Coming in 2014!

 Books two and three, of my series "Venom", will be available in 2014. Don't have the exact dates yet, but hoping to have both of them completed before Spring. They are related to my Night Roamers series, which I WILL finish before Slade and Toxic come out.

Venom- A new set of characters in the same location, Shore Lake, Montana. To read the 20,000 short story introducing these characters, grab the book "Dark Dreams" (an anthology) available on most Ebook sites.

Looking for more Night Roamers?Check out this Ebook that features a new group of characters from Shore Lake....

Venom -

When Eighteen-year-old Melody goes missing after seeing the band Venom in concert at Club Nightshade, her cousin Chelsey decides to sneak inside of the notorious nightclub to look for answers. Little does she know that the answers she will find, are sometimes better left hidden.

Meanwhile, there's a hot new band in town and the owner of Club Nightshade wants them there permanently...

Looking for a fantastical story about pixies and magic? Check out this amazing series by Tara Maya (First Book Free!)

The first book is free in this series, so read it to discover a world of magic and adventure by the talented Tara Maya!

The Unfinished Song (Book 1): Initiate by Tara Maya

BLURB

DEADLY INITIATION

A DETERMINED GIRL...

Dindi can't do anything right, maybe because she spends more time dancing with pixies than doing her chores. Her clan hopes to marry her off and settle her down, but she dreams of becoming a Tavaedi, one of the powerful warrior-dancers whose secret magics are revealed only to those who pass a mysterious Test during the Initiation ceremony. The problem? No-one in Dindi's clan has ever passed the Test. Her grandmother died trying. But Dindi has a plan.

AN EXILED WARRIOR...

Kavio is the most powerful warrior-dancer in Faearth, but when he is exiled from the tribehold for a crime he didn't commit, he decides to shed his old life. If roving cannibals and hexers don't kill him first, this is his chance to escape the shadow of his father's wars and his mother's curse. But when he rescues a young Initiate girl, he finds himself drawn into as deadly a plot as any he left behind. He must decide whether to walk away or fight for her... assuming she would even accept the help of an exile.

EXCERPT

Blue-skinned rusalki grappled Dindi under the churning surface of the river. She could feel their claws dig into her arms. Their riverweed-like hair entangled her legs when she tried to kick back to the surface. She only managed to gulp a few breaths of air before they pulled her under again.

She hadn't appreciated how fast and deep the river was. On her second gasp for air, she saw that the current was already dragging her out of sight of the screaming girls on the bank. A whirlpool of froth and fae roiled between two large rocks in the middle of the river. The rusalka and her sisters tugged Dindi toward it. Other water fae joined the rusalki. Long snouted pookas, turtle-like kappas and hairy-armed gwyllions all swam around her, leading her to the whirlpool, where even more fae swirled in the whitewater.

"Join our circle, Dindi!" the fae voices gurgled under the water. "Dance with us forever!"

"No!" She kicked and swam and stole another gasp for air before they snagged her again. There were so many of them now, all pulling her down, all singing to the tune of the rushing river. She tried to shout, "Dispel!" but swallowed water instead. Her head hit a rock, disorienting her. She sank, this time sure she wouldn't be coming up again.

"Dispel!" It was a man's voice.

Strong arms encircled her and lifted her until her arms and head broke the surface. Her rescuer swam with her toward the shore. He overpowered the current, he shrugged aside the hands of the water faeries stroking his hair and arms. When he reached the shallows, he scooped Dindi into his arms and carried her the rest of the way to the grassy bank. He set her down gently.

She coughed out some water while he supported her back.

"Better?" he asked.

She nodded. He was young--only a few years older than she. The aura of confidence and competence he radiated made him seem older. Without knowing quite why, she was certain he was a Tavaedi.

"Good." He had a gorgeous smile. A wisp of his dark bangs dangled over one eye. He brushed his dripping hair back over his head.

Dindi's hand touched skin--he was not wearing any shirt. Both of them were sopping wet. On him, that meant trickles of water coursed over a bedrock of muscle. As for her, the thin white wrap clung transparently to her body like a wet leaf. She blushed.

"It might have been easier to swim if you had let go of that," he teased. He touched her hand, which was closed around something. "What were you holding onto so tightly that it mattered more than drowning?"

LINKS

Tara’s blog http://bit.ly/12dFdNy

Tara’s Twitter http://bit.ly/162sCtE

The Unfinished Song on Facebook http://on.fb.me/1400mMq

Amazon http://amzn.to/15ciwYc

Barnes and Noble http://bit.ly/13yM5Dr

Kobo http://bit.ly/1aFhg1P

iTunes http://bit.ly/1baddhN

Smashwords http://bit.ly/17zK8Xn

Initiate is free everywhere except on Barnes and Noble (where it’s $0.99). You can download a free .epub version via Smashwords.

Zombie Games Five (End Zone)

Now available at a special discount of only $.99 - Zombie Games Five! End Zone -  The final installment.

For Kindle - Get it here!

For Nook - Get it here!

All other readers you can get here at Smashwords.com until it hits Itunes, Kobo, Sony, etc...

Z-5 Update

Zombie Games 5 (End Zone) 

This is an update on Zombie Games, the final book in the series, which I desperately wanted to make available for October 31st. As much as I've tried to prepare the book for publication,  I'd be foolish to publish it tomorrow, just for the sake of making it available. I'm not completely happy with it, would like to make it longer, and revise some parts of the story I'm really not happy with. So, I'm changing the tentative publication day to November 15th (although I'm really hoping to have it ready by the end of next week). I will update this information next Thursday as I continue working on the last installment of the book. Again, it will be on sale for $.99 when it's released. Thanks for your understanding and I'm really sorry to those who are waiting patiently for the last book in the series. It's been a struggle to make it perfect, and that's what I am shooting for.... an ending that will be memorable.

Blood Bites - short vampire stories...

Three stories of vampires, just in time for Halloween! I have a short story called "Wicked" which I've never published before. It's related to my Night Roamer series and if you read it, you'll understand why.

This book is currently free on Smashwords.com and we are working to get it free on all other Ebook sites.

Hope you enjoy!


Also - I'm working on Zombie Games Five, and hope to have it available on October 31st for discounted price of $.99.

Five Giveaways For Halloween!

I'm giving away :

                       $100 Visa Gift Card

                       $50 Amazon Gift Card

                        (2) Audible copies of Zombie Games (Origins)

                          and one signed book of the winner's choice on October 31st, 2013

                          No Purchase Necessary! Enter to win here

Zombie Games Five - Late release sale of only $.99 end of October.

Unfortunately, there will be a delay with Zombie Games Five. It's taking much longer to write than I had initially predicted, mainly because I really want this book, which WILL be the final installment, done right, and not rushed. So, I'm going to shoot for the end of October and will offer an awesome sales price of only $.99 when it's available. I will keep you posted when it gets closer to the release date. So sorry for the delay.

Book Trailer for Blur!

Book Trailer for Blur (Night Roamers) can be found here -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyKBq3lZPG0

Tangled Fury (Coming January 2014)

I just received my cover for Tangled Fury and LOVE it!

Thanks to - Cover Art by Kellie Dennis at Book Cover By Design

http://www.bookcoverbydesign.co.uk

 

It's the story of Thane and Sera. Sorry, don't know the entire story myself yet! LOL! Let's just say they fall for each other and there is some drama involved.

Tangled Mess now Available!

Now available on Amazon (Click here)
 (and sometime today on Barnesandnoble.com)
Available 9/6 on Smashwords

Second Installment of Tangled (First book, Tangled Beauty, is FREE on Amazon right now).

Twenty-one-year-old hairstylist, Tiffany Banks, thought her life was planned out until her co-workers talk her into auditioning for American Icon, one of America’s most popular reality shows. Unfortunately, her dreams of stardom are threatened when one of the judges, a notorious bad-boy-rock-star, Ransom, appears hell-bent on making sure she doesn’t make it to the final round.

After winning American Icon four years ago and signing away his soul, Ransom’s life became a blur of booze, concerts, and women. Then, when pressured into becoming one of the judges on American Icon, he finds himself face-to-face with Tiffany, his sister's beautiful and naive friend, he takes it upon himself to stop her from making the same mistakes he did, and screwing up her life, no matter the consequences...

This book contains adult content. Recommended for ages 18 and over.

Winner of 7" Kindle Fire HD and signed copy of Blur!

Congrats to Brian Addis, my Kindle Fire winner! Watch for more giveaways in the next few months!

FREE AT LAST!!! Darlings Of Decay On Amazon

Get it FREE ON Amazon !

Get it Free On Barnesandnoble.com too !

32 Authors and filled with stories and excerpts of tales that will leave you wanting more as well as a shovel for protection... Bwahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank You

I just really want to say thank you to all of my readers, and to all of the lovely reviews I've been getting. Reading all of your kind words inspire me to keep writing. I also encourage anyone who has a passion for books and writing, to give it a try. It takes a lot of patience and time, but the rewards can be amazing. Even if you just want to write a book and give it to your family as a gift, go for it! That's how I started. I wanted to create a zombie book for my kids, through Createspace.com (where you can publish your own paperback for free through Amazon). I then decided to try and sell it through Amazon Kindle, which Createspace.com encourages. I figured, why not? The worst thing that could happen is that people will not like it, but at least I gave it a shot. And I did. I offered Zombie Games (Origins) for $.99 (the lowest price that you can sell a new book). Then, I walked away from the computer for a couple of days, basically forgetting about it.

And that's when things changed.

 When I checked back, not only did I have a few sales, but the reviews were unexpectedly great! I was shocked and couldn't believe that people actually liked my book. From that point is where my writing career took off. Now, I'm not rich and I haven't made the NY Times Bestseller List, but this fall I am quitting my day job, and writing full time. I feel blessed, and so very thankful that I have this opportunity. Not only have I met so many wonderful people but this is my dream job, and that's why I tell everyone who inspires to write- GO for it.Obviously, not everyone is going to have the same results, but you might. Heck, YOU might end up on the NY Times Bestseller List, and I really hope that you do. If I can be part of that journey, and an inspiration to you, I will be ecstatic for you! I support other authors 100% and really wish only the best.

If you have any questions about self-publishing with Amazon, sign up here for a free KDP account and you'll find all kinds of information. Also, check out the Community Discussion Boards. The authors there are also helpful.

Good luck and thanks again.

Kristen
XXOO

Vengeance

So, I released Vengeance last week at $.99 without my editor touching it yet. I did it because I wanted to keep my deadline for a special reader who sent me a very touching email. She has terminal cancer and wanted me to finish the book so she could read it on her Kindle before her time was up. I lost her email (as I was going to send her a free copy) and found that I must have deleted it in error (Dumb, dumb, dumb!). Anyway, I felt horrible, but fortunately, she sent me another email after I released Vengeance, thanking me for finishing the book. So, yes, there are errors and I'm sure I will get slack for it, but knowing that she is able to read it, that I could do this one small thing for Cynthia is all that matters. I'm truly honored.

Vengeance

Now available on Amazon, Barnesandnoble.com, and Smashwords.com! Expect to see it everywhere else in a couple weeks.

Hitler finds out Amazon hasn't price matched Darlngs of Decay for free

Awesome video on youtube about getting our book, Darlings Of Decay, price-matched for free on Amazon. It's hilarious!


Check back if you want to read it for free- hopefully it will happen before the zombie apocalypse! Darlings Of Decay On Amazon


Also today, new cover for Zombie Games Three - Dead Endz

Outstanding!

A KINDLE FIRE 7" HD GIVEAWAY!!!!!

Win a 7" Kindle Fire HD!

To say thank you to all of my readers, I'm giving away one free Kindle Fire 7" HD and a signed copy of BLUR (Night Roamers Book One).  To win, scroll to the bottom of this blog and enter the contest! Giveaway ends September 3rd, 2013.

Darlings Of Decay Now Available!!!

Zombie stories from thirty-two of your favorite female authors! (Including Henry and Mary's escape from the nursing home - A NEW Zombie Games Short Story)

Featuring -

Tamara Rose Blodgett
Vanessa Booke
Chantal Boudreau
Laura Bretz
Tonia Brown
Catt Dahman
Mia Darien
CM Doporto
Jacqueline Druga
Dana Fredsti
Belinda Frisch
April Grey
Michelle Kilmer
Rebecca Hansen
Lori R. Lopez
Suzi M.
Tara Maya
Shannon Mayer
Lyra McKen
Cynthia Melton
Kristen Middleton
Chrissy Peebles
Jeannie Rae
Suzanne Robb
Julianne Snow
Rebecca Snow
Anna Taborska
Ally Thomas
C,A, Verstraete
A.R. Von
Annie Walls
Jen Wilde

With over 325,000 words and featuring many Best Selling Female Authors of Horror, this is certainly not your typical anthology book!

Now on Smashwords.com and Amazon. 

Available For Most Ereaders.

Sit back as your favorite authors of zombie lit take you on a wild, horrifying ride that will leave you breathless. Come and meet the women who love to entertain you with their own unique versions of the zombie apocalypse.

More setbacks on Night Roamers Three....

Sorry everyone but Night Roamers Three is still being written. I'm hoping to have it done this next month and will work my butt off to finish it before the end of July. Thank you for your patience and understanding!