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Holman Writing Adventure: August Recap

While August Amazingness was going on, I have been pounding away. This month has been a very productive month. Just look at how my WriteMind calendar has filled out!



Now the real question: what do all those consistent work days and good word counts equal? Several really awesome things.

There was Always Laughter in Our HouseEditing almost complete
Kate’s Case Files #3First draft completed
Two short storiesFirst drafts completed
Book about Austin Disaster Relief NetworkMoving into the fact checking phase
 I honestly didn’t expect to get this much done this month, but it has felt amazing. What projects do I hope to complete this month?

• Finish editing Laughter and ADRN book
• Publish the next Tales of Taelis short story
• Start editing Escape and Endurance
• Start writing Kate’s Case Files #4

What have you been up to this month?

The Final Day

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Brothers and Betrayal
The Destiny of a Galaxy

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A quick break for a really amazing book

I really, really adore this series. I personally don't like waiting for the next book. So what did I think of this installment?

My ReviewAnyone who read Reversal Zone will know that it left you desperate for the next book. I was so privileged to be part of the advanced reader team. This book was not a disappointment.

The first thing that people will find is that this takes place on Earth. It is a different feel from the other books, but we don’t lose sight of the space age technology, or forget the peril that we are in. Andi, after all, has a limited time to get what she needs to survive. It only takes one message to send her, August, and Crash on an adventure to save a little girl.

This book really focuses on August and Andi’s relationship. I really enjoyed seeing them discover more about each other outside the starship setting. As August is a much-beloved character in this series, many will be happy to learn more about him and see how the adventure affects them.
I love seeing how Andi is growing and changing. As she is being stretched and placed in new situations, you see her maturing and coming into her own. I look forward to seeing how the next book or two develops her character.

One of my favorite aspects is to watch how well Pennington wove the story. So many things are not as they appear and leave you second guessing everything. I know I was surprised by the twists in the story, which doesn’t happen a lot to me. However, this story once again left me in need of the next book. I hope it comes out soon!

I highly recommend this book and series to those who like stories of adventure, sci-fi, and young-adult fiction.

About the Book You never escape your pastAndi Lloyd is more comfortable than most with interstellar travel, but she's not prepared for the perils and peculiarities of a world she has all but forgotten—the planet Earth. As the Surveyor undergoes repairs, her brother August receives a message with news that will send both of them across the world to a place he never wanted to visit again.

Neither of them are prepared to be thrust into a world of political intrigue amid the tangled forests and crumbling ruins of Austria. They aren't prepared to encounter wild animals and endure cross-country hikes. And they definitely aren't prepared to face it all alone.

But despite the dangers they must press on into the unknown to find a way to save Andi's life, to decide the fate of Earth itself—and to rescue a lonely girl who just happens to be their little sister.
About the Author J. Grace Pennington has been telling stories since she could talk and writing them down since age five. Now she lives in the great state of Texas, where she writes as much as adult life permits. When she's not writing she enjoys reading good books, having adventures with her husband, and looking up at the stars.
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Tour Schedule
August 25 Bookish Orchestrations-Intro postFrances Hoelsma – Excerptshout outs – Book SpotlightLaurel's Leaves – Guest PostThe Destiny of One – Review
August 26 The Music of a Story – ReviewJaye L. Knight– ExcerptLetters from Annie Douglass Lima – Excerpt
August 27 Writings, Ramblings, and Reflections – ReviewKelsey's Notebook – Book SpotlightClaire Banschbach– Excerpt
August 28 Morgan Elizabeth Huneke – ReviewRachel Rossano's Words – Guest PostRebekah Lyn Books – Character Interview
August 29 Bookish Orchestrations-Giveaway Winner

Now for Kate's Texas Adventure

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