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Another wonderful book is FREE...read now for details!!!

I posted recently about a wonderful book that I'd read and reviewed entitled, "Get Psyched" by Janet McLaughlin. This lovely book is about a teenager named Zoey whom is about to compete in a cheerleading competition, and with all the pressure she already has in competing upon her, she has another pressure most teens don't have...being psychic...

This book is entertaining for readers of all ages and I am thrilled to share that it is available for download for FREE, but only for a couple of days so act fast! It is wonderful and I know you'll enjoy it as much as I did!

http://www.amazon.com/Get-Psyched-ebo...

You'll love today's Friday Freebie...

You are going to love today's Friday Freebie Download. It's "Ethan's Story: My Life with Autism"...a truly heartwarming book about the eight year old Ethan, and his life with Autism. Be sure to download this book, but remember how Friday Freebie works: you may only download for free TODAY! Click the link and download your copy now :)

http://www.amazon.com/Ethans-Story-Li...

Another wonderful book by Julia Dweck...and you can read it today for FREE, but hurry...it's only today!

Hi lovers of books and all things written ! I hope you're all enjoying learning about fellow authors and thier magical books. I love hearing that a book is available...especially when the author is one I've read before and loved. So, I was thrilled in learning the author, Julia Dweck, I've just blogged about already has a new book available. I read her newest book, "Scram-Pire" and loved it just as much as the first I've read. This story is about a young boy/vampire named Bud, and Bud isn't any ordinary vampire. He is so loveable and just wants to fit in, and you simply cannot help but fall in love with him! I would love to see Bud in his own series, as the book ended way too quickly because I loved it that much! If you missed out on checking out this wonderful author before...act now as this amazing book is available to download for FREE, but only for today so hurry and get it!

http://www.amazon.com/Scram-Pire-Kite...

Julia Dweck

A wonderful collection of books by a wonderful author!

Hello again everyone! I've had such a joy lately reading some amazing books, and most of you have learned by now that if I read something I think is wonderful that I share because I think you also should read these amazing books!
The latest book/author I've come across is by Julia Dweck, and it is entitled, "Janie and the Magic Box Christmas." I was delighted to read this fun, creative book and in fact enjoyed the book so much that I read it twice-something I rarely do! I even called my five year old in the room to read it to her, and she smiled as I read each page. It is so wonderful for children as the rhyme scheme plays fame to the imagination and smoothes easily from the beginning to the end. After reading this book, I researched Julia Dweck's work and websites and found that it looks like all of her books are as amazing as this one. With that being said, I know what I'll be reading to my kids...what will you be reading?

Stop by the link below on Amazon and download this book for you Kindle or e-reader, and enjoy her other books as well. Also, pay a visit to her website and stay connected with any future stories of Julia's.

http://www.facebook.com/juliadweckbooks
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...

I've also listed a couple of places you can see her books. Enjoy!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009...



Julia Dweck

I am "psyched" about this book..."Get Psyched" by Janet Mclaughlin!

As an author, I not only get the opportunity to meet other authors, but occasionally I have the luxury to read thier books and review them. I have read so many great books lately, but one of my newest favorites is, "Get Psyched" by Janet Mclaughlin. This book is wonderful...the story line is entertaining from page one, and it is so easy to become attached to the character, Zoey and her best friend, Becca. I love that Zoey is psychic, and what she "sees" that is about to happen brings her character to life even more as she discovers how to help those she cares about most. I also love that this book is the first, so that I will get to hopefully enjoy the second and more if there are more after that. I def. recommend that everyone with a young daughter read this to her. It's not about cheerleading though that is a huge part of the story...it's about the toughness of the sport, and what girls go through besides trying to be the best at that sport. Truly touching.

http://www.amazon.com/Get-Psyched-ebo...

This week's FRIDAY FREEBIE is...

This week's Friday Freebie is the book, 'Destine' by Katherine Polillo. It's one in a trilogy by this wonderful Anchor Group Author. Click here to read and excerpt and download today only for FREE!!!

http://www.amazon.com/Destine-The-Wat...

FREEBIE FRIDAY IS HERE AGAIN!!

Hey there fellow authors/readers/friends...Freebie Friday is here again! I know you are probably familiar with how this works now. So, I will make this short and sweet: you want to read a great book? Download this incredible book TODAY ONLY for FREE!!! No strings attached...here's the link!

http://www.amazon.com/Brown-House-Vis...

My dad , My Butterfly

Most of you who know me either personally, or through my writings know I talk a lot about my mom who passed away four years ago. With that being said, it hit me this morning that I spend so much time talking about the loss of my mom, that it left little time to talk about my dad. When I was growing up, my dad was my extra shoulder. Mama was the strict one actually, the one who spanked, who grounded, who scared the living daylights out of me. I laugh now, but if I did something wrong, I would panic knowing the b-jesus was about to get slapped out of my booty. My mom was the punisher indeed in my household, and my dad was the one who spanked me once then cried. That should tell you a lot. If I got in trouble, I knew daddy would be there to hug and let me hang my little head on to cry saying, "it's okay baby." As I grew up, of course I knew better than to cross either one of my parents and simply wanted to make them proud. Mama and daddy became two of my rocks as I grew from a crazy teenanger into a woman, and they would suffer with me as I faced lost loves, bad decisions and everything in between. But the good memories thankfully linger better than the ones where I made mistakes. I recall just about every Christmas morning, where my dad would head to the coffee pot, scratching his armpits and my mama would say, "be patient. You can open presents after daddy gets his first cup of coffee." I recall the excitement of birthdays and how much we put into every single one. I recall many nights of hiding out in my room talking on the phone or hanging with friends...something I now wish I'd spent less time doing and more time hanging with my parents. I suppose somehow when we are growing up we don't realize until a certain point in life that things don't last forever. How I wish sometimes I could go back and just sit and talk to mama and daddy and really listen. I wish I could help mama with dinner more, and help daddy outside. But I can't wish, which brings me to my point today. My daddy came over this morning for coffee and a crossword. We have this tradition of getting together and working a crossword, but having him at my house and talking and laughing somehow today it hit me that this man...my dad...was so special. I have always loved my dad. We've always been close, but at certain times in life you realize the importance of the people in your life. I tear up thinking how much he really means to me. I tell him every day that I love him because I know life is not forever, yet I pray to God he really knows the depth of my love. My dad and I will again take our daddy/daughter trip to Georgia this Fall and visit my mama's grave and go to a football game as we do every year. I pray now that he knows how thankful I am for being able to do that, and how much this special time means. My mama and daddy were married for most of my life. When my mama died four years ago, a part of my daddy's heart died. I was with him most everyday and though I was in such a state of sadness over her loss, part of that hurt was over watching him cry for her. Growing up you see, my dad could always make the pain I experienced lessen. Yet here I was, feeling hopeless for this man I idolized. Though I spent a lot of time with him, nothing I could say or do could give him his smile back...a smile I'd seen for years that he lost the day mama died. That was until he found that love was possible again, and that is the love of Anne. Anne and my dad and mom and Anne's husband had all known one another for over forty years, and after my mama died...about a year later Anne and my dad reconnected. Anne's former husband had passed away also, and a new love story found its place between my dad and Anne. If you had asked me growing up if I could picture my daddy with anyone but my mom, I'd say no way. Absolutely not. My mama was an inticral part of my life. We were best friends. I spent several days per week with her, and even helped take care of her when she became ill. But with Anne, it was like a new spirit had been lifted with dad and myself. She gave him his smile back, and for that I could never repay her. I can't further explain how much I love my dad, or how greatful I am he is not alone. Many days, dad would come to my house and my heart would hang heavy when he would leave to go back to what was his and my mama's house. But when my daddy left today, it hit me that I needed to take a moment and show gratitude for the people in my life. There are too many people for me to mention as I would take all day, so today I focus on my daddy, and pray he knows deep down how much he is truly loved.

FRIDAY FREEBIE IS HERE AGAIN!@!!

I know you're all loving these Friday Freebie's as much as I am! I am so thankful to have been signed with this amazing publishing company, Anchor Group. They indeed provide more than the average pubisher...they are truly a group of "anchors" for one another...everyone from the publisher, the editor and the authors are making this experience the best I've ever had. As an added bonus, I have the inside scoop to know when the amazing authors within Anchor Group offer a day where you can download thier books...for FREE! Today's wonderful book is magical. Simply looking at the cover makes you want to dive in and read...read this excerpt directly from the book: "Jen is looking forward to spending an entire summer studying abroad on a cruise ship and she knows the experience will change her life. Then she sees something she wasn't supposed to see, something she can't explain. Jen finds herself thrust into a world she never knew existed and her life will change more than she imagined. That is, if she can survive the dangers lurking on the ship."

Simply click on the link below, download for FREE and enjoy!!!!
Until next time...happy writing and reading!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008...


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A wonderful series of books...

I don't know about you, but I'm assuming that since you are members of Goodreads, that you probably love books as much as I do. I love when I find a great book, but even more when I find a book in a series, because then I know that not only have I become attached to the characters, but that I also can continue on with them in their journey through each book. You see, I cannot stand for a great book to end. I become involved with each character and my imagination runs wild picturing everything. So when I read a great book and it's over, and there's no continuation, I almost feel like I'm left hanging...wanting more. Well, I am happy to report that I have just read a wonderful book that is in a series and although I was sad when it ended, I calmed myself down knowing there will be another. I'm talking about "Embrace" within the Gryphon Series by Stacey Rourke. Mrs. Rourke provides us with wonderful detail within this book letting us become intimate with each character, although my favorite characters at the moment are Celeste-the young girl with wonderful wit; and the grandma is a hoot. Who doesn't want to read a book that provides humor/sarcasm/wit/suspense/thrill/romance...I could go on and on. So as I sit and recommend this book to everyone, I will anxiously await the third book in the series. But you should read the first two: The Conduit and Embrace. Fantastic.