Every year Katie buys a sheep through World Vision. They provide resources to families and communities around the world, including farm animals! Someone somewhere will get a sheep.
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Showing posts with label charity. Show all posts
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Monday, October 14, 2024
New Release: Shadows & Verse: Classic Dark Poems with Celebrity Commentary from WordFire Press
From WordFire Press
Shadows & Verse is a charity anthology intended to fund scholarships and other resources for emerging writers. There is no other poetry collection like this. It is deeply personal and also a resource for teaching, learning, healing, and understanding.
Editor: Jonathan Maberry
October 15, 2024
Library of Congress Control Number: 2024937323
306 pages
A very special collection of poems and song lyrics that explore ‘darkness’ in all its many forms— the supernatural, grief, PTSD, loss, the unknown, death, and even joy.
Darkness itself is not always bad or negative. This volume collects poems about darkness by some of the greatest writers of all time –including Edgar Allan Poe, Robert Frost, Langston Hughes, William Butler Yeats, John Donne, and many others.
Each poem was selected by one of today’s top creators who also provided insightful commentary. Contributors include writers (Neil Gaiman, RL Stine, Alma Katsu, Laurell K. Hamilton, Charlaine Harris, and many others), actors (Amber Benson, Harold Perrineau, etc), filmmakers (Shane Black, John Russo, etc), and more.
There are also short essays from health care professionals who explore and explain the nature of darkness.
Website
Jonathan Maberry is a New York Times bestselling author, #1 Audible bestseller, 5-time Bram Stoker Award-winner, 4-time Scribe Award winner, Inkpot Award winner, comic book writer, and producer. He is the author of 50 novels, 160 short stories, 16 short story collections, 27 graphic novels, 14 nonfiction books, and has edited 26 anthologies. He is the president of the International Association of Media Tie-in Writers, and editor of Weird Tales Magazine. Find him at www.jonathanmaberry.com.
Friday, February 16, 2024
Pre-order: The Haunted Zone: A Horror Anthology by Women Military Veterans
The Haunted Zone: A Horror Anthology by Women Military Veterans
Releases: April 4, 2024
Now available for preorder: The Haunted Zone: A Horror Anthology by Women Military Veterans at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Boos A Million. Kindle and paperback at Amazon. Paperback and hardcover at Barnes and Noble. Paperback only at Books a Million. Releases April 4, 2024. (I have a short story and a poem included in this anthology.)
You’ve never read an anthology like this one!
Twenty-one authors and two graphic artists, all women veterans, come together for the first time to deliver deeply disturbing short stories and poetry as only they can deliver. They fill the pages with classic horrors including ghastly creatures and frightening forests as well as other deeply terrifying issues such as the trauma of war, loss, and revenge to name a few. These women warriors delve deep into the abyss and unravel the emotions and darkness entwined in these topics—weaving haunting tales that bring us together in our humanity.
Are you brave enough to venture forward? Open the spine if you dare.
For their Women Veterans' Programs
a 501(c)(3) charitable organization
For more information, visit www.nvf.org
Friday, December 29, 2023
Got books to re-home? Check out Operation Paperback
https://www.operationpaperback.org/
Here is a list of veterans and troops wanting books but haven't gotten any this year. All you have to do is pick a person, email Marisa, she'll send you the address and you mail the book (s). Just one book is more than enough!
Welcome to our End Of The Year PUSH For Shipments!
If you’ve been reading all of our emails lately, THANK YOU! We know there have been an unusual number of requests sent lately!
Remember – and I always say this – one book isn’t “too small a number” to send. If that’s what you have and you are willing to share it with a veteran or soldier, please do so. Your thoughtfulness goes such a long way -- in fact, here’s a snippet from an email received not too long ago:
"Thank you so much! You would be surprised by the number of individuals who look for a book to hold. It warms my heart, and I too am one who enjoys physically holding a book.”The list below contains folks who are coming off our mailing list early next year, and they either haven’t received a shipment yet or have not received one in some time. It would be great if we could get a shipment out to everyone on this list.
The process – review the list below to see if you have any books that match the genres of the individual requests. These requests do NOT need large quantities – 1 book, 5 books, is perfectly fine to send. Email me with the number and name of the person you want to help support, along with the genres you are going to send.
I will respond to your email with the address information. You ship the books and then email me with the quantity sent. I will record the shipment in our system. And that’s it – all done!
FYI – the “non-standard” genre requests are always the hardest to fulfill – fantasy, any of the non-fiction genres, finance, true crime, etc. If you have these to send, it would be amazing!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Here's the list.
Marisa Falbo
Operation Paperback
EMAIL: marisa@operationpaperback.org
******
For the Veterans – Hardcover or Paperbacks
1 - Allen, N. - Action/Adventure, Classic Literary Fiction, Fantasy, History, Women's Fiction, Biographies, Historical Fiction, Contemporary Literary Fiction, Finance/Investing, Self-help, Leadership/Management, Military History, Poetry, Military Fiction, Philosophy, Crafts and Hobbies, Home and Gardening, Personal Growth, Business and Economics, Cookbooks
2 - Johnson, R. - Action/Adventure, Fantasy, Audio Books (CD only), Finance/Investing, Travel, Movies (DVD only), Magazines (Current Year Only), Graphic Novels/Comics, Self-help, Poetry, Sports, Philosophy, Crafts and Hobbies, Home and Gardening, Personal Growth, Large Print Books, Mythology
3 - McLean, T. - Fantasy, History, Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction, Suspense/Thrillers, True Crime, Biographies, Historical Fiction, Puzzle Books, Graphic Novels/Comics, Self-help, Cozy Mysteries, Poetry, Philosophy, Mythology *** THIS ADDRESS PREFERS SMALL PACKAGES OF 5 BOOKS OR LESS
4 - Evelyn, T. - Classic Literary Fiction, Fantasy, History, Science Fiction, Suspense/Thrillers, Women's Fiction, True Crime, Historical Fiction, Contemporary Literary Fiction, Travel, Self-help, Military History, Cozy Mysteries, Poetry, Military Fiction, Philosophy, Personal Growth, Mythology
5 - Francois, A. - Historical Fiction, Contemporary Literary Fiction *** THIS ADDRESS PREFERS SMALL PACKAGES OF 5 BOOKS OR LESS
6 - Glasstetter, G. - History, Finance/Investing, Leadership/Management, Military History, Personal Growth, Business and Economics, Cookbooks
7 - Miller, R. - Action/Adventure, Science Fiction, Historical Fiction, Contemporary Literary Fiction, Movies (DVD only), Magazines (Current Year Only), Cozy Mysteries, Military Fiction, Crafts and Hobbies, Home and Gardening *** THIS ADDRESS PREFERS SMALL PACKAGES OF 5 BOOKS OR LESS
8 – Goldberg, S. - History, Mystery, Suspense/Thrillers, Westerns, Historical Fiction, Movies (DVD only), Sports, Large Print Books, Mythology
9 - Berrios, M. - Horror, Graphic Novels/Comics
10 - Evans, V. - Action/Adventure, Classic Literary Fiction, Mystery, Historical Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Sports *** THIS ADDRESS PREFERS SMALL PACKAGES OF 5 BOOKS OR LESS
11 - Gil Vargas, J. - Action/Adventure, Current Events/Political Affairs, Fantasy, History, Mystery, Science Fiction, Suspense/Thrillers, True Crime, Puzzle Books, Audio Books (CD only), Finance/Investing, Travel, Movies (DVD only), Magazines (Current Year Only), Graphic Novels/Comics, Self-help, Leadership/Management, Military History, Poetry, Military Fiction, Sports, Philosophy, Crafts and Hobbies, Personal Growth, Business and Economics, Mythology
12 - Lindsey, J. - Action/Adventure, Classic Literary Fiction, Fantasy, History, Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction, Suspense/Thrillers, Biographies, Historical Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Military Fiction, Philosophy, Mythology
13 - Melendez Family - Action/Adventure, Fantasy, Puzzle Books, Travel, Movies (DVD only), Graphic Novels/Comics, Self-help, Poetry, Crafts and Hobbies
14 - Miller, E. - Action/Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery, Science Fiction, Suspense/Thrillers, True Crime, Graphic Novels/Comics, Cozy Mysteries *** THIS ADDRESS PREFERS SMALL PACKAGES OF 5 BOOKS OR LESS
For the Troops – Paperbacks only, please
15 - Handy, C. - Classic Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Finance/Investing, Self-help, Leadership/Management, Crafts and Hobbies *** THIS ADDRESS PREFERS SMALL PACKAGES OF 5 BOOKS OR LESS
16 - Hearron, C. - Action/Adventure, Classic Literary Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Historical Fiction, Contemporary Literary Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comics, Leadership/Management, Military History, Military Fiction
17 - La Pierre, J. - Fantasy, Science Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comics
18 - McKinney, S. - True Crime, Biographies, Finance/Investing, Magazines (Current Year Only), Self-help, Leadership/Management *** THIS ADDRESS PREFERS SMALL PACKAGES OF 5 BOOKS OR LESS
19 - Sung, K - Leadership/Management, Military History *** THIS ADDRESS PREFERS SMALL PACKAGES OF 5 BOOKS OR LESS
20 - Bernardi, A. - Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction, Finance/Investing, Graphic Novels/Comics, Leadership/Management, Personal Growth, Mythology
21 - Calderon, M. - Action/Adventure, Current Events/Political Affairs, Fantasy, History, Mystery, Science Fiction, True Crime, Biographies, Puzzle Books, Finance/Investing, Travel, Magazines (Current Year Only), Graphic Novels/Comics, Leadership/Management, Military History, Poetry, Sports, Crafts and Hobbies, Home and Gardening, Personal Growth, Business and Economics, Large Print Books
22 - Zeck, C. - Action/Adventure, History, True Crime, Puzzle Books, Finance/Investing, Self-help, Military History, Personal Growth
23 - Blasio, Z. - Action/Adventure, Classic Literary Fiction, History, Horror, Science Fiction, Suspense/Thrillers, True Crime, Biographies, Contemporary Literary Fiction, Military History *** THIS ADDRESS PREFERS SMALL PACKAGES OF 5 BOOKS OR LESS
24 - Cobb, Q. - Mystery, Suspense/Thrillers, True Crime *** THIS ADDRESS PREFERS SMALL PACKAGES OF 5 BOOKS OR LESS
25 - Daughtery, G. - Fantasy *** THIS ADDRESS PREFERS SMALL PACKAGES OF 5 BOOKS OR LESS
26 - Harter, T. - Fantasy, History, Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction, Puzzle Books, Graphic Novels/Comics
27 - Jiles, O. - Mystery, True Crime, Contemporary Literary Fiction, Travel, Leadership/Management, Personal Growth
28 - Melendez, A. - Action/Adventure, Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction, Puzzle Books, Travel, Movies (DVD only), Graphic Novels/Comics *** THIS ADDRESS PREFERS SMALL PACKAGES OF 5 BOOKS OR LESS
29 - Patriquin, N. - Action/Adventure, History, Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction, Suspense/Thrillers, Westerns, True Crime, Historical Fiction, Finance/Investing, Self-help, Leadership/Management, Military History, Military Fiction, Philosophy, Personal Growth, Business and Economics, Mythology *** THIS ADDRESS PREFERS SMALL PACKAGES OF 5 BOOKS OR LESS
30 - Zielinski, J. - Action/Adventure, Biographies, Finance/Investing, Travel, Leadership/Management, Military History, Personal Growth, Business and Economics
31 - Buchinski, T. - Mystery, Suspense/Thrillers, Historical Fiction, Cozy Mysteries
32 - Fletcher, J. - Current Events/Political Affairs, Sports, Home and Gardening, Cookbooks
33 - Hendricks, G. - Action/Adventure, Classic Literary Fiction, History, Mystery, Science Fiction, Suspense/Thrillers, Westerns, Biographies, Historical Fiction, Puzzle Books, Finance/Investing, Self-help, Leadership/Management, Military History, Military Fiction, Sports, Philosophy, Business and Economics
34 - Hinkley, C. – Fantasy, Romance *** THIS ADDRESS PREFERS SMALL PACKAGES OF 5 BOOKS OR LESS
35 - Meaney, D. - Action/Adventure, Classic Literary Fiction, Current Events/Political Affairs, Fantasy, History, Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction, Suspense/Thrillers, Westerns, True Crime, Biographies, Historical Fiction, Contemporary Literary Fiction, Puzzle Books, Travel, Magazines (Current Year Only), Graphic Novels/Comics, Self-help, Military History, Cozy Mysteries, Military Fiction, Sports, Crafts and Hobbies, Home and Gardening, Personal Growth, Business and Economics, Cookbooks
36 - Mott, A. - Action/Adventure, Mystery, Suspense/Thrillers, True Crime, Movies (DVD only), Graphic Novels/Comics, Cozy Mysteries
37 - Saulmon, D. - Current Events/Political Affairs, True Crime, Biographies, Finance/Investing, Travel, Sports, Personal Growth
38 - Smith, W. - Science Fiction, Self-help *** THIS ADDRESS PREFERS SMALL PACKAGES OF 5 BOOKS OR LESS
39 - Davenport, I. - Current Events/Political Affairs, History, Graphic Novels/Comics, Military History, Sports *** THIS ADDRESS PREFERS SMALL PACKAGES OF 5 BOOKS OR LESS
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
New Release: Pets in Space #7 Sci-fi Anthology
This is my stop during the book blitz for Pets in Space 7. Pets in Space 7 is a limited edition anthology with 13 brand-new action-packed science fiction romance stories with pets as an integral part of the action.
10% of all pre-orders and the first month’s royalties of Pets in Space 7 will be donated to the Hero-Dogs.org charity.
Pets in Space links
Website-Twitter-Newsletter
Pets in Space® Facebook Readers Group
Website-Twitter-Newsletter
Pets in Space® Facebook Readers Group
4 October 2022
By S.E. Smith, R.J. Blain, Grace Goodwin, Skye MacKinnon, Carol Van Natta, Honey Phillips, Carysa Locke, S.J. Pajonas, JC Hay, Kyndra Hatch, Leslie Chase, Winnie Winkle and Candace Colt
Genre: Science Fiction Romance
Age category: Adult
Pets in Space® is back for a new year of adventures!
Pets in Space is back and better than ever! Featuring 13 original, never-before-released stories from some of today's bestselling science fiction romance authors, starring your favorite sci-fi pets. These furry, feathered, and slightly alien friends are always ready for a new adventure with their two-legged human and alien companions. From dogs to cats to sea creatures and unicorns, these romantic tales show that pets are more than just animals – they’re family.
This limited-edition anthology includes novellas by some of the biggest names in science fiction romance. New York Times Bestseller S.E. Smith and USA Today Bestsellers R.J. Blain, Grace Goodwin, Skye MacKinnon, Carol Van Natta, Honey Phillips, Carysa Locke, S.J. Pajonas, JC Hay, and Kyndra Hatch, plus Leslie Chase, Winnie Winkle, and Candace Colt.
The Pets in Space 7 authors continue their vital support of Hero-Dogs.org, the non-profit charity that improves quality of life for veterans of the U.S. military and first-responders with disabilities.
Don't miss out — grab this limited-edition anthology before it's too late!
Genre: Science Fiction Romance
Age category: Adult
Pets in Space® is back for a new year of adventures!
Pets in Space is back and better than ever! Featuring 13 original, never-before-released stories from some of today's bestselling science fiction romance authors, starring your favorite sci-fi pets. These furry, feathered, and slightly alien friends are always ready for a new adventure with their two-legged human and alien companions. From dogs to cats to sea creatures and unicorns, these romantic tales show that pets are more than just animals – they’re family.
This limited-edition anthology includes novellas by some of the biggest names in science fiction romance. New York Times Bestseller S.E. Smith and USA Today Bestsellers R.J. Blain, Grace Goodwin, Skye MacKinnon, Carol Van Natta, Honey Phillips, Carysa Locke, S.J. Pajonas, JC Hay, and Kyndra Hatch, plus Leslie Chase, Winnie Winkle, and Candace Colt.
The Pets in Space 7 authors continue their vital support of Hero-Dogs.org, the non-profit charity that improves quality of life for veterans of the U.S. military and first-responders with disabilities.
Don't miss out — grab this limited-edition anthology before it's too late!
The Authors:
- S.E. Smith: https://sesmithfl.com/
- R.J. Blain: https://www.thesneakykittycritic.com/
- Grace Goodwin: http://gracegoodwin.com/
- Skye MacKinnon: https://skyemackinnon.com/index.html
- Carol Van Natta: https://author.carolvannatta.com/
- Honey Phillips: https://www.honeyphillips.com/
- Carysa Locke: https://www.carysalocke.com/
- S.J. Pajonas: https://www.spajonas.com/
- JC Hay: http://jchay.com/
- Kyndra Hatch: https://kyndrahatch.com/
- Leslie Chase: https://leslie-chase.com/
- Winnie Winkle: https://wwinkle.com/
- Candace Colt: https://candacecolt.com/
Hero-Dogs Charity
Proud supporters of Hero-Dogs.org, Pets in Space® authors have donated over $16,500 in the past six years to help place specially trained dogs with veterans and first responders. 10% of all pre-orders and the first month’s royalties of Pets in Space 7 will again go to Hero-Dogs.org. Open your hearts and grab your limited release copy of Pets in Space 7 today so they can continue to assist this worthy charity!
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
99 cents Pre-order: Not Well Behaved Women: A Steamy Romance Charity Anthology
August 16, 2022
ASIN: B0B3NDZFTM
Publisher: Swoon Worthy
Genre: Romance, Romance Anthology, Charity Anthology
She knows what she wants and isn’t afraid to take it.
NOT WELL BEHAVED WOMEN is a romance anthology with stories ranging from steamy to downright scorching!
Deliciously dark, heart-pounding romantic suspense, swoon-worthy sports romance, unpredictable alpha shifters, mysteriously dark vampire lovers, or ghost encounters. Whatever you’re in the mood to read, you’ll find your next steamy romance in this collection.
This collection contains previously published books bundled together for the first time to support reproductive rights. It’s only available for a LIMITED TIME, so grab it before it’s gone! We’re not affiliated with or endorsed by the Center for Reproductive Rights. We’re simply authors who want to help.
A.C. James
NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
Publisher: Swoon Worthy
Genre: Romance, Romance Anthology, Charity Anthology
She knows what she wants and isn’t afraid to take it.
NOT WELL BEHAVED WOMEN is a romance anthology with stories ranging from steamy to downright scorching!
Deliciously dark, heart-pounding romantic suspense, swoon-worthy sports romance, unpredictable alpha shifters, mysteriously dark vampire lovers, or ghost encounters. Whatever you’re in the mood to read, you’ll find your next steamy romance in this collection.
This collection contains previously published books bundled together for the first time to support reproductive rights. It’s only available for a LIMITED TIME, so grab it before it’s gone! We’re not affiliated with or endorsed by the Center for Reproductive Rights. We’re simply authors who want to help.
Pre-Order for just .99
Price changes to 3.99 on Release Day
Featured Authors
NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
A.C. James writes paranormal romance books for adults and erotica, including Eternal Ever After (rebranded as Eternal Lover), which was featured in the bestselling Spice Box anthology. Her Ever Dark Immortals series, which begins with Eternal Lover, has been described as “brimming with sensuality” and “romantic and sizzling hot.” The Isle of Horse Shifters series starts with Ride: Awakening, and is “lighthearted” that is a “joy ride from beginning to end.”
Ann Gimpel
USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
Ann Gimpel is a USA Today bestselling author. A lifelong aficionado of the unusual, she began writing speculative fiction many years ago. Her short fiction has appeared in many webzines and anthologies. Her books run the gamut from urban fantasy to paranormal romance. Once upon a time, she nurtured clients. Now she nurtures dark, gritty fantasy stories that push hard against reality.
Bianca Sommerland
USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
Bianca Sommerland, author of the award winning Dartmouth Cobras series, was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec. After hitting the USA TODAY Bestsellers list, and being invited to teach several classes on writing in the sports and BDSM genre, they retreated to their writing cave and can still be found there, doing what they've always done. Which is writing whatever the characters tell them to.
When not reading neurotically or writing as though the fate of the world rests on their keyboard, they are either watching hockey or teaching their children the beauty of a classic, steel pony while reminiscing about their days in Auto Body Mechanics. Their dream is to one day own enough land to park a few junkers on so they can work on restorations in their spare time. They also wants a pony. And while we’re sharing their wishlist, owning a tank is somewhere around number 5. Not that they would use it unless there’s a zombie apocalypse, but they do like to be prepared.
Their time is balanced with utmost care between ‘normal’ family life, and being lured into the fictional realm where their characters reside. For the most part, they succeed.
lair Babylon
USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
"I'm passionate about books and literature. The best books are intense, enthralling stories that readers can get lost in for days. Books delve into what it means to be human and connect us to each other. Books allow us to live all our possible lives. Books open us to loving each other and the world more. I write intense, deeply imagined romance novels for serious readers because the world needs more love." ~~Blair Babylon
Blair Babylon is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author who used to publish literary fiction. Because professional reviews of her other fiction usually included the caveat that there was too much deviant sex and too much interesting plot, she decided to abandon all literary pretensions, let her freak flag fly, and write hot, sexy, suspenseful romance.
Raine Miller writing as Brit DeMille
NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
Brit DeMille is the alter ego of New York Times Bestselling Author, Raine Miller, having an absolute blast writing books quite different from what she writes as Raine.
Stories about sexy billionaires (millionaires make the cut too) who fall in instalove with young women who may or may not be virgins, and then go on to make adorable babies together are her favorite themes. In addition to the billionaires, hot hockey players are at the top of her list of favorite heroes, along with royals and ex-military bodyguards.
You can find more of her stories online at www.rainemiller.com/brit-demille.
Candice Gilmer
NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
It took getting grounded for Candice Gilmer to realize her imagination was much more interesting than the real world. She started writing out imaginative stories in high school, and published her first book in 2008. Since then, she's published 30+ books, hit the New York Times and USA Today lists, and written about everything from small-town salons to sexy aliens on other worlds. And her imagination isn't done yet.
Carrie Lomax
Carrie Lomax is the bestselling author of historical and contemporary romance. She also writes angsty new adult fantasy romance under the pen name Joline Pearce. Growing up rural Wisconsin, she spent a lot of time roaming the woods and fantasizing about new places. Adventures took her to Oregon, Michigan, and after a stint teaching in France, she moved to New York City, where she stayed for the next 15 years. There she acquired a pair of graduate degrees, a husband and a career as a librarian. An avid runner, reader, and cyclist, she lives in Maryland with two budding readers and her real-life romantic hero.
Cathryn Fox
NEW YORK TIMES & USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
Cathryn Fox is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author with having books on the best sellers list at both Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.
Beginning her writing career with Ellora’s Cave, she also has titles with Avon Red—Harper Collins, NAL—Penguin Group, Spice Brief—Harlequin, and recently signing with Samhain Publishing. Her romance storylines have reached compelling imagination with genres in contemporary, futuristic, paranormal, and more.
Demelza Carlton
USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
Demelza Carlton has always loved the ocean, but on her first snorkelling trip she found she was afraid of fish.She has since swum with sea lions, sharks and sea cucumbers and stood on spray drenched cliffs over a seething sea as a seven-metre cyclonic swell surged in, shattering a shipwreck below.
Demelza now lives in Perth, Western Australia, the shark attack capital of the world.
USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
Ann Gimpel is a USA Today bestselling author. A lifelong aficionado of the unusual, she began writing speculative fiction many years ago. Her short fiction has appeared in many webzines and anthologies. Her books run the gamut from urban fantasy to paranormal romance. Once upon a time, she nurtured clients. Now she nurtures dark, gritty fantasy stories that push hard against reality.
USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
Bianca Sommerland, author of the award winning Dartmouth Cobras series, was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec. After hitting the USA TODAY Bestsellers list, and being invited to teach several classes on writing in the sports and BDSM genre, they retreated to their writing cave and can still be found there, doing what they've always done. Which is writing whatever the characters tell them to.
When not reading neurotically or writing as though the fate of the world rests on their keyboard, they are either watching hockey or teaching their children the beauty of a classic, steel pony while reminiscing about their days in Auto Body Mechanics. Their dream is to one day own enough land to park a few junkers on so they can work on restorations in their spare time. They also wants a pony. And while we’re sharing their wishlist, owning a tank is somewhere around number 5. Not that they would use it unless there’s a zombie apocalypse, but they do like to be prepared.
Their time is balanced with utmost care between ‘normal’ family life, and being lured into the fictional realm where their characters reside. For the most part, they succeed.
USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
"I'm passionate about books and literature. The best books are intense, enthralling stories that readers can get lost in for days. Books delve into what it means to be human and connect us to each other. Books allow us to live all our possible lives. Books open us to loving each other and the world more. I write intense, deeply imagined romance novels for serious readers because the world needs more love." ~~Blair Babylon
Blair Babylon is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author who used to publish literary fiction. Because professional reviews of her other fiction usually included the caveat that there was too much deviant sex and too much interesting plot, she decided to abandon all literary pretensions, let her freak flag fly, and write hot, sexy, suspenseful romance.
NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
Brit DeMille is the alter ego of New York Times Bestselling Author, Raine Miller, having an absolute blast writing books quite different from what she writes as Raine.
Stories about sexy billionaires (millionaires make the cut too) who fall in instalove with young women who may or may not be virgins, and then go on to make adorable babies together are her favorite themes. In addition to the billionaires, hot hockey players are at the top of her list of favorite heroes, along with royals and ex-military bodyguards.
You can find more of her stories online at www.rainemiller.com/brit-demille.
NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
It took getting grounded for Candice Gilmer to realize her imagination was much more interesting than the real world. She started writing out imaginative stories in high school, and published her first book in 2008. Since then, she's published 30+ books, hit the New York Times and USA Today lists, and written about everything from small-town salons to sexy aliens on other worlds. And her imagination isn't done yet.
Carrie Lomax is the bestselling author of historical and contemporary romance. She also writes angsty new adult fantasy romance under the pen name Joline Pearce. Growing up rural Wisconsin, she spent a lot of time roaming the woods and fantasizing about new places. Adventures took her to Oregon, Michigan, and after a stint teaching in France, she moved to New York City, where she stayed for the next 15 years. There she acquired a pair of graduate degrees, a husband and a career as a librarian. An avid runner, reader, and cyclist, she lives in Maryland with two budding readers and her real-life romantic hero.
NEW YORK TIMES & USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
Cathryn Fox is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author with having books on the best sellers list at both Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.
Beginning her writing career with Ellora’s Cave, she also has titles with Avon Red—Harper Collins, NAL—Penguin Group, Spice Brief—Harlequin, and recently signing with Samhain Publishing. Her romance storylines have reached compelling imagination with genres in contemporary, futuristic, paranormal, and more.
USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
Demelza Carlton has always loved the ocean, but on her first snorkelling trip she found she was afraid of fish.She has since swum with sea lions, sharks and sea cucumbers and stood on spray drenched cliffs over a seething sea as a seven-metre cyclonic swell surged in, shattering a shipwreck below.
Demelza now lives in Perth, Western Australia, the shark attack capital of the world.
The Ocean's Gift series was her first foray into fiction, followed her suspense thriller Nightmares trilogy. She swears the Mel Goes to Hell series ambushed her on a crowded train and wouldn't leave her alone.
Elizabeth SaFleur writes award-winning, luscious romance from sexy romcom to steamy contemporary on a wildlife-filled "farmette" she shares with her husband and one very spoiled Westie. When not immersed in books she can be found hiking or drinking good Virginia wine—not necessarily in that order. Find out more: www.ElizabethSaFleur.com
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR
New York Times bestselling author Lauren Hawkeye never imagined that she’d wind up telling stories for a living... though she’s the only one who is surprised. She lives in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, Canada with her husband, two young sons, pit bull and two idiot cats.
NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
Monique DuBois loves creating hot stories about strong women and sexy men that will keep you up late at night...in more ways than one.
USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
USA Today Bestselling Author Kate Richards divides her time between Los Angeles and the High Sierras. She would gladly spend all her days in the mountains, but she’d miss the beach…and her very supportive husband’s commute would be three hundred miles. Wherever she is, she loves to explore all different kinds of relationships in her stories. She doesn’t believe one-size-fits-all, and whether her characters live BDSM, ménage, GLBT, spanking, or any other kind of lifestyle, it’s the love, the joy in one another, that counts.
Kate Rudolph is an USA Today Bestselling author of paranormal and sci-fi romance who lives in Indiana. She loves writing about kick butt heroines and the steamy heroes who love them. She's been devouring romance novels since she was too young to be reading them and had to hide her books so no one would take them away. She couldn't imagine a better job in this world than writing romances and sharing them with her fellow readers.
Kris Jayne is a devoted writer, reader, and traveler. She spends her days blissfully sweating out the writing process in the Dallas area with her dogs, Otis the Shih Tzu, Rocco the Terrier, and Red the Foxy Mutt.
Her passion for writing is only matched by her passion for the adventures of travel. In 2008, she let a friend talk her into sleeping outside for the first time in her life when she climbed Mount Kilimanjaro.
P.S. If you’re buying her a gift, she has a penchant for single-malt Scotch and scarves.
Reina loves to write the Romance that she reads. Heat to Sweet. Contemporary to Historical. Paranormal to ... um Normal. Military, First Responders, & More. Always with an HEA because we all deserve it.
Romcom. Mafia. Suspense. Shifters. Vampires. Demigods. Demons. Dragons. Witches. And more. Tami Lund writes it all. With wine.
USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
Zoey started creating her first fictional planet where amazing creatures roamed at age ten; determined to prove love could be found in the stars. She listens to eclectic music, practices Krav Maga, and takes on home improvement projects for fun.
Deliciously dark, heart-pounding romantic suspense, swoon-worthy sports romance, unpredictable alpha shifters, mysteriously dark vampire lovers, or ghost encounters. Not Well Behaved Women: A Steamy Romance Anthology https://amzn.to/3Ns5Dmi #99cents #charityantho #RomanceAntho
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Friday, October 8, 2021
Pets in Space 6: A Science Fiction Romance Anthology
The award-winning anthology Pets in Space 6 featuring 11 of today’s bestselling SFR authors is back for a limited time! Grab your copy today and support Hero-Dogs.org!
October 5th, 2021
ASIN: B0994RRBK2
Publisher: Pets in Space Books for Chavanch Press
Price: $4.99
Pet Illustrations: Adrian DKC, https://www.fiverr.com/krrjuus
Pets in Space® is back for a new year of adventures!
Join the incredible authors in this year's Pets in Space 6 for another out-of-this-world adventure. This award-winning, USA TODAY Bestselling anthology is packed full of your favorite Pets in Space®. Featuring 11 original, never-before-released stories from some of today's bestselling Science Fiction Romance and Fantasy authors, Pets in Space 6 continues their vital support of Hero-Dogs.org, the non-profit charity that improves quality of life for veterans of the U.S. military and first-responders with disabilities. Don't miss out on this limited-edition anthology before it’s too late!
Authors:
S.E. Smith: https://sesmithfl.com/
Veronica Scott: https://veronicascott.wordpress.com/
Honey Phillips https://www.honeyphillips.com/
Carol Van Natta: https://author.carolvannatta.com/
Cassandra Chandler: https://cassandra-chandler.com/
JC Hay: http://jchay.com/
S.J. Pajonas https://www.spajonas.com/
Greta van der Rol https://gretavanderrol.net/
Deborah A. Bailey dbaileycoach.com/brightbooks
Melisse Aires https://www.melisseairesbooks.com/
Kyndra Hatch: http://kyndrahatch.blogspot.com/
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Proud supporters of Hero-Dogs.org, Pets in Space® authors have donated over $15,300 in the past five years to help place specially trained dogs with veterans and first responders. 10% of all pre-orders and the first month’s royalties of Pets in Space 6 will again go to Hero-Dogs.org. Open your hearts and grab your limited release copy of Pets in Space 6 today so together we can continue helping this worthy charity! https://www.hero-dogs.org/
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Excerpt: Heart2Heart: A Charity Anthology, Volume 4
H2H is a passion project that began as nothing more than a “what if” said among friends. Since then, across three volumes and with the involvement of twenty-six incredible authors of gay romance, the Heart2Heart anthologies have raised over $80k for LGBTQ charities around the world.
Because Heart2Heart is a charity project, all of the work involved in creating and promoting each volume is donated. From the author's creative work, to the editing and formatting, to cover design and promotion, all donation efforts by the Heart2Heart team contribute to the project's ability to donate as much as possible to the chosen charities for each volume.
Heart2Heart is a unique anthology project in the way each story is brand new content that’s inspired by reader suggestions and fits within an overall theme. H2H volume 4 is no exception. In December 2019 we received more than 350 suggestions from readers that our authors then used to inspire their characters and the wishes that would come true thanks to the Heart2Heart podcast.
To shake things up with this new collection, the decision was made to bring together some of the best and brightest authors of paranormal and urban fantasy gay romance for an alternate reality experience. Working within the classic elements of shifters, vampires, mages, and more, we’re excited to present sixteen brand new stories with all of the humor, feels, and spice you would expect from Heart2Heart.
July 2, 2020
This collection will be available for only 90 days before it’s gone forever.
Once upon a time, a bunch of authors wondered...
Why should Heart2Heart - the phenomenally successful dating app - only work its magic in the human world when lonely lycans, dejected dragons, and jilted jackalopes need love, too?
In this new paranormal universe, mages and shifters, vampires, psychics, and even humans, will reach out to Heart2Heart podcast host Gene E. Del’Amp for help finding a magical match… and they just might find that talking about their woes helps their wishes come true.
Eighteen of your favorite gay romance authors have come together to bring you brand-new paranormal and urban fantasy stories inspired by reader suggestions!
Once again, all proceeds from this collection will go to the authors’ favorite LGBTQ charities, to ensure that love in all its forms will be celebrated and protected every single day of the year!
Once upon a time, a bunch of authors wondered...
Why should Heart2Heart - the phenomenally successful dating app - only work its magic in the human world when lonely lycans, dejected dragons, and jilted jackalopes need love, too?
In this new paranormal universe, mages and shifters, vampires, psychics, and even humans, will reach out to Heart2Heart podcast host Gene E. Del’Amp for help finding a magical match… and they just might find that talking about their woes helps their wishes come true.
Eighteen of your favorite gay romance authors have come together to bring you brand-new paranormal and urban fantasy stories inspired by reader suggestions!
Once again, all proceeds from this collection will go to the authors’ favorite LGBTQ charities, to ensure that love in all its forms will be celebrated and protected every single day of the year!
Authors and their stories:
Jeff Adams & Will Knauss - A Caller from Grand Rapids (intro/outro story)
Charlie Cochet - A Caller from Windermere
Charlie Cochet - A Caller from Windermere
Hailey Turner - A Caller from San Francisco
J.D. Light - A Caller from Springfield
Jenn Burke - A Caller from Ottawa
Kiki Burrelli - A Caller from Portland
Lisa Oliver - A Caller from New Orleans
Macy Blake - A Caller from Knoxville
Maz Maddox - A Caller from New York
Morgan Brice - A Caller from Pittsburgh
Pandora Pine - A Caller from Boston
Piper Scott - A Caller from Chicago
Sam Burns & W.M. Fawkes - A Caller from Seattle
Silvia Violet - A Caller from Savannah
SJ Himes - A Caller from Montreal
Susi Hawke - A Caller from Austin
All Proceeds Go To Charity:
A Special Excerpt from Hailey Turner's Heart2Heart Story "A Caller From San Francisco":
A brief description of your story: As a selkie, Ethan knows to keep his seal skin safe and never give it away. With his clan on the other side of the country, he’s lonely and wishes constantly for someone to come home to. Everything changes when a fire ravages through his home, and he has to put his trust in a complete stranger.
Excerpt:
Life would be easier if he’d chosen an apartment in Berkeley, but the San Francisco Bay was a heavily trafficked body of water, and Ethan hadn’t wanted to deal with all the boats. Plus, many of the shoreline parks closed overnight, and Ethan preferred swimming at night where no one could see him change form. Living in San Francisco meant easier access to the beach, even if he didn’t go as often as he’d like.
Ethan was willing to make the sacrifice for the good of his clan, but sometimes it was isolating, even with what friends he’d managed to make in the Bay Area. Sighing, he unzipped his jacket a little while he waited on the underground platform. It was warmer in the station than up on the street, and he was feeling a bit overheated suddenly.
March was cool in parts of the Bay Area, but it got chilly during the night. Usually, Ethan could regulate his body temperature better than his human friends simply because he was a selkie. Tonight though, he stayed a little too warm even when he finally got on the first train. He thought it was a car where the heating was broken and perpetually on, but even when he switched cars, Ethan still found himself sweating.
He tried to ignore how uncomfortable he was on the trek home. He turned up the music a little and zoned out, trying not to fidget so much. He was definitely going to change forms and sleep in the tub tonight. Soaking in water would make him feel a lot better.
Then he made it home and realized nothing would be right again.
The flashing lights of multiple firetrucks up ahead on Sutter Street caught Ethan’s attention. The bus braked to a stop on the wrong side of the intersection since two police cars were blocking the way forward. Ethan turned off his music as the bus driver opened the doors.
“If you’re getting off, you need to get off here,” she said.
Ethan scrambled off the bus, heart pounding in his chest as he rushed across the street, barely cognizant of the lights changing. A police barricade had been set across the sidewalk, and Ethan’s sneakers skidded over wet cement. Smoke hung heavy on the air, stinging his nose as he finally caught sight of the devastation that used to be his apartment building—and where he’d left his seal skin, as he always did when venturing out into the world.
Ethan didn’t know he was crying until he tasted tears on his lips.
Life would be easier if he’d chosen an apartment in Berkeley, but the San Francisco Bay was a heavily trafficked body of water, and Ethan hadn’t wanted to deal with all the boats. Plus, many of the shoreline parks closed overnight, and Ethan preferred swimming at night where no one could see him change form. Living in San Francisco meant easier access to the beach, even if he didn’t go as often as he’d like.
Ethan was willing to make the sacrifice for the good of his clan, but sometimes it was isolating, even with what friends he’d managed to make in the Bay Area. Sighing, he unzipped his jacket a little while he waited on the underground platform. It was warmer in the station than up on the street, and he was feeling a bit overheated suddenly.
March was cool in parts of the Bay Area, but it got chilly during the night. Usually, Ethan could regulate his body temperature better than his human friends simply because he was a selkie. Tonight though, he stayed a little too warm even when he finally got on the first train. He thought it was a car where the heating was broken and perpetually on, but even when he switched cars, Ethan still found himself sweating.
He tried to ignore how uncomfortable he was on the trek home. He turned up the music a little and zoned out, trying not to fidget so much. He was definitely going to change forms and sleep in the tub tonight. Soaking in water would make him feel a lot better.
Then he made it home and realized nothing would be right again.
The flashing lights of multiple firetrucks up ahead on Sutter Street caught Ethan’s attention. The bus braked to a stop on the wrong side of the intersection since two police cars were blocking the way forward. Ethan turned off his music as the bus driver opened the doors.
“If you’re getting off, you need to get off here,” she said.
Ethan scrambled off the bus, heart pounding in his chest as he rushed across the street, barely cognizant of the lights changing. A police barricade had been set across the sidewalk, and Ethan’s sneakers skidded over wet cement. Smoke hung heavy on the air, stinging his nose as he finally caught sight of the devastation that used to be his apartment building—and where he’d left his seal skin, as he always did when venturing out into the world.
Ethan didn’t know he was crying until he tasted tears on his lips.
What are your thoughts on being part of Heart2Heart volume 4?
I’ve loved being part of this volume! Getting to play with magic this time around was so much fun, and the company of my fellow authors was stellar as always. I was happy and honored to be invited back. Heart2Heart is such a fun community effort, and I had a blast.
Where can readers find you online:
You can follow me on other social media platforms, join my Facebook readers group, and sign up for my newsletter right over here: linktr.ee/haileyturnerwrites
Where can readers find you online:
You can follow me on other social media platforms, join my Facebook readers group, and sign up for my newsletter right over here: linktr.ee/haileyturnerwrites
More information on the Charities chosen for Volume 4:
As with previous editions of the anthology, we’re honored to be donating our net profits to three deserving charities.
🌈 - Camp fYrefly (multiple locations, summer camp)
“Camp fYrefly is a summer camp and leadership retreat designed for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-identified, two-spirited, intersexed, queer, and questioning youth, (LGBTQ2S+) and planned in part by a committee of the same youth it seeks to serve. Founded in 2004 by Dr. André P. Grace and Dr. Kristopher Wells, Camp fYrefly is designed to help youth develop the leadership skills and personal resiliency necessary for them to become agents for positive change in their schools, families, and communities.”
🌈 - Project 10 (youth services and advocacy, Quebec)
“Project 10 works to promote the personal, social, sexual and mental well being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirit, intersexed and questioning youth and adults 14-25.Through advocacy and education, using a harm reduction approach, Project 10 aims to facilitate the empowerment of youth at individual, community, and institutional levels with a particular emphasis on supporting individuals and groups who experience multiple and intersecting oppressions.
Services are free of charge, confidential and anonymous, and are offered in English and French.”
🌈 - QMUNITY (local services, BC)
“A non-profit organization based in Vancouver, BC that works to improve queer, trans, and Two-Spirit lives. We provide a safer space for LGBTQ/2S people and their allies to fully self-express while feeling welcome and included. Our building serves as a catalyst for community initiatives and collective strength.”These are all great Charities and we need to take care of our youth and the next generation. Love is Love. Be safe and kind. No one should have to suffer for who they are or who they love!!
Saturday, May 30, 2020
$.99 Feisty Heroines Romance Collection of Shorts Charity Anthology + Giveaway
June 16, 2020
1446 pages
Genres: Paranormal, Contemporary, Fantasy, Historical, Romance
With stories by:
D.F. Jones, Tia Didmon, Margo Bond Collins, Dariel Raye, Miranda Lynn, Ruth A. Casie, Savannah Kade, Stephany Tullis, Suzanne Cass, Teri Riggs, Donya Lynne, Ashlee Price, Brenda Trim, Tami Julka, Claire Angel, Lauren Wood, Angela Sanders, Sheri-Lynn Marean, Maggie Adams, P. T. Macias, I. D. Johnson, Felicity Brandon, Kayla Wolf, Dr. Sharon A. Mitchell, Ellen Mint, Lane McFarland, D. B. Sieders,Rachel Tsoumbakos, Maria Vickers, Theresa Hissong, Allie Marie, Amy Hale, Renee Regent, Barabara Bettis, Karen Muir, Ana Morgan, Tess St. John
Over 30+ pulse-racing shorts to capture your heart with USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Award-winning authors in the mix.
Paranormal, Contemporary, Fantasy, and Historical Romance that will whet your appetite with titillating, heart-pounding tales you’ll want to read again then beg for more.
Paranormal, Contemporary, Fantasy, and Historical Romance that will whet your appetite with titillating, heart-pounding tales you’ll want to read again then beg for more.
Fall in love with your next book crush!
All proceeds from sales of the book will be donated to International Red Cross and the Association for Critical Care Nurses!
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Thursday, January 9, 2020
Excerpt: Christmas Lites IX - Charity horror anthology for the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
by Amy Huntley, JG Faherty, Tricia Kristufek, KC Grifant, Brian Matthews, JA Clement, A.F. Stewart, Angela Yuriko Smith, Sean Patrick Little, Sally Clement
December 15, 2019
370 pages
Thirty-six stories to give you your holiday fix. Thirty-six times to get a Christmas chill or a warm, fuzzy feeling. This group of authors have come together for the 9th year in a row to help support the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. In the coldest of times, the warmth of the heart can bring hope to many who are in need this time of year. Read shorts from your favorite authors and discover new to love. Spread some holiday cheer this season!
Excerpt from “By Midnight”
by Pamela K. Kinney, horror story included in Christmas Lites IX anthology.
The jabbering grew a little louder. It appeared to be coming from her mother's bedroom.
She jumped when something touched her shoulder. Her pounding heart slowed when she realized it was Spider. His bottle hanging limp from the fingers of his other hand, the boy's brow knitted together.
“What’s going on?” He peered down the hall. “I thought we were supposed to be the only people here tonight. Your mother’s working, right?”
Jenny rubbed her arms with her hands, as she felt cold. “She is. We are.”
“Hey, what’s going on? Sneaking off to do some neckin’?” Lisa and Debbie, plus their guys, joined them.
Spider pointed with the neck of his now-empty bottle down the hallway. “No. Doesn’t it sound to you guys like people are talking back there?”
Debbie bit her lip. “Really?” She turned to Jenny. “Thought you said your mom was at work.”
Jenny spat out. “She is. We’re supposed to be the only ones in the house tonight.”
Debbie giggled. “Cool. Maybe it’s ghosts.”
Lisa snorted. “There are no such things as ghosts, dummy. It’s just Jenny playing a trick on us.” She merged with the darkness as she walked down the hallway. “I’ll prove it. Hey, John, coming?”
John asked, “You sure you want me to? I mean, I doubt there’s anything back there.” He gave Spider a nasty glance. “Spider watches too many horror flicks if you ask me.” But when Lisa called to him, he hustled to join her.
THE NATIONAL COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE'S MISSION
Our mission is to lead, mobilize and raise our voices to support efforts that demand a change of conditions that lead to domestic violence such as patriarchy, privilege, racism, sexism, and classism. We are dedicated to supporting survivors and holding offenders accountable and supporting advocates.
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