Merry Christmas

He will bring us goodness and light.

 

William Adolphe Bouguereau, Song of the Angels, 1881

 

A beautiful and blessed Christmas to all.

Christmas Kindle Sale: 3 Books at 0.99

To celebrate the Christmas season, from now until January 6, On the Soul of a Vampire, the first book in the On the Soul Series, and both books of the Friar Tobe Fairy Tale Files, Mareritt and Vingede, are on sale on Amazon Kindle for only 0.99.

For some it takes a lifetime to discover their raison d’être. Imagine searching for eight centuries. In 1997 Philadelphia, an 800 year old vampire comes face to face with his reason to be when he discovers a young mortal woman whose understanding of immortality is about to change all he’s known as truth. Obsessed with the mystery of her knowledge, he embarks on a journey that leads him not only to his childhood home in the Provençal Alps, but into his greatest hopes and dreams, fears and disappointments, and into the strange and frightening past that shaped him. A novel about faltering faith and never-ending hope, On the Soul of a Vampire will not only alter everything you think you know about vampires, it will change the way you see your very soul.

 

 

 

As beauty lies sleeping…

 

Four pretty, partying high school seniors, four strange and startling accidents the police believe the girls have brought on themselves. Do demonic nightmares and fairy tale visions bury a dark secret haunting the girls or is the past simply struggling to reach the light?

 

Twenty-eight year old former novitiate turned PI, Tobias Berger, hired to discover who, if anyone, is threatening the four troubled young women, is about to embark on a wild “mare ride” to slay their dragon and uncover the truth.

 

A dark fairy tale mystery with a touch of mystic light.

 

 

 

A possibly schizophrenic adolescent boy who speaks mysterious, rhyming riddles… a mute teen girl who can only communicate through art and has an odd collecting habit… Two young people held captive by unrelated mental illness or is there a sinister connection between the cases – a swan song cry no one has yet heard?

 

When former novitiate turned PI, Tobias Berger, is hired by the foster father of a teen whom his unusual new client believes may have knowledge of an undiscovered crime, the private eye finds himself immersed in two cases stranger and darker than the one which introduced him to his current secretary, a young woman who’s much more to him than an employee. As the pieces in an eerie puzzle come together and the couple begins a relationship that Tobias has been hesitant to let take flight, the two discover that the supernatural is far from done with them and that the mystical may well be at work in more than one aspect of their lives.

 

Another fairy tale mystery in which the paranormal proves itself business as usual.

 

 

I'm also currently finishing work on my fifth book, a new stand-alone novel, called Unless, which is in a different genre from my previous supernatural/metaphysical fiction stories. It's a New Adult/Contemporary Fiction novel about power, pain and the problem of physical pleasure that can know a body but can't know a person. A sneak peek at the cover and preliminary book description will be coming soon and an early 2014 release is expected.

 

A beautiful and blessed Christmas to those who celebrate it and a happy holiday season to all.

 

For Our Angel

A gift I'll never forget

Now and always part of my soul

Precious life,

Thank you for being you

I remember and wait in hope

Until the Creator is all in all.

 

Angelus

11 November 2004 - 2 November 2013

 

 

Sweet angel boy, we'll miss you so much.

 

Awesome Indies Halloween Party Final Day: Book Giveaways

 

Today is the last day of the Awesome Indies Monster Sale. Make sure you visit and support the indie authors who are doing it well. Just click on the badge below.

For the final day of the party you have a chance to win one of 14 paperbacks that are up for grabs, as well as pick up some freebies. So if you're interested in paperbacks, don't miss this great opportunity.

 

Mareritt and Vingede, the first two books in the Friar Tobe Fairy Tale File mysteries, are just two of 40 AIA books you can pick up for only 0.99 through Nov. 1.

 

Awesome Indies Halloween Party Day 2: Meet the Monsters

Happy Halloween

The hosts of our party have some mean bad guys hiding among their pages. Today, some of our authors open their books and let their monsters take a peek outside. Click on over to the Awesome Indies, read the descriptions and vote for the monster you think is the creepiest.    

Don't forget to visit the Monster Sale.

 

 

Watch out! There's demons, ghouls, ghosts and other nasties on the Awesome Indies and they're escaping their books on Halloween to host a party for all the gentle souls from the less frightening stories. The spread is amazing, a smorgasbord of genres, over 40 books on sale at 99c from the 30th of October to the 1st November, plus a fun quiz, a meet the monster day and a goody-bag of give-aways. The party starts today with a fun quiz. Click over to the Awesome Indies blog to find out what you didn't know about Halloween.


The Awesome Indies take the risk out of buying indie. They list only books that meet the same standard as mainstream fiction, so all you have to do it choose what you think you'll like. You can click on any of the books in the slide show above or scroll through all the books on the Awesome Indies Monster Sale page.

Vingede Now on Kindle; Mareritt Only $0.99

To celebrate the Kindle release of  Vingede, the 2nd book in The Friar Tobe Fairy Tale Files, the 1st book in the supernatural mystery series, Mareritt, is on sale on Kindle for only $0.99, now until the end of October.

$0.99 on Amazon Kindle

through Nov. 1, 2013

As beauty lies sleeping…

Four pretty, partying high school seniors, four strange and startling accidents the police believe the girls have brought on themselves. Do demonic nightmares and fairy tale visions bury a dark secret haunting the girls or is the past simply struggling to reach the light?

 

Twenty-eight year old former novitiate turned PI, Tobias Berger, hired to discover who, if anyone, is threatening the four troubled young women, is about to embark on a wild “mare ride” to slay their dragon and uncover the truth.

 

A dark fairy tale mystery with a touch of mystic light.

 

Now available on Kindle

 

 

A possibly schizophrenic adolescent boy who speaks mysterious, rhyming riddles… a mute teen girl who can only communicate through art and has an odd collecting habit… Two young people held captive by unrelated mental illness or is there a sinister connection between the cases – a swan song cry no one has yet heard?

 

When former novitiate turned PI, Tobias Berger, is hired by the foster father of a teen whom his unusual new client believes may have knowledge of an undiscovered crime, the private eye finds himself immersed in two cases stranger and darker than the one which introduced him to his current secretary, a young woman who’s much more to him than an employee. As the pieces in an eerie puzzle come together and the couple begins a relationship that Tobias has been hesitant to let take flight, the two discover that the supernatural is far from done with them and that the mystical may well be at work in more than one aspect of their lives.

 

Another fairy tale mystery in which the paranormal proves itself business as usual.

 

Paperback version of Vingede coming soon.

Vingede: The Friar Tobe Fairy Tale Files 2 Coming This October

To celebrate the month of the mysterious and mystical, I'm looking forward to the release of the second book in my new supernatural mystery series,  The Friar Tobe Fairy Tale Files:  Vingede.

A possibly schizophrenic adolescent boy who speaks mysterious, rhyming riddles… a mute teen girl who can only communicate through art and has an odd collecting habit… Two young people held captive by unrelated mental illness or is there a sinister connection between the cases – a swan song cry no one has yet heard?

 

When former novitiate turned PI, Tobias Berger, is hired by the foster father of a teen whom his unusual new client believes may have knowledge of an undiscovered crime, the private eye finds himself immersed in two cases stranger and darker than the one which introduced him to his current secretary, a young woman who’s much more to him than an employee. As the pieces in an eerie puzzle come together and the couple begins a relationship that Tobias has been hesitant to let take flight, the two discover that the supernatural is far from done with them and that the mystical may well be at work in more than one aspect of their lives.

 

A second fairy tale mystery in which the paranormal proves itself business as usual.

 

(Although the story contains no graphic content, some themes may be considered inappropriate for younger teens.)

 

Look for it in both paperback and e-book format in the next few weeks.

 

Autumn Wishes

May each seed of dreams you've sown

With diligence and passion grown

A ripe blessing now for all

Drop

From autumn trees of love and hope this fall.

 

Happy harvest, everyone.

Technology Has Ruined Readers’ Attention Span

Technology Has Ruined Readers’ Attention Span

This is an interesting article that poses an important question to authors, especially those who tend to write stories that contain philosophical, theological or metaphysical themes and ideas and/or those whose stories have a greater focus on the interiority of their character(s) and/or the relationship dynamic between people - by default, the type of stories that are usually more dependent on the intricacies of language and frequently require more complex sentence structure.

It's been suggested that a writer always needs to write to his or her audience, but that a writer also must write what's in them to write. So, if the above types of stories are what an author is called strongly to write, how does he or she present these ideas, which inherently require more focused attention, a slower, more careful reading and deeper thought (more "work") on the part of the reader, to a growing audience of readers who are more familiar with and expect what technology presents as the norm: rapid absorption of concise bits of information, immediate gratification and a more exterior, visual transmission of ideas rather than one which is more interior and language-oriented?

Definitely a fascinating question for me as I don't feel I've figured that out yet. Are there many writers who are challenged by this, pre-modern technology readers who find more recently-released books to be lacking in certain respects because of it and what modern authors are known for succeeding extremely well at combining the two, seemingly at odds, facets of writing?

Thanks to The Passive Voice for the share.

Happy Labor Day

Wishing everyone a safe and wonderful holiday with their own family and friends!

Win a Kindle Paperwhite at the Awesome Indies Grand Opening Party. Last day today.

Tomorrow, the wonderful books in the Awesome Indies Grand Opening sale go back to their usual price at $2 or $3 more than their present 99c. Visit today to grab a bargain, pick up some free bootie and be in the draw for a Kindle Paperwhite.
 

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Why do Authors choose the independent route? Find out at the AIA Opening Party today

 

Day four of the Awesome Indies Grand Opening party is meet the author day. Pop over and find out the difference between indie and self-publishing, watch a crazy video and read the author’s stories.

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The 99c sale is still on, so if you haven’t been already, pop over there now.

Visit the AIA Grand Opening party for a fun quiz

Do you enjoy quizzes? Then visit the Awesome Indies for a fun quiz on day three of their Grand Opening Party.

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And while you’re there don’t forget to check out the 99c sale, and see what else the site has to offer.

 

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Who is the piano playing dog? Find out at the AIA Grand Opening Party

Who is the piano playing dog? Visit the Awesome Indies Grand Opening Party today to find out. Watch an amazing video and vote on the best explanation for who the dog is and what he’s doing.  

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The Awesome Indies Grand Opening Party; 26 top reads at just 99 cents each, plus 5 days of partying!

 

You’re invited to the Awesome Indies Grand Opening Party—a sale of 26 top reads at just 99 cents each, plus 5 days of fun. See the new website, meet the authors, join them for games, giveaways and giggles and be in the draw to win the latest generation Kindle.

 

The Awesome Indies have found a way to take the risk out of buying indie. If it’s Awesome Indies Approved (AIA), a qualified publishing industry professional has determined that it’s as good as anything produced by the mainstream. Readers need no longer wonder if that book is really worth downloading. If a book is listed on the Awesome Indies, then it’s worth your time.

 

Click on the banner, or this link, to visit the Awesome Indies to browse the huge 99c sale and learn what you have to do to be in the draw for a Kindle Paperwhite.

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Writer's (Contrary) Thought of the Day

"Calling a wolf an alpha is usually no more appropriate than referring to a human parent or a doe deer as an alpha. Any parent is dominant to its young offspring, so "alpha" adds no information. Why not refer to an alpha female as the female parent, the breeding female, the matriarch, or simply the mother? Such a designation emphasizes not the animal's dominant status, which is trivial information, but its role as pack progenitor, which is critical information. The one use we may still want to reserve for "alpha" is in the relatively few large wolf packs comprised of multiple litters. ... In such cases the older breeders are probably dominant to the younger breeders and perhaps can more appropriately be called the alphas. ... The point here is not so much the terminology but what the terminology falsely implies: a rigid, force-based dominance hierarchy."
 
Mech, L. David (1999). "Alpha Status, Dominance, and Division of Labor in Wolf Packs". Jamestown, ND: Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center Online. Canadian Journal of Zoology 77:1196-1203. Retrieved 21 April 2008. "The point here is not so much the terminology but what the terminology falsely implies: a rigid, force-based dominance hierarchy."

"Dominance hierarchies and dominance disputes and testing are a fundamental characteristic of all social groups... But perhaps only we humans learn to use punishment (and pain - poster's add.) primarily to gain for ourselves the reward of being dominant."

Pryor, Karen (August 1999) "Chap. 4." Don't Shoot the Dog! (Bantam trade paperback ed.). Bantam Books. p.108.

Something to think about when calling the hero of one's novel an "alpha male," not to mention when using the word dominance in other capacities. In an additional note, as someone who lives with a real dog pack - mother, father, four of their offspring and a non-related dog - I can second the above very strongly and suggest that an arrogant, condescending, violence-prone, controlling human man (or woman), and especially one who needs to hurt others to elevate him or herself, isn't anything like a canine "alpha" male (or female), and perhaps ought to only be considered a mentally or emotionally unstable antagonist (or another starts-with-a synonym that isn't alpha). I'm thinking it wouldn't be unfair to imagine that dogs and wolves the world over would be horrified to discover that certain lauded human behaviors today are mistakenly being compared to their own.

(Mama Zoe and two of her pups)

(Quotes courtesy of Wikipedia.)

The Horrors of Self-Promotion

Not every indie author will agree with this article in its entirety, but I imagine most will find one or two points of empathy. Or, if not that, at least enjoy the author's sardonic wit. With a nod to the U.S. movie industry's vague - and, I think, unintentionally funny in its PC-ness - terminology, this article is rated PG-13 for occasional language. And thank you to  The Passive Voice  for the share.

The Horrors of Self-Promotion

Off Duty

We all need a little down time after a busy day.

Kindle Fire Department: Awesome Indies Kindle Book Sale 7/26

Kindle Fire Department: Awesome Indies Kindle Book Sale 7/26: If you’re concerned about quality in independent fiction, then check out the books on the Awesome Indies list. Their editorial staff only give their stamp of approval to books that meet the same standards as the mainstream. They save you the effort of wading through the slush pile yourself.

High quality books, exciting new authors, great prices.

Some Books Are Harder to Write Than Others

To celebrate her newest release,  Demon's Grip, the third book in the  Diamond Peak Series, I'm honored to feature a guest post by the exceptional author, Tahlia Newland, on the challenges and rewards of writing metaphysical fiction. As Tahlia has kindly noted, I've had the great fortune to work as an editor or her outstanding fantasy and magical realism novels and highly recommend her original and creative blend of adventure-filled magical fantasy and real world metaphysical reflection.

Some books are harder to write than others

 

Sometimes I wish I could write a story that is just a story, not one threaded through with philosophy like my stories, but I never could, because that isn't me. It would be a lot easier though, and that appeals to my lazy side, but it wouldn't satisfy me. I like novels with a touch of metaphysics in them, and authors always write the kind of books they like to read.

The most difficult aspect of writing metaphysical fiction is that you need to remain true to whatever philosophy you're working with without it being either didactic or extraneous to the story line. It also needs to be expressed in universal terms that relate to people of different world-views, otherwise it becomes religious fiction which has a different purpose.

I find myself faced with interpreting the technical language of my area of study, Buddhism into simple language that means the same thing but doesn't have religious overtones. Also, my books have teens as their main characters so the language has to be teen-speak.

Before you can simplify anything without destroying its integrity, you need to have studied the philosophy enough to understand it well. I can confidently say that I have done that, and I have no problem interpreting the simple concepts and weaving them into the story, but I was ambitious (sometimes I think foolish) enough to choose a theme for a series that required me to go deeper, and that's when things can get tricky.

Book one sets the scene with a simple idea, that of demons that are an external manifestation of emotions. My characters use skills learnt in meditation to defeat the demons, but before my central character, seventeen-year-old Ariel can do this, she must learn how. So, within this book are genuine and complete meditation instructions, and yet the word meditation does not appear even once. 

Yet this is essentially a new adult fantasy with all the elements of any great example of that genre ie romance, adventure, humour and life threatening battles!

I have just released book three, Demon's Grip, and it was the hardest book to write, because it had to explore the difference between wanting something and craving it. Why? Because the demon lord, Emot, bodyguard to the Master Demon, feeds on craving.

Finding the right words wasn't easy. Luckily I have a fabulous editor, Krisi, who by questioning the meaning of what I had written helped me to write it as clearly as possible.

All this talk about  concepts might make the book sound heavy, but it isn't. The demons are pretty sleazy, as demons should be, but all my writing has a light touch. There's a grumpy but amusing talking cat, a mysterious magician, a handsome young man, a gutsy nearly eighteen- year-old and a quirky but wise old man, and it takes place in our own time, in a realm hidden within our world.

 

Here's some perceptive things people have said about the series.

 

 “I can't even begin to describe all of the action you'll find in this highly imaginative journey. This is a fantastic depiction of a fight between good and evil.” Crazy Four Books.

"A magical world with an exceptional well-written ribbon of 'real world' weaved throughout."  Twisted Sense Book Blog

“This world is the context for Ariel, a young woman in the grip of a prophecy, desperately trying to rescue her mother before her mother is killed... or worse.” Ruthanne Reid, author of The Sundered.

 

“A beautifully written, exciting fantasy-adventure with vibrant description.” Krisi Keley, author of Mareritt.

 

It’s always best to start at the beginning of a series though, so to inspire you to do just that, book one in the series is only 99c until the 6th July on Kindle and Kobo, so pick it up and read your way to the top of Diamond Peak.

 

You can also pick up a FREE short story prequel to the Series here.

If you’ve read books one and two, you can find Demon's Grip at your Kindle Store , Smashwords & Kobo

Post by Tahlia Newland, the award-winning fantasy and magical realism author with a metaphysical twist. If you enjoyed this blog post, you can join her on Facebook , Twitter or Google+ You can even fan her on Goodreads. When not reading, writing, reviewing or mentoring authors you may find her being an extremely casual high school teacher or making decorative masks. Tahlia began writing full time in 2008 after twenty years in the performing arts and a five-year stint as a creative and performing arts teacher in a High School. In 2012, she set up the Awesome Indies List to showcase quality independent fiction. She has had extensive training in meditation and Buddhist philosophy and lives in an Australian rainforest south of Sydney. Creativity is her middle name!

 

 

Mareritt: The Friar Tobe Fairy Tale Files Now Available in Paperback and on Kindle

My newest release,  Mareritt, the first book in the  Friar Tobe Fairy Tale Files, is now available in both paperback and on Kindle. Readers who enjoy mystery/suspense, fairy tales and supernatural metaphysical fiction, or those simply looking to try something new, can check out sample chapters at the links below. (The paperback and Kindle pages aren't linked yet, so I've included a link to each separately.) The paperback is currently on sale for $9.49 and the Kindle version is only $2.99.

Paperback

Kindle

As beauty lies sleeping…

 

Four pretty, partying high school seniors, four strange and startling accidents the police believe the girls have brought on themselves. Do demonic nightmares and fairy tale visions bury a dark secret haunting the girls or is the past simply struggling to reach the light?

 

Twenty-eight year old former novitiate turned PI, Tobias Berger, hired to discover who, if anyone, is threatening the four troubled young women, is about to embark on a wild “mare ride” to slay their dragon and uncover the truth.

 

A dark fairy tale mystery with a touch of mystic light.

 

My thanks to anyone who gets a chance to check it out and to all who give the story a read, I hope you enjoy it. Other e-book versions will be available soon and more Friar Tobe Fairy Tale Files will be on the way.

 

Mareritt: A New Fairy Tale Mystery Coming in June

I'm excited to share that I have an upcoming release in June of a new book in a new series:  Mareritt, the first story in the  Friar Tobe Fairy Tale Files. Below is a peek at the front cover and book description.

As beauty lies sleeping…

 

Four pretty, partying high school seniors, four strange and startling accidents the police believe the girls have brought on themselves. Do demonic nightmares and fairy tale visions bury a dark secret haunting the girls or is the past simply struggling to reach the light?

 

Twenty-eight year old former novitiate turned PI, Tobias Berger, hired to discover who, if anyone, is threatening the four troubled young women, is about to embark on a wild “mare ride” to slay their dragon and uncover the truth.

 

A dark fairy tale mystery with a touch of mystic light.

 

 

For those who enjoy fairy tales and crime mystery/suspense,  Mareritt  offers a bit of a unique slant on both, as well as a little supernatural speculation on the side. A somewhat different style than the On the Soul series, it’s a fast-paced novel for both YA and adult readers but, although not explicit, parents may want to consider whether some of the subject matter is too intense for readers under 13.

 

Expected release date: mid-June 2013.

Tahlia Newland's Award-Winning "You Can't Shatter Me" FREE May 29-31

Double award-winning YA novel 'You Can't Shatter Me' is FREE from the 29th to the 31st of May 2013. (Pacific Standard Time) This book on empowering ways to handle bullying has been hailed as a must-read for teens, parents & educators

This heart-warming magical realism story has received an AIA Seal of Excellence and a B.R.A.G.Medallion^TM for outstanding independent fiction. It offers real solutions for handling bullying that will inspire and empower teens and adults alike.

When superhero wanna-be, Carly, stands up to a bully, he turns on her, forcing her to battle cutting words, flying hooks, a doubt dragon and a suffocating closet. Her karate-trained boyfriend, Dylan’s desire to stop the harassment sets off a struggle to control his inner caveman. Meanwhile, Carly searches for inner strength and a peaceful solution. Will she find it before Dylan resorts to violence?

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT YOU CAN’T SHATTER ME

 ‘I was awed  . . .  Tahlia Newland’s fiction is some of the best YA on the market . . . in Newland’s deft hands, this novel is an absorbing, educational read, that both satisfies and gives hope to adults and younger readers alike.’ Blibliotica Book Reviews.

‘An entertaining and uplifting read.’ Linda Gillard, best selling author of ‘A House of Silence’.

‘This is a story about understanding, kindness and compassion, uniquely told with surreal fantasy elements, and is both entertaining and thought-provoking.’ Kevin Berry, author .’

‘This is a book that all young adults should read. It is also a great book for parents and educators who may need a fresh look into teen struggles and bullying . . . Tahlia does a brilliant job making an otherwise tedious topic fun and relatable for readers . . . You are left feeling complete and some what light.’ Little Hyats Book Reviews.

About the Author

Award winning author Tahlia Newland writes contemporary fantasy and magical realism with a metaphysical twist. She also  mentors authors and provides Digital Reading Seminars in High Schools. When not reading, writing or reviewing you may find her being an extremely casual high school teacher or making decorative masks.

Tahlia is a bone-fide expatriate of the performing arts, with over 20 years experience in scripting and performing in Visual Theatre and Theatre in Education. She has studied philosophy & meditation for many years, lives in an Australian rain forest and loves cats, but she doesn’t have one because they eat native birds.

Connect with Tahlia. Weblog
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The promotion is available from approximately 12:00 AM Pacific Standard Time on May the 29th to approximately 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time on May the 31st.

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10 Reasons Not to Be A Writer

Another funny share via  The Passive Voice  from  Book Trust. Would it be negative of me to say that these all sound pretty true? Or maybe only pathologically ambivalent if I do, since I'm about to release a new book in a new series. Well, that's probably another reason not to be a writer, even if it didn't make the list. Enjoy and a lovely Memorial Day weekend to all.

10 Reasons Not to Be A Writer

How It Feels When Your Ex Publishes a Book

Just because being human is sadly funny and those who can creatively sum that up with a few words and pictures are to be admired. Credit to  The Passive Voice  for sharing the link.

How It Feels When Your Ex Publishes a Book

These Amazon Products Are No Joke, But the Online Reviews Are

A serious (not really) article about Amazon's creatively comedic reviewers. Great for a few hearty chuckles, if not for wise consumer choices. Courtesy of  The Wall Street Journal  by way of  The Passive Voice.

These Amazon Products Are No Joke, But the Online Reviews Are

Hook'em and Book'em: Interview: NYT Bestselling Novelist Dean Koontz

Update: the original Blogger link was faulty. Please use this link to reach the interview:
http://hookembookem.blogspot.com/2013/04/by-mark-young-novelist-dean-koontzs_3885.html

Thank you to author Werner Lind for letting me know!

A fantastic interview with Dean Koontz on author Mark Young's blog:

Hook'em and Book'em: Interview: NYT Bestselling Novelist Dean Koontz: By Mark Young Novelist Dean Koontz’s novels have become my own personal addiction. All I have to do is pull out one of Dean’s many n...

Opinion: The Unsettling Truth About Easter

An excellent article for the Easter season by Maura Hearden, Ph.D. from my alma mater, DeSales University.

Opinion: The Unsettling Truth About Easter

New Editions and On the Soul of a Vampire on Sale

This month I am releasing new paperback editions of my gothic, speculative fiction novels  On the Soul of a Vampire  and  Pro Luce Habere Volume 1  to celebrate the paperback release of  Pro Luce Habere Volume 2.  All three novels have new interior formatting and artwork, as well as updated covers, and will be available at new, lower prices.  Aiding in the celebration, Amazon is presently offering the new edition of  On the Soul of Vampire on sale for only $8.92, which is a five dollar savings from the regular price.  Just click on the book cover link to Amazon below where you can take a peek inside the book.

The answer is neither in blood nor in life; the key to the mystery resides in the human soul.

 

For some it takes a lifetime to discover their raison d'etre.  Imagine searching for eight centuries.  In 1997 Philadelphia, an 800 year old vampire comes face to face with his reason to be when he discovers a young mortal woman who knows everything about him and whose understanding of immortality is about to change all he's known as truth.  Obsessed with the mystery of her knowledge, he embarks on a journey with her that leads them to his childhood home in the Provençal Alps, as well as into the strange and frightening past that shaped him.  A novel of faltering faith and neverending hope, On the Soul of a Vampire will not only alter everything you think you know about vampires, it will change the way you see your very soul.

 

The new edition paperbacks of  Pro Luce Habere Volume 1  and  Volume 2  will be available within the next two weeks.

 

 



Happy St. Patrick's Day

May you have

A world of wishes at your command

God and His angels close at hand

Friends and family their love impart

And Irish blessings in your heart.

Our Prayers for Pope Francis I

Photo courtesy www.cbsnews.com

 

 

God, Our Father in heaven, through Our Lord Jesus Christ and Your Holy Spirit, we humbly ask You to bless our new Holy Father, Pope Francis I, in his service to Your Church on earth, filling him with Your love, inspiring him with Your understanding, guiding him with Your wisdom, sheltering him in Your peace and strengthening him with Your grace. Amen.

M.R. Gott's Cutis Anserina: M.R. Gott interviews...Werner A Lind

Supernatural and speculative fiction fans, check out this fascinating interview with the very talented, Werner Lind, author of the wonderful vampire novel, Lifeblood, on M.R. Gott's blog, where he talks about his inspiration, influences and his writing of this historical and faith-based paranormal tale.  And a big thank you to Werner for his very kind mention.

M.R. Gott's Cutis Anserina: M.R. Gott interviews...Werner A Lind: Please Welcome Novelist Werner A. Lind to Cutis Anserina... Your novel Lifeblood is a century-spanning vampiric romance; what were t...

More Original Art Book Cover Samples

Due to the Christmas holiday and other life events, I haven't yet finished work on a planned book cover art website.  I have continued to work on sample covers, however, and anyone looking for reasonably priced, original art and design for a book cover can contact me, Krisi Keley, at jcsgs11@aol.com with requests, to discuss ideas or for more information.   All cover art and design, such as that in the samples below, will be priced at $100 US or below.

 

(The authors and titles in the above cover examples were created expressly for the sample covers and any resemblance to real authors or titles is coincidental and unintentional.  The images in the samples are original artwork, subject to copyright law, and may not be used without the permission of the artist.)