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April's Fool

At six o’clock in the morning, the sun hovers over Ladera Heights. Olivia glances out the window, and everything seems so still. ‘Today is going to be a very long day,’ she thought. For reasons unknown, she feels uneasy. She has no idea what she’s about to hear, but she takes in a de Read more of this blog post »

Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


*** Possible Spoilers ***

There are no car chases in this book, no gun fights, no explosions and not a single sex scene. I took a look at some of the negative reviews before starting this and the chief complaint was the book's boring. Therefore i Read more of this blog post »

This week a school killing in the city where I grew up, Nashville, Tennessee, brought the tragedies of my country a little closer to me. How can we expect to live up to our world leadership status when we can’t even protect school children? How can we lead the world against tyranny when we lack… Rea Read more of this blog post »

Well, ladies, the time is almost here…..book release day! Elise Unleashed, the second book of the Elise series is due to be released tomorrow, April 2, 2023.
As book two of a three-part series, Elise Unleashed follows the life of Elise Adair, a woman in her forties, as she navigates life after her d Read more of this blog post »

They say March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb, and I was hoping that my writing would do the same; ideas would surge, the creative juices would flow and by the end of the month I’d be settled into a nice pattern of regular, good storytelling. Much like the weather, the second book has not Read more of this blog post »

Wilderness Trail of Love
This is no April Fools joke! WILDERNESS TRAIL OF LOVE eBook is FREE April 1 - 5!
Reader's Choice 5-Star Award - "An exciting historical romance that captivates and amazes. Heart-pounding conflict from the start, excitement that carries through to the very end, and many Read more of this blog post »

Two of my panels / events at Penguicon 2023 will concern the implications of AI.

In a related story, Elon Musk is among those calling for a halt to AI development until we can ensure "that their effects will be positive and their risks will be manageable."

The concern is valid, but I'm pretty sure Mu Read more of this blog post »

The vernal equinox is one of two points in the year where the day and night are of equal length. In creating holidays for my world of Cago, where Entangled Oaths takes place, I had to consider what a civilization that was transplanted might adopt in a new world. That a civilization might honor astro Read more of this blog post »

My latest release and one of my favorite ones to write. It started as a Medium series but took on a life of its own.

Dawn is gifted with the power of teleportation but it comes with a catch. Whenever she ports, anyone within 100 yards of her is filled with irresistable lust that needs to be sated on Read more of this blog post »

Hello everyone,

I hope you are all keeping well!

I seriously cannot believe that February is over. It’s already getting a bit warmer and the evenings longer – and I am impatient for Spring to arrive. How about you?

February for me has been very busy. Lots of excitement (and anxiety) is building as the Read more of this blog post »

I have started a new Werewolf and Vampire Romance Novel. You can find it on Wattpad and Inkitt as of right now. It's called Someone I Want More Than Life Itself. What it's about:
Taylee Sparrow is a 321 year old vampire. She has been on the run from the vampire king most of her life. For the last ye Read more of this blog post »

As I continue to work on Dad's biography, the theme I try to keep in the front of my mind - and my writing - is how Dad was trying to change the world. Today, though, I revisited the tributes that had come in after he passed, and I was reminded again why I took on the task of writing his biography i Read more of this blog post »

The Reborn Prince – Click the link below to preview the beginning chapters!

The Ice Mage

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The Frosted Roses

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Lexington’s story is so rich and multi-faceted that there’s just too much to fit between the pages of a book. Check out my website for some of these wonderful tangential stories that are fascinating in their own right. I think Lexington fans, Civil War buffs, and horse-lovers will enjoy them!
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Ahhhh, it's Cover Reveal Day for Daddy's Little Wildcat! And say hello to the handsome hunk of man that is Taj Hovick...

Amazon/KU: https://readerlinks.com/l/2417711

A man doesn’t know the meaning of “all in, all the time” until he comes face to face with the love of his life. 
 
Taj Hovick is the o Read more of this blog post »

In November of 2021, Travis Baldree set out to try NANOWRIMO again. He was not new to National Novel Writing Month, but in 2021, he was focussed on finishing this time. He did, and he self-published his first novel, Legends and Lattes in February of 2022. By November, that little project was on the

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Do you like animal stories? I have a very soft spot for the classic tales like Black Beauty. Anna Sewell was an early campaigner against animal cruelty with this wonderful book.

I also love Aesop’s Fables. The Tortoise and the Hare will never date. I sometimes write animal stories in my flash fictio Read more of this blog post »

Hello once again and happy Saturday to you. If you didn't see my last post, then I'd like to say again that I've released my first novel and you can find it on Amazon here:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZBN18HZ

This week I took some time to brainstorm some new ideas for my next novel and take a look in Read more of this blog post »

Spring is in the air…and we have a Giveaway to offer! Enter the $300 Spring Fling Giveaway!
With the help of our incredible author sponsors, we’re helping one lucky reader win a $300 Amazon eGift card!

So enter the Spring Fling Giveaway with the Rafflecopter form below, and you could win! There’s neve Read more of this blog post »

After a year and a bit in the dark, I'm finally back on my writing grind.

Book #002 is in the works as we speak, and I hope to have it fully written by the end of the summer.

Alongside this, I'm hopeful that I can get it published this year, but we will just have to see how that goes.

Keep those eyes p Read more of this blog post »

March was hectic but that is a good thing.

A pair of stories are in their final stages and should be ready to go for submission in April. Once I hear on how things go, I'll be sure to pass it along.

I had a chance to pitch a concept for a novella near and dear to me. The publisher is interested and i Read more of this blog post »

Hi friends,

I’m back to talk about my new author pen name. I’ve gone back and forth on whether or not to start fresh under a new author surname, and I’ve finally decided to move forward with it. There are a few reasons why I considered this, one being that my Brooke Cumberland books are from 7-10 ye

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Have you ever wondered what the difference is between high days and holidays? Do you know when Lammas Day is? Or why the 6th of January is known as Old Christmas Day?

Find out in my blog here:
https://marciaclayton.co.uk/high-days... Read more of this blog post »

Churchill's German Special Forces: The Elite Refugee Troops who Took the War to Hitler by Paul Moorcraft

My rating: 2 of 5 stars


This is a brave attempt to track the contribution of Jewish servicemen to Allied victory in WW2. Unfortunately the author does himself, and the topic, less than justice. Read more of this blog post »

What needs cleaning?

The dirt goes much deeper than what's on the surface. Hidden from within are the sins that you and I have committed and needs to be cleaned. When you decide to look from within, confess and ask for forgiveness, He will "looketh [at your] heart" (1 Samuel 16:7) and put "[your sin] Read more of this blog post »

On Defense? Go to Offense! And Do It In Love.

In 1,2 & 3 John, Apostle John holds out his arms and welcomes young believers into the fellowship of Christians (aka the Church). The first order of business is the Light of Messiah Jesus’ presence in the assembly of belivers.

The next order of busi

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The Mystery of the Spirits , Sebastian and Calvin's final adventure in the Snow & Winter mystery-romance series, is currently on sale! From March 31 - April 16, you can pick up this title from all online retailers at a discount in the US, UK, AU, and NZ. If you've been looking to add Book 5 t Read more of this blog post »

kiss your whole body biting the plum, making you burn like the full moon

flapping the butterflies with the fans of my tongue on your wet skin

I love you madly beautiful woman, from spring to autumn

to the refreshing rain on the open petals

I want to kiss your lips at romantic sunset

running through you l Read more of this blog post »

I'm part of the Narrantess Indie Sale this year, which means all of my books are either FREE or $0.99 until April 3rd. Go complete your collection!

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"They loaded the bars into Yellow Car and drove to Welcome Bunker where they repaid quite a number of the outstanding debts, but whatever was left of the gain they placed as an investment in a small diamond mine up in the North by Slave Lake."
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April 1st Free Book Contest Winners!

Congratulations to Dee W. from Los Angeles, CA, and Rick M. from NewYork, NY, for winning this week’s Free Book Contest! Signed copies of Cityof Stones, Book 4 in the Detective Matt Jones thriller series and areader favorite, are on their way

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 hard to believe it is already April. and of course, April 1st is the day for fools or also known as the start of national poetry month. i'm going to post a couple videos each day from poets i love or myself. hope you enjoyed that word play. i hope you will find someone you haven't seen or heard bef

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Just a Fling is almost here, and life has been crazy - in a good way. The book received fantastic reviews from PUBLISHERS WEEKLY and KIRKUS REVIEWS, along with over fifty 4 and 5-star reviews across NetGalley, Goodreads,...

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“With his signature snarky wit, Joe Cosentino makes us fall in love with the Abbondanza family and their entourage. His carefully placed usage of words and super-fast one-liners shine through on every page. Joe Cosentino is the prince of murder mystery writers, who all modern aspirants strive to emu Read more of this blog post »

A pre-release review of Seeing Sean (due April 21) from the one and only Ulysses Dietz:

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Bone Isle


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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZM63ZNZ


GENRE: Gay Paranormal Romance
LENGTH: 32,349 words
RATING: flame rating 1

Six friends:

Tyler, the oldest at 26, is a waiter, a bit of a playboy, and a cynic.

Neil, 21, is the newest and youngest member of the group. He' Read more of this blog post »

Hi to everyone....just a bit of news...my new sci-fi storybook on Amazon Kindle has just had a news release on the leading Film/TV Magazine in the UK - in "INFINITY Magazine issue 59".....a full colour poster advertising the book on the Rear Cover of the magazine...and an Editorial write up on the s Read more of this blog post »