My latest hobby -

Because I have all this free time to procrastinate -

Writing has led me to a new hobby. I have no photo skills, but fortunately modern cameras do all the hard stuff. This gives me a chance to snap locations of scenes in my books. Some of my photos get incorporated into the book covers. Now some of my amateur shots are at http://mudflatbks.blogspot.com.

Why am I procrastinating? Well, I just finished the third book for my Turning Vampire series for Dark Quest and must now get busy on the fourth book in the Sunspinner series. And maybe a seventh book for the Mudflat Magic series, but probably not until 2014. Currently, I have a novel and two short story collections FREE at several sites. You can find the link to your specific ereader on my website at http://phoebematthews.com,  The free novel is Tyrant Trouble.

Hugs and happy reading,

Phoebe Matthews

My latest hobby -

Exciting new video for Paris Bites!

This so cool that I had to share it! I just got a book trailer video for my new book Paris Bites. Now that it's done you can tell me what you think.

You can rate the video or follow me on You Tube too if you want to see all of my book trailers.

Enjoy and thank you!

http://youtu.be/odudGeYDdhs

PARIS BITES  is still 15%  off if you pre-order this week and release day is tomorrow!
http://www.bookstrand.com/paris-bites

See all my books available at Bookstrand here:
http://www.bookstrand.com/missy-lyons

Lots of love to you all,
Missy

Exciting new video for Paris Bites!

John Mellancamp speak out against piracy

John Mellencamp

Musician and Activist

"Tell me where, under today's conditions of de facto indentured servitude, will the new artists come from? If I were a young songwriter today, I would definitely be looking for another way to earn a living. The same would go for the young screenwriter or novelist. And what about the guy who only had one or two hit records 10 or 50 years ago? What happens to this guy who depends on that income to support his family if people are stealing those songs now? Tough luck, right? This is the thread of failure in front of all artists today. Art exclusively as a hobby -- that's the "new model" it seems. And to all you bloggers who have prophesized that this new way is going to somehow provide sustainable careers? Your prophecies did not and will never come true. If there is the occasional sparkle of success, it usually turns out to be nothing more than a novelty, not a new business model. We need to restore intellectual property to its rightful owners and reconstruct the business that has lost thousands and thousands of jobs plus billions of dollars in revenue."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-mellencamp/online-piracy-search-engines_b_2018332.html

Read the whole article.

John Mellancamp speak out against piracy

Vampire chapter

The first chapter of Vampire Disaster by Phoebe Matthews is now featured on Zenobia Renquist's site. Thanks, Zenobia! If you like to read first chapters, this is a great place to find new books to sample.

Vampire Disaster ebook is available for nook and iPad,
and in print everywhere.

Vampire chapter

Shark's Mate (m/m) just released!

So I am just doing a happy dance. My book Shark's Mate is finally available and up on the Siren website. I've included an excerpt for your reading pleasure. Enjoy!  

SHARK'S MATE IS NOW AVAILABLE

AT SIREN BOOKSTRAND

http://www.bookstrand.com/sharks-mate

Shanghai Shindu lives a carefree life in the tropics as a shape-shifting shark, hunting the land and the sea. He shows up with the rest of his pack of shape-shifting sharks at the wedding party for his brother. Shanghai never expects to meet his mate at a party full of werewolves and vampires, and is even more shocked to find he is human.

Cain Castle is working undercover as a handyman on the private island, but he is a psychic and a healer helping to keep an eye on the wedding guests. It’s a dangerous job, but there is also the crazy, overwhelming attraction to Shanghai, who doesn’t even acknowledge he exists until the day Shanghai stops a vampire from having him as lunch. Suddenly Cain is swept up in a world full of dark pleasures and sinful delights.

Excerpt:

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If you enjoyed reading the excerpt, you can find out more or pick up your copy here:
http://www.bookstrand.com/sharks-mate

See all of Missy Lyons book on her Siren author page here:
http://www.bookstrand.com/missy-lyons

Lots of Love,
Missy Lyons

Website: http://www.missylyons.com
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Twitter: @missylyons
Blog: http://missylyons.blogspot.com/

EDGE OF DARKNESS
A shifter can only find safety within the arms of her sworn enemy
Coming Soon from Sugar and Spice Press
http://www.sugarnspicepress.com/

Shark's Mate (m/m) just released!

Shark's Mate is 10% off and available to pre-order

I have great news! Shark's Mate went up for pre-order and will be 10% off for a limited time.  http://www.bookstrand.com/sharks-mate Shanghai Shindu lives a carefree life in the tropics as a shape-shifting shark, hunting the land and the sea. He shows up with the rest of his pack of shape-shifting sharks at the wedding party for his brother. Shanghai never expects to meet his mate at a party full of werewolves and vampires, and is even more shocked to find he is human. Cain Castle is working undercover as a handyman on the private island, but he is a psychic and a healer helping to keep an eye on the wedding guests. It’s a dangerous job, but there is also the crazy, overwhelming attraction to Shanghai, who doesn’t even acknowledge he exists until the day Shanghai stops a vampire from having him as lunch. Suddenly Cain is swept up in a world full of dark pleasures and sinful delights. A Siren Erotic Romance Get your copy here: http://www.bookstrand.com/sharks-mate See all of Missy Lyon's Siren Books here: http://www.bookstrand.com/missy-lyons Missy Lyons http://www.missylyons.com

Shark's Mate is 10% off and available to pre-order

FREE ebooks today and tomorrow!

NOW through the end of the 10th... The two books of the Prophecy serial (Prophecy: Revelations and Prophecy Rapture) are FREE on Amazon Kindle ebooks. If you don't own a Kindle, you can read them on the Kindle desktop program or a Kindle app on another reader. This was my first ever book (from 2001) and is paranormal action romance. Hope everyone enjoys my Easter gift to you!

http://www.amazon.com/Prophecy-Revelations-Serial-ebook/dp/B004X8E6O6/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1333892820&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/Prophecy-Rapture-Serial-ebook/dp/B00502AZ2Q/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1333892820&sr=1-2

FREE ebooks today and tomorrow!

Happy New Years from Missy Lyons!

Happy New Year's everyone!

It's time to end the year 2011, whether we are ready or not--and I am ready!!

I am finding myself looking back over the year and evaluating what I did well and what didn't work. I think 2011 kicked my butt and then turned around and did it again. My husband lost his eye this year and my babygirl underwent a her first surgery. My priorities changed and I began to deal with what was most important to me--family. I stopped writing for the first half of the year and then took it up again in Summer and Fall and I think my word count for the year ended up being around 80,000 words. Not bad for putting my writing on a back burner. It's been quite a ride. Now I can't wait for this year to end so I can take the reins back to my life and get this horse and pony show started. lol

In 2012 I already have two releases scheduled and plans to use my time more wisely. I have a few friends that have already written down a list of the books they plan to write. Me? I'm not so organized, but I will be writing.

What are your plans for the New Year?

Lots of love to you all and I hope all your hopes and dreams come true for 2012! Happy New Years!

Missy Lyons www.missylyons.com

Tonight I plan to break out the bubbly and celebrate until I can't party anymore and then I'll be sleeping it off tomorrow just like this guy. lol Enjoy your New Year's y'all!

Happy New Years from Missy Lyons!

New Release - WHC: Stripping Christmas by Zenobia Renquist

Out Now!!

Stripping Christmas
White Hot Christmas (multi-author series)
by Zenobia Renquist

Changeling Press

eBook ISBN: 978-1-60521-716-1
Genre: Erotic Romance, Paranormal/Urban Fantasy, Fey/Elves, Interracial, Magic, Christmas
Price: $2.99/US

Alex is firmly on the naughty list, and she wants Santa to join her.

Alex thought she was going to a job. Instead she ends up marrying the heir to the title of Santa Claus. The vows have been said and cannot be taken back, even if Alex isn't the ideal bride Kris was hoping for to re-energize the powers of the House of Kringle. But Alex is about to teach him that being a little naughty -- or a lot -- can go a long way.


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Read Excerpt #1: http://www.changelingpress.com/product.php?&upt=book&ubid=1740

Read Excerpt #2: http://zenobiarenquist.com/bookshelf/stripping-christmas

Full first chapter available online at D. Renee Bagby Presents First Chapters blog on 20 December 2011.

Purchase this title and/or any of the other White Hot Christmas titles and you are entered to win Free eBooks for a Year from Changeling Press. Each purchase of a White Hot Christmas title is an entry. Contest ends 31 December. Full details available HERE.

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New Release - WHC: Stripping Christmas by Zenobia Renquist