Showing posts with label Heather McCorkle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Heather McCorkle. Show all posts

Friday, February 1, 2013

New Indie Elite Release and Tour

My new fantasy novel, The Dragon Empire, is releasing officially in eBook this February (and in paperback in March)! If you'd like to help me celebrate by posting about it (then you rock and I owe you chocolate or a great cup of coffee), please fill out the form below and I'll send you everything you need. Once I've sent the info to you, feel free to post any time you can, in February would be great, but if you can't post until March or April, that's good too. Sorry for the form but it's SO much easier to keep track of than comments. Feel free to drop me a comment too though. :)

~Heather
Author of the paranormal Earth-conscious channeler series: Born of Fire (FREE novella), The Secret of Spruce KnollChanneler's ChoiceRise of a Rector, and the historical fantasy, To Ride A Puca. Heather also has stories in the following anthologies: In His Eyes (FREE) and Winter Wonders

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Call For Cover Reveal Participants


If you haven't heard the news, my first epic fantasy novel, The Dragon Empire, is releasing in Spring of Next year! To celebrate I'm doing a cover reveal in January and I'd love it if all of you would like to participate. It begins January 14th and goes through to whenever you have time to post. To be a part of it drop by Xpresso Reads Book Tours and sign up.

The Dragon Empire will still be appropriate for older YA, but isn't written with YA as the primary target audience. The beauty of it is, it isn't really written with any target audience in mind. This one just flowed from that wonderful creative place that demands a writer to write. To add it to your Goodreads list, and to read more about it, click here.

Here is a teaser: On Yacrana, dragons stand at the top of the evolutionary ladder instead of humans. Such an advanced species is not without its issues though.

~Heather

Heather McCorkle is the author of the paranormal Earth-conscious channeler series: Born of Fire (FREE novella), The Secret of Spruce KnollChanneler's ChoiceRise of a Rector, and the historical fantasy, To Ride A Puca. Heather also has stories in the following anthologies: In His Eyes (FREE) and Winter Wonders


Monday, September 10, 2012

The Cover Contessa Reviews Puca

Brooke of The Cover Contessa has reviewed Heather McCorkle's To Ride A Puca and gave it four stars! Here is a bit of her review:

"The book was engaging and, for me, a page turner. I really got immersed in the reading and didn't want to put it down. ... It's a dark and sexy historical novel that will keep you enthralled from beginning to end!"~Brooke of The Cover Contessa.

To read the rest of Brooke's in-depth review click here. You can find To Ride A Puca on Amazon, B&N, The Book Depository, and more. 

Monday, August 20, 2012

Cover Reveal Contest for Rise of a Rector

It’s coming, the anticipated final book in Heather McCorkle's channeler series, Rise of a Rector. The scheduled release date is the beginning of October but Heather tells us it could be a bit sooner. She's revealing the cover and you’re invited to the celebration. All next week from Monday the 27th through Friday the 31st those who would like to reveal the cover with Heather will also get an excerpt to post as well. And there’s more!

Every blogger who participates will be entered into a contest to win an eBook of their choice. And, for your readers, Heather will be giving away an eBook of To Ride A Puca. She'll make it nice and easy for you with rafflecopter forms and a readymade post that you can copy and paste.

If you’d like to participate by helping her shout out about the cover (and enter to win an eBook of your choice) please fill out the rafflecopter form below.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Monday, July 23, 2012

I Heart YA Books reviews To Ride A Puca


Debbie of the fantastic book blog, I Heart YA Books, has reviewed Heather McCorkle's historical fantasy, To Ride A Puca, and gave it five hearts! Huge congrats to Heather on another glowing review for her new novel. Here is a bit from Debbie:
"To Ride A Puca is an amazing Historical/Fantasy adventure about the Druids of Ireland, and the war they’re waging against the barbaric people known as the Dane, who are trying to take their land and kill all Druids...To Ride A Puca is an awesome, mature YA Historical Fantasy adventure. McCorkle writes such fantastic characters in this story that I love them all, especially the horse, Dubh. I recommend To Ride A Puca as a must read."~ Debbie of I Heart YA Books.To read the entire review click on the link provided above. Haven't heard of To Ride A Puca yet? Here is a bit about it:
Invaders are coming to take what isn't theirs, again.

Neala wants to stand and fight for her homeland, but as one of the last druids, she may be standing alone.

Persecuted, hunted down, forced to live in obscurity, the druids have all but given up. Can the determination of a girl who has barely come into her power bring them together? Or, just when she finally finds her place among her kind, will they end up losing a homeland their very magic is tied to?

Links:
GoodreadsAmazonB&NThe Book Depository.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Four IE Members Books have gone FREE

Four of the Indie Elite members currently have novellas that have gone free on Amazon and Barnes and Noble! Grab them up quick because you never know how long Amazon or Barnes and Noble will keep them free!

Born of Fire by Heather McCorkle is FREE on Amazon (hopefully it will go free on Barnes and Noble soon, we'll keep you updated). Here is a bit about it:

The story of the night Aiden was born has never been told, until now. Fleeing the Hunter's, Kevan and Shannon O'Reilly find their way to Spruce Knoll Colorado, assuming they'll be safe in America. Their unborn son is special, even for a druid, or channeler as the American's like to call their kind. But why the Hunter's, people who are sworn to keep their kind safe, are after them is a mystery. All they know is that if they don't outrun them they'll be killed.

Trouble has followed them to Spruce Knoll and just when it seems it may be too late, they discover why.

Dies Irae by Christine Fonseca is FREE on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Here is a bit about it:

Some sacrifices should never be made—even for love.

Mikayel lives by one rule—obey the orders of the angelic Council at all costs. That is, until he and his friends, Azza and Demi, are sent to Earth. Assigned as Watchers while they await their decision of which angelic order to serve, the three assume the bodies of teenagers and experience life as human.

The sensations are overwhelming as the angels experience a host of human emotions—rage, terror, love—and come ever closer to breaking one of the unbreakable rules—never fall in love.

But being human isn’t the only problem facing the three angels. Unbeknownst to the Council, demonic activity is on the rise, threatening to break a tenuous peace that has existed for a millennia; a peace Azza seems bent on destroying.

Caught in a struggle for power with unseen demonic forces and Azza, and fighting against his rising emotional attachment to Demi, Mikayel must now decide how much he is willing to sacrifice for his new found love—a decision that could reignite an ancient war and will threaten the only thing that matters to the angels, the survival of humanity.


Mea Culpa by Christine Fonseca is FREE on Amazon (hopefully it will go free on Barnes and Noble soon, we'll keep you updated). Here is a bit about it:

Everything has a price, especially duty. And love.

Azza's attacks are always deadly...ALWAYS. But that was before Nesy. And before Mikayel and Zane. Now, death has a new enemy. But, what's the cost for saving a life?

MEA CULPA follows one angel's quest to save his best friend. This novella is a bridge between Christine's first full-length novel, Lacrimosa, and her second full-length novel, Libera Me (releasing soon).




Seaweed by Elle Strauss is free on Amazon. Here is a bit about it:


Dori Seward can’t wait to get out of Eastcove, a sleepy fishing village on the border of New Brunswick and Maine. She bides her time by hanging out with friends, attending swim club, and holding her biggest competition, Colby–who wants more than just friendship, at arm’s length.

Then Tor Riley comes to town and he has everything Dori dreams of in a boyfriend–looks, athleticism and mystery.

But Tor also has a tantalizing secret and Dori is determined to find out what it is. The truth is crazier than her wildest imaginations and more dangerous, too. Dori has new enemies, and they will do anything to get to her.

Her life, her dreams and her love for Tor are all weighing in the balance. Will Dori risk it all in order to have it all?

Both Promise (the first full-length novel in the Soul Saver series) and Genesis: A Soul Savers Novella by Kristie Cook, have gone free on Amazon! Here is a bit about them both:


Prequel to the award-winning, best-selling Soul Savers Series by Kristie Cook. "Kristie Cook did it again! Immerse yourselves in the Amadis history, rich with deception, suspense, and oh the passion." - Brenda Pandos, Author of The Talisman Series *** A father who reveals his truth. Twins who take different paths—one light, one dark. Angels who have plans for them both And Demons who do as well. So the Earthly battle for souls ignites… A tale that is over 2,000 years old, this is the story of the Amadis beginnings.






When Alexis Ames is attacked by creatures that can't be real, she decides it's time she learns who she really is, with or without the help of her mother, who guards their family's secrets closely. After meeting the inhumanly attractive, multi-talented Tristan Knight, however, Alexis retreats behind her façade of normalcy...until she discovers he's not exactly normal either. Then their secrets begin to unravel.
Their union brings hope and promise to her family's secret society, the Angels' army, and to the future of mankind. But it also incites a dangerous pursuit by the enemy - Satan's minions and Tristan's creators. After all, Alexis and Tristan are a match made in Heaven and in Hell.

Now stretch out those clicking fingers, go download, and get ready for some fantastic free reads!

Monday, July 9, 2012

Me, My Shelf, And I reviews To Ride A Puca

Yvette of the popular Me, My Shelf, and I book blog has reviewed Heather McCorkle's historical fantasy, To Ride A Puca and it received her highest marks. Congrats Heather! Here's is a bit from Yvette:

"I really, really liked this book, so much so that I plan on reading some others written by this author... The story was beautifully written and I at least could feel that I was in the scenes. The love story told here isn’t only between a girl and a boy but between a heart and a homeland and sense of belonging." ~Yvette of Me My Shelf, and I.

To read the entire review click on the link provided above. Haven't heard of To Ride A Puca yet? Here is a bit about it:

Invaders are coming to take what isn't theirs, again.

Neala wants to stand and fight for her homeland, but as one of the last druids, she may be standing alone.

Persecuted, hunted down, forced to live in obscurity, the druids have all but given up. Can the determination of a girl who has barely come into her power bring them together? Or, just when she finally finds her place among her kind, will they end up losing a homeland their very magic is tied to?

Links:
GoodreadsAmazonB&NThe Book Depository.

Monday, July 2, 2012

The Reading Cafe Reviews To Ride A Puca

Jules of the fabulous website dedicated to great reads, The Reading Cafe has reviewed Heather McCorkle's To Ride A Puca. Congrats Heather!

"The layers of reinterpreted history, magic and an average relatable girl give the story originality...This was an engaging story from start to finish. If you love reading about Irish folklore and legends, you will love To Ride A Puca. It is also a fast read, geared for the mature YA fan."~ Jules of The Reading Cafe.

To read the entire review click on the link provided above. Haven't heard of To Ride A Puca yet? Here is a bit about it:

Invaders are coming to take what isn't theirs, again.

Neala wants to stand and fight for her homeland, but as one of the last druids, she may be standing alone.

Persecuted, hunted down, forced to live in obscurity, the druids have all but given up. Can the determination of a girl who has barely come into her power bring them together? Or, just when she finally finds her place among her kind, will they end up losing a homeland their very magic is tied to?

Links:
GoodreadsAmazonB&NThe Book Depository.

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Reader Girls Review To Ride A Puca

The renowned Reader Girls have reviewed Heather McCorkle's historical fantasy, To Ride A Puca, and they loved it! Congratulations Heather! Here is a snippet of the review:

Rating:
I LOVED IT!

"When I come across a really good fantasy novel I don't fully realize it until I've reached the final period. When the author's words have the ability to suck me into a new world filled with new faces, powers, settings, and more, and then keep me hooked throughout the ups and downs until I've forgotten I'm a reader and thinking I am the main character--that's the true sign of something wonderful. Heather McCorkle's To Ride A Puca is such a novel."~Reader Girls.

To read the entire review click on the link provided above. Haven't heard of To Ride A Puca yet? Here is a bit about it:

Invaders are coming to take what isn't theirs, again. 

Neala wants to stand and fight for her homeland, but as one of the last druids, she may be standing alone. 

Persecuted, hunted down, forced to live in obscurity, the druids have all but given up. Can the determination of a girl who has barely come into her power bring them together? Or, just when she finally finds her place among her kind, will they end up losing a homeland their very magic is tied to?

Links:

Monday, May 14, 2012

Heather McCorkle's New Book Has Released


Congratulations to Heather McCorkle whose young adult historical fantasy, To Ride A Púca just released! Though it is young adult it's recommended for mature YA and up. This novel is about the last of the druids in ancient Ireland and is now available in hardback and eBook at B&NAmazon, and other retail sites. The tour is coming soon as well, beginning May 21st and going well into June. Heather will be giving away signed copies of some of her favorite books by some amazing authors. You won't want to miss it! For more details on the tour go here

 
Here is a bit about the novel:

Invaders are coming to take what isn't theirs, again.

Neala wants to stand and fight for her homeland, but as one of the last druids, she may be standing alone.

Persecuted, hunted down, forced to live in obscurity, the druids have all but given up. Can the determination of a girl who has barely come into her power bring them together? Or, just when she finally finds her place among her kind, will they end up losing a homeland their very magic is tied to?

You can add it to your Goodreads lists here. Though To Ride A Púca is a channeler novel, it is not part of Heather's channeler series. It's a stand alone novel which explores the history of the ancestors of one of the main characters in the channeler series.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Live Chat with Christine Fonseca & Heather McCorkle

A live author chat with the Indie Elite's own Christine Fonseca and Heather McCorkle is happening tonight, April 17th at 5pm Pacific Time, right here on the Indie Elite site! To participate all you have to do is log in below (NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED) to chat. They'll be chatting about their novels, publishing, editing, writing, you name it! And they'll be giving away books and swag throughout the chat.

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Live Author Chat Coming Soon

A live author chat with the Indie Elite's own Christine Fonseca and Heather McCorkle is coming on Tuesday April 17th at 5pm Pacific Time, right here on the Indie Elite site! To participate all you have to do is click on the chat button above and log in (no worries, NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED) to chat. They'll be chatting about their novels, publishing, editing, writing, you name it! And they'll be giving away books and swag throughout the chat. Hope to see you here Tuesday the 17th!

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Biggest Fan Nook Giveaway


Two of the Indie Elite, Christine Fonseca and Heather McCorkle, are doing a fantastic giveaway geared specifically toward their fans that you won't want to miss. You can win great books or even a Nook Simple Touch. Here are the details:

Be a fan and read and review any of the following books:
DIES IRAE                                                                                                LACRIMOSA

                                                       
THE SECRET OF SPRUCE KNOLL 
(Compass Press version)                                                                               BORN OF FIRE



CHANNELER'S CHOICE                                                                      BORN OF FIRE & DIES IRAE                                                              (Special Compass Press Print Edition)



Get Points for any of the following:+1 for a review of each title on your blog (past or present)
+1 for a review of each title on Goodreads
+3 for a review of each title on Amazon
+3 for a review of each title on B&N
+2 for a review of each title on any other retail site

The ladies only ask two things, that you please review after you read, and that your are honest. They're not looking for gushing reviews here (though those are wonderful and will of course count) and they're thrilled at three and four stars as well as five. Anything below three stars is a pretty universal sign that you didn't like the novel and those reviews will not count toward your points. The winner doesn't have to be a follower of their blogs but of course we'd love it if you were because we like to connect with our fans.

There will be second and third place winners as well, both of which include signed copies of our books and bookish swag. Keep track of the fun on twitter with the hashtag #YAFAN To enter the contest click HERE.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Next Installment in the Channeler Series

For those who haven't seen it out and about yet, the next installment of the channeler series by Heather McCorkle, is out! It's available in both hardback and eBook from Compass Press at all major retailers. Here is a bit about it:

With her parents’ murderers dead, Eren can finally concentrate on fitting in at Spruce Knoll High, not to mention figuring out what it means to be a channeler. If only it were that easy. It turns out she isn’t normal even among channelers - she may be a legendary warrior meant to protect the earth in a last great battle.

But Mayan prophecies are the least of her worries as she involuntarily starts to gather her own Society, another girl moves in on Aiden, her powers rage out of control, and worst of all, someone is stalking her. To top it all off, Eren discovers she doesn’t have to be a channeler after all - she has a choice.

As an old threat closes in and she risks ending up like her parents, she is forced to decide. Be a normal teenager and leave the legendary warrior stuff to someone else, or embrace a dark destiny?

Heather hinted that she'll be announcing a huge contest next week that involves this novel.

A few places you can find it: 

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Review Of Born Of Fire

A short while ago Heather McCorkle released her channeler novella, Born Of Fire and it's been gathering some
great response. Shana of Sizzling Reads had this to say about it:

Shana: Heather's writing flowed throughout the story, creating a very visual and imaginative read. I got glimpses of what to expect and I thoroughly enjoyed what I saw.

To read the rest of Shana's review click here. You can find Born Of Fire on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.