Celebrate! A Book Has Been BORN!

 

CELEBRATE!!!!

I'm DONE!

Well, the first draft anyone.

BRIGHTEN YOUR CORNER, book 3 of the Book & Mug cozy mystery series, is DONE!
First draft.
85,500 words.
Whew!!!!!

This baby is coming out in February from Mt. Zion Ridge Press.

WAHOOOOOOOO!!!!

Coming Soon: THE BLUE LOTUS SOCIETY, Guardians of the Time Stream, Book 1

September 15

The re-release of the next Guardians of the Time Stream series novel.

In paper, ebook, and audiobook.

The Guardians of the Time Stream: set during the reconstruction of the United States in the decades following the Civil War.

 

Technology is on the rise, with locomotives and steam-powered industry, airships and other experiments in slightly anachronistic technology. A fascination with travel around the world and the exploration of other cultures, especially ancient cultures, is on the rise.

 

The Guardians, who call themselves the Originators, are descendants of travelers from our far distant future, who traveled into the distant past to prevent another group of time travelers from altering the world to suit their vision. And as Ess Fremont grows up and learns her heritage, her family's history and their secrets, she takes her place in the battle to protect the world.

 

 THE BLUE LOTUS SOCIETY

 

A traveling exhibit of Egyptian artifacts is threatened by thieves. Pinkerton agents, including Ess Fremont, are assigned to protection duty. The thefts of artifacts around the world makes this a priority mission, not just for the sake of antiquity but for diplomatic reasons.

 

A midnight vigil in the Smithsonian Institution's warehouse brings Ess face-to-face with the reason behind the thefts -- and the two groups seeking what is hidden within the artifacts.

 

Encountering her missing grandparents' allies, Ess has a chance to reclaim her heritage. The question is if she wants to. Athena Latymer and the members of the Blue Lotus Society aren't being honest with her. How can she join a battle affecting the entire world when she doesn't understand the reasons for the war? There is more to the Blue Lotus Society than protecting Egyptian history and culture.

 

As the exhibition crosses the country, Ess approaches the tipping point, when her decision could be made for her. Who can she trust? Who is lying to her and using her? Even for the chance to be reunited with her brother, Uly, she isn't quite ready to commit herself to an organization full of secrets.

 

Then the enemy strikes far too close, and she discovers that making the right choice can't always wait until all her questions are answered.

 

 From Ye Olde Dragon Books

Coming Soon from Mt. Zion Ridge Press

Coming Soon!

 

The re-launch of the Quarry Hall suspense series, from Mt. Zion Ridge Press.

 

Under a false identity, Joan finally has the life she has always wanted. With pressure to deepen a relationship on one side, and the threat of an old nemesis finding her on the other, she refuses to run, no matter what it costs her.

 

Into this chaos comes a letter from a man claiming to be her unknown father, and an invitation to visit him at Quarry Hall. He has a proposition for her.

 

Joan can make a big difference for good in the world, using her father's money. She hungers for the family and sense of belonging that Quarry Hall offers. To rescue her closest friend, she would sell the soul she doesn't believe she possesses.

 

In the end, Joan will have to give up the lies that have kept her alive all these years.

 

Available in paper, ebook and audiobook September 1.

 

Mlevigne.com

MtZionRidgePress.com

 

Off the Bookshelf: DIAMOND IN MY POCKET, by Lorena Angell

 

The Unaltered Series, Book 1

Calli is an ordinary girl, not very athletic, until one day at a track meet she feels odd, and suddenly becomes incredibly, unnaturally fast.  A woman appears from nowhere and claims to be an Olympic recruiter. Before she knows it, Calli is on a plane heading to a training center ... but discovers quickly the truth is far from the path to the Olympics.

She is despised by her roommate and nearly everyone at this place, despite her newly awakened paranormal gifts. Various anomalies puzzle her teachers. Callie slowly learns the history and the rules of the Altered, people in a secretive society, divided into groups according to their gifts. When she is chosen for a pivotal mission, Calli is as stunned as everyone else. Especially because Chris, a leader among the students at the center, is both attracted to and repelled by her. The constantly mixed signals from everyone around her frustrate her. Then a mysterious woman appears and entrusts Calli with protecting a diamond unlike any other, and everything and everyone around Calli begin to change.

The question is if she will survive her dangerous mission, or betray these people who haven't exactly welcomed her among them with open arms.

Off the Bookshelf: SIX MOON SUMMER, by S.M. Reine

 

Seasons of the Moon, Book 1

Rylie braces for the worst summer of her life, as her parents are going through a divorce and she gets sent to summer camp against her will. She's rebellious and hurting, and even worse, the snotty rich girls set out to torment her from the start. When she tries to run away, she gets lost and attacked by a wild animal, blacking out from the pain.

She wakes in her own cabin and cot, with no idea how she got back there, and with only a strange scar, no fatal injuries. That is just the start of her mystery. Seth, a boy from the camp across the lake shows up to make friends with her and help her, very much against the rules, and the two struggle to help her control and hopefully defeat the changes happening in her body and her mind.

Rylie's hopes crash when she learns Seth has been lying to her, and someone who should be protecting her is out to destroy her. Her last chance to defeat the animal inside her hangs in the balance when she needs the beast to save Seth's life, but giving in could condemn her forever.

Storytellers Episode: Ye Olde Dragon's Library chat with author KAYLENA RADCLIFF

Today's chat on the Ye Olde Dragon's Library storytelling podcast is with Kaylena Radcliff, author of several books and a number of short stories, articles, and poems. Aside from writing, she serves as a magazine editor, church planter's wife, and a homeschooling mom of two. She drinks a lot of coffee.

When not working, Kaylena drags her loved ones on long hikes through Pennsylvania's beautiful forests, joyfully plays keyboard piano with little talent, and indulges in all things nerdy. You can find her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @kaylenaradcliff, or on her website at https://kaylenaradcliff.wordpress.com/.

We're chatting today about The Elmnas Chronicles, a YA dystopian fantasy. 

Embark on an extraordinary journey with The Elmnas Chronicles, a captivating science fiction dystopian series with a twist of fantasy. Follow the courageous and enigmatic Mouse as she navigates a perilous world filled with danger, mystery, and self-discovery.

In this thrilling series, Mouse is a young girl who finds herself enslaved in the oppressive Misty Summit's Manufacturing Facility, with no memories of her past or true identity. With only the pain of the number 146 branded on her arm as a constant reminder of her suffering, she sets off on a daring quest to the fabled land of Elmnas in search of answers and freedom.

Joined by a loyal group of allies, including the kind-hearted farm boy Toma and a wise ancient warrior, Mouse must face ruthless bounty hunters, treacherous landscapes, and the sinister ruling powers that seek to thwart her journey. As she uncovers the secrets of her past and the mysterious power that binds her to her companions, Mouse discovers the strength within herself to fight for a brighter future.

The Elmnas Chronicles is a mesmerizing series that seamlessly weaves together elements of science fiction, dystopia, and fantasy. It explores themes of survival, friendship, and identity in a world where the lines between good and evil are blurred. With each installment, readers will be left eagerly awaiting the next adventure in this gripping and unforgettable saga.

Buy Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYZYSK7Z?binding=kindle_edition&ref_=ast_author_bsi