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January 26, 2017
Book 6 Now Available!
I'm very pleased to announce that my 6th novel "Nor The Battle To The Strong" is now available in print and ebook! Both are available on Amazon.com
Eva and Zoe are back in this historical lesbian romance imbued with urban fantasy.
On the night of November 9, 1938 in Berlin, Germany a teenager's life was forever changed. Sent to the village of Aiden at the foothills of the Bavarian Alps, body and mind were shattered in the brutal Aiden Research Facility. Eighteen years later, Eva Lambros is no longer a teenager but a wealthy heiress. She is poised and confident with the family she has always wanted but there is one last obstacle she must overcome. Together with her partner, the formidable Zoe Lambros, they travel to Aiden to open a memorial to the hundreds of souls that lost their lives. Aiden left Eva with debilitating mental constraints that have taken years to overcome but is she ready to confront and overcome her greatest fear?
Zoe not only has to contend with Eva's state of mind, but she is also pulled into a mystery that involves a woman's search for justice amidst shocking revelations that reaches into the upper echelons of Aiden society.
The race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong...
Nor The Battle To The Strong
Eva and Zoe are back in this historical lesbian romance imbued with urban fantasy.
On the night of November 9, 1938 in Berlin, Germany a teenager's life was forever changed. Sent to the village of Aiden at the foothills of the Bavarian Alps, body and mind were shattered in the brutal Aiden Research Facility. Eighteen years later, Eva Lambros is no longer a teenager but a wealthy heiress. She is poised and confident with the family she has always wanted but there is one last obstacle she must overcome. Together with her partner, the formidable Zoe Lambros, they travel to Aiden to open a memorial to the hundreds of souls that lost their lives. Aiden left Eva with debilitating mental constraints that have taken years to overcome but is she ready to confront and overcome her greatest fear?
Zoe not only has to contend with Eva's state of mind, but she is also pulled into a mystery that involves a woman's search for justice amidst shocking revelations that reaches into the upper echelons of Aiden society.
The race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong...
Nor The Battle To The Strong
November 28, 2016
In The Blood of the Greeks Available for 99c!
For a limited time my first book in the Intertwined Souls series In The Blood of the Greeks is available for 99c on Amazon.
It's 1942 in German Occupied Greece during World War II, Eva and Zoe -- one a German officer's daughter, the other a young Greek woman filled with fury -- should be enemies but they come together in an unlikely union to save the lives of Jews targeted by the Nazis. They know that one wrong move will put an end to their lives.
Fourteen year old Zoe Lambros' faith in God is shattered after her mother's death at the hands of the German Commander. She determines to defy the enemy in every way she can--including a festering urge to kill the German Commander's daughter, Eva Muller.
Eva Muller has a tortured past, and a secret, if revealed, will lead to certain death at the hands of her father. Despite knowing the risk, Eva is working with the village priest to help the Jews escape. With her activities closely observed, Eva needs help to continue the clandestine operation. Zoe is not who Eva has in mind but they have to find a way to work as a team to accomplish their life saving mission.
It's 1942 in German Occupied Greece during World War II, Eva and Zoe -- one a German officer's daughter, the other a young Greek woman filled with fury -- should be enemies but they come together in an unlikely union to save the lives of Jews targeted by the Nazis. They know that one wrong move will put an end to their lives.
Fourteen year old Zoe Lambros' faith in God is shattered after her mother's death at the hands of the German Commander. She determines to defy the enemy in every way she can--including a festering urge to kill the German Commander's daughter, Eva Muller.
Eva Muller has a tortured past, and a secret, if revealed, will lead to certain death at the hands of her father. Despite knowing the risk, Eva is working with the village priest to help the Jews escape. With her activities closely observed, Eva needs help to continue the clandestine operation. Zoe is not who Eva has in mind but they have to find a way to work as a team to accomplish their life saving mission.
October 4, 2015
A Widgie Knight - New Release
I've released a new novella in the Intertwined Souls Series called A Widgie Knight.
What is a Widgie is the most often asked question.
Bodgies and Widgies refer to a youth subculture that existed in Australia and New Zealand in the 1950s, similar to the rocker culture in the UK or Greaser culture in the United States. The males were called Bodgies and the females were called Widgies. Bodgies were often depicted in Australian media and folk-lore as louts. [Source: Wikipedia]
What is the story about other than about Widgies? Here is a brief description. The book also includes illustrations by Lucia Nobrega. In addition to the novella, there is a journal entry from Zoe.
A Widgie Knight
It's 1950 and Zoe Lambros is a young Greek immigrant and Art College graduate who has found work in the Sydney Art Gallery as a junior art restorer. She has also attracted the unwanted offensive attention of Sebastian Fletcher, one of Australia's greatest artists. Zoe is not one to take a backward step, but she finds herself unable to fight back without losing the job she loves. No one is going to believe the young artist's claims against the respected artist. Enter Zoe's lover who has decided to take matters into her own hands and is eager to take on the role of Zoe's defender. A masquerade ball offers Eva Haralambos, Zoe's black-haired, blue eyed, six-foot tall peaceful and gentle partner, the chance to metamorphosize into a tattooed, leather clad biker on her own intimidatory mission. Can the tender, kind-hearted Eva become a tough Widgie Knight for her lady in distress? Featuring Lucia Nobrega's illustrations of Eva and Zoe Lambros from the Intertwined Souls Series.
Jumping Off The Cliff – Zoe’s Journal
It’s late evening and Zoe has taken her journal to write about Eva’s efforts to defend her honor. Zoe reflects on the woman that she loves and how the quiet and kind-hearted Eva became her knight.
Check it out!
A Widgie Knight
What is a Widgie is the most often asked question.
Bodgies and Widgies refer to a youth subculture that existed in Australia and New Zealand in the 1950s, similar to the rocker culture in the UK or Greaser culture in the United States. The males were called Bodgies and the females were called Widgies. Bodgies were often depicted in Australian media and folk-lore as louts. [Source: Wikipedia]
What is the story about other than about Widgies? Here is a brief description. The book also includes illustrations by Lucia Nobrega. In addition to the novella, there is a journal entry from Zoe.
A Widgie Knight
It's 1950 and Zoe Lambros is a young Greek immigrant and Art College graduate who has found work in the Sydney Art Gallery as a junior art restorer. She has also attracted the unwanted offensive attention of Sebastian Fletcher, one of Australia's greatest artists. Zoe is not one to take a backward step, but she finds herself unable to fight back without losing the job she loves. No one is going to believe the young artist's claims against the respected artist. Enter Zoe's lover who has decided to take matters into her own hands and is eager to take on the role of Zoe's defender. A masquerade ball offers Eva Haralambos, Zoe's black-haired, blue eyed, six-foot tall peaceful and gentle partner, the chance to metamorphosize into a tattooed, leather clad biker on her own intimidatory mission. Can the tender, kind-hearted Eva become a tough Widgie Knight for her lady in distress? Featuring Lucia Nobrega's illustrations of Eva and Zoe Lambros from the Intertwined Souls Series.
Jumping Off The Cliff – Zoe’s Journal
It’s late evening and Zoe has taken her journal to write about Eva’s efforts to defend her honor. Zoe reflects on the woman that she loves and how the quiet and kind-hearted Eva became her knight.
Check it out!
A Widgie Knight
July 4, 2015
No Good Deed
Well my latest baby has been (re)born and is now available on Amazon in ebook (print version coming soon). No Good Deed
It has been brought to my attention that the 1st edition print versions around somewhere in the region of $500 each. Whilst I'm flattered the 3rd party sellers would think someone would pay that much for the book, it annoys me that they do this. Oh well. As soon as the print version of the 2nd edition is out, that should send those prices tumbling.
On to other news, I've developed the Intertwined Souls subsite with a new design and some brand new illustrations by Lucia Nobrega.
Check it out!
http://intertwinedsouls.nextchapter.net
It has been brought to my attention that the 1st edition print versions around somewhere in the region of $500 each. Whilst I'm flattered the 3rd party sellers would think someone would pay that much for the book, it annoys me that they do this. Oh well. As soon as the print version of the 2nd edition is out, that should send those prices tumbling.
On to other news, I've developed the Intertwined Souls subsite with a new design and some brand new illustrations by Lucia Nobrega.
Check it out!
http://intertwinedsouls.nextchapter.net
May 22, 2015
Finalist in the International Book Awards for 2015
Got a nice surprise today when I was emailed with the news that "In the Blood of the Greeks" was a finalist in the International Book Awards for 2015 for Gay/Lesbian Fiction.
Thank you to the International Book Awards!
Thank you to the International Book Awards!
April 30, 2015
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Read chapters from the upcoming Book 6 of the Intertwined Souls Series "Brave Hearts Dare" and more!
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Read chapters from the upcoming Book 6 of the Intertwined Souls Series "Brave Hearts Dare" and more!
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December 24, 2014
Awakenings Giveaway
I'm holding a Goodreads Awakening Giveaway!
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June 8, 2014
Intertwined Souls Graphic Novels
Lucia Nobrega and Mary D. Brooks are teaming up to create an Intertwined Souls Graphic Novel Series based on the series (first one is from In the Blood of the Greeks) and the following graphic novels will be standalone new Eva and Zoe short stories. The graphic novels will be published by Bedazzled Ink.
February 4, 2014
Awakenings Released
I’m very pleased to announce that book 4 of the Intertwined Souls Series: Awakenings is now available to purchase in ebook format. The print version is also available (currently from Barnes and Noble and will be available in other bookstores soon)
Awakenings finishes the story in Hidden Truths (although it doesn’t end the Intertwined Souls Series)
In the fourth novel in the Intertwined Souls series, Awakenings continues with Eva and Zoe’s tumultuous journey to Greece and Germany. They leave Greece with a new understanding of the past and a renewed purpose for their lives.
In Germany they discover unknown secrets and gifts that span generations. With hidden truths uncovered and a peek of their future, they can now work toward making their once impossible dreams come true.
For a list of where to buy - click here
Awakenings finishes the story in Hidden Truths (although it doesn’t end the Intertwined Souls Series)
In the fourth novel in the Intertwined Souls series, Awakenings continues with Eva and Zoe’s tumultuous journey to Greece and Germany. They leave Greece with a new understanding of the past and a renewed purpose for their lives.
In Germany they discover unknown secrets and gifts that span generations. With hidden truths uncovered and a peek of their future, they can now work toward making their once impossible dreams come true.
For a list of where to buy - click here
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