When Neptune is Poseidon

So, we all know Percy Jackson and from the first book in this series, we know Jason Grace

By John Irvin

The sequel in this spin-off series from the Percy Jackson world and the Olympians brings us the Roman versions of the gods and goddesses.

Jason Grace is the co-praetor to Camp Jupiter.

He is also a demigod like Percy.

Y’all when I started this series, I didn’t expect it to be as great as Percy Jackson and the Olympians! But the first book pulled me in fast.

This second book, The Son of Neptune, did the same exact thing.

Things are getting weirder and weirder. They’re also getting interesting and sit-on-the-edge-of-your-seat fantastic!

You really want to collect this sequel series and add it to your bookshelf right next to the first series.

The kids have grown and most are ending their high school days.

Don’t miss out on a thing.

Here’s the book you need:

THE SON OF NEPTUNE by RICK RIORDAN.

          If you’re still on the edge of decision, here’s the brief description from Amazon.

            “Percy is confused. When he awoke after his long sleep, he didn’t know much more than his name. His brain-fuzz is lingering, even after the wolf Lupa told him he is a demigod and trained him to fight. Somehow Percy managed to make it to the camp for half-bloods, despite the fact that he had to continually kill monsters that, annoyingly, would not stay dead. But the camp doesn’t ring any bells with him.

Hazel is supposed to be dead. When she lived before, she didn’t do a very good job of it. When the Voice took over her mother and commanded Hazel to use her “gift” for an evil purpose, Hazel couldn’t say no. Now, because of her mistake, the future of the world is at risk.

Frank is a klutz. His grandmother claims he is descended from ancient heroes, but he doesn’t even know who his father is. He keeps hoping Apollo will claim him, because the only thing he is good at is archery. His big and bulky physique makes him feel like a clumsy ox, especially in front of Hazel, his closest friend at camp. He trusts her completely-enough, even, to share the secret he holds close to his heart.

Beginning at the “other” camp for half-bloods and extending as far north as the land beyond the gods, this breathtaking second installment in the Heroes of Olympus series introduces new demigods, revives fearsome monsters, and features other remarkable creatures, all of whom are destined to play a part in the most important quest of all: the Prophecy of Seven.”

Do NOT miss out: THE SON OF NEPTUNE.

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Wait…did Kate and Curran break up?

Kate left the Pack, she’s no longer the Beast Lord’s Mate.

By John Irvin

With so much infighting and subtle plotting, Kate Daniels has had enough of the Pack life in Magic Shifts.

Former Beast Lord Curran loves her more than his Pack.

With the plot twist that takes my favourite book couple down a new pathway in life, I was excited to see what happened next.

I mean, Roland is still hanging out nearby the Atlanta city limits.

As we grow closer to the final book in this fantastic urban fantasy series, the tension is steadily mounting. And you love them for it!

I definitely hope you haven’t been avoiding your chance to add these stupendous books to your bookshelves.

I think, this year, I’m going to re-read the series for fun. I miss Kate and Curran. Not to mention, they’re quick reads and my reading goal for 2021 is 62 books, so yeah, having read them already, that’ll help.

That will also knock ten books off my goal!

I’ve read one book these first two weeks of the year and almost finished a second. I’ve got a ways to go.

Let’s just say, last year, I read 31 and I wanted to double that!

By the way, here’s the book you need:

MAGIC SHIFTS by ILONA ANDREWS.

          If you’re still on the edge of decision, here’s the brief description from Amazon.

          “Magic is coming and going in waves in post-Shift Atlanta—and each crest leaves danger in its wake in this gripping novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Kate Daniels series.
 
After breaking from life with the Pack, mercenary Kate Daniels and her mate—former Beast Lord Curran Lennart—are adjusting to a very different pace. While they’re thrilled to escape all the infighting, Kate and Curran know that separating from the Pack completely is a process that will take time.
 
But when they learn that their friend Eduardo has gone missing, Kate and Curran shift their focus to investigate his disappearance. As they dig further into the merc’s business, they discover that the Mercenary Guild has gone to hell and that Eduardo’s recent assignments are connected in the most sinister way…
 
An ancient enemy has arisen, and Kate and Curran are the only ones who can stop it—before it takes their city apart piece by piece.”

Do NOT miss out: MAGIC SHIFTS.

Just a note, I have an author team helping me prepare for my debut Spring 2021 Toward the Pacific Book Tour. We greatly desire your support to help us take books out of that good ole comfort zone and find more readers.

          The more you are able to donate, the more possible it is for me to take my books on a trip across the continent and grow our reading tribe while promoting books for the public!

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The Lion speaks and a Kingdom is created

Another fascinating series I was late to read, but still recommend no matter how old you are.

By John Irvin

I saw the movies when I was a child, but I never got around to reading the books. Again, being raised in Eastern Europe, I relied on my Granny sending my brothers and me Hardy Boys adventures and sending my Mom romance novels.

Soon after I graduated college, I got my hands on the complete collection of Chronicles of Narnia, which is printed as one big book.

It is now a part of my personal library.

Even as an adult, I enjoyed the fantasy and the adventures of the Pevensie children and the rest.

Weaving a tale of another world, CS Lewis, captivates the reader with a story of creation by Aslan the Lion. Narnia is his creation. Then the rest of the tales are the plot by evil to overtake the world and eventually the victory of Aslan at the Last Battle.

If you want a light-hearted story of in-depth tales of Earthling adventures who visit strange new lands through inter-dimensional portals, this is a series made for you.

Here’s the complete collection in one book:

CHRONICLES OF NARNIA by CS LEWIS.

          If you’re still on the edge of decision, here’s the brief description from Amazon.

          “An impressive hardcover volume containing all seven books in the classic fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia, graced by black-and-white chapter opening illustrations and featuring an essay by C. S. Lewis on writing. This volume also contains C. S. Lewis’s essay “On Three Ways of Writing for Children.”

Fantastic creatures, heroic deeds, epic battles in the war between good and evil, and unforgettable adventures come together in this world where magic meets reality, which has been enchanting readers of all ages for over sixty years. The Chronicles of Narnia has transcended the fantasy genre to become a part of the canon of classic literature.

This edition presents all seven books—The Magician’s NephewThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; The Horse and His BoyPrince CaspianThe Voyage of the Dawn TreaderThe Silver Chair; and The Last Battle—unabridged. The books appear according to C. S. Lewis’s preferred order and each chapter features a chapter opening illustration by the original artist, Pauline Baynes.”

Do NOT miss out: CHRONICLES OF NARNIA.

Just a note, I have an author team helping me prepare for my debut Spring 2021 Toward the Pacific Book Tour. We greatly desire your support to help us take books out of that good ole comfort zone and find more readers.

          The more you are able to donate, the more possible it is for me to take my books on a trip across the continent and grow our reading tribe while promoting books for the public!

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This is the Seventh Book in the Kate Daniels Series

Is it just me, or is Kate always in the middle of every fight that has to do with Atlanta?

By John Irvin

          Yes, I’m promoting Book 7, Magic Breaks, in the Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews. I’ve got nine more days to go of this 90-Day Author’s Assault, so I’m finishing up my series.

          If you haven’t collected the other books in this urban fantasy series, what’s wrong with you?

          If it’s finances, I understand.

          If it’s priorities, I don’t understand. Books should be a priority! Too much time on Facebook or Instagram or Snapchat will rot your brain—believe me!

          So much negativity, you’re just breeding hate.

          Fiction reading expands your mind and it’s been scientifically proven people who read fiction are more open-minded.

          Why wouldn’t you join in this journey of the imagination and meet my favorite characters?

          Don’t you want to meet the amazing Kate Daniels? Don’t you want to laugh at her dry humor and sarcasm? Don’t you want to root for her and Curran as they struggle to develop a romantic relationship in Post-Shift Magic-and-Tech-embattled Atlanta?

          Don’t you want to live another life besides this one?

And here is Book 7:

MAGIC BREAKS by ILONA ANDREWS.

          If you’re still on the edge of decision, here’s the brief description from Amazon.

          “No matter how much the paranormal politics of Atlanta change, one thing always remains the same in this #1 New York Times bestselling series: if there’s trouble, Kate Daniels will be in the middle of it…

As the mate of the Beast Lord, Curran, former mercenary Kate Daniels has more responsibilities than it seems possible to juggle. Not only is she still struggling to keep her investigative business afloat, but she must now deal with the affairs of the Pack, including preparing her people for attack from Roland, a cruel, ancient being with godlike powers.


As Roland’s long shadow looms ever nearer, Kate is called to attend a gathering of leaders from Atlanta’s supernatural factions. When one of the Masters of the Dead is found murdered by a shapeshifter, Kate is given less than twenty-four hours to hunt down the killer. And this time, if she fails, she’ll find herself embroiled in a war that could destroy everything she holds dear…”

Do NOT miss out: MAGIC BREAKS.

Just a note, I have an author team helping me prepare for my debut Spring 2021 Toward the Pacific Book Tour. We greatly desire your support to help us take books out of that good ole comfort zone and find more readers.

          The more you are able to donate, the more possible it is for me to take my books on a trip across the continent and grow our reading tribe while promoting books for the public!

          So click through:

And if you know any authors, please, have them shoot me an email at john@johnirvinauthor.com. I have plenty of spots open for the episodes!

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The Boy who would be a Thief

If it were up to the gods, Percy would be put to death for stealing Zeus’s lightning bolt…or did he?

By John Irvin

So here is another series that I missed out on growing up, but I got to experience as an adult and, I think, enjoyed it more because of that.

The Percy Jackson series is a fantastic fantasy with clean humor because of its focus on kids.

I had seen the movies, disappointed they did not continue. I’d been recommended the books by several friends.

I’d seen the memes and the cartoons.

Finally, I found a friend who had more than one copy of the entire book series.

He was willing to sell me the box set for a good price.

So, when I read one book and needed to continue with the next fast, thanks to the cliffhanger, I had the next four ready wand waiting.

That’s why I’m recommending this box set for today.

For an awesome price on Amazon, you get all five books of this adventure!

Here’s the link:

PERCY JACKSO AND THE OLYMPIANS by RICK RIORDAN.

          If my words haven’t convinced you to grab your complete collection copies, here’s what Amazon has to say.

          “Accompany the son of the sea god Poseidon and his other demigod friends as they go on a series of quests that will have them facing monsters, gods, and conniving figures from Greek mythology. Do they have what it takes to save the Olympians from an ancient enemy?

Whether it is for readers who are experiencing Percy’s funny and thrilling adventures for the first time, or for fans who want to devour the saga again, this gift will be prized by readers aged 8-80.

This beloved series, read in schools across the world, has inspired two motion pictures and a Broadway musical. It is currently in development for a television series on Disney+”

Do NOT miss out: PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS.

Just a note, I have an author team helping me prepare for my debut Spring 2021 Toward the Pacific Book Tour. We greatly desire your support to help us take books out of that good ole comfort zone and find more readers.

          The more you are able to donate, the more possible it is for me to take my books on a trip across the continent and grow our reading tribe while promoting books for the public!

          So click through:

And if you know any authors, please, have them shoot me an email at john@johnirvinauthor.com. I have plenty of spots open for the episodes!

If you enjoyed this post, you should sign up for my newsletter! I don’t spam and you can unsuscribe at any time. I only send out emails on Fridays. Sign up here: SIGN UP!

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I’ve now been hosting a YouTube channel called John Irvin, Author Journey Series. Check it out at YOUTUBE.COM/AUTHORJOURNEY

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There’s a School hidden in the Highlands of Scotland

I’m a few decades late with my promotion, but YouTube wasn’t a thing back then.

By John Irvin

Here’s a funny story. You know how I grew up in the 90s? If you’ve been following me any bit these past couple of years since I started the blog and the year since I started my YouTube channel, you’ll know this.

Well, you know how the Harry Potter series is a thing for 90s kids? Even the early millennials are fans usually. So, JK Rowling persisted through rejection from stupid people who didn’t know what they would be missing out on.

Now she’s a multi-millionaire from this entire franchise and an inspiration to almost every struggling authorpreneur.

Well, I’m going to be flat out open here. I did not actually start reading the books until last year! Can you believe that? Even the movies, it was only two years ago that I watched the whole series for the first time.

You see, having grown up in Eastern Europe, I missed out on a few things. Of course, I also experienced things probably 95% of my generation has never experienced. It’s a give and take.

But I’m now caught up, I think. Almost…at least. I’ve watched the whole series three times through now and only have one more book to read and I’ll have completed it.

I’m almost a pure-blood wizard, according to some ratings.

Anyways, I just found the entire book series for just $50 on Amazon! All seven books for ONLY fifty bucks. That’s under ten dollars each book. I believe that is an awesome price and worthwhile.

I’m already adding it to my to-be-bought list!

Make sure you don’t miss out on adding this stupendous collection to your bookshelves…that is, if I’m not late and you haven’t already!

Here’s the link:

COMPLETE COLLECTION OF HARRY POTTER by JK ROWLING.

          I figured since today is my 249th blog post and my 95th YouTube episode, it would be high time I spotlighted this fantastic book set!

If my words haven’t convinced you to grab your complete collection copies, here’s Amazon has to say.

          “Now for the first time ever, J.K. Rowling’s seven bestselling Harry Potter books are available in a stunning paperback boxed set! The Harry Potter series has been hailed as “one for the ages” by Stephen King and “a spellbinding saga’ by USA Today. And most recently, The New York Times called Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows the “fastest selling book in history.” This is the ultimate Harry Potter collection for Harry Potter fans of all ages!”

Do NOT miss out on the book set: HARRY POTTER.

Just a note, I have an author team helping me prepare for my debut Spring 2021 Toward the Pacific Book Tour. We greatly desire your support to help us take books out of that good ole comfort zone and find more readers.

          The more you are able to donate, the more possible it is for me to take my books on a trip across the continent and grow our reading tribe while promoting books for the public!

          So click through:

And if you know any authors, please, have them shoot me an email at john@johnirvinauthor.com. I have plenty of spots open for the episodes!

If you enjoyed this post, you should sign up for my newsletter! I don’t spam and you can unsuscribe at any time. I only send out emails on Fridays. Sign up here: SIGN UP!

I’m also a Patreon artist–the cool thing about Patreon is it allows people to support artists by monthly pledges which allow the artists to have more time to work on their own passions. Here is my account: PATREON.COM. If you’d like to support me, I would be eternally grateful!

I’ve now been hosting a YouTube channel called John Irvin, Author Journey Series. Check it out at YOUTUBE.COM/AUTHORJOURNEY

Follow me on FacebookTwitter, or Instagram. Or email me at john@johnirvinauthor.com

On another note, I have to make sure to let you know, all links I use for my fellow authors’ works are affiliate links because why not?