RomantiCon!
2009 -
10.23
RomantiCon was a blast! My hubby and I drove all the way from Denver, so we took turns choosing the CDs. There wasn’t much to see until we reached Ohio. Lots of farmland and massive windmills. But Ohio was beautiful. We don’t have trees like these in Colorado.
Anyway, the conference was really busy, lots of people to meet and things to do. The workshops were lively and informative. The highlight for me was the Book Fair on Sunday afternoon. And of course the Cavemen… (That is not me in the middle, though she looks like she’s having fun! Some of the names are posted on Flicker too.)
I was too busy enjoying myself to take pictures. Luckily for you others weren’t as self absorbed. There are some really nice shots on FLICKER.
I’ll be at RomantiCon!
2009 -
10.02
Dates: October 9-11, 2009
Location: Quality Inn & Suites, 4742 Brecksville Road, Richfield, OH
There will be Author Mania sessions on Saturday. This is an opportunity for readers to chat with authors and have previously purchased books signed. Lots of EC and Cerridwen Press authors will be at this conference. Ellora’s Cavemen too! 
Click HERE for a list of authors planning to attend.
The Book Fair is on Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and it will be open to the public. I’ll be signing my latest print releases at this event as well.
Hope to see you there!
For a complete schedule of the conference click HERE.
Dragon update
2009 -
09.18
I’m one step closer to release with TEARS OF THE DRAGON! Edits are complete and the manuscipt has been turned in to management. That means I should be getting a release date shortly! Woo Hoo!
I’ll let you know more when I know more…
New Contract! Tears of the Dragon
2009 -
08.12
I am thrilled to announce that TEARS OF THE DRAGON has been offically contracted by Cerridwen Press. I was almost as happy to hear that they had accepted the proposed title as I was to hear that they had accepted the manuscript. I haven’t had to change too many titles, but I really wanted this one. The title isn’t just tacked on. Tears of the Dragon is a theme that is woven through the entire story. I can’t wait to see what the art department does with the cover. I was so impressed with the Rebel Angel covers. I know this one will be just as spectacular! Anyway, the first hurtle is cleared and Landy Rowena’s story is on its way…
I’ll keep you posted as other details become available.
Scavenger Hunt begins July 31st
2009 -
07.28
To celebrate their 3rd birthday, Two Lips Reviews is hosting a Scavenger Hunt!
Here’s how it works. Participating authors have hidden this icon somewhere on their site:
This is what the icon looks like. This is NOT where it is hidden on my site.
You still need to find it. :-)
Click HERE for a list of participating authors/vendors. Scroll down, the list is toward the bottom of the page.
There are quite a few, but you have from July 31st until August 31st to find all of the icons. Good luck!
Winners will be announced on September 7th. All prizes will be awarded. For a full list of prizes click HERE.
I donated a print copy of BORN OF THE SHADOWS, just in case you were wondering. Have fun.
Rebel Angel Extravaganza – Excerpt #4
2009 -
07.08
SPLENDOR AND DARKNESS is the third Rebel Angel installment and it’s a little darker than the other two. Understandable, I guess, the heroin is an Angel of Death. It’s unique and romantic. Yes! This Angel of Death deserves romance, too. I’ve posted the standard excerpt below, but I’ll dig through the book and see if I can find a scene that doesn’t require too much explanation. It’s a pretty involved story. Anyway, here’s the scene to tide you over. I hope you enjoy it:
“There is no peace in Heaven, and life has lost its splendor.” With those words Lailah joins the ranks of the Rebel Angels. Now she is on a quest to rediscover life’s splendor, which isn’t easy as an Angel of Death.
Nate’s life is shattered when brigands claim the lives of his family. He nearly surrenders to despair when an ethereal creature appears offering comfort and tenderness. Convinced she is only an illusion, Nate abandons himself to the dream.
A year later an old friend arrives at Monthamn Castle for an extended visit. Nate is shocked and fascinated when his friend’s traveling companion turns out to be the “angel” from his dream. Can a shattered soul and an Angel of Death find peace in each other’s arms?
Authorized Excerpt: SPLENDOR AND DARKNESS
Copyright © CYNDI FRIBERG, 2008
All Rights Reserved, Ellora’s Cave Publishing, Inc.
“Release them!”
The angry voice dragged Nate from the merciful abyss. Pain stabbed down his spine and exploded in his legs. Bile rose to the back of his throat, gagging him. With a breathless groan he lifted his face from the muddy ground and tried to raise his eyelids. Something warm and sticky coated his lashes. Blood?
Mist swirled around him, embraced him, and called him back to the comforting darkness. Shifting one arm beneath himself, he shoved against the ground. His eyes refused to focus through the fog.
“They have suffered enough. Release them.” A flash of gold accompanied the female voice.
Nate turned his head toward the light. Searing pain rewarded his efforts. Why couldn’t he move?
Jumbled images erupted in his mind. A sea of hooded brigands materialized out of the fog, dragging his party from their horses. Daggers flashed, swords scraped. The darkness was filled with screams of agony and pleas for mercy.
Then the acrid stench of death… READ MORE
Rebel Angel Extravaganza – Excerpt #3
2009 -
07.01
This is the second book in the Rebel Angel series. I’ve posted part of the opening scene and the excerpt link takes you to a scene a little later in the book.
Enjoy!
Alyssa is a Rebel Angel, semi-Fallen, like Gideon before her. Cursed by her own words, she is unable to distinguish truth from lies—even her own. She has sworn to protect her ward Rosalind from the forces of evil. But without discernment, how will Alyssa identify friend from foe?
Prince Sariel of the Angelic Order of Grigori, the oldest and most powerful of all angelic beings, has endured thousands of years of celibacy for the sins of his race. It’s his duty to determine if Rosalind is a Nephilim and perhaps destroy her.
When Sariel comes for Alyssa’s ward, more than the girl’s fate hangs in the balance. Never before has he felt such dark desire as Alyssa stirs in him. The Daughters of Man are forbidden Sariel…but is Rebel Angel Alyssa?
Authorized Excerpt: OPENING SCENE
Shadows Extravaganza Excerpt #2
2009 -
06.29
I don’t usually give this away, but I’m feeling particularly generous today. Here’s the second half of the opening scene.
Enjoy!
OPENING SCENE PART 2
Rebel Angels 1: BORN OF THE SHADOWS: now in eBook and Pint!
Shadows Extravaganza! Excerpt #1
2009 -
06.29
I’ll get things started with the teaser posted on Cerridwen’s website, but I’ll post the rest of the scene in just a bit so make sure you check back. You don’t want to miss it.
Authorized Excerpt: BORN OF THE SHADOWS
Copyright © CYNDI FRIBERG, 2009
All Rights Reserved, Ellora’s Cave Publishing, Inc.
Fidgeting upon the wooden stool, Naomi pushed a lock of long hair behind her ear and concentrated on the manuscript page spread before her. Dust motes danced playfully in the rapidly fading sunlight but she couldn’t allow herself to be distracted. The familiar scent of ink and sandalwood soothed her, helping her focus. She shifted the precious vellum folio to a slightly different angle, catching what was left of the light.
To achieve true illumination, a scribe must release light from within the text, not just decorate the margins. Her design was intricate and interesting, but there was no spark or inspiration. No illumination.
Naomi focused on the entwined figures centered on the page and set her quill aside. Eve’s long hair concealed everything but her slender limbs. Adam, on the other hand, had only a strategically placed fig leaf to protect his modesty.
“Perhaps without the leaf I could find illumination,” Naomi muttered with a mischievous smile.
“I’d be willing to serve as your model.”
Naomi twirled about so suddenly she nearly toppled from the stool. Stifling a startled gasp, she stumbled to her feet, pretending the movement had been graceful.
Raising her gaze to the stranger’s face, Naomi forgot her clever rejoinder. She forgot to breathe. She forgot everything except the man standing near the doorway.
His features were harsh and angular yet so incredibly beautiful he didn’t seem real. Bright with amusement and speculation, his strange golden eyes captured her gaze completely.
“Shall I disrobe?” READ MORE
Rebel Angels 1: BORN OF THE SHADOWS: now in eBook and Pint!
