New York signs Houston Talent (Photos)

Soul Mate Publishing, a budding publishing house in New York discovered a bevy of talented writers both prior to and during a visit to the Lone Star Conference, an event hosted by the Northwest Houston Chapter of the RWA.

We recently caught up with Deborah Gilbert, Founder and Senior Editor, who graduated magna cum laude from Nazareth College. This former English teacher turned author herself is pursuing her dream in Soul Mate Publishing and was thrilled to have visited Houston. She "pleasantly discovered that Houston has more than its fair share of talented authors and is excited to be bringing so many excellent stories to Soul Mate Publishing."

The avalanching list of Soul Mate Publishing's Houston Authors and their books includes:

Susan Muller bringing readers a the suspense-filled The Secrets on Forest Bend
How does a just-the-facts detective deal with a ghostly serial killer and the sexy-as-hell sister she won't set free?

Janet Nash who penned inspirational intrigue Powerless Consent
What would you do if you discovered that your cell phone was transmitting a live visual feed viewed by an evil entity? For Kate Ballard, it's her worst nightmare and forces her into a world of deception and lies.

Raven Raye's fantasy novel titled Broken Prophecy
Only Killian and Marcella's love can force Fey and human to put aside bigotry, jealousy, and fear to overcome the evil tearing the earth apart. Only the magick they make together can repopulate earth's garden in Aeden.

Shauna Allen with the soon to be released contemporary romance Inked by an Angel
Touched by an Angel meets L.A. Ink. One surly tattoo artist + one mousy accountant = one frustrated cupid who'll do anything to make his match and not get his wings clipped.

Jaye Garland brings us a time travel historical in The 25th Hour
Chased through time by her father's murderer, an architect lands in the arms of a 19th century rancher. The two lovers realize they must find the killer before another life is taken…and the window of time separates them, forever.

Bethany Averie introduces us to another scheduled release, fantasy novel Surreal
High school English teacher, Sasha Brighton starts dreaming about someone not of this world, never realizing how much this man will turn her world upside down. Does she believe, and if she does, what then?

Jenn Langston brings us her upcoming historical The Perfect Bride
The Marquis of Stonemede is on the hunt for an obedient bride, while strong-willed Brianna Denton intends to marry an untitled gentleman. When fate pushes them together, will they sacrifice their beliefs of a perfect future for a chance at true love?

Rusty Rhoad brings a contemporary humorous Arthurian piece, Return from Avalon (and Points West)
Arnie, an average bored, middle-aged bookseller is on a road trip-until he begins to see ghosts, has the same tarot card turn up twice during a reading, and experiences nightly dreams of King Arthur straight from a strange 18th century epic poem that drive him relentlessly toward Wales and an unknown fate.

Wareeze Woodson brings us a historical romance, Conduct Unbecoming a Gentleman
Amid murder, theft of the family jewels and false witnesses, will either Lady Laurel Laningham or Lord Adron Gladrey forget the past and learn to trust again or face the future alone, always wondering what might have been if only...?

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A fan of all things writing and words, Stella Riley is a cross between rednecks and refugees. A former restaurateur, she makes her home in Houston, but travels the country setting up systems in restaurants. In her spare time she writes. She can be reached at AllThingsStella.com.

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