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Will has to settle the affairs of his late father, which didn’t want to have anything to do with him. Will is change from that last time he was in town, now a shifter. Will has some regrets about his best friend Ryder. we will be taken on journey of two that has feelings for each other but how to show that they want more then friends. cant wait o see what come in the next book. Highly recommend this book
Combining lush Gothic lyricism with postmodern experimentation, Oliver
Sheppard’s second collection of verse, Thirteen Nocturnes, presents a
nightmare vision of a world in the grip of apocalypse and shadow–a
world where “a nighttime of years never-ending” becomes “a
darkness severe and unbending,” and where life is relentlessly
“gathered up against the towering shadow of decay.” Taking
cues from the dark Romanticism of Poe, the decadent Symbolism of
Baudelaire, and the apocalyptic tradition of William Blake–as well
as the existential doominess of 20th century cosmic horror–Oliver
Sheppard’s Thirteen Nocturnes presents a verse vision of collapse,
announcing a cold poetics of disintegration in the new dark age of
the Anthropocene.
“Reading Sheppard’s poetry is a little like listening to a conversation
between Nietzsche and William Blake during a showing of Peckinpah’s
Cross of Iron. Using a wide range of forms and cultural references,
Sheppard illustrates the human condition in ways that take as much
account of its absence as its presence… Given the chance, Sheppard
will lead you down dark and unfamiliar paths, to moments of weird
beauty.” –from the foreword by John Foster
Oliver Sheppard was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and lives in Texas.
Critical reviews of his poetry collections have been kind: “Like
listening to a conversation between Nietzsche and William Blake while
watching Peckinpah’s ‘Cross of Iron’,” reviews of his first
book, Destruction: Text I, claimed. Garnering accolades from academia
and punk zines alike, Sheppard’s work takes cues from the cosmic
fatalism of Lovecraft and Thomas Ligotti, and combines that with the
lush, Gothic lyricism of the Dark Romanticist tradition.
“Sheppard’s THIRTEEN NOCTURNES is gothic in every sense of the word; from the
writing style, the themes, to Oliver’s own influences. Without a
doubt, this bountiful collection raises the bar for contemporary
gothic poetry. It’s rare in this day and age to find poetry written
in a manner as sophisticated and profound as this. But
here, Sheppard combines a down-to-earth modernism with older styles
that make for a fanciful and unique experience for the reader.”–Sar
Blackthorn, CVLT Nation
Karina
is a prolific writer and has had 8 books published in various genres.
It was her love of Tolkien and Pullman that Karina wrote her romantic
fantasy, Illusional Reality, which has turned out to be her bestseller.
Readers have taken Thya and Alkazar into their hearts.
THE QUEST FOR THE TRUTH BEGINS
When
Hati, notices a Tsinian crystal glowing, she knows she must stick to
her word and return to her homeland as Thya. Knowing her kinsmen needed
her, there was no hesitation. Even though there was more to lose than
just her life.
Once more a prophesy was given that informed the
reader of oracles, that only Thya could stop the war and save not just
her people, but the rest of Enumac from Kovon’s psychotic future plans.
Along with three other companions, Thya is sent on a perilous
quest to locate a dark crystal which holds evil known as the Dark Force.
The group are tried and tested throughout their journey by monsters,
death and courage. New friendships will be formed and other lost. Thya’s
power becomes stronger and a second will threatens to take over her
mind body and soul.
A terrifying surprise waits for them in the
city of Helkon. Will they survive. Will Thya return to Tsinia and for
the final showdown with Kovon. Find out by reading the thrilling
concluding part of Illusional Reality.
The
only film that grabbed my attention and held me there with an open
mouth, was the amazing Lord of the Rings trilogy. They said that
whoever took that 3-book fantasy on, had to be crazy. Peter Jackson
wasn’t crazy, but he was a hobbit in his heart. His vision and
attention to detail just made this magical film pop. It was after
watching the first film, Fellowship of the Ring, that the story of Becky
and her magical adventure took place in my mind, heart and soul. By the
time the 1hr journey from the cinema had ended I had the names, plot,
conflicts, storyline, everything written in my head. and then as most
writers know, once you’re in the “zone” there is no stopping you. By
the time the second film, Two Towers, book two, The Quest was again
plotted in my mind and it didn’t take long to get the first draft on
paper.
“The Quest by Karina
Kantas is the sequel to her book Illusional Reality. Becky is once again
pulled from England back to the world of Tsinia where she is The
Princess. Thya is Becky’s name in this astonishing fantasy world. Thya
is the only one who can save her people and their land. They have been
forced to leave their magical land and live in caves to survive. The
world along with the characters are fleshed out even more with the
addition of more monsters and characters and magic. You travel with Thya
and a couple others through trials and tribulations which are expertly
created to make their Quest either successful or a failure. Her magic
becomes even stronger but alas there is a dark side to it that she has
trouble controlling. This is a definite page turner. You will become
completely invested in Thya and her companions surviving and making it
back to Tsinia. The action is nonstop as Thya and her companions run
into many intriguing problems. I loved both books. If you like fantasy
worlds that take you away these are just the books you need.”
Karina Kantas is the author of the popular OUTLAW series. Thrillers
involving outlaw motorcycle clubs and the highly rated romantic fantasy
ILLUSIONAL REALITY She also writes short stories and when her
imagination is working over time, she writes thought provoking dark
flash fiction. There are many layers to Karina’s writing style and
talent. As is displayed in her flash fiction collection, Heads &
Takes. And in UNDRESSED she opens up more to her fans. Giving them
another glimpse of her warped mind. When Karina isn’t busy working on
her next best seller, she’s runs affordable indie author services.
KKantas AuthorAssist. Social Media Consultant, Book Trailer designer,
Narration, Branding and Logo design, Marketing and Promotion Manager,
design and VA. Karina writes in the genres of fantasy, romance, sci-fi,
horror, thrillers and comedy. Her inspirations are the author
S.E.Hinton and the rock band Iron Maiden. You can find her on Facebook
and Twitter, where she loves hanging out with her readers. Titles to
date: ***The OUTLAW series*** In Times of Violence Urban thriller
Huntress MC thriller/romance Lawless Justice Vigilante MC thriller Road
Rage MC thriller ***Collections*** Heads & Tales 28 short and flash
fiction in all genres UNDRESSED Collection of poetry, prose and flash
fiction
Stone Cold YA Supernatural thriller Illusional Reality
Romantic fantasy ***Coming soon*** (maybe) Broken Chains (MI5 thriller)
Predator (erotic horror)
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The door to the cell unlocked and Thya stood up. King Theon slowly
entered. Almost cautiously. With his hands on his hips, he tilted his
head and his eyebrows creased. The king pointed to her and then to a
bowl that his servant held out. Thya peered into it and saw the same
glittery substance that she had used in the throne room. It seemed
stupid to refuse him. She did as she was told and, once the spell
touched her lips, Theon’s words became clear. “Rotate,” he commanded.
She turned around as instructed. A Rant pushed her hair aside, exposing
her bare back and neck. “Tis so then,” Theon exclaimed. Thya turned
around to face him. “What is so?” He bent his head to the side, and his
eyes widened. “You are not aware?” He stepped back. “Yet you possess
the ancient emblem.” “What ancient emblem? Will you not reveal the
significance?” She would not beg even though she needed answers. Theon’s
sudden change of behaviour concerned her. His stance and facial
expressions went from awe to surprise, then almost to fear. His head
tilted again, and his hand rested on his chin as he walked around her.
“Do you not comprehend your greatness? Do you not realize who you are?”
“Of course, I am Queen Thya of Tsinia, Guardian of the Changlins.”
“Have you not marvelled at the difference with yourself and that of
other Ganties? Surely you have experienced strength and a will that
cannot be bested?” “With certainty.” “You possess the emblem.” “What
emblem?” “Upon your back.” “Tis naught but a birthmark.” “Nay, Queen.
You are mistaken. The mark as you name it, is an emblem of exceptional
greatness. I understand now why your thoughts were blocked from me.
Immortality appears with a value. I wonder what you would bestow for the
quest of eternal youth?” Nothing he said made sense to her but, before
she could demand answers, the King jumped up and down and rubbed his
hands like an excited young boy. “I will present you to the Bustak, as
homage,” he said, rubbing his hands together as a huge smile etched on
his face. His next words were foreign to her. The magic of the spell had
worn off, so she just
stood and watched the Rant and the king
communicate, hoping to get an idea of what was going to happen next.
Theon grinned and patted the guard’s back. They spoke briefly and nodded
their heads as they continued to stare at her. She wished she
understood. Who or what was the Bustak? The name raised goose pimples on
her arms, and the belief that this was, again, the end of the road for
her returned. The guard led her from the cell and back into the palace.
There were no shackles, no Rant gripping her arms. They walked beside
her but kept glancing at her. She ignored them and concentrated on
calling out with her mind. Alkazar, my love, where are you? She repeated
it over and over, with no knowledge of whether he could hear her but,
if he had, there was no answer.
There’s a secret club in Ocean City, Maryland, where swingers from all over the mid-Atlantic converge every weekend to frolic and play in its many themed rooms. Welcome to the Factory, where in the midst of all the fun, there’s always a romance blossoming, sometimes where you least expect it.
Book 1: Fisher of Men (Cap & Leah’s Story – older man/younger woman) Book 2: The Catch (Calvin & Paisley’s Story – interracial, younger man/older woman) Book 3: Siren Call (Jessie & Sirena’s Story – interracial, F/F)
This is the second book in the series. They do not need to be read in order. This was a story about second chance and airing out those issues that cause their break up in the past. Love how the characters were written that they showed us that if you believe hard enough you can over come anything. When Vance set his site back on his old boyfriend and willing to show him that he worth the risk. Recommend this book and series. Hope to see what come next in that little town to make every take a second glance
Summertime is vacation time for the Angelino family, and the two Angelino boys are excited about their upcoming camping trip. They’re going to the local state park, where they can swim, go fishing, and look for wildlife!
Being on vacation doesn’t mean the boys have to be careful. An encounter with a sneezing deer provides their father with an opportunity to teach the boys about respecting wildlife and staying alert for danger. Knowing more about the park’s wildlife helps the boys have more fun while staying safe. They discover staying quiet and moving slowly makes it easier to see the animals and birds that call the park home.
At the camp, the boys have responsibilities like the rest of the family. When they neglect one of these responsibilities and lie about it, they wind up in trouble—and learn an important lesson.
Beautifully illustrated, A Trail of Honestyteaches children about honesty while explaining actions have consequences. J. A. Angelo’s delightful story is an ideal way for parents to use consequences to teach children how to be better people—not simply to punish them.
About the Author
United States Army veteran J.A. Angelo believes strong family values build strong families. J.A. and his wife enjoy volunteering in their local school district and are leaders in various non-profit organizations catering towards children. They also donate to various national and local charities to include the Apraxia Kids, Wounded Warrior Project, and the Coalition to Support America’s Heroes. A portion of the book proceeds will go to these great organizations to help children and support veterans and their families.
J.A. Angelo is originally from Zanesville, Ohio and currently resides in northern Virginia. He is a dad to three wonderful children – two daughters (16) and (10), and a son (7). He is also a devoted husband to his loving wife of 17 years. He is also the oldest of eight children – three brothers and four sisters.
Some of our hobbies include spending time with our family, writing, donating time and materials to charities, and going to the beach.
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