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Shadows of the Realm is an epic fantasy for teens and adults. Join Bronwyn and Blayke, two young realmists, and their animal companions, as they are forced to leave the only home they’ve ever known to undertake a dangerous journey towards Vellonia, city of the dragons.
The gormons are invading, slipping through the corridors between realms, and they want blood, lots of Talian blood. Will the young realmists learn enough of the Second Realm magic to prevail, or will everything they love be destroyed?
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 My Review:

Your fantasy shelf will dance with joy when you bring home this epic fantasy. Beautiful world building caused everything to seem so realistic that I was not once pulled from the story. A story that was filled with magic and dragons. If you enjoy fantasy then you will love this book. You will feel as if you've made some new friends and when you lift your head from this book you'll be surprised to find no magical beasts sitting at your feet.

 Amazon:  viewBook.at/B0053482GWB &N: http://bit.ly/Q60a2ZSW: http://bit.ly/MdJHLa  Kobo: http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/The-Society-of-Sinners/book-4fnG7_BwhEqQDe1xVXhZHA/page1.html?s=leNojui_ckq4XROpPKaHmw&r=1All Romance Ebooks: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-thesocietyofsinners-1148947-139.htmlThe Society of Sinners will be on sale for .99. Snag your copy now before the price increases.  
 Blurb:

"Evil lives in the dark.  We instinctively know this as children."
Nestled high in the mountains...
The quiet community of Jackson Station is where everyone knows your name and...species?
Vampires have existed since almost the beginning of time, but not in the way we have been led to believe. These were not men cursed by the devil but warriors blessed by God to have great strength, agility, and eternal life.
Eternal life came at a price, the price of human blood. Some chose to live within their own society; The Society of Sinners.

This is the first in Charity Parkerson's new sinners series introducing a paranormal world filled with vampires, werewolves, changeling, and God's greatest warrior. 

Teaser:



He was cloaked from head to toe in black, with black leather gloves covering both hands. His odd hair color of black, blonde, and red stood out starkly against the absence of color in his clothing. A pair of dark shades covered his eyes, hiding his true identity, but Mika was no fool; that was a trap she wouldn’t fall for again.There was a matching chair to one side of his that was separated only by a small round table. She fancied it was something an old married couple would do, kicking back in recliners next to each other at the end of a long day. She threw herself down wearily in the chair next to him.“Hello, Dimitri, it has been awhile.”“You do not seem surprised to see me.”“Well, I heard you were kicking up trouble again.”“Are they mad about the dog?” he asked, incredulous. “Gabe’s a tough guy; he would’ve survived it.”“I’m not going to lie. Gabe is pretty pissed, but I think it has more to do with the other shit you’ve done over the years. Now I hear you can change into anything,” she added. “You’re getting better. It used to only be other people.”Dimitri shrugged with indifference. “What do they plan?”Mika shrugged as well. “To trap you and run some tests on your blood. I don’t know what they plan after that. You’ll probably be judged for your crimes.”A low chuckle sounded from deep within his chest. “How do they intend to trap me?” He thought for a moment, then added, “Perhaps they think to wait until I turn into a bird, and then they’ll put me in a cage. Then I shall turn into a lion just to watch their faces as the cage is destroyed underneath my weight.” He laughed at his own description.Mika leaned back in her chair, crossing her feet at the ankles, matching Dimitri’s pose.“I do not know,” she answered tiredly.He turned his head to watch her, his expression hidden from her behind his dark glasses. They simply stared at one another for a moment before he whispered, “Perhaps they think you will convince me to turn myself in if only you ask.”“Do you break my heart on purpose?” she asked, a tear slipping from the corner of her eye. “By looking at me with his face and talking to me using his voice?”He looked away before answering. “Yes,” then after a moment, he whispered, “No.”He pushed from his chair and moved to stand over her. Using his foot, he kicked her chair closed while pulling her to her feet. He wrapped her in his embrace, and she went willingly, feeling her heart crack open anew at the feel of Dominic’s body against hers, even though mentally she knew it was only an illusion. He lowered his head to hers, giving her the chance to say “no,” but when the words never came, he brushed her lips with his own. Her tears fell unchecked between them, but, undeterred, he deepened the kiss while searching for the hem of her shirt with his fingertips. He pulled away only long enough to tug the shirt over her head, then returned to her mouth. She kissed him back just as fiercely, trying desperately to cling to the dream of Dominic. Her bra fell away beneath his fingers and his hot tongue moved from her lips to her breast. He sucked lightly, drawing her pebbled nipple in between his teeth. A moan escaped from her chest as he moved back up to her neck, and she felt his sharp teeth scratch against her skin. She tugged his hair with both hands, pulling him away. “If there is a shred of love in your heart for me, you will not do this to me while wearing his face.”Before her eyes, his features transformed back to those of Dimitri’s and he looked at her from his own familiar face. Reaching up, she removed his sunglasses, revealing his light-blue eyes. His dark-red hair was similar to hers in coloration, and a light smattering of freckles across his nose left him with a look of innocence that caused women to flock to him over the ages. He looked like a boy of nineteen instead of a man who had lived for centuries.“That’s better,” she breathed, drawing him close to her in a kiss so hot he was left panting  

by Zenobia Renquist


BLURB:
What do a four hundred-year-old vampire and a mid-level necromancer have in common? Money. Jeliyah needs it to pay off the people who trained her and Teaghan enjoys killing to get it. Together they hunt rogue vampires—assuming Teaghan can focus on something other than getting her in bed and Jeliyah doesn’t put a bullet in him first.
The uneasy partnership promises to be lucrative until Teaghan and Jeliyah get on the wrong side of a feud. Jeliyah is forced to use forbidden magic and finds herself bound to a man she should hate—but whom she can’t stop fantasizing about.
Every second they stay alive fuels a growing desire Jeliyah is unwilling to deny. Is it the magic? The danger? The only way to get the answers she craves is to outrun the enemy or kill them. She knows Teaghan’s preference but it’s Jeliyah who must put their mind-blowing sex aside and make the choice that will decide both their fates.~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Excerpt #2Teaghan knew it. A coup was about to happen. He didn’t know the players and didn’t care. So long as the bills got paid, the person in power didn’t matter. From one leader to the next, nothing ever changed.He said, “Fine. You want me. I get that. Leave the necromancer out of it. No one would miss me but take her out and you’ll have the higher-ups gunning for you and your boss.”“You’re right, the higher-ups would be quite upset if we killed the necromancer, and that wasn’t my intention. The others wanted to have some fun with her before handing her over but that was all.”Jeliyah gripped the door handle and her eyes widened.Teaghan said, “The higher-ups won’t overlook you molesting one of their own.”“That’s where you’re wrong. They’ve given us permission to do with her as we please so long we return her to them intact.”Jeliyah yelled, “They would never do that.”Fredrick chuckled. “Well, hello, Jeliyah. Ephraim tells me you smell of vampire seed and blood. Recent seed. Old blood. I had thought you would hold out against Teaghan much longer given your initial reaction to him. Either I overestimated you or underestimated him.” He made the vocal equivalent of a shrug. “Doesn’t matter since I felt the need to pass on the news of your little indiscretion to Hirsch, who then relayed it to the higher-ups. They are very displeased that a high-middle class such as yourself would give a vampire permission to invade her body. That displeasure graduated to anger when I informed them of the blood sharing as well.”Oh please, no. No. No.Teaghan grabbed Jeliyah’s hand in a firm grip to anchor her to the here and now. She clutched at him and stared at his profile. Tears rimmed her eyes. He knew she was holding it together by a thin thread of will. Images of the bleeding chamber raced through her mind. She was imagining herself in the place of the person she’d seen when she was young.He told her through their link, I’ve got you, Jeliyah. Nothing’s going to happen.Fredrick said, “Stop the car and give up. Make this easier for all of us.”“Denied.” Teaghan released Jeliyah’s hand so he could snatch the phone off the dash and hit the end button.Jeliyah asked, “What do we do? They want you dead and me—” Her words choked to a halt and she pulled in a shuddering breath. A single tear slipped down her cheek.He retrieved her hand and squeezed it. “Easy there, necromancer. Don’t fall apart on me now.”“Why? All you did was kill a rogue.”“That’s why. It’s a changing of the guard. It happens every few centuries. Family infighting. They involve people from neighboring families who have been promised some little tidbit or other to help the wannabe head take power. It’s a story as old as the vampires. Seems you and I got in the way.”Teaghan changed his destination. The enforcers probably knew which hotel they’d used by now and might be lying in wait. He steered the car back on the highway. If one family wanted him dead then his only protection was to seek refuge in another family’s territory.While a risky proposition without petitioning for entrance first, the destination Teaghan had in mind came with a sponsor. He released Jeliyah’s hand once more to bring up a number he hadn’t called in years. He hoped it still worked.

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Zenobia Renquist lives in her imagination. When not traveling through her fantasy worlds, she can be found in Hawaii living with her husband and two cats.
She is an Air Force brat turned Air Force wife, which means she’s accustomed to travel and does it whenever possible (so long as she doesn’t have to fly). Her favorite pastime is torturing her characters on their way to happily-ever-after for the enjoyment of her readers.
On the few occasions her muse flees the scene of the crime, Zenobia likes to read (comics, manga, and romance), go to the movies, play a few levels of whichever puzzle game has hijacked her interest or experiment with a new chain maille weave.
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BLURB:  
For the last fifteen years, Rose “Manny” Mankowski has been a very good girl.  Now, at the age of 45, she’s questioning her choices and feeling more and more disconnected from her own life.  When she’s passed over for promotion and her much younger new boss implies Manny’s life will never change, something snaps.  In the blink of an eye, she’s quit her job, sold her house, cashed in her pension, and she’s leaving town on a six month road trip.
After placing an ad for a travelling companion, she’s joined in her mid-life crisis by Zeke Powell, the cynical, satirical, most read – and most controversial – blogger for the e-zine, What Women Want.  Zeke’s true goal is to expose Manny’s journey as a pitiful and desperate attempt to reclaim her lost youth – and increase his readership at the same time.
Now, armed with a bagful of destinations, a fistful of maps, and an out-spoken imaginary friend named Harvey, Manny’s on a quest to rediscover herself – and taking Zeke along for the ride.

Manny walked in her door, looking tired and feeling worn out. She wondered ruefully why the only thing not on a schedule was the time she could leave the office. She dropped her purse on the table and hung up her coat and keys. With a tired sigh, she walked into the living room and plopped into the armchair. She closed her eyes as Harvey walked out of the kitchen with a glass of white wine and began to rub her shoulders. He again looked impossibly handsome, this time wearing a sweater and jeans. She sighed in imagined bliss, and looked at him with sad eyes.
You have no idea how much I wish you were real.
In a blink, he was gone–and the phone was ringing. For a split second, Manny considered not answering it.
There’s your chance to talk to a real person, Harvey murmured.
Probably a telemarketer.
Probably Rebecca. Or Daisy. They’ll worry if you don’t answer.
All right, all right.
Manny heaved herself to her feet and walked to the phone.
Maybe I’m glad you’re imaginary after all.
She caught a glimpse of his grin as she answered the phone.
It was Rebecca, asking her to go out the next night.
“I don’t know...” Manny sighed.
“Oh, come on–you’ll have fun! And seriously–you haven’t gone out with us in months!”
“I’ve been tired...”
“You’ve been tired your whole life I think. You need to break out of this rut you’re in! Come out for a few drinks and dancing with me and Daisy. Who knows, maybe you’ll meet a good-looking guy and be swept off your feet into a red-hot love affair.”
Sounds like a plan to me.
Yeah, ’cause that’llhappen.
“I’d love to go dancing,” Manny said to Rebecca, “but the guy is just a figment of your imagination.”
“Only because you don’t put any effort into it. Seriously, it’s not healthy to do nothing but work and go home. That’s how people go crazy you know.”
“Huh. You mean next thing you know I’ll be talking to my imaginary friend?”
Harvey grinned wickedly and Manny abruptly turned her back to him.
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
Victoria enjoys reading all genres and particularly loves writing romantic comedy and post-apocalyptic science fiction. What those two have in common is anybody’s guess.
Victoria can be contacted through Love of Words Publishing Inc. (loveofwords@shaw.ca) or through her brand new blog at http://victoriabernadine.wordpress.com/.
A Life Less Ordinary is available for sale on Amazon in both Kindle and hard copy formats at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AMJBOSQ. 


My Interview with the author:
“If you show me yours, I’ll show you mine with author Charity Parkerson”Tell me 3 fun facts about yourselfOh, dear – they need to be fun?!1.)  In a case of life imitating art, I did quit my job and cash out my pension.  Still looking for a Zeke, though!2.)  I’m owned by two cats – one who is twenty pounds; the other is about six.  No wonder my nephew calls them the Grunt and the Runt!3.)  I’m not-so-secretly addicted to true crime documentaries, and I usually end up freaking myself out when I’m watching them.  I wish I was smart enough to write a mystery novel!
If you could bring one of your book characters to life for only one night, which one would it be, and what would you do?Only one?  LOL  Oh, dear...*ponders*...well, I’ll go for shallow and say Zeke, so I could prove to him that older women really do make the best lovers.  Well.  I’d do my best, anyway!
Is there anyone you’ve always secretly thought of as sexy that other people might find strange? If so, who?Lorne Greene – and I’ll be surprised if anyone even remembers/knows who he was – LOL!  Even before I hit puberty, I loved his voice and thought he was very, very handsome.
What’s the worst/oddest present that you’ve ever received?In elementary school, my best friend’s mother gave me a pair of underwear as part of a Christmas present...which I opened up at school...I was incredibly embarrassed (although they were very pretty).Confession time: What’s on your ipod right now?...erm...I don’t have an ipod *looks sheepish*.  I do use YouTube playlists, if that’ll work!The Good:  Let Her Go – Passenger – I just discovered this artist; love, love, love his voice and this song!The Bad:  She Took It Like a Man – Confederate Railroad – it’s just a funny, silly reverse-sexist song.The Ugly:  Star Trekkin’ - I don’t even know the artist – I suppose it’s more hilarious than ugly, but...close enough – LOL.
Do you have any tattoos?Nope.  I’m too much of a commitment-phobe to get a tattoo!
What’s your favorite snack?Potato chips.  Flavoured are preferred, but as long as they’re salty, I’ll eat ‘em.  And coke...as in coca cola.

What’s your ultimate fantasy?World peace...a best-selling novel...a tropical island filled with gorgeous men who adore me and are willing to provide me with an endless supply of books and cats (not to mention potato chips and coke)!At least, that’s my ultimate fantasy for today!!

Victoria will be awarding a $25 gift card and two $15 gifts cards, to either Amazon or Smashwords (Winners choice) to randomly drawn commenters. For more chances to win be sure to check out all the tour stops. Here's a link to find those:

 Amazon:  viewBook.at/B0053482GWB &N: http://bit.ly/Q60a2ZSW: http://bit.ly/MdJHLa  Kobo: http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/The-Society-of-Sinners/book-4fnG7_BwhEqQDe1xVXhZHA/page1.html?s=leNojui_ckq4XROpPKaHmw&r=1All Romance Ebooks: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-thesocietyofsinners-1148947-139.htmlThe Society of Sinners will be on sale for .99. Snag your copy now before the price increases.  
 Blurb:

"Evil lives in the dark.  We instinctively know this as children."
Nestled high in the mountains...
The quiet community of Jackson Station is where everyone knows your name and...species?
Vampires have existed since almost the beginning of time, but not in the way we have been led to believe. These were not men cursed by the devil but warriors blessed by God to have great strength, agility, and eternal life.
Eternal life came at a price, the price of human blood. Some chose to live within their own society; The Society of Sinners.

This is the first in Charity Parkerson's new sinners series introducing a paranormal world filled with vampires, werewolves, changeling, and God's greatest warrior. 

Teaser:



He was cloaked from head to toe in black, with black leather gloves covering both hands. His odd hair color of black, blonde, and red stood out starkly against the absence of color in his clothing. A pair of dark shades covered his eyes, hiding his true identity, but Mika was no fool; that was a trap she wouldn’t fall for again.There was a matching chair to one side of his that was separated only by a small round table. She fancied it was something an old married couple would do, kicking back in recliners next to each other at the end of a long day. She threw herself down wearily in the chair next to him.“Hello, Dimitri, it has been awhile.”“You do not seem surprised to see me.”“Well, I heard you were kicking up trouble again.”“Are they mad about the dog?” he asked, incredulous. “Gabe’s a tough guy; he would’ve survived it.”“I’m not going to lie. Gabe is pretty pissed, but I think it has more to do with the other shit you’ve done over the years. Now I hear you can change into anything,” she added. “You’re getting better. It used to only be other people.”Dimitri shrugged with indifference. “What do they plan?”Mika shrugged as well. “To trap you and run some tests on your blood. I don’t know what they plan after that. You’ll probably be judged for your crimes.”A low chuckle sounded from deep within his chest. “How do they intend to trap me?” He thought for a moment, then added, “Perhaps they think to wait until I turn into a bird, and then they’ll put me in a cage. Then I shall turn into a lion just to watch their faces as the cage is destroyed underneath my weight.” He laughed at his own description.Mika leaned back in her chair, crossing her feet at the ankles, matching Dimitri’s pose.“I do not know,” she answered tiredly.He turned his head to watch her, his expression hidden from her behind his dark glasses. They simply stared at one another for a moment before he whispered, “Perhaps they think you will convince me to turn myself in if only you ask.”“Do you break my heart on purpose?” she asked, a tear slipping from the corner of her eye. “By looking at me with his face and talking to me using his voice?”He looked away before answering. “Yes,” then after a moment, he whispered, “No.”He pushed from his chair and moved to stand over her. Using his foot, he kicked her chair closed while pulling her to her feet. He wrapped her in his embrace, and she went willingly, feeling her heart crack open anew at the feel of Dominic’s body against hers, even though mentally she knew it was only an illusion. He lowered his head to hers, giving her the chance to say “no,” but when the words never came, he brushed her lips with his own. Her tears fell unchecked between them, but, undeterred, he deepened the kiss while searching for the hem of her shirt with his fingertips. He pulled away only long enough to tug the shirt over her head, then returned to her mouth. She kissed him back just as fiercely, trying desperately to cling to the dream of Dominic. Her bra fell away beneath his fingers and his hot tongue moved from her lips to her breast. He sucked lightly, drawing her pebbled nipple in between his teeth. A moan escaped from her chest as he moved back up to her neck, and she felt his sharp teeth scratch against her skin. She tugged his hair with both hands, pulling him away. “If there is a shred of love in your heart for me, you will not do this to me while wearing his face.”Before her eyes, his features transformed back to those of Dimitri’s and he looked at her from his own familiar face. Reaching up, she removed his sunglasses, revealing his light-blue eyes. His dark-red hair was similar to hers in coloration, and a light smattering of freckles across his nose left him with a look of innocence that caused women to flock to him over the ages. He looked like a boy of nineteen instead of a man who had lived for centuries.“That’s better,” she breathed, drawing him close to her in a kiss so hot he was left panting  

I love Charlaine Harris and the Sookie Stackhouse series, but this book was a big "fuck you" to all Sookie fans. 13 books and YEARS of my life are gone for the biggest letdown in recent memory. Charlaine Harris is supremely talented and she had the power in her hands to make us fall in love with the baddest of bad boys then said, "Oh, I'm tired of this so never mind"  GRRR!! Here's my review:

2 stars: What just happened?

First off, I'm not usually one to complain about price in a book review, but this IS still a product review, so I have to say this book is overpriced for a Kindle version. With that out of the way, I'm so upset with the way this book was written. I absolutely love Charlaine Harris and the Sookie Stackhouse series. I have invested YEARS reading this series and we got the shaft. I wasn't disappointed in who she ended up with, on the contrary, I think Sookie had to end up there. It's how Sookie got there that really screwed the fans.
This book starts out in 3rd person, then goes to 1st person, and then suddenly you're back to 3rd person again. It was really annoying and throws you out of the story. The big issue we've all been waiting to see resolved was the relationship between Eric & Sookie. That's all I cared about any longer. I didn't care to read another somebody-is-trying-to-kill-Sookie book. Somebody is always trying to kill Sookie! Who cares? If you're waiting to enjoy the final drama between Eric and Sookie to play out, then get ready for disappointment! It was swept aside in 2 pages as if years were not invested in the whole story of them. From there, the whole book felt forced as if the author was trying to tie a bow on our years of investment so she could move on to the next thing. I feel so cheated.

About the story:
A potion gone wrong, or right?

Single, unemployed, and in charge of her very own pet zombie, Ella Perry is cooking up trouble, and it's raining men. 

Ella has spent years searching for a cure for a zombie named Freddie. However, when an experimental concoction takes an unexpected turn, she gets a glimpse of the life she's been missing by hanging out with the undead. 

Zombies, Angels, and Pixies. Oh my! Don't miss out on the first book in the new "Sexy Witches" series by Bestselling Author Charity Parkerson.
Excerpt
“This place flipping sucks,” Tam said, using her whiniest voice. She didn’t get to visit with her friend, Lena, very often since she lived amongst the humans, and Tam was stuck living in the Hall of the Gods. She was taking full advantage of the rare social call by laying all her problems on the Seer as thick as possible. “I mean, look around,” she added, gearing up for a full rant. “There’s not one man in this joint I’d be willing to sleep with.”Lena’s bright pink hair, which stood out in a spike above her head, tilted from side to side as she did as Tam ordered. Her eyes widened, showing her confusion. “Are you insane?”Disbelief laced her words. Lifting one beautifully manicured finger, she pointed out a blond angel that was guarding a nearby door. “What about that one?” Before Tam could answer, Lena added, “or that one?”Tam didn’t bother glancing in the redhead’s direction. She knew without looking that both men wore matching black kilts and nothing else. Their golden muscular bodies were a common sight in the Heavens. “Bloody freaking hell, Lena. All these guys are three feet taller than me. What am I supposed to do with them, I ask you? Their,” she made a swirling gesture with her index finger, searching for the right term. “Pricks. Yes,” she said with a nod, deciding that she liked that word. “They are probably the size of my leg. I’d be killed.”A snort of laughter escaped Lena, but she covered her mouth as if attempting to hold it in. Tam’s nerve endings lit up at the sound. Most people believe that chanting their belief in fairies will cause one to grow strong, but in truth laughter was the key to pixie power. A day with Lena was equivalent to a day at the spa for Tam. Not only was Lena the clumsiest immortal in all the realms, she was also a regular hoot. Feeling encouraged, she grew even more outrageous. “Take that one, for example.” Tam nodded toward a dark-haired angel that stood a few inches taller than the rest. “Notice that his kilt falls to his shins instead of his knees,” she pointed out.Lena nodded. “I did think that was odd, but then again, what isn’t here?”It was Tam’s turn to snort. “Well, his is not a fashion statement. I heard that he tried wearing the standard uniform when he first arrived, but everyone got sick of seeing that huge one-eyed monster slapping his kneecaps every step that he took. Mistress Katrina finally made him wear a longer one.”
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Author Bio
Charity Parkerson was born in Tennessee, where she still lives with her husband and two sons.  She is the author of several books including thirteen Amazon bestsellers. You can like her at http://www.facebook.com/authorCharityParkerson. Be sure to visit her at http://www.charityparkerson.com and you can read her blog at http://charity-thesinners.blogspot.com
Her “Sinners series” was voted one of the top ten best books by an Indie author in 2011- Paranormal Romance Reads
Her book “The Danger with Sinners” was named “Best Book of 2012” by Paranormal Reads Reviews and is a finalist for Favorite Paranormal Romance in the 2012 Australian Romance Readers Association Awards.
She was named as one of the top three Indie authors of 2012- EbookBuilders
She is a member of The Paranormal Romance Guild, is a Goodreadsmoderator, a member of Coffee Time Romance, and co-host of The Melissa Craig and Charity Parkerson show.
She won author of the week in August of 2011, and is a four-time winner of The Mistress of the Darkpath.
You can follow her on Twitter @https://twitter.com/CharityParkerso


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Woo-hoo! I'm so excited to announce that two of my books have been nominated in the Efestival of Words Awards.
This is a great honor for me, and I could not be happier. It is a validation of my work that makes me very proud.
http://www.efestivalofwords.com/2013-genre-specific-nominees-t360.html

Best Erotica nomination: Wicked Sinners
Adriana Claymore moved to Martinique to start a new life, but when she stumbles upon an ancient book, she finds herself drawn into a centuries old battle between brothers. "Sorcier" Julien Dubois has been on the hunt for his twin, Jacques, ever since the day that Jacques stole a book of spells from him and allowed their younger brother to die. Adriana is about to change the game, but when she gives her heart and soul to one of the brothers, she must face a difficult question. Did she lose herself to evil? Wicked Sinners is the second installment in Charity Parkerson's Sinners Series.
Best short story nomination: Being His Favorite
--Warning: This book contains graphic depictions of sexual activity including oral sex, masturbation, voyeurism, and same sex encounters. It is intended for mature audiences not offended by explicit representations of sexual activity between consenting adults.

--Description: Jane was Robert's favorite and he would give her anything she wanted...

--Excerpt: “I’ve never done this before,” Jane admitted quietly. “I might do all the wrong things.”

“You know how to pleasure yourself. You’ll know how to please me.”

Jane nodded. She felt a nervous flutter in her belly, and her brain was stuck in overload, but her body screamed for release.

After having some great sales in 2012, I decided to spend the first part of 2013 investing in different types of advertisement. I don’t have a huge budget for ads and no one seems to ever know what works or maybe they choose not to share. Therefore, I went into this thinking of it as an experiment. I spend the money and then blog about my results. In a way, I spent money so you don’t have to.
Before I get started with my results, I want to say that this is solely my opinion and what worked or didn’t work for me. Someone else might have tried the exact same thing and had awesome results, so no hating! If I wasted my money then I should get to say so. I only want to help so please accept it in the helpful light that it is meant to be. If you have experienced something different from me or have a great tip then please comment and let us all know.
Additionally, don’t look too closely at my grammar or punctuation in the post. I have an editor for my books but not my life. :-D
Buyads.com: The biggest and most expensive mistake I made. I bought a click ad from them for a well-known book site and I paid A LOT of money for it. Nothing. Nada. Zero sales from it.
WLC Book Blast: This was great for exposure but did little for sales. Would I do it again? Yes. I would. Although it didn’t show in royalties, my post was RTed multiple times on Twitter through several accounts. There is not a doubt in my mind that I got exposure from it.
Bargain Book Hunters: This was inexpensive but I still may as well have lit my money on fire because it did not work. In my opinion, any site right now that is charging a $5 fee to advertise your .99 sale is a complete waste of money. There are several sites out there like this one, too many to name, and I tried a couple of them. In this, you get what you pay for. The only exception to this rule that I have ever found only applies to Erotic books, which is…
Kindlespice.com: This one I’ve done a couple of times and almost always I, in the very least, break even. If you have an erotica then I would recommend it and…
Eroticpromo.com: This is an awesome one. They do your first month for free and then it’s different prices depending on what you want. It has kept my erotica, which doesn’t do well this time of year, from sliding into the horrible rankings that it’s almost impossible to recover from.
Authorsdb.com: This is an awesome one. Not only is free, but I have seen some great sales from it. Instead of posting links to all of my books, I decided to post one single link and that book always sells. All that you have to do is take some time to set up your account then tweet.
IloveVampires.com: This one I enjoyed but it’s only for paranormal. I didn’t make huge bucks or anything but I do think that I was exposed to new readers and I more than made my money back. I bought a banner ad combined with doing a paperback giveaway.
Ereader News Today: I love this one, but I have to warn that it could potentially cost big bucks. Basically, you have to lower your books to .99 cents then you pay around $9.00 (it’s actually like $8something but I can’t remember the exact amount) per 100 books that you sell the day of the ad and the day after. So you see, you could end up spending a lot of money.  As you know, you don’t get the royalties you make until 2 months later, so be prepared in advance to pay for this ad 5-7 days after it’s displayed. Let me say though, it is totally worth the risk!!
Bookbub.com: This is THE biggest risk I took and by far the MOST expensive. I’m serious…very expensive! I had amazing results with this one. It costs a different amount depending on the genre and the price is constantly changing. This was by far the best thing that I tried. I had the highest sales that I have ever had using this one. The thing about it is, this one is risky. You have to pay for it in advance, they are extremely choosy, and you might not sell a thing. They have an editing team that combs through your work before they’ll accept you and they only take the people who have quality work. You must have a professional cover and edits. Your book must have received a bit of critical acclaim and then they still might not take you. They work with traditional publishers so you have to be at that level of quality.
A few more things that I think are played out: free days, doing e-reader giveaways that don’t require a book purchase to enter, and for the most part Twitter. I think Twitter is amazing as far as keeping your name out there but don’t expect it to carry your career. I still believe that you have to spend money to make money but don’t spend money that you don’t have. If you can set aside some of your royalties to re-invest then I recommend that you do, but don’t run up a credit card bill to do it. Good luck! 

Tania Elizabeth is a mother first and foremost and the author of The Tier of Eternal Grace. Book One The Moon Clearing was released earlier this year. Book Two The Mirrors Shadow will be released about September. Book Three will then follow in the early part of 2014.
The Tier of Eternal Grace is a captivating fantasy of magic and passion, wound into the truths of reality that will enchant readers with its depiction of the faerie realm, and the exploits of the faeries themselves. Book One of the series The Moon Clearingis an immersive tale of mysticism and adventure, of spiritual and sensual intent that shall enrapture your every sense.
SUMMARYBeyond the boundary that separates the mundane and earthly planes from the divine lies Eterna Fadas, a place ruled by extraordinary beings, lithe and human-like in appearance, yet ethereal in their grace and beauty, and sensuous in nature. "I have existed always! Where I began I do not know, for all I know is just as I am today!"As Queen, Tatiana was thought to have lived a life of opulence, her faith and beliefs her endearing essence. Why then was it so, that beneath the picture of perfection laid torments and terrors even she dare not explain. Being She came with its prices paid. Being She came with a deal; a contract in which she was to relinquish herself to a rogue of unmerciful fury. Would this be the end of all she know? Would this be the end of her existence?

Aside from her writing and her three angels, Tania is also an advocate for the Starlight Children’s Foundation. Being a mother herself and having seen firsthand what some of these children are dealt with on a day to day basis, and yet seeing the strength and courage they each maintain, Tania felt the need to not only donate her time, but to also help raise much needed funds.
The Starlight Children’s Foundation transforms the experience of hospitalisation and treatment for seriously ill children and their families- Starlight is the only children’s charity with a permanent , physical presence in very major paediatric hospital in the country.
Every minute of every day a child is admitted to hospital in Australia. For thousands of these children what happens next is the diagnosis of a serious or chronic illness that changes their life, and the lives of their families, forever.
This is where Starlight steps in - delivering a range of innovative programs, built on the World Health Organisation’s social model of health, to support the well-being and resilience of these seriously ill children and their families.
Starlight programs are integral to the total care of seriously ill children - while the health professionals focus on treating the illness, Starlight is there to lift the spirits of the child - giving them the opportunity to laugh and play and be a child again

About the Author, Tania ElizabethLike each and every one of us, Tania's own journey has been one of trials and tribulations, of Love and of passions; and the dissolutions of it. Heartache, sorrows, smiles and laughter always seeming. Through the writing of this book and the words of Tatiana, Tania has found a peace within and learnt the true meaning of "I LOVE ME!"A message from TaniaSTARLIGHT AUTHOR’S AID
I am asking for all’s assistance.To give to others is to give to oneself, and 
I NEED YOUR HELP!!!Help us to raise funds for the Starlight Children's Foundation, which supports terminally ill children and their families.There are two ways in which people can help.
It is very simple. 
By simply hosting, reviewing or interviewing myself/my book via a blog post, amazon, newspaper, radio, TV within a 21day window frame, between the dates of Friday 12th of April and Friday the 3rd of May. For every appearance, I will be donating $1 to the Starlight Children’s Foundation. 
If any of you could help, I would be so grateful. If you could connect me with anyone else who would be happy to interview, do a short post or review on myself/my book, I would be ever so grateful more.
I am also asking for donations, even $1, which you may do direct via this link.
 http://starlightday2013.gofundraise.com.au/page/ElizabethTYou may also follow our progress on the Starlight Author's Aid Facebook Page.
http://www.facebook.com/StarlightAuthorsAid

We are looking at making this an annual event. This year it is based upon myself, though every year after, we will base it upon another upcoming author.
So please share and pass this along to all. Let's make this a huge affair and raise much needed funds for a very worthy cause.
My heartfelt thanks to all. Love, Blessings and Faerie Kisses always xo
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