New Christian Romance from Marie Higgins!

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

My writer friend, Marie Higgins just released an new Christian Romance novel entitled, Touching Heaven. I love the pretty cover! I haven't read it yet, but it's only .99 cents, so I say snatch it up if you're looking for something like this to read.

Description:
Peter Grayson is traveling the wayward path against his family's wishes, gambling to earn his living after his brother was shot and killed. Needing to experience life to the fullest now, Peter travels to Texas to reclaim his granddaddy’s sugar-cane plantation. Finally, he saves enough from his gambling winnings to buy back the family home, but he’s robbed and left for dead. He’s nursed back to health by a kind—and mysterious doctor. Seeking revenge for the injustice dealt him, Peter tracks down the young thief and his lovely sister, Cecilia Ashby. Not only is Cecilia living on Peter’s plantation, but she’s keeping secrets of her own.


New book releases from some of my author friends...



I've had the lucky opportunity to meet some great authors as I joined the world of publishing, and some of them have released some new books. I HAVEN'T read any of these just yet actually, but some of them may interest you. (Click on the photos to go to Amazon for purchasing info. ;)

First up is Souls in Peril, by Sherry Gammon. If you don’t know who she is, she’s the author who wrote Unlovable.

   

Next is Shadow Slayer by Laura A. H. Elliott. This is the sequel to 13 on Halloween, which is FREE right now! I have my copy, I just haven't had time to read it yet.

   

Then we have The New Death and others by James Hutchings. To read a review of this collection of poems and short stories, go here: http://katysozaeva.blogspot.com/2012/06/review-new-death-and-others.html



The next story is also from Hutchings. It’s called The Case of the Syphalitic Sister, and he describes it as "a detective/superhero story set in a two-fisted version of the 1930s." (I will say, I'm diggin' the retro cover-see below.) This one hasn't been released just yet, but to read the first chapter, go here.  Again, I have not read these books, and scary stuff like this really isn't my thing. I'm too much of a wimp. But maybe this is just what you’re looking for in terms of “Halloween” reading? Obviously, I know it's not quite October yet. I guess I'm just in the mindset already....


Giveaway from Author Sherry Gammon!

Monday, September 17, 2012

To announce the official release of her new novel, Souls in Peril, Sherry Gammon is hosting a big giveaway on her website.

There will be two winners, and you could win some cool swag, a $10 Amazon gift card, and several singed books and ebooks. These books are by Sherry and 6 other authors,  including an ebook copy of Fateful!

Sherry is the author of Unlovable, Pete & Tink, as well as Souls in Peril!

Head on over to http://www.wordpaintingsunlimited.com/2012/09/two-winners-souls-in-peril.html to enter.

Good luck!

Excerpt of ReAwakened by Ada Adams

Wednesday, September 12, 2012


I'm a bit slow on the uptake sometimes, so I'm late in seeing this, but I thought I'd share it with you too. This is the sequel to ReVamped, which is pictured in the sidebar of my blog. (And check out the amazing cover!!!)

From Ada's Blog, enjoy!



This most recent ReAwakened excerpt has been making its way around the internet for a while, so I thought I’d include it on here as well for those of you interested in a sneak-peek at a new character making an appearance in ReVamped‘s sequel.
“Meeting Razor”

    My two-story fall was cushioned by the intruder’s body. He—a vampire, I realized—groaned as I landed on top of him, forcing his body into the muddy ground. I reached for my dagger, but he was quicker. Before I had a chance to pull it out, he slipped out from underneath me, flipping me over so that he was on top. His firm, muscular body pressed tightly against mine as his hands pinned my wrists to either side of my head. His face was covered by shadows, but I could make out a mischievous smirk dancing across perfectly-shaped full lips.
    “You’re quite feisty, aren’t you?” he chuckled, bending forward to examine me. Deep, charcoal eyes overflowed with amusement.
    He was actually enjoying this.
    “I don’t wanna hurt you,” he whispered in a deep, throaty voice. “I’m gonna release you now. Don’t do anything stupid.”
    He lifted his arm, removing his right hand from my left wrist. The moment I felt some freedom, I leaped forward, attempting a left hook at his jaw. He blocked my hand, once again pushing it toward the ground.
    “I said I wasn’t going to hurt you!” he growled, pinning me even further into the soft, wet earth.
    “Yes, but I never said I wouldn’t hurt you,” I snapped.
    He brought his face toward mine. “I’d like to see you try,” he whispered.
    Challenge accepted.
    I raised my head—the only part of my body that wasn’t restrained by the stranger’s body—inching my lips closer to his. He tensed for a moment, his eyes searching mine, as if surprised by my sudden change in behavior. Drops of rainwater slid down his chiseled jaw, pausing briefly on his lips before they plummeted onto mine. Then, a slow, smug smile spread across his face. I felt his body relax and he leaned even closer. His breath caressed my skin as his lips drew near.
    It was exactly what I needed. Summoning all my strength, I twisted my hips to the side, shooting them up and out, then launching my legs from the ground. Thrown off-balance, my captor groaned and released one of my arms to brace for the fall, giving me the perfect opportunity to reach for my dagger. In one smooth move I darted behind him, placing him in a secure headlock—the blade of my weapon aimed directly at his heart.
    “Who are you?” I demanded when I was certain he couldn’t escape my grip.
    “I’m a twenty-four-year-old Taurus who enjoys long walks on the beach.” Even though I couldn’t see his face, I could feel his arrogant grin.
    “You have ten seconds to explain yourself,” I ordered. “And then I’m really going to hurt you.”
    “Oh, come on! Can’t we get back to kissing? You can’t tease a guy like that.”
    “Ten, nine…” I pressed the dagger deeper into him, nicking the leather of his jacket.
    “Hey! Watch it!”
    “Eight…”
    “Oh, alright. You’re no fun,” he sighed. “My name is Razor.”
    “What kind of a name is that?”
    “It’s a nickname.”
    “What kind of a nickname is that?”
    “Spike, Blade, Fang—all the good, pointy objects were already taken by fictional characters. It was the best I could do.”

So…thoughts on Razor so far? And, yes, he does have a “real name”.