Oh my goodness the last few weeks have been busy with family, special 30th anniversary plans, and book release prep. But I finally have solid news for you all!
Guardian Cover Reveal!
First off - the COVER! I love this cover for Guardian so much! Odette really outdid herself with this one. (Doesn’t it match the new Rise cover well?)
ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) is ready!
Would you like to read the book before it’s released? Here’s your chance!
What’s It About?
Here’s the juicy book blurb:
“Death to all kitsune!”
Convinced redemption lies in becoming a Guardian, Umeji Tatsuya seeks mentorship from the legendary tengu king Soujou-bou. Though, the rest of the Guardian Council is skeptical he’s left behind his dark yakuza past. There’s no time to prove his loyalty and worth before disaster strikes.
A pair of kitsune refugees arrive and hot on their heels is a massive oni army led by Ibaraki Douji, who plans not only to exterminate kitsune kind but also to resurrect the title of Shogun to become ruler of Japan. As kitsune are slaughtered and Umeji and his family fight for their very survival without the support of the Guardians, Umeji questions where his loyalties actually lie.
Just when Umeji thinks things couldn’t get worse, the oni army lays siege to the rural town of Nonogawa and takes on the League of Guardians themselves. When Ibaraki makes off with a legendary sword, the Guardian Council blames Umeji for its loss. He’s done playing by their rules. With family and friends by his side and all of kitsune kind counting on him, Umeji vows to recover the sword and stop Ibaraki for good.
But will the cost be too high? Because the search leads to places mere humans don’t dare tread and what Umeji and his crew find is darker than anything he saw in the mob...
I’m specifically looking for target audience readers who are fans of:
urban fantasy, the paranormal, magic, and action
Japanese mythology (book 2 includes much more than book 1 did)
a continued redemption arc based on relationships
hopepunk
So you’re ready for the ARC read?
Awesome. You can get your copy here: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/uc3hpv1ddf
(You won’t be put on an email list for my newsletter or anything, unless you choose to opt in. But I will contact you to be sure you have the chance to leave feedback and the option to leave a review.)
What if I didn’t get to read the first book?
If you’re willing to read both in the specified timeframe and help me with the ARC read then email me at hello@amywintersvoss.com or message me on Discord (Amy WV | ShyRedFox#7256) and I’ll get you a copy of Rise too.
Have feedback or found a mistake?
ARC feedback is due by: April 15, 2023
Feedback form is available here and I’ll send you a reminder email.
I value truly honest feedback. REALLY. The book has been through several editing rounds and is also undergoing a sensitivity read. But still, there may be a few pesky typos and such. Helping me hunt them down will be a big favor!
Anything else I can do to help?
I would also be super grateful if you would leave a review on Goodreads, Amazon, and anywhere else you buy books on release day. Please know this is not a transaction for feedback.
Please don't say you got a copy in return for an honest review. That kind of review gets blocked by Amazon.
As release day approaches, I’ll send out a reminder requesting reviews.
Thank you so much to all who are doing the ARC read!
This second book in the series is even more action packed and I can’t wait for you to read it!
Closing My Patreon
One last tidbit, I do not agree with Patreon’s new updates to the content creation policy. So I closed it my Patreon membership option. I’ll be only posting membership content here on Substack and on Ko-fi. More details to come on memberships.
As I sign off, I’ll remind you to…
Be the Difference. Be extraordinary.
All the best,
Amy