Blog Tour: Starring into the Eyes of Chance by Kay Dee Royal

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Starring into the Eyes of Chance by Kay Dee Royal

Staring Into the Eyes of Chance

by Kay Dee Royal

Muse It Hot Publishing

Releasing March 2012

Book one in the LIIA Series (Lycan International Investigation Agency)
Featuring Werewolves, Paranormal Abilities, Explicit Love Scenes

Olivia swears off men until she meets Chance, a Lycan alpha. He ignites an undeniable hunger they can only sate together.

BLURB:
Olivia endures a thirty-four year passionless marriage, discovering her dead husband’s philandering history at his funeral. She devotes her energy and life-long sensitivity with animals to her wildlife refuge and preserve.
Chance, a Lycan alpha and leader of the Lycan International Investigation Agency (LIIA) throws himself into his investigations. He chooses to neglect his duty of finding a primal-mate after watching his father become an empty shell over the loss of his.

A murderous rogue pack draws Chance onto Olivia’s wildlife preserve, sending Olivia’s animal sensitivities into overdrive. Chance and Olivia discover a sizzling force driving them together.

Will they succumb to its enticing tether, or fight to resume their loveless lives apart?

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Short Excerpt:

Where the hell is it?
Sharp prickles raced up Olivia’s spine as the deepest, longest, eeriest wolf howl she ever heard echoed through the forest. Her body froze and her fingers clung white-knuckled around the tranq rifle. A longer ominous howl answered. It came from the back side of the barn. She took a deep breath, stood up with gun ready, rounded the corner, and ran the length of the barn. Olivia paused for another breath before dashing around to the backside of the structure.
Nothing.
She stepped away from the building, intent on walking her yard perimeter, head pivoting in all directions, scanning the short grass and fallen leaves. Movement to her right alerted her too late as she pivoted
toward the motion. “Oomph!” She took a hit, like a truck slammed into her front side. A flurry of black and silver fur, claws, and teeth. She fell flat on her back, her head bouncing off the ground. The rifle flew from her grasp. No footfalls, no heavy breathing, but a pungent scent of musty dog fur lingered in the air.
Olivia lay there, afraid to move, afraid the wolf had just called in his pack.
 

 
Author Bio:


Kay Dee Royal writes paranormal and fantasy erotic romance—maybe because it's also her favorite genre to read! She pens tales with wild, rugged heroes and strong, intelligent heroines. She'll give them both a few shadowy secrets, making her stories intriguing and fun. She resides in Southern
Michigan with her family (her dogs, her cats, her caged husband... you get the idea) You can reach her at her blog and find the latest on her titles from her publisher, MuseItHot.

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Author Interview: Nathan Burns (Moment of Kairos)

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It is my pleasure to feature an interview with debut author Nathan Burns.

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

I've been writing on and off since I was around ten, which was about the time I realised I could create worlds of my own. I never got more than half way through a variety of stories until about a year ago, where I decided it was time to knuckle down and do the legwork to get one finished.

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

Depends what you consider a job - I've had various short-lived part-time positions, although I am currently employed full-time. So probably about two and several bits.

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

The way I've worked so far is to put together a chapter by chapter summary plan on a huge bit of paper, which takes a few days, then to get to first draft stage takes a few months. Editing can be endless, but another few months with a gap in the middle to get a fresh perspective seems to work out OK.

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

Possibly that I write nearly everything on an iPad at night. Typing on it can be a pain but the ability to write anywhere is invaluable. When I first started writing I didn't have the huge sheaf of pen and paper notes I imagine some writers have - it was all on the iPad. Although saying that, more and more rolled up large pieces of paper covered in notes have begun to appear around my flat...

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

Everything I guess - I try to avoid cliches, though I keep in mind certain archetypes that most people will understand and be able to relate to. A lot of fictional characters seem to be very dramatic and prone to mood swings, which doesn't really appeal to me. I prefer real characters in dramatic situations, because that's when the true nature of people comes out.

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

Generally I write what I would want to read. I completely understand that what I write won't be everyone's cup of tea in the same way that I don't go for certain genres of books. It ends up that a story has formed in my head to the point that it's barely me writing it, it's more like I'm watching it play out and taking notes as I go.

? What books have most influenced your life?

Most of what David Eddings has written - The Garion series, the Sparhawk series and The Redemption of Althalus. I read them when I was quite young and was just blown away by the worlds I could delve in to.

? What are you reading right now?

I recently finished Mort by Terry Pratchett. I'm not sure what to read next - been so focused on my own novel that I haven't had a chance to do much reading. I'm thinking about the Runelords series, I keep seeing it mentioned.

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

Play games, watch TV, watch movies -  I became a bit of a home cinema nut a few months ago so been getting into film a bit more.

? What is your favorite comfort food?

I can't say I comfort eat that much but when I do it's fairly severe - whatever it is I'm eating, I end up finishing the whole pack / cake / roulade.

? What do you think makes a good story?

Characters, setting, mythology - personally I enjoy worlds or situations I can dive into with characters I like along for the ride. With that in mind, each story has a different feel about it - some are deadly serious and they're great for that, some are comedic and they're also great for that. I guess a really good story is one that when you've finished, if you could forget it all and read it all again, you would.

? Who would you consider your favorite author and why?

David Eddings, hands down. Absolutely fantastic books - I love the stories, and fantasy genre aside, the characters and the interplay between them is just brilliant. You want to tag along with them for their adventures, and you don't want it to end. Or at least I didn't!

Fun random questions: 

• dogs or cats? Cats. I always grew up with cats around and I think they're great. Plan to get a couple of kittens as soon as I can.

• Coffee or tea? Used to be coffee but now it's tea. I've learned the benefits of a tea break in the middle of a particularly stressful situation.

• Dark or milk chocolate? Milk chocolate. Dark's just a little bit too bitter for me.

• Rocks or flowers? Odd question, but rocks I suppose. I wonder what that says about me?

• Night or day? Night I think. I like the sunlight but I'm definitely more creative in the dark, plus you can fully focus on whatever you're enjoying (e.g. a movie in the cinema)

• Favorite color? Blue. Always been blue.

• Crayons or markers? Markers. I could never get the hang of crayons.

• Pens or pencils? Good quality pens. I like fountain pens but they're just too messy.

Moment of Kairos by Nathan Burns (debut book)
(Young Adult Science Fiction/Fantasy)

Book blurb from author:

Four worlds. Four ages. Four struggles through deserts, demons, criminal underworlds and overwhelming odds. Elian searches for answers to the mysterious blackouts, led forward by his only clue: an encoded diary. Ben stalks the streeets at night in search of horrific creatures not of this world. Alexander hunts down criminals, always intent on doing the right thing whatever the cost. And Prometheus tries to save his village without dying in the process.
Separate but intertwined, they press on, linked somehow to the mysterious John, who watches and waits - for it seems each of the four is part of something much greater than they could ever have imagined.

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Book Blitz for She Speaks to Angels by Ami Blackwelder (Giveaway too)

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Welcome to The Wormhole and the book blitz for 

Ami Blackwelder's new book, She Speaks to Angels.

About the Author:

Ami Blackwelder is a romance suspense writer in the paranormal, scifi and historical genres. Growing up in Florida, she graduated UCF and in 1997 received her BA in English and additional teaching credentials. Then she packed her bags and 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.

Having won the Best Fiction Award from the University of Central Florida (Yes, The Blair Witch Project University), her short 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 USA. 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.

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She Speaks to Angels

By Ami Blackwelder

"I tried not to sound hysterical, but it’s not every day you find out the paranormal is hunting you."

What if everything you believed was a lie?

A Suicide

Seventeen year old Allison Maney attends Millennium High School in Manhattan. Nothing out of the ordinary, unless you consider the occasional suicides at the school. At least that is what everyone is told, what everyone believes. But Tommy Bachelor was a popular football player; why would he jump off the roof of the school?

Dangerous Liaisons

When Dameon pays attention to Ali, she couldn't be more excited, because for the past three months he was all she could think about. But now that Dameon is finally pining for her affections, she is becoming more and more wrapped up in a clique of three who, as new transfers to the school, are proving to be trouble. But at least Dameon loves her, doesn't he?

Kian- a dangerous love interest she did not ask for.

Powers- belonging to an underworld she never knew existed.

A Clique- that could be friends or foes?

A Soul Purpose

The underworld of angels and demons have one thing on their mind: Earth.

Demons want to do what they want.

Angels want to protect humans from these rogue angels, AKA: Demons

For Allison Maney, everything is not exactly what it seems…

A Suspenseful Romance

Caught between Dameon and Kian, the suicide and the clique of three,

Ali won't know who to trust…or who to love.

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Free!!! Day of First Sun by Sheryl Steines

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Sheryl Steines has created a book that will be reminiscent of books you've loved over the years. To sum it up quickly--think Harry Potter all grown up! By Hope Welsh "Romance Junkie"

Annie Pearce and Cham Chamsky are tracking the vampire Sturtagaard when they are enlisted by the FBI to solve the murder of Princess Amelie. This isn’t an ordinary murder for the Wizard Guards, this is a magical murder of a non-magical princess. They must determine who killed the princess and in the process they learn there was more to her murder than originally thought. As they dig deeper into the mystery they must do so in front of the world while still protecting the secret of who they are and their lives in magic.

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Perfect blend of fantasy and romance! By BooksAreMagic

From the very beginning of this book it is evident that Annie Pearce is a fierce, kick-ass character who doesn't seem to have a fear for anything. As a Wizard Guard, Annie is used to hunting vampires, demons and every other type of supernatural evil. By Roxy Kade

Sure, First Sun has wizards and vampires, spells and jinxes, crystals and charms, but Ms. Steines has an incredible talent for seamlessly crossing between the magical and non-magical worlds. She managed to magically transform me into her vision of a universe where magicals and non-magicals alike co-exist and work together. By Kevin A. Carey Infante

Every paranormal and urban fantasy book has its own legends on how things came to be, and this book is no exception. I just love the cool mythology in this one! It has its own important dates, powerful beings and sacred places which were essential in this book. By Jenelle R.

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Blog Tour: Black Oil Red Blood by Diane Castle (ebook Giveaway!)

 Cassie Deaton

Book Reviews and Author Promotion

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Welcome to The Wormhole and my day on the tour!

It is my pleasure to feature

Diane Castle and her book Black Oil Red Blood.

Diane Castle:

Author Bio: Diane Castle is the pseudonym of a Texas attorney whose practice experience includes assisting plaintiffs with wrongful death and personal injury cases against Big Oil giants such as ExxonMobil, ChevronTexaco, BP, and ConocoPhillips. Ms. Castle has
published short fiction under a different name, and she has also written a stage play that was translated into German, produced in a castle near Munich, and sold out three seasons. Prior to her career as an attorney, Ms. Castle was a staff writer for The Dallas Morning News. She also feels privileged to have been honored with two awards for humor and satire and one award for literary criticism. She lives in Dallas with her husband and three dogs: Gracie, Lucy, and Mouse.

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Title: Black Oil, Red Blood

Author: Diane Castle
Genre(s): Murder Mystery, Legal Thriller
Published: 2012 by Wishlist Publishing

Book Synopsis: The thing about cancer is it’s hard to prove somebody gave it to you on purpose—but Chloe Taylor can prove it. In fact, she proves it for a living. She sues oil refineries that would rather save a buck than comply with safety regulations designed to do important things like, you know, keep people alive. Chloe had a successful career until circumstances forced her to move to the bass-ackwards town of Kettle, Texas (human population: 4,000; gun population: 34,356). Big Oil industry giant PetroPlex employs half of Kettle’s population, and there’s no question the judge in the town’s got oil stains on his hands. It’s no wonder she’s been on a losing streak lately. She suspects she’s been litigating on an uneven playing field, but when her star expert witness turns up dead less than 48 hours before a make-or
break hearing, she knows.

What she doesn’t know is the key piece of information that got her expert killed. It turns out PetroPlex is harboring a shocking secret—one that has the potential to skyrocket gasoline prices, spark an energy market meltdown, and trigger riots, chaos, death, and destruction on a global scale. Chloe must discover the secret and expose the villains before she is permanently silenced, all while juggling a troublesome ex-fiancé and a tantalizing new flame along the way.

Excerpt:
I didn’t even know how to use a gun before yesterday, and I certainly hadn’t become a crack shot overnight. That didn’t bode well for my chances of survival at the moment — especially since I was currently staring down the wrong end of somebody else’s barrel. What was I supposed to do? Duck? Shoot first? Run?

Maybe the decision would have been easier if I hadn’t loved the guy pointing the gun at me. I watched his trigger finger tense as the smoky, toxic air around us seemed to grow even thicker. Walls shook and the floor rolled beneath me as an explosion thundered through the building. The PetroPlex flagship oil refinery was fast on its way to becoming nothing but a memory.

The doorframe buckled before my eyes—my only means of escape. Sharp orange tongues of flame lapped at me from above, sending down a rain of fiery particles as acoustic ceiling tiles disintegrated overhead.

That’s when I knew that gun or no gun, I was going to die.

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Blood Storm by Amber Kallyn (Giveaways too!)

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It is my pleasure to feature

Amber Kallyn and her book BloodStorm!



About the Author:

One of those rare breeds, Amber Kallyn is an Arizona native who can trace her family's history through six generations in the state. She lives with her sexy husband, and their four very active children. Included in the menagerie are two cats (though there's always room for more) and two dogs. We won't count all the fish. She also writes urban fantasy under the name Higley Browne.

Amber loves the paranormal, from dragons to werewolves to vampires. She's currently at work on her next book, probably running around the house acting out a fight scene with her collection of swords and daggers. Or maybe, wishing she had claws to practice the other fight scenes.
A voracious lover of the written word, Amber found at an early age that she could read fast. Really fast. She devours novels by the day, novellas by the hour, and is always looking to get her hands on more.

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Bloodstorm: Heart of a Vampire Book 1

Release Date: April 13, 2012
Novella
Paranormal romance

Blurb:

When duty forces a shaman to stop a vampire from her revenge, love doesn’t just burn... it bites.

For two hundred years, Niki DeVeraux as been tracking the monster who murdered her family and made her a vampire. She finally catches up to him only to face more than she bargained for in a too-sexy sheriff who makes her remember she’s still a woman. With duties as Keeper of the peace and Sheriff, Shane Spencer must protect humanity and stop the friction between the local Arcaine races before it turns into an all out blood war.

When wolves start turning up dead, the tension between the races grows and suspicion falls on Niki. Shane knows she’s not to blame, and it has nothing to do with the primal urges she stirs within him. Working together, they must stop the hostilities from going over the edge. Trouble is, the desires raging between them might prove more dangerous than the surrounding threats.

Please welcome Amber who has graciously stopped by for an interview!

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

I’m one of the cliché’s as I’ve been writing ever since I can remember. But it wasn’t until a few years ago I realized that just maybe, I could do this as a job. That realization changed my whole life and writing became a much bigger part of it.

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

Um, a lot?  My first job was at a Sonic Drive-in as a car hop (the people who bring your food out to you on roller skates). It was also my second and third job as I moved a few times through Arizona. After that, I got into fixing computers. In fact, I was planning to get my college degree in technology. My biggest job is being a mom to my four kidlets, which I adore.

How long does it take you to write a book?

From start to finish a few months for a novella, and six or more for a full-length novel. I start with a skimpy outline with a sentence or two of what happens in each chapter, then I write from start to finish. After that, is the editing, which takes the most time for me. I’m happy to have found a process that works well for me :)

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

I blame all of it on my muse. She’s a sneaky thing, not pouncing on ideas until they’ve had a while to ferment in my mind. But when they’re ready, she throws the characters at me--and they’re strong enough to demand I write them.

How do you decide what you want to write about?

When I’m working on a series, it’s easy. Otherwise, I just choose the character who’s threatening me the most :)

What books have most influenced your life?

I’m a mutt when it comes to reading. I grew up on a mix of Stephen King, Johanna Lindsey, Mary Higgins Clark as well as fantasy and sci-fi writers. As I grew older, the romance turned to the paranormal, and took off from there. I love to read, and I’m very fast, so I can read a novel in a day (just in my free time).

What is the first book you remember reading by yourself?

Dr. Seuss, Green Eggs and Ham. That story still has a special place in my heart.

What are your reading right now?

Anything I can get my hands on (or into my ereader), LOL.

What is your favorite comfort food?

Macaroni and cheese, mixed with diced spicy Kielbasa sausage. It’s warm, filling, and something I can make with my kids.

What do you think makes a good story?

Characters that I can fall in love with and ‘feel’ emotional about.

Who would you consider your favorite author and why?

Definitely Stephen King. I love his stories. He can take a cast of 500 and make you care about every single character. His stories touch me on so many levels.

What book do you read over and over again?

My bookshelves house hundreds of books, all of which I’ve read many, many times. But out of all of them, I’d have to stick with ‘The Stand’ by Stephen King. That story is so believable and the characters so awesome. It still gives me the creeps.

Fun Random Questions:
Dogs or cats? Cats :)
Coffee or tea? In the morning, coffee. Tea later in the day.
Dark or Milk chocolate? Milk. I save the dark for special nibbling occasions.
Rocks or flowers? Hard one. I collect rocks, but I’d have to say flowers.
Night or day? Let me stay up all night and sleep all day (don’t I wish, LOL)
Favorite color? Blue, any shade
Crayons or markers? Crayons, they’re less messy and easier to combine colors on the page
Pens or pencils? Pencils, as long as they’re mechanical. I need a nice, sharp point.
 

Giveaway info:

Giveaway Goodies:

Amber is giving away a $5 Amazon gift certificate to one lucky winner at this (and every) stop in the blog tour. Just comment below to be entered.

Amber will also be giving away a $20 Amazon gift certificate to the wonderful host who has the most comments at the end of her tour.

And she will be giving away another $20 Amazon gift certificate to the reader who leaves the most comments on all the blogs she’ll be visiting.

(if there is a tie, she will use Random.org to select the winner).