New WCP releases and reviews

Wild Child Publishing would like to congratulate Maggi Coleman for her release and Ric Wasley, Irene Pynn, and R.M. Parrish for their reviews.

Come join me on the March 7th at a booksigning in Las Vegas at EPICon and on the 8th as I give a workshop on improving your prose.

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Casey's Luck by Maggi Coleman

When Casey Rowan finds her best friend Donald Broughton murdered and his wife Tessa unconscious, she embarks on a search for their attacker. The Devon police aren’t happy, particularly the man in charge of the investigation, DCI Roderick Carlisle...

Genre: Mystery/Suspense/Romance
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.95

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From Light to Dark by Irene Pynn

"I am highly recommending this one, and not just to YA readers. Fantasy readers in general will enjoy this book..."

Trevas, Ebook Gurus
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Genre: Young Adult/Fantasy
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.95

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The Scrimshaw by Ric Wasley

"a terrific tale... The intricate plot never falters... I could hardly turn pages fast enough to find out what happens next... a must-read for any fans of suspense and the paranormal..."

5 Pixies by Katherine, Dark Angel Reviews

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Genre: Mystery/Romance/Suspense
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.95

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I'm not your Princess Diaries of Shelby Sweet: Book 1 by R.M. Parrish

"R.M. Parrish delivers a poignant young adult novel in THE I’M NOT YOUR PRINCESS DIARIES OF SHELBY SWEET: VOLUME 1, with which many teens and adults alike can relate... Parrish deftly depicts a turning-point summer for Shelby... I look forward to future volumes in this series..."

4.5 Pixies by Katherine, Dark Angel Reviews
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Genre: Young Adult
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.95

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Enjoy!

Marci Baun
Publisher
Wild Child Publishing -- Break free...read wild!

News, releases, and reviews

We would like to congratulate Shannon Leigh, Rob Seyk, and Kelly Madden for their new reviews and Stephanie Sullivan and Jennifer Hart for their new releases.

You may have noticed some new changes around Wild Child and Freya's Bower. We moved both sites to a new server and moved things around. This is to facilitate your shopping experience. We are still loading some of the missing reviews and interviews, so be patient with us.

In other news, if you happen to pick up the October issue of Realms of Fantasy, check out page 32. Yeah, that's WCP. (grin) Doesn't it look beautiful!

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Into the Soul of Madness by Rob Seyk

"If I were to see his book on a shelf in my local bookstore, I would definitely give it a shot..."

4 Hearts by Crystal Adkins, Book Reviews by Crystal
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Genre: Mainstream/Horror/Science-Fiction
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.95

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Vampyress by Shannon Leigh

"absolutely captivating... I ate up every word and personally am anxious to read its sequel."

5 Tombstones by Lyda, Bitten By Books
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Genre: Horror
Book Length: Short Story
Price: $3.25

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Changling by Kelly Madden

"a wonderful blend of imagery here that will delight the reader page after page... a tenderhearted story of love, loss, and new life in what may one day become a classic young adult book... It would make a fabulous addition to any school library..."

Stefanie Longwood, Yellow 30 Sci-Fi Magazine
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Genre: Young Adult/Fantasy
Book Length: Novella
Price: $4.75

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Tapestry Wings by Stephanie Sullivan

A poetry compilation that chronicles the heartfelt and emotional journey through love, parenthood, friendship and forgiveness.

Genre: Poetry
Book Length: Short Story
Price: $3.25

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Worth the Wait by Jennifer Hart

Marley Gunderson is a sucker for hard luck cases. She votes independent, hires the local pothead with potential to DJ her class reunion, and pines for the boy she couldn't save.

William Patterson isn't interested in Marley's pity but her soft heart. Sexy and standoffish, Will's path has turned a carefree boy into a deeply troubled man with a serious helping of tragedy in his rucksack. The last thing he wants is to drag Marley into his personal cesspool, but the spark of teenage lust he felt for her blossoms into a raging inferno. Even the snarky voice of his dead friend, who resides in Will's own mind, isn't much of a deterrent for a few nights of solace spent in Marley's arms. But can he walk away again for her sake?

Rating: Tangy -- due to the "c" word
Book Length: Novella
Price: $3.99
Genre: Contemporary

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Enjoy!

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief
Wild Child Publishing -- Break free...read wild!
Freya's Bower -- Weaving passion into words...

New reviews and release

Wild Child Publishing would like to congratulate Stephen J. Martin and Scott Leddy for their new reviews and the authors of the Star Stepping anthology for their new release.

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Forty-Four Summer Stories Poetry Collection by Stephen J. Martin

"To lyrics of eyes that draw one in, a smile to set one free, and a soft touch to just reach out and hold a hand, these poems will captivate the reader with welcoming arms..."

4 Cups from Cherokee
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance
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Genre: Poetry
Book Length: Short Story
Price: $3.25

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Beyond Gehenna: Book 2: Devil's Lair by Scott Leddy

"An amazing read. I can only wish for a book 3."

5 Champagne Flutes from Bloody Mary
Reviewer for Cocktail
Reviews
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Genre: Horror/Paranormal
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.95

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Star Stepping: An Anthology of Fantasy and Sci-Fi Tales by Various

Beneath and Beyond by Debbie Mumford

Archaeologist Erin Carstedter is a no-nonsense kind of gal. If something can't be defined by scientific method, it doesn't exist. Erin's beliefs are about to be tested by a ruin beneath the polar ice cap. What Erin discovers in those icy depths will challenge her thinking...and change the world.

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

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Available June 3, 2008

Enjoy!

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief
Wild Child Publishing -- Break free...read wild!

New reviews and release

Wild Child Publishing would like to congratulate Stephen J. Martin and Scott Leddy for their new reviews and the authors of the Star Stepping anthology for their new release.

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Forty-Four Summer Stories Poetry Collection by Stephen J. Martin

"To lyrics of eyes that draw one in, a smile to set one free, and a soft touch to just reach out and hold a hand, these poems will captivate the reader with welcoming arms..."

4 Cups from Cherokee
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance
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Genre: Poetry
Book Length: Short Story
Price: $3.25

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Beyond Gehenna: Book 2: Devil's Lair by Scott Leddy

"An amazing read. I can only wish for a book 3."

5 Champagne Flutes from Bloody Mary
Reviewer for Cocktail
Reviews
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Genre: Horror/Paranormal
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.95

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Star Stepping: An Anthology of Fantasy and Sci-Fi Tales by Various

Beneath and Beyond by Debbie Mumford

Archaeologist Erin Carstedter is a no-nonsense kind of gal. If something can't be defined by scientific method, it doesn't exist. Erin's beliefs are about to be tested by a ruin beneath the polar ice cap. What Erin discovers in those icy depths will challenge her thinking...and change the world.

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

Read excerpt.

Available June 3, 2008

Enjoy!

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief
Wild Child Publishing -- Break free...read wild!

News, releases, and review

We would like to congratulate the authors Fionn Jameson and Penelope Friday for their new releases and Christopher Tran for his fantastic review.

Come listen now to our newest podcast where I interview Debbie Mumford, author of Second Sight, Sorcha's Heart, Dragons' Choice, and Glass Magic. All of our podcasts are available on All of our podcasts are available on our site and iTunes. You can even review them.

Remember to mark your calendars if you are going to be in Los Angeles in July. Greater Los Angeles Area Writers Society has asked Jack Maeby, Jeff Sherratt, and I to speak at their monthly meeting. We will be at the Palms Rancho Park Library. July date to be announced.

From April 27 through the 30th, Freya's Bower is the featured publisher at Romance Excerpts Only Yahoo group. Drop in for some excerpts and to say "hi".

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Blood Martyr: Book 3 by Fionn Jameson

Available April 29, 2008

Tanith Quinn is a vampire with a lot on her mind. Between fighting off her constant blood lust, and a friend who becomes more than just a friend, plus the Were King, who insists that they're meant to be together, she's a walking time bomb. And that's not even mentioning a hunter who's determined to take her down, as well as old friends who would like nothing more than to see her dead...

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

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One Kiss from a Stranger by Penelope Friday

Available May 6, 2008

Sylvia Rose isn't interested in romance. Between advancing her career and looking after her chronically ill sister, she doesn't have time. And one kiss from a handsome stranger isn't going to change her mind.

But when the stranger turns out to be her new boss...

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

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Tiffany's Twisted
by Christopher Tran

"a darkly twisted novel of love and passion...incredible twists and turns this story takes... I cannot believe this is Christopher Tran's first novel."

5 Pixies by Amanda Haffery, Dark Angel Reviews
Available online at Dark Angel Reviews June 1, 2008.

Genre: Light Horror/Thriller
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.95

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Congratulations, everyone!

Enjoy!

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

New WCP reviews and release

Wild Child Publishing would like to congratulate Matthew Babcock, Adelle Laudan and James Patrick Riser for their great reviews and Jack Maeby, author of The Thorazine Mirrorball on his New York book tour.

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Under the Stone by Matthew Babcock

"There are writers that can write. There are writers that can write but also have a flair for it, a talent, an obvious love of the written word. Mr. Babcock has the latter. Highly recommended."

5 Flutes from Black Orchid, Cocktail Reviews
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Genre: Mainstream
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.95

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Iron Horse Rider by Adelle Laudan

"a study of contrasts... This is a strong and unpredictable read."

Snapdragon
Reviewer for The Long and Short of It
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Genre: Biker Fiction/Romance
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.95 -- ebook, 10.99 -- print

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Buy ebook now!
Buy paperback now!

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Syndrome
by James Patrick Riser

"If you like horror, Syndrome will slake your thirst for the macabre."

4 Flutes from Bloody Mary, Cocktail Reviews
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Genre: Horror
Book Length: Short Story
Price: $3.25

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Enjoy!

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief
Wild Child Publishing

New WCP releases and reviews

Wild Child Publishing would like to congratulate Matthew Babcock and James Patrick Riser for their new releases and Zinnia Hope and Faith Bicknell Brown for their great reviews on their recent releases.

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Tennessee Waltz in the Park and Visiting Donna Dee by Zinnia Hope

"Rich imagery and a vivid sense of being... A great e-book..."

5 Flutes from Lovely Butterfly, Cocktail Reviews
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Photo for cover courtesy of Luis Roquette Valdez

Genre: Literary
Book Length: Short Story
Price: $3.25

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How to Avoid Writer's Hell: The Muse. What A Bitch!
by Faith Bicknell-Brown

"if you're serious about the craft of writing, I would strongly recommend buying these How-To books..."

5 Flutes from Nutty Nana, Cocktail Reviews
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Genre: Writing - How To
Book Length: Short Story
Price: $3.25

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Under the Stone by Matthew Babcock

Life's secrets await the curious who overturn the stones beneath their feet. The chance of uncovering a curse drives the bitter and downtrodden to leave those stones undisturbed. The luckless pause and walk on, not knowing a fortune lies underfoot...

Genre: Mainstream
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.95

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Available February 19, 2008

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Syndrome by James Patrick Riser

Fred Peters, a crime scene photographer who loves his job, snaps photos of the latest Lake Park murder victim. He doesn't know that the mutilated corpse...

Genre: Horror
Book Length: Short Stories
Price: $3.25

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Available February 26, 2008

Enjoy!

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief
Wild Child Publishing

Wild Child Reviews

We have some great new reviews. Congratulations, Jack, Gabriel, and James, and the Weirdly authors.

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Oh, Ragnarok by Gabriel Llanas

"Fantastical beasts inhabit the pages... Excitement, weirdness, good writing... Bravo, Mr. Llanas!"

5 Champagne Flutes from Sangria, Cocktail Reviews
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Genre: Crime Fiction/Fantasy
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.95

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The Writing on the Wall by James Goodman

"a fantastically crazy ride...a creepy, grippingly weird tale..."

5 Champagne Flutes from Bloody Mary
Reviewer for Cocktail Reviews
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Genre: Horror
Book Length: Novella
Price: $4.75

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Soul Haven by Sonja Baines

"fast-paced book with a high level of readability...an interesting cast of characters and settings... If you are a fan of suspense, my guess is you will enjoy Soul Haven. If you are like me and you've never tried a suspense novel before, give this one a shot. It is a fun read and a satisfying story."

8 from Sabine Maurier, Novel Spot
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Genre: Romance/Suspense
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.95

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Weirdly: A Collection of Strange Stories by Various

"fantastic set of tales... Weirdly gave me everything it promised and more... Top notch writing. I'll be recommending this to anyone and everyone. Stunning!"

5 Champagne Flutes by White Russian
Reviewer for Cocktail Reviews
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Genre: Horror/Paranormal/Science Fiction
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.95

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The Thorazine Mirrorball by Jack Maeby

"a superb thriller...taut and colorful novel... Characters jump from the page... The Thorazine Mirrorball is highly recommended for all lovers of mystery/suspense, music, or crime novels..."

Aaron Lazar, author of the Le Garde Mysteries
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"within the first twenty pages I was hooked... The author has a clear understanding of mental illness...a unique and realistic voice. The suspense is gripping...a fantastic read that I wholeheartedly recommend!"

5 Cups by Regina
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance
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"A thriller of exciting proportions, The Thorazine Mirrorball will have you reading as quickly as you can to find out what happens next... A brilliantly penned novel...heart-thumpingly fast paced..."

5 Champagne Flutes by White Russian
Reviewer for Cocktail Reviews
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Genre: Crime Fiction/Mystery
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.95

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Enjoy!

Sincerely,

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief
Wild Child Publishing

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.

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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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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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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!

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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

Speak your mind

Reviews are important for any book, but especially for small presses and lesser known authors. Ask any author/publisher. They will tell you what a reviews mean to their sales. If you have read a book and like it, or hate it, review it if you can. Whether you post it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders, or submit it to a review site. Heck, why not post to all of them? By doing so, you ensure that small presses, their authors, and reading stay alive. The small presses are often the ones who take chances on the unknown, but extremely talented authors. They often publish books that the big publishers won't touch because the NY companies think the works are too risky or that they "won't sell". Let's prove them wrong.

On that note: Have you read Pervalism, Fade To Pale, Iron Horse Rider, Conspiracy of Angels, Dreams & Desires: A Collection of Romance and Erotic Tales? If you have, speak your mind and post a review at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders, offer it to a review site, or shout about it on Gather, MySpace, Blogger, Shelfari, and so on. Spread it to the world just how marvelous these authors and their books are! Help keep their dreams alive and independent publishers too.

You haven't read them? What are you waiting for? Pick up a copy today or order them at your local bookstore or request one for your local library? But if you must have one now, stop by Wild Child Publishing.com or Freya's Bower and purchase one now.

Amazon links:

Pervalism by M.E. Ellis
Fade To Pale by James Cheetham
Iron Horse Rider by Adelle Laudan
Dreams & Desires by various (this is a charity collection)
Conspiracy of Angels by Zinnia Hope

Make your voice heard and enjoy some good reading.

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

New reviews from Wild Child Publishing

New book reviews at Wild Child Publishing:

Isle of Desire by Eden Bradley
Invasion Earth by Loribelle Hunt
Secret Surrender by Lisa Dawn MacDonald
Branded by Emma Petersen
Pulse by Anisa Damien
Stripped by Rhonda Stapleton
Owning Rachel by Madison Layle
Dreams & Desires: A Collection of Romance and Erotic Tales by Various
If We Listened by Jenna Bayley-Burke

If you would like to request an ebook review, please visit our How to Request an eBook Review page. We have changed our policy slightly. If you wish to have a cover included, please attach a 100x150 jpg or gif file no larger than 20 KB.

Enjoy!

Marci