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September 12, 2016
#WeeklyMenu Week 162
We survived our first week back to school. The boys are settling in well and are eating up their lunches. Hurray!We have an over abundance of tomatoes from our garden right now, so we decided to make homemade pasta sauce. It was so delicious. I only have two cans though, so sorry, I can't share.
In other exciting news. I finished my final edits on my new book, House of Chaos. The cover looks amazing, which I will share with you soon and hopefully I will have a final release date for you. Check back for more news on HOC.
Enjoy this weeks menu!
Monday- Loaded Nachos
Tuesday- Chicken Fajita Quesadilla
Wednesday- Patty Melt
Thursday- Pork Schnitzle Sandwiches
Friday- Mozzarella Chicken in Tomato Sauce
Saturday-Pork Carnitas
Sunday- Tuna Sandwiches
Avenging Fate Blitz and #Giveaway by Jennifer Derrick @BluEyedReindeer
Book & Author Details:
Avenging Fate
by Jennifer Derrick
(Threads of the Moirae #2)
Published by: Clean Teen Publishing
Publication date: September 12th 2016
Genres: Mythology, Romance, Young Adult
Synopsis:
Still reeling after killing the man she loved, Atropos turns her attention to the twin tasks of avenging his death and freeing humanity from the deadly grip of the Keres. When she sets out on a murderous mission to retrieve her shears, her only aide is her temperamental ex-boyfriend, Ares. He is fickle at best, traitorous at worst, and assistance from him may be worse than none at all.
Along the way, she allies with a group of powerful supernaturals and learns that the crimes of the gods are more twisted and far-reaching than she realized. What begins as a quest for vengeance becomes a journey through betrayal, loss, love, and hope. It ignites a war that will pit Atropos against the gods in a battle for the freedom of humanity.
Avenging Fate is the second book in The Threads of Moirae Series by Jennifer Derrick.
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31188899-avenging-fate?ac=1&from_search=true
Purchase:Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IRF1KNK#nav-subnavB&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/avenging-fate-jennifer-derrick/1124140004?ean=9781634222167Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-ca/ebook/avenging-fateiTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/avenging-fate/id1136372024?mt=11
Grab book 1 - Broken Fate - for FREE!:Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Broken-Threads-Moirae-Jennifer-Derrick/dp/1634221656B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/broken-fate-jennifer-derrick/1122826959?ean=9781634221658Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/broken-fateiTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/de/book/broken-fate/id1082143463?mt=11
AUTHOR BIO:Jennifer is a freelance writer and novelist. As a freelancer, she writes everything from technical manuals to articles on personal finance and European-style board games. Her interest in storytelling began when she was six and her parents gave her a typewriter for Christmas and agreed to pay her $.01 per page for any stories she churned out. Such a loose payment system naturally led to a lot of story padding. Broken Fate, her first novel, earned her $2.80 from her parents. Jennifer lives in North Carolina and, when not writing, can often be found reading, trawling the shelves at the library, playing board games, watching sports, camping, running marathons, and playing with her dog. You can visit her at her official website:www.JenniferDerrick.com.
Website: www.JenniferDerrick.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenderrickauthor
Twitter: @BluEyedReindeer
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/derrick_jen/
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September 9, 2016
Rimrider book blitz and #giveaway by L.A.Kelley @AuthorLAKelley
Rimriderby L.A. Kelley
Genre: YA Space Opera
Release Date: July 30th 2016
Summary from Goodreads:
Teenager Jane Benedict is awakened by her father and ordered to memorize a mysterious code. Hours later, Mathias Benedict is dead and Jane and her brother, Will, are wards of United Earth Corporation. To evade the company's murderous clutches and uncover the meaning of her father’s last message, Jane leads Will on a desperate escape across the galaxy aboard the Freetrader smuggler ship, Solar Vortex. Tangled in the crew’s fight against UEC, Jane saves the life of young smuggler Maclan Sawyer and learns her father’s code identifies a secret cargo shipment that may spell doom for the entire Freetrader cause and the extinction of an alien race.
Piracy, intrigue, romance, and a daring rebellion from Earth wait on the planet Rimrock. Will Jane answer the call to adventure and find new purpose on the galactic rim or will death for high treason be her fate?
Only $0.99 on Amazon and FREE for Kindle Unlimited!
About the AuthorI write fantasy with adventure, humor, romance, and a touch of sass. None of my works are steamy so your mama would approve. All of my works are cheeky, so maybe she wouldn't.
Author Links:
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September 8, 2016
Author Interview and #BlogTour with Emily A. Steward @Emily_Steward14
Today I’m very lucky to be interviewing Emily A. Steward author of Penelope Gilbert and the Children of Azure. Hi Emily, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Tell us a little about yourself and your background?
Well, I was homeschooled growing up, and I loved it! I was very much a tom boy and I was able to spend a lot of time exploring outdoors and letting my imagination grow. I first started writing in kindergarten, and it’s been a passion of mine ever since. I now live in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with my husband and our three busy, and boisterous little girls.
What are your ambitions for your writing career?
I plan on writing and publishing as many novels as I can. I already have another finished novel that I’m revising and several more started, including a middle grade story along the lines of a more contemporary Harriet the Spy.
Which writers inspire you?
Any writer who can come up with wonderful, fantastic worlds I find inspiring. J.R.R Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and J.K. Rowling come to mind. I’m also really inspired by the works of Roald Dahl. His books are just so imaginative and I love all the quirky, fun characters he’s created.
So, what have you written?
Besides my debut novel Penelope Gilbert and the Children of Azure, I’ve also written a Middle Grade mystery/horror book that is really close to the final draft, as well as a few short stories and a poem published in a small community college magazine. The poem is called, ‘The Old Brown Roof.’ It earned me the award of Editor’s Choice.
Where can we buy or see them?
Links coming soon.
Give us an insight into your main character. What does he/she do that is so special?
Penny’s home life doesn’t leave her feeling very special. Her parents are mad scientists and are so caught up in their experiments, they hardly acknowledge her existence. Her vivid imagination helps her cope, as she dreams up exciting scenarios and adventures where she is the hero. One day after a crazy day at school, she transforms into a shiny, red stapler and discovers she’s more special than she ever imagined.
What are you working on at the moment?
At the moment I’m wrapping up edits on my middle grade mystery/horror novel, and I’ve begun work on the second book in my Penelope Gilbert series.
Which actor/actress would you like to see playing the lead character from your most recent book?
I would love for a young Michelle Trachtenberg to play Penny, my main character. But since I misplaced my time machine, I would have to say maybe Rowan Blanchard, the star of Girl Meets World.
When did you decide to become a writer?
Before I even knew what a writer was, I wanted to be a story teller. As early as the age of three, I was making up tales about bunnies, witches and (nice) evil stepsisters. At bedtime, I would make up my own bedtime stories and tell them to my mom and brother until they fell asleep, then I’d keep telling the story to myself until I eventually drifted off too.
Do you write full-time or part-time?
I am a full time stay at home mom. I try to cram in writing whenever I have the opportunity, but it’s very sporadic.
Do you have a special time to write or how is your day structured?
My writing revolves around my kids nap and bedtimes, so it really depends on how well they comply with those. Also, I try to set aside a full day each week to get out of the house and really focus on writing.
Do you write every day, or when you have time?
I try to get at least something written each day even if it’s just a sentence. As long as I’m progressing, I consider the day a success!
Do you work to an outline or plot or do you prefer just see where an idea takes you?
I work with a very loose outline. I’ve tried to plot things out and work out all the details ahead of time, but sometimes my characters just do not want to cooperate. I really do best when I just create characters, throw situations at them, and see how the react. It’s fun because I never quite know what’s going to happen next myself. It keeps things interesting.
If this book is part of a series, tell us a little about it?
Penelope Gilbert and the Children of Azure is the first book in a planned trilogy. The series takes place in our world, and also in the world of Azure which is hidden in the clouds above. Penny discovers the land of Azure quite accidently as she searches for her kidnapped classmates. It is a treacherous place filled with mechanical beasts, floating islands, and air pirates. The series will follow Penny and her friends as they explore Azure and look for a way to destroy the evil that threatens their family and friends.
Do you read much and if so who are your favorite authors?
I love to read whenever I get a little downtime. I really like J.K. Rowling, C.S. Lewis, Lemony Snicket, Lewis Carroll, and L.M. Montgomery. My all-time favorite author would have to be Roald Dahl. He is so imaginative and I love his characters and the quirky sense of humor in his books.
What book/s are you reading at present?
I kind of jump around a little. I really need to sit and finish one before moving to the other. As it is, I think I’m reading about 5 or 6 right now. The ones I can recall are, Gregor the Overlander, Tunnels, Insurgent, the Scorch Trials, and Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
I’d tell myself to chill out and not fret about the future, because everything is going to be great! I’d also say, “Hey self, you know that stubborn streak you have that sometimes gets you in trouble? It’s going to be your greatest asset as a writer when those rejection letters come pouring in. So don’t give up! Oh, and if you take a wrong turn while driving, just turn around. Don’t keep going the wrong way and hope to find something familiar. That never seems to work out.” I’d probably also encourage myself to write more while I have all that free time, because time is really in short supply now. I didn’t know the meaning of the word ‘busy’ until I had kids.
If you could have been the original author of any book, what would it have been and why?
Good question. I’d have loved to have written Harry Potter or The Hobbit. Both Rowling and Tolkien were so influential for their genre and I really admire them for that.
What advice would you give to aspiring writers?
Listen and learn from other people’s feedback on your work, but ultimately trust your gut. Don’t get discouraged when you run up against harsh criticism. Use that criticism to fuel your fire. Edit like crazy and show them you do have a story worth sharing that only you can tell. And those rejections you have piling up in your inbox… they really are subjective. Somewhere, someone is looking for your book, it just needs to fall into the right hands at the right time.
How can readers discover more about you and you work?Website/Blog: https://estewardblog.wordpress.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emsteward14/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Emily_Steward14 Book Links: https://www.amazon.com/Penelope-Gilbert-Children-Azure-Steward-ebook/dp/B01LTGUPC6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473377424&sr=8-1&keywords=penelope+gilbertGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/emilyasteward
Lastly, how's the whether?
The weather is feeling a bit temperamental, but it’s trying very hard to maintain a sunny disposition.
Thank you very much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to take part in this interview.
Thank you so much for having me, and for taking the time to host me on your blog!
Penelope Gilbert and the Children of AzureBy Emily A. Steward
When 13 year-old Penelope Gilbert accidentally transforms into a stapler during math class, she’s sure she’s going crazy. But she’s not imagining the men in black suits now patrolling the halls at school, nor is she imagining the new substitute teacher who orders the class to take a special new test. A test that requires blood. Hunted for her powers, and torn from the life she knows, Penny is swept up into a world in the clouds where magic meets machine and pirates rule the sky.
Author Bio:Emily Steward spent the better part of her childhood dressed as a ninja and trying
to convince others to call her ‘Ace.’ When she wasn’t saving the world from evil samurai, she
could usually be found in the branches of a tree reading a good book. She now lives in the
Pacific Northwest with her husband, three daughters, and dog Bentley. Though she seldom
dresses as a ninja now, her adventurous spirit remains as does her love of tree climbing and
reading good books.
Excerpt:“Come on!” she yelled to Haldor who was wriggling out from under the spider corpse.
She ran to the spot where she saw the creature enter as Haldor hurried to catch up. She scrambled
through the brush until she came to a stream. There she saw the spider. He was across the water
under a large tree.
Above him were several objects swinging in the breeze. It took her a moment to realize
that they were rotting bodies strung up by their necks. Their unseeing eyes stared eerily into the
darkness. Upon closer inspection, she saw that there were at least thirty of them. She wretched
silently as she tried to think of a way for Crane to not become one of them. The spider was
already trying to wrap a strand of webbing around his neck.
A thought occurred to her. An outrageous, outlandish thought. I can do this, she assured
herself. She tried to picture every last detail of her slain foe—every creepy crawling, hairy, shiny
detail. Penny could feel the energy pulsing through her. Her hands were no longer her own. Her
teeth had become fangs, and her eyes were the eyes of a killer.
Social Media Links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Emily_Steward14
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emily.stewar...
Website/Blog: https://estewardblog.wordpress.com
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/emilyasteward
Buy Links: Coming soon
Well, I was homeschooled growing up, and I loved it! I was very much a tom boy and I was able to spend a lot of time exploring outdoors and letting my imagination grow. I first started writing in kindergarten, and it’s been a passion of mine ever since. I now live in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with my husband and our three busy, and boisterous little girls.
What are your ambitions for your writing career?
I plan on writing and publishing as many novels as I can. I already have another finished novel that I’m revising and several more started, including a middle grade story along the lines of a more contemporary Harriet the Spy.
Which writers inspire you?
Any writer who can come up with wonderful, fantastic worlds I find inspiring. J.R.R Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and J.K. Rowling come to mind. I’m also really inspired by the works of Roald Dahl. His books are just so imaginative and I love all the quirky, fun characters he’s created.
So, what have you written?
Besides my debut novel Penelope Gilbert and the Children of Azure, I’ve also written a Middle Grade mystery/horror book that is really close to the final draft, as well as a few short stories and a poem published in a small community college magazine. The poem is called, ‘The Old Brown Roof.’ It earned me the award of Editor’s Choice.
Where can we buy or see them?
Links coming soon.
Give us an insight into your main character. What does he/she do that is so special?
Penny’s home life doesn’t leave her feeling very special. Her parents are mad scientists and are so caught up in their experiments, they hardly acknowledge her existence. Her vivid imagination helps her cope, as she dreams up exciting scenarios and adventures where she is the hero. One day after a crazy day at school, she transforms into a shiny, red stapler and discovers she’s more special than she ever imagined.
What are you working on at the moment?
At the moment I’m wrapping up edits on my middle grade mystery/horror novel, and I’ve begun work on the second book in my Penelope Gilbert series.
Which actor/actress would you like to see playing the lead character from your most recent book?
I would love for a young Michelle Trachtenberg to play Penny, my main character. But since I misplaced my time machine, I would have to say maybe Rowan Blanchard, the star of Girl Meets World.
When did you decide to become a writer?
Before I even knew what a writer was, I wanted to be a story teller. As early as the age of three, I was making up tales about bunnies, witches and (nice) evil stepsisters. At bedtime, I would make up my own bedtime stories and tell them to my mom and brother until they fell asleep, then I’d keep telling the story to myself until I eventually drifted off too.
Do you write full-time or part-time?
I am a full time stay at home mom. I try to cram in writing whenever I have the opportunity, but it’s very sporadic.
Do you have a special time to write or how is your day structured?
My writing revolves around my kids nap and bedtimes, so it really depends on how well they comply with those. Also, I try to set aside a full day each week to get out of the house and really focus on writing.
Do you write every day, or when you have time?
I try to get at least something written each day even if it’s just a sentence. As long as I’m progressing, I consider the day a success!
Do you work to an outline or plot or do you prefer just see where an idea takes you?
I work with a very loose outline. I’ve tried to plot things out and work out all the details ahead of time, but sometimes my characters just do not want to cooperate. I really do best when I just create characters, throw situations at them, and see how the react. It’s fun because I never quite know what’s going to happen next myself. It keeps things interesting.
If this book is part of a series, tell us a little about it?
Penelope Gilbert and the Children of Azure is the first book in a planned trilogy. The series takes place in our world, and also in the world of Azure which is hidden in the clouds above. Penny discovers the land of Azure quite accidently as she searches for her kidnapped classmates. It is a treacherous place filled with mechanical beasts, floating islands, and air pirates. The series will follow Penny and her friends as they explore Azure and look for a way to destroy the evil that threatens their family and friends.
Do you read much and if so who are your favorite authors?
I love to read whenever I get a little downtime. I really like J.K. Rowling, C.S. Lewis, Lemony Snicket, Lewis Carroll, and L.M. Montgomery. My all-time favorite author would have to be Roald Dahl. He is so imaginative and I love his characters and the quirky sense of humor in his books.
What book/s are you reading at present?
I kind of jump around a little. I really need to sit and finish one before moving to the other. As it is, I think I’m reading about 5 or 6 right now. The ones I can recall are, Gregor the Overlander, Tunnels, Insurgent, the Scorch Trials, and Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
I’d tell myself to chill out and not fret about the future, because everything is going to be great! I’d also say, “Hey self, you know that stubborn streak you have that sometimes gets you in trouble? It’s going to be your greatest asset as a writer when those rejection letters come pouring in. So don’t give up! Oh, and if you take a wrong turn while driving, just turn around. Don’t keep going the wrong way and hope to find something familiar. That never seems to work out.” I’d probably also encourage myself to write more while I have all that free time, because time is really in short supply now. I didn’t know the meaning of the word ‘busy’ until I had kids.
If you could have been the original author of any book, what would it have been and why?
Good question. I’d have loved to have written Harry Potter or The Hobbit. Both Rowling and Tolkien were so influential for their genre and I really admire them for that.
What advice would you give to aspiring writers?
Listen and learn from other people’s feedback on your work, but ultimately trust your gut. Don’t get discouraged when you run up against harsh criticism. Use that criticism to fuel your fire. Edit like crazy and show them you do have a story worth sharing that only you can tell. And those rejections you have piling up in your inbox… they really are subjective. Somewhere, someone is looking for your book, it just needs to fall into the right hands at the right time.
How can readers discover more about you and you work?Website/Blog: https://estewardblog.wordpress.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emsteward14/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Emily_Steward14 Book Links: https://www.amazon.com/Penelope-Gilbert-Children-Azure-Steward-ebook/dp/B01LTGUPC6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473377424&sr=8-1&keywords=penelope+gilbertGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/emilyasteward
Lastly, how's the whether?
The weather is feeling a bit temperamental, but it’s trying very hard to maintain a sunny disposition.
Thank you very much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to take part in this interview.
Thank you so much for having me, and for taking the time to host me on your blog!
Penelope Gilbert and the Children of AzureBy Emily A. Steward
When 13 year-old Penelope Gilbert accidentally transforms into a stapler during math class, she’s sure she’s going crazy. But she’s not imagining the men in black suits now patrolling the halls at school, nor is she imagining the new substitute teacher who orders the class to take a special new test. A test that requires blood. Hunted for her powers, and torn from the life she knows, Penny is swept up into a world in the clouds where magic meets machine and pirates rule the sky.
Author Bio:Emily Steward spent the better part of her childhood dressed as a ninja and trying
to convince others to call her ‘Ace.’ When she wasn’t saving the world from evil samurai, she
could usually be found in the branches of a tree reading a good book. She now lives in the
Pacific Northwest with her husband, three daughters, and dog Bentley. Though she seldom
dresses as a ninja now, her adventurous spirit remains as does her love of tree climbing and
reading good books.
Excerpt:“Come on!” she yelled to Haldor who was wriggling out from under the spider corpse.
She ran to the spot where she saw the creature enter as Haldor hurried to catch up. She scrambled
through the brush until she came to a stream. There she saw the spider. He was across the water
under a large tree.
Above him were several objects swinging in the breeze. It took her a moment to realize
that they were rotting bodies strung up by their necks. Their unseeing eyes stared eerily into the
darkness. Upon closer inspection, she saw that there were at least thirty of them. She wretched
silently as she tried to think of a way for Crane to not become one of them. The spider was
already trying to wrap a strand of webbing around his neck.
A thought occurred to her. An outrageous, outlandish thought. I can do this, she assured
herself. She tried to picture every last detail of her slain foe—every creepy crawling, hairy, shiny
detail. Penny could feel the energy pulsing through her. Her hands were no longer her own. Her
teeth had become fangs, and her eyes were the eyes of a killer.
Social Media Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Emily_Steward14
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emily.stewar...
Website/Blog: https://estewardblog.wordpress.com
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/emilyasteward
Buy Links: Coming soon
September 5, 2016
#WeeklyMenu Week 161
I can't believe school starts tomorrow. The boys are excited to go, but I think I'm the most excited. Quiet time for mommy.For our last family trip of the summer, we took the boys to the zoo. Phoenix is now taller than a sun bear and he's very proud of that fact. We saw the new elephant enclosure and the freaky little monkeys. The goat barn is now the tortes barn and we showed up just in time to see the condors eating a dead carcass.
I think our favorite part was the elephant ears. Cinnamon and sugar goodness.
We wanted to see how many ways we could eat chicken in a week, so this weeks menu is almost all chicken. Enjoy!
Monday- Butter Garlic Chicken
Tuesday- Chicken Teriyaki
Wednesday- Mac & Cheese
Thursday- Chicken Fajita Quesadillas
Friday- Parmesan Crusted Chicken Tenders
Saturday- Slow Cooker Mongolian Chicken
Sunday
- Tuna sandwiches
The Retreat Book Blitz and #giveaway by Kelly St.Clare @KellyStClare
Book & Author Details:
The Retreat
by Kelly St. Clare
(The After Trilogy, #1)
Publication date: August 30th 2016
Genres: Science Fiction, Young Adult
Synopsis:Earth is ruined. Humankind destroyed. And it’s old news.Romy’s life is simple—for a genetically enhanced space soldier; pick up space junk with her four friends, and stave off the invaders fixated on stealing Planet Earth.
It isn’t much. But it’s temporary—only another 850 years to go, give or take.
When her crew tangles with a gulp-worthy alien mothership, Romy’s return to Earth is brought forwards at hurtling pace.
Strength comes from the unlikeliest of quarters.
As does leadership.
…As does betrayal.
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30968533-the-retreat?ac=1&from_search=true
Purchase:Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Retreat-After-Trilogy-Book-ebook/dp/B01JVN9LCYB&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-retreat-kelly-st-clare/1124461873?ean=9781535302609
AUTHOR BIO:When Kelly St Clare is not reading or writing, she is lost in her latest reverie. She can, quite literally, drift past a car accident while in the midst of her day dreams, despite the various police sirens and chaos.Books have always been magical and mysterious to her. One day she decided to start unravelling this mystery and began writing. Her aim: To write stories she would want to read. As it turns out, this failed miserably. Do you know what it is like to read something you've written? Impossible, that's what. Not to mention, the ending is ruined before you've begun. Never-the-less, Kelly loves it and wishes she had more time to squeeze it in between her day job as a physiotherapist.
Fantasy of Frost, the first title in The Tainted Accords, is her debut novel. It's sequel, Fantasy of Flight, was released on May 24th, 2015. Fantasy of Fire is due for release January 2016!
A New Zealander in origin and in heart, Kelly currently resides in Australia with her soon-to-be husband, a great group of friends, and some huntsman spiders who love to come inside when it rains. Their love is not returned.
Fav quote: Don't tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint on broken glass.
Fav Song: I believe in a thing called love - The Darkness
Author links:http://www.kellystclare.com/https://twitter.com/KellyStClarehttps://www.facebook.com/Kelly-St-Clare-851536408204615/?ref=aymt_homepage_panelhttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/11362882.Kelly_St_Clare
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September 4, 2016
Heartborn #BlogTour and #Giveaway by Terry Maggert @terrymaggert
Book & Author Details:
Heartborn
by Terry Maggert
Publication date: September 1st 2016
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult
Synopsis:Her guardian angel was pushed.
Keiron was never meant to be anything other than a hero. Born high above in a place of war and deception, he is Heartborn, a being of purity and goodness in a place where there violence and deceit are just around every corner.
His disappearance will spark a war he cannot see, for Keiron has pierced the light of days to save a girl he has never met, for reasons he cannot understand. Livvy Foster is seventeen, brave, and broken. With half a heart, she bears the scars of a lifetime of pain and little hope of survival.
Until Keiron arrives.
In the middle of a brewing war and Livvy’s failing heart, Keiron will risk everything for Livvy, because a Heartborn’s life can only end in one way: Sacrifice.
Fall with Livvy and Keiron as they seek the truth about her heart, and his power, and what it means to love someone who will give their very life to save you.Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31428522-heartborn
Purchase:Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JFJSV20#nav-subnavB&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/heartborn-terry-maggert/1124267213?ean=9781536834550
AUTHOR BIO:Left-handed. Father of an apparent nudist. Husband to a half-Norwegian. Herder of cats and dogs. Lover of pie. I write books. I've had an unhealthy fascination with dragons since the age of-- well, for a while. Native Floridian. Current Tennessean. Location subject to change based on insurrection, upheaval, or availability of coffee. Nine books and counting, with no end in sight. You've been warned.Author links:http://www.terrymaggert.com/https://www.facebook.com/terrymaggertbooks/https://twitter.com/TerryMaggerthttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7226905.Terry_Maggert
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September 3, 2016
Author Interview and #PlayList with Amy Braun @amybraunauthor #AuthorInterview
I'm really excited to introduce you all to the author of the Dark Sky series, Amy Braun. She's agreed to answer some questions about her upcoming release, Amber Sky and has also given us a playlist to go along with it. If you would like to see what kinds of questions she has for me and Hunter, stop on by her blog http://amybraunauthor.com/ for some more fun.Why did you decide to write a prequel to your Dark Sky series?
I absolutely loved the world I created for the novels, as well as the characters. Since I plotted the final novel to be told from the two main character’s perspectives, I felt the side characters needed some love. I hinted at their pasts in the previous novels, but the prequel novellas were a chance to really expand on who they were and how they became part of the Dauntless Wanderer’s crew. I started with Nash’s story because when I referenced it in Midnight Sky , I felt the compulsion to stop what I was doing and write the prequel. Nash has endured tragedy and horror, but he kept his compassion and is a bleeding heart. I wanted to know why, so I told his story.
Do you plan on writing another prequel?
Yes indeed. It’s actually already written, just waiting for a response from the Beta reader, then it’s off to the editor. The second prequel will be called Smoke Sky . It’s going to release in early December and be told from the perspective of Gemma, another side character and Nash’s lover in the main series.
Who’s your favorite character, Nash or Sawyer?
Hmm, this is a hard choice. I love them both for different reasons. Nash has a rough looking exterior and is kind of sad because of his past, but he’s a big softie on the inside. Sawyer grew up harder as the son and younger brother of two ruthless pirates. He’s gotten used to being discarded and pushed away, and while he’d never admit it, he’s lonely and looking for a friend. They’re both great characters and interact well with each other, so I honestly can’t choose between the two!
Are the Hellions some weird kind of vampires or an alien race?
They’re kind of a hybrid. I modeled them after vampires that I enjoy (the classic monsters, not the sparkly drama queens), i.e.: blood-drinking demons. They wear specialized suits that let them go out in the daylight–– a black jumpsuit, gloves boots, and a mask that conceals their head and has a long needle-tip for them to drink blood like a mosquito. Technically, they’re from another realm in the world I created, so they could be considered aliens.
I haven’t read the Dark Sky series yet, but I have to know if the Dauntless Wanderer ever flies again?
Spoiler alert, but yes. It’s broken in the first book, Crimson Sky , repaired but unused in Midnight Sky , and used fully in Obsidian Sky , the third and final novel which will be out in February. I won’t give the context, but let’s just say the Dauntless is going to cause quite a stir.
If you could pick any actor to play Nash, who would it be?
Probably a younger Lance Gross. He has experience fighting the supernatural.
What are you working on at the moment?
I’ve always got a bunch of things on the go, but my most preveleant works are two urban fantasy series. I’m keeping them mostly under wraps for now as both are going to be queried to agents and I don’t know if they’ll be traditionally or independantly published yet, but I’m willing to share a couple details. The first series to be queried is an urban fantasy mashup that’s half Rick Riodran’s Percy Jackson series written for adults and half the Supernatural (the TV show) with the Captain America movie fight scenes. The second series, currently on its second draft, is a post-apocalyptic urban fantasy with Gargoyles, fallen angel mythology, and super-powered soldiers. My hope is that one or both will be published next year in the spring or summer. Depends how lucky I am with literary agents.
What book/s are you reading at present?
I’m reading Drop Dead Demons (Divinicus Nex Chronicles, #2) by A&E Kirk. It’s a fun YA series, though I’m waiting for a few other books to arrive in the mail. I’m excited to read Unraveled by Jennifer Estep (one of my writing inspirations), all of Sarah J. Maas’s books (curious to see what the hype is about), and the Soul Eater books by Pippa DaCosta, my new favorite urban fantasy author.
Which one of your characters could live in Hunter’s world?
I’m pretty sure Nash and Sawyer could handle it. They’re both experienced fighters and know what confronting the supernatural is like. They’re also very protective and loyal, which are important assests to Hunter’s team and her world.
How can readers discover more about you and you work?
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Amber Sky Playlist
Gone Sovereign – Stone Sour Against The Waves – BlessthefallDangerous – Within Temptation feat. Howard JonesBastards – Cancer BatsFollow The Wolves – Demon HunterIron – WoodkidBen Threw – Of Mice & MenLend Myself To The Night – DevilDriverPull Me From The Void – TriviumCradle To The Grave – Five Finger Death PunchThe Bird And The Worm – The UsedStratovolcano Mouth – ChiodosBlood On My Name – The Brothers BrightDaylight Dancer – Lacuna CoilThe Levy – From First To LastMy Heart Is A Fist – Papa Roach
I loved the answers Amy had for my questions and this playlist is EPIC! Make sure you pick up a copy of Amber Sky on October 4th, 2016 and find out how Nash and Sawyer met. You can find out more about all of Amy Braun's other novels at her web page http://amybraunauthor.com and make sure you join me in reading the Dark Sky series. We have to make sure we are all caught up before Obsidian Sky comes out, right?
Cover Reveal for Dimension Drift by Christina Bauer @CB_Bauer #CoverReveal
BOOK & AUTHOR INFO:
Dimension Drift Prequel 1
by Christina Bauer
Publication date: March 28th 2017
Genres: Dystopian, Fantasy, Young Adult
Synopsis:
Truth time. I go to a Learning Squirrel High School. Don’t judge.
On second thought, judge away. Learning Squirrel is one step above attending class in a junkyard. But what do you expect? Everything’s made out of garbage these days. At least, I have my freelance work to keep Mom and me housed, clothed, and fed. How? I’m your regular high school science geek for hire… only my work manipulates space-time. These gigs pay really well, but the government wants people like me dead. Good thing I’m super careful about hiding from their detection systems.
Then I screw up a job. Badly. My house slips into two-dimensional space-time. It only lasts for a few seconds, but the move still sets off about a dozen government alarms. If they track me down, Mom and I are good as dead. Long story short, I need to pay someone off, hide the evidence, and keep us safe.
Unfortunately, that means asking the Scythe for help. He runs the local underground crime scene and has absolutely no conscience. Or I’m pretty sure he doesn’t. It’s hard to think straight when a guy’s that hot in an evil Mafioso kingpin kind of way. More importantly, he’s a crime lord who can conceal my slip-up with a few clicks on his minion’s computer keyboards. But the Scythe has his price. In this case, he wants me to finish a certain dimensional prototype for him in twenty-four hours. I can do it, but it might mean Learning Squirrel High gets blown up in the process.
I’ve gotten out of worse scrapes. Maybe.
THE DIMENSION DRIFT SERIES1. Prequel .1 (Novella, March 28, 2017)2. Prequel .2 (Novella, June 27, 2017)3. Prequel .3 (Novella, Fall 2017)4. Dimension Drift (Novel, Spring 2018)5. ECHO Academy (Novel, Fall 2018)6. Corrosion Line (Novel, Spring 2019)7. Drift Warrior (Novel, Fall 2019)
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31624878-dimension-drift-1?ac=1&from_search=trueAmazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L6I1WEM?tag=monsterhau-20
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AUTHOR BIO:Christina graduated from Syracuse University's Newhouse School with BA's in English as well as Television, Radio, and Film Production. Her day job is in marketing for companies like Microsoft, Cisco, and Zerto. Back in the go-go 90′s, she founded her own software start-up, Mindful Technologies. Christina believes that, upon close examination of Tolkien's text, it's entirely possible that the Balrog was wearing fuzzy bunny slippers.Author links: https://twitter.com/CB_Bauer
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September 2, 2016
Tenderfoot #PlayList and #BlogTour w/ #giveaway by Author Abby Drinen @abby_drinen
Tenderfoot (Enova #1)by Abby DrinenGenre: YA Sci-fiRelease Date: June 25th 2016
Playlist for THE STORY
“The Kids Aren’t Alright” The Offspring
“Flashed Junk Mind” Milky Chance
“Come with Me Now” KONGOS
“Mountain Sound” Of Monsters & Men
“Fire and Fury” Skillet
“Jealous Kind” Jars of Clay
“Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked” Cage the Elephant
“Super Massive Black Hole” Muse
“How to Save a Life” The Fray
“Waves” Mr. Probz
“Breathe into Me” Red
“Unbreakable” Fireflight
“Hold Back the River” James Bay
“Hero” Skillet
“Last Resort” Papa Roach
“Wake Me Up” Avicii
“Animal” Neon Trees
“Fire and the Flood” Vance Joy
Playlists for THE CHARACTERS
Linnea
“Cut” Plumb
“Prayer In C” Robin Schultz & Lilly
“Sorry” Meg Myers
“Bring Me To Life” Evanescence
“Wildest Dreams” Taylor Swift
Sammy
“Monster” Skillet
“Til It’s Gone” Yelawolf
“2 Heads” Coleman Hell
“When I’m Gone,” 3 Doors Down
“Spirits” The Strumbrellas
Logan
“Mess of Me” Switchfoot
“Kryptonite” 3 Doors Down
“Am I Wrong” Nico & Vinz
“Story of My Life” One Direction
“Butterfly” Crazy Life
Daisy
“San Francisco” Mowglis
“Magnets” Lorde
“Ex’s & Oh’s” Elle King
“U +Ur Hand” P!nk
“Ship to Wreck” Florence + The Machine
Summary from Goodreads:
“No lights, no sound. But my skin knows this isn’t home. Why aren’t I afraid?”
Orphaned teenagers, Linnea, Sammy, Logan, and Daisy, have never met until they’re drawn into the fabric between worlds, crossing over from Earth to a place called Enova. Leaving behind lives filled with pain and loss they find hope in this new place. Adopted by caring, Enovan families they begin to settle in, but an assassination attempt on their lives changes everything. These four strangers must now band together and unravel the mysteries behind their purpose in Enova if they want to survive.
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About the AuthorI call Northern California home and share my hearth with my husband, three kids, and a red Rottweiler named Paco. I like to write about real characters in unreal worlds. The question I ask myself when I sit down at the keyboard is: how can I make this next scene a whole lot of fun to read?Author Links:Website│Goodreads│Twitter│Facebook
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