DESCENT: ‘My stomach knotted…’

Reblogged from Magic of The Muses

DESCENT: ‘My stomach knotted…’.

Welcome to Kristina Stanley, author of the brand new thriller DECENT. 

Let’s find out if  doing the final edit on a novel is as terrifying as murder on the slopes…  Read more at Magic of The Muses

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Thanks to Eileen Schuh for hosting me on her blog.

Eileen’s books:

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Farley’s Friday: A Doggy Bromance

Farley here,

I’ve been living in the mountains since last fall, but sometimes it takes a while to get to know your neighbours.

Let me introduce Max. He lives next door, his sister’s name is Ruby and he has four humans living in his house, so I understand he’s been busy. This week he’s decided we’re going to be friends.

Farley and Max

I’m officially calling this a bromance. Now we can wrestle, play with sticks and generally run wild. Could Max turn into another Friend For Life? I think it’s possible.

Woof Woof

DESCENT Paperbacks Arrive

It’s a chilling and exhilarating feeling to see a physical version of my novel for the first time.

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Photo by David R. Conn

Descent is avialable for purchase on Amazon.

I’m just too happy to write anything more today. Thanks for reading…

Guest Posting with Author Luke Murphy

Now that DESCENT is published, the next step in the publishing journey is spreading the word. I’ll be guest blogging throughout the summer. The hard part is writing a new blog for each post. The fun part is connecting with others.

Pageflex Persona [document: PRS0000040_00072]Luke Murphy, international best selling author, is graciously hosting me today on his blog. Luke’s latest book, KISS & TELL was released last Monday.

So come on by and find out why I wrote DESCENT. You can find Luke’s blog by clicking here.

My next guest blog is Friday, 31st of July with author Eileen Schuh, author of adult Sci-Fi novels and the young Adult BackTracker series.

Thanks for reading…

MYSTERY MONDAYS: Michael J Conn Brings Horror Your Way

If you don’t have enough frightening experiences in your life, then turn to fiction and check out what Michael J Conn has to say about writing Horror.

First a bit about his novel, THE RIGHT TURN.

right_turn_wholeEdward Henry has a problem. He’s starting to remember again. As he turns away from his memories he embraces the monsters in his life. Some of his demons are not so happy to see him again.
 
From his isolated mansion in the Canadian wilderness, he faces a legion of horrors in his struggle to remain in the dark. With some strategic use of his father’s axe he confronts his shadows one by one.
Follow the mind of an obsessed man trying to determine which reality he wants to live in. What is it Edward needs to forget…
And now a bit about Michael;
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In May 2012 Michael release his first novel, Maxwell Huxley’s Demon, a Dystopian YA action/adventure story. Maxwell was downloaded over 10,000 times and he is now working on a Maxwell sequel. Maxwell can be found here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00865NIRI
Soon after Maxwell, Michael released The Right Turn, a psychological thriller that some call a horror novel. With a close bond to The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Right turn follows Edward as he makes a choice between the happy path or the safe path, the path he needs or the path he should take. The Right Turn can be found here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AP7MVDW
 
Michael is a software engineer who works from Victoria, Canada, with clients and coworkers spread around the globe. 
Next week, please help me welcome mystery  Catherine Astolfo, who’ll tell you about female protagonists…

Guest Posting with Author Debra Purdy Kong

Yesterday I had the fabulous experience of having my first novel, DESCENT, released.  To top that today and keep the happiness going, I’m guest blogging on the site of Author Debra Purdy Kong.

Opposite of DarkDebra is the author of the Casey Holland Mystery Series and her first Evan Dustan Mystery novella, DEAD MAN FLOATING, will be released September 12th. 2015.

So come on by Debra’s site and find out if Alpine Skiing is actually dangerous.

Thanks for reading…

DESCENT: a vivid, chilling tale of jealousy, secrets, and betrayal…

Finally, the day has arrived. After years of writing, editing, searching for a publisher, more editing, polishing and proofreading DESCENT is published.

I awoke this morning, jumped out of bed and ran to my kindle. Hit the download button, and Descent magically appeared. Voila!

Descent On Kindle

I’ve ordered my paperback copy, so that will be the next present.

Thank you to everyone who shared this journey with me and thank you to all those who pre-ordered. The pre-ordering gave me this special gift:

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Descent is available on Amazon.caAmazon.comAmazon.co.ukAmazon.deAmazon.jpAmazon.fr, Amazon.com.aus, and many more.

Thanks for reading…

Farley’s Friday: Where Can A Dog Go Shopping?

Farley here,

Tomorrow is the local Farmer’s Market. As you can see by the shopping bag I’m wearing, I’m very excited about this event.

Farley Goes Shopping

Normally, when Kristina goes grocery shopping I have to stay at home. ALONE. That’s not just right, but because the market is outdoors, I can go with her. I’ll get to meet other dogs – town dogs – not wilderness dogs like me. I’m a bit nervous about that. I have no street smarts, but I’m going to put my best paw forward and be brave.

Besides who could resist me when I look so handsome in my bag?

Woof Woof

Mystery Mondays: How to join authors supporting authors…

Last week I promised to share how you can post on Mystery Mondays, and I will. But first let me show you the schedule till year-end. Check out the Mystery Mondays announcement for the schedule up to Oct 19th.

Mystery Mondays has the pleasure and honour of hosting the following authors:

Oct 26th: Jesse Giles Christensen – songwriter and bestselling author of Pelican Bay.

Nov 2nd: Kat Flannery – bestselling author of The Branded Series.

Nov 9th: C.S. Lakin – award-winning author of too many books to list 🙂 She’s gives us something to strive for.

Nov 16th: Gloria Ferris – award-wining author of the Cornwall & Redfern Mystery series.

Nov 23rd: Jayne Baynard – author of Canadian crime and literary fiction.

Nov 30th: Eileen Schuh – author of adult SciFi novellas and the YA BackTracker series.

Dec 7th: Howard Shrier -award-winning author of the Jonah Geller crime series.

Dec 14th: Laurence St. John – author of YA fantasy series Metatron.

Are you interested in guest blogging?

Due to the overwhelming interest in guest posting on Mystery Mondays, I will be accepting guest blog requests for 2016 stating on November 1st, 2015 so mark your calendar and contact me here on Nov 1st or later.

If you’d like to participate, here’s what you need to qualify:

  • you are a published author – traditional or Indie or any other way that I don’t know about,
  • you are about to publish and have a launch date within a week of blog post,
  • you want to promote other authors and spread success,
  • you write novels with a hint of mystery,
  • you are willing to engage in the comments section when readers comment on your post.

All I ask from you is that you follow my blog, comment on author’s posts and help share via Twitter and Facebook.  If you’re interested send me a message via my contact page.

The guidelines:

You’ll have to send me your bio, back text of your novel, author photo and book cover. I’d like you to write something about yourself, your novel, your research, a writing tip or a publishing tip. Please keep in mind I am a family friendly blog. I do reserve the right to edit anything I think might be inappropriate for my audience, which I will discuss with you first. I think anything under 700 words is great, but it’s your book so up to you.

I’m looking forward to hearing from you and sharing your novel with the Internet world.

Thanks for reading…