Halloween is on it's way

With Halloween on it's way, I thought I'd do a fun post on what the characters of Twisted Bloodlines, would choose to wear for the occasion. Take a look :)

Megan chose to live in a fairy tale for the day. Bringing her favorite childhood character, snow white to life. I suppose it's kind of relevant, she does live in what some would view as a make believe world. Here is the costume she chose:

Jase, being somewhat of the joker in the family, decided to go for a jester costume. This could be viewed in several ways. Where he sees himself as a funny guy, some just see him as a joke, and not in a good way. Here's his costume for the night:

Blake, as we know is the mean and moody type, but also a huge western fan. He chose to become an outlaw for the day, although I think he kind of is one already. Here's his chosen costume:

Beth, being the mother of the household, sees herself as the enforcer. Diffusing arguments, and restoring peace among the residents. Her chosen outfit, is a rather raunchy policewoman. I bet Peter, wouldn't mind getting handcuffed. Here's her costume:

Devon, has chosen a fictional character also. He's a huge fan of Marvel, and his favorite being Captain America. Although, I actually can see a likeness. Devon is always helping people out. Here's his costume:

Callie, having come from the human world, is somewhat of a pirate fan. Since a child, she read every book involving pirates, and decided to honor it by becoming one for a day. Here's her costume:

Paul, also a fan of comic book hero's has decided to go as Hellboy. I think this is a rather fitting look for him. He's definitely moody, and a bit of a brute. Here's his costume:

Sabrina sees herself as a bit of a soldier. Combat is definitely her thing which is why she chose this particular costume:

Luke, as we know, is somewhat of a silent character. His feet seem to glide across the ground as though barely touching. The same applies in battle, he will have you defeated before you know he's there. He chose a ninja costume, very appropriate:

Peter is rather old school. His youth was filled with characters from the black and white era. His favorite, being that of Popeye, and that's who he's chosen to go as:

Talia, is definitely an outgoing person, but also a bit of a minx. She's chosen to go dressed as a she-devil, although given Trey's recent changes, definitely a suitable match. Here's her costume:

Lastly, we have Sean. He's going through a tough time at the moment. Especially with a few self-control issues. He has revealed being a huge fan of Jack Nicholson, especially his role in the shining. He's found himself this costume, it's a little strange but he seems happy with it:

So that's the casts, chosen costumes for Halloween night. Let's hope they have a good time, because days of enjoyment, are few and far between for them.

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Don't miss out, on your free copy of the first book in the Twisted Bloodlines series. There are only a few more slots left to fill, all I'm asking in return, is a review on Amazon. If you're interested, leave your name, and email address, either in the comments box below or email me direct at lujjacks@live.co.uk. For more details of the book, or others in the series, you can check out the previous posts :)

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We all love freebies, and I have one for you right now :) However, this is a conditional one. I'm looking for reviewers for Twisted Bloodlines, book one in the series. I need roughly around twenty lovely people, to leave reviews on Amazon, in exchange for a free copy of the book :) If you are interested, please leave your name, and email address, and my lovely publisher Miranda Stork will send you your free copy. You can either leave your details in the comment box, or email me directly at lujjacks@live.co.uk. I'll look forward to hearing from you, and happy reading :)
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Megan has never had what most would call a normal life.

Her childhood and teen years were spent on the run with her family, hiding from a horror so great it defines their world. Friends and homes are traded at a moment's notice to escape from their worst nightmares.

Years pass, and her mother settles down with her new step-father, a kind man who does his best to protect them. Life lulls into a safe pace, and Megan finally feels as though she has control of her future for the first time in her life. But that peace is shattered with the arrival of a new family member, one that bears a striking resemblance to a savior of her past...

Confused by her deep emotional connection to him, things unravel fast. She learns that the people she lives with, even her own family, are not what they seem. Her only friend who helped her piece her life back together changes overnight, and she is left dealing with the fallout on her own...

As events unfold, Megan finds herself face to face with the horror that has haunted her since childhood. But will she be able to escape from her twisted bloodline?

Past temptations

Now that book three has been released, I'm working on the fourth instalment in the series. Without divulging too much information, I can tell you, that it is centred around the characters pasts, and the people they used to know. We all advise that the past should be just that, 'The Past.' But sometimes it does cross our paths, as it has done in this book. What if the past held someone dear to you? Someone that you couldn't live without, but then it all went wrong. Maybe they hurt you, destroyed you so badly that you never thought you'd be able to come back from it. Would you allow them back into your life after that? Or would you turn them away, showing that you are stronger than ever, and their presence no longer affects you like it used to.

All these scenarios hold similarities to the characters in book four, especially Sean. His past has returned, one that was deeply disturbing, and has made him the man he is today. It still haunts him after all these years, and when he finds himself, once again staring it in the face, what will his reaction be?

We all have a past, whether good or bad. Some like to reminisce on it, claiming it was some of the best days of their lives. Others want nothing more than to bury it as deeply as they can, never to resurface again. What if you had unknowingly upset someone from the past? Maybe you didn't even know them, but your actions had affected them so badly, that they have come seeking revenge. Jase has no doubt upset a few females in his past, treating them as you would a tissue. Does his fate hold a woman scorned?

Perhaps you unwittingly affected someone you crossed paths with, just by being kind. That one passing moment, refusing to be wiped from their memory even after all these years. Maybe they come in search of you, hoping to rekindle a romance that was never there. Paul, was a heartbreaker in his time. Despite his macho attitude, I'm sure he has performed several random acts of kindness. Let's face it, plenty of females admire him, but would they go as far as to hunt him down?

What if you did something so bad to a person, that their family came in search of you? Only it didn't turn out quite as you would have expected. Luke, I'm sure, has plenty of enemies, and despite being more than capable of dealing with them, emotion is the one thing he lacks. Or is it?

We all have a past. There is no way of changing it, but we either learn from it, despise it, or cherish it.

The buildings of Twisted Bloodlines

Quite a few buildings are mentioned in the story, Megan's home, Blake's cottage etc. I decided to give you some sort of idea, of what they look like, and how I visualize them, to aid your imagination when you come across them :)
For those of you who are new to the series, I have also done this with the characters, portraying how I see their appearance. (You'll have to scroll through the previous posts to find it)
Book one is mainly situated around three buildings. First up is Megan's house:

I think it's a pretty cool house, lot's of action occurs on the porch roof :)












The next one, is Blake's cottage :

Plenty of action occurs in this property, as well as major milestones. Quite a lot of book one, is featured around this place.








The third one for this book is Deacon's house:

 A very nasty building indeed. This is one place you really don't want to visit, but unfortunately is featured through quite a lot of the series.








Lastly in book one it is Blake's parents house:

As you can see, they are not short of money, however the stay was brief, and rather unpleasant.








Book two includes a few new buildings, but again, Deacon's place is featured in the story. Starting with Peter's house, this is where things are mainly based:

Peter is also a wealthy man, and this is his families estate, and also where the cast of Twisted Bloodlines currently reside.





Luke's place:

Only a brief visit to this property, but far from uneventful, and most likely never to be returned to.









The Mage society:

Most of book two, and future books, including book three, are centered around this building. I'd like to say it's a pleasant one, but then I'd be lying :) Cool building though.

So there you have it, at least now you can put a building to a scene :)

Release day

Today is Curses and Deception, book three in the Twisted Bloodline series release day :) You can grab a copy at most good online stores, but I will give you the Amazon links for now.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Curses-Deception-3-Twisted-Bloodlines/dp/190981668X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404452975&sr=8-1&keywords=curses+and+deception
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Curses-Deception-Twisted-Bloodlines-Book-ebook/dp/B00LIAS0AI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1404452965&sr=8-2&keywords=curses+and+deception
http://www.amazon.com/Curses-Deception-Twisted-Bloodlines-Volume/dp/190981668X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404453033&sr=8-1&keywords=curses+and+deception
http://www.amazon.com/Curses-Deception-Twisted-Bloodlines-Book-ebook/dp/B00LIAS0AI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1404453060&sr=8-2&keywords=curses+and+deception

All three in the series are available to buy at most online stores, come and join the Twisted Bloodlines family :)

Judged by appearence

Sean, from the cast of Twisted Bloodlines has been labelled the silent, intellectual type. While this is almost true, he has a lot more depth to him than that. Sean, hasn't really featured much in the first three books, and I'm sure that when you read book four, you will be shocked by just how unexpected he turns out to be. We already know that Sean, and his twin, Paul were, in a sense abandoned by Beth, their mother. Did this have an effect on him? I'm sure it would have. And just what did happen in his past, before he re-joined his absent family? Was it a troublesome one, or a fairly smooth past that he endured? Our pasts do tend to reflect on our futures. Especially if it wasn't a pleasant one. Major events may play a role, in shaping who we are today, good or bad.
Sean, appears to be a pretty stable guy, but is he? Don't forget, the blood that runs through his veins, is shared with that of an evil, and extremely disturbed man. Could this be hereditary? Maybe in Sean's silence, he is actually secretly plotting the whole family's demise. Being abandoned, while your other siblings are favoured over you, could do that to a person. Jealousy, is an ugly emotion. Let's not forget, beneath his human exterior lies a fearsome panther. They live for the hunt, but who would be his prey?
Sean, is a complex character, and I've enjoyed digging into his darkest secrets, and finding out just who he really is. I'll leave it to you, to decide whether you think he is good, or bad, after you've found out what lurks beneath his silent front. They do say, beware of the quiet ones, but is it the case with Sean? Or are we judging him on what we see?
Happy reading :)