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October 15, 2012
Want to win a KINDLE FIRE? The Super Spies are giving one away!
Hello Everyone! Welcome to the Super Spies Halloween Party! We’re giving away a KINDLE FIRE by playing a game called “Bobbing for Books” and here’s how you enter to win!
The first way to enter is by tweeting and Facebook sharing about the event and posting the tweet or share in the comment section below. Each tweet or share counts as one entry. So, the more tweets you do the more entries you have. :)
The second way to enter is by purchasing one of the participating authors books and posting the title and confirmation code in a comment below. This purchase counts as two entries, so if a contestant buys two books, they are entered four times in the giveaway. :)
The winner will be announced on October 30th. I will send them an e-mail and also post on Facebook and Twitter. :)
****Please be aware that the KINDLE FIRE will be gifted from Amazon and sent directly from there. Therefore, if the winner receives a damaged prize, myself and the participating authors are not held liable for any damages. The winner must work with Amazon to get a replacement.
Now let the tweeting and sharing begin! Good luck to all of you! This is going to be a fun party!
Go to Lisaorchard.com to play. It's up on my blog there! :)
The first way to enter is by tweeting and Facebook sharing about the event and posting the tweet or share in the comment section below. Each tweet or share counts as one entry. So, the more tweets you do the more entries you have. :)
The second way to enter is by purchasing one of the participating authors books and posting the title and confirmation code in a comment below. This purchase counts as two entries, so if a contestant buys two books, they are entered four times in the giveaway. :)
The winner will be announced on October 30th. I will send them an e-mail and also post on Facebook and Twitter. :)
****Please be aware that the KINDLE FIRE will be gifted from Amazon and sent directly from there. Therefore, if the winner receives a damaged prize, myself and the participating authors are not held liable for any damages. The winner must work with Amazon to get a replacement.
Now let the tweeting and sharing begin! Good luck to all of you! This is going to be a fun party!
Go to Lisaorchard.com to play. It's up on my blog there! :)
September 28, 2012
A great review for "The Super Spies and the High School Bomber"!
This is a review from Paperbacks and Frosting! Check it out! It made my day! :)
My review: After reading the first novel in the series I couldn’t wait for more! This book definitely didn’t disappoint. The action kicked in right away and had me on on the edge of my seat through the entire thing. There’s something about the way these books are written that has me biting my nails and feeling nervous for these girls in every situation they get themselves into. I just love the characters in these novels. They have this incredible way of finding their way into extremely dangerous situations, but they do it in such a way that is completely believable. They also each have distinct personalities that I really enjoy reading about. The storyline is very original and it is different from a lot of the books I read and I think that’s part of what made me enjoy this book and the previous one. They’re books that will keep you turning the pages and escaping reality for a couple hours. I read this novel in basically one sitting, I was that hooked! I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for action and adventure! I would recommend this to young adults or adults wishing to relive their childhood a little bit while embarking on a literary adventure! I do think the writing has improved from the previous novel and that the action was even greater. This novel is definitely worth the read and I hope so see much more in the future!
My review: After reading the first novel in the series I couldn’t wait for more! This book definitely didn’t disappoint. The action kicked in right away and had me on on the edge of my seat through the entire thing. There’s something about the way these books are written that has me biting my nails and feeling nervous for these girls in every situation they get themselves into. I just love the characters in these novels. They have this incredible way of finding their way into extremely dangerous situations, but they do it in such a way that is completely believable. They also each have distinct personalities that I really enjoy reading about. The storyline is very original and it is different from a lot of the books I read and I think that’s part of what made me enjoy this book and the previous one. They’re books that will keep you turning the pages and escaping reality for a couple hours. I read this novel in basically one sitting, I was that hooked! I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for action and adventure! I would recommend this to young adults or adults wishing to relive their childhood a little bit while embarking on a literary adventure! I do think the writing has improved from the previous novel and that the action was even greater. This novel is definitely worth the read and I hope so see much more in the future!
September 27, 2012
Megan's Last question for her Children's Book Event
Hello Everyone! I hope everything is going well with you! Today is the last question for Megan’s Children’s Book Event and the last question is…..
Why do you think Children should be encouraged to read? And what is the importance of reading for Young Children?
Okay, here is the answer to why do you think Children should be encouraged to read?
I love this question because it allows me to get up on my soap box and preach about the importance of reading. :) First of all, reading with your child is a great bonding experience between parent and child. I read to both my boys before bed and it was such a wonderful experience to have their tiny bodies snuggle up to me and listen to me read. They both are wonderful cuddlers now and I believe it’s because we used to snuggle when we read. Now, they read to me and it’s great to see their confidence grow in their reading ability.
Studies have shown that reading improves social and analytical skills, and builds self-esteem. Let’s think about this for a second, the ten to twenty minutes that you spend with your child reading each night could be the answer to some of those emotional issues that all kids experience in their teen years. Now, I don’t have any statistics on that and I’m probably oversimplifying the situation, but I really feel that the conclusion I’m drawing has a grain of truth to it. So, when you’re reading with your kids and you’re reading the same story over, and over, and over again. Just think of it as a way of saving money on future therapy bills. :)Just take a look at what the New York Times has to say about reading fiction in this article “Your brain on Fiction” http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/18/opi....
Now, the second question…what is the importance of reading for Young Children?
Well…I feel I’ve answered this in the above question, but I’ll say it again. Reading builds social and analytical skills and improves self –esteem. But there are other benefits as well. Avid readers tend to do better in school and reading also reduces stress.
So there you have it, the last question for Megan’s Children’s Book Event. And if you haven’t entered any of her giveaways stop on by her blog and enter…you could win! http://readingawaythedays.blogspot.com/
Thanks for stopping by and leave a comment and tell me how you feel about reading.
Why do you think Children should be encouraged to read? And what is the importance of reading for Young Children?
Okay, here is the answer to why do you think Children should be encouraged to read?
I love this question because it allows me to get up on my soap box and preach about the importance of reading. :) First of all, reading with your child is a great bonding experience between parent and child. I read to both my boys before bed and it was such a wonderful experience to have their tiny bodies snuggle up to me and listen to me read. They both are wonderful cuddlers now and I believe it’s because we used to snuggle when we read. Now, they read to me and it’s great to see their confidence grow in their reading ability.
Studies have shown that reading improves social and analytical skills, and builds self-esteem. Let’s think about this for a second, the ten to twenty minutes that you spend with your child reading each night could be the answer to some of those emotional issues that all kids experience in their teen years. Now, I don’t have any statistics on that and I’m probably oversimplifying the situation, but I really feel that the conclusion I’m drawing has a grain of truth to it. So, when you’re reading with your kids and you’re reading the same story over, and over, and over again. Just think of it as a way of saving money on future therapy bills. :)Just take a look at what the New York Times has to say about reading fiction in this article “Your brain on Fiction” http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/18/opi....
Now, the second question…what is the importance of reading for Young Children?
Well…I feel I’ve answered this in the above question, but I’ll say it again. Reading builds social and analytical skills and improves self –esteem. But there are other benefits as well. Avid readers tend to do better in school and reading also reduces stress.
So there you have it, the last question for Megan’s Children’s Book Event. And if you haven’t entered any of her giveaways stop on by her blog and enter…you could win! http://readingawaythedays.blogspot.com/
Thanks for stopping by and leave a comment and tell me how you feel about reading.
September 21, 2012
Megan's Question for the Third week of September for Megan's Children's Book Event
Hello Everyone! I hope all is well with you today! I’m still participating in Megan McDade’s Children’s Book Event. You can find it at her blog at http://readingawaythedays.blogspot.com/ . So take a moment and stop by and check out all the giveaways and fun stuff that’s going on over there. :)
The next question that I have to answer is: What was your favorite fairy tale or classic book and why?
Well…the answer to this question is a toss-up between “Cinderella” and “Snow White”. And the reason for this is very simple.
I enjoy stories where the underdog wins. :) In both of these fairy tales I identify with Cinderella and Snow White. Let’s analyze this a little bit. Both women are targeted by stronger females who are in a position of power. In Cinderella, she’s victimized by her evil stepmother, and in Snow White she’s persecuted by the wicked Queen.
I love it that these two innocent victims win in the end. They win by not being manipulative or conniving. I think that’s great! What a great example to set for our children. A person can win by just being themselves! What an awesome message!
So, there you have it. My answer to Megan’s question for this third week in September, so let’s help Megan in her quest to encourage children to read! Stop by her blog and enter one of her giveaways http://readingawaythedays.blogspot.com/
And if you have a tween/teen who you're trying to turn on to reading, check out The Super Spies series! I've been told that teens will turn off the TV to read these books! (wink) :)
Thanks for stopping by!
The next question that I have to answer is: What was your favorite fairy tale or classic book and why?
Well…the answer to this question is a toss-up between “Cinderella” and “Snow White”. And the reason for this is very simple.
I enjoy stories where the underdog wins. :) In both of these fairy tales I identify with Cinderella and Snow White. Let’s analyze this a little bit. Both women are targeted by stronger females who are in a position of power. In Cinderella, she’s victimized by her evil stepmother, and in Snow White she’s persecuted by the wicked Queen.
I love it that these two innocent victims win in the end. They win by not being manipulative or conniving. I think that’s great! What a great example to set for our children. A person can win by just being themselves! What an awesome message!
So, there you have it. My answer to Megan’s question for this third week in September, so let’s help Megan in her quest to encourage children to read! Stop by her blog and enter one of her giveaways http://readingawaythedays.blogspot.com/
And if you have a tween/teen who you're trying to turn on to reading, check out The Super Spies series! I've been told that teens will turn off the TV to read these books! (wink) :)
Thanks for stopping by!
September 13, 2012
The Second Question for the September Children's Book Event
Hello Everyone! I hope all is well with you! I’m here today to answer the second question for the Children’s Event that is being hosted by Megan at http://readingawaythedays.blogspot.com/.
So, here’s the question: What was your favorite book as a child and why?
This is a tough question because I don’t remember the title, only the series. I’m sure some of the more mature (wink) authors out there remember the Boxcar Children series?
I loved those books. I would go to the library and check them out and then race home so I could start reading them right away.
Looking back, I realize the reason I liked them so much was because they were stories about four siblings. I could relate to that because I was the oldest of four siblings. Two brothers and a sister just like the Box Car children. I loved their independence and camaraderie!
I loved how they worked together to make a home out of an abandoned boxcar. At that age, I thought it was so cool that they could function without adult supervision. :) I don’t remember the stories now, but I do remember that they always left me with a sense of my own abilities. They filled me with confidence. If the Box Car children could do it, I could too! :)
And I feel that’s what reading should do for kids, fill them with confidence and provide role models for them. :)
So there you have it! :) Thanks for stopping by and reading my post and let’s help support Megan in her quest to encourage children to read. :) Stop by her blog http://readingawaythedays.blogspot.com/ and leave a comment or enter one of her giveaways! :)
So, here’s the question: What was your favorite book as a child and why?
This is a tough question because I don’t remember the title, only the series. I’m sure some of the more mature (wink) authors out there remember the Boxcar Children series?
I loved those books. I would go to the library and check them out and then race home so I could start reading them right away.
Looking back, I realize the reason I liked them so much was because they were stories about four siblings. I could relate to that because I was the oldest of four siblings. Two brothers and a sister just like the Box Car children. I loved their independence and camaraderie!
I loved how they worked together to make a home out of an abandoned boxcar. At that age, I thought it was so cool that they could function without adult supervision. :) I don’t remember the stories now, but I do remember that they always left me with a sense of my own abilities. They filled me with confidence. If the Box Car children could do it, I could too! :)
And I feel that’s what reading should do for kids, fill them with confidence and provide role models for them. :)
So there you have it! :) Thanks for stopping by and reading my post and let’s help support Megan in her quest to encourage children to read. :) Stop by her blog http://readingawaythedays.blogspot.com/ and leave a comment or enter one of her giveaways! :)
September 2, 2012
The first Questions for September!
Hello Everyone! I hope all is well with you! I’m here today to answer some questions from Megan from http://readingawaythedays.blogspot.com/.
The questions that I’m answering today are: What is your first memory of reading as a child? Do you have memories of your parents reading bedtime stories to you? And, do you think it’s important to read bedtime stories to your children?
So here we go!
What is my first memory of reading as a child?
I would have to say it is the first time my mother brought home a Bobbsey Twins mystery for me. I was SO EXCITED! You see, it was the first gift that I can remember getting for no reason and I didn’t have to share it with my brother or sister. It was just for me! It was also the first chapter book that she had ever bought for me and I was consumed by the story. I kept the bag that it came in and I would get on my bike and ride around the neighborhood with that bag clutched in my hand as I gripped the handlebars. It would sway in the breeze and I felt sooo grown up! You see, I was pretending to ride my bike to the book store and buy the book on my own. Yeah, I had a very active imagination (still do!). But from there, more books arrived and I would sneak out of my bed at night and hide in the upstairs bathroom and read by the night light. The next series that I became interested in were the Trixie Belden series and Nancy Drew series. My life was complete as long as I had a book to read.
Do you have memories of your parents reading bedtime stories to you?
I don’t have specific memories of them reading to me at bedtime but I’m sure they did, otherwise where would I have developed my love of reading?
Do you think it’s important to read bedtime stories to your children?
Absolutely! I started reading to both boys when they were babies and they would love to cuddle with me while a read before their nap or bedtime. We’ve made it a habit to read together almost every night. However, it’s changed since they’ve started school and reading on their own. Now, they read to me and it’s so much fun seeing what their interests are and how they’re developing as readers.
I also feel very strongly that reading helps youngsters develop self-esteem and it’s instrumental in helping develop social and analytical skills. And it’s my firm belief that the more a child reads the better he/she will do academically.
So if you have a tween/teen who you'd like to develop an interest in reading. Check out my new Super Spies Mystery/Thriller Series! They'll keep the young reader on her toes! The Amazon links are below! :) Thanks for stopping by!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007...
http://www.amazon.com/Super-Spies-Sch...
The questions that I’m answering today are: What is your first memory of reading as a child? Do you have memories of your parents reading bedtime stories to you? And, do you think it’s important to read bedtime stories to your children?
So here we go!
What is my first memory of reading as a child?
I would have to say it is the first time my mother brought home a Bobbsey Twins mystery for me. I was SO EXCITED! You see, it was the first gift that I can remember getting for no reason and I didn’t have to share it with my brother or sister. It was just for me! It was also the first chapter book that she had ever bought for me and I was consumed by the story. I kept the bag that it came in and I would get on my bike and ride around the neighborhood with that bag clutched in my hand as I gripped the handlebars. It would sway in the breeze and I felt sooo grown up! You see, I was pretending to ride my bike to the book store and buy the book on my own. Yeah, I had a very active imagination (still do!). But from there, more books arrived and I would sneak out of my bed at night and hide in the upstairs bathroom and read by the night light. The next series that I became interested in were the Trixie Belden series and Nancy Drew series. My life was complete as long as I had a book to read.
Do you have memories of your parents reading bedtime stories to you?
I don’t have specific memories of them reading to me at bedtime but I’m sure they did, otherwise where would I have developed my love of reading?
Do you think it’s important to read bedtime stories to your children?
Absolutely! I started reading to both boys when they were babies and they would love to cuddle with me while a read before their nap or bedtime. We’ve made it a habit to read together almost every night. However, it’s changed since they’ve started school and reading on their own. Now, they read to me and it’s so much fun seeing what their interests are and how they’re developing as readers.
I also feel very strongly that reading helps youngsters develop self-esteem and it’s instrumental in helping develop social and analytical skills. And it’s my firm belief that the more a child reads the better he/she will do academically.
So if you have a tween/teen who you'd like to develop an interest in reading. Check out my new Super Spies Mystery/Thriller Series! They'll keep the young reader on her toes! The Amazon links are below! :) Thanks for stopping by!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007...
http://www.amazon.com/Super-Spies-Sch...
August 28, 2012
September Children's Event!
Hello Everyone! I hope all is well with you! The month of September is almost here and http://readingawaythedays.blogspot.com/ is doing a month long Children’s Book Event.
The event will include interviews with children’s authors, guest posts, giveaways and interviews with illustrators.
Megan will be focusing on books for children from ages 0-11 years. The focus will be on classic children’s boos as well as fairytales. There will also be posts on Roald Dahl, Enid Blyton, and J.K. Rowlings.
Each week I will answer questions that Megan has posed to us authors and post them on my blog. I’m excited! This is going to be fun and the purpose of this event is to encourage young children to read and get them excited about reading. So please stay tuned for details!
The first questions I’ll be answering are:
What is your first memory of reading as a child?
Do you have memories of your parents reading bedtime stories to you? Do you think it’s important to read bedtime stories to your children?
The answers will be posted between September 1st and 9th on my blog at www.lisaorchard.com. I will also post the answers here! I thought all of you might be interested in this event as well! Leave me some comments and tell me what you think! :)
The event will include interviews with children’s authors, guest posts, giveaways and interviews with illustrators.
Megan will be focusing on books for children from ages 0-11 years. The focus will be on classic children’s boos as well as fairytales. There will also be posts on Roald Dahl, Enid Blyton, and J.K. Rowlings.
Each week I will answer questions that Megan has posed to us authors and post them on my blog. I’m excited! This is going to be fun and the purpose of this event is to encourage young children to read and get them excited about reading. So please stay tuned for details!
The first questions I’ll be answering are:
What is your first memory of reading as a child?
Do you have memories of your parents reading bedtime stories to you? Do you think it’s important to read bedtime stories to your children?
The answers will be posted between September 1st and 9th on my blog at www.lisaorchard.com. I will also post the answers here! I thought all of you might be interested in this event as well! Leave me some comments and tell me what you think! :)
September Children's Event!
Hello Everyone! I hope all is well with you! The month of September is almost here and http://readingawaythedays.blogspot.com/ is doing a month long Children’s Book Event.
The event will include interviews with children’s authors, guest posts, giveaways and interviews with illustrators.
Megan will be focusing on books for children from ages 0-11 years. The focus will be on classic children’s boos as well as fairytales. There will also be posts on Roald Dahl, Enid Blyton, and J.K. Rowlings.
Each week I will answer questions that Megan has posed to us authors and post them on my blog. I’m excited! This is going to be fun and the purpose of this event is to encourage young children to read and get them excited about reading. So please stay tuned for details!
The first questions I’ll be answering are:
What is your first memory of reading as a child?
Do you have memories of your parents reading bedtime stories to you? Do you think it’s important to read bedtime stories to your children?
The answers will be posted between September 1st and 9th on my blog at www.lisaorchard.com. I will also post the answers here! I thought all of you might be interested in this event as well! Leave me some comments and tell me what you think! :)
The event will include interviews with children’s authors, guest posts, giveaways and interviews with illustrators.
Megan will be focusing on books for children from ages 0-11 years. The focus will be on classic children’s boos as well as fairytales. There will also be posts on Roald Dahl, Enid Blyton, and J.K. Rowlings.
Each week I will answer questions that Megan has posed to us authors and post them on my blog. I’m excited! This is going to be fun and the purpose of this event is to encourage young children to read and get them excited about reading. So please stay tuned for details!
The first questions I’ll be answering are:
What is your first memory of reading as a child?
Do you have memories of your parents reading bedtime stories to you? Do you think it’s important to read bedtime stories to your children?
The answers will be posted between September 1st and 9th on my blog at www.lisaorchard.com. I will also post the answers here! I thought all of you might be interested in this event as well! Leave me some comments and tell me what you think! :)
August 15, 2012
A great Review for "The Super Spies and the Cat Lady Killer"
Here's what one reader said about my book she gave it 5 out of 5 bookworms! It's so exciting when a reader enjoys your story! :)
An absolutely amazing book! The whole time it keeps you guessing and thinking about what is going to happen. It also has a little hint of humor. This story of great friends takes you on a mysterious and suspensful journey through a town of weirdos. It was very hard to put down. Every chapter there was a new twist that kept me up late at night reading. The characters were very different some serious, scary, and most of all silly! All ages would love this book and never want to stop reading. The book is a great mystery and almost seems real. If you get scared or disgusted easily I would not suggest this book but if you're like me and are not scared very easily you will love it as much as I do. The Super Spies are like Nancy Drew of the twenty first century but more FABULOUS!!! This book is a must read for all ages.
An absolutely amazing book! The whole time it keeps you guessing and thinking about what is going to happen. It also has a little hint of humor. This story of great friends takes you on a mysterious and suspensful journey through a town of weirdos. It was very hard to put down. Every chapter there was a new twist that kept me up late at night reading. The characters were very different some serious, scary, and most of all silly! All ages would love this book and never want to stop reading. The book is a great mystery and almost seems real. If you get scared or disgusted easily I would not suggest this book but if you're like me and are not scared very easily you will love it as much as I do. The Super Spies are like Nancy Drew of the twenty first century but more FABULOUS!!! This book is a must read for all ages.
August 6, 2012
Blog Tour Schedule
Hello Everyone! I hope this Monday finds you well! I'm going on a blog tour for my first book in the Super Spies series, "The Super Spies and the Cat Lady Killer". Here's the schedule below. You can read excerpts and reviews and there are giveaways too! :)
August 6th: Book Excerpt and giveaway of an e-book copy of "The Super Spies and the Cat Lady Killer". http://readingawaythedays.blogspot.com/
August 7th: A review at http://aboveaveragebelowspecial.blogs...
August 8th: A review at http://thecoverbybrittany.blogspot.com/
August 9th: A promotion and giveaway at http://littlepocketbooks.blogspot.com/
August 10th: A guest post and a giveaway at http://www.imabookshark.com/
August 11th: A review at http://myescape84.blogspot.com/
August 12th: A review at http://readinglittlebitofeverything.b...
August 12th: A review at http://youngadultbookaddict.blogspot....
I hope you can stop by one of these sites and check out the reviews and enter the giveaways. Leave a comment with your thoughts! I'd love to hear what you think!
Happy Reading everyone!
Lisa
August 6th: Book Excerpt and giveaway of an e-book copy of "The Super Spies and the Cat Lady Killer". http://readingawaythedays.blogspot.com/
August 7th: A review at http://aboveaveragebelowspecial.blogs...
August 8th: A review at http://thecoverbybrittany.blogspot.com/
August 9th: A promotion and giveaway at http://littlepocketbooks.blogspot.com/
August 10th: A guest post and a giveaway at http://www.imabookshark.com/
August 11th: A review at http://myescape84.blogspot.com/
August 12th: A review at http://readinglittlebitofeverything.b...
August 12th: A review at http://youngadultbookaddict.blogspot....
I hope you can stop by one of these sites and check out the reviews and enter the giveaways. Leave a comment with your thoughts! I'd love to hear what you think!
Happy Reading everyone!
Lisa
