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In the Spotlight – Tina Traverse

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It’s a pleasure to welcome Tina Traverse into the spotlight today! Tina is the author of the novel, Destiny of the Vampire. And I do love vampires. Let’s find out more.

About Tina Traverse

Tina began to write at the age of 8 years old when she wrote my version of the bible story, “The Good Samaritan”. That inspired her to continue with the hobby that quickly became her passion.

This passionate affair continued for 30 years and there are no signs of it waning.

Tina says that she “will admit for a time when I was pregnant with my own first born son, Christian, it cooled, but never faded, I soon found out when the desire to write came calling once again when I needed to find a way to cope with heartbreaking news.
I always knew that there was something wrong with Christian from the moment he was born, I and the doctors, just could not put their finger on it. While physically, Christian thrived, mentally/emotionally not so well. His behaviours were a little disturbing. Finally after 9 years of pulling my hair out, and slipping into some pretty dark places myself, he was diagnosed with Autism. My method of coping was to write a story about his/our journey called Forever Christian.”

Please join me in finding out more about Tina!

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“Ghost Memory” Release & Story Blast

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Today marks the release of the Thulukan Chronicles short story prequel, “Ghost Memory.” Please come join me on Facebook on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 4 PM Pacific time. I’ll be giving away a few prizes, including some free copies of the story as well as two $5 Gift Cards. Hope to see you there!

Facebook Story Blast & Release Party

About “Ghost Memory”

La Fi is not having a normal day. She broke someone’s nose, embarrassed her fiancé, Thulu, and now a dead guy is on her doorstep. Although seeing the dead is not unusual for the young medium, since she and Thulu regularly deal with the supernatural. Thulu can find anything that’s lost and the amnesiac ghost is missing money, along with his memory.

Peter Swanson used to stash money throughout his San Francisco home. Now he can’t remember his hiding places, and his aging partner needs the money. That’s not normally a problem for Thulu, but some of the money is missing from the house. Thulu and La Fi must broaden the search for cash long gone, and that could prove tricky in more ways than one.

“Ghost Memory” is A Thulukan Chronicles Story set in the Relics universe. Bonus Material includes Chapter 1 from the novel Relics, Book 1 of The Thulukan Chronicles.

 

You can buy Ghost Memory (A Thulukan Chronicles Story) at Amazon and Smashwords.

 

 

 

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In the Spotlight – ChristaCarol Jones

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From the first time I saw the cover and title for this new book, Magicbound, I was intrigued. It’s always so cool when I find out that I actually know the author of a book I want to read. This one was a double pleasure because ChristaCarol Jones is part of group of authors I hang out with and I hadn’t remembered where I’d seen the book. What a fab surprise to find out it was written by a friend of mine! Please join me as I discover more about this new novel and the awesome author who wrote it.

 About ChristaCarol Jones

ChristaCarol is an avid daydreamer, wife to her best friend, mama to 3 amazing kids, a teacher-in-training, and a young adult author who loves fantasy, adventure, and strong leading ladies. She’s danced, acted, sings in a praise band, sews, is learning to knit, and will try anything the least bit creative at least once! ChristaCarol’s debut novel, Magicbound is available world wide on Amazon.

 

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In the Spotlight – Constance Phillips

 

ConnieConstance Phillips is one of my favorite people and she’s back today to chat with us some more about writing and her historical/paranormal romance, Resurrecting Harry. This was one of my favorite books I read so far this year and I had a few more questions for Constance, her writing process and, of course, her book.

About Constance Phillips

Constance Phillips lives in Ohio with her husband, two ready-to-leave-the-nest children, and four canine kids. Her perfect fantasy vacation would involve hunting Dracula across Europe with her daughter, who also digs that kind of stuff. When she’s not writing about fairies, shifters, vamps, and guardian angels, she’s working side-by-side with her husband in their hardwood flooring business.

Constance is actively involved in her local Romance Writers of America chapter (MVRWA) and the Southeast Michigan chapter of the United States Pony Club. When not writing or enjoying the outdoors, she loves reality television or can be found at a Rick Springfield concert (just look for the pink Converse high tops).

For more on Constance and Resurrecting Harry read on!

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In the Spotlight – Simon Okill

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Not too long ago I featured a cover reveal for a new novel, Luna Sanguis, a blood-red-hot, 18+ trip to the darker side. Today, the man behind the book, the wonderful and generous Simon Okill, has joined me to share some things about himself and his new novel.

About Simon Okill in His Own Words

I live with my wife, Shirlee Anne and our cat, in a pretty coastal town in South Wales, UK. We both love Stephen King and had read many of his books and enjoyed their transition to the screen. Due to our love of books, my wife and I dabbled in writing for some years as a hobby. We were approached by a film company to write a paranormal TV series. We struggled most nights and all through weekends to come up with 22 episodes only for the company to go bust. Then after an accident at work, I was forced into early retirement due to disability. I used my newfound skills as a writer to help with my depression. We decided to use our TV series episodes as templates for film scripts and novels. My writing became more serious as certain A-list actors expressed interest in my scripts and my debut novel Nobody Loves a Bigfoot Like a Bigfoot Babe was accepted by Christopher Matthews Publishing after so many British publishers turned it down.

Read on for more about Simon and Luna Sanguis!

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Thanks, Lisa Brackmann!

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Lisa Brackmann was kind enough to be my Guest Host at Mysterious Galaxy last weekend. In this photo, she was reading my Bio aloud to the audience. I love this Bio and can say that because I didn’t write it. 🙂 It was written by a fabulous author who will be a guest on “in the Spotlight” in the near future. More on that later!

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In the Spotlight – Ramsey Hootman

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Once again I get to spotlight a friend of mine. This time it’s Ramsey Hootman, fresh from her debut with Courting Greta. Ramsey is loads of fun, witty and a supportive friend. I’m so very pleased to be able to feature her new novel.

About Ramsey Hootman

Ramsey grew up in the northern California town of Healdsburg, where her debut novel Courting Greta takes place. A former travel writer, she lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Read on for more about Ramsey and the intriguing Courting Greta.

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