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Ladies and Gentlemen May I Introduce You to Janet Bettag

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Janet Bettag is a career administrative professional, freelance editor, and an award-winning writer. She served for more than seventeen years as Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police at a municipal law enforcement agency.

Her first book, Normal, is the true story of the author’s survival and recovery from a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. It poignantly and humorously addresses dealing with altered self-image, finding ways around barriers, and appreciating the play of serendipity and synchronicity in our lives.

Janet’s previously published works include magazine articles and book reviews. She also participated in scripting the 2011 production of The Voices of Valhalla. Her short story, “Collette’s Conundrum,” won an award in the 2010 Missouri Writers’ Guild JoAnna Dale Sponsors’ Contest for best paranormal or mystery short fiction.

Born near Clarksville, Missouri, Janet grew up in the St. Louis area. She now lives in O’Fallon, Missouri with her husband, Mike, where she enjoys gardening, spending time with her family, and spoiling her grandchildren. She is currently writing a ghostly novel.

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Mythical Adventure where dragons fly and romance blossoms… A Must Read!

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Mythical Adventure where dragons fly and romance blossoms... A Must Read!

The Eyes Of Myrl (The Kings Of Tavia Book One) [Kindle Edition]

Tender romance in the brutal world of epic fantasy..
From the quill of Faelyn Rose comes a story which blends the classic elements of epic fantasy adventure and historical romance. The first book in the Kings of Tavia Series reveals a land where Gods and Goddesses control the currents of human fate, changelings sell their magic for gold and only those with darkness in their blood can master dragons.

Jestaen D’Myrl is the sheltered niece of the wealthy King of the Myrl clan. But the tangled web of her mother’s deceit leaves her abandoned on the blood soaked battlefields of the Tordon Plains. Captured by a savage warlord, the young woman is bartered to those who would be King.

This journey through the mythical landscape of Faelyn Rose’s imagination is a nonstop adventure filled with action, romance and magic.

So stable your dragon and leave your weapons by the door. Come sit by the hearth with a tankard of Ironbolt’s best ale and let the bard weave you a tale of The Eyes Of Myrl

This book contains adult situations and violence. It is not intended for young princes, princesses or beardlings.

Did you hear that bump in the night and wondered what it was? Lets investigate…shhhhhh.

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Did you hear that bump in the night and wondered what it was? Lets investigate...shhhhhh.

Cursed: An Explanation of the Unknown [Kindle Edition]

The “CURSED” book series is an investigation into the paranormal, the unexplained, local lore and upholds the preservation of history, culture and architectural landmarks.

How it differs from what is already out there:

Many of the popular Non-Fictional Ghost/Paranormal TV shows (for entertainment purposes) have been glamorized and have producers on board that feel they ”have to” present something paranormal to the audience and have a tenancy to add in false items to spice the story up and to mislead the viewers. The reality of the situation is 90% of the time when a “haunted” location is investigated nothing happens. When we visit a location we educate ourselves prior to the visit concerning the story behind the lore and take it into account and attempt to either confirm or disprove the different stories, and usually there are several different versions of the same legend. Whether the stories are true or false and regardless of the lore and possible tales of hauntings, we always document what we find thru photos, videos and draft up a report of what may have occurred for public record and for the “CURSED” version of the book. “CURSED” also is not limited to “ghost hunting” as many of the current TV shows are, we also believe in preserving our local legends and history. Many of the former Asylums ( and abandoned buildings) are considered an eyesore and a burden to the community, so investors and people with no appreciation for history come in and buy the land up to use for strip malls, super stores or condos, effectively destroying all the history and lore that might have been associated with the location.

Yes it is “fun” to go on urban explorations through old abandoned buildings and landmarks to see what can be found, but it is also important to not deface or damage the property like so many prior that vandalize the locations. Respect the location and the neighbors that may be adjacent to the location that you are exploring. Many locations that are visited have strict “No Trespassing” rules put in effect by the local police (or County Sheriff) due to many “troublemakers” flocking to the areas after hearing about it from popular magazines or TV shows, and sometimes that does ruin it for the investigators that are there simply to observe and document the place before it gets torn down by modern convenience.

Our primary scope of location is Southern New Jersey since that is where we are based out of, but we have been invited and will also document other locations. We are not limited by geographical constraints.

Axis Video/Pine Barren Films
PO BOX 551
Gloucester, NJ 08030
Chris.castor@comcast.net

one song

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One song can spark a moment,
One flower can wake the dream.
One tree can start a forest,
One bird can herald spring.
One smile begins a friendship,
One handclasp lifts a soul.
One star can guide a ship at sea,
One word can frame the goal.
One vote can change a nation,
One sunbeam can light a room.
One candle can wipe out darkness,
One laugh will conquer gloom.
One step must start each journey,
One word must start each prayer.
One hope will raise our spirits,
One touch can show you care.
One voice can speak with wisdom,
One heart can know what’s true.
One life can make the difference,
You see it’s up to YOU!
— Anonymous

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Fantasy at its boldest! A panoramic production that will make you draw your sword and join in the ranks!

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Fantasy at its boldest! A panoramic production that will make you draw your sword and join in the ranks!

Beyond the Veil (Sacred Band of Stepsons: Beyond Trilogy, Author’s Cut Editions) [Kindle Edition]

When a Rankan messenger is killed in Tyse, Randal, the Stepsons’ pet wizard, must read the dead man’s mind. What Randal learns brings Niko back from the Misty Isles of Bandara and forces Tempus and his Stepsons into an alliance unholy even by Tysian standards – with Cime the mage killer; Aškelon, lord of dreams; and the Rankan Third Commando, a fighting unit so cruel it gives even the Stepsons pause. Together with Tempus’ long-lost daughter, and his elemental lover, Jihan, they must venture beyond accursed Wizardwall itself to battle the Mygdonian Alliance and Roxane’s Nisibisi witchcraft.
The intrepid Band (whose central core is Tempus’ beloved Stepsons) must figure out who among the Tysian locals, Rankan soldiers, and Mygdonian defectors they can trust – before it’s too late. But in a world where a witch can turn a warrior into a flea, where gemstone frogs can rain from the sky, where no one is ever what he seems, where loyalties and ensured by curses, wizardry, and the favor of warring gods… only the immortal Tempus can guarantee an army’s success. And not even Tempus can tell the good guys from the bad in Tyse, where everyone plays both ends against the middle – or if the price of victory against Mygdonia will be his Stepsons’ souls in their battle BEYOND THE VEIL, sequel to BEYOND SANCTUARY.
Here is the new Author’s Cut edition, revised and expanded, of the second independent full-length novel in Janet Morris’ BEYOND series, far from notorious Thieves’ World™. Set in Tyse, a town so mean and magic-ridden as to make Sanctuary™ seem like a singles bar, BEYOND THE VEIL features Tempus – Thieves’ World most popular and misunderstood character – and introduces Kama, his warrior daughter, as well as Ranke’s deservedly infamous shock troops, the Third Commando.

About the Author:
Janet Morris is a bestselling novelist who is also well-known as the creator of the Sacred Band of Stepsons series and member of the THIEVES’ WORLD™ writing team. Her Sacred Band of Stepsons books include her BEYOND TRILOGY (BEYOND SANCTUARY, BEYOND THE VEIL, BEYOND WIZARDWALL), TEMPUS, and, with Chris Morris, THE SACRED BAND, THE FISH THE FIGHTERS AND THE SONG-GIRL, CITY AT THE EDGE OF TIME, TEMPUS UNBOUND, and STORM SEED.