I stumbled upon Kiss of Steel a few weeks ago on a random romp through Amazon and its stellar reviews caught my eye, especially this one by the romance review site Dear Author: “Kiss of Steel is the first historical steampunk since the start of the Iron Seas series that balances both in depth world building, romance conflict, … Continue reading
Should science fiction and fantasy explore real events? Should speculative fiction address tragedies recent enough to still be part of the world’s collective consciousness? Should certain subjects be sacrosanct or relegated only to “serious” (i.e., literary) fiction or to historians? When I set out to write Royal Street, the first book in my Sentinels of … Continue reading
The second book in my paranormal romance vampire series released yesterday–Blood Entangled. (Yes, my book birthday competed with the public debut of the royal baby, which is probably inadvisable from a marketing perspective–LOL!) Today only, you can get Blood Vine free for Kindle if you buy Blood Entangled (the details are below.) Here’s a little … Continue reading
Hi everyone – My latest release, Moonlight, is written in alternating first person point of view. First person is generally frowned on in Paranormal Romance, but for my Moon Series, it was the only point of view that felt “right” for the feel of the series. My agent pitched the series as “Urban fantasy pacing … Continue reading
Hi Everyone – This is release week for Moonlight, Book 1 in my new Moon Series!!! YAY!!! I hope you’ll check it out… Here are what some others have had to say so far: “A fabulous read. Lisa Kessler is an up and coming author to remember!” Sherrilyn Kenyon #1 NYT Bestselling Author of the … Continue reading
A new installment of The Iron Druid chronicles? Yes, please! Hunted is Book 6 of this fun, witty, and intelligent Urban Fantasy series by Kevin Hearne, released June 25 by Del Rey. In case you’ve missed out on the charm that is this series, let me sell ya! Love snark? Love pop culture/geek references? Love mythology? … Continue reading
Writing is an odd occupation in my family of salt-of-the-earth Southerners. My people work hard for an honest wage, watch Southeastern Conference football on Saturdays in the fall, and take casseroles to church fellowships. My people don’t do weird. Then there’s me. I spend my days writing and editing at a university―a vague concept among … Continue reading
There was a time, not so long ago, when paranormal ruled the romance roost. We were the cool kids. Vampires, werewolves, magical flying pancake men, it didn’t matter. Whatever you had, everyone wanted it. Those days are gone. It only takes a glance at the ever-proliferating (and hence ever more meaningless) bestseller lists to see … Continue reading
It’s the mark of a good fantasy when whatever powers the characters have–whether it’s magic or shape-shifting or eternal life–there’s a price. There’s no free lunch. I lose interest pretty quickly if things come too easily for the hero, even if he has superpowers. That’s why I loved Jeff Somers’ recent addition to the urban … Continue reading
Hello Dear Readers! Today, I’m pleased to welcome author Pippa Jay to the Paranormal Unbound blog. She’s here to chat about science fiction and sci-fi romance. Plus she’ll give us a look at her latest release Gethyon. One lucky commenter will receive an e-book copy of her science fiction romance short Terms & Conditions Apply … Continue reading
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