Update: The giveaway contest is now closed. Winners are listed at the end of this post.
If you’ve been following me on Twitter or Facebook, you know I’ve been busy at work on some new projects. A fourth Flash Gold novella is in the works, but I’ll have the first book in a contemporary urban fantasy series ready to go before then. In fact, I just got the cover art back from Glendon over at Streetlight Graphics, and I thought it’d be fun to share.
Even more fun to have a little contest and give away some ebooks. 🙂
It’ll be a couple of weeks before the novel is ready to publish, but if you’d like to win a free copy, all you have to do is leave a comment below and say you’re interested. Make sure to use an email address you check on occasion. I’ll select a few people at random and send mobi and epub files a couple of days before I upload the ebook to Amazon, Kobo, etc.
Here’s the blurb-in-progress:
When Delia chose to major in archaeology, she imagined herself as the female Indiana Jones of the Southwest. She didn’t imagine herself crawling through abandoned mine shafts, scrounging for rusty pickaxes and gold pans to sell on auction sites, but Indiana Jones didn’t have to make student loan payments every month.
Scouring the mountains of Arizona with Simon, her best friend and computer geek extraordinaire, Delia dreams of turning their scavenging enterprise into a legitimate business. More, she longs to earn the respect of peers who shun her for turning into a treasure hunter—little more than a grave robber in an archaeologist’s eyes. What she doesn’t dream of is stumbling across a decapitated body in an old mine near Prescott.
But something supernatural and dangerous has come to the mountains, and a pair of Harley-riding strangers are the only ones who seem to have a clue. They speak a language Delia has never heard and carry mysterious artifacts she’s never seen. Investigating these strangers might lead her to discoveries that change the face of her field forever… or it might lead her and her best friend into a deadly monster’s lair.
If you want to enter to win a free copy, just leave a comment below. Thanks!
Update: Thank you, all, for entering. I picked more than 50 winners since there was so much interest. I’m uploading the ebook to Amazon, Kobo, B&N, Smashwords, etc. this weekend, so look for it soon!
Winners:
- Virginia
- Christian D
- 2ManyCars
- Sue F
- Aurora Drake Nelson
- Alison
- Trish b
- Betty
- Annemarie
- Roshani Hingorani
- Louise Hewison
- Maggy
- Alexea
- Cheryl Loudon
- Kessin
- Dishauna Hydes
- Peter white
- Mrs DM
- RG Sanders
- Terri
- Daniel
- Brogdon
- Carl Schierhorn
- Amy Talbot
- Kayla Keppel
- LOIS G MICK
- Tina
- Kathy McPherson
- Shelby
- Steve Pollard
- Victoria
- Eugene
- John M. Portley
- Kimberly Sparks
- Carol Skowronek
- Christy
- Steven Pritikin
- Racine
- sue
- Sue Tyler
- James J Parsons
- Sylvia
- KristyAnnBene
- Tina Batson
- Lucile
- Tonya Alexander
- Deborah Salas
- Raymond
- asdhara
- Aimee
- Mandy McNalis
- Courtney
- Christine
- L.M. Sherwin
- Jamie
- Jean
- JoAnna
- Andrew43
- Kait Nolan
- Talia
I would love a copy!
So happy for the new book!
Can’t wait to read your new book! I always love your characters.
I’m super excited! Would be so stoked to get a preview copy, there’s just something magical about getting to read a book before anyone else 😀
I can’t wait for another one of your books, especially one in a new series! I love all of them. It would be wonderful to win a free copy and to get it before everyone else.
YAY!!! I enjoy your writing style. I would love a free copy of Rust and Relics: Torrent!!!
I haven’t purchased the last EE book yet. (Hard to do when you don’t have a job) but as soon as I have to moola, I am buying all your books! LOVE THEM!
Great job and keep up the work! (it’s worth it!)
Sounds intriguing. Can’t wait!
Looks great! I would like one!
I’d love a copy!! All of your books that I’ve read are so fun to read and I’m always excited when a new book comes out!
I believe I have read everything you have written and eagerly waiting for more, I would love a copy!
Okay, the cover hooked me in, and I came all the way when you mentioned mysterious, Harley-riding strangers. I can’t wait to read about Delia and Simon’s adventures. Great cover art, BTW. Very edgy.
I would love a copy!!
I can’t wait to see what you’ll do with this new series! I can’t wait to read it even though I’m still working on finding the time for your latest. 🙂
looks really interesting, always want to read your books, thanks for all your hard work!
Sign me up for a chance to win your new book. I’d love to get a free copy. Thanks.
Sounds like a fantastic read!
Sounds like a very interesting beginning. Like a pre-movie Indiana Jones (he was basically a grave robber with a museum backing his illegal exploits), meets Supernatural.
I am definitely interested in a free preview.
I love your writing style! I’ve read everything you’ve published. I would love a copy of your new book.
I cannot wait to read another book from you! I cannot express how much I loved the Emperor’s Edge series and can’t wait to see what you have come up with for my next read!
Got hooked on the flash gold series but am enjoying your other books now. Would love to get a copy of your new book. Love the cover btw.
I would love, love, love a copy!!!
Looking forward to reading your next book. Enjoyed every one I’ve read so far!
I really enjoy your books. The worlds you create and the characters are always so much fun! This sounds like it would be right up my alley! I loved Indiana Jones…and now it’s from a female perspective…should be very entertaining. Keep up the great work!
Can’t wait!!
I would love a copy.
Sounds interesting! I’d love a copy!
Emperor’s edge was a total kick. Unquestionably better than many publishing industry releases in the genre. Giveaway or no, I’ll be grabbing up a copy of the new series first installment, as soon as it’s available. Sounds like more great fun!
I’ve read and really liked everything you’ve written — usually within days of its release.
It would be great to get a copy of kyour new book.
It’s nice to see a new Flash Gold novella is coming, too. Those are fun.
Not to sure on this one yet need to read a bit more though most books I have gotten free I have bought the rest.
Thanks, Lindsay, for the opportunity to win your latest book. I’m a huge fan! You’re really an inspiration to indie writers, myself included!
I’m looking forward to it! A copy would be amazing!
I love copies that are free!!!
So excited for a new book from you!
Sounds great! Can’t wait to read it! I’m sure I will love it as much as everything else you’ve written. Would love a chance to receive a free copy!
Can’t wait for the new book!
Hi Lindsay,
I would love to read anything new you have coming out. Please sign me up!
Kick ass cover, Lindsay! Congrats! I’d love to win a mobi format!
Can’t wait to see you new series. I have loved both others and am excited that you haven’t left them completely. Thanks for sharing your worlds with us!
I would Love to win a copy!!!
Also I L.O.V.E. the cover art!
Me, Me Oh pick me. I love your books. They are always fantastic.
A new series, how exciting! I’d love a copy!
I need my new Lindsay fix after the end of EE! 😀
I’d be interesting in winning a copy. 😀 This sounds absolutely fascinating, and everything you write is brilliant. Can’t wait to read it!
Can’t wait! I’d love a copy! I’ve been runnin out of books to read recently, now I have a solution! Oh and the cover art looks awesome!
I have read all of your books and have loved each world. I hope to receive an advance copy of your new book. Looking forward to reading it.
If it is a good as the rest then I will need a copy
I would love one! Thanks for the giveaway
I aready wanted a copy – the cover makes me want it even more. I would love to win a copy.
The ring on the right hand suggests a widow or Eastern Orthodox. Yes, people can wear rings on any finger but a cover should convey information that relates to the story.
Also–in a writing group sort of critique–go back through your blurb and look for duplicated words such as “imagine” in the first paragraph, “dream” in the second, and both “never” and “lead” in the third.
Love your work and the prospect of another “Emperor’s Edge” book is an unexpected surprise!
In my opinion, the use of the repeated words in these instances are purposeful and add to the strength of the thoughts being conveyed. These are parallel ideas: two sides of the same thought, and the repeated words make that clear to the reader. While I agree the over- or repeated use of words is usually considered taboo, here it works for me. This is a blurb; a teaser meant to tell us enough about the story to draw us in and make us want more. It worked!
SQUEE. So excited for the new novel!
Also, I am definitely interested in getting an early copy. Sign me up!
Would love a copy! Sounds like something new and fun for you to write, and for us to enjoy!
Interested! I’d love a copy, whether free or not!
I’d love to win a copy!
Yay a 4th Flash Gold!!! I was hoping there’d be a continuation of that series! 🙂
& I’d love a copy of your new book. It sounds intriguing!
I love that the space on my book case and in my Kindle is being taken up by you. ;D My darling boyfriend has also began reading your books and enjoys then just as much!
Regardless of getting it for free or not, this novel will be in my possession sooon haha!
Oh my gosh, that cover is mindblowingly gorgeous!
I can’t wait to read this. I’ll be buying it, though. 😉 Congratulations on your new release!
Ah! The cover is gorgeous! I can’t wait to read this! I would love to get an awesome early copy 🙂
Hey Lindsay, as an avid fan and reader of all of your published work, I would love a free copy of your latest novel…. but I suppose it would be fiscally irresponsible of you to oblige, as I’m bound to buy it anyway! 😛
Thank you for all that you do to provide the reading public with truly original and INTELLIGENT reading material. Yours is an excellent representation of the written art.
-Brogdon
Congratulations on your new series of books. It’s always a real pleasure to get to know your new characters as well as be reacquainted with old friends. Can’t wait!
the emperor’s edge series has easily topped my favorites list. I can’t wait to see what contemporary work you have up your sleeve. count me in for wanting a copy!
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy. Another Flash Gold book. With all love for the Emperor, Flash Gold is my fav.
Plus, a new series is in the offing. Lucky me.
Whensoever does she get time for more mundane things ?
I want a copy!
Please, please, please do consider another series in EE universe. Cameos of our favorite characters would be lovely, too.
Looking forward to the next edition of Emperor’s edge… Glad to hear you’re working on a new series too!
Wonderful! I am really happy you are continuing the Flash Gold series, it really has been one of my favorite of the many steam punk books I have read.
The new series sounds interesting and I am glad to see you are giving something slightly different from your existing genre/series a go.
Good luck and I wish you the best with the new series.
Nice! I love the cover and I’m really looking forward to reading it! Of course I’m entering the contest 😉
the cover looks awesome, but the story sounds even better. can’t wait to read it! 🙂
Beautiful cover – is the title of the book “Torrent” (of the series “Rust and Relics”) maybe it’s just me but that’s not the clearest….can’t wait to read though 🙂
also really looking forward to another Flash Gold book, time for me to dust those ones off the virtual shelf and give them a re-read 🙂
Well done with getting this out so quickly! It sounds very intriguing and I’d love to get my hands on a copy 🙂 I’m going to have to employ you to title my work because you always seem to do so well and… I suck at it!
Can’t wait to read it..
I am totally interested! Looking forward to all your new books! Keep up the good work! I
Ooh, this sounds really good -can’t wait to read it! I’d love to win an advance copy.
GREAT A NEW FLASH GOLD BOOK. A GREAT WAY TOO START FALL . I AM A POOR CRIPPLE AND COULD USE A FREE ONE. I AM NOT KIDDING I LOST MY LEG IN AN ACCIDENT AND MY INCOME FOR CUT IN HALF. BUT I WILL GET IT IF I HAVE TO SKIP A COUPLE OF MEALS. READING IS THE ONLY THING T THAT GOT ME THROUGH 45 DAYS IN THE HOSPITAL.
Lindsay, you’ve done it again. Tantalising as ever – another page turner!
Oh Delia, I cannot wait to get to know you and your geek-friend Simon 🙂
So exciting. I read all the EE books as they came out and I am glad that there is a new Flash Gold coming too :o)
Love your writing style! Looking forward to your new novel!
Love all your books! Would be super happy to have an advanced copy!
Awesome!!!!!
Love everything I have read so far….excited for a new series!
I would love to receive a copy of anything you write. This new one sounds like a lot of fun.
Hi! Just wanted to say I’m looking forward to reading more of your work! 🙂
I’m so excited! One way or another, I’m getting a copy of this book. 😉 But my wallet suggests for would be nice.
Yay! Loved EE and everything else; I’m hooked and I’m so looking forward to being able to continue feeding my addiction 🙂
Reading the blurb gave me tingles. I’m interested in the drawing, but actually I came for the art work. Looks good! All the best!
I think you have been paying attention to where you live 🙂 I’m really excited, because I love everything you’ve written thus far, even the goblins…
Have the goblins been translated into any other language? Maybe I shouldn’t ask that here… Maybe I’ll follow up somewhere else.
I haven’t had anything translated yet, Francesca, though it’d be interesting to explore someday!
Lindsay, thanks for this opportunity. I love the book cover and am excited that you are writing more. I’d love to win a copy. Best wishes
This sounds amazing! And that cover art is to die for! Keep up the great work.
Can’t wait to read your new book! I always love your characters.
Lindsay, I am so happy to have another new series from you. You create the most interesting characters, flaws, warts and all, I often forget I’m reading a book!
Can’t wait! I love your series and how fast you publish! This sounds like a fun new world to discover.
I love all your books, which always surprises me. Your style is so fresh and witty I can never find fault with your work. I’d be honored to receive a copy of the start of a new adventures.
Indiana Jones meets Lindsay Buroker – that’s got to be great. 🙂
Have absolutely loved everything you’ve written and can’t wait to fall in love with your newest cast of characters. I have gotten my sister and co-workers hooked on your writing and they in turn have shared with their friends and family. There is now a large group of us who devour and discuss each new offering. I’m so excited to know we will soon be chatting about your newest addition to your growing library of works. Thank you for your amazing stories and memorable characters!
I can’t wait to read this! I’ve been in love with all of your characters since picking up the first Emperor’s Edge novel; this sounds like it will be just as good.
I can’t wait for this to come out. I will most definitely be buying it.
Fun stuff send me a copy!got hooked on flash gold while I was workin in dawson city yukon ter. Go figger!
I’d love to read it as soon as it is available, but I’m going to buy it anyway because I must support your work. I can’t wait for another Flash Gold story they are my personal favorites.
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Your new book sounds awesome! I’d love to read it.
(A mess up 🙁 oh well.) Ready for another adventure with yours!
Oh I’m so looking forward to reading it!
O’ I love archaeology… This books sounds super fun, I am looking forward to giving it a read…..
Oh! Mines, magic, Harleys!!!
I’m in!
Also, hey ::waves:: been a while.