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Tag! I’m in The Next Big Thing

I’ve been tagged and it’s ticklish. So I’m going to share my giddiness with you. The Next Big Thing Blog Hop has been, well, hopping around the internet the past few months. I learned of it through some bestselling authors that I know. I’ve also discovered some new authors I didn’t know. Imagine my surprise when one of those authors  invited me to participate in the blog hop. I guess this is one of those cases where nice acts actually result in a reciprocated kind action.

Here’s what happened: One of my new favorite books is The Fifth Knight by E.M. Powell. It’s historical fiction with romantic elements. I discovered it on Amazon when I was browsing for a new book to read. Since it’s a Kindle serial, it was promoted by Amazon. The plot sounded like the kind of book I enjoy so, for $1.99, I figured I couldn’t go wrong. Well, I enjoyed the story so much that I felt I had to write a review. (I’d been reading a bunch of bland narrative lately.) Reviews take time which is why a lot of people don’t bother. It’s why I don’t usually bother. And, unless I feel a book is worth 4 or 5 stars, I don’t review it. I don’t like to slam authors because I now how hard they work; even if the writing isn’t great. And like my Momma–and probably your Momma–always said: “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything.”

A Kindle Serial for $1.99

I had a lot of nice things to say about The Fifth Knight. I’m telling you, I really like this story. My review went up on Goodreads and on Amazon. Then I decided to follow the author on twitter and Facebook because I wanted to track what else she may have coming out. And do you know, Elaine (that’s E.M. Powell) tweeted her thanks for the kind remarks about her book. Since she would have seen that I’m an author too, she then asked if I wanted to get tagged in the Next Big Thing blog hop, which she had just been tagged in. I didn’t write my response in all caps because that would have been uncool, but the answer was YES! It was all about timing, and taking time, and kindness, and good writing.

Please go on over to E.M. Powell’s blog and read about The Fifth Knight and the sequel, The Blood of the Fifth Knight (which I’m personally excited about). If you read all the way to the bottom, you’ll see me. I’ve been tagged. And I’m ticklish. *giggle*

And come back next Wednesday, when I take a turn on The Next Big Thing and post a blog here answering the same 10 questions. Oh, and pick up The Fifth Knight. I guarantee you’ll enjoy it.

 Best Wishes,

Kellyann

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