Masquerade Ball Blog Hop- The Unmasking!

Posted April 30, 2019 in Book Tours & Promotions / 4 Comments

It’s release day! We’re welcoming Masquerade: Oddly Suited into the world by unmasking our characters!

Over the past couple of weeks, each of the authors has been posting an exclusive bonus scene by another mystery author, along with an illustration of their guest’s character wearing a masquerade ball mask. You can find the list of posts here. Today, we’re celebrating our book’s birthday by revealing which teaser scene was ours and sharing the beautiful unmasked version of the artwork created by Elizabeth Mueller.

Introducing Mairg from “Sea of Sorrows”

Mairg is a sorrow- a sea creature similar to a mermaid or siren but with the ability to shapeshift. I love the illustration Elizabeth created for her! Her name comes from a Scots Gaelic word meaning “pity”, “woe” or “sorrow”. If you read the story, you’ll see why I chose this name for her.

My exclusive bonus scene “The Tides Turn” was posted by Elizabeth on Tuesday 23rd-please check it out and let me know what you think!

Blurb for “Sea of Sorrows”

What could a shapeshifting siren know about love?

When ocean-dwelling shapeshifter Mairg is mistaken for Erik’s missing fiancée, she reluctantly agrees to help him find his love in order to protect her sisters. Erik gives her hope of a life free from killing, and she soon finds herself falling for him.
But her search for Aisla dredges up memories that Mairg’s guardian, the sea hag, would rather forget. Will Mairg fight against her own kin to save the girl Erik loves? Or will she embrace her monstrous nature and keep him for herself?

My Author Bio

Anstice Brown has had her nose in a book and her head in the clouds for as long as she can remember. A geek/hippie hybrid with a love of all things retro, Anstice enjoys doodling, gaming and raving about books on her blog, Dusting the Soul. She adores speculative fiction and is currently working on a science fantasy novel.

Anstice has a BA in Literature and Philosophy and currently works as a school administrator. She lives on the East coast of England with her wonderful husband, daughter and their mischievous cat, Magical Mr. Mistoffelees.

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About Masquerade: Oddly Suited

Masquerade: Oddly Suited, An Insecure Writer’s Support Group Anthology
Release date: April 30, 2019
Publisher: Dancing Lemur Press
Genres: Young Adult Fiction: Romance – General/Paranormal/Contemporary
Print ISBN: 9781939844644 $14.95
eBook ISBN: 9781939844651 $4.99

Official cover art for Masquerade: Oddly Suited

Find love at the ball…

Can a fake dating game show lead to love? Will a missing key free a clock-bound prince? Can a softball pitcher and a baseball catcher work together? Is there a vampire living in Paradise, Newfoundland? What’s more important—a virtual Traveler or a virtual date to the ball?

Ten authors explore young love in all its facets, from heartbreak to budding passion. Featuring the talents of L.G. Keltner, Jennifer Lane, C.D. Gallant-King, Elizabeth Mueller, Angela Brown, Myles Christensen, Deborah Solice, Carrie-Anne Brownian, Anstice Brown, and Chelsea Marie Ballard.

Hand-picked by a panel of agents and authors, these ten tales will mystify and surprise even as they touch your heart. Don your mask and join the party…

Order here: eBook / Paperback
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“READ IT! There is something for everyone! Do you want Love? Got it! Do you want vampires? Got it! Do you want time travel? Got it!”
– Jessica Renfro, book reviewer
“A diverse collection of m/f YA clean-reads romances to transport readers between the past, present, and future, from the sea bottom to the virtual clouds.”
– J. Lenni Dorner, author

“Stories that will chill your heart, bring smiles to your lips, and keep you turning pages.”
-Beverly Stowe McClure, author

Founded by author Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writer’s Support Group offers support for writers and authors alike. It provides an online database; articles; monthly blog posting; Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram groups; #IWSGPit, and a newsletter.

Dancing Lemur Press, L.L.C. is dedicated to bringing outstanding and inspiring science fiction & fantasy, new adult/young adult, mystery, paranormal, middle-grade, non-fiction, Christian, and more to readers!