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February 16, 2013
WINNER OF GIVEAWAY
Congradulations to Mary FreelyKirk for winning a copy of FISH EYES.
I'll get that shipped to you this week.
Enjoy...
Don't forget that ODDILY is still free on Amazon.
I'll be posting again very soon. It's a surprise for you. (No, it is not the release date for Held in Secrecy, but I think you'll be pleased.)
I'll get that shipped to you this week.
Enjoy...
Don't forget that ODDILY is still free on Amazon.
I'll be posting again very soon. It's a surprise for you. (No, it is not the release date for Held in Secrecy, but I think you'll be pleased.)
January 28, 2013
ODDILY IS FREE ON AMAZON!!!!
Holy _ _ _ _! I just discovered Oddily is free on Amazon. I asked them months ago to put it up free, but they wouldn't do it.
Enjoy, my friends...Let me know what you think...
Enjoy, my friends...Let me know what you think...
January 15, 2013
TEASER FROM HELD IN SECRECY
Hello friends. I've been thinking about you guys so here is a little teaser while you so patiently wait.
Oddily was full of anticipation as she waited in the meadow for her surprise. She didn't wait long because Maxim soon appeared on a white horse.
At first, Oddily backed away, fearing the size of the animal. However, once Maxim joined her, she put on a brave face and stepped forward until she was beside the glorious beast.
"I want you to meet Wind Chaser," he smiled patting the horse.
"Hi…Wind Chaser." Oddily waved at it, but then felt silly." May I touch her?"
Maxim dismounted, and then held Wind Chaser by her mane." Listen to me, baby. Using slow strokes, I want you to gently rub her muzzle, okay?"
"You mean her nose?" she asked.
"Yes…her nose."
Oddily extended her arm, and when the horse remained calm, she touched the area Maxim had indicated and began to stroke Wind Chaser.
"Wow, you are so beautiful!" She spoke to the beast.
When Maxim saw the look of fascination on Oddily's face, he couldn't help but laugh." I take it you’re pleased with my surprise."
"Yes… Very!"
"Would you like to ride with me?" He asked sheepishly.
Oddily’s eyes widened. "You want us to ride the horse…together?"
Maxim's face spread into in enraptured, gleaming smile as his flashing blue eyes looked into hers. Both humor and passion were in his face as he mimicked her startled look.
"Please say you will!"
Maxim was startled when Oddily reached up and kissed him quickly and firmly on the mouth.
"Okay," she grinned.
After Maxim remounted Wind Chaser, he used his unusual strength to scoop Oddily up on the horse with him, settling her carefully between his legs.
"Lean back against me and enjoy the ride."
Lean back and relax? Sure. Oddily sat stiff and unyielding when the horse began to walk through the meadow. Maxim was holding her securely, but a shiver of apprehension went through her. There was nothing to fear, she assured herself. She was in Maxim's care, who was protective, kind, and all that was knightly.
Slowly, tentatively, she leaned back against Maxim’s chest and forced herself to relax until he urged the horse into a trot.
Oddily should have enjoyed the landscape and the feel of the horse beneath her, but she was distracted be the change in the horse’s gait. Her awareness turned solely on Maxim, his body pressing against hers. A jolt flashed through her by his closeness. They were tightly pressed together and every movement of the horse jarred them even closer causing her to squirm a bit.
Maxim too, became sensitive to more than the luscious landscape. He could feel Oddily’s small back pressing against him, her thighs molding to his, and the scent of her hair so fresh and clean. Her closeness was causing his body to react and it was a reaction he had no control over.
Finally, he could stand it no longer. He was forced to stop the horse and jump off.
Oddily’s body stiffened more after his sudden dismount. Did I do something wrong? She wondered.
"I…I have a cramp in my leg." His voice was strained as he fumbled for an excuse. Look how you've encouraged me, is what he wanted to say; knowing his desire for her was ridiculously evident. But Oddily wasn’t paying attention to what was below his waist. Instead, her mind seemed to be somewhere else. Then without warning, a strange light came into her eyes and she grabbed hold of the horse's mane moments before the horse took off in a full gallop.
"Oddily!" Maxim became panic stricken. However, there was no need. Apparently, she had full control over the horse, and her long red hair flowing in the wind was a spectacle to be remembered.
Oddily was full of anticipation as she waited in the meadow for her surprise. She didn't wait long because Maxim soon appeared on a white horse.
At first, Oddily backed away, fearing the size of the animal. However, once Maxim joined her, she put on a brave face and stepped forward until she was beside the glorious beast.
"I want you to meet Wind Chaser," he smiled patting the horse.
"Hi…Wind Chaser." Oddily waved at it, but then felt silly." May I touch her?"
Maxim dismounted, and then held Wind Chaser by her mane." Listen to me, baby. Using slow strokes, I want you to gently rub her muzzle, okay?"
"You mean her nose?" she asked.
"Yes…her nose."
Oddily extended her arm, and when the horse remained calm, she touched the area Maxim had indicated and began to stroke Wind Chaser.
"Wow, you are so beautiful!" She spoke to the beast.
When Maxim saw the look of fascination on Oddily's face, he couldn't help but laugh." I take it you’re pleased with my surprise."
"Yes… Very!"
"Would you like to ride with me?" He asked sheepishly.
Oddily’s eyes widened. "You want us to ride the horse…together?"
Maxim's face spread into in enraptured, gleaming smile as his flashing blue eyes looked into hers. Both humor and passion were in his face as he mimicked her startled look.
"Please say you will!"
Maxim was startled when Oddily reached up and kissed him quickly and firmly on the mouth.
"Okay," she grinned.
After Maxim remounted Wind Chaser, he used his unusual strength to scoop Oddily up on the horse with him, settling her carefully between his legs.
"Lean back against me and enjoy the ride."
Lean back and relax? Sure. Oddily sat stiff and unyielding when the horse began to walk through the meadow. Maxim was holding her securely, but a shiver of apprehension went through her. There was nothing to fear, she assured herself. She was in Maxim's care, who was protective, kind, and all that was knightly.
Slowly, tentatively, she leaned back against Maxim’s chest and forced herself to relax until he urged the horse into a trot.
Oddily should have enjoyed the landscape and the feel of the horse beneath her, but she was distracted be the change in the horse’s gait. Her awareness turned solely on Maxim, his body pressing against hers. A jolt flashed through her by his closeness. They were tightly pressed together and every movement of the horse jarred them even closer causing her to squirm a bit.
Maxim too, became sensitive to more than the luscious landscape. He could feel Oddily’s small back pressing against him, her thighs molding to his, and the scent of her hair so fresh and clean. Her closeness was causing his body to react and it was a reaction he had no control over.
Finally, he could stand it no longer. He was forced to stop the horse and jump off.
Oddily’s body stiffened more after his sudden dismount. Did I do something wrong? She wondered.
"I…I have a cramp in my leg." His voice was strained as he fumbled for an excuse. Look how you've encouraged me, is what he wanted to say; knowing his desire for her was ridiculously evident. But Oddily wasn’t paying attention to what was below his waist. Instead, her mind seemed to be somewhere else. Then without warning, a strange light came into her eyes and she grabbed hold of the horse's mane moments before the horse took off in a full gallop.
"Oddily!" Maxim became panic stricken. However, there was no need. Apparently, she had full control over the horse, and her long red hair flowing in the wind was a spectacle to be remembered.
December 4, 2012
AND THE GIVEAWAY WINNERS ARE !!!!
LAUREN SHOCKLEY WON MAXIM
CANDACE ALVARINO WON ODDILY
CONGRADULATIONS!!!
FOR THOSE WHO DIDN'T WIN, YOU CAN TRY YOUR LUCK WITH MY NEW GIVEAWAY FOR FISH EYES. THE DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 14TH.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS...
CANDACE ALVARINO WON ODDILY
CONGRADULATIONS!!!
FOR THOSE WHO DIDN'T WIN, YOU CAN TRY YOUR LUCK WITH MY NEW GIVEAWAY FOR FISH EYES. THE DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 14TH.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS...
November 25, 2012
FIRST REVIEWS FOR FISH EYES
This story is a bit off the beaten track, definitely quirky and that is what makes it interesting. It is quietly amusing and mildly shocking as we follow Zazzle from her home in the sea to her unfortunate stranding in the human world. She knows nothing about how to behave or what is appropriate and what isn't and that lack of knowledge leads to a few funny moments with the man who found her and took her home...she calls him "Human." He is very patient with her when he isn't exasperated and confused by her strange behaviour.
The story takes a turn when Zazzle is tricked into following a trusted acquaintance of the man who found her. Her differences are discovered and the people who are holding her want to learn more about her by any means necessary. Zazzle's fear, hopelessness, disappointment and despair are all strongly conveyed to the reader. You really feel for her and the situation she is in.
I did enjoy the story and it does have a satisfying ending. It has substance and a more mature feel to it that would appeal to both young adults and adults. The author's writing style is clear and fluid and very entertaining. Fish Eyes is a very different mermaid story and is definitely worth reading if you are in the mood for something a little unusual.
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Okay I brought it from b&n, finished it in one day. I really enjoyed it. Zazzle was hilarious she had me laughing the whole book. Well until the Dr. Ivy drama. Can't wait for book 3 in the oddily series.
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Very different perspective, liked it, very unique. Hope to see more from this author in the future. Great work Linda!
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this book was a little slow in the beginning but suddenly picked up in a good way. great read! i recommend this for kids 13 and up. ill definitely be looking gorward to reading more of her books. (:
The story takes a turn when Zazzle is tricked into following a trusted acquaintance of the man who found her. Her differences are discovered and the people who are holding her want to learn more about her by any means necessary. Zazzle's fear, hopelessness, disappointment and despair are all strongly conveyed to the reader. You really feel for her and the situation she is in.
I did enjoy the story and it does have a satisfying ending. It has substance and a more mature feel to it that would appeal to both young adults and adults. The author's writing style is clear and fluid and very entertaining. Fish Eyes is a very different mermaid story and is definitely worth reading if you are in the mood for something a little unusual.
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Okay I brought it from b&n, finished it in one day. I really enjoyed it. Zazzle was hilarious she had me laughing the whole book. Well until the Dr. Ivy drama. Can't wait for book 3 in the oddily series.
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Very different perspective, liked it, very unique. Hope to see more from this author in the future. Great work Linda!
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this book was a little slow in the beginning but suddenly picked up in a good way. great read! i recommend this for kids 13 and up. ill definitely be looking gorward to reading more of her books. (:
November 20, 2012
FISH EYES IS AVAILABLE
GOOD NEWS MY FRIENDS!
I PUBLISHED FISH EYES TODAY! IT IS ALREADY AVAILABLE ON AMAZON AND SMASHWORDS.I'M JUST WAITING TO SEE IT ON BARNES AND NOBLE NOW.
HAPPY THANKGIVING...LINDA
I PUBLISHED FISH EYES TODAY! IT IS ALREADY AVAILABLE ON AMAZON AND SMASHWORDS.I'M JUST WAITING TO SEE IT ON BARNES AND NOBLE NOW.
HAPPY THANKGIVING...LINDA
November 8, 2012
FISH EYES WILL BE OUT THIS MONTH
Hello guys...
The manuscript for Fish Eyes is with the editor.
I know Fish Eyes was supposed to be published by now but the story just kept on going. My plans to write a novella went out the window when the word count reached 40,000, making it the size of a novel.
Also, I have Oddily for free on Smashwords. If you would like to see it free on Amazon, please help me by asking Amazon to price match. On the facepage for Oddily , there is a place where Amazon asks you if you have seen the book cheaper. Click there...enter Smashwords url for my book...fill in free price....click again. That's it!
Love you all. Linda...
The manuscript for Fish Eyes is with the editor.
I know Fish Eyes was supposed to be published by now but the story just kept on going. My plans to write a novella went out the window when the word count reached 40,000, making it the size of a novel.
Also, I have Oddily for free on Smashwords. If you would like to see it free on Amazon, please help me by asking Amazon to price match. On the facepage for Oddily , there is a place where Amazon asks you if you have seen the book cheaper. Click there...enter Smashwords url for my book...fill in free price....click again. That's it!
Love you all. Linda...
July 8, 2012
GIVEAWAY CONTEST FOR MAXIM
GIVEAWAY CONTEST FOR ODDILY
July 4, 2012
GIVEAWAY NEWS & UPDATE ON FISH EYES
Congradulations to Theresa Nowaczyk for winning a giveaway copy of Oddily, and congradulations to Cherie Japp for winning a copy of Maxim, A New Type of Human.
For all you others who participated in the giveaway, thank you for your interest in the Oddily series.
With that said, keep a lookout for my next giveaway later this month.
Plus, watch for the book Fish Eyes available sometime near the end of August.
This won't be a typical mermaid read where the story takes place beneath the sea. This tale has a strange realness to it, as you listen to the ramblings of a stranded mermaid who has no choice but to befriend her enemy,the human species. Her survival depends on it!
For all you others who participated in the giveaway, thank you for your interest in the Oddily series.
With that said, keep a lookout for my next giveaway later this month.
Plus, watch for the book Fish Eyes available sometime near the end of August.
This won't be a typical mermaid read where the story takes place beneath the sea. This tale has a strange realness to it, as you listen to the ramblings of a stranded mermaid who has no choice but to befriend her enemy,the human species. Her survival depends on it!
