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This week, we have Double Trouble with two cover reveals!

So let's get started.

First up, Jay Noel with Dragonfly Warrier.


The Mechanica Wars: Savage Machines Are Afoot...

At the age of twenty, Kanze Zenjiro's bloody footprints mark the bodies of those who stood in his way to protect the throne of Nihon. Now, the tyrannical Iberian Empire is bent on destroying his kingdom, and they send their steam-powered giants and iron spiders against him.

Zen embarks on a quest that takes him on the most dangerous journey of his life. To succeed, Zen must live up to his nickname, the Dragonfly Warrior, and kill all his enemies with only a sword and a pair of six-guns. He is called upon to somehow survive a test of faith and loyalty in a world so cruel and merciless, it borders on madness.

Dragonfly Warrior is a steampunk adventure like no other. It's a dynamic mix of Asian and European mythology, the Wild West, martial arts, traditional fantasy, and high powered steam action that will keep you turning the pages.

Dragonfly Warrior is the first book of The Mechanica Wars,
and will debut on January 6, 2014.

After doing some freelance writing and editing for more than a dozen years, Jay decided to stop procrastinating and pursue his dream of being a novelist. He's been blogging for over eight years, and even had a comedy podcast syndicated all over the internet. All of that was fun, but all the steampunk-inspired stories in his head just wouldn't leave him alone. Jay spends his days working in medical sales, but he can be found toiling over his laptop late at night when all is quiet.

He draws inspiration from all over: H.G. Wells, Jules Verne, Shakespeare, Ray Bradbury, Douglas Adams, and Isaac Asimov.

And Jay loves cookies.



Next . . .

From the newest superstar on the block, River Fairchild, with
Diamonds and Dust.


Magic is real. So is betrayal.

Two heirs. A Kingdom of dust on a troubled world. One might resurrect it. One might destroy it all.

Archaeologist David Alexander investigates the cave where his father disappeared and hurtles into another world, one filled with magic and bizarre creatures. The mad ravings in his father's journals of icemen and dragons may not be fantasies after all.

Convinced his father may still be alive, David begins a treacherous journey to find him and discover a way home. Along the way, he encounters a few unlikely friends. A Dreean warrior, a beautiful thief and a satyr join him as he searches.

David's arrival into this new world sets off an explosive chain reaction of events. Faced with powerful adversaries and few clues, he may not get the chance to rescue his father before disaster strikes, condemning both of them to death. Or worse.

Diamonds and Dust is available for pre-order here:


Y'all have a great week!


Comments

Alex J. Cavanaugh saidā€¦
Both are just awesome! The anime geek in me digs Jay's cover and River's has such a magical quality to it.
Shelly saidā€¦
Both books sound terrific, and I love the cover art!
Unknown saidā€¦
Sounds like two great books coming out.
J.L. Campbell saidā€¦
Fell in love with Jay's cover last week.

Both of these books sound like non-stop action and adventure.
L. Diane Wolfe saidā€¦
Bother covers are really good. River's is just so pretty.
Johanna Garth saidā€¦
Those covers are both stunning! And I'm seeing them all over the blogosphere. So impressed with their PR work too!
Those are two fantastic covers for sure. Awesome.
Melissa saidā€¦
Both of these sound great!
Thanks for sharing. :)
Jay Noel saidā€¦
Love this...being in Ms. Fairchild's company is truly an honor! Thanks for sharing our covers with your readers.
Jan Morrison saidā€¦
Hi Carol! These both sound great and I have a steam-punking punk in my life so perfect for a gift. Just wanted to tell you that I've moved to Labrador and now live on a beach! In the true north but still - sand and all. Only we'd sit on it in our down clothes this time of year, sipping hot rums not margaritas.
Unknown saidā€¦
Dragonfly Warrior looks great.

I like that first line for Diamonds and Dust "Magic is real. So is betrayal."
Bish Denham saidā€¦
Both covers are fabulous, evoking completely different emotions.
Ava Quinn saidā€¦
Two great covers! Thanks for sharing them, Carol!! :D
VR Barkowski saidā€¦
Awesome covers! Love the variety. Thanks for sharing, Carol.

Best of luck to Jay and River!

VR Barkowski
River Fairchild saidā€¦
Thanks so much for sharing my cover and I'm honored to be on the same page with Jay's! I've been waiting to read his book and it's finally almost here! :)
Luanne G. Smith saidā€¦
Been seeing both everywhere. Two great covers. Wish both authors the best. :))
H. R. Sinclair saidā€¦
Both sound good and great covers.
M Pax saidā€¦
Woo hoo for Jay and River! So many great books coming out. It's awesome.
Carol Kilgore saidā€¦
I'm happy you all like these covers. I do, too. I love how the colors actually fit together from both of them. Couldn't be better had it been planned.

Jan - Snow on the beach is a lovely sight. Enjoy!

David - I like that line, too.

EC - Wish I'd thought of that! Then again, I think Jay and River may like stirring up a little trouble from time to time :)

Inger saidā€¦
I saw River Fairchild's cover on Julie Flander's blog earlier and I think it is just gorgeous. Congrats and all the best to both authors.
Jemi Fraser saidā€¦
Both look fantastic! :)
Empty Nest Insider saidā€¦
Both covers look fabulous! Best of luck to Jay and River!

Julie
Helena saidā€¦
What gorgeous covers on both books, and the blurbs definitely caught my interest, so these books are now on my list.

Congratulations to Jay and River!
Julie Flanders saidā€¦
Both of these covers are fantastic! Kudos to Jay and River. :)
Anonymous saidā€¦
Good news all around. Congrats to the authors. I love the covers.
Congrats to both authors. I love the covers :)
LR saidā€¦
Sounds good :)
Stina saidā€¦
Both are great covers, but I love the magical feel of Diamonds and Dust.
Crystal Collier saidā€¦
Yay! I'm loving both these covers, and WAY looking forward to both books. Now I just have to fix my time stopper...
Emily R. King saidā€¦
Both covers are beautiful! Congrats to Jay and River!
Carol Kilgore saidā€¦
Crystal - Will you fix mine, too, please?
Wow, that's the best double header since I watched the Orioles and Yankees play back-to-back games.

Good luck to both Jay and River. Sounds like a couple winners.
klahanie saidā€¦
Hi Carol,

I'm sitting here banging my buck. Maybe that didn't sound right...

I'm wishing Jay loads of success with the book when it comes out in January.

And River, her writing style flows. All the beast, sorry, best to our friend, River.

Thank you for this, Carol. Very kind of you.

Gary :)
Pat Tillett saidā€¦
It looks like two good books. The first one jumps out at me. Good luck to both of them!
Carol Kilgore saidā€¦
Gary and Pat - You two guys are so funny. I love when you comment here :)
mshatch saidā€¦
I have to say Diamonds and Dust has a beautiful cover.
cleemckenzie saidā€¦
A couple of great covers. Good luck with your books, you two! And thanks for posting these, Carol.
LD Masterson saidā€¦
I'm sure glad this wasn't one of those "vote for one" posts. I'd have been stumped.
Unknown saidā€¦
I'm always interested in more bang for my buck - so thanks! Those are awesome covers! Wishing both Jay and River huge success. :-)
Carol Kilgore saidā€¦
Linda - I can't imagine doing a vote for one thing unless it was a cover for one of my books and I couldn't decide. No worries on that score.
Vallypee saidā€¦
Both of these look and sound very good. Good luck to them and I hope they do / are doing very well!
Michelle Wallace saidā€¦
Both covers look AB-FAB!
Old Kitty saidā€¦
Two thoroughly scrummy book covers! One says mega battles and super action adventures, the other says epic fantasy mystical journey!! Fab!! Take care
x
Anonymous saidā€¦
Now THOSE are covers -- very nice.
Tara Tyler saidā€¦
both great covers! but i must say i lean more to the dragonfly warrior, love dragonflies!

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