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Cover Reveal: The Prophecy by Erin Rhew

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Yay! Time for a cover reveal, information pills which I am SO SO SO excited for. I don’t do a lot of cover reveals but I do them for authors that I get very excited about and Erin Rhew is definitely one to get excited about.

Before I show off the pretty cover to The Prophecy, health I’m going to introduce you a bit to Erin (who is a total rockstar, by the way), talk about the book itself, and all that sort of good stuff :) Let’s get started!

About Erin

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Erin Rhew is an author and fitness trainer.  Since she picked up Morris the Moose Goes to School at age four, she has been infatuated with the written word.  She went on to work as a grammar and writing tutor in college and is still teased by her family and friends for being a member of the “Grammar Police.”  In her free time, Erin enjoys acting, running, kickboxing, and, of course, reading and writing.

About The Fulfillment Series

Book #1: The Prophecy

Growing up on a small farm in the kingdom of Vanguard, seventeen-year-old Layla Givens lives a deceptively tranquil existence. But her carefully constructed life quickly falls apart when she’s abducted by a religious zealot who proclaims her The Fulfillment of an ancient peace prophecy and whisks her away to marry her greatest enemy.

Wilhelm, Prince of the Ethereals, is reluctant to meet his new bride. He’s grown up believing Vanguards are evil, an enemy to fight and fear…not love. Can he set aside his prejudices and work alongside Layla to bring lasting peace after centuries of war?

Nash, a loner who has never fit in, carries a huge secret, one big enough to destroy both kingdoms. When he accidently meets Layla, he’s no longer content to live in the shadows, but he must resist his growing attraction—for her safety and for the longevity of the two kingdoms.

When Nash’s secret is revealed, a firestorm sweeps through both realms, with Layla at the center. Now she must choose between duty and desire while the fate of two nations hangs in the balance.

Now, The Prophecy released last year, but is re-releasing this October 1st with a new cover, the cover I shall be revealing in just a moment. This is awesome, and I’m massively in love with the new cover and its JUST in time for the release of the second novel, The Outlanders, on October 21st. But more about book two later!

Now its time for the cover reveal…here it is!

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GORGEOUS right? I can’t wait for this new book to come out and for the sequel later in October as well!

To get you guys all excited too, here’s a blurb from the novel!

Even though she had no chance to escape now, Layla shoved the Elder with all her might. The blow sent him flying into the baker’s door, which splintered under the force, and she darted forward. The Vanguard soldiers moved to block her.

            “We are all Vanguards,” she pleaded. “Please let me go.”

            For a moment, they hesitated. Layla used the opening to slip around them. She ran as fast as her legs would carry her, but they proved to be too slow. Within moments, the soldiers leapt upon her, knocking her to the ground. Wrenching Layla up by her hair, they dragged her back to the Elder, whose face now bled from his encounter with the baker’s door.

            “I see you’re going to be trouble.” He brushed the dirt off his robes. “You can’t escape your destiny, girl.”

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Don’t forget to pick up your copy of The Prophecy by clicking the links above to connect with Erin, and keep an eye for the sequel on October 21st, with a special guest appearance from Erin herself here at What A Nerd Girl Says!

Exclusive Interview with Debut Author, Erin Albert AND a Giveaway!

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Hello everyone! How are we doing on this fine Friday morning? Afternoon? Evening? Whatever time it is wherever you are in the world. I have a SUPER fun interview to share with you today. Yesterday I shared my review of debut author, check Erin Albert‘s debut novel, The Prophecy. You can check that out here.

Today, I am excited to share an interview with Erin! She’s a totally sweet person, that I actually met through Twitter and blogging! I am very proud to have her as a friend, and she has been incredibly helpful in my own journey as an author. I wish her a TON of luck in her novel journey, and the journey we’ll take through her Fulfillment Trilogy.

You can find her on Twitter, Facebook, her website and GoodReads.

For now, let’s enjoy this awesome interview!

Sara: What can you tell us about The Prophecy? What can we expect from it?

Erin: The Prophecy is a fast paced YA fantasy novel set in the war torn lands of Vanguard and Etherea. For centuries , the two sides have fought a battle, the origins of which no one even remembers, but long ago, a prophecy alluded to a person who could bring eventual peace to the embattled nations. This story follows the journey of the girls proclaimed The Fulfillment of that prophecy. Let’s just say things don’t go according to plan! ;)

Sara: Will The Prophecy be a standalone novel, or will you be writing a sequel? If so, which book has been easier to write: the first or the second?

Erin: The Prophecy is the first book in The Fulfillment series, which will contain three books. Book 2 is tentatively called The Outlanders and Book 3 The Fulfillment. I wrote all three books in three months. The writing and creating are easy; it’s the editing that takes up the most time.

Sara: How does it feel that your debut novel is so close to releasing?

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Erin: I vacillate, sometimes within a five-minute span, between being insanely excited and totally terrified. I spent so much time working on a story and creating the characters, a sliver of my soul within the piece. It’s both thrilling and nerve-wracking to present that to the world.

Sara: You won the Most Social Author Bloggy Award. Is staying in touch with your fans and readers important to you, and why?

Erin: Winning absolutely floored me because my competitors were just awesome! Yes, staying in touch with fans and readers is crucial to me. I love interacting with them, and I can’t wait until I’m free to discuss the characters and world of The Prophecy with them. Twitter has been such a wonderful place for me to meet and interact with people, and I consider my followers my friends. :)

Sara: What is your writing process like? Where do you get your inspiration?

Erin: You may have heard me mention them before, but I have a Dream Team in place to keep motivated and on task. I have ADD, so it’s very easy for me to just flit away into my own little world and forget what I’m actually supposed to be doing. Dream Team member Kim keeps me moving forward with the book. She requires a chapter a day which helps me complete my work in a timely fashion. Dream Team member Danielle is responsible for making sure I don’t flake out on the characters or the storyline. She full immerses herself in my world and catches all my “he walked through a wall” or “you said that wall was on the right and now it’s on the left” errors. And I turn to Dream Team member Dawn for my creative inspiration. She’s the one who helps me dream big and work out any writer’s block (usually over a bowl of queso at Moe’s). I think people can draw inspiration from a variety of sources with the right mindset.

Sara: Who are some of your influences? What are some of your favorite books to read?

Erin: The Prophecy is heavily influenced by Game of Thrones and Arthurian legend. Personally, I enjoy the works of Cassandra Clare, George RR Martin, Rick Riordan, Richelle Mead and Veronica Roth.

Sara: What advice do you give to aspiring writers?

Erin: My advice would be never give up. The road to publication can be long and hard, but keep pressing on to achieve your dream. Very few things worth having come easily.

Sara: What is one thing you have to have while writing?

Erin: Besides my laptop? Every day at 3:30, I MUST have a Diet Pepsi with Lime and a little container of chocolate.

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Sara: What are two facts about yourself that some people may not know?

Erin: Wow, I’d say I’m a pretty open book, so there isn’t much people don’t know about me. Haha!! Let’s see…I’m deathly afraid of fire, so much that I don’t allow candles on my birthday cake. I have never missed an episode of True Blood (Alcide…’nuff said).

Sara: What are some of your favorite things to do outside of writing?

Erin: Besides writing, I enjoy running, kickboxing, reading, watching TV, hanging out with friends, and freelance editing.

Sara: And as I ask to all my interviewees, who is your fictional crush(es)?

Erin: a) Percy Jackson–When he comes of age and crawls out of the pages of a book, I will marry him. I LOVE a funny guy. Laughter is the way to my heart. Demigoddess in the house!!

b) Jem Carstairs–Could there be a more perfect man in all the world??

c) Adrian Ivashkov–I adore his snark and pretty much everything else about him.

d) Alcide from True Blood–He’s my Pack Master. Yow!

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I hope you all enjoyed this interview with Erin Albert and that you’ll be able to check out Erin’s debut novel which is out TODAY! Head on over to her website to find out how to get your hands on a copy!

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Good Luck and Happy Reading! Thanks to Erin for being awesome, and doing the interview, and for doing a great interview on top of it!

Book of the Week-The Prophecy

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When I was just a wee babe of a blogger, viagra order I was trying to get my name out there as much as I could. And one way I was doing that was making my presence known on Twitter. I’ve met such amazing people, price and one of those is Erin Albert.

Tomorrow, Erin’s debut novel, The Prophecy, will release. There aren’t links available for it yet, but as soon as there are, I am going to be so excited to share them with you. I was honored to read this book before its release tomorrow.

So now you can enjoy my spoiler free review of Erin’s brand new book! Check back tomorrow for an exclusive interview with Erin!

The Prophecy by Erin Albert 

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Genre:

Young Adult, Fantasy

Part of a Series?:

The first novel in The Fulfillment Trilogy  

You May Like if You Liked:

Epic fantasies like The Seven Realms by Cinda Williams Chima, and the Tortall books by Tamora Pierce

Age Recommendation:

14+

Plot Summary:

From Good Reads:

Growing up on a small farm in the kingdom of Vanguard, seventeen-year-old Layla Givens lives a deceptively tranquil existence. But her carefully constructed life quickly falls apart when she’s abducted by a religious zealot who proclaims her The Fulfillment of an ancient peace prophecy and whisks her away to marry her greatest enemy.

Wilhelm, Prince of the Ethereals, is reluctant to meet his new bride. He’s grown up believing Vanguards are evil, an enemy to fight and fear…not love. Can he set aside his prejudices and work alongside Layla to bring lasting peace after centuries of war? 

Nash, a loner who has never fit in, carries a huge secret, one big enough to destroy both kingdoms. When he accidentally meets Layla, he’s no longer content to live in the shadows, but he must resist his growing attraction–for her safety and for the longevity of the two kingdoms. 

When Nash’s secret is revealed, a firestorm sweeps through both realms, with Layla at the center. Now, she must choose between duty and desire while the fate of two nations hangs in the balance. 

The Review:

I think that Erin has an amazing start to her series, and that there is a wonderful premise here. I am a fan of epic fantasies, taken into worlds that seem familiar, like worlds of old, but with those twists. Think Game of Thrones, Seven Realms by Cinda Chima, etc. Epic fantasies.

That being said, I think there was a lot being left unanswered. There was so much that could be done with this book and this world, but I felt the first book was incredibly rushed. The amount of events that go down in this one book could honestly fill an entire trilogy, I feel, and yet it was just so incredibly rushed. I wanted to know what happened next, definitely, but I think that more time could be spent on really diving into the worlds, and the story. By slowing it down a little more, she could create more tension in the novel and really build an attachment to the stories and the characters.

Which brings me to the characters. I loved all of them, I loved all the mystery in the connections and all of that. But I wanted to know more about them. I want more of Layla and Wil and Nash, and the rulers of the two kingdoms. I wanted to really get to know them. I felt this first book only touched on the surface of them, their histories and their personalities. There was so much happening between all the characters, and it was kind of hard to keep up because I was still trying to really learn about these characters. They lack a sort of depth that I hope will be made up in the second and third books.

I sound like I’m beating this book up but I’m not, I swear. I think its a fine debut for a new author and I think it really does have incredible potential. Erin has created an intriguing world, and a world where there’s a lot of questions and mysteries that I am eager to find out the answers to. I like the idea of feuding countries, and the balance of peace and the avoidance of a war depending on young people. I think that’s why YA is such a popular thing right now. I think Wil, Layla and Nash all the potential to become incredible people, strong people and I think the three of them together can accomplish a lot.

I will also say this: the world that is being built is built well enough that I want to know more about that, and that is a good thing. If it was just completely not worth my time, I wouldn’t care but I do. I do think there are some holes here and there, but I think that’s my where my enthusiasm comes from. I CARE about these people and their world and I’m dying to learn more about it. I want to know what the world is like outside these two countries, I want to know how it came to be that they are so hating of each other. I want to know more! I hope we will get more!

I will also say that she knows how to execute a great cliffhanger. Two different things are hanging in the balance at the end of the book, two things that made me say out loud “Oh, come on, now, really?” So great job on that. A good cliffhanger keeps a reader interested, and she definitely was able to accomplish this.

Rating:

3 out of 5 Stars

Recommended or Not?:

I would say yes. I think this book has an incredible amount of potential and I’m hoping that the second and third books of the trilogies dives deep into what could be a very intriguing and intricate world. I think Erin is a lovely person and a talented writer, and its a strong debut novel, that has a lot of potential as a trilogy.

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Look for an exclusive interview with the awesome Erin Albert tomorrow!