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Dreaming of Books Giveaway Hop

3rd Annual Dreaming of Books Giveaway Hop January 18th to 24thCo-hosted by Reviews by Martha's BookshelfFor Dreaming of Books Giveaway hop I am giving one lucky winner a hard copy of one of my books (domestic) or a digital copy of one of my books (international).  Good luck!
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Where are the Christians? Blog Tour

Where are theChristians? uses the classic format of who, what, where and how to explore Christianity and the dynamics that unite and divide the religion into what Shuster refers to as “the unrealized potential it suffers from today.”  Where are the Christians? is designed to enlighten the reader as to who the Christians are from a historical perspective; what a Christian is from a spiritual perspective; where the Christians are from a behavioral perspective; and how Christianity can be strengthened and more united from a societal perspective. The book examines hundreds of biblical and scholarly sources, analyzing data from a multitude of studies leading to unique perspectives and solutions to the challenges facing Christianity in the modern era.

The book’s author, Eric Shuster, known for spiritual outreach across the Christian isle in previous books, says “The greatest strength of Christianity is its diversity in having something for everyone; however, that strength is also its greatest weakness in failing to unite toward a greater influence— especially in America where at times one finds it difficult to believe 76% of Americans call themselves Christian.” The striking nature of Shuster’s insights into Christian history, biblical theology, spiritual data, and social dynamics are sure to impact the discussion of Christianity among all religions as he adds fresh perspective to an increasingly volatile subject.
About the Author
Eric Shuster has dedicated his writing career to building bridges of understanding between Christians. He is the executive director of the Foundation for Christian Studies (www.studychristianity.org), a non-profit organization dedicated to the study, teaching, and practice of Christianity in support of essential Christian values and compassionate service across the globe. With his professional research background, directorship at the Foundation for Christian Studies, and his unique life experiences, Eric is able to delve into complex spiritual subject matter and make it understandable and enjoyable to the everyday reader.

For further information, contact Cedar Fort, Inc. Rodney Fife
Marketing Publicist
Cedar Fort Publishing
www.cedarfortbooks.com
801.489.4084

Three Lucky Winners

I would love to announce three winners from previous blog giveaways.
For the Happy New Year Giveaway...Taffy Lovell, who won a $10.00 amazon gift card
For the Finished Being Fat blog tour...Gayle Gold, who won a hard copy of Finished Being Fat
And for the Clear Your Shelf Giveaway...Lana Stringer, who won a hard copy of Its a Love Thing
Congratulations!

January Kindle Fire Giveaway

20 Amazing Authors plus more than 100 of the Best Bloggers have joined together to bring you 1 Amazing Giveaway!

The winner will have the option of receiving a Kindle Fire HD (US Only)


Or $199 Amazon.com Gift Card (International)


Or $199 in Paypal Cash (International)




This giveaway is sponsored by these Awesome Authors:




The Essence by Kimberly Derting
Alaina Claiborne by MK McClintock
Excuse Me, My Brains Have Stepped Out by Pandora Poikilos
Uncontrollable by S.R. Johannes
Hunted by Ednah Walters
Cliffhanger by Amy Saunders
I Was Here - Before You Came by Camelia Miron Skiba
Everlost by Brenda Pandos
Blood Oath by T.L. Clarke
Reaper's Novice by Cecilia Robert
Bulletproof by Jeff LaFerney
Lancaster House by Taylor Dean
Two Halves by Marta Szemik
Murder on Potrero Hill by M.L. Hamilton
Bellyache by Crystal Marcos
Kill Shot by Anne Patrick
Skid Out by Ann Marie Frohoff
Between by Mary Ting
Dragon Stones Saga by Kristian Alva
Rapunzel Untangled by Cindy C. Bennett


Giveaway Details
1 winner will receive their choice of a Kindle Fire HD (US Only), $199 Amazon Gift Card or $199 in Paypal Cash (International).
Ends 1/31/13

Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader, Not A Writer http://iamareader.com and sponsored by the authors. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.


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Best of 2012...Again

Wow! This is the second "Best of 2012" list I made! I can't tell you how excited I am. This time it's for Geek Girl instead of Heart on a Chain , so how awesome is that? Thanks to Misty Moncur, who happens to be a pretty amazing author herself, for the shout-out!

 Check out the rest of Misty's "Best of 2012" here.

Rapunzel Untangled Blog Tour

Rapunzel Untangled will be released February 12th. In conjunction with that I'm running a blog tour from Feb 4-24. I'll be having a huge giveaway (via Rafflecopter) with prizes like: a Nook, an MP3 player, both physical and e-copies of the book, and some other prizes. I'll send you the Rafflecopter HTML prior to the tour to add to your post.   If you have a blog and you'd like to participate, you can check the available dates here:  http://rapunzeluntangled.blogspot.com/p/blog-tour.html.  Here are some options for the tour:  1. Read and review Rapunzel Untangled . If your blog has more than 500 followers, you can request an ARC that the publisher will send you. If you have less than 500 you can read it on NetGalley, or I can send you a PDF.2. Spotlight the book only.3. Interview me.4. Have me write a guest post (your choice of topic).5. Anything else fun you can think of.  You can do any of the above, or a combination of any of them. Email me if you want in and what you want to do.  Thanks! Rapunzel Untangled Blurb: Rapunzel is not your average teenager. For one thing, she has a serious illness that keeps her inside the mysterious Gothel Mansion. And for another, her hair is 15 feet long. Not to mention that she’s also the key to ultimately saving the world from certain destruction.  
But then she meets a boy named Fane, who changes all she has ever known, and she decides to risk everything familiar to find out who she really is.

Filled with romance, adventure, and mystery, Rapunzel Untangled is one story you won’t want to put down. Discover the true meaning of love and friendship in this modern twist to the classic fairytale.   

Wisteria Book Blast

Wisteria by Bisi Leyton:Sixteen year old Wisteria Kuti has two options—track the infected around the Isle of Smythe or leave the only known safe haven and face a world infested with flesh eating biters. But even with well-armed trackers, things go wrong and Wisteria ends up alone facing certain death, until she is rescued by the mysterious Bach. Uninfected, Bach is able to survive among the hordes of living dead.Eighteen year old Bach, from a race known as The Family, has no interest in human affairs. He was sent here to complete his Great Walk and return home as a man—as a Sen Son. The Family regard humans as Dirt People, but Bach is drawn to this Terran girl, whom he has never seen before, but somehow knows. Hunted by flesh eaters, cannibals, and the mysterious blood thirsty group called Red Phoenix, Wisteria and Bach make their way back to the Isle of Smythe, a community built on secrets and lies.
Praise for Wisteria:“I love the buildup of this story, getting to know the characters and watching their connection grow. I had no idea which way the story was headed and I was kept in suspense right up to the very end! It has plenty of action and a fascinating plot and I can’t wait to see what Bisi Leyton has for us next!!” ~ Naomi Hop “There are a lot of great things in this book, so much more than zombies and a struggle for survival. At it’s base core it is about star-crossed lovers, literally and the supporting characters roles… Ms. Leyton brings to Wisteria a mixture of science fiction, fantasy, dystopic world with a twist to the paranormal romance angle!” ~ Cabin Goddess“The book was full of nonstop action from the beginning until the end, and I did not put it down until I had finished it. I loved the book.” ~Author Monique Morgan
Purchase:Lulu * Amazon * Smashwords Author Bisi Leyton:
Bisi Leyton was born in East London in 1978. She grew up in London, Nigeria and the States, listening to the stories life and love from aunts, cousins and big sisters.She lives in London, but has worked around Europe including France, Germany, Ireland, Belgium and the Czech Republic. She has a fondness for reading graphic novels.





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Totally Booked Blog Favorite Reads of 2012

Totally Booked Blog posted their favorite reads of 2012 and guess who made the list? 
That's right: moi and Heart on a Chain ! I'm so excited I wanted to toot my horn just a little - especially since they whittled the list down from quite a large list. I'm beyond flattered!
  You can see the post here 

Want to Win?

Want to win copies of Beautiful Beast, Red and the Wolf, and Snow White? Then go to my sweet friend Camelia Miron Skiba's blog and sign up for her YA Faeries & Fantasy Giveaway Hop!

Finished Being Fat Blog Tour

Finished Being Fat by Betsy Schow is coming out in January 2013. It will be available for purchase in bookstores, online, and for Kindle and Nook. 

To start off the tour Betsy Schow did a podcast with The Cultural Hall. You can download the special episode on Itunes or at The Cultural Hall.
 
Here’s the Blurb from the back of the book.

Not everyone can win the race, but everyone can finish it.
Find the strength to conquer even your most daunting goals in this inspiring account of one woman’s journey to the life of her dreams. It all started the morning Betsy Schow woke up ten pounds heavier than the month before and surrounded by the clutter of halfhearted projects and discarded hobbies. She decided she’d had enough.
What followed in her quest to wish away the extra 75 pounds around her middle accidentally changed her life for good. Using her Philosophy of Finishing, Betsy snowballed her efforts from weight loss into a bucket list of seemingly impossible dreams. Now she’s here to share the simple secret to her incredible success.
Whether your goal is losing weight, running a marathon, cleaning out the basement, or all of the above, this informative book will teach you how to achieve more than you ever thought possible without sacrificing your sanity or your sense of humor.

 About the Author
 After many years of unhappiness and being unpleasantly plump, Betsy Schow found her way to weight loss success and a better life through the Philosophy of Finishing. She shares it all in her first book, Finished being Fat – available January 2013 from Cedar Fort Inc. You can find her running around the mountains of Utah, chained to her laptop, or wrangling two small children.
For the January Release of Finished Being Fat By Betsy Schow we are going to be giving away a hard copy of her book. The contest will run from January 8th to the 14th.

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