Hello my friends, I’m back with you today to celebrate yet another sponsor of the upcoming 2018 Writers’ Conference and Book Expo, W.J. Scott. Let me introduce you to her book and story. I hope you check it out. I know you’ll enjoy it very much.
Sometimes loss is the only thing that saves you.
Last summer
during the dreaded hunting season, Kywah lost his tail, his magic, and
his value as a silvertail. Now the hunters have returned and he’s
terrified. Especially when he recognizes Samsa, the very hunter that cut
off his tail, and ruined his life.
But when the pack becomes trapped in the foothills with no escape, Kywah realizes he’s their only hope. Without a tail, he’s worthless to the hunters and their wizard masters. If he can escape, he can find help for his pack. All he has to do is locate the Wise One and retrieve the Deep Magic.
Which
would be hard enough even if he still had the magical tail sense his
kind are born with. But what choice does he have? If he doesn’t take the
risk, his pack will lose everything. And because Kywah knows exactly
how that feels, he can’t let it happen.
Excerpt: I woke. Heart beating too fast. Darkness smothering me. The same nightmare. I
shifted and felt the familiar throb of pain along my stub, which always
ached when I first awakened. For an instant I tried to fool myself that
it had only been a dream, but when I was brave enough to peek, I saw
the empty space where my tail should be. Almost four seasons had passed,
and I was still unaccustomed to its loss.
I have read this book, and it is a great story for children. It teaches all the values we adults should have. Please follow the 2018 WC&BE SPONSORS BLOG HOPThere you can meet all the wonderful authors and readers in our group. I recommend you join our group if you’re searching for tremendous support and fellowship.
It is time again to spotlight another wonderful sponsor for the 2019 Writers’ Conference and Book Exposition. Today, we celebrate author Mary Adler and her book, In the Shadow of Lies. Let’s learn more about it now:
Richmond, California. World War II. Marine Lieutenant Oliver Wright
comes home from the war in the Pacific injured and afraid his career as a
homicide detective is over, but when black soldiers are suspected of
killing an Italian Prisoner of War, the Army asks Oliver to find out the
truth.
He and his canine partner Harley join forces with an
Italian POW captain and with a black MP embittered by a segregated
military. During their investigation, these unlikely allies expose
layers of deceit and violence that stretch back to World War I and
uncover a common thread that connects the murder to earlier crimes.
In
the Shadow of Lies reveals the darkness and turmoil of the Bay Area
during World War II, while celebrating the spirit of the everyday people
who made up the home front. Its intriguing characters will resonate
with the reader long after its deftly intertwined mysteries are solved.
About Mary Adler
I escaped the university politics of “the ivory tower” for the much gentler world of World War II and the adventures of homicide detective Oliver Wright and his German shepherd, Harley. I live with my family in Sebastopol, California, where we have created a garden habitat for birds and bees and butterflies, and other less desirable critters. (Unintended consequences at work again.) I love dogs and books, crows and compassion, writing and writers, and all things Italian, especially Commissioner Montalbano and cannoli, not necessarily in that order. I remind myself daily of the question poet Mary Oliver asks: “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”
Today it is my honor to showcase yet another amazing #RRBC author: Yvette Calleiro and her book “The One Discovered.”
How do you choose when both options have dire consequences?
Sofia is a 17 year old who is quite content with her life. She has a caring boyfriend who also just happens to be her best friend since birth. She has a loving mother. She is successfully completing her last year of high school and enjoys her part-time job. She can’t imagine wanting more from her life…until Ar’ch (pronounced Ar-rick) enters her dreams, sparking a burning flame inside of her that she can’t seem to extinguish nor does she want to.
Ar’ch is a Diasodz (Die-ah-sodz), a species created by the Goddess back when God created humans. Diasodz were made to heal and protect humans, but when the Diasodz turned their backs on helping humans and left Earth to live in their own world, the Goddess abandoned them. Since then, their powers and their very lives have been fading. A prophecy foretold that a young girl born on Earth would be the Diasodz’s savior. Ar’ch and his brother, Angel, travel to Earth to retrieve her and bring her back to their world before her death day in order to save their kind. Ar’ch knows the drill: find the target, capture her, and safely bring her home. But what happens when the target captures his dormant heart?
Choices create action. Actions have consequences. When faced with the truth, what choice will Sofia make? Will she be able to accept the consequences that follow?
Today, I want to introduce you to another wonderful #RaveReviewsBookClub author, Susanne Leist. Let us learn about her latest novel.
PREY
FOR THE DEAD, Book Two of THE DEAD GAME Series. The battle continues between
the vampires as the humans from Oasis, Florida, are thrust in the middle.
I wrote
a poem to share Todd’s point of view. The human vampire has fallen for my human
protagonist, Linda, but Todd must compete with another for her love. The Dead
vampires and The Watcher vampires face off in the final showdown. Will Linda
choose Todd or the vampire Wolf?
“Brutal
winds follow close on my heels. Thunder and lightning join the crusade. Fluorescent lights paint the night sky In rings of orange, yellow, and red.
A vortex of horror in unending circles Makes its way to the town of Oasis. I wait with sword in hand, Secure in the knowledge that Wolf won’t win.
The Watchers have joined the battle. I can see them on the hill beyond. Their raincoats flap in the wind, Revealing their hidden weapons.
We
protect Linda from the devil, Standing firm in the fighting winds. The Father clutches his bible of spells To help cast the evil from the town.
Humans,
vampires, and human vampires Have come together as one. The last battle on this earthly planet Will determine our fate.
Linda
holds onto her friends, Huddled together in the raging winds. Will she choose wisely? Will she choose me above The Dead?
The
time has come for the showdown. Time has slowed to a stop. We raise our weapons above our heads As we wait for evil to make its final appearance.
Wolf
sports a new body. But I recognize his deadly soul. A new package for an old one Does not change the battle to be won.”
The vampire Wolf walks to Linda, love
deepening the green of his eyes. He offers his hand. She hesitates. Should she
trust her heart? He appeals to her in this poem.
“Walk
with me through the moonlit forest.
Let our feet graze the tips of the grass,
never touching down,
held aloft by our love and passion.
Follow
me through the endless night
to a land where no man walks.
Only creatures as dark as the sky
dare to venture forth alone.
Love
has no bounds or shackles.
We will be free to display our passion
without retribution from humanity
as long as you remain mine.
Come
with me, my ice princess.
Step away from the burning plains,
where the heat burns your soul
and love is hampered by the living.”
Wolf
extends his hand to me.
The words flow from him.
His lips never utter a sound,
but his meaning as clear as can be.
We
can be together forever.
But the other has followed us.
Todd will fight for me
and never relinquish his hold on me.
His
eyes burn red with passion.
Fire follows close on his footsteps,
scorching a trail through the grass,
melting his enemy’s cold trail.
They
face each other.
Hot and cold from opposite poles,
dueling until the end of time
as they fight to the death.
I have always loved to read.
Agatha Christie, Alistair Maclean, Robert Ludlum, and many other authors filled
my young imagination with intrigue and mystery. When I wasn’t reading late into
the night, the TV shows—Murder She Wrote and Columbo—entertained me with tales
of murder and suspense.
Over the years, my taste in
TV expanded to include such shows as Supernatural and The Originals. I searched
for paranormal, murder mysteries but found few at the library or bookstore. So,
I wrote one.
A career in writing has been
a big leap for me. Accustomed to the number-crunching field of budgeting and
the hectic commodity markets, I left my first career and M.B.A. in Finance
behind to pursue my dream. I do not regret my foray into literature for one
moment. Fellow authors helped me make my way through the competitive field. I
write every day and even tried my hand at poetry. If someone tells you it’s too
late in life to try something different, they are wrong. It is never too late
to follow your heart.
The
Dead Game is the first book in The Dead Game series. It brings fantasy and the
surreal to the classic murder mystery with dead bodies, suspects, and clues. It
offers vampires, vampire derivatives, and a touch of romance to give spice to
the mix. Once you read The Dead Game, you will never look at a dead body the
same way.
In
Book Two, Prey for The Dead, the suspense continues as The Dead use an
exclusive club in Disney World and infiltrate the rich and famous. The Dead
grow in power, and not even the sun or the swamps of Florida can weaken them.
Linda–my main character–and her friends join with the human vampires or
hybrids to defeat the evil forces threatening to control their town.
I hope you enjoy my books. The third book of The Dead Game
Series is waiting for me to write.
To follow along with the rest of the tour, please visit the author’s tour page on the 4WillsPublishing site. If you’d like to book your own blog tour and have your book promoted in similar grand fashion, please click HERE. Lastly, Susanne is a member of the best book club ever – RAVE REVIEWS BOOK CLUB {#RRBC}! If you’re looking for amazing support as an author, or if you simply love books,
JOIN US! We’d love to have you! Thanks for supporting this author and her work!
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