Category: In the Spotlight

Persephone’s Spring

Spring 2020, the Covid 19 virus declared its war to conquer every continent. This pandemic was a world-wide tragedy of historic proportions. I wrote one villanelle per day during the San Francisco Bay Area’s shelter-in-place 3/16/2020 to 5/3/2020. This year, Persephone did not come back from the underworld, Spring Maiden did not bring spring to us. I searched all over for her; I ran and ran like Forrest Gump… Yes, we suffered, we witnessed deaths and the picture of what death is like; we tr... [Read More...]

Free: The Brittle Saga Trilogy

The Titanic disaster triggers a bloody-feud between two families in early 20th century America. Magda Asparov, a young woman from Ukraine, is part of an arranged marriage, and due to travel to America to marry Matthew Turner, a shrewd and unscrupulous American businessman. In return for taking the Asparov’s daughter as his bride, Turner is hoping to get his hands on a parcel of land sitting on top of an untapped oilfield in the USA. But Magda’s journey to America is cut-short when t... [Read More...]

Free: Inspector Mage: The Hanging Priest

Even with all the excitement Julie experiences while chasing criminals alongside Russell, fear and danger lurk in every corner. Julie lived her entire life thinking she was the only Oseran with no Mage Gift. But after finally discovering she did have one, Julie and Russell use her ability to aid in solving crimes as independent investigators. Her ability to determine others’ Gifts helps the two of them catch the culprits—especially those who use their Gifts to commit crimes. While Julie... [Read More...]

Bad Boy Bachelor Christmas

The Grinch ain’t got nothing on me. The only good and green thing about Christmas is the money it rakes in. I’m not interested in carols, candies, or dealing with extra-Christmassy type people. Until I hire one. A hot college student joins my design team. She makes up for her annoying jovial spirit with her sexy curves. And her willingness to give herself to me. If only that was enough. When it comes to business, she hasn’t got a clue. Or does she? Clients love her and the Christmas spiri... [Read More...]

The Lion and the Leopard~Knights of England/Book One

Love, Duty and Loyalty Collide During the Disastrous Reign of Edward II While love seldom enters into marriage considerations among the nobility, Maria d’Arderne risks all to flout convention and marry Phillip, a second son more interested in adventure than settling down. When Phillip leaves her, Maria embarks on a scandalous affair with Richard of Sussex, Edward II’s powerful half-brother. But when England’s barons rebel against the feckless king, who prefers his favorites to governing, ... [Read More...]

Free: The Shadow Banker’s Secrets: Investment Banking for Alternatives [2nd Edition]

Ben is the Founder and Managing Director of Adagio Group. Hehas led Adagio from a single entity real estate investment company in 2005 to become an innovative financial institution providing fund management and capital financing services across asset classes through its discrete operating structures. Ben has extensive knowledge in quantitative finance, the application of risk engineering principles, and private securities transactions. Ben graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachel... [Read More...]

Free: Norse Magic and Runes: Discover Norse Mythology, Magic Rituals, Paganism, Viking Runes, and Divinations with an Overview of Ancient and Mysterious Alphabets

Let this book introduce you to the secrets of magic, runes, shamanic rites, and ancient sacred alphabets that still retain their power today! Runes originated from Norse culture and are mystical alphabets used around two thousand years ago to represent the forces of nature. Norse people used them to name places and things, attract luck, provide protection, and magically divine future events. Norse culture is full of mysteries and surprises and is still practiced today by Asatru and Neopagan com... [Read More...]

Free: The Brotherhood

With D.I. Halifax on sick leave, Kate Monroe finds herself sharing leadership of the Barnsworth murder squad with Jonesy . Their latest case involves investigating a mysterious organisation with links to Barnchem. The more they discover, the more they realise how entangled the lives of The Brotherhood members are with not only Barnchem but also The Lamb Murders and even the running of the country itself. What they find out will have serious repercussions for the squad and the town itself. Just ... [Read More...]

Avery’s Ghost

When seventeen-year-old Evelyn Earle is accidentally poisoned, the only antidote is at Hart’s Traveling Circus. Secrets abound, including the mystery of why her brother disappeared from those same canvas walls… Featuring illustrations in the style of vintage circus art, Avery’s Ghost throws readers into a macabre world of secrets and magic, set against the evocative backdrop of a Gilded Age circus. $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]