PORTAL, a YA Time Travel Fantasy

[Imogen Rose]

Twilight meets The Time-Travelers Wife! --Stephen Windwalker (Kindle Nation)

Red Adept Annual Indie Awards 2010 Runner Up --Red Adept Reviews

Favorite Frugal Finds of 2010 --The Frugal eReader

"Portal...when love's just the beginning of the story" --KindleObsessed




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A Brand New Free Kindle Nation Short - A Letter and Excerpt from THE PORTAL CHRONICLES

http://tinyurl.com/PortalKN


Description:

Come find me two years ago....

Six words that propelled ice hockey playing tomboy, Arizona, into an alternate dimension. In one moment, she went from being a varsity hockey player in New Jersey to a glamorous cheerleader in California. She found herself with a new dad. She found herself in a new life. One that she had apparently lived in always. Everyone knew her as Arizona Darley, but she wasn't.

She was Arizona Stevens. She knew she had to find her way back to her real life.

Then she met Kellan....

PORTAL is the story of the repercussions of Arizona's mother, Olivia,  attempt at creating a perfect world for herself and her children. Arizona's quest for answers threatens to undermine the seemingly perfect world that her mother has so carefully constructed.

PORTAL is the first book of the Portal Chronicles. This book will appeal to the same audience as Twilight and Evermore.

Review from Amazon:

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing sci-fi romance, February 15, 2010
By Keith Robinson (Chickamauga, GA, United States) - See all my reviews

PORTAL is a sci-fi romance with well-fleshed characters and an intriguing plot. Normally, a novel in the romance genre would be of no interest to me at all (being a guy and all!) but PORTAL managed to keep my interest throughout thanks to its main character, Arizona, and its fascinating sci-fi plot involving time travel and alternative dimensions. There's such a careful balance of sci-fi versus romance that both genre readers will enjoy it equally. I'd be hard pushed to say which genre comes through the strongest, and in this regard it reminds me slightly of The Time Traveler's Wife, another story that's hard to pigeonhole and one that wouldn't work if either the sci-fi or the romance was taken away.

There's a lot to think about after the book ends. All the complexities of the "experiment" are finally laid out for the readers (and poor Arizona) to see, and yet you come away with your head spinning -- in a good way. The best kinds of movies and novels are those that leave you with something to ponder, and PORTAL certainly does that. And the fact that there's a forthcoming sequel, EQUILIBRIUM, due in Summer 2010, is something of a no-brainer -- there's plenty more story waiting to be explored yet!

Not wanting to give away spoilers, I was happy with Arizona's decision at the end and think it would have been unrealistic for her to choose otherwise. Still, part of me wanted her to "take the plunge" and choose the other option, because what a great story that would make! Maybe that's what we have to look forward to in EQUILIBRIUM... or maybe the author will take us in a new direction altogether. There are so many possibilities, especially after the Epilogue, which almost came out of left field and really throws a sinister spanner in the works. Roll on Book II!

[Imogen Rose]

Review on Amazon

Fantasy and romance extraordinaire, March 21, 2010
By A. Wolfe (Toronto, Ontario) - See all my reviews
   
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This review is from: Portal (Paperback)

Well written, thought provoking and reminiscent of George Orwell's 1984. I would highly recommend this book for readers of all ages.The plot is intriguing; the characters are well developed, credible and real; the writing is flowing, detailed and envelopes you into fantasy, romance and action and even turns into a thriller.

[Imogen Rose]

Another Review on Amazon

A Mesmerizing Glimpse of The Possibilities
By J. A. Stanbury (Atlanta, GA USA)
   
An intriguing and well-crafted tale by first-time author, Imogen Rose. First time author? That in itself is difficult to comprehend, as the story line moves along at a smart pace; the characters are believable and well developed, and the time travel/alternative reality premise, although visted often in other works of fiction, some how seems fresh and new and even possible in Portal.

Although aimed primarily at the young adult reader, I was sufficiently captured by Ms. Rose's storytelling ability to keep turning the page until the very end. In fact, I was sorry to see it end but heartened by the fact that Arizona's journey, Olivia's dilemma, and the enticing possibility of a time travel portal will continue in Equilibrium.

Now, when is that launch date?

[Ann in Arlington]

Imogen,



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[Imogen Rose]

Ann

Thank you for the warm welcome and suggestions. I will need to work out how to add my links to my signature.

Imogen

[Imogen Rose]

New review at Hot Gossip Hot Reviews

http://hotgossiphotreviews.blogspot.com/2010/04/portal-by-imogen-rose.html

[HelenSmith]

Good luck, it sounds great.

Helen

[Imogen Rose]

Thank you, Helen.

[Imogen Rose]

Portal was mentioned in ICE magazine! 

[Imogen Rose]

Letting my Chihuahua, Tallulah, do my weekly bump this week. 

[Ann in Arlington]

Letting my Chihuahua, Tallulah, do my weekly bump this week. 

Tallulah is welcome to do your bump. . . .but you need to explain to her that she needs to wait 7 people days, not 7 dog days. . . which is apparently only 5 days really . . . .    

[stacydan]

Imogen, how is the sequel coming along?  I have questions, I need answers!  lol!

[Imogen Rose]

Stacy, good!  It will be done by the end of the month and then I'll send it in to my editor. I am hoping to have it out by the end of June/early July.


Ann... sorry... 

[Virgoddess]

I'm about 35% of the way into this one, really enjoying it!

[Imogen Rose]

I'm about 35% of the way into this one, really enjoying it!

Glad you are enjoying it.

PORTAL made the 50 best rated indie authors in the Kindle Store list on

ireaderreview.com : http://ireaderreview.com/2010/05/08/50-best-rated-indie-authors-in-the-kindle-store/#more-11712

[Virgoddess]

Finished last night, posted my review. Thanks for the ride! Can't wait for the next book.

[JanaOnWheels]

Awesome news! I loved this book, so I of course love it when it gets the accolades it deserves!

I would whine about when the sequel will be out, but I know you're working on it, so please feel free to ignore the whimpering.

[Imogen Rose]

Finished last night, posted my review. Thanks for the ride! Can't wait for the next book.

Jen, thank you so much for taking the time to post a review. It's very much appreciated.

Imogen

[Imogen Rose]

Awesome news! I loved this book, so I of course love it when it gets the accolades it deserves!

I would whine about when the sequel will be out, but I know you're working on it, so please feel free to ignore the whimpering.

Thanks, Jana!

[Imogen Rose]

Time for my weekly bump..... Sharing my Mother's day card with you today!


Have a great day everyone!

Imogen

ps.... I am on Romance Junkies today :  http://www.romancejunkies.com/rjblog/?p=832

[HelenSmith]

That's so sweet! What a lovely picture. 

[Imogen Rose]

That's so sweet! What a lovely picture. 

Thanks, Helen. She even drew herself wearing a grey PORTAL t-shirt!

[LET222]

Just finished the book, and I had to come on here to tell how much I LOVED it!!! I cannot wait for the sequel!

Will post a amazon review soon!

Thanks for the great read

[Imogen Rose]

Just finished the book, and I had to come on here to tell how much I LOVED it!!! I cannot wait for the sequel!

Will post a amazon review soon!

Thanks for the great read

Thank you so much!! The baby in your avatar is adorable!

[Nancy C. Johnson, Author]

Hi, Imogene

Just read all the way through your thread. Your book sounds awesome, so I have to purchase it!

And I went, Awwwww, when viewing your doggie, Tallulah, and little Lola's picture of your book and reviews. Love the t-shirt Lola wears also. Your biggest fan. So sweet.

Keep posting pictures like this if you can. I love the added personal touch.  

P.S. And Let222's baby boy in the Avatar is adorable. Blue for boy, right?

Nancy