Toni V. Sweeney's Blog, page 7
March 10, 2014
DDP Calendar for this Week
On the Double Dragon Publishing calendar this week:
Read our authors’ blogs, interviews…you might discover they write the kind of novels you like…
March 10-14: Double Dragon Publishing author Ben Manning guests at The ToniVerse this week, giving historical background on the subject of his novel The Vril Codex. http://www.tonivsweeney.com/
March 12: Theresa Crater will read from her recently published works at Writers Spotlight, Denver, CO., 11 am-12:45 pm, Tivoli 640
Read our authors’ blogs, interviews…you might discover they write the kind of novels you like…
March 10-14: Double Dragon Publishing author Ben Manning guests at The ToniVerse this week, giving historical background on the subject of his novel The Vril Codex. http://www.tonivsweeney.com/
March 12: Theresa Crater will read from her recently published works at Writers Spotlight, Denver, CO., 11 am-12:45 pm, Tivoli 640
March 7, 2014
Trailers offer Book Previews
Double Dragon Publishing... Check out our trailers on youtube. Offering reading suggestions for you. Here's a sample: http://youtu.be/QWQMbg8NklI
New Management, New Novels
FROM CLASS ACT BOOKS…ROMANCE AND THE PARANORMAL…THE BEST OF ALL POSSIBLE WORLDS…
FROM AWARD-WINNING AUTHORS…
VAMPIRES ARE FOREVER by Tony-Paul de Vissage
WIZARD’S WIFE by Toni V. Sweeney
AUTUMN DANCE by Jacqueline Paige
DRAGON by James Austin McCormick
HEART OF ICE by Crystal Crichlow
BAD ROMANCE by Diane Vierck
GYPSY CHARM by Icy Snow Blackstone
CLASS ACT BOOKS…
Under new ownership…striving for the best in fiction for our readers…
http://classactbooks.com./
FROM AWARD-WINNING AUTHORS…
VAMPIRES ARE FOREVER by Tony-Paul de Vissage
WIZARD’S WIFE by Toni V. Sweeney
AUTUMN DANCE by Jacqueline Paige
DRAGON by James Austin McCormick
HEART OF ICE by Crystal Crichlow
BAD ROMANCE by Diane Vierck
GYPSY CHARM by Icy Snow Blackstone
CLASS ACT BOOKS…
Under new ownership…striving for the best in fiction for our readers…
http://classactbooks.com./
March 6, 2014
Like Historicals?
Like Historical Novels? Romance in the setting of another Era or another Dimension? Check these selections:
China Clipper by Bill Russell
In 1937, Pan American Airways fabulous new seaplane, China Clipper, roared off the waters of San Francisco Bay, and headed across the Pacific to Manila, in the Philippians. Among the passengers is a pretty heiress, a handsome bodyguard, and a vicious kidnapper who plans to strike once they reach Manila.
Link: http://www.classactbooks.com/index.ph...
Bride of the Beast by Toni V. Sweeney
Michael of Habiru is under a curse by God and can only be freed by one with selfless love, and he believes Senset is that person. Senset, herself, has doubts, but she accepts Michael’s offer of marriage, because it brings with it peace between their people. Her decision brings about a chain of events which will change both kingdoms forever.
Link: http://cab.yorksdesign.com/index.php/...
Like Paranormal and Fantasy? Faeries…Werewolves…Witches…Then try these Novels:
Like Fantasy? Check out this selection:
Wizard’s Wife by Toni V. Sweeney
When Megan O’Connell met David McMuir, she was swept off her feet by the charming Irishman and their courtship ended in marriage before either really knew much about the other. A chance meeting with Siobhan Dubtina, David’s old flame, forces Megan’s new husband to confess some startling facts: He’s a faery. One of the Little People. And not just any of the fae, but a faery wizard, the Champion of White Fire, sent to protect the Earth from invasion by Siobhan’s brother, a dark wizard and David’s deadly rival.
David has sworn to protect the Earth. Will he break his vows or lose Megan and their baby?
Link: http://www.classactbooks.com/index.ph...
Autumn Dance by Jacqueline Paige
Step into a world of magic and passions....
Take a dash of spice, heat it. Add a flash of magic and watch the sparks fly.Toss in a killer that's targeting women. At the autumn gathering twelve angry and determined witches use their power to draw out the killer before anyone else can become a victim.
Link: http://www.classactbooks.com/index.ph...
China Clipper by Bill Russell
In 1937, Pan American Airways fabulous new seaplane, China Clipper, roared off the waters of San Francisco Bay, and headed across the Pacific to Manila, in the Philippians. Among the passengers is a pretty heiress, a handsome bodyguard, and a vicious kidnapper who plans to strike once they reach Manila.
Link: http://www.classactbooks.com/index.ph...
Bride of the Beast by Toni V. Sweeney
Michael of Habiru is under a curse by God and can only be freed by one with selfless love, and he believes Senset is that person. Senset, herself, has doubts, but she accepts Michael’s offer of marriage, because it brings with it peace between their people. Her decision brings about a chain of events which will change both kingdoms forever.
Link: http://cab.yorksdesign.com/index.php/...
Like Paranormal and Fantasy? Faeries…Werewolves…Witches…Then try these Novels:
Like Fantasy? Check out this selection:
Wizard’s Wife by Toni V. Sweeney
When Megan O’Connell met David McMuir, she was swept off her feet by the charming Irishman and their courtship ended in marriage before either really knew much about the other. A chance meeting with Siobhan Dubtina, David’s old flame, forces Megan’s new husband to confess some startling facts: He’s a faery. One of the Little People. And not just any of the fae, but a faery wizard, the Champion of White Fire, sent to protect the Earth from invasion by Siobhan’s brother, a dark wizard and David’s deadly rival.
David has sworn to protect the Earth. Will he break his vows or lose Megan and their baby?
Link: http://www.classactbooks.com/index.ph...
Autumn Dance by Jacqueline Paige
Step into a world of magic and passions....
Take a dash of spice, heat it. Add a flash of magic and watch the sparks fly.Toss in a killer that's targeting women. At the autumn gathering twelve angry and determined witches use their power to draw out the killer before anyone else can become a victim.
Link: http://www.classactbooks.com/index.ph...
A Thousand Worlds in a Thousand Words
On the Double Dragon Publishing calendar this week:
See our author’s interview…you might discover she writes the kind of novels you like…
March 6: FT McKinstry is interviewed at One Thousand World in One Thousand Words: http://onethousandworlds.blogspot.com...
See our author’s interview…you might discover she writes the kind of novels you like…
March 6: FT McKinstry is interviewed at One Thousand World in One Thousand Words: http://onethousandworlds.blogspot.com...
March 4, 2014
A Good Series is something to Keep
A Good story, with Good characters, made into a series of novels. IS there anything better? DDP Offers SF/Horror/Fantasy Series for you…
http://www.double-dragon-ebooks.com
The Lash series by Tara Fox Hall (Paranormal)
Lash
Shadow Man
War
Revenge
The First Expeditions series by DL Narrol (Time Travel/Steampunk)
Prehistoric Journey
Celtic Oddyssey
Age of Chivalry
The Chronicles of Riven the Heretic by Toni V. Sweeney (Fantasy/Saga)
The Man from Cymene
Bloodseek
Blood Curse
A Singing in the Blood
Barbarian Blood Royal
The Amazon Swords series by Sam Bonnamy (Fantasy/Epic)
Hero the Amazon
Amazon Grain
Hero Potinia
The kan Ingan Archives by Toni V. Sweeney (Sci-Fi/Saga)
Sinner
Exile
Return
Retribution
Downfall
Space Studs
The Wisdom series by Walter Conner (Fantasy)
Wizard of Wisdom
Princess of Wisdom
Children of Wisdom
Kingdom of Wisdom
The Second Species by Tony-Paul de Vissage (Horror/Vampire)
Shadow Lord
The Adventures of Sinbad by Toni V. Sweeney (Sci-Fi/Saga)
Sinbad’s Last Voyage
Sinbad’s Wife
Sinbad’s Pride
Sinbad’s Triumph
Sinbad’s War
http://www.double-dragon-ebooks.com
The Lash series by Tara Fox Hall (Paranormal)
Lash
Shadow Man
War
Revenge
The First Expeditions series by DL Narrol (Time Travel/Steampunk)
Prehistoric Journey
Celtic Oddyssey
Age of Chivalry
The Chronicles of Riven the Heretic by Toni V. Sweeney (Fantasy/Saga)
The Man from Cymene
Bloodseek
Blood Curse
A Singing in the Blood
Barbarian Blood Royal
The Amazon Swords series by Sam Bonnamy (Fantasy/Epic)
Hero the Amazon
Amazon Grain
Hero Potinia
The kan Ingan Archives by Toni V. Sweeney (Sci-Fi/Saga)
Sinner
Exile
Return
Retribution
Downfall
Space Studs
The Wisdom series by Walter Conner (Fantasy)
Wizard of Wisdom
Princess of Wisdom
Children of Wisdom
Kingdom of Wisdom
The Second Species by Tony-Paul de Vissage (Horror/Vampire)
Shadow Lord
The Adventures of Sinbad by Toni V. Sweeney (Sci-Fi/Saga)
Sinbad’s Last Voyage
Sinbad’s Wife
Sinbad’s Pride
Sinbad’s Triumph
Sinbad’s War
Have you met the DOLLS?
Like Mature Romances, with Mature Heroines? Have you met the DOLLS?
Desirable Older Ladies Love Specialists
Anita by Shari Dare
Anita is a nurse who wants to play doctor, but is she ready to take on a lover? She’s not sure but when she meets Mike, she wants to give love a try.
Link: http://www.classactbooks.com/index.ph...
Carol by Shari Dare
Carol’s month started on a dreary note. Not only did the rain fall dampen her mood, but no one answered her ad for a younger lover. When the coordinator of the local Air Fest offers her a prepaid booth for the weekend, she jumps at the chance. If she can’t find a younger lover, maybe she can make some money selling her books. She doesn’t’ count on meeting her greatest fan.
Link: http://www.classactbooks.com/index.ph...
Ellen by Shari Dare
Ellen decided to try Internet dating until her daughter invited her to a lumberjack competition in Northern Wisconsin. The suggestion of an older woman came as a preface to seeing the ad for a weekend…little did Buck know that a cougar like Ellen could become one great lover.
Link: http://www.classactbooks.com/index.ph...
Also:
Grace by Shari Dare
Marie by Shari Dare
Desirable Older Ladies Love Specialists
Anita by Shari Dare
Anita is a nurse who wants to play doctor, but is she ready to take on a lover? She’s not sure but when she meets Mike, she wants to give love a try.
Link: http://www.classactbooks.com/index.ph...
Carol by Shari Dare
Carol’s month started on a dreary note. Not only did the rain fall dampen her mood, but no one answered her ad for a younger lover. When the coordinator of the local Air Fest offers her a prepaid booth for the weekend, she jumps at the chance. If she can’t find a younger lover, maybe she can make some money selling her books. She doesn’t’ count on meeting her greatest fan.
Link: http://www.classactbooks.com/index.ph...
Ellen by Shari Dare
Ellen decided to try Internet dating until her daughter invited her to a lumberjack competition in Northern Wisconsin. The suggestion of an older woman came as a preface to seeing the ad for a weekend…little did Buck know that a cougar like Ellen could become one great lover.
Link: http://www.classactbooks.com/index.ph...
Also:
Grace by Shari Dare
Marie by Shari Dare
March 3, 2014
Matching the Reader to the Genre
FANTASY and ROMANCE…and the twain shall meet at CLASS ACT BOOKS
Moonwatchers (fantasy) by Sandra Cox
The King’s Swordswoman fantasy/romance)by Toni V. Sweeney
Dark God Descending (vampire/romance)
by Tony-Paul de Vissage
From Beltane Magic (paranormal/romance)by Jacqueline Paige
Naked Siren by (paranormal/romance)Megan Hussey
Umba (romance) by Sherry Derr-Wille
CLASS ACT BOOKS…matching the reader to the genre…
www.classactbooks.com
Moonwatchers (fantasy) by Sandra Cox
The King’s Swordswoman fantasy/romance)by Toni V. Sweeney
Dark God Descending (vampire/romance)
by Tony-Paul de Vissage
From Beltane Magic (paranormal/romance)by Jacqueline Paige
Naked Siren by (paranormal/romance)Megan Hussey
Umba (romance) by Sherry Derr-Wille
CLASS ACT BOOKS…matching the reader to the genre…
www.classactbooks.com
Double Dragon Publishing Offers Award-winning Novels
Double Dragon Publishing offers award-winning novels for your enjoyment:
Gemini Rising by Linda Nightingale – winner of the Mainstream Novel award from 2012 Preditors & Editors Readers Poll
Sinners’ Opera by Linda Nightingale – Top 10 finalist in Mainstream Novels, 2013 Preditors & Editors Readers Poll
Shadow Lord (Book 1, the Second species) by Tony-Paul de Vissage –Top 10 finalist for Horror, 2013 Preditors & Editors Readers Poll; Best Alternate Genre Novel, Maryland Writers 2009 “Reveal Your Inner Vixen” contest
Space Studs (Book 6, the kan Ingan Archives) by Toni V. Sweeney –Top 10 finalist for Erotica, 2013 Preditors & Editors Readers Poll
Cardinal Desires by Linda Nightingale – Top 10 finalist for Best Cover, 2013 Preditors & Editors Readers Poll
Exile (Book 2, the kan Ingan Archives) by Toni V. Sweeney – Top 10 finalist in SF/Fantasy, 2012 Preditors & Editors Readers Poll
The kan Ingan Archives series by Toni V. Sweeney – Special Award, 2013 Paranormal Romance Guild’s Reviewers’ Choice award
For a Song by Peggy Hogan – 2nd prize, 34th Atlantic Writing Competition, 2011
Sinbad’s Last Voyage (Book 1, The Adventures of Sinbad) by Toni V. Sweeney placed 3rd in Critique My Novels’ novel-writing contest.
Gemini Rising by Linda Nightingale – winner of the Mainstream Novel award from 2012 Preditors & Editors Readers Poll
Sinners’ Opera by Linda Nightingale – Top 10 finalist in Mainstream Novels, 2013 Preditors & Editors Readers Poll
Shadow Lord (Book 1, the Second species) by Tony-Paul de Vissage –Top 10 finalist for Horror, 2013 Preditors & Editors Readers Poll; Best Alternate Genre Novel, Maryland Writers 2009 “Reveal Your Inner Vixen” contest
Space Studs (Book 6, the kan Ingan Archives) by Toni V. Sweeney –Top 10 finalist for Erotica, 2013 Preditors & Editors Readers Poll
Cardinal Desires by Linda Nightingale – Top 10 finalist for Best Cover, 2013 Preditors & Editors Readers Poll
Exile (Book 2, the kan Ingan Archives) by Toni V. Sweeney – Top 10 finalist in SF/Fantasy, 2012 Preditors & Editors Readers Poll
The kan Ingan Archives series by Toni V. Sweeney – Special Award, 2013 Paranormal Romance Guild’s Reviewers’ Choice award
For a Song by Peggy Hogan – 2nd prize, 34th Atlantic Writing Competition, 2011
Sinbad’s Last Voyage (Book 1, The Adventures of Sinbad) by Toni V. Sweeney placed 3rd in Critique My Novels’ novel-writing contest.
March 1, 2014
Offering Series to Follow
There’s nothing like getting a good book series and following the characters. DDP Offers SF/Horror/Fantasy Series for you…
http://www.double-dragon-ebooks.com
The Lash series by Tara Fox Hall (Paranormal)
Lash
Shadow Man
War
Revenge
The First Expeditions series by DL Narrol (Time Travel/Steampunk)
Prehistoric Journey
Celtic Oddyssey
Age of Chivalry
The Chronicles of Riven the Heretic by Toni V. Sweeney (Fantasy/Saga)
The Man from Cymene
Bloodseek
Blood Curse
A Singing in the Blood
Barbarian Blood Royal
The Amazon Swords series by Sam Bonnamy (Fantasy/Epic)
Hero the Amazon
Amazon Grain
Hero Potinia
The kan Ingan Archives by Toni V. Sweeney (Sci-Fi/Saga)
Sinner
Exile
Return
Retribution
Downfall
Space Studs
The Wisdom series by Walter Conner (Fantasy)
Wizard of Wisdom
Princess of Wisdom
Children of Wisdom
Kingdom of Wisdom
The Second Species by Tony-Paul de Vissage (Horror/Vampire)
Shadow Lord
The Adventures of Sinbad by Toni V. Sweeney (Sci-Fi/Saga)
Sinbad’s Last Voyage
Sinbad’s Wife
Sinbad’s Pride
Sinbad’s Triumph
Sinbad’s War
http://www.double-dragon-ebooks.com
The Lash series by Tara Fox Hall (Paranormal)
Lash
Shadow Man
War
Revenge
The First Expeditions series by DL Narrol (Time Travel/Steampunk)
Prehistoric Journey
Celtic Oddyssey
Age of Chivalry
The Chronicles of Riven the Heretic by Toni V. Sweeney (Fantasy/Saga)
The Man from Cymene
Bloodseek
Blood Curse
A Singing in the Blood
Barbarian Blood Royal
The Amazon Swords series by Sam Bonnamy (Fantasy/Epic)
Hero the Amazon
Amazon Grain
Hero Potinia
The kan Ingan Archives by Toni V. Sweeney (Sci-Fi/Saga)
Sinner
Exile
Return
Retribution
Downfall
Space Studs
The Wisdom series by Walter Conner (Fantasy)
Wizard of Wisdom
Princess of Wisdom
Children of Wisdom
Kingdom of Wisdom
The Second Species by Tony-Paul de Vissage (Horror/Vampire)
Shadow Lord
The Adventures of Sinbad by Toni V. Sweeney (Sci-Fi/Saga)
Sinbad’s Last Voyage
Sinbad’s Wife
Sinbad’s Pride
Sinbad’s Triumph
Sinbad’s War
