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June 20, 2016

Blog Tour! With Kristin Smith — Check Out the Latest Excerpt!

I’m celebrating the release of my new fantasy adventure novel, Trouble By Any Other Name, the sequel to Lady, Thy Name Is Trouble!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Father’s Day weekend! I had a fun time spending the day with my Dad and Mom, playing games, watching a movie, and getting some work done. Special times to treasure.

And now on to the blog tour!

Last week I shared an excerpt from the beginning of the book. I hope you’ll join me today at , where I’m sharing a poignant s...

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Published on June 20, 2016 05:46

June 15, 2016

Blog Tour! With Leandra Wallace — Read an Excerpt and See the Coolest Castle Photo Ever!

I’m celebrating the release of my new fantasy adventure novel, Trouble By Any Other Name, the sequel to Lady, Thy Name Is Trouble!

Today I’m visiting Leandra Wallace with an excerpt from the beginning of the story. She asked me to send some photos of the characters and setting along with it. While searching for a location photo, I found an image of one of the most beautiful castles I’ve ever seen. I would so love to go inside and see the rest of it. Stop by Leandra’s place to check it out![image error]

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Published on June 15, 2016 06:58

June 14, 2016

Blog Tour! With Michelle Athy — Unforgettable Characters! And Cover Reveal for L.G. Keltner’s Self-Help 101 or: How to Survive a Bombardment With Minimal Injury

I’m celebrating the release of my new fantasy adventure novel, Trouble By Any Other Name, the sequel to Lady, Thy Name Is Trouble!

Over the years I’ve “met” thousands of characters in books, movies, and TV. A good number of them didn’t stick in my memory, like people passing in a crowd. We spent time together for a few hours while the story lasted, but once it was done the characters faded into obscurity. But a magical few of them stayed with me, forever etched in my memory. What is it that m...

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Published on June 14, 2016 07:08

June 13, 2016

Blog Tour! At Lidy Wilks’ Place — How It All Began!

I’m celebrating the release of my new fantasy adventure novel, Trouble By Any Other Name, the sequel to Lady, Thy Name Is Trouble!

When I asked Lidy Wilks over at Paving My Author’s Road what type of guest post she would like for the blog tour, she said she liked origin stories. What was the inspiration behind my book? Swing over there today to find out the original creative spark that inspired my stories. Hope to see you there!

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Published on June 13, 2016 06:05

June 11, 2016

Blog Tour! Saturday Sampler with Diane Burton!

I’m celebrating the release of my new fantasy adventure novel, Trouble By Any Other Name, the sequel to Lady, Thy Name Is Trouble!

Today I’m visiting Diane Burton with an excerpt from the book for her Saturday Sampler series. If you like a little romance with your adventures, be sure to check it out. See you there![image error]

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Published on June 11, 2016 05:13

June 10, 2016

Celebrate the Small Things!

Celebrate the Small Things is a weekly celebration created by VikLit and now hosted by Lexa Cain to celebrate the happenings of the week, however small or large. You can learn all about it and sign up for it here. CelebrateSmallThings_Badge

I went to the independent bookstores that had been carrying Book 1 and asked if they’d consider carrying Book 2. They all said yes! Now I can celebrate having two books on store shelves. Whoo hoo!:) (Photos to come!)

More celebrations —

School is almost out. Summer vacation begins...
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Published on June 10, 2016 07:22

June 9, 2016

Blog Tour! Creating Worlds with Anna Simpson!

I’m celebrating the release of my new fantasy adventure novel, Trouble By Any Other Name, the sequel to Lady, Thy Name Is Trouble!

Have you ever thought about creating your own worlds to go with your stories? It may sound overwhelming, but if you take things step by step, you’ll be amazed at the fascinating, complex worlds you can build. I’m sharing some great tips and links for world building over at Anna Simpson’s blog, Elements of Emaginette. Don’t forget to stop by and say Hi!

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Published on June 09, 2016 05:26

June 8, 2016

Blog Tour! At WordDreams with Jacqui Murray — My Worst Nightmare

I’m celebrating the release of my new fantasy adventure novel, Trouble By Any Other Name, the sequel to Lady, Thy Name Is Trouble!

On Monday, I shared my new dream. Do you want to hear about my worst nightmare? Come visit Jacqui Murray’s WordDreams and read about the self-publishing nightmare that happened to me.

I hope it never happens to any other authors out there.

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Published on June 08, 2016 08:37

June 6, 2016

Blog Tour! With Alex J. Cavanaugh!

I’m celebrating the release of my new fantasy adventure novel, Trouble By Any Other Name, the sequel to Lady, Thy Name Is Trouble! Today I’m visiting Ninja Captain Alex J. Cavanaugh, where I share my new dream and try to decide what actors would play my main characters.

Stop by and join in the fun![image error]

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Published on June 06, 2016 03:38

June 3, 2016

Celebrate the Small Things! And Blog Tour at Elizabeth Seckman’s!

Celebrate the Small Things is a weekly celebration created by VikLit and now hosted by Lexa Cain to celebrate the happenings of the week, however small or large. You can learn all about it and sign up for it here. CelebrateSmallThings_Badge

Today I’m over at Elizabeth Seckman’s blog, celebrating my new book release with some of my favorite inspirational quotes. Don’t forget to stop by and share your favorite quotes!

What else am I celebrating? National Donut Day!! National Donut Day is celebrated on the first Friday i...

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Published on June 03, 2016 06:21