AUTHOR AND MUSICIAN, SHANE WILSON WINS TWO BOOK AWARDS FOR HIS CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED NOVEL, THE SMOKE IN HIS EYES
Award-winning author and musician Shane Wilson has won two Awards at the prestigious event, BookFest this past weekend—both were for his journey of music and magic, The Smokein His Eyes. The book placed second in Contemporary Fiction and third in Coming-of-Age Literary Fiction. The double win is a first for this up-and-coming author and is the latest highlight in a number of accomplishments including critically acclaimed reviews by Top 100 Amazon Book Reviewer, Grady Harp and critically acclaimed North American reviewer and blogger, Anthony Avina.
Second Place Award
Contemporary Fiction
Third Place Award
Coming of Age Literary Fiction
“Skillfully written with a fine sense of cadence, this is an impressive book by an author of authority – a successful entry into the world of magical realism attuned to music!”, Grady Harp, Reviewer Top 100 Amazon Reviewer
OTHER WORKS BY SHANE WILSON:
Alan –a heart-broken and stubborn computer programmer–took much in his life for granted, including the vast supply of water in his town. But when the rains stop falling and the rivers dry up, he begins to realize how temporary it all can be. His life begins to unravel as, across town, a sinkhole threatens to swallow every bit of the place he has come to call home.
COMING SOON:
THE WOMAN WITH A THOUSAND FACES!!
Fall 2022
ABOUT SHANE:
Shane Wilson is a storyteller. No matter the medium, the emphasis of his work is on the magical act of the story, and how the stories we tell immortalize us and give voice to the abstractions of human experience. His first two contemporary fantasy novels as well as a stage play, set in his World of Muses universe, are currently available.
Born in Alabama and raised in Georgia, Shane is a child of the southeastern United States where he feels simultaneously at-home and out-of-place. He graduated from Valdosta State University in South Georgia with a Masters in English. He taught college English in Georgia for four years before moving to North Carolina in 2013.
Shane plays guitar and writes songs with his two-man-band, Sequoia Rising. He writes songs as he writes stories–with an emphasis on the magic of human experience. He tends to chase the day with a whiskey (Wild Turkey 101) and a re-run of The Office.
Shane’s novels are A Year Since the Rain (Snow Leopard Publishing, 2016) and The Smoke in His Eyes (GenZ Publishing, 2018). Shane’s short story, “The Boy Who Kissed the Rain” was the 2017 Rilla Askew Short Fiction Prize winner and was nominated for a 2018 Pushcart Prize. An adaptation of that story for the stage was selected for the Independence Theater Reading Series in Fayetteville, NC. More information about Shane can be found at: Shane Wilson Author
To request additional review copies or an interview with Shane Wilson, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com / 403.464.6925.
Not from the war I’m bringing. Remember when I said friendly and fae don’t usually go together? Yeah, I shouldn’t have forgotten that little fact.
That godsdamned fae better watch his back because everything I’ve fought so hard for is on the line. I’ll tear his world apart before I let him ruin mine.
Hell hath no fury like a stubborn phoenix with a whole lot of anger issues.
Will Veronica finally get her happy ending… …or will she have to make the ultimate sacrifice to save the people she loves?
Curl up, get comfy, and have the tissues ready.
WINGS OF MERCY is the 7th and FINAL book in The Last Phoenix series, an urban fantasy romance containing fast-paced action, snarky humor, portal travel, a variety of shifters, a hearty dose of swearing, and a healthy splash of fated mates romance.
Sorry if this post is a bit gory, but I just went through a retinal detachment and it ain’t fun. I still have the gas bubble in my left eye that I’m dealing with. Just hope it’s not permanent. If you’ve had this type of procedure, please let me know.
I saw everything the Doc did during my surgery. OMG. He told me that not everyone sees all of the procedure. Well, wasn’t I so lucky. Not. Anyway, here are some free short stories to enjoy.
Winner of the Colorado Indie Author Project award for Adult Fiction!
Hell is not what you think … It’s bone-chilling.
Gabe is a good guy making the best of eternity in a place not known for its hospitality — until he is recruited by Judas Iscariot (yes, that Judas) to join a sect of double agents dedicated to sabotaging the mayhem being released on Earth.
Armed with a skill set of irritating quips and zero knowledge of the modern world, Gabe must figure out how to work with his beautiful, tough-as-nails partner without botching the mission or revealing his true identity.
If this unlikely hero can’t figure it out before disaster strikes, facing the wrath of Hell will be the least of his worries …
If you like snarky characters and dark humor, then you’ll love The Nine, the first book in the action-packed, supernatural Judas Files urban fantasy series. Series now complete!
Something is terribly wrong in the nation’s oldest national park.
Horrific deaths have occurred throughout Yellowstone and everyone believes that a monstrous grizzly bear is on a rampage. Scientific evidence suggests another terrifying conclusion. For Chief Ranger Glenn Merrill, putting an end to the mysterious deaths is more than just his job, it is a mission that will take him to the brink of death and shatter the foundation of his beliefs.
Apparition Lake plunges Glenn, his full-blooded Shoshone friend Johnny Two Ravens, and Jennifer Davies, an aggressive young biologist, into a world of Indian mysticism where mankind and nature struggle for control of Mother Earth. Apparition Lake races through its supernatural tale of an environment that has “had enough” and the Native American spirit it uses to mete out its revenge.
My Review:
If you’ve never visited Yellowstone, this book will make your want to grab your RV and get traveling. The beautiful descriptions of the various park features reads like a travel brochure.
What I liked about this story was the Native American history and lore. You can tell a lot of research went into the story. I also liked that it wasn’t just the ‘white man’ who mistreated Mother Earth but the present Indians as well. There are always two sides to a coin. Out of the characters Silverbear effected me the most, and I cried for his plight.
Let’s not forget this is a horror story and like all horror stories, there are gruesome deaths. There were several points where I held my breath hoping they/it wouldn’t be next. Whew!
What I didn’t like was this disconnect I felt with some of Glenn’s reactions to Jennifer and Two Ravens. They felt out of character. I’ve read several of Doug’s books but none of Dan’s. Maybe it’s the co-author thing that made me feel that way. Regardless, it didn’t take away from my enjoyment of the story.
If you love Native American lore, the supernatural and a good horror story, you would enjoy this book. Unfortunately, it’s no longer available. I waited to long to read and review it, but I would’ve gave it 5 golden eagle feathers.
Telling the Complicated History of the Caribbean Through the Eyes Of Two Sets of Siblings
Released and published by Inklings Publishing
The book is available worldwide in e-format
Book Description:
Dinny and her brother make their escape from slavery on the pirate ship the Hades. It is the last place in the world Dinny imagined she’d meet the love of her life. Lei, a Chinese exile, recognizes Dinny as the woman of his destiny. But their new life is shattered when her former owner seeks his revenge. With the help of their friends, family, and colleagues, Dinny and Lei will face the challenges of finding love and happiness in the Caribbean world of the 17th century.
Enjoy this erotic historical romance with true-to-life relationships of both heterosexual and LGBTQ partnerships.
Daughter of Hades first depicts the story of Dinny and Jimmie, twin brother and sister who have grown up as enslaved people on a plantation in Barbados. When Dinny’s life faces more threats as the master’s infatuation with her grows, the siblings make their way onto a pirate ship. Though safety will not come yet for the two siblings, it seems that love is in the cards for at least one of them, as Dinny falls in love with a Chinese sailor named Lei.
The storyline alternates with another set of siblings: two brothers named Ivan and Pax as they desperately try to make their way to Jamaica. The two storylines eventually clash and the two sets of siblings are faced with a Rolodex of suspenseful events that bring to light pain, romance, and survival, in any condition.
The book gets its inspiration from the long and harrowing history of slavery in the Caribbean. It is one of the most exciting historical fiction novels with a story that is still relevant today.
But Daughters of Hades is much more than a lesson of Caribbean history and the effects slavery has on these siblings. At its core, it is a fight for survival and revenge captured in its more pure state, and a historical romance that shows people can find love even in the strangest of places, or the strangest of situations.
“An engaging, swashbuckling tale of love and revenge during the age of piracy.” – Kirkus Reviews
“Little fills us in on the important Caribbean history and how the rules of a terrible trade system changed from one island to another. Envisioning the beautiful settings of Jamaica and Barbados and recognizing their histories illuminates a truth that readers will really benefit from knowing.” – Jaylynn Korrell (Independent Book Review)
About Mack:
Mack Little grew up in the Deep South and has accumulated a vibrant experience which she often emulates in her storytelling. Her studies in International Politics and service in the Army have given her impressive perspectives to bring to her novels new layers of intrigues and twists, which are all quite prevalent in her latest novel, Daughter of Hades.
To learn more about the book and its author, please contact Mack Little at info@Mack-Little.com
To request additional review copies or an interview with Mack Little, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com / 403.464.6925.
The book is available worldwide in paperback and e-format
Book Description:
Roberto Duran, intrepid Houston attorney, is called in to help clear the name of a young Mexican socialite who is caught at Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport with cocaine in the lining of his luggage. As the grandson of Don Jose, owner of Bancomer, he swears the drugs are not his. Don Jose believes him and hires Roberto Duran. Together with the help of private investigator Luis Gil, Roberto delves into the world of the Mexican cartels to find the evidence he needs to clear his client, but will Roberto survive and arrive in time to put his case on at court?
More Books in The Series:
Roberto’s life is in danger. His role in the acquittal of Manolo has earned him the wrath of the mysterious Cesar. As the intrepid attorney goes about his mundane life, helping his clients and reconnecting with old friends, he must guard against attack. Will Roberto survive this cold-blooded killer’s vendetta? Join Roberto in this second installment of the Roberto Duran series. Discover his earlier exploits in Payback.
About Ramon:
Ramon del Villar is a lawyer, a black belt in karate, a teacher and the author of a legal thriller. But his day job is as chief interpreter for the United States Courts for Southern District of Texas. His published works include a short story in Eclectically Criminal and a non-fiction text, Anatomy of a civil lawsuit.
To request additional review copies or an interview with Ramon, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com / 403.464.6925.
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