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Cover Release: FAERY MARKED by Mary Waibel

Today I am thrilled to be a part of the cover reveal for FAERY MARKED, a YA Paranormal Romance by my CP and awesome friend, Mary Waibel. FAERY MARKED releases this summer through BookFish Books. The cover was designed by the amazingly talented Anita B. Carroll from Race-Point.com. Learn more about the behind the scenes of this cover, as well as about Anita herself, at Waibel's World. 

And drumroll please...the cover for FAERY MARKED.


Book Blurb:
No one ever warned her magic came with...

Dishing Covers with Mary Waibel!

Today I'm so excited to swap blogs with my wonderful CP and sometimes BETA reader, but always good friend, Mary Waibel. She's the author of the wonderful "Princess of Valendria Series," which I love!

Thanks for hosting me today, Michelle! I'm so excited to be here talking about my covers as well as hosting you at my site to talk about your redesigned cover for MILAYNA.

When writing a series it's important that the covers all fit together. At least, I feel that way. For my series, each book has...

Thank you!

I've tried to visit every blogger that hosted my new cover for my upcoming paranormal romance book "Milayna." I've tried to respond to all the tweets and comments. But there are so many of you that I know I've missed some one...because you've all been so fantastic!
I really have no words to describe how grateful I am for everyone who posted the new cover, tweeted, re-tweeted, and left comments. You all rock so hard—your awesomeness is indescribable! 

Thank you again! You are priceless to...

Milayna's Make-Over!

Make-over day is finally here! I'm so flippin' excited to reveal the updated cover of "Milayna," my paranormal romance. Thanks to the talented Robin Ludwig, Milayna has gotten a rockin' make-over that matches her bad-ass attitude, and looks Fan-friggin-tastic! She, along with her group of other demi-angels, are going to take the demi-demon world by storm December 2nd!

cover by Robin Ludwig Designs, INC
From the bestselling author of PODs comes an unforgettable tale of action, intrigue...

Cover Reveal: Finding Mr. Darcy High School Edition by Erin Butler

I'm so excited to participate in the cover reveal for Erin Butler's new book, "Finding Mr. Darcy: High School Edition." I'm even more excited to read it! Check it out...

Sixteen-year-old Liza Johnson takes fangirl to a whole new level of crazy when she decides to take dating advice from her literary hero: Jane Austen.
With the help of her best friends, Liza sheds her ancient-speak and complete Austen wardrobe for something a bit more modern in an attempt at finding her very own Mr. Darcy.

Enter...

My thoughts after using: "Brazilian Bracelets" by Florence Bellot

If you love making meaningful gifts for friends or just desire a stylish accessory that doesnt break the bank, this book is a must-have. Instructions for making Brazilian bracelets of various shapes and sizes are included, decorated with crosses, zigzags, diamonds, dots, and even fish, and adorned with beads and charms. In all, there are more than twenty projects and seventy-five different variations of bracelets, hair braids, and wraps shown, with step-by-step instructions. Intricate drawing...

My thoughts after reading: "High Risk Love" by Shannon Mayer

Photographs.

Images. Snapshots in time.

This is how I experience my life. I’ve hidden behind my camera and viewed the world through the lens. I watch other people live their lives. I’ve given up on my dreams, and sheltered my heart from love; because both have given me nothing but pain. Even thinking about opening myself up, sends my fears into overdrive. It’s better to be safe, than to take a risk and have your life shattered into pieces alongside your heart. This is what I believed.

Dangerous....

My thoughts after reading: "The Other Tree" by DK Mok

It’s been four years since Chris Arlin graduated with a degree that most people think she made up, and she’s still no closer to scraping up funding for her research into rare plants. Instead, she’s stacking shelves at the campus library, until a suspiciously well-dressed man offers her a lucrative position on a scientific expedition.

For Chris, the problem isn’t the fact that they’re searching for the Biblical Tree of Life. Nor is it the fact that most of the individuals on the expedition seem...

Swoon Thursday

The great girls at  YABound  created a HOT meme, Swoon Thursday. I don't usually participate in memes, but I think it's fun to read all the swoony stuff everyone finds. 

This week I'm going to play along. If you're new to the game, here's how to join in the fun:

From the book you’re currently reading, or one you just finished, tell me what made you SWOON. What got your heart pounding, your skin tingling, and your stomach fluttering.

Shout it out on Twitter with the hashtag #YABound...

Swoon Thrusday

The great girls at  YABound  created a HOT meme, Swoon Thursday. I don't usually participate in memes, but I think it's fun to read all the swoony stuff everyone finds. 

This week I'm going to play along. If you're new to the game, here's how to join in the fun:

From the book you’re currently reading, or one you just finished, tell me what made you SWOON. What got your heart pounding, your skin tingling, and your stomach fluttering.

Shout it out on Twitter with the hashtag #YABound...