I would like to wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas wherever you are. May the food be tastier and lights be brighter, the holidays super-wonderful!
From me and my two lovelies!
From me and my two lovelies!
Merry Christmas
Monday, 24 December 2012
Saturday, 22 December 2012
Blissful Lies Blog tour stop + Giveaway
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Blissful Lies
Book Summary:
Amazon
buy link ($15.00):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0985048832?tag=tributebooks-20
Barnes and Noble buy link ($15.00):
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/blissful-lies-jennifer-brown-thomas/1110455024
Kindle buy link ($8.99):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007XZJ8LC?tag=tributebooks-20
Nook buy link ($9.99):
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/blissful-lies-jennifer-brown-thomas/1110455024?ean=2940014462907
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0985048832?tag=tributebooks-20
Barnes and Noble buy link ($15.00):
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/blissful-lies-jennifer-brown-thomas/1110455024
Kindle buy link ($8.99):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007XZJ8LC?tag=tributebooks-20
Nook buy link ($9.99):
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/blissful-lies-jennifer-brown-thomas/1110455024?ean=2940014462907
My Thoughts:
Thank you Tribute Books Tours for the review copy.
The book started out well the first few pages. But then suddenly I couldn't connect with the characters. For some reason I was confused about their ages. At some point I wondered who Parker's mother way. I felt there were too many characters for me to keep up who was who, especially when they were all in the same room.
Later on I was able to connect who was who, and that was the point Addison and Jackson were having an affair. I would say this was a 'middle' story for me and give it 3 stars. I really look forward to reading more from Jennifer Brown Thomas.
Jennifer
Brown Thomas's Bio:
At just 25 years old, Jennifer Brown-Thomas is a
celebrated book author and movie director. Her first novel, Blissful Lies,
combines both of her passions.At the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, she presented Blissful Lies (the movie) starring Emmy award winning actress, Leann Hunley. YTINIFNI Pictures is working to bring the film to DVD and on-demand television this spring.
Jennifer is a married, Texas Christian University graduate and mother of one. Her newest venture, LBT Enterprises, is set to launch a fragrance, a children's clothing line and more.
Watch for more novels from Jennifer - the next on its way is Vindictive Grounds. In February, Jennifer will begin directing the film version of this novel. She says, "It definitely has more of the explicit sexual contact comparable to Fifty Shades of Grey
Jennifer Brown-Thomas's Web Site:
http://www.jenniferbrownthomas.com/
Jennifer Brown-Thomas's Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/JenniferBrownThomas
Jennifer Brown-Thomas's Twitter:
http://twitter.com/jennythomas10
Jennifer Brown-Thomas's Blog:
http://blissfullycouture.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Brown-Thomas's Goodreads:
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6421313.JENNIFER_BROWN_THOMAS
Blissful Lies Goodreads:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15867068-blissful-lies
Blissful Lies (the movie) web site:
http://blissfullies.com/
Blissful Lies (the movie) Twitter:
http://www.twitter.com/TheBlissfulLies
Blissful Lies (the movie) IMDB:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1939656/
Tribute Books Blog Tours Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tribute-Books-Blog-Tours/242431245775186
Blissful Lies blog tour site:
http://blissful-lies.blogspot.com/
Movie Trailer
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Thursday, 20 December 2012
Rita Aren's "The Obvious Game" Cover reveal + Giveaway
Hello friends,
Well today I have another cover reveal for you from a fellow Inkspeller, Rita Arens. The blurb is quite simple, and intruiging. Makes me want to grab this book and read on to see what it's all about. I really love the cover as well. Can't wait to read the book.:) Would you like to win a copy of The Obvious Game? There's a rafflecopter at the end of this post. Without further ado, may I present....
“Everyone trusted me back then. Good old, dependable Diana. Which is why most people didn’t notice at first.”
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Well today I have another cover reveal for you from a fellow Inkspeller, Rita Arens. The blurb is quite simple, and intruiging. Makes me want to grab this book and read on to see what it's all about. I really love the cover as well. Can't wait to read the book.:) Would you like to win a copy of The Obvious Game? There's a rafflecopter at the end of this post. Without further ado, may I present....
“Everyone trusted me back then. Good old, dependable Diana. Which is why most people didn’t notice at first.”
Blurb:
"Your shirt is yellow."
"Your eyes are blue."
"You have to stop running away from your problems."
"You're too skinny."
Fifteen-year-old Diana Keller accidentally begins teaching The Obvious Game to new kid Jesse on his sixteenth birthday. As their relationship deepens, Diana avoids Jesse's past with her own secrets -- which she'll protect at any cost
"Your eyes are blue."
"You have to stop running away from your problems."
"You're too skinny."
Fifteen-year-old Diana Keller accidentally begins teaching The Obvious Game to new kid Jesse on his sixteenth birthday. As their relationship deepens, Diana avoids Jesse's past with her own secrets -- which she'll protect at any cost
Praise for The Obvious Game:
“I couldn’t put down The Obvious Game. Arens perfectly captures the hunger, pain and uncertainty of adolescence.” -- Ann Napolitano, author of A GOOD HARD LOOK and WITHIN ARM'S REACH
"THE OBVIOUS GAME is a fearless, honest, and intense look into the psychology of anorexia. The characters—especially Diana--are so natural and emotionally authentic that you’ll find yourself yelling at the page even as you’re compelled to turn it." -- Coert Voorhees, author of LUCKY FOOLS and THE BROTHERS TORRES
"Let’s be clear about one thing: there’s nothing obvious about The Obvious Game. Arens has written a moving, sometimes heart-breaking story about one girl’s attempt to control the uncontrollable. You can’t help but relate to Diana and her struggles as you delve into this gem of a novel." -- Risa Green, author of THE SECRET SOCIETY OF THE PINK CRYSTAL BALL
“I couldn’t put down The Obvious Game. Arens perfectly captures the hunger, pain and uncertainty of adolescence.” -- Ann Napolitano, author of A GOOD HARD LOOK and WITHIN ARM'S REACH
"THE OBVIOUS GAME is a fearless, honest, and intense look into the psychology of anorexia. The characters—especially Diana--are so natural and emotionally authentic that you’ll find yourself yelling at the page even as you’re compelled to turn it." -- Coert Voorhees, author of LUCKY FOOLS and THE BROTHERS TORRES
"Let’s be clear about one thing: there’s nothing obvious about The Obvious Game. Arens has written a moving, sometimes heart-breaking story about one girl’s attempt to control the uncontrollable. You can’t help but relate to Diana and her struggles as you delve into this gem of a novel." -- Risa Green, author of THE SECRET SOCIETY OF THE PINK CRYSTAL BALL
About the author:
Rita Arens is the author of The Obvious Game and the editor of the award-winning parenting anthology Sleep Is for the Weak. She writes the popular blog Surrender, Dorothy (www.surrenderdorothyblog.com) and lives in Kansas City with her husband and daughter. The Obvious Game is her first young adult novel. She is at work on a second.
Rita has been a featured speaker at BlogHer 2012, BEA Bloggers Conference 2012, BlogHer Writers 2011, BlogHer 2011, Blissdom 2011, Alt Summit 2010, BlogHer 2010, BlogHer 2008 and BlogHer 2009, the 2008 Kansas City Literary Festival and 2009 Chicks Who Click and appeared on the Walt Bodine Show in 2008.
She’s been quoted by Bloomberg Businessweek, The Associated Press, Forbes Woman, the Wall Street Journal, Businessweek and Businessweek Online and featured in Breathe magazine, Get Your Biz Savvy, The Kansas City Star (archived material available on request), Today Moms (Today Show blog) and Ink KC.
Website/blog: http://www.surrenderdorothyblog.com or http://www.ritaarens.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ritaarens
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rita.arens
BlogHer: http://www.blogher.com/member/rita-arens
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=4048495&trk=tab_pro
Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/ritajarens/
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B002KRLEHE Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1371209.Rita_Arens
She’s been quoted by Bloomberg Businessweek, The Associated Press, Forbes Woman, the Wall Street Journal, Businessweek and Businessweek Online and featured in Breathe magazine, Get Your Biz Savvy, The Kansas City Star (archived material available on request), Today Moms (Today Show blog) and Ink KC.
Website/blog: http://www.surrenderdorothyblog.com or http://www.ritaarens.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ritaarens
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rita.arens
BlogHer: http://www.blogher.com/member/rita-arens
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=4048495&trk=tab_pro
Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/ritajarens/
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B002KRLEHE Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1371209.Rita_Arens
Book Information:
Publisher: Inkspell Publishing
Release Date: Feb 7th, 2013
ISBN: 978-0-9856562-7-0 (ebook), 978-0-9856562-8-7 (Paperback)
Paperback Price: $13.99
Kindle: $4.99
To be available at all major online outlets: Amazon, B&N, The Book Depository
Pre-order now at Inkspell Publishing Website at a special discount of 30% on both paperback and ebook!
Publisher: Inkspell Publishing
Release Date: Feb 7th, 2013
ISBN: 978-0-9856562-7-0 (ebook), 978-0-9856562-8-7 (Paperback)
Paperback Price: $13.99
Kindle: $4.99
To be available at all major online outlets: Amazon, B&N, The Book Depository
Pre-order now at Inkspell Publishing Website at a special discount of 30% on both paperback and ebook!
Tuesday, 18 December 2012
Priya Kanaparti's The Dracian Legacy cover reveal
Hi Friends! Today I have a cover reveal for you, and I tell you, it's gorgeous! My critique partner, Priya Kanaparti's YA paranormal fantasy romance, The Dracian Legacy, will be released February 14th, 2013. In celebration of this cover reveal, Priya is giving away some ebooks. To enter, just scroll down to the end of this post. But first, may I present....
Book Title: The Dracian Legacy - Book 1 (Dracian Legacy Trilogy)
Genre: YA Paranormal Fantasy Romance
Release Date: February 14th, 2013
Blurb:
Ren and Axel are caught between two powerful magical races: one destined to end the bloodshed, the other out for vengeance.
Seventeen-year-old Ren Pernell is prophesied to end the war between the Dracians and the Telalians. So when a Dracian, Axel Knight, is sent to find and bring back the prophesied one before she turns eighteen and Telalians discover of her existence, unexpected sparks start to fly between the two. Once Ren finds the truth behind Axel’s arrival, she wants everything to do with him and nothing to do with his mission.
Things prove to be difficult as Ren’s life is constantly threatened by forces that are beyond her control, including the leader of the Telalians.
With the clock ticking and Ren’s life in jeopardy, it is no longer just a mission for Axel. It becomes a personal endeavor to save the only one he’s ever loved. In a heart racing ending, they must find a way to evade the preordained war that won’t also end Ren’s life.
Cover designed by: Regina Wamba at maeidesign.com
Blog Tour Dates: February 12th, 2013 through March 15th, 2013
Availability: E-book and print format through self-publish
Count Word: 85,000
About the author:
Priya Kanaparti was born in India, grew up in Detroit, and is now living in Boise, ID. She attended Wayne State University for her undergrad degree in Bachelor of Science in Biology, and University of Phoenix for her Masters in Business Administration. Priya works as a project manager in software field during the day and lives in the world of her characters during the nights and weekends. She had found the love for reading and writing early this year, when she stayed home with her year old and needed something to occupy those 'downtime' hours.
She loves playing tennis on a good summer day and chess during the cold winters, but reading and writing has become a year round hobby.
She lives in Boise with her husband, son and a Yorkie. Dracian Legacy is her debut novel.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/pkanaparti
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
Goodreads Author Page: http://www.goodreads.com/
Goodreads Dracian Legacy: http://www.goodreads.com/book/
Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/
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Book Title: The Dracian Legacy - Book 1 (Dracian Legacy Trilogy)
Genre: YA Paranormal Fantasy Romance
Release Date: February 14th, 2013
Blurb:
Ren and Axel are caught between two powerful magical races: one destined to end the bloodshed, the other out for vengeance.
Seventeen-year-old Ren Pernell is prophesied to end the war between the Dracians and the Telalians. So when a Dracian, Axel Knight, is sent to find and bring back the prophesied one before she turns eighteen and Telalians discover of her existence, unexpected sparks start to fly between the two. Once Ren finds the truth behind Axel’s arrival, she wants everything to do with him and nothing to do with his mission.
Things prove to be difficult as Ren’s life is constantly threatened by forces that are beyond her control, including the leader of the Telalians.
With the clock ticking and Ren’s life in jeopardy, it is no longer just a mission for Axel. It becomes a personal endeavor to save the only one he’s ever loved. In a heart racing ending, they must find a way to evade the preordained war that won’t also end Ren’s life.
Cover designed by: Regina Wamba at maeidesign.com
Blog Tour Dates: February 12th, 2013 through March 15th, 2013
Availability: E-book and print format through self-publish
Count Word: 85,000
About the author:
Priya Kanaparti was born in India, grew up in Detroit, and is now living in Boise, ID. She attended Wayne State University for her undergrad degree in Bachelor of Science in Biology, and University of Phoenix for her Masters in Business Administration. Priya works as a project manager in software field during the day and lives in the world of her characters during the nights and weekends. She had found the love for reading and writing early this year, when she stayed home with her year old and needed something to occupy those 'downtime' hours.
She loves playing tennis on a good summer day and chess during the cold winters, but reading and writing has become a year round hobby.
She lives in Boise with her husband, son and a Yorkie. Dracian Legacy is her debut novel.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/pkanaparti
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
Goodreads Author Page: http://www.goodreads.com/
Goodreads Dracian Legacy: http://www.goodreads.com/book/
Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/
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