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May 1, 2024
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“I knew this was wrong, so wrong.”
“But it felt right, in a way I could never explain, as if I were retrieving parts of my past, calling them home.”
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April 30, 2024
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"Why were you silent all this time? Why were there no killings in decades?”
He smiled and took a step forward. “Oh, there were. I just hid them well."
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April 29, 2024
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April 28, 2024
Author Interview- Unbalanced Ph by J.M. Scarlet
What inspired you to becomean author?
The inspiration behind becoming an author is a kind of funnystory. I was hanging out with a few of my writing friends and one of themchallenged me to write and publish a book. I am the kind of woman who never turns down a challenge! Therefore I started writing, and my friendhelped me through the self publishing process, and here I am with my firstwork—so excited!
How did you come up with thetitle for your latest book?
Science has always been a big love for me. It’s a hard subjectto study and understand but I enjoy the challenge. So I started studying about ph balance andhow it affects people and other things in nature. I also understand that bodies have to be inbalance. I started thinking about how mycharacters are all unbalanced in some way or another; everyone for that matter.Three is an odd number, my characters are flawed, so the idea of ‘unbalancedph’ started to form. I felt that itwould be a good enough teaser to peak readers' interest.
Do you title the book firstor wait until after it’s complete?
I started out with completely different titles. The first onewas ‘Journey of D’, which was ok, but it just didn’t fit. Then I switched over to ‘The Neighbor Lady’,but that too felt off because of PJ and her contribution to the arc of thestory. As I began to reread the storyover and over I landed on ‘Unbalanced Ph’. The book wasn’t complete, but after I found the title, I was able toreally dig in, and complete the story.
Is the book, characters, orany scenes based on a true life experience, someone you know, or events in yourown life?
Doug is loosely based on a co-worker who’s a single dad andimaginations I have of my father who I never knew. He and my mother split either before I wasborn or when I was a baby. My mother has never given me the absolute truth, andI have yet to meet my father to get the whole story. So writing Doug was cathartic for me. Myco-worker who’s a single dad gave me some concrete situations to write from. From both of those experiences Doug and thenovella were born.
Is there a genre(s) thatyou’d like to write that you haven’t tackled yet?
I think I’d like to write some science fiction. I really lovewriting characters and crazy sensual situations, but I also would love to sendthem into space, or write about another planet. If I could make a sequel withthese three characters going to another planet would be great. However I really want to find a core audiencefirst and maybe sell some books! But rest assured, if they do go to anotherplanet there will be some spicy scenes with some sexy aliens! (lol)
What book are you readingnow?
I’m currently reading “The Dare” by Harley Laroux. I found thisauthor through a friend who told me to read her because she is an excellentstory-teller. I have found this to be sotrue! It’s a short read, but I’ve reallygotten sucked into the story, so sexy, so many twists, I love it!
Is there anything you findparticularly challenging in your writing?
The most challenging part of the writing was definitely writingthe sex scenes. It is tough! Since this is all new to me, I didn’t want tooffend people, but at the same time I wanted the experiences to be authentic.I’m a fan of sex, let’s be clear! I also understand some readers want specificwords to give specific feelings etc. SoI struggled with giving the right words for certain body parts, and dialog. Ihope to get some feedback on this part of my writing the most, this way I canadjust what I give to the people.
When you’re not writing whatdo you do? Do you have any hobbies or guilty
pleasures?
When I’m not writing, or hanging out with friends my true guiltypleasure is roller skating. It’s a physical activity that keeps me in shape.Now I also enjoy other physical activities that make me quiver, sweat andsquirm, but we’ll save those for another post. However, skating allows me to be free. Feeling the wind rush through myhair, or spinning around and around on the skates is absolute dizzying joy.
What is next for you? Do youhave any scheduled upcoming releases or works in
progress?
Well, there are a few things I’m working/toying with. The first is a sequel to Unbalanced Ph. Ireally want to dive in with my lady co-stars. This book is definitely Dougcentered, but the sequel(s) would swoop into the stories of these intriguingwomen. I’m also thinking of creating an audio book. Friends have told me thataudio books can create a whole new fan base for me. So I’ve been kicking thataround, but once again, it’s something I know nothing about. And, it’s achallenge, and we know how I feel about challenges!
Unbalanced PhJ.M. Scarlet
Genre: Romance/Erotica Date of Publication: May 1st Number of pages: 57 Word Count: 17,686Cover Artist: King of Designer
Book Description:
In "Unbalanced pH," Doug finds himself at a crossroads as he navigates the complexities of family, desire, and self-discovery amidst a tumultuous transition.
Struggling through a custody battle for his two young children, Doug seeks stability and solace in the form of a larger home, hoping it will bolster his chances of securing custody. However, amidst the chaos of legal proceedings, he finds himself drawn into a web of temptation and desire.
His attractive neighbor, Nene, begins to show romantic interest in him. Their initial encounters are innocent enough, but soon evolve into a passionate and clandestine affair. Entranced by Nene's charm and allure, Doug is torn between the heat of their connection and the responsibilities weighing heavily upon him.
Meanwhile, Doug's routine visits to the local bar provide him with an escape from the pressures of his life. It is here that he encounters PJ, a seductive and captivating woman whose presence ignites a spark within him. Despite his initial reservations, Doug finds himself entangled in a whirlwind romance with PJ, further complicating his already tumultuous situation.
As Doug navigates the complexities of his budding relationships with Nene and PJ, he grapples with the weight of the secrets that have fractured his family, he must also confront the harsh realities of his custody battle. Despite the allure of his newfound romantic prospects, Doug finds himself haunted by the absence of his children, yearning for their presence in his life.
Doug embarks on a journey of self-discovery, searching for the balance that will bring him the happiness he seeks. He must confront his own vulnerabilities and uncertainties in order to find the balance he so desperately seeks.
Unbalanced pH is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the pursuit of happiness, as one man grapples with the complexities of family, romance, and the secrets that threaten to unravel his world.
Excerpt
As he drove up and pulled into his spot he noticed Nene getting out ofher car with two arms full of groceries. Doug parked his car, and quicklygot out to help.
“Hey Nene, do you need some help?”
“Heeyyy Doug, of course I could use a hand,” she replied as he grabbeda bag that was slipping out her hand. “Thanks so much! Thesegroceries are a mess, but I gotta feed these kids. And while I’m heregettin’ these groceries, the kids ain’t never around to help!” As she chuckled,Doug nodded. He’d passed Nene a few days back and met her briefly, butthis was their first real interaction.
“Yeah, that’s the thing about kids, I get that. But you gotta beglad you had ‘em right?”
“Well I guess Doug, I have second thoughts from time to time,” she saidas she laughed again.
“Hey Doug, I noticed you working on that house next door, and waswondering are you fixing it up, or are you moving in?” They both gatheredtheir grip on their respective groceries and paused. Doug shifted arounda bit.
“Uh...well, you know Nene, since you like asked and all, I’m prettymuch doing both. I bought the property, and it needed a bit of work soI’m working on it too.”
“Ohhh, ok, ok Dougie, I see you, I see you. Well since I got thismoment with you, if you don’t mind me askin’ and all,” she started whilelooking up at him, “what you going to do with all that space? I’ve been hereseven years, and all these houses are the same. They’re all threebedrooms. And from what I’ve noticed, it don’t seem like you have anyfamily. Am I correct in that?” She motioned her torso in a shy butsultry fashion. Doug felt slightly warm; the sun was out, but that wasnot the origin of his temperature rise. He looked her up and downfaintly, and noticed her nicely painted toes poking out from her sandals, hershape, void of hips, but trim waistline, her full bosom, and long pink nailscontrasting her beautiful dark skin. Doug glanced deeply at her face, andfocused on her provocative brown eyes.
“Well Nene,” he stuttered, “since you asked, I’m sing–...I mean I havetwo girls. And yeah, I’m single, I mean I’m a single dad,” he replied,mopping his answer up at the end.
“OK!” she exclaimed, making space and walking toward the door. “Iwasn’t trying to get all in your business, but we’re neighbors you know. So I just wanted to let you know, if you ever needed a cup of sugar orsome flour or something like that, I’m here. Right next door, I’m yourneighbor.” Doug helped her to the door, and handed her the load ofgroceries he held.
“I got you Nene, I got you. But let me ask you something?” She nodded in acceptance to his question. “How do you know I cancook?” She smiled and gazed at him.
“Well, any man who is single, appears to be responsible, is ahomeowner, and has a smile like yours…I’m just betting you can. Sooo, ifyou need a little sugar to make something sweet, I’m the neighbor lady youshould call on. I’m only a few feet away.”
“Ok,” Doug replied, smiling at her, “If I’m ever in need of some sugar,you’ll be the first neighbor I’ll call.” Doug backed off her doorstep andstarted to walk away. He looked back to see Nene gripping her finger inher mouth eyeing him. She quickly waved, and Doug waved back, smiling.
Singledad…single, I’m single, thought Doug as he walked the pathway to his house. I’m single, I don’t need permission to talk to my neighbors. I’msingle. No one will say anything about how you handle your life; youdon’t have a woman right now. You’re single. Be ok with that.
About the Author:
JM Scarlet is a burgeoning talent in the literary world, making her mark with captivating Urban Fiction and Erotica tales. With her debut book, "Unbalanced Ph," slated for release early this summer, Scarlet is poised to enthrall readers with her provocative storytelling.
Despite being a newcomer to the industry, Scarlet's passion for crafting compelling narratives shines through in her work. Drawing inspiration from the vibrant energy of urban life and the complexities of human desire, she weaves tales that resonate deeply with readers.
Beyond her writing endeavors, Scarlet is known for her affinity for cats and an appreciation for all things sexy. However, she remains steadfast in her belief that the story itself is paramount, striving to create narratives that captivate and inspire.
As she embarks on her journey as an author, JM Scarlet invites readers to join her in exploring the rich tapestry of human experience through the lens of passion, intrigue, and unbridled desire.
Blog: https://jmscarlet00.wixsite.com/jms-urban-tales
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April 23, 2024
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What they’re saying about The Hunter’s Daughter: “DELICIOUSLY UNPREDICTABLE & ABSOLUTELY ENGROSSING… With a dash of magical realism and the kind of complicated, conflicted heroine I love, Solvinic pulls off a nearly impossible feat: making the reader care about a woman who may well be following in her serial killer father’s footsteps.” - Karen Dionne, author
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The Divine and DeadlyMagorian and JonesBook Five Taylen CarverGenre: Contemporary FantasyPublisher: Stories Rule PressDate of Publication: April 18, 2024
ISBN: Amazon 9781779432049ASIN: B0CQ98S9GKNumber of pages: 220 Word Count: 81,000 wordsCover Artist: Dar Albert
Book Description:
The old gods have arrived, ready to punish humans and Old Ones with tribulations that resemble hell on Earth.
Magorian, the world’s first modern wizard, and Dr. Michael Jones, failed to stop the Siren, Aurelius, from summoning the old gods. Now the world is reeling from the destruction that Agrona, God of Slaughter and Carnage, is hailing down upon every mortal, no matter what their race.
Magorian and Jones must find a way to send the old gods back to where they came from before their ways crack open the world and destroy everyone upon it, both human and Old Ones.
The Divine and Deadly is the final book in the urban fantasy series, Magorian & Jones, by Taylen Carver.
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Praise forthe Magorian & Jones Series:
1.0: The Memory of Water2.0: The Triumph of Felix3.0: The Shield of Agrona3.1: The Wizard Must be Stopped!4.0: The Rivers Ran Red5.0: The Divine and DeadlyPlenty of exciting twists and turns.
Feel the tingling of danger, the aha's of escaping death, and the excitement ofmagic.
I loved this and will continue on with the series.
I’m a sucker for wounded, conflicted heroes, and Jones was just that.
I loved it; a magnificent first book in this really different new series.
Will definitely look for further books by this author and series.
Fast paced, exciting reads you won't want to put down!
I'm overjoyed to be back in this amazing world building series
I highly recommend this series to all who love fantasy with a twist, adventure,surprises, and the occasional human, aside from one of our human heroes ofcourse
story manages to be more intimate than ever
This book gets dark and gritty right from the beginning and does not shy away
the kind of story that will drag you in and keep you reading
Well paced, good balance between action and character development
Such is the joy of reading the works of an excellent writer with a greatimagination and the ability to tell an absolutely fascinating story.
Excerpt:Chapter One
I have watched hundreds of humans suffer through their transformationfrom human to Old One. Some say I am an expert in this, but I woulddispute that. I don’t think there are any experts. Too little isknown about the transformation process for anyone to claim the status. The experience I have lets me ease my patients’ agony a little, andavoids harming them in the process. But no skill of mine changes the course ofthe transformation by a single micron.
I watched Henry Magorian writhe and twist on the bed I stood beside,reviewing my uselessness, and finding it ironic that I was so helpless. Henry was Benjamin Magorian’s older brother, and a slimey wretch of aman. Yet he was my patient. I was required to give him the best carepossible. His family had flown us out to Montreal from Toledo, Spain, ona private and very expensive jet, for this purpose.
Pain is pain. I hated seeing the man claw at the expensivesheets, the tendons in his neck and wrists standing out like ships’ hawsers. He wore only boxer briefs and his entire body was bathed in sweat. He had been sweating for hours, now. We had changed the sheetstwice.
I made myself look away. Watching him helped no one. I put thestethascope on the tray table the family had thoughtfully provided and lookedat Jaimie.
She held her hands out over Henry’s body, just above the thrashingshoulders, concentrating on whatever information travelled through her palms. I wasn’t certain what she could detect, for the mystery of fae magic wasnot readily shared by any of them.
Jaimie wore her thick pale hair up in a pony tail at the back of herhead, which allowed her pointed ears to be seen. Normally, she wascareful to drape her hair over her ears when among humans, but we’d long sincepassed that consideration. We’d been in this room for nearly thirtyhours, and members of the family had stopped stepping in to check on theircousin/uncle.
She held her flawless face in a stiff, neutral expression. Shewas not allowing herself to show how worried she was. But I’d had seentoo many transitions. I was worried myself.
“He’s fighting it,” I said.
Jaimie looked up, then back down at her patient. “Yes.”
It was the first time either of us had said it, although I think we’dboth guessed as soon as we’d walked into the elegant pale blue and cream room. The family had bundled all three of us, including Ben, onto a jet onstandby at Toledo’s small private landing field, the moment Henry Magorian hadshown the first signs of transition. It had taken nine hours to reach Montreal,plus an hour at either end for local travel and ten minutes of lightning-speedpacking.
So we had first seen Henry over eleven hours after he had beguntransitioning, and we’d been here, save for small cat naps in the bedroom nextdoor, for thirty hours.
Forty hours, more or less, and he still showed no physical changes.
Henry kicked and moaned, then curled up into a tight ball.
“I can take away the pain. A little, at least,” Jaimie said. Hervoice was strained. She had slept less than I. Fae could reducepain by breathing in bad humours—which was not a medieval conceit for them. It wasn’t as effective as an angel breathing on the patient, but it didwork.
“You know the danger in that.” We’d both learned that reducing the paintoo much let the patient relax. The transition required that they move,so that the metabolism was elevated, allowing the organs to evolve. Theextreme fever was another function of the transition. It was the mechanism thatchanged the patient’s DNA expression, the key to the transition. Loweringthe body temperature could suspend the transition, too.
Jaimie put her fingers to her temples. She had no medicaltraining in her human history. She had been a soldier in the British army. It was only her transition to a fae that made health work feasible. She was less used to watching a patient suffer than I, although she wouldalways find it stressful, no matter how used to it she became. We alldid, despite a hardening of one’s empathy once exposed to too much of it.
“He should have changed by now.” Her voice wavered. “Idon’t know of anyone taking this long.”
“I have seen some cases last this long,” I said grimly. I didn’tadd the remainder of that statement—that everyone who had fought theirtransition for this long did not survive. Jaimie didn’t need thatadditional worry. It was quite likely she was well aware of thisstatistic. I just didn’t want to bring it to the forefront of herthoughts.
“Is there anything else we can do?” Her wonderful silvery eyes werered-rimmed, but still worth staring into. Even after thirty hours of hardwork and worry, even wearing the travel creased clothing she’d arrived in andslept in, she looked wonderful.
I pushed away the betraying thought and tried to find an answer to herquestion, for the fear in her voice was real. It wasn’t fear of death. She had been a soldier and now was a fae who dispensed magical healing. She was accustomed to death.
I knew the source of her fear. This was Henry Magorian. Ben’s brother. Jaimie did not want to let Ben down. She wantedto save Henry for him.
So did I, even though I had learned to loathe Henry not long aftermeeting him.
I’d sent Ben out of the room hours ago. His pacing and hisunhelpful suggestions, along with his anxious questions every time Henry moanedor moved, had not helped either Jaimie or I concentrate. As far as Iknew, Ben was in the next room and, as it was two in the morning, Toledo time,he was probably sleeping, even though bright summer sunlight streamed through thewindows.
It was eight in the evening, Quebec time, on a blazingly hot day, butnone of the external weather reached us, for this house had a controlledenvironment kept at a pleasant twenty-three degrees with just the right degreeof humidity. The window of the room we were in had remained closed andsealed against the heat outside. The view from the window was magnificent, forthe house stood high upon the exlsuive Summit area, with a jaw-dropping view ofthe Old City and the St. Lawrence river twinkling on the horizon.
The Magorian family could afford the luxury of whole-houseenvironmental controls, just as they could afford private transatlanticflights, and bribes to ease an Old One through two nations’ customs andimmigration border checks.
Ben had insisted that they make the arrangements to bring Jaimie intothe country. He had argued that Jaimie could help Henry as much as Icould. The family, desparate as they were, had complied, although I had no ideawhat it had taken to make it happen. Canada was particular about who theylet into their country, especially when it came to the Old Ones. UnlikeSpain, Canada had so far refused refugees, although there were many unofficialrefugees flooding across the Canada/United Stated border. Canada was notxenophobic, though. It was the first country in the world to acknowledgethe Old Ones legally.
Here, Old Ones were not automatically considered “dead” after turning. They were in a legal limbo, still, but the assets they’d held as a human,and might acquire as an Old One, were also held in legal stasis, rather thanpassed onto heirs. It was a half-step toward giving Old Ones fullcitizenship, or at least residency, and the rights and obligations that camewith it. The government was still arguing the point in Ottawa.
But Jaimie, despite a lack of indentity documentation, had merelyreceived a nod of acknowledgement from the customs official who had stampedBen’s and my passports. I had spotted a photograph of Jaimie attached tohis clipboard.
She stared at me now, hope showing in her eyes, as I appeared to bethinking of another way to save Henry Magorian.
I desparately wanted to come up with a solution. I wanted her tolook at me with relief and gratitude. I wanted her to….well, that was nevergoing to happen. But still, I wanted to please her.
So I made myself consider every single possibility. What had wenot done for this horrible man? What else could we try?
I stared down at his curled up body. If he continued to fight thetransition, it would not end well. Did he know that? Did he resentthe idea of becoming an Old One so passionately, that he was putting up thismarathon resistance?
That gave me an idea. I looked at Jaimie. “It’s a longshot.”
“I don’t care.”
That was exactly what I had expected her to say. “That thing Bendid, in New York, with the proto-wizard?”
“The mind meld?” She didn’t smile at the pop culture name we’d adoptedfor whatever it was that Ben had done to the man, as she usually did. Shewas a huge Star Trek fan, which I found, well, illlogical, given her formerprofession. Or perhaps that was exactly why she liked the show so much. A professional soldier would appreciate a peaceful utopia. “Whatof it?” she added.
“If he could reach Henry, he could tell him to stop fighting thetransition.”
Jaimie looked down at Henry, who certainly couldn’t hear us now. “Do youthink he doesn’t already know that?”
“He quite likely does know that. But Henry likes to get his ownway.” He’d fooled Ben into signing over his portion of the familyinheritence because he didn’t like Ben’s choice of lifestyle. “If Bencould appeal to him, let him see…” I made myself say it. “Let himsee that if he doesn’t let this happen, he’ll die. Henry’s sense of self-preservationmight kick in.”
Jaimie pressed her lips together. She hadn’t met Henry, but I’msure Ben had shared with her the reason why he had to rely on his income as awizard, when his family was so well off.
“I’ll go and get him,” she said. “A long shot is better thanthe nothing we’ve got without it.”
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As Taylen Carver, she writes contemporary, epic and urban fantasy stories and novels. As Tracy Cooper-Posey, she writes romantic suspense, historical, paranormal, fantasy and science fiction romance, plus women’s fiction. She also writes science fiction, including best-selling space opera, under the pen name of Cameron Cooper. She has published over 180 titles under all pen names since 1999, been nominated for five CAPAs including Favourite Author, and won the Emma Darcy Award. She turned to indie publishing in 2011. Her indie titles have been nominated four times for Book of The Year. Tracy won the award in 2012, a SFR Galaxy Award in 2016 and came fourth in Hugh Howey’s SPSFC#2 in 2023. She has been a national magazine editor and for a decade she taught romance writing at MacEwan University.
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Indian Burial Ground by Nick MedinaMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book weaves together elements of dysfunctional family dynamics, intergenerational trauma, desolate reservation life, Native folklore, and supernatural elements to create a horror tapestry that will disturb you in the way only a good book can.
The book bounces back and forth between Louie's life as a 17-year-old on the res, and modern-day when he returns to the res for a Pow Wow. Sadly he arrives right after his 38-year-old niece Noemi's boyfriend has been killed.
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Marked Under the Midnight SunBlack Rock Guardians Book ThreeSusanna Strom
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Tagline: He was loaded for bear. And he still wasn’t ready for her…
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I do jobs no one else in my pack can do. Dirty jobs.
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I didn’t want to do it. I was just following my alpha’s orders.
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Kidnapped, held captive, and used as a bargaining chip against the Black Rock Guardians.
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Which is why I’ll just have to ignore my attraction to the sexy jerk. It’s probably Stockholm syndrome, anyway.
I mean, it’s not like he’s my fated mate or anything… right?
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