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Comment by Sunni Morris 18 hours ago

Hi all.
I'm a fantasy writer and just published my second novel.
You can check it out on Amazon here:
http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B002SOKFS8

Or on my website here:
http://www.faeriemoundbooks.com/

The Medallion is the first book in a series about two sisters in the middle ages.

Here is the back cover blurb:
This medieval fantasy follows the lives of Alana and Anwen, two sisters from a peasant family who enjoy their peaceful lives until raiders attack. The hamlet burned to the ground, their parents murdered, the girls are left to survive alone. The only object Anwen could rescue is a mysterious medallion which once belonged to a wizard.

Raiders capture, rape and enslave Alana, ultimately selling her to another criminal. Sick and broken she finally escapes and ends up at an inn where she begins to see a glimmer of hope for a better future.

Anwen struggles to her grandmother’s village where she is trained in the healing arts. She is tormented by visions of her sister in the hands of the raiders. She begins to suspect the medallion has powers that will help her find Alana. Anwen eventually goes on a quest to discover what the symbols mean.

The Medallion’s characters face their challenges with determination and courage. Will Anwen discover the secret behind the Medallion? Will Alana find a better life? Will the sisters be reunited?

This gripping and extensively researched historical fantasy of human courage in the middle ages focuses on a fascinating time in history due to upheaval that can change things in an instant. Adult fans of Marion Zimmer Bradley’s work will enjoy this story about strength and ingenuity of women from ancient times.

Since childhood the author has been a fan of fairy tales and magical stories. Anwen and Alana have long moved the author’s spirit to tell their story.

Thanks for reading,
Sunni

Comment by Anthea Carson 1 day ago

I found this book review about Ainsworth, and wanted to share it. Check it out at http://bookmarket.ning.com/profiles/blogs/book-review-1

Comment by Anthea Carson 1 day ago

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Comment by Phyllis K Twombly on November 9, 2009 at 6:07pm

Hello Everyone.
My third novel came out early this year: Martian Divides. It's the third in what I hope to finish as a four part series, called the Martian Symbiont series. In the first novel, Been Blued, an advanced group of people return to Earth because a space virus has wiped out their women. Yep, the aliens are after the womenfolk...although they're very nice about it. In the second book, Martian Blues, a human underground that doesn't think it's being treated fairly stirs things up while the rest of mankind and the Martians try to prepare for a hostile alien invasion. In Martian Divides the Martians have decided to return to space. Much to the dismay of the underground many of them are staying here and even demand a successor for the Martian matriarch they'll be losing.

Comment by Vicki Hopkins on November 8, 2009 at 12:12am

I'm happy to report that on Monday, November 9, Xlibris will release my second book - The Price of Innocence. Below is my summary.

The Price of Innocence is Vicki Hopkins' debut fiction novel, penned to tug at the hearts of many. Insightful, but delicately written, the author draws a picture of life, but allows the reader to paint the canvas of intimacies in their own imagination.

It is the tender story of Suzette Camille Rousseau, a young woman in late 19th century Paris, who makes a difficult journey from innocence to maturity. After losing a sheltered life with her father, Suzette is thrown into the harsh reality of poverty, struggling as a homeless woman on the streets of Paris. In order to survive, she faces difficult choices that offer little hope of redemption.

Her journey takes her from the charities of St. Vincent de Paul, to a local laundry house where she toils endlessly in filth and squalor. To her surprise, one of her customers is the Chabanais, the most famous brothel in France that only caters to aristocrats.

Like a fly drawn to a spider's web, the mistress of the brothel entices Suzette into a world of opulence, comfort, and beauty, but there is a price to pay—her innocence.

Succumbing to a life of prostitution, she meets a handsome English Lord who saves her from the unthinkable. When he spirits her off to another country, her past follows. A man, who refuses to forget his promise, relentlessly pursues Suzette intent on regaining her heart. He only wishes for one thing—to give her love and a life of respectability.

The author transports its readers back to another time and place, weaving facts of 19th century life throughout the story. After careful research into the existence of charity houses, washhouses, and brothels, the results make the story rich and alive. It includes laws and practices of legalized prostitution in France, as well as historical facts and information regarding the most famous brothel of its time.

In conclusion, The Price of Innocence is a stunning tale of two men, one woman, and the symbol of a flower that promises happiness. Penning heartfelt emotional journeys is Vicki’s forte, and her first historical fiction novel is sure to please its readers.

Comment by Janet Fogg on November 5, 2009 at 8:27am

Good morning! I just joined and wanted to introduce myself. My debut novel, Soliloquy, a time-travel romance, will be released January 15, 2010 by The Wild Rose Press. I'm hard at work on a new SciFi novel as well as a narrative non-fiction. If you have a moment, I've uploaded a book trailer for Soliloquy and my website is www.janetfogg.com. Looking forward to getting to know you!

Comment by Mogbolahan Koya-Oyagbola on November 3, 2009 at 8:34am

I spent the weekend upadating my page on this network so if you're a reviewer/book lover check out my Book Marketing page to see if the book is your kind of thing. I have one or two books left to give away for anyone interested in doing a review.

You can access the amazon page for the book from my webpage or blog:

http://koyaoyagbola.wordpress.com/
http://www.mogbolahankoya-oyagbola.com/

Comment by Jessica James on November 3, 2009 at 5:35am

I just found out my Civil War novel Shades of Gray received a 4-star review in Romantic Times magazine (December issue). I've not really marketed it as "romance" (though it is a love story), so I'm very excited!

Comment by William E. Johnson on October 28, 2009 at 12:12pm

Today I taped an interview about "The Seeds of Love...and War: Still Shaggin' for a Shillin'" at a local NBC TV station, in the costume of John Hancock, a main character in the novel. As a note to historical fiction authors, I should emphasize that the only reason I got the publicity is that the host wanted "Hancock" on the show. These days every author needs a hook and your historical characters are there to help.

Again, we have organized a "Historical Fiction" group to join on this website.

Comment by Jennifer on October 27, 2009 at 2:25pm

Just a head's up about Nanowrimo related contests running through November on the Editor Jennifer website:

Week One: Best First Line Contest - because that might be the only thing we've written so far. Prize: Getting Into Character, by Brandilyn Collins. Contest opens Nov. 1, 2009, Deadline 11:59 pm Pacific time Nov. 6, 2009, Winner announced Nov. 7, 2009.

Week Two: Best Character Intro Contest - send me the three paragraphs during which a character first appears in your novel (750 word limit). Prize: Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, by Renni Brown and Dave King. Contest opens Nov. 8, 2009, Deadline 11:59 pm Pacific time Nov. 13, 2009, Winner announced Nov. 14, 2009.

Week Three: Best Dialogue Contest - submit a terrific dialogue between two or more characters (750 word limit). Prize: Plot & Structure, by James Scott Bell. Contest opens Nov. 15, 2009, Deadline 11:59 pm Pacific time Nov. 20, 2009, Winner announced Nov. 21, 2009.

Week Four: Best Novel Pitch - submit your pitch and see if it's an attention-getter! (300 word limit). Prize: Writing the Breakout Novel, by Donald Maass and $20.00 USD cash prize! Contest opens Nov. 22, 2009 Deadline 11:59 pm Pacific time Nov. 27, 2009, Winner announced Nov. 28, 2009.

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