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Saturday, November 10, 2012

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT - JAMIE MAGEE - INSIGHT SERIES & SEE SERIES

Today on Novels On The Run I have an Author Spotlight on Jamie Magee and her two series Insight and See.

Jamie Magee has always believed that each of us have a defining gift that sets us apart from the rest of the world, she has always envied those who have known from their first breath what their gift was. Not knowing hers, she began a career in the fast paced world of business. Raising a young family, and competing to rise higher in that field would drive some to the point of insanity, but she always found a moment of escape in a passing daydream. Her imagination would take her to places she’d never been, introduce her to people she’s never known. Insight, her debuting novel, is a result of that powerful imagination. Today, she is grateful that not knowing what defined her, led her on a path of discovery that would always be a part of her. 
( About Author taken from Goodreads)



Insight #1
Embody #2
Image # 3
Vital # 4

All Released

Here are the blurbs for INSIGHT SERIES.

GOODREADS RATINGS ON INSIGHT SERIES









Before that fateful summer night, Willow had balanced the insight of emotion, and the vivid images. That night, the figure in her nightmare marked her wrist with a star, giving her father no choice but to tell Willow a family secret that would abruptly change life, as she knew it, forever. Before Willow had time to absorb the shock of her father's secret, her soul mate that had shared every stunning dream with her, found her, and darkness captured her closest friends. In order to save them, she must weave through broken myths and the undeniable power of the Zodiac. In the end, Willow discovers that at the moment of our birth we are all given a divine gift.


Not many Scorpio’s are known for their patience, and Willow Haywood is no different. Her only desire is to love Landen Chambers and redeem the lost souls of Esterious, but the path to that desire is long, dark and dangerous...
Before Willow’s life had a chance to balance the sudden revelations and grief she had to endure to get to Chara a disturbing discovery is made. A photo, one that shows Willow blissfully embracing the flawless image of Drake Blakeshire; giving her not only proof that she had lived before, but that she had loved him.
Running away from the memory of Drake’s hypnotizing touch, and the prophecy set before her seemed like the logical thing to do. That is, until a dark dream reignites her passion to save the hopeless dimension of Esterious. Willow struggles to find patience – to learn everything she needs to know before she faces Drake again, but her eagerness is dangerous and one step in the wrong direction takes everything and everyone away from her – the only way to survive this trial is for Willow to remember who she is and what she really wants out of this life. The question is….can she do that?



There is an ominous darkness, one that that is so dense and mind numbing that you can feel the chills race across your skin as the energy of the hatred behind it hovers near you. They thought that it was over…that he was dead….they never imagined that he was more powerful dead than he ever was alive.

A war is on the brink of erupting in the dark dimension of Esterious, the victory Willow had a few days ago was nothing less than vague memory. With each thought she has she fights the images of Drake’s dark eyes, his words… his promises. Doubt seeps into her soul as she stares forward and what could only be the hardest battle she has faced thus far.

Venus is meant to be the planet of love and peace….but when it falls into retrograde its influence changes. Matters of past relationships will surface; choices will be made with the mind and not the heart. Gateways to an evil that cannot be fathomed will open. Willow and Landen’s only defense is to hide their family away, and lock themselves in the palace that was once ruled by Donalt. The energy is heavy and dark within these walls…there is a presence that lingers and strikes at will. Cruel illusions are placed before Willow, but that is not even hardest part…what is hard is standing in room with Drake and Landen and listening to others tell you of lives that you cannot recall…for them to tell when and how you are going to die. 


Every prediction and theory is about to be proven wrong…and the choice before Willow’s heart holds the lives of millions at stake. The question is will be she be able to see through the illusions before her and make a choice…she can live with?



Willow’s journey continues in VITAL, the fourth book in the INSIGHT series. Combating a crumbling family life, a circle of suddenly inconsiderate friends who seem determined to anger her, and a plethora of emotional trials too numerous to withstand, Willow feels overwhelmed. She has pushed herself beyond her own limits and in so doing has closed her mind. Dreams are no longer coming to her.

As she deals with this tumultuous environment, Willow also notices a change in her beloved. Once her source of support and compassion, Landen is suddenly filled with a newfound rage. Fierce and possessive, he forces Willow to wonder whether the bliss of their love has faded away, or if something darker is affecting Landen’s soul. Always watchful of Willow, Drake sees this change and the growing rift between the pair. Both he and Willow remember all too well what happened during Venus’s passing; will Drake take advantage of Landen’s compromised emotions?

Amidst all this turmoil, Willow finds herself obsessed with finding her: the elusive twin. The girl who looks exactly like Willow, and who must be Drake’s soul mate. Willow knows in her heart that to find this girl will remove a tremendous weight from her shoulders, clearing her mind and heart. But a mysterious warning about the chart of her past forces her to consider this course carefully.

And she must consider it soon. Even now, Mars approaches and Willow’s most important battle is at hand. Will she finally break beneath the torment the universe has set upon her, or will she stand beside her friends and loved ones as Mars unleashes its wrath?


SEE SERIES


See # 1
Witness # 2



Jamie is having a dual release January 2013 of Synergy (‘See’ 3) and Vindicate (‘Insight’ 5) the two series will collide at this point to solve a common conflict, then move on with their own stories.

I really loved See #1 and am looking forward to reading Witness. My review for SEE. Jamie wrote Draven , beautifully and the use of guitar throughout the story line was quite beautiful to read, and different.

I hope you take the time to read one of Jamie's series as she does write beautifully.


Michelle

Friday, November 9, 2012

BOOK REVIEW & GIVEAWAY - SEE by JAMIE MAGEE - SEE # 1

By: Jamie Magee
Published By: Jamie Magee
Released: Available Now
Details: Digital, 323 Pages

RATING: 4.5 DRAVEN & ADEN STARS!!

Blurb: Goodreads

Forgetting who you are, your ambitions, your passions is crippling….but remembering – embracing your purpose with a new sense of determination is more than empowering….it's life altering. Charlie Myers is on a life altering path that will cause the dammed to humble in silence.

One night…just a few friends, how could it go so wrong? That was the question seventeen year old Charlie Myers was asking when she found herself in the ER. Outwardly nothing was wrong with Charlie, she was a vision of perfect heath, internally she was battling a raging headache…one the doctor told her she would overcome shortly, but Charlie knew something else was wrong …very wrong.

Part of her had been stolen…she was missing memories. Those memories were sacred. They held the key to her sanity. They told her that the sinister whispers, the shadows that came to life before her were not as ominous as she felt they were. They held the bond with her late father, a famed musician. They caused her to forget the one talent that allowed her to face the darkness that haunted her every waking hour. They also masked a much deeper bond, the face of the one that had stolen her heart, long before the age of seventeen.

Sitting in the ER with her angry mother she couldn’t figure out what she was missing, or even how. Her thoughts told her that she needed to protect Britain, a friend of hers, but that didn’t make any sense – Britain didn’t need to be protected from anyone, he was strong, young, and absurdly wealthy. Charlie also knew that even though her friend Bianca called Charlie her best friend, she didn’t trust her …she was almost sure she despised her, but she couldn’t figure out why, or understand how random thoughts were telling her that she adored both Britain and Bianca – that they were her saviors – that they brought silence to the unstoppable whispers, but the silence scared Charlie. In her mind anyone or anything that could bring silence to something that dark could not be good.

Charlie wanted to stay in NY, figure out what she was missing, why, and who was behind it all, but her mother had other plans. Against her will, Charlie was sent to Salem to live with her sister, within that small town Charlie found her memories and so much more.

Her story begins now.


BOOK REVIEW by Michelle:


I really enjoyed this original story. The characters ALL, whether villainess or good, intrigued me.

Jamie keeps you guessing and lets the reader discover alongside Charlie the why of her memory loss.

This is definitely a very intriguing book that keeps the pages turning quickly. I want to read more in this series.

Bianca and Britain are almost stalkerish in their behaviour. They are a duo that came across a little creepy and unhinged at times.

Draven and Aden are twins and they are simply gorgeous. Draven is such a patient character. He has a lot he has lost, and he needs Charlie to find herself ,without scaring her off.

I felt as lost as Charlie. Having your memory stolen, not being able to recognize those you love, would be a terrible thing. I think it is worse for the people who know you, and watch you not remembering them. They feel the loss more and have to sit tight and watch it play out and hope it comes full circle.

Kara, Charlie’s sister , her mother, and her friends of Salem are all watching and waiting for Charlie to ‘See’.

I really liked the title of this book and the meaning throughout the story. The book cover is stunning.

Music and guitar music is used wonderfully, woven into the plot and it made it different. It added something. The use of it in her home, and the guitar she heard, that was only for her, I loved that.

It’s hard to say anything without giving away the plot. It is very well written, Draven is just beautiful the way he behaves around Charlie. He is hurting but he puts Charlie first in order to understand what has happened. He is protective and makes sure everybody gives her the time and space she needs.

But does she have time to spare?

Aden is so sweet . Madison is a great character. She pulls her fair share of bravado. Nana is a wonderful character who knows how to sort everybody out.

I think Austin and Wesley will be wonderful to get to know better and the thing that is going on there.

I liked the shadows part of the story and what they represented. It was different and they made you feel creeped out by them, but are they to be feared?

This was a wonderful first installment in this series. You can’t help being drawn into the plot and turning the pages rapidly. In a way I felt quite close to Charlie like it was my memories I were searching for. 

FAVE QUOTES: 


“I think I’m going crazy,” I mumbled.
“You’re not crazy…just lost,” he said tenderly.




“Sometimes when I don’t have a reason to laugh…I try to think of times I did laugh – It helps me work through some dark moments.” 

Draven followed my stare, but he focused on the reflection. “She’s the perfect distraction,” he said to Aden.



Michelle




Witness #2 - July 2012



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