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.

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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

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

Read an excerpt.

Buy now!

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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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Buy now!

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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

Read excerpt.

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
Read entire review.

Genre: Mainstream Fiction

Book Length: Novel

Price: $5.95

Enjoy!

Sincerely,

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief
Wild Child Publishing

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.

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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!

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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
Read entire review.

"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
Read entire review.

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!

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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
Read entire review.

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

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

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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
Read entire review.

This is the second of the series Loved Him to Death.

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

Read excerpt.
Buy Now!

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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

Read excerpt.
Buy Now!

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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

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

Enjoy!

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief
Freya's Bower

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.

Wild Child Releases

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

Read excerpt.

Buy now!

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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

New releases and great review

Freya's Bower would like to congratulate Canice Brown-Porter for her fabulous review and J. Emberglass, Jamie Hill, Alyce Brown, and K.M. Frontain for their new releases.

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The Goblin, the Witch, and the Single Girl by Canice Brown-Porter

"a quirky tale, filled with plenty of humor...a short fun read to escape with for a while..."

4 Clovers from Kelley A. Hartsell
Reviewer for
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Rating: Sweet
Book Length: Novella
Price: $4.75
Genre: Paranormal/Contemporary

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Edge of Sanity: Book 2 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 3 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: Spicy
Book Length: Chapter Book
Price: $1.75
Genre: M/M/M/F/Fantasy/Paranormal/Contemporary

Read excerpt.

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

A millennium ago, Omos of the Ether chained his only living child to an island whose culture viewed the boy as a gift of divine protection...and convenient slave labour. Intana is now free, but he has been missing for a century. In an effort to find him, Haru Sachoné seeks the aid of the demigod's father and signs a contract of "usage" to secure the ether dragon's assistance.

Omos thinks he's won the latest victory in the long war with Vaal of the Depths: the uncontested right to use Vaal's favoured paramour as his bedmate. But the ether dragon is about to discover that Haru has sharper teeth than his divine lover.

This is the second of the series Loved Him to Death.

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

Read excerpt.
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Congratulations, Canice, Jamie, Alyce, K.M., and J!

Enjoy!

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief
Freya's Bower

"Second Sight" is Cover of the Week!

Second Sight is Cover of the Week at Erin Aislinn's site!

Go check it out. She says some very nice things about this example of Paul Ellis' art work.

News

Freya's Bower has a new paranormal chapter book titled The Whispering House available August 7, and another excellent review. Looking for chills, The Whispering House is for you.

Ever wonder what the editor-in-chief of Freya's Bower, er, I sound like? You can listen to an interview of me at She Unlimited.

We will also be hosting a chat this entire weekend at the Yahoo group Novelspotters. You must be a member to participate.

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Available August 7, 2007

The Whispering House 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?

This is a chapter book. Each chapter will be rated based upon the content of that chapter. One chapter may be sweet, and the next could be beyond sizzling.

"Very well written, The Whispering House packs many images into the first book..."

Bottle of Champagne from White Russian
Reviewer for Cocktail Reviews
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Rating: Sweet
Book Length: Chapter Book
Price: $1.75
Genre: Paranormal/Contemporary

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Congratulations, Kit!

Enjoy!

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief
Freya's Bower

Come join us...

at a chat. We will be chatting the entire weekend at Novelspotters, a Yahoo group.

Dates: August 11th & 12th
Time: All day and night
Location: Novelspotters -- you must be a member to participate
Who: Freya's Bower authors
Why: To have fun, chat, get to know our readers, have an overall good time

I look forward to seeing everyone!

Marci
Editor-in-Chief

More reviews!

Available July 31, 2007

Tahitian Nights by Alyce Brown

"I'm honestly excited to see what else Tammy gets up to in future chapter instalments. If anyone else asks to review these books I'm refusing, you hear me?

"Mine. All mine. Mwhahahaha.

"A well-deserved bottle of champers."

Bottle of Champagne from Wilga Hill Banger
Reviewer for Cocktail Reviews
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Rating: Sweet
Book Length: Chapter Book

Price: $1.75
Genre: Chick Lit/Contemporary

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One Wild Weekend by T. Sue Versteeg

"a great, well-written story. The characters were believable and the passion between them is all consuming and scorching... I would recommend this to anyone looking for a hot, sexy read that will leave the reader wanting more..."

5 Hearts from Sandra
Reviewer for The Romance Studio
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Rating: Spicy
Book Length: Short Story
Price: $3.25
Genre: Chick Lit/Contemporary

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Buy Now!

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief
Freya's Bower
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

The Marian Kind's great new review!!!

From Nancy Lindley-Gauthier at The Long and the Short of It

"...From powerful and unexpected characters to bizarre events, this story keeps your attention. And the discoveries along the way - like how chocolate bubble bath might disagree with your average computer circuitry - only add to the fun.
Clever descriptions offer a bit of a giggle in between fast action scenes (the love interest is compared to an array of fresh-from-the bakery delights) and the romance sizzles all the way through. The Marian Kind by Babe King is a quick read because it simply won't allow the reader to step away."

Read rest of Review

Read Excerpt!!!


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New release and great reviews

Freya's Bower has a new chick lit chapter book titled Tahitian Nights available July 31, and several excellent reviews. Looking for laughs, Tahitian Nights is for you.

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Available July 31, 2007

Tahitian Nights 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?

This is a chapter book. Each chapter will be rated based upon the content of that chapter. One chapter may be sweet, and the next could be beyond sizzling.

Tahitian Nights is the first book in Freya's Bower's T.R.O.U.B.L.E. line.

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

Read excerpt.

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Of Lilies by F.R.R. Mallory

"I reserve five angel ratings for those stories that really fill me with the flavor of a world and an encounter very quickly...just the right set of stories...perfect quick escapes into fantasy moments..."

5 Angels from Catrina
Reviewer for Fallen Angels Reviews
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Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Bites
Price: $2.00
Genre: Paranormal/Contemporary

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Bedevilled: Book 1 and 2 by J. Emberglass

"A hot read. I'm very eagerly awaiting the next instalment. Very well written, each book seems to hold so much more than the actual word count. Packed full of fantastic visuals, I look forward to reading more of J. Emberglass' work in the future..."

A Whole Bottle of Champagne from White Russian
Reviewer for Cocktail Reviews
Read entire review.

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"a great piece of serial fiction... I can't wait to find out what happens next...a plot that will suck you in and leave you in suspense at the end of the chapter..."

4 Lips from Bella
Reviewer for Two Lips Reviews
Read entire review.

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

Book 1 excerpt.
Book 2 excerpt.
Buy Book 1 Now!
Buy Book 2 Now!

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One Wild Weekend by T. Sue Versteeg

"very fast paced and exciting... T. Sue VerSteeg packs a punch in this quick read..."

4 Angels from Chris P.
Reviewer for Fallen Angels Reviews
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Rating: Spicy
Book Length: Short Story
Price: $3.25
Genre: Chick Lit/Contemporary

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Edge of Sanity: Book 1 by Jamie Hill

"This first installment is a treasure... From the first page to the last, Edge of Sanity, Book 1 had me glued to the pages..."

Rose
Reviewer for Romance At Heart
Read entire review.

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"With Jake and Jocelyn's relationship just beginning, I'm eager to find out just who or what is making those ghastly noises, and if their relationship lasts the distance."

4 Champagne Flutes from Sangria
Reviewer for Cocktail Reviews
Read entire review.

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

Read excerpt.
Buy Now!

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Mating Call by Emily Ryan-Davis

"an intriguing tale of passion, self-discovery and mystery... You'll find yourself eagerly awaiting the next installment...an enthralling story of one woman's journey..."

Recommended Read by Niniri
Reviewer for Joyfully Reviewed
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Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Category Novel
Price: $5.25
Genre: Paranormal/Contemporary

Read excerpt.
Buy Now!

Congratulations, Jamie, T. Sue, Alyce, F.R.R., Emily, and J.!

Enjoy!

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief
Freya's Bower

Submissions Call

Dream by the Fire Anthology Submissions Call

Freya's Bower invites you to participate in "Dream by the Fire: Winter Magic," a special winter anthology to be released in e-book format the first week of December. Please be advised this is not exclusively a Christmas anthology. While Christmas stories are welcome, as are all other winter-time holidays regardless culture or faith, the anthology as a whole will be a collection that celebrates winter, the season of giving, of finding warmth and thanks. Tell a story that will keep a shivering woman warm on the longest night of the year, and you're telling a story that is perfect for this anthology.

Submissions should be romantic tales between 2,000 and 8,000 words. Even though Freya's Bower welcomes romance of all sexual orientations, this anthology will focus on one man, one woman relationships. Stories may be contemporary, paranormal/fantasy, or historical and end happily-ever-after or happily-for-now. Heat levels may range from Sweet to Tangy (see Freya's Bower for heat level explanations).

E-mail submissions and any questions you have to Michelle or Bonnie, fbiwinteranthoATgmailDOTcom

Deadline to submit is September 30, 2007. Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis.

All submissions must follow regular guidelines as stated at Freya's Bower's submissions guidelines.

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief
Freya's Bower

Are you on the Edge of Sanity?

Available July 17, 2007

Edge of Sanity 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...

This is a chapter book. Each chapter will be rated based upon the content of that chapter. One chapter may be sweet, and the next could be beyond sizzling.

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

Read excerpt.
Buy Now!

Congratulations, Jamie Hill!

Enjoy!

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief
Freya's Bower

EOE July Newsletter Now Available!

The July Essence of Erotica newsletter is now available in pdf. If you didn't receive it in email, you can find it in the files section here:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Essenceoferoticanewsletter/

This month's spotlight author is Alessia Brio! Don't miss the latest on featured publisher Freya's Bower, and review site Rites of Romance Reviews!

Please feel free to visit our website:

www.essenceoferotica.com

for more information!

Have a great day~

Essence of Erotica

Are You Superstitious?

Are you superstitious?

If Friday the 13th is so bad, then why was last Friday worse? (Knock on wood.) LOL

Seriously, last Friday was a nightmare for me. The old Murphy's Law seemed to have taken up residence in my life and touched every aspect of it. I was more stressed than a chair with a 40 ton truck on it. Somehow, I managed to survive without a heart attack. And thank goodness for that or I wouldn't have experienced these last two days of awesome news.

As many of you know, if you've read this Gather article, one of our titles, Fade To Pale by James Cheetham, was picked up by the biggest Canadian book chain McNally & Rand. Not only that, they bought twelve copies, with eight pre-sold. A huge coup for us as a relatively new, small press. (This title will be available on Amazon in a few weeks.) Mr. Cheetham has also had Fade To Pale mentioned on three radio stations (one was an interview) and a newspaper article interviewing him (Selkirk Journal in Canada).

Then today, I put in a call to an ex boss. I worked for two years at my hometown library as the senior librarian assistant while I got my masters degree at the local university. I have stayed friends with my ex boss, and, when we published Pervalism in print (available at Amazon as well as at Wild Child Publishing), I donated a copy to my hometown library. (This was back in December 2006.) I called because I had checked the online catalog system last Friday, and the title still wasn't there. My ex boss, Barbara, told me that she really didn't know what had happened to it. Perhaps they'd lost the book in processing.

Hm...well, you can imagine my response. She wondered if I wanted to donate another copy. Since I was originally from there, the book would have a better chance of passing through the library committee.

Now, people, I ask you, would you donate another copy if it could possibly get lost in the shuffle again? No, it's not a great deal of money for one book, but as a small press, every cent counts.

Barbara agreed to talk to the manager of the adult services department at the downtown library to see what happened to the book. As the last time took a while, I didn't imagine she had an answer on the issue, but I called her about something else entirely. Imagine my delight to hear that the manager decided to just purchase a copy for my hometown library, but not just one copy of Pervalism. The library system bought THREE copies! One for my old library, one for the main library, and one for the book mobile.

For some of you, you might be saying, "What's the big deal?"

Honey, breaking into the library systems is a big deal. It's the exposure, the possibility of getting some local newspapers to run stories on our little publishing company, and getting our books out there. It also makes it possible for me to approach my local library again, Culver City branch, which is part of the Los Angeles County Library system, to see if they will carry not just Pervalism, but Fade To Pale, Iron Horse Rider, Conspiracy of Angels, and Dreams & Desires: A Romance and Erotica Anthology. See, I can say that the Fresno County Library system has ordered three copies of Pervalism. It was approved by that system, surely it would be okay for ours.

And now that we have one title in that system, the possibility of us getting more in is much, much higher. You can bet I will be in contact with the manager of adult services for Fresno County Library to see if they would be interested in any of our other titles.

Not only that, because of this, my hometown newspaper has agreed to do a feature article on the local girl who did good. (grin)

Friday the 13th a problem? Not for the Irish. (grin)

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief

"The Marian Kind" and the magic Flutes!

Cocktail Reviews gaveThe Marian Kind by Babe King 5 Champagne flutes!

REVIEWED BY: White Russian

"Set yourself up for a fun ride! Marian aids Rob in unravelling a mystery, one that takes them to the office of the local Sheriff. Here, they meet an annoying dog and Granny, a.k.a Celia Tuck. Dog and Granny join Marian and Rob on their quest to solve a crime, with hilarious results. A fake boob implant brings hilarity to the tale, along with excellent one-liners that made me laugh out loud.

A breath of fresh air, The Marian Kind is a must read for all romantic comedy readers.

Favourite lines:

He took a scone and stared like it was Snow White’s apple. Personally, I never saw Snow White’s problem. I mean, the girl escaped a ton of housework for those messy dwarves, had a lovely long nap surrounded by flowers, then got woken by a handsome prince and lived happily ever after in a palace. Hello? I should be so lucky.

Either the fairies in her top paddock were contagious or the music was for real.—top paddock! Hilarious!"

Genre: Rom Com
Book Length: Short
Price: $3.25 -- download

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Extra! Extra! New releases!

Some children are forced to grow up quickly, while others aren't meant to grow up at all. Little Rita existed between these two spectrums, wandering between reality and dreams, suffering and surviving in the Here and There.

Some people go over the edge with courage or blind faith, while others wade along the shoreline contemplating what might lay beyond the falls. Rita found the edge and clenched the rocks. There, she lingered as a child in the cold water while hanging on for dear life. There, with broken fingernails and white, waterlogged skin, she remained until she became an adult. All that she needed by then was a nudge...

Her past haunting her every waking moment, her present confusing her troubled mind, she wonders about the future. Fate awaits, but what if destiny is deceived? The universe changes and lives spin out of control. Rita lives one such life and carries her sins close to her heart. A weed amongst the flowers...

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"bold and penetrating...deliciously disturbing...psychologically acute and entertaining, dark and inspiring..."

Five Champagne Flutes from Harvey Wallbanger
Reviewer for Cocktail Reviews

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Genre: Horror
Book Length: Novel
Book Size: 248 pp. 6"x9"
Price: $15.99 -- print

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Iron Horse Rider by Adelle Laudan

After losing his wife in a terrible motorcycle accident, Shane flees from everything and everyone that reminds him of Kelly. He discovers solace in a summer Micmac camp, and with the aid of Chief Gray Owl and the beautiful Tia, Shane's heart begins to heal.

However, even paradise can turn chaotic. To save Tia from a man she fears, Shane is sent on a quest. Throughout his journey, he learns that sometimes friendship comes from the most unusual circumstances, that love never dies, and anything's possible when you’re riding in the wind.

Genre: Biker Fiction/Romance
Book Length: Novel
Book Size: 132 pp. 6"x9"
Price: $10.99 -- print

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Quits: Book 2: Devils by M.E. Ellis

Still tormented by the demons from his past, Wayne Thomas embarks on a course of therapy at the Klinter Institute. His therapist, Jen, is eager to ensure he faces every single demon he encountered in his childhood and to re-establish Wayne into society. With the help of Kathy, a speech therapist, and Herbert, a physiotherapist, Wayne begins to rebuild not only his mind, but his body and self-confidence. Once therapy makes a marked improvement upon Wayne, he is offered the chance to move out of Klinter to The Apartments, the second stage of his integration.

However, inner demons and devils are sometimes hard to erase. Wayne's linger in his subconscious, waiting for a chance to break free once more, to wreak havoc within his unstable mind. Will Jen's hard work pay off? Or will Wayne spiral into a world where redemption and payback rule?

Genre: Horror/Psychological Thriller/Paranormal
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.95 -- ebook

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Enjoy!

Marci

Weekend chat, free reads, and print release

Come and join Freya's Bower this coming weekend at our Yahoo author chat group. This will be an entire weekend of FB authors. We will have some fun giveaways, Q&As, and just plain old good times with fast and furious conversation mixed in. Be sure to join early as new members to FB's author chat group are subject to approval. We will also be hosting a live chat on Sunday, July 8. Time TBA and will be held at http://kmfrontain.cbox.ws/. To secure your name, register by clicking the "profile" link.

Other news, Freya's Bower is starting free reads. We will be offering a new free download through our store once a month. Sometimes, the story will be as long as a novella; other times, it will be a short story. The first two chapters of this month's free read are only available through Freya's Bower store newsletter, which you can join once you register in the store, and will be available starting next week. If you are already a member, you are in luck. If you aren't, all you have to do is sign up for the FB newsletter by becoming a member of our store and checking the box to receive our newsletter. None of your information will ever sold or used for anything other than the newsletter. The rest of the novella will be available for download absolutely free. No purchase is necessary!

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Liddy and Her Other Half by M.E. Ellis -- Free Read!

Liddy Whittaker has a weight problem. With two options for slimming down her figure (exercise or girdle), Liddy opts for the girdle and finds herself at the poshest department store in town. Her misadventures in the store don't stop Liddy from finding a new friend and being asked out on a date. Thus begins the hilarious journey of a woman who learns to accept herself for who she is and to be content with her lot.

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Conspiracy of Angels by Zinnia Hope

A limited number of signed and numbered print copies of Conspiracy of Angels by Zinnia Hope are available. To secure this limited edition, purchase the print book through FB's store and include a note in your order that you would like a signed and numbered edition. Do it quickly as they are going fast!

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Hot summer releases

On July 10, we will increase the heat index with the release of three Summer Lovin' short stories. Short enough to read in a half hour, but hot enough to start your fire, authors Babe King, Karen Erickson, and Lyric James steam up the summer nights.

I look forward to seeing you!

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief
Freya's Bower

All Weekend Loop Chat for FB authors!

Next weekend, July 7 and 8, is an all weekend promo bash on Freya's Bower Authorchat.

Authors! Get your excerpts ready! Your special announcements! Your contests!

Readers and fans, come and join us. Post your questions, ask what inspires us, poke us to give you more hot reading material. 

All weekend long, everyone! Plenty of time to drop in and join the party. :D

SECOND SIGHT ~ 2 Great Reviews!

Second Sight

by Debbie Mumford

ISBN: 1-934069-51-5

A mysterious grimoire of Celtic origins has been linked to two murders. To break the case, psychic investigator Zach Douglass seeks the assistance of a gifted translator, beautiful Jenny Murdoch. But Jenny has a dark secret. She's spent years repressing a potent psychic talent: her 'tiger', which she believes killed her parents. Jenny will crack the grimoire and learn to trust her tiger, but she'll fall under suspicion for the murders. And one of the victim's was Zach's fiancée.

Available from Freya's Bower

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Reviewers have said:

This was an absorbing paranormal tale filled with suspense and passion ... The characters were strong and well developed ... Paranormal and erotica readers alike will not be able to put this one down.

~~ Inez Daylong, May, 2007 issue of Affaire de Coeur

A riveting read where the first sentence packs a punch and delivers the hook that had me gripped until the end. Some superb delivery lurks within the pages of Second Sight, along with excellent imagery ... My eyes tumbled over the sentences in a bid to read as quickly as I could ... Buy it and love it, readers. A solid and delightful read.

~~White Russian from Cocktail Reviews

~~ 5 Champagne Flutes

~~ Read the entire review here.

New releases, an award, and a print release

What's happening at Freya's Bower? We have some new releases, a book coming out in print in July, and an award for one of our books! Be sure to check our coming soon page to see what we have in the works.

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Loved Him to Death: Haru of Sachoné House by K.M. Frontain

Haru, merchant prince of Sachoné House, sails into the port of Verdant on a day when Ardu magic normally rejects outsiders of the faith. Despite that he is an infidel, Haru is chosen to be the next Oradhé, the holy man who must act as a dragon god's conscience. To Haru's dismay, the price exacted for this duty will be his eyes burned from his sockets.

Haru's struggle to retain his sight becomes a profound battle to preserve his spirit, for he must resist not only Verdant tradition, but the questionable advances of Intana, the dragon god. All the while, Vaal, the shark deity of Haru's people, lurks in the water and observes. Vaal of the Depths has plans for Verdant, for Intana, and for Haru.

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

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A Taste of Italy by Lucie Simone

Winner of 2007 New York Book Festival Competition for Best E-Book.

Carly, an LA woman who sets off for Florence, Italy in search of passion, finds that her Catholic upbringing and a decade spent toiling away in the corporate tax industry has her so buttoned up she barely knows what to do with herself. Haunted by Sister Mary Margaret's threats of eternal damnation, she nearly loses the will to fulfill her dreams. But when she meets David, a California man in Florence with his theatre company, she discovers that underneath all her layers of guilt and fear, lies the heart of a "naughty, naughty girl."

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

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Conspiracy of Angels by Zinnia Hope

Coming in print July 10, 2007

You'll love to hate her, want to hug her, yell at her, and then root for her. Raised by a Bible-beating grandmother and a starstruck mother, naturally, Elizabeth has issues.

Forced to leave town seven years ago by the local minister, Elizabeth has returned. With the help of some meddling angels and her overbearing grandmother, she finally finds her way back to her one true love. Sometimes, a bit of heavenly conspiracy is required to set things right.

Based on true-life accounts, Conspiracy of Angels is a controversial tale of deception within Christianity where sex is a sin unless there's a gold band on the ring finger and people gossip while sequestering the skeletons in their own closets.

Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Plus Novel
Price: $5.95 -- ebook, $12.99 -- print
Genre: Angels/Demons/Contemporary

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Buy the eBook now!
Buy the print now!

Congratulations, Lucie!

Enjoy!

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief

New WCP release

We have a new release and a new look. If you haven't stopped by recently, come see the difference.

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This is the beginning of a series that addresses most of what there is to know about writing a tight, exciting story. In Laymen's terms and with a touch of irreverent humor, Ms Bicknell-Brown discusses formatting and submitting material, grammar, paring prose, etiquette, punctuation, character and plot development, pen names, research do's and don'ts, how to write sex scenes and avoid purple prose, synopsis, outlines, blurbs, and much more.

In this first book, you will find pointers on submitting and formatting your manuscript, etiquette of submitting, pen names, research do's and don'ts, synopsis, and outlines.

The second book will cover plot and character development, setting, genres, and more.

Genre: How To/Writing - How To
Book Length: Booklet
Price: $3.25

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Sincerely,

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief
Wild Child Publishing

Submissions Call

Wild Child Publishing and its subsidiary, Freya's Bower, are open to submissions. Interested in well-written, entertaining stories, Wild Child Publishing and Freya's Bower publish a wide variety of genres. While Wild Child Publishing focuses on mainstream fiction and non-fiction, Freya's Bower publishes romance and erotica.

Wild Child Publishing would love to see more mainstream romance, mystery, westerns, historical fiction, science fiction/fantasy, and suspense. Wild Child Publishing has also started a line of Biker Fiction, not seen anywhere else. What is Biker Fiction? Biker Fiction has a hero/heroine who is involved in the biker lifestyle. Wild Child Publishing currently has one Biker Fiction novel, Iron Horse Rider by Adelle Laudan, which will be available in print soon. To submit, please read the submission guidelines very carefully.

Freya's Bower is looking for a wide variety of genres from chapter book lengths to full-length novels. With a variety of lines available -- from T.R.O.U.B.L.E. to the Goddess Freya to the Valkyries -- and genres, it's easy to find a niche for your book. Please be sure to read the submission guidelines before submitting any manuscripts. Note: To submit to Freya's Bower, you must be 18 years of age or older.

Any questions can be directed to me.

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

After Seven Years

Dear Readers,

For nearly eight years, Wild Child Publishing has published a magazine. As some of you know, in January, I put the magazine on hiatus to make a decision on what I was going to do with it. Would I go subuscription only or continue in the same vein as I'd had it for the past seven and a half years. Unfortunately, I have come to the conclusion that I do not have the time for the magazine portion of Wild Child Publishing and will be closing for now. Perhaps some time in the future, we will re-open.

We will keep the following portions of the magazine available:

• Interviews
• Book Reviews (we will no longer write them, but you are welcome to submit a review.)
• eBook Reviews
• Movie Reviews

In conjunction, I have redesigned the site

I want to thank all of you for your support and submissions these past seven years. I would encourage you to continue to support us by buying our ebooks and print editions and submitting to our publishing venture.

May your writing and reading adventures be many and always exciting,

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief

New reviews

Congratulations, F.R.R. Mallory, Emily Ryan-Davis, and Debbie Mumford! :)

Of Lilies by F.R.R. Mallory

"a unique twist and very vivid descriptions...a gripping short story..."

4 Moons from Marlene Breakfield
Reviewer for Mystique Books
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Dragon Queen: Book Two: Dragon Dance by Emily Ryan-Davis

"a very good read...a superb twist...very well written with excellent visuals... I am positively on pins...to read book three. I shall pray to the Muse of Emily Ryan-Davis that my wait should not be too long."

5 Champagne Flutes from Wilga Hill-Boomerang
Reviewer for Cocktail Reviews
Read entire review.

Read excerpt.

Available May 29th!

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Second Sight by Debbie Mumford

"an absorbing paranormal tale filled with suspense and passion... The characters were strong and well developed... Paranormal and erotica readers alike will not be able to put this one down."

4 Stars from Inez Daylong
Reviewer for Affaire de Coeur, May Issue 2007

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Congratulations, F.R.R. Mallory, Emily Ryan-Davis, and Debbie Mumford!

Marci Baun
Editor-in-Chief
Freya's Bower

Submissions Call and Guidelines change

Chapter Book Submissions Call

Freya's Bower is starting a new line of chapter books. These are a series of three, or more, installments of an ongoing story. Each "chapter" must be 5000-6000 words in length. They will be released monthly. The story can be any heat rating, any genre, and can even incorporate any of our series (Goddess Freya, Valkyrie, T.R.O.U.B.L.E., Angels and Demons) Due to the length, they will not be given ISBN's and will have one cover for all installments with the exception of a minor change to distinguish each installment from the others. (i.e. Title one: The Southern Sting: Chapter One, title two: The Southern Sting: Chapter Two, and so on.)

To submit, include the first chapter in the body of the email text with "CHAPTER BOOKS" in the subject line. Also include a one-paragraph synopsis of the following installments planned for the story. Send your submissions to: submitATfreyasbowerDOTcom .

If you have questions email Faith at editorfaithATsbcglobalDOTnet or Marci at mbaunATfreyasbowerDOTcom.

Please read our guidelines for formatting and any questions you might have before submitting.

WCP will now consider novellas (30,000-50,000 words) for publication. In the past, we have only considered such short works on the rare occasion. However, I have decided to expand our catalog to include shorter works. Wild Child Publishing will continue to accept works of 50,000 words or greater as well. All mainstream genres are welcome as is non-fiction. Be sure to read our guidelines carefully. These are designed to make the submission process as quick and easy as possible and to ensure that submissions are handled expeditiously.

Unless stated otherwise, our ebook section is open to submissions all year round.

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

POD Critic: Soul Haven - A Review

So wonderful! Sonja just received a lovely review from a tough reviewer. Three and a half points for Soul Haven. Well done, Sonja!

POD Critic: Soul Haven - A Review

And don't forget Sonja has a contest for this book. Enter while you can. :D

D&D author Gemma Halliday's novels to be on TV!

I heard the BEST news today about Gemma Halliday, one of the super generous and talented authors who donated short stories for the DREAMS & DESIRES charity anthology. Her short story, Confessions of a Bombshell Bandit had charity anthology readers laughing out loud and clamoring for more, and her novels are even better!

Gemma Halliday's double RITA nominated novel, Spying in High Heels, is in development for a television series on the USA Network!!! It’s currently one of five new shows being developed for their fall 2007/2008 season. Spying in High Heels follows shoe designer Maddie Springer, who in an effort to track down her missing boyfriend, realizes that her knack for fashion also serves another purpose: it makes her a great detective. Maddie's uniquely female perspective helps her pick up clues, using her designer's eye to discern tell tale shapes, colors and patterns, among other things. Along with her best friend Dana, an out-of-work actress, Maddie decides to open a detective agency operating out of her stepfather's hair salon.

Not all shows in development make it to the air, but this one should! If you want to see Maddie and Ramirez on the small screen, write to the USA Network and tell them you heard about SPYING IN HIGH HEELS and can’t wait to watch it. Or, if you’ve read the book and liked it, tell them that, too! Contact the programming department at the USA Network:feedback@usanetwork.com

In the meantime, read up on Gemma's books, including Undercover in High Heels & Killer in High Heels.

New Wild Child release

Dark Roads & The Boy in the Grey Tracksuit by J.G. Craig

Dark Raods

The passengers of a broken down bus in the lonely Highlands of Scotland are about to face the darkness...

Why is there a deserted village that looks for all the world like it was made of and moulded from plastic? Why do the passengers start to disappear one by one? And what are the strange manifestations that baffle the confused, remaining passengers?

Lost in an unearthly fog that never dissipates, fate will eventually find these people and take them to new lives or to the other side of death. But for some, fate also holds a cruel and unexpected hand.

Dark Roads. What road are you on?

The Boy in the Grey Tracksuit

Frank has a difficult life. High on meds most of the time, he goes through his day like a zombie, eating very little, smoking too much and bitching online to anyone who'll listen. Then something triggers a memory in Frank, a news report about a young local boy who's gone missing. As he staggers blindly along, trying to piece the mystery together, he is forced to confront a truth so soul destroying that it will take all of his mettle to accept it.

Genre: Horror
Length: Novel

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"Highly recommended and satisfying...Fresh and cold as death, Dark Roads feels like stepping off the pavement of your safe side street right into the 'Twilight Zone'..."

4.5 Cats by Lisa Tyler
Reviewer for Wild Child Publishing
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Buy now!

Enjoy!

Marci

1st Review for SECOND SIGHT

I'm having a great week.

Second Sight released yesterday (find it here).

Today the first review came in. White Russian gave Second Sight a rating of 5 Champagne Flutes and said:

A riveting read where the first sentence packs a punch and delivers the hook that had me gripped until the end. Some superb delivery lurks within the pages of Second Sight, along with excellent imagery ... My eyes tumbled over the sentences in a bid to read as quickly as I could ... Buy it and love it, readers. A solid and delightful read.

Read the entire review here.

And then, to top it all off, my son was written up in the Willamette Week as one of the top 10 new bands of 2007 in Portland, OR! Wow! Check out the article here (there's even an audio file).

Yep. That's my boy! Dragging An Ox Through Water ...

Definitely a great week!

---Debbie
http://www.debbiemumford.com