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SECTOR C ~ The Chosen — NOW AVAILABLE
I AM SO EXCITED!!!
SECTOR C ~ The Chosen
IS NOW AVAILABLE
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Release date: March 31, 2015
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Set in a futuristic Dystopian where society is governed by a council of vampires and lycanthropes, selection students are sheltered and raised in a deceptively Utopian world. Strict rules are imposed to control population growth, education, and even personal interactions with other members of the sector, all in the name of safety.
When ‘A’ comes of age she, like all youth throughout Sector C, and her selection classmates aren’t sent out into the world to find jobs, make money and lead happy carefree lives. They are forced to endure the rigorous physical and mental testing of Selection Week before choosing their destiny or being forced into a fate far worse. Those that make it out alive are announced as sector residence, given a position within the society, and allotted all the privileges of their chosen “culture.” However, when your only choices are vampirism, lycanthropy, breeder, blood donor, or banishment to the Wastelands, what choice do you really have?
Suspenseful, intense, passionate, and awash in paranormal delights, SECTOR C ~ THE CHOSEN captures the enchantment and mysteries of the supernatural world and the power of friendship.
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WHERE TO PURCHASE:
PAPERBACK: https://www.createspace.com/5379797
EBOOK: COMING SOON to http://bookstore.bookcountry.com/
AMAZON: http://amzn.com/0985885335
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Come along on this JOURNEY with me!
OK, this post is short – but very VERY important, and I do hope that you re-post it and share it with all of your friends.
One of the most important things for an indie-author is friends and followers – READERS. With that in mind I’m reaching out to you, my amazing blog followers, and asking that you follow me here and everywhere (see links below) and that you share this post. Tell your friends, bribe your families, and blackmail your enemies into following me too!
LINKS
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BloodAngelSeries <— VERY IMPORTANT (Facebook Search: Nina Soden – Author)
Twitter: www.twitter.com/Nina_Soden | @Nina_Soden
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6469590.Nina_Soden
- I have a question and answer section on my Goodreads sight – so if you want to ask… please do.
- If you read my book(s) and enjoy it/them – please leave a review here.
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/ninasoden <— VERY IMPORTANT
- If you read my book(s) and enjoy it/them – please leave a review here.
Blog: http://www.ninasoden.wordpress.com
- This is where I talk about my books, upcoming projects, host author interviews, and sometimes just go really REALLY off topic and ramble about random stuff.
BOOKS
Awaken (book 1 ~ the Blood Angel Series): http://amzn.com/B008Q8ZPE4 | http://wp.me/P1Ft9W-4K | http://bookbzz.com/awaken-nina-soden/
Beginnings (book 2 ~ the Blood Angel Series): http://amzn.com/B00D3G7RWM | http://wp.me/P1Ft9W-7J | http://bookbzz.com/beginnings-nina-soden/
Revenge (book 3 ~ the Blood Angel Series): http://wp.me/P1Ft9W-bR | http://amzn.com/B00MUT6XQY | http://bookbzz.com/revenge-nina-soden/http://bookbzz.com/revenge-nina-soden/
SECTOR C ~ The Chosen (book 1 ~ SECTOR C): http://wp.me/p1Ft9W-444
Books – the Cheapest Vacation You Can Buy!
Books are a special kind of magic!
To me… books are a special kind of magic!
I tend to go through spurts where I read constantly – in the carpool line, making dinner, at karate, at dance, etc… Then I go through spurts where I don’t crack the spine of a book for months. Right now I am smack dab in the middle of three books, well, one play and two books. Basically, I am at the beginning of a regular reading marathon… at least for me.
Every year I set a reading goal for myself… In the past it has always been 12 books! Yeah, I know – that isn’t that many, but come on… I have a full-time job and two kids that do dance, karate, t-ball, cheer leading camp, etc. etc. etc. So, for me to find time to read even just one book a month is often hard. So, I have always set my goal low… one book a month… and hoped that I actually exceed it. In 2013 I exceeded my goal of 12 books by 5 and read a total of 17 books… I WAS EXCITED! In 2014 I raised my goal, just a little, to 20 books and I managed to read 26! Yeah, last year was a big reading year for me. This year 2015… I have decided to increase my goal again – I plan to read 30 books! It is already February 27th and I have only finished 4 books… I’m a bit behind and not getting off to a great start, but I have time. Right?
What I’m currently reading:
- Collected Stories by Donald Margulies
- Bright Side by Kim Holden
- Kyland by Mia Sheridan
What I’ve recently finished reading:
- Grave Mercy (His Fair Assassin #1) by Robin LaFevers
- The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
- A Time To Live (by Jonas Lee) – This is the second book in his series, the first was A Time To Reap which I finished last year. Time Travel – Science Fiction – FUN-FUN-FUN!
- Redeemed (by P.C. Cast) – This is the FINAL book in the House of Night series – Vampires, Goddesses, and possessed minions… OK!
So… the whole point of my post, which I never really got to is this… Books are a wonderful escape into a world you never knew existed. They are a vacation for your mind and cost only pennies compared to what most people spend on actual vacations. So, take a stay-cation… grab a good book… and let it take you to places you’ve never been.
- Travel back to 1912 and ride on the Titanic in Titanic by Filson Young
- Let Sophie Kinsella entertain you with her Confessions of a Shopaholic series
- Get lost in the world of Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
- Experience Victorian times and laugh at the comedy of Oscar Wilde in The Importance of Being Earnest
- Cringe from freight as you read Bram Stoker’s Dracula
- Relive childhood memories as you read Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
- Fall in love with Frances Mayes’ Under the Tuscan Sun
- Feel seduced by Christian Grey in E.L. James’ Fifty Shades of Grey series
- Get to know a new, self-published author and pick up a copy of Awaken, Beginnings, or Revenge by yours truly…
- Pick up a collection of short stories and get drifted out to sea in FINAL SHIPS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD (including my short END GAME)
- Indulge yourself in a collection of poetry with Private Words Unspoken…
There are so many amazing places, real and imaginary, that books can take you if you only let them.
So… where will you go on your next stay-cation?
Nina Soden, Author
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/ninasoden
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BloodAngelSeries
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Nina_Soden
Awaken (book 1 ~ the Blood Angel Series): http://amzn.com/B008Q8ZPE4 | http://wp.me/P1Ft9W-4K | http://bookbzz.com/awaken-nina-soden/
Beginnings (book 2 ~ the Blood Angel Series): http://amzn.com/B00D3G7RWM | http://wp.me/P1Ft9W-7J | http://bookbzz.com/beginnings-nina-soden/
Revenge (book 3 ~ the Blood Angel Series): http://wp.me/P1Ft9W-bR | http://amzn.com/B00MUT6XQY | http://bookbzz.com/revenge-nina-soden/http://bookbzz.com/revenge-nina-soden/
SECTOR C ~ The Chosen (book 1 ~ SECTOR C): http://wp.me/p1Ft9W-444
Revenge by Nina Soden
WOW… this review made my day.
Rating Overview
Writing: ★★★★ 1/2
Story: ★★★★ 1/2
Characters: ★★★★★
Cover: ★★★★ 1/2
Overall: ★★★★★ (4.625)
This book was given to me as an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This third (final?) installment of the Blood Angel series is once again looking at the transformation of Alee (Aleerah), the only living dhampir. It continues after her transition back into high school, learning the ropes of a vampire, the nature of being a witch, the betrayal of the Underground and the love dichotomy she finds herself in.
The Critical Points:
Writing:
Nina’s writing has progressively improved throughout the series and by this point, she has started to master the craft. Weaving in the imagery and emotions of her characters. There were some misspellings here and there, giving the teeny ding on the writing alone.
Story:
This story starts off on the fast track and very rarely slows…
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Why YOU should follow ME!!!
Hi, my name is Nina Soden and I’m an author.
Wow, it feels really funny to say that. I mean, I am an author. I have four published books, 3 novels (the Blood Angel Series) and 1 poetry book, but calling myself an author still feels strange.
Author is only one of the many hats or ‘personalities’ I wear throughout my day. My most important? Mommy, that one simple word means the world to me and hearing it when my kids call me – well, that melts my heart. The other hats I love to wear: wife, daughter, sister, actress, and artist. The hats I wear because everyone has to make a living and keep the house in order: employee, consultant, chauffeur (when you have kids – you are nothing if not a chauffeur), cook, assistant cheer coach, etc., etc., etc. Hats I’m learning to wear: self-publicist, marketing specialist, social-media specialist, and all the others that go with being an Indie-Author – man, it is HARD WORK!
This blog was originally started to keep a record of my journey as I wrote, edited, and published my first young adult series ~ the Blood Angel Series ~ Awaken (book 1), Beginnings (book 2), and Revenge (book 3). Well, I did it! It was a long yet exciting adventure and the final book was published in August of 2014. Before publishing the final book I put the first two books through a rigorous re-edit and rewrite in order to make sure that they were the best they could be. Now, I feel fully confident that all three of my books are exactly how I want them to be. I would love to share them with you and find out what you think. If you are interested in learning more about the Blood Angel Series please take a few seconds and spend the few dollars it takes to download my eBooks or order your printed version – and please tell your family, bribe your friends and blackmail your enemies into picking up a copy of their own.
Where to “follow”, “like”, “subscribe”, and buy the Blood Angel Series:
Author Blog: http://www.ninasoden.wordpress.com
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/ninasoden
Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/BloodAngelSeries
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Nina_Soden
Awaken (book 1): http://amzn.com/B008Q8ZPE4 | http://wp.me/P1Ft9W-4K | http://bookstore.bookcountry.com/Products/SKU-000597366/Awaken.aspx
Beginnings (book 2): http://amzn.com/B00D3G7RWM | http://wp.me/P1Ft9W-7J | http://bookstore.bookcountry.com/Products/SKU-000663440/Beginnings.aspx
Revenge (book 3): http://wp.me/P1Ft9W-bR | http://amzn.com/0985885327
What Is Next?
Now I begin a new journey as I work on my next series. I can’t say too much, but I promise to keep you all informed as I learn more about where this new adventure is going to take me – and my readers.
Hop on… join the ride… and click follow to come along on this new adventure.
And, if all that isn’t enough… follow me because I randomly (often) get writers block and end up going way off topic, and challenging myself to discover new things about myself, or just new things about the world in general!
Want to know when my new releases are available for pre-order before they hit the shelves?
Just fill out the following form and I’ll be sure to let you know about any discounts, giveaways, and pre-order offers I’m having!
It’s GIVEAWAY TIME – ENTER TO WIN!!!
That’s RIGHT – it’s GIVEAWAY TIME!!!
I’m giving away FREE BLOOD ANGEL SWAG!!!
What you’ll get if you win:
1 copy of Awaken (book 1 ~ the Blood Angel Series) 1 copy of Beginnings (book 2 ~ the Blood Angel Series) 1 Blood Angel Series travel mug (with covers of all three book covers) 1 Blood Angel Series small notebook (with covers of all three book covers) 1 Personalized postcardThe Winner Will Be Drawn and Announced:
As soon as the Blood Angel Facebook page hits 175 ‘Likes’
How to Enter:
Entry into the giveaway is easy. It takes only three (3) simple steps:
#1
On any (ALL is even better) of your social media sites (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Pinterest, Blog, etc.) post the following:
#YA Book Swag #giveaway via author @Nina_Soden at http://wp.me/p1Ft9W-lO Follow the link to find out how you can enter to win.
#2
‘Like‘ the Blood Angel Facebook page www.facebook.com/BloodAngelSeries
Don’t forget this step because… the winner will be drawn and announced as soon as the Blood Angel Series Facebook page hits 175 ‘LIKES’
#3
Submit your information in the entry form below:
DISCLAIMER: You do not have to provide a mailing address at this time. However, if you win you will be contacted, via the email address you provide, and a mailing address will be requested. If you fail to provide a mailing address you will be forfeited as the winner, and the next person drawn will receive the Blood Angel SWAG!
If you are as excited about this GIVEAWAY as I am then post a comment below and tell me and my readers why you want to win!
A New Adventure
I am so excited to announce that I have started a
NEW ADVENTURE
As many of you already know, I published the final installment of the Blood Angels Series at the end of August. But, what you don’t know is that I kicked off September by starting my new series “Title Unknown”.
I started typing the first page on Wednesday September 3rd and have, in only 10 short days, already completed the first 19 chapters. That might not be a lot for some authors, but for me that is huge. I only have a short time each day to write, about an hour, so getting through that much in such a short time is thrilling. I hope to have my first draft completed by the end of the month. After that… EDITS – REWRITES – EDITS – REWRITES – EDITS – REWRITES – etc. until the book is perfect.
I will post a blurb soon – So stay toned.
I can’t wait to share this new story with all of you. So, if you have enjoyed my other stories, are just looking for something new, or love to support indie-authors – please show your support by commenting below and sharing this news on your Facebook, twitter, Google+, and all other social media sites.
Where to “follow”, “like”, “subscribe”, and purchase the Blood Angel Series:
Author Blog: http://www.ninasoden.wordpress.com
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/ninasoden
Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/BloodAngelSeries
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Nina_Soden
Awaken (book 1): http://amzn.com/B008Q8ZPE4 | http://wp.me/P1Ft9W-4K | http://bookstore.bookcountry.com/Products/SKU-000597366/Awaken.aspx
Beginnings (book 2): http://amzn.com/B00D3G7RWM | http://wp.me/P1Ft9W-7J | http://bookstore.bookcountry.com/Products/SKU-000663440/Beginnings.aspx
Revenge (book 3): http://wp.me/P1Ft9W-bR | http://amzn.com/0985885327
Blog Tour Recap
I would like to thank everyone, bloggers and readers, that participated in my month-long blog tour.
For all of the bloggers that so graciously had me as either an interview guest or as a guest author I can’t thank you enough for inviting me into your world and including me. For all you readers out there who happily traveled from site to site with me each day to read along, I hope that my experiences have in some small way touched you or inspired you. If you have any more questions or if you just want to reach out and connect – please don’t hesitate to visit my site as often as you like and leave comments – I will respond!
Like so many others, writing is a passion of mine and I feel truly blessed for having experienced this tour, and am so grateful for everyone that participated.
NOW FOR THE EXCITING NEWS!!!
Revenge, book 3, is NOW AVAILABLE!
Revenge ~ a Blood Angel novel ~ book 3
by Nina Soden
Life hasn’t been easy for Alee. Having almost died as a young child and then losing both of her parents shortly after her junior year in high school, all she wanted was a normal senior year. Little did she know that with the development of her powers, Atlanta’s founding members had taken notice of her and were watching her closely. And to top things off, an all out war between the lycanthropes and the members of The Underground erupted at the annual Founders’ Celebration, leaving Alee caught in the middle.
Dying in her father’s arms only to awaken in a pool of blood, surrounded by the mutilated corpses of those she loved most, who could blame Alee for what she did next? Wouldn’t you seek REVENGE?
GET YOUR COPY TODAY!
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If you didn’t get a chance to visit all of the posts I have included the links below for you to browse:
- Author Interview: http://writercreations2012.blogspot.com/2014/08/our-nina-soden-interview.html?spref=tw
- Guest Author – “Top Ten List for Authors'” by Nina Soden: http://iyanajenna.com/spotlight-nina-soden/
- Author Interview: http://wp.me/p3SOZn-fF
- Author Nina Soden: http://garymitchell.co.uk/?page_id=7
- Guest Author – ‘Typos and Errors in Indie-Publised Manuscripts” by Nina Soden: http://bit.ly/1kNDJ6v
- Author Interview: http://wp.me/p4BsxS-3W
- Author Announcement: http://bit.ly/1sSQ49f
- Guest Author – ‘Indie-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing’ by Nina Soden: http://bit.ly/1mHGbXd
- Leading Character Interview w/Damian Ward of the Blood Angel Series: http://wp.me/p4RYxr-Xe
- The Blood Angel Series is MAKING THE HEADLINES – Exclusive Press Release: http://wp.me/p3VtKz-2q
- Author Interview: http://www.thedead.us Once you have reached the main page click on [Interviews] at the bottom of the screen.
- Author Interview: http://wp.me/p4h3m4-tw
- Author Interview: http://tinyurl.com/kpsnmqq
- Author Interview: http://headfirstintothedeepend.typepad.com/blog/2014/08/the-interrogation-room-nina-soden.html
- Author Interview: http://wp.me/p2WiHJ-tV
- Behind Locked Doors – Special Release by Nina Soden: http://wp.me/p39D6U-hv
To visit the original list of posts with websites, direct links, and short links click HERE
AUGUST BLOG TOUR – CALENDAR OF EVENTS
I am excited to announce that I will be doing a BLOG TOUR in August 2014!
Below is a list of my stops along the way. I hope that you will join me and follow along throughout the tour. Yes, there are a lot of ‘author interview’ posts, but I will assure you everyone asked different questions. That means that over the course of the tour you will be learning A LOT about me and the many hats I wear (mom, wife, daughter, employee, actress, adventuress, driver, and of course AUTHOR… and many many others)!!!
Friday, August 1st
EVENT: Author Interview
LOCATION: http://writercreations2012.blogspot.com
DIRECT LINK: http://writercreations2012.blogspot.com/2014/08/our-nina-soden-interview.html?spref=tw
Tuesday, August 5th
EVENT: Guest Author – “Top Ten Lists for Authors” by Nina Soden
LOCATION: http://iyanajenna.com
SHORTLINK: http://iyanajenna.com/spotlight-nina-soden/
Wednesday, August 6th
EVENT: Author Interview and Book Information Announcement
LOCATION: http://authorspromotion.wordpress.com
SHORTLINK: http://wp.me/p3SOZn-fF
Thursday, August 7th
EVENT: TBA
LOCATION: http://www.garymitchell.co.uk
SHORTLINK: http://garymitchell.co.uk/?page_id=7
Friday, August 8th
EVENT: Guest Author Posting: Typos and Errors in Indie-Published Manuscripts
LOCATION: http://timothy-ouellette.blogspot.com/
SHORTLINK: http://bit.ly/1kNDJ6v
Monday, August 11th
EVENT: Author Interview
LOCATION: http://ashleenorth.wordpress.com
LINK: http://ashleenorth.wordpress.com/2014/08/10/showcasing-awesome-author-nina-soden-by-ashlee-north/
SHORTLINK: http://wp.me/p4BsxS-3W
Tuesday, August 12th
EVENT: Author and Book Announcement
LOCATION: http://www.author-reynahawk.com
Link: http://www.author-reynahawk.com/guest-post–interviews/nina-soden
SHORTLINK: http://bit.ly/1sSQ49f
Wednesday, August 13th
EVENT: Guest Author – Indie-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing
LOCATION: http://timothy-ouellette.blogspot.com/ http://www.timouellette.com
SHORTLINK: http://bit.ly/1mHGbXd
Thursday, August 14th
EVENT: Leading Character Interview w/Damian Ward of the Blood Angel Series
LOCATION: http://etoithomas.com/blog/
SHORTLINK: http://wp.me/p4RYxr-Xe
Friday, August 15th
EVENT: The Blood Angel Series is MAKING THE HEADLINES – Read all about it in this exclusive Press Release!
LOCATION: http://hiddentreasurebooks.wordpress.com
SHORTLINK: http://wp.me/p3VtKz-2q
Monday, August 18th
EVENT: Author Interview
LOCATION: http://www.thedead.us
Once you have reached the main page click on [Interviews] at the bottom of the screen.
Tuesday, August 19th
EVENT: Author Interview
LOCATION: www.nicholasrossis.me
DIRECT LINK: http://nicholasrossis.me/2014/08/19/author-feature-nina-soden/
SHORTLINK: http://wp.me/p4h3m4-tw
Wednesday, August 20th
EVENT: Author Interview
LOCATION: www.jroneillwrites.com
DIRECT LINK: http://www.jroneillwrites.com/blood-angel-author-nina-sodens-blog-tour/
SHORTLINK: http://tinyurl.com/kpsnmqq
Thursday, August 21st
EVENT: Author Interview
LOCATION: http://headfirstintothedeepend.typepad.com/blog/
DIRECT LINK: http://headfirstintothedeepend.typepad.com/blog/2014/08/the-interrogation-room-nina-soden.html
Friday, August 22nd
EVENT: Author Interview
LOCATION: http://www.jemsbooks.wordpress.com
SHORTLINK: http://wp.me/p2WiHJ-tV
Monday, August 25th
EVENT: Behind Locked Doors – Special Release
LOCATION: http://booksauthorsand publishing411.com
DIRECT LINK: http://booksauthorsandpublishing411.com/2014/08/19/behind-locked-…-by-nina-soden/
SHORTLINK: http://wp.me/p39D6U-hv
Nina Soden 