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This is the weekly Thursday NL for S.M. McCoy for all things fantastical sci-fi fantasy and paranormal adventures with a splash of romance.
If you are on this NL it is because you joined a giveaway like AuthorsXP, BookSweeps, grabbed a copy of My Abett, Kingdom of Acatalec, or spotted my Divine series around and thought that author seems cool, and I would like to stay in touch!
Do you like mermaids fangs? Do you like Greek Myth Retellings? Atlantis? Triton? Poseidon? Medusa? Love Triangles? Magic, and Adventure?
I thought it would be fun to do a bit of typo highlights on some that I've found while editing. I'll drop more as I gather them, feel free to follow me on Insta @authorsteviemarie to see the rest.
See more writing typos that I think are entertaining by following me on Instagram: Stevie McCoy (@authorsteviemarie) | Instagram
Scroll down for an opportunity to be part of the next wave of ARC team members, and of course learn how you can share Taking Medusa and be entered into a giveaway to get the paperback! And if you would like to support this series and more books from me, please consider being a verified reader by grabbing the Kindle edition from Amazon!
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No name. No past. One giant destiny.
The only thing worse than suddenly waking up in a magical house with the insanely gorgeous Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse? Being the Fifth.
With no memory of who I am, where I came from, or what I’m doing here, I’m thrust into a new life with four people who I might want more from than just friendship. But with no past, how can I possibly plan for a future?
The only clue as to who I am? Four different species' magic resides within me—Vampire, Fae, Shifter, and Witch—and between them, I might be the most powerful creature on the planet.
For f*ck's sake.
Look out world, Horseman of Magic coming through!
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This is all four books, plus the short story and bonus content, bound into a single 1178-page book. The Fifth Horseman is a poly romance centered around a main character set in a futuristic fantasy Earth that contains depictions of anxiety, PTSD, gender identity issues, and loss. Please check the content guidance page at the front of the book for further guidance on violence, language, dark themes, and steamy situations.
I’ve been looking for a girl like her my whole life. Now that I’ve found her, I’m never letting go.
CARTER
I’m a twisted man with dark desires. Ever since my stepsister passed away, I’ve been obsessed with finding a girl who looks just like her. But none of them are good enough… until I lay eyes on Isabella.
The resemblance is uncanny. She looks just like my stepsister, who killed herself years ago, and I can’t stay away.
When I find out she has debts, I’m more than happy to take care of them… for a price that will ruin her and make me stronger than ever.
BELLA
Life has not been easy for me, and when my father gets sick, I have to come up with money to pay for his treatment. I’ve resigned myself to my fate, and I’ll do whatever it takes to take care of my family, even if it means selling my body to the vilest bidder…
But then I meet Carter. A handsome, strict, cruel mob boss who becomes inexplicably obsessed with me after just one glance.
His protection is something I can’t turn down.
Not even when I find out what it’s going to cost me…
Feathers and Blood is book one of the Feathers and Thorne dark mafia series of interconnected standalone, full-length novels.
Kindle Unlimited Indie Spicy M/M Vampire find:
I’m an assassin. My first mission? To kill the most powerful Vampire in Europe. What can possibly go wrong?
This standalone M/M vampire novella is set in the dark and seductive world of The Blood Throne Saga where vampires are powerful, and sexy, and have no rules about who they play with. Anyone is fair game.
Join the ARC team for Romantasy Taking Medusa:
ARC Readers have been emailed, the first phase of FIRST readers have been given their copy of Taking Medusa to read and catch more typos, or things that pull them from the story. If you are interested in being an ARC reader, please apply quickly, all applicants have been emailed with an onboarding welcome, so check your SPAM folder if you already applied. ARCS will be sent as soon as the first wave of BETAs finish reading which could be in a few days, or a week, they are asked to read quickly so there is an extra sweep to catch errors before sending out to everyone else. Submit your application this weekend to be considered https://forms.gle/aSKYhWPwXFQ769rU7
All Street Team members are entered into a giveaway to get an exclusive PR box of Taking Medusa! So, don't miss out!
Taking Medusa!
I was used by the gods.
A monster to:
Display
F*ck
Slay
Kidnapped by mermaids, I've killed Triton's daughter of the Coral Sea, and am destined by the fates to die, but they don't know who I am.
I'll be the ruin of them all.
I'll expose who the true monsters are.
The dark gods will rise.
I am Medusa.
And my story will be told.
Support Taking Medusa a Greek Myth Monsters and Legends Retelling by grabbing your copy from the zon, become a verified purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6NXSN7X
NEWSLETTER AUTHOR UPDATES
Taking Medusa has moved on to the second BETA phase and 7 more readers have been given the book to comb through before the official ARC copy is sent off to all the ARC readers.
I would love it if you have any sort of bookstagram following (even if it's only 10 people haha) or part of a readers group to help spread the love of Taking Medusa and share your excitement to read the book with your socials. Perhaps you know some book reviewers and think Taking Medusa would be a good fit?
Share the ARC signup with them!
"Hey, I came across this Romantasy Myth retelling Taking Medusa that I thought you might like! I signed up for the ARC team, we could be reading buddies together! https://forms.gle/RDuVvMYp7JhgP9MYA"
"I think you'd really like this upcoming Romantasy Medusa Retelling coming out, and the author is looking for book reviewers and I thought of you! Check out their Instgram post: Stevie McCoy (@authorsteviemarie) | Instagram "
Or simply share the Instagram post Stevie McCoy (@authorsteviemarie) | Instagram to people you think would be interested!
WANT TO JOIN A GIVEAWAY? I will be doing a raffle of sorts to send a signed paperback with swag package to random winners for the launch of Taking Medusa. There are many ways to enter, but one of them is:
Create a reel/video promoting Taking Medusa and why you're excited to read it! Use hashtag #takingmedusagiveaway Tag @authorsteviemarie
Deadline is launch date: October 3rd 2023!
Thomas already finished reading and had this to say about Taking Medusa, "Really enjoyed this! There are so many memorable scenes and images. The large-scale plot works too. I admire the way it builds up to the need for Medusa to lead the dark gods against the Olympians. I'm not an expert on Greek mythology, but this story seems to be very much in the spirit of the original stories."
Harleem is plugging away and giving some great feedback that will make the final launch even better! And it makes me smile that she enjoyed the saying, "Good glory, sweet sea water" that Aless uses in the book. YAy!
You can support this new series of Dark Gods Greek Myth Retellings by pre-ordering the book Taking Medusa on the zon and becoming a verified reader: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6NXSN7X
Or becoming part of my ARC team before I close up the form: https://forms.gle/aSKYhWPwXFQ769rU7
Add Taking Medusa to your GR TBR here: Taking Medusa (Dark Gods Rising, #1) by S.M. McCoy | Goodreads
And in the spirit of MEDUSA! I'm not the only one releasing a fun monster retelling soon! My girl, Ava Ross is too!
Newly Released Out Now by Ava Ross!
My ex-boyfriend was transformed into a medusa, and he’s set his eyes on me.
https://www.amazon.com/Whose-Have-Your-Claws-Under-ebook/dp/B0BT6BLTTQ
Check out this week's Featured Indie Freebie Temptations!
https://books.bookfunnel.com/aliensandalphasjunefreebies/hxay3vhd97
~Chat later!
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A missing mother. A magical birthright. Can she uncover the secrets of her family legacy before the bloodline runs dry?
My name is Chrystal Dylan, and I was born with the worst super power ever, a lightning rod for supernatural energy that attracts vampires like cat nip to feed from. Nothing like being an all you can eat buffet, until one decided to “save” me from that fate by triggering my transition into the very thing killing me.
Considering that was the least of my problems, I have a Council looking to eliminate all anomalies threatening to expose them to the human world, it just so happens that I’m one of them, and so is my best friend Victor. I won’t go down without some answers, including what they did with my mom.
Blood Crescent is the first novel in the exhilarating Divine Series of YA paranormal fantasies. If you like hidden magical realms, fresh new takes on vampire lore, and heartfelt journeys of self-discovery, then you’ll love this spellbinding coming-of-age tale.
NEW RELEASE Her Alien Prince on KU!
Released May 1st 2023 and already over 60 Reviews with a 4.4 average rating!
"I wasn't expecting it to be perfection, but it practically was. The writing, the depth, the detail, the storyline, the characters...it all was so amazing. Easily near the top of my favorite books of all time. I could re-read this many times. The uniqueness of the characters is fantastic." - Amazon Reviewer
"Alien romances are my favorite genre or romance as of recently and this is going to be added to my “favorites” list. " - Amazon Reviewer
https://books.steviemarie.com/heralienprince
Thank you for being part of my author tribe! Chat later!
Kingdom of Acatalec
Kingdom of Acatalec is a fantasy adventure set in a futuristic world with deadly drone races, a kingdom with a mysterious secret that could end both civilizations, and along the way you have two magical dudes that she crushes on, but she's got more important things to do like survive this new world with the skills she's honed through adversity.
https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Acatalec-Book-1-ebook/dp/B0B4V9867P/
Magical world of aliens, check.
Lots of secrets, and world building check, and check.
Mystery, murder, and lies... Absolutely!
The romance takes longer to develop, yup.
MC is in a wheelchair, and that doesn't stop her from kicking ass, YESSSS!
It starts off slow, then takes off like a rocket and sucks you into the new world of Acatalec, full of adventure, romance, magic, and a futuristic Seattle with sciencey possibilities like drones as the future of transportation, brain implants like what we see Elon Musk engineering, and contact lenses that connect with it.
Here's what people have been saying about the book so far!
Go start reading/listening to Kingdom of Acatalec . Available in all the places books/stuffage is sold including Kindle, Audible and more! Even request the book at your local library! I would absolutely love it if you did that!
Kingdom of Acatalec: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B4V9867P
Request Kingdom of Acatalec in your library! Or grab from all the places here:
https://books2read.com/u/4Ajr8e
Kingdom of Acatalec is now in the following digital Library systems:
Allen County Public Library
Howard County Library System
Mauney Memorial Library
Already read the book? Thank you from the bottom of my squishy heart, please share your thoughts on all the places readers gather, even on your favorite Facebook groups! Many indie authors such as myself are not allow to self-promote on many groups, so your word of mouth means everything!
Review Kingdom of Acatalec on Amazon -- BookBub -- GoodReads
Review My Abett The Prequel on Amazon -- BookBub -- GoodReads
Don't forget to dig out your free book My Abett and give it a read, you can devour it in under 2 hours for a small reality escape.
You can read My Abett with Kindle Unlimited to help support the universe of Acatalec, or fish it out of your readers from downloading your freesies copy from Bookfunnel 🥰💞
Grab My Abett for freesies: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/pzx6j7x29n
Read My Abett on KU or become a verified reader for 1.99 to help support the next book in the Acatalec Series: https://www.amazon.com/My-Abett-Fantasy-Adventure-Acatalec-ebook/dp/B0B72GF5DJ/
Did you enjoy reading My Abett? Consider leaving a review on the zon, or on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61872483-my-abett
This book takes place before Kingdom of Acatalec, but I wrote if after, so reading it first does change how you read this book, as information is revealed that isn't known in book one.
~Stevie, author of all things fantasical and otherworldly adventurous, mom of a few humans in training... including my hubby. Overall booknerd, and yes... I am writing this in my pjs. Why not?
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