JP McLean

Writing Addictive Fiction

A Heartfelt Thank You

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Your cover love has been a very special Christmas gift, for which I am grateful. Please accept a heartfelt thank you to everyone who voted for Secret Sky in Kobo’s Cover Contest 2018.

Adam Croft BookcoverHearty congratulations to international best-selling author Adam Croft whose book cover for The Indie Author Mindset came out on top. Adam Croft writes thrillers, mysteries and self-help books. He’s sold more than a million books to date.

3D Cover for Secret Sky featuring sidelong image of the head and torso of a woman with long hair on a beach

Given the competition, I’m pretty happy to report that Secret Sky’s cover came in second overall, and it placed first in the Sci-Fi/Fantasy category. Congratulations and a special thank you to the design team at JD&J Book Cover Design.

On Christmas day, the fourth book in The Gift Legacy series, Lethal Waters, will be released. This fourth cover is another fine example of JD&J’s design work.

For a limited time, Lethal Waters will be available on pre-order for the special launch price of $0.99.

Click here to pre-order Lethal Waters.

Lethal Waters was formerly titled The Gift: Penance. If you own one of the originals, congratulations! You now have a collector’s edition. The fifth and never-before released book in the series, Deadly Deception will drop on January 8. As always, I’d love to hear your feedback. Just hit reply or contact me via the social media buttons.

Lethal Waters rebranded cover replaces Penance

Get your copy of Book 1, Secret Sky from Kindle with one click right here. And if ebooks aren’t your preference, click on the bookstore tab for other purchase options, or just click on the covers below.

Secret Sky Book CoverHidden Enemy Book CoverBuring Lies Book CoverLethal Waters Book Cover

Double Cover Reveal

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Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends, and safe travels to all of you making your way to visit loved ones this holiday. I’m so pleased to share a double cover reveal today.

These are the new covers for Hidden Enemy and Burning Lies. These are books 2 & 3 of The Gift Legacy. Covers designed by JD&J Book Cover Design.

And in the spirit of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the first three titles in The Gift Legacy are all available for a short time for just $0.99 each. Click the covers to order. You won’t get a better opportunity to own this series. Start reading Book 1 now, get a new release every two weeks through the holidays, and you’ll be caught up when two brand new books drop in January 2019!

Cover for Hidden Enemy Cover for Burning Lies

Enjoy Secret Sky today. And mark your calendars: November 27 is the release date for Hidden Enemy and December 11 is the release date for Burning Lies

I’ll see you again on Friday with super exciting news that I can’t wait to share! As always, I’d love to hear your feedback. Just hit reply or contact me via the social media buttons.

Get your copy of Secret Sky from your favourite retailer here. And if ebooks aren’t your preference, click on the cover below for other purchase options.

3D Cover collection for all formats of Secret Sky

Secret Sky, Hidden Enemy, and Burning Lies were formerly titled Awakening, Revelation, and Redemption. If you own one of the original titles, congratulations! You now own a collector’s edition.

Endorsement for The Gift: Betrayal

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Elinor Florence's testimonial in support of The Gift: BetrayalI’m thrilled to share another endorsement for The Gift: Betrayal. This one is from Globe and Mail and Toronto Star bestselling author Elinor Florence, who is not only a tremendous writer, but also an incredibly dedicated researcher. She honours Canadian veterans, and I’m proud to have her endorsement.

In this riveting recast of events that took place in Awakening, the viewpoint shifts to that of Emelynn Taylor’s first love, the darkly handsome Jackson. He may possess the same mysterious, life-altering gift as Emelynn does, but he has a very different perspective — especially when it comes to affairs of the heart. Author JP McLean possesses her own unique gift: the ability to bewitch her readers with her boundless imagination.”

– Elinor Florence, Bestselling Author of  Bird’s Eye View

Photo of Elinor Florence in a gardenElinor Florence

Elinor’s latest book, My Favourite Veterans: True Stories From World War Two’s Hometown Heroes is a collection of interviews with her favourite WWII veterans. Elinor writes a popular blog, Wartime Wednesdays, in which she shares these interviews, and many more interesting and heart-warming stories. She meticulously researches all of her work. Check it out. You’re sure to learn something new about Canada. Tomorrow is Remembrance Day. Please take a moment from your busy day to remember the men and woman who gave so much to each of us.

November 15 is the release date for The Gift: Betrayal. It’s on preorder right now and will be available in paperback and ebook at all the usual outlets. Watch this space for another endorsement for The Gift: Betrayal coming soon.
Lover Betrayed rebranded cover replaces Betrayal

Coming November 15!

3D Cover collection for all formats of Secret Sky

The bones for Lover Betrayed are buried in book I, Secret Sky. Pick up Secret Sky from your favourite retailer right here! Or click on the image for more purchase options.

Testimonial for The Gift: Betrayal

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Betrayal Book CoverI’ve received the first testimonial for The Gift: Betrayal, and I’m excited to share it with you.

JP McLean has a style and immediacy of detail that pulls the reader into a complex tale set with all-too-human characters ruled by their extraordinary capabilities. Exciting action and conflict of loyalties make this a fantastic page-turner.

– Kristina Stanley, Bestselling Author of the Stone Mountain Mystery Series.

When an author has a new book coming out, they often ask another author they respect and admire for a testimonial. It’s a small stamp of approval that gives readers confidence that the book is worth their time. Watch this space for another testimonial for the Gift: Betrayal.

Kristina Stanley

Not only is Kristina Stanley a bestselling author, but she and her partners are currently developing software called Feedback (now called Fictionary) that will help authors write better books.

“We’re developing Feedback to help writers create the best possible novel. You’ll be able to use Feedback in several phases of your writing.”– Kristina Stanley

November 15 is the release date for The Gift: Betrayal. It’s available now for preorder in paperback and ebook at all the usual outlets.

Lover Betrayed rebranded cover replaces Betrayal

Coming November 15!

3D Cover collection for all formats of Secret Sky

The bones for Lover Betrayed are buried in book I, Secret Sky. Pick up Secret Sky from your favourite retailer right here! Or click on the image for more purchase options.