Sunday, July 31, 2016

Join Me at the Summer Book Blast Event Today!


Come join me and many other authors at the SUMMER BOOK BLAST EVENT, hosted by Turning Another Page on Facebook. We'll be highlighting our paranormal, mystery/suspense, and thriller/horror books.

I'll be there from 2-2:30 et/ 1-1:30 ct. Come by and see what I'll be doing. You could win a prize! 


Saturday, July 30, 2016

Spoons







Amazing woodcarved spoons by Giles Newman. He resides in northern Wales and makes individually designed and hand crafted green wood spoons carved using only traditional hand tools. Find his work on instagram and etsy

Thursday, July 28, 2016

I'm a Guest Tonight on Deadly Reads Radio!



I'll be a guest tonight on Deadly Reads Radio, Journey into the Night, with Linda Barton on Blog Talk Radio! Show time is 10 pm et/ 9 pm ct. Come listen and join in the conversation! 

Edited to note that the Blog Talk Radio site was down for maintenance. So the show has been rescheduled for Tuesday, August 2nd, at 10 pm et/ 9 pm ct. I will be posting that new direct link on Tuesday. Thank you!

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Now Available in Print! LIONMEADE, a Sensuous Paranormal Fantasy Romance



Now available in print!

LIONMEADE

Paranormal Fantasy Romance
Word Count: 43.6K

$2.99 e/ $9.99 p



A kingdom rife with rumors of the evil that lays in wait on the fringes of the woods. Fairy tales of curses, animalistic beasts, and an inhuman prince. Lady Bethel has heard the stories all her life, but what she once thought were just stories told to keep a child in line could prove to be so much more.

The daughter of Lord Voril of Banderling, Lady Bethel spends her time following in her late mother’s footsteps, caring for the sick in the villages surrounding Banderling Mayne. While traveling home after dark, against her father’s warnings, Bethel and her guards are attacked by what she thought were wild animals, but she couldn’t be more wrong. When she awakens, she can’t remember much, but she remembers voices. Particularly one—her savior.

Adain has taken it upon himself to hunt down the beasts that threaten the kingdom. The number of attacks grows, but he will stop at nothing to end the monsters he knows all too well. Having been in exile all his life, he must remain the faceless benefactor to Lady Bethel, despite his growing feelings, for she can never know the reality of his world.

Tales will be told, truths will come to light, but above all, love will reign.


Warning! Contains a deep forest retreat, death, blueberries, possible solutions, attempted kidnapping, and a birth defect with unimaginable consequences.

Monday, July 25, 2016

Randi Cooley Wilson is My Guest Author Tonight on "Other Worlds of Romance" on Blog Talk Radio!

Join us tonight! Randi Cooley Wilson will be my guest author on "Other Worlds of Romance" on Blog Talk Radio. She'll be reading from her new release, VERNAL, A Royal Protector Academy Novel.

Show time is 11 pm ET/ 10 pm CT
Don't miss this dark urban fantasy romance!
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Serena has a bright future etched in stone.
Tristan has a dark past that haunts him.
Together, they have a love that can never be.

Sheltered, and unable to escape her bloodline, Serena St. Michael has spent the last two years training at the Royal Protector Academy. Struggling with a dark past, Tristan Gallagher’s current assignment is to protect a lifetime of secrets. One chance encounter will change everything. Serena must decide if she will follow her heart, forsaking all she’s ever known and risking a future worse than non-existence. Tristan will break every rule to save Serena, even if he can’t keep her. In their world of darkness, one love will ignite an ancient war. When pasts collide with the present, and secrets are revealed, will love be enough? Or will one lie destroy it all?

When you’ve hidden behind a mask for so long, would you reveal yourself for love? Vernal, the first novel in The Royal Protector Academy series is a dangerously exciting and darkly romantic tale that will take your breath away.

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

New! NEVERWYLDE, The Rim of the World, Book 4


New!

NEVERWYLDE
The Rim of the World, Book 4
Sensuous Sci-Fi Romance
Word Count: 42.4K

$2.99 e

On a half-world filled with danger and deception, the only thing keeping them sane and safe was their love.

They were no longer Terran and Seenecian. They were brothers-in-arms, fighting against a common foe.

With all new obstacles to face—a new climate, new enemies, and new personal issues for Kelen—the crew has their work cut out for them in this new territory. Already beaten down and broken, their food and water rations dwindling, and constant, non-stop attacks, it’s only a matter of time before they’re defeated.

On Neverwylde, you must learn to adapt. Protect those you love. But most importantly, be careful who, or what, you trust. 

Warning! Contains ice quakes, meat eaters, purple rooms, death, glowing stones, truth in advertising, dwindling supplies, and a catastrophe and separation that could end in disaster.


Monday, July 18, 2016

It's a New Release and Giveaway! NEVERWYLDE, The Rim of the World, Book 4

It's a new release and giveaway tonight on "Other Worlds of Romance" on Blog Talk Radio!

Come listen as I read from Neverwylde, The Rim of the World, Book 4, a sensuous sci-fi romance.

One lucky listener will win a copy!

Show time is 11 pm et/ 10 pm ct
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On a half-world filled with danger and deception, the only thing keeping them sane and safe was their love.

They were no longer Terran and Seenecian. They were brothers-in-arms, fighting against a common foe.

With all new obstacles to face—a new climate, new enemies, and new personal issues for Kelen—the crew has their work cut out for them in this new territory. Already beaten down and broken, their food and water rations dwindling, and constant, non-stop attacks, it’s only a matter of time before they’re defeated.

On Neverwylde, you must learn to adapt. Protect those you love. But most importantly, be careful who, or what, you trust. 

Warning! Contains ice quakes, meat eaters, purple rooms, death, glowing stones, truth in advertising, dwindling supplies, and a catastrophe and separation that could end in disaster.

Excerpt and buy links.

Sunday, July 17, 2016

Six on Sunday - NEVERWYLDE, The Rim of the World, Book 4

Six paragraphs from Neverwylde, The Rim of the World, Book 4, a sensuous sci-fi romance.

Releasing June 19th, and now available for pre-order!

    1.     The others waited expectantly. Finally, Kyber gave a single slow nod. “We must accost whatever is out there. We do not know if that creature is aware of these tunnels. If we leave, and it does have knowledge of them, it might track us. If it is unaware of their existence, it may be able to sniff us out. Either way, we cannot take that risk.”

    2.     Kelen soon noticed the further Hoov led them down the tunnel, the slower everyone moved. It wasn’t because they were being cautious. It was because they were all past the point of exhaustion. With all they had been through these past few weeks, their stamina was shot. Old wounds hadn’t had the chance to heal before new ones were incurred. Worse, their senses were overloaded from constantly trying to keep themselves alert and attentive to their surroundings.

   3.     Falling forward was like taking a plunge into the unknown. Her heart leaped into her throat as she launched herself off the platform. She saw the trap door-like opening rise in front of her face, but instead of being swallowed in darkness, a pair of strong hands caught her mid-thigh and lowered her to the ground.

    4.     Kyber gently extracted himself from Kelen, lowering her to the floor. She’d finally succumbed to sleep, for which he was grateful. Her bleeding was playing havoc with her body, on top of everything else she’d endured. Although she was managing to keep herself together, in spite of the added stress of their current situation, he could sense she was close to breaking. And there was nothing he could say or do for her to make things more bearable, other than to keep reassuring her of his presence and support.

   5.     Kyber threw up his hands, talons fully extended, and let out a roar. The other Seneecians joined him, and the sound of their growls reverberated inside the enormous cavern. Their show of force was more than intimidating. For a second, her initial fear of Kyber’s race, her trepidation she thought she’d overcome, returned. Seeing and hearing their challenge sent chills through her body, and she shuddered. Kelen then realized all five Seneecians had formed a human barrier in front of her and her fellow crew members. She noticed Mellori and Jules holding their blasters with both hands, but kept them hidden behind the Seneecians. She glanced behind her where Dox and Sandow were holding back.

   6.     “Like you, I wish to be cleansed and brushed free of all this grit. This wound in my side, when I think it is starting to heal, it reopens and the anguish begins anew. Like you, there are foods I regret I will never enjoy again. I miss feeling whole and well and strong. Strong enough to protect you.” He kissed her temple. “I miss Seneecia as much as I believe you miss Earth. I miss watching the falling moons on my world, and the winds that smell of heesia mint and opal wood. Kelen, there are nights I have dreamed of taking you there.”

    Links.

Friday, July 15, 2016

Come to the Virtual Book Con on Facebook! I'll Be There, Along With Some Great Giveaways!
















Come by Facebook and meet some new-to-you authors! Great prizes! And I'll be there from 4-5 PM ET/ 3-4 PM CT with Amazon gift cards!

Link.

Thursday, July 14, 2016

Flower Grenade - Throw & Grow




Throw and grow flower grenades designed by artist Tony Minh Nguyen and Snowhome. The grenade shaped, clay pot contains buttercup, poppy and ryegrass seeds with the idea being to drop them in desolate places so the pot smashes and the seeds can grow.

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Dry Terrain of the American West Captured in a Brief Moment of Color by Guy Tal










The Badlands region in the America West is known for its arid and unforgiving vegetation. The harsh environment is lifeless, but every so often it sprouts a delicate beauty of wildflowers. Photographer Guy Tal was there to capture this rare sight. He says:  “On rare years wildflowers burst into a stunning display of color, transforming the desert into a veritable garden for just few precious days.”