“Micki Janae’s novel Of Blood and Lightning sizzles with excitement as a diverse group of high schoolers are swept into a world of myths . . . An engrossing epic novel in which teenagers battle an older generation of deities and monsters.” —Foreword Reviews

“In her electrifying debut novel, Of Blood and Lightning, Micki Janae rebirths the gods of Olympus for a new generation. In prose that is thrilling, vivid, and full of palpable human emotion, Janae tells a story of grief, love, power, and the strength we all need to face our past to make a better future. From start to glimmering finish, this is a novel with unstoppable light, unflinching spirit, and remarkable skill. What a debut!” –Ashley M. Jones, Poet Laureate, State of Alabama

“Engagingly written with a charmingly heartbroken lead, Of Blood and Lightning feels like a modern twist on the classic YA era. It's filled with humor, heart, and a surprising amount of chills and bloodshed that's in no way sanitized. This is an absolute win for teen readers!” —Sami Ellis, author, Dead Girls Walking

“Janae's storytelling prowess shines through in Of Blood and Lightning, weaving the tales of contemporary Black teenagers with Greek mythology, transforming anger into the drive take action to save the world.” —Peter Carlaftes, author, Life in the Past Lane

• National publicity campaign and bound galley outreach targeting reviews and mentions in Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, School Library Journal, Forward, Horn Magazine New York Times, Time, People, Teen Vogue, etc.
• Regional publicity campaign targeting reviews and mentions in Time Out, Down East, Atlantic, New Yorker, New York Magazine, etc.
• Publicity push to HBCU radio stations and media outlets
• Online outreach to 100+ book bloggers including ­Rumpus, Book Slut, Good Reads, Book Riot, YA Why Not, YA Books Central, Teen Link, Bustle, etc.
• Extensive outreach to BIPOC blogs and reviewers
• Direct outreach to booksellers and participation in regional trade organizations
• Extensive social media push via posts, videos and tweets • In-store and virtual launches