Release Day Post - Mark of the Dragon - Bill Morgan and M.R Polish

Mark of the Dragon

By

Bill Morgan and M.R. Polish

In a land of warriors and dragons, 

everything is going to change...

Blurb

Countries are divided and war is raging, but none of that matters to Andra. She knows deep down that she is destined to be a dragon rider. There has never been a woman rider, but that doesn’t matter to Andra either. After her father's death, she trains harder than any man to be a worthy candidate. Even when the Aquastrian leader wants her dead, she fights back. Can she overcome traveling hundreds of miles on foot, surviving hunger, bandits, assassins and wild carnivores?

Liam is just another warrior who hopes he is worthy of the Mark of the Dragon. He must endure the long trek from Aquastra to Santerrian and avoid all people and especially those who may be hired to kill him. Meeting Andra along the way changes everything. He fights to help her and kills to protect her, but will it be enough to get them both to their dragons before it's too late?

Mysts of Santerrian World Map



Mark of the Dragon is available now on:
Kindle
Nook



About the Authors:

M.R. Polish was born in Idaho, a long, long, long, maybe not that long time ago.... Writing has always been there for her. Growing up, her mind was filled with stories, some she shared and others she filed away to write down later in life. It wasn't until 2011 that she decided to publish her stories for everyone to enjoy. Her first award and when writing became more than just an idea was in the 5th grade. She won the scary story contest for the school newspaper. It is one story she still has tucked away for memories. Her teacher told her she could be anything she wanted and that she had a talant for writing, being creative and drawing people into her stories. M.R. took that to heart and continued to write, although mostly in secret until recent years. 

Now you can find her enjoying life with her family - wrangling her four kids, setting traps in the house with toys for unsuspecting victims (aka, her husband) and writing down all her crazy and fun stories. 

"Life is too short to stand by and watch everyone else live your dreams. The bigger the dream, the bigger the adventure!" ~ M.R. Polish

You can find M.R. here:

www.mrpolishauthor.com

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Twitter @_MRPolish_

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Bill Morgan is M.R.’s dad, and if she was born that long ago, You all

should shudder at how long ago he was born. He has always been

creative. As an amateur artist and an avid woodworker, he always

could see the hidden beauty in a blank piece of paper or a piece of

wood. He joined the U.S. Coast Guard in 1986 and spent twenty years

saving lives and serving his country. He always

had stories running

around in his head, but he never tried to put them onto paper until

M.R. convinced him to do this book with her. Now he is actively

writing two additional sci-fi/fantasy novels. Hopefully she hasn’t

created a monster. Bill’s favorite thing is his family. He has a

wonderful wife, two adult daughters, four sisters, and more

wonderful nieces and nephews than you can believe. His last count

was over one hundred and he loves them all. One of his favorite

quotes comes from a movie, but it applies to writing a fictional novel

as well:

“Don’t know where we’re going, but there’s no sense in being late.”

You can find Bill here:

www.mystsofsanterrian.com

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Release Day Blitz/Guest Post/Giveaway ~ Cindy Saunders Author of Double Star

Double Star 

Cindy Saunders

(YA- Paranormal Fantasy- Available Now)

Description

She fell into his world, unaware of the key she carried and the doors it opened. A world 
where darkness waited to be set free... The wait is over.
Do You Believe?

When Cepheus, a dark god, forces seventeen-year-old Ally Ashworth off an isolated overlook, she has no idea she's falling into his world, or that the necklace she’s wearing is actually a key—one with the power to ignite the next world war. But she’s carried beyond his reach and into the one place where he’s powerless... the forest of Gilgamesh.

Ally’s never been Miss Popularity, but her outsider status takes on new meaning when she’s rescued by Liam Cheveyo and his peculiar friends. After seeing them shape-shift into their freaky animal counterparts, Ally smacks hard into a few truths—magic really does exist and, although getting there took no effort, finding her way back might be impossible.

Feelings between her and Liam begin to grow along with the realization that, in this world, she’s stronger and better... until she’s caught in a trap set by the creepy spider-boy Cepheus sends to retrieve her. But Ally’s not going down without a fight, not after learning the horrible truth about the passageways.

The survival of both worlds depends on it.


Guest Post by Cindy Saunders - The Mysteries of Vortex Sights


I believe ‘What if ...’ is a phrase most writers start with when they have an idea for a story. What if vampires really walk among us? What if there is another dimension where wizards practice their magic? What if our future holds a post-apocalyptic nation where the government exercises complete control over its people? What if there is world running in a parallel to our own, connected by portals allowing travel 

The last question cycled through my mind when I began thinking about Double Star. After all, it’s crazy to assume that our world is the only in existence, right?

On a recent trip to Sedona, we happened upon some vortex sights. I walked to the top of one located in the red rocks near Airport Road.   I noticed the Juniper trees were very twisted as I made the climb and, as I stood at the top and looked upon the beautiful landscape, I began to wonder, “what if?”

 A vortex is a funnel shape created by spiraling energy ... whirlwinds, tornados, water going down a drain. The vortexes in Sedona are thought to be swirling centers of energy emanating from the earth and I knew this had to be one of the portals in my story. After reading Double Star, a few people actually understood why I picked Sedona and I thought I might be on to something.

I began to do research on other vortex sights and discovered they create an environment that defies gravity, bends light and twists trees into contorted shapes; some think they are portals to other worlds. 

Stonehenge in England and the Great Pyramids of Egypt were thought to be built on vortex sights.  Think about it ... no one can explain how either of these was built. Stonehenge was created by a culture that left no records.  How were the stones brought to the sight and how was the monument constructed with such accuracy that it aligned perfectly with the rising and setting of the sun? It’s thought that only someone with precise astronomical knowledge could have created such a structure. Based on carbon dating of the stones, it’s estimated that Stonehenge dates back 

The Great Pyramids of Egypt are one of the Seven Wonders of the World and the only one to remain somewhat intact. It’s thought to have been built around 2500 BC. 

Coincidence???

The mathematical complexity, engineering requirements and sheer size suggest the pyramids were constructed by a civilization more advanced than what existed in that time. It’s a mystery how the enormous blocks of solid, red granite were transported to the site, cut to the precise size and carried five hundred feet to the summit. The tools of that time were not sophisticated enough to cut through these rocks. The finished pyramids contain approximately 115,000 stones, each weighing 10 tons or more. They are so close together, that a thin blade cannot be placed between them. The sides of the pyramid are lined up almost exactly with the points of the compass. The accuracy of this alignment is astounding. Research indicates that the builders knew the precise spherical shape and size of the earth and had accurately charted such complex astronomical events as the equinoxes and the lunar standstill dates.  Whoever created them incorporated precise mathematical, geographic, and astronomical information into the structure. Napolean spent a night alone in the coffer of the main chamber. When he emerged he would not speak about his experience, but only said, "You would not believe me if I told you" 

What if the Bermuda triangle is a portal and the aircraft and ships traveling through the “Devils Triangle” have disappeared into another realm? What if they are waiting for a door to open to return home?  Where on earth is Amelia Earhart?

Lots of what ifs, huh? The Double Star series contains eight such portals – some traveling into another world, some leading out of and a very special door that opens both ways.  Sedona is the only vortex mentioned in Double Star Book but these other sites will play an important role in the books to follow.

I do have one final question ... Do you believe?

About Cindy Saunders:

CINDY SAUNDERS was born in Lowell, MA. She moved to RI almost twenty-five years ago and now considers the Ocean State her home. She graduated from Bryant College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance. When she’s not reading, writing, spending time with her two teenage children (how did that happen?) or working, Cindy tracks down one of her favorite local bands and enjoys a glass of wine. She completed her first novel, Double Star, a YA fantasy, in October 2012 and is currently working on the second book in the series.

Double Star is her first novel.

Website: http://www.cleanteenpublishing.com/cindy-saunders

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doublestarbook

Find More from Clean Teen Publishing:

Facebook: Clean Teen Publishing, Gabrielle Arrowsmith, Cindy Saunders, Jon Messenger, ELE Series, Night Marchers Series, Strong Image Editing (Cover Designer), Cynthia Shepp (Editor) 
Twitter: @CleanTeenPub and follow the Clean Teen Publishing Blog
Amazon: Concealed in the Shadows by Gabrielle Arrowsmith, Wonderstruck (A Clean Teen Publishing 
Anthology), Project ELE and Night Marchers by Rebecca Gober and Courtney Nuckels

June 7, 2013: Double Star by Cindy Saunders
June 14, 2013: Wind Warrior by Jon Messenger
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Cover Reveal ~ The Fragile Things by V. Shaw

The Fragile Things 

by V. Shaw

Description

Two girls on the road to self-destruction.

A village upon the brink of collapse.

A past which refuses to die.

The beginning of an epic four-part horror serial.

At seventeen-years-old, Jennifer should have the world at her feet. Instead, she’s an ex-heroin

addict living in a council estate with Tony, her boyfriend and former dealer. Shunned by her

family and friends, she dreams of something greater than she’s been given.

Beautiful and strange, Ebony has moved in across the street. She’s just lost the one person

in her lonely existence to cancer. She’s also a centuries old vampire, struggling to cope with

murderous outbursts and the desire to be something more.

When these two lost souls meet, an unusual friendship begins.

But with the news of Morris, Tony’s sadistic best friend and drug-dealing partner, being

released from prison, Jennifer knows it’s only a matter of time before his path of vengeance

leads to her and Ebony, too.

With a cast of memorable characters, a village full of secrets, and a gripping story, The

Fragile Things is a layered tale of friendship, hope, survival and what it truly means to be

human.

Part I is available on 30th April, 2013.

 And will be FREE from Amazon for a limited

time.

Author Bio:

V. Shaw is the author of short fiction collection, The Lady of Chains and Other

Stories. Having reviewed horror films for FatallyYours.com, she now focuses on creating her

own monsters.

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