June 2010

Sunday June 27, 2010

Announcement From Bedazzled Ink
You've been pestering us for a new book by Barbara Davies and we've got it for you and it's twice the fun. We have Frederica and the Viscountess and The Adventures of Murdering Meg together in a single book.
Perfect for the summer reading list! The ebook edition has slipped graciously out of our hands and swashbuckled it's way to the Bedazzled Book Peddler. *g* The print version will be available in a couple of weeks.
Frederica and the Viscountess
June 1815. Joanna, Viscountess Norland arrives at her brother's country residence, Thornbury Park. Her notoriety and recent exploits on the wartorn Continent precede her, and her presence in the quiet neighborhood causes quite a stir. Frederica, a close neighbor, is constantly reminded by her mother that she's getting too old to be picky about suitors. So she dutifully continues her visits to Thornbury Park to be courted by the Viscountess's dull brother-in-law. Complications arise when a friend from Joanna's checkered past, Lord Peregrine, takes a fancy to Frederica's younger sister. Frederica and the Viscountess join forces to stop a potential scandal and discover they have more in common than anyone would suspect.
The Adventures of Murdering Meg
Five years ago, plantation owner Thomas Digges and his sons left Margaret Etherege for dead. Now known as Murdering Meg, a notorious pirate, she's ready to exact her revenge on her former master. And when a brigantine sets sail for England, with Digges's nubile daughter Alice and her dowry on board, Meg decides to relieve its captain of his valuable cargo.
Visit Here for more information and to read an Excerpt.
You can buy the ebook at: Bedazzled Ink
Happy reading!
Claudia Wilde
Yield by Olansamuelle on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Classic/Alt/Complete]
The warrior surrendered as much as her broken soul would let her. Story set during The Debt II flashbacks
On the Way to Kilimanjaro by Dark'n'Light on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Uber/Alt/Complete]
Take the independent, self secure CJ, who has just been transferred from New York to Kansas City College, the young rebel is not known to be the nicest person on earth, and is not happy about being in Kansas then put her in to share a room with Qwin, the shy, emotional artist, who is very insecure and cannot find her path. The two of them are not best friends and they despise the other, so will a school trip to Kilimanjaro help them along to find compassion and friendship, or will it make a deeper rift between the two?
Fair Trade by phair on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Original/Alt/Incomplete]
A historically inaccurate tale of the woman who saved the Celts so that they could survive long enough to save civilization.
Force Of Nature by Kim Pritekel on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Original/Alt/Incomplete]
Added parts 3 and 4

Wednesday June 23, 2010

Be careful what you wish for. I wondered if it would ever warm up and now we're in the 90's with high humidity!!
Life With the Executioner by Sabru Duniz on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [alt, original]
Two women. Very different yet so much alike. Randy Savage and Andrea Ballard, otherwise known as Catcall and Sane by their gang members, are the leaders of two of the most deadliest mafias under The Executioner. They grew up under her, she made them a living...its safe to say that what Alice Cooper says, goes. Even if it means putting their lives on the line.
Branagon Series Book 1: Better The Devil You Know by Cam Taylor on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [alt, original]
Added Parts 2-4
Just a Breath Away by Coleen on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [alt, original]
Added Part 10
My Morphine by KW Jordan on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [alt, original]
PS7. 1st in the Chasing an Addiction series. Marlboro cigarettes and Jack Daniels' whiskey first and last thing and it's my morphine. She's the one that taught me that combination. She taught me how to fly. But she's not my chaser now.
Desert Dreams by Kennedy Northcutt on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [alt, original]
The War in Iraq sets the backdrop for this tale of two lost souls who find each other, and Stephens is a disillusioned flight surgeon who wants nothing more than to escape the nightmare her life has become. Chief Warrant Officer Mackenzie Papadopoulos is an ace helicopter pilot seeking action and danger, who gets assigned to Lacey's medical unit. When the two meet, sparks fly and they strike up a fast friendship that quickly turns into so much more, as war wages around them and the action heats up to dangerous proportions.
Just A Breath Away by Colleen on The Athenaeum [alt, original]
Added Part 10
Better The Devil You Know by Cam Taylor on The Athenaeum [alt, original]
Added Parts 3-5

Sunday June 20, 2010
The Secret Life of Fables by Fishermensrib on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Original/Alt/Complete]
This is the fairy tale that the Brothers Grimm never dared tell.
Angelique: Book Two by D. J. Belt on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Original/Alt/Complete]
This sequel to the story Angelique takes place in Paris about six months after the first story ends. Angelique finds that she must take up arms one more time to preserve her new life with Laurie.
The Love Story by Dark_n_light on The Athenaeum [Original/Alt/Complete]
Roxie is a ranch owner, in San Angelo, Texas, and likes to spend her relaxing time in front of her laptop. That is where she meets Summer from Dallas, Texas, they start writing to each other and one thing leads to another.
Angelique: Book Two by D. J. Belt on The Athenaeum [Original/Alt/Complete]
Sequel to Angelique, takes place about 6 months after the first story ends
United We Stand by Kennedy Northcutt on The Athenaeum [Classic/Alt/Complete]
Third story in the series

Wednesday June 16, 2010

Had a great time over the weekend watching my niece get married! And my nephew gets married in Hawaii in August!! On another note, for those educationally minded readers, on this day in 1884, the first roller coaster in America opened at Coney Island, in Brooklyn, New York. It traveled approximately six miles per hour and cost a nickel to ride!
A Licentious Affair by BlueMoonWriter on The Athenaeum [alt, original]
It's the start of a new school year and Jake wonders about any new teachers. Enter Ms. Johnson, fresh out of school.
Foxtrot by Peyton Andrews on The Athenaeum [alt, original]
A reclusive world renown opera singer finds herself entranced by a wealthy socialite. Does this herald a new chance at a full life or a memorable one-night stand? Second in the Dance series
Better the Devil you Know by Cam Taylor on The Athenaeum [alt, original]

Tuesday June 15, 2010
The Love Story by Dark'n'Light on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Uber/Alt/Complete]
Roxie is a ranch owner, in San Anglo, Texas, and likes to spend her relaxing time in front of her laptop. That is where she meets Summer from Dallas, Texas, they start writing to each other and one thing leads to another. So if you're in the mood for something romantic, this would be just the story for you.
Foxtrot by Peyton Andrews on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Original/Alt/Complete]
A reclusive world renown opera singer finds herself entranced by a wealthy socialite. Does this herald a new chance at a full life or a memorable one-night stand? Part 2 of the Dance Series.
Twisted Secrets by Mickey Minner on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Original/Alt/Incomplete]
Added part 14

Monday June 14, 2010

XENITE IN NEED
Some of you may know/remember Atlanta Pup, Sulli, who was at DragonCon every year and also went to a couple of the Orlando BardCons. She also tours seasonally with the Indigo Girls as their guitar tech, so some of you may have seen her at their concerts walking back and forth across the stage to switch out their instruments. She had a stroke this past weekend and is recovering, but will need some help with medical bills and living expenses for a while.
A paypal account has been set up by Amy and Emily (Indigo Girls) for those who would like to help out, the verified paypal addy is: SulliLove@gmail.com
Also if you'd like to send her a card you can do so here
Sulli Sullivan c/o Russell Carter Artist Management 567 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE Atlanta, GA 30312
Island Girl by Mas P Gurl on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Original/Alt/Unfinished]
Potter's Island is small. Damn small. Small enough for Joanna Larnet to not meet bossy Tereesa Lawrence until the end of a run on the beach. Is this going to be love or lust at first sight? With Joanna still having one foot in the closet and Tereesa's protectiveness of her heart, is there room for this to be anything at all?
A Chance Encounter by Bobbie Halchishak on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Original/Alt/Unfinished]
Added Part 8

Saturday June 12, 2010

So a lot has happened since I last updated....lets see I celebrated my 2 year wedding anniversary...my wife had a birthday....I finally went back to work after being out for 3 months (yuck) due to surgery....and today is BROOKLYN PRIDE!!!!! Go brooklyn!!!!! _ heartbrknbard!!!

Branagon Series Book One: Better the Devil You Know by Cam Taylor on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Original/General/Incomplete]
Better the devil you know is set in a fictional town in the South of England, called Honeyport. Colonel James Anders has set up an investiagtive agency which will take on cases the police can't or wont do. In Better the devil you know, the agents are working for an old friend of the Colonel's. Doctor Kate Levens has a stalker. While working to protect the doctor, one of the Colonel's agents, Chris Branagon, starts to question her sexuality, when she starts feeling something for the doctor's daughter. Chris has to continue to be professional while trying to come to terms with her feelings.

Wednesday June 9, 2010

Another Kind of Quest by Kate Kane on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [alt]
This story takes place immediately after Destiny and The Quest (2.12 and 2.13). A lthough Xena has been brought back to life, Gabrielle is haunted by what happened and unable to sleep, until Xena comforts her. As the trauma slowly subsides, other emotions previously undealt with begin to surface... First time story, and then some.
Force of Nature by Kim Pritekel on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [alt, original]
Added part 2
Trust our Tomorrows by Carrie Carr on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [alt, original]
Added Part 3
Peconic Haven by Capt. Esq. on The Athenaeum [alt, original]
Niamh Fitzpatrick (pronounced: Neeve) had made a nice quiet life for herself after the death of her soulmate, Tina. In the small town of Mattituck, NY, she kept busy with her store, The Wordsmith, and her family and friends. Into town comes a mysterious stranger. She makes it her mission to befriend the stranger. However, as she builds this new relationship, Niamh becomes the subject of unwanted attention by an unknown admirer.
Scarred for Life by Shea K on The Athenaeum [alt, original]
Added the Conclusion
My Name is Brianna by Rae D Magdon on The Athenaeum [alt, original]
About a MTF transsexual told from the POV of her lesbian sister. Also includes romance between two girls.
Solitary Love by Lady D on The Athenaeum [alt, original]
Angela Cougar is a guard in a ladies' prison where she meets Devyn Anders, a new inmate.
Wolf at the Door by Erin O'Rielly on The Athenaeum [alt, original]
Added Part 4
Shards by Cheyne on The Athenaeum [alt, original]
An interrogation
Ah by The Shark on The Athenaeum [alt]
This story was written as a response to OH! by Archaeobard.

Monday June 7, 2010
Peconic Haven by Capt_Esq on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Original/Alt/Complete]
Niamh Fitzpatrick (pronounced: Neeve) had made a nice quiet life for herself after the death of her soulmate, Tina. In the small town of Mattituck, NY, she kept busy with her store, The Wordsmith, and her family and friends. Into town comes a mysterious stranger. She makes it her mission to befriend the stranger. However, as she builds this new relationship, Niamh becomes the subject of unwanted attention by an unknown admirer.
The Blower's Daughter by CXW on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Original/Alt/Complete]
The loss of a first love destroys a seventeen year old girl's soul, years pass, and her mind is forever tormented throughout her adulthood. She finally makes a promise to herself, a promise of closure, and she ventures to the place where her story of tragedy began. But when acting on her pledge she is startled by a life-changing surprise. Perhaps all isn't what it seems; perhaps love is never fully or completely lost...
Force of Nature by Kim Pritekel on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Original/Alt/Unfinished]
Synopsis pending
Infamia by Vivian Darkbloom on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Conqueror/Alt/Unfinished]
Added part 10

Thursday June 3, 2010

I just watched a deaf man audition for "So You Think You Can Dance", and doing better than a lot of the hearing candidates. How great is that, even though he didn't make the cut!
Cassey and Toni - Five Stories About Two Women in Love by Norsebard on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [uber, original]
A collection of five stories chronicling the lives of two women over a period of nearly two years. When Cassey Peters split from an abusive relationship, she had no way of knowing that she'd soon find genuine happiness and true love in a truck stop in New Mexico - nor that they would appear to her in the shape of Toni Willis, an intriguing truck driver on her way to San Diego...
Twisted Secrets by Mickey Minner on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [alt, original]
Added Part 13
Death Wears Yellow Garters by Rae D. Magdon on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [alt, original]
Revised version - when Jay Buchanan agreed to accompany her wealthy girlfriend, Nicole Fox, to a birthday dinner, she never expected the night to end with a murder. Now, Nicole's grandfather has been poisoned, and the only clue on the scene is a yellow garter. It's up to Jay and her crazy Aunt Mimi (who is a little too fond of detective stories) to solve the mystery... if the police don't charge them with stalking first.