InD'tale Magazine Newsletter
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April 2017
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RONE voting is off and running and the excitement is almost too much to bear! Check out the schedule below to ensure you don't miss out on voting for your favorite books.
As the RONE voting winds up to a fever pitch, don't forget to highlight October 12-15 on your calendar and register today for InD'Scribe Con and Book Festival, an intimate, fun, and informative experience that culminates in the prestigious RONE Awards Gala on October 14th!
All our love,
TJ Mackay & the InD'tale Crew
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Coming in the May issue...
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Molly McAdams
Wants To Tell You a Story
Come get to know one of the most fun phenoms in New Adult publishing today!
Originally from California, Molly now lives in Texas with her husband, daughter, and fur babies. Besides writing, she enjoys hiking, snowboarding, traveling, and long walks on the beach. She has a weakness for crude-humored movies, fried pickles, and loves curling up in a fluffy comforter during a thunderstorm.
Mining her dreams, Molly McAdams writes really great New Adult romance that deals with some seriously hard subjects such as alcoholism, abuse, teenage pregnancy, and death. In person, however, she is as sweet as can be! She is great fun and totally unique and even better? She is totally fine with that!
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Caroline Warfield
discusses
Genre, Subgenre, History, and a Rabbit Hole
Caroline Warfield has been, seen, and done nearly as many interesting things as there are genres and sub-genres in the literary world. Join her as she talks about categorization of books in so many different places and how it affects readers and authors.
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Fantasy and Science Fiction - Two Sides of the Same Coin
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Andy Peloquin
Andy Peloquin is a self-described storyteller and artist - words are his palette. A writer of Fantasy, he discusses the similarities and the differences in Fantasy and Science Fiction and why each is so important in literature.
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Sofia St. Angeles provides a
Critique of Scrivener, Canva, and ClickFunnels
S.L. Carpenter
paints a picture with Cover Me - Cover Art Tips For Indie Writers
Ann Richardson shares the news -
InD'Ear: Audiobook Reviews Now Featured in InD'tale!
Heather B. Moor
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continues our endearing contemporary serial,
Falling For June, Episode 9
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WEEK 1: April 17th Vote
HERE
Novella
Inspirational
Historical: Ancient - 16th Century
WEEK 2: April 24th
Paranormal: Long
Historical: 17th Century - Regency
New Adult
Anthology
WEEK 3: May 1st
Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Time Travel
Chick-Lit/Women's Fiction
YA: General
WEEK 4: May 8th
Paranormal: Short
Suspense/Thriller: Long
Historical: Victorian - 20th Century
WEEK 5: May 15th
Cops, Jocks and Cowboys
Contemporary: Sweet
Suspense/Thriller: Short
WEEK 6: May 22nd
Mystery
YA: Paranormal/Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Contemporary: Steamy
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Don't miss out on THE best book convention of the year!
Parties, workshops, panels, books, meeting authors, and best of all - FUN!
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InD'tale's Suggested Pick Reviews
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Zoraida Grey and the
Family Stones
Sorchia DuBois
Paranormal Romantic Suspense
A visit to Castle Logan in Scotland has Zoraida in awe - and caught right in the middle of a family feud. Her Granny did not tell her everything she needed to know before she sent her and Zhu, Zoraida's best friend, to the castle. All except Zhu are witches; sorcerers who create enchantments, spells and tap around in your head to read your thoughts. Zoraida must use tremendous effort in order to keep the witches and sorcerers from reading her every thought. Granny needs a magic crystal in order to heal herself. Zoraida and Zhu must get it out of Castle Logan and back home to Arkansas.
This spirited story has great insight to what it would be like to be able to read other people's minds. The author intertwines details from past to present to create a charming connection to Zoraida's childhood that gives readers instant relatability to her. Friendship to the end is written with a new twist for Zoraida and Zhu. The characters grow in depth somewhat throughout the chapters and the story has a beautiful flow to it that makes it an easy read. Although, in modern society, it seems a bit archaic how Michael and Shea are the fierce protectors of the secrets to Castle Logan. These Scotland lairds add conflict to Zoraida and Zhu characters. It is a light-hearted book with humorous sarcasm to keep the reader's interest. Readers will eagerly await the next book in the series!
Laura Dinsdale
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Cash Valley
Ryan K. Nelson
Suspense Thriller
Agent Travis of the FBI is green and looking to prove himself. When he gets an anonymous tip about the long-standing cold case for the Cache County Bank robbery, he can't resist checking it out, despite the potential dangers it poses. He will soon meet Jack and Kate, two star-crossed lovers, are either in real danger from the band of thugs who allegedly robbed the bank, or playing Travis for a fool. Travis will be put through the ringer to test his training, fortitude, and intuition. Is he really cut out for the FBI and can he crack this case?
Set in the 1950s of rural back-country Utah, this was a thoroughly enjoyable read from beginning to end. The reader is pulled along with the same emotions and trepidation that agent Travis is feeling as he attempts to solve this case. As he further engages with Jack and Kate, part of him feels they are above board, but there are also little details that just don't add up.
The characters in "Cash Valley" were engaging and invoked strong emotions in the reader in every chapter. The reader is given heroes and heroines to fight for, and villains to loathe. By the time the reader reaches the end, one is completely satisfied and also left wanting to keep reading about these wonderful characters and the next journey of their adventure.
MB Rose
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Paper Love
Aubrey Wynne
Inspirational
Joss is back from Papua New Guinea and staying with her dad and sister. Ever since the death of her mother, she can't seem to find her place. Her best friend helps her by getting her out and about to mingle with other singles in their town and as they live near Chicago, there are many options. However, when Joss sees her best friend's brother Ben, there is a sudden attraction. She's in no hurry to date again, but Ben is determined. He takes his time to plan and not scare Joss away. With the encouragement from his sister and a newfound pet, he may just have a chance.
This is very sweet love story. The characters are easy to like and the supporting characters have a lot to do with this couple having a chance at a relationship. Ben's sister is Joss' best friend and does a great job staying neutral. The pigeon that befriends Ben is a warm touch. The flirty personality that Ben is portrayed as having is an eye opener. Readers will appreciate the realization he comes to and decides to rectify his character. Joss and her family are survivors and are portrayed as such, very identifiable. This is a clean and entertaining read - and the editing error of a duplicate chapter is unfortunate. Skip over it and keep reading. The ending more than makes up for the gaffe in this holiday charmer!
Viola Robins
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