Lissette E. Manning's Blog, page 148
February 19, 2012
Sample Excerpt: Tyale: Tales Of Velosia – Chapter 1
Tweet Chapter 1 Hoisting herself onto the saddle, Tyale Poshpot adjusted the reins and dug her heels into her horse's flanks. Thunder shot off, foam forming against his bit as his teeth clamped down tightly upon it. She crouched closer to her beloved steed, her eyes closing as she felt the cold wind …
February 17, 2012
Read An Excerpt Of Back In Time By Stacey Wallace Benefiel
Tweet Hello, Stacey Wallace Benefiel here. I'd like to thank Lissette for having me on her blog today! The short story I wrote for the Death by Chocolate anthology is entitled Back In Time. Behold the blurb: Nothing in Aurelia Lemon's life is turning out how she'd planned. She's unemployed, unattached, and her family …
Author Interview: Robert Earle
Tweet Hi, Robert. Welcome to my blog. It's a pleasure to have you here with us. Would you take a moment and introduce yourself to us? Hi, Lizzie, first let me say how pleased I am to join you on your blog. I'll attach a picture for you that shows me in the …
Read An Excerpt From Trust In Me By Skye Warren
Tweet Oh God. I knew him. It wasn't a coincidence. He was my Martinez, though the ownership was only in my delusions. Tyler Martinez, my childhood neighbor, the golden boy of the barrio. I'd had a massive crush on him. He'd barely noticed me, though in his defense, he was older than me, which was …
Read An Excerpt From Tundra 37 By Aubrie Dionne
Tweet Prologue The Seers I'm losing her. Abysme guides the vessel in silence, her blind eyes rolling as she senses our course, two hundred years away from Paradise 18. She's scattered her thoughts among the stars, and her mind drifts farther from the sister I once knew. I fear the machine has engulfed her …
February 16, 2012
Warriors Of Light Giveaway
Tweet On behalf of L. J. DeLeon and Bewitching Book Tours, we have the opportunity of presenting you all with the following giveaway. One $25 gift card to be given away to one lucky winner - winner's choice of Amazon, ARe, or B&N gift card. To enter, all you have to do is fill out …
Read An Excerpt From The Dragon Child By L. J. DeLeon
Tweet Never one to ignore a warning, she inched forward, preparing to make her escape. The door opened and Ma entered followed by Major Steve Taylor, a wereleopard visiting from Earth. Moira shivered at the sight of the tall, lean, hard-muscled warrior's unflinching moss-green stare. His scent of laurel and crisp mountain air mixed with …
Read An Excerpt From Assumed Identity By Lila Munro
Tweet "Jules, pumpkin, wakey, wakey." "Go away, Blake," Julie bit out over a groan. What was he doing in her house anyway? Did she forget to lock the door? "Please, leave me alone." "I can't do that, shug. Dante and I need to get you out of this abominable yard chair and get you home. …
February 15, 2012
Guest Blog + Giveaway: Where Does Inspiration Come From By Chris Karlsen
Tweet As a writer, the most frequently asked question I get is: "Where does your inspiration come from?" My answer is always: "It depends on the story." Inspiration can hit me like a lightning bolt or it can creep up on me like a ladybug on my arm or it can be an idea that …
February 13, 2012
Guest Post: My Fascination With Vampires By Serena Zane
Tweet Stepping from the darkened shadows, he glides across the room. A glint in his eyes half desire, half hunger, and you don't care which you'll be . . . I don't know about you, but I've been fascinated by vampires and the paranormal as far back as I can remember. I reminisce about sleepless …
