Welcome to the Valkyrie Series Book Blitz. The YA paranormal Valkyrie Series, Dead Radiance, Dead Embers, and Dead Chaos, is written by T.G. Ayer. I am dying to read this series. It really is right up my alley. I hope you guys find it interesting too. Today, we have a fun and quirky guest post about the proper care of writer friends and a awesome giveaway where one person will win the ebooks Dead Radiance and Dead Embers. Enjoy.
by T.G. Ayer
Tips and Guidelines on ensuring your Writer friend receives a regular dose of social activity, not to mention the importance of food.
Social activity is important. It helps stimulate brain activity. Unfortunately, the Writer seems to have a chemical imbalance that enables her* to function on dangerously low levels of social activity. In addition, Writers also suffer from an over-production of a strange (and as yet un-identified) hormone that convinces the Writer that food is not required. In the long term these imbalances can sometimes prove detrimental to a Writer’s long-term health. Below are some activities which you could use to help care for and feed your Writer friend.
Phone-Call
Give her time to get into the conversation – be aware that once she has readjusted to the social nature of your call she may talk your ear off, but seriously, it’s well worth the effort. Ensure you insert at least five reminders to eat.
Coffee Date/Dinner/Drinks
More often than not, the Writer does not know what’s best for her (I know, isn’t that a shocker?). Despite what a Writer may think, it is crucial for her to be exposed to fresh air and sunshine from time to time. Be aware that most Writers will shy away from such activities- they are akin to vampires in their dislike of The Out**. However, knowing what is best for the writer will give you an advantage in such a situation.
Warning: ring up the Writer’s significant other just to check if you are not appearing on the Writer’s doorstep the day before a super-important deadline. Skipping this step may result in turning the semi-sane Writer into a babbling, hair-pulling, drooling mess, and you may have to leave in a real hurry to avoid jailtime for inflicting stress induced insanity.
Bring the Mountain to the Writer
On the rare occasion that the Writer is unable to leave the house for extended periods ie the next day deadline situation discussed above, I am happy to advise that there is an alternative method you can use to give the Writer a breather. If the Writer cannot go to the mountain coffee then the coffee shall cometh to the mountain Writer. Yes, my suggestion is bringeth the coffee.
Movies/Theatre/Concerts
Knowing the Writer’s taste in entertainment will help with this suggestion. Entice the writer to leave her writing/editing cave with a movie somehow related to the novel she is currently writing/editing. If your Writer prefers to work to music, investigate her tastes and entice her out of the house with her favourite rock/pop band concert or a classical performance she would enjoy.
Bring-a-Meal
There are times, more for the single writer, where food is completely extraneous to a Writers existence. PB&J is not recommended for breakfast, lunch and dinner. One cannot survive on a diet of PB&J and chocolate. With this in mind, one of the kindest things you can do is to bring a meal to the Writer (either home cooked or takeout works just as well). You will, of course, have The Writer’s undying gratitude. She may even offer you her first born. (Warning- acceptance of this boon is entirely at your own risk as you may well know how that will end.)
Remember:
Writers are human- this may be hard to believe but it is a scientifically proven fact***, do not doubt this.
Writers can be flexible- sometimes they just need to be reminded
Writers are strange- yes, writers are strange creatures, but handle them with care and you will never have to fear being killed off in your Writer friends next novel****
** The Out- a term created by Editor Annetta Ribken- All Hail the Cookie Queen!
****This is not a threat. Not really… 😉

Series: The Valkyrie Series
Volume: 1
Genre: YA Paranormal
Publication Date: 25th February 2012
Find It: Goodreads | Amazon
Bryn Halbrook had always seen the glow. But it is only when her best friend dies that she discovers the meaning of those beautiful golden auras – Death. Alone, lost in the foster system, she struggles to understand who she is and why she was cursed with the ability to see the soon-to-be-dead.
Title: DEAD EMBERS
Volume: 2
Genre: YA Paranormal
Publication Date: 15th August 2012
Find It: Goodreads | Amazon
Valkyrie-in-training Bryn Halbrook just can’t catch a break. With her boyfriend stuck in Hel and the taunting laughter of Loki still ringing in her ears, she struggles to concentrate on her training and duties in Odin’s realm. The last thing she expects or wants is more adventure—but then treachery, a shocking abduction and a chilling discovery send her forth on another perilous, globe-hopping mission.
In the exciting sequel to DEAD RADIANCE, Bryn encounters dwarfs and dragons, new friends and old foes—but the worst enemy of all may be the person she trusts most!
Title: DEAD CHAOS
Series: The Valkyrie Series
Volume: 3
Genre: YA Paranormal
Publication 30 Oct 2013
Find It: Goodreads
Valkyrie Bryn Halbrook is broken and damaged…
A visit to the three fates who live beneath the great Tree of life, sends Bryn racing against time to find the missing Heimdall and his horn. As Odin’s life hangs in the balance and Ragnarok draws ever closer, Bryn has to find a way to save Heimdall and Odin before she can discover the truth about who she really is.
Author Bio
I have been a writer from the time I was old enough to recognise that reading was a doorway into my imagination. Poetry was my first foray into the art of the written word. Books were my best friends, my escape, my haven. I am essentially a recluse but this part of my personality is impossible to practise given I have two teenage daughters, who are actually my friends, my tea-makers, my confidantes… I am blessed with a husband who has left me for golf. It’s a fair trade as I have left him for writing. We are both passionate supporters of each other’s loves – it works wonderfully…
My heart is currently broken in two. One half resides in South Africa where my old roots still remain, and my heart still longs for the endless beaches and the smell of moist soil after a summer downpour. My love for Ma Afrika will never fade. The other half of me has been transplanted to the Land of the Long White Cloud. The land of the Taniwha, beautiful Maraes, and volcanoes. The land of green, pure beauty that truly inspires. And because I am so torn between these two lands – I shall forever remain cross-eyed. Website | Goodreads | Blog | Facebook | Twitter
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Melanie
OMG hah! I love the advice. Though some authors do write like they aren’t human, some of the books I’ve read a crazy genius.
Fab post! <33
Jennifer Bielman
LOL, I know right. Love this post too.
Jeann @ Happy Indulgence
Wow, this series looks wonderful, those covers are really pretty. What a cute guest post, it’s easy to get absorbed when writing lol!
Jennifer Bielman
I totally agree, writing can be consuming. Hope you get a chance to read this series.
sherry fundin
A fantastic guest post T. Thanks for the giveaway. Hope you are having a great weekend Jennifer. ^_^
Jennifer Bielman
Happy you liked it. Have a great week.
Julie S
Love these tips, hilarious 🙂 I love guest posts that poke fun at writers’ quirks 🙂
Jennifer Bielman
Hehe, Funny, right? Laughed by butt off.
Bobbi Kinion
Loving these tips…laughing so hard. Thanks for the giveaway.
Jennifer Bielman
hehe, happy you had fun!
Bookworm Brandee
Very clever! Love these tips ~ I’ll have to make sure I share them. 🙂
Jennifer Bielman
hehe, good idea.
sherry fundin
I loved the guest post. Every time I see it I can’t help but laugh at T’s wonderful sense of humor. Thanks guys for a some laughs. ^_^
Jennifer Bielman
I know. Such a great post. I laughed my butt off.
Hilary Cook
This post is hilarious! Since my writing is worked in around my job and my life/family, I guess this advice doesn’t apply to me. So far it is just a hobby.
Jennifer Bielman
Mine is a hobby too. I have too much other stuff going on.