Join us for the Wonderfully Witchy August Issue of bewitching Book Tours Magazine.
Our theme for the month is witches- and to really make the theme really fun we have a Find the Witch Scavenger Hunt going on throughout the magazine. Winner will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card.
This month’s issue contains an author interview with Jacqueline Paige and in depth details about her Magic Seasons Series along with features and excerpts about books by; Kimberly Frost, April Aasheim, Suzanne Johnson, Charity Parkerson, Debbie Christiana, and Roxanne Rhoads.
Readers can also enjoy poetry, book reviews, and our regular features Tarot in Fiction and La Mamma Verde’s Green Living Advice.
In the Naughty Nook you’ll find sizzling excerpt from Witch in the Middle, a short story in the Paranormal Pleasures Anthology, you discover that sex and chocolate have long been a delightful duo, and you can take a peek into Hex and the Single Witch with a short excerpt and an article about the characters creating their own story.
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Thursday, August 15, 2013
Spotlight on Blaze Ignites by JL Madore
~ Chapter 1 ~
Gun versus wand.
Lexi and I saw the standoff escalating beyond the crush of half-naked,
leather-clad bodies on the dance floor. The patrons of the tavern, human and
not, ceased shimmying to the techno-rock of the house band and drew wands and
daggers in every direction.
"Let us through
people." Raising my palms I called my powers. "Castian, come to
me." A surge of arcane energy lifted my hair as my affinity awoke.
"Down!" I shielded Lexi and avoided the white-gold energy bolt
zinging past our heads. It hit the mirrored wall over the bar, bursting into a
shower of sparks and jagged shards.
A shot rang out. Shit.
Magic buzzed and crackled in the air like a bug-light in August. I
threw out some heat to part the remaining sea of bodies. Ignoring the sneers of
rubberneckers, we pushed through and my sister and I joined the altercation.
A scruffy, brute of a man sporting a bandana stood, gun poised, staring
straight into the wand-tip of one of the Academy of Affinities' fifth-year
wizardry students.
"Problem, gentlemen?" I asked, easing into their circle.
With shoulders rigid and wand steady, the student, Nash Blackpaw,
focused straight ahead. "Jade, this asshole thinks he's dragging my friend
back to the Modern Realm."
I assessed the native girl shielded behind his back. She looked shaken
but unharmed.
"I don't think," the brute hissed. "This is a family
matter. Jade is it?"
Pushing down the urge to wipe the amused sneer off the bastard's face I
tried to remain professional. "Jade is what friends and students call me.
You can call me Blaze. That is my official nom
de guerre."
I held up my wrist and revealed my Talon brand. Cold, sharp eyes
narrowed on my copper skin as the trademark golden hawk of a Talon enforcer
appeared. "Sir, you are armed with intent to do harm on Haven grounds.
This entire mountain is a sanctuary. According to Fae law, the girl is welcome
to claim refuge here."
"Screw the laws," he spat, shifting the business end of the
gun toward me. "Fae laws force our race to live in the Modern Realm—force
us to hide who we are as if we're worth less than those fucking humans. The gods won't care about one
worthless runaway. Tell your boy here to lower his wand and we're gone."
Catching Lexi's eye, I glanced toward the girl and my sister dissolved
into the crowd.
"Again, that would be no."
The muzzle of the gun pointed at my chest at an almost point blank range. My
skin tingled warm. I pushed back my temper. "I know how you must
feel—"
"You know nothing,"
he snapped, spittle flying. "You are
human."
With his full attention on me, I wove more persuasion into my words.
"As a Talon enforcer, I ensure the laws of both realms are upheld. You
smuggled a gun from the Modern Realm onto sanctuary grounds. There's no chance
you're leaving with the girl. The Portal Gates are sealed for summer solstice
and you have things to answer for. Your only option here is to lower your
weapon."
My suggestion had the barrel wavering. He clutched the grip with both
hands and stabilized it. His jaw clenched as his index finger tightened on the
trigger. I gave another push of energy and when I thought I was at my limit, I
pushed further. Perspiration beaded across his furrowed brow. I held on.
Needles of pain ran through my jaw as I clenched my teeth. After another
minute, the Glock clattered to the tavern floor.
He lunged.
My feet left the ground as his shoulder caught my cheek. Something
solid connected with my ribs and I hit the dance floor in an awkward
half-twist. My back connected with the wood plank right before my head bounced.
I was still seeing white splotches bursting in front of my eyes when the
brute's staggering weight lifted and two Were-lion bouncers took control.
One snatched the weapon and shoved it into the waistband of his jeans.
His litter-mate grabbed the guy's thick arms and wrenched them back until I
expected to hear the snap of bone. Rumbling like a storm cloud, the pair of
Weres cable-tied the guy's hands and signaled to everyone that the show was
over.
"And a good night was had by all." Lexi rolled her amethyst
eyes and offered me a hand up.
Blaze Ignites
Scourge Survivor Series: Book 1
Scourge Survivor Series: Book 1
JL Madore
Genre: Paranormal/Fantasy Romance
ISBN: 978-0-9916763-1-6
Number of pages: pdf- 276, epub- 172
Word Count: 107,000
Cover Artist: David Wysotski
Book Description:
Blaze Ignites blends strong, clever women and tough, sexy men in a fast paced, volatile cocktail of action, seduction and wicked humour.
"Destiny my ass." Jade Glaster refuses to believe the Fates rule her life. Orphaned after an attack by Scourge soldiers, a young Jade vows never to be powerless again. Once grown and strong, wielding the affinities of fire and healing, Jade protects innocents as an enforcer for her world's elite policing agency—The Talon.
When an emissary mission to reinstate a race of exiled Elves brings Galan into her life, Jade finds herself overwhelmed by new passions, some welcome, some not. Although Galan's antiquated views on women offend her to her heated core, when the Scourge attack his family, she helps him navigate the outside worlds he knows nothing about—the magical Realm of the Fair and, stranger still . . . the modern streets of Toronto.
Through their sensually charged pursuit of justice, Jade discovers that when dealing with the Fates—destiny is never random.
About the Author:
September 2009 marked the beginning of my journey with writing paranormal/fantasy romance novels. After spending a year hiatus in Panama with my family, I returned to Ontario relaxed and ready to let stories flow from my mind onto the page. The only problem was—I didn’t know a thing about the craft of writing.
Almost four years later, after dozens of workshops, reading hundreds of books, joining a writing community and two critique groups, I've won two writing scholarships and believe I've got a handle on what I’m trying to say and the voice with which I want to say it.
Currently, I am working on the five book Scourge Survivor Series as well as a darker, erotic/romance paranormal series currently called Watchers of the Grey.
Website: www.jlmadore.ca
Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/JLMadore
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jlmadore
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
One Day Blitz and Giveaway: Unscrupulous by Avery Aster
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Tuesday, August 13, 2013
The MATCHPOINT Playlist: Guest blog and Giveaway with Elise Sax
A lot of
writers listen to music while they write. Music helps set the mood for a scene,
which allows a writer to transport herself and write the best she can.
Writer
friends of mine have contacted me when they stumble on the best music for their
books, the magical song that gets their fingers dancing on their keyboards and
gets their books going.
As you
can imagine, writing a book is hard work, and sometimes the words don’t want to
come. Music helps make it happen, but it has to be the right music. You don’t
want to listen to Nicki Minaj while you’re writing a sad death scene. You don’t
want Celine Dion when you’re writing an action scene.
Writing
MATCHPOINT had its own playlist, but mostly, music was not involved. Most of
MATCHPOINT is comedy, and comedy has its own rhythm. When I listen to music, it
alters the dialogue, throwing off the rhythm of the banter, and rhythm and
pacing are very important when trying to be funny.
So,
during much of my writing, I have the television on in the background. The
sound of people speaking, helps me enormously stay on rhythm, and keeps my
fingers moving. So, here’s my MATCHPOINT playlist, some spoken, some sung.
Comedy scenes:
Gilmore Girls (Perfect
pacing and rhythm for my writing. I wish they made more seasons!)
Big Bang Theory (I
love this show. So funny and uplifiting.)
Scary scenes:
(there are a couple really scary scenes in MATCHPOINT, which I wrote late at
night in my dark office. Scared the pants off of me, and this music really
helped.
Dark Knight
soundtrack
Lord of the Rings
soundtrack
Braveheart soundtrack
Gladiator
soundtrack
Love scenes:
(Yes, there some in the book!)
Pride and Prejudice
soundtrack
Diana Krall (The
Very Best of Diana Krall)
Melody Gardot (My
One and Only Thrill)
Matchpoint
The Matchmaker Series, Book Two
Elise Sax
Genre: Comedic romantic mystery
Publisher: Ballantine (Random House)
Paperback Pages: 288
ISBN: 978-0-345-53224-4
Book Description:
Lovably troublesome Gladie Burger runs into sizzling danger and a fiery love triangle in the second installment of Elise Sax’s hilarious and sexy Matchmaker romance series.
“Elise Sax will make you laugh. Her larger-than-life characters jump off the page and make crazy seem like a fun place to hang out.”—New York Times bestselling author Christie Craig
Since joining the family matchmaking business run by her eccentric Grandma Zelda, Gladie is always looking for love. But when an unbearable toothache knocks her out of commission and into the dentist’s chair, she prays only for relief. No such luck. Emerging from an anesthetic haze, Gladie awakes to find that not only is her tooth still throbbing, but her dentist is dead—and the lead suspect in the murder, office receptionist Belinda, just so happens to be Gladie’s first real client. Now it’s up to Gladie to find Belinda a man and keep her from being locked up behind bars.
As if that weren’t enough distraction, two gorgeous men are vying for Gladie’s attention: Spencer, the playboy chief of police, and Holden, Gladie’s secretive, gorgeously muscled neighbor. Still, Gladie’s not complaining about having a helping hand or two when the case leads her to a dangerously bizarre cult. She may have met her match—and if she’s not careful, it could be her last.
An Affair to Dismember
The Matchmaker Series, Book One
Elise Sax
Genre: Comedic romantic mystery
Publisher: Ballantine (Random House)
ISBN: 978-0345532220
Number of pages: 320
Word Count: About 80,000
Book Trailer: http://youtu.be/sox1nLfSEmY
Book Description:
Certain to appeal to fans of Janet Evanovich, Jennifer Crusie, and Katie MacAlister, Elise Sax’s hilarious series debut introduces matchmaker-in-training Gladie Burger, who stumbles into a dangerous quagmire of murder and red-hot romance.
Three months has been Gladie Burger’s limit when it comes to staying in one place. That’s why Gladie is more than a little skeptical when her eccentric Grandma Zelda recruits her to the family’s matchmaking business in the quaint small town of Cannes, California. What’s more, Gladie is also highly unqualified, having a terrible track record with romance. Still, Zelda is convinced that her granddaughter has “the gift.” But when the going gets tough, Gladie wonders if this gift has a return policy.
When Zelda’s neighbor drops dead in his kitchen, Gladie is swept into his bizarre family’s drama. Despite warnings from the (distractingly gorgeous) chief of police to steer clear of his investigation, Gladie is out to prove that her neighbor’s death was murder. It’s not too long before she’s in way over her head—with the hunky police chief, a dysfunctional family full of possible killers, and yet another mysterious and handsome man, whose attentions she’s unable to ignore. Gladie is clearly being pursued—either by true love or by a murderer. Who will catch her first?
Praise for An Affair to Dismember
“Elise Sax’s new Matchmaker series is off to a rousing start! . . . Sax gives the comic mystery genre a new spin. . . . A fun read sure to entertain.”—RT Book Reviews
“Fans of laugh-out-loud romantic suspense will enjoy this new author as she joins the ranks of Janet Evanovich, Katie MacAllister, and Jennifer Crusie.”—Booklist
“Elise Sax will win your heart.”—New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis
“In the tradition of Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum series, Elise Sax’s new novel is a funny, sexy ride.”—Valerie Frankel, author of Four of a Kind
“What a fun book! It will leave readers begging for more.”—Kim Gruenenfelder, author of There’s Cake in My Future
About the Author:
Elise Sax worked as a journalist for fifteen years, mostly in Paris, France. She took a detour from journalism and became a private investigator before trying her hand at writing fiction. She lives in Southern California with her two sons. An Affair to Dismember, the first in the Matchmaker mystery series, is her first novel.
Monday, August 12, 2013
Interview and Giveaway with AC James
What inspired you to become an author?
I’ve always been a writer but I suppose at
some point all writers have to either take the leap and get serious about their
writing or continue writing to their diaries. It took someone else pointing out
to me that my writing might actually be worth reading, to brave sharing it with
others. I might still be writing into the abyss of my journal if not for a
rather unlikely individual asking me if my major was journalism.
Do you write in different genres?
I love reading BDSM erotica and paranormal
romance. So it’s only natural that I combine those elements in my writing.
Do you title the book first or wait until after it’s
complete?
Usually I wait until I’ve finished writing
a book to come up with a title. Very rarely is the working title the one I end
up publishing.
Is the book, characters, or any scenes based on a
true life experience, someone you know, or events in your own life?
Only one but it happens to be one of my
more sensual scenes. So I’ll leave it to my readers’ imagination to try and
guess which one ;) It takes place in my upcoming release, Eternal Ever After,
which comes out in December. Usually, I draw on my vivid imagination but I’m
sure what I read influences my writing. I do research for what I don’t know,
BDSM included, because I’m more of a vanilla HEA kind of gal in real life.
What books/authors have influenced your life?
Being a very naughty Catholic and a
romance reader, I fell in love with the Original Sinners series. So I’m a huge
Tiffany Reisz fan girl. It’s very evident to anyone who reads my blog.
If you had to choose, which writer would you
consider a mentor?
I’d definitely have to say Kathy Kulig, an
Ellora’s Cave author. She’s the current president of the local RWA chapter and
she’s helped me with various resources and beta reading.
What book are you reading now?
Currently, I’m reading and reviewing Baby
Got Back (anal erotica) — Edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel. The best part about
being a book blogger in addition to writing is that my reading addiction gets
fed for free ;)
What is your current “work in progress” or upcoming projects?
You can expect Eternal
Ever After in December. It’s the
Gothic Cinderella story of 22-year-old Holly Ellis, a barista, who
meets her unwilling prince charming. Arie, our prince, is an ancient
vampire and Chief Justice of the Council of Sanguis. He serves the
notorious Tessa Green. She's the dominatrix queen of
Chicago's underground Hellfire Club. The unlikely pair entangle when a
powerful force threatens Holly’s life and compromises exposing their world.
Can you share a little of your current work with us?
Cursed Ever After is an erotic
paranormal short story anthology. It’s the prequel to Eternal Ever After and includes bonus material that gives readers a
sneak peak at this upcoming release.
Do you have any advice for other writers?
Keep reading :D
Cursed Ever After
Ever After Series Prequel
Ever After Series Prequel
A.C. James
Genre: Erotic Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Wandering Impulse Press
ISBN: 978-061584909
ASIN:
Number of pages: 60
Word Count: Approximately 13K
Cover Artist: A.C. James
Book Description:
Ruler – [Arie]
Arie is having a bad night but what else is new? When vampires deal with demons nothing less can be expected. He heads to the Hellfire Club to report back to his sexy boss, Tessa Green, anticipating that she’ll be less than satisfied with the details of his night. Instead he finds a hot new hire waiting in her office. Alone in the office, she offers him an intriguing opportunity to improvise.
This quick, dirty read contains profanity, voyeurism, DIY BDSM, M/F and F/F situations. Not for the faint of heart and intended for audiences over the age of 18.
“Rich and dark, a supernatural and sensual delight of erotic passion.” —Kathy Kulig, Ellora's Cave Award Winning Author
Bound – [Luna]
Luna is always tied up in difficult situations. Obsessed with someone she can never have. From the moment Luna first met Victoria, she knew she was different—hot, dangerous, and unlike anyone she’s ever known. Luna can't stop thinking about her. Can't stop fantasizing about her. Can't stop craving the one thing she knows she can never have. The one she wants—the vampire she wants abstains from blood and sex.
To distract her from her obsession, Luna begs Tessa to find an appropriate diversion. Bound and gagged in her dungeon at the Hellfire Club (HFC), Luna gets an unexpected visit from a sibling that leaves her feeling conflicted and heartbroken. Arie steps in when Luna is vulnerable. Is there more to this hot alpha vamp than his hard-ass facade?
This M/F erotic story contains profanity, sex, & DIY BDSM and is intended for audiences over the age of 18.
Burned – [Victoria]
Victoria has a sordid past and this macabre tale is woven with lies, blood, betrayal, and vengeance. In the far north of France in the 1700s she took care of a young girl and her ailing mother. She never planned on falling for Henri in the process—except she fell in love with the wrong man. She fell in love with a monster. Sometimes evil hits too close to home. And when you trust the wrong person you might just get burned.
Chained – [Tessa]
Tessa Green is the most famous dominatrix in Chicago and rules the notorious Hellfire Club. She also happens to be a vampire. And the senator is just another toy for her amusement. Sometimes the power and authority that comes with leadership can be a strain. He relishes her dominance, her demands, and her control. Sometimes being free happens only when chained and who better to keep his secret than Tessa.
This M/F erotic story contains profanity & BDSM and is intended for audiences over the age of 18.
About the Author:
A.C. James is a book blogger and author of paranormal and erotic romance containing BDSM.
Wife, mother, and storyteller extraordinaire. She resides in northeast Pennsylvania drinking large vats of coffee while taming two toddlers by day and writing by night. She enjoys wine, sushi, sake, and curling up with a good book. A.C. loves to hear from readers!
Website: www.acjames.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ACJamesauthor
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