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Returned to Facebook as EG Writes

After over three months and 150+ trouble reports submitted via Instagram and my other Facebook accounts, I created a new account as EG Writes.

I have lost ten years of history and cannot access my EG Manetti Author page or Twelve Systems page. Because those pages are associated with the suspended account, I cannot recreate them. I will work that through in the next few months.

Meanwhile, please follow or friend EG Writes so I can find everyone.

In other news, I will have two releases this fall.

September 19 ~ Fletcher: Thornscore, Volume 2

October ~ Sabotaged: Nightingale, Volume 1 as part of the Pets in Space 9 anthology!

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Fletcher Sneak Peek 3!

Fletcher is in editorial review and on tracker for 9/19! This sneak place takes place at Katleen's cotillion. The same party at the end of CHRYS appears in the first 25% of Fletcher!

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Clarice scanned the gathering, pretending to be interested in the illusionist entertaining in a small alcove. Katleen was dancing with Douglas, sparkling with excitement. There was no question her cotillion was a triumph. Monsignor swept past; his tender expression fixed on Lilian’s animated countenance. For all Clarice scoffed at romantic nonsense, she could not avoid a stab of envy. Lucius Mercio would upend the galaxy for the woman he loved.

A warm voice rumbled in her ear. “Would you trust me with a dance?”

Fletcher? She turned to meet his uncertain expression. “Trust? Your honor is unquestioned.”

“Thank you, but my coordination is another matter. Are you well?”

His chagrined smile was a shadow of his former charisma, but it warmed Clarice in odd ways and places. She placed her fingers on his extended wrist. “Master Chin’s potions work miracles. I have not even a bruise. A dance with you would be a delight.”

At his lowered brow, she tapped his wrist. “What ails you? Where is the flirting? The jest. I have waited years for this.”

His eyes flared wide. “What say you?”

If asked later, she could not voice what possessed her, but at least he had lost that stern, stoic expression. “Fletcher Detrenti. Handsome, charming, and a savior of apprentices with more courage than wit. I have fantasized about dancing with you since that festival brawl.” A spark of laughter lit his eyes, a shadow of the daring moon-racer echoed in his expression. His free hand closed over hers, trapping it against his wrist. “Then, by the Five Warriors’, let us enjoy a fantasy.”

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Indie Spotlight: A Fox Woman, Her Pet, & Some Sentient Murderous Birds

In celebration of my invitation to join Pets In Space 9 for the next few months, Indie Spotlight will feature stories from my fellow authors in the anthology. I will feature a title from a previous Pets in Space (PISA) anthology where available.

First up, R.J. Blain with her contribution to PISA 7, where in a far future universe, a genetically modified woman with fox features finds romance and adventure with murderous bird-like aliens.

Somehow, I managed to miss PISA 7, but R.J.'s contribution to PISA 8 takes place in the same unaversive with the same murderous birds and is a super fun 4-stars.

When scavenger and hybrid fox Viva comes across a derelict in empty space, what she and her furry partner, Pandora, discover puts them on a collision course for adventure, fame and wealth—assuming she survives the experience. Teaming up with the derelict's living cargo isn't wise, but the handsome stranger might hold the key to the ship and its many secrets. Add in some pirates out to profit from Viva's living head, and she's in for a wild ride.

Delivering the cargo to its rightful owner is the right thing to do, but getting the job done will test her skills, her sanity, and her limits.



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Secret Project Revealed: Pets in Space 9!

I have been a fan of the Pets in Space anthology since the first volume, where I discovered Veronica Scott, among others. Since then, each new anthology has contained fabulous SFR stories and at least one new-to-me author who has become a favorite.

When Carol Van Natta invited me to contribute to this year's anthology, I was thrilled and there was only one possible answer; YES!

Sabotaged, is the first in the Nightingale series that follows some of the favorite Twelve Systems Chronicles characters as they explore the newly discovered Thirteenth System.  
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For those unfamiliar with the anthology, each science fiction romance novella has a pet or animal as a main character.  The anthology donates  10% of the preorders and first month's sales to Hero Dogs, the fabulous charity that trains service dogs for disabled veterans and first-responders.

Pre-orders will open 8/27.

THE AUTHORS OF PETS IN SPACE 9
Asterisks(*) for authors newly welcomed to Pets in Space

R.J. Blain ~ USA TODAY Bestselling Author ~ "Failed Colony"
Demelza Carlton* ~ "Daedalus"
Leslie Chase ~ USA TODAY Bestselling Author ~ "Royal Cargo"
Kenzie Kelly* ~ "Khanet"
Evelyn Lederman* ~ "The Purrfect Trip"
E.G. Manetti* ~ "Sabotaged"
S.J. Pajonas ~ USA TODAY Bestselling Author ~ "Winta's Perfect Pair"
Honey Phillips ~ USA TODAY Bestselling Author - "The Lone Cyborg"
Greta van der Rol ~ Award-Winning Author ~ "The President's Daughter"
Carol Van Natta ~ USA TODAY Bestselling Author ~ "Starlane Crossroads"

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Indie Romance Spotlight: Magic & Mayhem

I will admit I bought this book because of the title. A title that proves accurate is accurate in all the best ways. Our heroine, Mira, is possessed by a demon—not as in hellspawn, but a creature of energy from a different plane of reality. Part crusader, part vigilante, Mira lives on the fringes of a society that would imprison her, or worse, if they found out what she is and what she can do. Her demon passenger is never named but has a distinct and engaging character.

In a change from the more common alpha-take-charge male, Ty is filled with self-doubt but keeps putting one foot in front of the other. The author does an excellent job of balancing the page-turning action with the trust-building dance between the two main characters.

Possessed by a demon since she was eleven years old, Mira Fuentes maintains a fragile alliance with the snarky soul who shares her body. Together they hunt down unstable Rifters-- demon-controlled humans bent on causing chaos in the mortal realm. But when a routine hunt leads to a powerful Rifter with plans for Baltimore, Mira quickly finds herself in over her head and at the top of the city's Most Wanted.

Recently retired from the PTF after losing his partner, Ty Williams now works for the Baltimore PD and keeps his distance from cases involving magic. But when a person dies of clearly magical causes and the PTF doesn't have any agents to spare, Ty is the closest thing the department has to an expert. Saddled with a new partner he doesn't want and a mountain of self-doubt, it's his job to track down a suspect who looks suspiciously like the one-night-stand he brought home from the bar last night.

Mira will have to set her trust issues aside and enlist the help of a man determined to uncover her secrets if she hopes to learn the identity of the demon's host and prevent the human race from becoming meat puppets for the denizens of the Rift.

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Indie Spotlight: Future Magic

There is a subset of urban fantasy that I categorize as 'Magic Invades.' In these stories, there is a pivotal event where magic becomes real on Earth.

In a Jonathan Moeller's Cloak Mage series, the magic comes when an Elven Queen breaks through the barriers between worlds and conquers Earth in 2013. Since elves live very long lives, 300 years later, she is still the high queen ruling a stagnant earth where technology has advanced by inches.

Although the books are very much Nadia's story, her husband, Riordan, is a fully formed character who adds significant dynamism to the narrative in the manner Roarke gives to the Eve Dallas books. The passion between the two is palpable, but it is 'fade to black' on the steamy scale.

While the romance brings depth to the narrative, it does not overshadow the action, adventure, and intrigue that keep the pages turning.

There are 9 titles in the Cloak Mage series, the most recent published in 2023. There are also 12 books in the precursor series, Cloak Games, and it appears those books cover the romance that leads to Nadia and Riordan's marriage. I happened on these books through a 99c sale on the Cloak Mage Omnibus. I had no trouble following the stories without having read the first series.

My name is Nadia, and I’m an errand girl.

Except my boss is the High Queen of the Elves.

And my errands for her involve spying on people. Or stealing things. Or hunting down monsters. Or, on occasion, killing people.

But this time she wants me to solve a murder.

And unless I find the killer, I’m going to be his next target…because dragons never forgive a murder.

Blurb for the first book in the set

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Sneak Peek 2! FLETCHER: Thornscore, Volume 2 #SFR

I am so sorry to delay the release. The debacle with my EG Facebook Account burned far more cycles than I could have imagined.   As a result, I have fallen behind on Fletcher.  In the meantime, here is a sneak peek into what is coming.

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Mulan’s flame! His feet flew past the border of his training square, momentum hurtling him at Clarice. Shocked black eyes met him; her lush lips parted in surprise. Twisting, he hit the mat hard, his right foot catching her and knocking her down. Horrified, his heart pounding, he scrambled across the mat, seeking the fallen woman. “Clarice?”

Rolling toward him, she found her knees. Almond-shaped eyes wide, she blinked at him. “That was unexpected. Are you well?”

“Misjudged a handspring.” Pushing to his feet, Fletcher reached for her. “Did I injure you?”

Taking his hand, she rose to her feet, the grace of her movements easing his fear. Her free hand rubbed her hip. “A bruise. Is it naught that the Master Medic’s potions cannot correct.” Her expression turned to concern, her gaze running over him. “Are you well?”

He had at least eight inches and three-stone on the delicate woman. There was no cause for her pity. “My apologies.”

Instantly, regret flooded Fletcher at his harsh tone. Clarice’s expression flattened into polite neutrality. “None required. It was naught.”

Seeking words that might mitigate his rudeness, he was acutely aware of the murmurs and stares of those around him. It was too much. Jerking a nod, he returned to his square.

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Indie Spotlight: Role Play Age Play

Ever since Fifty Shades of Gray made the best-seller lists, BDSM has come out of the closet and into the mainstream. The BDSM romance variants are as diverse as any other sub-genre, and the levels of heat are wide-ranging. Recently, a subset of role-play--age-play--has become popular with a slew of Daddy Dom novels.

Having met USA Bestselling author Pepper North at the recent Space Coast Book Lovers conference, I was intrigued when one of her Daddy Dom titles showed up in a bookbub deal. Curious, I checked it out.

This is the second novel I have read in this sub-genre, and while I enjoyed it, they age-play dynamic doesn't resonate for me in the smexy parts--my personal taste, the writing was well done.

However, the story was great, with lots of suspense driving the narrative, and the characters were engaging. I love that the Shadowridge Guardians MC was law-abiding (more or less) along the lines of BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse) with a focus on community service rather than the one-percent criminality of Sons of Anarchy. I would have liked a little more character development, but overall, it is a fun read with a satisfying ending.

“Little girl, I’m only going to ask one more time…”

Things have not been going Ivy Jenkins' way recently–well, until Steele Mattson rescues her. Being thrown away like garbage does a job on a woman’s self-confidence and bravery. Add in scrambled memories from a head injury and Ivy knows she qualifies as a hot mess, even if she is the bank branch manager.

Steele’s father established the Shadowridge Guardians MC. He’s as dedicated to protecting the good citizens of his city as he is to creating the perfect weld on an old-school chopper, and he doesn’t mind getting his hands dirty to take care of problems. When he finds the petite woman in a very bad situation, he dives in to help. What he doesn’t expect is to discover the rescued treasure is his.

He’ll stop at nothing to hunt down those who endangered her and make them pay.

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Indie Romance Spotlight: It's A Dangerous Galaxy

The colonization of other worlds has been a staple of science fiction. What happens when the world's rulers allow humans with grudging acceptance?

In Bella Blair's universe, unexpected romance occurs between the ruling warlords and the female human settlers.

She was given to me as a tribute, but soon she becomes the master of my heart.

ALAHNA : Many generations ago, humans fled to the planet Thyre, which is ruled by warlords. Each year, our outposts pay tribute to the Thyres for their protection and for allowing us to live on their land.
This year, we are short on horses and so I'm chosen to be part of the tribute given to the Warlord of Grymburg. I don't know what awaits me, but I wasn't prepared for the warlord to take my breath away and claim me the moment he laid eyes on me.


BROGAN : The humans, a tolerated species on Thyre, have many uses, but by far their greatest asset is their talent to breed horses.
When it's time to collect this season's tribute, I'm dismayed that they' re us ing e human kallinies to pay their debts instead of the horses I expected. At least until my eyes land on her. The most delectable kallini I have ever seen and who soon heats my cold warlord heart. Before I know it, she even brings pets into our home.

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5 STARS!
E.G. Manetti , has taken painstaking words and pages to have the reader fall in love with this young man . . . Needless to say, I loved this book! ~ Paranormal Romance Guild, October 2023.

At the outer edge of the galaxy, on a backwater planet, to claim their future, Chrys must confront his past, and Verity overcome her fears.

CHRYS
A hero of the battle for the Thirteenth System, for over a decade, Chrys fought for a place in one of the mighty cartels. Success is within his grasp when a mysterious bequest from his home world sends him across the galaxy. Caught between his past and his duty, Chrys takes his engineering partner with him. As the voyage unfolds, he discovers a lovely woman in the place of his battle comrade.

VERITY
Verity endured over a decade of servitude for a chance at a brighter future. She has harbored a hidden crush on Chrys for years, wanting him to view her as a desirable woman and not only a battle comrade and business associate. She survived a battle with evil, and in victory, she will fight for her dreams.

When Chrys falls under suspicion of murder, it will take all their courage and wit to free him.

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