'Commercial' The Phoenix Rebellion

I thought I'd take a moment to share a 'commercial' I created for The Phoenix Rebellion. I hope you enjoy.

New Contest and Winners

For the months of August and September, I ran a contest to win a beautiful, top quality, never been used, fresh-as-a-Daisy Phoenix COFFEE MUG!

Woohoooo!

And today I've drawn the winner.

The winner is Sheila Emanis of Houston, Texas!

*and the crowd goes wild!*

For the month of October, I will be posting trivia questions - and from the correct answers, the winner will receive a free download of Lightning Strikes Twice - My November release as Katelyn Hughes.

Enjoy!

Gail

Happy Birthday!!!

Happy Birthday (2 days late) to YOU
Happy Birthday (sorry I forgot) To YOU
Happy BIIIIRTTTTHHH DAY her Jaycee Claaaaaaa---aaark

HAAAAAPPPYYYYY Birthday to yoooOOOOUUUUU!

New Cover!

Sorry I've been silent for a bit... things have been a bit crazy around here the last couple of weeks. I went away for a few days, and then we had a sudden death in the family.

But, after the morose feel of my last posting, I want to be more upbeat in this one! :-)

I've received the cover art for my November releasee under the name Katelyn Hughes - titled Lightning Strikes Twice. This is my premier release as Katelyn Hughes, and I hope it goes well.

I will be giving away an ARC of the book shortly, so if you're not already signed up - join my Yahoo group to get the details.

On the writing front, still working on the Garrison: Freedom book... haven't made much progress.

That's all for now!

Gail

New Reviews!

What an exciting day!

Today, I received the new 'print release' cover for The Phoenix Rebellion Book I: Rising Up. No print release date yet... but this is definitely a move in the right direction. (Blogger isn't letting me load any pictures at the moment... still workign on it)

I also received three GREAT reviews for three different books in the series...

The Phoenix Rebellion, Book II: Outcasts is the second book in the series. The characters are well-developed and the reader can practically feel the intensity that surrounds them as they seek to find peace in their lives again. I liked the way Michael suddenly transformed from a young boy to a man, as situations began to develop around him and his family... Ms. Delaney has once again created a fabulous book that takes a thrilling ride into a world that only wishes their freedom. This terrific science fiction tale is remarkably written and incredibly detailed. Be prepared to be captivated by another excellent winner by Ms. Delaney.

Rating: 5 Angels
Fallen Angel Reviews

The Phoenix Rebellion: Gaining Ground is a story that practically jumps from the pages. I can’t recall reading such a great futuristic romance of this nature in a good while. Reading about the struggle of the men and women trying to survive in this story was incredible. The characters are like everyday people with doubts and flaws that the reader cannot but help to identify with the individuals... Ms. Delaney pens stories that captivate and takes the reader to a whole new world of adventure. I absolutely love her flare of writing. She fashions in-depth characters that remain with the reader, and this story is no exception. Grab some Kleenex and get ready for an exhilarating read one won’t soon forget, this book rates a deserving five angels and a Recommended Read.

Rating: 5 Angels and Recommended Read
Fallen Angel Reviews

The Phoenix Rebellion Book IV: End Game is the final installment of the series. I have to admit I wanted to flip immediately to the last page and see the outcome, but I said no, absolutely not. The intense wait was hard but worth every single page. I fell in love with all of the characters, and as I waited on the edge of my seat, I could visualize myself exploring everything, right along with them. The peril and the chaos were like a huge adrenaline rush that just kept going...With her flair of writing this series, she makes the tales believable in every shape and form. I almost hated to say good-bye to the series; then again, they left such a wonderful impression, that they will stay long with me. Every one of these books are grand and astonishing in itself. Loaded in non-stop action and intrigue around every corner, this story satisfies. Ms. Delaney makes all the characters and the story feel as if the reader is part of the family, and when united, it gives a peaceful feeling of going home.

Rating: 5 Angels
Fallen Angel Reviews

What is sexy?

I've seen several discussions as of late about just what makes a hero sexy. Is it always the amazing Adonis good looks? Is it the bulging biceps and flawless hair? Is it the bigger than life hero?

For me, not so much.

I like my men to be heroes... but not always in the typical sense. Sometimes, they're unwilling heroes. They don't set out to be that way, but when faced with the choice, they choose the righteous path. They're what my dad called 'good men'. Not perfect... but good.

I try to write my heroes the same way. Sometimes, they start out as absolute jerks (aka Benjamin Roth in Precious Things), sometimes, they're wounded souls (Donovan Greer in Watch Over Me), and sometimes, they're cads (Raylor Strike in my upcoming release The Garrison: Freedom). I've had true-blue dyed in the wool heroes (Jace Quinn of The Phoenix Rebellion Book III: Gaining Ground), and men who - despite themselves - are heroes (Nick Tanner of The Phoenix Rebellion Book I: Rising Up).

So, no matter how they start out... or where their stories take them... there are a few characteristics I like my heroes to possess.

1. Intelligence - No, they don't have to be geniuses or Academics... but they can think on their feet, they don't get tricked by the obvious, and they can solve a problem with their brain as much as their brawn.

2. A sense of humor - Sometimes, they're the joker. Sometimes, they're the dry comedien that you really have to pay attention to in order to catch the joke. Sometimes, it slips right by you while the person beside you laughs their head off. They can be serious, or they can be care free, but they can laugh once in awhile.

3. Presence - They don't walk into a room unnoticed. It's not because they're so gorgeous, or they're so loud. They just fill up the space around them.

4. Loyalty - Sounds like a good quality for a dog, I know. Loyalty is the best word I could think of and yet it doesn't quite cover what I mean. When they love you, they love you with everything in them. They don't do it half way. They either do or they don't. They fight for what they believe in. Fiercely. In the 'Deadly' series by the Warped One - Jaycee Clark, all of her Kinncaid Men make a promise to the women they love "This I protect". I always loved that. Three words sums up exactly what I mean.

And what don't I like in heroes?

1. The consumate Alpha Male - They irritate me more than anything else. They usually come across and pig-headed, strong willed and deaf. Not literally deaf- okay, Benjamin was deaf - but I mean, they don't listen. They want what they want when they want it and everyone else be damned. They're never wrong, even when they're proven so. And their idea is always the ONLY way. Bleck!

2. The perfect male specimen - He's tall, built like a tank, with golden skin, a bare chest, piercing eyes and a perfectly chisled jaw.... and I'm bored already. I actually prefer a lankier hero... yeah, probably tall... I like tall... but he's not muscle bound. And he's probably not perfect. Or the 'typical' gorgeous. I find both Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant very attractive men... and there are a lot of women who wouldn't agree.

Right now, I'm working on a sci fi romance titled The Garrison: Freedom. It's the fifth in a continuity series with Triskelion Publishing. Sorry... not much more info than that right now as I haven't posted anything to my site yet. But that hero, Raylor Strike, starts out as being almost un-likeable. He's a thief, a mercenary and a liar. Not very likeable, right? But when he finds out his actions directly led to abuse on the heroine, Zarah Minoux, it tears him up. And that is when his true self is revealed... and everything I like in a hero comes forward.

Stay tuned for more information on The Garrison: Freedom and Raylor Strike.

Gail

The Dream Now Available from Cerridwen Press

ISBN #1-4199-0692-5


The Dream By Jaycee Clark

Sometimes life teaches a woman that she must learn to stand on her own against adversity, even when she knows there are others who will stand with her.

The eccentric Jason Claymere, Marquis of Ravensworth, is looking for a wife. Since he doesn't believe in love, any wife should do. But the current offerings—innocents and frightened young fillies—cringe at his scarred countenance, and widows simply cannot be trusted. Hardened from the years spent in war, he has no real use for society's strictures.

Emily Smith, a young American widow, leaves battered memories behind as she searches for her mother and her maternal family in England. What she finds instead is danger and a handsome marquis who saves her life. However, Emily will never trust another man—to be at the mercy of any man ever again is unacceptable.

While these two waltz around pride and deeply imbedded fears, someone rages as he plots revenge. Jason and Emily must learn to trust each other before both their pasts rip them apart forever.

Read an excerpt
Genre : Romance - Historical
Book Length: Super Plus Novel

Happy, Happy Bi-rthday BABY

Happy Birthday to you!
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Happy Birthday dear sexy-cool-amazing-beautiful-Wicked-One
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