Joshua Roots

In one month, Paranormal Chaos, the third and final installment of The Shifter Chronicles, hits the digital bookshelves. It’s been an amazing ride these past few years and I’ve been blessed to have this group of characters go from a single story collecting dust to a three-novel series. With any luck, this last book will be a pleasing, high-octane finale.

For those who were around during the Summoned Chaos release, I donated a dollar per book purchased to a veteran’s charity called Troops First Foundation. Well, I’m going to repeat that event, but this time around, I’m giving it a name.

Welcome to the Help Me Help Vets Event!

And I’d love your help as well.

So here’s the deal….

THE DEAL:

1. Between now and the official release date of January 4th, 2016, if anyone  pre-orders Paranormal Chaos ($2.99 USD) from any online distributor, I’ll donate one US dollar ($1) to the Troops First Foundation.
2. If anyone pre-orders the audio CD ($39.00 USD), I’ll donate $20 per CD.
3. When you pre-order the book/CD, please make a new comment on this post stating that you did so for the Help Me Help Vets (HMHV) Event. 
4. On January 4th, I’ll make a donation to Troops First for the sum total, not to exceed $3,000.

THE CHARITY:

The Troops First Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit with a focus on helping wounded veterans by hosting golf events nation-wide. It was founded in 2008 as a means to raise money for wounded warriors, but does so utilizing the unique persona that comes with playing a round of golf.

For more information on the charity, or to make a donation directly to Troops First, please visit their website at www.troopsfirstfoundation.org.

THE WHY:

A few years ago I had the chance to participate in one of their tournaments and was impressed with how focused the charity was on the individual. They travel around the country hosting events and partnering with some of golf’s biggest names, but do so in a reserved manner out of respect for the wounded. There are no cameras or major marketing; simply a bunch of golf pros and locals playing a round or two with veterans on the mend. They’re sincere with their outreach, putting the veteran first.

That said, I don’t write for the money. At least, not yet. I do it because I love it and because a few of you out there seem to enjoy reading my stories. With the release date for Paranormal Chaos just around the corner, I’d rather my royalties from the pre-sales go to a good cause. How much of my royalties will that $1 or $20 be?

All of it.

Why? Because it is more important to do right by the men and women who have been injured serving our country, some beyond repair.

So, please enjoy the book and thank you for helping to breath life into the series. And, with your help,  we can also make a difference for people who gave more than you or I could possibly imagine.

 

For those of you who don’t know her, my friend, Regan Summers, is one of the most talented authors out there. Her writing is crisp and her ability to weave humor through a tale is unparalleled. So when she asked if I would mind participating with the cover reveal for the third book in her Night Runner series, FALLING FROM THE LIGHT, I immediately said, “GAH! GIMMEGIMMEGIMME!”*  

Side note: If you haven’t read any of her stories, whether it be the Night Runner series or her short in the compilation, Carniepunk, I HIGHLY encourage you to do so.  

So now, without further ado, my I present unto you the cover for FALLING FROM THE LIGHT!

In case you’re still on the fence about whether or not you should pick up her book (you should), here is a blurb about the story and some info on Regan.

Blurb:

Phoenix, AZ

All Sydney Kildare wants is a minute in the slow lane, some time to decide where she’s going with her vampire lover, Malcolm Kelly. But after sitting out the last battle, the powerful Master Bronson is giving orders again, and he isn’t above blackmailing his former courier to get what he wants.

With Mal sent to track a vicious killer, Syd is forced to infiltrate a pharmaceutical company responsible for a drug that turns vampires into real monsters. She’s unprepared and alone, but fiercely determined. If her investigation doesn’t satisfy the Master, Malcolm will pay the price. A wrong turn throws her into the middle of a vampire power play. Caught between twisting forces, with their freedom at stake, she’ll have to decide what’s more important: love, power or revenge. But choosing what feels right might turn out all wrong.

94,000 words

About the Author:

Regan Summers is the author of the romantic urban fantasy Night Runner series. As a native Alaskan, she’s used to long, cold nights but thinks they’re better with a helping of sexy vampires. Don’t Bite the Messenger, the first in the series, was a finalist for the 2013 EPIC eBook Awards in the paranormal category.

Author web links: (web, blog, twitter, facebook, goodreads, etc):

Website: http://regansummers.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Regan_Summers

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5350866.Regan_Summers

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReganSummersAuthor

Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/6nFaH

 

FINAL THOUGHT: I can’t say enough good things about Regan, both as an author and as a person. She’s one of the first people who welcomed me to the Cantina at Absolute Write, beta read both of Marcus’ books in their infancy, and provided some much needed peer-based support when I began the long road to publishing. Helping her get the word out on her latest book, and already pre-ordering it by the time this post goes live, are the least I can do to return the kindness she’s showed over the years. And I’d greatly appreciate you all join me in supporting her.  

 

 

*actual conversation may or may not have included more ALL CAPS.