Book Wedding!

Hello, friends. Long time, no see. I've missed all you cyber-buddies more than you know.

I'm taking a break from my (crappy-life-imposed) hiatus to tell you about the upcoming nuptials of good friend, and a unique promo opportunity.

Most of you know by now that my alter ego is a NICU nurse. One of my co-workers--an awesome young lady whose bubbly personality makes me smile every time I see her--is getting married in May. She and her husband-to-be are planning a special theme, and they need our help.

Shyrleen and Chris both love to read, so Shyrleen decided to incorporate books into the table decorations at her wedding reception. Not only that--these books will become gifts for her guests when they leave! Neat, huh?!

That's where we come in. Shyrleen has been gathering books from friends and secondhand stores, but she needs more. When I heard about her plans, I offered to donate some copies and spread the word. I get to help a good friend, promote reading, and get some (almost) free advertising. It's a win-win-win!


Here are the details...

What: New or gently used books. Novels are great, but non-fiction works, too. (Content preference: No sex, mild language, violence okay.) Sending duplicate copies is okay as long as the number is within reason.

There will be children at the reception, so children's and middle-grade books are welcome.

Bookmarks and related swag (pens, etc.) are also welcome. Authors, consider autographing your books and swag.

When: Shyrleen and Chris have set a date in mid-May, so I'll set mid-April as the deadline.

Where: I've offered to collect the items and deliver them to Shyrleen. Mail donations to: Truelove Press, 19703 Coldfield Dr, Katy, TX 77449.

What do you think of Shyrleen's bookish reception?

How's your life going? Any exciting news?

Release day! FULL DARK: An Anthology

We made it! FULL DARK is now available!

Cover designed & donated by Dark City Designs. 

Thank you, Harper L. Jameson! 

What happens in the dark will come to light.

Full Dark is a collection of eleven short works with impressive depth and range. Twisted tales of ghosts, villains, and the paranormal await you—mystery, heinous fantasy, and pure suspense. Acclaimed and award-winning authors as well as a few talented newcomers have joined forces to be your guide. Venture into the dark if you dare.

Just A Matter Of Time by Loni Townsend

Forerunner by David Powers King

Taking Care Of You by Carrie Butler

The Apartment by Lisa Buie-Collard

The Caricature by Nick Wilford

Shifting Sands by Elizabeth Seckman

Shadows Falling On Rainbows by Celeste Holloway

Meringue, Murder or Marzipan by Tonja Drecker

Haunted Lake by Michelle Athy

Soul Coin by Laura Rich

Retribution by Melissa Maygrove

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FULL DARK is a benefit anthology. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Gary Sinise Foundation, an organization that does many wonderful things for our country's active military, its veterans, and the countless first responders who sacrifice so much to keep us safe.

Publisher: Obsidian Books

Official release date: October 30, 2017

Paperback ISBN: 978-0-9960397-4-1

Where to buy: 

Kindle ~ Nook 

Paperback

We're also on Goodreads. 

Follow on Twitter: #FullDark11 
Share tweets and help us trend!

And tell your friends!
Reading anthologies is a great way to find new authors.

Tweet: New Release: FULL DARK! Proceeds support #veterans & #first #responders. Kindle https://ctt.ec/G94cK+ Nook https://ctt.ec/zbid1+ #FullDark11

I'd like to send a huge THANK YOU to all the contributing authors, as well as Harper Jameson and Diane Wolfe, who worked so diligently on this project, stuck with me through the rough spots, and met some insane deadlines. You guys are the best. I'd also like to thank all the friends and bloggers who helped promote FULL DARK. We appreciate you!

Teasers, last one!

This is the last FULL DARK teaser, my baby. Enjoy!

Retribution by Melissa Maygrove

Paranormal Flash Fiction

Native Texan Melissa Maygrove is a mother, nurse, freelance editor, and author. She normally writes romance, but she busted through the genre boundary and crossed over to the dark side for this project. You can find her and her books at www.melissamaygrove.com

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FULL DARK releases TOMORROW, October 30th and benefits the Gary Sinise Foundation, an organization that does many wonderful things for veterans and first responders.

Like us on Goodreads and tell your friends about the book. You can follow us on Twitter using the hashtag #FullDark11.

Thanks for visiting!

Teasers, Part V

We're almost done. Just a few more stories to go.

For those who like ghosts with a historical element...

Haunted Lake by Michelle Athy
Paranormal Short Story

Kimiko escapes hectic Boston with her boyfriend to a peaceful, waterside retreat in New Hampshire. A chilling brush with the past soon shows Kimiko and Chris why it’s called Haunted Lake.

Michelle Athy is a native New Yorker, costume drama addict, and history nerd. She's often found reading. You can find her on her blog, The Sunflower's Scribbles.

www.michelleathy.com

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And witches and demons...

Soul Coin by Laura Rich

Paranormal YA

Indira Valaithan is a fifteen-year-old martial artist whose biggest problem is beating the new kid in the annual tournament. When a series of murders involving a rare coin—just like the one she was found with when she was orphaned as a child—take her on a nighttime hunt through Kerala for answers, she only finds more questions and a new purpose in life—to hunt the demon who killed her family.

Laura Rich is an emerging author of young adult fantasy fiction about witches. She loves to read in a hammock with a glass of iced tea, bake cookies, garden and dress up for Halloween as (you guessed it) a witch. She lives in Texas with her family and works as full-time project manager. Magic may be involved in pulling all this off.

www.laurarichwrites.com

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There's one more! But you'll have to wait till tomorrow to see it.

FULL DARK releases Monday, October 30th and benefits the Gary Sinise Foundation, an organization that does many wonderful things for veterans and first responders.

Like us on Goodreads and tell your friends about the book. You can follow us on Twitter using the hashtag #FullDark11.

Thanks for visiting!

Teasers, Part IV

Are you getting excited about the anthology? I am!

The back cover blurb for FULL DARK touts "impressive depth and range." These next two stories prove it. They're about as opposite as they can get, yet each is still dark in its own way.

Shadows Falling On Rainbows by Celeste Holloway
Suspense Short Story

Cold, desperate, and on the run, she has nothing to lose until she crosses a stranger’s path, and nothing becomes everything.

Celeste Holloway lives in Arkansas, is a mom, a lover of tall tales, and a spinner of word-webs. Celeste is the author of the highly rated YA fantasy Sebastian Falls.

www.celholloway.blogspot.com

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Meringue, Murder or Marzipan by Tonja Drecker

Paranormal Mystery

When several people are found dead with Mariah’s cupcakes in their mouths, she's sure she and her cafe have nothing to do with it. But truth often hides in the shadows.

After finishing her BA in International Studies at the University of Denver, Tonja Drecker spent many years in Europe devouring chocolate, cheese and wine while investigating the birth places of myths, legends and mysterious tales.  Her stories can be found in several collections and on various publishing corners. Currently, she writes away while tending chickens and cows, and can't wait to see where the next adventure leads her.

www.tonjadrecker.blogspot.com

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FULL DARK releases Monday, October 30th and benefits the Gary Sinise Foundation, an organization that does many wonderful things for veterans and first responders.

Like us on Goodreads and tell your friends about the book. You can follow us on Twitter using the hashtag #FullDark11.

Thanks for visiting!