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Baculum (Angelbound Lincoln #4) by Christina Bauer Published by: Monster House Books Publication date: January 26th 2021 Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult Synopsis: Watch Lincoln battle Norse monsters in the Viking Games! As King of the Thrax, Lincoln leads the most powerful demon fighting force in the after-realms… yet he cherishes nothing more than his Angelbound love, Myla. Which is why the king loses his freaking mind when the sinister Ringmaster Kell targets his pregnant wife. So. Not. Happening. Ringmaster Kell runs the infamous Viking Games, a series of battles where participants take on the identity of a Norse monster and fight to the death. Sounds good to Lincoln. The king sets aside his crown and enters the arena with one goal only: destroy Ringmaster Kell. Sometimes, a warrior just needs to ignite his baculum sword and kick a ton of evil ass. But is Lincoln protecting Myla or walking into a trap? Perfect for readers who love Vikings, Norse mythology, hot princes and cool heroines. Goodreads ~ Purchase: Amazon ~ B&N ~ iBooks ~ Kobo ~ Google Play ~ 
ANGELBOUND Series
Stories from the perspective of Mister The Prince 1. Duty Bound 2. Lincoln 3. Trickster 4. Baculum 5. Angelfire 6. Rixa
What to Look for in a Publisher By Christina Bauer As part of the launch for my latest book, BACULUM, the lovely folks at Rockin Books have asked me to share what to look for in a publisher. CAVEAT: I’m independently published, so these are my third party observations. 1) First Thing To Look For: Yourself Okay, I know that sounds hokey, but it’s important to know what kind of books you want to spend the rest of your life with. For example, some authors have told me that they wrote in a particular genre because it was hot and they wanted to get published. But then when they were successful, they felt trapped into doing something they really didn’t like. For me, I find it helps to think of publishers as department stores. They have their men’s section, evening wear, shoes and so on. They’re looking for hot trends that will pull people into their shop. If you get labeled as a great shoe designer, then it’s hard to go back and restart in menswear. 2) Second Thing to Look For: The Editor or Agent You know when you first get to high school and everyone is picking out their friends? It’s just a great time to meet people. Along that line, you want to find editors or agents who are on the prowl for something. Back to the department store example, their CEO just said, go find some new shoes because this line up sucks! There are a lot of books out there, but what I like to check is Publishers Market. You see who is doing deals on what and for how much. It costs $20/month and you can sign up for one month if you like. You can also see how people are pitching their stuff. It’s best to use the latest hot terms in your pitch, if that makes sense. True confession: I read Publishers Marketplace to see what not to write. Deals tend to go in waves. For instance, if the big publishers are all doing mermaid books, then I want to avoid the seven seas. So there you have it—my indie take on finding a publisher! 
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Christina Bauer thinks that fantasy books are like bacon: they just make life better. All of which is why she writes romance novels that feature demons, dragons, wizards, witches, elves, elementals, and a bunch of random stuff that she brainstorms while riding the Boston T. Oh, and she includes lots of humor and kick-ass chicks, too. Christina lives in Newton, MA with her husband, son, and semi-insane golden retriever, Ruby. She loves to connect with her fans at BauersBooks.com. Stalk Christina On Social Media – She Loves It! Blog ~ Facebook ~ Twitter ~ Instagram ~ LinkedIn ~ Web site
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In this stunning debut, author Natalie Walton tackles privacy and relationships in the digital age.  Revenge of the Sluts by Natalie Walton Available February 2, 2021 Paperback: 320 pages / ISBN: 9781989365519 | E-ISBN: 9781989365526 Young Adult BOOK BLURB: As a lead reporter for The Warrior Weekly Eden has covered her fair share of stories at St. Joseph’s High School. And when intimate pictures of seven female students are anonymously emailed to the entire school, Eden is determined to get to the bottom of it. In tracking down leads, Eden is shocked to discover not everyone agrees the students are victims. Some people feel the girls "brought it on themselves." Even worse, the school’s administration seems more concerned about protecting its reputation than its students. With the anonymous sender threatening more emails, Eden finds an unlikely ally: the seven young women themselves. Banding together to find the perpetrator, the tables are about to be turned. The Slut Squad is fighting back!
REVIEW By LAWonder10: This is a very well-written book about cyber bullying and the very controversial subjects on ethics. Most would not condone some of the teen practices addressed in this book, but wrong or right nobody should have the right to malign another's character in such a public way without full details and proof of damage to others. In any case, bullying needs to be stopped as much as possible. Very few individuals have not done foolish, thoughtless things in his/her High School and College years he/she has not totally regretted. The individual should be able to "put it behind him/her". with cyber tech, this is nearly impossible. Schools and parebts need to find a way to stop this from happening. The situations and suspense steadily progresses from page to page, sustaining the reader's interest to the last page. The characters are developed realistically, the background scenes are described well, and the Book cover and Image are "fitting". *Reviewer's note: There is quite a lot of crude language and sexual references. I realize it is used to make literature more realistic, but in this Reviewer;'s opinion, it shows a lack of literary creativity. I offer a Four and a Half Stars rating  About Natalie Walton
Natalie Walton has been writing since she was seven, often keeping her stories a secret from friends and family while posting them publicly online for strangers to read. She wrote her debut novel, REVENGE OF THE SLUTS, while working toward her degree in sociology and criminal justice. It will be in bookstores February 2, 2021. Twitter ~ Instagram ~ Amazon Page ~ 
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Ninja Girl Adventures (Ninja Girl Adventures Series, #1) by MG Wilson & Phil Elmore Publication date: November 1st 2020 Genres: Thriller, Young Adult Synopsis: Sister Power at It’s Best Moira Mackenzie is just 14 years old. Her sister Mindy is 15, and their younger sister Marci is 9. The girls have lived their lives until now believing their father, Scottish billionaire Stephen Mackenzie, is simply a businessman whose KogaTech Consolidated (KTC) is the world’s most successful technology company. Their father was married to a Japanese woman, Kameko, whom the girls are told died in a car accident. The girls’ idyllic existence in New York, where KTC headquarters is located, is shattered when their father disappears. He is legally declared dead by their Uncle Jiro Akiyama, Kameko’s brother. Uncle Jiro wants to possess the company for himself. What he doesn’t know is that Stephen Mackenzie changed his will so that Moira inherits the entire corporation. An overwhelmed Moira must contend with the unraveling of her family. She has the help of Morton Gerardi, Stephen Mackenzie’s best friend, but he’s not the girls’ father and there’s only so much he can do. While Mindy rebels and Marci, a child genius, disappears deeper into her computer, Moira is further frightened by an intruder who invades the girl’s Manhattan apartment. Not long after this, Moira is visited by Uncle Jiro himself, who offers to provide for the girls financially as long as Moira signs the company over to him. Moira considers giving in but doesn’t. Suddenly, out of nowhere, black-clad figures, who can only be the mythical ancient ninja of feudal Japan, attack the Mackenzie sisters. The girls are saved by an elderly Asian woman who heads a ninja clan of her own. That woman removes her face mask to reveal that she is Aiko Akiyama, the girls’ grandmother. Moira immediately has many questions. Why has Aiko only now revealed herself? Aiko explains that Kameko, as Aiko before her, was a member of a Koga ninja clan of Kunoichi — a female ninja. Aiko was forced to fake her own death because of Jiro’s ambitions. She vows to teach Moira to become a ninja warrior and fulfill her family destiny. As Moira beings to learn the ways of the ninja, Aiko’s Yoda-like lessons give her greater self-confidence as well as physical martial arts skills. She passes these lessons to her sisters… but there’s more. Legends claim the ninja were shape-changing tengu, forest spirits with magical powers. Aiko reveals that these stories are true. If Moira wishes, she can learn these mystical abilities. Jiro himself can become a wolf and other ferocious beasts. Moira can learn these same skills, just as Aiko has. As Moira trains and learns more about herself, she helps her sisters to grow more confident and more disciplined as well. Soon, Mindy is using her gymnastics skills to have ninja-style adventures of her own, as genius Marci helps both of her sisters using her knowledge of computers. As they grow in their abilities, the girls uncover a plot by Uncle Jiro to misuse “sleep learning” technology developed by KTC. This is why Jiro wants the company. He believes the technology can be used to control minds, ultimately giving him control over the city — and perhaps, one day, even more than that. As the girls use their new abilities to chase down clues that point them to Jiro’s sinister ambitions, Jiro grows tired of holding back. He instructs his ninja to kidnap Mindy and Marci. He then tells Moira she has no choice but to sign KTC over to him if she ever wants to see her sisters again. To get her sisters back, Moira will have to face her greatest fears. With only partial training, she must conquer her own doubts and apply the lessons of empowerment and confidence that Aiko has given her. The story climaxes in a battle between the two rival ninja clans wherein Moira must first save her sisters and then defeat Jiro himself. The fate of New York City hangs in the balance, as does the fate of Moira’s family and of her father’s company. Goodreads ~ Purchase: Amazon ~
How to Write Nonfiction (or other genre) Like a Pro.
Many people through the years have benefited from the following formula I created for writing a non-fiction book. As a book coach and book marketer I have used it often in the last decade. I hope it can benefit you also. Step 1: 30% – Make the crust of your pie. Just like you take the time to create a good pie crust, take time to write a great outline for you book. Step 2: 60% – Pour in the FED’s --facts, examples, and details. The facts are all those great statistics and research that helps bolster the ideas presented in your book. Examples are the great stories that illuminate the ideas you present even faster as they offer both tacit (implied) and explicit (self-evident) knowledge. Stories help readers wrap their arms around complex ideas. Step 3: 10% – Finish with the garnishment. This is the unique part of the book– the heart of you–your voice–the uniqueness of you. I have over 400 blog posts on my website at www.networlding.com to keep on learning along with three free books on writing and publishing 
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Hello! I’m Melissa G Wilson and my top passions are writing, helping new authors who want to make a difference through their writing, and mentoring women and at-risk youth to become authors. My company Networlding Publishing, focuses on assisting thought leaders to write, publish, and launch “books that make the world better.”I’ve been growing my company for the last ten years and have helped 120 thought leaders write, publish, and launch their “make-a-difference” books. I’ve consistently used proceeds from my authors’ book sales to help mentor new adults to help them learn this “new world of publishing.” So far, I’ve mentored more than 30 new adults through an organization called Dream Careers and I can’t wait to help more young people get better starts in their lives. My mentees have gone on to create stellar careers in publishing, marketing, and social media. I’ve had the honor and pleasure of writing five best-sellers, one that held a #10 on Amazon for year and also had a book on Oprah that turned into an opportunity to travel the country and hold community leadership events with kids, adults, and city leaders. One other major honor was getting to be one of 70 people who helped Seth Godin, one of the best marketing leaders in the world, reinvent publishing through his initiative called “The Domino Street Team.” My goal now is to keep helping new author thought leaders get their important books out to the world and into the hearts of others, especially youth, who can use the insights from these books to make the world better for all. 
Phil Elmore is a bestselling author, freelance journalist, and technical writer who lives and works in Upstate New York. He has contributed extensively to “Tactical Knives” and “Survivor’s Edge” magazines as well as several other self-defense and “tactical gear” trade publications. He is the Senior Editor of League Entertainment (an IP development company based in Florida) and the owner of Samurai Press, an independent small-press publisher. Through Samurai Press, Elmore has published a variety of non-fiction and self-help works, including the self-help bestseller “Ten Things Doctors Won’t Tell You About Your CPAP Machine.”
As a ghostwriter, Phil Elmore has been the author behind countless non-fiction and fiction works, including multiple action and science fiction novels, martial arts and fitness publications, survival and “prepper” ebook and print products, and even a survival-themed series of novellas. He has edited numerous novels, magazine articles, and other copy for inclusion in commercially published vehicles, as well as generating hundreds of thousands of words of content for Internet marketers across the Web. With League Entertainment, Elmore co-created the Duke Manfist parody action series. The publisher of “The Martialist,” the online magazine “for those who fight unfairly,” Phil Elmore is also the author of twenty-one Executioner, Mack Bolan, and Stony Man novels for Gold Eagle/Harlequin Enterprises. His other work includes the “Augment,” “Monsters,” and “Detective Moxley” series, as well as the short story collection “The Thing in the Office and Other Tales of Terror” and the crowdfunded comedy-action novel “Spaceking Superpolice.” 
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The Winter Heals (Honey Cove, #2) by Marie McGrath Publication date: January 12th 2021 Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult Synopsis: It was almost impossible to heal when everyone was out to get you. Shelby Rowe was stuck between two worlds—the one she wanted and the one everyone else wanted for her. As the daughter of a prominent family in Honey Cove, Shelby’s life was out of her control. Her friends, interests, and even her love life was controlled by others. When a new girl moves to town, Shelby’s life was turned upside down as she gets a glimpse of what life could be like—no obligations, no pressure. As the Christmas break begins, Shelby is left stuck between what is expected and what she feels is right. Split in half, Shelby has to make decisions to correct her life and heal her spirit. Will she allow others to control who she is? Or will she finally go out on her own? Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54779586-the-winter-heals Purchase:Amazon: https://amzn.to/3okuE7c 
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Marie McGrath lives in a small rural town in Maryland. She hopes to inspire others with her stories. Her favorite genres to read are YA Romance and Contemporary Fiction. She loves the color turquoise, tigers, and listening to music. Author links: Twitter ~ Facebook ~Instagram ~ Website ~ Fan Page ~ Goodreads ~ 
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Simply You by Maggie Wild Publication date: January 12th 2021 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance Synopsis: She needs someone she can count on. He’s gun-shy after being hurt. Can a brush with fate in a rained-out English village turn into enduring love? Sarah Tildon thinks she’s found the perfect man. But after her overbearing future mother-in-law insists her quiet country wedding become a high-society shindig, she sets out on a two-week ride to rethink her plans. Stranded when her bicycle is stolen in a picturesque hamlet, she’s touched by the kindness of a handsome young farmer who comes to her rescue. The big city failed Michael Marsden’s ample ambitions. After his fiancée cheats on him, he turns his back on the hustle and bustle and takes on a farm to prove he can lead a self-sufficient life. And taken by surprise when a charming outsider helps sing his hens into laying, he realizes his newfound Eden is missing its Eve. Unexpectedly falling for the sweet homesteader, Sarah is torn between the security of a gilded cage and the precarious freedom of raising chickens. And when her fiancé arrives to bring her back to London, Michael fears she’ll leave him with yet another shattered heart. Will this unlikely couple throw caution to the wind and embrace a destined second chance? Simply You is the first book in the heartwarming Hope Valley Romance series. If you like fun heroines, pastoral backdrops, and endearing courtships, then you’ll adore Maggie Wild’s sweet tale. Read Simply You to start fresh today! Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56036854-simply-you Purchase: Amazon: https://amzn.to/35B6HkX B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/simply-you-maggie-wild/1138542328 iBooks: https://books.apple.com/us/book/id1547527171 Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/simply-you-2 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=ASYSEAAAQBAJ Universal: https://books2read.com/u/mdnEVy
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Maggie Wild lives in California Wine Country with her own Mr. Right and a small collection of furry friends. A native of Yorkshire, England, she returns “home” every day through her fictional worlds. When not writing her fun, contemporary romance stories, she loves to watch the birds in her garden and hike through the local redwoods. Author links: https://www.instagram.com/maggiewildbooks/ http://www.maggiewild.com/ https://www.facebook.com/maggiewildbooks 
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Girl on the Ferris Wheel by Julie Halpern, Len Vlahos Published by: Feiwel & Friends Publication date: January 12th 2021 Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult Synopsis: In Girl on the Ferris Wheel, Julie Halpern and Len Vlahos expertly tackle this quirky and poignant romance that explores what first love really means--and how it sometimes hurts like hell. Tenth graders Eliana and Dmitri could not be more different. He’s an outgoing, self-confident drummer in a punk band called Unexpected Turbulence. Eliana is introspective and thoughtful, and a movie buff who is living with depression. Dmitri quite literally falls for Eliana when he sees her in gym class and slams into a classmate. The pair then navigate the ins and outs of first love. Exciting, scary, unexpected, and so much more difficult than they ever imagined. They say opposites attract, but they soon realize that there is so much they just don’t understand about each other. It begs the question: How long can first love possibly last when you’re so different. Goodreads ~ Purchase: Amazon ~ B&N ~ iBooks ~
Len’s experience growing up and playing in bands, and how that influenced GIRL ON THE FERRIS WHEEL When I was six, Santa brought me a Magnus Organ. It was a two-octave, boxy little keyboard with a whirring fan inside that was louder than the music it made. But I didn’t care. My life-long love affair with music began, I’m fairly certain, with that organ. But first loves rarely stand the test of time. It wasn’t until I bought my first electric guitar – a 1978 Fender Stratocaster – with my own money, that I was *really* hooked. I was 13 years old. In high school, some friends and I started a band, and… We. Were. Awful! (Like drunken-dogs-barking-at-feral-cats-who-are-hissing-back, awful.) But we practiced, spending countless hours in my parents’ basement, grinding it out. Our early attempts at songwriting grew more sophisticated over time, and eventually, we, and our songs, got good. We called ourselves Woofing Cookies (a line from a movie called Time Square), put out our own 45rpm single, and went on the road. To find out what happens, read my first book, The Scar Boys, which uses the events of that failed tour as the backdrop for the story. The book is really a love letter to music. After writing The Scar Boys and its sequel, Scar Girl, my next two books veered off into science fiction, but music, and writing about music, kept calling to me. First loves will do that. When Julie and I sat down to start Girl on the Ferris Wheel, I knew my character needed to be musical. But I also knew I didn’t want to write another guitar player.\ So what to do? The truth is, every person who has ever played guitar in a rock band secretly wants to be a drummer. Boom. I had my answer. Dmitri would play the drums. And just like with my earlier books, writing about music was therapeutic, fun, and completely engaging. My hope is that Dmitri’s love of music (and drums, and being in a band) make him a more interesting character, and help him connect with Julie’s beautiful drawn character, Eliana. I hope you’ll think, so, too. 
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Julie Halpern is the award-winning author of seven young adult novels, one novel for adults, and one picture book for young readers. In her imaginary spare time she enjoys traveling, making cosplay for her kids, and eating baked goods. Julie lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband, Caldecott-winning author and illustrator Matthew Cordell, and their two children. Len Vlahos dropped out of NYU film school in the mid ’80s to play guitar and write songs for Woofing Cookies, a punk-pop four piece that toured up and down the East Coast, and had two singles and one full-length LP on Midnight Records. After the band broke up, he followed his other passion, books. He is the author of The Scar Boys, a William C. Morris Award finalist and a #1 Indie Next pick, and Scar Girl, the book’s sequel. Len lives in Denver with his wife and two young sons, where he owns the Tattered Cover Book Store. 
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 Fans of A Curse so Dark and Lonely and A Court of Thorns and Roses will be spellbound by the fairytale re-telling of Beauty and the Beast and The Pied Piper in Stolen Enchantress. Buy now to find out why listeners around the world are getting lost in the Forbidden Forest!  About the Audiobook Author: Amber Argyle Narrator: Lynn Bradford Length: 14 hours 5 minutes Publisher: Starling Publishing⎮2020 Genre: Romantic Fantasy; YA Series: Forbidden Forest, Book 1 Release date: Nov. 11, 2020 Synopsis: A beast. An enchantress. An unbreakable curse.... Deep within the sentient woods, Larkin uncovers a secret that puts her in dreadful danger. Worse, now that the beast has had his taste, he’ll never stop hunting her. But the forest has woken something inside Larkin; something that gives her the power to fight back. REVIEW By LAWonder10: This is an outstanding novel which is a combination of a couple of fairy-tales, plus, some original ideas. It was very captivating and enticing to the very last page. Folklore along with facts has wrought fear and superstitions on communities in this medieval type setting. Young girls have gone missing for decades. Evil abounds in the surrounding forests. People are being deceived. Superstitions and ear causes friend to become foes. Things are not always as they seem and heroes can be found in unusual and unexpected places. Will evil and deceit win? Somethings cannot be undone. One cca never go back without often facing devastating change. The ending of this book is solid yet with one page, it has a strong lead into the next book of the series. There is a wide cast of characters who are well-defined and feel very real.. The exciting scenes never cease and are easily visualized. . Narrator, Lynn Bradford, does an outstanding job in delivering a beguiling, gripping performance, despite the large number of character "voices". This would be another terrific movie series for family viewing. I feel this deserves a Five Stars rating. This audiobook was gifted me with no pressure to give a positive review. This is my honest review.  About the Author: Amber Argyle is the bestselling author of numerous fantasy and romance novels. Her award-winning books have been translated into several languages and praised by such authors as NYT bestsellers David Farland and Jennifer A. Nielsen. Amber grew up on a cattle ranch and spent her formative years in the rodeo circuit and on the basketball court. She graduated cum laude from Utah State University with a degree in English and physical education, a husband, and a two-year-old. Since then, she and her husband have added two more children, which they are actively trying to transform from crazy small people into less-crazy larger people. She's fluent in all forms of sarcasm, loves hiking and traveling, and believes spiders should be relegated to horror novels where they belong. To receive Amber Argyle’s starter library of four free books, simply tell her where to send it: www.amberargyle.com Website⎮Twitter⎮Facebook  About the Narrator: Lynn Bradford is a graduate of Michigan State University’s theatre program. She has always loved YA and Beauty and the Beast retellings, like this one, are her absolute favorite books to narrate. In addition to her numerous stage credits, Lynn brings her experience from multiple diverse industries to her non-fiction narration with her background in computer programming, legal, medical, psychology, anthropology, and many others. When not in the booth, Lynn prefers the great outdoors and loves running, traveling, and backpacking. Website⎮Twitter⎮Facebook  |
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