Reviews and give aways!

2014 has begun off pretty crazy for me! After being sick numerous times and nursing a sick 9 month old, I got back into the swing of things. In January I started to revise Bloodline, and turned it into two separate novels, Bloodline (book I) and Red Dragon (book II). A good friend of mine, who was also a former English teacher of mine, edited Bloodline for me and wrote an absolutely wonderful review for me.
'"Braelyn stood there in shock as Yuri fell down to the ground choking on his own blood. She wondered at there being so much blood left after the amount that came from the stub of his arm, but then again she knew that the amount of blood pouring from her own wounds was significant." 
A book about courage, overcoming adversity and tragedy, and rising above, Bloodline is the first in the Bloodline Saga, by writer Katie Thornton-K. With strong character development, significant detail, and outstanding plot development, we, as readers, find ourselves rooting on main character Braelyn Ira’Aed as she disposes of one of her pirate captors, defeats many contenders in the gladiator ring to earn her freedom, and, finally, fulfills her destiny. This is a must-read for not only fantasy readers but all who read for the love of getting lost in a book. Bloodline will have you asking for more from talented new writer Thornton-K.'

I cannot even begin to express just how wonderful that made me feel. This woman, Shannon Mercer, taught my Grade 12 University level English class. She is a mother as I am, and she works for CKNX radio (am920). Now, she normally doesn't read fantasy, but to have her say that she thoroughly enjoyed my writing and thought that I was very talented...I started tearing up. That could be the hormones, but I was so incredibly happy to hear that from someone I have looked up to for years. Thank you Mrs. Mercer, for everything! Soon I will be doing an interview with her, so stay posted!

Currently the first instalment of The Bloodline Saga, Bloodline, is available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook. Check out my website for more details! The second book in the series will hopefully be out at the end of February. I am currently not only writing the third book, but a novella for the series that takes place after the events of Bloodline and before Red Dragon. 

My little family and I have finally moved into our own place (after living with my parents for the past year), so I may be a little off kilter for a bit while we unpack and completely settle in. We also got a puppy, which is just like having a newborn baby again, so I'm a wee bit overtired again. At least with my ten-month-old I get semi-good sleep, but with the puppy whining...

Anyways, I just did a give away on my Facebook page of 4 books. There is another give away on Goodreads currently that lasts until March 4th, 2014, for Canadians. So far the amount of people who have requested it has been surprising but it made my day. The winners of the give away on Facebook were also extremely ecstatic about it. I thank you all for being so wonderful, and I hope I do not let you all down!

In other news, my almost 10-month-old son walked several feet by himself today!

Cheers!

Katie Thornton-K.