RECAP: Meet & Greet with Authors Perry Covington & Jerry J.K. Rogers

One of the fun things I enjoy about blogging is meeting new authors. Being somewhat of a booknerd, as far sa I can remember, is that I enjoy reading a good book...many good books, that is! Now, I absolutely enjoy meeting the writers of all the books that I absolutely enjoy "escaping" to. Hence, the nerdy fun Mariah and I had at this author event Friday night, August 7, 2015. So...when my cousin invited me to cover the event, I was all too eager to do so, despite that I have been sick for the last three weeks...hahaha! I wasn't going to let that keep me from enjoying a night of geeky entertainment.

I have already had the pleasure of reading Perry Covington's first book in the Child of Atlantis Origins series, Child of Atlantis: Ascension, and I really enjoyed this read. A science fiction action/adventure filled with suspense and mystery that all ages can enjoy! Hence, I look forward to getting started on book two, Child of Atlantis: Destiny! Moreover, this author event didn't just have one author...but two!?! Yes, Perry was not alone. We also had the pleasure of meeting Jerry J.K. Rogers, author of The Fallen & The Elect series, a paranormal suspense/thriller! Many who attended were mostly family and friends which made for a lot of fun and conversation. Also offered at this exciting event were refreshments and pastries...yum! Of course, there was also the exciting raffle giveaways that many were lucky enough to win. 

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The evening was filled with an active discussion and Q&A with the authors as we learned more about these new authors. These amazing authors treated the audience with some readings from their books. Well, of course, Perry just had to read an excerpt from book three of his Child of Atlantis Origins series! So, yah, it got kind of spoiler-y...ha! We were also treated to a few book trailer reveals. Book trailers are so fun to watch, it's like reading the synopsis of a book, instead of reading it, you watch it! Plus, Perry revealed the cover for his upcoming release...yes, book three in the Child of Atlantis Origins series, Child of Atlantis: Catalyst! And, wow, what a cover!

Of course, we were privileged to be able to record this fun event...with their permission, of course! For those who were not able to make it to the event, you can watch it in the event video below! Plus, trailers for their books can be found below as well....just keep on scrolling! LOL!

Cover of Child of Atlantis: Catalyst

Child of Atlantis cover drawn by Perry's daughter

Authors Jerry J.K. Rogers & Perry Covington

View the event photo album



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**About the Authors**

Perry Covington is the author of Child of Atlantis Origins series and has several other works in progress, which include The Caster and The Watcher series. Perry is also a military journalist with published pieces in several magazines and newspapers in California.

His books are available through Think Kings Publishing, a group which endeavors to bring unique literary works to the forefront of mainstream entertainment.

He lives in Southern California with his wife, two daughters, and a crazy dog named Ninja.

Stay connected with Perry Covington

    

Books by Perry Covington

 

   

Check out my review on Child of Atlantis: Ascension

Watch the book trailer now!


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Jerry J.K. Rogers enjoys writing religious and science fiction, cooking and traveling, especially by train. He recently started train-spotting (not the film noir - urban dictionary type), but the rail and iron horse type. A few of his interesting rail stories are found on his site under the title "Train Stories." Yeah, not very original on the tittle, but they are definitely worth the read. Completing two novels and a novella, Jerry has other works in progress and is always very interested in hearing from his readers.

Jerry served over 33 years in the Air Force, Air National Guards as well a number of years working for Consolidated Film Industries later bought by Technicolor, Inc., all working with state of the art technology. He also teaches at a small church in Orange County, California. He currently lives in Southern California outside Riverside, CA.

Stay connected with Jerry J.K. Rogers

    

Books by Jerry J.K. Rogers

  

  

Watch the book trailers now!

In the end, with the evening closed with a lot of excitement in the air for these two amazing authors! Special thanks to Berrybean Cafe in Moreno Valley for providing the venue for this Think Kings Publishing event!

For more information about Think Kings Publishing, go to their website:

 http://www.thinkkingspublishing.com/

https://www.facebook.com/thinkkingsCS?fref=ts

My Day at the Authors In The OC 2014 Event

Well, it's October and it is officially Breast Cancer Awareness month. All throughout October various campaigns, events, and fundraisers takes place to raise awareness and support programs dedicated to the research and education for treatment and a cure for this disease. And...Authors In The OC is just one event, among many, that has taken place this month to raise funds for this worthy cause. For more information about Breast Cancer Awareness, go to: http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-awareness-month

About Authors In The OC
Authors In The OC event is a book signing event with a Meet & Greet afterwards. We come together to meet our favorite authors, meet new ones and hang out with our fellow book lovers while raising money for a very good cause: Our Tatas!

Money raised from this event will benefit the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer via the Fifty Shades of Pink team.

For more information about these events, go to their site:
Authors In The OC

Fifty Shades of Pink

Avon Walk for Breast Cancer

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Although I was exhausted from working the night before, I was determined not to miss this exciting event...even if I was late, I wanted to meet these amazing authors! This was my first time going to this event, and I am so glad that I didn't miss too much of it. Before I continue, check out the list of authors who donated their time and books for this cause!

What a line up! And, I was just so amazed when I got there! Although I did not know most of the authors, I did recognize some names since I hosted some blog tours for their books. However, a friend told me that Rebecca Ethington was not in attendance. I was somewhat disappointed that she didn't make it. I would have loved to catch up with her as well since meeting her at the L.A. Times Festival of Books (back in April). The only other author that I had already met from previous events was Mary Ting. I always enjoy meeting authors again, so to just catch up with them and the latest on their writing and author adventures. I don't think I could ever get tired of meeting authors over and over again. They, after all, create the worlds that book lovers enjoy reading. It's always fun to keep up to date with favorite authors! Authors were just as excited to meet fans as book lovers were to be meeting them. It was such a rush...on overload...haha!

The authors I did meet, were, oh so, excited when I mentioned that I have a blog! I was excited, they were excited...it just made for an exciting day! They were more than willing to sign everything I asked for...for giveaway purposes. Author Lexi Buchanan even gave me one of her novellas (free) to use as a giveaway prize! Oh my goodness! I love authors! Here are a few photos of this amazing event!

Courtyard at Embassy Suites Anaheim - North

Jasmine with Cameo Renae

Jasmine with Hilary Storm and model, Jacob Wilson 

Jasmine with Lexi Buchanan and model, Assad Shalhoub 

Jasmine with L.A. Casey

Jasmine with Kate Perry

Jasmine with Tara Sivec

Jasmine with E.K. Blair

View the event album at: Movies, Shows & Books on Facebook

There was so much to do...they had a raffle and a silent auction for some very cool prizes! Once I was signed in, I got a name badge/label (great idea, by the way), a cool Authors in the OC tote bag, and a pink wristband. I was also given a map of the room. But, it wasn't just a map. The name of the game was to visit all the author tables and get the map stamped by each author. Once the map completed with all the stamps, the map has to be turned in for a raffle prize! I would have played the game, if I had arrived at the very beginning, but I so needed a nap after work...haha! In addition to the map, when I visited author tables, we were given tickets with every purchase of books. We then had to write our name on the back of the tickets and turn it in for another raffle. But, alas, I did not win in the raffle.

Although I did not get to all the authors, I was thrilled to have met the ones that I did meet. Hopefully, these authors will return next year...and maybe I'll be able to meet them. After all the fun was said and done...I was ready to go home. Even though I didn't get all the books that I wanted, there will be other events...possibly. With a few authors, the option to purchase signed copies is offered on their websites...but not all authors do that. I wasn't surprised that authors ran out of books to sell, especially with such an amazing turn out! So, yes, I will have to purchase from their websites...or Amazon, unless they return next year...hahaha!! So, yes, I am definitely planning on going next year.

Here's my book & swag haul from this exciting event!

Now, for all this swag...I think giveaways are in order here! So...check back as I post weekly author spotlight on each of the authors I met at this extremely fun event! There will be a giveaway for each post! :)

Until next year Authors In The OC!