Look! Shiny Object!

It's time for a book title and cover reveal! I'm so excited to bring you the newest installment of Shea and Fallon's adventure. I don't quite have the preorder in place, but I'm aiming for a release date of September 5. I will let you know when that goes live. In the mean time, enjoy!

Branded a traitor by her people for betraying their secrets and joining the Trateri, Shea and her warlord—the fiercely dangerous Fallon—travel to the Pathfinders’ seat of power at her father’s request, hoping to form an alliance despite the distrust between them.  However, Shea and Fallon quickly realize something is wrong in the Highlands.  Ancient, deadly beasts that haven’t walked the lands in hundreds of years have been awakened, and it seems the Pathfinders are keeping a secret…one that could destroy them all.

On the brink of battle with each other, the Pathfinders and Trateri must join forces if they hope to defeat the evil at the heart of the Badlands.  As the tension rises between the two peoples, and Shea and her family, Shea and Fallon must convince them to overcome their differences if they are to triumph over impossible odds.  But the beasts may be the least of their worries, because sometimes betrayal comes from within, and the most dangerous monsters may be those closest to them.

Chapter One

Small Snippet for your Tuesday

“These people are so strange,” Caden told Fallon. He looked at the creatures above with dislike.

“Did you really expect anything else from Shea’s people?” Fallon asked.

Caden grimaced. “I guess not.”

“At least we know they’re not lacking in courage,” Fallon said, before setting off after xxx.

“They could do with a little less bravery and a little more sense, if you ask me,” Caden responded to Fallon’s back.

Fallon couldn’t argue with that.

Back to the Regularly Scheduled Programming

The wedding craziness is over! Thank goodness! I'm not going to lie; I'm kind of glad about that. My wedding was beautiful and special and very, very exhausting. I've needed the past few days just to relax and recuperate. I've done a lot of sleeping since Saturday, and I'm finally feeling a bit like my old self.

As is the case with everything in my life, it was a bit of an adventure leading up to the big day. Starting with the fourteen wooden benches that we had to build and stain before transporting to the venue an hour away. Of course the weather decided to make all this as hard as possible. We stained benches in the morning and by three it was pouring down hard enough that we worried that our stain would turn out splotchy. This became the theme for the entire week of the wedding. Somehow everything turned out all right and we managed to get them to the venue on time.

That still left the fact that the forecast said there would be rain off and on the entire day of my wedding. We were left guessing as to whether it would be outside or inside right up until two hours before go time. Again, we lucked out and it turned into an unexpectedly beautiful afternoon. So much so, that I managed to come away with a sun burn after the ceremony. All through the reception, our family and friends commented on how they couldn't believe I burned so quickly. I know better, but I totally forgot to put on sunscreen in the excitement of everything that was going on.

I will confess, I don't remember much of the ceremony or anything surrounding it. It's all kind of a blur, which I wasn't expecting. I know other people have told me similar things, but I thought I'd soak in more than I did. I do remember feeling very happy that I was marrying my best friend and hoping that our officiant's papers that had our vows on them didn't fly away in the wind.

We had a great time, but it's so nice to get back to my normal life. Today and tomorrow I'll probably work on figuring out the outline of my next project. I'm still a bit undecided about what that will be. Maybe I'll  take a long walk this afternoon and see where the inspiration takes me.

Beta Readers Assemble!

Edit: I have enough beta readers for the moment. Thank you to everyone who volunteered.

I've labored long and hard to prepare the best book I can write. Now, the time has come to let others see my creation for themselves. For those who want to offer their services as a beta reader for Broken Lands 3, keep reading the post below.

Remember, this is still early stages so there will be odd grammatical and factual errors riddling the manuscript. Below is an explanation of what a beta reader does and what I expect out of them. It's a first come, first serve type of opportunity and priority will be given to those who've beta read for me in the past. 

Beta Reader Guidelines and Caveat

Here's how you can volunteer: Private message me through my Facebook page or email me at info@tawhiteauthor.com asking to be a beta reader and committing to the guidelines posted below. I can't guarantee I'll choose you as there has been a lot of interest in this in the past, and I can only wade through so many comments at a time.

Beta Guidelines:

This part of the process for me takes place before I send the manuscript to the editor. That means the copy is a little rough still. I'm not looking for intense grammar editing. I'm more focused on comments on the story- pace, structure, characters, things that don't make sense. That kind of stuff. I will outline these questions in more detail for those who participate.

The other thing I ask is for people to send it back to me in the time allotted. I'm asking for it back by June 15th this time. My wedding is at the end of the month and I need this to be in my editors hands so I don't have it hanging over me :-)

I also ask that you agree not to share the story with anyone or upload it to any sites. I know for most of you that would never cross your mind, but I need to say it anyway.

Also, be aware that I may not use your suggestions as my opinion trumps everyone else's. Sometimes you ask questions that I want asked or a suggestion goes against what I'm trying to accomplish.

One note: Beta reading is not for everyone. For instance, I don't beta read for people because I like getting caught up in the story and not paying attention to the things that irk me. For that reason, I will be doing advance reader copies that will take place at the end of the process and will require less critical thinking on the reader's part--hopefully.

If you're interested, let me know. If you're not, I hope you enjoy the book when it comes out.

The End Has Spoken

Omg, it's done. My hands and wrists hurt from the flurry of words, my brain feels like a cooked noodle, and I plan to curl up into a ball on the couch for the next few days while not moving an inch, but it's done. Broken Lands 3 Draft 1 has a The End on it. Still a long ways to go, but the hard part is done.

For all those who've emailed me in the last week and a half while I've been consumed with the end of this book, I have finally responded to your emails. I apologize for taking so long, but I'm apparently incapable of concentrating on anything besides my book when I'm close to the end.

Whew, I still can't believe I'm done. Time to go give myself a break.

Mother's Day and Romantic Fantasy Books

I wanted to say Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful moms out there. You are amazing and I hope you got to spend a several memorable hours with the ones you love.

This is a coincidence, but I happen to have taken part in a promotion for Romantic Fantasy books that ends today of all days. So for the mothers out there (and everyone else), treat yourself to a finding a new world to immerse yourself in for a relaxing few hours.

Dragon Ridden, as well as many other awesome books, are available for a reduced price. If you're new to me and haven't read the Dragon Ridden series, it might be a good time to pick it up before the price goes back up. If you've already read that series, I'd still recommend visiting the site. There are a lot of great authors participating. You can click here to find your next great read. 

The Dragon Has Landed

Gah! I'm so excited. Destruction's Ascent has hit Amazon and is available for your reading pleasure.

I can't tell you how much Tate and her story means to me. This adventure in particular is one that I enjoyed bringing into being. It's exactly the story I wanted to tell at this stage of her journey and sets the stage for the coming arc very nicely. 

As usual, I hope you have fun visiting Tate and the gang as they race to save their city and friends. Be warned reading this book might result in lost productivity or sleepless nights. 

Happy Reading!

When the past rises, the world burns.

Newly conscripted into the Emperor’s dragon corps, Tate Fisher is still trying to figure out all that her new position entails. Along with an elevation in status comes dangerous enemies. Enemies who would rather see the dragons fall into ruin than remain in their current place of power.   

When a dragon goes missing, followed by a child close to her, Tate is forced to confront the hidden agendas of those in the highest seats of authority. Her search for the truth takes her deeper into the maze of tunnels that lie beneath the city. It’s a place where secrets lurk and dangers abound.

There, she’ll uncover a plot whose origins stretch all the way back to the beginning of this world—one that can only end in the destruction of everything she knows and loves. The key to saving her city lies in her uncertain past. If only she could remember what that was.
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