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May 30, 2015
Book Review: Reluctant Cassandra by Ellen Smith
Title: Reluctant Cassandra
Author: Ellen Smith
Genre: Southern Women’s Fiction
Rating: 4 stars
Purchase: Amazon
Review copy provided by Enchanted Book Promotions in exchange for an honest review.
Nothing much changes in historic Eagle Valley, Virginia. That’s a good thing for Arden McCrae. It’s easier to manage her visions of the future when there isn’t muchto see. Arden would rather stayburied in the cool certainty that comes with storiesof the past. Fortunately, running the local antique s...
May 29, 2015
Book Tours: Starter Day Party for A Navigator’s Tale: The Arcane Map of West
I’m hosting the starter day party today for the book tour for science-fiction “A Navigator’s Tale: The Arcane Map of West”. The tour runs from May 29 to June 12.
Tour ScheduleMay 29th: Starter Day Party @ I Heart Reading
May 30th: Book Excerpt @ Indy Book Fairy
May 31st: Promo Post @ Nat’s Book Nook
June 2nd: Book Excerpt @ I’m an Eclectic Reader
June 4th: Guest Post @ Bedazzled Reading
June 6th: Promo Post @ The Single Librarian
June 8th: Book Review, Book Excerpt and Giveaway @ A Virtual...
May 28, 2015
Book Review: The Family Tree by John Everson
Title: The Family Tree
Author: John Everson
Genre: Horror
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Rating: 3,5 stars
Purchase: Amazon
Review copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Its roots are old…and twisted! The blood of the tree is its sap. It has sustained Scott Belvedere’s family for generations. It’s the secret ingredient behind the family’s intoxicating ale and bourbon, among other elixirs. But only when Scott inherits The Family Tree Inn, deep in the hills of Virginia, does h...
Only $0.99 for Granted Wishes!
“Granted Wishes”, a contemporary romance by author Tanya Vought, is only $0.99 from May 29 to May 31.
About the Book
Title: Granted Wishes
Author: Tanya Vought
Genre: Contemporary Romance
A decision that will change her life forever.
After the loss of her husband, Gracelynn Calhoun has struggled with her life and career. Forced to take a four week vacation or be fired from her job, she surprises everyone including herself and agrees to the vacation.
The owner of A...
Book Review: Better Left Buried by Belinda Frisch
Title: Better Left Buried
Author: Belinda Frisch
Genre: Young Adult Contemporary
Age Group: Young Adult
Rating: 4 stars
Purchase: Amazon
Review copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Better Left Buried is a gritty coming of age tale about the power of repressed memories and the loyal, emotional connection forged between lifelong friends. Touching on issues of suicide, addiction, and mental health, this story will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page...
Author Interview with Lily Iona Mackenzie
Today I’m interviewing Lily Iona Mackenzie, the author of Fling! a comedy that sounds hilarious. Thank you for answering my questions!
How long have you been writing?
When I was 13, I started a diary, but I was afraid someone would see what I had written. I do recall using a coded language that I can’t remember. I would love to see those pages again so I would have a better sense of my writing self at that age. I didn’t start keeping a diary again until I was in my mid-20s and going through...
Book Tours: Starter Day Party for Why Women Cheat
I’m hosting the starter day party today for non-fiction “Why Women Cheat”. The tour runs from May 28 to June 28. I will review the book on June 20. Stay tuned for the review and meanwhile, enjoy visiting the other tour stops!
Tour ScheduleMay 28th: Starter Day Party @ I Heart Reading
May 28th: Promo Post @ Indy Book Fairy
May 30th: Author Interview @ Author C.A. Milson
May 31st: Promo Post @ The Single Librarian
June 1st: Promo Post @ I’m an Eclectic Reader
June 2nd: Book Review @ Bedazzled...
May 27, 2015
Book Review: Aberrancy bu Su Halfwerk
Title: Aberrancy
Author: Su Halfwerk
Genre: Horror
Age Group: Adult
Rating: 4 stars
Purchase:Smashwords | B&N
Review copy provided by Enchanted Book Promotions in exchange for an honest review.
Robert Williamson, esteemed judge, adoring husband, and doting father, has his flawless life snatched away, leaving him damaged beyond repair—damaged by a witch whose taunting presence spells his destruction.
Before exacting his revenge, Robert is hell-bent on digging out explanations.
His demands are...
Book Spotlight Beautiful Collision
Purchase on Amazon: http://amzn.to/1GAZWNF
Eighteen year old Gray McAllister is on the run. Leaving her dangerous past behind her is easier said than done, even when she finds herself at last able to forge a new life.
But then the planets align and Gray finds herself bumping into super-hot Thane Blackwell. Drooling over him from afar is safe but that’s only until she is forced to look after Thane while he recovers from surgery.
Being holed up in her apartment is a bad, bad idea. Can Gray...
Promo Post for Sapient
Jerry Kaczmarowski released his latest thriller Sapient in April 2015. It is available for sale on Amazon in eBook and paperback.
Book ExcerptChapter 1
A young research assistant poked his head through the laboratory door and said, “We’re heading out to grab some beers. Want to join us?”
Dr. Jane Dixon brushed aside a strand of dark hair that had fallen from her ponytail. She waved the offer off without turning to face him and gave a curt, “Too much work.” I need to get out of here at a dece...
