Escape Into the Life of an Italian Village – Read Santa Lucia Today!

Who doesn’t like pretending they are somewhere else for a little while. And a hilltop village in Italy sounds pretty good right about now! Get your own cappuccino or glass of wine and embrace a vacation of the imagination. 

About the Book:

An Italian café. A barista with an eye for trouble. And a village determined to create as much as possible.

Chiara has presided over the espresso machine at Bar Birbo for as long as anyone can remember. In Santa Lucia, this is the only place to go for a cappuccino served with a side of gossip.

The town’s residents rely on each other and feel almost like a family, but their secrets are kept well hidden.  While romance is in the air for some, the truth behind the love affairs is far more complicated than anyone can imagine. 

When everyone has ulterior motives and unspoken desires, it’s only a matter of time before things finally come to a head.  And unfortunately for the townspeople, the revelations could prove deadly.

Can the residents of Santa Lucia survive the inferno of their own making? Or will they burn in the flames?

Reviews:

Santa Lucia is a wonderful, sprawling, satisfying novel….This was my favorite novel of 2017.” — Caseful of Clues

The fictional Santa Lucia features a cast of characters embroiled in the kinds of conflicts, secrets and mysteries not uncommon to small town life anywhere–from love affairs to tragedies. But Damiani also brilliantly weaves together the rich tapestry of a modern Italian hilltop town, which often includes immigrants such as Santa Lucia’s Fatima from Morocco.  

“Damiani has followed up her beautifully written memoir, “Il Bel Centro,” with her debut novel, “Santa Lucia,” set in a place that bears much resemblance to real-life Spello, Umbria, where the author spent a year with her family. 

About the Author:

Michelle Damiani is a writer living in Charlottesville, Virginia. She is the author of “Il Bel Centro: A Year in the Beautiful Center”, a memoir of living in an Umbrian village with her three kids and two cats. To encourage other families to leap into the arms of an international adventure, she gathered 36 traveling families to share their practical tips and experiences and wove them together in “The Road Taken: How to Dream, Plan, and Live Your Family Adventure Abroad.” Her life in Italy later inspired her Santa Lucia series. Three of the four novels, “Santa Lucia”, “The Silent Madonna”, and “The Stillness of Swallows” are currently available. When not planning her year traveling around the world, you can find her at www.michelledamiani.com.

Now hop on that vespa and escape your four walls for a little while, we know you will love it! 

Ciao! 

Where Do You Get Your Book News?

Do you want to keep up with the publishing industry news? If you do, there are many outlets to choose from! I have compiled a few of my favorites and maybe they will become yours too!

Keeping up with literary news outlets will allow you to stay up to date on current trends to better your own writing and literary journey. 

The Guardian

Offering more than just the current news of literacy, The Guardian has fiction, poetry and non-fiction reviews. As well as offering insight on children and YA books, they regularly conduct interviews with authors! The news is endless on this site, and they have something for everybody.

Literary Hub

I would say this site appeals to more of a younger crowd. It is vibrant and social media oriented, while giving you more than just the typical in your face news. Focus on your personal interests and browse their true crime reads or short stories. Even if you are not much of a reader you can get most of the news through their many genres of the Lit Hub Radio! How cool!

The New York Times

We cannot talk about news without The New York Times. They offer a book section wedged in between arts and style. While this site is definitely straight to the point, you know you will be getting an older demographic of news. However, It is always great to dabble in more than one site. Get a taste of the political side from the Times, then move on over to the lit hub for a taste of youth. 

Find the news outlet for you! It is great to stay in touch with things outside your realm of expertise and expand your mind. Hopefully one of these sites spoke to you and you can get your news on. Tell us some of your favorites too!

Happy Learning!

Who Doesn’t Love a Book Sale! – The Devil Drinks Coffee 99¢

This week only get your copy of The Devil Drinks Coffee by Destiny Ford at a discounted price! The sale will run from March 2-8, so you have plenty of time to scoop up this deal. It is the first book in the cozy mystery series so don’t worry there will be more to read!

Here is a short blurb about the book.

When a local teenager is murdered, it’s the most shocking news to hit Branson Falls, UT, since 5% alcohol beer was legalized. Relax with a cup of coffee (or “hot chocolate”) and follow newspaper editor, Kate Saxee, as she investigates a murder, cow suicide, revolving door mishap, and tries to stop the rumors about her love-life.

Where can you find this deal? Links are attached for your easy shopping needs. A click away and you can immerse yourself into the adventures of Kate Saxee.

www.books2read.com/TheDevilDrinksCoffee

Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-devil-drinks-coffee-destiny-ford/1115374578?ean=2940016413143

Apple: https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-devil-drinks-coffee/id652561433?mt=11

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-devil-drinks-coffee

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Devil-Drinks-Coffee-Saxee-Mystery-ebook/dp/B00CVH4CDG

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=14FTDwAAQBAJ

Meet the Author

Destiny Ford is a pseudonym for Angela Corbett. Angela graduated from Westminster College and previously worked as a journalist, freelance writer, and director of communications and marketing. She lives in Utah with her extremely supportive husband, and loves classic cars, traveling, and chasing their pomeranian, Pippin–who is just as mischievous as his hobbit namesake, and his hyper pug-tzu cohort, S’more. She’s the author of Young Adult, New Adult, and Adult fiction–with lots of kissing. She writes under two names: Angela Corbett, and Destiny Ford.

Happy Reading!

Put Your Story on the Big Screen – Using TaleFlick

Do you want to see your story on the big screen? Look into TaleFlick. They help authors get their original stories made into movies and tv series. 

In such a creative hungry industry producers are constantly looking for the next thing, and your story can help them get there! Imagine your story coming to life where more people can have access to it. Absolutely incredible

They break their process down from start to finish, giving you all the information you need. So, you’re probably thinking ‘what’s the catch’. Well you do have to pay a fee in order for their team to view your story. They have three different prices ranging from $88-$400. If it is something you are interested in start small and see how it goes!

https://taleflick.com/pages/about-us

This might be your big break! 

Have you used this program before? Let us know your thoughts! We just might be considering using the platform ourselves for select projects.

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Book Release- Silent Threat by Jeff Gunhus

Get ready! Silent Threat by Jeff Gunhus releases tomorrow. This thriller will keep you on your toes until the end! Pre-order a copy now so you won’t miss the action!

A father charged with treason. A daughter sent to kill him. A shocking conspiracy that changes all the rules of the spy game for a new generation . . .

With more than a dozen kills under her belt, ex-Marine Mara Roberts is one of the Agency’s most reliable assassins. But her latest target—a convicted traitor about to be released from prison—is different than her other marks. He’s a former agent who betrayed his country. He’s responsible for the death of Mara’s mother. And he happens to be Mara’s father . . . 

Scott Roberts knows that his daughter was sent to kill him. He realizes he has only one chance to change her mind, to convince her that he’s been framed for treason—and that every member of their family are pawns to be sacrificed, one by one. Mara isn’t sure she can trust her father. He is a master of manipulation, as ruthless as he is resourceful. But when her nephew is abducted, she agrees to follow Scott’s lead and expose the global elites who are pulling the strings. But first, they must infiltrate the highest levels of power. Then, they must attempt the unthinkable: Kidnap the President of the United States . . . 

“A brilliantly written thriller. Breakneck twists, political intrigue and bristling action scenes—Jeff Gunhus writes with a gripping and gritty authority.”

—Simon Gervais, author of Hunt Them Down 

About the Author

Jeff Gunhus is the USA TODAY bestselling author of thriller and horror novels for adults and the middle grade/YA series, The Templar Chronicles. The first book, Jack Templar Monster Hunter, was written in an effort to get his reluctant reader eleven-year-old son excited about reading. It worked and a new series was born. His books for adults have reached the Top 30 on Amazon, have been recognized as Foreword Reviews Book of the Year Finalists and reached the USA TODAY bestseller list. 

After his experience with his son, he is passionate about helping parents reach young reluctant readers and is active in child literacy issues. As a father of five, he leads an active life in Maryland with his wife Nicole by trying to constantly keep up with their kids. In rare moments of quiet, he can be found in the back of the City Dock Cafe in Annapolis working on his next novel or on JeffGunhus.com.

Recent Publications

At Hershman Rights Management we help authors and publishers break into new markets and expand into as many new platforms as possible. We represent; indie and traditionally published authors, writers who aren’t yet published,and publishers without in-house subsidiary rights specialists.

We are proud to represent our authors and share their work with you. 

We have helped release audio books from a variety of genres. Here are our most recent publications! Enjoy!

Let us know what you think!

For more information about Hershman Rights Management visit our website!

March Madness in Terms Of…

Audiobooks!


♥ Ava Mason

Elizabeth and the Clan of Dragons


Michael Chatfield & Dawn Chapman

The Vanguard Emerges


J.R. Rasmussen

The Light At Last


Kathryn Andrews

Unforgettable Sun


Kip Terrington ♥

The Sleeper Must Awaken


Shannon Esposito

Lady Luck Runs Out


Ahren Sanders

Heartthrob


Bobbi Holmes

The Ghost of Second Chances


Cassie-Ann L. Miller ♥

Lover Boy

Gather Round!

On last week’s episode of Keeping Up With the Audio


♥ B.R. Kingsolver ♥

Witches’ Brew: Dark Streets, Book 3


♥ Bree Livingston ♥

Her Broken Billionaire Boss


Elizabeth Knox

Here Kitty, Kitty


Kathryn Andrews

Starless Nights


Maria Luis ♥

Body Check


Kristin Mayer ♥

Changed by You


Bobbi Holmes ♥

The Ghost and the Doppelganger


Katerina Martinez & Tansey Morgan ♥

Hellfire and Homicide


Kestra Pingree ♥

Saving the Werewolves


Krista Wolf ♥

Quadruple Duty


Lucy Smoke ♥

Heart of Tartarus


R.K. Lander ♥

Road of a Warrior


Shannon Esposito ♥

Karma’s a Bitch

Hopeless [Audio] Romantic

On last week’s episode of Keeping Up With the Audio


♥ Judy Corry ♥

My Second Chance


Katerina Martinez & Tansey Morgan ♥

Scions and Sorcery


Nicole French

Legally Mine


Beth Labonte

Pumpkin Everything


Cecilia Lane

Forbidden Mate

This Week! (& Last Week!)

It’s been awhile since we’ve updated everyone on our recently published audio. This post is to serve as an update for the last couple of weeks, but things are going to be a bit different…

We’re going to start re-directing you to where the audio books can be purchased!

Without further ado, here they are!


Bree Livingston

Her Second Chance Billionaire Boyfriend


Eva Chase

Falling For Gods


Ivy Layne

Unraveled

Compromising the Billionaire

The Counterfeit Billionaire


BJ Harvey

Third Strike


London Lovett

Death in the Park


RK Lander

Path of a Novice