Born with a gift, Melinda Harris can see visions of the future. Nathan Cole is the man who wants to possess her and her power. A member of the elite Corde Noire Society, Nathan introduces Melinda to his dark world of pleasure and pain. At first, Melinda likes what Nathan teaches her, but then she discovers the terrible secret her handsome Dom is hiding. Nathan has plans for her beyond his bedtime adventure. He wants her to make her his … completely. Targeted Age Group:: 18 and … [Read more...] about Dark Perception by Alexandrea Weis
Interview with Author – O’Neil De Noux
About O'Neil De Noux: Much of my writing is character-driven crime fiction, although he has written in many disciplines including historical fiction, children’s fiction, mainstream fiction, science-fiction, suspense, fantasy, horror, western, literary, religious, romance, humor and erotica. In 2007, The Private Eye Writers of America awarded its prestigious SHAMUS AWARD for Best Short Story to “The Heart Has Reasons” by O'Neil De Noux (the cover story of the September 2006 Issue of Alfred … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – O’Neil De Noux
Interview with Author – Alexandrea Weis
About Alexandrea Weis: From New Orleans, Alexandrea Weis was raised in the motion picture industry and began writing stories at the age of eight. In college she studied nursing and went on to teach at a local university. After several years in the medical field, she decided to pick up the pen once again and began her first novel, To My Senses. Since that time she has published many novels. Infusing the rich tapestry of her hometown into her award-winning books, she believes that creating vivid … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Alexandrea Weis
Interview with Author – Deanna Chase
About Deanna Chase: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Deanna Chase, is a native Californian, transplanted to the slower paced lifestyle of southeastern Louisiana. She has an affinity for all things paranormal and firmly believes she shares her old house with at least one ghost. When she isn't writing, she is often goofing off with her husband in New Orleans or playing with her two shih tzu dogs. What inspires you to write? Everything. The city of New Orleans. All things … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Deanna Chase
25 Definitive New Orleans Restaurants (& A Dozen Damned Good Places to Drink) by Steven Wells Hicks
What inspired you to write your book? I have written several New Orleans dining guides from 2011 through 2014. This is my sixth guidebook on the subject. 25 Definitive New Orleans Restaurants reflects the "essential" New Orleans experience. The reviews are more thorough than those found in most conventional guidebooks. Like every city, New Orleans present a broad variety of culinary offerings, but I believe most visitors want to experience the cuisine that reflects a city's heritage and … [Read more...] about 25 Definitive New Orleans Restaurants (& A Dozen Damned Good Places to Drink) by Steven Wells Hicks
ESCAPE FROM NEW ORLEANS by Henry L. Sullivan III @henrysullivan3
Devin Wayne is a private security contractor. Two years ago, he was hired by Victor Daco, patriarch of the Daco dynasty, and a member of the American Fathers. Devin was assigned protection duty of Victor Daco's daughter, Irene, the alluring twenty two year old heir to the Daco wealth. Irene and Devin were attracted to one another from the first time they met. Even though all they did was flirt for two years, Victor Daco eventually found out, and subsequently fired Devin. Escape from New … [Read more...] about ESCAPE FROM NEW ORLEANS by Henry L. Sullivan III @henrysullivan3
Interview with Author – Maureen Esnard Gilmer
Author Bio: Maureen Esnard Gilmer loves a mystery. The day she decided to find out about the old missionary in a family photo began a twenty year treasure hunt for the reasons why he ended up in the Belgian Congo a hundred years ago. Already an established author of 18 books and a nationally syndicated columnist, her desire to find the answers required she trace all the Esnards of New Orleans back to the free people of color community unique to that ancient American city. "It's as though they … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Maureen Esnard Gilmer
Jumping the Fence: A Legacy of Race in 150 Years of Family Secrets by Maureen Esnard Gilmer
Jumping The Fence is an extraordinary true story of a mixed race New Orleans family, rooted in the secretive gens de coleur libres, the free people of color of the French Quartery. As the story unfolds the reader becomes aware of the free colored class before the Civil War and how they took part in the politics of Reconstruction, then suffered under the gradual stranglehold of Jim Crow legislation. While much is written about this period, this is the first book to explore through the lives of … [Read more...] about Jumping the Fence: A Legacy of Race in 150 Years of Family Secrets by Maureen Esnard Gilmer
Pirates or Patriots by L.D. Watson
This book is bargain priced from 03/01/2014 until 02/02/2014 Ephraim Bradford is seventeen years old in the spring of 1814 when he deserts from the British Army. When his ship to America is commandeered by privateers Ephraim becomes part of the pirate empire led by Captain Jean Lafitte. Soon Ephraim, a merchant by training, is managing the sale of Lafitte’s stolen goods in New Orleans. As Ephraim lands in America, a thousand miles away in the bustling city of Baltimore, Charlotte Fuller … [Read more...] about Pirates or Patriots by L.D. Watson
Interview with Author – L.D. Watson @LDthePatriot
Author Bio: I'm a Christ Follower and a Texan to the core. I own two types of shoes; flip-flops and cowboy boots. I have a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas at Arlington where I studied Film and Television Production. Like everyone in my line of work I've written a few screenplays. One earned some awards but none ended up on screen. Pirates or Patriots evolved from a conversation I had with an elderly uncle about how my family came to America. That discussion led me to begin … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – L.D. Watson @LDthePatriot
Interview with Author – Nicole McGehee @nmcgeheefiction
Author Bio: Nicole McGehee was born in South Carolina, but spent most of her adult life in the Washington, DC, area. She began her career in politics as a lobbyist and event planner for several medical non-profits. Later, she worked as a speech writer and legislative aide in the U.S. House of Representatives. From there, she went to work in the West Wing of the White House. After leaving the White House, Nicole started her own publication on business and trade in Latin America and the … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Nicole McGehee @nmcgeheefiction
Excerpt From HOODOO MONEY (The Stolen Nickel Series, #1) 2nd Edition by Sharon Cupp Pennington @SCPennington
About your Book: Things are not always as they seem in the Big Easy... After her almost-wedding to a bigamist, successful children's author Braeden McKay has given up on love. She's content to live vicariously through her imaginary heroine, Platypus Pearl, and a gaggle of adventurous, web-footed cohorts -- until a working vacation in New Orleans shakes up her quiet, structured world. Had she known that souvenir nickel stolen from the grave of a hoodoo woman would catapult her into a nightmare … [Read more...] about Excerpt From HOODOO MONEY (The Stolen Nickel Series, #1) 2nd Edition by Sharon Cupp Pennington @SCPennington
