October 29, 2008
October 23, 2008
The Missing by Shiloh Walker
The Missing by Shiloh Walker
http://www.shilohwalker.com/excerpt_missing.htm
http://us.penguingroup.com/nf/Book/BookDisplay/0,,9780425224380,00.html?The_Missing_Shiloh_Walker
From the Publisher’s site:
Her psychic gift drove away the man she loved— and years later has drawn him back to her…As a teenager, Taige Branch hated her psychic gift. No one could understand—except for Cullen Morgan, the boy who stole her heart. He did his best to accept her, until his mother was brutally murdered—and he couldn’t forgive Taige for not preventing it.
Now a widowed father, Cullen Morgan has never forgotten Taige. But what brings her back into his life is another tragedy. His beloved little girl has been kidnapped, and Taige is his only hope of finding her. Working together against the clock, Cullen and Taige can’t help but wonder whether—if they find his daughter in time—it isn’t too late for the overpowering love that still burns between them…
My Review:
The Missing is tragically beautiful from page one until the end. Shiloh pulled me into another one of her novels and I couldn’t put it down; The Missing is just that good. I had to know what happened. Bravo Ms. Walker for yet another wonderful story.
Shiloh writes with such emotions. She knows how to break your heart and have you in tears. She takes rough situations that most writers wouldn’t touch and turns them around, making you feel so strongly for her characters you just want to be there for them. You feel like you are a part of their story and need to know more. Shiloh put me through an emotional ringer. If I wasn’t crying sad tears I was crying happy ones.
If you are looking for a light read, The Missing is not for you. BUT…if you enjoy a story with grit, determination and true love thrown in, The Missing is for you.
Shiloh’s characters are tortured, but strong. Take Taige, she has been through so much, more than even the blurb can begin to describe. Cullen starts off as a great anchor for Taige, but in the end she is his everything. These two were meant for each other. They need each other. It is shown through this lovely tale Shiloh has woven together.
October 18, 2008
I need your comments
I am addicted to writing contest. I entered a Halloween writing contest this time and in order to get to the judging round I need to be one of the top five with the most comments. Please go to this site http://sevenwickedwriters.com/2008/10/entry-6-unseen-path-by-jambrea-gaff/#comments and if you like my entry leave me a nice comment. Right now I’m in the top 3, but a couple entries are creeping up on me. lol 
Thanks!!
Release Date!
I now have a release date for my story Forever Guy that will appear in the anthology One Touch, One Glance.
DEC 9, 2008!
October 12, 2008
The Darkest Touch by Jaci Burton
The Darkest Touch
by Jaci Burton
On Sale Oct. 28th 2008
http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780440244547
From the Random House Website:
Ryder. The man was just as sexy as she remembered him:
tall, lean, and dangerous, a demon hunter with the body of a god.…
But archaeologist Angelique Deveraux has little time for lust. She’s been hiding a gleaming black diamond, a prize everyone wants—including Ryder—and now she’s running for her life. Hot on her trail is Ryder, a legendary demon hunter she desires but can’t quite trust, a man with an insatiable need for danger and a few dark secrets of his own.
As sparks ignite between the rogue hunter and his latest prey, Angie’s world is rocked again when her twin sister vanishes, stolen away by the same dark forces stalking Angie and the black diamond. With Ryder offering protection—and more—suddenly a woman who’s never trusted anyone is falling for a man who isn’t afraid of anything…except losing his heart. Now, as an all-out demon war erupts and Angie’s family secrets unravel, Ryder’s demon hunt and Angie’s quest to save her sister are about to collide. And when they do, it’ll send these two wary hearts on the wildest adventure of their lives—and maybe even save humankind in the process.…
The Darkest Touch is AWESOME! I love Jaci’s demon series because it gives you a little bit of everything. You get intrigue, romance and a little humor along with some hot passionate scenes. Plus I love how she sets you up for the next book. Sneaky is our Jaci! J She has me wanting the next book RIGHT after I finish the one I’m reading.
Ryder is smoking hot with a touch of danger and that is just how I like my men. He has a military background which is hot unto itself! He tries to be angry at Angie, but he just can’t stay away from her.
Angelique is complex with problems of her own, but man she is kick ass. I love kick ass heroines and Jaci sure knows how to write them. I think that is why I am drawn to Jaci’s books, the heroine holding her own.
The Darkest Touch is a must read and if you haven’t read the first two…what are you waiting for! Go get them all so you are caught up for the next book. Here they are listed in order.
Surviving Demon Island
Hunting the Demon
The Darkest Touch
October 10, 2008
Dare to Scare
This Halloween, as part of the Wicked and Wild Halloween Bash, we’re hosting the inaugural Dare to Scare Flash Fiction contest, right here at Playground Mystique!
Submit your 500-600 word spooky, creepy, or just plain frightening flash fiction. The winner will be chosen by reader poll, results to be announced Halloween night.
The winning story will be featured on Playground Mystique plus the author wins a treat bag that’s getting fatter by the minute (so far we have gift certificates, books, author services and more to come!). Send entries to by October 24, 2008 to: playgroundmystique-owner@yahoogroups.com. Then come by Playground Mystique between October 25 and October 31 to vote for your favorite. For all the gory details go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/playgroundmystique/files/
So give us your best shot…we dare you to scare us!
October 7, 2008
I Survived
I received my first round of edits and it wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be. First I should tell you that I love edits. You may ask why and I’ll tell you. They make my story better. Anything that makes my story is a good thing. It also helps me grow as a writer.
My husband tried to edit my story and I cried. I think because I am too close to him and what he says. If someone else edits me I take it in stride and work on sentence at a time. When anyone edits my stuff I will get that first, Oh My God feeling where your stomach drops and you think, How am I going to fix this, but then I take a deep breath and dive in.
I already turned in my first set of edits and the turn around was great because I have the second round already.
The next question you may ask is, what edits are you working on? I am working on edits for Forever Guy. My story that will appear in the One Touch, One Glance Anthology along side 15 other authors. I can’t wait until it is ready because I want to read all the other stories!
