Sunday, July 24, 2016

Stranger Things - This summer's must binge Netflix Original


The hype is strong when it comes to the Netflix Original STRANGER THINGS. And guess, what, it's all true. This supernatural science fiction thriller series hits the nail on the head. If you were an 80's kid, this TV series is one giant nostalgic feel. Steeped in everything 80's, the producers got everything right, down to the mud brown tupperware, rusty orange fabric hues, and banana seat bikes.  All of this, mixed with the brilliant sci fi minds of the 21st century, make for a show that you can't turn off. Winona Ryder delivers, as an over stressed mother searching for her missing son.


Here's the Netflix blurb: "A love letter to the supernatural classics of the 80’s, Stranger Things is the story of a young boy who vanishes into thin air. As friends, family and local police search for answers, they are drawn into an extraordinary mystery involving top-secret government experiments, terrifying supernatural forces and one very strange little girl.”

Thankfully this series doesn't end with a cliffhanger. Episode 8, "The Upside Down," answers most of our questions  and ties the first season up with a nice little bow that will leave you smiling. It also leaves a few strings of hope for a continuation of the series. I'm hoping Netflix signs on for more and that the producers are able to deliver the same magic.



  

Thursday, June 23, 2016

A Review: Beyond the Stars: A Planet Too Far: a space opera anthology





I got my paws on a copy of Beyond the Stars: A Planet Too Far, and it was amazing!

Awesome collection of short stories. I read this entire collection all in one sitting and then went back to re-read again. I highly recommend this anthology.



5/5 twinkling stars!





The Blurb:
On the heels of the bestselling DARK BEYOND THE STARS anthology comes another collection of spectacular tales by eleven authors both well-known and brand new.

Space opera. Big, sprawling sci-fi stories that encompass strange new worlds, alien life forms, and deep space battles. You'll find all of that here.

Take a journey across the galaxy with these short stories and go BEYOND THE STARS to A Planet Too Far...

"I absolutely loved this book. All the different stories were great. My favorite characters were Alex White and Zelle. I recommend this to anyone who loves urban fantasy and space stories." SciFi/Fantasy Enthusiast

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Let Her Go is on sale, this month only!


It's finally on sale!

My KindleScout winning title, Let Her Go has been discounted by the publisher. You can get this book (and a few others) for $1.99 (original price $3.49). Follow this link to see the available books. There are some other great reads that are on sale for the month of June as well.
Pick them up on the cheap!
Happy Reading,
M. R. Pritchard

• Only the 30 Kindle books advertised are eligible for this promotion – you can use your credit to purchase all 30 of the Kindle books below for $1.99 each. To purchase a Kindle book, click on it, then click the "Buy now with 1-Click" button. Please note that the price shown will not change, but your credit will be applied to your purchase automatically, reducing the purchase price of each Kindle book to $1.99. You may use your credit toward multiple eligible Kindle book purchases (up to 30 in total). To make another purchase, simply come back to this page and select another Kindle book.

• After making your purchase, you may confirm that your credit was applied by checking your order confirmation, which will be sent to you by e-mail. You may also review order details on Amazon.com - but please note that the discount will not be reflected in your order details until the order finishes processing.

• Complete your order before this promotion expires at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on July 1, 2016.

copy and paste this link for the deal: https://www.amazon.com/b?node=12573935011



Monday, May 23, 2016

Morning Star by Pierce Brown






 I finally splurged and bought myself a copy of Morning Star, the third book in the Red Rising Trilogy. Wow. Wow wow wow wow. Brown blew this one out of the atmosphere. There are scenes from Red Rising that I will always love, but Morning Star takes the cake in this trilogy. Amazing. Awesome. Couldn't have been better.  Now what do I do with my life? Enter book hangover.

5/5 stars








The Blurb:
Darrow would have lived in peace, but his enemies brought him war. The Gold overlords demanded his obedience, hanged his wife, and enslaved his people. But Darrow is determined to fight back. Risking everything to transform himself and breach Gold society, Darrow has battled to survive the cutthroat rivalries that breed Society’s mightiest warriors, climbed the ranks, and waited patiently to unleash the revolution that will tear the hierarchy apart from within.

Finally, the time has come.

But devotion to honor and hunger for vengeance run deep on both sides. Darrow and his comrades-in-arms face powerful enemies without scruple or mercy. Among them are some Darrow once considered friends. To win, Darrow will need to inspire those shackled in darkness to break their chains, unmake the world their cruel masters have built, and claim a destiny too long denied—and too glorious to surrender.

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

A #Kindlescout winner!



I am so pleased to announce that Nightingale Girl won the Kindle Scout Campaign! Yahoo!

Thank you to everyone who nominated the book and helped spread the word.

I'll keep everyone updated as soon as I receive notification of the release date.

Thanks again!



Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Nominate Nightingale Girl on KindleScout

Hey guys,
If you've been anxiously awaiting the sequel to 'Sparrow Man' the wait is over!
'Nightingale Girl' is up for nomination on KindleScout. Read the preview, nominate the book, share the links. If the book wins a publishing contract you get a free copy!!




If you haven't read 'Sparrow Man,' read it for free on Kindle Unlimited





Editorial Reviews for SPARROW MAN:



"Tantalizingly suspenseful, sending delicious shivers down the readers' spine! Not only are you engrossed in the story, but you really love both Meg and Sparrow Man. Meg isn't simply an empty vehicle of a main character, a host for the reader's experiences and reactions to everything going on in the book. She is her own person, clearly defined, and we respect her strong will and her grit." -Jessica Crawford, The Sentient

A 2014 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Contestant
"I was hooked from the get-go..." -ABNA Expert Reviewer

"It's unfortunate that one can't predict or be a part of aiding which books go viral, as Sparrow Man by M.R. Pritchard is certainly worthy of such reward ... this novel took me by complete surprise. What I thought was a simple zombie story morphed into something wild and completely unforeseen. Yet it fit perfectly within the world Pritchard has created, mysteries unfolding into fantastical developments. The eclectic characters were a joy to follow and the romance unfolded without being forced."-TheBehrg, KindleScout winning author of Housebroken












Tuesday, March 15, 2016

A review SIX by R. E. Carr

Six (Rules Undying Book 2)






R. E. Carr writes another paranormal tale filled with awesomeness and... werewolf tails. Spunky and rich in geekdom, Carr's prose flows so well you'll forget to put the book down - except to make yourself one of the many mouthwatering dishes described. Building on the world created in FOUR, SIX is true entertainment. 

5/5 stars. 

The Blurb:

Paige Carmichael has one simple rule: don’t rock the boat. She lives a quiet life in the suburbs with an adequate boyfriend and a job that pays the rent, all the while trying to hide the fact that she’s the daughter of a world-renowned paranormal investigator. Her happy bubble bursts when the father she’s tried so hard to forget appears at her door with an ominous message—vampires are real.

Paige’s safe little life doesn’t have secretive strangers that hide from the sun, arcane laws, or mysterious covens that stretch back for eons, but change as sure as the cycle of the moon is headed her way. Unfortunately for Paige, it’s a dog-eat-dog world, and if she doesn’t learn to adapt and discover her own inner strength, she might just find herself at the bottom of the food chain—quite literally.