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10/22/2014

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New Thriller




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For young horror fans or those young at heart

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New  Erotica




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Sexy....sexy horror...

8/21/2014

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Lace 21
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When Stacey meets her new boss she knows she has to have him, no matter what the cost. Stacey's not the kind of girl to take no for an answer, and what she wants she almost always gets. Things start to turn sour, however, once she's had her wicked way with him, as Stacey begins to get a glimpse of the man behind the mask. When an opportunity arises for Stacey to get one over on her boss, Stacey embraces it in both hands, broadening her horizons in the process. One way or another, Stacey is determined to seek out satisfaction.

A fallen angel, beautiful and horrendous, explores his earthly desires and knows no bounds. A special offering to him finds his wings fascinating and his methods less than cruel as she seduces him and is seduced. When she breaks through his rough exterior, lust and love follow in an erotic storm. Part of the LORE collection, Christopher Goose explores seduction and the power of sexual attraction in this rated X romp with a monster. Over 18 only.

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Six young people from different walks of life embark on a singles’ tour in Derosso, Italy, only to encounter a strip club in town that preys upon the men. Warned to stay away by their guide, two of the tourists give in to their curiosity and encounter the undead exotic dancers within. Lured by promises of untold carnal pleasures, these lonely hearts invite disaster on their group and the rest of the town. Wild and erotic, 
manipulative and vicious, these feral vampires are not at all romantic…they’re predators. Six different characters and six different endings, this tale is not for the faint of heart.   It is only for Feral Hearts.
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Ideas for Reading

8/12/2014

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What to read? Maybe a new catt dahman book...it's a weird western...Doc Holliday and the boys fight blood suckers when they aren't involved in gun fights. Try Wild Boys.  Maybe you want a top seller like Mark Woods' Fish story. Missing zombies? Get After and entertain yourself until the return of THE WALKING DEAD. Oh a chill is what you like? Try Amanda's book and you will feel haunted.

How about some Fantasies? These have great reviews and  will thrill!
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6 Authors. 6 Characters. 6 Endings. Get the ending that YOU want! It's a sexy, scary, unusual book.
"This review is from: Feral Hearts (Kindle Edition) Scary and bloody and with some crazy vampire erotica through out.... this is a pretty cool story and I love how each author contributes an initial character sketch and background. Fabulous. The endings were awesome, too. I enjoyed each one. I am hard pressed to pick my favorite. Another winner by Mr. Cardillo and the other writers! Great job!"


Have a look at our books and use the handy catalog or go to Amazon.com for ebooks an print! 
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Buy Some Books....

7/29/2014

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     We see it all. No one could make up some of what presses see. I have seen plagiarism, rude people, and unreal expectations. It becomes frustrating at times. I have enough pressure that I put on myself to deal with some things. My self imposed pressure is to sell books. No, I can't make people BUY, but it still is something we all, at JEA, take seriously. We truly want each author to sell as many books as possible. When we see sales, we get excited!
     What sells a good book? I don't know, even after all this time. There is a lot of junk out there, and maybe that prevents sales. There is a lot of good writing out, and of course, that prevents sales. But what caused sales? Is it author branding? Maybe. Is it word-of-mouth? You bet. reviews? Sometimes. It's a lot of elements. 
     When you read a book and love it, tell others. That  is all a press can ask. Let the author know. Fan letters are what fuel authors to write. If you haven't tried anything, here are a few books for fun. I can say this. Despite all of the above, we aim for good covers and some fantastic writing. IF a story isn't great to us, then we don't share it with you. Come on, make an author's day, get a book, and tell that author. It never gets old.
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Try a Pete Clark book
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Ida Moreno had a good life. Head Curator of the New York Public Library, lots of friends and acquaintances among her co-workers, a nice, cozy apartment close to her work and the simple company of her cat, Tansy. 
All that changes in one horrifying moment. 

Raped and murdered by someone in the middle of the night, Ida’s soul discorporates from her body at the time of death and witnesses the final moments. She’s angry, and her emotional anger ties her to the killer. It’s now up to her to figure out how to use her ‘new spirit body’ to find out who he is and bring him to justice.
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Reading Amanda...

7/17/2014

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     I have taken a side about small presses (and Indie writers) vs. the Big 5, and my side is clear right? But the reasons may not be. I keep saying this and people don't get it unless they have been there. Okay. Hilary RC was paid millions in advance for her book of memoirs. The book tanked. If the Big 5 signed me,I would get nothing or a tiny advance and tank as well...because I am a nobody. Unless a celeb reads me and it goes viral, I am forgotten. (If the above happens, I may be laughed at even if I make a fortune. Go figure) Why? Guess what? All BIG book deals do not equal a good read. 
     I like some. I read S. King and a few others, but more and more, I read small press and Indie books. Why? quality. Heart. Because they are good stories that entertain me. I make enough with a small press and as an Indie to write full time. I could not eat, let alone survive long if I waited for a Big 5 to take me. Meanwhile, I entertain, disturb, and affect people.
     Below is my review of a reader with JEA Press. Her name is Amanda Lyons.
   Give her a try, or try one of the many other authors we believe in. See if you think that small press authors rock. I think you'll agree. I feel one day, we will all be reading Amanda's books and yelling for more. Take that big companies!

Maybe one of these will entertain you, Reader-Friend? Many readers have found these to be great entertainment.
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Have you read Sharon's writing? She's spooky!

Oh? A novella is more your taste for .99? One of these might give you a quick read, and they are not what you might expect. Yes they are chilling, well written, and fresh. Why are they unexpected? Because they are not Big 5 authors. They are...dare I say...even better?
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     Wendy Won't Go is available alone and with Mark Woods' bonus stories. Amanda Lyons is an unusual writer. I don't mean she looks funny (because she is very lovely), and I don't mean she does strange things. I mean she has a fresh way of writing. Her prose are strong but they are flowing and beautiful and she has a way of making the reader feel safe and as if the story is going one way. Then, Amanda pulls the rug and the story hits home. HARD. Sometimes I feel she needs a warning for her writing. She makes readers uncomfortable. She is real. She scares people because she sneaks up from behind. 
     Read her novella. Her novel is coming soon.
     I don't care for vampire novels. I say that a lot. However, let me make three points. I collaborated on Feral Hearts with Amanda, and several others to include Edward Cardillo. It is a vampire tale with BITE. Second, I like William Bove's story, Once Upon A Grave. (Reason? Because it is very different and the detail is stunning). Third, Amanda's new novel, Eyes Like Blue Fire reminds me of Interview With A Vampire, but it cuts to the quick faster, it's got more back story and heart, and it is very...unusual. There is that word again. Sorry. There is no way to explain. She will hook you, and never let you go. That is what I like. 
     Two authors and a collaboration resurrected vampires for me. Think on that. A Big 5 made me forsake the sub-genre and swear off the undead biters forever because I feared sparkles. Three books brought me back. Yeah, that's fair.
     Meanwhile, I am reading Amanda....
    
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Sparky Marky

7/14/2014

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He Sparks!

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      JEA snapped up Mark's work. Time of Tides is in ebook form and it sells every single day. Every. Day. While we are excited for him, he is feeling the pressure of writing for an audience now (and I am so glad he knows how I felt now! It's not easy!). Mark is soon to released in Feral Hearts, Lycanthroship, a print version with Amanda Lyons, is in several anthologies to include Midnight Remains, and is working on several novellas and novels. He is also subbing to Rejected for Content.
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If you haven't read Mark's works, be prepared. He is unique. Horror like Richard Laymon, English taste, Clive Barker imagination, S. King's heart...it's hard to describe Mark's style but he hits the soft spots, and never pulls a punch. To me, it is very modern horror with a lovely English feel. Let's call him retro-modern. Let's cal him scary. Hell, I call him Sparky Mark and that may be exactly how we all can describe his writing.  He sparks.
     Mark Woods, known as Sparky Marky, is one of those people who can turn coal into gold with only a touch. Trust me, I have seen it. I met Mark when he was a book reviewer, and I felt gutsy enough to send him manuscripts to review. I got what I wanted, which was honesty, but I also got a kick in the rear. He went over one of my books and ripped it to shreds for pacing issues and more. In tears, I had to decide if a reviewer's opinion mattered that much, and  what I needed to do. I rewrote the book and had a contract for the nine book series within a month.
     What struck me was how Mark did a detailed review and hit upon every element, explaining what was strong and what was...well...awful. Almost in defense, I asked why he didn't write books for himself since he was such an expert! (insert angst here) He admitted he did write but never shared.
     Fast forward
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Just a Shout Out For Those Books Selling Fast and Furious

7/10/2014

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Summer HOT

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New and Old

6/29/2014

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I was thinking of children and kittens today. My child is fifteen tomorrow and I am so proud of all he can do and of who he is, but like any parent, I mourn the little baby he was. I miss the sweet, faltering steps.  Kitten are the same. I love cats but always miss the kittens they shed away. It's a bittersweet part of life. We loved JEA Press when it was a baby, even as it frequently toddled into things, fell, got back up, and occasionally wailed. We nurtured and fed it well, and JEA grew. May presses fail so we are thankful that JEA has become a "teen-aged" press. Sadly , we also have to make changes and overcome challenges. Trevor Smith and I established JEA to catch some of the exceptional, wonderful books that other presses didn't have room for, and to give them great covers, edits, and make them available.I would never have done this without Trevor. T recently retired from the military and moved, not knowing his bandwidth plan would be almost zero; it's certainly not enough for him to do projects. After soul searching, it is best that Trevor step down as co-CEO. He will remain as an author, a mentor, and friend. I will assume all CEO duties and responsibilities. I am happy, but I do miss the old ways as well. It's actually a way of growing, even if we must adjust and let go of the "kitten version" we love. With no losses, we gain Trevor's ability to write more; we hate that technology, the reason JEA thrives, is also the reason T had to make a hard choice.
Meanwhile, try one of T's books!

JEA celebrates
women who write to thrill and chill....
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The authors of J. Ellington Ashton Press come together with twisted minds, and warped stories to bring you a terrifying collection of short stories. Midnight Remains brings together some of the most renowned small press authors currently in print. 

Edward P. Cardillo is the awarding winning author of Automaton, and Odd Tales of an Old Man. His story telling has dubbed him the nick name “Campfire Grandpa” for his ease in relating meaningful yet frightening tales. (Vampires of Exeter / The Devil is in the Details) 
R.J. Spears is the author of Sanctuary of the Dead and Lord of the Dead. His zombie tales are realistic and action packed. (Grilling With Zombies / Toofers) 
Daniel J. Williams penned the “Mace” series. His novels are gritty and realistic post-apocalyptic drama. (Evil Calls) 
Nick Hatfield reminds everyone, when you tell your kids they can be anything, sometimes they decide to be classic horror writers. Nick is a young author with unlimited potential. (Out of the Corner of Your Eye / Night Calls / Back Roads / Seeing Monsters) 
catt dahman has a penchant for turning history into horror. Her ability turn even scary events into scarier fiction has her among the leading horror writers of our day. (Counterpoint / End Justifies) 
Sharon L. Higa is a purveor of the supernatural. Her novel #6 relates tales from a post death experience. (Dreaper/ Here Kitty Kitty / Dare Ya / Funeral Parlor Blues) 
Mark Woods is one of the most talented authors in JEA. He began his penmanship by blogging reviews for other authors, and then moved his extensive knowledge of good story telling into his own work. His novel “Time of Tides” is a block buster. (Plot Holes / Dairy of the Dead) 
Michael Fisher is a multi-talented man. He not only contributes writing to this collection, but also the cover. (Return of the Devil Fly) 
Tabitha Baumander masterfully tells tales of modern day fantasy and high stakes adventure. Her novel “The Pond” is a prime example of her artistry and skill. (Class Reunion / Hey, Come Here)
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Fish Novellas
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Celebrating a little bit of art, music, and writing....

6/27/2014

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(from catt) Hi! I never click videos but I did this once, and found a unique sound. I want to share this little song with our followers because I love the message of "All for One". The management graciously told us we could share this with everyone, and I really love seeing new, fresh artists in any area. Gangstagrass is bluegrass (fiddles and banjos) with a fun rap added.
Click their icon (to the left) to hear and see the video. 

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Purchase Final Reverie
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JEA artists use several programs and we purchase image rights, but David must deal with sizing, balance, hue, saturation, light, and blending, just to name a few elements. JEA is honored to employ a man as talented as McG, who loves the work and puts himself out there. See more of his work here:
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David McGlumphy 

is a free lance artist and also on staff at JEA Press as a cover-designer and artist. As a designer, he had to first intern before he could work with the authors fully. Under the direction of Executive Editor and Art Director, Susan Simone, David learned how JEA listens to writers, considers commercial appeal, and then locates (legal!) images, or hand-draws the covers. After his internship, David was hired as an artist. (We look at talent, ethics, and ability to work within our strange company). When working on a cover, artists are very hands-on; after many meetings with the author, David sets up the images and then designs the font so the title looks good in thumbnail images. He must please the author and show their view of the book (and what it is about), balance images, chose and alter colors for contrast, and then get the font perfect so it looks good in a large view, but also when it is the size of a postage stamp! It's a challenge, but McG (as we call him) always stays on the job until the author is pleased, and Susan accepts the cover. 
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Sam Reese
Immolation

You never know when darkness is going to cross your path.  Lydia Allison Cantrell was a beautiful child from a seemingly loving family when all hell broke loose. The person who was supposed to love her and protect her from the evils of the world betrayed her in the worst way possible.  For years Lydia endured the horrors of her father’s abuse, finding her only solace in her beloved books, and a pure affection from her friend Michael. Until a day came when something, a small flame of a thing began to wake within her. Now, as the flame grows, it threatens to consume not only her but those around her as well, both innocent and guilty. Lydia must choose vengeance or mercy, realizing that both come with a cost that might be too much to pay for a girl so young.
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Cover art by Michael "Fish" Fisher

Final Reverie

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Many years after the downfall of technology, magic has reclaimed its position within Earth’s ecosystem. Over time, the delicate balance of between good and evil has weighed heavily toward the malevolent side, despite attempts at stabilizing the equilibrium. Two heroes, Franklyn – an adolescent boy, and Chij – his wolf brother, travel the land with a sole purpose of helping those that cannot defend themselves from the creatures that lurk and feed upon the weak. Their carefree travels are unexpectedly given a larger purpose when they are tasked to search for, and destroy, the nefarious being known as Nafets – who was imprisoned many years prior but teeters on the edge of reemergence. 
Franklyn and Chij endure an emotional journey filled with blood, tears, and self-discovery as they encounter the unexpected and become entangled in a expedition that will test their abilities and emotions. 

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Sexxxy

6/25/2014

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JEA has an erotic line (Lace 21) and a darker erotic line (Lace 21 Noir)

see the titles available
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Stacey Seeks Satisfaction...When Stacey meets her new boss she knows she has to have him, no matter what the cost. Stacey's not the kind of girl to take no for an answer, and what she wants she almost always gets. Things start to turn sour, however, once she's had her wicked way with him, as Stacey begins to get a glimpse of the man behind the mask. When an opportunity arises for Stacey to get one over on her boss, Stacey embraces it in both hands, broadening her horizons in the process. One way or another, Stacey is determined to seek out satisfaction.

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Prefer chilling Romance?
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