This morning, it is my great pleasure to welcome author Harmony Kent to the Write Stuff. Harmony is going to tell us about her latest book, and I know you guys will be as eager to read this one as I am. (Already pre-ordered my copy!) Without further ado, I will hand the imaginary microphone over. Harmony, take it away!
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Hi, everyone. Harmony here. Many thanks to Marcia for hosting me today. I have a new book on pre-order called FALLOUT, which is a post-apocalyptic dystopia. This novel started out life by playing a little game. I sat and closed my eyes and imagined an empty room … in that room, a vial appeared. A dull orange plastic thing covered in scratches. It sloshed when I shook it. From that tiny beginning, the world of Exxon 1 and its deadly virus was born.
Who dropped the vial?
Who found the vial?
BLURB:
WHEN EVERYTHING FALLS APART, WHAT CAN YOU DO?
The year is 3040.
The location is Exxon 1, part of a six-planet system in settled space.
Determined to avoid the mistakes of old Earth, the surviving humans avoided democracy and opted, instead, for a non-elective totalitarian system.
The new way worked well, until now.
A crazy, despotic president releases a nano-virus on the population.
No one was ready for the fallout. It came anyway.
In this post-apocalyptic world, can you stay safe?
EXCERPT:
Back in the bedroom, he stared at the copious blood smearing the window ledge through which he and Priya had made their escape. Panic seized him, and he dashed from the room, down the stairs, and to the woods.
Priya tried to pull away when he grabbed her and aimed the bright torch beam her way. ‘What are you doing?’
‘Keep still. I need to see.’
Kaleb yanked down the zip on her bloodied jumpsuit.
Priya slapped him.
He pulled back. ‘Sorry. I thought it was your blood.’
She glanced down at herself and gasped, hands going to her mouth. Then she scrabbled and clawed at her clothing. ‘Get it off. Get it off. Get it—’
Kaleb shook her, not wanting to hurt her to bring her out of her shock. Thankfully, she calmed. Pale and too thin, she wore an appalled expression on her grim face. Then she whispered one word, ‘Please.’
Pre-Order Fallout HERE
Author Harmony Kent
After spending around thirteen years as an ordained Buddhist monk, living in a Zen Buddhist temple, and six years after a life-changing injury following a surgical error, Harmony Kent returned to the world at the tender age of forty.
Now, she is famous for her laughter, and has made quite the name for herself … she’s also, um, a writer … and fairly well known for that too. She’s even won a few awards. Harmony lives in rural Cornwall with her ever-present sense of humour, adorable husband, and quirky neighbours.
Harmony is passionate about supporting her fellow authors.
Connect with Harmony on Social Media Here:
Website
Story Empire (co-authored)
Amazon Author Page
Twitter: @harmony_kent
LinkedIn: Harmony
Goodreads
Thanks so much for hosting me today, Marcia, and for pre-ordering FALLOUT. It’s lovely to be here, and I value your support. Hugs, Harmony 🙂
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Absolutely my pleasure to have you here today, Harmony! I hope it helps you get this one off to a great start! I’m very much looking forward to reading it, myself. 🙂 ❤
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So great to see Harmony here today with Fallout,Marcia. I love the exposure this book is getting in the blogosphere. I read an ARC copy and it’s a standout! Bravo to Harmony for an exceptional tale!
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Glad you enjoyed the post, Mae! I was very happy to be part of Harmony’s “team” for the release of this one. Can’t wait to read it,myself. Bravo, indeed! 🙂
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Thanks so much, Mae 😊
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An excellent excerpt, Harmony. Great to see such a fine book making the rounds.
Thanks for hosting, Marcia.
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Always happy to share here on The Write Stuff. 🙂
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Thanks, Staci 😊
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Thank you for hosting, Marcia. I’m looking forward to reading Fallout. I know it will be fantastic!
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You’re welcome, Gwen, and I agree with you. Can’t wait to read it, myself! 🙂
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Thanks so much, Gwen😊
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Great to see Harmony making the rounds with her new tale.
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Thanks, Craig 😊
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I have my copy on pre-order, too:) Can’t wait.
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We’ll all be reading at once! 😀
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Lol! 😂
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Woohoo! Thanks,
Denise 😁
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Lovely to see Harmony over here, Marcia.
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Thanks, Robbie 😊
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I agree, Robbie! 🙂 Glad you enjoyed the post.
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Good to see Harmony here, marcia. Fabulous excerpt, Harmony! It’s not always easy to choose what to use as an excerpt, but this was great! 🙂
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Thanks so much, Kevin. I’m delighted you like the excerpt 😊
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I already have my pre-order in… did it a week or so ago… Looking forward to getting it on my kindle fire. 🙂
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That’s fantastic to hear. Thanks so much, Kevin 🙂
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It was my pleasure to have Harmony as a guest blogger today, Keven. So glad you stopped by and that you liked the excerpt she chose. 🙂
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Thanks for hosting her, Marcia. 🙂
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Your life story sounds as amazing as your novel! I’ve just pre-ordered it (Fallout, not your life story!). 🙂
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I was thinking something similar the first time I read Harmony’s bio, too, Trish. It would probably make a really amazing book! Glad you ordered Fallout. I think it’s going to be great! 🙂
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Thanks so much, Trish! That’s lovely to see. I may just write my life story one of these days 🙂
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I have my copy pre-ordered. Congrats on the upcoming release!
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Me, too, Joan. I bet we are going to love it! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by today. 🙂
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Thanks, Joan. Huge smiles here 🙂
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A compelling excerpt! Thanks for sharing Marcia. Nice to meet Harmony here.
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Thanks, Balroop. Lovely to meet you too 🙂
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You’re welcome, Balroop. I always love sharing other authors’ work, especially when it sounds as exciting as this book does! 🙂
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Reblogged this on Archer's Aim and commented:
Here is a blog tour stop for Harmony Kent and her new book Fallout on The Write Stuff.
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Thanks for the reblog, PH 🙂
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My pleasure.
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That was an amazing excerpt, Marcia. The hairs on the back of my neck are still standing!
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That’s fantastic to see, Jaye and Anita. Thank you so much 🙂
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Glad you enjoyed it, Jaye. I loved sharing Harmony’s latest book, and can’t wait to read it, myself! 🙂
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