Monday, July 1, 2019

Panel Lists and Early Bird Discounts!

Wow! We are more than half way through the year folks, and you know what that means!HallowRead 2019 is getting closer! If you don't have your tickets yet, now's the time. Early Bird discounts are ending soon. Be sure to grab your spot and savings before it's too late!

And if the savings isn't reason enough to grab your tickets, check out these panels! More authors will be added to the panels as we get closer to the big day!

Keep Calm And Steam On - from airships to cogs and clogs, we cover the ins and outs of Steampunk with Victoria L. Scott, Anne Renwick, Katherine McIntyre and Michelle Schad
Origin Stories - authors share how and why they took the road less traveled with Kira Decker, Susan Viemeister, Anne Renwick, Misty Simon, Elizabeth Kirke and Michelle Schad
That's A Novel Idea - authors share the real life inspiration for some of their stories with Bryan Nowak, Susan Viemeister, Loni Lynne, Kim Alexander, Kira Decker, Katherine McIntyre and Misty Simon
I Love The Nightlife - from Vampires to Werewolves, Ghosts to Ghouls, we cover all your favorite creatures that go bump in the night with R.A. Boyd, Rebecca Rivard, Rue Volley, Cat Miller, Shadow Leitner and Heather Elizabeth King
Just Like Heaven - and ocassionally Hell, steamy demons and angels that are a cool drink ofwater will have you questioning which direction you really want to go with L.M. Pruitt, R.A. Boyd, Briana Michaels
Water And Wings - from a hidden cove to a treasure trove these creatures went from rare sighting to totally mainstream with Rebecca Rivard, L.M. Pruitt, Julie Wetzel, Shadow Leitner, Kim Alexander and Andrew Grey
The Magic Word - authors discuss everything from spells and charms to potions and plants with Rue Volley, Elizabeth Kirke and Rachel Rawlings
Keynote Speech - The amazingly talented Sherrilyn Kenyon

Meet The Sponsors
 
 



Saturday, June 1, 2019

Meet The Sponsors

Hello HalowReaders!

Over the course of the next few months and weeks leading up to our seventh (that's right seventh) annual book festival, we'll be introducing you to our sponsors and authors. So without further ado, let's meet EverShade Publishing!

EverShade Publishing is on a mission to bring you the best in Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction Romance and Paranormal Romance. With seven different imprints, Storm, Scorch, Spark, Ember, Glow, Smolder and Enchant, authors within these genres are sure to find a home that's a perfect fit for their books and writing style. They've found their market and are zeroing in on the section of genre fiction with laser focus. We love that!

Did we mention they're open for submissions? Check out the submissions page on their website for more details on what they're looking for.

One of their widely anticipated releases is The Cursed Key! Ilona Andrews meets Tomb Raider? Sounds like a one click book to us! Read on for an excerpt!

Be sure to get your tickets for HallowRead 2019 before they sell out! Trust us, you are not going to want to miss out this year!

I had come to a dangerous place, eagerly and with abandon fully latched to my soul. Stepping out of the mud-splattered jeep, I mentally cursed the wretched thing for the banging and jostling I had received on my way up through the trees.
After a quick check that I had my knife and packs, I walked into the treacherous mysteries of the Vale do Javari.
The Amazon rainforest was vast, many portions of it unexplored, this place least of all. The ground was sodden and soft, rain-soaked leaves licking my pants as I passed. The possibility that it could have been thousands of years since humans had lived here thrilled me to the point of such utter disbelief that I didn’t hear the person behind me, at first.
“Olivia, are you listening to the man?”
I tore my eyes unwillingly from the vine-laden trees, branches twisting toward me like they were reaching for me, beckoning me to explore their depths.
Sighing sharply, I glanced over my shoulder at Kelby. He was the newbie on the team and in my opinion took too much stock in precautionary measures. No doubt the Brazilian official standing near his shoulder had been touting exactly that.
My silence giving him answer enough, Kelby shook his head. “He warns us that the area is heavily populated with an unusual amount of jaguars and to be cautious.”

Saturday, May 4, 2019

Recommended Reads

The first in our new series of recommended reading is The Cursed Key. Check out the blurb to see why:
A forgotten past, a dark mage, and an unyielding curse.

Another team beat free-spirited archaeologist Olivia Perez to the dig of a lifetime, and now she’s left with the choice to wait for scraps or brave a dangerous, dusty tomb in hopes of finding other priceless artifacts. Her reward? A mysterious key she has no idea is cursed. Soon, Olivia realizes she’s brought home more than just an ancient rarity.

Malevolent visions begin to plague her. Unnerved by what they reveal, she casts away the key…unknowingly placing it into the waiting hands of a dark mage bent on destruction. Only when a shifter agent from the Paranormal Intelligence and Tracking Organization arrives searching for the key does Olivia realize what a huge mistake she’s made. 

Forced to team up with the ill-tempered shifter, her journey to reclaim the cursed key leads down a twisting path of dark histories, dangerous magic, and deadly obstacles. But Olivia’s efforts to take back the ancient relic before the dark mage can destroy the lives of humans, shifters, witches, and fae alike are thwarted by her own dark past…and a price steeper than what she’s willing to pay.

Fans of Tomb Raider and Ilona Andrews will love the blend of urban fantasy, magical adventure, and paranormal romance in THE CURSED KEY from Miranda Brock and New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Hamilton!

Let me redirect you to fans of Tomb Raider and Ilona Andrews... Um, yes please!!!!!!!!!! If you want to check out a few chapter samples they're available now on Wattpad.

Stay tuned for more recommended reading. We'll be featuring authors from 2019 HallowRead next!

HallowRead stands with Sherrilyn

Our 2019 keynote is #MySherrilyn! We are so proud of her, not just of her literary accomplishments but of all of her life accomplishments - her strength and perseverance. She is amazing and continues to write her own story. One day at a time.