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November 14, 2012
Release Day Party Creepy Christmas
Release Day Party Creepy Christmas on I Heart Reading
We’re hosting a release day party for “Creepy Christmas”, a MG fiction book by author Jaimie Admans. You can get the book for free for a limited time from Amazon (from November 15th to November 17th) so get it while you can!
About Creepy Christmas
Title: Creepy Christmas
Author: Jaimie Admans
Genre: MG Fiction
“Strange things are occurring in the neighbourhood. A mysterious snowfall, one Santa too many, and eyes of coal that watch you wherever y...
November 13, 2012
“The Chick Flick Project” Book Tour: Guest Post
“The Chick Flick Project” Book Tour: Guest Post on I Heart Reading
I’m hosting a guest post written by author Courtney Elliot today for “The Chick Flick Project” Book Tour. Courtney is touring with her romantic comedy novel, “The Chick Flick Project”. You can see the full tour schedule here.
Why I started writing
When I was probably about four or five years old, I decided to write my first book. It wasn’t any good, and in fact there weren’t even words. At the time I was obsessed with horses, and...
November 12, 2012
Book Review: The Ocean and The Hourglass by Dan O’Brien
Book Review: The Ocean and The Hourglass by Dan O’Brien on I Heart Reading
Title: The Ocean and The Hourglass
Author: Dan O’Brien
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy
Publisher: CreateSpace
Publication Date: September 9th 2011
Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
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Review copy provided by the author in exchange for honest review.
Dreams are not for the faint of heart, they are for the brave to follow.
A Book, an Hourglass.
An adventure into the mind.
Nicholas had always dreamt of faraw...
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? (19)
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? (19) on I Heart Reading
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a weekly meme hosted by Sheila of Book Journey. It’s where book bloggers gather to talk about what books they read and reviewed last week, what books they’re currently reading and what books they’re planning to read. This is a great way for me to plan my reading week, and to take a sneak peek at what others are reading.
Click HERE to view all my ‘It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?‘ posts.
Finished Re...
November 11, 2012
Starter Day Party Frizzy Tizzy Goes to the Park
Starter Day Party Frizzy Tizzy Goes to the Park on I Heart Reading
I’m hosting the starter day party for Frizzy Tizzy Goes to the Park today, a picture book by author Wendy Hinbest.
Tour Schedule
November 12th : Starter Day Party
@ I Heart Reading
November 14th: Book Excerpt
@ C.S. Dorsey’s Blog
November 16th: Book Review
@ Andi’s Kids Books
November 18th: Author Interview and Giveaway
@ I’m a Reader, Not A Writer
November 19th: Book Review
@ I Heart Reading
November 22th: Book Review
@ Bookaholic Ramblin...
November 10, 2012
Book Review: Living The Thin Life by Elle Meyer
Book Review: Living The Thin Life by Elle Meyer on I Heart Reading
Title: Living The Thin Life
Author: Elle Meyer
Genre: Diet / Weight Maintenance
Publisher: Createspace
Publication Date: August 17th 2008
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Goodreads | Website | Amazon | B&N
Review copy provided by Enchanted Book Promotions in exchange for an honest review.
Living the Thin Life – Creative Ways to Maintain Your Weight for Life was written to help successful dieters maintain their ideal weight. Each person is diff...
November 9, 2012
Book Review: Bitten by Dan O’Brien
Book Review: Bitten by Dan O’Brien on I Heart Reading
Title: Bitten
Author: Dan O’Brien
Genre: Paranormal Mystery, Suspense, Thriller
Publisher: CreateSpace
Publication Date: November 21st 2011
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
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Review copy provided by the author in exchange for honest review.
A predator stalks a cold northern Minnesotan town. There is talk of wolves walking on two legs and attacking people in the deep woods. Lauren Westlake, resourceful and determined...
November 8, 2012
Book Review: On The Day I Died by Candace Fleming
Book Review: On The Day I Died by Candace Fleming on I Heart Reading
Title: On The Day I Died
Author: Candace Fleming
Genre: Young Adult, Horror, Ghosts
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade
Publication Date: July 10th 2012
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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Review copy provided by the publisher in exchange for honest review.
The phenomenally versatile, award-winning author, Candace Fleming, gives teen and older tween readers ten ghost stories sure to send chills up their spines. Set in White Ce...
Book Review: Curses for Sale by Steve Brezenoff
Book Review: Curses for Sale by Steve Brezenoff on I Heart Reading
Title: Curses for Sale
Author: Steve Brezenoff
Genre: Chapter Book, Horror
Publisher: Stone Arch Books
Publication Date: August 1st 2012
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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Review copy provided by the publisher through Netgalley.
Weird and scary things happen after Jace buys an old toy car at a garage sale. Is the toy cursed?
Curses for Sale is a light, fun read for younger readers. It reminded me of the Goosebumps books b...
November 6, 2012
Starter Day Party Living The Thin Life Book Tour
Starter Day Party Living The Thin Life Book Tour on I Heart Reading
We’re hosting a starter day party for the book tour for Living The Thin Life by Elle Meyer, a diet/weight maintenance book.
Tour Schedule
November 7th: Starter Day Party
@ I Heart Reading
November 8th: Book Review
@ Bookaholic Ramblings
November 9th: Book Review and Book Excerpt
@ Forever Book Lover
November 10th: Guest Post
@ Cassidy Crimson’s Blog
November 11th: Book Review and Giveaway
@ I Heart Reading
November 12th: Book Review and B...
