A few weeks ago, I believe I shared the cover for author Misty Provencher's debut Adult novel, Hale Maree. Well, she (the story) is now out in the world (HERE and HERE), and to celebrate Misty is touring and giving away some sweet prizes.
More on the prizes below but first--Misty ALSO (lady is crazy busy!) has a new, New Adult story slated to debut next week. It's called Mercy, and it's all about gargoyle shenanigans. Here's a sneak peak: (Excerpt provided by author.)
I have seen this
thing in a book once. A photo that was
not this, but similar enough to identify it.
It is out of place here, but as the thing scrapes to grip the rock, I am
almost certain I am looking at a gargoyle.
"Surprised?
Disappointed?" The thing says. "That a grotesque, an ugly would be sent to save you? Not the beautiful, not the angelic? Haughty Slip.
What is the matter with me? I
have wings."
And the thing spreads
out hideous, thin wings, darker gray than it's body and spiny as the backbone
of a starving child. He pushes them down
so hard that the water churns around me, bashing my body against the rock, over
and over again.
Enough! I
scream inside. Leave me for the angels to find!
The gargoyle's giggle
escapes in charred wisps, but the thing tucks in its wings with one sticky,
awkward fold.
"Strength is not
exclusive to beauty, darling." The
gargoyle growls, hovering closer to my face.
"You will exist, Slip. And
you will do it knowing that these ugly claws were the only ones that reached
out for you. They are what came to save
you, and not those celestial beings."
It's finger, pointy
as a stinger, swoops down to prod me, but at the last second, all of the
gargoyle's claws spread wide. The tines
of its fingers clutch my skin and my soul is thrust back into my soft bread
cage body. A caustic scream awakens from
my bloodless shell and echoes among the milky-eyed fish that stare up at me as
I am carried away.
Now for the giveaway! Below are two Rafflecopter forms where you can enter for a chance to win this pile o' booty:
So be sure to enter, and check out Hale Maree, too. The early reviews have been stellar. Best of luck on both Misty!
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I have never ever read a book that had a gargoyle as the main element. This looks very original.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds twisted!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for having me over, EJ! Thank you, Michael- I hope folks will find it original and interesting too! I hope you guys will enjoy MERCY- and you are right, Alex- it's twisted!
ReplyDeleteFrom everything I've read here and on Misty's blog----she's awesome!
ReplyDeleteWow, sounds awesome! Love the gorgoyle. :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting story. I wish good luck to all who enter.
ReplyDeleteI love the photo of the stack of books...somebody spent some time getting that sucker just so. :) Good luck to Misty!
ReplyDeleteLove the excerpt!
ReplyDeleteRe: Names... I like Roman, Luke and Seth. But you can't use Seth. He's the hero in my WIP. LOL
Mercy sounds really intriguing - the gargoyle as a hero, or a wannabe hero? Cool.
ReplyDeleteI adore gargoyles. That one doesn't sound very nice, though! The book sounds awesome - so original. I don't think I've heard of any books with gargoyles as characters. Thanks for sharing, EJ! Congrats to Misty on her new release:)
ReplyDeleteCool excerpt and amazing books in the giveaway! EJ, I wanted to let you know I just read Suzie Townsend's most recent query round-up and she specifically says at the bottom that she's open to looking at new adult contemporary romances~ thought you might want to pass that info to your NA group! here's a link to the post: http://confessionsofawanderingheart.blogspot.com/2012/11/query-round-up-1130.html
ReplyDeleteGreat excerpt it sounds really interesting and what a cool giveaway! Thanks for sharing. (:
ReplyDeleteHoly Mother of all giveaways!
ReplyDeleteI love the sound of both Hale Maree and Mercy. Awesome competition as well!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Misty! Both of these books look and sound awesome. I love gargoyles so I know I can't resist gargoyle shenanigans.
ReplyDeleteOoo, I love gargoyles! Great excerpt!
ReplyDeleteI must admit, Mercy does actually capture my eye... I'm intrigued! And holy give-a-ways... fun stuff here, Mr. Wesley! ;-)
ReplyDeleteBoth books definitely catch the attention!
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