Enigma Tracer, the newest Audiobook for the critically acclaimed writing duo of Charles Breakfield and Rox Burkey

 

Enigma Tracer

Book One in the Enigma Heirs Thriller Series 

The newest Audiobook for the critically acclaimed writing duo of Charles Breakfield and Rox Burkey 

“ Brisk, frothy thriller mixing high-tech investigation and romance _ Publishers Weekly / Book Life”

 

The clock is ticking ... can Gracie uncover the truth? 

Phillip Pliant is the wealthy opportunist plastics dealer, and CEO of Pliant Industries. He’s also a master thief—creating a pervasive threat to the manufacturing infrastructure in the Caribbean islands markets. With the cartel as his stealth client, the naïve city leaders have been seduced, enabling the production of more than 3-dimentional building materials. 

And set the stage for massive chaos and destruction.

Pliant has locked up contracts, assets, and control of any future expansion. His contacts and clients salivate over their probable financial reward—the expected profits are monstrous. 

Is the R-Group, now led by Gracie and the family heirs, strong enough to win against this predator? Can JJ’s CATS (Cyber Assassin Technology Services) act on the root-cause analysis in time?

·        Will the R-Group and CATS sabotage Pliant’s plan before it’s too late?

·        Can Jeff and Keith use their covert skills to put the bad guys away for good?

·        Will Gracie be able to squash Pliant and the cartels? 

Can the chain of islands survive the underhanded tactics and threats?

Gracie never considered that their lives would hang between winning and losing. Will the devious plot be uncovered in time? The clock is ticking. Five ... four ... three ... 

Enigma Tracer - Kindle edition by Breakfield, Charles, Burkey, Rox. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

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“ Breakfield and Burkey are deliberate and methodical in their weaving of a story. While one does expect a plot twist or two, they still happen unexpectedly or with a completely unexpected twist. The authors are intentional in their reveals and never disappoint!

The narrator, Derek Shoales is excellent as the voice actor. He is very skilled at projecting the emotions and actions of each character according to the situation – the female characters are given strong and authoritative voices as are the males. He also does a very good female voice! He switches with fluid ease between the accents and genders. Derek Shoales and his support team are excellent!” _ Audiobook Reviewer.com

 

The Enigma Series

About Charles and Rox

Charles Breakfield is a technology expert in security, networking, voice, and anything digital. He enjoys writing, studying World War II history, travel, and cultural exchanges. Charles is a fan of wine tastings, winemaking, Harley riding, cooking extravaganzas, and woodworking.

Rox Burkey is a technology professional who excels at optimizing technology and business investments. She works with customers all over the world focusing on optimized customer experiences. Rox writes white papers and documentation, but found she has a marked preference for writing fiction. 

Together these Texas authors create award-winning stories that resonate with males and females and young and experienced adults. They bring a fresh new view to technology possibilities today in exciting stories. Visit their website for more information and free stuff. Https://www.EnigmaSeries.com 

For additional review copies or an interview with Charles and/or Rox, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com / 403.464.6925.

We look forward to the coverage!

BOOMER THE CURIOUS BUNNY, the newest children’s book by Diann Floyd Boehm and Judy Gaudet

 

BOOMER THE CURIOUS BUNNY 

The newest children’s book by acclaimed author Diann Floyd Boehm and illustrated by Judy Gaudet 

Released and published by Norns Triad Publications

The book will be available in e-book format

 

 What will Boomer find?

Boomer is a curious bunny who loves excitement. Staying home doesn’t offer him the same fun it gives his brothers and sisters, so he hops off to see what he can see. When he does, what do you think awaits him?

Join this adorable furry rabbit as he heads off into the city where he meets a range of characters and goes on a variety of adventures. Will his discoveries be the joyful experiences he expects?
Written for children ages 3 to 9. This is a delightful tale for parents to read with their kids or for young readers to enjoy. 

Boomer The Curious Bunny - Kindle edition by Floyd Boehm, Diann, Gaudet, Judy. Children Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. 

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 MORE FROM DIANN FLOYD BOEHM:

The little girl shares her thoughts on how she’s ‘just like them’ and with each illustration you see the connection of the earth and the moon. Creative depictions of each phase of the moon reveal a bit more of the little girl until eager readers finally see her bright smiling, full-moon face. She’s from a different place but deep down inside, she’s really ‘just like them’!

 

Charlie and the Tire Swing is a beautiful intergenerational story told from the perspective of Charlie and his Grandpa Jack. Over a cup of hot chocolate, Charlie's grandfather tells the story of how he planted an acorn with his own grandfather, Charlie's Great-Great Grandpa George, and how he tenderly cared for it and watched it grow, from one season to the next. He shares how, over the years, as the acorn grew into a might oak tree, how each generation enjoyed the shade of the tree, climbing it, reading under it, and gathering together as a family around it. It's a story of growing strong family ties, of sharing stories from generation to generation, and of appreciating nature and the simple things in life, like swinging on a tire swing. The learning opportunities range from the science of growing things, to interpersonal relations, the health benefits of outdoor activity, and innovation, problem solving, and creative play.

"Thank you, Diann Floyd Boehm and Charlie's Tire Swing, for giving me the opportunity to relive my childhood wonder at the miracle of nurturing growth and my childhood memories of carefree summer days spent on my own tire swing. A sweet intergenerational story." Lana Shupe, author, The Lonely Little Lighthouse

"A beautiful, whimsical story about the love and wisdom that generations bestow upon each other. The essence of this story will shift young hearts and minds towards beauty in all aspects of human existence and life." Rhonda Paver, owner/executive director, Stepping Stones Schools

ABOUT DIANN:

Diann Floyd Boehm is an award-winning international author. Diann writes children's books and young adult books. In addition, Diann writes books to inspire kids to be kind, like themselves, and to "Embrace Imagination”.  You can find all her books on Amazon.

Diann's Story GardenYouTube Channel gives children the opportunity to hear different children authors read their stories.

Diann is the co-host with Dr. Jacalyn on USAGLOBALTV.

Diann continues to be involved in various humanitarian projects with multiple organizations.

Diann was born to parents of George and Mabel Floyd in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but grew up in Texas with five brothers. She has traveled extensively to many parts of the world and has lived in the Philippines and Dubai.

Keep in touch with Diann by joining her newsletter: www.Diannfloydboehm.com. 

To request additional review copies or an interview with Diann, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com / 403.464.6925.   

We look forward to the coverage!

 

The newest winner in the National Indie Excellence Awards is critically acclaimed author, W. L. HAWKIN

 

LURE: Jesse & Hawk 

The newest winner in the National Indie Excellence Awards is critically acclaimed author, W. L. HAWKIN

Hawk is a wounded doctor bent on losing himself on the Chippewa reservation.

Jesse's a vegan nature photographer trying to find herself on that same wild land.

When Hawk shoots the deer Jesse's photographing, passions flare. Then Jesse hears that Hawk's friend is dying and sets off alone on horseback to warn him. He deserves the chance to say goodbye she never had.

BUT DANGER LURKS EVERYWHERE NEAR THE SMALL MIDWESTERN TOWN OF LURE RIVER.

Jesse's just discovered the twenty-year-old bones of a missing Indigenous girl in her shed and drawn the unwanted attention of two local men.

CAN JESSE FIND HAWK BEFORE THEY FIND HER?

Ruby Little Bear's tragic tale weaves through the narrative, reminding us that ONE MOMENT CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING.

·        Winner National Indie Excellence Award

·        Winner Crowned Heart Award – InD’Tale Magazine

·        Finalist in the UK Wishing Shelf Awards

·        Nominated for an Eric Hoffer Award

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Praise for Lure:

“The Native American ties with nature and spirit are beautifully portrayed. Multiple layers of mystique and suspense. An absolutely beautiful tragedy. The twists and turns will keep pages flipping wildly.” — VIOLA ROBBINS, InD’Tale Magazine, Crowned Heart Review, April 2022

“With fluid prose, vivid descriptions of the lush natural world, and well-developed characters, Hawkin has created a captivating read, while subtly making us aware of the plight of missing Indigenous women.” —GAIL M. MURRAY, Blank Spaces, The Ottawa Review of Books.

“A sensual romance steeped in nature with a suspenseful undercurrent that’s tensioned with loss, danger, and lust. A must-read for romantic suspense enthusiasts.” JP MCLEAN, author of Dark Dreams and The Gift Legacy series.

“Haunting, thoughtful, and passionate, a must-read romantic thriller!” — ANTHONY AVINA

“An engaging and mystifying novel that brings readers to a place of compassion, understanding, and relation.” — ALEXA BLYAN, Indigenous activist

“A redemption story with an engaging suspense plot, plenty of action and a strong, sexy “mountain man” — CJ HUNT, author of the Rivers End Romance Series 

“A book for those wanting to find romance, love and acceptance for themselves, and a sense of home. Blending characters readers will connect with, a strong sense of place and mystery, readers will turn pages until the very end.” — EILEEN COOK, author of With Malice 

“A finely drawn romance with unique characters and a vivid sense of place. Lure doesn’t shy away from the grittier aspects of small-town life, but it will sweep you away nonetheless.” — AMANDA BIDNALL, editor 

“A suspense-filled romantic story about unique and intriguing characters, who are also highly relatable. This story will stay with me.” — DANIKA BLOOM, USA Today Best-Selling Author

  

OTHER BOOKS BY W.L. HAWKIN:

 ABOUT W. L. HAWKIN:

 

W. L. Hawkin writes the kind of books she loves to read from her home in the Pacific Northwest. Because she's a genre-blender, you might find crime, mystery, romance, suspense, fantasy, adventure, and even time travel, interwoven into her stories.

If you like “myth, magic, and mayhem” her Hollystone Mysteries feature a coven of West Coast witches who solve murders using ritual magic and a little help from the gods. The books—To Charm a Killer, To Sleep with Stones, To Render a Raven, and To Kill a King—follow Estrada, a free-spirited, bisexual magician and coven high priest as he endeavors to save his family and friends while sorting through his own personal issues. Book Five, To Dance with Destiny, is launching late 2023.

Her latest release, Lure: Jesse & Hawk, was a recipient of a National Indie Excellence Award and Crowned Heart Award from InD'Tale Magazine; a finalist in The 2022 Wishing Shelf UK Book Awards, and nominated for an Eric Hoffer Award. Lure is small-town romantic suspense story set in the American Midwest in the fictional town of Lure River.

Hawkin graduated from Trent University with a B. A. in Indigenous Studies. It was then she discovered her great-great grandmother was an Indigenous woman. Wendy went on to study English literature at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, and then teach high school. She found her voice publishing poetry and Native Rights articles in Canadian news magazines and is now an Indie author/publisher at Blue Haven Press. 

For the past few years, Wendy has been a book reviewer for the Ottawa Review of Books. A member of the Federation of BC Writers and the Writers Union of Canada, she actively engages with readers and writers at conferences, and is represented by Creative Edge Publicity.

As an intuitive writer, Wendy captures on the page what she sees and hears, and allows her muses to guide her through the creative process. Watch for the release of her nonfiction book entitled Writing with your Muse: a Guide to Creative Inspiration.

Wendy needs to feel the energy of the land so, although she’s an introvert, in each book her characters go on a journey where she’s traveled herself. If you don’t find her at Blue Haven Press, she’s likely wandering the woods with her beautiful yellow dog.

 

To request additional review copies or an interview with W.L. Hawkin, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com / 403.464.6925.    

We look forward to the coverage!

The School of the Haunted River by the late Colleen Gerwing is a moving novel set in northern-Saskatchewan.

 

The School of the Haunted River by the late Colleen Gerwing is a luminous and moving semi-autobigraphical novel set in northern-Saskatchewan wilderness she loved. 

In The School of the Haunted River, the late Saskatoon author and outdoorswoman Colleen Gerwing drew on her deep knowledge and love of the outdoors to craft the semi-autobiographical tale of a an aunt and her niece, Jay and Dilly, on a mid-winter snowshoe trek in northern Saskatchewan. During the trip, Jay recounts her experiences in an outdoor education school and her own epic solo canoe trip across the north many years previously. As Jay and Dilly grow closer, the older woman gains new understanding into her own life. 

Gerwing died in 2021, never seeing her work through to publication. Her final editor was noted Saskatchewan writer dee Hobsbawn-Smith, who as writer-in-residence at the Saskatoon public library worked extensively with Gerwing her original draft. 

“In her early manuscript, Colleen had drawn on her life’s experiences . . . a lifetime of canoeing, hiking, camping, backpacking, and outdoor adventure,” notes Hobsbawn-Smith in her introduction to the book. “In 2021, the draft Colleen presented me with for editing had, in the intervening years and work with other writers, undergone the same type of pressure that coal undergoes in transforming into gemstone. That is to say, Colleen found her story and how she wanted to tell it and set about polishing the rough edges until the clear and shining story that was her novel emerged . . . Here is her story, distilled from her own life and her own lived experience, recast as a novel, The School of the Haunted River. She left the world a better place.” 

Publication of the book was initiated and overseen by Gerwing’s partner, MaryAnne Roettger, who also contributed the preface. The cover art is a painting by Gerwing, who was also a talented artist. 

“I was thrilled to be asked to bring this wonderful book to publication,” says Edward Willett, editor and publisher of Endless Sky Books. “I never met Colleen Gerwing in real life, but I feel I’ve gotten to know her through reading her novel—and gotten to know and understand our own province’s north in a way I never have before. I can’t wait for readers to experience The School of the Haunted River.” 

The School of the Haunted River can be ordered through most bookstores, online and off . It can also be purchased directly from Endless Sky Books at www.endless-sky-books.com. 

More about the book

We are all born of a river, and that in itself should be enough.

On a two-week outdoor winter snowshoeing trip in northern Saskatchewan with her niece Dilly, outdoor adventurer Jay tells stories as they hike and camp. Some are true – her outdoor training in Wyoming, her early life on the farm – and some are stories within stories within stories. A faux diamond necklace that mysteriously appears and disappears, Jay’s youthful encounters with the mysterious Cowboy, an inspiring series of books that she read on her long-ago canoe trip alone – all are underscored by Jay’s love and respect for the wild.

In The School of the Haunted River, the late Colleen Gerwing fashioned a novel based on her own life as an outdoorswoman, a novel about the natural world that will haunt and enchant even as it educates you. 

About the Author

Colleen Gerwing grew up on the family farm near Lake Lenore, Saskatchewan, a creative and adventurous child with a wonderful imagination. Her first job at Waskesiu began a life-long love of Prince Albert National Park. She studied recreation technology at Kelsey Institute of Technology in Saskatoon and worked in Rosetown and Hafford and then at the Saskatoon Boys and Girls Club for some years. 

In 1977, she attended the National Outdoor Leadership School in Wyoming. She worked as a guide at Algonquin Park, and in the 1970s, she had a small company called Wilderness Trips for Women. Canoeing, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, winter camping—she loved being out in the natural world, often by herself. 

Colleen began her work with Parks Canada at Fort Walsh near Cypress Hills and at Riding Mountain National Park in Manitoba, but mostly worked at her favourite place, Prince Albert National Park. Grey Owl, the naturalist, was one of her heroes for all his flaws, and she became friends with his wife, Anahareo, and their daughter, Dawn. In winter, Colleen studied French in Quebec or German in Germany and Cree in Saskatoon. She was a wonderful painter and favoured painting paddles and rocks as well as canvases. Although Colleen survived her first bout with cancer, it came roaring back and took her quickly. She died peacefully at home on April 20, 2021, at the age of 58. 

Praise for The School of the Haunted River and Colleen Gerwing 

“With tender care and deep empirical knowledge gained over many years, Colleen Gerwing invites readers into the landscape she loves best: northern Saskatchewan. This autobiographical novel’s language, imagery, narrative flow, and characters all bring her story to vibrant and compelling life. Gerwing offers wise, helpful, and illuminating insight into the nature of life and death, into that fine line between ‘now’ and ‘then,’ and the enduring and essential connections between us and the natural world.”—J. Jill Robinson, award-winning author of More in Anger 

“Colleen Gerwing was a marvellous naturalist.  Whenever I went into the boreal forest with Colleen, I was prepared to learn something new, and often surprising, about the forest and its inhabitants. Colleen loved spending time in the forest in every season of the year. Each animal she saw and bird she heard added to her deep appreciation of the boreal environment, and she was always ready to share her insights with others.” —J. David Henry, author of Canada’s Boreal Forest 

“Colleen spent decades of her life on the land. She always sought to connect or reconnect others with nature. Her thoughtful words continue to impact all those who knew her or read her writing.”—Lauren Markewicz, Interpretation Officer, Prince Albert National Park 

About the Publisher 

Endless Sky Books is a book-publishing company founded by award-winning author and editor Edward Willett in 2023. For more information, contact publisher@endless-sky-books.com or visit www.endless-sky-books.com. 

Editor dee Hobsbawn-Smith is available for interviews, media appearances, and speaking engagements. Please contact mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com by email or by phone at 403.464.6925

July 2023 Round Robin Blog Fest - Character Arcs

 

So I've had a crazy couple of months with moving across Canada and getting settled back in Alberta after living in Ontario for nearly 20 years. I'm slowly getting back to the business of writing and working even more closely with my publisher of 10 years, BWL Publishing! It's fun to see all the hard work I've done come back and all tie together. Speaking of tying things together, this is our topic of the month:

How important is Character Arc to your stories and how does it tie into the plot or story arc? Do you usually give some time and story to character arcs for secondary characters?

Since I am elbow deep into writing my next Gilda Wright Mystery, I'm already dealing with exactly those topics. Without giving much away,--mostly because I'm not that far into writing it--I can say that Gilda's Character Arc is going to be huge in this book. It ties directly into the plot for Dead Without Malice because of the inner struggle she is dealing with AND that she now has her mother back in town which will hugely affect her Character Arc!

For those who have not read the series, Gilda Wright joined a karate school after a bad breakup with a boyfriend (who happens to be a local police officer). She also ended up working at the school and having a romance with her boss. Which hasn't worked out the way she'd hoped. Along the way, she's also solved mysteries and gotten into more trouble than she'd ever anticipated. Her last mystery saw her badly beaten and in another one, she was kidnapped with her "fairy godfather", Gary del Garda. 

Spoiler alert. Gary doesn't fare well in Dead Without Malice, and Gilda must struggle with grieving the loss of her friend as well as solving his death. Okay, that will be in the blub on the back cover! 

As far as my secondary characters, Gilda's friend, Kane Garrick, will undergo his own large Character Arc. He has grown a great deal since his appearance in Dead Without Glory, but has always kept a bit of a shady side hidden from her. It will come back to haunt him in the new book and create a struggle for him as well. Yesterday morning, I wrote out a whole scene where he comes clean about a few things in his past and why he moves around so much.

As per a good friend of mine who has been a karate sensei for many years, this book will contain a lot more karate! Especially since Gilda is gearing up for her Black Belt Grading. 

Will she do it in this book or will she walk away from it all and not bother?

I guess we'll have to wait and see!

Join the other amazing characters in this blog to see how they deal with Character Arcs and Secondary Characters:

Anne Stenhouse http://annestenhousenovelist.wordpress.com

Connie Vines http://mizging.blogspot.com/

Diane Bator http://dbator.blogspot.ca/

Helena Fairfax http://www.helenafairfax.com/blog

Marci Baun http://www.marcibaun.com/blog/

Victoria Chatham http://www.victoriachatham.com

A.J. Maguire http://ajmaguire.wordpress.com/

Skye Taylor http://www.skye-writer.com/blogging_by_the_sea