What's New from Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers?

Here are a few of the recent and upcoming releases from members of Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers:

Goddess On The Run: A Tale of the Holy Water Warriors, Book 1
By Marne Ann Kirk
Crescent Moon Press 9/17/12
ISBN: 978-1-937254-59-9
E-ISBN: 978-1-937254-60-5
Paperback $14.99

"All Fomorian Hells are about to break loose on earth, making human souls the daily special, if the Tuatha de Danaan can’t stop it. Teagan, a Celtic demi-goddess hiding from her destiny in small-town Colorado, wants nothing to do with her mother’s forgotten realm or the drama of a battle of the gods. And Merric is forbidden fruit she’s too smart to taste.

Merric, leader of the Tuatha de Danaan warriors, has other plans. Teagan holds the key to salvation, for both him and their worlds, whether she wants to or not. He’ll do whatever it takes to convince her of her duty. But can he find the key to her heart?"

For more information about Marne and her books, visit her website.
She can also be found on Facebook and Twitter.

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Big Horn Storm
By Kim McMahill
Prism Book Group 8/24/12
ISBN: 978-0615679204
Paperback $9.99, ebook $2.99

"Niki Garat tolerates her job and the city, but she lives for her summer vacation with her grandfather at his sheep camp in the stunning Big Horn Mountains of Wyoming—until this year. When the U.S. comes under attack, including an aggressive attempt by foreign invaders to locate nuclear missiles hidden throughout remote western lands, the serenity of her mountain refuge is shattered. As area ranches are commandeered, neighbors and friends, including Deuce, her childhood infatuation, band together. Throughout their struggle to stay alive, Niki begins to understand what came between her and Deuce, but before past mistakes can be corrected they must endure a terrifying manhunt and a desperate fight for survival.

Big Horn Storm is a contemporary western romantic adventure set in rugged mountain country. The story combines a too-close-to-home military crisis, harrowing horseback escapes and an attempt to reconcile the past in an action-packed thriller."

More information about Kim and her romance novels can be found at her website and her blog, Embrace Adventure. She can also be found on Facebook.

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The Chosen: Book One of the Portals of Destiny
By Shay West (aka Shay Fabbro)
Booktrope Editions 8/9/12
ISBN: 978-1935961666
Paperback: $12.95 E-book $2.99

"Astra. Kromin. Volgon. Earth. To each of the four planets are sent four Guardians, with one mission: to protect and serve the Chosen, those unwitting champions of prophecy who alone can save the galaxy from the terrifying Mekans. But the signs of prophecy have not yet appeared, and the decision to send the Guardians early could doom all in the galaxy to death."

You can find more information about Shay and her books on her website.  She can also be found on Twitter  and Facebook.

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Information collected and formatted by Pat Stoltey

What's New from Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers?

Here are a few of the recent and new releases from the authors of Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers:

All Sales Fatal
By Laura DiSilverio
Penguin Group 5/1/12
ISBN: 978-0425248034
Paperback $7.99

“When she finds a gangbanger’s body outside Fernglen Galleria, mall cop Emma-Joy “EJ” Ferris is saddened but not involved. Events conspire to draw her in, however, when the Director of Security, Captain Woskowicz, EJ’s boss and nemesis, disappears under mysterious circumstances and his three ex-wives come to the mall looking for him. EJ wonders if Captain Woskowicz’s disappearance is connected to the body, and quickly gets swept up into an investigation that includes another death, a missing teen, illegal weapons sales, suspicious behavior from the ex-wives, and Grandpa Atherton masquerading as the Easter Bunny to get a line on the perps.”

For more information about Laura and her mysteries, visit her website and blog.  Laura is also on Facebook,  Goodreads,  and Twitter.

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Wicked Eddies
By Beth Groundwater
Midnight Ink 5/8/12
ISBN: 978-0738721637
Trade Paperback $14.95

“Wicked Eddies is the second book in the RM Outdoor Adventures series.

Fly fishing is dangerous? River ranger Mandy Tanner had no idea until days before a huge tournament in Salida, Colorado. True, the Arkansas River can be a man-eater, but the rapids weren’t responsible for driving a hatchet into the neck of would-be competitor Howie Abbott―a secretive man who may have been cheating. While casting about for suspects, Mandy seeks clues from Abbott’s family members, including her best friend, bartender Cynthia Abbott. But when Cynthia becomes the prime suspect, Mandy realizes she’s wading into deeper, more hazardous waters than ever.”

To learn more about Beth and her books, visit her website and her blog.  She can also be found on Facebook  and Goodreads.

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Wild Ink: Success Secrets to Writing and Publishing for the Young Adult Market
By Victoria Hanley
Prufrock Press 5/1/12
ISBN: 978-1593638641
Trade Paperback $17.95

“A publishing guide for those interested in writing in the young adult (YA) genre. Packed with examples from novels such as Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games, giving readers in-depth tips on how to turn their own ideas into riveting stories. Dozens of interviews with writers, editors, and agents provide an inspirational view of what’s happening in the industry and advice on how to approach finishing a book and getting published. Includes a chapter on writing nonfiction YA.”

Victoria’s website is the best place to learn more about her and her novels as well as her books on writing. Visit her blog for her weekly podcast series on writing for YA readers.You can also find Victoria on Facebook.

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Desperate Dreams
By Kim McMahill
Inspired Romance Novels 4/30/12
ISBN: 978-0615631714
Paperback $8.99

“To most, America has become a safe, orderly, predictable place, but to a few, like Nyla and Ethan, it has become a prison. Inseparable since childhood, but now faced with being torn apart, they are determined to change the course of their future.

As Nyla struggles to understand her deepening feelings for Ethan, they embark on a desperate journey for freedom through the inhospitable Big Bend region of Texas. With their two best friends in tow they attempt a daring border crossing to chase a dream few would understand... Only the most courageous will dare to challenge the new order and embrace forbidden love.”

More information about Kim and her romance novels can be found at her website  and her blog, Embrace Adventure.

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List compiled and formatted by Pat Stoltey

What's New from Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers?

Here are a few of the recent and upcoming releases from members of Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers.


Darkest Knight
By Karen Duvall
Harlequin Luna March 23, 2012
ISBN: 978-0373803446
Trade Paperback $14.95

“After the warrior she loves saved her from a murderous gargoyle, Chalice watched helplessly as Aydin turned into a gargoyle himself. Now, free from the curse that enslaved her, Chalice pledges to join her sister knights in The Order of the Hatchet—and do whatever it takes to regain Aydin's humanity…and his love. What she encounters within their hallowed sanctuary is pure intrigue.

Someone—or something—is murdering her sisters in their sleep, provoking fear and suspicion among the order. Meanwhile, Aydin, unable to stay away, starts haunting Chalice's dreams, urging her onward. Ultimately, Chalice will be faced with an agonizing choice—one that will tear away at her newfound identity and force her to choose between duty and desire.”

More information about Karen and her books is available at her blog. She can also be found on Facebook and Twitter.


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Wave Me Good-bye
By Teresa Funke
Victory House Press March 2012
ISBN: 978-1935571162
Trade Paperback (8-13 year olds) $7.67

“Based on a true story from World War II: As the only Jewish girl in her New York neighborhood, thirteen-year-old Miriam Liebler has a lot on her mind. World War II is raging, and her brother will soon pack his bags to join the fight. Blackouts and air-raid drills punctuate her daily life. Worse yet, her family has heard nothing from their Jewish relatives in Europe since before the war started, and Miriam fears the worst.

Her friends don't understand her worries-until she meets Christopher Richards, an orphaned English boy whisked to America to escape the deadly bombings of London. Miriam and Chris exchange candy, comic books, and secrets through the iron bars of the orphanage fence. When Miriam's mother takes in a German-Jewish refugee and her daughter, Miriam becomes entangled in the woman's desperate search to find her family. Will her friendship with Chris survive when trouble brews?”

For more information about Teresa’s series of World War II stories for kids and her well-known collection of women’s stories, Dancing in Combat Boots, visit her website. She is also on Facebook.


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Marked in Mexico
By Kim McMahill
Inspired Romance Novels
E-book for Kindle, Nook $2.99

When hostages are taken at one of Mexico’s most popular Mayan ruins an idyllic Caribbean vacation turns deadly.

The kidnappers believe the abduction will be a simple way to negotiate the release of a colleague from a Texas prison, but matters become complicated and the stakes much higher when they realize one of their hostages is the daughter of a powerful U.S. Senator and another is an ex-Army Ranger who has no intention of playing by the rules.

For more information about Kim and Marked in Mexico, visit her website or blog.


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Finding Her Son
By Robin Perini
Harlequin Intrigue March 6, 2012
ISBN: 978-0373696079
Mass Market Paperback $5.25

"Investigating a cold case is SWAT cop Mitch Bradford's worst nightmare—especially when it involves a kidnapped infant. But thanks to an injury, he'll have to settle for following Emily Wentworth instead of breaking down doors and cuffing criminals. The prime suspect in a mysterious disappearance, Emily has always claimed she was framed. And as he earns the trust of the incredibly desperate—and unbelievably beautiful—mother, every instinct tells Mitch to believe her.

Then new evidence unfolds, revealing an elaborate conspiracy and forcing Emily into a deadly spotlight. Now, torn between loyalty to the badge and his promises to Emily, Mitch may have to make the ultimate sacrifice if he's to bring her little boy home."

Visit Robin at her website, on Facebook, and on Twitter.


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The Never Prayer
By Aaron Michael Ritchey
Crescent Moon Press March 29, 2012
ISBN: 978-1937254414
Trade Paperback $14.99

"Blown in on the winds of storm, two mysterious boys show up in Avalon, Colorado: one wants to save Lena, the other will try to destroy her.

Fiercely independent, Lena doesn’t think she needs saving. And she has already been destroyed. After her parents are killed, she alone must take care of her little brother and her mentally ill aunt. She does this the only way she knows how–by living a life of crime and desperation.

Drawn into a hellish game of love and lust, Lena will have to walk the shadowy line between demon and angel, and in the end, the fate her family and her soul will rest on the impossible decision she alone must make."

Find more information about Aaron and The Never Prayer at his website and blog. He can also be found on Facebook and Twitter.


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List compiled by Pat Stoltey