Novel Concept Publishing LLC


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Our focus is on quality of the stories gracing our shelves and the publishing experience as a whole. We want our writers to feel like a part of the process, to understand what happens from the point of acceptance to the book launch and beyond. Upon acceptance, we will offer a roadmap to publication that will give the author key dates in the process along with things they should be doing to help get the word out prior to their launch date including lists of relevant resources for marketing opportunities.

In addition to the publishing roadmap, editing services, cover art services, formatting and distribution that come with a Novel Concept Publishing contract, we will also engage reviewers a month in advance of the release date, sending Advance Review Copies (ARCs) in preparation of the launch.

If you’d like to submit your novel for consideration, please visit our Submissions page for guidelines and other pertinent information.

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Vitalis VII - Matriarch    by Jason Halstead
Price: $1.99 USD. 24380 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on May 18, 2012. .

Vitalis possesses deadly beauty and unlimited possibilities. In order to survive both the human survivors must learn to put their differences aside. In their darkest hour since they crash landed on the planet the unlikely colonists are faced with a choice: will salvation come from the Terran Coalition ships in orbit or by embracing the natural evolution of Vitalis?
Vitalis IV - Screamer    by Jason Halstead
Price: $0.99 USD. 19590 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on May 5, 2012. .

Marine Special Forces FIST team 3 was chosen to lead the way into discovering what happened to the research station on Vitalis. Gunnery Sergeant Elsadora Quinn lost radio contact after her deployment pod was knocked off course. Elsa’s mission took on a secondary priority behind her struggle to survive the deadly beauty of Vitalis.
Vitalis VI - Evolution    by Jason Halstead
Price: $1.99 USD. 21840 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on May 2, 2012. .

When a highly adaptive native species merges human DNA with its own, the results threaten the existence of everything in its path. The small colony of human survivors must decide how to deal with this newest menace. Fear turns to terror when the residents of Treetown learn the new breed isn’t trying to destroy them, it’s stealing them away in the dark of the night for a new kind of evil.
Devil's Icebox    by Jason Halstead
Price: $2.99 USD. 58070 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on April 16, 2012. .

Book two in the Dark Earth series. Lord Baxter’s portal between Earth and Dark Earth beckons. Eager to seek the promises of the otherworld’s powers, Cassiopeia has been sent by her Lord to ensure his realm rivals the mightiest of nations. Her quest remains the only constant amongst the chaos and the one thing she yearns most to be rid of.
Vitalis III - Parasites    by Jason Halstead
Price: $0.99 USD. 17310 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on April 16, 2012. .

Jeremy Sinclair cashed in every chip he had to earn passage on a research ship bound for the newly discovered planet, Vitalis. With debts to pay and a past he needed to escape a journey seven light years beyond the furthest Terran space lane seemed like just the thing he needed. Neither Jeremy, his fellow researchers, or the Terran Coalition Marines could be prepared for the planet's reception.
Vitalis V - Squatter's Rights    by Jason Halstead
Price: $0.99 USD. 20180 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on April 1, 2012. .

For three years Treetown has offered shelter and solace to the refugees of the beautiful planets merciless life cycle. Survival against nature is no longer enough. A new danger threatens the indentured colonists. The survivors must put aside their differences if they hope to stand a chance against an opponent that will use their very DNA against them.
The Games Trilogy    by J.E. Taylor
Price: $4.99 USD. 257470 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on March 20, 2012. .

The Games Trilogy contains Survival Games, Mind Games & End Game Intensely disturbing. Beautifully horrific. Indescribably intense. Nightmarishly delicious. The characters and connections in this series will captivate and keep you glued to the pages.
Crystal Illusions    by J.E. Taylor
Price: $2.99 USD. 76120 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on March 11, 2012. .

Assistant D.A. Carolyn Hastings has an uncanny knack for putting away criminals. With one of the best prosecution records in recent history, her future as Manhattan’s next District Attorney looks certain. But her sixth sense for winning cases threatens to work against her when she starts seeing a string of murders through the eyes of the killer.
Voidhawk - The White Lady    by Jason Halstead
Price: $2.99 USD. 57520 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on March 6, 2012. .

Three members of the Voidhawk’s crew came to Kelios seeking council with an powerful race of beings called the Fayer. Along the way they run afoul of the unholy army of The White Lady and vow to stop her. The only problem is that the answers to Bekka’s problems may come from the very being they’re determined to destroy.
Traitor    by Jason Halstead
Price: $2.99 USD. 56610 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on February 26, 2012. .

Lieutenant Katalina Wimple ran out of bad guys to chase. She found love and peace and nothing seemed impossible…until the one-that-got-away showed up in need of help. Her new case takes her through the portal to Dark Earth where she’s expected to save a man with a shady past. She’ll face not only mythology and folklore in the flesh, but a relationship strained by the return by an old flame.
Wolfgirl    by Jason Halstead
Price: $2.99 USD. 52150 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on February 25, 2012. .

An all expenses paid vacation to Dark Earth to see how wild the west really was seems too good to be true. The CEO of a biotech company’s family is attacked by natives and one of their number held for ransom. Lieutenant Katalina Wimple is the perfect woman for the case. She has the experience, skills, and friends with the right talents. She also has a kidnapped distant relative.
The Boy in the Back Row    by J.A.  Todd
Price: $3.99 USD. 118320 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on February 25, 2012. .

When a young boy with the power to raise the dead unknowingly resurrects a notorious contract killer, Hell dispatches the Dark One to retrieve the killer’s soul and deal with the child. But three unlikely heroes—a guilt-ridden school teacher, a repentant hit man and a meek businessman—join forces to protect the child whose destiny could change the world.
The Progeny    by Ashlynne Laynne
Price: $2.99 USD. 99260 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on February 1, 2012. .

Ascher — a vampire hybrid — falls in love with Shauna — a bi-racial Wiccan - only to have his family viciously attacked, lies about his past revealed and his immortal world turned upside down.
Sins of the Mother    by Ellis Hoff
Price: $2.99 USD. 104480 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on December 1, 2011. .

Maryanne Levine, fresh out of the law enforcement academy, thought that simple little Lourie County would be the place to hone her skills and get a fresh start. But the backwater berg, she soon learns, is holding onto secrets that could cost her as much as she’s willing to give. Maybe more. Her secrets were safe. Buried. Until they weren’t. Just about the time all hell broke loose.
Vitalis II - The Colony    by Jason Halstead
Price: $0.99 USD. 15890 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on November 21, 2011. .

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Book 2 in the Vitalis series. The crew of the space transport, The Rented Mule, has been stranded on a harsh alien world for months. They’ve given up hope of rescue when the flare of a ship entering the atmosphere bouts their spirits. The tricky part is in wrestling control of the ship from the inter-stellar pirates that followed them hoping to claim salvage.
The Capable Man    by Marc Hamlet
Price: $2.99 USD. 88090 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on October 27, 2011. .

Far from his homeworld, Justin Maisling was desperate for a fresh start, and Aki Spaceworks knew that a desperate man will do just about anything.
Steam: An Anthology of Erotic Short Stories    by J.E. Taylor
Price: $2.99 USD. 37680 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on October 23, 2011. .

J.E. Taylor's erotic shorts compiled into one steamy read.
Glimpses: An Anthology of Short Stories    by J.E. Taylor
Price: $2.99 USD. 25020 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on October 23, 2011. .

A collection of short stories by J.E. Taylor including Armageddon, Abyss, Grayson House and others including a few new stories only available in this anthology.
The Lost Girls    by Jason Halstead
Price: Free! 59990 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on October 12, 2011. .

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The only thing hotter than the summers in Phoenix is the temper of a police detective who can’t figure out why young girls keep disappearing. Katalina Wimple is that detective. Her obsession with the missing girls makes her the best person for the job, but it also serves as a refuge from the problems in her own life.
Hidden Evil    by Bob Stewart
Price: $2.99 USD. 112310 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on October 7, 2011. .

In a deadly chess match of good versus evil, Deputy Sheriff Nancy Neff and Minister Luke Oeding plunge into the world of the South Texas drug cult and come face to face with Palo Mayombe, the darkest of the hidden religions. When Cindi Neff is kidnapped, Nancy and Luke race to save her from the clutches of the malevolent cult before she is sacrificed in an Easter Sunday Palo Mayombe ritual.
Ice Princess    by Jason Halstead
Price: $3.99 USD. 54210 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on September 21, 2011. .

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Tanya Kurkova is still wanted. The technology used to rebuild her can’t be allowed to fall into the wrong hands. This time her father has sent a new hunter after her. A new hunter with the same technology plus years of experience and unlimited resources. Once escape becomes impossible only one option remains: Revenge.
Georgia Reign    by J.E. Taylor
Price: $2.99 USD. 70640 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on September 1, 2011. .

Special Agent Steve Williams isn’t ready to step back into the line of fire after what happened with Kyle Winslow, but when his boss calls with news of another case, a serial killer in Atlanta targeting children, it strikes a nerve in Steve. Caught between responsibility and instinct, he makes a choice – a choice he’ll regret forever.
Vitalis - New Beginnings    by Jason Halstead
Price: $0.99 USD. 32980 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on August 27, 2011. .

Shipping in the Rim Systems is dangerous enough without the threat of overzealous “salvage” operators. Add in some troubled new key personnel to the threat of piracy and the transport ship, The Rented Mule, is bound for a rough ride. Especially when the ride ends up pointed at an undiscovered planet without enough fuel to slow their descent.
End Game    by J.E. Taylor
Price: $2.99 USD. 78130 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on July 18, 2011. .

Chris Ryan ’s perfect existence implodes when a scorned woman activates a contract on his wife, Jessica. His valiant efforts to keep her safe crumble with a near fatal assassination attempt, leaving him on the brink. In the dark plane between life and death, Chris is given a choice. Save his family or save his soul.
Mind Games    by J.E. Taylor
Price: $2.99 USD. 96700 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on July 18, 2011. .

Chris Ryan doesn’t understand why he’s alive. He should have died in the prison his stepbrother created and five years of nightmares hasn’t erased his passion for Jessica Connor. Haunted by visions of her daughter’s death, he runs to her doorstep, but all his good intentions fall short when he realizes he led the vengeful spirit of his stepbrother right to her.
Survival Games    by J.E. Taylor
Price: $2.99 USD. 85890 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on July 18, 2011. .

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Jessica Connor was supposed to be just another sex slave but Ty Aris falls under her spell, sparking a rift with his sadistic step-brother. Is Ty willing to gamble everything to reverse her fate?
Voidhawk - Redemption    by Jason Halstead
Price: $2.99 USD. 43950 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on June 24, 2011. .

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Having left the ship and crew behind, Rosh has spent years alone in the void, working for the highest bidder. Plagued by memories of his former friends, lessons learned, and loves lost the cursed warrior struggles to find a purpose for his enduring existence while constantly battling demons both real and imagined.
Voidhawk - The Elder Race    by Jason Halstead
Price: $3.99 USD. 109740 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on May 22, 2011. .

The elves are back, and this time they have no interest in taking prisoners. Escape seems impossible until Dexter Silvercloud and his crew discovers an ancient secret long hidden by the elves. Invoking the power of the elders is not for the weak of heart. Everything has a price in the void, and the cost the crew of the Voidhawk must face to survive is one they may not be willing to pay.
Voidhawk    by Jason Halstead
Price: Free! 136990 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on May 22, 2011. .

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Voidhawk chronicles the adventures of a man who seeks the things that many of us want most in life: independence and freedom. Set in an atmosphere that spans science fiction and fantasy genres, Dexter Silvercloud acquires an abandoned void-ship requiring repairs. With ship in hand Dexter acquires a crew of outcasts from society one misadventure after another.
Sex Sells    by Jason Halstead
Price: $2.99 USD. 50650 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on May 22, 2011. .

An industry built on exploitation and indecency were the keys to Rodney's success. Or they were, until one day the tables were turned on him. On the verge of developing a conscience Rodney has to struggle to cling to his old life or give it up for a new one. All that remains is wondering which life the greatest problem he has ever known, Cindy, will want to be a part of?
Human Nature    by Jason Halstead
Price: $2.99 USD. 64040 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on May 22, 2011. .

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Dawn Vincent had goals for her life; she delivered babies for a living and dreamed of having some of her own. That changed the day the fire rained down from the skies above. Over a year later, with the survivors of humanity scrambling to survive, Dawn established herself as a doctor who reminded those around her of what it means to be human and how very valuable even a single life can be.
Voices    by Jason Halstead
Price: $1.99 USD. 27460 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on May 22, 2011. .

Billy Paquard is an ex-Army grunt with an angry angel on his shoulder. When he's captured and tortured by an unknown agency the voices in his head are the least of his concerns. The key to survival may also be the key to redemption.
Dark Earth    by Jason Halstead
Price: Free! 69060 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on May 22, 2011. .

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Hunted since before her birth, Jessica Baxter relies upon the protection of her father to keep her safe from harm. What neither of them knows is that her father has his own dark legacy bequeathed by a father he never knew. The bonds of family are tested as the fate of two Earths, each a shadow of the other, rests upon the hunted becoming the hunter.
Wanted    by Jason Halstead
Price: Free! 89730 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on May 22, 2011. .

Carl Waters left the army behind before the bomb went off in L.A. He lived off the grid, avoiding the fallout from the bombs and the Burnout Fever that ravaged the world. All that changed when three stragglers showed up. Two children led by a shepherd who had lost her own way. Now they must survive the North American badlands, an enemy with unlimited resources, and each other.
Vengeance    by J.E. Taylor
Price: Free! 99370 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on April 14, 2011. .

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After an undercover bust goes to hell, Special Agent Steve Williams becomes the target of an assassin and his wife’s visions escalate, forecasting a brutal assault on their family. Escaping the city, Steve searches for the key to stop the course of fate. A brother with a grudge, a serial killer and a mafia assassin are all on his trail and the hunt begins...
Dark Reckoning    by J.E. Taylor
Price: $2.99 USD. 84860 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on April 14, 2011. .

A sadistic killer stalks the secluded college town of Brooksfield, New Hampshire. With bodies piling up and rumors of the murders being part of sacrificial hazing rituals, the FBI plants Special Agent Steve Williams in a fraternity and his investigation takes a ninety degree turn into the bizarre when he’s introduced to Jennifer, a clairvoyant co-ed who swears the killer isn’t human.
Hunting Season (A Steve Williams Novel)    by J.E. Taylor
Price: $2.99 USD. 73440 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on March 14, 2011. .

When Kyle Winslow escapes from custody and targets everyone Special Agent Steve Williams cares about, a turn of fate brings Steve face to face with Ty Aris – a criminal mastermind topping the FBI’s most wanted list. Torn between justice and vengeance, Steve must make a decision. Join alliances with Ty, or arrest him and lose his best chance to catch the bastard who destroyed his family.
Mile High    by J.E. Taylor
Price: Free! 3180 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on January 23, 2011. .

An exploration into sexual ménage and a helicopter ride she’ll never forget. Also found in the anthology of erotic shorts: STEAM
Harvest Moon    by J.E. Taylor
Price: Free! 4290 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on August 5, 2010. .

His casual invitation interrupted her stride. Alessandra looked up from the sidewalk, hugging her books. Jeremy leaned against the railing with a beer in his hand smiling down at her, his bright green eyes reminding her of a wild mountain lion and she suppressed a shiver. He raised his beer and with a slight tilt of his head said, “Come on Ally, we won’t bite.”
Armageddon    by J.E. Taylor
Price: Free! 2660 words. Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC  on August 4, 2010. .

There had to be someone out there whose fever broke before the worst of the symptoms hit, whose bruises faded away like shadows formed by clouds passing on a sunny day. Someone who has no understanding why they were spared. Someone like me. Surely, I couldn’t be the only human left on the earth, could I?


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