July Contest Spotlight: The Laramie Awards Prove Writers are People with Guts and a Pen
There is an old frontier saying "A cowboy is a man with guts and a horse" and we are pretty sure that "A writer is someone with guts and a pen."
TERMS OF SURRENDER by Lorrie Farrelly, a historical romance emerging from war
A superb read for fans of love stories set on the rugged background of the Western Frontier--a brilliant historical romance with a healing love that is much needed in the aftermath a destructive war.
ICED TEE by Cherie O’Boyle, second installment of the Estela Nogales Mystery Series
Estela is an amateur sleuth and psychologist by trade. At times self-deprecating, yet charming with a wry sense of humor, Estela really drives the story forward.
THE DREAM JUMPER’S PROMISE by Kim Hornsby, a romantic thriller novel
A mysterious murder and vivid, strange dreams are the perfect recipe for an engaging thriller. Readers who enjoy a good adrenaline rush will find this a brilliant romantic thriller that takes place in Maui.
CHASING NATHAN by Jeanette Hubbard, a humorous suspense novel
An epic convoy of bad men, good guys, tough women, and international operatives who zigzag across the Oregon wilderness chasing a truck-load of marijuana briquettes, a million bucks in cash, and one lovable border collie are in this fast-paced satire mystery.
ALMOST MORTAL by Christopher Leibig — a high octane legal thriller
The physical and metaphysical collide in this award-winning legal thriller that promises to leave the reader hungering for more.
VALENTINE’S DAY by April Kelly, — a Rick Valentine Mystery, Book 1
A clever plot, engaging characters, and a solid dose of self-deprecating humor make this detective mystery unique and a highly entertaining read.
The ONLY CLUE — The Neema Mystery Series, Book 2 by Pamela Beason – a gorilla mystery
A well-crafted mystery to inform as well as intrigue and captivate, opening an engaging realm of fictional exploration and speculation of the special bond that can happen between gorillas and humans. A page-turner!
PORTIA BENCH by Robert Boyd, a horror thriller novel
Supernatural forces meet a construction team leader who is contracted to build a highway despite the angry spirits the project arouses. Will Clint be able to come up with a solution, or will the body counts continue to increase?
THE BLEAK: a Sam Dyke Investigations, Book 4 by Keith Dixon
Sam Dyke is the name of the private investigator who can take as well as give who is at the center of this tale about apparent suicide and hidden truth in this hard-boiled detective story.