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July 15, 2022

A Bewitching Friday

A Round-Up of Daily Tour Stops

Writing with Kids Guest Blog by Laura Michaud #YAParanormal #GuestBlog #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/tVYW50JWAnp

Interview with Author Maria DeVivo #Occult #Horror #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/knY050JWAAX

Author Interview: Blood Magick Trilogy by Marie-Hélène Lebeault #YAFantasy #AuthorInterview #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/t0o150JWApn

Her Dark Love by Isra Sravenheart #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/lAnK50JWAw3

Book Spotlight ~ Murder in the Neighborhood—the story of the first mass shooting in the US by Ellen J. Green
@EJGreenBooks
#TrueCrime #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/vTR850JWAxN

Eva’s Homecoming Heartland Fae Book One by Celia Breslin - Paranormal Romance - A curse stole her away. Can true love lead her home? #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/Y2NB50JWAtB

Her Dark Love by Isra Sravenheart
https://buffykennedy.com/2022/07/her-...

Boondocks: An Asian Evil Apocalyptic Thriller by Jaydeep Shah #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/mrCn50JWArZ

The Blood Mage Blood Magick Trilogy Book One by Marie-Hélène Lebeault - YA Fantasy and Magic - Will Tom embrace his new destiny, and can he make it out unscathed?
#bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/HTgr50JWAr9

Witch of the Red Thorn by Maria DeVivo #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/1fyQ50JWAF8

Her Dark Love by Isra Sravenheart #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/TO7l50JWAwS
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Published on July 15, 2022 07:33

July 14, 2022

A Bewitching Thursday

A Round-Up of Daily Tour Stops

Author Interview- Her Dark Love by Isra Sravenheart #DarkFantasyRomance #AuthorInterview #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/Focq50JVHfV

Author Interview - Blood Magick Trilogy by Marie-Hélène Lebeault #YAFantasy #AuthorInterview #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/aj2050JVH4P

Murder in the Neighborhood by Ellen Green - Book Tour
https://www.jazzybookreviews.com/2022...

The Blood Mage Blood Magick Trilogy Book One by Marie-Hélène Lebeault
https://jbbookworms.blogspot.com/2022...

Eva's Homecoming Book Spotlight & Giveaway #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/h4Z450JVH94

Witch of the Red Thorn by Maria DeVivo [Tour with Excerpt] #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/rJKZ50JVHky

Boondocks: An Asian Evil Apocalyptic Thriller by Jaydeep Shah #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/a8yT50JVH6U

WITCH OF THE RED THORN (Maria DeVivo) #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/QtLE50JVHk3

Book Spotlight & #Giveaway ~ Eva’s Homecoming (Heartland Fae, Book One) by Celia Breslin @CeliaBreslin
#PNR Paranormal Romance #BewitchingBookTours
https://saphsbooks.blogspot.com/2022/...

The secrets of the dead can be buried in history, but we like to dig into the archives and coax the stories back to life, if only for a fleeting moment with words on the page. We dive into history and uncover the dark truths that have led to such haunting tales.
https://amzn.to/3kjorrN
#GhostsandLegends #GeneseeCounty #LapeerCounty #HauntedFlint #HauntedMichigan #GhostsofMichigan #GhostsofGeneseeCounty

Her Dark Love Dark Spell Series Book 1 Isra Sravenheart #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/GuOH50JVHfb

Top 10 Witches in Books, TV, and Movies with Maria DeVivo
http://www.roxannerhoads.com/2022/07/...

Blood Magick Trilogy by Marie-Hélène Lebeault #YAFantasy #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/TNzT50JVH3X

The Ghostwriter of New Orleans by Laura Michaud #YAParanormal #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/3g3E50JVHiV
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July 13, 2022

A Bewitching Wednesday

A Round-Up of Daily Tour Stops

Editing Advice with Laura Michaud #YAParanormal #AuthorAdvice #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/bl7E50JUGz8

The Care and Feeding of Flower Fairies with Celia Breslin #PNR #Fae #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/7w6U50JUGmW

INTERVIEW - TRUE CRIME - MURDER IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD by Ellen J. Greene #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/OKmr50JUGxh

I am so excited to be today’s stop on the Eva’s Homecoming Book Tour hosted by @roxannerhoads of Bewitching Book Tours. #bewitchingbooktours https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf8tPh4u4Ij/

Boondocks: An Asian Evil Apocalyptic Thriller Survive the Doom Book One by Jaydeep Shah #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/KIEt50JUGkC

Her Dark Love Dark Spell Series Book 1 by Isra Sravenheart - Dark Fantasy Romance #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/z7qw50JUGr5

Blood Magick Trilogy by Marie-Hélène Lebeault #YAFantasy #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/vXif50JUGiq

Eva's Homecoming by Celia Breslin - Book Tour + Giveaway
https://www.jazzybookreviews.com/2022...

Spotlight & Excerpt: Her Dark Lover + Giveaway #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/TYzH50JUGts

Blood Magick Trilogy by Marie-Hélène Lebeault #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/P5YN50JUGh9
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Published on July 13, 2022 08:04

Blood Magick Trilogy by Marie-Hélène Lebeault #YAFantasy



The Blood MageBlood Magick TrilogyBook OneMarie-Hélène Lebeault
Genre: YA Fantasy and MagicPublisher: Beaches and Trails PublishingDate of Publication: December 21, 2021ISBN: 978-1777945541ASIN: B09LTRQTXXNumber of pages: 178Word Count: about 60kCover Artist: MiblArt
Tagline: Will Tom embrace his new destiny, and can he make it out unscathed?
Book Description: 
A Chosen One YA Fantasy Adventure!
On his sixteenth birthday, Tom is bestowed with strange new magical powers. And when his sister is kidnapped, he discovers he was actually the intended target. Now, a group of villains with terrifying superhuman powers is after him because he might be the Last Blood Mage.  Will Tom embrace his new destiny, and can he make it out unscathed?
The Blood Mage is the first book in a new YA series, and a spinoff of the fantastical Evers Series. While fans of Lola Evers’ adventures will be especially excited about this new story, new readers do not need to have read the Evers Series to enjoy this book.
Amazon     BN     Book Depository


Excerpt Book One

The place was dark and creepy, especially on an overcast winter’s day. It was cold, too. Even so, he almost would have rather stayed outside. He sucked in a deep breath of courage and strode to the massive oak doors and lifted the heavy door knocker.  

The ancient butler who greeted him at the door led him down a dark hall without uttering so much as a word. Tom tried to make conversation but gave up, instead of paying attention to the placards on the doors he passed, offices of the numerous teachers that worked at the school. This school was much larger than The Academy as it offered full-time instruction to students from twelve on up. 

Set in an old castle in Northern Scotland, the exact location unknown, the school was rumored to be invisible to non-magical humans. That is, the fourteenth-century castle appeared as a ruin to passersby, with no road leading up to it to tempt would-be visitors. Should the odd hiker venture near the perimeter, they would instantly feel compelled to go around the building, never actually finding a true path to the summit of the hill. 

The butler eventually stopped in front of a very ordinary-looking door. When the butler started to knock, Tom stopped him. “It’s okay,” he said. “I can take it from here. Thank you.” The butler bowed and left. 

Tom stood a moment, concentrating on his breath to steel himself for this meeting before raising his hand to knock. A sound behind him stopped the downward movement of his hand. When he looked over his shoulder and saw a boy about his age leaning against the wall. The youth was staring right at him, without blinking. His eyes were a startling shade of amber. 




Blood MagickBlood Magick TrilogyBook TwoMarie-Hélène Lebeault
Genre: YA Fantasy and MagicPublisher: Beaches and Trails PublishingDate of Publication: May 16, 2022ISBN: 978-1990656102ASIN: B09Y29L832Number of pages: 170Word Count: about 60kCover Artist: MiblArt
Tagline: Will Tom embrace his new destiny, and can he make it out unscathed?
Book Description: 
Tom Callaghan’s life has been completely turned upside down.  In a matter of months, he went from being the boy next door to the Last Blood Mage, and chaos now seems to be at its peak. Between attacks on his home, his family, and his friends, Tom must face the internal war raging inside him: should he remain in the safe and comfortable haven that he now knows with his fellow Travelers at The Academy? Or should he face the unfathomable challenges that await him in a whole new world at the Harding Academy for the Magical Arts?  In order to defeat The Master, it looks like there is only one path that Tom can take in order to succeed. But will he come out the other side?
Blood Magick is the second book in the Blood Magick Trilogy.

Amazon



Excerpt Book Two:


The blood on Tom’s hands sizzled and spat like butter in a hot pan. Tom felt the heat collect in his chest as his pounding heart pushed fire through his veins. Power pulsed to the tempo of his beating heart. It was frightening and invigorating. The air around him crackled with energy as though lightening was stored in his chest ready to explode. His senses sharpened.


He could hear the chanting outside. As he looked, the wards shimmered and wavered. The Master stood outside of the gate, his black robes billowing in the winds. His outstretched hands looked as though they were reaching for the gates. Three neat rows of ten disciples behind him mimicked their Master with outstretched arms. Their eyes were closed in concentration and their combined power was beginning to weaken the wards. The wards were failing, Tom feared.


Tom supposed he should have been terrified. After all, Harding Academy had sent Witches to the Callahan residence every day for a week to set and strengthen them, layer by layer. The dark magic The Master and his minions wove was stronger than the wards. They would gain entrance to the house soon enough.


Tom braced himself for a fight. He felt his body tremble. If it was from fear or from the power coursing through him, he couldn’t tell. Perhaps it didn’t matter. He planted his feet firmly and willed himself to calm down. The Warlocks attacking the wards weren’t teenagers. They were fully grown men and women, very likely trained by The Master himself. Each and every one of them was probably stronger than Tom was, in more ways than just brute force. They knew more spells, probably ones he had never heard of. Dark spells no one was supposed to use.


He spun in a slow circle, trying to work out how to set things to protect himself. The second-floor landing gave him a clear view of the front door and entranceway. What if they came through the bedrooms? They may have been minions of a dark Sorcerer, but surely, they could still climb. Tom raced down the hallway, opening every door he could find. They weren’t going to sneak up on him!


He might have thwarted their plans once before, but it was doubtful they were here to kill him. At least, Tom had hoped his powers were still too important to them. It would give him precious moments to fight back as they tried to take him alive. Every part of Tom’s body trembled. The Professor should have been back by now with reinforcements. Was the Master so powerful that he could stop Doors? The thought sent another wave of chills through Tom’s body.


He pulled himself back. He couldn’t afford to be distracted, couldn’t allow himself to panic. Tom looked around the landing for possible weapons or tools. Mirrors, paintings, knick-knacks all received his assessing gaze. He thought that he should have a plan, but none came to mind. He filed away the inventory for future reference. What else did he have?


Professor Montague had taught him a few defensive moves. The truth was, he hadn’t learned nearly enough. Certainly not enough to prepare him for such a confrontation. He mentally ran through the block and shield maneuvers. Taking a deep breath, he prayed that he could hold down the fort until help arrived.


Tom had spent weeks learning to control his emotions, while tamping down his anger so he could focus his Magick. He could hear the Headmaster advising caution in the back of his mind, but this was different. Tom allowed his blood to boil now. His family was at stake.


When his mother was shoved through the Door to safety, he willfully forgot all of that and allowed his blood to boil. Professor Thunderbolt had looked back at Tom and gave him a nod of encouragement. As soon as he stepped through to the relative safety of The Academy, the Door had vanished.


The weight of the Key Tom wore was reassuring. He was a Traveler, after all.


Escaping this place would be as easy as summoning a Door from nothing and vanishing in an instant. But this was his home. His family’s home. His father’s home. Tom would not and could not give it up so easily. Not after everything his family had been put through. He was ready to fight but he needed a plan.
The chanting at the gate grew louder. Under the cadence, Tom heard the gate begin to creak open. He took another deep breath and tried to center himself. Looking out the window, he saw the house wards still held and took some comfort in that. Still, they were not as powerful as the ones at the gate, the ones The Master had already obliterated.


He had a wild thought. If his Blood Magick could be integrated into the wards, would that strengthen them enough to buy him time? Professor Thunderbolt had promised to return with reinforcements, Tom only needed to delay long enough for him to return. Tom was alone. He would never ask a friend to put themselves in harm’s way. The sheer number of robed Warlocks, not the least of which was The Master, made it far too dangerous. Tom felt that he had a chance to put an end to this before anyone else got hurt.


The part of his mind that was not concentrating on the wards raced with questions. How could The Master even see the house? The wards were supposed to hide the house from those not invited. That was what the Witches had promised, were they wrong? Was The Master just that strong, or was there someone at Harding Academy working against them? If so, who? He began going through the roster of people he had met at the new school and, to his horror, realized that he had lost focus and the wards were failing again.


He poured more energy into the wards and felt the house shake as the wards fought to stay put against dark forces. The house moved like it rode an earthquake, doors and windows rattling. Somewhere, glass shattered. The light from Tom’s energy poured into the ley lines from both sides, and it grew painfully bright. Tom’s eyes burned and itched, and a pinpoint of blinding pain exploded in the back of his head, growing to a searing pounding. He was too afraid to look away, lest he lose focus again but just then, the light flared, forcing him to automatically shield his eyes.
* * *


The chanting stopped. For a silent moment, Tom stood in utter darkness. His eyes were so used to the blinding light that no longer existed; they took their time adjusting to the relative gloom. He strained to hear any sounds while waiting to see again. But outside, the Warlocks had gone as silent as a tomb. The hair stood on the back of Tom’s neck and goosebumps chased themselves up and down his arms.

As his eyes found their focus again, the only sounds were the tick-tick-tick of the grandfather clock. He tried to look in every direction at once. There were no sounds. No chanting. Nothing. Tom realized that the eerie silence was more unnerving than the chanting.



Blood LegacyBlood Magick TrilogyBook ThreeMarie-Hélène Lebeault
Genre: YA Fantasy and MagicPublisher: Beaches and Trails PublishingDate of Publication: June 20, 2022ISBN: 978-1-990656-10-1ASIN: B09ZRMPS6K Number of pages: 223Word Count: about 60kCover Artist: MiblArt
Tagline: Will Tom finally conquer Blood Magick?
Book Description: 
Will Tom finally conquer Blood Magick? In the final volume of the Blood Magick Trilogy, the last Blood Mage unravels The Master’s unspeakably evil plan, joins forces with an unlikely ally, and witnesses the bravest act of personal sacrifice in the history of the magical world.  Join Tom in this epic finale as he battles forces of dark magic in a quest for Good.  Blood Legacy is the third and final book in the Blood Magick Trilogy.

Amazon



Excerpt Book Three: (spoiler)


He wiped his hands on his jeans and said those lame words again. “I’m so sorry.” “Jessica told us you were here. We’re glad you came,” said Mrs. Honeywell, her face calm, patient, understanding.


Tom stood, rooted to the spot, unable to speak as tears suddenly sprung to his eyes. He opened his mouth to say something, anything that might make things right, but the lump in his throat was choking him.


Tom hadn’t cried. He hadn’t let himself cry because he didn’t feel like he deserved to cry when other people had lost so much. Because of him and his psycho family, these people had lost a daughter. And the world had been robbed of one of the most exceptional human beings who had ever lived. The floodgates had opened now, here of all places, and shame crept up his cheeks before sinking down to his heart to blend with the guilt he already felt. Try as he might, he just couldn’t stop crying. Mrs. Honeywell came into the room and wrapped Tom into a hug.


At first, he just stood there lamely, arms hanging, feeling like such a coward. When Mrs. Honeywell started stroking the back of his hair and whispering, “It’s okay. It’s okay. You’re going to be alright,” in soothing tones as she rocked him back and forth in her arms, Tom lost it completely.


Ugly, retched sobs wracked his body and he clung to her. He clung to her because he needed an anchor. He needed a mother, someone to take his side. But then he clung to her because she was Mandy’s mother. These arms had held Mandy. This woman’s kindness had made Mandy into the kind and generous person she had been. Through her, he clung to Mandy.


When his sobs subsided, he held on, because he understood that he too was a proxy for Mandy. He took a deep breath and released the heaviness that had weighed him down. He had come here expecting anger and recriminations. Instead, he had found solace.


 

About the Author:
Marie-Hélène is a Canadian author. She writes young adult quest and adventure stories rooted in the world of fantasy, magic and time travel. With important coming of age lessons at the core of her writing, young children and new adults alike will revel in the fantastical journeys of her characters. When not immersed in the worlds of magic and mystery, you’ll find Marie-Hélène hiking, cycling, or lying on the beach with a good book. 
To date, Marie-Hélène has published two YA fantasy series, a standalone novel set in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, a short story anthology, and a series of whimsical picture books for children aged 3 to 7. A retired teacher, she lives in Quebec, Canada with her children. 
Website: http://www.mhlebeault.com
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Published on July 13, 2022 01:30

July 12, 2022

A Bewitching Tuesday

A Round-Up of Daily Tour Stops

INTERVIEW WITH MARIE-HELENE LEBEAULT (The Blood Mage) #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/ItjI50JTIgH

Witch of the Red Thorn Dawn of the Blood Witch Book Two by Maria DeVivo - Occult Horror - Three years after the Salem Witch Trials, a new evil awakens to terrorize an unsuspecting town. #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/nr1r50JTIwk

Eva's Homecoming by Celia Breslin #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/ZJPq50JTIon

Excerpt: Her Dark Love (Dark Spell Series Book 1) by Isra Sravenheart + giveaway #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/jLeP50JTIrq

Book Spotlilght & #Giveaway ~ Boondocks: An Asian Evil Apocalyptic Thriller (Survive the Doom, Book One) by Jaydeep Shah @imjaydeepshah ~ Apocalyptic Thriller #bewitchingbooktours

Witch of the Red Thorn by Maria DeVivo #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/MFZG50JTIvF

HER DARK LOVE BY ISRA SRAVENHEART - BOOK TOUR + GIVEAWAY #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/BecB50JTIqL

Murder in the Neighborhood by Ellen J. Green Virtual Book Tour #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/AImU50JTIp7

If you plan to attend the Book Release Party for Ghosts and Legends of Genesee and Lapeer Counties you can pre-order a copy to ensure one is available for you.
You can pick up your copy at the event Friday, September 2 at Totem Books.
Order here: https://py.pl/24ZVjt

Eva’s Homecoming by Celia Breslin #PNR #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/KPor50JTImN

Her Dark Love by Isra Sravenheart Virtual Book Tour #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/gx7c50JTIpU

[Tour & Giveaway] Blood Magick Trilogy by Marie Hélène Lebeault #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/Qfx650JTIjJ

Book Spotlight & #Giveaway ~ Boondocks: An Asian Evil Apocalyptic Thriller (Survive the Doom, Book One) by Jaydeep Shah @imjaydeepshah ~ Apocalyptic Thriller https://saphsbooks.blogspot.com/2022/...

Series Spotlight & #Giveaway ~ The Blood Mage Blood Magick Trilogy by Marie-Hélène Lebeault
@mhlebeault
~ YA Fantasy and Magic #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/XnqR50JTIiy
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July 11, 2022

A Bewitching Monday

A Round-Up of Daily Tour Stops

Author Interview - Witch of the Red Thorn by Maria DeVivo
#bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/waF350JSB4h

Interview- Her Dark Love by Isra Sravenheart #DarkFantasyRomance #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/ONVM50JSAWZ

INTERVIEW - YA FANTASY - BLOOD MAGICK TRILOGY by Marie-Hélène Lebeault #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/PVc350JSAMY

Blood Magick Trilogy by Marie-Helene Lebeault - Book Tour + Giveaway
https://www.jazzybookreviews.com/2022...

Blog Tour & 5 Star Review – Murder in the Neighborhood
"I can not rank this book high enough on my true crime list"
https://infinitepagesbookreviews.word...

Eva’s Homecoming Heartland Fae Book One Celia Breslin #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/RuEt50JSATu

Review of Murder in the Neighborhood: The True Story of America's First Recorded Mass Shooting by Ellen J. Green #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/ovnw50JSAY8

[Blitz & Giveaway] Eva's Homecoming by Celia Breslin #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/AUWU50JSARO

Murder in the Neighborhood—the story of the first mass shooting in the US
Ellen J. Green
https://bit.ly/3yzdvwQ

Boondocks: An Asian Evil Apocalyptic Thriller
https://bit.ly/3RnbGM5

The Lapeer State Home has ties to unethical medical practices, eugenics, and murder. The land and remaining buildings that once belonged to the home are considered to be extremely haunted.
https://amzn.to/3kjorrN
#GhostsandLegends #GeneseeCounty #LapeerCounty #HauntedFlint #HauntedMichigan #GhostsofMichigan #GhostsofGeneseeCounty #HauntedGeneseeCounty #HauntedLapeerCounty #GhostsofLapeerCounty #LapeerCountyMichigan #GeneseeCountyMichigan #GhostsStories

Blood Magick Trilogy by Marie-Hélène Lebeault [Tour with Excerpts] #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/RbaH50JSAKM

Book Spotlight ~ Witch of the Red Thorn (Dawn of the Blood Witch, Book Two) by Maria DeVivo @AuthorDeVivo ~ Occult Horror #BewitchingBookTours
https://saphsbooks.blogspot.com/2022/...
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The Ghostwriter of New Orleans by Laura Michaud #YAParanormal


The Ghostwriter of New OrleansLaura Michaud
Genre: YA, YA ParanormalPublisher: Pelican/Arcadia PublishingDate of Publication: 3/28/22ISBN: 978-1455626243ASIN: 1455626244Number of pages: 192Word Count: approx 55k
Cover Artist: Julie Buckner
Tagline: What if fate got it wrong this time?
Book Description: 
When a boy dies and becomes a ghost in his high school, he creates life-changing consequences for the entire student body when he communicates with his girlfriend by underlining passages in her favorite book in the library.  
But he finds that he also has a decision to make–accept his fate or take a dark path back and start a new life?
Amazon      BN     OctaviaBooks     Goodreads


Excerpt:

How many times have you forgotten to do something small? Shut a window before it rains? Take your phone with you? Do up a button on your shirt? Grab your homework on your way out the door? On the day that seals my fate, I forget to look over my shoulder.

Right before it happens everything is the same. I get the same rush of freedom that I always get in my stomach when I leave the school parking lot, hit the gas, and make a right turn onto St. Charles Avenue. The same line of live oak trees cast their tunnel of shadows over the street. I see their branches moving, so I turn the air conditioning off, roll my windows down, ignore the text messages blowing up my phone, and turn the Jimi Hendrix music (that I only listen to when I am by myself) way up. The sweat starts to pool up around the white collar of my school uniform, but the feeling of the wind across my face is totally worth it. What I do not know is that this is the last time I will ever do it.


I guess if you asked me what I do know for sure in those last moments I would say that I am a pretty fast runner, I am decent at guitar, and that Margot Cramer is the love of my life.



About the Author:
Laura Michaud grew up with her face in a book, so it was natural that she would spend some time in the publishing industry before becoming a children’s librarian and writer. A native of New York and New England, she has called the amazing city of New Orleans home since 2004. The Ghostwriter of New Orleans is her first novel.
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Published on July 11, 2022 03:00

July 8, 2022

A Bewitching Friday

A Round-Up of Daily Tour Stops

Author Interview- The Ghostwriter of New Orleans by Laura Michaud #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/s9sJ50JRoX6

Spooky stories and terrifying tales lurk in dark rural corners and on historic main streets throughout Genesee and Lapeer counties. Hospitals, cemeteries, and historic homes have numerous ghosts attached to them.
https://amzn.to/3kjorrN

Forgiveness is her escape but revenge is her desire. Murdered in 1925, Katy seeks the help of Lila and Rose to escape her demon prison.
https://amzn.to/3A413aV
#kimbarosch #askthegirl #YAParanormal #YAMystery #ParanormalMystery https://instagr.am/p/CfurEaTJ8n1/

Do you love true crime stories? Are you looking for your next book? Murder in the Neighborhood, the story of the first mass shooting in the US
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#masshooting #CamdenNJ #HowardUnruh #truecrime #firstUSmassshooting

BOONDOCKS BY JAYDEEP SHAH - BOOK TOUR + GIVEAWAY #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/p71650JRoTc
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July 7, 2022

A Bewitching Thursday

A Round-Up of Daily Tour Stops

COVER REVEAL - YA PARANORMAL MYSTERY - ASK TH GIRL by Kim Bartosch #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/neAu50JQyo2

Author Interview: Boondocks: An Asian Evil Apocalyptic Thriller by Jaydeep Shah #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/GgIy50JQy0g

Cover Reveal - Ask The Girl by Kim Bartosch #YAParanormalMystery #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/rQCn50JQyjH

Murder in the Neighborhood—the story of the first mass shooting in the US by Ellen J. Green #TrueCrime #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/v16150JQxVJ

Cover Reveal ~ Ask The Girl by Kim Bartosch
@KimBartosch
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Ask The GirlKim Bartosch
Genre: YA Paranormal MysteryPublisher: Woodhall PressDate of Publication: 9/6/22ISBN: 978-1954907218ASIN: 1954907214Number of pages: 110Word Count: 47, 000Cover Artist: Kim Bartosch and Wendy Bowes
Tagline: Revenge is her desire but forgiveness is her salvation.
Book Description: 
Nobody believes sixteen-year-old Lila Sadler, who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Nobody believes that Lila’s sister Rose is possessed by the ghost of Katy Watkins. As Rose’s health worsens each day, the only way to save her is to uncover the awful truth of Katy's death so many years ago. 
And nobody knows what happened to Katy on October 31, 1925. Not even Katy. 
Unaware that she was murdered, Katy has wandered for a hundred years in complete ignorance, until the day she meets Rose and Lila. Together Lila, Rose, and Katy must confront their demons to escape this hell. But will they be able to escape? Can they forgive the unforgivable? 
Book Trailer: https://youtu.be/dueV9sN29xM
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About the Author:

Kim is a young adult writer of paranormal mysteries and thrillers. She is fond of ghost stories and has experienced many hauntings during several paranormal investigations. She has contributed many articles regarding travel, hauntings, and more on various sites. Kim has been on several ghost hunts across the U.S. with her sister. She photographed a ghost at the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

As an advocate for Autism and Bipolar Disorder, Kim offers her support to many charities and programs, such as Joshua Center and Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA). Kim feels there aren’t enough programs for mental disabilities. Her goal is to give as much help to set up these organizations for success so individuals, such as her autistic son and bipolar sister, will have the support they need.

Kim is an avid member of the Society of Children Book Writers & illustrators (SCBWI.org) contributing her time to many events and conferences.

Website: https://www.kimbartosch.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KimBartosch/

Blog: https://kimberlybartosch.wixsite.com/blog

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimbartosch/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069061958912

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Kim-Bartosch/e/B0B26BQ8LQ




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