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June 17, 2023
Light Come Out of the Closet: Memoir of a Gay Soul the newest memoir from Dr. Roger Leslie
Light Come Out of the Closet:
Memoir of a Gay Soul
Dr. Roger Leslie’s newest memoir that speaks to how heopened up his life and elevated his destiny!
The book is published by Paradise Publishing and will be availablethis June worldwide in print and e-book format
Knowing as aboy that I was gay while growing up in a conservative religious environmentleft me confused, depressed, and eventually suicidal. Quite early, I came toterms with the fact that I was gay. But as a spiritual person, I assumed thatmy sexual orientation meant that I was fundamentally flawed and would have tolive without love.
That terrifying revelation directed me toward an unprecedented journeythat opened my life and elevated my destiny. My determination to live—andlove—lit my path on the journey that redefined my life, showed me what mettle Iwas made of, and revealed to me my soul.
The rewards for recognizing my value and committing my energy tothriving rather than just surviving in secret have resulted in my becoming aprolific, award-winning author and renowned international speaker.
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In response to a spiritual dream, Roger Leslielived a year as if it were his last. New inspirations set his course forsuccess, while heartbreaking loss gave him a palpable glimpse of eternity.Leslie shares his journey here as a guide for anyone seeking deeper meaning,richer love, and greater joy in life.
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About Roger Leslie:
Dr. RogerLeslie is a scholar in the fields of success and education. Through majorliterary houses, medium and small presses, and his own publishing house, Lesliehas published fiction and nonfiction books in multiple genres: historicalfiction, inspirational self-help, spirituality, writing and publishing, moviereference, teaching and librarianship, biography, history, and memoir.
Leslie has won numerous national awardsincluding ForeWord Book of the Year, The Ben Franklin Award, and Writer’sDigest’s #1 Inspirational Book of the Year. At its inaugural event, Lesliereceived the Houston Literary Award for his body of work.
Leslie is in demand as a teacher, coach,and keynote speaker. He leads FLY (First Last Year) courses based on hisblockbuster memoir, My First Last Year. He draws from decades as anauthor, editor, and publisher to coach writers in groups and individually. Heis also a sought-after speaker for his lively, entertaining keynotes relatingaward-winning movies to any topic or group.
In every book and presentation, Leslie entertains,inspires, and empowers people to live the life they dream and soar toward theirown ideal of success. For more, visit RogerLeslie.com.
Torequest additional review copies or an interview with Roger Leslie, pleasecontact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity:mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com / 403.464.6925.
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June 15, 2023
Introducing Make Money Your Thing with Financial Advisor, Kalee Boisvert
Make Money Your Thing
Ditch the shame and design your dream life
With inspiration from her own life, Kalee Boisvert hasdeveloped an easy-to-use system for women, young and old, to take controlof their finances.
MakingMoney Your Thing Is Easier Than You Think . .
With inspiration from her own life, Kalee Boisvert has developed aneasy-to-use system for women, young and old, to take control of theirfinances.
Make Money Your Thing is an approachable guide to take women on a journeyfrom avoidance and overwhelm to feeling comfortable and in control oftheir finances. This book provides simple action steps to learn the basicsof money management, understand the importance of balancing the books, andembrace the uniqueness of your own personal situation. The end result iswomen feeling good about where their finances are right now, and buildinga solid foundation for where you want to go in the future. When money isyour “thing” you can feel completely at ease about making it work foryou–and feel confident that your financial goals and dreams are all verypossible.
With clear,simple steps, and easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll be making money yourthing in no time!
Some of the concepts you’ll explore in the book.
● Transformingmoney mistakes into money wisdom
● Keep thefocus on what you can control
● Step intoyour power: become a money boss
● Go on a datewith your money
● Embrace your money uniqueness
About KaleeBoisvert
Kalee Boisvert has been in the financial industry for over 15 years, buther love of money started very young. Growing up in a single parent household,she watched her mom struggle with finances and wished there was something shecould do to help. Around this time, she realized she needed to find her own wayto save and earn if she wasn’t going to allow her circumstances to define her.And so, her own journey to financial literacy began.
Today, as a singlemom and financially independent woman, Kalee is called to support women intheir financial lives. She felt the pull toward a career that would allow herto pursue this deeply personal goal to advocate for women and their money,which led her on the path to becoming a financial advisor. Being an advisorallows her to work directly with women to empower and support them and help putan end to any money-related stress and doubts.
Tofurther her efforts supporting financial literacy, Kalee has two books beingreleased in 2023 – a children’s picture book called MoneyWise Mabel’s BurstingBank, and a non-fiction book called Make Money Your Thing! Which aims to buildconfidence and empower people in their financial lives.
To requestadditional review copies or an interview with Kalee Boisvert, please contactMickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: |403.464.6925.
We look forward tothe coverage!
June 10, 2023
Welcome to Canadian Mystery Writer, Samara Yew!
Welcome to Canadian mystery writer, Samara Yew! I'm so excited to find out more about her and her books!
Samara Yew is the author of the Rose Shore Mysteries (underthe name Holly Yew) and the California Bookshop Mysteries. A full-time mom,full-time dog servant, and part-time writer, Samara lives in British Columbia,Canada, where she can often be found watching Psych reruns.Samara loves to travel, especially visiting her husband’s home country ofSingapore or donning Mickey ears in Disneyland. She’s a member of Sisters inCrime and International Thriller Writers.
Websites and Socials:
samarayew.com
hollyyew.com
Facebook: @samara.yew.books
Instagram: @samara.yew.author
Newsletter: hollyyew.com/newsletter
What would you say areyour strengths as an author?
Well, my strengths are apparently not answering interviewquestions because I’ve been staring at this question for a long time now.
I would say a strength of mine is creating well-rounded andinteresting characters in my novels, especially writing about strongfriendships and women supporting one another.
Howoften do you write, and do you write using a strict routine?
I’m a mom to a two-year-old, so I writewhen the baby writes. Isn’t that how the saying goes?
I get up to write an hour before my kiddotypically gets up, and then I write during his nap in the afternoons (whichseems to be getting shorter and shorter each day.) I sometimes write in theevenings, usually only when I’m on a deadline, but I try to avoid doing so toooften to evade burnout. Besides, when else would I watch Downton Abbey for the 47th time if I didn’t have myevenings?
Five years from now,where do you see yourself as a writer?
I would love to see both the Rose ShoreMysteries and the California Bookshop Mysteries continue to grow, but I wouldalso like to step outside the cozy mystery genre. I’ve had something historicalfloating around in the back of my mind for a while now. Maybe in five years,I’ll actually have made some headway with that.
If you could offer onepiece of advice to a novice writer, what would it be?
To make connections with other authors because they are the bestcheerleaders for writing a book! Social media and writing groups are great waysto do this. I’m a member of the writing organization Sisters in Crime, and notonly is it a wonderful place to discover other mystery authors, but it also hasa lot of educational benefits such as their free webinars. These webinars offertips on everything from craft to marketing.
What would you considerto be the best compliment a reader could give your book?
If a reader shared my books with a fellow bookworm and said, “hey,I think you’d love this book,” that would be an amazing compliment. But I thinkmy favorite praise from a Netgalley reviewer for Murder by the Seashore is “OHHHH. The twists kept coming and Icouldn’t put it down!” I love this because I worked very hard to include allthose twists, and I love that readers are enjoying them!
What are you working onnow?
I am currently waiting for Book 2 of the Rose Shore Mysteries tobe edited with my publisher, and while I wait, I’m typing in the final touchesfor Book 3 as well as working on Book 2 of the California Bookshop Mysteries.
PAINT ME A CRIME
Art curator Jessamine Rhodes has left behind her gig at aprominent gallery in the city to open her own community art center in the smalltown of Rose Shore. She’s all set to host an extravagant opening watercolorsclass and has even booked a famous artist to teach it. Gabriella Everhartbrings along her priceless painting Tranquil to showcase as the centerpiece ofthe event.
The opening class is just wrapping up when suddenly Tranquildisappears before Jessamine’s eyes. Next, the lights of the art center flickerout and leave the crowd in complete darkness as a scream pierces the air. Toher horror, Jessamine’s flashlight reveals that prestigious art collector VictorCarlisle has been murdered, and now her dreams are as shattered as the champagneglass found near the scene.
Determined to save her now teetering reputation, Jessamine setsout to search for answers and the missing painting on her own. She has investedeverything into her art center and is too anxious to step back and do nothing.Along the way, she teams up with a handsome paramedic who seems to have his ownreasons for wanting justice for Victor’s tragedy.
Buy links: www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWPVHLSB (US)
www.amazon.ca/dp/B0BWPVHLSB (Canada)
MURDER BY THE SEASHORE
Southern California is where dreams come true—or so ScarlettGardner thought. When she moved there and opened the Palm Trees and PageTurners bookshop, she thought her boyfriend and business partner would be partof the story. When he leaves her for a better job, Scarlett finds herselfstruggling to keep her new business afloat. That’s not the only thing she hasto worry about—she discovers something underneath the pier by her bookshop thatshe didn’t outline for her life’s story: the dead body of a book-buyingcustomer.
After Scarlett gives a statement to the police, she thinks herlife can go back to business as usual. But when a lawyer, representing someonenamed Lorelai Knight, tells Scarlett that she now stands to inherit a smallfortune, she’s left with more questions than answers. Before she can make senseof any of it, the police bring her in for questioning; the body she found wasLorelai Knight. And the evidence they have against Scarlett doesn’t look good.Business is booming as Scarlett returns to Palm Trees and Page Turners, but forall the wrong reasons – curious tourists don’t want books, they want a glimpseof the Bookshop Killer.
Who could really be behind all of this? And why frame Scarlett? Toclear her name, she’s going to have get creative—and hope she can remain onepage ahead of the killer.
Buy links: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/729839/murder-by-the-seashore-by-samara-yew/ (US)
www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/729839/murder-by-the-seashore-by-samara-yew/9781639104932 (Canada)
June 3, 2023
A Little Archaeology
View of Spread Eagle Mountain, AlbertaThe more packing and sorting I've done for my trip across Canada, the more I've discovered what an amazing life the kids and I have led so far! For example, I found a book I kept with photos of my art work from when I first moved to Orangeville. I'd never really painted until moving here and found it a great way to get to meet other people. I've been blessed to learn from so many talented people: the late Darlene Hassel, Sharon Wadsworth-Smith, Claudia McCabe, and so many more. While I may not be the world's best artist, I sold a couple paintings and created pieces that live in the homes of friends and family.
The field and mountains picture above has special significance. It was one I started painting the same day my father-in-law had a heart attack - which I only learned the next day! I couldn't touch it for a week. Once it was complete, I sent it to my brother-in-law, Robyn, because it was a story that really touched him. What's the significance of the painting aside from that? At the time, it was nearly the same view my in-laws had out their front window.
Calico Pennant, Orangeville Fall FairMom isn't the only one who has ribbons and has done cool things!
Before moving to Ontario, two of my kids were classical guitarists and performed on stage several times with Sonata Studios in Edmonton. Too bad we moved and couldn't find a teacher who believed in giving kids the courage to put themselves out there. The one classical guitarist we did find was totally against putting so much pressure on kids. The memories of my boys practicing because they loved to play still warms my heart!
They've also done Rowing, Chess Club, interesting jobs in restaurants and manufacturing facilities, camping out in Calgary Zoo and at Tyrell Museum in Drumheller, things I'd long forgotten!
The Swimming Hole, 2005Another fun story! This image was from a calendar that my mother-in-law sent. I turned it into Grandpa and the two older boys and sent it to him for Father's Day 2005. He was thrilled! The grandparents loved to do all kinds of things with the kids and although this is a fictional painting, we definitely spent time at the beach with them.
It's amazing how much you learn about yourself and your offspring when you go through boxes and boxes and boxes of school photos, school work, and notes from others. I have a whole new appreciation for us all!
Packing the car happens tomorrow. I may have over-estimated how much I can pack, but I definitely have learned a great deal over the past two month.Including what I can and can't live without!
It's been wonderful spending time with friends and saying things that normally we might not say. Like "I Love You." There has been a lot of that. Even from friends I never expected to hear it from.
One thing I have not said - and refuse to say - is "goodbye". My parting phrase is "I'll see you later."And I mean it!
I'll let you know how packing the car goes!!
Happy Sunday,Diane
May 30, 2023
A Bit of Disruption While I Move
ROAD TRIP!
My life has taken a bit of a turn lately and is currently mostly in boxes.
I've decided to return to Alberta where I was born and raised and take my two lovely kitties - aka The Hallellujah Choir - with me. So here I am at the age of 54 getting rid of everything by my cherished possessions, quitting my job (Last day today!) and moving across the country with my cats.
Jazz and Ash aren't too sure what's going on. They know what the boxes mean but have no idea they'll be spending 4 nights in hotels and moving to a new home.
Over the past two months, I've been scurrying to find a place to live and a new car. Why the car? I've been locked out 4 times by a short in the wiring and ended up crawling in through the trunk, setting off the alarm system, and driving across town with the horn blaring. Not fun! The last time, I gave in. I called a friend whose son works for a local dealership and got a great new car!! One I feel safe and comfortable in AND has a bit more space for all the books I'm taking on my move.
Happy to say all the pieces have been falling into place. Even a great new job on the horizon that I will share once I have more information. May need to get a part time gig for a while, but that's nothing I haven't done before. I'll definitely keep writing books. Editing books. All the fun marketing stuff that goes along with being a writer!
So, the blog will be sketchy for the next couple week while I move and get settled. I'll try to keep up and let you all know how things are going!
In the meantime, I have a few more great lunches, dinners, coffees and so on with amazing friends I've made since we moved here in 2005. Orangeville is definitely a fabulous place and I leave knowing that I will come back to visit - and do a book launch for the fantasy novel I'm writing with my dear friend, Gary!!
One thing I have come to enjoy is meeting and spending time with other fantastic writers and I look forward to meeting many more. I've been very blessed during my time here even if it didn't feel that way at the time. Sometimes it takes leaving somewhere to find out how many really good friends and experiencies you have had.
For today, I'm off to work for my last day at Theatre Orangeville - which has been a huge learning experience!! Then home to do more packing, scanning, and so on. Also a little daydreaming about my new place and where I'll set up my office/writing nook.
Have a fantastic day! Much more to come!!
Diane (and the Hallelujah Choir!)
May 25, 2023
DAVID A. BOWLES WINS TWO AWARDS FOR THE SHERIFF OF STARR COUNTY
TEXAS AUTHOR AND HISTORIAN, DAVID A.BOWLES WINS TWO BOOK AWARDS FOR HIS CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED NOVEL, THE SHERIFF OFSTARR COUNTY
Texashistorian and critically acclaimed author David A. Bowles was the winner of twoaccomplishments at the prestigious Eric Hoffer Book Awards. David’s newest entryin his Westward Sagas series, The Sheriff of Starr County was shortlisted forthe Grand Prize overall and the book also received an Honorable Mention Award.The double win is a first for this critically acclaimed author and is thelatest highlight in a number of accomplishments including an A plus review atPublishers Weekly as well as a positive review from Readers Favorite.
Aboutthe Eric Hoffer Awards:
The Eric Hoffer Book Award honors the memory ofthe great American philosopher Eric Hoffer by highlighting salient writing, as wellas the independent spirit of small publishers. Since its inception, the Hofferhas become one of the largest international book awards for small, academic,and independent presses.
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Editorial:
"Thehundred-year odyssey of the Westward Sagas is not about war, but how itaffected the Mitchell family. Children of the Revolution: Book 3 in theWestward Sagas Series takes up where Adam's Daughters: Book 2 left off-inTennessee shortly after statehood. The series continues with the nextgeneration of the Mitchell Family. Peggy, the protagonist in Adam's Daughters,takes on a stronger role as she matures into a confident woman courted byBritish nobility. Children of the Revolution uncovers the untold reason NorthCarolina never ratified the U.S. Constitution. Adventure, intrigue, romance andtragedy are woven into the story of the first generation of Americans."
ABOUT DAVID:
David A. Bowles is the fifth generation of hisfamily to be born in Austin Texas. Both parents were from pioneer settlers. Hisgreat grandmother, Elnora Van Cleve was the first child born in Austin on April14, 1841. His award-winning series, the Westward Sagas is based on her familyand their one-hundred-year journey from Pennsylvania to Texas. David and hisdog Becka, enjoy Texas from October-May.
To request additional review copies oran interview with David A. Bowles, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at CreativeEdge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com / 403.464.6925.
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May 23, 2023
Daughter of Hades by Mack Little, Winner of Chaucer Award!
Daughter Of Hades
Tellingthe Complicated History of the Caribbean Through the Eyes Of Two Sets ofSiblings
Released and published by Inklings Publishing
The book is available worldwide in e-format
Mack Little’s sophomore novel traces thefascinating and often painful Caribbean history through the life experience ofsiblings as they try to escape their homes and strive for a better life.
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Daughterof Hades first depicts the story of Dinny and Jimmie, twin brother and sisterwho have grown up as enslaved people on a plantation in Barbados. When Dinny’slife faces more threats as the master’s infatuation with her grows, thesiblings make their way onto a pirate ship. Though safety will not come yet forthe two siblings, it seems that love is in the cards for at least one of them,as Dinny falls in love with a Chinese sailor named Lei.
Thestoryline alternates with another set of siblings: two brothers named Ivan andPax as they desperately try to make their way to Jamaica. The two storylineseventually clash and the two sets of siblings are faced with a Rolodex ofsuspenseful events that bring to light pain, romance, and survival, in anycondition.
The book gets its inspiration from the longand harrowing history of slavery in the Caribbean. It is one of the most excitinghistorical fiction novels with a story that is still relevant today.
ButDaughters of Hades is much more than a lesson of Caribbean history and theeffects slavery has on these siblings. At its core, it is a fight for survivaland revenge captured in its more pure state, and a historical romance thatshows people can find love even in the strangest of places, or the strangest ofsituations.
“An engaging, swashbuckling tale of love and revenge during theage of piracy.” - Kirkus Reviews
“Little fills us in on the important Caribbean history and howthe rules of a terrible trade system changed from one island to another.Envisioning the beautiful settings of Jamaica and Barbados and recognizingtheir histories illuminates a truth that readers will really benefit fromknowing.” - Jaylynn Korrell (Independent Book Review)
About Mack:
MackLittle grew up in the Deep South and has accumulated a vibrant experience whichshe often emulates in her storytelling. Her studies in International Politicsand service in the Army have given her impressive perspectives to bring to hernovels new layers of intrigues and twists, which are all quite prevalent in herlatest novel, Daughter of Hades.
To learnmore about the book and its author, please contact Mack Little atinfo@Mack-Little.com
To request additional review copies oran interview with Mack Little, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative EdgePublicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com / 403.464.6925.
We look forward to the coverage !
May 20, 2023
Supernatural thriller novelist, JP McLean releases her Gift Legacy Series in Stunning new Box Sets!!
Supernatural thriller and Award-Winningnovelist,
JP McLean now releases her Gift LegacySeries in Stunning new Box Sets!!
Released by Windstorm Press
The book is available worldwide in digital and print format
Seamlessly blending paranormal mystery, fantasy, and romance, thisbeautifully written and deeply resonant adventure will swoop you into a vivid,new reality and leave your imagination soaring.
There is a world that exists within our own. A world brimming withextraordinary wonder and ruthless brutality. A world Emelynn Taylor doesn’t yetknow she’s part of. The Gift she naively accepted years ago branded her as oneof them. And now, if the Gift doesn’t kill her, one of her own kindmight.
This boxed-set collection includes the first three books in The Gift Legacy series:
There is a world that exists within our own. A world brimming withextraordinary wonder and ruthless brutality. And now that Emelynn Taylor haschosen a man’s life over keeping the secret of the gift, she finds herself in adeadly game of cat and mouse. But it’s not agame, and soon she’ll learn the true definition of brutal.
This boxed-set collection includes the final three books in The Gift Legacy series, plus Lover Betrayed.
Lethal Waters
Deadly Deception
Wings of Prey
And a Bonus with LoverBetrayed!!!
McLean's writing is as ingenious as her protagonist, ranging from grungeto repartee to sophistication to laugh-out-loud snarks. Ghost Mark is Gripping.You won't put it down till it's done_—OttawaReview of Books
A captivating nail-biter that will leave readers thirsting for more! —InD'tale Magazine
Will keep you on the edge of your seat . . . an intense, riveting, andfast-paced novel. —Literary Titan
An exciting blend of action, mystery, suspense, and thrills with asupernatural kick that will leave you wanting more! —AnnCharles, USA Today bestselling author of The Deadwood Mystery series
About JPMcLean
JP (Jo-Anne) McLean is abestselling author of urban fantasy and supernatural thrillers. She is an EricHoffer and Global Book Award winner and was a finalist in the Wishing ShelfBook Awards, the Chanticleer International Book Awards, and the Independent AuthorNetwork Awards. Reviewers call her books addictive, smart and fun.
Raised in Toronto, Ontario, JPhas lived in various parts of North America, from Mexico and Arizona to Albertaand Ontario. JP now lives with her husband on Denman Island, which is nestledbetween the coast of British Columbia and Vancouver Island. You can reach herthrough her website at jpmcleanauthor.com.
To requestadditional review copies or an interview with JP McLean, please contact MickeyMikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com /403.464.6925.
We look forward tothe coverage!
May 18, 2023
The Malevolent Seven, a new fantasy novel from Sebastien de Castell
“Seven powerful mageswant to make the world a better place. We’re going to kill them first.”
Picture a wizard. Goahead, close your eyes. There he is, see? Skinny old guy with a long stragglybeard. No doubt he’s wearing iridescent silk robes that couldn’t protect hisfrail body from a light breeze. That hat’s a must, too, right? Big, floppything, covered in esoteric symbols that would instantly show every other magewhere this one gets his magic? Wouldn’t want a simple steel helmet or somethingthat might, you know, protect the part of him most needed for conjuring magicalforces from being bashed in with a mace (or pretty much any household object).
Now open your eyes andlet me show you what a real war mage looks like…but be warned: you’re probablynot going to like it, because we’re violent, angry, dangerously broken peoplewho sell our skills to the highest bidder and be damned to any moral or ethicalconsiderations.
At least, until suchirritating concepts as friendship and the end of the world get in the way.
My name is Cade Ombra,and though I currently make my living as a mercenary wonderist, I used to havea far more noble-sounding job title – until I discovered the people I workedfor weren’t quite as noble as I’d believed. Now I’m on the run and my onlyfriend, a homicidal thunder mage, has invited me to join him on a suicidemission against the seven deadliest mages on the continent.
Time to rescue somevery bad people to help us on this job…
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Praise For Sebastien:
“The Three Musketeers meets Joe Abercrombie via MarkLawrence: 'Guaranteed to increase household swashbuckling by 100%,”' says LibraryJournal
“Like the tremendousSpellslinger and Greatcoats series', THE MALEVOLENT SEVEN is another example ofthe brilliant and vivid world-building that Sebastien de Castell uniquelydelivers through his incredibly original characters and their rivetingadventures.—– Chad Stahelski, director of John Wick
“Malevolent Seven is amasterful blend of Sebastien de Castell’s unique brand of wry humour, elegantprose, and wonderfully imaginative worldbuilding. I devoured this book andloved every page”.—Nicholas Eames, bestselling author of Kings of theWyld
“With a contemporary style,relentless pace, and a unique and exciting magic system, the Malevolent Sevenis an action-packed adventure that not only questions the true nature of heroesbut the very meaning of good and evil”.—Michael J. Sullivan, bestsellingauthor of The Ryria Revelations
“Doesn't so much break thefourth wall as shatter it completely - A brutal and hilarious romp of rottersthat would make Deadpool proud.”—Peter Mclean, author of Priest of Bones
“Vigorous and action-packed. . . There is no way you can read this book without a grin on your face.”—–James Lovegrove, The Financial Times
About Sebastien:
Sebastien de Castell had just finished a degree inArchaeology when he started work on his first dig. Four hours later he realizedhow much he actually hated archaeology and left to pursue a very focused careeras a musician, ombudsman, interaction designer, fight choreographer, teacher,project manager, actor, and product strategist.
His only defenceagainst the charge of unbridled dilettantism is that he genuinely likes doingthese things and that, in one way or another, each of these fieldsplays a role in his writing. He sternly resists the accusation of being aRenaissance Man in the hopes that more people will label him that way.
Sebastien's acclaimed swashbuckling fantasyseries, The Greatcoats. was shortlisted for both the 2014 Goodreads ChoiceAward for Best Fantasy. the Gemmell Morningstar Award for Best Debut, the PrixImaginales for Best Foreign Work, and the John W. Campbell Award for Best NewWriter. His YA fantasy series, Spellslinger, was nominated for the CarnegieMedal and is published in more than a dozen languages.
Sebastien lives in Vancouver, Canada with hislovely wife and two belligerent cats. You can reach him at www.decastell.com
Sebastien is available for interviews, mediaappearances, speaking engagements, and/or book review requests - please contact mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com by email or by phone at403.464.692
We look forward to the coverage!
May 16, 2023
Technology and Magic are Revisited in the Relaunch of Catching Hell Part 2 by Marc Watson
TECHNOLOGY AND MAGIC REVISITED IN THE SECOND INSTALLMENT OF THE YOUNGADULT DUOLOGY RELAUNCH OF CATCHING HELL PART 2
Releasedand Relaunched by Fluky Fiction
AvailableWorldwide in Paperback and e-book formats
The secondpart of this epic duology!
A critical blow has been dealt to therobotic Army of the Old, but at a great price. Broken and weary, best friendsJohan and Aryu have been separated while chasing forces from the distant pastthat they both fear.
Aryu, the man withwings, pursues the enemy while he slowly slips into the enticing magic andmystery of the Power, led by the great phoenix Nixon Ash.
Johan stands onthe steps of Bankoor, a futuristic city full of wonder and mistrust. Here hemust make his stand to avenge his destroyed home and find his friend.
As the gap betweenthe brave warriors closes, the worlds of technology and magic will clash!
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MORE IN THE SERIES:
In the distant future, twoyoung men are thrust into unknown worlds—worlds they were raised to fear.
Aryu, the Boy with Wings, enters a realm wheremagic rules. Guided by the conflicted phoenix Nixon Ash, a creature sent tokill him, Aryu must confront the powerful, immortal Embracers and the balanceof Everything and Nothing they inhabit. Meanwhile, Johan navigates a futuristicworld, seeking a means to defeat the robotic Army of the Old destructivelymarching across their homeland, and reunite with his best friend.
From Marc Watson, author of Death DressesPoorly, comes the first part of the epic science-fantasy duology in the worldof Ryuujin. Join Aryu and Johan as they face their fears while uncovering newones—all in the name of revenge.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Marc Watson is anauthor of genre fiction of all lengths and styles. He began writing at the ageof 15 and continues to be a part-time writing student at Athabasca University.He has been published on flash fiction site www.101words.org (find his stories here)as well as comedy site www.thecorrectness.com.
Marc lives inCalgary, Alberta. He is a husband and proud father of two. He is an avidoutdoors-man, martial artist, baseball player, and lover of all Mexican foods.
He can be found atonline www.marcwatson.ca, as well as on Facebook at www.facebook.com/marcwroteabook, and on twitter at @writewatson.
Marc is availablefor interviews, media appearances, speaking engagements, and/or book reviewrequests - please contact mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com by email or by phone at 403.464.6925.
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