Fallen Darkness, by RB Austin

COVER REVEAL!!! 

Book 2 in the Trihune Series

Fallen Darkness

The war between Apollyon and the Trihune has begun.

Lucas scours the street in need of a fix. He captures his enemy instead of kills. Spins lies instead of truth. Seeks darkness instead of light. So close to the edge with no concern for the fall.

The map was foretold. Its key long lost.

Sent on a mission to find the key necessary to defeat Apollyon, Lucas meets Kate. Fiery, powerful, unable-to-touch-any-object Kate. As his feelings for her grow, the addiction inside him wanes.

Until he learns she is not meant for him.  

Find the key. Find the way and triumph. 

His future with Kate is bleak. The darkness, too hard to control. The key, still lost.  

Can Lucas win the battle raging inside his body in order to win the war rising on the streets?

Find Fallen Darkness (book 2) on Amazon

If you haven't read Fallen Redemption (book 1) yet, check it out here!

Cade committed himself to saving lives before he learned the full consequences of his life-altering decision. It wasn’t until he was tending his sick wife that he learned the enormity of what he’d done and he was unable to save her from the monster he had become. Consumed with guilt and praying for absolution, he threw himself into killing every Fallen he could find to save the humans he’d sworn to protect. But then Emma, deliciously mortal and completely forbidden, swept into his world, stirring an overpowering desire. Now he’s not only fighting soulless creatures, but also his inner cravings, trying to maintain his distance and continue on his path to forgiveness. He can’t afford to lose control again and sacrifice another love.

About the author:
RB Austin enjoys torturing dogs (dressing her Cairn terrier in knitted sweaters and booties), embarrassing her daughter (singing in car . . . at top of her lungs . . . with the windows open . . . at a stop light), and indulging in the second deadliest sin (chocolate, Swedish fish, chocolate, sour patch watermelons, and chocolate).

This author's love of the sun puts in her in the more-than-likely-not-a-vampire category, unless you're referring to the bloodsuckers in her Trihune series, then all bets are off.

Feeling stalkerish? Visit her website, www.rbaustin.com, and learn where she hangs out on the Interwebs.

Stranger in the Shadows, by Joann Clark-Jackson

Book Two in THE ADVENTURES OF HODGI BRIGMAN Series, by Joann Clark-Jackson

"Hodgi's side began to ache as he chased the dark figure into the night. He watched from a distance as the stranger climbed the steps of the Gothic-style church of St. Anastasia."

Does Hodgi's family vacation to Verona, Italy, turn out to be more than he bargained for? Join our hero and his cousin Amadeo as they follow a mysterious stranger, while seeking answers to the past...as family secrets and stolen artifacts intertwine.

Joann Clark-Jackson's The Adventures of Hodgi Brigman: Stranger in the Shadows is the second book in a series of intriguing short story mysteries that projects the reader on a riveting tale of deception, tragedy, stolen artifacts, and the courage of an ordinary young man.

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Have you read book the book that started it all? 
The Adventures of Hodgi Brigman: Secrets in the Shack, Book One in the Hodgi Brigman Series by Joann Clark-Jackson

Along for the journey, young Hodgi Brigman accompanies his dad on a thirty-year-old cold case expedition to Lake Nakuru, Kenya. How could Hodgi possibly know that an afternoon of taking photos, gathering stones, and scouting dusty trails would lead him to a run-down shack full of secrets, bringing him face to face with the killer?

Joann Clark-Jackson's The Adventures of Hodgi Brigman-Secrets in the Shack, is the first book in a series of intriguing short-story mysteries that projects the reader on a riveting tale of deception, tragedy, stolen artifacts, and the courage of an ordinary young man.

Find Book ONE on Amazon

From the Publisher

Jack Sprat Magazine Issue #1

Attention Comic-Con Fans! 

(and authors!) 

Meet Jack, Issue #1 from Jack Sprat Magazine! 

(FREE download until September 15th)

http://jackspratpress.com/jack-sprat-e-zine/

If you're an author looking for something outside the normal realm of publishing, check out the submission guidelines and theme for Issue #2! (submissions are officially open September 15th.) 

From the Jack Sprat Press website: 

What we’re looking for:

Genre mash-up, inspired by a classic crayola crayon color, no more than 1000 words. It must be a complete, stand-alone story with a unique twist. Make us go, “hmmm…”

Complete 4-page comics, art included, also inspired by a classic crayola crayon color. We like dark stories with a whimsical twist (e.g. Tim Burton or Neil Gaiman). Any style is accepted. We’re fans of manga, superhero, even stick figures. Wow us with your originality.

The genres we’re interested in:
Science Fiction
Fantasy
Horror
Magical Realism
Superhero
Literary
Comedy
Steampunk
Verse

Good luck!! :-) 

The Immoral Trilogy, by Arla Dahl

Made for the author, Arla Dahl

The Mark, Book 1

Be this a witch?

In 1600’s New England, it was decreed thus: "Whoever lies with the beast will bear a mark that is insensible and in their most secret parts, and may be located only through diligent and careful search." 

Accused of witchcraft, Abigail Prescott must strip for the masses and submit to the Governor’s inspection. She is ill-prepared for this shameful, grueling probe as it permits him to see and test her every inch and every hollow. 

Governor Jameson Foster has examined many before, but Abigail enchants him like no other. Before he succumbs to her sweet charms, he must uncover the dark truth of this bewitching. 

Should she feel his prodding and respond to his touch, her innocence will be proven. And this night he will claim her. Should she resist, fail to cry out in pain or in pleasure, then all will know she is a witch who bears The Mark.

The Accused, Book 2

Made for lucky winners of Arla Dahl's Facebook Event

There is no shame in pleasure. 

“Wherefore for the sake of fulfilling their lusts (women) consort even with devils.” -Heinrich Kramer, 1486 “Malleus Maleficarum” (The Hammer of Witches) 

To clear their names and save their souls the accused are stripped and bound before all as they await their governor’s examination. 

At the governor’s direction, Abigail Prescott, herself accused as a witch a mere hour past, will help test the women’s responses, for a witch marked by the devil cannot feel, no matter how gently caressed, no matter how deeply probed. Under the governor’s scrutiny Abigail is to thoroughly examine their naked flesh for the black mark of the beast. 

But the prideful Elizabeth Hobbs withdraws consent. And her fate is sealed. Taken deep into the forest by the watchman, she will remain naked and open to the elements to await her punishment. 

Stirred by her proud tears, the watchman touches her. Soothes her. But when a man succumbs to a witch’s charms, he too stands among THE ACCUSED

The Watchman, Book 3

More prizes for Arla Dahl's Facebook Event

"For when those in authority neglect to reprove sin, then very often the good are punished with the wicked." - Heinrick Kramer, 1486  The Malleus Maleficarum

By yielding to the proud tears of an accused witch, The Watchman's soul may have been touched by evil. Now he must stand bare before the governor, and submit to a thorough and shameful examination.

Though Giles Scott would resist the touch of another man's hands, it is through complete abandon that his innocence might be proven. Since it is only the witch who cannot feel, only Giles' arousal can spare him and another from the the noose. And so, he surrenders.

Yet screams from another chamber - perhaps pained, perhaps pleasured - awaken his fears from his youth, and the governor's touch no longer teases but stings, much like the punishing bite of a whip against the flesh of The Watchman. 

Attend the Event here:

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Event info: EXTRAORDINARY AUTHOR EXCERPTS
from 50 NYT, USA Today & Amazon Bestselling & Upcoming Authors 
Come party with us, chat, ask questions, and get to know these awesome authors! The event will last 3 days. All times are EDT: 8/27 from 7:30PM - 10PM, 8/28 from 2PM - 12Midnight, and 8/29 from 10AM - 12Midnight. More specifics about the authors' schedules will be added closer to the event, so stay tuned!
*THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOT SPONSORED BY, AFFILIATED WITH, OR ENDORSED BY FACEBOOK.*
Party Schedule - We'll start pre-party activities Monday, 8/24/15

Arla Dahl will be featured on Friday, 8/28/15 starting at 4:30

Read the trilogy here:

The Mark, Book 1

The Accused, Book 2

The Watchman, Book 3 (coming soon!)

Book Swag Ideas

Maybe you DON'T want your cover on ALL your swag items...

Here's an awesome idea from author, Barbara Lieberman-- Items that have quotes and messages from your novel instead of the cover!

What a fun way to give potential readers a taste of what they might find inside. I love it!

Orion's Circle, by Victoria Sue

According to legend, when humankind is at its most desperate, the goddess Sirius will send three of the most powerful werewolf shifters ever created to save mankind. However, because they are so powerful, they will need a fourth to complete them, to calm them and help them reach their full potential. 

Aden, a young were, has been his pack's omega ever since, at the age of fifteen, he didn't shift like everyone else. Caught, reviled, and tortured because of his empathic abilities, he knew on the night he was told to run as sport for the pack hunters that it would end in his death. What he didn't know, however, was that on the same night he'd also meet the love of his life and a pathway to answers, because Aden is far more than just a pack omega. 

What begins as a hunt soon becomes a new adventure as Aden discovers that he has not only one, but three destined mates, and his role as lover is far more than trivial. The fate of all humankind rests upon it.

Find Orion's Circle (Sirius Wolves Book 1) on AMAZON!

DRAGONFIRE, by Toni Kerr

HAPPY RELEASE DAY for Book 3 in the Secrets of the Makai Series--
Tristan is caught in a losing battle between the Slayers’ poison and the call of hibernation, while fighting to co-exist with increasing amounts of power that threatens to destroy everything. Jacques and Molajah remain elusive and Tristan must plan his own course of action while he still can.

An uprising in the realm of dragon spirits suspends any sense of leadership within the council and forces the ghostly ancestors to make a choice. They can join the rebellion in support of Tristan freeing the Faerie races, or support the council in their desire to keep a centuries-old contract from falling apart, assuring them time to oversee the world’s progression through an age of destructive humans, in hopes of releasing the races to a safer, less toxic era.

The stakes are high for either choice and Tristan must decide for himself, which of the races will be sacrificed for the greater good.

DRAGONFIRE, book 3 in this urban fantasy series, is available now on Amazon!

If you haven't read book 1 in the series, Descendant is currently FREE from July 7th to July 11th on Amazon. Spread the word! 

The Forlorned, by Angela Townsend

Soon To Be A Motion Picture 

When Tom Doherty first laid eyes on the lighthouse he knew it was damned. 
An advertisement lured him to the island, offering a job renovating the old lighthouse and ramshackle buildings. What he didn't know was that he was the only applicant. None of the locals wanted the job – no one dared. 

Isolated and alone, Tom soon discovers why. Messages from disembodied voices; ghostly visitations and escalating horrors draw Tom deeper into the island's evil past—a darkness that forces Tom to unbury the truth and bring demons of his own into the light.

The Forlorned will be officially released on July 21, 2015,
but is currently available for pre-order. 

Angela will also be hosting several book signings at:

The Bookshelf
101 Main St, Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-2665

Call for dates if you're interested!

Kharishma, by Jenny Nay

Indistinct voices, strange visitations and unusual dreams have begun to plague Nineteen-year-old Khari days before her return from London to her Oregon home. As the occurrences have spawned haunting emotions she thought she had escaped, she realizes she can’t ignore them any longer and begins to surrender to their pull.

Feeling weary and a bit crazy, Khari struggles to cope with what is happening to her. She is forced to open up about herself, only to find out secrets were kept from her by those she trusts the most. She then begins a problematic journey toward self-discovery and uncovers more than she ever imagined possible. But, continuing toward understanding requires Khari to face a dangerous figure, risk of death and a fight for love.

Kharishma explores the importance of family ties, both past and present, the consequences of love and hate, and the power of believing in ones self. It is a story of deception, humility, discovery and the strength of bonds to the seen and unseen. It is a story that will not be easily forgotten.

Find KHARISHMA on Amazon!

Fallen Redemption, by RB Austin

(The Trihune Series Book 1)

Cade committed himself to saving lives before he learned the full consequences of his life-altering decision. It wasn’t until he was tending his sick wife that he learned the enormity of what he’d done and he was unable to save her from the monster he had become. Consumed with guilt and praying for absolution, he threw himself into killing every Fallen he could find to save the humans he’d sworn to protect. But then Emma, deliciously mortal and completely forbidden, swept into his world, stirring an overpowering desire. Now he’s not only fighting soulless creatures, but also his inner cravings, trying to maintain his distance and continue on his path to forgiveness. He can’t afford to lose control again and sacrifice another love.

Find FALLEN REDEMPTION on Amazon!

About the author:
RB Austin enjoys torturing dogs (dressing her Cairn terrier in knitted sweaters and booties), embarrassing her daughter (singing in car . . . at top of her lungs . . . with the windows open . . . at a stop light), and indulging in the second deadliest sin (chocolate, Swedish fish, chocolate, sour patch watermelons, and chocolate).

This author's love of the sun puts in her in the more-than-likely-not-a-vampire category, unless you're referring to the bloodsuckers in her Trihune series, then all bets are off.

Feeling stalkerish? Visit her website, www.rbaustin.com, and learn where she hangs out on the Interwebs.

Pure Innocence, by Victoria Sue

They’d finally caught the madman who had been kidnapping, torturing and murdering submissives. Damon had sat in that warehouse, clutching Oliver, the boy barely alive, and somehow in the weeks that followed Damon never seemed to be able to let him go.

Oliver was broken, in body, mind, and spirit. And for the first time since he had brought him home from the hospital, Damon started questioning himself. Was he going to be enough for Oliver? If he could even find all the pieces of Oliver’s broken soul, could he mend them? Had the horrors that had ripped through Oliver left too many holes for Damon to repair? And finally, if he was going to be able to put Oliver back together, could he stop his own heart shattering in the process?

Find Pure Innocence on Amazon!

Also, if you happen to be in the Tampa, Florida area in July, you can find the author and these sweet little charms at the second annual Rainbow Conference (RainbowCon) at the Holiday Inn Westshore by Tampa International Airport.

Button Nose the Sad Little Bear, by Gina LoBiondo

What if toys could actually feel? Would they be happy or sad? Would they be able to love?

Button Nose the Sad Little Bear is the story of a much loved little bear and the little girl who will never give up on finding him again.

(Oh my goodness! Such a precious story based on real-life events!)  (happy sigh)

Find Button Nose on Amazon!

and

Barnes & Noble

or, get yourself a
Signed Copy on EBAY

Lastly, take a peek at this beautifully made trailer:

Pegasus--A Dragon Tale, by Gina LoBiondo

Pegasus: A Dragon's Tale, written by Gina LoBiondo and illustrated by Stephanie Zuppo, is a beautiful and imaginative story for children.

For hundreds of years tales of dragons have been told and cherished. What child hasn't wished to have his or her own dragon or to fight the great fire-breathers? Pegasus – A Dragon’s Tale is the delightful, heartwarming story of two young bear cubs and the dragon they find that changes their lives forever.

Prince Dayshawn and Princess Kameela are two bear cubs and one day they find an egg which they take home to hatch. A dragon is hatched and he is named Pegasus. Pegasus lives with the bear cubs; however he is released to the wild once he becomes too large. Years later when the Prince and Princess are grown, they are kidnapped and held captive until they are rescued by Pegasus, who then becomes a special part of the family and kingdom. -- Readers Favorite

Find PEGASUS--A DRAGON TALE on Amazon!
and
Barnes & Noble
or,
get yourself a signed copy on EBAY

And be sure to watch this precious trailer. :-)

Society's Foundlings, by Ellie Lieberman

Life's hard and it doesn't get any easier. That's something you don't have to tell Clem, Carver, Sampson, and Math. As they struggle with growing up, they also struggle with feeling abandoned, not only by the society around them but also by each other. Will they find their way back to one another?


Find HERE it on Amazon!

About the Author:
A New Jersey transplant, Ellie Lieberman lives now in sunny Southern California. She works with the fairies on her handmade business, Acorn Tops, when not writing. An avid reader with a bedroom that looks like a mini library, Ellie is a lover of all things purple, basset hound, squirrel, and milk chocolate, with a slight fried rice obsession. Society’s Foundlings is her first book.


Also, check out the author's craft shop! Such cuteness... :-)

ACORN TOPS: Fairy Doors, Fairy Houses, Fairy Gardens and Fairy Bottles
To enchant your world!

Find ACORN TOPS on:
Facebook and the Official Website 

TMI, by Patty Blount

Best friends don't lie.

Best friends don't ditch you for a guy.

Best friends don't post your deepest darkest secret online.

Bailey's falling head-over-heels for Ryder West, a mysterious gamer she met online. A guy she's never met in person. Her best friend, Meg, doesn't trust smooth-talking Ryder. He's just a picture-less profile.

When Bailey starts blowing Meg off to spend more virtual quality time with her new crush, Meg decides it's time to prove Ryder's a phony.

But one stupid little secret posted online turns into a friendship-destroying feud to answer the question: Who is Ryder West?

Find out!! on Amazon. :-)

Shaping Fate, by Kayla Payeur

She didn’t have a name…
She has lived alone her entire life. Her only companions are the statues she carves and the mysterious man who haunts her dreams. One day, a handsome, golden, angry man suddenly appears on her island…

He was death. Literally…
Thanatos, one of the oldest and most powerful death gods, has secluded himself from anything that will cause emotion. Emotion equals a lack of control, and lack of control means thousands of untimely deaths. He lives alone on his ranch in the Underworld, but when a battered, bloody woman is found unconscious in his high-strung stallion’s stall, he has no choice but to obey the call of her swirling emerald eyes.

A secret worth killing for…
Two Gods band together to destroy Thanatos’s mysterious house guest. Thanatos must keep her safe, and also find a way to resist her warm and honest personality. Just who is his mystifying companion?

Find Shaping Fate on Amazon!

Heir to the Sun, by Jennifer Allis Provost

A mad king. An escaped slave. One warrior to save the realm... 

When Asherah, stripped of both her memory and her dignity, learns that King Sahlgren is responsible for her torment it nearly breaks her. Instead, she leads her fellow slaves to freedom. More prisons are scattered across Parthalan, and Asherah vows to burn them all.

Caol'nir, a warrior descended from the gods, is sworn to serve and defend the king. Then a priestess is murdered, and Caol'nir learns that Sahlgren is to blame. Determined to stop the king, sacred oath or no, Caol'nir joins Asherah's rebellion.

What Caol'nir doesn't know is that Sahlgren has promised the demon lord a woman of rare and singular beauty, a woman whose abilities are rumored to rival the sun god’s themselves…a woman Caol’nir knows all too well.
 

Find Heir to the Sun on Amazon!
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Supporting a Great Cause: Swimmers are Readers, too!

Using my talents to raise funds for a great cause! 100% of profits on this book charm (ordered before May 30th) will support the 2015 Team Eugene Aquatics Swim-A-Thon.

What is a Swim-A-Thon?

A Swim-a-thon is a fundraiser used by year-round swim teams all over the United States to raise money for their respective club. To raise money for a Swim-a-Thon, swimmers receive pledges and donations from family members, friends, neighbors, and local businesses (me in this case!).

This year the team is raising money to go toward greatly needed new timing equipment (over $20,000) as well as a 25% increase in pool dues. In addition, a small percentage of the funds received will go to support the following:

- TEAM Eugene has a scholarship fund that allows children to swim year around in a sport that their families cannot afford on their own. Many teams do not have a scholarship fund.




- A portion of the funds donated by you go to supporting the US National and US Olympic Team.

Thank you for your support. Go TEAM Eugene!

Price: $10 each, and that includes shipping throughout the US only. And, you have your choice between a necklace charm OR a keychain charm.

Order through ETSY by clicking here!

OR

Contact me by email to order through Paypal, at tkartistry (at) gmail (dot) com

Please expect anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks for delivery (depending on the level of interest on this charm, and my ability to keep up with the volume).

*These charms are handcrafted, made-to-order, by me personally.
*Charms are water resistant, but not waterproof.
*They look like a miniature book-- but they do not open.
*The back of the bookcharm has just lane-lines and no words.
*Approximate size is 1 3/4" high, 1 1/4" wide, 3/8" deep.
*All materials are acid-free and meant to last.

 <--- back side of this design

*After May 30th, 2015, proceeds from this charm design will go towards meet fees, dues, and team travel. :-)

On a Ring and a Prayer: A Jessie Stanton Novel, by Sandra D. Bricker

Twelve years of marriage, 4,000 square feet of dream house, and a handsome husband. Jessie Stanton has it all… until one fateful afternoon when she notices her BMW bouncing by the window behind a tow truck. Her husband has gone, and he’s taken it all.

The whirling tornado that cuts down the life she’s built drops Jessie onto the sandy beach of Malibu with a thud, penniless and alone. When all she’s left with are the designer labels in her closet and the dreamy Neil Lane rock on her finger, Jessie tries to make ends meet by pawning her prized ring to fund a new business venture: a small shop where her designer duds and shimmering accessories are temporarily leased out to Southern California women with champagne tastes but root beer realities. As Jessie tries to rebuild, she realizes she can’t move on, not without answers. Reluctantly, Jessie turns to beach bum/private investigator Danny Callahan for help. But is she staking her future success and happiness…on a ring and a prayer?

Find On a Ring and a Prayer on Amazon!

A Shot at Happy, by Chris Guiton

28-year-old Drew Kelly knows exactly how to be happy. No work, no bills and no responsibilities.

And definitely no relationships.

Rather than dealing with life’s daily struggles, Drew only does what he wants, when he wants. Like volunteering at the local soup kitchen, reading for hours, and playing basketball every morning with his buddies at the sports club.

Life is good.

Or so he thinks.

When Drew meets the charming but conventional Natalie, their instantaneous connection turns his world upside down. While Drew can’t resist Natalie’s positive vibe, Natalie is inspired by Drew’s spontaneity and is liberated with every unpredictable moment spent with him. Together, they explore a depth of happiness they never thought possible….but are they willing to give up life as they know it just to make it work?

A Shot at Happy is a quirky, lighthearted love story that will not only make you laugh, but it will also make you rethink your life’s priorities, appreciate the value of your relationships, and reconsider what truly makes you happy.

But mostly, it will make you ask yourself: In the quest for happiness, should you follow your head or your heart?

Find a Shot at Happy on Amazon!

Dreamscape: Saving Alex, by Kirstin Pulioff

Sixteen-year-old Alexis Stone is used to getting away from life’s frustration with Dreamscape, a video game she's loved since childhood. As her family prepares to move, a sleepy night of gaming pulls her into the world like never before. Trapped in Dreamscape’s realm, Alex is about to learn that being a hero has consequences… and this time, the stakes are deadly. Will helping the rebellion cost her everything she knows and loves? Or will she betray them to save her own life?

Find DREAMSCAPE on Amazon! 

Click here to win a print copy on Goodreads! 

Fortune's Horizon, by Andrea K. Stein

She risks everything to deliver gold to the Confederacy.

Lillie Coulbourne marks time in Paris while the Civil War rages back home. While translating dispatches for the French Finance Ministry, she accepts a spy mission through the Union blockade. When the captain of the only blockade runner headed back to a Southern port won't deal with women, or spies, she sneaks aboard as his cabin boy.

He refuses to risk his ship, or his heart.

Blockade runner Captain Jack Roberts has never been caught, and he's not about to let a spoiled American heiress ruin his perfect record. After he discovers her deception, he fails miserably at keeping her at arm's length and vows to send her packing on the first mail ship back to England.

When she surprises him with her skill as a seaman and navigator, he grudgingly allows her to finish the run. But ultimately, he has to choose what is closer to his heart - Lillie or his ship.

Find Fortune's Horizon on Amazon

The Cat That Went To Homecoming, by Julie Otzelberger

The Cat That Went To Homecoming is the coming of age story of Ellen Jones, an overweight teenage girl from a single family home. She is under constant attack by her peers, bullied because of her weight and her family's poverty. Through volunteer work with her cat, Hershey, Ellen finds her self esteem and the courage to stand up to her bullies. Along the way, she discovers what true friendship and forgiveness are and tells us how Hershey became The Cat That Went To Homecoming.

"The Cat That Went To Homecoming addresses many serious social issues including family separation, bullying, homophobia, social isolation, and depression. The compelling story is also about fun, friendship, and forgiveness."
—Paula Scott-Ginn, Pet Partners Marketing Coordinator

Find The Cat That Went To Homecoming on AMAZON

Sponsorship in Marketing, by T. Bettina Cornwell

Sponsorship of sports, arts or events can be a powerful form of marketing communication for businesses and organizations. This book introduces the fundamentals of sponsorship-linked marketing, helping the reader to understand how sponsorship can be planned, executed and measured. Drawing on original research, and exploring key theory, best practice and cutting-edge issues, this is also the only book to fully explain how the sponsor can implement successful sponsorship campaigns and achieve their communication objectives.

The book covers every important conceptual and functional area of sponsorship in marketing communications, including:

-audiences, strategies and objectives
-leveraging and activation
-building sponsorship portfolios
-measurement and evaluation
-ambush marketing
-managing relationships
-internal audiences
-public policy and legal issues

Every chapter includes case studies, examples and data from real organizations, business, campaigns and events, vividly illustrating the link between fundamental principles and effective practice. No other book provides such a comprehensive, evidence-based introduction to sponsorship, demonstrating how organizations can connect brands to real life. This is essential reading for all students and practitioners working in sport marketing, sport business, events marketing, arts administration, business communication or marketing management.

Find SPONSORSHIP IN MARKETING on Amazon! 

The Gift of Sunderland, by J.E. Rogers

An Australian Fantasy Adventure!

For all animal lovers, The Gift of Sunderland is an epic animal fantasy in the tradition of Brian Jacques' Redwall Series. A rift has been created in the Ayers’ lineage. Roland Ayers, Guardian of the Forest, knows that he must obey the voices of past Guardians and declare the next in line. When the announcement is made, two estranged brothers will be torn further apart, causing the Forest to rise from its long sleep. Follow Fergal, Waylond, and the rest of our heroes as they trek across Sunderland to the depths of Mt. Olga where evil dwells. It's there they will discover the importance of family and friendship!

(This book is a sequel to The Sword of Demelza, but it can be read as a stand-alone novel.)

Find the Gift of Sunderland on Amazon!

The Sword of Demelza, by J.E. Rogers

Cynric, King of Demelza, is haunted by his past. In an effort to escape it, he wields a powerful sword, commanding his dragon lizards and a malevolent thylacine, to wreak havoc throughout the realm. Villages are burning and innocent creatures are dying.

Erik and Emma, two young marsupials, and Devon, an orphaned red fox, are on their own personal quests; two to save a life, one to destroy another. When their paths cross, these natural enemies forge an unusual friendship. Soon they hear of the devastation caused by the evil king and they realize that their personal objectives must be put aside. Even though that decision will affect their own lives, and the lives of the ones they love, they are determined to help their fellow creatures. They put themselves at risk by joining a motley crew of animals, whose main objective is to end the reign of King Cynric.

A final battle will take place in the shadow of Fortress Demelza as the king’s forces clash with this rag tag band of creatures from the countryside. The fate of Sunderland and its inhabitants is at stake.

From the Author: The Sword of Demelza is a middle grade fantasy where endangered animal heroes roam the pages, and the Australian landscape comes alive! A glossary at the end of the book provides information about the unusual flora and fauna found within the story, and only on the continent of Australia. Wonderful Illustrations throughout the book will help bring the creatures to life. A sneak peek of The Gift of Sunderland, the second book in the Australian Fantasy Adventures, is included.

Filled with profound lessons of loyalty, friendship, tolerance and dedication to a cause, J.E. Rogers delivers a fantasy filled with excitement and unforgettable characters. It is truly an exciting journey, populated by fascinating beings. A must read for every child, young and old!

Find the Sword of Demelza on Amazon!

A Sleep so Dark, by Inara Scott

Haunted…

After watching her mother die in a car accident, sixteen year-old Tandy McIntyre is plagued by violent dreams. Terrified to sleep and losing her grip on reality, she agrees to attend an experimental group retreat with Dr. Robert Gillman, an expert in lucid dreaming.

Trapped…

In the bitter cold of a Colorado winter, Tandy follows Dr. Gillman and his enigmatic son Cade as they lead a group of troubled teens into the wilderness. There, Dr. Gillman claims he will teach them to control their unconscious minds and master their dreams. But when the dreaming and the waking collide, will Tandy ever be safe again?

Don’t Fall Asleep…

Find A Sleep So Dark on AMAZON

YumUniverse, by Heather Crosby

Infinite Possibilities for a Gluten-Free, Plant-Powerful, Whole-Food Lifestyle

More than 150 plant-based, gluten-free, soy-free recipes!

No matter where you land on the diet spectrum, more whole, plant-based foods can enrich your life and improve your health.

If you’re transitioning to a plant-based diet or you just want some ideas for preparing scrumptious veggie dishes, Heather Crosby provides a step-by-step guide to simply adding more delicious, health-boosting meals to your existing routine, whether you’re a meat-eater or a vegan.

YumUniverse: Infinite Possibilities for a Gluten-Free, Plant-Powerful, Whole-Food Lifestyle offers a creative collection of more than 150 craveable recipes without meat, dairy, gluten, or soy. But this is more than just a cookbook—it’s a treasure chest that will help you build health-promoting habits and recipes of your own for a lifetime. As a former veggie-phobe, Heather knows firsthand how overwhelming yet rewarding the transition toward a plant-powerful diet can be, so she offers expert advice for folks seeking to adopt and maintain a whole-food approach to what they eat.

Fans of YumUniverse.com, Heather’s inspirational food website, and new readers alike will discover recipe goodness like her Fig & Caramelized Onion Tart and Almond-Cardamom Cream Chia Pudding with Fresh Berries, as well as divine desserts like Mexican Unfried Ice Cream and Chocolate & Salted Caramel Stack Cake.

A plant-powerful, gluten-free lifestyle is delicious and doable. So, say “goodbye” to the dieting roller coaster and embrace a long-term wellness adventure with tasty, healthy, plant-inspired cuisine.

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You don't have to be a health nut or a foodie to easily incorporate plant-based, gluten-free foods into your life. YU just have to start.

The Boy Who Loved Fire, by Julie Musil

Manny O’Donnell revels in his status at the top of his high school food chain. He and his friends party in the mountains on a blustery night, sharing liquor and lame ghost stories around a campfire. The next morning, as a wild fire rages in those same mountains, Manny experiences doubt. He was the last of the drunken crew to leave the cave, and he’s uncertain if he extinguished the flames. Within hours, he becomes the number one arson suspect.
 



Santa Ana winds + matches = disaster. You’d think he would've learned that the first time he started a fire.
 
As he evades a determined arson investigator, Manny, a modern-day Scrooge, is visited by ghosts of the past, present, and future. He’s forced to witness the fate of his inadvertent victims, including Abigail, the scarred beauty who softens his heart. Manny must choose between turning around his callous, self-centered attitude, or protecting his own skin at the expense of anyone who gets in his way.

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Twist, by Roni Teson

A Romantic Suspense full of twists and turns....

When a steamy incident in the back seat of a borrowed car plunges sixteen-year-old Beatrice Malcolm smack in the middle of a global manhunt, she discovers that the search for her fugitive father has more to do with her than she could ever imagine. With her mother gone, Bea's life is unraveling in the worst possible way as she's thrust into a world of government conspiracy, insanity, and mind-altering experimentation that forces her to make a life or death decision on who to believe—the FBI or her father.

In Twist, Roni Teson has crafted a suspenseful tale of love, betrayal and intrigue with a cast of characters who will leap off the pages and stay in your heart long after the last page has been turned.

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Twice Upon A Time, Anthology

--Fairytale, Folklore, & Myth. Reimagined & Remastered
Joshua Allen Mercier (Author, Editor),
S.M. Blooding (Author),
Rick Chiantaretto (Author),
Richard Chizmar (Author),
Liz DeJesus (Author),
Alethea Kontis (Author),
RS McCoy (Author),
Brian Rathbone (Author),
Luke Spooner (Illustrator)

Fairytales don’t always happen once upon a time. Fables don’t always have a happy ending. Sometimes the stories we love are too dark for nightmares. What if waking Sleeping Beauty was the worse thing the Prince could have done? What if Rapunzel wasn't in that tower for her own protection—but for everyone else’s?

Assembled by The Bearded Scribe Press, Twice Upon A Time combines classics and modern lore in peculiar and spectacular ways. From Rapunzel to Rumpelstiltskin, this unique collection showcases childhood favorites unlike anything you’ve ever seen.

Both traditionally-published and independent authors will take you on a whirlwind ride through fairytale and folklore, myth and majick. Cherished stories are revisited and remastered into newly-treasured tales of hope and heartache, of adversity and adventure.

Featuring stories from Bo Balder, AJ Bauers, Carina Bissett, Rose Blackthorn, S.M. Blooding, Rick Chiantaretto, Richard Chizmar, Liz DeJesus, Court Ellyn, S.Q. Eries, Steven Anthony George, Dale W. Glaser, Jax Goss, K.R. Green, Kelly Hale, Tonia Marie Harris, Brian T. Hodges, Tarran Jones, Jason Kimble, Shari L. Klase, Alethea Kontis, Hannah Lesniak, Wayne Ligon, RS McCoy, Joshua Allen Mercier, Robert D. Moores, Diana Murdock, Nick Nafpliotis, Elizabeth J. Norton, Bobbie Palmer, William Petersen, Rebekah Phillips, Asa Powers, Joe Powers, Brian Rathbone, Julianne Snow, Tracy Arthur Soldan, C.L. Stegall, Brian W. Taylor, Kenechi Udogu, Onser von Fullon, Deborah Walker, Angela Wallace, and Cynthia Ward.

Edited by Joshua Allen Mercier. Cover artwork by Luke Spooner.

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