Consumed by Love - A Short Story (5 page)

CIRCLES

by Ruby Standing Deer

This award-winning, critically acclaimed Native American
Indian Historical Fiction novel is now available. For more information, please
visit the
Evolved
Publishing
website.

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Up Authors Fiction Awards 2013 – 6th Place (
Circles
)

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SPIRALS

by Ruby Standing Deer

This much anticipated sequel to the award-winning
Circles
is now available. For more information, please visit the
Evolved
Publishing
website.

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Circles:

With much of the world still undiscovered, a small band of
people live a peaceful life, until the dream vision of a young boy, Feather
Floating In Water, changes everything. Only nine winters old, Feather’s dreams
turn his seemingly ordinary childhood into the journey of a lifetime. He must
help his people face a terrifying destiny from which they cannot turn away. He
must find a way to make his people listen.

Bright Sun Flower, the boy’s grandmother, guides his
beginnings, teaching him about the Circle of Life, and how without it, no life
can exist. But he needs a bigger push, and gets it from a grey wolf and a Great
Elder. The boy’s journey leads him to discover that the Circle of Life involves
all people, all living things, and not just the world he knows.

In the end, an ancient People guide the boy in his visions,
toward an unexpected place hidden from outsiders.

This story is steeped in American Indian life, in their
beliefs and humor, and in their love of family. It shows how we might benefit
from the old ways today.

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Praise for
Circles
:

“This novel of historic fiction is a must for any fan of
Native American history, or seeker of knowledge, or lover of life. It is
expertly crafted with vivid imagery and characters that will become beloved. If
you don’t know what it means to sing someone home, prepare to swallow hard. It
is heart warming and moving. Truly a thing of beauty.” –
T.W. Griffith

“Gorgeous language, an inspiring story, and unforgettable
characters--Circles has it all. I fell for this book in the very first chapter
when we’re introduced to Feather Floating In Water, and I didn’t fall out from
under its spell even after I had read the final word. I found myself “thumbing”
back through the pages to read particular passages just like I return to my favorite
poems.” –
Yvonne Rupert

“From the first chapter, truly the first paragraph, I was
transported into the lives of the characters, feeling their joys, pains, their
lives. The gentle way in which the author writes, you feel deeply fulfilled.
Your soul expands as you read, you wish for it to continue forever.” –
Rosaleen
MacQueen

“In today’s age, where everything is delivered at a high
speed pace, we have a book that slows us right down and allows us to take a
breath as we follow the simple life of an American Indian people at the time of
the conquistadores. If you want to read something that is not formulaic, but
original and captivating, then this is your book.” –
Silby Grant

HOT SINATRA

by Axel Howerton

This quirky, often hilarious Noir Mystery, featuring the
adventures of the memorable Moss Cole, is now available. For more information,
please visit the publisher’s website at
Evolved Publishing
.

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Moss Cole is a private detective, the kind you thought only
existed in old movies and afternoon reruns. He’s smart, talented, sometimes
even charming. You’d think he could find a better gig than carrying on his
grandfather’s legacy as a ‘Private Dick.’

Cole is out of money, out of ideas, and out of his league.
That’s why he’s stuck looking for a stolen Sinatra record... a record that may
be just a figment of an old man’s imagination.

Of course, if that were true, Moss wouldn’t have so many
people busting down his door.
A vivacious redhead, a foul-mouthed Irish rock star, and a whip-smart little
girl only complicate the job, when all Cole wants is a good cup of coffee and
some Hot Sinatra.

If only he can stay alive—and in one piece—long enough to
find it.

Praise for
Hot Sinatra
:

“Axel Howerton is one of the best new crime fiction writers
out there—hell, one of the best writers, period. Do yourself a favor and settle
into Axel’s groove.” –
Scott S. Phillips, Author of 
Squirrel Eyes
 and 
Tales
of Misery & Imagination
, and Writer/Director of 
Stink of Flesh
 and 
Gimme
Skelter

“Moss Cole sizzles hotter than bacon.” –
Red Tash, Author
of 
Troll, Or Derby
 and 
This Brilliant Darkness

“Hot Sinatra will have you stealing away to read when you’re
supposed to be working, writing, teaching. I loved this book. It was gonzo, the
leading man was sexy as hell (which surprised me, frankly, as I am generally
not turned on by fictional characters), and it was filled with music and love
and coffee and music and adventure and music and pain and hookers and drugs and
I think there was a bit in there about a Frank Sinatra record.... Don’t miss
this book. It’s a gem.” –
BusyMom (at Amazon)

“Howerton manages to breathe new life into the
neo-noir/gumshoe genre by not fixing what isn’t broken. The hero, Moss Cole, is
tough as nails, fights dirty, is a recovered alcoholic and is a bit of a
brooder. However, he feels pangs for not seriously pursuing a career as a
professional musician, and makes no effort to conceal his sensitive side.
Howerton also gives us some unexpected characters in the form an openly gay
couple that work as low level leg breakers for the mob (they’re a real treat,
and never do what I expected as a reader). Perhaps Howerton’s greatest triumph
is coming up with a fun, wickedly original MacGuffin for a detective novel: The
titular ‘Hot Sinatra’, an illegal, one of a kind recording of a Sinatra
performance in his prime that avid collectors would kill to get. Snappy
dialogue, fun characters and a no frills writing style made this a blast to
read.” –
Craig (at Amazon)

THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT

This collection of Couples’ Erotica short stories is now
available. For more information on this book, please visit the
Evolved Publishing
website.

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UP Authors Erotic/Romance Winners 2013: BEST CHAPTER!

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“Don’t tempt me....”

Erin wants her husband to rip her clothes off... literally.
Does she dare provoke him? Natalie wants to make love outdoors. Can she
convince her shy husband? Melissa wants the bad boy she just met in a bar.
Should she or shouldn’t she? And Heather watches from a secret room....

These women and others like them know what they want in bed.
But sometimes they have to be a little extra bold to get it. Watch them bring
their naughtiest fantasies to life in some very interesting ways.

“It wasn’t my idea... the devil made me do it.”