Author M.M. Shelley

It's been much too long since my last post, and I thought I would share what's new and what I'm working on. First off I've adopted a baby elephant! Well sort of, I became aware of an elephant rescue; The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, this is a wonderful cause that rescues baby elephants who have lost their mothers because of poachers. I've also signed up for several photography classes, learning what the camera functions are and what they do has been a challenge, and I can now say that I know what Fstops, Shutter Speeds and ISO's are and what they do and why AUTO is your friendemy. Portraits are my main focus, in photography as the play of shadow and light can create such drama and fine details. Here is a portrait I took, and yes, that's my niece Grace, you'll recognize her from the covers on The Legacy Trilogy. As for my writing, I'm currently working on book three of the New Orleans Mysteries series and book five in my Zombie Novella ser...

I have brand new covers for Mishap and Mayhem, Chaos and Retribution! Not only do these books have new covers, but I've also named them under the series title; The Legacy Trilogy. I thought this was a good series title because this story has so much to do with family. I've already updated these onto Amazon and Smashwords!   I'll be sharing the cover for Mishap and Retribution in the next few days and hopefully I'll be able to share the cover for the Box Set I'm doing for this series!

    I recently returned to New Orleans, Louisiana! Its one of my favorite places to visit and I happened to be in town during Halloween with three of my closest friends. We met a few locals on this trip who suggested we try  'Eat' on Dumaine St in the French Quarter. We arrived early (about 9AM) and its a good thing we did because it filled up fast and the food was absolutely amazing!   After breakfast we took a tour at the St. Louis #1 Cemetery were I acted like a tourist and took photos with my Nikon D3100 (in Manuel Mode;) which I'm proud of) instead of using my phone as you can see my aunt and best friend doing in the foreground.       After our tour we took a walk through the cemetery.     We did stop by the Old Ursuline Convent, but unfortunately it's closed on Sundays.      Here is a picture of my friends in their Halloween costumes. From left; The Tenth Doctor, Harley Quinn an...

I'm so excited about the tour for Bayou Blues (A New Orleans Mystery) I'd like to keep you all posted because it should be a fun tour! There are some exciting things planned for this tour so please make sure you check in along the way! Thank you to Bewitching Book Tours who of course helped design this tour!  Tour Dates: Aug 11- 25 August 11 Spotlight Lisa’s World of Books www.lisasworldofbooks.net August 11 Spotlight fundinmental http://www.fundinmental.com August 12 Interview and review Wonderland Reviews  www.wonderlandreviews.blogspot.com August 12 Spotlight Mila Ramos www.jademystique.blogspot.com   August 13 Interview The Word at My Fingertips  http://ashjellison.blogspot.com August 13 review Paranormal Romance and Authors That Rock www.pratr.wordpress.com August 14 Spotlight 3 Partners in Shopping, Nana, Mommy &, Sissy Too!  http://3partnersinshopping.blogspot.com August 15 Spotlight ...

Final Ragnarok: She Returns is a book I found through Backcover Promotions. I just think the artwork on this cover is amazing, and the story seems to really pull you in. I'd like to thank author Dan Wright for sharing Final Ragnarok: She Returns! Title : Final Ragnarok: She Returns Series : Draconica Author : Dan Wright Formats Available In : Digital and Print Publication Date : TBC Blurb : She is Coming... When Daniar Dragonkin heard those words, she had no idea of the full horror that would follow. Now, enemies converge to bring to life a monstrous plan that has been set in motion since long before the events of Trapped on Draconica. A plot to bring Her back from darkness. With her family threatened, her old enemies back to torment her - and a civil war in Baalaria preventing any help from her sister, Daniar faces the darkness moment of her entire life. Her sanity will be pushed to the limit as she faces evil in it's purest form. Heroes will die...

Bayou Blues is here!  Sixteen year old orphan, Ava Lopez, has returned to New Orleans, Louisiana, just as a dark entity has taken residence in the Bayou.  Not only does Ava have to discover who or what is taking its victims from the Quarter, and leaving their remains in the Bayou.  She will also have to maneuver her way around a new school and deal with a new bodyguard.  Ava will have to uncover the mystery before she becomes its next victim. And you can find it at  Amazon Bayou Blues takes place a few months after Murder on Mars finishes and has its own mystery for Ava to work on. Murder on Mars: Sixteen year old orphan, Ava Lopez, has been called to New Orleans in search of her best friend Dyson. She discovers a series of dark crimes committed with supernatural forces and fears that Dyson may be involved.   Shadow people fiercely haunt the city, unchallenged. Ava must discover the secret they are so determined to keep hi...

Here is a excerpt from Bayou Blues! I plan on having this out shortly and can't wait to share this with you! Bayou Blues Sixteen year old orphan, Ava Lopez, has returned to New Orleans, Louisiana, just as a dark entity has taken residence in the bayou. Not only does Ava have to discover who or what is taking its victims from the Quarter, and leaving their remains in the Bayou. She will also have to maneuver her way around a new school and deal with a new bodyguard. Ava will have to uncover the mystery before she becomes its next victim. Prologue It had been at least three years since he had left New Orleans , Louisiana and Auguste Cheval still wasn’t sure if he had made the right decision in returning. It didn’t feel right, yet he no longer had the option to stay away. His father had skipped out on him again leaving him no choice but to live with his uncle Prosper Cheval. Uncle Prosper was absolutely crazy. He refused to live in town preferring instead to li...