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No Sleeves and Short Dresses Summer Anthology Update

As many of you heard, we had a small delay with the summer anthology a few weeks ago. The charity were going to donate the proceeds from the anthology opted out at the last second leaving us with a great anthology and no charity to give the money from sales to.

After some heavy deliberation, we have picked a new charity to get the proceeds.

Let me tell you a little about BLISS

One in every 9 babies in the UK is born either premature or sick. That’s over 80,000 babies every year with one being admitted to special care every six minutes.

The vital care that babies receive after birth can have a profound impact on the rest of their lives. For families struggling to cope, this will be one of the most difficult, emotional and stressful times of their lives.

Bliss is the UK charity working to provide the best possible care and support for all premature and sick babies and their families.

They believe that:

Babies should have the same rights as anyone else

The voices of babies and families must be heard

Driving quality and innovation in the NHS that will deliver improved care for premature and sick babies and their families

They achieve more by working together with individuals and organisations

We must always be able to demonstrate the difference we make to the lives of babies and their families

Bliss is active across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, delivering a range of nationally available services.

 

So that’s our charity for the anthology. The way you guys can help out is simple. When the anthology releases every cent from every sale will be donated to BLISS to help them help those little babies.

The anthology should be ready to go by some time next week so I will definitely keep you updated on it >^.^<

The Dawning of the Three Teaser

It’s that time again! Time for a brand new teaser from one of my books >^.^<

Today’s teaser comes to us from “The Dawning of the Three” which is the first book in the Legend of Xosha

It releases in January 2014

As an added bonus I’ve given you a small character bio banner -points to the banner- Enjoy >^.^<

 

Miles stopped her at the doors leading into the dining hall. A boy who looked no more than ten smiled brightly to her as he picked up a large trumpet and opened the doors just enough for him to slip through.

From where she stood, the boy’s trumpet blaring sounded a bit muffled, his voice was muffled as well, though she still vaguely heard him announce, “Presenting Ember of Caprae.”

The guard pushed open the doors and she took in the six pairs of eyes directed at her. A set of cold sapphire ones caused her breath to catch in her throat.

“Are you alright?” Miles whispered from his post.

Ember nodded absently, her gaze had not left those familiar sapphire depths. “Yes.”

As if in a trance, she walked down the stairs into the dining hall. Her heart hammered so loud in her chest, she was certain everyone present could see it. The sapphire gaze dropped to her neck where the pendant she wore offered a soft blue glow.

AleXander stood up and offered his hand as Ember’s satin slippered feet touched the floor.  She placed her hand daintily in his and offered him a smile.

AleXander leaned down as if to kiss her cheek. Instead he hissed low into her ear. “My traitorous sister told me about you and the wolf. I thought it only fitting he should be the first to know how in love we are.”

If possible, Ember’s face turned even paler as she listened to his words. She knew those eyes looked familiar. She chanced a glance toward the owner of those depths that were etched into her mind’s eyes and gasped. Chos! She wanted to run to him, to kiss him, hold him, most importantly she wanted to tell him how much she missed him, but AleXander’s words from last night kept playing over and over in her head.

As AleXander straightened and lead her to her chair, she masked her features making them uncaring. Her voice while she was sure it had trembled a bit, still sounded nonchalant, “Why have you invited the enemy to dine with us M’Lord?”

AleXander was not blind to the fact that his betrothed’s gaze had yet to leave that of the Lupirian Emperor’s. “I thought it only fitting that he be the first to know that the silly little prophecy his parents and yours thrived for, will never come to happen.”

At that point, Ember did tear her gaze from Chos long enough to look at AleXander confused. She knew some of the prophecy, but no one had told her any details. What could Chos possibly have to do with it? “Prophecy?”

She tore her gaze from the dark voids that belonged to her king, and for the first time noticed the person accompanying Chos. Her gaze traveled over his fiery mane of hair that was pulled back into a tail, his amber gaze watched her intently. She was certain if the male removed the cloak he wore, there would be red dragon wings. She opened to mouth to speak, but the fiery haired male shook his head no, just enough that only Ember caught the movement.

AleXander let the exchange between Ember and the wolf’s friend go seemingly unnoticed before he spoke again. “Yes. You see I told you I had a long talk with my sister. Poor Isis by the end she was unfolding her very heart. She even mentioned a few things about those two servants you arrived with… No matter that will be dealt with at a later time. Isis told me of the legendary prophecy. One that would begin with a ruler of Caprae and a ruler of Lupiria.. Well back then it was just the Solstyce Woods making an unbreakable union. Then she told me about the unholy relationship between yourself and Emperor Chos.”

Realization hit Ember like a sledge hammer. That was why she was never told, from the look on Chos’ face, he had not been told either. The prophecy had to begin with a natural union, and now? Now AleXander had all but secured his place as King and Oni of the horde.

“With that information in mind, I felt it only fitting that Chos here be the first to know about our engagement.” AleXander smirked coldly.

Chos set his jaw. Ember had never seen him look so angry before. His words were low and deliberate. “Engagement? And you’re okay with this arrangement?”

AleXander gave her a look that sent shivers down her spine. “Yes Emperor Chos. I am quite taken with King AleXander.”

“And what about us? What about what we have?” Chos thundered as he stood up so roughly his chair clattered to the floor.

The fiery haired male placed a calming hand on his shoulder as he too stood.

“You said yourself Chos… We can never be. So I suppose we never had anything.” While her voice remained strong, the tears that slipped down her cheeks betrayed her. She was grateful AleXander was too engrossed with watching Chos’ reaction to pay her any mind.

Chos growled. “I should have known you were no different than the rest of your kind!”

“Enough Chos..” The fiery haired male spoke softly, though with authority.

Chos set his murderous gaze on AleXander. “This isn’t over AleXander. You will pay for this! On my life you will pay!”

1000 Facebook Likes Giveaway!

That’s right You guys are so amazing that I’ve hit 1000 Facebook likes!

That’s 1000 fans who like little ole me!

It really warms my heart how amazing all you guys are, so I’ve decided to put together a little giveaway for you!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

The Rise of Xosha Release Bash!!!!

That’s right you’re reading that correctly!

There will be a big ole party going on on Facebook in honor of The Rise of Xosha’s Release!

I am currently looking for donations to give away at the event to go along with my own prizes, no worries though All the hosts (Except for me) can participate in the event too so long as it isn’t their prize up for grab!

If you’d like to come celebrate with us click HERE and be sure to invite all your friends!

Below you will find the form to sign up to donate if you would like to help out with the party >^.^<

Places to Find Cu!

I’m in quite a few places. My blogs aren’t my only outlet >^.^<

I love new friends and fan so come on by and say hi!If I’m needed for an emergency, you can always email me at howlofwolves@yahoo.com

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The Rise of Xosha Pending Pre-Order Availability on Smashwords

The Rise of Xosha is currently listed on Smashwords with a downloadable sample. It’s pending to be a Pre-Order!I am so excited! Seeing my book in a place where millions of people can see it is just an amazing feeling!

Here’s the link to the pre-order on Smashwords >^.^<

The Rise of Xosha Release Date Update

You are absolutely seeing that correctly!

The Rise of Xosha’s release date has been moved up to September 6th! that’s like a month away!!!!

I’m so excited!

I started a sign up for the tour, if you’d like to help just fill out the form below >^.^<

Miraculous: Tales of the Unknown (Released August 02, 2013)

This is the second of the anthologies I submitted to and it just released a few hours ago!

My story in here is “The Tale of Brown Mist” which is really just one story of many the little owl will go on in a longer collection of stories.

This story’s true title is “The Owl, The Mouse, and the Wizard”

This anthology is currently FREE on Smashwords!

We are working on making it free on Amazon too!

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Hear the amazing and miraculous tales from some of your favorite Indie Authors! From faeries to werewolves to ghostly encounters and so much more, take a moment to glimpse a more supernatural way of thinking!

Authors Include: Krystal George, Amber Streed, Cheryl Casey, Amanda Alberson, Kate Marie Robbins, Lisa Marie Pottgen, DL Kelly, Heather Kirchhoff and S Cu’Anam Policar.

Legend of Xosha Title Contest

Well the bad news, The Rise of Xosha still isn’t going to be published until October… BUT the good news, you’ll only have to wait 3 months instead of six between The Rise of Xosha and The Dawning of the Three instead of 6.

As it is, the Legend of Xosha Series will be 6 main books then I’ll start working on the branch off series (The Ryse’Dyn Chronicles, and The Way of the Pack Series)

The books are:

1. The Rise of Xosha (The Prequel)

2. The Dawning of the Three (book 1)

3.

4.

5.

6. Xosha Reborn

I haven’t come up with titles I like enough for the books about the three yet. I was going to do something cheesy and have it like Blood Rose, Wynter Rose, and something else Rose but I’ve seen entirely too many books called Blood Rose around and well that pretty much killed it for me.. So I need to come up with some new epic titles… anyone want to help? Comment on this post with a title you think I name one of the books. If I think it suits one of the middle books not only will I use the title, I’ll give you credit for naming it in the book as well >^.^<

Now Remember, the titles have to be catchy… I’ll even name a char after whoever can give me a better title for The Dawning of the Three

This will end when I have all the titles I need >^.^< Trust me you guys will know

Other Voices: An Urban Fantasy Anthology (Released June 19, 2013)

This is the first of the anthologies I submitted to.

I reposted it here since the old blog is kaput x.x

The story I have in this one is “A Touch of Chaos” which is a shortened version of a prologue for a much longer novel

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*If you would like a signed Print Copy of Other Voices please contact howlofwolves@yahoo.com*
(Paperbacks will be available for purchase in about a week though you can pre-order now)

Spanning through time,

the authors of Other Voices take the reader on a journey of the strange

and unusual from the gas lamp lighted streets of Victorian London to the

neon of modern day Las Vegas.‘A Touch of Chaos’ (S.Cu’Anam

Policar): A young boy recruited by a mysterious duo, Paradigm and Razor,

has one night to prove his worth on the Strip in Las Vegas. Failure is

not an option.‘Sugar Girl Blues’ (Aubrey Diamant): In Pope Joan’s brothel, a young Lord pays the price for his obsession.‘Third

Floor’ (Andrea L. Staum): After taking three months to build up her

courage, young Hestia Diedrich is about to discover what is on the third

floor of main library of the Institute for the Understanding of the

Metaphysical.‘The Curious Case of the Digging Man’/'Séance

at St. Bart’s’ (Mel Skubich & Stevie Conradi): In ‘The Curious Case

of the Digging Man’ it is 1891; Alistair Gordon and medical student

Jerome Garibaldi share apartments and adventure. The unexplained death

of a resurrectionist sends the duo out into the grimy streets of

Victorian London in search of answers. ‘Séance at St. Bart’s’ Alistair

Gordon meets the shadowy Mr. Sinclair whom he asks to assist him in this

most unusual case.‘The Forgotten’ (Shannon Noelle Long): A

enigmatic man sitting on a park bench and a young woman named Nelly

cross paths at Millennium Park.



‘Electric: Bolshy’/'Electric: The

Last to Die’ (Christopher J. Crisp): In ‘Bolshy’ Choreographer Erich

Werth calls on the help Night Boys, Francis Tenn and Christy Lawless

Shaughn to find his missing possibly suicidal protégé. ‘The Last to Die’

finds Erich joining Night Boys as they track the protégé to the only

club in the US where you can commit suicide by vampire.

‘Flying’

(Diamant): In the summer of love a group of rich flower children are

gathered together by a famous pop group, The Fab Lads, who has

discovered a magic spell which could change transportation as the world

knows it. They only need, love, energy and a willing guinea pig.

‘The

Life of Jenessa’ (Elizabeth Figueroa): Jenessa is your average young

woman; great job, nice apartment. Secretly, she lives an extraordinary

life by night. The fine balance between her average and extraordinary

lives is tipped one day when her aunt pays her an unexpected visit.

Many many thanks to Aubrey and Jordan over at Diamant
For keeping with us and helping us all get a taste of our talent out to the world!
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