Ava Lock's Blog: A Thanksgiving Gift for You

Stop the presses, folks! "Demons Also Dream: Summoned" just snagged the Gold Medal in the Occult Suspense and Supernatural Suspense categories at the 2024 Global Book Awards. Yep, you heard that right—we’re talking top of the heap, crème de la crème, the big cheese of spooky storytelling.

Now, if you’re into paranormal fantasy and you’ve somehow missed this train, what the hell are you waiting for? This series isn’t just a read—it’s a wild ride through a world where demons, ghosts, and other assorted baddies play fast and loose with the rules of reality. Think you’re ready to handle that?

Winning gold in these categories is no small feat—this book beat out the kind of competition that would make even the Grim Reaper break a sweat. So if you’re looking for something to sink your teeth into (and not in a "Twilight" way, thank you very much), "Demons Also Dream" should be at the top of your list.

But hey, don’t just take my word for it. The Global Book Awards know their stuff, and when they say something’s good, you can bet your bottom dollar (or soul, if you’re into that) it’s worth your time.

"Demons Also Dream: Summoned" is packed with all the dark humor, edge-of-your-seat suspense, and supernatural shenanigans your twisted little heart desires. Whether you’re a seasoned vet of the genre or just dipping your toes in the spooky pool, this series will hook you faster than a demon with a fishing rod (which, by the way, is a scene I’m still waiting to see in a book).

So go ahead, grab yourself a copy, kick back, and dive into the madness. Just remember—once you step into this world, you might find it harder to leave than a hellhound at a steakhouse. But don’t worry, it’s all part of the fun.

And hey, who knows? You might just find yourself wishing for more. But careful what you wish for… this series is known for its devilish surprises.

I'm running a free book promotion today and am delighted to see Space Hysteria hit #1 in space exploration science fiction on Amazon.

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I have been so horrible about logging into Goodreads, but since I recently quit Twitter, I plan to do more updates here.

If I don't reply quickly, it's because I'm not hanging out anywhere online anymore. I got burned badly, and now I'm burned out on the whole social media thang.

The best thing you can do is follow me on Amazon. They will notify you by email whenever I have a new book coming out (which is about once a year).

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Reedsy Discovery readers nominated ALPHA BOTS as the 2020 title they'd most like to see made into an audiobook. I am so deeply touched by this.

So I have great news for you too, GoodReads... Their wish is coming true!

The ALPHA BOTS audiobook is now available for all reviewers on NetGalley.
Download your FREE copy of the ALPHA BOTS audiobook here.

Good news, everyone!

I'm editing Beta Bots right now, and this extraordinary sequel to Alpha Bots is on schedule to release on April 22, 2021. Here's the teaser:

Cookie Rifkin escaped New Stepford…
…now, in the sequel to Alpha Bots ,
She becomes an AI superhero!

When Cookie Rifkin robs a Russian bank with Wayne Dixon and their non-binary friend ANA, Stepford Corp sends a faceless bounty hunter to reclaim the rogue artificial intelligence. Moscow police trap them in the vault, but the superintelligent machines break out, then get separated. Cookie escapes with tons of gold and platinum, but Wayne gets arrested and flown back to corporate headquarters for radical refurbishing.

With the cops hot on her trail, Cookie hides on a luxury yacht where she meets a new temptress, polyamorous pansexual Tabitha Kirsh. When Russian special forces catch up with Cookie, she’s forced to defend herself, but inevitably gets shot. The two womanoids escape together, but Cookie discovers Tabitha has a secret.

Shapeshifter ANA tries to intercept Wayne’s flight out of Moscow—but fails. Then, after the enby robot reunites with Cookie, Tabitha teleports them all to London, where they plan to extract Wayne at Heathrow airport.

Tabitha recruits her ex, Richie Johnson, an AI trans man who runs an underground railroad for escaped womanoids. At his gay bar, Dorothy’s, Cookie learns what it means to be queer, performs on stage with a drag queen, discovers she’s truly a bisexual woman, then has to fight a horde of attack lesbians to get to the airport on time.

Will Cookie and her new LGBT friends save Wayne?

This thrilling superhero fantasy releases April 22, 2021.
Pre-order your copy of Beta Bots today!

Get your free Alpha Bots ARC here:

Alpha Bots on NetGalley

Thank you in advance for your review :)

Did GR suddenly change it's UX? Things look way cleaner.

I spent the last month rebuilding my website because I decided to give away my best short stories online. At https://avalock.com you can enjoy everything from G-rated fairy tales to horror--all for free. I'll be publishing a new short story every couple months, so be sure to sign up for my newsletter.

Alpha Bots is resting, and I'm plotting out a trilogy.

Because I am a crazy masochist, that's why.

I completed the first draft of #AlphaBot last week. Now I'm deep into editing. I've decided to take a break from the entire Internet for awhile, so I can get lost in my world. I'll be back when I have any updates.