Tuesday, August 30, 2011

New Release: ASENATH by Anna Patricio


"High adventure and passionate love amid the turbulent world of Ancient Egypt."

―Mirella Patzer, author of THE BLIGHTED TROTH


Two Destinies...One Journey of Love

In a humble fishing village on the shores of the Nile lives Asenath, a fisherman's daughter who has everything she could want. Until her perfect world is shattered.

Check out the reviews so far:


"A captivating love story."
―Lee Harmon, author of REVELATION: THE WAY IT HAPPENED

"A true clash of cultures and religion with love as the bridge to happiness."
―Haley Elizabeth Garwood, author of THE WARRIOR QUEEN series

"Absorbing and well researched…beautiful."
―Diana Wallis Taylor, author of JOURNEY TO THE WELL

"An intriguing look at an almost-forgotten woman of the Bible."
―India Edghill, author of QUEENMAKER

"Transports you to an ancient land of mystery and breathes vibrant life into a little-known figure from a well known story."
―Bruce Judisch, author of A PROPHET'S TALE

"A compelling read."
―Deborah Galiley, author of POLISHED ARROWS

"A beautiful, tightly woven story of many colors, both epic and intimate in scope."
–Susan J. McLeod, author of SOUL AND SHADOW

Now available on Amazon and Smashwords in ebook edition

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Coming in 2 days! ASENATH by Anna Patricio


Two Destinies...One Journey of Love

In a humble fishing village on the shores of the Nile lives Asenath, a fisherman's daughter who has everything she could want. Until her perfect world is shattered.

When a warring jungle tribe ransacks the village and kidnaps her, separating her from her parents, she is forced to live as a slave. And she begins a journey that will culminate in the meeting of a handsome and kind steward named Joseph.

Like her, Joseph was taken away from his home, and it is in him that Asenath comes to find solace…and love. But just as they are beginning to form a bond, Joseph is betrayed by his master’s wife and thrown into prison.

Is Asenath doomed to a lifetime of losing everything and everyone she loves?

RELEASE DATE: AUGUST 30th!

The ebook edition will be available at Amazon and Smashwords.

Saturday, August 27, 2011

WHAT FEARS BECOME is featured in Action Advertiser newspaper and on htrnews.com

Dean H. Wild, assistant editor at The Horror Zine and for the anthology, WHAT FEARS BECOME, which was just released this month, sent us this pic from his local newspaper.


You can view this online at htrnews.com.

Congrats, Dean!

WHAT FEARS BECOME is available in ebook edition at Amazon, Smashwords and more. A trade paperback edition will be released this fall.

Thursday, August 25, 2011

New Release: CHEAT THE HANGMAN by Gloria Ferris


"Southern Ontario Gothic at its spine-chilling, provocative, hilarious best."
—John Moss, author of Reluctant Dead 

Lyris Pembrooke unearths a terrible family secret in the old mansion she recently inherited. Investigating the tragedy, she delves into the psyche of a damaged WWII soldier, aided by her irrepressible spirit guide and the family psychic.

The ebook edition is now available at Amazon and Smashwords.


Check out the reviews so far:



"A refreshing and chilling paranormal mystery you won't want to miss."

―Jeff Bennington, author of Reunion

"A dazzling blend of the bizarre and the domestic, horror and humour, nostalgia and intrigue."
—John Moss, author of Reluctant Dead

"Satisfying and romantic…an excellent, enjoyable read!"
―Catherine Astolfo, author of the Emily Taylor Mysteries

"Entertaining and well written...No wonder it was shortlisted for Canada’s Unhanged Arthur Ellis Award."
―N.A.T. Grant, author of Race Without Rules

“A powerful, layered story told with clarity, pizzazz, and humour.”
―Eileen Schuh, author of Schrödinger’s Cat

The ebook edition is now available at Amazon and Smashwords.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Coming in 2 days! CHEAT THE HANGMAN by Gloria Ferris


Lyris Pembrooke unearths a terrible family secret in the old mansion she recently inherited. Investigating the tragedy, she delves into the psyche of a damaged WWII soldier, aided by her irrepressible spirit guide and the family psychic.

After inheriting Hammersleigh House from her eccentric great-uncle Patrick, Lyris Pembrooke makes a grisly discovery in the tower room of the Georgian-style mansion―the mummified remains of a child.

To uncover the mystery, Lyris is aided by family psychic Aunt Clematis and Leander, a spirit guide with an attitude, who prefers hanging out with Winston Churchill and John Lennon. While nurturing a new relationship with Blackshore’s Chief of Police, avoiding her controlling ex-husband’s demands, hosting this year’s family reunion and engaging in a psychological battle with the mansion's butler, Lyris is taxed to her limits.

During an oppressive summer heat wave, a tear in the gossamer veil that separates past and present forces Lyris to finally accept her psychic destiny. Driven to find out who murdered little Tommy Pembrooke sixty-eight years ago, she begins a journey back in time.

RELEASE DATE: AUGUST 25th!

The ebook edition will be available at Amazon and Smashwords.

Friday, August 19, 2011

New Release: WHALE SONG: School Edition

WHALE SONG: School Edition

Thirteen years ago, Sarah Richardson’s life was shattered after the tragic death of her mother. The shocking event left a grief-stricken teen-aged Sarah with partial amnesia.

Some things are easier to forget.

But now a familiar voice from her childhood sends Sarah, a talented mid-twenties ad exec, back to her past. A past that she had thought was long buried.

Some things are meant to be buried.

Torn by nightmares and visions of a yellow-eyed wolf and aided by creatures of the Earth and killer whales that call to her in the night, Sarah must face her fears and recover her memories―even if it destroys her.

Some things are meant to be remembered―at all cost.

This special School Edition contains a discussion guide that teachers can use with their students, or readers can use on their own. The guide explores issues of racism and bullying, and topics like native folklore, friendship and more.

"I read Whale Song and loved it." ―actress Jodelle Ferland (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse)

"Whale Song is deep and true, a compelling story of love and family and the mysteries of the human heart...a beautiful, haunting novel." ―New York Times bestselling novelist Luanne Rice, author of Beach Girls

"Moving...sweet and sad." ―Booklist

"Tardif again leaves a lasting mark on her readers...Moving and irresistible." ―Midwest Book Review

Monday, August 15, 2011

New Release: WHAT FEARS BECOME: An Anthology from The Horror Zine

From classic horror and pure suspense to Twilight-Zone-style dark fantasy, WHAT FEARS BECOME relentlessly explores our basic fears and leaves you with twisted endings that will make your skin crawl…

This spine-tingling, international anthology contains contributions from the critically acclaimed online horror magazine, The Horror Zine, and features bestselling authors such as Bentley Little, Graham Masterton, Ramsey Campbell, Joe R. Lansdale, Elizabeth Massie, Ronald Malfi, Cheryl Kaye Tardif, Melanie Tem, Scott Nicholson, Piers Anthony, Conrad Williams, and many more.

Edited by Jeani Rector of The Horror Zine and featuring a foreword by award-winning, bestselling author Simon Clark, it also contains deliciously dark delights from morbidly creative writers, poets and artists who have not yet made it big―but will very soon.

Come and discover…
WHAT FEARS BECOME

Buy the Kindle edition today! (You can even read it on your PC/laptop)

Reviews:

"Each spine-tingling chiller takes the reader into the depths of eerie imaginations!" ―Fangoria

"A bold, brilliant collection of some of the most innovative and eloquent voices in modern horror." ―Gabrielle Faust, author of Eternal Vigilance

"An inspired mix of energetic and captivating horror...like a fearful breath from an ancient crypt; enter if you dare!" ―Midnight Street Magazine

"Dip in and you're hooked...a high-bar mix of new and established talent." ―Stephen Gallagher, author of Kingdom of Bones

"Read one and be scared…or read the whole book and lock all the doors and stay up all night listening to the house creak." ―William Martin, New York Times bestselling author of Back Bay

"Unusual and deeply disturbing horror fiction by numerous distinguished authors." ― Margaret L. Carter, author of Different Blood: The Vampire as Alien

"Frightful fiction pulls in an impressive cast..." ―The Future Fire

"The well crafted stories, and list of writers new and well known make WHAT FEARS BECOME a must read for horror lovers." ―Selina Rosen, author of The Host trilogy

Buy the Kindle edition today!

(Other editions are forthcoming, including a trade paperback edition later this year.)

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Reviews for the highly anticipated anthology, WHAT FEARS BECOME

Tomorrow is an exciting day for us at Imajin Books. It's the launch day for WHAT FEARS BECOME: An Anthology from The Horror Zine. The ebook edition will be available tomorrow and we're asking horror fans to purchase their Kindle copy on the 15th or 16th.

And now, here's a sneak peek at what people are saying about WHAT FEARS BECOME...

"Each spine-tingling chiller takes the reader into the depths of eerie imaginations!" ―Fangoria

"A bold, brilliant collection of some of the most innovative and eloquent voices in modern horror." ―Gabrielle Faust, author of Eternal Vigilance

"An inspired mix of energetic and captivating horror...like a fearful breath from an ancient crypt; enter if you dare!" ―Midnight Street Magazine

"Dip in and you're hooked...a high-bar mix of new and established talent." ―Stephen Gallagher, author of Kingdom of Bones

"Read one and be scared…or read the whole book and lock all the doors and stay up all night listening to the house creak." ―William Martin, New York Times bestselling author of Back Bay

"Unusual and deeply disturbing horror fiction by numerous distinguished authors." ―Margaret L. Carter, author of Different Blood: The Vampire as Alien

"Frightful fiction pulls in an impressive cast..." ―The Future Fire

"The well crafted stories, and list of writers new and well known make WHAT FEARS BECOME a must read for horror lovers." ―Selina Rosen, author of The Host trilogy

Be sure to stop by here tomorrow for more information on WHAT FEARS BECOME.

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

And now...the book cover for...What Fears Become

Coming August 15, 2012, to a Kindle ereader near you...


WHAT FEARS BECOME will be available in other ebook formats for other quality ereaders, and a trade paperback edition will be released in the fall.

Drop by again for more info on this title...we dare you!

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Coming this August...WHAT FEARS BECOME: An Anthology from The Horror Zine

Coming this August...

From horror masterminds Bentley Little, Ramsey Campbell, Elizabeth Massie, Joe R. Lansdale, Graham Masterton, Scott Nicholson and a host of other respected authors, poets and artists comes WHAT FEARS BECOME, a terrifying collection of bone-chilling, nail-biting horror that is sure to keep you awake until all hours of the night.

This anthology brings together some of the best works from The Horror Zine, an online magazine dedicated to giving you chills and thrills. Edited by Jeani Rector, each story, poem and art work within showcases an international talent that will give you shivers.

WHAT FEARS BECOME garners rave reviews:

"You won't be able to put WHAT FEARS BECOME down, not even for a second…Darkly humorous…Each spine-tingling chiller takes the reader into the depths of eerie imaginations…" ―Fangoria

"What an inspired mix of energetic and captivating horror. Here is work from acclaimed writers and a host of talented newcomers. This anthology is like a fearful breath from an ancient crypt; enter if you dare!" ―Midnight Street Magazine

"There's nothing like a good scary story, except a lot of them, collected in an anthology from some of our top horror/suspense writers. So read one and be scared, or read a few and be good and scared, or read the whole book and lock all the doors and stay up all night listening to the house creak…They're terrific." ―William Martin, New York Times bestselling author of Back Bay

"A bold, brilliant collection of some of the most innovative and eloquent voices in modern horror. A must read for any avid horror fan." ―Gabrielle Faust, author of Eternal Vigilance
WHAT FEARS BECOME will be published in ebook edition, available at Amazon, Smashwords and other ebook retailers. A trade paperback edition will be published in the fall 2011.

Estimated release date: August 15, 2011

Monday, August 1, 2011

Our Summer Sizzler Scavenger Hunt begins!

This August, the fun continues with our exciting Summer Sizzler Scavenger Hunt.

This event runs Aug 1 - August 31. Participants have a chance to win some fabulous prizes, including a Kindle ereader with wi-fi.

To enter:
1. Check out our Scavenger host list BELOW and click on each blog link.
2. Scavenge through these blogs until you find our Scavenger Hunt badge/graphic. You're looking for a badge that is similar to the one to the left but has a different message on it.
3. Email us at imajinbooks@shaw.ca with "Scavenger Hunt" in subject line and the website link to the page with the badge you found, your name, mailing address and phone number, plus the title of the ebook you would like to receive if your name is drawn.
4. Each correct entry counts as an extra entry into our prize draws, so the more you find the badge and send us those links, the more chances you have of winning the Kindle and other prizes.

Prizes:
·       31 winners will receive one ebook of their choice from our published titles.
·       4 winners will received a signed novel (trade paperback) by authors Alison Bruce, Melodie Campbell, Cherish D'Angelo and Cheryl Kaye Tardif.
·       Grand Prize: Kindle with Wi-Fi ($140 value): One grand prize winner (Kindle) to be selected from all eligible entries. Additional prizes may be added later.


Hosts:
Chris Redding Author  (link fixed)

If we contacted you to participate as a host and your URL/site name is not listed above, please email imajinbooks@shaw.ca and we can add you. Or if you'd like to host but we didn't contact you, email us. We welcome new hosts until August 7th.


Official rules:
Entrant must be 18 to enter and be a Canadian or USA citizen for paperback and Kindle prizes, but can be international for ebook prizes. 
No purchase necessary. 
No substitution, no refunds, no cash value. 
The grand prize is not redeemable in cash and must be accepted as awarded. 
Winners CAN win more than one prize if they have more than one entry.
Void where prohibited by law.

Imajin Books authors, their families and any subcontracted associates of Imajin Books are excluded from this contest.


We do not rent, sell or giveaway your personal contact information. It is used for this contest and you may receive an invite to I.B.I.C., our members-only club.

Imajin Books is an innovative, unique Canadian publisher with an eye on exciting, ever-changing trends and opportunities in publishing that opened its 'doors' to authors worldwide in late February 2011. We promise great reads by wonderful authors, with ebooks priced under $5 and trade paperbacks under $18.

The future of reading is ebooks, and the future is NOW!