Almana
Author: Julayn Adams
Release Date: March 4, 2016
Summary from Goodreads:
In the aftermath of World War III, the world has become a dangerous place. The ruthless dictator, Equis, and his army, Armageddon, are quickly taking over major metropolitan areas on the west coast. The end of humanity is eminent. Their one hope lies in the hands of a 17 year old girl, Alexa. When Almana volunteers to leave Heaven to guide Alexa, she never thought that her own destiny would include falling in love with a human. Now, cursed to remain on Earth forever, Almana finds that her task is much more than she bargained for.
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hen in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes,
I alone beweep my outcast state
And trouble deaf heaven with my bootless cries,
And look upon myself and curse my fate,
Wishing me like
to one more rich in hope,”
-Shakespeare, Sonnet 29
-Shakespeare, Sonnet 29
It is my name. It is my curse.
I am Almana.
With a diverse background ranging from preschool teacher and professional princess to diagnostic sonographer, Julayn Adams has discovered a new passion and talent for writing. Originally from Massachusetts, she now resides in Australia with her husband and four children, three of whom she home-schools. With her first work, a children's book illustrated by her youngest son, already released, she is excited to introduce her Young Adult novel, Almana, in January of 2016. Julayn is currently working on the second of this three part series, Vision (Almana #2).
I shiver at the thought of a WWIII. Loving this cover.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining the blog blitz! And thank you Mary for the compliment! The cover was almost as much work as the book lol. Now I know why people with a few bucks pay someone to do their covers for them :)
ReplyDeleteYou designed the cover yourself? Well, you should be proud!
ReplyDeleteAlexa needs to be a very strong character to overcome all the obstacles in her path.
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone, the cover is really nice. Great job!
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ReplyDeleteThis book sounds lovely! love the cover as well
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