Kat Green's Blog, page 3

Cover & Blurb for Encore ….

Hi All,

Here is the offical cover for Encore & Blurb.

 

The Black Eagles and their loved ones try to recover from the traumatic events that have beset the band, starting to piece together their lives while trying to make sense of everything that happened to them. How can they trust again, after so much betrayal? As they begin a collective healing process, they find that the future has more demons in store for them.

At the centre of it all are Luke and Melissa, only just starting to put their lives back together. As they embark on new adventures, old enemies may not be ready to let them forget….

 

Roll on July 3rd …

Thanks for all the support.

You all rock!

Kat :)

 

 

 

A little note for my readers..

 

Hi!

I just wanted to share a few things with you all. When I started out on my journey all these  doubts filled my head.

‘What are you doing?’

‘Don’t be stupid’

‘You will make a fool of yourself’

The voices go on, ignoring them is my advice. When the other voice screams louder, the one that wants you to do what is in your heart you must listen and I am so glad I did. 

I scrolled through other writers/authors online to get an idea of how it all worked. The professional looking blogs,twitter,Facebook pages made me think I was out of my mind and I should just quit now. If I just put it aside and quietly pretended it never happened I could save myself from falling. Only it wouldn’t have been the right thing to do because I wanted to do it.  The story would still be there crying out to be written. I was still feeling like a fish out of water, completely terrified but I ran with it anyway and jumped right into that pond. I continued with my plan and I won’t lie it was a roller coster ride. I would be excited and longing to get it finised one day and doubting everything the next. So many times I almost talked myself out of it. 

However, I am proud of what I have done for my first attempt even though I know I have a lot to learn still, you got to start somewhere, right?  I can only hope that in time I become better, braver and wake up one morning without Mrs doubt whispering in my ear. That said, if something doesn’t fill you with a little fear you have to ask yourself if it’s worth doing?

 When you finish the journey and you haven’t been smashed into a million pieces and you have achieved your goal it’s a Mission accomplished. You have faced those demons and defeating them will give the most satisfaction. I am grateful to everyone who takes the time to give it a chance even if it turns out not to be for them. I am aware that some will love it, like it and some will not. That’s perfectly fine. The world would be a boring place if we all like the same things and there was no variety, giving us topics to discuss. 

The point of this post is my way of saying just go for it. If you have something you feel passionate about don’t let others hold you back, or even just the fear of what people might say. You will find those that will love what you do and support you, and those are the people you focus on. Let them be your strength to be all you can be. You might just surprise yourself and in the long run you will be much happier that you were brave enough, strong enough to do it. 

Be Brave. Be Strong. Be your own rock star. Be YOU! :)

Love Kat xxxx

Tiny teaser from Encore…

 

Hi,

So here is a little teaser for you all..

Unfortunately, due to big storylines I am unable to post to much as I don’t want to give too much away.

Not long to wait now, enjoy.

*****

‘You hating me is my worst nightmare. I know that you could never have forgiven me. Why should you? So I put us before anything else. If Jay-Den had the chance to do what he threatened I knew deep down you boys would survive it.’

Luke held his finger to her lips to stop her and leaned in to kiss her, softly. ‘You would have your dignity intact. Held your head up and known this was his evil games. We would have survived, and we still will. I still have you and you have me. We haven’t lost anything important.’

Melissa finally smiled. ‘When you put it like that, I guess not.’ She pressed her hand against her cheek, frowning.

Luke pulled it away, and kissed her scars, although he hardly noticed them. ‘You don’t have to worry about them either. You’re still the most amazing, beautiful girl in the world.’ He kissed her so sweetly, she melted and some of her pain slipped away.

There was one other thing they did need to discuss, and Luke was being stubborn about it. Melissa on the other hand wanted to do it, she needed to know why? ‘I think you should meet with Dean. We should…’ she said. She saw his expression change, from calm to annoyance in a second.

‘No.’

Melissa had expected that answer; it was always his answer. She didn’t blame him.  ‘Listen, I know seeing him will be really difficult. But I think we need to know why. I want to know, Luke. I want to know what made him betray us so badly. He’s desperate to explain, giving me the impression there’s more to this.’

Luke sat on the side of the bed and sighed heavily, thinking it through. ‘I don’t think I want to know, or maybe I do. I don’t know. He was supposed to be my friend. I spoke to him through our split, he watched me fall apart, comforted me. Let me bang on about it. I-I pretty much cried on the guy’s shoulder. And all the time he knew the truth, could have changed it. He didn’t and that fucking hurts.’

Melissa wrapped her arms around him, resting her head on his shoulder. ‘I know. Babe, I know.’

He grabbed her hand and kissed it. ‘He helped to break us. What if Kelsey had never told the truth?’

‘Don’t, Luke. Please don’t.’

‘You wouldn’t be here, would you?’ He didn’t look at her as he spoke. The answer to that question they both knew the answer to. Probably not.

Melissa tightened her hold on him. ‘Chances are that neither would you. I want to know why he did it because…because you could be dead. There I said it…dead, Luke. Dead.’

Luke turned to look at her, and knew they both had questions that needed answers. His lips pressed against hers fiercely, full of desperation.

Melissa pushed him gently away. They had a house full of people and it wasn’t appropriate. ‘House…full. Maybe, later.’

Luke knew there wouldn’t be a later. Jay-Den had managed to ruin that for them too. ‘You didn’t do anything wrong,’ he whispered.

Melissa didn’t agree. ‘Yes, I did. I let him in.’

‘That doesn’t give anyone the right to do that.’

‘I’m getting there, Luke. I’m…trying.’

‘I miss you,’ he said and the pain was there in his eyes.

‘I miss you too. Don’t ever think it’s you. It isn’t,’ Melissa assured him.

Luke nodded and he let it go. Then he gave in to the Dean issue. ‘OK, I will meet with Dean. You’re right.’ He held his hand out, helping her off the bed, and they returned to the party

Lots of love

Kat x

Encore: Release date ………………

Hi,

I have made you all wait for some time now for an official release date for the sequel to Strings. I am sorry for that and I can now tell you:

This is not the official book cover. I will reveal that at a later date.

I’m very excited. Thank you so much for your patience.

Kat xxx

 

 

 

Book Review: Baby Girl series by Elle Klass

I was given Books 1-3 by the lovely Elle Klass and I am so thankful for them. This series of books is a journey of one girl who didn’t have a normal childhood. Cleo, just one name she goes by ends up living the street life at a very young age, she has to tackle the world and all that it holds. Each book tells her story as she grows and survives. It takes you on a roller-coaster ride as she not only switches cities but even takes on new personalities in order to get through each chapter of her chaotic life. She loves and loses more than any person should but she���s doing it all for one reason, to find herself and the truth about who she really is.��

I love this series and I am about to start book 4 and see where our brave little lady goes from here.��

My rating is

I love how Elle writes, she keeps the story simple and easy to read. There isn’t too much detail to confused you but enough to keep you focused and engaged in the storyline.

Thanks Elle, you’re a great writer and a wonderful person.

Kat :)

Book 2 (Encore) Teaser.

Hi all,

I am aware that you are all waiting for book 2. I can assure you that things are going ahead and it is with my editor who is working on it. It will be at least another month or so before I get it back from her. I will then have to do some read throughs etc and once I am fully happy I will decided on a release date.

Please stick with me.

I will however, as a way of saying thanks for being so patient give you a small teaser to keep you going. Please note that this is not ��from the finalised copy, ��unedited, so might contain errors. (Please ignore, if so.)

 

******

Unedited teaser

���You never look like shit. Not to me. Don���t let that fucking Magazine get to you.��� Although if he was honest the new article had gotten to him just as much. It was another false story, claiming Melissa and Luke were so unhappy about her scars, that in order to save their relationship. Luke was paying for his girlfriend to have plastic surgery. He wanted her to look like she did before her attack. He couldn���t cope with how she looked now. Melissa was also going to get a boob job as Luke wanted her to have bigger boobs. It made him sound like the worst boyfriend in the world.

���I���m trying. They���ve made you sound like an arsehole. I want to smash their stupid faces in… .���

���Calm down, who gives a shit. We know the truth������

He looked down at her chest. ���You have the best tits and they might not be the biggest but damn they are perfect. They fit right in my mouth.��� Melissa playfully hit him, giggling. ���You really think my scars have healed OK?��� She asked. Luke stroked her cheek and smiled down at her.�� ���Yes. Honestly, I don���t even notice them. You look just the same to me. You are still my beautiful, sexy Liss. Now, shut up and get ready. We leave in less than an hour. ��You know what. Screw this.��� Luke said as he grabbed his phone from his pocket. He opened up his Twitter and let the world know how he truly felt.

���My girlfriend is perfect. She doesn���t need to change. Just because you write it. It doesn���t make it true. #lies��� ��There was a certain amount of restraint when in a position like his, keeping your opinions to yourself was important. In this case he felt he had every right to defend himself. When they brought Melissa into it, making him look like a terrible person he wouldn���t stand for it. Melissa added her own little message to back up Luke.

���I won���t be changing anything. My scars show how I had to fight to survive. Luke has been my rock through this. Don���t taint what he has done to fix me.���

*****

 

This was taken from the very rough copy, the reason for this is I want the final copy to be even more of a surprise. :)

Sorry it’s so short but I can’t post too much as I don’t want to give anything away. There is so much more to come but if I give too much it will spoil what’s to come. I thought that you guys might just want a little moment with Luke and Melissa to see that they are still very much together.

 

 

 

Catch up and thank you!

 

Hi,

I’m sorry I haven’t posted anything new for some time. Last few months have been none stop. I have finally handed over Book 2 for further editing which is currently titled Encore. This may change if I suddenly think of something better. I always feel lost at this stage, no longer in my hands and I am now playing the waiting game. Although it is nice to have time to catch up on none book related things.

There is no release date for Encore but I hope to have some news very soon. Fingers crossed.

I want to thank everyone of you who took the time to read, review and promote Strings. It really means the world to me. I’m sorry you’re having to wait for the next part of the story but I’m working on it as fast as possible. I’m very excited for you guys to have it…

You’re all Amazing!

Kat

XXXX

 

 

 

 

 

Book Blog Tour: Jeniann Bowers – Poetry is…

 

Poet’s Bio

Jeniann is the owner at Poetry is…which is a blogging business of her own personal poetry and also a blog to help spread the word of poetry and teach the world that poetry is an excellent choice to write and read. Jeniann is a firm advocate for poetry publishing and writing poetry.

 

Jeniann is also a five time self-published poetess. Her books have been in the top ten best selling list on Amazon in the past and her current ratings stand at 4.5. She has published the following books: Expressions on Life Book One, Expressions and Letters, Phraseology and Letters, Collection of 25 Days of Christmas Poetry, and her recently re-release of Poems, Dreams & More. She is currently working on her next book of poetry collections.

 

Jeniann is a past student at Capella University. She has made both the President’s and Dean’s list for outstanding academic achievements and she currently holds a 4.0 GPA in her studies. She is hoping to graduate with a Bachelor in Science in Business with a specialized degree in Finance.

 

Jeniann was born in Whitefish, Montana in 1972. She was raised in Eureka, Montana most of her younger years. She was the youngest of four children and the only surviving girl. Jeniann attended Rexford Elementary school her kindergarten year and the following year she transferred to Eureka Elementary School where she graduated from the eighth grade in 1987. She the attended Lincoln County High School until her junior year when she moved from Eureka to Medford, Oregon with her mother and stepfather.

Poetry Book Blurb and Spotlight:

Poetry is…a book of self-expression through poems about life, love, forbidden love, desires, and nature. This book also includes quotes written by the poet and short articles. Poems featured are: “The Disease,” “Clouds of Gray,” ��“inkstand,” “Mountain Spring,” and “Dreams vs. Reality.”

The Disease

I was the disease that you never wanted,

I played games with your heart,

Whenever you looked into my eyes,

You couldn’t handle the rush of emotions,

The feeling of falling,

Not knowing if I would be there to pick you up,

You played the role of gun and bullet,

Out to kill the disease that was aching at your heart,

Knowing that the disease is what you wanted,

But the pride is the bigger enemy to love,

Love would mean letting go,

Twirling out of control,

The shivers and shakes,

The withdrawals,

The heart breaking when you weren’t with me,

Was all but the disease eating at you,

And you turned your back,

Walked away and killed the disease

With the bullet with words of lies,

Because I was the disease you wanted all a long.

���inkstand���

as i sit here today

trying to figure out

how to say

that my mind is about

to call it quits and

just walk away,

let the inkstand

rust and collapse in dismay

keep these words

���let the inkstand rust and collapse in dismay���.���

����������������������of words never written

take my chances to ride away

chasing a this crazy dream

it seems as if am about to betray

myself in my own crazy dream

so as i sit here today

trying to figure out

how to say

that my mind is about

to call it quits

just walk away

let the inkstand

rust and collapse in dismay

keep these words

���let the inkstand ��rust and collapse in dismay���.���

����������������������of words never written

the dreamer in me

in which my hands only wrote

just let it be

within this note

keep these words

���let the inkstand rust and collapse in dismay���.���

����������������������of words never written

Mountain Spring

So beautiful and gentle

Tinkling down

So amble

Moving forth, as to drown

My wailing cry

Of a broken heart

Please do not deny

As we depart

From this earth

And to reign in heaven

That our love was worth

And we were chosen

To love not deceit

Angel sings of

Music so sweet

As doves

Symbol our love

So beautiful and gentle

Tinkling down

So amble���

Moving forth, as to drown

Their cries, of bells to ring

To hear such sound

At the mountain spring

Dreams vs. Reality

I had it all at one time���

My moment in life

Where I thought everything

Was perfect and nothing

Could take that away,

It was only a year ago

When you were in my life

Sitting around chatting

Listening to your stories

Hearing your laughter

Seeing your smile,

But all I have now

Is memories and regrets

If I knew that telling you

How I felt would have

Cost me everything

I would have not told

You, but the feelings

Were so strong,

When we weren���t together

The emptiness

Felt like a frozen waterfall,

Just frozen in time

With love yearning

To show you

Then when we were together

The feelings were so true

As if God had put you there

To save me from falling off

That cliff that I was teetering on

Where dreams come true

Or they fell apart

Instead of waiting for you

I jumped off and told you

That I loved you

And now here I am

A year later still waiting

And only loving you

In my dreams at night.

Clouds of Gray

I awake with clouds of gray

Hanging over this head of mine

Skies are gloomy, sad looking

Upon my face

It feels if there is no way

To make the sun shine

Or to hear the birds sing

Searching for God���s grace

At the end of the day

Hoping God will give me a sign

Just a small ping

If it is only to embrace

When I bow my head to pray

Knowing His love is divine

He will take this aching

Heart and replace it

I can say

That today will be fine

And the birds will sing

The clouds will erase

And the sun will shine

Upon my face

Author Interview:��

1. How is this poetry book different then your others?

A. This book is different from my other poetry books because I have stepped out of my

comfort zone and into something new with my writing. Yes, it is still about life, love and

struggles but it is more positive and more directed towards me changing as a person than

about my dark past.

2. What poetry out of your ‘Poetry Is…???’ book is your favorite?

A. My favorite part is poetry. The poetry is a new view I have on myself as a person and

my writing. I see myself changing and growing into a new person each day I wrote this

book, I became a new me within the pages. One that faced a broken heart and lost

friendship and one that also says goodbye to a part of my past that I never was able to do

until now.

3. What writing projects are you working on now?

I am currently work on nothing right now…hahaha just joking! I am but that is a secret that

I am not revealing to anyone right now. It is many projects in one.

4. When is your favorite time to write?

A. I have two favorite times to write, but I usually do all my writing when my kids are

sleeping and its quite where I can have my music on low and no one is bothering me or

screaming for ���Mom.��� My second favorite is right before bed when KayCee K. and I watch

WWE Universe I will sit and write by my phone or tablet. I like my privacy, if I feel

someone can read my writing I won’t write. However, I am trying to step away from the

computer and write my poetry by the power of pen and paper more.

5. Out of all your books what one was the hardest to write?

They all hold a special place in my heart. Expressions and Letters & Phraseology and

Letters are probably the hardest to write but the most therapeutic of all my poetry. I wrote

these in the last years of my marriage to my kids’ father and through a deep dark depression

era of my life. However, Poems, Dreams & More was actually the hardest because I was

dealing with a lot of negativity within myself and self�� doubt. I struggled hard to finish and

publish it.

My Review:

Jeniann has a varied and beautiful way with words. Her poetry is light and heartfelt in one and dark and truthful in another. It is how poetry differs from a novel. It picks out those important emotions and smacks you in the face. I felt her pain in some and felt the need to ��reach out and hug her, ��and those words that describe those happy moments changed my frown into a smile. A few poems I Related to and found myself nodding as I read the words.��

Please give this poetry book a read. It’s beautiful, honest and most of all brilliant. ���� ��http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S1R5T4G

Follow her via these links:

Social Networks

Poetry Is… (Blog)

Poetry Is… (Website)

Facebook (Poet Jeniann Bowers)

Expression On Life Book One Facebook

Expressions and Letters Facebook

Phraseology and Letters Facebook

Poems, Dreams & More Facebook

Poetry Is… Facebook

Poetess Jeniann’s StreetTeam Facebook

Google + (Poet Jeniann Bowers)

Google + (Poetry Is…)

Tumblr

Pinterest

Twitter

Wattpad

About Me

Amazon Author Central

Blog Talk Radio

YouTube

Instagram

Goodreads Author

 

Buying Links

Amazon

Amazon UK

Paperback

Amazon

Amazon UK

Createspace

Book Review: Lily Paradis – Ignite

 

After her father���s untimely demise in a mining accident and her mother���s abandonment, Lauren Lindsay is no stranger to loss. She���s used to living life for one person: herself. That is, until another family tragedy thrusts three children into her care and uproots her life in ways she could never imagine.

Lauren’s first instinct is to run, until she meets their striking, mysterious neighbor Dean Powell. Their immediate chemistry and his connection with her late father just might be enough to keep her in town long enough to uncover pieces of her past that she never had answers to. Dean���s shady past and her reluctance to trust him could cost her the life she’s always been searching for, but will she run back to her old life?

Or will she choose to stay and live the life her father always imagined for her?

 

My Review: No Spoilers.

I signed up to Lily’s Blog tour and promised an honest review. Sadly, it took me a while to get a chance to read it, big mistake. Firstly, I love how the author writes, easy and it flows brilliantly.

The story takes you on a journey with Lauren who’s life has been hard, tragic loss of her father and the betrayal of those she trusted. ��One day, her young life is turned upside down and she has some tough decisions to make that no only impact on her but others are depending on her. Then there is Dean, a stranger at first but becomes an important and crucial part of her world, and it seems always has been, even before they met. This story is not just about girl meets boy even if it seems that way at the start. It really isn’t, there is a magical twist to this story that left me smiling at the end.

Books can leave you feeling all kinds of emotions once you reach the end, Ignite left me with a sense of contentment. I was thrilled with the outcome which to me felt magical. It makes you think about what is important in life. Family, love, friendship.

Love isn’t always about ripping each others clothes of at a drop of a hat, it’s about trust, and most of all feeling safe and being in the place you are truly mean’t to be; Home.

Ignite is a beautiful story and you should all give it a read.

Ignite

Character Interview: Melissa Webb

 

Q1: How are you coping with all the fuss that surrounds your boyfriend?

MW: I’m coping with it just fine, now. At first I found it a bit odd. And, what’s even more strange is how interested in me people seem to be. The first time I experienced the paparazzi I was genuinely scared. It was a frenzy. All I could think was, It’s just us, what the hell is going on. Luke loves it and he’s very good with how he handles it. I’m more confident when he is around. He knows what to do and more importantly what not to do. He’s a natural.

Q2: You must be very proud of him?

MW: Of Course, He’s brilliant. I’m very proud of him and he deserves it.

 

Q3: What’s it’s like to date a Rock Star?

MW: Exactly the same as dating a doctor or a warehouse worker. He does his job and gets paid.  The only difference is he doesn’t come home every night. That’s the hardest part for me. His fans see him more then me. Lucky sods. I’ve accepted it. It does mean when we do see each other we have so much to talk about. We’re never bored of each other. Although even when he’s home he doesn’t  switch off.  He’s always writing new material or getting ready for something else. It’s who he is and I would never dream of changing that.

Q4: Do you get on with the rest of his band?

MW: Yes. Luckily I do. They are great lads. Love them. They are like my big brothers.

Q5: Your Best friend dates Luke’s Best friend and band member. Do you approve?

MW: Oh yes. Anyway, it doesn’t matter what I think. Beth knows whats she wants and goes for it. She doesn’t take orders. If I don’t like who she dates (It’s happened) she takes my opinion on board but ultimately makes her own choice. Dale is perfect though. He’s lovely.

Q6: Any gossip you can tell us about Luke and his band?

MW: I have lot’s but I’m not telling you. What happens on tour, stays on tour.. That’s the rule and I’m not even aloud to break it.

Q7: It’s common knowledge that it was you that helped get them their big break. Do you take the credit?

MW: It was all me. … No, not really. I made a decision the weekend I meet him and I just went with it. I had no idea that decision would lead us here. However, it was them on that stage and I have nothing to do with that.  They love what they do and they take it very seriously.

Q8: They’ve just finished their UK tour and head to America soon. Is it hard as Luke’s girlfriend to ignore the gossip that seems to surround him?

MW: Of course it’s hard but more that it annoys me. I know him and I trust him and when people write crap about him I get angry. I’m getting used to it. Sort of. I have to just ignore it or it would drive me nuts.  He has given me no reason to doubt him. I focus on that.

Q9: It must be nice to have such a talented musician as a boyfriend. Does he play when he’s at home?

MW: People assume he gets home and serenades me all day. No, it’s bloody annoying because he starts playing something and I get into it and then he stops and does something else. Many times I say ‘Luke just play the damn song. I like that’ and he say ‘Hush women I’m working on a masterpiece. It isn’t ready’ He’s never fully happy with anything. He drives everyone mad. We love him though and he’s very hard to be angry with. He has a way of charming everyone around him even when he’s being  a stroppy git. He does sometimes,  it is nice when he does I won’t lie. When he got back from tour recently he was so tierd that all he wanted to do was relax and watch the football.

Q10: What plans do you have for the future?

MW: Honestly, I don’t know. I’m still trying to decide what I want to do. I want Luke to be proud of me to. He always says he is, but it isn’t enough for me. I don’t want to live off him I want to earn my own money. I’m working on it. Watch this space.

Q11: What song is your favorite of theirs?

MW: That’s easy ‘Weekend High’ I have no idea why, but I go nuts to it. It is becoming a fan favorite so it proves they have fans with great taste.

Q12: Can you tell us about any crazy fan stories?

MW: Nothing too crazy, yet. When they went to New York just after they were signed, so they were still pretty unknown at that point. I came home from work and found a group of girls outside our house. That was when I started to understand just what was happening. It was very strange to have people outside your house and swooning over your boyfriend. They were very nice though.

Q13: Is it true that Luke write all the songs?

MW: Absolutely true. The others are just not songwriter.  He does what he does and then when he’s ready he gets them together and lets them loose. They are great musicians and they are very good at working together. Lyrics, all Luke but how the song eventually ends up sounding like is a group thing. Although Luke does have the last word, if he doesn’t like something and he feels strongly about it, it doesn’t happen. They don’t argue, not really but it can get heated. They are all very strong characters. Toby, surprisingly is the least bothered, he just says ‘Tell me how hard I can smash it in this track and I’m happy’  He’s ace. The other two are much more vocal on what they want.

Q14 Anything you would like to say to their fans?

MW: Thank you and don’t believe the media, ever!