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Winner of Joshua and the Arrow Realm Giveaway + First Reviews & Fall Events!

First, I have to share some wonderful early reviews of Joshua and the Arrow imagineear.com/pharmacy/ Realm by book bloggers! Readers like this make writing such a joy 🙂 . Book lovers, watch for my list of favorite book bloggers coming in September.

On Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
“An exciting non-stop story line of Greek heroes, hungry beasts, and betrayal from the past and future.From the first chapter I felt like I was on a roller coaster never knowing when the next twist or turn would happen. You can’t get off, nor do you want to. It’s smart, gripping, and one thrilling ride.” FULL REVIEW (he also lists the 5 things to like about the book!)

On Laura’s Ramblin’s and Reviews
“The action is all over the place, the character’s as engaging as ever, and adventure, danger, and intrigue abound. Joshua is an amazing boy. He’s not fearless and that’s where his bravery and loyalty to his friends shines. A spectacular next chapter in Joshua’s story. I’ll be watching for more.” FULL REVIEW

On Fundinmental Book Reviews
“I am excited to be back in Donna Galanti’s magical world of adventure, friendship and loyalty. The main characters stand tall as they race through the pages proving time and again that together they can accomplish what seems impossible.” FULL REVIEW

A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who entered the Joshua and the Arrow Realm Book Trailer Reveal Rafflecopter Giveaway! The winner is Mary Ann C .! Look at all she won.

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Missing out? You can still grab book one, Joshua and the Lightning Road, for just $.99cents on e-Book.

Would you like a personalized copy of book 1 or 2 in the Lightning Road series? I’d love to meet in person. Here is a list of fall events!

Joshua and the Arrow Realm book launch! Doylestown Bookshop, Doylestown, PA, September 17, 2016, 3pm
Joshua and the Arrow Realm book launch! The Book House, Albany, NY, September 30, 2016, 7pm
River Reads 40+ Multi-Author Book Event, Prallsville Mill, Stockton, NJ, October 23, 10-4pm
Multi-author book event, Open Book, Elkins Park, PA, November 5th, 2016, 3pm
Guest Author at Philcon, the world’s first and longest-running conference on science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Cherry Hill, NJ, November 18-20, 2016

Joshua and the Arrow Realm releases in just eight days but there is still time to help me get the word out. Please support my Thunderclap campaign through social media and zap the world with so many others about the release of Joshua and the Arrow Realm on August 30^th! It’s free and takes seconds to sign up HERE.

THANK YOU!
xxoo -Donna

Book Trailer Reveal for Joshua and the Arrow Realm + Giveaway!

By Donna Galanti

Today is the big book trailer reveal for JOSHUA AND THE ARROW REALM, book two in my fantasy adventure Lightning Road series, arriving August 30th!

The Midwest Book Review calls book one, JOSHUA AND THE LIGHTNING ROAD, “a heart-pounding thrill ride full of unexpected twists and turns from start to finish.” Grab book one for just $.99cents now on e-Book through September 20th!

Be sure to enter the grand giveaway package at the bottom of this post that includes a paperback of book one, poster of the Lost Realm, bookmarks, and a $25 B&N gift card (U.S. only).

Now check out all the great bloggers who are revealing the book trailer today! Be sure to stop in and visit them all. Some have additional giveaways too!

Book Hounds YA
Don’t Judge Read
Flashlight Reader
Fundimental
fuonlyknew
Greg Pattridge
Joe McGee
Kerry Gans
Karen Pokras Toz
Linda Smith
Log Cabin Library
Michelle Eisenhoff
Middle Grade Mafioso
Middle Grade Ninja
Nayu’s Reading Corner
Randomly Reading
Teaching My Baby To Read
The Author Chronicles
This Kid Reviews Books

The support of so many means so much to me!

ABOUT JOSHUA AND THE ARROW REALM:

On August 30th take the lightning road back to a world of beasts, bandits, and heroes in book two of the Lightning Road series. Join Joshua in a new fight for power in the Arrow Realm. Can Joshua and his friends conquer an unstoppable evil?

Joshua never thought priligy he’d return to the world of Nostos but is soon called to the Arrow Realm to free his imprisoned friend, King Apollo, kidnapped as a power pawn in Queen Artemis’s quest to conquer every realm. With his loyalties divided between our world and theirs, Joshua wonders whether he alone can restore magic to the twelve powerless Olympian heirs and save all those enslaved. But when he finds himself abandoned in his quest, he fears he cannot only save those imprisoned—but himself as well.

“Fast-paced and endlessly inventive, Joshua and the Arrow Realm is a high-stakes romp through a wild world where descendants of the Greek gods walk beside you, beasts abound, and not everything—or everyone—is as it seems.” ~ Michael Northrop, New York Times bestselling author of the TombQuest series

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JOSHUA AND THE ARROW REALM BOOK TRAILER!

Thank you also to everyone who has helped me toward my goal of reaching 1,000,000 people through social media on JOSHUA AND THE ARROW REALM’s release day! I am using Thunderclap to gather all the social posts of support in advance so that they all launch simultaneously on August 30th, 2016 at 9am! With your help, my on-sale date will make a HUGE social impact! I’m over half way there! Won’t you help me reach my goal? Takes a few seconds to sign up to the Thunderclap campaign.

xxoo-Donna

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Pre-Order Giveaway for Joshua and the Arrow Realm!

By Donna Galanti

One month from today Joshua and the Arrow Realm, book two in the Lightning Road series, releases!

Join in the fun! From today through midnight August 14^th I’ll be running a pre-order giveaway. Pre-order Joshua and the Arrow Realm in any format and be entered to win a paperback copy of book one, Joshua and the Lightning Road – PLUS all these goodies below!

Email your receipt here and be automatically entered to win! The winner will be announced on my blog August 15^th. Comment on this post and receive an extra entry!

Pre-order now:

One winner will receive the grand prize of a Lost Realm map poster, lightning orb light-up ball, $25 B&N gift certificate, and paperback of book 1 in the series, Joshua and the Lightning Road. (U.S. Only). Send your receipt here.

How else can you join in the fun? I’d love for you to support my Thunderclap campaign through social media and zap the world with so many others about the release of Joshua and the Arrow Realm on August 30^th! It’s free and takes seconds to sign up HERE.

And bloggers buy levitra there’s still time to sign up here for the book trailer reveal on August 15^th that includes a giveaway too!

If you haven’t visited my Facebook page, I’m sharing snippets of the map of the Arrow Realm plus book excerpts there all month long until book release day. Pop by and see! Here’s one to share for now 🙂 .

Draft illustration and excerpt of the Arrow Realm tree houses where the Wild Childs live:

“Ash motioned us to leave with her when they were all gone, and we stepped outside onto the tree house platform. Purple night deepened and long shadows softened the craggy world. We stood on a plank road with roped netting rail that zigzagged from house to house and floated under the forest’s canopy in a sea of darkness. Green lights glowed soft through lopsided windows, and branch shadows wrapped the tiny shacks in prickly fingers. Leaves battered the houses in the sharp wind as the Wild Childs skulked amongst the trees.”

Thanks for all of your support everyone!

Joshua and the Arrow Realm Book Trailer + Sign up for the Reveal!

By Donna Galanti

I can’t believe Joshua and the Arrow Realm comes out next month! On August 30th take the lightning road back to a world of beasts, bandits, and heroes in book 2 in my Lightning Road series! Join Joshua in a new fight for power in the Arrow Realm. Kids are heroes too but can Joshua and his friends conquer an unstoppable evil? Perfect for reluctant readers and adventure lovers. READ the first two chapters!

Pre-order now!

And one month from today, August 15th, I’ll be doing an AMAZING book trailer reveal across many wonderful blogs.

The book trailer reveal includes:
Exclusive excerpt plus one grand prize of a Lost Realm map poster, lightning orb light-up ball, paperback of book 1 in the series, Joshua and the Lightning Road, and $25 Barnes &Noble gift card.(U.S. Only). Bloggers sign up here!

Check out a video of the “lightning orbs” my son and I goofed around making!

Want more? Check out all the great book blogs where I’ll be revealing the book trailer on August 15th and enter the giveaway too!

I am extremely grateful for all of your support! Your words as individuals are so meaningful, but together they can really impact the awareness of Joshua and the Arrow Realm on its release date.

To that end, I am using Thunderclap to gather all the social posts of support in advance so that they all launch simultaneously on August 30th, 2016 at 9am! With your help, my on-sale date will make a HUGE social impact!

My goal is to have 150 supporters and a reach of 500,000. I’ve over half way there!

Join me now in helping to reach the world with one message by signing up to this Thunderclap campaign. We will zap the world with our lightning message! Thank you for lending your voice to help make my book a success!

xxoo-Donna

Conferences, Reviews, Book Trailers + Pre-order Joshua and the Arrow Realm!

By Donna Galanti

Heading back to the beach soon!

It’s officially summer and it’s been a busy past month with events!

But I have to start with the full paperback cover reveal and very first review of Joshua and the Arrow Realm, releasing August 30th! Here are some fave snippets:

“Galanti has created another fast-paced, intricate tale that weaves together newly created myths with ancient ones and populates the world of Nostos with Greek gods and characters and monsters to thrill and chill the reader. This is wonderful adventure-fantasy from start to finish. I enjoyed this second book almost more than the first one. It had some fantastic characters.” Full review.

Are you a book blogger or avid reader who likes fantasy adventure and is interested in reading and reviewing Joshua and the Arrow Realm? Email me and I will send you an e-book advanced reader copy!

It’s also available for pre-order now and I’ll mail you a book mark if you do! Just email me the receipt and your address. 🙂
… And here’s the awesome full cover!

I’m also having super fun working on the book trailer for Joshua and the Arrow Realm. Want to help me shout it out? Sign up here for the trailer reveal on your blog! There’s a great pre-order giveaway that includes one grand prize of:

$25 Barnes & Noble gift card
Lightning orb light-up ball & bookmark
Lost Realm map poster and paperback of book 1 in the series, Joshua and the Lightning Road!
U.S. only. SIGN UP HERE.

Seriously, how cool is this lightning orb?

In between all this fun stuff, buy xanax final book edits, and schools visits this spring I was a guest author at several conferences. It’s always fun to travel with friends and meet up with writers and readers. And that’s just what I did!

At the Pennsylvania School Librarians Conference in Hershey, PA, May 13, I met a ton of enthusiastic librarians and booked some school visits – and of course sold books! Check out this talented group of authors I was lucky to hang with in Author’s Alley, Dianne K. Salerni, Janice Gable Bashman, Jodi Moore, Kerry Gans, and Lee Harper.

At the Pennwriters Annual Conference in Lancaster, PA, May 20-22, I presented sessions on How to Get Your Manuscript Past the Gatekeeper and 5 Things to do Before You Get a Book Deal. I was super inspired by the keynotes of friends and authors, Jonathan Maberry and Kathryn Craft! “It’s all about community and never giving up!”

Next up I cruised to Princeton, NJ, June 4-6, to attend the NJ Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI) Annual Conference and present sessions on The Foundations of World Building. I got to spend the weekend with some wonderful, talented writers like Erica George, Tracey Baptiste, Laurie Wallmark, and Jon Gibbs.

SCBWI NJ had two great keynotes. Opening Keynote David Weisner, author and illustrator, revealed how we can tell story through pictures alone. Closing Keynote by author Suzy Ismail was so inspirational. Her talk on writing and diversity made me laugh and cry! Check it out:

Happy summer everyone!

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