Now Available!

The Madame Delaine series Has launched!    The series is a fun romp through a gaslight world on the verge of a steampunk reality. It is coming but it is not yet fully formed. Airships sail over head and novel inventions cause people to marvel and some to worry.

Through this landscape saunters Madame Madelaine Delaine, steam punk sleuth, as she trails a nefarious and mysterious group led by "The Baron" and "The Duke". United by a connecting story arch, each book is a stand alone adventure.  They are also being made available in KDP format for Kindle. Print version will sell for about $12.00.

Madame Delaine: The Case of the Daring Girl Detective! (Nov. 21, 2012)

Set in Oklahoma City and New Orleans, follow Madame as she tracks down a mystery - while being trailed by the inquisitive daughter of the local police constable.  Outlaws, plots, and mysteries abound causing Madame to join forces with the daring girl detective and her charming father. (book two)

Madame Delaine: Invasion of the Aerostats! (due out spring 2013)

Introduces the gifted girl inventor Ardella Minerva Terry of Marigold Ranch near Vision in northern Texas. As strange events occur, queer lights seen in the night skies, and a friend mysteriously disappears, the rancher calls in old family confidante, Madame Delaine. As mysteries swirl overhead, can the two women solve the puzzle and halt the invasion of the Aerostats! (book one).

Madame Delaine: Murder on the Prairie Queen! (due out summer 2013)

Forces combine as the giant Clockwork Corporation prepares its historic speed run from Kansas City to Colorado in the 'Prairie Queen.'  Designed to be the fastest train in the world to compete with the airships, there are plots and plans in place to threaten existence!  Trapped on a speeding train as murder and conniving commence, can Madame Delaine solve the puzzle and  save not only their lives, but perhaps, the world as well? (book three)

Recommended ages: Teens to adults

Pages : Approx. 125

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Steampunk Sleuth Prepares for Debut

The opening book of the series of books featuring a steampunk sleuth will be launching in just a few weeks.  The MADAME DELAINE series features a woman of mystery who uses her keen skills in observation, logic, and intuition to solve mysteries.

In Madame Delaine and the Case of the Daring Girl Detective, met the 'world renowned mentalist', a suspicious local constable and his daughter with a nose for mystery.  A perfect book for young adults, readers needing a high interest read, or those interested in gaslight mysteries and steam punk fiction. 

(Fall 2012)

Madame Delaine in The Case of the Daring Girl Detective

(Spring 2013) 

Madame Delaine in the Invasion of the Aerostats!

(Summer 2013)

Madame Delaine in Murder on the Prairie Queen 

It is a different world where airships soar through crystalline skies, clockwork machinery run industry, and seemingly impossible strange inventions defy imagination -

A clever and mysterious woman who touts herself as a world-renowned "mentalist” -“Madame Delaine” - travels widely.  Although, looked on with suspicion by some she has an intriguing legal, social, and scientific circle of connections.  Her past is cloaked in mystery.  Intelligent, unruffled, with obvious social breeding she also seems to know her way around the back alleys, dimly lit dens, and more questionable places in any town.  

Just who is this woman and why has she come to town?  One thing is clear, wherever Madame Delaine travels there are daring exploits, strange adventures and mystery.

Author Marilyn A. Hudson is author of the short story collection, The Bones of Summer, co-author of The Mound, as well as several historical and inspirational titles. Her training in history, literature and research blend to create tales rich in character, interest, and action.

SCHOLARLY PAPERS

This small volume is a collection of academic papers - a Gedenkschrift - written in honor of a late Pentecostal minister and scholar, Noel Brooks.  The papers will have broad interest to not simply those in Pentecostalism but evangelicals and other scholars. Contributers include Dr. Chris E. Green, Mrs Irene Belyeu, Professor Kenneth Young, and Dr. Marvin J. Hudson.

Contents include: Word and Spirit, Critical and Constructive Reflections on the Theological Method of Noel Brooks (Dr. Chris E. Green) ; Investing in the City (Prof. Kenneth Young); By Faith We Understand (Mrs. Belyeu); Ta Charismata Te Meidzona (Dr. Marvin J. Hudson); Analysis of Pentecostal Mission Strategy (Prof. Kenneth Young); Prophetic Women and Publishing the Word (Ms. Marilyn A. Hudson).

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Note: all funds from this sale will be donated to an academic themed charity.

New Book Recounts Halloween History in Oklahoma

HALLOWEEN: OKLAHOMA TRICKS-N-TREATS 1900-1989.  This fun little book shares the history of some ways Halloween was celebrated in Oklahoma between 1900 and 1989.  It looks at some of the influences that made the season sinister, safe, and sometimes silly.  Authored by Marilyn A. Hudson it will be of interest to any who enjoy their holidays with a dash of local history. 

Author Marilyn A. Hudson Headed to Mooreland

Marilyn A. Hudson will be speaking to a womens gathering at the  UMC  in Mooreland, Oklahoma on the evening of September 19, 2012.     She will be there sharing stories of history, of writing escapades and the adventures of writing and research

WHORL BOOKS IN ENID AUG, 18

Whorl Books will have a table at the paranormal themed conference, Ghostlahoma, in Enid, Oklahoma on Sat. Aug. 18, 2012.  To be held in the downtown's lovely Cherokee Strip Conference Center - 123 W. Maine - Enid, OK, the event will feature books, authors, speakers, tours and other events.  Copies of Strange State, The Mound, and The Bones of Summer will be on hand along with lots of other resources and information.

We Get Mail

It is always a great day when we hear from fans...."I found THE MOUND at SOUTHERN OAKS LIBRARY two days ago. I was glued to it to the very last word in the epilogue!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT a great book!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope to find another..."

Author Marilyn A. Hudson in Ponca City on May 19

Author Marilyn A. Hudson will be on hand at the Northern Oklahoma Literary Arts Book Festival in Ponca City.  The event will be hosted at The Marland Grand Home at 1000 E. Grand Avenue in Ponca City from 10-4 on Saturday May 19th.

NEW SERIES COMING SOON

GREAT ACTION AND MYSTERY NOVEL!

We bring your attention to these spirited tales featuring the mystifying woman known as -

MADAME DELAINE

Steampunk Sleuth

The most astounding adventures ever put to paper! Mysterious  and bizarre contraptions of most ingenious invention will amaze and astound.  Will win the hearts of all readers.

(Spring 2012)

Madame Delaine in The Case of the Daring Girl Detective

(Fall 2012) 

Madame Delaine in the Case of, the Invasion of the Aerostats!

(Spring 2013)

Madame Delaine in Murder on the Prairie Queen 

It is a different world where airships soar through crystalline skies, clockwork machinery run industry, and seemingly impossible strange inventions defy imagination -

A clever and mysterious woman who touts herself as a world-renowned "mentalist” -“Madame Delaine” - travels widely.  Although, looked on with suspicion by some she has an intriguing legal, social, and scientific circle of connections.  Her past is cloaked in mystery.  Intelligent, unruffled, with obvious social breeding she also seems to know her way around the back alleys, dimly lit dens, and more questionable places in any town.  

Just who is this woman and why has she come to town?  One thing is clear, wherever Madame Delaine travels there are daring exploits, strange adventures and mystery.

Author Marilyn A. Hudson is author of the short story collection, The Bones of Summer, co-author of The Mound, as well as several historical and inspirational titles. Her training in history, literature and research blend to create tales rich in character, interest, and action.

'AUTHOR IN TOWN SERIES" KICKS OFF WITH AUTHOR CULLAN HUDSON

Author Cullan Hudson will be signing books on Sat. Jan. 28, 2012. The event will take place in the Library on the campus of Southwestern Christian University (on NW 39th Expressway, just west of Rockwell) from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The author of the highly popular Strange State: Mysteries and Legends of Oklahoma (and its companion blog by the same name) and co-author of the novel, The Mound, will be on hand to do a brief reading, meet and greet, have his photograph taken, and sign copies of his books.

The author shares he is working on a sequel to the popular Strange State and looks forward to meeting readers at the signing.

Hudson will be the first in a series called "An Author In Town" sponsored by the Library of Southwestern Christian University. Sub-titled 'connecting campus and community' the series seeks to provide a venue for readers and authors to connect. This series will feature local and emerging authors meeting specific criteria (for information email marilyn.hudson@swcu.edu) for details and information about the next event.

Author Marilyn A. Hudson Does Presentation

With books and stories, author Marilyn A. Hudson will present a program for a business women's association in Oklahoma City this May.