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New Release: Magical Mayhem

April 17, 2020 By Tina Glasneck

What started it as an idea is finally here! Magical Mayhem is sure to be a lot of fun, and I hope you will enjoy me on this journey for this new series.

Here is the blurb:

America has been colonized by Vampires, and it’s time for a culling. Only one person stands in their way: the Slayer!

Vampires have mostly left the idyllic community of Underwood alone, save for an annual lottery where the chosen are turned into ghouls or vampire food. When they choose Sunny’s eight-year-old brother, she has no choice but to pick up the mantle of Slayer.

Problem is, as a local community college student, she’s never killed a vampire and doesn’t have the faintest idea how to do it. Armed only with her determination and, joined by her motley crew of two wolf-shifters, a moody vampire, and a tech-savvy human, she’ll have to learn fast.

The oligarchy doesn’t know what it’s up against!

Join Sunny and her squad as they strive to survive, push back against the powers that be, and fight for the survival of mankind.

In this vampire-staking world, who’s going to win?

Grab your copy of this thrilling slow-burn reverse harem story that begins a new series by USA Today bestselling author Tina Glasneck.

Please note: This book is on pre-order and will be released on April 16, 2020. BookFunnel will send you an email as soon as the book is published so that you can download your copy.

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#1 New Release Three Little Words!

February 1, 2020 By Tina Glasneck

It is always exciting to bring something into the world, and Three Little Words being embraced by readers has me super happy!

Today, I thought to ask a poignant question: Are Vampires the new heroes?

When you think of vampires, what comes to mind? Are you thinking the handsome men with leather coats, thinking of Spike here from Buffy, or even the dashing Eric from True Blood? Maybe you’re even thinking of the daywalker, Blade?

For me, an 80s child, vampires walk this great line of sex appeal and pure danger. After all, the vampires of my generation would be more of The Lost Boys, From Dusk ‘Til Dawn, and even Vampires (starting James Woods).

These movies have walked with me, and even been a part of my life’s soundtrack.

Then the game changed with the likes of Underworld!

We had a vampire that was all of those great things and completely kick-butt! I mean, I don’t know about you, but I’d love to have the ability to leap off of skyscrapers and have black leather flutter around me.

Selene was completely lethal, but also had heart. I wanted someone who was strong, like Pam from True Blood or even Tera. There is something about when a person comes into their own.

Vampires have existed in folklore worldwide for centuries, but for most of us, vampires bring with it images of castles, bats, red satin-lined black capes, and Dracula. (I mean, King James — yes, that one connected to having his own version of the Christian Bible, wrote a dissertation on vampirism, connecting it to demon possession in 1597; and even most recently, there are people who identify as vampires, who drink human blood and declare that their bodies need it).

The thing about vampire stories is that we often enter their world after they’ve lived a very long time, and everyone knows the myth of creation, but maybe like Sookie Stackhouse we could discover this world alongside our characters, where a mystery is afoot, the supernatural world is hidden, and bam! What do you have to give up to become a vampire? What do you gain? Is being part of this elite group all unicorns and endless possibilities?

This was the forefront of my mind when creating the Order of the Dragon series. I wanted a character that would grow, but also reveal a hidden supernatural world, where magic is real, dragon-shifters lead the Order, and a rogue group wants to topple them all.

This week marks the release of the 4^th book in this dynamic, and series that continues to grow, Three Little Words, and I am overjoyed that you love this series just as much as I do.

I can’t wait to discover what magic is heading Leslie’s way next!

What do Ghostbusters and Buffy the Vampire Slayer have in common?

January 14, 2020 By Tina Glasneck

It all starts with a deadly grimoire… in ZERO HOUR

If you answered Urban Fantasy, you’d be correct.

Cornerstones of Urban Fantasy would be tv shows and movies like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Highlander, and Ghostbusters, as well as amazing authors like Laurel K. Hamilton, Kim Harrison and Jim Butcher.

One of my favorite genres to read is Urban Fantasy. Over the years, I’ve spent countless hours devouring the pages of numerous series and watching television shows that weave magic, mystery and an urban setting together. (Let’s be honest though, I’ve had a thing for fantasy since watching the Last Unicorn).

As a former post-conviction paralegal, and after cutting my writing teeth on dark crime fiction, I wanted to dive into a world that combined my love and interest or the supernatural with mystery elements in an modern-like setting. Yep, urban fantasy called me, you might say.

It was a no brainer, really.

Who wouldn’t want to have myth, magic and murders to solve? Challenge accepted.

And with it came the creation of the Order of the Dragon.

But, it wasn’t enough for me to have a kick-ass female character or a suave hero. It definitely wasn’t enough for there to be an epic battle or two. I wanted to create something that was close to my heart.

When I started writing Leslie, it was because I didn’t see or read characters that resonated with how I wanted to be seen. Most vampire stories start with some woman who has some sort of training to do something brave. But I wanted to take a writer who lived in the pages of her books and research. Sure, she knows one end of a gun from the other, but she’s never been that athletic fighter.

And she definitely never thought that she’d have to survive an attempted assault to thrive. Her changing into a vampire wasn’t her plan.

But how does the saying go: When we make plans the gods laugh.

Part of the conflict in this series is how Leslie has to come to terms with her new vampirism and this supernatural world. Even more, she has to find her way without necessarily giving up all that she’s earned and created over the years.

I didn’t create Leslie to be a fairytale-like character, waiting to be rescued. I want her to grow and change into a heroine, but most importantly, I want her to morph into this strong heroine for herself.

She’s walking this line, testing bonds, creating allies and figuring it out one novice-vampire step at a time.

Discover the Order of the Dragon series!