Updates on New Book...

To whoever cares to read,

As you may know, I am currently working on my next novel. This is not part of the The Gifted series (though, no worries, I am not finished with Gifted, or Constituters, or Immortals, or Benders, or Chloracides. At one point far into the future, I'll be writing a spinoff within the same world). The novel is in no way finished. I have written a beginning, a middle, and an end, but there is still so much more I'm missing. I'm currently filling in all the blank spaces, fixing the potholes, and scrutinizing the ending. However, I can say that it follows a twelve-ish-year-old boy named Tommy Bolton who discovers his dad has a deep, dark secret and....that's all I'm going to say for now. Too many things could change in the novel from now to then (the protagonist may not even be named Tommy anymore; nothing is yet final). Another important thing to mention is that this novel is not young-adult. This is an adult novel with explicit scenes. Don't know if my grandmother will be proud I'm writing a book like this, but too late, I have no control over my imagination. I'll keep you updated.

Working On Something New While Exhasuted & Anxious

 To whoever cares to read,

I'm currently working on a new novel. I've already completed the first draft, but it still needs a lot of TLC. Problem is, I don't have the energy or confidence to force myself to work on it. Every time I begin, I get distracted or fall asleep or stare blankly at the screen. I'm not motivated, but that's partly due to being anxious. I'm writing something I've never written before, playing with a genre that's out of my league. I'm afraid I have good stories, but I am a terrible storyteller. And I'm always tired (or, perhaps it's not that I'm always tired, but more that the thought of working on my new novel exhausts me, and my body starts pleading to take a nap- which I guess is just another form of procrastination). I suppose I can simply blame it all on writer's block, but you can only use that excuse for so long.

Dude, literally, currently as I write this post, I am supposed to be working on my draft. Like, good job Ebony, you're fulfilling your promise about keeping up with your blog, but can you also finish the frecking book you've been working on for a year and a half. This whole experience is annoying. I need a vacation from myself.

I Don't Like The Cover

 To whoever cares to read,

I have something to admit, and it's about my own book. The cover of the second novel, The Ruthless Race, has got to change. I was never a super huge fan when I chose it, but now that the series is over (sort of), all I can think about is how terrible it looks. The other covers are decent enough, but The Ruthless Race cover is terrible compared to the rest. It doesn't really even follow the scheme. Side by side, it becomes the odd man out and I have to stop looking at it. 

what the hell is this??

Besides the fact that the cover gives you a full frontal view and the background isn't dark enough, the photo itself is just the wrong size. As a self-published author who's not trying to go broke in an expensive world, it's hard finding a photo that even slightly represents your novel or your character. Even as I search now through pages and pages of stock images, everything is either too much or not quite enough. But I don't know how much I can look at this cover. It has to go!

It's Been A Minute

 To whoever cares to read,

    It's been a minute since I've made a blog post. I can say why I've been silent, but they'd all be excuses. But I'm back. I've been meaning to return for the longest, but I kept pushing it back and pushing it back. Truth is, I'm not very good with advertising or posting or anything like that. But I will do better.

    I was encouraged to begin my new journey today. Before the day was over, I realized that today is National Author's Day. What better day to return than today? I've decided to promise myself that I will post on my blog AT LEAST twice a week. Even if I have nothing to say, even if it's just advertisement, I will do it. I'm not gonna become anybody if nobody knows I exist. Plus, I have a lot to say...might as well use some sort of platform where I can display my thoughts. Even if no one is listening. 

    It feels good to be back. I promise there will be updates very soon on my next upcoming book!

 

Have a good night,

Ebony Easter

NEW BOOK

TODAY IS RELEASE DAY!! THE ETERNAL EVIL IS NOW ON SALE!

So happy the day is finally here. Finishing this series is both a relief and very sad. But, now that just means more and new books to come. I am so excited!

 

Cover Release for The Eternal Evil!

Today is the cover release for The Eternal Evil (The Gifted Series #4)! The book is currently being edited and processed now in hopes for it to be released later in the year. So no exact date yet, but there will be one soon (fingers crossed). Right now though, enjoy this amazing cover for the upcoming book. And if you haven't read the others yet, follow this link to get on board: BUY A SIGNED COPY HERE!

Update on the Fourth Book-- The Eternal Evil!

HEY GUYS, long time no blog post. Sorry about the silent treatment; school, work, and sleep have really kept me busy (you'd think by now I'd have a better excuse, but no, this is the best I can do). I have definitely been writing, though the release date for the fourth (and final) book in The Gifted Series has been pushed to 2019. It is called THE ETERNAL EVIL-- took me a while to come up with that.
You can not miss the last book! The best part is, it includes the three main characters from each of the other books: Mariam Wilson, Suwelly Tate, and Bradley Reynolds....and maybe even a few extra characters from the previous novels. You'll just have to read it to find out.



Read about The Eternal Evil right here:

Mikala Malone is a gifted. Just like her grandmother, she has the power to slow down time and enhance her five senses, giving her the ability to smell, hear, and see from miles away.

After breaking free from a government holding cell, Mikala is determined to find her family and figure out how she got in the government's clutches to begin with. But one night searching for answers leads to a confrontation that leaves her seconds from death. A person neither human or gifted attempts to kill her– by sucking her soul straight from her body. Mikala wouldn't have made it out alive if it wasn't for her quick blade and a suspicious figure that's been following her around.

Soon after her near death experience, Mikala is thrust into a war between two species that has lasted for centuries. One side uses claws and canines, the other side uses strength and speed. Both sides have tried to kill her at least once. The last thing Mikala wants is to get involved. But her decision quickly changes when getting involved may just be the ticket to finding her family.

And no soul-sucking predator or sharp-canine beast is going to get in the way of that.