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April 18, 2016

Cover reveal by one of my favorite authors!


About the book :
Life moves on — no matter what...

Following his father’s puzzling disappearance and his mother’s death, ten-year-old Samuel Baker goes through the motions of living in a world turned upside down. He wears an Apache talisman, a long ago gift from his father, in hopes its promise of strength and guidance is true. But what he truly wants is the power to bring back his parents.

Heartless Aunt Janis is elated at the prospect of becoming Samuel’s legal guardian. She is sure an orphan boy will elicit such an outpouring of public sympathy that her husband will win his Senate bid by a landslide. But when Grandpa Tate arrives, things don’t go as expected, especially when black lightning strikes!

Excerpt from Chapter One: Samuel stood beside his mother’s rain-speckled casket. He had cried his tears dry, so there was no point in trying to find more.
“Chin up, young man,” Aunt Janis said as her fingers nudged Samuel’s jaw upward. “Death is just part of life, and our photographer needs a good picture of you for the newspapers.”
A camera flashed, leaving Samuel’s red and swollen eyes burning as if stung by the sun instead of grief.
So many important days had come and gone without his father, but surely he would come home today, wouldn’t he? Samuel closed his eyes. He pretended his father was beside him holding his hand. They had a right to hold hands, he told himself. Not because he was ten, but because it was his mother’s funeral. Two years had passed since his father left, never to be seen again. Vanished, was the word his mother had used. Into thin air, she’d said.
“Take that silly thing off.” Aunt Janis flicked Samuel’s wood and bead necklace.
“No,” he said and shook his head. “My dad gave it to me.” It was a pinewood tile, the size of a domino shaved nickel-thin, which hung from a leather cord around his neck. Burned onto the front side of the wood was a lightning bolt. Its flipside bore the blackened imprint of a tribal dancer. It had a turquoise nugget and a shiny black hematite bead strung together on each side. His father had given the talisman to him with a promise: It will guide you and give you strength when you need it most. 
Today, dressed in a black suit and starchy white shirt, Samuel wore it in hopes the promise was true.
EARLY REVIEWS for Black Lightning:  “If you’ve forgotten the magic that lives in a child’s heart, this book will remind you. Black Lightning is a rare and beautiful mythic journey about one boy’s struggle with paralyzing grief and the powerful bonds that can carry a person through this world and beyond...”
W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O’Neal GearUSA TODAY and NEW YORK TIMES bestselling authors of People of the Thunder
This MG fantasy/sci-fi will be released May 17, 2016 !

Buy/Pre-Order Links:Amazon link: http://viewbook.at/BlackLightning or http://www.amazon.com/Black-Lightning-K-S-Jones-ebook/dp/B01E6C041C
Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/black-lightning-ks-jones/1123660287?ean=9781987976120
eBookMall: http://www.ebookmall.com/ebook/black-lightning/k-s-jones/9781987976113 About the Author:
Author K.S. Jones, whose first name is Karen, has two published books — Shadow of the Hawk, a young adult historical, and her newest title called Black Lightning, which is a middle-grade sci-fi/fantasy. Her debut novel won a gold medal in the Literary Classics Book Awards and recently placed first in the esteemed Chaucer Awards. Karen lives in the beautiful Texas Hill Country with her husband, Richard, and their three dogs, Libby Loo, Red Bleu, and Jack Black.

Contact the author at these social links:
Website: http://www.ksjones.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Karen.S.Jones.Author?ref=hl
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KSJones2011
Linked In: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/karen-s-jones/42/597/417/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/KSJones


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Published on April 18, 2016 06:41

April 5, 2016

New Release from Heather Sutherlin!

I'm excited to share a new release by a fellow author of flinch-free fantasy and member of Clean Indie Reads, Heather Sutherlin.
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ABOUT THE BOOK
Archer is a magician with a few more tricks up his sleeve than even the savviest street performer could imagine. Devilishly handsome and full of dark secrets, his devil-may-care attitude came at a price and unfortunately for him, the devil may care after all.
When he meets Hannah, a runaway whose art is more than it seems, he’s determined to keep her and her drama at arm’s length. But their souls are tied together with bonds that won’t be ignored and it’s going to take all his skill to keep her safe from the horde that follows her every move.
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Heather Sutherlin lives in Arkansas with her husband and three children. She is the author of fantasy adventures for young adults. She loves all things creative and enjoys the worlds she dreams up, longing to live the adventure alongside her characters. When she’s not at her writing desk, she is busy exploring and learning with her children or cooking big, elaborate meals in the kitchen with her husband.You can see more of Heather at her website, HeatherSutherlin.com



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Published on April 05, 2016 05:46

March 30, 2016

New Release: Finders Keepers

I'm excited to share the new release of a fellow member of Clean Indie Reads, J. J. DiBenedetto!
  FindersKeepers
1,400 miles.
     3 countries
          2 men she can't trust.
What could go wrong?
               
FINDERS KEEPERS is the first book in the new Jane Barnaby Adventures series:
It should have been a simple job. All archaeology student Jane Barnaby had to do was pick up a box her professor needed and deliver it to him at his dig site, along with his new car. Yes, his office was in Oxfordshire, and his dig site was in Spain, a trip of 1,400 miles across three countries and two bodies of water. Still, it should have been simple. And it was, until Jane discovered she picked up the wrong box by mistake. Not the one with boring pottery samples, but instead the one with priceless ancient Egyptian artifacts. The one that a team of international art thieves is after. Now she’s chasing – and being chased by – the thieves. And she’s picked up a pair of passengers who claim they can help her outwit them, get her professor’s pottery back and return the artifacts to their rightful owner. If only she could figure out which one of them is working with the thieves and which one she can trust in this high-stakes game of finders keepers.
It's available everywhere eBooks are sold: Amazon (Kindle or Paperback) Smashwords Barnes & Noble (Nook or Paperback) Apple iBookstore Kobo   James047  
About the author J.J. (James) Dibenedetto's fans would swear he's got a sixth sense when it comes to seeing into the minds of others and often wonder if his stories could possibly be fiction. He enjoys suspending disbelief with suspenseful paranormal tales that are a perfect blend of reality meets fantasy. His popular Dream Series continues to delight readers with each and every exciting installment. Born in Yonkers, New York, he currently resides in Arlington Virginia with his beautiful wife and a cat he is sure has taken full advantage of its nine lives. When it comes to the cat, he often wonders, but then again it might just be his imagination. You can follow him at his website, on Facebook and on Twitter. And you can find all his books (including the complete Dream Series) on Amazon and on audiobook at Audible.com   Here's an excerpt from Finders Keepers:
The thieves simply made a mistake. Whether Tom had put his box in the wrong room, or whether the thieves had gotten their wires crossed, who knew? She’d had trouble reading Professor Welldon’s writing; she hadn’t been sure if she was meant to go to Room 16 or Room 18 herself. It hadn’t mattered because the thieves had already gotten there and made the choice for her. “When they finally got where they were going, they opened it up, and you can imagine their surprise.” Jane noted the vagueness there; she assumed Alex knew exactly where that was and, for whatever reason, didn’t want to say. She didn’t challenge him; she kept up her happy façade instead, and he went on. “They knew they couldn’t go back and steal the right box, but they had the label on your pottery, they knew where it was supposed to go.” “They’re headed to Mallorca!” Jane couldn’t help herself; the words just poured out. “They’re going to wait there until I show up and try to trade, the pottery for the artifacts!” She knew she’d said too much. Alex’s eyes lit up, just for an instant, when she mentioned Mallorca. That was something, obviously, he hadn’t known. But he caught himself almost immediately, and so did she. She wondered if he knew that she knew he was putting on an act. She wondered if he knew that she knew that he knew she was, too. And she wondered if she had any aspirin in her purse, because that train of thought was giving her a headache.
Jane
Last, but not least, to celebrate the launch of FINDERS KEEPERS, the author is giving away a signed paperback copy of either this new book, or any one of his Dream Series novels (winner's choice). For your chance to win, just click HERE to enter!)          
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Published on March 30, 2016 07:36

March 28, 2016

New Release: A Christian Western Series Completed!

TSR Release Banner FB and Blog I am excited to be part of this blog tour for a new Christian Western! Faith Blum joins us today to talk about her new release, The Solid Rock. It is about a talented detective with a mission to find his kidnapped colleague who finds himself working undercover with a heinous outlaw who has more plans than first meet the eye. About the Book3D The Solid RockJoshua woke with a quiet groan. As his senses woke up one at a time, he cracked his eyelids open. Sure enough, there was a silhouetted form standing at the foot of the bed. From the smell, the person was either from the brothel down the street or had recently left one. He forced himself to breathe evenly and reached for the knife in his thigh holster. With as tough and evil a voice as he could imitate, he spoke, “State your intentions.” Pinkerton detective, Joshua Brookings, is sent on a job that seems simple on the surface. His fellow detective has been kidnapped and his boss, William Pinkerton senses foul play. Joshua is sent to investigate Edward's case in hopes of finding the kidnapped detective and helping solve the case that has taken over ten years to investigate. Arriving in Cheyenne, Joshua finds much more than a simple kidnapping. Yet again, he must go undercover, something he made his boss promise never to make him do again. The only Christian in the outlaw group, Joshua falters and almost loses faith in God’s providence. Will he stand on the solid Rock or drown in the sinking sand? You can also preorder a paperback copy here for $14.00 plus shipping. Excerpt Quotable #5 GiveawayTSR Release Giveaway Meme Faith is giving away a full set of paperback books! Fill out this form to earn entries to the giveaway. Each entry gives you one point, plus there are opportunities for bonus entries. AMF AvailabilityIf you haven't read any of Faith's books and would like to try one for free, she is working on getting A Mighty Fortress available for free on all formats. It is currently free on Barnes and Noble, iBooks, and Kobo. If you also wouldn't mind helping Faith get it free on Amazon, she would appreciate that. To help, all you have to do is grab 1, 2, or 3 of the links where it is free and go to AMF's Amazon page, click on "tell us about a lower price" and submit a link or three. Thank you! Facebook PartyTSR Release Party Banner FB To celebrate her release, Faith is holding a Facebook party on March 31st from 2-4 Central time. You can join her and 3 other authors here. There will be fun, games, giveaways, excerpts, and more. Some of the giveaways will stay open through Friday evening, April 1st. Fun fact: the other three authors are all homeschool moms. About the AuthorAuthor Picture 2015-2016 croppedFaith Blum started writing at an early age. She started even before she could read! She even thought she could write better than Dr. Seuss. Now that she's grown up a little more, she knows she will probably never reach the success of Dr. Seuss, but that doesn't stop her from trying. When she isn't writing, Faith enjoys doing many right-brained activities such as reading, crafting, writing, playing piano, and playing games with her family. One of her dreams is to visit Castle City, Montana someday to see the ghost town she chose for her characters to live in. She currently lives on a hobby farm with her family in Wisconsin. Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Faith-Blum/e/B00GSPBHW6Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HymnsoftheWestTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/Faith_BlumPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/FaithBlumAuthorWebsite: http://www.FaithBlum.comBlog: http://www.FaithBlum.wordpress.comTour ScheduleMarch 26Writings, Ramblings, and Reflections-Tour Introduction Writing Dreams-Excerpt and Spotlight God’s Peculiar Treasure Rae-Spotlight Frances Hoelsma-Excerpt, Spotlight, Interview Tee Garner-Excerpt, Spotlight, Interview March 28George's Shorts-Spotlight, Review, Interview Karan Eleni-Excerpt, Spotlight, Review BlondeRJ-Excerpt Rebekah Lyn Books-Excerpt Zerina Blossom's Books-Excerpt, Spotlight Life is a Four-Letter Word-Spotlight March 29In the Bookcase-Excerpt, Review Ruth's Real Life-Excerpt Kelsey's Notebook-Review, Interview Shire Reviews-Review With a Joyful Noise-Excerpt, Spotlight Melanie D. Snitker, Author-Excerpt, Spotlight Wildflower Acres-Spotlight March 30Clean Indie Reads-Spotlight Jaye L. Knight-Excerpt, Spotlight Stories by Firefly-Excerpt, Spotlight, Interview Chess Desalls-Excerpt Kendra’s Thoughts-Excerpt, Interview March 31Prairie Dust Trail-Review David Todd-Interview The Overactive Imagination-Excerpt Reading in June-Excerpt, Spotlight Rachel Rossano’s Words-Excerpt, Spotlight Trust and Obey-Guest Post, Spotlight April 1Writings, Ramblings, and Reflections-Tour Wrap-up, giveaway announcement
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Published on March 28, 2016 04:58

March 11, 2016

New Steampunk by H. L. Burke!

I haven't read much steampunk, but this book sounds so interesting, I've already pre-ordered it, and you can, too! Through March 14 ("pi" day) Nyssa Glass and the House of Mirrors is only 99 cents. After that it will be $2.99.

H. L. Burke is the author of several works of fantasy ... many of which involve dragons. Her latest is a YA Steampunk Novella, which she describes as Jules Verne meets Mary Shelley meets H. G. Wells.
Nyssa Glass and the House of Mirrors is set in an alternate world not completely unlike our world in the Victorian age … but with technology Jules Verne could only dream of, mostly powered by the Steampunk staples of coal and steam.Within the world women wear corsets, high-button shoes, and veiled fascinator hats … along with their goggles (it's not Steampunk without goggles). The protagonist, Nyssa, is a reformed thief, plucked from a life of crime and retrained at Miss Pratchett's School for Mechanically Minded Maids to pursue an honest trade as a electrician's apprentice.Technology in New Taured is advanced, due to geniuses like Professor Dalhart, who invented videophones so people can chat in real time through devices that resemble old fashioned, black and white television sets.Dalhart's best technology, however, didn't make it to market before his untimely disappearance. His last projects centered around robotics. He was determined to fully mechanize menial labor and improve the quality of human life … but then, for reasons unknown, he shut himself in his mansion with his teenage son and almost two dozen members of his household staff and never came out again.The loss of this great mind slowed technological development to a crawl. Dalhart's more business-minded but less creative partner, Mr. Rivera, continued to expand the company's line of videophones and radiosets. However, without the brilliant Dalhart, the next big innovation remained just out of reach.Desperate to recover anything Dalhart left behind, Rivera and his many competitors began sending agents to Dalhart Manor, only to have them vanish as completely as Dalhart himselfIn a world dependent on coal power, the promise of robots capable of mining, working 24/7 without rest and on limited fuel, would revolutionize New Taured. The man with this technology would be the country's de facto king. If only they could find a person skilled enough … or desperate enough … to brave the deathtrap known as Dalhart Manor.
Author Bio:Born in a small town in north central Oregon, H. L. Burke spent most of her childhood around trees and farm animals and was always accompanied by a book. Growing up with epic heroes from Middle Earth and Narnia keeping her company, she also became an incurable romantic.

An addictive personality, she jumped from one fandom to another, being at times completely obsessed with various books, movies, or television series (Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Star Trek all took their turns), but she has grown to be what she considers a well-rounded connoisseur of geek culture.

Married to her high school crush who is now a US Marine, she has moved multiple times in her adult life but believes that home is wherever her husband, two daughters, and pets are.

She is the author of a four part fantasy/romance series entitled "The Scholar and the Dragon," YA/Fantasy "Beggar Magic," and MG/Fantasy "Thaddeus Whiskers and the Dragon," among others. Her current projects are a young adult Steampunk fantasy and an epic fantasy trilogy.
Social Media Links:
www.hlburkeauthor.comwww.hlburkeblog.comwww.facebook.com/hlburkewriterwww.instagram.com/burkesdragonswww.twitter.com/typativemamacatauthor.to/hlburke (amazon)
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Published on March 11, 2016 07:18

February 22, 2016

Ten clean indie authors. Sixteen gripping stories. One HU...

Banner1 Ten clean indie authors. Sixteen gripping stories. One HUGE giveaway.Enter below for your chance to win 16 books plus a $100 Amazon card.Click to Tweet AtAF_Cover_Kindle As The Ash Fellby AJ PowersDystopian Taking care of ten kids was the last thing Clay Whitaker expected by his twentieth birthday. Then again, after acclimating to the volatile nature of life in the Texan frozen wastelands, he's not surprised by much anymore. That is, until he meets Kelsey Lambert. Now, with a brutal winter rolling in earlier than ever, Clay must swiftly adapt to the changes in his life to ensure the safety of those he cares about. Cowboy Leaning in Doorway of Barn The Cowboy's Last Goodbyeby Shanna HatfieldContemporary Western Romance Ben Morgan has no problem safeguarding his heart until he meets a sweet woman determined to ignore his considerable charms. Harper Hayes knows the very last thing she needs is the entanglement of a relationship, especially with a handsome cowboy like Ben Morgan. However, their hearts, her uncle, and a military dog have other ideas. FindingFaithCover Finding Faith (Love's Compass: Book Four)by Melanie D. SnitkerContemporary Christian Romance Single mom Serenity Chandler is determined to do anything to provide better opportunities for her son, Gideon. That includes moving so he can attend a special needs school. The satisfaction of helping children and being a part of their lives is one reason Aaron Randall loves his job as a music therapist. Due to Hope Academy's dating policy, any relationship between them will put his job at risk. The more time Aaron spends with Serenity and Gideon, the harder it is to ignore what they could have together. With Aaron's job and Gideon's education hanging in the balance, they'll have to rely on faith to find their way. inhereyes-kind-final-1600x2560 In Her Eyesby Wesley BanksSports RomanceBook Page (Pre-order Coming Soon) When Ben Wilder is given a second chance he focuses on the one thing he's always been good at: running. After walking on to the University of Florida he begins to quickly move up the national rankings, paving a path towards the NCAA Track & Field Championships. Everything is going the way he planned, until the day he bumps into Casey Taylor. *Disclaimer: Content includes explicit language* Life and Salvation_Front Life and Salvationby Faith BlumChristian Western Romance Three novellas, three men, three women, three very different problems. God is leading each couple, but will they listen? Will they all find true love in the midst of their problems?     Mercy's Prince Kindle cover Mercy's Princeby Katy JonesYoung Adult Christian Fantasy When his older brother dies in battle, Valerian must set aside his dream to be a scholarly monk and become crown prince. Armed with a brave heart and the love of a pacifist Healer named Mercy, Valerian sets out to find the legendary dragons, the only hope of salvation for his kingdom.   COVERnonebutyou_KINDLE None But Youby Franky BrownChick Lit Anna never expected to see Erick Walsworth again. Breaking off their engagement eight years ago was the worst decision of her life. With circumstances throwing them together and a best friend insisting on playing matchmaker, Anna can’t escape the one question she fears most: What happens if she can’t convince her first love to give her a second chance? ReluctantlyMarried-FINAL Reluctantly Marriedby Victorine LieskeContemporary Romantic Comedy What starts out as a harmless on-air date between local morning show co-hosts ends up going viral, and Megan Holloway is thrown into a whirlwind fake romance. But what starts out as pretend, soon becomes real, and she must decide if her heart can take a chance on love.   SJ1 Snow Jobby Debbie BrownMystery When NY divorce lawyer, Sarah Lindquist, stepped out of her office to clear her mind before her next client showed up, the last thing she expected was to come to in the middle of the Colorado Rockies, with two park rangers standing over her. The ex-military rangers are convinced someone wants her out of the way, but how to find out who, without putting her life at risk and letting that 'someone' know they've missed the target? Write Me Home-FINAL Ebook Write Me Homeby Crystal WaltonContemporary Clean Romance Firefighter Ethan DeLuca couldn’t get out of Haven’s Creek fast enough. But the trouble with trying to outrun his past? Memories still burn under the ashes. Especially when coming home brings a feisty redheaded fire into his life that he has no idea how to put out.   Fill Your Kindle Giveaway - 16 books plus a $100 Gift CardEnter for your chance to win this massive giveaway, including: FillYourKindle (1) Paperback or gifted Kindle copy of As The Ash Fell eBook copy of the entire Grass Valley Cowboy's series eBook copy of Finding Faith eBook copy of In Her Eyes Paperback or eBook copy of Life and Salvation Paperback or eBook copy of Mercy's Prince Paperback or eBook copy of None But You Paperback or eBook copy of Reluctantly Married eBook copy of Snow Job plus one of Brown's other books Paperback or eBook copy of Write Me HomeHow To WinEnter the Rafflecopter form below. Note, the more entries you submit, the greater your chances are of winning this sweet giveaway! Don't forget to spread the word. Click to tweet. a Rafflecopter giveaway
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Published on February 22, 2016 05:15

February 17, 2016

Cover Reveal for a new DRAGON book!



The Dragon Courage series is a middle grade/young adult fantasy series that has ten-year-olds to grandparents raving. What's all the fuss? It's a clean read of adventure and character quality building set in a new world. According to one reviewer, "Not since reading Christopher Paolini's Eragon have I read a book about dragons that made me want to be a part of that world". Each book has a theme skilfully woven into the plot so younger readers won't even realize they are being taught important life qualities. The series is a "fabulous adventure for younger readers that will fill their minds with the magic of dragons, friendships found and worlds from far, far away".
Today, fantasy author Kandi J. Wyatt is introducing book three in the Dragon Courage series, Dragon's Revenge. 
Book one took the reader to the northern canyon country of Three Spans Canyon where Kyn became a dragon rider. 
Book two followed Braidyn, a youngling born in the canyon country, who moved to the south along the River Sur. When some nestlings are stolen, Braidyn goes seeking retribution. His search takes him to the sandhills to the east of the inland sea. In book three, our story revolves around Kyn. He travels across the inland sea to a new land of marshes and red dragons.Blurb:In search of his place in the world, Kyn visits his new friend, Ben’hyamene. Together, they meet an ailing dragon rider from the marshes of a land called the Carr. The rider recounts a people beset by anger, depression, and despair. After befriending and healing the rider, the group travels to the rider’s home. There they discover a breed of wild dragons, called drakes, which have been at war with humans for four hundred years.
One sleepless night, Ben’hyamene uses his new abilities to communicate with the lead drake. This sets Kyn and Ben’hyamene on a path that could bring peace to a conflict that’s nearly destroyed a whole people. Can revenge be set aside and enemies be called friends?Trailer:https://youtu.be/PXabYw2HG4kFind the author:You can find her on her website, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter.
And now for the cover!
Dragon's Revenge CoverIsn't it stunning? Thanks, Kandi, for allowing me to share your new cover!
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Published on February 17, 2016 02:00

February 15, 2016

Monday Book Review: Cora and the Nurse Dragon by H. L. Burke

I love to read, especially fantasy, and when I fall in love with a book I like to share my enthusiasm by writing a review. This is the first review I've actually featured on my blog, but this is an extraordinary book, and I want readers of MG fantasy to know about it!

Cora and the Nurse Dragon by H. L. Burke feels like a historical fantasy, because the author has obviously done a lot of research to make her setting feel like the early 20th century, with the addition of very believable dragons. The main character, Cora, is smart and spunky, and I loved taking this journey with her.

The writing was superb, and sucked me in from the very first page. The story is compelling and full of suspense as the stakes (and the danger) grow ever higher. The supporting characters are well-drawn, and Cora's best friend Abry makes me wish I had a friend like her, who is loyal AND good at math!

I don't want to reveal too much about the plot, but just be prepared to fall in love with the dragon pictured on the cover, and don't begin reading this book at bedtime, or you will stay up late to finish it. It's THAT good!

I whole-heartedly recommend this to dragon lovers of any age, but young fantasy readers especially will enjoy the story and feel like they've made several new friends, both human and dragon.

I bought both the Kindle AND the paperback. You can, too: http://www.amazon.com/Cora-Nurse-Dragon-H-Burke-ebook/dp/B01ACV79BO
 

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Published on February 15, 2016 14:34

February 8, 2016

Monday Blog: I'm not in Texas any more...

For weeks now I've been forgetful and confused. I missed a doctor's appointment because I forgot what day of the week it was. Even though I write things down, I can't keep up with the simplest activities. I've been blaming it on chemo brain.

It's not chemo brain. It's just that I'm not living in 2016 Texas right now.

Let me back up. In November I signed up to participate in NaNoWriMo for the first time, and successfully managed to get my writing focus back. Yay! I finished book 3 in my fantasy series and got a good head start on book 4. Feeling a great sense of urgency, for I don't know how long I'll stay in remission this time, I wanted to keep pressing with the daily word count and signed up for an 85K writing challenge (85,000 words in 3 months, from January 1 through March 31). I'm almost halfway to that goal, which means more than halfway through book 4. I'm so totally immersed in my fantasy world that I get annoyed when I have to do mundane tasks, like washing clothes, ironing, cooking for my Twin Towers (my 6'4" hubby and his father, who lives with us).

I'm living in Levathia, circa 1100's, with dragons and some of my favorite characters ever.

A very nice young man named Joshua Smolders redid my hand-drawn map of Levathia, with stunning results! Now I know where I'm going in Levathia, and you are welcome to journey with me!


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Published on February 08, 2016 07:17

January 28, 2016

Enter to win a Fantasy Winter Escape

My favorite genre is fantasy, and my favorite writer's group is Clean Indie Reads. So it doesn't get much better than hanging out with 15 fellow CIR fantasy writers in a fantastic giveaway event February 5th & 6th with a Facebook party and everything! The BIG prize is a new 7" Kindle Fire preloaded with all 16 of our books. I've donated a copy of my YA fantasy, Mercy's Prince, and all the other books are MG or YA fantasy. A great selection! There will also be prizes at the Facebook party, including this little guy I'm donating:
If you love fantasy, here's the Rafflecopter to enter:
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Published on January 28, 2016 18:57