Showing posts with label Alyssa Rose Ivy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alyssa Rose Ivy. Show all posts

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Roanoke Author Invasion

 

Mark My Words has partnered with the Roanoke Author Invasion to provide free consultations to authors regarding their branding and marketing efforts!

What is the Roanoke Author Invasion you ask? Join 30 bestselling authors of contemporary and paranormal fiction and more at the Holiday Inn Tanglewood in Roanoke, Virginia on April 11, 2015 from 12pm-4pm. Enjoy an afternoon of books, giveaways, and more as you get the latest releases from your favorite authors and discover new voices!

When: April 11, 2015 from 12pm-4pm
Where: Holiday Inn Tanglewood in Roanoke, Virginia
Who: 30 incredible authors!

Adrianne James, Alyssa Rose Ivy,  Bryna Bulter, Brina Courtney (MMW Representative), Cambria Herbert, Casey L Bond,  Casey Peeler, Heather Hildenbrand,  Jennifer L Armentrout, Karen Lynch,  Kristen Day, Laura Howard,  Nicole Zoltack, Liz Long, Inger Iverson, Viv Daniels,  Wendy Higgins, Bella Roccaforte,  Theresa Kay, Mari Mancusi,  Michelle G Miller, Quinn Loftis,  TR Lykins, TC Mckee,  Diana Peterfreund, Rebecca Rynecki,  Nancy Straight, Michelle N Files, Melissa Haag, and Rysa Walker!

Ticket Information for this FREE event can be found here.


Are you an author who wants to set up a consultation? Please sign up here.
You do not need to be a signing author to receive a FREE consultation!
See you in Virginia!

Saturday, October 25, 2014

Halloween Author Invasion Author Spotlight: Alyssa Rose Ivy


Hey readers! We're nearing the end of October (my favorite month of the year), and you know what that means!? It's almost Halloween! As most of you already know, this year Christina from Lulo Fangirl and myself are co-hosting the Halloween Author Invasion event on Facebook from October 26-30! For those of you who don't know about the event, you can find out more by clicking here.



Who all is participating? Here's our amazing guest list:


Now that you guys are all FOR SURE familiar with the Halloween Author invasion, I have a fun post for you guys. To get everyone pumped about our amazing guest list, Christina and I will be featuring Author Spotlight posts for our authors to get you excited to party alongside them next week! Each post will feature the authors bio, links, and a fun exclusive Halloween-ish interview they have granted us for the event! We are so honored to have all of these amazing authors participating in our event! Are you ready to learn a little more about our line up? Here we go!

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT 
Alyssa Rose Ivy




Alyssa Rose Ivy is a bestselling New Adult and Young Adult author who loves to weave stories with romance and humor. Although raised in the New York area, she fell in love with the South after moving to New Orleans for college. After surviving law school and earning her masters in library science, she turned back to her creative side and decided to write. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and two young children, and she can usually be found with a cup of coffee in her hand.

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Every since I started working with the amazing team at InkSlinger PR, Alyssa's name has been on my back burner. Her books have been screaming out to me, but I hadn't read anything of hers until just recently! A few weeks ago, I promo'd Midnight Kiss, a paranormal anthology of short stories, which features one of Alyssa's works. I read her story and loved it! Alyssa has a beautiful writing style and a knack for all things paranormal! I also recently promoted Stay! Our co-host Christina is a HUGE Alyssa fan and I am anxious to read more of her works. We are so excited to have Mrs. Alyssa join us for the party! Here's some info about Alyssa's newest release, Stay



Nothing could possibly get worse. Everything and everyone that could be in jeopardy already is, and Jared knows that he is The Society’s only hope. If he doesn’t find a way to escape he fails everyone including Vera, the bear shifter he can’t seem to get out of his head.

Casey and Toby are in love. Head over heels in love, but is their love strong enough to survive a magic so powerful that Casey’s mind is no longer in her control?

Vera will do anything to help her sister, and unfortunately that means she is well acquainted with Jared, the most frustrating man she has ever met. Now she has to find a way to fight her annoyance and growing attraction long enough to help save Levi and Allie.

Racing against the clock, all four must face their greatest fears to save The Society and all the people they love.


Halloween Spotlight Interview

What is your favorite supernatural genre (Witches, zombies, vampires, werewolves, etc) and why? 

I love shifters of all sorts. I just love the dual nature of animal and human at play. 

What is your favorite horror film and/or read? 

I’m actually quite a chicken when it comes to horror movies. I’m more likely to watch Hocus Pocus than anything too twisted. 

What is your favorite Halloween costume (or your favorite that you have worn/have seen)? 

I love anything creative. The more original the better!

What is your favorite Halloween candy?

Anything chocolate. 

What is your favorite part about Halloween? 

Candy, dressing up, and an excuse for a party. What could be better?

What is your favorite Halloween memory? 

One year when I was a kid it was pouring rain on Halloween so we couldn’t trick or treat. My dad hid candy all over the house. I had a bunch of friends over and we had a ball collecting the pieces and seeing how many we could find. 


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Well, what do you think? Excited to hang out with Alyssa Rose Ivy during the Halloween Author Invasion? I know we sure are!

Alyssa will be taking over the event on Wednesday, October 29th! 

We can't wait to see you there! Go show Alyssa some love and tell her you can't wait to party! Thanks so much for stopping by. Until next time, Happy Reading!

-Ethan

Monday, October 20, 2014

Stay by Alyssa Rose Ivy Release Day Launch

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We are thrilled to bring you the Release Day Launch for Alyssa Rose Ivy's STAY! STAY is a New Adult Paranormal Romance and the third novel in The Empire Chronicles Series!

  Stay

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STAY Excerpt: “Then just kiss me already. Get it over with.” “Kiss you? Are you kidding?” “No.” “I already told you I’m not sleeping with you.” “Then just shut up.” She yanked on my shirt pulling me toward her. Her lips were on mine before I could process it. My lips responded immediately, greedily sucking on her bottom lip before pushing my way into her mouth. She moaned, eagerly letting me in. My tongue tangled with hers, as I explored every corner of her mouth. Before my hands could do their own exploration she broke the kiss. “So much better.” She hopped down from the bar. “Excuse me?” I was still spinning from the kiss. Had she really stopped that suddenly? “Ok, let’s talk about the plan.” “Now?” I asked with disbelief. “After that?” “You could say thank you.” “Thank you?” “For easing the tension. It was thick enough to cut with a knife, but I preferred your tongue.” “So that’s it? You just did that to ease sexual tension?” “What did you think I was doing?” “Giving in to your desires.” My eyes devoured her. Her tank top had pulled up when we were kissing, exposing even more smooth skin I wanted to touch. “You mean our desires. There’s nothing one sided here.” I glanced down at the bulge still obvious in my pants.“You’ve got that right.” “You’re not a bad kisser.” “Not bad?” I raised an eyebrow. “I’d say you’re a seven.” “A seven? I’m a ten. I’m a ten at everything involving sex.” I had no confidence issues in that department. No matter how pissed girls got at me, they never complained about the sex. “But that wasn’t sex. Your dick wasn’t involved. I’m sure you rely on it to earn you points.” “I don’t just rely on my dick.” “Oh yeah? Well your tongue seems a little bit out of practice. Not using it much?” “I use it plenty.” “Oh. My mistake.” She licked her lips. “Anyway back to that plan.”   Stay Avaialble Now About STAY: Nothing could possibly get worse. Everything and everyone that could be in jeopardy already is, and Jared knows that he is The Society's only hope. If he doesn't find a way to escape he fails everyone including Vera, the bear shifter he can't seem to get out of his head. Casey and Toby are in love. Head over heels in love, but is their love strong enough to survive a magic so powerful that Casey's mind is no longer in her control? Vera will do anything to help her sister, and unfortunately that means she is well acquainted with Jared, the most frustrating man she has ever met. Now she has to find a way to fight her annoyance and growing attraction long enough to help save Levi and Allie. Racing against the clock, all four must face their greatest fears to save The Society and all the people they love.  



Alyssa Rose Ivy- Author Photo 
Alyssa Rose Ivy Bio: Alyssa Rose Ivy is a New Adult and Young Adult author who loves to weave stories with romance and a southern setting. Although raised in the New York area, she fell in love with the South after moving to New Orleans for college. After years as a perpetual student, she turned back to her creative side and decided to write. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and two young children, and she can usually be found with a cup of coffee in her hand.        





Thanks so much for stopping by! Until next time, Happy Reading!
-Ethan 

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Midnight Kiss Book Blitz


Hey readers! Got an awesome book blitz for a new paranormal romance box set for you guys today! I'm totally not a fan of romance, but you guys know I FREAKING LOVE paranormal ANYTHING so... without farther adieu, here's the awesome info on Midnight Kiss!

Midnight Kiss: Four New Adult Paranormal Romances 
Authors: Alyssa Rose Ivy, Jennifer Snyder, Juliana Haygert, Sarra Cannon
Publication date: October 1st 2014

 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22874207-midnight-kiss

Synopsis:
This Halloween, prepare to be haunted by a kiss…
Midnight Kiss is a limited edition collection of four BRAND NEW, NEVER RELEASED novellas, all set in New Orleans on Halloween night.

AFTER MIDNIGHT by Sarra Cannon
From the outside, Becca Goldberg looks like any normal freshman girl at Tulane, but she’s been keeping a terrible secret. She’s really Allison Moore—a young witch from Peachville hiding out from an evil coven of witches known as the Order of Shadows. She thinks she is safe until an unexpected accident occurs. Now, she only has until midnight on Halloween until her identity is discovered.
She must turn to the hottest, most elusive guy on campus for help. Will he help save her? Or will her life come crashing down around her after midnight?

THE MIDNIGHT TEST by Juliana Haygert
Being the weakest witch of her generation, nineteen-year-old Hazel is convinced she’s supposed to live a normal, human life—except for the occasional ghost hunting. When Hazel moves to New Orleans, the most powerful witch coven in the world grants her a chance to join them, but only if she passes a dangerous test on Halloween night. Everything is going fine until mysterious Sean steps in Hazel’s way, putting her entire test at risk.
Will she be able to ace the test and keep them both alive at the same time?

SEDUCTION’S KISS by Alyssa Rose Ivy
Never agree to a road trip to New Orleans with your roommate. At least not when your roommate is dragging you along while she reconnects with an ex boyfriend. Possible consequences of failing to take my advice:
1) Unknowingly going out with a vampire stripper.
2) Getting kidnapped by said vampire’s nest mates.
3) Falling head over heels for your winged hero.
Believe it or not number 3 is the worst one, especially when no one believes you that he exists.

KISS OF AWAKENING by Jennifer Snyder
With one kiss, everything will change…
When a mysterious letter arrives from her estranged mother, twenty-one year old Kenna Blake and her best friend, Bree, make a trip to New Orleans hoping for a little Halloween fun and to get away. The mystifying Crescent City has something else in store for her though.
Cryptic messages, a hot tour guide, and a new sense Kenna can’t seem to explain are just the beginning of this eye opening trip. Will Kenna accept what awakens with in her or will she crumble under its reality?

Excerpts


AFTER MIDNIGHT by Sarra Cannon

My mouth hung open and I shook my head, unable to believe that John Pierce—the guy who had practically gone out of his way to make me feel like an idiot—was now the only thing standing between me and a fate worse than death. I had no idea what to say.
“Are you going to stand out there all night waiting for whoever’s looking for you? Or are you going to come inside where it’s safe?”
“Is it?” I asked, my voice trembling.
“What? Safe?” His eyes twinkled in the dim lighting. “You’re the one who came to me for help, remember?”
I forced my mouth closed and nodded. John stepped aside and let me pass.
The foyer was all high ceilings and polished wood floors. A crystal chandelier hung down from the top and a large sweeping staircase rose toward the second floor. Huge mirrors framed in gold adorned the walls, along with massive paintings that probably each cost more than a year's tuition at Tulane.
People in long, flowing gowns and capes and masks floated through the hallway like ghosts. None of the overhead lights were on, but candlelight flickered everywhere I looked.
The house was warm and dark and the moment I crossed the threshold, a strange heat blossomed in my belly.
I didn't know if it was the atmosphere of the party or the fact that I was standing uncomfortably close to a half-naked god, but I found it difficult to breathe. I couldn't take my eyes off him. He looked different in this setting. Better, if that was even possible. And to finally get a glimpse of the chiseled abs I'd known were hiding beneath his shirt? I couldn't decide if I'd just walked in to heaven or hell.


THE MIDNIGHT TEST by Juliana Haygert

A rush of dread and concern fleeted through me. I wanted to approach him, but after last evening, I wasn’t so sure I should. I had thought about him a lot last night. About how disturbed and lost he was, and how I really wanted to help him. Which was crazy. Why was I torturing myself like that?
Convinced I would regret my decision, I sat on the bench and scooted closer to him, but not too close.
Sean lifted his head, leaned back into the bench, and stared at me with wide eyes. “What are you doing here?” The bruises on his face were now black.
“I could ask you the same thing,” I said, trying to sound casual. “You don’t look like the praying type.”
One corner of his lips quirked up—my heart sped up—and his gaze traveled over me. “With that hair, piercing, tattoo, and all, I would think the same of you.”
I shrugged. “What? Just because my style is a little different, I’m supposed to be a faithless bad girl? A troublemaker?”
Sean returned his eyes to mine. “Well, I like your style.”
I felt a little blush creeping in my cheeks. As if realizing he had said something he shouldn’t, he turned his gaze to the altar.
Damn it. The guy couldn’t just say things like that and then leave me hanging. And why the hell was I thinking about that? The guy was damaged, broken, depressed. And he was rude to me yesterday. As much as I wanted, flirting with him was not right. Not until I helped him. Because I did want to help him. In fact, I wanted to tell him I was going to the mansion tomorrow night, and I would avenge his sister and his best friend. Hopefully, knowing they were resting in peace, Sean would be able to move on.


SEDUCTION’S KISS by Alyssa Rose Ivy

“Come now, I assure you we’re going to get to know each other very well.” He licked his lips.
“No, we’re not.” I looked him straight in the eye. That’s when I noticed he had this same weird colored ring in his eyes that Duncan had. I looked at the other men, they had the same thing. Freaky.
“We are. And right now you’re going to put your wrists together so I can bind them.”
“Excuse me?”
“You heard me.”
“Why would I do that?” I stepped back. That turned out to be a mistake as I walked right into Duncan’s chest.
“Because you’d rather I didn’t kill your friend.”
I noticed he said friend in singular. Perceptive. Not that I wanted anything to happen to the guys.
“Please, just let us go. Is it money you want? I don’t have much, but I’ll give you what I have.”
Jeryl laughed. “Money? You think we want money from you?” He stepped closer just as Duncan wrapped his arms around me from behind. “We want something more primal from you.” He held his hand over my neck like he was going to choke me “Much more primal.”
“Don’t touch her!” Shaun yelled.
Jeryl laughed. “Showing concern for the girl who rebuffed you? Humans are so interesting.”
“Like you’re not human?” Chad asked.
“No. We’re not.”
In a flash, one of the guys holding Reyna leaned her head back and rested his long sharp teeth on her neck. Fangs. The guy had fangs.
Jeryl laughed at my obvious fear. “Hold your hands out behind your back, or he bites.”



KISS OF AWAKENING by Jennifer Snyder 

Pulsating red lights lit the darkness behind my eyelids, and I opened them to see what it was. Delvin’s aura was throbbing. Its deep, dark red acting as a strobe light in sync with the beat of my heart—or maybe that was his. Moving my hand through his hair, I noticed the ring on my finger was a bright, glowing red as well.
A low sound emanated from Delvin as the heat in my mouth cooled to a sweetness unlike anything I’d ever experienced before. The red of his aura speckled with flecks of gray, and the rhythm Delvin had set for us slowed.
While my mind seemed to gather all of this, I couldn’t process any of it because something was happening to me. My insides were burning and cooling as though I was suffering from an insane bout of hot flashes. Every trace of the tequila I had consumed evaporated from my mind and body until I was completely sober.
Delvin’s hands fell to his sides. The edges of my dress he’d held fell to my feet in a swooshing motion. He grew ridged in his stance. While his lips had long ago paused in their movement against mine, I couldn’t pull back. I couldn’t stop whatever was happening. The taste was amazing, and the rush I was getting—an incredible high I had never felt before—rocketed me higher. Alcohol couldn’t touch this feeling, nothing could.


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-Ethan