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BookReveal ~ THE BANISHED ONE by Deborah Palumbo

I have a special Halloween treat for you all today, no tricks! Deborah Palumbo is here revealing the cover for her upcoming NewRelease - THE BANISHED ONE (which will be available in December 2012).  This series has it all--mystery, romance, HOT vampires! Take a look at her spooky new cover and read the blurb. Also, don't wait until December to get into this series! Click on the links below and buy book one and two to prepare for the release of THE BANISHED ONE!




The Banished One, a serial...

#NewRelease Affinity by Mary E. Merrell #YA Urban Fantasy

TITLE:       Affinity - Bird in a Gilded Cage
AUTHOR:  Mary E. Merrell GENRE:    YA Urban Fantasy RELEASE DATE:  October 24, 2012

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The crows followed Talon around everywhere. When he graduated from high school, Talon moved to Sacramento to work with his uncle, and the birds followed. He recognized the same straggly-tailed old crow that had followed him around since junior high. 
Iris Yorita lived in his old neighborhood in Modesto. S...

Interview Spotlight on Michele Shriver WomensLit author

Buy on AmazonBuy on Barnes & NobleI am so excited to have women’s lit author, Michele Shriver, here today for an interview. Welcome, Michele! So, I have to admit, until I started doing critiques at Critique Circle, I had never before read any women’s lit books. Boy, I’ve been missing out on some great stuff! After Ten is an awesome book, which I’ve already reviewed here, but let’s talk about your new release, Sixth South. 

Thanks for having me here, Chantel. I appreciate the opportuni...

Are Indie Authors Ruining the Publishing Industry?

I have a little rant today...well, okay, it might end up being a big one. 

In the last week, Amazon has gone on another witch-hunt to get rid of so-called 'fake' reviews. I've been relieved in that, so far, all of my reviews have remained intact as well as the reviews I've given to other books. I do know a few authors who have had reviews removed. The stupid thing is, the ones removed are from people that weren't even known to the authors. This means that, in fact, the reviews most likely...

BookReview ~ HUNTERS by Stephanie J. Pristavu

Book:    Hunters
Author:  Stephanie J. Pristavu
Genre:  Paranormal/vampire/romantic elements
My rating:  3-4 stars - this one was tough to judge

Okay, I've been very on the fence about this review. I actually finished this book over a week ago, and I've been trying to decide how I felt about it overall. In truth, most of the book is very good. I love the story line, vampires being vampires who are actually scary dudes that are bad news. I mean, don't get me wrong, you all...

Spotlight on David Lawlor and Tan - Irish Historical Fiction

Today, I have the privilege of having a guest here. David Lawlor is author of the book, Tan - A story of exile, betrayal, and revenge. I have to admit, I haven't done a lot of reading in the historical fiction genre, so I was excited that David came to tell us a little bit about his work and the Black and Tans and War of Independence of Ireland. The blog is yours, David.


The sin that dare not speak its name’… that’s how homosexuality was once famously described across the water. It’s...

Writer's Block? Where did I go wrong?

I told you all about my new work in progress, Crime & Passion, a few weeks ago. After all my bragging on how much fun I'm having writing this book, how easy the words are flowing from my brain to my fingertips, suddenly that all dried up. I struggled to write two chapters the weekend of the 6th. Even though they felt wrong, I soldiered through, hoping somehow it would start to feel right on its own. 

No dice.  I spent an entire week not writing anything.  I tried all my usua...

#NewRelease ~ Sixth South by Michele Shriver #WomensLit

TITLE: Sixth South
AUTHOR: Michele Shriver
GENRE: Women's Lit/Fiction
RELEASE DATE: October 6, 2012

Teaching preteen kids is challenging enough, but the sixth grade faculty at Ramson Middle School is about to be tested in ways they never expected.

Joni wants to rediscover happiness in her strained marriage. Instead, she discovers her husband’s addiction to internet porn and a betrayal worse than she ever imagined, forcing her to choose between her marriage and her best friend.

Happily married to h...

Interview #Spotlight on Paranormal Romance Author Christina McKnight

Today, we are very fortunate to have the highly talented author, Christina McKnight, with us.  First, check out the cover and description of her book.
When Lucessa Sarcona awakes from a recurring dream, she has no idea her life is about to be turned upside down. A stranger, familiar to her dreams, shows up in the flesh, and Lucessa knows she’s either crazy or experiencing something not of this world.

A war ensues between three demigod brothers. One, trained to rule Erebos, is violently rep...

Author #Interview with Cinta Garcia de la Rosa

The Funny Adventures of Little Nani (Volume 1) Cinta García de la Rosa
First off, I want to thank you for being here today, Cinta! I understand you recently published a children’s book, The Funny Adventures of Little Nani. Want to tell us about it? What age range is it appropriate for?
Well, thanks for hosting me in your blog, Chantel. It is a pleasure. Yes, I just published my first book and it is a children’s book. It is a collection of short stories featuring Little Nani, who is a little girl...