Submission Alert: Mirror World Publishing is Accepting Submissions for Against All Odds Anthology...

Submissions for Against All Odds, the third volume of Mirror World Publishing's

 Far, Far Away series is now open! 

Contest opened May 1st, 2024 and Mirror World Publishing will be accepting 

submissions until the end of May. 

This post has everything you need to know about what Mirror World Publishing is looking for

and how to submit your work!

What Mirror World Publishing is looking for: 

Short stories and novellas ranging between 5000 to 25,000 words that are science fiction, fantasy, adventure, time travel, romance, or some combination of the above that focus on a theme of love against the odds. This includes love in dangerous places and times, love between diverse or marginalized populations, love in unlikely or unusual circumstances.

Mirror World Publishing is looking for original, unpublished works and as always they prefer stories with engaging openings, character-driven stories, and quality world-building.

There is a fee of $25 CAD to enter, but all money raised will go toward prizes for the winning entries as well as production of the book, Against All Odds: Far, Far Away Vol. 3,  to be released next summer.

Winning entries will receive: 

A contract for publication in Against All Odds + a minimum prize of $75 CAD + 1 Author Copy of the finished paperback, and option to order more copies at wholesale cost

As always, submissions and inquiries are to be sent to submissions[at]mirrorworldpublishing.com. Or by filling out this entry form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAyVtxZIlrfOwO_Wf5iiMMfwTHM-GrcViij_3N7nHzJSk9lw/viewform?usp=sf_link

If you’re not a writer, or don’t plan to enter but still want to support the creation of Against All Odds, please consider donating through this link: https://www.mirrorworldpublishing.com/product/against-all-odds-anthology-contest-entry/112

Or purchasing an ebook or paperback copy of Far, Far Away (vol. 1) or From Here to There (vol.2) in our store and we’ll put aside all profit form these titles in the month of May to go toward the contest and production of Against All Odds (Vol. 3)!

Connect with Mirror World Publishing:

FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/mirrorworldpublishing

TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/mirrorworldpub

BLOG: http://www.mirrorworldpublishing.wordpress.com

PUBLISHER WEBSITE: http://www.mirrorworldpublishing.com/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-d6tf8fpn4_mjraKjM-hUQ

STORE: https://www.mirrorworldpublishing.com/product/against-all-odds-anthology-contest-entry/112

Links for Volumes 1 & 2:

FAR, FAR AWAY, Vol. 1

Paperback: https://mirror-world-publishing.myshopify.com/products/far-far-away-anthology-paperback

Ebook: https://mirror-world-publishing.myshopify.com/products/far-far-away-anthology-ebook

FROM HERE TO THERE, Vol. 2

Paperback: https://mirror-world-publishing.myshopify.com/products/from-here-to-there-anthology-paperback

Ebook: https://mirror-world-publishing.myshopify.com/products/from-here-to-there-anthology-ebook

Calling All Book Lovers...

Fall in Love with Musa Publishing

Grand Prize

Four $10.00 Musa Gift Certificates

All entrants are eligible for Grand Prize Drawing February 14, 2014

Winners announced February 16, 2014

Enter daily to win free books!

Musa Publishing is giving away two Promotional Paperback Books daily!

PLUS each winner receives a download of Cooking with Musa.

No particular order to the daily drawings for the books below

For His Love by Nya Rayne Marisa's Choice by Kadee McDonald

Only a Hero Will Do by Susan Lodge Storm's Fury by Nya Rayne

Taming Angelina by Helen Hardt Treasuring Amber by Helen Hardt Trusting Sydney by Helen Hardt a Rafflecopter giveaway Winners of paperback books who reside outside the Continental United States will receive their prize in e-book format. All paperback book prizes must be claimed by February 20, 2014 or they are forfeited. Giveaway begins February 6, 2014 and ends midnight CST February 13, 2014

A Band of Merry Teens

Robin Hood. Maid Marion. Little John. Friar Tuck. Alan a’Dale. Wil Scarlet. Much the Miller’s Son. You’ve seen them immortalized as adults. Now picture them as teens. Come on, you can do it. Can you imagine this band of merry teens? I could. In fact I created these legendary outlaws as adolescents in my debut middle grade/young adult time travel series, The Last Timekeepers andthe Arch of Atlantis. And I had such fun doing it!

So much has been written about these historical figures, whether they were real or imagined, and so many movies and books have translated the tales of this famous band of thieves. The stories themselves have been romanticized to a point where, when we picture Robin Hood, he’s wearing green clothing, tights, pointy shoes, and a cap with a feather in it. Nice. So me, being me, changed a few facts around, played with different ideas, toyed with names, got my hands calloused and dirty, then took aim and fired off an original Robin Hood story toward my adolescent target audience. Bull’s eye. At least, I hope so.

Book Excerpt:

Amanda Sault silently studied the words she just scrawled: May 1st, 1214—Games and songs and revelry, act as the cloak of devilry. So that an English legend may give to the poor, we must travel to Nottingham to even the score.

She frowned. She was the Scribe. Amanda knew that meant she was supposed to understand what this riddle meant. But she didn’t have a clue. All she knew was that she, her four annoying classmates, and two offbeat adults were standing in what was left of the lost continent of Atlantis and they were supposed to be the Timekeepers, the legendary time travelers handpicked by destiny to keep Earth’s history safe from evil. But no one had told them how they were supposed to do it.

Their problem: no matter what happened—good or bad—they weren’t supposed to mess with the past. Period. Dot. End of story. Amanda felt hot liquid build in her throat. Her thumb traced the words of the arcane riddle. Their first Timekeeper mission. Amanda knew this wasn’t the end of the story.

This was just the beginning.

And don’t forget to enter for a chance to win all of the fabulous prizes mentioned in the Rafflecopter below…

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Welcome to the First Anniversary of my month-long Book Release Celebration…

Happy May Day to everyone! The month of May marks a year since The Last Timekeepers and the Arch of Atlantis made its debut into the world. Actually the precise release date was May 18^th, but I thought why not celebrate the whole month of May with a Rafflecopter giveaway full of book swag, a Goodreads giveaway featuring a signed paperback and trading card, and participating in the Children’s Book Week Blog Hop taking place from May 13^th to May 19^th, where I’m offering a signed paperback and custom crafted Babel Necklace. Party on!

Coincidently, the Timekeepers’ first mission lands them in England in 1214 where they must complete their mission by May 1^st which is May Day—one of the biggest holidays during the Middle Ages. The May Day festival is the celebration of life and love, of procreation and renewal. May Day is a truly a time of games, song, revelry, and tournaments, with the most popular event having men and women dancing and singing around a decorated pole aptly called a Maypole. Celebrants were green sashes across their bodies or wreaths on their heads. I know that doesn’t sound like much fun now, but hey this was way before Disneyland!

 

Goodreads Book Giveaway

The Last Timekeepers and the Arch of Atlantis

by Sharon Ledwith

Giveaway ends May 31, 2013.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

Enter to win

Here’s the blurb from The Last Timekeepers and the Arch of Atlantis:

When 13-year-old Amanda Sault and her annoying classmates are caught in a food fight at school, they're given a choice: suspension or yard duty. The decision is a no-brainer. Their two-week crash course in landscaping leads to the discovery of a weathered stone arch in the overgrown back yard. The arch isn't a forgotten lawn ornament but an ancient time portal from the lost continent of Atlantis.

Chosen by an Atlantean Magus to be Timekeepers--legendary time travelers sworn to keep history safe from the evil Belial--Amanda and her classmates are sent on an adventure of a lifetime. Can they find the young Robin Hood and his merry band of teens? If they don't, then history itself may be turned upside down.

Okay, I’m not going to make you wear a green sash or wreath or dance around a Maypole (unless you want to), but in order to get this May Day party started, here’s what I’m offering one lucky contestant who enters the Rafflecopter below:

·         A signed limited edition paperback copy of The Last Timekeepers and the Arch of Atlantis

·         A custom crafted Babel Necklace (pictured in the sidebar)

·         A blue Ionic Power wrist watch

·         A  few signed trading cards (doubles as book marks too)

·         A couple of wrist bands stamped with ‘The Last Timekeepers’ and ‘We Are One’

The contest will run until May 30^th, and on May 31^st I will announce the lucky winner. BTW—this in an International Contest and is open to EVERYONE. So good luck and let the good times roll, and celebration begin!

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Let's get this Halloween Party started...

Hello Everyone! Welcome to the Super Spies Halloween Party! We’re giving away a KINDLE FIRE by playing a game called “Bobbing for Books” and here’s how you enter to win!

The first way to enter is by tweeting and Facebook sharing about the event and posting the tweet or share in the comment section at Lisa Orchard’s blog. Each tweet or share counts as one entry. So, the more tweets you do the more entries you have. J

The second way to enter is by purchasing one of the participating authors’ books and posting the title and confirmation code in a comment below. This purchase counts as two entries, so if a contestant buys two books, they are entered four times in the giveaway. J

The winner will be announced on October 30^th. Lisa Orchard will send them an e-mail and also post on Facebook and Twitter. J

****Please be aware that the KINDLE FIRE will be gifted from Amazon and sent directly from there. Therefore, if the winner receives a damaged prize, Lisa and the participating authors are not held liable for any damages. The winner must work with Amazon to get a replacement.

Now let the tweeting and sharing begin! Good luck to all of you! This is going to be a fun party!

 

“The Super Spies and the Cat Lady Killer”

By: Lisa Orchard

An innocent game of Truth or Dare spins out of control when Sarah Cole discovers the dead body of the Cat Lady. A great Halloween read!

Astraea Press: http://www.astraeapress.com/#ecwid:mode=product&product=10078468

Amazon:http://www.amazon.com/Super-Spies-Lady-Killer-ebook/dp/B007JZH61K

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-super-spies-and-the-cat-lady-killer-lisa-orchard/1109518725?ean=2940014338202

“Hauntings of the Heart”

By Joselyn Vaughn 

When lost love shows up on your doorstep, what do you do?  Minnie Schultz slams the door in his face.  With the help of some paranormal investigators, an Elvis impersonator and a couple of nosey friends, can Minnie and Gordon find the future they were meant to have?

Astraea Press: http://astraeapress.com/#ecwid:category=662245&mode=product&product=7355585

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Hauntings-of-the-Heart-ebook/dp/B005Z8WJRY/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1319568032&sr=1-1

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hauntings-of-the-heart-joselyn-vaughn/1106922258?ean=2940013221796&itm=2&usri=hauntings+of+the+heart

Find more of Joselyn’s books here: http://joselynvaughn.com

“Abiding Echoes”

By: Kay Springsteen

Love is family…

Love is endless…

Love is timeless…

Love is abiding…

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Abiding-Echoes-Orsons-Folly-ebook/dp/B008MRR876/ref=la_B004RZUWLG_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1350052539&sr=1-9

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/kay-springsteen?store=ALLPRODUCTS&keyword=kay+springsteen

Find more of Kay’s books here: http://kayspringsteen.wordpress.com/

“Vala Appointed”

By: J. F. Jenkins

Identical twins Anj and ZesWillam have always been considered odd, even in a world where myth is real. Their magic is powerful and intense, as well as their secrets. None more so than Anj, who has the biggest secret of them all.

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/j.f.-jenkins

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/J.F.-Jenkins/e/B004P3HB6O/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_3

“Double Crossing”

By: Meg Mims

August, 1869: Lily Granville is stunned by her father’s murder. Only one other person knows about a valuable California gold mine deed — both are now missing. Lily heads west on the newly opened transcontinental railroad, determined to track the killer. She soon realizes she is no longer the hunter but the prey.

As things progress from bad to worse, Lily is uncertain who to trust—the China-bound missionary who wants to marry her, or the wandering Texan who offers to protect her … for a price. Will Lily survive the journey and unexpected betrayal?

Astraea Press: http://www.astraeapress.com/#ecwid:category=662245%26mode=product%26product=5907170

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Double-Crossing-ebook/dp/B005GWEMCO/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2&qid=1328907865&sr=8-1

Barnes and Noble:  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/double-crossing-meg-mims/1104769443?ean=2940013174597&itm=14&usri=double%2bcrossing

“Cruel Justice”

By: Mel Comley

The headless body of a wealthy widow is discovered decomposing in Chelling Forest. Detective Inspector Lorne Simpkins and her partner, DS Pete Childs are assigned to the case. A few days later another victim, this time a young girl, is discovered. Who could the killer be and what's the connection between the two victims?

Amazon/ US: http://www.amazon.com/Cruel-Justice-Book-one-ebook/dp/B005QOY4FM

Amazon/UK:  http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cruel-Justice-Book-one-ebook/dp/B005QOY4FM

Find more of Mel’s books here: http://melcomley.blogspot.fr/

 

“Moonlight on the Palms”

By: Lisa Greer

When professor Astrid Kent's estranged mother dies, she returns to her childhood home of La Casa De La Luz to set things right. But secrets, murder, and her mother's ex-husband—Astrid's former fiance before she fled Texas in shame—threaten to entangle her at every turn, even as another man vies for her heart.

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Moonlight-on-the-Palms-ebook/dp/B00578UTLU/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1326205480&sr=1-1

Astraea Press: http://www.astraeapress.com/#ecwid:category=1221951%26mode=product%26product=3906042

Barnes and Noble:  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/moonlight-on-the-palms-lisa-greer/1103861118

Find more of Lisa’s books here:http://www.lisalgreer.com/

“Prepare to Receive More”

By: Benecia Ponder

A Step-by-Step Guide to Forming Your Prosperity Partnership with God.

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009BT40DY/ref=as_li_tf_til?tag=benepond-20&camp=14573&creative=327641&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=B009BT40DY&adid=0VEXNXSBKN1XYZJHWEY7&&ref-refURL=http://preparetoreceivemore.com/

“The Trouble with Charlie”

By: Catherine Bennett

Love.Desire. A psycho bent on revenge. But can Charlie Reynolds recognize the most dangerous of the three?

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00849AM9I

Barnes and Noble:  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-trouble-with-charlie-catherine-bennett/1110924132?ean=2940014458948

Astraea Press:  http://astraeapress.com/#ecwid:mode=product%26product=10046834

“At What Cost”

By: J. Andersen

When sixteen year old Maggie Reynolds discovers she's pregnant at the beginning of Junior year, she's scared to death to tell her parents for fear of what they'll do. Luckily, her boyfriend suggests another alternative: abortion, but will it really solve all her problems like she hopes it will?

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/At-What-Cost-ebook/dp/B008BEDPPO

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/at-what-cost-j-andersen/1111557851?ean=2940014771320

Astraea Press:  http://astraeapress.com/#ecwid:mode=product%26product=12328251

 

“The Legacy”

By: Patricia Kiyono

A family finds and embraces its samurai heritage. The Legacy introduces the Tanaka family, whose story begins in The Samurai's Garden, available beginning November 6 from your favorite ebook distributor!

http://www.amazon.com/Patricia-Kiyono/e/B0067PSM5C/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1348917923&sr=1-2-ent

“The Last Timekeepers”

By: Sharon Ledwith

When Amanda Sault and her four classmates are caught in a major food fight at school, they are given the choice of suspension or yard duty. It was a no-brainer. A two-week crash course in landscaping leads the kids to discover a weathered stone arch buried in an overgrown backyard. Instead of a forgotten lawn ornament, it turns out to be an ancient time portal from the lost continent of Atlantis.

Musa Publishing: http://musapublishing.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5&products_id=277

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Last-Timekeepers-Arch-Atlantis-ebook/dp/B0084AKSP0

Barnes and Noble:  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-last-timekeepers-and-the-arch-of-atlantis-x2019-sharon-ledwith/1111074347?ean=2940014363952

“There your Heart will be Also”

By: Felicia Rogers

The Renaissance Hearts Series – Begin the adventure with Sarra and Cedric.

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/There-Heart-Renaissance-Series-ebook/dp/B005XSEQ7C

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/there-your-heart-will-be-also-felicia-rogers/1106848770?ean=2940013291041

Astraea Press: http://www.astraeapress.com/#ecwid:mode=product&product=5907188

Find more of Felicia’s books here: http://feliciarogersauthor.weebly.com/

“A Collie Rescue”

By: Lindsay Downs

Former Army Sergeant Sandi Charleston, diagnosed with PTSD and homeless barely survives day to day. By a miracle of fate she meets Taz, a uniquely special collie, who helps turn her life around.

Astraea Press: http://www.astraeapress.com/#ecwid:category=662245&mode=product&product=13897850

 
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Collie-Rescue-Emily-Dahill-ebook/dp/B008V4JP6C

Barnes and Noble:  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-collie-rescue-lindsay-downs/1112437116?ean=2940014828376

Find more of Lindsay Downs books here: http://lindsaydowns.com/

“A New Dream”

By: Elaine Cantrell

Former NFL player Matt McCallum and baker Violet Emerson find a common dream for their lives, but a loose end from Matt’s past returns to jeopardize their future. Will love be enough to save their new dream before it turns into a nightmare?

Astraea Press: http://www.astraeapress.com/#ecwid:mode=product&product=2676585

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/A-New-Dream-ebook/dp/B004TAWHO4

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/new-dream-elaine-cantrell/1102710733?ean=2940012395245

“Psychic”

By: John Warnock

What if you awoke one day and discovered you had ESP? Would you feel blessed? Or would you feel cursed?

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Psychic-ebook/dp/B001ECQLCE

Barnes and Noble:  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/psychic-john-warnock/1101224535?ean=2940011111563

Find more of John’s books here: http://www.johnwarnock.info/

 

“Secrets of Catalpa Hall”

By: Lori Lapekes

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-of-Catalpa-Hall-ebook/dp/B007WYPIGS

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/secrets-of-catalpa-hall-lori-lapekes/1110362265?ean=2940014565875

Astraea Press: http://www.astraeapress.com/#ecwid:mode=product&product=11343670

Find more of Lori’s books here: http://lorilapekes.com/

 

“No Job for a Woman”

By: Sherry Gloag

Circumstances demand Julian and Deborah learn to work together and Julian dares to dream that he might gain the love of the only person he’s ever given his heart to.

But will Deborah live long enough to discover that by releasing everything she values, she will gain everything her heart desires?

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/No-Job-Woman-ebook/dp/B0095II45G

Barnes and Noble:  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/no-job-for-a-woman-sherry-gloag/1112754572?ean=2940015111361

Find more of Sherry’s books here:http://www.sherrygloag.com/

“Crossing the Deep”

By: Kelly Martin

Sixteen year old Rachel Harker expects the hiking trip in the mountains to be short and painless. Four days later, injured and scared, she just prays to make it home alive.

Astraea Press: http://www.astraeapress.com/#ecwid:mode=product&product=15502342

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Crossing-The-Deep-ebook/dp/B009NWGMMQ

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/ebooks/category.asp?PID=28515

 

“Persephone”

By Kaitlin Bevins

There are worse things than death, worse people too.

The “talk” was bad enough, but how many teens get told that they’re a goddess? When her mom tells her, Persephone is sure her mother has lost her mind. It isn’t until Boreas, the god of winter, tries to abduct her that she realizes her mother was telling the truth. Hades rescues her, and in order to safely bring Persephone to the Underworld he marks her as his bride. But Boreas will stop at nothing to get Persephone. Despite her growing feelings for Hades, Persephone wants to return to the living realm. Persephone must find a way to defeat Boreas and reclaim her life.

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Persephone-ebook/dp/B008HYPD58

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/persephone-kaitlin-bevis/1111973897?ean=2940014686051

Find more of Kaitlin’s books here: http://kaitlinbevis.com/