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A Launch Party recap post is coming, I promise!

Just as the title says, I promise that I will have a BLOOD BORN Launch Party recap post for you very soon (maybe even tomorrow!). Needless to say it was a crazy weekend, and I'm only now recuperating! ;-P


So, I thought I'd post the video of my interview with the local ABC affiliate, WEAR ABC 3. I must admit that I've only watched about the first 10 seconds (that was all I could stomach of seeing how horrible I look on camera!), but some have said it went well.


You decide. :-)

BLOOD BORN Launch Party Tonight!

Yes, you read that title correctly. Tonight is the launch party for my debut novel, BLOOD BORN ! 


I seriously cannot believe that in just 4 days, my book will be available for the entire world to read! (author's note: 'entire world' is what I imagine in my head; just go with it, 'kay?)
A huge thank you to everyone who has been kind and gracious enough to purchase either the ebook version (which is out now, and which you can pick up  here and here !) or the hardback version (which comes o...

I'll be on TV!...and, the final Three Line Thursdays!

First up, today at 11am CST I will be interviewed on my local ABC station, WEAR 3, to discuss BLOOD BORN! I'm super excited (and super nervous, haha!), and if anyone out there wants to see me (and hear what I am sure is a pretty recognizable Southern Accent), visit the WEAR website ! (note: I have no idea when the actual segment will go online, but it will, so keep checking!). 

Okay folks, since a certain book debuts next Tuesday (okay, it's mine, it's mine!), today will be the last Three...

Waiting on Wednesday...DEMON EYES by Scott Tracey!

The lovely Jill (a fellow Alabamian!) over at Breaking the Spine created the Waiting on Wednesday meme for us bloggers to showcase books we're waiting on.


This week's selection is the sequel to the book I reviewed on Monday, and I am very excited to read it! The first book was fun and thoroughly enjoyable, so I know this one is gonna be just as entertaining. Please add to your TBR lists...


DEMON EYES
by Scott Tracey
pub date 10/8/2012


product description from goodreads.com


Braden came to...

Trailer Reveal: WHAT I DIDN'T SAY by Keary Taylor!

You guys, I am so excited to be a part of the reveal of the trailer for Keary Taylor's new YA contemporary novel, WHAT I DIDN'T SAY ! The book sounds amazing and the trailer seriously rocks!

Don't believe me?
Then see for yourself...here it is, the trailer for WHAT I DIDN'T SAY...



See? Told you it was amazing! I love how quiet it is in the beginning; no music, just his voice. Such emotion behind his words, and the harsh silence in the background only adds to that emotion. This is gonna be su...

Review: WITCH EYES by Scott Tracey

WITCH EYES
by Scott Tracey
pub date 9/8/2011


product description from goodreads.com


Braden was born with witch eyes: the ability to see the world as it truly is: a blinding explosion of memories, darkness, and magic. The power enables Braden to see through spells and lies, but at the cost of horrible pain.

After a terrifying vision reveals imminent danger for the uncle who raised and instructed him, Braden retreats to Belle Dam, an old city divided by two feuding witch dynasties. As rival family h...

Last day of my Blog Tour...plus TGIF!!

Today is the last day of the BLOOD BORN Blog Tour, hosted by the delightful Yara at Once Upon A Twilight!

OUaT is also hosting today's stop, so be sure to head on over and check it out--there's a grand prize giveaway!


And stop back by OUaT on April 27th at 9pm CST for a live chat with yours truly (I'll post about it again, just to remind ya)!






The awesomeness that is Ginger (or G, as I like to call her!) over at  GReads!  has created a great meme that is tons of fun. Each F...

Day 11 of the BLOOD BORN Blog Tour...plus Three Line Thursdays!

Today is the next to last day of the BLOOD BORN Blog Tour, hosted by the super Yara at Once Upon A Twilight!

Please visit Books With Bite and check it out!


And today also marks the next to last installment of Three Line Thursdays! 




What is Three Line Thursdays, you ask?


It's simple, really. Every Thursday between now and the release of BLOOD BORN , I'm going to tease you guys with three random lines from the book! I'll treat this just like Teaser Tuesdays, by turning to random pages and selecting ...

Day 10 of the BLOOD BORN Blog Tour...plus Waiting on Wednesday!

Today is the 10th day of the BLOOD BORN Blog Tour, hosted by the brilliant Yara at Once Upon A Twilight!

Please visit SupaGurl Books and check it out!




And as promised...Waiting on Wednesday!





The lovely Jill (a fellow Alabamian!) over at  Breaking the Spine  created the Waiting on Wednesday meme for us bloggers to showcase books we're waiting on.
This week's pick is the final book in a fun, entertaining series that I've really enjoyed. Though I didn't enjoy the second book as much as the first, it...

Day 9 of BLOOD BORN Blog Tour...plus Review: SHINE by Jeri Smith-Ready!

Today is Day 9 of the BLOOD BORN Blog Tour, hosted by the super-duper Yara at Once Upon A Twilight!

Please head over to Good Choice Reading and check it out!




And as promised...a review of SHINE, the final installment in Jeri Smith-Ready's amazing SHADE series!

SHINE
by Jeri Smith-Ready
pub date 5/1/2012


To review SHINE, oh where to begin!
I was wiping away tears a mere ten pages in.


Rife with pain and terror and tension,
The emotional wave was too intense not to mention.


From the very first word my...