Announcing Whispers in Duet!

I'd like to announce the fifth book in the Whisper Falls series--Whispers in Duet!

Whispers in Duet

by Elizabeth Langston

 ... I don't want us to be over.

Music is Benita’s life. But after a deeply stressful year of college classes and performances, she’s burned out and desperate for a summer-long break from performing–with an exception. She’s delighted to play her cello at the wedding of her best friends.

Logan spends his days as a paramedic, striving his best to serve people on what is often their worst day. And at night, he goes home to solitude and his guitar. When his paramedic partner asks him to be half of the music duo at her wedding, he is honored.

Benita is visibly shaken when she learns they’ll be playing duets, leaving Logan curious about what lies beneath her distress. But as they rehearse and perform, their connection grows into friendship. Soon they begin to wonder if, after the wedding, they’ll be willing for their duet to end.

Whispers in Duet releases 19 October. You can preorder at:

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You can also add on Goodreads.

Here are a few fun facts about Whispers in Duet:

• The story begins 3.5 years after the end of Whispers from the Past. It is told from the points-of-view of Benita (a cellist and good friend of Mark's who has appeared in previous books) and Logan (a new character and the paramedic training Susanna.) The book is set entirely in the 21st century.
• I held a contest to name the book, and the winning entry was Whispers in Duet--the perfect title. Thank you, Danielle!
• Mark and Susanna--and other secondary characters from the first 3 books--make many appearances throughout the story.
• The book takes place a year after the pandemic. After asking readers how realistically I should discuss the pandemic, they encouraged me to keep it minimal. So I make a few allusions to it, mostly on how it impacts Benita as a college student and professional musician.
• To celebrate the release, I have the Whisper Falls Boxed Set (Books 1-4) on sale through the end of October. 4 books for the price of 1!
• Music plays a huge role in this story, so I've created playlists on several themes.
• Wedding music (selected by Susanna)
• Guitar Greats (Logan)
• Cello practice pieces (Benita)
• Reducing Anxiety (Benita's therapist)

Announcing A Season for Serenity - a new Christmas romance

I'd like to announce my first adult romance--A Season for Serenity. This contemporary Christmas-themed romance will release on September 15 and should appeal to anyone who enjoys holiday movies on Hallmark and Netflix.

A Season for Serenity

by Julia Day

A toymaker with a dilemma, twelve hours to make it right, and a special ops paramedic at her side? Not exactly the Christmas Eve Serenity planned…

Serenity Yates is an hour away from closing her toy shop for the holidays and starting a much-needed break. But first, she'll hand over a handmade dollhouse to her final customer of the year. At least, that’s the hope—until the plan goes terribly wrong.

Jeremy Park hasn't visited his sister in two years, and he can’t wait to see her face when he shows up with the gift at the top of his niece's wish list. But when he arrives at the toy shop on Christmas Eve, he learns he won’t be giving Lilah her dream dollhouse after all.

Serenity promises Jeremy to do whatever she must to make this right, no matter how long it takes. When Jeremy offers to help, Serenity reluctantly agrees. As they work through the night, a sweet bond grows, and Serenity begins to fear that, when morning comes, she'll find it hard to say good-bye.

Jeremy feels the tug of attraction, too, but pursuing a relationship makes no sense. Serenity has deep roots in her hometown. And in a week, he'll return to Italy and his job rescuing others in the most dangerous places on earth. He isn’t ready to let Serenity go, but he can see no way for their lives to fit.

Pre-order on:

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You can also add A Season for Serenity on Goodreads.

Fun facts about A Season for Serenity:

• Although I always include a military character in my books, this is the first time the main character is military. Jeremy is a pararescueman, an Air Force special ops paramedic. Also called PJs, they are warriors who can rescue and give emergency medical care to downed pilots, civilians in natural disasters, and even NASA astronauts!
• Serenity is a toymaker who has a "terribly wrong" dilemma happen in the first chapter. This premise is loosely-based on a true story, told to me by a toymaker who made rocking chairs for my daughters when they were toddlers.
• The book is set in Azalea Springs, North Carolina--the same fictional small town as Fade to Us. The heroine, Brooke, makes a cameo appearance in A Season for Serenity.
• If this book were rated like a movie, it would be PG-13. The "heat level" for this book is simmering (level 2).

YA Scavenger Hunt - Spring 2020 Team Red

Hello, I’m Elizabeth Langston, your hostess for this stop on the YASH with TEAM RED!

The YA Scavenger Hunt is a bi-annual event, first organized by author Colleen Houck as a way to give readers a chance to gain access to exclusive bonus material from their favorite authors…and a chance to win some awesome prizes! So enjoy your stop here and at the other 19 stops on Team Red. Then check out the other 3 teams (blue, gold, and purple). But play fast! This contest only lasts until Sunday, April 5, 2020.

First, 2 things about me.

• I am an autism mom.Since April is World Autism Awareness Month, my secret number relates to the prevalence of people with autism. (Check the end of the post for that number).
• I have my own giveaway--that's another reason to check out the end of this post for details.

Next, a reminder about the YA Scavenger Hunt.

For complete rules and instructions, go to the YA Scavenger Hunt - How to Hunt page. Directions: Collect the favorite numbers of all the authors on all the teams, add them up and enter (don't worry, you can use a calculator!).  Entry Form: Once you've added up all the numbers, make sure you fill out the form here to officially qualify for the grand prize. Only entries that have the correct number will qualify.
Rules: Open internationally; anyone below the age of 18 should have a parent or guardian's permission to enter. To be eligible for the grand prize, you must submit the completed entry form by noon Pacific Time on Sunday, April 5, 2020. Entries sent without the correct number or without contact information will not be considered.

Basically, enjoy exclusive content on each stop on the hunt, collect clues, enter individual author giveaways, add up the clues (numbers), and return to the YASH site to enter for more prizes.

Here are all of the great e-books you could win
from Team Red.

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Now, let me introduce my guest author, Tera Lynn Childs -- 

Tera Lynn Childs is the award-winning young adult author of the mythology-based Oh. My. Gods. series, the Forgive My Fins mermaid romance series, the kick-butt monster-hunting Sweet Venom trilogy, and the Darkly Fae series. She also wrote the City Chicks sweet chick lit romance series and co-wrote the Hero Agenda and Creative HeArts series.

Tera currently parks her laptop in Las Vegas and spends her time writing wherever she can find a comfy chair and a steady stream of caffeinated beverages.


Now, let's learn more about her featured book, Pretty in Pearls.

As best friend and emissary to her mer kingdom’s princess, Periwinkle Wentletrap juggles many responsibilities. At the moment those include getting the princess (and herself) ready for the upcoming Sea Harvest Dance.

When a trip to the Thalassinian marketplace for pearls and dress-making supplies leads to a reunion with her long-time crush, Peri is once again caught up in the swirl of emotions she feels for a thoughtful pearl trader who reminds her of a dashing pirate.

But things are never simple with Riatus Ballenato. The shadows of his past have come back to haunt him and he will do anything to keep those he cares about from getting caught in the darkness. Even if that means pushing away the girl he’s falling for.

With the dance fast approaching, it might take a little outside help to bring Peri and her crush together at last.



Exclusive bonus content from Tera Lynn!
For her YASH bonus content, TLC is super excited to share a short story that only her Mythfits (aka her email subscribers) have seen. It's called "The Making of a Merman" and it takes place immediately after the end of Just For Fins, in her Forgive My Fins series.

WARNING: If you haven't read the first three books (Forgive My Fins, Fins Are Forever, and Just For Fins) this story contains MAJOR spoilers.





The Making of a Merman
Quince Fletcher is about to face the biggest change of his life. Is he ready for it?

There are two ways to read the story.

1. On her website. Go to https://teralynnchilds.com/stories/making-of-a-merman-yash and enter password: YASH2020 (it's case sensitive).

2. Download the ebook. Go to https://dl.bookfunnel.com/3cczasf2ks and enter your email address to get the ebook delivered to your inbox.
Buy this Book!



Thank you, Tera Lynn, for joining us on the Hunt!

Find and follow Tera Lynn on social media:
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Website

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Three more things...

(1) I'm giving away e-copies of my books--winner's choice). Enter through the Rafflecopter giveaway below. You'll get your first point for knowing: What is my favorite team?

Hint: it's the color of my team on the YA scavenger hunt.

a Rafflecopter giveaway
(Privacy note: if you enter, your email address will be collected. I do not use use private data for any reason other than to notify the winner.)


(2) To enter for the grand prize, you need a clue from me. Mine is 59 (because there is an autism diagnosis for every 59 people.)


(3) Your next stop for Team Red will take you to visit Christopher Mannino.

Writing workshop -- Making Research Personal

Hello, writers! I'm presenting an online writing workshop-- Fun Facts: Making research personal.  The class will be held 9-20 September 2019. 

Williamsburg, VA

About the workshop

For authors, our writing process can become so absorbing that it steals time away from our families and friends. By inviting them to become our partners in research, we gain some of that time back through multi-tasking.

In this class, we'll discuss more efficient, personal, and fun ways to research our historical or contemporary stories by:

• improving the results returned by search engines;
• creating an inventory of the passions, experiences, and expertise of our family and friends;
• "living" the research with our loved ones as sidekicks;
• the etiquette of involving our family and friends.

This online workshop will take 6 lessons over 2 weeks and costs 20 USD.

Register by Sept 14

Packing for a conference

I'm attending a conference for writers at the end of July. The first two days will be filled with workshops and events to help us all be better writers. The final day has a Book Signing with 250+ authors in attendance!

Whether you're heading to a conference to learn, network, or just have fun, here's a packing checklist for your trip.

What to Pack for a Writing Conference

Clothing

• Travel clothes
• Professional clothes
• Undergarments, socks, hose
• Formal attire for dressy occasions
• Lightweight sweater, jacket, or wrap
• Sleepwear
• Casual or workout clothes 

Shoes

• Comfortable, professional shoes
• Shoes for dressy occasions
• Casual shoes or flip-flops
• Athletic shoes

Accessories

• Jewelry
• Scarves or shawls
• Purse(s)
• Computer bag
• Evening bag
• Umbrella
• Professional pins or badges

Toiletries and Sundries

• Cosmetics and skin care
• Deodorant and hygiene products
• Hair care
• Dental care
• Nail care
• Prescription medications
• Over-the-counter medications
• Sunscreen and lip balm
• Safety pins, clothes pins, and duct tape

Important Documents

• Passport or photo id
• Business cards
• Conference receipts and confirmations
• Conference app or handouts downloaded
• Tickets for travel, events, and entertainment
• Notes for pitching manuscript
• Promotional materials

Miscellaneous

• Spare pair of glasses or shades
• Cash, especially one-dollar bills/coins for tipping
• Credit and debit cards
• Laundry bag
• Electronics (headphones, computer, cell phone)
• Power cords for rechargeable electronics
• Backup battery
• Leisure time content (books, music)
• Digital copies of ID card, credit cards, etc.
• Thumb drive for saving images and documents
• Pen and notebook (if electronics fail)
• Pedometer

Sussurros em queda

Livro 1 da série Whisper Falls
por Elizabeth Langston (Autor), Lia Andrade (Tradutor)


Por de trás das quedas de água espera o ano 1796 - e a rapariga que está lentamente capturando o seu coração, mas se Mark viajar no tempo para salvar Susanna, seu mundo cruel o prenderá também?

Nos seus percursos de treino pela floresta com a bicicleta de montanha, Mark Lewis vê uma misteriosa menina vestida com roupas estranhas, de pé atrás de uma cachoeira. No momento em que ela comenta sobre a máquina estranha em que ele está montado, ele suspeita logo que algo não está certo e quando Susanna afirma ser uma empregada contratada desde 1796, ele se pergunta se ela não será louca e vê-se obrigado a descobrir mais.

Mark começa um relacionamento de “longa - distância “com Susanna através da barreira temperamental de Whisper Falls. Curioso sobre seu mundo, Mark procura através da história da sua cidade, aprender sobre a vida brutal em que está presa. Mas o conhecimento pode ser perigoso. Ele vai ter que escolher entre mudar o passado - ou condenar a rapariga de quem não consegue parar de pensar, a uma vida de miséria.

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Un desiderio per te

È finalmente disponibile il secondo volume.

Secondo Libro Della Serie "Trenta Desideri"
 di Elizabeth Langston (Autore), Laura Forlani (Traduttore)

Lei è una ragazza che non riesce a ricordare. Lui è il ragazzo che non riesce a dimenticare. 




È il suo ultimo semestre al liceo e Kimberley Rey è curiosa di scoprire cosa succederà dopo. Deve scegliere un’università, ma i suoi problemi di memoria complicano la scelta. I suoi sforzi per ricordare le renderanno impossibile lasciare casa?

 L'aiuto arriva attraverso un regalo inaspettato e soprannaturale. Grant è un “genio” con delle regole. Può donarle trenta desideri (uno al giorno per un mese), a patto che siano umanamente possibili. Kimberley sa bene cosa chiedere: lezioni per imparare a vivere contando solo su di sé.

 Ma i suoi desideri cambiano quando un suo amico riceverà una diagnosi devastante. Unendo le forze con Grant per aiutare il suo amico, Kimberley imparerà che la capacità di vivere nel momento – la capacità di dimenticare – forse può essere più preziosa di quanto potesse immaginare.v

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Primo Libro Della Serie "Trenta Desideri"

Quello che le serve è un miracolo. Quello che ottiene è un genio con delle regole.

Lacey Linden è diventata brava a nascondere la verità sulla sua vita: una madre depressa, una casa che cade a pezzi e bollette troppo salate per poterle pagare. A scuola, è una ragazza con il sorriso pronto e buoni voti, ma di notte Lacey passa il tempo a sognare modi in cui poter salvare la sua famiglia. Durante una visita al mercatino delle pulci per ottenere contanti facili, Lacey si imbatte in un carillon che sembra quasi implorarla di portarlo a casa con sé. Lei cede, solo per scoprire che è abitato da un bellissimo “genio”, che le offre un mese di desideri, uno al giorno, ma c’è un problema: ogni desiderio deve essere umanamente possibile.

Grant appartiene ad un’associazione di esseri soprannaturali, dediti ad aiutare umani bisognosi. Dopo due anni passati a soddisfare desideri convenzionali, gli manca solo un incarico per ottenere la promozione a un nuovo lavoro con casi più impegnativi. Il suo mese con Lacey è esattamente ciò che si aspetta, eppure per niente come si era immaginato.

Lacey e Grant scopriranno presto che il compito più difficile di tutti potrebbe essere quello di dirsi addio.

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