New Novel, ZEPHYR UNFOLDING, Premiering at Bubonicon 37

Press Release

For information:
Nicole Givens Kurtz
n_kurtz@msn.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 2005

New Novel, ZEPHYR UNFOLDING, Premiering at Bubonicon 37


Gallup, New Mexico - Author Nicole Givens Kurtz is releasing her much-anticipated fourth novel, ZEPHYR UNFOLDING at Bubonicon 37 in Albuquerque, NM, August 27 - 29. ZEPHYR UNFOLDING is the sequel to her highly acclaimed novel,BROWNEE CANDIDATE.

The novel continues a year after Aurora, once Browne, escaped the Candidacy. Life amongst the Resistance hadn't brought peace--as Aurora, Bain, Ren, and Angel expected and the group is dismayed and disillusioned. However, a surprise attack and abduction changes everything and Ren's second-in-command rank is threatened. He's given a new assignment where he meets with the mayor of Zephyr and must convince him to join the Resistance. But, once Ren reaches the city things aren't what they seem and he's falsely charged with a crime he didn't commit. His crew must put their lives, morals, and vows on the line to save him.

This fourth novel is already receiving praise. Author Jeanne Allen, ORPHILION DREAMS, said it "...is a skillfully-plotted, roller-coaster ride of a story, packed with action and suspense, love and betrayal."

BROWN CANDIDATE, the preceding book in this series received national attention when named a finalist for the 2003 Electronically Published Internet Connection (EPIC) EPPIE Awards honoring electronically published books and the 2002 Dream Realm Awards for Best Science Fiction novel. Givens Kurtz's other novels--THE SOUL CAGES was raved as an "highly imaginative, gripping fantasy," by Janne Allen of Knowbetter and A COMPLETE WOMAN, her debut novel, captured romance and mainstream e-book audiences by storm as it reached Book-of-the-Month status within a few weeks of its release and praise from The Romance Readers Connection.

Nicole Givens Kurtz lives in New Mexico and teaches at the University of New Mexico, Gallup. Her short stories have appeared in such noted publications as Anotherealm, Jackhammer Ezine, Dragon Soup, Orpheus Romance and Wild Child Press. She is working on a private eye science fiction series. Visit her website for upcoming events and promotions at www.mochamemoirs.com/Ngivens.htm.


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ZEPHYR UNFOLDING is available now through online retailers or directly from Lulu.com (http://www.lulu.com).

 

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The Soul Cages, a third novel released; Author on summer convention tour

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 2004

The Soul Cages, a third novel released
Author on summer convention tour

Dover, Tennessee - Author Nicole Givens Kurtz takes readers on a journey into a world known as Solis with her latest novel, The Soul Cages. Riveting, the book spins a tale of captures, rescues, and escapes. Givens Kurtz will be attending science fiction conventions this summer to celebrate the release of this recent novel.

The Soul Cages is the story of Sarah, who as a child is captured by Valek and taken to his soul cages on Solis. Valek is in the business of selling Solance, a mind-reading serum that takes human souls as a major ingredient. At the onset of the novel, Sarah and her sister Amana have managed to escape the soul cages, only to be ambushed at the
Allerton Circle, a gateway to another world. A mysterious man arrives through the Allerton Circle, sporting a shield and a sword.

Raved as an "highly imaginative, gripping fantasy" by Janne Allen of Knowbetter, The Soul Cages is going on tour this summer to science fiction conventions. Givens Kurtz starts her tour at Black to the Future, June 11 in Seattle, WA. She'll also be attending ConKopelli in Litchfield Park, AZ, July 2 - 5, Bubonicon 36 in Albuquerque, NM, August 27 - 29, and completing her tour at Dragon Con 2004 in Atlanta, GA on September 3 - 7.

Givens Kurtz second novel, Browne Candidate, received national attention when named a finalist for the 2003 EPPIEs and 2002 Dream Realm Awards for Best Science Fiction novel. Her debut novel, A Complete Woman, captured romance and mainstream ebook audiences by storm as it reached book of the month status soon and received praise from The Romance Readers Connection.

Nicole Givens Kurtz was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. She is the publisher of Mocha Memoirs Ezine of Short Fiction & Poetry. She is an Instructor at the University of New Mexico, Gallup. Her short stories have appeared in such noted publications as Anotherealm, Jackhammer Ezine, Dragon Soup, Orpheus Romance and Wild Child Press. She is working on her fourth novel.

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The Soul Cages will be available in mid-June through online retailers or directly from Crystal Dreams Publishing at (931)232-4669.

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For information:
TW Miller
Crystal Dreams Publishing
(931)232-4669
crystaldreams@crimsonnova.com

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Summer Tour Photos