Tiger Paw wins the Royal Palm Litererary Award for Best Thriller!!!!

Tiger Paw wins the Royal Palm Literary Award for Best Thriller!

by Charles A Cornell

Tiger Paw has won the 2012 Royal Palm Literary Award for Best Thriller from the Florida Writers Association!

Here’s what the judges had to say about Charles A. Cornell’s debut novel:

Tiger Paw is a fast-paced, entertaining thriller— an intriguing story that grows exponentially from a serial killer case to a worldwide conspiracy involving financial corruption and religious zealotry on a grand scale.  A well researched narrative with vivid descriptions that bring the story’s settings to life. Interesting twists and turns. An excellent debut thriller! – Royal Palm Literary Award Judging Panel

The judges for the Royal Palm Literary Awards were drawn from the FWA’s membership of current or retired teachers, librarians, professional editors, college professors, published authors, former RPLA winners, journalists, and presidents of writing and reading groups from both Florida and from states across the USA.

The announcements of the Royal Palm Literary Awards were made at the Florida Writers Association Annual Conference & Awards Banquet held in Orlando, Florida on October 19 – 21, 2012.

About Tiger Paw:

As a serial killer wreaks havoc on Wall Street, dismantling a corrupt financier’s empire one body at a time, FBI profiler Scott Forrester uncovers the deadly secret of a demon-worshipping Hindu cult that is determined to change the very fabric of society. Firmly in their assassin’s cross-hairs, Scott Forrester is forced underground to stop the killing spree. But will he survive the deal he must make with the Devil to thwart their satanic plan?

Tiger Paw is a thriller cloaked in mystery, psychological suspense and international intrigue. A story of people who have sold their souls in exchange for wealth and power. A story of greed, deception, and revenge. And a story of one man’s struggle to triumph against the greatest evil he has ever faced.

Animated Animals. Pictures, Images and PhotosTo see my 5 STAR review of Tiger Paw, go HERE.

To see fuonlylknew’s 5 STAR review, go HERE

Signed 1st Edition Paperback Giveaway of Tiger Paw, go HERE.


To order Tiger Paw, simply click on the cover

For more info on Charles, go to the link below.

www.CharlesACornell.com

Our Do-It-Yourself Project for Today

We kept having trouble opening the gate to the backyard, so this was our solution.

Now a little surfing while I am flipping the channel between Journey to the Center of the Earth and LSU/Texas A&M football. Unfortunately, I can’t get my game on TV.

Michigan vs Michigan State Rivalry

The Paul Bunyan-Governor of Michigan Trophy is awarded to the winner of the game between the Wolverines and the Spartans.

GO BLUE

UofM-MSU

Some Nationwide Nascar Racing

Photo courtesy Kansas Speedway

And the finale:  ROLLTIDE

Alabama vs Tennessee

Thanks to two of the best bloggers!!!

I was recently given two awards and it is so appropriate that the first two awards I ever received are from my sister, Laura, at fuonlyknew .

She is the one who introduced me to blogging, Goodreads and Twitter. I can’t thank her enough for all her help and support in helping me learn the ropes and introducing me to some of her great friends on the internet. It has brought us closer together. Thank you so much, Laura!

For the Fabulous Blog Ribbon you tell 5 fabulous moments, five things you love and 5 things you hate, and then nominate 5 friends.

For the Versatile Blogger award you tell seven things about yourself and nominate seven friends.

Emily Guido nominated me for not one, but three awesome awards. Even though she is extremely busy writing her Light-Bearer series, she still finds time to stop by my blog and say hi. Thanks so much.

If you haven’t met Emily yet, you can meet her here

The rules:

1) Include the award in your post.

2) Thank the person who nominated you and link back to them.

3) Tell 7 random facts about yourself.

4) Nominate 7 other blogs and let them know you’ve done so.

also the

Rules:

1) Thank the person who nominated you and link back to them.

2) List 7 things about yourself.

3) Nominate 7 other bloggers and let them know you’ve done so.

and then

There is only one rule:

1) Don’t do a damned thing!

I have decided to combine all the tasks into one. I will tell you seven things about myself. And keep it on the down low, because I have a reputation to protect. LOL

1. It took me an odd route (from Michigan to Alabama to Georgia to Florida to Alabama to New York and back to Florida) to make it here, Florida, but I feel like I am home.

2. I am a car nut, I love fast cars.

3. My husband calls me a mermaid because I spend so much time in the pool. I am a water and sun worshipper.

4. I have a love/hate relationship with golf. I hack around the course every chance I get and take along some beers to soothe my savage beast.

5. I am a bit of a loner, so the power of invisibility would be awesome.

6. I used to be a neat freak, but have found a little dust never hurt anyone. There are not enough hours in the day to do all I want to do.

7. My two hobbies are my passions, other than my husband, of course. I love reading and photography. I like to start my morning, with my coffee, kindle or physical book and camera on the patio by the pool.

All the header photos on my blog were taken by me and I will change them out every now and then.

What a life and I’m loving every minute of it.

Below are my nominees. I spend a lot of time browsing their blogs. Thanks guys. Stop by their blogs and check them out.

Tiffanyhttp://escapingonebookatatime.blogspot.com/

Tiffany – http://trh87books.blogspot.com/

Autumn – http://www.autumnreview.com/

Andrea – http://andreaheltsley.blogspot.com/

Tiffany – http://tiffanylovesbooks.wordpress.com/

Mandy –   http://twimom101bookblog.blogspot.com/ 

Sarah – http://ssbookreviews.blogspot.com/

“MACTUS” is F R E E !!!! Today and Tomorrow PLUS Author INSIGHT into writing and SNIPPET!

“MACTUS” is FREE

TODAY and TOMORROW

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009D6226M/

Post borrowed from Emily’s Blog

Before we get to the snippet, I wanted to tell my friends about why I chose the paranormal genre to write in and especially… “The Light-Bearer Series.”

I love romance and yes, I could have written a romance novel or novels.  They would have been lovely to write.

However, what gets my blood pumping is not only romance, but mystery, intrigue and terror from the supernatural!  Forces that we have no control over or forces that twist our fate.

In “Mactus,” Tabbruis and Charmeine are so in love but their love is threatened by those supernatural forces that they have no control over.

The Elder Council, (the Blood-Hunter’s ruling body) are sort of ‘Mystic Bullies’ who mark this couple for death because one race cannot stand the other race.  ”Light cannot have dark and dark cannot have light.”  Both races rage this war because of prejudice.

So, I just thought a little insight might make you possibly want to download and read this wonderful continuation of “The Light-Bearer Series.”  I hope you enjoy and onto the Snippet!

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Shane shook his head while taking huge bites and swallowing the food down.  He said, “Nope, not with that voodoo stare Dad has.  He can convince anyone to do anything.  Sort of like Obi-Wan Kenobi in Mos Eisley, when he stares down the Imperial Storm troopers to let them pass, you know?  I would love to have that trick up my sleeve.”  Shane mock stared at her grinning wide while he was gulping the last of his food down.

Among other things, Charmeine wondered why Shane had not inherited any of their powers.  However, she thought it was better he was a normal human.  This was his world since he was a child.  Charmeine’s mind was flinging question after question one right after another as she was eating her cold toast and drinking her lukewarm coffee.

Tabbruis came into the room rubbing his hands together and smiling.  He had already showered, shaved and changed.  Charmeine thought how could ever think he was human; he was dressed in black jeans and boots with a tight fitted black T-shirt over his muscles.  His green eyes were bright and his hair was combed back with his bangs of dark chestnut hair on his forehead.  He also smelled terrific and she warmed when she caught his scent in her nose.

Tabbruis said, “Listen you two; I have a lot of things to say and I need no arguments from you…”  He scanned their eyes for confirmation.

Charmeine nodded and Shane said, “Okay… shoot.”

Tabbruis took a breath and said, “I have wealth.  I have a place where we can go and be secure.  I know the terrain there and have security put into place for our transport and transition there.  First, Charmeine…” he bent down and picked up her hand while it was sparking.  He said, “My love, my Charmeine.  I love you!”

Charmeine looked into his deep green eyes and saw he was telling the truth.  She sighed.

Then Tabbruis and Charmeine heard a chuckle across the table and both stared at Shane.  He said, “Oh, go ahead folks… just keep the mushy stuff to a minimum here.  I’m trying to keep down my cold breakfast.”  They all started to laugh.

Tabbruis pulled a dining room chair out and sat down.  With a serious look, he said, “Now, I am having both of your apartments cleaned out and your belongings are being shipped with us.  All of our cars are coming too.  We leave on my jet in 90 minutes.  If you do not have your passports, do not worry I have connections that will get yours done and waiting at the airport for us.  I need you two to get your showers and change into comfortable clothes for travel.  It will take us several hours to arrive there.”

Tabbruis held up hands and said, “I do not want any arguments, it is being done so our family can be safe.  Nothing and I mean nothing is more important than our family being safe.  Do you both understand?  No arguments!”

Shane and Charmeine began to speak, but he looked at them in their eyes and said, “It is for the best we do this to protect our family.  I need you dressed and ready to go to the heliport in about twenty-five minutes.  Do not worry about packing what you have at the hotel either, everything is being shipped, and we will have it shortly after our arrival.”

Charmeine took a deep breath, no use arguing with her ‘husband’ when he used the ‘voodoo stare’ as her son called it, even though she knew it never worked on her.  She said, “May I ask one question?”

He nodded reticently, “Where are we going Tabbruis?”

Tabbruis looked her and Shane in the eye with a big smile.  Charmeine looked at Shane with a bit of anxiousness in her stomach.

Tabbruis said with a sparkle in his eye, Romania!”

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Where to find/follow Emily:

Website: http://authoremilyguido.com/

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5764521.Emily_Guido

Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/Emily__Guido

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thelightbearernovelist

FREE Copy of Revamp on Amazon October 3rd and 4th

For everyone who didn’t win the giveaway, now is your opportunity to snag yourself a copy of Revamp by Beck Sherman.  Be sure to tell all your friends and family.

FOR THREE DAYS, IT WAS DARK.
News reporters scrambled. This was the biggest story to come along in weeks.
They called it a blackout.
The last one was in New York City in 2003, but this one was different, special, because the grids in six major cities across the country had been fried, kaput, see-you-next-Sunday. Everyone with some jurisdiction blamed each other, and when there was no one left to blame, terrorism rode in on its gallant steed.
It was the media’s fault. They were so busy stuffing fanatical Muslims with a penchant for Allah and decapitations down the American citizen’s throat, that they never saw it coming. I guess I shouldn’t be too hard on them.
They were partially right.
It was terror after all, but a whole new kind. And when the lights came back on, things had changed.

The dark had brought us visitors.

(Description borrowed from Goodreads)

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Revamp

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Cover reveal of Underworld – Book II of the Dark Passage Series

 

 

Just a quick announcement letting everyone know that M. L. Woolley is hard at work putting the finishing touches on Book II of the  Dark Passage series – Underworld. Here is the awesome cover.

I am so excited- done soon!
We are all eagerly awaiting the opportunity to read the book.
For an excerpt and more information on M. L. Woolley, visit her at Goodreads at the link below.

Goodreads:  http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14713558-underworld  

My Review of Dark Passage: Chosen:  http://wp.me/p2uiv4-73

 

There’s a Monster in the Delta – FREE – August 22 and 23 Only

Delta Legend Promo
Delta Legend

A Message from Kelan O’Connell
Delta Legend will be free for two days on Amazon.com. – that’s August 22nd and 23rd!
Since you’re all busy book bloggers, I wanted to give those of you who’ve graciously reviewed, featured, or placed Delta Legend on your TBR list, advance notice so you can let your friends, family, and followers in on this promotion.
 
As summer winds down and cooler weather, back-to-school, and back to wearing more clothes, looms just around the corner, I thought this would be the perfect time to hold my first ever Free Promo Days. Here’s the link to Delta Legend on Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Delta-Legend-ebook/dp/B0064VK8E2
 
What better way to celebrate and savor the Dog Days of Summer than with a book that takes place in summer and is chock full of the things we love about this time of year: fishing, boating, water sports, outdoor parties, summer romance, s’mores, and of course, carnage.
There’s just something about summer carnage that tastes sweeter.
 
 
Ebook of Delta Legend will be available for FREE on Amazon.com Wednesday, August 22nd and Thursday, August 23rd!