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We loved getting to know the cast of characters in The Monsters We Defy.... the harden Clara, mischievous Zelda, and handsome Isreal Lee....our advanced reader copy is annotated and book marked in preparation for our #SistahScifiWineDownWednesday with Leslye Penelope abd cohost @mmmshai dash. Hope to see you there!!!! Reposted from @orbitbooks_us The task: steal a magical ring from the wealthiest woman in the District. The crew: a clairvoyant, a handsome jazz musician able to hypnotize with a melody, an aging actor who can change his face, a charming young man who can make people forget, and a master pickpocket. The Monsters We Defy by @leslyepenelope is out next week! Art by @mlle_pysthache #LeslyePenelope #TheMonstersWeDefy #SistahScifi #HistoricalFantatasy #washingtondcbooks https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg2jTZxvbG7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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🐉RATING: 🔥🔥🔥🔥/5 It’s 🎉NEW RELEASE TUESDAY🎉 and I’m thrilled to help celebrate the publication of The Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope. The Monsters We Defy is an original blend of historical and supernatural fiction. The setting is Washington DC in the 1920s. Black professionals are thriving as doctors, lawyers, bankers, and scholars. Professional advantages and societal privileges, however, are primarily granted to individuals with skin tones lighter than a paper bag. An economic and social hierarchy exists - those at the bottom struggle for upward mobility and those at the top fight to maintain their status. Many are so desperate to achieve their goals, they jump at the chance to take any deal offered. And then suffer the consequences. Clara Johnson was born with the sight. She can see “Over There,” and word has spread that she can call on spirits to help those in need. These gift-granting spirits are Enigmas, who will grant magical Charms to humans, but always include a Trick in the deal. Clara, herself, is indebted to a powerful Enigma. Given the opportunity to regain her freedom, she enlists others similarly bound in the heist of a magical artifact. The team she forms is a wonderful cast of characters, including Zelda, who grew up as a sideshow act and performer in carnivals, and Israel Lee, a wildly popular jazz musician. I loved everything about this story - the supernatural mystery, the characters and their group dynamic, and the 1920s setting complete with bootleggers, jazz clubs, and Langston Hughes. The author beautifully weaves themes of trust in others and trust in self; community and belonging; destiny and free will throughout the book and illustrates the impacts of abandonment and generational trauma. Thank you to @redhookbooks, @orbitbooks_us and @netgalley for early access to this title. #themonsterswedefy #leslyepenelope #newreleasetuesday #netgalleyreads #netgalleyreview #arcreview #historicalfantasy #historicalfiction #fantasybooks #fantasyreader #supernaturalbooks #bookrecommendations #bookreview #bookquotes #bookstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/ChCr3uarXBY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Daughter of the Merciful Deep: #bookreview
@authorlpenelope #leslyepenelope @NetGalley #bookblog #fantasy #historicalfiction #womenshistorymonth #daughterofthemercifuldeep @_TeamBlogger @BloggersHut
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Synopsis: A woman journeys into a submerged world of gods and myth to save her home in this powerful historical fantasy that shines a light on the drowned Black towns of the American South.
Daughter of the Merciful Deep by Leslye Penelope is set in Awenasa, an African-American town in the southern United States. It was founded as a haven for Black people displaced from their community. Until…
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Summer is the perfect time to launch FEARLESS SUMMER
Summertime launch for FEARLESS SUMMER. First up, @BackwaterBooks, May 4-- with @monashroffwrite, @ElizaKnight, @MC_Vaughan, @AlyssaRobertsWr, @christi_barth, @MKHaleAuthor and #LeslyePenelope. Can't wait!
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Now that the paperback edition of FEARLESS SUMMER has been released, it’s time to celebrate.
Plans are still in the works for a launch in Chincoteague, the setting for FEARLESS SUMMER. In the meantime, here are the dates for book signings beginning in May.
Thursday, May 4, 6:30 p.m., at Backwater Books, Ellicott City: I am so excited to be signing books with some of my favorite (and so…
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#Alyssa Roberts#Backwater Books#Bethany Beach Books#book signing#bookstagram#bookstores#Champagne Book Group#Chincoteague#Christi Barth#Elin Hilderbrand#Eliza Knight#Fearless Summer#Kristin Harmel#Leslye Penelope#M.C. Vaughan#M.K. Hale#Mona Shroff#Park Books#The Greyhound
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Got my weekend reading from the library! @leslyepenelope ‘s The Monsters We Defy. What I’ve read so far has been completely delightful! https://www.instagram.com/p/CpWFEhuPv8D/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Mentioned:
- The Woman King film (5 stars from me!)
- Once Upon a Forbidden Desire - https://books2read.com/forbiddenfairytales
- My TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@leslyepenelope
- TikTok Sells Books course - https://tiktoksellsbooks.com/
- TikTok warning - https://twitter.com/BrendanCarrFCC/status/1559896054514028546
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Enjoying @leslyepenelope’s #themonsterswedefy, a historical fantasy/heist story set in Washington DC in 1925. It’s beautifully narrated by #shaynasmall. #africanamericanstories #audiobookstagram #bookstagram #heiststorywithatwist #historicalfantasy #orbitbooks #readersofinstagram #redhook #redhookaudio https://www.instagram.com/p/ChVaRb7gsrv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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I see a lot of people asking for recommendations on books with diversity, so I decided to share some books I’ve read and are on my #tbrpile . . Gave you read any of them? . . #amreading #yabookstagram #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookstagramfeature #yabooks #fantasybooks #yafantasy #fantasyromancebooks #igbooks #booksofinstagram #leighbardugo #tomiadeyemi #sabaatahir #kaitlyndavisbooks #leslyepenelope #elizabethliu #natashangan #sachakraborty #justineireland #dhonielleclayton #rfkuang #nickipaupreto #elizabethlim #roshanichokshi #kalynjosephson #cindawilliamschima https://www.instagram.com/p/B_C0aT0lBjO/?igshid=1brhh6ofv99ya
#tbrpile#amreading#yabookstagram#bookstagram#bookstagrammer#bookstagramfeature#yabooks#fantasybooks#yafantasy#fantasyromancebooks#igbooks#booksofinstagram#leighbardugo#tomiadeyemi#sabaatahir#kaitlyndavisbooks#leslyepenelope#elizabethliu#natashangan#sachakraborty#justineireland#dhonielleclayton#rfkuang#nickipaupreto#elizabethlim#roshanichokshi#kalynjosephson#cindawilliamschima
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What are you reading this weekend!? ⠀ I’m enjoying a clean #libraryroom (a rare occurrence!) and starting #WhispersofShadowandFlame by @leslyepenelope. ♥️ It is the sequel to #SongofBloodandStone, one of my favorite 2019 reads and I’ve been DYING to dig into it. If you’re searching for more POC fantasy by a woman of color look no further because this story is SO GOOD. And the romance is 💯! Keep reading for more info on the series and how you can win an ARC! ⠀ The cursed will face the gods. They have nothing to lose. ⠀ Whispers of Shadow and Flame by @leslyepenelope is the second book in the Earthsinger Chronicles. This is a treacherous, thrilling, epic fantasy about an outcast drawn into a war between two powerful rulers. It will be releasing October 1st from @wednesdaybooks! ⠀ I have partnered with @leslyepenelope to giveaway one ARC copy of the book! Check out the details below: ⠀ GIVEAWAY ⠀ Enter to win an ARC of Whispers of Shadow and Flame ⠀ TO ENTER follow me, @leslyepenelope, @wednesdaybooks and @storygramtours ⠀ tag a friend you think will be interested ⠀ For EXTRA entry visit @thesimple.booklover's account tomorow and repeat these steps ⠀ RULES ⠀ Giveaway will end August 19th at midnight EST ⠀ US ONLY ⠀ not affiliated with Instagram ⠀ must be 18 or have parent’s permission ⠀ must be a public account so I can verify entries ⠀ #WhispersofShadowandFlameArctour #WhispersofShadowandFlame #EarthSingerChronicles #leslyepenelope #WednesdayBooks #storygramtours #bookstagram #bookworm #booknerd #bookphotography #bibliophile #booklover #bookaddict #instareads #bookblogger #bookish #beautifulbooks #booktag #prettybooks #goodreads #bookdragon #fantasybooks #bookspine #shelfie #bookshelves (at Nevada) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1CXe3JgEW_/?igshid=106om2cuxfrhe
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We loved reading THE MONSTERS WE DEFY by @leslyepenelope!! If you haven't read it, we are in stock and our copies are signed by Leslye Penelope. Link in bio: @sistahscifi | www.sistahscifi.com. Better yet, check it out from your local #library 😀 👍🏿 Reposted from @amanda.the.bookish Q: Read the blurb below and tell me if you think you'd enjoy this story! A woman able to communicate with spirits must assemble a ragtag crew to pull off a daring heist to save her community in this timely and dazzling historical fantasy that weaves together African American folk magic, history, and romance. The Monsters We Defy from @orbitbooks_us // @hachetteus Synopsis: Washington D. C., 1925 Clara Johnson talks to spirits, a gift that saved her during her darkest moments in a Washington D. C. jail. Now a curse that’s left her indebted to the cunning spirit world. So, when the Empress, the powerful spirit who holds her debt, offers her an opportunity to gain her freedom, a desperate Clara seizes the chance. The task: steal a magical ring from the wealthiest woman in the District. Clara can’t pull off this daring heist alone. She’ll need help from an unlikely team, from a jazz musician capable of hypnotizing with a melody to an aging vaudeville actor who can change his face, to pull off the impossible. But as they encounter increasingly difficult obstacles, a dangerous spirit interferes at every turn. Conflict in the spirit world is leaking into the human one and along D.C’.s legendary Black Broadway, a mystery unfolds—one that not only has repercussions for Clara but all of the city’s residents. , . . . . . #TheMonstersWeDefy #leslyepenelope #flatlay #vintagehome #vintagetypewriter #titlepage #openbook #SistahScifi #1920s #harlemrenaissance (at Sistah Scifi) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnxCBuXJ55F/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Happy Book Birthday to REQUIEM OF SILENCE!
Please help us celebrate with L. Penelope on today’s release of REQUIEM OF SILENCE!
REQUIEM OF SILENCE is the epic conclusion to Leslye’s sweeping fantasy series.
Publishers Weekly calls it a “deeply satisfying finale.”
Learn more about Leslye and the series – both novels and novellas – online at: www.lpenelope.com
Say hi and congratulations on twitter @leslyepenelope
REQUIEM OF SILENCE
Civil unrest plagues the nation of Elsira as refugees from their old enemy, Lagrimar, seek new lives in their land.
Queen Jasminda is determined to push the unification forward, against growing opposition and economic strife. But the True Father is not finished with Elsira and he may not be acting alone. He has built a powerful army. An army that cannot be killed. An army that can only be stopped by Nethersong and the help of friends and foes of Elsira alike to stop it.
Former assassin Kyara will discover that she is not the only Nethersinger. She will need to join the others to harness a power that can save or end Elsira. But time is of the essence and they may not be ready by the time the True Father strikes.
Sisterhood novitiate Zeli will go to the reaches of the Living World to unlock a secret that could save the kingdoms. When armies meet in the battlefield, a new world will be forged–whether by the hands of gods or men, remains to be seen.
Happy Book Birthday to REQUIEM OF SILENCE! was originally published on kt literary
#book birthday#Earthsinger Chronicles#epic fantasy#L. Penelope#Leslye Penelope#release day#REQUIEM OF SILENCE
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Daughters of the Merciful Deep: Can't Wait Wednesday
@leslyepenelope @authorlpenelope #cantwaitwednesday #historicalfantasy @LovingBlogs @SincerelyEssie #bookish #booktwt @BloggersHut
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One of the books that I can’t wait to read is Daughter of the Merciful Deep by Leslye Penelope. It is a historical fantasy, which is one of my favorite genres. I also love stories that contain bodies of water. I’m not sure what that says about me.
I can’t wait to start reading all of the new titles from NetGalley. Call me a glutton for punishment but several titles have been added to my…
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Set two years before the events of Song of Blood & Stone, this action-packed novella answers the question of what happened to Jasminda’s family and sets the stage for the events in Cry of Metal & Bone (Earthsinger Chronicles, book 3). Get your copy of Hush of Storm & Sorrow by @leslyepenelope today ➞ https://books2read.com/u/brvBjY?store=amazon #bookme #bookish #bookworm #bookshelf #books #bookstagram #availableNow #XpressoTours @XpressoTours #bookishfeatures #bookishlove #bookish #booksofinstagram #bookstgram #booksbooksbooks #booksofig #bookstagramfeature #bookstagrammer #booksofinstagramfeature https://www.instagram.com/p/B-uN5mrJ6dD/?igshid=5n2urewq54qd
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Guest Post BY L. Penelope, Author of Whispers of Shadow and Flame + GIVEAWAY - FFBC Tours
Today, @leslyepenelope tells us all about a typical writing day. Also, Whispers of Shadow and Flame is out since yesterday. Enter for a chance to win your own copy - Published by @stmartinspress and Hosted by @the_FFBC #YAbooks #YAFantasy #Bookpromo
Today, I’m excited to partner with FFBC Tours and Wednesday Books to share this guest post written by the amazing author of Whispers of Shadow and Flame, L. Penelope. The book is on sale since yesterday and if you haven’t read this awesome novel, grab first Song of Blood and Stone after reading this post. This is the second book in the Eathsinger Chronicles series.
Check out her guest post…
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Mentioned:
- The Monsters We Defy is out on Tuesday! https://lpen.co/monsters
- Zelda twitter thread for Albinism Awareness Day - https://twitter.com/leslyepenelope/status/1536405352228474880
- New Moon Daughter by Cassandra Wilson - https://open.spotify.com/album/7jV22JIrWgtCKCX34cJrzA?si=yjp1JccuRcW2zLgFZA0pwA
- The Monsters We Defy playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2pHG7NlC3I2dwQuko0He8w?si=a58d8a83f0d04b38
- Leslye's upcoming events: https://lpenelope.com/calendar/
- Manila Village - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manila_Village
- Donald Maas "Tension All the Time" from The Fire in Fiction - https://amzn.to/3p0RYsB
- Galaxy's Edge magazine "Longhand" column - http://www.galaxysedge.com/
- Book exploder podcast - https://bookexploder.com/episodes/susan-orlean
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Great panel discussion this morning @bkbookfest with @leslyepenelope @norajemisin @pdjeliclark @teri.zin . . #authorsofinstagram #writersofinstagram #authorslife https://www.instagram.com/p/B2uL7KgAiif/?igshid=f0c11ktxgglx
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