5 Angels from Fallen Angel Reviews!

I'm thrilled to announce that both Shifting Sideways books, The Rift and Darkly Loyal have received 5 Angels from Steph at Fallen Angel Reviews! Whoo-hoo!

Here's what she had to say:

The Rift "A fascinating story...This is a short story but it doesn't feel like it. From the first page, I was drawn into Charlotte's life...Oh! And talk about hot, there are dragons in this story. I love dragons! Ms. Sharpe grabbed my interest at the very beginning and never let go until the last word. I can't wait to read the next story in this series. I hope it is about Gabriel, Daerek's brother."

Darkly Loyal "...a wonderful addition to her Shifting Sideways series. Ms. Sharpe is a master at making the situations in her stories seem possible! I can't wait to see what she does next."

Don't forget to leave a comment at the contest post! Have a wonderful week!

Presenting Ellen Ashe

The Seagrass Whore

http://www.forbiddenpublications.com/book_pages/the_seagrass_w.html
A tragic history haunts Calloway Cove. Three deaths—one man, his son, and the woman they both loved—all lost to the sea. Yet the official accounts don’t ring true to either Leena or her future father-in-law, Cole Savage, both of whom witness the eerie apparition of a weeping woman with blood on her hands.

Together they begin to unravel the mysteries behind the enduring love of a woman, callously dubbed The Seagrass Whore, and discover shocking truths that had remained untold for decades. But by discovering the past they come face to face with the realization their growing affections reflect what once was—and that the consequences could be just as dire. Ellen Ashe writes paranormal romance, dark fantasy and erotica. She lives vicariously through her characters. Find out more here:http://www.ellenashe.com/

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Let's hear those comments. Remember, you can win this fabulous book from Ellen Ashe! Check back next Friday to see if you're the winner.

Snow, snow and more snow...

I think I'm lacking that all important vitamin D. I need some sun! It's been snowing consistently since early December and I have to say I'm ready for Spring. Some Canadian, right? Anyhoo, I've been polishing a couple of full length novels if you're wondering why my ebooks seem to have slacked off. Full length novels seem to take me awhile to write.

This year I hope to present Forbidden Empath, Gypsy Afterglow and possibly Chandelier Evening along with Shifting Sideways Book 3: Caged Piracy. That's three full-lengths and a novella. I hope to have a few more shorts or novellas in that mix but I'm starting to get the hang of full lengths. Oh, and I have to get writing some blogs for Hitting the Hot Spot, the Total E-Bound blog. Can't forget that. Look for me there on February 1st!

The winner this week...

Pulled from the hat was the name Brandi V. Brandi, please email me at jennah_sharpe@yahoo.com to receive a copy of your book! Congratulations and thanks everyone for playing.

The new contest will be up by tomorrow (Saturday).

Jennah

Featuring...

Judith Rochelle, author of Shadow of the Hawk

www.judithrochelle.com

Remember, comment to win a copy of this fabulous book from Wild Rose Press!

About the author

I’ve had a lot of firsts in my life – first female sports report on The Michigan Daily at the University of Michigan; first woman to own a rock and roll agency in Detroit, the home of Motown; first woman president of the Pasco (Florida) Economic Development Council.
When my children were small, I satisfied my need for writing by working for weekly newspapers. I had a wild and wacky time managing rock and roll bands, then worked in fundraising, public affairs and community relations. But writing fiction was always my dream. Now my wonderful husband, David, and I are retired. We live in the Texas Hill Country and I write full time. When I’m not writing I’m an avid reader – anything and everything – and watching football, especially my beloved Michigan Wolverines.

Excerpt

He hauled the jack out of the truck bed, got down beneath the undercarriage and clamped it into place. As he began levering the handle the first fat drops of rain splattered on his battered Resistol hat and dripped onto his hands.

Great. Just damn great. Could anything else possibly go wrong?

He pumped the lever harder, anxious to get the job done. He could feel the eyes of the hawk, still in its circle of surveillance.

A jagged streak of lightning flashed across the graying sky and the heavy boom of thunder rumbled through the air, sounding a lot closer than he’d like. When he cast a look at the darkening sky he saw the hawk circle once then head off into the distance. He knew that with any kind of darkness they immediately sought shelter. To bad he wasn’t as smart as the hawk.
Jocko whinnied and shuffled his hooves restlessly.

“Easy, boy. We’ll be on our way in a minute.” I hope. With the jack finally in place, he began the task of removing the lug nuts. He had them about half done when a streak that Hawk swore looked like Thor’s own thunderbolt zapped the air. With the companion roar of thunder even closer, the rain began in earnest, pouring down over him like a waterfall. The water soaked into the ground beneath him, causing the jack to shift slightly.

Just one more damn minute. That’s all. Just one more damn minute. He worked furiously, the aged equipment balky in his hands. One more lug nut, then another. The dirt beneath him began to shift perilously and he tried to brace against the truck with his legs.

Then the next cloud burst washed away the dirt holding the jack in place, and it slipped, the truck dropping onto Hawk like a granite boulder. Blackness rushed toward him. His last thought, strangely, was of the hawk fiercely guarding his territory. From the distance came the sound of thundering hoof beats.

And the winner is...

Loretta! You win a copy of Wild Within! Please email me at jennah_sharpe@yahoo.com to receive your copy! Whoo-hoo!

Don't forget to come back tomorrow to play again in contest #2!

First Contest!

Our first guest for weekly contests is Mima! The following is a spotlight on her book Wild Within from Liquid Silver Books. Comment away to win a copy of this book. Winner will be announced on this blog on Friday, January 18th.

Mima is a dreamer in upstate NY. When people query her on what she's reading, she answers proudly and simply, “A really sexy romance.” She firmly believes women know the difference between fantasy and reality, and need both. No matter how sweet the kids, husband, mother, cats, house(work), and job are.

Mima is at runemima@yahoo.com and www.myspace.com/runemima.

Wild Within from Liquid Silver Books

KarRa is a fighter, determined to undertake the biggest battle of her life: saving her man by sacrificing herself. But when she offers herself up to save Rylan's life, she doesn't realize that her selfless act will change both their destinies forever. What she finds in the Beast cave isn't her destruction, but a rebirth. Forced to re-examine everything she thought she understood about being Rylan's woman, KarRa discovers that the hardest fight of all isn't at the end of her fist, but in her heart.

Wicked Contest at Cobblestone Press

Wicked Line
Length: 5 to 10k
Contest : January 2 – 19, 2008

Be wicked for us. We're looking for short story erotica with a very high level of sexual content within five to ten thousand words. HEA or romantic content not required. First and third person accepted (male or female POV).

First place winner will receive a standard contract, first publication slot for the Wicked Line and $100.

Other entries will be considered for publication.

Contest open to all authors currently unpublished with Cobblestone Press, LLC.

We are interested in the following genres: contemporary, historical, paranormal, BDSM, multicultural, science fiction, and fantasy.

Absolutely no fan fiction, forced seduction, rape, purple prose, pedophilia, incest, bodily functions, snuff, bestiality, and necrophilia.

Submissions should be sent to: submissions@cobblestone-press.com.

Formatting
1. Use either Times New Roman or Courier New, 12pt. font
2. All paragraphs should be indented .5 (without tabs-preferred) Double Spaced
3. One inch margins
4. Attach the manuscript as an RTF file (no other format will be opened)Include a cover letter in the body of your email, please put WICKED CONTEST in the subject line
5. On the first page of your manuscript include in the upper left corner the following: Title of Manuscript, Word Count- Calculated by your word processor program, Genre (or Line), Full Name, Pen Name (if applicable), Mailing Address, Phone Number, and Email Address

*** Regular Submissions for this line will open February 14, 2008 ***

Readers! Get ready!

Tons of surprises are in store for you! How does a free book sound? Keep visiting to find out more.

The party starts January 12th!

Phew!

Okay, Christmas is over. New Year's is over. I have my tidy little list of goals I want to accomplish this year and I'm ready to go... My books this year (should they be published) are going to be full length novels. Whoo-hoo! This is the year that I find a way to avoid the dreaded Clark Kent job.