| THE LORELEI SIGNAL |
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| edited by Carol Hightshoe |
| A TIME TO...Volume 2 |
| Some of the stories and poems appearing in the anthology include From the January - March Issue The Witch's Revenge - Barbara Davies Cinderella's Funeral - Samantha Henderson From the April - June Issue Kaserie's Choice - Linda Epstein Her Sheltering Wings - Elizabeth Barrette From the July - September Issue A Visit to Potter's Field - Marva Dasef Leanansidhe - Megan Arkenberg From the October - December Issue Broken Vows - J.C. Lee Tempting the Fates - J.J. Fellows Along with several others. |
| Some comments regarding A Time To... |
| VOLUME 1 "Whether a warrior or lady, enchanted or free, each story within A TIME TO... artfully reveals the hidden strength that dwells within a woman's soul and the circumstances that gave it birth." ~ May the Magic always brighten your world ~ Sheri L. McGathy - author of Thief of Dreams www.sherilmcgathy.com *** An entertaining anthology featuring gritty female protagonists, A TIME TO sends the reader to an intriguing array of realms - and times - where often a woman's most challenging task is merely to survive. Kim Headlee - author of Dawnflight *** Exciting, thought-provoking, and, at times, wryly humorous, this is a fine collection of short stories and poems. Through its strong female characters, A TIME TO... accomplishes what science fiction and fantasy do best; it explores what it means to be human in all possible times and circumstances. David Lee Summers - author of Vampires of the Scarlet Order and editor of Tales of the Talisman *** From Lee Martindale's spine-chilling story "Act of War" to Elizabeth Barrette's whimsical poem "The Night the Moon was Stolen," this is a strong collection of fine prose and poetry and has a little something for every reader. Buy this book. You won't regret it. Laura J. Underwood - author of Dragon's Tongue and The Hounds of Ardagh *** VOLUME 2 A TIME TO ... VOLUME 2 by Carol Hightshoe, Ed. RT Rating: Category: FANTASY Publisher: Wolfsinger Published: March 2008 Type: Fantasy (Anthology) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This second anthology from the web-based magazine Lorelei Signal features a number of interesting, intriguing stories and poems of love, magic, revenge and horror. Those who like fantasy are sure to find something to enjoy here, though not all will be to everyone's liking. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Summary: The poem "Cinderella's Funeral," by Samantha Henderson, offers an interesting peek at life after the slipper. In "Harley's Driftwood," by C.A. Casey, an artist's gift of sculpture is really appreciated. "Kaserie's Choice," by Linda Epstein, has a young woman choosing a heartbreaking task. Taris makes an amazing discovery in Lindsey Duncan's "Retirement." "A Visit to the Potter's Field," by Marva Dasef, has a young man asking a dead Gypsy for advice. The spinning of the fates takes a world-changing turn when Lilith weaves in "Tempting the Fates," by J.J. Fellows. (Wolfsinger, Mar., 156 pp., $16.95) Susan Mobley, reviewer for Romantic Times BOOKReviews *** A wonderful collection of well-written stories. I found them exciting, poignant and fun to read. Humor, drama and mythical mystery of powerful female characters. Thank you for the opportunity to view a fine collection put forth by your very gifted, thought-provoking writers. Your readers will not be disappointed. Paula Blois, editor of The Deepening, short story author and poet *** Carol Hightshoe continues to amaze me with the quality of stories she chooses for her e-zines (Sorcerous Signals and The Lorelei Signal). She's brought another delightful collection together to commemorate the second year of publication. In "A Time To... Volume 2" the stories are well-written, thought provoking and moving. While many of the authors are new, their style and delivery is rich and strong. Growing up with fairy tales collected by the Brothers Grimm and written by Hans Christian Anderson, I have a special place in my heart for "The WITCH'S REVENGE" by Barbara Davies. She captures the feel and atmosphere of Anderson's work in this sequel to "The Tinderbox". One of my favorite tales, she turns it on it's ear and tells it from the witch's point of view. Justin Stanchfield's "PORTRAIT OF THE ARTISTS IN MANGANESE AND COPPER OXIDE" is the story of the relationship between a mother and daughter and he brings it to fruition when the daughter finally understands her mother's need to create. "HARLEYS IN DRIFTWOOD" is a story I read when it was first printed in the Lorelei Signal and I was struck by how it reminded me of some of the early fantasy stories I'd read as a young teen. It left me imagining so much more than C.A. Casey had written and I remembered why I feel in love with the genre. It would be hard to choose a favorite in this well-crafted collection, but "KASERIE'S CHOICE" is certainly in the top three. Linda Epstein does a wonderful job of world building in a short story format. Never an easy task with so few words, but I was immediately transported to the world she had created and enthralled by the growth of the main character, Kaserie. "MENTOR FOR HIRE" was another favorite and Gloria Oliver had me feeling Rees's frustration, delight and consternation in turn. The tale left me hoping and believing that Rees would find a way to turn this half victory into a full one. Too often I hear people say that they can't relate to science fiction or fantasy because it has nothing to do with the real world, but Marva Dasef showcases how socially oriented fantasy can be with her story "THE DELEGATE." Even androids can have "a dream" of being human and their struggles can mirror our own world. Well worth the time and money, "A Time To... Volume 2" is a must read for the science fiction and fantasy lover. I'm looking forward to the next anthology... Tina Morgan - Fiction Factor *** While reading the first poem I knew A Time to....was a keeper. With it's innovative storylines and clever plot twists, the stories were a welcome escape after a frazzled day. It would hard to pick a favorite, but one of the stories that stayed with me long after reading was Tempting the Fates, by J.J. Fellows. Why? I guess you will have to read the story to find out. Barbara M Hodges http://barbarahodges.gobot.com 'Power to the Chosen.' The Blue Flame The Emerald Dagger The Silver Angel Stargazer's Children Shadow Worlds (Now available in print from Twilight Times Books. http://www.twilighttimesbooks.com/ShadowWorlds_ch1.html.) http://www.editred.com/bassetbarb *** What is a woman? Is she shy or determined? Merciless or nurturing? Unyielding or pliant? Whatever you may think of the "fairer" sex, within the pages of this anthology, you will find eighteen stories that will challenge the preconceptions you have. You will meet women blinded by enchantments, driven by vengeance, or replete and serene. You will meet women with centuries of experience, and ones with scant decades. You will meet witches and scientists, friends and rivals. But, despite their differences, the women in each tale have one thing in common: they are all females who find ways to master situations out of their control, who pursue their own paths, and create their own destinies. Join us as we briefly peer into the lives and decisions of these women. "A Time To..." Volume 2 is the second volume of an Eppie-nominated anthology and showcases the very best of The Lorelei Signal for 2007. Come and delve into the pages...and let your imagination soar. PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST IN MANGANESE AND COPPER OXIDE Unlike her brilliant mother, Teri Rozan turned her back on art, grounding herself in science instead. Sent to a mirror Earth which is still at the start of the last Ice Age, with the planet's entire hominid population wiped out by a virulent plague, the young anthropologist is determined to find evidence to support her theory on art as nothing more than an extension of social culture and religion. But on a supposedly dead world, she finds a single plague survivor ... and an insight that will change everything about how she views life, and how she viewed her turbulent past. THE WITCH'S REVENGE In a delightful sequel to a Hans Christian Andersen tale, the magical tinder box with its canine helpers falls into the thieving hands of a common soldier, who discovers it brings him more wealth and power than he can imagine. But the rightful owner of the small rectangular box is not as finished with it as he thinks. When dealing with witches, even a decapitation isn't enough to stop a determined woman with revenge on her mind. RETIREMENT Even with a life of adventuring done -- the last task completed, the last step taken, the last town visited -- magic still remains. SECOND MOON Falev believes his life is perfect. He has the perfect woman as his wife, even if he had to kill his brother -- her husband -- to get her. And he has the perfect power of a potent wizard at his command, cleansing his beloved of all her previous memories. But as the wizard Jison warns, the spell that made Aritei forget her first husband is not infallible. Aritei is a strong, determined woman ... what will happen if she remembers that the bed she's warming belongs to the man who killed her beloved? KS "Kaz" Augustin --- Spicing up the galaxy...one planet at a time! http://www.ksaugustin.com http://blog.ksaugustin.com *** Too often women serve as victims or helpless princesses in our fantasies. No more. A Time To... brings us a whole crop of role models for young girls everywhere, heroines that are strong both mentally and physically. Here they are magicians and warriors. Like real world women, they tackle the challenges before them with courage, intelligence, and sensitivity. But not too much sentimentality. As we discover in Samantha Henderson's poem that leads the anthology, this ain't your mother's Cinderella Fairy Tale. "Sue Lange, author WE, ROBOTS" http://www.suelangetheauthor.com |
| I'm proud to announce that A Time To... Volume 1 has been named as a Finalist for the 2008 EPPIE Awards in the Fantasy Category And with that wonderful news it is also time to announce the upcoming release of A Time To... Volume 2 |
| A TIME TO... Volume 2 The Best of the Lorelei Signal 2007 Look for it at: Lulu.com (Trade Paperback and .pdf download) Amazon.com (Trade Paperback and Kindle) Mobipocket.com and other online retailers Links will be posted as soon as the book is available at each location |
ISBN: 978-0-6151-8802-7
Price $16.95 (Trade Paperback)
156 Pages
Price $16.95 (Trade Paperback)
156 Pages
