Friday, January 4, 2013

Jessica McKendry's From the Ashes

The time has finally come to reveal the cover for Jessica McKendry's debut novel!  And it's a most excellent cover indeed.

About From the Ashes:

I'm not sure how it all went wrong.

The concept was simple.

The Trials were made to test us. They were made to challenge our strengths; our bravery.

We were supposed to come out better.

Winning the Trials would make us Superior citizens.

It would bring us honor and demonstrate our loyalty to the Imperial Alliance. I knew exactly what I wanted.

Until I met him.

There was something about him. Something dark. If only I had known the danger it would put us in.

I thought I knew the risks.

But I never imagined the price we'd pay.


An insightful look at the good and bad that exist within us, McKendry's debut is a high-octane adventure that pushes the imagination to the limit as it lays bare the nature of self-reliance, self-confidence, and teamwork. Playing with the concepts of dark and light and how they affect our lives in multiple forms, her novel is a complex coming of age story that encapsulates the heroine's journey from student to leader. A dark tale of love and revenge, From the Ashes is a powerful reminder to think for yourself instead of blindly following what you've been taught to believe.


About Jess:

Jessica McKendry was born in Michigan, yet has lived all over the Northeastern United States. She's been writing ever since she could hold a pen. From the Ashes is Jessica's debut novel, and the first in a trilogy she started writing in middle school. She loves any song by Evanescence, and currently lives in Ohio.

Be sure to visit Jess at her blog.


12 comments:

  1. oh my.... something to get the heart racing for 2013!!

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  2. I love Evanessence too. Congratulations to Jessica.

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  3. Am always so glad to read about new books and their creative authors. Thanks Jessica and Jeff for sharing.

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    1. It's always great to be able to shine the spotlight on folks like this. Accomplishments warrant nothing less.

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  4. This sounds like a great book, Jessica!

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  5. Thanks for joining in on Jess's cover reveal! and Happy New Year!

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    1. You're very much welcome. It was my pleasure. Hope your New Year is wonderful.

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  6. Thanks so much for participating! And for all the nice comments :)

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    1. You're an inspiration, Jess. Glad I could help out a bit. We wish you the best of luck and are rooting for your success.

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  7. A nice cover. Makes we wonder why they're not facing each other.

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  8. What a great cover! So happy for Jess.

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