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Taken: Tales of Cymllon Series.

My new novel is being released by MuseItUp Publishing today. It's definitely for Adults Only --- Naughty but Nice. Find out more about it, including an excerpt, at: https://museituppublishing.com/bookstore2/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=479&category_id=69&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1 A blind date with a guy dressed as an angel is what Esther Nolan's friends give as her thirtieth birthday present. Reluctant to accept, she nevertheless goes to dinner with the pseudo angel, named Zortek, and he's rude, chauvinistic and very odd. The following night he suddenly appears in Esther’s apartment and takes her captive to the magical world of Cymllon. There she learns he's a demgel, someone who is half demon, half angel. Rescued by another demgel, named Dreydon, she spends time with him in his home. Esther quickly develops feelings of attraction toward Dreydon, but tries to ignore them because he isn't human. Rescuing Esther is a very unusual act for Dreydon. He doesn't normally concern himself with what other demgels are doing. Yet he feels drawn to her. Having her company fills the loneliness in his life. Dreydon discovers and shares with Esther a truth about herself that she finds impossible to believe. He also realizes she is his mate. Will Zortek want revenge because Dreydon took Esther from him? And will two unalike individuals from different worlds find lasting love?

The Fine Art of Taking a Risk.

Today Elizabeth Coldwell is my guest and she's talking about taking a risk within the world of fiction.

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When was the last time you took a risk when it comes to fiction? Deciding to pick up a book by an author you’ve never heard of, rather than choosing the latest bestseller that’s been advertised with fifty shades of hype? Walk into the majority of bookshops, at least here in the UK, and you’ll be confronted by piles of books by familiar names on very familiar themes. It’s all chick lit, Scandinavian crime thrillers and werewolf/vampire love triangles, with publishers relentlessly playing follow my leader in search of sales. Walk past those towering piles, the ‘three for the price of two’ offers, towards those neglected shelves at the back of the shop and you’ll find interesting books by unfamiliar writers, but how many people bother to do that? The way books are marketed, It’s no surprise the industry is now dominated by no more than a couple of hundred authors, and it’s becoming ever harder for new voices to be heard unless they fit into the narrow slot of what publishers want this season.

As writers, we take risks all the time. When we send a manuscript to a submissions editor, we run the risk of having it rejected. If we present it to a critique group, we risk harsh appraisal, even from people who know and like our work. So what should we do? Stick the story in a drawer and run the risk no one will ever read it?

Writers on the Wrong Side of the Road appealed to me as a project because it was designed specifically to take risks. Mashing up genres that don’t often find a home together, giving authors free rein to explore unusual and possibly controversial topics, offering an opportunity, above all, to have fun… Who wouldn’t want to be a part of that?

The lead character in my story, For Art’s Sake, also finds herself taking risks, forced by circumstances to step out of her comfort zone. First, when her secure teaching job comes to an end and she has to reinvent her career, going into the house clearing business with her brother. Then, when she meets a man who offers the romance she’s been craving, spiced up with something that appeals to her more adventurous sexual tastes. Not to mention that he’s taking something of a risk himself, by revealing needs to her that some women find peculiar or even distasteful. Can they find happiness together? You’ll just have to phttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifick up a copy of the anthology and find out, won’t you?



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Books for sale by author John B. Rosenman for 2012 . . .

A Senseless Act of Beauty
Purchase at Crossroad Press, http://tinyurl.com/7eudpk5
*eBook: 340 pages
$3.99 USD
Science-Fiction Romantic Adventure



Alien Dreams
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Crossroad Press, http://tinyurl.com/cx3ma6y
*eBook: 220 pages
$2.99 USD
Science-Fiction Adventure



Inspector of the Cross
Purchase at MuseItUp Publishing, http://tinyurl.com/d3hbm8g
eBook, 241 pages: ISBN: 978-1-927361-74-0
$5.95 USD
Science-Fiction Adventure



Killers
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eBook, 14 pages: ISBN: 978-1-61937-216-0
$0.99 USD
SF Time-travel



Steam Heat
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eBook, 21 pages: ISBN: 978-1-927361-40-5
$1.99 USD
Erotic Dark Fiction/Horror



The Blue of Her Hair, the Gold of Her Eyes – Winner, P&E Annual Poll
Purchase at MuseItUp Publishing, http://tinyurl.com/6mv3pp4
eBook, 30 pages: ISBN: 978-1-927085-27-1
$2.50 USD
Paranormal Fantasy



Writers on the Wrong Side of the Road
Purchase at Amazon, http://tinyurl.com/6qkf4c3
Trade Paperback, 312 pages: ISBN: 978-0-978177-4-47
$23.35 USD
General Fiction/Adults Only Short Stories



Beyond Those Distant Stars
Purchase at Mundania Press, http://tinyurl.com/74a6zqp
eBook, 343 pages: ISBN: 978-1-59426-329-3
$4.99 USD
Trade Paperback, 343 pages: $16.95; ISBN: 978-1-59426-328-6
Science-Fiction Romantic Adventure

The Publisher of “Writers on the Wrong Side of the Road” speaks about the unique project.

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you collected a diverse group of talented authors from around the world and asked them each to write for you a new short story that would give their audience a different kind of reading experience? I did. And when the project came to be, I also decided to take away all the rules. It would just be the authors and their talents going into the collection.

I found 14 authors willing to take on this project. And, as a nod to their lack of writing parameters, I decided to call the book Writers on the Wrong Side of the Road. As in life, so it is in art—these wrong side of the track/road authors not only surprised me with their imagination and their dedication to their craft, they’ve surprised a few reviewers, as well.

“I enjoyed each story and can’t decide which was better. I got started reading and really couldn't stop—wanting to read more or continue on to the next hair-raising story. I like a book I can pick up and not put down and was surprised how much this read kept me coming back for more. Writers on the Wrong Side of the Road certainly did it for me. From the umber-creepy to the tragically bittersweet, this anthology has it all.” –CK Webb (WebbWeaver)

“The editing by Sassy Brit and C.C. Bye is excellent, and the entire presentation is beautifully professional. If you like the short-story genre and want something unique and innovative, you might consider this read. My personal favorite was Malpas, a novella, by Marion Webb-De Sisto, an erotica beauty and beast.” –Kaye Trout, Midwest Book Reviews

“This anthology contains some of the creepiest and unusual stories I’ve read in a long time. While a few of the selections seemed out of place either by caliber or by genre, the best works in this anthology truly set the bar for greatness in speculative fiction. As a whole, I rate Writers on the Wrong Side of the Road at four stars and recommend it as a great addition to any speculative fiction library.” –L. Lane, Cerebral Writer

I think Writers on the Wrong Side of the Road is a difficult book for reviewers. The only theme is the challenge to write something truly different. This is why the last reviewer couldn’t get her mind around what appears to be a children’s story right in the middle of a collection of dark fiction. But I don’t think the story is just for children; I think this was a successful attempt to meet our mandated “untheme.” It, more than all the brilliant stories found in this 312 page paperback, belongs in our anthology.

However, it’s also a fact that any criticism launched against this anthology can be challenged by the fact that these stories are printed exactly the way the authors wanted them printed, with some proofreading thrown in, of course. So, whether they are good or not should be glaringly clear.

Want a read that doesn’t just promise to be different? Then pick up a copy of Writers on the Wrong Side of the Road. If your local store doesn’t have the book, get them to bring it in. We’re distributed globally.

Copyright © 2012 Clayton Clifford Bye

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The anthology Writers on the Wrong Side of the Road is now available on Kindle.

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January News.

My novel Taken has been accepted by MuseItUp Publishing and I've just signed a contract with them. Happy days!

This Fantasy/Romance story is set in the magical world of Cymllon.