Author Archives: Christie Stratos

Book Launch: Dark and Twisted Dystopian Science Fiction Anthology

Four short stories from the desolate and tempestuous imagination of Jessica Halsey. Originally published on Kindle Unlimited as “Speculative E-Shorts.” “The Wish Maker” is a war-torn dystopian exposing the disturbing similarities between real-life evils and a larger-than-life Lovecraftian monster. “Namaste … Continue reading

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Book Launch: Danger lurks in every corner of space when hocking crappy merchandise

Saving an alien planet is nothing compared to meeting your sales quota. Untrained tag-along, Marcus Aimond, aboard humanity’s first intergalactic exploratory commerce vessel has a singular mission: sell off-brand misprinted merchandise. When the rookie and his crew encounter the Nerelkor, … Continue reading

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Book Launch: When espionage exposes a hidden world, war threatens its safety

A hidden people not so hidden anymore. The Hidden Realm of Angolin has existed in peaceful isolation for centuries, but that’s about to change. The enemy across the Abyss has discovered them and is intent on conquest. Lieutenant Dharmen Tate … Continue reading

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Book Launch: The king of medieval TV is dead, and the game is afoot

“A pitch-perfect combination of action, mystery, and humor.” ―Anthony Award-winning author Gigi Pandian for Jove Brand Is Near Death “Fans of both superheroes and pulp noir are sure to love Crawford’s action-packed dialogue and descriptions.” ―Library Journal, for Heroes Ever … Continue reading

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Book Launch: Is Daphne crazy, or is the Brotherhood of the Raven real?

Beware the Brotherhood of the Raven When two boys vanish from her hometown, Daphne Gauge notices uncanny parallels to her brother’s disappearance 30 years earlier. Symbols of an ancient Norse god. Rumors of a promise to reward the town’s faithful … Continue reading

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Book Launch: She’s risking her dream of joining the FBI for four gorgeous criminals

Stalker ex? ✔ Four hot roommates? ✔ An illegal secret? ✔✔✔✔✔ I, Clara McElroy, always have a handle on things. List it out, check it off, and tally every win as a step toward joining the FBI. Then my perfect … Continue reading

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Book Launch: Coming home 11 years later was the worst thing she ever did

When I ran out of Poca eleven years ago, I never planned on seeing the confines of this small town again. Now, it’s mocking me. The very thing that drove me to run away at seventeen is what’s pulling me … Continue reading

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Book Launch: Can reality TV turn pretend lovers into true love?

Nothing’s real on reality TV―or is it? Everyone knows Kell Simmons manages the Matthews brothers, the three hottest stars in Hollywood: action hero Ryan, romantic lead Ash, and sports star Jonah. But no one knows that she’s hopelessly in love … Continue reading

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Draft2Digital Acquires SelfPubBookCovers.com, World’s Leading Premade Covers Marketplace

July 24, 2023—OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA.—Draft2Digital (D2D), LLC, which powers the publishing businesses of 260,000 indie authors and small presses, today announced the acquisition of SelfPubBookCovers.com (SPBC).  For the last decade, SPBC has operated a pioneering marketplace for premade book covers … Continue reading

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From the Despair of Grief to a Life-Changing, Daring Adventure

You can’t outrun grief, but you can try. Former television anchor Dawn Picken was living the suburban dream in Spokane, Washington with her husband and two small children when disaster struck. Sean landed in intensive care with a mysterious illness … Continue reading

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