*Author Spotlight & Giveaway* Kyle Ann Robertson

 

Behind Closed Words: Exploring the impact of miscommunications and misperceptions within families, delving into the chaos that ensues, even when driven by love.

 

White Picket Fences

Behind Closed Words Collection #1

by Kyle Ann Robertson

Genre: Women’s Fiction

 

White Picket Fences is a heartfelt family drama fueled by an honest story of motherhood, written for those of us caught up in our own self-searching journeys. The one thing Julie Cahill knows because of her transitory upbringing as a military brat is that she never had a hometown. So she has made sure her kids would grow up in one forever home, in a forever neighborhood, with lots of forever friends. Yet her dream of a permanent hometown has her feeling fenced in.

Set in the Delaware Bay area, Julie has achieved her dreams but struggles with having to accept invisibility, underappreciation, and being taken for granted by her family in trade for her unconditional love. Her guilt over not being available for her family on that one fateful day has her challenging karma by tightening her grip on her daughters and husband, ultimately pushing them away.

 

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Not So Little Things

Behind Closed Words Collection #2

Tina Edwards loved her childhood and creating fairy houses, a passion shared with her father, a world-renowned architect. But at nine years old, she found him dead at his desk and is haunted by this memory. Tina's mother abruptly moved away leaving Tina with feelings of abandonment and suspicion. Raised by her loving, wheelchair-bound Aunt Liddy, her father's sister, 33 year old Tina has become a miniature room artist and cherishes the control she has over her life in Northeast Georgia as she works hard to please her beloved dead father's wishes of following in his footsteps in art and history. 

 

 At the same time Mr. Jake Martin, all six-foot three of him, with a heavy southern drawl and winsome dimple, hires Tina to build replicas of the original rooms of his own family's Victorian mansion purchased to turn into a B&B, Tina's estranged, dying mother re-enters her life with family secrets that must be told. Amid their research for Jake, Tina and her assistant find out that stories from his past were unfounded and prove that miscommunications and misperceptions passed down through families create unwarranted, painful separations, echoing Tina's life story.

 

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Since achieving her Creative Writing Certificate from Emory University, Kyle Ann has authored the children's book series " Nissa The Woodland Fairy." as writer BB Walsh. is the CWO (Chief Writing Officer) of the blog IF CORKS COULD TALK. And now her first novel WHITE PICKET FENCES with more to come. Kyle Ann's a retired Physical Therapist Assistant with most of her education coming from raising four children who are all out of college, happy in their own space, and paying their own bills! She spends as much time as possible reading, writing, golfing, gardening, and enjoying a glass of wine with friends and family. KyleAnnRobertson.com

 

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*Book Tour & Giveaway* Crossroads of Empire

 

The story of Evan Sinclair that began in Wages of Empire continues in Crossroads of Empire.

Having survived German artillery, poison gas & friendly fire, Evan barely survives his hospital ship's sinking by a German U-boat. Left with amnesia, he no longer remembers who he is.

 

Crossroads of Empire

Book 2

by Michael J. Cooper

Genre: YA Historical WWI Fiction

 

Winner of the 2024 CIBA Hemingway First Place Prize for 20th Century Wartime Historical Fiction

 

2024 SF Writers Conference Writing Contest Finalist-Adult Fiction

 

". . . both a gripping page turner and a series of carefully observed character studies. Beautifully written in a voice and in details that capture the era, Crossroads of Empire is a must-read for readers of all ages" -Chanticleer Book Reviews

 

The story of Evan Sinclair that began in Wages of Empire continues in Crossroads of Empire. Having survived German artillery, poison gas, and friendly fire in helping to turn the tide of the war in its first months, Evan barely survives his hospital ship's sinking by a German U-boat. Left with amnesia, he no longer remembers who he is.

 Likewise, Evan doesn't recall that, despite the European war, the true source of conflict is in Ottoman Palestine, since it's from Jerusalem's Temple Mount that Kaiser Wilhelm II dreams to rule as Holy Roman Emperor over Arabian oil reserves and the Suez Canal.

 The Middle East Front soon explodes with pitched battles at Suez and Gallipoli as Evan's story is interwoven with those of historical figures Gertrude Bell, T. E. Lawrence, Winston Churchill, Faisal bin Hussein, and Chaim Weizmann.

 During his quest to recover his memory Evan will discover far more: love for his father, grief for his late mother, and hidden secrets of his bloodline-an unbroken lineage that stretches back to the Crusades and will determine his future role in the Great War. 

 

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Wages of Empire

Book 1

Grand prize winner - 2022 CIBA Dante Rossetti Award for YA fiction
First place honors - 2022 CIBA Hemingway Award for wartime fiction
#1 Amazon Best Seller—Jan 2024—Historical World War I Fiction

 

In the summer of 1914, sixteen-year-old Evan Sinclair leaves home to join the Great War for Civilization. Little does he know that, despite the war raging in Europe, the true source of conflict will emerge in Ottoman Palestine, since it's from Jerusalem where the German Kaiser dreams to rule as Holy Roman Emperor.

Filled with such historical figures as Gertrude Bell, T.E. Lawrence, Winston Churchill, Faisal bin Hussein and Chaim Weizmann, Wages of Empire follows Evan through the killing fields of the Western Front where he will help turn the tide of a war that is just beginning, and become part of a story that never ends.

 

“Masterful storytelling will keep you furiously turning the pages of this compelling (historical WWI) novel. A winner!”–Andrew Kaplan, New York Times Best-Selling Author of Blue Madagascar and the Homeland Novels

 “The characters, historical and fictional, come to life on the page as the storyline drives relentlessly forward. Bravo!”–Matt Coyle, bestselling author of the Rick Cahill novels

 “A beautifully written tale...exhibits seamless research in illuminating unforgettable historical and fictional characters...a tour de force!” –Professor Ronit Meroz, Dept of Jewish Philosophy and Talmud, Tel-Aviv University, Israel

 “This superb historical novel is a must read...directly relates to issues we face today.” –Rizek Abusharr – Emeritus Director General of Jerusalem International YMCA

 “Cooper has made this period of history come alive. It is a treat to read.” –Rabbi David Zisenwine, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus of Education, Tel Aviv University

 “A Young Indiana Jones–style adventure.” –KIRKUS reviews

  “Story is gripping and the characters that he describes come alive through his skillful writing. I couldn’t put it down!” –Rabbi Gordon Freeman, Ph.D., Rabbi Emeritus, B’nai Shalom, Walnut Creek, CA

 

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Michael J Cooper writes historical mysteries set in the Holy Land at major turning points of history—all the while subtly promoting the notions of coexistence and peace. His books have won multiple awards and include; Foxes in the Vineyard (winner of the 2011 Indie Publishing Contest Grand Prize), set in 1948 Jerusalem, The Rabbi’s Knight (finalist for the CIBA 2014 Chaucer Award for historical fiction) set at the twilight of the Crusades in 1290, and his current novel, Wages of Empire set at the start of WWI in 1914 and winner of the CIBA 2022 Grand Prize for young adult fiction as well as the Hemingway first prize for wartime historical fiction. A sequel of Wages of Empire, Crossroads of Empire, will be published in the fall of 2024, and the unpublished manuscript has already won first prize honors in the 2023 CIBA Hemingway wartime historical fiction category. 

 A native of Berkeley, California, Cooper absconded to Israel after high school and spent the next eleven years studying and working there. He lived in Jerusalem during the last year the city was divided between Israel and Jordan, studied at Hebrew University, and graduated from Tel Aviv University Medical School. He returned to the US to specialize in pediatric cardiology, and after 40 years of practice, he continues to return to the Middle East for biannual volunteer missions serving Palestinian children who lack access to care. Otherwise, he lives in Northern California with his wife and a spoiled-rotten cat. Three adult children occasionally drop by.

  

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*Book Tour & Giveaway* Beyond Earth-GUEST POST

 

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Blast off to the future with this limited-edition collection of sizzling, science fiction romance stories!

Beyond Earth

Romance Collections Limited Editions book 14

A Limited Edition Collection of Sci-Fiction Romance

with stories by

Celia Breslin, Stephanie Morris, Candice Gilmer, Leslie Chase,

 Alina Riley, Robin O’Connor, Sky Robert, Lola Blix

Discover passion among the stars...

Blast off to the future with this limited edition collection of sizzling, science fiction romance stories!

Otherworldly seduction and intergalactic adventures await you in these high-heat, open-door tales from a diverse group of authors. Meet alien gladiators, cyborgs, AI lifeforms, psychic aliens, interstellar royalty, psy-changelings, fearless humans, and more. Visit alien worlds, travel on high-tech vessels, and immerse yourself in red-hot seduction blazing brighter than any quasar.

The Beyond Earth anthology is a pulse-pounding, toe-curling journey into the cosmos. If you enjoy out-of-this-world romance with guaranteed happily ever afters, lovers from different worlds, fated mates, enemies to lovers, grumpy-sunshine, rescue romance, and more, then you’ll love this treasure trove of spicy, steamy, futuristic stories.

Order your copy of Beyond Earth to begin your passion-filled voyage into the galaxy today!

Including stories by:

Candice Gilmer - NY Times and USA Today bestselling author

Stephanie Morris - USA Today bestselling author

Leslie Chase - USA Today bestselling author

Alina Riley

Robin O’Connor

Celia Breslin

Sky Robert

Lola Blix

 

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Claiming Kaden 

by Celia Breslin

 

Sparks fly when a battle-hardened cyborg rescues a sassy human lost in the cosmos...

 

Earth- girl Calie is out of hope. Kidnapped, enslaved, then abandoned by aliens, she’s sure to suffer a slow death on their stupid space station. Then new trouble arrives, claiming her as their property, but hot on their heels is a grumpy guy with a big hot bod and blazing eyes... The thrill setting her skin afire has less to do with potential rescue or New Guy’s battle prowess, and everything to do with the way he looks at her.

 Cyborg soldier Kaden is unamused by his enemy’s unhealthy interest in the vulnerable lone female with a sharp tongue and wild braids. Her terrible aim is complicating his rescue attempts, but her bravery, stubbornness, and velvet voice send electric need through both his human and cybernetic systems. He’ll do anything to save her.

 Kaden wants to explore his attraction to Calie and claim her as his, but his sworn enemy’s relentless pursuit and Calie’s own skittishness challenge his goal. Calie appreciates all the cyborg has done for her, but she’s homesick and unsure about diving into a relationship, even if the hunky cyborg is the nicest man and best kisser in the universe.

 While the enemy horde stalks them across the galaxy, can they learn to trust each other with both their lives and their hearts?

  CLAIMING KADEN is a spicy, open-door, Fated Mates Rescue Romance, and the first installment in Celia Breslin’s CYBORG GUARDIANS OF THE AURORA science fiction romance series. If you like take-no-prisoners cyborgs and sassy heroines, sizzling seduction and intergalactic adventure, check out CLAIMING KADEN today!

  

 

 

Celia Breslin lives in San Francisco, California, USA, with her family, which includes three feisty felines who like to stalk across her keyboard while she’s hard at work crafting urban fantasy, sci-fi and paranormal romances. Her current creature obsessions are cyborgs, the Fae, vampires, wolf shifters, and warrior-class angels, and her action-packed stories include some of her favorite tropes: fated mates, second chances, rescue romance, opposites attract, friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, and more.

 When not glued to her laptop, Celia likes to work out, read books (of course!), hang with her family, and binge-watch sci-fi and fantasy TV shows and movies. Matcha lattes keep her fueled for All The Life Stuff!

  

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Book Talk with Celia Breslin

Influential books/authors back in the day…

When I was younger, I had a real love-hate relationship with Stephen King’s books. I started reading his work when I was a teenager. I didn’t want to like horror by any author (because, scary! Bad dreams! Ack!), but he’s a fantastic writer. Seriously, his stories are sooooo good, I had no choice but to love them. “The Shining” was my absolute favorite, at times so scary then also laugh-out-loud funny. “Pet Sematary,” “Christine,” and “Fire Starter” were also real page-turners. And one of his stories made me cry: “The Stand.”

Reading habits…

I read a lot, finishing at least one book per week, and, I’m often reading more than one story at a time. For example, this week I’m currently reading: BEYOND EARTH sci-fi romance anthology (the other stories in the collection), “The Ruthless Note,” by Nelia Alarcon (contemporary romance), Zodiac Academy’s “Cursed Fates,” by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti (fantasy romance), and a writing craft book. I tend to read a lot of series but also enjoy standalones, too. For a series, it’s fun to binge-read the entire thing when I discover a new-to-me series that has been out a while (like the Zodiac Academy), but I also don’t mind reading one novel in a series and then waiting for the next ones to be published. For example, Heather Long wrote two series where I was so hooked that I could never have waited for the entire collections to arrive. I had to buy each one the second she published it. If you like dark, reverse harem, why-choose romance, check them out:  the 82nd Street Vandals Series and the Bay Ridge Royals Series.

Writing stories and playing favorites…

I find the act of storytelling energizing. I struggle with insomnia from time to time, but no matter how sleepy I might be, when I dive into my current work-in-progress (WiP), I get a nice jolt of energy. Matcha and almond milk lattes help, too, LOL. I find that research often boosts my energy level, too. The downside of book research is that looking up one thing often leads to another, and another, and before I know it, I’ve lost a chunk of writing time to a massive research rabbit hole. Oops!

Now, I’ll let you in on a little secret: I have favorite characters, and sometimes, they aren’t the main character. In my vampire series, The Tranquilli Bloodline, my favorite character is the heroine’s mentor, Jonas. An ancient vampire originally from England, Jonas embodies extreme violence in a pretty package. He’s a man of few words, dark and moody, fiercely loyal and violently protective of those few people he loves (such as Carina the main character). I adore him so much that I gave him his own short story, VAMPIRE CODE. In my new sci-fi romance series, Cyborg Guardians of the Aurora, one of the supporting cast members in “Claiming Kaden” (the story currently in the BEYOND EARTH collection) charmed me so much I bumped up writing his story from last to second. I’m working on it right now. His name is Trace and he’s a tech-savvy, smack-talkin’ handsome devil who will meet his match in a mostly human hacker chick.

Happy Reading!

Xo,

Celia

 

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*Book Tour & Giveaway* The Empress' Palace-GUEST POST

 

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The Empress’ Palace

The Nehel Series Book 2

By Joseph Kopel

Genre: Epic Fantasy Adventure

 

Four years following the first book's events.

Empress Nehel must navigate the complexities of ruling a Jyistereerk at war — the Deken Karsaker — while facing personal struggles and unforeseen circumstances.

The balance, once restored, shatters again with the loss of the continent of Ryza, all while a lost realm to the Gesha revives. Yet, a conspiracy within the Kingdom of Fenn ignites doubt as Nehel faces harsh decisions in the tragedy's aftermath.

A story of coming of age, first love, and personal growth. This gripping tale will leave readers on the edge of their seats as they journey through a world of magic, intrigue and unexpected twists.

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The Empress’ Journey

The Nehel Series Book 1 

Amid turmoil and despair, a new hope arises as a young empress.

The Gesha obliterated the once thriving but ailing Kingdom of Aranka, triggering an imbalance in Sankaris. Epidemics, wars, pollution, and madness plague the land as the protagonists pursue for answers.

A glimmer of faith spreads throughout the maimed world as the Promise. Her rise to power brings a much-needed balance, ensuring a fresh start and the dawning of a new era.

Will she unravel the mysteries behind these afflictions and restore the balance to Sankaris?

Join this captivating tale of humanity, resilience, determination, and the search for truths in a world gripped by darkness.

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Joseph Kopel is an imaginative author who has transitioned from Sci-Fi to Space Opera and now ventures into the realm of Fantasy with his debut in the genre.

What began as a hobby has grown into thirty-five years of writing. Being bilingual, he switched between English and Spanish. The greatest influences on him were the Latin American literature in Mexico City's libraries and the most famous American Sci-Fi authors.

When he is out of any fantastic realm to be in the world of reality, he enjoys his time with his wife, three kids, and his two pets.

Currently, he lives in Northwest Missouri, in a small peaceful country town of only 250 people.

 

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What are your top ten favorite book/authors?

Charlotte Bronte, Carlos Fuentes, Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, H.G. Wells, J.R. Tolkien, Nicholas Sparks, Christie Golden, Frank Herbert, Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

What book do you think everyone should read?

“Jane Eyre” is a must read, especially in women. Is a deep and intimate story, just the novel the way should be written, and it gives a special aroma from the Victorian Era—I know, not the type of my genres and style, but loved the intimacy of Jane.

More than two hundred years, it is still a powerful book.

How long have you been writing?

Forty years.

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

Yes and no. When I decide to write a book I outline the main characters, but the secondary ones come as the story goes on.

What kind of research do you do before you begin writing a book?

In the case of “The Empress’ Journey,” as I wanted to transplant from Space Opera to Fantasy, I had to do lots of research about Middle Ages and Renaissance and investigate some other fantasy books such as “Lord of The Rings” and “Game of Thrones.” Beside the familiarity I had with “World of Warcraft” books—though I played the game a long time ago, I am basing purely on the books, especially the ones from Christie Golden.

There is an example where in a chapter describes combat by jousting, I had to do research about it and even printed it from a website.

Do you see writing as a career?

Someday, if anything goes well. For now, I will stick with a job.

What do you think about the current publishing market?

It is over-saturated and biased. Every year, Amazon publishes over four million books. While I welcome authentic indie authors to the market, there are so many low content and bad quality books that are worth, to make things worse, the big publishers include their best sellers and, they invest thousands of dollars in marketing.

Some of us, indies do not even have the resources to market or pay for an excellent designer or editor. We indie struggle to get our books through to be in the spotlight, and unfortunately some even give up.

My advice: do not stop, keep writing. Keep trying. Not all hope is lost.

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