I Burn, the newest single by Grammy considered singer/songwriter Glenda Benevides

 

I Burn

 The newest single by Grammy Considered singer/songwriter Glenda Benevides

GLENDA is an award winning, Recording Academy voting member, GRAMMY® considered singer-songwriter who weaves stories that touch the soul. Imagine the soul singing love child of Heart, Janis Joplin, and Bessie Smith and that is Glenda. A powerfully resonate voice, emanating with blues and soul, demanding attention, calling to action and uplifting the very fabric of love shared amongst us all… Like a wild tent revival preacher, Glenda’s sermon is empowerment, enlightenment and building bridges of understanding all wrapped in powerful self-expression that moves you from the head to the feet!

GLENDA’s career has included singing and performing for the South African Film Festival in Cannes France, The Brava theater for a women’s fundraiser gala in San Francisco, the Popkomm Music conference in Berlin, a Beverly Wilshire, Los Angeles solo performance for best selling author Harv Ecker (Millionaire Mind seminars) and a guest appearance at the Crown Plaza in Santiago, Chile to a Presidential fundraiser for Dennis Kucinich at the Kuumbwas Jazz Center in Santa Cruz, CA and in 2017 a rally for Alabama Democratic Senator Doug Jones.

  

“I have known Glenda for numerous years now and she is one of the most loving, kind and amazingly talented people I have been privileged to meet.   Over the years she has worked with exceptionally highly acclaimed creative musical and stage personalities.  Her love of music shines through her songs and performances and I believe that she is a star in her own right.  I have to add that I absolutely love watching her music videos which she directs and stars in.  Glenda adds a very special uniqueness to the music industry and I wish her all the best for her continued success.”   Alison Demarco Author, Edinburgh Rock and Blues Festival - Edinburgh Scotland

 

I am very fond of a good turn of phrase and have long wondered when I might use a particular one.  I’m pleased to finally find this perfect opportunity. Glenda’s music is “a slow drink of whiskey.” Great phrase, isn’t it?  But I can honestly say that I can think of nothing more evocative to describe what I hear.  Her music is rich, full of life, and it will warm your soul.  Her passion for reaching people with her music is unique and it shows. Treat yourself to a slow drink of whiskey.  You’ll thank me later.   Tim "Santiago" Converse of "Santiago's Magic

Goddess is a music and lyrical conversation that is fun, uplifting, introspective and soulful. Goddess is inspired by and dedicated to honoring women who are self-expressed, who are courageously living life rich in self-expression and soul.

 LULUWHITE – The Newest Single by Glenda Benevides!!! 

Glenda's music makes a difference

EVERY TIME YOU BUY A SONG, I PLANT A TREE FOR YOU!

YES, every time you buy a song I'm planting a tree!

It's Simple: You buy my song or EP and I plant a Tree for you.

I give back by planting a tree for all music purchased. Together we can be In action and apart of the solution!  Thank You!

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GLENDA IS AVAILABLE FOR PRESS AND MEDIA INQUIRIES.

MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Mikkelson        

Email:  mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com

THE SCIENCE OF AGATHA CHRISTIE by horror duo Kelly Florence and Meg Hafdahl.

 

THE SCIENCE OF AGATHA CHRISTIE

The Truth Behind Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, and More Iconic Characters from the Queen of Crime 

 The Bram Stoker Award nominated horror duo of Kelly Florence and Meg Hafdahl is back with a new direction in their next installment of The Science of….non-fiction anthology!

 Released by Skyhorse Publishing

The book is available worldwide in digital and print format

 

 

Uncover the theories behind Dame Agatha Christie's most thrilling mysteries: Murder on the Orient Express, Death on the Nile, The A.B.C. Murders, and so much more!

Gothic media moguls Meg Hafdahl and Kelly Florence, authors of The Science of Stephen King and co-hosts of the Horror Rewind podcast called “the best horror film podcast out there” by Film Daddy, present a guide to the Agatha Christie stories and supersleuths we all know and love. Through interviews, literary and film analysis, and bone-chilling discoveries, The Science of Agatha Christie uncovers the science behind the sixty-six detective novels and fourteen short story collections that have become an integral part of the modern murder mystery, answering such questions as: 

·        What is the science behind the poisons used to commit murders in Agatha Christie’s stories?

·        When did crime investigation become more common as seen in Murder on the Orient Express?

·        Has science made it possible to uncover the truth behind the investigative powers of Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple?

·        How did Agatha Christie use isolated settings to best explore the psychology of her characters?

Join Kelly and Meg as they discover why sometimes the impossible must be possible.

The Science of Agatha Christie: The Truth Behind Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, and More Iconic Characters from the Queen of Crime: Hafdahl, Meg, Florence, Kelly: 9781510773486: Amazon.com: Books

 PRAISE FOR THE SCIENCE OF SERIES:

 “Through the lens of horror, Kelly Florence and Meg Hafdahl take readers on a thought-provoking journey through history and real-life applications on what it means to be a woman. A monstrously feminine and insightful read; the past, present, and future of horror is female.” —Meagan Navarro, genre film journalist, critic, and columnist at bloody-disgusting.com

 
Hafdahl and Florence have done it again. The Science of Serial Killers is an engaging, informative dive into the forensic, environmental, and legal peripherals of notorious crimes that have inspired the horror genre’s most celebrated films.” 
—Anya Stanley, writer and film critic for Fangoria magazine and AVClub.com

 

“Hafdahl and Florence have written a page-turner probing into the most notorious killers and their influence on film and TV. They wisely dive into a variety of fascinating angles with Hollywood’s fascination, and the psychology and science behind what made them tick. By the end, you’ll have plenty of movies to add to your streaming queue.”  —Paul McGuire Grimes, film critic and entertainment reporter

Other Books in The Series:

Don’t forget to listen to Kelly & Meg on Horror Rewind

Horror Rewind

About The Duo!

Kelly Florence is an American author, screenwriter, and podcaster. She is best known for her books The Science of Monsters, The Science of Women in Horror, The Science of Stephen King, The Science of Serial Killers, and the forthcoming The Science of Witchcraft all from Skyhorse Publishing. All of the books are written together with her co-author, Meg Hafdahl. She is also known for her podcasts Horror Rewind and Be a Better Communicator.

Horror and suspense author Meg Hafdahl is the creator of numerous stories and books. Her fiction has appeared in anthologies such as Eve’s Requiem: Tales of Women, Mystery and Horror and Eclectically Criminal. Her work has been produced for audio by The Wicked Library and The Lift, and she is the author of two popular short story collections including Twisted Reveries: Thirteen Tales of the Macabre. Meg is also the author of the two novels; Daughters of Darkness and Her Dark Inheritance called “an intricate tale of betrayal, murder, and small town intrigue” by Horror Addicts and “every bit as page turning as any King novel” by RW Magazine. Meg, also the co-host of the podcast Horror Rewind and co-author of The Science of Monsters, The Science of Women in Horror, The Science of Stephen King and upcoming The Science of Serial Killers, lives in the snowy bluffs of Minnesota.

To request additional review copies or an interview with Kelly and/ or Meg, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com / 403.464.6925.    We look forward to the coverage!

Zarya Episode II, Sochi Unleashed, from international best-selling author, Jackiem Joyner

 

Zarya Episode II

Sochi Unleashed 

The critically acclaimed series continues from international best-selling author and Best-selling saxophonist Jackiem Joyner

 

In Zarya Episode II Sochi Unleashed, the fate of Cydnus, a highly advanced desert world, hangs in the balance. With oxygen levels beginning to deplete, this politically divided planet stands on the brink of an existential crisis.

In the heart of the advanced city of New Cebrenia City, Zarya, along with her father, Aaron, and friends Kizzy and Marco, must navigate a complex web of political strife. With Vice Chairman Eros's dark plots threatening their progress, the security of their only political ally, the chairman, is under threat.
Their most powerful asset is Sochi, Zarya's advanced AI Airboard. Yet, Sochi's newfound ability to control other machines presents both significant opportunities and risks.

Meanwhile, Aaron embarks on a perilous journey into the cosmos, driven by desperation to resurrect a long-abandoned project that might be Cydnus's last hope. His mission, shadowed by his past, is a race against time, with the future of Cydnus at stake.

Zarya Episode II: Sochi Unleashed delves into the intricate relationship between sentient beings and technology, bravery amidst uncertainty, and the struggle for survival. As Zarya, her allies, and Sochi traverse this journey, the tale evolves into a saga filled with challenges and triumphs. Welcome to Cydnus, a world teetering on the brink of an uncertain future, in this captivating narrative.

       Amazon.com: Zarya Episode II: Sochi Unleashed (Zarya: Guardians of Cydnus Series Book 2) eBook : Joyner, Jackiem: Kindle Store 

       Zarya Episode II: Sochi Unleashed (Zarya: Guardians of Cydnus Series Book 2) eBook : Joyner, Jackiem: Amazon.ca: Books

 

More From Jackiem Joyner:

Zarya is only fifteen, but her planet's fate lies in her hands. Will she stop Gerik and his secret weapon in time to save the people?

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Governed by a brutal military, Cydnus is an advanced desert planet with drones and flying killing machines. Buildings that claw high into the sky. Everything is under surveillance and everyone is controlled by this system. It’s a fact, the way of life, and no one dares question it.

That is, until Zarya's father confronts Gerik, the planet’s sadistic, chief military officer. Immediately, he's silenced and never heard from again. In a desperate search to find her parents, Zarya uncovers a plot by Gerik to release a lethal weapon against the people, killing half the population. The weaker half with inferior DNA. Using her father's research and detailed specs of the technology used by the military, she is Cydnus's only hope.

Equipped with Sochi, her AI-powered flying airboard, and accompanied by her high school friends, Zarya sets out on a journey to find her family, stop Gerik, and save her home from certain destruction.

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Zarya - Cydnus Final Hope brings readers a stunning adventure of teen survival led by a strong female heroine like no other.

 

“This is a sizzling science fiction fantasy, complete with imaginative objects, devices, and scientific concepts that make this novel soar - contemporary concepts pushed forward and embellished in time, creating a cinematic tale well worth following”, Grady Harp, San Francisco Review of Books 

Now Out!  Jackiem’s newest Billboard Number One Single

About Jackiem Joyner    

Contemporary saxophonist, author, and music producer Jackiem Joyner is set to release his 7th album, Touch, worldwide this fall, 2019.
After more than 12 years as a recording artist, Jackiem continues to stand out with electrifying live performances and brilliant music productions. As a performer, he has toured over 30 countries and performed with the likes of the late George Duke, Marcus Miller, Keiko Matsui, Donnie McClurkin, Angela Bofill, Najee, Kirk Whalum, Peter White, and many, many more. Joyner’s radio success is widely known within the industry. Joyner has two number 1 hit songs, five top 10 billboard singles, and a number one debut album under his belt. In addition, he published the highly acclaimed science fiction novel Zarya, which received high praise and a five-star rating on Amazon. In Zarya Episode II Sochi Unleashed, the epic series continues. 

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

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donalee Moulton, Canadian Freelance Journalist and author of Hung Out to Die

 

I was thrilled to meet donalee virtually while a part of the Crime Writers of Canada Board of Directors. And now I get to feature her on my blog! I hope you enjoy meeting her!

 

donalee Moulton is an award-winning freelance journalist. She has written articles for print and online publications across North America including The Globe and Mail, Chatelaine, Lawyer’s Daily, National Post, and Canadian Business. 

Her first mystery book Hung out to Die was published this spring. Her short story “Swan Song” was one of 21 selected for publication in Cold Canadian Crime. A second short story, also featuring the Iqaluit-based chief of police Doug Brumal, was published this spring in Black Cat Weekly. Her literary short story “Moist” was published recently in After Dinner Conversation and The Antigonish Review. As well, she is the author of The Thong Principle: Saying What You Mean and Meaning What You Say and co-author of, Celebrity Court Cases: Trials of the Rich and Famous. 

CONTACTS:

Website: donaleemoulton.com 

Amazon Author URL: amazon.com/author/donaleemoulton

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donaleemoultonauthor

Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/donaleemoulton

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaleemoulton/

Twitter: @donaleeMoulton

Instagram: donaleemoulton 

Tell us about your life outside of writing.

Life is good. It is filled with family, friends, and furry critters. There is yoga four times a week; I wish it could be more. That is, I know, I wish I could fulfill. There are wonderful times in the hot tub with the snow falling and bubble baths in the other times when the weather says it’s wisest to stay inside and soak.

Professionally, I’m transitioning from corporate writing and editing to doing more developmental, copyediting, and proofreading for writers. That is a joy.

Do you have a work in progress?

I have two works in progress. One is a new mystery with new characters. They meet in a yoga studio and come together to catch a thief. I loved Riel Brava, the main character in my first mystery, Hung Out to Die, but he was very much a surprise. Not what I would have picked as a main character emanating from my imagination. The next book, Bind, sounds and feels a little bit more like me. That said, it’s always good to be taken outside your comfort zone.

My second mystery-in-the-making does that. It’s an historical mystery, my first. It’s a delicate balancing act: focusing on the fiction and ensuring upmost accuracy of information.

What was the most difficult section/piece you ever wrote? What made it difficult?

That’s an interesting question. As a freelance journalist, I wrote on everything from intellectual property to the armoured truck industry to eel grass. Accuracy was paramount as was engagement. However, the most difficult piece I ever wrote was for “Lives Lived” in The Globe and Mail. It was a tribute to my mother following her death in 2020. It was so difficult to write because it was so personal. I had no perspective, and I feared I would not “get it right.” The only thing I know for sure: Mama, would have told me not to worry. And there would have been a hug.

What sort of research do you do for your work?

The historical mystery dictates the era and, in this case, the crime and its outcome. So, I am busy researching that, reading books, listening to documentaries, and finding everything and anything online. For my other fiction work, I research elements of the crime as a first step and, in the case of Riel, psychopathy. Sometimes place is a key component and I immerse myself in this new world. Usually, however, I find specific issues and questions arise as I write, then I take the time to investigate.

Which books and authors do you read for pleasure? Is there an author who inspires you?

I relish reading. I was a judge in the Crime Writers of Canada’s most recent Awards of Excellence, and I got to dive into more than 40 fabulous – and very diverse – books that kept me on my toes and my eyes glued to the page. When I was younger and I was discovering the wonder and wow of the mystery genre, I devoured authors like Tony Hillerman, Martha Grimes, Ruth Rendell. More recently I have discovered writers like Richard Osman. And Delia Owens’s Where the Crawdads Sing was nothing short of joyous.

Was there a person who encouraged you to write?

My mother taught me to love language – and to respect it. She cared about words and getting the words right. She was my greatest influence.

 

HUNG OUT TO DIE

Riel Brava, CEO of the Canadian Cannabis Corporation, just wants to be left alone to do his job and one day run for president of the United States. He has a plan. Murder keeps getting in his way. It isn’t easy being a psychopath.

 

THE THONG PRINCIPLE: SAYING WHAT YOU MEAN AND MEANING WHAT YOU SAY

The Thong Principle has nothing to do with beachwear and everything to do with communication impact. The book explores why miscommunication occurs, where writers and speakers are most likely to muddy the waters, and why we put our heads in the sand when it comes to saying what we mean.

 ALL EBooks and Print:

https://www.amazon.ca/Donalee-Moulton/e/B09WVR3K44/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk

 

THE WOODCUTTER, by horror noveist, Stephanie Ellis

 

THE WOODCUTTER 

An examination into horror by critically acclaimed author, Stephanie Ellis 

Released and published by Brigids Gate Press

The novels are available worldwide in e-format

 

  

 A tragic accident, shrouded in mystery, leads to a family reunion in the hidden village of Little Hatchet, located in the smothering shadow of GodBeGone Wood, the home of the mythical Woodcutter and Grandma. Alec Eades rediscovers his bond with GodBeGone Wood and the future his father agreed to years ago as nefarious landowner Oliver Hayward schemes to raise money for the village by re-enacting part of the Woodcutter legend. Old wounds are re-opened and ties of blood and friendship are tested to the extreme when the Woodcutter is summoned and Grandma returns.

The Woodcutter eBook : Ellis, Stephanie, Leggett, Elizabeth, Allison-Rolling, Carrie: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store

  MORE FROM STEPHANIE ELLIS:

Return to the Weald, the world Stephanie Ellis introduced us to in The Five Turns of the Wheel.

Reborn is the story of Cernunnos, the Father of all, who has risen. Born of blood offerings, he travels to the Layerings—one of those places, like Umbra, which sit just beyond the human veil.

Reborn is the story of Tommy, Betty and Fiddler, the infamous troupe whose bloody rituals were halted by Megan, Tommy’s Daughter. Rendered weak by Megan’s refusal to allow them to hunt in the human world of the Weald, they seek their rebirth and forgiveness from the Mother and Cernunnos. 

With Reborn, Ellis delivers another powerful tale of folk horror that will captivate the reader from the first page until its final bloody climax.

Tyler Torrence has inherited his late grandfather's house, a home filled with bad memories and nightmares from his childhood. He returns hoping to learn the truth of his grandfather's secrets, especially the secret of the 'impossible bottles' and what lay beyond the black door. The door through which he was never allowed to enter as a child.

But returning to the house is a mistake. It doesn't take long for Tyler to realize the hold the house has over him, and that he is a prisoner of the ancestral curse that claimed his grandfather. Now he must fight to break the curse before it claims him and his son.

 ABOUT STEPHANIE:

Stephanie Ellis writes dark speculative prose and poetry and has been published in a variety of magazines and anthologies, the most recent being Scott J. Moses’ What One Wouldn’t Do, Demain Publishing’s A Silent Dystopia and Brigids Gate Press’ Were Tales. Her longer work includes the novel, The Five Turns of the Wheel and the novellas, Bottled and Paused. Her short stories can be found in the collections, The Reckoning, and As the Wheel Turns.

Her poetry has been published in the HWA Poetry Showcase Volumes VI, VII and VII, Black Spot Books Under Her Skin and online at Visual Verse. She has also co-written a collection of found poetry, Foundlings, with Cindy O’Quinn based on the work Alessandro Manzetti and Linda D. Addison. A gathering of her dark twists on traditional nursery rhymes can be found in the collection, One, Two, I See You.

She is co-editor of Trembling With Fear, HorrorTree.com's online magazine and also co-edited the Daughters of Darkness anthologies. She is an active member of the HWA and can be found at https://stephanieellis.org and on twitter at @el_stevie. 

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

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RESTORE, Book 3 of the Reborn Marks Series by Jenna Greene

 

RESTORE

Book 3 of the Reborn Marks Series 

The Award-Winning Series Continues!!

 Alone, back in slavery, Lexil must figure out a way to survive...

Lexil is back in Anstetor where it all began. Back to who she once was. Not only has she been separated from everyone she knows, she is imprisoned by a group of rogue Retrievers who want to brutally punish runaway Reborns.

Though obstacles are placed in her path, she continues her quest to rid the land of prejudice and slavery. Will she achieve her goal? Will she change beyond recognition by the choices she is forced to make?

Aided by unlikely sources, Lexil forges deeper into Anstetor, revisiting familiar places and haunting memories. New truths are presented to her. Relationships are challenged. Her body, mind, and emotions are pushed to the limit. 

Amazon.com: Restore: A Young Adult Dystopian Novel (The Reborn Marks Book 3) eBook : Greene, Jenna: Kindle Store 

Restore: A Young Adult Dystopian Novel (The Reborn Marks Book 3) eBook : Greene, Jenna: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store

 

More Books in The Series:

Seven times marked. One way out...

From birth, Lexil is counted among the marked, souls who have lived before and must now serve those who are on their first lives. Which means she’s doomed to a life of slavery with its hard labors and brutal punishments. A life she’s learning to endure.

But when the marked child she’s befriended is faced with a fate worse than death, Lexil decides to fight back. No matter the risk, no matter the cost.

Her only hope is to flee to the Wastelands with the one person she trusts, Finn. As he leads them through the deadly lands, she realizes that there are only two classes of people in the dangerous wilds, the hunters and the hunted. And among them, those who carry the knowledge of what it truly means to be a Reborn.

But to get to that truth and escape the barren lands alive, Lexil must face challenges that will test everything she thought she knew--and everything she thought she was…

The 100 meets Hunger Games and Divergent in this stunning young adult Dystopian series. Scroll up and one-click now to find out if being a Reborn is a myth, a curse...or an incredible destiny.

Haunted by memories of those left behind, Lexil and Finn are forced to venture back into the Wastelands.

The Unclaimed Cities are not the idyllic setting Lexil, Finn, and Ceera thought it would be. This new land has challenges of its own – which they soon discover. When Lexil and Finn return to the Wastelands, they are accompanied by Kaylen, someone they can’t decide is a friend or foe. As they retrace their path, they meet up with old allies and enemies, and encounter other treachery embedded in the Wastelands. The trio are then forced to face their own assumptions, prejudices, and fears.

And in the end, to change her fate and alter the destiny of all other Reborns, Lexil must decide what she is willing to risk...

About Jenna: 

Jenna Greene is a writer and teacher, as well as a clumsy dancer, enthusiastic dragonboat paddler, and a semi-professional napper. 

Jenna is available for interviews, media appearances, speaking engagements, and/or book review requests - please contact mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com by email or by phone at 403.464.6925.

We look forward to the coverage!