I am, in all honesty, one of THE luckiest authors on
Facebook. I have my own page: Mike Hartner, Author. And
attached to it, are several authors whom I absolutely enjoy.
Rachel Thompson. If you
don’t enjoy her work, you don’t know her. From Mancode: Exposed, to
A Walk in The Snark, her sense of humor is legendary, and both of those
novels are bestsellers. And then, we get to the really gutsy, and
heartfelt side of Rachel: Broken
Pieces. This award winning bestseller, in several categories, is there
to bring attention to childhood sexual abuse. And with her free form prose
it does just that.
Charity Langley. Charity started
a series called The Abattoir. Her first book, Wicked Intentions, is a wickedly funny, and dark look into vampires
and all things paranormal. Her choice of writing the first story around a
quick-witted, strong, sassy, female lead is just perfect for the world that she
builds.
Jesikah Sundin. In my view
her work is scifi-steampunk-medieval. It’s definitely intriguing, and The
Biodome Chronicles crosses many boundaries. The first book, Legacy
came out last year, and it is an awesome read.
Selah Tay-Song. She is another
indie author. Her book is Middle Earth sci-fi, world building, and romance
all in one. The series, The Dreams of QaiMaj, promises to be fantastic. The
first book, Dreams of a Vast Blue Cavern, is delicate and intricate, and
yet grabs the reader by the throat and doesn’t let go. It’s not a book to be
read casually. And I’ve seen the second book, and I can honestly say,
“Wow!”
Sandra Love. Sandra Love
writes the Broken series. Her third book in the series is to be released
in December. And if the first two books are any indication, it will be
fantastic.
Tom & Nancy Wise. Their
book The Borealis Genome won awards in September at the Chanticleer Awards
Conference in Bellingham. From what they’ve said, this book was a family
project. Now, THAT is special. And award winning. And one of the
greatest husband-wife teams I’ve ever had the pleasure to meet.
Janet Shawgo. Janet is a
Texas ER nurse, who writes historical fiction by day. Her tales are Civil
War-era romance and espionage, and are award winning. Her latest novel is
Find Me Again.
Shannon Dearing. A series
entitled The Lia Fail Chronicles is
Shannon’s latest contribution to the literary world. Book one is The
Gathering. In a post-apocalyptic world, somewhat resembling that in your
local MMORG universe, Shannon takes pains to make every little thing real and
suspenseful. Her latest is a book of short stories surrounding The
Gathering, entitled From the Gathering to the Bridging: A Lia Fall Short
Story Collection.
With authors like this, and more like Roni O’Connell, T.M.
Franklin, Nina Foxx, Blakely Bennett, and others, I have to say that I am very
much blessed. A variety of genres, an endless stream of good humor and
friendship, and the chance to experience the regular ups and downs of the literary
world? How could anyone give that up?
About Mike Hartner:
Mike Hartner was born in Miami in 1965. He’s traveled much
of the continental United States. He has several years post secondary
education, and experience teaching and tutoring young adults. Hartner has owned
and run a computer firm for more than twenty-five years. He now lives in
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with his wife and child. They share the
neighborhood and their son with his maternal grandparents.
Links:
Website: http://mikehartner.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MHartnerAuthor
About I, Walter:
In a country and a time where favor and politics were
both deadly, can an honest boy stay true to himself? Especially given his
family background?
Walter Crofter was born in Elizabethan England, the youngest
son of a poor family. After watching his father's fall and the suffering it
caused Walter learns from a young age that favor is fleeting. Young Walter
leaves home to find his own way and is swept away on one of the ships in service
to the crown.
The seas are full of dangers, from unforeseen storms to
brutal pirates. During one of Walter's many sea voyages he encounters a girl
who will change his fortune. But in order to survive in a world where favor can
bring a man a lifetime of good fortune or destroy him in the blink of an eye,
Walter must stay true to himself and his values.
Walter faces the question we all face, are we what we are
born into or can we become more? I, Walter is a tale of love, courage,
and adventure.
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About I, James (Book
#2):
I, James is the second in a series of books in a saga
which will span continents and time to arrive in present day North America.
Each in the series will be connected, though that connection may not be obvious
for several more books. It’s almost like looking at a menorah (sic). Many
lines, seemingly individual, connect to center at different points.
James Crofter was ripped from his family at age 11.
Within a year the prince was a pauper in a foreign land.
Is nature stronger than nurture? And even if it is, can
James find the happiness he so richly desires?
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