Just wanted to give everybody a few updates on KINDRED. Originally, due to not wanting to give any *approximate* dates that were too early for release, I think I greatly overshot my initial September expectation. Looks like I might finish this book as early as this weekend! Of course, it still has to go through my trusty editor(s) before I put it out there, but looking into the very near future I’m a little more confident about the progress that I can give an *approximate* release date that I’m going to try my best to honor. If I don’t make it, please don’t throw stuff at me!

So, I’m going to say that the release date for KINDRED – Book Two in the Darkwoods Trilogy is expected on July 20, 2012 (which is also Isaac Mayfair’s twentieth birthday!)

For anyone curious as to what KINDRED has in store, I can say that things are definitely getting more complex, more heartbreaking and more shocking. Not only will you be thrown into a rollercoaster love story that will leave you wondering if it will end in tragedy, but you’ll be introduced to a new character, an archaic entity as original as she is dangerous. You’ll finally know what a ‘Praverian Chronicle’ is and I can assure you that you’ve never met another being like her.

Also, I wanted to extend an advanced offer for any reviewers who have already read THE MAYFAIR MOON, enjoyed it and are interested in receiving a free copy (Kindle, Nook or paperback) of KINDRED to read and review as well. If you’re interested, please do the following:

• Send me an email to jredmerski {AT} yahoo {DOT} com
• Include your book blog address so I know what blog you’re from
• Subject line: KINDRED Advanced Review Request
• Include the format you prefer

That’s it! I just want to get a reviewer count early for various reasons. I will send out these copies the day of release.

Lastly, I created a giveaway on Goodreads (hosted by myself and not Goodreads) a short time ago for a signed copy of KINDRED and the winner is Mag at Geek Chic! I actually chose the winner the old-school way and put all of the names who entered, in a hat! Yes, I did, lol. :-) Anyway, Mag won, so congrats! However, I know a few of the reviewers who loved THE MAYFAIR MOON prefer paperbacks (Lauren, for instance), so no worries, you’ll also get one. :-) Just make sure you email me and tell me what format you prefer!

Please not that the cover displayed is not final.

Thanks!

For those of you who read my blog and my reviews over on Goodreads, you might already know how strongly I feel about this book. THE WEIGHT OF NIGHT by C.L. Stegall is a GREAT read and very unique – I’ve seen nothing like it in the YA literary world anywhere.

The awesome folks over at A Tale of Many Reviews is hosting a virtual book blog tour for this book in August and I want to encourage anyone with a book blog site, to sign up and participate! I really think you’ll enjoy this fast-paced, expertly written piece of YA literature.

So, click on the special edition cover above and sign up! You’ll be pleasantly surprised! :-)

Thanks!

-Jessica

Have you not read THE MAYFAIR MOON yet because you have a Nook and you can’t buy a copy? Do you have a Goodreads account? If the answer is ‘yes’ to both questions, then I’ll give you a FREE Nook copy of THE MAYFAIR MOON today only 4/30. All you need to do is contact me THROUGH GOODREADS by private message, include your email address where I can send the copy and I’ll send you one! The only thing I ask is that after you’ve read it (and of course, there are no time-frames – read it whenever you want to) that you post at least a rating on Goodreads. A review isn’t necessary, but if you’d like also to include your thoughts on the book, then that’s great. :-)

Today is your chance, Nook owners, so be kind and spread the word! Tweet. Post. Whatever! But remember, YOU MUST HAVE A GOODREADS ACCOUNT AND ONLY CONTACT ME THROUGH THERE! Click HERE to go to my Goodreads author page.

Thanks and enjoy!

-Jessica