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As most of you know, I usually write full length novels. But sometimes, I have an idea for a nice short story.

And that’s the case with Moonlight and Shadows.

If you’ve never been out at night, in the high desert around southwestern Wyoming, you simply can’t imagine the magical feel of the area. In the moonlight, everything appears as shades of gray in a world of shifting shadows. It seems that nearly anything could happen out there.

If you get far enough way from town, there is nothing and nobody except the wind in the sage brush and the moonlight casting shadows all around. You may see the occasional jack rabbit or hear the coyotes in the distance, but it is a different world out there. Some people find it intimidating or spooky. Some people hate the sound of the wind.

I’ve always found it a place of mystery and magic. But can you really trust your eyes in the moonlight?

So here is my little story for you. As you might expect, it is paranormal in nature. Meet our MC who is a DEA agent hoping to be on time for a meeting with an informant. And of course, everything is going wrong on this particular evening. But I don’t want to give it all away. And at some point, I may turn it into a full length novel. Who knows?

So go on over to Vocal.Media and click on Moonlight and Shadows. Of course, I would love it if you checked out a few of my other stories there as well.

Wishing you a wonderful, peaceful, and happy weekend.

And as always,

Don’t Forget…

…to Share the Romance…

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I don’t normally enter writing contests or challenges. They’re just not my thing. But recently I saw a challenge on Vocal.Media that sparked my interest.

Called The Little Black Book Challenge, it invited you to submit a short story which in some way revolved around a little black book. Why this interested me, I’m not sure.

So I sat down and wrote a short story, coming in just under the word limit–did I mention I normally write tomes?

Anyway, it has been reviewed and submitted to the challenge. Now all I need to do is get it out to the world to read.

Which is where you come in.

Go over to the challenge and take a look at it. If you like the story, please make sure to give it a Like on the page. And share it with your friends!

The Reward. By Mellie Miller at VocalMedia.

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Yes! it’s that time of year at Smashwords–promotion time!

Between December 25, 2018 and Jan 01, 2019, all of my books will be available for FREE! So if you’ve thought about trying them out, but just weren’t sure, now is the time.

You can’t lose.

So go over to Smashwords and take a look!

(Gambler’s Folly is not yet available on Smashwords, but Dante’s Angel is!)

Happy Holidays!

Speranza the Series

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Where else can you find me online?

How about Google +?

https://plus.google.com/u/0/+MellieMiller

Follow me on Twitter!

Amazon

http://bit.ly/Mellie_Am

Smashwords

http://bit.ly/MellieMiller_SW

And don’t forget Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/meleighscreatons

https://www.facebook.com/SultonnaNadine

Bookmaester

http://bookmaester.com/?a=details&u=MellieMiller

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CommercialThought you’d never ask. Since I joined the Reading is Retro Summer Challenge, I’ve read 11 books, so far, not including some old favorites. You know. Those “go-to” books when you want to read, but nothing new. No surprises.

And I did promise to share in my last post.

So here goes! See something interesting? Follow the link.

  1. Skin Deep (http://amzn.com/0373470509),
  2. Snowed In (http://amzn.com/B007C1WHHO)
  3. Darkness Before the Dawn (http://amzn.com/0989678636)
  4. Suite Dreams (http://amzn.com/0061688061)
  5. Purple Death (http://amzn.com/1499131801)
  6. The Blessing Way—Tony hillerman– http://amzn.com/0061808350
  7. Beautiful, Broken Me– http://amzn.com/1514659875
  8. Book of Night With Moon– http://amzn.com/0446673021
  9. A Cat on a Winning Streak– http://amzn.com/0451180828
  10. Sanctioned Kill—CR Hiatt– http://amzn.com/0976142384
  11. Deadrise by Robert Blake Whitehill– http://amzn.com/1938701399

And of course, there are always the books in the Esperance Series: Jareth, First Lord and Viviane, First Lady.

http://www.amazon.com/Jareth-First-Lord-Esperance-Book-ebook/dp/B00YD5WYYS

http://www.amazon.com/Viviane-First-Lady-Esperance-Book-ebook/dp/B010MMQVZI/

Not to mention, Gambler’s Folly.

http://www.amazon.com/Gamblers-Folly-BookStrand-Publishing-Romance-ebook/dp/B00EKWRB3S/

So, what are you reading this summer? You can comment below, or join me on Facebook!

https://www.facebook.com/MeleighsCreations

Talk to you again soon.

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Everyone understands promotion is important to authors. But where do you go? Check out this article from Jerri Hines.

Write a Good Book and they will read…with the right Promotion!

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Black and whiteLooking for something to read? Look at Gambler’s Folly.
“Awesome read! This book is smoking hot in an unexpected, underworld kinda way. I didn’t have to read several chapters in before I became totally engrossed. The Author’s engaging style captivated me before the 1st paragraph was done. Gambler’s Folly is a page turner, a bestseller, a literary Hidden Gem at its finest! I can’t wait to read the next book by Mellie Miller.” Review by Katandra Shanel Jackson on Goodreads.

So give it a try!
http://www.bookstrand.com/gamblers-folly

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mem-gamblersfollySensuous Promos is featuring Gambler’s Folly on their page today. So go over and take a look.

If you don’t have your copy of Gambler’s Folly yet, there is a link on the page. Or go to: http://www.bookstrand.com/gamblers-folly.

Go on over to Sensuous Promos!

 

http://sensuouspromos.blogspot.com/2013/09/book-spotlight-gamblers-folly-by-mellie.html

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While I took a break from writing, I pulled up some of the books I’ve been meaning to read. The first of these was Coconut Badger, by mark McNicol.

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Coconut Badger was a a great read. A dark story of a troubled youth, it pulled me into the story as it gained momentum right up to the last page. This book is a page-turner. I finished it in two sittings.

http://www.amazon.com/Coconut-Badger-ebook/dp/B0053IWMB4/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1

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If you’re looking for something in the romantic line, check out my book, Gambler’s Folly. It has a 5 star rating on Goodreads.

http://www.bookstrand.com/gamblers-folly

Ciao amici!  Have a great weekend.

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Black and whiteGambler’s Folly is at #3 on the top 25 Best Sellers for Bookstrand’s Mainstream imprint during the last 30 days.

And it’s #10 over the past six months!

A paranormal fantasy romance, Gambler’s Folly is set on another world–a world of pleasure and vices. Here, Karianna’s husband loses her in a bet–to the biggest mob boss on the planet.

Divorced, married and widowed in under 48 hours, Karianna struggles to adjust to her new life, as the mystery woman who won Damiano Leone’s heart.

Follow them as they discover their love for each other against the background of a takeover attempt by Damiano’s rivals in the underworld.

http://www.bookstrand.com/gamblers-folly

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Get it today!

Ciao amici miei,

a tardi…

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