Invitation to a Party! #giveaway

Grab your polka-dot party hat because you're invited to celebrate some summer book birthdays with me and a few thousand friends! Plus I'm giving out presents!!

On June 15, 2015
Tyrean Martinson released a wonderful collection of summer devotionals to take on the road.

SUMMER VACATION DEVOTIONS
by Tyrean Martinson

Fifteen devotions for families having fun on summer vacation. Included topics are: packing, driving, car games, maps, rest stops, sand, water, buckets of treasure, sunscreen, sunglasses, tent camping, campfires, flashlight tag, s'mores, and the summer night sky. Scriptures, devotional reflections, and prayers intertwine with these fun topics for sweet devotional time.

Taste the sweetness of God's Word that's even sweeter than s'mores cooked over a campfire.

Buy here: Amazon

NOTE! Tyrean is donating all of her earnings from each sale to Peace Rehabilitation Center in Nepal.

My words on Tyrean:

Tyrean Martinson is a caring, adventurous person. She gives it her all and enjoys life to the fullest. Her writing reflects her love for God and how we can overcome anything with His help. I'm glad to know her.

Visit her at her blog.

On June 26, 2015
Christine Rains released the third book of her Dice & Debauchery series.

MASKED KISS
By Christine Rains
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Genre: Modern erotic romance

Video game geek Josh Hanson never gets noticed by women until a gorgeous booth babe drags him into a dark room for a quickie.

She doesn't give him her name, and her face is covered by a silver mask. Josh is determined to find the dark-haired beauty again, but communication isn't easy in a huge hall filled with nerds. When they end up playing in a tournament later, the games extend into her hotel room. Josh wants more than just a con fling, but she's not easy to catch. Can he figure out how to beat her games and become her champion?

Buy links:

Ellora's Cave * Amazon * B&N * Kobo

And check out the first two books in the Dice & Debauchery series:

Loose Corset

Ellora's Cave * Amazon * B&N * Kobo

Layers of Lace

Ellora's Cave * Amazon * B&N * Kobo

My words on Christine.
Christine Rains is a fabulous writer, regular blogger, and wonderful friend. She has a little geeky family and they are proud of it. And her blue-glasses wearing son is adorable! I love reading her stuff, especially the paranormal romance which she is a pro at.

Please visit her website and blog

You can also find Christine on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Goodreads.

On July 6, 2015
Only a week ago, TB Markinson released her romantic comedy novel! What a cover!

THE MIRACLE GIRL
by TB Markinson

Newspaper publisher and world traveler JJ Cavendish continually feels pressured to live up to her Miracle Girl nickname. Not many people know she’s living a carefully crafted lie. She may not hide ties to the LGBT community, but she does hide past struggles with addiction.

When the Colorado native is handpicked to take the helm at a dying Denver newspaper, she ends up reconnecting with her long lost love in this contemporary lesbian romance. Only there’s a catch. If JJ fires the most belligerent editor at the paper, she risks losing the love of her life.

Mid-afternoon office romps abound, while also focusing on what it takes for a newspaper to remain relevant in this age of social media.

Must JJ lose everything in order to gain a life more fully her own?

Buy it here:

Amazon US  /   Amazon UK   /   Amazon Canada

My words on TB!
TB Markinson is a generous, supportive blogger. She's an American in England, and has adjusted beautifully! Check out her monthly ebook giveaway, in which I was happy to participate. She's a gem!

She's easy to find:

Twitter        Facebook        Blog        Goodreads     Amazon Author Page

And lastly, on 7/13/13, POP TRAVEL was born!
 I can't believe it's 2 years old today!

From this:                                                                                        To this!

POP TRAVEL is a techno-thriller with dashes of humor and romance about a cynical detective who pop teleports in a chase around the world to expose a deadly flaw in pop travel before he disappears.

I'm also in the process of turning it into a screenplay... keep your fingers crossed!

To celebrate all these awesome releases,
THIS WEEK I will be giving away

TEN FREE signed paperback copies of the original covered Pop Travel! 

Just mention you would like one in the comments, or email me direct at taratylertalks ~at~ gmail ~dot~ com

And don't forget, if you're interested in helping me with my next book birthday/blog tour - SIMULATION! Please sign up with the FORM.

And there's still time to enter POP TRAVEL's Re-release Giveaway!

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A Makeover can do Wonders!

I've been dying to show you guys my new POP TRAVEL cover. And here it is!

AMAZON  ~~~  B&N

I love my original first cover to pieces. But this one takes it to a whole nother level! And when you see SIMULATION's cover (July 27) it will all come together...

I must thank my friends, MJ Fifield, Christine Rains, SK Anthony, Heather M Gardner, Jessica Gunn, Elsie Elmore, Katie Teller, Sharon Bayliss, Rena Rockford, Tyrean Martinson, Elizabeth Seckman, and Julie Flanders for helping me with my cover reveal this week. And I encourage you to visit these awesome bloggers because: 1) They're worth the trip, 2) I added a little something extra to each of their posts... AND 3) They are donating copies of ebooks in my giveaway ! (see below)

OF BLOOD AND SORROW by Christine Rains

THE UNDEAD by Elsie Elmore

KINETIC by SK Anthony
EFFIGY by MJ Fifield
KIYA by Katie Teller
ALREADY HOME by Heather M. Gardner
CHAMPION IN FLIGHT by Tyrean Martinson
POLAR NIGHT by Julie Flanders
any title by Elizabeth Seckman

But hold on! I also have some tantalizing words to massage your temples with for IWSG day!

MAKEOVERS.
Sometime a makeover is just what we need. A makeover is a new beginning, a fresh start, a double-take. It can be as small as a new hairdo or as extreme as plastic surgery or a home renovation. (Or as exciting as a new cover!)

So when is it time for a Makeover?

• Physically - when you look in the mirror and say "Ugh" for the umpteenth time? Maybe you just need a new hairstyle or new makeup, new glasses, or a new workout? Being happy on the inside is what counts and sometimes just a little tweak on the outside gives us that boost.
• Mentally - take a survey of your mental health. Have you been on edge for too long? Depressed for longer than seems reasonable? My suggestion for a mental makeover is to seek out a new something - hobby, job, or activity. Getting active, meeting new people, and stimulating your brain are all ways to bring you out of a funk and relieve stress. (Personally, I get rejuvenated every week by singing at church. I know it's not for all, I wish it was, but I don't judge! It just sure gets me going!)
• Writerly - we are in one of the most discouraging fields there are, so it's easy to get down on ourselves and wonder if we should quit - DON'T QUIT! Maybe you just need a makeover. 
• Read a new book - maybe in a different genre
• When you're stuck in editing, read it out loud (it sounds completely different than in your head)
• Find a new critique partner, you can always use more perspective
• Join a new writing group
• Go to a book event (as a reader or an author!)
• Write some flash fiction
• Enter a contest
• Experience life and take pictures and take notes - inspiration is everywhere! 

My publisher knew Pop Travel needed a makeover as the series is now evolving. And I'm hoping as I keep adding to it, more people will read it - that's the plan anyway. Nothing beats a great makeover to pump you up! Keep it fresh, right?

Ever had a makeover of any kind? Do tell!

And if you're interested in helping with my SIMULATION cover reveal and/or launch, here's the FORM - thank you!!

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The more you know, the more you grow

The internet has made the world a smaller place, bringing other countries and cultures closer together. (don't worry, I won't sing the Disney World song or it'll be stuck in your head all day!) But it's also shown us how vastly many people there are out there, ga-jillions! And all with their own voice. And I find it amazing that I can have so much in common and become friends with people that live continents away. It makes me want to travel and meet them IRL. If only it wasn't so costly in time and money. So I'm thankful I have the internet to keep us connected...

Which brings me to a new friend I'd like to introduce to you!

Jane D. Everly is a new author at CQ and she has a thrilling new novel starring a female, super cool secret agent. I just love me some tip-top British spy fi! To help you all get to know Jane, here's a little more about her and her latest book...

So Jane, where are you from?

I grew up in Nottingham, England. Yes, that Robin Hood place. It’s a beautiful city. I graduated University with a completely useless piece of paper while really I knew all along I was meant to be a writer. Though originally I aspired to be a romance novelist, I quickly discovered that it just wasn’t meant to be. My love of action and adventure stories always ended up seeping through, so I turned to writing thrillers and stories filled with kick-ass heroines and villains with delusions of attaining world domination. I relocated to Vancouver, BC, Canada in 2013 to pursue my writing career. 

How did you come up with the story?

In a word, Bond. James Bond :) I love Ian Flemings's original works. They had such a classical nuance with only one major flaw, the main character was male. I always thought we were severely lacking an amazing female character who embraced her flaws, who flaunted and used her sexuality in the same way Bond always did, and who could handle herself in a difficult situation without ever having to play the damsel in distress card. And so Eliana Havelock was born.

Is this the first in a series?

I do hope so! It’s currently a 4-part series that will wrap up this December and then be published as a full novel. Are there more stories for Eliana? Absolutely!

What would you say this is a mashup between?

It’s a threeseome between Bond, Jason Bourne, and the Black Widow (Natasha Romanoff) filtered carefully into Eva Green’s body.

Do you write in other genres? 

I still dabble in short stories within the romance genre. I feel like I’ve got a really good sci-fi space pirate novel rattling around in my head but I haven’t been able to bring myself to put it on paper yet. 

Who are your influences?

Fleming as I’ve mentioned, I’m also a big fan of Robert Ludlum, Anne Rice, Viola Carr, Emily Bronte, Janet Evanovich, I could go on and on…

Now for some personal questions...

What do you do in your spare time?

I love to hike. I loved the countryside in the UK but here in Canada they literally have mountains you can hike up. Mountains! Grouse Mountain just outside of Vancouver is a hell of a work out. Completely on the other end of the spectrum, I also love to lounge on the beach with a good book and slowly cook.

Do you have any pets? 

I have a cat named Mr. Bojangles. Just the one cat so I have someone to come home to, but at the same time can’t be classed as a crazy cat lady. Not yet at least. 

Inspiring food or drink?

Wine, anything in a rose or something sweet. And Thai food! I love thai food! The hotter the better. 

Favorite place to write?

I hate to be a cliché, but I like to write in coffee shops. You know, those people that sit there with a laptop sipping a fat-free Chai Tea and ignoring everyone else because they’re busy creating a masterpiece? Yes, I’m one of those.

I loved doing this fun interview. Thanks, Tara.

Doesn't she sound fabulous?? I would definitely love to hang out at the beach or pool or in a coffee shop with her. I love those places - I'm at McAlister's right now typing this because my crazy internet went on the blink this morning! But I will leave the hot spicy foods to her! And here's more about her latest release - HAVELOCK!

HAVELOCK by Jane D Everly

Eliana Havelock is a female with no past, whose determination to bring down a Karachi arms dealer catches the attention of the British Secret Intelligence Service. 

MI-6 is currently fractured due to political upheaval with many of its covert programs dissolved or disbanded. When Eliana presents the opportunity to divert an international arms disaster, the head of MI-6 partners her with one of it’s best and brightest, the enigmatic, Connor Blackwell. 

But in a world of secrets and hidden agendas, who can Eliana trust? 

And what, or who, is Eliana really after?

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Now Jane is a little shy, similar to many newer authors, so she uses this saucy photo for her profile pic. Should get some attention just for that, eh?

Thanks to Jane for stopping by and thanks to you all for making her feel welcome.

PS - Don't forget to sign up for my Pop Travel re-release cover reveal and/or Simulation's reveal and release tour!

Here's the FORM. 
FORM is being editted! Sign up July 1!

And make sure to let me know when you have news for me to shout about!