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October 15, 2012
LADY LUCK RUNS OUT Blast and Giveaway!
Lady Luck Runs OutFall tourist season in St. Pete has kicked into high gear for Darwin Winters, pet psychic, but that doesn’t stop her from getting tangled up in a new murder investigation. Rose Faraday, a gypsy fortune teller, has succumbed to a rattlesnake bite in her own condo. After a run-in with the victim’s traumatized cat, Darwin knows it was no freak accident. Can she find a way to prove it? Or will the killer get lucky and get away with murder?
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LADY LUCK RUNS OUT Book Blast and Giveaway!
Lady Luck Runs OutFall tourist season in St. Pete has kicked into high gear for Darwin Winters, pet psychic, but that doesn’t stop her from getting tangled up in a new murder investigation. Rose Faraday, a gypsy fortune teller, has succumbed to a rattlesnake bite in her own condo. After a run-in with the victim’s traumatized cat, Darwin knows it was no freak accident. Can she find a way to prove it? Or will the killer get lucky and get away with murder?
Follow the author, Shannon Esposito
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Buy On KINDLE/ NOOK /SMASHWORDS
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A POLITICAL AFFAIR Tour and Giveaway!
A Political Affair isn’t Fifty Shades of Red, White, and Blue, but it is a love story with spice and political intrigue. Stephen McEvoy never expected to fill his father’s U.S. Senate seat at such a young age—or to fight to keep it. When clever Anne Norwood interns in his office, Stephen dismisses her as another pretty face—until her independent streak catches his attention. They’re both too smart to fall for one another, yet they do. During a tough election, their relationship is an impossible political gamble. Campaigns—like love—are either won or lost. Follow Mary Goodreads / Website / Twitter / Facebook Releases Oct 18 Amazon Purchase her Novella A Very Important Guest 
Even before she graduated from law school, Mary knew she wasn’t cut out to be a real lawyer. Drawn to politics, she’s spent her career as an organizer, lobbyist, and nonprofit executive. Nothing piques her interest more than a good political scandal or romance, and when she stumbled upon writing, she put the two together. A born Midwesterner, naturalized Texan, and transient resident of Washington, D.C., Mary now lives in Northern California with her two daughters and real lawyer husband. Tour Starts October 15. The author is giving away 2 e books , a $10 Amazon GC (Open INT), and 2 swag Packs (Open US/ Can)
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October 11, 2012
THE WEDDING WAGER Book Blast and Giveaway!
The Wedding WagerKevin Wake hates being rich. He despises everything his father stands for, but he can’t abandon his kid sister and baby brother. Their future is tied to his own. When his father threatens to rob them all of their mother’s legacy, Kevin takes bold action to protect what should be theirs.
Megan Mully is out of the hospital at last. But she’s homeless, jobless, broke and alone. Love is the last thing on her mind. Kevin is just a means to an end. She never expected him to steal her
heart!
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About the Author
Hi! I’m Regina Duke. I’ve been writing for (gasp!) fifty years, collecting some lovely rejection slips along the way. When indie publishing became a possibility, I decided this was my opportunity to find out if people really enjoyed my books or not. What a wonderful way to share my stories! I wake up every morning, looking forward to writing the next one. And I am delighted by the responses from readers.
When I’m not writing, I am teaching my dogs tricks and attending dog events in obedience, rally, and agility. Many of my books have dogs in them. Two Labrador pups wend their way onto the pages of The Wedding Wager. I also enjoy adding flowers to my garden, and this year I even produced some cherry tomatoes! I hope you’ll visit my website and blog, and if you like, follow me on Facebook and Twitter!
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October 10, 2012
THE BRIDGE CLUB Book Blast and Giveaway!
The Bridge ClubHow far would you go to help a close friend? Is there a place where you might draw the line and simply have to say no?
The story = Eight women. Four decades of friendship. One unimaginable request.
Where can you find a story about friendship, laughter and the good things in life that also touches on alcoholism, infidelity, porn addiction, illness and grief? For many women, it’s often within their own circle of friends. Whether your BFFs are in their twenties or are seniors, everyone has a story.
The Bridge Club reminds us of the complexities of women’s friendships through an entertaining and often moving tale of eight women whose lives intersect once a month initially to play the game of bridge. What began as one night turns into four decades that span the segments of a woman’s journey from youthful optimism to embracing the challenges and opportunities presented in life’s later years.
Based loosely on the author’s own bridge club, the story weaves the reader through a maze of life’s inevitable scenarios.
This is a novel for anyone who values friendship. Not simply the “Hi, how are you?” type of friendship but rather the kind that weathers all sorts of storms, unselfishly celebrates triumphs, and hums along year after year with never an unkind word. It does exist.
If you have such a friendship in your life you will relate to the women in The Bridge Club. If you don’t, perhaps the story will inspire you to search for it.
Through laughter, tears, and everything in between the story meets life head on and affirms that building a strong foundation of friendship is a priceless asset.
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About The Author
Patricia Sands lives in Toronto, Canada and sometimes the south of France. With a happily blended family of seven adult children and, at last count, six grandchildren, life is full and time is short. Her award-winning novel, The Bridge Club, was recently a Finalist in the 2011 Next Generation Indie Book Awards and a Finalist in the 2012 Indie Excellence Book Awards. Her next novel, The Promise of Provence, should be available by December 2012.
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October 9, 2012
Book Signing Event!
Do you live in the central Florida area? Then I have a great way for you to spend this coming Saturday afternoon. Come visit beautiful and historic Mount Dora and stop in at BARREL OF BOOKS AND GAMES to join me for my latest book signing!
I’ll be there from 1-3 PM signing copies of THE KING SERIES with the brand-spanking-new covers! Don’t miss this opportunity to see these gorgeous books live and in person!
BARREL OF BOOKS AND GAMES is located at 144 W 5th Ave, Mount Dora, Florida. If you click the link above, you can find more information on the event and the store.
October 7, 2012
YOUR MARK ON THE WORLD Tour and Giveaway!
Your Mark On The WorldYour Mark On The World combines inspiring stories of ordinary people doing remarkable things to make the world a better place with practical advice to empower anyone to give more to a cause (charity, non-profit or social venture) without giving up a career or family.
The inspiring stories include:
Botevy’s life and death struggle through Pol Pot’s killing fields that led her ultimately to create an orphanage in Phnom Penh.
Rick’s personal crusade to cure cystic fibrosis to ensure that his two afflicted grandchildren will attend his funeral and not the other way around.
The eight-member Smith family’s world service tour.
David’s decision to walk away from a successful career as an international executive to volunteer to care for victims of leprosy in rural India.
These stories are combined with practical financial advice to empower you to give more to a cause without giving up your family or your career.
The book answers these questions:
How do I get out of debt and stay out of debt?
Which charity or cause do I choose to make my donation?
How do I decide where to volunteer?
How can our family plan a volunteer vacation?
How can I save money for retirement?
How much should I contribute to my 401k?
Can I use Mint to manage my budget?
How to retire early enough to devote healthy years to volunteering?
This must-read book provides an overview of philanthropy in America and around the world, providing you with a clear picture of charity and its fruits. You’ll learn the ability to leave your mark on the world.
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October 6, 2012
Blog HIJACK!
Another Successful Blog Hijack!!!!
Psst! Jesi Lea Ryan here. Welcome to my sneak-attack blog tour!
Tawdra is off editing a new project and forgot to lock her computer. So I thought I’m taking over her blog for my own nefarious (shameless?) purposes. I have to hurry though before she comes back. (Hee, hee!) Read to the end and you have a chance to win a free e-book!
I want to take a moment to tell you about my new young adult, paranormal romance, Arcadia’s Gift.
Most people who experience death don’t live to tell about it.
When sixteen year old Arcadia “Cady” Day wakes in a hospital after experiencing what can only be called a psychic episode, she finds her family in tatters. With her twin sister gone, her dad moved out, her mom’s spiraling depression and her sister’s boyfriend, Cane, barely able to look at her, the only bright spot in her life is Bryan Sullivan, the new guy in school. When Bryan’s around, Cady can almost pretend she’s a regular girl, living a regular life; when he’s not, she’s wracked with wild, inexplicable mood swings. As her home life crumbles and her emotional control slips away, Cady begins to suspect that her first psychic episode was just the beginning…
I am so excited to share this book with the world! Cady is such an amazing character. I think what I like best about her is that she has to deal with some seriously heavy family issues in addition to her new gifts. Because of this, both teen and adult readers will be able to find different ways to relate to her on an emotional level.
Where did the idea for Arcadia’s Gift come from? I honestly don’t remember. I knew I wanted to write a young adult paranormal, since I read a lot of young adult literature. Vampires are a tad overdone right now and werewolves just don’t appeal to me. (Hello? Doggy breath is NOT sexy!) I seem to recall the character of Cady forming in my mind first. I wanted her to be as realistic as possible. I truly believe some people have psychic abilities, so it seemed natural to develop them in Cady. Once I figured out what those abilities would be, the story of how she got them unfolded naturally.
Why set the story in Dubuque, Iowa? My first novel, Four Thousand Miles, was set in England. While I have been to England and all of the places in my book, I had to do a ton of research into the setting, the culture and the speech. With Arcadia’s Gift, I chose to set the story in my hometown of Dubuque where I am intimately familiar with the city. Cady goes to the same high school I attended, lives in the neighborhood I used to live in and hangs out in the places my friends and I used to haunt on Saturday nights. What I discovered is that I felt a greater emotional connection to this story because I could draw on my sense of nostalgia.
The other reason I chose Dubuque is because it hasn’t been done before. I can’t think of another young adult novel set there, can you? Bordered by the Mississippi River on one side and the Great Plains on the other, Dubuque is unique to Iowa for its incredible bluffs and hills. It truly has a natural beauty. The landscape plays a strong role in the plot of the novel.
What’s next for Arcadia? Nice try! I’m not giving you any spoilers. I can tell you that Arcadia’s Gift is the first in a planned trilogy. The second book, Arcadia’s Curse, is planned to release in May or June 2013.
Oh, crap! I hear Tawdra coming, so I have to dash! Before I go, I’ll leave you with an excerpt from my novel. Tell me what you think of it in the comments and leave your email address for a chance to win a copy of Arcadia’s Gift!!
~Jesi Lea Ryan, Future Bestselling Author and International Hijacker of Blogs
Excerpt:
It felt like ripping… ripping through me, ripping from me. A deafening roar reverberated all around as I lay flat on my back, drowning the shrieks and screams echoing on the river valley walls. My eyes were wide open, unblinking, but all I could see were abstract forms in shades of black, gray and red. A searing burn cut across both of my thighs as if I’d been struck by a flaming hot iron. My flesh melted and bubbled, absorbing the phantom burning metal and shattering my femur bones like glass. Although I was screaming as loud as I could, the sound was distant, like someone screaming under water.
A hub of activity swirled around me, but I had the distinct feeling of being alone… alone in hell. I groped around on the cool soil at my sides, sparse patches of long grass and loose gravel, trying to remember where I was and what had happened to me. The pain prevented any coherent thoughts.
Voices. Panic all around me. Yet I was alone in my hell.
A flash of heat seared through my head, pounding rhythmically. Rust coated my tongue. The heat began to sink down my torso, leaking out of the stumps left under my hips. I sucked in jagged breaths as I realized that the heat was my blood, pumping through my arteries and spilling onto the cool ground.
No! I don’t want to die! Again, the screams tore out of me. No one answered my cries.
My body grew colder. The pain faded to numbness. They say when you know that you are dying, your life flashes before your eyes. I knew I was dying, but curiously, it was my twin sister Lony’s life that came to me in last minute mourning, not mine. I saw her love for me, even if we fought more than talked these days. I saw her fierce hope that our parents would reconcile their failed marriage and reunite, before nothing remained to salvage. I saw her boyfriend, Cane, and the lost promise of young love. A swell of love and pain filled my chest when I pictured Cane. It made no sense…I didn’t even like him.
The forms in my vision began moving more slowly, becoming even darker. I struggled to reach out to them, but my arms were as heavy as iron weights. I opened my mouth to scream again, but only rust flavored foam escaped my throat and rolled down the corner of my mouth and into my hair. The skin on my face broke into a cold sweat as I steadily bled out.
It was almost over. I wanted my mom.
A shock of pain ripped through my chest as my heart raced, running out of blood.
Thump-thump. Thump-thump.
The faster my heart pumped, the less time I had left. My back reared up, head scraping the ground. My lungs heaved, panting. The forms in my vision swirled so dark they blended with the night. I reached out desperately with my hands, fingers not even finding a hand to hold. Breath rattled in my chest as it left my body for the final time and the whole world faded to black.
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October 3, 2012
New Covers Revealed!
Tasmyn Vaughn didn’t expect much when her dad’s job moved them to a small town in Florida; it was just another new school. But there is more to King than meets the eye, and soon Tasmyn’s ability to hear others’ thoughts is the least of her worries. Entangled in a web of first love, quirky and secretive townsfolk, magic and blood rituals, she discovers the town’s secrets aren’t just bizarre, they’re deadly.
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Tasmyn Vaughn is not having the senior year she expected. Her boyfriend Michael leaves for college, she’s being stalked by a suspicious preacher, pursued by the hot new boy at school and blackmailed by her chemistry teacher–who just might be a witch. Tas needs all of her many talents–and a little help from unexpected sources–just to keep her head above water. . .literally.
RestlessWhen she agrees to allow Ms. Lacusta to help develop her powers, Tasmyn has no idea how deep and dark the journey will become. Trapped between fascination and fear, she moves farther away from friends and family, even her boyfriend Michael. Leading a double life forces Tas into decisions that will threaten her sanity and her future… and the very lives of those she loves.
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In celebration of the new covers for FEARLESS and BREATHLESS, Books One and Two of The King Series, Tawdra Kandle is giving away a Print set of all 3 Books AND bookmarks from The Book Swag Shop Open US/ Can Ends Oct 28, 2012
October 2, 2012
HELL TOWN Book Blast!
Hell TownMembers of a paranormal reality show and the small town they investigate become victims of a deadly demon, awaken by a seemingly harmless board game. Will the TV ghost hunters be able to stop the demon and close the portal to Hell, or will they make a fatal mistake that seals the town’s fate?
About the Author
R. Nightshade lives in Hillsboro, Ohio, and is excited to be the fascinating new name in horror storytelling. Her philosophy is that while monsters and bloody ax murderers are fine, truly horrifying stories come from scenarios that could very well be real. Nightshade’s works will include stories of the paranormal, and the ever-waging battle between good and evil on Earth. And, she promises to throw in some monsters because they are, after all, the classic staple of American horror.
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