Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Did I Notice Your Book Blogfest?

Here I am, enjoying the crazy fun of another blogfest inspired by Alex Cavanaugh and Ciara Knight. The purpose of this blogfest is to call attention to some great books that are currently flying under the radar of the usual bestseller lists like USA Today or the New York Times.

I never thought about how difficult this might be. I have so many books by authors I've met online on my eReader, on my computer, and even on my phone.  How to pick!

After much  thought, I have selected Lynn Rush, a fellow author at Crescent Moon Press. Lynn's latest release, Prelude to Darkness, is gaining lots of rave reviews. Read a blurb:

For a slave, hope is a dangerous thing.
 
Margaret Rousseau dreams of freedom from a life of servitude. When a mysterious woman saunters into the servants’ tavern promising the impossible, Margaret dares to hope she could win the heart of the one man she has secretly coveted since she first wore a corset...
The Prince.
 
Margaret desperately grasps for the opportunity to change her bleak destiny by placing faith in a woman who is not as forthcoming as she seems. Blinded to the stranger’s dark motives, Margaret surrenders herself to gain her heart’s desires.
 
But her choice may bring forth a darkness that could destroy all she holds dear.
 
Lynn has gathered six 5star reviews on Amazon for Prelude to Darkness which is part of her Wasteland Series.
 
Lynn also has a new book released just this week, Violet Midnight. I haven't read it yet.
 
Here's her website where you can find directions to a great release party and a chance to win a Kindle Fire. Who doesn't want one of those. Please follow some of these links and meet Lynn. She has no idea I'm talking about her today.
 
Also please visit Alex or Ciara to check out the links to all the bloggers participating in this blogfest. Did you find some books you plan to read? Do you already know Lynn?

48 comments:

Unknown said...

I love the idea behind this blogfest; it's a great way of giving kudos to those unsung hero authors :)

Jamie

Kyra Lennon said...

This bloghop is so cool, I'm discovering some excellent books today!

Hilary Melton-Butcher said...

Hi Susie ... your choice in Lynn Rush's Crescent Moon sounds fascinating ... I think I'd enjoy that .. cheers Hilary

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Hey, that's Lynn's book! Very cool.
Thanks for participating in our blogfest.

L. Diane Wolfe said...

Need to pick up that book.

Tara Tyler said...

dastardly good! wow! thanks for sharing it! lynn has so many to choose from!

Jack said...

I actually like that blurb. Most, I've noticed, make all books sound alike, but this one sounds refreshingly different. I will have to see if I can find it.

Thank you for the follow and comment.

Katie O'Sullivan said...

Hey, I picked one of Lynn's books too - I did read Violet Midnight and loved it ;-)

Great post!

Jennifer Lane said...

Hi Susan! I love the title Prelude to Darkness and the blurb sounds great too. Thanks for stopping by my blog and I'm a new follower!

Tyrean Martinson said...

This book has an intriguing premise . . .I'll hafe to add it to my TBR list!

Amy Jarecki said...

Ooooo dark motives--sounds uber creepy!

Unknown said...

Sounds exciting and seedy ... I love it! :-)

Yolanda Renée said...

Lynn is very popular in this blogfest. Will definitely have to check out her books.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hart Johnson said...

I've seen a couple of Lynn's books today. I like this cover--the simplicity of it appeals to me.

S. L. Hennessy said...

I recognize the author, but not the book. Cool pick!

Lynn Proctor said...

this sounds very interesting!

Amanda Rose said...

Hello Susan! This sounds like a great blog hop to be a part of! I think you forgot the link to Lynn's website though. I couldn't find the link to it. Prelude to Darkness sounds like a great read! ^^

Also thank you for following me on my blog! As part of my thanks I tagged you on my blog http://floweringfiction.blogspot.com/ for the Look Challenge. :)
Happy Writing Susan! ^^ :D

Unknown said...

Wow, great tag line. This book sounds like once I pick it up, I'll need a comfy spot and a free weekend.

Sherry Ellis said...

Looks like a great book!

Ciara said...

Another Lynn book noticed. Great. Thanks for participating in the blog fest.

Isis Rushdan said...

Wow, Lynn is everywhere right now. Even on my blog, lol!

Christine Rains said...

Love the cover and the sound of this one. Thanks for sharing!

~Sia McKye~ said...

ooo, interesting premise. Sounds like something more to add to my TBR pile.

Laura Eno said...

I've seen Lynn's books all over the blogs lately. Excellent choice!

Unknown said...

Lynn's book does look a great read - good choice!

Unknown said...

I love that cover

LynNerdKelley said...

No, I don't know Lynn, though I've heard some buzz about her and her books. This sounds good. I hope all her books do well. Yours, too!

Joylene Nowell Butler said...

Another one for my BTR list. Thanks, Susan!

Maryannwrites said...

One thing I have noticed in this blogfest is a lot of people really love paranormal, fantasy, and sci-fi. Maybe this is the Reader Goddess telling me to break out of my comfort zone. Some of the excerpts posted are so well written, I've bought a few books. Shhhh. Don't tell my hubby.

Anonymous said...

Good luck to Lynn! I'll spotlight her as my Author of the Week next week.

Libby said...

That cover is just darling. Hope she sees your post!

Golden Eagle said...

Sounds like it could be a sad story. I love the cover!

Brinda said...

I love Lynn's writing, so this is sure to be a great read!

LD Masterson said...

Ah, this one is new to me. Thanks for the tip.

Jessica L. Celaya said...

Sounds like a cool book. This idea of sharing books that aren't as heard about is a great idea.

LynnRush said...

Ohhhhh, Prelude to Darkness. That is a fun cover. Thanks for putting this on your blog for today's blogfest!!!!!

Susan Gourley/Kelley said...

You're welcome, Lynn. I'm so glad you found it when you're so busy with your new release today.
Thanks all of you for stopping by today.

Patricia Stoltey said...

At every stop on this blogfest, I ooh and ahhh at the cover art for the chosen book, declare the book must be added to my TBR List, and go on about how I must read more in this genre. It's becoming clear, I read everything, and I'm a book addict. :D

Trisha said...

I know OF Lynn but have never read her stuff. Thanks for the highlight :)

J.L. Campbell said...

The cover fits the subject of the story.

Cally Jackson said...

I'm the same as Trisha - haven't read any of Lynne's stuff... yet!

The only problem with this blogfest is it's alerting me to sooo many books I want to read! :-)

Unknown said...

I've heard about Lynn several times now. I'm intrigued.

Michelle Wallace said...

Gosh, I'm discovering soooo many good books via this blogfest!

I love the opening: "For a slave, hope is a dangerous thing." It conjures up all sorts of images/ideas...

Unknown said...

Lyn is very popular with this hop. I have not seen this book before though.

Elizabeth Seckman said...

Beautiful cover.

Helen Ginger said...

Sounds like a great book. And the cover is great -- I'm always drawn in by covers!

momto8 said...

love this idea! how wonderful for authors to support each other!

kjmckendry said...

I love the cover. Sounds like a great book.