May...Be?

It's May! (Anyone seen this movie? Great but NOT for the faint of heart.) I hear things are starting to open up around the world... except here in Boston. Sigh. But maybe mid-May? Maybe things can return to "normal," though "normal" is somewhat in flux these days. How are things looking where you are? Sending love and support with all the uncertainty to you and yours. ♥️

Here's my latest scoop...

WORKS IN PROGRESS

Secret project announced = Harbingers of Death:

I'm co-authoring a supernatural prison task-force trilogy with my #writingtwin LeAnn Mason. About a gritty banshee with piercings, guages, and silver hair who's new to her death-announcing powers. Check out the new logo --> (Harbingers of Death Prison Unit = DPU) Lots of myth/supernatural creatures. Book 1, Mortal Scream, is moving FAST -- we hope to have it done soon! Cover coming sooner! More to be revealed in Facebook.com/groups/carterswildcrew

Loan Soul:

Four Poor Souls (LS #4) is at about 50%. Larkynn is coming in July 2020!

Dryad story:

Abi the dryad is being picked up again -- she's got all her covers in and will be aiming for a fall 2020 release!

New Fae story:

The prequel to the series I'm tentatively calling Branwyn Blood: Texas Fae has roped me in! I wasn't expecting this but it's grabbed my mind and I'm trucking along at about 20%... It's dark. Like: all the terrifying stories about fae snatching and eating humans suspense dark. Based on Welsh mythology. Releasing 2021.

Dreamcatcher mythology action:

This one is a bit on pause but at about 15%. For 2021-2022.

Medusa dark romantic fantasy:

Comes and goes between other projects. Also about 15%. Ror 2021-2022.

LATEST NEWS

• Preorder #LoanSoul book 4, Four Poor Souls, releasing in the summer (This one is going to be EPIC!)

• Get 3 novels PLUS a NEW 17,000-word short story (~1000 pages) for 50% off when you pre-order the CC trilogy a box set!

MAY free books, giveaways, and deals are below (regularly updated):

• INSTAGRAM HOP (1 week long May 22-29!)

• FACEBOOK MYTHOLOGY HOP (May 22-24!)

• SFF BOOK FAIR & GIVEAWAY

• FREE Fantasy books (May 1-31)

• FREE UF reads (May 1-31)

• May SFF reads (May 1-31)

• Paranormal/Fantasy Detectives (May 15-June 15)

What skills have you gained during quarantine? Any reading progress? I've learned I'm much worse at baking bread and crocheting than I thought. :/ Happy reading and stay curious! Love and snuggles, ~L.B. xx

#StaySafe

Week 4 of work from home with my day job. Week longer-than-4-but-I've-lost-track-of-time of fresh groceries. I'm subsisting on protein bars and Goldfish from Amazon and bread and cheese from the corner market down the street.

How are you managing? I hope you and yours are healthy, well, and staying safe and sane. ♥️

Here's my latest scoop...

Works-in-Progress:

• A secret project TBA

• Four Poor Souls (LS #4)

• Fae stuff!

• Dreamcatcher mythology stuff!

Latest news:

• #LoanSoul book 3 released on March 13. Grab Three Broke Souls free on KU.

• Check out the newly released Loan Soul Novella, The Quick Dead Fox, which is free to all newsletter subscribers!

• Preorder #LoanSoul book 4, Four Poor Souls, releasing in the summer (This one is going to be EPIC!)

• Get 3 novels PLUS a NEW 17,000-word short story (~1000 pages) for 50% off when you pre-order the CC trilogy a box set!

April free books, giveaways, and deals are below (regularly updated):

• SUPERNATURAL GIVEAWAY (see prize gif below!)

• FREE speculatory fantasy/sci fi books (April 1-30)

• FREE quarantine books (March 21-April 30)

• Urban Fantasy (April 1-30)

• Unputdownable Boxsets (March 22-April 30)

• Dark necromancer/demon/banshee stories (April 1-30)

• Dystopian future noir (April 7-30)

• Days of Dystopia (April 11-May 1)

• FREE fantasy books (April 17-May 15)

PRIZES BELOW!

Here's to our efforts to quarantine curtailing this crisis. Best of luck and all the best wishes for health to you and yours. Happy reading and stay curious! Love and snuggles, ~L.B. xx

Quarantine

Almost out of TP, soap, & food, Massachusetts bars/restaurants closed for a month ... BUT liquor store was stocked + authors (me too! see below) generously offering free books = bring on quarantine AKA forced-diet. :P *Digs out hoard of mini hotel body wash from under the sink and unwraps protein bar* GET CREATIVE, Y'ALL!

But in all seriousness, even if you're unlikely to experience anything more than flu-like symptoms, please be safe and stay home to prevent transmitting the virus to who are more at risk from COVID-19. It's a trying time, so think of how to be healthy -- mental health included, especially while staying home. I'm here to help however I can -- get in touch! And sending you all CCD-approved virtual hugs and support.

It's heartwarming to see so many folks supporting each other right now. Love in the time of Corona ♥️

Take advantage of my efforts to help in the crisis:

- offering FREE direct-to-kindle copies of Silent Siren and Fish(y) out of Water in Quarantine Relief Books from Authors to Readers - extended the Loan Soul series SALE to 3/31 (+ free on KU): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B084MFFBN5 - don't forget the FREE novella if you subscribe to my newsletter at LBCarter.com - As always, there's a stack of FREE, DISCOUNT, FREE-in-KU books linked below.

ENJOY! STAY HEALTHY, SAFE, AND SANE!

Here's my latest news...

1. #LoanSoul book 3 released on March 13.Grab Three Broke Souls now and get caught up on books 1 and 2 -- the whole series is on sale March 13-15 and FREE on KU

2. After a massive Valentine's sale, in which over 1000 downloads of these books occurred, I'm hoping y'all have had a chance to meet Darcie and Dash. If not, you can also check out the newly released Loan Soul Novella, The Quick Dead Fox, which is free to all newsletter subscribers!

3. Upon the release of book 3, the cover reveal and preorder for book 4, Four Poor Souls, IS NOW UP!

4. Surprise! I've put the CC series up for pre-order as a box set! It's a steal for 3 full books plus a NEW SHORT STORY! I'm moving up the release to April 24 so folks can read while home! Pre-order so it arrives as soon as I hit publish on Amazon! It'll be free in KU.

5. March freebies and deals are below (regularly updated):

• My friend compiled a free/0.99 list: https://ellebeaumontblog.wordpress.com/2020/03/20/a-list-of-free-books-and-99-books

• YA SFF GIVEAWAY (March 19-April 19)

• FREE quarantine books (March 21-April 30)

• Hidden Magic (March 1-31)

• FREE in KU Urban Fantasy series (March 1-31)

• FREE in KU Magic and Monsters (March 2-31)

• End of the world book series (March 13-April 3)

• FREE fantasy series starters (March 14-31)

• FREE Touch of Magic (March 15-April 15)

• Reads for magical lovers (March 16-31)

• END OF THE WORLD sale (March 13-April 3)

Here's to our efforts to quarantine curtailing this crisis. Best of luck and all the best wishes for health to you and yours. Happy reading and stay curious! Love and snuggles, ~L.B. xx