Update: Read the brand new review of A Kiss Before Doomsday from The Bibliosanctum. >
I love top 10 lists. Maybe I just love reading them and trying to think of two or three things they left out. Or maybe that’s just me.
At any rate, this is a list that you definitely need to check out.
The marvelous Mogsy over at The BiblioSanctum has put together a thought-provoking roll call of hidden gems from 2016: Continue reading
Ironically, no one knows where to find the Self Help section.
Do you have a favorite bookstore?
For my money, one of the neatest bookstores on the planet is the Tattered Cover on Colfax Avenue in Denver. Did you know that it’s built inside an old theater? Strange, but true. They even kept a few of the old folding red theater seats, where you can sit and read, and pretend you’re just killing time between acts. Also, they have a delectable coffee shop.
(By the way, I’ll be doing a book signing event at the Tattered Cover for A Kiss Before Doomsday on Friday, July 21, at 7:00 pm. Prizes, treats, and lots of fun. Join me!)
Last month in my author newsletter, I asked subscribers to tell me about their favorite bookstores, and I gave away a signed copy of It Happened One Doomsday to one lucky reader. I also heard some great stories and shout-outs to some real bookstore gems. Here are a few:
Opal. Closet full of kick-ass shoes. Weakness for cinnamon rolls. Fluent in magical symbols. Ready to save the world.
Meet Opal.
She knows the esoteric contents of almost every handwritten ancient magical tome in The Crystal Connection.
She can identify a magic charm on sight, she can read ancient languages, and she knows what you should never, ever say to a fish demon.
But she doesn’t have any magical powers of her own. Is her common sense and know-how (not to mention her outrageous fashion sense) enough to conquer a world of monsters, foul creatures and prowling undead?
Find out what’s coming up in It Happened One Doomsday. Check it out now. >
Rane. Bad with names. Boundary issues. Breaks concrete blocks for fun. With her fists.
Meet Rane.
It’s no coincidence that “Rane” rhymes with “pain.” She’s Dru’s best friend, Opal’s best frenemy, and Greyson’s possible nemesis.
She’s also six feet tall and able to transform into rock or metal just by touching it. Comes in handy for crushing the forces of darkness.
But does her ‘smash first, ask later’ attitude make her a potent ally — or a loose cannon?
Find out all about Rane, her friends (and her enemies) coming up in It Happened One Doomsday.
Plus, read a sneak preview!
Here’s a nice new review from the Seattle Public Library:
Thank you, Seattle!
And it’s true. The most powerful weapon in Dru’s arsenal isn’t a sword. What is it?
Greyson Carter. Restores old cars. Rescues stray animals. Often forgets to shave. Possibly the bringer of the Apocalypse.
Meet Greyson Carter, a street-smart mechanic afflicted with an apocalyptic curse.
At any moment, he could transform into a horrifying creature that will trigger doomsday.
Can they solve the riddle of his curse before it’s too late?
Find out all about the characters in It Happened One Doomsday.
Plus, read a sneak preview!
Dru Jasper. Small business owner. Starbucks fan. Aspiring crystal sorceress. About to take on the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.
Meet Dru Jasper, the bookish owner of The Crystal Connection, a sorcery shop that sells potions, charms, and enchanted crystals.
The “real” sorcerers don’t give Dru any respect – but what happens when she becomes their only hope?
Get a first glimpse of the characters in It Happened One Doomsday.
Plus, a sneak preview!
Ghost Market (Lana Harvey, Reapers Inc. book 6)In the wake of a thwarted war, Lana Harvey is more than ready for an extended vacation on the new houseboat she shares with the Lord of the Flies, but when the leaderless rebels begin poaching souls and selling them on the Ghost Market, Lana is tasked with heading up a new unit to stop them.
Having one of the most famous faces in Eternity proves challenging when it comes to finding a way inside the secretive world of illegal soul peddling, and the only person Lana knows with the right connections is Tasha Henry, a former colleague and defeated rebel with a poaching record. The rogue reaper isn’t going to be easy to track down, and even if Lana does manage to catch up with her, the real question is whether or not a shot at redemption will be enough to lure her away from the dark side.
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Ever Google yourself? Sure. Usually, nothing unexpected turns up.
Until one day you find yourself listed as a bestselling author:
What? WHAT?! Just about fell out of my chair when I saw this!
My new book, a best seller? Nah, that can’t possibly be right.
Probably just some miscalculation deep in the Google gearbox. But still, it’s fun to see!
Stay tuned for some cool giveaways, bonus chapters, and a chance to read the top-secret alternate ending on release day! Click here to sign up for my author newsletter. >
With friends like this, who needs frenemies?
The rumors are true.
My next book (first in a new urban fantasy series) hits stores in the summer of 2016.
And if you preorder It Happened One Doomsday anytime before the release date, you’ll receive a special bonus story that you can get nowhere else.
I’m so excited about this free bonus story! I’ve already written it, and I want to send it to you. But it’s not time yet.
First, here’s a glimpse of what the new book is all about. Continue reading
Dru scrapes by selling crystals in her little shop. When a handsome mechanic pulls up in a possessed black muscle car, his eyes glowing red, Dru has only one chance to save the world — before his curse destroys it. Learn More >
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Sorcerers are disappearing off the streets. Greyson is missing. Hellbringer is on the loose. Can Dru stop the prophecy before legions of undead rise to consume the souls of everyone on Earth? (Available July 2017.)
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When a magic carpet goes out of control, can Dru save her friends — before the runaway carpet whisks them away forever?
Available now on Amazon.com!
For centuries, men have killed to possess the gold spider, including the man who murdered Ash's parents. Now, the killer has returned, and Ash is trapped in the grip of the spider's curse.
Surrounded by criminals, can Ash find an ancient gold spider before it steals his memories — and his life?
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Ex-convict Mitch Turner is determined to uncover the truth about his daughter's mysterious death. But what he finds is the Archangel, a deadly living weapon from beyond this world. Can Mitch stop the Archangel before it unleashes its deadly secret on all of humanity?
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When supernatural evil stalks the noir streets of 1947 New York, private detective Jazzy St. Clare is on the case. Ancient curses, dark sorcery and bloodthirsty fangs are no match for Jazzy's killer wit and panache.
Dru, Opal and Rane are back in another fast-paced short story. When a magic carpet goes out of control, can Dru save her friends — before the runaway carpet whisks them away forever?
I'm Laurence MacNaughton, and I write fun, fresh, fast-paced urban fantasy and supernatural thrillers.
My books are about terrifying creatures, deep mysteries, and colorful characters. Try my stories for free. Question or comment about my books? Email me. Learn More >>
