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September 28, 2014
September 27, 2014
Tomorrow Wendell – R. M. Ridley
Another review from a Blogger who volunteered their time to help an Indie Author.
Both idie writers and readers owe a great deal to these people.
Originally posted on Space and Sorcery:
I received this book from the author, in exchange for an honest review.
Private investigators and magic are common ingredients in Urban Fantasy novels, but in “Tomorrow Wendell” they are used and mixed in a new and interesting way, blowing a breath of fresh air in the genre with its fascinating combination of noir and supernatural.
Jonathan Alvey is a P.I. and also a practitioner, i.e. a performer of magic in the city of New Hades – an interesting choice of name at that. In this world, magic and the metaphysical exist side-by-side with everyday life but never cross because, as Alvey explains at some point, people school themselves to see only what is acceptable: consensual reality is the lens through which average citizens choose to filter and un-see details that are outside of accepted experience.
“…as we get older, we are taught that our imaginary friends are not only…
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Filed under: Writing
September 26, 2014
Book Review: The Accidental Apprentice (ARC)
Originally posted on The Reading Bud:
Author: Anika ArringtonRelease Date: October 4, 2014
Series: Not sure
Genre: NA | High Fantasy
Edition: e-book (epub)
Pages: 180
Publisher: Xchyler Publishing
Interest: Requested by publisher
Source:Xchyler Publishing
Blurb
Brilliant and ambitious, Rezdin the Wizard has one goal: impress the king, but he answers to Baron von Dappenshien who refuses him access to Court. However, before Rezdin can maneuver himself into the limelight, the king arrests von Dappenshien for treason, and Rezdin goes to ground. The wizard finds himself dependent upon the wits and good will of one starving street urchin. But what can he offer little Tommy in return? When old dangers and new alliances rear their menacing heads, Rezdin must decide where his true loyalties lie, and what to do with his newfound entourage of one.
Review
4+1/2
Positives:
The Accidental Apprentice is a wonderful and fascinating book, full of magic! I liked everything about…
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September 24, 2014
A Week – I Survived a Whole Week!
This morning, after doing the homestead rituals of freeing and feeding the multitudes of animals, I filled my travel mug with fresh coffee and assuring the dog I’d be back soon…went and got my wife. One week alone survived!
She is home now and things can fall back into the normal routine, including me NOT getting up an hour early and dealing with all the animals.
At least nothing major or traumatic happened while she was gone and I did, in fact, do work – as opposed to loafing about watching endless Netflix.
Life is working out all right for the most part, and although I have many pokers in the fire, I think it is going to work out just fine…maybe even real good.
Filed under: Homesteading, MIscellaneous
September 22, 2014
Seductive Supernaturals Cover Reveal
Cover Reveal info for the
Seductive Supernatural Boxed Set
Bad boys, tortured alpha heroes, and kick-ass heroines all come together in 12 steamy full-length paranormal romance novels and novellas from NY Times, USA Today, and national bestselling authors! Whether you’re looking for tantalizing dark tales or the humorous side of the supernatural, you’ll get werewolves, vampires, fallen angels, monster hunters, and ghosts—every one of them a hot temptation you won’t be able to resist…
DIABLO SPRINGS by Erin Quinn: Gracie Beck vowed that she would never to return to Diablo Springs, but the haunted town lures her back—along with the man who betrayed her years ago. Reilly broke her heart with his lies. Now, he wants a second chance to win her, but can they survive the ghosts of Diablo Springs?
VAMPIRE REBORN by Caridad Pineiro: Would you be reborn for love? Ryder Latimer, sexy Southern vampire, will have to make one of the most difficult choices in his undead life: Become human again or protect his new wife and child.
SHADOW FALL by Erin Kellison: Just discovering her magic, ballerina Annabella Ames didn’t mean to summon a dark wolf from Twilight, nor the tempting fallen angel Custo Santovari, who has no place in Heaven. The cunning wolf stalks them relentlessly, and danger seduces as they fight for redemption and love.
NIGHT ANGEL by Lisa Kessler: When Colin Flynn returns home to Ireland, the immortal Night Walker’s flesh has healed, but the scars hide a broken spirit. Juliana Duffy plays piano in spite of her deafness, challenging him to redefine himself and find the strength to battle an ancient enemy.
SHADOWS TILL SUNRISE by Chris Marie Green: Two monster hunters fighting a star-crossed attraction and one bloodthirsty phantom leaving a trail of death… Can love survive till the sun rises?
A SHADOW AT TWILIGHT by Mary Leo: They say Hotel Colorado is haunted, but when Dillon Spencer appears in his hotel room to find Hilly Thompson, his assistant, soaking in the tub, he begins to question whether or not he’s alive, dead, or caught in another dimension.
MORE THAN FIENDS by Maureen Child: At 32, Cassidy Burke discovers she’s a legendary Demon Duster. But she’s got bigger problems than some pesky demons. Like, Logan Miller–first love, baby daddy to her genius daughter is back. Then there’s Devlin Cole, a walking orgasm with too many secrets. Cassidy’s life is out of control and about to get way too interesting.
IMMORTAL POSSESSION by Cassi Carver: When Dr. Evelyn Vale is paired with Immortal Bounty’s sexy commander to go undercover and infiltrate a supernatural body-trafficking ring, she’s eager to get to work. Until she learns the catch… To crack this case, he’ll need to possess her body.
FOREVER ROSE by Janet Wellington: Tarot cards predict a dangerous journey for Taylor Rose, but she doesn’t expect to travel back to 1888 San Diego. What the cards didn’t predict was falling for a man bent on revenge, a helpful ghost, and spooky séances. Is she there to prevent a murder or to find love?
WELCOME HOME, VAMPIRE by Theresa Meyers: Corporal Cole Wagner lost his humanity in war – literally. Turned into a vampire by the military’s Vector Force, he’s the ultimate weapon, but when he returns home to set the past right, will the enemy stop at nothing to get him, including threatening the life of the woman he loved, and lost, before?
VAMPIRE MAGIC (Blood Genie, books 1 and 2) by Sheri Whitefeather: Two tenderly romantic, wildly erotic stories featuring supernatural hybrids (vampires/genies) who grant wishes for the exchange of blood.
WILD NIGHTS WITH A LONE WOLF by Elisabeth Staab: A mandatory vacation lands Agent Sherri Walker in bed with a local werewolf. Asher Hughes walked away from his outlaw pack but couldn’t ditch the bad blood. Together they’ll have to pull off one hell of an act to get out of treacherous territory alive.
Don’t miss out on the Pre-Launch Facebook Party! Excerpts and Giveaways…
Pre-Launch Party for the SEDUCTIVE SUPERNATURALS boxed set
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September 21, 2014
I’m going to Ad Astra if it kills me…
There are two very good reasons that I’m going to attend the annual Toronto fan based writer convention known as Ad Astra.
One is that everyone in my publishing company keeps going to cons and I’m jealous. Yup – there I said it. I have only been to two cons in my life – World Horror (2007)and World Fantasy (2012)- and loved both experiences. So when I remembered that there was an annual con, essentially in my back yard, I decided I was a fool not to take advantage of it.
The second reason I am going is marketing. I know I have to do all I can to market myself and my writing. This con will give me the opportunity to try and do some ‘grassroots’ marketing. I have a hope/plan in the works to aid me in this endeavour that I believe will go a long way to getting more people’s eyes on my work.
So having decided I am doing this – and not just this year but every year – I now have to actually figure out how to make this happen. They just released where the con is taking place – the same hotel/convention center as the World Fantasy I was at – and the room rates
Room rate isn’t bad at all either …all things considered. Looking at around $500 for the weekend (admission and room – if I stay the full length I’d like to).
This doesn’t include fuel for getting there.
Going to say $600 total, and be pleasantly surprised if I have change left over.
How? Don’t ask the tough questions of me.
I have already set a things in motion based around my being at this con. It may be an expense I can’t really afford, but it is also and opportunity and outlet I can’t afford to ignore.
Who knows – maybe my book sales will soar over the next couple of months and I can pay my way with that.
Filed under: MIscellaneous Tagged: Ad Astra, conventions, fans, readers, Toronto, World Fantasy Con., World Horror Con, writers
September 19, 2014
Shades of Pink – Two!
During all of October, we’ll post teasers for the stories, interviews of the authors and blog posts. Find them all on Kallysten’s blog, along with a FAQ, and of course the link where you can donate and help this worthy cause.
As you may know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Last year, the first Shades of Pink event raised over $10.000 through more than 1300 donations!
For our second year, 22 authors have allied for 1 cause: fundraising for research. Their gift to everyone who makes a donation? A romance anthology (ebook) titled Shades of Pink (volume 2), totaling almost 150.000 words / about 400 pages as a PDF.
The suggested donation is $5. Funds are raised via Stayclassy.org and all proceeds go directly to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Readers can also donate to the charity organization of their choice (with a focus on breast cancer) and email their receipt to receive their copy of the anthology in either PDF, ePub or mobi (kindle).
Who: Catherine Bowman, Mitzi Calderone, Vivien Dean, JJ and TA Ellis, Sabrina Garie, Nina Day Gerard, T. Hammond, Susan Harris, Laura Hunsaker, Kallysten, Amara Lebel, Alicia J. Love, Deelylah Mullin, C. Deanne Rowe, Cynthia Sax, DJ Shaw, Alice Stark, Ashley Suzanne, Gill Taber, Natasza Waters, Zoe York, Angela Yseult
When: Now through November 15th.
What: 22 short stories, including…
4 paranormal, 1 sci-fi, 11 contemporary, 1 historical, 2 military, 3 BDSM, 2 YA (some stories have more than one genre)
3 spicy (ménage or kink), 7 sexy (explicit sex scenes), 12 sweet (no sex)
A couple of vampires, about three dozen humans including soldiers, geeks, teachers, librarians, writers, survivors, bosses, rock stars, teens, mages, wives, husbands and fiancés, 1 succubus, 1 genie, a few aliens, some werewolves and other shifters.
Pink, pink and more pink, including tattoos, plenty of flowers, precious stones, jewelry, a bookmark, a drawing, ropes, lingerie, a car, a bag, a vase, various clothes, an anteater and a squirrel.
Where: Kallysten’s blog
Here you’ll find links to teasers for the stories, interviews of the authors and blog posts during all of October, a FAQ, and of course the link where you can donate and help this worthy cause.
Filed under: Publishing, Writing Tagged: anthology, Breast Cancer, cancer, Donation, ebook, Fundraiser, Research, Shades of Pink, short stories
September 18, 2014
September 17, 2014
A New Blog!
My beta reader has started her own blog!
She also is the beta reader for a number of other authors of all different types of genre, so I’m sure she’ll have plenty to write about if your interested in books… and I’m sure you can get her to talk about fly fishing too if you ask.
I expect this will be a fun blog to follow so head on over and check it out.
Filed under: MIscellaneous, Publishing, Writing
