Showing posts with label Dragonrider Chronicles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dragonrider Chronicles. Show all posts

Friday, 18 December 2015

M9B Friday Reveal: Redesigned Series Cover Reveal – Dragonrider Chronicles by Nicole Conway with Giveaway #M9BFridayReveals

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Welcome to this week’s M9B Friday Reveal!
This week, we are reveal the cover for
Traitor (Dragonrider Chronicles #3) by Nicole Conway
an upcoming Month9Books title!

Not only are we revealing this gorgeous new cover, we are also reveal the redesigned cover for the series!
You guys are in for a treat!
Be sure to enter the giveaway found at the end of the post!
 
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Can anyone survive being lost in Luntharda?
No amount of training has prepared Jaevid Broadfeather for the frontlines of battle. Now facing the true horrors of war, with Luntharda looming on the horizon, Jaevid has begun to question everything he thought about his heritage. The only thing keeping him going is his oath to protect his dragonrider brothers. But in an instant, even that slips through Jaevid’s fingers as he steps from the safety of his dragon’s saddle into the depths of his mother’s wild homeland—the kingdom of the gray elves.
Stranded in Luntharda with his partner, Lieutenant Jace Rordin, Jaevid must finally confront the demons of his own past as he uncovers the truth about a war that began before he was ever born. Armed with a new appreciation for destiny, and flanked by his trusted friends, Jaevid moves to make the final strike against an enemy that has hidden in plain sight for far too long.
One kingdom’s traitor will become the world’s last hope.
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AND NOW HERE ARE THE REDESIGNED COVERS FOR BOOKS 1 AND 2!
 
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When Jaevid Broadfeather is given the rare opportunity to become a dragonrider for the king’s army, the 15-year-old boy has no idea that he is part of a conspiracy that will rock the very foundations of the kingdom.
Jaevid Broadfeather has grown up as a wartime refugee, hiding from the world because of his mixed racial heritage. He feels his future is hopeless, until a chance encounter with a wild dragon lands him in Blybrig Academy—a place usually forbidden to anyone but the rich and royal. But Jaevid’s case is special; no dragon has voluntarily chosen a rider in decades, so the proud riders of Blybrig must begrudgingly let him join their brotherhood despite his bloodline. Lieutenant Sile Derrick, a sternly tempered man with a mysterious past, becomes his instructor and immediately takes a peculiar interest in Jaevid’s future.
While struggling through the rigorous physical demands of training, things begin to go awry. Jaevid witnesses the king’s private guards kidnapping Sile in the dead of night. When none of the elder riders are willing to help him, Jaevid begins a dangerous adventure to save his instructor.
Everything Jaevid learned at the academy will now be put to the ultimate test.
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Jaevid wants to pass his Avian year of training . . . but will he even survive it?
What kind of power is lurking inside him? After a year of training to become a dragonrider, Jaevid Broadfeather has been sent home to rest during a three-month interlude. But when he returns to find the king drake has chosen Beckah Derrick as his new rider, Jaevid realizes something big is about to happen. Every fiber of his being is pushed to the breaking point as Jaevid battles through his avian year, preparing for the final graduation test of the battle scenario. But there is more standing in his way than a few pushups and fancy sword moves. Jaevid must face a new fear as he is tormented by a gruesome nightmare of a mysterious gray elf warrior murdering the royal family of Maldobar. It seems obvious to him that this is some kind of message about how the war started long ago—until Felix assures him the king is very much alive. With his strange powers growing stronger by the day, and that violent dream replaying in his mind every night, Jaevid no longer wonders if he will pass his avian year or not—he wonders if he will even survive it.
The truth will soon be set loose.
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Nicole is the author of the children’s fantasy series, THE DRAGONRIDER CHRONICLES, about a young boy’s journey into manhood as he trains to become a dragonrider. She has completed the first two books in the series, and is now working on the third and final book.
Originally from a small town in North Alabama, Nicole moves frequently due to her husband’s career as a pilot for the United States Air Force. She received a B.A. in English with a concentration in Classics from Auburn University, and will soon attend graduate school.
She has previously worked as a freelance and graphic artist for promotional companies, but has now embraced writing as a full-time occupation.
Nicole enjoys hiking, camping, shopping, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends. She also loves watching children’s movies and collecting books. She lives at home with her husband, two cats, and dog.
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Tuesday, 2 September 2014

Avian Blog Tour: Interview with Nicole Conway @ANConway @tantrumbooks @chapterxchapter @month9books


Today we're happy to take part in the blog tour for AVIAN by fellow Month9Books author Nicole Conway. Let's chat Nicole up and find out more about her and her awesome Dragonrider Chronicles series!
Howdy, Nicole! Welcome to We Do Write! Tell us a bit about yourself.
Hello! Thanks for having me. A little about myself? Well, let’s see . . . I’m a military wife. My husband is a fighter pilot, so we move all around the country with our dog and two cats. I actually love this lifestyle, and I get restless if we stay in one place for too long. It’s amazing to get to see so many parts of the country and meet new people. I’m also a huge nerd, and proud of it! I love anime/manga and all things Tolkien. My favorite things to do besides writing is hiking, camping, and horseback riding.
Wow, a fighter pilot. I'm starting to see a connection here. Tell us about AVIAN.
AVIAN is, by far, the most fun I’ve ever had while writing a story. It’s volume two of my Dragonrider Chronicles, and the next step in Jaevid’s training to become a dragonrider for the king. In this book, we see his evolution from a scared little boy into a war-hardened soldier continue. He’s becoming more confident in himself, and more driven towards success. We also witness more layers of his friends becoming exposed. Felix reveals details about his upbringing and family history, and Beckah begins her own evolution into a truly powerful hero that will overturn the ancient customs of the dragonriders.
AVIAN is the second book in The Dragonrider Chronicles series. What unique challenges did you face writing the sequel? Was it easier or harder for you?
It was both easier and harder, but for different reasons. It was easier because I’ve become much more comfortable with writing in Jaevid’s voice now that he’s older and a bit more worldly. I also find writing the various humorous situations to be the easiest and most fun thing ever. But on the opposite end of the spectrum, this book challenged my ability to convey adult themes and situations in a way that wouldn’t alienate my younger readers. This is a book about war, and war isn’t for children. So it was very challenging to present some of those aspects of violence and torture without being too graphic.
Your main character, Jaevid, is a teenage boy. Did you have any trouble identifying with him?
Not at all! I’ve always been a tomboy, so it’s not difficult for me to put those feminine aspects of my personality aside when I write for a male narrator. In fact, I think I struggle more with female narrators because I’m not very girly and I tend to view the world more literally than most women. When it comes to identifying with him, I would say that Jae and I are alike in some ways. He’s shy at first, like I am. And he’s very tenderhearted, too. But making him a male version of my self was definitely not my intent!
Who would you say your biggest influences have been?
My husband was the influence behind Jaevid, without a doubt. His humbleness and passion is inspiring, although I don’t think he’s really caught onto those similarities yet. His journey through pilot training was definitely a heavy influence when it came to designing the world of the dragonriders, their training, and their traditions.
Tell us something most people don’t know about you? Any unusual hobbies, interests, talents?
I’m obsessed with those otome romance games. I have about a dozen of them on my phone. It’s actually pretty sad, but they are super addicting. I also cosplay as Elsa for children’s birthday parties, and I plan on doing some visits to various local children’s hospitals over the holidays. Time to upstage Santa!
Tell us a bit about your journey to publication. What was your experience?
You could use the “your results may differ” disclaimer on my journey into publication. Honestly, I had a hard time getting off the ground. I did my time in the trenches, queried dozens of agents, and didn’t even get a single request for my manuscript. But being the stubborn person I am, I wasn’t willing to give up on Jaevid. So I self-published Fledgling and stood back in awe as the book sold over 30,000 copies in the first three months. I rode the top of Amazon’s kindle sales charts for several weeks. Naturally, after that, finding an agent and becoming officially published wasn’t nearly so difficult! It’s been a wild ride!
Plotter, or pantser?
A bit of both, actually. I always go into a book with a general plotline, key points and maybe even a few specific scenes and quotes. But when it comes time to actually write the story, I like to leave enough room for my creative instinct to take over. I had no idea *BLEEP* was going to die at the end of this book . . .
Eeek! No spoilers! Thanks for bleeping! Okay, E-books, or hard copies?
This is a subject of great debate at my house. I am a hard copy person all the way. I love the feel and smell of real books. That and apparently any electronic device with a battery is destined to be my archenemy. My husband, on the other hand, is a kindle fanatic.
White chocolate, or milk chocolate?
I actually don’t care much for chocolate at all. But if I’m forced to choose, milk chocolate is okay. I’m more into salty foods and snacks than sweets. Popcorn is my favorite thing to eat!
Is there anyone you would like to thank for supporting you in you journey?
My husband, of course. He’s been amazing through this process. I’ve never had anyone believe in me and support me in this dream like he has. I was always told I’d never make any real money or get anywhere with my writing. BOOYAH! I’d also like to thank my grandmother-in-law, Evelyn Conway. She is a retired English teacher, and she has been like my unofficial advertiser. She’s an amazing woman. My agent, Jennifer Mishler, is also amazing. Thanks Jen! You rock!

Nicole, thanks so much for stopping by and chatting with us. This series sounds amazing!

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