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Zombie Uprising #Playlist and #BlogTour by William Burke

I recently had the opportunity to speak with Madame Lavonia Dawes, who bears the lofty title Prime Minister of the Republic Of Fantomas but is more commonly called - that over the hill swimsuit model turned tin plated dictator of a backwater Caribbean nation. 

I consider her a villainous woman who’s national policies and personal greed has led to the world’s first zombie outbreak – but that’s just my opinion. She took a break from oppressing civil rights to compile her personal music playlist. It explains a lot about her character.

MS LAVONIA DAWES - Recently there’s been some stuff written about me by some scribbling little twerp claiming to be an author. Well, here's a new word you can add to your sad little vocabulary Mister Burke– LIBEL. And you know what the worst part is? I’m not even the main character in his slanderous book… as if readers are going to find Maggie what’s-her-name more enticing than me!

I only consented to be part of this playlist fiasco to keep you innocent readers from being led astray by a clearly biased author. Plus I felt the need to class this website up a little.

I’m accustomed to envious, mudslinging people calling me things like manipulative, cruel, calculating, and of course my new favorite, regicidal. HA! Burke is already fumbling for his dictionary to look that one up. Do you want to know the truth? I’m exactly what you think I am. I do whatever I want, whenever I want and if you get in my way… too bad for you. Do I sound evil? Let’s be honest ladies, if you could be me for even one day you’d jump at the chance… because being me is awesome.

So here's a tune all us gals should take to heart. And as for that alleged author, consider this song’s title a warning.

THE WALKER BROTHERS: Deadlier than the Male!



Now when you hear the words sultry, alluring and mysterious only one woman comes to mind… me. But running a close second is my favorite Cat Woman (honest, look it up) the late, great Eartha Kitt. Here are two of her songs that pretty much define me.

EARTHA KITT - I want to be Evil



EARTHA KITT- Champagne Taste



And check this out if you want to add a little country twang to your swagger.

PISTOL ANNIES – Hell On Heels.



Nobody really appreciates how hard it is being me, but Lily Allen pretty much captures the essence of my personal struggle.

LILY ALLEN – Hard Out Here.



And I’ll wrap it up with a classic song that teaches a lesson I learned way back; when it comes to relationships there’s only one thing you can trust.

SHIRLEY BASSEY- Diamonds Are Forever

 



Zombie UprisingVoodoo Child Book OneWilliam Burke
Genre: Horror/paranormal with Action/adventure
Publisher: William Burke
Date of Publication: June 17th 2016
ASIN: B01H9E4HDA
Number of pages: 333Word Count: 96,000
Cover Artist: Deranged Doctor
Book Description:

The forces of darkness are out to destroy mankind… Too bad they never reckoned on facing Maggie Child!
Army chopper pilot Maggie Child has a reputation for being fearless, professional and, above all, rational. But when she's shot down over Iraq her well-ordered life spirals into a paranormal nightmare. Alone, wounded and surrounded by hostile forces, Maggie is rescued from certain death by a demon straight out of Dante's Inferno. Then, barely alive, she's abducted by a private military corporation conducting insidious medical experiments. Her escape from their covert hellhole lands her on a Caribbean island where an evil voodoo spirit and a psychotic female dictator are conspiring to unleash an apocalyptic zombie plague. Then she uncovers the most terrifying secret of all—her own destiny. It seems a Voodoo oracle has ordained her the only warrior capable of saving humanity from a supernatural Armageddon … whether she wants the job or not!
But saving the world isn't a one-woman job, so she teams up with a trio of unlikely heroes—a conspiracy obsessed marijuana smuggler, a Voodoo priestess with an appetite for reality television, and a burnt out ex-mercenary. Together, they'll take on an army of the walking dead, with the fate of humanity resting in their eccentric hands.
Voodoo Child, Book One: Zombie Uprising is the first novel in a new horror series packed with supernatural thrills, rousing adventure, dark humor, Voodoo lore and plenty of zombie stomping action. But a word of warning; don't shoot these zombies in the head … because that just makes them mad!
It's the legions of hell versus Maggie Child … and hell doesn't have a prayer!
Book Trailer: https://youtu.be/yPfVbgm-1XY 

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About the Author:
After two years of ghostwriting, William Burke has released his first novel VOODOO CHILD, Book One: Zombie Uprising. It's the first installment of a new horror series chronicling the exploits of Maggie Child and her Voodoo priestess partner Sarafina as they battle to save the island of Fantomas from the wrath of evil Voodoo spirits.
The author was raised on a diet of late night creature features, comic books, Mad magazines and horror stories. As a result every volume will be packed with eccentric characters, dark humor, chills, zombies, ghosts, monsters, military hardware and plenty of stuff blowing up.
Prior to writing Voodoo Child he was the creator and director of the Destination America television series Hauntings and Horrors. He has also written scripts for two Cinemax television series, Forbidden Science and Lingerie, which he also produced. He has also written magazine pieces for Fangoria and the Phantom of the Movies Videoscope among others. 
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The Reader #PlayList and #BlogTour w/ #Giveaway by M.K. Harkins @mkharkins

The Reader Music Playlist
Major Lazer – Cold WaterShawn Mendes – Love You BetterMemories – Panic! at the DiscoYoung Blood – Bea MillerWings – BirdyA Drop in the Ocean – Ron PopeLay Me Down – Sam SmithHeathens – Twenty One PilotsHold Back the River – James Bay
The Readerby M.K. HarkinsGenre: YA ParanormalRelease Date: August 25th 2016
Summary from Goodreads;
Hunted, shot, and without her memory, eighteen-year-old Ann Baker wakes in shallow water on a deserted Pacific Northwest island. She is soon approached by two young men claiming to be her friends. Something isn’t right, but when gunshots sound, Ann is left with little choice but to allow Devon and Archer to help her escape. Soon she finds herself in their North Bend mountain compound, where the higher evolved humans claim to be mind-readers. While Ann heals, she realizes they believe her to be one of the last and most powerful of all – The Lost One.
She’s welcomed by most with opened arms, but not everyone is happy about her arrival. A jealous adversary has plans for Ann, which spirals the entire Reader community into chaos.
As lies, murder, and betrayal threaten to rip apart the once harmonious mountain dwellers, Ann is thrust into making a decision that could save or devastate not only The Readers, but all of mankind. But there’s just one glitch: by doing so it may require her to make the ultimate sacrifice.  
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About the AuthorMK has always been a voracious reader. After hitting a dry spell of reading material, she decided to write the kind of book she'd like to read. This resulted in the creation of her debut novel, Intentional. (Award for Best Sweet Romance - eFestival of Words- August 2014)
Unintentional, her second book, is based on the life of one of the characters in Intentional. Unintentional was written as a stand-alone book.
Breaking Braydon and Taking Tiffany have both been released. Available on Amazon.
The Reader is MK's latest project, due out 2016.
When she's not writing novels, she likes to spend her free time traveling the world, splashing in mud puddles (She lives in Seattle, what can she say?), watching movies and reading (!)
MK also runs her own business in her current hometown of Mercer Island, Washington.
Author Links:Website│Goodreads│Twitter│Facebook 
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#WeeklyMenu Week 160

Every time I ask my three year old to pose for a picture, he gives me an angry face and runs off, so this is going to be his three year old pictures that will be immortalized on my living room wall for the next year. If that's the way he wants to play it, then so be it.
Monday- Lunch - Cheese and turkey Pinwheels- Mozzarella Pork Chops
Tuesday- Lunch - Pizza Grilled Cheese- Creamy Parmesan Garlic Chicken
Wednesday- Slow Cooker French Dip
Thursday- Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops 
Friday- Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken
Saturday- Loaded Taco Salad
Sunday- Lunch - Sandwiches
- Tortellini with Roasted Veggies

August Movies - Part 2

Welcome back for another edition of my monthly movie reviews. In part 2, we have some new releases and some that have been out for a while now. Also, some that I have seen before but love to watch again. Lets get started.
Before We Go (2014) - I didn't realize this movie came out two years ago. I thought it was a recent release, but what ever. Didn't stop me from watching it.
In the movie, the main characters run into each other in the middle of the night in Manhattan. They don't know each other, they will never see each other again after the night is over. For some strange reason, Alice Eve's character trust Chris Evan's character and they talk and talk and talk, all night. Spoiler alert, they even kiss...
I got really board with the dialog, because that seemed to be all there was, and I waited patiently for something to happen that was exciting, but it never did. I almost turned it off, but the movie was on my Chris Evan's list so I decided to finish it. 
If you like quiet romantic dramas, then you will probably like this movie. As for myself, I was not impressed. If you're think about watching Before We Go, but are on the fence, watch the trailer here. 
I give this movie a 2 out of 5 stars for terribly unbelievable story line, but good acting.
Survivor (2015) - Everyone who knows me will tell you that I am a big fan of Mila Jovavich. I think she is awesome, but this movie... Not one of my favorites.
The movie is about a customs agent (Jovavich) who digs too deep into a man that is coming into the country and someone tries to kill her. There's lots of conspiracy, her boss is dirty and it has Pierce Brosnan playing an assassin that just can't kill his mark, poor guy. 
There was lots of action, but I found myself not really paying attention to the movie, I don't know if it was just that I was distracted by other things or if the movie was just that bland? Check out the trailer here, if you want.  
I'm going to give this movie 3 out of 5 stars for an epic ending and that snarl on Brosnan's face.


Into The Woods (2014) - I love all the people who act in this movie. Lets just face it, I love this movie and you're not going to tell me otherwise. I understand that not everyone likes a good musical, but I grew up on ones such as Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Grease. I can't help myself.
If you too like musicals and you love Meryl Streep, Chris Pin, Anna Kendrick, Jame Cordon, Johnny Depp and Emily Blunt (Say that five times fast) then sit down and watch this movie. 
The cast of characters take you on an adventure through the woods, each looking for something. The baker wants a child. Jack needs to sell his cow, but doesn't want to. Red is going to visit her sick grandmother and Cinderella is running from a prince. All their stories converge when a giant threatens the lands and the truth about their characters comes to a head. Can they all hold it together long enough to save themselves, or will they fall apart and allow the giant to kill Jack? You're going to have to watch to find out. Here is the trailer.
This movie is going to get a 5 out of 5 stars from me, because James Cordon is awesome! True story...
Goosebumps (2015) - I know a lot of us read Goosebumps books when we were kids. Well, this freaky thriller lives up to those books and gives us a twist that intertwine the books in with the movie plot.
This teen moves next door to a weirdo with a daughter, but of course the teen and his nasty boy hormones can't stay away, and brakes into their house when the weird dad is out. Something happens, of course, and the Goosebumps books that hold the monster are opened, releasing their havoc on the whole town.
The whole movie is spent trying to figure out how to get the freaking things back into the books before they destroy the town. There are scary little gnomes, and a giant yeti, and don't forget a rally creepy ventriloquist dumby named Slappy. You remember Slappy?

Check out the trailer here.

I'm going to give this movie a 4 out of 5 stars, because Jack Black is awesome, but I would have liked to be freaked out a little more.

Hunter is over at YAtopia today #AuthorInterview

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#CoverReveal for Tied by Laney Mcmann @LaneyMcMann

BOOK & AUTHOR INFO:
Tied
by Laney McMann
(Fire Born #1)
Publication date: September 2016
Genres: Paranormal, Romance, Young Adult
Synopsis:
Are some truths worth risking your life for?
What if it meant admitting your nightmares were real—and so were your delusions?
Seventeen year-old Layla Labelle’s hallucinations have driven her to the brink—and she isn’t telling anyone. But when her dreams walk into her life in the form of Max MacLarnon, she is forced to rethink everything she thought she knew. Including whether or not Max actually exists.
Learning the truth will mean fighting an arsenal of demons, and being with Max will put her on a path toward her own destruction. When Layla’s world erupts into a dangerous reality, and every fact of her life forsakes her, she must remember who, and what, she is if she’s going to stay alive.
In a world where nightmares walk the earth, an ancient curse lives in an age-old legend the supernatural aren’t prepared to reveal. Layla will have to uncover the secret her ancestors are hiding, and make the biggest decision of her life—embrace who she is and follow the one she loves into a world of deadly myth and legend, or turn her back on her history, her destiny, and her love.
In TIED, Book One of The Fire Born Novels, what Layla and Max don’t know could kill them both. And unless they can find a way to stop the curse—the truth might tear them apart forever.
How far would you go … to protect the one you love?

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31501379-tied

AUTHOR BIO:Young Adult Dark Fantasy Writer, Myths and Legends Believer, Voracious Reader, Music Snob, World Builder, Poet, Quote Junkie. My thoughts on Writing, Social Media, Reading, Books, Publishing, and Music. Generally. Author of The Fire Born Novels TIED, TORN & TRUE Author of The Primordial Principles CRYSTALLUM 2015, DAEMONEUM 2016 Author of The CrossWorld Chronicles CROSSROADS (2016) Pub'd by J. Taylor Publishing, Jagged Lane Books, and formerly by Booktrope Editions Publishing.
Author links:https://www.facebook.com/laney.mcmannhttps://laneymcmann.com/https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6563682.Laney_McMannhttps://twitter.com/laneymcmann

#WeeklyMenu Week: 159

We're back from vacation! I can't believe all the things we take for granted at home, like a comfy couch and bed. A bathtub and the cool AC.
We went to the Oregon Coast, not to escape the heat, but to escape the people and go figure, it was the hottest weekend of the summer and the place was packed. To make things worse, there was no AC where we stayed and all we had was a small fan to move the stifling air around. It was miserable on Friday. Thankfully, Saturday and Sunday cooled down to a wonderful 65 degrees and it even rained Sunday morning. 
The boys had a blast and we even discovered some new eats that I will definitely be adding to my Cannon Beach Visitors Guide shortly.
Enjoy this weeks normal menu! 
Monday- Lunch - Texas toast pizza- Katsudon Pork
Tuesday- Lunch - Homemade Lunchables- Cashew Chicken
Wednesday- Chicken Tenders
Thursday- Ranch Pork Chops and Potatoes
Friday- Crispy Parmesan Chichen
Saturday- Sloppy Joe Casserole
Sunday- Lunch - Tuna Sandwiches- Pizza

#Review of Soulless by Jacinta Maree @JacintaMaree6

Title: SoullessBy: Jacinta MareeGenre: Urban Fantasy / DystopianRelease Date: October 1st, 2015Publisher: Inked Rabbit Publishing
Summary from Goodreads:Welcome to Soulless.
We are the generation that laughs at death.

Reincarnation; what was once considered a gift of immortality has become an eternity of nightmares.

Nadia Richards lives in a world plagued by reincarnation, a system of recycling souls where all past memories, personalities and traumatic events are relived daily in disjointed sequences. Trapped within their own warped realities, not even the richest and most powerful are saved from their own minds unraveling. Madness is the new human nature, and civilizations are crumpling beneath themselves trying to outrun it. 

Within a society that ignores death, Nadia appears to be the one exception to the reincarnation trap. Born without any reincarnated memories and with printless eyes, the hot tempered 19 year old quickly becomes the ultimate prize to all those wishing to end the vicious cycle, or for some, to ensure they could evade death forever.

Review:Jacinta Maree has an amazing way of captivating the imagination. She has created a world where you can get lost in the character and root for them when they are lost and down. I loved how Nadia, the main character has no soul imprint (No reincarnated memories) She is such a strong person and willing to do anything for the ones she loves, even when they betray her. She spends the entire book fighting for her life and hiding who she is. Although the ending is a major cliff hanger, I loved every minute and would recommend this read to anyone who loves a great dystonia fantasy.

#BookTour for Soul Finder by Jacinta Maree @Jacntamaree6

BOOK & AUTHOR INFO:
Soul Finder
by Jacinta Maree
(The Immortal Gene, #2)
Publication date: September 16th 2016
Genres: Dystopian, New Adult, Supernatural
Synopsis:Since being discovered as Soulless, Nadia has become a target for both terrorist groups and government corporations. Now, her only hope for survival rests in the hands of the man sent out to kill her: Diesel, the Mad Dog terrorist.
Diesel is determined to free himself of the never ending curse of reincarnation and the haunting memories that plague his mind. But when his search leads him to Nadia, a greater desire stills him from taking her life.
Unable to see into Diesel’s cracking mind, Nadia instead puts her faith into his strength, fueled by eleven generations of unmatched rage and insanity. Their tight-rope relationship balances the two between life and death, love and rage, trust and betrayal.
Tension pulls at the hems of their dangerous companionship, and as time runs out all madmen must eventually make their choice.
Book two of the thrilling Immortal Gene series dives deeper into the danger of trusting your heart over your head.
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29969355-soul-finder?ac=1&from_search=true
Purchase book 1 - Soulless: Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Soulless-Immortal-Gene-Trilogy-Book-ebook/dp/B014ONKO9KB&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/soulless-jacinta-maree-ms/1122879440?ean=9781518741661iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/soulless/id1045771641?mt=11Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/soulless-15

AUTHOR BIO:Born in Melbourne Australia, Jacinta Maree considers herself a chocoholic with an obsession with dragons, video gaming and Japan. She writes a variety of genres including YA paranormal, steampunk, horror, new adult, dystopian and fantasy. Winner of 2014 Horror of the year and bestselling author, Jacinta writes to bring enjoyment to others while fulfilling her own need to explore the weird and the impossible.

Author Links:
http://jacintamaree.wix.com/jacintamareehttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6448929.Jacinta_Mareehttps://www.facebook.com/jacinta.maree.10https://twitter.com/jacintamaree6

Midnight Sky by Amy Braun #BlogTour @amybraunauthor

Book & Author Details:
Midnight Sky by Amy Braun (Dark Sky #2) Publication date: August 2nd 2016Genres: Dystopian, Fantasy, Young Adult
Synopsis:There are secrets, there are betrayals, and there are sacrifices…
The Behemoth has been destroyed, and the bloodthirsty Hellions seem to have left Westraven. But Claire Abernathy’s mind is not at ease. A terrible disease plagues her sister, appearing to have been brought on the Vesper, the leader of the Hellions beyond the tear between worlds– the Breach.
To save Abby and stop the Hellions for good, Claire must find the machine her parents built before the attacks, and fix it before the monsters return. To do so, she needs the help of her crew, and must ignore the secrets and rivalries between her captain and the man she saved.
Because the Hellions are not the only dangers following Claire. Twisted humans and old enemies surface to stop her and destroy all she loves. While she is determined to endure the trials, a single betrayal could shatter the hope of a better world, and force Claire to make a choice that will cost her dearly…
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29963541-midnight-sky?ac=1&from_search=true
Purchase:Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Midnight-Sky-Dark-Novel/dp/0993875882B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/midnight-sky-amy-braun/1123898296?ean=2940153063034iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/book/midnight-sky/id1122131342?mt=11Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-ca/ebook/midnight-sky-4Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/639796

AUTHOR BIO:Amy is a Canadian urban fantasy and horror author. Her work revolves around monsters, magic, mythology, and mayhem. She started writing in her early teens, and never stopped. She loves building unique worlds filled with fun characters and intense action. She is the recipient of April Moon Books Editor Award for "author voice, world-building and general bad-assery," and the One Book Two Standout Award in 2015 for her Cursed trilogy. She has been featured on various author blogs and publishing websites, and is an active member of the Writing GIAM and Weekend Writing Warrior communities. When she isn't writing, she's reading, watching movies, taking photos, gaming, and struggling with chocoholism and ice cream addiction.
Author links:http://literarybraun.blogspot.ca/https://twitter.com/amybraunauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/amybraunauthorhttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8452020.Amy_Braun
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