I had the great pleasure of reading Son of a Mermaid by Katie O’Sullivan. It is a really fun and exceptional novel. It is also a new release from Crescent Moon Press. This book filled me with daydreams about lying on sunny beaches and swimming in the cool Atlantic waters.

The mysteries and intrigue start from the very beginning as tragedy strikes fifteen year old Shea MacNamara and takes his father, and only parent, away from him. Shea leaves Oklahoma to move in with his Grandmother in Cape Cod. Shortly after Shae’s move he meets Kae, a peculiar and somewhat different “girl” early one morning on the beach. Their attraction to each other is instant and very sweet. The relationship is engaging, cute, and perfect for a YA novel. The story switches between these two characters so the reader is above water at times and below at others.

Kae is a servant to Princess Brynn. The reader gets to know all the Royal family members and Kae’s family as well. The Mermaid history and hierarchy is explained clearly and was fascinating to read. There is much strife and dissension among the Royalty living underwater. If you like family secrets, treachery, and ferocious bad guys, you won’t be disappointed by Son of a Mermaid.

This novel really resonated with me. I loved the ocean and beach scenes. Maybe it’s because I’m a Pisces and have always loved the water, or maybe it is because the author paints vivid and realistic scenes. I could easily imagine every detail about the ocean, the undersea mermaid world, and envision the neighborhood in Cape Cop with perfect clarity – thank you Ms. O’Sullivan!

This was a fantastic beach tale filled with depth, wonderful characters, mystery, betrayal, and tender first love. Katie O’Sullivan writes great descriptions with attention to detail where it matters. Every page was enjoyable, sparked my imagination, and had just the right amount of tension. Although this novel is considered young adult, I think it is a great book for any age!  I highly recommend this story and I would read anything written by Katie O’Sullivan.

*** Fun, Imaginative, Excellent Writing, Five Stars ***

If you would like to buy a copy or find out more, here is a link to amazon

SON OF A MERMAID, by Katie O’Sullivan, published May 2013 by Crescent Moon Press, YA fantasy romance, and is on tour! Enter to win an E-book, a “transmutare” necklace, or a cool swag pack below.

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Shea MacNamara’s life just got complicated.

After a freak tornado devastates his Oklahoma farm, the fifteen-year-old orphan moves to Cape Cod to live with a grandmother he’s never met. Struggling to make sense of his new surroundings, he meets a girl along the shore who changes his life forever.

Kae belongs to an undersea world hidden from drylanders. The daughter of royal servants, she knows the planned marriage of her Princess to the foreign King should put an end to the war between the clans. Two things stand in the way of lasting peace: an ambitious Regent and rumors of a half-human child who will save the oceans.

Sparks fly when she meets Shea, but could the cute drylander really be the Son of a Mermaid?

About the Author:

Katie O’Sullivan lives with her family and big dogs next to the ocean on Cape Cod, drinking way too much coffee and inventing new excuses not to dust. She writes YA and romantic suspense novels, and works as an editor making other people’s words sparkle. For the last four years, she’s been the Editor of CapeWomenOnline.com magazine and writes a column entitled “The Write Way.”

She hopes her debut YA novel, SON OF A MERMAID, will make a big splash this summer, engaging young readers with a Cape Cod tale of a boy who discovers both his roots and his destiny far below the waters of Nantucket Sound.

Find Katie online:

Follow her Blog – http://katieosullivan.blogspot.com

Like her on Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/AuthorKatieOSullivan

Find her on Twitter – https://twitter.com/OkatieO

Check out her website at http://www.katie-osullivan.com

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Today I am excited to have as a guest  the very talented author – Katie O’Sullivan – Author of Son of a mermaid, new release from Crescent Moon Press.

Will you tell us about Son of a Mermaid? How it came to be, or where you found your inspiration? 

Mermaids have always fascinated me. We spent summers on the Jersey Shore when I was younger, and my friends and I would make up stories about the mermaids who lived in Barnegate Bay.

Now my family lives on the shores of Cape Cod, and when my daughter was little we started telling stories about the mermaids who live here, in Nantucket Sound.

Is this novel part of a series? If so, how many books do you have planned? Can you share a little teaser about the 2^nd book?

I’ve already signed the contract for a second book, also with Crescent Moon Press. *yea* The next book starts a few weeks after the first one ends, and the current blurb reads like this:

At fifteen, Shea McNamara discovered his mother’s a mermaid and he’s heir to an undersea kingdom. And even more important, he fell in love…with a mermaid. Big life changers for a former farmboy from Oklahoma.

Seventeen-year-old Zan commands powerful magick, and owes his allegiance to Prince Demyan. Kidnapping the heir’s girlfriend is just another step in Demyan’s twisted plans for world domination. But Zan has never met anyone like the beautiful mermaid Kae. She makes him feel things that he never thought he deserved, and he makes promises that put both their lives at risk.

Kae is torn between two mermen battling not only for her affections, but also for the future of the undersea world they inhabit. In the clashes between good and evil, the lines are not always clearly drawn. Especially when love is involved.

Ooh, that sounds great! I can’t wait. Do you write any other genres? Or, Is there a genre you would like to try writing? If so, what?

I’ve written two previous novels, both romantic suspense. And I have a contemporary romance out on submission. But I’ve found that I really like writing YA fantasy and would love to write more!

Will you share a favorite author or book with us?

I’m a voracious reader and enjoy lots of different genres and authors. I’m eagerly awaiting the next installment in George RR Martin’s Fire and Ice series, as well as the new movie based on Cassandra Clare’s City of Bones.

I’ve been reading a lot of books by my fellow Crescent Moon Press authors and have to say I’ve been pretty impressed. I loved your book, Jody! I hope there’s a sequel coming soon!

Thanks Katie. That is really sweet of you.

How about a guilty pleasure?

A lot of the time, reading feels like a guilty pleasure, lol. Especially when I get caught up in a book and stay up all night or am sitting right next to the stove with my nose in a book as dinner burns to a crisp… My favorite part of any vacation time is planning what books I’m going to bring!

Do you have a favorite hobby or pastime that doesn’t involve writing or reading?

I love walking on the beach with my dogs, especially first thing in the morning when no one else is around and they can totally romp. I let them chase gulls while I collect sea glass, those broken cloudy shards that get pummeled by the waves and smoothed by the sand. I have jars of the stuff decorating our house!

That sounds wonderful. I agree, sea glass is beautiful.

Ok, here’s a plane ticket. Where would you like to go?

Hmmm. Tough choice. There are so many places I’d like to see! Right now, I’d probably choose to fly to Oregon to visit friends who left Boston a few years ago. I’ve never been to the Northwest so it would accomplish a few goals – seeing old friends and checking out new places!

Ahh, Northwest coast – great choice! Who would you like to meet?

You mean as in fan girl kind of thing? I’d love to meet Cassandra Clare or Suzanne Collins. Both of those women write in such a compelling way, I’d love a chance to sit down and talk with them about how they do it, and do it so well.

Those are some very cool authors. Thank you, Ms. Sullivan for visiting with us and good luck with Son of a Mermaid! Although I don’t think you need it – your novel is fantastic!

I am thrilled to hear that the 2nd book in this series is under contract. But, for right now, here is some information about Son of a Mermaid. If you get a chance check it out, I don’t think you will be dissapointed. More info – On amazon here.

In celebration of this new release, SON OF A MERMAID, by Katie O’Sullivan. Published May 2013 by Crescent Moon Press, a YA fantasy romance is on tour. Enter the rafflecopter below to win some fun prizes! 

Book Blurb:

Shea MacNamara’s life just got complicated.

After a freak tornado devastates his Oklahoma farm, the fifteen-year-old orphan moves to Cape Cod to live with a grandmother he’s never met. Struggling to make sense of his new surroundings, he meets a girl along the shore who changes his life forever.

Kae belongs to an undersea world hidden from drylanders. The daughter of royal servants, she knows the planned marriage of her Princess to the foreign King should put an end to the war between the clans. Two things stand in the way of lasting peace: an ambitious Regent and rumors of a half-human child who will save the oceans.

Sparks fly when she meets Shea, but could the cute drylander really be the Son of a Mermaid?

About the Author:

Katie O’Sullivan lives with her family and big dogs next to the ocean on Cape Cod, drinking way too much coffee and inventing new excuses not to dust. She writes YA and romantic suspense novels, and works as an editor making other people’s words sparkle. For the last four years, she’s been the Editor of CapeWomenOnline.com magazine and writes a column entitled “The Write Way.”

She hopes her debut YA novel, SON OF A MERMAID, will make a big splash this summer, engaging young readers with a Cape Cod tale of a boy who discovers both his roots and his destiny far below the waters of Nantucket Sound.

Find Katie online:

Follow her Blog – http://katieosullivan.blogspot.com

Like her on Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/AuthorKatieOSullivan

Find her on Twitter – https://twitter.com/OkatieO

Check out her website at http://www.katie-osullivan.com

Add Son of a Mermaid on Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17184560-son-of-a-mermaid

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Welcome! The mountains of Colorado have so much to offer when it comes to outdoor recreation. Make sure to comment and enter the rafflecopter for a chance to win a Kindle Paperwhite, $25 amazon gift card, and an awesome swag pack.

Today I have a special guest visiting and sharing what she likes the best about Colorado summers.

Welcome Juliana Crowson. Tell us a little about how your summer is going so far.

Thanks for wanting to chat with me. I don’t think you would believe me if I told you everything that has been happening to me this summer. Truthfully, I’m not sure I believe it yet. It’s been kinda freaky actually. So can I skip this question for right now and come back to it later?

Sure. That’s not a problem.

So, other than the “freaky” parts, what is your favorite thing about summer in the mountains?

Summer at 7100 feet is beautiful! We have a really long winters here, which is great, especially if you like the snow, but summer is amazing. The long days of sunshine are perfect for taking off into the mountains for an all day hike or jumping in the car and cruising across state to see an outdoor concert. There are a few great places for outdoor shows, but Red Rocks is definitely the best. It is an amazing natural amphitheater surrounded by huge red rock walls. The acoustics are unbelievable. It’ll blow your mind. I promise you.

Other than hiking and going to concerts, what other activities do you like to do in the Colorado summer?

Rock climbing is notable. When I can get my brother, Jared, to put his guitar down for a few hours, we have so much fun scaling rock walls. Other than that, I love wildcrafting for herbs and camping. Floating down the river on inner tubes is definitely at the top of my list of summer fun. And, last but not least, going to The Great Sand Dunes National Park. If you haven’t been there, it is really cool. You can camp, sled on the dunes, and play in the river. A lot of my favorite activities in one place. The mountains near to the Sand Dunes are great for wildcrafting too.

Tell me about wildcrafting. I’m not familiar with that term. What is it and why do you do it?

Wildcrafting is simply finding and harvesting medicinal and edible plants in their natural or “wild” habitat. I do it because I love it. I’ve been working in my grandmother’s herb shop since I was 10 years old and she has taught me so much about herbs and medicinal plants.  It’s like finding treasure. Then I take the herbs to the shop and dry them out or make them into a tincture, salve, or encapsulate them. It’s been a fascinating and useful hobby.

You get to go out into the wild and harvest plants. That doesn’t sound too terrible. Tell me, do you have a favorite summer wildflower?

They’re all my favorite. I guess if I had to choose, I really like the Forget-me-not’s, penstemons, delphiniums, and gentians. Can you tell I like purples and blues? ThePulsatilla– which has a lot of names like Pasqueflower and Prairie Crocus – should get a mention here as well because once these little purple flowers bloom, it means that winter is over and that always makes me happy.

How about a medicinal plant?

You’re making this interview so hard for me – not really – I’m only kidding. There are many that I couldn’t live without. Wild roses, Skullcap (Scutellaria), and mullein are top the list. I adore all the different types of mint. I also love wood betony for its sedative and nervine properties. Medicinal plants are magical; you just have to know how to use their magic.

Thank you, Juliana for putting up with my questions. You’ve really made me want to spend a lot more time in the mountains.

Now that we’re a little familiar with each other, can I ask what have you been up to that has you so “freaked” out?

It’s not as if I wanted any of these things to happen to me. The shock and disappointment about Jared was enough to ruin my summer, but all the other stuff just royally sucks.

Care to elaborate?

I’m not very good at lying so I may as well tell you the truth. I saw place memories at a haunted castle. They look like ghosts but they are more like an imprint from the past because they don’t respond to anything or anyone in the present. Then after the place memory encounter, I started seeing ghosts and spirits for real. It scares the #@*&! out of me. They talk to me and this one fiendish ghost even tried to attack me. I met this incredibly good looking and thoughtful guy and it turns out he isn’t alive either. So yeah, this summer is turning out to be the most memorable one of my life. I keep hoping I can get back to hiking and playing with herbs before I have to return to college, but it isn’t looking promising.

Juliana Crowson lives with her brother and mom in Colorado. She is the main character in Death Lies Between Us, a New Adult Paranormal Romance written by  Jody A. Kessler.  

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Death Lies Between Us is the 1st book in the, An Angel Falls series. Book 2, Angel Dreams, is due for release in early 2014.

Stop by all the other contributing authors and bloggers and find out what summer fun everyone is up to:

                                     Shawna Romkey                    Jean Murray

                                     Loni Lynne                              Cindy Young-Turner

                                    Shannon Eckrich                     Katie O’Sullivan

                                    Kary Rader                               Louann Carroll

                                    Avery Olive                               Michelle Clay

                                    Lindsey R. Loucks                  Sasha Summers

                                   Maer Wilson                              Hildie McQueen

                                   Wendy S. Russo                       Christy Trujillo

                                   Constance Phillips                   Kate Evangelista

                                   Jody A Kessler (You’re here)   Danielle DeVor

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Participating authors:  Shawna Romkey                    Jean Murray

                                     Loni Lynne                              Cindy Young-Turner

                                    Shannon Eckrich                     Katie O’Sullivan

                                    Kary Rader                               Louann Carroll

                                    Avery Olive                               Michelle Clay

                                    Lindsey R. Loucks                  Sasha Summers

                                   Maer Wilson                              Hildie McQueen

                                   Wendy S. Russo                       Christy Trujillo

                                   Constance Phillips                   Kate Evangelista

                                   Jody A Kessler                         Danielle DeVor

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Jody A Kessler is the author of  Death Lies Between Us, Book One of the series, An Angel Falls.

Book two, Angel Dreams, coming early 2014

Saving the life of someone you love should not be the worst thing you have ever done, unless you are an Angel of Death.

Disgruntled with his position in the afterlife and conflicted by his feelings toward his new client, Nathaniel Evans forgoes the rules and saves nineteen year old Juliana Crowson from being hopelessly stuck in Forge Creek. This alters Juliana’s destiny and she finds herself in a series of near death accidents.

In the mountains of Colorado, Nathaniel comforts Juliana as she struggles to understand her paranormal abilities while coping with her brother’s drug addiction. When an ill-tempered Native American Shaman teaches her the difference between ghosts and place memories, she decides she wants nothing to do with the supernatural world. Too bad she doesn’t know that Nathaniel is part of it.

Will fate bring these two together, or has Nathaniel made the biggest mistake of his afterlife?

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The Grave Winner by Lindsey R. Loucks  New Release from Crescent Moon Press

I was thoroughly entertained by The Grave Winner from start to finish. Ms. Loucks is a talented author and I appreciate her sense of humor and unique style. Although The Grave Winner is a dark story about teenaged, Leigh, losing her mother, and then becoming afraid she will rise from her grave, I found myself laughing out loud many times. I was totally amused by Leigh’s interpretation of the world and how she handles it — sometimes with her fist.  There were other moments of heartbreaking anguish as Leigh tries to cope with the enormous changes to her family that left me feeling empathetic for her loss.

So, Leigh Baxton’s world gets turned upside down when the dead begin rising from their graves and undead sorceresses attempt to kidnap her and make her their number 3. And, as if that weren’t enough, an unbelievably hot mystery guy keeps showing up every time she visits her mother’s grave at the cemetery.

Leigh’s relationship with her little sister was sweet, well written, and believable. I really liked Leigh’s best friend, Jo. They do everything together from talking about guys to challenging the undead. I also enjoyed reading about Jo’s older brother, Callum. The beginnings of a love triangle starting between Leigh, the mystery guy, and Callum had me intrigued and curiously turning pages as fast as I could.

Overall, the book is a great mix of paranormal, young love, and zombies that come together for a thrill ride in “Krapper, Kansas”. The Grave Winner is a bit twisted, dark, and delightful. I highly recommend it. Five stars.

I have to throw in that I love the cover art too!!!!

You can buy a copy here Amazon

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Leigh Baxton is terrified her mom will come back from the dead — just like the prom queen did.

While the town goes beehive over the news, Leigh bikes to the local cemetery and buries some of her mom’s things in her grave to keep her there. When the hot and mysterious caretaker warns her not to give gifts to the dead, Leigh cranks up her punk music and keeps digging.

She should have listened.

Two dead sorceresses evicted the prom queen from her grave to bury someone who offered certain gifts. Bury them alive, that is, then resurrect them to create a trio of undead powerful enough to free the darkest sorceress ever from her prison inside the earth.

With help from the caretaker and the dead prom queen, Leigh must find out what’s so special about the gifts she gave, and why the sorceresses are stalking her and her little sister. If she doesn’t, she’ll either lose another loved one or have to give the ultimate gift to the dead – herself.

About the author

Lindsey R. Loucks works as a school librarian in rural Kansas. When she’s not discussing books with anyone who will listen, she’s dreaming up her own stories. Eventually her brain gives out, and she’ll play hide and seek with her cat, put herself in a chocolate induced coma, or watch scary movies alone in the dark to reenergize.

She’s been with her significant other for almost two decades.

Where to find Lindsey and her books:

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Coffee Time Romance & More  5 Cup review of Death Lies Between Us!

“Ms. Kessler writes a supremely beautiful story of loving against all odds.”  Delane from Coffee Time Romance & More.

To read the lovely review by Delane, click here.

Their definition of a 5 Cup rating: 5 Cups – Ultra Rare Extraordinary Read. Not many books will be rated a 5.  It is a superior work!

I would like to thank Coffee Time Romance & More for reading Death Lies Between Us! I am thrilled that the reviewer enjoyed Nathaniel and Juliana’s story.

Thank you for the kind and thoughtful words!

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A short excerpt to go with this $10 amazon gift card giveaway. Enter below or click on the link to read more about Juliana Crowson, the main character, in Death Lies Between Us.

“Juliana?” I don’t respond. I can’t face anyone.

“Can I sit with you?”

I hug my knees into my chest with my face buried in my folded arms. I mumble into the pit of my lap. “Are you here to end my misery?”

“Not yet.”

It’s an odd answer but then again so was the question. “Then, please leave.”

“I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have come, but neither can I go.”

I turn my face, taking in the crisp air and digest his unusual answers. There are so many things that have happened tonight that don’t make any sense. Why would one more confusing sentiment make any difference?

Loneliness wraps around me, holding me in a cool embrace. I break its grip by saying, “It goes on the list, you know?” I speak into the dark. No movement or sound gives away his location but I can feel him close by. The low thumping of Blue Nouveau’s drums is the only sound breaking the stillness of the forest.

The caress of his voice brushes my ear. “Which list are you referring to?”

“Our list — things that are inexplicable.”

“Which deficiency of mankind are we adding tonight?”

“Lying to someone you love.” My voice is flat but the tear leaking from my eye gives away my true feelings.

“We can put that one on the top of the list,” he says.

A gentle hand surprises me as it wraps gently around my swollen ankle and finds a comfortable hold. The warmth penetrates through the sore muscles like a mild current of electricity.

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Meet Juliana Crowson from Death Lies Between Us

Morning Person? Or Night Person? How do you know?

Definitely a night person. Me and mornings are bitter enemies. It’s best if we don’t see each other too often.

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

When I was really little I wanted to work with all the big cats at the zoo. I gave up on that idea when I realized that I couldn’t set them free. Now I’m about to turn twenty and I still don’t know. My Grandmother Charlotte wants me to work at her herb shop, Native Naturals, for the rest of my life. I do like working there, but I sort of see myself working outside more. A job where I get to travel would be awesome too. My brother, Jared, will let me go on tour with him and the band. So I guess I’ll be a roadie for the rest of the summer. J And after that, who knows.

Where do you dream of traveling to and why?

Alaska is at the top of my list for sure. I love the mountains and the wilderness. And, Ireland because my mom’s family is from there and she says it’s really beautiful. Her and my dad went there for their honeymoon. I think it would be great to visit somewhere my dad really liked.

Tell us about your family.

I already mentioned my dad. His name was Wes Crowson. He died when I was nine. My grandmother, Charlotte Crowson is the greatest. She’s teaching me everything she knows about medicinal plants. I’m always amazed at how much she knows. She has a way of curing people that is almost magical. And it’s not just illness. She helps people with their head problems too. My mom’s name is Diane. She works at the local hospital as a nurse. She’s very sweet and she works A LOT. Having to raise Jared and me by herself has been pretty tough, so I help her out as much as I can. Jared is my little brother. He’s not little at all, he’s six foot four and loves his guitar more than anything else in the world. He’s very talented and is Mr. Charismatic. He has this irresistible sparkle about him that you just can’t ignore. I love him to pieces but I also feel like I have to look after him. He can be rather wild and irresponsible at times.

Who is your favorite author?

It’s a tie between Edgar Allen Poe & the poet, Edna St. Vincent Millay. Check them out sometime. They’re pretty inspiring.

What makes you happy?

Hiking in beautiful places when no one else is around. And, feeling the beat of live music pulsing through my veins. I adore them both equally.

What do you do to unwind and relax?

See above.

Do you have any special routines or rituals?

I could easily write an entire book with this one question but here are a few things that I always do, or don’t do. I never leave shoes under a bed. It causes nightmares. I always count how many ravens I see and I only sweep the floor one room at a time. It’s bad luck to cross a threshold while sweeping. Don’t get me started on planting and picking herbs. Like I said, an entire book.

What is something people would be surprised to know about you?

I don’t like telling people this and I can’t believe I am sharing it now, but I see things that other people don’t, like ghosts and angels. It really freaks me out and I try to avoid the phenomenon as much as possible. Unfortunately, I have run-ins with the dead that I can’t escape. Let me just say that life and the afterlife have been really complicated lately.

About Death Lies Between Us

Saving the life of someone you love should not be the worst thing you have ever done, unless you are an Angel of Death.

Disgruntled with his position in the afterlife and conflicted by his feelings toward his new client, Nathaniel Evans forgoes the rules and saves nineteen year old Juliana Crowson from being hopelessly stuck in Forge Creek. This alters Juliana’s destiny and she finds herself in a series of near death accidents.

In the mountains of Colorado, Nathaniel comforts Juliana as she struggles to understand her paranormal abilities while coping with her brother’s drug addiction. When an ill-tempered Native American Shaman teaches her the difference between ghosts and place memories, she decides she wants nothing to do with the supernatural world. Too bad she doesn’t know that Nathaniel is part of it.

Will fate bring these two together, or has Nathaniel made the biggest mistake of his afterlife?

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