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Books-a-Fire .99 Discount and FREE eBook Days May 13-May 31

Hi Everyone,

The Books-a-Fire authors are at it again.  From May 13 – May 31 there will be free and discounted ebooks available for everyone.

All you need to do is visit the Books-a-Fire website and click on the book covers to see what surprises are  in store for you.  Will they be free for discounted?  You’ll have to visit every day to find out because each day it could be different.

Visit http://www.booksafiregiveaway.com/ to find out.

All the Books-a-Fire authors are providing excerpts from their book.  Here is an excerpt from my book, Let Sleeping Dogs Lie.

She was alone. Truly alone. She stood there, not sure what to do. Finally she walked to the gurney. Her fingers trembled as she reached for the sheet – and then she pulled it back. Her hands came to her mouth to stifle a cry. Unable to control her knees any longer, she dropped to the floor.

Hot tears burned her face like acid rain. She squeezed her eyes tight and all she saw was Thomas. Thomas as he was now, under this sheet – dead.

It was Thomas. No mistake. Her husband, her lover, her best friend. The man she was supposed to spend the rest of her life with. The man who possessed her mind, body and soul. Dead.

Visit the Books-a-Fire authors at the links below for more details about their featured ebooks.

Diane Rapp – Goodreads or Facebook 

Calinda B – Blog or Facebook  

Bud Dougherty – Blog or Facebook 

Gloria Repp – Facebook

J. Heather Leigh - Blog or Facebook

Jennifer Donohoe – Blog or Facebook

Reb MacRath -  Blog or Facebook

Visit me at my Facebook page  

Have fun finding great deals on some amazing ebooks.

Tami

Books-a-Fire Grand Prize Winner Announced

Hello Everyone,

I’m a little behind the times here but I wanted to let you know that the Books-a-Fire Grand Prize winner was drawn and the lucky person is Karen Couch. Congratulations, Karen, we hope you enjoy the $100 Amazon Gift Card and the bundle of books and music. This was a fun experience for me and I truly appreciate everyone who came to my site and entered. I hope to have more fun and interesting post for you in the near future. Have a great day! Tami

Two More Winners Announced in Books-a-Fire Giveaway

Two more winners were chosen in the Books-a-Fire Giveaway. On Friday Helen Geraghty’s name was drawn for a $25.00 Amazon Gift Card and today Jessica Pittman was chosen for a Bundle of Books from the authors of the Books-a-Fire Giveaway. Congratulations to Helen and Jessica and their participation is appreciated.

If you have not entered the Books-a-Fire Giveaway, there is still a few days left. Go to the  ”Giveaway” tab at the top of this website for details. Make sure you go to each author’s contest page for more chances to win.

Good Luck,

Tami

First Two $25 Amazon Gift Card Winners Announced

Hi Everyone,

The Books-a-Fire team gave away two $25 Amazon Gift Cards to two lucky people today. They are Shannon Jean Rhea and Tina Connor Myers. Congratulations ladies!

There are still more great prizes to be awarded. If you have not entered, please do so. You can enter using the links below or click on the “Giveaway” tab at the top of the page. Be sure to go to the Books-a-Fire website to enter 14 more times.

Thank you for stopping by and GOOD LUCK!!

Tami

Books-a-Fire Giveaway!!

Hello Everyone,

I’m so excited!  Why? Well, I’m part of a great giveaway that includes 10 other indie authors and 3 indie musicians and we’re giving away some awesome prizes. Starting January 15 and continuing to January 30, you can enter to win some great prizes, such as Amazon gift cards, book and music.  What better way to start of your new year than with free books and free music, not to mention a chance for $250 in Amazon gift cards?

Here’s how it works, click on the top link below and you will be taken to the Rafflecopter Entry Form. There you can enter for a chance at the awesome prizes. Click the second link below to go to the Books-a-Fire Website, from there you can go to the other authors’ and musicians’ sites to enter again.  In all, you have 14 chances to win! So be sure to visit all the sites, increasing your chances of winning even more.

No purchase is necessary to enter, but if you’re interested in good books and music, take a look at what each sponsor has to offer. Good Luck!!

Click Here Enter for Books-a-Fire Rafflecopter Entry Form

Click Here to Go To Books-a-Fire Website

An Amazing Journey Back in Time: A Review

First, before you read my review of Stairway to My Heart by Marion Marchetto, let me say that writing reviews is a new and unfamiliar endeavor for me.  As a writer, writing a review would seem like a cinch. I found that this is not the case. Telling others that you “loved” or “hated” a book is easy, but telling them why you “loved” or “hated” a book is another task completely.

Because so many readers rely on reviews and because authors must prove to the general public that their books are worth their time and money, I find myself seeking reviews and honing the craft of writing them. Keep in mind, while you’re reading reviews, that they only matter if they are honest. I assure you that my review of Stairway to My Heart by Marion Marchetto is an honest review.

An Amazing Journey Back in Time

Stairway to My Heart by Marion Marchetto takes the reader of a remarkable journey back in time. She skillfully recreates the world of turn-of-the-century Boston and New York through vivid and crisp descriptions.

The story chronicles the lives of Kevin Newkirk and Cordelia Conner. Kevin, in need of a wife that will suit his family and society, marries Cordelia, whose sole ambition is to rise in social standing. With less than a spark of love between them, they turn to others to ignite the flames of passion.

I developed a love-hate relationship with the characters. One minute I would cheer them on and the next minute I wanted to pound them. Ms. Marchetto has the rare ability to invest the reader in the lives of the characters, their feelings, their attitudes and their beliefs. In the world of Kevin and Cordelia, love takes a back seat to their societal roles and Ms Marchetto does an excellent job of making the reader understand and experience the results of class restriction through the lives of the characters.

I eagerly await the next book of this exciting saga and recommend it to anyone who loves a unique story with characters who are as real as your next door neighbor.

I AM HUMAN

As a writer, my ultimate goal is to express myself with my words and hope they touch someone.  I will always give my best.  Readers, please remember when you're reading a book, short story, poem or any piece of work that touches you, that's what makes it worth your time.  Writers don't make mistakes to ...

I AM HUMAN

As a writer, my ultimate goal is to express myself with my words and hope they touch someone.  I will always give my best.  Readers, please remember when you’re reading a book, short story, poem or any piece of work that touches you, that’s what makes it worth your time.  Writers don’t make mistakes to offend or outrage.  If I could give you perfection, I would.  I know I try but my mistakes are a reminder that. . .

I AM HUMAN 

Don’t read my book if you expect perfection,

You will be sorely disappointed.

If you want words written by a cold, unfeeling machine,

Read a book written by a software program.

I am human.

Flesh and blood,

I have feelings,

Emotions,

Passion,

I am human.

I’m not perfect,

I am not sorry I “wasted” your time,

You got something more valuable,

A part of me,

I am human.

If you don’t like my words,

That’s your problem, not mine.

I will write, whether you read or not.

It’s who I am,

I am human.

A flawed diamond

Is still a diamond.

Lucky To Stand In the Middle of Capitol Circle

I know I'm a bit late, but a few weeks ago Americans everywhere celebrated Memorial Day.  We sometimes forget while we're enjoying our three day weekend that there are brave men and women who make daily sacrifices so that we may attend BBQs, the beaches or lakes to take in the sun and splash around in the ...

Lucky To Stand In the Middle of Capitol Circle

I know I’m a bit late, but a few weeks ago Americans everywhere celebrated Memorial Day.  We sometimes forget while we’re enjoying our three day weekend that there are brave men and women who make daily sacrifices so that we may attend BBQs, the beaches or lakes to take in the sun and splash around in the waters, while they are protecting our nation.  Let’s never forget we owe them our freedom.

 I had the opportunity to welcome my daughter back from Iraq after her tour of duty.  God watched over her while she was there and I thank Him everyday for her safe return.  The day she came home, I went to Tallahassee to greet her and her unit.  It was an emotional day and a day I will forever remember.  A year long struggle with daily fears came to an end.  I wrote a poem about that day and I would like to share it with you.

I hope you enjoy it.  And as you read it, say a prayer for all the mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, sons and daughters who weren’t lucky enough to stand in the middle of Capitol Circle.

Jessica this is for you,

With Love and Pride!

Standing in the Middle of Capitol Circle

There I was standing in the middle of Capitol Circle

In its coal, black splendor.

Standing beside strangers,

In all shapes and sizes,

With a common goal,

To welcome home our loved ones

From a hot, dry distant land.

Thanks to the unforgiving sun,

Sweat played peek-a-boo,

Popping out on my forehead,

Holding my too-long thick hair hostage around my neck

And sneaking down my back in long tickling steams.

But even this misbehavior couldn’t dampen my joy,

Standing in the middle of Capitol Circle.

I carried my Red, White and Blue pride for all to see,

Catching cold, curious stares from motorists

Going who knows where.

The police halted traffic in the north bound lane,

To allow the patriotic pedestrians room,

To wave their flags, to throw their kisses,

To raise their voices and cheer,

Watching for the chartered chariots

To roll down Capitol Circle.

There I was standing in the middle of Capitol Circle,

Aching to wrap my arms around you,

To kiss your freckled cheeks,

To look into to your sweet brown eyes,

Wanting to hug you so tight we’d feel like one.

The tears were hiding behind my eyes,

Waiting for their cue,

Waiting for their first glimpse of you.

But I could not see you through the smoky, gray glass,

As the caravan drove past,

But I stood there anyway,

Waving and crying,

In the middle of Capitol Circle.

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