H.A.L.F.: The Makers Blog Tour: Spotlight + Giveaway

H.A.L.F.: The Makers (H.A.L.F. #2)

Author: Natalie Wright
Publisher: Boadicea Press
Publication Date: May 10, 2016
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
File Size: 1993 KB
Print Length: 362 pages
Language: English
ASIN: B01BLRM2HO 

Description:

Roswell. Area 51. The X-Files.

You've seen the aliens known as "the Greys" in movies and on T.V. But what if everything you think you know about them is wrong?

And what if the Greys are only the beginning?

Erika Holt dodged death and departed Earth in an alien ship. It wasn't how she'd planned to spend her senior year. Is Erika on her way to paradise? Or to a hell worse than the underground lab she escaped?

The greys rescued Tex from the underground lab and promised him a life he could never have imagined. But what will he have to give up to become one with The Conexus?

Jack Wilson is still Commander Sturgis' prisoner, but a promise of freedom comes from an unlikely source. Will his liberation cost more than he's willing to pay?

On a nondescript planet on the far side of the galaxy, the M'Uktah have evolved from a wolf-like predatory creature into a highly advanced species that has mastered intergalactic travel. They are cultured. Refined.

And hungry...  

Praise:

“Conflicts with alien races are given enormous depth in this engrossingly written science fiction novel. The Makers is a compelling addition to a science fiction series sure to appeal to young adults, and its exciting progression will keep readers wanting more.” (5 Stars) --Carolyn Bailey for Foreword Clarion Reviews

“[W]right has a truly unique voice in this genre. Readers who enjoy a creative read, an epic story line, an adventurous and thrilling book, will love The Makers.” (5 Stars) --Chris Fischer, Readers’ Favorite

“An enthralling, page-turning sci-fi adventure. The makings of an epic!” (5 Stars) --The Wishing Shelf Reviews

“Wright’s writing is fast-paced, with snappy chapters and alternating points of view.” --Blue Ink Reviews

“Wright's abilities in world creation are simply second to none. I look forward to more in this incredibly promising series.” (5 Stars) --Tracy Slowiak for Readers’ Favorite  

 

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Natalie is the award-winning author of H.A.L.F., a young adult science fiction series, and The Akasha Chronicles, a popular young adult fantasy trilogy with over 2 Million reads on Wattpad. She lives in Tucson, Arizona with her husband, teen daughter, and two cats. Natalie spends her time writing, reading, geeking out over nerd culture and cool science, and meeting readers and fans at book festivals and comic cons throughout the western United States. Natalie appears frequently on radio, podcasts and vlogs such as The Speculative Fiction Cantina, Front Row Geeks and iHeart Radio.

   

Giveaway is open to International. | Must be 13+ to Enter

-One will receive a complete autographed set of The Akasha Chronicles (3 Books) by Natalie Wright.

-One will receive av Exclusive H.A.L.F. series swag by Natalie Wright.

-One will receive a Skype Q&A with Natalie Wright. Winner can use it for personal, Book Club Group or Book Nerd Friends.

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Tour Schedule:

September 12th Monday JeanBookNerd REVIEW

September 13th Tuesday Rose's Book Corner MUSIC PLAYLIST & EXCERPT

September 14th Wednesday Books, Dreams, Life REVIEW 

September 15th Thursday TTC Books and More EXCERPT

September 16th Friday The Avid Book Collector EXCERPT 

September 17th Saturday THE TLE BOOKS EXCERPT 

September 18th Sunday The Silver Dagger Scriptorium 10 RANDOM THINGS 

September 19th Monday Mama Reads Hazel Sleeps REVIEW 

September 20th Tuesday Mary's Cup of Tea REVIEW 

September 21st Wednesday Beneath the Cover REVIEW & GUEST POST

 

The Deep Beneath Blog Tour: Tens List + Giveaway

Hey everyone! Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for The Deep Beneath! Today I have a fun guest post by the author to share with you - and don't forget to enter the awesome giveaway! To follow the rest of the tour, click on the banner above.

The Deep Beneath (H.A.L.F. #1)

Author: Natalie Wright

Genre: YA Science Fiction/Dystopia

Release Date: January 7, 2015

Description:

H.A.L.F. 9 has taken his first breath of desert air and his first steps in the human world. Created to be a weapon, he proved too powerful for his makers and has lived a sedated life hidden from humans. But H.A.L.F. 9 has escaped the underground lab he called home, and the sedation has worn off. He has never been more alive. More powerful. Or more deadly.

Erika Holt longs to ride her motorcycle east until pavement meets shore. She bides her time until graduation when she’ll say adios to the trailer she shares with her alcoholic mother and memories of her dead father. But a typical night in the desert with friends thrusts Erika into a situation more dangerous than she ever imagined.

Circumstances push the two together, and each must make a fateful choice. Will Erika help H.A.L.F. 9 despite her “don’t get involved” rule? And will H.A.L.F. 9 let Erika live even though he was trained to kill?

The two may need to forget their rules and training and if either is to survive the dangers of the deep beneath them.   

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10 Favorite Books I’ve Read

Only 10?! This is a difficult list to make because there are so many great books. Here are the 10 that came to mind. The list would likely be different on another day. ;-) In no particular order:

1. The Hunger Games
2. Hamlet (a play, but I’ll throw it in anyway)
3. The Night Circus
4. The Fault in our Stars
5. Gone Girl
6. The Game of Thrones
7. The Giver
8. A Tale of Two Cities
9. Good Omens
10. The Mists of Avalon 

Thanks for stopping by and sharing your top 10 favorite books (for today at least!) with us Natalie!

Natalie is the author of H.A.L.F., a young adult science fiction series, and The Akasha Chronicles, a young adult fantasy trilogy. She lives in the high desert of Tucson, Arizona with her husband, tween daughter, and two young cats.

Natalie spends her time writing, reading, gaming, geeking out over nerd culture and cool science, hanging out on social media, and meeting readers and fans at festivals and comic cons throughout the western United States. She likes to walk in the desert, snorkel in warm waters, travel, and share excellent food and conversation with awesome people. Natalie supports the rights of both humans and non-humans to live a life free of suffering caused by people. She was raised an Ohio farm girl, lives in the desert Southwest, and dreams of living in a big city high rise. 

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Giveaway:

(1) Winner will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card.

(1) Winner will receive the H.A.L.F. full swag (Compass, Necklace, Mouse Pad, Magnets, and Book Cards). Winner will also receive a signed copy of one of the books from Natalie's First series (Emily's Trial Book #2). 

Giveaway is open to International. | Must be 13+ to Enter

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Promo Blitz: Emily's Trial by Natalie Wright

Emily's Trial (The Akasha Chronicles #2)

Author: Natalie Wright

Genre: YA Paranormal/Fantasy

Release Date: October 2012

Description:

 

Emily's journey began two years ago when she became a modern Celtic Priestess. Armed with a magic dagger and the powerful golden torc, she was entrusted with sacred magic and ancient wisdom.

But even a Priestess can know desire, feel temptation, and yearn for love. Will passion entice Emily to use the sacred magic in a forbidden way? Can new love take root in a world of nightmares? And will her friendships survive Emily’s Trial?

The Journey Continues . . .

 

From Chapter 1:

The Apocalypse didn't start with four horsemen, harbingers of the horror to come. It didn't start with a plague, or pestilence, or even zombies rising from the dead.

It came slowly, and without warning. It crept up on people in the shadows, no more than a vague darkness that spread like an unseen cancer.

And it wasn't set into action by a divine hand. A teenage girl was the catalyst for the End Times.

I should know. I'm the one that started it.

I didn't plan to. I didn't want to start the End Times, and I'm not evil.

Madame Wong taught me to tell the truth, and so here it is. I'm the one responsible for the Apocalypse. And this is the story of how I unwittingly unlocked the door to the darkness; of how a Priestess of the Order of Brighid, entrusted with powerful magic that was supposed to be used for the benefit of all humankind, unleashed a force that would destroy it instead.

And it all began with desire. 

About the Author:

Natalie is the author of The Akasha Chronicles, a young adult fantasy trilogy. When not writing, blogging, Facebooking, Tweeting, Wattpadding or eating chocolate, Natalie nurtures her young daughter, feeds her dog too many treats, and can’t resist watching Ancient Aliens, no matter how absurd the show becomes.

Natalie enjoys travel, good wine, and excellent food shared with family and friends. She was raised an Ohio farm girl, now lives in the desert Southwest, and dreams of living in a high rise in a big city.

“Books are my friends, ideas my passion.”

Author Links:

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Twitter: @NatalieWright_

Facebook: NatalieWright.Author

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