STEP INTO READING (all levels) - VEHICLES

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The New Novel by USA TODAY Bestselling Author ANN CHARLES!

 NEVER SAY SEVER IN DEADWOOD!

Book 12  

Released June 2021
The books will be available worldwide, in digital and print format, across all platforms!
(The audio version will be available in Fall of 2021.)

All Violet Parker wants is a day off. Better yet, just a “normal” day. But things never go as planned, especially in Deadwood.

Someone—or rather something—broke into the local taxidermy shop and took bites out of the critter displays before racing off into the dark. But this is no random crime and Violet knows it. With a bounty on her head and troublemakers zeroing in on her, she soon goes from being the hunter to the hunted.

OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES:

ABOUT ANN:

Ann Charles is a USA Today Best-Selling author who writes spicy, award-winning mysteries full of mayhem, adventure, comedy, and suspense. She writes the Deadwood Mystery Series, Jackrabbit Junction Mystery Series, Dig Site Mystery Series, Deadwood Undertaker Series (with her husband, Sam Lucky), and AC Silly Circus Mystery Series. Her Deadwood Mystery Series has won multiple national awards, including the Daphne du Maurier for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense. Ann has a B.A. in English with an emphasis on creative writing from the University of Washington and is a member of Sisters in Crime and Western Writers of America. She is currently toiling away on her next book, wishing she was on a Mexican beach with an ice-cold Corona in one hand and a book in the other. When she is not dabbling in fiction, she is arm wrestling with her two kids, attempting to seduce her husband, and arguing with her sassy cats.

To request review copies or an interview, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com / 403.464.6925.   

POOHLICIOUS Oh, The Wonder of Me

 Book three in the critically acclaimed children’s book series that will bring families together by author Mary Elizabeth Jackson and Grammy Award Nominee, Thornton Cline

Released and published by Tuscany Bay Books, this book is available worldwide in print across all platforms 

The third installment of the Poohlicious series. Teaching children and parents to appreciate themselves. Praise for Poohlicious: "Oh the Wonder of Me!" Book three in the Poohlicious series is carrying on the tradition of seeing the wonderfulness in each child. Oh, the Wonder of Me, shares both the funny parts of children and the things that make them different, teaching them that they are okay no matter what. Having different shaped ears, hair that won't behave and doing things in their own style is what childhood is full of. Join us with your Poohlicious as we journey through the funny and sometimes awkward parts of childhood while learning empowering I AM statements to carry with them as they grow. Wonderful for ages four through seven. Let's get them started early on a road to self-belief and empowerment.

More Books in The Series:

“This short, sweet story will tug at your heart and put a smile on your face. Little ones will want to hear it over and over again”

- Crystal Bowman, bestselling children’s author

"Cleverly uplifts and stimulates children to believe in themselves. Mary Elizabeth Jackson understands how to have fun and encourage."

- Darshaun McAway Baby Authors.com

ABOUT MARY ELIZABETH JACKSON:

Mary Elizabeth Jackson is the 2017 Gold Maxy Award award-winning author of the children’s book series Perfectly Precious Poohlicious and Poohlicious Look at Me, (Tuscany Bay Books), with the third book releasing June 2, 2021, Poohlicious Oh the Wonder of Me, (Tuscany Bay Books). Cheers from Heaven, a mid-grade reader releases late 2021, (Tuscany Bay Books), with co-writer Thornton Cline. Jackson focuses on writing empowering books for kids and is working on an eight-book series with Cline for children as well as books for the special need’s community and a motivational book for adults. Jackson is also a ghostwriter, book collaborator.

Mrs. Jackson is a special needs advocate and an Ambassador Advocate for AutismTn. She co-founded and co-hosts Writers Corner Live TV and Special Needs TV Shows that air on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Periscope, and YouTube. Writers Corner Live features author interviews and all things in the writing world. Special Needs TV features interviews and resources for parents, families, and caregivers. Jackson is also working on an edutainment YouTube channel with her son featuring children’s book reviews and family fun and education.

Mrs. Jackson is a very busy mom and wife. She loves nature, being creative, anything funny, and inspiring others to believe in themselves. She lives her hubby, three kids, and dog in the Nashville area.

ABOUT THORNTON CLINE:

Ever since his mother signed him up for piano lessons at age five, Thornton Cline has been writing non-stop. With over 1,000 published songs, 150 recorded songs, 32 traditionally published adult, children’s and YA books published, Thornton Cline has been nominated multiple times for Grammy and Dove Awards. In 2017, Cline won a first place Maxy Literary Award for “Best Children’s Young Adult Book”. Thornton Cline’s books have appeared at the top of the Amazon bestselling charts. Cline has been honored with “Songwriter of the Year” twice-in-a row and has received a platinum award for certified sales of over one million units in Europe. Thornton Cline received his first number one radio worldwide hit song in November 2020 with Nashville pop artist, Luckie Boy. “Cry Myself to Sleep” remained in the top 5 charts for over seven weeks.

Cline continues to mentor, speak, teach, and inspire aspiring authors and songwriters around the world. When Cline isn't writing, he is teaching at Welch College in Middle Tennessee. He resides in Hendersonville, Tennessee with his wife, Audrey and their cat, Kiki.. You can follow all the latest updates on his books and songs at his website, ThorntonCline.com; Thornton Douglas Cline on Facebook, @ClineThornton on Twitter, and @ThorntonCline on Instagram. Mrs P: Your Hair’s On Fire is Thornton Cline’s debut book with INtense Publishing.

New from William Gensburger - TEXAS DEAD

 TEXAS DEAD
 Book One of the Mackenzie Michaels Mystery Series

A brand-new murder mystery by author, and critically acclaimed editor of Books ‘N’ Pieces Magazine, William Gensburger 

A series of murders in Corpus Christi leaves residents uneasy. All the victims were shot in the back of the head. But when a prominent financial genius is also found murdered, and not in the same way, celebrity detective Mackenzie ‘Maxie’ Michaels and her partner Kobe Jameson, must race to find the person responsible before more murders occur. As they uncover clues, the mystery deepens, dragging in powerful people, and threatening to erupt in a full-on war.

“This is a fast-paced exciting book that takes place in Corpus Christi, Texas. I really did enjoy this book. It has a solid mystery and a blooming romance. There is also comic snark between detectives Michaels and Jameson that breaks up the high drama of the story. I can’t wait for future books in the series.”

~ Mollien Fote Osterman

“I think you wrote a fast moving story that will appeal to many people. It sort of reminds me Robert B Parker’s Spenser stories.”

~Patricia Marschall

ABOUT WILLIAM:

William Gensburger is the author of ‘TEXAS DEAD,’ a murder mystery novel, ‘DISTANT RUMORS,’ an anthology of 16 stories about life and death, and ‘HOMO IDIOTUS,’ a collection of published newspaper editorials.

He is also the publisher of ‘Books’N Pieces Magazine’ (soon to be a video podcast), where he has worked with many different authors, as well as publishing ‘The Concordian,’ a 24-page monthly community newspaper, until 2016.

William has written spec screenplays, as well as a collection of poetry. He is also a graphic designer, avid photographer, and cartoonist.

William was born in Hong Kong (while it was a British Crown Colony), spent seven excellent years in Australia (ironically the term most convicts were sent for), before immigrating to the United States for college, and later US citizenship. He has been fortunate to have traveled extensively throughout the United States and the world.

He currently lives in Texas with his wife and children, and a cat that runs his life

Released and published by Alt Publish Books, this book is available electronically and print across all platforms!

Further information can be found on the author’s website: www.MisterWriter.com

ISBN: 978-1-7332459-4-4. 286 pages

Book 2 of the Reborn Marks Series

 The Red Queen meets The Hunger Games In
RENEW
Book 2 of the Reborn Marks Series

Read Renew to find out if being branded a reborn is a myth, a curse...or a destiny.

Haunted by memories of those left behind, Lexil and Finn are forced to venture back into the Wastelands.

The Unclaimed Cities are not the idyllic setting Lexil, Finn, and Ceera thought it would be. This new land has challenges of its own – which they soon discover.

When Lexil and Finn return to the Wastelands, they are accompanied by Kaylen, someone they can’t decide is a friend or foe. As they retrace their path, they meet up with old allies and enemies, and encounter other treachery embedded in the Wastelands. The trio are forced to face their own assumptions, prejudices, and fears.

Released and published by Foundations Book Publishing, this book is available electronically and print across all platforms!

ISBN: 978-1645830498. 266 pages 

MORE BOOKS IN THE SERIES:

The marks on Lexil's skin state she is a Reborn - someone who has lived before. As such, she must toil in service to those who have only one chance at life. Sold at auction, she is fearful but accepting of her new life. Everything changes when she must save a young child from a fate worse than death.

With the help of a new ally named Finn, she flees to the Wastelands. There she struggles to survive, while discovering more about herself, the world, and what it truly means to be Reborn.

ABOUT JENNA:

Jenna Greene is a teacher and author, whose hobbies include dancing, dragonboating, and napping. Her novel, Reborn, won the 2019 Moonbeam Children’s Book award. She is the co-host of “Quill and Ink: A Podcast for Booklovers” which is part of the Authors On The Air Network.

Further information about the book and Jenna can be found at: JENNA GREENE - Jenna Greene

Atonement (Book 7 of the Detective Ryan Series) by Andrew Hess

 Book Spotlight

1)     What is the title of your book?

Atonement (Book 7 of the Detective Ryan Series)

Ø  What is the story about?

·     Murder, revenge, and the death of a loved one have forced Detective Ali Ryan back to New York. With no choice, Ali must face her peers and family, atoning for her mistakes while hunting down her greatest rival, the Red Queen. Every moment counts in this thrilling new chapter in the Detective Ryan Series, where paying for your sins can be deadly.

Ø  Who is the main character?

·  Detective Ali Ryan

2)     What inspired this tale?

Ø  How did the story come to you?

·     It started with the end of the last book in the Detective Thornton Series (Chaos) and the 6^th installment of the Detective Ryan Series (Escape). I alluded to a death of a main character and decided to continue from there. It became a book of how much devastation can I cause with the new character, the Red Queen.

Ø  Did you have to research for this novel, and if so, what and why?

·  A little. It was mostly research on abandoned warehouses in Kingston, NY and places to eat in Rhinebeck, NY

Ø  If you did research, what do you think surprised you most to learn, and why?

·  I wasn’t really surprised. I just wish I could have been there in person to do my research.

3)     Do you feel your character is relatable for readers of all ages?
She is relatable to everyone, but it is strongly recommended only readers 18 and older read the Detective Ryan Series.

Ø  Is your protagonist anything like you personally?

ü   If yes, then how?

o   I would say her determination and never die/never quit mentality.

Ø  What made you write this character; were they based on a real person or something that inspired you?

·  The original description of Ali Ryan was based on a friend from college. I had not seen her since 2005, so I really don’t know how much her personality or looks resemble the actual person.

ü   What should readers know about your protagonist?

o   Ali Ryan will never give up. She is put through hell and still keeps fighting on, no matter what it takes to arrest the killer.

ü   Why are they important to you?

o   I didn’t see much of a female detective in novels growing up. I wanted to display a woman who can represent the heart of a woman; someone who doesn’t give up no matter how bad things get.

Ø  Do you consider the main character to be good or bad, and why?

·  She is one of the good ones.

Ø  What’s the objective of your character?

·  Solving crimes and putting criminals/killers behind bars.

4)     Is there anything specific you’d like readers to know about this piece of work?

This is the 7^th book in the series. There is only one more after this one. There are a couple of major plot twists and a cliffhanger that will have you begging for the next installment.

Ø  Is there a moral or idea you’re trying to convey – if yes, what and why?

·  No

5)     Is this novel a standalone?

No, it is part of a series.

Ø  If it is included in a series or collection, what is the name and which installment is it?

·  Detective Ryan Series, book 7

Ø  If it is a part of a book series or collection, can it be enjoyed as a standalone novel or must it be read sequentially to experience the full realm of the tale?

·  This one really needs to be read with the rest of the series.

6)     Where can readers connect with you and purchase your book?  

Atonement (Book 7 of the Detective Ryan Series)

 WIPs and New Releases

 
My Author Interview with Andrew

1)     Tell us about your book…

Ø  Is this a WIP or a new release?

·     This is a new release set to come out June 7th (available for preorder HERE)

Ø  Is it a standalone or an installment to a series or collection?

·     This is the 7^th book in the Detective Ryan Series

Ø  What is the story about?

·  Murder, revenge, and the death of a loved one have forced Detective Ali Ryan back to New York. With no choice, Ali must face her peers and family, atoning for her mistakes while hunting down her greatest rival, the Red Queen. Every moment counts in this thrilling new chapter in the Detective Ryan Series, where paying for your sins can be deadly.

2)    What inspired this tale?

Ø  How did you come up with the plot?

·  It started with the end of the last book in the Detective Thornton Series (Chaos) and the 6^th installment of the Detective Ryan Series (Escape). I alluded to a death of a main character and decided to continue from there. It became a book of how much devastation can I cause with the new character, the Red Queen.

Ø  Did you have to research for this novel – if so, what and why?

·  Very minimal. I had to research abandoned warehouses and some places to eat in Rhinebeck and Kingston, NY.

Ø  If you did research, what surprised you most to learn, and why do you think that was?

·  Nothing surprising, but it made me wish I had still been in the area to visit the places instead of looking them up online.

3)   Tell us about your character?

Ø  Who is the main character?

·  Detective Ali Ryan, a smart, sassy, won’t give up detective who is literally put through hell.

Ø  Is your protagonist anything like you, personally?

o   If yes, then how?

§  I would just say her determination and no quit attitude.

Ø  What made you write this character; what made them important to you or made you want to tell their story?

·  The Ali Ryan character has gone through hell. It was important, because there aren’t too many female detective novels out there. I wanted a strong, independent woman to be the focal point of the story. Even when the odds are against her, or she had lost someone she loved, I wanted her to overcome the obstacle and take down the suspect.

4)   Is there anything specific that you want readers to know about this piece of work?

This is the second to last book in the series. It will have several big twists, including a cliffhanger that will have you begging for the next installment in the series.

5)    How do we get a copy?

o   Has the book already been published, or is it available for pre-order? 

·     It is available forpre-order and will release June 7^th.

o   Are you offering ARCs to beta readers – if you are, how do they contact you for a copy?

§  You can reach me at AuthorAndrewHess@gmail.com