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Out of Darkness Rising is going on tour!

March 30, 2015 by Gillian Bronte Adams 10 Comments

Going on Blog Tour, at least. Over the next week (or more, depending on how much fun we’re having!) I’ll be hopping all over the blogosphere visiting the sites of fantasy authors and fans alike to share insights into the setting, characters, and allegorical themes of Out of Darkness Rising.

Today, I’m thrilled to be visiting the site of fellow Enclave author, Morgan L. Busse to talk a little bit about life on the accursed Island where it’s been a thousand years since the villagers have seen the full light of the sun. Read the full post here: The Sun Yet Rises.

I’ll be stopping by throughout the week to update the list of sites that I’ll be visiting, but the best and quickest way to get updates is to follow my Facebook Page.

Monday: “The Sun Yet Rises” – Morgan L. Busse

Tuesday: “To All Who Are Weary” – Laura Pol at Crafty Booksheeps

Wednesday: “A Love Letter” – Ashlee Willis

Thursday: “Death Reigns” – Nadine Brandes

And the best part? For each blog tour post that you share online, you can earn an extra 3 entries into the giveaway! Only 4 days left!

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Out of Darkness Rising Release, Amazon Blitz, and Launch Giveaway!

March 16, 2015 by Gillian Bronte Adams 85 Comments

If you’re reeling from the vast amount of awesomeness packed into the title of this post, don’t worry! It’s completely understandable. I’ve been reeling since Out of Darkness Rising came out yesterday. I am just that excited for the chance to share this story with you. This moment has been a grand total of five years in the making. The first four years dragged on like a horse slogging through knee-deep mud, but the past twelve months have been so intense, hectic, and action-packed, that this day was nearly lost in the middle of it. So I am forcing myself to slow down and step back to enjoy this moment.

As a part of the celebration, there are two things I want to share with you: an Amazon Blitz and a medieval themed Out of Darkness Rising launch giveaway. You can earn extra entries for the latter with the first so this is one instance where you’ll want to read through the terms and conditions (like Bilbo) and not simply skip all the way to the rewards section at the end. It can be tempting, I know. :)

To help promote the release of Out of Darkness Rising, we have scheduled an Amazon Blitz for today, March 16th! Are you planning on adding Out of Darkness Rising to your collection? If so, please join me for the Amazon Blitz by purchasing the book (either ebook or paperback) today. Focusing the purchases during a specific time can help increase the sales ranking which means more people are likely to see the book! Find Out of Darkness Rising on Amazon.

As a thank you, participating in the Amazon blitz will earn you an extra 10 entries in the super fun medieval themed Launch Giveaway below! That’s 10 entries you can only earn today. Enter the giveaway through the Rafflecopter below. Help spread the news about Out of Darkness Rising and enter for a chance to be one of three winners who will take home the following awesome prizes.

What’s At Stake? 1) A copper quill pen and ink set and a paperback copy of Out of Darkness Rising 2) A medieval wax and seal set and a paperback copy of Out of Darkness Rising 3) A gorgeous leather journal and a paperback copy of Out of Darkness Rising

How do I win? There are a couple of different ways you can earn entries into the contest to gain an even better chance of winning one of these awesome prizes. The more entries you earn, the more times your name is entered into the contest. Winners will be announced after April 3rd! Good luck.

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Out of Darkness Rising Announcement and Giveaway

January 30, 2015 by Gillian Bronte Adams 76 Comments

It is with great excitement that I can finally announce the upcoming release of another book! Mark your calendars, my dears.

Out of Darkness Rising comes March 15th!

(Houston, we have a date.)

This book has been a long time in the making. I cut my writing teeth on it way back in the day. It began as a short story. The short story became a novella. The novella found a publisher, and now, a good many years later, you will be able to read it in just a month and a half.

To say I’m over the moon would be a slight understatement!

In the meantime, scroll down to feast your eyes on this beautiful cover, watch the book trailer, enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy, and enjoy the rest of the goodies below …

Darkness reigns unchallenged.

For the villagers on the accursed Island, life has only one meaning – death. Bound to the Island by the curse, the villagers suffer beneath the iron claw of the Serpent, daily breathing the poison of his breath and dying to appease his insatiable appetite.

When Marya’s parents are slain by the Serpent for their belief in a legendary king, she becomes an Outcast. Struggling to survive and avoid the vengeance of the Tribunal, Marya is torn between legend and the harsh reality of the Island. Yet when a forgotten promise springs to life, she cannot help wondering if the old stories might in fact be true. And if they are, will the promise prove stronger than the curse?

COMING MARCH 15, 2015

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THE FUN STUFF:

Visit the Out of Darkness Rising Pinterest board to get a sneak peak into the story. You know you want to!

Add the novella on Goodreads to showcase your marvelously good taste.

Meet Marya, one of the main characters. (Did I mention I enjoy throwing on a costume now and then?)

Enter the giveaway! To celebrate this exciting occasion, I’m offering 3 Advance Reader Copies of Out of Darkness Rising so three lucky winners will have the opportunity to read the book before anyone else. The prizes will be shipped out to the winners as soon as they’re ready.Paperbacks are available only to US residents, but I hate leaving all you lovely folks across the pond out, so I’m happy to provide digital prize copies for y’all.

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Thanks to these wonderful folks for highlighting Out of Darkness Rising on their blogs today and helping to spread the word! Y’all are positively the best.

Allison Ruvidich

Angie Brashear

Anne Elisabeth Stengl