-
Gallowglass by Jennifer Allis Provost @parthalan #RLFblog #urbanfantasy
Welcome Jennifer Allis Provost author of Gallowglass, a new urban fantasy.
Why did you write this book?
I originally set out to write this book almost ten years ago. I was researching Celtic myths when I came across a book written in the seventeenth century called The Secret commonwealth of elves, Fauns, and Fairies, which was notorious because the author—one Robert Kirk–had supposedly angered the fairies by revealing their secrets, so they captured him and imprisoned him in a tree. (For real. Go ahead, Google it. I’ll wait.)
Anyway, I couldn’t stop thinking about Robert, wondering if he was really stuck in the tree or if he got to wander around Fairyland, and eventually I decided that he’d become the Seelie Queen’s personal assassin, her gallowglass. And here we are today.
What is your favorite genre to read?
Urban fantasy and paranormal romance.
Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
Does R2D2 count?
What are you working on at the moment?
I’m finishing up the sequel to Gallowglass, Walker, and working on the fourth installment of my epic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Parthalan. I’ve also got a Secret Project brewing, which has supernatural elements I’ve never worked with before. Exciting times!
What books will we see from you in coming months?
Walker (Gallowglass #2), Golem (Parthalan #4) and the aforementioned Secret Project.
Please tell us about your latest book.
Genre urban fantasy, paranormal romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Karina didn’t set out to free the Seelie Queen’s gallowglass. Now she’ll do anything to keep him.
After Karina and her brother, Chris’s, lives fall apart in separate yet equally spectacular ways, they leave New York behind and head to the UK. Karina buries herself in research for her doctoral thesis, all the while studiously not thinking about the man who broke her heart, while Chris—who’d been a best-selling author before his ex-fiancée sued him for plagiarism—drinks his way across the British Isles.
In Scotland, they visit the grave of Robert Kirk, a seventeenth- century minister who was kidnapped by fairies. No one is more shocked than Karina when a handsome man with a Scottish brogue appears, claiming to be the Robert Kirk of legend. What’s more, he says he spent the last few hundred years as the Gallowglass, the Seelie Queen’s personal assassin. When they’re attacked by demons, Karina understands how dearly the queen wants him back.
As Karina and Robert grow closer, Chris’s attempts to drown his sorrows lead him to a pub, and a woman called Sorcha. Chris is instantly smitten with her, so much so he spends days with Sorcha and lies to his sister about his whereabouts. When Chris comes home covered in fey kisses, Karina realizes that the Seelie Queen isn’t just after Robert.
Can Karina outsmart the Seelie Queen, or is Robert doomed to forever be the Gallowglass?
Publisher Bellatrix Press
Amazon http://amzn.to/2qaTKuM
Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/gallowglass-jennifer-allis-provost/1126185405?ean=2940154110164Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/gallowglass-4
Jennifer Allis Provost Social Media
Jennifer Allis Provost writes books about faeries, orcs and elves. Zombies too. She grew up in the wilds of Western Massachusetts and had read every book in the local library by age twelve. (It was a small library). An early love of mythology and folklore led to her epic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Parthalan, and her day job as a cubicle monkey helped shape her urban fantasy, Copper Girl. When she’s not writing about things that go bump in the night (and sometimes during the day) she’s working on her MFA in Creative Nonfiction.
Web and blog https://authorjenniferallisprovost.com//
Twitter https://twitter.com/parthalan
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/copperraven
Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/jennallis/
Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2975887.Jennifer_Allis_Provost
Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Jennifer-Allis-Provost/e/B003LXSUFU/ -
Changing Fate a new novel @parthalan #RLFblog #romance #contemporary
Today’s featured book is Changing Fate by Jennifer Allis Provost.Genre Contemporary RomanceBook heat level (based on movie ratings): R“What would you give for a second chance with your first love?”Cindy has loved Sean O’Rourke for as long as she can remember…When Cindy Cavanaugh got pregnant at fifteen, she wasn’t worried. After all, she knew Sean would always be there for her and their baby. Now twenty years have gone by, and she’s Cindy Sullivan, stuck in a loveless marriage to Patrick, an ethically corrupt lawyer who controls her every move… And the daughter she shares with Sean is getting married.Sean has never gotten over his first love, and seeing her again is almost more than he can bear…When Sean arrives at his daughter’s wedding rehearsal, it isn’t the bride who takes his breath away. Cindy is just as smart and funny, but she not only is she married—Sean is in an unhappy relationship of his own. It seems their love is nothing more than a fond memory.A moment of passion leads to unexpected complications…After a few stolen moments during the reception, Sean is determined to be with Cindy again. As for Cindy, the only thing keeping her married is her controlling husband’s ironclad prenuptial agreement—until she learns that her tryst with Sean led to more than just passion. Seeing this as her long awaited second chance, Cindy leaves her husband and runs back to Sean, but Patrick is prepared to use any means necessary—legal or otherwise—to keep Cindy by his side.As Cindy and Sean struggle to build a new life together, will they succeed in Changing Fate?Publisher Limitless BooksAmazon http://amzn.to/2nxoiCTJennifer Allis Provost Social Media
Jennifer writes books about faeries, orcs and elves. Zombies too. She grew up in the wilds of Western Massachusetts and had read every book in the local library by age twelve. (It was a small library). An early love of mythology and folklore led to her epic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Parthalan, and her day job as a cubicle monkey helped shape her urban fantasy, Copper Girl. When she’s not writing about things that go bump in the night (and sometimes during the day) she’s working on her MFA in Creative Nonfiction.Website http://authorjenniferallisprovost.com/
Blog http://authorjenniferallisprovost.com/
Twitter https://twitter.com/parthalan
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/copperraven/
Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/jennallis/
Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2975887.Jennifer_Allis_Provost
Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Jennifer-Allis-Provost/e/B003LXSUFU/ -
#Romance Lives Forever @KMNbooks @stephanieberget #RLFblog
The Top Blogger for this month is Karen Michelle Nutt, who wins a month of free advertising on the blog. Top Blogger of 2016 was Susan V Vaughn, who won a year of free advertising for 2017.About Karen Michelle Nutt
Website http://www.kmnbooks.comBlog http://kmnbooks.blogspot.comTwitter https://twitter.com/KMNbooksPinterest http://pinterest.com/karenmnutt/Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Karen-Michelle-Nutt/e/B002BLLBPEGillian’s Book Covers, “Judge Your Book By Its Cover” http://judgeyourbookbyitscover.blogspot.com/Anthology Coordinator at VTP http://victorytalespress.comTop Five Bloggers for the Month
Each month, the RLF Gems post ranks in the top ten but is not counted, in order to focus on guests. The winners are judged by cumulative page views, including return and unique visits. There was a tie for fifth place.Congratulations to each one!1. Karen Michelle Nutt2. Ginger Monette3. Jack Croxall4. Kate Hill5. Collette Cameron5. Jennifer Allis ProvostHonorable mention: Stephanie Berget and Alyson HaleTop Chatters for the Month
Because the person who gets the most comments in a month is not always the person who gets the most page views per month, I instituted the Top Chatter Award. This is the award for the person who receives the most comments. To win, a guest must have five or more comments (not counting the guest author’s). There can be up to three winners.This month’s winners are:Stephanie BergetRomance Lives Forever features authors and new books. It has a blogger’s FAQ page with a downloadable guide and optional interviews.Each post is featured on the Romance Lives Forever Pinterest board within a few days after it goes live. http://www.pinterest.com/kayelleallen/romance-lives-forever-rlfblog/Be a Guest Author
Romance Lives Forever uses Signup Genius to schedule guests. The system also reminds authors of their visit. One post is available each day. Once you choose a date, no one else will be able to take it. You can sign up for more than one visit; however, each visit must be in a different month.January – AprilMarch – JuneJuly – SeptemberOctober – DecemberMy thanks to all who took part this month. You made Romance Lives Forever a great place to discover new books and authors.Other participants this month in alphabetical order by first name are:
Barb Caffrey, Beverley Bateman, Ciara Gold, Claire Gem, Diane Noble, Houston Havens, Izzy Szyn, Jean Joachim, Jennifer Loring, Jessie Clever, Kate Hill, Kayelle Allen, Kaylin McFarren, Kelly Fletcher, Kris Bock, Linda Rae Sande, Madison Michael, Mary E Thompson, Paula Sharon, Saloni Quinby, Shari Elder, Susana Ellis, Tina Donahue -
Rise of the Deva’shi by @parthalan #RLFblog #fantasy #romance
Welcome Jennifer Allis Provost author of Rise of the Deva’shi,
a new fantasy romance.Why did you write
this book?There’s no better way to put it–I had to. The main
characters in this book–Latera and Aeolmar–are the first characters I created
with the intent of writing a book. Their current incarnations hardly resemble
the rough sketches and outlines I started out with; like any good characters,
they told me their story, and I just wrote it down. They were full of
surprises, but the core of the story, and their strong relationship, remained
the same.What is your favorite
genre to read?Fantasy and romanceWho is your favorite
character from fiction (not including your own)?Jamie Fraser from OutlanderWhat are you working
on at the moment?I’m working on the sequel to Rise of the Deva’shi, Golem,
and a new paranormal romance set in Scotland, Gallowglass.What books will we see
from you in coming months?Changing Fate (contemporary romance) releasing March 28,
2017Gallowglass (paranormal romance) releasing June 6, 2017Golem (Parthalan #4) (fantasy romance) September 2017Please tell us about
your latest book.Genre Fantasy, romanceBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13A stolen girl. A legendary champion. A plan that might
destroy Parthalan once and for all…Aeolmar, First Hunter of Parthalan, leads a solitary life.
Having long since abandoned his quest to kill Mersgoth–the demon that murdered
his family–Aeolmar moves through his days with cold efficiency. Everything
changes when he leads a training mission in Brennus, where he’s attacked by
Mersgoth himself, and saved by an unlikely heroine.Latera, first born and heir to Gannera’s throne, is
kidnapped and left for dead in Parthalan’s vast forests. A lone human amongst
Parthalan’s fae, she makes a home in Brennus, and lives a quiet life–until she
finds herself defending a wounded First Hunter from a clutch of demons.Back in Parthalan, Harek warns Asherah of something called
the deva’shi–a warrior loyal only to the demon lord, Asgeloth. Both Aeolmar
and Latera suspect that there is more to this deva’shi than what Harek has told
them, but before they can learn the truth, Parthalan’s borders are attacked.
Will Aeolmar and Latera be able to stop the deva’shi in time, or is it a
distraction to hide Harek’s true plans?Rise of the Deva’shi
Book three of the Chronicles of ParthalanPublisher Bellatrix PressAmazon http://amzn.to/2kNok6uBarnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rise-of-the-devashi-jennifer-allis-provost/1113022403?ean=2940011087103Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/19702Jennifer Allis Provost Social Media
Jennifer Allis Provost writes books about faeries, orcs and
elves. Zombies too. She grew up in the wilds of Western Massachusetts and had
read every book in the local library by age twelve. (It was a small library).
An early love of mythology and folklore led to her epic fantasy series, The
Chronicles of Parthalan, and her day job as a cubicle monkey helped shape her
urban fantasy, Copper Girl. When she’s not writing about things that go bump in
the night (and sometimes during the day) she’s working on her MFA in Creative
Nonfiction.Website https://authorjenniferallisprovost.com/
Twitter https://twitter.com/parthalan
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/copperraven/
Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/jennallis/
Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2975887.Jennifer_Allis_Provost
Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Jennifer-Allis-Provost/e/B003LXSUFU/
Newsletter https://authorjenniferallisprovost.com/contact/ -
Copper Veins by @parthalan #RLFblog #urbanfantasy #paranormalromance
Today’s featured book is Copper Veins by Jennifer Allis Provost.
About the Book
Title Copper Veins, Copper Legacy Book 3Genre urban fantasy, paranormal romanceAuthor Jennifer Allis ProvostBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13
Sara’s pretty sure her life is perfect.
Not only are she and Micah finally married, her father, who’d been missing since the Magic Wars, has been found. Actually, he just strode up to the manor’s front door, but whatever. Sara knows better than to look a gift horse in the mouth.
But Baudoin Corbeau isn’t content to return to family life. He’s decided that he will be the force of change in the Mundane world, and lead the Elemental resistance to victory with his children at his side. What’s worse, Baudoin doesn’t approve of Sara’s marriage, and makes every attempt to separate her from Micah.
After a visit to the Mundane realm leaves Sara, Max and Sadie imprisoned by the Peacekeepers, Sara’s doubts creep to the surface. Is her father right? Does she belong in the Mundane realm, not the Otherworld? Is Micah really the right man–make that elf–for her?Was marrying him a mistake?
Buy This Book
Publisher Spence City/Spencer Hill PressAbout the Author
Jennifer Allis Provost writes books about faeries, orcs and elves. Zombies too. She grew up in the wilds of Western Massachusetts and had read every book in the local library by age twelve. (It was a small library). An early love of mythology and folklore led to her epic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Parthalan, and her day job as a cubicle monkey helped shape her urban fantasy, Copper Girl. When she’s not writing about things that go bump in the night (and sometimes during the day) she’s working on her MFA in Creative Nonfiction.Author Social Media
Website https://authorjenniferallisprovost.com/about/Blog https://authorjenniferallisprovost.com/about/Twitter https://twitter.com/parthalanPinterest https://www.pinterest.com/jennallis/Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Jennifer-Allis-Provost/e/B003LXSUFU/ -
Copper Ravens by @parthalan #RLFblog #urbanfantasy #paranormalromance
Today’s featured book is Copper Ravens by Jennifer Allis Provost.About the Book
Title Copper RavensGenre urban fantasy, paranormal romanceAuthor Jennifer Allis ProvostBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13Sara should be happy.She has what every girl wants: a man who loves her, a beautiful home, and wealth beyond imagining. She rescued her brother from the Peacekeepers, destroyed the Iron Queen, and doesn’t have to go to her boring job any more. And yet Sara still doesn’t know if her father is alive or dead. Her mother hides in the garden, brooding about her missing husband. Her sister, the Inheritor of Metal, is scared of her own shadow, and her brother spends his days fighting and gambling. To add to Sara’s misery, the new queen (gold, of course) is more than a bit crazy, she misses her life in the Mundane world, and, worst of all, Micah wants to have children. A lot of them.As Sara wavers between happiness and homesickness, a conspiracy emerges against the Raven clan, implicating them in a plot to dethrone the Gold Queen. How can Sara prove her family’s innocence, and become the consort Micah needs her to be, without losing herself in the process?Copper Ravens: Book Two of the Copper LegacyBuy This Book
Publisher Spence City, an imprint of Spencer Hill PressBarnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/copper-ravens-jennifer-allis-provost/1117668072?ean=9781939392855About the Author
Jennifer Allis Provost writes books about faeries, orcs and elves. Zombies too. She grew up in the wilds of Western Massachusetts and had read every book in the local library by age twelve. (It was a small library). An early love of mythology and folklore led to her epic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Parthalan, and her day job as a cubicle monkey helped shape her urban fantasy, Copper Girl. When she’s not writing about things that go bump in the night (and sometimes during the day) she’s working on her MFA in Creative Nonfiction.Author Social Media
Twitter https://twitter.com/parthalanPinterest https://www.pinterest.com/jennallis/Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Jennifer-Allis-Provost/e/B003LXSUFU/