'Fusion: A collection of short stories from Breakwater Harbor Books' authors' is the winner in the Best Anthology category for the '2014 eFestival of Words Best of the Independent eBook Awards!' Follow the link below to your Kindle copy today!
Fusion - Amazon
Fusion - Amazon
*Ted Cross' Debut Release, The Immortality Game, ranked #1 in Amazon's TOP 100 SCI-FI/FANTASY CYBERPUNK books, October 2015!*
*Claire C Riley's Odium II debuted May 9th, 2014 #1 in book sales, Amazon US, in British Horror Fiction!*
*Claire C Riley's Odium II debuted May 9th, 2014 #1 in book sales, Amazon US, in British Horror Fiction!*
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Authors
Scott J. Toney
Scott J. Toney, founder of Breakwater Harbor Books, lives in Pittsburgh with his wife and children. His first book, The Ark of Humanity, is a what-if mer novel based on the story of Noah and the flood. His most recent work is the Sci-Fi book NOVA, a fast-paced post apocalyptic read. Scott holds degrees in Journalism and Public Relations and marks his greatest achievement as his family.
"I can see comparisons to Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials' trilogy in some of the themes raised [in The Ark of Humanity]. As with Pullman's 'daemons', the relationship between the beings and their companions who transport them is particularly enjoyable, a relationship which also reminded me of the dragons in the film 'Avatar'. I can see this as a fantastic storyboard for a Pixar film." - HarperCollins' review of The Ark of Humanity
"I can see comparisons to Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials' trilogy in some of the themes raised [in The Ark of Humanity]. As with Pullman's 'daemons', the relationship between the beings and their companions who transport them is particularly enjoyable, a relationship which also reminded me of the dragons in the film 'Avatar'. I can see this as a fantastic storyboard for a Pixar film." - HarperCollins' review of The Ark of Humanity
Cara Amy
Cara Amy, founder of Breakwater Harbor Books, is a novelist and poet. Her current project is a literary fiction/fantasy series telling the tale of a war between two races. It is a story about people, emotion and survival, infused with hope and optimism. Personal struggle is portrayed equally alongside the struggles of empires, to highlight the individual’s importance and role in the universe.
The main themes in Cara’s writing concern finding ‘balance’ through an understanding of multiple perspectives, and peace by living harmoniously with Nature. Drawing inspiration from real-world history, science, and religion, her work subtly provokes reflection on society and human nature.
“I enjoyed ‘The Awakening: Dawn of Destruction’ in terms of its plot development, scope for action and fantasy nature. Any title that has a storyteller for a heroine gets a great big tick from me. Adrianna’s stories are vital to her development within the book, her use of words to bewitch her audiences and to ultimately gain her a better place in society. [Cara has] a great knack for description, it flows well.This text is very visual and rightly so. Poverty, wealth, faith, and protection are key elements to this tale.” - HarperCollins' review of The Awakening: Dawn of Destruction
The main themes in Cara’s writing concern finding ‘balance’ through an understanding of multiple perspectives, and peace by living harmoniously with Nature. Drawing inspiration from real-world history, science, and religion, her work subtly provokes reflection on society and human nature.
“I enjoyed ‘The Awakening: Dawn of Destruction’ in terms of its plot development, scope for action and fantasy nature. Any title that has a storyteller for a heroine gets a great big tick from me. Adrianna’s stories are vital to her development within the book, her use of words to bewitch her audiences and to ultimately gain her a better place in society. [Cara has] a great knack for description, it flows well.This text is very visual and rightly so. Poverty, wealth, faith, and protection are key elements to this tale.” - HarperCollins' review of The Awakening: Dawn of Destruction
Ivan Amberlake
July 2013 - One of the "TOP 100 MOST POPULAR AMAZON KINDLE BOOKS" in Paranormal & Urban Fantasy and Science Fiction & Fantasy - The Beholder
October 2013 - #1 Amazon US Kindle Book in Paranormal Suspense - Diary of the Gone
November 2013 - #1 Amazon UK Kindle Book in Horror and Ghosts - Diary of the Gone
June 2015 - #1 Amazon US Kindle Book in Teen & Young Adult Horror and #2 in Ghosts - Diary of the Gone
Ivan Amberlake is an urban fantasy writer whose debut novel "The Beholder" was selected for review by HarperCollins on December 1, 2011. In September 2013 he published a YA Horror/Fantasy called "Diary of the Gone", and is currently working on Book 2 of The Beholder series called "Path of the Heretic". Ivan has a Masters Degree in Linguistics and works as a teacher. His greatest passion is writing though.
"Ivan's world building is fluid and tangible and his characters are real. The Beholder is a well-written novel that will pull you into the storyline as though you were experiencing the reality yourself." - Sandy, The Reading Café
October 2013 - #1 Amazon US Kindle Book in Paranormal Suspense - Diary of the Gone
November 2013 - #1 Amazon UK Kindle Book in Horror and Ghosts - Diary of the Gone
June 2015 - #1 Amazon US Kindle Book in Teen & Young Adult Horror and #2 in Ghosts - Diary of the Gone
Ivan Amberlake is an urban fantasy writer whose debut novel "The Beholder" was selected for review by HarperCollins on December 1, 2011. In September 2013 he published a YA Horror/Fantasy called "Diary of the Gone", and is currently working on Book 2 of The Beholder series called "Path of the Heretic". Ivan has a Masters Degree in Linguistics and works as a teacher. His greatest passion is writing though.
"Ivan's world building is fluid and tangible and his characters are real. The Beholder is a well-written novel that will pull you into the storyline as though you were experiencing the reality yourself." - Sandy, The Reading Café
Melissa Simonson
March 2013 - One of the "TOP 100 MOST POPULAR AMAZON KINDLE BOOKS" in Horror - Doubles
Melissa Simonson has been writing on and off since she was in highschool, but didn’t start taking it seriously until about four years ago. She’s a caffeine addict, a terrible driver, and has weird fascinations with rosary beads, complicated cocktails, and basically anything considered dark or creepy.
Since she saw him in her favorite movie Snatch, Melissa has wanted to marry Jason Statham.
When she’s not writing, she can be found watching endless hours of Dexter or rolling her eyes at her mother.
"This is the best book in the Thriller genre that I've read in a few years, and I must say I read LOTS of Thriller books. I never expected to love the book the way I did, and after reading page 1 of this Manuscript I went on and on and just couldn't stop. I'm a slow reader in general, but with DOUBLES I just wanted to keep reading faster and faster as I really wished to find out what would happen next." - J.W.'s review of Doubles
Melissa Simonson has been writing on and off since she was in highschool, but didn’t start taking it seriously until about four years ago. She’s a caffeine addict, a terrible driver, and has weird fascinations with rosary beads, complicated cocktails, and basically anything considered dark or creepy.
Since she saw him in her favorite movie Snatch, Melissa has wanted to marry Jason Statham.
When she’s not writing, she can be found watching endless hours of Dexter or rolling her eyes at her mother.
"This is the best book in the Thriller genre that I've read in a few years, and I must say I read LOTS of Thriller books. I never expected to love the book the way I did, and after reading page 1 of this Manuscript I went on and on and just couldn't stop. I'm a slow reader in general, but with DOUBLES I just wanted to keep reading faster and faster as I really wished to find out what would happen next." - J.W.'s review of Doubles
Mindy Haig
Mindy Haig is a graduate of Rutgers University in New Brunswick New Jersey. She was born and raised in New Jersey and is very much a city slicker. Haig moved to Florida to marry her sweetheart after college and marveled at how little there was to do and how much one had to drive to do it! But due to a job change and an abrupt move, she settled in Austin, Texas where the motto is 'Keep Austin Weird' and she trys her best to uphold it! She is the mother of 2 great kids and though writing has always been a pursuit Haig was interested in, being a Mommy got in the way for quite a few years. Mindy decided she would give it a fair shake in 2009 and hasn't been able to quit since. Haig has 4 completed novels and 4 additional started novels plus 2 sequels all in various stages of gestation. She has a hard time stopping her ideas and when a seemingly great idea hits - typically just as she attempt
USA Today bestselling author, Claire C Riley
Claire C Riley, is a mother first, a wife second, but a writer at heart.
Claire likes to break boundaries with her writing, incorporating an old school style of horror and romance. Sexy and dark. (Think Bram Stokers Dracula, but for the 21st century!) She is a mother to three amazing little girls who hold her heart. She hopes to make them proud, and show them that if you work hard and believe in yourself... then, as Cinderella once said... dreams really do come true.
She is an avid book collector and has a great zombie apocalypse plan in place thanks to a questionnaire she asked her readers to fill in for her posted on her blog! Claire is currently working on the sequel to Limerence and also a dystopian post-apocalyptic zombie novel called- Odium.
"I don't even know how to describe this book. It doesn't neatly fit into any categories. If you like the typical paranormal romances or urban fantasy novels, but want to read something darker with less sunshine and sparkles, you should pick this book up. It is wonderfully horrific and disturbing at times, but also romantic and suspenseful. I was excited by the brave choices that the author made with some of the characters. I thought the ending was amazing! It was not at all what I was expecting and that made me love it more." - Jacqueline Bonner's review of Limerence
Claire likes to break boundaries with her writing, incorporating an old school style of horror and romance. Sexy and dark. (Think Bram Stokers Dracula, but for the 21st century!) She is a mother to three amazing little girls who hold her heart. She hopes to make them proud, and show them that if you work hard and believe in yourself... then, as Cinderella once said... dreams really do come true.
She is an avid book collector and has a great zombie apocalypse plan in place thanks to a questionnaire she asked her readers to fill in for her posted on her blog! Claire is currently working on the sequel to Limerence and also a dystopian post-apocalyptic zombie novel called- Odium.
"I don't even know how to describe this book. It doesn't neatly fit into any categories. If you like the typical paranormal romances or urban fantasy novels, but want to read something darker with less sunshine and sparkles, you should pick this book up. It is wonderfully horrific and disturbing at times, but also romantic and suspenseful. I was excited by the brave choices that the author made with some of the characters. I thought the ending was amazing! It was not at all what I was expecting and that made me love it more." - Jacqueline Bonner's review of Limerence
Mike Lee
*BHB Author Mike Lee ranked #1 in Amazon Kindle for Sci-Fi, #2 in Amazon for overall books, #3 in Amazon for Sci-Fi/Fantasy, #22 in overall Kindle Books and #30 in overall
Amazon Author rankings, 4/28/13!*
December 2012 to May 2013 - One of the "TOP 100 MOST POPULAR AMAZON KINDLE AUTHORS" in Sci-Fi
Mike Lee lives and works in Denver, Colorado, as a psychotherapist. He started writing letters to the editor in local newspapers shortly after graduate school, and was pleasantly surprised when they occasionally were run as guest columns. Later, he was solicited to write articles on psychology for a woman's magazine in Bulgaria. He began writing fiction in 2010, and found he enjoyed it. Now he writes fiction whenever his private psychology practice affords him the time. He can be reached at [email protected], and is always happy to hear from readers. The dog in the photo is his good friend and constant companion, Dotty.
"Starfire is a truly superb book, one of the few of the hundreds I've read this year that stands out by itself. Beautifully crafted, very good cadence, great reflection by the main hero, who does not always occupy center stage. Lots of mystery left to ponder, this author does not insult the intelligence of the reader but compliments it - and that is rare. The characters are well developed according to their roles and aren't just mirrors for the main character. The plot is plausible and not drowned in technology while being quite comfortable with it." - Dennis Campbell's review of StarFire
Amazon Author rankings, 4/28/13!*
December 2012 to May 2013 - One of the "TOP 100 MOST POPULAR AMAZON KINDLE AUTHORS" in Sci-Fi
Mike Lee lives and works in Denver, Colorado, as a psychotherapist. He started writing letters to the editor in local newspapers shortly after graduate school, and was pleasantly surprised when they occasionally were run as guest columns. Later, he was solicited to write articles on psychology for a woman's magazine in Bulgaria. He began writing fiction in 2010, and found he enjoyed it. Now he writes fiction whenever his private psychology practice affords him the time. He can be reached at [email protected], and is always happy to hear from readers. The dog in the photo is his good friend and constant companion, Dotty.
"Starfire is a truly superb book, one of the few of the hundreds I've read this year that stands out by itself. Beautifully crafted, very good cadence, great reflection by the main hero, who does not always occupy center stage. Lots of mystery left to ponder, this author does not insult the intelligence of the reader but compliments it - and that is rare. The characters are well developed according to their roles and aren't just mirrors for the main character. The plot is plausible and not drowned in technology while being quite comfortable with it." - Dennis Campbell's review of StarFire
Dee Harrison
Dee Harrison was born in Nottingham, England and brought up on the tales of Robin Hood and nearby Sherwood Forest. From this grew an abiding love for myths and legends. Dee studied medieval history at
Nottingham University and decided to create her own myths. Thus the Firelord's Legacy was born.
Dee is currently working on a new series featuring Junah Venmark, Master Mirrorsmith and has written a special short story for Fusion, an anthology of fantasy and crime tales released by Breakwater Harbor books in August 2013.
Nottingham University and decided to create her own myths. Thus the Firelord's Legacy was born.
Dee is currently working on a new series featuring Junah Venmark, Master Mirrorsmith and has written a special short story for Fusion, an anthology of fantasy and crime tales released by Breakwater Harbor books in August 2013.
Ken Mooney
Ken Mooney was born in Dublin in the middle of the 1980s; he still lives there. He holds a degree in English Studies from TCD, which he totally uses every day during his day-job in TV advertising...totally.
He's always been obsessed with stories, reading, writing and playing them; that explains the massive collection of books, comics, video games and discarded Word documents. His writing is a combination of all the things that he's passionate about, all the way through high-and-low-brow.
Godhead is his first novel, an idea that's been floating around his head for nearly fifteen years; there might even be a (few) sequel(s) if he ever gets around to writing them...
He's always been obsessed with stories, reading, writing and playing them; that explains the massive collection of books, comics, video games and discarded Word documents. His writing is a combination of all the things that he's passionate about, all the way through high-and-low-brow.
Godhead is his first novel, an idea that's been floating around his head for nearly fifteen years; there might even be a (few) sequel(s) if he ever gets around to writing them...
C.M.T. Stibbe
C.M.T. Stibbe is the daughter and sister of two published authors. She writes books that explore flawed characters and is best known for her lyrical prose and detailed research. With her love of world travel from the UK to the Middle East, the Holy Land and the Far East, Claire makes her home in New Mexico, USA with her husband and son. Her first novel, Chasing Pharaohs, is a book of ancient Egypt and tells a loose tale of Pharaoh Thutmose II, which is a safe bet since no one knows a thing about him. Chasing Pharaohs was selected for review by Harper Collins in December 2011. Claire’s second book, The Snare of the Fowler, also set in the 18th Dynasty, is still in the editing and writing process. It was selected as Wednesday’s One to Watch by Harper Collins in December 2012.
"[C.M.T. Stibbe has] clearly done [her] research. I never felt I was in an Egypt informed by Hollywood and clichés – pyramids and mummies and curses. Instead [Stibbe portrays] a vivid, ancient land, steeped in superstitious tradition, lavish royalty, with a diverse mix of peoples and cultures. [Stibbe has] a brilliant manner of writing flawed yet interesting characters that we invest in. - HarperCollins' review of Chasing Pharaohs
"[C.M.T. Stibbe has] clearly done [her] research. I never felt I was in an Egypt informed by Hollywood and clichés – pyramids and mummies and curses. Instead [Stibbe portrays] a vivid, ancient land, steeped in superstitious tradition, lavish royalty, with a diverse mix of peoples and cultures. [Stibbe has] a brilliant manner of writing flawed yet interesting characters that we invest in. - HarperCollins' review of Chasing Pharaohs
Lela Markham
Lela Markham is the pen name of an Alaskan novelist who was raised in a home built of books. Alaska is a grand adventure like none other with a culture that embraces summer adventure and winter artist pursuits. Lela has been a journalist, worked in the mental health field and currently works for the State of Alaska, but her avocation has always been storyteller.
Her first published book, The Willow Branch, begins an exploration of the world of Daermad where a fractured kingdom leaves two races vulnerable to destruction by a third and opens the opportunity to mend old wounds. Lela drew inspiration from Celtic mythology, Alaskan raven legends and the Bible to craft a tale of war, faith and reconciliation. And, don’t forget … Celtic goddesses, sentient animals and dragons. Lela shares her life with her adventuresome husband and two fearless offspring and a sentient husky who keeps a yellow Lab as a pet.
Her first published book, The Willow Branch, begins an exploration of the world of Daermad where a fractured kingdom leaves two races vulnerable to destruction by a third and opens the opportunity to mend old wounds. Lela drew inspiration from Celtic mythology, Alaskan raven legends and the Bible to craft a tale of war, faith and reconciliation. And, don’t forget … Celtic goddesses, sentient animals and dragons. Lela shares her life with her adventuresome husband and two fearless offspring and a sentient husky who keeps a yellow Lab as a pet.
Ted Cross
Ted Cross has spent the past two decades traveling the world as a diplomat, all the time dreaming about writing fantasy and science fiction. He's visited nearly forty countries and lived in seven, including the U.S., Russia, China, Croatia, Iceland, Hungary, and Azerbaijan. He's witnessed coup attempts, mafia and terrorist attacks, played chess with several world champions, and had bit parts in a couple of movies. He currently lives in Baku, Azerbaijan with his lovely wife and two teenage sons.
Dyane Forde
Dyane Forde’s love of writing began with an
early interest in reading and in words in general. She was always amazed at how
linking words together in different ways had unexpected and pleasing results on
others. This revelation sparked a life-long desire to write all types of things
from short stories, novels, flash fiction, and poetry. Every story or book
represents new joys and challenges. Dyane views writing as an intimate
communication tool by which she seeks to connect with others on a level deeper
than intellect.
Dyane is a social worker by profession. Learning to see the world through other people’s eyes has enriched her as a person and as a writer. She is also a wife and mother to two children, a cat named JackJack and a dog named Sparky. She runs a writing blog where you can discover her other book projects and short stories, and meet new and exciting writing talent.
Dyane is a social worker by profession. Learning to see the world through other people’s eyes has enriched her as a person and as a writer. She is also a wife and mother to two children, a cat named JackJack and a dog named Sparky. She runs a writing blog where you can discover her other book projects and short stories, and meet new and exciting writing talent.
Simon Paul Wilson
Simon Paul Wilson writes
quirky fiction.
Originally from the UK, Simon traveled to Asia and forgot to go back.
Heavily influenced by his time in China and Thailand, Simon's stories usually feature kooky Asian girls and ghosts with very long hair. Simon has released several short stories, a novella called 'End Credits' and a novel with the rather wonderful title of 'Yuko Zen Is Somewhere Else'. When not writing, Simon listens to post and prog rock at a very loud volume.
He also likes to play air-guitar.
Readers can learn more about SPW on his website, quirkyfiction.com He can also be found lurking on Goodreads. https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6586179.Simon_Paul_Wilson
Originally from the UK, Simon traveled to Asia and forgot to go back.
Heavily influenced by his time in China and Thailand, Simon's stories usually feature kooky Asian girls and ghosts with very long hair. Simon has released several short stories, a novella called 'End Credits' and a novel with the rather wonderful title of 'Yuko Zen Is Somewhere Else'. When not writing, Simon listens to post and prog rock at a very loud volume.
He also likes to play air-guitar.
Readers can learn more about SPW on his website, quirkyfiction.com He can also be found lurking on Goodreads. https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6586179.Simon_Paul_Wilson
Books
BHB Anthologies
Fusion: A collection of short stories from Breakwater Harbor Books' authors
Gateways
Fantasy
The Ark of Humanity, by Scott J. Toney
Eden Legacy, by Scott J. Toney
Horker’s Law, by Mike Lee
As I Awake (and See the World) (The Beholder Book 0), by Ivan Amberlake
The Beholder, by Ivan Amberlake
Path of the Heretic, by Ivan Amberlake
The Firelord's Crown, by Dee Harrison
Firelord's Heir, by Dee Harrison
Firelord's Curse, by Dee Harrison
Firelord's Wyrd, by Dee Harrison
Godhead, by Ken Mooney
The Hades Contract, by Ken Mooney
The Fall Of Bacchus, by Ken Mooney
The Libations, by Ken Mooney
The Willow Branch, by Lela Markham
Mirklin Wood, Lela Markham
The Shard, by Ted Cross
Lord Fish: Chronicles of Xax, by Ted Cross
The Purple Morrow, by Dyane Forde
Wolf's Bayne, by Dyane Forde
Sci-Fi
Fey, by Mike Lee
StarFire, by Mike Lee
Dr. Zimm's Elixir, by Mike Lee
NOVA, by Scott J. Toney
NovaForge, by Scott J. Toney
NovaSiege, by Scott J. Toney
NovaDark, by Scott J. Toney
The Immortality Game, by Ted Cross
Life As We Knew It, by Lela Markham
GhostCityGirl, by Simon Paul Wilson
Historical Sci-Fi / Fantasy
Chasing Pharaohs, by C.M.T. Stibbe
Horror
Doubles, by Melissa Simonson
Snuff, by Melissa Simonson
Dark Paranormal
Limerence, by Claire C Riley
Limerence II, by Claire C Riley
Odium, by Claire C Riley
Odium II, by Claire C Riley
Odium III, by Claire C Riley
Odium Origins. A Dead Saga Novella. Part One., by Claire C Riley
Odium Origins A Dead Saga Novella Part Two, by Claire C Riley
Diary of the Gone, by Ivan Amberlake
Crime Thriller
Hazard Pay, by Melissa Simonson
Woman's Fiction
The Wishing Place, by Mindy Haig
The White Room, by Mindy Haig
Hidden in the Pages, by Mindy Haig
Kiss Her in the Moonlight, by Mindy Haig
Under A Million Stars, by Mindy Haig
The Postcard, by Mindy Haig
Hearts of Avon, by Scott J. Toney
The Young and the Reckless, by Melissa Simonson
Christian
Lazarus, Man, by Scott J. Toney
The Last Supper: John, by Scott J. Toney
Among us, by Scott J. Toney
Zacchaeus (Pulpit to Page), by Scott J. Toney
The Messenger, by Mindy Haig
Glory, by Mindy Haig
Forsaken, by Mindy Haig
Poetry
Dusk Crescence, by Scott J. Toney
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