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January 23, 2025
Not For the Faint of Heart – Spotlight & Giveaway
Not For the Faint of Heart
What would you do to free the love of your life from
prison?
Not For the Faint of Heart
Madcap Adventures Book 1
by Rene Vecka
Genre: Epic Fantasy Mystery Romance Adventure
What would you do to free the love of your life from prison?
Magic and mayhem meet mystery and humor in a four-way rumble. Romance gets a
few licks in as well. Set in a post-Ragnarok world with dual protagonists. If
you loved the Dresden Files, you’ll love Madcap Adventures.
As Rory proposes to Ingefær, the Shrine they’re visiting is set ablaze. Ingefær
is jailed and threatened with hanging. Rory investigates, but is hounded at
every step by soldiers. While Ingefær searches for ways to defeat the jail’s
magic wards, the Shrine’s healer vanishes in a puff of smoke.
Will the couple get the chance to solve the Shrine fire mystery before the law
postpones their nuptials forever?
Kirkus Reviews: …In Vecka’s fantasy novel, lovers are torn apart
by a false accusation and must prove one’s innocence before a rigged
trial…Vecka creates compelling difficulties and character challenges that
help drive the fast-paced plot and add to the already exciting mystery
narrative…A fun and entertaining fantasy that will keep readers guessing.
I’ve been a reader of fantasy and science fiction since I
was ten. Lord of the Rings is still my favorite. I now read Butcher (Dresden)
and Salvatore (Drizzt), as well at Sanderson and others. The Mid Dreki Realm
got its start with a comment with my then fifteen year old son. That kernel
grew into a book, which split into two, and is now a five book series. I
retired at 57 and began the process of becoming a writer. I’ve attended a half
dozen conferences, read numerous books on the art of writing, joined critique
groups, and immersed myself in the craft. I’m a member of Apex, a group founded
by David Farland (Runelord).
I live in the foothills between Colorado Springs and Denver
with my wife. Deer, turkeys, bear, coyotes, and my three children and 2
grandchildren occasionally drop by.
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January 22, 2025
Candle in the Wind – Spotlight & Giveaway
Candle in the Wind
Betrayed…Banished…Alone
Candle in the Wind
by Kim Baccellia
Genre: Diverse Dystopian Thriller
What if you discovered everything you’ve been taught is a
lie?
For most of her life, seventeen-year-old Espie Hernandez’s
world revolved around the Branch of Thomas, a cult-like haven in what’s left of
a war-ravaged America. Their ruler, Reverent Father, keeps them safe from the
Others, those outside the compound who wish to harm them.
Espie questions what she’s been taught and finds herself
banished from the compound. She’s thrust into the harsh world beyond their
walls with the mission to prove the Others actually have a plot against them.
When tensions escalate, Espie must figure out who to trust before everything
she loves is torn apart.
Award-winning author Kim Baccellia grew up in Sacramento,
California, the oldest of seven. She has a business associate degree from
Sacramento City College, a BS degree in elementary education from Brigham Young
University, and studied post grad bilingual/bicultural education at CSUF.
She’s been a telemarketer, library helper at the Harold B.
Lee library at BYU, assistant manager, sales clerk, tutor, bilingual teacher,
and homeschool mother. Currently the author of four YA novels with another one
coming out soon!
Author of YA paranormal CROSSED OUT and CROSSED FIRE. YA
dystopia CANDLE IN THE WIND. Also the author of the urban diverse fantasy
EARRINGS OF IXTUMEA. Short Christmas Magic in the Holiday analogy MISTLETOE AND
MAGIC. Re-releasing YA fantasy series under new titles in 2026! Currently
working on a historical romance set in Tuscany.
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January 21, 2025
Crossroads of Empire – Spotlight & Giveaway
The story of Evan
Sinclair that began in Wages of Empire continues in Crossroads
of Empire.
Having survived
German artillery, poison gas & friendly fire, Evan barely survives his
hospital ship’s sinking by a German U-boat. Left with amnesia, he no longer
remembers who he is.
Crossroads of
Empire
Book 2
by Michael J.
Cooper
Genre: YA
Historical WWI Fiction
Winner of
the 2024 CIBA Hemingway First Place Prize for 20th Century Wartime
Historical Fiction
2024 SF
Writers Conference Writing Contest Finalist-Adult Fiction
“. . .
both a gripping page turner and a series of carefully observed character
studies. Beautifully written in a voice and in details that capture the
era, Crossroads of Empire is a must-read for readers of all
ages” -Chanticleer Book Reviews
The story of Evan
Sinclair that began in Wages of Empire continues in Crossroads
of Empire. Having survived German artillery, poison gas, and friendly fire
in helping to turn the tide of the war in its first months, Evan barely
survives his hospital ship’s sinking by a German U-boat. Left with amnesia, he
no longer remembers who he is.
Likewise, Evan
doesn’t recall that, despite the European war, the true source of conflict is
in Ottoman Palestine, since it’s from Jerusalem’s Temple Mount that Kaiser
Wilhelm II dreams to rule as Holy Roman Emperor over Arabian oil reserves and
the Suez Canal.
The Middle East
Front soon explodes with pitched battles at Suez and Gallipoli as Evan’s story
is interwoven with those of historical figures Gertrude Bell, T. E. Lawrence,
Winston Churchill, Faisal bin Hussein, and Chaim Weizmann.
During his quest
to recover his memory Evan will discover far more: love for his father, grief
for his late mother, and hidden secrets of his bloodline-an unbroken lineage
that stretches back to the Crusades and will determine his future role in the
Great War.
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Empire
Book 1
Grand prize
winner – 2022 CIBA Dante Rossetti Award for YA fiction
First place honors – 2022 CIBA Hemingway Award for wartime fiction
#1 Amazon Best Seller—Jan 2024—Historical World War I Fiction
In the summer of
1914, sixteen-year-old Evan Sinclair leaves home to join the Great War for
Civilization. Little does he know that, despite the war raging in Europe, the
true source of conflict will emerge in Ottoman Palestine, since it’s from
Jerusalem where the German Kaiser dreams to rule as Holy Roman Emperor.
Filled with such
historical figures as Gertrude Bell, T.E. Lawrence, Winston Churchill, Faisal
bin Hussein and Chaim Weizmann, Wages of Empire follows Evan through the
killing fields of the Western Front where he will help turn the tide of a war
that is just beginning, and become part of a story that never ends.
“Masterful
storytelling will keep you furiously turning the pages of this compelling
(historical WWI) novel. A winner!”–Andrew Kaplan, New York Times Best-Selling
Author of Blue Madagascar and the Homeland Novels
“The
characters, historical and fictional, come to life on the page as the storyline
drives relentlessly forward. Bravo!”–Matt Coyle, bestselling author of the Rick
Cahill novels
“A beautifully
written tale…exhibits seamless research in illuminating unforgettable
historical and fictional characters…a tour de force!” –Professor Ronit Meroz,
Dept of Jewish Philosophy and Talmud, Tel-Aviv University, Israel
“This superb
historical novel is a must read…directly relates to issues we face today.”
–Rizek Abusharr – Emeritus Director General of Jerusalem International YMCA
“Cooper has
made this period of history come alive. It is a treat to read.” –Rabbi David
Zisenwine, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus of Education, Tel Aviv University
“A Young
Indiana Jones–style adventure.” –KIRKUS reviews
“Story is
gripping and the characters that he describes come alive through his skillful
writing. I couldn’t put it down!” –Rabbi Gordon Freeman, Ph.D., Rabbi Emeritus,
B’nai Shalom, Walnut Creek, CA
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Michael J Cooper
writes historical mysteries set in the Holy Land at major turning points of
history—all the while subtly promoting the notions of coexistence and peace.
His books have won multiple awards and include; Foxes in the Vineyard (winner of the 2011 Indie Publishing Contest
Grand Prize), set in 1948 Jerusalem, The
Rabbi’s Knight (finalist for the CIBA 2014 Chaucer Award for historical
fiction) set at the twilight of the Crusades in 1290, and his current novel, Wages
of Empire set at the start of WWI in 1914 and winner of the CIBA 2022 Grand
Prize for young adult fiction as well as the Hemingway first prize for wartime
historical fiction. A sequel of Wages of Empire, Crossroads of
Empire, will be published in the fall of 2024, and the unpublished
manuscript has already won first prize honors in the 2023 CIBA Hemingway
wartime historical fiction category.
A native of
Berkeley, California, Cooper absconded to Israel after high school and spent
the next eleven years studying and working there. He lived in Jerusalem during
the last year the city was divided between Israel and Jordan, studied at Hebrew
University, and graduated from Tel Aviv University Medical School. He returned
to the US to specialize in pediatric cardiology, and after 40 years of
practice, he continues to return to the Middle East for biannual volunteer
missions serving Palestinian children who lack access to care. Otherwise, he
lives in Northern California with his wife and a spoiled-rotten cat. Three
adult children occasionally drop by.
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January 20, 2025
The Dream Rider Saga – Spotlight & Giveaway
Will Dreycott is a superhero. In his dreams…and in yours.
The Hollow Boys
The Dream Rider Saga Book 1
by Douglas Smith
Genre: YA Urban Fantasy
WINNER OF THE 2023 AURORA AWARD FOR BEST YA NOVEL
WINNER OF THE 2023 JURIED IAP AWARD FOR BEST YA NOVEL
“Thrilling YA fantasy” —BookLife (Editor’s Pick)
“A must-read story for YA fantasy fans.” —Blueink Review (Starred
review)
“Inventive, engaging, and boundless fun.” —The Ottawa Review of Books
Vanishing street kids. An ancient evil. The end of the world.
Our only hope? A hero who can’t leave home.
At seventeen, Will Dreycott is a superhero…in his dreams. And in yours.
Eight years ago, Will’s parents, shady dealers in ancient artifacts,
disappeared on a jungle expedition. Will, the sole survivor, returned home with
no memory of what happened, bringing a gift…and a curse.
The gift? Will can walk in our dreams. At night in Dream, Will hunts for
criminals—and his parents. During the day, his Dream Rider comic,
about a superhero no one knows is real, has made Will rich.
The curse? Severe agoraphobia. Will can’t go outside. So he makes his home a
skyscraper with everything he needs in life—everything but the freedom to walk
the streets of his city.
Case, an orphan Will’s age, survives on those streets with her younger brother,
Fader. Survives because she too has a gift. She hears voices warning her of
danger. And Fader? Well, he fades.
When street kids start vanishing, the Dream Rider joins the hunt. Will’s search
becomes personal when Case breaks into his tower to escape her own abduction.
Fader isn’t so lucky.
As Will and Case search for Fader and the missing kids, an unlikely romance
grows between the boy with everything and the girl with nothing except the
freedom Will longs for.
But as they push deeper into the mystery, they confront an ancient power
feeding on these forgotten kids to restore itself. And once restored, no one in
the world will be safe.
To defeat this creature, Will must do the impossible.
Go outside.
Indiana Jones meets Teen Titans in The
Dream Rider Saga, a fast-paced urban fantasy trilogy from “one of Canada’s
most original writers of speculative fiction” (Library Journal).
Praise for The Hollow Boys:
“This arresting series kickoff grips from the start as it
introduces its inventive milieu, its flawed but fantastically powered hero, its
playful worldbuilding, and a host of tantalizing mysteries. … [A] vigorously
imaginative scenario. … Takeaway: Thrilling YA fantasy” —BookLife (Editor’s
Pick)
“An assured, confident novel … A must-read story for YA fantasy fans.” —Blueink
Review (Starred review)
“Inventive, engaging, and boundless fun.” —The Ottawa Review of Books “A
fun supernatural tale with well-developed characters and a touch of
romance.” —Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Douglas Smith:
“The man is Sturgeon good. Zelazny good. I don’t give those up easy.”
—Spider Robinson, Hugo and Nebula Awards winner
“A great storyteller with a gifted and individual voice.” —Charles
de Lint, World Fantasy Award winner
“His stories are a treasure trove of riches that will touch your heart
while making you think.” —Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo and Nebula Awards
winner
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The Crystal Key
The Dream Rider Saga Book 2
Sequel to the AURORA AWARD WINNER and the Juried IAP
AWARD WINNER, The Hollow Boys
“Give me the Crystal Key!”
Will Dreycott is the Dream Rider, the agoraphobic teenage superhero who can
walk in our dreams but never in the streets of his city. Case is his
girlfriend, a survivor of those streets who hears voices that warn her of
danger. Fader is her brother, who is very good at disappearing. Together, they
defeated a body swapper and a witch to save the world (The Hollow Boys).
Now, Case battles guilt over living sheltered in Will’s tower home while her
street friends still struggle. Blaming his affliction for Case’s sadness, Will
searches for a way to live a normal life with the girl he loves—a way to go
outside.
But his efforts draw the attention of dark forces. Sinister figures hunt Will
in Dream. Intruders scour the vast warehouse of antiquities
“acquired” by Will’s missing parents. And a masked swordswoman
attacks Will, demanding “the Crystal Key” before disappearing into
thin air.
Are they all searching for the same thing? Something from Will’s parents’ shady
past? For the swordswoman leaves behind a flowery scent, Will’s only memory
from the lost expedition eight years ago that gave him powers in Dream but cost
him his parents and his freedom.
A trail of dark secrets leads Will, Case, and Fader to a mysterious world.
Trapped between warring cults willing to kill for the Crystal Key, the three
friends must master strange new powers that grow stronger and wilder the closer
they draw to the truth.
This time it’s not just the fate of the world at stake…but the multiverse.
~ ~ ~
Indiana Jones meets Teen Titans in The Dream Rider Saga, a
fast-paced urban fantasy trilogy from “one of Canada’s most original
writers of speculative fiction” (Library Journal).
Praise for The Crystal Key:
“The richly inventive Dream Rider adventure
continues in this second appealing entry…with an exciting plot… always
enlivened by the Smith hallmarks of crack dialogue, fun sleuthing and
puzzle-solving, a strong throughline of emotion, a swift pace…and a principled
refusal to settle for the familiar. Takeaway: This thrilling superpowered urban
fantasy series continues to grip.” (New readers should start with book
one.) —BookLife (Editor’s Pick)
“The engrossing second installment of Douglas Smith’s
Dream Rider Saga trilogy. … Smith continues to demonstrate an ability to
expertly weave multiple complex fantasy elements into a cohesive whole. … This
fast-paced story delivers in a big way—and Smith has all his ducks lined up for
an explosive conclusion [to the series] that readers won’t want to miss.”
—Blueink Review (★ Starred review)
Praise for Douglas Smith:
“The man is Sturgeon good. Zelazny good. I don’t give those up
easy.” —Spider Robinson, Hugo and Nebula Awards winner
“A great storyteller with a gifted and individual voice.” —Charles
de Lint, World Fantasy Award winner
“His stories are a treasure trove of riches that will touch your heart
while making you think.” —Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo and Nebula Awards
winner
“Stories you can’t forget, even years later.” —Julie
Czerneda, multi-award-winning author and editor
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The Lost Expedition
The Dream Rider Saga Book 3
The Thrilling Conclusion to the Multi-Award-Winning
Trilogy
Will is the Dream Rider, the superhero who walks in our dreams but never in the
streets of his own city. Case is his girlfriend, a survivor of those streets
who hears voices warning her of danger. Fader, her brother, is very good
at disappearing.
In The Hollow Boys, they defeated a body swapper and a witch to
save the world. In The Crystal Key, they battled warring cults to
protect an ancient artifact tied to Will’s affliction.
The Chakana. The Crystal Key. But the key to what? To finding answers, they
hope, to the questions that rule their lives.
What caused their strange powers? And Will’s crippling agoraphobia? Can he be
cured? Why did their parents travel to the jungles of Peru eight years ago? Are
they still alive?
Behind every question is the Chakana. What is the mysterious relic? Why will
people kill to possess it? What hold does it have on Will?
As creatures from Inca myths haunt the three friends, another attack on the
Chakana threatens Will’s life. To save him and solve the mystery of the lost
expedition, only one choice remains.
Return to Peru. With the Chakana.
There, they find friends and foes, both old and new. And behind it all, an
unseen enemy moving them like pieces on a chessboard.
To win this deadly game, Will, Case, and Fader must master new powers to defeat
the most dangerous adversary they’ve ever faced—a god.
At stake this time? Every life, every world, every universe. Everything.
Indiana Jones meets Teen Titans in The
Dream Rider Saga, a fast-paced urban fantasy trilogy from “one of Canada’s
most original writers of speculative fiction” (Library Journal).
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Douglas Smith is a five-time award-winning author described by Library
Journal as “one of Canada’s most original writers of speculative fiction.”
His latest work is the multi-award-winning YA urban fantasy trilogy, The
Dream Rider Saga. Other books include the urban fantasy novel, The Wolf
at the End of the World; the collections, Chimerascope and Impossibilia;
and the writer’s guide Playing the Short Game.
His short fiction has appeared in the top
markets in the field, including The Magazine of Fantasy & Science
Fiction, Amazing Stories, InterZone, Weird Tales, and
many others.
He is a 4-time winner of Canada’s Aurora Award as well as the juried IAP Award.
He’s been a finalist for the Astounding Award, CBC’s Bookies Award, Canada’s
juried Sunburst Award, the juried Alberta Magazine Award for Fiction, and
France’s juried Prix Masterton and Prix Bob Morane.
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January 19, 2025
Outpassage – Spotlight & Giveaway
Outpassage
War and Mystery Beyond the Stars
Outpassage
by Janet & Chris Morris
Genre: Science Fiction
Earth; now that he’s out-system, he isn’t about to tell anyone he’s seeing
aliens again. Paige Barnett has lost everything, even her name, because she
knows too much about the rebellion spreading through the Earth-Space mining
colonies.Together Cox and Barnett stumble upon the mystery at the revolution’s
heart and learn why the rebels are willing to die for it.Is their discovery humanity’s worst threat or greatest gift? The
authorities are willing to destroy whole planets to keep the revolution’s
secret from reaching Earth… What’s to stop them from destroying two people? “The Morrises’ blend of fast-paced narrative and meticulous research into
near-space technology makes a novel you can’t put down.” — C.J. Cherryh “Action sequences that would make any writer proud. OUTPASSAGE is a
wonderful book.” –David Drake “OUTPASSAGE might just be the perfect science fiction novel.” — Jack Williamson
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Best selling author Janet Morris began writing in 1976 and has
since published more than 30 novels, many co-authored with her husband Chris
Morris or others. Most of her fiction work has been in the fantasy and science
fiction genres, although she has also written historical and other novels.
Morris has written, contributed to, or edited several book-length works of
non-fiction, as well as papers and articles on nonlethal weapons, developmental
military technology and other defense and national security topics.
Christopher Crosby Morris (born 1946) is an American author of fiction and non-fiction, as well
as a lyricist, musical composer, and singer-songwriter. He is married to author
Janet Morris. He is a defense policy and strategy analyst and a principal in M2
Technologies, Inc. He writes primarily as Chris Morris, but occasionally uses
pseudonyms.
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January 18, 2025
Shadowed Skies – Tour, Sneak Peek, and Giveaway!
His mountain
solitude shattered. Her lab prison escaped.
Together, they’ll find refuge or die
trying.
Shadowed Skies
by Haley Cavanagh
Genre: YA Clean
Dystopian SciFi Fantasy Romance
Hunted for
their blood. Fighting for their future.
River
He’s the last of his kind, a winged warrior
hidden in the mountains. River Shaw has lost everything: his sanctuary, the
only shield from a world that fears and hunts him. When Delene, another of his
kind, crash-lands into his life, wounded and on the run, his solitude is
shattered.
Delene
She’s a fugitive
with a secret, escaping the clutches of dark forces that took everything from
her. Delene Fairborne’s flight to freedom leads her to River, and the spark of a
bond neither can deny.
In a landscape
scarred by betrayal and danger, River and Delene must navigate their growing
feelings and the sinister scientist who will stop at nothing to harness their
power. Shadowed Skies is where love takes wing, hope soars, and destiny
entwines. Dive into a world where every heartbeat is a rebellion, every glance
a promise, and every flight a taste of freedom.
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I wake to a muscular, silent figure looming over me, his wings
casting unnerving shadows. Intelligent dark eyes scrutinize
me from his smooth, brown face framed by cropped black hair
and raven quills. He’s been around the block.
My guard shoots up. I’d stand, but my body’s too weak from
the climb. “Your nest, huh? Sorry, I didn’t see your name on it.”
“It’s carved right over there.” He points past me to the
rockface. My eyes travel over the stone, where he’d etched River
in craggy letters. The carved name is so tiny I didn’t notice.
“Now you’re supposed to tell me your name. That’s how this
goes.”
I blink. “Delene Fairborne. Listen, would you mind if I––
ow,” I scrape against the wall and suck air through my teeth. I
clamp my eyes shut.
“Are you okay?”
I shrug the blanket off, and my injured wing flops lamely
near my shoulder. River’s eyebrows lower, and he comes closer.
“Let me look.”
He stows his serrated hunting knife, presents empty hands,
and crouches to examine my injury. “Relax. I won’t hurt you.
Let’s see the damage.” He’s gentle, avoiding the wound and
handling my feathers softly. He lightly touches the bandage.
“Dr. Lytle runs the Stockade, the underground bunker and
lab where the humans imprison and experiment on our kind.
His men hunted me down and shot me with a crossbow as I tried
to escape. The wound is still healing––I changed the bandage
earlier, but without a spare set of clothes, I had to tear strips off
my pants to re-dress it.”
“Hmm.” He examines the back with a frown. “There’s an
exit wound.”
“Yeah, I pulled it out.”
“Well, that was stupid of you. You could have died if those
goons pierced a blood feather.”
My temper flares. “Oh, as opposed to leaving it in. I’d rather
take my chances, thanks.” My voice is hostile, though I’m
grateful for his help. I still don’t know who he is or what he
wants, and my mother warned me to be on my guard.
River sits back on his haunches, sighs, and meets my eyes.
“Doesn’t look good. How long have you been here, kid? A day
or so?”
“I’m no kid. I’m seventeen.”
“Well, I’m eighteen. So, you’re a kid.”
“By what, a few whole months?” I snicker. “Okay. If a kid
free-climbed in the pitch-black up a hundred-foot cliff to get
here, I guess I’m a kid.”
After examining the wound, he says, “The damage looks
fixable. Let’s clean this well to prevent infection.”
“I’ve cleaned the wound.”
“Clean deeper,” he admonishes. “I don’t have antibiotics, but
I’ll try to get some. Or at least honey. Honey heals.”
He hesitates before retrieving water, then takes a rag from
his pouch and soaks the cloth. With the knife still in hand, he
comes closer.
“Look … You seem all right, but I’m a lone wolf. I operate
solo. You have a target with a big ‘X’ on your back. I feel bad for
you. I do. But you know how it is with our kind.” He gives me
a blatant look, so here’s your cue to leave.
“Gee, I’d kindly vacate the premises, but I can’t fly.”
He rubs the back of his neck, agitated. “The valley’s full of
drones. And they’ve got at least a dozen soldiers combing the
forest.”
“I’m sorry.” I shift my eyes down. “You never asked for any
of this.”
“None of us did,” he waves me off. “The soldiers are here.
I’m screwed either way.” He pauses and assesses me. “Stay the
night. Then after that, I’m sorry, but you need to find somewhere
else to hide.”
The night might be all I need. “Thank you.”
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author—in waving goodbye to uncertainty and hesitation and embracing the
fulfilling life you’ve envisioned. Don’t just drift through adulthood—thrive in
it. The future is yours to shape, and this book is your indispensable guide on
the journey to living the adult life you truly desire.
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Haley Cavanagh is
a military veteran, wife, and mother. She was awarded the League of Utah
Writers 2020 Silver Quill Award for Retaliation, the second novel in her
Oceanstone Initiative series. Haley is an alumna of Columbia College, a musical
theater nut, and loves to dive into any book that crosses her path. Haley
resides with her family in the United States and enjoys spending time with her
husband and children when she’s not writing. She loves to hear from her readers
and encourages you to contact her via her website and social media.
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January 16, 2025
Cardinals – Spotlight & Giveaway
A completely new twist on Stoker’s tale.
Cardinals
by Ian Conner
Genre: Dark Paranormal Fantasy
A completely new twist on Stoker’s tale.
Nine Hundred years before Christ, God has cast his wife,
Asherah, out of heaven and condemned her to roam the earth as the first
vampire. Over the centuries, she created other vampires. There are also those
that she left for dead but survived her attack without being completely turned
into vampires. These survivors are called Cardinals. Scottish Countess Kellena
Donnachaidh and Lady Suzette Allard, our protagonists, are among these
cardinals. They are searching out Asherah for a final conflict.
Asherah has discovered a way back to heaven so she can exact
her vengeance. Using the Amulet of Cassiel she can call the Flaming chariot of
Israel to return to heaven Now, 3000 years later, there are groups working to
destroy Asherah and the vampires. The Vatican and other groups, fearing their
own destruction if she ascends, simply want to stop Asherah using the Amulet of
Cassiel to re-enter heaven. The race to recover the Amulet is full of intrigue,
betrayal.
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Ian Conner is retired and spent most of his adult life as a
Marine and Army Infantry Sergeant. A hundred percent disabled veteran after
multiple head and other injuries, he is part of a growing number of vets
classified as “neuro-diverse”, an MST survivor and have several issues such
regarding comprehension, concentration, and vision issues that he has OVERCOME
to write several novels. After witnessing a lifetime of destruction, the
thought of creating something tangible and lasting holds great appeal.
He finds writing a cathartic way to redefine himself both in
his eyes and in the eyes of others. Writing for fun, Ian has completed seven
novels with an eighth near done with two more ideas in the scribble/chapter
phase. He has written across four genres Fantasy, Thriller, Science Fiction and
Horror.
He uses ProWritingAid, Beta Readers and professional editors
keep the product readable, he has recently began querying in search of a
professional agent and publisher.
Now living near San Diego California with his wife Bonnie, a
cellist, and their two dogs, Cookie and Isabella. Conner spends his days
fostering kittens, gardening, crafting beautiful stained glass and creating
worlds on the page.
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January 15, 2025
The Harlequin’s Legacy – Spotlight & Giveaway
Dare to dream. Dare to believe. Dare to embrace your
legacy.
Orphan Pascal and his friends Paloma and Pierrot dive into
the mystery of children disappearing in the enchanting land of The Vale.
The Harlequin’s Legacy
Book 1
by Andrés Rosas Hott
Genre: YA Fantasy
Dare to dream. Dare to believe. Dare to embrace your
legacy.
In the enchanting land of The Vale, the grand city of Pivot
stands as a beacon of innovation where scientific progress clashes with the
now-dwindling beliefs in magic that the place once held.
Just outside of Pivot, 17-year-old Pascal has spent his life
at The Skystead Home for Orphaned Children. Life outside the orphanage seems
ceaselessly interesting, and shielded from the rest of the world, he wants
nothing more than to explore. Already puzzled by unanswered questions about his
past, Pascal’s concern deepens as he learns about a grim mystery of local
children’s disappearances.
In pursuit of finding his place in life, Pascal is joined by
Paloma—a street-savvy girl and former gang leader with a tragic past—and
Pierrot—a silent, enigmatic companion. Together, the unlikely trio begins to
sneak out of the orphanage to experience the one place that still embraces
magic: the welcoming carnival.
As secrets begin to unravel, the truth unveils hidden powers
within each of these three young adventurers. Their friendships are challenged
as they overcome demons, both inside and outside themselves. Yet, each step
brings them closer to the truth: a sinister plot that threatens the very fabric
of their world.
Before they know it, the fate of the missing children has
become inextricably intertwined with their own.
The Harlequin’s Legacy is a gripping tale
of adventure, friendship, and self-discovery. Pascal, Paloma, and Pierrot trust
in their inner courage and resilience to reach their true potential despite
trials and tribulations. This story encourages everyone to dare to dream, to
believe in themselves, and embrace the legacy that awaits them.
Adventure, magic, and self-discovery await! Are
you ready to join Pascal and his friends as they uncover hidden secrets and
embrace a timeless legacy? Witness the journey firsthand—grab your copy
of The Harlequin’s Legacy today and become part of the story!
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the author of The Harlequin’s Legacy. With a master’s in Graphic
Design and Illustration from Konstfack University and a background as a
commercial director, Andrés blends creativity and storytelling in captivating
ways.
His debut novel, inspired by his favorite character, The
Harlequin, combines fantasy with themes of courage, identity, and personal
growth. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, Andrés balances his creative pursuits with
family life, finding inspiration in both the imagination and his loved
ones. The Harlequin’s Legacy is just the beginning of an
exciting journey into fantasy and self-discovery.
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January 9, 2025
The Staff of Beckoning – Spotlight & Giveaway
When the world is not what it seems, what will Adir do when
his identity collides with the destiny existence has in store for him?
The Staff of Beckoning
A Symphony of Spheres Book 1
by Praneet Menon
Genre: Epic Fantasy
“Menon’s storytelling is sharp and deliberate,
blending high-stakes action with introspective moments … Addictively
readable!” —BookView Review
The more we know, the less we understand …
Adir Nathar craved more than what he was born into. And existence obliged.
A mysterious death … an act of revenge! Adir flees Marafel, abandoning friends
and family for safety and a fresh start. But, unbeknownst to him, he is pursued
by the Khasmia Shadow, a secret society charged with a sole divine
purpose—eliminate the destructive venna with the sacred Staff of Beckoning. The
world of Leakarha itself is undergoing a seismic shift. Rakhor, terrible
demonspawn, are emerging farther south from the Precipice than ever before.
Caught in the middle of it all, Adir is driven deeper into his own shadows,
forced to face truths he never knew existed.
But this isn’t just Adir’s story.
From Naven to Ostarium to Cayan, this story unfolds through the eyes of a
troubled father, a ruler fighting to secure her legacy, an heiress obsessed
with knowledge, a woman torn by love, an archer chasing glory, a man harboring
a hidden past, and a noblewoman caught between two worlds—each holding a piece
of a greater truth waiting to be uncovered.
The Staff of Beckoning, the first book in
the series A Symphony of Spheres, is an epic fantasy tale of
identity, destiny, and purpose. Blending elements from science fiction,
mythology, and dark fantasy, this gripping narrative is perfect for readers who
enjoy complex characters, intricate world-building, and expansive sagas. If
you’ve enjoyed series like The Wheel of Time, The
Kingkiller Chronicle, and The Prince of Nothing, then this
book is for you.
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Born and raised in India, Praneet’s life began immersed in a
medley of cultural, linguistic, and spiritual traditions that sparked his
passion for storytelling. Then, he moved to the United States and has now spent
more than half his life there. The two cultural backgrounds have led him to
embrace a fusion of Eastern and Western philosophies that deeply influence his
writing.
Praneet also spent the better part of two decades working as
an engineer and flight instructor, which instilled in him a precision that he
brings to his existence-building, pursuing that perfect blend of reality and
fantasy. His exploration of philosophy and psychology at an early age allows
him to imbue his stories with age-old themes of identity, purpose, and destiny.
These themes play a central role in his debut novel, The Staff of Beckoning,
Book 1 of the series A Symphony of Spheres.
Praneet lives in Vermont, embracing a homesteading
lifestyle, community involvement, and writing while pursuing a master’s in
counseling.
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January 8, 2025
I Am John Titor – Spotlight & Giveaway
In the world of internet legends, time traveler John Titor
is the ultimate prize.
I Am John Titor
by Niamh Arthur & Sean Platt
Genre: Science Fiction, Time Travel
In the world of internet legends, time traveler John
Titor is the ultimate prize.
Idealistic filmmaker Ramon Jimenez is stuck shooting mundane
reality shows when he longs to create documentaries that change the world. But
needing to keep food on the table has put his ambitions on hold…
Until Ramon spots a broken-down car linked to John Titor, an
infamous internet legend who, at the turn of the century, claimed to be a time
traveler from 2036. This could be the break he’s waiting for – if he can find a
fresh angle.
RJ tracks down six different witnesses – each claiming to
know “the real” John Titor.
But their stories don’t add up.
One says Titor was sent from the future to stop a
world-ending war.
Another insists he was nothing more than a bored college kid
creating an internet hoax to impress his frat brothers.
A third claims to have been set up to take the fall in an
elaborate heist orchestrated by Titor in 1970s New York.
As RJ dives deeper, the lines between fact and fiction blur.
Who was John Titor? Was he really from the future, or just a cleverly spun
hoax? The closer RJ gets to the truth, the higher the stakes become.
I Am John Titor is a time-traveling epic that
jumps between decades, genres, and timelines as RJ tries to solve the mystery
of the true legend of John Titor.
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Niamh Arthur (pronounced Neeve) is the CEO and
Genre Trends Specialist at Sterling & Stone. She moved to Ireland at 18 to
attend the renowned Drama and Theatre Studies program at Trinity College
Dublin, where she focused on film studies and wrote a senior dissertation on
how cultural ideologies are expressed in modern Hollywood film. She went on to
study marketing with a focus on audience response, psychology, and brand
bonding.
After more than fifteen years running a successful business
teaching entrepreneurs how to use story to connect with an audience Niamh
realized that she was missing her favorite part of storytelling: fiction. She
leapt at the chance to join Sterling & Stone as CEO and as Sean’s writing
partner. She uses her deep understanding of emotional triggers, audience
response, genre, and commercial trends to ensure stories hit the mark and
create long lasting impact on the audience.
After 20 years in Ireland she now lives in Colorado with her
husband and two children.
Sean Platt has always been an entrepreneur but knew
he’d rather tell stories. When his wife bought him a laptop for his birthday in
2007, he dropped everything to start writing fiction.
Since making the leap, Sean has written hundreds of novels
(including the international best-sellers Yesterday’s Gone and Invasion),
penned dozens of scripts, and founded the IP Incubator Sterling & Stone,
where more than thirty storytellers work together to create world-changing IP.
Sterling & Stone’s stable of writers come to Sean for ideas, mentorship,
and “better words.”
Originally from Long Beach, California, Sean now lives in
Austin, Texas with his wife and dog, Fisher.
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