Urban Fantasy discussion

Effective 5/22/2009, if you want to promote your book, website, or group in the Urban Fantasy Group, you must be actively involved in the group. If you join solely to promote your book, website, or group and do not enter any of our discussions, you are spamming our group and your self-promoting posts will be deleted. This is a zero-tolerance policy.

good policy!

Very good policy. :)

What constitutes "active?" Obviously I know better than to engage in "BUY MY BOOK" practices especially since it's not out yet, but where is the active vs. inactive line? Weekly/biweekly etc.

Thanks

Eliabeth, good question! :) I consider "active" as posting at least once every three months.

Well, that's very reasonable. it's so hard to keep up with every marketing venue. I can do this.

Theresa wrote: "Eliabeth, good question! :) I consider "active" as posting at least once every three months."

Oh thank you so much for that. I was worried it was going to be weekly. I'll probably post at least monthly, but I wanted to make sure it wasn't weekly or more.

Greetings, everyone! Just discovered this group and am looking forward to delving into your recommendations. I enjoy all the usual suspects: Patricia Briggs, Laurell K Hamilton, Jim Butcher, Charlain Harris. Will be buying Deborah Harkness soon.

Hi. I have no problem posting as I genuinely love urban fantasy and I'm looking forward to being part of the group. Question though: I don't have a novel of my own to push but I do work with a publisher and sometimes have access to review copies. If I get urban fiction novels do you guys want me to post here that I have Kindle versions or whatever that some of you could review or not? I don't want to break your rules - equally I don't want you to miss out on having new novels if you would like them. They wouldn't be arcs - usually things that have come out two or three weeks earlier and where marketing is just stepping up.

Louise

Welcome to the group, Louise. You are welcome to post giveaways here in this thread. It is probably best to alert people as to what formats you offer.

Explore and new author's offerings in the Urban Fantasy world of shape shifters without having to invest anything but your time (and a review, please).

Free at Smashwords. The Valens of Legacy novella Valens Remembered.

Where the story began. Get your copy today and let don't forget to let all your Fantasy loving friends know about this too. Coming soon to Amazon and other eBook retailers. Enjoy reading. http://ow.ly/kHF69

I've just written and self- published a novella entitled 'Typewriter from Hell' There are a couple of funny things about that. 1) The book is urban fantasy, though i had never heard of the genre. It is also suspense, paranormal romance and erotic. Who knew? It's available on Amazon Kindle and is listed here on Goodreads with two 4.5 stars so far. I'm looking forward to more fun reads in this genre.

My new novel, KNOWN DEVIL, was published yesterday, January 28th. It’s the third book in my “Haunted Scranton” series, featuring Detective Sergeant Stan Markowski, of the Scranton police department's Occult Crimes Unit. Stan lives and works in an “alternate” version of Scranton, PA, where supernatural creatures really exist, and everyone knows about it. When a vampire puts the bite on an unwilling victim, or some witch casts the wrong kind of spell, Stan’s the one who gets the call – along with his vampire partner, Karl Renfer.

This time out, a street war between two vampire criminal gangs has erupted in Scranton. The prize: the turf to sell Slide, a new drug that, unlike any other, can addict supernatural creatures. If that’s not enough for Stan to deal with, somebody just blew up the wizard who was head of the local supernatural community. Then there’s the upcoming local election, with a well-funded group of right-wing “supe haters” trying to take over the city government, by hook or by crook.

A perfect storm of supernatural strife is descending on Scranton. Stan and Karl find themselves right in the thick of it – as usual.

The book is available both as a mass market paperback and a Kindle edition. Here's the Amazon link:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0857...

Thanks for your indulgence of this blatant self-promotion.

Join me at Bitten by Books on Tuesday, March 18th. Ask me questions in (more or less) real time, and get a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card!

Here's the link for more info:

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Heather wrote: "good policy!"

I agree.

Louise wrote: "Hi. I have no problem posting as I genuinely love urban fantasy and I'm looking forward to being part of the group. Question though: I don't have a novel of my own to push but I do work with a publ..."

If it isn't against the rules, that would be cool!

Sherrel wrote: "Explore and new author's offerings in the Urban Fantasy world of shape shifters without having to invest anything but your time (and a review, please).

Free at Smashwords. The Valens of Legacy ..."

Sherrel - I recommended you to:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

You might want to check out the listings . . .


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BOOK READING CHALLENGES > 2014 Creature Challenge

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message 1: by Christine
Jan 02, 2014 10:05AM

Christine | 691 comments 2014 Creature Challenge

Another fun yearly challenge. Read five books that include creatures in any or all of the below categories. You can try for all 14 categories, or just pick a few, or even make up your own category.

◆Creatures do not have to be the main character, simply play some role in the story.
◆Each book may be used only once. If multiple creatures are present, you have to decide which category to place it under (but you can always change it later).
◆You may change your list at any time.

Duration of challenge: January 1 – December 31, 2014

Categories:
Vampires
Werewolves
Shifters (non-wolf)
Dragons
Ghosts
Aliens
Demons
Angels
Fae/Elves
Witches/Wizards
Psychics/Mediums/Telepaths
Zombies
Gods/Goddesses
Other (whatever doesn’t fit in the above categories.)

Hello, only just noticed this thread! May I do a quick plug?

The first novel in my "Brackenford Cycle" series, "Location, Location, Damnation", is free on Amazon as an e-book up to and including Monday (17th March).

amzn.to/1iTmWJ2

(NB. Link is for Amazon UK - US readers will need to go through Amazon.com.)

Thanks!

Susan wrote: "Well, that's very reasonable. it's so hard to keep up with every marketing venue. I can do this."

The Grateful Undead sounds like a HOOT! I added it to my TBR pile mountain . . .

Hello all! I am Kai Leakes and I'm an author. I joined the group to meet other lovers of Urban Fantasy, a genre I write in. I am also a avid reader. I love L.A Banks, Anne Rice and JR Ward (plus too many other authors). So I hope to speak to you all and have a great time in here. :D

Kai wrote: "Hello all! I am Kai Leakes and I'm an author. I joined the group to meet other lovers of Urban Fantasy, a genre I write in. I am also a avid reader. I love L.A Banks, Anne Rice and JR Ward (plus to..."

Hey, Kai! There are a lot of "Angel" story readers around, and your series sounds great! Best of luck to you.
Leiah

Offering 20 ecopies in exchange for honest reviews on GR and Amazon. See some of my fan comments below!
Angry at the human race and its methodical destruction of her resources, Mother Earth recruits souls who have just left their bodies to serve Her, and turns them against humanity. Gemini, a clan of paranormal beings, picked from these possessed humans, emerges. A powerful, rising force proceeds to carry out Mother Nature’s plan to systematically destroy towns, cities, states… and eventually, the world. Amidst the chaos, a forbidden relationship between a human girl, Violette, and Onyx, a lead Gemini, begins. They will both find themselves in the middle of a revolutionary war that will either save, or destroy our world.
“Too often we find ourselves reading books we swore we’ve already read because people keep recycling plot ideas, character themes, and general settings. I’m glad to see this author decided to step out of that phase and write something so different and unique.” -Amazon reviewer
“Jessica O' Gorek spins a thick web that captures readers and consumes them into the fantasy she creates in her new book Gemini Rising Ethereal Fury.” - Stacie Theis
“Jessica is an accomplished writer, her character development, style and flow of the story she told is as good as any best-selling author. It was impeccable.” – Julie Darley
“Whoa! I was so shocked by this book! Before reading it I knew that it wasn't going to be your typical paranormal book. But it was so different and I mean different in an awesome way. This book was unlike anything I've EVER read before!!!” – Sharon David
“To say that I enjoyed Gemini Rising would be an understatement. I found myself drawn into the tangled web of the story and held tight on the edge of my seat!” – Lee Ryder

TO JESSICA:

YOWSZA!! Would LOVE to add this to my to be reviewed list!!

soireadthisbooktoday (at) centurylink.net

.epub would be a treat. I will schedule you ASAP for the review. Check out my other reviews at:

soireadthisbooktoday.com

Leiah

Diane wrote: "I've just written and self- published a novella entitled 'Typewriter from Hell'"

Just based on the title alone, I'm intrigued! -M

Jessica wrote: "Offering 20 ecopies in exchange for honest reviews on GR and Amazon. See some of my fan comments below!
Angry at the human race and its methodical destruction of her resources, Mother Earth recruit..."

I would love to review your book! send me a message or email me at worldsbestbookaddict@gmail.com if it's still available :) I will post reviews on amazon, goodreads, and my own review site bookloversunite.moonfruit.com :)

Hi everyone,
Just wanted to let you all know that I have a facebook page aimed at promoting authors and their books. I'm open to readers who want to know about any updates or new releases, or for authors to offer their books for reviews. Just click the link below, like the page and get in touch about promoting your own book(s).

https://www.facebook.com/bloodandflam...

Thanks for the information.

Thank you! Great policy. I just joined and look forward to connecting with everyone!

Broken Dolls, a paranormal thriller set in the world of the Telepathic Clans is on sale for 99 cents for the next 3 days.

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FGK0KQ8

Hello all

My second in the Urban Fanatsy Urban Witch series is released at the end of the month ... finally !!! Its called Bitter Moon . I'm putting book 1 up for FREE for a few days if you'd like to get into a fiesty female thriller. Many thanks - love reading your comments on this thread. Rick

https://tinyurl.com/hz2rhpd

I would love to read your book, bur digital licensing laws won't allow me (in the US) to "purchase" it from the UK Amazon. Good luck with book number 2 though!

40 years in the making (Yeah...it took a while to get back to that childhood dream.)

Strange Tidings - a debut Urban Fantasy (YA and Adult appropriate) - The apocalypse arrived as a quiet virus that put humanity's future in jeopardy. Now musician Ed Johnson is stalked by strangers and nightmare creatures threaten his sister. Can the true power of music save them?


Amazon listing: https://goo.gl/pPes8D

Goodreads listing: Strange Tidings

Just a reminder that the rules are still in effect! If you're new to the group, please take a moment to read them.

Bones Do Talk is an Urban Fantasy novel from Ifalade Tashia Asanti. While I love Fantasy of all types, I love the psychic aspects and fantastic characters in this novel! Don't miss this one https://preview.tinyurl.com/Bones DoTalkThe Bones Do Talk