Nzondi’s Bram Stoker Award-Winning novel OWARE MOSAIC now being relaunched!

 

OWARE MOSAIC 

Nzondi’s Bram Stoker Award-Winning novel now being relaunched!!!! 

Published by Crossroad Press

 This title is available in eBook and in print worldwide

 

 

In the Metaverse, No One Knows the Dead Better than Feeni Xo

The story is set on alternate Earth and follows the life of Feeni Xo, a teenage enhuman girl who wants to become an investigative forensic coroner. Similar to vampires, “enhumans” need human blood for sustenance but thanks to the creation of synthetic blood, don’t need to break enhuman laws by harming humans for survival.

One night, coming home from a party, Feeni seems to kill a young girl. Her brother, who is a police officer, helps her cover it up, but when Feeni retreats to the metaverse to play a virtual reality game that uses data from police cold cases, she discovers the dead girl in real life is actually the younger sister of her neighbor, who also happens to be a police officer.

Overwhelmed with guilt, she’s forced to help her neighbor investigate her sister’s death in a case that becomes ominous when they play the House of Oware game that’s been reprogrammed to kill every participant. 

Amazon.com: Oware Mosaic eBook : Nzondi: Kindle Store 

Oware Mosaic eBook : Nzondi: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store 

Praise for Oware Mosaic

“He is a brilliant writer, one readers and critics should be watching.” —Pete Nowalk, creator of ABC’s hit show How To Get Away With Murder

“If you’re looking for a story that’s daringly imaginative, Oware Mosiac will scratch that itch.” —Alma Katsu, New York Times bestselling author of Red London

“I loved, loved, loved this novel by Nzondi! Breath-taking SF adventure!!” —Linda Addison, author of How To Recognize A Demon Has Become Your Friend

“Nzondi’s Oware Mosaic is real Afrofuturism, speculative fiction actually set on the continent itself. This is the future of SF, and the future is looking good.” —Steven Barnes, author of Lion’s Blood 

Nzondi, Bram Stoker Award winning author and now Best-selling Musician!

 

  

It’s so strange, seeing you crawling on your knees

It’s a shame, last time we spoke you said that you hated me

Am I deranged for hoping things won’t be the same

Nothing’s changed, the only time I feel…is when I’m in pain

 

What the hell’s got into you? The world’s got teeth and it’s bleeding you? 

Hey-Hey! Yeah, what’s new? You find something wrong with everything I do, ‘cause 

 

You love, love hating me, yeah

Just because I’m a FREAK

And I bet you’re scared you’re like me

You love, love hating me

Just because I’m a FREAK

And you’ll never understand me

 

I really don’t care, I really don’t care, I really don’t care (repeat)

 

I’m so dumb, for thinking I could get rid of you

I’m so numb, that I no longer ask why life’s so cruel 

Are you deranged for hating me ‘cause I’m not the same

You’ll never change, the only time you feel…is when I’m in pain

 

What the hell’s got into you? The world’s got teeth and it’s bleeding you? 

Hey-Hey! Yeah, what’s new? You find something wrong with everything I do, ‘cause 

 

You love, love hating me, yeah

Just because I’m a FREAK

And I bet you’re scared you’re like me

You love, love hating me

Just because I’m a FREAK

And you’ll never understand me

 

I really don’t care, I really don’t care, I really don’t care (repeat)

 

Find yourself trapped in the basement

Now who’s the entertainment (repeat)

 

Nah, nah, nah, I can’t hear you

Stop Screaming, nothing you can do (repeat)

I really don’t care, I really don’t care, I really don’t care 

 

You love, love hating me, yeah

Just because I’m a FREAK

And I bet you’re scared you’re like me

You love, love hating me

Just because I’m a FREAK

And you’ll never understand me

About Nzondi:    

Ace Antonio was born Acemandese Nzondi Hall in Elmhurst Hospital in Queens. Hall received his BFA with a concentration in drama from C. W. Post, Long Island University. He is also the author of the Bram Stoker award-winning novel, Oware Mosaic (Crossroad Press), as well as the horror novels, Lipstick Asylum: Where the Dead Rise (Omnium Gatherum, September 2021), Confessions of Sylva Slasher, (Montag Press, April 2013) and a non-fiction book, Lord of the Flies: Fitness for Writers (Omnium Gatherum, April 2017).  

To request additional review copies or an interview with Nzondi about his books or music, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com | 403.464.6925.   

 We look forward to the coverage!

 To request additional review copies or an interview with Ace Antonio Hall, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: Mickey.CreativeEdge@Gmail.com | (403) 464-6925.   

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The Twin Flame, K.T. Anglehart’s Epic Young Adult Series Continues…

 

The Twin Flame

K.T. Anglehart’s Epic Young Adult Series Continues… 

Released by The Magic Dwarf Press

The book will be available worldwide on Nov. 16

Mckenna O'Dwyer knows she's impulsive. Sometimes reckless. She also knows she's a witch and keeps reincarnating as one, for reasons only her mother, Abby, can help her fully understand.

After weeks of searching, mother and daughter finally reunite—just like Elizabeth Dunlop’s prophecy states—and Abby is keen on helping Mckenna get a firm grasp on her abilities. She teaches her the proper way to channel elemental magic…but Mckenna soon discovers there’s a shortcut, something Cillian fully supports if it means getting quicker, more powerful results.

At first, Mckenna will do anything to thwart the High Priestess once and for all, before her powers are used to wipe out billions of souls. But the white horse Eachna’s devastating vision of Mother Nature continues to haunt her. Is that the future awaiting them if the Scottish Scrolls aren’t fulfilled?

Which is the lesser evil?

Enthralling, passionate, and with twists you won’t see coming, Mckenna’s magical education begins in book II of The Scottish Scrolls.

 

The Scottish Scrolls (2 book series) Kindle Edition (amazon.com)

 

What authors and reviewers are saying about K.T. Anglehart

"A heartwarming coming-of-age story with characters that resonate, rich European folklore, and enchanting details that tickle the senses long after the last page is read." —V. G. Anderson, author of The Light in the Sound

“Much like a young adult version of A Discovery of Witches, this story expertly blends the folklore of the Celtic people with present-day life. This book is highly recommended to readers who enjoy young adult literature and the magical landscape of Ireland.” —Mary Lanni, Reedsy Discovery reviewer

More books in the series! 

*WINNER OF CHANTICLEER PARANORMAL BOOK AWARDS*

*REEDSY DISCOVERY'S BEST NEW YOUNG ADULT BOOKS* 

Discover the captivating blend of witchy fantasy, ancient Irish tales, and real-world intrigue in The Wise One—an unmissable adventure for those who cherish young adult stories.

Mckenna's never thought much of her nightmares, but on her seventeenth birthday, a vivid dream of burning at the stake awakens her dormant abilities, thrusting her into a world where faeries are real, spirits hold a grudge, and a High Priestess obsessed with a 16th-century prophecy is tracking her every move.

Now, her overprotective dads, Seán and Andre, are forced to tell her the truth—they know who her birth mother is, and her life is not the surrogate story she's always been told. Abigail, Mckenna's mom, is some sort of mystic, and Mckenna a Wise One.

Whatever the hell that means.

With the help of a persistent little wren and the company of a newfound friend, Mckenna journeys to Ireland in search of her mother and real answers. Along the way, she learns to harness her innate magic and trust her intuition, as best she can anyway—Cillian, a kind and passionate delegate who crosses her path, is proving much harder to read.

Only her mother could truly help her halt her ill fate and prepare her for what's to come . . . before she gives in to the darkness she knows is buried deep within.

Amazon.com: The Wise One (The Scottish Scrolls Book 1) eBook : Anglehart, K.T.: Kindle Store

About K.T. Anglehart

Katrina Tortorici Anglehart is an award-winning author from Montreal, with a multilingual prowess in English, French, Italian, and “Spanglish”. A dedicated academic, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, a graduate certificate in Scriptwriting, and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing.

Inspired by the wizarding world, the land of Narnia, and parallel planes, she penned The Wise One, inviting readers to connect with nature and its everpresent magic. Her exploration of the landscapes and folklore of Ireland and Scotland greatly influenced her debut YA urban fantasy, marking the inception of The Scottish Scrolls series.

K.T. Anglehart is a passionate advocate for bunnies, thanks to her late Netherland Dwarf, Magic—the inspiration behind her imprint, The Magic Dwarf Press. When she’s not writing or diving into magical reads, she revels in hiking, antiquing, and Netflix binges alongside her high school sweetheart-turned-husband, Andy. They currently live in Toronto with their three pets: Nessie, a mysterious rescue dog from Puerto Rico, and their whimsical bunnies, Onyx and Stirling.

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

We look forward to the coverage!

Scorch Mark, A Dark Dreams Novel, by Award-Winning Author, JP McLean

 

Scorch Mark, A Dark Dreams Novel

Releasing November 14, 2023 

Book Three of the Award-winning series by critically acclaimed author, JP McLean 

Gold Literary Titan Medal Winner

Jane stands alone between a powerful artifact and the wrong hands. Jane Walker’s alarming dreams, in which she sees events that have yet to happen, have finally subsided. The man who killed her parents and kidnapped Jane is behind bars. So it’s the perfect time for Jane and her partner Ethan to set out on a road trip to unravel the secrets of her ancestry.

But their journey takes a spine-chilling turn when they encounter a gang of men who stare at Jane as if they recognize her. That can only mean one thing: they’ve met her in a dream she has yet to experience. When the gang begins stalking her, Jane realizes she must have witnessed a deadly event. But what could it be? She slips into hiding and waits for the disturbing dream to arrive.

And now her BFF, Sadie Prescott, is dating a cop whose curiosity about Jane leads him to unearth the mysterious deaths that litter her past. When his latest investigation crosses paths with Jane’s stalkers, Jane must intervene and turn the skeptical cop into a believer before he kills himself and causes the deaths of his entire law enforcement team.

Immerse yourself in a supernatural thriller where dreams and reality meet, weaving a web of suspense that will keep you turning the page until the final, heart-stopping revelation. 

ScorchMark is available in eBook at all major retailers, in libraries and onsubscription services.

Scorch Mark is available in print at Barnes andNoble, Amazon, and everywhere books are sold. 

Scorch Mark is JP McLean’s tenth full-length novel

Praise for JP McLean: 

McLean's writing is as ingenious as her protagonist, ranging from grunge to repartee to sophistication to laugh-out-loud snarks. Ghost Mark is gripping. You won't put it down till it's done.  —Ottawa Review of Books

A captivating nail-biter that will leave readers thirsting for more! —InD'tale Magazine

Will keep you on the edge of your seat . . . an intense, riveting, and fast-paced novel.                     —Literary Titan

JP McLean continues to showcase her natural flair for originality, memorable characters, and deftly crafted plots replete with unexpected twists and turns in the kind of narrative driven storytelling style that keeps the reader's rapt attention from first page to last. Highly Recommended.   —Midwest Book Review

An exciting blend of action, mystery, suspense, and thrills with a supernatural kick that will leave you wanting more! —Ann Charles, USA Today bestselling author of The Deadwood Mystery series 

OTHER BOOKS IN THE DARK DREAMS SERIES

Blood Mark is the first in a new paranormal thriller series by JP McLean, author of The Gift Legacy series and whose writing has been described as “. . . deftly crafted, impressively original, and inherently compelling from first page to last.”

·        IAN Award Finalist Paranormal/Supernatural

·        The Reader’s House Editor’s Choice Award of Excellence

·        Global Book Award – Occult & Supernatural

·        Eric Hoffer Award Winner

·        Chanticleer Paranormal Award for Supernatural Fiction Finalist

·        Wishing Shelf Book Award Finalist Adult Fiction

Ghost Mark is the second installment of the Dark Dreams Series by JP McLean, an author whose writing the Ottawa Review of Books calls “relentless and original.”

·        B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree

·        Gold Literary Titan Medalist

·        Wishing Shelf Award Finalist

About JP McLean

 

JP (Jo-Anne) McLean is a bestselling author of urban fantasy and supernatural thrillers. She is an Eric Hoffer and Global Book Award winner and was a finalist in the Wishing Shelf Book Awards, the Chanticleer International Book Awards, and the Independent Author Network Awards. Reviewers call her books addictive, smart and fun.

JP holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business, is a certified scuba diver, an avid gardener, and a voracious reader. She had a successful career in Human Resources before turning her attention to writing.

Raised in Toronto, Ontario, JP has lived in various parts of North America, from Mexico and Arizona to Alberta and Ontario. JP now lives with her husband on Denman Island, which is nestled between the coast of British Columbia and Vancouver Island. You can reach her through her website at jpmcleanauthor.com. 

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

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Craig DiLouie’s QRF Releases November 17, 2023

 

Craig DiLouie’s QRF Releases November 17, 2023

 

October 25, 2023 … Coming soon from bestselling military thriller author Craig DiLouie, QRF is a thriller about the Iraq War and obligations it created among the people who fought there. When an old comrade doing humanitarian work is captured by the Islamic State during the Iraqi civil war in 2016, four war veterans leave their civilian lives to attempt a daring rescue in the most dangerous place on Earth.

QRF: military term meaning quick reaction force. When a unit in trouble hears, The cavalry is coming, they’re talking about these guys.

Eleven years after coming home from Iraq, Jim Cooper lives a quiet civilian life of wandering. When he hears his old squad leader has been captured by ISIS while doing humanitarian work in an embattled Mosul, he reconnects with comrades from his old unit to reflect and mourn the execution they know is coming.

Reminiscing deep into the night, an unlikely, wild plan to rescue Sergeant Ramos takes shape. The war-torn Iraq to which Coop and his comrades plan to return, however, is a very different place than where they’d fought back in ’04. In 2016, Mosul is now controlled by the ruthless Islamic State and under attack by the Iraqi Army in the largest and bloodiest urban battle since World War Two.

Rescuing Ramos appears impossible. Coop’s comrades have gone soft in the years since they left the service. They’re not the same men they were when they wore the uniform. But they swore an oath to each other as sacred as the one they gave their country, and it is never ending.

Published by ZING Communications, Inc., QRF releases November 17 in eBook and trade paperback exclusively through Amazon. Read by Garrett Michael Brown, the audiobook releases the same date.

About the Author

Craig DiLouie is a bestselling American-Canadian writer of military and speculative fiction, with self-published books as well as other works published by major publishers and small presses. His works have been nominated for major literary awards, translated into multiple languages, and optioned for screen adaptation. He is a member of Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America, International Thriller Writers, and the Horror Writers Association. Learn more at www.CraigDiLouie.com.

Financial Advisor and Author Kalee Boisvert shares Money Management Tools for Children and Adults

 

November is Financial Literacy Month! 

Financial Advisor and author Kalee Boisvert shares all the tools for children and adults to begin or continue their money management skills 

What should Mabel do now that her piggybank is full to the brim? Buy lots of candy? Spend it all on that toy she’s been eyeing? Finally get that unicorn sprinkler that sprays water from its horn?

When Mabel pulls her piggy bank out from under the bed, it’s stuffed. She can’t fit one more coin inside–Piggy is bursting!

What should Mabel do with all that money? Buy candy? Toys? Games!? Mabel’s so excited that her bed becomes a trampoline and she wants to spend it all. But then her mother explains that money doesn’t have to burn a hole in your pocket—a lesson that sends Mabel on a journey to learn what it means to become “moneywise.” independence by opening a bank account!

Follow her as she takes her first steps to Teach your school-aged kids fundamentals about money management with this approachable, fun, and charming debut from Kalee Boisvert, full of colorful illustrations and easy-to-understand concepts. 

            MoneyWise Mabel’s Bursting Bank: Boisvert, Kalee: 9781684632282: Books - Amazon.ca 

            MoneyWise Mabel’s Bursting Bank - Kindle edition by Boisvert, Kalee. Children Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

           

KALEE’S AMAZON #1 BEST-SELLING DEBUT! 

Making Money Your Thing Is Easier Than You Think . . 

 

 

With inspiration from her own life, Kalee Boisvert has developed an easy-to-use system for women, young and old, to take control of their finances.

Make Money Your Thing is an approachable guide to take women on a journey from avoidance and overwhelm to feeling comfortable and in control of their finances. This book provides simple action steps to learn the basics of money management, understand the importance of balancing the books, and embrace the uniqueness of your own personal situation. The end result is women feeling good about where their finances are right now, and building a solid foundation for where you want to go in the future. When money is your “thing” you can feel completely at ease about making it work for you–and feel confident that your financial goals and dreams are all very possible.

With clear, simple steps, and easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll be making money your thing in no time!

Some of the concepts you’ll explore in the book.

● Transforming money mistakes into money wisdom

● Keep the focus on what you can control

● Step into your power: become a money boss

● Go on a date with your money

● Embrace your money uniqueness       

Make Money Your Thing: Ditch the Shame and Design your Dream Life: Boisvert, Kalee: 9781738670284: Amazon.com: Books

Make Money Your Thing: Ditch the Shame and Design your Dream Life: Boisvert, Kalee: 9781738670284: Books - Amazon.ca

About Kalee Boisvert

Kalee Boisvert has been in the financial industry for over 15 years, but her love of money started very young. Growing up in a single parent household, she watched her mom struggle with finances and wished there was something she could do to help. Around this time, she realized she needed to find her own way to save and earn if she wasn’t going to allow her circumstances to define her. And so, her own journey to financial literacy began.

Today, as a single mom and financially independent woman, Kalee is called to support women in their financial lives. She felt the pull toward a career that would allow her to pursue this deeply personal goal to advocate for women and their money, which led her on the path to becoming a financial advisor. Being an advisor allows her to work directly with women to empower and support them and help put an end to any money-related stress and doubts.  

To further her efforts supporting financial literacy, Kalee has two books being released in 2023 – a children’s picture book called MoneyWise Mabel’s Bursting Bank, and a non-fiction book called Make Money Your Thing! Which aims to build confidence and empower people in their financial lives.  

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

We look forward to the coverage!