Showing posts with label Virtual Blue. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Virtual Blue. Show all posts

Monday, March 2, 2015

Series Spotlight on R.J. Sullivan's Adventures of Blue Shaefer and eBook Offer!

Today we are bringing the Series Spotlight to R.J. Sullivan's Adventures of Blue Shaefer, a paranormal and urban fantasy adventure including the novels Haunting Blue and Virtual Blue! Today's spotlight features a 99 cent eBook special on the first book of the series, Haunting Blue at Amazon.com, Nook, and Kobo. We invite to read the review quotes and synopsis of Haunting Blue and Virtual Blue below!.

If you have not done so already, pick up Haunting Blue today on eBook for just 99 cents on the Kindle, Nook, and Kobo platforms, and begin your journey with Blue!


Here is what others have had to say about Haunting Blue! 

"This character is so intriguing. Sullivan has done a fantastic job of making a character that I would love to see continue in many more books." - Bees Knees Book Blog Review

"Solid storytelling, clear and evocative prose, and compelling characters make this a memorable read, one I very much enjoyed." - Amazon.com Reader Review

"Always lively and entertaining, I recommend it, particularly for the young adult audience. Of course, I'm not young adult; I just enjoy good stories that are well executed. Nicely done." - Amazon.com Reader Review

"If you're looking for an unpredictable, interesting read with a lot of unexpected twists and turns, you'll enjoy Haunting Blue a lot." - Amazon.com Reader Review


Synopsis: Punk, blue-haired “Blue” Shaefer, is at odds with her workaholic single mother. Raised as a city girl in a suburb of Indianapolis, Blue must abandon the life she knows when her unfeeling mother moves them to a dreadful small town. Blue befriends the only student willing to talk to her: computer nerd “Chip” Farren.

Chip knows the connection between the rickety pirate boat ride at the local amusement park and the missing money from an infamous bank heist the townspeople still talk about. When Blue helps him recover the treasure, they awaken a vengeful ghost who’ll stop at nothing--not even murder--to prevent them from exposing the truth behind his evil deeds.

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Here is what others have had to say about Virtual Blue! 

"If you're into supernatural fantasy, pick up this Tron-meets-Buffy adventure today. Though it would be better read with Haunting Blue, it should stand on its own just as well." - Amazon.com Reader Review

"For someone who is a gamer as well as into the supernatural and slightly "to the left" young adults this is everything rolled into one. I have to say, it is a sequel to Haunting Blue, but it is a great book on its own as well." - Amazon.com Reader Review

"Blue is a strong female character that goes head to head with the demoness. I did not expect the ending, and really want to read the rest of the books in the series." - Deal Sharing Aunt Book Blog Review

"Virtual Blue is just plain gripping, exciting, fun. Enjoy, and watch out for more." - Sheila Deeth Book Blog Review

Synopsis: Did you ever wish you could escape to a virtual world? What if you could...but then couldn’t get out?

Two years after her deadly clash with a vengeful ghost, Fiona “Blue” Shaefer still can’t shake off the trauma of that night. Moving to New York with her father didn’t help. Neither did absorbing herself in her college classes. Not even her poetry provided the solace it once did. She convinces herself that ending her relationship with Eugene “Chip” Farren, her long-distance boyfriend and final tie to the horrors of that night, might bring the closure she needs. Blue travels to Bloomington to break the news to Chip in person, but her timing couldn’t be any worse.

The Sisters of Baalina, vengeful cultists who practice a new form of “techno-magic,” have targeted Chip’s multi-player videogame as the perfect environment to cast a dangerous spell to free a demoness from the very pits of hell. In the process, their plan may trap Blue in a prison of the mind with no locks, no bars, and no escape.

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About R.J.:  R. J. Sullivan's paranormal thriller series starts with Haunting Blue, a literal ghostly roller coaster ride and the first chapter in the adventures of punk girl "Blue" Shaefer. The second book, Haunting Obsession, introduces readers to Maxine Marie, the iconic ghost from Hollywood's golden age, and the agent Rebecca Burton, mysterious investigator of the supernatural. Virtual Blue continues Blue's story and pairs her with Rebecca Burton. Rebecca also appears in the "Seventh Star Single" Backstage Pass.

R. J.'s popular short story "Robot Vampire" is featured in the acclaimed Seventh Star anthology Vampires Don't Sparkle. His newest project is the Red Lotus series of science fiction novelettes in the tradition of Andre Norton and Gene Roddenberry. R.J. resides with his family in Heartland Crossing, Indiana. He drinks regularly from a Little Mermaid coffee mug and is man enough to admit it. www.rjsullivanfiction.com





Monday, February 9, 2015

RJ Sullivan New Flash: In Defense of Boldness

Oh, our wacky authors. R.J. Sullivan penned a new, original story on a dare. After Eric Garrison posted an image of one of his Rebecca Burton Mermaid coffee mugs and challenged R.J. to create a story for it, R.J. penned the following on his blog site last month. He's sharing it here.

Special Investigations Agent Rebecca Burton is featured in RJ's SSP releases Haunting Obsession and Virtual Blue. Rebecca and Sparkle are both featured in the SSP Single Backstage Pass.

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Special Investigations agent Rebecca Burton took her usual spot within the Café Expresso coffee house, a corner booth, where she could face the door without being conspicuous. She removed her dark fedora from atop her head and shook loose her long hair. Several bright red strands fell in front of her eyes. She brushed them over with an impatient wave of her hand.

The café catered to college students attending Butler University. Though Rebecca was several years older, she loved the energy. The youthful creativity released itself into the room, auras that rejuvenated her without hampering or tampering with the energy of the people around her.

This was why she scheduled most of her more problematic appointments here. The Café Expresso proved itself a great place to meet new clients and size them up before taking on their cases. Meeting here put people off their guard. Much less formal, people tended to open up to her more quickly.

It was also a good place to meet when she didn’t trust someone not to try something stupid or dangerous if they were in private.

As if on cue, a dumpy, middle aged woman stepped through the door. Sparkle. Such a drama queen.
Sparkle’s tacky dyed blond hair–so blond as to look yellow–was outdone by the purple cloak. The upraised hood extended into a cape that flowed behind her when she walked. As she adjusted the cloak, Rebecca noticed a streak of purple in the dyed blonde. she wore beneath the cloak a tattered black dress that may have been quite formal a couple decades ago.

Rebecca shook her head. Such a disgrace. Hard to believe at one time they’d apprenticed together under the same master as young neophytes learning white magic within the Kelranian Order.

Sparkle’s gaze swept the room until she spotted Rebecca. Bright red-glossed lips parted into a smile to reveal crooked teeth. “Hello, honey!” Sparkle called from across the room and started toward her. “So good to see you again.” Rebecca cringed. Where did this witch go wrong, Rebecca mused, even as she figured Sparkle was probably thinking the exact same thing about her.

Click here to continue reading the story at R.J. Sullivan's Website

Monday, December 16, 2013

2nd Trailer for RJ Sullivan's Virtual Blue Released !

RJ Sullivan has released a new trailer today for Virtual Blue, the 2nd novel starring character Blue Shaefer. The trailer features a cosplayer and fan of Seventh Star authors playing the part of Blue.


For further information on RJ's works, please visit either the author's site at www.rjsullivanfiction.com or Seventh Star Press at www.seventhstarpress.com 


Synopsis of Virtual Blue: Two years after her deadly clash with a vengeful ghost, Fiona “Blue” Shaefer still can’t shake off the trauma of that night. Moving to New York with her father didn’t help. Neither did absorbing herself in her college classes. Not even her poetry provided the solace it once did. She convinces herself that ending her relationship with Eugene “Chip” Farren, her long-distance boyfriend and final tie to the horrors of that night, might bring the closure she needs. Blue travels to Bloomington to break the news to Chip in person, but her timing couldn’t be any worse.

The Sisters of Baalina, vengeful cultists who practice a new form of “techno-magic,” have targeted Chip’s multi-player videogame as the perfect environment to cast a dangerous spell to free a demoness from the very pits of hell. In the process, their plan may trap Blue in a prison of the mind with no locks, no bars, and no escape.



To purchase the eBook of Virtual Blue, please visit any of the links below!
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Monday, December 9, 2013

New RJ Sullivan Video Trailer for Virtual Blue, Starring Lily MonsterMeat!


RJ Sullivan unveiled a brand new video trailer today for his paranormal/urban fantasy novel Virtual Blue!  The trailer stars Lily MonsterMeat as Maxine Marie, a star character from RJ's novel Haunting Obsession!



For further information on RJ's works, please visit either the author's site at www.rjsullivanfiction.com or Seventh Star Press at www.seventhstarpress.com 

To find out more about Lily MonsterMeat, please visit: www.lilymonstermeat.com



Synopsis of Virtual Blue: Two years after her deadly clash with a vengeful ghost, Fiona “Blue” Shaefer still can’t shake off the trauma of that night. Moving to New York with her father didn’t help. Neither did absorbing herself in her college classes. Not even her poetry provided the solace it once did. She convinces herself that ending her relationship with Eugene “Chip” Farren, her long-distance boyfriend and final tie to the horrors of that night, might bring the closure she needs. Blue travels to Bloomington to break the news to Chip in person, but her timing couldn’t be any worse.

The Sisters of Baalina, vengeful cultists who practice a new form of “techno-magic,” have targeted Chip’s multi-player videogame as the perfect environment to cast a dangerous spell to free a demoness from the very pits of hell. In the process, their plan may trap Blue in a prison of the mind with no locks, no bars, and no escape.



To purchase the eBook of Virtual Blue, please visit any of the links below!
AmazonForSite iBooksLogoForSite KoboForSite NookForSite




Monday, October 28, 2013

R.J. Sullivan's Virtual Blue Online Tour Starts Today!



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R.J. Sullivan begins his online tour for Virtual Blue today!

To see the full list of sites and activities, visit here!



Friday, August 30, 2013

Virtual Blue Links for Kindle, Nook, iBookstore, and Kobo!





Virtual Blue eBook Links!


We wanted to list the links for the eBook version of Virtual Blue, the latest Blue Shaefer adventure from R.J. Sullivan.  Experience an adventure in urban fantasy and the paranormal!  All locations offer the eBook at $3.99.

Kindle Link:
http://www.amazon.com/Virtual-Blue-ebook/dp/B00EVIX1A8

Nook Link:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/virtual-blue-rj-sullivan/1116802948?ean=2940148624493

Kobo Link:
http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/virtual-blue

iBookstore Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/virtual-blue/id696653418?mt=11



Did you ever wish you could escape to a virtual world? What if you could...but then couldn’t get out? Two years after her deadly clash with a vengeful ghost, Fiona “Blue” Shaefer still can’t shake off the trauma of that night. Moving to New York with her father didn’t help. Neither did absorbing herself in her college classes. Not even her poetry provided the solace it once did. She convinces herself that ending her relationship with Eugene “Chip” Farren, her long-distance boyfriend and final tie to the horrors of that night, might bring the closure she needs. Blue travels to Bloomington to break the news to Chip in person, but her timing couldn’t be any worse. The Sisters of Baalina, vengeful cultists who practice a new form of “techno-magic,” have targeted Chip’s multi-player videogame as the perfect environment to cast a dangerous spell to free a demoness from the very pits of hell. In the process, their plan may trap Blue in a prison of the mind with no locks, no bars, and no escape.

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Cover Reveal of R.J. Sullivan's Virtual Blue, Artwork by Bonnie Wasson!

Today SSP proudly unveils the new cover art by the award-winning Bonnie Wasson for R.J. Sullivan's latest novel Virtual Blue, the second adventure of Blue Shaefer!


Virtual Blue will be available Friday, August 30th in eBook formats such as Kindle, Nook, iBookstore, and Kobo and will be available in print next week.  The release will also feature interior illustrations by Bonnie Wasson

Virtual Blue Synopsis: Did you ever wish you could escape to a virtual world? What if you could...but then couldn’t get out?

Two years after her deadly clash with a vengeful ghost, Fiona “Blue” Shaefer still can’t shake off the trauma of that night. Moving to New York with her father didn’t help. Neither did absorbing herself in her college classes. Not even her poetry provided the solace it once did. She convinces herself that ending her relationship with Eugene “Chip” Farren, her long-distance boyfriend and final tie to the horrors of that night, might bring the closure she needs. Blue travels to Bloomington to break the news to Chip in person, but her timing couldn’t be any worse. 

The Sisters of Baalina, vengeful cultists who practice a new form of “techno-magic,” have targeted Chip’s multi-player videogame as the perfect environment to cast a dangerous spell to free a demoness from the very pits of hell. In the process, their plan may trap Blue in a prison of the mind with no locks, no bars, and no escape.


About R.J. Sullivan: Virtual Blue is the second novel in the Adventures of Blue Shaefer and R.J. Sullivan’s third paranormal thriller. Seventh Star Press will produce a new, authorized edition of the first book, Haunting Blue, later this year.

R. J.’s short stories have been featured in  Vampires Don’t Sparkle, edited by Michael West, and Dark Faith: Invocations. His newest project is the Red Lotus series of science fiction novelettes for readers of all ages. R.J. and his family reside in Heartland Crossing, Indiana. www.rjsullivanfiction.com




Seventh Star Press is a publisher of speculative fiction based in Lexington, Kentucky. 
For further information on Seventh Star Press, please visit www.seventhstarpress.com






Thursday, February 23, 2012

Seventh Star Press Announces Four Book Deal With Paranormal Thriller Author R.J. Sullivan

For Immediate Release
February 23, 2012

Seventh Star Press Announces Four Book Deal With Paranormal Thriller Author R.J. Sullivan



Seventh Star Press proudly announces a four book deal with author R.J. Sullivan, making him the seventh author to come aboard the publisher's main roster.

The addition of R.J. Sullivan comes close after Seventh Star Press' strongest year yet, during which titles such as Jackie Gamber's Redheart and Michael West's Cinema of Shadows received excellent critical reception, and the artwork featured by the press also received increased recognition, as Matthew Perry recently won Top Cover Art in the 2011 Tor.com Readers Choice Awards for his cover art on Stephen Zimmer's The Seventh Throne.

The first title to be released by Seventh Star Press, Haunting Obsession, tells the story of Daryl Beasley. Daryl collects all things Maxine Marie, whose famous curves and fast lifestyle made her a Hollywood icon for decades after her tragic death. Daryl's girlfriend, Loretta Stevens, knew about his geeky lifestyle when they started dating, but she loves him, quirks and all.

Then one day Daryl chooses to buy a particularly tacky piece of memorabilia instead of Loretta's birthday present. Daryl ends up in the doghouse, not only with Loretta, but with Maxine Marie herself. The legendary blonde returns from the dead to give Daryl a piece of her mind—and a haunting obsession he'll never forget.

A member of the Indiana Horror Writers, R. J. Sullivan resides with his family in Heartland Crossing, Indiana. His first novel, Haunting Blue, is an edgy paranormal thriller about punk girl loner Fiona "Blue" Shaefer and her boyfriend Chip Farren.

R.J. is hard at work on the next chapter in Fiona's story, Virtual Blue, which will be released in 2013, followed by two more novels over the course of 2013 and 2014.

"I was with Michael West at several events last year, and I couldn't help but notice the slick marketing materials he was handing out," R.J. Sullivan commented as to why he wanted to bring his work to Seventh Star Press. "I saw how Seventh Star had a personal presence nearby to assist at the cons. I realized that having the publisher at those events changes the convention vibe, which can otherwise be an isolated experience. I love that they produce interior artwork as part of their product--it shows an understanding of the genre and its readers. It's clear Seventh Star understand the modern publishing world, and does everything they can to open up opportunities for the author to succeed."

Bonnie Wasson, whose cover art and illustrations are featured in Seventh Star Press titles such as D.A. Adams' The Brotherhood of Dwarves series, will be creating the artwork for the R.J. Sullivan novels.

Haunting Obsession will be released in limited hardcover, softcover (trade paperback), and several eBook editions, including versions for Kindle, Nook, the iBookstore, and Sony-compatible devices.

For further information on R.J. Sullivan and the upcoming releases, please visit www.seventhstarpress.com or the author's site at www.rjsullivanfiction.com




Contact: C.C. James
Public Relations, Seventh Star Press
ccjames@seventhstarpress.com


Seventh Star Press is a small press publisher of speculative fiction located in Lexington Kentucky

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