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What Do My Characters Look Like? Here's Three Sarr.

What Do My Characters Look Like? Here’s Three Sarr.

October 29, 2016 · by Madeline Dyer · in Blog

One of the questions I most get asked as a writer is, “Who do your characters look like? Which real-life people look like them?”

I usually give pretty vague answers, as I can never find actors who look exactly like how I imagined them. But today, I drew this! And he looks pretty much… Continue reading...

Writing Messy First Drafts

Writing Messy First Drafts

October 1, 2016 · by Madeline Dyer · in Blog

I’m nearly halfway through my second first draft of Divided (I’ll explain why it’s the second one in a minute) and I’ve come to an important conclusion. First drafts, for me, need to be messy.

screen-shot-2016-10-01-at-12-35-00So, Divided is book three in my Untamed Series, and… Continue reading...

My First Book Signing

My First Book Signing

September 25, 2016 · by Madeline Dyer · in Blog

From the Diary….

At 10.30am on Saturday 24th September, armed with plenty of books, handouts, and materials (pictured below) I made my way through the blustery gales to Okehampton Library, ready for my first ever book signing… (The box of books and materials was a lot heavier than I’d realised, and I felt pretty victorious… Continue reading...

Grab book one in my dystopian series for $0.99/£0.99!

September 18, 2016 · by Madeline Dyer · in Blog

Hey, everyone!

Just a quick note to say that the kindle edition of Untamed is still on sale! (Yes, my publisher extended its 0.99 sale so it now ends on the 20th September!)

untamed-2About Untamed

As one of the last Untamed humans left in the

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Grab three books for less than $5!

Grab three books for less than $5!

September 3, 2016 · by Madeline Dyer · in Blog

Hey, friends!

I was talking with two other ladies in one of my writing groups and we realised we’ve each got a book with a huge discount sale running at the moment…which means you can get three YA novels for less than $5. Amazing, right?

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FRAGMENTED teasers... Six days to go until launch!

FRAGMENTED teasers… Six days to go until launch!

September 1, 2016 · by Madeline Dyer · in Blog

So, wow. My second book releases in six days–less than a week. I can’t believe it.

Fragmented is book two in my Untamed Series, and it was so much fun to write.

fragmented1400About Fragmented

After the terrible battle against the Enhanced Ones, Seven and

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Win a Prize Pack!

Win a Prize Pack!

August 14, 2016 · by Madeline Dyer · in Blog

There are only 24 days until Fragmented releases, which means you’ve only got 24 days left to enter my pre-order campaign!

Everyone who sends me proof of their preorder of Fragmented will receive a free signed bookcard (either of Untamed or Fragmented–your choice!) and one person will win this prize pack!

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Swag for FRAGMENTED has arrived!

Swag for FRAGMENTED has arrived!

August 2, 2016 · by Madeline Dyer · in Blog

So, my second book releases NEXT MONTH. And that’s pretty crazy.

Yesterday, a big box of goodies arrived on my doorstep and made the whole thing seem so much more real.

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Yes, I have swag for Fragmented! (Notebooks, postcards, and mugs!)

It’s… Continue reading...

Save 25% on these recommended books (including LGBT novels for teens)!

July 29, 2016 · by Madeline Dyer · in Blog

Hey, friends!

Great news! My publisher is having a sale and until the 14th August 2016, you can save 25% on your entire shopping cart with them! Just use the discount code ‘BTS16’.

I also believe this code can be used alongside the discount code ‘preorder15’ which saves you 15% on all pre-orders, so… Continue reading...

FRAGMENTED teasers…

July 29, 2016 · by Madeline Dyer · in Blog

Hey, everyone!

fragmented1400So, with my next book (FRAGMENTED, book two in the Untamed Series) releasing in 40 days, I wanted to point you in the direction of my most recent guest post.

Author Annabelle Jay asked me to write a post for her new blog… Continue reading...

Pre-order FRAGMENTED today! And Get Signed Goodies!

Pre-order FRAGMENTED today! And Get Signed Goodies!

July 20, 2016 · by Madeline Dyer · in Blog

Hey, friends!

Good news! My second novel, FRAGMENTED (book two in the Untamed Series) is now available to pre-order through my publisher, Prizm Books (US only) or Torquere Press (international)!

And I’m running a special offer where everyone who sends me proof of their pre-order will receive a signed bookcard and an entry

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Cover Reveal for FRAGMENTED (Untamed, #2) by Madeline Dyer

July 13, 2016 · by Madeline Dyer · in Blog

I am soooo unbelievably excited to share with you the gorgeous cover for my next book! Fragmented is the second instalment in my Untamed Series, and this book continues Seven and Corin’s journey as the War of Humanity progresses. Author E. Mitchell calls Fragmented “an amazing, dark, twisting YA book,” and I think that perfectly sums up book two… Continue reading...

60 days until FRAGMENTED releases!

July 9, 2016 · by Madeline Dyer · in Blog

Exciting news, friends! There are only 60 days to go until my next book is out in the world!!

That’s right: 60 days!

So, in two months, you’ll be able to read FRAGMENTED yourselves! I am so excited for this book to be out there. I love it so much–possibly more than UNTAMED… Continue reading...

How UNTAMED began plus my very first notes!

July 2, 2016 · by Madeline Dyer · in Blog

So, if you’ve read any of the interviews I’ve done, then you’ll know that the idea behind my debut novel, UNTAMED, began after I watched this music video:

To be specific, it’s the scene about halfway through where there’s what looks like a pig’s heart being sold at a market. This scene made… Continue reading...

Find Signed UNTAMED Postcards at ALA

Find Signed UNTAMED Postcards at ALA

June 26, 2016 · by Madeline Dyer · in Blog

ALA (American Library Association) book fest is currently happening in Orlando, Florida, and I’m so happy to say that there are over 100 hand-signed UNTAMED postcards at this book fest for readers to grab!

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UNTAMED by Madeline Dyer is on sale… 20% off until end of May!

May 29, 2016 · by Madeline Dyer · in Blog

[This post has been edited in January 2018 to provide up-to-date links and pricing info–so the saving is actually greater than 20%]

Hey there!

So, this is just a quick post to let you know that you can grab an ebook copy of Untamed for just $3.75! The original retail price… Continue reading...

Save 30% on UNTAMED for Valentine's Day!

Save 30% on UNTAMED for Valentine’s Day!

February 14, 2016 · by Madeline Dyer · in Blog

Exciting news, folks!

I’ve just heard from my awesome publisher that they’re running a Valentine’s day sale–and my debut novel, Untamed, is included!

To get 30% off Untamed–and partake in this offer–all you need to do is enter coupon code “Love2016” when ordering an e-copy of Untamed through Prizm Books or Torquere

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Where Can I Get a Paperback of UNTAMED?

Where Can I Get a Paperback of UNTAMED?

December 9, 2015 · by Madeline Dyer · in Blog

12241531_794812597331307_747293365102725436_n-2So, with the holiday season fast approaching–or rather, with it being here already–a lot of people have been asking me where they can get a paperback copy of my debut novel from. So, I created this handy list of the different places (that I know of!) that currently stock… Continue reading...

Writing Sequels Is Hard

August 12, 2015 · by Madeline Dyer · in Blog

11141370_714751942004040_6481492644713507401_nYes, that’s my conclusion of the week. Or even the month. The year? Hmm. Maybe not.

At the moment, I’m busy working on FRAGMENTED, which is Book #2 in the Untamed Series. I’ve got a completed draft (actually it’s the 13th draft of this book), and… Continue reading...

Save 35% on the ebook of UNTAMED by Madeline Dyer

August 11, 2015 · by Madeline Dyer · in Blog

So, I discovered something very exciting today. My publisher is holding a Back to School sale, and until the end of August 2015, you can save 35% on all their ebooks–including UNTAMED, my debut novel, a YA dystopian story of addiction, loyalty, and survival.

To get this 35% discount (which takes the price of UNTAMED… Continue reading...

All about my debut novel, UNTAMED

July 14, 2015 · by Madeline Dyer · in Blog

So, I thought it was time to do a little round-up kind of post about my book, now that it’s been out for nearly two months. For those who don’t yet know, UNTAMED is a YA dystopian novel, published by Prizm Books, and I’d absolutely love for you to read it. (It’s aimed at the… Continue reading...

So, UNTAMED is out there... + Paperbacks now available!

So, UNTAMED is out there… + Paperbacks now available!

June 8, 2015 · by Madeline Dyer · in Blog

Just thought I’d write a quick post about how UNTAMED is doing so far. This book was published on 20 May 2015, so it’s been available for a little under three weeks, and I’m so pleased with all the feedback that I’ve received so far! I’ve had some great reviews and ratings (four and five… Continue reading...

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