P.T. Michelle's Blog, page 20
April 5, 2012
4 1/2 Stars for BRIGHTEST KIND OF DARKNESS from RT Book Reviews!
YAY!!! I'm so very excited to share that RT Book Reviews gave BRIGHTEST KIND OF DARKNESS 4 1/2 Stars! *doing a major happy dance!* Thank you Amy Lignor for the awesome review. Here's a snippet below.
4 1/2 Stars! "Book one of this series has a truly powerful plot that brings a freshness to the YA genre. It's a dark, gritty world, starring a girl who knows what lies ahead and a boy who's trying to leave the past behind. With no vamps or angels, this is an engrossing partnership formed from the dark and macabre, leading readers down a mystical path." ~ RT Books Reviews
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Also, I wanted to thank Kristi at The Book Faery for including BRIGHTEST KIND OF DARKNESS in her Top Ten Tuesday "Books to Read in a Day" list as well as Amy from Book Loving Mom who also included BRIGHTEST KIND OF DARKNESS in her Top Ten Tuesday "Books to Read in a Day" list. So yay, BKoD made two lists!!!
April 2, 2012
BKoD Print Book Giveaway & a bit from LUCID
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March 18, 2012
Scenic Sunday & Contests Galore
Since spring is just around the corner, I thought I'd share a couple pics. Ever wondered what a Dragonfly looks like up close? 
His antenna above his bulb-like eyes surprised me. Why so short and stubby? They look a little like those old brick cell phone antenna, don't they? Wonder if they have the same range? LOL!
Also, there are currently THREE opportunities to win an eBook copy of BRIGHTEST KIND OF DARKNESS! If you already have a copy (thank you for your support!), please tell a friend about these contests and help share some Ethan love.
Kara-Karina from Nocturnal Book Reviews is offering an eBook copy of BKoD! Hop over here to enter. Contest deadline is 3/24/12 (ends in SIX days).
Rhi from RhiReading is offering an eBook copy of BKoD as part of her Lucky-In-Love blog series. Plus, you get see some Ireland pics. 
Go here to enter. Contest ends in TWO days.
Jen from I Read Banned Books is offering a chance to win an eBook copy of BKoD as part of her Lucky Leprechaun Giveaway Blog Hop! Go here to enter! Contest ends in FOUR days.
Thank you Kara-Karina, Rhi and Jen for your wonderful support!
Have fun entering and I hope your weather is a springlike as our weather is today! LOVE it.
P.T.
March 16, 2012
Ireland & a Giveaway & Latest Reviews
Hi everyone!
I know I've been quiet since I'm working on my next book, but with Saint Patrick's Day almost upon us, I wanted to share a fun Guest Blog I did over at RhiReading.
GUEST BLOG
Want to see pics of Ireland and read a fun "Lucky-in-Love" story and also enter for a chance to win en eBook copy of BRIGHTEST KIND OF DARKNESS? Then click here and read on!
LATEST REVIEWS
"… Michelle has managed to create something rather unique and different here. I loved her writing, the pacing, the characters, everything. This one definitely sucked me in and held me until the end. I'm so looking forward to the next one!…" Click here to read the entire review at Readergirl Reviews a Teen Book
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"… I was so pleasantly surprised by how much I really enjoyed her book and how unique the story was right from the start. I truly love to be able to read a book that is unlike any other I have read before. To me it make for such a fun and intriguing read. There are always books out there to read about vampires, witches, werewolf's, ect but to be able to pick one up and discover a untold story that will have you falling in love with the character's or feeling you can't put the book down because you just need to know what will happen to next is priceless…" Click here to read the entire review at Bittersweet Enchantment
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"…YOU GUYS! I'm about to tell you about a book that I loved! It is action-packed, the pacing is perfect, and the plot is seamless. The characters are amazing and believable, the mythology is original, and the romance is perfect. If you are one of those people that do not typically read self-published books I would say to you that this is a great place to start. If you trust my opinion, check this one out…" Click here to read the entire review at Into the Hall of Books
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"…Brightest Kind of Darkness is full of suspense, especially as Nara loses her powers. I was surprised on many occasions as the story unfolded and Michelle fills in the gaps in the story with extremely plausible, awesome explanations. Michelle has done a great job captivating her readers and I am eagerly awaiting the sequel…" Click here to read the entire review at A Book Vacation
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"… I really enjoyed the slow build of their friendship to eventually more. It felt real and natural. No insta~love and no love triangles. Ethan still has a mystery surrounding him but he is very supportive of Nara and eventually very honest as well. He didn't drag everything out for a long length of time. They had some great butterfly worthy scenes. I'm very picky in my romances so I'm happy to say that I really enjoyed their relationship…" Click here to read the entire review at Some Like it Paranormal
February 21, 2012
Writing Tip ~ Using Text-to-Speech with Edits & Recent Reviews
WRITING TIP
An author friend suggested that I try the Text-to-Speech feature on my Kindle when it was time for me to do a read through on my current manuscript. She said she found it really helpful. I figured I'd give it a shot. When doing edits, I normally go through at least three rounds before my critique partners ever see the book. First round is on the computer, then second round is on paper and then the third round is on my Kindle (where I upload the file to my Kindle and read it there). Doing this allows me to see my manuscript in several different ways. You'd be surprised the things you can catch using different mediums while going through edits.
So, as my last round reading over my book on my Kindle, I also turned on the Text-To-Speech feature. Notice I said ALSO. What I mean by this is, I turn on the TTS AND I read the words along with the guy reading them to me. You'd be surprised how many little things your eyes just "slip over" BUT if you're also hearing it at the same time, you tend to catch more things beyond general typos like: repetitive words, repetitive phrases and missing words. When I do this, I turn it on the fastest function and kind of speed read through it. Hey, another added benefit…maybe I'll learn to read faster. LOL!
Give this a try the next time you're going through edits on your manuscript and see if it doesn't help. I know I'll ALWAYS use the TTS feature now.
RECENT REVIEWS
"The chemistry between Nara and Ethan blew me away. It's pretty close to what I remember feeling between Mac and Barrons in Karen Marie Moning's Shadowfever series. For that reason alone, I'd recommend the book. They get pretty steamy – without there even being any sex!" Click here to read the entire review at Never Too Fond of Books
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"I liked how Brightest Kind of Darkness kept me guessing through the entire novel. Brightest Kind of Darkness sets up for the second book wonderfully as I have so many questions about Nara and Ethan" Click here to read the entire review at Vamps, Weres and Cassay
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"If you're a YA PNR lover but your bored with the mediocrity of the genre's recent additions this will restore your faith. Brightest Kind of darkness is a well crafted paranormal romance with a refreshing and original plot, I couldn't get enough." Click here to read the entire review on Reads With Reckless Abandon
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"Brightest kind of darkness is completely unique and original to anything else I have read before, I really loved the concept and am looking forward to the next book in the series, Lucid, so I can, hopefully, find out the answers to some burning question we're left with at the end…." Click here to read the entire review at Bookaholics
February 12, 2012
Scenic Sunday, Destiny's Fire winner & Reviews!
SCENIC SUNDAY
I haven't posted a Scenic Sunday pic in a while…so enjoy the sunset. I did!
DESTINY'S FIRE Winner!
Thank you to everyone who participated and thanks to Trisha Wolfe for offering up a copy of her book. THE WINNER is: Silvia P!
Congratulations Silvia! Traci should be contacting you about sending you your eBook! Happy Reading!
RECENT BKoD REVIEWS
An Amazing & Intense Paranormal YA "…Brightest Kind of Darkness is an amazing, intense read. Even when it was 6AM and hadn't slept yet, I couldn't seem to put it down…" Click here to read the entire review at Bitten Books
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"…Ethan is a pretty awesome male protagonist – brooding, handsome, and he spends his free time saving animals at the local shelter. Go ahead and swoon. Like Inara said, "Who knew knights wore flannel shirts and Led Zeppelin tees?"…" Click here to read the entire review at Writing Belle
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"…Brightest Kind of Darkness is a wonderful, mysterious story with compelling characters…" Click here to read the entire review at Riffs And Reviews
February 10, 2012
Who Can Resist the PINK?
February 7, 2012
I'm at Ilona Andrews' blog today with a GIVEAWAY!
February 6, 2012
Guest Trisha Wolfe & a Giveaway
February 5, 2012
LUCID, Reviews & Upcoming Blog Guest!
