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Blog Tour: Serena Zane

2012-02-19T16:08:00.000-06:00

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Welcome to The Wormhole and my day on the tour.

It is with great pleasure that I feature:

Serena Zane!

The Christmas Present

By Serena Zane

When you have dreams to escape your own life, you might wish for anything. It’s Christmas Eve, and Detective Stephanie Wills wants nothing more than someone who will love her, in spite of her family.

As she makes her New Year’s Resolution list, Stephanie sets out with good intentions that all seem to fall apart Christmas Day when she is called into work. Not wanting to, she must contact her family for help. The Christmas present hanging suspended from a beam at 5th Street Art Gallery was left by a vampire.

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Excerpt The Christmas Present

Preview

Chapter 1

Large white flakes of snow floated down. Stephanie Wills stood on her back porch. Her finger trailed a path along the cold metal of the old wrought iron railing. It was Christmas Eve, and she was alone. The spot where her engagement ring had rested was bare.

Who needs men anyway? Stephanie raised the champagne glass to her lips. Not me. Nope. It had been the same all her life. One guy after another had left. Her damn family always chased them off, and Daniel was no different. She had waited this time, until she had a ring on her finger, and a wedding date set. It hadn’t done any good.

Stephanie’s brother had let the cat out of the bag, crashing in on their nice family dinner, looking like he’d been beaten and dragged through the dirt for a few hundred yards. She guessed that wasn’t far from the truth. Daniel had been fine with that part. It was when her brother yelled to secure the house, and her mother handed him a stake that things really started to turn.

The night ended with Daniel walking stunned from her parents home, after an all-out battle against a group of vampires. He’d asked for his ring back, and Stephanie was too proud to deny him. After all, who wanted to have a family of vampire hunters as their in-laws? A tear slipped down her cheek. She sniffed and wiped angrily at the tear, taking a gulp of champagne. Stephanie was giving up on men.

Christmas lights twinkled at her merrily. Perhaps she shouldn’t give up on men entirely, after all. They were so much fun to have around, most of the time. Maybe she could make a list; a New Year’s Resolution list. The New Year was just around the corner. People came up with lists all the time. Why not one for relationships? Knowing just what she would put at the top of her list, she wanted to get started.

Stephanie stumbled back into the house, glared at the Christmas tree in the corner of her living room, and made her way to the desk. Placing her glass on the desktop, she yanked open a drawer, pulled out a notepad, and rummaged around for a pen that would write. After several unsuccessful tries, she growled and marched over to her police jacket hanging from her coat rack. Stephanie pulled out the pen she knew worked, smiled at it, and sat down to write her list.

At the top, she scrawled Resolutions.

1) No settling for less, go only for eternal bliss – no more losers

2) Stay away from my family and all things supernatural

3) Lose 10 pounds

There. Stephanie racked her brain. She couldn’t come up with anything else right now, and her head was spinning. Glaring at her champagne glass, she pushed it back on her desk and stood up.

Maybe a good movie would take her mind off things? Wondering what was on the television she wandered over and pushed the power button on the remote. It’s A Wonderful Life flared on the screen and Stephanie grimaced. It was going to be all Christmas movies tonight. She flipped through the channels rapidly, and decided there wasn’t anything on that was going to make her feel any better. Powering off the TV, she leaned her head back on the arm of the couch. Perhaps she should just go to sleep.

Stephanie closed her eyes, and tried not to think of her fiancé, well, ex-fiancé. It didn’t help. Her head started to spin more. Restless, she popped her eyes open, and got up. Perhaps a good book would help. Her bookshelf called to her, and Stephanie pulled out her favorite. If she couldn’t find a man in real life then Nicholas would just have to do. Opening the first page, she began to read about the exploits of her favorite character, Nicholas Garreth.

Moonlight in a Pickup Truck

Serena Zane

Genre: Sweet Romance

Short Story

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One more night…is it worth the risk to lose everything for a chance at love? Placing your heart on the line is hard to do, especially when there is doubt that the love is returned in the same way. Her best friend is leaving for the Navy and this is her last opportunity to reveal her true feeling, but will she have the courage?

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Excerpt Moonlight in a Pickup Truck

How many times have I had dreams starring the man seated across from me in just such a scenario? Imagining him running his fingers over my bare flesh, I shiver in anticipation, feeling somewhat silly knowing nothing was actually going to happen, my face heated. God, I really need to stop reading those romance novels.

I turn looking out the window again, hoping he doesn’t see desire written over my blushing face. The last thing I needed was the embarrassment of being turned down. If he didn’t know, then there was no chance of rejection, and my self-esteem could remain intact.

He’d stopped talking. The silence seemed to stretch between us, and the tension in the cab rose so every nerve ending in my body was on full alert.

What now? I’ll die if he stays quiet much longer. There’s movement from behind me.

His hand, oh God, his hand is turning my face towards him. His strong fingers gripping my chin, drawing my face around, I kept my eyes closed. My cheeks were still burning. I didn’t want him to see.

Please, no. I want to shrink under this seat right now. My brain wanted me to turn into a puddle on the floor, but my body wanted him. I wanted him more than anything at that moment in time. Saying a silent prayer, I hoped against hope that he wouldn’t stop touching me.

What’s his thumb doing? Stroking my cheek. I moaned, agonizing, please God, let him want me too.

I open my eyes knowing he’s going to see how much I want him. Taking a chance, I let the desire I felt for him burn through my gaze.

Looking at me like he’s never seen me before, the blue in his eyes appears as banked embers of fire coming to life. Passion flared in their depths. He leaned forward in the seat and drew me towards his body, that wonderful, muscular body that I yearned to touch.

The coarse seat cover under my thin skirt, scratches my leg as I move towards him. My palms sweaty, they clutched the edges of my flask trying not to let it drop. One of his hands moved and took it from me, placing it on the dashboard. How I wish now I had taken up those exercise classes. I wanted to be beautiful for him. Everything’s faded from my vision except his eyes, those beautiful eyes. That look made me feel as though I was the most beautiful thing he’d seen.

I’m drowning.

Please Lord, say he wants me, I don’t think I can take it if he turns away now. What will happen? Can I just go on as before? A friend? No, I can't, not after tonight. He’s going away. I might never see him again. My breath, that’s right breathe. I’m too close to him, my head’s spinning. Please, please kiss me; I can’t take this much longer. He’s just staring, his thumb stroking my cheek, what’s he looking at? Surely he can’t want me? Can he? I hope, no, I won’t hope. It’ll crush me, if . . . He’s leaning closer. I can’t breathe. Please.

Blog Tour: Death by Chocolate (YA Paranormal Anthology)

2012-02-18T05:00:00.070-06:00

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Welcome to The Wormhole and my day on the tour.

It is my pleasure to feature Death by Chocolate and a guest post from author Lucy Swing!

My name is Lucy Swing and I am a YA Paranormal/ Romance author. I was originally born in Argentine, from Italian descent, and moved to the Sunny state of Florida when I was 17.

Thanks to my mother, who reads as much as me – if not more, I became a fanatic of books. I first remember enjoying everything that was stamped with R.L. Stine (Fear Street and Goosebumps) Then I went on to the likes of Danielle Steel and Nora Roberts, thanks to my mom. But I am happy to say that I have finally found MY genre and that is, of course, YA.

I am an absolute book hoarder and must always have a book at arms distance. Music is my muse, and there is always a soundtrack that plays along my life.

I have just finished my first book, "Feathermore" (first of many!) and I am also a part of "Death by Chocolate," an anthology consisting of 6 fantastic YA short stories with a chocolaty twist. Death by Chocolate was released on February 14th, 2012!

I live in Naples, FL with my husband, our two wild children and two even wilder pups!

Beverly, thank you so much for having me here today!

Working on Death by Chocolate was a really amazing experience, but what was best about it is that, as the chocoholic that I am, I used this story as an excuse to try every single type of chocolate.

Although I did not use it in my story, my favorites were the chocolate truffles. I made two types of these, the ganache ones and a cake based one. In my opinion, I liked the cake ones better as they were not too heavy on the chocolate. I can eat chocolate all day long, but I hate it when I need to have a glass of milk or water to wash it down.

If you are a baker like me, then you will really enjoy these two amazing truffle recipes.

Ganache Chocolate Truffles Recipe

INGREDIENTS

Basic Truffle ingredients

· 8oz of semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate well chopped into small pieces

· ½ cup of heavy whipping cream

· 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Optional base flavorings:

· Mint leaves (1 bunch, stems removed, chopped, about 1 cup)

· Cinnamon and cardamom (1 cinnamon stick, 2 cardamom pods)

· Amaretto (1-2 tablespoons)

· Almond extract (1 teaspoon)

Truffle Coating

· Cocoa Powder

· Finely chopped walnuts

· Finely Chopped almonds

· Shredded and chopped coconut

METHOD

1. In a small, heavy saucepan bring the heavy whipping cream to a simmer (this may take a while, be sure to stir and scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula every few minutes)

If you are using one of the recommended flavors, stir it in with the cream (and ignore vanilla in step 3.) If adding mint or other solids, after the cream simmers, remove from heat and let seep for an hour. Then strain away solids and return to a simmer and proceed with recipe.

2. Place chocolate in a separate bowl. Pour the cream over it, add vanilla and allow to stand for a few minutes. Then stir until smooth.

3. Allow it to cool, and then place in the refrigerator for two hours. Remove and with a teaspoon roll out balls of the ganache. Roll in your hands quickly, as it will melt from the heat of your hands. Place in a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and leave in the refrigerator overnight.

4. Roll in cocoa powder, coconut or nuts and serve.

NOTE: You can also melt white and dark chocolate and dip them. Refrigerate

Makes about 30-40 truffles.

Cake Based Truffles

Red Velvet Cake Truffles are simply balls of delicious red velvet cake mixed with real cream cheese frosting. The truffles are then dipped in candy coating, for a moist, sweet, and tangy cake bite in candy form!

This recipe is very versatile. You can use other flavors of cake, frosting, or candy coating with great success. Be warned that the red cake tends to show through the white coating, so if you want perfectly white candies, you will probably need to dip these truffles twice.

Ingredients:

· 1 box red velvet cake mix, and ingredients to make the cake

· 1 can (16 oz) prepared cream cheese frosting

· 1 lb candy coating, white or dark chocolate

· Sprinkles or small candies to decorate (optional)

NOTE: You can use chocolate, yellow or any type of cake. When I do the chocolate cake truffles, I use chocolate frosting for step 3.

Preparation:

1. Prepare and bake the red velvet cake mix according to the directions of the package for a 9x13 cake. Once baked, allow the cake to cool completely.

2. Crumble the cake into a large bowl and work it with your hands until it is in small pieces. If desired, reserve a few spoonfuls of crumbs to use as decorative toppings on the finished truffles.

3. Spoon three-fourths of the frosting into the bowl and stir with a rubber spatula until the mixture is well-combined. It should be very moist and hold together if you squeeze a ball of cake between your fingers, but not too wet or greasy. If the cake mixture is still a bit dry, add more frosting to get it to the desired consistency.

4. Using a small cookie or candy scoop, scoop out small balls of cake and roll between your palms until they are round. Place the cakes balls on a baking sheet covered with aluminum foil, and refrigerate them while you prepare the candy coating.

5. Place the candy coating in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave it until melted, stirring after every 45 seconds to prevent overheating.

6. Using dipping tools or a fork, submerge a cake ball in the melted candy coating. Remove it from the coating and drag the bottom across the lip of the bowl to remove excess coating. Replace the dipped truffle on the foil-covered baking sheet. If desired, top it with a sprinkle of cake crumbs, small candies, or other decorations while the coating is still wet. Repeat with remaining cake balls.

7. Refrigerate the truffles to set the coating completely, about 20 minutes. These cake truffles are best served at room temperature, and can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Author Bios

Stacey Wallace Benefiel is the author of the Zellie Wells trilogy, the Day of Sacrifice series and The Toilet Business, a collection of essays. She lives in an orange house in Beaverton, OR with her husband and their two young children. For more information about Stacey and her other works, please visit her website: http://staceywallacebenefiel.com

Cheryl Carvajal goes by the name Shakespeare at her two blogs: http://creativeartsanonymous.blogspot.com/ and http://notwritinganythinganymore.blogspot.com/ You can also contact her by email at shakespeare824@hotmail.com Over the last decade she has ventured into YA writing. She has three degrees in English, teaches Zumba and works on her writing with help from her husband who is president of Bainbridge College, Georgia.

Nikki Jefford is a third generation Alaskan now residing in the not-so-tropical San Juan Islands with her husband, Sébastien, and their Westie, Cosmo. She is the author of Entangled. Visit Nikki at www.nikkijefford.blogspot.com

Lucy Swing is a mother of two and a wife to a Firefighter/Paramedic. She is the author of the upcoming paranormal YA romance novel "Feathermore". She is a Goodreads author and you can find out more about her writing endeavours on her website http://www.LucySwing.com

Kira is a magic junkie and loves writing YA paranormal romances. Some of her heroes include: Jack the Pumpkin King, Willy Wonka, Larry David, Princess Jasmine, the vampire Lestat, Andy and her Maltese Costanza. You can email her at kirakatwritingservices@gmail.com and you can find out more about Kira on her website http://kirasaito.blogspot.com/

Suz Korb loves comedy. She also loves magic. She loves, loves to inject these key elements into her paranormal stories. She also loves, loves, loves cereal and eats way too much of it whilst novel writing. She’s an expat of the

USA

now living in

England

, a mother of two and the author of The Bedeviled Trilogy. To find out more about Suz Korb’s books visit her website at www.suzkorb.com

Blog Tour: Time Slice by Kerry Downing

2012-02-17T05:00:00.048-06:00

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Welcome to The Wormhole and my day on the tour.

It is my pleasure to feature Kerry Downing and Time Slice.

Time Slice Book Summary

Ordinary People. Extraordinary Adventures. Science Fiction with Heart.

Newly retired workaholic Roy Washburn is not ready for a life of leisure. On a trip to the mall with his wife, he finds a small metal cylinder with odd markings. One nudge of the cylinder's triangle-shaped pointer and Roy finds himself embarking on an exciting new adventure in the Time Stream.

There he meets The Traveler, a tall, gangly being who shows Roy how to use the cylinder to visit other civilizations that co-exist on "his" Earth, each occupying a different, thin Time Slice. The Traveler solicits Roy's help in recovering an object invented by his murdered father and beyond his own reach. Roy is his last hope.

At first it seems that the Traveler's wish might be easily granted. But after Roy's wife Emily becomes ill and his daughter's long-held resentments rise to the surface, he can no longer "travel" at a moment's notice. He also discovers the very real physical and mental risks involved in roaming the Time Stream.

Despite the dangers, Roy is determined to help the Traveler. But he can't do it alone. Fortunately he has a loving wife and a core group of loyal friends. But first he must convince them--and his daughter--that he isn't crazy ...

Kerry Downing's Bio:

Kerry Downing set out to become a meteorologist, but was hooked by the world of computers instead, becoming a systems analyst and programmer. Astronomy and science fiction are his passions. He’s been gazing at the stars at all hours of the night since the age of 10, when he received his first telescope. As for science fiction, Arthur C. Clarke and his brand of “it really seems as if it could happen” has always been his favorite. In the 90s, Kerry found the third love of his life: his wife, Lucy. They live in St. Louis, Missouri, with their five children. Time Slice is Kerry’s second science-fiction novel. His self-published, debut work is The Collective.

Paperback

Price: $17.95

ISBN: 9781603818520

Pages: 256

Release: June 10, 2011

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Blog Tour: Pride's Run by Cat Kalen (International Giveaway!)

2012-02-16T05:00:00.055-06:00

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Welcome to The Wormhole and my day on the tour!

It is with great pleasure that I present Cat Kalen and Pride's Run!

? When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?

I was always an avid reader but hadn’t thought about writing until later in life. I went to university and completed a Business Degree. I started working in the finance department for Environment Canada, but it was after my hubby was posted up North (population 800) and I ran out of books that I first tried my hand at writing.

? How many jobs did you have before you became a writer?

I worked many part time jobs when I was in university but my first real job was with Environment Canada. Once I left that and became a full time writer I never looked back.

? How long does it take you to write a book?

It varies, but I’d say around 6 months. I think the hardest part is coming up with a high concept, unique idea. Once I have that and have it all plotted out it’s off to the races.

? What would you say is your most interesting writing quirk?

Hmm, not sure, perhaps it’s the four hundred sticky notes I have everywhere so I don’t forget things, but then I can never find the right note when I need it.

? Do you have a routine that you use to get into the right frame of mind to write?

After I see the kids of in the morning, I work out, shower, eat and then hit the computer. I write from appx 10 am to 4 pm.

? Where do you get your ideas or inspiration for your characters?

Ideas come from all over. An overheard conversation (yes I eavesdrop all the time) television, commercials, newspapers, dreams…

? How do you decide what you want to write about?

When a character really speaks to me, I know I need to tell their story.

? What books have most influenced your life?

To Kill a Mockingbird, Lord of the Flies and Catcher in the Rye. These books totally kidnapped me!

? What is the first book you remember reading by yourself?

Goodness, I can’t even remember what I had for dinner last night. LOL.

? What are you reading right now?

I’m reading fins are forever Tera Lynn Childs

? What do you like to do when you are not writing?

I love reading, gardening, walking and going to the movies. I love going out for dinner and drinks with friends. I love to watch my son play soccer, to bake or shop with my daughter and in the evenings the think I like to do most is hang out with my hubby..

? What is your favorite comfort food?

Chocolate brownies…Yummy.

? What do you think makes a good story?

Likeable characters that I care about and can root for!

? Who would you consider your favorite author and why?

Honestly, I have so many and it changes all the time. Right now I do love Suzanne Collins and her Hunger Games series. I can’t wait for the movie!

? What book, if any, do you read over and over again?

Hunger Games!

Fun random questions:

dogs or cats? Dog.
Coffee or tea? Both.
Dark or milk chocolate? Milk.
Rocks or flowers? Flowers.
Night or day? Day.
Favorite color? Varies, today it’s blue.
Crayons or markers? Markers.
Pens or pencils? Pen.

Author Bio:
Cat Kalen is a multi published author in the romance genre under two pen names, Cat is a wife, mom, sister, daughter, and friend. She loves dogs, sunny weather, anything chocolate (she never says no to a brownie) pizza and watermelon. She has two teenagers who keep her busy with their never ending activities, and a husband who is convinced he can turn her into a mixed martial arts fan. Cat can never find balance in her life, is always trying to find time to go to the gym, can never keep up with emails, Facebook or Twitter and tries to write page-turning books that her readers will love.
A maritime native and former financial officer, Cat has lived all over Canada but has finally settled down in her childhood hometown with her family.

Links

www.catkalen.com

www.yabeyond.com

Twitter: @catkalen

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Blurb:

Seventeen year old Pride is a tracker—a werewolf with a hunger for blood. Taught to trick and to lure, she is the perfect killing machine.

Kept leashed in the cellar by a master who is as ruthless as he is powerful, Pride dreams of freedom, of living a normal life, but escape from the compound is near impossible and disobedience comes with a price.

When she learns her master intends to breed her she knows she has to run.

But Pride soon learns that if she is to survive in the wild, she must trust in the boy who promises her freedom, the same boy she was sent to hunt.

With life and death hanging in the balance the two find themselves on the run from the Paranormal Task Force—officers who shoot first and ask questions later—as well as her master’s handlers.

Can Pride flee the man who has held her captive since birth and find sanctuary in the arms of a boy who has captured her heart? Or will her master find her first?

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Blog Tour: Cyberlife by W.H. Buxton

2012-02-15T05:00:00.023-06:00

Welcome to The Wormhole!

This virtual book tour is presented by Pump Up Your Book Tours.

It is my pleasure to feature W.H. Buxton and his debut book Cyberlife.

About W.H. Buxton

Winslow Buxton is a retired Navy Commander and helicopter pilot who received his Masters of Science in Information Technology and Management from the Navy Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. After retiring from the Navy, he worked as a Knowledge Systems Architect Consultant, helping multiple Navy and Air Force Commands initiate and develop their Knowledge Management Programs. He currently resides in Gulf Breeze, Florida with his wife, Bonnie.

CyberLife is his first novel.

About CyberLife

The year is 2069 and Jim Murphy thinks he has the world pretty much figured out, as a Knowledge Management Consultant (whatever that is!) muddling through various technology consulting jobs. That is, until his company, SciPop Inc., assigns him to work a particularly unusual project involving the acquisition of a small backpacking and hiking services business owned by techno-hater Laura Meyers.

Jim, however, never works alone. He, like everyone else in the world, is armed with the ultimate technology super-support tool: a personalized, artificially intelligent, holographic Virtual Life form, more commonly known as a Vertal, named Jasper.

Just as Jim lives, works and socializes in the physical world; Jasper lives, works, and socializes in the Cybersphere, coexisting and coordinating on behalf of Jim with other Vertals as both navigate the world of the Cybersphere; a 24/7 on-line computer world connecting everyone to everything. Everyone uses it, but in order to use it, you need a Vertal.

Somehow, Laura Meyers has learned to exist in the Cybersphere without a Vertal, unfathomable to Jim, Jasper or anyone else at SciPop. But as Jim works the project, he soon discovers there is much more going on in the Cybersphere than SciPop’s acquisition of this small, unassuming business when Jasper suddenly goes missing. Jim discovers SciPop has a much bigger and darker plan for “Laura’s Hikes” than just a simple acquisition of one of the few non-technical companies left in existence. Much more.

Welcome to CyberLife: A weeklong initiation into the cybercentric universe of techno-biologic symbiosis which is considered by all to be perfectly organized, functional, efficient, and effective.

As long as Jim, Laura and Jasper follow the rules and regulations of SciPop.

Which, so far, they have tended not to do very well.

Book Excerpt:

Introduction
I must be dreaming. At least I think I’m dreaming.
Nope. I’m aware of myself lying in bed, so I must be somewhat awake. I glance
over at Clock—0247. I guess that’s good news since I have enough time left to actually
go back to sleep before my usual 0600 go time.
Drifting in and out of sleep can be aggravating. But drifting in and out of real and
dreamlike virtual experiences seems normal to me. Over the past twenty-one years
I’ve become comfortable with my mental and virtual wanderings, and if Clock is
right I have plenty of time to transition back and forth this morning before I activate
my internal motivation gene that will enable me to get up and earn my paycheck.
This little bit of personalized power is enough to keep me satisfied for the moment.
I don’t know if it’s normal, but I can, at least to some degree, orchestrate my
dreams when I’m in this twilight state of mind. I can’t control what my dreams are
about when I’m fully and completely asleep; no one can. But as I lie here in a quasi-
comatose meditative state enjoying a temporary unplugging, I take advantage of my
awesome talent and force the direction that my future dream may take when I do
eventually fall back asleep. Call it a gift .

Thinking of gifts: Lying here in my technology-saturated apartment, I begin to
think of something simple and happy—before I acquired all this character-building
life experience. I guess that’s a gift unto itself, but not something I want to think
about now while looking fuzzily at my darkened ceiling through half-opened eyelids.
I want to think of something better. As I have done many times before, I think
back to my eighteenth birthday, before I was hardwired in to the full-time 24-7-365
business world. Just before I got the gift of all gift s.
Engaging dream control. Disengage fact checking. Memory systems nominal.
Proceed.

Happy birthday, Jimmy.

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Blog Tour: Warriors of Light Series by L.J. DeLeon (Giveaway too!)

2012-02-14T05:00:00.057-06:00

This virtual book tour is presented by Bewitching Book Tours.

You can see the entire tour schedule by clicking HERE.

(Giveaway form located at end of post!)

Welcome to The Wormhole and my day on the tour.

It is my pleasure to feature L.J. DeLeon

and the Warrior's of Light series.

LJ DeLeon Bio:

Bestselling author LJ DeLeon is an Army brat and a world-traveled former CIA Intelligence Analyst who has seen enough of this world to appreciate other worlds. Working for the CIA was great training for writing fantasy, paranormal, and futuristic romance--and understanding the warrior mentality. Amazing how real life and fiction overlap.

WARRIOR’S RISE (Warriors for Light, Book 1)

For Fae-human half-breed Deva Morgan, life as she knows it changes on her thirtieth birthday. One moment she’s a barkeep, the next she is a warrior fated to save Earth from the Dark Lord and his demon horde. Shunned by both her races, she faces a danger-filled quest with few allies. Too bad her powers haven’t fully emerged or stabilized.

For Deva it is life or death, on-the-job training with her companion, Padraig O’Neal, a Fae warrior with a shadowed past. Can he quiet the storm raging inside her, help her harness the growing power within her, and provide a barrier between Deva and a fatal outcome? Will their love be enough to save Deva and stop the Dark Lord’s demons from entering Earth?

WARRIOR’S RISE Excerpt:

Padraig ignored the snarling werewolf in front of him, the throbbing beat of ‘70’s rock, the whirling of the ceiling fan, and scanned the near-empty bar. No human norms present. Good, it made his job easier, cleaner.

His gaze locked onto the woman behind the aged mahogany counter. She was beautiful, almost ethereal. Strange, considering she was about six feet and all angles. Even her face was a series of planes. Yet it all fit together in a unique, mesmerizing image.

Inhaling, he filtered out the residual odor of norms and their stale cigarette smoke. Her scent of summer with just a hint of wisteria, drew him, enveloped him, singed him with the heat of her presence.

Her bored expression didn’t hide the quick assessing look in her cool hazel eyes, then dismissal.

Damn it to the Abyss. Her icy disdain combined with the unfamiliar pull of her sensuality were complications he did not need.

Not now. Not ever.

Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Warriors-Rise-Light-Book-ebook/dp/B004T39Y88/

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DRAGON CHILD (Warriors for Light, Book 2)

A fire-breathing dragon, Moira O'Neal, was exchanged at birth for a Fae princess. Discovering the truth, she escapes the cage of the royal court and joins forces with the sexiest wereleopard on Earth. She fights the urge to mate and the trap that comes with it as they race against time to find the missing princess and a master of the black arts who covets her power.

Major Steve Taylor, a wereleopard in the Army For Light, partners with the impetuous Moira in the middle a dangerous mission where failure means all their deaths. Worse, his leopard decides Moira is his mate, leaving the man at war with his cat.

DRAGON CHILD Excerpt

Never one to ignore a warning, she inched forward, preparing to make her escape. The door opened and Ma entered followed by Major Steve Taylor, a wereleopard visiting from Earth.

Moira shivered at the sight of the tall, lean, hard-muscled warrior’s unflinching moss-green stare. His scent of laurel and crisp mountain air mixed with a hint of musk wafted over her, exciting every nerve ending. It drew her, enveloped her, melted her where she sat. Good thing she’d never gotten this close to him at her brother and Deva’s wedding. She inhaled again. Goddess help her, she would have fallen at his feet and made a fool of herself.

Moira gnawed on her lower lip. What was it about this hard, closed-off Were? What made her look twice at him when no other male triggered her interest?

A second later, a guard in the hall pulled the door shut, sealing them inside.

Moira eased back into her corner and prayed she escaped discovery. They couldn’t see her, but she could observe and hear everything from her location. . . .

He placed a finger to his lips and scanned the room. His eyes phased to those of a leopard, fitting seamlessly into his human face—unblinking, soft grass green with a narrowed black iris. His mouth opened slightly, his tongue pressed against his teeth, as if tasting the air. His head made small abrupt movements, taking in the room.

Moira’s eyes widened at his mouthed, “We aren’t alone.”

She froze as he turned and prowled toward her. Damn his wereleopard nose. She squeezed her eyes shut and prayed to the Goddess with every cell in her being she were invisible.

Goose bumps broke out all over her body. The air in front of her stilled. Nothing moved. Only his scent touched her.

He’d found her.

She opened her eyes and stared into his. Her chest constricted with dread. He stood, fully alert, feet planted directly in front of her. If he’d been in cat form, she suspected his ears would tip forward to catch the slightest breath. Whiskers would twitch, testing for any change in the air.

Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Child-Warriors-Light-ebook/dp/B004THDM6Y/

B&N http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Dragon-Child/LJ-DeLeon/e/2940012342584/

ARe http://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-dragonchild-529004-140.html

Smashwords http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/49045

ABSOLUTION (Warriors for Light, Book 3)

He did the unforgivable. Druid Lucan Woods killed his surrogate father and best friend for the greater good. Wracked with guilt, he infiltrates a brotherhood of evil, hoping the mission is one way. Absolution may come from a missing Fae Princess, if he will accept it. Or will he reject her love and use her as a pawn in his drive to destroy the leader of the brotherhood?

Fae Princess Alanna has just learned her twin daughters are alive. She leaves hIfreann to search Earth for them. Only she can touch Luc’s heart. But will he let her? Will he open his stained soul and allow her to enter in time to save them both?

ABSOLUTION Excerpt

For a short interim, she had felt nothing from him and feared he had succeeded. Then his pain speared her heart and, when she had touched his mind, she learned he had been in Otherworld. That his life and soul survived was a balm. Now, in this room, his self-loathing dominated to a degree she’d never encountered or dealt with in her years as a healer.

His bleak devastation battered at her, driving her to her knees. Unable to bear his oppressive grief, she crawled to him, and curled her hands over his knees, forcing a touch, a rush of compassion, anything to save him. The reason didn’t matter, only the certainty that to do nothing, to allow him to be consumed, would be disastrous for both of them. He would suffer, as would she and her daughters.

He stared at the gun then sighed. “If you’re going to do it, Luc, get it over with.” He placed the weapon in his mouth, aimed up and back. His finger slid off the guard and onto the trigger.

No! She squeezed her fingers hard around his knees. Her hands didn’t pass through his flesh, despite their non-corporeal composition, reassuring her that she had gained complete control over traveling the astral plain.

Waves of energy rushed from her and enveloped him.

He stilled. Slowly he removed the weapon, his finger poised on the trigger.

She moved to the bed and eased behind him to cradle his head between her palms. She bent, her lips to his ear. It wasn’t your fault. Hear me, warrior. Do not burden yourself with this weight.

His gaze searched the room as he raised the weapon toward the door.

This wasn’t your fault.

“Wasn’t my fault? If not mine, then whose?” His voice rasped harsh and raw with pain.

He had heard her. She had time and a link to stop him. One she wouldn’t drop. Never again would she be this close to losing him. Nate’s death was due to manipulation by the parasite inside of him. He was an innocent caught in the crossfire. He would be saddened to have you lose your way like this. Please, I need you.

Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Absolution-Warriors-For-Light-ebook/dp/B0050D8OPU/

B&N http://search.barnesandnoble.com/books/e/2940012411082/

ARe http://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-absolution-547230-143.html

Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/58695

Bio: Bestselling author, LJ DeLeon is an Army brat and a world-traveled former CIA Intelligence Analyst who has seen enough of this world to appreciate other worlds. Working for the CIA was great training for writing fantasy, paranormal, and futuristic romance--and understanding the warrior mentality--amazing how real life and fiction overlap. Honor: the ultimate seduction.

Contact information:

http://www.warriorsforlight.com

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Review: Oath of Office by Michael Palmer

2012-02-13T19:48:00.000-06:00

Oath of Office by Michael Palmer

*I received this ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.

Amazon Product Description:

Publication Date: February 14, 2012

From the New York Times bestselling author of A Heartbeat Away and The Last Surgeon comes a shocking new novel at the crossroads of politics and medicine.

What if a well respected doctor inexplicably goes on a murderous rampage?

When Dr. John Meacham goes on a shooting spree the office, his business partner, staff, and two patients are killed in the bloodbath. Then Meacham turns the gun on himself.

The blame falls on Dr. Lou Welcome. Welcome worked with Meacham years before as a counselor after John's medical license had been revoked for drug addiction. Lou knew that John was an excellent doctor and deserved to be practicing medicine and fought hard for his license to be restored. After hearing the news of the violent outburst, Lou is in shock like everyone else, but mostly he's incredulous. And when he begins to look into it further, the terrifying evidence he finds takes him down a path to an unspeakable conspiracy that seems to lead directly to the White House and those in the highest positions of power.

My thoughts:
This is an incredible story! The beginning is stunning, gripping, and terrifying. Once I read the prologue I was hooked. This is a masterfully crafted story of corruption and greed as well as compassion and the driving belief in doing the right thing.
The characters are wonderfully constructed, each with a complex life and belief system that makes them come alive from the pages. Lou is fabulous. His profound sense of right and wrong as well as his willingness to see life from all angles makes him stand out, even among the many well-built characters in this book. I was impressed with his ability to co-parent with such a supportive and positive attitude after what had to be a heart breaking divorce and a long, hard road to recovery. He and Cap are both role models that every 12-step program dreams of.
The complex story line and multifaceted plot keep the reader turning the pages, always looking forward to learning one more tidbit in the mystery. The writing is vivid and imaginative, so much so that you literally "see" the story unfold in your mind in full color. Joey's "pets" are the stuff of true nightmares; the descriptions alone left me cringing and shaky.
Great characters make a story for me, but this book has it all - great characters (both the "good guys" and the "bad guys", an intriguing mystery, conflict on a number of levels, and a little bit of a romance. An all around great read.

Blog Tour: Desperate Betrayal by Hildie McQueen

2012-02-13T05:00:00.033-06:00

This virtual book tour is presented by Bewitching Book Tours.

You can see the entire tour schedule by clicking HERE.

Welcome to The Wormhole and my day on the tour.

It is my pleasure to feature Hildie McQueen

and Desperate Betrayal.

About the Author:

Hildie McQueen is a whirlwind who refuses to wear anything but jeans and heels.

She grew up on the San Diego/Mexico border, joined the military at seventeen and never returned. After living in Germany, Texas and Hawaii, she finally settled in the beautiful southern town of Augusta, Georgia.

Biracial, half Mexican and half African-American, Hildie’s native language is Spanish, but English is her favorite way of communicating now.

Her mission in life is to make as many people as possible to feel normal. It’s an easy thing to do, for others to feel normal around her, because she’s anything but.

www.hildiemcqueen.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HildieMcQueen

Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/HildieMcQueen

Blog: http://www.hildiemcqueen.com/

(picture complements of the author)

Guest post by Hildie McQueen:

There is nothing we romance writers and readers love more than, well romance.

When reading historical romances, I dreamed of one day traveling to Scotland and seeing firsthand the magical places where the wonderful stories took place. I wanted to walk where they walked, stand where battles were fought and receive the gaze of a lover when standing and beholding the wonder of the Highlands. Maybe even catch a glimpse of a Highlander in a Kilt! Me and thousands of others right?

When planning my trip to Scotland, I also planned to fall madly and deeply in love with the country. Never did I suspect that I’d fall totally head over heels in love with the people, the soul of Scotland. My eyes mist just at remembering the many warm moments, while my girlfriends and I spent ten days discovering the wonderful city of Edinburgh, traveling from the lowlands to the highlands wishing each moment would stretch indefinitely.

As days passed, each of us crossed an item off our bucket list. Yet I can bet that we would have a terrible time choosing our favorite moment. Was it when stepping up to the anvil where young lovers married in Gretna Green? Or was it strolling through the beautiful lands of St. Andrews Cathedral or standing in the small chapel at Falkland castle where Mary Queen of Scots worshipped? Or perhaps it can be measured by our gasps of awe at catching our first glimpses of Eilean Donan Castle, as it stood proud with the misty highland mountains as backdrop.

Oh yes, the Scottish. The Scots are an amazing warm, caring people. Our driver Kenny McLeod, sang to us, “Over the Bridge to Skye,” as he took us to the Isle of Skye. His tenor voice was as engaging as the scenery outside. The young man who carried one of our heavy bags at the train station, without expecting to be thanked was a charmer. We met twenty-one year old Gavin, who sat with us at a pub and entertained us with stories of his exploits. In the Highland village of Plockton, a small pub band played an American tune for us when we entered the room, the entire room clapping in time with the beat. Our B&B hosts took us on a private ride on his boat, that included an upclose took at Duncraig castle. The way his wife and he made us feel like family for the duration of our stay is beyond words.

And the piece de’ resistance, the same host taking his boat out on the loch and waving a huge red banner so that when our departing train went by we’d know he wished us farewell.

So dear readers, regain romance, go to Scotland, and come back so in love, that like me your face will lighten when asked. “How did you like Scotland?”

Of course my answer is.

“I can’t wait to return!”

Desperate Betrayal

By Hildie McQueen

Cynden Frasier (Cyn) is a member of a group of immortal warriors, the Protectors, assigned to protect humans in Atlanta, Georgia, the epicenter of a major uprising in demon activity. When Cyn is approached by a beautiful woman in a dirty alley, he is intrigued by the fact that she can see him for what he is, a terrifying demon slayer, and still dares to approach him.

Emma Blake, a half-demon, has to convince Cyn to help rescue her sister from powerful demons. Terrified that the Protector will kill her if he realizes what she is, she still goes against every instinct and approaches Cyn for help. Despite knowing that she is leading them both into territory so wrought with treachery, neither of them may survive.

Can Cyn and Emma overcome betrayal, the ancient rules that prevent Protectors from taking a wife, unless she is his one true mate? And if they do, will it even matter?

Available now at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

Blog Tour: A Dry Creek Bed by Avery Flynn

2012-02-12T05:00:00.030-06:00

This virtual book tour is presented by Bewitching Book Tours.

You can see the entire tour schedule by clicking HERE.

Welcome to The Wormhole and my day on the tour.

It is my pleasure to feature Avery Flynn and

her book A Dry Creek Bed.

How do you want readers to react to the fictional world and its characters that you’ve created?

I hope they want to come visit Dry Creek, Nebraska, have a meal at The Harvest Bistro, eat cinnamon rolls at the bakery on Main Street and hang out with the Laytons. I wouldn’t mind hanging out with the Laytons. I think matriarch Glenda would be a real hoot after you got a glass of wine in her. Hell, what am I talking about. She’s funny totally sober. Then to get to sit in a room with all of the hot Layton brothers? Yep, that would be a good day.

Do you believe the ends justifies the means?

That’s a hard one because it really gets to the heart of the villain’s story for A Dry Creek Bed. The villain has been wronged - I don’t think anyone would disagree with that - and believes revenge is the only way to make things right. However, while in the pursuit of complete revenge, the villain loses sight of reality and the difference between right and wrong. For the villain the ends completely justifies the means - even if the end result is murder.

If you could sit next to any author during a cross-continental flight, who would it be and why?

That is easy - Dakota Cassidy. One, I don’t think she would be too scary to talk to. Two, we could chat endlessly about makeup. Three, her books are so funny, I can’t imagine she wouldn’t crack me up the entire trip while we drank wine and smack talked about the flight crew.

Tell us a little about A Dry Creek Bed.

Gladly! Dry Creek County Sheriff Hank Layton is the stuff of dreams. Nasty, steamy, delicious fantasies that leave Beth Martinez weak-kneed and desperately wanting the man she can never have.

Hank can’t stop thinking about Beth to the point where he’s afraid of becoming permanently bowlegged. And even though the sexual tension between them is thick enough to trip over, she runs every time he chases.

But when a mysterious developer forces her neighbors off their land, Beth becomes the one person standing between the scoundrel and millions of dollars. Only Hank can help her uncover the truth. Together they risk their lives exposing decades-old secrets and learn that everything is not as it seems in their rural Nebraska town.

About the Author:

Avery Flynn, the author of UP A DRY CREEK and A Dry Creek Bed, books one and two in the Dry Creek series set in Nebraska, grew up in a small town in the western part of that state, a far cry from her present day home just outside of Washington, D.C. It was no accident that she went back to her roots for the small town setting for her romantic suspense.

“When I graduated high school,” she says, “I couldn’t cross the state line fast enough. The older I got and the farther I moved away, the more I realized what a wonderful place Nebraska had been to live. I swore I’d set a novel there as a way to give people a look into the amazing folks that live in my home state.”

The name Avery Flynn is a pseudonym for the author who, at least for now, prefers to remain behind the scenes. She believes having Avery as her alter ego is a very good thing because, as she says, “Pen name Avery is way cooler than me. Her favorite color is hot pink. She drinks single malt scotch on the rocks. She loves the Argentinean tango and stays at Iceland’s Ice Hotel.”

Author Avery has been writing since she was a child and her father gave her a baby blue Brother typewriter. She couldn’t read but nonetheless wrote numerous stories about her stuffed animals in gibberish. She hasn’t stopped since, though she maintains that her spelling has gotten much better and she now prefers to write in English.

Today she’s enjoying her own happily ever after with her dashing husband, three crazy kids and two arthritic dogs. She dreams of one day having a floor-to-ceiling library à la Beauty and the Beast and is working to perfect the coffee IV drip.

http://www.averyflynn.com

http://www.evernightpublishing.com

Twitter: @averyflynn

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Avery-Flynn/177161972329973

A Dry Creek Bed
By Avery Flynn

Blurb

"I do believe I can arrest you for looking at someone like that. You've got to be breaking some indecency laws."

Taking a deep breath, she recovered her bearings. Mostly. "You're out of your jurisdiction, sheriff."

Dry Creek County Sheriff Hank Layton is the stuff of dreams. Nasty, steamy, delicious fantasies that leave Beth Martinez weak-kneed and desperately wanting the man she can never have.

Hank can’t stop thinking about Beth to the point where he’s afraid of becoming permanently bowlegged. And even though the sexual tension between them is thick enough to trip over, she runs every time he chases.

But when a mysterious developer forces her neighbors off their land, Beth becomes the one person standing between the scoundrel and millions of dollars. Only Hank can help her uncover the truth. Together they risk their lives exposing decades-old secrets and learn that everything is not as it seems in their rural Nebraska town.

Blog Tour: Mind Over Matter by S.J. Clarke

2012-02-11T05:00:00.033-06:00

This virtual book tour is presented by Bewitching Book Tours.

You can see the entire tour schedule by clicking HERE.

Welcome to The Wormhole and my day on the tour!

It is my pleasure to feature S.J. Clarke.

 When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?

When I was in grade two we often had show-and-tell in class. When I didn't have anything cool to show, I'd entertain the class by telling stories. I told this one story about a fire in my brothers house, and how they couldn't get one of my nieces out in time. I painted gruesome pictures with words, right down to the spill of red light pooling on the wet pavement from the flashing lights on the fire engines. I must have done a good job because the teacher called home at recess to convey her condolences to my mom. My poor mom had to explain to her that none of it happened. When the teacher gasped, saying she couldn't believe I'd lied, Mom just smiled. I wasn't a liar, she said, I was a story-teller. I`m not sure I knew then I wanted to be a writer. But it`s when I knew I could be a writer.

 How long does it take you to write a book?

I wrote my second book in 4 months writing only one hour a day on my lunch hour at work. I can usually turn out the fist draft in a few months, depending on how much time I have to write. Once it's plotted. Plotting takes me 3-4 weeks. Revision is a whole other monster.

 Where do you get your ideas or inspiration for your characters?

Characters come to me at odd mements from everywhere. I tuck something I overhear in line at the grocery store into a corner of my brain. A while later I might see someone in a commercial with a funky look, and she gets tucked away. I'll witness a person make a decision, and watch their reaction – relief, horror, regret. Then I tuck it away. Then I think of a precipitation event, one bound to touch the hearts of my readers. Once I settle on one, I invite my friends out to play and see which one fits best.

 How do you decide what you want to write about?

I use a technique I learned during a course I took. The instructor asked each student to each come up with a single sentence containing a protagonist, an antagonist, a need for each, an interesting setting, a conflict, and a twist – oh and it had to be thirty words or less. The result is a sentence that becomes the tag line for the book.

 What books have most influenced your life?

Every book I read leaves an echo. I can`t pick one favorite.

 What are you reading right now?

I`m just finishing up Fates Edge, by Ilona Andrews' (Novel of the Edge series). It's very good. Not my favorite of her`s, but I'm enjoying it a lot.

 What do you like to do when you are not writing?

I read a LOT! I`m afraid I might also have a slight addiciton to online Scrabble and Words With Friends. Shhhh. Don`t tell anyone!

 What is your favorite comfort food?

Pasta. Any day, any meal.

 What do you think makes a good story?

Strong conflict. Character growth. A unique voice. Good pacing. Use of Language. Well rounded plots. Interesting Settings. Twist after twist. Relateable situations. Impossible choices. Highs and Lows. Sentence structure. Scene Structure. Story structure. It`s so much more than putting words on the page.

 Who would you consider your favorite author and why?

If I had to pick one author who`s influenced me the most, it`s Nora Roberts (also writing as J.D. Robb). As a reader, her works hit all of my hot buttons. It's romance at heart, with lots of mystery, intrigue and suspense thrown in, and often contains elements of the paranormal. As a writer, she demonstrates one individual can reach a wide audience and master more than a single genre if they do it right.

Fun random questions:

· dogs or cats? Dogs

· Coffee or tea? Tea

· Dark or milk chocolate? Both

· Rocks or flowers? Rocks

· Night or day? Day

· Favorite color? Blues

· Crayons or markers? Markers

· Pens or pencils? Pens

More About The Author:

S. J. Clarke has published over fifty articles as a columnist and regular contributor for a variety of lifestyle and human interest websites. She is a grateful member of the Writers' Community of Durham Region, and proud to sit on the Board of Directors for The Ontario Writer's Conference.

Sandra also co-authored Touretties, a touching tribute featuring testimonials from patients and and their loved ones living with Tourettes.

Mind Over Matter, released in November, 2011 through MuseItUp Publishing, is her first novel.

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Mind Over Matter
By S.J. Clarke

Rebecca McKenney grieved the loss of her daughter for three years. Now, a vision showing Sabrina three years older, suggests her baby is still alive, and the FBI agent who gave up the search is the only one who can help find her.

Special Agent Dan Cooper is haunted by a tragic mistake made early in the investigation of Sabrina's disappearance. Now to ease his conscience he agrees to help Rebecca search.

Together they fight inner demons, all to real bad guys, and an attraction neither wants to admit to. Each step closer to finding Sabrina is a step deeper into deception and evil.

Can Rebecca and Dan save Sabrina before it's too late?

Winners!

2012-02-09T05:00:00.000-06:00

Winners here at The Wormhole!

Congratulations to these winners!

Mary P won an ecopy of Mers by Ami Blackwelder

Rita W won an ecopy of Apocalypse Gene

by Suki Michelle and Carlyle Clark

Thanks to everyone who entered!

Blog Tour: Vampire's Deadly Delight by Liv Rancourt (International Giveaway)

2012-02-08T09:00:00.000-06:00

This blog tour is presented by The Bookish Snob Promotions.

The next blog stop: February 9 – Read My Mind

Welcome to The Wormhole and my day on the tour.

It is my pleasure to feature:

A Vampire's Deadly Delight by Liv Rancourt.

Liv Rancourt is a writer of speculative fiction and romance. She lives in Seattle with her husband, two teenagers, two cats and one wayward puppy. Writing stories that have happy endings is a good way to balance her work in the neonatal intensive care unit, and she is thrilled to be publishing her first novella with Black Opal Books. Liv can be found on-line at her website (www.livrancourt.com), her blog (www.liv-rancourt.blogspot.com), on Facebook (www.facebook.com/liv.rancourt), or on Twitter (www.twitter.com/LivRancourt).

Excerpt for your reading pleasure:

Kristen finds herself in an unfortunate position…or does she?

“Vivienne, what is this?” The voice was deep, resonant, a perfect match for the man who came through the door. He was a modern update of a classic Greek hero, square jaw, strong nose, close-cropped golden curls and all. But—and this is significant—he smelled. Vampire. Dried meat left too long in the back cupboard mixed with old dirt and a hint of manure. Vampire.

This I could deal with.

I felt the change begin as soon as my mind registered his scent. My body got soft, like it was melting, and my legs stretched, shoulders broadened, and pudgy curves shifted into more strategic locations. My frizzy hair even calmed down, falling into loose waves that framed my temporary cheekbones.

I wasn’t Kristen anymore. I was Jai, a vampire’s most deadly delight.

☠

“You have loosed an asp in our bower,” the vampire said softly.

Vivienne gasped. The chains snapped easily when I tugged at them. I was much stronger than Kristen.

“Your associates need to do better research, Shakespeare,” I said, as I pried the cuffs from my wrists.

They clanked onto the stone floor. I swung my legs around so I was sitting on the edge of the bed. I didn’t need Kristen’s bifocals, so the glasses were gone. I stood up in knee-high boots with what felt like 4-inch stilettos. I’ve always loved high heels. I think. My memory’s not so great.

Kristen’s pumpkin dress had morphed into a little peach-colored cotton top and pair of denim Daisy Dukes that put my flat tummy on proud display.

Nobody moved for a second while I worked off the ankle cuffs and adjusted my top. It would never do to flash The Girls at a dead guy before it was time.

“Dude, what’s up?” I stalked towards him in a barely controlled surge of energy, letting those four inch heels put a sinuous swing into my step.

Vivienne held the candle, frozen in place. “I swear I did not know, Master.”

The vampire was trying to poke holes in me with his eyes. I walked right up to him, pressing The Girls lightly into his chest. In my heels, I had maybe an inch on him, so I

angled my gaze down until I met his amber eyes.

He didn’t move, which was a little strange. Most vampires couldn’t keep their hands off me, pawing at me like drunken high-school boys as soon as they got close enough.

“Don’t you like me, Shakespeare?” I purred, my lips nearly touching his cheekbone.

“I will ask you but once, Jai. Please take a step back.”

“Whoa, Shakespeare, no fair. You know my name, now you have to tell me yours.”

***Giveaway***

This giveaway is for an ecopy of Liv's book, Vampire's Deadly Delight.

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Blog Tour: Her Man Flint by

2012-02-08T05:00:00.010-06:00

This virtual book tour is presented by Bewitching Book Tours.

You can see the entire tour schedule by clicking HERE.

Welcome to The Wormhole and my day on the tour!

It is my pleasure to feature:

Her Man Flint by Jerri Drennen

Blurb

If James Bond and Cleopatra Jones had a daughter, Adriana Kent would kick her ass.

Everything Adriana knows about being a top-notch, undercover agent she's learned from her partner, Flint Morgan, in and out of the sheets. That is, until he's caught between those same bed linens with another woman. Heartbroken, Adriana refuses to forgive him. But when 'the other woman' is found dead in Flint's apartment, she steps up to prove his innocence--he might be a womanizer, but he's no killer.

As Adriana closes in on a suspect, she's kidnapped and sent overseas to a sadistic prince who collects women like priceless pieces of art. Now this tough as nails agent finds herself playing the helpless courtesan to a man hell-bent on breaking her spirit. Flint arrives in the nick of time, dressed as a harem girl, fighting off randy guards and surly camels to rescue Adriana so they can fly back to the states to find a way to exonerate him for murder.

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Excerpt

“Are you going to lie there all day, or are we going to get the hell out of Dodge?”

The voice was unmistakable. “Adriana,” he growled.

“What? Were you expecting Lindsey ‘Silicone’ Warren, perhaps?” Adriana popped her head out from behind the huge rock in front of him for a brief second, glared, then ducked behind the boulder again. “Sorry to disappoint you, but that woman wouldn’t break a fake nail to save your arrogant ass.”

“Cute.” Flint eased up and clutched his side, putting pressure on the wound in hopes of easing the flow of blood between his fingers.

“You think she’d care one way or the other if you made it out of here alive?” Adriana continued. “Who do you think set you up anyway?”

“You did,” Flint tossed her way.

She jumped up again, her eyes spitting fire. “The hell I did. I stopped by Billy’s this morning. He asked me what I wanted when I called you yesterday.” With a seriousness Flint had never seen before, she shook her blonde head, her glare boring into him. “I never called you. He told me you were headed out here, and I knew you were in big trouble. Did you know your precious Lindsey dated Hartford?”

“What?” Flint’s mouth slacked in astonishment.

“Yeah, they were a hot item last summer.” Her gaze turned ice cold. “Apparently the relationship never ended. Why would you think I’d set you up anyway? Believe it or not, I did care for you at one time.”

Adriana abruptly looked up and aimed her rifle, firing at a man who’d popped his head over the ledge, then cursed like a sailor when she missed the mark. “Move your ass. I’m not going to be your back forever.”

She fired again, this time smiling with satisfaction when the man clutched at his shoulder.

“One down.”

Flint scrambled over to the boulder she used as a shield and pulled himself behind it, moving in close to her. Instantly, her womanly scent filled the air around him, a perfume he remembered all too well—a sweet, flowery fragrance with just a hint of musk. The stuff had always done strange things to his libido. Today was no exception. Even in danger and wounded, he found it difficult to ignore her wonderful essence. Hell, her in general.

“Why’d you come, Dray?” He slid to the ground, his back against the rock while he wiped sweat from his brow onto his shirtsleeve.

He glanced back at her with curiosity. Today, her long, ash-blonde hair was pulled away from her face, her perfect ivory complexion smudged with dirt that no way detracted from her beauty. Her attention was on their surroundings—no doubt trying to figure the best way to get them out of the mess he’d gotten them into.

He watched her intently, shocked to realize he’d missed her. “Why’d you save me?”

She turned to face him. “We’re partners. Isn’t that what partners do?”

“But what about—”

“Forget it. So our personal relationship didn’t work out—that doesn’t mean our professional association at the department can’t continue.”

Adriana turned away and fired again, this time at a man who’d started down the ravine after them. Her shot was off again.

Intense pain cut through Flint’s side as he shifted his body. “I owe you one.”

She returned her attention to him and grinned. “Do I get to choose payment?”

Before he could answer, she turned to the leather-clad man who was moving again. Taking aim, she fired, hitting the goon in the leg. The blast sent the assailant firing wildly in the air before tumbling down into the gorge.

“That’s two.” Her triumphant smile said she was pleased with herself.

“We were discussing payment. What’d you have in mind?” Flint’s grin turned to a grimace when another wave of pain sliced through him.

Adriana’s frown deepened as she studied the area. “Let’s get out of this alive, and then we’ll talk.” She pointed to his side. “How bad is it? You think you can run?”

Despite the blood soaking his shirt, he knew he could scramble if need be. “It’s nothing. I’ll be right behind you.”

“Let’s go.” Adriana raced for the next boulder about twenty feet away, Flint hot on her heels. On the way, she tried to sidestep sagebrush in her path, but instead hit it head-on and stumbled, rolling to the rocky ground and landed hard on her back.

Flint dove on top her as a barrage of bullets flew over them.

“Man, they really want you dead. Could you get off me?” She scowled and tried to push him away, her breath coming in quick, uneven gasps.

Flint stared at her flushed face, painfully aware of the soft yet firm breasts beneath him. Emotions he’d thought long dead stirred him to distraction.

“I’m sure the same thought crossed your mind a time or two.” He studied her face for a reaction, then lifted himself from her.

A hint of amusement danced in her eyes. “No, not dead. Castrated maybe.”

As she rose in preparation to run again, her meaning sunk in and caused Flint’s groin to twitch. “Oh, that hurt.”

He grabbed her arm and pulled her back to the ground as another bullet buzzed past them.

“Yes, I imagine it would for someone who thought with his dick instead of his brain.”

Flint couldn’t help but smile. She had such a foul, sexy mouth. He reached over and laced his fingers through a loose strand of hair, caressing its soft, silky texture. “Have I ever told you, Dray, that you have the prettiest blonde hair?”

“Yes, as a matter of fact you have. It was right around the time you were trying to get in my pants.” She glanced around. “We don’t have time for reminiscing, Flint. If you hadn’t noticed, people are trying to kill us.”

“Right. Well, it is nice,” he mumbled under his breath.

Adriana wiggled away and sat up. “Flatter me later.”

He chuckled, then grimaced when his amusement garnered him a kick in the shin.

Another round flew by and ricocheted off a nearby rock, sending them scurrying further behind the boulder protecting them, and reminded Flint that they weren’t forgotten by their attackers.

Hunching over her, he asked, “Where’s your car?”

“Over there.” Adriana pointed to a large formation and almost lost a finger when another slug zipped past.

She gasped and clutched at her hand, her eyes narrowing on him.

“Are you hurt?” Flint reached for her fingers, but she pulled away.

“If I lose even a hair on my head, Flint Morgan, you’ll pay.”

Like a snake, she slithered toward the large rock where her car was hidden. A well-timed storm cloud crossed over the sun and cast a shadow over the ravine, giving them the opportunity to make their move to the larger formation.

Flint crawled behind Adriana. He couldn’t help but admire her perfectly rounded bottom, clad in a pair of tan khakis. She really did have the best looking rear-end he’d ever seen in his life.

“Did I ask you to save my ass?” he asked, his mind now consumed by hers, rather than what he should be worried about—getting them out of this mess alive.

“No, but I couldn’t help but recall yours, and I didn’t want to see it get shot off. Now crawl faster before my ass is the one that ends up with lead in it.”

He smiled again. The women definitely had wit.

They made their way to a pile of enormous boulders, just a few feet from Adriana’s red Porsche when Flint heard the faint thrum of a helicopter in the distance.

Adriana cursed. “Who the hell’s coming now—guerilla fighters? What if they’re not the good guys, Flint? What are we going to do?”

“Just keep moving. We’ll do whatever we have to. You got any guns in your car?”

“Yeah, two. No extra ammo, though. Only what’s loaded in my Glock and .45.”

The chopper flew overhead and circled the compound before fanning out into what was clearly a search maneuver.

“Can you see any markings on the craft?” Flint squinted, trying to make out anything that would give him some idea whether it was friend or foe.

Her green eyes widened and in a soft voice she said, “I don’t think we’re going to make it out of here alive, Flint. I need to tell you something.”

“Oh? What’s that?” he asked, his attention still on the helicopter above them.

“I wanted you to know—”

“I think it’s Billy,” he interrupted, waving his hands to draw the pilot’s attention.

The craft flew over them once, then landed in an open field a short distance away.

“Run.” Flint grasped her arm and pulled her toward the aircraft, using a zigzag pattern to dodge stray bullets, while fighting the rush of intense whirlwind caused by the propeller blades.

When they reached the chopper, he shoved Adriana inside and jumped in behind her.

Instantly, they took off, hovering just long enough for them to see three men aiming their weapons up in the air.

“Get us the hell out of here, Billy. Before they shoot us down.” The ping of a bullet hit the side of the chopper and pounded home the importance of Flint’s words.

“Right away, boss. Glad to see you’re alive. I thought I was going to have to take you out in a body bag.”

The chopper pivoted forward and left the compound.

“You might have had to if Adriana hadn’t come along. Say Dray”…Flint glanced at the blood clotting on his shirt, then looked up to meet her gaze. “What were you trying to tell me back there?”

Adriana shook her head. “Nothing. It wasn’t important.”

She turned to stare out the window, leaving Flint to wonder what seemed so dire just seconds ago, yet now that they were safely on their way home, turned into nothing?

Author Bio:

Jerri Drennen was raised on a farm in a tiny town in Minnesota where the winters were long and being stuck inside awarded her the opportunity to read and tell stories. Years later, after moving away from family, marrying her husband of twenty-five years and having their four children, she started writing when her youngest was three. Eleven years and many manuscripts later, she has one contemporary romance and three romantic suspense novellas with Samhain Publishing, a category romantic suspense at The Wild Rose Press and two action-adventure romances at Liquid Silver Books. Now, she's trying her hand at self-publishing.

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Follower Love Giveaway Hop!!!

2012-02-07T00:12:00.000-06:00

This follower giveaway hop is presented by Kathy @ I Am A Reader, Not A Writer

and co-hosted by Rachael Renee Anderson.

You can get to the entire tour linky by clicking HERE.

This is stop #50 on the Follower Love Giveaway Hop.

The stop before me is: Books, Book, The Magical Fruit (US)

The stop after me is: Layers of Thought (US/Can)

Welcome Followers of The Wormhole!

The prize for my giveaway is ONE book, $10.00 or less

(as long as shipping to your country is free)

You MUST be a follower (new or old)

You MUST be 13+ and you must fill out this form!

Good Luck and Thanks for following and stopping by!

Review: Pride's Run by Cate Kalen

2012-02-06T05:00:00.026-06:00

Pride's Run by Cat Kalen

Amazon Product Description:
Seventeen year old Pride is a tracker—a werewolf with a hunger for blood. Taught to trick and to lure, she is the perfect killing machine. Kept leashed in the cellar by a master who is as ruthless as he is powerful, Pride dreams of freedom, of living a normal life, but escape from the compound is near impossible and disobedience comes with a price. When she learns her master intends to breed her she knows she has to run. Pride soon learns if she is to survive in the wild, she must trust in the boy who promises her freedom, the same boy she was sent to hunt. With life and death hanging in the balance the two find themselves on the run from the Paranormal Task Force—officers who shoot first and ask questions later—as well as her master’s handlers. Can Pride flee the man who has held her captive since birth and find sanctuary in the arms of a boy who has captured her heart? Or will her master find her first?

My thoughts:
I truly enjoyed this book. The characters are well developed and easy to invest in. The story is wonderfully written and nicely edited. Cate Kalen has a way with words and the ability to put the reader on the edge of their seat. I never would have guessed that this was a debut novel, this is quality writing!
Pride and Logan are both fantastic characters, you can't help but fall in love with them. Stone, now he's another story; as a reader, I both loved and hated him depending upon where I was at in the book. Cate Kalen has filled this story with emotional turmoil and you ride that roller coaster of heartache, sacrifice, desire, longing, fear, and hope on every page. A fantastic addition to YA paranormal. Don't miss out on this one. I am barely able to wait for the second installment of Pride's story!

You can buy a copy of Pride's Run HERE.

Blog Tour: Let Us Prey by Jamie Lee Scott

2012-02-05T05:00:00.066-06:00

This virtual book tour is presented by Bewitching Book Tours.

You can see the entire tour schedule by clicking HERE.

Welcome to The Wormhole and my day on the tour!

It is my pleasure to present Jamie Lee Scott!

About Jamie Lee Scott
  Jamie was born on the Central Coast of California, where she spent her entire childhood entertaining. She wrote plays and charged admission to her backyard stage so her friends and family could enjoy the performances. She wrote her first novel at the age of 10, for her 5th grade class project. The novel was called Cindy.
   Busy with horses and school, Jamie rarely wrote through her teens and twenties, she was living a life most dreamed of (well, she dreamed of anyway), competing at barrel races, hanging out with cowboys, and traveling in rodeo circles with her friends. Money was tight, but life was good. Then Jamie met the man of her dreams. And low and behold he was not a cowboy, but a farm boy. They married and he swept her away to her little piece of heaven in Iowa.
Well, then Iowa didn't turn out to be such heaven, Jamie again turned to fiction. This time she wrote to relieve the stress of living so far from her family, and from running a business with her husband. Funny how she now found it cathartic to kill people, only on paper of course.
Before she finished her first full length novel, Jamie was contracted to write the book, Hiking Iowa for Falcon publishing. In a year, she hiked 75 trails in the state of Iowa and mapped the trails, landmarks and distances. And this was before GPS. It was tough work for the measly advance, but it was a writing credit. So now, Jamie writes the mystery series featuring the Gotcha Detective Agency.
Jamie has written three novels, Let Us Prey, the soon to be released Death of a Sales Rep, and Give a Dog a Bone. She is currently writing screenplays. She is co-founder of Scriptchat on Twitter www.scriptchat.com & TWWriterChat www.tvwriterchat.com, and is the former president of RWA’s screenwriting chapter, Script Scene.
   Jamie still lives in Iowa (though she visits California as often as possible) with her husband, 2 dogs, 2 cats and 2 horses. She writes with a few from her 6 acre farm.
http://www.jamieleescott.com/
https://twitter.com/#!/jamie_ld
http://www.facebook.com/jamielee.scott2
She has graciously offered this interview:
? When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?

I’m not sure I realized it all at once, but I do know that I hated English classes in high school and college. Funny thing, it was my college critical writing class that made me realize I was good at writing, but it was years later that I realized people actually got paid to write.

? How many jobs did you have before you became a writer?

I don’t think there is enough room to list all of the jobs I’ve had in my lifetime, but rest assured each one has contributed to my writing life. I still run 2 businesses with my husband, a restaurant A&W, and a jewelry business. The restaurant may be the reason I decided to write murder mysteries.

? How long does it take you to write a book?

The writing doesn’t actually take that long, maybe 8 weeks. It’s the mulling and outlining that take forever, sometimes up to 6 months. The scenes don’t come to me in order, but I feel the need to put them in order before writing, so I outline extensively. And then the whole thing changes again when I type the first word, go figure.

? What would you say is your most interesting writing quirk?

I talk to my characters as I’m writing. I say things like, “Whatever, you can’t say that.” And then I let them say it. I also like to dictate with a software program, because sometimes I think the words are more natural when I speak them, rather than type them.

? Do you have a routine that you use to get into the right frame of mind to write?

Because whatever story I’m working on is in my head all the time while I’m writing it, and because I’m writing about my hometown which I miss desperately, I can’t wait to sit down and write. Usually when I sit, the words just flow, but I think this has to do with my outlining process. I do need my own space with no interruptions, but that’s about it.

? Where do you get your ideas or inspiration for your characters?

The inspiration for the murder and the characters involved in Let Us Prey came from a story an author told at a writing conference. As for the regular players, Mimi, Charles, Nick, Cortnie, and Jackie, they are all a mash of people I know. I have a picture in my head of the person they represent, so I never forget what they look like and type the wrong eye or hair color.

? How do you decide what you want to write about?

Well, since I write murder mysteries, I know I’m going to write about death, and if I picture the victim as someone who wronged me in my real life, I don’t have such a hard time imagining a painful death. (oh, did I just type that?) Mostly I find stories based in fact, I just tweak the facts to fit a story in which I can involve my main characters. Because seriously, how many P.I.s will ever really come across so many dead bodies. And for my other series, the amateur sleuth runs a dog bakery, so the chances of dead people popping up have even lower odds.

Let Us Prey came about because of a story I heard about an author being attacked at a conference. Death of a Sales Rep is based on a story I read about a greedy sales rep, and Textual Relations is from an incident that occurred with one of my employees. Of course all the facts and people are changed to protect both the innocent and the guilty.

? What books have most influenced your life?

Peak Performance by Charles Garfield

? What is the first book you remember reading by yourself?

I don’t know which one, but it was a Fun with Dick and Jane book. The first book I bought was called The Mysterious Blunder Bones, from my 3^rd grade book club.

? What are you reading right now?

Blood Orchids by Toby Neal, and Your Sitcom Mission (I write TV sitcoms and dramas)

? What do you like to do when you are not writing?

My whole life, including writing, revolves around my horses. I currently have two.

? What is your favorite comfort food?

Cool Ranch Doritos with guacamole and salsa! Or crackers with red pepper smothered cream cheese. Oh, and always, chocolate. Sorry I couldn’t narrow it to just one.

? What do you think makes a good story?

Conflict, interesting characters and more conflict.

? Who would you consider your favorite author and why?

Jane Smiley, because she writes about horses and horse racing, and her characters stay with me long after I’ve closed the book (or the Kindle cover).

And Elmore Leonard because he writes dialogue the way it should be written.

? What book, if any, do you read over and over again?

On Writing by Stephen King, Horse Heaven by Jane Smiley.

Fun random questions:

dogs or cats? Dogs, but I like my barn cats.
Coffee or tea? Coffee, definitely coffee.
Dark or milk chocolate? Depends on how close it is to that time of the month.
Rocks or flowers? Rocks with flowers painted on them.
Night or day? Night.
Favorite color? Chocolate brown.
Crayons or markers? Markers.
Pens or pencils? This is a tough one, but I’ll go with pens.

Let Us Prey

Book 1, Gotcha Detective Agency Mysteries

By Jamie Lee Scott

Mimi Capurro has been hired to protect New York Times bestselling author, Lauren Silke, who was recently assaulted in the bathroom at a paranormal conference. Though Mimi is hired to act as bodyguard for Lauren’s upcoming book tour, plans change when Lauren's assistant is murdered and the slaying is a replica of a scene from Lauren’s newest novel. A novel that hit bookstores the same day as the killing.

Now instead of playing bodyguard, Mimi is cracking computer code, and chasing down vampires. These vampires come alive on the streets of Santa Cruz, as part of a live-role-playing game. Mimi must find the connection between the vampires and the author to track down the killer. This would be much easier if Detective Nick Christianson wanted her investigating the case.

Nick, Mimi’s old college fling, is the lead homicide investigator.

Though he wants her off the case, he also wants to pump her for information. Nick may have used her in the past, but this time she’ll use him to try to catch the murderer first.

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Book Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HgyUcSYbUk

Blog Tour: Deadly Obsession by Kristine Cayne (2 giveaways)

2012-02-04T05:23:00.000-06:00

This Virtual Book Tour is presented by Bewitching Book Tours.

You can see the entire tour schedule by clicking HERE.

Welcome to The Wormhole and my day on the tour.

It is my pleasure to feature:

Deadly Obsession

Deadly Vices Book 1

By Kristine Cayne

When an Oscar-winning movie star meets a department-store photographer…

Movie star Nic Lamoureux appears to have a playboy’s perfect life. But it’s a part he plays, an act designed to conceal a dark secret he carries on his shoulders. His empty days and nights are a meaningless blur until he meets the woman who fulfills all his dreams. She and her son are the family he’s always wanted—if she can forgive a horrible mistake from his past.

A Hollywood dream…

Lauren James, a widowed single mother, earns barely enough money to support herself and her son. When she wins a photography contest and meets Nic, the man who stars in all her fantasies, her dreams, both professional and personal, are on the verge of becoming real. The attraction between Lauren and Nic is instant—and mutual. Their chemistry burns out of control during a photo shoot that could put Lauren on the fast track to a lucrative career.

Becomes a Hollywood nightmare

But an ill-advised kiss makes front-page news, and the lurid headlines threaten everything Nic and Lauren have hoped for. Before they know what’s happening, their relationship is further rocked by an obsessed and cunning stalker who’ll stop at nothing—not even murder—to have Nic to herself. When Nic falls for Lauren, the stalker zeroes in on her as the competition.

And the competition must be eliminated.

Here is a little taste of this book:

Deadly Obsession Excerpt

Lauren rolled her eyes. “Fine. Do it.”

Nic bent down and brushed his lips against hers. For the first few seconds, she didn’t kiss him back, but she didn’t push him away, either. Then, on a sigh, she leaned into him and her arms locked around his neck. His tongue darted out to taste her bottom lip. Mmm… cherry—his new favorite flavor. When her mouth opened, he didn’t hesitate.

He dove in. And drowned.

He’d meant this to be a quick kiss, only now he just couldn’t stop. His lips traced a path to her throat. Cupping her bottom with his hands, he lifted her up, grinding against her. She moaned. It was a beautiful sound, one he definitely wanted to hear again.

A loud noise pierced the fog of his lust. He raised his head from where he’d been nuzzling Lauren’s apple-scented neck to tell whoever it was to fuck off, but as the sexual haze cleared, he swallowed the words. The paparazzi had gathered around, applauding and calling out crude encouragements. Some snapped photos while others rolled film. Shit. He’d pay for this fuck-up and so would she.

About the Author:

Kristine Cayne is fascinated by the mysteries of human psychology—twisted secrets, deep-seated beliefs, out-of-control desires. Add in high-stakes scenarios and real-world villains, and you have a story worth writing, and reading.

The heroes and heroines of her Deadly Vices series, beginning with Deadly Obsession, are pitted against each other by their radically opposing life experiences. By overcoming their differences and finding common ground, they triumph over their enemies and find true happiness in each other’s arms.

Today she lives in the Pacific Northwest, thriving on the mix of cultures, languages, religions and ideologies. When she’s not writing, she’s people-watching, imagining entire life stories, and inventing all sorts of danger for the unsuspecting heroes and heroines who cross her path.

website www.kristinecayne.com

Facebook Author Page http://www.facebook.com/KristineCayneAuthor

Twitter: @KristineCayne

Kristine Cayne is offering ONE print copy of

Deadly Obsession tour wide (US shipping only)

Below is the International Giveaway for an ecopy!

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We should all be so passionate!

2012-02-02T11:15:00.000-06:00

Imagine - Charlie Chaplin spoke in only one movie in his career - almost 100 years ago - and when he finally decided to talk this is what he had to say.

His speech has been set to modern day pictures. I hope this inspires you and reminds you that even though we obviously haven't made great strides in tolerance in the last 100 years - there is still HOPE.

Please help me welcome On the Bright Side by S.R. Johannes!

2012-01-31T05:00:00.000-06:00

On the Bright Side by S.R. Johannes

Book Description:

On the Bright Side is a hilarious road to guardian angeldom paved with so much drama and due-paying that it makes middle school look painless.

As if the devil’s food cake at her wake and the white fat pants she’s stuck wearing for eternity weren’t bad enough, fourteen year-old Gabby is quick to discover that Cirrus, the main rung of Heaven, is a far cry from the Pearly Gates. Here, Skyphones and InnerNets are all the rage. Until Gabby finds out she has to protect Angela, her school nemesis, in order to move up through the training levels of heaven. Problem is, Angela is now hitting on Gabby's should-have-been boyfriend. (awkward!)

Instead of protecting Angela, Gabby pranks her (like tripping is a sin?) at the hopes of cooling off the new couple. At first, they seem harmless until the school dance sabotage gets completely out of control. Then, her Celestial Sky Agent, who happens to have anger management issues of his own, puts Gabby on probation, threatening her eternal future.

Determined to right her wrongs, Gabby steals an ancient artifact that allows her to return to Earth for just one day. Without knowing, she kicks off a series of events and learns what can happen when you hate someone to death.

Author Bio:

S.R. Johannes is the author of Untraceable (a teen wilderness thriller) and On The Bright Side ( a tween paranormal).

She started out writing for her local school paper, winning a state Nutrition essay contest for “Be a Smart Cookie”, and singing in a local Jazz band. Somewhere along the way, she earned an MBA in Marketing and embarked on an 18-year marketing career in Corporate America working as a marketing and communications consultant.

In 2000, S.R. traded in her expensive suits, way-too high heels, and corporate lingo for a family, flip-flops, and her love of writing. She started her own marketing & communications business, www.bilaninc.com, and continues creating materials for a variety of large profit and nonprofit clients, including Spanx, Goody Hair Products, Chick Filet, Delta, CARE, and the Boys & Girls Club of America.

S.R.’s dream is to publish children’s books and magically imprint the imaginations of kids. In addition to juggling nap schedules while attending client meetings, Shelli focuses on her writing. She is a frequent marketing speaker at SCBWI conferences across the U.S and runs a popular marketing blog, Market My Words (www.faeriality.blogspot.com) where she provides marketing advice for authors in the hopes of helping them better market their words.

In her spare time (yeah right!) and if the kids allow (yeah right!), Shelli obsesses over movies, reads children’s books (over and over), wishes she could squeeze in Bikram Yoga sessions, and dreams of sleeping in on the weekends.

She currently lives in Atlanta with her dog, British-accented husband, and the huge imaginations of their little prince and princess that someday will change the world.

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If you would like to get periodic author news on my upcoming special edition in Jan or on the release of my future books, please register your email address here. I do not expect to send more than one email a month.

Contact information:

Email: shelli@srjohannes.com

ebook: (available jan 31^st)

ISBN 10 – 0984799117

13 - 978-0-9847991-1-4

paperback (available in Feb)

ISBN-10: 0984799133

ISBN-13: 978-0-9847991-3-8

Paperback will be available in Feb.

To buy the Kindle ebook - The ebook is $2.99 and can be purchased at amazon

Book Trailer:

http://faeriality.blogspot.com/2010/01/on-bright-side-trailer.html

Social Media

Blog: http://faeriality.blogspot.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/srjohannes

Author Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/SRJohannes/249888602550

Author Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5235537.S_R_Johannes

Untracable Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12731861-untraceable

On The Bright Side Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13251805-on-the-bright-side

In His Eyes Anthology Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13331838-in-his-eyes-anthology

Blog Tour: Apocalypse Gene by Suki Michelle and Carlyle Clark (Giveaway too!)

2012-01-30T05:00:00.052-06:00

This virtual book tour is presented by Bewitching Book Tours.

You can see the entire tour schedule by clicking HERE.

Welcome to The Wormhole and my day on the tour!

Today's feature:

The Apocalypse Gene by Suki Michelle and Carlyle Clark.

The Apocalypse Gene Author info:

Suki Michelle is a life-long Chicagoan, happily divorced and still good friends with her Ex. She lives and writes with her soul-mate, Carlyle Clark. She has one beautiful daughter, Bree, who is the first reader and critic of The Apocalypse Gene, and without her input, it wouldn't be nearly as cool! Suki's other children are of the four-legged type, Dahlia, the German shepherd; Kilala the lazy calico chub-cat; and Koney, the tortoise-shell demon cat from the Seventh Ring.

Carlyle is a burly dude from San Diego. He can look menacing at a glance, but as soon as he opens his mouth, pure intellectual. They are eternally grateful for the day they met at an on-line writer's workshop. They've been together for four years. On the outside. Suki and Carlyle are totally disparate. On the inside,

they are the REAL Neo-Twins. You'll have to read The Apocalypse Gene to find out who the Neo-Twins are, but here's a hint: They are twisted devils with mirror-melded auras.

As writers, Suki and Carlyle have complementary skill sets. Lyle is plot master and edgy dialoguer. He is a huge fan of Japanese anime, and he draws upon this to choreograph fight scenes. Suki enjoys painting a character's emotional landscape and writing vivid descriptions. They both have wild imagination.

Suki and Carlyle treasure every opportunity to share their work.

Twitter: @Suki_Michelle

Book info and blurb:

Apocalypse Gene

By Suki Michelle and Carlyle Clark

Genre: YA Urban Fantasy

Global pandemic is raging. Olivya Wright-Ono's once loving home has been converted to a hospice for the dying. Her ability to see auras forces her to witness, with agonizing detail, the vibrant colors of life consumed by malignancy. The beautiful and troubled, Mikah, is an elite Empath in the ancient Kindred clan, led by the brooding, ever-morphing, monster named Prime. Mikah has learned a terrible truth .

. . the plague is linked to Kindred origins. When Olivya sees evidence of disease creeping into her mother's aura, she has no one to turn to but Mikah. Can he unearth the Kindred secrets and find a cure? Can she trust this boy whose power allows him to manipulate her very emotions?

With her mother's life, and that of the world, in the balance, Olivya and Mikah embark on a quest to stop the Pandemic, only to discover it is far, far more than a mere disease . . .

Website: http://www.TheApocalypseGene.com

Blog: http://www.TheApocalypseGene.com/cy-chi

Facebook FanPage:

http://www.facebook.com/TheApocalypseGene

Buy links: Goodreads and Amazon

...and now for that giveaway I mentioned...

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Hot with fury, Mikah slammed the wall with his fist, hardly noticing the pain of torn knuckles. They'd heal in minutes anyway. It didn’t matter. Nothing mattered. He strode across the room and shoved the computer monitor to the floor, swept his arm across the shelves, scattered artifacts, books, graphic novels, puzzles. Prime. That cold hearted ghoul. That monster and his freakin' songbirds.

"Damn you, Prime," Mikah said out loud, glaring at the ceiling. "Damn you to hell."

It was almost funny, wasn’t it? Cursing a demon to hell? He wanted to wrap his fingers around Prime's stalk-like neck – if it hadn't already morphed into some other nauseating configuration – and choke the life out of that lumbering nightmare.

Prime's shuffling footsteps above stopped. The birds went silent. Mikah froze. Not two minutes ago, Changarai had reminded him that Prime can hear his thoughts. Had Prime heard Mikah speak his name? Felt the disgust in his words?

Mikah licked his lips. Prime was listening. He just knew it. A minute crept by. The ceiling didn't creak. Mikah was sure that Prime could sense waves of loathing coming from below. He was up there probing Mikah's mind, tasting his hatred.

Okay. Stay calm. Rein it in. Control yourself. Mikah sat on his bed and began to recite the litany he'd learned as a child, the names of Prime and his five Storied Siblings. Maybe Prime would think it was a fluke, that he'd heard Mikah say his name as part of a memorized lesson. Maybe he'd think Mikah was showing diligence to his studies.

"Prime," Mikah said, loud enough to be heard. "Tiamat Draconus, Kali Medusa, Scylla Kraken, Phoenix Roc, Sphinx." Breathe. Breathe. He began again at the beginning, "Prime, Phoenix Roc, Tiamat Draconus, Kali Medusa, Scylla Kraken, Sphinx."

He looked up at the ceiling, said it again, even louder. "Prime, Phoenix Roc, Tiamat Draconus, Kali Medusa, Scylla Kraken, Sphinx."

After the sixth time through, Prime's footsteps began again. Scrape. Clunk. Scrape.

Clunk. Scrape. Clunk. Different than the shuffling gait from before. Had Prime morphed again? Maybe he hadn't heard Mikah say his name at all, but stopped walking as his body jerked and twisted with yet another change. And what was making that clunking sound? Had one of Prime's legs suddenly become heavy, the other weak?

Mikah paced the room, glancing at the ceiling with every turn. Adrenaline pumped through his bloodstream. At last, the elevator doors squeaked open, and the monster began his descent to his sub-cellar lair. The freight elevator creaked and shuddered. When it reached the level of Mikah's room, waves of psionic power rolled from behind the walls, jagged and hot. Prime's laughter.

Mikah held his breath, gripped the edge of his desk, shut his eyes as the elevator passed.

Olivya . . . soon.

Blog Tour: The Mers by Ami Blackwelder (International Giveaway)

2012-01-27T05:00:00.055-06:00

This Virtual Book Tour is presented by Bewitching Book Tours.

You can see the entire tour schedule by clicking HERE.

Welcome to The Wormhole and my day on the tour!

Today it is my pleasure to feature Ami Blackwelder and her book The Mers.

About The Author:

Ami Blackwelder is a forbidden romance writer in the paranormal, scifi, and historical genres. Growing up in Florida, she went to UCf and in 1997 received her BA in English and teaching credentials. She travelled overseas to teach in Thailand, Nepal, Tibet, China and Korea. Thailand is considered her second home now. She has always loved writing and wrote poems and short stores since childhood; however, her novels began when she was in Thailand. She also wrote three nonfiction spiritual books at this time.

Acheivements:

In university, having won the Best Fiction Award from the University of Central Florida (Yes, The Blair Witch Project University;), her fiction From Joy We Come, Unto Joy We Return was published in the on campus literary magazine: Cypress Dome and remains to this day in University libraries around the country. Later, she achieved the Semi-Finals in a Laurel Hemingway contest and published a few poems in the Thailand’s Expat magazine, and an article in the Thailand’s People newspaper. Additionally, she has published poetry in the Korea’s AIM magazine, the American Poetic Monthly magazine and Twisted Dreams Magazine.

http://amiblackwelder.blogspot.com

The Mers: A Mermaid Dystopian

By Ami Blackwelder

Book 1 Mer Chronicles

What lies beneath the surface?

One hundred years from now, the world has changed and brought with it, new forms of life.

Who are the Mers? Who is Mira?

Mira always knew she was different. Growing up with Mers, she never quite fit in. When Mira breaks the rules and takes Niren across the border that divides Ellis Island and New Jersey, a border that divides two vastly different worlds, she thought the journey to find out who she really is would be an easy one.

But as the world in Jersey proves to be a convoluted mix of Aristocrats who hate the Mers, Pirates who want to sell them, and Magi who want to use them...finding her true identity will be a challenge, especially when her best friend Niren is a Mer willing to fight to the death.

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And for your reading pleasure:

An EXCERPT:

Liberty Shore

On the abandoned shores of Ellis Island, New York, Mira watched the pink horizon blend with subtle tones of grey and muted purples until the broken sky became an endless abyss of blackness and countless stars. Even the Statue of Liberty was barely visible anymore. Only a faint tip of Liberty’s torch stuck out of the brazen waters that had risen steadily each year for the last one hundred years.

Most of the land masses on Earth were now covered in water, with exception to mountains, and a few regions that had been prepared before the Great Deluge. Because scientists warned of the events that would transpire, the wealthiest of the world built upward upon some of the existing land to create higher ground level. Manhattan, along with Ellis island, being some of these coveted regions that the wealthiest did not want to give up to flooding.

Mira only knew of a few places still in existence, such as New York, New Jersey, and Washington state. She heard rumors there were bits of land on Africa, Europe, and Asia, but she never traveled outside of her home to know for sure. Besides, she would miss Nerin too much if she ever left, and she had everything she would ever need right here, right now. Hadn’t she?

Sliding his webbed fingers over Mira’s left shoulder, Nerin plopped next to her and took a deep breath. Handing her one of his many paper origami designs, he placed a dove into her open palm.

“For you. For peace....and overcoming fear.” Taking in a deep breath, he took pleasure in the smell of the salty sea. The ocean had captivated him, maybe as much as any young lady in Liberty Shore might captivate him. But his fixed gaze fell to Mira time and time again, more than anyone else. Something about her innocence and frankness drew him to her.

“Thanks,” Mira blushed. He always gave her things.

“I knew I’d find you here,” Nerin glanced in her direction, his eyes lit up like fire crackers.

“You know me well, I guess,” Mira blushed, her freckled cheeks reddening as she tilted her head towards him. Curling her legs underneath her chest, she shivered in the cool breeze and hugged her legs with arms covered in a maroon sweater. Nerin, enchanted with her beautiful, cherry-red hair, softly combed his webbed fingers through it.

“What is it about this spot?” Nerin raised a dark brow above his yellow eyes, untangling his hand from her hair.

“I don’t know,” she shrugged. “I feel on the brink of discovery here....like there is something more beyond the horizon.”

“Yes, more ocean,” he chuckled, the crooked corner of his lip rose when he laughed.

“Don’t poke fun,” Mira nudged him with a hard elbow, “Besides, this place is important to your...you too.” She almost said, “your kind, too,” but remembered she didn’t want to make that distinction yet. Others noticed her differences. She saw her differences. But no one said anything out loud.

“Yes...” Nerin rolled his neck back in thought; his shining, yellow eyes matched the stars radiance in the darkened purple sky. Mira never got over the fact that his eyes, everyone’s eyes, glowed yellow. Why hadn’t hers? “A lot of history here. It’s not called Liberty Shore for nothing. My parents told me this is the one place where Mers can live freely.”

Mira sighed, the mention of the word Mers always nearly brought her to tears. As if they somehow did not belong to the human race. As if their unique features existed only to remind the human world of the abominations of God. Why were there such class distinctions? After all, it wasn’t their fault the flood had happened.

One hundred years ago, humans began to reap what they had sewn. The Earth fought back with vengeance. Water saturated the planet in what had been dubbed the Great Deluge. Much of the land on Earth vanished underneath the seas. Many humans died, but those who survived became divided.

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Winners!

2012-01-26T05:00:00.000-06:00

We have Winners!

Congrats to:

Lioness who won No Dress Required by Cari Quinn

and to

Carla S. who won Melt by Natalie Anderson

Thanks to everyone who entered! Congrats to the winners!

Blog Tour: Rosalie Lario's Demons of the Infernum Series Tour

2012-01-25T05:00:00.022-06:00

This virtual book tour is presented by Bewitching Book Tours.

You can see more information about the whole series by clicking HERE.

Welcome to The Wormhole and my day on Rosalie's tour!

The Series is call Demons of the Infernum!

I am pleased to feature Rosalie Lario!

Rosalie Lario practiced real estate law for several years before finally admitting to herself that negotiating contracts wasn’t nearly as fun as dreaming up stories. As an avid reader of romances and supernatural stories, she knew she wanted to write paranormal romance.

When not writing, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son in their home state of Florida, as well as searching out things that go bump in the night. She still hasn’t found any proof of the supernatural, but she's keeping her fingers crossed.

http://rosalielario.com/

http://www.facebook.com/RosalieLario

Twitter: www.twitter.com/RosalieLario

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/rosalie_lario

? When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?

I’ve always been fascinated with the process of writing a book, ever since I first became addicted to Anne Rice around the age of 11 or 12. But I honestly never believed I could sit down and write out an entire story. The thought of it seemed so daunting. After my son was born in 2008, I was on maternity leave and had a bit more free time on my hands, so I decided I had nothing to lose in trying. I sat down to write my first book, and quickly became addicted!

? How many jobs did you have before you became a writer?

Uh...a lot, lol. In fact, I practiced as a real estate lawyer for five years before I ever sat down to write that first manuscript. I still teach business law courses on a university level part-time, which fits in perfectly with my writing and mommy schedule.

? How long does it take you to write a book?

It varies per book, but generally 2-4 months. I’d say that makes me a fast writer, but if you think of spending that much time on one single project, it’s a huge investment in time.

? Do you have a routine that you use to get into the right frame of mind to write?

I sit down, turn on my music (which generally isn’t music at all, but a soundtrack of the Amazon rainforest), and get to writing. Sometimes the words flow automatically, but other times I sit there staring blankly at the wall until I can build the scene I’m working on in my head. I’m a very visual person, so I have to be able to imagine the scene happening before I can write it down.

? Where do you get your ideas or inspiration for your characters?

Everywhere. Sometimes I’ll be watching a television show or reading a book, or even taking a walk, and inspiration will strike. I don’t think it’s so much about finding a certain thing to inspire me, but rather taking in visual experiences.

? How do you decide what you want to write about?

I usually have a lot of thoughts and stories floating around in my head. I’ll write the one that’s calling to me the most strongly...unless I’m under deadline, in which case I write whichever story I’m contracted to. J

? What books have most influenced your life?

Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles had a huge influence on me and my love for the paranormal. In the romance genre, I’m a huge fan of Karen Marie Moning (love her Highlander series), Jeaniene Frost, Teresa Medeiros (After Midnight is one of the yummiest books I’ve read), and Larissa Ione.

? What is the first book you remember reading by yourself?

Bunnicula. Still love that book.

? What are you reading right now?

The Hunt by Heather Killough-Walden. It’s part of her self-published Big Bad Wolf series, which is seriously hot and awesomely fun.

? What do you like to do when you are not writing?

Not writing? What’s that, lol? I live in FL, so when I’m not writing, I like to spend time at the beach or out on a boat. There’s something so spiritual about the ocean. I find it completely reenergizing.

? What is your favorite comfort food?

Mac and cheese! Or pasta of any variety. Or chocolate...yeah, chocolate!

? What do you think makes a good story?

One that’s so entertaining that I just can’t put it down. One that makes me laugh out loud. One in which I can lose myself and forget my troubles for a while.

? Who would you consider your favorite author and why? My favorite of favorites would have to be Karen Marie Moning. Her heroes are breathtaking and her heroines are spunky as hell.

? What book, if any, do you read over and over again?

Anything in Ms. Moning’s Highlander series. Also Jeaniene Frost’s Night Huntress series. I always crack up at least a few times when reading her work.

Fun random questions:

dogs or cats? Dogs if I must choose, but I’ll always pick ferrets first!
Coffee or tea? Both
Dark or milk chocolate? Either!
Rocks or flowers? Flowers
Night or day? Depends on my mood
Favorite color? Wine
Crayons or markers? Markers
Pens or pencils? Pens

Title: Blood of the Demon

Demons of Infernum, #1

Author: Rosalie Lario

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Length: 254 pages

Release Date: August 2011

ePub ISBN: 978-1-937044-14-5

Print ISBN: 978-1-937044-15-2

http://www.entangledpublishing.com/blood-of-the-demon/

DEMONS OF INFERNUM - Book One by Rosalie Lario

Keegan lives to exact revenge on the evil demon who sired and abused him. When his father devises a plan to bring on the apocalypse, he and his three half-brothers, interdimensional bounty hunters for the Elden Council, are charged with capturing and delivering their father for punishment.

Art gallery owner Brynn Meyers has no idea that her ability to read memories embedded in objects and drain people of their life force means she has demon ancestry. Unfortunately for Brynn, she’s also the key to raising an ancient zombie army, which puts her on every demon’s Most Wanted List.

And no one wants her more than Keegan’s father.

Keegan must protect Brynn from his father by any means necessary, but he’ll have to learn to harness the other half of his genetics—the far deadlier, uncontrollable half—when he starts to fall for the one woman standing between him and the vengeance he so desperately seeks. The one woman he’ll never be able to resist.

Title: Mark of the Sylph

Demons of Infernum, #2

Author: Rosalie Lario

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Length: 268 pages

Launch Date: September 2011

ePub ISBN: 978-1-937044-36-7

Print ISBN: 978-1-937044-37-4

http://www.entangledpublishing.com/mark-of-the-sylph/

DEMONS OF INFERNUM - Book Two - Rosalie Lario

Half-demon Taeg is desperate to free his pregnant sister-in-law, who is spellbound to an indestructible book that will create an army of the undead. He is convinced that an ancient sword can destroy the book and the spell forever, but this relic has been hidden for a millennia by a powerful glamour. The clock begins to run out on his search when an old rival goes after the book and Taeg’s family in his quest for revenge.

Librarian Maya Flores has a secret: she’s immune to magic and is well aware of the supernatural beings prowling the streets of New York City. Haunted by a brutal demon attack that took her family, she is on a one-woman mission to destroy the evil demons who did it—and any others who get in her way.

Maya is Taeg’s best hope for uncovering the sword. Unfortunately, she wants nothing more than to kill him. As he fights for her trust and to save his family, she is forced to face the truth that not all demons are evil. And the worst part? She might be falling in love with one, too.

Title: Touch of the Angel

Demons of Infernum, #3

Author: Rosalie Lario

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Length: 286 pages

Release Date: December 2011

ePub ISBN: 978-1-937044-67-1

Print ISBN: 978-1-937044-66-4

http://www.entangledpublishing.com/touch-of-the-angel/

Demons of Infernum - Book Three - Rosalie Lario

After months of no work, interdimensional bounty hunter Ronin Meyers jumps at the chance to locate an incubus who’s using succubi as murder weapons. Faced with deportation to hellish Infernum if he fails, Ronin will stop at nothing to take out the incubus and anyone else involved. Even the beautiful succubus who stole his heart—and nearly his life—during the most mind-blowing hour of his existence.

Night after night, Amara and her fellow succubi are forced to extract special abilities from the strongest Otherworlders for their psychotic master’s growing collection. When the gorgeous angel-demon hybrid she believed to be dead captures her, Amara is both stunned and elated.

But the happily ever after Amara’s dreamed about will have to wait. Before she and Ronin can find salvation, they must bring down the madman hellbent on destroying everything—and everyone—they love. And Ronin and Amara are at the top of his list…

Title: Heart of the Incubus

Demons of Infernum, #4

Author: Rosalie Lario

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Length: Novella

Release Date: January 2012

ePub ISBN: 978-1-937044-82-4

http://www.entangledpublishing.com/heart-of-the-incubus/

Demons of Infernum - Book Four - Rosalie Lario

Biochemist Cresso Taylor lives the sort of lifestyle most men would envy—he has wealth, natural incubus charm, and more women than he can handle. But it’s not enough anymore. Not after meeting Genevieve Russell, the sexy scientist who works with him at Elcorp Laboratory. And she wants absolutely nothing to do with him.

After her fiancé broke her heart, Genevieve has had enough of womanizers. She’s determined to steer clear of sexy-as-sin Dr. Taylor, despite the fact that his incubus allure makes her want to rip his clothes off. But when a secret admirer’s affection turns to the macabre with threatening notes and grisly gifts, Cresso appoints himself her protector. As she and Cresso hunt her stalker, she discovers there’s a lot more to the sensual incubus than she ever imagined.

Review: Broods of Fenrir by Coral Moore

2012-01-25T02:25:00.000-06:00

Broods of Fenrir by Coral Moore

Amazon Product Description:
Shapeshifter Brand Geirson was raised to rule the Broods of Fenrir, but he refused his birthright. Instead, he killed their brutal leader–his own father–and walked away. For hundreds of years he’s avoided brood society, until a werewolf kills an innocent human woman and Brand finds himself dragged back into the violent politics of the shapeshifters. When the two brood women who mean the most to him come under threat, he must take up the throne and risk becoming the kind of vicious bastard his father was, or let the broods descend further into chaos–taking the friend he swore to protect and his lover with them.

My thoughts:
Wonderfully written. This is a story of loss and fear, anger, violence, and injustice; but it is also a story of hope, friendship, loyalty, courage and love. Emotionally gripping and almost impossible to put down.
The characters are carefully created and drive the story, compelling the reader to turn the pages. I found myself so invested into the emotions and situations of Coral Moore's amazing characters that I was drawn completely into the story, laughing and crying with the characters as their lives were unfolding.
I am torn as to who is my favorite character.
Brand is tormented by guilt from his past combined with both fear of and desire for what the future holds for him and his kind. His sheer will to protect and improve the lives of the wolves is astonishing; and his willpower puts most to shame.
Dagny is...wow, what can a person say about her? She is incredible. Her spirit is unbreakable. She is the perfect match for Brand.
Alice is one of the most powerful characters in the book. Gunni too, talk about courage!
Coral Moore has written a well paced, superbly woven tale that brings the reader to the very edge of that emotional cliff. She has filled it with a thought provoking story, led by powerful characters. Although the ending brings completion to issues and satisfaction to the conflicts, I was left wanting more...more pages! It ended before I was ready to walk away from the characters. So I plan to read everything else I can by Coral Moore, especially if it's about the Broods of Fenrir.

So...for those who feel as I do: Here are some links:
Broods of Fenrir
Feral Attraction
Chance Encounter

Blog Tour: Broods of Fenrir by Coral Moore

2012-01-24T05:00:00.031-06:00

Welcome to The Wormhole and my day on the tour!

It is my pleasure to present Coral Moore and her book

Broods of Fenrir!

This Virtual Book Tour is presented by Bewitching Book Tours.

Please click HERE to see the entire tour schedule.

Title: Broods of Fenrir
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Length: 60k words, 230ish pages

Availability: Amazon, Nook, Smashwords

Blurb:
Shapeshifter Brand Geirson was raised to rule the Broods of Fenrir, but he refused his birthright. Instead, he killed their brutal leader–his own father–and walked away.

For hundreds of years he’s avoided brood society, until a werewolf kills an innocent human woman and Brand finds himself dragged back into the violent politics of the shapeshifters. When the two brood women who mean the most to him come under threat, he must take up the throne and risk becoming the kind of vicious bastard his father was, or let the broods descend further into chaos–taking the friend he swore to protect and his lover with them.

Relevant Warnings: There is significant violence. One on-screen sex scene, though I wouldn't describe it as particularly graphic.

Amazon
Smashwords
Barnes & Noble

About the Author:

Coral Moore has always been the kind of girl who makes up stories. Fortunately, she never quite grew out of that. She writes because she loves to invent characters and the desire to find out what happens to her creations drives the tales she tells.

Prompted by a general interest in how life works, her undergraduate schooling was in biology. She follows science news and enjoys conversations about genetics and microbiology as much as those about vampires and werewolves. Coral writes speculative fiction and is pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Writing at Albertus Magnus College.

Currently she lives in Connecticut with the love of her life, who offers both encouragement and kicks in the tail when necessary. Also in residence are two mammals of the families Canidae and Felidae.

She released her first novel, Broods of Fenrir, in November 2011. Her next release, Elements of Rebellion, is due out in spring 2012.

http://www.chaosandinsanity.com/
twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/coralm
http://www.facebook.com/AuthorCoralMoore

Winners!

2012-01-23T11:07:00.000-06:00

Winners here at The Wormhole!

(all winners have been notified by email!)

Congratulations!!!

Elizabeth (Book Attict) won Taken by L.M. Pruitt

fra and fede won Cat Celler by Mayra Calvani

Debbie I. won her book choice (under $10.00)

Thanks to all who entered ~ Congrats to the winners!

Review: LS: The Beginning by Kelvin O'Ralph

2012-01-22T13:39:00.001-06:00

LS: The Beginning by Kelvin O'Ralph

Book Blurb from author:

A handshake between strangers has never held so much promise for discovery.

When Stephen Wilson meets Lisa Morgan at his new school in Sloutenville, it is the simple act of extending his hand in greeting that flips both of their worlds upside-down. With the gesture, both discover that in some way they are connected, and that they share the ability to manipulate the elements, fire and water. Though their abilities vary, they share the gift of telepathy allowing them to communicate without words, which creates a bond between them stronger than either had expected.

As the two begin to spend more and more time together, David, Lisa's ex becomes wild with jealousy, and launches multiple attacks on Lisa. In the fight against the dangers that await them around every corner, Stephen and Lisa soon discover that they are up against much greater odds than they had originally known, and that their struggles are far from over...

My thoughts:

The preface drew me in. The story kept me reading. The characters are interesting and the plot is intriguing. The story is imaginative. I had some difficulty reconciling the age of the characters with their behaviors; and I do not come from big money, so I am not sure how realistic the financial situation is for the characters, but to the average person all the wealth seems a big fantastic.

Although it is obvious that the author is young and just starting out, the story captivates and entertains. I can't wait to see more from Kelvin O'Ralph.

Blog Tour: The Beginning by Kelvin O'Ralph

2012-01-22T12:36:00.000-06:00

This blog tour is presented by Bewitching Book Tours.

You can see the entire tour schedule by clicking HERE.

Welcome to The Wormhole and my day on the tour.

It is my pleasure to introduce Kelvin O'Ralph!

Kelvin O'Ralph is a student at the University of Wolverhampton, UK. He is an avid writer and reader, who loves writing Fantasy/Romance novels. LS: The Beginning is the first book in his fantasy series 'LS'. He released the sequel early October 2011.

Kelvin is a huge admirer of Emma Watson, the Harry Potter star and hopes one day she gets to act as one of his characters. Personally, he'd love her to act the role of Lisa Morgan in this book. At least, that's how he envisioned it while writing.

Still in his teens, Kelvin has released four books on Amazon Kindle in 2011. He's working on the final book on the 'LS' series and also on a new project. Like most authors, Kelvin hopes one day his books will be transformed onto the big screen. --- Blog: http://icire.blogspot.com
He has graciously allowed an interview:

? When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?

Hmm, I guess the very first time was when I wrote a letter to a girl in my class. She showed it to most of her mates in the hostel, and I got praised for my unusual way with words.

? How many jobs did you have before you became a writer?

A few.

? How long does it take you to write a book?

Depends on my mood, awe etc. However, I tend to finish an 80,000 word novel in two months.

? What would you say is your most interesting writing quirk?

Perhaps, the idea behind my stories; they are really unique and compelling.

? Do you have a routine that you use to get into the right frame of mind to write?

Yes, I certainly do. Most times, I go for a long walk around town, or I watch movies in the cinema – this helps a lot.

? Where do you get your ideas or inspiration for your characters?

Sometimes from other novels, but my current WIP is quite unique. I got the idea of the characters from a movie a watched, but with completely different story lines.

? How do you decide what you want to write about?

Hmm, if it’s something I love and I know the readers will, I’d go for it.

? What books have most influenced your life?

The norms actually: Harry Potter Series, Twilight series, J.K. Rowling, but what actually the book that stirred my career was 'On Writing' by Stephen King

? What is the first book you remember reading by yourself?

The Bible...

? What are you reading right now?

'Descended by Blood' by Angelina Kace, and 'Da Vinci Code'.

? What do you like to do when you are not writing?

Reading and watching movies/TB series.

? What is your favorite comfort food?

Chinese take out

? What do you think makes a good story?

In my honest, opinon I believe a story should have a compelling stroy plot and fantastic characters, who users can relate to. If the reader finds it hard to drop your book for a while, then you should pat yourself on the head, hence the creation of the word 'Page-turning'.

? Who would you consider your favorite author and why?

J.K. Rowling. I love her prominent use of back stories, plus the brilliant world she created. Also, I love the names she gave her characters. C'mon - Professor Dumbledor.

? What book, if any, do you read over and over again?

The Bible, and Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows.

Fun random questions:

dogs or cats? Dogs
Coffee or tea? Tea
Dark or milk chocolate? Milk chocolates
Rocks or flowers? Flowers
Night or day? Night
Favorite color? Yellow/white
Crayons or markers? Crayons
Pens or pencils? Pens

The Beginnning
LS Book 1
By Kelvin O’Ralph

Blurb:
A handshake between strangers has never held so much promise for discovery.

When Stephen Wilson meets Lisa Morgan at his new school in Sloutenville, it is the simple act of extending his hand in greeting that flips both of their worlds upside-down. With the gesture, both discover that in some way they are connected, and that they share the ability to manipulate the elements, fire and water. Though their abilities vary, they share the gift of telepathy allowing them to communicate without words, which creates a bond between them stronger than either had expected.

As the two begin to spend more and more time together, David, Lisa's ex becomes wild with jealousy, and launches multiple attacks on Lisa. In the fight against the dangers that await them around every corner, Stephen and Lisa soon discover that they are up against much greater odds than they had originally known, and that their struggles are far from over...

Author Interview: Carrrie Salo, author of The Sounding

2012-01-21T05:00:00.026-06:00

Welcome to The Wormhole! Today it is my pleasure to feature The Sounding by Carrie Salo

and host an author interview!

The Sounding by Carrie Salo

(Book Description from Amazon.com)
In the Book of Revelation, a man named John has a prophetic dream. He dreams of the final prophecies that will come to pass - and the seven archangels that guard them. Each angel waits to sound their trumpet at God's appointed time, preparing humanity to fight and win the final battle. 2,000 years later, Father Chris Mognahan is a member of the Hetairia Melchizedek, a secret society within the Catholic Church that studies Biblical omens. The society asks Chris to investigate an unusually grotesque crime - a murder on a college campus where the killer's hand literally burned off the victim's face. While the killing seems isolated at first, the society ties the murder to the final Biblical prophecy and a terrifying omen that the order of the prophecies is about to be disrupted. The final battle is coming too soon - long before humanity is prepared to win it. Suddenly, Chris finds himself fighting against time and hell to keep the prophecies in order and stop an early Armageddon. He is joined by a band of unlikely allies, and together they find themselves in Rome above the Vatican Necropolis - the city of the dead - where the future is revealed to them in ancient texts. They are not alone, however; an evil as old as time itself hunts them. As they travel across continents on their mission, the demonic force follows relentlessly, waiting in every shadowed corner, and every dark place. As Armageddon descends, Father Chris finds that his only hope lies in a young woman within the group who has a secret gift - and their belief that God Himself may have sent her to keep the final angelic trumpet from sounding out the early end of the Earth.

Please welcome Carrie Salo!

? When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?

I knew I wanted to be a writer all the way back in the second grade. My teacher gave me an extra credit assignment to bring up my grade. She told me to write a short story. And since it was around Halloween, I wrote a scary short story. She liked it so much, she had me read it to the class. And that was it – I was hooked on telling stories.

? How many jobs did you have before you became a writer?

Well, I still have a “day job,” even now that I am a writer. The publishing industry is funny, mostly because it is old and has a lot of traditions, including a pretty ancient pay schedule. Publishers typically only pay their writers every six months (and some wait a whole year). So, you can sell quite a few books, and still need another way to put food on the table, at least at first. But, previously, I have held jobs as a lifeguard, a graphic designer and after I finished school, as a public relations account manager and as an advertising account manager and copywriter. I used my evenings and weekends to write The Sounding, in addition to taking a short sabbatical. At this time, I am working as a copywriter part time while I begin my second novel.

? How long does it take you to write a book?

The Sounding is my first novel, and it took about 4 years to write, 2 years to fully edit and then a bit more time to find a publisher. I think that time is mostly a function of working days and writing nights. The next book should go faster, now that I can dedicate myself part time to fiction writing.

? What would you say is your most interesting writing quirk?

I don’t work with an outline. I find them to be too constrictive. I just write off the cuff and the plot finds its way through research and daily writing. Some of my FAVORITE parts of The Sounding were “accidents.” Many of the best lines, scenes and plot threads weren’t planned until they presented themselves while writing.

? Do you have a routine that you use to get into the right frame of mind to write?

My routine is –waking up! Really, that’s about it. I get up. I do get dressed (no writing in pajamas for me). And then I sit down. The only ritualistic thing I do is: I listen to classical music while I write, and I try to match the music to the type of writing I’m doing. If it’s an action scene – I’ll find something with drums and cymbals and angry violins. If it’s a romance scene – I’ll try to find something softer. Then, when I go to edit the scene or just pick-up where I left off, I’ll play the same music. I find it really helps to get me in the same mood as I was when I started the scene originally. It helps me build narrative consistency and avoid writer’s block.

? Where do you get your ideas or inspiration for your characters?

All over! Many of the characters are pieces of people from my life. Just as many are certain facets of my own personality, but made better or worse; allowed to flow unchecked. In most projects, there is usually at least one character I really relate to. In The Sounding, that’s Father Chris. He helped me to ground the story, raise some hard questions that the reader might ALSO be asking, and he gave me a common viewpoint to share the story from. The rest of the characters, while not as relatable, were a bit more fun to write for because of their more extreme viewpoints. I especially like to write for the bad guy, as well. Giving depth to a bad character is so much fun and so thought provoking. I think the ultimate bad character is one you hate, but one you also fear because you recognize just a little bit of yourself in him or her. Getting that far into the dark side (at least when I’m imagining) is one of the best parts of writing.

? How do you decide what you want to write about?

If you are going to write a book, you have to pick an idea that is AT LEAST going to entertain YOU (the writer) for a very long time. So, I tend to sit with ideas for a while – years sometimes. If they are still around after that much daydreaming, still rattling around in my head, then I feel I can sustain a narrative. That much initial imagining also usually helps me get a sense of where to start and where to end (which helps when you don’t use an outline). It also usually means they have lots of “threads” – they can go in multiple directions and keep even me guessing.

? What books have most influenced your life?

I have a pretty eclectic reading taste. So, these books are all very different, but all VERY wonderful. Some are from my childhood – they taught me a love of reading. I have a pretty long list. These are just a few…

Ann of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

The Shining by Stephen King

The Stand by Stephen King

Bag of Bones by Stephen King

Relic by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child

The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters

Watchers by Dean Koontz

The Ghost in the Garden by Carol H. Behrman

Wait ‘Til Helen Comes by Mary Downing Hahn

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton

A Mercy by Toni Morrison

? What is the first book you remember reading by yourself?

A Bobbsey Twins mystery!

? What are you reading right now?

I usually read more than one book at a time. So, I am enjoying quite a few different things:

Piercing the Darkness by Frank Pereti

Is the Coffee Fresh? By Marc Rensen

The Complete Works of Edgar Allen Poe

The Dome by Stephen King

? What do you like to do when you are not writing?

Well, I obviously enjoy reading! I also like to jog at night, spend time with my very large family, sail with my husband, and travel anywhere.

? What is your favorite comfort food?

Does lobster count? I’m not sure it’s comforting, but it is delicious and my favorite!

? What do you think makes a good story?

Any story that carries you away from your own reality. It has to be well done enough to make you forget you are reading, and remember to imagine things differently.

? Who would you consider your favorite author and why?

My favorite author is Stephen King. I find him to be such an amazing storyteller. He is not afraid of ANYTHING when it comes to getting into the dark parts of his characters. His mastery of language and his insight into humanity – dark or light – is by far one of the most amazing things to experience as a reader. Not to mention that he can build suspense like no one else. Some of his short stories are so wonderfully creative – I can’t even describe them to you. But you should read him!

Fun random questions:

Dogs or cats?

Cats

Coffee or tea?

Both – coffee in the morning and tea in the afternoon!

Dark or milk chocolate?

Milk

Rocks or flowers?

Rocks

Night or day?

Both – I’m equal opportunity when it comes to sun and moon

Favorite color?

Purple

Crayons or markers?

Crayons, especially the blue violet crayon

Pens or pencils?

Pens – with fine felt tips

Thanks to Carrie for being with me and thanks to all the readers for stopping by The Wormhole!

Be sure to stop back on Jan. 28 for my review!

Happy Reading.

Blog Tour: Fangs Rule by Amy Mah (Vampire)

2012-01-20T05:00:00.035-06:00

This Virtual Book Tour is presented by Bewitching Book Tours.

You can see the entire tour schedule by clicking HERE.

Welcome to The Wormhole and my day on the tour!

It is my pleasure to promote Amy Mah (Vampire)

and her book Fangs Rule: A Girls Guide to being a Vampire.

The author Amy Mah (Vampire) is a well known blogger, that writes and blogs as a cynical teenage vampire:

Being a vampire sounds like it should be a cool thing to be as a teenage girl, like sleeping during the day and enjoying a night life with friends, huh, no one had warned me that it also meant having to suffer Teenage Hormones for so long! I am stuck as a teenager the years may pass but I am the same age! And as to the rules, so many rules, and vampire uniforms! Guys have long fancy cloaks that they are always tripping over and as to the Girls uniform, it is a 18th C Nightdress! The old male vampires expect a girl to walk about wearing just a see through nightdress with no underwear on!! as if that is ever going to happen!, they have seen far too many horror films! Life as a teenager is normally a living hell but even more so when you have fangs. The world is just out to get me, and not just by people trying to stake me because I have better teeth than they do!

http://amymahvampire.blogspot.com/

https://twitter.com/#!/amymahvampire

http://www.fangsrule.com/

Fangs Rule: A Girls Guide to Being a Vampire

By Amy Mah

FANGS RULE a girl’s guide to being a vampire …. is a young Adult book for anyone between Puberty and Senility as it takes a close up look at life as a female teenage vampire in easy to follow A to Z advice for the reader, the book is also full of manga art which helps show the human world what life is like in a vampire world……….

Giving helpful advice such as how to explain to your Mom that as a teenage blood curdling denizen of the night you would like to paint your cave bedroom black without having a shouting match over why you don’t like the way she painted the stalagmites bright pink to go with the large stuffed pink bats hanging from the ceiling.

Everything is explained from how to polish your fangs to fashion tips and ways of climbing across a ceiling wearing a nightdress without showing your underwear.

Fangs Rule is a must for every teenage vampire and from these pages you will see why Amy says “Vampires Don’t Sparkle! …. They Bite!

Hi! My name is Amy Mah Vampire and here are some helpful hints from my book: Fangs Rule: A Girls Guide to Being a Vampire

Going out on a date: Yes we all go thought the same difficulties of what to wear, the wardrobe will not shut but I still do not have anything suitable, so after hours of searching in the end I decide to wear black as it will match my comfy shoes, ok so I have more shoes than a dictators wife but only one comfy pair and they are black, why comfy shoes? Well I have no idea where we are going so what the heck should I wear!

Now comes the date bag, why can’t a girl just go out, and when I say a girl I mean me, why do I have to look like I’m going for a 10 day vacation and not just a night out.

So let’s open the date bag and check if everything is there.
1. Cell phone fully charged.
2. Spare cash and credit card.
3. Packet of mints for after eating smelly food….er…………foreigners
4. Chap stick ….well you may kiss him and …….. it goes with the mints ok?
5. Make up mirror, why take a mirror you ask, ..er …well if I get ship wreaked I can use it to signal for help, look it is just needed ok!
6. Packet of tissues just in case you cannot find a washroom when out.
7. Keys large bunch and no I do not know why luggage keys are on the same ring with my house keys.
8. Sun glasses, hat and 100% sun block just in case you stay out early.
9. A spare pair of panties in case I sleep over ……… er not that I am planning to sleep over … er forget it ok! Look I said stop giggling and forget it!!!!
10. Precautions and protection, nowadays it is not just a boys reasonability for protection and so a girl should also take her own protection if needed, personally I take a can of Mace and a 10 inch kitchen knife and if that fails I sink my teeth into the neck!

My thoughts:
This little book is going to be a hit with the young vampire readers. It's a fun twist on the do's and don't's of and what it's like to be a vampire. Set up as an A-Z guide, this book is filled with fantastic illustrations and comical advice on everything from aging to zombies. I enjoyed the handwritten look of the font. Thoughtfully put together.

Get it: Amazon Kindle Amazon Paperback

Thanks for stopping by The Wormhole!

Happy Reading!

Blog Tour: Enchantment by Lawna Mackie

2012-01-19T06:00:00.022-06:00

This Virtual Book Tour is presented by Bewitching Book Tours.

You can see the entire tour schedule by clicking HERE.

Welcome to The Wormhole!

It is with great pleasure that I present this promo spot for

Enchantment by Lawna Mackie!

ENCHANTMENT

By Lawna Mackie

Available now from MuseItUp Publishing.

(Pub Date: Jan. 13, 2012)

Stumbling into the world of Enchantment brought Meeka everything she’d been searching for. Peace. Magic. A gorgeous knight in shining armor. Kerrigan is torn between his desire for Meeka and his duty as a dragon shifter guard to expel all foreigners.

Can Kerrigan keep Meeka safe as his enemies strive to turn her into a weapon that will destroy all he is bound to protect? Or will their passion override duty?

About Lawna:

I have always believed in fairy tales and when I got tired of the old ones I made up my own. Each story would have a hero and heroine, but they were anything but typical.

I devoured my first romance novel when I was a teenager. I couldn’t read them fast enough. Years later I stumbled across my first paranormal romance…an injustice would be done if I tried to explain my joy when I found this genre of romance. My passion was finally in print.

Now, with the help of my bizarre dreams and crazy imagination, I have started to write and intend to share my stories with you. I hope you’ll love them as much as I do.

I am truly blessed. My husband and my animals are my inspiration. We live on a small acreage in Didsbury, Alberta, with our most beloved companions, Dozer, Daisy and Mandarin.

Happy reading everyone, I sure would love to hear from you.

www.lawnamackie.ca

Quinn’s Christmas Wish – December 1, 2011 available through Amazon and Smashwords.

IMPOSSIBLE TO HOLD – December 19, 2011 released through Liquid Silver Books http://www.liquidsilverbooks.com

ENCHANTMENT – January 13, 2012 released through Muse It Up Publishing http://museituppublishing.com