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Oracle Of Life Street Team Applications APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED

12/13/2022

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.

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.

RSVP For The Lords' Gambit Series Reveal Party

12/8/2022

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

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Would You Like A Character To Be Named After You?

12/2/2022

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.

Which Character Would You Be In Oracle Of Life?

11/29/2022

Oracle of Life: The Lords' Gambit Series Volume One is coming out soon (on January 17th, 2023, to be exact)! You don't have to wait that long to get a sneak peek into some of the characters from my newest dark epic fantasy series, though.

Take the quiz below to find out which character you would be in Oracle of Life:

Black Friday Editing Week 2022

11/22/2022

Writer friends, Black Friday Editing Week 2022 is here!

This year I have three different specials for writers:

Proofreading
0.001 US Cents Per Word
($10 per 10,000 words)

-Typos
-Grammatical Errors
-Errors in Flow
-Capitalization/Spelling Inconsistencies

Slots Available:
November 2022: 2 Slots
December 2022: 7 Slots
January 2023: 7 Slots

Available to Book through Fiverr here OR by e-mailing contact@katherinedgraham.com

Proofreading on Fiverr

Sample Edits
$5.00 US
(Up to 250 Words)

An in-depth edit and short summary report explaining what level of editing I recommend next for you novel .

Recommended Edits Will Include:

-Developmental Edit
-Line Edit
-Copy Edit
-Proofreading

Available to Book through Fiverr here:

Sample Edit On Fiverr

In-Depth Copy Editing
0.0025 US Cents Per Word
($25 per 10,000 words)

~50% Off Normal Price~

-Multiple Read-Throughs
-AU, CA, UK, US, or NZ English

Please Note: Light copy editing is available as a $40 add-on to any proofreading package. That edit only includes a single read-through of copy editing, and will not be as exhaustive as the in-depth copy edit.

Slots Available:
November 2022: 1 Slot
December 2022: 4 Slots
January 2023: 4 Slots

Available to book by e-mailing contact@katherinedgraham.com

(This service is not available on Fiverr at this time.)

Check Out What I Read For Reedsy Discovery in November 2022

11/20/2022

Check out what I read for Reedsy Discovery in November 2022!

I found a five-star and a four-star read this month, each from amazing fantasy authors:

The Dominion: Destiny by Chris Cloake
Epic Fantasy
4-Star "Loved It"

With the sacrifice of the person he loves most being the only way to save his people in an insurmountable war, Rupert challenges fate...

Rupert is facing impossible odds.

Gaticus, his arch nemesis and a foe who will only be satisfied with the extinction of humanity across the globe, holds the high ground in every way. Only one goal supersedes this villain's desire for world domination: Rupert's sister. And Rupert is not about to let his sister die if there is another living being with breath to protect her.

In a heart-wrenching, breath-stealing fashion of utter darkness along the lines of a Helm's Deep moment from Lord of the Rings, the devastating realities of war, loss, and fragile, unpromised recoveries, The Dominion: Destiny is a tale that pulls you in right away and doesn't let you go... (Read More)

Read My Full Reedsy Review

The First Assignment by Billy Kramer
YA Dark Fantasy
5-Star "Must Read"

When Shawn awakens from a mysterious death as a reaper, can he accept his new role as required? Or will he die again to save a mortal soul?

Shawn doesn't know how he died, but he knows he can die again. That is, unless he accepts the role of 'Reaper', and takes others' souls himself.

Swept up into an undead academy of twisted secrets, ancient traditions, and conflicting morals, Shawn only wants to survive his second (and final) life. The rules for his contract are simple. Do the job. Don't interact with living humans. Don't be late. Easy, right?

Until a living girl who shouldn't be able to see him suddenly can exactly that--and not just Shawn, she can see ALL the reapers. Facing someone who sees and understands their plight, Shawn must decide whether to follow his duty, or follow his gut... (Read More)

Read My Full Reedsy Review

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Fall 2022 Fantasy Book Giveaways And Specials

11/14/2022

Just in time to wrack up reads for the holidays, here are some fall 2022 fantasy book giveaways and specials!

50+ Fantasy Audiobooks

100+ Fantasy Series Specials

The Cup and the Prince
By Day Leitao

Get A Free Copy

Blood of the Raej
By Hayley Rae Johnson

99 Cents For A Limited Time

The Sea Kingdom
By Erica Laurie

Kindle Vella Exclusive

70+ Myth & Fairytale Fantasy Books

20+ Free Dark Fantasy Books

Free w/Kindle Unlimited

99 Cent Box Set

99 Cents For A Limited Time

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Oracle of Life: The Lords' Gambit Series Volume One

11/11/2022

Oracle of Life: The Lords' Gambit Series Volume One is now available for pre-order!

Oracle of Life's Cover Was Designed By Jesh Art Studio

Coming January 17th, 2023

Six fallen lords.
Three vengeful goddesses.
And one mortal, damned to prophesy for them all.

An Exiled Oracle

Nariah, the Heiress of Ellonai, is dead. An exiled, desert-dwelling Doomsayer is all that remains within the shell of the powerful princess she once was.

A Heretic

She isn't sure which of her visions her people hate more: the one where the three benevolent goddesses they serve have decided to destroy the world, or the vision of six lords falling from the skies to save them.

The World's Only Hope

Stumbling across the very lords she's been seeing in her visions for years, only Nariah's accursed gift of Sight can aid the lords in their rebellion against the goddesses, and determine the fate of her world before it's turned to ash.

But does she even want to save those who've wronged her?

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Secret Series Title Reveal

10/20/2022

The secret series title reveal for my 2023 writing project is here!

The Lords' Gambit Series
A Five-Volume Dark Epic Fantasy Series in a Whole New Universe

Volume One: Oracle of Life

"The lords' will must come first in all things."

Nariah, once the Heiress of Elonai, has lived her entire adult life as a banished, wandering nomad because of her visions...

She doesn't know which vision people hate more—the tale of six lords falling from the heavens and bringing balance to the world, or the accompanying warning that three other-worldly goddesses want to see the mortal world turned to ash.

Either way, stumbling across the very men she had been seeing for years in her dreams changes everything. A powerful prophecy is now in motion—a prophecy that could doom them all.

Can the lords from Nariah's dreams stop the destruction she so fears?
Or will their very presence bring about the end of her world?

The official cover reveal for Oracle of Life (volume one of The Lords' Gambit Series) is coming October 28th, 2022!

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The Realm of Darkness Box Set Made The USA Today Bestseller List

10/15/2022

On October 12th, 2022, I was shocked to wake up to a message from C.K. Sorens with unbelievable news: the Realm of Darkness box set made the USA Today Bestseller list on launch week!

This would never have been possible without countless readers across the US who supported us with their purchases, and many more from around the world sharing the news.

My novel in the set, Splitting Dawn, is also beginning to receive reviews on both Amazon and Goodreads. Your feedback has meant more than I can say, because my #1 goal in launching on this journey was to connect with readers.

So as I look toward the future, I want to take a moment to thank you for the role you've played in my writing/publishing journey.

Thank you for purchasing.
Thank you for reading.
Thank you for watching my YouTube videos.
Thank you for the encouraging messages, e-mails, and your honest reviews.

And thank you most of all for being here, a part of my writing/reading community.

You're the best!