he holds me there, letting his hungry fingers skim over my shoulders and down my back. His kisses are frantic, hot, and out of control. I lose my mind, because suddenly, I kiss him back.

All the tension that has built up between us explodes into fireworks. They sizzle through my veins, shooting throughout my body. The kiss, heated with passion, is the consequence of raw and careless emotional disturbance that's been building for months. His scorching lips work mine over. I reach into his dark hair and twine my fingers into its roots, pulling him closer, gasping for more.

Turner kisses the line of my collarbone and bare shoulders. In the frenzy, he lifts me from the floor and staggers backward. I land seated on a ledge and lock my legs around his hips. Then I grab his collar, jerk him closer, and vanish into absolute delirium. There's passion-so much more intense passion than I've ever felt before."

Phew! Don't know about you guys, but I love it! 

"Protecting Truth" by Michelle Warren: Review & Giveaway

Protecting Truth

The Seraphina Parrish Trilogy Book #2 

By Michelle Warren

Seraphina’s keeping a secret from her Wandering team: she’s perfecting her fighting skills. But telling Sam and Bishop the truth would only alert them to her plan: to go back in time, save her mom, and finish what she started. With the help of Turner, Bishop’s handsome twin, she progresses toward her goal but plummets deeper into dangerous territory where the lines of friendship and romance are blurred. One passionate kiss changes everything, leading Sera to unravel a shocking web of family secrets, heartbreaking ulterior motives, and sinister agendas. Love and lies collide in a haunting climax, where the truest souls may not survive.

Protecting Truth is the second book in The Seraphina Parrish Trilogy by Michelle Warren. I have been anxious to read this book since I finished Wander Dust so I was very excited when I learned the book was available to be reviewed. This installment picks up a few months from the end of the first book and we dive right back into the action.

Where do I begin? First I have to gush that I adore Michelle Warren and this world she has crafted for us to enjoy. Just the idea of being able to go anywhere you wanted in time to witness historical events is very appealing to me. Add the romance, suspense and action and this series is absolutely perfect for me. 

The story is told from the point of view of our main character, Sera. She is such a strong, brave character and I love her. She has grown a lot since the beginning of Wander Dust as have the other characters we met. We also meet some new characters. Most notably, Bishop's twin brother, Turner. Now, I adore Bishop but Turner is a thousand times more interesting. Intense and edgy, he draws you in from the first moment you meet him. 

Bursting with action, suspense and twists that will leave you gaping in open-mouthed shock, Protecting Truth is an intense and highly enjoyable read. There isn't a dull moment in the entire book. I can't wait for the conclusion to this amazing series.

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And now for the Giveaway!

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Michelle Warren is the author of Wander Dust, the first book in The Seraphina Parrish Trilogy. She didn't travel the road to writer immediately. First, she spent over a decade as professional illustrator and designer. Her artistic creativity combined with her love of science fiction, paranormal, and fantasy led her to write her first YA novel. Michelle loves reading and traveling to places that inspire her to create. She resides in Maryland, in a historic Baltimore row-home, with her wonderful husband.

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Teaser Tuesday: Protecting Truth by Michelle Warren

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly event hosted by MizB at Should Be Reading. Anyone can participate! All you have to do is:

• Grab your current read

• Open to a random page

• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page

• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)

• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

My Teaser this week is from:

"Perpetua looks over and gives me one of her evil little smiles. Maybe I can pulverize her while no one's watching."

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That's my teaser, what's yours? 

Cover Reveal for Book 2 in the Seraphina Parrish Trilogy by Michelle Warren

We need a big old drum roll here guys! I am so excited to be able to reveal the cover of Book 2 in the Seraphina Parrish Trilogy by Michelle Warren! Release date & summary are coming soon, so I'll be sure to update you guys when we get that info. I really cannot wait to read this book, I adored the first one!

So now, without further ado, I give you:

For those of you who have not yet read Wander Dust, the 1st book in this series, take a look at this!

And for a limited time only, be sure to take advantage of this great deal on a fantastic read!! 

For more information about Michelle Warren and The Seraphina Parrish Trilogy: 

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And now because you guys ROCK and you deserve a little surprise, I give you the Wander Dust Giveaway!

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Author Appreciation Day 9:The Marvelously Multi-Talented Michelle Warren!

Today we are going to talk about why I adore Michelle Warren, author of Wander Dust (Book 1 in the Seraphina Parrish trilogy). Did you know she designed that beautiful cover? I love it. I love the book as well & she's pretty fabulous, too.

Michelle Warren 

I came across Michelle on facebook, of all places! One of the blogs I follow had posted about her page & I went to check it out. The cover of Wander Dust is really what caught my attention at first. And then Michelle posted on the page about bloggers who were interested in reading the book contacting her. Of course I did so,  right away!  After reading ( and loving) Wander Dust, I asked Michelle to answer a few questions for our readers & she was kind enough to do so! (See interview below!)

Now onto WHY I love her. Well, it's simple; Michelle Warren has crafted a story you want to crawl inside and characters you want to hang out with every day! I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it. I can't wait for Sera's next adventure! And now, without further ado, here is my interview with Michelle Warren. 

1- What idea sparked the creation of Wander Dust?

Michelle: The concept for Wander Dust originally came from a conversation I had with my sister about traveling through time. I’m fascinated by science fiction, because it seems unreal but may be completely possible one day.

I love this quote from Arthur C. Clarke:
"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."


2- Which of your characters is the hardest to write?

Michelle: Actually, Seraphina's character was difficult to write. I wanted her to be strong and independent. I wrote several scenes many different ways before I was happy with the outcome. Also, I wanted to make her reaction to her new surroundings/ability believable so that stepping into her new fantasy world would feel comfortable to the reader.


3- What inspired you to start writing?

Michelle: A few years ago, I saw an inspirational interview with an author. She mentioned that to escape her everyday world, she made up stories in her head. This idea fascinated me. I’m sure this is no breakthrough to a writer. To me, as an artist, it seemed like a fun idea, a new way to release my creativity. I started playing with story ideas in my mind. Occasionally, I would sketch the scenes in a notebook. I did this for almost a year. Not long after, the recession hit my home. With the new stress, I found myself needing even more of an escape, so I started writing. I guess you could say the recession made me write. Sometimes good things come from undesirable experiences.


4- Can you give us any info on what happens in the next book?

Michelle: Many readers have asked me about Bishop. I can assure you that book two will delve deeper into he and Sera's relationship. We'll also learn more about the Society of Wanderers. There will be a few new character additions that I'm really excited about.

5- When can we expect the next installment in Sera's story?

Michelle: I'm currently working on draft one of book two. There will be a title and cover reveal this spring, but I have yet to set a release date.

Thank you so much Michelle!! 

Michelle: Thanks so very much for the opportunity!

Wander Dust by Michelle Warren: Review

Ever since her sixteenth birthday, strange things keep happening to Seraphina Parrish.

The Lady in Black… burns Sera’s memories.

Unexplainable Premonitions… catapult her to other cities.

The Grungy Gang… wants to kill her.

And a beautiful, mysterious boy… stalks her.

But when Sera moves to Chicago, and her aunt reveals their family connection to a centuries old, secret society, she is immediately thrust into an unbelievable fantasy world, leading her on a quest to unravel the mysteries that plague her. In the end, their meanings crash into an epic struggle of loyalty and betrayal, and she’ll be forced to choose between the boy who has stolen her heart and the thing she desires most.

Wander Dust is the breathtaking fantasy that will catapult you through a story of time, adventure, and love. (Amazon)

Wander Dust is the first book in the Seraphina Parrish trilogy by Michelle Warren. I was lucky enough to be given an opportunity by the author to review this book & I’m ordering a physical copy for my bookshelf as soon as I’m done writing this.  The story takes place in our modern day world where the Normals (regular people) don’t know about the Wanderers roaming through their lives in the past, present and future.   It’s a must read, in my opinion.

The story is told from the point of view of our main character, Seraphina. She is witty, strong, independent and extremely likeable. My very favorite thing about Sera though, is that she’s unique; no cookie cutter heroine here. She very clearly is not a damsel in distress (amen!) and never wants to find herself in a situation where she needs to rely on someone else to save her.  She also manages to stay true to herself as a person while still growing where she needs to. Then we have the male lead, Bishop; he is Sera’s Protector and he is something of an enigma throughout the book. Honestly, though, the more you learn about him, the more you just love him.   

The story is fast paced from beginning to end and beautifully told. There are no lulls in the plot; it flies right on through without a wasted word.  I was on the edge of my seat through the whole book. I simply HAD to know what was going to happen next. The twists in the story really keep you guessing and I will definitely be re-reading this one before too long.   I cannot wait for the next installment! 

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