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September 19, 2013
War of Hearts by Lynn Hubbard: Pre-Order Today!
Together they will discover a passion for each other,
for life, and for freedom.
Following along after Washington’s Army, was not what Sarah Fanum had planned. Nonetheless, sometimes fate is cruel. Deciding to control her own future, she accepted a role as a spy. Gathering more courage than she knew she had, she headed to New York City.
Tristan Radcliff was a pampered playboy. He was used to having his own way, and lived for the next adventure on the high seas. He was caught off guard by Sarah’s unpretentious ways, and taken by her beauty. Could he defy not only his family, but also his country to taste her charms?
Will they realize that love is always worth fighting for?
Excerpt:
She could hear the city before she saw it. It was not the grandeur of Philadelphia, that she had expected. It seemed… somewhat darker. Perhaps her feelings were betraying her perception.
Thoughts of retreat fluttered through her mind as she spotted the roadblock. With no other choice, she squared her shoulders as she moved forward.
“State your business,” the young soldier demanded, he sounded more bored than anything.
“I have come to stay with my Aunt.” Sarah replied, remembering that less is more.
He barely glanced at her, and not finding her a threat, moved to let her pass.
“Hold up there!” A more seasoned officer called. Sarah somehow kept her face calm, even though her heart was pounding again. This man was more keen, and his grey eyes seemed to glimmer in anticipation. She supposed he would have been considered handsome, to most, with his brown hair and strong features. Of course, the British Uniform quelled any passionate thoughts on Sarah’s part.
She tensed as his gaze swept over her body. Her eyes met his, and narrowed, as a sneer crossed over his face. “I think we need to check this one a bit more thoroughly.”
He was close to her, too close, she wondered how far she would get if she kicked him in the face and set the mare into a run. Looking down at her feeble companion, she decided not far enough.
The soldier grabbed her horse’s harness and placed his free hand on her ankle as he ran his hand up her leg, and under her skirt. She instinctively drew away from him, and with a shriek, toppled off the horse on the other side. Cursing, she pushed herself to her feet and turned on her offender.
BOOK TRAILER
Available Everywhere 10/1/2013
Pre-Order now:
Lynn Hubbard is a Historical Fiction author. She has been writing for over ten years and has five titles. Three
of which are westerns. Lynn is fascinated by the Old West and her books portray when life was simpler. When,
people worked hard, and sweated to make an honest living. And when justice wasn’t always blind.
Website: www.lynnhubbard.com
• Face book page: https://www.facebook.com/lynnhubbardbooks
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/LynnHubbardBook
• GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/LynnHubbard
• Shelfari: http://www.shelfari.com/lynnhubbard
• The Stafford Collection: exclusively at Amazon
• A Christmas Crossing: Amazon, Audible
• Run into the Wind: Amazon, B&N, Audible
• Chase the Moon: Amazon, B&N
• Return to Love: Amazon, B&N, Audible
• Desperado: Amazon, B&N, Audible
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September 14, 2013
Faith Mortimer: NEW RELEASE! Devil’s Brae
My good friend and fellow author has a new release, DEVIL’S BRAE. Read about her, the new novel, and her interview.
Devil’s Brae is the first in a new psychological thriller series – the Dark Mind series.
Link to Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/DEVILS-BRAE-Dark-Minds-ebook/dp/B00F0MRYWA/ref=sr_1_12?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1378539727&sr=1-12&keywords=Faith+Mortimer
Link to Amazon.co.uk: http://www.amazon.co.uk/DEVILS-BRAE-Dark-Minds-ebook/dp/B00F0MRYWA/ref=sr_1_12?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1378539779&sr=1-12&keywords=Faith+Mortimer
Link to B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/devils-brae-faith-mortimer/1116851743?ean=2940148564621
Synopsis for Devil’s Brae
Imagine a warm autumn afternoon in a remote village in the Scottish Highlands. Cassandra Potter, fleeing from the memories of two traumatic deaths, goes walking alone on Devil’s Brae.
The wild country is empty, stretching for miles in every direction, it is then she sees him. A dark brooding figure, standing and watching as Cassandra climbs the brae. Apart from a lingering uneasy feeling she ignores the watcher, until the next time and it is then she realises her mistake. Someone wishes her gone from the village – at all costs.
Cassandra’s life is plunged into danger. Who is threatening her existence and her sanity? Who is the mysterious stranger? An inhabitant of the village of Inverdarroch? Or a person from her clouded past?
Above all, why is this happening to her?
Author Q&A
What attracted you to writing in the first place?
Loving literature as I do, I’d always wanted to write – whether it was novels, plays or poetry. As a child I used to write stories for my sisters and then as I grew older, my short stories became much longer until they resembled novellas. But it wasn’t until the early 2000s that I started writing my first full-length novel
What genre are you most comfortable writing?
There’s more than one and I like to switch from one to another making sure I don’t become stale with my writing. I love crime writing; murder mystery suspense, but I don’t do real hard core violence – I prefer to let the reader’s imagination take over after I’ve laid down some hints. I love writing adventure and action mixed in with romantic suspense. Finally I’ve recently begun writing pure romance and I’m enjoying writing in an entirely different vein.
How has your upbringing influenced your writing?
I’ve lived an amazing life – and God willing I’ve got a lot of living still to do! Since the age of five I’ve been fortunate in visiting many countries and six of my tender years I spent living in Malaya and Singapore. I think living abroad and mixing with different cultures and class has enriched my life and hopefully my writing.
Where do you get your inspiration and ideas from?
From all sorts of places. It could be a simple snippet from an overheard conversation, talking with friends, reading an article in a magazine or something from the television. I have an antenna that turns towards interesting themes and I log on – especially if the subject is unusual!
Do you have any writing rituals or listen to “mood music” when you write? Where is your favorite place to write?
I try and write in the morning for a few hours, then break and do something else. If I have time and the inspiration I’ll pick up and carry on. The next day I go over the previous day’s work and edit it. I rarely listen to music – I need quiet and I write in our ‘snug’.
What’s your favorite place in the entire world?
Being with my husband and family.
Fame or fortune, which would you prefer?
Can I have both please?!!
If you couldn’t be an author, what would your ideal career be?
Either a surgeon or an actor/singer
Chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry?
Chocolate! Every time. Even when I diet I save room for a tiny piece as a reward!
If you were stranded on a desert island what 3 things would you want with you?
Unlimited supply of water and food. My reading glasses and books. My mate.
Please tell us in one sentence only, why we should read your book.
My editor is pretty excited about this book – she says I improve with each one! This is the first of a new ‘Dark Minds’ series and I enjoyed writing it – I’d love you to share the experience with me.
So what’s next for you as an author? Any last words?
I’ve finished writing a new romance this one is set around Christmas so aptly names, On Christmas Hill. I love it and made my husband cry when he first read it! On the thriller side of things, fans are demanding another Diana Rivers Mystery…so I’ve already started a new novel and this is set in Portugal.
AUTHOR INTERVIEW
Now let’s talk a little about, ‘Devil’s Brae’.
When asked about the inspiration for, ‘Devil’s Brae, I immediately think of my fans and followers. ‘Devil’s Brae is the first in a new psychological thriller series – the Dark Mind series.
My first series, the Diana Rivers series, currently has five books with a sixth planned. The books are: The Assassins’ Village, Children of the Plantation, The Surgeon’s Blade, and Camera Action…Murder! and Childhunt– My followers keep asking when the next book is coming out and I’m doing my best to keep up! So either last in 2013 or early 2014 there will be a sixth added to the collection!
Mystery suspense thrillers are fun to write, perhaps because there are so many little threads which need to be absolutely correct. I enjoy thinking up little clues to keep the reader guessing and a few red herring to throw them off the track. As well as pitting my wits in writing the story I have to remember that my audience is often very skilled in working through the mystery, so there has to be lots to keep everyone interested right through to the final page.
I’m so lucky in that I love what I’m doing and feel privileged because I have some amazing followers. I sincerely hope I never forget that it is my readers who have helped get me where I am today. Thank you.
AUTHOR BIO
Faith Mortimer is a wife & mother, dividing her time between Hampshire, UK & Cyprus. Since childhood, she dreamt of writing novels which readers would love, & spent many hours writing short stories which she read to her sisters.
Later her dreams were put on hold while she focused upon her family & careers as a nurse & later overseeing a string of travel & sport related companies.
Born in Manchester & educated in Singapore, Malaya & Hampshire, England. A Registered nurse & in later years changed careers to oversee a number of travel & sport related companies.
Author name: Faith Mortimer
ASIN: B00F0MRYWA
Link to Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/DEVILS-BRAE-Dark-Minds-ebook/dp/B00F0MRYWA/ref=sr_1_12?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1378539727&sr=1-12&keywords=Faith+Mortimer
Link to Amazon.co.uk: http://www.amazon.co.uk/DEVILS-BRAE-Dark-Minds-ebook/dp/B00F0MRYWA/ref=sr_1_12?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1378539779&sr=1-12&keywords=Faith+Mortimer
Link to B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/devils-brae-faith-mortimer/1116851743?ean=2940148564621
Author Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FaithMortimer.Author
Author Twitter: https://twitter.com/FaithMortimer
Author Website/blog: http://www.faithmortimerauthor.com/
Goodreads author/book page: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2967303.Faith_Mortimer
Link to Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/faithmortimer/boards/
Link to Awesome Indies: http://awesomeindies.net/
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September 9, 2013
Audible Whispersync for Voice Sale: Night Prey 99c
Hey guys! Just wanted to let you know that if you purchase (or have already purchased) a copy of my book Night Prey, you can get the audio version for just 99c!
This special sale is going on from now (Sept. 9th) til Wednesday, September 11th ! Just click the cover to check out the sale!
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New Article on Indie Chicks: Forever Young
Forever Young: It’s never too late to get hitched.
Visit Indie Chicks Cafe and read my latest post on love and marriage in the slow lane.
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August 24, 2013
Winner of Night Prey Audio book is Bames Kaur Pabla. Win a Kindle Paperwhite at the Awesome Indies Grand Opening Party.
Awesome Indies: quality independent fiction.
Drawing for Kindle Paperwhite is still open. Last day Aug 30th
http://awesomeindies.net/blog/ Winner will be announced on Sept. 2nd.
My personal giveaway for the AWESOME event is 1 audio copy of my book Night Prey! Valued at $20
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Win a Kindle Paperwhite at the Awesome Indies Grand Opening Party. Last day today.
Awesome Indies: quality independent fiction.
Tomorrow, the wonderful books in the Awesome Indies Grand Opening sale go back to their usual price at $2 or $3 more than their present 99c.
Visit today to grab a bargain, pick up some free booty and be in the draw for a Kindle Paperwhite.
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My personal giveaway for the AWESOME event is 1 audio copy of my book Night Prey!
Please use this link to enter: LAST DAY!
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August 23, 2013
Why do Authors choose the independent route? Find out at the AIA Opening Party today.
Awesome Indies: We take the risk out of buying indie.
Day four of the Awesome Indies Grand Opening party is meet the author day. Pop over and find out the difference between indie and self-publishing, watch a crazy video and read the author’s stories.
Click here or on the banner above.
The 99c sale is still on, so if you haven’t been already, pop over there now.
My personal giveaway for this AWESOME event is 1 audio copy of Night Prey:
Please use this link to enter:
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August 22, 2013
Visit the AIA Grand Opening party for a fun quiz.
Awesome Indies: We find the gems in independent fiction.
Do you enjoy quizzes? Then visit the Awesome Indies for a fun quiz on day three of their Grand Opening Party.
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And while you’re there don’t forget to check out the 99c sale, and see what else the site has to offer.
My personal giveaway for this AWESOME even is 1 audio copy of Night Prey!
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August 21, 2013
Who is the piano playing dog? Find out at the AIA Grand Opening Party.
Awesome Indies: The smart choice for quality books.
Who is the piano playing dog? Visit the Awesome Indies Grand Opening Party today to find out. Watch an amazing video and vote on the best explanation for who the dog is and what he’s doing.
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And don’t forget to check out the 99c sale.
My Personal Giveaway for this event is 1 Audio copy of my book Night Prey!
Use this link to enter:
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August 20, 2013
The Awesome Indies Grand Opening Party: 26 top reads at just 99 cents each, plus 5 days of partying!
You’re invited to the Awesome Indies Grand Opening Party—a sale of 26 top reads at just 99 cents each, plus 5 days of fun. See the new website, meet the authors, join them for games, giveaways and giggles and be in the draw to win the latest generation Kindle.
The Awesome Indies have found a way to take the risk out of buying indie. If it’s Awesome Indies Approved (AIA), a qualified publishing industry professional has determined that it’s as good as anything produced by the mainstream. Readers need no longer wonder if that book is really worth downloading. If a book is listed on the Awesome Indies, then it’s worth your time.
Click on the banner, or this link, to visit the Awesome Indies to browse the huge 99c sale and learn what you have to do to be in the draw for a Kindle Paperwhite.
My Personal Giveaway for this event is 1 Audio copy of my book Night Prey!
Use this link to enter:
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