Sex on the Altar by Wencke Braathen

A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups... Built on satire and a robust prose, Sex On The Altar by Wencke Braathen is the first volume in the Adventures of Sam and Emily series, a debut that sings a sultry tale of power, faith, and mystery. The story blurs the line between the seen and unseen worlds as God and mythological deities interact with humans in a commentary about modern life.

The Queen of Heaven has been sucked into the center of the earth due to man’s lack of devotion, and God is beside himself with grief. Something has to be done. God puts his trust in the Ancient Egyptian goddess Isis, - she puts hers in a middle-aged woman named Emily. Sparks will fly with the help from the gods, as Emily and her new beau Sam’s lovemaking awakens the Queen from her slumber. But it isn’t until Virgin Mary starts her Dandelion Campaign, and Jesus and Mary Magdalene are on a bus to Nashville, that the fate of mankind changes course.

Sex on the Altar is available in traditional print and eBook formats at fine online retails such as Amazon, Amazon Canada, Amazon UK, Barnes and Noble, Google Books, Scribd, and Smashwords.

About Author Wencke Braathen

Wencke Braathen was born Oslo, Norway and grew up on an island in the Oslo fjord among esoteric books and homespun wool. She came to the United States in 1978 and holds a BA in art. Her practice meditation inspired further investigations into ancient history and alchemy. The mystery of creating harmony between male and female gave the premise for Sex on the Altar. Ms. Braathen is also the author of Rituals in Sacred Stone – Mary Magdalene, Divine Priestess. In 2007 she spent five weeks in Languedoc region of France walking in her protagonists footsteps. She is currently working on the sequel; Secrets in Sacred Stone following the body of knowledge established by Mary Magdalene thousand years forward in time and finding the connection between the Vikings, the Cathars and the Celtic Church. To find out more about Wencke Braathen and her work, visit her personal blog by clicking here.

Tears of the Soul the Poetry of Marcia Harris

Marcia Harris began writing poetry at an early age. The great outdoors, her experiences while traveling stateside and abroad, and troubled relationships have been the inspiration for much of her poetry. Besides writing, she enjoys tennis, hiking, snow skiing and advocating for animals, which she feels are terribly exploited in the factory farming industry and for the sake of fashion and entertainment.

Harris resides in Franklin, Tennessee with her son. Denver, a dog, Sunny and a cat, La-a. Tears of the Soul is Harris’ first published work of dark-tinged and insightful poetry. She is currently working on her second book of poetry.

This untimely work of beautifully crafted poetry is available on Amazon.

Heather Carver "Walking with the Widow's Son" Book Signing

GDP author Heather Carver will be signing copies of her book, Walking with the Widow's Son this Saturday at Nashville's Corinthian Masonic Lodge from 10am to 3pm.   The Lodge is located at 1400 Eastland Ave, Nashville, Tennessee 37206.  Heather has appeared at a number of Masonic functions promoting Walking with the Widow's Son over the past few months.  A portion of the proceeds from every sale of her book also goes to a Masonic charity.  

About Walking with the Widow's Son: Often misunderstood, Freemasonry has been the center of conspiracy theorists jabs and speculations of horrifying rituals. Author Heather Carver endeavors to demystify the nature and practices in Freemasonry in Walking with the Widow's Son. Drawing from her experiences as the wife of a Past Lodge Master, Carver uses easy to understand prose and examples to make the history and observances of Freemasonry accessible to everyone. This text is perfect for the wives, children, and friends of Masons who wish to have a better understanding of the Craft.   

Author Signing Schedule for 2010 Southern Festival of Books

Here's a schedule of  author signings for this year's Southern Festival of books.  Come by our booth and talk to these authors about their latest works.
Grave Distractions at the Southern Festival of Books

Mike and Paula Parker Join Grave Distractions at the Southern Festival of Books

Grave Distractions Publications will be representing the husband and wife writing duo of Mike and Paula Parker at this year's Southern Festival of Books.  They will be on hand at the festival to discuss their latest works and sign books at our booth.

Paula Parker's latest book is  YHWH: The Flood, The Fish and The Giant - Ancient Mysteries Retold. co-written with NY Times best-selling author GP Taylor for UK based Authentic Media. Paula has written numerous short sketches, one-Acts and full-length plays. As well, Paula has contributed more than 1000 articles personality profiles, CD, DVD, movie, book, and theatrical reviews to such national publications as Christian Single, Christian Health, Disney's Family Fun, Living with Teenagers, ParentLife, Clarity, Release Ink, PB&J, Profile, Bible Express, and HomeLife magazines.

Mike Parker is an award-winning freelance writer, actor, director, novelist, playwright & screenwriter.  A BA degree in Bible and Philosophy, a stint as an officer with the US Army Special Forces (Green Berets), a career as a stock broker during the great bull market of the eighties, and an entrepreneurial plunge into the uncertain world of television syndication have all combined to give him a unique outlook on the world. Mike's latest book The Scavengers: Book I of the Tyrfingr Chronicles is a fantasy novel.

The Grave Distractions team is looking forward to seeing Mike and Paula at the festival!  If you would like your book to be represented at this year's Southern Festival of Books, click here or contact us via this link.

Haunted Nashville at the Southern Festival of Books

Grave Distractions Publications will be representing the owners of Nashville Ghost Tours Kim and Frankie Harris' book Haunted Nashville at this year's Southern Festival of Books.   

Haunted Nashville unravels the mysteries surrounding some of Music City's most recognizable landmarks.  Who has been ringing the bells at St. Mary's Catholic Church in the dead of night?  Is Andrew Jackson's spirit still riding his ghostly stallion through his plantation home, the Hermitage?  Why have there been reports of ghostly fighting at the State Capitol?  Learn of the terror in room 711 at the Union Station Hotel and in Civil War morgues and hospitals that still bear phantom forms of Confederate soldiers.  Decide for yourself if Hank William's apparition is still performing at the Ryman Auditorium.  Nashville's tragic love stories and grisly murders are as fascinating as the haunted tales themselves!

If you would like to find out more about having your book represented at this year's Southern Festival of Books by Grave Distractions Publications, contact us or visit our website.