A high-stakes heist intertwined with a captivating romance that will satisfy fans of fantasy classics!
Legendary Mer-king Cyclone is dead. His corpse now nailed above the conquering Elven emperor’s seat of power.
Tetra, a Mermaid scavenger driven to make amends after her inaction caused the death of her previous pod, knows it will take a drastic act—like retrieving their beloved king’s body—to inspire the Merfolk to revolt against their conquerors, and she’ll need a team to do it.
Each with their own reason to rebel, Tetra assembles a crew made up of a gruff Kraken arms dealer, a skilled Orc spy, a genius Goblin jeweler, and an unhinged Vampire spawn, whose fractured mind connects to Tetra’s shattered heart.
But as they prepare to pull off the heist of a lifetime, the emperor turns the country’s diverse population against Tetra’s people, forcing the crew into a dangerous race to prevent genocide as the emperor’s lies continue to poison the public’s opinion.
With her plans in shambles, Tetra’s past weaknesses come to light, and she must rally her disheartened team of misfits and murderers in time or else watch the Merfolk face extinction.
About The Author
Brittany Tucker lives on an island off the coast of Washington state with her husband, daughter, a menagerie of furry and scaled children, and her imagination.
She prefers generic cereal, collects tattoos and action figures, and was in the top 5% on the planet for ships sunk in Assassin’s Creed III.
Brittany also likes to write books from time to time. (Kidding, all the time.)
History is written by the victors, and their lies could burn Concordea to the ground.
Kirsi is preparing her students for testing, but they are fascinated by only one subject – the powerful Renderes who rebuilt their city-state after a century of suffering and devastation. The legendary heroes were executed by Rebels after the Revolution. Those same Rebels remain in control of Concordea…and school testing.
Mason knows the deadly truth not shared in the history books. Without the guidance of a Muse, Renderes burn too hot. Magical fire has taken lives before, and the danger is heating up again.
When one of her students disappears, it is Kirsi who will be tested. The teacher will be forced to confront the hidden reality of her world and she’ll need Mason’s help to survive the experience.
Can a teacher learn enough magic to save her students?
About The Author
Rennie St. James shares several similarities with her fictional characters (heroes and villains alike) including a love of chocolate, horror movies, martial arts, yoga, and travel.
She doesn’t have a pet mountain lion but is proudly owned by three rescue kitties. They live in relative harmony in beautiful southwestern Virginia (United States).
In 2023, her first series, the Rahki Chronicles, will be re-released as Amazon exclusive available in KU.
Rennie’s completed Guardian trilogy is also available in KU as part Fred Shernoff’s Atlantic Island Universe.
Please join Rennie on Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook, and Instagram as she loves to interact with fellow bookworms and authors.
The Rahki Chronicles
Azimuth (#1)
Coppe (#2)
Lamassu (#3)
Nadya’s World (#3.5)
Mercury (#4)
Yen (#5)
Zanhin (#6)
Atlantic Island: Guardian Trilogy
Jaguar Warrior (Book 1)
Place of Fear (Book 2)
Blood of Trees (Book 3)
Visit https://writerRSJ.com for additional information.
By way of introduction, here is Lori Rotter’s bio:
Lori is an award-winning toy designer and debut picture book author. Her large extended family keeps her laughing and inspires her story and toy ideas.
Like in her toys, Lori enjoys sparking the imagination and adding small details for kids to discover. Lori lives in Bedford, New York with her husband Steve, lots of fish, and two silly French bulldogs.
Hello, Lori, welcome to Angel Kiss Publications. Thank you for agreeing to do this interview.
Thank you for having me.
When did the writing bug ensnare you?
I’ve always wanted to write children’s stories. Even as a young kid, I was making up stories.
Ideas are constantly swirling in my head, but a busy job always made it challenging to sit down and write. During Covid, I found the time and energy to start putting these thoughts on paper.
Is writing your full-time profession?
No, it is not. I am a design professional and work in the toy industry. I design and develop toys (mostly in the preschool and girls toys areas).
The toys in the photograph below were designed and developed with one of my toy company clients, Sunny Days Entertainment.
How long have you been writing?
I have been writing toy copy for several years as part of my job. I started writing children’s stories about 3 years ago.
How many published books have you written?
Best Dinosaur Ever is my debut children’s book.
Which genre do you write?
Children’s stories / Picture books
What do you find most challenging writing for these genre?
As a new writer, there are lots of creative challenges! The word count for a children’s book makes it challenging to tell a concise story that has a conflict and resolution in a relatively short number of words.
I also love rhyming stories since kids mimic and repeat key phrases. Writing in prose is hard enough, but telling a successful story in rhyme, in the correct meter, and within the appropriate word count can range from frustration to sheer joy when it all comes together.
What are you working on now?
A story about a little frog who is overly self-conscious about the ‘unfrog-like’ sounds he makes.
Where do you find inspiration for your characters?
Kids in my family. I also love to humanize animals and use them as characters in stories.
What has been your most rewarding experience since publishing your work?
I was brave to leave my comfort zone and explore creative writing while finding the resources to support my efforts to publish a book. Hearing how the final story resonates with kids and adults is wonderful.
What advice would you give to authors just starting out?
Never give up and have faith. Keep writing, rewriting, and rewriting.
Find mentors who are authors, editors, and illustrators who can help guide you in your writing journey. It has been surprising (and rewarding) to meet people who continue to help and advise me in this adventure.
Is there anything else you’d like your readers to know about you?
I’m an identical twin with a younger sister and brother (born five years later on our birthday!)
I am also blessed to have stepchildren who have children, making me a grandma of 7 grandkids (they call me Lola, and there is lots of inspiration for storytelling!).
I love to sing (mostly in the car) and to bake (much to the chagrin of my husband Steve and his healthy diet!)
What message are you sharing in your books?
Belief in yourself and positivity.
What are your favorite children’s/young adult books?
Chronicles of Narnia (especially The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe), Harry Potter, and Jan Brett books for her storytelling and beautiful illustrations.
If you could create an author’s group with writers from any time period, who would you invite?
I’ve always loved art history, particularly the artists from the Renaissance period. It would be amazing to talk with author friends of Leonardo Da Vinci’s or Michelangelo’s!
Who has influenced your writing the most?
I like the work of Sheree Fitch, Julia Donaldson, Anna Dewdney.
When you’re not writing where can we find you?
With my extended family or catching up with friends. I love to be outdoors with our two French bulldogs or baking in the kitchen.
A movie producer wants to turn your book into a movie, and you get to make a cameo. What would you do in the movie?
I would like to be helping Milo with his top secret dinosaur costume.
An elf named 12-25 approaches you. He’s sneezing, wheezing, coughing and there’s a strange tattoo of a snoring dog on his cheek. What do you do?
First, offer him tissues or maybe a hot chocolate. Ask him if I can give him a more elf-like nickname like “Twinkle,” “Jolly,” or “Wink” (vs. 12-25, which is “Christmas”).
As for his cheek tattoo, I would assume he must have a favorite French bulldog companion who snores a lot (which I’m familiar with because of my French bulldogs).
What are your most effective marketing strategies?
I’m still learning as a new author. It’s the next endeavor!
Do you have a website/Facebook page, etc.?
I have a website that is coming soon: LFRcreative.com (it highlights my book as well as some of my toy projects).
Where can we find your books?
Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Goodreads, Ingram Spark
Thank you, Lori, for spending time with us and sharing your story. We wish you continued success and lots of luck!
Nothing is impossible with a goal and lots of practice!
Meet Milo, a little boy with a big imagination and a bigger love of dinosaurs. While flipping through his books one night, Milo asks Dad, ‘If I were a dino, what kind would I be?’
Dad explains that little boys can’t be dinosaurs, but Milo is unconvinced. If he physically can’t measure up to a ‘real’ dinosaur, then maybe Milo would be his own kind of dinosaur.
Milo pointed to dinos with very large claws, With razor-sharp teeth inside mighty big jaws. He wiggled his tooth and looked down at his nose, “My teeth are not sharp … and for claws, I have toes.”
This funny, read-aloud book will have kids practicing with Milo on his quest to find his best dino-self. With humor and determination, Milo will prove his family wrong and discover that the best dinosaur will never be extinct!
K.M. Jenkins is a published international bestselling author that writes epic battles, forbidden romance, and tales of fantasy and adventure.
She has a big love for the fantasy genre and loves dragons above all creatures.
When she is not writing, you will find her chasing her twin boys around the house. Between the three she has epic battles throughout the day and nothing ever gets boring.
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Hello, Katie, welcome to Angel Kiss Publications. Thank you for agreeing to do this interview.
Thank you for having me.
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When did the writing bug ensnare you?
Ever since I was a kid in elementary school, I loved writing stories for assignments. I remember one time having a Halloween story to write in third grade.
They had us make a book cover and add two sheets of paper to it. I ended up adding like ten and had the longest story out of the class. If I remember correctly, it was a vampire story.
Is writing your full-time profession?
Right now, I’m a full-time mom and author. When the kids are at school, I work on my books and then spend the rest of the day with the kids when they get home.
Image courtesy of K.M. ‘Katie’ Jenkins
How long have you been writing?
I’ve been writing since I was 18. In 2018, I finally started to publish my short stories. Later, I compiled them into a collection titled Tales of Ferrês. It took me over a year to release all the short stories.
Now in October of this year I will release my first novel from my Half-Blood Academy Series.
How many published books have you written?
At this time, I have released a collection of short stories titled Tales of Ferrês and plan to release my second book in October 2021 titled, The Seeker’s Core.
Which genres do you write?
I’m a young adult speculative fiction author. I currently have short stories in the realm of Fantasy. My upcoming book is Sci-Fi Fantasy.
I also have a work in progress that will come out next year, that is Urban Fantasy. So, I mostly write Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Sci-Fi, or Horror.
What do you find most challenging about writing for these genres?
The hardest thing about writing in these genres is the world building. It takes so long to construct a world. I find I want to get writing before I’m ready to take that step.
Usually, I will work out a chapter guideline to follow so that way I don’t get lost.
What are you working on now?
I have two projects I’m currently working on. The first has been going on for over a year and I soon will get it wrapped up.
Gargoyle Sighted is the book, and I’ve been releasing each chapter to my subscribers for a while now. I should have this wrapped and ready to release this coming summer of 2022.
The second project is a novella titled The SwordMaster Brothers. These two brothers will take a test before the GrandMaster to see if they are worthy to be called SwordMasters.
They each must fight alone and face their biggest fear. But they must live in order to earn the title.
Where do you find inspiration for your characters?
I find inspiration from people I meet, to movies I watch, to books I read.
It is hard to say when inspiration comes, but it is fun to find out what little thing will jog a scene into creation or who will inspire a character I create.
What has been your most rewarding experience since publishing your work?
I would say the most rewarding experience is receiving emails from my readers.
It puts into perspective how well you do with a book when a reader reaches out and says they love it.
What advice would you give to authors just starting out?
Help your fellow authors out because they will help you in return.
This will not only help you grow in the author industry, but will help you grow your reader base.
Is there anything else you’d like your readers to know about you?
I’m a nerd at heart. I love collecting fairies, dragons, and swords. I also love playing Dice Masters and Magic the Gathering with my fiancé and friends.
I always have a book at the ready to read, sometimes even two or three. I have a long to read list and thanks to Kindle Unlimited; I get everything I need.
Did I mention I usually read around 70-100 books a year?
What message are you sharing in your books?
One of the powerful elements I put in my stories is the family bond between individuals.
Like in The Seeker’s Core, I focus on the pull a child has towards her mother and the bond brought together by a stepfather.
What are your favorite books?
I am a big fan of The Harry Potter Series, The Inheritance Series, and the Dragon Lance books. I grew up reading these series and still enjoy them to this day.
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If you could create an author’s group with writers from any time period, who would you invite?
I’m not big on classics much. If I could pick several authors, they are Stephanie Ayers, Allison D. Reid, Hope Hart, Lee Savino, Renee Rose, Lili Zander, and Miranda Bridges.
I mainly picked these authors because I know them and would love to meet them in person or I enjoyed their books so much I devour everything they publish.
Who has influenced your writing the most?
I would say, hands down, it is my editor and long-time friend Allison Reker. She also writes under: Allison D. Reid. She inspires me to do better and learn new things about my craft.
When you’re not writing, where can we find you?
I would love to say in the mountains hiking and breathing fresh air.
But most likely you will find me curled up on my couch reading books or watching TV with my kids.
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A movie producer wants to turn your book into a movie, and you get to make a cameo. What would you do in the movie?
I would love to do a battle scene. They are my favorite scenes to write and would love to get my hands on a sword or battle-axe. It would feel like I’m in Lord of the Rings or something on the order of that.
An elf named 12-25 approaches you. He’s sneezing, wheezing, coughing and there’s a strange tattoo of a snoring dog on his cheek. What do you do?
One I would hope I’m wearing a mask and have hand sanitizer on hand.
But then I would go over and help the elf get somewhere to rest so he could catch his breath.
Once he calmed down and got everything under control, I would then probably ask about the tattoo. Because who wouldn’t?
Then I would probably sit there for hours just chatting until we both parted ways.
What are your most effective marketing strategies?
I try new stuff all the time. Right now, I share in groups on Facebook, then post on my Instagram and Pinterest.
I also do some paid advertising newsletter services. Those get you in front of a broader range of readers.
Then the FREE options are to do newsletter swaps with authors in your target audience, Bookbub swaps, Bookstagram swaps, and blog tours.
It is a never-ending list of things you can do for a new release. The hard part is finding those readers that will take a chance on a new author.
But the marketing strategies always change with the industry, and it keeps you on your toes.
Do you have a website/Facebook page, etc?
Currently, my website is under construction.
I am in the works of creating a Pen Name for myself that targets adult readers with erotic contemporary, Sci-Fi, PNR, and Fantasy.
The plan is to bring both my names under one branding.
Thank you, Katie, for spending time with us and sharing your story. We wish you continued success and lots of luck!
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Book Blurb:
In a universe governed by gods, darkness awakens and demigods are called.
Two journeys.
Two planets.
Lennox walks a path that separates her from her family. But allies along the way bring her to her destined fate.
Becca seeks to advance knowledge in the medical field. Fate has other plans in store when she stumbles upon long-forgotten ruins.
Two demigods walk different paths on separate planets. Will they find each other before it’s too late or will fate change their lives forever? The journey of a universe forever changed begins right here.
Leo and Gracie are back again, but their hearts have been broken by previous relationships and that’s keeping them apart.
Even though their podcast, “It’s All About Love,” is successful, they can’t seem to take their own advice while others around them find love and happiness.
Can they forget the past and let love take its course or will they never allow themselves to be happy again? Is the timing right this time or will they miss the boat?
What readers are saying about It’s All About Love, the first book in the Warrington Legacy series:
“Marsha Casper Cook’s romantic novels are always a pleasure to read. Her characters are so well developed and interesting.”
“I really enjoyed this book! Written by Marsha Casper Cook, an author that believes family is everything.”
“This would make for a wonderful made-for-television movie. I was so invested in these characters that I want to know what happens to them. “
“Leo is the man all men, and I suspect women too, can admire. He proves old-fashioned virtues have a place in modern society and it can’t help but make you feel good.
“This story is heartwarming and beautiful; I haven’t read such a lovely romantic story for a long time.”
“As a person who greatly enjoys reading romance stories, this book is definitely one of the most heartwarming stories I’ve ever read.”
About The Author
Photo courtesy of Marsha Casper Cook via Facebook
Marsha believes family is everything.
In the majority of her books, the memories of her family give her great joy as she reminisces her fondest times bringing her fictional characters to life.
Her hope is her latest stories bring a smile to your face as you read them or listen to them on Audible.
She is also a children’s author and carries her love of family into those stories as well.
The Magic of Music: The power of music and the soundtrack of Runaway Lyrics
Music is the closest thing to magic we can wield in this world.
Think about what music does. It moves our emotions. Music can force the happiest man to shed a tear. It makes the brave feel fear.
With music the scared feel calm. The sad are uplifted. Music can paint a picture in the mind’s eye. It can inspire. It can create worlds we can only dream of.
So when I started writing a musical magic system, I knew I was going to need a fantastic playlist.
Once I knew that my main characters favored the violin over other instruments, I thought of Lindsey Stirling.
Her modern take on violin music has the perfect amount of magic and wonder.
For Runaway Lyrics, I listened to Lindsey Stirling. If you’ve never heard of her go google her right now. I picked out one of her songs for each of the major musical moments in the book.
Only two of the major music moments are music other than Lindsey Stirling. They reference other stories that have been adapted to the musical format of either opera or ballet.
This song emphasizes the odds that the sisters find themselves at. Each with different goals and different dreams.·
The song Rose plays in chapter five to control the storm is “Take Flight.”· The song Snow plays in the solarium during the hunter’s attack is “A Midsummer Night’s Dream’’ by William Shakespeare.
(In the book I call it an opera, but I write better to Instrumental than sung, so I used the ballet version on the playlist.)·
The song that Snow plays to freeze the Fae Slavers in the forest is “The Little Match Girl’’ by Hans Christian Andersen. The Song of Shattered Sight is “Shatter Me.”
Obviously.· During the lighthouse scene with the kraken, listen to “Master of Tides.”· “Zelda Medley” is in the forest when Snow and Bayare get cornered by Grand Wizard Arken.
I needed a lot of distinct tones, so a medley worked for this. (Can you tell when the forest fire starts?)·
The song of Entropy is “Elements.”· The epic fight against Arken is “Dragon Age.”·
Epilogue music is “Kingdom Hearts.”· “What you’re made of,” is inspiring and serves as an ending credits song.· The last video on the playlist is just Amazing Violin Music that I used while writing.
If you listen to the playlist, or if you don’t, I hope you enjoyed learning about the musical inspiration for the novel. Writing each scene was easier when I knew what the music sounded like.
Were you already a Lindsey Stirling fan? If not, I hope you give her a listen. What kind of music do you like?
She has spent her entire life learning new instruments and memorizing new pieces, only to while away her life in a country manor with only her mother and twin sister as company.
If only she could get out on her own and play in front of a real audience.
Rose loves magic.
The things she can do with music would amaze her twin sister, but whenever she shows her, Snow quickly forgets as if the event had never happened.
If only Rose could get out on her own and work some real magic.
When an airship crashes near their home, Snow’s magical abilities awaken. Together the sisters must learn to use their magic, rescue a pair of cursed princes, and discover their own secrets.
Discover the magic of music in this retelling of Snow White and Rose Red.
By way of introduction, here is Kendra E. Ardnek’s bio:
Kendra E. Ardnek is the self-proclaimed Arista of Fairy Tales.
She lives in the Piney Woods of East Texas with her dragon babies and massive herd of mini-giraffes, and she is still waiting for one of of her fifty nutcrackers to come to life and marry her.
When not writing, you can usually find her sitting in a random box, and she’s frequently known to act before she thinks.
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Hello, Kendra, welcome to Angel Kiss Publications. Thank you for agreeing to do this interview.
Thank you for having me.
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When did the writing bug ensnare you?
I always knew that the written word was my destiny (I share a birthday with two famous authors), and I’ve been making up stories since I understood the concept
I wasn’t serious until I was eleven or so and decided to rewrite my own movie version of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.
Where do you find inspiration for your characters?
Anywhere and everywhere. The characters of this book are all based on those of Jane Austen’s work, but I have one in another project that literally developed out a skirt. She’s a Dragon Fairy.
Image courtesy of Kendra. E. Ardnek
What has been your most rewarding experience since publishing your work?
Getting to connect with readers who fall in love with my characters and worlds just as much as I am.
What advice would you give to authors just starting out?
Take your time. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither will your story. Each word you write will get better. Focus on loving your stories, not writing a masterpiece.
What are your favorite books?
Ella Enchanted, That Hideous Strength, The Ilyon Chronicles, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Lunar Chronicles, Emma, Elven Alliance, The Four Kingdoms, and lots more. I like a lot of books.
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If you could create an author’s group with writers from any time period, who would you invite?
The problem with this question is that my brain immediately goes to the Inklings and its ultimate implosion. Honestly, the groups I have are amazing and I wouldn’t trade them for anything.
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A movie producer wants to turn your book into a movie, and you get to make a cameo. What would you do in the movie?
Probably be a villager or a servant or some such. Though I would really want to play the Mistress.
What are your most effective marketing strategies?
I’ve been in the publishing scene for ten years now, and it’s a constantly evolving process.
But the timeless guidelines are—Keep your book visible (don’t worry about being the annoying author who always talks about her own books. (SHOW THOSE BABIES OFF.)
Have a great cover and be able to pitch your book in a single sentence (I highly recommend Finding the Core of Your Story by Jordan Smith to learn how to do this).
Create a community for your readers and promote a fandom. Word of mouth is the most powerful tool, and people love a club.
After their father’s death, and thanks to their older half-brother’s wanderlust, two sisters find themselves caught in the politics of a mysterious forest.
Elinrose finds herself in direct conflict with the wood’s Mistress, while Snowmari hides a deadly secret that could mean her death if found out.
Can their bonds of sisterhood withstand these trying times? Or will they even make it out alive?
