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July 28, 2014
Charity Parkerson **Author Feature**
Charity Parkerson is an award winning and multi-published author with Ellora's Cave Publishing and Punk & Sissy Publications. Born with no filter from her brain to her mouth, she decided to take this odd quirk and insert it in her characters.
*2013 Reviewers' Favorite Award winner*2013 Readers' Favorite Award winner*ARRA Finalist for Favorite Paranormal Romance*Five-time winner of The Mistress of the Darkpath
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An Interview & Excerpt with Author, Violet Ingram
Where were you born? Dayton, Ohio. I’ve lived here almost all of my life. I figure it was good enough for Orville and Wilbur Wright it’s good enough for me.
What inspired you to write your first book? I’d been making up stories since I was a kid. After the birth of my fourth child, I decided it was time to put some of them down on paper.
Do you write full-time or part-time? It depends on the week. I’m a stay-at-home mom with five kids. I’d say until recently it was part-time but now it is full-time unless a kid is sick then all bets are off.
How did you come up with the title? Actually, I came up with the title first and then wrote the book. I just had an image of a bloody high heeled shoe and went for it.
Are experiences in the book based on someone you know, or events in your own life? No, thank goodness or else somebody would definitely be in need of bail money and I don’t do that.
What book are you reading now? I just finished True Colors by Krysten Lindsay Hager. It is a middle grade to Young Adult book. I loved it and so did my girls.
What are your current projects? I’m working on DEATH BY NAIL GUN book two in the Kim Murphy Investigator series.
Who is your favorite author? Sorry, I can’t pick just one. That would be like choosing a favorite pair of shoes, or a purse, or a child. Can’t do it. That wouldn’t be fair to the others.
What was the hardest part of writing your book? I love getting the initial words on the page but the editing not so much. I second guess every single change I make. It drives me crazy.
Do you have any advice for writers? The two best pieces of advice I got were to keep writing and to read books that are in the same genre that you write in.
Now...let's check out an EXCLUSIVE excerpt from Violet's, Death By High Heels!
CHAPTER ONE
Sunday eveningCops hate it when you vomit all over their crime scene--a mistake I had no desire to repeat. Then again, the fact I’d just trampled all over this scene was probably a whole new mistake I should have avoided. I stared at the corpse and fought the urge to hurl. If only I hadn’t answered the door, I’d be eating dinner instead of standing in my neighbor’s apartment looking at a dead guy.Said dead guy was just sitting there in the chair. You would think he was asleep--if not for all the blood and guts spilled onto his lap. I tore my eyes from him and asked the question I most wanted the answer to.“What the heck did you hit him with?”Lindsay dropped the strand of blonde hair she’d been twirling and glanced down at the floor. “My shoe.”“Huh?”“I’ve already told you. Twice. I hit him with my shoe.”“Damn it, Lindsay, you can’t kill someone with a shoe!”“Hello, they’re Via Spiga.”“Ugh.” I glared. There was no way in hell she had done this kind of damage with a shoe. If she had, women would soon be saying goodbye to their much-beloved accessory. Men--even NRA members--would insist on an instant ban of the deadly yet sexy weapon.I set my hands on my hips. “Any idea how he got this giant hole in his stomach?”“What? No, I hit him and ran.” Lindsay’s face paled and she leaned against the doorframe.“Come here and see if you recognize him.”“Gross, no way. Besides you’re the detective you figure out who he is.”Technically, I was a private investigator, a fact that had continually escaped my neighbor.“Get over here!” I turned toward her and spotted Lakeview, Ohio’s oldest beat cop standing behind her, his gun drawn. It would have been scary if only he didn’t look like Santa Claus dressed as a cop for Halloween. With the beginnings of a snow white beard and a pot belly in the making.“Ah hell,” I muttered. “Hey Duncan.”“Kim Murphy. Oh man, the Chief’s gonna be pissed,” Officer Duncan said.“We don’t really have to tell him, do we?”“You don’t think he’s gonna find out his daughter got herself mixed up with another dead guy? You didn’t kill this one too did you? Wait, don’t answer that.”“I didn’t kill him. Jeez.”
What inspired you to write your first book? I’d been making up stories since I was a kid. After the birth of my fourth child, I decided it was time to put some of them down on paper.
Do you write full-time or part-time? It depends on the week. I’m a stay-at-home mom with five kids. I’d say until recently it was part-time but now it is full-time unless a kid is sick then all bets are off.
How did you come up with the title? Actually, I came up with the title first and then wrote the book. I just had an image of a bloody high heeled shoe and went for it.
Are experiences in the book based on someone you know, or events in your own life? No, thank goodness or else somebody would definitely be in need of bail money and I don’t do that.
What book are you reading now? I just finished True Colors by Krysten Lindsay Hager. It is a middle grade to Young Adult book. I loved it and so did my girls.
What are your current projects? I’m working on DEATH BY NAIL GUN book two in the Kim Murphy Investigator series.
Who is your favorite author? Sorry, I can’t pick just one. That would be like choosing a favorite pair of shoes, or a purse, or a child. Can’t do it. That wouldn’t be fair to the others.
What was the hardest part of writing your book? I love getting the initial words on the page but the editing not so much. I second guess every single change I make. It drives me crazy.
Do you have any advice for writers? The two best pieces of advice I got were to keep writing and to read books that are in the same genre that you write in.
Now...let's check out an EXCLUSIVE excerpt from Violet's, Death By High Heels!
CHAPTER ONE
Sunday eveningCops hate it when you vomit all over their crime scene--a mistake I had no desire to repeat. Then again, the fact I’d just trampled all over this scene was probably a whole new mistake I should have avoided. I stared at the corpse and fought the urge to hurl. If only I hadn’t answered the door, I’d be eating dinner instead of standing in my neighbor’s apartment looking at a dead guy.Said dead guy was just sitting there in the chair. You would think he was asleep--if not for all the blood and guts spilled onto his lap. I tore my eyes from him and asked the question I most wanted the answer to.“What the heck did you hit him with?”Lindsay dropped the strand of blonde hair she’d been twirling and glanced down at the floor. “My shoe.”“Huh?”“I’ve already told you. Twice. I hit him with my shoe.”“Damn it, Lindsay, you can’t kill someone with a shoe!”“Hello, they’re Via Spiga.”“Ugh.” I glared. There was no way in hell she had done this kind of damage with a shoe. If she had, women would soon be saying goodbye to their much-beloved accessory. Men--even NRA members--would insist on an instant ban of the deadly yet sexy weapon.I set my hands on my hips. “Any idea how he got this giant hole in his stomach?”“What? No, I hit him and ran.” Lindsay’s face paled and she leaned against the doorframe.“Come here and see if you recognize him.”“Gross, no way. Besides you’re the detective you figure out who he is.”Technically, I was a private investigator, a fact that had continually escaped my neighbor.“Get over here!” I turned toward her and spotted Lakeview, Ohio’s oldest beat cop standing behind her, his gun drawn. It would have been scary if only he didn’t look like Santa Claus dressed as a cop for Halloween. With the beginnings of a snow white beard and a pot belly in the making.“Ah hell,” I muttered. “Hey Duncan.”“Kim Murphy. Oh man, the Chief’s gonna be pissed,” Officer Duncan said.“We don’t really have to tell him, do we?”“You don’t think he’s gonna find out his daughter got herself mixed up with another dead guy? You didn’t kill this one too did you? Wait, don’t answer that.”“I didn’t kill him. Jeez.”
July 27, 2014
Freedom, by Violet Ingram **Summer Blog Writing Challenge**
The Challenge:
In 3,000 words or less write about a woman that decides to go on vacation alone. Why did she do this? What does she do on her vacation? Does she discover romance, adventure, or danger?
The Result:
I sat across from my step-mother and tried not to stare as she sipped her tea. It tasted bitter, I knew, but now she needed me so there would be no snide comments today. She had easily believed I would donate a kidney to save my father’s life, even after he had left my mom and me for her. Once they’d said “I do” Janet had made sure he hadn’t had time for me, until now when he needed me or at least part of me.I smiled as Janet’s eyes became heavy. I leaned across the table and grabbed the cup before any of the liquid could spill out. She tried to speak but her words were a garbled mess. I got up from the table and made sure when she slumped over that she didn’t fall to the floor. I wasn’t completely cruel or heartless.I cleaned up the kitchen then pulled a gallon size plastic bag from my purse. I stuffed the two mugs inside and sealed it up. When I was sure everything was as it should be, I grabbed my purse and headed for my car.***Half way to my destination I pulled off the highway and disposed of anything that could be troublesome for me in the days to come.Four hours later I pulled into the driveway of the old cabin where mom and I had spent our summers for the past 15 years. She’d fought tooth and nail for it during the divorce and my father had finally relented. After I finished unpacking, I sat on the back deck with a lovely view of the lake and waited the phone to ring. I didn’t have long to wait. My father called with the “tragic” news of my step-mother’s death. I feigned surprise, but could not fabricate anything that resembled sympathy.Over the next few days I enjoyed the peace and quiet in between my father’s more frequent and frantic calls. He was suffering. Not only had he “lost the love of his life”, but his health had declined, especially after I informed him that I had changed my mind about being his donor.Twelve days into my vacation, my mom called with the good news-- my father had succumbed to a heart attack and would be buried next to my step-mother. I left the cabin long enough to attend my father’s funeral and take care of all the legal stuff. As, I was his only living heir, I received his entire estate. Once everything was settled, I returned to the cabin. I anonymously sent five thousand dollars to the library where I’d stolen a book on untraceable poisons. I thought it was a fair trade.I spent the rest of the summer enjoying the lake and my freedom for the first time in years. It truly was the best vacation of my life.
Violet Ingram
Blog
The Result:
I sat across from my step-mother and tried not to stare as she sipped her tea. It tasted bitter, I knew, but now she needed me so there would be no snide comments today. She had easily believed I would donate a kidney to save my father’s life, even after he had left my mom and me for her. Once they’d said “I do” Janet had made sure he hadn’t had time for me, until now when he needed me or at least part of me.I smiled as Janet’s eyes became heavy. I leaned across the table and grabbed the cup before any of the liquid could spill out. She tried to speak but her words were a garbled mess. I got up from the table and made sure when she slumped over that she didn’t fall to the floor. I wasn’t completely cruel or heartless.I cleaned up the kitchen then pulled a gallon size plastic bag from my purse. I stuffed the two mugs inside and sealed it up. When I was sure everything was as it should be, I grabbed my purse and headed for my car.***Half way to my destination I pulled off the highway and disposed of anything that could be troublesome for me in the days to come.Four hours later I pulled into the driveway of the old cabin where mom and I had spent our summers for the past 15 years. She’d fought tooth and nail for it during the divorce and my father had finally relented. After I finished unpacking, I sat on the back deck with a lovely view of the lake and waited the phone to ring. I didn’t have long to wait. My father called with the “tragic” news of my step-mother’s death. I feigned surprise, but could not fabricate anything that resembled sympathy.Over the next few days I enjoyed the peace and quiet in between my father’s more frequent and frantic calls. He was suffering. Not only had he “lost the love of his life”, but his health had declined, especially after I informed him that I had changed my mind about being his donor.Twelve days into my vacation, my mom called with the good news-- my father had succumbed to a heart attack and would be buried next to my step-mother. I left the cabin long enough to attend my father’s funeral and take care of all the legal stuff. As, I was his only living heir, I received his entire estate. Once everything was settled, I returned to the cabin. I anonymously sent five thousand dollars to the library where I’d stolen a book on untraceable poisons. I thought it was a fair trade.I spent the rest of the summer enjoying the lake and my freedom for the first time in years. It truly was the best vacation of my life.
Violet Ingram
Blog
July 24, 2014
Candle in the Window **SALE** New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Jillian Hart
A Candle in the WindowBy:New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Jillian Hartis only $0.99 for a limited time!
Stranded in a blizzard with a bounty hunter on his trail, Luke McKenna is desperate to find someplace safe for his young daughter. Sure to freeze to death in the Montana wilderness, Luke and his daughter are rescued by the only person within miles. School teacher Molly Lambert knows that letting a handsome, rugged stranger sleep in her house could ruin her reputation and get her fired, but she can't turn away the sweet child and her wounded father. Snowed in with the fugitive, Molly can't help but notice the tenderness he shows his daughter and the soft heart he hides beneath his tough exterior. The cold winter winds can't subdue the heat between Luke and Molly, but Luke knows he can't risk staying in Montana and being caught. He knows he must do the best thing for everyone and leave Molly and his daughter or risk putting them both in danger. But can love light the darkest places and overcome the impossible forces pulling them apart? Approx. 100,000 Words. Sensual content. BUY IT NOW ON AMAZON or BARNES AND NOBLE
ABOUT:Jillian grew up on her family's homestead on Washington state, near Carnation, Washington, where she raised cattle to pay for her college tuition, rode horses through the pristine foothills of the Cascade Mountain range and scribbled stories in her spare time.After earning an English degree from Whitman College (what better way to go through college than to constantly read books?), she traveled, worked in advertising, taught Sunday school and volunteered before becoming a writer.When she's not hard at work on her next story, Jillian can be found chatting with a friend, stopping for a café mocha with a book in hand, and spending quiet evenings at home with her family.Connect with Jillian on FACEBOOK, Follow her on TWITTER and visit her WEBSITE
Don't forget to check out Jillian's other work including:The Prequel to The McPhee Clan: Then Came You is FREE on AMAZON and BARNES AND NOBLE
THEN CAME YOUWhen Gil Blackburn finds beautiful Maebry O'Riley in need of assistance, it's his duty to come to her aid--even if he's only pretending to be her beau and rescuing her from the unwanted advances of Lawrence Latimer. Gil's been sweet on Maebry ever since he stepped foot on the Rocking M Ranch, and his feelings are only getting stronger. When he looks at her, he sees forever. He doesn't want to pretend to be her beau. He wants the real thing. Maebry O'Riley wishes she wasn't carrying a torch for handsome Gil. There's something about him that makes her heart beat a lot faster. His good humor and manly, easy-going nature could capture her heart if she let it. He makes her long for a real future as his wife, but he is a dream that can never be hers. She isn't free to love anyone, even a good man like Gil. This is a sweet historical.
Stranded in a blizzard with a bounty hunter on his trail, Luke McKenna is desperate to find someplace safe for his young daughter. Sure to freeze to death in the Montana wilderness, Luke and his daughter are rescued by the only person within miles. School teacher Molly Lambert knows that letting a handsome, rugged stranger sleep in her house could ruin her reputation and get her fired, but she can't turn away the sweet child and her wounded father. Snowed in with the fugitive, Molly can't help but notice the tenderness he shows his daughter and the soft heart he hides beneath his tough exterior. The cold winter winds can't subdue the heat between Luke and Molly, but Luke knows he can't risk staying in Montana and being caught. He knows he must do the best thing for everyone and leave Molly and his daughter or risk putting them both in danger. But can love light the darkest places and overcome the impossible forces pulling them apart? Approx. 100,000 Words. Sensual content. BUY IT NOW ON AMAZON or BARNES AND NOBLE
ABOUT:Jillian grew up on her family's homestead on Washington state, near Carnation, Washington, where she raised cattle to pay for her college tuition, rode horses through the pristine foothills of the Cascade Mountain range and scribbled stories in her spare time.After earning an English degree from Whitman College (what better way to go through college than to constantly read books?), she traveled, worked in advertising, taught Sunday school and volunteered before becoming a writer.When she's not hard at work on her next story, Jillian can be found chatting with a friend, stopping for a café mocha with a book in hand, and spending quiet evenings at home with her family.Connect with Jillian on FACEBOOK, Follow her on TWITTER and visit her WEBSITE Don't forget to check out Jillian's other work including:The Prequel to The McPhee Clan: Then Came You is FREE on AMAZON and BARNES AND NOBLE
THEN CAME YOUWhen Gil Blackburn finds beautiful Maebry O'Riley in need of assistance, it's his duty to come to her aid--even if he's only pretending to be her beau and rescuing her from the unwanted advances of Lawrence Latimer. Gil's been sweet on Maebry ever since he stepped foot on the Rocking M Ranch, and his feelings are only getting stronger. When he looks at her, he sees forever. He doesn't want to pretend to be her beau. He wants the real thing. Maebry O'Riley wishes she wasn't carrying a torch for handsome Gil. There's something about him that makes her heart beat a lot faster. His good humor and manly, easy-going nature could capture her heart if she let it. He makes her long for a real future as his wife, but he is a dream that can never be hers. She isn't free to love anyone, even a good man like Gil. This is a sweet historical.
July 23, 2014
Meet Shirley Hubbard AKA The Microwave Girl! *Blogger* *Writer* *Inspiring Woman*
I am pleased to present a very inspiring woman! Meet our guest, Shirley Hubbard!
"Hello all and welcome to my world!!!Perhaps some of you are wondering why I’ve chosen to call myself the microwave girl. The answer is simple…. THAT’S WHO I AM!! I am she! She is me! I’m impatient, intolerant and somewhat uncompromising! I want what I want when I want it – quick, fast and in a hurry!! The problem with that is the product is usually mediocre; thus my reason for ending up in so many garbage relationships…… but we’ll talk about that later. After some much needed reflection and resolve, I’ve discovered that my microwave mindset is hindering me from becoming the person God has destined me to be.
Now, I know you’re expecting me to say that I’ve changed my ways. You’re waiting for me to say that my patience has grown by leaps and bounds and I’m more tolerant today than I’ve ever been in my life! That is farthest from the truth. Like you, I’m a work in progress and the struggle to trust the process is a very real one. However, what I’ve learned on my journey to break free of the microwave mindset is that when God says He can do exceedingly and abundantly above all we can ask or think, He means it! We may not always understand why He has us in waiting, but we can rest in the assurance that He always has our best interest at heart. We can relax knowing that God is in control of every situation. Things will start to happen when He knows the time is right. My blog will take you on a journey of self-awareness and I’ll serve as your personal tour guide while sharing my personal I want it now struggles. My prayer is that I can help you rid yourself of that microwave mindset in exchange for one of irrefutable trust in God’s timing.
Thanks for taking this journey with me!! There’s lots of fun to be had!!
xoxo," Shirley Hubbard
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We both know it's over, but neither one of us wants to be the first to say good-bye!
— Shirl H (@girlmicrowave) July 21, 2014
July 22, 2014
Meet D.K. Cassidy in an Interview & Author Feature!
Meet our guest, author D.K. Cassidy!
Where are you from? The beautiful and rainy Pacific Northwest.
What inspired you to write your first book? I’ve always wanted to be a writer, but when my children were young I didn’t have the energy! I have twin sons who I adore; they were my full-time job. Now that my boys are grown, it’s my time to pursue my dreams and use that English Literature degree that’s been lying around. My friend Arlene V., sent me an article about a new author who’d published his first book. He happened to be close to my age, which by the way I won’t be disclosing JMy mind started to spin, I thought why don’t I do the same? What’s holding me back? Nothing! I began to write immediately. The start of my writing journey began due to synchronicity.
Do you write full-time or part-time? How do you balance your writing life with your family/work life? I am a part-time writer for now. It would be glorious to quit my job and write full-time, but this isn’t the moment. Yet J As for balancing writing with my life, I’m still working on that. I run, travel, knit, and of course read! Traveling is my favorite form of relaxation. I enjoy immersing myself in other cultures. Travel is a time I can let go of my life and reinvent myself.
How did you come up with the title? The title is from one of my short stories. It seems appropriate given the situations most of my characters are working through. I intentionally used the British spelling of ‘spilt’ because I thought it looked better.
What authors have most influenced your life most? Haruki Murakami, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, John Updike, JRR Tolkien, Neil Gaiman, EJ Runyon, and Margaret Atwood. This list isn’t comprehensive but gives you an idea of the varieties of authors I enjoy reading.
What book are you reading now? I’m currently reading part two of a trilogy called, “The Man in the Wooden Hat”, by Jane Gardam.
Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest? Michael Bunker the author of “Pennsylvania”.
What are your current projects? I’m working on a Science Fiction novel that I hope to have out at the end of this year. I’m also writing a novella called, “Donavan”, set in the world of “Pennsylvania” by Michael Bunker. He is writing Science Fiction with a twist, the main character is Amish. The author has graciously given permission for some writers to use his story and expand on it.
Who designed the covers? My cover is from the Book Cover Machine. The designer is Stephanie Tkach.
What was the hardest part of writing your book? My enemy Time! There is never enough of it and when I’m writing I think about everything else I need to do.
Do you have any advice for other writers? Keep practicing your craft by writing as often as possible, silence your inner critic/editor, and read, read, read.
Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers? My intention is not to neatly wrap up any of the stories in my book, instead I want to raise questions in the reader’s mind.Also, if you like my book, please leave me a review on Amazon. Reviews are one of the best ways to support an author.
If you could live anywhere, where would it be? The French countryside. Beautiful landscape, good food, wine, lavender, I can’t think of a reason not to live there.
If you could have any super power, what would it be? Flying would be the ultimate super power. I often dream of flying, wouldn’t it be amazing if I actually could soar in the sky?
Biography
D.K. Cassidy has been scribbling stories since she was a child and loves to write in various genres including Magical Realism, Urban Gothic, Science Fiction, and Literary Fiction. She has a B.A. in English Literature from the University of Washington.
D.K. Cassidy lives in the Pacific Northwest with her greatest fans: her husband Mark, twin sons Aidan and Jared, and three cats. When not writing, she loves to travel, run, knit, use the Oxford comma, and of course read!
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Where are you from? The beautiful and rainy Pacific Northwest.
What inspired you to write your first book? I’ve always wanted to be a writer, but when my children were young I didn’t have the energy! I have twin sons who I adore; they were my full-time job. Now that my boys are grown, it’s my time to pursue my dreams and use that English Literature degree that’s been lying around. My friend Arlene V., sent me an article about a new author who’d published his first book. He happened to be close to my age, which by the way I won’t be disclosing JMy mind started to spin, I thought why don’t I do the same? What’s holding me back? Nothing! I began to write immediately. The start of my writing journey began due to synchronicity.
Do you write full-time or part-time? How do you balance your writing life with your family/work life? I am a part-time writer for now. It would be glorious to quit my job and write full-time, but this isn’t the moment. Yet J As for balancing writing with my life, I’m still working on that. I run, travel, knit, and of course read! Traveling is my favorite form of relaxation. I enjoy immersing myself in other cultures. Travel is a time I can let go of my life and reinvent myself.
How did you come up with the title? The title is from one of my short stories. It seems appropriate given the situations most of my characters are working through. I intentionally used the British spelling of ‘spilt’ because I thought it looked better.
What authors have most influenced your life most? Haruki Murakami, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, John Updike, JRR Tolkien, Neil Gaiman, EJ Runyon, and Margaret Atwood. This list isn’t comprehensive but gives you an idea of the varieties of authors I enjoy reading.
What book are you reading now? I’m currently reading part two of a trilogy called, “The Man in the Wooden Hat”, by Jane Gardam.
Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest? Michael Bunker the author of “Pennsylvania”.
What are your current projects? I’m working on a Science Fiction novel that I hope to have out at the end of this year. I’m also writing a novella called, “Donavan”, set in the world of “Pennsylvania” by Michael Bunker. He is writing Science Fiction with a twist, the main character is Amish. The author has graciously given permission for some writers to use his story and expand on it.
Who designed the covers? My cover is from the Book Cover Machine. The designer is Stephanie Tkach.
What was the hardest part of writing your book? My enemy Time! There is never enough of it and when I’m writing I think about everything else I need to do.
Do you have any advice for other writers? Keep practicing your craft by writing as often as possible, silence your inner critic/editor, and read, read, read.
Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers? My intention is not to neatly wrap up any of the stories in my book, instead I want to raise questions in the reader’s mind.Also, if you like my book, please leave me a review on Amazon. Reviews are one of the best ways to support an author.
If you could live anywhere, where would it be? The French countryside. Beautiful landscape, good food, wine, lavender, I can’t think of a reason not to live there.
If you could have any super power, what would it be? Flying would be the ultimate super power. I often dream of flying, wouldn’t it be amazing if I actually could soar in the sky?
Biography
D.K. Cassidy has been scribbling stories since she was a child and loves to write in various genres including Magical Realism, Urban Gothic, Science Fiction, and Literary Fiction. She has a B.A. in English Literature from the University of Washington. D.K. Cassidy lives in the Pacific Northwest with her greatest fans: her husband Mark, twin sons Aidan and Jared, and three cats. When not writing, she loves to travel, run, knit, use the Oxford comma, and of course read!
Please follow her: Website: Facebook: Twitter:Goodreads:
Tish Thawer's **Book Blast** Raven's Breath
BOOK BLURB:
Will she be your Grim Reaper or your Saving Grace?
Raven can breathe life into you, or siphon the life from you...the choice is yours.
They say your life flashes before your eyes when you die. But what you didn't know...your last thoughts determine whether Raven becomes your grim reaper or your saving grace.
Death has a sinister plan, but his favorite female reaper has been given a new power that will combat his secret mission. The only issue...she hasn't discovered it yet.
Will Raven put the pieces together in time, or will Purgatory be destroyed forever?
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"Raven's Breath is book one is the Women of Purgatory
series. Look for books two and three coming in 2015."
Biography Tish Thawer writes paranormal romances for all ages, including her new adult series The Rose Trilogy, and her adult paranormal romance, The Ovialell Series, as well as young adult short-stories. Her magickal elements and detailed world-building are a welcome constant in every novel.
Before becoming a writer she worked as a computer consultant, a photographer, and a graphic designer. She also operates a custom glass etching business, in addition to being a wife and the mother of three wonderful children.
She's been a fan of the paranormal for as long as she can remember. Anything to do with superpowers, myth and magic has always held a special place in her heart. From her first paranormal cartoon, Isis, to the phenomenon that is Twilight, this genre has always been a part of her life.
You can find Tish on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/AuthorTishThawer
A common FAQ: "How do you pronounce her last name?"
Answer: Think "Bower" or "Thow-er". It's Persian!
July 21, 2014
Quickies **Book Blast** With Author, David Reynolds
Six Flash fiction Stories by David S ReynoldsFuturecaster - Can a fortune teller avoid his fate?
I'm Sorry - How far would you have to be pushed?Spirit's Last Vision - Mankind will never know Spirit's greatest discovery
The Eternal Question - A chance encounter gives one reason why we are here
The Second Coming - Are we ready?
The Interview - Can Steven land the job?
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— David S Reynolds (@DavidSReynolds1) July 13, 2014
Pixie Dust, a Poetry Collection, is Now Live!
Pixie Dust is now LIVE!!!
Book Description Publication Date: July 19, 2014 Pixie Dust
Thirst
And lust
How can they stop the two of us?
Our hearts are one
Our souls combined
How can they stop the love they find?
Poetic tales of fantasy, love, and heartbreak.
Available on Amazon
Biography K.N. Lee is an award-winning author that resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. When she is not writing twisted sales, fantasy
novels, and dark poetry, she does a great deal of traveling and promotes other authors. Wannabe rock-star, foreign language enthusiast, and anime geek, K.N. Lee also enjoys helping others reach their writing and publishing goals.
Her works include, The Chronicles of Koa: Netherworld, Dark Prophet, Wicked Webs, Empty Your Heart, and the paranormal collection of short stories, Thicker Than Blood. Her short fantasy story, The Last of the Jinn, is in the anthology, A World of Worlds and The Ticking Ring is in A World of Joy by ASMSG authors.
She lives with her two dogs, Raven and Loki.
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Thirst
And lust
How can they stop the two of us?
Our hearts are one
Our souls combined
How can they stop the love they find?
Poetic tales of fantasy, love, and heartbreak.
Available on Amazon
Biography K.N. Lee is an award-winning author that resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. When she is not writing twisted sales, fantasy
novels, and dark poetry, she does a great deal of traveling and promotes other authors. Wannabe rock-star, foreign language enthusiast, and anime geek, K.N. Lee also enjoys helping others reach their writing and publishing goals. Her works include, The Chronicles of Koa: Netherworld, Dark Prophet, Wicked Webs, Empty Your Heart, and the paranormal collection of short stories, Thicker Than Blood. Her short fantasy story, The Last of the Jinn, is in the anthology, A World of Worlds and The Ticking Ring is in A World of Joy by ASMSG authors.
She lives with her two dogs, Raven and Loki.
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Blog
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July 20, 2014
Meet David Reynolds **Author Feature**
I am somewhat of a rarity - A Tucsonan that was actually born in Tucson, Az. Other than one semester of college at Northern Arizona University where I learned I don't like snow, always lived in the Tucson valley and consider myself a
certified desert rat.I enjoy reading and writing many different styles and genre, from political satire to mindless theater. Sometimes I write with a message in mind, sometimes I don't.
When I'm not writing I enjoy traveling, photography, riding motorcycles, building and flying model aircraft and trying new stuff.
You can find more about me and find out about new releases on Facebook by looking up Renaissance Redneck Media.
I hope you get something from my writings, even if it is just a laugh.
Thanks for reading.
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Tune in tomorrow for his book blast!
