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February 13, 2016
Harmony Kent presents Interludes: A collection of short erotic fiction
I have great pleasure in announcing the upcoming release of my latest book, Interludes.
E-book available for pre-order now! Amazon US / Amazon UK
Special release price of just 0.99!
Scheduled release date May 2nd, 2016!
A collection of short erotic fiction that will tickle more than your taste buds and wet more than your appetite.
With a range of genres and styles, this book has enough steam for everyone.
READER ADVISORY: This book contains explicit sex scenes and language hot enough to melt your Kindle. For mature readers only.
GREY MANCHESTER—contemporary romance in 1000 words. Will Nadine choose to drop her knife or her knickers?
DOUBLE TROUBLE—ménage a trois in 2000 words. After a dry spell, Sophia gets more than she bargained for with a solicitor and a teacher.
DRAGON KISSED—shifter romance in 3000 words. Jenna’s life is fairly run of the mill until she has a flying accident. With a dragon. All is not as it seems in this fiery romance.
TRYST—contemporary romance in 4000 words. Polly pushes the boundaries on a workplace night out.
LOVE ON THE CORNISH LINE—contemporary romance in 5000 words. Becky falls flat on her face, and madly in love. Her weekly commute home proves to be anything but routine.
THE INLAW—contemporary romance in 6000 words. At 43, amputee Carla never expected in her wildest dreams to be called a MILF by a hot young stud. Trouble is, he’s her son in law’s brother. And young enough to be her son. Sparks fly when she’s caught with her hands in the biscuit tin.
NIGHT NURSE—contemporary romance in 7000 words. Denise has only weeks left to live. What constitutes life, though? What fills the yawning hours of empty days? Who are you once the chemo and the cancer have stripped you bare? What to do?—Go out on a slow fizzle, or with a big bang?
OVERBOARD—contemporary romance in 8000 words. When Stella falls overboard in the middle of the Pacific, she gets more than she bargained for. Sharks and storms not withstanding.
ALIEN LIAISON—alien romance in 9000 words. When the military transport, Lunas Two, crash lands on Zorth, Jay is given the job of liaising with the locals. She’s seen plenty of aliens in her four years of service, but never one as finger licking good as Lemo. How far will she have to go to keep the peace?
SAVING FACE—historical romance in 10,000 words. Non-related step brother and sister, David and Annalise, break all the rules in this steamy historical romance. Forced to live apart from the love of her life and into an arranged and loveless marriage, Annalise has to grow up fast. When all is lost, will she be able to save face?
Get Your Copy Now! Amazon US / Amazon UK
Special release price of just 0.99!
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February 12, 2016
Review: This Shrinking World
BY H L CHERRYHOMES
Fantasy Fiction
Reviewed on behalf of The Review Board by Harmony Kent.
I received a free PDF copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review.
Amy is a nearly-forty-year-old, recently divorced CEO looking for a quick weekend break. What with impossibly-orange lizards running through her office, and a mysterious golden bangle turning up out of nowhere, not to mention her waking up beneath a starless yet clear night sky after going out for a morning jog, a quiet weekend looks set to be the last thing that our heroine gets. And then she meets the funny-coloured natives with strange stripes on their skin, who speak a language a bit like Spanish but not quite, and who are convinced that Amy is Lacáruna—prophesied to arrive in their world three hundred years ago to help it expand again. While the camp she wakes in is friendly and welcoming, not everyone in that world wants Lacáruna, and soon, Amy—along with three companions—has to go into hiding.
This is the first book in a series, and is most definitely not a standalone novel. The world building is fantastic, and everything you could want in a fantasy story. However, that’s just about all you get in this first volume. It’s a start. It doesn’t give you a middle bit or an ending. The character building is strong, mostly; but the tale lacks an antagonist to balance the protagonists. The plot becomes bogged down in all that glorious detail, and once Amy and Co leave the camp, is filled with what they eat, where they travel, and how they bathe. The heroine seems to have a huge hang up about seeing the natives naked, or being seen naked herself, and it comes across as a tad more than the normal levels of discomfort we might be expected to feel if in similar circumstances. The reasons behind this strong reaction are never explained. Just when the plot gets going, it stops. The book finishes. With a lot more questions than when it started. Loose threads abound so much that it’s all in danger of unravelling before your eyes. For some reason, the plot seems to be …
Not one plot point reaches resolution by the time you turn the last page. The whole book has been given over to world building, with some character building in there, but the plot pacing makes a snail look good. Add to this the passive writing style, the many small yet significant errors, the repetitive nature of the narrative (in many instances, telling what has just been shown), this makes for a frustrating read. It started out strong—real strong—a good contender for high marks, in fact, but then it fizzled out. It just didn’t go anywhere.
The point of view is third person limited, and the author does a good job of maintaining this without any head-hopping, which gets a thumbs up-from me. However, more than a few times, native words are used that our displaced heroine doesn’t yet know. She won’t know them until the latter half of the book, and yet here they appear.
For this to work as a first book in the series, more than mere set up is required. The reader is apt to feel cheated after reading the last word. The story includes a hint of romance, and a hint of a deeper mystery—but hints are all the reader gets. It’s not enough.
For imagination and descriptive agility, it gets high marks, which is let down with passive writing, punctuation and spelling errors (including missing words), and a lack of plot and pacing. Such a shame, as I fell in love with this book in the first pages. Then I fell out of love so badly it soon came time for a divorce. As it stands, it gets 6 out of 10 TRB stars from me, which equates to 3 out of 5 stars on other rating scales.
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When You Give an Imp a Penny
I read a free advanced e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
When You Give an Imp a Penny
by Henry, Josh, and Harrison Herz
A delightful children’s book, which is short enough to make a great bedtime read. Although, watch out for that mischievous imp: he might have stolen the straw from your mattress! This cute little story shows us what mayhem can happen when you give a penny to a well-intentioned yet clumsy imp. It also shows young readers that a little bit of kindness can go a long way. As with the Monster Goose Nursery Rhymes, I adore the illustrations by the wonderful Abigail Larson, and feel they add to the magic of the book. Each page holds a double spread taken up with full colour images, and a sentence or two of prose. I would heartily recommend this book for parents to read to their young children, and for slightly older kids to read for themselves and enjoy the pictures.
5 out of 5 stars
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/When-You-Give-Imp-Penny/dp/1455621447/
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January 27, 2016
RRBC Spotlight Author Gordon Bickerstaff!
Take it away, Gordon!
The Power of the Pineapple
Several people who have read Deadly Secrets have asked if there is any underlying truth in the pineapple story arc.
The story line mentions bromelain from pineapple that has the power to digest blood clots, and as such could help reduce damage caused by heart attack and stroke, which are both cause by blood clots in the heart and brain respectively.
The story is based on a New Scientist article, and a copy of the original article is available here. The earliest written record of pineapple dates from the arrival of Columbus on Guadeloupe in 1493. By the end of the 16th century, cultivation of the plant had spread to most tropical areas of the world. The stock came from wild varieties that produced small apple-sized fruit, bore seeds and looked like a cone from a pine tree — hence the name pineapple. Current varieties were produced by plant breeding.
Columbus tasted the fruit and instantly appreciated its commercial potential. He was also intrigued by its medicinal uses. The islanders drank pineapple juice as an aid to digestion, and a cure for bellyache, particularly when feasting on meat. Women used it as a cleansing agent to improve the texture of their skin. Warriors treated wounds with pineapple flesh to promote healing.
In more recent times, biochemists have established an explanation for these varied uses: the pineapple plant is a rich source of bromelain, a “protease” enzyme that can break down proteins. Bromelain aids digestion because it breaks food protein to small peptides and amino acids.
The islanders of Guadeloupe found used concentrated preparations to remove body hair, again because bromelain breaks down the hair protein, keratin.
Columbus was more interested in the claim that pineapple flesh promotes rapid healing when applied to wounds sustained in battle.
The bromelain degrades damaged skin tissue, and attacks bacterial cells, providing a clean, smooth wound.
Biochemists are investigating a wide range of applications for bromelain, many of which build on the ancient remedies. Bromelain can help to treat a form of heart disease. Thrombosis, is the blockage of blood vessels by a clot, and clot, which is made largely of protein (fibrin), is responsible for almost half of the deaths in developed countries such as the UK.
Heart attacks are most often caused by a blockage of the blood vessels serving the heart. A stroke is the result of a similar blockage in the brain. Of course, clots are essential to plug gaps in damaged vessels and prevent blood from leaking into the tissues or out of the body, while repairs are made to seal the breach. In healthy people, there is a delicate balance between the formation of clots and their degradation.
Buy Gordon Bickerstaff’s Books
Amazon-UK
Amazon-USA
Follow Gordon Bickerstaff here:
Website: http://goo.gl/2in8SX
Twitter handle: @ADPase
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January 22, 2016
Kindle Countdown Deals
Every month, I shall be promoting one of my books on Amazon’s Kindle Countdown Deals. Be sure to check out this post to see what’s on offer
Coming Up …
FEBRUARY 12 to 19 – Starts at just 0.99!
Amazon UK
Amazon US
All my books are available to borrow for FREE on Kindle Unlimited, too!
Check them out here
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January 15, 2016
Concordant Vibrancy 2 is here!
Hello and salutations!
Today, we would like to welcome you to the official book release celebration of “Concordant Vibrancy 2: Vitality“.
Not many anthology collections can say that it is composed of the best Indie and Traditionally published authors on the market today. “Concordant Vibrancy 2: Vitality” is the culmination of the combined efforts of Award Winning, Amazon Best Selling and Up and Coming Authors works. Yet, it is more than that. “Concordant Vibrancy 2: Vitality” is the examination of the theme question “What force drives your spirit?” It is the interpretation of the element of air. It is even the collective talents of spectacular writers in various genres. Inside “Concordant Vibrancy 2’s” pages you will find various translations of the main topic, every one guaranteed to satisfy people from all walks of life.
“Concordant Vibrancy 2” analyzes things such as:
Introspection
Choice
Discovery
Decision
Change
Acceptance
Order
and, Reflection
Every one an important link to the force that drives our spirits.
Tarry no longer and pick yourself up a copy of “Concordant Vibrancy 2: Vitality” brought to you by All Authors Publications and Promotions.
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January 10, 2016
D M Cain on Tour!
Hello, folks! It gives me great pleasure to welcome author, D M Cain to my blog today, as part of her 4Wills Publishing Blog Tour.
D.M. Cain is a dystopian and fantasy author working for US publisher Booktrope. She has released three novels: The Phoenix Project – a psychological thriller set in a dystopian future, Soren – a middle-grade fantasy, and A Chronicle of Chaos – the first in a dark fantasy series. She is currently working on the next novel in the series, ‘The Shield of Soren’, and a novella to accompany it.
D.M. Cain is also a member of the International Thriller Writers and is one of the creators and administrators of the online author group #Awethors. Her short story ‘The End’ was published in Awethology Dark – an anthology by the #Awethors.
Cain lives in Leicestershire, UK, with her husband and young son, and spends her time reading, writing and reviewing books, playing RPGs and listening to symphonic metal.
See D M Cain on video now, as she reads an extract from The Phoenix Project!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DMCainauthor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DMCain84
Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/XevZH
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dmcain84/
Website: www.dmcain84.com
Google+: https://plus.google.com/+DMCain/posts
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7888430.D_M_Cain
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzt_E8st1pyfkoTiA4E5jNg
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/D.M.-Cain/e/B00LTTX3PA/
The Phoenix Project:
Nook:
http://www.nook.com/gb/ebooks/the-phoenix-project-by-dm-cain/2940157645656
Amazon:
US http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0195A6AYK
UK http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0195A6AYK
Barnes and Noble:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-phoenix-project-dm-cain/1123117161
iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/book/id1066900946
Don’t miss my Author Party Event (http://4WillsDMCain.chatovod.com/) on Friday, January 15th at 1pm CST!!
GIVEAWAYS: (2) book bundles – (1) paperback of THE PHOENIX PROJECT along with (1) paperback of her children’s book, SOREN!
To be eligible to win one of these sets, merely leave a comment on any stop along the tour, including this one and you could be one of our two lucky winners!!!
This tour sponsored by 4WillsPublishing.wordpress.com .
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December 21, 2015
Concordant Vibrancy 2 is coming!
Hello and Welcome to the celebration of the “Concordant Vibrancy 2: Vitality” Cover Reveal. Before we show you the cover, first we’ll tell you a little bit about the book.
BLURB:
All Authors Publications & Promotions is pleased to bring you the second installment of the Concordant Vibrancy collection, “Concordant Vibrancy 2: Vitality”.
This compilation of short stories and essays demonstrates the fusing of talented and sui generis works by eight amazing writers. Contrasting in genre and writing style, each piece is a wonderful representation of the theme question; What moves your spirit?
Enjoy “Concordant Vibrancy 2: Vitality” and see what moves your spirit.
“Concordant Vibrancy 2: Vitality” is coming soon, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to grab a copy of this collection upon its release! Now, without further ado, we would like to introduce you to the Cover of “Concordant Vibrancy 2: Vitality” a collaborative work by the members of the All Authors P&P Family.
Take a sneak peak at the “Concordant Vibrancy 2: Vitality” Teaser Trailer.
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November 20, 2015
RRBC Pay it Forward Week! Welcome to Shirley Slaughter!
RRBC Pay it Forward Week!
Hello everyone!
I am delighted today to host the final of two authors I will spotlight, promote, and propel this week as part of the RRBC Pay it Forward Week. Where blog hosts support one author per day, and don’t promote themselves or anyone else at all for that whole day. For more information, or to sign up for future Pay it Forward weeks, please click HERE. Okay, I’m sure you’re all dying to know more about my author of the day today …
A HUGE warm welcome to Shirley Slaughter! Shirley is a supportive member of RRBC, as well as a talented lady! So, lets all please give her as much support as we can today!
Shirley has been a member of RRBC just about since time began, lols. And I’m thrilled to promote her on my blog today. I’ll let Shirley tell you about herself in her own words:
My name is Shirley Harris-Slaughter and I’ve been a published author since 2007. My life plans never included becoming a writer. I was urged to write when I realized there were things going on around me, such as my community being shut down everywhere I looked and yet it seemed no one was interested in preserving our history. I never dreamed that I would be the “chosen one” to take on that task, but I was, and so after much research, sleepless nights and being shunned by those who didn’t want me to tell this story, OUR LADY OF VICTORY, THE SAGA OF AN AFRICAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITYwas born. Something that started out as just a timeline of events to honor the pioneers of this West Eight Mile Community, turned into a full-blown narrative history.
Like most Indie authors, I was struggling to get even a little recognition in an already over-crowded field. And then, I happened upon the RAVE REVIEWS BOOK CLUB where I served for a short while on the Governing Board. This club is all about supporting and helping authors. RAVE REVIEWS BOOK CLUB is the brainchild of Founder & President, Nonnie Jules. She took the time to read my book and gave it an honest review. Since becoming a part of this awesome organization, I have been blessed with many opportunities which further profiled and brought recognition to my book. I have had such honors as being: the President’s Pick in the online Newsletter, a “WHO’S ON THE SHELF” Interview by Nonnie Jules, a #PUSHTUESDAY win and a week-long “SPOTLIGHT.”
Aside from being an active reader and writer, I am also a community-activist and from time to time, I lend my name to petitions to stop something or another, or I may even pick up the phone to call my elected Representatives, if that’s what it takes to get something accomplished. My last campaign is about the potholes that are driving us crazy here in Michigan.
Shirley’s first book:
OUR LADY OF VICTORY, The Saga of an African American Catholic Community is a compilation of memories, records, photos and interviews. The author recalls growing up in the legacy of Mother Anna Bates.
Follow the tale of the infamous wall…built to separate blacks from white residents and how it almost impeded the development of the area. It’s the story of a thriving Catholic community in spite of regressive government policies; on the verge of developing strong Catholic roots but doesn’t quite make it.
This is the Saga of an African-American Catholic Community. Don’t run from the information housed inside the covers of this book because the mere mention of black and white being divided makes you uncomfortable. Run towards this historical narrative because, whether black or white, yellow or brown, if we don’t know the history, we are surely destined to repeat it! I dare you to read this book and walk away unmoved!
Shirley’s latest book:
Imagine experiencing emotions that have you questioning your sanity. Your body gets overheated at the least bit of excitement and you scramble to find a fan or some air. Or you find yourself in the throes of a panic attack and can’t understand how to shut it off, so you are filled with anxiety wondering when the next one is coming. What if every time you take a drug you experience side-affects that you are warned about on the label?
The title was conceived in my mind after I thought over all the situations I had found myself in, getting out of them, and the affect all of this had on my overall physical and mental well-being.
Crazy! Hot! And Living On the Edge!! Is the True Story of My Upside Down Life!
Find out more about Shirley on her Website! and http://rememberourladyofvictory.com/
On Twitter @sharrislaughter
And Facebook!
Shirley’s Amazon Author page is HERE, and her 4Wills Publishing Author page HERE.Rave Reviews Book Club
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November 18, 2015
Spaded Truths 2: Life-O-Suction
Blurb:
This is not your average bowl of Alphabet Soup. Substitute the broth with Beliefs and the meatballs with tinges of Controversy.
Now, attempt to take a spoonful into your mouth. Does it sting your bottom lip and the tip of your tongue? Does it feel too hot for you? Do you know this, yet want to have more?
Excellent!
Indulge in Spaded Truths: Themes and Proclamations—a delectable mix of creative uses of the letters A-Z with social and political viewpoints from the twisted mind of Queen of Spades. This dish is engineered to provoke multitudes of reactions to reach the ultimate pinnacle: mental stimulation and satisfaction.
Blurb:
Truth has no expiration date.
A second helping of Spaded Truths has arrived in the form of Life-O-Suction. Seasoned with a rich blend of prose with poetry, this follow up explores the human condition with a simmering of stimuli that lingers long after one has reached the end.
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Note: Both books in the Spaded Truths collections have content which may not be suitable for those under eighteen.
Also, from now until the end of 2015, the electronic version of “Themes and Proclamations” will be at a discounted price to celebrate the release of “Life-O-Suction”.
To connect more with Queen of Spades and her Verses of Sovereign Diction, please visit her at these locations:
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