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We can hardly wait to show you the cover for L2L2 Publishing’s next release!

But before we do that, would you like to be involved?

That’s right, we want to include you in the reveal!

If this interests you, simply fill out the form below, and we’ll let you know if you qualify.

We need three things from you:

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That’s it! You will be emailed all necessary information Tuesday, July 19th.

Spots will fill quickly. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to be a part of Ending Fear’s cover reveal.

Thank you for joining us today!

~The L2L2 Publishing Team

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Zombie Takeover releases in less than two weeks!

To celebrate, we have three upcoming occasions.

First, the Facebook party. Michele Israel Harper will be giving away over 50 of her favorite books!

Join us Thursday evening, July 14th from 7-10 p.m. EST at this link: Zombie Takeover’s Facebook Party!

Second, $1.99 eBooks. That’s right. L2L2 Publishing’s summer special on all of our current ebooks coincides with Zombie Takeover’s release. We are happy to offer this amazing deal to you! Links below.

Third, the blog tour. A phenomenal group of bloggers will be featuring Zombie Takeover the week of its release. From Candace Marshall’s tips for surviving the zombie takeover to Harper’s top three spec fic picks, interviews, reviews, and so much more, these bloggers have lined up an incredible schedule.

Happy Reading!

~The L2L2 Publishing Team

Thursday, July 7th: Amy Brock McNew (www.AmyBrockMcNew.com) Interview: “It’s a Zombie Takeover!”
Friday, July 8th: Kristen Stieffel (www.newauthors.wordpress.com) Guest Post: “How I Overcame Fear and Wrote a Zombie Novel”
Saturday, July 9th: Laurie Lucking (www.landsuncharted.com) Guest Post: “My Top 3 Spec Fic Picks”
Sunday, July 10th: Robin Pack (www.snippetsoffaith.com) “Book Review by a Non-Zombie Fan”
Monday, July 11th: Robin Scobee (www.quillsandinkblotts.blogspot.com) Book Review
Tuesday, July 12th: Michele Israel Harper (www.MicheleIsraelHarper.com) Release Day Feature
Wednesday, July 13th: Jennette Mbewe (www.jlmbewe.com) “Candid with Candace: Surviving the Zombie Takeover”
Thursday, July 14th: Shayla Eaton (www.curiouserediting.com/blog) “Candace Marshall: The Heroine You Didn’t Know You Needed”/Facebook Party
Friday, July 15th: Ralene Burke (www.RaleneBurke.com) Post-Launch Feature

Amazon Links for the $1.99 Summer Special: (We’ll post B&N links the moment the prices are updated!)

Zombie Takeover: http://amzn.to/1Yo9yUf

Rebirth: http://amzn.to/1qScjzZ

Sinking: http://amzn.to/1OxfyRj

Wisdom & Folly One: http://amzn.to/2997ZWd

Wisdom & Folly Two: http://amzn.to/29cV6xH

Zombie Takeover

Zombie Takeover

Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Candace Marshall Chronicles, Book 1
Genre: Paranormal Fiction
Publication Year: 2016
ASIN: 1943788081
ISBN: 9781943788088

Finalist for the 2017 Excellence in Editing Award from Christian Editor Connection

Semi-finalist for the 2015 Genesis Award from ACFW

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I was the bravest, fiercest warrior, singlehandedly stopping the zombie apocalypse and earning the respect and admiration of those who fought with me. Just kidding. I pretty much peed my pants and wasted a ton of ammo. At least everyone else shot what they were aiming at. Me? Not so much. This is my story—me, Candace Marshall, the world’s biggest scaredy-cat, facing my biggest fear. Zombies. It was awesome. (As in, not at all.)

Candace Marshall hates zombie movies. She hates anything scary, in fact. In his usual way, her not-so-thoughtful boyfriend surprises her with advanced screening tickets to the latest zombie flick, complete with interactive features and a tour. For her birthday.

Horror becomes reality when an experiment gone wrong transforms her peaceful town into a mess of slathering zombies. Thrown together with the only other survivor, Gavin Bailey, her favorite actor and secret crush, she somehow fights her way out of the mess, making plenty of blunders and surprising herself with . . . courage?

But, just when Candace thinks it can’t get worse than zombies, it does.

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Zombie Takeover by Michele Israel Harper releases from L2L2 Publishing July 12th, 2016. This humorous adventure follows Candace Marshall, world’s biggest scaredy-cat and klutz, as she tackles her greatest fear. Zombies.

Zombie Takeover’s Facebook Party will be Thursday, July 14th. More details soon.

Ending Fear by Deanna Fugett releases this fall.

Meet Fear. Thrown from the Gliding Lands as a baby, Fear has known only abuse. She experiences love for the first time when a Downer family takes her in and showers her with kindness. Then her little sister, Happy, is kidnapped and taken to the Gliding Lands to serve as a temple prostitute. Can Fear overcome her name, go to the place she fears above all, and rescue Happy in time?

We cannot wait to introduce this captivating story to you.

This winter, L2L2 will be publishing an anthology compiled by the Heartland Christian Writers. Acquisitions editor Michele Israel Harper was approached for this project, and she is excited to bring you this collection of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and prose.

We do not have exact dates at this time, but we also hope to bring you Drifting: Book Two of the Sinking Trilogy by Sarah Armstrong-Garner and Reconciliation: Book Two of the Reluctant Warrior Chronicles by Amy Brock McNew early 2017.

Sign up to receive updates on future releases and other author news. Ending Fear’s cover will be revealed soon!

Happy Reading!

~The L2L2 Publishing Team

Zombie Takeover

Zombie Takeover

Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Candace Marshall Chronicles, Book 1
Genre: Paranormal Fiction
Publication Year: 2016
ASIN: 1943788081
ISBN: 9781943788088

Finalist for the 2017 Excellence in Editing Award from Christian Editor Connection

Semi-finalist for the 2015 Genesis Award from ACFW

Buy from Amazon
Buy from Barnes and Noble
Buy from Amazon Kindle
Buy from Barnes and Noble Nook
Buy from Kobo
Buy from Apple Books
About the Book

I was the bravest, fiercest warrior, singlehandedly stopping the zombie apocalypse and earning the respect and admiration of those who fought with me. Just kidding. I pretty much peed my pants and wasted a ton of ammo. At least everyone else shot what they were aiming at. Me? Not so much. This is my story—me, Candace Marshall, the world’s biggest scaredy-cat, facing my biggest fear. Zombies. It was awesome. (As in, not at all.)

Candace Marshall hates zombie movies. She hates anything scary, in fact. In his usual way, her not-so-thoughtful boyfriend surprises her with advanced screening tickets to the latest zombie flick, complete with interactive features and a tour. For her birthday.

Horror becomes reality when an experiment gone wrong transforms her peaceful town into a mess of slathering zombies. Thrown together with the only other survivor, Gavin Bailey, her favorite actor and secret crush, she somehow fights her way out of the mess, making plenty of blunders and surprising herself with . . . courage?

But, just when Candace thinks it can’t get worse than zombies, it does.

Other Books in the "Candace Marshall Chronicles"
Look Inside
Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the page above are "affiliate links." This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

In case you haven’t heard, L2L2 Publishing will be accepting submissions at Realm Makers this year.

What exactly is Realm Makers? We’re so glad you asked.

Realm Makers is a speculative Christian writers’ conference, geared toward writers who love the fantastical, the weird, and the out of this world.

To quote their website, their mission is:

To provide a faith-friendly symposium for writers and artists, focused on science fiction, fantasy, and all their sub-genres. Whether participating artists wish to gear their content for the inspirational or mainstream marketplace, they have a place at Realm Makers.

Realm Makers recently featured acquisitions editor Michele Israel Harper on their blog, Faith and Fantasy Alliance. Harper will be representing L2L2 Publishing at this event, and she expounds in this article on what to expect at your pitch session as well as what to bring.

Read the article here.

Will you be able to attend Realm Makers this year? Not sure?

Learn all about the conference here. There is truly nothing like it.

We look forward to meeting with you!

Happy Reading!

~The L2L2 Publishing Team

*Realm Makers Banner created and copyrighted ©2016 by Becky Minor. Used by Permission.

Thank you so much! Rebirth’s launch was a smashing success–all because of you.

We especially want to thank each blogger who took the time to read and review Rebirth or to interview Amy Brock McNew for her blog tour.

It was an amazing tour! (Don’t take our word for it; check out all fifteen (15) stops below!)

And thank you everyone who came to Amy’s Facebook and physical launch parties. Ninety-one (91) guests attended Amy’s Facebook Launch Party, and seventeen (17) won prizes. Congratulations to each winner! It looks like next time we’ll need quite a few more prizes. :)

Those who came to Amy’s physical release party at Boondocks Food & Spirits–thank you as well. It was such a whirlwind celebration; so many came to see Amy and have her sign their book!

We cannot wait to hear what you think of Amy’s new release, Rebirth. Comment below and let us know!

Or better yet, leave your review on Goodreads, AmazonB&N, and/or iBooks! Nothing supports an author more than an honest review.

We can’t say it enough: Thank you for all you have done!

Happy Reading!

~The L2L2 Publishing Team

Zachary Totah: www.ZacharyTotah.com “Character Interview with Amy Brock McNew”

Michele Israel Harper: www.MicheleIsraelHarper.com “Review of Rebirth by Amy Brock McNew”

Jennette Mbewe: www.jlmbewe.com “Interview: Amy Brock McNew”

Ralene Burke: www.RaleneBurke.com “A Book Date with Amy!”

Laurie Lucking: www.landsuncharted.com “Interview with Amy Brock McNew + Review of Rebirth

H.A. Titus: www.hatitus.com “5 Minutes with Amy Brock McNew”

Liz Carr: www.pennymindingmom.com “Rebirth: Book One of the Reluctant Warrior Chronicles

Robin Pack: www.snippetsoffaith.com “Rebirth: A Book Review”

Deanna Fugett: www.quillsandinkblotts.blogspot.com “Interview with Author Amy Brock McNew”

Janeen Ippolito: www.janeenippolito.com “Book Review: Rebirth by Amy Brock McNew”

Amy Brock McNew: www.AmyBrockMcNew.com “There Be Dreams”

Marie-Theres Werner: www.thinkjournalisticblog.wordpress.com “Rebirth: Book One of the Reluctant Warrior Chronicles

Gretchen E. K. Engel at Scriblerians: www.thescriblerians.wordpress.com “Interview with Amy Brock McNew”

Kristen Stieffel at New Authors Fellowship: www.newauthors.wordpress.com “Time Is On My Side”

Avily Jerome: www.AvilyJerome.com “Book Review–Rebirth by Amy Brock McNew”

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Join us this evening for Rebirth’s launch party on Facebook. Prizes will be given away from 8-10pm EST.

Prizes include signed copies of Rebirth, Rebirth paraphernalia, and many eBooks and paperbacks of Amy’s favorite novels.

Then join us tomorrow for Amy’s release celebration at Boondocks Food & Spirits in Kokomo, Indiana, 5-8pm EST.

And a special thank you to Serena Chase for featuring Rebirth on USA Today’s Happily Ever After blog! We couldn’t be more thrilled.

Read the article here.

And thank you, dear reader, for all you have done to make Rebirth’s launch a success. We hope to see you soon!

~The L2L2 Publishing Team

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We are so pleased to announce the much-anticipated, award-winning novel, Rebirth: Book One of the Reluctant Warrior Chronicles, by Amy Brock McNew releases today.

Stop by Amy’s website to read her celebration post!

And check out the rest of Amy’s blog tour here.

Amy will be giving away lots of prizes at her Facebook Release Party in just two short days on Thursday, May 26th from 8-10pm EST. We hope to see you there!

And if you live in or near Kokomo, Indiana, Amy is hosting a physical launch celebration at Boondocks Food & Spirits on Friday, May 27th from 5-8pm EST.

Whether you are able to join us for any of these events or not, we hope you absolutely adore Amy’s new novel.

Happy Reading!

~The L2L2 Publishing Team

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We are so excited to announce Amy Brock McNew’s blog tour schedule, Facebook release party, and physical launch party for Rebirth, Book One of the Reluctant Warrior Chronicles.

Rebirth releases from L2L2 Publishing on May 24th, 2016.

The blog tour spans from May 16th through the 27th, with an unique post every single day from a plethora of bloggers and reviewers.

Rebirth’s Facebook party kicks off at 8pm on Thursday, May 26th, and goes until 10pm EST. Prizes include many books, ebooks, and Rebirth-themed prizes, such as notebooks, jewelry, mouse pads, and more.

Amy’s physical launch party will be held at Boondocks Food and Spirits in Kokomo, Indiana, on Friday, May 27th from 5 to 8pm. The address is as follows:

115 W. Sycamore Street, Kokomo, IN 46901, (765) 450-8384

Amy will be signing books and giving away a massive door prize of “Liz and Ryland’s favorite foods,” as well as a signed copy of her new release.

Visit Boondock’s Facebook page if you would like to plan your trip to see Amy and get your very own signed copy of Rebirth!

The blog tour schedule is as follows:

Monday, May 16th: Zachary Totah (www.ZacharyTotah.com) Interview with the Characters of Rebirth

Tuesday, May 17th: Michele Israel Harper (www.MicheleIsraelHarper.com) Book Review

Wednesday, May 18th: Jennette Mbewe (www.jlmbewe.com) Unique Author Interview

Thursday, May 19th: Ralene Burke (www.RaleneBurke.com) Fun Mix Launch Post Plus Review

Friday, May 20th: Laurie Lucking (www.landsuncharted.com) Unique Author Interview

Friday, May 20th: H.A. Titus (www.hatitus.com) Unique Author Interview

Saturday, May 21st: Liz Carr (www.pennymindingmom.com) Book Review

Sunday, May 22nd: Robin Pack (www.snippetsoffaith.com) Book Review

Monday, May 23rd: Deanna Fugett (www.quillsandinkblotts.blogspot.com) Unique Author Interview

Monday, May 23rd: Janeen Ippolito (www.janeenippolito.com) Book Review

Tuesday, May 24th: Amy Brock McNew (www.AmyBrockMcNew.com) Release Day Feature!

Wednesday, May 25th: Marie-Theres Werner (www.thinkjournalisticblog.wordpress.com) Book Review

Thursday, May 26th: Gretchen E. K. Engel at Scriblerians (www.thescriblerians.wordpress.com) (Facebook Party Day!) Unique Author Interview, focusing on Amy’s early days

Friday, May 27th: Kristen Stieffel at New Authors Fellowship (www.newauthors.wordpress.com) Post-Launch Feature

Friday, May 27th: Avily Jerome (www.AvilyJerome.com) Book Review Plus

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We cannot wait until you can hold your very own copy of Rebirth. Join us as we celebrate Amy Brock McNew and her latest release.

Happy Reading!

~The L2L2 Publishing Team

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Rebirth: Book One of the Reluctant Warrior Chronicles is now available for preorder!

“An action-packed tale of classic good versus evil from the depths of human despair and heights of God’s grace. Filled with romance, betrayal, love, loss and ultimate triumph.”
—Tosca Lee, New York Times bestselling author of Legend of Sheba

“With crisp writing, relentless action, and breathless stakes, Amy Brock McNew’s Rebirth will grab readers from the first page and keep them riveted until the last. Liz Brantley is sure to claim a spot on the list of favorite kick-butt heroines right alongside Black Widow and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Fans of gritty urban fantasy won’t want to miss this ride!”
—Evangeline Denmark, author of Curio

“An intriguing debut from a fresh new voice that merges the spiritual and the supernatural, creating an inventive Christian Fantasy in the style of Peretti and Myers. Plus, there’s a bossy angel and a kick-butt heroine with a sword, folks!”
—Rachel A. Marks, author of Darkness Brutal

Now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iBooks, and Kobo.

Don’t wait! The special preorder ebook price of $2.99 will go up to $4.99 the day after the launch party. Order your copy now.

Happy Reading!

~The L2L2 Publishing Team

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We have confirmed our schedule of events for 2016. If you happen to be in the area, please stop by and see us!

First stop: Kingdom Come Festival ~ June 17-18, 2016 ~ Facebook Page ~ Event Page

Howard Co. Vietnam Veterans Organization Grounds ~ 8313 County Rd. E 400 S ~ Greentown, IN

Kingdom Come Festival is a free Christian Rock Concert, dedicated to ministry and outreach. We are thrilled to be a vendor at Kingdom Come Festival 2016.

Teen Con ~ Saturday, July 23, 2016 ~ 12-3pm ~ Website

New Castle-Henry Co. Public Library ~ 376 South 15th Street ~ New Castle, IN 47362

The New Castle-Henry Co. Public Library is a lovely structure, rich in history and overflowing with innovation. Krystal Stanich is overseeing the 2nd Teen Con at NCHCPL after a very successful event last year.

The Courier Times wrote an article on last year’s event, and The Star Press has an image gallery from last year. IndyWebComics has a feature on this year’s event. Check them out to see what this event will be like! And come see us!

Realm Makers ~ July 28-30, 2016 ~ Website

Villanova University ~ 800 E. Lancaster Avenue ~ Villanova, PA 19085

Realm Makers is a writers’ conference where faith and fantasy collide. Anything fun, crazy, and “out there” goes. Frequently referred to by attendees as the most fun writers’ conference in existence, we encourage you to experience it for yourself.

Also, we have an exclusive opportunity for those attending Realm Makers. Love2ReadLove2Write Publishing will be accepting submissions at the 2016 Realm Makers. Since general submissions will not open until early next year, this is an excellent opportunity for authors to show us their best work. Michele Israel Harper, author and acquisitions editor, will be representing us at this event.

Gen Con Indy 2016 ~ August 4-7 ~ Website

Indiana Convention Center ~ 100 S. Capitol Ave ~ Indianapolis, IN 46225

Hailed as “the best four days in gaming,” Gen Con Indy is much more than the elaborate games for which it is known. Outstanding costumes, author alley, exhibitions, award-winning artists and authors, and thousands of events make up just a smidgeon of this highly-anticipated occasion.

And this year, we get to be a part of it. Wear your best costume, come see us at author alley, and get your game on!

American Christina Fiction Writers Conference ~ August 25-28, 2016 ~ Website

Omni Hotels & Resorts ~ Omni Nashville Hotel ~ 250 Fifth Avenue South ~ Nashville, TN 37203

We have been approved as a vendor for ACFW’s Marketplace! This is an exciting opportunity for L2L2 Publishing, and we hope to meet many aspiring and well-established authors, as well as enjoy ACFW classes and the relaxation the resort has to offer. This is the largest Christian writers’ conference, and it is truly thrilling to be a part of the voice of Christian fiction. Will we meet you there?

Indiana Faith and Writing Conference (IFWC) ~ October 28-29, 2016 ~ Website

Anderson University ~ 1100 E. Fifth Street ~ Anderson, IN 46012

Our final event for the year will be Anderson University’s Indiana Faith and Writing Conference.

This small writers’ conference is rich in academic and CBA publishing information, with exciting workshops this year about pitching and writing one’s first screenplay, writing unforgettable characters, and the fine art of handling rejection.

Our fiction will tentatively be at IFWC’s book fair.

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Our publishing house will be represented at each of these events, displaying our fiction, and featuring a few of our authors to sign their books for you. We hope to see you there!

~The L2L2 Publishing Team

Honorable Mentions:

These events were either sold out, at the same time as other events, or simply too much to plan in one year. But if you are able to attend, they are worth mentioning. We would love to be there as well!

Indiana Comic Con ~ vendor tables sold out ~ April 29-May 1 ~ Website

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Book Expo America 2016 ~ Website

Absolutely everything new and trending in the book publishing industry.

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PENCON ~ May 19-21 ~ Colorado Springs, CO ~ Website

The only conference focused solely on editing! We hope to be there next year!

Kathy Ide, author of Proofreading Secrets of Bestselling Authors and founder of The Christian Pen: Proofreaders and Editors Network, also began PENCON. This is their third year. Exciting schedule of editing classes!

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Taylor University’s Professional Writing Conference ~ August 5-6 ~ Website

Taylor University has one of the top Professional Writing Degrees in the Country, and this is their first year hosting a writers’ conference. Their line-up of speakers, editors, and agents is incredible. And the two-day conference is only $99 for two full days. We would love to be able to go! It just happens to be the same time as Gen Con this year.

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Indiana Authors Awards ~ Indianapolis Main Library ~ October 29 ~ Website

A day full of free classes, and a black-tie awards banquet in the evening.

It is the same weekend as the Indiana Faith and Writing Conference.

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Will you be able to attend any of these events?

Comment below and let us know!