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A Bewitching Monday

GUEST POST: THE WITCHES OF WILDWOOD: CAPE MAY HORROR STORIES AND OTHER SCARY TALES FROM THE JERSEY SHORE BY MARK CURRAN
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Interview + Giveaway: My Angel by Alanea Alder
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Interview - Karina’s Silver Shoes by Denise Marques Leitao
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A Chance to Love a Highlander
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Sex, witchcraft, and rock and roll - Rise of the Nephilim: A Blackmoore Prequel by Marcus James
http://mythicalbooks.blogspot.ro/2017...

The Boys of Brighton M. Tasia
http://www.booknerdramblings.com/2017...

Virtual Book Tour For KARINA'S SILVER SHOES By Denise Marques Leitao
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Red Dot Shot by Kramer Elkman
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Handbook for Mortals by Lani Sarem
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Book Blitz: A Chance to Love a Highlander by S.R. Mitchell
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The Accalia by H.L. Girton
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Cashed Out - Book Tour and Giveaway
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Beyond The Rules
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Guardian Unforgiven by Nollen Bradley Tour & Giveaway
http://eskimoprincess.blogspot.com/20...

Red Dot Shot by Kramer Elkman

Red Dot ShotKramer Elkman
Genre: Memoir
Publisher: Xlibris
Date of Publication: February 12, 2016
ISBN: 9781514454787
Number of pages: 127Word Count:  50,000-60,000
This is a true story that is as bizarre as it is perplexing.
Book Description:
Things happen for a reason, or so I am told. The events described in this book actually happened. This story is real. The explanations for the bizarre happenings will probably be as confusing to you as they are to me.
Embark with me on this journey-my quest to find answers and obtain closure for the unresolved issues that occurred and stayed unresolved for five decades.
This story is much more than an incredible hunt; it goes much deeper than that.Join me in my search for truth.
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Book Trailer: https://youtu.be/AZMVJQfDFi8
Book Trailer: https://youtu.be/3pdljOlF-WQ
Excerpt-
Introduction
There are many instances in life when we may wonder if we made the right choice when we came to a crossroads. Different outcomes occur, depending on the path chosen.I chose a certain journey, and I encountered many obstacles along the way. In a way, however, I feel as though the journey chose me.   I believe that things happen for a reason, although I am not quite sure why.This book is based on a true story; every event described actually took place and the quotes are verbatim. I have heard it said that truth is stranger than fiction. In that case, this story is very strange indeed.Rarely are good stories about good things. Most stories are about struggles between good and not-so-good. Conflict and strife make for good reading. People react to different situations differently. This story will show you how I reacted to mine. There is a significant message that I must tell. The story is true, but I have changed the names of the people involved to protect their privacy.Now, put your trays in the upright position and fasten your seatbelts.
You are in for a very bumpy ride!
About the Author:
I have heard it said that we are products of our environment. If that is the case, I consider myself in my own microclimate. Choices between right and wrong must be made, especially at one's crossroads. If it doesn't feel right, it is probably wrong. I try to think outside the box, even though I have felt like I have been trapped inside one. I live for life and the excitement it brings each day. I try to not let the events of the past cloud my experiences, even though there is still some residual effect. Learning and growing from my experiences is my ultimate goal, as well as to share those experiences with others. I am elated to share this story with you. I hope it will bring a sense of assurance that no matter what your situation brings, answers can be found if you look for them.
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Release Day Blitz A Chance to Love a Highlander by S.R. Mitchell

A Chance to Love a HighlanderHighland Chance SeriesBook 3S.R. Mitchell
Genre: Historical Paranormal Romance
Cover Artist: Letitia at RBAdesigns
Book Description:
Elle was nothing like her sweet sister Anna and she never really expected to be. She enjoys what men can do for her.
She'd screwed up big time when she'd accidentally caused her sisters fall into the waters overboard, but at the same time it began their greatest adventure.
When Elle finds herself in the ghostly way--dead-- everything is put into perspective, but that will not change the feelings she has grown for one man even though she believes him forever lost to her.
Elle and Mikel have more in common than she realized.
They are both in for a surprise of epic proportions and only time will write their ending...


Excerpt:
~*~
            Elle couldn’t sleep. She tossed and turned, which only got her tangled up in the bedding. Between thinking about the fight and then the kiss, her brain wouldn’t shut off. It was filled with Mikel and worry about what to do.

            He wanted her, but he was holding back, and it infuriated her. He knew she wanted him.

            But how could she explain everything to him? This was a different time. He would think she was crazy or worse. Being a ghost was nothing she wanted to experience again anytime soon, but she’d made the stupid mistake of bearing all her emotions to Mikel.

            Elle sighed and untangled the bedding from her body. She paced the room but couldn’t stop her mind from wandering back to Mikel. Maybe she’d go down to the kitchens and find something to munch on. She didn’t eat much before bed, and now she was hungry. She quickly dressed and snuck from her room. The castle at night was a tad creepy, and Elle found herself wandering around in the darkness, but she knew the corridors like the back of her hand. In an odd way, it was comforting to roam as she’d done in the past. She’d been able to explore at her leisure without ever being noticed.

~*~
            Mikel watched her run the small ball of soap Anna had made her over her beautifully soft skin. The scent of flowers wafted into the air, adding another level of appeal.

            He couldn’t pull his eyes from her. She was stunning.

            Her wet skin did nothing to quail the rising temperature in his blood that caused his loins to twitch with need. The need to touch her, feel her, kiss her.

            The bath had been brought up not long before he’d come in with the idea to join her. Steam from the boiled water wafted around Elle, adding to her lure, enticing Mikel closer without realizing his feet were moving.

            She turned then, their eyes meeting, and a smile broke across her face, making his heart ache along with his body with need for her. He loved this woman with all his heart, and he would never grow tired of showing how much he loved her. He would cherish her body and soul.

            “I wanted to wait for you, but the water was so nice and hot.” Elle giggled, sitting up slightly in the water so the tops of her breasts hovered above the water, giving him a tantalizing view. She knew exactly what she was doing as she continued to run the soap over her skin. Her eyes dropped to his tented kilt and she expelled the sensual sound of an excited and content woman. “Are you coming in to join me, or are you just going to stand there and watch me? This water will not stay nice and hot forever.”

            Mikel smiled devilishly. He quickly removed his kilt and shirt before joining her in the hot water. He’d thought it ridiculous when his oldest brother Connor had the tub made, but now he was glad. It was plenty large enough for two. Her hands began to roam over his body with the soap as she pretended to wash him, every inch of him, but he knew what she was doing, and she’d pay for it shortly. He turned so they faced each other and realized he would never tire of this. He was content, and he could see in her eyes all the emotions she held in her heart, knowing she felt the same way.

            “I missed you today,” she said quietly as she tossed the soap onto the floor. She ran her hands up his strong thighs as she leaned in to press a kiss to his lips. He growled deep in his chest. “Mine,” he whispered in a deep, throaty voice next to her ear before nipping at her neck. The strength she felt from him made her tingle. This was where she wanted to be. This was her home. She longed for this every night. She let her hands slide over his body, revelling in the feel of him. She loved how her touch turned him on so quickly.

            Mikel hissed as she caressed him and threatened to undo him. “Lass,” he moaned as she gripped him tightly.

            His hand found her heat and she moaned in return. They lavished each other’s body with attention. His blood pounded in his ears as her delicate hand found his hard flesh again and guided him to where she wanted him most.

            He was all too happy to oblige.

About the Author:
I am a Texas born wife, mother, and writer! I write words to enchant your soul and fill your heart with love.  I write Historical Romance, Historical Paranormal Romance, and Contemporary Paranormal Romance.
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Interview - Karina’s Silver Shoes by Denise Marques Leitao

What inspired your story?

The lack of female characters in a lot of traditional fantasy and fairy tales. 

Did you always want to be a writer? If not what did you want to be?

Yes, I’ve been writing stories since I was a child. What made me want to be a writer was not the pleasure in creating stories, but seeing other people’s pleasure in reading my work. It really means something. 

When did you first consider yourself a “writer”?

When I was admitted to a Creative Writing program. But really, I don’t think it’s a good thing. What makes a person a writer is writing and publishing. A Creative Writing program is a place where you can tell people you are a writer without ever trying to publish stuff. I’m not criticizing the program, just the fact that I think writing and publishing is what makes us writers. 


What were your goals as an author and have any of them come true?

My goal is to write and publish at least 10 novels and to have some income from writing so that I have more time for writing. I will achieve this goal in 10 years or earlier. 

Now that you have a feel for the publishing world, would you do anything different if you had to do it all over again?

I would have started writing for publishing earlier. 

What genres do you normally write in?

Sci-Fi, fantasy, magic realism, YA. 


Karina’s Silver Shoes     Denise Marques Leitao
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Publisher: Sparkly Wave
Date of Publication: September 18th, 2017
ISBN:  9781775063711ASIN: B074T8RFWX
Number of pages: 250Word Count: 70k
Tagline: She’s got the fate of a kingdom in her hands—or rather, in her shoes.
Book Description:
When two princesses ask Karina to go to Whyland, a kingdom in a parallel dimension, to destroy her fascinating and potentially evil silver shoes, of course Karina accepts. Who would refuse a free trip to an alternate world?
Advised by a wise master and threatened by a beautiful stepmother, Karina goes on a journey with a princess to defeat a powerful witch. But Whyland is nothing like she expected. Karina finds herself stuck in a kingdom she doesn’t understand, with no clue on who to trust. Before saving anyone, she’d better save herself—if she figures out how.
From Brazilian / Canadian writer Denise Marques Leitao comes Karina’s Silver Shoes, a teen parody of fantasy and fairy-tale tropes with many female characters, friendships between girls and women, and some subtle romance.   If you like to read about strong girls and women, you’ve found your book.
Amazon
Excerpt 2
They seemed to have forgotten Karina’s question, so she had to repeat it, “And… where are we going?” “Of course. You haven’t been told.” Odell turned to Karina. “Those shoes were made by Lylah, and only her magic can destroy them. You’ll have to go to her dwelling.”“You mean the really scary witch who seems really nice? The one who can’t have the shoes?” “Yes,” Odell replied, a weird smile on his face. “But all you’ll have to do is throw the shoes in her fire, and that can be done very quickly.”Karina thought she had heard something like that somewhere. “Fire? You mean like the crater of an active volcano in her land?”Odell looked puzzled. “That would be very hot—and dangerous. But no, it’s nothing like that, it’s her fireplace. That’s where her magic is.”Karina almost face palmed herself. Of course a volcano crater would be incredibly hot. Now where was she getting those ideas? The real plan sounded simpler. So Karina would have to walk for days, break into a house, then destroy her precious shoes. Now, why was she doing this again? Oh, wait, she was in a free trip to an alternate world. And she liked walking.

About the Author:
Denise Marques Leitao was born and raised in Brazil. When she’s not creating worlds and characters, she’s discussing the meaning of the Universe with her son, writing unintellectual poetry, podcasting about popular culture, or teaching. She lives in Montreal, Canada, and has a Master’s in English Literature.
To learn more about Denise, get news, bonus materials and preview chapters, visit http://denisemarquesleitao.com
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Bewitching Creations Will Be Vending at the Flint Zombie Walk

I'll be vending at the Flint Zombie Walk this year under the name Bewitching Creations
Check out the Flint Zombie Walk on Facebook
The event will be 
Saturday, September 30 at 11 AM - 4 PM
at
Flint Local 432124 W 1st St Flint, Michigan 48502

Here's a sample of some of the items I'll have for sale

A Bewitching Friday

Interview With The Villain & Review: Torment #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/ikyX30eQ5i6

Interview & Giveaway with Marcus James #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/vWhr30eQ560

Gay Love Stories Are They The Same As Hetero Love Stories? Boys of Brighton Series by M. Tasia #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/zkUe30eQ47y

Witches of Wildwood by Mark W. Curran #blogtour #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/SsQR30eQ5lF

Guardian Unforgiven by Nollen Bradley
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The Accalia by H.L. Girton #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/B4hy30eQ5as

Las Vegas Tales by Amber Malloy #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/8GmR30eQ51A

Handbook for Mortals by Lani Sarem #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/eJ0m30eQ4Ul

The Dragon’s Playlist by Laura Bickle – Book Tour #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/4uWO30eQ5e3

Book Review: Witches of Wildwood by Mark W. Curran #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/geVd30eQ5vq

#Book #Promo…The Witches of Wildwood…#BookBoost #Horror #Fiction @MarkWesleyCurr1 #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/nxxi30eQ5tv

Book Spotlight & #Giveaway ~ Cashed Out by Michael H. Rubin #Thriller #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/f5rm30eQ4LY

BOOK SPOTLIGHT + GIVEAWAY: THE BOYS OF BRIGHTON SERIES BY M. TASIA #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/VUe530eQ4Hs

A Bewitching Thursday

Interview with LM Pruitt, Author of Torment #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/st6230eOa8q

INTERVIEW with H.L. GIRTON (The Accalia) #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/glMX30eOa1q

INTERVIEW - Guardian Unforgiven (Guardian Unforgiven, #1) by Nollen Bradley
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Beyond The Rules by Anna del Mar #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/uB4R30eO978

Contemporary Fantasy. The Dragon's Playlist by Laura Bickle. #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/Pe3c30eOa47

Love Across the Universe #spacebeachlove #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/TG1t30eO9Wb

Hunt for Evil by Amy Jarecki: Book Tour with Giveaway #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/FWca30eO9JF

Review of Las Vegas Tales: Erotic Interracial Short Stories by a BW #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/X9aQ30eO9Pa

Review: Love Across the Universe #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/QKbC30eO9T1


Rise of the Nephilim - Book Tour and Giveaway #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/ueKH30eO9ZK

Handbook for Mortals by Lani Sarem
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Hunt for Evil #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/fLC830eO9Ay

#Book #Promo Guardian Unforgiven #BookBoost #Erotic #Thriller #Giveaway #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/EFW630eO9lX

to clear his name and claim the cash for himself -Cashed Out by Michael H. Rubin #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/K30S30eO9gC

A Bewitching Wednesday

Love Across the Universe #spacebeachlove #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/9Vj730eMq4Z

Spotlight ~ The Dragon’s Playlist by Laura Bickle #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/tJVX30eMqm3

Guardian Unforgiven by Nollen Bradley #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/tokn30eMpmy

Cashed out by Michael H. Rubin #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/mShx30eMpjp

Rise of the Nephilim A Blackmoore Prequel Marcus James #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/Qjdj30eMqe4

Hard Miles by Trish Arcangelo
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The Accalia by H.L. Girton #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/5vPT30eMqzi

Hunt for Evil by Amy Jarecki
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Hard Miles by Trish Arcangelo #BookTour #Excerpt #Giveaway
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Love Across the Universe: Review #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/5XbD30eMq32

#Book #Promo…Hunt for Evil…#Romantic #Suspense #Giveway @amyjarecki @RoxanneRhoads #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/xMTp30eMpKt

Hard Miles by Trish Arcangelo Excerpt, Interview & Giveaway
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Hard Miles by Trish Arcangelo: Book Tour #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/VQ4c30eMpDo

Book Review – Hard Miles #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/tWiq30eMpyv

Handbook for Mortals by Lani Sarem #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/9gDI30eMprb

A Bewitching Tuesday

Hard Miles by Trish Arcangelo w/ interview and giveaway #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/lnCv30eKDkG

An Interview with Lani Sarem; Author of Handbook for Mortals http://ow.ly/qawQ30eKDhk

SPOTLIGHT: THE DRAGON’S PLAYLIST BY LAURA BICKLE #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/yClG30eKEaC

Hard Miles by Trish Arcangelo w/ Giveaway #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/rRX230eKDoX

Spotlight - The Big Lies You've Been Told About Self-Publishing #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/5TCw30eKDZL

Love Across the Universe #spacebeachlove #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/bfv430eKDKJ

The Accalia Spotlight Tour #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/QdSe30eKE8x

Think You Know About Self-Publishing? Think Again #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/JMiU30eKE3p

Author Michael H. Rubin
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Handbook for Mortals by Lani Sarem: Book Tour with Giveaway #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/9j1j30eKDfg

Guardian Unforgiven by Nollen Bradley #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/9WdZ30eKDbG

Love across the universe #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/Gike30eKDIy

Kinglet by Donna Migliaccio: Book Tou with Giveaway #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/pnKW30eKDDj

Hunt for Evil by Amy Jarecki #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/tXfi30eKDtc

Boys Of Brighton by M. Tasia #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/TWeH30eKCVe

#Book #Promo The Boys of Brighton #BookBoost #Romance #Giveaway @MTasiaAuthor @RoxanneRhoads #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/gCqC30eKCRA

Available for pre-order Flesh by Laura Bickle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074XBJ697/

Beyond the Rules - Book Tour and Giveaway #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/FFU630eKCFU

A Bewitching Monday

Guest Blog - Stepping into Nightmares: The Personal Truths of Horror
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Love Across the Universe #spacebeachlove #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/E8qS30eIJoL

INTERVIEW - Handbook for Mortals by Lani Sarem
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Think You Know About Self-Publishing? Think Again
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#Book #Preorder #Special…Just Off the Path…#BookBoost #Fantasy #Giveaway Weston Sullivan #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/6iXN30eIJjd

SPOTLIGHT - Beyond The Rules: An At the Brink Novel Anna del Mar
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Enter to win an iPad Just Off the Path by Weston Sullivan
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Just Off the Path by Weston Sullivan: Pre-Order Special #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/gPuP30eIJcN

Hunt for Evil by Amy Jarecki #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/KnNM30eIJ90

Hard Miles - Book Tour and Giveaway #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/pX1H30eIJ6K

Guardian Unforgoven Spotlight Tour #Giveaway! #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/vfPW30eIINF

Think You Know About Self-Publishing? Think Again #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/YSCr30eIIKQ

#Book #Promo…Cashed Out…#BookBoost #Thriller @RoxanneRhoads @MichaelHRubin #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/67YI30eIIEP

Boys of Brighton Book Tour + Giveaway #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/UMEZ30eIIyx

Hard Miles Chisholm Falls Book 1 by Trish Arcangelo Book Tour and Giveaway #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/iuh630eIJ1U

Love Across the Universe: Book Tour #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/eADf30eIJw3

Kinglet by Donna Migliaccio #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/zgMb30eIJrb

Think You Know About Self-Publishing? Think Again #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/bLwC30eIJyi

Hard Miles by Trish Arcangelo. #contemporaryromance #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/3ubQ30eIITN

Rise of the Nephilim by Marcus James - Book Tour + #Giveaway
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How the Boys of Brighton Came to Be by M. Tasia #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/g5l530eIIr8