Monday, April 25, 2016

I'm back baby! Last days for #giveaway and #GOTseason6 hmm

I've had an awakening! I finally came out of my long winter slumber and participated in a book event!

Ohioana was my first and favorite book event and I look forward to it every year. I always love hanging out with author friends and meeting new awesome people. I love doing panels - you know how I love to talk.

It also felt great to interact with readers. Some even told me how much they liked my books! And I was invited to a couple of other events while I was there.
me and my buddy Terri-Lynne Smiles
I had an awesome weekend and I'm looking forward to more, sooner! I encourage everyone of you to go do a book event, or if you aren't published yet, go visit one (I did and it's worth it for the experience to see what it's all about) I just need to take more pictures!

I'd also like to say a big THANK YOU to those visiting me. I know tons of folks are participating in the A to Z Challenge. Good luck! You're in the homestretch!

And one last mention for my Jolissa giveaway contest...
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PS - Did anyone watch Game of Thrones? Do you think it's still George RR Martin caliber? I'm not so sure... I feel like they're rushing it and making things happen. Hmm.

Monday, April 18, 2016

Hold onto your SOCKS, I'm about to knock them OFF! #SneakPeek

THE THING THAT TURNED ME... the TEASERS!!
Below I've compiled a list of the contributors and hooks for their stories. So much awesomeness and in every genre! Something for everyone. I know you will be as anxious to read them as I am! (Most of these images are from free clipart, chosen by me as inspired by the blurbs...) AND IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN DOING US A SOLID WITH A REVIEW, ARC COPIES ARE AVAILABLE NOW!!



Title: Malice
Author: Melissa Maygrove
Genre: Reality-based Thriller
Blurb: Everyone has murder in them. All it needs is the right situation.


Title is: The Journey (essay) Book it's related to: Tails of Sweetbrier
Author: Deanie Humphrys-Dunne
Genre: non-fiction, children/young adults
My turning point led me to create an award-winning autobiography about a handicapped child's journey to a champion equestrian.

image from Crystal

Title: The Shadow King’s Pet
Author: Crystal Collier
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Blurb: Katia loved Grandfather's stories of the Shadow King, until the king of darkness came for her.



Title: George and the Dragon
Author: Christine Rains
Genre: speculative fiction
Blurb: Saffi thinks the man she meets in the Underground is a loon declaring he's there to slay a dragon. But when he stands face-to-face with a dangerous, serpentine machine, she believes he just might be a true knight.





Title: Wednesday's Child
Author: Roland Yeomans
Genre: Dark Urban Fantasy
Blurb: A crippled girl, a mysterious Greek physician, and a Hollywood party to die for ... literally.


Title: The Blanket
Author: Harper L. Jameson 
Genre: Paranormal romance
Blurb: A chance encounter with chaos. A destiny determined. To have her, he will destroy us all.





Title: CassaDawn
Author: Alex J. Cavanaugh
Genre: Science fiction - space opera
Blurb: Byron’s excellent piloting skills won’t be enough without a good navigator…


Title: Finding My Voice
Author: Sherry Ellis
Genre: Nonfiction (Inspirational)
Blurb: One caring teacher plus a little music equals a life changed for the better.


Title: Letting Go: A Siren Song
Author: Tyrean Martinson
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Blurb: Rozzie knows she can keep her siren power under control if she just doesn't sing, but who can stay in control in every situation?


Title: Invariant
Author: K.D. Martin
Genre: YA - Coming of age
Blurb: She always lived her life by the rules, no deviation meant no complication. Until she decided to play by her own.


Title: Rising Star ~ Falling Heart
Author: Cathrina Constantine
Genre: NA
Blurb: Capri gives up everything to become a star, even love. But when Bo steps back into her life, she's torn between her dreams and her heart.



Title: The Disappearance of Miss Mary Dawkins
Author: Michelle Athy
Genre: Historical fiction
Blurb: Boston, 1793. Mary is young, pregnant, and indecisive—but the time for decisions about the baby's future is coming on fast.




Title: Through Shades of Gray
Author: Michael Di Gesu
Genre: NA Contemporary
Blurb: Through winter's shades of gray, a young man finds his long-lost muse in a very unexpected place…Cocoa Beach, Florida.



Title: Remember the Trampled Rose
Author: Randi Lee
Genre: Romance/Romantic Comedy
Blurb: When Tess apologizes to Mark for her harsh attitude, he can’t forget about the trampled rose. But then she says his name, and everything changes.


by Jenny Vyas

Title: RISE
Artist: Jenny Vyas
Genre: Mixed Media Art
Blurb: Jenny is highly influenced by beauty in complex human emotions and attempts to reveal human frailty through her monochromatic paintings where she creates abstracts of human silhouettes and fluctuating forms in half-light.

Title: Hard to Love
Author: Madalyn Beck
Genre: Drama
Blurb: When the love of your life falls in love with someone else, the only person left to love you, is you.








Title - Revelation
Author - L. Diane Wolfe
Genre - New Adult Contemporary
Blurb - A car accident results in more than one crisis. Still haunted by his troubled past, can James handle the situation?







Title: Finding the Light
Author: Nana Prah
Genre: Paranormal
Blurb: When all hope is lost, providing it for others may be the only way to redemption.


Title: A Glowworm
Author: Tonja Drecker
Genre: Historical Fiction
Blurb: After years of struggling to survive, Ilse might finally have the chance for a better life. But if she decides to take the gamble, she'll have to give up the very last things she's fought so hard to hold on to.


Title: Rehema
Author: Imani Allen
Genre: Drama
Blurb: Peter experiences a radical encounter with a woman who shows him compassion while challenging him to be a better person. Was this woman real or was he imagining it?
by Jenny Vyas

Title: Don't Be Koi
Author: Samantha Redstreake Geary
Genre: Romantic Comedy (with a fantastical twist)
Blurb: An ordinary box with an extraordinary secret sends one woman on a comical misadventure where love and loss meet fortunes and fish.




Title: Shades of Deception
Author: Michelle Wallace
Genre: Suspense
Blurb: Cassandra is on the run when an encounter with a woman from her past leads to a showdown, culminating in a stunning revelation.


Title: Shadows Falling on Rainbows
Author: Celeste Holloway
Genre: Suspense
Blurb: Cold, desperate, and on the run, she has nothing to lose until she crosses a stranger’s path, and nothing becomes everything.



Title: Shifting Sands
Author: Elizabeth Seckman
Genre: Women's Fiction
Blurb: Sex. Lies. Obsession. It's only the beginning. (A prequel to the Coulter Men series.)



Title: Before We Break
Author: Heather M. Gardner
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Blurb: As Jack Munro struggles with an old demon, Maggie Maguire attempts to show him there's always another way.

Title: Ryan
Author: Misha Gerrick
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Blurb: Ryan spent almost a thousand years hunting other immortals. Then the Blitz happened... (An Endless story.)


Title: The Window
Author: Diane Carlisle
Genre: Literary Fiction
Blurb: A window can represent many things. It can be a timeline, a physical barrier, or even a passageway. For one woman, it might even be her salvation.



Title: The Reader
Author: Melanie Schulz
Genre: Magical Realism
Blurb: Most anyone can read a book. Only Liz can make the book read her.





Whoops! Almost forgot mine!
Title: The Day Dave Broke the Internet
Author: Tara Tyler
Genre: Apocalyptic Romance (and Humor, of course)
Blurb: Dave didn't know he was lonely until his friends pointed it out. But when he finally joins an online dating site - the internet and the whole world goes dark - talk about a bad omen.

THE THING THAT TURNED ME anthology will be available MAY 31!


Put it on your "TBR" list on Goodreads HERE.
** If you'd like an ARC to give us a review, we'd surely appreciate it!! **
Just email or leave a comment.

And one last reminder - only one more week for my Jolissa giveaway!

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Monday, April 11, 2016

A new way to travel!

G'day Mates!

I'm not sure if that phrase applies only to Australia, but I'm whisking you all away to New Zealand!! My awesome, funny, photo-journalist friend Rhonda Albom has put her skills and eye for beautiful shots to work for her. I've always admired her photography from far away lands and entertaining, informative stories to accompany the eye-catching sights. Now I'm excited to help give her a shout as she releases a new interactive, travel guide book! Check it!

Choose A Way Auckland is an interactive city guide by local travel writer and photographer Rhonda Albom. She shares firsthand the best that the city has to offer while you make all the decisions.

Unlike traditional guidebooks, now you can build your day as you go. Choose from three options, enjoy the activity, and then choose from three more.The choices will keep your day flowing, allowing you a worry free Auckland adventure as you discover the highlights of the city, along with the offbeat, hidden treasures.

In addition to a succinct description, each option includes a photo, the address, GPS coordinates, a link to Google Maps, and easy-to-follow directions that have been tried and tested. Use it on your smartphone or tablet to make choices on-the-go, or plan ahead on your laptop.

It’s not just for visitors, Aucklanders love it too.


Rhonda Albom is a travel photographer, freelance writer and award winning blogger at Albom Adventures. Living in Auckland since 2003, Rhonda writes about her travels in New Zealand and around the world. Collectively, with her husband and her two teenage girls, they have been to 48 countries in five continents. Rhonda homeschools her girls, is on a women’s yacht racing team, leads a Girl Guide group, and and enjoys a good cup of coffee.

Links:
Amazon -- Barnes and Noble -- Kobo Books
Apple Books (US) -- Apple Books (NZ)

For PDF
Publisher's Page

So excited for her! And she's also participating in the A to Z challenge - give her a visit!

Monday, April 4, 2016

How much is too much?

Here's my IWSG concern this month:
How often do you share good news about your books? And how often is too often?

I get so excited when I hit a milestone, but I always feel a little guilty sharing my news. It feels like bragging and self-promotion. Oh, no. Tara's talking about her books again... Then I think, my books are like my kids! I'm very proud of them and want to share my joy. Not to mention, writing is what I do with my free time - my life these days, after kids and family stuff.

And thus I share my insecurities with you all. Thanks to our mighty manager Alex C and his host of hosts! Does anyone else feel this way? What do you do about it?

On to the News:

  • It's that time of year again! Many bloggers are participating in the A to Z challenge. And while I'm taking a break here, I'm joining our group effort at the Really Real Housewives! And it happens to be my week (C & D days). Stop by for some domestic advice and fun!





And I was very excited to receive my small order of Jolissa novellas in PRINT! I'll be selling them at my events AND I'm giving one away along with 4 ebooks and a $10 gift card - sign up below!

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