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Writers of the Future

Posted: March 2, 2023 in Cover design, Cover Reveal, New, Pre Order, Sci Fi, Science Fantasy, Science Fiction, Short Stories
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Title: Writers of the Future Volume 39

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Stories
Release Date: May 16, 2023
Cover Art: Tom Wood

 

 
In the world of speculative fiction…
Your favorite authors…
Have selected the best new voices of the year.
24 Award-winning Authors and Illustrators
3 Bonus Short Stories by Kevin J. Anderson • L. Ron Hubbard • S. M. Stirling
Art and Writing Tips by Lazarus Chernik • L. Ron Hubbard • Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Edited by Dean Wesley Smith • Jody Lynn Nye
16-page color gallery of artwork • Cover art by Tom Wood
Check out the stories Brandon Sanderson, Orson Scott Card, Nnedi Okorafor, Robert J. Sawyer, Kevin J. Anderson, Jody Lynn Nye and others chose as the best of the best.
Be amazed. Be amused. Be transported … by stories that take you by surprise and take you further and deeper into new worlds and new ideas than you’ve ever gone before….
Twelve captivating tales from the most exciting new voices in science fiction and fantasy accompanied by three from masters of the genre.
A miracle? An omen? Or something else? One day, they arrived in droves—the foxes of the desert, the field, the imagination….—“Kitsune” by Devon Bohm
When a vampire, a dragon and a shape-shifting Chihuahua meet on a beach in Key West, fireworks go off! But that’s just the background. —“Moonlight and Funk” by Marianne Xenos
Dan Shamble, Zombie P.I., faces one of his funniest and most perplexing cases ever—an enlightened ogre, a salamander with low self-esteem, and a raging fire dragon terrorizing the Unnatural Quarter! —“Fire in the Hole” by Kevin J. Anderson
The Grim Reaper, trapped in an IRS agent’s dying body, must regain his powers before he dies and faces judgment for his original sin. —“Death and the Taxman” by David Hankins
In a metaverse future, a woman who exposes falseness in others must decide what is real to her—the love she lost or the love she may have found. —“Under My Cypresses” by Jason Palmatier
Vic Harden wasn’t lured by glory on a daring mission into the reaches of outer space—he was ordered out there by his editor.—“The Unwilling Hero” by L. Ron Hubbard
Dangerous opportunities present themselves when an alien ship arrives in the solar system seeking repairs. —“White Elephant” by David K. Henrickson
With her spaceship at the wrong end of a pirate’s guns, a former war hero must face down her enemies and demons to save Earth’s last best chance for peace. —“Piracy for Beginners” by J. R. Johnson
Years after the Second Holocaust, the last surviving Jews on earth attempt to rewrite the past. —“A Trickle in History” by Elaine Midcoh
When I said I’d do anything to pay off my debts and get back home to Earth, I didn’t mean survey a derelict spaceship at the edge of the solar system—but here I am. —“The Withering Sky” by Arthur H. Manner
High-powered telescopes bring galactic life to our TVs, and network tuner Hank Enos figures he’s seen everything—until the day an alien boy stares back. —“The Fall of Crodendra M.” by T. J. Knight
Knights, damsels and dragons, curses and fates foretold—the stuff of legends and stories, but unexpectedly perverse.—“Constant Never” by S. M. Stirling
Determined to save his wife, Tumelo takes an unlikely client through South Africa’s ruins to the heart of the Desolation—a journey that will cost or save everything. —“The Children of Desolation” by Spencer Sekulin
When a terrorist smuggles a nuclear weapon into London, a team regresses in time to AD 1093 to assassinate a knight on the battlefield, thereby eliminating the terrorist a millennia before his birth. —“Timelines and Bloodlines” by L. H. Davis
The Grand Exam, a gateway to power for one, likely death for all others—its entrants include ambitious nobles, desperate peasants, and Quiet Gate, an old woman with nothing left to lose. —“The Last History” by Samuel Parr
You will love this collection of the best new voices because, as Locus magazine puts it, “Excellent writing…extremely varied. There’s a lot of hot new talent.”
Get it now.
Special Bonus: Anyone participating in the cover reveal event will receive a free copy of a Dan Shamble: Zombie P.I. Adventure audiobook written and performed by Kevin J. Anderson!
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Together We Stand-Volume 2

Posted: August 24, 2022 in 99c, Adult Contemporary Romance, Adult Fiction, Adult Romance, Adult Themes, Anthology, Charity Anthology, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Fiction, Mature Fiction, Mature Romance, New, New Release, Short Stories
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 ★✩★ NEW RELEASE ★✩★

Together We Stand Volume 2

A Multi Author Anthology

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We are the ones who walk barefoot through hell, making it out the other side with nothing left except sheer will and a whole lot of grit in our pockets.

By losing everything, others hailed us as beacons of hope. Our journeys were by no means glamorous. Each of us left an important part of ourselves behind so that we might start anew.

We are the survivors.

This is our chance to grab happiness by the horns and make it our own.


Join 20+ USA Today, bestselling, award-winning, and up-and-coming authors as they weave tales of horror, loss, persecution, and unfair struggles, leading to new lives, new romances, and most importantly, well-deserved Happily-Ever-After endings.

 

With stories written by

C.A. King, USA Today Bestselling Author 

JA Lafrance

Jen Stevens 

A.L. Morrow, USA Today Bestselling Author 

AM Cosgrove 

Katia Kozar 

TL Mayhew 

C.L. Collier 

A.N. Waugh 

Ryan Grey

Rose Bak 

Jordan Leger 

A.M. Roark 

KL Fast

Zorha Redwolf Edwards & Emery LeeAnn

Pandora Snow

R.G. Angel

Skye Callahan 

Crystal St.Clair 

M.A. Abraham 

Merrie Destefano, USA Today Bestselling Author 

Jodi Fahey 

MK Moore 

Sky Purington

Tricia Daniels

Cedar Rose


All proceeds from the print and digital sales of this book will be donated to organizations providing relief to the Ukraine.

**May contain MM/FF and/or triggering situations.

Summers in Seaside

Posted: June 1, 2022 in Adult Contemporary Romance, Adult Fiction, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Cover design, Cover Reveal, Fiction, Mature Fiction, Mature Romance, New, Pre Order, Romance, Romance Collection, Series, Short Stories
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Series: Summers in the Seaside
Authors: Rebecca Gallo, Ellie Isaacson, Denise Wells, Amy Stephens, C.L. Collier, Tina Gallagher, Amanda Shelley, Cata Ree, Jo Richardson, Shannon O’Connor, Jami Denise, Mel Walker, Cassandra Cripps, Monica Misho-Grems, Barb Shuler & KA Graham, and Faith Ryan
Cover Design: Amy Queau of Q Design Cover and Brand Premades
Summer Salvation by Rebecca Gallo → July 11 
Summer Thrills by Ellie Isaacson → July 14
Summer Shivers by Denise Wells → July 15
One Wild Summer by Amy Stephens → July 19
Summer Magic by C.L. Collier → July 21
Summer Swoon by Tina Gallagher → July 25
The Summer Dare by Amanda Shelley → July 26
Summer of Chloe by Cata Ree → July 27
Summer Job by Jo Richardson→ July 28
Only for the Summer by Shannon O’Connor → August 1
Summer Solstice by Jami Denise→ August 2
Summer Sounds by Mel Walker → August 4
Finding Summer by Cassandra Cripps → August 5 
Booked for the Summer by Monica Misho-Grems→August 8
Summer Escapades by Barb Shuler & KA Graham→August 9
Kings of Summer by Faith Ryan→ August 11
Welcome to Summers in Seaside, a small town located along the Oregon Coast and home of the Seaside Festival. This brand new series of short contemporary romance stories is filled with sun, sand and summer adventures that will tug at your heart strings.
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Seeds of Love Anthology

Posted: April 26, 2022 in Adult Fiction, Adult Romance, Anthology, Mature Fiction, Mature Romance, New, New Release, Romance, Romance Collection, Short Stories
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Title: Seeds of Love Anthology

Charity: United Help Ukraine 
Genre: Romance Shorts Stories
Release Date: April 26, 2022
 

100% of the royalties will be donated to United Help Ukraine, a charitable organization dedicated to helping the Ukrainian people affected by Russia’s invasion. AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!
You can help us make a difference.

SEEDS OF LOVE is a romance anthology to benefit Ukraine. This collection of short romance stories is not available anywhere else. 100% of the royalties will be donated to United Help Ukraine, a charitable organization dedicated to helping the Ukrainian people affected by Russia’s invasion. They are a grassroots, entirely volunteer-based organization that provides aid to wounded Ukrainian warriors, assistance to their families, and support to internally displaced people.

SEEDS OF LOVE is only available for a limited time! Stand with the people of Ukraine and get your copy today!
 
Amber Garr
Amy Thorn
Barb Shuler
Brooke Summers
Cassidy London
Cyndi Faria
D.M. Davis
Dakota Willink
Denise Wells
E.H. Lyon
Emery LeeAnn
Erica Himy
Fei Marie Perez
Gabbi Black
Gabbi Grey
Hannah Blake
Heather G Harris
Jenna Lynn
JS Mercier
KA Graham
Kaje Harper
Katherine Moore
Kelly Kelsey
Lane Bellemore
LC Taylor
Liz Durano
LJ Evans
Lux Miller
M.L. Broome
Mel Walker
Miranda Grant
ML Guida
Pandora Snow
Persephone Autumn
Raisa Greywood
Ramsey Savage
Remy Reigns
Shelly Hixson
Sophia Henry
Stella Moore
Syd Ryan
Tiffany Carby
Vi Summers
Vivian Murdoch
Willow Fox
Yolanda Olson
 
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Enough

Posted: April 30, 2021 in Bullying, New, New Release, Short Stories, Young Adult, Young Adult Fiction, Young Adult Short Story
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Enough

Author: Susan Horsnell

Publication Date: 29 April 2021

Genre: Young Adult Short Story

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Rebecca had been bullied for most of her school life.
Now her father had been promoted in his job, they had relocated to a new area.
A new school.
A chance for a new beginning.
But was it?
How will Rebecca respond when she’s finally had ENOUGH?

Originally published as Dear Diary. Has been updated.

Parental Guidance is recommended due to subject matter.

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Unnatural Diaries

Posted: July 30, 2020 in Adult Contemporary Romance, Adult Fiction, Adult Romance, Adult Themes, BDSM, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Erotic Romance, Gay Romance, LGBT, LGBT Romance, M/M, M/M Romance, Mature Fiction, Mature Romance, New, Romance, Short Stories
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Title: Unnatural Diaries, Vol. II
Author: Tara Rhodes
Genre: Bisexual Romance, Gay Romance, LGBT Short Stories, Erotic Romance
Publication Date: July 30th, 2020
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Blurb:
I only have one request… All three of us to be together… right now.
Luke Longfellow is a brilliant student at the University of New York, who recently graduated in flying colors. He comes from a religious family, and his parents expect him to get married to Annette, daughter of a local deacon at their church. Luke, on the other hand, has a secret; he’s bi-sexual and enjoys the company of both men and women.
During his time at the university, he has been exposed to this fact and has had the chance to explore himself and learns he can no longer go back to being heterosexual. A week into the wedding, Luke’s friends take him on vacation to Las Vegas for their version of a bachelor’s party. There, he meets Matt. A handsome hazel-eyed stranger/ Luke reveals that he is basically being forced into a marriage that will make him miserable.
He lets on that he does not have amorous for Annette, who he sees more as his sister than a lover. Luke advises Matt to break off the engagement; an advice which Matt takes. Breaking off the engagement leads to a breakdown in relations between Matt and his parents. This forces him to leave the house and head for a bisexual themed nightclub as a sign of defiance.
At the club, Luke and Matt meet again and eventually go home together. They continue seeing each other with no commitment until Luke after caught Matt with someone else just a day after they were together. Matt shows no remorse, and they eventually break up, leaving Luke to focus on his career.
After Luke becomes wildly successful in his career, he meets Susan, a client and billionaire heiress who has an interest in him. Luke and Susan start seeing each other and have a perfect relationship until Matt gets in the middle of their business.
Susan has been sent by her controlling father to set up a new business branch in the US from England. Things are going smoothly until Matt comes along and buys up parts of the land where Susan has earmarked for development on her father’s orders. Matt is willing to sell on one condition; he wants to have a drink with both Luke and Susan.
The three of them meet, and old flames are rekindled, leading Matt and Luke to have sex while Susan is passed out from alcohol. What they do not know is that she is not out cold, and she confronts Luke the next morning. Luke is surprised at her reaction. Instead of anger, she makes a request. She wants a threesome: Matt, Luke, and her. Luke agrees, and it happens. The threesome paves the way for a successful transaction and lays the foundation for the future, which could include an industrial war between Susan and her father.
In Unnatural Diaries Vol. II: MMF Bisexual Menage Romance, you have MMF and MM scenes. You also have a story full of power, will, and hot steamy satisfying pleasures. Can you handle it?
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Hi! My name is Tara Rhodes, and I’m from San Francisco, California! I’m a full-time housewife, mother of 3 beautiful children, and part-time romance novelist. I love to write and I’m proud that I get to share my ‘Rhodes World’ with everyone in my spare time. I live a fairly simple life, but in my reads I share a hidden part of myself. I hope you all enjoy and spread the love and positivity as I share my reads with you!

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Luke and Matt sat together on a sofa in the mansion. His trance-like stare was half because it was beautiful and half because he was drunk. Matt placed his hands on top of Luke’s shoulders and whispered something Luke did not hear. Although they had a prior discussion on being attracted to each other, Luke did not quite expect it when Matt reached in for a kiss. However, although it felt strange, he did not flinch, he wanted Matt’s lips on his. One kiss and he felt a volcano of emotions erupt in his pants.
Luke instantly hardened and yearned for Matt. Soon enough, they were both covered in sweat, breathing each other’s breath, and all Luke could think of was the increasing want to have Matt’s body thrusting into his. Without warning, Luke pushed Matt into the couch where they had sat a few minutes ago, and taking Matt’s already hard erection into his mouth, Luke slowly sucked on it, while Matt groaned. The response excited him, and he increased the tempo with a passion that seemed to borrow its fire from hell.
Matt dug his hands into Luke’s hair as he muttered, “fuck.” Luke smiled, he knew he was doing a good job, he could feel his balls shiver. But Luke wasn’t ready to end this, and as though Matt read his thoughts, Matt grabbed Luke’s jaw and kissed him gently. Luke could feel a smile on Matt’s lips as he helped himself to Luke’s mouth. Luke buried himself in what seemed like an unending barrage of kisses filled with fire. He was so enveloped in it, he barely heard Matt when he said, “turn around, Luke.”

Little Black Dress

Posted: March 13, 2019 in Adult Contemporary Romance, Adult Romance, Adult Themes, Chick Lit, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, New, New Release, Romance, Short Stories
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Little Black Dress
by Mayra Statham
 
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Genre: Contemporary Romance – Short Story
 
 
 
All I was looking for was a good time, and thanks to my little black dress, it looks like I hooked Enzo Carlino’s attention. 
 
He’s a grown man with a wicked sense of humor and glimmer in his eyes that promises he can deliver a memorable night.
 
One night of fun turns into two, and now I don’t know what to do. I’m a school teacher, not a regular LBD-wearing minx. Can one night of fun turn into a forever?
 
 
 
 
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Mayra Statham resides in southern California with her three kids and husband. When she isn’t writing or hanging with family, you can find her hidden behind a romance novel while enjoying a highly caffeinated drink.
 
She loves hearing from readers. Connect with her on social media @mystathamwrites or email her at mayrastatham@gmail.com
 
 
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Hidden Hearts

Posted: February 12, 2019 in Adult Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, New, New Release, Romance, Series, Short Stories
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Hidden Hearts
by Angela Nicole


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Series: Mastered Hearts; Book 4 – Short Story
Genre: Contemporary Romance
 
 
 
** This short story should be read after Avenged Hearts, Book 3 in the Mastered Hearts Series as Hidden Hearts is a continuation.**
 
My name is Vinny and for the last year I’ve been living in Witness Protection with a new name and a new career. Things have been quiet until now.
 
But when the woman I love finds me, will that love be enough to heal the lies?




 
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Angela Nicole resides in Upstate NY with her husband, William. With two graduate degrees in both education and business, Angela spent the last 23 years working in higher education. Wondering what to do with all of the conversations that were going on in her heard, she put pen to paper and fingers to keyboard and wrote. 
 
Writing is quite a change but a change that she loves. As an avid reader, Angela fell in love with romance novels that feature alpha men with hearts of gold. If you love them as much as she does, check out her Mastered Hearts series. 
 
 
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A Beltane Gift

Posted: March 16, 2018 in #paranormal romance, Adult Paranormal, Cover design, Cover Reveal, New, New Release, Paranormal, Romance, Short Stories
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A BELTANE GIFT

Beyond Time, Book 1

by Holly Barbo

Genre: Paranormal Short Story

Original Release Date: April 2016

Cover Designer: Darkmantle Designs

Publisher: Paper Gold Publishing

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A paranormal short story set in Scotland, with cultural heritage at its heart.

Summer in Scotland, and Mari is working on an archaeological dig of a Viking burial ship during Beltane, a time of the year when the veil shrouding the spirit world thins.

What could possibly go wrong?

A Beltane Gift is a contemporary story with historical elements and a wee bit of the paranormal. It won first prize in the PGP Short Story Competition in August 2015. It is also available as part of the anthology Tendrils.

A Beltane Gift, Beyond Time: Book 1, is a story that begs for more. You can follow Mari as she searches for answers in A Bell for Valor. And watch for additional adventures in the Beyond Time series of Quick Reads.

A Quick Read book is a short story available as a single small book. In both ebook and paper format, it is a perfect small gift or for escaping to another place and reality when you only have a tiny block of spare time.

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A wisp of a sound snatched her attention and she looked up, startled. The red fox stood just inside the circle of light cast from her fire. The source of the sound came from what it held in its jaws.

Standing, she moved toward the fox, anticipating it would run away. The fox allowed her two steps toward it, then slowly lowered its head and deposited a small animal on the ground before drifting back a few paces into the shadows.

It was a kitten of approximately two months of age, with long hair, bushy tail, ginger-colored thick fur around the head and large paws, but the rest was in shades of black and gray tiger stripes. It studied Mari with eerily intelligent heather-blue eyes. She approached the little animal and held out the back of her hand to be sniffed. In a quiet voice, she spoke to the fox. “Why do you have a kitten and why bring it here?”

A strange, almost atonal, voice came from the archeological dig. “Tha kitten is here ’cause I asked Ruadh ta bring it.”

She whirled, seeking the source of the voice.

It came again. “T’was ah good name an tha fox appreciates it.” Emerging from the shadows was the unsubstantial form of a Viking.

With wide eyes she watched… speechless.

“My greeting ta ye, Mari. Ye’re ah descendant…” The spirit chuckled, “Many times an hundreds o’ years removed, yet ye bear ah resemblance ta my beautiful Leda.”

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Holly’s world is shaped by her love of family (which includes an adorable rescue kitty who has stolen her heart), the beauty of nature and an irrepressible curiosity that frequently has her turning over rocks and questioning what she finds. This sometimes sends the reader down a rabbit hole into an alternate view of the world than what they expected. Holly’s mind can be an interesting place.Her motto: Weaving Alternative Worlds with Threads From Today.

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