If you follow me on Facebook, you may have seen that Amber Lynn Natusch challenged me to a word count competition today. We each wrote for 45 minutes to see how many words we could write. Sadly, I lost. (I know, you're not surprised.) I only wrote 473 words to her 1,100. But then we had another competition privately and she won again (shocker), but in 20 minutes I wrote 350 more words. I plan to write even more after I post this; I just promised people on Facebook that I would let you glimpse a little of what I wrote today. I can't show you everything because it's a HUGE plot point and I don't want to give it away. Also, I've recently been called out for giving teasers to you. All I can say to that is I always give you fair warning that a teaser is coming. You're adults (well, mostly) and you can make a choice whether to read a teaser or not. I leave it up to you. I know some of you will ask me for a release date. I don't have one, yet. When I do, I'll post it. I know a few of you will Big Ben me and tell me it's past "early 2014." Yes, it is. My word count is over 50K. That's where I am. I'm really excited to finish it. I seem to be past the hard part that was bogging me down. Anyway, I want to write more today so here's the teaser with Evie and Brennus. (I didn't write a scene with Reed today or I would post it instead. I know you've been getting a lot of Brennus teasers lately. All I can say to that is BANJAX.) This teaser has not been edited, and as always, it is subject to change. TEASERTEASERTEASERTEASERTEASERTEASERTEASERTEASERTEASE TEASERTEASERTEASERTEASERTEASERTEASERTEASERTEASERTEASE TEASERTEASERTEASERTEASERTEASERTEASERTEASERTEASERTEASE TEASERTEASERTEASERTEASERTEASERTEASERTEASERTEASERTEASE TEASERTEASERTEASERTEASERTEASERTEASERTEASERTEASERTEASE TEASERTEASERTEASERTEASERTEASERTEASERTEASERTEASERTEASE TEASERTEASERTEASERTEASERTEASERTEASERTEASERTEASERTEASE “What are you talking about, Brennus?” I whisper.
“Do ye remember when I told ye dat I saw me soul, Genevieve? Jus after ye changed me?” “I do, it was when I tried to kill you.” He grins. “Och, had ye tried ta kill me, I’d be gone. Ye wanted me ta change, and change I did,” Brennus says ruefully, and then he sobers. “I saw him again--me soul--after yer fire tore tru me.” “How?” “Me soul was ripped away from Sheol. He tried ta reunite wi’ me--become one once more, but I am still mostly undead, ye see?” I nod my head in understanding, and Brennus continues, “He gave me a message ta give ta ye.” “He did?” I ask, my eyes wide with surprise. “He did,” Brennus affirms with a nod. “He said ta say: ‘Tell her I’ve been waiting for her. Tell her I’ll know her by note.’”
52 Comments
Kelsey
4/1/2014 07:17:22
You are freaking amazing Amy! Such a cool twist, LOVE it! Thank you
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McCine
4/1/2014 07:34:55
Yes! More Brennus! Re-reading Incendiary and I've found myself cheering for either Brennus or Xavier more. Surprised myself but there's just something way more intriguing about them than Reed. ;)
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Ashley
4/1/2014 07:41:47
I can't wait to read this entire book!! These teasers have me so excited. I also love Brennus so it's like whip cream on top of my ice cream..delicious!! <3
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Sue
4/1/2014 08:00:21
OMGGGGGGGGG THIS IS JUST TOO MUCHHHHH. I know you said we can take a break and read other authors, but they just pale in comparison!!!
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Pair
4/1/2014 08:06:42
The feels! Amy you're so so good at this, made my heart melt in a couple of sentences..
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tammie
4/1/2014 08:49:34
All I can say is freaking amazing!!! Goosebumps I tell ya!!! Love ya Amy!
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Charity Saucy-Book Reviews
4/1/2014 09:44:42
I said i would not read any more teasers and I keep torturing myself! Well done Amy, awesome teaser!
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Rachel
4/1/2014 10:05:00
Ah Amy! As much as I love Brennus, I still want my happily ever after to be all Reed. You are so talented to confuse all our hearts into falling in love with more than one hero/bad guy.
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Tammy
4/1/2014 10:48:25
Me too and totally agree!
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Kelly Maldia
4/1/2014 10:27:22
Thank you for that! 50k squeal! Keep on writing. If you have any haters about it being after early 2014, don't worry about them. You are giving us a piece of art and your soul. That takes time. Looking forward to whenever Iniquity comes out, even if it's 2016!
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Rachael
4/4/2014 16:09:32
Don't give her any ideas, Kelly. Next thing you know, it will be "Early 2016" ;)
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Tammy
4/1/2014 10:46:12
You have a God given talent for weaving together the most awesome and magical novels that leave me excited with goosebumps, heart pounding over sorrow or love.....just so many emotions and feeling as if I'm right there experiencing it all.....I can't wait to read this book Amy!!!!!!
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Amanda
4/1/2014 11:06:28
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG.......so freakin excited for this book.
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Talayshia Narcisse
4/1/2014 12:44:33
Please I can't wait I'm dieing here I'M SO TURNED UP 4 THIS BOOK
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Bobbie-Jo
4/1/2014 12:45:28
I'm a sucker for the bad guy, It would be so different for a main to fall in love with a character you don't expect. It would make it stand out from other romances. I'm a big fan of Xavier and Brennus. Loving the teasers :)
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Sally Marsh
4/1/2014 14:24:49
Honestly brilliant. May I submit that you don't write as fast as Amber due to the unique (and freakin awesome) language of Brennus?
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Kelly
4/9/2014 12:29:34
Literally it's an Irish accent. I seriously doubt an accent of one character is the cause of the delay.
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4/1/2014 17:10:21
I just walked away from my laptop for a breather. But I'm not fully recovered.
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Bonnie Jacobson
4/2/2014 04:03:48
Sounds real interesting - just wish you could hurry up and publish that book! Poor Brennus. But here lately, I've been feeling sorry for Evie's guardian angel more than Brennus. Poor angel's been pining for her for centuries. Hope he comes out okay in the end on all this. To say nothing of her other angel boyfriend. No wonder Jesus said "there's no marrying in heaven"! What a mess! *laugh*
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Tammy
4/2/2014 16:19:21
Haven't seen much of Reed in the teasers. I hope that doesn't mean he gets the boot. Poor Reed has never had anyone ever in all his years of existence and the only thing he has ever wanted or asked for is Evie. Whom he has selflessly sacrificed himself for repeatedly. Brennus did have a family once and still has his brother. You can't help but live Brennus too, Reed is more deserving of Evie.
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Krista
4/3/2014 17:39:20
I totally support you writing an amazing book and I understand that takes as long as it takes but I just want to read it so bad I could die!!! I find myself checking for updates more than I care to admit... Please hurry just as fast as you can!
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tiffany
4/5/2014 07:55:42
I just found the Premonition series...a book a day in 4 days....so good.
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Amanda
4/7/2014 04:52:09
I cannot help but to love, to hate, to love Brennus!!! I feel like I can see his Faerie warrior side when he's with Evie. Strong, protective, caring. I'm not saying I want him to win her all together, but I love that he's a rock for her, even though he's pure evil when she's not around.
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Sam
4/10/2014 16:26:37
Is this going to be the last book?
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Patricia
4/11/2014 13:52:45
I totally love these whispered conversations between Evie and Brennus. "By note," has me a bit concerned. Anyone that throws you the Big Ben will only complain once they read Iniquity and want more, insatiable chicas =D
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Karen
4/14/2014 06:29:58
I love these books and I like all of Evie's potential love interest but I agree with Bobbie-Jo, I really love Brennus and it would be more unique to have a HEA with the 'bad boy' instead of the 'obvious' choice. Though I do feel a bit sorry for Xavier he's been with her for so long :(
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Yay
4/17/2014 16:33:27
Ahhh! Yay! Progress!! Happy to read teasers :). I hope Xavier continues to have a big role in this! Brennus is awesome but i not-so-secretly am rooting for Xavier! Or maaaaybe they will all be fragments of the same person's soul??? #wishful thinking
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Monica
4/21/2014 02:09:21
Absolutely fell in love with the story... Every character unique and tells their story... As a music lover also, I can't help but to play dark side by Kelly Clarkson and think of brenn... And black heart by David Usher. Civil wars.. poison and wine! Love Reed and love Xavier!! Extremely happy that Russell had an Aspire as well!! Fantastic writing! ! Waiting impatiently.... :)
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Naz
4/24/2014 00:42:56
I hope Evie and Russell get together in the end, he's her soulmate
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angela
4/28/2014 01:10:04
I will be very unsatisfied if evie ends up with brenn. I think she is ment to save him but she belongs with Reed.
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Zara
4/28/2014 04:12:12
These twists are making my heart ache because I'm 100% team Reed! Am I the only one who didn't fall in love with any of the other male characters except for Reed? Russell has found Anya (thank GOD!!) and I have a hate/hate relationship with Brennus since he's always hurting Evie even if its in the name of love. And Xavier, I don't care at all about him, in fact, I quite dislike him for being Tao's second and tying up Evie's wings.
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AlexandriaElyse
5/16/2014 05:40:02
I couldn't agree more with you. I will be heart broken and throw my iPad on the ground if she ends up with anyone but Reed.
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Adelaide
5/4/2014 16:24:31
I was so wrong about this series when I first started reading. This has been my favorite for over a year. I finished the series in no time and now I have the books on my audible account too. It is so captivating. I personally hope she goes with Xavier. If they had something and were waiting, then I really really hope something comes from it. Love it. Keep it up!
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Victoria
5/21/2014 19:40:10
Completely agree! I love Reed, don't get me wrong, but I find their love boring. It doesn't make me laugh like her relationship with Brennus. Or extremely sad for Xavier when I think of him waiting for her for years and then finding out that their plan backfired and now she loves someones else? How can you add that entire subplot for her to just end up with Reed? He was her beginning, but Xavier is her end. She did all of this for him, and to remember, and decide to ignore it. Personally I hate how Reed holds her back, she has so much potential and I fee like her squashes it every chance he gets. She needs to be with someone who won't treat her like she is a fragile child if she is to be God's warrior. Love Xavier, the Brennus parts are great with the boys! I love Reed but he's boring me and a bit bit of a male chauvinist.
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Issy
5/12/2014 07:21:19
Oh Jesus I can't wait any longer!
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Jennifer
5/16/2014 04:27:38
I cannot wait for Iniquity! I'm sorry if I offend anyone, but Reed is boring. I absolutely love and hate Brennus all at once! That being said, Anya is growing on me, so since Evie can't have Russell, I hope Xavier blows in there with a vengeance!!!
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Tammy
5/17/2014 22:18:57
Ok, Reed is NOT boring! He is an angel protecting one of God's most special Angels to ever come to be. He has fallen in love with Evie and its the first time in his existence (the beginning of time) that he has ever been in love or wanted anyone in his life other than God. He sacrificed in every way known to man to keep her soul pure. He married her before having sex, has put her safety before anything and everything, thinks her her well being above all and this poor Angel has been through hell and back for her. They belong together! Brennus wants her at any cost to herself, has sexually pressured her, turned her BF and used her as bait, did horrible things to Reed and this list just goes on, Russell kept leaving her, X treated her like a pet and had her created with abilities for who knows what. I don't think she really chose Z cause he came around while she was being abused. She wanted to choose her live and Reed is who she has chosen. He is also the only real true love because he would sacrifice even losing her if it made her happy. So yes Reed deserves to have Evie!
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Victoria
5/21/2014 19:48:19
Reed is protecting Evie because that is his job. He is an angel. My problem is that their relationship doesn't excite me. I LOVE these books but please if she is going to end up with Reed at least make him more exciting. Personally Russell was never truly in the running, sure he's cute but he just doesn't have it. It seems that everyone Evie meets instantly loves her. How do we know that Reed truly loves her or if it is simply the same for him as with everyone she meets. He loves her the best he knows how, just like Brennus, and to me they are one and the same, enamored by a girl who is different from anyone else they have ever met. But Xavier has always loved Evie, he knew her before she became and Angel, and has always loved her. It wasn't some instant connection, but a love that grew and grew, that broke the bounds of soulmates and defied everything that was previously known. He has come back to her and I for one hope she chooses him.
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Trish
6/2/2014 01:55:52
Well said!!
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melissa
5/23/2014 18:55:41
I really do love his series, you're a good author. That being said, i don't know if I'll read anymore your work because I'm pretty dissapointed with how long it's taking for next book, we've been waiting years!
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Brittney Neuenschwander
5/25/2014 09:34:03
this is the last book (I believe) so she's taking her time. I would rather wait than have it rushed & the end of this series be awful. she's an author, a mother, wife & friend. she has a life outside of writing, you've just gotta wait a bit longer!
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Brittney Neuenschwander
5/25/2014 02:56:32
I'm in serious book love with this series. I love Reed, but I love the idea of a twist & Evie ending up with someone else! Sooooooo, with that being said, PLEASE HURRY UP & FINISH! Help a sista out here!
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Susan
5/30/2014 18:13:05
Amazing author and series.
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Trish
6/2/2014 01:53:32
I am really looking forward to this book. It is hard to wait at times, but, I also think that Amy should take her time to make it perfect. With the teasers I know it will be worth the wait. And waiting gives me time to read the published books again.
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Morgan
6/3/2014 10:08:29
Is it sad that I check this blog page everyday in hopes of an update?I'm so obsessed and can't wait for the release. It's going to be awesome!
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Lisa
10/9/2014 10:17:11
I cannot wait! I think Reed is so sweet!
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mandie
10/11/2014 19:41:09
I love this series! I am really looking forward to seeing what Evie's true mission is! It's hard for me to say who I want her to be with. I of course love Reed, but I think he wants to protect her so much, that it seems like he does not trust her to make her own decisions and to be a part of strategy sessions and the like! Brennus on the other hand loves her so much he wants to control her! Yet he also treats Evie as an equal in a lot of ways. Xavier may have known her much longer, but she no longer remembers him and he is pushing her too hard and essentially pushing her away. Thank goodness Russell has an Aspire, he may be Evie's soul mate, but now he is her best friend and one less man for her to worry about taking a chunk of her heart out! I've read these books like three times each and love rhem, can't wait for Iniquity!
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alyssa
10/12/2014 17:45:51
Im in love with this series I keep checking the website for a update on the release date cant wait to see where this last book takes Evie.
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Mandy
10/16/2014 12:46:29
I literally just finished book 4 like 2 min ago and I'm dying for book 5 already Lol!! I'll just have to start on your other books Amy ;) can't wait!! Ur amazing!
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