Melissa Maygrove

One of my favorite writing friends has a new book! David Powers King, co-author of Woven and contributing author to FULL DARK just released The Dragon's Heart . The Dragon's Heart is well-paced fantasy with charming characters that will suck you in and hold your interest. It's available from Amazon . Consider buying a copy to show your support. For more info about the release and David's upcoming projects, click here .

I'm peeking out of my hiatus hidey hole once more to help a friend. Author C Lee McKenzie lost her husband just days after her latest book release. Lee is a talented author and a lovely human being. Please help us spread the word for her. SOME VERY MESSY MEDIEVAL MAGIC By C. Lee McKenzie Pete’s stuck in medieval England! Pete and his friend Weasel thought they’d closed the Time Lock. But a young page from medieval times, Peter of Bramwell, goes missing. His absence during a critical moment will forever alter history unless he’s found. There’s only one solution - fledgling wizard Pete must take the page’s place. Accompanied by Weasel and Fanon, Pete’s alligator familiar, they travel to 1173 England. But what if the page remains lost - will Pete know what to do when the critical moment arrives? Toss in a grumpy Fanon, the duke’s curious niece, a talking horse, and the Circle of Stones and Pete realizes he’s in over his young wizard head yet agai...

One of my favorite writing friends, Loni Townsend, just released the first novella of The Cera Chronicles series, titled This World Bites ! Loni is uber-taleneted. Her stories are full of humor, emotion, interesting characters, and clever descriptions. If you've been wanting to sample her writing, This World Bites is a great choice.

Launching a new release is always exciting, but especially so when it's a debut. Please join me in congratulating author M.J. Fifield on her debut fantasy, Effigy . Way to go, M.J.!!!  

I'm venturing out of my hiatus cave again. This time to (belatedly) mention EJ Wesley's new release and to announce Carrie Butler's newest cover reveal. For the scant few who don't already know (*blush*), EJ published the 5th installment of his Moonsongs novelette series, Vampire's Ball , in late December. Congrats, EJ! Besides the quality writing, I'm partial to the series because it's set in Texas; and I'm partial to book 5 because it takes place in Galveston, a coastal city not far from my Houston home. If you haven't sampled Moonsongs, you're missing out. :) Be sure to visit EJ's blog (he has a tour going on)  and add Vampire's Ball to your Goodreads . Now for the good news from Carrie... Honesty (Mark of Nexus #2.5) Category: New Adult   Genre: Urban Fantasy Book Description: Note: This title is best enjoyed after Strength (Mark of Nexus #1) and Courage (Mark of Nexus #2). Cole Bla...

I'm still on hiatus, but I said I might pop in for something important. A friend's book release qualifies. And in this case, three! Julie Flanders and Lexa Cain both have new releases this week, and they are hosting a blog hop together to celebrate. Julie's The Ghosts of Aquinnah releases today, and Lexa's Soul Cutter releases tomorrow! You can add ' Ghosts ' to your Goodreads here and Soul Cutter here . There's a giveaway, too, so be sure to check their blogs. Today is also release day for Loni Townsend's debut fantasy, Thanmir War .  Loni is one of my critique partners. Unfortunately, I met her too late in the process to finish Thanmir War , but from what I *have* seen, I can assure you it's worth your time. Loni is a talented writer, and I'm blessed to have her as a CP.   The Earth Clan has declared war and a landscaper is at the dead center of it. Derek thinks his chronic headaches are the worst of his...

Whether you read fantasy or not, you gotta love that cover! :D Viper's Creed is the second book in The Cat's Eye Chronicles by T. L. Shreffler and continues Sora's story from book I, Sora's Quest , which was the winner of the SKOW 2006 Best Fantasy Award. (You can read both book blurbs below.) I've been asked to post a favorite quote from the first chapter of Viper's Creed . Here it is...