Posted in Fantasy Fiction, paranormal fantasy, Paranormal fantasy, tagged Barnes and Noble, Books2Read, eBook, humor, magic, New release, paperback, Sultonna Nadine on November 28, 2023| Leave a Comment »
1 day until Release Day!
Can you believe it? I’m about to unleash Whiskey Jug Genie on the world.
An old, dusty whiskey jug.
A cursed genie.
A London apothecary owner.
What could possibly go wrong?
Go over and pre-order your copy today!
#humor #fantasy #magic #indieauthor
Whiskey Jug Genie, written by my alter ego, Sultonna Nadine!
And as always,
Don’t Forget…
…to Share the Romance…
Posted in Fantasy Fiction, fiction, paranormal fantasy, tagged Books2Read, djinn, eBooks, fantasy, Genie, magic, Pre-order, Sultonna Nadine, Whiskey Jug Genie on November 15, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Well, now is the time!
My alter ego, Sultonna Nadine, has a new book, Whiskey Jug Genie, ready for pre-order. Right now it’s in ebook format, but will soon be available in print as well.
So, what is this book?
Imagine an old whiskey jug, dark brown, and salt glazed from somewhere in the late 19th or early 20th century. Now imagine a young apothecary owner touring the American Southeast, who collects old jugs and bottles to decorate his shop. And he falls in love with this jug.
What he doesn’t know is that it holds one of the djinn–a genie–inside. Trapped inside. By a curse some 200 years ago. A genie who has been out of touch with the world for around 200 years.
Now imagine the shop owner and the jug in a London apartment, as he unstops the jug and releases a redneck genie into the modern world. A genie who insists his name is Bubba, and who can’t get too far away from his jug because of the curse.
While Martin may have a bit of magical and psychic ability, he knows nothing about curses. And Bubba knows nothing about electricity, automobiles, television, or telephones. To him, the whole world is run on some weird form of magic.
Join these two as they try to sort out this curse, while Bubba learns about the world of the 21st century. And as Martin tries to kindle more of a romance with a lovely lady who doesn’t know anything about magic or the djinn.
Where can you pre-order?
Whiskey Jug Genie is available at Books2Read! with links to all the retailers listing it.
So come on in and join the fun as these three try to unravel the problems brought about by a redneck genie in London!
And as always,
Don’t Forget…
….to Share the Romance…
Posted in Fantasy Romance, Mainstream sensual, Mellie Miller, paranormal fantasy, Paranormal romance, Romance, tagged Amazon, Esperance, Gambler's Folly, magic, mellie miller, paranormal fantasy romance, Series, stand alone, Sultonna Nadine on August 1, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Here it is August already and summer is in full swing down here in the Southeast. We haven’t had any rain in a few days and the temperatures are rising. But where has the summer gone?
I don’t know about where you live, but around here, school starts in August. In some areas, it starts as early as August 5. So everywhere in town is slammed with people trying to get their school shopping done. It is a crazy world out there.
But, with school starting, why don’t you sit back with a cold drink and a good book? With the kids in school, now’s the time to catch up on your reading.
Check out my books on Amazon for paranormal fantasy romance. Or check out Sultonna Nadine–my pen name for stand alones–for a bit more magic!
Esperance — a more frontier-like world where paranormal abilities abound.
Gambler’s Folly–a vacation planet with hunky shifters as Interpol agents, fighting crime and finding soulmates.
Master of the Fleet–an alternate universe of the Pacific Northwest, where magic is all around, but doesn’t seem to help Richard’s love life.
There you have it–a total of eight books to choose from.
So what are you waiting for?
Grab yourself a cold drink, find a comfy spot, sit back and take a virtual vacation to a mystical world.
And remember,
Don’t Forget…
…to Share the Romance…
Posted in Book Sale, Mainstream sensual, tagged #fantasy, indie author, magic, paranormal, romance, Smashwords, Summer Book SAle on June 19, 2023| Leave a Comment »
With June nearly over and July approaching it’s time for the Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale!
What’s included?
For a start, all my books!
All the authors on Smashwords have the chance to offer their books at a discount during the month long sale.
Where do you go?
For my books, go to my Smashwords profile.
For all the rest, follow the link in the image below!
And remember,
Don’t Forget…
…to Share the Romance…
Posted in Book Sale, Fantasy Romance, Paranormal romance, tagged Book Sale, Book Series, Fantasy romance, IndiAuthor, magic, mellie miller, Self published author, shape shifters, Shifters, Smashwords on July 25, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Time for what you ask?
The Book Sale over at Smashwords!
Yes, the sale ends on July 31, and then all my books will go back to their normal prices.
So if you’ve never read one of my books, or if you need to finish a series but were waiting to save money, now is the time.
I have two series, Gambler’s Folly and Esperance. Six books in all and all on sale for just $0.99 each.
I also have Master of the Fleet, a stand alone under the name Sultonna Nadine. It is also available right now for $0.99.
And what else can you get these days for less than a buck?
So head on over to Smashwords and find something you like.
Gambler’s Folly features shape shifters on a futuristic world,.
Esperance is more laid back, but with psychic Talents in abundance.
Master of the Fleet is a world where magic is real, but doesn’t seem to help Richard’s love life.
Just click on this link to go to my profile page. Then scroll down and find the book or series you want. Books are available in several different e-formats.
What are you waiting for?
Wishing you happy reading and a wonderful week.
And as always,
Don’t Forget…
…to Share the Romance…
Posted in Fantasy Romance, Paranormal romance, Romance, tagged Book Series, Esperance, Fantasy romance, Green Man, magic, mellie miller, Morgan, Pixie on March 25, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Can you believe it?
With the weather we’ve been having, I’m not too sure. A few days ago it was nearly 80 degrees when the Bear and I went walking. Yesterday’s highs were in the 60’s, and it got down to 38 degrees this morning. Glad I didn’t plant anything yet.
Anyway, how is everyone else out there? And more importantly, what are you reading?
I’ve been into cozy mysteries lately, and reading the Knitorious Murder Mystery series, by Reagan Davis. As a knitter, I love the way she weaves the skill into her stories.
But if you’re looking for something more along the lines of fantasy romance, with a little paranormal or magic thrown in, check out my book, MORGAN–The Pixie and the Green Man.
You can check out the video on YouTube!
Let me tell you about Morgan.
In the first book of the Esperance series, Morgan is introduced as a secondary character. When Jareth went to Clan Belfort to demand repayment of stolen goods, part of the penalty for ignoring his previous communications was The Choosing–a tithe of marriageable women to take back to his clan.
Morgan volunteered to go with him in order to get away from an abusive family situation. But shortly after arriving in her new home, she is assaulted by a young man who’s invitations she had declined. Two men passing the area came to her rescue and when she’s recovered, she testifies at the young man’s trial, but she is even more hesitant around the male of the species.
We don’t hear too much more from Morgan after this, but her story intrigued me. I decided to give her a book of her own, and help her find her happily-ever-after.
Here’s an excerpt from MORGAN–The Pixie and the Green Man.
“Morgan? Is something wrong?” Mrs. Kennoway asked.
“No, I was talking with James Ferguson. He came in for
some fruit. I think I need more sleep.”
“Did you have breakfast this morning?”
“Yes. Coffee, and toast with jam. It’s what I usually
have.”
“It’s time you had some lunch, young lady. Take
yourself into the back room and take your break.”
Morgan slowly ate the lunch she’d brought. It wasn’t
much—she didn’t usually eat much—just an apple, some
cheese, and some bread. After finishing her meal, she made a
cup of tea before going back to work.
“You look a little better,” Mrs. Kennoway told her. “Did
James say something to upset you? He’s usually such a polite
boy.”
This “polite boy” had to be a little older than she was
Morgan thought, and she was twenty-five.
“No, he was nice enough,” she answered, looking down
at her hands on the counter.
“Well, then why won’t you look up and tell me about it?”
the older woman asked.
Meeting her gaze, Morgan flushed. How could she tell
this sweet lady that the idea of going anywhere with a guy
scared her to death?
“He asked me out for lunch,” she said, embarrassed
and exasperated all at once.
“And what did you say?”
“I told him I would be busy all afternoon.”
“You needn’t stay in here all day. A break for lunch
might have done you some good.”
“I can’t. I just can’t,” said, nearly in tears.
“You poor girl. You’ll have to take the first step
sometime. I know his father and mother. James is a good boy.
He’d do you no harm.”
“I know. I’ll think about it, if he asks again.”
A few days later, James came back to the market. It
was earlier in the day, but his excuse was the same. Could
she suggest something for a snack? What was good today?
He chose some pears and a little cheese before he
walked back to pay for his items.
“Could I coax you out of here for lunch today?” he
asked. How could his eyes have so much sparkle? And that
smile was so warm and inviting.
“I don’t know, James. I’m not particularly social. Maybe
another time.”
Not to be deterred, he asked, “What about dinner after
work? You have to eat sometime. We could go to the little
place across the square. It’s small and not crowded, but the
food is good.”
“Maybe not today, but thank you for asking.”
He seemed really nice, but she was terrified.
“Are you sure? They have roast chicken worth killing for.”
“Isn’t that normally worth dying for?” she asked.
“Yes, but I’m not planning to die any time soon.”
So if you’re looking for a sweet little romance, with a bit of spice and magic, check out MORGAN–The Pixie and the Green Man.
Who says the Green Man is a myth?
Ciao for now!
And as always,
Don’t Forget…
...to Share the Romance…
Posted in Book Sale, Fantasy Romance, tagged Book Series, Esperance, Gambler's Folly, magic, Master of the Fleet, mellie miller, paranormal, Smashwords sale, Sultonna Nadine on March 11, 2022| Leave a Comment »
What!?
Don’t panic.
The Book Sale over at Smashwords is almost over. But don’t worry. There ‘s still time to go shopping. The sale ends tomorrow, March 12.
So, what do I have on discount there this week?
Everything!
The first two books in each series are FREE.
The rest of the books, including Master of the Fleet written as Sultonna Nadine, are $0.99.
But the sale is just about to wrap up, so don’t wait too long.
I’ve been working on taxes all week, so I’m about done in. But I’m going to try to take a walk with The Bear here in a bit. It seems winter is still not finished here in the Southeast, but I’m about done with winter…
Anyway, have a great weekend. Don’t forget the sale! I’m going to work on Gregor Thayne after my walk. Wish me luck!
And as always,
Don’t Forget…
...to Share the Romance…
Posted in Book Sale, Fantasy Romance, Paranormal romance, tagged eBooks, fantasy, indie author, magic, paranormal, PNR, romance, Smashwords on March 3, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Watch for what?
The Book Sale over at Smashwords!
Yes, it’s that time again. The Read an EBook Week Book Sale!
What is it?
For one week this March, many Smashwords authors will have their books discounted during this week. Some will be 75% off, some will be FREE! It all depends on the author’s choice.
Yes, all of my books will be on sale during this week. The first book in each of my series will be FREE. The rest will be $0.99 each. You can’t even buy a coffee for that these days.
So mark your calendars for March 6–12 and head on over to the sale.
Where can you find my books?
On my Author/Publisher Profile! Just scroll down the page. The books are listed by series.
So don’t miss the sale. Now is the time to try new authors, finish a series you started, or just have fun and buy books at random! Okay, maybe not that. But go have fun! Buy books. Escape this reality for a while and go somewhere exciting, or peaceful, or weird.
But whatever you do, don’t miss the sale!
For paranormal fantasy romance, go to my profile! Meet Jareth and Viviane, Damianno and Karianna, Richard and AnnMarie, and host of others.
As always,
Don’t Forget…
…to Share the Romance…
Posted in Book Sale, Fantasy Romance, Paranormal romance, tagged alternate timeline, hardcover, indie author, Kindle, magic, Master of the Fleet, paperback, PNR, Smashwords, Sultonna Nadine on February 18, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Good afternoon and a happy Friday to everyone out there today! Hope you’re out of the path of the storms coming through.
One of the questions people ask is where an author gets an idea. And it is difficult to answer sometimes.
But let me see if I can tell you about Master of the Fleet.
For several years, I was a member of the SCA–Society for Creative Anachronism. It was fun recreating life from the middle ages, learning new skills, learning about how people lived during those times.
And music! As a musician, I loved learning songs and compositions from this time period. As part of a recorder consort, we got plenty of practice on music from different countries, some of which have come down into more modern times.
I remember playing the song Flow Gently Sweet Afton for my father, only to hear him say his mother had sung the song to him when he was young.
So what has this to do with Master of the Fleet?
One song most people know from around the Middle Ages–though it may be a little later–is Greensleeves. If you’re not familiar with the lyrics, you can find them online. The theme of the song is about a man who has gifted his love with everything imaginable, from jewels to fine linens, only to be cast aside.
Now, my writer’s mind began to wonder what would have happened if things had gone a bit differently.
And then my SCA mind began to create a scene, albeit the scene would have been part of a play put on for the delight of the guests at a feast.
So, putting the two together, I created the sketch for the feast–an argument breaking out between a man and woman, which gets out of hand, and ending with drawn blades.
In the sketch, this would have ended with him binding her to him as a sworn servant.
In the story, which is set in an alternate timeline where magic is real, Master of the Fleet, it goes far beyond that.
How far?
Now that would be telling, wouldn’t it?
To read Master of the Fleet, go over to Smashwords this weekend. The ebook is on sale for only $0.99. The ebook is available in several different formats to fit your reader.
Prefer Amazon!
It’s available in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover!
So, that’s it for this week. Have a wonderful, magical weekend.
And Don’t Forget…
…to Share the Romance…
How about an excerpt?
“My good man, were you planning a human
sacrifice on the high table? Who are you and what is
the meaning of this?” the baron demanded.
A large man, with dark hair turning gray at the
temples, and neatly trimmed beard, his presence
commanded the attention of the room.
“Your Excellency, I am Lord Sir Richard
LeMarnier, from Côte d’Or. The lady and I have
traveled for more than a week to attend the festival
here in her homeland. At least she claims it as such.
After courting her for over a year and asking for her
hand in marriage, I dance on her leash while she toys
with my affections. Though she hasn’t refused my
offer, she has yet to accept it.”
“What do you do?”
“I am in shipping, Your Excellency, with access
to goods up and down the coast and from overseas. I
have brought her gifts from every part of the world,
given her everything she’s asked for, and more. She’s
been blessed with everything within my power to
give.”
“We’ll agree you’re a generous man. Why are
you here?”
Posted in Book Sale, Fantasy Romance, Paranormal romance, tagged Book Series, End of year sale, fantasy, magic, mellie miller, Smashword, Sultonna Nadine on December 17, 2021| Leave a Comment »
Oh, yes, I know that.
But it’s also the season for the Smashwords End of Year Sale! Thousands of books all on sale during these last couple weeks of December. The sale begins today and lasts through Jan. 1, 2022.
And all my books, by both Mellie Miller and Sultonna Nadine, are included in this sale! So if you love ebooks, or have started a series and want to read more, now is the time. If you’re like me, this time of year can get a bit tedious. Right now we have rainy weather, which makes it uncomfortable to take a walk. The holidays are here, but you might not want to go visiting just now. Sometimes family can be overwhelming.
But you want to go somewhere…
Why not take a fantasy trip to another world?
And I have three to choose from!
Esperance is more of a frontier world, with not much in the way of technology. But when it comes to psychic abilities, they have it in spades. Ruled by multi-talented First Lords, this is a place where technology is replaced by psychic abilities: telekinesis, telepathy, teleportation, energy healing, and abilities I don’t even have names for.
Gambler’s Folly is a futuristic world, a pleasure world where you can find anything you’d like. The vacation spot for the galaxy, our cast of characters work for the Special Division of Interpol. Composed of agebts who are shifters of various sorts, follow them as they search for contraband and find their soulmates.
Master of the Fleet is written uner the name Sultonna Nadine and is a stand alone book. In a world where magic is real, Richard LeMarnier is a weather shaper and master of the fleet for his family’s merchant fleet on the northwestern coast of what we know as America. He thinks he’s found the woman of his dreams, but she never intends to marry. For Anne-Marie, he is just another rich mark to be taken for all she can get before she moves to greener pastures. When her temper gets the better of her, they find themselves bound not only by marriage vows, but by a blood oath. Can they find a happily ever after?
So take a virtual trip to another world. And if I don’t meet with you again before the holidays, have a safe and wonderful holiday!
And Don’t Forget…
...to Share the Romance…
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