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Dead Girl by Tessa Marie Release Day Blitz

3/31/2016

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Dead Girl by Tessa Marie
Release Day Blitz
March 31, 2016

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If her mother wasn’t watching, Kylie Presby would punch Queen Bee, Natalie Silvers, in the face -again. But as Kylie wipes her tears away with the layers of toilet paper encasing her car, she knows she can’t retaliate like she did last time. Her dead mother wouldn’t approve. Kylie no longer cares about popularity. Invisible would work just fine.
Then the new kid, Braydon, mysterious, good looking and too clever for his own good, shows up and sacrifices his social status, becoming Kylie’s shield from the front line assault. After enough chocolate ice cream and movies it’s as if they’re best friends. Crazy, since Kylie knows so little about him.
As Natalie continues her relentless attacks on Kylie another person deals with his own line of bullies. Jack Stine was popular until his deepest secret was revealed and his friends abandoned him. Kylie and Jack bond over their tormentors and form an unbreakable friendship.
Three lost souls each with a story that binds them together, but will it be enough when the bullying goes too far and secrets are revealed?

AMAZON: http://amzn.to/1RytoFX




~*~ABOUT TESSA~*~

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Tessa Marie aka Theresa Paolo lives on Long Island, NY with her fiancé and their fish. She is the author of NA and YA contemporary romances. Her debut novel (NEVER) AGAIN, released in Fall 2013 with Berkley (Penguin) and the companion novel (ONCE) AGAIN released Summer 2014. Both her books HOME IS WHERE YOU ARE and PROVE ME WRONG are Amazon bestsellers. She is also the coauthor of the Amazon bestselling Beds Series. She has a hard time accepting the fact she’s in her early thirties (very early), and uses her characters to relive the best and worst years of her life. She put her love of writing on hold while she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Dowling College. When she’s not writing, she’s behind a camera, reading, watching Vampire Diaries and Pretty Little Liars, or can be found on Twitter, Pinterest and Facebook.
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Wishing Cross Station by February Grace Book Review

3/30/2016

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About the Book

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Title: Wishing Cross Station
Author: February Grace
Genre: Young Adult Time Travel
Number of Pages: 176
Synopsis: Don't stay a moment longer than you have to. Don't say too much. Don't pollute the timeline.

When nineteen-year-old college library page Keigan Wainwright is sent to pick up a private donation of books for the school's collection, he has no idea where one of those books will take him, or what it will take from him.

Retracing a powerful man's footsteps through the past, Keigan finds himself caught in the same dangerous trap: falling in love with a woman he was never meant to know, and uncertain he will ever find his way home.

Wishing Cross Station
: A bittersweet fantasy romance from the author of GODSPEED and OF STARDUST.

My Review

Wishing Cross Station is an imaginative tale that takes readers on a journey to the past where secrets will be revealed and lives will be turned upside down.

When Keigan makes a routine book donation pick up for the school's library the donor gives him a very old book and asks him to find out the truth about its history. Agreeing to do just that Keigan meets with an old man who is aghast when he sees the old book in Keigan's possession. He informs Keigan that the book is cursed and must be taken back in time and destroyed. It's almost more than Keigan can comprehend, but he makes a promise to return the book to the past. Keigan visits Wishing Cross Station after closing and the book begins to glow. He soon finds himself on the Aurelia Belle in the 1880's. Keigan can't wait to get rid of the book and return home, but then he meets Marigold and things don't seem so simple anymore.

Wishing Cross Station is a wonderfully written time travel novel. The captivating plot is rich with detail and full of intrigue. The characters are interesting and well developed. I love that Keigan is a young man of such integrity. He must make such a heart wrenching decision and he never waivers knowing what has to be done. I also have to say that the ending took me completely by surprise and was certainly not what I was expecting.

Wishing Cross Station
is a fantastic young adult story of love and loss. I highly recommend picking up a copy.   

About the Author

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February Grace is an author, poet, and artist from Southeastern Michigan. She has created characters with clockwork hearts, told the romantic tale of modern fairy godparents, put her own spin on a classic tale, and now takes readers on a journey back in time in her fifth novel published by Booktrope, WISHING CROSS STATION. 

She's done a few more or less interesting things in her life, not the least of which include working for Disney, getting kissed by a Klingon (it was unprovoked) and going blind, though she wouldn't personally recommend the latter. She would however highly recommend the doctors who helped partially restore her sight after a long series of surgeries between 2009 and 2011. 

She sings on key, plays by ear, and is more than mildly obsessed with colors, music, and meteor showers. 
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She considers each day a gift, and is eternally grateful to all the amazing people who have helped make her writing dreams come true.

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Carolina Rose by Rafael Rivera Blog Tour 

3/30/2016

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About the Book

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TITLE: Carolina Rose
RELEASE DATE: February 5, 2016
AUTHOR: Rafael Rivera
GENRE: Family Saga, Coming of Age, Suspense
PAGE COUNT: 362
ISBN: 978-1523605385
IMPRINT: Black Hawk
SYNOPSIS: When Wilma, an innocent daughter of a well-known moonshiner of Cherokee Indian descent, tired of the mundane life in rural South Carolina ventures out with her girlfriend at the local bar, an unexpected encounter with Joe, a young and handsome Marine corporal on leave, spirals into a whirlwind romance, an intense family saga with tragic consequences ensue and family secrets exposed set the tone for this commercial fiction novel, Carolina Rose.
  
BOOK PAGE: http://ravenswoodpublishing.com/bookpages/carolinarose.html
 
AUTHOR BIO: Mr. Rivera is a registered nurse and registered respiratory therapist. He is an alumni of Auburn University, Mercer University, Excelsior College and Ga. State University with MS Management, MS Health Care Adm, BS Nursing, BS Health Care Science and BS Building Construction degrees. He is a former US Marine reservist and grew up as a military brat with extensive travel overseas.
 
His hobbies include shooting, martial arts (Tae Kwon Do, Hap Ki Do, Aikido and Jiu Jistsu) and being an extra in movies and pilot series. He was an extra in the new TV series Complications on USA network.
 
Previous publications include: Men Can Be Neanderthals, Utilization of Just-In-Time Principles in the Construction Industry. Wrote two rap songs: Gangsta Wannabe (i tunes) and soon to be released Full Auto.
 
Carolina Rose is his first commercial fiction novel with two additional working titles and a non-fiction.
 
EMAIL: playatthezoo@yahoo.com


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AMAZON US: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AVKQFCK
 
AMAZON UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01AVKQFCK
 
BARNES & NOBLE: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/carolina-rose-rafael-rivera/1123295380?ean=2940152686272
 
KOBO: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/carolina-rose
 
iBOOKS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/carolina-rose/id1077064689?mt=11

GOOGLE PLAY: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Rafael_Rivera_Carolina_Rose?id=s-VqCwAAQBAJ&hl=en
  
CREATESPACE: https://www.createspace.com/6012511
 

PAPERBACK: http://www.amazon.com/Carolina-Rose-Rafael-Rivera/dp/1523605383/ref=sr_1_1_twi_pap_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1454575859&sr=8-1&keywords=carolina+rose+paperback

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Blog Tour Sign-Ups: John Bloom and the Victory Garden: Digging In by Leigh Shearin

3/29/2016

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BeachBoundbooks is pleased to be coordinating a Blog Tour for the children's historical fiction book John Bloom and the Victory Garden: Digging In by Leigh Shearin from May 10 - May 31, 2016.
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The blog tour will run from May 10 - May 31, 2016 and will include a shared Rafflecopter for a $25 Amazon gift card (or PayPal cash), open worldwide. In exchange for posting on the John Bloom and the Victory Garden: Digging In Blog Tour, you will earn a spot (Twitter or Facebook) on a shared Rafflecopter giveaway for a $25 Amazon gift card or PayPal cash.  Electronic copies of the book (Kindle) will be provided to all blog tour hosts. Print copies are  NOT available for this tour. 
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*At the conclusion of the tour, all those who posted as part of the blog tour will be entered into a draw for a chance to win 1 of 3 $5 Amazon gift cards (or PayPal cash). Please consider this a "thank you" for participating in the tour.*

About the Book

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Title: John Bloom and the Victory Garden: Digging In
Author: Leigh Shearin
Genre: Children's Historical Fiction
Number of Pages: 106
Publication Date: January 22, 2016
Synopsis:
 The fun continues in Appleside, NJ, as John Bloom and his pals live, laugh, and watch the incredible events of late 1942 as they unfold across the world. The attack on Pearl Harbor has brought America into the global war, and everyone's involved- even children! Join them as they do what they can to help with the war effort, even from a small, rural, American town.

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About the Author: Leigh Shearin

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Leigh Shearin is a farmer, writer, photographer, baker, and lifetime dreamer.

Leigh earned a B.A. degree in Studio Art at Maryville College and worked as a graphic artist before earning an ASS degree in Culinary Art.  She has worked as a chef, baker and culinary arts instructor.  Most recently, she and her husband bought rural land and are developing Winter'Rest, a small farm in central New York.  Through all this, Leigh wrote stories and poems…some published; some tucked away.   

She is happiest living off the land and is an ardent supporter of local and sustainable farms, farmers and practices. Seasonal fresh produce from Winter'Rest Farm is even on the menus of some Farm-to-Fork restaurants in the Central New York. Leigh is also an accomplished photographer, working in Fine Art Photography from age 20, under the name M. Leigh Emery. 

Leigh writes fiction stories for middle-grade readers. Along with illustrator Kate Shearin, Leigh spins tales of self-sufficiency and independence, along with gentle agriculture education. Since historical fiction is also a lifetime interest, Leigh uses true stories of the past to bring inspiration and joy to modern-day children.


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Summerlost by Ally Condie Release Day Blitz & Giveaway

3/29/2016

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Hosted by: Word Spelunking and Penguin Kids
 
Word Spelunking:
http://wordspelunking.blogspot.com/
@WordSpelunker ; https://twitter.com/WordSpelunker
 
Penguin Kids:
https://www.facebook.com/penguinkidsbooks/?fref=ts
@PenguinKids ; https://twitter.com/penguinkids
Penguin Random House 
Amazon 
Barnes & Noble:
Indiebound

Goodreads 

Praise for the Book
A Spring 2016 Kids' Indie Next List Top 10 Pick!
 

Named one of Publishers Weekly’s Most Anticipated Children’s and YA Books of Spring 2016
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“Condie (Matched) strikes a deep emotional chord with this coming-of-age story.” – Publishers Weekly, starred review
 
“Multiple, seemingly random details, including a family of turkey vultures that now roost outside Cedar’s window, an absurd soap opera narrative of a woman buried alive, and Leo’s quest for a trip with his father, coalesce into metaphors that help Cedar make sense of her grief and the life she now has to look forward to. Thoughtful, poetic chapter endings guide readers new to psychological depth toward meaningful connections between plot events and thematic reflections.” – BCCB
 
“A moving tale of friendship and loss. I loved these characters—I wish we could have been friends when I was a kid.” –Brandon Mull, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Fablehaven and Five Kingdoms series
 
“Ally Condie’s first middle grade book might also be my favorite out of ALL her books to date. Summerlost is a story packed with nostalgia, heart, and gorgeous prose.” – The Novel Novice
 
“A nuanced portrait of grief deeply grounded in the middle-school mind-set.” – Booklist
 
“Honest, lovely, and sad.” – Kirkus Reviews
 
“A sweet, heartfelt story.” – School Library Journal
 
“Achingly good.” – Summer Laurie, Books Inc.

A Letter from the Author: Ally Condie
Dear Readers,
 
I think most of us have had our hearts broken. Sometimes we can see it coming, and sometimes it comes down with the unexpected force of a sudden gale of wind or a rising of waters that we thought were still and safe. Loss is universal to human experience, but the way we each feel and recover is one of the most personal things we do.
 
In Summerlost, Cedar is dealing with the loss of her father and younger brother. And my intent was to show how hard their deaths are for her. But this is also a book about the healing power of friendship. Most of us have been broken-hearted; I hope that most of us have also discovered the miracle of friendships that were just what we needed. Cedar and Leo’s friendship is based on someone I met when I was twelve. Like Leo, my friend was fun and liked to enlist me in crazy adventures (although we never gave a secret guided tour of our town the way they do in Summerlost). And, like Leo, he thought I was wonderful and of worth at a time when I needed it most.
 
SUMMERLOST is my attempt to pay tribute both to the pain we feel and the friendships that save us. Thank you so much for supporting this book, and for your willingness to give Cedar’s story a try. I hope it makes you think of a wonderful friend of your own, whether that is someone you met in the pages of a favorite book or outside, in the world where it is often hard and beautiful to live.
 
Best wishes and happy reading always,
Ally Condie


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Lisa Marie Schinski $25 Book Blast Giveaway

3/28/2016

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BeachBoundBooks is pleased to be coordinating a Book Blast for two charming books by Lisa Marie Schinski, That'th what I thaid! & The Sore Prickly Bear. The blast will run March 28-30, 2016.

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About the Books

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Title: The Sore Prickly Bear
Author: Lisa Marie Schinski
Genre: Children's Picture Book
Number of Pages: 30
Summary: Fuzzy has a very bad day that keeps getting worse. He is faced with many challenges and doesn't understand why these things are happening to him. Everyone has had a bad day, week, month or even years. He will make you laugh because everyone can relate to Fuzzy in some way. Things always have a way of working out in the end and sometimes even better than it was before!

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Title: That'th what I thaid!: R's and S's
Author: Lisa Marie Schinski
Illustrator: Lauren Panco
Genre: Children's Picture Book
Number of Pages: 32
Summary: Stitchie is a happy bunny that is having a hard time saying her R's and S's. She thinks her friends are making fun of her but they just laugh because they think it sounds funny. They love Stitchie, and in the end, Stitchie practices and meets the best teacher who helps her says her R's and S's perfectly. She runs into the woods to share with her friends how far she has come!!

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About the Author: Lisa Marie Schinski

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I was born and raised in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. I currently reside in King of Prussia. I wrote the story about the Sore Prickly Bear when I was 8 years old. My teacher, Mrs. Ulrich encouraged me to write and also gave me the young author's award. I found this book after my mom passed away last year. I had a great childhood but when I wrote this book, my parents got divorced, we moved and I changed schools. A lot of changes for an 8 year old. So I guess I felt like Fuzzy.

Around October 2015, I took the book into work to show my friends because this past year and a half has been very hard for me and my family. I knew when I showed my friends, they would laugh and cry because my life was again Fuzzy's. My friends, Denice, Dee, Candace, Rick, Gina, Tara, Nancy, Tamara and Gina encouraged me to publish this book. So here I am!

I am now 46 years old. I have a great job, great friends, and great family. But there are still days that feel very bad and very unfair.

My goal for publishing this book is to help children understand that bad things happen and bad days happen. But when we have friends and family in our life to help us laugh at ourselves, we can heal and move forward. Everyone has a bad day, week, month or even years. My dream is to share this story for children to know they are not alone and everyone has a bad day.

I am so grateful for my family and friends.

"That'th what I thaid" was published in February 2016. Lauren Panco inspired me to write this story. It is for children who have a hard time with their R's and S's. I think many of us have! I want children to know it's ok to sound different and with practice, it changes. Don't let anyone make fun of you. We are all perfect the way we are!

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Leave a Mark by Stephanie Fournet Excerpt Blitz

3/23/2016

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Leave a Mark by Stephanie Fournet | Excerpt Blitz | JenHalliganPR.com

I'm excited to help reveal an excerpt from Stephanie Fournet's upcoming contemporary romance, LEAVE A MARK! Check out the book below, along with the teaser excerpt, and be sure to enter the giveaway!

Leave a Mark

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by Stephanie Fournet Publisher: Blue Tulip Publishing Release Date: April 28, 2016

Dyed, pierced, and covered in tattoos, Wren Blanchard is the exact opposite of everything Dr. Lee Hawthorne thought he wanted. His residency is almost finished. With the perfect job, the beautiful house, and the polished girlfriend, he knows he should be happy, yet he isn't. But once Wren lands in his ER with her sharp tongue and artist’s soul, she leaves a mark on him that just won’t fade. Wren knows the good doctor is way out of her league. To people like him, she's a circus freak. Besides, she's not the type to get hung up on guys, especially ones with midnight blue eyes—ones who know all about antiques, crack bad jokes, and love Joss Whedon. No. She doesn't need that. After all, she has friends, a psychotic cat, and a promising career as one of the best tattoo artists in town. And it’s enough. Really, it is. Or it would be if Lee weren’t there every time she turned around. One kiss seals their fate. Their attraction is undeniable--but Wren’s past is full of ghosts. Is their bond strong enough for a solid future? Or will their new relationship crumble beneath the weight of all she carries? Goodreads

Excerpt from Leave a Mark

She studied him for a moment. “Are you still in your residency?” The question surprised him. “Yes. Is it that obvious?” Her startled laughter was the only answer he needed. And Lee wanted to hear it again — even if she laughed at him. “I mean, I’m licensed. It’s not like I just have my learner’s permit or anything.” It was a bad joke. An awful joke, but it worked because she kept laughing. Her laughter was a mix of high and low notes, like a handbell choir. And like music, he could feel it in his chest. “That’s not what I meant,” she said, her smile untamed. “You just look really young, and I’ve heard that residents have — like — negative time.” He gave her a helpless grin. “Negative time. That’s about right. Who told you that?” Her smile demurred. “One of my clients.” “One of your clients is a resident?” His curiosity pounced. Did he know someone who was secretly covered in Wren’s work? “Who?” She shook her head, but her smile never failed. “I don’t tat and tell. Tattooing is very personal. If someone wants you to see their work, you’ll see it. But I don’t talk about my clients.” Even though he was the one asking, Lee liked that she wouldn’t answer. “You don’t talk about them at all?” Wren raised and dropped her right shoulder in a half shrug, but she still smiled at him. “Well, I don’t identify them.” Her voice softened, but Lee thought he heard a touch of pride. “I’ll talk about the artwork, or I’ll retell a funny story someone told me while I worked on them, but I don’t go around talking about who was in my parlor.” “That’s cool,” he managed, even though it was more than cool. After seeing her artwork on the walls of her apartment, he already respected her as a professional, but she clearly had integrity on top of talent. He wanted to know more, but more than anything, Lee wanted her to keep talking. “What kind of tats did you do today?” Her smile grew, and again her cheeks colored. He found his eye drawn to the translucent skin below her cheekbones. Wren’s fair complexion was an alluring contrast to her black and blue hair, but when she blushed, Lee found it impossible to look away. “Well, let’s see…” Her green eyes swiveled to the ceiling as she recounted. “I did a fleur-de-lis for this girl who turned eighteen today. I inked a Captain America shield on this guy’s bicep—” Lee laughed, not so much about the tattoo choice, but at the look of amusement in her eyes. “Yeah, he was definitely an Avengers fan... Um…” She paused to tally on her fingers. “…I touched up a Celtic knot for a lady, and I worked on a larger piece for one of my regulars.” “What was it?” Lee asked, intrigued with the way her face softened when she thought about her work. “Oh, it’s a dragon. Pretty big.” Wren drew a serpentine shape across her chest. “A piece like that needs to be worked on in stages, so we did some of the shading today.” He had more questions. He could have stood there listening to her all night, but the rational part of his brain told him to give it a rest. They were in the middle of the grocery store. If he wanted to talk to her more, he should ask her out for coffee. But you can’t ask her out. You’re seeing someone. “You’re really talented. I’m sure you stay pretty busy. You seem…” He couldn’t find the words for what he wanted to say. He wanted to tell her that she seemed like the kind of person he could talk to — listen to — for hours. And that he would’ve liked the chance. That she was special, and he knew it. “…you seem perfect — I mean... you are unique.” He didn’t question why she stared at him with unblinking eyes. What the hell had he just said? She was perfect? Who talked like that? But in the seconds after he’d blurted out the words, he watched her eyes light with a smile — a surprised and genuine smile, and he realized he didn’t regret the words at all. “Um... thank you?” What had been pink on her cheeks was now scarlet, and Lee thought he might have turned a little pink, too. “I should let you get back to your shopping,” he said, clearing his throat. He didn’t want to walk away. Maybe if he just stood there, she’d leave first, and he’d be able to watch her go. “Yeah…” She didn’t move. Neither of them moved. “…yeah, I should go.” “It was great running into you,” he said in a rush. “I’m glad you are feeling better.” “It was nice running into you, too, Dr.—” “Lee,” he interjected. She bit her lip and smiled. “Lee,” she said with a nod. “It was so nice, Lee.” It was selfish. He’d made her say his name and, again, as he knew he would, he felt a stirring — like fingers running down his sternum. He’d never liked the sound of his name so much. “Wren,” he said with a nod, liking the feel of her name on his tongue even more. “Goodnight.” She turned and left him.

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About the Author

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Stephanie Fournet, author of Fall Semester, Legacy, and Butterfly Ginger, lives in Lafayette, Louisiana—not far from the Saint Streets where her novels are set. She shares her home with her husband John and her daughter Hannah, their needy dogs Gladys and Mabel, and an immortal blue finch named Baby Blue. When she isn’t writing romance novels, she is usually helping students get into college or running. She loves hearing from fans, so look for her on Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, and stephaniefournet.com.

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Book Spotlight: Fairalon by T.J. Roberts

3/22/2016

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About the Book

Title: Fairalon
Author: T.J. Roberts
Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy
Number of Pages: 272
Synopsis: It’s not easy being eleven. 

It’s not easy being the new kid, in a new town, especially in a house with so many strange memories. 

When you’re different, when you see things that other people don’t see, what do you do? When you have no friends and everyone thinks you’re weird, who can you tell? 

Iris uncovers her own strange past and learns that anything is possible if you believe in yourself. 

Come with Iris and find yourself in the magical world of Fairalon. 

Fairalon explores themes of trust, loneliness, friendship, and self-reliance with a sprinkle of budding romance. 


Fairalon is a MG/YA fantasy novel with 30 full color illustrations. 

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T.J. Roberts is a husband and father of three daughters, founder of two companies, web site developer, programmer, vocational specialist, child & family therapist, crisis intervention specialist, 3d illustrator / animation student, and dog lover.

T.J. holds a master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.

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Two Brothers: Species by Sofia Diana Gabel Book Tour

3/22/2016

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About the Book
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YA Sc- Fi
The third and final book in the Ramtalan Triology brings Argus and Tai Dachel to a critical juncture in their lives. Struggling to maintain some sort of normalcy, the boys soon discover that they’ll never be the same and those around them, including Argus’s girlfriend Lola, are in danger from the Invaders and the government agency AURA. With enhanced abilities, Argus has to come to grips with being different from his brother, and being an enemy to the Ramtalans he thought were his friends. When hyper-intelligent, powerful Argustine Lenox and his sister, Galena, threaten to cleanse the Earth of humans and New Breeds, Argus and Tai have a difficult decision to make. Which side do they join? The Invaders accept him, while the Settler Ramtalans consider him dangerous. As if that’s not enough, Argus is on the brink of adulthood and must choose what sort of man he wants to be; defiant, compassionate, strong or all three. Nothing will matter though if he can’t save the Earth.

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Born in Sydney, Australia, I moved with my family to the United States when I was only four. Home wasn’t settled for a long time and included living in Toronto, Canada; Henrietta and Buffalo, New York; Northridge, Southern California; a short stint back in Sydney, Australia; Reno, Nevada; Dallas, Texas; Daytona Beach, Florida, with an eventual semi-settled life in Ojai and Ventura, Southern California as a single parent to my three daughters.Perhaps the unsettled partial nomadic lifestyle is the reason I love to travel. Moving around and travelling to different countries are adventures which serve as potential settings and plots for stories. I’m a multi-genre fiction writer, with degrees in environmental science and archaeology, and coursework in creative writing and criminal justice. This has all helped in developing stories
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When not glued to my desk writing or researching, I love spending time with my family and hairless Sphynx cats. Writing is a true passion, born from a love of the written word and how those words can transport the reader to different places or worlds and deliver them back to reality, safe and sound.

Contact Information

Website: www.sofiadianagabel.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sofiadianagabel
Blog: http://approachablefiction.blogspot.com/
Any Others: Twitter: @sofiadianagabel 

Purchase Links 
Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Two-Brothers-Species-Ramtalan-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B01BO97MH4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1456941179&sr=8-1&keywords=two+brothers%3A+species

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/two-brothers-sofia-diana-gabel/1123402812?ean=2940157914509
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As the Sun Rises by Nathan Smith Blog Tour Giveaway

3/21/2016

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About the Book

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TITLE: As the Sun Rises
RELEASE DATE: February 1, 2016
AUTHOR: Nathan Smith
GENRE: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
PAGE COUNT: 191 
ISBN: 978-1523276813 
IMPRINT: White Stag
SYNOPSIS: A dying man pulls himself across the Sahara Desert. His only company, a talking macaw. And his only reason to continue, love. Somewhere across this desert is the girl who is worth everything to him.
 
Flash back to the man’s childhood. He and his parents live in Guatemala City during the 1980s where there is talk of a communist rebellion in the jungle, and the whispers have reached the United States.
 
Events force the boy and his mother to return to their ancestral home, a Mayan village deep in the jungle where rebels hide. During this time, the boy grows into a young man and falls in love with a girl who to him is worth everything. But then the genocides, funded by the United States, find their village. 
 
BOOK PAGE: http://ravenswoodpublishing.com/bookpages/asthesunrises.html

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I became passionate about two things that would shape the course of my life when I was still in High School. The first was writing. And the second was Jesus. I loved writing and still do. There's something about story and the mechanics of language that fascinate me. It wasn't long after discovering my love for literature that I found something greater. When I was seventeen, I spent two weeks in Brazil. In an unfinished church there, I experienced God in a way I never had before. I soon realized serving Jesus was what there was for me in life. That it was what I was meant to do. I went to college, eventually dropped out in the pursuit of God, and then a year later reenrolled. During all this time, I wrote. I wanted to create a beautiful story that somehow honored God. That was how my book As the Sun Rises came to be.
 
I currently serve as a Youth and Children’s Pastor in North Carolina and my book As the Sun Rises is slated to come out February 2016.
 
EMAIL: nathan.smith.051@gmail.com
 
AUTHOR LINKS: http://www.nathansmithwriting.com, http://www.twitter.com/nathanswriting, http://www.nathansmithwriting.svbtle.com
 
AMAZON US: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B46B2IM
 
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