The Romance Reviews
Monday, December 4, 2017
I've Been Away...But Now I'm Back...Part-Time
Hello. It's me, Loni Lynne...
Yes, I know. For many of you, you haven't heard from me in awhile and it's been frustrating for me. Let me explain:
My alter-ego, Loni-the non-writer took me into the world of reality. (UGH! Not a fun place at times...but hey, it pays the bills.)
She's been working full-time for over a year, day in and day out, doing stuff that makes her not even want to see a computer when she gets home. Her brain turned to mush and she began doing weird things like dancing for exercise in her spare time to keep from getting "chair-butt" as she calls it. (She loves it and is more flexible than she was when she was a teenager!)
Recently I had a talk with her and told her she needed to get back to WRITING! I was feeling left out and I smacked her upside the head and told her, "Hey! Remember Me?"
Well, she finally started acknowledging me again but told me how hectic her life/schedule was getting and that if we could work in finding more time and energy together, we could work something out...not full-time as before, but part-time.
We talked, and she gave in by re-arranging her work schedule to 9 hour days at her 'other' job if I could have one full day every other week and any other free time she had.
We mentally shook on the agreement and she's been doing great to focus on her end of the deal.
But it's not just the book writing an author has to deal with. As Loni Lynne, there is the writing, promotions, marketing, revisions, the list goes on. As Loni - the non-writer, there is 9 hours of work days, two-three days of dance classes, family, household chores, the list goes on. Just not enough hours in the day, week or month. *sigh*
So as of right now, Loni Lynne (the writer) is working on a new novel, this blog, updating my website and trying new promotional ideas. So please, bear with 'US' as we adapt to our new mental agreement. We welcome any advise, guidance and help along the way.
Thank you!
Loni Lynne
P.S. No, I do not have multiple personalities...I'm a Fiction Author. We ARE a collective! (Not Borg, though for you Star Trek fans. We do not assimilate others.)
Monday, January 4, 2016
ROCK MY WORLD Anthology!!
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NINE STORIES > Over 1000 pages long. > That will rock your world! > For limited time only 0.99 cents.
>**Warning Adult Situations 18+ Only**
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Beautifully Destroyed- Beautifully Series by Gracie Wilson > ~Even something once destroyed can be beautiful again
>Synopsis > Life can take you by surprise, it can also put you through hell. My fate was never my own to deal with. It was ruined before I even had a chance. It was a rough start and it hasn’t gotten much better. Hiding behind the walls of my room is how I get through each day. Destroyed doesn’t even begin to describe the way my life has been.
>Finally, I get away and things are looking up. Of course nothing can go right and some things are just too much to bear. In comes the one thing I can’t have. I’ve read so many books and I know the drill. Rock stars and musicians are not for me. I can’t hide when they are always in the light. Something about him makes me want to step into that light, though.
>He is constantly bringing me to new levels and places I could never imagine. The secrets I’ve tried to keep to myself are breaking into my new life. Having him around is helping but the outside world ruins us as well. I either have to take the chance and let him in or push him away once and for all. Every time I pull away he is right back here pushing his way back in. He is relentless, he is everything I shouldn’t have. Those secrets I tried to keep hidden begin to surface, bringing havoc to our lives.
>The world so desperately wants to keep us apart and I might just let it to keep my secrets. Do I sit back and let the world pass me by or do I finally let those wounds heal and have the life he thinks I deserve?
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The Prison Guard's Son- Young Guns Book 1 by Ursula Sinclair > ~ I can only be who I am
>Synopsis > I can only be who I am.
>Pike ~ I never knew my mother. I tell people she died shortly after I was born, that stops any more questions. So I don’t have to say she was a convicted felon who died while in prison. Nor do I have to talk about the fact that my father was one of her guards. He raised me as best he could. The one thing I never had or wanted was a family, he was family enough. The only other thing I ever needed was my music. I never pretended to be anything other than what I am, but then she entered my life and my music suffered. I needed to be someone else, anyone else or I could never have her. She could never know the truth about me or I wouldn’t be there to save her.
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When Karma comes to call by Shyla Colt > ~ What you give out is what you get back
>Synopsis > Rock singer Karma Good is looking to make a comeback after a battle with cocaine addiction and a long stint in rehab. Rebuilding her once prosperous career proves to be harder than she anticipated when a late night recording session turns bloody. After witnessing the murder of her crew, she narrowly escapes with her life and runs to the first person she can find for help.
>After months working on a situation for a club up north, nomad Arsen Smarts is ready for a good time. He’s on his way to the clubhouse to party when trouble throws itself into his path. The steely determination in the girl’s brown eyes earns his respect. Moved, he decides to help her. But he’ll have to win the club’s approval first.
>Add the sexy blonde, Chase, to the mix and who knows what will happen
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Urban Legends ~ Leanore Elliott > ~ Let it burn until the fire is out
>Synopsis > "Let It Burn Till The Fire Is Out" > A brother and sister, Morrison & Swade form a band in their teens. They both come from a long line of musicians & gypsies. Their wayward rock band life has led Morrison to a dangerous turn and Swade to all kinds of temptations. > Competing in the world of Rock bands can consume your life and the ups and downs might consume your soul.
>When Swade meets up with Vale who rocked her world in high school, she remembers the burn from a lost love. Only now, Vale is a rock star and still makes her feel the fire. Should she put that blaze out or let it burn?
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Scorpion Tail (Part 1) by Yvonne Nicolas > ~ Sex, Drugs, Rock n' Roll... and MURDER
>Synopsis > Sex, Drugs, Rock n’ Roll… and Murder
>Four unlikely individuals come together and form the indie band, “Scorpion Tail”. Their wild, rebellious sound and dark lyrics thrust them into stardom in a small town in Georgia.
>When a heinous murder is committed during one of their concerts, it puts the band under an unwanted spotlight. Because of their troubled pasts, they dread what the bad publicity will bring, but it doesn’t stop them from rocking on.
>They gain the attention of Toshiro Matsuda, a tenacious detective from Japan, who is determined to link them to the crime.
>Scorpion Tail’s lead singer, MonaLisa, has plans to throw him off his A-game to protect the band. In a turn of events, she finds herself attracted to him. But, if she gives in, Toshiro may uncover the secrets she keep.
>While Toshiro was never one to fall for seduction, there is something about the sassy rock star that intrigues him. However, he is not the only who has his eyes set on her.
>Will Toshiro be able to catch the killer, before MonaLisa is added to the death list?
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Damaged by Charisma Knight > ~Demons, dragons and dream
>Synopsis
>Ex musician Robert Jackson quit his band, Meticulous Thunder to save his relationship. Now he owes his fiancée, Jade an explanation for his strange actions, but how can he explain the dark secret he’s been hiding? Ghosts continue to haunt him from his painful past and out of desperation, he makes a decision that could push her away forever if he isn’t careful.
>Jade can’t help but to be suspicious of Robert. Her emotions get the best of her when she realizes there’s so much more to her fiancée than meets the eye. For the longest time she’d been in denial, but now she must face the truth. Robert’s crazy behavior and hasty decisions leads her to believe there’s another woman involved and she knows for sanity’s sake, she must make some major adjustments in her life or suffer a broken heart. Can Robert and Jade recover their damaged relationship before it’s too late?
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Opening Interlude (Interlude Series) by L.M. Pruitt > ~ What do you do when love isn't enough?
>Synopsis > Miles Warren has spent his entire life chasing two dreams. One is marrying his childhood sweetheart. The second is singing on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera House at the Lincoln Center.
>But people change. So do dreams. And Miles will have to let go of both for a shot at stardom.
>There are no opening acts in love.
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Melodee by Angela Kay Austin > ~ A Song for Nora
>Synopsis > Melodee King loved few people. One left her when she was a child, one died, and the other she left in Memphis, TN. Her plan was simple, put Memphis in her rearview mirror and only stop through for an occasional plate of Memphis BBQ.
>Riley Walker loved one woman, and one woman only. When she left, he went after her. Six months, he waited. She never spent enough days in the city or with him to give him a chance. That’s all he needed. All he wanted was one moment to love her again.
>With a river of pain and tears between them, will Melodee and Riley ever be able to find the harmony between lyrics and music again?
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The Reason Why. Breathless Series. by Izzibella Beau > ~ Everybody has one...a reason why.
>Synopsis
>What happens when you think you’ve met the man of your wildest dreams, only to find out that there is no way ever, in any shape of form, that he wanted any sort of relationship with you? Do you walk away or do you fight for the first time for something in your life that actually feels right?
>Alabama’s life hadn’t been easy. She was born to an unwed mother, who couldn’t even remember Alabama’s daddy’s name, and top it all off her momma never took the time to stop partying to raise her the way a southern girl should be raised. > After being teased by school mates for twelve years of her life, about how her momma acted and the fact that she was named after the state she lived in, Alabama was going to college. Well, that all changed when her momma got arrested and the judge sentenced her to rehabilitation for eighteen months. Being without a house, money, or any family, Alabama was sent to live with her momma’s friend in North Carolina. > This was a brand new start, in a brand new state, brand new town, and a brand new college. No one here knew who she was or where she came from. She was free to do what she wanted for the first time ever in her life, falling in love just happened to be one of those first time things.
>Alabama feel in love with two boys, brothers and the sons of the one she was sent to live with to be exact. One she loved as her best friend the other she loved because he stole away every breath she took.
>Joshua and Hunter were as opposite as night and day. Joshua was the conservative brother who was a southern gentleman, and Hunter, well he put the word ‘bad’ in bad boy rocker.
>Hunter had more problems than he had solutions. He just wanted to get on with his life, get his recording contract going once more, and live the life he’d always wanted. He never expected to have these feelings again, ones that made everything else take a back seat in his life except for the girl, ones that made him loose control, and ones that had the possibility of ruining his life once again. These feelings couldn’t be happening again, especially not with his mom’s new pet project, Alabama.
>Alabama loved Joshua, he was her confidant and best friend, but she wasn’t in love with him. She loved Hunter, but just because you love someone doesn’t mean they are going to love you back. > Should Alabama play it safe and stay with Joshua and never having that great feeling of longing, wanting, and desire? Or should she take a chance, maybe get her heart broken on the one that rocked her world inside and out and made her completely, utterly…breathless.
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Monday, June 15, 2015
PURE ROMANCE BOX SET IS HERE!!
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| 10 Authors/10 Romance Novels of Pure Romance |
Yes! Pure Romance Box Set is available now, just in time for that summer reading list while you are sunning by the pool, lake or beach...or just finding time between taking the kids on outings.
You'll thrill to the talents as USA Today, bestselling, and award winning authors share their favorite romances in this boxed set that includes suspense, paranormal, science fiction, contemporary, and historical stories of pure romance. This set includes authors: Cynthia Clement, Wendy Ely, Bev Pettersen, HD Thomson, Christine Major DePetrillo, KT Roberts, Alicia Rasley, Buffy Christopher, Loni Lynne and Kayce Lassiter.
And it is available in so many great locations.
So click on your preferred site today and start reading. There is nothing like, Pure Romance.
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And if you love a good party with lots of great prizes, guest authors and fun happenings, check out our online Facebook party going on Wednesday, June 17th from 7pm-10pm (EST) and continuing on for two extended days, Thursday, June 18th and Friday, June 19th from 10am-10pm on both days!!
SEE YOU THERE!!
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER FULL OF PURE ROMANCE!
Friday, April 10, 2015
Maer Wilson Introduces--Ghosts of Modern Magics
Welcome Maer Wilson and her box set of fantastic novels. I am delighted to have her here with us today. She's one busy lady and phenomenal author... say hello!
Ghosts of Modern Magics
Before magic returned to Earth in the Modern Magics novels, Thulu and La Fi’s clients were usually the dead. The Ghost novelettes detail a few of their more memorable cases.
“Ghost
Memory” - An amnesiac ghost hires Thulu and La Fi to find missing money from
his home for his aging husband.
“Unwanted Ghost”
- The couple inherits a furnished Victorian, complete with its own noisy ghost.
“Ghost
Dancer” - Young Danika asks Thulu and La Fi to save her dog from the killer who
murdered her.
“Wedding
Ghost” - Just before their own wedding, the detectives are hired to find out
what happened to another bride ninety years before.
BONUS
MATERIAL
“Lost Ghost”
tells the story of eleven-year-old Thulu and Fiona’s first case.
This
collection also includes samples from the Modern
Magics novels - Relics, Portals and the upcoming Magics.
This
collection is currently on sale at Amazon.
Ghosts
of Modern Magics will be available soon from other online retailers. For
updates or information about the rest of the Modern Magics series, please check Maer’s
website.
Who is Maer Wilson?
After a
successful career being other people, and later teaching others the many tricks
of that trade, Maer Wilson has decided to be herself for a while. Turns out
she's a writer. She's always loved stories, especially fantasy, mystery and sci
fi. Maer was born in the Year of the Dragon and has a dragon-themed room in her
home, but sadly no dragons in the back yard. When she's not writing, Maer plays
online video games, teaches college and reads. Maer is a partner in Ellysian Press, a small publishing
house. She also co-hosts the literary podcast MythBehaving. Maer lives in the high desert of Southern Nevada with
her three dogs, a chihuahua and two poodles.
Her books
include Relics and Portals, Books 1 and 2 in the Modern Magics series. The upcoming third
book in the series is Magics. There
are also four novelettes in the series - “Ghost Memory,” “Unwanted Ghost,” “Ghost Dancer” and “Wedding Ghost.”. You can
find all books and novelettes in the Modern
Magics series at Amazon and other online retailers.
For more
info, you can visit Maer’s website at http://maerwilson.com/.
Maer’s Links (There are a lot, so feel free
to use only the ones you want. The main ones are at the top of the list.)
Maer’s
Website: http://maerwilson.com/
Maer on
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaerWilson
Stop in and say hello to Maer and check out some fantastic novels!
Friday, March 13, 2015
Introducing My Latest Cover--Immortal Angel
My long awaited novel, Immortal Angel is about to be released the end of this month, March 30th. But before the waited arrival I am so proud of the cover that will grace the book designed by Jenji.
So ta-da...the book cover will speak for me:
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So what do you think?
So ta-da...the book cover will speak for me:
So what do you think?
Monday, March 9, 2015
Soul Reborn – Cover Reveal and Pre-Order
I'm so glad to announce my friend, Jean Murray's new re-release of her book--Soul Reborn, Key to the Cursed Book 1. I love the new cover and ooh-la-la--love a 'god' with great arms!
New Look - Great Price
THE HUMAN REALM, HIS BATTLEFIELD
Asar, the Egyptian God of the Underworld, has been tortured and left soulless by a malevolent goddess, relegating him to consume the very thing he was commissioned to protect. Human souls. Now an empty shell of hatred, Asar vows to kill the goddess and anyone involved in her release, but fate crosses his path with a beautiful blonde huntress who has a soul too sweet to ignore.
DEADLY SECRETS BETTER LEFT UNEARTHED
Lilly, fearless commander of the Nehebkau huntresses, is the only thing standing in the way of the goddess' undead army unleashing hell on earth. But Lilly has a secret—one she is willing to sell her soul to keep. If the Underworld god discovers her role in the dig that released the goddess, she will lose everything, including his heart.
Releases April 1, 2015
Get your copy today and have it delivered to your Kindle April 1st.
Ready to read more Key to the Cursed Series?
Just click pre-order for the next book!
Series Pre-order / Release schedule
Soul Awakened
Pre-order on Apr 1st / Release July 1st
Soul Unbound
Pre-order on July 1st / Release Oct 1st
Soul Unleashed
Pre-order on Oct 1st / Release Jan 1st
Soul Sacrificed
Pre-order on Jan 1st / Release Apr 1st
“Only the strongest love can unlock the souls of the Underworld.”
REVIEWS
Romantic Times (RT) Book Reviews (Sept2011) - 4 / 4.5 stars/Scorcher, http://www.rtbookreviews.com/book-review/soul-reborn
Night Owl Reviews: Reviewer’s Top PICK / 5 Stars (Abigail, Feb2013) “The first book in the “Key to the Cursed” series was absolutely phenomenal. Anything that deals with old world deities and is written well always hooks me from the get go. This was definitely an excellent book to begin a new series.” http://paranormal.nightowlreviews.com/V5/Reviews/Angibabi4-reviews-Soul-Reborn-by-Jean-Murray
Bitten by Paranormal Romance – 5 / 5 Alpha Howls, Hot
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
In
her pursuit of a nursing degree, Jean Murray aspired to see the world and
joined the Navy. At the end of 2011 she said a heart-breaking goodbye to her
Navy family and retired after twenty years of military service. Although her
dreams of writing full time have yet to come true, she continues her writing
journey and draws inspiration from her travels abroad. She enjoys spending time
with her family and of course, writing about the “Carrigan sisters and their
mates, Gods of the Underworld,” to bring you the next installment of the Key to
the Cursed series.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Night Owl Reviews--Find Your Next Great Read Scavenger Hunt!
Find Your Next Great Read Scavenger Hunt March 2015
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March 1st - March 25th
Find great authors and books during this giveaway event!
Read book blurbs and get entered to win awesome prizes!
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Thursday, January 29, 2015
Self Published Romance Authors, Beginning Writers and those in the Indie-ustry..I WANT YOU! Yes, you...and, you.. and you over there, and you, you, and even you.
SPIRIDUS PUBLISHING--Loni Lynne.com
I've been fortunate enough to be able to get away from my regular domestic routine for a month and head to sunny central Texas to sit in a hotel suite for hours on end doing nothing but writing, planning and plotting...and that's not even working on my novella/novel! (That's a whole other ball game.)
While here in Texas, many changes in my writing world have taken place (or are about to). In the next few months I will have some fantastic news to share and a ton of fun things taking place. But for now, I would like to share an exciting idea that's been niggling (is that a real word? Eh--I like it.) at the back of my brain for the past few months.
Please...let me explain, No, let me sum up:
Nearly six years ago I dreamed of writing my first full length novel. With my husbands insistence and a few important gifts to help, he told me I had one year to write a full manuscript and have it ready to market. So every day I wrote until I had a story I thought was wonderful...ehhh, the rough draft has made it through SEVERAL revisions since then.
But come to find out, that's not all there was to writing. (What?! You mean you can't just write a story and expect to sell it?) When donkeys fly! All hope lost! Now what to do?
I did the smartest thing I could think of. I joined Romance Writers of America (RWA) found local chapters (MRW and WRW--thank you my sisters and brothers for so much), and learned what needed to be done by those who'd 'boldly gone before me'.
One of the greatest thing about being a writer/author is the companionship along the way. It is the greatest source of friendship and mentor ship I've ever encountered. If you have a question, all you have to do is ask--I don't care if they are NYT Best Sellers or someone who is just starting their publishing process, they will take the time to answer your questions and guide you along. They are a fount of great advice.
Unfortunately though, it's not always easy staying on top of the ever changing market. Publishers come and go, names change, traditional publishing isn't what it used to be as self-publishing has hit the market--but even that is constantly changing. Marketing is now up to the author even for many traditional publishers.
The past three years since I received my first contract, I've lived on the Internet and social media loops/groups to find out where I need to be, what I need to be doing, how to stay afloat and what goals to set. I also learn from my critique partners, writing and self-publishing groups by sharing information and finding out what works for them.
Writing has become a full time business...one that takes up time not only writing but Marketing.
If you are like me, you would rather be writing that next best seller, not searching the Internet (which lately mine has been slow and wonky (another word I like--wonky). Searching from link to link and typing in search words to hopefully get me where I want to go--a legitimate site, which will help me keep my business going, is tedious and time consuming.
So I thought to myself, "Self? Do you wish there was one site you could go to and BOOM--everything you're looking for is there?" And I answered back, "Darn straight, self! That would make my life so much easier."
Well, I'm sure I'm not the only one out there but I'm not sure where to look--and hey, another site to help authors would be great. Right? Right.
So without further ado:
Loni Lynne.com (that's me for those of you who don't know) is merging with her own self-publishing name, Spiridus Publishing to bring you just a site. But wait...I don't want to have to research and blog all the time? I have books to write!
Solution: I am imploring, begging, pleading, down on my knees asking for donations of (no not money) articles, links and information to share in the romance writer's world.
With Spiridus Publishing, I'm not a 'publisher'. I won't buy your rights or sell your book, but I will point you in the direction of where you might find one, or where or how to promote. I'm looking to be a 'writers co-op' of information. Everyone knows of someone in the industry who could use an extra hand...Spiridus Publishing is that 'third hand' to give us a boost.
I've been fortunate enough to be able to get away from my regular domestic routine for a month and head to sunny central Texas to sit in a hotel suite for hours on end doing nothing but writing, planning and plotting...and that's not even working on my novella/novel! (That's a whole other ball game.)
While here in Texas, many changes in my writing world have taken place (or are about to). In the next few months I will have some fantastic news to share and a ton of fun things taking place. But for now, I would like to share an exciting idea that's been niggling (is that a real word? Eh--I like it.) at the back of my brain for the past few months.
Please...let me explain, No, let me sum up:
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| See what happens when your brain doesn't shut down at night? Red Eyes and Coffee! |
Nearly six years ago I dreamed of writing my first full length novel. With my husbands insistence and a few important gifts to help, he told me I had one year to write a full manuscript and have it ready to market. So every day I wrote until I had a story I thought was wonderful...ehhh, the rough draft has made it through SEVERAL revisions since then.
But come to find out, that's not all there was to writing. (What?! You mean you can't just write a story and expect to sell it?) When donkeys fly! All hope lost! Now what to do?
I did the smartest thing I could think of. I joined Romance Writers of America (RWA) found local chapters (MRW and WRW--thank you my sisters and brothers for so much), and learned what needed to be done by those who'd 'boldly gone before me'.
One of the greatest thing about being a writer/author is the companionship along the way. It is the greatest source of friendship and mentor ship I've ever encountered. If you have a question, all you have to do is ask--I don't care if they are NYT Best Sellers or someone who is just starting their publishing process, they will take the time to answer your questions and guide you along. They are a fount of great advice.
Unfortunately though, it's not always easy staying on top of the ever changing market. Publishers come and go, names change, traditional publishing isn't what it used to be as self-publishing has hit the market--but even that is constantly changing. Marketing is now up to the author even for many traditional publishers.
The past three years since I received my first contract, I've lived on the Internet and social media loops/groups to find out where I need to be, what I need to be doing, how to stay afloat and what goals to set. I also learn from my critique partners, writing and self-publishing groups by sharing information and finding out what works for them.
Writing has become a full time business...one that takes up time not only writing but Marketing.
If you are like me, you would rather be writing that next best seller, not searching the Internet (which lately mine has been slow and wonky (another word I like--wonky). Searching from link to link and typing in search words to hopefully get me where I want to go--a legitimate site, which will help me keep my business going, is tedious and time consuming.
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| Cluttered Desk--Creative Mind: HELP! |
So I thought to myself, "Self? Do you wish there was one site you could go to and BOOM--everything you're looking for is there?" And I answered back, "Darn straight, self! That would make my life so much easier."
Well, I'm sure I'm not the only one out there but I'm not sure where to look--and hey, another site to help authors would be great. Right? Right.
So without further ado:
Loni Lynne.com (that's me for those of you who don't know) is merging with her own self-publishing name, Spiridus Publishing to bring you just a site. But wait...I don't want to have to research and blog all the time? I have books to write!
Solution: I am imploring, begging, pleading, down on my knees asking for donations of (no not money) articles, links and information to share in the romance writer's world.
With Spiridus Publishing, I'm not a 'publisher'. I won't buy your rights or sell your book, but I will point you in the direction of where you might find one, or where or how to promote. I'm looking to be a 'writers co-op' of information. Everyone knows of someone in the industry who could use an extra hand...Spiridus Publishing is that 'third hand' to give us a boost.
By word of mouth and social media I hope to establish a site in which everyone related in the Romance Self-publishing and Indie Publishing can share their ideas, links, sites and knowledge of the writing market from the beginning steps of writing to hitting the New York Times Best Seller List. (As my sister told me the other day, 'If you are going to dream...DREAM BIG.' )
There will be something for every romance fiction genre (and books with romantic elements), to start out with, and possibly some self-help books for authors. In the mean time, I will be looking for people with ideas to share as I put together this project of love and give back to those who've helped me along the way, and pass the 'flaming plume' on to others.
I hope to have the site (and publishing name) up and running by mid-February. All blog articles will be posted M-F. I will have pages to support the general mass of romance writing but also pages to highlight sub genres: YA, NA, Erotic, Suspense, Contemporary, Paranormal/Fantasy, etc.
There will be pages of links for industry sites: Reviewers, Bloggers, Cover Artists, Formaters, Editors, Publishers, Promotional Sites, etc.
If this might be something you are interested in please contact me at: lonilynne@gmail.com and put in the subject line--Supporting Spiridus Publishing.
Thank you...your support, comments, complaints will be greatly appreciated.
Hugs!
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| Hugs from Loni--hey, it was the closest thing I had to a 'hug-like' picture. Hugs anyway. |
Loni Lynne
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
ANGEL DREAMS by JODY A. KESSLER BLOG TOUR & GIVEAWAY!
New Release from Jody A. Kessler - Blog Tour & Giveaway! Both novels in this award-winning series will be on sale for only .99 cents for a limited time.
Supernatural boundaries will be crossed as Angel of Death, Nathaniel Evans, risks his eternal soul to save the one he loves, the paranormally gifted and nature-loving, Juliana Crowson. While working with a new client, Nathaniel finds out that pissing off a demon-wielding warlock in order to help a suicidal teen with misplaced sexual tendencies may be the last thing he ever does as an angel. Unable to stand aside, Juliana’s involvement in Nathaniel’s new case quickly develops into a misadventure with gun-toting bikers, table dancing, and a shamanic exorcism performed by her temperamental Native American friend, Chris Abeyta. Can Nathaniel and Juliana’s love endure blood-letting rituals in the forest while helping a terrified teen find the will to live, or will fate and the rules of the afterlife tear them eternally apart?
Read an Excerpt from the Novel:
I reach for her left hand and she lets me take it. “I only want to keep you safe. Is that all right?” She bites her lower lip and then looks up at me. “You can’t be everywhere all the time, can you?” “No. But for you, I wish I could be.” “Certain things are out of our control.” “That doesn’t mean I have to like it, but I know. You asked me what the matter was earlier. This is it. I realized anything could happen to you and I can’t control it. We have just started to know each other. It terrified me, and now this.” I glance down at her red finger. “Nathan. I, you…we just have to stay in the moment. This,” She holds up her index finger showing me the swollen side and the drying blood, “is a perk of my job. Not a deadly accident. If anything does happen to me, or you, at least we knew each other. Even for a short time. Right?” “Getting injured on the job is not a perk, it’s a hazard,” I argue. Our relationship is just starting, so no. A short time is not good enough for me. When I’m with Juliana I can only imagine eternity together, not minutes. The way she stares at me, with caring eyes, and her kissable mouth, it’s so innocent and alive. It makes me want to lock her away in a cell with both of us inside and never see any threat or harm come near her again. “I want you, Juliana. I want to know you. I want to see your face in the morning light and be with you until you fall asleep at night. I want to hold your hand as we walk in these woods, not just today, but always. What I don’t want, what I can’t live with, is a collection of fading memories and a well full of regret.” I watch her closely looking for any shift of uneasiness as I pour out my soul to her. She looks up at me. Her face is open and the honesty I see echoes my own. “We will know each other,” she assures me, and then she seals her words by leaning forward on her tiptoes and brushing her perfect pink lips over mine.
About the Author
When Jody isn’t navigating the terrain of her imagination and writing it down, she can be found exploring the wilderness of Colorado with her family, or in the kitchen baking cookies & brownies - and then trying not to eat them all. She’s passionate about continuing to learn and reads anything and everything that catches her interest. Jody is a full time mom, a Reiki Master, and has taught Hatha yoga for over a decade. Jody’s debut novel, Death Lies Between Us, is the winner of RomCon’s Readers’ Crown award for best Paranormal Romance in 2014. She is currently working on a historical time travel series set in Montana in the 1860’s. The first book in the series, The Night Medicine, will be published in March 2015. Jody A. Kessler invites you to visit with her at: www.JodyAKessler.com, or on Facebook & Twitter
For a chance to win a $10 amazon gift card or a signed paperback of the Death Lies Between Us (An Angel Falls, #1) please enter the rafflecopter! a Rafflecopter giveaway To see a complete list of tour stops, please click here: http://jodyakessler.com/newsevents/
Supernatural boundaries will be crossed as Angel of Death, Nathaniel Evans, risks his eternal soul to save the one he loves, the paranormally gifted and nature-loving, Juliana Crowson. While working with a new client, Nathaniel finds out that pissing off a demon-wielding warlock in order to help a suicidal teen with misplaced sexual tendencies may be the last thing he ever does as an angel. Unable to stand aside, Juliana’s involvement in Nathaniel’s new case quickly develops into a misadventure with gun-toting bikers, table dancing, and a shamanic exorcism performed by her temperamental Native American friend, Chris Abeyta. Can Nathaniel and Juliana’s love endure blood-letting rituals in the forest while helping a terrified teen find the will to live, or will fate and the rules of the afterlife tear them eternally apart?
I reach for her left hand and she lets me take it. “I only want to keep you safe. Is that all right?” She bites her lower lip and then looks up at me. “You can’t be everywhere all the time, can you?” “No. But for you, I wish I could be.” “Certain things are out of our control.” “That doesn’t mean I have to like it, but I know. You asked me what the matter was earlier. This is it. I realized anything could happen to you and I can’t control it. We have just started to know each other. It terrified me, and now this.” I glance down at her red finger. “Nathan. I, you…we just have to stay in the moment. This,” She holds up her index finger showing me the swollen side and the drying blood, “is a perk of my job. Not a deadly accident. If anything does happen to me, or you, at least we knew each other. Even for a short time. Right?” “Getting injured on the job is not a perk, it’s a hazard,” I argue. Our relationship is just starting, so no. A short time is not good enough for me. When I’m with Juliana I can only imagine eternity together, not minutes. The way she stares at me, with caring eyes, and her kissable mouth, it’s so innocent and alive. It makes me want to lock her away in a cell with both of us inside and never see any threat or harm come near her again. “I want you, Juliana. I want to know you. I want to see your face in the morning light and be with you until you fall asleep at night. I want to hold your hand as we walk in these woods, not just today, but always. What I don’t want, what I can’t live with, is a collection of fading memories and a well full of regret.” I watch her closely looking for any shift of uneasiness as I pour out my soul to her. She looks up at me. Her face is open and the honesty I see echoes my own. “We will know each other,” she assures me, and then she seals her words by leaning forward on her tiptoes and brushing her perfect pink lips over mine.
About the AuthorWhen Jody isn’t navigating the terrain of her imagination and writing it down, she can be found exploring the wilderness of Colorado with her family, or in the kitchen baking cookies & brownies - and then trying not to eat them all. She’s passionate about continuing to learn and reads anything and everything that catches her interest. Jody is a full time mom, a Reiki Master, and has taught Hatha yoga for over a decade. Jody’s debut novel, Death Lies Between Us, is the winner of RomCon’s Readers’ Crown award for best Paranormal Romance in 2014. She is currently working on a historical time travel series set in Montana in the 1860’s. The first book in the series, The Night Medicine, will be published in March 2015. Jody A. Kessler invites you to visit with her at: www.JodyAKessler.com, or on Facebook & Twitter
For a chance to win a $10 amazon gift card or a signed paperback of the Death Lies Between Us (An Angel Falls, #1) please enter the rafflecopter! a Rafflecopter giveaway To see a complete list of tour stops, please click here: http://jodyakessler.com/newsevents/
Friday, January 16, 2015
Toni Decker's Shoalman Immortal--Releases Today!
It's finally here!
Shoalman Immortal - Book 2 in The Shoalman Chronicles - available NOW!
Blurb:
Falling in love was never supposed to be part of the picture.
Kyrissa Spears was born with a powerful, and deadly, gift. When she paints, she captures emotions so strong they can kill. Desperate to find a teacher capable of helping her unlock and control her abilities, Kyrissa's search leads her to an artist who may be able to help her.And he's the one person she can't accidentally kill.
After five centuries of pain and loneliness, Robert Shoalman craves release from his immortality. He's all but given up hope until he meets the beautiful and intriguing Kyrissa. She could paint his death and break the curse, but at the cost of destroying her gift and being lost to him forever—none of which will matter if the demon hunting him finds them first.
Available NOW on AMAZON
And for a limited time it's only $.99*.
*until January 23rd. so get it while the price lasts.
SHOALMAN IMMORTAL
Need to catch up on the series? Get the first book in the series IMAGES ETERNAL at one of the links below:
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IMAGES ETERNAL
Who is Toni Decker?
Two authors telling one sizzling story after another about twenty-somethings getting along in their own crazy, fantastical worlds. Both women are wives and mothers, sharing brain cells and characters as if they only exist with the other.
Toni, one half of the Toni Decker brain, is an avid reader of all things Young and New Adult while Kira, the Decker half of Toni Decker brain, devours fantasy for midnight snacks.
Together, their stories are one part New Adult,
one part Fantasy and
three parts of Holy Hotness.
You can follow our journey on:
Twitter: @ToniDeckerBooks and @KiraDecker & @ToniPicker
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Don't forget to check out the SHOALMAN IMMORTAL Blog Hop happening until January 23, 2015.
TWO different GIVEAWAYS happening and lost of fun posts with "lost" chapters, character interviews and more.
Want more chances to win? Follow Toni and Kira on their blog tour!
Week 1:
Jan. 12 - Krista's Dust Jacket / Guest Post
Jan. 13 - Poisoned Rationality / Chapter Reveal
Jan. 14 - The Book Swarm / Guest Post
Jan. 15 - BookShelfery / Chapter Reveal
Jan. 16 - Step Into Fiction / Guest Post
Week 2:
Jan. 19 - Winterhaven Books / Chapter Reveal
Jan. 20 - Jenuine Cupcakes / Guest Post
Jan. 21 - Reads All The Books / Chapter Reveal
Jan. 22 - Read-Love-Blog / Guest Post
Jan. 23 - The Irish Banana Review / Chapter Reveal
HAPPY READING!
Monday, January 5, 2015
New Release--LOUANN CARROLL'S, THE LIGHT and the FLAME
So happy for my friend Louann Carroll's release of her latest Sci-Fi book. So looking forward to enjoying this one!
Take a peak--and don't forget, there is a contest for your chance to receive free copies, too!
Blurb:
Trouble
arises and concern ripples through the Olam. Kate is unable to make the
transition from human to bond mate and her dreams of returning to Earth with
Noah are crushed. Uriel will become Kate’s mentor while Noah is dispatched to
Naresh, his home planet and to his people to whom the Light no longer speaks.
Will Kate become the bond mate she is meant to be? Will Noah find welcome with his people or will they despise him for taking the Light from their souls. Most important of all, will the prophecy of Lucia be fulfilled, or will Belial, demon of Hades, murder her in a fit of jealous rage?
Will Kate become the bond mate she is meant to be? Will Noah find welcome with his people or will they despise him for taking the Light from their souls. Most important of all, will the prophecy of Lucia be fulfilled, or will Belial, demon of Hades, murder her in a fit of jealous rage?
Excerpt
“Enough!”
Belial shouted, causing a comet to rip across the skies of Ursula in the
seventh dimension. “The Light makes
us gods then ignores us.” After
sipping Goshen from a fragile glass, he threw the cup across the room, taking
pleasure as it shattered against a far wall.
“Be
calm, my favored one. Be still.”
“Why
did the Light choose humans?” Belial
demanded.
His
clone shrugged.
When
not preoccupied with other matters, this thought was compulsive. Rejected and
alone, Belial paced his office. At last, he sat in the Reiki hoping it would
calm him. Glancing at Manov he frowned as his clone hovered nearby.
Manov blushed,
his hands trembling even as he tried to pour another glass of Goshen, known for
its calming powers.
The
clone’s dimwitted brain was easy for Belial to read. Replicates were either
exceptionally smart or stupid and Manov was as stupid as they came.
Manov
asked, “Is there anything else I can get you?”
“No.”
Belial, one of the first created souls and a crowned prince of Hades, rose from
the Reiki and walked to the window. He leaned over the parapet, breathing
deeply. The blue cornflower had awakened last evening, filling Corseca with the
most delightful scent.
“The
city is beautiful, yes?” Manov asked.
Growling,
Belial cried, “Get away from me. I wish to be alone.” At times, his temper fell
upon the witless Manov. A pang of guilt surfaced; a left over emotion from his
days with Sheren, his banished wife and mother to his three sons. She had
attempted to make his conscience take root, to flourish like hers, and for her
he had even tried to create one. But when she left him for the Light, his fledgling empathy died, well,
mostly died. It would take eons to get it completely out of his system.
Glancing
out the window, tall towers of crushed corinthen shell glistened in the
lowering light, while an angry ocean crested against white sand beaches. He
heard Manov exit the chamber, closing the door, the raspy sound grating on his
nerves.
“By
the Light,” he whispered. He rested
his eyes on stormy seas, his soul taking part in the creation and destruction
of the planet. He had a fondness for the clone and berated himself for being
cruel, another emotion best left to the ethers. Still, looking at Manov was
like peering into a mirror. Hurting him was like destroying a piece of himself.
The
Light had given first angels the
power of creation and procreation, if the desire was present. Belial had
quickly cloned himself. It was a much cleaner process than birthing and didn’t
require a female.
He
often sat in wonderment, staring at Manov, amazed at the powers the Light had bestowed. The day after the Light came to know Itself angels entered
the universe. Born in varying hues, they had personalities that ranged from
angelic perfection to himself and Lucifer, both filled with jealousy, hatred,
and willfulness. One of the first born, they fell at the feet of the Light in agony, the love filling them
too much to bear.
From
that moment on, he gave allegiance only to the Light and to no other soul, including humans, and he expected the
same from his creator. His bitterness ran deep when All That Is made humans Its chosen people. They were nasty
creatures, always simpering, pleading, praying, locked into their dark world by
choice. Why in Hades would anyone want that kind of life?
Hissing,
he turned away from the window. It was not just humans he found distasteful,
but most creatures in the universe. Filled with things like love, compassion,
and that hateful word, empathy, they roamed the universe seeking to do good to
others. He didn’t want to know what empathy felt like and he had no room for
love.
Rage
threatened to overtake him.
After
all, what had all that goodness done for him? Three sons had he by Sheren.
Three! How stupid could he be? He howled with regret, the window mirroring his
anger as the great change began. Born amidst his fury, the bestiality would
overtake his angelic persona in moments.
Their firstborn son, Haonshalom, he’d killed with his own hand, or
rather talon. He brought up an arm and wiggled his fingers. In a flash, one
elongated, baring a razor sharp spike. He’d driven it into his son’s heart then
killed the woman he’d married and their newborn son.
Biography
Louann Carroll is a Native Californian living in the Sierra Nevada
foothills with her husband, Dennis. Mother to three children, she is an avid
rock, fossil, and gem hunter who enjoys sharing her finds with family and
friends. She is a student of alternative religion, archaeology, anthropology,
and paleontology.
After leaving her position as C.E.O. in the Bay Area, she has pursued her writing career with much success. Winner of the 2010 Crescent Moon Press award for best novel, she has added numerous titles to her resume. She is the author of the Gemini series, A Shadow of Time, a paranormal romance, Journeys, The Adventure of Leaf, and other children's stories.
After leaving her position as C.E.O. in the Bay Area, she has pursued her writing career with much success. Winner of the 2010 Crescent Moon Press award for best novel, she has added numerous titles to her resume. She is the author of the Gemini series, A Shadow of Time, a paranormal romance, Journeys, The Adventure of Leaf, and other children's stories.
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