BEYOND THE SHADOWS, book two of Jess Granger’s Realms Beyond series, will hit shelves May 4, 2010—only 49 days away!
And as if another science fiction romance release isn’t squeealicious enough, I’m excited to announce that Jess Granger has donated a galley of BEYOND THE SHADOWS. She’ll be giving it away to one lucky Galaxy Express passenger.
That’s right—an exclusive galley the winner will be able to read weeks ahead of the official release!
Not only that, but a second winner will be chosen for a signed copy of her first science fiction romance, BEYOND THE RAIN!
Aaaaand, following this announcement is another exclusive—a peek at the first two pages from chapter two of BEYOND THE SHADOWS. This excerpt is only available here at The Galaxy Express. (I’d like to thank Jess Granger for her generosity and time. Thank you!)
Now, before we proceed with the contest and exclusive excerpt, all this talk of shadows and realms got my synapses firing. What, exactly, does Jess Granger mean by shadows and realms? There must be something...waiting. Something...lurking in the ethereal penumbra. Something she expects readers to discover. Something that demands to be seen...consumed. Is it a sharp-toothed Snagglepuss? A bird with crystal plumage? A rosy-cheeked clown doing a dissertation on THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE while hopping on one foot...?
Really, it could be anything.
Therefore, in order to enter this contest you must answer the following question:
*Cue Twilight Zone music*
What lies…beyond the shadows?
When answering, be creative. Be daring. Above all, be outrageous. The most outrageous comment will win a virtual blue ribbon—replete with stickers of unicorns and the Millennium Falcon.
Please note: If you’ve already read BEYOND THE RAIN, indicate your preference for BEYOND THE SHADOWS after your answer. The deadline to enter is 9 p.m. EST on Friday, March 19, 2010. Contest limited to U.S. residents.
Never fear if you don’t win this round—Jess Granger will be giving away two additional galleys of BEYOND THE SHADOWS at her site this Saturday (3/20/10). More details here. And if you elect to follow her on Twitter, you’ll be entered to win a signed copy of the book—however she needs 200 followers before she can choose a winner, so please help spread the word.
Now to unveil the exclusive excerpt from BEYOND THE SHADOWS, which includes chapter one and the first two pages of chapter two in PDF. Simply click your mouse (and your heels) right here.
Joyfully yours,
Heather
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Double Exclusive: Galley Contest & Excerpt from Jess Granger’s BEYOND THE SHADOWS!
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What lurks beyond the shadows? A quick way to groom a dog. ;)
And of course I've read Beyond the Rain. I'm dying for BTS here...
Oooh, I think I'm going to have to find a flashlight. You should have seen the mess I made in my bathroom giving Jake a bath the other night.
Thanks for kicking off the party here Heather!
What lies beyond the shadows? Usually whatever cast the shadow to begin with. What can I say, I'm a pragmatist :::LOL::
I've not yet read Beyond the Rain, so I'll take one of those, please =)
Hey, I bet that beyond the rain is Oz! Well, once you make it over the rainbow, anyway...
I think that depends on which side of the shadow you are on, Zita. LOL
What lies beyond the shadows?? The sunshine of course :) Can you tell I'm an optimist?
Congrats Jess. I love the new cover :)
What lies beyond the shadows? -
Elvis Presley?
or
A huge, bulbous, suppurating green monster that's waiting for you to fall asleep so he can crawl into bed and slide down your throat and eat you from the inside out
or
a new husband brave enough to fight off suppurating monsters.
Woah, now I'm going to have nightmares.
Unless the new hubby is a young Elvis.
It would have to be a young Elvis - the older one was a little too like the suppurating monster!
what lies beyond the shadows? um... a rainbow with a pot of gold at the end of it (b/c it's st. patty's today--HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY everyone!!)
i'd love the chance to win Beyond the Shadows please. I have beyond the rain sitting on my shelf.
what lies behind the shadows? Well that would be different for each person. Why? Because its the answer that you seek and that answer is different for everyone. What lies for me ... thats easy an endless beach and a ocean along with the knowledge I have found true love and I am surrounded by healthy and happy loved ones. Oh and I know for certain that life exists out in the vastness of space (burning need to know that I share with my Dad)
Okay I was feeling very philosophical this afternoon.
I have Beyond the Rain (e-book)- so Beyond the Shadows for me please.
what lies beyond the shadows? easy, an itsy bitsy tweeny weeny yellow polka dot, zoot suit with rainbow lace trim
I have "Beyond The Rain" so I'd love love love "Beyond The Shadows"
YAY!!!!! I can't WAIT!!!!!!!!
Hi Jess - Since I just got back in from the field - What lies…beyond the shadows...3 weeks worth of laundry and if I ignore it maybe it'll go away!
I have Beyond the Rain and loved, loved, loved it!!!
I can't wait to get my hands on BEYOND THE SHADOWS (gorgeous cover btw) - just the excuse I need to re-read Beyond the Rain. Congrats on the newest release!
Thank you! I hear you on the laundry front. It never ends.
I haven't read any of these. *drools* where have I been? I so need to get caught up!
What lies…beyond the shadows?
A hungry cat...
Read great things about your series. Congrats on the new release and I look forward to getting the chance to start it soon.
Actually, Donnas, that is true, and Tuz is quite a cat. LOL. He is based off my aunt's cat Jackhammer. I've never met a cat with a more appropriate name.
LOL! Fun answers. I can haz suppurating monster?
My teenage son's closet that I swear eats stuff.
I've read Beyond The Rain.
Beyond the shadows lies endless night. A darkness thick and impenetrable. Howls will the stillness and the sleeping beasts become restless again...
robin [at] intensewhisper [dot] com
Oooh, Robin, are you going to enter the poetry contest?
poetry? contest? um... was not aware there was one. But I am flattered to the depth of my soul :)
The last galley giveaway includes a poetry contest. Details are on my blog. Heather linked to it above. The more stuff you enter, the more chances you have to win.
Beyond the shadows lies a mythical man-beast who grills the perfect steak dinner, who never leaves his shoes all over the house, and who cries with me while watching "Dr. Zhivago" and eating a carton of rocky road ice cream.
You know, Cyn would fit most of that bill, except for the crying while watching Dr. Zhivago part. He'd certainly enjoy the ice cream.
Hi Jess - If Cyn is even willing to sit through Dr. Zhivago he'd earn massive points. Crying would be a bonus.
all the aliens that do the abductions. rofl. I'd love to read the first book in this series.
Dr. Zhivago is intellectual enough for him. He won't watch stupid comedies, movies with bad one liners, or horror flicks, so I think you're good.
What lies beyond the shadows? That part of you that you are afraid to face. All your fears, yet you are compelled to enter the darkness, forced by your own desire to conquer. And the very thing you find is what you've been waiting for. Ha! How about that?
SAM
Everyone, thanks for entering! This contest is now closed.
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