The Big Wide Calm: A Novel by Rich Marcello

An Interview with Author Rich Marcello

Hello loyal followers and readers! I want to share with you a recent interview I made with bestselling author Rich Marcello about his new book, "The Big Wide Calm: A Novel"

What is the books genre/category?

It’s literary, millennial coming-of-age fiction. Millennial in the sense, that the heroine of The Big Wide Calm, Paige Plant, is a little older (25) than most coming-of-age heroines. Literary in the sense that it deals with a number of philosophical and existential topics.

What events/inspirations led up to you publishing "The Big Wide Calm?"?

A number of years ago, I decided to write down everything I believe about love—romantic love, platonic love, and love in a broader community. I’m in the process of writing three novels about these different kinds of love. The Big Wide Calm was just published in July of 2014 by Langdon Street Press. The first, The Color of Home, was published in 2013, and the third, The Beauty of the Fall, will be published in 2015.


Is there a common theme or life-lesson in your books?

Yes. Thematically, even though there are different characters in each novel, they are tied together by struggling to truly and deeply learn to love, even when their histories or current obstacles conspire against them.


I see that you have published two books. What was the biggest challenge you encountered between writing your first book and second book?

For The Big Wide Calm, I wrote very fast. Basically, I caught a creative wave and finished the first draft of the book in three months. Then I edited it for another year. The biggest challenge was literally dropping everything else in my life so I could make room to ride the wave and channel all of my creative energy into the book.  Because I’ve been writing songs, poems, and novels for a long time, I know it’s rare to catch a wave like that, so I made a decision to honor it and drop everything else I was doing. In a way, it was an easy choice, albeit not a practical one.

Looking back at both of your publications, What do you think you did that makes your books stand out above the rest?

I try to infuse my books with a great deal of emotional intimacy. In addition, because I’m also a songwriter and poet, I try to incorporate poetic and song elements into my writing.  Sometimes I’ll spend a couple of hours on a paragraph until I get the words right. The combination of emotional intimacy and poetic writing is what helps the books stand out.

On that note, would you have changed anything that you have done?

No, I’m really proud of both books. Like most writers I know, I could tinker with a book forever. With that said, with both The Big Wide Calm and The Color of Home, I reached a point where I felt the book was done and I let it go. There’s something about letting a piece of art go that is relational. By that I mean the best novels, in my opinion, have the ability to invoke an emotional reaction in a reader that is unique, that is relational. In that sense, even when someone doesn’t like one of my books, as long as they have some emotional reaction to it, I feel it’s serving its purpose.

Besides personal life, where do you draw most of your inspiration from?

From dreams. I’m a big believer in writing in the morning, and in a way, going from one kind of dreaming (sleep) directly to another (writing fiction). My best writing comes from that dream-like place where I totally inhabit a character and write from their point-of-view.

What can your readers expect from you in the coming years?  The Beauty of the Fall will be out in 2015. After that, I plan to write for the rest of my life. I figure I have a good ten novels in me.

What advice would you give to writers just starting out? Write the first pass of any scene quickly, and then rewrite it until it’s sensual enough that the reader feels like he or she is actually there.

Author & Book Contact Links:
Website: richmarcello.com
Twitter: @marcellor
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/The-Big-Wide-Calm-Novel/dp/1626527954/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408701492&sr=8-1&keywords=rich+marcello
Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-big-wide-calm-rich-marcello/1119322843?ean=9781626527959
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7356640.Rich_Marcello
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/richmarcello3/
Blog: https://richmarcello.wordpress.com/

The Truth which was Kept from Us: Mysteries of the Past

Klaus Berger’s ‘The Truth which was Kept from Us’ is—to say the least—so intriguing you’ll drop everything you’re doing and read through it. You’ll be simply astounded upon learning about the extent of what you DON’T know—and that’s only for starters.

Indeed, ‘The Truth which was Kept from Us’ contains information that can be so shocking to many people—myself included. I mean, imagine if the majority of Jesus Christ’s teachings—which didn’t reach the great masses of people through generations—were actually made public right at the get-go, we could have spared ourselves a lot of bloodshed throughout history. On a personal note, I find the divine wisdom that author Klaus Berger so comprehensively discusses in this book so evocatively life-changing—finally, here’s something that will wash over your soul like warm rain. And when I say “comprehensively,” I’m not kidding—Berger leaves no stone unturned when he reveals not only Jesus’ hidden teachings, but also what we can do about these teachings in order to transform our very lives.

Let me suffice it to say that this is an incredibly powerful book—something you don’t read lightly, yet it’s something that you or everyone MUST read. Get a copy of this book today, especially if you’re like me who have been wondering about what we could all have been missing from the big picture. Highly recommended—also makes a great gift to like-minded friends. Five stars for this one.

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Blood of a Werewolf by T. Lynne Tolles

Blood of a Werewolf: Love & Horror Fuse in Genre-Defying Series by T. Lynne Tolles.  Can You Really Trust the ‘Boys Next Door’?

Tolles fuses vampires, witches and werewolves like never before in ‘Blood of a Werewolf’, the first installment of ‘The Blood Series’. While love can often be blind, Tolles’ gripping narrative proves just how dangerous emotions can be when they’re mixed with the new-found abilities of witchcraft.

For Immediate Release

San Jose, CA – While vampires have rapidly become a staple of modern literature, many critics believe that they’re often-stereotypical use is due for literal new blood. Storming the scene with gusto and giving the world a narrative that is wholly-unique, T. Lynne Tolles is delighted to offer up ‘Blood of a Werewolf’.

The novel is the first part of the larger ‘The Blood Series’, set to add a refreshing twist to the worlds of witchcraft.

Synopsis:

Darby O’Rielly may look like a shy, quiet bookstore owner who waits up at night to make sure her fun loving little sister Rowan makes it home. But that would be a bad assumption if you intend to threaten her family and loved ones. If the deadly magic this witch possesses is unleashed, the whole neighborhood better watch out.

When two handsome brothers move next door, love blooms. Devon and Blake aren’t just hot, they’re vampires hunted by a man with unlimited wealth and vengeance.

When two handsome brothers move next door, love blooms. Devon and Blake aren’t just hot, they’re vampires hunted by a man with unlimited wealth and vengeance.

With these two atypical couples together, mayhem ensues. Darby is forced to use her new-found magic when hunters snatch Rowan to lure the brothers to their demise. A wreckless decision by the enemy transforms Rowan into a werewolf, throwing her new love Blake into a downward spiral. Werewolf terrors from childhood paralyze his judgment and send him packing, leading Rowan into the arms of a werewolf named Dean who helps ease her into the new life she’s forced to embrace.

As the author explains, her book is wholly unique.

“This is grassroots urban fiction with plenty of vampiric twists. It’s a story of love and lust unlike anything written before. While it’s intricate and chock-full of suspense, the narrative follows a classic storyline that will leave readers continually guessing,” says Tolles, a prolific writer.

Continuing, “It is part of a wider series, with volumes two and three already on the market. ‘Bloodstone Heart’ and ‘Deadman’s Blood’ continue this saga with even deeper insights into the arcane world.”

To date, reviews for the book have been extremely positive.

“I thoroughly enjoyed this fanciful story of love and horror. The book is beautifully written in good solid English which make it pleasure to read,” says Bruce Fox, reviewing the novel on Amazon.

Karen Deem was equally as impressed, adding, “Picked it up and could not put it down. I so enjoyed the story line and the people I feel I met and knew from reading. Some books you pick up and thumb through. This book I ingested it which means I read each word like I lived it, like a movie.”

‘Blood of a Werewolf’ is available now: http://amzn.to/1fbeJmc.

About the Author:

T. Lynne Tolles can be found most days, juggling one of two cat muses and a laptop, tripping over an ancient Newfoundland dog and washing a never-ending pile of laundry. When life doesn’t get in the way, she writes paranormal romances for new adults.

Her passion for witches, ghosts, and vampires together with a light-hearted wit are reflected in her loveable characters and the adventures of mystery they unravel to find their happily ever after.

Contact:

T. Lynne Tolles

408-568-6814

tlynnetolles@me.com

Sexual Promise – the first book in the Promise Series.

In Atlantis, a promise is made. Four extraordinary souls travel through time; to now, to us. It’s a story to be lived. Price: $0.99 (eBook) Download to your Kindle (eBook) Dream The Answer Rhea is the High Priestess in the land of Atlantis. She receives visions and is called to act. Enlisting three of her tribal members, one of which is the love of her life, they time travel together into the year 2013. This is a mission that begins by manipulating Connie, a writer, of whom Rhea had given a three year notice. Now it was time for the tribe to enter into Connie’s dreams while trying to remain alive in Atlantis. They are the characters in the book being written by Connie. Challenges arise when they cannot control what is written. Time is running out in Atlantis resulting in the possibility of a backup plan being executed. They are gorgeous, they are armed and promises are made. The tribe must be kept together in a future that is hard to control. Excerpt When he walked her back through the pond area of the hotels, his arm kept lightly brushing against hers. Quinn’s knees went weak as he bent down to kiss her goodnight outside her door. Her female area seemed to be doing a little dance inside. There was this clutching sensation. A reaching for something that wasn't there. Quinn’s breathing went deeper as she nodded off to sleep. What she was feeling and thinking accompanied her into her dream state. Soon she found herself with Jacques once again. Only this time, they were in his room. The music was playing in the background and a cool breeze was blowing through the window. Her senses were heightened tenfold as she flew around the top of the room looking down on the two of them; as if witnessing a movie. She wanted so bad to be in first person to experience the sensations, not flying at the top of the room in a detached position. As quick as she had that thought she was in her dream body enjoying Jacques lips and removing his clothes all at the same time. Completely lost in his touch, there were no thoughts, only sensations. She could feel him tense up in anticipation as she moved down his body ever so gently bypassing the throbbing she sensed to the sensitive area of his thigh.

Kindle Edition

Professional Reviews

This Author Promises to Titillate your Curiosity in a continuing series
I chose this rating because I thoroughly enjoyed the talent that the author
achieved in keep in the readers interest as to what may occur next. ~ Amazon.ca - by Gulliver Squeak

She describes her characters so that you feel you "know" them or have
"known" them in your lifetime.

I liked the dialogue between the characters which made you appreciate the
different points of view that occur between friends and acquaintances.

I would recommend this to anyone wishing to enjoy an thought provoking read with
a "promise" for more intriguing things to occur as the series moves onward. 
Great book. Can't wait to read the next one.
I chose this rating because it was an awesome book that had a bit of everything in it.

If you like time travel sexual promise is for you.

Unfortunately I am not a writer so you will just have to read the book to see why it is so good ~ Amazon.ca - by Corinne 

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The MonsterJunkies

The MonsterJunkies
An  American   Family Odyssey

“Being   A   Normal  Family  is a State of Mind”

Authors    Erik Daniel Shein   And    L. M   Reker

  ISBN-13: 978-1622095483  

Publisher  Arkwatch holdings LLC

Genre ~ paranormal    teen  fantasy


Tucked away in a remote cul-de-sac on the Maine coast      is a   place       where     the     strange   is normal,   and   the bizarre, is everyday.  This is a place, where, if you do not have an open mind, you will loose your mind in its reality and truths. This is the home of The MonsterJunkies, An American Family Odyssey.

Residing at this place, twelve year old Crow and his fourteen year old sister, Indigo , along with their friends go down a reality curve to arrive at the harsh truth of the indelible hurt bullying, emotional abuse and prejudice can foster. The family faces ignorance combined with aggression at every step as they try to build a life for themselves in the home of their ancestors.

We are all MonsterJunkies and wear masks during our daily lives, in school, during work, hanging out with friends, imitating, being people who we look up to and admire, or those we want to be. It is those people who take off their masks and show the real person inside who are the ones that truly find the meaning of their lives.

The MonsterJunkies an American Family Odyssey, defines growing up through a cast of quirky yet engaging characters who also experience the same anxieties as any other family, enduring the issues that portend ‘coming of age.’ Not all angst and agony, it marks a clear path to the ultimate form of acceptance, the approbation of self.

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Book reviews ~

 The author is on top of the game in this amazing read, and just gets better and better every-time. ” Book Review Buz “

Even more precisely, it provides excellent insight into the intricacies of the problem of bullying. ” Karen O'Sullivan |
“
The story line is original and clever. ”

Gone Home : Second Book in the Alien Encounters Series Is Now Available On Kindle

Gone Home : Second Book in the Alien Encounters Series Is Now Available On Kindle

Science Fiction Fantasy For Women of All Ages

The story of Peggy of Sylax continues in this fantastical tale of science fiction and extraterrestrial
contact. With the second book of the series entitled Gone Home, author Kim Welsman focuses
almost entirely on Peggy's journey back to her home planet. Those who found the alien
character so intriguing in the first installment of the series will relish the back story examined
here from her own point of view in what is a remarkably engaging read. After Peggy arrives,
the reader gets to meet her mother and brother, as well as see the cyan rings of Sylax for the
very first time.

Kim Welsman is an accomplished writer of multiple novels in the science fiction and fantasy
genres. Her works frequently feature strong female protagonists, which have historically been
lacking within these genres. With Alien Encounters, she has developed an unforgettable set of
characters. Science fiction fans will find much to enjoy from the complex plots involving the
planet Sylax and its involvement in the political as well as social affairs of Earth. While much of
the attention in Gone Home is given to Peggy re‐uniting with others from her home world, there
is also a clear indication that the series' direction is to lead our alien hero back to Earth.

With Gone Home, the Alien Encounters series evolves into a much more textured, nuanced story
of fantastical relationships between alien beings who reside in cityscapes far removed from our
own reality of everyday life. While the first novel was grounded on Earth, with the noirish scifi
drama unfolding between Peggy and her pursuer Lyrissa, the second novel has no such
geographical limitations. Instead, the author has painstakingly created an imaginative, complex
alien world for the reader to lose herself in while enjoying the continuing story of the
protagonist. As with all good science fiction, there is enough conflict and mayhem along the
way to make this a genuinely engaging read.

While this novel is a quick read, perfect for vacations or anytime you wish to digest a thoroughly
enjoyable science fiction story in short order, the breadth of the series is one of the more
impressive characteristics. The second novel only adds to the story and fills in several of the key
pieces of the puzzle created by the first book. So for readers who enjoyed the first novel or
those who are just looking for something different than the bulk of science fiction that is
published today, consider ordering this second book in the Alien Encounters series for your
Kindle device.

Gone Home is available here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DJJ6E54

You can find Kim Welsman on the web at http://www.kimwelsman.ca/

 

BOOK ~ A Brush of Love

By: Jonathan Sturak  (Indie Author)

A young woman recounts a moment of true love in her life and a twist that changes her heart forever. Have you experienced true love? One of the 11 stories included in the new collection "From Vegas with Blood." 

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BOOK ~ The Guardian of Genghis Khan's Tomb

The Guardian of Genghis Khan's Tomb: New Historical Fiction Novel Unearths Fictional Secret of Great Khan’s Empire.

In a unique fusion of fact and fiction, Michael B. Hickland brings the world’s greatest Emperor back into the public’s spotlight. When it comes to guarding Genghis Khan’s tomb, what adventures are waiting?

 For Immediate Release

Valrico, FL – Even though he died almost nine hundred years ago, the legacy of Genghis Khan has always remained very much alive. With both his life and death capturing the attention of audiences young and old, a gripping new novel by Michael B. Hickland is about to become as timeless as the Great Kahn himself.

‘The Guardian of Genghis Khan’s Tomb’ is a unique historical fiction novel that focuses on the Emperor’s post-life influence.

Synopsis:

Since 1227, finding the Tomb of Genghis Khan has been the obsession of tyrants, adventurers and treasure hunters. All have failed to find it. It is a Genghis Khan fact that, looking at a map today, he had conquered a geographic area which would include 30 countries and 3+ billion people. The legend says that, in order to keep his tomb’s location secret, Genghis Khan slaughtered hundreds if not thousands of his captives after they had been forced to dig his burial site.

He had amassed untold wealth with enormous quantities of jewels, gold and silver from his conquests that are believed to be buried with him. So why hasn’t his crypt been found in almost eight hundred years? In The Guardian of Genghis Khan’s Tomb, the Great Conqueror extracts a sacred oath from a special advisor. It binds both this trusted counsellor and his family forever to protect the tomb and the most immense treasure ever known. Now, in a remote Asian river valley, a beautiful English scientist’s chance discovery of an ancient artefact tied directly to Genghis Khan ignites a furious race among China, Russia and the United States to find that crypt.

The stakes are huge, putting the young woman along with her American sponsor at the centre of the confrontation. Can The Guardian of Genghis Khan’s Tomb manage to keep the gravesite safe and his beloved country, a fledgling democracy, from being overrun? Or will war break out between the world’s Superpowers? Michael B. Hickland’s e-novel is a fast paced historical fiction thriller full of turns and twists.

As the author explains, his narrative will appeal to an eclectic audience.

“Like Ken Follett, Dan Brown, Cussler action with Indiana Jones/Lara Croft thrown in? You'll love this ebook. It’s a story that can be enjoyed by young and old alike. Hang onto your hats!” says Hickland.

Since its release, rave reviews have been flooding in from around the nation.

“Well written, excellent characters and an amazing story will keep you turning page after page. You'll both be anxious to get to the end and dreading it because you won't want the story to end,” commented one reader, reviewing the book on Amazon.

Another reader, Valerie, was equally as impressed – “I adore books such as this and this book delivers with a great tale of a powerful leader, his hidden treasure, an ancient protector with three world powers all after the same prize over generations!”

With demand for the book increasing, interested readers are urged to purchase their copies as soon as possible.

‘The Guardian of Genghis Khan’s Tomb’ is available from the following outlets:

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More information can also be found at the book’s official website: http://guardianofgenghiskhan.blogspot.com

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BOOK ~ Ghost Field

This book is amazingly great.

The author, William Rand literally scared the crap out of me with his beautifully written yet terrifying storylines. The setting just takes you deeper and deeper. The eerie descriptions, the fast past action, and the throat clenching need to escape made this story a page turner. I can't count the number of times I found myself holding my breath because of the building suspense, horror and macabre

On One hand I wish it was a little longer, but at the same time the pace was perfect, and sometimes a short story is just long enough.

Perfectly Awesome Horror book!

Scott is a future geologist with a love of animals. When he follows a friendly little dog through the ghost field, the dog runs into a concealed cave entrance. Scott’s concern for the animal and the cries of a little girl lost draw him. His curiosity is piqued. Repressing his fear of tight spaces, he decides to go into the cave, but only for a few feet, then another few feet, until he discovers that the friendly little dog is not what it seems. Trapped, with no way out, Scott finds only the horror of his life. Can he escape with his sanity?

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BOOK ~ Audie the Angel: And the Angel Army (The Angel Archives) (Volume 1)

Audie, a seemingly typical twelve-year-old girl, is summoned from her middle school one day. She travels through a windmill farm and brought to an island where she’s told that she is actually an Angel and, more importantly, that she is of Phoenix descent. She is the pivotal and final member of an assembly of others her age, called The Angel Army. The army includes Luce—the dangerously handsome dark Angel predestined to fall from Heaven—and Cave—a stowaway from Earth who is crushing on her hard—as well as eight Angels with magical talents, a feisty Fairy, and a nimble gnome. Audie’s ordinary life becomes drastically different as she transforms; she sprouts gold wings, receives a halo passed on from the mother she never met, and her fellow Angels teach her to use her hand-me-down Phoenix powers. However, before she even learns to fly she is told of the real reason she is needed: an evil Elder Angel has discovered a way to dominate Heaven. Haunted by dreams of her past Phoenix life, puzzled by her feelings for both the charming Luce and her human friend Cave, Audie has to conquer her newfound powers quickly because the future of Heaven rests on her wings. Can she fight against flying Dare Demons, the Marsh Master, the Frost Fairy, and Evil Souls to save Heaven? Can Audie change destiny and save Luce from falling to his fate?

Audie the Angel and the Angel Army is the first of three volumes in a Middle Grade to Young Adult fantasy adventure series that make up The Angel Archives. Hang onto your Halos, because this story is filled with wild winged adventure!

About the Author
Erika Kathryn has her Bachelors of Science Degree from East Carolina University, major in Criminal Justice, minor in English. She's been dreaming of Angels for over 10 years. She started the story of Audie when she was still in college. She has written several other novels and many poems but none of which pull at her heartstrings the way Audie the Angel does. She is currently working on the journey of Volume 2 for Audie the Angel. When she isn't writing Erika Kathryn reads to her beautiful Angel-Daughter, Kathryn Kay, and tells her that dreams DO come true while residing in Crete, IL.



IMPORTANT BOOK LINKS:

Here is the link to the book on goodreads: 

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16475367-audie-the-angel-and-the-angel-army?ac=1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
The Book Trailer at: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvpG3G-EZL4

And then lastly the FACEBOOK page: 

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Audie-the-Angel/128880107292133?fref=ts

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