Monday, January 28, 2008

Preditor's/Editor's Readers Poll Results

Wow! Not that I am surprised, because I believe in every book we publish, but isn't it wonderful when readers think so too? :)

Congratulations go to:

Number 1 Romance
Adelle Laudan's Smiling Eyes

Number 1 Horror
James Cheetham's Fade to Pale

Number 1 Short stories
Gemma Halliday's Confessions of a Bombshell Bandit
Found in Dreams & Desires, vol. 1

Number 2 Mystery
Jack Maeby's The Thorazine Mirrorball

Number 3 Anthology
Dreams & Desires, vol. 1

Number 4 Book Cover Art
Teresa D'Amario's SheWolf

Number 5 Mainstream
Adelle Laudan's Iron Horse Rider

Number 9 Romance
Teresa D'Amario's SheWolf

Congratulations to all of the authors, publishers, artists, reviewers, magazines, workshops, and editors!

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

Saturday, January 26, 2008

CONTEST for free book


CONTEST for FREE Download

I am offering contest to win a free PDF download of my newly released horror novel, “Beckoned”. It is open to everyone. To win, you need only send to me on one of the following sites the answer to this question.

Where did I get the symbol that appears on the cover of “Beckoned”? I’ll even give you two hints

(1) an unaltered image of the original symbol can be seen on, http://ronaldscala.blogspot.com/

(2) Released September 1970

If you think you have the answer, send it to me at the Blog or to my email address ronaldscala@gmail.com

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

New Releases and Reviews

Freya's Bower and Wild Child Publishing would like to thank everyone who went and voted for their favorite authors, books, editors, book covers, publishers, magazines, and more on the Preditor/Editor poll. We are still waiting upon the final tally, but so far we know that SheWolf's cover placed fourth.

We have a new release and some great reviews. On February 2, 2008, I'll be speaking on romance/erotic ebooks at the Julian Dixon Culver City Library at 2 p.m. If you have a burning desire to meet the editor-in-chief of Freya's Bower and Wild Child Publishing and live in the Los Angeles area, come down and visit. It is a free event.

On February 1, 2008, Dreams and Desires: A Collection of Romance Tales releases. Order your ebook early and receive your copy a week in advance. Order your paperback version by January 27th and have it by February 1st. Remember, all net proceeds benefit a selected battered woman's shelter.

A week from Tuesday, there will be a new free read. Watch for it. :)


Miss Predictable by Kelly Ethan

Available now!

What does a girl do when she's surrounded by Greek god wannabes and someone's out for her blood? Find herself a hunky Greek god and have great sex...er, fall in love, of course.

Cassandra Troy comes from a long line of fortunetellers and her mother is no exception. Cassandra has sworn off the family business, so when her mother goes missing and she has to track her down, she's not impressed. But with strange accidents, an inability to tell a lie, a hunky hotel manager named Hermes, and a host of family members who swear they're Greek gods of mythology, the task might be harder than she thought. Its time for a girl to lay down the law.

Can Cassandra stop a vengeful lover, save her well-meaning mother, and her sexy god Hermes in time?

Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Novella
Price: $4.75
Genre: Paranormal/Fantasy/Chick Lit/Contemporary

Read excerpt.
Buy now!


Second Sight

by Debbie Mumford

"I loved this book and would recommend it to anyone looking for suspense, romance, intrigue with a bit of the paranormal tossed in. I fell in love with the characters and especially with Jenny's "tiger". All in all, a great and satisfying read I enjoyed."

4.5 Books from Viscaria, Long and Short Reviews
Read entire review.

Read an excerpt.

Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.75
Genre: Paranormal/Vampire/Werewolf/Contemporary

Buy now!


The Chosen

by Gwenne Hayes

"The main characters are well-defined and the romance sizzles with banked emotion."

Cerri Ellis Reviews
Read entire review.

Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Novella
Price: $4.75
Genre: Contemporary/Paranormal/Werewolf/Vampire

Buy now!


Loving Arms

by Lexie Davis

"Loving Arms was a sexy, satisfying read...a wonderful, passionate romantic story..."

4 Hearts from Danni, Night Owl Romance Reviews
Read entire review.

"an emotionally touching and very romantic short story...a very moving ending to a story that has a lot of heart..."

"A" from Julie Kornhausl, Simply Romance Reviews
Read entire review.

Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Short Story
Genre: Contemporary
Price: $3.25

Read an excerpt.
Buy now!


The Edge of Sanity: Book 4

by Jamie Hill

"my suggestion for anyone interested in picking up this intriguing story is to grab all the chapters at once if possible..."

Indy, Joyfully Reviewed
Read entire review.

Read an excerpt.

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

Buy now!


The Edge of Sanity: Book 5

by Jamie Hill

"Jamie Hill did a great job turning this group of books into a story that will leave readers with a smile on their face and with the rush of solving a good puzzle. This was a great journey for me as a reader and I look forward to reading additional stories from this talented author."

Indy, Joyfully Reviewed
Read entire review.

Read an excerpt.

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

Buy now!


Sorcha's Children: Dragon's Choice

by Debbie Mumford

"a fun story, with some very steamy sex scenes. I would recommend this story to anyone who wants a change of pace from the typical shape shifting romance."

4 Books from Zinnia, Long and Short Reviews
Read entire review.

Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Novel
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $5.75

Buy now!


science fiction

The Sound by Stan Grimes

The citizens of this world have many reasons to believe that the planet upon which they live will someday self-destruct, but what if they're reasons are wrong. What if global warming doesn't destroy us? What if a worldwide war for fossil fuels doesn't destroy us? Perhaps the destruction of the world is planned by an enemy much more sinister than the ones of which we are aware, an enemy from beyond.

The Sound is about such an enemy, an enemy planning on using the inhabitants of Earth as sustenance for survival of their strange race. Larson and Josie Bash discover their hometown in the Yukon is overrun with these bizarre creatures. They escape their homeland only to find their life would change forever.

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

Read excerpt.

Buy now!

Congratulations, everyone!

May the new year continue to bring you many blessings!

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

Sunday, January 20, 2008

New Reviews for Debbie Mumford

I'm so pleased! In my very first review with The Long and the Short of It, Second Sight earned 4-1/2 Books! Woot!!

Viscaria said, "I have to say that I loved this book and would recommend it to anyone looking for suspense, romance, intrigue with a bit of the paranormal tossed in. I fell in love with the characters and especially with Jenny’s “tiger”. All in all, a great and satisfying read I enjoyed."

As to opening with a murder scene, she said this:

"I believe that the author handled it very well. The information wasn’t overpowering--if anything it was fascinating how Debbie Mumford dealt with the skepticism on the part of the police and the quiet frustration on the part of the psychics when they tried to deal with each other."

Niiice ... read the whole review here.

Find Second Sight here.

AND, my second review with this same site garnered 4 books for Dragons' Choice!

Zinnia said, "This story has all ranges of human emotion on display, love, hate, ambition, prejudice and joy. It was a fun story, with some very steamy sex scenes. I would recommend this story to anyone who wants a change of pace from the typical shape shifting romance."

You can read the entire review here.

Find Dragons' Choice: Sorcha's Children Book 1 here.

Thursday, January 17, 2008

In the Gloaming



We have a release date for our faerie anthology, In the Gloaming!

March 25th!

Faeries come from all cultures and countries
and range in appearance from lovely to terrifying
to looking like an everyday person.
Some are benign, some malevolent.
Based on actual faerie lore, this anthology
incorporates the work of five spectacular authors
who have penned tales of iridescent ice beings,
fey men who love you into forgetfulness,
frightening creatures who wear caps of human skin,
enchanted lovers from a long lost era,
and the land of faerie dreams.

Step into the world of glamour where
the beautiful, the dreamy, the vicious,
and even a bit of the sexually bizarre
will captivate you--
but beware of the fey's beguiling ways!


I'm so excited to be part of this anthology!
Stories and authors included:

K.M. Frontain - Icicle

Cora Zane - At the Edge of Twilight

Kelley Heckart - The Enchanted Meadow

Esmerelda Bishop - Robin's Cap

and me, Nita Wick - The Dream

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Valentine's Day Bachelor Auction

Today is the official start of Gemma Halliday's charity Valentine's Day Bachelor Auction. Designed to help promote D&D volume 2, all proceeds from this auction will benefit the battered woman's shelter selected for D&D v. 2.

You can find the auction, and the hunks (and are they ever hunks. If I wasn't married.... ;)), here:

http://www.gemmahalliday.com/contests

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief
Freya's Bower -- http://www.freyasbower.com/

Sunday, January 13, 2008

New release and great reviews

Many things have happened this past month. Not only have we had some wonderful reviews, but many of our stories, covers, and authors are up for Preditor/Editor 2008 Awards. You'll find links and listing below. Be sure to go and vote for your favorite editor, author, book cover, ebook, etc before January 15th.

This is a very long newsletter this time around. There is a lot to catch up on. I will try to keep this as short as possible. :)

We have more free shorts coming, so watch for those as well.


In A Dream by Leigh Caroline

Emotionally scared from a previous relationship, Ellie is leery of getting involved again. But when a mysterious package arrives triggering dreams of an unknown but familiar woman, Ellie is faced with two choices. The wrong one could doom her to darkness, the right one a life beyond imagining.

Read an excerpt.

Saving Rebecca by Miranda Heart

After her rape in high school, Rebecca has never been the same. Having spent six years with her Mistress, Marla as her submissive, Marla has now decided it is time for Rebecca to take her place as slave. To do so, though, Rebecca must work through her past. Is Rebecca willing to do the work and relinquish her fears to accept Marla's slave collar? Is Marla able to put her own past behind her to see what rightfully belongs to her?

Read an excerpt.

Piercing Screams by Colin Ladd

David would never forget the journey of mind and body that began at No Boundaries fetish club. That was what Karen, the beautiful dominatrix had promised – and she always kept her promises, even in the few short days they had together.

Read an excerpt.

I Want That One by Paige Roberts

Lady Jane wants Will, for her slave, and she'll pay a high price to get him. Will dreams of a life under Jane's spike heels, but in the future city-state of New York, it's illegal to enslave a free man. Jane, once a notorious hacker, now a network security consultant, isn't used to letting a little thing like the law keep her from getting what she wants. When a bound and naked Will is delivered to her kitchen door, she takes great pleasure in using leather cat and cuffs and cruel penetrating sex games to tame him. But Will must give up everything to prove his loyalty to her before he can take his rightful place forever kneeling at her perfect feet.

Read an excerpt.

Publisher's Note:

This book is designed to portray BDSM lifestyle as true to reality as possible. As such, it is not only a good introduction for those who are unfamiliar with it, but realistic for those who are BDSM lifestylers. That being said, if you are not familiar with BDSM and/or have enjoyed reading light bondage material only, please read the foreword. This will give you insight into the relationships and mindsets of the characters that inhabit the pages of this book. We also recommend that you read each story in its entirety with an open mind. We suggest this as some of the stories are light bondage, but others are not. This anthology is not for the faint of heart, so please keep this in mind when purchasing. None of our submission guidelines or house rules have been broken.

Rating: Spicy/Sizzling/Beyond Sizzling
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.75
Genre: BDSM/Contemporary/Gay/Lesbian/Fantasy/M/F/Multiple Partners

Buy now!


SheWolf

by Teresa D'Amario

"Rich, full, and delicious. SheWolf was the last review book for me this year, and ended my 2007 reviews quite nicely. I couldn't have picked a better book to close the year on... Highly enjoyable!"

5 Champagne Flutes from Wilga Hill Boomerang, Cocktail Reviews
Read entire review.

Read an excerpt.

Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.75
Genre: Paranormal/Vampire/Werewolf/Contemporary

Buy now!


Dream by the Fire: Winter Magic: An Anthology of Short Stories

by Various

"Readers will be enthralled by the many choices of romance in this Winter anthology. The sweet ones will make you 'ahhh' and the tangy ones will make you 'ohhh' but all of them will leave a satisfied read in your heart."

5 from Moon Nymph, Literary Nymph Reviews
Read entire review.

Rating: Sweet/Tangy
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.75
Genre: Contemporary/Paranormal/Fantasy/Time Travel

Buy now!


Loving Arms

by Lexie Davis

"a steamy short story about the fulfillment of a once unrequited love... Ms. Davis provides descriptive love scenes that show not only the passion between the couple, but the emotion as well... Loving Arms is a fast paced, satisfying read."

4 Angels from Devon, Fallen Angels Reviews
Read entire review.

Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Short Story
Genre: Contemporary
Price: $3.25

Read an excerpt.
Buy now!


The Edge of Sanity: Book 2

by Jamie Hill

"I have to admit that I'm definitely hooked on these stories! Author Jamie Hill had done a terrific job in creating the mystery and suspense that sends your mind wondering at what is going on and why."

4 Angels from Tammy, Fallen Angels Reviews
Read entire review.

Read an excerpt.

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

Buy now!


The Edge of Sanity: Book 3

by Jamie Hill

"Author Jamie Hill has a knack for pulling a reader deeper and deeper into her stories as they try to figure out where she is leading them... If you love a good captivating mystery then you'll want to make sure Edge of Sanity is on your list."

4 Angels from Tammy, Fallen Angels Reviews
Read entire review.

Read an excerpt.

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

Buy now!


The Edge of Sanity: Book 4

by Jamie Hill

"Author Jamie Hill has a knack for pulling a reader deeper and deeper into her stories as they try to figure out where she is leading them... If you love a good captivating mystery then you'll want to make sure Edge of Sanity is on your list."

4 Angels from Tammy, Fallen Angels Reviews
Read entire review.

Read an excerpt.

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

Buy now!


The Edge of Sanity: Book 5

by Jamie Hill

"After eagerly awaiting the conclusion of Jake and Joss' story, I have to say that it was well worth the wait. Author Jamie Hill has built the suspense and anticipation in each book... I really enjoyed reading about Jake and Joss and found the style of writing by this author to be very engaging."

4 Angels from Tammy, Fallen Angels Reviews
Read entire review.

Read an excerpt.

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

Buy now!


A Rose of Any Colour: MaleDom

by Various

"this is a thoroughly entertaining collection of sensual stories. I personally enjoyed the variety of themes and plots, all linked to the image of the rose. Thank you, Freya's Bower, for giving us readers yet another exciting collection."

Jasmina Vallombrosa, TCM Reviews
Read entire review.

Rating: Tangy to Sizzling
Book Length: Novel
Genre: BDSM
Price: $5.75

Buy now!


Now, go vote for your favorite FB/WCP title:

Anthologies:

  • Dreams & Desires
  • Weirdly -- Wild Child Publishing

Erotic novels:

  • Love Him to Death: Book 1 by K.M. Frontain
  • Romance novels:

    • Conspiracy of Angels by Zinnia Hope
    • Second Sight by Debbie Mumford
    • Smiling Eyes by Adelle Laudan
    • Cinematic Royalty by Isabelle Santiago
    • She Wolf by Teresa D'Amario

    Science Fiction novels:

    • Dragon's Choice by Debbie Mumford
    • Love Him to Death: Book 1 by K.M. Frontain
    • Love Him to Death: Book 2 by K.M. Frontain

    Horror novels:

    • Fade to Pale by James Cheetham -- Wild Child Publishing

    Other novels:

    • Iron Horse Rider by Adelle Laudan

    Short Stories romance:

    • One Wild Weekend by T. Sue VerSteeg

    Short Stories science fiction:

    • Red's Merry Mischief by Debbie Mumford

    Short Stories - All other genres:

    • Confessions of a Bombshell Bandit by Gemma Halliday (Dreams & Desires)

    Book cover art:

    • One Wild Weekend by Trula Peace Wyatt
    • SheWolf by Cover Van

    Editors::

    • Faith Bicknell-Brown

    Publishing houses:

    • Freya's Bower

    Congratulations, everyone!

    May the new year bring you many blessings!

    Marci Baun
    Editor-in-Chief
    Freya's Bower

    Monday, January 07, 2008

    Questions and answers

    Next month, I hope to start interviewing authors. I am going to write some questions for this interviews, but I thought that perhaps some of our readers might have some too. If you do, please contact me at mgbaun AT wildchildpublishing DOT com or mbaun AT freyasbower DOT com. I will be interviewing both divisions' authors.

    If you'd like to find your question(s) in the interview, send them in now. :)

    Marci

    Sunday, January 06, 2008

    "Beckoned "relaesed Jan 2

    Hi everyone,

    I am happy to let you know that "Beckoned" was released on Jan-2 by Wild Child Publishing. My thanks go out to Michelle Ellis for staying with me on this through multiple edits and revisions. It posted great review from Cocktail Reviews. Trying to get a few more set up.

    http://cocktailreviews.wordpress.com/2007/12/05/beckoned-wild-child-publishing/

    So far it is picking up some healthy interest and has posted several sales. Please take a look.

    http://ronaldscala.blogspot.com/

    http://www.wildchildpublishing.com/
    Ron Scala

    Wednesday, January 02, 2008

    Vote now until January 15th

    It's time again for the Preditor and Editor Poll for 2007. I finished in the top ten for 2006 with my EBook Juliana.
    This year I am nominated in 3 different categories.


    Best Print/Electronic Romance Novel Published in 2007
    Smiling Eyes
    http://www.critters.org/predpoll/novelr.shtml

    Best Print/Electronic Novel (All other Genres) in 2007
    Iron Horse Rider
    http://www.critters.org/predpoll/novel.shtml

    Best Author Published in 2007
    Adelle Laudan
    http://www.critters.org/predpoll/author.shtml

    Sooooo If you're not sick of voting for me I'd appreciate your vote! I think you can only vote once a day per email address. Remember voting closes January 15th.
    Thanks in advance to everyone who continues to help me see my dreams realized.
    Adelle 'Legs' Laudan