I've searched high I've searched low and haven't a clue as to the whereabouts of our Alice
Perhaps, the white rabbit yonder may know.
He beckons us to follow.
We stumble across this...
Railroad by Tonia Brown
Volume 1 - currently available for 99 cents at Amazon or Smashwords Volume 2 - currently available for 99 cents at Amazon or Smashwords Volume 3 - currently available for 99 cents at Amazon or Smashwords
First Prize: An ink sketch of the Sleipnir crew, signed by artist David Naughton-Shires. A print copy of the Railroad! omnibus, signed by the author Tonia Brown.
Second Prize: A poster print of the Railroad! omnibus cover, signed by the artist David Naughton-Shires. A print copy of the Railroad! omnibus, signed by the author Tonia Brown.
Third, Fourth and Fifth Prizes: An E-copy of the Railroad! omnibus.
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NOW, don't go in THAT direction, unless you want this...
Badass Zombie Road Trip by Tonia Brown get your free kindle copy at Amazon
Jonah has seven days to find his best friend’s soul, or lose his own, dragging a zombie across the country with a stripper who has an agenda of her own, while being pursued for a crime he didn’t commit... ...and dealing with Satan.
2,000 miles.
Seven days.
Two souls.
One zombie.
Satan.
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Sallie Lundy-Frommer, “I’m thrilled to have this chance to interview you, Sapphira. Everyone seems to think I’m an expert on all things Sapphira, but that isn’t the case. Your fans are anxious to know more about your relationship with Malachi. ”
Sapphira laughs softly, “I suppose they are. I’ll share as much as I can, but some things are for Malachi’s eyes and ears only. And, thanks for having me Sallie, but I have to admit, I’m a little nervous. I’ve never done anything like this before.”
“Not to worry, we’re your admirers and fans, so you’re in safe hands.”
“Thank you.”
“Alrighty then, here we go. Malachi’s and your story has generated more notoriety than any love story in some time. Every time one of your fans writes or calls about you and Malachi, they gush like crazy. So tell me, you two were apart for a long time before finding each other, what really happened? It there more you can tell than what we read, Sapphira?”
“This is hard, really hard to talk about. I wanted to put all this behind me.”
“I know this difficult but your fans really want to know. Go on, it’s okay...”
“We...we were kept apart and it took a long time for Malachi to find me. He...”
“How long did take and what exactly kept you apart, come on...the devil is in the details...”
Sapphira takes a deep sigh before continuing softly, “Death kept us apart or tried to. That is, most people believed I was dead. But, Malachi didn’t, thank God.”
“Oh, that’s so tragic...”
“Yes, yes it is.”
“Okay, neither the fans nor I want to upset you. I see tears in your eyes. Let’s move onto happier times. How did you meet Malachi?”
“Oh, it’s kind of funny and scary. He just showed up like the Holy Ghost. One second I was alone and the next, he was just there. Scared the heck out me, at first I thought he was a home invader. It took him a while to convince me that he wouldn’t hurt me. Then he explained a lot of stuff to me, including what I am, a vampire. It was scary then, but when I think about it now, it’s one of the best days of my life.”
“And you believed him, that you’re a vampire?”
“There’s a lot of back story that you don’t have time for; but yes, after a while, I believed him. It’s hard to explain, but his words triggered something in me. Let’s just say, it was the beginning of my awakening.”
“And, now you’re married. How’s married life?”
“Amazing, sublime, and eventful. The ceremony was like something out of a fantasy. I still can’t believe Malachi is my life mate. He’s been so patient and loving and let’s not forget he is the most beautiful vampire in the world, both inside and out. I guess my prejudice is showing here.”
“Quickly, Sapphira, you said it was eventful. Anything you can share?”
“Ahhhh...too much to be quick. I’ll just say, if it weren’t for Malachi, I wouldn’t have survived our adventures.”
“Well, that’s it, we’re out of time. Sapphira, thanks for stopping by and say hello to Malachi.”
An emotionally laden paranormal vampire romance novel woven with layers of betrayal, love and loss.
Grace Stone, who later learns her true identity is Sapphira, is a loner who survives abuse in the foster care system after being abandoned as a child. A brilliant student, she escapes from her brutal foster parents as a teenager and creates a life for herself. But, her life is little more than existence; plagued with questions about what she really is, a family that she has never known and the never-ending need to keep her differences hidden.
She is alone and lonely, believing it will always remain so until Malachi appears in her life. Malachi, a Guardian of the vampire communities, has searched for his life mate, Sapphira, for decades. He refuses to cease searching for Sapphira even though she is believed dead by all. Conflict arises over the decades between Malachi and his family because of his refusals to accept another mate. But his very soul drives him on to continue his search, knowing that he could not exist if Sapphira were not in the world, somewhere.
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Gibbering Gnome Press Presents a Tale of Epic Fantasy for All Ages
"Are you going to tell us a story, Uncle?" asked Jasper.
"No. Not tonight, I think." Jasper's small shoulders slumped. "But if you think you're up to keeping another secret, I might be willing to tell you a tale."
"There's a difference?" asked Lily.
"Oh, yes, yes, yes. You see, a story can be made up as easily as you please, or not. But a tale, now that's a moon of a different color. A tale is an account of things in their due order, often divulged secretly, or as gossip. Would you like to hear one?"
Once upon a time, Lily and Jasper Winter had an uncle named Ebb. He liked to tell tales of a place called the Moon Realm, where nine moons swirled around one another, each inhabited by strange and wondrous beings: magical lunamancers; undersea merfolk; wise birds; winged dragons; and Lily’s favorite, the heroic, leonine Rinn. Uncle Ebb had quite the imagination.
Now, nine years after the tales began, he’s missing. Soon, so is Lily, transported to the Moon Realm by a mysterious coin.
But this Moon Realm is different, no more than a dystopian shadow of the storied worlds in Ebb's bedtime tales. Here, a villain named Wrengfoul, along with his evil minions, is attacking the other moons, stripping away what little magic and happiness remain. Had her uncle just been spinning tales of how he wanted things to be? Where did Ebb’s fantasy end and the real Moon Realm begin?
Separated from her brother, dodging fresh dangers on every new moon, Lily desperately sifts through Uncle Ebb’s shattered bedtime tales for shards of truth. Will she piece together enough clues to find her way home, or will she remain trapped in a faery tale gone mad?
Featuring twenty-two stunning full-color illustrations by Carolyn Arcabascio. Volume One of the young adult fantasy adventure series The Moon Realm.
Series: The Moon Coin The Dragondain - tba 2012 The Murk - 2013 The Ninth Embasea - 2014
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My two-bits: In-a-word(s): travel A magical adventure, indeed! Lots of action and new worlds to discover.
One of the characters reminded me of my kitten who was recently added to the household. Similar coloring and looks based on the illustrations. Funny how coincidental things can pop up in books.
I liked how the bulk of this story had a focus on a female heroine - makes for an empowering story for girls to read.
There’s nothing wrong with a touch of madness. – Cheshire Cat
In a kingdom that doesn’t need saving, a young man ignorant of social norms is the unlikeliest of heroes. And despite his extreme dislike of confrontation, Hatta knows his destiny is to mend a rift that doesn’t exist.
On the other end of the spectrum is Chism, a young Elite soldier who thrives on conflict. How will this rash, obsessive soldier aid the child-like Hatta in his journey?
Throw in the Cheshire Cat, Queen of Hearts and other familiar characters as they emerge to fill their eminent roles in the tangled ascent into madness of literature’s most lovable lunatic.
Series: Jabberwocky Hatter
My two-bits: In-a-word(s): loyalty Loved this story that tells the tale of Hatter (before Alice comes into the picture). I must say I became smitten with Chism who has a stint as the Red Knight.
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