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February 2, 2016
3-star Reviews aren’t the end of the world. Hint: They actually help you.
Very good read for all authors…
T.E. Ridener- The Indie Author With A Dream.
When I published 180 Days I was really nervous that people would hate it and wouldn’t take me seriously in what I was trying to convey. The message, you ask?
Everyone deserves to be accepted for who they are, and everyone deserves love.
I knew a lot of my readers would shy away from the book because it wasn’t their ‘cup of tea’, and I was completely okay with that. It was a story that needed to come out. The voices were so loud, so demanding. So I sucked in a deep breath, crossed my fingers and toes, and uploaded it for publication.
What I did not expect, however, were so many 5-star reviews! Seriously. Every time a new review came in, it was 5-stars.
And that began to worry me because no book can be taken seriously if it has all 5-star reviews. Readers don’t trust a book that doesn’t…
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January 29, 2016
Dear Book World…
For the most part I love the book world…the books, the events, some of the amazing people from PAs, cover artists, fellow authors, and promoters. BUT there are several things I’d like to address at the possibility of sounding like a cold-heartless bitch. But I just have to get the shit off my chest. If you have issues with cussing I suggest you skip this post.
Facebook groups – If I wanted to be added to a fucking group…I’d do it myself. I’ve asked nicely but apparently no one gives AF. So then I started quietly removing myself not only from the group but the friend’s list of the person who added me without permission. And you know what? I still get added to groups I didn’t ask to be added to. How hard is it to post a status saying ‘hey I have a group if interested please add yourself’ or ‘hey Shakuita I have a group you might be interested in do you mind if I add you?’ Simple shit right…apparently not as I still get added to groups without my permission. I hate groups with a passion and I’m in as few of them as humanly possible. It’s rare that I add myself to a group and even rarer that I add people to groups without permission. It’s called common courtesy people…learn it!
While we’re on the subject of groups…if you have a group of 2K+ people and you decide to moderate it…cool that’s your right but for the love of all that’s holy please have more than yourself as an admin. The point to me of groups is to connect with either readers or other authors. If I have a question or sale on Monday but my post isn’t approved til Wednesday how the hell does that help me? It doesn’t that’s how.
Fundraisers, donations, or anything else you want to do to raise money for those in need…this is the one people may think I’m heartless over but IDGAF. You want to know why? Last summer I was a split second away from being homeless, car-less, and just plan about to lose my shit. I was behind and late on a lot of things but no one know about it. I was struggling to find a job and ended up taking one that I could barely work because of my disability but I sucked it up until I could find something else even though they only had me working about two days a week, which in MA is not shit! I had to suck it up and borrow money from a family member twice which I of course had to pay back. I was depressed and stressed for months. Now I’m not saying it’s a bad thing to ask for help but what I’m saying is I can’t help everyone especially when I can’t help myself and when I’m getting bombarded with dozens of requests for book donations, money donations, and tagged in this, that, or the other donation/auction post. It makes me irrationally angry. It’s like being put under a spotlight. If I’ve been invited to the event and decide not to participate don’t then tag me in individual posts. It’s like everyday someone is asking for money for something. We are all struggling for the most part. I help when I can when I want to. And as far as these auctions go the delivery of the prizes leave something to be desired. I did bid on stuff in the past and the service I received has turned me off from doing it again. It’s not my fault you donated a $150 package and started the bidding at $25 and that’s as far as it went. I still except to get $150 worth of service and not the $25 I ended up having to pay out of pocket. If you aren’t going to give the same level of service because the package went for way less than you expected it’s not my problem. Also the other service I won at auction I never even received. The person never responded to my messages and I didn’t see any evidence that they even did as asked. So NO I’m not donating shit else for anyone else unless I personally decide to. Bottom line it’s a shitty thing to do and takes away from the legitimate causes that could use attention but people have been screwed one too many times. Yes I could have gotten with the event coordinator and demanded my money back but that screws over the person the donation was for.
Bottom line I’m over it. So I don’t care who you are from now on…if you had me to a group I will delete you from my friends list. I don’t care how long we’ve known each other and I’m not donating my money to anyone who is running an auction of any kind. There are many assistance programs out there. I get it sometimes shit is hard and yes you need a little help. But I’m just over it. It seems people think authors are rich but I’m not. I’m barely taking care of myself so I can’t be always expected to try to take care of someone else. Maybe if I wasn’t getting notification after notification or had a bad experience I’d be more accepting but that’s not the case. Stop trying to make people feel guilty for not donating their money to someone else. And I’m not writing this to call out one particular person..there are several offenders. It’s not a one time thing…this is constantly all the effing time and I have other things to do with my time like write my next book, homework, or live my life. Sometimes I think the easy accessibility of the internet has made being in the book world harder. For the last two years of being an indie author I think I’ve been the most stressed in my life and I did 8 years of active duty military service and that’s saying something.
On a brighter note, it’s FRIDAY! Enjoy it :)
January 23, 2016
Cover Reveal – I Pick You by Jettie Woodruff
I Pick You
A Twin Duo Spin Off
By
Jettie Woodruff
Blurb
When I left Nashville, Tennessee, I knew deep in my heart I wouldn’t be back. I knew I would never be heard on every country music station around the world, and I would never step foot on the Grand Ole Opry stage. Cold hard guilt and responsibilities that I didn’t want forced me on a different path.
Me being responsible for an eighteen-month-old was a horrible idea. Me being a second grade teacher in a catholic school was plain ludicrous.
Life sucked, love hurt, and I didn’t know who to pick.
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Jettie Woodruff is a lifelong writer, living in a pretend world since she was a little girl. Jettie spent hours filling pages of spiral notebooks with a number two pencil and a wild imagination. Her very first story was a scifi of all things.
Jettie writes more along the lines of erotica now. She likes to keep her readers on edge, and deliver a story that will pull out every emotion possible. Writing on the edge of taboo and dark, Jettie hopes to distribute an adventure you’ll not soon forget.
Married for twenty five years, raising two boys and one girl has left lots of writing material. She has recently become a grandma to not one, but two of the most beautiful little girls on planet earth.
Jettie also hates doing this bio. That’s all you get. She loves to read and write. What else is there?
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January 10, 2016
Another year is upon us…
Yes 10 days into the New Years and so far not so bad. I have a busy year ahead and I just want to give you all a little update for what I have going on…
I’ll be in Vegas at the Rock & Read Vegas Author Event signing Jan. 16th from 11-6…Tickets can be purchased still here. If you can’t make it worry not as I’ll be in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Mar. 12th, Biloxi, Mississippi Mar. 19th, and Dublin, Ireland Oct. 8th.
My next release will be Blood of the Ancient Gods: The Beginning a prequel novel to my trilogy that I hope to release in 2017. This is just the set up. You can go to the pre order party here. And you can pre order for $0.99 here. The event will be Feb. 29-Mar. 4, 2016 and the release date is Mar. 8, 2016.
I’m putting together a virtual author signing here that will have 33 authors signing virtual autographs from the http://www.authorgraph.com website. Details will be in the event on Facebook. So make sure you RSVP! There will also be door prizes and participation prizes. Two each along with a few author giveaways from donating authors. The event will be from Feb. 8-12, 2016
I’ve been chugging away on Dark Indiscretions: Triple Cursed (Dark Indiscretions Series, Book 4) for the last few days and it’s moving along faster than I anticipated. Right now my tentative date is Dec. 2016 but if I continue how I’ve been I might be several months ahead of that. You can add it to Goodreads as of right now. More info to come later :) You can also read a sneak peek of the Prologue if interested here.
If you’re looking for something to read please check out my Amazon page!
My tentative releases for this year will be:
Blood of the Ancient Gods: The Beginning – Mar. 8th 2016
Snap Shot – co authored with L.M. Adams – Coming 2016
Dangerous Mate (Pride Wars Short Story, Book 2) – Coming 2016
Dark Indiscretions: Triple Cursed (Dark Indiscretions Series, Book 4) – Coming 2016
Kiss and Tell: Encounters of a Man Whore Vol. 1-6 – Bonus release if I have time. Companion to Kiss and Tell: Encounters of a Prostitute Vol. 1-6 which is now available
Lastly I’ll leave you with a teaser of Blood of the Ancient Gods: The Beginning…unedited and subject to change. Copyright 2016 Shakuita Johnson.
Prologue
THURSDAY
“It’s been decided then?” Loki asked.
The dark-haired, blue-eyed devil was the god of mischief and enjoyed his job very well. Loki was always up to this or that but he also had his moments of seriousness. Like now for instances. Changes were a foot and it was all hands on deck.
“Yes, six supernaturals residing in three different bodies. Two in each body,” Eris replied.
Eris, with her long blonde hair and golden eyes that saw everything, was the goddess of chaos and as such got along with Loki immensely. They were always getting into trouble causing havoc but lately things had started to slow down. They weren’t as powerful as they once were.
“I see. How will it be done?” Loki asked.
“Everything that’s human about them will be striped away and in its place only the monsters will remain.”
“Have the girls been chosen?”
“Not yet. That is where you come in. You will find the three humans best suited for the task.”
“Am I to know what creatures we will be creating? Which ones would be paired together? That way I can find proper candidates the first time.”
“Of course. Come, we must find Hecate, Fenrir, and Oberon. They will be the ones infusing the humans with the powers they deem appropriate.”
Eris and Loki went to search Domus, the mythical home for most of the gods, for the three gods that would be preforming the rituals on the human vessels. They would have the necessary details that Loki would need to find the perfect humans for the procedure. Picking the wrong ones could prove fatal and waste precious valuable time. Time that they were no longer sure they had left. Besides the gods were weak and likely to be able to preform the ritual only once so it was best things were done right the first time, as there probably wouldn’t be a second chance. Eris and Loki chatted quietly during their search about day-to-day operations of the remaining gods. Everyone was on edge and had every right to be. Their powers were fading everyday and soon there would be nothing left of them but memories. It was a problem they were desperately trying to avoid and this plan with the human vessels may just be the key. The sooner they found them the better.
***
Hecate looked up from her vanity when Fenrir and Oberon entered her room. Did they not know how to knock? They were the rudest gods she knew.
“Is there a reason you two have barged into my chambers? I could have been naked for all you knew,” Hecate, the goddess of witchcraft, said.
“We had an arranged meeting time so why would we knock? You’re not making any sense,” Fenrir, the god of wolves, growled.
Fenrir was always growling, perhaps it was the beast in him and Oberon was no better.
“Exactly,” Oberon, the god of dragons, huffed. “You should have been waiting expectantly for our arrival.
“The both of you should be checked for brain injuries,” Hecate said.
She turned back around to face her mirror and continued to brush her black hair. The red tips made her hair look as if it were on fire and back in her hay day it served well in scaring the natives. The purple eyes also helped with that particular scheme. Those were certainly the days, back when she was worshiped freely and often. Now, it was a wonder she had the strength to get out of bed in the mornings. All ready many of the gods had faded because no one prayed to them anymore. It was only the handful of witches that kept her going. It was the same for Fenrir and Oberon. People’s obsession with wolves and dragons were the only reason they hadn’t faded out as well. Before she could dwell to heavily on these travesties and her rapidly failing strength Fenrir’s voice broke into her thoughts.
“So what are we going to do about our worshipper problems?” Fenrir asked, getting right to the point of the meeting.
Hecate took in his glowing yellow eyes and gruff but handsome appearance. It was easy to mistake him for one of the wolves he loved so much. Anyone looking at him would be hard pressed not to fall to their knees and submit to his every command. Centuries ago he held command of legions and now only the wolves followed him but there were no battles to be fought. He was graying every year that his worshippers died. He wasn’t as young and vibrant as he once was but he was still just as handsome. It would only take new prayers reaching his ears to bring him back to his old self again.
“I believe I may have an idea. It will not only supply us with more worshippers but it will help us to defeat those gods who wish harm upon us,” Hecate said.
“Are you to tell us this plan, witch?” Oberon asked.
Hecate could see the smoke trails streaming from his nose when he spoke. Just like a dragon. He was constantly growling or roaring one thing or another. Too much time spent in his human form but it was getting harder and harder to change with all the technological advances of the modern world they now lived in. He could no longer fly high above the skies without notice or care. A few decades ago he’d tried and was nearly shot out of the sky. Now he was some odd mix between a dragon and a man, with his black tipped claws on human hands, and fangs longer than even Fenrir’s, and reptilian green eyes that sometimes glittered gold on a stunning human face.
“We will build up an army of supernaturals that will also serve as our worshippers. We will infuse them with the blood of two paranormal beings as well as our own to bond them to us. We will use human vessels to build up our ranks. They will give their gift to others they deem worthy of it by a simple transfer of their blood to the mortal. I will mix the blood of elves and fairies with mine and call my creation the Nymphacris,” Hecate stated.
Hecate watched the faces of Fenrir and Oberon as they thought over what she’d just told them. She could see the wheels turning in their heads and hoped they saw the genius behind her suggestions. It was the only way to guarantee they would have the strength to fight alongside their creations, by also ensuring they were worshipped by those sharing their blood.
“Interesting concept. I believe I can mix my blood with those of vampire and werewolf to create the Sucolupus,” Fenrir said.
“And if I mix my blood with witches and dragons, I can create the Pristis-Incantatrix. And before you object about the witches, you didn’t pick them and not much can be mixed with the blood of a dragon. Also the dragons won’t be able to shift to full dragons but smaller variations of them and the witch blood will help. Lastly, the human vessels we use will have to be very strong to handle such powers in their mortal bodies,” Oberon said.
“I wasn’t going to object to the witches, as I will still get power from them regardless. Now it is decided then. Eris should be arriving shortly with Loki so that we can let him know what we will need him to be on the lookout for in our vessels. We will only get one shot at this. Our powers are but a fraction of what they used to be and not a very big fraction at that. It will take just about all our strength to pull off this feat and it must go smoothly. There can be no mistakes,” Hecate said.
Their meeting was interrupted by a light knock on the door and the entrance of Eris and Loki.
“Good, we were just talking about you two,” Fenrir said.
“Yes, do come in. We don’t have much time and we need to get this done as quickly as possible,” Oberon said.
“What do you know so far of our plans Loki?” Hecate asked.
“Just that you want to create some sort of super soldiers but I’m confused on how it will benefit all of us gods and not just you three,” Loki said.
“I don’t know why you’re worried. There is always someone spreading mischief and chaos around,” Hecate said.
“True but they aren’t praying and worshipping Eris or me,” Loki said.
“We will ensure your survival for your assistance in this matter,” Oberon promised.
“Can we get that in writing?” Eris asked.
“Don’t you trust us?” Fenrir asked.
“Not even a little bit,” Eris said sweetly.
“Fine, we will negotiate a contract but for now we need to discuss what we are looking for,” Hecate said.
“I’m all ears and while I’m out looking for the perfect vessels, the three of you can draft a contract. I’ll look over it as will Eris and then I will tell you whom I’ve found. Sound fair?” Loki asked.
Hecate huddled in a small circle with Fenrir and Oberon and they discussed Loki and Eris’s terms. They seemed reasonable for now so they were in agreement.
“We agree. Now can we get on with it? We are running out of time,” Hecate said.
“I’m ready when you are. I need to know what you’re looking for in each of your vessels so I can procure the right ones,” Loki said.
“Yes, of course. I will start with my vessel. She must be slim and slight but also strong of will. Exceptionally beautiful and full of light and have features that could be confused with either elves or fairies. She must have an airy feel about her. I don’t know how else to explain it. The vessels must inspire loyalty and cunning,” Hecate said.
“I think that is enough information for me to go by. Who’s next?” Loki asked.
“My vessel must also be a she and one that has a darkness in her that most of the world would never know just by looking at her. She must be mysterious, quick, and lithe in build. The air around her must be charged and dangerous. Pretty much the opposite of what Hecate wants in a vessel,” Fenrir said.
“Okay, Oberon it’s your turn and then I’ll be off.”
“My vessel must have the art of seduction down but also the eyes of a predator. She will be thick-skinned and vibrant but also capable of great violence when pushed. She needs to be a natural-born leader or as Fenrir says an alpha of the pack but she also needs to be able to relinquish control sometimes and follow another best suited for the task,” Oberon said.
Loki thought over all the descriptions he was given and decided the best place to narrow down the search was to go to one of the human libraries and look into older news articles. A teen or young college student would be the best choice as they are more likely to survive the transformation to an entirely new being. He would have to tread carefully in his search so he wouldn’t draw too much attention to himself. He also didn’t want girls who were surrounded by the masses.
The more they blended instead of stood out would be a plus. There were a lot of pretty girls that didn’t have a harlem of people following their every moves. If he was being honestly with himself he was surprised the older gods trusted him with this task instead of going out and finding these vessels themselves. They did after all have enough power to teleport to earth and glamour their appearances. However, it wasn’t that sure about Oberon who was more beast than man. No point in questioning it, he was picked and he’d do the job to the best of his abilities.
“I will return as soon as possible. No less than a day or two. I know the perfect place to start,” Loki said.
He teleported out as soon as the words left his mouth to what the humans referred to as The United States of America in the center of the state of Maryland. Now to find a proper library and begin what could possibly be a longer search then he expected.
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January 8, 2016
Blog Tour – Genesis Box Set
Genesis Boxed Set
Genesis [jen-uh-sis]
Definition: an origin, creation, or beginning.
From demons, weres, and vampires, to dragons, shifters, and angels, GENESIS is the ultimate must-have boxed set for any urban fantasy & paranormal romance fan. GENESIS brings you eight new worlds to sink your teeth into. From some of the genre’s brightest talent, each title in this boxed set is the first installment of the authors’ respective series.
Featured in Genesis:
– The Devil You Know by J.M. Gregoire
– Ghost of a Threat by Beth Dolgner
– Everlasting Hunger by Brandy Dorsch
– Fallen by Julie Morgan
– Spark by K.C. Stewart
– The Mortal One by Shannon Bell
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The Devil You Know by J.M. Gregoire
Demon Legacy #1
Deziree Davanzatti is a thief by trade and to keep herself occupied between jobs, she owns and operates Onyx, a trendy nightclub for the supernatural citizens of New York City.
What else would a 400-something year old demon-human hybrid do with her spare time?
Following a drunken night of questionable decisions, the vampire Michael “Vegas” Tremayne leaves town with no explanation. Dez is left wondering if they made a mistake and if it cost her a price she wasn’t willing to pay – her best friend and confidant.
When he returns after two weeks of no contact, he comes bearing grave news that could potentially change the world forever….or end it all together. To make matters worse, they suspect that someone they know may be behind it all.
An extremely dangerous chain of events has been set in motion and it is up to Dez and Vegas, with the help of his brother Lucas, to find a way to stop it.
From the author of Burning, the short story prequel, comes The Devil You Know, the first full length novel in the Demon Legacy series by J.M. Gregoire.
THE DEMON LEGACY SERIES 
ABOUT J.M. GREGOIRE
Bestselling author J.M. Gregoire was born and raised in New Hampshire, USA and despite her abhorrence for any season that dares to drop to a temperature below seventy degrees, she still currently resides there with her two children and her two cats. Always a passionate reader, her love of urban fantasy books eventually morphed into a love of writing them. She is currently working on the Demon Legacy series and has a Demon Legacy spinoff series, the Killer Instinct series, coming soon.
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Ghost of a Threat by Beth Dolgner
Betty Boo, Ghost Hunter #1
Normal young women go on dates on Saturday nights. Paranormal investigator Betty “Boo” Boorman goes on ghost hunts in Savannah, Georgia, America’s most haunted city. She’s more comfortable around ghosts than guys, anyway.
A violent haunting forces Betty to team up with her rival ghost hunter, the arrogant Carter Lansford. When the violence is turned toward her, though, Betty knows she needs additional expertise. She enlists the help of a handsome stranger, who introduces himself simply as Maxwell, Demon.
Betty’s ghost hunting is cut short when she’s threatened and, finally, attacked. Either someone wants her to stay away from an investigation, or a demon hunter is targeting her. As Betty begins to fall for Maxwell’s mysterious charm, she starts to wonder if her life—and her soul—are worth the risk.
THE BETTY BOO, GHOST HUNTER SERIES 
ABOUT BETH DOLGNER
Beth Dolgner started writing short stories at a young age, and having a journalism teacher for a dad certainly set her on the right track. After she graduated from Florida Atlantic University with her degree in Communications, Beth began working as a freelance writer, journalist and public relations representative.
Georgia Spirits and Specters, Beth’s first book, debuted in the spring of 2009 and was followed by Everyday Voodoo in 2010. She has a lifelong interest in the paranormal and is an active member of West Georgia Paranormal Investigations.
Beth’s fiction debut came in October of 2011 with the publication of Ghost of a Threat, Book One of the Betty Boo, Ghost Hunter Series. Ghost of a Whispercontinues the paranormal romance series, which combines Beth’s love of ghost hunting and paranormal romance!
In her free time, Beth enjoys traveling, sewing and riding motorcycles. She and her husband Ed live in Atlanta, Georgia, with their five cats.
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Everlasting Hunger by Brandy Dorsch
Hunger Mates #1
Temptation, thy name is Ian Lochlan.
That was the thought running through Ellie Dawson’s head when her boss offered to escort her to a local vampire bar. Who would suspect that it was owned by him and that he would be the one to introduce her to all the pleasures of a vampire’s kiss?
Passion is a different beast when vampires are involved and Ellie faces love from two very sensual creatures. Tragedy strikes and Ian relinquishes her into the arms of his best friend – Jasper. Ellie struggles with the feelings aroused in her by both men but she knows nothing can stop the Hunger.
Can she survive loving two men and the past that continues to haunt her?
THE HUNGER MATES SERIES 
ABOUT BRANDY DORSCH
Brandy lives in Pittsburgh, Pa and dreams of running away and being an extra on The Vampire Diaries. She is a diehard reader that can’t breathe without adding something to her TBR list. She loves anything romance but has a special place in her heart for all things vampire related. She works and goes to school but her favorite activity is spending time with her husband and two sons.
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Fallen by Julie Morgan
Chronicles of the Fallen #1
Lisa Adams wants what every other woman wants: The perfect job. The perfect home. The perfect guy. When she receives the opportunity of a lifetime, Lisa has no idea what she’s actually signed up for. Her boss, who is tall, dark and incredibly sexy, starts making advances towards her and she’s having a hard time telling him no. Lisa begins seeing things that are scaring the Hell out of her. Nightmares are leaving her frightened.
Then there’s this new guy that’s come into her life. He brings a new light into the darkness that threatens to claim Lisa. He’s mysterious, heartwarming and kind. Not to mention the most beautiful man she’s ever met. But something with him seems to be off.
Faced with love, seduction, sacrifice and deceit, Lisa will find herself being pulled in two directions; one pursues her to claim her soul and the other will sacrifice everything to save her.
THE CHRONICLES OF THE FALLEN SERIES 
ABOUT JULIE MORGAN
Hailing from Burleson, Texas and growing up in the country with big tractors and bon fire parties, I would day dream about far off lands, hoping to one day get inside their worlds.
Always having a love of books and paranormal stories, I finally took the leap to begin writing with encouragement from my husband. Having worked in IT my entire career and finding my way to Central Florida, I spend free time writing new stories, putting together puzzles with my daughter or reading her children’s stories.
We are involved in Autism research and Autism awareness. To find out more how you can help, check outhttp://www.autismspeaks.org
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Spark by K.C. Stewart
Hailey Holloway #1
Copywriter by day, nerd by night, Hailey Holloway is living the post college dream. Her life may not be flashy and exciting but it’s enough for her. After a late night at work, Hailey stumbles upon two dragons brawling in the middle of Philadelphia. In an act of kindness and lapse of sanity, she comforts the dragon who was left behind to die. In doing so she inadvertently invited the soul of Dacea into herself for safe keeping. Hailey just wants to live her life as simply and quietly as possible but with the voice of a disembodied dragon in her head, she has little hope of achieving her goal.
Dacea will do anything to be free of Hailey, a human who is moments from checking herself into a psychiatric ward. He is grateful to be alive, but at what cost to his sanity? The dragon world is in upheaval. Green is at war with Red, and he is of no use to anyone while stuck with Hailey.
The solution to their problem is not without its risks. But just how far will Hailey go to be free of the dragon?
THE HAILEY HOLLOWAY SERIES 
ABOUT K.C. STEWART
K.C. Stewart is the self published author of the Hailey Holloway series and most recently, the Adirondack Pack series. All her life she had fantasized and day dreamed on a regular basis but it wasn’t until she began writing flash fiction and that she made those fantasies a reality. Now she has graduated to novels but still dabbles in the occasional flash fiction and short story. Because of her love for reading and the written word, K.C. is currently continuing her education at Clarion University for Library Science. When she isn’t taking photographs, studying or writing, she is supporting a very real gummy bear habit. Currently, she lives with her boyfriend, german shepherd and cats in central Pennsylvania.
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The Mortal One by Shannon Bell
The Mortal One #1
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you went looking for vampires? What if you secretly believed they existed? Dylan decides to go on a vacation of a lifetime in order to find herself. She begins in Romania, contemplating the existence of vampires and quickly realizes that she was wrong. Once she ends up in Florence, however, she is confronted with an immortal, Nico. She must be marked if she wants to live because she learned the truth of vampires. Nico catches her and her heart by surprise. The Mortal One is a whirlwind romance amidst vampire politics. Dylan must be marked for her safety, yet she is trying to be claimed by another vampire, thus making her time in Florence very complicated for her. She tests the bounds of her relationship with a vampire and tries to create a life for herself as the mortal one. The main setting of the book is Florence, Italy, where Dylan is in love with the history of the city.
THE MORTAL ONE SERIES 
ABOUT SHANNON BELL
Hi, I’m Shannon Bell, a freelance writer in Riverview, Florida. Don’t let the location fool you – I’ve written for clients all over the world. I am married and have a daughter that keeps me laughing or pulling my hair out, depending on her mood.
I have a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida in English with a concentration in Creative Writing. I am also a member of the Florida Writer’s Association, where I serve on the marketing committee.
I attend a variety of different writer’s conferences throughout the state annually, where I home my writing and editing skills. Writing is my life, my passion and my hobby. To say the least, I love to write. When I’m not writing, I usually have a camera or book in my hand. That, or I’m out with the fam!
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Valkyrie’s Vengeance by Melissa Snark
Loki’s Wolves #0.5
A thirty-year alliance that aligned wolves and hunters has shattered.
Victoria Storm leads a few surviving members of her pack in a desperate flight. As the only surviving child of their leaders, the she-wolf inherited the role of Alpha. The violent deaths of her parents and the man she loved left her devastated, and the lives of her followers depend on her decisions. Simple survival often conflicts with the demands of preserving her Norse heritage, so she must struggle to balance her duties as Freya’s priestess and Odin’s Valkyrie. When innocent children are abducted, she must set aside her differences and work with her worst enemy to rescue them.
THE LOKI’S WOLVES SERIES 
ABOUT MELISSA SNARK
Author Melissa Snark lives in the San Francisco bay area with her husband, three children, and a glaring of litigious felines. She reads and writes fantasy and romance, and is published with The Wild Rose Press & Nordic Lights Press. She is a coffeeoholic, chocoholic, and a serious geek girl. Her Loki’s Wolves series stems from her fascination with wolves and mythology.
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Juan by Crystal Dawn
Juarez Pack #1
Juan is living the wild and single life of a typical unmated male werewolf even though he has a fiancee a few states away. He has doubts about their relationship so he just puts off the mating while he enjoys the carnal life.
Amee isn’t as stupid as Juan thinks she is and she’s enjoying the single life to now that she knows what he’s up to. When he figures out what’s going on, he decides he’s ready to change his ways but is it too late? Will he have to make the ultimate sacrifice when Amee is threatened by rogues while trying to elude him? Juan’s made such a mess of their relationship, is there any way to salvage it?
Note: hot monkey sex including a menage makes this for mature readers only!
THE JUAREZ PACK SERIES
ABOUT CRYSTAL DAWN
When she’s not out hunting rogue vampires and werewolves, you can find her out exploring the galaxy. She can do it all without ever leaving her computer. She kicks ass and takes names, and puts it all down for the enjoyment of her readers. At least that’s what I thought she said. Writing came as a natural outlet for her overly creative mind. Channeling all the chaos into an organized form isn’t always easy, but a little chocolate and wine can go along way toward calming the inner wild child enough to concentrate on one of the hundreds of stories running through her mind. After her family and close friends, her biggest inspiration and favorite people, are her readers who she says are the most wonderful people in this galaxy and the next.
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December 23, 2015
PURE TEXTUALITY PR ADVICE: How present is your online presence?
Pure Textuality Public Relations
Yesterday I posted a link to a Pure Textuality PR blog post, but no one was able to access it. Turned out, there was a problem with my DNS on GoDaddy. This has now been corrected and the website is loading again. I apologize for the inconvenience. I’m reposting this now so everyone can view it. Thank you all so much for your patience!
Good morning, bibliophiles! Today I’m here to talk to you about your online presence. It doesn’t matter if you’re a book blogger or an author, well-established or a super-green newbie, to make it in this industry, you need to have an online presence. You may hate certain aspects of it, but the truth is most of your marketing and networking is done online, so it’s a necessary evil you must embrace if you want to experience a modicum of success.
In today’s post, we’re going to go…
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December 21, 2015
NEW RELEASE SPOTLIGHT: Callisto Carvanis: And A Legacy Was Born by Shakuita Johnson (@sljay1184)
What do you do when your parents have laid out your life for you? Do you accept those plans or make one of your own?
You met her in Dark Indiscretions: A Prequel and now delve further into the mind of a predator.
Take the journey as Callisto Carvanis becomes not only the first female Mooyer Society member but the head of the Carvanis family as well.
Witness how the lies, betrayals, and secrets turned her into one of the monsters … and find out how a legacy was born.
RELEASED DECEMBER 15TH!
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December 16, 2015
Callisto Carvanis is LIVE
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Callisto Carvanis: And A Legacy Was Born (Dark Indiscretions Chronicles, Book 1)
Photographer and Model: Mandy Hollis
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Synopsis:
What do you do when your parents have laid out your life for you? Do you accept those plans or make one of your own?
You met her in Dark Indiscretions: A Prequel and now delve further into the mind of a predator.
Take the journey as Callisto Carvanis becomes not only the first female Mooyer Society member but the head of the Carvanis family as well.
Witness how the lies, betrayals, and secrets turned her into one of the monsters … and find out how a legacy was born.
Release date: Dec 15, 2015
Special price of $2.99 until Dec. 26th price goes up to $3.99
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December 14, 2015
Callisto Carvanis: And A Legacy Was Born LIVE Dec. 15th, 2015
Cover Design: Cover to Cover Designs
Model/Photographer: Mandy Hollis
Teasers: Wycked Ink
Release date: Dec 15, 2015
Special price of $2.99 until Dec. 26th price goes up to $3.99
What do you do when your parents have laid out your life for you? Do you accept those plans or make one of your own?
You met her in Dark Indiscretions: A Prequel and now delve further into the mind of a predator.
Take the journey as Callisto Carvanis becomes not only the first female Mooyer Society member but the head of the Carvanis family as well.
Witness how the lies, betrayals, and secrets turned her into one of the monsters ... and find out how a legacy was born.
Release date: Dec 15, 2015
Special price of $2.99 until Dec. 26th price goes up to $3.99
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