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No Way Back
A search for a way home becomes a journey into his father’s past.
No Way Back
The Underworlds Book 1
by Dennis Scheel
Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy
A search for a way home becomes a journey into his father’s past.
When an ancient Gate transports his son, Daniel, to another world, Denida follows, thinking it will be an easy matter to bring his son home safely.
As they travel from world to world, Denida starts to wonder just who he is and why almost everyone knows more about him than he does about himself.
At home, his wife and friends send a robot to follow Denida’s tracks but treachery undermines their efforts.
Through magic, betrayal, and Darkness Denida fights his way toward home, it’s no longer a matter of missing his wife but of preserving his home and all the Underworlds from evil.
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Writing about myself… oh, the horror!
As a Christmas Child, I believe magic is everywhere, especially during the winter, and I try to weave that magic into my stories. After all, my firm belief in karma and destiny has shaped who I am, so it should guide my stories, as well.
I was born and raised in Denmark, but faced many challenges during my life, one of which was my inability to write my stories in Danish! I’ve had my stories brewing in my head since I was a child and struggled for years to express them properly. After recovering from a diabetic attack that left me hospitalized, I managed to find my writer’s voice in English, and am thrilled to now have the ability to share my tales with you.
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ON THE THRESHOLD
On the Threshold
by M. Laszlo
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GENRE: Historical Science Fiction
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BLURB:
Obsessed with learning the origins of the cosmos, the actual meaning of life, and the true purpose of civilization, a fine Scotsman named Fingal T. Smyth dedicates himself to the study of Plato’s most extraordinary ideas. Convinced of Plato’s belief that humankind possesses any and all innate knowledge deep within the collective unconscious mind, Fingal soon conducts a series of bold, pioneering occult-science experiments by which to resolve the riddle of the universe once and for all. However, Fingal forgets how violent and perilous the animal impulses that reside in the deepest recesses of the unconscious mind. And when Fingal unleashes a mysterious avatar of his innate knowledge, the entity appears as a burning man and immediately seeks to manipulate innocent and unsuspecting people everywhere into immolating themselves. Now, with little hope of returning the fiery figure into his being, Fingal must capture his nemesis before it destroys the world.
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EXCERPT
Autumn, 1907: late one morning, some kind of torrid, invisible beast seemed to wrap itself all around Fingal T. Smyth’s body. Each one of his toes twitching fiercely, he exited the castle and scanned the distant, Scottish Highlands. Go back where you came from. As the entity wrapped itself tighter all about his person, Fingal blinked back his tears. I’m melting, I am. Aye, it’s the heat of fusion.
Gradually, the beast’s heartbeat became audible—each pulsation. At the same time, too, the illusory heat of transformation emitted an odor as of oven-roasted peppercorns dissolving in a cup of burnt coffee.
Over by the gatehouse, Fräulein Wunderwaffe appeared—the little German girl wearing a plain-sewn robe and square-crown bowler. In that moment, she no longer seemed to be a sickly child of seven years: her inscrutable expression resembled that of a wise, indifferent cat.
Perhaps even some kind of lioness. Fingal cringed, and he recalled a fragment of conversation from three weeks earlier.
“She suffers from a most unnatural pathology, an anguished, maniacal obsession with cats,” Doktor Hubertus Pflug had explained. “Ever since the poor girl was a baby, she has always regarded it her fate to one day metamorphose into a glorious panther, for she believes herself to be ein Gestaltwandler. Do you know this word? It means shapeshifter and refers to someone who possesses the power to take the form of anything in nature.”
The heat radiated up and down Fingal’s spine now, and his thoughts turned back to the present. Aye, it’s a change of phase. I’m melting into a chemical compound. Despite all, he greeted the girl and willed himself to flash a grin.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
M. Laszlo is an aging recluse who lives in Bath, Ohio. Rumor holds that his pseudonym is a reference to Victor Laszlo, a character in the classic film Casablanca. On the Threshold is his first release with the acclaimed, Australian hybrid house AIA Publishing. Oddly, M. Laszlo insists that his latest work, On the Threshold, does in fact provide the correct answer to the riddle of the universe.
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Q & A With …
What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
Vanilla is best because you can microwave a candy bar and pour the melted remains over the vanilla—and in the end, it almost always tastes great.
Which mythological creature are you most like?
A humble, aged, philosophical, talking tree.
First book you remember making an indelible impression on you.
Dr. No by Ian Fleming. He was the author who made me realize that there is more to life than comic books. Thank God for Ian Fleming. And here’s a fun fact: his books are thousands of times better than the film adaptations.
How do you develop your plot and characters?
A storyteller must develop the plot with the kinds of structural elements found in all storytelling; however, character development is impossible to outline. As the story develops, the character will decide what he or she wants to do. It’s hard to describe that process, but the storyteller will just know. The character asks for certain things in the same way that a manual-transmission automobile has a way of telling the driver when to shift gears.
Describe your writing space.
It’s an empty room with a hardwood floor and three big windows. There is no furniture other than the writing table, where the computer rests. Thankfully, though, there is a great deal of built-in shelving—and because the shelves are empty, my cat always has places to climb about and to sit and to sleep and to sometimes just lay there and stare at me. The windows have big enough sills, too, so the cat can sit in the window when the sash is up. Everything works well except for when the cat leaps onto the writing table and disturbs the modem and knocks things over. That happens from time to time, but so what? Life is for living.
Heroes, Holidays, and Hope
They fought courageously on the battlefield; now they’re fighting for love.
Heroes Holidays and Hope
Volume 1
Genre: Military Romance Anthology
with stories by
Dania Voss, Laura M. Baird, Laurie Ryan, Sadira Stone & Lynn Spangler
Sacrifice. Valor. Patriotism.
They fought courageously on the battlefield, now they’re fighting for love.
We are a group of Veterans and Veterans’ family members who are also bestselling and award-winning romance authors! We put our group together to publish a yearly limited edition, military holiday romance collection that also supports military / veteran related charities.
Heroes, Holidays, and Hope Volume 1 supports Fisher House (comfort homes where military & veteran families can stay free of charge, while a loved one is in the hospital).
Our goal is to raise $3000 (or more) during our yearlong campaign.
The stories in Volume1 are contemporary military romance, taking place during the cold weather holiday months. Various tropes and steam levels are part of this “must have” collection and it’s only available for 6 months after launch day, then it’s gone for good as we prepare for Volume 2!
Pick up your copy today (gift some copies too!) – together we can make a huge difference.
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Stories included in the set are:
Imperfectly Perfect by Dania Voss ~
A runaway bride, scarred from a horrible accident when she was a girl and disillusioned with love.
A former US Navy fighter pilot who had his heart broken years ago and is untrusting of women.
Resigned to interact for business reasons, can these two find their way in Cascade Springs – the wedding capital of Texas Hill County, or are they destined to remain alone forever?
Passion and Duty Forever by Laura M. Baird ~
Spontaneous combustion. That’s how Navy SEAL, Antonio Vega, felt when he first bumped into Coronado animal shelter manager, Leesa Colburn. But a fiery night of fun doesn’t ignite as hoped when he’s called away for a mission.
Each yearns for the other, and when Antonio returns from a tough deployment, he has a life-altering decision to make.
Can Antonio picture a future beyond duty which includes rekindling the passion between him and Leesa, and committing to forever?
The Unexpected Gifts by Lynn Spangler ~
Cyndra “Cyn” Hart hardly ever left her house. After a stint in the US Army involving a child suicide bomber, she spiraled into PTSD-induced isolation, not wanting to be part of a world she didn’t understand.
Brady Jacobs, the local package delivery guy, stirred feelings in her that she had no idea what to do about. Gradually, he begins to pull her out of her shell until a misunderstanding sends him into the cold night air and to the hospital.
Can she find the strength to fight for the life she could only have imagined before Brady?
Saved by Her Marine by Laurie Ryan ~
A single mom. A wounded veteran.
How can Kaedon Powell say no to a woman five thousand miles away from her daughter?
He’s had enough responsibility to last a lifetime, so when the eight-year-old next door asks for help, he’s reluctant to step in, especially since her grandmother doesn’t like him on sight. But the girl’s mother is in Germany as part of her tour. As a vet, he knows what it means to be military. He steps up.
Neurosurgical nurse Holly Miller has no choice but to rely on the stranger next door until a single phone call turns worry into a yearning destined to become more. Their long-distance connection turns personal as they discover how much they have in common.
Can her love help him accept that sometimes, commitment is worth the reward?
The One You Can’t Keep by Sadira Stone ~
Forbidden love is the sweetest Christmas treat.
Stationed in Germany, a lonely teacher and a divorced military dad share a hot holiday liaison. Both crave more, but she’s his troubled son’s teacher! Unless they can untangle this mess, their passionate connection fizzles with the new year.
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Dania Voss and Laura M. Baird co-founded the Heroes, Holidays, and Hope project to share their love of writing military romances, but to also use a portion of the sales to help military and veteran charities. Laura served in the US Army, and Dania’s husband served in the Navy. They invite authors who are also veterans or veterans’ family member to participate.
Each year, a different holiday theme is written about, with volume one all about stories at Christmastime. Each story is unique to the author, ranging from sweet and heartwarming to steamy and sensual. The anthologies will be available for six months, always releasing on December 6th. Volume I benefits Fisher House, an organization which provides comfort homes throughout the nation (with some even overseas) to military and veteran family members where they can stay for free while a loved one is in the hospital. Https://fisherhouse.org
We’re looking forward to giving readers captivating stories that also support a terrific cause. We also have a merchandise shop that offers a wide variety of items, from clothes to bags to drink ware, all with our project logo. https://bit.ly/HHHmerch
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Ghost Hunter Series
A complex and engaging blend of paranormal urban fantasy and occult horror!
A Matter of Faith
Ghost Hunter I
by Martin J. Best
Genre: Paranormal Urban Fantasy
Fledgling Ghost Hunter Malachi Hunter is back with a vengeance in the first full-length novel of the macabre Ghost Hunter series!
Lonely paranormal investigator Mal yearns to find some direction and true happiness in his life. His world is rapidly changing- and not necessarily for the better. That is until he receives a fateful call which will once again put his eerie expertise into play. Fiercely independent single parent Teena Maunder is determined to handle anything which dares to cross her path. She is resolute and determined. However, when her home becomes the scene for a terrifying and baffling haunting, Teena appears to have met her match. Turning to Mal for help, the scene is set for a deadly paranormal onslaught. Mal quickly finds himself embroiled in a supernatural battle unlike any he has faced until this point. He could very well be out of his league this time. Be that as it may, the stakes could not be any higher as a blossoming romance has ignited between Mal and Teena. This could finally be his chance to claim the love and happiness he so desperately craves. All that stands in the way is a hideous entity which has entirely different plans!
Come join Mal as he continues his journey to become an elite paranormal investigator. When you have managed to regain your composure, be sure to check out the other chilling titles in the Ghost Hunter series!
Of Gods and Ghosts
Ghost Hunter II
Everyone hold onto your hats! Intrepid paranormal investigator Malachi Hunter has returned in the second novel of the Ghost Hunter Series. It is time to step it up a notch!
Resolute ghost hunter Malachi Hunter is no longer the lonely outcast that he once was. He is now armed with blossoming confidence and sheer tenacity. This transformation is undoubtedly due to Mal’s new crack team of ghost hunters. His fierce partner Teena and her clairvoyant daughter Carolyn fit Mal like a glove. A good thing too…because the eerie job of ghost hunter is about to get increasingly terrifying and precarious.
In the midst of investigating a strange and peculiar haunting, the freshly formed group of ghost hunters have new and terrifying challenges unexpectedly thrown their way. Occultists are battling to awaken and gain control of Camulos, the mythical Pagan God of Warfare. The consequences of this evil rebirth would be catastrophic. Mal and his team will soon face danger on a scale unlike anything they have seen. Horrific and unimaginable!
At the same time, a betrayal is afoot. An insidious force is working behind the scenes to break up this new team of ghost hunters before they even have a chance to start the ball rolling.
Will they overcome such insurmountable odds and prevail? Or are things on Earth about to drastically change in a way nobody could possibly envision!
Be sure to join Mal and his group of phenomenal ghost hunters as they continue their exciting journey. You don’t want to miss the other gripping titles in the Ghost Hunter Series!
Blood Ties
Ghost Hunter III
Relentless paranormal investigator Malachi Hunter and his team are back in the third novel of the Ghost Hunter Series. Hopefully your sixth sense has prepared you for the ghastly, supernatural terror which is to come in this instalment!
Mild-mannered Charles Chandler is all set to enjoy a well-earned early retirement with his family. However, after they relocate to a new residence, eerie and frightening things begin to take place in their home. A terrified Charles reaches out to Mal, and the hunt begins. Although – who is actually the one being hunted this time around?
At the same time, a fresh band of ruthless occultists have their sights set on a familiar yet deadly target. They are determined to capture and subjugate Camulos, the Celtic God of Warfare. The callous group will soon find themselves on a direct collision course with Mal and his exceptional team. A terrifying supernatural and hard fantasy encounter which is bound to produce some very nasty results.
However, who will ultimately prevail? Mal and his team may be in well over their heads this time. Come join them on their journey and be sure not to miss the other chilling titles in the Ghost Hunter Series!
Remnants and Revenants
Ghost Hunter IV
Steadfast paranormal investigator Malachi Hunter and his formidable team are back in Book Four of the renowned Ghost Hunter Series. Everything is on the line this time- and the odds are stacked against them in a ghastly fashion!
Retirees, Ray and Christa Brown have taken the plunge into the world of the hospitality industry. They have precipitously invested all their money into buying and restoring the Torre Mews guest house. Unfortunately, the purchase has come with an unexpected and ghostly “fringe benefit.” Mal and his team are once again called into action and tasked with investigating and eradicating this intractable paranormal disturbance.
Meanwhile, this troublesome haunting leads directly to an unsolved murder which is about to create some serious complications for Mal and his crew. Significant occult research has been exposed which could unmask some meticulously hidden and very dangerous secrets. Further, a wicked group known as the Esoterica Foundation has discovered this information and will do whatever it takes to capitalize upon it. The stage is set for the ultimate showdown…and precious lives are hanging in the balance.
Will Mal and his crack team of paranormal investigators be able to connect the dots and solve this case? Or is the world as we know it in for a dose of an entirely new and horrifying reality? Be sure not to miss the other eerie titles in the Ghost Hunter series!
Pariahs
Ghost Hunter V
Ardent paranormal investigator Malachi Hunter and his crack team return for Book Five of the transcendent Ghost Hunter Series. The group are set to tackle intense and unparalleled challenges which could very well reach beyond their extensive acumen this time!
While renovating a former Roman Catholic orphanage, a construction team has encountered bizarre and unexplained incidents. With the work on the project virtually ground to a halt due to this suspected paranormal activity, Mal and his team are called upon to conduct a ghostly investigation. Whatever could have happened in this lonely orphanage so many years ago? The ghost hunters are about to find out, and the terrifying answer to this question will come in the form of a spiteful poltergeist infestation which will test them to their limits!
While the team of steadfast ghost hunters are busy confronting the troubling haunting- there is another perilous plot afoot. A surreptitious group known as the Partisans of Taranis are zeroing in on the secret gateway to the Summer Lands, which is the home of the Celtic Gods. Discovery of this portal could be the catalyst for death and destruction on an unprecedented scale. Having an insider planted within the Partisan group, Mal and his team of ghost hunters are tipped off about the deadly incursion.
The race is on to prevent this catastrophe in the making…with the outcome very much in doubt! Come join Mal and his crew as they once again confront the unknown. Be sure not to miss the other chilling titles in the Ghost Hunter Series!
Occultus
Ghost Hunter VI
A predatory entity from religious mythology has attached itself to hapless Seth Bowden, leading his terrified sister to contact the ghost hunters. They agree to investigate, and uncover a disturbing history of mental illness, suicide, and an intelligent haunting.
As the team seek to resolve Seth’s problem, their leader, Malachi Hunter, becomes involved with the police investigation into a horrific ritual murder, finding himself pitted against a member of the Order of Nine Angles, the most dangerous occult organisation in existence, and a deadly game of cat and mouse ensues.
The scene is set, and the ghost hunters face the most difficult and dangerous challenges of their lives. Will their courage and determination be enough to see them through, or is victory beyond their reach?
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Martin J. Best was born in Torquay, England, in 1965, where he lives with his wife, Kim, and their dogs, Shadow and Raven. Dubbed the Prince of Paranormal by antipodean author Mark Carnelley, Martin grew up in an actively haunted house, which probably accounts for his abiding interest in all things supernatural. He has had a varied work life, and spent many years running his own mobile disco business. He now writes full-time, and when not working, is a keen walker, music enthusiast, and ghost hunter.
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Manchester Lifestyle Awards night
What an awesome night it was at the Manchester Lifestyle Awards, which was held at the Marriott Hotel Worsley.
We ended up with Award for Best Creative Business (Creatives On The Couch)
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The Empress’ Journey
What is your stance?
The Empress’ Journey
Tikl The First of Nehel Book 1
by Joseph Kopel
Genre: Epic Fantasy
Amid turmoil and despair, a new hope arises as a young empress.
The Gesha obliterated the once thriving but ailing Kingdom of Aranka, triggering an imbalance in Sankaris. Epidemics, wars, pollution, and madness plague the land as the protagonists pursue for answers.
A glimmer of faith spreads throughout the maimed world as the Promise. Her rise to power brings a much-needed balance, ensuring a fresh start and the dawning of a new era.
Will she unravel the mysteries behind these afflictions and restore the balance to Sankaris?
Join this captivating tale of humanity, resilience, determination, and the search for truths in a world gripped by darkness.
Joseph Kopel is an imaginative author who has transitioned from Sci-Fi to Space Opera and now ventures into the realm of Fantasy with his debut in the genre.
What began as a hobby has grown into thirty-five years of writing. Being bilingual, he switched between English and Spanish. The greatest influences on him were the Latin American literature in Mexico City’s libraries and the most famous American Sci-Fi authors.
When he is out of any fantastic realm to be in the world of reality, he enjoys his time with his wife, three kids, and his two pets.
Currently, he lives in Northwest Missouri, in a small peaceful country town of only 250 people.
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The Outback Man Series
A scorching hot series of steamy small town romances
Nannying for the Outback Man
Outback Man Series
Book 1
by Millie Wolf
Genre: Steamy
Small-Town Contemporary Romance
I
swore I’d never fool around with one of my nannies. But that was
before I met Camille.
This
fiery woman is living under my roof, sleeping in the next room. I can
hardly keep my hands to myself. But there’s a catch. She has a
boyfriend.
I
know I stand no chance with this lioness. Not even when her boyfriend
makes a terrible mistake.
Or
do I?
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Sheltered
by the Outback Man
Outback
Man Series Book 2
I’ve
been wearing baggy clothes for months now, afraid of men looking at
me and wanting me. But when Mason takes me in off his dark doorstep,
things change. Now, I want nothing more than to be looked at. To be
wanted.
This
older, grumpy giant is doing me a good turn. He might just restore my
faith in men. And in love.
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When
a virgin steps into my life, fresh out of hell, I sweep her up and
carry her over the threshold. I might be a bad boy but I want to make
this angel smile every day. Even if she’s saving herself for
a real marriage.
Why
does it kill me that our marriage isn’t the real deal? Can I
overcome my tortured past and claim this bride as my own?
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Millie Wolf is an author of short instalove romance. She lives on the sunny
west coast of Australia with her husband and far too many bicycles.
When she’s not reading or writing romance, she’s out soaking up
the sun in a saddle or on the sand. She never goes anywhere without a
good book.
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Adulting: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet
Don’t just drift through adulthood—thrive in it.
Adulting: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet
by Haley Cavanagh
Genre: YA Nonfiction, Coming of Age Self-Help
Embark on a journey to adulting mastery with Adulting: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet. Unlock the secrets to a well-rounded adult life with clear, concise, and invaluable advice on budgeting, cooking, time management, building meaningful relationships, and so much more! This comprehensive guide is your roadmap to taking charge of your life, offering you the tools and wisdom you need to sculpt the life of your dreams.
Adulting: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet offers practical advice and user-friendly tips that will empower you to make the most of every aspect of your life, ensuring that you become the self-reliant, confident, and accomplished person you were always meant to be.
Join author, Haley Cavanagh—military veteran, devoted wife and mother, and award winning author—in waving goodbye to uncertainty and hesitation and embracing the fulfilling life you’ve envisioned. Don’t just drift through adulthood—thrive in it. The future is yours to shape, and this book is your indispensable guide on the journey to living the adult life you truly desire.
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Astraeus
The Oceanstone Initiative #1
by Haley Cavanagh
Genre: SciFi Romance
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Retaliation
The Oceanstone Initiative #2
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Haley Cavanagh is a military veteran, wife, and mother. She was awarded the League of Utah Writers 2020 Silver Quill Award for Retaliation, the second novel in her Oceanstone Initiative series. Haley is an alumna of Columbia College, a musical theater nut, and she loves to dive into any book that crosses her path. Haley resides with her family in the United States and enjoys spending time with her husband and children when she’s not writing. She loves to hear from her readers and encourages you to contact her via her website and social media.
You can find her in-person book signing events here:
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C.A. Milson 