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Newest Gypsy Shadow Release, December 3, 2021

December 7, 2021 By Charlotte Holley Leave a Comment

Black House by Elana Gomel

Leire always knew she was different. Her flaming red hair, her uncanny skill with the needle, and most or all, her curiosity, set her apart in the prison-city of Hiria, dominated by the mysterious Black House. But only when she is arrested does Leire learn just how different she is. A descendant of the cursed witchbrood that haunted the city’s nightmares for centuries, she is the only one capable of stopping the plague of monstrous Black Walkers destroying Hiria.

Embarking on a quest through the twisted corridors and uncounted gateways of the Black House, Leire must learn the shattering truth about the city and about her own origin if she is to save Hiria and to be reunited with the man she has reluctantly fallen in love with.

Word Count: 71414
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Price: 3.99

New Gypsy Shadow Releases for Fall, 2021

November 19, 2021 By Charlotte Holley Leave a Comment

When Miami drug lord Raul Rodriguez tires of his string of current mistresses, he knows he can’t afford to turn them loose; instead, he commissions his on-call assassin to eliminate them.

Assuming a false identity and affecting a disarming manner, the hit man earns the trust of his victims before terminating them. He relishes playing the chameleon.

But when he finds himself emotionally drawn to his latest target, a woman who says she could easily love him, the assassin faces a dilemma: will he run away with her, hoping to drop off Raul’s radar; or will he execute the very woman he envisions a future with?

Word Count: 12506
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Trouble begins for a coven of New Orleans witches when a stranger moves next door to Charlotte Le Noir, the youngest and business savviest member of her coven. Gifted at making potions and spells, Charlotte desperately tries to bring her aunties and great-great-great-great-great grandmother Sally into the modern age with their family metaphysics shop, but the old guard is committed to its ways. As a murderer stalks the city, Charlotte finds herself increasingly concerned about the women in her inner circle. A nosy, vindictive neighborhood snitch and Vasile, her attractive and nocturnal new neighbor, add to Charlotte’s growing list of worries. Can she keep her coven safe and bring it into the modern age?

Word Count: 63762
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National Breast Cancer Awareness Month ~~ October

October 2, 2020 By Charlotte Holley Leave a Comment

On the Wings of Pink Angels by Dawn Colclasure

ABOUT THE BOOK:

“You have cancer.” These are words people dread hearing. But when worse comes to worst, push comes to shove, something wonderful happens. More people come together for support and encouragement. More people participate in “Race for the Cure” events, and more people discover an inner strength within themselves that they never knew they had before. On the Wings of Pink Angels offers a gentle hand through this difficult time, sharing stories that inspire hope, strength, gratitude and courage during a time when someone must fight for his or her life against breast cancer.

Word Count: 32000
Pages to Print: 133

Buy it at: Smashwords (all formats) ~ Barnes and Noble ~ Amazon

Also available at many online vendors worldwide.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Dawn Colclasure

Dawn Colclasure is a writer who lives in Oregon. Her articles, essays, poems and short stories have appeared in several newspapers, anthologies, magazines and E-zines. She is the author and co-author of over two dozen books, among them Burning the Midnight Oil: How We Survive as Writing Parents; 365 Tips for Writers: Inspiration, Writing Prompts and Beat the Block Tips to Turbo Charge Your Creativity; Love is Like a Rainbow: Poems of Love and Devotion; On the Wings of Pink Angels: Triumph, Struggle and Courage Against Breast Cancer; A Ghost on Every Corner; The Yellow Rose and her latest novels, Faded Reflection and Imprint.

WEBSITE ~ TWITTER ~ FACEBOOK ~ BLOG

EXCERPT:

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month was founded in 1985 by a variety of health and medical organizations promoting the message of breast cancer awareness.

You can visit the site here: http://www.nbcam.org/

And here is the Wiki page:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Breast_Cancer_Awareness_Month

Since its inception, businesses and charities across the globe have stepped up to do their part in the fight against breast cancer. Major corporations such as ValPak, Walmart and Lands End have participated in NBCAM in some form or another. They have distributed flyers and informational documents about breast cancer among employees and customers, created support groups to help those with breast cancer and created an in-house breast cancer screening program. Even the government has done its part in participating in NBCAM, by including a message about breast cancer on government employee pay stubs during the month of October.

Over the years, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been a month of challenges, inspiration, support—as well as controversy. A local breast imaging center in Eugene, Oregon started a “Make Time for the Girls” campaign during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in 2010. The idea of calling breasts “the girls” was met with a public outcry, spurring many residents to complain to their local newspaper about such insensitivity. Still, the campaign persevered. Another year when NBCAM rolled around, many people on Facebook shared a status update saying, “Let’s find a cure for ALL cancers, not just breast cancer.” The purpose of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is to promote awareness and support for anyone fighting for their life against breast cancer. Yes, we do want an end to ALL cancers one day, but let us remember that this special month was not created to slight the other cancers, or even to dismiss the struggles of those afflicted with other cancers. Let us march forward with our pink ribbons spreading the message that the fight against breast cancer, and indeed all cancers worldwide, must continue to go strong.

Beating Time At Its Own Game: Life Begins With Cancer

by Carolyn Howard-Johnson

The day after my biopsy, my husband and I drove to Las Vegas on a business trip, never thinking about possibilities. We stopped at the state line for a ride on the giant Ferris wheel. We shelled giant prawns for lunch at the Stardust buffet. We slid quarters into a slot machine—the old fashioned kind I like with spinning cherries that will surely triple my money and spill the winnings into a silver trough.

That was not a bad approach at the time. There is no reason to assume the worst, to project abject possibilities that may never come to pass onto the present. Denial is sometimes very useful. On the other hand, it often keeps one from examining one’s own behavior, one’s own motivations. I share this anecdote because it illustrates how thoroughly denial had become entrenched in my life.

I was raised in times that were not easy for women. Most of the barriers I faced were ones that couldn’t be seen nor acknowledged because I didn’t know they were there. They crept up silently on padded feet and, if I sensed them at all, I chose not to turn and face them.

This faculty for denial was intact and very healthy when I was diagnosed with cancer. By 3 p.m. that day, the picture was not so jolly. We had to return home so I could begin autogenous blood donations. The risk of AIDS in the blood supply was still high; my doctor believed that we should have my own blood on hand in case it was needed.

My first reaction was true to pattern. I reassured myself that everything was going to be just fine, that I wasn’t nervous, that cancer was not a terrifying word. Unfortunately, my doctor had not sounded especially positive when he demanded that we set a surgery date in that moment, over the phone.

My husband was also up to the task. “We won’t work today. We’ll just take off, have some fun and drive back tonight.” We were two peas in a pod. We’d both try anything other than just saying, “Gee, I’m scared.”

I almost went along with that plan. Instead, I used the time on the open road to meditate. In that time, I realized—sort of knew at a cellular level—that I had to do more than donate blood to myself and that cancer doesn’t just happen.

Newest GSP Release, September 30, 2020

September 30, 2020 By Charlotte Holley Leave a Comment

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Poppy Berisford has everything going for her: a loving family, more pocket money than the average teenager and much more than her fair share of good looks. So why does she give it all up to go on the run with a boy who has nothing to offer her but toil, sweat and tears? A boy who hasn’t even started to shave and like Poppy is under the impression money grows on trees.

Is this a story of true love between two teenagers, or just a case of juveniles playing at being grown ups, willing to get their fingers burnt? Only time will tell.

Word Count: 10600
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Price: 3.99

EXCERPT:

Chapter 1

It was coming up to midnight when Poppy crept out of the house; both her parents were fast asleep in bed. She knew this because when she tiptoed past their bedroom door, she’d heard her father snoring.

Kyle had texted her earlier to say he would be waiting for her at the street corner. He reminded her to bring whatever money she could scrape together, at such short notice, with her.

Being extra cautious, not wanting to wake anybody, Poppy switched off the burglar alarm before opening the front door, then closed it quietly behind her and slipped the key through the letterbox.

As promised, Kyle was stood there waiting for her. He greeted her with, “Did you remember to bring the money with you?”

Poppy tapped her handbag “Yes, it’s all in here,” she said.

“How much?”

“Thirty pounds. Every penny I’ve got. How much have you brought?”

“Fifty—the money I’d saved for the school trip to France. Won’t be going now will it?” he said with a shrug of the shoulders.

“So what’s the plan, or haven’t you come up with one yet?”

“Of course I have. First we make our way to the railway station. It’s a bit of a walk I know, but we’ve got plenty of time.”

“And then what?” Poppy wanted all the details.

“We make our way to Skegness, find someplace to stay and then I’ll get a job. Shouldn’t be any problem this time of the year.”

“Finding someplace to stay could be expensive, and don’t forget we’ve got to eat.” Poppy was being practical, which was unusual for her.

“When I said we would find a place to stay, I was thinking of a caravan, not a big posh family one, just a two birth.”

“And what will I be doing while you are out at work all day?”

“You could get yourself a job as a waitress, you look older than sixteen so you should have no problems.”

“I won’t be sixteen for another three weeks and working as a waitress in some greasy spoon café—” Poppy threw her arms in the air. “Well, there goes my plan for training as a brain surgeon, doesn’t it?”

Kyle laughed. He was one year older than Poppy, although at times he seemed much younger. “And there goes mine as an airline pilot,” he said. “Come on, let’s get a move on or we’ll miss the train.”

The train was on time and they had no trouble finding a seat because at that time of night it was half empty.

Dawn was breaking when they pulled in at the station in Skegness. Poppy, who had slept for most of the journey, was now wide awake and alert, ready for whatever the day ahead held for them.

“Well, we’ve arrived, so what do we do now? Most of the shops will be closed this time of the day,” she reminded.

“There’ll be a shop open somewhere, where we can get a bite to eat,” returned Kyle optimistically.

He was right; more than a couple were already open and ready for business on the seafront. “Look we’re spoilt for choice,” he said choosing one advertising All Day Breakfasts.

The food was good and reasonably priced. The owner of the café, a rotund man, who looked to be in his late sixties, walked over to their table when they had finished eating and stood arms folded, looking down at them.

“You kids here on holiday?” he asked, “or just on a day trip?”

“Working holiday,” said Kyle jumping in before Poppy had time to say anything.

“Where are you staying?” Was his next question.

“Haven’t decided yet,” returned Kyle. “Was thinking of finding a caravan camping site, asking if they had any two-berth vans to let for the season.”

The older man stood, stroking his chin and thinking. “And you say you are looking for work?
Kyle nodded.

“Well, I think I might be able to help you. I have a two-berth caravan parked out back, and if this young lady,” he nodded toward Poppy, “isn’t afraid of a bit of hard work, I would let you have it rent free.”

Poppy was all ears. “What sort of hard work?” she asked.

“The wife’s been looking for some extra help for over the lunch time period, it gets very busy at the height of the season,” he said. “A few of hours a day, let’s say from eleven thirty to two thirty in exchange for living rent free in my old van. What do you say?” He held his hand out, and Poppy took it.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Violetta Antcliff has been a member of the Nottingham Writers’ Club for the best part of twenty years. A winner of numerous short story competitions, her work was area short listed in Waterstone’s Wow Factor story competition. Took first prize in Nottingham County Council short story competition with a story called “Irish Mouse Tales,” which was published by Gypsy Shadow Publishing as an eBook in July of 2012. “A Shot in the Dark” is Violetta’s 37th eBook with Gypsy Shadow since 2009 and follows “The Left Hander,” “A Silent Scream,” “The Rough Sleeper,” “The Odd Claims of Lizzy Croft,” “A Shot in the Dark,” and the latest installment in the Jason Foster Series, “Jason’s Teen Years.” She has had her poetry and short stories read on local radio.

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New Releases at Gypsy Shadow

September 26, 2019 By Charlotte Holley Leave a Comment

Gypsy Shadow Releases Two New eBooks

GSP congratulates Violetta Antcliff and Joe Novara on the releases of their eBooks this week. G. Baxter & Flint CASE: The Tangled Web by Violetta Antcliff is the second book in the G. Baxter & Flint Private Investigator Series, and follows G. Baxter & Flint CASE: Perjury by Proxy. After 25,000 Masses by Joe Novara is a sequel to I’m Here. Both of Joe’s eBooks are stories about elder romance and finding love again.

In The Tangled Web, one woman’s moment of fame on television triggers problems for two people: a vulnerable young woman with everything to live for, and a man, who to keep what happened in his past secret, is tempted to take things to the extreme, including murder if necessary. Can G. Baxter and Flint, private investigators, sort out this tangled web to the satisfaction of both parties? Or is this just one case too many for our dynamic duo?

Available at: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/958659
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/g-baxter-flint-case-violetta-antcliff/1133603617
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XM9DTH1

After 25,000 Masses, sequel to I’m Here, which was published by GSP in October of 2018, is the story of a retired priest who sets out to free himself from the constraints and bonds of his lifelong vocation. Fr. McRae decides that he has done a good job of being a priest and can now, in good conscience, step away from the calling and all of its demands. Open to new possibilities, he goes on an Elder Tour where one of his fellow travelers turns out to be a woman who knew him as the school chaplain when she was a senior in high school. It takes Bernice a while to recognize Fr. Tim and, given her boredom at being the only unattached woman on the tour, takes her time teasing him into acknowledging his former life which in turn means admitting to her girlish ‘crush’ on him. The story soon moves beyond their improbable early connection to the exhilarating possibilities of elder love.

Available at: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/959619
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/after-25000-masses-joe-novara/1133754479
https://www.amazon.com/After-000-Masses-Here-Book-ebook/dp/B07Y8T8HS7

New Book by John Paulits: The Empty Houses

July 19, 2019 By Charlotte Holley Leave a Comment

Dougie’s best friend Curly dies in an accident. Yet, Dougie keeps hearing Curly’s voice coming from the strangest places. When Dougie’s mom sees him talking to… nothing, she gets very worried. When Curly’s voice tells Dougie it wasn’t an accident that sent him off the second floor porch, Dougie promises to do what he can to bring the two men responsible to Justice—if only Curly’s twin sister didn’t have to be involved.

Check out The Empty Houses

About John Paulits: John is a former elementary school teacher. He has published numerous children’s novels as well as numerous adult novels. You may visit his website for more details. www.johnpaulits@com The Empty Houses is John’s nineteenth children’s novel published by Gypsy Shadow. He lives in New York City and spends each summer at the Jersey shore.

WEBSITE: www.johnpaulits.com
BLOG: https://johnpaulits.wordpress.com/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/john.paulits

Meet Ed Ahern- Author

September 6, 2016 By Charlotte Holley Leave a Comment

Gypsy Shadow Publishing Author Ed Ahern

Fascinating individual describes Ed Ahern. His modern fairy tales overflow with the vividness of his imagination and his talent as a storyteller. Gypsy Shadow’s Fireflies, New Springs, Legends and Wee Folk Genres feature young adult and children’s stories, folk tales and fantasy. His The Witch Made Me Do It fits nicely in each of these categories. As a result, you will find something to enjoy and hopefully share with others in this collection of modern fairy tales!

Interview with children’s fairy tale and fantasy author Ed Ahern:

How old were you when you first started to write?

Ahern: At sixteen, I started out writing obituaries for a weekly newspaper; my first paying job writing. About the same time, I completed my first fiction story, a shoot-em-up bodice ripper that never got published, and which I fortunately lost many years ago. Additionally, my junior year in high school, I wrote my first poem, a stinker about ants that got published in the school newspaper.

What motivates you to write?

Ahern: My motivation varies with the type of writing, and where I am as a writer. My non-fiction is limited to articles about fly fishing for Atlantic salmon, written to help other anglers and show off what a hot shit angler I am. An initial goal when I resumed writing fiction and poetry was publication. But now, some three hundred published pieces and reprints later, I write what I hope is decent and not what I think an editor will like.

I write really because I like telling prose stories and conveying poetic thoughts and emotions. Like probably most performers I live for the enjoyment and appreciation of an audience.

What’s your favorite non-writing activity?

Ahern: In order of personal importance: family first, then reading, fly fishing, shooting, online diversions like Facebook and Twitter, and exercising.

Are you an activist, or is there a particular area of conservation or compassion you are passionate about?

Ahern: Activist is probably too strong a term for me. Nonetheless, I’m a conservationist and support organizations like Trout Unlimited, Ducks Unlimited and the Atlantic Salmon Federation. I no longer support the NRA, their views on gun control are not mine (nor the majority of NRA members)

Do you have pets?

Ahern: No pets at present, but a past with, serially, one cat and three dogs. I’ve spent over forty years living with household animals, and I’m not counting the gerbils and goldfish.

Are you an only child or do you have siblings?

Ahern: I’m the first of three, with a sister and brother lined up behind me.

Are you married—and do you have children? What do you love about your relationship?

Ahern: Married forty-nine years in November, 2016. My stock line in the bio is that I have my original wife, but that after so many years together we’re both out of warranty. Two children, five grandchildren. We’re very close emotionally but not geographically.

What is the most significant thing that has happened during your lifetime?

“I survived.”

Ahern: I survived. I was a sport diver as a teenager and a Navy diver and bomb disarmer while in service. Then almost ten years living overseas as an intelligence operative, then another quarter century avoiding the conflicts and disease in second and third world countries. Almost swept away twice while wading where I shouldn’t have in turbulent rivers.

What do you read and what is your preferred medium?

Ahern: Two part answer. Pro Bono I handle a stable of review readers and sit on the review board for Bewildering Stories, which entails reading and evaluating around 25,000 words/week. My leisure reading alternates between literary fiction, genre fiction and nonfiction. The leisure reading is almost always from a physical book.

What are your favorite books?

Ahern: There are too many to list. I tend to keep or buy a book I really like, and there are well over a thousand books squirreled away in the house. And my tastes have changed over the decades. The Tarzan and Tom Swift books I read as a child seem pretty awful now, although I loved them then. I continue to make dedicated efforts to plow through Ulysses and Infinite Jest. I love the writing but get so frustrated that I put them back down for awhile. I do reread Tolkien fairly frequently.

Who are your favorite authors?

Ahern: Another “it depends” answer. Some authors are comfort food- George R. R. Martin for example. Some authors are annoyingly good—the short stories of Flannery O’Connor and Andre Dubus. Some authors recompose English into brittle brilliancy—David Foster Wallace.

If you had a gift certificate for $100 worth of books, where would you begin browsing and what would you buy first?

Ahern: No hesitation. Collectable books on Atlantic salmon fishing. I’d need more than a hundred dollars though.

WEBSITE: www.swampgasworks.com

TWITTER: @bottomstripper. I write almost daily about writing.

FACEBOOK: edward.ahern.39

KEYWORDS FOR YOUR BOOK(S) AND YOUR INTERVIEW.

fairy and folk tales, children’s books, Christmas books, reading to children

Thanks, Ed. We are honored to have you as one of our authors!

Have a great day and READ!

Gypsy Shadow Publishing celebrates its seventh year in business in September of 2016. Primarily an eBook publisher based online, we have almost 50 books in print! Drop by, check out our more than 250 eBooks by almost 100 authors and pick out something to read!

Denise Bartlett is Gypsy Shadow Publishing’s Chief Editor and acquisitions editor. She delights in working with established authors to tighten up their manuscripts and their messages and with brand new authors to bring their dream of being a published author to fruition. Visit her on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/DeniseBartlett.ChiefEditorGSP/

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New Springs Genre: Youth and Young Adult Fiction

August 27, 2016 By Charlotte Holley Leave a Comment

We have a number of authors of the New Springs Genre. Age 12 to young adult covers a lot of ground and our talented authors have created something for everyone!

John Paulits, author of the Philip Series, from the USA, and Violetta Antcliff, author of the Adventures of Jason Foster Series, from England, the United Kingdom, each have adventurous preteen boys and girls involved in sleuthing and generally discovering life as it comes. Hendrik van Oordt, from The Netherlands, authored The Mystery of Whale House and Anne Petzer, expat of South Africa and resident of the Czech Republic penned (or typed!) the Zvonek series. Manon Daniels wrote and illustrated Lucy’s Dreams and her husband, Ivano Massari, wrote Sirion; they wrote these books in Ireland, but now reside in the Netherlands. There are scads more authors and books! It is such an adventure to be an international eBook publisher. We are truly privileged to offer these works to you!

Please make yourself at home and find a book to take you and your children on adventures far and wide.

Title	Series Title	Author
A Dozen Dreadfuls		Charlotte Holley
Awareness	Book One: Awakening Awareness	Rowan Shannigan
Beauty Unveiled	Rising From a Bower of Silk: Tales of Transformation #2	Sarah Deckard
Birds of a Feather		Leslie Soule
Brambles and Thorns		Lisa Farrell
Broken Things and Angel Feathers		M. G. Davis
Christmas Dance		Rowan Shannigan
Destiny		Charles Reap
Emmaline Gremlin		John Paulits
Father Christmas: Spam The Cat’s First Christmas	A Purranormal Mystery	Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
Fenella and the Magic Mirror		Mark Henderson
Forgiving Jesse	Forgiving Jesse #1	Sara Dean
Halloween Candy and a Christmas Tree		Sara Dean
How to Be Almost Famous in Ten Days		Kathleen S. Allen
Into the Fire	The Fire Series #1	Denise Bartlett
Irish M ouse Tales		Violetta Antcliff
Jason and the Corner Shop Mystery	The Adventures of Jason Foster #1	Violetta Antcliff
Jason and th e Friendly Ghost	The Adventures of Jason Foster #2	Violetta Antcliff
Jason Sinks to a New Low	The Adventures of Jason Foster #4	Violetta Antcliff
Jason Spells it Out	The Adventures of Jason Foster #5	Violetta Antcliff
Jason Turns Detective	The Adventures of Jason Foster #6	Violetta Antcliff
Journey	Rising from a Bower of Silk: Tales of Transformation #1	Sarah Deckard
Kilesha 1: Going Home	Kilesha and the Atlantis Rock Band Series #1	Charlotte Holley
Kilesha 2: Error in Judgment	Kilesha and the Atlantis Rock Band Series #2	Charlotte Holley
Lady of the Veils	Knight of Avalon Series: Book One	M. L. John
Lucky Bre ak		Stephen M. DeBock
Lucy’s Dreams	Lucy’s Collection #1	Manon Daniels
Magic and Mayhem	The Adventures of Jason Foster #3	Violetta Antcliff
Nancy		Charlotte Holley
Philip and th e Angel	The Philip Series #2	John Paulits
Philip and the Deadly Curse	The Philip Series #5	John Paulits
Philip and the Fortune Teller	The Philip Series #8	John Paulits
Philip and the Girl Who Couldn’t Lose	The Philip Series #7	John Paulits
Philip and the Haunted House	The Philip Series #3	John Paulits
Philip and the Loser	The Philip Series #9	John Paulits
Philip and the Miserable Christmas	The Philip Series #11	John Paulits
Philip and the Monsters	The Philip Series #4	John Paulits
Philip and the Sneaky Trashmen	The Philip Series #10	John Paulits
Philip and the Superstition Kid	The Philip Series #1	John Paulits
Philip and the Thief	The Philip Series #6	John Paulits
Planet Zoron	Zoron #1	John Paulits
Rescue from Zoron	Zoron #2	John Paulits
Sensations	Book Two: Awakening Awareness	Rowan Shannigan
Shandy’s Gift	Forgiving Jesse #2	Sara Dean
Sirion	Sirion #1	Ivano Massari
Snow Cat		Anne H. Petzer
The Adventures of Conrad: American Revolution		Denise Bartlett
The Art of Aggravation		Andrew J. Olinde, Jr.
The Cat Lottery		John Des Fosses
The GHOST Group Book One	The GHOST Group Book One	Dawn Colclasure
The GHOST Group Book Two	The GHOST Group Book Two	Dawn Colclasure
The Golden Mushroom	The Golden Mushroom #1	John Paulits
The Green Man’s Curse	Witan Vid #1	R. M. Brandon
The Heart and the Crown		Stephen M. DeBock
The Miracle of the Carp	Zvonek 08 FICR Book 4	Anne H. Petzer
The Mystery of Whale House		Hendrik van Oordt
The Perfect Christmas		Dawn Colclasure
The Revenge of the Critches	The Golden Mushroom #2	John Paulits
The Storm Prince	Knight of Avalon Series: Book Two	M. L. John
The Witch Made Me Do It		Edward Ahern
The Yellow Rose		Dawn Colclasure
Through the Flames	The Fire Series #2	Denise Bartlett
Time Warped		Tracey L. Pacelli
Xmas Wishes		Lindsey Duncan
Zvonek1: Cat on Thin Ice, Cat Among Pigeons	Zvonek 08 FICR Book 1	Anne H. Petzer
Zvonek2: Mau-ow, Return of the Rats, The Miracle of the Carp	Zvonek 08 FICR Book 2	Anne H. Petzer
Zvonek3: Operation Catwalk, The High Life	Zvonek 08 FICR Book 3	Anne H. Petzer
Zvonek5: Cats in High Water; The Eighth Key Committee	Zvonek 08 FICR Book 5	Anne H. Petzer

Have a great day and READ!

Gypsy Shadow Publishing will be celebrating its seventh year in business in September. We are primarily an eBook publisher based online, although we have almost 50 books in print! Please drop by and check out our more than 250 eBooks by almost 100 authors. (Including the owners of the company!

Denise Bartlett is Gypsy Shadow Publishing’s Chief Editor and acquisitions editor. She delights in working with established authors to tighten up their manuscripts and their messages and in working with brand new authors to bring their dream of being a published author to fruition. Visit her on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/DeniseBartlett.ChiefEditorGSP/

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Shadow Dance Genre – Dark Fantasy, Paranormal and Supernatural

August 23, 2016 By Charlotte Holley 4 Comments

The works in this genre are a portal into the shadows of Gypsy Shadow Publishing.

The mixture shows just how much variety the talents of our authors span. Vivid imaginations provide a peek into the worlds of vampires, pirates, aliens and even hell. Take a look at the offerings and read one today!

NOTE: Several series and individual books are 18+ readers only for either gore, excessive violence, or explicit sexuality and the titles are marked with a double asterisk **.

Shadow Dance – Dark Fantasy, Paranormal and Supernatural

Title	Series Title	Author
A Cross to Bare		Stephen M. DeBock
A Man Named Klaus		Violetta Antcliff
Allison’s Deception **	Beauty Stone Beast Series #4	Shiloh Darke
Awareness	Book One: Awakening Awareness	Rowan Shannigan
Black Venom **	Waves of Darkness Book #4	Tamara A. Lowery
Blood Curse **	Waves of Darkness Book #1	Tamara A. Lowery
Brambles and Thorns		Lisa Farrell
Christmas Dance		Rowan Shannigan
Demon Bayou **	Waves of Darkness Book #2	Tamara A. Lowery
Edith’s Journey		Peter Simon
Entity’s Promise **		Shiloh Darke
Eternal Moon **	The Order of the Eternals Series #2	Shiloh Darke
Hell’s Dodo **	Waves of Darkness Book #5	Tamara A. Lowery
Hemophage **		Stephen M. DeBock
Holly and Ivy		Lisa Farrell
In the Dead of Winter		Tamara A. Lowery
Kameeta’s Pleasure **	Celestial Abductions #4	Shiloh Darke
Lady of the Veils	Knight of Avalon Series: Book One	M. L. John
Last Refuge	Tibetan Books #2	Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
Liminal Key **		Ruth J. Burroughs
Marissa’s Surprise **	Celestial Abductions #3	Shiloh Darke
McCann’s Manor: Portal	The Actors Guild Paranormal Mystery Series #1	Charlotte Holley
Metamorph **		Stephen M. DeBock
Morgen		Stephen M. DeBock
Nothing Sacred	Tibetan Books #1	Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
Ocean’s Portal **		Shiloh Darke
Patricia’s Desire **	Beauty Stone Beast Series #3	Shiloh Darke
Phantom Banjo	The Songkiller Saga #1	Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
Picking the Ballad’s Bones	The Songkiller Saga #2	Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
Rachel’s Inheritance **	Beauty Stone Beast Series #1	Shiloh Darke
Sapphire		Violetta Antcliff
Sensations	Book Two: Awakening Awareness	Rowan Shannigan
Shadow of Samhain **		Dawn Colclasure
Shifty		Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
Silent Fathoms **	Waves of Darkness Book #3	Tamara A. Lowery
Spam Vs. the Vampire	A Purranormal Mystery	Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
Sparrow’s Release	Celestial Abductions #1	Shiloh Darke
Strum Again?	The Songkiller Saga #3	Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
Tarrah’s Dream **	Beauty Stone Beast Series #2	Shiloh Darke
Tesla’s Completion	Celestial Abductions #2	Shiloh Darke
The Anvil Ghosts	The Haunting of Collection #3	Violetta Antcliff
The Bakery Murders: Challenge	The Actors Guild Paranormal Mystery Series #2	Charlotte Holley
The Carol Singers		Violetta Antcliff
The Chosen Mate **		Shiloh Darke
The Cursed		Lisa Farrell
The Depraved Dances of Taram Zhod		Stanley Bruce Carter
The Drastic Dragon of Draco, Texas	V. Lovelace’s Guide to the Wild West #1	Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
The Eternal **	The Order of the Eternals Series #1	Shiloh Darke
The Eyes of Death		Roland Hopkins II
The Form of Eternity **	The Order of the Eternals Series #3	Shiloh Darke
The Godmother’s Apprentice	The Godmother Series Book #2	Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
The Godmother’s Web	The Godmother Series Book #3	Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
The Goldcamp Vampire	V. Lovelace’s Guide to the Wild West #2	Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
The Green Man’s Curse	Witan Vid #1	R. M. Brandon
The Harem of Aman Akbar		Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
The Haunted Spring		Anthony Diesso
The Hollows **	The Hollows #1	Ben Larken
The Lady in the Loch		Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
The Man in the Wall **	The Hollows #2	Ben Larken
The Mother		Lisa Farrell
The Sainthood Ghost		Lady Deidre
The Storm Prince	Knight of Avalon Series: Book Two	M. L. John
The Testament of Charlie Fairweather **		Stephen M. DeBock
The Tour Bus of Doom	A Purranormal Mystery	Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
The Witch and the Squirrels		G. E. Stills
Ti	Seron Ti #1	S. R. Jaborsky
Time Warped		Tracey L. Pacelli
Umbral Visions		Garrett Calcaterra
Whispers from the Past: Vendetta	The Actors Guild Paranormal Mystery Series #3	Charlotte Holley

Have a great day and READ!

Denise Bartlett is Gypsy Shadow Publishing’s Chief Editor and acquisitions editor. She delights in working with established authors to tighten up their manuscripts and their messages and in working with brand new authors to bring their dream of being a published author to fruition. Visit her on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/DeniseBartlett.ChiefEditorGSP/

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August 21, 2016 By Charlotte Holley Leave a Comment

Writers Write… Always….

Billy Crystal’s character said

in Throw Mamma from the Train

Throw Momma From the Train

So, what we know is also:

Writers Read… Always!

Awareness by Rowan Shannigan

Awareness by Rowan Shannigan is a fantasy like no other. She weaves ghosts, elves, angels and demons effortlessly into her plot, while keeping the story real by having them all interact with Becca, the main character, who is desperately trying to get a handle on unseen realms she never imagined really existed. At the same time, she’s trying to navigate her way through challenges that present themselves at high school, while dealing with the many romantic possibilities thrown at her.

A couple of shocking twists arise, one near the end of the story that is sure to take the reader by complete surprise, as it did me! “I was coming to accept this awareness not just as a gift, but as a responsibility,” Becca says, at one point. Throughout all her strange experiences, she isn’t certain she’s up to the tasks at-hand, but with the help of some very intriguing characters—one quite hot, in fact–she gains confidence in her newfound “awareness” and we are left wanting to see where the next adventure will take her.

High marks to Rowan Shannigan for a novel that is both sexy and exciting on so many unseen levels!

—Tracey L. Pacelli, Author of Time Warped

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Awareness by Rowan Shannigan

What if you woke up in a hospital after being in a car accident and you could see dead people? Not to mention other unworldly creatures like demons and angels, and what if you had an evil demon after you? And what if you are attracted to one of these creatures, who just happens to be an elf prince? Yeah, this is Becca’s new life and she doesn’t like it, not one bit.

This is a Young Adult novel written from the main character’s viewpoint and we get to see her world through her eyes. She is a strong willed girl who is determined to make her life as normal as possible. It’s a fun read about a girl who has to accept herself and come to terms with her life all the while preparing for her junior year in high school! I recommend it!

—Kathleen S. Allen, Author of If It’s Monday, it Must be Murder

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Birds of a Feather by Leslie Soule

This story is three times clever. Perhaps more than three. The first inventiveness is the first person diary entries of the imaginative Valley Girl, Alexis, who twists history and writes her story to be presented as a class paper. The second cleverness is forsaking the Valley Girl persona and thoroughly restructuring real history to sound real her way. As an aside, it seems only right that bird identifications—falcon, kite, kestrel, sparrow and hawk—become the adopted surnames of the story’s heroes and heroines of the French Revolution, the birds of a feather of the story’s title. A third bit of cleverness is regressing twenty-first century artifacts, such as replacement batteries and pay-stubs, to the early nineteenth century, and making them seem right and proper for the times. This story is a fun fantasy but don’t utilize it as research material for your history test. Just read it for the pure enjoyment of the author’s nuances, the wonderful way she turns a phrase, and her unfettered imagination.

—Jim Woods, Author of So You Want to be an Author?

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Blood Curse by Tamara Lowery

Viktor Brandewyne committed his first act of piracy at the innocent age of eleven. However, there is nothing innocent about Vik Brandee. He cares about no one but himself, save Old Mother Celie, the witch who raised him.

Viktor overtakes any sea he sails with his loyal crew. He is a man to be feared, a man to be hated. His reputation as a blood thirsty pirate preceeds him, as does his appetite for the wenches. When his lusting and killing has gone too far, Vik becomes the prey when Mamaan Juma seeks her revenge, and Vik is turned into a vampire by her voodoo curse. His only hope of surviving is to search for the seven powerful Sisters whose witchcraft can break the spell. But, they do not give of their powers willingly, and Vik has many trials to pass before he can bring their magic back to Mother Celie, and be cured.

“Phenomenal story teller”

Author Tamara A. Lowery is a phenomenal story teller. Her magical web entangles the reader, and pulls them into her pirate’s grasp. Her characters are vivid and real, making you like even the most horrible of the lot. What woman would not want to be held captive by Captain Viktor Brandewyne, the most notorious pirate who ever sailed the seas?

Blood Curse is book one in the Waves of Darkness Series. Like Viktor’s need for fresh blood, this fresh take on pirate/vampire lore is one that will keep readers craving more. Will he find the sisters in time? Read the series to find out. I know I certainly will.

—Lee-Ann Graff Vinson, Author of Love’s Trust

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Callie’s Fate by Lee-Ann Vinson

Lee-Ann Graff Vinson’s story is a mixture of anger, humor, vengeance and romance. The reader is taken from the deepest valleys of despair to soaring heights of happiness. Callie’s cheating husband, Donald is an unemployed plumber and throughout the story, plumbing terms are applied to things having nothing to do with plumbing.

Callie is a workaholic who, contrary to her dreams, has settled for a husband who is not tall dark and handsome. The couple are total opposites, and yet their marriage has lasted for fourteen years.

Callie returns from a business trip early to surprise her husband on their anniversary. She arrives early in the morning and observes a woman leave their house with a wrinkled skirt after having obviously been there keeping Donald entertained. Callie decides enough is enough. She drives away to a coffee shop in anger and hurt, her life and marriage in a shambles.

“I nearly choked…”

I nearly choked on my own coffee with laughter at Lee-Ann’s words when the Barista asks for her drink order. Callie invents a new one. The one bright spot in her life is in the form of a handsome Marine, but is he just a character in her steaming hot dreams?

Through Lee-Ann’s words you share Callie’s emotions of anger, frustration, vengeance and humor. I highly recommend it to readers.

—G. E. Stills, Author of Forbidden Love

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Georgia’s Smile by Lee-Ann Graff Vinson

Georgia’s Smile was a pleasant surprise to me. She has packed a lot into a well-paced, short romance. It could easily have been expanded to novella or full novel length. There are four characters, and each one is portrayed in such a way that makes the reader react distinctively to them. The heroine draws our sympathy. The hero draws cautious admiration. The friend IS the reader, in a way, acting as guardian and moral support for the heroine. And the villain is most definitely the villain, drawing some fear and much loathing.

—Tamara Lowery, Author of Demon Bayou, Book 2 of the Waves of Darkness Series

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If It’s Monday, It Must be Murder

by Kathleen S. Allen

Mel is a cop without a job. She is also a woman who never says die.

After taking a bullet to the spine during an investigation, Mel can no longer work as a detective. When her best friend, Cindy, is told her daughter has jumped to her death from the Tower Building on her campus, Cindy and Mel suspect foul play. With the bullet from the shooter still lodged in her spine, Mel launches her own investigation that uncovers many unknown facets of young Jessie’s troubled life.

Along the way, Byron, Mel’s former partner on the force and love interest before the shooting, has come back into her life. When investigation bears out that Jessie’s death was indeed a homicide, Byron is the detective assigned to the case. Although no longer privy to police business, Mel proceeds on her own, managing to offend Cindy and her three other children in the process. She can’t walk more than three steps without the use of her cane, but Mel doesn’t give up her own search until it is almost too late—for her.

“Delicious murder mystery indeed”

Author Kathleen S. Allen sets the tone for a delicious murder mystery indeed. Questionable characters keep the reader guessing until the very end. It is always a delight to read a whodunit when the murderer is not the character one would least suspect, but one no one would suspect. Kathleen weaves a tale of intrigue and catches her readers with their backs turned.

If It’s Monday, It Must Be Murder will bring out your inner detective and urge you to read on until the case is solved. A book definitely worth your time, and gray matter.

—Lee-Ann Graff Vinson, Author of Love’s Trust

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Journey by Sarah Deckard

Journey by Sarah Deckard is a medieval fairy tale with a modern message. Princess Victoria is betrothed to her true love yet discontented, something she does not realise until her prince rejects her and so compels her to embark on a quest. She thinks she journeys to seek her lover, but she finds herself on a journey of self-discovery. If “every girl’s a princess”, then every girl should read this story. This author has something important to teach her heroine, and she makes the lesson a pleasant one for the reader. Journey is a prettily written, magical tale for any woman who’s ever questioned a “happily ever after” ending.

—Lisa Farrell, Author of The Cursed

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Lady of the Veils by M. L. John

Lady of the Veils by M. L. John is a captivating novel that grabs the imagination from the first page. Woven fluidly between modern day and fantasy, the line between reality and imagination easily slips away leaving the reader wrapped inside a world that could easily exist. The daughter of a Princess Dragonslayer turned corporate wife and mother takes upon herself the task of ensuring her true love’s safety in a world where nothing is safe and little is as it originally appears.

Fierce sword play, steamy love scenes oozing with the passion of love that consumes the very soul, enchanted forests, and modern day humor make this novel easily not only a must read, but a story that will stand the test of literary time. In this humble reader’s opinion it is easily a five-star read, and I highly recommend it. Pick up a copy, and be sure to clear some time. Once you turn the first page you will be remiss to put it back down until the last page has been turned.

—R. M. McClaren, a.k.a. R. M. Brandon, author of The Green Man from the Witan Vid Series

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Love and Liberty

by Lee-Ann Graff Vinson

Callie is a successful businesswoman who works hard to make a good life for herself, as well as her down on his luck, husband. Arriving home from a business trip early, she discovers just how unappreciated her hard work is.

Faced with her husband’s infidelity, she makes the decision to move on with her life… Without him. Her heart hurts, but she knows it’s time to cut her losses and move on.

Meanwhile, an online friend is going through a similar situation. And the time just seems right. There is an attraction there between them that neither can deny. But is it the right time? And is what they feel real? Or, is it just something building because of the heat of the moment?

The Author weaves a short and sweet tale that pulls at the basic emotions of the reader. It isn’t hard to empathize with the heroine’s pain and desires. It’s a good read to use as an escape for a time.

☆☆☆☆ All the way.

—Shiloh Darke, Author of Rachel’s Inheritance

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Love’s Trust by Lee-Ann Graff Vinson

I really enjoyed this military-themed romance. Lee-Ann Vinson keeps the story crisp and clean. There are four main characters, Daphne the heroine, John the hero (in more than one way), Jenny the best friend/moral support, and Jekholf the villain. Love’s Trust is more fleshed out than Georgia’s Smile, also by Ms. Vinson. Mike, a secondary character with only a brief appearance, is still described in a way that makes him more than just a plot prop but a believable character. I will admit that the villain seems almost comically melodramatic at first, but the sad truth is that there are men like him out there in real life: narcissistic, power mad, delusional and just deranged enough to act on their delusions.

“excellent grasp of … the troubles facing today’s veterans”

I am not as familiar with military culture as I once was, since I no longer live near any bases nor have close relatives still in active duty. However, going by news articles I have seen in recent years and things I have heard from a former coworker who pulled two tours in Iraq, I believe Ms. Vinson has an excellent grasp of some of the troubles facing today’s veterans and active military personnel, and she has worked them into this romance in a very believable and acceptable way.

Once again, I have to say MORE! This was great, but it could be easily expanded on to make it novella length.

—Tamara Lowery, Author of Blood Curse, Book 1 of the Waves of Darkness Series

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McCann’s Manor: Portal by Charlotte Holley

Liz and Kim are best friends. Gifted parapsychologists, they are often called upon by the police department to help in unsolved cases. While an invite to an old friend’s birthday party has Kim performing psychic readings for well-known celebrities, Liz is surprised to find a man truly in need of their help.

Screen legend John Carter still looks ravishing in his now early fifties, and is even more dashing in person, as Liz pleasantly ascertains. Kim and Liz agree to look at a home owned by a dear friend of his, which has been haunted since the death of its original owner, Ben McCann, in the late 1700’s. The house is unwelcoming by virtue of the strange occurrences and unfriendly spirits. The two women agree to move into McCann’s Manor in an attempt to release the phantoms that walk the halls. Will they be able to find out the true reason behind the torment before another soul is taken by the Manor?

“tangled web of deceit and heartache”

Author Charlotte Holley weaves a tangled web of deceit and heartache. This book is intricately written and will have you on the edge of your seat. She combines both the real and paranormal worlds perfectly, drawing you deeper into the unknown. If you love perplexing paranormal activity, you will definitely enjoy the complex design of characters that make up McCann’s Manor.

—Lee-Ann Graff-Vinson, Author of Callie’s Fate

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Nancy by Charlotte Holley

Nancy is a true coming of age story that portrays the underlying issues of jealousy, fear and insecurity in the young adult.Nancy was the girl to be admired. She was the pretty one. She always wore a kind smile for everyone she met. Hers was a life any girl would want, but when her classmate found a letter Nancy had written to her grandmother, the illusion of perfection collapsed. The letter told of the true difficulties in Nancy’s life. It revealed that what people saw on the outside was not what it seemed. Nancy also had her troubles in life.The author reveals the impact that true friendship has on our lives. ‘Nancy’ is a story that indeed many young readers can identify with. It is a tale of exposing one’s personal issues to overcome the fear of being alone. One cannot receive without first giving, and ‘Nancy’ teaches us that happiness is possible, no matter the circumstance.

—Lee-Ann Graff Vinson, Author of Love’s Trust

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Not Good Enough by G. E. Stills

Best friends, Trish and Sheila, set out to go on a cruise to Australia. The mission: to find Trish a man—not just any man—he needs to pass Sheila’s requirements of being rich and sexy. Before they board the ship, Sheila manages to disgruntle Jason, the man with the sensual, deep-blue eyes who happened to peak Trish’s interest. In Sheila’s eyes, her friend could do better.

A twist of fate intervenes. Trish gets a chance at redemption when an act of sabotage leaves her stranded with Jason on a deserted island. She learns Jason is just as beautiful on the inside as he is underneath his dress shirt, and much to Jason’s surprise, Trish is nothing like her loud-mouthed, vulgar friend. Love is born from months spent in each other’s arms.

“His true love is a woman who doesn’t want to be found.”

Upon rescue, Trish learns Jason is the wealthy heir and partner in J. R. & Son, a very successful shipping company. Fearing she is now not good enough for him, she disappears out of his life. Jason is miserable when he finds there is no way to contact her. His true love is a woman who doesn’t want to be found. Will he ever find her, or has he lost Trish forever?

In Not Good Enough, Author G.E. Stills explores the sensuality of self with this romantic love story. The depth of his characters draws you in, making you feel each soul-searching kiss. If you like to read about love in all the right places, you need to read this book!

—Lee-Ann Graff Vinson, Author of Love and Liberty

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Sneaky Shenanigans by Violetta Antcliff

Patrick O’Malley was a man who needed the care and love of a good woman. Set out to capture the heart of the widow, Bridget Flynn, he finds himself the recipient of his own master plan of marriage.

Author Violetta Antcliff weaves a lovely tale of respectable courtship in the days of yore and the humanity of the times.

This is a story that will leave you with a warm heart and a smile as you recall a few of your own Sneaky Shenanigans.

—Lee-Ann Graff Vinson, Author of Love’s Trust

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Spam Vs. the Vampire

by K. B. Dundee

as told to Elizabeth Ann Scarborough

This was a fun romp for anyone who is owned by a cat (or cats). Spam is a wonderfully resourceful feline who goes to great lengths to find and rescue his human mama and his family. This book is also a cautionary tale about internet dating. People are not always as they present themselves online, but sometimes they ARE, which can be even more dangerous when you think they were only role-playing. Marcell has got to be the most pathetic vampire I have ever read. It makes me wonder why he was turned, unless to proved his masters with entertainment. He does try, but….

Maddog intrigues me. I hope he makes appearances in future Spam books.

After reading this, I have a new perspective on the occasional deer that wanders through my yard, as well as our nightly raccoon visits. It also helped that one of my FB and convention friends, Eddie Coulter, posted pics of his recent trip to that part of Washington, including Port Townsend, the town Port Deception is based on. It gave a great visual reference.

I would recommend Spam Versus the Vampire to readers of all ages. And thank you, Elizabeth for answering why otters like to poo on boats in the marinas.

—Tamara A. Lowery, Author of Blood Curse

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The Eyes Have It by Denise Bartlett

The Eyes Have It by Denise Bartlett is a wonderful little mystery, packing quite a punch for such a short story. It is well-written and engaging, with great characters and an ending that is strangely satisfying. I particularly like Liza, who is a mystery in herself. This is a good creepy story for escaping with if you like a good murder case!

—Lisa Farrell, Author of The Cursed

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The Eyes Have It by Denise Bartlett

A police officer’s life is never without sacrifice as Sheriff Bobby Knowles fully understands. Nor are the lives of those he serves.Called to the house of a former high school crush, Elizabeth Casey, Bobby finds her missing and presumed dead. Her young daughter, Liza is left in the care of her cruel father. Three years later, the death of her stepmother and her children calls Bobby to the home once more. Now a grown woman, Liza finds her father and his third wife brutally murdered in her childhood home.

Author Denise Bartlett paints a chilling picture of how far a woman will go to find salvation. This electrifying short will have you guessing to the very end.

—Lee-Ann Graff Vinson, Author of Love’s Trust

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The Silver House by Janet French

There is a Power thrumming through the world author Janet French has created in The Silver House. It is a mystical, magical thing, and there are those who can use it; harness it. It is an important part of these people. It is who they are. It is what they are. Because of this Power, they are also in danger.

The Silver House begins in the middle of a battle. Some Mothers and Sisters, citizens who have been trained or are in training to use the Power, are trying to keep the children they are protecting calm and happy in the midst of all the chaos. Other Sisters are still searching the city at the beginning of the story, trying to gather the children and bring them to the safety of The Silver House. They must be kept safe from the Zashrans, a sect of men who are destroying the city and seeking to destroy the people who are able to harness and use the Power. And all of this is JUST the first chapter!

“two women who were able to harness the Power”

This is not a book for someone looking for a nice relaxing read to pass the time with. Oh, no! This story made me feel like I was running a race! My body was actually tired, as if I had been one of the poor children, running for my life with the help of the two women who were able to harness the Power in their fight to find a safe place for the survivors they had found. Yet, I’d put the story down, do something else, and inevitably find myself drawn back to it later, wanting more; needing more.

The storyline is excellent. Ms. French’s world and characters are real and believable. I feel it is an Epic adventure, worthy of being compared to Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings. Parts of it are cruel and scary. There are moments in it where the reader will be completely worn out and ready to cry. It expertly sets the stage for the next book in the series and made me stomp my foot, wanting more when I finally made it through. Definitely worth five stars, and this reader is waiting with for the next in the series!

—Rowan Shannigan, Author of Sensations, Book Two of the Awakening Awareness Series

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Through the Flames by Denise Bartlett

Through The Flames is a must read for fans of Denise Bartlett’s work! In this sequel we find out what has been happening with the Allen family since the tragedy we saw take place in the end of Into the Fire. Unfortunately for this close knit family, luck has not been on their side and everyone’s faith is tested as they wonder just how much more one family can take. This book will open your eyes to the very real possibility of injuries that athletes face. It’s entertaining and enlightening!

—Sara Dean, author of Forgiving Jesse

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Through the Flames by Denise Bartlett

Author Denise Bartlett really walks her main character, Larry Allen, through the figurative flames in this novel. A high school football star, Larry seems to have it all–adoring fans, a loving girlfriend, great prospects for a future in football. But he gets injured, and moreover, we find every other member of his family has problems that stretch the term dysfunctional. Still, Larry has faith and a lot of heart, and copes the best he can while setting a good example and enriching others’ lives. Even his amazing strength of character won’t be enough, though, when he discovers his own worst enemy is within himself. Mastering his burning inner problem will require help from others.

“an important message”

In the midst of the current national debate on the safety of football and concerns about the long term effects of repeated head injuries, this novel brings an important message that couldn’t be more timely, and might even save lives. Obviously written from the heart, this story will reach in and touch yours. It’s clear Denise Bartlett is subjecting her fictional character to all the classic concussion symptoms in hopes that fewer real people will endure them.

Read Through the Flames, and you’ll share that hope too.

—Steven R. Southard, author of Within Victorian Mists, What Man Hath Wrought Series

Within Victorian Mists by Steven R. Southard

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Through the Flames by Denise Bartlett

Larry is a quarterback who works at being a strong person on a daily basis. He strives hard to be strong in his faith, easy-going, and forgiving. His faith, however, is about to be put to the ultimate test. It all begins with a football game. Or actually a tackle that puts him into a great deal of pain. Of course, he knows about the pain that goes with football. He’s been playing for a while now and working very hard to be good enough to make a name for himself which won’t be overshadowed by his father, who plays professional ball. He follows his coach and doctor’s orders as they examine, and lecture him time and time again on the warning signs of concussions and brain injuries.

But his own physical pain and recuperation are not all he has to worry about. He has two brothers—one older, one younger—each with his own issues. The boys have pretty much been on their own this year because Dad is gone for the season; and Mom . . . well, let’s just say Mom has her own issues too. Then his father suffers an injury that brings the entire family back together, which is good and not so good.

“Larry tries to … be the tower of strength”

Larry tries to keep himself together and be the tower of strength everyone is used to him being. Only, one way or another, he keeps getting knocked down, both figuratively and in reality. One injury after another finally begins to take its toll, and soon Larry must accept that the one thing he always wanted to do with his life, may no longer be an option.

Through the Flames is not my normal reading material, but having a teenage son who likes to play football made me curious. Denise Bartlett weaves a tale that is not only entertaining and gripping, emotional and heart-wrenching, but also informative. America’s favorite pastime sport is not the only cause of these types of brain injuries, but many players suffer injuries just like Larry and his father’s every year.

Of course, there is no way to avoid these injuries completely, and no one is going to stop playing the game. Reading a book like this, and learning more about the warning signs, can be a good way to help avoid the danger by raising awareness. This book is a keeper.

—Rowan Shannigan, Author of Awareness

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Through the Flames by Denise Bartlett

Larry Allen is a high school football quarterback who follows in his famous dad’s footsteps, Robert Allen, a popular, maybe too popular, football pro. Life is not as perfect where the grass is greener and Larry’s family situation is way past dysfunctional, but through it all there is a thread of enduring love and faith. Larry is not even at the peak of his high school football pursuits when he is sidelined by a serious injury to his brain. Rather than take it easy and heal Larry sees all his hopes and dreams being threatened by TBI, Traumatic Brain Injury, and becomes angry and frustrated, also symptoms of TBI.

“… feel their pain, their hopes and their dreams”

You don’t need to know anything about TBI or football. The author, Denise Bartlett, expertly draws the reader into the world of high school football, to the point where you’re standing on the 50 yard line with the players in the field. But you also feel their pain, their hopes and their dreams for that elusive college scholarship, and the lure of a megabucks professional football career, and the grief when it becomes more important than family, health and love. As Larry’s injuries accumulate, his broken family pulls together for him, and as he recovers, they mend old hurts and misunderstandings. If Larry Allen chooses to continue football instead of recovery it could cost him the very things he loves.

—Ruth J. (R. J.) Burroughs, Author of Myth of the Malthians

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Time Warped by Tracey L. Pacelli

Ever have a compulsion that’s just too hard to ignore? Every step closer to doing what you know you shouldn’t do leads you closer to disaster, but you just can’t stop yourself. Lanie has just such a compulsion. A little one really; one she never thought would throw her entire world into chaos, but it does. One thing leads to another until a fatal car accident injures her and kills her adoptive mother. Next thing she knows, she’s in the hospital, under observation . . . because? Oh yeah, they think she’s NUTS! Or is she just being paranoid?

“It’s a mystery, a fantasy, a romance, an adventure and a drama”

When she successfully manages to escape the hospital . . . now, THAT is when the real adventure starts! An elderly midget, a freaky insane asylum, and a secretive roommate are just a few of the things she encounters in the crazy roller coaster ride she’s been thrust into. And for the love of God, why is everything—from the furniture they sit on to the clothes they are forced to wear—straight out of the sixties?

This story snagged my attention immediately and quickly became one of those books I just couldn’t put down! It’s a mystery, a fantasy, a romance, an adventure and a drama all rolled into one. It’s a book I will definitely be reading again! If you’re looking for a story that pulls you in and takes you on an amazing journey—look no further! Here it is!

—Rowan Shannigan, Author of Awareness

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Zvonek 08 by Anne H. Petzer

Zvonek 08 is the most debonair spy in Europe and although he has only one suit, it is always dapper. He and his clandestine cat associates at Feline Intel have thrilling adventures in Prague and sometimes elsewhere, heading off evil-doers at the pass. This latest book is a thrilling addition to a delightful series celebrating the adventures of a remarkable feline special agent and his friends

—Elizabeth Ann Scarborough, Author of The Tour Bus of Doom and other Purranormal Mysteries

The Tour Bus of Doom by Elizabeth Ann Scarborough

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Contact me (Denise at dbartlett at gypsyshadow.com ) if you’d like to review, you’ll have a chance at a free book!

Have a great day and READ!

Denise Bartlett is Gypsy Shadow Publishing’s Chief Editor and acquisitions editor. She delights in working with established authors to tighten up their manuscripts and their messages and in working with brand new authors to bring their dream of being a published author to fruition. Visit her on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/DeniseBartlett.ChiefEditorGSP/

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Gypsy Shadow Releases Two New eBooks

Gypsy Shadow Publishing Author Ed Ahern

Interview with children’s fairy tale and fantasy author Ed Ahern:

I write really because I like telling prose stories and conveying poetic thoughts and emotions. Like probably most performers I live for the enjoyment and appreciation of an audience.

Ahern: In order of personal importance: family first, then reading, fly fishing, shooting, online diversions like Facebook and Twitter, and exercising.

Ahern: Activist is probably too strong a term for me. Nonetheless, I’m a conservationist and support organizations like Trout Unlimited, Ducks Unlimited and the Atlantic Salmon Federation. I no longer support the NRA, their views on gun control are not mine (nor the majority of NRA members)

Ahern: No pets at present, but a past with, serially, one cat and three dogs. I’ve spent over forty years living with household animals, and I’m not counting the gerbils and goldfish.

Ahern: I’m the first of three, with a sister and brother lined up behind me.

Ahern: Married forty-nine years in November, 2016. My stock line in the bio is that I have my original wife, but that after so many years together we’re both out of warranty. Two children, five grandchildren. We’re very close emotionally but not geographically.

“I survived.”

Ahern: Another “it depends” answer. Some authors are comfort food- George R. R. Martin for example. Some authors are annoyingly good—the short stories of Flannery O’Connor and Andre Dubus. Some authors recompose English into brittle brilliancy—David Foster Wallace.

Ahern: No hesitation. Collectable books on Atlantic salmon fishing. I’d need more than a hundred dollars though.

Have a great day and READ!

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Charlotte Holley

Book One: Awakening Awareness

Rowan Shannigan

Rising From a Bower of Silk: Tales of Transformation #2

Sarah Deckard

Leslie Soule

Lisa Farrell

M. G. Davis

Rowan Shannigan

Charles Reap

John Paulits

A Purranormal Mystery

Elizabeth Ann Scarborough

Mark Henderson

Forgiving Jesse #1

Sara Dean

Sara Dean

Kathleen S. Allen

The Fire Series #1

Denise Bartlett

Violetta Antcliff

The Adventures of Jason Foster #1

Violetta Antcliff

The Adventures of Jason Foster #2

Violetta Antcliff

The Adventures of Jason Foster #4

Violetta Antcliff

The Adventures of Jason Foster #5

Violetta Antcliff

The Adventures of Jason Foster #6

Violetta Antcliff

Rising from a Bower of Silk: Tales of Transformation #1

Sarah Deckard

Kilesha and the Atlantis Rock Band Series #1

Charlotte Holley

Kilesha and the Atlantis Rock Band Series #2

Charlotte Holley

Knight of Avalon Series: Book One

M. L. John

Stephen M. DeBock

Lucy’s Collection #1

Manon Daniels

The Adventures of Jason Foster #3

Violetta Antcliff

Charlotte Holley

The Philip Series #2

John Paulits

The Philip Series #5

John Paulits

The Philip Series #8

John Paulits

The Philip Series #7

John Paulits

The Philip Series #3

John Paulits

The Philip Series #9

John Paulits

The Philip Series #11

John Paulits

The Philip Series #4

John Paulits

The Philip Series #10

John Paulits

The Philip Series #1

John Paulits

The Philip Series #6