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Then fasten your seatbelts, sip a glass of something sparkling and let's chat awhile!
I hope you'll stop by again for guest authors and spotlights from time to time.

Beloved Enemy joined Starquest and Children of the Mist to continue the Destiny Trilogy and I'm thrilled to announce was shortlisted for the R.N.A. RoNA Awards 2017, awarded 2nd Runner up in the RONE Awards 2017 and was the winner in the SF/Fantasy category of the 'Best Banter Contest'.

Thursday 9 October 2014

Dead On Her Feet




Dead on Her Feet
by Lisa Fernow

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BLURB:

What happens when a dancer violates the tango code?

Tango instructor and chronic rule-breaker Antonia “Ant” Blakeley has no respect for authority. So when a much-hated member of the Atlanta tango community is stabbed in the middle of the dance floor, leaving her troubled nephew Christian first on the list of suspects, the last thing she wants to do is use her tango expertise to help the police work out how someone could have struck the fatal blow, unseen. As someone who has experienced police incompetence first hand Antonia doesn’t trust them to find the real killer. So she lies to give Christian an alibi, and the coverup begins.



Unfortunately for Ant, former marine Detective Sam Morrow is on the case and he will do whatever it takes to solve the crime. He’s not about to let Antonia hijack his case. As both Ant and Sam investigate (or in Ant’s case, interfere), the two sleuths are about to find out the more antagonistic meaning of “it takes two to tango.”


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Excerpt

“Tango can be about many things—seduction, longing, nostalgia, intimacy, tenderness— you get the picture. Whatever the music and the moment inspires. This song isn’t one we normally dance to but I happen to think it’s a beautiful piece, especially if you understand the words. It’s called ‘Uno.’ One.” Uno, oh yeah, she thought.

“He gave away his heart to a woman who betrayed him and now he can’t love the way he used to. That’s life and death stuff.” She was pleased to see Christian nodding, solemnly. “For this exercise I want you to move with whatever emotion inspires you. No partners. Walk around the room in the line of dance, counterclockwise, everyone, remember? Don’t worry about steps, the idea is to get used to feeling the music and transmitting it through your bodies.”

Antonia started the track, savoring the instrumental opening. When Sosa finally started to sing the yearning in his voice punctured her heart as it never failed to do. The class shuffled around the room, some self-consciously, others with more abandon. One of the Emory students seemed to be channeling Martha Graham, in a good way.

Something out of the corner of her eye caught her attention: a stranger, not that much taller than she was, standing in the doorway. His military bearing, neatly trimmed mustache, and close-cropped sandy hair would have conveyed unyielding strength if it hadn’t been for the fact that his eyes were pale blue and his nose had been broken at least once. He would have been just her type if she were interested in a relationship.


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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Lisa Fernow grew up on the classic mysteries of Ngaio Marsh and Elizabeth Peters. Lisa has danced Argentine tango since 1996, studying with such legendary masters as Cacho Dante, Susana Miller, and Brigitta Winkler, as well as other inspiring instructors in Atlanta, Seattle, and Portland. Lisa’s short story,Death of a Tango Dancer was featured in King County Library’s Take Time to Read program. She lives in Seattle, Washington. Dead on Her Feet is the first book in a planned series set in the tango world. Read more at www.lisafernow.com.

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Tuesday 7 October 2014

Win an eArc of Spooktacular Seductions!

Roane Publishing is giving away three eARCs of Spooktacular Seductions!

Genre: Romance Anthology Release Date: October 31, 2014 Keywords: Romance, Short Stories, Halloween, Paranormal

Falling in love can be terrifying.
Eight tales of spooky romance brought to you just in time for Halloween.
Roane Publishing is giving away THREE ARC copies to three lucky winners!
You don’t even have to be a blogger.
If you are willing to leave an honest review between the dates October 31st and November 14th, you are eligible to enter.
How? Simply fill out the form! You have until Midnight of October 11th when three winners will be chosen by random drawing.
Thanks so much & best of luck!

Audio Book Launch for 'Ahoy Gumdrop


Fun, Prizes, and Special Guests.

What is this party about, you ask? It's to get the word out about a fantastic talented voice actor ‪#‎OwenMcCuen‬ who narrates the ‪#‎audiobook‬ ‪#‎AhoyGumDrop‬!
Ask questions about the book, ask questions to Owen, get to know him (he also does 'serious' books - he's extremely versatile). Several authors will be on board to chat up their own books and to --of course!-- inform the world about that ‪#‎officialunofficial‬ cyberspace reporter, ‪#‎IBNosey‬. There will be plenty of fun, prizes, and general ruckus galore, with one very special ‪#‎GRAND‬ prize. What will that be? Well, attend the party and find out! You knew there was a catch, didn't you? Heh heh.
Here's a teaser. Grab a listen:


Event is for two days, Oct. 7 and 8, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST on both days. Visit with I.B. Nosey, voice actor, Owen McCuen, and various sweet authors. It's a very "official unofficial" Nosey shindig! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO6jk_mBAus



VISIT THE PARTY AT https://www.facebook.com/events/689129674506574/

Sunday 5 October 2014

Cover Reveal for Race For The Moon

Welcome to the Flightdeck! Today, instead of a Monday Legend I have an exciting new Cover Reveal for you - be the first to set eyes on the stunning cover for Michelle Cornwell-Jordan's forthcoming Young Teens Novel 'Race ForThe Moon'

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BOOK INFORMATION

TITLE – Race For The Moon SERIES – Trilogy AUTHOR – Michelle Cornwell-Jordan GENRE – Young Teens (13-16) PUBLICATION DATE – November 27, 2014 PUBLISHER – 3CM Media COVER ARTIST – Amy Rooney – CV Writer Designs
 

BOOK SYNOPSIS

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Ten year old Ivee falls asleep one night to awaken to a strange new world; a world without Adults. Anyone twenty one years old or older had vanished, including her parents. Along with the disappearances of loved ones; every modern convenience—electricity, computers, phones—had been taken away as well. So Ivee discovered she was responsible not only for her own survival, but that of her sister Celia.

Seven years later, Seventeen year old Ivee is happy with her life; feeling safe behind the gates of the Highlander’s camp in the northern division of Athol. Things were good until her sister is kidnapped by another faction the Downenders. Ivee is given a map and a message; she has a week to make her way to the southern end of the city, to save her sister.

Setting out on her journey, Ivee discovers how different the world has truly become outside the gates of her home——Phantom Airships, Manbots and Ghostly Wolves—are just a few of the surprises she encounters during her quest. She is not alone, one of her campmates joins her mission; she also meets a handsome and mysterious boy, called the Savior. He joins their quest, only saying he has unfinished business with the Downies. Many truths will be faced during the adventure, the biggest truth Ivee discovers—she will do whatever it takes to persevere— against the terrors of the dark new land.

FIND ALL THE AUTHORS BOOKS HERE - AMAZON.COM
 

AUTHOR BIO

Michelle Cornwell-Jordan Author picMichelle Cornwell-Jordan is a New Adult/Young Adult-Paranormal Author. Her titles include a YA Novella series Night School Vampire Hunter Trilogy- (SchoolNightz) and novel Chrysalis.
She is also the producer of the online radio segment IndieReview Behind The Scenes, where she and her co-host Jamie B Musings interviews Indie Authors and Musicians.

Michelle has been married for 19 years and has a 16 year old daughter. A book lover, her favorite genre has always been paranormal adventures.

Another love is writing. Michelle has been writing about as long as she has been a bibliophile! Losing herself in a fantasy world that she is creating on paper is how she loves spending her spare time.

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Monday 29 September 2014

Monday Welsh legends Of Mice and Golden bowls

Dyfed is a county in Wales that used to be called Cardiganshire or Ceredigion and has now reverted back to Ceredigion again.  (The British government does love to change boundaries and rename counties, but lets not go down that road.) An old legend about Dyfed, goes as follows:

 A magical mist descended  Dyfed, and all animals and people perished, apart from Pryderi, Manawydan, Pryderi's wife, Cigfa, and Rhiannon, Manawydan's new wife who was also Pryderi's mother.  They supported themselves by hunting at first, then moved to England where they made a living making saddles shoes and leather shields, the quality of which was so high that the local craftsmen were unable to complete, and threatened to kill them out of jealousy.  Eventually they fled back to Dyfed and became hunters again.

While  hunting a white boar  Pryderi and Manawydan  came to  a mysterious castle. Pryderi, against Manawydan's advice, ventured inside and did not return. Rhiannon went to find him and eventually came upon Pryderi clinging to a beautiful golden bowl, transfixed and unable to speak. When she tried to help him get free,  the same fate overcame her and another mist descended and the castle disappeared, taking them with it. Manawydan and Cigfa returned to England  but once again were driven away and forced to return to Dyfed and take up farming to grow food for themselves.

They sowed three fields of wheat but the each crop in the first two fields disappeared before it could be harvested. Manawydan kept watch over the third field and realised that mice were responsible for the disappearance of the grain. He caught one and prepared a mouse sized gallows, intending to hang it the next day as punishment.

A scholar, a priest and a bishop in turn offered him gifts if he would spare the mouse but he refused. The bishop said he was willing to pay any price he wanted in  return for the mouse's life and at length Manawydan relented and demanded  the release of Pryderi and Rhiannon and the lifting of the curse over Dyfed in return for releasing the mouse. The bishop agreed,  because the mouse was, in fact, his wife. He revealed that his name was Llwyd, son of Cil Coed, the other mice were actually lords and ladies of the court and that he caused the enchantment on Dyfed in revenge for the insult against his friend Gwawl, whom Pwyll, Pryderi's father had humiliated,by tricking him out of a marriage with  Rhiannon. Manawydan handed over the mouse and as agreed, Rhiannon and Pryderi were released from their enchantment and returned, and  Dyfed was restored.

Monday 22 September 2014

A free fantasy story from my friend Echo Shea

Roane Free Reads



Today, instead of my usual 'Welsh legends' I thought I'd guide you to a 'free gift'. My friend Echo Shea's short story 'Manor Of Sweet Souls' is released today as part of Roan Publishing's First Birthday celebrations.

Get your FREE story
September is full of free reads in honor of Roane Publishing’s first birthday.

I've read this story already, of course, and Echo has a delightful 'voice' and her stories are highly original and her characters unique and often surprising, with some quirky, humerous twists.

Do take advantage of the chance to download this great story for free and also enjoy all the other stories in this fantastic'giveaway!

http://www.roanepublishing.com/free-reads.html

Echo's Page at Roane 

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Roane Publishing is turning one this month and to celebrate, we’re giving away free eBooks!All you have to do is come by our Free Reads page each Monday and download the stories we are offering that week. Simple and straightforward, just the way we like it.The best part?
The time to release the first two of Roane Publishing’s Free Reads has finally arrived.
 (You can find the entire release schedule and all of the available downloads on our Free Reads page.)

The line up and Smashword links for releases stories:
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Monday, Sept. 1st:
Any Other Way – Michelle Ziegler
Dragon Eye – Anna Simpson
Monday, Sept. 8th:
Plague of Cats – Sonny Zae
Bourbon Boots and Southern Persuasion – London Saint James
Monday, Sept. 15th:
Pixified – Sheryl Winters
Sisters: A Montana Series Short – Krista Ames
Monday, Sept. 22nd:
Manor of Sweet Souls: Gladys Celebrates – Echo Shea
Love’s Revenge: Chapter One – Terri Rochenski
Monday, Sept. 29th:
All For Nothing – Laurie Tracey
First Date Disaster? – Rebecca Hart