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Monday, July 6, 2015

Blog Tour: Daughter of Light Trilogy By Heidi Garrett @heidigwrites @GHBTours






Isolt's Enchantment: the beginnings
Daughter of Light Trilogy #0.5
By- Heidi Garrett
Genre- YA Fantasy/Faerie Tales


Long before the half-faerie Melia was born in the mortal world, the god Vulcan married Isolt of the Waters. When she betrayed him, the seeds of a great war were planted in the Void.


In Idonne, a young scholar studies Isolt's story, along with tales of dwarf magic and the birth of a malevolent entity in the Void, Umbra. The stories awaken his dream of a life filled with adventure and heroism.


  

Review: Dating Wars (Federal Agent Chronicles #2) by Ravyn Rayne @BlushingRavyn @writeawaybliss






Dating Wars ny Ravyn Rayne
Federal Agent Chronicles #2
Publisher: Blushing Books
Expected Publication: July 2015




When a serial rapist and murderer targets women on an online dating website, FBI Agent Leslie Hunter must pose as a potential match at a bar. How hard could it be? She's been dating online for years.

While undercover, Leslie meets a handsome gentleman. She can't tell Kevin her profession without ruining the investigation. How long can she keep this man out of danger without revealing she's an FBI Agent?

A taste of pole dancing, phone sex, and spankings combined with a lick of danger. A romantic erotica story that's sure to leave your heart racing and pleased afterwards.


Recommended for readers 18+. Can be read as a standalone.


Excerpt from the Dating Wars:

“Hey sexy.” I hear Kaitlyn’s voice and my eyes widen glancing up, as the dancers are once again on the bar.

“Kai?” I can’t stop myself from calling her by name. I’ve always seen the dark-haired agent in a pants suit, one rare occasion a skirt. This is something else entirely.

Kevin removes his drink from the bar. “You know the dancer?”

Kaitlyn is up there wearing nothing more than a red g-string bikini. Her brunette locks cascade down her back and her makeup looks like a hooker must have put it on her. She’s got thick turquoise eyeliner and lime green glittery eye shadow.

“Long story. We used to work together.” It’s not a lie but in the way Kevin’s mind is ticking, he must think I had been an exotic dancer. Not the case! Though, what harm could come from him believing it to be true? It is safer for everyone, than Kevin knowing I’m working undercover.

Kevin laughs and his cheeks redden. I’m guessing it’s the beer. He’s looking over Kaitlyn a little too intimately and long for my pleasure.

“Quite a story, I bet,” Kevin says. “Maybe you can share it on our second date?”

My Review of Dating Wars:

I received a free copy of the book from the author for my honest opinion.

FBI Agent Leslie Hunter has been dating online for years. She knows the dangers of dating online after all she is a FBI Agent. So she should know a little bs when she hears. Oh of course as a FBI Agent she knows all about the dangers that could happen to someone dating online but everyone is doing it now as besides she can take care of herself she has been trained in self-defense. While she is not a shamed of dating online she has kept it a secret from her boss and co-workers for whatever reason. Maybe the reason is to keep them from teasing her or giving her the third degree about the perils of online dating.

But when a case falls into her lap where a murdered is killing women and the connection between the murders is a dating website which just happens to be the one that Leslie has been using. So when her boss tells her that she needs to make a profile on this dating site and go under cover as a potential victim to help them capture this client. Leslie is probably like oh crap what am I going to do? Do I tell them I already have an account with this site or do I keep quiet and hope that they don’t find out? Even with all of this floating around in her head she knows in the back of her that as a FBI Agent it would be too dangerous for her if she kept quiet. One of the reasons being that the killer may find out that she has two different accounts and start to wonder why that is and start checking her out before she can arrange her first date with him.  Another reason being that it would be a whole lot easier for her to arrange a date if her account has been around a while than if it just popped up say like yesterday.

Leslie meets this great looking dude while on assignment at a bar. She really likes this guy and wonders if she should tell him that she is a FBI Agent or not. She feels like it is ok to tell him the truth and that he is not the guy that they are looking for. But she is afraid that it could be possible that she would lose him if she told him the truth besides she is undercover and by telling him it could blow her cover right out of the sky. She would really rather not put him in danger at all but especially the first time they meet. Not counting all of that she could have found herself a real nice guy here and she didn’t meet him online.

So what happens to Federal Agent Hunter? Does she finally meet up with the perpetrator? Does she finally get to arrest him and take him off the streets so that he can’t hurt anyone else? Does Leslie and Kevin finally get their chance together to see if they can make it as a team? I bet you would like me to give you all the answers to all these questions am I right? Well guess what I’m not going to do it. What would be the fun in that? If I told you everything that happens in a book then there would be no reason for you to read it. That is why I like to give you just enough info about the book that will pull you into the book so that you will want to go and grab your very own copy. 

I have read or I think I have read all of Ravyn Rayne’s books and they just keep on getting better and better. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series. I also can’t wait to read books from her other series of books too. I have not read a bad book by this author ever. If you love a good romance book with a little spanking going on then you are going to absolutely love the Federal Agent Chronicles and some of her other books as well.  This is one author that will grab a hold of you with the very first word and will not I say will not let go until you have read the very last word and then keeps you hanging on for more & more & more & more & more. I could go on forever but I figure that you have gotten my message by now; hopefully. 


Burning Desire by Ravyn Rayne
Federal Agent Chronicles #1
Published May 6, 2015 by Blushing Books

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Saving people is FBI Agent Kaitlyn Rivers drug of choice. That's not the only thing she loves about her job. The sexual tension is mounting between Kaitlyn and her alpha boss, Agent Joel Connor. 

Assigned into an undercover operation to stop a serial child abductor with the pathetic Cole Sommers, Kaitlyn is silently thrilled when Cole is forced off the case and Joel steps in.

Intense romance, steamy sex scenes, and a nail-gripping case that will attract fans of crime dramas and thrillers. This action-packed erotica is sure to leave you pleased three times over!

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Read my Review of Burning Desire Here!




Ravyn Rayne



About Ravyn   

 Ravyn is a sassy, fun-loving, and adventure-seeking young woman. She loves to travel and can't wait for her next vacation, wherever it might be.

Ravyn writes romantic erotica. She began writing romance novels in college, spending her down time either reading a book or writing fiction. Please don't make her choose between the two, she loves them equally.

She has been published professionally since 2013. Prefer less steamy novels? Try her out here.


Sunday, July 5, 2015

Book Blitz: Persuasion (Ambrosial Acres #1) by Jannette Fuller @jfuller3 @NereydaG1003 #YABOUNDBOOKTOURS #Giveaway







Persuasion (Ambrosial Acres #1)
Release Date: 04/29/15
Splice Publishing
160 pages

Summary from Goodreads:

Agent Yagil is a seasoned Guardian Angel, but his newest assignment is going to take every bit of strength and commitment he has.

Seventeen year old Amber Reynolds is looking for freedom and independence from her ridged lifestyle. Going behind her parents' back, she takes a part-time job at the renowned Inn located within Ambrosial Acres.

As Agent Yagil watches over Amber, he discovers that despite its mysterious beauty, Ambrosial Acres hides a dark and supernatural secret.

Between Amber's new coworker crushes, her menacing stalker, a mysterious online stranger, and the evil Agents out to lead her down a path of self destruction, Agent Yagil faces the fight of his career.

Life is all about choices. Can he help Amber make the right ones, before it's too late? 




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Excerpt:

Suddenly, inactivity transpires within the suite, giving it a graveyard ambiance. Phoebe, Josh, and Amber become stiff as statues—the result of what happens when time freezes.

Something lifts me up into the air.

I can’t believe it! It’s the orb!


Face to face, we begin to spin in slow motion. “Who are you?” I demand. But it doesn’t respond. We pick up momentum, and again, I ask, “Who are you?” Still no response. “If you do not reveal yourself to me, I will report—”

 I let out a gasp as I drop to my knees.

I find myself mesmerized by the intense gaze between Josh and Amber. I snap out of it, and scramble to my feet, searching for the orb.

It’s gone.

A bright light blinds me, as if someone had just snapped a picture in front of my face. I squeeze my eyes shut, and then I open them, squinting as I adjust to the natural lighting streaming through the French doors.

Time unfreezes and then everything continues where it left off.

“Hi,” Josh says, his brown eyes sparkling.

“Hey.” Amber smiles, her dimples sinking into her cheeks.

Wonderful. Now there are two boys who have captured my subject’s interest, making my job more difficult.


Phoebe is right about one thing—there is definitely some sort of magnetic force radiating over Ambrosial Acres. 


About the Author:
Jannette Fuller is the author of Persuasion (Book One in the Ambrosial Acres Series).  She lives in the beautiful and majestic mountains of Boone, North Carolina with her husband and children. And even though she loves coming up with fantastical ideas for her stories, and bringing them to life, she fancies other things as well: exercising, going on nature walks, watching Netflix, recording on Singsnap, drinking coffee, and she enjoys foot massages too, but that only happens when her husband's in the mood to give her one.

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Saturday, July 4, 2015

Book Blast: Forget Me Knot (Royal Reaper Series # 2) By Ruth Silver @writeawaybliss @GHBTours






Forget Me Knot
Royal Reaper Series # 2
By- Ruth Silver
Genre-YA Fantasy
Publication Date- June 23rd, 2015
Published By- Booktrope Publishing

Don't mess with death.

When Wynter explores his newly developed dark angel powers, regret soon fills his heart and mind. Saving a soul isn't what he imagined it to be, and it puts the grim reaper he loves in grave danger.

Obligated to take the throne as Queen, Mara must face the truth and unravel secrets she may not be ready to accept.

The second book in the Royal Reaper saga takes you on a paranormal fantasy adventure into a world of grim reapers, dark angels, and undead trucidators.
   

Cover Reveal: Resistance (Dolan Prophecies Series #1) By Allana Kephart & Melissa Simmons @MelandLanaWrite @GHBTours





Resistance
Dolan Prophecies Series #1
By- Allana Kephart & Melissa Simmons
Genre- New Adult Dark Fantasy/Dystopian
Expected Publication Date- July 27th, 2015

The year 2102--the world as it was no longer exists. Ravaged by nuclear war and polluted almost to the point of no return, Earth was dying. When the faeries came and brought their healing magic, humanity was grateful at first. Centuries of damage repaired in just five years, and during the course of that rehabilitation, they invaded. Quietly overthrown, the human race is now enslaved. The majority doesn't even realize they have no free will. Branded, herded and kept only to further the agendas of the Fae Courts, humanity could be facing extinction.

But a resistance is coming…

Fianna Dolan has spent her entire young life preparing herself for an uprising against the Fae. One scorching summer night Fi's parents leave and never return. Thrust into a position of power she never expected, Fi struggles with her new position and the responsibility it entails. When a secretive fae man known only as Flint breaches the city's defenses claiming he can help, Fi begins to doubt everything she's ever considered truth. As betrayals and deception come to light, will Fi want the answers she's been seeking, or will trusting Flint lead to her destruction?

Friday, July 3, 2015

Book Blitz: Pixelated by L.S. Murphy @LSMurphy @NereydaG1003 #YABOUNDBOOKTOURS #Giveaway







Pixelated
Release Date: 06/30/15
Bloomsbury Spark

Summary from Goodreads:
Senior Year. 

Middle of nowhere. 

What's the new girl to do?

For Piper Marks, the answer is simple. She's determined to have her photography rock the cover of National Geographic someday, and moving to Clarkton, Iowa for her last year of high school is not going to stop her. Even if her usual subjects have changed from bright lights and skyscrapers to fields, cows…and more fields. 

But when photographer at the local paper quits in a huff, she steps into his spot. Her new job keeps Piper busy capturing tackles, and zooming in on first downs and end zone dances, not to mention putting her directly in the path of varsity football star Les Williams IV. Her new friends warn her off, but she can't resist the pull she feels toward this mysterious country boy. But this small town is keeping a secret, and it's one that could destroy any chance they have to be together. 

It's up to Piper to decide what to do with the distorted truth. Can she risk exposing her heart? It might be worth it, 'cause Les is about to change her world from black and white to fully saturated color. 



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Praise for Pixelated:
"In Pixelated, L.S. Murphy weaves a complex web of secrets and lies with a 'will they or won't they' romance that kept me turning pages and holding my breath!" ~ Julie Reece, author of The Artisans and Crux

"Beautifully written, with a full spectrum of emotion and complex characters, Pixelated will tug at all your heartstrings. I easily lost myself in the world L.S. Murphy created and couldn't stop reading because I needed to see how the story ended." ~ Kelly Oram, author of Cinder & Ella

"L.S. Murphy brings something for every reader with Pixelated: romance, secrets, mystery, and a main character torn between two choices. Murphy's writing is sharp and steeped in emotions, deftly hooking her readers from the first sentence to the last." ~ Sarah Bromley, author of A Murder Of Magpies 



About the Author:
L.S. Murphy obsesses about St. Louis Cardinals baseball, fangirls over her favorite authors, and watches every episode of Doctor Who like it's the first time. When she's not doing those time-consuming things, the former farm-girl turned city slicker turned suburbanite writes sweet romances for teens and adults.



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Thursday, July 2, 2015

Book Blitz: THE EMERALD VIRGIN (Gem Apocalypse #1 Series) by Ravyn Rayne @BlushingRavyn @writeawaybliss @StarAnge13







THE EMERALD VIRGIN
Gem Apocalypse #1 Series
by Ravyn Rayne
Publication Date: June 22, 2015
Published by: Blushing Books Publishing
Genre: Erotica/Romance Dystopian


Synopsis

Emerald - a girl with green eyes and a rarity after the horrific genocide that slaughtered millions. 

After the war, King Gideon rose in power. A lust-filled and greedy king that believed in the power of slavery.

At eighteen, women were required to come before King Gideon and his four sons, to offer themselves as a courtesan. The princes took only those they found most attractive and alluring. The rest were returned to their homes with a brand on their wrist proving they had been through the process and rejected. Ignoring the ritual was punishable by death.

Aria Stone had been kept hidden from the princes and the ceremony, because she was an Emerald. At twenty-three, the royal guards storm her home, murder her mother, and drag her to court. She must face the four princes. 

A dystopian erotic adventure.



Are you interested in reading and reviewing this book?


In exchange for a copy, you only need to leave an honest review on Amazon/Goodreads or other social media site.


Excerpt

"Your guards murdered my mother, dragged and drugged me from my home. Anything else you wish to know?" Aria asked, short-tempered.

James stepped close enough to feel his breath against her cheek. "I can see your reluctance to be here, but I assure you no harm will come to you, Aria."

It was hard to believe him given the circumstances. Aria crossed her arms defensively. She didn't say a word. There was nothing to say that would please him and make her happy. She wouldn't lie or pretend to care about him when anger ebbed away at her and boiled in her blood. Not when he made Aria think of her mother and asked her about what happened, as if he pretended to care. Unlike the other women here looking for something, she just wanted her freedom returned. Pretending eluded her.


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Meet Ravyn Rayne

Ravyn is a sassy, fun-loving, and adventure-seeking young woman. She loves to travel and can't wait for her next vacation, wherever it might be.

Ravyn writes romantic erotica. She began writing romance novels in college, spending her down time either reading a book or writing fiction. Please don't make her choose between the two, she loves them equally.

Although BURNING DESIRE is her debut romantic erotica novel, it is not her first published book. She has been published professionally since 2013. You can find her other books here.


Follow Ravyn: Blog | Facebook | Twitter

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Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Review: Palace Secrets by Ravyn Rayne @BlushingRavyn








Palace Secrets By Ravyn Rayne


Love comes in many forms and always at a price.


At twenty-three, Princess Isabella must settle down for the sake of her kingdom. Caught up in a secret affair with her lady-in-waiting, Hannah, the princess knows it can only last for so long.

When Prince Alexander arrives to court her, he confides that his father is on his death bed, and he will be crowned king soon. Isabella hastily agrees to the proposal, desiring to be queen, knowing little about her soon to be husband.

Murder, secrets, and lies combine with menage, spanking, and erotic encounters in this steamy medieval romance. 




Excerpt:

"Make a sound and you'll get another spanking," Alexander says. His tone is firm but light. Unlike the last time, he doesn't sound angry or disappointed with me. Is this how our lovemaking will be?

I'm both aroused and craving more of Alexander's affection. I bury my face into the pillow, trying my best not to make any noise. I moan quietly as his lashings grow harder, burning against my skin, making me wet. I'm glad Alexander's attention is on me. There's something about his power and control that fires me up inside. Is he doing this to teach me a lesson for being naughty or to arouse me?

"No, Hannah." Alexander's answer is both quick and abrupt. "I'm the only one in charge.
Maybe I should spank you both regularly for sneaking around the castle, behind my back. Would that make sure it doesn't happen again?" Alexander lets his hand land hard on my bottom. The sting grows fierce and I whimper in protest. When will his spankings turn to sex? He offered it to me the last time and I rejected him. It had been the only amount of control that I'd been given. Tonight, I would give him everything, and if he asked me to beg, I would.




Character Interview w/Prince Alexander

1. What was your first thought upon meeting Princess Isabella?
Her beauty blinded me, until she opened her mouth. Which quickly reminded me why I was really there, to secure a wife and the future of my kingdom. She was a handful then and is no less of one now.
2. Is Isabella the first woman you’ve spanked?
Now that’s quite a personal question! I’ve had a few women court me, but none as bold or troublesome as Isabella. Figure the answer out for yourself.
3. Do you worry about the growing tensions between kingdoms?
Terribly but it’s not something I wish to discuss. I assure you our guards are always on patrol and so long as I’m on the throne, you are safe.

My Review:
I received a free copy of the book from the author for my honest opinion.


At the age of twenty-three it is time for Princess Isabella to get married. She is not too thrilled about the idea of marriage to anyone much less someone she doesn't even know. But she is the princess and must do what a princess must do for her family and her kingdom. So if she must marry then Isabella has decided that she will marry Prince Alexander. His father is on his death bed so therefore Prince Alexander will become the King of his kingdom real soon. Princess Isabella figures if she is to be married then she must choose the Prince that will make her a Queen soon. She doesn't want to wait until she is an old woman and can’t enjoy being a Queen.

Isabella and Alexander are both use to getting what they want with both of them being a Princess and a Prince. So when they get married and move to Prince Alexander's castle Isabella sneaks off a lot from the prince and gets herself into lots of trouble with the prince. When he finally catches her he punishes her for disobeying him. He spanks her and promises that there will be more where that came from if she doesn't learn to do as she is told. Isabella lives in a time where the woman has to obey the man and hope she lucks up and gets a good man; one that doesn't hurt her. 


When Isabella first moves to Prince Alexander's home she thinks that she has maybe made the right choice in picking her man. But after she has been there awhile things start to turn around on her. She witnesses a murder and she is being spanked herself. She is not sure that she can stay there and ever be happy. She begins to wonder if she might need to leave the prince. But leaving ones husband in her time period is not as easy as it sounds. One reason being is that most people don't marry for love they marry for convenience or arranged marriages.  


Palace Secrets is one of those books that will keep you on your toes or the Princes herself will. You feel as if you are following her around and watching her and always trying to figure out what she is going to do next. Ravyn keeps you in suspense trying to figure out if the Prince is a good person or not. With Ravyn behind the wheel/story you never know what is going to pop up next. And she will make you love all of her characters no matter if they are bad or good. They will always be doing something that will keep you wanting to turn them pages so fast that you will end up your fingers smoking. Oh but that is no problem as the Prince is smoking hot too. If you love the historical novels and that time period then you are going to love Ravyn's Palace Secrets. Palace Secrets is so hot that I can't wait for the next book in the series. If you haven't read it then you need to get your hands on a copy ASAP!

About the Author
Ravyn Rayne


Ravyn is a sassy, fun-loving, and adventure-seeking young woman. She loves to travel and can't wait for her next vacation, wherever it might be.

Ravyn writes romantic erotica. She began writing romance novels in college, spending her down time either reading a book or writing fiction. Please don't make her choose between the two, she loves them equally.

She has been published professionally since 2013. Prefer less steamy novels? Try her out here.



Promo Tour: Blood and Scales: An Anthology @GHBTours






Blood and Scales: An Anthology
By- E.C. Hibbs, Jacinta Maree, Victoria Escobar, Susan Burdorf, Luke McCallin, C.L. Matthews, Ruthi Kight, J.K. Radalyac, Bobbie Palmer and Heather Clawson
Genre- Mature YA/NA Fantasy

Dragons are a race of mythical creatures shrouded in magic and mystery. Whether good or evil, countless stories have been written detailing their majesty. For centuries, mankind has searched for the facts regarding the true nature of these fantastic beasts.  

Today, another quest for knowledge has struck our attention; a cure for diabetes. In this dragon themed anthology, ten authors have come together to create this collection of short stories to benefit the American Diabetes Association.



     


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And Now Let's Shine The Spotlight On Author Victoria Escobar!


Please tell us about yourself using 3 adjectives, 1 quirk and a pop culture addiction

Adjectives: *headdesk* Just three? Absentminded, creative, loyal.
Quirk? I listen to Final Fantasy or Disney soundtracks while editing.
Pop Culture Addition: BSB. Yes. I went there.


Top 3 Pet Peeves

1.    No turning signal. Ask anyone, I turn into a monster if you don’t signal when you cut me off.
2.    Editing. It’s a necessary evil.
3.    My pencils go missing. Like, ALL THE TIME. And don’t return. O_o.


Who do you consider the most swoon-worthy man/woman in the literary world? How about on tv/in the movies?

Hm… Literary. I’m assuming character wise? Jem Carstairs. In TV or Movies? Let’s see…. Does he have to be alive or can he have passed? I’m going with Heath Ledger for deceased and Chris Evans as my living fantasy--I mean swoon worthy male.

Top 5 Favorite Things


In general?
1.    Books
2.    Tacos
3.    Video Games
4.    Soundtracks
5.    Disney


What are your thoughts on book covers- in your opinion do they make or break a book?

Absolutely, they make or break a book. I speak as an avid reader myself. There are so many books out there it’s hard to decide what to read and then I read all genres so that makes it worse. I narrow my choices down by cover appearance. How professional it looks, the colors, does it tell part of the story, etc. Since I know that’s how I select a book to read, I know there are probably others just like me when it comes to book selection. This makes a good cover crucial for the visual readers.


What’s the last song you listened to?

Currently listening to the Spirited Away Title track. ^_^ I love soundtracks. See above.


How do you come up with character names?

They tell me their names for the most part. Sometimes I’ll get a whiff of a name like I’ll know it has to start with a certain letter or mean a certain thing or be a certain style. It varies from character to character.
How do you come up with novel titles?

My books go through about twenty incarnations of titles before I decide on one. If I can’t decide I get my critique group together to help. ^_^



Do you have any advice for anyone that would like to be an author?

Write. Every day. Yes. EVERY DAY. And read everything you can get your hands on. Even if it has nothing to do with what you want to write. Knowledge is power. And as Jacqueline Carey would say, “All knowledge is worth having.”


This or That-

*Morning or Night? Night

*Vanilla or Chocolate? Chocolate

*Summer or Winter? Summer

*Ebook or Paperback? Both


*Fantasy or Paranormal? Paranormal


The Authors: 

C.L. Matthews resides in Utah, the state with the best snow on earth. She is not a fan of the snow but loves her state just the same. She is known for her swag business and creative pieces. C.L. Matthews is a college student, swag maker, and new author, it isn't an easy task but she wants to succeed in many things. Her hobbies consist of crafting, drinking coffee until she can't consume any more, and reading until she falls asleep with books in her lap. C.L. Matthews is married to her childhood best friend, she got her happily ever after.


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Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, but with the ability to claim eight states as home; Victoria Escobar writes fiction from her current home in New York. She writes whatever comes to mind and because of such has a variety of genres written including Young Adult, New Adult, Paranormal, Urban Fantasy, and Contemporary Fiction.


In spare time if not with family, and friends Victoria enjoys curling up with a book from a favorite author with music playing. If not reading or writing she spends time drawing, sketching, crocheting, or some other random art project. She enjoys staying busy, but most of all enjoys staying creative.


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Self confessed chocaholic, Jacinta Maree was born and raised in Melbourne Australia with her loving family of five. Even as a child Jacinta had an itch to write. Writing was the one constant hobby she clung to, also trying her hand at piano, flute, tennis, horseback riding and drama.


Jacinta works full time in the family business and spends her afternoons either playing basketball, reading, writing or hanging out with friends. She is always happy to try something new; getting her real estate license, practicing ninjitshu, Zumba and parkour to name a few.


For her future, Jacinta sees herself writing. It is a large part of her identity and something she hopes to continue. Aside from her love of stories she loves Japan and its unique and beautiful culture and history. From their delicious sushi dishes right down to their wooden sandals and kimonos. She is also a huge cat person and loves to snuggle up in front of the fire for a good movie or book. Her favorite genres are paranormal and fantasy but she also loves anything written by thriller writer, Stephen King.


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E. C. Hibbs has lived all her life in Cheshire, north-west England. A lover of stories from an early age, she wrote her first 'book' when she was five, and throughout school was a frequent visitor to the younger classes to read her tales to the children.


Living so near the coast, she loves anything to do with the sea. She studied Animal Behaviour at university and longs to work with marine mammals in the future. As well as nature and animals, she also has a soft spot for history, and loves paying visits to castles, cathedrals and museums.


There are many things she could be without, but writing isn't one of them. She carries a pen everywhere, in case an idea appears, and takes pride in still seeing the world as brimming with magic. Besides writing, she reads obsessively, her favourite genres being the classics and all kinds of fantasy. She also enjoys Disney and horror films, practising Shotokan karate, drawing, archery, and playing with her very cheeky kitten.


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Luke McCallin was born in England, grew up in Africa, was educated around the world, and has worked with the UN as a humanitarian relief worker and peacekeeper in the Caucasus, the Sahel, and the Balkans. His experiences have driven his writing, in which he explores what happens to normal people put under abnormal pressures, inspiring a historical mystery series built around an unlikely protagonist, Gregor Reinhardt, a German intelligence officer and a former Berlin detective chased out of the police by the Nazis. THE MAN FROM BERLIN was published in 2013, followed by a sequel, THE PALE HOUSE, in 2014.


Luke was surprised as anyone that his first book was an historical detective novel, seeing as he'd grown up with Tolkein, Donaldson and CS Lewis and Anne McCaffrey! A dragon story is just the ticket to get back to what he always thought he would write!


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J.K. Radalyac lives with her awesome hubby and son in Northern California. Lunch lady by day and blogger by night, she fills the in between times with reading and scribbling down stories. She loves Harry Potter and is a huge advocate of indie authors and never tires of helping them in their endeavors.


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Bobbie Palmer lives in Delaware and is very involved with NaNaWriMo and the local writing community.  She writes anything from Paranormal to Historical Fiction to kids books.


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Susan Burdorf is a lover of all things sparkly and can often be found spreading glitter everywhere in hopes the fairies will find her. She grew up reading about the Dragon Riders of Pern and does not understand why she cannot have one of her own. Some day, she is sure, they will find her and then you will hear her laughter in your dreams as she flies overhead. Residing near Nashville TN she spends her days at her normal job, or walking her dog, or stalking the animals at the Zoo in hopes of finding a fantastical creature or two looking for a new home. She asks that you contact her if you find any.


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Facebook ~ Twitter- @susanburdorfauthor

Ruthi Kight, author of Knotted Roots and Burn Out, is excited to announce her involvement with the upcoming anthology Blood and Scales. The proceeds of which are being donated to the American Diabetes Association. She currently lives in South Carolina with her fiancé and two children, aged 7 and 10 months. After being away from the writing world for a while, she is happy to be back and ready for action. As long as it's before 8 pm. Once the kids are in bed, all bets are off. The best way to reach her is through projecting mental images while she sleeps…otherwise she will most likely miss your message/text and have to apologize profusely for days. Don't worry, she loves to hear from readers and friends, but don't be surprised if you catch her sleeping on the job occasionally.


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Heather Clawson is an incognito Valkyrie who's been known to defy belief, imagination, gravity, death, and, on occasion, her mother. A big believer in knowing how to do the same things her characters know how to do, she can speak knowledgeably on the subjects of Tae Kwon Do, falconry, sniper shooting, swinging a sword, being chased by geese, creative swearing, motorcycling, origami, and baking.


An aspiring novelist and book reviewer for the San Francisco / Sacramento Book Review, Heather lives on the east coast with her long-suffering husband and two fluffy, mostly-obedient dogs.



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