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Eden’s Thoughts On Writing

Posted by on August 22, 2012 in Opening the Vein, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Eden’s Thoughts On Writing

Our torture subject for this week, Hydra Games writer Eden Kupermintz, shares some thoughts on writing. In his words: Writing is an individual experience. Some describe it as a flow, others as an inner voice and yet more as a necessity. I don’t think that there’s one quote that can encompass the magic and mystery that is the writing process. […]

Primal ~ Finalist in the Ariana Cover Awards!

Posted by on August 17, 2012 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Primal ~ Finalist in the Ariana Cover Awards!

  We have several fantastic announcements to make. The first one is that the cover art for Primal is a finalist for the 2013 Ariana Award! Congratulations to artist Karri Klawiter! Our team at Hydra Games is locked in and smoking on the content. Lots of goodies processing for our launch in 2013. Our team members will be announced throughout […]

Aaron Ritchey ~ Trouble with Sagging Middles? There Are No Middles, Grasshopper

This is a fantastic guest post by author Aaron Ritchey! Take it away Aaron!     For a long time, every novel I wrote became a dumping ground for cool ideas, and where did I stick these gems of self-indulgence?  In the middle.  I’d stuff books full of cool little things that didn’t support the story arc or the character […]

Friday’s Five Favs ~ Luscious Weekend Treats!

Posted by on June 22, 2012 in Alchemy Chambers, News, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Friday’s Five Favs ~ Luscious Weekend Treats!

  Banana Split Bites ~ I snagged this off a new Facebook page I’ve been haunting, Delicious Desserts, which is dedicated to desserts! It’s where I’ve found quite a few new favorites. These lovelies are super simple to make and refreshing.    Blueberry Quinoa Parait ~ You can’t beat nutritious and delicious! Plus I’m partial to blueberries 😀     […]

Readers Are AWESOME ~ Gift From an Actor

Posted by on June 16, 2012 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Readers Are AWESOME ~ Gift From an Actor

    Check out this awesome gift from actor William C. Fox! We first met Will during the trials and tribulations of the Nano Effect (Mad Lab Films). As you can see by the photo above, he has the capacity to look dastardly and classy at the same time – good villain material hehe Thanks Will!

Friday’s Five Favs ~ Weekend Views!

Posted by on June 15, 2012 in News, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Friday’s Five Favs ~ Weekend Views!

  Deep Sea ~ Narrated by Academy Award nominees Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet and produced by the makers of the IMAX movie Into the Deep, this stunning film is an exploration of the world beneath the sea and its bizarre and exotic inhabitants. From translucent jellyfish to giant octopuses to scorpion fish, viewers will be introduced to a host […]

Friday’s Five Favs ~ Great Reads for the Weekend!

Posted by on June 08, 2012 in News, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Friday’s Five Favs ~ Great Reads for the Weekend!

This week’s top five picks for weekend reads! Sea Witch by Virginia Kantra ~ Margred is a Selkie—a legendary being of the sea, able to shapeshift into seductive human form. And she has found a human she desires… Burned out from the big city, Caleb Hunter becomes police chief on the peaceful Maine island of World’s End. Then he meets […]

Diamond Jubilee Blog Hop!

Posted by on May 21, 2012 in News, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Diamond Jubilee Blog Hop!

This year we’re participating in Romance at Random’s celebration of the UK’s Diamond Jubilee from today until 5/31. They’re giving away 26 prizes – 1 winner, 1 copy – Born To Darkness by Suzanne Brockmann 1 winner, 1 copy – The Proposal by Mary Balogh 1 winner, 1 copy – Darker After Midnight by Lara Adrian 3 winners, 1 copy […]

Primal is Out!! Enter to Win a Free Kindle Edition!

  Primal Lives!!! In honor of its release and it being Lain’s debut novel – Go Lain! We’re giving away three Kindle copies of Primal! To enter to win – ‘Like’ the Announcement Post Here then ‘Share’ it. Winners will be announced here and on Facebook tomorrow morning!

Desiree Finkbeiner on The Beginning of Ethos: Morning Star

  Please welcome Desiree Finkbeiner author of the fantasy novel Ethos: Morning Star and Graphic Designer, who willingly subjected herself to being my first torture subject…errr…guest  🙂 Keeping with the Theme of Beginnings – here’s what Desiree has to say about writing the Beginning of Ethos. Raven:  Did you have issues with it? How do you handle writing your openings? […]