Rebecca J Vickery, Author and Indie-Publisher

THANKS for the VOTES

2012-01-14T02:26:00.000-05:00

The results for the Preditors & Editors Readers' Poll have been verified and released.I'll try to include everyone from our imprints who was nominated.You may find the complete final standings at:http://www.critters.org/predpoll/final_tally.ht Best Author of 2011 5. Amanda Ashley Romance Novels13. Jessie's Girl, Amanda Ashley, Publishing by Rebecca J. Vickery Sci Fi and Fantasy Novels9. Lucca:

Preditor & Editor Readers Poll

2012-01-04T11:53:00.000-05:00

The Preditor & Editor Readers Polls are now open for voting and will only be open until Jan 10th this year. This is your chance to show support for your favorite publishers, books, and authors. Please VOTE! Our nominees for 2011 include: Best Ebook Publisher for 2011 - Western Trail Blazerhttp://www.critters.org/predpoll/ebookpublisher.shtml Anthologies - 2011 Christmas Collection from

The Christmas Tree and it's meaning to me...

2011-12-25T11:23:00.098-05:00

Merry Christmas to Everyone!!! It never seems appropriate to allow Christmas to go by without posting a recognition of the meaning of Christmas.For anyone who doesn't celebrate Christmas, please bear with us and perhaps you will learn something of our customs and traditions. First, a big Happy Birthday to Jesus...It's our belief as Christians that Jesus came to Earth on Christmas

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy Hanukkah, & Feliz Navidad

2011-12-18T02:00:00.002-05:00

The Christmas Coach 1795 - by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris May each of you and your loved ones have a safe, healthy, and enjoyable Holiday Season and a blessed and prosperous New Year. 'Tis the season for love and good tidings to one and all... Thank you for your support and a wonderful 2011. From all of us at Publishing by Rebecca J. Vickery, Western Trail Blazer, and Victory Tales Press.

Favorite Holiday Stories

2011-11-14T13:35:00.000-05:00

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Thank You, Thank You!!

2011-08-03T11:06:00.000-04:00

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the Freedom to Read Sale and Christmas in July Events. Our winners from this blog for the Christmas in July Event are Kathleen O and Karen Michelle Nutt Congratulations, Ladies!!!

2011-07-08T07:36:00.009-04:00

WELCOME to CHRISTMAS in JULY Beat the Heat July 8th thru July 24th Cool off with our holiday themed stories, traditions, recipes, decorating tips, discounts, gifts, and lots of fun. All commenters will be included in a variety of drawings for free reads, print books, and gift certificates from Amazon. Participating blogs and sites include (but are not limited to): Happily Ever After KMN

FREEDOM to READ Sale is Here!

2011-07-01T16:06:00.007-04:00

To celebrate our Independence and our FREEDOM to READ we are offering multiple ebook titles from various publishers and authors at DISCOUNTS and some are FREE. The sale lasts from July 1 thru midnight PST on July 31. We've also added several titles to our 99 cent Gallery at Publishing by Rebecca J. Vickery and the Dime Novel section at Western Trail Blazer and hope you'll enjoy all of them.

* * * Big July Happenings * * *

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To view as webpage, click here. Presented by: Publishing by Rebecca J. Vickery Western Trail Blazers Victory Tales Press Multi-Author Sale: July 1 - July 31, 2011 Copyright © 2011 Victory Tales Press All Rights Reserved. a:link {color:black; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} To view as webpage, click here. Beat the Heat, Think Christmas…

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!!!

2011-05-30T07:02:00.000-04:00

Thank you to all who serve: present, past, and forevermore. "The story of America's quest for freedom is inscribed on her history in the blood of her patriots." - Randy Vader

Mother's Day Wishes to Everyone

2011-05-08T04:49:00.001-04:00

glitter-graphics.com May love and laughter light your days, and warm your heart and home. May good and faithful friends be yours, wherever you may roam. May peace and plenty bless your world with joy that long endures. May all life's passing seasons bring the best to you and yours! {An Old Irish Blessing}

A Matter of Tea and Earthquake Relief

2011-04-14T16:45:00.002-04:00

Charles T. Whipple, who writes Westerns as Chuck Tyrell, is a special sort of person. Japan is his second home as his wife is Japanese and his company is there. When he approached me about publishing a book with the intention of using the royalties for Japanese aid after the recent devastation there, I couldn't say no. Japan was one of the first countries to come to our aid after Hurricane

A Spring/Easter Collection: Sweet Now Available

2011-03-25T11:26:00.000-04:00

a:link {color:black; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single; } If you can't see this email, or if you're on dial-up, click here A Spring/Easter Collection Anthology: Sweet Spring/Easter blurbs: Love's Sweet Journey by Cindy Carrier Juliet must reach Denver in time to claim her inheritance if she

Celebrate EBook Week

2011-03-05T17:20:00.001-05:00

Did you know the very first Ebook was created 40 years ago? Have you tried one yet? If not, this week is a great time to find free and discounted ebooks from a multitude of authors in a wide variety of genres and on every topic under the sun. The best news yet: We are participating! Please visit the following pages to take advantage of special offers from the authors of Victory Tales

2011-03-05T15:26:00.000-05:00

NOW AVAILABLE Four stories to stir the heart and satisfy your craving for romance as you also seek answers: Miss Penelope's Letters by Miss Mae The letters arrive unsigned. The writer demands that Penelope meet him in one of London's most ill-reputed and darkest streets. When she dares to keep the assignations, she encounters a man in a black mask who leaves her breathless from his

Nominated Best Romance Book Ever

2011-01-23T06:00:00.002-05:00

We need your HELP, please!!! Thank you to everyone who has ever read Cord and Stacey's story in Surviving With Love. If you enjoyed it, I would ask that you take a minute to vote for them in the Preditor and Editor Readers' Poll for Best Romance Book Ever. Here is the direct link for voting:http://critters.org/bestpoll/r_book.shtml You do not have to join anything to vote and email addresses

Coming January 15th

2011-01-04T19:58:00.002-05:00

a:link {color:black;text-decoration:underline;} If you can't see this email, or if you're on dial-up, click here A Valentine Collection Anthology: Sweet

2010 - Good Year or Bad?

2010-12-29T14:19:00.000-05:00

As Father Time moves on, what would you like to say about 2010? Was is a good year and you hate to see it pass? Or was it bad and you can't wait to move on, hoping for a better year ahead? What changes affected your life in 2010? Perhaps a new family member? A new pet friend? A book contract? A new job? Was your year quiet and uneventful or full of excitement and new happenings? Did you lose a

Seasons Greetings

2010-12-21T19:54:00.002-05:00

& May your tree be fresh and bright,Your fire be warm and hold through the night. May all your wishes be granted,And your life be long, healthy, and enchanted.

VTP Christmas Collections: 2010 at OneTrueMedia.com

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Join us for a Christmas Celebration

2010-12-03T11:33:00.002-05:00

Christmas Anthologies from Victory Tales Press

2010-11-04T16:23:00.002-04:00

a:link {color:black; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single; } NOW AVAILABLE at Multiple Online Retailers in Ebook and Print If you can't see this email, or if you're on dial-up, click here Christmas Anthologies A Christmas

Let's Go West!

2010-10-16T06:33:00.001-04:00

Enjoy Distinctive Tales of the American West with authors Kit Prate, Troy D. Smith, and Madeline Baker These Titles are in our 99 cent "Dime Novel" Collection: Titles in our Novella and Novel Collections: Now Available: Coming November 15th: Coming Soon: Cover Art by Laura Shinn and Jessica Pierson (with a special contribution from Mary Hardwick)

Celebrate Halloween With Our New Releases

2010-10-01T04:43:00.002-04:00

Please join us to celebrate the official release of our latest anthologies.Two random commenters will each win a copy of their choice of ebook from the Halloween Anthologies. Drawing to be held October 8th. Please include your email address if you comment as anonymous. A Halloween Collection

Her Biggest Fan by Sharon Donovan

2010-09-23T23:59:00.006-04:00

We are sending a special get well wish to our friend and fellow author, Sharon Donovan. We are "her biggest fans." We love you and get well soon. Please take a moment to ask a special blessing on her as we celebrate the release of her latest title from: The Wild Rose Press. Available September 24, 2010: Men In Uniform Series Publisher: The Wild Rose Press Length: Pages 278 Content: Sensual ISBN

Coming Soon from Victory Tales Press

2010-09-13T02:52:00.009-04:00

Two new anthologies for your reading pleasure.Coming October 1, 2010 in EBook and Print: Go On Without Me by Markee Anderson - http://www.markeeanderson.com/ Lydia Sanders is spending a lonely Halloween until Ian shows up to make sure she’s not depressed. They go for a drive then the car dies in the middle of nowhere in the rain. They have no cell phone reception. Their only hope is an old

Eli: Warriors for the Light - Fallen Angels Series

2010-09-06T12:14:00.000-04:00

This is the first in a series of stories about Fallen Angels. With facts taken from the Book of Enoch, Karen Michelle Nutt weaves a story of punishment, sacrifice, love, and redemption. A true page turner. At a very young age the Rules of Conduct for the Fallen Angels were drummed into Eli Grigori’s head. He managed to break all of them. He falls in love with Ryden O'Sullivan, a human, his soul

A Fun Romantic Novella and a Drawing

2010-08-27T23:12:00.003-04:00

I highly recommend this sensual story for a fun afternoon or an evening curled on the sofa. Your Place or Mine By D.S. Craver Available here: Smashwords - http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/18253Lulu - http://www.lulu.com/product/ebook/your-place-or-mine/11722097Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Your-Place-or-Mine-ebook/dp/B003UV8ZHQ/Barnes & Noble - http://

A Very Special Type of Read

2010-08-19T03:50:00.001-04:00

I highly recommend this full-length, full-bodied, inspiring story of love, life, and death. Be sure to have the tissues handy for some scenes and be prepared to laugh out loud at others. An emotional read that covers both highs and lows, but leaves the reader with a smile and a satisfied sigh at the end. No Greater Loveby Kinzie Monroe Attorney Kirby Shelton has met a lot of wackos in her

Revisiting Surviving With Love and Dealing with my Muse

2010-08-07T00:51:00.000-04:00

A recent revival of interest in my first published novel, Surviving With Love, encouraged me to revisit the story. I re-read several of my favorite chapters and there are actually passages and scenes I do not remember writing. Does that sound odd? Perhaps other authors understand what I mean. The characters, in conspiracy with my MUSE, merely used me as a tool, a means to put their thoughts

Editing Your Own Work Effectively

2010-08-01T04:51:00.000-04:00

I've had editing on my mind this week. First I had an emergency edit to do from an outside source. A great story, not a romance, though, and told in first person. This is one of the most difficult types for me to edit as it is not my chosen field, but it seemed to flow when finished, was as grammatically correct as conversational first person will be with me editing, and the author and publisher

Summer SALE ending July 31

2010-07-28T00:31:00.000-04:00

Support Your Favorite Authors HUGE SALE at SMASHWORDS Stock up now!!! The sale will continue only through July 31, (These codes are only good at Smashwords.com and no other ebook retailers) The following links will take you directly to our books included in the sale. Use code SWS50 during checkout to receive your 50% discount on the following books:A Summer Collection (Five Author

Come Blogging With Me

2010-07-20T15:38:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone, Join me on Friday, July 23rd, as I blog about writing short stories and novellas at: Lindsay's Romantics http://lindsaysromantics.blogspot.com/ There has been great blogging all week about writing shorts so take some time and catch up on all the good tips and info offered. Then on Saturday, July 24th, Looking Through The Mist will be featured in the Spotlight on: Pamela

Three Great New Releases

2010-07-14T22:53:00.000-04:00

Your Place or Mine D. S. Craver Sydney Smith decides it’s time to move out of her tiny apartment and become a home owner. Blake Smith, no relation and a real hottie, also wants to see the duplex. A mix-up has them viewing it together. They both love the house. There's also some sparks flying between the two of them, or is Sydney the only one feeling that way? A highly sensual story of fun,

Huge July SALE Going on Now

2010-07-01T23:59:00.004-04:00

We hope all of you have a safe and wonderful summer. Vacations, picnics, biking, boating, fishing, relaxing around the grill, or lying by the pool in your backyard, it's a great time for an entertaining read. To provide great books for your leisure time, Smashwords and a multitude of authors are offering their books at huge markdowns. The sale will continue from July 1 through July 31,

DO YOU LOVE YOUR BOOK?--by Celia Yeary

2010-06-21T20:55:00.001-04:00

Do you love your book? I wrote ALL MY HOPES AND DREAMS very quickly, in about three months. I knew the characters, I knew the plot, and I sat down and just wrote. And wrote, and wrote. When I thought it ready for someone to read, I entered the first chapter in a contest. Although I did not place, I did receive nice compliments…except for a few negative comments. “The opening needs to be deleted.

New Release - The Rescue - Get it Free!

2010-06-17T01:33:00.000-04:00

New Speculative Fiction Short from Rebecca J. Vickery If you enjoy "campy' space stories with a twist, THE RESCUE is for you. But don't expect a happy ending on this one. Ordered to fly low-level scans for trilidium on an uninhabited rock of a planetoid known only as X37, Teelak and Adria yearn for more exciting missions. Then they survive a crash landing only to learn the rock isn't

Blogging & Contest at Lindsay's Romantics June 14th

2010-06-14T03:37:00.000-04:00

Hi All, I'm talking about my books, Victory Tales Press, and me over at Lindsay's Romantics plus I'll be giving away some free reads. Please hop over and leave a comment on my article between June 14th and noon on June 17th ET USA time to be entered. I'd love for you to stop by! Happy Flag Day - Long May She Wave!!!

A Summer Collection - Vacation Sale

2010-06-05T14:33:00.002-04:00

Looking for a great vacation read at a reasonable price?Five sweet to mildly sensual romantic stories by five multi-published authors designed to stir your heart and satisfy your craving for romance. Now on sale for 20% off athttps://www.smashwords.com/books/view/14519 Promotional price: $3.99 Coupon Code: YV52C Expires: June 30, 2010(Super simple to use: Click on the shopping cart in

Blogging at Lindsay's Romantics

2010-06-05T14:23:00.003-04:00

Hi Everyone,I'll be posting an article over at Lindsay's Romantics Blog on June 7th.Please drop by and say "HOWDY."Actually all this week there will be some fantastic articles and blogging by Indie-Authors and Indie-Publishers.http://lindsaysromantics.blogspot.comThen on June 14th, I'll be back at Lindsay's Romantics talking about all my work, including our releases from Victory Tales Press and

Winner - Creative Writers or Liars Blog Award!!!

2010-05-26T13:30:00.002-04:00

Happy Wednesday Everyone,Following are my statements and which one is true:1. In my younger days, I hiked the entire Appalachian Trail.LIE - I did hike on a portion of the Appalachian Trail but never made it the entire way as it passes through 4 states.2. I once met my favorite author, Kay Hooper.LIE - While Kay Hooper is my favorite author I still have the dream of someday meeting her.3. I

CREATIVE WRITER or LIAR'S AWARD???

2010-05-23T13:14:00.006-04:00

Thanks to Diane Craver of http://www.dianecraver.com/blog/ for passing this award along to me. It has been so much fun seeing how "creative" everyone has been with their whoppers.Here are the rules: I tell either six truths and one lie, or six lies and one truth about myself, and you get to figure out which is which. Please leave a fun or silly comment. Everyone so far has offered a prize, so

A Summer Collection - Now Available

2010-05-19T16:16:00.004-04:00

YAAAYYY!!! It's Available!Victory Tales Press offers the following five sweet to sensual stories from five talented authors. These tales will stir your heart and satisfy your craving for romance, summer style. The Far Side of Lonesome by Rita Hestand,Over the Coals by Laurean Brooks,To Make the Magic Last by Cheryl Pierson,Chances Are by Laura Shinn,The Trouble with Fishing by Rebecca J.

Victory Tales Press virtual Launch Party

2010-05-12T21:35:00.005-04:00

Please join all the authors, friends, and readers involved or interested in Victory Tales Press on May 15th for their first ever, all day,Virtual Launch Party!!!http://victorytalespress.lefora.comThe result of brainstorming by Rebecca J. Vickery and Laura Shinn, the small independent press was founded to publish traditional, non-erotic, romantic short stories. A growing group of enthusiastic,

Coming this month - Includes "Dad's Favorite Holiday"

2010-05-02T17:36:00.006-04:00

Available in May from Pill Hill Press A Whodunit Halloween Edited by Jessy Marie Roberts ISBN-13: 978-0984261086 A spook-tastic collection of eleven mysteries that celebrate Halloween and the "whodunit" genre. Includes: Brain Food by Paul A. Freeman, Murder in the Corn Maze by Joan Bruce, The Canton House by Jessy Marie Roberts, Slightly Mummified by Diana Catt, A Bolt from the Blue by

Victory Tales Press First Release!

2010-04-20T07:00:00.001-04:00

Victory Tales Press is happy to presentour first romantic anthology of many to come.Bloodmaiden: a fantasy anthologyAuthor: Christine E. SchulzeGenre: Romance/FantasyContent: Sweet Romance with mild violenceLength: 60,900 words (approx)Stories include:Bloodmaiden Elantra: The Lie of AdelarAutumn FallsThe Story-TravelerLarimar: Gem of the Sea Dream Catcher, Heart ListenerSpyral"For, you see, I am

Nightlife Anthology now Available

2010-04-14T03:53:00.006-04:00

Nightlife AnthologyAuthor: Laura ShinnGenre: Paranormal RomanceContent: Highly Sensual- 17+Length: 55,500 words approx.On Sale now at:Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/12844A two-story anthology by the author of Night Hunter offers a different perspective on vampires. If you are tired of more traditional blood-sucker stories, then these highly sensual romances are for you.A LIGHT

Review of Marrying Mallory

2010-04-09T11:15:00.005-04:00

Title: Marrying MalloryAuthor: Diane CraverPublisher: Desert Breeze PublishingGenre: Inspirational Contemporary Romance Content: SweetLength: Short Novel (48,000 words approx.)ISBN: 978-1-936000-47-0Rating: 5 TwistsBuy Links: Desert Breeze Publishing,Amazon, All Romance EbooksBlurb:Is Mallory Harrington jinxed because her name means luckless? Things have

Review of Jodi's Journey

2010-04-02T00:00:00.007-04:00

A Must Read for Western Romance Fans!Author: Rita HestandGenre: Fiction-Romance/Historical/WesternPublisher: Whimsical Publications ISBN: 978-1-936167-07-4Length: 274 pages print, 89,683 words ebookContent Rating: Sensual, Adult ThemesRating: Buy Links: Print - Whimsical Publications, AmazonEbook - Smashwords, AmazonBlurb:The war was over. The town of Esser Crossing ebbed closer to a slow death

Two Highly Recommended Reads

2010-03-27T01:39:00.005-04:00

I highly recommendSomeone To Watch Over Meby Laura Shinn. If you love angels and the struggle between good and evil, enjoy paranormal Inspirational romance with a twist of mystery then you should definitely read the first book in the Angels of the Realm series. I already can't wait for the next one to come out.A Guardian Angel is torn between duty and his chance for an Earthly love like no

Someone To Watch Over Me - Now Available

2010-03-21T02:54:00.004-04:00

Author: Laura ShinnPublisher: Laura ShinnGenre: Romance/Paranormal/InspirationalContent: Adult Situations 17+Length: 80,000 wordsBuy Link: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/11287Coming soon to Amazon.com in ebook and print and also to Barnes & NobleBlurb: Deep within the forest, David, once an Avenging angel, watches over a child and her mother. Faced with a new challenge, how does a Guardian

Review of Eureka Point

2010-03-17T17:42:00.006-04:00

Title: Eureka Point - The Special Agent Series: Book I Author: Betty Ann Harris Publisher: Red Rose Publishing Genre: Contemporary Romantic Suspense Content Rating: Sweet, Mild Violence Length: 30,620 words ISBN: 978-1-60435-050-0 Print ISBN: 978-1-60435-970-1 Review Rating: Buy Ebook: http://redrosepublishing.com/bookstore/product_info.php?products_id=89 Buy Print: http://

READ an EBOOK WEEK March 7 - 13

2010-03-07T00:42:00.004-05:00

***Attention READERS and BARGAIN HUNTERS*** Everyone who is looking for a bargain ebook should be able to find it this week. On Smashwords.com, in order to promote interest and celebrate Read an EBook Week, various authors and small publishers are offering books and short stories at greatly reduced prices or free. Please drop by and check out the variety of books and

Review of The Weaving by Gerald Costlow

2010-02-28T02:48:00.008-05:00

A First Novel by a New Author Title: The Weaving Author: Gerald Costlow Genre: Fantasy/romance Heat & Audience: Slightly Sensual/Age 17+ Publisher: Pill Hill Press Format: Paperback Length: 266 pages ISBN-10: 1617060070 ISBN-13: 978-1617060076 Reviewer: Rebecca J. Vickery Rating: 5 Twists - A Must Read Buy Links: Amazon , Pill Hill Press For a Free Preview of the

Chief Cook And Bottlewasher

2010-02-20T19:05:00.009-05:00

Author: Rita Hestand Rating: 5 Twists Length: 58,388 words EBook Buy Links: Smashwords Amazon Barnes & Noble Print Buy Links: Barnes & Noble Amazon