The randomly chosen winner of the digital
LOST DAUGHTERS OF ATLANTIS COLLECTION by Allie Burton is
Hope
Congratulations, Hope!
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Thursday, December 11, 2014
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Today's Special - - Allie Burton
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Things I Learned
From My Heroine
Princess
Adria began her adventure as an immature, sheltered girl. By the end of
ATLANTIS GLACIAL TIDES she’d grown into a true heroine. Her full quest takes
her from the middle of a hurricane, to a deserted island, to below the frigid
waters of Antarctica.
As I
wrote both ATLANTIS TWISTING TIDES (the prequel) and ATLANTIS GLACIAL TIDES, I
experienced growth of my own. I discovered I had spunk like Adria who pretended
to be human to save a guy from a hurricane and fought a Polar Shark. I learned
to fight back like Adria when she disobeyed her parents to do the right thing.
And I became more versed in my world, just as Adria learned about all the
problems in her underwater world and vowed to improve the conditions.
Adria
goes from caring about only herself and her small troubles to caring about all
the people enslaved. She becomes informed and takes action to help those less
fortunate. Her mission might be about unfair work conditions, but her mind and
her world has expanded.
I’m
learning more about causes in my area. For example, approximately 1.7 million
young people call the streets home every year. Teen homelessness and hunger are
important issues to me. A problem that needs a solution.
Is there
a cause that you are impassioned about?
Comment
below for a chance to win an e-copy of the LOST DAUGHTERS OF ATLANTIS
COLLECTION featuring the first three books in the series: Atlantis Riptide,
Atlantis Red Tide, and Atlantis Rising Tide.
And,
ATLANTIS TWISTING TIDES is free on Amazon, iBooks, GooglePlay, and Kobo.
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to my newsletter on my website for a chance to win the Prize Pack (picture
below) including a $25 Amazon or iBooks gift card, Steve Madden infinity scarf
and gloves, several young adult books, and treats!
To
subscribe or get more information about other books in the Lost Daughters of
Atlantis series, visit my website at www.allieburton.com.
Atlantis Glacial
Tides
Lost Daughters of
Atlantis Book 5
Shocked
by her family’s plans to wed her to a stranger, sixteen-year-old Princess Adria
must decide whether to flee the underwater Kingdom of Merta or fight to keep
her rightful place. When Kai, the criminal she’d rescued informs her of a plot
to kidnap her future sister-in-law, Adria decides to take action to prove her
loyalty.
Sparks flew
between her and Kai when they met during a hurricane misadventure, but she
can’t trust her judgment about him. Especially when Kai won’t help stop the
kidnapping because he’s on his own secret mission. A mission that he refuses to
divulge.
In a
case of mistaken identity, Adria is kidnapped and whisked away to a mysterious
glacial underwater world of ice and evil where she learns that everything isn’t
rainbow fish and roses, that there are Atlanteans who suffer and slave, and
that being cold isn’t a state of body, but a state of mind.
With Kai
as her prison guard, the two teens grow closer, and Adria must choose between
loyalty to her kingdom or to her dreams.
Atlantis Twisting
Tides
Lost Daughter of
Atlantis Novella
When
unrest threatens her kingdom, a mermaid princess must choose between loyalty
and love.
When
fifteen-year-old Atlantean Princess Adria sneaks away to see a hurricane on the
surface of the ocean, she finds an air-breather in trouble. Kai’s sailboat is
sinking and Adria risks exposure of her Atlantean powers in order to save him.
Kai
believes he’s rescuing Adria. He’s Atlantean too, with his own skills and
secrets.
The two
teens stumble onto an uninhabited island still thinking the other needs
rescuing. When other Atlanteans show up—Atlanteans plotting against Adria’s
kingdom—Adria must decide whether to trust Kai based on the guy she’s come to
know or the company he keeps.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Today's Special - - Allie Burton
We're delighted to welcome Young Adult author, Allie Burton back to the Romance Dish. Allie didn’t realize having so many jobs would become great research material for the stories she writes. She has been everything from a fitting room attendant to a bike police officer to a professional mascot escort. She has lived on three continents and in four states and has studied art, fashion design, marine biology, and advertising.
When her kids asked, “when are you going to write a story we can read?” she switched from adult novels to Young Adult and Middle Grade and hasn’t looked back.
Allie is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators, Romance Writers of America including the Young Adult, Dallas Area Romance Writers and Heart of the Rockies chapters. She is also a member of Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers. Currently, she lives in Colorado with her husband and two children.
Why
Take A Risk On A New Author?
Picture
yourself on your last birthday. Balloons, a big cake, and lots of shiny wrapped
presents. You were curious and excited about what was inside the gifts.
Think of a new
author or a new book the same way.
The
book cover is shiny and new, like a present waiting to be opened. And inside thousands
of words are strung together like ribbons tied around your gift. The words
promise to entertain and delight. Or to scare and terrify. Or to romance you
off of your feet. It is a surprise present to yourself.
Not
that you would pick any book off the shelf and start reading. There are things
to consider like
the genre. In the case of SOUL SLAM, it’s a mix of romance,
adventure, and mystery. Three genres in one.
You also should
look at the subject of the book. Do you find it interesting? SOUL SLAM combines
Egyptian history and mythology, secret societies, mysterious powers, and love.
Let’s not forget
about the promise of the book. Whether it’s a who-done-it or an edge-of-the-seat
suspense, do you want what the author is promising? The ride of your life? A
mystery you must puzzle out? A happy ending?
If you like all of
those about the book and are curious, go ahead and read a few pages. You may be
surprised. So, take a risk and give a new author a shot.
Thanks so much for hosting me!
Thanks so much for hosting me!
Have you picked up
any books by new-to-you authors and been happily surprised?
Allie is giving away one e-copy of Soul Slam to a randomly chosen person who leaves a comment on today's blog.
Allie is also running a contest on her website for people who sign up for her newsletter. If she reaches 100 subscribers, one person will be chosen to win a Kindle.
Soul Slam
Soul Force Book 1
A sixteen-year-old on her first
heist to steal an ancient Egyptian amulet inadvertently receives the soul of
King Tut…and the deadly curse that comes with it.
And Olivia
is not alone at the museum.
A member of
a secret society, Xander believes it is his place to inherit King Tut’s soul
and justly rule. He knows nothing about the society’s evil plan to control the
world or the curse. Now, he must deal with the female imposter who stole the
amulet.
Xander
convinces Olivia they must form a temporary partnership. The two teens develop
a connection, and together they must figure out how to end the curse before it
turns deadly. On the run, unable to touch because of the curse, and managing
the male soul inside her female body, Olivia must learn to trust Xander.
As the mystery surrounding the
amulet unfolds, Olivia and Xander start to fall for each other. But is love enough
to save them and the world from destruction?
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Allie Burton Winner
The winner of an e-copy of Atlantis Riptide by Allie Burton is
Janga
Congratulations, Janga! Please send us an email at
theromancedish (at) gmail (dot) com
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Today's Special - - Allie Burton
We're delighted to welcome Young Adult author, Allie Burton to the Romance Dish. Allie didn’t realize having so many jobs would become great
research material for the stories she writes. She has been everything from a
fitting room attendant to a bike police officer to a professional mascot escort.
She has lived on three continents and in four states and has studied art,
fashion design, marine biology, and advertising.
When her kids asked, “when are you going to write a story we
can read?” she switched from adult novels to Young Adult and Middle Grade and
hasn’t looked back.
Allie is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers
& Illustrators, Romance Writers of America including the Young Adult, Dallas
Area Romance Writers and Heart of the Rockies chapters. She is also a member of
Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers. Currently, she lives in Colorado with her husband and two children.
Welcome, Allie!
Thank
you, PJ for inviting me to be interviewed on the Romance Dish.
1 My pleasure, Allie. Congratulations on the release of ATLANTIS RIPTIDE. Please tell our readers what they can
expect from this book.
ATLANTIS
RIPTIDE is the first in a Young Adult series called the LOST DAUGHTERS OF
ATLANTIS. In each of the books, the heroines discover the secrets behind their
underwater abilities and must decide whether to accept the additional
responsibilities that come with the powers. All three books have strong
heroines, adventure, and romance.
A fascinating premise! Growing up on a lake, I had many youthful fantasies about being able to breathe underwater like Pearl. What do you want readers to understand about this character?
Pearl
is the main character in ATLANTIS RIPTIDE. She’s hard on the outside but soft
on the inside. She’s been taken advantage of since she was little so she has a
hard time trusting people. Her goal is to find a place where she belongs and
she believes she’s found that in the mythical town of Mermaid Beach until her
old life and her new life collide.
This
is a Young Adult novel. For what ages is it appropriate?
ATLANTIS
RIPTIDE is definitely on the younger side of the Young Adult scale. I’d say
ages 12-18. The tone is light, but adventurous. The romance is intense like
first love should be, but only goes as far as a few kisses.
Sounds perfect for the young teens in my life.
We love call stories here at the Romance Dish. Will you share yours?
My agent call story wasn’t a call at all. ATLANTIS RIPTIDE was a finalist in a
local contest and the agent who judged was present. Right before I went up to
accept the award, the agent whispered to me that I should announce I was just
offered representation. I’m not great at public speaking, add in the shock
value of her words and I was speechless!
Oh, my! I can imagine! I'm not sure I'd have been able to utter a word. lol
Who
(or what) do you enjoy reading when you’re not busy creating your own stories?
I
love to read anything young adult and middle grade. I also enjoy romances and
paranormal stories. Some of my favorite authors include Rachel Hawthorn, Sarah
Mlynowski, JA London, Tera Lynn Childs, Addison Fox, Suzanne Ferrell, Jo
Davis…I could go on and on.
A few of my favorites are in that list too.
What
can we look forward to from you next?
The
third book in the series is ATLANTIS RISING TIDE featuring Maris, a girl who
has been kept away from water and only just discovers she’s different from her
friends and family. This book releases at the end of June.
That's great that we don't have to wait long for all three stories!
Thanks so much for visiting with us today, Allie. Do you have a question for our readers?
Pearl’s
special power is breathing into humans so they can breathe underwater. Coral
can create or protect from earthquakes. Maris can heal. If you had a super
power what would it be?
Allie has generously offered an e-copy of ATLANTIS RIPTIDE to one person who leaves a comment on today's blog.
ATLANTIS
RIPTIDE
Sixteen-year-old Pearl Poseidon ran
away from the circus tired of her
adoptive parents’ abuse of her special skills. As a runaway, she craves
anonymity but when she saves a small boy from drowning she draws attention to
herself and her special abilities. Boardwalk employee and aspiring
investigative reporter, Chase Thomas, helps her with the rescue and witnesses
her amazing dive.
Now, he has questions. And so do
the police.
Unbeknownst to Pearl, a battle
rages under the Pacific between Loyal and Non-Loyal Atlantean forces and each
side wants to use her powers for their cause. Will the commotion in the ocean
expose her secrets to the world? Will Chase’s reporter-determination ruin their
chance for a real relationship? Will staying near the ocean she loves catapult
into a battle royale?
ATLANTIS RED TIDE
Sixteen-year-old Atlantean, Princess Coral, secretly plans to find her lost sisters of legend. Before she can escape the palace to begin her quest, she is kidnapped by Finn Plankson, a Non-Loyal Atlantean.
A spy for the separatist movement, Finn knew Coral as a child. When he sees her being mistreated by Royal Guards he takes action.
As their adventure changes from antagonistic to a temporary truce, Coral must convince Finn to help her find her sisters before the battle between the Loyal and Non-Loyal forces erupts into a full scale war.
Coral fondly remembers Finn, her first crush, but can she trust him now that he’s aligned with her enemy? In the end, will Finn betray her and her sisters? And what are these strange sparks that go off whenever they’re together?
ATLANTIS RISING TIDE
Junior lifeguard Maris Sanders thinks she’s a normal high school girl. In reality, she’s one of the lost princesses of Atlantis. At sixteen, she’s finally discovering her special powers.
Exiled from his community of Atlanteans, Cuda Fisher has taken a special interest in Maris. As he secretly tests her abilities, the two teens grow closer until Cuda realizes being with Maris is risking more than his heart.
An evil scientist is analyzing Maris’s skills and putting her in danger. Cuda realizes his father, a leader of the Separatist movement, is behind the scheme and Cuda will do anything to stop him even if it means breaking Maris’s heart.
Will Maris accept her real identity, or still hurt by Cuda’s betrayal, will she fall prey to the scheme? Will Maris be able to choose between the life she’s always known or a new dangerous adventure? And will the choice be hers?
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