One of the things I love most about author events is meeting and getting to know my readers and other authors. I met Mary Walsh at the NOLA Bookstars event held here in New Orleans last October. Mary is from Pennsylvania, but she has spent time here in New Orleans and loves the city. Last weekend, she was in town promoting her new release. Her fondness for New Orleans is reflected in her novel, Fine Spirits Served Here, a work of fiction set at Antoine's Restaurant.
Many of the old buildings in the French Quarter are rumored to be haunted, and Antoine's is no different. Most of the restaurants, bars, and shops in the quarter were once family homes that were later converted to businesses. Some go back to the eighteenth century and are known for paranormal activity. The story takes place at Antoine's where the main character, Will, is a server. When new server, Elle, starts working there, Will experiences de ja vu and swears he has met her before. He finally figures it out and is stunned when he discovers a connection to her that spans generations. If you love New Orleans and are fascinated by its history and culture, I recommend this book. Mary is a multi genre author. You can find Fine Spirits Sold Here along with her other books at Amazon. Connect with Mary on her website: marywalshwrites.com
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Jane Risdon is first and foremost a Crime writer who dabbles now and again in other genres. Published by Accent Press Ltd her most recent novel, Only One Woman, is Women’s Fiction, and is co-written with award-winning best-selling author, Christina Jones, and is set in the UK Music Scene of the late 1960s where she and Christina share their past and love of all things music.
Married to a professional musician and after living all over the world they decided they would continue in the international music industry managing recording artists, songwriters, musicians, and record producers once his band career ended. Jane has used her experiences in the music business and her interest in crime and espionage to write novels and short stories in the genre. She has also contributed to 14 anthologies – 4 Ghostly Writes anthologies to date with her 5th contribution to be published soon. She writes for online magazines and newsletters, has her own author blog on Wordpress and manages the Only One Woman blog and Facebook pages. Only One Woman
A lead guitarist whose band is touring and recording in England meets two girls in the swinging sixties.
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UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Only-One-Woman-Christina-Jones-ebook/dp/B075D88JBP
USA: https://www.amazon.com/Only-One-Woman-Christina-Jones-ebook/dp/B075D88JBP Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/d/Only-One-Woman-Christina-Jones-ebook/B075D88JBP Other Books by Jane Risdon
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/-/e/B00I3GJ2Y8
Look for The Gift by Jane Risdon in Ghostly Writes Anthology 2018
Release Date: October 31, 2018
The room stank of bleach but that couldn’t be helped, he’d opened the windows and was sure that the odour would soon evaporate. The air fresheners would help too. Nothing was left that he could see but he knew that modern forensics would be able to find blood splatter if they sprayed Luminol where they suspected the murder took place. He’d read some time ago that rubbing surfaces with Horseradish sauce would give a false reading - he carried it with him these days - and he’d done that for added insurance. The murderer didn’t plan on hanging around. If they found anything, which he thought highly unlikely, he’d be long gone. He’d planned on relocating overseas with a new identity and had ensured there wouldn’t be a trail to follow. He hadn’t been successful for as long as he had been without good reason.
His payment arrived in the off-shore bank as agreed once his work had been confirmed upon receipt of his ‘gift’ to his employer. His fee was, as arranged, divided into smaller amounts and sent on to several banks around the globe instantaneously - untraceable, just like he was. It was his last job. He was rich and free. The past was the past, and from now on he was going to enjoy the good life, perhaps he’d even settle down… Author Links
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/-/e/B00I3GJ2Y8
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/JaneRisdon2/ Author Blog: https://janerisdon.wordpress.com/ GoodReads Page: https://www.goodreads.com/JaneRisdon Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jane_Risdon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janerisdonwriter/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/janerisdon2/ Only One Woman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RenzandStella/ Only One Woman Blog: https://onlyonewomanblog.wordpress.com/
Running on Empty, Book 2 of the Fleur de Lis Series, by A. L. Vincent released today. I'm adding this one to my TBR list. Here's a little about the book: 
As a singer in a popular band, Grace Delchamp lives for the spotlight…
Her music and motorcycle are all she needs while doing what she loves most—performing. Her only problem is guitarist Brent Mouton, who can’t take no for an answer. After Grace rejects him one too many times, her life changes for the worse when she wakes up next to Brent with no memory of what happened the night before. When everything is taken away from you in the blink of an eye, all you can do is start over… Broken, Grace leaves her life in the spotlight behind and heads back home to Bon Chance, Louisiana. Deciding to dust off her degree and accept a job as a substitute teacher, Grace finds herself bonding with a group of rebellious and unruly students. What she didn’t count on, however, was running into her old high school friend, Gabriel Angelle. When life gives you a second chance, you need to be strong enough to grab it… Gabriel has always been crazy about Grace, yet the fear of losing her friendship kept him from confessing his true feelings. Now, years later and with newfound confidence, he finally has the chance to go after what he has always wanted—her. After discovering the truth behind Grace’s panic attacks, Gabe is determined to do whatever it takes to help her recover. Love can sometimes be found in the most unusual of places, but will Grace be brave enough to embrace it when she’s already running on empty…? 
About the Author:
A.L. Vincent is a teacher/writer who lives in the heart of Cajun Country. Born in Oklahoma, Vincent became fascinated with South Louisiana after reading Interview With the Vampire. Finally, she became a Cajun transplant in 2001. When not getting lost in a story line, Vincent can be found cooking or enjoying live local music. She has one son, and a furball of a dog aptly named Furby. Buy Links:
New-Adult Romantic Fantasy
Nobody expects to stare death in the face only to find out your entire life is a lie.
Rescued by Salco, marketing executive Becky finds herself in an unknown magical world filled with happy people that try to forget their land is on the brink of destruction. Becky will soon learn none of this was an accident, and the council of Tsinia are certain her union with Darthorn's son, Kovon, will create peace. And although her future has been planned out, she gives her heart to another. 
Illusional Reality - A Short Narration
soundcloud.com About the Author: Karina is a mother, freelance writer, author of eight books, VA, narrator, and promotional designer, all wrapped into one. Although she is from the UK she now lives in Greece. You will find her on the island of Corfu with her pen and imagination. 
Other books by Karina Kantas
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Author.to/KarinaKantas https://twitter.com/KarinaKantas http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/karinakantas https://urbanhype101.wordpress.com/ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjOMQORvQpEzLbC4u_RQO1e3j64KGNFAc http://www.lulu.com/shop/karina-kantas/illusional-reality/paperback/product-22597966 https://gr.pinterest.com/karinakantas/ 
For the past ten days, we have experienced a period of revelry and fellowship known as Mardi Gras. We paid homage to Kings and Queens, we screamed and begged for necklaces, and we wore clothing that is confusing to most of the world. We also saw children playing football, we shared food with total strangers, and we danced to the sound of marching bands. And this experience is called Mardi Gras. But what is Mardi Gras?
Well, we all know it's make believe. There are no real Kings and Queens; the diamonds they wear are all rhinestones, and the jewelry we screamed and begged for is made of plastic. But what about those families sitting together with the kids playing football? Looked pretty real to me. And the jambalaya from a family I had never met before that fed me in between parades on St. Charles Ave.? Tasted real to me. Those costumes that float riders wore as well as the creativity of those who made their own attire was pretty real as well. So is Mardi Gras real or not? Well, the unreal part of it yields a very real reaction of people of all races, religions, and ethnic groups getting together without incident to enjoy the spirit only we in New Orleans know how to share. Perhaps every candidate for the President of our country should be forced to sit on St. Charles Ave. for a week and a half to realize how real our Mardi Gras is. There is no black or white - only purple, green, and gold. There is no "far left" or "far right" - only sidewalk side and neutral ground side. And there is no Democratic or Republican Party, just day time parties and night time parties. I only hope that the rest of this country will appreciate our loyalty to this make believe holiday we call Mardi Gras. But furthermore, I pray that they will see through the rhinestones and plastic beads to realize how real it is to live in peace with one another. The official song of Margi Gras is "If Ever I Cease To Love." The words are strange, but the message is clear - in our community, we will "Never Cease To Love." To all other communities please take note of the very real side of Mardi Gras that should be a model and message to everyone!
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