July 28th, 2012

Added Part 6 of The Way Back by Samantha Paedae [PostFIN/Alt/Incomplete]
Upon her return from Japan, Gabrielle receives a message from an unlikely carrier, and the two embark on an epic quest to revive Xena. Quickly, they become embroiled in a massive conflict that threatens not only the fate of Greece, but that of their souls.

July 27th, 2012

Announcement From The Royal Academy of Bards
Please remember that we have the HALL OF FAME month. We ask that you vote for your top 3 Bards and your top 5 stories or series and mail them to academy_contest@yahoogroups.com

Please review the previous winners (from 2005-2011) here: http://www.academyofbards.org/halloffame/

(You don't want to waste your votes on Bards and Stories already elected.)

The only criterion is that the Bards and Stories nominated must be hosted at the Academy. That includes

• The Amazontrails: http://www.academyofbards.org/amazontrails/
• The Cousin Liz Website: http://www.academyofbards.org/cousinliz/
• Redhawk Infinity: http://www.academyofbards.org/redhawk_infinity/

These Bards and Stories will receive a special banner on their pages indicating they are your Hall Of Fame choices, as well as listing on the Hall Of Fame main page. In addition, the Academy would love to send each Bard a special personalized item to commemorate their induction. The voting period will run until July 30th. Then we will count up your selections and announce the new Hall Of Fame members.

Added Part 9 of Turning Tables by Mikaeli Hooper [Classic/Alt/Incomplete]

The Stalker by R.P. Martin [Original/Alt/Complete]
Part 4 of A Suitable Suitor Series (Part 1: Man of Her Dreams (complete), Part 2: Waiting My Whole Life (complete), Part 3: Walking Away). Ever feel like you are being watched? This is a look inside the life of Piper Jackson's constant shadow. It reveals just how patient and love-struck he really is. Things heat up when he realizes the artist has a new man in her life. In this disturbing journey, the prowler learns Blake Beaner's true identity which ultimately infuriates him. What will happen next?

Added Part 10 of One Little Bit by K-Morgan [Original/Alt/Incomplete]

Added Part 2 of Queen of the Realm by Warrior Judge [Conqueror/Alt/Unfinished]

July 25th, 2012

Added Episode 5 and Episode 6 of The Dylan Morgan Show - Season One by Jenny Frame [Uber/Alt/Incomplete]

July 22nd, 2012

Sundays on Squire's Isle: July 22nd by Geonn Cannon [Original/Alt/Complete]
In April, Dr. Rachel Tom treated a woman with a slightly unusual job. Three months later, the result of their meeting is revealed.

Added Part 15 of My Lord Conqueror: Taking Chances by Kennedy Northcutt. [Conqueror/Alt/Incomplete]

July 21st, 2012

Queen of the Realm by Warrior Judge [Conqueror/Alt/Unfinished]
This story is a sequel to the story “Lord Conqueror of the Realm”. The Conqueror, Queen Gabrielle and their daughter Princess Athena travel together to Amazon lands in order to catch the one responsible for a series of mysterious attacks committed against the Amazons, threatening to disturb the peace in the region. While there a major event occurs that drives a wedge between the Conqueror and Queen Gabrielle, which forces them to examine their complex relationship.

Added Part 8 of Turning Tables by Mikaeli Hooper [Classic/Alt/Incomplete]

Added Part 17 of In Need Of A Friend by Mikaeli Hooper [Classic/Alt/Incomplete]

July 20th, 2012

Added Part 7 of Turning Tables by Mikaeli Hooper [Classic/Alt/Incomplete]

Added Part 3, Part 4 and Part 5 of Pledged Souls by V. Darms [Uber/Alt/Incomplete]
Part 3) "I spy with my little eye...": Senna and Jessie continue their journey to find Jessie's family in the chaos spreading over the world. After their first night in a more or less charming camp side, they find a lone farm house. At first sight the whole farm area seems abandoned, but not everything is, as it looks in the begining. Jessie's innocent and crude mind, will put their growing friendship to it's first test.

Part 4) "As the world changes": After the events at the farm house, Senna and Jessie find a new traveling companion - at first much to Jessie's dismay . The three fo them continue their journey and meet a runaway cop who was seperated from his partner. After saving the cop's partner, Senna and Jessie will learn, that the world is changing to become an even darker place with each passing day and that where once open-hearted people lived, now a wall of mistrust and hate is rising.

Part 5) "The choice": While traveling through a forest, Senna and Jessie get attacked and captured. They are taken to the ruins of an old castle. While trying to figure out how to escape, Senna goes on her very own journey - to the time when she was still young and lived in a rebel army in Jugoslavia during the civil war. Soon her and others will be put to the test as they have to face the choice that will set the fate of their future lives.

July 18th, 2012

A new bard joins us today. Welcome H.M. Ryan!

Rain by H.M. Ryan [Classic/Alt/Complete]
Summary pending.

Added Part 8 and Part 9 of One Little Bit by K-Morgan [Original/Alt/Incomplete]

Added Part 4 of Behind the Badge by Karrie V. [Original/Alt/Incomplete]
Kate Nuccio is a cop, it's in her blood, plain and simple. Elizabeth Rose is an actress meant to be a star at all costs. Kate is coming from a world where allowing herself to feel anything is painful…while Beth is coming from a world where by feeling everything makes her a great success. Can two people from drastically different worlds find happiness?

July 16th, 2012

Added Episode 3 and Episode 4 of The Dylan Morgan Show - Season One by Jenny Frame [Uber/Alt/Incomplete]

Sleeping Dogs Lie by Geonn Cannon [Original/Alt/Complete]
Dale's father comes for a visit and her fabrications leave Ari in an awkward position. Several, actually. (Set post-novel - available as an ebook from Amazon or Smashwords - so if you're planning to read that, you may want to wait before reading this. Spoilers, sweetie!)

July 15th, 2012

I Surrender by Mikaeli Hooper [Conqueror/Alt/Complete]
The story of a slave who is addicted to her master. A Conqueror story.

Added Part 6 of Turning Tables by Mikaeli Hooper [Classic/Alt/Incomplete]

July 13th, 2012

The Extraordinary Adventures of Brice Johnson The Final Adventure by Silverwriter01 [Original/Alt/Complete]
Brice has been home only a week before she finds herself in Virus's company. Will she join him after he tells her everything she wanted to know? Will she get to keep her promise to Greer?

A Bird in the Hand by Aurelia [Conqueror/Alt/Complete]
(This is a sequel to the Pre-Conqueror series, which includes "The Most Dangerous Game of All" and "The Undaunted Heart"). Raven has been caught and is sentenced to death. Can Xena arrive in time to save her?

One Small Step by Geonn Cannon [Original/Alt/Complete]
The island receives a very special visitor for Squire's Isle Day.

July 12th, 2012

Announcement From Sapphire Books
Good Morning Everyone,

I just wanted to share the latest news from Sapphire Books Publishing.

Sapphire Books proudly announces that award-winning author Linda Kay Silva is joining the Sapphire Books family. Linda brings 20 years of dynamic, cutting edge storytelling to SBP, and her achievements include: 2 GCLS awards and a Lambda Award nomination. We are thrilled to have such an accomplished author on our team. Please share in our excitement by welcoming her to the Sapphire Books family. We look forward to an exciting new chapter at Sapphire Books with Linda Kay on board.

Look for Linda Kay Silva's newest releases: Desert Echo , in the Echo paranormal series, and Time Out , in the Across Time series, coming from Sapphire Books in 2013.

You can find more information about Linda Kay Silva by visiting the Sapphire Books website .
Isabella

Author of American Yakuza
Always Faithful and Broken Shield
Sapphire Books Publishing

Added Part 5 of The Way Back by Samantha Paedae [PostFIN/Alt/Incomplete]
Upon her return from Japan, Gabrielle receives a message from an unlikely carrier, and the two embark on an epic quest to revive Xena. Quickly, they become embroiled in a massive conflict that threatens not only the fate of Greece, but that of their souls.

Added Part 15 and Part 16 of In Need Of A Friend by Mikaeli Hooper [Classic/Alt/Incomplete]

The Dylan Morgan Show - Season One Episode 1 and Episode 2 by Jenny Frame [Uber/Alt/Incomplete]
Dylan Morgan is a successful TV star, and is famous all over the world. Unlike her TV persona, she is in fact an awkward loner, who struggles to relate and communicate with women. Estranged from her family, Dylan leads a lonely life. One night, while making her way home, she walks into a diner and her life is changed forever.

July 10th, 2012

Announcement From Roselle Graskey
A plethora of authors have banded together for an auction to help raise funds for Kara Leonardo. Kara and her partner Stephanie Marvel were in an auto accident on Feb 11. They were hit head on by another vehicle. Sadly Stephanie was killed instantly. Kara suffered a broken arm and multiple fractures of leg and pelvis. Kara will be leaving the rehab hospital soon, she will stay with her mom but only as a temporary thing. She has no other place to go.

We have created a page at www.caringforkara.wordpress.com We know economic times have been tough, but any little bit helps.

Kara has long been a supporter of les fic and for us authors she's always had words of encouragement and bought books when she could. Now it's our chance to hopefully give back to her.

The auction will run until Aug 5. If anyone wishes to bid, please run right out and do so, for those who wish to donate something but not bid, we will have a paypal page set up in the next few days. If you don't wish to do paypal you can email rosellegr1@yahoo.com to make arrangements.

Every single penny donated/bids will go to Kara.

Thank you all. With extreme humility Roselle Graskey

Added Part 6 and Part 7 of One Little Bit by K-Morgan [Original/Alt/Incomplete]

July 9th, 2012

Announcement From phair
Gruesome!

Awesome!

Brilliant!

These are just some of the things readers are saying about The Ripper's Daughter by Anders and phair

Since its release, our book has been sliding up and down the Hot New Releases in Lesbian Fiction at Amazon. We briefly hit number 1!

It has been an unbelievable launch for our ebook. We have no publishing house backing our efforts. Only readers, like you, willing to give us a chance and then spread the word about a good book. And, we are grateful to the community of readers supporting our self published collaboration. That is one of the reasons we've chosen to keep our ebooks priced below $5 and our newly released paperback under $10.

So, if you haven't read The Ripper's Daughter yet head over and get yourself a copy from those nice folks at Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/The-Rippers-Daughter-B-Anders/dp/1477653252/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1341764257&sr=8-2&keywords=The+Rippers%27s+Daughter

I'm scheduled for 2 radio interviews this week. The first is on Monday July 9 with Readings LAB. Follow the link for all the details: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/readingslab/2012/07/09/rippers-daughter

And, the second is with Merry Gangemi at Woman Stirred Radio on Thursday July 12 at 5pm EDT. Follow this link for all the details:

http://www.wgdr.org/

all my best

phair

July 8th, 2012

Love In The Caribbean The Unwelcome Rescue by Yorksbard [Classic/Alt/Complete]
Were you surprised that Gabrielle simply walked away from her family and no one, especially her father Herodotus, apparently made any attempt to bring her back? Well, he did! This short story takes place just a day or two after the events in Sins of the Past.

July 6th, 2012

Love In The Caribbean Part 1 and Part 2 by Norsebard [Uber/Alt/Complete]
When Lana Ferguson gets an old treasure map for her thirtieth birthday, it's merely the start of a grand adventure that will take her and a friend to the exotic US Virgin Islands. To top it all off, the Captain and the first mate of the boat Lana has hired are charismatic, strong, gorgeous gals - and suddenly, romance is in the air for both Lana and her friend. They came looking for treasure; will they find Love in the Caribbean instead...?

Added Part 4 of Phantom of the Heart by Stein Willard [Original/Alt/Incomplete]
This story is lucky to have a title, because I have no idea where its going. Its basically writing itself. Please bear with me and lets find out together where this tale is leading us.

Added Part 5 of Turning Tables by Mikaeli Hooper [Classic/Alt/Incomplete]

July 3rd , 2012

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 1 Episode 12: Out of Sight, Out of Mind by Bard [Buffy/Alt/Complete]
The Master makes his move.

Remote Control by Bard [Original/Alt/Complete]
Teaching is more than passing facts or skills.

Footprints by Bard [Original/Alt/Complete]
How do you protect legacy?

Added Part 4 of Turning Tables by Mikaeli Hooper [Classic/Alt/Incomplete]
This is the sequel to my story I Will Be. It's been two years since Xena has seen or heard from Gabrielle. Until one day she recieve's a letter from the Amazon Queen inviting her to the village for a festival. Will they be able to mend their broken relationship or has it been too long.

Added Part 14 of In Need Of A Friend by Mikaeli Hooper [Classic/Alt/Incomplete]
The first chapter starts off almost a year after Xena's death in Japa, with Gabrielle currently residing with the Amazons.

Added Part 5 of One Little Bit by K-Morgan [Original/Alt/Incomplete]
Can a woman get another woman pregnant? The answer is yes, and you will see how it happened here. Although Karen is the one having the baby, it's Addy who goes through nine months of intense labor. And then, when the little doll makes her appearance and turns into a vivacious, intelligent and adorable little tyke, the women realize that they got more than what they bargained for! Again be prepared to laugh and cry, as the lives of our favorite ladies unravel, now with the addition of their precious One Little Bit.

July 1st , 2012

Announcement From The Royal Academy of Bards
Hi Y'all.

It's that time of year again. Yep, it's JULY and you know what that means...

It's "WORK OZ TO DEATH" Month.

YAY!

<.slapping forehead.>

What am I saying?!?

Actually, it's Feed the Bards Month and Hall of Fame nominations time again.

This still amounts to “OZ has to get off her lazy butt and do real work” Month.

You see I am the counter of the emails and tallier of the votes.

Yep, little ol' me and all my fingers and toes.

Okay, so here is what YOU have to do...

First...It's FEED THE BARDS month. We ask that you rabid readers go on a feeding frenzy and stuff those Bardie mailboxes until they burst. Let the folks who continue to write and share their talents with you (FOR FREE) know how much you appreciate them. We ask that when you send your emails to the individual Bards, you CC us at feedthebards@yahoogroups.com .

The person who feeds the most Bards, in July, will get a personalized prize designed by the world famous Academy Artists and be named FAN OF THE YEAR.

Second...It's HALL OF FAME time. We ask that you vote for your top 3 Bards and your top 5 stories or series.

Please review the previous winners (from 2005-2011) here: http://www.academyofbards.org/halloffame/

(You don't want to waste your votes on Bards and Stories already elected.)

The only criterion is that the Bards and Stories nominated must be hosted at the Academy. The Bard must have at least one story (any story) posted at the Academy. The nominated Stories must be housed at the Academy. The exception to this is Missy Good. (She houses the Academy---her stuff is in a different room but the same building which, btw, she owns. Yep, she's the landlord.) Also, the stories and Bards do not have to pair up. That is to say, you can nominate five Bards and then five stories written by five other different bards. In addition, if the Bard is already in the Hall of Fame, you may continue to nominate other stories written by that Bard, if you deem them HOF worthy.

Which Bards tickle your fancy, drive you to dramatic distraction, or consistently keep you up all night reading their latest offerings? Which stories are so well written you go back to reread them again and again even though they are engraved in your memory forever? Did one of our recent invitational stories or challenge stories make a big impression? New favorites? Old favorites? Now is the time to honor them. We will take all your votes and tally them up. By ‘we', I mean me. <.g.>

The top 3 Bards and top 5 Stories will be our inductions for 2012. The Academy Munchkins will also honor a Bard with a Lifetime Achievement Award as well. But you won't find out who that is until the end of the month. Neener, neener, neener.

These Bards and Stories will receive a special banner on their pages indicating they are your Hall Of Fame choices, as well as listing on the Hall Of Fame main page. In addition, the Academy would love to send each Bard a special personalized item to commemorate their induction. The voting period will run until July 30th. Then we will count up your selections and announce the new Hall Of Fame members. Please list your choices (3 Bards/5 Stories) in a single email and send it here:

academy_contest@yahoogroups.com .

Why a single email? I have to count them (hanging chads and all) and I'm from Florida...'nuff said.

Third...a reminder...The International Day of Femslash is July 14th. If you would like to show your support for femslash...we ask that you submit a story (drabble/short/ long/epic-fanfic/uber/original) for posting on that day. Just mark your submission that you want it posted on July 14th.

The Academy of Bards Staff would like to once again express their deep appreciation to all the Bards who continue to share their talents and provide entertainment and, in some cases, enlightenment to readers everywhere.

Now...go read, go feed, go vote, go write. :o)

OZ

Another Statement of Causality by Maggiemerc [ Grey's Anatomy/Alt/Complete]
If Callie is meant to be with Arizona and Cristina is meant to be with Owen but Callie and Owen are married with kids then something must change. The status quo must shift. A continuation of 8x13 "If/Then."

Aftermath by Ann McMan [Original/Alt/Incomplete]
I thought it might be fun to share a little tidbit from Aftermath , the sequel to Jericho .

The book has a few major plot threads, and one of them deals with Syd's divorce. The others? Well. There's a big tornado that changes a lot of things for a lot of people — and that causes David and Michael to move in with the girls for a while (do the math on THAT one). And Henry's dad comes home from the army a very changed man.

Celine visits for a bit. Michael gets a new job, and a new mentor. And Roma Jean falls (literally) for someone new.

We also get to spend some time with a few quirky new residents of the county—one in particular who has some difficulty accepting the outcome of the War of Northern Aggression.

So it's summer and it's HOT—and I thought it might be nice to share a little bit of what I've been doing. So here's a sneak peak at Jericho II: Aftermath .

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