Tag: Gail Z. Martin

  • ConTinual: Favorite Sountracks from Movies and TV

    Favorite movies and TV series also come with unforgettable soundtracks. Fans Amy Kaplan Hansi Oppenheimer Teri Clarke (Zin E. Rocklyn) , Matthew Saunders Sarah J. Sover Greg Uchrin and Gail Martin share their geeky favorites.

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    If you haven’t had a chance yet, check out these books.

    MARK OF THE GODDESS

    Sometimes a blessing can be a curse.

    Young Maya bears the mark of the moon goddess, a sign that would doom her to be sacrificed in her village where the death god is revered. Forced to dye her golden eyes dark, Maya lives in constant fear of discovery. To save her family and the village’s future, she must find the courage to stand up to the high priest before he can bring the death god into this world.

    STAR TOUCHED

    Sometimes it’s hard to be who you are meant to be.

    Especially when your powers can get you killed.

    Eighteen-year-old Tatiana is running from her past and her star-touched powers eight years after a meteor devastates earth’s population.

    Her power to heal may be overshadowed by more destructive abilities. Fleeing the persecution of those like her, Tatiana seeks refuge in a small town she once visited. But this civil haven, in a world where society has broken down, is beginning to crumble.

    Only by harnessing the very forces that haunt her can Tatiana save her friends…and herself.

    HUMMINGBIRD

    Plagued by memories not her own, a young hummingbird struggles to decipher the visions and powers that set her apart from her fellow birds. But the road to awareness is fraught with danger that could doom her to repeat history.

    One step toward understanding.

    One stride toward survival.

    One leap toward flying free from the past.

    WOLF DAWN

    A Hidden Past – A Deadly Secret

    Gifted with the ability to wolf-talk, Kara has lived with the wolves since she lost her memories eight years ago. Now at sixteen, snippets of her past send her searching for answers.

    But the warm welcome she receives in the human village hides more danger than life with the pack.

  • Book Review: Sons of Darkness – Gail Z. Martin

    Ex-priest Travis Dominick, and ex-special ops soldier Brent Lawson have both been disillusioned by their former employers and struck out on their own to battle demons, monsters, and nasty things that go bump in the night — Until they discover that they’re both working on the same case from different angles.

    Sons of Darkness is a fast-paced mystery/paranormal/adventure that keeps you on your toes. At its heart, it is about moving beyond the pain of the past and embracing who you’ve become. Not to mention learning that sometimes, having a friend at your back is not only a good idea, it’s essential.

    I can’t wait to read C.H.A.R.O.N., the next book in the series.

  • Book Review – Wasteland Marshals: Volume One

    Wasteland Marshals: Volume One, by Gail Z. Martin & Larry N. Martin, is a collection of four related novellas: The Wasteland Marshals, Witch of the Woods, Ghost of the Past, and Shutdown Crew. The stories center around Shane Collins and Lucas Maddox, a pair of best buds who have known each other since they were kids. They’re also the last pair of US marshals still trying to do their job after the Events which left the world in ruin.

    Ghosts, demons, ancient spirits, renegade AIs, and werewolves are only some of the troublemakers that Shane and Lucas have to deal with. All the things that go bump in the night have come out of the shadows now that there are fewer humans on earth, and it’s no small feat to handle them. The two battle all sorts of bad folks and learn to embrace their unusual abilities which have become stronger since the world fell apart. (Lucas sees ghosts and Shane hears earth spirits.)

    Gail and Larry Martin have cleverly woven bits of nerdy pop culture and humor into this exciting post-apocalyptic world with two awesome kick-ass heroes. It has a nice mixture of magic and technology. I look forward to volume two.

    If you haven’t had a chance, check out these stories:

    HUMMINGBIRD

    Plagued by memories not her own, a young hummingbird struggles to decipher the visions and powers that set her apart from her fellow birds. But the road to awareness is fraught with danger that could doom her to repeat history.

    One step toward understanding.

    One stride toward survival.

    One leap toward flying free from the past.

    STAR TOUCHED

    Sometimes it’s hard to be who you are meant to be.

    Especially when your powers can get you killed.

    Eighteen-year-old Tatiana is running from her past and her star-touched powers eight years after a meteor devastates earth’s population.

    Her power to heal may be overshadowed by more destructive abilities. Fleeing the persecution of those like her, Tatiana seeks refuge in a small town she once visited. But this civil haven, in a world where society has broken down, is beginning to crumble.

    Only by harnessing the very forces that haunt her can Tatiana save her friends…and herself.

    WOLF DAWN

    A Hidden Past – A Deadly Secret

    Gifted with the ability to wolf-talk, Kara has lived with the wolves since she lost her memories eight years ago. Now at sixteen, snippets of her past send her searching for answers.

    But the warm welcome she receives in the human village hides more danger than life with the pack.

  • WOLF NOTES: An Uncommon Interview – Gail Z. Martin

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    Welcome to WOLF NOTES, where interview questions stray from the rest of the pack. It’s nice to know the usual stuff like where an author gets their inspiration and why they write, but sometimes we need a little fun in our lives.

    IMG_1840Gail Z. Martin writes urban fantasy, epic fantasy and steampunk for Solaris Books, Orbit Books, Falstaff Books, SOL Publishing and Darkwind Press. Urban fantasy series include Deadly Curiosities and the Night Vigil (Sons of Darkness). Epic fantasy series include Darkhurst, the Chronicles Of The Necromancer, the Fallen Kings Cycle, the Ascendant Kingdoms Saga, and the Assassins of Landria. Newest titles include Convicts and Exiles, Spells Salt and Steel Season One, Tangled Web, Vengeance, The Dark Road, Sons of Darkness, and Assassin’s Honor.

    She is the co-author (with Larry N. Martin ) of  the Spells, Salt, and Steel/New Templars series; the Steampunk series Iron & Blood; and a collection of short stories and novellas: The Storm & Fury Adventures set in the Iron & Blood universe. She is also the co-author of the upcoming Wasteland Marshals series and the Joe Mack Cauldron/Shadow Council series.  As Morgan Brice, she writes urban fantasy MM paranormal romance. Series include Witchbane, Badlands, and Treasure Trail.

    Wolf: Thanks for stopping by. What is the strangest food you’ve ever eaten?

    Gail: Not really strange if you’re in Scotland, but I like haggis. I’ve had some very tasty versions, and I enjoyed them.

    Wolf: I’ve always wanted to try haggis. If you had to pick a weapon, what would it be and why?

    Gail: Probably a flamethrower, because you don’t need good aim.

    Wolf: Scary. (Says the wolf who likes to make bonfires in pumpkins.) What is the nicest thing you’ve ever done to your characters?

    IMG_1131Gail: I think that doing crossovers with all of my Gail Z. Martin/Morgan Brice urban fantasy series is a nice thing for the characters, because it creates a community of hunters and defenders against dark magic, and opens up all kinds of new plot and character opportunities.

    Wolf: I like the way you think. What’s the meanest thing you’ve ever done to your characters?

    Gail: Probably killing them, or letting them get captured, or having them fight really nasty psycho sorcerers. You know. The usual.

    Wolf: So true. While walking in the woods you come across…

    Gail: With my luck, a dead body. Or human bones. In a summoning circle. With a puckish demon and a surly werewolf.

    Wolf: Hopefully you remembered to bring some protection items. If you could have a super power, what would it be?

    Gail: I’ve always wanted to be able to twitch my nose like Samantha Stevens on the old TV show Bewitched and have all of the house chores done!

    Wolf: Have you tried moving your nose with your finger? It worked for Tabitha. There is a door at the end of a dark, damp corridor. You hear rumbling. What do you do?

    Gail: Lay down a salt line and call the Winchester brothers!

    Wolf: Good idea. What five items would you want to have in a post-cataclysmic world?

    Gail: Well, we’ve been warned by both The Walking Dead and Supernatural to hoard toilet paper, so there’s that. Matches, candles, a portable water filter, and Advil. Practical necessities!

    Wolf: I like the Advil idea. What is your favorite body of water and why? (river, ocean, waterfall, puddle, bottle…)

    Gail: Any ocean with a beach. I love to sit and look at the waves. I am very happy with a view of the ocean, with a good book and a frothy beach drink!

    Wolf: I love oceans too, especially jumping in the waves or playing in the sand. What story are you working on now?

    978-1939704719Gail: I’m finishing edits on Treasure Trail, the first in a new Morgan Brice urban fantasy MM paranormal romance series set in Cape May, NJ. Then I start into edits on Flame and Ash, the next Witchbane book, also under my Morgan Brice name. Then I’m back to being Gail, working on Sellsword’s Oath, the second book in the Assassins of Landria series and Inheritance, the next Deadly Curiosities book.

    Wolf: You really keep busy. What do you do when you’re not writing?

    Gail: I like to read books that I don’t need to edit! Reading is a big escape for me. I also follow a few shows on Netflix like Lucifer and of course, Supernatural. I’m doing the Supernatural rewatch over the summer, which is watching all 14 seasons before the new season starts in October. I like to play with our dogs. Larry and I enjoy sightseeing, visiting extended family, and taking time off to go to the beach!

    Wolf: I wish I had time to do all those fun things. Thanks for visiting and check out Gail’s sites:

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    Find me at www.GailZMartin.com , on Twitter @GailZMartin on www.Facebook.com/WinterKingdoms at www.DisquietingVisions.com blog, on www.Pinterest.com/Gzmartin on Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/GailZMartin and BookBub https://www.bookbub.com/profile/gail-z-martin I’m also the organizer of the #HoldOnToTheLight campaign www.HoldOnToTheLight.com Never miss out on the news with my newsletter  http://eepurl.com/dd5XLj

     

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  • My Balticon 53 Schedule

    Balticon is only a few weeks away.

    Here is my schedule.

    Saturday, May 25th

    Balticon Short Takes – Bite-sized readings from your soon-to-be favorite writers
    2:00 PM in Kent

    Sunday, May 26th

    World building for Fantasy and SF Novels – Authors describe their world building process, what they have to research, and what they have to make up.
    2:00 PM in Kent

    Making Props – Come hear about the many techniques of making or modifying the props your costume needs.
    3:00 PM in room 7006

    Autographs – I’ll be signing books with Sarah Avery
    5:00 PM on the 5th floor lobby near the Con Suite.

    Poetry Open Mic – Come share poetry inspired by science, science fiction, and fantasy. Bring your own or your favorites.
    8:00 PM in room 7029

    Monday, May 27th

    Readings: Authors A. L. Kaplan, Gwendolyn Clare, and Sabrina Vourvoulias read from their works.
    10:00 AM in St. George

    Hope to see you there.
    (There may be a few last minute updates so make sure you check the schedule when you get there.)

  • Broad Universe Rapid Fire Reading at Balticon: Saturday, May 26th at 1:00 PM

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    Award-winning author and editor Danielle Ackley-McPhail (http://www.Sidhenadaire.com) has worked both sides of the publishing industry for longer than she cares to admit. She’s published six novels, a book on writing, and three collections. In 2014 she co-founded eSpec Books (http://www.ESpecBooks.com/).

    Jeanne Adams is an award-winning suspense and fantasy author who knows all about getting rid of the body. Both traditionally and indie-published, Jeanne has been featured in Cosmopolitan Magazine. Her books have been hailed as “Best Suspense Books of the Year!” (http://www.JeanneAdams.com)

    J. L. Gribble writes the urban fantasy/alternate history Steel Empires series, which includes Steel Victory, Steel Magic, Steel Blood, and the upcoming Steel Time. Other jobs include medical editing, Netflix watching, cat snuggling, and blogging for SpeculativeChic.com. Find her at JLGribble.com.

    Lisa Hawkridge is a young author living and writing in Needham, Massachusetts. She has a few short stories and poems published so far, along with a self-published RPG. Her prose can be found at GoodReads.com (http://www.GoodReads.com/author/show/7830161.Lisa_Hawkridge)

    A. L. Kaplan’s work has been included in several anthologies and magazines. Her first novel, Star Touched, was released last fall. She holds an MFA in sculpture from the Maryland Institute College of Art and loves wolves. (ALKaplan.wordpress.com/)

    Gail Z. Martin writes epic fantasy, urban fantasy and steampunk for Solaris, Orbit, and Falstaff Books. Her series include Darkhurst, the Ascendant Kingdoms, and Deadly Curiosities—plus the Spells, Salt and Steel, and Iron and Blood series written with Larry N. Martin. http://www.ChroniclesoftheNecromancer.com/

    Cara McKinnon is the author of the Fay of Skye fantasy romance series. She has an MFA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University and lives in Western Maryland with her husband and kids. Find her online at CaraMcKinnon.com.

    Karen Wester Newton, who publishes as Carmen Webster Buxton (http://carmenspage.blogspot.com/), writes science fiction, fantasy, and romance. After thirty years in legal and regulatory publishing, she now spends her time reading, writing, mastering page-layout software, and walking her beagle.

    Jennifer R. Povey writes everything from heroic fantasy to stories for Analog. Her current project is the Lost Guardians, an urban fantasy series. Fallen Dusk, the first book in the series, was released last spring. She also rides horses. (http://www.JenniferRPovey.com/)

    Ken Schrader is a science fiction and fantasy writer, a shameless geek, a fan of the Oxford comma, and he makes housing decisions based upon the space available for bookshelves. You can find him at his website: http://www.Ken-Schrader.com

    D. H. Timpko is the author of the Firma Twins adventures, a series of science fantasy novels for kids. As Alexis Dupree, she wrote Knee Replacement Advice, Checklists, and Journal. (DHTimpko.com)

    Jean Marie Ward writes fiction, nonfiction and everything in between. Her credits include a multi-award nominated novel, numerous short stories and two popular art books. Her video interviews and short subjects are regular features of BuzzyMag.com.  Learn more at (JeanMarieWard.com).

    Joan Wendland is an engineer, a game designer, and the author of two novels. In her free time…who am I kidding, Joan doesn’t have any free time. Learn more at http://www.Zoo-Illuminati.com/.

    Come to the Broad side—we have chocolate.

  • MY RAVENCON SCHEDULE

    RavenCon

    From Friday, April 20 – 22, I will be at RavenCon in Williamsburg, VA. I’m very excited to attend this science fiction and fantasy convention this year and hope to see some of you there.

    Here is where you can find me.
    (I’ll be doing some rapid fire running in the afternoon.)

    Saturday, April 21
    11:00 AM       Room 4
    Reading: L. Jagi Lamplighter & A.L. Kaplan
    Come hear us read our works.

    Saturday, April 21
    3:00 AM          Room 5
    Broad Universe Rapid Fire Reading
    Members of Broad Universe perform readings from their works.

    Saturday, April 21
    4:00 PM          Room L
    Hold On To The Light
    #HoldOnToTheLight is a blog campaign encompassing blog posts by fantasy and science fiction authors around the world in an effort to raise awareness around treatment for depression, suicide prevention, domestic violence intervention, PTSD initiatives, bullying prevention and other mental health-related issues.

    Saturday, April 21
    5:00 PM          Dealers Room
    Signing: Michael G. Williams & A.L. Kaplan
    The perfect chance to pick up a copy of our books and have them personalized.

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