The Academy Saga Book I by CJ Daly Will Be On the New York Bestseller
by Ron Smith grow your businessIndie self-published author CJ Daly was told by a
well-meaning agent: “You have better luck being struck by lightning than making
it as a writer today.” But Daly hails from the scrabbly plains of Eastern New
Mexico, where lightning rarely strikes and hard work – not Instagram likes –
determines who makes the cut. Armed with a riveting first novel, a deep-seated
belief in herself, and a Readers’ Favorite 5-star seal of approval, Daly
decided to ditch traditional publishing and go at it alone.
Daly’s pull-yourself-up-by-your-bootstraps mentality began on
her family’s ranch. While she was supposed to be helping her six siblings with
chores, Daly was sneaking behind dusty hay bales to read library books and
stare at the jets streaking across the endless sky to Cannon Air Force Base.
And dreaming of becoming a writer. After graduation, Daly moved to Dallas,
where she quickly put herself through college while trying to rid herself of
her country drawl. She had better luck with college, graduating cum laude with
a degree in English literature. After a five-year stint teaching – and pausing
to have back-to-back boys – she began writing in earnest. After a few years,
The Academy's six-part fictional series was finally born.
Set against the backdrop of Clovis, New Mexico, a rural farming
community with a Friday Night Lights feel, The Academy’s 17-year-old
protagonist, Kate Connelly, fights against the forces of a secret military
organization. Armed with nothing but her wits, a healthy sixth-sense, and good
old-fashioned country grit, Kate finds herself on the losing end of a battle
with two of The Academy’s handsome ambassadors. Rolling in on the military red
carpet, all the way from Marin County in Northern California, their mission is
to obtain Kate’s gifted little brother … or else. Unfortunately, these “elite
cadets” may have found their match in Kate, who doesn’t mince her twangy words
or fall for their abundant charms. It’s a coming-of-age story that ends in
redemption – for the lucky one – and comes wrapped in a love-triangle.
A sexy, spy-like romance story, with a twinge of the
supernatural, all come together with the stunning writing style of CJ DALY.
Maybe this on-going theme of battling against the odds is
what has garnered Daly such glowing reviews from critics. That and the entertaining
twangy dialogue Daly uses to bring her characters to life. Renown industry
critic Kirkus remarks about
her well-developed protagonist: “Daly crafts superb dialogue in a steady but
not excessive Southern dialect.” New York Times bestselling author Jami
Brumfield agrees: “The Academy is a story with compelling characters that pull
you into the author’s world and keeps you reading to the end.” And Hollywood
already has taken notice. Tony
Jones, the executive producer of My All-American, raves: “Daly
created an unforgettable story about a young woman caught up in a world of lies
and deception and her struggle to save those dearest to her. … The Academy is a
page-turning read that ends with a twist you might not see coming.”
If you would like more information about The Academy, visit
its website at https://www.theacademysaga.com/. To receive a copy
of the book for your review or to schedule an interview with author CJ Daly,
please contact theacademysaga@ams.network
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