Drive by posting...

I'm in the midst of revising my futuristic fantasy, Psychic Chains, but I thought I'd do a drive by blog post and wish everyone a magical weekend! It's finally warming up here in my part of the world, and it looks like Spring is officially here!

~Marly

Which Irish Goddess Are You?

Which Irish Goddess Are You? (awesome pics)

You are Eriu, a goddess of sovereignty and the personification of Ireland! You, through a ritual as old as time, confirm and establish the kingship of your beloved country. Yay for you. If you arent Irish you wish you were.
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When you have to have Cake...

I found this video on the web...LOL Enjoy!

~Marly

PNR reviewed The Witch and the Wolf!!!

Hey everyone,
PNR has reviewed my paranormal historical, The Witch and the Wolf!
Here is a snippet of the review!
Ms. Matthews has written a perfect blend of history, danger, mystery, and the magic of true love. Christopher and Arabella butt heads at every turn. Their lively banter will make you chuckle as you wonder who will win the battle of wits. They make a perfect match. Both are brave, loyal, and passionate. You'll want these two to find a way to conquer the one who threatens their future so they may find the happiness they both deserve.

Reviewed by: Karen Michelle Nutt
And here is the link to the full review, please check it out!

PNR review of The Witch and the Wolf!

Have a great Sunday!

~Marly

500 Miles

Here's 500 Miles by the Proclaimers set against clips from the movie, Benny and Joon. Benny and Joon is one of my favorite movies, and whenever I hear 500 Miles I think of it.

If you haven't done so already, don't forget to go over to Erin Aislinn's website and vote for the cover for Doorway to the Stars which is up for cover of the month! Voting ends April 30th!

Doorway to the Stars-book cover of the month

Have a happy Thursday, everyone!

~Marly

NCP Spring Scavenger Hunt, How to Play!

In celebration of spring and to show our appreciation for our
readers, several New Concepts authors have joined forces to hold a
Spring Scavenger Hunt exclusively for members of the New Concepts
Readers and Authors Yahoo group. Not a member? No problem, join by following the link below!
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_concepts_pub

 
Each of the participating authors 

has hidden a flower graphic somewhere on their website, and it's up
to you to find them. The contest will run from April 1, 2008
through April 30, 2008.


Take a look at the fabulous prize packages being offered:


Prize Package ONE:
--PDF download of OBJECT OF MY AFFECTION (paranormal romance) by
Tracey H. Kitts
--Download of HER PROTECTOR (contemporary romance) by Pamela Tyner
--Download of one of Kate Hill's NCP books (winner's choice)
--Decorative tin box of wolf-themed notecards from Dani Harper

Prize Package TWO:
--Download of A MAGICAL ENCOUNTER (fantasy romance) by Meagan
Hatfield
--Download of SWEET POISONED WINE (romantic suspense) or THE FLAMING
TIGER (when available) by Edita Petrick
--Download of one of Marly Mathews' NCP books (winner's choice)
--Spring Goodie Bag from Catherine Stang

Prize Package THREE:
--Print copy of ONE MORE TOMORROW (paranormal romance) by Shirley
Martin
--PDF download of STRANGER IN THE NIGHT (contemporary romance) by
Lacey Diamond
--Download of MY LOVING ENEMY (futuristic romance) by Raquel
Rodriguez, PLUS a custom art necklace with story elements
--Notecards with the covers of all Penelope Marzec's NCP books

Prize Package FOUR:
--Download of THE PROPHECY (paranormal romance) by Kristina Diesen
--PDF download of LOVING LUKE (contemporary romance) by Rayne
Forrest if it's out; if it's not out a PDF download of another book
from her published list
--Download of one of Celia Ashley's NCP books (winner's choice),
PLUS book cover refrigerator magnets
--3mm Silver St. Croix Hook Bracelet from Liz Craven

Prize Package FIVE:
--Download of BELOVED ENEMY (futuristic romance) by Janet Miller
--Download of HER PROTECTOR (contemporary romance) by Pamela Tyner
--From Kathryn R. Blake, a copy of Kerrelyn Sparks Novel "The Undead
Next Door"
--Goodie basket from Tuesday Morrigan


Interested? Please read on for the instructions and rules.


How to Play:
1. Visit the websites of each of the 19 participating authors listed
below.
2. Locate the flower graphic on their site (there will be a
different graphic on each site).
3. Note the name of the flower. Not flower-name knowledgeable?
Don't worry, the authors have provided the name of the flower for
you!
4. Complete the entry form below.
5. Copy and past the entry form into the body of an email
(attachments will not be opened) and send it to ncpcontest @
hotmail.com (no spaces) with the subject line "2008 Spring Scavenger
Hunt".


Rules:
1. Entrants must be a member of the New Concepts Readers and Authors
Yahoo group.
2. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older.
3. Deadline for entry is midnight (eastern time) April 30, 2008.
4. Correct flower name for ALL authors must be listed.
5. Five winners will be drawn at random from all correct entries
received.
6. Winners will be notified by email on May 3rd, and will have one
week to reply and provide their mailing address. If there's no
reply after seven days a new winner will be drawn.
7. Entering the contest grants us permission to list your name and
state/country of residency as a winner.

Should you have questions regarding the scavenger hunt, please send
those to ncpcontest @ hotmail.com (no spaces) with the subject
line "Question"


Participating Authors (listed alphabetically)/Website:
Celia Ashley http://www.celiaashley.com/
Kathryn R. Blake http://www.kathrynrblake.com/
Liz Craven http://www.lizcraven.com/
Lacey Diamond http://www.laceydiamond.net/
Kristina Diesen http://www.kristinadiesen.com
Rayne Forrest http://www.rayneforrest.com/
Dani Harper http://www.romancingthewolf.com/
Meagan Hatfield http://www.meaganhatfield.com/
Kate Hill http://www.kate-hill.com/
Tracey H. Kitts http://www.traceyhkitts.com/
Shirley Martin http://www.shirleymartin.net/
Penelope Marzec http://www.geocities.com/pennyspen/
Marly Mathews http://www.marlymathews.com/
Janet Miller http://www.janetmillerromance.com/
Tuesday Morrigan http://www.tuesdaymorrigan.com/
Edita Petrick http://www.editapetrick.net/
Raquel Rodriguez http://www.raquelrodriguez.com/
Catherine Stang http://www.catherinestang.com/
Pamela Tyner http://www.pamelatyner.com/



ENTRY FORM:

Your Name:
Your state or country of residency:
Your Yahoo ID (to verify group membership):
Your Email:



Participating Authors: Name of flower:

Celia Ashley
Kathryn R. Blake
Liz Craven
Lacey Diamond
Kristina Diesen
Rayne Forrest
Dani Harper
Meagan Hatfield
Kate Hill
Tracey H. Kitts
Shirley Martin
Penelope Marzec
Marly Mathews
Janet Miller
Tuesday Morrigan
Edita Petrick
Raquel Rodriguez
Catherine Stang
Pamela Tyner


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Journey's End is now FOR SALE!

Journey's End [Legacy Of The Celtic Brooch 13]
Soul mates separated for over one thousand years… Faerie Princess, Lily Fairchild, is on a quest to find her husband, Leo. Guided by her pledge to love him for all eternity, she travels to the human realm of Earth, to seek him out and guide him home. When she discovers him in his prison, she realizes that only her true love can set him free from the evil curse that has trapped him for so many years.
Will their combined love for each other be enough to break the curse and set him free, proving that love really is the greatest magic of all?

Go and get your copy today! LOL Please? :)

Here is the link for you to purchase Journey's End!

Journey's End

~Marly

Review for The Witch and the Wolf!

JT at Romance Junkies reviewed The Witch and the Wolf! Here's a snippet of her review and a link to read the review in its entirety.

"In setting the tale during the perilous era of the late 1700s, Marly Mathews interweaves non stop suspense and action into her captivating historical romance."

~JT, Romance Junkies



Here's the link to the full review!

The Witch and the Wolf reviewed by Romance Junkies

~Marly

Doorway to the Stars has been 'Cornered'

Doorway to the Stars is being featured on Kathy's Review Corner for the month of April! Whoo-hoo! Thank you so much, Kathy!

Check it out by following the links below!

Doorway to the Stars "Cornered"

Link to contest!

Kathy's Contest for April

Scroll down past the March contest, as it will be up for a few more days. The April contest will run until the 30th.

~Marly

Doorway to the Stars up for book cover of the Month!

Big news! Doorway to the Stars is up for book cover of the month over at Erin Aislinn's website! But I need your help! In order to win book cover of the month, Doorway to the Stars requires your votes! Please follow the link below and vote for Doorway to the Stars! I would really appreciate it! :)

Doorway to the Stars up for book cover of the Month!

Thank you!

~Marly

NCP Spring Scavenger Hunt!

2008 NCP Spring Scavenger Hunt

In celebration of spring and to show our appreciation for our readers, New Concepts authors are holding a Spring Scavenger Hunt exclusively for members of the New Concepts Readers and Authors Yahoo group.

Not a member of the group? Just click here to join:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_concepts_pub/join

Perks of membership include advance excerpts, members only contests, announcement of new titles, and one-on-one contact with authors.

The details of the Spring Scavenger Hunt will be announced April 1st on the NCP Readers and Authors group. The last date for entry is April 30th. There will be FIVE fabulous prize packages awarded. Each package will contain numerous goodies, including several NCP books. Please come and join in the fun!

Deanna Durbin-It Started with Eve!

Here's a clip from one of my favorite Deanna Durbin films, It Started with Eve! I love Deanna Durbin films, her haunting voice always sweeps you away. Enjoy!

~Marly

Raven Chat Tonight!

http://ravenhappyhour.com/raven_chat.htm

Join me from 9 PM to 11 PM EST tonight in the Raven Chat Room for my author chat! Drop by and ask me questions, and we'll talk about my books!

~Marly

Happy Birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SHYLAH AND BRYNNA!
I can't believe our Yorkie Girls are two years old today! May they have many more birthdays!

~Marly

Music for the Soul

I'm still writing away on my latest futuristic fantasy, so here's a video of Loreena McKennitt's The Lady of Shalott. Beautiful music to write to.
Have a great Tuesday, everyone!

~Marly

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter Everyone! I hope you all have a blessed holiday!
Just for fun I'm including another short video of Father Ted! Rabbits!


~Marly

Father Ted-Speed

I'm still deep in writing mode so here's another video..this one will give you a good laugh. Hopefully. :)
Here is Father Ted and Dougal doing their interpretation of Speed.

~Marly

North and South!

Here's a video I found on You Tube from the screen adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell's North and South, detailing the difference of life between South England and North England during the Victorian Era. It's one fine production! The romance will sweep you away! Richard Armitage as John Thornton is just so hero worthy! *sigh*

~Marly

Author Feature at The Raven Happy Hour Blog!

My author feature for Doorway to the Stars is up on The Raven Happy Hour blog! Go on over there and comment, and you'll be entered into winning a download of one of my available ebooks and a pair of sterling silver gemstone earrings!
Here's the link!

My Author Feature at the Raven Blog!

The contest will remain open for a month!

Have a great day!

~Marly

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

I hope you all have a blessed St. Patrick's Day!

~Marly

Another great review for Doorway to the Stars!

And the fantastic reviews keep rolling in...
Kathy from Kathy's Review Corner has given Doorway to the Stars a glowing review! She even said she'd loved to revisit the world in Doorway to the Stars! Whoo-Hoo!
Here's a snippet of her fantastic review and the link to the full review! Thank you so much, Kathy! 

Doorway to the Stars was an enjoyable read with a fascinating setting that I want to visit again. I loved learning about the Gaian world, culture, and their idiosyncrasies. The romance between Aries and Freya was a pleasure to watch unfold. Freya might not be able to resist the bond between them, but she had no qualms in expressing her desire to protect the people of Earth. I enjoyed this universe that Ms Mathews has created, and would be very pleased if she were to return there again - I would follow.
~Kathy from Kathy's Review Corner

Doorway to the Stars review at Kathy's review corner!

I'm off to write some more of my current project! Have a magical Sunday everyone!

~Marly

SRR Reviews Doorway to the Stars!

I just found the review that Simply Romance Reviews gave to my futuristic novella, Doorway to the Stars! Thank you Melissa for the fantastic review! She gave it an A!

Here's a snippet of the review and the link to take you to the full review!

Freya Kirkland has the soul of a fighter, always trying to do the right thing. Aries D’Halen might have gone about procuring his wife in the wrong way, but it is easy to see that he has deep feelings for her early in the relationship. The gradual change in Freya makes you want to cheer for Aries as he slowly, persistently works to get her to trust him and eventually love him. Marley Matthews went the right way in working these two star-crossed lovers together. Details that are normally overlooked are fit into place like pieces of a puzzle. Though it might be a short story, there is nothing lacking from the characters to the colorful planet of Gaian. And the hunk of the story- six foot six—now that’s my kind of man!

~Melissa, Simply Romance Reviews

SRR Review of Doorway to the Stars!

~Marly

Featured Author Day at The Raven Reader Yahoo Group!

Hey Everyone!
It's my featured author day over at The Raven Reader Yahoo Group! So if you have time, please drop by and say hi!
I'll be sharing some blurbs and excerpts and holding a contest!

The Raven Reader Yahoo Group!

~Marly

Two Recent Review for Doorway to the Stars!

Hey All,

Just wanted to say that I've received two recent reviews for Doorway to the Stars! A big thank you goes out to Cindy at Coffee Time Romance and to Snapdragon at The Long and The Short of It!

Here's a snippet of each review with the accompanying link to it on the review site!
The main characters are likeable and believable. The rooting factor for Freya and Aries is there and their chemistry will have you reaching for a cold drink. Aries is a hero that a woman would give up everything for. The pages are filled with action and excitement. The enemies who betray Freya and Aries put the vile in villain, considering their connections. I enjoyed every moment of this roller coaster ride of a story.

Cindy
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance

Doorway to the Stars review!

Mathews has created a super, and hard to predict plot, and her characters are strong. Dialogue is especially fast-paced, and reveal much about characters, from sarcasm to vulnerability. The best parts of this are the powerfully sensual... and the less best involve the war, and some of the complexity of the story relating to the war. Doorway to the Stars is very readable, interesting, and original.
Reviewed by Snapdragon

Doorway to the Stars at The Long and Short of It!

~Marly

New Romance Writer/Reader Community!

I'm a member of:
View my page on Romance Book Junction


I just joined Romance Book Junction yesterday. It was easier to sign up for than my MySpace account was, now, I just have to become an old pro at it like I am with MySpace. LOL
This community is set up for writers and readers, which I think is a great concept!
Also, if you're looking for a chat to attend tonight, please drop by RWA Online's Chat Room, where we will be talking with the lovely Monica Burns about her latest release, Dangerous!
The chat starts at 9 PM EST and ends at 10 PM EST!

RWA ONLINE CHAT ROOM!

~Marly

Do or Die-New Cover!

Don't you just love it! Rae Monet designed this absolutely gorgeous cover for my futuristic paranormal romance, Do Or Die coming soon from The Wild Rose Press!

Here's the blurb to whet your appetite!
Do or Die by Marly Mathews
Coming soon from The Wild Rose Press!
The world has changed. Ten years ago, Earth nearly crumbled beneath the might of an intergalactic War. Their Enemy fought them with their destructive psychokinetic powers. Only a band of extraordinary humans stood in their path. They were known as the Gemini Order. Led by Shylah McKay, they saved Earth from ruination.

Now, Shylah McKay and her kind are being persecuted for the very talents that saved Earth. But Shylah's a mover and a shaker, and with her lover Grayson by her side, she'll go to the ends of the Earth and beyond to fight for her people.

Have a magical weekend, everyone!
~Marly

I'm a guest on Raven Radio-March 5th!

Hey Everyone,
I'll be popping in to chat with Mandy and Michelle on Raven Radio tomorrow between 11 am and 12pm EST. My interview will run for twenty minutes! If you are interested in dropping by follow the link below!

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ravenradio

~Marly

Doorway to the Stars featured at Erin Aislinn's!

Hey Everyone!
Big news for me! Erin Aislinn is featuring the cover of Doorway to the Stars over on the home page of her website as BOOK COVER OF THE WEEK! The talented artist that created Doorway to the Stars' cover was Amber Moon! Thank you again, Amber! I invite you to go over to her website to see Doorway to the Stars!

Book cover of the week!

Have a magical Monday!

~Marly

Pics of my yorkie girls!

Above are a few puppy pics of my Yorkie sisters, Shylah and Brynna. I call the first one, Shylah and Brynna cuddling in their blanket, Shylah hugging her toy, and the last one is Brynna giving everyone a big smile while doing Yorkie Yoga. ;)
I hope they brighten your day!

~Marly

The Witch and the Wolf has been released!!!

He's a spy for the British Crown…she's a woman desperate for revenge—together their love will save the British Empire and make them both believe in second chances.
Read the excerpt and buy the book at New Concepts Publishing!

The Witch and The Wolf at New Concepts Publishing!

My historical paranormal full length book, The Witch and the Wolf was released at New Concepts Publishing on the 21st! Needless to say, I am quite delighted! 
~Marly

Beautiful cover for Dragon's Heart!!!

I have received the BEAUTIFUL cover art for Dragon's Heart! A huge thank you goes out to the talented Alex DeShanks for this cover! I'm over the moon for it!

Here is the blurb:
Dragon's Heart By Marly Mathews
Fantasy Paranormal Romance
Coming, July 2008 from New Concepts Publishing
Grania Burns is a dragon-shifter—Dylan Lightfoot is the wizard she's taken an oath to protect…their alliance will kindle the flames of forbidden love—together they will defeat a great evil and save the mortals of Earth from destruction.

Grania Burns is of the mystical dragon shifter kind. One thousand years ago, Dragon Slayers that sought to eradicate her kind drove her people from Earth. Forced into seclusion, they created a magical realm that would be the only known safe haven for Dragon Shifters. Here, her kind lived in peace, ruled by The Dragon Shifter Royal Family until one day—a man known as Lord Draco incited a rebellion. He lusted for revenge against the humans that once sought to destroy his kind. A civil war on Dragonia ensues when his king and queen move to protect the humans.

One wizard, Dylan Lightfoot, holds the hope of the good dragon shifter's in his hands. He is a revered and powerful wizard, intent on protecting Earth at all costs. The King and Queen of Dragonia recruit him to put into motion a spell that nearly brought the magic kind their destruction at the hands of the dragon shifters a millennia ago. The dragon shifters destroyed the first spell, but they need Dylan to recreate it for their own use. The spell to turn dragon shifters completely dragon, must be completed. It is their only hope of winning the war, for once a dragon shifter is stripped of their humanity, they will die. Grania and Dylan discover they have a burning inferno pulsing between them—and once Dylan touches Grania's dragon heart, events are put into motion binding them together forever.


~Marly

Amazing Cover Art For Journey's End!!!!

I am just blown away by the cover for Journey's End which is the thirteenth and final installment of the Legacy of the Celtic Brooch Series at The Wild Rose Press! RJ Morris designed the cover and she did such an AMAZING job on it!!! Thank you so much, RJ!!! You have blessed me with a most beautiful cover!
I'm off to stare at it some more!

~Marly

RWA Online's Valentine's Day Party Chat, TONIGHT!

Join us for RWA Online's Valentine's Day Party Chat tonight starting at 9pm EST and running until 11pm EST! We have several of our published author members attending. There will be prizes to be won, including books, a box of Godiva Valentine's Day Truffles, and a pair of Sterling Silver Gemstone Earrings! Please drop by and join in on the party! We'd love to see you there!
Here is the link to the RWA Online Public Chat Room!

RWA ONLINE CHAT ROOM

Here are a few pics of the available prizes!



~Marly

Cover for Enchanted Beauty!

Feast your eyes on the cover for ENCHANTED BEAUTY! WOO-HOO! I'm still on the new cover high. LOL The cover for Enchanted Beauty was created by the talented Alex DeShanks! I'm very pleased with it. :) Enchanted Beauty is a full length fantasy paranormal romance coming soon from New Concepts Publishing!

Here's the tag line and blurb:
ENCHANTED BEAUTY BY MARLY MATHEWS
Annabelle Hawthorne-Morton is a beauty with a mysterious past—Lord Malachi Hawthorne is the beast that will touch her heart—she will heal his tortured soul and he will bring the light back into her dark world.

Annabelle Hawthorne Morton hails from an ancient mystical line—even though she herself has not been endowed with the mark of magic that the magic-kind of Thaliana are born with. Despite this, she aspires for magical greatness, and while performing a spell the enchantment backfires in her face, robbing her of half her sight. But it doesn't take her long to realize that within a few months she will be completely blind. When her father enrages the local lord and he's imprisoned for his crimes, Annabelle must muster her courage and save her father from the beast's wrath.

Lord Malachi Hawthorne, Earl of Markham has been horribly disfigured during a magical battle. His sister betrayed him—and now her curse has put him into his own living hell. Believing that the outside world will revile him for his monstrous appearance, he retreats to his enchanted castle. He is determined to make Annabelle's father his indentured servant, until he meets Annabelle. He quickly decides that she is the one that might finally set him free from his living hell, and knows he must have her as his own.

Have a lovely day, everyone!

~Marly

Edited to add: I just found Enchanted Beauty's cover on the sneak peek page over at New Concepts Publishing! I'm thrilled!

Enchanted Beauty on the sneak peek page at NCP!

Blogging over at The HEA Cafe today!

I'm blogging over at The HEA Cafe today, so please stop by and check it out! Leave me a comment and say hi! Just for those that don't know, The HEA Cafe is the blog for the published members of my online chapter, RWA Online where I am currently serving my second term as President.


~Marly