Behind the Raven Mask by Cherime MacFarlane

Behind The Raven Mask

by Cherime MacFarlane

Book Description

Publication Date: January 5, 2014

Alaska 1881 Dmitri suddenly finds himself married after mistakenly entering the room of young widow Camille. Camille wakes from a laudanum dream, to finds herself married to Dmitri. Camille is thrown into an emotionally charged situation in isolated Southeast Alaska. Someone wants her dead. Could it be her new husband? Can Dmitri convince his new bride that he loves her and does not want her dead? 

Excerpt, A triangle with no love in any direction.

Vanessa took a cup of coffee from the steward. Toying with it, she was paying minimal attention to Mr. Wilkins. The mining engineer continued on with his boring monologue, regarding the science of extracting gold from the earth.

His methods didn't matter, he could go about it any way he chose, as long as she was able to get her share.

At the moment, she was more interested in the Count. She had been close enough to the newlyweds to have heard the whole treacle tale. It would be entertaining to blurt out the truth and watch the fun.

Two very good reasons existed for reining in her first impulse. She could have need of a powerful friend in Alaska Territory, if her plans were to succeed. A powerful enemy was the wrong thing to acquire at this juncture.

Vanessa's second reason was a physical one, she wished to finish what she and Dmitri had started.

Vanessa watched covertly, as they left the salon. Dmitri gently held Camille's arm, to steady her against the slight rolling of the ship. The couple appeared to be lovebirds. Vanessa smiled at the sweet picture they made.

Before the voyage was over, she intended to speak with Bressoff alone. She and Dmitri could yet seal their friendship with a kiss. His child bride be damned! Vanessa wanted the man and fully intended to satisfy her desire at one point or another.

Marriage might have been a consideration, but was not essential to her plans. In fact, marriage to such a man could be much too confining for her taste. She wanted her independence. Vanessa O'Hare was going to call the shots from here on. Her desire for the Count was simply physical and the devil could take his bride, for all she cared.

The amazon link is http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EV5PUP0

Interview with Author Sean Michael Hayes

Sean Michael Hayes

Vancouver, BC

Good morning, Sean, and welcome to Vision and Verse, the Place for Art and Authors.  Can you tell us what have you written?

-My first book! Five Weeks in the Amazon

Congratulations!  That's quite an accomplishment, on top of being a professional skateboarder.  You, go, Sean!  What is your favorite genre to write?

-Short stories with dialogue, when you handwrite it the first time

Favorite food.

-Fruit smoothies

Tea or coffee?

-Coffee (by the pot)

Pizza or ice cream?

-Pizza

Where would you like to visit?

-India! I am flying to Thailand in January and plan to bus and hitch hike my way to India. It's the last country I need to visit before I finsih "I Killed A Black Dog", my next book.

Favorite musical artist.  Do you listen to music when you write? 

I listen to music almost every waking minute of my day. If you want to hear what I am listening to currently check out my soundcloud.com account, Canadianhayes

What makes you laugh?

-Well told true stories

Favorite work of art.

-Jean-Paul Sartre's speech, "Existentialism is a Humanism"

How old were you when you started writing?

-My first memory that I have which attaches me to writing is being in grade school and having a poem I wrote for Nov. 11 recognized by our teacher and read aloud to the school

Describe your perfect evening.

-Throw me behind the bar and that would be my perfect evening...

Where do you get your inspiration?

-The most inspiring thing to me is what other humans have done. I am incredibly inspired by all ingenius men and women who broke boundaries and went against the norm.

What do you do when you get a writer's block?

-I follow Hemmingway's advice: "__________________

Who is your favorite author?

-Plato, Sarte, Hemmingway

Best book you ever read.

-Catcher in the Rye by J.D Salinger

Last book you read.

-Cannery Row by Steinbeck

What would you do for a living if you weren’t a writer?

-I'd go back to coaching pro skateboarders, I still might do that, but for now I am focusing on my writing.

Who is the one person who has influenced your personal life the most and why?

-Professional skateboarder Colin Mckay has been a role model, a team mate, a boss, a mentor and so much more to me. I will always be grateful for the support he's given me.

If you could sit down and have a conversation with ONE person, living or dead, real or fictional, who would it be and why?

-I'd love to sit down with Socrates, but hopefully I would have more than one sitting. I would have a ton to talk about and questions to ask. I feel very akin to how Plato describes him in his books.

What advice would you give someone who aspired to be a writer?

-There was one sentece I heard a few years ago and I have repeated it over and over in my at least 1000 times.  "The diference between someone who is an author and someone who isn't an author is that an author has written a book." The main thing is to write every day, set a time, set a word count, do whatever works but know that it will take lots of time and lots of dedication.

Do you have any links for us to follow you?

Amazon: http://getBook.at/5wksintheAmzn

Facebook: www.facebook.com/canadianhayes

Link to my next book, "I Killed A Black Dog" http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QHRCG8Y

Twitter: www.twitter.com/canadianhayes

Instagram: www.instagram.com/canadianhayes

Website: www.canadianhayes.com

Well, Sean, it has been a pleasure sharing a little about our first Professional Skateboader/Author with my readers.  I am sure they will enjoy it as much as I have.  Come back and see us when you are ready to tell us more about Black Dog. Stay safe, my friend. 

The Harvest Club by Iona Morrison

The Harvest Club

by Iona Morrison

    Book Description

     Publication Date: September 5, 2014

Jessie Reynolds has no idea when she moves to Blue Cove, that she will be sharing her life with a ghost. A young pastor has been murdered, and Jessie finds herself following the trail of that death into the dark and deadly world of organ trafficking.

Jessie is soon introduced to the detective in charge of the case. Matt Parker is a tall, scruffy, ruggedly handsome man who takes an instant dislike to her and the feeling is mutual. He wants her out of his case and she finds herself entangled in it. The tension between them mounts and so does the attraction.

Book Review from Amazon:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must read!!! You won't be disappointed!!!! September 19, 2014

By ReNae Bowman

Format:Paperback|Verified Purchase

I just finished a new (and first) novel written by Iona Morrison; title “The Harvest Club". Wow, what a great read!! I enjoyed every page of this mystery. My criteria for a good read are style, character and plot development. Ms. Morrison’s clean, crisp writing style kept me turning pages and I was intrigued by the characters from the start. Plot development is tight and keeps you guessing all the way to the end.
The main character Jessie is a delight. It is great to see a strong woman character not painted as isolated and needy due to her strength. Always disappointing are the seemingly strong women characters that fall apart and in the end some guy comes in to rescue them. Wonderful to read a book where the female character is genuinely strong and the world doesn’t melt backwards into the 50’s!!
Throughout the book Jessie's character never wavers, she is self-confident because of her personal convictions and ethics. Her curiosity and internal intelligence serve her well and guide her to the truth.
The setting, the plot and all the other characters are there for the reader to discover. Through her writing skill, Ms. Morrison transports you to Blue Cove and tells a story that will linger in your mind for a long time.
I say Iona Morrison nailed it!!! I cannot wait until her next book.

Amazon Buy Link:

http://www.amazon.com/Harvest-Club-Iona-Morrison-ebook/dp/B00N26R318/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1419786362&sr=1-1&keywords=The+Harvest+Club+by+Iona+Morrison

Dear Gentle Readers,

I have read The Harvest Club, partially in the waiting room waiting for my husband to come out of surgery and I must tell you it is one terrific read.  It was a real page-turner.  I cannot wait for more by this author.  Write faster, Iona Morrison!

Hugs,

Carol

Accept This Dandelion by Brooke Williams

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Accept This Dandelion

by Brooke Williams 

Release Date: February 4, 2015 from Prism Book Group

Release Date: February 4, 2015

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Enjoy giveaways and chats with a dozen different authors!

SUMMARY:

Renee Lockhart has her eye on a lofty goal…to fill the open position of morning radio show host at the radio station where she works.  When her co-workers sign her up for a local TV version of “the Bachelor,” Renee goes along with it in order to raise her public profile.  Ben McConnell, the most eligible bachelor in town, insists that Renee be placed on the show, despite her bumbling audition.  Ben gets much more than he expected in Renee.  He gets a girl who doesn’t bow to his every whim…and a girl who opens his eyes to true, unexpected love. When nothing goes right on the local program called "Accept this Dandelion"...hilarity ensues. Imagine your worst possible dates happening...on TV!

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About the Author

Brooke Williams writes in a sleep-deprived state while her daughters nap. Her romantic comedy is best read in the same state. Brooke has twelve years of radio in her background, both behind the scenes and on the air. She was also a television traffic reporter for a short time despite the fact that she could care less about hair and make-up. Today, Brooke stays at home with her daughters and works as a freelance writer for a variety of companies. When she isn’t working for paying clients, she makes things up, which results in books like “Accept this Dandelion.”  Brooke is also the author of “Wrong Place, Right Time,” “Someone Always Loved You,” and “Beyond the Bars.” And she looks forward to the upcoming released of “Mamarazzi” and “Baby Sheep Gets a Haircut.” Brooke and her husband Sean have been married since 2002 and have two beautiful daughters, Kaelyn (5) and Sadie (nearly 2).

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