8 February 2014

Romance is in the Air

Romance is in the Air Giveaway Hop
Featuring Young Adult & Clean Adult Romance
February 8th to 14th
Cohosted by Rachael Anderson
 
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To win a pdf copy of my Valentine story The Wrong Target
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What does Valentine's Day mean for you?
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Headmistress, Tina Blackberry and business tycoon, Ryan Thomas can't control events after Ryan's daughter steals his coveted golden arrow and takes it to school, But put Cupid on the job and nothing can go wrong, or can it?
You can find out in The Wrong Target
 
 
 
 
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My other Valentine Stories are:-
 
His Chosen Bride which is the second book in my Gasquet Princes series and my second Valentine themed book.
 
Prince Henri Gasquet is happy to let his father, the king, choose his bride for him until he meets Monica Latimer.
Monica Latimer is not prepared to risk letting any man close enough to learn about her Gift. A gift that normally has men running for the hills when they find out about it.
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and
Queen of Diamonds
is part of  Astraea Press's anthology
which includes
fifteen fantastic stories from fifteen fabulous authors.
 
 
 
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Love and Diamonds ~ 15 authors - 15 short stories

Astraea Press Valentine’s Day Short Story Anthology
A challenge was made: write a short story of around 5000 words that incorporates love and diamonds. Using their varied talents and creativity, fifteen Astraea Press authors were up for the task.
These are their stories…
Sherry Gloag “Queen of Diamonds”Will Sybil's future be determined by diamonds?
Sherry Gloag writes to The Heart of Romance http://sherrygloagtheheartofromance.blogspot.co.uk/
Patricia Kiyono “Operation Rhombus”
Can a forgetful math teacher find the right formula for love?Patty is a retired elementary teacher who likes to write about the places she's visited. http://patriciakiyono.com
Heather Gray “Even When It Hurts”
Will he help her...even when it hurts?
Heather loves coffee, her family, God, and writing - not necessarily in that order. http://www.heathergraywriting.com
Kathy Bosman “The Engagement Ring”
Could the object of Rosalee’s pain bring hope and healing?
Kathy writes tender romance in Africa. http://www.kathybosman.com
Jennifer Rae Gravely “Love and Diamonds"
He struck out the first time.
Jennifer writes sweet Southern romance and coaches volleyball, her teams having won 5 state titles in South Carolina. www.facebook.com/JenniferRaeGravely
J. L. Salter “No Love, No Diamonds: The Story I Couldn’t Write”
Is that muscular man digging a mysterious hole next door just a distraction from Susan’s romantic story submission deadline, or could handsome Randy be her story?
Novelist; poet; retired librarian; veteran; former photo-journalist; husband; father; grandfather http://www.amazon.com/J.L.-Salter/e/B00D4F1YTE/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1390835362&sr=1-1
Amy Mullen “The Flood”
Sparks fly as the water rises.
Amy Mullen dreams of castles, knights, and interesting ladies - and the writes stories about them. www.authoramymullen.com
Vivian Roycroft “Treasure Hunt”
Men don't do romance worth a hoot. Women don't do adventure…, that is, not until challenged.
Vivian Roycroft is a pseudonym for historical fiction and adventure writer J. Gunnar Grey. And if she's not careful, her pseudonymous pseudonym will have its own pseudonym soon, too. http://taketwoonromance.weebly.com/vivians-blog.html
Liz Botts “Delusions of Love”
Love can make you crazy.
Liz writes YA and adult contemporary romance while homeschooling her three kids in Northern Illinois. www.lizbotts.com
Zanna Mackenzie “One Of These Days”Is losing something precious about to turn Megan’s world upside down?
Zanna writes contemporary, escapist romance, designed to make you smile. www.zannamackenzie.blogspot.co.uk
E.A. West “The Heart of Africa”Diamonds are a girl's best friend... unless they’re bloody.
E.A. West is an author providing journeys of hope, one story at a time. http://eawest.mcphitty.com
Brenda Maxfield “Meet Me in the Copy Room”
Beware when your ex returns to charm you!
Brenda Maxfield writes smart and sassy teen reads. http://www.brendamaxfield.com
Kelly Martin “The Best Catch”
One man. His Boat. And the woman of his dreams.
Kelly Martin writes dark inspirational YA fiction. https://www.facebook.com/KellyMartinAuthor
Kristine Cheney “Facets of the Heart”
A Jewel Heist had Never Gone So...Right
Kristine Cheney is a best-selling author of contemporary & inspirational romance www.kristinecheney.com
Nicole Zoltack “All for Love”
Can revenge ever bring back your love?
Nicole Zoltack writes speculative romances for young adults to adults. http://www.facebook.com/AuthorNicoleZoltack
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You'll be spoilt for choice.
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Available from:
Amazon link:  http://www.amazon.com/Love-Diamonds-Amy-Mullen-ebook/dp/B00I9MR450/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1391650603&sr=1-1&keywords=love+and+diamonds+astraea+press

Barnes and Noble link: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/love-and-diamonds-amy-mullen/1118579691?ean=2940148209317

Astraea Press link: http://www.astraeapress.com/#!/~/product/category=662245&id=33481096
And other online outlets.
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5 February 2014

Love and Diamnonds - A Valentine Anthology


 
Like a diamond there are many sides to writing. And participate in writing, for Astraea Press's Valentine Anthology, with 14 other fabulous, and best-selling authors, for Love and Diamonds has been awesome... and I use that word with care.
 
As those who follow my blog will know, I am part of another writing group who offer weekly stories/scenes/snippets from larger, longer stories that are generated by a single word prompt. (Simply scroll back and read any post with 'TT' in the title.) 
 
Well, writing for this anthology was much the same. It brings out a camaraderie and fun of its own. Each author has their own interpretation of their prompt and for this anthology the title, Love and Diamonds, was our prompt.
 
Each author has written their own story, and by scanning their titles I have to say I am so looking forward to reading the other stories.
 
If you want to know more about Love and Diamonds and the 14 other authors, please head on over to Karen King's blog where my heroine, Sybil, from Queen of Diamonds, pestered me for more details.

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4 February 2014

Tuesday's Tales ~ Field



Welcome to Tuesday's Tales  
This week I am in a different story which revolves around secrets and their consequences. In this scene Roderick discovers that his wife has known about his deepest secret for many years and never told him. Here he is asking her why she did what she did and what happened when she found out.
 
“Why didn’t you carry out your threat and call the police?” Roderick caught hold of her finger that threatened to drill a hole in his chest.
“I did, but when the fools recognised him they backed off, so in order to mollify the neighbours I let him in.”

“That sounds like Ivor,” Laura sighed, bent down and pulled out a silver cigarette case. “Do you mind?” she asked the room in general and acknowledged her thanks when he handed her an ashtray. “I’m sorry, go on.”
“So you let him in, what did he want?” Feigning the need to refill his glass, Roderick crossed the room, stood by the window and watched the two women while stealthily opening the latch. He hated the smell of cigarettes.
“To see your birth certificate.”
“My birth certificate?” her answer came out of left field as far as Roderick was concerned. Why would his birth certificate matter to Ivor Hazlewood? Unless the man was afraid his mistress had named him as Roderick’s father.  “What did you do?”
He noted her recognition of his choice of words. He knew his Celia and assumed his red-headed spitfire probably tried to run the idiot out of her flat.
“I tripped,” she paused, sent an innocence look in Laura's direction, saw the understanding and continued. “My coffee… I couldn’t keep hold of it, and it spilled all over him.”
“Oh my.” Laura’s awed voiced dropped into the gleeful silence. “I’ve wondered for years what happened that night. The kids ran for the hills and didn’t visit again for over a week.” Her hand came up to cover her mouth in an automatic gesture, but her eyes sparkled with amusement.
 
 
Thank you for reading this week's offering, 
there are lots more amazing reads at  
 
 
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2 February 2014

Sunday Snippet - 2nd Feb

 
New month ~ new story.
Today I am sharing a snippet from my short Valentine story,
Queen of Diamonds,
which is part of a fifteen author
Astraea Press Anthology
and due for release shortly...
 

“How could you do this to me — again?” Sybil Diamond stormed round her brother’s living room.” I told you I wasn’t interested, and it’s the third time you’ve pulled this stunt without my permission.” She whirled on Ritchie and aimed her fist low into his gut. It did nothing to appease her rising fury when he deflected her punch. Ritchie worked out more hours daily than she spent shopping.
When she nearly tripped on his discarded shirt she swore, bent to pick it up, and threw it on top of the pile of clothes on a nearby chair. “When are you going to shovel some of this lot into the washing machine?” she demanded; hiding a satisfied smirk at her brother’s wince. He may be a world champion surfer, but much as she loved him, the guy was a slob when it came to his living quarters.
 
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There are lots more snippets from https://www.facebook.com/groups/SnippetSunday
 
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Look out for more information about the upcoming 
 Love of Diamonds Scavenger Hunt blog hop
starting the 12th of February


 
 
 

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