James Ryding (Crompton) needs to get close enough to the
Crompton family to discover whether or not they are his
Uncle and Aunt, last seen two decades ago. The solution that
comes to mind is an unusual one. No one pays much attention
to the servants within a household. He Read more...
Oliver, Earl of Stewkesbury is depending upon Lady Vivian
Carlisle to help shepherd his American nieces through the
rocky shoals of the Ton in their first season. He has known
her since she was an annoying carrot-haired child with a
talent for mischief and is determined to stick close Read more...
Abigail Porter, archaeologist, just snagged a plum
assignment for a mysterious man who is funding an excavation
of one of Scotland's stone circles. She has the gift of
somehow psychically connecting to and finding specific
items, no matter how deeply they may be buried. Her gift
makes her very Read more...
Jonah Walker, pious demon-ridden warrior, has recently
suffered a wound even his demon cannot heal. His last hope
of becoming the warrior he once was is to connect with the
female counterpart his soul knows exists. When he finds her,
the former missionary man knows the universe has a Read more...
When Christina Murray arrives in Scotland's Traquair House
at the behest of a woman she has never before met, her life
takes a strange and Gothic turn. In the moment Ellen
Maxwell's gaze met Christina's, Ellen died. Then Christina
discovers Traquair house, one of the oldest homes Read more...
When freshly out of the Order's remote Scottish training
facility, new agent Jordan Lennox vows not to let his duties
to the Order eclipse the everyday enjoyment of the very
lives they are sworn to protect. He will not let it become
his only reason for living. When young Read more...
October "Toby" Daye is a changeling. Unlike the human
definition, among the Faye to be a changeling means being
neither wholly of Faerie, nor wholly human but stuck betwixt
and between, with a certain level of power but nowhere near
the level of a pureblood of your kind. It suits Read more...
Rock star Scarlett Fontaine uses her Siren gift to create
music that pierces the heart, but at the tail end of a
year-long tour she can no longer hide from the reason she
threw herself into the brutal schedule. She can no longer
hide from herself or the hurt Read more...
Adventure, mystery, excitement and danger abound in the
second H & W Investigations novel.
After the way her last encounter went, New York Private
Investigator Shiarra Waynest has learned her lesson about
dealing with the paranormal elements of society, no matter
how much money they offer. She does her best to Read more...
In book three of the Jane Yellowrock series, Jane is
adjusting to a job change from being a well-traveled vampire
hunter for hire to settling in the Big Easy for the next six
months, working for of all things, a vamp. Jane is easing
into her new position as Read more...
As well as being a homicide detective for the small town
police force of Beaulac, Louisiana, Kara Gillian works with
FBI Special Agents Ryan Kristoff and Zachary Garner on a
multi-jurisdictional task force that deals with white collar
crimes and financial malfeasance... and also anything that
has a paranormal Read more...
Set somewhat parallel to the book Outlander, this
lush and evocative graphic novel hits on some of the same
events, but reveals hitherto unseen facets of the tale. It
begins when Jaime lands back in Scotland to be met at the
shore by Murtagh, and is told mostly Read more...
Chloe Neill (Chicagoland Vampires series) has brought her
paranormal chops to young adult urban fantasy with her Dark
Elite novels.
In book one of the series (Firespell), Lily Parker is
sent to St. Sophias, a swanky Chicago boarding school, while
her parents transfer to Europe to continue their Read more...
Known for her Crosspointe Chronicles and Path of Fate
epic high fantasy series, Diana Pharoah Francis brings her
talents to a world based on our own; with a few dark twists.
In this second of the Horngate Witches series, heroine Max
must grow beyond her narrow role as leader of Read more...
As ARCANE CIRCLE opens, Persephone Alcmedi is fresh from the
shore-side battle with the Fae and dealing with the many
repercussions. She plunged a stake into Menessos heart and
still does not know if he will rise again. Johnny has been
gravely wounded with the claws of a phoenix Read more...
From the moment he steps on the page, Marcus Glenfield is a
thoroughly unlikeable weak-willed example of humanity. He is
deeply seduced by a filthily-stained armchair into
destroying the rest of his life. Although I can see an
element of humor in this (How many wives wish desperately Read more...
Melina Markowitz has more than enough duties to fill her
plate. She has taken over running the dojo, still works
part-time as a clerk checking people in to the emergency
room, and then there's always her job as arcane messenger.
Since a near death experience as a child Read more...
After centuries of leading his people as a messiah of sorts,
spreading the creed of Pretenaturalism, Tynan Llywelyn was
convinced to spearhead a battle against the demigod Vicinus
and the conquering Tyst (who sought his favor) in Eternal
Vigilance 2: The Death of Illusions. As ETERNAL
VIGILANCE 3 Read more...
"When a naked man shows up on your doorstep with a bear trap
clamped around his ankle, it's best just to do what he
asks." So begins this hilarious new book from Molly Harper,
the author of the 'Nice Girls..' series.
When Mo Wenstein steps out of her truck Read more...
THE HIGH KING OF MONTIVAL is set 25 years after The Change
chronicled in the Dies the Fire series. The children born on
the cusp of change are reaching adulthood and forging a new
life one step removed from the ashes of the past. Rudi has
succeeded in retrieving the Read more...
I am working toward adding exercise to my daily schedule. I have a number of disabilities that make that a pretty big challenge, but even if all I do is wiggle around in my chair to get my blood moving several times a day it is better than sitting still :-} I have an ergometer (like an 'arm bicycle')that I can use on good days, and I am shooting for using it three days per week, twice each day. If I can do MORE days a week, I am thrilled :-}
Doubtful that there is a cure. Once you start down that path, imaginary friends and using any intriguing moment of real life as book fodder is pretty much S.O.P. Whether or not you actually write that novel, writer's brain is here to stay, in my experience. :-}
As a resident of Canton (about 20 minutes form downtown Detroit) this fascinates me! What a great setting and character for gritty noirish detective stories!
Absolutely! Brain trumps brawn for me. Unlike the Julie Brown song (I Like 'em Big and Stupid) I like them smart enough to converse with, and more importantly, emotionally able to grow.
I have to say I hope I win! Yes, after college, I traveled to Japan and eventually became an ESL teacher and stayed for almost 3 years. Changed my life dramatically.
I think the biggest tip you already covered: Awareness. Being aware of your surroundings gives you a bit of a head start when trouble intersects your life. There are circumstances where nothing you could do would have made a difference, but in those instances, it is important to have at least a mental list of who to call first and what to do next.
I love that you have brought the descendants of the Ives into today :-} I have been a huge fan of yours for years, and I'm delighted you are continuing with your terrific books! Paranormal abilities exist. Paranormal events happen. Events in my life have proven that to me despite my best efforts to explain them away with current logic and science. Magic is defined differently depending on personal belief. I don't discount anything, keeping an open mind (but not so open that my brains fall out.
I love that Half-price Books is reaching out! My husband is a victim of the economy in a different field, and we know first-hand how much having a chance at a job means!
Oh yeah, I can pinpoint many crucial points of decision, but the one that really changed most of my life was swapping dormitory roommates in college. That one decision connected me to a single person who introduced me to a group of people, who literally decades later introduced me to the perfect man for me, my current husband.
Good to meet you Bonnie! I bow to those authors who write great books full of grim, deep and tortuous plot, but what I LOVE is when there is also a thread (or, 'heck' a full skein) of humor to contrast with the life-changing elements. After all, life is chock full of irreverence, just the way I like it.
The probably sounds strange, but when I finish publishing a new knitting or crochet pattern, I allow myself to knit something with little or no pattern at all. Yeah, I reward myself for knitting, by knitting. For BIG rewards though, a meal at our local Japanese restaurant works great too.
I would love to attend readers (and writers) conferences. Is there a way to find out which are most (handicap)accessible? When we win the lottery I plan to travel a LOT. I am lucky in that we live in an area that has many fascinating conventions (a Steam Punk Con is only one town away from home) but no local readers/writers cons I have been able to discover.
I have loved the myths and lore of the British Islands since I can remember. I even pursued a degree in Anthropology, mostly to explore the myths that persist to this day in many parts of the world. I believe the myths DO have a reality of a sort. And I adore books that weave those ancient legends and their permutations into a sexy paranormal romance. I look forward to discovering your series!
Life long here. Of course, I've been reading everything I can get my paws on since I can remember,but I devoured the multitude of Harlequin, Gothic, Regency and Candlelight romances which were what was most available at the rummage sales in my small town. I remember he tingle I got when the couple actually *gasp* kissed on the final page... until I became a teen and wanted more. It was hard to find steamy romance back in the 70's in rural Michigan, but I managed. Romance has never let me down, seeing me through a horrible first marriage and health issues with riveting stories and always a happy ending to help balance the negatives in my life at that time. Now I am ecstatically and cozily married, and still, I turn to romance. (Although I continue to read almost anything I can get my paws on.)
Thank you so much Tara. I write reviews for Fresh Fiction. I am isolated in my 'real' life and being part of the family Sarah and the rest have created makes me less so. Thank you for so beautifully expressing what is in my heart.
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