Sunday, July 31, 2016

Book Blast: Liefdom by Jesse Teller



 

Inside the Book:



Title: Liefdom: A Tale from Perilisc
Author: Jesse Teller
Release Date: June 22, 2016 
Publisher: CreateSpace
Genre: Dark Fantasy
Format: Ebook/Paperback



A zealous guardian in a peaceful city, Gentry Mandrake is a fairy unlike any other. Cast out and hated for his differences, his violent nature makes him wonder at the purity of his soul. He hunts for belonging while fighting to protect the human child bound to him. Explore the mythical realm of The Veil, the grating torture of the Sulfur Fields, and the biting tension between power and purpose in this wondrous struggle against a demonic wizard and his denizens. Can Mandrake overcome such terrible foes to defend those he loves?




Meet the Author:



Jesse Teller lives in Missouri. He hasn’t always, but like storytelling, it snuck into his bones. He lives with his wonderful, supportive wife and two inspiring kids. When he is not pounding too hard on his poor keyboard, you can find him bumping into walls and mumbling to himself.



 

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Tour Schedule

Monday, August 1 - Book featured at Harmonious Publicity
Tuesday, August 2 - Book featured at CBY Book Club
Wednesday, August 3 - Book featured at The Silver Dagger Scriptorioum
Thursday, August 4 - Book featured at The Review From Here
Friday, August 5 - Book featured at Just Another Rabid Reader
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Monday, August 8 - Book featured at My Life, Loves and Passion
Tuesday, August 9 - Book featured at The Literary Nook
Wednesday, August 10 - Book featured at A Taste of My Mind
Thursday, August 11 - Book featured at Bound 2 Escape
Friday, August 12 - Book featured at The Book Tree
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Monday, August 15 - Book featured at Lover of Literature
Tuesday, August 16 - Book featured at Whispering Stories
Thursday, August 18 - Book featured at Literal Exposure
Friday, August 19 - Book featured at The Dark Phantom
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Tuesday, August 23 - Book featured at Deal Sharing Aunt
Wednesday, August 24 - Book featured at From Paperback to Leatherbound
Thursday, August 25 - Book featured at Write and Take Flight
Friday, August 26 - Book featured at My Bookish Pleasures
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On Tour: Sweet Carolina Morning by Susan Schild



 

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Title: Sweet Carolina Morning
Author: Susan Schild
Release Date: August 2, 2016 
Publisher: Lyrical Press 
Genre: Contemporary Women
Format: Ebook/Paperback

Life down South just got a whole lot sweeter in Susan Schild's new novel about a woman whose happily-ever-after is about to begin...whether she's ready for it or not.

Finally, just shy of forty years old, Linny Taylor is living the life of her dreams in her charming hometown of Willow Hill, North Carolina. The past few years have been anything but a fairy tale: Left broke by her con man late-husband, Linny has struggled to rebuild her life from scratch. Then she met Jack Avery, the town's much-adored veterinarian. "And she's marrying him.

" Everything should be coming up roses for Linny. So why does she have such a serious case of pre-wedding jitters? It could be because Jack's prosperous family doesn't approve of her rough-and-tumble background. Or that his ex-wife is suddenly back on the scene. Or that Linny has yet to win over his son's heart. All these obstacles-not to mention what she should wear when she walks down the aisle-are taking the joy out of planning her wedding. Linny better find a way to trust love again, or she might risk losing the one man she wants to be with-forever...

"Charming, funny, feisty.I totally loved this novel." --Cathy Lamb, author of "My Very Best Friend "on "Linny's Sweet Dream List"




Meet the Author:

Susan has an undergraduate degree from James Madison University and a master’s degree (MSW) from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has used her professional background as a psychotherapist and corporate trainer to add authenticity to her characters.

Susan is a wife, a stepmother, and a dog lover. She and her family live near Raleigh, North Carolina where she is busy finishing up the third novel in the Willow Hill Series.




 

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Tour Schedule

Monday, August 8 - Book featured at 3 Partners in Shopping

Tuesday, August 9 - Book featured at Mello and June

Wednesday, August 10 - Book featured at A Title Wave

Thursday, August 11 - Book featured at Bound 2 Escape
Guest blogging at Voodoo Princess

Friday, August 12 - Book featured at CBY Book Club
Interviewed at The Writer's Life

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Monday, August 15 - Book featured at Bookjunkie's Book Blog

Tuesday, August 16 - Interviewed at The Review From Here
Book featured at My Bookish Pleasures

Wednesday, August 17 - Book featured at The Literary Nook
Guest blogging at Write and Take Flight

Thursday, August 18 - Book reviewed at Southeast by Midwest
Interviewed at Literal Exposure

Friday, August 19 - Book featured at A Room Without Books is Empty

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Cover Reveal: The Hitman Who Loved Me by Shady Grace



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Title: The Hitman Who Loved Me
Author: Shady Grace
Release Date: January 24, 2017
Publisher: Lyrical Press
Genre: Women's Fiction
Format: Ebook


Is that a gun in his pocket or…?

Jamie Fields can hardly refuse a free vacation. Jobless and broke, the struggling single gal is in need of serious stress relief. Sure, the set up is suspicious—no one gives away a trip to exotic Cuba—complete with 50,000 dollars cash—just for delivering a package. But once Jamie’s enjoying sunny beach days and exhilarating tropical nights, she’s too happy to care. Especially when she finds herself hotly pursued by a sexy stranger…

The McCoy empire is under siege, and Sam Hayes has been tapped to take care of the culprit. Sam knows better than to get involved with his target, but there’s something about Jamie that keeps him from simply finishing the job and moving on. Maybe the hard-bodied hitman just can’t wrap his mind around the fact that the first woman to set his soul on fire is a common criminal. The only thing Sam can do is keep her close. An easy enough task—if Sam doesn’t do something stupid. Like fall in love with the bombshell he was sent to kill…. 

    

Meet the Author:





Shady Grace makes Northern Ontario her home, where the bush is so thick you can’t see two feet past the tree line. Perhaps the mystery of the woods was what initially sparked her need to write. She adores strong alpha males who fall for fiery, independent women, in settings with humorous dialogue and action-filled plots. Shady believes love and sex should be exciting and unforgettable. Being able to write about it is better than cheesecake.
Shady Grace is the new pen name of multi-published erotic author BL Bonita, who earned a starred review fromPublishers Weekly for Dark Sun Rising. Visit her website at shadygrace.weebly.com, and find her on Facebook at facebook.com/shadygraceerotica.



 

Friday, July 22, 2016

Book Feature: The Bomb That Never Was by J.R. Shaw

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Inside the Book:

The Bomb That Never Was
Title: The Bomb That Never Was
Author: J.R. Shaw
Publisher: iUniverse
Genre: Alternative History
Format: Ebook/Paperback
Praise for The Bomb That Never Was “Hitler has the bomb, and it's headed for the USA. This meticulously researched historical novel will have you asking, ‘What if?' This is an intelligent, fast-paced page-turner that will make you forget that you already know how it all turns out. Provocative, informative, and entertaining—I couldn't put it down.” —Joseph P. DeSario, author of Limbo and Sanctuary and coauthor of Crusade: Undercover Against the Mafia & KGB “Authoritative and credible in its attention to detail, The Bomb That Never Was captures the spirit and temper of the WWII years and raises some deep philosophical questions about loyalty, treason, and commitment to country. A page-turner … tough to put down … a story well told.” —Robert L. Aaron, journalist and public relations executive
Meet the Author:
J. R. Shaw is a pseudonym for a person who likes privacy, preferring to remain in the shadows. If you're interested in reading the next book, please turn to the back of this book and enjoy reading an excerpt from The Pieces. The Pieces will be out in 2016.

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Interview with Charles & Irene Nickerson, authors of The Crossroads of Space and Time


Inside the Book:

The Crossroads of Space and Time

Title: The Crossroads of Space and Time 
Author: Charles and Irene Nickerson 
Publisher: Xlibris 
Pages: 262 
Genre: Thriller/Suspense 
Format: Ebook

Captain Bancroft couldn’t believe this resort. The beaches were pristine. The rooms were comfortable. Everything was so relaxing. The only area off limits was the northern beaches and an area they called the trench. He asked a Mr. Jones why. Mr. Jones told him that since he was head of security. He would take him out to the cliffs and show him the reason. While out there they saw a large sea bird flying over the water. That was when a large shark leaped from the water and snatched it from the air. Mr. Jones pointed out that is why the northern beaches and the trench were off limits. Bancroft decided that was a good reason. The rest of the crew was just having a good time. Mrs. Svedberg ran the resort like a general. The service staff seemed happy, despite the fact that she seemed demanding to work for. He also was confused by the large canus that seemed to have free run of the island. Till he was told they were part of the security detail. Yet, he liked what he saw. These Maxumus were good at what they did. Bancroft decided he was a lucky bear. At the very least his life would probably never be boring. He was going to be right.

The Interview:


What was the hardest part about writing your book?

Being true to the characters

What do you hope readers will take away after reading the book?

fun

Who or what is the inspiration for the book? 

My daughter got me to write

I have heard it said in order to be a good writer, you have to be a reader as well? Do you find this to be true? And if you are a reader, do you have a favorite genre and/or author? 

Yes, William Shakespeare, and a thousand others.

Meet the Author:

Charles Lansford Nickerson has a Masters of Arts in History from the University of Northern Colorado and a BS in History from Iowa State University. He is also a Veteran of the United States Air Force, where he served as a Missile Combat Crew Member. He also taught History in Christian Schools for 10 years. He has previously published two acclaimed Poems. Irene Jean Nickerson is a graduate of Ankeny Christian Academy in Ankeny, Iowa. She is currently a student at Central College in Pella Iowa.


 

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Cover Reveal: Lord of the Mountains by Sabrina Jarema

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Inside the Book:

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Title: Lord of the Mountains
Author: Sabrina Jarema
Release Date: March 14, 2017
Publisher: Lyrical Press
Genre: Historical Romance
Format: Ebook

Amid the glittering fjords and majestic mountains of Norway, this stunning series delves into the loves, battles, and dreams of the Viking clans—powerful men and women who believed in the call of the flesh as well as the soul…

It was said that the man who could look into Silvi Ivarsdottir’s eyes would be meant for her. Powerful jarl Magnus Sigrundson knows he is that man, and that Silvi’s dowry can give him the ships, swords, and silver he needs for his trading empire. Yet beautiful Silvi’s dream is not to be a wife, but a Priestess of the gods for the great temple at Uppsala. Who dares interfere with such passion? The answer lies in Silvi herself, in the way her body awakens to Magnus’ touch, in the way she inspires a reverence he didn’t know he possessed—and in the battles she takes on when she journeys to his mountain home of Thorsfjell.

 But soon a dangerous, deceitful enemy threatens to shatter. Now they face another quest: can they find each other again—and dare live and love in each other’s worlds?

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Meet the Author:

Sabrina Jarema lives near Ocala, Florida, the Horse Capital of the World. She has a herd of fat, lazy Arabians on 40 beautiful acres. She also breeds and shows white German Shepherd Dogs and currently has several Grand Victrixes taking over her house. She’s joined by a menagerie of tortoises, turtles, birds, fish and cats. To avoid farm work as much as possible, she loses herself in the worlds she creates through the novels she writes, her art, music, dollhouses, and jewelry. She has worked as a professional fantasy illustrator and has written fantasy romance for many years. Recently, she has branched out into historical romances set in the early Viking era. She is currently writing the Viking Lords series, a family saga set in Norway during the ninth century. She is an active member of the Tampa Area Romance Authors chapter of the Romance Writers of America. Please visit her website at sabrinajarema.com to enjoy her art, music, writing, jewelry, and all the other visions the night brings to her.



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Friday, July 8, 2016

On Tour: Putting Out the Fire by Claire M. Schwartz



 

Inside the Book:

Putting Out the Fire 

Title: Putting Out the Fire: Nurturing Mind, Body & Spirit in the First Week of Loss and Beyond Author: Claire M. Schwartz 
Release Date: May 1, 2015 
Publisher: Helian Press Books 
Genre: Self-Help/Grief and Bereavement 
Format: Ebook/Paperback

The phone rings - your breath falls away - and each moment becomes a lifetime. The death of someone significant in your world can rewrite the scope and breadth of who you are. But in this exact moment of decisions, questions, family stress, and legalities, what do you do first and how do you cope?

When author Claire M. Schwartz lost her mother suddenly when she was 24, she experienced this exact thought process. But with all the misinformation out there about Grief & Loss, and without tools that actually made her feel better, she fell apart. After 20+ years on her healing journey, and over two dozen more losses, she brings you the Truths that no one will tell you and the Tools to truly bring you support and clarity in the initial hours and days following a death.

In this slim and personal book, you will learn:

- How to practice Self-Care during this intense emotional time
- The Ten Tall Tales of Grief & Loss ™
- the things we get told that may be well-meaning, but can be so hurtful and destructive
- how to respond and plus compassionate ideas that will better support you
- Who to trust and who to avoid, in the near-term and the long-term
- How to manage funeral arrangements, the legal bits and all those details that can make you nuts, but must be done
- Ways to celebrate your loved one, as well as what to do when the deceased was not so loved.....
- What to focus on after the first week, and what to expect in the longer term

 We all experience loss in life - but what is very difficult to find is truthful advice that makes sense, and practical tools that anyone can use. This book tackles both, with compassion and clear practicality, with heart and with wisdom. There is no other book out there that focuses solely on this first, most-intense and exhausting period. It will support you when you need it most and get your healing journey started on the right foot.

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Meet the Author:

Claire M. Schwartz is from the Detroit suburbs and comes from a place she calls The Dark Ugly™. She lived in a lovely town, went to a private school for gifted kids, and had cultured and educated parents. Yet Grief & Loss have followed her as long as she can remember - trauma, violence, & neglect - loss of safety and security, loss of confidence, loss of grandparents, friends and animal companions, loss of health, opportunity and sense of place in the world. The pivot point of her life was the sudden death of her mother in 1995, which changed her world forever. Yet recovery was painstakingly slow, wrapped up in misinformation, confusion and more pain. After years of therapy, failures and mistakes, her life's goal has been to find the answers that made no sense when her healing journey began. Now more than 20 years and 30+ losses on, she is bringing all that she has learned into one slim and powerful volume, in the hope that you suffer less than she did on her healing quest.

Claire holds a BA in psychology from the University of Michigan, is a Spiritual Counselor, Reiki Master Teacher, Certified Professional Coach and Interfaith Minister. She is happily married in New Jersey, surrounded by cats, great food and the best of friends.

You can visit her website at http://www.YouCanHealYourGrief.com
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Tour Schedule

Monday, August 1 - Guest blogging at The Book Tree
Tuesday, August 2 - Guest blogging at Author C.A. Milson
Wednesday, August 3 - Book featured at The Bookworm Lodge
Thursday, August 4 - Interviewed at As the Page Turns
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Monday, August 8 - Book featured at Confessions of an Eccentric Bookaholic
Tuesday, August 9 - Book featured at The Review From Here
Wednesday, August 10 - Guest blogging at The Literary Nook
Friday, August 12 - Guest blogging at Mello and June
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Tuesday, August 16 - Interviewed at I'm Shelf-ish
Wednesday, August 17 - Guest blogging at The Writer's Life
Thursday, August 18 - Book featured at My Bookish Pleasures
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Monday, August 22 - Book reviewed at Our Families Adventures
Tuesday, August 23 - Book featured at A Title Wave
Thursday, August 25 - Interviewed at Deal Sharing Aunt
Friday, August 26 - Book featured at The Dark Phantom
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Tuesday, August 30 - Guest blogging at Literal Exposure
Wednesday, August 31 - Book featured at Harmonious Publicity
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Thursday, July 7, 2016

On Tour: Syndicate's Pawns by Davila LeBlanc


 

Inside the Book:



Title: Syndicate's Pawns 
Author: Davila LeBlanc 
Release Date: July 5, 2016 
Publisher: Harper Voyager Impulse 
Genre: Action/Adventure 
Format: Ebook

A month has passed since the eclectic crew of the Covenant Patrol vessel Jinxed Thirteenth endured a harrowing mission on the abandoned space station of Moria 3 and rescued its sole surviving crew member. During the mission, Moria 3’s deranged AI all but crippled the Jinxed Thirteenth, and the skeletal crew is now desperately trying to get it repaired. 


Waking from several millennia of cryo-sleep, Jessie Madison’s worst fears are confirmed. She is the last surviving member of the Human race. Surrounded by the descendants of mankind in a world she knows nothing about, not even the basic alphabet, Jessie finds herself only able to communicate with the ship’s medic, Marla Varsin, and its translator, Machina Chord.

When the merchant vessel Althena arrives on the scene, its captain, a shrewd trader named Domiant, offers to sell Captain Morwyn the parts he needs. As guards are lowered on the Jinxed Thirteenth and repairs get underway, it becomes evident that a cunning foe has managed to infiltrate the ship. A deadly game of deception begins to play out, with a sinister foe setting its sights set on capturing Jessie. Captain Morwyn Soltaine, the crew of the Jinxed Thirteenth, and Jessie Madison find their mettle tested as they are dragged into a desperate battle for survival.

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Meet the Author:

Davila LeBlanc spent his college years studying print journalism but quickly found himself working as a writer and performer in the comedy circuits of Montreal. During this time his goal became to break into the world of professional writing. He would get his first opportunity when he co-created and sold the hit animated television series The League of Super Evil. This was his first foray into the world of production and an important first step on his road to becoming a writer. After working on various television shows, in 2013 Davila decided to take a year off from children’s animation to focus on writing his first novel, Dark Transmissions. He is an avid reader of science fiction and fantasy and wants to add his own voice to the genre that inspired him. Davila currently resides in Ottawa where he is working on several other writing projects. You can visit his website at http://davilathewhite.com
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Tour Schedule

Tuesday, July 5 - Book featured at The Silver Dagger Scriptorium
Wednesday, July 6 - Book featured at Author C.A. Milson
Thursday, July 7 - Book featured at Dog Eared Publicity
Friday, July 8 - Interviewed at Literal Exposure
Saturday, July 9 - Book featured at Bound 2 Escape
Sunday, July 10 - Guest blogging at Write and Take Flight
Monday, July 11 - Interviewed at Harmonious Publicity
Tuesday, July 12 - Book featured at The Literary Nook
Wednesday, July 13 - Book featured at The Bookworm Lodge
Thursday, July 14 - Book featured at The Dark Phantom
Friday, July 15 - Interviewed at Deal Sharing Aunt
Saturday, July 16 - Interviewed at I'm Shelf-ish
Sunday, July 17 - Interviewed at The Review From Here
Monday, July 18 - Book reviewed at Dreaming Big Publications

Cover Reveal: Something Foul at Sweetwater by Sandra Bretting


 

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Title: Something Foul at Sweetwater 
Author: Sandra Bretting 
Release Date: December 20, 2016 
Publisher: Lyrical Underground 
Genre: Cozy Mystery 
Format: Ebook

Louisiana hat maker Miss DuBois is making a name for herself veiling Southern brides-to-be with her sophisticated designs. She’s also gaining a reputation for unveiling murderers . . .

Missy is shocked when she sees the asking price for the Sweetwater mansion . . . in a good way. With business thriving at Crowning Glory, it would be nice to set up shop surrounded by alabaster columns and gleaming mahogany. The Southern connections only deepen when it turns out the real estate agent is Mellette Babineaux, a college classmate and sorority sister. But when Missy drags her best friend Bo along to the mansion for a second look, they barely make it past the live oaks before they discover Mellette’s dead body in a shed. Now, for the sake of her college friend, Missy finds herself investigating everyone from a superstitious Cajun caretaker to a Rolls Royce-driving billionaire—and finding that lots of closet space can mean lots of skeletons, too . . .  

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Meet the Author:

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 Sandra Bretting has served as a freelance feature writer for the Houston Chronicle since moving to Texas in 1996. She received a journalism degree from the University of Missouri School of Journalism, and spent her early career in healthcare public relations at medical centers throughout Southern California. Other publications for which she’s written include the Los Angeles Times and Woman’s Day.

 Readers can visit her website at SandraBretting.com.      

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