Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Releases and chatting

Freya's Bower would like to congratulate Jamie Hill, J. Emberglass, Isabelle Santiago, Kit Wylde, Alyce Brown, James Goodman, and Gabriel Llanas for their new releases.

If you would like to come and chat with our authors, we will be hosting chats at our FB authors Yahoo chat group on Saturday, September 29-30 all weekend long. You must be a member to participate, so sign up early!. And if you have a hankering to meet FB's fearless leader (that would be me) in person, you can visit our booth at the West Hollywood Book Fair on September 30 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.


Cinematic Royalty by Isabelle Santiago

Step into a world of glamour and fame where American youths are still raw from the war, music takes an edgier turn, and movie stars are practically royalty.


Charles Witmore is used to celebrities. As owner of the grand Winmont Hotel in Los Angeles, he has seen them come and go more times than he can count. But the experience is altogether different when silver screen starlet Bridget Phillips walks into his life and crashes into his heart. He's absolutely starstruck. Her beauty is exactly as majestic as has been rumored, but he wonders about the many claims laid against the woman, who seems to be so shrouded in mystery.


Initially claimed by prejudice, he sees nothing more than the ice princess she presents, beautiful and stone cold. But, the more time she spends at his hotel, the more he begins to see there is more to her facade than meets the eye. Soon, she becomes the object of his affection, and in an amusing ploy, his two best friends, Betty and Eleanor, and his cute assistant Tessa, set up the matchmaking scheme of a lifetime.


But will Bridget's dark secret keep Charles from his happily ever after?

Cinematic Royalty was one of Freya's Bower's Anniversary contest winners.

Rating: Sweet
Book Length: Category Novel
Price: $5.25
Genre: Contemporary

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Edge of Sanity: Book 3 by Jamie Hill

Detective Jake Gilford is skeptical when he hears Joss Wheeler say she believes her newly inherited house is haunted. He's a man of facts and hard evidence, and ghosts aren't on his radar screen. He's also a man, and Joss is a beautiful, if somewhat nutty, woman. Won over by her charms, he promises to stay and help her unravel the mystery of the house--or whatever else she has that might need unraveling...


Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Chapter Book
Price: $1.75
Genre: Paranormal/Contemporary

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Bedevilled: Book 4 by J. Emberglass

Dean Wellern works in a warehouse. His life is just like any average Joe's until the Friday night a freaky looking man follows him half way home. Spooked, Dean bumps into a well-dressed man who "invites" Dean to dinner and can read his thoughts. Plagued by erotic, frightening images of intertwined red-eyed men and women in the throes of ecstasy, Dean rushes home only to have one bizarre incident after another happen. When a court summons delivered by the largest man he has ever seen arrives, Dean knows something is seriously wrong. But what happens next will force him to walk a road less traveled.

Rating: Beyond Sizzling
Book Length: Chapter Book
Price: $1.75
Genre: M/M/M/F/Fantasy/Paranormal/Contemporary

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Tahitian Nights: Book 3 by Alyce Brown

Tammy Bauer needs a vacation in a bad way, and Tahiti would be great...but not if it means going with her sister Cassandra. Cassandra draws trouble like sugar water draws ants, which wouldn't be a problem except that the trouble invariably lands on Tammy. No way does Tammy want anything to do with this "perfect" Tahitian vacation.

Despite her protests, a grouchy Tammy finds herself on a plane headed for Bora Bora three months later and Tammy isn't happy. She just knows she's in trouble.

True to form, even as Tammy tries to make the best of her vacation, she finds herself involved in one hilarious mishap after another. Fortunately, she meets Brandon Williams, the two-legged hunk. But can one hot man and scorching sex save her Tahitian holiday?

Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Chapter Book
Price: $1.75
Genre: Chick Lit/Contemporary

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The Whispering House: Book 2 by Kit Wylde

After her mother's death, Eleanor Radcliffe leaves her job in San Jose and sells her parents' house. She retreats to a small house outside of Fresno. But her house hides a secret, and when things start to happen that can't be explained, who will help her? Her mysterious neighbor Michael Stevens? The handsome sheriff Rodney Tyler who answers her panicked calls? Or is she doomed?

"Kit Wylde again demonstrates the special talent apparent in The Whispering House Book 1... Kit Wylde leaves the enthralled reader on the seat's edge waiting impatiently for the next installment..."

5 Swords from Reviewed by Frost
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Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Chapter Book
Price: $1.75
Genre: Paranormal/Contemporary/Horror

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crime fiction, Gabrielle Llanas

Oh, Ragnarok by Gabriel Llanas

The day he killed, he thought it would be a day like any other. He would pass along his gift to an unsuspecting victim, setting off a chain of events like none this world has ever seen...

The psychic, Sarah, took the gift, not knowing the power it held was the power to destroy the very universe she inhabits...

Carlos just wanted to make new friends online. He had no clue that he would be at the very heart of the war to end all wars...

The End Is Coming. Oh, Ragnarok.

Genre: Crime Fiction/Fantasy
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.95

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biker fiction, Adelle Laudan

The Writing on the Wall by James Goodman

A chance encounter in a bar plunges Dennis O'Brien into an adventure wrought with death, love, and the fragility of the human mind. When he realizes he's had a brush with a killer, things take a turn for the worse. Not only is he unable to stop the madman, but he finds himself the chief suspect in the murder investigation. Following a trail of bodies and revolting clues, Dennis uncovers the true motive behind the slayings. Yes, killers kill, but nothing is more shocking than the reason why. He should have seen it coming, shouldn't have become involved. After all, the writing was on the wall...

Genre: Horror
Book Length: Novella
Price: $4.75

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Congratulations, Jamie, Alyce, Isabele, Kit, J, Gabriel, and James!

Enjoy!

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief
Freya's Bower

Thursday, September 20, 2007

Squee For Bernita Harris!

A squee for Bernita Harris, one of the authors in WCP's Weirdly anthology. Her story, Stone Child, got a great review from a reader. Click HERE!

Whoooooooooooooo hoooooooooooooooooooo!

:o)

Wednesday, September 19, 2007


Iron Horse Rider has been nominated for Best Ebook Contemorary Romance for 2007 at Night Owl Romance
Voting closes October 31st and you can vote once a day.
I'd really appreciate your vote. To see my book win this award will bring me one step closer to
seeing my dream realized. Changing the image of bikers... One Book at a Time :)

Adelle Laudan

There's Still Time to Vote


SECOND SIGHT has been nominated for Cover of the Month at Erin Aislinn's site.

If you haven't already, please vote for this stunning art work by Paul Ellis.

You can vote here.



Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Interview at BlogTalkRadio

Hi everyone!

I was interviewed by Phil Harris on BlogTalkRadio tonight. If you missed it live, you can download the podcast here.

We discuss everything from publishing to butt cracks. (Yes, butt cracks. LOL) What can I say, I am truly a wild child. (grin)

Marci
Editor-in-Chief
Wild Child Publishing
Freya's Bower

Thursday, September 13, 2007

Wild Child Releases and Reviews

We have a new release as of Tuesday, The Immortal Soul by Mack Mani, two new releases coming this Tuesday, Weirdly: A Collection of Strange Tales featuring such authors as C.T. Adams and Cathy Clamp, Faith Bicknell-Brown, M.E. Ellis, James Cheetham, and many more, and Impressions by Matthew Babcock, great reviews, and some exciting news.

First the news: If you haven't already heard, on September 30, 2007, Wild Child Publishing will have a booth at the West Hollywood Book Fair. We will have print books available for purchase, a presentation on ebooks, author Jack Maeby will be dropping in, and you can meet me in person. I am also do a 45 minute presentation on ebooks at the Culver City Julian Dixon Library on September 27, 2007 at 7:30 pm.


crime fiction, Mack Mani

The Immortal Soul by Mack Mani

Convinced that their new case will resolve to be just another missing person, Paul and Shaun, private detectives, dig around for clues. However, with a small bag containing strange smelling ash and a notebook of cryptic messages, Paul finds himself at the scene of a warehouse fire. Things take a sinister turn as toothless bodies are brought out one by one. Returning to the scene at midnight, Paul encounters someone who calls himself Father and wants to rule the world...

"A thoroughly enjoyable read. Well penned...excellent atmosphere and pace... I'll definitely be looking out for Mack Mani in the future."

5 Champagne Flutes by Bloody Mary
Reviewer for Cocktail Reviews
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Genre: Thriller/Crime Fiction

Book Length: Novella

Price: $4.75

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biker fiction, Adelle Laudan

Iron Horse Rider by Adelle Laudan

"a remarkable story of grief and love... Filled with vivid description and unexpected surprises; scene after scene we are carried along for a wild ride to a shocking finish..."

5 by Gail
Reviewer for Night Owl Romance
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Genre: Biker Fiction/Romance
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.95 -- ebook, 10.99 -- print

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short story collection

Coming September 18, 2007

From sci-fi to paranormal to weird, from chilling to odd to scary, Weirdly will sate your lust for strangeness in bite-sized pieces. Each tale weaves its own spell. Vampires, beasts, ghosts, evil creatures and, of course, every day people inhabit Weirdly's pages.

Harland's wife makes her presence known from the other side... The Beekeeper must come to terms with passing over... Heather and her mother join forces to disguise a murder... Lillie searches for missing children... Samantha finds out a school semester can be more than just schoolwork... All these tales and more. Dare you read them?

Authors: C.T. Adams & Cathy Clamp, Faith Bicknell-Brown, James Cheetham, Marva Darsef, M.E. Ellis, Bernita Harris, Stacia Helpman, Rae Lindley, Iron Lions, Rosa Orrore, and Amanda Tieman.

Pre-purchase and receive the ebook via email on the 15th. That's three days early!

Genre: Paranormal/Science Fiction/Horror

Book Length: Novel

Price: $5.95

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Pre-order your copy now!


mainstream fiction

Coming September 18, 2007

Impressions by Matthew Babcock

"There are magnificent touches throughout the book. The ending of the book had a brilliant ironic twist. I feel privileged to have read sun fine penmanship. A book I will never forget, Impressions has certainly left a lasting one on me.

5 Champagne Flutes by Bloody Mary
Reviewer for Cocktail Reviews
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Genre: Mainstream Fiction

Book Length: Novel

Price: $5.95

Enjoy!

Sincerely,

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief
Wild Child Publishing

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Fantastic Reviews and chat schedule

Freya's Bower would like to congratulate Debbie Mumford, Jamie Hill, J. Emberglass, K.M. Frontain, Kit Wylde, and Alyce Brown for their wonderful reviews.

If you would like to come and chat with our authors, we will be hosting chats at Beth Wylde's Yahoo chat group on Saturday, September 22 and another all weekend chat at FB's Yahoo author chat group. You must be a member to participate at both groups, so sign up early!. And if you have a hankering to meet FB's fearless leader (that would be me) in person, you can visit our booth at the West Hollywood Book Fair on September 30 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.


Second Sight by Debbie Mumford

"This book will keep you on the edge of your seat..."

4 Cups from Krista
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance
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Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.75
Genre: Paranormal/Contemporary

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Edge of Sanity: Book 1 & 2 by Jamie Hill

"a wonderful story that sucks you in from the very first page...I can hardly wait to read book 2..."

4 Lips from Alisha
Reviewer for Two Lips Reviews
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"I am so disappointed that I have to wait for the story to continue — this is worse than the sitcom cliff hanger of Who Shot JR... I am so hooked!"

4.5 Lips from Alisha
Reviewer for Two Lips Reviews
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"Looking forward to finding out (in book 3) who is playing games with Joss, and why they want to do so..."

4 Flutes from Sangria
Reviewer for Cocktail Reviews
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Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Chapter Book
Price: $1.75
Genre: F/F/Paranormal/Contemporary

Read excerpt from book 1.
Read excerpt from book 2.
Buy book 1 now!
Buy book 2 now!


Bedevilled: Book 2 & 3 by J. Emberglass

"I can't wait to find out where Dean is headed and how he is going to handle it...a wonderful plot that will keep you interested and eagerly awaiting the next edition..."

4 Lips from Bella
Reviewer for Two Lips Reviews
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"another exciting instalment from J. Emberglass...I sincerely look forward to reading some more of her titles..."

A Whole Bottle of Champagne from White Russian
Reviewer for Cocktail Reviews
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Rating: Beyond Sizzling
Book Length: Chapter Book
Price: $1.75
Genre: M/M/M/F/Fantasy/Paranormal/Contemporary

Read excerpt of book 2.
Read excerpt of book 3.
Buy book 2 now!
Buy book 3 now!


Tahitian Nights: Book 1 & 2 by Alyce Brown

"a wonderful story (book 1)... a quick and light read that should tickle your funny bone..."

4.5 Lips from Alisha
Reviewer for Two Lips Reviews
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"hilarious story... This short story (book 2) made me laugh so hard that I cried...deliciously told...too funny for words..."

4.5 Lips from Alisha
Reviewer for Two Lips Reviews
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Rating: Sweet
Book Length: Chapter Book
Price: $1.75
Genre: Chick Lit/Contemporary

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Read excerpt from book 2.
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Buy book 2 now!


Loved Him to Death: Omos of the Ether by K.M. Frontain

"wry humour interspersed with dramatic action, an excellent plot, and absolutely fantastic word use... Not many people have this power with words..."

A Whole Bottle of Champagne and 2 Flutes from White Russian
Reviewer for Cocktail Reviews
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This is the second of the series Loved Him to Death.

Rating: Beyond Sizzling
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.75
Genre: M/M/Fantasy

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The Whispering House: Book 1 by Kit Wylde

"a richly satisfying short tale of the paranormal...well-characterized...vivid realistic settings...well worth the read."

5 Swords from Reviewed by Frost
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Rating: Sweet
Book Length: Chapter Book
Price: $1.75
Genre: Paranormal/Contemporary/Horror

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Glass Magic by Debbie Mumford

"a dual delight of tales... Ms. Mumford skillfully combines sensuous settings with romantic threads and unshiftable love..."

5 Swords from Reviewed by Frost
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Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Bites
Price: $2.00
Genre: Paranormal/Contemporary/Horror

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Congratulations, Debbie, Jamie, Alyce, K.M., Kit, and J!

Enjoy!

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief
Freya's Bower

Sunday, September 02, 2007

Please Vote for SECOND SIGHT


SECOND SIGHT is up for Cover of the Month at Erin Aislinn's site.

I hope you'll drop by and vote for this stunning art work by Paul Ellis.

Check it out here.

Saturday, September 01, 2007

Wild Child Releases

mainstream fiction

by Jack Maeby

Welcome back, Jimmy Mack. You still crazy? His friends and fellow musicians want to know. He's free, off anti-psychotic meds and back on the scene, playing jazz and R&B in the urban backwater of Albany, New York in 1972. Life seems almost normal until members of the soul music revue he's working with start turning up dead, and Jimmy is the main suspect. It doesn't help that he's falling for Yvonne, a devastatingly beautiful singer, who may be up to her cool blue eyes in a deadly scheme to steal ownership of a string of disco songs with hit record potential.

Jimmy looks to his friend Heid, a methadone-addicted keyboard genius, and Shorty, an irascible soul-music DJ, to help him avoid the cops, the killers and his own descent back into madness. The story unfolds in the rhythms of jazz and blues, with stops at chitlin' circuit nightclubs, gay cabarets and after-hours discotheques. Music becomes Jimmy's refuge, as well as the key to figuring out who the real killer is. Jimmy has some hard choices to make that force him to either conquer his inner demons or be lost forever.

Genre: Mainstream Fiction
Book Length: Novel
Price:
$5.95

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mainstream fiction

Coming September 4, 2007

by Mack Mani

Convinced that their new case will resolve to be just another missing person, Paul and Shaun, private detectives, dig around for clues. However, with a small bag containing strange smelling ash and a notebook of cryptic messages, Paul finds himself at the scene of a warehouse fire. Things take a sinister turn as toothless bodies are brought out one by one. Returning to the scene at midnight, Paul encounters someone who calls himself Father and wants to rule the world...

Genre: Psychological Thriller
Book Length: Novella
Price:
$4.75

Read excerpt.

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief