STAR STEPPING News

The first reviews are in and it's official...Star Stepping is a hit!

Nutty Nana from Cocktail Reviews says:

A stunning set of tales, one I felt privileged to review. Each work has solid characters, unique voices, and interesting plots. If readers opt for any of the authors’ other works, I’m sure they won’t be disappointed. - 5 Champagne Flutes


Frost from Dark Angel Reviews commented:

An eclectic mix provides fiction for most any taste, and the quality of writing throughout is good. - 4-1/2 Pixies

Woo Hoo!!

5 Angel Review for DRAGONS' CHOICE

I'm so excited! My publisher just emailed me a link to the Fallen Angels Review for Dragons' Choice!

LeeAnn gave Dragons' Choice 5 Angels!!!!

Here's a quick snippet of her comments:

The characters are beautifully crafted, and draw the reader quickly into their world. There is danger, adventure, humor, and you can feel the air rushing across your skin each time the dragons take flight. The plot moves quickly, and holds your attention with the special kind of magic I have enjoyed in Ms. Mumford’s previous works. I will be waiting for each new installment of this series as we discover the fates of all of Sorcha’s children.

Read the complete review here.

Buy Dragons' Choice here.

*happy dancing on the ceiling*

Reviews from FLASH ME

Flash Me Magazine has started a review page and they chose Debbie Mumford's books as their inaugural effort! The books they review are either collections of flash fiction or books written by authors they have published in the past. Debbie was pleased to qualify for their new service and thrilled that they chose to review both Second Sight and Dragons' Choice.

The reviews are only available in the subscription PDF version, but here's a link to the announcement. You can subscribe here.

Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Dawson reviewed Dragons' Choice. Ms. Dawson said:

"Mrs. Mumford’s delightful storytelling makes every scene vivid and entrancing. She has an excellent ability to look at humans from a dragon’s point of view."

and:

"The book flows between brother and sister in a seamless fashion, carrying two stories easily. Mrs. Mumford’s light tone and vibrant characters make every chapter a pleasure to read."

Buy Dragons' Choice here.

Editor Jeannie Eddy reviewed Second Sight. Ms. Eddy commented:

"The first few chapters drew me into what promised to be a dark, gritty, intriguing story with likeable and sympathetic characters. I especially liked the imagery and Jenny’s interaction with her ‘tiger’."

Buy Second Sight here.

New Review for DRAGONS' CHOICE

Hooray! My second review with The Long and the Short of It earned 4 Books! Woot!!

Zinnia said, "I found this story a nice change of pace from the usual shape shifter story. It is unusual to find a paranormal/shape shifter story set in what can only be described as the Middle Ages."

As to my female characters, she said this:

"...writing some very strong female characters. Aislinn was a breath of fresh air. She never hesitated in any step of her journey. She went after everything with a strength and determination that was admirable. Senga is at first, rather unlikable, but as she comes to realize her true feelings about Taran and life in general, she started to grow on me. And of course I must mention Sorcha. As a mother and human she has a unique perspective to what her children are experiencing. She mother’s with the best of them. She knows when to step in and offer advice and when to just get out of the way."

Read the entire review here.

Find Dragons' Choice here.

New Review for SECOND SIGHT

Debbie Mumford's very first review with The Long and the Short of It and she earned 4-1/2 Books! Woot!!

Viscaria said, "I have to say that I loved this book and would recommend it to anyone looking for suspense, romance, intrigue with a bit of the paranormal tossed in. I fell in love with the characters and especially with Jenny’s “tiger”. All in all, a great and satisfying read I enjoyed."

As to opening with a murder scene, she said this:

"I believe that the author handled it very well. The information wasn’t overpowering--if anything it was fascinating how Debbie Mumford dealt with the skepticism on the part of the police and the quiet frustration on the part of the psychics when they tried to deal with each other."

Niiice ... read the whole review here.

Find Second Sight here.

Reviews for DRAGONS' CHOICE

LeeAnn at Fallen Angels Review enjoys my work!

She gave Dragons' Choice 5 Angels!!!!

Here's a quick snippet of her comments:

The characters are beautifully crafted, and draw the reader quickly into their world. There is danger, adventure, humor, and you can feel the air rushing across your skin each time the dragons take flight. The plot moves quickly, and holds your attention with the special kind of magic I have enjoyed in Ms. Mumford’s previous works. I will be waiting for each new installment of this series as we discover the fates of all of Sorcha’s children.

Read the complete review here.

Buy Dragons' Choice here.

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Flash Me Magazine has started a review page and they chose my books as their inaugural effort! The books they review are either collections of flash fiction or books written by authors they have published in the past. I'm pleased to qualify for their new service and thrilled that they chose to review both Second Sight and Dragons' Choice.

The reviews are only available in the subscription PDF version, but here's a link to the announcement. You can subscribe here.

Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Dawson reviewed Dragons' Choice. Ms. Dawson said:

"Mrs. Mumford’s delightful storytelling makes every scene vivid and entrancing. She has an excellent ability to look at humans from a dragon’s point of view."

and:

"The book flows between brother and sister in a seamless fashion, carrying two stories easily. Mrs. Mumford’s light tone and vibrant characters make every chapter a pleasure to read."

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Dragons' Choice's review with The Long and the Short of It earned 4 Books! Woot!!

Zinnia said, "I found this story a nice change of pace from the usual shape shifter story. It is unusual to find a paranormal/shape shifter story set in what can only be described as the Middle Ages."

As to my female characters, she said this:

"...writing some very strong female characters. Aislinn was a breath of fresh air. She never hesitated in any step of her journey. She went after everything with a strength and determination that was admirable. Senga is at first, rather unlikable, but as she comes to realize her true feelings about Taran and life in general, she started to grow on me. And of course I must mention Sorcha. As a mother and human she has a unique perspective to what her children are experiencing. She mother’s with the best of them. She knows when to step in and offer advice and when to just get out of the way."

Read the entire review here.

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White Russian Highly recommends Dragons' Choice!

There is so much more going on in Sorcha’s Children: Dragons’ Choice than I have touched upon. Sub-plots abound—damn good ones too! I absolutely loved this fantasy tale and wholeheartedly hope that the other children’s lives will also be written about.

Yay! She wants to read about the other kids!!

Summary: A rich and delightful read. Ms. Mumford has an exceptional talent in making fantasy reality. Nothing is unbelievable; my mind accepted everything as fact, without question. Well done to Ms. Mumford in yet again making me believe that dragons do exist. Fantastic imagery, very good word use—a tale written with superb aplomb. I highly recommend Sorcha’s Children: Dragons’ Choice. A magnificent novel that I wished had gone on and on and on…

Is that not an awesome summary statement? And SIX champagne flutes to boot! Thanks for a wonderful review, White Russian! You've made my week!

Read the entire review here.

Buy Dragons' Choice now.

Excellent Review for CORN MAZE

Diana from Night Owl Romance gave Corn Maze a score of 4 out of 5 which translates as "A Page Turner"!

Here's a snippet of her review:

I really enjoyed this story. This is my second time reviewing a Deb Logan book and I love the way she writes such creative stories for young adults...For anyone who has children, or for anyone who wants to read stories from a good storyteller, I would definitely recommend a Deb Logan story. I look forward to reading future works of hers.

Read the entire review here.

Buy CORN MAZE here.

Great Review for ANGELIC VOICES

Wilga Hill Boomerang of Cocktail Reviews awarded 4 Champagne Flutes to Angelic Voices!

Here's a snippet of her review:

A fun YA that explores the way the teenage mind works. I cringed upon realising I’ve entertained similar thoughts as a youngster myself.

Deb responds:

Yes indeed, Wilga! The cringe factor is part of the reason I titled this story as I did…Deanne and Susie might have angelic voices, but their thoughts and actions are anything BUT heavenly.

Read Wiga's complete review here.

Buy Angelic Voices here.

Two Great New Reviews!

Glass Magic received a 5 Sword review from Reviewed by Frost.

Frost says:

"a dual delight of tales... Ms. Mumford skillfully combines sensuous settings with romantic threads and unshiftable love..."

Read the full review here.

Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Bites (a duet of short stories)
Price: $2.00
Genre: Paranormal / Contemporary

Glass Magic is available here.






In other news, Second Sight received a 4 Cup review from Krista at Coffee Time Romance!

"This book will keep you on the edge of your seat..."

Krista
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance
Read the entire review.

Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Novel
Price: $5.75
Genre: Paranormal / Contemporary

Second Sight is available here.

Great Review for "Beneath and Beyond"

Yay!! My SFF/Adventure story Beneath and Beyond received a 4 Champagne Flute review from White Russian at Cocktail Reviews!!

Here's a snippet:

Dr Erin Carstedter joins her colleagues in their bid to un-ice a lost city. Hidden beneath hundreds of feet of Arctic ice, the team's job is arduous ... The cold surroundings are depicted well right from the start ... Despite being quite warm sitting here, I did indeed feel a chill go down my back. Good storytelling, or what?"

Read the complete review here.

Beneath and Beyond is available from Lavender Isis Press.

4 Star Review from Affaire de Coeur!!

I can't believe it!! Marci sent Second Sight to Affaire de Coeur for a review ... and they liked it!!

Since it's a print mag, I can't give you a link, so I'm going to print the whole thing here:

Psychic Investigator Zach Douglas and his partner Angie Sutcliffe are called out to solve a case of ritual murder in which a Celtic grimoire is implicated. Calling on the assistance of Jenny Murdoch to get the grimoire translated, they get a bit more than they bargained for. Jenny has spent years suppressing what she believes killed her parents, an inner “Tiger” that she is very much afraid of. As she learns that the Tiger can be trusted and the translation goes on, she is suspected of the murders and must prove her innocence.

This was an absorbing paranormal tale filled with suspense and passion. The characters were strong and well developed. I found the “Tiger” to be a new and interesting twist in the paranormal world and hope to find that this author goes on to others with the same theory. Mumford is a new voice to paranormal erotica and does a great job of pulling heavy romance and steamy scenes to the story while remaining tasteful and true to the story. Paranormal and erotica readers alike will not be able to put this one down.

---Reviewed by Inez Daylong (May, 2007 issue)


OMG!!!! I wrote "an absorbing paranormal tale filled with suspense and passion"!!! And my characters were "strong and well developed" ... who knew? *giggles madly*

And I even came up with a "new and interesting twist in the paranormal world" ... WOW!

*Extreme Happy Dancing*

Okay, I'm calm now. NOT! *g*

Reviews: SECOND SIGHT

Second Sight earned a fabulous review in the May, 2007 issue of Affaire de Coeur. Since it's only available in print, I'll give you the entire review:

Psychic Investigator Zach Douglas and his partner Angie Sutcliffe are called out to solve a case of ritual murder in which a Celtic grimoire is implicated. Calling on the assistance of Jenny Murdoch to get the grimoire translated, they get a bit more than they bargained for. Jenny has spent years suppressing what she believes killed her parents, an inner “Tiger” that she is very much afraid of. As she learns that the Tiger can be trusted and the translation goes on, she is suspected of the murders and must prove her innocence.

This was an absorbing paranormal tale filled with suspense and passion. The characters were strong and well developed. I found the “Tiger” to be a new and interesting twist in the paranormal world and hope to find that this author goes on to others with the same theory. Mumford is a new voice to paranormal erotica and does a great job of pulling heavy romance and steamy scenes to the story while remaining tasteful and true to the story. Paranormal and erotica readers alike will not be able to put this one down.

4 Stars from Inez Daylong
Reviewer for Affaire de Coeur

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White Russian of Cocktail Reviews also loved Second Sight! Here's an excerpt from her 5 Champagne Flute review:

A riveting read where the first sentence packs a punch and delivers the hook that had me gripped until the end. Some superb delivery lurks within the pages of Second Sight ... My eyes tumbled over the sentences in a bid to read as quickly as I could ... Buy it and love it ... A solid and delightful read.

Read the entire review here.

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Second Sight is available from Freya's Bower.

A mysterious grimoire of Celtic origins has been linked to two murders. To break the case, psychic investigator Zach Douglass seeks the assistance of a gifted translator, beautiful Jenny Murdoch. But Jenny has a dark secret. She's spent years repressing a potent psychic talent: her 'tiger', which she believes killed her parents. Jenny will crack the grimoire and learn to trust her tiger, but she'll fall under suspicion for the murders. And one of the victim's was Zach's fiancée.

Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Category Novel
Price: $5.25
Genre: Paranormal/Contemporary Romance

Reviews: GLASS MAGIC

GLASS MAGIC

The Ghost in the Glass:
Interior Designer Maureen McBride never expected to get a faery when she ordered antique Irish glass for the windows of the mansion she’s decorating, but if he doesn’t kill her first, the trickster’s games may just give her the greatest gift of her life.

Red’s Bower:
Famed violinist Raymond O’Connor came to Flynn’s Bed and Breakfast seeking sanctuary to prepare for an important concert, but a night in Red’s Bower leads to the biggest decision of his life.

Publisher: Freya's Bower
Rating: Tangy

Length: Bites (2 related short stories)
Price: $2.00

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Sangria, a reviewer for Cocktail Reviews, rated Glass Magic a 4 Champagne Flute read! Here are a few of her thoughts:

Overall, the first story in this set of two is amusing and very witty. The second tale inspires more emotions and with both tales I was left satisfied that love indeed wins the day. A great pair of stories that tie together wonderfully. For a quick read when you’re short on time, I’d recommend buying Glass Magic. Even if you have time in abundance, this ebook is highly satisfying.

Read Sangria's complete 4 Flute review here.

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C.C. Ellis, a reviewer for Romance Divas, awarded Glass Magic a rating of 5 Kisses. Here are a few of her comments:

Ms. Mumford creates a devilishly wicked and wonderfully whimsical character in Red. His antics are humorous and the results are passionate and truly inspired. I have to say that I hope Red plans to play matchmaker again, since these delicious little “bites” from Freya's Bower are perfect treats for readers with a hectic schedule.

Read C.C.'s complete 5 Kiss review here.

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Reviewer M.E. Ellis gave Glass Magic a rating of 4 Stars and says:

These stories are both amusing and erotic. I would highly recommend them for a light-hearted read that gives you a sense of happiness that true love can, and does exist. So, advice from me, go buy it.

Summary: A quirky, very well-written read, that induces a smile—it is indeed magic.

Read the M.E.'s whole review here:

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Susan White, a reviewer for Coffee Time Romance awarded Glass Magic a full 3 Cups and says:

This delightful book really struck my fancy. Red is a wonderfully mischievous faery. I had such fun reading about him. Both stories give readers an idea of Red's personality and charm. Ms. Mumford is an author to watch for in the future. If you enjoy tales of faeries and magic then give this enchanting book a try.

Read Susan's complete 3 Cup review here.

Reviews: SORCHA'S HEART

Sorcha's Heart received a rating of 5 Champagne Flutes from White Russian at Cocktail Reviews! Here's a taste of her comments:

I’m so very glad that I read this story. It has opened up a new genre for me that I had previously ignored and secretly scoffed at as being weird and unreal. To be shown that ‘unreal’ can indeed be made totally ‘real’ was a pleasure. I am a little reticent though, to try other fantasy books for fear that none of them will ever match up to this one. They say your first is always special—and indeed it’s true. My first ‘fantasy’ will, I think, always remain the best. It will always be Sorcha’s Heart.

Read White Russian's complete 5 Flute review here.

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Michelle Puffer, reviewer for Wild Child Publishing, gave Sorcha's Heart a rating of 5 Cats!

Here's an excerpt from Michelle's review:

Sorcha's Heart held me captive from the word go. The writing is impeccable, and the story is very unique ... I want you to go out and buy this novella and read it and be taken to another land where you will be at once enchanted and awed ... Sorcha's Heart is a wonderful romantic fantasy by Debbie Mumford.

Read Michelle's full 5 Cat review here.

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Ash Arceneaux, a reviewer for Romance Divas, gave Sorcha's Heart a full 5 Kisses! Here's a sampling of her comments:

I fell in love with this book on page one. Ms. Mumford's characters were so vivid and sympathetic ... The book had a quick pace that sucked me right into the story and refused to let me go until I'd read the last word ... The characters, situation and conflicts were magical. The last page literally "popped" with a surprise that made me laugh out loud. Sorcha's Heart is a must-read!

Read Ash's full 5 Kisses review here.

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Frost, a reviewer for TwoLips Reviews, rated Sorcha's Heart with 4.5 Lips! Here are a few of her comments:

What an exciting short story Sorcha’s Heart by Debbie Mumford proved to be! Sorcha goes through an incredible number of transformations, both physical and emotional. She finds true love, nearly loses it, and finds it again. Both the human and dragon races are enlightened through her determination to pursue her destiny and to find her life purpose. I highly recommend Sorcha’s Heart for lovers of fantasy or shapeshifters, and for any reader desiring a love story with philosophical overtones, racing toward a happy ending!

Read Frost's complete 4.5 Lips review here.

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M.E. Ellis, of Ellis Reviews, awarded 5 Stars to Sorcha's Heart and says:

What can I say but a fabulous, and I mean FABULOUS novella. Right from the beginning I was gripped by this tale. I wanted it to be longer; it ended too soon! Thank goodness it is part of a serial! I eagerly await the next book ... The descriptions are lush and vivid. A very original plot that had me marvelling at the turns it took.

Read the M.E.'s whole review here:

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Lisa, a reviewer for Coffee Time Romance, awarded Sorcha's Heart a full 3 Cups. Here are some of her thoughts:

In this fantasy-based tale, Sorcha’s Heart delivers a sweet, ‘opposites attract’ kind of love story. Both heroine and hero are honest and intelligent characters willing to break the mold of conformity for the one they love. Ms. Mumford delivers a charming romance with some very clever twists along the way.

Read Lisa's complete 3 Cup review here.

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Sorcha's Heart is available from Freya's Bower.

Rating: Sweet
Book Length: Novella
Price: $4.75

A legendary relic, a dragon-wrought amulet, the Heart of Fire may be the salvation of her people, and Sorcha is willing to pay any price to obtain it, but when she discovers the price is the loss of her humanity, she learns caution too late. Only a hero can save her, and he isn't human.

An ancient relic of dragon magic; its price? Nothing less than Sorcha’s heart.