Mountain's Echo by Debbie Gould

Now available in print as well as ebook format!

Maggie and Jake had a past ten years ago that neither wanted to ever revisit. But when Maggie's brother, Scott, is severely wounded, Jake has to call Maggie for help.

After a ten year absence, Maggie and Jake are thrown together again in an intense struggle to save not only her brother, but themselves, as the men after Jake and Scott are closing in.

The two must find a way to work through the betrayal of the past and work together to save their future. Will betrayal be a thing of the past or part of the future?

Available from Red Rose Publishing.

Get ready for Sunday dinner with these winning entries:

From Angela Stubbs:

Roast lamb with roast potatoes and gravy, Yorkshire pudding, with pears and ice cream for desert.

• Add a little cooking oil and cover in foil


• Cooking time: 20 minutes per pound plus an additional 20 minutes.


• Peel and chop the potatoes for mashing.


• Peel and chop the swede and the carrots.


• Shell the peas.


• Put the vegetables on 40 minutes before the meat is ready.


• Prepare Yorkshire pudding and gravy.

From Beth Quigley-Ward:

Stew and dumplings.

• Brown at least a pound of stew meat (if desired).
  
• In a Dutch oven, combine 4 cups of water, meat, carrots, 3 or 4 potatoes, packet of Lipton onion soup, dash of allspice, dash of paprika, salt and pepper. (The amount of allspice and paprika would depend on your taste.)


• Cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. (You might need to add more water toward the end of the cooking time.)


• About 10 to 15 minutes before stew is done make dumpling using 2-1/2 cups bisquick and 2/3 cups milk. (Mix until soft dough forms.) Drop by spoonfuls on top of stew. (Do not drop directly into liquid.) Cook uncovered on low 10 minutes. Cover and cook 10 minutes more.

Night Ship to Never by David C. Kopaska-Merkel & Kendall Evans

"A must read for any lover of fantasy, science fiction or poetry."

A word from Richard H. Fay:

While mainstream poetry may explore the world around us, speculative poetry explores the farthest reaches of human imagination, and beyond. With roots sunk deep in the mythic and folkloric ballads of yore, and branches stretching high into the endless skies of fantasy and science-fiction, speculative poetry possesses a rich heritage and an exciting future. I truly believe that this particular poetic form is entering a golden age, due in no small part to the contributions made to the genre by David C. Kopaska-Merkel and Kendall Evans.

Many talented poets currently practice the craft of speculative verse composition. Kopaska-Merkel and Evans number among the most accomplished of that unique breed of modern bard. Both have had a plethora of poems published in various science fiction, fantasy, and horror venues. Both are award-winning poets; one of their previous collaborative efforts, "The Tin Men", received the Science Fiction Poetry Association's 2006 Rhysling Award for Best Long Poem. Both use verse to ask the eternal speculative question: what if? Whether it be mythology mixed with a dash of paleontology and a heaping spoonful of the bizarre, or astronomy drenched in a hearty helping of planetary personification, their poems satisfy a craving for the fantastic. Their works transport us to a strangely different but faintly familiar universe, a reality consisting of wild worlds and fractured futures. A diverse array of perspectives introduce us to odd characters, weird robots, and wondrous creatures.

So read on, my fellow speculative poetry aficionados. Get carried far, far away by the works within. Discover distant space and time. Let your imaginations soar!

Beautifully illustrated by Richard Svensson.

Available from Diminuendo Press, an imprint of Cyberwizard Productions.

Also available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

Asulon by Bill McGrath

"Bill McGrath's Asulon is the first book of a fantasy trilogy entitled The Sword of Fire. Aimed primarily at young adults, the book is written in such a way as to make biblical history and Christian morality exciting to a notoriously difficult group to reach." Read the full review at Breakpoint.org.

Available from Amazon, Target, and Barnes & Noble
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Visit Pekiti where you can get Asulon along with a martial arts DVD for only $20.00.

Visit the official page of The Sword of Fire.

Bonus: Visit my Sword of Fire page to hear an audio presentation by professional voice over artist James H. Brinkley, brought to you by Carpe Diem Productions.

Laughs from Corn Country by Ron Berry

'G' rated and suitable for the whole family! 

Laughs from Corn Country is a collection of short stories that are, well, corny. Over one hundred and twenty pages of humor sure to tickle the funny bone.

Read an excerpt on the author's blog. (Tip: Search for "Bottoms Up".)

Available in paperback from Lulu.
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Download the ebook and get laughing right away!

Rattlesnake Jam by Margot Finke

"A Rhyming Romp of a Tale" 

For year-after-year, our crazy old Gran 
Nagged Pa into filling her best cooking pan 
Gran cooked up some doozeys but her best of all scam 
Was the bottling and selling of rattlesnake jam.

Beautifully illustrated by Kevin Scott Collier.
Published by Guardian Angel Publishing.

Available in Softcover, Download, or on CD.

Buy the softcover from the author's website and receive a personal autograph, a bookmark, a coloring sheet and even a link to hear Margot read the book!

Be sure to visit Margot Finke's of Books for Children where you'll find lots of stuff to see and do. There's even a few authentic rattlesnake recipes from Gran's Kitchen!

Read Sally Murphy's "7 Questions" interview with Margot.

Catch Margot on Don McCauley's Author's Radio Show January 12.

Mountain's Echo by Debbie Gould

Maggie and Jake had a past ten years ago that neither wanted to ever revisit. But when Maggie's brother, Scott, is severely wounded, Jake has to call Maggie for help.

After a ten year absence, Maggie and Jake are thrown together again in an intense struggle to save not only her brother, but themselves, as the men after Jake and Scott are closing in.

The two must find a way to work through the betrayal of the past and work together to save their future. Will betrayal be a thing of the past or part of the future?

Available from Red Rose Publishing.

Enter to win a signed copy of Mountain's Echo!

Simply:

1. Send your best Sunday Dinner recipe to MountEcho2006@yahoo.com with "Contest" in the Subject line.
   
2. Explain what intrigues you most about Infidelity, Debbie Gould's other book available from Red Rose Publishing. Excerpts can be found on the publisher's website or the author's.

The recipes will be tested by the author's husband on Saturday January 10, and two winners will be chosen the next day. One winner will be drawn from entries submitted by those belonging to the Amethsyt Winters group, so if you are a member of this group, be sure to mention the fact in your email.

Princess Emily and the Secret Library by Mary Balfanz

“Princess Emily was a lucky girl. Her mother and father, the king and queen, loved her very much. She wore beautiful clothes and had everything a princess might want. Princess Emily also had a secret—she loved to explore her home, Castle Clarion. To Emily it was a magical place.”

Emily would soon discover how magical the castle is. . .

This colorful, 32-page children's picture book, the first of the "Princess Emily" series, is available from Willow Brook Publishing. Visit the publisher's website to read an excerpt and order a signed copy with free shipping.

Read an article about the author and her book at the Mundelein Review.

Summer's Story by Nancy Famolari

Summer's father, a famous racehorse trainer, is dead; his only asset, a fabulous trotter. Two men offer help to get the horse to the races. Summer refuses Ned, owner of Golden Oaks, blaming him for her father's death. Davis, a famous racehorse driver, wins her heart, but deserts her after she suffers a serious accident on the track. Behind the scenes, Max, a wealthy owner, will do anything to get the horse for his stable. Can Summer get her trotter to the winner's circle and most important will she find love?

Now available from Red Rose Publishing.

Author Nancy Famolari answers questions:

1. What inspired you to write this story? Summer's Story takes place in the fast paced world of harness racing. For fourteen years, my husband and I had a small Standardbred breeding farm in New Jersey. We raised and raced these marvelous horses. Harness racing is very exciting. There are many heart warming stories about an owner or trainer believing in their horse and against the odds getting the horse to win a big race. This is what happens in Summer's Story. There are also people who take advantage of both horses and people for personal gain, not caring the least about how the horse is affected. I believed these elements would make a good novel. I hope people agree.


2. Do you have a favorite character? Summer Langston is my favorite character. She's a very determined lady who cares about her horse, Meadow, and overcomes severe personal and professional obstacles to get her horse to the winner's circle. In the process, she learns something about herself and how to give and receive love. I like the fact that she's gutsy and doesn't give up easily.

Visit the author's website.

The Key to Life is. . .Balance by Melissa Stone

"Not just a book but a yearlong journey to enlightenment" by Melissa Stone

Fifty two "Weekly Oms" to help you find balance. 

This book has one year of inspirational, spiritual passages with a workbook to help you close the gap to walking your talk, feeling completely totally alive and in balance. This book offers easy and quick solutions to reduce stress and help with sleep, depression, weight issues and addiction. The exercises are easy to use and take only minutes a day. You will see results quickly while having fun. A must read for anyone and everyone!

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