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  He said OK!

  It took a while to get Jonathan’s cover out (due more to the software’s little glitches than anything else) and Jonathan was happy.

  But, it ate into my time to build my first cover.

  Poor Jude was under the gun, and we (he) are scrambling to get our models done as the opportunity piles up now for covers with 3D models and he did my books 01 and 02 and then something for Martha Carr and now back to Jonathan before my 3rd book and then Amy and Sarah and then in there are Jonathan’s covers (more) and … and…

  You get the picture.

  I sure hope no large companies ever call him again, or I might be screwed.

  So, all of that to say WAY TO GO JUDE! You did it, and I’m damned happy.

  Next time, I’ll try to tell the story of Loraine!

  If she will let me.

  Thank You!

  The success of this new venture has really made me smile. THANK YOU to you, the readers for taking a chance on this second book, to those who reviewed (we all need them) and to those in the Facebook Group who give me shit all the time.

  (If you want to support this series, just leave a review on Amazon – that will be a BIG help as we move forward!)

  Ad Aeternitatem,

  Michael Todd (Anderle)

  Author Notes - Laurie Starkey

  March 18, 2018

  Ahh yes. Time to follow up Mike’s author note. My favorite part of the process. The sarcastic grin on my face is priceless, but I’d sell it for a cheeseburger and a coke honestly. Or maybe some McDonald’s nuggets?

  I hear they are ALL the RAVE!

  What a great series this is stacking up to be. The idea (all Mike’s) of a demon invasion is something I’ve toyed with a few times in my short literary career, but I’ve yet to broach it. I’m honestly glad I didn’t. I’d have missed out on seeing Mike’s way of telling these stories.

  I don’t know why, but I’ve used humor sparingly throughout my writing. I’m a damn funny person, too. Or so my friend tells me. I have one. My husband. Kidding. Sort of.

  I digress.

  THANK YOU so damn much for picking up this book. I hope you found yourself laughing, crying, sighing, and looking forward to more of Katie and Pandora’s tale.

  I’m sitting in a dimly lit hotel room in Richmond, Virginia as I write this. We’re releasing a romance story on my co-written line with my brother (Weston Parker) tomorrow, as well as this book with Mike.

  I just wrapped up reading Kelly Hall’s, “The Immortal Huntress,” and adding my voice into the story. She’s the first release you’ll see from our 7 Sons project that Mike and I are working to support together. It was quite a ride–the book. Brilliant story, funny characters, and plenty of action still to come on the tale.

  It’s been a busy-ass week.

  I’m headed to DC tomorrow to see the Cherry Blossoms, though it’s supposed to snow on Tuesday. My twelve-year-old asked me this morning, “Mom. What happens to the cherry blossoms when it snows?”

  They wilt? Hell if I know. With my luck, they’re blooming the day after we get BACK TO TEXAS anyway! So much for trying to time mother nature’s dance. I’m sure I shall have her laughing at me.

  Side note–I’m in a very dark place currently. Game of Thrones has been something I have avoided like the plague because I like to work like some people enjoy breathing. It’s an illness. I get it.

  So, I finally give in. And we binge all 7 seasons in 2 weeks. Like, I’m not sure I’m making payroll next week, but fuck if I’m not thrilled with Jon Snow. I am insanely pissy over the fact that the final season won’t be out until summer of 2019.

  Two thousand nineteen?

  What the actual hell, George R.R. Martin? If I had a series blow up on HBO like that, you’d find me slumped over my typewriter, I mean computer, working until I couldn’t work anymore. But to leave the fans waiting?

  Stone him. Just stone him.

  Anywho–you rock for reading this madness.

  I’m sure your life is as crazy awesome as mine, just in a different way. We get the chance to meet up in the middle of these stories and enjoy a brief interlude together. I appreciate you for grabbing the book and giving us a chance. Your time is precious, as is your hard-earned money. We don’t take that lightly.

  Until next time Mike makes me sing and dance in an effort to try and be as entertaining as he is… wait. Next time I’ll tell you about my Christmas Cookie adventure on Youtube. You know, trying to look like I had a life as an author. Don’t let me forget.

  Slave to many stories,

  Laurie Starkey

  Death Becomes Her

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  PROTECTED BY THE DAMNED

  Torn Asunder (01)

  Killing Is My Business (02)

  And Business Is Good (Coming)

  Sit Down, Shut Up, And Pull The Trigger (Coming)

  Books written as Michael Anderle

  For a complete list of Michael’s Kurtherian Gambit Universe books please click this link.

  Kurtherian Gambit Series Titles Include:

  FIRST ARC

  Death Becomes Her (01) - Queen Bitch (02) - Love Lost (03) - Bite This (04) - Never Forsaken (05) - Under My Heel (06) - Kneel Or Die (07)

  SECOND ARC

  We Will Build (08) - It’s Hell To Choose (09) - Release The Dogs of War (10) -

  Sued For Peace (11) - We Have Contact (12) - My Ride is a Bitch (13) - Don’t Cross This Line (14)

  THIRD ARC

  Never Submit (15) - Never Surrender (16) - Forever Defend (17) - Might Makes Right (18) - Ahead Full (19) - Capture Death (20) - Life Goes On (21)

  THE SECOND DARK AGES

  *with Ell Leigh Clarke*

  The Dark Messiah (01)- The Darkest Night (02) -

  Darkest Before The Dawn (03)

  THE BORIS CHRONICLES

  *with Paul C. Middleton*

  Evacuation (01) - Retaliation (02) - Revelations (03) - Redemption (04)

  RECLAIMING HONOR

  *with Justin Sloan*

  Justice Is Calling (01) - Claimed By Honor (02) -

  Judgement Has Fallen (03) - Angel of Reckoning (04) -

  Born Into Flames (05) - Defending The Lost (06) - Saved By Valor (07) - Return of Victory (08)

  THE ETHERIC ACADEMY

  *with TS Paul*

  ALPHA CLASS (01) - ALPHA CLASS - Engineering (02)

  TERRY HENRY “TH” WALTON CHRONICLES

  *with Craig Martelle*

  Nomad Found (01) - Nomad Redeemed (02) -

  Nomad Unleashed (03) - Nomad Supreme (04) -

  Nomad’s Fury (05) - Nomad’s Justice (06) - Nomad Avenged (07) - Nomad Mortis (08) - Nomad’s Force (09) - Nomad’s Galaxy (10)

  TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS

  *with Natalie Grey*

  Risk Be Damned (01) - Damned to Hell (02)

  ~THE AGE OF MAGIC~

  THE RISE OF MAGIC

  *with CM Raymond and LE Barbant*

  Restriction (01) - Reawakening (02) - Rebellion (03) - Revolution (04) - Unlawful Passage (05) - Darkness Rises (06) - The Gods Beneath (07) - Reborn (08)

  THE HIDDEN MAGIC CHRONICLES

  *with Justin Sloan*

  Shades of Light (01) - Shades of Dark (02) - Shades of Glory (03) - Shades of Justice (04)

  STORMS OF MAGIC

  *with PT Hylton*

  Storm Raiders (01) - Storm Callers (02) - Storm Breakers (03) - Storm Warrior (04)

  TALES OF THE FEISTY DRUID

  *with Candy Crum*

  The Arcadian Druid (01) - The Undying Illusionist (02) - The Frozen Wasteland (03) - The Deceiver (04) - The Lost (05) - The Damned (06)

  PATH OF HEROES

 
*with Brandon Barr*

  Rogue Mage (01)

  A NEW DAWN

  *with Amy Hopkins*

  Dawn of Destiny (01) - Dawn of Darkness (02) - Dawn of Deliverance (03) - Dawn of Days (04)

  TALES OF THE WELLSPRING KNIGHT

  *with P.J. Cherubino*

  Knight’s Creed (01)

  Knight’s Struggle (02)

  ~THE AGE OF MADNESS~

  LIVE FREE OR DIE

  *with Haley Lawson*

  Unleashing Madness (01)

  ~THE AGE OF EXPANSION~

  THE ASCENSION MYTH

  *with Ell Leigh Clarke *

  Awakened (01) - Activated (02) - Called (03) - Sanctioned (04) - Rebirth (05) - Retribution (06) - Cloaked (07) - Bourne (08)

  CONFESSIONS OF A SPACE ANTHROPOLOGIST

  *with Ell Leigh Clarke*

  Giles Kurns: Rogue Operator (01)

  Giles Kurns: Rogue Instigator (02)

  THE UPRISE SAGA

  *with Amy Duboff *

  Covert Talents (01) - Endless Advance (02) - Veiled Designs (03) - Dark Rivals (04)

  BAD COMPANY

  *with Craig Martelle*

  The Bad Company (01) - Blockade (02) - Price of Freedom (03)

  THE GHOST SQUADRON

  *with Sarah Noffke and J.N. Chaney*

  Formation (01) - Exploration (02) - Evolution (03) - Degeneration (04) - Impersonation (05)

  VALERIE’S ELITES

  *with Justin Sloan and PT Hylton*

  Valerie’s Elites (01) - Death Defied (02) - Prime Enforcer (03)

  SHADOW VANGUARD

  *with Tom Dublin*

  Gravity Storm (01)

  ETHERIC ADVENTURES: ANNE AND JINX

  *with S.R. Russell*

  Etheric Recruit (01) - Etheric Researcher (02)

  Other Books

  *with Craig Martelle & Justin Sloan*

  Gateway to the Universe

  ~THE REVELATIONS OF ORICERAN~

  THE LEIRA CHRONICLES

  *with Martha Carr*

  Waking Magic (01) - Release of Magic (02) - Protection of Magic (03) - Rule of Magic (04) - Dealing in Magic (05) - Theft of Magic (06) - Enemies of Magic (07)

  SHORT STORIES

  You Don’t Touch John’s Cousin: Frank Kurns Stories of the UnknownWorld 01 (7.5)

  Bitch’s Night Out: Frank Kurns Stories of the UnknownWorld 02 (9.5)

  *with Natalie Grey*

  Bellatrix: Frank Kurns Stories of the Unknownworld 03 (13.25)

  Challenges: Frank Kurns Stories of the Unknownworld 04

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