Wednesday, November 20, 2024

*Book Tour & Giveaway* Threshold-GUEST POST

 

On Threshold time travel is about to become possible. 

The huge space habitat, already 500 years in our future is about to go forward to a safer time and place. Aliens from the All-Time hold the keys. 

Wanna go? 


Threshold

The Threshold Series Book 1

by Janet & Chris Morris

Genre: Science Fiction Thriller Adventure



Set a millennium from now on Threshold Terminal—virtually a Grand Hotel in space— a young test pilot, Joe South, is thrust five hundred years into his future and finds himself in the thick of interstellar smuggling, intrigue, and the rough underworld of an alien environment. It is a time of danger and ever-shifting powers . . . and the destinies of a lost test pilot, an underworld scavenger, and two young lovers become irrevocably intertwined . . .

 

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Best selling author Janet Morris began writing in 1976 and has since published more than 30 novels, many co-authored with her husband Chris Morris or others. Most of her fiction work has been in the fantasy and science fiction genres, although she has also written historical and other novels. Morris has written, contributed to, or edited several book-length works of non-fiction, as well as papers and articles on nonlethal weapons, developmental military technology and other defense and national security topics.

 Christopher Crosby Morris (born 1946) is an American author of fiction and non-fiction, as well as a lyricist, musical composer, and singer-songwriter. He is married to author Janet Morris. He is a defense policy and strategy analyst and a principal in M2 Technologies, Inc. He writes primarily as Chris Morris, but occasionally uses pseudonyms.


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What is something unique/quirky about you?


Together we breed Morgan horses. We consult with Morgan breeders to help them choose crosses to their stock to achieve a desired result.

We are also musicians; Janet plays bass guitar, Chris sings and plays guitar. We have an album on MCA records. Look for Christopher Crosby Morris on Soundcloud or N1M.com 


Can you, for those who don't know you already, tell something about yourself and how you became an author?


Janet wrote her first novel, High Couch of Silistra in 1975; a friend sent it to an agent who chose to represent her; she had already written the second book in the Silistra Quartet and her agent told her not to disclose that until they finalized the contract for the first one. When the publisher learned of the others, Bantam Books bought the succeeding three. When the fourth book was published, the series already had four million copies in print. Suddenly Janet was a novelist specializing in environmental, gender, historical and political subjects. In the process, Chris started as her editor and ultimately a co-writer. Since then, she and Chris have co-authored many books.


Who is your hero and why?


Heraclitus of Ephesus, a pre-socratic philosopher, whose Cosmic Fragments foreshadow our knowledge of reality and how to perceive it. Among his precepts is the statement that change alone is unchanging. We’ve worked Heraclitus’ fragments in here and there throughout our books.


Which of your novels can you imagine being made into a movie?


All of them. We write cinematically, our books are vivid adventures we undertake without knowing the destination.  I, the Sun, The Sacred Band, and Outpassage are particularly suited to film. The Threshold Series is a feast of opportunities for today’s special effects creators.


What inspired you, to write Threshold?


Threshold explores what will happen if we meet beings who are interdimensional, not limited by time and space as we know it. Of course, there’s massive suspicion and mistrust when humans meet aliens capable of grasping a much wider time spectrum and able to predict what is about to occur as a result of current circumstance. How can ordinary people trust this super-human race and how can they not once given the benefit of their perspective? 

Convince us why you feel Threshold is a must read.


Today our space telescopes are showing us pictures of events that happened millions of light years ago, showing us actual images of the plastic nature of time and space. It is a short conceptual jump from those images to imagining beings like us, but capable of accessing a wider present and acting in concert with events provably happening over vast time arcs. As humans, we may feel that a lifetime is but a moment in an eternal reality and guess what it could be like to be free of the clock-time that rules our earthly progress. In Threshold, we get to play on the greatest chess board available to our fledgling perception of our own possible futures. 

We’ve gone to lengths to make this book available in e-book, trade paper, hardback, and soon in audiobooks.


Who designed your book covers?


Most of our covers, including Threshold, are realized by Roy Mauritsen, a gifted graphic artist.


Advice to writers?


As for advice to writers, here is all we know: write the story you want to read. Start at the beginning, go to the end, and stop. Seriously. From start to finish you must inhabit the construct in a manner that makes the reader choose to continue; if we as writers can’t feel what it’s like being there, our readers can’t either. Close your eyes, look at your feet where they are standing on the story’s ground; tell us what you see. Tell us what you hear. Ask at the end of each paragraph ‘what happens next?’. If you lose touch with it wait until you’re back inside it. Tell the story that comes to you, and from you, to us.

 


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*Book Tour & Giveaway* Abby-Ability

 


A mother of a special-needs girl (Abby) asked the author for advice on how to answer her questions: why does she have Cerebral Palsy and why is she different from her sisters?

The author and her decided to write a book that answers her questions.


Abby-Ability

by Terrie Lynn Birney

Illustrated by Pavani Apsara

Genre: Special-Needs Children’s Book  



Has your special-needs child ever asked you why he/she is different from his/her siblings or classmates?

Well, this book, Abby-Ability, is for your family.

 

Abby has questions asking why she has Cerebral Palsy, and why she is different. With her faith in God and getting answers to her questions, will Abby understand that she does have a special ability, just like everyone else?


A mother of a special-needs girl (Abby) reached out to me on Social Media, asking for advice on how to answer Abby's questions: why does she have Cerebral Palsy and why is she different from her sisters. We decided I would write a book that answers her questions.

 

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Hello! I’m Terrie Lynn Birney.

I am a first-time children’s picture book author who has Cerebral Palsy. When I was born, the doctors said I would be "vegetable” my whole life. To those doctors I say “Ha, take that!” Not only am I pursuing a career in writing children’s books, I graduated from college with an associate degree in computer science. Since I can remember, I have enjoyed writing, especially about my feelings. My dedication to writing has grown in the last year with my newly published first book, with more in the future. Belief in myself is stronger with my faith as a Christian. I am grateful to have my loving husband for over twenty years and the support of my family. They have been with me throughout my journey.

I hope you enjoy my books.

 

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Monday, November 18, 2024

*Book tour & Giveaway* Book of Magic-GUEST POST

 

Unravel the secrets to crafting a masterful magic system from 

best-selling fantasy author Charlie N. Holmberg.


Charlie N. Holmberg’s Book of Magic

By Charlie N. Holmberg

Genre: Speculative Nonfiction, Writing Self-Help


Unravel the secrets to crafting a masterful magic system from best-selling fantasy author Charlie N. Holmberg.

 

Whether using magic as flavor or as an essential piece of plot, this book will guide fantasy authors, from new to experienced, through the delicate layers of creating, utilizing, and mastering magic systems.

In this book, we will...

*Discuss the schools, laws, and spectrum of magic

*Learn to build individual pieces of a magic system

*Dig into magic’s influence on worldbuilding

*Examine different types and styles of magic

*Develop and polish original magic systems


With workshops, work pages, and reference materials included, this succinct one-and-done guide to crafting the magical elements of the fantasy genre is a must-have for speculative fiction authors.

“If you haven’t had the fortune of attending one of Charlie’s writing classes (which I have), this is the next best thing. Book of Magic contains so much wit, wisdom, and practical suggestions for helping any beginning author, or veteran, make their magic systems rise up and be noticed. She uses expert examples from other authors you know as well as teaching a masterclass on developing magic systems from scratch based on methods she’s invented. You just may need this book to help find out what kind of magic-based diseases might be festering in your neighbor’s cabbages.” —Jeff Wheeler, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Kingfountain series

 

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Charlie N. Holmberg is a Wall Street Journal and Amazon Charts bestselling author of fantasy and romance fiction, including the Paper Magician series, the Spellbreaker series, and the Whimbrel House series, and writes contemporary romance under C. N. Holmberg. She is published in over twenty languages and is a Goodreads Choice Award, ALA, and RITA finalist. Born in Salt Lake City, Charlie was raised a Trekkie alongside three sisters who also have boy names. A BYU alumna, she discovered in her thirties that she’s actually a cat person. She lives with her family in Utah. Visit her at www.charlienholmberg.com<!- -[endif]-->.

 

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Who did the narration on the audiobook and what made you choose them?


Angela Dawe! Angela did a few of my books (The Fifth Doll, Followed by Frost, and The Will and the Wilds). Girl can drop her voice like it’s HOT. I’ve never heard a woman voice men so well before. And while this book isn’t fiction, when my publisher asked me if I had any preferences, I mentioned Angela and she happened to be free!


How many audiobooks do you currently have and are there any more on the horizon?


All 24 of my published novels are available in audio! If you have an Audible subscription, I am happy to take up the next two years of your listening ;) 


And yes, all my future contracted books will also be available on audio!


Do you prefer to listen to audiobooks or read a book?


I prefer to read on a Kindle. I can only listen to fiction audiobooks when I’m driving, otherwise my mind wanders. (Though I can listen to nonfiction while I’m at the gym; if I miss a sentence or two there, I don’t feel like I’ve ruined the story, so it’s fine.) And I’m such a princess now that if I have to hold open the covers of a physical book I just can’t even.


What are your top 10 favorite books/authors? 


The Bird and the Sword by Amy Harmon

The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin

Howl’s Moving Castle by Dianna Wynne Jones

The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater

Souless by Gail Carriger

Mistborn Series by Brandon Sanderson

Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson

An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson

The Dragonsworn Trilogy by Caitlyn McFarland

Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson




What book do you think everyone should read?


Howl’s Moving Castle by Dianna Wynne Jones. Because it’s delightful.


How long have you been writing?


Overall, 23 years. Professionally, 11.


Do the characters all come to you at the same time or do some of them come to you as you write? 


The main characters are all on my radar before I start writing; minor characters have a tendency of popping up on their own (and being named Martha, for some reason).


Do you read yourself and if so what is your favorite genre? 


Can you write without reading?? 


Of course! I LOVE romantic fantasy. I am so chuffed that romantasy is a big thing right now because IT IS MY JAM. 


Do you prefer to write in silence or with noise? Why? 


I write in silence. Even if I turn music on, my brain blocks it out when I write. I don’t notice what’s playing. I get so absorbed into the scene, you know? That said, I don’t play music because if it doesn’t fit the scene PRECISELY, it makes it harder to get into the zone. 


Do you write one book at a time or do you have several going at a time?


I’m usually only drafting one book at a time, but often I’m brainstorming another, or copyedits may come in for a third. So there’s always more than one story happening in some aspect, but big things like drafting and developmental edits are one-book deals.*


*This is with the exception of The Plastic Magician and The Will and the Wilds, which I drafted at the same time because the first was under contract and the second I was obsessed with. 



If you could have been the author of any book ever written, which book would you choose?


I mean… I’d happily take credit for The Lord of the Rings series…


Pen or type writer or computer?


While I hand-write all my notes, I type much faster than I pen anything.


Tell us about a favorite character from a book. 


I freaking loved Penryn’s mom from the Penryn & The End of Days series by Susan Ee.


What made you want to become an author and do you feel it was the right decision?


I do not have a special book that made me want to be an author; instead, it was an anime that made me want to be a storyteller. At the age of thirteen, my older sister bullied me into watching this new show that had been on Fox Kids but got cancelled, so she purchased the DVDs. It was called The Vision of Escaflowne. I LOVED the story in this. It was unlike anything I’d ever seen before. All I knew is that I wanted to create stories as masterful as what I saw in that show (and even as an adult, I recommend it to anyone, even non-anime-lovers). I figured I could either draw stories, like in a comic book, or write stories, a la novels. I could objectively tell I was a terrible artist. I could not objectively tell I was a terrible writer, so that’s the path I took!



Advice they would give new authors? 


First, do a daily wordcount. Most people who want to write a book never actually finish a book, so if you pen “the end” on something, even if it’s terrible, you’re ahead of the curve. 500 words a day is a professional pace, and that’s roughly ½-1 pages on Microsoft Word.


Second, allow yourself to suck. Be terrible. Don’t edit until the book is done. It’s a rough draft, it’s literally not supposed to be GOOD. Giving yourself permission to not be perfect helps so much in productivity and mental health!


What makes a good story? 


There are a lot of things that make a story good. Interesting premise, conflict, likeable characters . . . but the thing I think that really separates amazing writing from just good stories is emotion. Feeling what the characters feel, yearning as they yearn. Books that make me cry? Take my money, please.


What is your writing Kryptonite?


I have a hard time staying in the same world for too long (The Whimbrel House series is a fluke). By the time I get to book 3, I’m bored. I want to discover something new! I have several duologies because of this.


Do you try more to be original or to deliver to readers what they want?


I try to lean more original. That said, I notice that if I’m really excited about something, my readers are likely to also be excited about that thing. (Though I admit I have book coming out next year where I swim through favorite reader tropes like I’m Michael Phelps.)


Do you believe in writer’s block?


Yes. In my experience, two things cause writer’s block. The first is disinterest in your story. It’s no longer appealing to you, or you’re bored with your characters or plot. In that case, you need to either revamp what’s happening or work on a new, exciting project. The second is mental health. It’s hard to be creative and to pour yourself into a project when you’re not feeling your best, or you’re suffering from a condition that affects your brain. In that case, you need to address the mental health issue before you can write again.


I’ve experienced both types. Admittedly, the second cause is a lot harder than the first. But there is light at the end of the tunnel. We just have to keep putting one foot in front of the other until we reach it <3





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*Book Tour & Giveaway* A Room For Murder

 

Meet Charlie. Better known as “Aunt Charlie” from the award-winning Secrets of Redemption series. She's back, making teas and solving cases in this funny, twisty, cozy mystery series set in the 1990s in Redemption, Wisconsin.


A Room For Murder

Charlie Kingsley Mysteries Book 5

by Michele Pariza Wacek

Genre: Cozy Mystery


A Room For Murder For is Book 4 in The Charlie Kingsley Cozy Novella series by USA Today bestselling author Michele PW (Pariza Wacek). Ideal for cozy mystery fans, especially readers who love clean, twisty and funny cozy mysteries that include tea, pets, baking, small towns and quirky side characters.

Charlie's very first case!

Normally Darla, the ghost that haunts the Redemption Inn, behaves herself. Relatively speaking.

Nancy, the owner of the Redemption Inn, swears that Darla is harmless. At least, mostly harmless. Maybe she plays a few pranks on some unsuspecting guests, but it's all in good fun.

Until one of the hotel guests is found dead at the bottom of the stairs, and Darla is the one who's blamed.

With the threat of guests cancelling and her business on the line, Nancy turns to Charlie to help find the real culprit so Darla can rest in peace.

Meet Charlie. Better known as "Aunt Charlie" from the award-winning Secrets of Redemption series. She's back, making teas and solving cases in this funny, twisty, cozy mystery series set in the 1990s in Redemption, Wisconsin.

  

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A USA Today Bestselling, award-winning author, Michele taught herself to read at 3 years old because she wanted to write stories so badly. It took some time (and some detours) but now she does spend much of her time writing stories. Mystery stories, to be exact. They're clean and twisty, and range from psychological thrillers to cozies, with a dash of romance and supernatural thrown into the mix. If that wasn't enough, she posts lots of fun things on her blog, including short stories, puzzles, recipes and more, at MPWNovels.com.

Michele grew up in Wisconsin, (hence why all her books take place there), and still visits regularly, but she herself escaped the cold and now lives in the mountains of Prescott, Arizona with her husband and southern squirrel hunter Cassie.

When she's not writing, she's usually reading, hanging out with her dog, or watching the Food Network and imagining she's an awesome cook. (Spoiler alert, she's not. Luckily for the whole family, Mr. PW is in charge of the cooking.)

  

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Saturday, November 16, 2024

*Book Tour & Giveaway* Just in Time for Christmas Tales of Romance

 

 

Keep warm this season with these 4 tales of holiday romance!


Just in Time for Christmas: Tales of Romance

with stories by

Shay Lacy, Constance Phillips, Denise Lynn, Mila Winters

Genre: Holiday Romance Anthology 



A Fiery Flamingo Christmas s by Shay Lacy

What will ignite when a protected witness with a flamethrower meets the hunk next door?

The mob located Gina Weston two days before Christmas, but she refuses to run any more. Except maybe into the arms of her next-door neighbor after he extinguishes her burning flamingo Christmas tree. But are her gun and flamethrower enough to protect her from the lure of this sport hero playboy?

Former home run king Stone "Sledge" Hammer had been bored in the baseball off-season. Meeting Gianna has given him the chance to be a hero again, if she lets him in. While he's showing her the true spirit of Christmas, can he get inside her defenses to show her the importance of home?

It's no game they're playing, and it's a must-win against the mob.


Christmas Memories by Denise Lynn

When Kelly's missing husband unexpectedly shows up with amnesia right before the holidays, will the miracle of the Christmas season help restore his memories and what they once shared?


Family Reclaimed by Constance Phillips

Is their new fragile love strong enough for these first tests?

Kayson and Jack swore eternal love to each other. Now all they want is some time alone to explore the meaning of Christmas as a new family. But the hustle of the holidays while building their dreams at once is testing the strength of that vow. Everybody wants a piece of them.

If they give all their time and love away to others, will they have enough left for one another and their young son?


What She Wants for Christmas by Mila Winters

When Leann's hopes for spending Christmas with her daughter are dashed, she licks her wounds by indulging in a fling with Ben, the cute guy she meets at a bar.

All Ben wants for Christmas is to romance the beautiful woman he's had a crush on for years. If Leanne learns all his secrets, she might not give him a chance to prove they can be great together.

Now, only Leanne can decide if Ben is really what she wants for Christmas.

 


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Shay Lacy lives in Ohio with her husband and cat GG.

She writes romantic suspense and erotic fantasy romance. Shay sees story ideas everywhere. Even something as simple as a sequin can spark a new romantic suspense. Many times a story has emerged from her musing, “You know, somebody could die from that.”

When not writing, she loves to bake, people watch, and shop flea markets and estate sales.

Shay enjoys hearing how couples met and what they love about each other. You can find more information about Shay, her books, and how to contact her at her website, www.shaylacy.com.

 

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Denise Lynn lives in NW Ohio with her husband, son and an ever-changing number of 4-legged kids.

She writes medieval romance for Harlequin/Mills and Boon Historical and whatever she feels like writing for herself. Having read romance novels since she was far too young to do so, she enjoys having the opportunity to share her own stories with readers.

In her spare time, she gardens, sews, and basically putzes around with any craft project she can get her hands on. 

Visit website at www.denise-lynn.com for more information on her books. Links to her social media pages, to the Denise Lynn Newsletter and contact information are on her site.

 

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Constance Phillips lives in Ohio with her husband, daughter, and three canine kids.

She writes contemporary and paranormal romance novels.

When not writing stories of finding and rediscovering love, Constance loves spending time in the garden, with her pups, or cooking with her fresh from the garden produce.

If she leaves the house, it’s to spend time with good friends or family...or go to an eighties pop concert.

 

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Mila Winters loves romance. Be it written between the pages of a book, larger than life on the big screen or residing in her home. So, of course, she writes it too. That is, when

she’s not working with teenagers or hanging out with her wife and their dog Toby.

 

Creating likeable (and sometimes unlikeable) characters makes her do a happy dance and she hopes her readers enjoy them too. To learn more about Mila, her other stories and how her writing brain works, visit her at www.milawinters.com.

 

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