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Blackbirch: The Dark Half Is Out Now!

On July 18, 2020November 19, 2021 By K.M. Allan28 Comments

So, you might not have been expecting a blog from me this week or on a day that isn't my usual blogging day, but this one is special because my second book, Blackbirch: The Dark Half, is officially out in the world! By now, all the word clocks have ticked over and you should be …

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4 Fun Things To Do With The Author Copy Of Your Book

On July 10, 2020 By K.M. Allan33 Comments

This week I received the author copy of my next book, Blackbirch: The Dark Half. As this is only the second book I've had published, it was still a thrill, although I can't imagine any writer getting bored with a box of their own books arriving on their doorstep. After all, it's years of hard …

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Blackbirch The Dark Half Cover Reveal

Blackbirch: The Dark Half Cover Reveal

On July 1, 2020July 13, 2020 By K.M. Allan15 Comments

Welcome to the cover reveal for Blackbirch: The Dark Half! Without further ado... Book two in the Blackbirch Series will be released on July 17th, 2020. Blackbirch: The Dark Half Now that the origins of his power have been revealed, Josh Taylor’s search for answers continues with the arrival of Kallie—a girl he thought only …

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Blackbirch The Beginning - Out Now

Blackbirch: The Beginning – Out Now!

On February 17, 2020May 8, 2020 By K.M. Allan17 Comments

My debut book has now been released! From an idea for a scene that popped into my head in 2001 (which you'll be able to read in book 2), to a writing journey that saw me pen 16 drafts, query and deal with 22 rejections, decide to give up, decide to keep going, sign and …

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Blackbirch The Beginning Cover Reveal

Blackbirch: The Beginning Cover Reveal

On January 23, 2020June 29, 2020 By K.M. Allan45 Comments

Welcome to the cover reveal for Blackbirch: The Beginning! Without further ado... Book one in the Blackbirch Series is out now! Buy The Paperback            Buy The Ebook             Add to: Welcome to Blackbirch. It’s a place no one forgets. Except for Josh Taylor. The fatal car …

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YA writer and blogger. Author of The Blackbirch Series, The Beginning and The Dark Half (books 1 & 2) are out now! I'm also an identical twin, but not the evil one.

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