Aug 20, 2011

Author Guest Post With Laurie Bowler & MEGA GIVEAWAY!!!

Laurie Bowler has kindly agreed to guest post here to discuss her novels and share her inspiration for becoming a writer.
 About The Author:
Laurie Bowler resides in Hampshire, a county located in the United Kingdom where she started writing fantasy fictions and romantic novels in 2009.
 
She finds it fascinating to create stories, detailing emotions and brings the books character to life.
 
After reading hundreds of romance novels, she knew she wanted to write romance within the fantasy storyline, as she finds them both fascinating and adventurous hence where the first idea came to write such stories.
 
Her novels have been awarded “best read” in numerous book sites.
 
Laurie Bowler lives with her husband and daughter, whom she loves to spend time with along with two parrots (Source).
 
 
Find Laurie Bowler on the Web:
 Guest Post:
These days, it’s truly an exciting time to be a writer, and I’m enjoying writing as much as I do and then seeing it published.

There are so many reasons why I enjoy writing. At first it was only a hobby and something I decided to do suddenly in November 2009, and now I have found myself developing further with the plots and characters that I create. 

Every day is a massive learning curve, reading reviews and hearing readers thoughts and feelings teaches me many different aspects that |I could incorporate into my writing, and for this I am grateful. 
As well as the reasons to fulfill my enjoyment of writing, its my greatest pleasure when I see my name on the back of a printed version, and for those who have joined the technology changes and have an e-reader, to be able to have my name on the e-versions is just as fulfilling as the print version. 
I’m writing more than I have ever written before, Golden Horizons is at the editors as we speak, this is the 3rd and much anticipated sequel to Nessy’s story (Moon Rising series), Volcan Knights has recently been published and so has a collaboration story titled Fangs Inc. 
Writing Volcan Knights has been exciting, providing a much needed different perspective to my writing career and steering away from the Vampire theme that my writing is popularly known by. They are a species all themselves, much research went into the story with the times and places, and much of my imagination as well, how else did I create a magnificent paranormal species?
Writing Golden Horizons was so much fun, finalising Nessy’s feelings and her inner thoughts has brought the storyline to a different level that I hadn’t originally anticipated, but I am immensely pleased and I hope readers will be too! 
I’m a huge fan of romance stories, and anyone who’s read my works can testify to say that I incorporate romance into my stories in an interlude that’s lasting between the characters.
But all along, I’ve wanted to try my hand at other things as well, so I’ve written horror, fantasy and dark suspense which can be read later on in the year with the first called Hervidor, and so many more waiting to be edited before they are published. 
My writing career has been a continued drive forwards, and if anyone told me in 2009 that I would create 25 stories by 2011, with 10 others waiting to be edited I would have said they were exaggerating just a tiny bit, but I have accomplished this and I am sincerely pleased with the progression of series that I have written. 
What it all comes down to is that I love books! No matter what form they take. I love to read as much as I do to write. 
I live and breathe stories, and whether you choose to read in print, on your phone, computer then I’m happy!
 Books by Laurie Bowler:
 
Marinette (Nessy) is half vampire and half human flees her maker Hervidor, the strongest of their kind and the ruler of the underworld of vampires. As Nessy flees to be able to live her life as she chooses, her vengeance for the coven Hervidor created, The Tellis coven rises to the surface as she ventures into unknown parts of life that she has never seen or experienced. Hervidor has kept Nessy locked away for centuries, his taunting and those tauntings of his coven have made Nessy stronger and one day capable of fleeing his grasp. As she runs through the unknown woods with her thirst on high alert she meets Charles and his coven, their ways and teachings of the new world that Nessy hasn’t seen before are shocking and exciting to Nessy who quickly learns to adjust and adapt so she can easily walk among humans during both day and night. Nessy quickly falls in love with Charles and they seal the bond that will capture and seal them together for eternity, their love being sealed and both of them finding their mate to walk the earth for as long as either one of them shall survive the passage of time and the changes it brings. With the threat of Hervidor constantly at their heels and Nessy trying to run and making that final decision to stand and face him in the fight that will decide her fate, the Gulon and their own pack of cats become involved Heracio (Hera) is Nessy’s biological cousin and decides to impart to Nessy the many family traits she wasn’t aware off as a human, her own self discovery becomes apparent as she too transforms into the Gulon creature. As the biggest and strongest of the Gulon and long ago destined to become their leader, Nessy hands over the reins of the leadership back to Hera, claiming the ownership is his by mutual right, mutual consent and adoration of his pack. As Nessy tries to come to terms with the changes happening to her and around her, she continues to slide on the path of love, together Charles, his coven and Nessy make the final stand against Hervidor and the detested Tellis coven to banish them from the earth but will they succeed in banishing Hervidor and his coven?
Moon Rising (Book 2)
Nessy wakes from her unconscious state to find she can no longer remember who she is or her purpose in life. Charles battles to try and tell her as much information as he can about her former life, and eventually submits to telling Nessy her true immortal state.
 Hera takes Nessy back to the past in the form of the Gulon, where she meets the other Gulon packs who have come to aid them while the covens have gathered hoping to glimpse their new queen and ruler of the underworld, little does Nessy realise that person is her!
The continuing threat from the detested sinister Tellis coven fight back with the remaining members and they join forces with another coven that have long since been known for their massacres and barbaric ways for feeding.
Nessy has to battle to protect the human race from extinction and to protect her title for the good of races, the immortal race and the mortals that surround her, with Charles and the Gulon they must succeed.
 
Moon Rising (Book 3)
Nessy’s spiritual sojourn continues as the good and the bad, the animal and the human clash – one side vying for supremacy over the other. Nessy’s will power and bravery win as she stands and chooses the right path.
With Charles, the Eaves coven, and the Gulons working and fighting alongside Nessy to discover the mystery surrounding the strange happenings around them in their quiet village, together they must stand and face the evil force to maintain the balance of their world.
The Gulons bring forth their own heritage and legends changing the direction they’ve been ruling and protecting the humans, bringing Nessy back into their safe harness and their co-existence with the vampire race.
The pressure is on for all involved, the covens are forceful, the Gulons are powerful, Nessy is strong willed and finds herself thrown into the dark world along with the unknown attacked evil force that no one has known to exist, until now. 
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Patty is a low level worker for The Agency, an organisation of witches that controls the world of the supernatural. Patty grew up an orphan with normal human parents, but when her powers as a witch emerged she was drawn to, and joined, The Agency.
When her friend and mentor, the high witch Matace, is murdered, Patty is unsatisfied with the reports of his death and begins her own investigation. With the aid of Luke, her vampire friend, Patty delves deeper into the dangerous circumstances behind Matace’s death and finds more than she bargained for, the truth behind her own past.
As the dangers deepen and the truth behind Patty’s past are revealed, it becomes clear that the fate of the world is at stake and Patty may be the only one that can prevent the world’s destruction, but at what cost.
 
A compilation of short horror stories by Laurie Bowler where you can find the creepiest and most gruesome happenings and monsters.
Blood will be spilt, bodies will be torn apart, lives will be ruined and mostly a shiver will creep down your spine when you are reading these stories!
The Sand Monster: The creature that humans ran away from seeks his revenge after disobeying his mother, and hides under the sand to capture his prey. As his hunger begins to spin out of control, he loses his patience. Find out what happens to those he has hunted.
Scared of the Dark: While Melissa sleeps and her nightmares seemed to come alive, and beg her to stay and be with them, it’s with every increasing effort to wake up when they start by the nurse employed to help. Will Melissa be able to wake up before the monsters drag her further into their dark creepy world?
The Torturous Family: Sent to live away with her distant family in a remote part of the world, Bridgette stumbles across strange occurrences with these odd people, and follows her cousin to the ever remote and intriguing shed at the bottom of the garden. Find out what happens to Bridgette and the notorious shed.
Wendigo: Richard begins to notice the missing peoples list in his village is beginning to get longer with each passing day; he decided to investigate and troubles the gossip landlady Rose for information. The information will lead Richard to uncover horrible myths and legends that have surrounded the village for some time.

Latina Horror embarks on a journey to find out if the mystery of the legendary vampire’s her Grandmother once told her about are real.
Entering directly into their domain, the spooky public house where she finds the answers she is seeking and much more. Latina’s story starts here in Locum, with the deadly public house and the mysterious air that surrounds her own life. Will she find out the truth or is she doomed to co-exist with their secret in anyway they choose?
Bestselling author Laurie Bowler brings you another digital short story series starting with Locum where vampire intrigue is at its all time high. This hilarious digital short is sure to keep you intrigued and hunting for more!

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The continuous battle between the families along with the attacks from the humans, as each other them battle for the supremacy over the other.
The relationship between the families begins to boil and they are on the edge of war. Meredith’s mother is attacked and claims the other family is responsible, mayhem is created and the families declare way on each other causing mass hysteria in their all but calm existence. Unable to co-exist the war continues…
 
This is a Tale of Love and Loss: Two feuding Vampire Families, the daughter of one family falls in love with the son of the other. The attacks begin from both sides, and that is when the loss begins. When will it stop and who really is to blame? A new digital short story series from best- selling author Laurie Bowler author of The Depths of Darknes, Serena Embracing Darkness….
Families have declared war, and are in the midst of their own personal vendators becoming all too real. Body counts start to dwindle, guns are firing, blood is poured onto the ground but still no one is close to winning the battle.
Their fighting takes a stand against each other as each family continues to pour their hatred and blood of their own kin onto the ground.
Meredith must find a way to save her family and to end the war that has been created by her father and his manipulation.
Across The City is a tale of love and loss. The beginning is the start to Meredith’s story of how she finds herself lost inside the vampire world with the opposition who have been constantly at war for centuries with neither creating a peaceful existence.
The humans aware of the vampires they banished to the other side of their city, stand on guard day and night to prevent the vampires from breaching and taking humans lives, creating a world where vampires must live from the rations they produce.
The battle for survival starts here in; The Beginning…
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 MEGA GIVEAWAY!!!:
GIVEAWAY!
The author has generously offered multiple ebook copies of her novels to giveaway here on my blog!
Here is what you could win!!!
(3 WINNERS!!!) – ebook copy of Golden Horizons (Book 3: Moon Rising series)
(3 WINNERS!!) – ebook copy of Serena Embracing Darkness
(5 WINNERS!!!) – ebook copy of Depths of Darkness
(4 WINNERS!!!) – ebook copy of Locum
(5 WINNERS!!!) – ebook copy of  Bloodthirsty Gruesome Tales
 
THAT’S 20 WINNERS!!!
YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS!!!
Giveaway policies:
·         TO ENTER: Please leave a thoughtful comment below related to the guest post or question for the author. Don’t forget to leave your e-mail address!
·         This giveaway ends on September 5th, 2011.
·         This giveaway is open Internationally
·         This giveaway is open to those 13 years of age or older. 
·         All giveaway winners will be announced on the blog.
·         I can disqualify any entry as I see fit. 
·         I will use Random.org to select the winners.
·         Once the winners have been notified, they will have 24 hours to confirm their interest otherwise new winners will be selected.
Happy Reading Until Next Time!

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