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September 26, 2017
Achilles Release Day Blitz
Today is the release day of a new young adult science fiction novel titled Achilles by Greg Boose! This novel is great for fans of Illuminae, and I love how inventive it is. If you are new to science fiction, Achilles is a great introduction to the genre! I am very excited about this novel, and I hope that you will check it out! You won’t be disappointed.
Much love,
Ashley
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Lost meets The 100 in this action-packed YA science fiction series-starter.
“WE’RE ON OUR OWN NOW…”
The year is 2221, and humans have colonized a planet called Thetis in the Silver Foot Galaxy. After a tragic accident kills dozens of teenage colonists, Thetis’s leaders are desperate to repopulate. So Earth sends the Mayflower 2—a state-of-the-art spaceship—across the universe to bring 177 new homesteaders to the colony.
For Jonah Lincoln, an orphaned teen who has bounced between foster homes and spent time on the streets of Cleveland, the move to Thetis is a chance to reinvent himself, to be strong and independent and brave, the way he could never be on Earth. But his dreams go up in smoke when their ship crash-lands, killing half the passengers and leaving the rest stranded—not on Thetis, but on its cruel and unpopulated moon, Achilles.
Between its bloodthirsty alien life forms and its distance from their intended location, Achilles is a harrowing landing place. When all of the adult survivors suddenly disappear, leaving the teenage passengers to fend for themselves, Jonah doubts they’ll survive at all, much less reach Thetis—especially when it appears Achilles isn’t as uninhabited as they were led to believe.
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Greg Boose is the former Los Angeles and Chicago Editor for BlackBook Magazine, and his work has appeared online and in print publications. Greg holds an undergraduate degree from Miami University and an MFA from Minnesota State University Moorhead. He lives in Santa Monica with his two young daughters. He has previously published The Red Bishop with Full Fathom Five Digital, as well as ghostwriting two Young Adult novels that hit The New York Times ‘ bestseller list.
Visit him online at http://www.gregboose.com.
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September 23, 2017
Box Review: Inspired Book Club – September 2017
I have found another awesome book subscription for you, and I am so excited for you to see it! This subscription is called Inspired Book Club, and it focuses on bringing inspiration to subscribers through books and artisan goodies. I have officially named this box as one of my must-have boxes of 2017, so please have a look! You won’t be disappointed.
Much love,
Ashley
A Book Club To Inspire Your Lifestyle + Tribe
We send books + goods to inspire your life.
Each month we send 1 personal development book, bookmark, organic tea and other artisan goodies. 4-6 items total. Create your own Inspired Book Club Circle with your tribe! Done with your book? We pay to ship your used read to charities supporting people who could use a little inspiration & light. Keep for your collection or pay it forward.
Inspirational Book
Organic Tea, Bath Product & Other Goodies
We work with charities each month to share inspirational books with the world!
Create Your Own #InspiredBookClubCircle
FREE online book club community!
Plans:
Month to Month: $34.95 + FREE SHIPPING*
3 Month Pre-Pay: $101.97 + FREE SHIPPING*
6 Month Pre-Pay: $197.94 + FREE SHIPPING*
12 Month Pre-Pay: $383.88 + FREE SHIPPING*
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Inspired Book Club is an awesome subscription to bring women an inspirational light into their lives! I absolutely love what they are doing.
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Inspired Book Club comes in such a unique box! I love the quote on the top. It just shows how positive the box experience is!
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The box comes with an item card as well as a bookmark and a suggested reading schedule! One of the coolest things about this box is that once you finish the book (if you don’t want to keep it) Inspired Book Club will pay to have it shipped to someone in need. I love that charitable element to this box!
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This month’s book is You Are A Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living An Awesome Life by Jen Sincero. I love the “badass” theme to this box because I really needed a boost of self-confidence when I received it. It is perfect!
YOU ARE A BADASS IS THE SELF-HELP BOOK FOR PEOPLE WHO DESPERATELY WANT TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES BUT DON’T WANT TO GET BUSTED DOING IT.
In this refreshingly entertaining how-to guide, bestselling author and world-traveling success coach, Jen Sincero, serves up 27 bitesized chapters full of hilariously inspiring stories, sage advice, easy exercises, and the occasional swear word, helping you to: Identify and change the self-sabotaging beliefs and behaviors that stop you from getting what you want, Create a life you totally love. And create it NOW, Make some damn money already. The kind you’ve never made before.
By the end of You Are a Badass, you’ll understand why you are how you are, how to love what you can’t change, how to change what you don’t love, and how to use The Force to kick some serious ass.
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The first item is a set of “Total Badass” pencils! I love how pink these pencils are, and the quote is awesome. They are perfect for me to use at work to give me a boost of confidence!
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The next item is a bottle of grey nail polish from Black Dahlia Lacquer! This nail polish brand was created by a mother/daughter team, and it is a wonderful nail polish brand created by two badass women. Their passion really inspires me!
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The next item is a tube of Radiance tea from Luna Tea Co.! This tea smells like pumpkin spice, and it is the perfect fall blend. The owner of Luna Tea Co. is one badass woman, and I love how she promotes self-care!
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New subscribers also receive a tea strainer with their first box, and mine came with a gorgeous Goldstone point on the end! I am a crystal healer, and I love using Goldstone for depression and relaxation.
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The last item is a grey-silver scarf! These scarves are perfect for fall, and they can be used as a shawl. I love it!
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Final Thought: Inspired Book Club blew me away! I love how relaxing this box is, while also boosting your self-esteem. Each item was packed with such care, and I think that it is the ultimate box for women who need a monthly boost. They also won me over with their charitable giving, because that is very important to me. This box is officially on my must have list!
September 22, 2017
Book Review: An Unemployed Autobiography by Krishna Chaitanya Dharmana
Title: An Unemployed Autobiography
Author: Krishna Chaitanya Dharmana
Enjoyment Rating: 4/5
Technical Rating: 4/5
Synopsis:
Krishna decided to commit suicide on his prolonged unemployment and poverty. Before his death, he wanted to visit the biggest Hindu temple, where surprisingly he meets with an old English Muslim man inside, who bets and wins against the boy. Krishna reveals his story to the old man with the emotions carried in a traditional home of love and the unemployed memories. Krishna connects to the old man’s philosophy and the mysterious pouch hanging to his shoulder leading to a glowing soul like never before.
Review:
An Unemployed Autobiography reads like a philosophical text. Since the book is part non-fiction with fictional elements, I could feel the author’s passion in the words. I love reading and learning about Hindu, so I found this novel to be an interesting window into the religion! Even though the book is short, it provides a profound impact.
Krishna is a suicidal man who decides to visit the biggest Hindu temple before he dies. It is at this temple where he meets an elderly Muslim man who begins to play bets against him. Through this game, Krishna reflects on his life story and his emotions. I appreciated how the author took the time to explain different Hindu concepts to increase the width of the book’s audience, and how deep they made their main character’s emotions. Even though the writing explained more than showed the reader, it felt like an appropriate writing style for the story.
An Unemployed Autobiography is an eye-opening spiritual text that is unlike anything else that I have read. Even though the novel is short, it is powerful. I enjoyed the soothing read of the text, and I feel enlightened after reading it. This novel is highly recommended for anyone who enjoys religious or spiritually based stories!
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September 20, 2017
FREE BOOK: Touched By The Wolf by Rebecca Murray
For a limited time only, Rebecca Murray is offering her novel, Touched By The Wolf, for free on Amazon! Check out the novel below and grab your copy while it is available.
Much love,
Ashley
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★(¸.•´FREE ON AMAZON FOR LIMITED TIME ONLY
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HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO FOR IMMORTALITY?
It has been a century since the wolves of the Silent Walkers waged war against the Vampires of the Lamia for the Dark Blood of Immortality they possess
As the battle lines are drawn once again, it will be up to the White Witch Emilie to use all in her power to bewitch the youngest of wolves Maccon. To gain his trust. To seduce him. To bend him to her will. To stop the impending war.
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Cover Reveal: Game of Faith by Rebecca Murray
I am excited to share with you the new cover for an upcoming novel called Game of Faith by Rebecca Murray! This book is part of a fantasy series focused on vampires and werewolves, and it is just a thrilling ride. I hope you enjoy!
Much love,
Ashley
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She is hunted by both the vampires and the wolves for her blood.
She is the most powerful being amongst the forsaken.
Yet Samantha has only just discovered her fate.
The war for immortality is drawing ever closer and the vampire-witch is the prize!
Book two in the Dark Blood series asks the question:
Just who can you trust in a world full of greed?
Release date 10th October 2017
September 19, 2017
New Release: Reanimation by Stacey McCoy
Today I am happy to share with you a new novel that is just amazing! It is Reanimation by Stacey McCoy. This novel is a vampire romance, but it is filled with the angst and drama that I have come to love with the genre. If you are in need of an angsty fantasy romance, then this book is perfect!
Much love,
Ashley
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★(¸.•´ MY LIFE IS WEIRD.
I’VE COME TO ACCEPT THAT.
TITLE: Reanimation
SERIES: Reanimation Trilogy Book 1
AUTHOR: Stacey McCoy
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Rylan should be 45 years old. His heart should beat regularly and pump blood through his veins. His skin should feel warm, not ice cold and free of imperfections. Rylan is a vampire and he will never be human again. When Rylan meets Kady he falls irreversibly in love with her. A long lasting and physical relationship is impossible with him being a vampire and she a mere human. But what if there were a way they could be together? What if there were a way to reverse the disease that possesses his body? Kady’s father, Dr Allister Matthews, is a world renowned stem cell researcher who has found a way to cure vampires of their disease. The process is called Reanimation. The question is, if you were a young, indestructible vampire gifted with immense power, unattainable speed and unimaginable wealth set to live for an eternity and you were given the chance to reanimate back into a slow, weak, vulnerable human being, would you do it? Would you do it for love?
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September 16, 2017
Back to Reading Book Sale Continued
I just wanted to remind you of the Back to Reading Book Sale that is going on through this weekend! There is a wide variety of wonderful books available for free or on sale and you won’t want to miss them. Click on the picture below to visit the sale!
Much love,
Ashley
September 14, 2017
September Back to Reading Promotion
I am SUPER excited to let you know about a book sale that is happening from September 15 – 19! During these days, a wide variety of ebooks (including my own) will be available for FREE or .99 cents. This is an incredible way to discover new authors and novels to expand your library. I will be posting more throughout the weekend with information on the sale, so stay tuned for some reading excitement!
Much love,
Ashley
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September 13, 2017
Box Review: InspireME Crate – July 2017
I’m sorry that this review is a bit late, but I hope that you will love it as much as I do! As an independent artist myself, I love services that help us small artists succeed. InspireME Crate is a wonderful box that brings you a month full of art lessons for a very reasonable price. They also send out high-quality art tools to help you with your projects. This is one of my MUST HAVE subscription boxes, so I highly suggest you take a look and consider picking it up for yourself!
Much love,
Ashley
InspireME Crate is a monthly box that helps you get back to drawing
Art supplies, themed prompts, motivation and more each month! Let’s get drawing!
Plans:
Month to Month: $35 + FREE SHIPPING in the US
3 Month PrePay: $99 ($33/month) + FREE SHIPPNG in the US
6 Month PrePay: $90 ($30/month) + FREE SHIPPING in the US
*International shipping in calculated
I couldn’t wait to receive my June InspireME Crate because I love how this box brings you a month’s worth of art lessons!
The box comes in a small parcel, and it has InspireME Crate’s logo on it. The box is high-quality, and it can be used to store your art tools in! I love boxes that I can reuse and not just throw away, so that is one of the perks of InspireME Crate.
Upon opening the box, you can see how the lid has a note about the box on it! The items are also wrapped in tissue paper and paper shreds. I love the care that goes into this box, and it does not look mass produced. I am all about that small business feel, so InspireME Crate never disappoints!
Adding to the small business feel is a note that lets you know who packaged your box!
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Each month, InspireME Crate comes with an insert card that describes each item in the box! I love how this box gives you full-size samples from different brands to try. I have found some of my new favorite art brands this way, and I appreciate the variety! The card also has a sphere where you can try out the different art tools together.
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The back of the card has further descriptions of each tool, as well as a coupon code for one of the items! This is great if you want to buy more of one of the tools.
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The best parts of this box are the activity booklets that InspireME Crate creates for subscribers each month! The box comes first with a WarmME Up booklet which includes various exercises to warm you up to drawing and creating.
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The box also comes with the main activity booklet that includes a month long calendar with art challenges! The booklet also contains articles to help you expand your art knowledge and skills. I love how this booklet is like a full month of art classes in one!
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A sketch book is also included in every box to give you something to work on as you go through your lessons!
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The first art tool included is an Ohuhu Art Marker! These markers are perfect for coloring or highlighting, and they are artist grade. I love them because they come with a fine tip and a broad tip for various art projects. Also, these markers are on sale on Amazon right now for 50% off! If you are in need of artist grade markers, I highly recommend them!
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The next items are a couple of Prismacolor art pencils! Prismacolor pencils are my favorite colored pencils to work with, so I always enjoy receiving more for my collection. These colors blend so well, and they last for quite a long time. They are a must for artists. These are also on super sale on Amazon right now, so pick up a set if you are in need of some awesome colored pencils!
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The next tool is a Tombow brush marker! I love these as well, and I actually have every set of them available. They come with a fine tip as well as a brush tip, and they are perfect for doing watercolor techniques. I like using them with colored pencils to create deeper pictures. Tombow markers are on a great sale on Amazon right now as well!
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The last tool is a Tombow Mono Drafting Pencil! These pencils are high-grade artist pencils that are perfect for sketching. I love the high quality of the lead, and how sturdy it is. I highly recommend them for sketching because of the high definition that they bring.
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Final Thought: I LOVE how much work the InspireME Crate owners put into the box! They hand-create each box by inventing exclusive booklets with different art projects each month, while also bringing you high-quality artist tools. This box is cheaper than paying for art classes, and it provides you with hours of entertainment. InspireME Crate is perfect for artists of all levels, and I love how much it has helped me advance my art skills! As a professionally educated artist, I cannot recommend InspireME Crate enough.
*NOTE: This article contains Amazon and Cratejoy affiliate links.
September 11, 2017
Book Review: A Beautiful Kind of Hope by Cathy Johns
Title: A Beautiful Kind of Hope
Author: Cathy Johns
Rating: 3/5
Synopsis:
I have lived my life without distraction, building a name and an empire in this competitive world, becoming a billionaire as I stayed true to my late mother’s wishes. But all that changed the moment I laid my eyes on her… Butterfly; that’s what they called her. The woman I couldn’t tear my eyes from as she captivated the crowd, swaying her curvy hips, her nude lingerie leaving nothing to the imagination. The one woman who made me want to break a few wrists when they tried to touch her beautiful mocha skin. I didn’t know her, and all it took was one taste of her intoxicating scent and I knew I’d never get enough of her. I needed her in my life to be that ray of sunshine. To be my beautiful kind of hope.
Review:
A Beautiful Kind of Hope by Cathy Johns is an unusual romance between a billionaire and a stripper. Based on the synopsis, I was afraid that this romance would end up being shallow based on the cliche romance. However, I was pleasantly surprised with the depth of the relationship that Johns presented. Her characters are deep, and I simply fell in love with Hope and Taylor.
Johns writes with a unique voice. A Beautiful Kind of Hope is split into chapters that change perspectives between Hope and Taylor, which suits the story well. Even though the novel is a slow burner and tends to be over written, Hope kept me reading. The strength of Hope’s character was admirable, and I rooted for her to find true love. Strong female characters in romance are my guilty pleasure, and I enjoyed Johns giving Hope such a unique perspective. Characters who are strippers tend to be labeled as strippers and nothing more, but Johns turned that stereotype on its head.
However, I did have to give A Beautiful Kind of Hope 3 out of 5 stars. The writing tended to be long winded, and this detracted from my reading enjoyment. There were areas of the novel that seemed to be packed with filler, and I did not find them necessary. But the beautiful romance of Hope and Taylor kept me locked in.
A Beautiful Kind of Hope is a unique romance that takes a typical stereotype and turns it into something new. I enjoyed finding out more about Hope and Taylor as they fell in love, as well as their separate lives. Johns knows how to write strong characters that jump off the page, and her voice is a treat for romance lovers.
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