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February 8, 2016
The Hometown Hazard: Review + Excerpt + Giveaway
Jules Coronado has been away from her hometown for almost a decade but when an intruder breaks in to her childhood home, she finds herself coming back. Changes evidently took place in her small town, including her childhood best friend’s younger brother, Kip – now tall, slightly scruffed, all grown up and caught climbing into their garden wall.
Kip Villamor has a mission and despite Jules’ doubts, they team up: going on fieldtrips, tackling unsuspecting men, and trespassing offices to dig up dirt. But Jules has secrets of her own, one that might be exposed – unless she keeps her walls up. But climbing walls are Kip’s forte, remember?
Will her secrets keep her on his side, or will it force her to disappear again?
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About Dawn Lanuza
Dawn Lanuza started writing stories when she was just a kid (they weren’t good or even finished). She works for the music industry by day and writes meet cutes and snappy comebacks by night. ‘The Boyfriend Backtrack’ is her first book. She currently lives with her family and an adopted dog.
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Review:
Racq Says: 5 stars! I love it! I like the way Dawn choose every scene. Mystery plus romance is an intelligent decision I guess! This is a must have! I can relate to Jules since I have that longing to visit our hometown every year. Grab your copy now!
Excerpt:
I sat next to him but kept a good distance between us. He studied me for a minute then sighed, “We’re on the same team, you know.”I gave him a confused look.
“We’re after the same thing. So stop treating me like the enemy.”
A grimace formed on my face, “We are so not after the same thing.”
As if interrupting my thoughts, Kip interjected, “I’m rooting for your dad too. You’re protecting him. That’s why you found yourself looking for Elise Cabrera.” He paused for a minute before saying, “I’ve got a head start so you’re going to keep bumping next to me if you push through.”
I blinked, taking in what he said. He was right. He’s got a good head start. Whatever I find, he probably already knew.
“You know what they say, ‘if you can’t beat them, join them’?” Kip gave me a side glance.
Still not sure of what direction to take, I cupped my face and leaned my elbow on my lap. A part of me wants to say no right away because what he’s doing is bound to get him in trouble. But I was also getting curious. I wanted to know what this was about. Maybe my dad didn’t know about the whole thing. Maybe he ought to know.
I wrinkled my nose, “Fine.”
He paused for a minute then let out a laugh, “Wow. Did I just win my first argument?” I didn’t say anything back and just kept my face straight. “Do you know what this means?”
“It means less rash actions from you, more sensible ones from me,” I bit back. “And if we’re gonna do something wrong, we might as well do it right.”
Kip let out a snicker, eyes flicking back to me. “That’s…” He shook his head, smiling to himself.
“Less running too, I’m hoping,” I added.
He cleared his throat, “Just…one rule.”
“There are rules?” My voice hitched an octave higher.
“One,” He emphasized, like I haven’t been listening to him all along. “And you’re the one who’s all about the rules and the law and the plan. I thought you’d be psyched about this.”
Exasperated, I nodded, waving my hand as if saying, fine.
Kip shifted and caught my eye, lips tight, jaw clenching. “Don’t do anything behind my back. I’m going to have to trust you, okay? Maybe you should do the same for me too.”
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February 7, 2016
#RacqAt32 Happy 32nd Birthday to me!
another birthday treat!
Free Ebooks on buqo!
Second Sight to Forever and Encyclopedia Mystique!
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Racquel Sarah A. Castro
My Birthday Treat: Free eBook When Fate Speaks Big Time
February 8! I am turning 32 tomorrow. As a gift for those I love, YOU, I am going to give FREE eBook. Yes! You can get When Fate Speaks Big Time from Feb. 8 to 9 for free! Get it and become a Green Ribbon Campaign Advocate! Help me in spreading Cerebral Palsy awareness by giving it a review on Amazon, GoodReads, and Smashwords. You can also blog about it and tweet me @rsacastro017 or post it on my Author page.
I will be compiling your blogs and book reviews soon.
Thank you!
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Racquel Sarah A. Castro
February 3, 2016
Princess in Yellow Ribbon: MY #SPARKNA story
My #sparkna story will be available soon on your leading eBook stores! ARC copies to be distributed a month before the release (June 2016). I have decided to release it a year after the workshop because I have to wait for the decision first. Patience is a virtue.
In June 2016, feel free to message me for your ARC request. You just have to blog about it and/or rate it on GoodReads. Send me the link of your blog/review for compilation. Simple right? Thank you!
But for now, I need to prepare for my next class!
February 2, 2016
January 29, 2016
Gratefulness Overload
Today, I am so overwhelmed!
HeistClub Bundles Go Live on buqo!
HeistClub on Top Charts!
Ground Volunteering for Basics Global
75th birthday of Inay
Submitted manuscript for another opportunity
Submitted manuscript for #BayongNgKuting
Dux’s New Career Path
An unexpected Blessing!
Visited a bookstore!
Our mentor, Mina, for opening a lot of opportunities for us
Start focusing for #romanceclass2016
Yeyet has always been there to help
Tin spent time reading and correcting my MS
Amae and Mark suggested what i could improve in my story
Magsi is my night buddy.
My JustWritePH, BuqoYA, SparkNA, HeistClub, BayongNgKuting,WriteBreakUpSongsAbout Classmates!
Good day! God Bless!
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Racquel Sarah A. Castro
January 28, 2016
#HEISTCLUB Fear Hide Run
The long wait is finally over! #HeistClub Bundles are now available on BUQO DIGITAL BookStore!
What is HeistClub?
HeistClub is an online writing class that will expect you to write a crime fiction short story from October to November 2015.
We learned from the best crime fiction novelists.
Now These are the Bundles!
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#HeistClub: Why We Run
Bayawak’s Trail by Justine Camacho-Tajonera
The Fraud Hunter Book 1: Chasing an ATM Schemer by Racquel Sarah A. Castro
The Retreat by Yeyet Soriano
Come With Me by Michael Recto
Inertia by Sette Luis
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Bayawak’s Trail by Justine Camacho-Tajonera
Marian Malabanan is an anthropology graduate student who just wants to study Manuvu folklore when she becomes embroiled in a murder, or what she considers an assassination, and with the Manuvus’ struggle with a paramilitary group in the hinterlands of Bislig, Surigao del Sur. Far away from friends and family, she can only rely on two people: Nanette Mamaril, her host and a local congresswoman; and the mysterious Gregoire Durant, a photographer and fellow anthropologist, who helps her navigate the dangerous minefield of Lumad ancestral lands and who advises her to keep quiet. Far away from friends and family, she can only rely on a few people: her host, a local congresswoman Nanette Mamaril;, and the mysterious Gregoire Durant, a photographer and fellow anthropologist, who helps her navigate the dangerous minefield of Lumad ancestral lands and who advisesing her to keep quiet. Can Marian figure out who was really behind the murder and would she live to tell her story? Or will her headstrong nature get her buried alongside the murder victims?
The Fraud Hunter Book 1: Chasing an ATM Schemer by Racquel Sarah A. Castro
Gabe Jacinto is assigned to capture a lady ATM Schemer, Teri Francisco. When Teri heard that he was dating the beautiful Carrie Rios, she plots on using her to trap the fraud hunter. Will Gabe risk his life and money to save Carrie even though he knows her true identity?
The Retreat by Yeyet Soriano
What would you be willing to do to get a deal with the biggest publishing company in the Philippines, which can guarantee local and international distribution and up to a million pesos in cash?
The challenge is to write a true-to-life crime story set in the Philippines that you have first-hand knowledge on. At least 75 percent of the manuscript needs to be completed within thirty days. You have to be willing to go on a week-long writers’ retreat in an undisclosed location to discuss your manuscript and be critiqued by the other participants and, afterward, revise and edit for publication.
The catch: You can’t tell anyone about the entire thing. There is no electronic trail—the invitation and follow-up are done in person by a messenger. You need to sign a nondisclosure agreement and a release, which basically removes any responsibility from the organizers whatever happens to you. You are not allowed to bring any gadgets to the retreat, meaning you will be completely cut off.
So . . . are you game?
Come With Me by Michael Recto
My name is Moira. I just turned 10. And I also want to turn 11, 12, and 13 too if I can. I couldn’t wish for anything more. I don’t want to meet Nanay yet. She already left us. It made Tatay and me lonely. I don’t want him to be lonely anymore. I don’t want to leave him yet. It makes him sad that I am always in pain. I don’t want him to be sad anymore. I don’t want to cry anymore. Tito Ador and Tita Mena also love me. I don’t want them to be afraid anymore whenever my chest hurts and I vomit blood. They all want to help me get well. I want to help them too so that I can get well. They help me convince my friends to come with me so that I can live. They are such nice friends. They give me their organs so that I don’t have to be sick anymore. My friends are the best.
It’s ok my friends. You can go on ahead to Heaven. Say hi to Nanay for me when you see her.
Can you help me?
I’m not a bad person. I just want to live.
Come with me.
Inertia by Sette Luis
Simon de Sel had always known he was adopted. When a dead woman named him emergency contact, he begins to question the truths he grew up with and his loyalty to the family who adopted him.
January 23, 2016
Amae Dechavez Reviews When Fate Speaks Big Time
The story reflects a regular yet extraordinary woman of strength of character as she lives a rather happy, normal life with her friends, co-workers, and family and community members, but in a way that she will inspire you too – and that is not because she’s “different” but rather special. Reese is witty, cute, smart, career-driven, and most of all, she has a golden heart.
-Amae Dechavez
Full Review: http://amaeauthor.blogspot.com/2016/01/when-fate-speaks-big-time-by-racquel.html
Thank you amae! This review means so much to me :)
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