In an alternate universe, the doorway from Elfhame to
England swung open once more. Powerful exiles from the Fae
rode forth to conquer. They divided the territory among them
and the people in their path became subject to their every
whim. An uneasy truce and a stilted regiment of war Read more...
Sabine Tobias is charged with keeping the secrets of her
race, and finding a defense to the doom that approached
them. The lost prophecy of Atlantis lies concealed in a map
held by an Englishman and she is determined to get her hands
on it, no matter the price. Those Read more...
The beautiful red-haired woman was dressed in Yves Saint
Laurent and Jimmy Choo, shot dead on the back patio of a
rather seedy little Chesham pub. Two days after she was
found, no one had yet come forward to indentify her.
Superintendent Richard Jury, detective with New Scotland
Yard Read more...
Picking up where The Shadow Queen left off, this
8th novel
in the Black Jewel Series connects to characters featured in
The Invisible Ring.
Plain-featured Lady Cassidy has become Queen of troubled
Dena Nehele; a land torn by mistrust and betrayal. Even her
Circle of Read more...
A trippy combination of Men In Black and romance, TOUCHED BY
AN ALIEN is light-hearted yet packed with action.
When a domestic dispute turns ugly (with bat-like wings and
deadly projectiles) mild-mannered marketer Katherine "Kitty"
Kat discovers she has the stones to stab the husband-turned-
winged Read more...
Second in the Soul Gatherer Series, McCleave continues in
the world she built, focusing on a rare female soul
gatherer, Lena Sharpe, and her relationship with Brian Webster,
introduced in book one of the series Drawn into
Darkness.
If Satan and his minions succeed in collecting tainted
relics Read more...
"If the Cardinal pinched the cheeks of his arse, the walls
of the city bruised. They were that close, Siamese twins,
joined by a wretched, twisted soul."
Capac Raimi arrives in the city clutching a suitcase,
dreaming of making a mark as a gangster. He settles in with Read more...
Eden Riley had been scraping a living as a telephone
psychic. After finding the missing pooch of the wife of the
chief of police, her husband insists she be placed on the
rolls as a psychic consultant to the men in blue.
Reluctantly, Eden agrees. She is busy enough tying Read more...
Althea Vaughn Channing had been accompanied all her life by
visions of the boy, then the man he became. Nothing of
stellar import was shown, just glimpses of his life now and
then when staring into the fire, or when her mind was at
rest. When a new vision showed Read more...
Dr. Megan Chase is a psychic psychotherapist, the head of a
demon clan and a hell of a good cook.
Easing into her role as Gretneg to the Yezer Ha-Ra, leader
of a clan of small demons who feed on human sorrow and
despair, has taken a lot of Read more...
Just as Regis Hastur loses his grandfather, he learns he has
an elder brother, Rinaldo. In good faith he brings Rinaldo
to Thendara to sit at his side with full honors. Although
Rinaldo himself may be honorable, there are those who would
use him as a weapon to bring about Read more...
In the 24th installment in the Hamish MacBeth series, Hamish
returns from a disappointing trip to Spain to find a
mysteriously troublesome new resident in Lochdubh.
Catriona Beldam (with a faint Highland accent despite her
outlandish name) has set herself up in an old fisherman's
cottage selling herbs and Read more...
A GIRL'S GUIDE TO GUNS AND MONSTERS is a collection of
loosely-related stories arranged in roughly chronological
order. All the stories have kick-ass heroines fighting
monsters (real and metaphorical) bigger than they are.
Although there were some I liked better than others, that
was more a matter Read more...
After crushing the magical Mafia underworld of Greater
Boston, Evie Scelen (aka the Hound) tries to go back to life
as usual. Staying under the radar, however, is no longer an
option. Back alley scum are looking to her to step into the
breach left by the Fiana and she Read more...
Brendan Townsend is ready to take his place as a man of the
world, if only he could determine what that should be. His
family obligations are limited to squiring his beloved
sister Elspeth to all the fashionable events of Tonnish
London for her coming out, but he feels a Read more...
Life has gotten a little complicated for Georgina Kincaid,
your friendly neighborhood succubus.
All her hell-gifted powers are intact and in working order;
immortality, shape shifting and seduction are definitely
perks, but they don't come close to making up for what her
centuries old deal with the dark Read more...
Jonathan Williams is a quiet man, in essence alone with the
possible exception of his best friend and house mate,
Alayne.
When Jonathan inherits Trevaglan Farm from a distant cousin,
it is natural that Alayne accompany him to view the property
and help him settle in.
Jonathan had only visited Read more...
Olivia Drake's brand new trilogy is based on the common
historical romance framework of 3 sisters. It also has many
of the old standbys; a misunderstood hero, the blackest of
villains hiding behind a congenial face, even an abduction.
On the surface, the romance follows well-trodden plot lines Read more...
In the four years since her turning, Phoebe Allen has
centered her world on her son Danny and running the Old Sass
Cafe.
But her newest employee Connor Ballard has livened up the
nights for the past month. He really knows how to flirt,
and the honey-rich brogue doesn Read more...
Moira O'Donnell was baptized to Hell's service as an infant,
and was raised to be ritually sacrificed by her mother's
coven at age 16; job title: 'Spirit Mediator' between earth
and Hell. She declined.
The story picks up 13 years after Moira's escape. She is in 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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