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April 1, 2014
TRAILER REVEAL: How to Get Ainsley Bishop To Fall In Love With You by T.M. Franklin
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How to Get Ainsley Bishop to Fall in Love with Youby T.M. FranklinRelease Date: 06/12/14Summary from Goodreads:1. Join the Drama Club2. Do Your Research
3. Provide Something She Needs
4. Make Her Feel Secure and Important
5. Pay Attention!
6. Be a Good Friend
7. Be More Attractive
8. Be Complimentary, But Not Obsequious
9. Establish Rapport
10. Be Encouraging and Supportive
11. Give Her Space
12. Admit When You’re Wrong and Apologize
13. Find the Perfect Birthday Gift
14. Tell Her How You Feel
Seventeen-year-old Oliver Wendell Holmes (Yes, his parents are just that peculiar, but his brother’s name is Sherlock, so it could have been worse) knows that he’s different. He’s quirky, awkward, and he’s okay with that. Oliver also likes making lists—meticulous procedures for achieving his goals, step-by-step. Whether it’s “How to Get an A in Chemistry” or “How to Get Accepted to MIT,” he has a process, and it’s worked for him so far. He doesn’t even care that the popular kids mock him. Oliver’s got his eye on the prize.
So when he decides it’s time to declare his feelings for Ainsley Bishop, the girl of his dreams, it’s only natural for him to make a list—a point-by-point strategy to win her heart. He knows it will take a grand gesture for her to see all he has to offer, and her approaching birthday provides the ideal opportunity for Oliver to put his plan into action.
Finding the perfect gift is a challenge Oliver meets with his usual dogged determination. He’ll need to watch her carefully for clues to pinpoint exactly what he should give her. And along the way, he might just learn that what Ainsley really needs is not quite what he expected.
About the Author T.M. Franklin started out her career writing non-fiction in a television newsroom. Graduating with a B.A. in Communications specializing in broadcast journalism and production, she worked for nine years as a major market television news producer, and garnered two regional Emmy Awards, before she resigned to be a full-time mom and part-time freelance writer. After writing and unsuccessfully querying a novel that she now admits, “is not that great,” she decided to follow the advice of one of the agents who turned her down—write some more and get better at it. Her first published novel, MORE, was born during National Novel Writing month, a challenge to write a novel in thirty days.
She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, Mike, is mom to two boys, Justin and Ryan, and has an enormous black dog named Rocky who’s always lying nearby while she’s writing. Whether he’s soothed by the clicking of the computer keys or just waiting for someone to rub his belly is up for debate.
In addition to MORE, Franklin penned the Amazon best-selling short story, Window, as well as another short story, A Piece of Cake, which appears in the Romantic Interludes anthology. The sequel to MORE, The Guardians, will be released November 7, 2013.
Connect with T.M. FranklinWebsite | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads
***GIVEAWAY***a Rafflecopter giveaway
Trailer Reveal Organized by:
Make a Video, Win an Autographed Book by Sherri Hayes!
Want to win a signed copy of Sherri Hayes' Finding Anna Series (Slave, Need, Truth, and Trust)?
During the month of April, Sherri will be running a contest on her BLOG.
Step 1: Make a book trailer for Sherri's Finding Anna Series. (It can be as long or as short as you want, but keep in mind that most book trailers are around 1 min long.)
Step 2: Post it to Youtube.
Step 3: Fill out your information in the attached google doc along with the video link. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1o-V9xL2gh4t075mxbpS0SR5OQSoCfiWgN3r8UsS44po/viewform
All video links much be received no later than April 15th.
Starting on 4/18/14, Sherri will begin posting the video entries on her blog so people to vote on their favorites.
On April 30th, a winner and two runners up will be chosen.
During the month of April, Sherri will be running a contest on her BLOG.
Step 1: Make a book trailer for Sherri's Finding Anna Series. (It can be as long or as short as you want, but keep in mind that most book trailers are around 1 min long.)
Step 2: Post it to Youtube.
Step 3: Fill out your information in the attached google doc along with the video link. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1o-V9xL2gh4t075mxbpS0SR5OQSoCfiWgN3r8UsS44po/viewform
All video links much be received no later than April 15th.
Starting on 4/18/14, Sherri will begin posting the video entries on her blog so people to vote on their favorites.
On April 30th, a winner and two runners up will be chosen.
March 31, 2014
COVER REVEAL: The Stars are Falling by Michelle Birbeck
Cover Revealfor The Stars are Falling byMichelle Birbeck
Release Date: July 3, 2014Published by The Writers Coffee Shop
Summary: Jenny is content trying to survive university and sneaking glances at her housemate, Dale, in between hours spent watching the night sky. When the first meteor streaks through the night, landing close enough to shake the house, however, everything changes.What’s left in the crater isn’t a lump of rock from outer space, but something that looks like a man. Soon after, the killing begins. Anyone who gets in their way is disintegrated with an all-consuming light so hot nothing remains.Hundreds more descend from the heavens, bleaching the night sky, shaking the ground. They want to eliminate all threats to Earth, starting with the biggest one: the human race.Jenny and Dale know a way to do both: save Earth and stop the human race from being wiped out. They just have to stay alive long enough to convince the falling stars to spare the human race. Excerpt: “Some of the stars are special,” my mother said, and she leaned in close. “Some of the stars aren’t distant worlds in the sky filled with different lands and places we’ve never been. Some of them are there for a reason.” Her voice dipped down into a whisper, as though she was sharing some great secret that only we were allowed to know. I leaned up to listen closer. “Those stars are our protectors. They shine down on us as they watch the world below, looking like the ones we know, but hiding what they are. When they light up the night, they’re smiling on us, happy with how things are. They love nothing more than to see everyone happy and taking care of each other. But sometimes, when the world is sad, the stars stop shining.” Back up to the ceiling she stared, sitting up so straight it was like she was rising to be with them. I wriggled out of the blankets when she didn’t continue. Up onto her lap I clambered, settling in her arms and gazing up at my night sky. Her arms were warm when they wound around my waist, holding me close. “What happens when they stop shining?” I asked, desperate to hear the rest of the story. “When they stop shining, they fall,” she said. “If the stars are sad, they come to Earth. They fall and fall, so very far, and they come here to fix things. It hasn’t happened in a very long time, but when they come, they fix what’s gone wrong. And then, when the world is happy again, they rise, rocketing up into the sky, back to their place in the stars, where they watch and smile on us once more.” Excited by thoughts of meeting the stars, I asked, “How do they fix things?” My mother smiled again and gave me a quick kiss on the cheek. She ushered me off her knee and back under the blankets before she continued. “The same way anyone fixes a problem. By finding out what’s wrong and making it go away.” With a deep breath, she finished the story and turned her gaze back to me. Tucking in the blankets around me, she wished me sweet dreams and told me to go to sleep. When she reached the door and turned back to me, a last goodnight on her lips, I asked, “Mummy, will I ever see the stars fall?” Her smile disappeared, turning into a deep frown, and when she spoke, a desperate edge tinted each word. “I hope not.”
Author Bio: Michelle has been reading and writing her whole life. Her earliest memory of books was when she was five and decided to try and teach her fish how to read, by putting her Beatrix Potter books in the fish tank with them. Since then her love of books has grown, and now she is writing her own and looking forward to seeing them on her shelves, though they won’t be going anywhere near the fish tank. Connect with Michelle Birbeck on:
Facebook, Twitter, Blog, Website and Goodreads
Other novels by Michelle Birbeck:
The Last Keeper
Last Chance
March 30, 2014
Author to AUTHOR Sneak Peek Sunday: The Certainty of Deception by Jeanne McDonald
Jeanne McDonald is revealing an excerpt of her upcoming release The Certainty of Deception book 2 of The Truth in Lies Saga coming June 2014.
The Certainty of Deception cover will be revealed on April 25, 2014.
“Now,” he continued as though I’d not spoken, “regarding Miss Hamilton.”Every bit of my winner’s high was gone. I already knew what was coming. “What about her?”“Has she consented to the paternity test yet?”“Morgan informed her that it’s safe for the baby now, but she’s not yet consented.”“Hmm. I see.” I bit my tongue. It took everything inside me to maintain my control. My father was baiting me. This was a tactic I knew all too well.“I assure you. She will have the test done. You have my word.”“You word is worthless, Andrew. Actions are more valuable.” He paused. My pulse quickened. The man was hundreds of miles away, yet I felt as though I were sitting in front of him getting in trouble for stealing the Bentley when I was sixteen. “Have you consider what you will do if the test confirms the child is yours. Do you plan to do the right thing by this family and marry Miss Hamilton?”I slapped my hand over my face. There was no way in hell I would marry Olivia. McKenzie was the only woman for me. “I’m not marrying her. I’ll draw up a custody agreement, but I refuse to be tied to Olivia by anything more than the child.”My father huffed in aggravation. “How is it possible that you’re my son? This type of behavior is unacceptable. Where is your sense of propriety, of duty? Have you not learned anything, Andrew? You have a responsibility as a Wise to maintain the image this family upholds. Traditional family values. You failed me ten years ago. Do not fail me again.”*This excerpt is subject to change for final publication 
Begin McKenzie and Drew's journey with The Truth in Lies. Now available on Amazon.
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Jeanne McDonald began telling stories at the ripe young age of five, when her mother considered the truth to be a lie due to her extensive embellishment to the retelling of an event. She wrote her first short story when she was twelve years old, and at the age of sixteen she tried her hand at poetry. She reconnected with her love for writing in 2010 thanks to the encouragement of a dear friend. Her passions include a "mild" Starbucks addiction, music, reading, quotes, movies, and romance. When she's not spending time with her family, she can be found reading, writing, chatting with her friends or diligently working toward her bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology. A proud Texan, Jeanne currently resides in the Dallas/Fort Worth area with her family.
Where to find JeanneWebsite | Facebook | TwitterGoodreads | Amazon
March 28, 2014
#SurrealSnippet
Erin froze, her eyes landing on an ivory, strapless gown sat on a dress form in the corner. Though it wasn’t quite finished, it was understated in its simplicity and she was drawn to it.
—the sharp points of the bodice edge and the angular ruching over the torso gave it a corset look. Stepping back to take more of the dress in, it was just dawning on her that the gown looked about her size when a bustle of activity erupted behind her.
“Hello, hello, hello,” greeted London on a grand entrance. “I’ll be with you momentarily, my darlings. Let me put my things down and grab the designs—”
“I have them here, Miss. Let me take your bag,” Diane stood by ready to swap with London.
“Aha, wonderful. Remind me to give you a raise, Diane. Paige, Erin, lovely to see you again. And who is this?” London turned her attention to Jillian.
“This is my fiancé’s mother, Jillian Masterson. She’s up visiting from Sweetwater. Jillian, this is London Tanner.” Erin introduced the women and watched them eye one another up and rolled her eyes; she’d never understand high society. “I love the dress you’re working on in the corner, London. Is it for a customer?” Maybe a distraction could move this along.
London tossed her head back and laughed. “Aren’t you an observant little thing? In fact, it is, but we’ll talk more on that later. First, I’ve got some amazing ideas for your dress ensemble, Paige . . .”
Erin let London’s voice fade into the background. Learning that the dress was spoken for caused an unexpected sadness and disappointment to hit her like a ton of bricks. Even so, she turned her head to look at it again, and sighed. The longer she looked, the more convinced she was that it was her size. If only she’d known what she wanted when she’d come with Paige last time, Erin could’ve put a bid in with London. Now some other bride would be wearing her perfect dress.
(c)2014 R.E. Hargrave
—the sharp points of the bodice edge and the angular ruching over the torso gave it a corset look. Stepping back to take more of the dress in, it was just dawning on her that the gown looked about her size when a bustle of activity erupted behind her.
“Hello, hello, hello,” greeted London on a grand entrance. “I’ll be with you momentarily, my darlings. Let me put my things down and grab the designs—”
“I have them here, Miss. Let me take your bag,” Diane stood by ready to swap with London.
“Aha, wonderful. Remind me to give you a raise, Diane. Paige, Erin, lovely to see you again. And who is this?” London turned her attention to Jillian.
“This is my fiancé’s mother, Jillian Masterson. She’s up visiting from Sweetwater. Jillian, this is London Tanner.” Erin introduced the women and watched them eye one another up and rolled her eyes; she’d never understand high society. “I love the dress you’re working on in the corner, London. Is it for a customer?” Maybe a distraction could move this along.
London tossed her head back and laughed. “Aren’t you an observant little thing? In fact, it is, but we’ll talk more on that later. First, I’ve got some amazing ideas for your dress ensemble, Paige . . .”
Erin let London’s voice fade into the background. Learning that the dress was spoken for caused an unexpected sadness and disappointment to hit her like a ton of bricks. Even so, she turned her head to look at it again, and sighed. The longer she looked, the more convinced she was that it was her size. If only she’d known what she wanted when she’d come with Paige last time, Erin could’ve put a bid in with London. Now some other bride would be wearing her perfect dress.
(c)2014 R.E. Hargrave
March 26, 2014
COVER REVEAL: Ashes by S.D. Mary
Ashes
- Book 3 in Beyond TrilogyS.D. Mary
And in the end all things will be revealed. Claire and Sebastian's story continues in the last installment of Beyond Trilogy. Will they fight for their love and will this love be enough to keep them together as fate throws them new challenges? Will the end be a happy one? Will they rise from their own ashes just like a Phoenix bird? Remains to be seen in the last book of this amazing journey.
Good Reads
Watch for a Blog Tour April 7-13 - Hosted by Twinsie Talk
And in the end all things will be revealed. Claire and Sebastian's story continues in the last installment of Beyond Trilogy. Will they fight for their love and will this love be enough to keep them together as fate throws them new challenges? Will the end be a happy one? Will they rise from their own ashes just like a Phoenix bird? Remains to be seen in the last book of this amazing journey.
Good Reads
Watch for a Blog Tour April 7-13 - Hosted by Twinsie Talk
March 23, 2014
Author to AUTHOR Sneak Peek Sunday: Soldier On by Sydney Logan
Sydney Logan is revealing the book trailer for her upcoming military romance, Soldier On.
Be sure to add Soldier On to your Goodreads Shelf!
Sydney Logan is an Amazon bestselling author who may or may not have an unhealthy obsession with music (seriously, she loves everything from Eminem to Johnny Cash). She also has an amazing husband and a ridiculously spoiled cat, both of whom join her in soaking up the stunning views from their East Tennessee front porch. Find her books on Amazon, iTunes, B&N, and TWCS Publishing House. Visit her online at www.sydneylogan.com.
March 22, 2014
Ain't Nobody's Fool Multi-Author Event
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Need another reason to join the event, Kathy Dubois has hooked the Stalkers up with some *Flash Giveaways* that will show up randomly during the event. My many thanks to the authors who have donated their fine work. Want a preview? I know you do...
1. Author Ruth Cardello will be donating an audio book of Maid For The Billionaire BUy: Audible: http://www.audible.com/pd/Romance/Maid-for-the-Billionaire-Audiobook/B00DHKFP8C/ref=a_search_c4_1_1_srTtl?qid=1395246014&sr=1-1Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Maid-Billionaire-Book-Legacy-Collection/dp/B00DJAOQA8/ref=tmm_aud_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1395246034&sr=8-1Link:https://www.facebook.com/ruthcardelloOpen to all
2. Author: Robyn Peterman will be donating an ebook of Size MattersBuy: http://www.amazon.com/Size-Matters-Handcuffs-Happily-Afters-ebook/dp/B00DV1ISS6Link:https://www.facebook.com/robyn.peterman.5?fref=tsOpen to allFormat: Kindle, Nook
3. Melody Anne will be donating an ebook of The Tycoon's Vacation (Baby for the Billionaire - Book Two)http://www.amazon.com/Tycoons-Vacation-Baby-Billionaire-Book-ebook/dp/B005OZIG16Link:https://www.facebook.com/melodyanneauthorOpen to allFormat: Amazon, Nook
4. Author Marie Astor will be donating an ebook of Catching the Bad Guy (Book Two) (Janet Maple Series) Buy: http://www.amazon.com/Catching-Bad-Book-Janet-Maple-ebook/dp/B00CSCEHWALink: https://www.facebook.com/marieastorcollectionOpen to allFormat: Kindle
5. J.S.Scott will donate an ebook of The Billionaire's Obsession: The Complete Collection Boxed Set (Mine For Tonight, Mine For Now, Mine Forever, Mine Completely)Buy: http://www.amazon.com/Billionaires-Obsession-Complete-Collection-Completely-ebook/dp/B00BMHUDP2Link: http://www.authorjsscott.com/Open to allFormat: Kindle, Nook
6. Cali MacKay will donate an ebook of A Highland Home - A Contemporary Romance (THE SEARCH) (The Highland Heart Series)http://www.amazon.com/Highland-Home-Contemporary-Romance-SEARCH-ebook/dp/B00A3MVBF8Link: https://www.facebook.com/authorcalimackayOpen to allFormat: Kindle and Nook
7. Author: Shadonna Richards will be donating an ebook of A Bride for the Billionaire Bad Boy (The Romero Brothers, Book 2) Buy: http://www.amazon.com/Bride-Billionaire-Romero-Brothers-Book-ebook/dp/B00HS0GH66Link:https://www.facebook.com/AuthorShadonnaRichardsopen to allkindle format
8. Author:Annette Blair will be donating an ebook of Proper Scoundrel (Knave of Hearts). This is the second book in her award winning series, with book 1 free!Buy: http://www.amazon.com/Proper-Scoundrel-Knave-Hearts-Annette-ebook/dp/B0086VZVC2Link: https://www.facebook.com/annettelague.blairauthor?fref=tsopen to US and in kindle or nook format
9. Author Terri Marie will be donating an ebook of her new release Through the Storm (The Montclair Brothers)Buy: http://www.amazon.com/Through-Storm-Montclair-Brothers-Terri-ebook/dp/B00I75NVPQLink:https://www.facebook.com/authorterrimarieopen to all and in kindle or nook format
10. Author Christina Tertreault will be donating an ebook of The Courage To LoveBuy:http://www.amazon.com/Courage-Love-North-Shore-ebook/dp/B00IQVA7XKLink: https://www.facebook.com/christinatetreaultauthoropen to kindle and nook
The Hosting Authors Schedule(as of Mar 20)
I've had a few requests for the Schedule all in one place. There may be a few changes since the event is still a week away, but here it is. Times are in the CDT time zone.
Nobody's Fool Event Schedule
Saturday March 29thEmily A. Lawrence - 8:00am (CDT)Ella Medler - 9:00am (CDT) 3:00pm (Whatever her time zone is lol)Samantha Jacobey - 10:00am (CDT)Kelly Batton Cozzone - 11:00am (CDT)Linda Lee Williams - 12:00 (CDT) 11:00 am (MT)Grace Augustine - 1:00pm (CDT)Aubree Lane - 2:00pm (CDT) 1:00pm (PDT)Jennifer Bryan Yarbrough - 3:00 (CDT)Teri Riggs - 4:00pm (CDT) 5:00pm (EDT)Kristine Raymond - 5:00pm (CDT)Angela Ford - 6:00pm (CDT)Cherime MacFarlane - 7:00 pm (CDT) 5:00pm (AKT)... I thinkMelanie Tikalsky - 8:00 pm (CDT)Jamie Brumfield - 9:00 pm (CDT)
Sunday March 30thAngela Ford - 8:00am (CDT)Samantha Atkin - 9:00am (CST) 3:00 pm (BST) Ella Medler - 10:00 am (CDT) 4:00am (Whatever her time zone is)Jennifer TheRiot - 11:00 am (CDT) Aubree Lane - 12:00 (CDT) 10:00am (PDT) Grace Augustine - 1:00pm (CDT)Holly Barbo - 2:00pm (CDT) 12:00 (PDT)Jennifer TheRiot - 3:00pm (CDT)Nikki Lynn Barrett - 4:00pm (CDT)A.L. Wood - 5:00pm (CDT) Jennifer Bryan Yarbrough - 6:00pm (CDT) Melanie Tikalsky - 7:00 pm (CDT) Kelly Batton Cozzone - 8:00pm (CDT)Rosanna Leo - 9:00pm (CDT)
Monday, March 31stElla Medler - 9:00am (CDT) 3:00pm (In her time zone)RE Hargrave - 10:00am (CDT) Jennifer Bryan Yarbrough 11:00am (CDT) Melanie Tikalsky - 12:00 - 2:00 pm (CDT) A.L. Wood - 3:00pm (CDT) Kelly Batton Cozzone - 4:00pm (CDT) Aubree Lane - 5:00pm (CST) 3:00pm (PST)Joanne Jaytanie-Duncan - 6:00pm (CDT)Inge-Lise Goss - 7:00pm (CDT)Michele Gwynn - 8:00pm (CDT)Katherine Rhodes - 9:00pm (CDT)
Tuesday, April Fools Day Ella Medler - 9:00 am (CDT) 3:00 (In her time zone) Jennifer Bryan Yarbrough - 10:00am (CDT) Melanie Tikalsky - 11:00am - 1:00pm (CDT) Kelly Batton Cozzone - 2:00pm (CDT)Palessa - 3:00 pm (CDT)Mary Reason Theriot - 4:00pm (CDT)Alicia Sparks - 5:00 pm (CDT) Jami Brumfield - 6:00pm (CDT)Julia Lake Mills - 7:00pm (CDT)Linda Lee Williams - 8:00pm (CDT) 7:00pm (MT) Joanne Jaytanie-Duncan - 9:00pm (CDT)Lyn Croft - 10:00pm (CDT)
I know... CRAZY LONG! I love it!
Hope to see you there!
March 18, 2014
Passion in the Pages: BOOK REVIEW: Jace (Bodyguards for Hire) by T.A. Gr...
Passion in the Pages: BOOK REVIEW: Jace (Bodyguards for Hire) by T.A. Gr...: Summary From Goodreads: One fateful tail-bender leaves Mara Colgen with a hard-on for Jace Mathews which is not how Mara anticipate...
March 13, 2014
The Divine Trilogy Mid-Series Tour
The lovely ladies over at Malfunction Erotica are putting together a mid-series tour for my Trilogy while I wrap up Surreal. I would love it if you wanted to sign up and participate!
From MAE Tours: We are putting together a series blog tour for The Divine Trilogy by R.E. Hargrave.
The tour will run 4.22.14-4.28.14
We are looking to book mostly reviews, interviews, excerpts, guest posts, etc.
*DOES NOT HAVE TO BE TOP POST.
Click HERE to join.
Thank you.
