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It's been super busy of late in the Mallon household with lots of personal and writing goals going on. I have been working on an audiobook of Bloodstone! We are currently at the halfway mark. Also, I've been beta reading for fellow author Richard Dee, just completed his excellent Sci Fi read which comes out in June,
We Are Saul.
And... guess what happened? Yes, finally - the launch of Golden Healer... how exciting is that!
Promo posts have already begun and sales are doing well - in both books - the first in the series Bloodstone and the new release Golden Healer!
Check out talented paranormal author S C Skillman - Sheila's launch post about it here:
https://scskillman.com/2022/01/25/introducing-golden-healer-new-ya-paranormal-fiction-by-mj-mallon-out-now/BLURB
Golden Healer is The 2nd in The YA Paranormal Adventure Series – The Curse of Time
I didn’t think my life could get any weirder, until the dreaded rollercoaster…
Amelina Scott's destiny is to be a Krystallos: a magician of light, chosen to learn the ways of crystal magic on her 16th birthday. Located on a river pathway in a mysterious part of Cambridge, the Crystal Cottage is guarded by mythical beings.
Unfortunately, there are those who seek to harm this haven of light. Learning of Ryder - a Shadow Sorcerer with hypnotic powers - Amelina discovers that her own magic is now threatened, and that the Curse of Time might be unleashed again.
As secrets abound and the creatures of the Chronophage come alive, can Amelina become the true magician she needs to be?
A unique, imaginative mystery full of magic-wielding and dark elements, Bloodstone is a riveting adventure for anyone interested in fantasy, mythology or the world of the paranormal. NOTE: this book contains mention of self-harm, mental health issues and alludes to the potential dangers of sexual attraction, which may trigger younger/sensitive readers.
Goodreads link:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60216858-golden-healer
Buy Link: https://books2read.com/u/mgjY67
I'm been thrilled by the support of the writing community with wonderful reviews of Bloodstone and support from fellow authors. And, ARC reviewers will be posting their reviews of Golden Healer soon...
Bloodstone (The Curse Of Time Book 1) - YA Fantasy
Review copies are still available to request in two places at the moment - via Book Sirens and Booksprout. I am doing a comparison of the two sites. So, please do consider downloading a copy and leaving a review via these sites.
https://booksprout.co/arc/83725/bloodstone-a-paranormal-fantasy-adventure-the-curse-of-time-book-1
Book Sirens.
https://booksirens.com/book/H4SI6L4/Q9PZX3A
Here is the most recent Goodreads review today!
Latest 5 star review for Bloodstone from
Pam C Golden. Many thanks Pam, so glad you enjoyed! Made my day.
Amelina is attracted to Ryder, but should she be wary? The elusive crystal cottage is intriguing, but is it a good or a bad influence? Is Amelina the girl she thinks she is, or something more special? What are the mysterious dangers around her? As the book begins, these questions tumble in the reader’s mind. Amelina conveys life as a teenager well; with all the confusion and partial understanding, the sense of feeling grown up, yet still needing childhood comforts. Gradually, the answers are revealed as the imaginative and intricate tale unfolds of friendship, betrayal and mystery. An interesting read, with the promise of more to come.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Blurb - Bloodstone (The Curse of Time - Book 1)
I didn’t think my life could get weirder, but I was wrong…
Fifteen-year-old Amelina Scott lives in Cambridge with her dysfunctional family, a mysterious black cat, and an unusual girl who is imprisoned within the mirrors located in her house.
When an unexpected message arrives inviting her to visit the Crystal Cottage, she sets off on a forbidden path where she encounters Ryder: a charismatic, perplexing stranger.
With the help of a magical paint set and some crystal wizard stones, can Amelina discover the truth about her family?
A unique, imaginative mystery full of magic-wielding and dark elements, Bloodstone is a riveting adventure for anyone interested in fantasy, mythology or the world of the paranormal.
TRIGGER WARNING: this book contains mention of self-harm, mental health issues and alludes to the potential dangers of sexual attraction, which may trigger younger/sensitive readers.
The second in the series, The Curse of Time #2 Golden Healer, ... is now published.. so the Book Sirens, or Book Sprout, or buy a reduced priced copy, at the moment Bloodstone is .99 best price for 30 days. So, it's an ideal opportunity to get your copy of the first book before the second comes out!
MORE NEWS
I have been fortunate to be included in two anthologies, one that has just released with Alex Pearl,
100 Ways to Write a Book. This is a fabulous resource with lots of authors from different backgrounds, who are in different stages of their writing career. I'd urge you to get a copy. All proceeds are to be donated to
https://pen-international.org/. Also I contributed a poem and a short piece to Chantelle Atkin's Chasing Driftwood's A Year of Writing Through Lockdown.
Writing Skills Anthology
100 Ways to Write A Book compiled by Alex Pearl:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09PHHC2YX/
Chasing Driftwood’s A Year of Writing Through Lockdown:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stay-Home-Writing-Through-Lockdown/dp/B09JF88YHW/
Current reads:
Audiobook: James Cudney's Father Figure
Check out my new Bookstagram
I've started a new bookstagram primarily to highlight self published, and small press authors' books. Do support this: Bookstagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mjm_reviews/
Recent reviews I've written and books I would recommend. (At a minimum I review on my blog, Amazon, and Goodreads, and time permitting on Bookbub and my Bookstagram.)
Latest are all romance reads!
https://mjmallon.com/2022/01/18/the-woman-who-felt-invisible-lizzie_chantree-review-romance-read/
https://mjmallon.com/2021/12/27/book-review-belonging-by-liz-martinson-lizmartinson3-romance-book-review-recommended/
Wishing you many happy days of reading and writing!
And thank you for subscribing to my blog and following my journey.
Until the next time, love and light.
Marje (M J!) x
