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Join the Vanguard of Justice ARC Book Club **Entries Now Closed**

2/22/2023

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Vanguard of Justice is coming out in just a few short weeks (on March 14th, 2023), but you can read my epic mythological pirate fantasy early if you join the Vanguard of Justice ARC Book Club!

How does it work?

1.) Sign up for the book club below. This will subscribe you to the book club e-mail list.
2.) Grab your weekly excerpts from Bookfunnel (will arrive at your inbox once a week on Sundays, Central Time)
3.) READ the excerpt before the following Saturday
4.) Attend the weekly live chats to talk about the excerpt OR complete the weekly surveys about the excerpt.

NOTes:

1.) There is NOT a free full-length book file; you'll receive the book in chunks as long as you remain an active participant*

2.) There is NO REVIEW REQUIRED. If you do choose to leave an honest review after completing the book, that is appreciated and helpful, but none are required "in exchange" for a free copy.

3.) This is NOT the "final" version of the book. Your feedback can help me adjust and correct any last-minute non-editing oversights before the book goes live. This means there is a high chance that there will be some 'tweaks' to the version the public receives. (AKA - please don't sign up for this if an occasional typo will drive you batty - this is the Advance Reader Copy) 

Finally:

Because every book in The Lords' Gambit Series follows a different main character with an entirely new storyline within the same world, there is no requirement or need to have read volumes one and two before picking up Vanguard of Justice. 

If you are a reader who likes to know the setup of the world first, you can grab Oracle of Life (Volume One) between now and February 27th 2023 for only 99C (US) here, and Monk of Death (Volume Two) for $2.99 (US) here.

**UPDATED 3/5/2023: The book club sign-ups have now closed. To be one of the first people to hear about future ARC teams and book events, sign up for my newsletter here.**

Terms/Conditions

Vanguard of Justice is a DARK epic fantasy written with readers ages 18+ in mind. Some scenes may be considered disturbing by some readers. Reader discretion is advised.

ARC book club sign-ups for Vanguard of Justice will close at 11:59pm Central Time on Saturday, February 25th 2023, and are open to anyone age 18 or older in any country that allows downloads from Bookfunnel's website.

Everyone who signs up will be e-mailed the first excerpt on Sunday, February 26th, 2023 (Central Time), with subsequent excerpts to be sent on March 5th and March 12th 2023.

Excerpts will be sent in PDF FORM ONLY (which will be watermarked and coded with your specific ID) directly from Bookfunnel; NOT from me personally. These files are NOT meant to be read on mobile, and will need to be downloaded to an actual computer (laptop/desktop) to pull up correctly. If you cannot download PDFs (or open PDFs) this may not be the ARC team for you this go-round.

Weekly book club calls will take place on Saturdays at 11:30AM Central time via Dialpad (meeting invites will be sent out), a web-based conferencing video software similar to Zoom, but with higher encryption/security than Zoom.. During these calls, I will ask for your feedback on certain aspects of the plot/characters and flow.

If you cannot attend the calls (which is totally fine), you have the option to instead complete the survey sent to you AFTER the call is completed. Only participants who missed the call will receive the survey. The surveys are due by 11:59pm Central time the same day they are sent. Anyone who has not completed the survey before the deadline AND missed the call will be removed from the group.

*Active Participant = A member of the book club who is a.) downloading their files from Bookfunnel (not just 'viewing'), as is tracked using the code imbedded in your file, and b.) is either attending the weekly book club calls OR is taking the weekly book club surveys.

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY to participate in any way, shape, or form, NOR is any review expected or required in exchange. Your participation in this book club is entirely optional, and will not be impacted by whether or not you have purchased/reviewed my prior works.
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Knights, Pirates, and Assassins

2/19/2023

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The Lords' Gambit Series is shifting to a brand new character and storyline once again in Volume Three: Vanguard of Justice, bringing knights, pirates, and assassins together in a high seas mythological fantasy adventure.

Knights

Freya, our newest main character, is the commander of the Order of Holy Knights.

Freya has been tasked with one primary duty: serve as an advisor, right-hand, and protector of Crown Princess Mariabelle, who is set to take her rightful place on the throne at the turning of her twentieth spring.

When the treasonous King Regent schemes to overthrow his niece's right to the throne, Freya stands between the princess she loves and the sure destruction awaiting her people.

Pirates

Pirate King Seba and his crew of shadows about The Celestial's Tears are the terror of both sea and land.

Said to be wraiths, the crew (under the watchful, shadowy eyes of First Mate Caitlin), is loyal to the estranged Prince of the shadow kingdom Kertopa.

When the King Regent of the lords' United Provinces offers Seba an opportunity to finally retake his throne in Kertopa in exchange for whisking Princess Mariabelle away, the Pirate King does not expect a Holy Knight to be the one standing in his way.

Assassins

Pirate or Knight, Princess or Prince those who board The Celestial's Tears never come back the same. Assassins hail from the ship, or at least that's what the legends say.

To return to Kertopa and break a dark curse thousands of years in the making, Freya finds herself making a deal with the shadows themselves to save her Princess, and their entire kingdom.

When the price for failure is her own soul in exchange, but success only sets the stage for world-wide war, Freya and Seba must decide how much having the right royal on the throne is truly, in the end, worth sacrificing.

Ready to Read More of Vanguard of Justice​?

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Congrats, Caitlin!

Your name was randomly selected (using the Wheel of Names) from everyone who submitted their name for consideration for the First Mate!

(Did you miss your chance to enter? Don't worry!

Sign up for my newsletter here to be one of the first people to hear about future contests, giveaways, and more.

I'll even send you a free book as a thank-you for signing up!
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Want To Be A Pirate in Vanguard of Justice? **Entries Now Closed**

2/13/2023

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Do you want to be a pirate in Vanguard of Justice? If so, here is your chance! See the wanted post below for more details on how to enter the drawing to have the first mate in the third volume of The Lords' Gambit Series named after you:
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Wanted: One character name for an Honorable First Mate
Where: Aboard The Celestial's Tears (Which is an entirely honest vessel, it is, and not in any way a pirate ship, argh...)
Reward: One free advance reader e-book copy of Vanguard of Justice

Test yer mettle at the random tournie aboard the Wheel of Names by signin' up on the e-scroll below:

This 'Ere Tournie Now Be Closed.
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Sign Up For Tha Newsletter 'Ere Ta Be One Of Tha First To Hear About Future Tournies And More!

Entries for the character name drawing close on February 18th 2023 at 11:59am Central Time. 
The winner will be randomly selected using the "Wheel of Names" randomizer.
This giveaway is open internationally to any country that has access to the www.bookfunnel.com platform (where the e-book will be sent from).
 The winner will receive one (1) e-book Advance Reader Copy (ARC) of Vanguard of Justice: The Lords' Gambit Series Volume Three) at least 4 calendar days before the public release of the book (which is currently scheduled for March 14th, 2023).
Limit one entry per person (duplicate e-mails to enter the same name of the same person more than once will be deleted, as is tracked by IP Address when you submit this form).
The winner will be announced in my newsletter and/or on social media by February 25th, 2023.

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Introducing My Newest Main Character: Kritinia

2/8/2023

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Introducing my newest main character: Kritinia!  

Kritinia was born to the Queen of Light, in secret, at the lord of Light's monastery.

Bearing the sigil of a sun as a birthmark assured her lineage as the lord of Light's heir, but an additional sigil--the lord of Dark's star--meant something much more powerful was at work. Labeled the 'Ultimate Treachery', she was left behind at the monastery to be raised as a boy in the lord of Light's service.

As she grew up, Kritinia dreamed of becoming a Holy Knight--a warrior monk in the Order of Light. She excelled at weapons training, but struggled with science and math. Beyond her studies, though, a single overwhelming choice always weighed on her: Should she continue her deception and take the vows of the Order upon her twentieth spring? Or should she leave the Order to try to find a semblance of a normal life?

Next week, Kritinia is bringing the second volume of The Lords' Gambit Series to life. One of the most exciting parts of writing this series has been bringing a new character's story to each tale. Kritinia, especially, is dear to my heart (I loved her character so much that I chose to use her name as my Fiverr username). 

She is witty, generous, and thoughtful. 

Quick on her feet, her primary strength in a fight is her nimble unpredictability. Kritinia is not a damsel; she is a life-long trained warrior.

When all she values is lost, and all her convictions come into question, Kritinia's strength may yet have the power to save her kingdom, and the lords themselves.

Want to be a part of Kritinia's journey?

-Grab your copy of Monk of Death here.
-Sign up for my newsletter here for launch week news and giveaways.
-And share your thoughts about my newest main character: Kritinia in the comments.
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Join the Monk of Death ARC Team **Applications Are Now Closed**

2/2/2023

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I am super excited to be able to invite you to join the Monk of Death ARC Team!

Unlike my Street Teams, this advance reader copy team does not require posting on social media. It honestly doesn't even require reviews (though honest reviews are always appreciated and helpful). 

If you'd like a chance to receive a free copy of Monk of Death (The Lords' Gambit Series Volume Two) before it released on February 14th, just fill out the form below. 

I will be selecting 20 people AT RANDOM (using the Wheel of Names) to gift a free advance copy of the book. And yes, this is open internationally.

My one ask?

That you be a lover of dark fantasy.

If dark fantasy is not really your thing (or if you've never given it a try), this may not be the best book to jump into the series with. In that case, I suggest checking out book one, Oracle of Life, instead to see if it's your style, since it is a shorter book. 

**Applications Are Now Closed. Subscribe to my newsletter HERE for invitations to future ARC teams.**

**ARCs are unedited, unformatted, advance reader copies of upcoming books. These books have been copyrighted are not to be resold. Because these ARCs are not yet edited, minor typos/grammatical errors may appear which should be edited out of the completed version. Please keep this in mind if you plan to review the book based on the ARC (as the version you're reading, while 100% the same in plot, is not  going to be the version put up for sale).**

Winners selected to receive copies will be e-mailed directly by Bookfunnel, NOT from me personally. Once Bookfunnel sends you your ARC copy, you have 5 days to download it (not just open it, but actually download it to a desktop) before your link will expire. Once a link has expired, you waive your right to a free ARC copy of the book and will not be resent a new link.
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Oracle of Life Is A #1 New Release On Amazon

1/18/2023

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My husband woke me up this morning with a huge surprise -- Oracle of Life is a #1 new release on Amazon!

Words cannot express my appreciate to those who are reading and/or sharing The Lords' Gambit Series launch with their friends!

I also want to take a minute to thank everyone who has started sharing their honest reviews of Oracle of Life on Amazon, Bookbub, and Goodreads. 

Your support in buying, reading, and reviewing my books is what brings my written worlds to life. Thank you for the warm welcome you've given The Lords' Gambit series!

Want to Learn More About Oracle of Life​?

-Learn more about the first volume in The Lords' Gambit Series here
-Grab your copy here
-OR listen in to the opening/first chapter live here

You can also keep up with all the upcoming news about The Lords' Gambit Series by signing up for my newsletter here (and I'll send you a free book as a thank-you for signing up).
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Oracle of Life Launch Party and Release Giveaway

1/12/2023

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Oracle of Life: The Lords Gambit Series Volume One is coming out in only 5 days!

​To kick off my newest dark epic fantasy series, I have partnered with fellow USA Today Bestselling Author C.L. Cannon to bring you a special Oracle of Life​ launch party and release giveaway:
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Enter the Giveaway

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I am super excited to announce that C.L. Cannon is hosting a launch-day release party for Oracle of Life in her Facebook group!

​Come join C.L. and other guest indie fantasy authors as we kick off The Lords' Gambit Series on January 17th, 2023:
Join C.L. Cannon's FB Group

Want to learn more about Oracle of Life?

-Grab your copy while it's still only 99 cents HERE
-Take THIS QUIZ to see which character your would be in the book
-Join TEAM NARIAH (the main character's team) or TEAM IRONY (the goddesses' team) and get a special digital badge for launch day
-Sign up for my newsletter HERE to stay in-the-loop on future giveaways and writing news (and I'll send you a free e-book as a thank-you gift for signing up) 
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Oracle Of Life Street Team Applications **APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED**

12/13/2022

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Oracle of Life street team applications have now closed.

Are you a book blogger or bookstagrammer?
Do you love epic fantasy books, especially dark ones?
Do you have time to read a full-length novel by January 17th?

If you answered yes to all of the above, you've come to the right place! 

If you didn't say yes to everything, but still want to support my newest series (and receive a free copy in exchange), there may be a spot on the team for you, too. 
​What Perks Do Street Team Members Get?
-A FREE advance reader copy of Oracle of Life e-book.
-A weekly live read leading up to launch week, with the author in a Street Team only group video call.
-4 Street Team exclusive contests featuring swag & other prizes
-Your first name included in the "acknowledgements" section of the book
​What Will You Be Asked To Do?
-Post at least once on your social media platforms to share about Oracle of Life, and talk about why you wanted to be on the street team.
-Participate in the Street Team contests as you are able/wish.
-Share your favorite quotes, characters, etc. on your socials/blog after the live reads. (Optional)
-Post about the release on launch day (January 17th, 2023) on all of your social media platforms and (if applicable) your blog.


AN IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT LEAVING BOOK REVIEWS:

Reviews are NOT EXPECTED, NOR REQUIRED, to be on my street team. Honest reviews are always appreciated and helpful, but I do not mandate them and you don't have to send me proof of them.
*Street team spots are limited, typically to 10-15 team members per book. 
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These slots will be filled based on the needs of the team, to ensure a good balance of bloggers, influencers, and readers. No minimum 'follower' or 'reader' counts are required to apply. If you're a blogger or influence, your overall social media/blog presence and engagement will speak volumes. Well-engaged accounts with 100 followers are just as important and needed as accounts with 10,000 followers.

​The Oracle of Life street team was open to international applicants as an unpaid team, and is entirely optional. Street team members can drop out at any time if life happens and things just 'come up'. Please e-mail contact@katherinedgraham.com if you have addition questions.
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RSVP For The Lords' Gambit Series Reveal Party

12/8/2022

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It's time! Come RSVP for The Lords' Gambit Series reveal party here!

Date: Thursday, December 15th, 2022
Time: 11:30am Central Time (12:30pm Eastern, 9:30am Pacific)
Where: Katherine D. Graham's Oracles of Dark Fantasy Facebook Group here
What: See all five covers and titles, learn a little about each main character, and join in on some giveaways/games!
RSVP for the Party
Want to stay in the loop on The Lords' Gambit Series news?

-Subscribe to my newsletter here for frequent updates and a free book
-See which character you would be in Oracle of Life (volume one of The Lords' Gambit Series) here
-Follow me on Bookbub or Goodreads for a notification when my books are released
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Would You Like A Character To Be Named After You?

12/2/2022

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Oracle of Life is nearing completion, but there's one problem: I'm missing a member of the Ellonai Royal Family!

Would you like a character to be named after you? Here's your chance!

Fill out the form below for a chance to see your name in my newest Dark Epic Fantasy novel Oracle of Life: The Lords' Gambit Series Volume One (coming out January 17th, 2023):

**ENTRIES HAVE NOW CLOSED**

**CONTEST TERMS**

Contest entries will close on December 7th, 2022, at 11:59am Central Time. This contest is open internationally. 

Please limit entries to 1 entry per person.

The winner will be selected at random using the "Wheel of Names" selector. The winner's first name will be announced via e-mail to my newsletter subscribers only. NOTE: You will not receive a personal e-mail notifying you of the outcome of the contest unless you sign up for my newsletter. 

Newsletter non-subscribers will see the winning name in the published version of Oracle of Life (which is scheduled to come out January 17th, 2023.

No purchase is required to participate or win. Purchasing my books will not improve your chances of winning in any way.

Newsletter sign-ups are entirely optional. You will still be entered for the contest, regardless of whether or not you sign up for my newsletter. You may unsubscribe at any time without hurting your chances in the contest.

The winner will not be paid royalties or attributed in any way beyond their name being used in the book itself. This is an entirely original fictional character created by Katherine D. Graham. Any resemblance to any persons (living or dead) is entirely coincidental.

By submitting your entry for consideration in the contest, you are agreeing to all above stated terms and are giving Katherine D. Graham permission to share your name as mentioned above.
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