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Campanelli Sentinel and Campanelli Siege of the Nighthunter

Good morning and welcome to Monday Blogs. All through September, we’re taking a peek at some stupendous science fiction authors. I have the fabulous luck to know each of these dedicated, hardworking individuals.
Frederick H. Crook appears today with his tales Campanelli Sentinel and Campanelli Siege of the Night Hunter. This fantastic series features a blind Chicago police detective, doing his best to enforce the law in a post-apocalyptic world.






It is 2110 and migration to the colony planet, Alethea, has depleted Earth of billions of people. As a result, migration has been declared illegal by all world governments. Human trafficking becomes highly profitable for organized crime and their influence reaches beyond the Earth’s atmosphere. Many starships returning from Alethea are diverted from the scrapping process and secretly refurbished, allowing the population to shrink further.
Frank Campanelli is a blind Chicago Police detective who depends on his fully functional bio-electronic implants to see and do his job. After assisting on a botched infiltration of a top human trafficking network, he and his partner, Marcus Williams, are transferred into the CPD’s Organized Crime Division to head the newly formed Sentinel group and bring down the Ignatola family business.


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June, 2110. A serial killer strikes the populace of the City of Chicago. The first victim is wanted by Detective Frank Campanelli’s Sentinel Division. His body had been mutilated and been partially consumed. The unknown invader leaves a trail of corpses behind in short order, including that of a homicide detective.
“The Nighthunter”, as the media has labeled him, instills terror and virtually shuts down Chicago. Detective Campanelli, his partner Marcus Williams, and the FBI must work to capture the enigmatic and frighteningly efficient cannibal.


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About Frederick H. Crook
Frederick was born in Chicago in 1970 and now lives in Villa Park with his wife, Rae and their three miniature dachshunds. In 2009, Frederick began writing his first dystopian sci-fi novel, “The Dregs of Exodus”, which was self-published in late 2010. This was followed up with another novel, The Pirates of Exodus in 2012.
Throughout that year and early 2013, he published four dystopian novellas in eBook form for Kindle. His third novel, Campanelli: Sentinel, was picked up by Solstice Publishing in 2014, and was quickly followed by his other works, Minuteman Merlin, Of Knight & Devil, Campanelli: Siege of the Nighthunter, and the paranormal historical fiction novel, The Summer of ‘47.
For two years, Frederick served Solstice Publishing as an editor and continues to edit in a freelance capacity and write.

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Canoples Investigations Tackles Space Pirates

Good morning and welcome to Sunday Blog Share. This month, we’re focusing on science fiction books. There will be a lot of visitors making an appearance but on Sundays and Tuesdays, this blog will be all about my teen science fiction series—Canoples Investigations!
This series began as an idea in 2001, in the horror filled days after the attacks on September 11. My youngest child was in kindergarten at the time. He came home from school that day, asking why did bad people want to hurt us. I couldn’t answer him for several days, because I didn’t know what to say, but after thinking over the events of that day, an idea formed. Four teens facing trouble in space… BD, Cassie, Carl, and Terry were born. As far as responding to my child about his question, all I told him was that sometimes bad people hurt the rest of the world, but there are always good people to stop them.





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BD Bradford resides on Canoples Station in 2364. He’s on his last break before graduating high school. The biggest worry on his mind is scoring enough creds to buy the latest vid-game, and making up with his girlfriend, if she’ll stop glaring at him. An announcement at breakfast hatches an idea in his ever-active brain – space pirates might be in the vicinity. Visions of creds tumbling around him after he captures the miscreants war with thoughts of what he did to torque off his girlfriend. He catches a glimpse of the villains outside the promenade’s viewport, but he beats feet to safety upon hearing one of his sworn enemies having a drama moment.



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My life changed on an impossibly ordinary day. No warnings came my way, nothing to indicate that all I believe in is about to change—for the worst.
As I think back on it after all the space dust settled, I wish someone had given me a warning that I was about to embark on the biggest adventure of my life. Then again, I'm BD Bradford, intrepid investigator. No case is too big, no problem too monumental. Nothing would make me change a second of that very exciting day.***
Nothing marks this Thursday as extraordinary. Canoples Station orbits Jupiter, and my eyes pop open like they do every other day. The illumination in my quarters changes from artificial moonlight to artificial sunlight at the same time it does every other day. My mom and older brother get ready for work like they always do. Even I get into the act by zapping breakfast while they take their sonic showers. When I take over a kitchen, watch out galaxy. Great teen food is about to erupt.
"What are your plans for today?" Mom pushes the pancakes around her plate.
They look more like asteroids after impact than pancakes. Lesson learned. Zapping everyone's breakfast at the same time is a rotten idea.
Wade, my nauseatingly perfect older brother, eats the food without commenting. Kind of makes me feel worthless, as usual, but only worthless cooking. Nothing else in my life is lousy.




About K.C. Sprayberry
Living a dream she’s had since she first discovered the magic of books. K.C. Sprayberry traveled the U.S. and Europe before finally settling in the mountains of Northwest Georgia. She’s been married to her soulmate for nearly a quarter of a century and they enjoy spoiling their grandchildren along with many other activities.
A multi-genre author, K.C. Sprayberry is always on the hunt for new stories. Inspiration strikes at the weirdest times and drives her to grab notebook and pen to jot down her ideas. Those close to her swear nothing or no one is safe if she’s smiling gently in a corner and watching those in the same room interact. Her observations have often given her ideas for her next story, set not only in the South but wherever the characters demand they settle. 



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The Brin Archives

Good morning and welcome to Sharing Saturday. All through September, we’re taking a peek at some stupendous science fiction authors. I have the fabulous luck to know each of these dedicated, hardworking individuals.
Jim Cronin appears today with his series, The Brin Archives, Hegira, Recusant, Empyrean. 



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His home world is dead; the victim of a supernova, but this does not stop Karm from attempting to save the Brin, his extinct species. Rescued by an alien race from a derelict spacecraft as a vial of DNA, then cloned, Karm must travel back in time, convince a small team of co-conspirators to join him in his quest, and outmaneuver a power hungry monarch and his fanatic brother, leader of The Faith, both absolutely committed to opposing him.            All of Karm’s plans rest on the untested and controversial cloning theories of the young geneticist Dr. Jontar Rocker, and the abilities of his bodyguard, personal assistant, and surrogate niece, Maripa. Will their combined efforts be enough to overcome the power of the monarchy and the planet’s most influential religion? Will Karm’s secrets destroy the trust of his companions and ruin his campaign to save the Brin?


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In this sequel to Hegira, the Brin are thriving on their new world, but, in the 300 years since their arrival, some of the more powerful guilds, and members of the government have cooperated to violate a sacred trust. Maliche Rocker, descendant of The Saviors, uncovers a terrible secret and must fight those in power, including members of his own family, to save thousands of innocents from the cruelty of his own people. Will greed, prejudices and old rivalries tear apart their grand civilization? Or will another Rocker find the strength to once again save his people?

Interstellar war has raged for centuries between the Skae and Gorvin Empires. The Skae claim their efforts to capture and harness the power of a black hole will eliminate all future energy shortages and allow all the planets to thrive and prosper as never before. The Gorvin believe they have evidence proving the existence of a fatal flaw in the Skae’s plans. A flaw which would result in the destruction of half the galaxy.                                                                     Maliche and Jontar Rocker, along with a small band of Brin and Kolandi companions, must learn which side to believe in order to bring an end to the war. Only travel to the distant past will uncover the truth and reveal the fate of the galaxy. Will what they learn allow them to join with the Skae, the beings who saved the Brin civilization? Or must they betray their ally and fight with the Gorvin to bring peace and a new empyrean to all the planets? Time is running out.

About Jim Cronin

I am a retired middle school science teacher, working part-time as an educator-performer at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. I wrote The Brin Archives as a challenge to learn something new. I have been married for forty years to the love of my life. We raised two incredible sons, and now have three amazing grandchildren to spoil rotten.
I was born in Kansas City, Missouri and lived in Arlington, Virginia before moving to Denver where I attended High School and eventually college at Colorado State University, graduating with a degree in Zoology and a teacher certification. My wife and I currently live near Denver in the small town of Parker.
My science fiction series, The Brin Archives is an epic adventure encompassing an entire galaxy on the verge of destruction. This trilogy, to my amazement and delight, has won critical acclaim and numerous awards. Who would have ever guessed this old, retired science teacher would become a successfully published author? I hope you enjoy my stories. 
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Dragonkiller and A Kingdom by the Sea

Good morning and welcome to Friday Feelings. This month, we’re going to be featuring fantasy books, both mine and those of other talented Solstice Publishing authors. Today’s tale is from Arthur Butt and his fantasy tales, Dragonrider and A Kingdom by the Sea!
Dragonkiller






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Hope is a monster killer, First Family of her town, and condemned to death if people knew she is the mother of a half-human, half-dragon child. When summoned to another dimension, she discovers love, and a man who accepts her son. In order to stay, however, she must vanquish a demon army that threatens to destroy this new land, and the old world she is leaving behind.

A Kingdom by the Sea


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Kenya wants to be a singer. When she is cast into another world, she learns magic is in the power of her songs.



About Arthur Butt
Army Veteran, graduate of Florida State University, former police officer and plant manager. Native Long Islander now living in Florida was wife, two puppies and SnoopyCat. (and yes, a coffee drinker!)
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Dragonkiller and A Kingdom by the Seaa

Good morning and welcome to Friday Feelings. This month, we’re going to be featuring fantasy books, both mine and those of other talented Solstice Publishing authors. Today’s tale is from Arthur Butt and his fantasy tales, Dragonrider and A Kingdom by the Sea!
Dragonkiller






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Hope is a monster killer, First Family of her town, and condemned to death if people knew she is the mother of a half-human, half-dragon child. When summoned to another dimension, she discovers love, and a man who accepts her son. In order to stay, however, she must vanquish a demon army that threatens to destroy this new land, and the old world she is leaving behind.

A Kingdom by the Sea


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Kenya wants to be a singer. When she is cast into another world, she learns magic is in the power of her songs.



About Arthur Butt
Army Veteran, graduate of Florida State University, former police officer and plant manager. Native Long Islander now living in Florida was wife, two puppies and SnoopyCat. (and yes, a coffee drinker!)
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The Waystation Guardians

Good morning and welcome to Thursday Thoughts. This month, we’re going to be featuring fantasy books, both mine and those of other talented Solstice Publishing authors. Today’s tale is from KateMarie Collins and her fabulous Waystation books!
Guarding Charon


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One should always read the fine print...especially with an inheritance from a relative you didn't know existed.
In a rut doesn't even begin to describe Grace's life at 22. Her ex is using his position as a cop to stalk her, getting her fired from every job she finds. Her parents, not knowing how abusive he could be, believe all her problems would vanish if she'd simply marry him.
After losing yet another job, a lawyer arrives. A relative has died and left her entire estate in Maine to Grace. Eager to shake the dust of Bruce and small town Texas off of her for good, she leaps at the chance. She even changes her name.
Then she learns that her great aunt was a Witch...and the house has some big secrets. Secrets that she has to protect for six months if she hopes to inherit the entire estate and truly be free of her past.
Guarding Amber




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Life in Cavendish, Maine is great. The Cauldron’s busy. Amber’s relationship with Heath is good. Except for the small problem that she won’t let him spend the night on the full moon.

When her phone wakes her up after a particularly hard night of guiding souls onto Charon’s boat, her world is rocked. Someone left a bomb at the store, and Kate was in the hospital.

What started out as trying to help her friend becomes a journey like no other. She has to call on Charon, and have him take her to Hades, in order to save Kate’s soul.

Can she find Kate in the Underworld before it’s too late? Who would want to hurt her friend? Or, even more unsettling, what if Amber was the real target?

About KateMarie Collins
Born in the late 60's, KateMarie has lived most of her life in the Pacific NW. While she's always been creative, she didn't turn towards writing until 2008. She found a love for the craft. With the encouragement of her husband and two children, she started submitting her work to publishers. When she's not taking care of her family, KateMarie enjoys attending events for the Society for Creative Anachronism. The SCA has allowed her to combine both a creative nature and love of history. She currently resides with her family and three cats in what she likes to refer to as "Seattle Suburbia".
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Cicada Summer

Good morning and welcome to wwwblogs. This month, we’re going to be featuring fantasy books, both mine and those of other talented Solstice Publishing authors. Today’s tale is from Jeff Dosser and his chilling story Cicada Summer!

Cicada Summer


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For rookie park ranger, Matt Holmes, life couldn’t be better. He’s met the woman of his dreams, lives in picturesque Thunderbird Falls, and spends his days working in nature’s majesty. But Matt’s picture-perfect life is about to take a turn for the surreal when his investigation into a string of accidental deaths reveals terrifying similarities with a series of fatalities seventeen years prior, including the drowning of his mother. Pagan ceremonies, unexplained occult rites, and a mysterious preacher are just a few of the difficulties Matt, girlfriend Colleen, and fellow ranger Andy Zimmerman must face as they uncover the source of an evil which has fed on the town of Thunderbird Falls for generations. The only question remaining. Can they stop it?



About Jeff Dosser
Award-winning author, Jeff Dosser is an ex-Tulsa cop and current software developer living in the wilds of central Oklahoma. Jeff’s short stories can be found in magazines such as Iridium Zine, Tales of Terror, Shotgun Honey, Bewildering Stories, and Down In the Dirt just to name a few. He's also been published in the Deadman’s Tome, Mother’s Revenge, Hindered Souls and Bringing It Back anthologies.
His upcoming novel, Neverland, was the 2018 Oklahoma Writer's Federation winner for best new horror. He is also the recipient of the 2016 Writing.Com Quill award for best short fiction. When not writing, Jeff can be found wandering the woods behind his rural home pondering the mysteries prowling the darkness.

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Cinniúint Fated Fated Destiny

Good morning and welcome to Tuesday Blog Share. This month, we’re going to be featuring fantasy books, both mine and those of other talented Solstice Publishing authors. Today’s tale is one for teens sure to entertain… Cinniúint Fated Fated Destiny.




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Will a prophecy determine their fate?
Breandan Clooney lives the life of half leprechaun and half human. Whispers of the night he came into the world follow him wherever he might travel in beautiful Eire. After an incident where he is forced to kill or be killed and lose his pot of gold, he escapes the beautiful land he’s always known for a penal colony far off in space.
Charani Borrell has always heard of the fate thrust upon her by an ancient legend. Daughter of Romany kings, she has been unwillingly betrothed to Gaeril Stefan, a man she despises with her whole heart. The day Gaeril kills an English lord seals her fate and she’s taken away from her family, to serve out the punishment given a group of thievin’ Romany that Gaeril leads on a planet far from where she’s grown up.
Breandan falls for the breathtaking Charani; she can’t stop thinking about him. Despite knowing their romance is doomed due to their circumstances, they can’t stay away from each other. Will they escape the destiny thrust upon them? Can Breandan and Charani find true love in their desperate circumstances?



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Whispers grew after that night of the babe’s birth, of what had transpired as his mam brought him into the cold, cruel world. A wild storm had rocked the land. Some claimed the banshee herself refused to come out to call those to their death who dared to leave their homes in a desperate attempt to find better shelter than the crofter’s cottages that had roofs consisting of not much more than thatched hay. Throughout this horrendous gale, the wail of a babe was heard upon the wind, causing most to fear the devil himself had snatched away a child to take him to the underworld.



About K.C. Sprayberry
Living a dream she’s had since she first discovered the magic of books. K.C. Sprayberry traveled the U.S. and Europe before finally settling in the mountains of Northwest Georgia. She’s been married to her soulmate for nearly a quarter of a century and they enjoy spoiling their grandchildren along with many other activities.
A multi-genre author, K.C. Sprayberry is always on the hunt for new stories. Inspiration strikes at the weirdest times and drives her to grab notebook and pen to jot down her ideas. Those close to her swear nothing or no one is safe if she’s smiling gently in a corner and watching those in the same room interact. Her observations have often given her ideas for her next story, set not only in the South but wherever the characters demand they settle.

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Enshrine

Good morning and welcome to Monday Blogs. This month, we’re going to be featuring fantasy books, both mine and those of other talented Solstice Publishing authors. Today’s tale is from Kay Bennson!

Enshrine


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When Sage Wolfe is accidentally mistaken for a peace offering, her world turns upside down. Dayton, the young, handsome, and insane King of Rosementh whisks her away to his castle to be his bride with the promise that he can give her the world and anything she desires. These offers becoming tainted as Dayton’s true colors show themselves; he is cruel and violent and Sage vows to run away or die trying.
Just when Sage thinks she is hitting rock bottom, a hooded stranger named Jonathan Kreider comes to the castle. He doesn’t say much but his actions speak for themselves. Not only can he wield a sword or shoot an arrow better than most of Dayton’s men, but he always seems to be a step behind Sage, and though it should terrify her, for the first time Sage finds herself filling with hope.

Sage is faced with a choice. Should she run away from the wicked king who took her away from her family? Or should she stay to learn more about the man who lurks in the shadows, the man that makes her heart race and almost makes suffering Dayton’s wrath worthwhile? Sage is about to discover that nothing is as it seems and everyone has secrets; Dayton, the man that calls himself Jonathan Kreider, and even herself.



About Kay Bennson
Living in Northwestern Connecticut with her husband, Kay is a passionate professional writer and a competitive Irish dancer. Part of the blog tour, Kay kindly accepted to share with my readers the story of her creative process. 

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History and Time Travel

Good morning and welcome to Sunday Blog Share. This month, we’re going to be featuring fantasy books, both mine and those of other talented Solstice Publishing authors. Today’s tale is the Paradox Lost box set… Paradox Lost Battle for Gateways!



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The past changed the future …            . . . the future must salvage the past.
Triplets DJ, Matt, and Elisa are as diverse in looks as they are in Talents. Travelers with abilities that astound the adults in charge of them, they have nothing more urgent on their minds than a spring trip to Peru.
Mysterious voices, Rogues bent on destruction, and typical sibling rivalry pull these teen apart at a time when they need to work together. Tragedy further lengthens that divide. Can they overcome their problems and become a team? Is the Traveling world doomed because they can’t cooperate? 









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He stood on the banks of the Coosawhatchie River. The man of many years stared across the small waves causing a rowboat at a pier to bob up and down. The boat seemed to represent his life, from the day he arrived, throughout his own education where he felt as if Travelers made up the rules as they went along, and into his own years actively traveling through time.
He had been graced with the name of Dennis James Sullivan. Dennis for his father, the greatest fire chief in San Francisco’s history, and James for his mother’s brother, a banker in the Midwest.
Both had contributed to his youth, but James, as he was called, learned more from the father he’d planned to emulate, until fate in the form of a Gateway changed everything seconds before the Great Earthquake and Fire of 1906.
James believed that he had conquered the turmoil he felt at abandoning his mother. His duty had been to change Traveling, according to the woman who had approached him as he mourned for his father. He was always one to obey duty. His life had certainly been filled with excitement in the early years, but then he gave up his jaunts through history to raise his family and teach future Travelers. 





About K.C. Sprayberry
Living a dream she’s had since she first discovered the magic of books. K.C. Sprayberry traveled the U.S. and Europe before finally settling in the mountains of Northwest Georgia. She’s been married to her soulmate for nearly a quarter of a century and they enjoy spoiling their grandchildren along with many other activities.
A multi-genre author, K.C. Sprayberry is always on the hunt for new stories. Inspiration strikes at the weirdest times and drives her to grab notebook and pen to jot down her ideas. Those close to her swear nothing or no one is safe if she’s smiling gently in a corner and watching those in the same room interact. Her observations have often given her ideas for her next story, set not only in the South but wherever the characters demand they settle.

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