July 2009On Sale: July 7, 2009Featuring: Larrie Smith; Jo304 pages ISBN: 0451227492EAN: 9780451227492Paperback$6.99 Romance Paranormal Buy at Amazon.com Best Wishes Always by Lucy Finn Falling in love takes a certain bit of magic. Wishes come true for fans of paranormal romance A charming new novel by the author of If Wishing Made It So Ever since her fiancé died, Larrie Smith, owner of Sparrow’s Nest Antiques and Fabulous Junque, has been unable to let go of the past. Instead, she fills her hours with precious collectibles and priceless memories. But when she lucks into an irresistible estate sale, she can’t believe her good fortune—or the surprising detour her life is about to take. For starters, among her acquisitions is an oil lamp—complete with a handsome genie named Jo, who offers Larrie three wishes. One is mean to protect her from the charming and dangerous moves of an unscrupulous antiques dealer. Another points the way to unexpected romance. And the third? Well, that’s up to the stars—and a genie who’s determined to prove to Larrie that what’s happening to both of them is far better than any fairy tale. Previous Picks Visit FreshFiction.com to learn more about books and authors.

Leonard LightTales From A Writer’s Life I don’t do change well. I like stability and loyalty, avoid dysfunction and distraction. If I were a tree, I guess I’d be some kind of Japanese bonsai, slow-growing, evergreen. I’ve always dreamed of having a bonsai collection. They are lovely plants in many variations, but I prefer the ones that look like small juniper trees. The angled, stretched-out branches always look so peaceful. Having caught the tail end of the sixties, I suppose peace feels good to me. Or maybe I am just a stream that doesn’t care for rocks to disturb my glass-smooth serenity. But despite this love of tranquility, I found myself putting my house on the market not once but twice this year. The first time was a misery. It was February, and we’d just gotten the toilet paper out of the lawn from a vigorous, enthusiastic rolling that had been performed in our live oak trees. Unfortunately, it rained violently right after the fabulous papering job, and the tissue paper glued to the rough live oak bark like white mold. Sodden clumps stuck to the pebbled sidewalk, a papier mache that was impossible to remove. It looked as if…

Candy’s Inside BooksA look at books, authors and movie events I’m getting ready to head out to Los Angeles to cover the new TV season for the day job. I’ve seen a few of the new pilots and I liked some of them. Unfortunately, I haven’t seen anything very fresh – At least not yet. (Hollywood, if you’re listening I have some great books that could be turned into fabulous TV series. I haven’t ever seen a series about a witch who protects the British prime minister, or a magical librarian, or four sisters who protect our world from alien beings. But I digress. It occurred to me the other day that some of my favorite TV shows and films from 2009 were based on the lives of writers or were adaptations of books. “Castle” is one of my favorite television shows, which is about a fictional writer who works with a police detective to solve murders. I also liked the adaptation of Debbie Macombers’ “Mrs. Miracle,” which was a very sweet film. “The Last Station” is a movie about Tolstoy’s struggle to balance is slightly insane family with his commitment to his belief in living a life with out…

Before we begin I want to wish everyone a happy healthy new year. Now, that the niceties are out of the way it’s time to review 2009, and look ahead to 2010. In 2009 I resolved to read a book by each author that was invited to the DFW Tea Readers book club dinners. I started out great, but failed to follow through for the year. I also wanted to complete a challenge from one of my Yahoo groups that was to read a book with a certain word in the title. Again, I started out great, and again failed to follow through for the year. To read more of LOOK BOTH WAYS….REVIEWING 2009 and PLOTTING 2010 please click here. Visit FreshFiction.com to learn more about books and authors.

Hex #4 October 2009On Sale: October 1, 2009Featuring: Blair Fitzpatrick; Jake Harrison352 pages ISBN: 1402218192EAN: 9781402218194Mass Market Paperback$6.99 Romance Paranormal Buy at Amazon.com Hex In High Heels by Linda Wisdom Fourth in the popular, light paranormal romance series by an author whose books have sold 13 million copies In this sexy, funny paranormal romance by bestselling author Linda Wisdom, it’s all beautiful witch Blair Fitzpatrick can do to keep a lid on her talent for revenge spells, but things are about to get a lot more complicated… Blair loves running her vintage shop and hanging out with witchy friends Stasi and Jazz. She’s forever had a crush on hunky carpenter Jake Harrison, whose Were nature (he’s a Border collie) makes him loyal, lovable, and fierce when need be. Just as sparks are beginning to fly, Blair is served with a big surprise when Jake’s mother shows up along with his pack leader, who threatens to make Jake heel! When the alpha does the unthinkable, Blair is pushed over the edge. No one messes with her boyfriend-to-be, even if he does shed on the furniture! Previous Picks Visit FreshFiction.com to learn more about books and authors.