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June 22, 2015
Cruisin’ through books cause books make life worth living with Aly #RileyAmosReviews 6/22/2015 part 3
I think this book is a great book. I felt I lived through this struggle with the character in this book. This book is about a very emotional topic. It was very sad to me at times but I am not sure how to put into words all the other emotions connected with this journey the book took me on. I think this may be an author to watch out for. *I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review* 5/5
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I think this book is a great little and has a great message. School is definitely important in todays world. I wish more kids knew who important I think it is going to be in the future to have a college degree. We work hard in school then we can play hard. * I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review* 5/5
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Tannion Stepping Out by Wayne Elsner
I agree with some others who have read this book. I think this book is better than the first book. I think this is a good action adventure series and the author is good at what he does. I think this book has lots of good bits and pieces to it. Several different twists and turns and it kept me wanting more. I’m sure the next book is the series will be very good also. * I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review* 4/5
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June 21, 2015
DETROIT STREET ART: Z-PARK GARAGE ~ HOW & NOSM
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#RileyAmosReviews, a fellow army brat edition!
You know, looking through these answers, I can’t help but feel that Michael and I have a connection, he’s an army brat, I was an army brat. His stories are based off of games he played with friends and family, so are mine. It’s almost like I’m interviewing myself in some ways! It’s good to know that imagination is alive and well in the world out there.
Michael Young is a graduate of Brigham Young University and Western Governor’s University with degrees in German Teaching, Music, and Instructional Design. Though he grew up traveling the world with his military father, he now lives in Utah with his wife, Jen, and his two sons. Michael enjoys acting in community theater, playing and writing music and spending time with his family. He played for several years with the handbell choir Bells on Temple Square and is now a member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
He is the author of the novels in The Canticle Kingdom Series, The Last Archangel Series, and the Chess Quest Series. His also authors several web serials through BigWorldNetwork.com. He publishes anthologies for charity in his Advent Anthologies series. He has also had work featured in various online and print magazines such as Bards and Sages Quarterly, Mindflights, Meridian, The New Era, Allegory, and Ensign.
Blurb for Book:
Paladin Pawn (Chess Quest Series)
When nerdy eighth-grader Rich Witz unwittingly becomes a paladin, a white knight in training, he is thrust into a world where flunking a test can change the course of history, and a mysterious bully is playing for keeps with his life.
Rich’s grandmother leaves him one thing before disappearing for good—a white chess pawn with his initials engraved on it. The pawn marks him as the next in an ancient line of white knights. He must prove himself in a life-or-death contest against his nemesis, a dark knight in training. With the ghost of an ancestor for his guide, he has seven days to complete four tasks of valor before his nemesis does, or join his guide in the realm of the dead.
Social Media
Social Media Links:
Site: www.writermike.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/authormichaelyoung
Twitter: www.twitter.com/mdybyu
1. What do you do to keep your spirits up through a bad review?
I try not to go out of my way to look for reviews. I find that you can take things way too personally. I just always try to do my best and let people say what they will. If I do see a bad review, I do the same thing I do with a rejection: I let myself have 24 to feel bad, and then move on by writing something new, or making a new submission.
2. What has been your greatest inspiration for writing your story?
In this story, I was inspired by the imaginative games my siblings and I acted out while we were growing up. I was the sort of Master of Ceremonies, and we were each a different kind of knight. We would often act out our adventures on our large trampoline, which made it much easier to do awesome action sequences. With this one, I thought “What if a young person really were a knight? What would that look like?”
3. Are there any people you feel need a shout out for supporting you?
My wife and kids, for sure. They are the ones who allow my continued participation in all sorts of writerly events such as conferences, book signings, and even just the day to day writing that I need to get done.
4. Has self-publishing taught you any lessons that you feel will help you in life?
One of the best lessons that I have learned from self-publishing is that attention to detail is important, especially as you are putting a team together to help you work on a project. The more you think about the details, and the better the final product is going to be. That is going to put you ahead of many others who don’t take the time.
and last, What’s your favorite color?
I’m a blue man, myself.
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June 18, 2015
4th of July free book blast!!! #SupportIndieAuthors #RRBC #IARTG #ASMSG #IAN1 #FreeBooks #Kindle #Mustread
So, I don’t know if I’ve told you guys this yet, but a few friends and I are offering up some books for free on the 4th of July. I’ve read most of these authors and I can vouch that they are good books. I have to take the time to thank Charles Hash for putting this together, at least one of us indie authors has this organization thing down! Be sure to check these amazing authors out! And if you’re an indie author that would like to be included, get a hold of Charles Hash on Goodreads before the 20th, and we’ll add you to the list!
Dwayne Fry:
The Asphalt Carpet – http://goo.gl/QJWC9E
Cliche – http://goo.gl/2glfgD
Dr. Frenzzee’s Wondrous Contraption – http://goo.gl/BVQxVG
A Ghost On The Lawn – http://goo.gl/5KjxEC
Mr. Meeker – http://goo.gl/QjAisw
Old Pops’ Last Beer – http://goo.gl/gIA9lZ
Very White Jesus
Charles Hash:
Nascent Decay – http://goo.gl/8EQwgb
The Nightmare Virus: Desperation – http://goo.gl/qcmN9U
The Nightmare Virus: Slow Burn – http://goo.gl/ugB2Eh
Promises of Eden – http://goo.gl/ackpkb
Transcendence – http://goo.gl/3dG8hF
Blood in the Water – http://goo.gl/jrdCMj
Riley Westbrook:
Breath of Titans Trilogy, Smashwords – https://goo.gl/APkfdt
Kellie McAllen:
Soulmates – http://goo.gl/cFctjU
Christina McMullen:
Past Life Strife – http://goo.gl/wTa28P
Kind of Like Life – http://goo.gl/PFrSTa
V.M. Sawh:
Hontas – goo.gl/l5xwbo
Ann Livi Andrews:
The Two Lands: Return – http://goo.gl/Csj0ge
Crimson Mistress – http://goo.gl/MbNS3C
Jack – http://goo.gl/xvN7OJ
Em – http://goo.gl/Nz8KLm
Dakota – http://goo.gl/lCH6Di
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June 17, 2015
Jurassic Kitty
Lmao
Originally posted on Anibundel: Pop Culturess:
Someone finally found a way to get me to go see Jurassic movies. Replace the dinosaurs with kittens!
Check out more pics made by Imgur user pinkahboo, below!
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June 16, 2015
Cruisin’ through books cause books make life worth living with Aly #RileyAmosReviews 6/16/2015 part 4!
I think this Paranormal romance was a good book. I believed the characters had real typical teenager problems. I didn’t move around at all when I was younger so I have nothing to compare this too. But I did feel I was going through what these characters were going through. * I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review* 4/5
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Helen the Transartist by Anita Stairs-Oberlick
I thought this book was great for any age. I enjoyed a change in what I usually read. This book kept me reading to the last page. I think my niece would enjoy this book. I will have to tell her about it! I thought the main character was smart, kind and someone my niece night enjoy reading more about. * I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review* 4/5
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Cruisin’ through books cause books make life worth living with Aly #RileyAmosReviews 6/16/2015 part 2!
I was not around in the 60s but I can tell by this book times were sometimes tough for all. This book is about racial tension in the 1960’s usually from teenage boys point of view. I don’t really understand the times myself having not lived them but I did and still do feel bad for some of America’s past. I think we are working every day to help improve racial attitudes. * I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review* 4/5
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