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This week is a big landmark for my publisher, Pagan Writers Press. They are celebrating their first anniversary! Around this time last year, I was anxiously awaiting news from them about Phantom, which actually turned out to be the very first fiction novel they accepted! I also have Morrigan coming out with them on Halloween and Demon which is set to release sometime in the spring.



To celebrate this landmark occasion, Pagan Writers Press has launched a virtual birthday party, but the publisher, authors, and editors are the ones giving out the presents! We will be celebrating with excerpts, character interviews, author/editor interviews, and giveaways!! Here are just two of the prize packs that will be up for grabs. 









To join in the fun, just click on this link and hit the "join" button in the right hand corner. The actual party will begin on October 22nd and run through October 26th, but join in now to make sure you don't miss a single second of the celebration.

You can enter to win the giveaway at any of the stops on the tour, including one of my favorite new blogs, Aobibliosphere. Ao will be posting his review on 10/8, and I excited to hear a male perspective, since most of my readers seems to be women.














Synopsis:


The “Phantom” was a musical phenomenon that Rebecca had always found
enchanting. She had no idea that her life was about to mirror the play
that was her obsession. When her high school drama club chooses
“Phantom” as their annual production, Rebecca finds herself in the
middle of an unlikely love triangle and the target of a sadistic stalker
who uses the lines from the play as their calling card.




Rebecca lands the lead role of Christine, the opera diva, and like
her character, she is torn between her two co-stars—Tom the surfer and
basketball star who plays the lovable hero, and Justyn, the strangely
appealing Goth who is more than realistic in the role of the tortured
artist.




Almost immediately after casting, strange things start to happen both
on and off the stage. Curtains fall. Mirrors are shattered. People are
hurt in true phantom style. They all seem like accidents until Rebecca
receives notes and phone calls that hint at something more sinister. Is
Justyn bringing to life the twisted character of the phantom? Or in real
life are the roles of the hero and the villain reversed? Rebecca
doesn’t know who to trust, but she knows she’s running out of time as
she gets closer and closer to opening night. Only when the mask is
stripped away, will the twenty first century phantom finally be
revealed.

 Morrigan is going on her very first blog tour! Check out the dates below. You can also enter to win a fabulous prize pack at any of the tour spots. It includes a signed copy of the book, a triquetra pendant, two boxes of incense, two crystal points and a bundle of sage.  All of these items had special significance to the story.

Pagan Writers Press is having a special Cyber Monday sale! All of their books have been discounted lower than they will ever be again. This offer is only available on Smashwords. See all their titles here.










This special deal includes two of my own YA novels. You can get Phantom for only $1.99 on Smashwords.










You can even get my newly released novel, Morrigan, for only $1.99!!  Grab them up now because this deal is one day only and then the price goes back up to $3.99!

In ancient times, women were regarded as sacred. They were thought to
hold the mystical power of creation—responsible for the continuation of
our species. With the rise of Science and Religion, these myths were
dispelled and their plight began.

HerStory: Fiction Honoring Women’s History Month is a collection of Flash Fiction and Short Stories from today's
top authors featuring female characters that exemplify strong strength
of mind, body, and character. Some of these tales are based on real
people while others are purely fictional. However, all are standing up
for themselves and what they believe in.

Grab yourself a glass
of wine or favorite hot beverage and get comfortable as you read about
the lives of women who will light the fire in your soul.



This book is coming March 2013 from Pagan Writers Press





My HerStory



I am so excited to be one of the authors contributing to this anthology. Its not only a wonderful way to honor women in general, but it gave me the chance to tell the world about the woman who has been one of the greatest influences in my life--my grandmother. Here is a little about the story I am contributing.







In
1953, Down Syndrome was treated like a shameful secret, but Tessie
refused to hide her handicapped daughter from the world. Inspired by
real-life events, Tessie is the true story of one woman's battle for
equality and acceptance for the daughter she knew was forth fighting
for.








My grandmother's story is only one of the exciting tales included in HerStory. Read about a African American cowgirl, a female coal miner, a southern belle with a mind of her own, and many, many more. Some of these stories are based on real people, like my grandmother, and others are fictional, but they all have one common trait. They are about strong woman who made a difference and fought for what they believed in. Head over to the HerStory blog for a sneak peek and what's to come with HerStory. 





The Giveaway



One lucky winner is going to receive an ebook copy of HerStory when it hits virtual shelves in March. Head to my blog to enter. http://authorlauradeluca.blogspot.com...

Phantom by Laura DeLuca



The “Phantom” was a musical phenomenon that Rebecca had always found enchanting. She had no idea that her life was about to mirror the play that was her obsession. When her high school drama club chooses “Phantom” as their annual production, Rebecca finds herself in the middle of an unlikely love triangle and the target of a sadistic stalker who uses the lines from the play as their calling card.



Rebecca lands the lead role of Christine, the opera diva, and like her character, she is torn between her two co-stars—Tom the surfer and basketball star who plays the lovable hero, and Justyn, the strangely appealing Goth who is more than realistic in the role of the tortured artist.



Almost immediately after casting, strange things start to happen both on and off the stage. Curtains fall. Mirrors are shattered. People are hurt in true phantom style. They all seem like accidents until Rebecca receives notes and phone calls that hint at something more sinister. Is Justyn bringing to life the twisted character of the phantom? Or in real life are the roles of the hero and the villain reversed? Rebecca doesn’t know who to trust, but she knows she’s running out of time as she gets closer and closer to opening night. Only when the mask is stripped away, will the twenty first century phantom finally be revealed.



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Author Laura DeLuca



Laura “Luna” DeLuca lives at the beautiful Jersey shore with her husband and four children. She loves writing in the young adult genre because it keeps her young at heart. In addition to writing fiction, Laura is also the sole author of a popular review blog called New Age Mama. She is an active member of her local pagan community, and has been studying Wicca for close to eight years.



















BookBlast Giveaway

$50 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash

Ends 2/22/13.

To enter visit my blog.

http://authorlauradeluca.blogspot.com...

The countdown is on. Only twenty-five days left until the release of Demon, Book 2 in the Dark Musicals Trilogy, inspired by Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. We are celebrating the release with a face book event. Come join the party for excerpts, giveaways, and musical fun facts. You can even meet some of the real people who inspired the characters in Phantom and Demon. Head to face book to join the Demon Release Party.  You can also add Demon to your shelf on good reads.

In just a few weeks, my new YA novel, Demon, will be released and I'm celebrating with a huge giveaway. I have put together a selection of prizes that go along with the story.






My friends from The Sisters Elemental have also created custom bath salts and a set of ammonite necklaces, both of which are featured in the book.




And if all that isn't enough, my mommy bloggers friends from Mom Powered Media are also throwing in a $50 Amazon GC!








This giveaway will go live on or around 3/29, depending on when the book is actually released. Giveaway will be open to the US only.  Everyone who shares the giveaway will receive one free link on the rafflecopter entry form. Choose between twitter or face book to keep entries simple. I will send the rafflecopter code out as soon as the book is out and everyone will have at least a week to get it posted. If you would like to take part, please fill out the google doc on my blog.

http://authorlauradeluca.blogspot.com...

It's finally here. HerStory. Available to the masses. And to honor release day, we're having a party. Use the Rafflecopter below to enter to win some terrific prizes. *U.S. residents only*



Here's what's up for grabs.









First Grand Prize



First Grand Prize

Because they have the same agenda: empowering girls/women, Keira's Kollection owner Mr. Wagstaff has graciously agreed to donate a Strong is Beautiful T-shirt. One very lucky woman is not only going to walk away with a paperback copy of HerStory and be empowered through words, but she will also be showing her empowerment right there on her shirt.




And that's not all, the grand prize winner also gets a pair of earrings from Cathy from Etsy, who runs Yesware. The earrings sparkle one side and have a message on the other side: the greatest story never told.

Only, we're telling it, the authors of HerStory. We are telling it.













Author Laura DeLuca has donated an incense diffuser to go along with some handmade soap from Greenchild Creations.


And we're throwing an e-book into this mix. Why soap and diffusers? What does that have to do with women's history?


In HerStory, Mathilda of Ringelheim runs a bath house. It seems appropriate to honor herstory this way.


AND as Mathilda seems to know, every woman needs soap and every woman needs time to relax. So one lucky winner will take a nice long shower with her fantastic handmade soap, set her diffuser on a table, and curl up with HerStory on her kindle. Who says you can't be relaxed and empowered at the same time? (and smell good)











Another donation from Laura DeLuca: an ebook, a Japanese tea set, and an Oriental incense diffuser. How does this tie into HerStory?



In Please Stay, Asuka, a Japanese wife of the 1600s, is preparing the evening meal while awkwardly trying to discuss a matter--somewhat delicate--but of great importance with her husband.


As you get lost in your ebook, in Asuka's story (penned by Becca Diane), you can pretend you are there. Perhaps you feel your husband's penetrating stare. But you serve him his tea, straighten your spine, and say what needs to be said...then wait, breath held, for his reply, incense lightening the tension in the air...









One lucky winner will have a chance to make their voice heard on the radio...with a $25 Amazon gift card burning a hole in their pocket!



HerStory goes behind the scenes to locate the stories of women who lived, laughed, and touched the lives of generations...



Now, here is your chance to have your story told to the world....or your mother's...it's your chance to talk about the most inspiring woman or women in YOUR life. Shout it out! Tell listeners everywhere about this amazing person. Honor her!



This prize is being donated by Indie Reviews Behind the Scenes.









Four of these tins of mints are being donated by the Unemployed Philosophers Guild. That means four lucky winners are going to win a tin of mints to carry around in their pockets and every time they look at the tin, they'll be empowered!


The tin is also the perfect size to serve as a pillbox once the mints are gone. This is something you can keep for a LONG time.
















You've heard the term multi-published and many of HerStory's authors can place that before their name, but how about multi-talented?



Author Morgan Summerfield can not only write as she shoes us in Adella, but she can paint too! She is kindly donating a painting 27" wide by 11" high, titled Morning Poppies. The frame is handmade with real wood and she stretches all her own canvases. It is hand-painted-by her!-in multi media.



And last, but certainly not least, we have a lovely Coco Chanel quote pendant donated by the lovely Jewelry Designs by Lula. One winner will win this delightful pendant that says  A girl should be things: WHO and WHAT she wants.



I could not have said it better.




Enter for all prizes using the Rafflecopter form below. Giveaway is for three weeks. Winners will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond with their snail mail addresses. After 48 hours, new winners will be chosen.



Thank you and enjoy HerStory! Be empowered! Learn something. Believe in yourself and womankind.





Buy links:

Smashwords


Amazon



To enter visit my blog:

http://authorlauradeluca.blogspot.com...

To celebrate the upcoming release of Demon, Book 2 is the Dark Musicals
Trilogy, Phantom is now on sale for only $1.99 exclusively on Amazon!









Phantom, Dark Musicals Book #1



The “Phantom” was a musical phenomenon that Rebecca had always found
enchanting. She had no idea that her life was about to mirror the play
that was her obsession. When her high school drama club chooses
“Phantom” as their annual production, Rebecca finds herself in the
middle of an unlikely love triangle and the target of a sadistic stalker
who uses the lines from the play as their calling card.



Rebecca lands the lead role of Christine, the opera diva, and like her
character, she is torn between her two co-stars—Tom the surfer and
basketball star who plays the lovable hero, and Justyn, the strangely
appealing Goth who is more than realistic in the role of the tortured
artist.



Almost immediately after casting, strange things start to happen both on
and off the stage. Curtains fall. Mirrors are shattered. People are
hurt in true phantom style. They all seem like accidents until Rebecca
receives notes and phone calls that hint at something more sinister. Is
Justyn bringing to life the twisted character of the phantom? Or in real
life are the roles of the hero and the villain reversed? Rebecca
doesn’t know who to trust, but she knows she’s running out of time as
she gets closer and closer to opening night. Only when the mask is
stripped away, will the twenty first century phantom finally be
revealed.








Coming March 29, 2013- Demon, Dark Musicals #2