Do or Die now in Print!!!

I'm excited to announce that Do or Die is now available to buy in print! So, if you were waiting to get your hands on a paperback copy you don't have to wait any longer!!! http://www.thewildrosepress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=957

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Do-Or-Die/Marly-Mathews/e/9781601544278/?itm=1

http://www.amazon.com/Do-Die-Marly-Mathews/dp/1601544278/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1223656987&sr=1-2

Have a great Friday everyone!!!

~Marly

New reviews for Dragon's Heart and Enchanted Beauty!

Margo Arthur at The Romance Studio gave Dragon's Heart a five heart rating, and had this to say about it,
The bond that was forged between them was complemented by the loving way Ms. Mathews wrote the tender moments into the plots. Dramas that besiege these two give them both the strength to face and overcome the strong odds that they where up against, causing them to excel in great power to defeat the enemy. An excellent adventure story filled with magical elements that make this book one to enjoy.
Link to full review, http://www.theromancestudio.com/reviews/reviews/dragonsheartmathews.htm and it's also up for Five heart sweetheart of the week, http://www.theromancestudio.com/5heart_form.php
I'd appreciate your vote!!!

I also received a great review from Kasey's View for Enchanted Beauty,
What a charming and sweet story.
Enchanted Beauty by Marly Mathews puts a new spin on the old tale of Beauty and The Beast. With a little bit of magic and along with some truly fascinating characters and a mesmerizing plot she weaves a spell-binding story that keeps you guessing right up until the end...

This is one of those stories that I found almost impossible to put down, which can sometimes make for a very late night...

If you enjoy stories about beautiful damsels in distress,wizards, magic and ever-after then you're sure to love Enchanted Beauty...


Thank you so much Margo and Kasey!

Have a great Thursday everyone! It's a wet, cool definitely Autumn like day here!

~Marly

His Lady's Keeper Cover!!!!

I received the cover for His Lady's Keeper on Thursday night. I was very pleased with it. Thank you again, Alex DeShanks!!!


His Lady's Keeper by Marly Mathews
Historical Romantic Suspense
Sequel to I'll Be Yours
Coming January, 2009 from New Concepts Publishing
Blurb:
Lady Gemma St. Martin rebelled at the thought of having a keeper to guard her every move, but when she met her keeper, the charming Highlander Hart MacKinnon, her rebellion turned to surrender.

Independent and free spirited, Gemma St. Martin wanted to dictate her fate in life. Of course, it’s hard to be an independent minded woman when your brother thinks he can direct the course of your destiny. When Gemma sets her sight on what she thinks is an ideal husband, Mallory St. Martin intervenes and hires her a keeper.

The keeper is the mysterious Highlander, Hart MacKinnon. Hart loses his heart to Lady Gemma the first time he sets eyes on her, and quickly decides to make her his. Gemma doesn’t need much convincing for the rakishly charming highlander already tempts her. Yet, a secret that connects both of their families might just break the tenuous bond forged between Hart and Gemma. Will true love see them through?

RR@H Reviews gives Do Or Die Top Pick Rose!!!

Below is just a portion of what Susan Barton at Romance Reader at Heart had to say about Do Or Die. I've included the link to the full review at the end of this post. I was so thrilled to get the first review for Do Or Die and it made it even sweeter when I found out that Susan had given it a top pick rose rating. Thank you so much, Susan!!! I can't say how much it means to me to see someone who felt the story the way I'd intended for the reader to feel it.
Thanks again!
Have a great weekend everyone!
~Marly
Mathews creates a great Bogey and Bacall romance for Shylah and Grayson, who despite their seeming ability to do anything and get anywhere at the drop of a hat—she hates how cramped up she gets in her hover car during the 10 minutes it takes to get from a friend's pub in Ireland to her family's mansion in Vermont—they are deathly afraid that the other person will realize how unworthy they are of their love and break off their relationship. They are both so dedicated to the other, but so insecure at the same time. The one thing that makes for an interesting adventure is that several of the characters are not who they are supposed to be. There are impersonators, of both specific people as well as people just trying to hide their identities. And in order to accomplish several things, Grayson needs to inhabit other people's bodies. At one point, I felt like I'd get whiplash looking from character to character, trying to untangle who everybody really was. Many of the secondary characters and their situations are even funnier than those of Grayson (who sounds very British to me) and Shylah, who kicks ass first and asks questions later if she feels like it.

DO OR DIE is a terrific mélange of mystery, intrigue, romance, and betrayal all set in the future which enables people to be anything the author can contrive. Readers who enjoy a little chocolate with their peanut butter—Sci-Fi with romance—will find this couple endearing and cheer them on throughout their exploits.

Susan Barton

Read the FULL review here: http://romancereaderatheart.com/pubsandpromos/2008/sep08/DD_MM.html

Blogging Today at RR@H Novel Thoughts and Book Talk!!!

Hey Everyone,

I'm blogging over at RR@H Novel Thoughts and Book Talk. Drop by and leave me a comment. When you leave a comment you are automatically entered into a contest to win one of my books, winner's choice!!!
http://novelthoughts.wordpress.com/2008/09/26/talking-books-with-marly-mathews/


Thanks and have a great Friday!!

Best,
~Marly

Book Trailer for Enchanted Beauty by Marly Mathews

Below is the trailer I created for my fantasy romance novel, Enchanted Beauty! If you have a few minutes, please watch it, and feel free to leave a comment here for me!
The trailer came together like a dream, though I had to hunt for a while to get the perfect pictures. :)
Enjoy!

~Marly



Or view it on Veoh. You'll have to click right onto the video to go to my page on Veoh, that way the video won't be cropped. For some reason my blog setting are cropping the dimensions of the Veoh video.

Online Videos by Veoh.com

SRR Review of Enchanted Beauty!!!

Lily at Simply Romance Reviews has reviewed Enchanted Beauty and gave it an outstanding read rating!!! Thank you so much, Lily, I'm so pleased that you loved Enchanted Beauty. I loved writing it as I didn't want to leave the magical kingdom of Thaliana, and it warms my heart to hear that readers and reviewers are having a hard time letting go as well!!!

Here's a bit of what Lily had to say,
This book is a great read. Ms. Mathews has written a story with a historic feel and smoothly flowing fast-paced yet modern dialog. All her characters are well defined with depth of personality, even the magic mirror! They are intelligent, fierce and brave. Ms. Mathews' writing is not overly descriptive about less important things like furniture and scenery but instead gives us a great story with multi-dimensional characters. The book has great twists that kept me wanting to read more and I found myself staying up late into the night to finish. This is a fabulous adult fairytale with plenty of action, romance and of course, the happy ending. Watching Annabelle and Malachi fall in love in Enchanted Beauty is a wonderful journey and makes me look forward to reading more of Ms. Mathews books.



Here's the link to the full review!
http://www.simplyromancereviews.com/srrreviews/enchantedbeauty.aspx

~Marly

Five Heart Review for Enchanted Beauty at TRS!!!

And the great reviews for Enchanted Beauty keep rolling in. I'm so happy that this story has struck a chord with readers and reviewers! It was a great deal of fun to write as I've always loved the classic fairy tale Beauty and the Beast, and twisting it to put my own stamp on it in Enchanted Beauty was a great writing experience!!!

Here's what Margo at The Romance Studio had to say about Enchanted Beauty,
I have always love reading as a child the story of Beauty and the Beast. In Enchanted Beauty, Ms. Mathews introduces us to Annabelle, a brave, and compassionate woman, who struggled with the knowledge that she could die if no cure was found for the spell that had injured her, causing blindness and a the hastening of her last days on earth. Filled with betrayal and unending action, you will find Enchanted Beauty to be one of Ms. Mathews' truly loving stories to remember.

You can read the full FIVE Heart review by following this link,
http://www.theromancestudio.com/reviews/reviews/enchantedbeautymathews.htm


Thank you so much, Margo!!!
I'm working on the book trailer for Enchanted Beauty right now, so wish me luck in getting it done over the next day or so. I'm also in deep writing mode, so I'm breaking up my time between two projects. Yes, I'm the multi tasking Queen!!!

Have a great Monday, everyone!!

~Marly

First Review for Dragon's Heart!!

Hey Everyone!
Last week I received the first review for my fantasy paranormal romance, Dragon's Heart!
Here's a little bit of what Cherokee at Coffee Time Romance had to say about Dragon's Heart! Thank you so much, Cherokee!!

Dragon's Heart is a delightful tale. The banter between Grania and Dylan is sharp, to the point, and carries some cute perks with it. Often times it moved at a great pace, like a tennis match. I fell headlong in love with the sparks of the players, and the developments between them and the secondary characters. The intense battles are life-like, creating an entertaining read, hard to let go in this surreal drama. Marly Mathews is a dynamic author who sketches fantasy and romance brilliantly with a read I found utterly pleasurable.

Cherokee
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance
Reviewer for Karen Find Out About New Books


You can read the full review by following this link, http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/BookReviews/Dragonsheart.html
~Marly

Do Or Die has been relased!!!!

Do Or Die has been released!!! Woo-Hoo! Yeah! You can buy Do Or Die by following this link!!
http://www.thewildrosepress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=86_124&products_id=957

It's a rainy gloomy day here in my little corner of Ontario, Canada, but the weather perfectly fits Do Or Die. This book is one of my darker toned stories, and I hope you all will enjoy reading this fast paced Futuristic Paranormal Romance!

For those of you reading this blog that reside in the affected areas of Texas, take care and stay safe!!

~Marly

Two More Days Until Do Or Die Releases!!!

Hey Everyone!
I'm excited to announce that Do Or Die will be available in ebook format from The Wild Rose Press in just two days!!! I had such a blast writing Do Or Die as it is non stop action from beginning to end. If you like adventure stories with a big dash of romance this one will cater to your tastes. It's also a futuristic so if you're a fan of Sci-Fi Do Or Die will also be right up your alley. I hope it appeals to a wide range of readers for various reasons. 

If you recognize the heroine's name, Shylah, you might be remembering it from reading my author bio. Our one Yorkshire Terrier was named for the Shylah in Do or Die, and I think her spunky tenacious attitude mirrors the Shylah McKay in Do Or Die to a pretty perfect 'T'. 

Do Or Die will be available in Paperback on October 10, 2008 from Amazon and B&N!!!! The awesome cover was designed by Rae Monet! Thank you again, Rae!
Here's the blurb:

Do Or Die By Marly Mathews

Futuristic Paranormal Romance  
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.

Here's an excerpt from Do Or Die to give you a sneak peek!

Grayson stared at the woman. Didn’t she know
who he was? What he was?
The woman intrigued him. Sparks had flown
between them. She was definitely special—she
looked at him as if he were her savior.
He had to help her. He knew that in an instant.
His eyes locked on hers again. He was in love.
One look—that was it. He glanced at the insignia on
her yellow uniform. She was part of the much-
revered Gemini Order. She had to be one hell of a
powerful woman.
He knelt beside her. For some reason he could
touch her...he didn’t understand that. They had to
be bonded in some way. It could only be a
supernatural bond.
Predestined.
“I’m going to touch you again, Captain.”
“Call me, Shylah. Just, Shylah.”
His heartbeat quickened. Her voice was heaven.
Willing all of his energy to him, he leaned down and
gathered her in his arms. He stood up, cradling her
against his chest.
“Shylah.” Her name rolled off his tongue like
music. His voice was a caress and she relaxed.
“Take me, here.” She pressed her hand against
his chest, and a sudden image entered his mind.
She was a telepath.
He’d known the members of The Gemini Order
were skilled, but not all were telepaths.
He nodded his head. “Your wish is my
command.” He took to the sky. It was a miracle he
had found her. She could be his salvation.
“I feel as if we’ve met before.” She tilted her
head toward him, and he drank in the beauty of her
stunning eyes. They seemed to engulf her entire
face. “You feel familiar.” He sighed. He would never
get enough of listening to her voice.

Available September 12, 2008 from The Wild Rose Press!

~Marly

The Long and Short of It Reviews Enchanted Beauty!!!

Another review has been posted for Enchanted Beauty! Orange Blossom at The Long and Short of It, had this to say about Enchanted Beauty,
If you’re looking for well-written, romantic fantasy fiction, then this is definitely the story for you. Enchanted Beauty is a retelling of the classic Beauty and the Beast story and with it Marly Matthews has created a fun-filled, touching and romantic tale.
I absolutely loved this book from beginning to end. The writing is top notch, all the characters are wonderfully drawn and the magical world is both entertaining and intriguing. Annabelle and Malachi are wonderful leads—you feel for them, you support their efforts and in the end you want them to succeed in their deeds and be happy. Adding to the enjoyable effect of this book are all the supporting characters which brought the story to life. Each and every one was well-rounded and—even in a magical story as this—felt real.

The world building involved in creating the magical realm of this book was also well done which is important in a fantasy story as this. It came across as thorough and logical. And at the end, all the loose ends were tied up, making it a satisfying and worthy read. I hope to hear about other stories in and around the Enchanted Kingdom of Thaliana from Ms. Matthews. That is a journey I would most definitely like to take once again.
Link to full review,
http://www.longandshortreviews.com/LASR/0908/EnchantedBeauty-MM.htm


Needless to say, I was very pleased with this review! Thank you so much, Orange Blossom!

~Marly

Twilight's Kiss up for favorite Five Heart Sweetheart at TRS!!!

Twilight's Kiss is up for favorite Five Heart Sweetheart from last week!!!! I"m absolutely delighted to be in such good company!!! If you have a chance and you're so inclined, I'd love for you to vote for Twilight's Kiss!!!
Here's the link,
http://theromancestudio.com/5heart_form.php
Thank you!!!
Best,
~Marly

Enchanted Beauty Review!

Enchanted Beauty hasn't been out for long, but already the reviews are coming in! This one is from Rose at Writers and Readers of Distinctive Fiction, who gave it a stays on shelf rating!!!
Here's a portion of what she had to say,
Enchanted Beauty by Marly Mathews has an entirely new twist on the oft-told tale of Beauty and the Beast. The sprightly twists of magic, a handsome and cursed wizard, an evil king and a wicked sorceress queen lend new and exciting plot elements which keep the reader on her/his toes. Using Annabelle as a naïve and untrained sorceress was an interesting play to the old story line, and Malachi and his possessive but sincere character as a partner added the sparks. For the two of them to make life work, they must find out the truth, not only about their monarchs, but about themselves as well. For Malachi, understanding what went down between his cousin and her deplorable lover was only half the battle. To have the strength to let Annabelle go to her father, the Evil King Roland, took a lot of love and trust on his part, and a lot of faith on Annabelle’s newly found love. Having two people so intrinsically different in background and putting them in such peril was an unexpected delight. As the characters worked through their issues of love, trust, anxiety of separation, and finally discovering the truth about themselves and those around them, they and their story encompass a totally unexpected depth. I found Enchanted Beauty to be a wonderful read, one that is interesting, compelling, well written, and delightfully innovative. For those who like faerie tale romances with a twist, Enchanted Beauty is the story for you. This is one I can highly recommend for your keeper shelf.


Reviewed by Rose
WRDF Review

Thank you, Rose for the fantastic review!
~Marly

Twilight's Kiss get 5 Hearts from The Romance Studio!

Dee Dailey from The Romance Studio gave Twilight's Kiss a FIVE HEART REVIEW! I'm over the moon about this fantastic review! Here's a few snippets of what she had to say about Twilight's Kiss,
Marly Mathews has written a humorous, suspenseful tale of villagers turned vampire slayers. They all know of Lord Sean’s affliction, love him still. Ms. Mathews does a great job building her characters. Bridget, Sean, Grace, Father Clancy, Mary, Rupert, Iris all come alive under her pen.

and...

This is a fun tale with some suspenseful twists from beginning to end. Ms. Mathews writes some of the best dialogue and scenarios around. Sean is such a powerful but loveable guy I just couldn’t help hoping with the rest of the village that Bridget would just say the words and save them both from heartache. It’s a great book with a nice little twist at the end to make it even better.

Thank you so much Dee for your kind words! I'm always happy when a reviewer loves my writing! 

If you all are interested you can read the full review by following this link,
Twilight's Kiss reviewed by The Romance Studio!

~Marly 

Enchanted Beauty has been released!!!!

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.
Hey Everyone!

I'm thrilled to announce another new release! Enchanted Beauty has been released at New Concepts Publishing. This novel is a retelling of the classic fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast.
Buy Enchanted Beauty! 
Enjoy!

~Marly

Twilight's Kiss Book Trailer!

Well, I made a book trailer for Twilight's Kiss. When I was gathering the photos for Dragon's Heart I saw so many perfect images for Twilight's Kiss that I knew I'd be making another trailer as soon as I got some free time. *snort* So, after finding some time to make it, here it is!
Enjoy!

~Marly

Dragon's Heart has been released!!!

A relationship between a dragon shifter and a wizard was unheard of—and certainly frowned upon. Yet, Grania found Dylan nearly irresistible, feared, knew, if he ever touched her she’d never be able to control the mating fire.
Hey Everyone!
I'm thrilled to announce that Dragon's Heart has been released at NCP! You can buy it by following the links below!
http://www.newconceptspublishing.com/
http://www.newconceptspublishing.com/dragonsheart.htm

I'm off to review the galleys for Do or Die! Have a great Monday everyone!

~Marly

Dragon's Heart Book Video!

Here's is the book video I made up for Dragon's Heart, releasing soon at New Concepts Publishing! I made it myself on iMovie! I was actually quite proud that I figured out how to make the video since I didn't even know how to use iMovie at this point in time last week!
Enjoy!

~Marly

Review for Journey's End!

Journey's End has been reviewed by The Long and Short of It! Please click the link below to read the wonderful review!
http://www.longandshortreviews.com/LASR/0708/JourneysEnd-MM.htm
~Marly

Enya-May it Be

I'm a writer that likes to write while I'm listening to music, so here's a song from my latest book writing soundtrack.

Have a great Monday!
~Marly

Doorway to the Stars..

Crystal from Crystal's Book Reviews has reviewed Doorway to the Stars! Here's a snippet of what she had to say,
Doorway to the stars is a futuristic novella with a touch of romance and spice. The characters were very realistic and the story overall was very well written. Ms. Matthew’s has a knack for writing in this genre I look forward to reading more of her books. 4 Hearts


Thank you, Crystal for such a flattering review! You can read the full review by following this link,
http://bookreviewsbycrystal.blogspot.com/2008/07/doorway-to-stars-by-marly-matthews.html

~Marly

Happy Fourth of July!

Happy 4th of July to all of my American readers and friends! Have a wonderful holiday, don't forget to enjoy the food and the fireworks! ;)
We have quite a few Americans in our neck of the woods this week, which is a really good thing. My sister was out yesterday and she'd just parked her car looked to the vehicle parked beside her and saw a woman reading Twilight's Kiss!!! Small world, especially since the woman was up from the States! So, that news definitely made my day! My sister tells me she looked thoroughly engrossed in the story! :)

~Marly

Happy Canada Day!

Happy Birthday, Canada!

~Marly

The Last Legion

Last night, I took some away time from writing my next fabulous book *giggle* and I watched The Last Legion starring Colin Firth, Ben Kingsley and Thomas Sangster. Surprisingly enough, it was really good! I didn't know what to make of it when reading up the write up since it really doesn't do the movie justice. But if you haven't checked it out yet, do so when you can! If you like action movies with a little bit of romance, this one will please you! And of course if you're a Colin Firth fan, this one really should be on your to be watched list. :)

I found the following trailer on You Tube.

~Marly

Happy Thursday!

I'm dashing in quickly to say I'm still alive. LOL Seriously, I've just finished one book, and now I'm off to finish the second book! I'm having a blast and I've even had to shift into different sub-genre gears as the book that I just finished was a straight historical set during the late regency, and now I'm writing a futuristic set in a very distant future.
I'll leave you all with this video from You Tube. :)



~Marly

I'll Be Yours is now available at Fictionwise!

Hey All,

Great news! I'll Be Yours is now available to buy at Fictionwise! Since it's a new addition at Fictionwise it's available for 15% off!
http://www.fictionwise.com/eBooks/eBook69020.htm?cache

~Marly

Sony eReader Giveaway Contest at The Wild Rose Press!

Sony eReader Giveaway!


The Wild Rose Press wants you to have a SONY eReader!




All this summer (June 11 – August 31), every time you purchase a title by any of these sponsoring authors (see list below), you will be eligible to enter our drawing to win a SONY eReader. The drawing will be held on Tuesday evening, September 2, 2008 at our weekly chat (9:00 p.m. eastern). (You do not need to be present in the chat room to win).

When you purchase any title from these authors simply email your order number to: SONYREADER@thewildrosepress.com . Make sure you have a current email address and/or include your contact information so we can find you if you win.

You may enter as many times this summer as you wish. If you purchase more than one title in the same order, feel free to send two emails and include the order twice. We will verify that you did indeed purchase more than one title.

The following are the sponsoring authors for this wonderful contest. Please look for their author information on our web site and enjoy some fabulous reads this summer from these participating authors:

Jules Bennett
Donna L. Bolk
Laurel Bradley
Rachel Brimble
Pam Champagne
Lynda Coker
Christine Columbus
Sandra Cormier
Amy Corwin
Sharon Cullen
Donna Dalton
K.M. Daughters
Debbie Doggett
CarolAnn Erhardt
Valerie Everhart
Cindy Green
Kathleen Grieve
Larry Hammersley
Stacy Dawn
Sharon Horton
Tara Haff
Anna Kathryn Lanier
Marly Mathews
Nicole McCaffrey
Devin McKee
Sandy Wichersham McWhorter
Donna Michaels
Stacey Joy Netzel
AnneMarie Novark
Cindy Spencer Pape
PL Parker
Katie Reus
Jane Richardson
Jennifer Robins
Donna Marie Rogers
Emma Sanders
Kathleen Scott
Robin Shope
Misty Simon
Carol A. Spradling
Debra St. John
Lily Stone
Browyn Storm
Beth Trissel
Leanne Tyler
Brenda Weaver
Nita Wick
Teri Wilson

For information about the Sony eReader click here
For questions on this contest, please contact LisaDawn MacDonald at lisadawn@thewildrosepress.com, or Martha K at Martha@thewildrosepress.com, or Rhonda Penders at rpenders@thewildrosepress.com. Please put the words SONY eReader contest question in your subject line.


Good luck!
*No purchase necessary to win the SONY eReader. If you do not purchase a title, you may enter the contest by mailing a post card to The Wild Rose Press, Sony eReader Contest, P.O. Box 708, Adams Basin, NY 14410. Please include your name, email and contact information. In addition, you must write down three titles from any of the participating authors. Postcard entrants will be added to the names of email entrants and a winning entry will be drawn on September 2, 2008.

Link to contest page at The Wild Rose Press!
http://thewildrosepress.com/publisher/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1588&Itemid=135

Here I am!

If you read yesterday's post, you'll understand the subject title of today's post. Here is Shylah posing for the camera after emerging from her hiding spot. She thought she was very clever. LOL

~Marly

Find the Yorkie..

Can you find the Yorkie in the above picture? Stay tuned tomorrow to see my Yorkie Shylah when she comes out of her hiding spot.

~Marly

The Witch and the Wolf now available at Fictionwise!!!

Hey Everyone,

The Witch and the Wolf is now available for purchase at Fictionwise! Since it's a newly added title, you can get it now for 15% off!
Here's the link!
http://www.fictionwise.com/eBooks/eBook68633.htm?cache


~Marly

24 and Corner Gas

Here's a great clip from the Season Finale of the Canadian Comedy, Corner Gas. The clip features "24" star, Kiefer Sutherland.

Happy Monday, everyone! I'm off to write!

~Marly

Happy Friday!

If you haven't seen Stardust yet, and you're looking for a great movie to watch this weekend, you have to watch this one! You won't be disappointed!

~Marly

Featured Author for the Month of June at Kasey's View!

Hey Everyone,

I'm thrilled to announce that I'm in the author spotlight over at Kasey's View for the month of June! Please check it out! http://www.kaseysview.com/Author_Spotlight.html

I'm pounding away on the keyboard finishing up my latest book! June has gotten off to a rainy start here where I am, I hope everyone else is enjoying some early summer sunshine!

~Marly

The Tenth Kingdom

Here's a cute little video I found on You Tube featuring clips from The Tenth Kingdom and Faith Hill's This Kiss song. Enjoy!

~Marly

New review for The Witch and the Wolf from The Long and Short of It!

I personally really enjoy historical fiction and this story pleased me. It takes place during the French Revolution and thereafter. The writing is such that I felt transported right into events and felt the fear and passion that was prevalent then. Transportation by horse and carriage, elegant clothes worn by elegant ladies, fawning gentlemen, the constant intrigues that were carried on behind the royal scene can all be enjoyed by the reader. The language and speech patterns here and there tends to resemble modern day language but on the whole language is authentic as well. I enjoyed the reminder of what had been taking place in the courts of England and France as they struggled with their hatred of each other.

The romance that Arabella De Maurier and Christopher Wyndham tried so hard to deny accelerates through the story building to a delicious crescendo at the end as true love prevails. Christopher refuses to give up on his love as Arabella twists and turns looking for a way to solve her problems. As hard as he tries Wyndham cannot stop loving her. It makes you wish for a man just like him for yourself.

I eagerly followed the ups and downs of the love the two main characters have for each other. Their relationship is stormy, but so touching in places it's sure to bring a smile to your face as it did mine. You'll want to pay close attention while you read so you don’t miss any of the juicy parts. It makes for a very fascinating time. There are many other threads of people’s lives and events woven throughout the main love story that also make it interesting to follow. All that passion and action and history woven together makes this a book you really should read!

~Verbena, Reviewer at The Long and Short of It!

You can read the review at The Long and Short of It by following this link, http://longandshortreviews.blogspot.com/2008/05/review-witch-and-wolf.html
Thank you so much for reviewing The Witch and the Wolf, Verbena!

~Marly

Those Raven Nights!

Those Raven Nights!
Raven Radio, as mentioned in Romantic Times Magazine, is moving to nights! Tune in every Wed at 11-12 PM EST and join Authors Michelle Pillow and Mandy Roth as they talk about everything, nothing and the paranormal. Guests include NY Times and USA Today Bestselling authors as well as those wonderfully talented authors soon to be there, editors, paranormal tour guides, psychics, ghost hunters, specialists and more!
www.ravenhappyhour.com or http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ravenradio

Listeners are welcome to join the live chat or call in to the show to talk to us and our guests. The show will move to its new evening schedule, May 28th where listeners can catch us every Wednesday at 11PM to 12AM EST. We have a lot of authors on the upcoming line up and you can see a full schedule of guests here: http://ravenhappyhour.com/raven_podcast_schedule_of_guests.htm
WANT TO JOIN THE VIRAL CONTEST AND HELP SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT RAVEN NIGHTS? Go to Raven’s blog to learn how you could win free advertising packages! Contest open to authors, readers and other groups! http://ravenhappyhour.com/ravenblog/?p=463

Three New Contracts!

Big news for me! NCP has offered me three new contracts! Woo-Hoo! The contracts were offered on the sequel to I'll Be Yours, His Lady's Keeper, my futuristic paranormal fantasy, Psychic Chains, and my futuristic paranormal fantasy, Rogue Fairy book one in my new Exiles of Magic Series!

More information, coming soon! Remember, you can subscribe to my newsletter author group, so you'll be the first to know of any new information concerning my books!

My Yahoo Author Newsletter Group!

I'm off to do some more happy dancing!

~Marly

My New Website!!!

Happy Victoria Day Weekend to the Canadians reading my blog!

I'm excited to announce that I have a new website, designed by the ultra talented Rae Monet! I'm so happy with this website it's definitely a dream come true! Here's the link to my site!

Marly Mathews Author Website!

~Marly

Happy Friday!

This looks so good! I can't wait to see it! Jack is back!

~Marly

Yeah!

 I have received a lovely review from a reader, who loved The Long Thin Veil. The review was posted at The Wild Rose Press.

Here it is, with permission to post from the reviewer, Catherine,
5 Stars
Admittedly, I do not read many stories of Faeries and veiled worlds where Leperchans and Nymphs come to life. This well crafted tale not only kept my interest but has me looking for more in a genre I've ignored. I look forward to more of Ms. Mathews stories.
Date Added: 05/11/2008 by Catherine Kimmer

Thank you so much, Catherine! I'm so happy you enjoyed it and that I opened your eyes to a new sub-genre! Yay! 

~Marly 

Chatting Tonight with Gail Barrett at RWA Online!

Join us tonight starting at 9PM EST and ending at 10PM EST as we chat with Harlequin author, Gail Barrett. She'll be chatting about her latest release, Heart of a Thief! She'll be offering a signed copy of Heart of a Thief, so don't miss out!

Follow the link below to reach our chat room! We'll see you there! 

RWA Online Chat Room!

~Marly 

Happy Mothers Day!

Happy Mothers day to all of you moms reading my blog!

~Marly

Author Interview at Chicks of Characterization Blog!

Check it out! I've been interviewed by Andrea from Chicks of Characterization. Click the link below to go and read the interview! Don't forget to leave a comment so you'll be entered into a contest to win your choice of one of my available ebooks!

Author Interview!

~Marly

New Cover for The Long Thin Veil!

Oh, yeah! Here's the new cover for my October 2006 release with The Wild Rose Press, The Long Thin Veil. :) I think it's a definite improvement from the previous one though that one was nice as well. Now, I have to get it updated on all of my sites! I'll include the blurb and buy link with it as well!

It is the night of All Hallow's Eve, in Scotland. Come nightfall, The Long Thin Veil between realms will slip away, unleashing the full magical power of Samhain. The spirits of the dead, faeries, elves and other otherworldly spirits will visit the human realm, and in return the humans may visit their realms. However, All Hallow's Eve comes with a price. While the spirits of the light are given access to our world, the spirits of darkness can also cross into our realm. Megan Rose MacLeod is a witch. She is the protector of her village in her family of witches, she is known as the 'chosen one'. Her time of reckoning is near, for she has made a bargain with a powerful man, Tiernan Fairlove, a man accustomed to getting what he wants. And, he wants Megan. Now, he must convince her that they are a match made in heaven, destined to be together for eternity. Blessings and danger abounds on All Hallow's Eve, in the end, their love might be the only thing that survives to see a new day.
Click to buy!

The Long Thin Veil

Review for Doorway to the Stars from Kasey's View!

Here's what Kasey at Kasey's View had to say about Doorway to the Stars, I'll include the link to the full review at the bottom of this post.

I found Doorway To The Stars to be a fascinating and thought provoking story that will linger in your mind long after the story is finished. In fact I think that this story could probably use a sequel! The characters are extremely likable, the world building is very interesting, and the chemistry between the two main characters, Aries and Freya is scorching hot... 4 Stars! 

-Kasey, Kasey's View

Doorway to the Stars review!

Thank you so much, Kasey!

~Marly

Reviews for Twilight's Kiss and The Promise!!!

Hey All, 

I have two new reviews for two different stories! The first review is for Twilight's Kiss my full length paranormal fantasy published with The Wild Rose Press. The second review is for The Promise my short paranormal Christmas Romance published with The Wild Rose Press! Kathy from Kathy's Review Corner read and reviewed both stories! 

Below is a snippet of the review for Twilight's Kiss! Thank you so much, Kathy! 

Twilight's Kiss was a paranormal story with so many elements - vampires, a curse, fairies and even elves. There is a large cast of characters that were fully developed, and that I worried about as the battle loomed. I adored the interaction between Sean and his several times removed niece Grace. She definitely kept him on his toes, and he adored her. The slow build up of the romance between Bridget and Sean was believable, especially considering Bridget thought all vampires should be destroyed, and Sean was uncertain whether Bridget was the answer to the prophecy. There were times that it felt as if the story jumped, and the ending does leave a couple unresolved storylines. Overall, I adored Twilight's Kiss and eagerly await what I hope will be a sequel or two.

Kathy Andrico - KathysReviewCorner.com

Below is a snippet of the review for The Promise!

The Promise was a sweet romance of two people fighting the inexplicable forces that was drawing them together. Neither trusts the other, and both were resolved in finding out the truth of what was happening. As I'm learning to expect and enjoy from Ms Mathews, there was an extensive set of secondary characters that fully participated in the story. There were a couple decisions and assumptions made in the story that were abrupt, but overall, I can see definite promise for a successful future for this author.

Kathy Andrico - KathysReviewCorner.com

Contest on my yahoo author group...

Hey All,

I'm running a contest until the 17th of May on my yahoo author loop for a free download of Twilight's Kiss. If you'd like to enter the contest, you'll need to join the group.

Join my yahoo author group!

~Marly

May!

Happy Beltane! I'm happy to see the arrival of May, though I do like April as well. May is my birth month so it's always held a special place in my heart.

~Marly

Happy Monday!

Okay, so who else remembers this movie? :)

~Marly

Happy Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day!

~Marly

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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