The Third and Final Book of the Deathwind TrilogyAllie used to be terrified of the Deathwind—a mysterious force that cursed her to turn into a tornado with every storm. But now she's its master, charged with turning others into Outbreakers like her before the Deathwind unleashes and kills thousands. Even with the help of her boyfriend, Dorian, it's almost impossible to keep up with its demands. In order to gain full control of the Deathwind and find a cure for her affliction, she must make a permanent bond with either Dorian or her best friend, Tommy—and the choice won't be as easy as she thinks.Allie will also meet a new foe, one that will stop at nothing to gain the power that she now holds. To save herself, Allie must go to war with the worst of her kind and face the evil in herself—a growing urge to give in to the darker, destructive side of her nature.The clock is ticking. Salvation—or death—is only days away. Views: 313
Sometimes destiny can no longer wait ….Annie Carter is new to the future. Born 400 years in the past, she was cryogenically frozen after a serious illness, only to wake up to a new world.One that has a plan for her.Sometimes destiny can no longer wait ….Annie Carter is new to the future. Born 400 years in the past, she was cryogenically frozen after a serious illness, only to wake up to a new world.One that has a plan for her.Annie is not normal. She has an ability – one that could condemn the very universe.People will kill to get to her.There is one man who can keep her safe. But to get to him, she must battle her way through assassins, armies, and friends.The stakes could not be higher, for they are everything.….Betrothed is a five-part sci fi series. It is complete, and all five episodes are currently available. A space opera packed with adventure, action, and romance, it is sure to please fans of Odette C. Bell’s A Plain Jane and The Betwixt. Views: 313
Credited with sparking the current memoir explosion, Mary Karr’s The Liars’ Club spent more than a year at the top of the New York Times list. She followed with two other smash bestsellers: Cherry and Lit, which were critical hits as well.
For thirty years Karr has also taught the form, winning graduate teaching prizes for her highly selective seminar at Syracuse, where she mentored such future hit authors as Cheryl Strayed, Keith Gessen, and Koren Zailckas. In The Art of Memoir, she synthesizes her expertise as professor and therapy patient, writer and spiritual seeker, recovered alcoholic and “black belt sinner,” providing a unique window into the mechanics and art of the form that is as irreverent, insightful, and entertaining as her own work in the genre.
Anchored by excerpts from her favorite memoirs and anecdotes from fellow writers’ experience, The Art of Memoir lays bare Karr’s own process. (Plus all those inside stories about how she dealt with family and friends get told— and the dark spaces in her own skull probed in depth.) As she breaks down the key elements of great literary memoir, she breaks open our concepts of memory and identity, and illuminates the cathartic power of reflecting on the past; anybody with an inner life or complicated history, whether writer or reader, will relate.
Joining such classics as Stephen King’s On Writing and Anne Lamott’s Bird by Bird, The Art of Memoir is an elegant and accessible exploration of one of today’s most popular literary forms—a tour de force from an accomplished master pulling back the curtain on her craft. Views: 313
A story from the Love is an Open Road event sponsored by the Goodreads M/M Romance Group.
Members of the Goodreads M/M Romance Group were invited to choose a photo and pen a letter asking for a short M/M romance story inspired by the image; authors from the group were encouraged to select a letter and write an original tale.
Cari Z responded to this request.
PHOTO DESCRIPTION:
A person stares out at you, someone clearly no longer human. His hair is white, his skin is dusky purple, and his eyes are the color of honey. He’s scarred, a cut spanning his face from cheek to cheek, and he’s looking at you like you might be lunch.
STORY LETTER:
Dear Author,
Those of us who survived the virus that wiped out 50% of the population are the lucky ones. Those of us who survived the subsequent wars that decimated the world as we know it, throwing us back into a pre-industrial era are the lucky ones. Those of us who survived are the lucky ones.
Except… Some of us are different. Some of us are changing. Some say the virus mutated. Some say it is a result of genetic warfare. All I know is that I can see better in the dark, I can hear from further away and I am stronger now than I ever have been before. And I have claws.
We may not be the lucky ones after all.
Sincerely,
Jenni Lea Views: 313
When Justin and Rebecca Greene fall pregnant; strange things begin to happen around the apartment. Subtle at first, the ghostly occurrences soon escalate to the point where Justin is forced to question his wife’s mental state of mind, and the future of their marriage. Unknown to the couple, a powerful demon, an Incubus, was sent to separate them and lay claim to their unborn child...Something evil is brewing in the small town of Kelwick. Something malevolent stirs in the shadows.When Justin and Rebecca Greene fall pregnant; strange things begin to happen around the apartment. Subtle at first, the ghostly occurrences soon escalate to the point where Justin is forced to question his wife’s mental state of mind, and the future of their marriage.Unknown to the couple, a powerful demon, an Incubus, was sent to separate them and lay claim to their unborn child. If successful, the consequences could seal the fate for millions of people around the world.The Incubus is a novel about Spiritual Warfare and things that go bump in the night. Views: 313
Conceived on one planet. Raised on another. Who would have ever thought that an alien of our own would be the one to help save planet Earth?This story follows Axel, an teenager that lives with his abusiv mother and hates everything that came close to school.Roxas it the new kid in school and on top of that he gets pared with the dork of the biology class, or so he thinks until the quiet and clamed up nerd gets a complete makeover by a friend and that said friends boyfriend.Suddenly biology tops as an interest in school. Views: 313
Daniel is an orphan with a mysterious and ghastly past—a past he knows nothing about. He is the last surviving member of the royal family, the rest of whom were murdered by the monk-turned-politician, Specula Greavus. Views: 312
Charles MacGreagor was hired to rebuild Glenartair Castle after it burned four years earlier. His men were hard working, supplies were coming in on time finally, and he was well satisfied with the progress. He was satisfied, that is, until the floor of the old castle gave up another of its secrets.Loved by young adults and baby-boomers alike, this 30 book historical family saga follows a Scottish highlander clan from the Viking era, through the middle ages, into the 20th century. From the first love story to the last, we hope you too will enjoy these tales of courageous men, strong women, fierce clan wars, fun characters, and perilous struggles to survive. Views: 312
Stories ranging from the romantic (Hair), to the skeptical (The Last Rational Man) and a few macabre ones (do not read Anatomy Lab just before going to sleep)IMAGINE . . .living in a constant state of yesteryear, when the worst days of your past were the “good ol’ days.”MEET . . .Milton—a man so burdened with guilt and shame that he is unable to find peace; and worse yet, he cannot remember any real happiness.Annette—the woman whose love for Milton remained pure for an entire lifetime...even as he carried on an illicit and at times torrid affair with her closest friend before, during, and after her marriage to him.Sheila—the fiery, irresistible lover who staked a claim on Milton’s lust that never subsided. Her roller-coaster, lifelong friendship with Annette would torment her, even in death.A tumultuous story of love, deceit, and the dark side of humanity...When We Were Young! Views: 312
Cozy up for a small-town Christmas! The citizens of Candle Cove are preparing for the busy holiday season. Widowed Ellie Courtland, owner of Farmhouse Finds, has settled into her life with her small son. But when a long ago fiancé returns to town, old feelings begin to surface. To complicate matters, there is a series of burglaries going on, much to the surprise, and alarm of the local citizens.Gabe Chandler has returned to Candle Cove for a short time. His life of traveling is beginning to wear him down. A few weeks of the quiet life in his hometown is just what he's looking for. But the one thing he never counted on was Ellie Courtland. His heart, all but promised to another, is sending his thoughts in a new direction.Join in on the fun and festivities of small town life in this sleepy Ozark Mountain town. Views: 312
