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Space, Pirates & Other Nonsense (by Buffi Becraft)

2011-08-19T03:01:00.001-07:00

Space, Pirates & Other Nonsense (by Buffi Becraft)

If the pirates don’t get you—The insanity will!

Sasha's Tran's horoscope has gone horribly wrong.
Between pirates tossing her off her own ship, being possessed by a three thousand year old spy on a mission, and waking up to a sexy ex from the distant past, she’s in for one hell of a ride this Valentine's day. That's if the planet doesn't get blown to the corners of the galaxy first!

Remembering Andy (by Sanda Sookoo)

2011-07-26T16:11:00.001-07:00

Devastated after her fiancé dies in Iraq, Claudia Foster packs up her life and moves to the city of Indianapolis. She's a small town girl and she wants to lose herself in the noise, sites, and sounds of a place so foreign from her upbringing, nothing could possibly remind her of her guilt surrounding Andy's death. But fate has other plans.

Daniel Sorenson has put all thoughts of his brother Andy's death from his mind just to get through the day but running into Claudia again stirs up all the hidden feelings he has struggled so hard to hide. How can you love the girl who was supposed to marry your dead brother? How can that be normal?

As the two share their grief, they also share something deeper: laughter. But is it enough? Or will they spend their whole lives simply remembering Andy and never embrace the love that could be theirs if only they could have the courage to reach for it

Up Hill (by Jody Overend)

2011-07-25T05:23:00.001-07:00

Up Hill (by Jody Overend) Hillary Wilkes, better known as Lary - rhymes with "scary" - is a physically and romantically challenged Over Fifty. Once a big shot producer of a TV cooking show, she is abruptly fired, thanks to one Pamela Effing Griffin. Now reduced to showing real estate condos for ten bucks an hour to Typically Upscale Urban Couples, Lary is overweight and unloved. But never mind. Life is about to change - drastically and hilariously. The romantic misadventures of Lary, her niece, Pumpkin, and her Air Canada flight attendant pal, Becks, with a weakness for musicians, will keep you guessing until the very last page. An LOL tale, UpHill is best enjoyed with a martini and a large pizza.

The Laird's Time (by Belladanna Bordeaux)

2011-07-13T15:27:00.000-07:00

The Laird's Time (by Belladanna Bordeaux)
Ainsleigh Darling is back at the top of her game. She's got her next album in the can and is ready for a little rest and relaxation before the whirlwind promotional tour. Her intention to take this breather in a Scottish castle, also where she'd finally broken through her writer's block, leads her to the most unexpected place. The Veil is going to take her on a trip to twelfth-century Scotland and thrust her into the arms of her dream man.

Adaem MacPherson has lived more than his fair share of life. Born on the wrong side of the sheets, he's been forced to fight for every snippet of respect he could garner. On top of his unfortunate birth, he's also living beneath the stigma wrought from wild words that there's a prophecy hanging over his head. None of it is true, but the mysterious woman who appears in his keep might just shake out the real reason his step-mother began the vile rumor that he's cursed.

Intrigue and danger are around every corner, but can Ainsleigh adapt to life in medieval Scotland or has this once high-flying celebrity finally hit the rock bottom of a grave?

Join now!!! New eirelander site!

2011-06-29T21:07:00.001-07:00

Join now!!! New eirelander site!

New eirelander website!!
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Come and be a new member of eirelander publishing. See and meet all the new Authors and read some new amazing books.

Dragons at Dawn (by Sandra Sookoo)

2011-06-26T12:34:00.000-07:00

When fear and extinction threaten life, the only way to survive is to change…or fight back.

Mona Moussai is on the run—from her family, from a dragon and from herself. She wants nothing more than to stay in the Mortal Realm and live a normal life, yet when she tangles with a shape-shifting attorney bent on her capture, instinct demands she hide. However, the secrets buried deep inside could have deadly consequences.

Braeden Hollister has long ago made peace with his dragon heritage but he refuses to live it. He’s a man with many vices, always living for himself, and when the opportunity to drag Mona to the Moussai Realm for a bounty presents itself, he can’t resist the glitter of gold.

What happens next is a foray into a backward realm circa the 1820s where dragons not only exist but they’re intent on ruling the realm and restoring power. Personal agendas are forgotten, battle lines are drawn in a world where familial ties strangle and old foes resurface. Political angst explodes all around them. In the end, only the strong will survive to live, and love, another day.

Seducing the Sword (by Dakota Trace) -eirelander/publishing-

2011-06-15T20:07:00.001-07:00

Seducing the Sword (by Dakota Trace)

Camulos, the God of War, lost his family when he couldn’t give up what his wife, Ashlyn, called his war-like ways. After she leaves taking their twin sons, he secludes himself. He’s unprepared when ten years later Cayleigh, Ashlyn’s aunt, shows up with his now teen-aged sons. With his wife dead, he’s shocked to realize after waiting for centuries the Fates have finally given him the headstrong TrueMate he requires. Even as Cayleigh denies his claim, in the throes of the assero vel’abeo he has no choice. He has to have her submission. With less than twenty-four hours to insure it or die, whoever said the Fates were kind?

Once Bitten (by- Ashley Blade)

2011-06-03T16:04:00.000-07:00

Luka was beginning to feel like both. With a raging hard on and death surrounding him, he couldn’t see the killer right in front of him. He was blind unwilling to see the truth. At least that’s what he told himself.

Flora, was the self appointed protector of Luka. A vampire who was under the spell of his creator; Kira. Now with the help of her sisters she must face the killer of innocent humans and the woman who was standing between her and the object of her affection.

Flora's only hope; She could save Luka in time and not lose him to a fate worse than death…his maker.

by Sanda Sookoo & Sandra marshall (Fool me Twice)

2011-05-23T15:50:00.003-07:00

Fool Me Twice
Pranks are carried too far.

Kathy O'Reilly, a strong-willed woman doesn't allow men to walk over her or anyone else. When one of the co-owner's of Gagsters, Norm Jokes, is allowed to get away with playing pranks, she speaks up to her boss.

Jason Barrone, co-owner of Gagsters is attracted to his assistant and will not allow his best friend to cause him to lose her. Jason wants them to be friends because he doesn't want to have to make a choice of who goes and who stays.

Remembering Andy

Devastated after her fiancé dies in Iraq, Claudia Foster packs up her life and moves to the city of Indianapolis. She's a small town girl and she wants to lose herself in the noise, sites, and sounds of a place so foreign from her upbringing, nothing could possibly remind her of her guilt surrounding Andy's death. But fate has other plans.

Daniel Sorenson has put all thoughts of his brother Andy's death from his mind just to get through the day but running into Claudia again stirs up all the hidden feelings he has struggled so hard to hide. How can you love the girl who was supposed to marry your dead brother? How can that be normal?

As the two share their grief, they also share something deeper: laughter. But is it enough? Or will they spend their whole lives simply remembering Andy and never embrace the love that could be theirs if only they could have the courage to reach for it.

big sale!! 20% OFF

2011-05-16T20:34:00.001-07:00

These books are on sale at 20% off at the Coffee Time Romance Bookstore

Dragons at Dawn by Sandra Sookoo
Once Bitten by Ashley Blade
Seducing the Sword by Dakota Trace
Rack Em by AH Scott

Love Beyond Loyalty (Rebecca Royce)

2011-03-05T15:04:00.001-08:00

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Love is the first step in saving the world

Gabriel believes he is an Outsider. Hell, he’s always known he was different. Loraine can speak to animals. Other than that, she thinks she’s a regular woman making her way in the world. If they can both survive what’s going on perhaps they’ll find their way to their ultimate destiny: love.

Genre Paranormal Romance
Length Mini Novel
Heat Level Sweet

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Love Beyond Loyalty (Rebecca Royce)

2011-03-05T15:04:00.000-08:00

The Odyssey Mysteries by Sandra K. Marshall

2011-02-09T15:55:00.000-08:00

http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=e684nldayz0 The Odyssey Mysteries by Sandra K. Marshall

Always the Bridesmaid (Dakota Trace)

2011-01-15T11:35:00.000-08:00

She’s been burned, and he’s going to help her get revenge.

Always the bridesmaid, that’s what everyone says about dependable Jenna Smith. With her cousin’s wedding coming up and no boyfriend in sight, she doesn’t expect it to change. That’s until she meets Dr. Noah Absolom, one of the groomsmen. Not only does he not mind her BBW size, he seems to love it. Even as she basks in his attention, Jenna’s ugly past with the best man rears its ugly head. Rather than letting Jenna flee from it, Noah proposes that he help her get sweet revenge on her cheating ex – all Jenna has to do is accept.

Genre Contemporary Romance/Erotic Romance
Length Novella
Heat Level Extreme

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Chimera Falls

2011-01-12T18:09:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxjibpYGKyY
this is the youtube video for the book Chimera Falls
Authore- Pierre Roustan

About the book.

The fight for mankind continues with the awakening of the Chimera.

Although Alexandra Glade, infamous vampire hunter for the Berith Lochem, chose to face her demons and stand firm in the cause of fighting evil, she loses even more than just her team to the wrath of the thrells: Kyan has been captured by an unknown enemy. Leaving her more alone than ever. With Cardinal Felix Delgado hiding away and holding the dangerous Cain Letters in hand, Alexandra uncovers a paralyzing secret as a result of Cain's awakening that not only endangers mankind…but all those she loves. More demons to face other than those lurking in her heart. Real demons. And she has no idea how to stop them….

Genre Dark Fantasy/Horror
Length Novel
Heat Level N/A

Murder 4 Hire: The Gods Must be Crazy

2010-12-28T14:59:00.000-08:00

Murder 4 Hire: The Gods Must be Crazy

By- Ashley Blade
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Even gods need a hired gun every now and then.

The holidays just got a little crazier for Ike the assassin. Still in turmoil over her boyfriend’s missing kids, the ante is upped when Ares – god of war- requests Ike’s special skills. Find his kidnapped son or the whole world goes to Hades. Literally!

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Genre Action
Length Novel
Heat Level Carnal

Shades Of Night

2010-09-07T17:03:00.000-07:00

Shades Of Night

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Her siren’s song leads to a deadly conspiracy.

A vampire trained to hunt those who have rejected vampiric law, Krystoff finds he is knee deep in a conspiracy to not only overthrow the Council of Elders but humankind itself. As the answers to his burning questions go unanswered, he wanders into a smoke filled club where he hears the purest voice ever and meets a piercing gaze that tugs at his soul.

Half human, half Fae, fearful of vampires, Alexandra knows how to dodge those who walk the shadows. That is until she is drawn to the stage and fulfills her need to sing out a song of loneliness that levels Krystoff’s attention on her. He is a vampire she should run from but cannot escape.

Fate has brought them together for a purpose—save the world from being plunged into an endless darkness…

…but that requires they trust each other.

Genre Paranormal Romance
Length Novel
Heat Level Sensuous

Rebecca-Bitten by Books gave Love Beyond Time 4.5 tombstones.(Hope you are all well!)

2010-09-04T12:12:00.000-07:00

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From: BeccaGrim@hotmail.com
Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:10:50 -0400
Subject: [eirelanderauthors] Great review of Love Beyond Time

Bitten by Books gave Love Beyond Time 4.5 tombstones. Just wanted to share: http://bittenbybook..s.com/?p=..25899

Hope you are all well!
Rebecca

Rebecca

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It's a month of debuts

2010-05-07T16:41:00.000-07:00

Eirelander Publishing proudly presents:

Legacy 2150

This is the world of hardcore sci-fi, and F. Allen Farnham has delivered on the debut story for this series.

Wraiths of Earth

Seven hundred years after the destruction of mankind a new threat sits poised to strike Earth.

There is more to the disappearance of cargo ships than meets the eye. A burst of static and then poof--craft is gone, crew is gone.

Rumors grow in the dark alleys and religious communities. The gossip spreads like wild fire. Most laugh when they hear it, dismissing the tales asa superstition or excessive piety; but all tremble inside. In their hearts, they know the orirginal genocide nearly a millennium ago was a great crime; and where all their technology and power has failed to provide the answers, the rumor may be true...

... the wraiths of earth have come for revenge.

Belladonna Bordeaux returns to Eirelander with her newest Borderlands Story, Valkyr. The debut of Eirelander Extreme.

What happens when the woman you love turns out to be what you detest?

Paranormal hunter Patrick MacGillvrey has lost his faith in everything except his girlfriend. Liv de Nostradame is perfect in and out of bed and has been his salvation since his sister's death. That is until he fids out she's a very specific type of elf, a Valkyr. The only redeeming quality she possesses after that revelation is that she can lead Patrick to the truth about his sister's death.

She can take him to Asgard and the land of the elves.

To save the woman who loves him desperately from a fate worse than death, he'll have to open his eyes to the truth.

To find out a little more about the Borderlands visit her website!
www.belladonnabordeaux.com

Best!

The Eirelander
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February heats up at Eirelander Publishing

2010-02-19T04:50:00.000-08:00

Now Available:

J. Hali Steele returns to her Sovereign Kind series with Clawless.

An act of kindness can change your life -- forever.

Griffin Hayes knew what Jenna Sahara was and he didn't care. So what if she was a member of the Kind? She took his breath away. And his passion for her knew no bounds.

A vampyre infected lioness from the Sovereign Kind, Janna had never been so drawn to any man more than the mortal Griffin. And he's fated to be her true mate.

Consumed by sadness because she is different, Jenna is determined to have Griffin in her life no matter what.

First she'll have to save him from her family who hold the power of life and death over him.

Belladonna Bordeaux debuts her first multi-cultural romance at Eirelander, Cooking with Fire.

Passion can simmer gently in your soul or singe you alive.

Reality show celebrity, Jamison Moresby has had it with struggling restaurant owners and their problems. He's in a small Virginia town facing another frustrating shoot when he meets a woman who isn't just the epitome of the perfect lover but also a danger to his well protected heart.

Reah Munjabi liver her ife between two worlds -- that of being the good Indian daughter and embracing all America represents. She's broken down some of the barriers, but in Jamison's arms she faces a new tangle of complications. She's on a mission to find her own place in the vast schematic of the world.

Her relationship with Jamison is the spark that sets her Bengali blood on fire, but the cost of being together might be greater than either of them is willing to pay.

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New for February from Eirelander Main Line

2010-02-05T03:32:00.001-08:00

Eirelander opens February with two great reads!

Red Dawn by Annie Nicholas

Where Sadie is all about control, Nual is all about making her lose it.

Rule number one, when living with aliens, never make assumptions.

Rule number two, knowledge is power.

Rule number three, don't fall in love.

Assigned as an interpreter to the Cyngi, Liaison Sadie Beckit is left in the dark. The mysterious species' data chip, from head quarters, holds minimal information and Ambassador Nual refuses to give her more. As the Red Dawn is held under siege in a remote part of space, the crew and passengers fight for their lives. Sadie's orders are to escape but her heart is already a hostage.

Falling in love was not in her orders and broke rules one through three.

Genre: Sci-fi Romance/ Space Opera
Length: Novella
Heat Level: Sweet/sensuous

And Hot off the digital presses from R.G. Porter - Shades of Night.

Her siren's song leads to a deadly conspiracy.

A vampire trained to hunt those who have rejected vampiric law, Krystoff finds he is knee deep in a conspiracy to not only overthrow the Council of Elders but humankind itself. As the answers to his burning questions go unanswered, he wanders into a smoke filled club where he hears the purest voice ever and meets a piercing gaze that tugs at his soul.

Half human, half Fae, fearful of vampires, Alexandra knows how to dodge those who walk the shadows. That is until she is drawn to the stage and fulfills her need to sing out a song of loneliness that levels Krystoff's attention on her. He is a vampire she should run from but cannot escape.

Fate has brought them together for a purpose—save the world from being plunged into an endless darkness…

…but that requires they trust each other.

Genre – Paranormal Romance/Vampire & Fae
Length – Novel
Heat Level - Sensual

Please visit www.eirelander-publishing.com to read an excerpt or to purchase.

Regards,

The Eirelander

December releases are hot off the cyber-press

2009-12-04T04:00:00.001-08:00

Now available from Eirelander Publishing

Love Beyond Time – Rebecca Royce:

The fight for mankind's existence begins with…two halves of a perfect whole.

Born one half of a perfect pair, Kal has spent his life believing his other half is gone. But when fate thrusts Isabelle into his arms, he will have no choice but to become the man he was destined to be. That is, if he can battle his own demons first.

Not willing to accept her heritage as an Outsider, Isabelle tries to hide from the truth. But when Kal's life is on the line, she will have to step forward and embrace her powers or watch everything she has come to love disappear.

Genre - Fantasy Romance

Length - Novel

Heat Level - Sweet/Sensuous

List Price – 5.99

Debuting in Eirelander's General Fiction Line-

The Cain Letters – Pierre Roustan:

All legends have beginnings— some are worth remembering -- others are better left to darkness.

When college student, Marcus Brennan, discovers an ancient book revealing the origin of vampirism, all hell breaks loose not just in his life but for the world around him. He is holding the ultimate weapon two master vampires desire more than blood. It is the weapon that will give them the power to rule not only the Vampire Nation but all mankind.

It is up to Alexandra Glade, fierce and radiant vampire hunter, and her team, the Berith Lochem, to find and protect Marcus in order to prevent the unthinkable…

… The awakening of Cain.

Genre - Dark Fantasy/Horror

Length - Mid-novel

Heat Level - Not Applicable

List Price – 5.99

Best Holiday wishes to you and yours --

The Eirelander

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November Heats Up!

2009-11-20T06:35:00.000-08:00

Eirelander releases today two stories meant to heat up the cold November nights.

A Ring Around the Sun foretells of new beginnings.

That’s exactly what Teal Marin needs. When she inherits a cabin in the woods of northern Minnesota, she sees an opportunity to escape her physically abusive lover and disappear. From the moment she steps off bus, she realizes it won’t be easy—these weren’t the streets of Chicago.

As she battles against a new wintery enemy, a tall dark stranger emerges from the darkness. Darren Kennedy is a sports writer, nursing an old football injury and a broken heart in his cabin in the woods. He plucks Teal out the snow and teaches her the basics of cabin life. Together they ignite an unexpected passion that keeps them toasty warm.

Now Teal bathes in snowy, frigid sunshine with her new hero. Did she make a clean break? Not at all. Her former abuser wants his beautiful girl home.

Genre - Contemporary Erotic Romance
Length - Novella
Heat Level - Carnal

A vampire’s ultimate fatal attraction is the essence of a ghost…

Innocent to the paranormal world and innocent to the world of men, Keara McCabe finds herself caught in a century's old battle between renegade vampires and lycans after witnessing the murder of her friend at the fangs of an immortal bloodsucker. On the other hand, the vampire barely sips her blood and dies. From that moment forward, she becomes wanted dead or alive. The vampires want her destroyed for the danger she is, the lycans want her as a weapon against all vampires.

Lycan Gannon Langon vows to protect her from both her enemies. But its in her arms that he finds innocence and fire, tentativeness and passion. As their desire ignites, the enemy implements a deadly plan.

Will Keara and Gannon survive to explore their new love together or will that love be destroyed?

Genre - Paranormal Romance/ Shifter
Length - Novelette
Heat Level - Carnal

Best!

The Eirelander

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It’s Release Day!

2009-11-06T04:11:00.001-08:00

Many blessings to everybody,

Eirelander is pleased to release Addiction and Emma the Outlaw.

Addiction by Sandra K. Marshall is a keep you on the edge of your seats romantic suspense. It's got everything that makes a great suspense story: hunky FBI agent, Damsel not-so-in-distress, a serial killer. And here's a little hint, it's got heat in it to.

Emma the Outlaw by Laura Hogg is a historic (American West) with a lot of twists and turns. Super-short this story is perfect for a quick lunch time read. You won't believe the trouble Emma gets herself into and how with the help of her husband she becomes an outlaw.

Until next time,

The Eirelander

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Now Available

2009-10-16T04:14:00.001-07:00

Good morning,

Eirelander Publishing is pleased to announce our first Heat Line releases.

A Panther's Flight, by J. Hali Steele. J.Hali Steele brings her Sovereign Kind series to Eirelander. A Panther's Flight is a hot novella that follows Edy Adair as she enters her 'change'. To assist her along the way is Fane Baron. Adventure rides high and passion brings the two together in A Panther's Flight. Shape-shifting cats with a primal bent take center stage in A Panther's Flight. Note: this story contains graphic sex.

Master and Commander's Prey. If you loved Ice Hunter's Prey then you'll adore T.J. Killian's return to time travel. Master and Commander's Prey follows Shiloh Montgomery-Moore's trip through time. Landing with a thud aboard a Ship of the Line, Shiloh will square off against Captain Jacob Wolfson and passion will flair. She'll learn one rule – there is only one law in his world – his. Note: this story contains graphic sex, mild Dom/sub and anal play.

Stop by eirelander-publishing.com to learn more about A Panther's Flight and Master and Commander's Prey.

Until November 4^th, gentle days to you and happy reading,

The Eirelander

We're almost open!

2009-09-28T03:41:00.001-07:00

Dia dhaoibh,

We at Eirelander hope you have had an enjoyable summer. We've been incredibly busy preparing for our opening.

What's coming up?

Eirelander debuts with two phenomenal stories:

Blood Tapestry by Ishbel Moore and Light My World by Aasiyah Qamar

Blood Tapestry follows the trials and tribulations of Princess Floranza as she travels across the fantasy land of Charmangea. With a hero for all hearts by her side, she'll discover a nest of intrigue guaranteed to entertain for hours.

Light My World is a wonderful spin on Cinderella with a multicultural twist. Diya Hemant wants more out of life than marriage and children. Fate has other ideas. A series of fortunate mishaps will keep you turning pages.

Check back Monday, October 12, 2009 to learn a little more about our Heat Line releases for the month.

Our authors will also be stopping by to tell you a little about themselves and their stories.

Until then, best wishes,

Eirelander

Open Calls

2009-05-23T07:18:00.001-07:00

Unto Tomorrow

What does the future hold? It's a question we want you to answer. These stories should have a modern day traveler who journeys to the future by way of a device. The device or mode of travel may be of the author's creation, but should have a detailed explanation, myth or legend attached to it. The plot must uphold the 'reason' for the traveler's journey whether or not they journey to the near future or distant future time.

Stories must have strong elements of futuristic/spec-fic fiction. They may include any plot from science fiction, fantasy, utopian/dystopian fiction, apocalyptic to post apocalyptic/new world order. These stories should include a fully developed plot with fully fleshed characters. The characters need not be likable, but must give the reader good cause to root for them. The device or vehicle may work both ways (journey to future then back to present), but it should be understood that a positive ending/HEA is preferred.
These stories may be any length from super-short to saga.
Stories for consideration can be either Mainline or Heat Line, but must follow our general submission guidelines. They can be either general fiction or romance. If romance, they may be any heat level.
Send a query letter in the body of an e-mail along with the entire document to submissions@eirelanderpublishing.com. Please include a short summary of your story, your publishing credits or experience if applicable and the entire document. Please include, 'Submission, Unto Tomorrow' in the subject line.
Super-short and short stories must be submitted no later than December 30, 2009 for consideration in the 2010 print anthology. Novella lengths and above are considered for print publication in accordance with our 'mission statement'.

Legacy 2150

Our signature line of hard science fiction stories, they may explore any science fiction plot but should apply themselves to the guidelines of 'hard' science fiction. Fully developed worlds, spaceships, aliens, and fully-fleshed main characters with intriguing sci-fi plots that do not shy away from social issues, morality plays and all other aspects that make 'hard' sci-fi what it is should appear in the story. These are not watered down science fiction but all that made science fiction great.

Stories must include the elements of true hard science fiction. Detail to world building, whether a space ship or a distant planet is imperative. The plot must be attached to all intrinsic elements including the world, the characters, and the antagonist. Gadgets, gizmos and 'alien speak' should be well developed and have ready explanation if necessary.
Story length should be novelette length and up.
Stories for consideration can be either Mainline or Heat Line, but must follow our general submission guidelines. They can be either general fiction or romance. If romance, they may be any heat level.
Send a query letter in the body of an e-mail along with the entire document to submissions@eirelanderpublishing.com. Please include a short summary of your story, your publishing credits or experience if applicable and the entire document. Please include, 'Submission, Legacy 2150' in the subject line.

Revenge is Sweet

A one night stand can be a good thing if it's with the right person. This line is explicitly designed for characters on the rebound and does revolve around that tiny bit of vengeance every lover scorned wishes to extract from a former lover/boyfriend/husband. These stories need not be just a 'one night stand', but they should stick firm to that instance of vengeance and the resolution of getting back on the proverbial 'horse that kicked' them.

Stories must have an integral aspect of revenge though it can be downplayed and diluted. The focus is on the injured party in these stories and how a chance meeting with a stranger can help them resolve emotional issues.
Story length super-short, short or novella length.
Stories for this line are in the Heat Line, and must follow the submission guidelines. They should be Carnal or Extreme. They may take place in any time period including historical or futuristic. An HEA or HEA for now is preferred.
Send a query letter in the body of an e-mail along with the entire document to submissions@eirelanderpublishing.com. Please include a short summary of your story, your publishing credits or experience if applicable and the entire document. Please include, 'Submission, Revenge is Sweet' in the subject line.
Super-short, short and novella length stories must be submitted no later than December 30, 2009 for consideration in the 2010 print anthology.

A Letter from our Editor in Chief

2009-02-22T09:33:00.000-08:00

Hello All,

Let me first welcome you to our blog, thank you for your time and ask for your patience as we roll toward our March 1st opening. You’d think over a year in development would have prepared my staff and I for just about anything – LOL. There’s always a tweak here and a tweedle there that pops up when you least expect it.

I wish I could say my experience in the publishing industry has been glamorous. It hasn’t. Exciting, yes. Hard work, you bet. Fulfilling, always. From my start with Asimov’s magazine to my work as an independently contracted editor, I’ve been all over the map. There were years when I wrote nothing but magazine articles, worked on a couple of ghost writing projects and sat around waiting for the mail. We all can’t be New York Time’s best sellers, and I was more than happy to just skip along, picking up work where I could and handling the projects that came my way.

Eirelander itself sprang from a frustration I acquired when I made the move to e-publishing. I do consider it the future of this industry, but when I actually became an e-published author, I naively expected it to resemble New York. I expected my work to be edited within an inch of its life, the cover art to have pertinence to the story and to work with professionals at all stages of the publishing process.

My first e-published novel, Northern Skye, went under contract with New Concepts Publishing nearly four years ago. Imagine my stunned dismay when my editor didn’t edit the story. I chalked that up to the ‘live and learn’ process. My second story with them, Night Beauty, was treated with similar respect. Since then, like my unglamorous years with New York, I’ve been all over the map.

My adventures in e-publisher have been varied and provided an overview of the field. One publisher folded. My experience with Cobblestone, Forbidden Publications, Whiskey Creek, and Whiskey Creek Torrid, has been a mixed bag with both positive and negative results. Ironically, the problems I did experience hearkened back to my own start in the magical world of publishing: the need for a well-edited story.

I went from one publisher to the other, and met several editors who could be great at their jobs if they were as invested in the story as I was, as invested in the story as I had been when I worked as an independent editor. I think this is where e-publishing lets an author down. A good novel takes months or longer to write. An author sacrifices time and puts heart and soul into each book. There’s no instant gratification here. If the author’s energy isn’t matched with an equal commitment by the publishing company, the result is a less-than-stellar release. Many an author has been disappointed by shoddy editing. Many a reader has tossed aside a book that could have been spectacular if only the editor cared as deeply as the author.

This got me thinking. The idea for Eirelander first popped up two years ago. Back then my life was running full-steam. Busy with ghost writing projects and working on contracts, while simultaneously running a mentoring group for aspiring authors and raising a family, my life was overflowing. Recent changes in my life gave me more time to breathe, to think, and to plan. The time had arrived to bring the dream of Eirelander to fruition. Where the tradition of old-style publishing met the innovative technology of the 21st Century.

The dream of every author is to see her or his book released. The commitment of Eirelander Publishing is to make those dreams come true.

Now, as we kick open the doors and let the sunshine in, I wanted to personally welcome you, and thank you all for your interest.

Remember, I’m always open to comments, questions or suggestions. Feel free to drop me a note at leemorris@eirelanderpublishing.com.

Sincere regards,

Lee

Editor in Chief, Eirelander Publishing

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The Seanchai

Pronounced *shanachie* or in our Editor in Chief's world, shenacheeay.

The seanchai were an important part of Ireland's history. These great tellers of the old tales involving history and lore dates back thousand of years. Unlike the scalea, who are modern storytellers and deal with contemporary or non-traditional themes, the seanchai were a revered part of the culture. They were revered for their talent and respected for the tradition.

They were welcomed into the rural farming homes during the long winters. Following this custom, Eirelander welcomes both its authors and readers.

Please, feel free to sit down and spend some time.

Sincere regards,

The Eirelander Staff