Character Madness and Musings

A guest post by Author Robin Patchen From Small Seeds, Magic Grows About this time last year, I had decided the Hidden Truth series would have three books. Convenient Lies, Twisted Lies, and Generous Lies felt like enough lies in the series, so to speak. I was telling my friends that I was ready to start working on something new when one of them said, “But you should write one and title it Innocent Lies.” I loved the title but had no idea what the story should be about. My writers’ mind got to brainstorming that title, and by the end of the day, I had an image. A little boy alone in the snowy woods. I had no idea why the boy was all alone or what had happened to his parents, but it was the seed. And from that seed grew a story. I added a mother on the run from her former captor, a hero who’d been waiting a decade for the love of his life to return. I added a villain who was also a victim and another who deserved much worse than I gave him. I researched human trafficking and foste...

Title: Web of Frost Author: Lindsay Smith Genre: YA Fantasy Release Date: February 13, 2018 Publisher: Eventide Press Series: The Saints of Russalka Page Count: 402 pages Format: Digitial  ASIN: B078X1K8VP ISBN-13: 9781370549054 Web of Frost by Lindsay Smith  A too-young queen must learn to control her powers in order to save her empire, but can she trust the man who’s taught her to use her gift? Grab your copy of  WEB OF FROST  and add it to your TBR pile on  Goodreads ! Then keep reading to get an EXCLUSIVE sneak peek at WEB OF FROST! The saints of Russalka work their blessings in mysterious ways, allowing the royal family to perform miracles for their people. But the young princess Katza fears her powers. She’s seen grave visions of her bloodied hands destroying her family’s empire. When her older brother succumbs to illness, leaving her next in line for the throne, Katza turns to a young rebellious prophet named R...

  Fire and Bone  Rachel A. Marks (Otherborn #1) Publication date: February 20th 2018 Genres: Urban Fantasy, Young Adult “Gossip Girl meets Percy Jackson in the glitz and grit of L.A….” In Hollywood’s underworld of demigods, druids, and ancient bonds, one girl has a dangerous future. Sage is eighteen, down on her luck, and struggling to survive on the streets of Los Angeles. Everything changes the night she’s invited to a party—one that turns out to be a trap. Thrust into a magical world hidden within the City of Angels, Sage discovers that she’s the daughter of a Celtic goddess, with powers that are only in their infancy. Now that she is of age, she’s asked to pledge her service to one of the five deities, all keen on winning her favor by any means possible. She has to admit that she’s tempted—especially when this new life comes with spells, Hollywood glam, and a bodyguard with secrets of his own. Not to mention a prince whose proposal could boost h...

The Witches of Andar by Ashlie Harris Genre: Fantasy A trio of An-Kishar witches has unwittingly become involved in a royal coup. After saving the murdered king's son, the foursome takes shelter with a traveling theater troupe, hoping to stay in hiding until the Prince is able to reclaim his throne. Fight alongside Malinda, Alice, and Justine to rid the kingdom of the dark magic that threatens to run rampant. Venture into the Hanging Ferns Forest, travel with the Thespian Connection, and help unravel the mysteries that lie within the realm of Andar! "Alice!... You can't slap a Prince!" -Justine; The Witches of Andar- Book 1 Goodreads * Amazon Excerpt Sweeping her graying hair out of her eyes for the hundredth time, Malinda looked longingly out of the small kitchen window as she slowly and steadily stirred the small bubbling cauldron on the fire. Being the castle's head witch did have its perks- this wasn't one of th...

TruthStone Book 1 of the Truthseer Archives by Mike Shelton Genre: YA Epic Fantasy One little lie won’t hurt. When fifteen year old Shaeleen unexpectedly is given a TruthStone, every lie she hears or tells causes her immense physical pain. As she struggles to control her new power and curb the pain, she learns a powerful truth that could thrust an entire continent into civil war. She must choose: reveal the truth and stop the pain – or sacrifice her own well-being to protect her kingdom. For two hundred years the five kingdoms of Wayland have been protected by the stones of power. Now those stones are failing and a darker power is trying to take control. With the help of her brother, Cole and a newfound friend, Orin, Shaeleen sets out to gather and restore the power of all the stones. But will she succeed before the endless lies destroy her? Add to Goodreads Amazon * Apple * B&N * Google * Kobo Excerpt As Shaeleen reached the edge of the...

Title: Valentine Bride Author: Shanna Hatfield Genre: Sweet Romance, RomCom Hosted by: Lady Amber’s PR Two unlikely matchmakers set the stage for love… Fynlee Dale returns to Holiday to take care of her wacky grandmother. Although it means giving up her dreams of a career and husband, she needs to be there for Grams. Carson Ford vows to take care of his elderly aunt after buying her ranch. Comfortable with all aspects of his life, his world turns upside down when he meets a woman who's impossible to forget. They find themselves in the midst of a plot by two scheming old women determined to make them fall in love. Valentine Bride is a funny, sweet romance given a liberal dose of humor through a cast of colorful characters intertwined around a heartwarming love story. Add to Goodreads Buy Link  Amazon Excerpt Fynlee held back a sigh as she watched the older women, wondering how many calls from the staff loomed in her immediate future. Matil...