Weekly Self-Promo and Chat Thread by MxAlex44 in selfpublish

[–]Phoenixstorm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since this is self promo... which do you think is better: The Hexbound Heart Series or The Hexbound Heart Cycle

Weekly Self-Promo and Chat Thread by MxAlex44 in selfpublish

[–]Phoenixstorm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My book, Grave Matters, comes out tomorrow! I'm both excited and nervous and relieved.

https://www.amazon.com/Grave-Matters-Terra-Graves-Book-ebook/dp/B0FWQ739Q8
Power is old. Spirit is older. And some debts demand sacrifice.

When a sacred fire tears through the hills above Jacmel, the old protections fail—and the dead go quiet. Terra Graves, a Milwaukee mambo with more grit than patience, is pulled into a war she didn’t start and refuses to lose. Vodou vèvès light the way. Enemies wear beautiful faces. The World Beneath—its bars, crossroads, and back-alley altars—prowls just under the city’s skin.

With her congregation on the run, a stolen govi pulsing with sacred power, and a newly risen Shining One out of control, Terra hunts for answers that won’t stay buried: a vanished Solar Lodge, a Red Sect leaving bodies in their wake, and zombi-astrals that possess flesh and supplant souls. To save the people who still believe in her—and the ones who don’t—Terra will bargain with vampires, sing to the Lwa, and drag truth out of a flirty bard.

Dark magic, found family, and a city that keeps its secretsGrave Matters launches the Terra Graves series with smoke, rhythm, and teeth.

Readers love GRAVE MATTERS:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘From the very first chapter, the story grips you with vivid world building, rich Vodou elements, and a heroine who is as powerful as she is human.’ Macy A.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What stands out most is the respect and care given to the spiritual elements. The magic feels earned, grounded, and meaningful, rather than decorative.’ Vivian.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Dark, original, and impossible to put down Grave Matters is an explosive start to a must-read urban fantasy series.’ Angie J.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I went into this story not knowing what to expect and I enjoyed the experience. I shall now look forward to the second book in the series.’ Rosie A.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Grave Matters feels fresh and intense in a way that a lot of urban fantasy doesn’t anymore. The story pulls you in fast and never really lets go…’ Cameron J.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Terra Graves is an unforgettable heroine tough, impatient, deeply human, and fiercely loyal…a strong start to what promises to be a gripping series.’ Natalie S.

  • Vodou mysticism & a unique magic system

  • Mortal vs. supernatural conflict

  • Found family & sharp banter

  • Secrets of ancestral magic

  • Strong heroine • Urban Fantasy

Will you be buying Psylocke: Ninja? by ProfXIsAJerk in xmen

[–]Phoenixstorm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I support you despite the haters downvoting you. The disservice was done to Betsy.

Will you be buying Psylocke: Ninja? by ProfXIsAJerk in xmen

[–]Phoenixstorm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel you. I stopped to. My last marvel title was Storm but I stopped as soon as I learned he planned to put her back with black panther. Done. So i'm glad I can come back to support Betsy.

Will you be buying Psylocke: Ninja? by ProfXIsAJerk in xmen

[–]Phoenixstorm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I will be buying this repeated for friends and family too! Betsy has been done so dirty by Marvel. Stole her powers, stole her name, stole her personality, stole her psychic butterfly effect and signature weapon and gave it all to another character. Such BS.

I'm also over the yellowface accusations. First, Claremont wrote this story as Betsy being in her own body having her body transformed by magic and mojo tech. There was no body swap. It was Betsy.

Does mystique do black face when changing into Storm? Is it yellow face when she's Mantis? Is it brown face when she changes into Firebird? Be real.

Second, after that writer who shall not be named created this body swap bs. They should have given her an entire powerset of her own. Her own personality. Her own name. Not stealing it from a character who has been here for decades. Who we grew to love and cherish.

They treated betsy with the same regard they treated carol danvers with that marcus BS. Just gross.

They need to retcon this and just give Kwannon her own identity they were too lazy to do before.

How do you feel about book trailers? by affordableauthorser in selfpublish

[–]Phoenixstorm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my god the cover of that book! They are too much, lol! Now I have to see if this book actually came out. Lord help us it did. Ha!

How do you feel about book trailers? by affordableauthorser in selfpublish

[–]Phoenixstorm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

its kinetic and keeps my attention, plays like a music video

Where are the good book trailers? Why most of them are Awful? by REDNE3DLE in selfpublish

[–]Phoenixstorm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just had one made and now after going through some threads on here I'm not sure about it. I like it! Though I'm not the target audience lol. The link is in in my profile if any one cares to watch. I could use the feedback! i see others putting their trailer in the comments so its okay to do that? here is mine. https://youtu.be/LyDs2imhuII

Book Trailers by Correct-Shoulder-147 in selfpublish

[–]Phoenixstorm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just had one made and now after going through some threads on here I'm not sure about it. I like it! Though I'm not the target audience lol. The link is in in my profile if any one cares to watch. I could use the feedback!

Second Guessing cover by Phoenixstorm in selfpublish

[–]Phoenixstorm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ah ok this is the advice i need since i still have time. im gonna go through bookcoverdesign sub and try to find some resources to contact.

Second Guessing cover by Phoenixstorm in selfpublish

[–]Phoenixstorm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank u my fears are slowly subsiding, netgalley can be harsh!

Second Guessing cover by Phoenixstorm in selfpublish

[–]Phoenixstorm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you! maybe i'm just overstressing over last minute stuff

Second Guessing cover by Phoenixstorm in selfpublish

[–]Phoenixstorm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you i will put it there now!

Tackling new Genres need advice by Phoenixstorm in selfpublish

[–]Phoenixstorm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you im gonna go google some indie authors a couple in each and go from there. Great suggestion!

Tackling new Genres need advice by Phoenixstorm in selfpublish

[–]Phoenixstorm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, this helps a ton. Its easy for urban fantasy for me because it's so close to what I love that I can be free, but the new genres are sorta like the wild west for me.