The Raven Saga & The Morgan Sisters: Now available as boxed sets!

I'm super excited to announce that The Raven Saga and The Morgan Sisters are now available as ebook boxed sets - just in time for Christmas! Both sets are priced at a reduced cost making them perfect Christmas gifts for lovers of YA urban fantasy. If you have friends or family who love Harry Potter, then these sets are perfect for you (or so I've been told)!

The Morgan Sisters

Books 1-4 of The Morgan Sisters

THE GHOST OF JOSIAH GRIMSHAW

Adopted sisters Lana Beth and Emma Jane are polar opposites, but when the same strange 'tattoo' suddenly appears and winds its way up their bodies within days of each other, they soon realize there's more to their relationship than they could ever have imagined.
Sent off to London for two weeks of 'work experience', the Morgan Sisters soon find themselves being initiated into the ancient Praxos Foundation, one that protects the innocent while fighting evil, both human and supernatural.
At the same time, Lana Beth and Emma Jane must also investigate why the sweet but sometimes pesky ghost of Josiah Grimshaw just won't leave them alone.

DAISY MADIGAN'S PARADISE

When tragedy falls upon 15 year old Daisy Madigan, she escapes to the only place she feels safe, the cemetery of Abney Park. There, in the company of the dearly departed, she realizes she is changing, growing stronger and faster by the day. But in the darkness lurks a terror even she can't imagine facing.

THE TEMPORAL STONE

It's been a couple of months since Emma and Lana entered the Praxos Academy and life has been hectic ever since. What with regular A level classes combined with learning all about the supernatural world, control classes, self defence and fight night, the girls are constantly busy.
But when their world seems to stop right in front of them, they and their fellow Watchers, have a huge mystery to solve. A mystery which will lead them on a long road trip across south west England where they will meet all kinds of strange creatures, some intent on causing harm and others desperate to put a stop to the problem.

LOOKING FOR LUCY JO

It's their first Christmas since entering the Praxos Academy and 16-year-old sisters Lana Beth and Emma Jane Morgan are looking forward to some serious R&R. But when their little sister mysteriously disappears from her bed on Christmas Eve, all thoughts of fun disappear with her. Emma and Lana must do everything in their power to locate her and bring her home safely. Easier said than done, they are forced to go on yet another journey, this time taking them out to the murky depths of the North Sea as well as to the far reaches of southern Portugal.

˃˃˃ "I would go so far as to say that this could be the beginnings of a series as good as those by J.K. Rowling!"
˃˃˃ "I loved the bad guys, the graveyard antics, the talking dead, the superpowers of the kick-a** ninja chicks, and the rite of initiation the sisters go through"

The Raven Saga

Books 1-3 of The Raven Saga

RAVEN

After the inexplicable disappearance of Lilly Taylor's parents, she has no choice but to move to Canada where she unravels some frightening yet intriguing family secrets...
Her whole life had been based on a lie. Lilly had grown up in a loveless home with a father who she had barely ever seen and a mother who was... well, not very motherly.
After they mysteriously disappear without a trace, Lilly is sent to Canada where she finds a whole new way of life. A life filled with love and people who care for her. But that's not all she discovers, Lilly also finds out that she isn't who, or what, she thinks she is.
Lilly has a very special ability and it's just a matter of time before her true self starts to shine. And when it does, her life will never be the same again.
Raven is a fantasy novel for children and young adults set in the beautiful province of British Columbia.

DECEMBER MOON

On her 15th birthday, December Moon discovers she is the descendant of a family of witches, kept in the dark her entire life in an effort to protect her. But when Lilly, her best friend, finds herself in danger from one of the world's most evil vampires, December will do everything in her power to stop him. December Moon is a fantasy novel for children and young adults set in BC, Canada.

THE LOST SOUL

December and Lilly have got their work cut out for them. Not only are they desperately trying to figure out the identity of the Lost Soul, and track him down, they've also got to investigate why Powell River's newest resident has got all of their men falling at her feet.
But when they learn that the Nephilim might be involved, it becomes clear that they're all in extreme danger...

About Suzy

Although Suzy is a Yorkshire lass at heart, she left her home town of Rotherham, UK, to move to Portugal with her family when she was ten. The Algarve continues to be her home, where she lives with her childhood sweetheart, Michael, two neurotic dogs and a cat who thinks she's a princess.
Shortly after completing her studies, Suzy was offered the position of trainee journalist for a local English newspaper. Her love of writing developed and a few years later she moved on to become assistant editor for the region's largest English language publisher. Since then she has also worked as the editor of one of the Algarve's most loved monthly lifestyle magazines. Early in 2010 however, Suzy began working as a full time author. She has since written several books: Raven, December Moon, The Lost Soul (The Raven Saga), Daisy Madigan's Paradise, The Ghost of Josiah Grimshaw, The Temporal Stone, Looking for Lucy Jo (The Morgan Sisters), Forever Fredless and And Then There Was You (for adults only!).

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@YAStorytellers Fun Friday - Creepy & Lovin It

I'm so excited to be a member of the fabulous new YA Storytellers and today is our very first Fun Friday!! If you pop on over to all our blogs, you'll find some creepy excerpts... how cool is that?

So you want creepy, do ya?

Hmmm What shall I give you a taste of?

How about this...

The Lost Soul (The Raven Saga)

The stench of something rotten filled the air as the man tried to lift his heavy head. Opening his eyes, it took a moment for them to adjust to the strange dull light of a new day. Wincing, he managed to hold his head up just long enough to notice the smell belonged to a rotting corpse to his side. He heaved, but there was nothing left in his stomach. He hadn't eaten in days. 

Weak, cold and hungry, he curled into a ball on the mossy ground and sobbed.
When he no longer had the strength to even do that, he stared up at the sky; the orange and yellow hues entwined in a rainbow effect as far as his eyes could see.
The only sounds that could be heard were his rough breathing combined with the gentle whooshing of the silver trees that surrounded the deep ditch within which he found himself.

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2013 is going to be AWESOME!!

Well, 2012 is now behind us and it's been an amazing year for me and my writing. Not only have I released several books, but my latest series is literally 'flying off the virtual shelves'. Since Daisy Madigan's Paradise went free, it's been downloaded more than 12,000 times on US Amazon alone! And that means, those who have enjoyed it, are starting to buy The Ghost of Josiah Grimshaw! YAY!
Add to that the most amazing, fabulous, awesome reviews and you've got a very happy gal right here. I'm absolutely delighted - clearly ;)
Since my journey as an author began (two years ago), I've learned so much. My writing has improved and I've made some wonderful connections with readers, authors, bloggers and more online folk. When I think about what has happened over the past couple of years, well, I just can't take the grin off my face.
I've released five books:

Raven (FREE)

December Moon

The Lost Soul

The Ghost of Josiah Grimshaw

Daisy Madigan's Paradise (FREE)

With free downloads and sales, there are probably well over 100,000 copies (which goes up every single day) of my books out in the virtual world. How awesome is that?
AND 2013 is going to be an amazing year. I've got plans to release at least three more books, hubby and I are planning a huge move and I'm going to be approached by a movie producer who wants to make my books into awesome movies.... Hey.... a girl can dream can't she?
Happy New Year everyone! I hope all your hopes and dreams come true this year.
Virtual Hugs XXX

BRAND NEW COVERS for The Raven Saga

I'm absolutely delighted to have brand new covers for all three books in The Raven Saga!!
Fabulous author and book cover designer, Emma Michaels, has worked her magic and produced these gorgeous masterpieces for me and I couldn't be happier :)

Stay tuned because I've got another Grand Cover Reveal for my new book on 1st September!! WOOP WOOP!!!!

The Lost Soul book trailer

I figured it was about time I created a book trailer for my latest book, The Lost Soul (a couple of months too late but never mind!). Here it is... I hope you like it!

 

If you're tempted into buying a copy (!), here's the link to Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Soul-Raven-Saga-ebook/dp/B007NHUEAO

Meme Time “Lucky 7″

I got tagged! Today’s post is the Lucky 7 post; I was tagged by Liz Long, author of Gifted.

Here’s how it works:
Go to page 7 or 77 in your current manuscript
Go to line 7
Copy down the next seven lines/sentences exactly as they are
Tag 7 other authors

This excerpt is from page 77 of The Lost Soul:

"It is impossible to pass," whispered Zalea, gripping Jack's hand tightly.
"You're right," he said looking around. "But there is one way through," he said, pointing to the river beside them. "We shall have to travel by water."
"But we cannot swim for such a length of time. We'll drown."
Jack shook his head and released his grip on her hand, "We can build a raft," he said turning back from where they had come. "We passed some trees a little earlier and these reeds will do to bind them together."

Zalea shrugged her shoulders helplessly, "I guess it's our only option."

Intrigued?

And now I need to choose 7 authors to do the same! Hmm? I have so many awesome author pals to tag... who to choose? I know... here goes... But don't worry if you're too busy to play ;)

Shalini Boland

Johanna Frappier

Samantha Towle

Patti Roberts

Raine Thomas

Laura A H Elliot

Pauline Barclay

The Lost Soul is OUT NOW!!

I'm super excited to announce that the final book in The Raven Saga, The Lost Soul, is now AVAILABLE!!

December and Lilly have got their work cut out for them. Not only are they desperately trying to figure out the identity of the Lost Soul, and track him down, they've also got to investigate why Powell River's newest resident has got all of their men falling at her feet.
But when they learn that the Nephilim might be involved, it becomes clear that they're all in extreme danger...

EXCERPT
The stench of something rotten filled the air as the man tried to lift his heavy head. Opening his eyes, it took a moment for them to adjust to the strange dull light of a new day. Wincing, he managed to hold his head up just long enough to notice the smell belonged to a rotting corpse to his side. He heaved, but there was nothing left in his stomach. He hadn't eaten in days.
Weak, cold and hungry, he curled into a ball on the mossy ground and sobbed.
When he no longer had the strength to even do that, he stared up at the sky; the orange and yellow hues entwined in a rainbow effect as far as his eyes could see.
The only sounds that could be heard were his rough breathing combined with the gentle whooshing of the silver trees that surrounded the deep ditch within which he found himself.
A hummingbird appeared from nowhere, hovering above him, flying up and down and around his face. The man tried to focus his eyes upon it but his vision had become blurry.
When the bird came to an abrupt halt almost touching his nose, he realised it wasn't a bird at all.
A faint giggle erupted from the creature, making him jump.
"No, this can't be," he whispered, hoarsely.
The little creature with large blue wings nodded back, "Yes, it can," she responded, "I can see you are in dire need of help. I will gather my friends and we will return to get you out of here. You will be safe. Do not worry."
Disappearing out of sight in a flash, the man collapsed once more before he fell into a deep sleep.

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The Lost Soul: my dream cast

I've talked before about my dream cast for both Raven and December Moon. Well, now with the third and final book in the series (The Lost Soul) about to come out, I figured I'd look into some of the newer members of the cast.

Here are the additional stars I'd love to feature in The Lost Soul: The Movie (one can dream, no??!)

Millicent Roberts played by Jayme Mays 

Tiffanimelicomelea played by Zooey Deschanel

Image of Zooey Deschanel by: http://www.flickr.com/photos/breezy421/2812354593/

Sheharazalea played by Ksenia Solo

Jemima Dickson played by Emma Roberts

Image courtesy of: http://flickr.com/photos/gdcgraphics/

Crystal played by Annie Ilonzeh

Meredith played by Melissa McCarthy

Calliope played by Liv Tyler

Image courtesy: http://www.flickr.com/people/brajeshwar/

Jack Tuluqag by James Franco

Image courtesy of:  Charlotte Badalucco

Nick Pryce by Simon Baker

Walter by Rade Šerbedžija

Image courtesy of: http://www.lukeford.net/Images/photos4/071216/29.htm

Christoph by Josh Hutcherson

Do you like the sound of my cast? If you'd like to see who I'd choose for the other main characters, check out my previous post right here.

The Raven Saga Part III: The Lost Soul is out March 2012. Watch this space!

Cover Reveal: The Lost Soul

Over the last few months I've been busy writing The Lost Soul, the final book in The Raven Saga. I'm almost there... I've finished writing it and now I'm busy editing and checking it (again and again) before it goes out to my 'editors' and proofreaders. But... it will be ready just in time for its release in March. I'm so excited!!
I've been tweaking the book cover over the past few days and so I'm delighted to finally be able to show you the final result. Here it is, the cover of The Lost Soul....

So what do you think?

What I'm up to!

I've not been much of a blogger lately... and I do have reasons, of course. I'm not just lazy (well, sometimes that too!). But I'm busy writing my next novel, which is Part 3 (and the final part) in The Raven Saga. I have to get my first final draft finished for February so I'm busily getting all the words down at the moment. It's going well so far, fingers crossed. The imagination is active and the words are flowing! Hopefully it will continue that way.
The other thing that is on my mind at the moment is the Make a Wish Foundation. An awesome charity that grants the wishes of seriously ill children all over the world. Every time I watch videos about these kids, I cry. I become a bit of a emotional wreck actually. It always amazes me how strong these kids are.
Anyway, I'm doing what I can for them by chopping off my hair for the charity. So far I've raised just short of $400, but I'd love to get that figure over $500.
The big chop is this Friday 13th (yikes!) and actually I'm quite excited about it. My husband tells me that my hair is wearing me at the moment, probably because I've mentally already lost it, so it's just getting in the way now. And if I hate the result, then it'll grow back so I'm pretty chilled about it.
I'm also donating my hair to the Little Princess Trust in the UK, which makes wigs for sick children.
If you have a few dollars / euros / pounds to spare for these amazing children, it would be AWESOME if you could make a small donation. Every little counts, so if you can help, then please visit this page:
http://www.crowdrise.com/SuzyTurner-ChopitOffforCharity/fundraiser/SuzyTurner
THANK YOU!!!