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Monday, November 27, 2017

NEW BOOKS AT SOUTHERN OWL PUBLICATIONS


BIRD’S FLY, WHY CAN’T HE: 

Rusty Tales Collection 

(Volume 1) by Victoria H. Loren

Introducing the Rusty Tales Collection Rusty is back in a delightful collection of children's picture books! Creatures come to life to share inspirations from a magical world of nature through the lovable adventures of a young pup in the Rusty Tales Collection by Victoria H Loren. Category- (Children's Picture Book Collection) Birds Fly, Why Can’t He – Rusty discovers the marvel of flight and helps a baby bird to find the courage to fly. The delightful discovery takes Rusty on a journey where he finds quite a surprise with this new wonderment. 


The Devil's Retreat (Digging Up the Past Book 1) by Brook Myers

In a sleepy mining town in Northern Montana, things aren't as they appear to be. Something evil lives in the forest, and it's been feeding off the town for decades. 


Aria Ballenger is the outcast of the town. But the town residents hold a secret about Aria that even she doesn't know. Will she make it out alive, or will she die at the hands of the Devil along with the rest of the town? 

Brooke Myers is a young author form Southern Indiana. She writes mystery suspense, and you can follow her writing adventures at www.brookemyersauthor.com


Crimson War by Brian Bringazi

Halloween 2010 is a day I'll never forget. It was the day that Hell took over the world and the day I lost my soul and my family. Before I go any further let me tell you about my life before the day of chaos. If you think I was an ordinary average Joe you're wrong. I was a special ops member of an elite group that was ten times more lethal than the United States Navy Seals. The government never gave us a name. Hell, my own family didn't know about my job. As far as they knew I was a businessman. Truth is before I had my family and worked for the government I was a mafia hit man. I spent two years in a federal prison. After I was released I got a job working at the local Best Buy. On one of my days off from work, I was paid a visit by a mysterious man whose name I don't remember. He offered me a chance to protect the country I helped destroy. The offer was that I come with him and become a member of an elite team whose mission was to wipe out any foreign government who threatened the U.S. Government's progress of total control. I took the offer as a way to redeem my soul. They set me up with an ordinary job to cover up my real job. My wife and I met while I was on vacation in the Mediterranean Sea on a cruise. Two years later we got married and had our beautiful daughter, Jade.

Raw Egg by Joe King

The problem with Gregor Planks as a fictional character is that he discovers he is trapped in a book. Naive and arrogant, the adolescent Gregor abandons a home life where his literary ambitions are viewed as an excuse to avoid working.
He soon finds himself in the town of Riverside, where a story-stealing seductress sets him along a plot that forces him to take up residence in a dilapidated motel room. In squalor, Gregor writes fiction on an old typewriter while attempting to support himself with menial jobs he believes no artist should have to endure. Gregor's assumption that he is in control of the fiction he writes is soon disrupted when a recurring character he created begins to talk to him. Life quickly becomes a blend of fiction and reality for Gregor as he travels in and out of the stories he writes while attempting to win the love of Hannah, a gawky waitress who is immediately repulsed by Gregor's disillusioned reality. Not to be left without a proper antagonist, the bulky restaurant owner - known to Gregor only as the hairy man - has an unquenchable desire to keep the would-be writer away from Hannah by any means possible. Blinded by his ego, Gregor overlooks the common threads of fiction that control his life and finds himself locked in a battle for his own existence.


COMING SOON!

Alabaster Bayou by Kerry D. Redford

From Chapter 1: The crimson liquid ran down her fingers past her elbows and pooled in her lap. Her skirt performed like a bowl posed to catch every drop. She sat alone in a chilled sweat on the hardwood floor next to the bed. The liquefied plasma began to thicken and turn black around her fingernails and blood stained lap. The rush was over; the thrill of making the man on the bed pay for his sins was gone.
He was just another fella looking for a good time who wound up sweating his last set of sheets with her. 
She had a seductive exquisiteness that allowed her to ensnare her victims with ease. She was the daughter of a black creole mother and white Cajun father and because of that she had an undeniable luster to her silky skin. Her deep violet eyes glistened from cocoa colored sockets that were embellished by long natural eyelashes. Hers was a beauty like no other, a beauty that could be used as a weapon that no man she had found yet was able to deny. Her deadly seductiveness was unmatched by any other known woman in the Louisiana Bayous. Always the postured princess, she straightened her back, brushed her blood speckled raven hair away from her shoulders and stood menacingly over her latest dupe. She licked her cherry colored lips as if she enjoyed a small taste of the life supporting sustenance she had drained from the pail motionless lover in her bed. 
Fairy Tales by Victoria H. Loren
The magic of fairy tales has captivated minds and hearts for centuries with a magical world coming to life in a make-believe realm of fantasy. Classic old world settings blend with modern theatrical creations to provide a unique contemporary flair to the story. The roles of characters from different worlds come together to create fascinating tales. Fairy Tales and Beyond: Collection of Assorted Short Stories creates a mythical journey with an innovative twist when humor collides with enchantment.
The first tale, Castlebrook unveils a mystical realm where the simple turn of a page releases creatures from the enchanted fairy tale book. Explaining the really ugly, smelly ogre under your bed or baby dragon in your closet toasting your clothes might be a little difficult. A mythical journey encountering enchanted creatures, though magical they may be, released a realm that must be restored.
The Second tale, Perfectly Mousy delivered an extraordinary adventure to a kingdom and land of royalty, far away and lost to all worlds, but one.
What if, a beautiful garden’s enchantment was real? The third tale, Faerie Dust, and Pigtails unveil the possibility of such a magical world. A young girl’s struggle to fit in is suddenly faced with new challenges of a winged nature.
The fourth tale, Cirques of Tales is a humorous, heartwarming adventure where the chitter-chatter of a select cirques group within the wild animal kingdom has attracted phenomenal attention. But it’s the heartthrob of this group that captivated onlookers with his very special talent. The gifted members of the troupe are not without tales of their own. Come one, come all for the Maddie Braden Cirque is coming to town, and what happens under the big top, stays under the big top.
The fifth tale, Jazzbelle’s Monkey Business features a whimsical tale of a pet shop’s owner and her struggle for success but not by means of fortune or fame.
The sixth tale, Slobber the Hound is a delightful account of a rather sporting century-old event, the foxhunt. The legend of the foxhunt categorically is a competitive but sordid affair.  When Slobber the unwavering hound dog leads the pack, the outcome is anything but predictable. Traditionally hounds hunt foxes, simple as that and no exceptions.
The seventh tale, Fellar leaves paw prints on your heart as the young pup embarks upon a brave journey of survival against wild elements of nature in search of his forever home. This inspiring tale is a compassionate odyssey of strength and devotion.
The eighth tale, Farmer MacKinnon, The Real Tale reveals the uncensored barnyard drama on a small, rural farm. A mysterious enchanted endeavor that solved the mystery of the real tale of farmer MacKinnon created quite a dilemma for the classical barnyard animals. The journey to reveal the secrets behind the tales was bittersweet, thus controversial. Should this mystery remain a secret?
The ninth tale, Just Ducky, is sure to bring laughter as the lineup of webbed feet and quacking bills waddle into your heart. Paddington Pond’s magical enchantment playfully embraces dreams and wishes that really do come true… that is if you believe the legend of Duckwaddle is real.
In the tenth tale, An underground rabbit patrol safeguards a hidden world, that’s all but, forgotten. The only order of resistance was from nature's transformation, The Renegades.  Would the dark secret remain intact or be exposed changing life forever?
What if, your best friend was different, really, really different than everyone else? The eleventh tale, My BF’s a Monster is a heartwarming tale that reveals the special bond of friendship is stronger and supposed to be forever. Or is it?
Antique signified more than, the value of a collectible old object. The last and final twelfth tale, Baby Doll has a bewitching history which may forever change the icon to validate the evil, haunting symbolism.


When an unexpected bomb was thrust into his arms. A secret so big, he had no one to turn to but her! The woman he’d met at his sister’s wedding.  Could he forget about the rules, and just let her heal him? For she too was suffering the greatest loss, anyone should ever have to go through...
It was a simple mistake, but it almost cost her life. She was told to take time off, and to get help to fix her broken heart and mend her soul.
But the nightmares were too much that she couldn’t get past her mistake, or the tragedy that took away the only thing that mattered.
Secretively she went to the only one who made her feel at peace and made her happy, though if her brother ever found out, she would be locked away.  However, arriving at her best friends, she was furious to see that he had lied to her. But had he? Could she get past her own pain and help him with his? And would she be able to confess what had brought her to him so unexpectedly, before her brother caught them?
Was it possible that each other was the key to them getting a second chance?




Crown of The Ember by Lory La Selva Paduano
Jordan Valentis is a young girl with omnipotent power held by the hands of her ancestors. Determined by an ancient oracle in a faraway land of the uncharted and secluded tribe, she enters a different faith in secrecy for the prosperity of her kind in Villania. Curious about her home land, Jordan is a rambunctious child at first, who explores the world around her, and becomes deeply intrigued by the (Arcana Wigwam)—a place highly guarded, possessing a powerful enigma that has Jordan desperate for answers, for which she hadn't been successful in her younger years, in reaching its core.
Destined to be an (Oriborn), she quickly adjusts to all that is thrown her way, and becomes the (Alpha and Omega) of all that walks and breathes in the world to come. Will Jordan ever uncover the mystery of the Arcana Wigwam, or will (Adriaticus) hold the key to their future?

Monday, November 20, 2017

Craving Tori "White Timber Pack" Book 2

Author J. J. Marstead
Craving Tori: ‘White Timber Pack’ Book 2
Genre: Fiction/Romance/Fantasy ‘Shifter-vampire’
Author: J.J. Marstead
Release Date: December 8th, 2017

CRAV-ING
A powerful desire for something.
“A craving for chocolate” or “A craving for Tori…”

Tori’s violent past refuses to be forgotten, but her hopeful future won’t be dismissed so easily.
My past has left me broken and hopeless, but it’s nothing a much-needed visit to my best friend, Elizabeth, can’t heal. I could never have predicted the changes that would come with that simple act of showing up on my best friend’s doorstep, but you won’t hear me complaining. I’ve met my mate, made great strides towards healing my broken self, and I found a place I want to call home.

This is my story. My past is humiliating. I’ve been beaten.

My heart has been shattered.

I’m broken.

I am nobody. But to Ryan Jackson…

I’m craved.

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Thursday, October 19, 2017

Ten Thousand Points of Light - in the spotlight!

RELEASE BLITZ & EXCERPT – TEN THOUSAND POINTS OF LIGHT BY MICHELLE WARREN


SYNOPSIS
Five years ago an unthinkable tragedy slashed Cait London’s life into two parts: before she had amnesia and after.
Determined to keep her past hidden and start over, she moves to Chicago and plunges into a new job—all while keeping a walled distance from everyone she meets. But it’s not long before Cait reconsiders her solitary existence, and soon she’s stepping beyond her boundaries and taking unthinkable chances, like crushing on her impossibly sexy landlord, Evan Wade. He’s flirty, annoying, and with him living in the same apartment building, she can’t stop thinking about him. If she can sleep with him once, perhaps she can get him out of her system. The problem is, Evan seems bulletproof to her advances. As the two develop a connection, it becomes clear Cait may not succeed before her heart remembers what it feels like to love.
Ten Thousand Points of Light is an immersive contemporary romance about the intensity of first loves, the heartache of loss, and the power of forgiveness.
EXCERPT
In my bathroom, a man kneels on the floor inspecting a gigantic hole of exposed pipes with the roaming beam of a flashlight. I fold my arms and lean into the doorframe.
When I left to meet Aggie everything was functioning. My gaze examines the small room, picking out details: my expensive towels soak up a deluge of water pooling on the tiled floor, there’s a large pile of powdery, crumbled drywall, and then there’s the issue of ass crack—in my face. It is toned and tight, but still, it’s connected to my landlord, Evan Wade.
“Pipes burst, leaking a damn waterfall into 5A,” he says, not bothering to glance my direction.
“Did you have to use my good towels?” I purse my lips.
“I thought about using your sexy lingerie.” He eyes the laundry basket of delicates now sitting on top of the sink. “But the fancy towels seemed like a better option.”
“Thanks, appreciate it.” I sidestep him, snatch the basket, and carry it to my bedroom, hiding it in my closet. If he had scrutinized it closer, which he probably did, he would have found an embarrassing amount of granny panties and more sports bras than a Lululemon.
“How long before it’s fixed?” How long before I can get rid of you?
“A week,” his muffled voice answers.
“What?” I race back only to find his sharky grin. Two vertical dimples slice beneath a permanent, mocha-colored five o’clock shadow. They punctuate his bronzy sun-kissed skin, making his caramel eyes gleam with amused delight. My gaze intensifies.
 
  UK| CA | AU
ABOUT MICHELLE WARREN
If Michelle Warren had a spirit animal, it would be a tiger in a pink tutu, riding a Harley through a ring of fire. She lives in Chicago, dreams of California but hails from Baltimore. She has a slight obsession with travel, sunshine, Double Chocolate Milano cookies and writing novels. She didn’t travel the road to writer immediately. She spent over a decade as professional illustrator and designer. Her artistic creativity combined with her love of science fiction, paranormal and fantasy led her to write her first novel.
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Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Author N E Riggs is in the spotlight!


Meet Author N E Riggs.

Swift as the Wind

Mel is annoyed by almost everything: the imperial forces occupying her country, the fact that she can't fight against the empire, and the way no one respects her adoptive father, just because he looks like the Imperials.
Long ago, Mel vowed to do everything she can to fix things, and she won't let the stupidity of some of her own comrades stop her.

The people Mel wants to fight she can't, and the people who should be her allies want to fight her. If Mel has to fight everyone, she will.









Book 1: Tomb of the Moon

When Illera flees her village, she leaves the corpses of twenty of her enemies behind her. In a world of magical technology, the imperial occupying forces will chase Illera as far as they must, and they won't stop till they kill her. 
Five hundred years ago, the diemthe defeated their sister race, the lianthe, in a war that devastated the entire world. Since then, the diemthe empire has conquered the northern continent and much of the southern, forcing humans to serve in their military. The country of Giram has recently been annexed by the empire. Illera is a lianthe who has been raised by humans in a small village in Giram, all but forgotten by the rest of the world. She is five hundred years old, but young by lianthe standards. She longs to find her own people but has been hesitant to leave the only life she’s ever known.
Soldiers from the empire come to her village to capture her and eventually kill her. Illera barely kills the soldiers, but she is no longer safe in her little village. She must flee to the Twin Sun Kingdoms, the only place left in the world not under control of the diemthe. Even if she reaches the Twin Sun Kingdoms, there is a great wall at the border and no one from outside is allowed past. Only a handful of people are willing to help her, but each has their own agenda. On their journey, they must face spies, traitors, political machinations, duels to the death, outright war, and Illera's barely understood magic. Tracking her movements are soldiers from the empire and their diemthe commander, against whom she has no defense.









Author Interview

When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer? I wanted to write since I was young. I would read books and think up different ways for them to go.

How long does it take you to write a book? For a 50,000 word book, about a month.

What is your work schedule like when you're writing? I mostly write during my day job. Students rarely come in during my office hours, so that’s when I write. Technically, that means I’m always getting paid to write.

What would you say is your interesting writing quirk? I mutter to myself while I write, usually swears. Not just when I make typos.

How do your books get published? 
I self-publish.

Where do you get your information or ideas for your books? No idea. One little thing will get lodged into my head, where it festers for months or years. Eventually, plot and characters form and then comes the book.

When did you write your first book and how old were you? 
I started writing in high school, but I never finished a book till grad school.

What do you like to do when you're not writing? I don’t like to feel isolated. When I write in my office at school, people wander past, so it’s fine. At home, I have only quiet, so I play instrumental music.

What does your family think of your writing? 
They don’t care.

What was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating your books? 
That I can do most of it on my own. Other than a line editor/proofreader, I have no help.

How many books have you written? Which is your favorite? I have written around 50, most of them unpublished. My favorite is the “Only the Inevitable” series.

Do you have any suggestions to help me become a better writer? If so, what are they? 
It probably helps to have assistance from other people. I wish so many times that I had help. I never know if my stories are any good since no one ever says anything.
I guess the main advice is to just write, write, and write some more.

Do you hear from your readers much? What kinds of things do they say? I’ve never heard from a reader.

Do you like to create books for adults? Most of my books have swearing and violence, so they’re definitely for adults. No sex, because killing is more interesting to me. I wouldn’t know how to write a story for children.

What do you think makes a good story? I hate illogical stories. If the plot doesn’t make sense, or if there are too many logic holes (which are like plot holes, but involving everything), I won’t read it. My left brain never turns off.

As a child, what did you want to do when you grew up? I wanted to be an aerospace engineer (ie, rocket scientist). In university, I discovered I preferred my math without applications.

Any books in the works? I’m working on my 4th series, a sci-fi universe that multiple, semi-independent sub-series. I wanted a series with multiple entry points, one so open that I could write any story I wanted. I’m 12 books into the series right now.

What are your plans for the future? I want to write an urban fantasy/horror series spread out over more than one generation, about making a family with the devil. Hopefully, it will be less weird than it sounds.


Social Media Link: www.facebook.com/neriggsauthor
Author Bio: I am a math professor, so I like math. I also do martial arts: muay thai, pekiti tersia kali, and jiu-jitsu. I like to watch tennis and take long walks. I'm from Chicago and currently live in Vincennes, IN.