Usually I reserve my blog for all things related to my books but I read an article today that I thought my readers might find fascinating.
Mention witch trials and Salem is most likely one of the first places that springs to mind, but here’s some historical insight into my local city here in South West England:
Having used Exeter’s underground tunnels and passages to help me write those Blackthorn scenes, I wonder if there were ever any witch shenanigans down there too? I’m heading out now to cement a pair of my shoes to my window frame, just in case…
But seriously, as I said to one of my readers on Facebook, I think the content of this article says more about human nature than about the supernatural – and, for me, the reality of our actions born out of our fears is far more disturbing than “the unknown”. It’s no wonder I write what I do. 😉 Talking of which…
Less than two days to go until HAVEN is yours! And you still have a few hours left if you’d like to enter my Halloween-themed giveaway to win a signed HAVEN paperback! Thank you to everyone who has joined in so far, whether here, on Facebook or via email. Wow, your fear confessions make fascinating reading!! Winners will be announced tomorrow!
ONE WEEK TO GO UNTIL PUBLICATION DAY!! We’re nearly there! To mark the occasion, I have THREE of these beauties to give away in our last HAVEN giveaway.
Because I’m going to be closing the giveaway at midnight on Halloween, I thought we could have some fun with this one (or lasting trauma as the case may be) and have a theme all about fear.
If you’d like to be in with a chance of winning a SIGNED HAVEN PAPERBACK, all you have to do is:
TELL ME WHAT SCARES YOU
Maybe it’s a particular supernatural being that terrifies you, such as vampires or werewolves or ghosts. Maybe your phobia is a common one: a fear of heights or spiders or snakes. Or maybe it’s a little more unusual, like a fear of balloons or cheese or even your own navel (that’s a real fear apparently!). Or maybe it’s clowns that give you the chills, or being alone in the dark… or maybe you hide under the bed during a lightning storm…
Don’t be scared to confess all – you’re amongst friends. None of us will judge. Honest. 😏
ONLY ONE ENTRY PER PERSON PLEASE (however long your list might be)!
The giveaway is OPEN NOW and will close at midnight (GMT) on Tuesday 31st October.
The three winners will be drawn using a random number generator and will announced by 8 p.m. (GMT) on Wednesday 1st November – Haven eve!
ADDITIONAL INFO:
The winners will need to claim their prize within 7 days of their name being announced. If you do not follow my blog or like my Facebook page, you will need to check back to see if your name has been selected.
Your book can be posted anywhere.
Proof of postage will be retained but prizes lost in transit cannot be replaced.
As with all of my giveaways, I will avoid responding to entries.
Have fun! I’ll be back next Wednesday to announce the three winners. Have a great weekend – and happy Halloween! 👻🕸🎃
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THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED
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WINNERS
And the winners of a signed paperback each are…
Huge congrats, Jennifer, Jenny and Olga! Please email or message me with your contact details and I will get your signed book in the post to you asap. 😊📖✍🏻
Again, thank you so much to everyone who joined in – and with such a sense of fun too! I was inundated with entries in the end as the confessionals began. It was such an eye opener! And far too many times I found myself nodding and agreeing (as well as recoiling in horror at some of the pics posted on my Facebook thread 😱). For those of my readers who don’t have access to Facebook, here are just some of the entries:
We’re nearly there now! As of midnight tonight, HAVEN will either be appearing on your e-reader or heading in the post to you. My fingers are crossed that you enjoy it.
Happy (even if slightly angsty) reading! And thank you, as always, for your support.
Today marks exactly TWO WEEKS until HAVEN’s publication day. I am SO excited! And I’m over-the-moon to be able to share that more 5 star reviews having been coming in for it. One of the latest has come from a reviewer already familiar with Blackthorn:
“Completely blown away by this book. I knew not to expect anything less as it was Lindsay J. Pryor writing but this was absolutely fantastic.
I can easily predict this new urban fantasy series (a duology currently) from her will be my next favorite thing. Loving the fact these books will be standalone.
Haven was utterly engrossing. It had the usual flare of Lindsay’s awesome writing, alluring world-building and her fantastic characters that I have come to associate with her after loving and following her Blackthorn series. I couldn’t stop reading this book even when I should have. But I just couldn’t. Put. This. Book. Down. It was so captivating.
I loved the plot, the contrast it has to Blackthorn, the rawness and the brutalness–the familiar unpredictability that makes you fall in love with Lindsay’s writing and the world(s) she has created.
Am I crazy to say I want a series on the Midtown and Summerton districts as well. And can we see this world on TV?
Whilst waiting for the final book in Blackthorn to come out. I’m a go dig around more on Lindsay’s website.”
YAY! 🎉
Not that we need an excuse for another giveaway, but let’s use this review anyway because I have something VERY special for you this time around!
OUR SECOND HAVEN GIVEAWAY!
As Piatkus wanted to do something special to mark my first ever print deal and my first book with them, my wonderful publicist has put together THREE beautifully bound SIGNED copies of the opening chapters of HAVEN in this EXCLUSIVE one-off giveaway. I’ll also tuck a sticker and signed postcard inside.
As these booklets will never be reproduced, I need to know they’re going to be well looked after. So, if you would like to be in with a chance of winning this bundle, all you have to do is reassure me you’ll keep yours safe if you win.
TO ENTER
Tell me…
WHAT ‘HAVEN’ WILL YOU GIVE YOUR HAVEN BOOKLET?
Under your pillow? In a safe? On your bookcase? Wrapped in titanium under armed guard (maybe a little extreme…)? Have fun with it or be deadly serious… just convince me yours will be OK! You have three days to think about it!
The giveaway is OPEN NOW and will close at midnight (GMT) on Sunday 22nd October.
The three winners will be drawn using a random number generator and will announced by 8 p.m. (GMT) on Monday 23rd October.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
The winner will need to claim their prize within 7 days of their name being announced. If you do not follow my blog or like my Facebook page, you will need to check back to see if your name has been selected.
The prize can be posted anywhere.
Proof of postage will be retained but prizes lost in transit cannot be replaced.
As with all of my giveaways, I will avoid responding to entries.
Good luck – and I’ll be back on Monday to announce the three winners. Have a great weekend!
xxx
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*THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED*
WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT
Huge congrats to Patti, Karen and Pamela! Please email me or message me via my Facebook page with your address and I will get your prizes in the post to you asap.
As always, thank you so much to everyone who joined in. Look out for another HAVEN giveaway coming THIS THURSDAY. I’ll have three signed paperbacks up for grabs!
MAXIMUM OF THREE ENTRIES PER PERSON PLEASE! Each comment will count one entry.
The giveaway is OPEN NOW and will close at midnight (GMT) on Sunday 8th October.
The winner will be drawn using a random number generator and will announced by 8 p.m. (GMT) on Monday 9th October.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
The winner will need to claim their prize within 7 days of their name being announced. If you do not follow my blog or like my Facebook page, you will need to check back to see if your name has been selected.
The prizes can be posted anywhere.
Postage proof will be retained but prizes lost in transit cannot be replaced.
As with all of my giveaways, I will avoid responding to entries.
Good luck – and I’ll be back on Monday to announce the winners. Have a great weekend!
xxx
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*THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED*
WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT
Huge congrats to Kristy, Colette, Joy and Wendy! Please email me or message me via my Facebook page with your address and I will get your prizes in the post to you asap.
As always, thank you so much to everyone who joined in. Look out for another HAVEN giveaway coming next week! Piatkus have a little something special for you that you might not want to miss. 😉
