New Release: Dead Ink: A Karma World Romance by Donna Augustine

Congratulations to Donna Augustine on the release of her paranormal romance Dead Ink

Dead Ink: A Karma World Romance
by Donna Augustine
Genre: Paranormal Romance 
Length: 67,000 words 
Kindle Edition, 213 pages
June 5th 2015
by Strong Hold Publishing
Within the walls of his tattoo shop, Dead Ink, Lars hides in plain sight from the past he walked away from. But he still battles every day with the dark urges that drove him from his position as the Grim Reaper. Then Faith Dover appears, seeking his aid, and Lars discovers that he isn’t as hardened as he thought. 

On the run from her kidnapper, Faith stumbles into Dead Ink, towing in enough secrets and baggage to weigh down the dead. But Lars isn’t the savior she hopes him to be. Dark and seductive, he might be more dangerous than the people she’s running from.

When he discovers her suspicious ties to a crew of murderers, will he help her or cast her out to the craziness that has overtaken the world? Can Faith win the heart of a soul incapable of trust?

A note from the author: This is a companion romance novel that takes place in the Karma urban fantasy world. It runs parallel to Fated's timeline. It can be read alone or in addition to the series as the final book.

About the Author:

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Donna Augustine’s lifelong ambition was to become the crazy cat lady. Unfortunately, when family allergies cut short her dream of living in a house full of furries, she turned her ambitions toward writing. Combining her love of fantasy, scifi, horror and romance, she tries to string together interesting twists on urban fantasy.

A native of New Jersey, when she isn’t writing or over dosing on caffeine, she can occasionally be spotted in disguise at the local dog park.

Finding a Cover Artist

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How important is that book cover? VERY. It is the first impression a reader gets of your book. I know I scan the hundreds of books on amazon or B&N and stop to read the blurb only when a cover catches my eye.

I work with many self/indie/hybrid published authors and everyone is looking for a cover artist at a reasonable price. Well, I don't know about price, but I was told about two websites that might help you find someone to work with. I can't vouch for these sites because I don't know anyone who has used them, but at first glance they look promising.

I also want to tell you how I found out about the websites. I went to Concarolinas 2015. Conventions are a great place for any writer to network and get helpful information. I suggest finding some in your area.

http://bibliocrunch.com/

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New Release: The Water's Edge: A Maggie the Gatherer Short Story by Melissa McArthur

Congratulations to Melissa McArthur on the release of another Maggie the Gatherer short story: The Water's Edge

The Water's Edge: A Maggie the Gatherer Short Story

by Melissa McArthur
28 pages
Dead magic users are washing up on the shore, their magic ripped away by mysterious creatures. A ship floats in the sea, abandoned. Maggie and Jordan race against the forces of nature and magic. Can they stop the killer before it’s too late? Find out what lies at the water’s edge.

About the Author:

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Melissa McArthur was born in Harlan County, Kentucky, but she now calls South Carolina home. When she isn’t writing, she works as a freelance editor at Clicking Keys. She also works as an adjunct instructor at a technical college in South Carolina. She teaches writing, English, and anything else they ask her to teach. Her goals in life are to be happy, tell stories, help writers reach their dreams, and live every day to the fullest.

New Release: Wayward Pines: What Geneva Dreams (Kindle Worlds Novella) by Scott Nicholson

Congratulations to Scott Nicholson on the release of Wayward Pines: What Geneva Dreams (Kindle Worlds Novella)

Wayward Pines: What Geneva Dreams (Kindle Worlds Novella)
by Scott Nicholson
Length: 39 pages
From the bestselling author of Liquid Fear, The Red Church, and the After post-apocalyptic series comes an unnerving story in the Wayward Pines universe.

After David Pilcher and his volunteers enter suspended animation, William Landrum remains behind as chief of operations for the project.

While his staff gathers materials and technology to fulfill Pilcher's vision of the future, Landrum faces threats from both inside and outside the superstructure. When a desperate armed group infiltrates the superstructure, Landrum must make hard choices about who lives and dies.

His every decision is weighed against one special person whose only chance lies in the far future--and Landrum will sacrifice anything to grant her that chance.

About the author:
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Author Scott Nicholson has written 15 thrillers, 60 short stories, four comics series, and six screenplays. He lives in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, where he tends an organic garden, successfully eludes stalkers, and generally lives the dream.

New Release: The Sandman (Reveler #7) by Erin Kellison

Congratulations to Erin Kellison on the release of The Sandman (Reveler #7) in her dark urban fantasy series. 

The Sandman (Reveler #7)
by Erin Kellison

ebook, 127 pages
May 8th 2015

by Fire Flower Publishing, LLC

The world Darkside is in turmoil when Chimera Marshal Steve Coll, bloody and beaten, makes it back to Maze City and into Maisie’s arms. He bears a terrible message—The Sandman, the god of the world of dreams, is rising, and he’s bringing devastation to the waking world. Steve must embrace his dual nature to save those he’s sworn to protect. And yet, how can he fight a being who destroys everything in his path?

Even awake, no one is safe.

After the fall of the black market, Maisie Lane’s city is overrun with criminals who want her dreamscape for their own. She’s always envisioned Maze City populated, but not with people like these. Nevertheless, she must relinquish some of her control not only to save the man she loves, but to protect and defend her precious city. While friends and family face danger and betrayal, another enemy is lurking in the shadows.

As time runs out, Maisie and Steve must fight with everything they have, or lose it all, including each other. And even if they somehow prevail, nothing will ever be the same.

The Sandman is the seventh installment in the Reveler serial, a hot paranormal romance set in a world where shared dreaming is a new pop culture phenomenon that allows people to indulge their wildest fantasies. But there are also unknown dangers Darkside; nightmares are slowly infiltrating not only dreams, but the waking world as well.

Revel with me.

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About the author:
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Erin Kellison is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of the Shadow series and Shadow Kissed series, which share the same world, where dark fantasy meets modern fairy tale. Delve into dreamscapes in her new Reveler series, releasing Summer 2014.

New Release: After: Dying Light (AFTER post-apocalyptic series, Book 6) by Scott Nicholson

Congratulations to Scott Nicholson on the release of After: Dying Light (AFTER Book 6) the final installment of his post-apocalyptic series After.

After: Dying Light (AFTER post-apocalyptic series, Book 6)
by Scott Nicholson
“One of the most thrilling writers working today. Miss him at your peril.” – Blake Crouch, The Wayward Pines Trilogy

The thrilling conclusion to the AFTER post-apocalyptic thriller series!
AFTER #6: DYING LIGHT

After a bloody battle with mutant Zapheads, Rachel Wheeler’s life hangs in the balance as the world falls apart around her.

To save Rachel, a small group of survivors must find a missing baby, a hyperintelligent Zaphead with mysterious healing powers. The remaining Zapheads have reverted to mindless, violent savages who want to wipe out the human race. Only Rachel holds the key to understanding them and ending the devastating war.

Even if they succeed, a rogue military leader is imposing his fascist vision of the future. But Rachel and her friends are determined to defend their freedom and humanity at any cost.

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About the author:
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Author Scott Nicholson has written 15 thrillers, 60 short stories, four comics series, and six screenplays. He lives in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, where he tends an organic garden, successfully eludes stalkers, and generally lives the dream.

New Release: The Magician's Secret: A Maggie the Gatherer Short Story by Melissa McArthur

Congratulations to Melissa McArthur on the release of her second A Maggie The Gatherer Short Story: The Magician's Secret

The Magician's Secret: A Maggie the Gatherer Short Story

by Melissa McArthur
In “The Magician’s Secret,” we come back to Maggie and the crew about a month after “The Weaver’s Fate.” Jordan has come back into town, this time without Gabrielle. Maggie, Jordan, and Julius visit a traveling carnival passing through, but where they expect to find stage tricks and high-priced hot dogs, instead they find a twisted web of magic, debts owed, and mysterious fortunes.

About the Author:

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Melissa McArthur was born in Harlan County, Kentucky, but she now calls South Carolina home. When she isn’t writing, she works as a freelance editor at Clicking Keys. She also works as an adjunct instructor at a technical college in South Carolina. She teaches writing, English, and anything else they ask her to teach. Her goals in life are to be happy, tell stories, help writers reach their dreams, and live every day to the fullest.