Enter the Twelve Systems with these bargain priced, award winning novels. FREE! Amazon * Nook * Apple * Kobo * Prolificworks * Bookfunnel In a society where honor is revered and love is a luxury, a woman in peril and ruthless warrior enter into a dangerous contract. To survive, Lilian vows to give Lucius her complete... Continue Reading →
The first draft of the manuscript went in for development review 5/31. It totaled 171K words, so there will be cuts. I suspect the following will be one of them. Cesare follows the scent of cinnamon into kitchens humming with morning meal preparations. The pastry is within his grasp when a wooden spoon sets his knuckles screaming.... Continue Reading →
It's that time of year, again. The 2020 RONE Finalists have been announced. For the balance of the summer, the spotlight will be featuring the finalists in various categories. This year, I'm honored to have a novel in the Time Travel/Scifi category. Within days of being rescued from Desperation Crevasse, Lilian must return at Lucius’... Continue Reading →
Shield Bearer made it into the Finalist Round for a 2021 RONE! THANK YOU for all the votes! Hold on to your hats readers, because this series is un-put-downable, and this installment produces nail-biting pleasure . . . the Twelve Systems is arguably one of the most intelligently written and undoubtedly riveting space operas out... Continue Reading →
Taking the mail-order-bride to the stars is a popular trope in science-fiction romance. Grace Goodwin's riff features an alliance of alien soldiers facing a deadly enemy and protecting earth in return for mates. The steamy to plot quotient is such that they edge into erotica, but the plots are strong enough that the writing duo that... Continue Reading →
SFR & PNR Giveaway Darker Sci-fi SFR, PNR, Action and Adventure Free, 99c, KU, and even some 99c boxed sets Sign up for Red Gems; the monthly newsletter featuring updates from the Twelve Systems, Special Offers, and Freebies. THE CARTEL Amazon * Nook * Apple * Kobo * Prolificworks * Bookfunnel BRIGHT STAR Amazon * Nook *... Continue Reading →
As a result of pushing hard to get a manuscript in order for my editor, I haven't done much reading in the last month. Without a nifty, new Indie to share, I'm falling back on a few free and 99c books from some of my favorite authors. Freebies Half Man. Half Machine. All Hers. Rage,... Continue Reading →
There's romantic comedy and then there is madcap, billionaires with family drama rom-com. He picked up the shards of the pencil his father caused him to destroy, and an absurd idea took hold. An evil-genius idea. As much as that set up signals what is coming, it also doesn't. Rom-com is not my usual cuppa, but Jenny... Continue Reading →
Shield Bearer: Thornraven, Volume 2 is the 5th of the 9 published Twelve Systems Chronicles to be nominated for an InD'tale RONE (Recognition of Novel Excellence). To make it to the finals, it needs reader votes. Those gold finalist decals are a huge boost to marketing, so please cast a ballot for Shield Bearer. *Login... Continue Reading →
The genre mashups continue with more and more creativity. In the words of InD'tale, Rebecca Rivard's dark paranormal romances are, "Primally exciting, sexy and downright fun." I found The Fada creative with an enjoyable blend of trope favorites and enough twists and edge to be interesting. The newer, Vampire Syndicate Series has a bit too much new adult angst for my taste,... Continue Reading →
It is becoming difficult to provide sneak peeks into the Thorn Bearer that aren't spoilers for readers who haven't caught up with the series. As an alternative, here is a deleted scene from Transgressions. Sevenday 80, Day 6 Lilian, are you certain you cannot join us?” Vicenza asks as they exit the Cartel at midday in... Continue Reading →
