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August 17, 2012
Back-to-School Giveaway: Whispering Hills FREE
Get my YA Paranormal Romance, Whispering Hills, FREE on Amazon Kindle for ONLY 3 days - August 19th through the 21st.
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD. Everyone loves a FREE book!
XOXO,Taryn
Back to School Giveaway - Whispering Hills FREE
Get my YA Paranormal Romance, Whispering Hills, FREE on Amazon Kindle for ONLY 3 days - August 19th through the 21st.
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD. Everyone loves a FREE book!
XOXO,Taryn
August 8, 2012
5 of 5 Stars to Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward
I give Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward 5 of 5 stars. I am a HUGE fan of the Black Dagger Brotherhood series. As with the other books in the series, this one does not disappoint. Tohr's story is awesome! My only complaint is that I have to wait until next year to read the next book. AHHHH! I want to read it now! If you haven't read this series, I definitely recommend :)
Goodreads Description:
Ever since the death of his shellan, Tohrment is a heartbroken shadow of the vampire leader he once was. Brought back to the Brotherhood by a self-serving fallen angel, he fights again with ruthless vengeance- and is unprepared for a new tragedy. Seeing his beloved in dreams—trapped in a cold, desolate netherworld—he turns to the angel to save his former mate, only to despair at the path he himself must take to set her free. As war with the lessers rages, and a new clan of vampires vies for the Blind King’s throne, Tohr struggles between an unforgettable past, and a future that he doesn’t know he can live with… but can’t seem to turn away from.
Goodreads Description:
Ever since the death of his shellan, Tohrment is a heartbroken shadow of the vampire leader he once was. Brought back to the Brotherhood by a self-serving fallen angel, he fights again with ruthless vengeance- and is unprepared for a new tragedy. Seeing his beloved in dreams—trapped in a cold, desolate netherworld—he turns to the angel to save his former mate, only to despair at the path he himself must take to set her free. As war with the lessers rages, and a new clan of vampires vies for the Blind King’s throne, Tohr struggles between an unforgettable past, and a future that he doesn’t know he can live with… but can’t seem to turn away from.
July 22, 2012
EMANARE Release Party - HUGE GIVEAWAY, Cover Reveal & Free Book
Lots of fun stuff in this post! Emanare cover reveal, Dark Seeker FREE e-copy on Amazon, and Book/Swag GIVEAWAY!!
First, here is the cover for my new YA urban fantasy, Emanare, available Monday, 7/23 on Amazon. Also, find it on Goodreads. Emanare is book 1 in the Destined series.
Description:Samantha Campbell is born into an extraordinary family of females. Only she is different from her ancestors...
Sam wakes in a Baltimore bar missing memories of her college life. Now the target of a demonic presence, she learns she is a weapon designed by evil to destroy her family’s divine fate. The demon royalty will do anything to ensure Sam’s loyalty to their cause. But Sam is tough. She refuses to give in without a fight and partners with a secret group of students to regain her memories and rewrite her destiny.
Also, get Dark Seeker FREE on Amazon Kindle Monday & Tuesday (7/23-7/24) ONLY!!
And last but not least, WIN a signed uncorrected proof of Dark Seeker (10 copies available), Kai's scythe signed, or the heartagram necklace from Whispering Hills. There will be MANY winners. Just fill out the form below! US Only! Giveaway ends Sunday, August 5th at midnight.
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First, here is the cover for my new YA urban fantasy, Emanare, available Monday, 7/23 on Amazon. Also, find it on Goodreads. Emanare is book 1 in the Destined series.
Description:Samantha Campbell is born into an extraordinary family of females. Only she is different from her ancestors...
Sam wakes in a Baltimore bar missing memories of her college life. Now the target of a demonic presence, she learns she is a weapon designed by evil to destroy her family’s divine fate. The demon royalty will do anything to ensure Sam’s loyalty to their cause. But Sam is tough. She refuses to give in without a fight and partners with a secret group of students to regain her memories and rewrite her destiny.
Also, get Dark Seeker FREE on Amazon Kindle Monday & Tuesday (7/23-7/24) ONLY!!
And last but not least, WIN a signed uncorrected proof of Dark Seeker (10 copies available), Kai's scythe signed, or the heartagram necklace from Whispering Hills. There will be MANY winners. Just fill out the form below! US Only! Giveaway ends Sunday, August 5th at midnight.
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July 14, 2012
5 of 5 Stars to The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa
I am a HUGE fan of Julie Kagawa! I loved her Iron Fey series and now I can't wait for the next book in her Blood of Eden series. I give The Immortal Rules a 5 of 5 stars. Excellent read! I highly recommend to YA fans, vampire fans and paranormal/fantasy fans! :)
June 21, 2012
Paranormal Freebies Blog Hop
June 8, 2012
Book Signing in Leesburg, VA
Here are some photos from our book signing in Leesburg, VA yesterday. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say "hi" and chat about the awesome world of YA paranormal romance and urban fantasy. I also found out that I need put down my Kindle and take Fifty Shades of Grey off my nightstand and READ it!! Thank you so much for your wonderful comments about Dark Seeker. I hope you enjoy Whispering Hills just as much! :)
XOXO,Taryn
XOXO,Taryn
June 4, 2012
Local Author Book Signing on June 7th
I will be signing Dark Seeker and my new release, Whispering Hills, with two fabulous local authors on Thursday, June 7th. If you live in the Maryland/D.C./Northern Virginia area, we'd love it if you stopped by.
You are invited to a book launch to celebrate our newly released books:
Lauren and Avery Hester's children's picture book Animal Dreams
Mary Litton's faith based chapter book for K-3rd graders Secret of the Catacombs
Taryn Browning's young adult paranormal romance Whispering Hills
Drop by Tiny Toes Dance Academy any time between 3-5 for food, games, and fun. This event is family friendly, and please invite your friends to stop by! Hosted by Mary Litton, Lauren & Avery, and Taryn June 7, 2012 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Tiny Toes Dance Academy
1604 Village Market Blvd
Suite 110, Leesburg, VA 20175
You are invited to a book launch to celebrate our newly released books:
Lauren and Avery Hester's children's picture book Animal Dreams
Mary Litton's faith based chapter book for K-3rd graders Secret of the Catacombs
Taryn Browning's young adult paranormal romance Whispering Hills
Drop by Tiny Toes Dance Academy any time between 3-5 for food, games, and fun. This event is family friendly, and please invite your friends to stop by! Hosted by Mary Litton, Lauren & Avery, and Taryn June 7, 2012 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Tiny Toes Dance Academy
1604 Village Market Blvd
Suite 110, Leesburg, VA 20175
May 28, 2012
Heroes and Heroines
Archetypes are said to be mythical, like Aphrodite and Dionysus. They live in our deepest desires and imagination, whether they are actors on TV, characters in books, or celebrities on the cover of Us Weekly magazine.
Archetypes are heroes and heroines, characters and people, who are "bigger than life." According to Deepak Chopra in The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire, "Our individual archetypes are reflected in our desires and intentions." We all identify with the labels given to us by others. Some of my "labels" include: sister, friend, mother, wife, writer, etc. These are labels that are given to us by the "outside" world. When people ask who we are, we usually answer with one or more of these labels. Because, really, other than our relationships and our jobs, what else are we?
The real question is who are you without the labels you've been given? What are your archetypes? I participated in an exercise to find out what I desired most in life. What am "I," other than the labels I carry around. Think about the "bigger than life" people who inspire you. I spent the morning deciding on who inspires me, and these are who I came up with...
"There is a vision for my life that is greater than my imagination can hold." ~Oprah
Success SpiritAbundanceGratitudeGenerosity Inspiration to OthersTeacher
“What happens when you lose your heart's desire?”
~Stephenie Meyer, New Moon
Publishing SuccessBest Selling AuthorBooks brought to life through moviesInspiration to AuthorsChanges lives of readersBrings joy to others
"The past is gone. The future is not here. I am free of both. What do I choose? Joy!" ~Deepak Chopra
EnlightenmentFulfillmentUnity ConsciousnessCompassionMeditationTranscendenceSynchrodestinyTeacher
Now that I've shared mine, who inspires you? Find out who you are by looking at the qualities you are drawn to in others.
XOXO,Taryn
Archetypes are heroes and heroines, characters and people, who are "bigger than life." According to Deepak Chopra in The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire, "Our individual archetypes are reflected in our desires and intentions." We all identify with the labels given to us by others. Some of my "labels" include: sister, friend, mother, wife, writer, etc. These are labels that are given to us by the "outside" world. When people ask who we are, we usually answer with one or more of these labels. Because, really, other than our relationships and our jobs, what else are we?
The real question is who are you without the labels you've been given? What are your archetypes? I participated in an exercise to find out what I desired most in life. What am "I," other than the labels I carry around. Think about the "bigger than life" people who inspire you. I spent the morning deciding on who inspires me, and these are who I came up with...
"There is a vision for my life that is greater than my imagination can hold." ~OprahSuccess SpiritAbundanceGratitudeGenerosity Inspiration to OthersTeacher
“What happens when you lose your heart's desire?” ~Stephenie Meyer, New Moon
Publishing SuccessBest Selling AuthorBooks brought to life through moviesInspiration to AuthorsChanges lives of readersBrings joy to others
"The past is gone. The future is not here. I am free of both. What do I choose? Joy!" ~Deepak ChopraEnlightenmentFulfillmentUnity ConsciousnessCompassionMeditationTranscendenceSynchrodestinyTeacher
Now that I've shared mine, who inspires you? Find out who you are by looking at the qualities you are drawn to in others.
XOXO,Taryn
May 10, 2012
Why is it so natural to fall for the bad guys in fiction?
Whether it's movies, TV or books we tend to gravitate toward the "bad" boys when in "real" life they would only break our hearts, or worse, depending on the shows we watch or the books we read. If the bad boy is a vampire, it could mean death. You know who I'm talking about...Damon, Jace, even the sociopathic ghost, Gabriel, in my book Whispering Hills and Kai from Dark Seeker.
It's so hard not to love them. I believe that deep down at the core we are "love." It's when "lower" feelings such as anger, betrayal, jealousy, frustration, etc. get in the way our ability to be compassionate and love unconditionally get covered up.
Deepak Chopra said in The Path to Love, "Ultimately people are good because of who they are; goodness is a quality of being. Once we have made this discovery, we stop measuring people by their achievements. We expect goodness as part of their essence, and of ours. When this happens, we no longer expect a reward for doing good. We no longer bestow love when people are go to us and withdraw it when they are bad. Instead love becomes a constant in our lives. It just is. People who have reached this stage are in true possession of their love stories."
Yes, it's the compassion we feel for those bad boys who have led such dysfunctional lives, or have been hurt so badly that their internal wounds attract us to them. I believe that deep down we all know that inherently everyone is good. It's the pain of life expressed outwardly that causes them to act out of fear instead of love...and there lies our compassion. Plus, they are so fun to read about, and swoon over, lol! :)
XOXO,Taryn
It's so hard not to love them. I believe that deep down at the core we are "love." It's when "lower" feelings such as anger, betrayal, jealousy, frustration, etc. get in the way our ability to be compassionate and love unconditionally get covered up.
Deepak Chopra said in The Path to Love, "Ultimately people are good because of who they are; goodness is a quality of being. Once we have made this discovery, we stop measuring people by their achievements. We expect goodness as part of their essence, and of ours. When this happens, we no longer expect a reward for doing good. We no longer bestow love when people are go to us and withdraw it when they are bad. Instead love becomes a constant in our lives. It just is. People who have reached this stage are in true possession of their love stories."
Yes, it's the compassion we feel for those bad boys who have led such dysfunctional lives, or have been hurt so badly that their internal wounds attract us to them. I believe that deep down we all know that inherently everyone is good. It's the pain of life expressed outwardly that causes them to act out of fear instead of love...and there lies our compassion. Plus, they are so fun to read about, and swoon over, lol! :)
XOXO,Taryn
