Showing posts with label Solstice Shadows. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Solstice Shadows. Show all posts

Author of the Year at Solstice!

Great news! Solstice Publishing is once again having their voting round for Author of the Year! Now it's your turn to cast your votes for your favorite author of 2015 with Solstice Publishing, or any of its divisions such as Summer Solstice, Solstice Shadows, Solstice At Night, Winter Solstice, Solstice Faith, Solstice Horizons and Solstice Universe. 

And yes, yours truly is on the list. You'll find my name listed about six up from the bottom. The names were issued randomly. 

There's still time to get your votes in, but only 52 days left! With 183 votes already cast, the voting is really gearing up. So, cast your vote today for your favorite Solstice author!

Or here is the direct link if you need it: http://solsticepublishing.com/blog/vote-for-solstices-publishings-2015-author-of-the-year/

In case you missed it in a previous post, here are my Solstice titles from latest to oldest:

Second Nature, Book 1 of the Blood at First Sight Series

http://bookgoodies.com/a/B00Q7FWIWA

She never expected it…
Desiree Edwards has a problem. She’s been attacked, kidnapped and forced to get along with a vampire of all things. It’s something right out of the story books she reads, or her worst nightmare. But, sometimes he’s not the monster he appears to be. He seems so humanlike that she can’t help it when her emotions betray her, when her body betrays her. To make matters worse, she finds out more about herself than she ever wanted to know.

She was unlike any other…

Alec has a problem. The animal in him wants Desiree. But, so does the man. The more he learns about her, the harder it is to deny what he wants. But, he’s a freak, and she’s just a human. The two species don’t mix that way. Then an old enemy surfaces and Alec is forced to make a choice. His life or hers.

Can Alec’s soul be saved by this unique human? Or will it be far too late?  


Upon Your Honor, Book 2 of the Heiresses in Love Series
 
http://bookgoodies.com/a/B00JTKTODG

Deception is a dangerous path…
New York City, August, 1891 – Orphaned after the death of her father, Chloe Waverly stows away on La Voyageur to escape the clutches of her cruel fiancĂ©, Lamonte Beckett. Gabriel Hill, a strange and compelling gentleman, comes upon Chloe and promises to protect her without knowing the true circumstances of why she is running away. During their journey, Gabriel doesn’t bargain on being distracted by her fair beauty or succumbing to her many charms. As their attraction to each other grows, so does the danger and Gabriel suspects things are not as they should be.

Both are determined to get to New Orleans, where she can start a new life. But, once they reach their destination, events spin out of their control and Chloe is captured by the fiancé she escaped. Gabriel is left wondering if he can overlook her betrayal. Soon he finds himself in a race against time, to reach her before Beckett can exact revenge.

 Magick & Moonlight, Book 1 of the Magick Series

http://bookgoodies.com/a/B00IRKN5P2

Messing with free will is always a bad idea…
Ethan Hamilton moves to a lazy little town in Oregon, hoping to escape his demons. But, instead he discovers a woman dancing nude in the moonlight. This woman who claims she is a witch dazzles him with her sensual presence. He thinks she’s crazy, but what if she’s not?

Jessie Anderson has been taught that her kind hides who they really are. And she has a problem on her hands. Someone knows her secret and she has to do all she can to protect herself. What other choice does she have? Jessie casts a love spell on a good man, a man with whom she can’t fight her attraction. The spell doesn’t work quite as planned – she ends up falling for Ethan.

To top it off, Ethan’s treatment of her, his “love”, is so addictive. Deep down, she knows the spell will wear off, and yet his feelings seem genuine. It’s just a spell…right?

 Upon Your Return, Book 1 of the Heiresses in Love Series

http://bookgoodies.com/a/B00I0D9LQ8

Fara Bellamont has been back in society for a year after leaving Cluny Abbey, where her uncle sent her long ago. When he chooses a suitor for her for marriage, she fears that she will be forced to marry a stranger and live a miserable life.
But, Fara finds herself thrust into an adventure of a lifetime when unforeseen circumstances cause her to place her trust in a strange man for protection. His intervention not only saves her, but puts her in an even more compromising position.

Grant Hill, a trading captain, is enchanted by the young heiress not only because of her beauty, but because she is hardly conventional. Underneath her ladylike exterior lies a tigress. Grant cannot help but offer his protection as she is in need and he is far from immune from her charms.

Fara just never bargained on the passion that she feels for Grant Hill. As events unfold, she must decide whether her desires and the dictates of her heart should trump the rules of society...



You can find the book trailers for the aforementioned novels on the right hand side of the blog as you scroll down. And I should have several more Solstice titles soon!

Well, there you have it, folks! Start casting your votes for your favorite author at Solstice! 

And have a lovely week! :)
 

Spotlight: Solstice Shadows Contest!

http://solsticepublishing.com/

First time authors have a hard time getting their first contract. Many of us have been there and it is discouraging to say the least.  Solstice Publishing has published many first time authors and are actively seeking fresh new writers to add to our Solstice family. Many authors got their foot in the publishing door by writing short stories.  This is a great way for authors to build their catalog while they work on their longer novels. At Solstice, we believe every book has a home. It may or may not be with us but we invite you to see if we’re the right home for your story. 

Solstice Shadows publishes Fantasy, SciFi, Paranormal, Horror, and all sub-genres therein.  If you have a short story that falls into one of these genres, we welcome you to read on and consider entering our short story contest.
 
http://solsticepublishing.com/solsticeshadows

Official Contest Information:

Solstice Shadows wants to read your short stories!

Do you have a short story collecting dust?  Are you an aspiring author who wants to be published? Are you an established author who is willing to take risks? Are you a self-published author who wants to see what it’s like working with an Indie Publisher?

Solstice Shadows is hosting a short story contest starting June 1st through July 6th  2015. 

* Accepted genres: Fantasy, SciFi, Horror, Paranormal, and all sub genres therein. (We do not accept non-fiction/overtly religious stories/pornography)
* Story length: Up to 20K words.
* The story cannot be currently for sale on any platform.

To Submit:

2.)    Click on ‘Solstice Shadows’
3.)    Type “Shadows Short Story Submission” in the ‘Title’ box.
4.)    Your cover letter should tell a little about your story and a little about you.
5.)    Follow the directions for submitting your story.

Prizes:

1st place – A 3 year contract for the short story, A promotional video highlighting the book and author, and a FB release party hosted by Solstice Publishing.

2nd Place – A 3 year contract for the short story, a promotional video highlighting the book and the author.

3rd Place – A 3 year contract for the short story.

Winners will be notified by August 1st,2015 via email.

How will the stories be judged? Here’s what we’re looking for in no particular order:

1.)    Submission guidelines followed
2.)    A social media presence
3.)    An exciting first scene.
4.)    A clear and organized plot.
5.)    Interesting characters.
6.)    Engaging dialogue.
7.)    Correct grammar/punctuation
8.)    A satisfying conclusion to the story
9.)    A unique voice.


We hope you decide to enter and look forward to reading your stories.  If you have any questions, feel free to email us (solsticeshadows@gmail.com) or catch us on Twitter (@solsticeshadows)

Happy writing!  :)

 

Twitter author chat!

Hi, readers! I just wanted to let you know about a fun Twitter chat that Solstice Shadows will hosting with me tomorrow at 10AM Pacific/1PM EST! Check us out, and find us @marielavender1 and @SolsticeShadows! We'll be using the hashtag #authorchat. 

I am totally excited about this awesome chat. Please drop by Twitter and feel free to follow and participate in the discussion. Love to hear from you!  :)







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