Drew Hayes...

This past week I decided to reach into my bookself and pull out a series I have not look at or thought about until now. I was a big time comice book collector some years ago and when I found a series I like I hunted and shopped until I found as many as I could of the series...be it books or the comics themselves.

And this week I pulled out every "Poison Elves" comic and book to see what I had, then I hit the internet to see what I didn't have. Upon scouting around and found something out...The artist had passed away.

Drew Hayes had a unique way of drawing. He was drawing Goth back before Goth was cool. I'm not saying I like Goth...but I am saying I liked this guy's art and style. He was a story teller like none other I had seen. His stories contained not only his art, but pages of story line. He used panels as well as full pages worth of dialogue (unheard of at the time). He was self published by Mulehide Comics until Sirius Comics picked up the series. It was first call "I, Luseipher" then later became "Poison Elves".

He placed his story around a central character...Luseiphur. An elf with a nasty sword and gun to boot. He was a short, black haired bitter little guy about 5'5" (I'm guessing). His killing rampages were intrupted by his ex-wife, bestfriend, and an imp that lived in his head. Luse was a thief and an assassin for hire. He smoked to much and drank even more. Yup...he was a barrel full of laughs.

Drew Hayes passed away last month, March 21. He was only 37 years old.

Luseiphur... "Say goodnight to the sandman."

The Touch of Trinity

"The Touch of Trinity" was released by Fordidden Publications on St. Patrick's Day. It is also available at the Crazy Dragon Bookstore at Lulu.com in book form.

You can access its page at Forbidden Publ. through this link:

"The Touch of Trinity"

Excerpt:

The morning came in brightly through her windows. She rolled over and lazily looked at the clock. The more she focused, the more she panicked.
"No…no, it can’t be nine yet!" Davin screamed out loud. "You didn’t set your alarm, you moron."
This little outburst sent Jenna Kitty flying off the bed in a hurry. Davin kicked the blanket off and dove for the phone. She had the station’s number on speed dial, but she dialed it anyway.
"Good Morning, this is KXNT. Your best choice for classic rock and I’m Peggy, how can I help you?"
"Peggy…" Davin all but screamed.
"Miss Ramberg, how are you feeling today? Better I hope," Peggy replied with sunshine in her voice.
God Peggy, you’re a good candidate for phone sex, Davin thought as she tried to regain her composure. "Is Jon there? I mean is he pissed off I’m not."
"Yes…I mean…he is here, but no, he is not angry. In fact, he's in a great mood," Peggy replied. "He said he saw you here last night. When you weren’t here at eight, he told me to give you until ten, then I was supposed to give you a call. And you should see who is here, Miss Ramberg. I think I’m in love."
Davin closed her eyes, and then she remembered. Jon wanted her there to meet the new DJ. She fell back into a laying position.
"Oh my God…"she said.
"You're telling me, ouch, and the accent is sexier then hell," Peggy replied, forgetting who she was talking to.
A thought hit her and she said it out loud, "What color are his eyes?"
"They’re green, and emerald green." Peggy said. "Oh…I wish I wasn’t engaged."
"Peg, tell Jon I’ll be there as soon as possible."
"Peg? You have never called me Peg before, Miss. Ramberg," Peggy replied.
"And it’s Davin, Peg."
"Ok…Davin, we will see you when you get here. You better come soon…I don’t know how long this show is going to be."

E'Mor's Romance - Star'Leen

My have received my first review on "Star'Leen".

Out of all the stories planned for this series, this was the hardest to write. It is quite graphic in places with sex and volence, but...being that it was the hardest right out of the gate, the others will and can only get better.

I'm not looking at this as a bad review, in fact...I think that it hit the nail on the head. I was meaning to write outside of my comfort zone and this proves that I did.

TwoLipsReview.com ~ Star'Leen By Laurlee Harbig

The Daysong of the Knightbird

A cover has been choosen and it is (now) going to print. I am so happy.

Also "The Touch of Trinity" will be out on March 16th (just in time for St. Patrick's Day) from Forbidden Publications. Join us for the release party on Friday, March 16th at 7pm in Forbidden's Chatroom @ http://www.forbiddenpublications.com

Love to all....

We shall try again...

I will try again. I managed to find alittle time to rewrite "Craziness of the Dragon". I then submitted it back to Forbidden Publications on the 20th of January.

Now we shall see...

This story seems to have been in constent motion. Just like the main character, J'ar. It first started out to be a 2,000 story for a mag. which went under before it was even printed. Then I added more (up to 5,000 words), so I could submit it to Forbidden Publications. Before it was submitted to Forbidden it was submitted to Mundia Press for a book of short stories and that project got axed too. Now the story stands at a nice 6,890 words and about 60% of it was rewritten.

I believe some of the story line was lost and I also think the rewrite soften it alittle, but this was needed. If it is going to see publication at all, some sacrifices have to be made.

It is all a matter of time??

Here is a time line so that you will understand all that is go into this. Every story has a purpose.


Time Line for Writting
E'Mor's Romances are in RED and the Knightbird series is in PURPLE.

Star'Leen (Novella - December 2006)
"The Desert of Stars" (Novel of both Star'Leen & Donni)
May the Stars Cry (Cry'Star) - concept for story
Donni (Novella - Still being written)


Jazz'meen (Novella)


Coralanna (Novella)


Rebe (Novella)


Zendell (Novella)


Na'Diea (Novella)


"The Violet Eyes of Jesse Knight" (Novel - May 2006)
Craziness of the Dragon (J'ar) - Lulu Press

"The Daysong of the Knightbird" (Novel - February 2007)
A Time of Loss (Loss) - concept for story
"Feathers of a Dancer" (Novel - Still being written)


"Claim a Soul of a Knightbird" (Novel)


"In the Temple Mists" (Novel)


"Before Known Time" (Novel)


"To End with Love" (Novel)

"Tales of the Golden City" (A collection of short stories)
May the Stars Cry (Cry'Star) - concept for story
(Cristalore)
Craziness of the Dragon (J'ar) - Lulu Press
(Wave Jammer)
A Time of Loss (Loss) - concept for story
(Drago)
(E'Anna)

"Craziness" is on hold at this time.

"Craziness of the Dragon" was NOT accepted by Forbidden Publications. So now it is on hold. I'm not sure if I'm willing (right now) to re-work this story to have it put on hold for another four months. It is only a five thousand word story. I have 're-worked' this story twice to have Forbidden tell me to 're-work' again and resubmit it...I don't think that is going to happen anytime soon.

The proofs for "The Daysong of the Knightbird" have arrived in my e-mail box. I now have until December 26th to do my final edits.

I'm thinking that it will be the last part of January or the first part of February for the release.

This is the continuing adventures of Jesse Knight...yes, book two of The Knightbird series.

I wish that I was more excited about "Daysong" but I'm not. I plan on giving it the best attention I can, but I'm just not excited about it. Maybe it is coming at a bad time of year. I put way to much pressure on myself around the holidays and now my writing it taking that center stage.

Scrooge...or just being single?

I have never concedered myself a Scrooge. I loved the holidays, it was a fun time (when I was a kid and didn't have a care in the world!). Always at Christmas there was family so there was someone to talk to and run with. But now things have changed...Don't get me wrong...I'm don't want to be on anyones simpathy list but it just not the same. My brothers and sisters have their own family and well, I'm single. I can count all my friends on one hand and...well...they have families too. So I don't want to invite my pathic self to their good times. I feel bad enough so think of how I would feel standing in among THEIR families. I hate being alone but its worse when your alone in a crowd. I know they mean well but I just don't feel right being there.

It looks like we are not getting a holiday party at work for second year in a row. The current management is making it rough on planning it so I guess we won't have it. There is still one at bowling and I got Staci name. I still have no idea what to get for her. That is it for the Holiday Parties for me.

The jury is still out on the Christmas Tree going up too. I mean...when your single what is the use. It's just another thing I have to fight with the cat and dog over. I'm wondering if it is even worth it. The Christmas lights didn't go up either this year. I can't find the time to clean my house let alone put up Christmas lights. I will do the cards...I should make an effort to stay in touch with my relatives at least once a year. And I will go and wrap presents for the church (Nikki asked and I know they could use the help).

But personally, why bother? I have not husband or kids...no boyfriend or love interest to spend the holiday with...so why bother?

Coming Soon... Donni.

Coming soon....

"E'Mor's Romances ~ Donni" is coming right along. It has been a hard story to write. There is really no back ground on her so everything has to be from scratch. At least...I can show you the cover I designed for the printed version. I'm going to make that a rule to have the next cover designed and ready to go when the previous story comes out. You know just to wet your taste buds.

"In the Works..."
"Star'Leen" runs from beginning to end of story, but "Donni" is different. It accually starts before "Star'Leen". The major part is after (way after) the first story. So a book is 'in the works' which will contain BOTH "Star'Leen" and "Donni". It is tentively titled "The Desert of Stars". It will be more then just slapping "Star'Leen" and "Donni" together. It will be one complete story with new chapters added to freshen the story up.

Update... "Craziness of the Dragon"
I have heard from Forbidden and they had informed me they have just started to look at the October submittions. So I'm thinking soon, I'll post one way or the other.

The Local Newspaper??

I really do know else to say this without it coming out bad and this is an obervation nothing more.

Living in a small town in Montana has its upside and its downside. The upside is a tight community. Everyone knows everyone else and some will even watch your back for you. Crime is low as far as I know we don't have any serieal killer here. But...

The downside is this...don't color outside of the lines. Being that this is MONTANA, an artist is to draw wildlife, cowboys and scenery. A writer is to write about Montana fiction, cowboys or anything else that is 'so-called' about real Montana.

Here is the problem...I don't.

I was raised here and this is all that I know. I have not even seen the ocean. I have never been to Europe or abroad. I have made it up to Canada because we are only about 200 miles from the border. I was not raised on a farm but I have done farm work (my sister was married to a farmer). I'm not a fan of the 'big' city, it is just to crowded for me. So here is the problem...I write and draw sci-fi/fantasy/romance.

Everytime I pick up the local paper I see something about a booksigning or a bookreading, but they are for an author who wrote about pioneers or their live story in Montana. I was interviewed by this same paper back in the first part of May of this year but I have not seen the artical in the Ranger. In fact, I have spent a guess of over $300 in mail outs to promote my writing. Now I have 'Star'Leen' coming out and I'm not sure if it is worth the effort to contact the local paper. This is a weird position to be in. So your guess as good as mine in what I am to do next.

I have a couple locally owned stores that said they would be interested in handling the book. So I'll order a few from Lulu.com to place in those stores. I will offer some freebies to go with each book to advertise for Forbidden Publications (my publisher of the e-book version). It is the least I can do for them because they have been good to me. That was also the reason of the redesigning of the cover. I wanted a professional look to attract attention.

And in the mean time...I'll just keep writing and take the situations as they come.

I am excited about the release of "Star'Leen" !!!

The release date is December 8th, 2006! There will be a release party at the Chat Room of Forbidden Publications!!! So join me and four other great releases.

I can not be more excited about the release of book one of E'Mor's Romances titled "Star'Leen". So many changes have been made to make this one of my best. I am also proud of both the versions of it as well. Forbidden Publications gave me a wonderful opprotunity to tell a story I thought needed to be told.

Please...If you have a Pay Pal account and would like a good read, download the e-book from Forbidden....


If your interested in giving a real printed book for Christmas or a present of some sort, you can also get it in a printed version from Lulu.com available through my book store...Crazy Dragon Book Store.

Just thought I would give you all a look at my table I set up at the Zonta Arts & Craft show that was this weekend. I wish I could say I could have done better, but I can't. I went, I set up, and I tried something new.

"Jesse Knight" has been reviewed...?

I can't say that I'm real proud of these review but one is sure better then the other.

My comment about the first review is this...if she can't (or won't) read the book all the way through then why is she giving it a bad review? or a review at all?
Coffee Time Romance review by Kimber

Now...this is a review. She points out the good, the bad and what needs to improved. I went as far as contacting this reviewer. I want to thank her for her time, because she had went above and beyond the call of duty. CK2S Kwips and Kritiques review by Debbie

E'Mor's Romances - Star'Leen

The release date for this e-book has been pushed back to December 8th. Forbidden Publications would like to give it more attention so they had decided to spred out their releases alittle more. This I totally understand.

I'm in the middle of second round editing with Dayna Hart. She has a good eye and she is also not afraid of calling me on several scenes of the story. Between both of us we are going to make "Star'Leen" the best she can be. This e-book is going to be better (editing wise) than "Jesse".

Zonta Art's & Craft Show

I have decided to host my first book signing at the Zonta Arts & Craft show this weekend (10th& 11th), here in Glendive. The show will be at EPEC so if your in town stop by and visit with me. I'll be along the left side of the wall as you enter the building.

Not only will I have "The Violet Eyes of Jesse Knight", I will also have a pre-edited "Star'Leen" and a limited editions of 20 for "Craziness of the Dragon". I will also have t-shirts and other little items from the Dragon Rose on-line store.

Pictures will follow....for sure!

The Daysong of The Knightbird

I have re-edited this story on my own and sent it back to the publisher. I have learned alot from editing other stories of mine like "Star'Leen". I'm currently writing on the third story in this series and fate is making some changes of it's own.

I have decided not to stream line this story, but to allow a second pair of eyes to look at it. I want this story to be the best it can be. It is still looking at a February / March release.

No cover has been decided on... if you have an idea let me know... loreann@midrivers.com

E'Mor's Romance - Star'Leen

There was a change of title, but the story remains the same. I wanted to wait until I had a little more information about this first adventure in romance writing.

First, the title was changed to better associate the story with a series. So the title was once "Star'Leen ~ Rise of the Father's Son" is now been changed to "E'Mor's Romances ~ Star'Leen". That is fine with me, I'm learning alot from these gals at Forbidden Pub. They have been so helpful to me through this whole process.

Second, a kicka** cover was made for me to help with the promotions of my little kingly romance. D. J. Alling was the master mind behide it and I thank her much. Many cover designers would not have tried so hard the second time around and she nailed it.

Third, the release date...yup, I got one now. I would love to thank Rene (the boss lady) at Forbidden Pub. for reaching above and beyond the call of duty. Not only did she supply me with a date, but she also gave one to almost everyone else at Forbidden. Kudos to you my dear!!!
Oh yea... the release date is November 3rd, 2006.

Last, but now least, I have to mention this...now having the release date and all. I beleave that this is fantasic for a story that I started to write in mid-April, had done by the end of May, was told that it was going to an e-book by the end of June, and to be release by the beginning November of the same year.

Star'Leen - Rise of the Father's Son

I was surprised to find out that "Star'Leen - Rise of the Father's Son" was one of the 15 winners in a contest with Forbidden Publications. I am so happy to see this story find a place for itself among the many wonderful e-books that call Forbidden home.

Available Now!

"The Violet Eyes of Jesse Knight" is available now throught PublishAmerica's website store. It is one of this week 'new releases'. So feel free to order it there if you would so like.

"The Violet Eyes of Jesse Knight" page at PublishAmerica.

As an added bonus, if you purchase it and would like to have it autographed - let me know. You can send an e-mail directly to me, Laurlee Harbig. I will also spring for return postage. It should be available for purchase from the other on-line stares like Amazon.com by July 10th.

Now I'm excited. With "Jesse Knight" being available, "The Daysong of The Knightbird" locked and loaded, and "Star'Leen: the Rise of the Father's Son" just about done, this is looking good.