Writer and Editor C.B. Calsing/ G.G. Royale

Cover art by Diana Bittleston Title: Ghosts, Monsters, and Men: Tales of the Supernatural By C.B. Calsing A collection of sometimes bizarre, sometimes satirical, but always haunting stories of the unexplained. Buy link Coupon Code: RY38T. Good until 1 August, the anthology is only $0.99. Check out the "Free Read!" page above for a sample story.

Don't forget to vote for your favorite cover for Ghosts, Monsters, and Men. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1W8F1XmKHtwWUWGsEJgwLeG6SODLqSbYCBBivniaTsYU/viewform July 31 I'll announce the winner, and the new anthology will go live the next day. Check back here for download coupon!

I could not have awoken to better news this morning than to find out the rights to my first collection, All Along the Pacific , had been returned to me by the publisher. This was the classiest thing they could have done, and I am so relieved. To have my first, big creative endeavor back in my own hands, to be able to work with it again and get it out to readers, is an amazing feeling. At this point, I'm just so hyper with ideas bouncing around in my head of how to make it better. To lure in those of you who bought the original, I'm going to include a new story. I haven't even thought of what it will be yet, but something unexpected...or totally expected that I overlooked before. Emperor Norton? Something "straight out of Compton"? Maybe a trip on the delta of Sacramento or twenty-six miles across the sea to Catalina. And I do believe my artist will fix us up with a new, second-edition cover.

I'm running a contest to see which of these covers should become the final choice for my next collection. Enter for a chance to win a free ebook copy!

Right now, I'm finishing up one more story for the collection. In the meantime, I thought you'd like to have a look at the beginnings of the cover art. I think this really captures the feeling of the stories... Copyright 2013 Diana Bittleston When finished, it will have full color and font and what not, but it's nice to see the process. Plus, it gives a few teasers as to the stories...

I've been sitting on a bunch of supernatural short stories for a while. Some of them have appeared in anthologies, some were accepted for dead projects, and some have never found the right home. I decided to put them all together into a collection. I hope to release it as an e-book on Smashwords later this summer. I've even contacted the artist who did the work for All Along the Pacific  for the cover art. I anticipate it will be something evocative and reminscent of pulp covers from early American horror. The artist, who happens to be my mom, even illustrated my first novella, a vampire story, when I was a freshman in high school. It's good to have long-term partners for projects like this! One story needs some fleshing out, but the rest are pretty much edited, proofed, and ready for print. I can't wait to put it, since it has been so long since I've published. I'm hoping it will reignite the writing flame this summer.

Make sure to check out all the stops on this tour. One commenter from each stop will win a box of "Pinks," which are pink fortune cookies that Ander, the main character has a fondness for. One $25 Amazon gift card given to one random commenter at the end of the tour.  http://goddessfishpromotions.blogspot.com/2013/02/virtual-book-tour-odd-job-squad-by-karl.html Blurb Thirteen-year-old Ander Cartwright is an expert on two subjects: fortune cookies and payback. Especially payback. When he’s not struggling with algebra, Ander is the leader of an anonymous revenge club that operates within the walls of Marina Middle School. Got a beef with a classmate? Shoot Ander’s crew an email and, if your case if legit, they’ll deliver some retribution on your behalf. It’s not easy to right wrongs and stay under the radar at the same time. That’s why Ander developed three simple rules designed to keep him and his friends from blowing their cover. But when Ander spots the opportu...

Leave a comment for a chance to win a $50 gift card to Amazon! Check out all the stops to improve your odds: http://goddessfishpromotions. blogspot.com/2013/01/review- tour-lords-of-prophecy-by.html Blurb The Riverton brothers have completed their training, and despite their own personal skills, they worry about the forces arrayed against them. Knowing the barrier that's kept the people of Trimoria safe for over five centuries is weakening, the brothers ready their ragtag army of humans, dwarves, and elves for battle.  In the meantime, on the other side of the ancient barrier, a growing army of demons have readied themselves for the final battle against the people of Trimoria.  As the barrier weakens, Ryan is struck by bouts of debilitating madness. As the barrier crumbles, so does the hope of Trimoria's citizens.  Excerpt A light-hearted scene where the main characters are watching their youngest siblings interacting with a mysterious young dwarf. As the soldier affirmed...

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I realized today that I've been sitting on a whole bunch of horror stories that have never seen the light of day. Most of them were accepted to various anthologies that were never published. I figured I'd put them together and release it on Smashwords. Want to write horror? Here's a book you may want to check out.

Emlyn will be awarding a $25 Amazon Gift Card to a randomly drawn commenter during the tour, so leave a comment here and check out all the stops on the tour: http://goddessfishpromotions.blogspot.com/2012/12/virtual-reviews-tour-bird-brain-books.html The Bird Brain Books Courtney Saves Christmas Courtney is a peppy young penguin who just loves exploring, and is overjoyed when she receives a compass from Santa on Christmas morning. She’s so grateful for the gift, in fact, that she just needs to give Santa a great big hug and say “Thank you!” in person. The only problem is she lives in the South Pole, and Santa is all the way on the other side of the globe! With the aid of her new compass, Courtney sets off on a journey that takes her almost an entire year. By the time she reaches Santa’s workshop, the elves are in a flurry preparing for the upcoming holiday. Unfortunately, Rudolph is feeling very sick—too sick to guide the sleigh. If Courtney can’t find a way to help, Christmas will be ...

Laurie and Kim will be awarding a $20 Amazon Gift Card to a randomly drawn commenter during the tour, so make sure to leave a comment here and visit the other stops on the tour: http://goddessfishpromotions.blogspot.com/2012/11/virtual-review-tour-dare-club-nita-by.html Series:  The Dare Club Format:  E-book & Paperback Genre: Contemporary YA, Mystery Length:  330 pages in paperback Blurb: Nita Conroy has relocated to the most boring town on the planet. That is, until would-be boyfriend Brad Keeley spills the beans about a secret group of girls known as The Dare Club. During her subterranean initiation below the high school, Nita overhears a plan by contractors and school officials to embezzle millions of dollars in grant money. When she is betrayed, The Dare Club's pranks become deadly serious. With the clock ticking, Nita will need the help of her new friends to expose the chilling plot--and hopefully survive long enough to snag a date to the homecoming dance. Exce...