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This Changes My Family and My Life Forever **Book Blast**

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Vol. II, This Changes My Family and My Life Forever: This Changes My Family and My Life Forever is the story of the first five years After Public Contact with the Many Worlds Collective (2013-2018), "The Transition" to full membership for Earth. Many of the changes, reactions, struggles and circumstances accompanying these years are related from the points of view of the main character, Dr. Clara Branon's, adult son and his cousins as well as some of those cousins' children. One of Clara's nephews in particular, Moran Ackerman, who becomes Chief of the Psi-Warriors and all OverSeers, tells of his experiences and training in assuming those roles for Earth after having been a Rabbi and teacher of middle school. TCMF&MLF's content is edited/curated and also partly narrated by Esperanza Enlaces, Clara's Chief Media Contact, a contemporary of Clara's son, so some of Espe's story and many parts of Clara's are included as well.

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Review: 
Clara Ackerman Branon is back, and earth's transition continues.
I actually read Vol I and Vol II back to back, so for me lit was like I'm reading one continuous book. I think though that one would need to read Vol I really to fully understand what is going to happen. 
In this volume, we get introduces more to Clara's family (they are a large family!) who all get interviewed about how they experienced Clara's first contact with the aliens and earth's transition (when the news first broke, what changed for them, any difficulties, what are they planning for the future). One of the main narrator is Clara's nephew Moran, a Rabbi before transition, who will now become the Chief in the fight against those who resist and fight the transition. There is also more info about Clara, snippets about her life from young woman to past transition, we learn about her jobs, relationships with both man and woman and in communes, what does she listen to, read etc. Though I'm still confused about her relationship with her lover / not lover Epifanio - but hey, more volumes are to come. 
One thing I like very much about the Spanners Series is the message that we can all live together in peace, learn from each other, be there for each other. All differences (religious, racial, gender, and even between species and inhabitants of other planets) are overcome. I mean, how cool would that be to be able to communicate with animals - and not in a jokey, Eddie Murphy Dr Dolitle kind of way, but accept them and their needs / interests as equal to humans. And those people who resist change (yes, there will always be those, even if it is clear that the change is for the better) will not be eliminated, but gently persuaded to recognise at what is best for them. 
Another thing I really like is the cover artwork and I hope the author doesn't change the cover art throughout the series, that would be a shame. It's pretty , imaginative. once you read the first few chapters and about the first encounter with 'The Band', have a look at the cover again and you will go 'ahhhh'.
 I very much enjoyed this series and the somewhat unusual structure of the book with interview. It is blurring the lines between fiction and non-fiction. One of the great pluses for me was that abbreviations or foreign language used (one of the main characters is Hispanic) are always explained in brackets straight away. Because of the non-fiction style, it does not halt the flow of the story at all, but is in fact very helpful. On the minus side, as there are several of Clara's relatives are interviewed, it can sometimes be a bit 'samey' at some stage. But the writing is easy to read, so it is not a big deal and I found myself skipping over a few pages. 
A satisfying continuation from Volume I - let's see what's coming up in the next volume. ~ Peggy Farooqi




 

For more on Sally Ember: Sally Ember has been passionate about writing since she
was nine years old. She’s won prizes for her poetry, stories, 
songs and plays. She began meditation in her teens. Now, 
Sally delights fans of paranormal and romance by blurring 
the lines between fact and fiction in a multiverse of multiple
 timelines, often including exciting elements of utopian 
science fiction and Buddhism. Born Jewish on the cusp of 
Leo and Virgo, Sally's life has been infused with change. 
Currently, she lives alone and meditates, writes, swims, 
reads and plays piano in northern California.

Author Feature **Sally Ember**

Sally Ember, Ed.D., is a published, nonfiction author and produced playwright whose sci-fi 
romance/speculative/utopian/paranormal/multiverse fiction, YA, New Adult and Adult series, "The Spanners," Volume I, "This Changes Everything," released 12/19/13. Volume II, "This Changes My Family and My Life Forever," releases Spring, 2014. Volumes III- X are in draft stages. Sally also has short stories and articles published and has co-written, edited, and proofread multiple media.
Sally was raised Jewish and is a practicing Buddhist meditator. She is also an almost-daily swimmer, a mediocre singer/pianist, avid feminist, dreamer, and devoted mother/ sister/ aunt/ daughter/ cousin/ friend.  
Sally has worked as an educator and upper-level, nonprofit manager in colleges, universities and private nonprofits for over thirty-five years in New England (every state), New Mexico and the San Francisco Bay Area (where she now lives). Sally has a BA in Elementary Education, a Master's (M.Ed.) and a doctorate in education (Ed.D.).  




For more on Sally Ember:



amazon.com/author/sallyember 
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/424969 Volume II

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/376197  Volume I
  http://www.sallyember.com 


 

Author K.N. Lee Wins! Top 30 Under 30!

This month author, K.N. Lee receives much well deserved notoriety! 
As a winner of Elevate Lifestyle's Top 30 Under 30 "Future Leaders of Charlotte," she appears in their June 2014 issue. This award is given to those that exhibit great achievement in their fields, personal character, leadership, as well as exceptional community service. You can check it out here!

An Interview with Author, Rasha Selim!

Introducing the author of Stolen Gifts, Rasha Selim!
Where are you from?
I was born in Cairo, Egypt. 
What inspired you to write your first book?
I’ve always written, and have a love for books.  This story has been in my head for so many years I felt like I was going to explode.  I wrote it and decided it was time for me to set aside my fears and put my work out there.
Do you write full-time or part-time? How do you balance your writing life with your family/work life?
I write part time, work part-time, a mother of three boys and volunteer.  It is definitely a juggle, but I get it all in.  I’m looking forward to the day where I spend more time on my writing though.  I carry my laptop everywhere and I steal moments in parking lots when I drop off or pick up kids.  I also get up an hour before anyone in my family to get some undisturbed writing time.
How did you come up with the title?
The book is about people who have Gifts, special abilities.  As I was writing the story, the name sort of came to me and it stuck.
Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?
No not really.  It’s an easy read written for someone to enjoy during downtime. 
Are experiences based on someone you know, or events in your own life?
Some scenes are based on my personal experiences.  Like when my main character jumps of s tone pier into the ocean to impress a boy, she ends up breaking her arm.  I did that.  That goof was me.
What books have most influenced your life most?
Too many to mention.  I love to read Urban Fanatsy, because it really isn’t of this world.  I like my imagination to fly.
What book are you reading now?
Jenn Bennett’s Banishing the Dark
Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest?
Michele Wolfe.
What are your current projects?
I just finished writing the second book in the Gift series and working on editing it.  I have the third book plotted out and ready to be written, and a novella started.  I also have a werewolf series started in notes and the first book is plotted out.
Name one entity that you feel supported you outside of family members.
I have several friends who have been alongside me the whole way.  I’m lucky because they are all involved in the business in some way, so lots of sound advice.
If you had to do it all over again, would you change anything in your latest book?
No.  I love how it ended up and I’m proud of it.
Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing?
Definitely the time issue.  I wish I had more time, but since I love the process of writing I don’t find the task too daunting.
Who is your favorite author and what is it that really strikes you about their work?
I love Kim Harrison, Patricia Briggs and my newly acquired favorite is Darynda Jones.
Who designed the covers?
Najla Qamber from Najla Qamber Designs
What was the hardest part of writing your book?
Character development.  I wanted to make sure that they truly are realistic and that they grow with each installment.
Did you learn anything from writing your book and what was it?
That the first draft is rough.  Editing is a time consuming process but in the end it speaks for itself
Do you have any advice for other writers?
Stick with it and have a good editor in your arsenal.
Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers?
I’m overwhelmed with the support I have received.  It’s humbling and I want to say thanks.
What do you think about e-publishing versus technical publishing?
I’m impartial to either.  Having a team that supports you is vital in either avenue.
Do you have an agent or publisher? How did you go about finding one?
No
If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
By the ocean.  I grew up on the ocean and now I live in the mountains.  I miss the open water.
If you could have any super power, what would it be?
I would choose invisibility.  Oh the stories I could hear if no one could see me.
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Blog Tour **Stolen Gifts** by, Rasha Selim

Whoever said you can’t go home again was right.My name is Van, and my life isn't exactly going the way I'd expected. I moved far from home, away from everyone I know and love to avoid having to reveal my Gift...a Gift so strong it scares me. A Gift so strong I know people would try to use me for their own gain, regardless of how much it may hurt me.A dear friend from my youth is getting married back home, and while I'm thrilled for her, I know what waits for me there--disappointment from my parents, and concern from my brother and friend. But worst of all, I have to face Caine, a man I have loved for as long as I can remember, who just doesn’t feel the same way about me.Somehow, Caine and I find ourselves in the middle of investigating the mysterious disappearances of other Gifted people. When the two of us are abducted, I have to decide if I am willing to use my Gift to save us, even though doing so will reveal my abilities to Caine. Little did I know that using my Gift is exactly what the villain is waiting for…putting both our lives are in jeopardy.
 Excerpt:
My Gift is a part of me.  It lays dormant, wanting to be used and I have deprived myself for so many years.  On the rare occasions when my control slips, and I use it, I feel whole.  Denying it for so long was splitting my soul into two. I realized that I would have to learn a new kind of control.  Instead of complete dismissal, I would have to use it on occasion to keep my mind and soul intact.

As the guard approached the door of our prison, I placed a Suggestion in his mind that he would believe what I told him.  I wasn’t changing the way he behaved, just what he was going to perceive at that moment.  He opened the door and stood in the archway. 
BUY LINKS for STOLEN GIFTS Amazon | Barnes and Nobles | Create Space | iBooks
Bio for Rasha Selim: Author Rasha Selim was born in Cairo, Egypt and was raised in both Cairo and Dubai, United Arab Emirates.  She moved to the U.S. to attend college and pursue a career as a Forensic Psychologist. She left criminology behind to become the mother of three wonderfully active boys. Rasha has spent her life engaged with books and as stories of her own began to develop she knew that she had to get them down in print. She is extremely excited to be sharing her stories with the world. Rasha lives in upstate New York where she is blessed to be surrounded by her loving and supportive husband, children, great friends and incredible books.


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Blog Tour Stop #3 **An Interview with General Halston** Dark Prophet

Blog Tour Stop #3
  This next stop is one of my most anticipated! Everyone loves Halston, Koa's hot British boss! You'll learn a little about his personality, his hobbies, and why he works so hard as a general in the Netherworld Division in London. 
So, I'm excited to present his interview in Cambridge, England, by the stunningly gorgeous author, Sorcha O'Dowd. 
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Raina is a Reaper, one of the only remaining Sin-Reapers, the race of people that pass judgement on others and gain their strength from the sins of others. Her brother, Ewan, is a Will-Reaper, and has the power to subdue nearly anyone to his will.
Their power means nothing, when they realize that they are merely slaves to their queen.
Can she convince her brother and the soldier she loves to trust her plan?
Can they escape the enchanted city of Jinn'Ah and save their people from the darkest day...
The extermination of anyone born with magic?

Blog Tour Stop #2 **Dark Prophet Top Ten List**

Join us for our second amazing stop! This time we get to reveal the 10 ways you can tell you're in the Netherworld! Plus, check out author, Kirstin Pulioff's review of this incredible sequel. Oh, and don't forget to enter the Dark Prophet Giveaway ;)





Top Ten with K.N.Lee & The Chronicles of Koa #asmsg #mustread #fantasy

 Dark Prophet
Book Two of the Best-Selling Novel, The Chronicles of Koa: Netherworld

Not all vampires are created equal...

Koa is a half-blood vampire with not only the ability to fly, but survive in the sun's light. She will do anything to protect her mother, and break her curse. The demon, Bund, wants more than her mother's life. He wants something from Koa, a power that she doesn't even know she has, and will rip through as many humans as he can to get her to surrender.

Agent Koa Ryeo-won, and her boss, Halston, formed a crew of supernatural agents to stop Bund. But is a prophet, a temptress, a War-Breeder, a half-blood with an enchanted sword, and a few angels enough to stop what Bund has planned?

In the midst of a war between the humans of the mortal world, and the creatures of the Netherworld, Koa discovers the truth of her past. She finds herself torn between two men, and in the center of everything. Faced with all of her returned memories, Koa also finds herself more powerful than ever. Being a half-blood is hard enough, but what exactly is Koa's other half?

The truth can save...or destroy everything.

Will the Netherworld Division stand behind Koa once they learn her secret?

The Shadow Portal **Blog Tour Stop #1** Dark Prophet

Join the fun! Dark Prophet is on tour for an amazing TWO WEEKS! Check out our first stop where you'll find the incredible giveaway, an interview, and an exclusive excerpt from the bestselling novel, Dark Prophet, book two of The Chronicles of Koa series.

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Kindle Countdown Sale **Dark Prophet**

99 cents for 3 hours only! Supernatural agents team up to stop the demon, Bund.
 Dark Prophet will then go up to $1.99 for 48 hours... Get your copy for this special price ASAP!