Showing posts with label The Watcher Saga. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Watcher Saga. Show all posts

May 24, 2016

The Warrior Prophet Blog Tour: Guest Post + Giveaway

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The Warrior Prophet (The Watcher Saga #3)
Author: Lisa Voisin
Release Date: April 13, 2016
Publisher: Inkspell Publishing

Description:

Mia Crawford is a prophet.

She can see angels. She also sees demons. Everywhere.

The angels are preparing for war to get her fallen angel boyfriend, Michael, back. A war that could take years.

Haunted by visions of Michael's soul being tortured, Mia can't rest until she knows he's safe.

To save him, she must make an impossible journey through Hell with the one person she prayed she'd never see again.

My Top 10 Favorite Fiction Books

First of all, I’m really grateful to be on A Dream Within A Dream today. As a book lover, it’s hard for me to pick only ten favorite books. There are so many to love. Some I’ve loved for my whole life. Others, I’ve just recently discovered. I know I’ve missed a few (hundred).

1. Good Omens – Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman
It’s hard for me to express how much I love this book without gushing. Angels. Demons. The Apocalypse. Decades before the TV show Supernatural made it cool. The BBC Radio play of it was also pretty cool.

2. The Red Tent – Anita Diamant
This story showed me the beauty of relationships between women.

3. Anne of the Island – Lucy Maud Montgomery
I loved the entire Anne of Green Gables trilogy (What kind of Canadian would I be if I didn’t?). But, this one was my favorite.

4. Hamlet – William Shakespeare
This one deserves mentioning because I think I’ve read it a dozen times, then watched every rendition of it available to me. If it were possible to specialize in one play in university, this would have been mine.

5. Anansi Boys – Neil Gaiman
I have read this book a few times and listened to it recorded as well. Lenny Henry breathes such life into the recorded version that it’s worth listening to again and again!

6. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix – J.K. Rowling
It was hard to choose a favorite in the Harry Potter series, but this one was pretty fabulous!

7. The English Patient – Michael Ondaatje
This blew me away by how heartbreakingly beautiful it was, right from the first sentence.

8. The Alchemist – Paulo Coelho
This story moved me with its elegance. Its style was simple, yet profound.

9. Valiant – Holly Black
I enjoyed the entire Modern Faerie Tales series, but this was my favorite.

10. The Clockwork Prince – Cassandra Clare
This was my favorite book in all of Cassandra Clare’s world of Shadowhunters. The combination of steampunk, romance and urban fantasy, as well as tie-ins to characters in the Mortal Instruments series made this a great read. 

Thanks for stopping by and sharing your top ten favorite books with us today Lisa!


OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES:


Millennia ago, he fell from heaven for her. 

Can he face her without falling again? 

Fascinated with ancient civilizations, seventeen-year-old Mia Crawford dreams of becoming an archaeologist. She also dreams of wings—soft and silent like snow—and somebody trying to steal them. 

When a horrible creature appears out of thin air and attacks her, she knows Michael Fontaine is involved, though he claims to know nothing about it. Secretive and aloof, Michael evokes feelings in Mia that she doesn’t understand. Images of another time and place haunt her. She recognizes them—but not from any textbook. 

In search of the truth, Mia discovers a past life of forbidden love, jealousy and revenge that tore an angel from Heaven and sent her to an early grave. Now that her soul has returned, does she have a chance at loving that angel again? Or will an age-old nemesis destroy them both? 

Ancient history is only the beginning.


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Now that she’s found him again, all Mia Crawford wants is some downtime with her fallen angel boyfriend, Michael. But the call of duty keeps him away—from school and from her—with more demons to smite than ever. 

When Michael is mortally wounded by a cursed sword, Mia must perform an ancient blood ritual to save him. But the spell exacts a price. Haunted by visions of war, torture, and despair, Mia discovers the world is in more danger than she ever imagined. Behind the scenes, an evil adversary pulls all the strings. 

After redemption, there’s Hell to pay.


Purchase: BAM | Indies | Amazon | B&N | Kobo | TBD | iBooks

A Canadian-born author, Lisa Voisin spent her childhood daydreaming and making up stories, but it was her love of reading and writing in her teens that drew her to Young Adult fiction.

Lisa is also a technical writer, a meditation teacher with the Training in Power Academy, and the leader of the Young Writer’s Club, a local writing group for teens in her home town. 

A self-proclaimed coffee lover, she can usually be found writing in a local café. When she's not writing, you'll find her meditating or hiking in the mountains to counteract the side effects of drinking too much caffeine!

Though she’s lived in several cities across Canada, she currently lives in Vancouver, B.C. with her fiancĂ© and their two cats.

More about Lisa can be found on her web site: http://www.lisavoisin.com or blog: http://lisavoisin.wordpress.com

 
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April 13, 2016

Book Blitz + Giveaway: The Warrior Prophet by Lisa Voisin


 

The Warrior Prophet (The Watcher Saga #3)
Author: Lisa Voisin
Genre: YA Urban Fantasy
Publication Date: April 13, 2016
Publisher: Inkspell Publishing


Description:

Mia Crawford is a prophet.

She can see angels. She also sees demons. Everywhere.

The angels are preparing for war to get her fallen angel boyfriend, Michael, back. A war that could take years.

Haunted by visions of Michael’s soul being tortured, Mia can’t rest until she knows he’s safe.

To save him, she must make an impossible journey through Hell with the one person she prayed she’d never see again.



Previous books in the series:
Watcher AngelKiller
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He tucks his wings into himself, but they are still so close I could touch them. He walks a small circle around me. Still a dance.

“That’s very different,” he says.

“I don’t see how. I am human. They are my people.”

He bends forward until his face is inches from mine. “Your mother had passed. You needed me. We’re allowed to appear when we are needed.”
 

His breath warms my cheek and it’s all I can do not to lean closer.

“Really?” My eyes search his for a sign—any sign—of feelings for me. “She died ten moons ago.” Did only pity bring him? “Why did you stay?”
 

A light breeze ruffles the leaves overhead. It’s warm but welcome. Michael backs away, the tops of his cheeks lit with pink. He swallows and his Adam’s apple jumps in his throat. 

“Perhaps I needed you.”

His voice is music, and his energy hums through me, making me bold. I couldn’t imagine him needing anyone, least of all me. With a smile, I glance at him and hold up the feathery filament. A small piece of his magic, its light sparkles and plays along my hand, the lines of his throat and jaw, the front of his tunic.

“If I return this,” I say. “What will you give me in exchange?”

“Well.” He frowns and thoughtfully strokes his chin, but his eyes are still smiling. “What do you want? Riches and jewels aren’t mine to command. I am but a humble servant.”

“Can you make it rain? It would be good for my father’s crops.”

“You know I cannot,” he scolds. “Doing so would be interfering.”

I do know, but enjoy the game, the way he looks at me as though he sees something hidden deep inside me, the secret of who I am.

“How about a kiss?” I ask.

He casts his gaze to the ground and bows his head. “Of course. A blessing.” He rests his hands on my shoulders, and even that light touch scorches me. White-hot like the sun.

Closing his eyes, he leans in to kiss my forehead, but I want a real kiss. Not the kiss of an angel, but of a lover. I rise to my toes, lifting my chin, and press my lips to his.

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A Canadian-born author, Lisa Voisin spent her childhood daydreaming and making up stories, but it was her love of reading and writing in her teens that drew her to Young Adult fiction.
Lisa is a technical writer, a meditation teacher, and the leader of the Lynn Valley Literary Society’s Young Writer’s Club, a writing group for teens. A self-proclaimed coffee lover, she can usually be found writing in a local cafĂ©. When she's not writing, you'll find her meditating or hiking in the mountains.
Though she’s lived in several cities across Canada, she currently lives in Vancouver, B.C. with her fiancĂ© and their two cats.
More about Lisa can be found on her web site: http://www.lisavoisin.com. 









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August 28, 2015

The Angel Killer Blog Tour:

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Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for The Angel Killer by Lisa Voisin! Today I have a great excerpt from the book to share with you - and don't forget to enter the giveaway! To follow the rest of the tour, click on the banner above.


The Angel Killer (Watcher Saga #2)
Author: Lisa Voisin
Genre: YA Paranormal/Romance
Release Date: January 5, 2015
Publisher: InkSpell Publishing

Description:

Now that she’s found him again, all Mia Crawford wants is some downtime with her fallen angel boyfriend, Michael. But the call of duty keeps him away—from school and from her—with more demons to smite than ever.

When Michael is mortally wounded by a cursed sword, Mia must perform an ancient blood ritual to save him. But the spell exacts a price. Haunted by visions of war, torture, and despair, Mia discovers the world is in more danger than she ever imagined. Behind the scenes, an evil adversary pulls all the strings.

After redemption, there’s Hell to pay.
 

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23420120-the-angel-killer?from_search=true&search_version=service
The air cooled even more, and the hamsa necklace buzzed at my throat. With a jolt, I checked the area. Shadows lurked in the bushes several yards away, their red eyes flashing behind the trees.
 

Hellhounds. Three, maybe four by my count. The urge to shudder tugged at my muscles. I stifled it. Don’t be afraid. It’ll make things worse. Nobody else can see them.
 

Had they hurt Dean and Jesse? Or were they trying to scavenge a free meal?
 

The hamsa buzzed more insistently. As the EMTs carried Dean off, Mr. Ballard followed to catch a ride in the already full ambulance. Farouk and I would soon be the last people there. And, with their mouths agape to scent the air, those hellhounds looked hungry.
 

“I’m cold. Let’s head back.” I kept my voice low, as though pretending to be calm and actually staying calm were the same thing.
 

One of the hounds fixed its attention on me and growled. It knew I could see them. I knew the school had been protected by sigils that kept creatures like them away, but we were outside school grounds. Though I’d seen Michael make quick work of them before, I had neither his ability nor his weapons. Would the hamsa alone be enough to stop them? If so, what about Farouk?
 

To play it safe, I armed myself with the nearest rock. Dean probably hadn’t gone down without a fight, and he was way stronger than me, but I knew how hellhounds worked. First, they fascinated their victims with fear, sapping their energy, and feeding on life force until they came into form. Then they devoured their victim’s flesh. Dean might not have had a chance to fight.
 

“What’s that?” Farouk asked motioning to one of the hellhounds lurking in shadow. “A stray?”
 

He could see it too? It must have materialized. “We should go,” I said. “It might be rabid or something.”
 

The hellhound growled again, as if to make its point, and Farouk froze. I wondered if he’d noticed its red eyes.
 

“Come on,” I said, tugging at his arm.
 

“I don’t want to turn my back on it.” Farouk dipped his head, averting his gaze. “If we run, it’ll treat us like prey.”
 

But we were prey.



Don't forget to check out the first book in the series:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13665100-the-watcher
Description:

Millennia ago, he fell from heaven for her.

Can he face her without falling again?

Fascinated with ancient civilizations, seventeen-year-old Mia Crawford dreams of becoming an archaeologist. She also dreams of wings—soft and silent like snow—and somebody trying to steal them.

When a horrible creature appears out of thin air and attacks her, she knows Michael Fontaine is involved, though he claims to know nothing about it. Secretive and aloof, Michael evokes feelings in Mia that she doesn’t understand. Images of another time and place haunt her. She recognizes them—but not from any textbook.

In search of the truth, Mia discovers a past life of forbidden love, jealousy and revenge that tore an angel from Heaven and sent her to an early grave. Now that her soul has returned, does she have a chance at loving that angel again? Or will an age-old nemesis destroy them both?

Ancient history is only the beginning.
 
 
To celebrate the release of The Angel Killer, The Watcher is currently 99 cents on Amazon Kindle!
 
Find it: Amazon | Amazon.CA | Chapters / Indigo
 

Trailer: http://youtu.be/ukoCDlW05-Y
A Canadian-born author, Lisa Voisin spent her childhood daydreaming and making up stories, but it was her love of reading and writing in her teens that drew her to Young Adult fiction.

Lisa is also a technical writer, a meditation teacher with the Training in Power Academy, and the leader of the Young Writer’s Club, a local writing group for teens in her home town. A self-proclaimed coffee lover, she can usually be found writing in a local cafĂ©. When she's not writing, you'll find her meditating or hiking in the mountains to counteract the side effects of drinking too much caffeine!

Though she’s lived in several cities across Canada, she currently lives in Vancouver, B.C. with her fiancĂ© and their two cats.

More about Lisa can be found on her web site: http://www.lisavoisin.com or blog: http://lisavoisin.wordpress.com


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January 11, 2015

The Angel Killer Blog Tour: Review + Giveaway


Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for The Angel Killer! Today I'll be sharing my review of the book - and don't forget to enter the giveaway!


The Angel Killer (The Watcher Saga #2)
Author: Lisa Voisin
Genre: YA Paranormal
Release Date: January 5, 2015
Publisher: InkSpell Publishing

Description:

Now that she’s found him again, all Mia Crawford wants is some downtime with her fallen angel boyfriend, Michael. But the call of duty keeps him away—from school and from her—with more demons to smite than ever.

When Michael is mortally wounded by a cursed sword, Mia must perform an ancient blood ritual to save him. But the spell exacts a price. Haunted by visions of war, torture, and despair, Mia discovers the world is in more danger than she ever imagined. Behind the scenes, an evil adversary pulls all the strings.

After redemption, there’s Hell to pay.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23420120-the-angel-killer?ac=1

The Angel Killer is a the second book in a young adult paranormal romance series that continues to follow Mia Crawford - our main character - as she's still trying to make sense of the hidden world she never knew about until she met Michael (again). Her entire world was turned upside down after being shown the truth in the first book. She's starting to adjust to her new life - and her relationship with Michael. But things can't stay quiet for long - more demon attacks and hellhounds are causing mayhem, and Mia is having visions again - ones that are anything but happy. When Michael is wounded by a cursed sword, it's up to Mia to save him with an ancient magical ritual. There's a price when doing this kind of magic, but Mia doesn't think twice when it comes to saving Michael. Mia's visions become more frequent and more violent than ever - showing her a world torn apart by blood and war. What they don't know - yet - is that there's an evil power controlling everything that's been happening. If they don't stop the danger before it's too late - what will become of the world? Will they be able to find and destroy the enemy or will it take too much, and cause more death, fear, and grief than the world has ever witnessed? It's going to take more than just Michael and Mia to stop this - but even with everyone else who is on their side and ready to fight - will it be enough to win?

In some series, I've found that the first book is exceptional and I'm hooked - only to be disappointed by the next book in the series. Luckily, this was definitely not the case with this sequel. Just like the first book, it was a very intense and beautiful novel - unlike anything I've read before. The series continues to discuss deep topics like betrayal, jealousy, spiritual concepts, past lives, reincarnation, and true love, which I find gives it an added weight that wouldn't be there otherwise. Mia continues to be a great main character. I found myself immediately identifying with her and her struggles - it was like I slipped into her world like no time had passed at all. She remains a realistic character with obvious flaws, but she was also devoted, kind, and loving - among several other strengths. Michael also continued to be a great lead male character and I felt that his personality fit perfectly alongside Mia's - especially after everything they went through in the first book, and the development and maturing of their relationship. The plot of the story wasn't completely original, but it was written in a way that both broke my heart and then filled it with hope and love at the same time. The romance and story of true love that broke all boundaries and the beautiful way it was written evoked a ton of feelings in me. Not many books can make me actually cry - maybe a misty eye or two  -but this book was an emotional roller coaster for me. I would be smiling like an idiot at Mia and Michael's love - and then I would be sobbing uncontrollably and hardly able to read. It continued pretty much in this same way throughout the entire book. The way that the author wrote the novel was simply enchanting and definitely showcases her immense talent. I was immediately sucked into the book alongside Mia and I didn't want the story to end. The pace was fast but not rushed and all the various threads of the story were intertwined seamlessly throughout the book, which all ended up coming together to create a magnificent story. Suffice it to say that this sequel is just as thrilling and mesmerizing as the first was. I can't wait to see where the story is going to go from here - and how the author is going to end the series. I have a very strong feeling that the next book will be even more emotionally charged with lots of action - and tons of smiles and tears on my part. I very highly recommend this book (series) for fans of YA fantasy/paranormal and those who enjoy an amazing love story.

A Canadian-born author, Lisa Voisin spent her childhood daydreaming and making up stories, but it was her love of reading and writing in her teens that drew her to Young Adult fiction.


Lisa also leads a writing group for teens in North Vancouver, works as a technical writer, and teaches meditation. Her debut YA novel, The Watcher, won the Chanticleer award for best paranormal fiction.


A self-proclaimed coffee lover, she can usually be found writing in a local café. When she's not writing, you'll find her hiking in the mountains to counteract the side effects of drinking too much caffeine!


Though she’s lived in several cities across Canada, she currently lives in Vancouver, B.C. with her fiancĂ© and their two cats.



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Blog Tour Schedule:
Jan 6th
Coffee Books & Art         Excerpt
El RincĂłn de Becks          Review
Her Book Thoughts        Review

Jan 7th
My Book Filled Life         Review

Jan 8th
grownupfangirl               Excerpt
Romance Schmomance               Review

Jan 9th
Reading Between the Wines Book Club                Guest Post
Sunshine, Sunscreen, and A Book           Review

Jan 10th
My Golden Reads           Review

Jan 11th
A Dream Within A Dream           Review
Bibliophile Mystery        Excerpt

Jan 12th
my midnight fantasies   Dreamcast
G & Co. Book Blog          Excerpt

Jan 13th
Paging Through The Days            Review

Jan 14th
The Consummate Reader           Excerpt

Jan 15th
Reading ADD     Review
Rustys Reading               Excerpt

Jan 16th
Whispered Thoughts     Playlist

Jan 17th
Indy Book Fairy               Excerpt
Fandemonium Network              Excerpt

Jan 18th
Escape into the pages    Review

Jan 19th
Pink Fluffy Hearts           Review

Jan 20th
Hooked on Books           Review
The Phantom Paragrapher          Review
Got More Books              Review
  



January 5, 2015

Release Day Blitz + Giveaway: The Angel Killer by Lisa Voisin


I am super excited to celebrate the release of Lisa Voisin's THE ANGEL KILLER, the second book in The Watcher Saga, with an awesome excerpt from the book and a giveaway!

And if you haven't yet heard about this exciting series, there's also some information on the first book, THE WATCHER, along with its book trailer, a bit further down in this post.

First up, here's some information about THE ANGEL KILLER.

THE ANGEL KILLER


THE ANGEL KILLER (The Watcher Saga #2)
Author: Lisa Voisin
Release Date: January 5, 2015
Publisher: InkSpell Publishing
Pages: 286
Formats: Paperback

Description:

Now that she’s found him again, all Mia Crawford wants is some downtime with her fallen angel boyfriend, Michael. But the call of duty keeps him away—from school and from her—with more demons to smite than ever.

When Michael is mortally wounded by a cursed sword, Mia must perform an ancient blood ritual to save him. But the spell exacts a price. Haunted by visions of war, torture, and despair, Mia discovers the world is in more danger than she ever imagined. Behind the scenes, an evil adversary pulls all the strings.

After redemption, there’s Hell to pay.


A Canadian-born author, Lisa Voisin spent her childhood daydreaming and making up stories, but it was her love of reading and writing in her teens that drew her to Young Adult fiction.

Lisa is also a technical writer, a meditation teacher, and the leader of the Young Writer’s Club, a local writing group for teens in her home town. A self-proclaimed coffee lover, she can usually be found writing in a local cafĂ©. When she's not writing, you'll find her meditating or hiking in the mountains to counteract the side effects of drinking too much caffeine!

Though she’s lived in several cities across Canada, she currently lives in Vancouver, B.C. with her fiancĂ© and their two cats.


I found Michael waiting on the stone path outside his basement suite. He greeted me with a brush of his lips, lacing his fingers through mine, and led me into a large back yard, bordered by evergreens. The center of the soft, moist grass featured a rocky pond, complete with a trickling stone fountain and two Adirondack chairs. Though the yard was well kept, leaves from a giant maple lay strewn about like reddish-brown confetti, glistening with raindrops in the late afternoon sun.


Michael tugged off his old, gray hoodie and slung it over one of the chairs. Underneath was the white tank top he normally wore flying. Goose bumps raced along the length of his bare arms. Turning to face me, he shook out his shoulders, the muscles rolling as he gave them a shrug.

“Ready?” he asked.

“For?”

“Combat training.” He stretched an arm across his chest and cracked his neck as though he were warming up. Was he expecting a workout?

“Combat training? Don’t you think that sounds a bit intense?” I swallowed. My voice sounded tight and high. “Violent, even?”

“What did you expect? Origami?” Stretching his other arm now, he cocked an eyebrow at me. “You wanted me to teach you, right?”

“No—yes.” I cleared my throat. “I mean no, I didn’t expect origami and yes, I want to learn.”

“Good.” He smiled. Was he enjoying my awkwardness? I tuned into his energy, attempting to get a feeling off him, but hit a wall. Was he blocking me? His expression became neutral too.

Above our heads, flyers hovered at the edges of the sigils that surrounded the yard, circling a constant threat, like giant vultures. I motioned to the sky. “Can’t they see us?”

“Not really. They can’t see or hear anything inside the protected space.” Changing the subject, he turned to me and winked. “Ready for your origami lesson? I thought we’d start with escapes.”

I folded my arms across my chest. The idea of fighting Michael felt like a joke—a David and Goliath joke. “Escapes?”

“Yeah. We’re gonna start with the basics. Teach you how to get out of that stranglehold the soldier demon had you in yesterday.” His feet shoulder-width apart, he motioned for me to come closer. “But we can’t do it if you’re all the way over there.”

I took a hesitant step toward him. Though I’d asked for this, the reality of it sounded painful. “Combat training,” I muttered disdainfully.

“I won’t hurt you.”

“I know,” I said, but I wasn’t so sure.

 
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About The Watcher:


The Watcher (The Watcher Saga #1)
Author: Lisa Voisin
Release Date: March 4, 2013
Publisher: Inkspell Publishing
Pages: 556
Formats: Paperback, eBook

DESCRIPTION:

Millennia ago, he fell from heaven for her.

Can he face her without falling again?
Fascinated with ancient civilizations, seventeen-year-old Mia Crawford dreams of becoming an archaeologist. She also dreams of wings—soft and silent like snow—and somebody trying to steal them.
When a horrible creature appears out of thin air and attacks her, she knows Michael Fontaine is involved, though he claims to know nothing about it. Secretive and aloof, Michael evokes feelings in Mia that she doesn’t understand. Images of another time and place haunt her. She recognizes them—but not from any textbook.
In search of the truth, Mia discovers a past life of forbidden love, jealousy and revenge that tore an angel from Heaven and sent her to an early grave. Now that her soul has returned, does she have a chance at loving that angel again? Or will an age-old nemesis destroy them both? Ancient history is only the beginning.



The Trailer: