Cathrina Constantine's Blog, page 42
July 7, 2015
#Pit2Pub
The Intro: Who has fun spending hours creating that perfect 140-character pitch? Then bouncing that sentence or two off others to see if it's fantastic? And finally having to create a couple more so you're not posting the same one every few hours?
The Why: Kristin and Ann know what you're going through. In fact, they both did quite a few Twitter Pitch Parties so they know your pain. Kristin remembers what it was like to see that little colored star and then checking and re-checking email to confirm that someone did in fact click on the pitch and favorite it. And Ann's recalls her heart pounding and her palms sweaty, all the while hoping and praying that it wasn't made by accident from a friend or some complete stranger who marked it and not re-tweeted it by mistake. They both trolled the feed all day long and didn't work their day jobs (well, mostly this was Kristin).
So it's because of those reasons Ann M. Noser and Kristin D. Van Risseghem wanted to help other authors. So why not pay it forward? They are fortunate enough to have a published book, and working on their second. But let's face it, the best reason for them doing this? IT'S FUN! So let's all have a blast, help each other out, and maybe, just maybe, you'll find that perfect relationship between author and publisher.
The When: Here’s the date for #Pit2Pub: July 15, 2015 starts at 8AM and ends at 8PM (CST or CDT, which is Chicago time).
The What: What is #Pit2Pub? A Twitter Pitch Party for writers to tweet a 140-character pitch for their completed manuscripts. Have several variations of your Twitter pitch available. The pitch must include the hashtag #Pit2Pub, the Age Group, and the Genre (#YA, #MG, #A, etc. see chart below) in the tweet. It's important to include the hashtag(s) .Age Groups:
#PB = Picture Book
#C = Children's
#MG = Middle Grade
#YA = Young Adult
#NA = New Adult
#A = Adult
#WF = Woman’s FictionGenres:
#NF = Non-fiction
#SFF = SciFi & Fantasy
#LF = Literary Fiction
#M = Mystery
#T = Thriller
#CL = Children's Lit#CB = Chapter Book
#R = Romance
#Mem = Memoir
#S = Suspense
#RS = Romantic Suspense
#W = Westerns
#E = EroticaRULES:
Authors of all genres are welcome to pitch their completed and polished manuscripts. You can pitch more than one manuscript. Tweet your pitch throughout the day, but no more than twice per hour per manuscript. When you see an industry professional on the feed, tweet it once. Remember to include the hashtag #Pit2Pub and genre.
The publishers will tweet their submission preferences and favorite your tweet if they wish to see more. If you get a favorite from an agent or publisher, follow their submission directions on their website or look for them on this blog. Then send them their request as soon as you can. They may have tweeted what they want you to send, so check their twitter feed for that information.
Make sure to put “Pit2Pub Request: TITLE” in the subject line of your email when sending your request.Don’t tweet agents and publishers directly unless they tweet you first.Don’t favorite friends’ tweets. You can RT your friends to show your support. Save favoriting for publisher requests to avoid confusion.Be sure you research each requesting publisher. Don’t submit if you don’t want to work with them.
Be nice and courteous to each other and to the industry professionals. If you do see abuse, please report it to Twitter or notify Ann or Kristin right away.
Check back on their blogs (http://www.kristinvanrisseghem.com/blog) or Ann's Blog (http://annmnoser.com) as we post the list of comfirmed publishers who have signed up to monitor the feed on July 15, 2015!
Thank you! And let the fun begin!!!
The Why: Kristin and Ann know what you're going through. In fact, they both did quite a few Twitter Pitch Parties so they know your pain. Kristin remembers what it was like to see that little colored star and then checking and re-checking email to confirm that someone did in fact click on the pitch and favorite it. And Ann's recalls her heart pounding and her palms sweaty, all the while hoping and praying that it wasn't made by accident from a friend or some complete stranger who marked it and not re-tweeted it by mistake. They both trolled the feed all day long and didn't work their day jobs (well, mostly this was Kristin).
So it's because of those reasons Ann M. Noser and Kristin D. Van Risseghem wanted to help other authors. So why not pay it forward? They are fortunate enough to have a published book, and working on their second. But let's face it, the best reason for them doing this? IT'S FUN! So let's all have a blast, help each other out, and maybe, just maybe, you'll find that perfect relationship between author and publisher.
The When: Here’s the date for #Pit2Pub: July 15, 2015 starts at 8AM and ends at 8PM (CST or CDT, which is Chicago time).
The What: What is #Pit2Pub? A Twitter Pitch Party for writers to tweet a 140-character pitch for their completed manuscripts. Have several variations of your Twitter pitch available. The pitch must include the hashtag #Pit2Pub, the Age Group, and the Genre (#YA, #MG, #A, etc. see chart below) in the tweet. It's important to include the hashtag(s) .Age Groups:
#PB = Picture Book
#C = Children's
#MG = Middle Grade
#YA = Young Adult
#NA = New Adult
#A = Adult
#WF = Woman’s FictionGenres:
#NF = Non-fiction
#SFF = SciFi & Fantasy
#LF = Literary Fiction
#M = Mystery
#T = Thriller
#CL = Children's Lit#CB = Chapter Book
#R = Romance
#Mem = Memoir
#S = Suspense
#RS = Romantic Suspense
#W = Westerns
#E = EroticaRULES:
Authors of all genres are welcome to pitch their completed and polished manuscripts. You can pitch more than one manuscript. Tweet your pitch throughout the day, but no more than twice per hour per manuscript. When you see an industry professional on the feed, tweet it once. Remember to include the hashtag #Pit2Pub and genre.
The publishers will tweet their submission preferences and favorite your tweet if they wish to see more. If you get a favorite from an agent or publisher, follow their submission directions on their website or look for them on this blog. Then send them their request as soon as you can. They may have tweeted what they want you to send, so check their twitter feed for that information.
Make sure to put “Pit2Pub Request: TITLE” in the subject line of your email when sending your request.Don’t tweet agents and publishers directly unless they tweet you first.Don’t favorite friends’ tweets. You can RT your friends to show your support. Save favoriting for publisher requests to avoid confusion.Be sure you research each requesting publisher. Don’t submit if you don’t want to work with them.
Be nice and courteous to each other and to the industry professionals. If you do see abuse, please report it to Twitter or notify Ann or Kristin right away.
Check back on their blogs (http://www.kristinvanrisseghem.com/blog) or Ann's Blog (http://annmnoser.com) as we post the list of comfirmed publishers who have signed up to monitor the feed on July 15, 2015!
Thank you! And let the fun begin!!!
July 3, 2015
#CelebrateTheSmallThings
Hop over to Lexa Cain to join in this fun weekly Celebration. Lexa's wonderful co-hosts of Celebrate the Small Things are:L.G. Keltner @ Writing Off The Edge
Tonja Drecker @ Kidbits Blog
I had a fabulous time in Boston, Massachusetts!! I love history and Boston has lots of it. We walked from South Boston to North Boston and all around Boston. I wish we had time to go whale watching, maybe next time.
July 4th is Independence Day for Americans. Everyone have a great weekend!
July 1, 2015
Prah, Constantine, Baryeh #Review #Fantasy
It's that time of the month when our team posts our reviews. This month I picked Emily Cyr's The Lightning Prophecy
Delaney Hagen’s power to control lightning is unique, even among witches. That uniqueness has caused her to run and hide from her kind - and the other supernatural beings in the world. Finally, after years of running, she feels safe enough to settle down. But her life’s calm is completely destroyed when her best friend is murdered. Delaney teams up with the mysterious and sexy Reid Jamison to figure out just what is going down in her world. Delaney will have to make a choice between her life and love. Will she be the product of a prophecy or will her fate be changed?Reid Jamison knew this case wouldn't be easy. But, with the money the Coven was throwing at him, how could he say no? When he met Delaney Hagen, his whole world began to unravel. Faced with a prophecy, murders, love and betrayal, will Reid be able to hang on to this new world? Or will it slip away?
Amazon Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/Lightning-Prophecy-Witch-Trilogy-Book-ebook/dp/B00XZKT3LE/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8
Cathrina's Review:
The author, Emily Cyr developed an enjoyable read with an edge of mystery. The alpha males were outstanding and that alone kept my interest. The Lightning Prophecy held a definite twist to my way of thinking of witches and werewolves. I didn't expect that thing to happen at the end, and since I never leave spoilers, I guess you'll just have read The Lightning Prophecy to find out.
I look forward to her next book...
Now let's hop over to Nana Prah and Empi Baryeh to read their review.
June 30, 2015
#IWSG Insecure Writer's Support Group
http://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/p/iwsg-sign-up.htmlJoin Alex J. Cavanaugh and a multitude of writer's in this monthly hop to help support one another!
The awesome co-hosts for the the July 1 posting of the IWSG will be Charity Bradford, S.A. Larsen, AJ, Tamara Narayan, Allison Gammons, and Tanya Miranda!
Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!
I'd been in the editing stages for so long that when I returned to my WIP, I scratched my head.
My muse has dried up like a rotting peach. I'm now in the process of rereading this project in hopes of creating a spark of integrity.
Hopping around the blogsphere I read a new author's excerpt for her debut novel and loved it, and wished I could write like that. Those unwanted neurotic doubts of my writing ability continue to creep in and bother me like a tiny sliver wedged under the skin.
While you're reading this post, I should be driving home from Boston, a much needed break. I hope I found my muse while I was away.
June 28, 2015
USA TODAY & AMAZON BESTSELLING AUTHORS
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B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/secret-worlds-rebecca-hamilton/1121692693?ean=2940151714976&isbn=2940151714976
iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/secret-worlds/id982847409?mt=11
Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/secret-worlds
BOX set landing page: http://parabookdeals.com/secretworlds/
Secret Worlds is a HUGE boxed set ebook collection for lovers of dark fantasy and paranormal romance from twenty-one popular authors of the genre, including Catherine Stine, a member of Untethered Realms.
Supernaturally thrilling and engaging, this boxed set has it all: ghosts, vampires, mind-readers, shapeshifters, demons, faeries, werewolves, hybrid beings and more.For a limited time, enjoy books from today's USA Today, Amazon Bestselling and award-winning authors, including titles slated for the big screen. When purchased separately, these books cost over $50. But they are yours today for less than $1.Get a flavor of the novels and novellas in the collection:
Taken by the Beast by Conner Kressley and Rebecca HamiltonWomen are going missing. Women who look a lot like Charisse. And the man this beauty is falling for may be the beast responsible.
The Forever Girl by Rebecca HamiltonSophia's ancestor's body went missing during the Salem Witch Trials, and the only one able to help solve the mystery is a shapeshifter Sophia is afraid to trust
Summoned by Rainy KayeDimitri can't reveal the paranormal bond controlling him, and Syd won't tolerate his secrets.
Purgatory by Susan StecA sex-hungry myth with no name, no flesh, and no identity ...unless it wears one of you.
The Pandora Principle by Noree CosperAs a descendant of Pandora, Cassi must discover if her lover is one of the evil spirits she hunts before all her friends die.
Heart Song by Samantha LaFantasieWhen incredibly handsome Marren frees Relena, there's a catch.
Changeling by Debbie HerbertAs a changeling and a witch work together to restore order in Fairy, they discover that love, like magic, casts its own spell of enchantment.
Shiftless by Aimee EasterlingAfter years of suppressing her inner predator, Terra meets a shifter who forces her to reclaim her wilder side.
The Black Parade by Kyoko M.Poltergeist Michael is the key to saving Jordan's soul from hell, but can she handle the cost of her salvation?
Haunting Echoes by Caethes FaronWill Amaia's vampire clan kill her ex-fiance before she learns whether he returned from the grave for love or revenge?
Braving Fate by Linsey HallDiana and Cadan fight demonic forces and a deadly passion that has lasted centuries.
Trinity Rising by J.E. TaylorDamian and Naomi are desperate for victory against the devil, but one wrong step couldtrigger Armageddon.
Moonlight by Katie SalidasGood girls don't wear fur, fight over men, or run around naked, howling at the moon. But Fallon's not a good girl.
Lash by L.G. CastilloLash, a fallen angel, must choose where to place his trust--in a home he fought so hard to regain or in a forbidden love he can't bear to lose.
Between by Lisa SwallowAlek could kill Rose with a kiss. Finn, with a touch. Pulled into an intense affair with Alek, Rose discovers her connection to Finn threatens them all.
The Devil's Fool by Rachel McClellanWhen vampire Boaz gives Eve the one thing she never had--love--she falls into a world of greed and seduction.
Spark Rising by Kate CorcinoA runaway Spark and the agent arresting her ignite a revolution to end their people's enslavement while resisting the electricity between them.
Ruby's Fire by Catherine StineOn the run from a desert cult, Ruby must choose which handsome stranger to trust with her heart and her darkest secret: Armonk or Blane.
Cursed by Lucy LerouxGoverness Isobel Sterling has been hiding an uncanny ability her whole life--until she has to use it to save herself from a madman.
Hunted by A.J. ColbyWith Agent Holbrook's help, Riley races time to stay ahead of a crazed werewolf killer.
Vigilant by Angel Lawson
Ari stumbles into a world of crime and vigilantism while discovering the one man that sets her heart on fire.
June 25, 2015
#CELEBRATETHESMALLTHINGS
Hop over to Lexa Cain to join in this fun weekly Celebration. Lexa's wonderful co-hosts of Celebrate the Small Things are:L.G. Keltner @ Writing Off The Edge
Tonja Drecker @ Kidbits Blog
June is coming to a close. Time is always flying.
On Saturday, I'm going on an adventure.
My sister and I are driving to Boston. We're visiting my nephew who plays baseball with the Brockton Rox for the summer. He'll be a sophomore at Campbell University and is an excellent catcher and all around player. (I'm bragging here)
Not only will we be watching a few Baseball Games, we plan on taking the ferry to Martha's Vineyard. I'm so excited!!!
What are you Celebrating this week?
June 18, 2015
#CelebrateTheSmallThings and New Release: DARKER SIDE OF WORLDS by Lexi Ostrow
Hop over to Lexa Cain to join in this fun weekly Celebration. Lexa's co-hosts areL.G. Keltner @ Writing Off The EdgeKatie @ TheCyborgMom
I truly enjoy this once a week small celebration. Join in the fun.
My 1 year-old grandson now says, "Uh, Oh." as he dips his arm into the dogs water bowl and looks at me with innocent eyes. He cracks me up!!
It's been raining on and off for the entire week which makes the gardens thrive but it kills my good mood. I guess I'll just Dance....
On the writing front, I'll be done revamping my YA/Romance with historical elements hopefully today. How are you Celebrating the Small Things?
Now Here's My Fellow Author's New Release:
Dale grew up fighting for self respect and the respect of others. Being a Word Speaker hadn’t helped. Most of the Guardians he had sought out those that were decidedly darker and fighting on what could be seen as the wrong side of the war. When Ciara gives him her gifts to follow her own happy ending he’s forced to see his self worth and honor her precious gift.Breena is a dark sprite in charge of sneaking through dreams to steal information in a war between the Seelie and Unseelie court in her world. Finding out she’s a book character destined to save the life of a human wasn’t her cup of tea - but it was her father’s. Commanded to get close the Word Speaker Dale so they could all enter his world she’s forced to leave what she knows behind and corrupt a man on the brink of finding himself.
When passion ignites between Dale and Breena he finds himself seduced by the darkness once more. He’s tangled up in a web that threatens to change his stance in the war just before his 27th birthday. When her true intentions come out he will have to choose between dark and light, and where he stands in the war.
Join the party!
Excerpt: “God damn it, Breena. Fuck.” He reached up and tugged her head to his and covered her mouth with his own.She tasted as good as she had the first time, fruity and sweet. He wanted to lose himself in the kiss, in her body. He was certain she wasn’t going to pull back, so he let her head go and his hands found her perfect breasts. He pinched the already hard nipples, and she jerked, the sensation rocking through his cock so hard he wanted her to stop holding him and let him slip inside.
“Dale, Dale, I want this. I want you.” She pulled back from the kiss and stopped moving against him. “I know what I do for my father, but this isn’t for him. This isn’t for that tool that told me the rules. This is for me, for you.”
Her words were hard to ignore. She was giving him one chance to take the way out, and he knew it. But he didn’t want it. Not at that moment. She was right, they could clear their heads after they had sex, and then he could properly set her aside and find the right Guardian. He’d been without for long enough, and she was beautiful, wet and begging.
“Just tonight, Breena. Just so we can think clearly, and because I seriously don’t have any energy left to stop this.”
She chuckled and it was filled with lust. The sound shot any blood left over straight into his erection. She guided him into her body, and as he sunk into her folds, he groaned. She was hot and tight around him, and when she had taken him all the way to the hilt, she began to move.
About the Author: Lexi Ostrow has been in love with the written word since second grade when her librarian started a writing club. Born in sunny southern California she's spent time in various places across the country and can't wait to settle down somewhere in the French Quarter when she's able too.Lexi has been a writer ever since the second grade in some form or another. Getting her degree in creative writing and her master's in journalism she couldn't wait to get a chance to put her fantasies down on paper. From paranormal romance to thriller there isn't a genre she doesn't love to spend her time reading or writing.
Reading and writing are her first loves but her passion for shopping, love for yummy food and her love for all her many pets. She hopes to one day help other readers fall in love with writing as she did.
Connect with Lexi:
Website
GIVEAWAY (open until 10am 6/20/15):ecopy set of Guardians books - Torn Between Two Worlds, Worlds on Fire, Darker Side of WorldsTo win, comment below with what would tempt you to fall to darkness.
June 17, 2015
Cover Reveal: SWAY by Melanie Stanford
Ava Elliot never thought she’d become a couch surfer. But with a freshly minted—and worthless—degree from Julliard, and her dad squandering the family fortune, what choice does she have?
Living with her old high school friends, though, has its own drawbacks. Especially when her ex-fiancé Eric Wentworth drops back into her life. Eight years ago, she was too young, too scared of being poor, and too scared of her dad’s disapproval. Dumping him was a big mistake.
In the most ironic of role reversals, Eric is rolling in musical success, and Ava’s starting at the bottom to build her career. Worse, every song Eric sings is an arrow aimed straight for her regrets.
One encounter, one song too many, and Ava can’t go on like this. It’s time to tell Eric the truth, and make a choice. Finally let go of the past, or risk her heart for a second chance with her first love. If he can forgive her…and she can forgive herself.
BIO:Melanie Stanford reads too much, plays music too loud, is sometimes dancing, and always daydreaming. She would also like her very own TARDIS, but only to travel to the past. She lives outside Calgary, Alberta, Canada with her husband, four kids, and ridiculous amounts of snow.
LINKS:
melaniestanfordbooks.com
@MelMStanford
www.facebook.com/MelanieStanfordauthor
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25701546-sway
samhainpublishing.com
June 14, 2015
Learn More About Author M. Pax
How I Started Writing Speculative Fictionby M. Pax
What do I write? Way back when, I thought I was a literary writer, but I didn’t really know. With no real ideas of what to write, other than the impulse to write whirling in my brain, I’d sit down at the computer, bring up a photo or art image, and scribble by hand for twenty minutes going with whatever the piece of art invoked.Eventually, one of the ideas became good and lodged, growing into something bigger. The novel began as a contemporary piece as I sketched out a couple of scenes. I didn’t yet know what the story would be other than the friendship between two women.I was a huge fan of Stargate at the time (and other science fiction shows), so I decided to let my creativity run wild and set the story in space. That unpublished series is about 900,00 words and remains on my hard drive—not yet ready for primetime. However, I proved to myself I could write a whole novel (more than one). It was a big step for Marykind.My entire life I had kept my creative impulses in check (not always very successfully), and for the first time I didn’t have to. Science fiction and fantasy (part of the speculative fiction world) lets me go as far as my imagination takes me. I’ll always be drawn to it.
What do you know about speculative fiction? You can see a great explanation of it HERE. And why do you write what you write?
Here's M. Pax's Newest Release:
In the far future, humanity settles the stars, bioengineering its descendants to survive in a harsh universe. This is the sixth book in the science fiction series, The Backworlds. A space opera adventure.The Backworlds hang by a Quantum string, a thread about to snap. Annihilation is coming if Craze can’t stop it. The genocidal alien he had trapped breaks free, destroying a ship belonging to the Backworlds’ oldest enemy, the Fo’wo’s. The murderous alien wants to overtake the galaxy. The Fo’wo’s want another war.The Backworlds’ best chance to survive is to overcome a century of hate and forge an alliance with the Fo’wo’s. Because of his history with the alien, Craze is recruited to represent his people. Now he’s the most hated man in the galaxy.The looming war will be a holocaust unless Craze can stop it, knowing salvation comes at a price.
Buy links: Amazon / B&N / iBook / Googleplay / Smashwords / Kobo / Other
About M. Pax:
Fantasy, science fiction, and the weird beckons to her, and she blames Oregon, a source of endless inspiration. She docents at Pine Mountain Observatory in the summers, and one of her cats has a crush on Mr. Spock. You can find out more by visiting her website: mpaxauthor.com
June 12, 2015
LOVE SUCKS ANTHOLOGY by #CHBB
Fall into a world full of passion, romance, first dates, and first kisses, but be prepared, love doesn’t always end well. This world is filled with all kinds of paranormal creatures. Vampires, weredogs, ghosts, and even a mummy take to the pages. Amusing stories filled with love gone sideways.This collection contains eighteen stories and poems written by a talented bunch of authors. They bring to life magical adventures.
About the Authors
E. M. MacCallum
E.M. MacCallum grew up on a farm in southern Alberta, Canada. She's always loved stories and started making up her own at an early age. She's the author of "The Demon's Grave" trilogy, out 2015 and the novella "Zombie-Killer Bill" re-released in 2015. She has several short stories in various horror/fantasy anthologies
Cathrina Constantine
Cathrina lives in Western New York with her husband and 5 children. She has four published books, Wickedly They Come, Wickedly They Dream, Tallas, and Don't Forget to Breathe. When not with her family or stationed behind the computer you can find her in the forest walking with her dogs conjuring up a new tale.
Lily Luchesi
Lily Luchesi is an aspiring, young author/poet born in Chicago, Illinois, now residing in Los Angeles, California. Ever since she was a toddler her mother noticed her tendency for being interested in all things “dark”. At two she became infatuated with vampires and ghosts, and that infatuation turned into a lifestyle by the time she was twelve, and, as her family has always been what they now call “Gothic”, she doesn’t believe she shall ever change. She is also a hopeless romantic and avid music-lover, and will always associate vampires with love, blood and rock and roll. Her interest in poetry came around the same time as when she was given a book of Edgar Allan Poe’s complete work. She then realized that she had been writing her own poetry since she could hold a pen, and just had not known the correct terms. She finished her first manuscript at the age of fourteen, and now, at twenty-one, has two contributing credits in anthologies and a debut novel, Stake-Out (Paranormal Detectives Book One), will be published on May 19th by Vamptasy Publishing.
Lindsey JayneLindsey lives in Derby, England with her partner, Simon and their Bedlington Terrier, Huxley.
She loves to read and write, but she also likes to shop for expensive luxuries she likely doesn't need, with money she definitely does not have! In order to fund her addiction, she works full time as a Sales Executive.
When she isn't indulging in a spot of retail therapy, she can be found glued to some form of computer playing one 'shoot 'em up' game or another!
She also likes painting, photography, interior design, book cover design and psychology.
She isn't a complete hermit, though. She also loves to spend time with her family, friends and loved ones doing any number of socially acceptable (most of the time) things.
She is a huge fan of paranormal, thrillers and erotic fiction. And if all three are combined, she is in heaven. Especially when it comes to Alpha males!!!
Kelly MatsuuraKelly Matsuura grew up in Australia and graduated from Victoria University with a degree in Asian Studies. She worked in northern China for a year, and then lived in Japan for ten years. She currently lives in Michigan, USA, with her Japanese husband.
Her writing focuses on fantasy and contemporary stories with Asian characters and settings, however she enjoys writing western-style stories occasionally as well.
When not writing, she enjoys reading, knitting, sewing, studying foreign languages, and cooking Japanese dishes.
Gina A. Watson
Gina A. Watson is an Australian Writer who has always loved to tell a story. She started writing her first book in 2012 and has loved writing ever since. Gina studies a Bachelor of Writing and Creative Communication at the University of South Australia in Adelaide. Her favourite genres to write in are: Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance, Young Adult and loves to read in those genres as well. Gina’s life now revolves around her boyfriend and family as well as studying, writing and trying to squeeze in time to read.
Jordanne Fuller
Jordanne Fuller is a mishmash of creative talents whirling into one another, solidified into a woman. She has been writing since she can remember but didn't realize how much she enjoyed it until her poetry explosion at the age of sixteen. At twenty, she wrote her first unfinished novel that will likely never see the light of day. Now that she is thirty(ish) Jordanne has finished her first novel that she hopes to publish in the near future. Dusk, the sand alone prequel to her novel Night, can be found in the Anthology: Mystical Bites. Troy was her third story to be submitted to a publishing house, however the first to be released. Troy can be found in the Love Sucks Anthology. Jordanne is constantly working on many projects the intention of publishing them all. When not writing Jordanne likes to do various arts and crafts, but most of all she enjoys spending time with her son, fiancee and four cats. Jordanne has lived in Toronto for much of her adult life, but spent her childhood amongst many of the surrounding towns, giving her the title of both city and country girl.
Mariana ThornIf you look in the local coffee shop or bookstore you might just find Mariana Thorn. She can usually be found with headphones in and deep into the worlds she has created. There is this thing about her pens if you touch them you might receive a smack to the hand and the well-known glare of destruction. Besides writing, Mariana enjoys reading, photography, and playing with her dog. She lives in Western Washington, but loves to travel to Florida to sit on the beach to write.
She is the author of Fantasy and Mystery stories. She currently has two titles in her Fur, Fangs, and Fairies series. There are four short stories available in her Skylar Wolfe Mysteries. Two of the three books in her Blood of Shadows fantasy trilogy are available as well. She has many more projects planned and coming.
Emma MichaelsEmma Michaels is the bestselling author of the Society of Feathers series. As an avid reader she started her book blog in 2009 (www.EmmaMichaels.com) and over the years has received numerous short story publications in addition to her full length novels. Working to help Indies and small presses from around the world she has received the nickname ‘The Mad Hatter’ for her versatility in graphic design, publishing, marketing, and blogging.
Reven Archer Black
Reven Archer Black lives in Canada but her imagination lives in the speculative fiction world, dallying with fantasy more than other genres. Her writing adventures started one fateful night when she was 6 years old. Now she is armed with a wildly eclectic music collection and a large helping of weird ideas, exploring the dark side of human nature. Reven’s first novel, Ascension, is slated for release in 2015/2016, kicking off her epic fantasy series, Blood & Heritage. She welcomes everyone to drop by her social media pages and say hello, especially if they come with humour and chocolate.
Shannon EckrichShannon Eckrich is a YA paranormal author with Crushing Hearts and Black Butterfly Publishing. Her novel, Haunting Lia became an Amazon International Bestseller shortly after its release in October 2013. The first installment of her Elemental Short Series, Goddess of Fire: Burn, quickly followed suite when it was released in June 2014.
Sabina BundgaardSabina Bundgaard lives in Denmark with her husband and their two children. By day she races around the countryside, delivering mail and packages to people. By night…. Well, that’s a different story. While drinking one of her many flavors of tea, she delves into the mysterious realms of her imagination. Writing about everything from Elves and Dragons to Romance and Erotica, she tries her wings to see where they will take her. Her favorite past time when not writing is reading, making jewelry and speaking to her friends all over the world, celebrating their victories and happy times.
K. C. FinnK. C. Finn was born and raised in Cardiff, South Wales, where her love for storytelling grew at a precociously young age. After developing the medical condition M.E. / C.F.S., Kim turned to writing to escape the pressures of disabled living, only to become hooked on the incredible world of publishing.
As an author for Clean Teen Publishing and Crushing Hearts and Black Butterfly Press, Kim spends most of her time locked in the writing cave with an obscenely large mug of tea. When not writing, she can be found studying for her MA in Linguistics, watching classic British comedy, or concocting evil schemes in the secret laboratory in her attic.
Matthew WilsonMatthew Wilson has had over 150 appearances in such places as Horror Zine, Star*Line, Spellbound, Alban Lake, Apokrupha Press, Space & Time Magazine and many more. He is currently editing his first novel and can be contacted on twitter @matthew94544267.
Nicole L. DaffurnSunshine, surf and family are the corner stones of Nicky’s world. Being born and raised on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia gave her the opportunity to chase her dream of photography and later novel writing. She fell in love with fantasy and dystopian and crafted stories with strong men and powerful women. As well as her many contributions to chbb anthologies, her debut novel through Crushing Hearts and Black Butterfly - Courageous Souls - was released November 6 2014. Her Second Novel - The Darkness Within was published February 5th 2015. When she is not busy being an author, you will find her walking along the water with her husband or chasing after her two children.
Michael Cross
Michael Cross lives in Seattle, WA. This land is prone to lots of rain, fantastic adventures and the occasional flyby dragon. When Cross isn’t working on his next novel, he spends his time reading, modding steampunk inventions or working on his airship with his copilot Chihuahua. Cross dreamed of becoming a storyteller back when he was read stories like “The Odyssey” and legends of Roman soldiers and Arthur. He writes mostly paranormal, fantasy, New Adult and steampunk.
Faith MarlowIn the fifth grade, Faith Marlow discovered a fondness and talent for writing and has considered herself a storyteller ever since. In addition to writing, she is an avid reader, movie connoisseur, and a veritable repository for all manner of useless yet entertaining knowledge. Faith is proud member of the Crushing Hearts and Black Butterfly Publishing family. Her first novel, "Being Mrs. Dracula", which chronicles the lives of Count Dracula's three beautiful, yet very different wives. Valeria's story continues in the second installment of the series, "Being Dracula's Widow". Faith also has a Sci-fi/ horror series, The Dream Journal series. The first book in the series, entitled "The Nightmare Hunters", introduces readers to psychiatrist Dr. Anne Pate and her unlikely friend Maddie Jensen as they uncover the nightmarish truth behind the death of one of Anne's patients. In addition to her series, Faith is proud to be a part of several Crushing Hearts and Black Butterfly anthologies.
Faith lives in Tennessee with her high school sweetheart/ husband, Scottie and their son, Avery.
AJ SummerAJ Summer Mommy, wife, big sister, crazy friend and indie author, are just some of the
roles AJ Summer juggles on a daily basis. She loves tattoos, bad boys and
motorcycles. She enjoys writing darker, emotional stories and challenging her characters
to breaking point. If you love poetry, her books have that too.
Books by AJ: Guard My Heart. Runner. And her paranormal short, For Rhuine.
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