Omega Reader Wanted - Read a Series Backwards!

Ever Read a Series Backwards?

I will never be able to read my own books for the first time. Can't happen.
 

But, if I could, I'd love to read The Shapeshifters' Library backwards. I'd start with my personal favorite Reprinted (Book 4). FIRST!
I feel a lot of fantasy readers would have fun doing just that. If that idea makes you cringe and whimper, it's not for you. Just stop reading.

But, if you're intrigued - Here's the challenge!
 

I'm looking for a fantasy reader who has NOT read any of the four books in my series.

• Must love dogs
• Adore libraries
• Possess a quirky imagination
• Have an open mind about werewolves

If that's a fit, send me an email and I’ll give you Reprinted (Book 4 in my series) in the ebook format of your choice. 

1. Read it. Tell me what you think.
2. l send you Book 3. Same deal.
3. Next Book 2... 
4. Then Book 3...

And finally after you've read the FINAL three books, you get BOOK 1 - Released. Let me blog about your experience and together we might start a new trend.

The Shapeshifters' Library's new dogs

The Shapeshifters’ Library Series Light fantasy  for the dog lover who lusts for books adores libraries. Comic villains, smart sweet heroines, and brave intelligent heroes share a world where dogs talk and librarians battle werewolves to protect knowledge.

Meet my cover models - three boys and one lovely lady:

 

• Chronus, the Old English Sheepdog hero of Released (he's the image of Jonathan, my forever dog)

• Cynerik, the Mastiff hero of Retrieved

• Bliss, the brave beautiful heroine of Recovered

• Pacifico, the smallest but smartest, hero of Reprinted heads for the Caribbean

Each has a story to tell and in human form are as enchanting as when they change into four legged beings:

 

• Chronus, Headmaster of the hidden academy in Released

• Cynerik, archaeologist hero in Retrieved

• Bliss,  children's librarian heroine in Recovered

• Pacifico, computer guru, millionaire, smartest hero in Reprinted 

   

              Special series pricing beginning January 28th

New Canine Cover Models

The Shapeshifters’ Library Series Light fantasy  for the dog lover who lusts for books adores libraries. Comic villains, smart sweet heroines, and brave intelligent heroes share a world where dogs talk and librarians battle werewolves to protect knowledge.

I've been busy training dogs for my NEW covers!   They're all gentle sweeties, but sometimes get bored posing for covers. Meet my cover models - three boys and one lovely lady:   Chronus, the Old English Sheepdog hero of Released (he's the image of Jonathan, my forever dog) Cynerik, the Mastiff hero of Retrieved Bliss, the brave beautiful heroine of Recovered Pacifico, the smallest but smartest, hero of Reprinted heads for the Caribbean Each has a story to tell and in human form are as enchanting as when they change into four legged beings. Now scroll down to see this season's gifts. A free Christmas romance novella, perfect with a pumpkin latte (or a rum punch). And a Goodreads Giveaway. Thanks for letting me share my news and please tell your friends, Amber

Read for FREE through the season Christmas on Wherever Island is the "warmest" story I've written. Maybe it was the season, but a lonely northern girl needed to find herself on a sunny island with a hot hero. Amazon Kindle Smashwords

Goodreads Book Giveaway

Reprinted

by Amber Polo

Giveaway ends December 09, 2016.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

Enter Giveaway

Released - Kindle Edition Free!

Free January 14-18

"Released"
The Shapeshifters' Library: Book 1

 Love dogs and books and light shifter stories?

“Released” is free  on Kindle
And 
"Retrieved" (bOOk 2)
only $.99
A great way to start the series
continuing with 
Recovered (#3)
and 
Reprinted (#4)

The series Kirkus calls
 "A fanciful read that remains loyal to its noble principles."
***
"Ms. Polo has taken the old, tired mythology of shapeshifters
and created a wonderful new concept based on the intelligence of dogs..."
Deborah Riley-Magnus
***
Read an excerpt
and 
  Watch the series trailer  

 

The Shapeshifters' Library Book Trailer

A Movie Premiere for The Shapeshifters' Library

The Shapeshifters' Library

The Movie!

Well, sort of, the books are better but I truly love my book trailer.
Special thanks to Stacie Stopen and S Squared Productions for creating (and nursing) my wonderful book video. Stacie seemed to know just what each book was about and found some images that revealed parts of my characters, even I didn't know. Now, that is one talented videographer!

And getting to meet her offline in person at Buildin' the Dream just made it better.

Find S Squared on Facebook or their website  

Where books become art one cover or video at a time…

A Movie Premiere for The Shapeshifters' Library

Tah dah!

The Shapeshifters' Library

The Movie!

Well, sort of, the books are better but I truly love my book trailer.
Special thanks to Stacie Stopen and S Squared Productions for creating (and nursing) my wonderful book video. Stacie seemed to know just what each book was about and found some images that revealed parts of my characters, even I didn't know. Now, that is one talented videographer!

And getting to meet her offline in person at Buildin' the Dream just made it better.

Find S Squared on Facebook or their website  

Where books become art one cover or video at a time…

The Wassail Gingerkuchen Excerpt from "Released"

The Wassail Gingerkuchen
Excerpt

“May I escort you, Mistress?” He led her into the Reading Room alight with glowing candles and whispered, “Don’t they look real? The only bad news is the man you hired to play St. Nicholas came down with the flu.

“What will I do?” Alarmed, Liberty fumbled in the brocade pouch at her waist for her cell phone. “We can’t do this without St. Nicholas.”

“You will have your St. Nicholas, madam.” Gregory stepped close to her side and smiled down at her. “I have experience.” He gently placed her arm on his. His St. Nicholas outfit was no rented Santa costume. The smooth velvet of his red jacket caressed her bare arm. The ruffled shirt, tight black pants, and high black boots complemented his masculine form perfectly. 

Before Liberty could speak, Lily announced, “Wassail time.”

Aldwyn, in a dinner jacket, entered carrying a steaming silver punch bowl, followed by Emma and Rebecca holding platters piled high with spicy, fragrant gingerkuchen.

Liberty whispered to Gregory, “Is it safe for you here?”

“Perfectly safe. This is a magic night.”

Outside the window, a flash of lights illuminated the huge outdoor tree and they heard the loud “Ah” as the people of Shipsfeather gasped in pleasure.

The strains of “Greensleeves” floated from the Local History Room. Liberty didn’t remember hiring a quartet.

        

Within moments the library doors were thrown open and guests paraded in. Gregory served wassail and Liberty passed out warm gingerkuchen, greeting smiling Shipsfeather residents and their visitors. Many of Liberty’s regular library patrons passed by. Gregory embraced members of old Shipsfeather families. An elderly gentleman called him. Chronus and a woman with a British accent curtsied and addressed him as Sir Gregory. Replying to foreign visitors in their own languages, Gregory was the perfect host. He looked handsome, courtly, and comfortable in ruffled shirt and velvet jacket and each guest lit up at his attention. 

And the Recipe

St. Nicholas Wassail

From The Shapeshifters’ Library celebration in “Released”

4 cups apple juice or cider

2 cups cranberry juice

1 cup orange juice

1 cup pineapple juice

1/3 cup brown sugar

1 t. ground ginger

½ t. grated nutmeg

½ t. cardamom

3 sticks cinnamon

Fresh orange slices for garnish

Combine ingredients in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Then turn to low for 2-8 hours.

(In a hurry? Heat in just to boiling in a saucepan, then pour into a slow cooker to keep warm.)

Oranges on top make a pretty addition.

What I love about this recipe is you can vary it to suit your taste in juices and spices (or what you have on hand). With our without alcohol (some revelers) add dry sherry or Madeira), a cup with fill you with warm holiday cheer.

 

Read

Chapter One of

"Released"

Available from:

Kindle
Amazon Print
Barnes & Noble
Read the blog post "Researching St.Nicholas Eve"
for my personal remembrances of the celebration 
And the St. Nicholas excerpt from "Released"