Why schools and book clubs should read the Metatron series.

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 As a retired teacher/school principal, I was always looking for a series that would appeal, especially, to boys who were reluctant readers. I'm sure you, as parents or educators, are still doing the same. The action in the Metatron novels will keep those reluctant readers riveted!

Here are all the details from the author himself, Laurence St. John.

Cathy

The METATRON series consists of teen/young adult fantasy novels that are action packed without any vulgar language or bloodshed. Even though the target audience is boys ages 7 – 14, kids of all ages will relate to the stories. In addition to kids, adults will enjoy the stories – just read the reviews!

Question: What is the first teen/ya fantasy novel that pops in your head?
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Laurence

One ruthless demon faces one relentless teenager…

Thirteen-year-old Tyler Thompson is on the verge of becoming a superhero, but he must prove himself so he can earn the remainder of his superpowers and fulfill his destiny.

When his grandfather, Benjamin, is held prisoner at AREA 51, where the eternal powers are presumed to be hidden, Tyler attempts to penetrate the base’s heavy security. However, Dr. Mason Payne, the evil scientist who killed Tyler's father, has insidious plans of his own.

Hunted by an unknown entity, Tyler races against the clock to retrieve the superpowers, rescue his family and help the others who are depending on him. And when all hope seems lost, help comes in a power he didn’t know he possessed—a mysterious weapon known as The Mystical Blade.

A little about Laurence (in his own words)

While working in the steel industry, my place of employment changed hands for the third time. Fortunately I was able to retain my job.

In the same year my first granddaughter Kendall was born. This was one of the most uplifting moments of my life. It was at this time when I became inspired as well as determined to write my penned-up thoughts on paper.

A few years later, and many hours of writing, editing, revising and re-editing, it was finished.  This journey had many bumps and curves in the road but at the end, it was all worth it.

 Connect with Laurence here:

Website: http://www.laurencestjohn.com 
Blog: http://laurencestjohn.blogspot.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/laurencestjohn
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/laurenceastjohn
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/laurence-st-john/42/437/883
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/laurencestjohn
Amazon Author: http://www.amazon.com/Laurence-St.-John/e/B007XFYJRU

Celebrate! Celebrate! Dance to the music!

 

This Christmas season, Canadian publishing house Imajin Books decided to do things a bit differently. Instead of only 25 days of contests and discounts as in past years, they're holding various events from December 1st to January 3rd. Okay, so they can't count, but they believe readers deserve to be rewarded. And we authors agree!

 

From December 1-25, Imajin Books will be awarding random prizes to those who leave comments on their Facebook page. So drop by, check out their posts and leave a comment or question.

Want to win even more? Check out their "Share the Imajin Books Buzz" contest. You could win a Kindle Fire HD or Kobo equivalent, or one of two $50 Amazon gift cards. This contest also runs December 1-25. To enter, visit http://www.imajinbooks.com/contests-events. You can enter multiple times a day.

Book Touring

Having a new release is such a roller coaster ride! So many things going on. My google alert is pinging constantly. I am tweeting until I've turned into Big Bird. Sweet Karoline leapt onto the top 100 Bestsellers (Kindle Paid) on Amazon.ca and I turned into a mush ball. For sure, some of that is residue from my Mom's recent passing, especially since I dedicated this book to her. Some of it is simply the down slope of the roller coaster: an old broad like me gets a little overtired.

I am all over the place this week. From Guelph, ON, to Seattle, Washington and so on. No wonder I'm overtired LOL.

Some of my amazing followers, friends and fans have asked what they can do. Pick one of these blogs or interviews, read, and comment. That's all. Oh, and tell your friends to order Sweet Karoline (the ebook) while it's still at the introductory price of 99¢ US.

Don't forget the rafflecopter contest, too. I really would like to give away those books and that Amazon gift certificate.

First up, today, with Alison Bruce and Nighthawk in Guelph.
I was honored to be called a "Master Story Teller" at the Kindle Review
I was interviewed at Blog Critics.
And in the Seattle Post Intelligencer.
You can read a chapter of Sweet Karoline on As the Pages Turn
I have a guest post on Guest post on The Writer's Life
There's another interview on The Examiner
You can even enjoy an interview with Anne Williams, the main character of Sweet Karoline! on Beyond the Books

A whole bunch of thanks and hugs from me to you.
Cathy

Good Times!

Sweet Karoline, good times never seemed so good, so good, so good! Isn't it nice of Neil Diamond to stop by and serenade? And change the C to K?

As of late last night (in southern Ontario anyway), Sweet Karoline hit #40 on Amazon.ca. What a thrill!

(Before I forget, you can click on the book cover and go to Amazon and download it for a mere 99¢ US. Intro price so hurry.)

This week I am on a virtual book tour. It's soooo exciting. Almost as good as being there. Come with me!

Oh, and don't forget the Rafflecopter Contest. Lots of great prizes.

You can stop by the Author Island Party on Facebook today or tomorrow, too: Cyber Party. 

Here's my hectic tour schedule for today. Please drop in.
Tomorrow, I'm off to other exotic lands!!

See why I LOVE being an author? Thanks to my publisher, Imajin Books, I get to travel all over the world and take Sweet Karoline with me.

July 15:
Joyce Strand in California
The Dark Phantom
The Story Behind the Book

See you tomorrow - and thanks, always. I never take you for granted.

Win Prizes! Read a great book!

a Rafflecopter giveaway ENTER the RAFFLECOPTER Contest TODAY! In order to celebrate SWEET KAROLINE's birth, we're not only offering a ridiculously low introductory price (99¢ US) but we're holding a contest, having a party, and generally having a great time. It's CRAZY! But who cares, you get to be the big winners? Click on the book for the purchase link. Let me know how you like it! Authors LOVE reviews. You just might get another prize if you write one.