Bücher von Danielle Ackley-McPhail

Innovation Goes Rolling Along, But Who Keeps the Engines Running? In the midst of war and a changing world, you seldom hear tales of the dedicated souls that keep ingenuity and progress moving. The mechanics who not only hear the music of the machine but can tear them down and put them together again better than before. Those who love to get their hands dirty figuring out how things work, those without whom progress would grind to a halt. That changes now. We give you Grease Monkeys: The Heart and Soul of Dieselpunkwith stories by: David Lee Summers, Aaron Rosenberg, John L. French, Heather E. Hutsell, Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Ken Schrader, Misty Massey, James Chambers, Derek Tyler Attico, Maria V. Snyder, and Bernie Mojzes.

Once Upon a Time... ...tales of wisdom and warning were passed from one generation to the next. Tales of humble makers and ruthless nobles, of helpful fae and evil tricksters. Tales of making and unmaking, caution and magic... classics that still echo in our hearts and memories even to this day, told from old, cherished books or from memory at Grandma's knee. Oh yes, tales have been told... but never quite like these. Journey with us through the pages of Grimm Machinations to rediscover timeless truths through lenses polished in the age of steam. With tales by James Chambers, Jeff Young, David Lee Summers, Christine Norris, Gordon Linzner, Bernie Mojzes, Cynthia Radthorne, Patrick Thomas, Danielle Ackley-McPhail, and Michelle D. Sonnier.

Life and Death and All Points In BetweenCrows have seen it all, and though they haven't always lived to tell the tale, still they play their part. We bring you ten tales inspired by the master of the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe, paying tribute to his undying fascination with mankind's decaying state, both mental and physical.In conjunction with the Tell-Tale Steampunk Festival, we bring you stories by Aaron Rosenberg, David Lee Summers, Judi Fleming, Dana Fraedrich, James Chambers, Jessica Lucci, Doc Coleman, Michelle D. Sonnier, Danielle Ackley-McPhail, and Ef Deal. Introduction by Levi Leland and Virginia Poe of the Beyond the Oblong Box Podcast

Guilt, the venom running through humanity's veins,The cancer eating mankind's soul.Death, both courted and earned, well-fed upon denial.Balanced on the delicate edge between madness and damnation, clarity comes to us all. There is one thing more terrifying than the darkness at the edge of your vision staring back. The seed of that darkness peering from within your heart. What is real? What is imagined? Right, or wrong, the price of your answer is your soul.

Dance Among the Embers, But Don't Get Burned...From a kitsune slinking through the mists... to an elven champion tied to every crossroad in the moment of Midnight... to the heir of Underhill ruling the road on a Harley, the mystical and magical intersect nearly unrealized with the world of man. Do you dare to walk among them with open eyes? Do you seek a glimpse of their power? Take care and proceed with soft steps among the folk of magic and moonlight. Fickle is the least of what is said of them. But well worth the risk, for those looking for something more...Includes the Stories:The Fox's FireThe Promise of Death The Devil in the Details A Moment Out of TimeForever and a Day Crossroads and CursesMise En PlaceMama Bear

Mortal. Immortal. Musician. Mage. On a journey from the boroughs of New York to the heart of Tir na nÓg, from innocence to the deepest darkest crevices of her soul, Kara O'Keefe found power and strength in the discovery of self. But with that peace came a hard truth. As a bridge connecting many worlds, none of them held a place for her.She must find her own way, forge her own path.To honor a vow to Granddame Rose, a matriarch of the Kalderaš Clan, Kara joins the Romani caravan, only to find herself even more of an outsider than before. While she strives for acceptance, and to honor her vow, little does she know she has once more become a lure to an ancient and deadly enemy, drawing danger into the midst of her unsuspecting hosts.Once savior of the world, Kara must now save herself and the innocents around her.She has come into her legacy, but where will destiny take her?****Based on the Eternal Cycle Series of Novels:Yesterday's DreamsTomorrow's MemoriesToday's Promise****Includes six bonus short stories.

The Hunt is On!When strength becomes weakness…And hope becomes doubt…As the past collides with the future…hard…Can Suzanne-Wild Hunt biker chick and one-time member of the fae High Court-stand strong as her world falls apart? She survived an assault by redcaps, an all-out battle with the High King's armies, and her first encounter with roller derby… but how will she fare against her inner demons? Caught in the midst of a transformation she scarcely realizes and does not understand, her hard-won convictions are tested as never before.Suzanne is left with only one question-what if they're wrong?The truth could mean the difference between saving her sanity and losing her soul…

The Ginger KICK! Cookbook explores the many different facets of candied ginger. Not just in sweet dishes and baking, but savory recipes as well. Explore the sweet, spicy, savory world of Ginger KICK!This book contains 39 recipes that span the width and breadth of the culinary realm.Including:Maple-Ginger Candied BaconGinger-Glazed Carrots and Green BeansRoasted Lamb with Rosemary Ginger GlazeBourbon and Apple Cider CocktailLimoncello Coconut Cookies with Candied GingerBaked Ginger Custard...and many more!

Have a Dream of Being An Author? Frustrated with Banging Your Head Against the Publishing Wall? (Let's Face It...Why Else Would You Be Reading This?) Don't Worry. You Are By No Means Alone!Success in publishing is equal parts skill, determination, knowledge, and pure, dumb luck. If you have the drive, and you have the skill, but you're missing that little bit of insight into the industry, this book might just be the edge you're looking for.(For the luck...you're on your own.)Crack the cover to learn more about effective dialogue, the difference between the major publishers and small press, self-promoting, naming characters, avoiding procrastination... and so many other demons that haunt the aspiring author.The Literary Handyman also includes a series of writing exercises tailored toward helping you to apply the information gained in the book.

What Will You Discover Between the Darkness and the Light?When the mortal coil wears thin and the great unknown draws nigh you might spy the narrow gap between the mystical and the mundane. You might even notice something's looking back.Transcendence takes a hard look at humanity in nine tales of difficult choices, great rewards, and journeys beyond expectation. In Skippy, Don does not like what he sees in the mirror…but will he survive it? A Fury finds form-and retribution-in The Kindly One. If I Had the Chance takes do-overs to a new level. Aisa has a death-ly choice to make in The Misses Moirai. Ruby Red sweeps you away in a dance on the edge of madness. Purgatory is when you think you're damned…hell is when you are right… Fredrich tries to drown his sorrows in Stoli and Solitude. For Camirel finding purpose means total transformation in Emberling. Transcendence…where you look into the heart of a star and find yourself.The extraordinary awaits… will you step beyond the bounds of commonplace existence?

';Have you heard about this book, Bad-Ass Faeries? I have to get a copy because faeries are not all goodness and light.' —Brian Froud, Faeriecon 2007Ten years ago, four editors joined forces to bring the dark and dangerous root of the faerie legend into the modern day. And that's how Bad-Ass Faeries was born. We brought you bikers and cowboys, mobsters and assassins, luchadores and just about everything else you can think of that is bad-ass, all wreathed in the magic of the fae.After a decade, love for this award-winning series is still going strong. In celebration, we give you: The Best of Bad-Ass Faeries, with stories by Brian Koscienski & Chris Pisano, Keith R.A. DeCandido, Adam P. Knave, Jesse Harris, James Chambers, CJ Henderson, Danielle Ackley-McPhail, John Passarella, Jeffrey Lyman, Bernie Mojzes, L. Jagi Lamplighter, John L. French, James Daniel Ross, Robert E. Waters, Kelly A. Harmon, DL Thurston, Patrick Thomas, Jody Lynn Nye, Lee C. Hillman, and NR Brown…Do you believe in Bad-Ass Faeries? Then clap your hands...NOW!