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March 9, 2015
Are You Backing Up Your Work?
In the 90s, when home computers became commonplace, most of us learned one lesson the hard way. Computers can suddenly, inexplicably, do this.
Your hard drive would crash and you'd have to reload everything. All of your hard work would be gone. Or you'd be working on a file and the power would go out. There was no auto-recover back then. If you didn't manually save your work along the way, you'd lose everything you'd worked on.
Back then, if you wanted to back up a file, you had to use a thing called a floppy disk. It would hold exactly 1.44 MB.
Then came a thing called the USB flash drive. (Jump drive was Lexar's brand name for it.)
Those are still around today and can even hold as much as a terabyte...which is likely FAR more than you'll ever, ever need. You can even find fun flash drives (like this 8GB Iron Man version).
But there are three problems with these. They can break, you have to remember to take them with you, and they cost $$$. Where's the best place to store your stuff?
www.perspecsys.com
You get 15GB free with Microsoft OneDrive and Google Drive--both of which automatically sync all your files. They'll be out there even if you're logging in on your Aunt Judy's computer while on vacation. If you need more than that, you're going to have to pay every month, but both of these services are cheaper than Dropbox. If you install any of these apps, they'll run in the background, syncing your files automatically--so no more manually backing up files. They're always in the cloud.
How do you back up your files?
Your hard drive would crash and you'd have to reload everything. All of your hard work would be gone. Or you'd be working on a file and the power would go out. There was no auto-recover back then. If you didn't manually save your work along the way, you'd lose everything you'd worked on.
Back then, if you wanted to back up a file, you had to use a thing called a floppy disk. It would hold exactly 1.44 MB.
Then came a thing called the USB flash drive. (Jump drive was Lexar's brand name for it.)
Those are still around today and can even hold as much as a terabyte...which is likely FAR more than you'll ever, ever need. You can even find fun flash drives (like this 8GB Iron Man version).
But there are three problems with these. They can break, you have to remember to take them with you, and they cost $$$. Where's the best place to store your stuff?
www.perspecsys.comYou get 15GB free with Microsoft OneDrive and Google Drive--both of which automatically sync all your files. They'll be out there even if you're logging in on your Aunt Judy's computer while on vacation. If you need more than that, you're going to have to pay every month, but both of these services are cheaper than Dropbox. If you install any of these apps, they'll run in the background, syncing your files automatically--so no more manually backing up files. They're always in the cloud.
How do you back up your files?
March 6, 2015
Trailer Reveal for The Darkness Within by Kelly Hashway
Today I'm doing something I've never done before. I'm hosting a trailer reveal on my blog! The trailer is for the upcoming sequel to The Monster Within by my blogging friend Kelly Hashway.
The sequel is called The Darkness Within and here's the beautiful cover:
Read more about the book below the trailer. And don't forget to pre-order it on Amazon to be first in line to get it when it launches on June 2!
And now...the trailer for The Darkness Within:
Blurb: After dying of cancer at seventeen and being brought back to life by an evil witch who turned her into a monster, Samantha Thompson thinks she's finally gotten past all the tragedy in her life. Now she's part of a coven of good witches who are helping her and her boyfriend, Ethan Anderson, learn to use the powers they received from other witches. Aside from the fact that Sam and Ethan are still in hiding from their old lives--the ones they had before Sam was brought back to life--things couldn't be better. Sam and Ethan are inseparable. What could go wrong?
Magic.
Ethan's magic came from a witch who'd turned as evil as possible, and though his coven thought he'd be fine, the more he uses his magic, the stranger he starts acting. The magic inside him is changing who he is. One minute he's Sam's sweet, perfect Ethan and the next, he's a complete stranger. Even with all her witchy power, Sam is helpless against the magic corrupting Ethan. Can Sam find out what's wrong with him before she loses him to dark magic forever?
Title: The Darkness Within (The Monster Within #2)
Author: Kelly Hashway
Publisher: Spencer Hill Press
ISBN: 9781633920217
Release Date: 6/2/2015
Formats: Paper, e-book
Bio:
Kelly Hashway grew up reading R.L. Stein’s Fear Street novels and writing stories of her own, so it was no surprise to her family when she majored in English and later obtained a masters degree in English Secondary Education from East Stroudsburg University. After teaching middle school language arts for seven years, Hashway went back to school and focused specifically on writing. She is now the author of three young adult series, one middle grade series, and several picture books. She also writes contemporary romance under the pen name Ashelyn Drake. When she isn’t writing, Hashway works as a freelance editor for small presses as well as for her own list of clients. In her spare time, she enjoys running, traveling, and volunteering with the PTO. Hashway currently resides in Pennsylvania with her husband, daughter, and two pets. Hashway is represented by Sarah Negovetich of Corvisiero Literary Agency.
Links:Website | Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Blog | Twitter | Facebook
The sequel is called The Darkness Within and here's the beautiful cover:
Read more about the book below the trailer. And don't forget to pre-order it on Amazon to be first in line to get it when it launches on June 2!
And now...the trailer for The Darkness Within:
Blurb: After dying of cancer at seventeen and being brought back to life by an evil witch who turned her into a monster, Samantha Thompson thinks she's finally gotten past all the tragedy in her life. Now she's part of a coven of good witches who are helping her and her boyfriend, Ethan Anderson, learn to use the powers they received from other witches. Aside from the fact that Sam and Ethan are still in hiding from their old lives--the ones they had before Sam was brought back to life--things couldn't be better. Sam and Ethan are inseparable. What could go wrong? Magic.
Ethan's magic came from a witch who'd turned as evil as possible, and though his coven thought he'd be fine, the more he uses his magic, the stranger he starts acting. The magic inside him is changing who he is. One minute he's Sam's sweet, perfect Ethan and the next, he's a complete stranger. Even with all her witchy power, Sam is helpless against the magic corrupting Ethan. Can Sam find out what's wrong with him before she loses him to dark magic forever?
Title: The Darkness Within (The Monster Within #2)
Author: Kelly Hashway
Publisher: Spencer Hill Press
ISBN: 9781633920217
Release Date: 6/2/2015
Formats: Paper, e-book
Bio:Kelly Hashway grew up reading R.L. Stein’s Fear Street novels and writing stories of her own, so it was no surprise to her family when she majored in English and later obtained a masters degree in English Secondary Education from East Stroudsburg University. After teaching middle school language arts for seven years, Hashway went back to school and focused specifically on writing. She is now the author of three young adult series, one middle grade series, and several picture books. She also writes contemporary romance under the pen name Ashelyn Drake. When she isn’t writing, Hashway works as a freelance editor for small presses as well as for her own list of clients. In her spare time, she enjoys running, traveling, and volunteering with the PTO. Hashway currently resides in Pennsylvania with her husband, daughter, and two pets. Hashway is represented by Sarah Negovetich of Corvisiero Literary Agency.
Links:Website | Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Blog | Twitter | Facebook
March 4, 2015
IWSG: Insecurity Has No End
It's the first Wednesday of the month, which means hundreds of us will be posting about our insecurities. Add your name to the list to join in!
January was a crazy month for me. My second book launched on January 6th, which meant twice-weekly trips to the post office and plenty of stress. February brought that disturbing quiet that always comes after a book release. Thankfully I have a lot of blogging friends to keep me company!
When you're trying to get published, nobody ever tells you what a stressful time a book release can be. So many people have put faith in your writing and the last thing you want to do is let them down. So you watch your numbers obsessively and eat lots and lots of chocolate and hope someone buys your book!
You eventually realize there are only some things in publishing you can control. You write the best book you can, promote it in every way you can imagine, and hope for the best.
I guess there's solace in knowing we all feel this way. I do wonder if authors ever get to a point where they feel secure in their success. Doubtful. Perhaps we should all take the advice of J.K. Rowling on the issue.
What are you feeling insecure about this month? Sign up for IWSG and let everyone know!
January was a crazy month for me. My second book launched on January 6th, which meant twice-weekly trips to the post office and plenty of stress. February brought that disturbing quiet that always comes after a book release. Thankfully I have a lot of blogging friends to keep me company!
When you're trying to get published, nobody ever tells you what a stressful time a book release can be. So many people have put faith in your writing and the last thing you want to do is let them down. So you watch your numbers obsessively and eat lots and lots of chocolate and hope someone buys your book!
You eventually realize there are only some things in publishing you can control. You write the best book you can, promote it in every way you can imagine, and hope for the best.
I guess there's solace in knowing we all feel this way. I do wonder if authors ever get to a point where they feel secure in their success. Doubtful. Perhaps we should all take the advice of J.K. Rowling on the issue.
What are you feeling insecure about this month? Sign up for IWSG and let everyone know!
March 3, 2015
Cover Reveal: One Hundred Thirty Stars by Shelley Sly
Today I get to introduce you to a cool new cover from a fellow middle grade author. It's from our blogging friend Shelley Sly.
And now, the cover. One...two...three...
Here it is!
That book cover has "I must read this book" written all over it! One Hundred Thirty Stars is not available on Amazon yet, so I'm linking to it on Goodreads so that you can add it to your to-read list!
Blurb: Eleven-year-old Kelly “Birdie” Knotts has the perfect summer vacation planned: she’s finally going to visit her dad, Arthur. Birdie hardly knows him, but she has high hopes that he’ll be the one family member who understands her.
Too bad her vacation is nothing like she imagined it would be.
Arthur’s plans for their father-daughter visit revolve around a video game convention, where he dresses head-to-toe in costume and makes a boisterous scene every chance he gets. When he isn’t shouting gleefully in the hallways, he’s belting out off-pitch tunes in the karaoke room. Birdie’s new plan? Hide under a rock for life.
It’s impossible for Birdie to get to know Arthur when he insists that he’s a video game character. And if he doesn’t step up and start acting like a dad, it might be game over.
Bio:Shelley Sly grew up in northern New Jersey, but currently lives in the Washington, D.C. area with her husband and their chocolate lab mix. Three things she's a huge nerd about are children's books, indie music, and RPGs.
Shelley Sly lives in the Washington, D.C. metro area with her husband and their chocolate lab mix. She writes middle grade novels about friendship, family, and figuring out where you fit in. Shelley is the author of WISHING FOR WASHINGTON, and her brand new release, ONE HUNDRED THIRTY STARS. You can find her online at www.shelleysly.com.
Links:Website | Goodreads | Amazon | Blog | Twitter | Facebook
And now, the cover. One...two...three...
Here it is!
That book cover has "I must read this book" written all over it! One Hundred Thirty Stars is not available on Amazon yet, so I'm linking to it on Goodreads so that you can add it to your to-read list!
Blurb: Eleven-year-old Kelly “Birdie” Knotts has the perfect summer vacation planned: she’s finally going to visit her dad, Arthur. Birdie hardly knows him, but she has high hopes that he’ll be the one family member who understands her.
Too bad her vacation is nothing like she imagined it would be.
Arthur’s plans for their father-daughter visit revolve around a video game convention, where he dresses head-to-toe in costume and makes a boisterous scene every chance he gets. When he isn’t shouting gleefully in the hallways, he’s belting out off-pitch tunes in the karaoke room. Birdie’s new plan? Hide under a rock for life.
It’s impossible for Birdie to get to know Arthur when he insists that he’s a video game character. And if he doesn’t step up and start acting like a dad, it might be game over.
Bio:Shelley Sly grew up in northern New Jersey, but currently lives in the Washington, D.C. area with her husband and their chocolate lab mix. Three things she's a huge nerd about are children's books, indie music, and RPGs.
Shelley Sly lives in the Washington, D.C. metro area with her husband and their chocolate lab mix. She writes middle grade novels about friendship, family, and figuring out where you fit in. Shelley is the author of WISHING FOR WASHINGTON, and her brand new release, ONE HUNDRED THIRTY STARS. You can find her online at www.shelleysly.com.
Links:Website | Goodreads | Amazon | Blog | Twitter | Facebook
March 2, 2015
We Need a “Like” for Life
Although it took me a while to figure it out, this is one of the best things about Facebook:
You post something, someone comments. You can reply to that comment or you can Like it. A Like says, "I saw what you said and thank you for commenting." You don't have to say anything else.
Even if you post a comment below the comment as a reply, if that person replies, normally you'd feel compelled to reply to that reply just to be polite. But where does it end? At some point you have to end the conversation. And that is when that Like button comes in handy.
I've noticed the absence of this Like feature in real life. Especially when emailing. So many times I receive an email reply that doesn't really merit a return email. I want to somehow let the person know I received the last email and acknowledge it, though, without filling his/her inbox with an email that just says "thank you" or "okay."
How cool would a "Like" be in that situation? Or in real life when someone comes to your cubicle at work and won't stop talking about nonsense? If you could just "Like" that person's last sentence and make them go away...that would be awesome.
Do you ever use the "Like" button on Facebook to gracefully end a conversation? Do you sometimes feel like you should send a short reply to an email to be polite, but you don't want to bother the person?
You post something, someone comments. You can reply to that comment or you can Like it. A Like says, "I saw what you said and thank you for commenting." You don't have to say anything else.
Even if you post a comment below the comment as a reply, if that person replies, normally you'd feel compelled to reply to that reply just to be polite. But where does it end? At some point you have to end the conversation. And that is when that Like button comes in handy.
I've noticed the absence of this Like feature in real life. Especially when emailing. So many times I receive an email reply that doesn't really merit a return email. I want to somehow let the person know I received the last email and acknowledge it, though, without filling his/her inbox with an email that just says "thank you" or "okay."
How cool would a "Like" be in that situation? Or in real life when someone comes to your cubicle at work and won't stop talking about nonsense? If you could just "Like" that person's last sentence and make them go away...that would be awesome.
Do you ever use the "Like" button on Facebook to gracefully end a conversation? Do you sometimes feel like you should send a short reply to an email to be polite, but you don't want to bother the person?
February 27, 2015
The Cephalopod Coffehouse: Best Books of February
It's the last Friday of the month, which means it's time to reveal the best books of the month. It's part of the Cephalopod Coffeehouse:
I'm very proud of myself this month! I read four books, which is especially impressive since February is such a short month. As a result, I had a great reading month! Here are the great books I read in February.
It starts with Cindy Callaghan's Lucky Me. Cindy rocks for two reasons: one, she writes for my publisher, Simon & Schuster/Aladdin M!x. Second, her book has been made into a TV series, which has been picked up by Amazon Prime. That's the best thing ever!!! So...I indulged in her July 2014 release:
February was the perfect month to read Lucky Me because I can tell you about it now--right before St. Patrick's Day. If you're looking for an Irish-themed read for March, this is your book! Meghan McGlinchey is very superstitious--so superstitious that when she receives a chain letter, she has to respond. It can't hurt to forward it on by email, right? Wrong! If you have a tween girl in your life, get her this book as a St. Patrick's Day gift. She'll love it!
If you're a regular around here, you probably know Cathrina Constantine. I'm happy to say she's not only a great blogger, but an amazing writer, as well. I plan to read her latest book, but in the meantime I read Wickedly They Come:
The book kicks off with a major action scene, pulling you in right away. I don't want to give too much away, but Cathrina's main character, Jordan, could give Buffy a run for her money! I can't wait to read Cathrina's latest.
I also read The Chemistry of Fate by my blogging friend Meradeth Houston. Check out this enchanting cover:
First I have to emphasize that paranormal isn't really my thing and I loved this book. It is, first and foremost, a romance and a new adult one at that. You couldn't help but root for Tom and Ari (the Sary!) from page one all the way to the end. Plus, it's only $.99!!!
Next up is This is How It Ends by Jen Nadol, which I read as part of an ARC tour. Yay for ARC tours because one book can travel around the country, meeting many readers along the way. This tour introduced me to an amazing book:
This is just the kind of book I love. A little bit of supernatural, a little bit of murder mystery. A group of kids glimpse the future through a pair of binoculars...and that's where the adventure begins. Jen has created a great group of relatable characters. I was glad I got to read it! It reminded me of the Harlan Coben books that are my eternal addiction.
What was the best book you read in February? Want to join in? Enter your link below and post your favorite book(s) of the month.
I'm very proud of myself this month! I read four books, which is especially impressive since February is such a short month. As a result, I had a great reading month! Here are the great books I read in February.
It starts with Cindy Callaghan's Lucky Me. Cindy rocks for two reasons: one, she writes for my publisher, Simon & Schuster/Aladdin M!x. Second, her book has been made into a TV series, which has been picked up by Amazon Prime. That's the best thing ever!!! So...I indulged in her July 2014 release:
February was the perfect month to read Lucky Me because I can tell you about it now--right before St. Patrick's Day. If you're looking for an Irish-themed read for March, this is your book! Meghan McGlinchey is very superstitious--so superstitious that when she receives a chain letter, she has to respond. It can't hurt to forward it on by email, right? Wrong! If you have a tween girl in your life, get her this book as a St. Patrick's Day gift. She'll love it!
If you're a regular around here, you probably know Cathrina Constantine. I'm happy to say she's not only a great blogger, but an amazing writer, as well. I plan to read her latest book, but in the meantime I read Wickedly They Come:
The book kicks off with a major action scene, pulling you in right away. I don't want to give too much away, but Cathrina's main character, Jordan, could give Buffy a run for her money! I can't wait to read Cathrina's latest.
I also read The Chemistry of Fate by my blogging friend Meradeth Houston. Check out this enchanting cover:
First I have to emphasize that paranormal isn't really my thing and I loved this book. It is, first and foremost, a romance and a new adult one at that. You couldn't help but root for Tom and Ari (the Sary!) from page one all the way to the end. Plus, it's only $.99!!!
Next up is This is How It Ends by Jen Nadol, which I read as part of an ARC tour. Yay for ARC tours because one book can travel around the country, meeting many readers along the way. This tour introduced me to an amazing book:
This is just the kind of book I love. A little bit of supernatural, a little bit of murder mystery. A group of kids glimpse the future through a pair of binoculars...and that's where the adventure begins. Jen has created a great group of relatable characters. I was glad I got to read it! It reminded me of the Harlan Coben books that are my eternal addiction.
What was the best book you read in February? Want to join in? Enter your link below and post your favorite book(s) of the month.
February 25, 2015
Why Are We Still Getting Phone Books?
When I walk out my front door and look down at my porch, there is one thing that annoys me more than anything I can think of:
When I worked in an office, someone would bring stacks of them. They suffered a fate similar to these phone books.
You see, it's 2014. Even searching for a phone number on our computers seems like an outdated concept. I don't know anyone who goes to the phone book when they need information.
So why are we still receiving these outdated paper-based books? And why won't the phone company let us opt out?
I looked into it a while ago and learned we're getting phone books because, simply put, we're part of a demographic. If the phone company can promise it's delivering 600,000 phone books to the residents and businesses in a city, for instance, that phone company can sell ads like these...
Apparently nobody told the goldfish people that 600,000 people will never see that ad because, guess what?
Yep. Nobody's reading the thing anymore. It all seems such an environmental waste, right? You'd think the businesses would get wise to it, but I guess phone book salesmen are super convincing.
What do you do with your phone books?
When I worked in an office, someone would bring stacks of them. They suffered a fate similar to these phone books.
You see, it's 2014. Even searching for a phone number on our computers seems like an outdated concept. I don't know anyone who goes to the phone book when they need information.
So why are we still receiving these outdated paper-based books? And why won't the phone company let us opt out?
I looked into it a while ago and learned we're getting phone books because, simply put, we're part of a demographic. If the phone company can promise it's delivering 600,000 phone books to the residents and businesses in a city, for instance, that phone company can sell ads like these...
Apparently nobody told the goldfish people that 600,000 people will never see that ad because, guess what?
Yep. Nobody's reading the thing anymore. It all seems such an environmental waste, right? You'd think the businesses would get wise to it, but I guess phone book salesmen are super convincing.
What do you do with your phone books?
February 23, 2015
Introvert or Extrovert: Which Are You?
Throughout my life, I've been confused about the answer to one of life's most often-asked questions:
This is especially true if you minor in psychology, as I did. You're constantly taking tests and analyzing your own personality as part of your daily coursework. I graduated without ever learning the answer to the question.
My mistake was in assuming that an introvert had no social skills whatsoever. An introvert would sit quietly, introspecting, while an extrovert would be chattering away. All too often, I've found myself fitting that "chattering away" description.
Finally I came to terms with the difference. It's not about how you behave when you're face to face with other people. It's about how you feel when you're face to face with other people.
An extrovert feels energized and happy when around other people. An introvert feels energized and happy being alone. Two very distinct differences. Nervously filling silence while standing at the cash register at the grocery store does not make you an extrovert. It just means you're conforming to societal norms.
What's interesting is that writers don't have to be introverts to succeed. There are quite a few extroverts in the field. They tend to excel at marketing and promotion, loving the feeling of sitting at that table at bookstores, signing books. They also are more likely to be typing away at Starbucks, comfortable being surrounded by other writing extroverts.
Are you an introvert or extrovert?
This is especially true if you minor in psychology, as I did. You're constantly taking tests and analyzing your own personality as part of your daily coursework. I graduated without ever learning the answer to the question.
My mistake was in assuming that an introvert had no social skills whatsoever. An introvert would sit quietly, introspecting, while an extrovert would be chattering away. All too often, I've found myself fitting that "chattering away" description.
Finally I came to terms with the difference. It's not about how you behave when you're face to face with other people. It's about how you feel when you're face to face with other people.
An extrovert feels energized and happy when around other people. An introvert feels energized and happy being alone. Two very distinct differences. Nervously filling silence while standing at the cash register at the grocery store does not make you an extrovert. It just means you're conforming to societal norms.
What's interesting is that writers don't have to be introverts to succeed. There are quite a few extroverts in the field. They tend to excel at marketing and promotion, loving the feeling of sitting at that table at bookstores, signing books. They also are more likely to be typing away at Starbucks, comfortable being surrounded by other writing extroverts.
Are you an introvert or extrovert?
February 21, 2015
Get Claudia Must Die for Free!
Have you read T.B. Markinson's Claudia Must Die yet? If not...today's the day! This book...
...is free until February 23rd!!! I know you all like free stuff. You also probably know people on Twitter who like free stuff. So be sure to spread the word. You can download it in the U.S. or the U.K., depending on your location.
Still not sure? Here's all the information you need to decide!
The blurb:
Claudia doesn’t feel like herself anymore—she feels like prey. Her husband’s hired goons have stalked her all the way to Boston and will only stop their pursuit once she is dead.
Divorce is not an option. Instead, she has stolen a bunch of her man’s money to disappear into another life.
In order for Claudia to live, someone else must die. A lookalike college student becomes the target capable of freeing her from an awful marriage.
The plan goes horribly awry. Instead of murdering Claudia’s double, the assassins shoot the woman’s lover who is the cousin of a powerful Irish mobster. Claudia becomes hunted by all involved. Can she survive? Should she?
Reviews:
“The novel is action-packed and suspenseful, with some humorous scenes.” — Medeia Sharif Blog
“What follows is a hair raising, seemingly never ending chase which is like a revolving crime circle where everyone is after each other but where some of the players end up becoming unlikely partners in order to survive.” — Cindy Taylor
“T.B. Markinson delivers again with her fourth novel, Claudia Must Die, in a fast-paced comedic story of kill or be killed.” — Rachel Author Barnard Blog
“For me, this book is a real winner. The characters, plot twists, and deliciously dark humor make it a most enjoyable… and quick… read.” — I Think, Therefore I Yam Blog
“This unique thriller keeps you on the edge of your seat.” — Christine Rains, author of Fearless .
Free Download:Amazon U.S. | Amazon U.K.
...is free until February 23rd!!! I know you all like free stuff. You also probably know people on Twitter who like free stuff. So be sure to spread the word. You can download it in the U.S. or the U.K., depending on your location.
Still not sure? Here's all the information you need to decide!
The blurb:
Claudia doesn’t feel like herself anymore—she feels like prey. Her husband’s hired goons have stalked her all the way to Boston and will only stop their pursuit once she is dead.
Divorce is not an option. Instead, she has stolen a bunch of her man’s money to disappear into another life.
In order for Claudia to live, someone else must die. A lookalike college student becomes the target capable of freeing her from an awful marriage.
The plan goes horribly awry. Instead of murdering Claudia’s double, the assassins shoot the woman’s lover who is the cousin of a powerful Irish mobster. Claudia becomes hunted by all involved. Can she survive? Should she?
Reviews:
“The novel is action-packed and suspenseful, with some humorous scenes.” — Medeia Sharif Blog
“What follows is a hair raising, seemingly never ending chase which is like a revolving crime circle where everyone is after each other but where some of the players end up becoming unlikely partners in order to survive.” — Cindy Taylor
“T.B. Markinson delivers again with her fourth novel, Claudia Must Die, in a fast-paced comedic story of kill or be killed.” — Rachel Author Barnard Blog
“For me, this book is a real winner. The characters, plot twists, and deliciously dark humor make it a most enjoyable… and quick… read.” — I Think, Therefore I Yam Blog
“This unique thriller keeps you on the edge of your seat.” — Christine Rains, author of Fearless .
Free Download:Amazon U.S. | Amazon U.K.
February 20, 2015
Cover Reveal: Love, Lattes, and Mutants by Sandra Cox
Today I'm participating in the reveal of a cover you're going to love. It's from our very own Sandra Cox.
And now, the cover. Are you ready?
Here it is!
It's SO retro. I LOVE retro! Here's a little about her book, along with links for you to order it. Also, Sandra is hosting a giveaway and the prize is a Piper-approved necklace and a $10 Starbuck card. Enter on her blog.
Blurb: Finding love is hard, even when you aren’t a mutant.
Like most seventeen-year-olds, Piper Dunn wants to blend in with the crowd. Having a blowhole is a definite handicap. A product of a lab-engineered mother with dolphin DNA, Piper spends her school days hiding her brilliant ocean-colored eyes and sea siren voice behind baggy clothing and ugly glasses. When Tyler, the new boy in school, zeroes in on her, ignoring every other girl vying for his attention, no one, including Piper, understands why...
Then Piper is captured on one of her secret missions rescuing endangered sea creatures and ends up in the same test center where her mother was engineered. There she discovers she isn’t the only one of her kind. Joel is someone she doesn’t have to hide from, and she finds herself drawn to the dolph-boy who shares her secrets. Talking to him is almost as easy as escaping from the lab. Deciding which boy has captured her heart is another story...
Bio:Multi-published author Sandra Cox writes YA Fantasy, Paranormal and Historical Romance, and Metaphysical Nonfiction. She lives in sunny North Carolina with her husband, a brood of critters and an occasional foster cat. Although shopping is high on the list, her greatest pleasure is sitting on her screened in porch, listening to the birds, sipping coffee and enjoying a good book. She's a vegetarian and a Muay Thai enthusiast.
Links:EKensington | Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Kobo | Blog | Twitter | Facebook
And now, the cover. Are you ready?
Here it is!
It's SO retro. I LOVE retro! Here's a little about her book, along with links for you to order it. Also, Sandra is hosting a giveaway and the prize is a Piper-approved necklace and a $10 Starbuck card. Enter on her blog.
Blurb: Finding love is hard, even when you aren’t a mutant.
Like most seventeen-year-olds, Piper Dunn wants to blend in with the crowd. Having a blowhole is a definite handicap. A product of a lab-engineered mother with dolphin DNA, Piper spends her school days hiding her brilliant ocean-colored eyes and sea siren voice behind baggy clothing and ugly glasses. When Tyler, the new boy in school, zeroes in on her, ignoring every other girl vying for his attention, no one, including Piper, understands why...
Then Piper is captured on one of her secret missions rescuing endangered sea creatures and ends up in the same test center where her mother was engineered. There she discovers she isn’t the only one of her kind. Joel is someone she doesn’t have to hide from, and she finds herself drawn to the dolph-boy who shares her secrets. Talking to him is almost as easy as escaping from the lab. Deciding which boy has captured her heart is another story...
Bio:Multi-published author Sandra Cox writes YA Fantasy, Paranormal and Historical Romance, and Metaphysical Nonfiction. She lives in sunny North Carolina with her husband, a brood of critters and an occasional foster cat. Although shopping is high on the list, her greatest pleasure is sitting on her screened in porch, listening to the birds, sipping coffee and enjoying a good book. She's a vegetarian and a Muay Thai enthusiast.
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