Norman Author To Publish New Novel

Norman based author Marilyn A. Hudson and Whorl Books announce the publication of her latest work for later in April.  

Scream all you want. No one is coming to your rescue.

Her luck has always been bad, her decisions worse, and the 'American Dream' is her nightmare. 

He is the envy of many, wants for nothing, and makes it all look so easy.

They are about to meet and one of them will pay the ultimate price.

There are among us dark souls planting seeds of evil in fields most of us don't even care to venture.

In the shadows, along the borders of our civilized world, they reap from the flesh of the lost a foul harvest.

But some things grow tougher in the shadows.  Sometimes they fight back.

See what the preview readers had to say:

"I felt it was very well written. With a lot of cliffhanges that kept you just so intrigued. You never really knew what was around the next corner. Loved the book - now waiting for the movie. "-- Lorene Young, Case Management Assistant

"This is a great read, the manner in which you build fear and delusion in the characters made me wonder if the main character was in danger or just loosing her mind. Good build up of suspense." --Dustin Allen Smith, Mental Health Clinician

Coming soon to Amazon and select outlets.

Fantasy Novel Published By Norman Author

An Ancient Day of Mystery and Violence

Lives and futures balanced often on the skill of the warrior's blade and the daring heart of the brave. Swords are bathed in blood as Evil rises on the horizon...who will stand and fight?

 "She who walks between the worlds..."

Anath's world  is one that is peaceful, ordinary, and sometimes boring. She lives with her family : her father Dagon, her sister Asherah, and half brother Hadad...

As she grows into a young woman, her days are filled with all the normal activities of life.  She masters skills of the hunt, the rites of her religion, and tackles all the tasks of survival in a sometimes harsh world of extremes. 

 

When a new and very dangerous threat seeps into that world, however, Anath has to decide how she will respond. Can she protect not only her family and herself but her world as well?

 

 

The Sword of Anath  - Is an exciting fantasy novel of a long forgotten time filled with violence, the mysterious, and people born to become legends.

 

 

Amazon.com in both print and Kindle versions

Fantasy Fiction

 

WRITER'S PANEL FEATURE OF UPCOMING EVENT

A writer's panel will be a featured part of the Underground Monster Carnival at the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds on March 7, 2015.  Authors participating include: Scott Cosby, Tommy B. Smith, Marilyn A. Hudson, Don Rosencrans and Adrean Messmer.  Hosting the event will be Will Harrison of The OKC Edge!

 

The event is sponsored by Art Sunday and Underground Horror Fest  "This is an old school carnival themed convention with prizes, costume contest, Room with special exhibits, vendors, fun workshops, music and much much more..!"

 

For the collector in everyone the show will be filled with vendors selling sci-fi, fantasy, horror, steampunk, and low-brow arts and crafts, as well as comics, books, movies, Toys and apparel.

 

"What kind of event would this be if we didn't encourage EVERYONE to get dressed up!"  The event welcomes all:  monsters, super heroes, movie/TV characters, scary creatures from beyond, sexy pin-ups and rockabilly greasers, steampunk, anime/cosplay, Furry's and of course we LOVE anyone who gets creative and creates something new!"

When: March 7, 2015 1pm-9pm
Where: OKC Fairgrounds ....Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
How Much?: $11 adults/11+ , $7 ages 10 and younger
(under 3 years old is free)
(this price includes taxes and fees)
Doors open at 1pm to 9pm
Why: Cause it will be AWESOME!
All ages event..
Please contact Art Sunday for info : umonstercarnival@yahoo.com

 

BOOK WITH KIDS AND ELEPHANT A FUN READ

September 26, 2014
Press Release
Immediate Release

Norman, OK-- Whorl Books announces the release of a new edition of the children's book by Marilyn A. Hudson, Elephant Hips Are Expensive.  The book features the whimsical black and white drawings of Mustang resident and well-known storyteller and author, Molly Lemmons.  

 

In 1949, children across Oklahoma raced to see who could donate the most money to bring a new elephant to the Lincoln Park Zoo. In this fictional work nine-year-old David, seven-year-old sister Molly and their friends are determined to help make it happen despite a troublesome bully.  It includes bonus section with activities and coloring sheets.

 

This delightful fiction book will be of note to children as they explore what a group of children did in 1949 or for adults who fondly remember the "good old days".  Bullies, obstacles, teamwork and just plain hard work emphasize how these kids of "The Greatest Generation" faced problems to realize a dream.

 

Marilyn A. Hudson  has been a library professional in public, school, and academic libraries.   She started writing by authoring essays, articles, and editorials in a number of periodicals, serving as a contributing editor for two and as a newspaper stringer in Enid, Oklahoma.  Hudson is also author of The Bones of Summer, The Mound, When Death Rode the Rails, Madame Delaine, Noel Brooks, The Windows of Wesley, Stories Stage Center: A History of Storytelling in Oklahoma, and others.  She received a B.A. in History and an M.L.I.S. from the University of Oklahoma.

Her first introduction to the story of “Judy” was in taking her children to the zoo and then meeting people who had been part of the fundraising activities bringing the young elephant to Oklahoma in 1949.

 

Molly Lemmons, illustrator, is a storyteller, author, and artist, and has been listening to stories all of her life. She continues that family tradition by sharing stories and adding her own unique perspective with humor and heart.

Many of the stories she tells are taken from her book, Kind of Heart released in 2000. The book is filled with nostalgic tales about growing up during the 1940's and 1950's.  Her other published works include The Passing of Paradise, As Bright and as Pure as the Driven Snow, Seize the Flashbacks!, We are Invisible, and Hold my Hand, my Precious Child.

 Molly was herself one of those spunky Oklahoma children who were known as “Judy’s Kids.” Their drive, passion and vision leave an important legacy about what working together to achieve a common goal can mean.

 

"I remember sitting in the audience at the Municipal Auditorium (Aka Civic Center Music Hall) while at a school wide concert, and the emcee announcing: "Boys and Girls, you have bought an elephant for the Oklahoma City Zoo." The entire audience of elementary school children jumped to their feet and screamed and hollered to the top of their lungs. I was one of these children."

 

The book is available currently on Amazon in both print and Kindle formats.

 

The authors are planning to tour libraries and schools in the state in early 2015. 

 

Whorl Books

 

Has She Got A Story To Tell: Modern Storytelling in Oklahoma Surveyed in New Book

Norman based author, Marilyn A. Hudson, announces the publication of STORIES CENTER STAGE! Storytelling in Modern Oklahoma.  This work looks at the art of oral storytelling as seen in many community groups, explores the theory of storytelling, and presents a directory of some of the pioneer and recent state story artisans.

Hudson is author of Tales of Hell's Half Acre, When Death Rode the Rails, Madame Delaine, The Bones of Summer, Noel Brooks, Those Pesky Verses of Paul, In Her Own Words, The Mound, Murderous Marriages, and Off the Page!   She is currently at work completing a suspense novel due out in the fall.

Book and Kindle formats available at this link.  Bookstores and libraries can contact the author about multiple copy orders at this email.   The author is available for interviews and, in the Oklahoma City area, book talks.

The author and a limited number of books will be on hand for the Friday evening events of the Spirit of Oklahoma Storytelling Festival.  The author will be sharing a tale during a free ghost tales concert , "Ghosts in the Pavilion" at 9:15 .m.

Author Available for Readings, Talks

MARILYN A. HUDSON is now available for book talks, readings, and discussions about writing and research.

With theatrical skill she can read selections of her short stories to delight and entertain.  With skill and expertise she can communicate the process of research and on the writing process itself. Marilyn A. Hudson holds degrees in History and Library and Information Studies from the University of Oklahoma.
She has been a newspaper stringer, a contributing editor, radio voice, a columnist, a blogger, and an author. She has been a public, school, and higher education library professional. She travels each year sharing stories as a professional storyteller.
Born in Kansas, seasoned in Oklahoma and polished by the world – Marilyn A. Hudson is an author whose scope is wide and whose words speak volumes.
Cost is reasonable for Oklahoma City area.  Book her soon for your library, class or club. Reach her at: marilynahudson@yahoo.com  (Please put Author visit in subject line)

NORMAN AUTHOR LAUNCHES SERIES

Norman author Marilyn A. Hudson has announced the release of the first in a series of books featuring a sleuth named Madame Delaine, the steampunk sleuth.

Steam Punk is an imaginaive sub-genre of Science Fiction, usually set in a Victorian world filled with strange gadgets and advanced science based on the time's technology.  "Think Jules Verne or H.G. Wells", the author noted in explanation.

"In this series, the steam punk elements are just emerging and so the setting is largely Victorian era with some elements of science ficton.  Over the course of time, however, the series will gradually take on the more dystopian elements largely associated with the genre.  There will, however, remain a strong sense of the "fun" as well."
The first title released is Madame Delaine: The Case of the Daring Girl Detective.  It should appeal to upper elementary, teens and adults looking for a short but engaging read.

125 pg., paperbound and also available in Kindle format.
$12.00
Amazon or Here

Read more about the series here.

INDIE INK AUTHOR: MARILYN A. HUDSON

Full Circle Books Store event, INDIE INK, and  Marilyn A. Hudson, co-author of the new suspense novel, The Mound.

Norman Author To Sign Books at OKC's Full Circle Book Store

PRESS RELEASE

NORMAN AUTHOR TO HAVE BOOK SIGNING AT FULL CIRCLE

Norman author Marilyn A. Hudson will be signing copies of her new novel, The  Mound, Saturday, December  17, 3 p.m. at Full Circle Book Store in Oklahoma City.   The paranormal suspense work, co-written with Cullan Hudson, is set in a fictional eastern Oklahoma community.

Marilyn A. Hudson is also author of a collection of chilling tales, The Bones of Summer, a historical look at some strange deaths along Oklahoma railroads from 1900 to 1920, When Death Rode the Rails,  a collection  of historic tales of early Oklahoma City, Tales of Hell’s Half Acre, and a commentary on women and the Bible, Those Pesky Verses of Paul.

OKLAHOMA AUTHORS WRITTEN ABOUT

Authors Marilyn A. Hudson and Cullan Hudson were recently featured in a news article titled "Oklahoma authors pen scary novel."  It was written by Ken Raymond  for NewsOK.com.    The paranormal suspense novel, The Mound is available on Amazon.com and BN.com

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