Storm Force and *Finally* My review!

I am back again!Another episode is releasing for the Storm Force book. Plus I’ve FINALLY got my review- a whole one! For the newbies-if you hadn’t heard, one of my favorite stalkees has this really cool thing going on! She took a spin off of her totally cool Penton Legacy trilogy and is doing a mini series type thing for books! I totally think this is just fantastic ! It’s like watching a tv series but in book form. Every week or two, a new part comes out! so now, lemme show you some goodies… PS, don’t forget to keep coming back for more in each episode released.

Storm Force
Omega Force Serial
Susannah Sandlin
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Montlake Romance
Date of Publication: March 19, 2013, in serial form for Kindle; July 9, 2013, in print, digital, and audio.
ISBN: 978-1477807576
ASIN: B00BI0M8OM
Word Count: approx. 90,000

AMAZON

BookDescription:
As leader of the elite counter-terrorism team Omega Force, former army ranger Jack “Kell” Kellison is always focused on getting the job done. So when a Houston high-rise is bombed and the governor killed or missing, Kell’s mission is clear: infiltrate the group suspected of the bombing and neutralize the threat by any means necessary.

But once Kell meets beautiful chief suspect Mori Chastaine, he realizes there’s more to this case than meets the eye. And more to Mori than any man—any human man—could imagine.

Mori Chastaine is running out of options. Suspected for a crime she didn’t commit, forced into a marriage she doesn’t want, she sees no escape—until Kell walks through her door. A lifetime hiding her true nature warns her Kell might not be who he seems. But he could be the only one able to help save more innocent humans from becoming pawns in an ancient paranormal power play. If Mori reveals her secret, will Kell join her fight? Or will she become his next target?

Release Schedule

Storm Force is being released as a serial, so the entire book will not be available until after July 9. The first episode is being released on Amazon March 19.

For $1.99 people can buy the book and get new episodes every two weeks between March 19 and July 9 at no extra cost. The price will go up on July 9 when it’s released as a full length novel in digital, print, and audio formats.

**new schedule**

New Episode Release Schedule for Storm Force

March 19–episode 1

March 26–episode 2

April 2–episode 3

April 9–episode 4

April 16–episode 5

April 23–episode 6

April 30–episode 7

May 7–episode 8

May 14–episode 9

The release date for the complete book remains July 9.

My Review:

I am going to start with this… Ms Susannah, how the hell do you come up with your bad guys!! I mean seriously! This one pretty much tops the scariest one you’ve written so far- and you know I stalk you and all your books!! Ok, back to the review. This one is quite the interesting story. I think my favorite part is the fact that there is a lonely human surrounded by all kinds of shifters. This is really competing for one of my favorites written by this author! I also think I have a new book boyfriend… which I will now have to explain to Jake and Will HA!

The two main characters are Kell and Mori. I’ll go with Kell first. Jack Kellison is an elite Ranger veteran. He’s been on tours to the “Sand Box” and lead teams on special missions. So, when he gets the chance to lead a “special” elite team, along with his best friends from his former team, and not be put on desk duty after a serious injury, he jumps at the chance. Except… he so did not bargain for everything that came with this mission, especially Mori!

Mori is a head of an environmental activist group. All of a sudden her life is turned upside down when someone implicates her as a terrorist and bomber and kidnapper. It’s crazy the things this poor girl has to go through. She has the absolute WORST family in the world. I would love a chance of some alone time with them Plus, she’s got some serious secrets, and even though Kell knows she isn’t guilty of the bombing, he certainly knows she’s guilty of something- he just has NO idea what. That was my favorite part. Kell is quite the over protective caveman, Mori is a slight martyr… It made for a whirl wind ride of fantastic.

My entire favorite part of the book was the side characters. Nik is going to be MINE!! Since I somehow can’t have Jake or Will… *SIGH*…. I will try really hard for Nik…. I really don’t think I stand a chance with Archer after that ending as well Robin is my all time favorite character! She has me crying I was laughing so hard. She has my favorite attitude, with a kick ass heroine confindence, and an all time sense of humor. Plus, her “other” is just cool I REALLLLLLY hope that this is not going to be the end, as I want a WHOLE lot more from this series!!

Ms Sandlin is a FANTASTIC author. She puts the perfect amount of action, romance, mystery and paranormal in all of her books to allow it to be in each category. It’s also well planned. The bad guys are stunningly scary!! I mean seriously, you made your bad guy DO THAT!!!! I am still shivering from that moment. Wow. I was open jawed, shocked! You are a serious mastermind of bad guys! HA! I am not sure how else to tell you that she is a wonderful writer, other than to tell you to get her books! This one especially! A MAGNIFICENT WOLFISH SCARY 5 PAWS!!!

About the Author:

Susannah Sandlin is the author of paranormal romance set in the Deep South, where there are always things that go bump in the night. A journalist by day, Susannah grew up in Alabama reading the gothic novels of Susan Howatch and the horror fantasy of Stephen King. (Um…it is fantasy, right?) The combination of Howatch and King
probably explains a lot. Currently a resident of Auburn, Alabama, Susannah has also lived in Illinois, Texas, California, and Louisiana.

Website: http://www.susannahsandlin.com

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/susannahsandlin

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susannahsandlin

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5828129.Susannah_Sandlin

Indie Bound: http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781612183541

Giveaways: I’ve Picked my winner from all of the posts so far… SO… CONGRATS CATHERINE T!! You should have received my email. If you haven’t you should email me ASAP or I’ll have to pick a new winner And to be fair, I literally put every name every time you commented into a big bowl and picked one. HAHAHA since I wanted to be fun this time

I hope you guys are as pumped up as me! GOOD LUCK everyone! And of course, thanks to Ms Susannah who is just made of awesome and Ms Roxanne at Bewitching Book Tours who let me beg for a ton of stops for this tour! Happy Reading everyone! Later Gators!!

Lucid Release Day Preview w Giveaway

Happy ALMOST release day! HA! I got’cha I wanted to let everyone know that tomorrow this book will be live and I wanted you guys to see it and check it out. The author is so sweet, and when she emailed me, I just had to say yes So let me show you!

Title: Lucid
Author: Natalie Roers
Author web site: http://jointhelucid.com/
Publisher: Twilight Times Books
url: http://twilighttimesbooks.com/
Genre: paranormal fantasy
*Print ISBN: 978-1-60619-027-2
Format: 5.5×8.5 trade paperback; 168 pages; $15.95 USD
*eBook ISBN: 978-1-60619-026-5; $6.50 USD
Format: ebook in pdf, ePub, Kindle, Mobi, PRC, etc.
Distributors: Amazon Kindle; Apple iBookstore; BN.com Nook; Kobo Books; OmniLit; Sony eBookstore, etc
Release date: May 15, 2013 ebook; July 15, 2013 print
Price: $15.95
Size: 5.5 x 8.5
Pages: 168

Chapter excerpt:
http://twilighttimesbooks.com/Lucid_ch1.html

Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/Lucid-ebook/dp/B00CQ8C6GK/

*Note* I am putting the amazon link because right now, with the release day tomorrow, it’s on sale for $4.99 AND ALSO, the author is donating some of the proceeds to anti-bullying charities.

Promo blurb:
Disfigured at birth and ostracized at school, Travis Hunter dreams of acceptance and secretly yearns for the affection of a beautiful young woman named Corrine. When a mysterious doctor promises to help Travis through something called lucid dreaming, Travis gets more than he ever bargained for and soon finds himself learning the secrets of love and life in a fantastic unconscious world.

My Review:

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Author Interview:

First, tell me a little about your book and why you wanted to write this particular story….
I’m a perpetual daydreamer. This idea popped up while I was driving home from the grocery store about five years ago. It was in the back of my head for a few years until one day I just said, “Stop thinking about this thing and write it!”

Do you recall how your interest in writing originated or did you always just know?

That’s a funny question. I did know subconsciously, but it took someone telling me I could. I’ve always loved reading. As a child I remember being assigned to write a book in my first grade class. They meant a children’s book, but I didn’t read those so I wrote the first chapter of a murder mystery novel instead. The teachers loved it, but the kids made fun of me and I was embarrassed about what I had written. It’s sad how you can let reaction from peers stifle you.
In college I studied Mass Communications and ended up as a television journalist. Although I wrote every day, I never considered myself a writer. It’s more about telling a story through video and pictures when you’re in television. I told stories, but not in the classic way I considered a writer would do. When I came up with the idea for Lucid, I told a friend of mine who was a screenwriter. I tried to give the idea to HIM. He looked at me like I had two heads and said, “I love it, but why on earth would I write it? You’re the writer. You write every day for a living!” That’s when it clicked. That’s when I realized I could really do this.

What inspired you to write your first book and what was it?

This is the first piece of fiction I have ever written…well not counting that first grade assignment;) I’m hooked now and am about halfway through my second novel. That one will be very dark and definitely only for adults.

Are experiences based on someone you know, or events in your own life?

Every character in Lucid, except the cruel ones, are me at different points in my life. I’ve been bullied. I’ve been put on a pedestal for no good reason. I’ve wanted to be seen. I’ve wanted to disappear. Yeah, the situations might be different, but the book is absolutely based on real feelings.
As for the lucid dreaming? Yes, I have had some experience with that. Can I do it on command? No. Would I love to? Yes. That’s where the idea came from.

How do you chose when/which characters die in your books?

I write a rough outline for where I want a story to go, but once I start writing it can change. I don’t fight the story and let it go where it wants to go. The outline can change as you go along. The story itself kind of dictates that. It becomes a living breathing thing that can make decisions for you.

Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest?

They’re new to me! lol. Every time I think I’ve found someone new, I find out they already have like five books out.

Who do you look up to as a writer?
Born entertainers. I like people who think about their audience and are writing for them. I’m a huge Stephen King fan. My first love was Steinbeck. I do gravitate towards dark stories with a moral. Anyone who writes a story that makes me feel while entertaining me is good in my book.

If you had to do it all over again, would you change anything in your book?

I wanted it to be a bit darker, but it’s hard to be published as a first time writer and I had to do what publishers wanted in order to get my foot in the door. The first draft of this book was much more sinister. I love how it turned out though, so I’m happy. Honestly, I guess I’ll just have to wait to see the reviews to answer that question.

Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing?

I find the banter between characters very simple, but agonize over everything else.

What book are you reading now? Or what genre? My followers love author’s opinions!

I’m totally digging self-help books for the first time in my life. Any topic. It’s good to look at yourself in the mirror or get help with personal goals now and then. We’re all works in progress.

Who designed the cover? And do you help with them?

I came up with the concept, but the cover art was/is being done by an artist named Ural Akyuz through my publisher. The font and design were done by my best friend, Heather Bragg, who is a very talented graphic designer with Bragg Media.

Did you learn anything from writing your books and what was it?

It’s so hard! Finishing a book makes you feel like the work is over, but everything after is even more work! I must have sent out thousands of queries. The editing process blew me away too. I assumed someone would edit for you. I had no idea that every word and every punctuation mark in that book would be my own. I had edit notes such as, “I hate the first chapter. Change it to show me and not tell me.” You have to have thick skin and be ready to almost write the whole thing over again once you get to editing.

If you could be one of your characters, who would you chose?

It’s a tight race between the three main characters. Most people wouldn’t assume that I most closely identify with Travis, but I do. I was a very awkward youth and always felt out of place because I didn’t like the same things that most girls my age did. I was one of those girls that blossomed overnight at an older age and then felt completely out of place in my body in a whole new way.

Are there any books you think some of us should read, just because?

Books are so personal. Read what speaks to you. Read what makes you happy.

Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers?

The idea I have readers is exciting enough! I love you! Please know that I plan to donate a portion of every dollar I make to my favorite anti-bullying organizations. Could you please help me spread the word?

About the Author:

Natalie Roers is a veteran writer, voice artist, and on-air personality. A journalist by trade, Lucid is her first work of fiction. She is busy at work on her second novel and hopes to raise money and social awareness for worthy causes with each book she writes. Natalie plans to donate a portion of every sale of LUCID to her favorite anti-bullying organizations. She lives with her husband Cory, and son Austin, in Columbia, South Carolina.

Website: http://www.jointhelucid.com/

Giveaway:

I am offering-via the lovely Ms Roers- an ebook copy! YAY! So leave a nice comment below and we’ll pick a winner!! GOOD LUCK!!

I hope you guys enjoyed today! I want to send an extra good luck and BIG THANK YOU to Ms Roers for tomorrow’s release day! It’s going to be fantastic! Happy reading and later gators!!

Ivy Granger Pychic Detective Review

Hello everyone! I am so excited to be a part of this! I am showing you my reviews for the first two books of the series today but coming up soon, I will be getting the ARC for Ghost Light and I’ll have that one too! I really like this series! So let me show you the goodies! 

Title: Ghost Light
Series: Ivy Granger #2
Author: E.J. Stevens
Imprint: Sacred Oaks Press
Release Date: July 9, 2013
ISBN: 9780984247592
Genre:  Urban Fantasy
Tagline:  Ivy Granger, psychic detective, thought she’d seen it all…until now.

Full Description:

Ivy Granger, psychic detective, thought she’d seen it all…until now.

With a vengeful lamia that only she can see on the city streets, reports of specters walking Harborsmouth cemeteries, and an angry mob of faerie clients at her office door, it’s bound to be a long night. Add in an offense against the faerie courts and a few foolish bargains and one thing is clear–Ivy Granger is in some seriously deep trouble.

Ivy Granger is back, gathering clues in the darkest shadows of downtown Harborsmouth. With the lives of multiple clients on the line, she’s in a race against time. Ivy finally has a lead to the whereabouts of the one person who can help her control her wisp abilities, but will she put the needs of her clients above her own?

If Ivy doesn’t find a solution soon, she could wind up a ghost herself.

GHOST LIGHT is the second novel in the bestselling Ivy Granger urban fantasy series by E.J. Stevens.

About the Author:

E.J. Stevens writes poetry, urban fantasy, and young adult paranormal novels.  E.J. is the author of the haunting collection of dark poetry From the Shadows, the chilling collection of paranormal poetry Shadows of Myth and Legend, the young adult paranormal Spirit Guide Series (She Smells the Dead, Spirit Storm, Legend of Witchtrot Road and Brush with Death) and the Ivy Granger urban fantasy series (Shadow Sight andBlood and Mistletoe). 

When E.J. isn’t at her writing desk she can be found blogging at From the Shadows, a paranormal book blog, or hanging out on Goodreads or Twitter.

E.J. is a graduate of the University of Maine at Farmington with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and is an active member of the Paranormal Romance Guild.  E.J. currently resides in a magical  forest on the coast of Maine where she finds daily inspiration for her writing.

Links:  Ivy Granger Series / Spirit Guide Series / Goodreads / Amazon / Twitter / Blog

 

Shadow Sight (Ivy Granger #1)

by E.J. Stevens 

Welcome to Harborsmouth, where monsters walk the streets
unseen by humans…except those with second sight, like Ivy Granger.

Some things are best left unseen…

Ivy Granger’s second sight is finally giving her life purpose. Ivy and her best friend Jinx may not be raking in the dough, but their psychic detective agency pays the bills–most of the time. Their only worry is the boredom of a slow day and the occasional crazy client–until a demon walks through their door.

Demons are never a good sign…

A demon attorney representing the water fae? Stranger things have happened. And things are about to get very, very strange as a bloodthirsty nightmare hunts the city of Harborsmouth.

There’s blood in the water…

Kelpies have a reputation for eating humans. Unfortunately, Kelpies are the clients. When an Unseelie faerie this evil stalks the waterways of your city, you have to make hard choices.

The lesser of two evils…

My Review:

Holy crap, I’ve found a new series to obsess over!! It’s got the same old paranormal characters but this is a wholly unique take. I LOVED that. It’s so much fun and it’s got such a real element feel to it. There’s so many things to make it part of so many genres as well. It’s got the mystery for sure, as you are trying to figure out who to rescues, and how to rescue them, and who to go to for help and who the real bad guy is. It’s also ubran fantasy as there’s definitely got some really cool supernatural characters. And I think the heroine is my favorite as she isn’t your usual heroine. She’s more of the damsel in distress who is willing to sacrifice herself to help everyone else.  

So, Ivy is a normal girl… except she can touch an object and see it’s past, as well as feel it. So, when someone is being hurt and she touches them, she relives it. She always wears gloves, she has a serious aversion to touch, and she lives like she’s in a bubble. She’s a smart girl, but she also has second sight, so she can see through the glamours of all the supernaturals walking around. I love that she is always asking for help. She knows she’s got no chance to do something of this magnitude on her own. She is also very real. She is always tired, she still needs to eat and pee, she has to save money to make rent and food. She is scared to death of the demon who walks into her office. You like her yet, cuz I love her. She’s also fiercely loyal and she will stand up to the big bad crazies to protect her friends even when she knows she has no chance. 

I think her roommate Jinks is ultimately hilarious. I love her role in this series. She is the perfect best friend and business partner. Madame Kaye is the seriously ancient, very powerful witch that Ivy considers a friend. She also plays a vital role. But her little friend Hobs-who lives is Md. Kaye’s kitchen, and her huge friend Marvin the Bridge Troll, are two of my favorite characters to add. They made the story so much fun! This is like a paranormal version of the breakfast club hahahaha!!! The demon is Forneus is quite the different demon. He’s definitely got the hot for Jinx, he’s kinda nice, if not a bit smelly, and he’s actually willing to do REAL deals with Ivy and Jinx. Heh, I look forward to all of these characters in the future… And wait till you meet Cffyl!!! Totally HAWT!  

The writing is fantastic. It starts out with the prologue telling you a little about their hometown. Then you proceed to learn about Ivy’s first “vision”. Poor kid. Then it’s like, woah there’s a demon in the office. Giggle. It’s a pretty nonstop crazy ride from there. The plot is awesome. The crazy scary bad guys are like freakishly scary. The emotions that come to play in here make it so real. I am all in with this new series! YES! GIMME MORE!!! I hope to see some more shape shifters, maybe a werewolf  in the future! Though with all the scary characters in here already, I’m scared to ask what kind of werewolves they would be 5 COMBUSTIBLE MYSTERIOUS FAE PAWS!! 

 

Blood and Mistletoe (Ivy Granger #1.5)

by E.J. Stevens 

Holidays are worse than a full moon for making people crazy. In Harborsmouth, where many of the residents are undead vampires or monstrous fae, the combination may prove deadly.

Ivy Granger, psychic private investigator, returns to the streets of Harborsmouth in this addition to the bestselling urban fantasy series. 

Holidays are Hell, a point driven home when a certain demon attorney returns with information regarding a series of bloody murders. Five Harborsmouth residents have been killed and every victim has one thing in common–they are fae. Whoever is killing faeries must be stopped, but they only leave one clue behind–a piece of mistletoe floating in a pool of the victim’s blood.

The holidays just got interesting. Too bad this case may drive Ivy mad before the New Year. Heck, she’ll be lucky to survive Christmas.

Blood and Mistletoe is an Ivy Granger series novella.

My Review:

This is a shorter version of an Ivy mystery. It’s no less relevant, as I about had a heart attack in this one! Dude, the bad guy in here is seriously scary! Like, I am thinking about hiding in my closet for a little while when I think about it. *shivers* I actually think this one is even better than the first one. Only because this one was a little more emotional for me. When Ivy realizes that there’s a crazy out and about killing Fae, she is seriously worried for her friends, as almost everyone is a supernatural of some sort, except for Jinx. I was really impressed with how this one played out. Plus, you get to see more of a character that had a very small role in the first book, but now I have a feeling will be a big part of this series in the future. 

Jinx also plays a more hands on role, not only as business partner but for field work. I feel really bad when she goes to help Ivy and has to experience first hand some of the horrors of how Ivy’s “gift” works. Marvin also becomes a major player. He’s become the cutest thing ever. Even the Demon Forneus is growing on me, though I am still waiting for Jinx to skewer him! HA! I also think I will forever be staying away from Mistletoe! FOREVER! Jeez. I also think Ivy is growing, not only as a character, but she is embracing her “other” self, and she is trying. She’s also getting a little more brave. I absolutely cannot wait for Ghost Light to come out soon! Everyone needs to be checking this cool new series out! AND…. I seriously hope that the ending… “it” happens! I know that’s so vague, but just read it  

5 Emotionally, mistletoe-loving, creeptastic PAWS! 

So, I really hope that you guys check this series out! And I will see you guys again-very soon for the the blog tour of Ghost Light! Enjoy! Happy Reading and later gators! 

Dog Tails Review and Spotlight

Hello everyone! A belated Happy Mother’s Day to everyone! Today I have a special little book to show you. I love emails when an author tells me they don’t think I’d read their book, but had to ask. Those are almost ALWAYS the ones I love No, it isn’t fantasy, or paranormal, or mystery, but it’s just precious!!! Today, I will be giving you a little doggie humor  Let me show you! 

Blurb:  

Meet Lola, Pudgy, and Jazzy, three canine cuties that will warm your heart and make you laugh. 

In Thank Dog It’s Friday, Lola and her human mommy, Trisha trade bodies for a day! Can they cope with their new bodies and prevent Trisha’s husband from throwing her into a mental institution? 

Pugnacious introduces Pudgy, a very pugnacious pug. She takes her job in a dog bakery very seriously and when the bakery is robbed, it’s up to her to save the day, the cash, and the canine cookies! 

In Tail of Terror, Jazzy does the unthinkable and she runs away. If she can survive the mean streets, there may be a lesson in store for her and she may make a new friend.

Dog Tails is intended for dog lovers everywhere, but even cat lovers will smile and fall in love with Lola, Pudgy, and Jazzy.

BUY LINK:  http://www.amazon.com/Dog-Tails-Humorous-Stories-ebook/dp/B007BH08ZC/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1364337764&sr=1-1&keywords=dog+tails

My Review:

Ok, fist let me say that I seriously laughed out loud the whole time I read this short book! Seriously, people were looking at me. It was the most entertaining and really cute story! Each short story is from a different dog’s perspective and I will say that the author also NAILED the personalities of each breed! Like seriously good! Ok, so without giving too much away, I am going to try to tell you some of my favorite goodies for each one. 

Lola is a hilarious Pekingese, who happens to wake up in her human’s body. This is ridiculously funny!! She is pissed, because where’s her hair, and things stink, and her bed smells funny! HAHAHA However, the sock incident is my abolute favorite moment! That and the neighbor’s ”gift” . You get to see both the dog and human’s perspectives, and you also get to see personalities with each. I seriously wanna be this dog! 

Pudgy is the completely embodiment of a Pug. I mean, she snorts, she licks the floor, she is quite active, except when it’s nap time hahahaha She also took her role of human and cookie stash when her owner’s bakery shop is robbed. Not only is she refusing to let that crazy human get away with all her cookies, but she is appalled that her human is crying- which I have found out dogs think is terribly ugly! HAHAHAHA My favorite part, the end, when Pudgy meets her new friend You will have to read to see if she saves the day  

Jazzy is exactly the reason I have ALL big dogs! hahahahaha I mean seriously, she believes she is royalty and should be treated as such. HA!! Her attitude is so much like a Japanese Chin, and they are really pretty, but LAWD that attitude! She’s never last at my house as I live on a farm, with way too much dirt, and cow poo, and mud, and all kinda dirty dogs! HAHAHA However, her story is the most uplifting, because even though she has the whole snobby attitude, she is a good girl, and what she does for that little old lady made her my hero! I was so proud! You will have to find out what happens  

The writing is perfect because it’s written like you’re reading a dog’s point of view. I LOVED IT!!! If you are any kind of dog lover, OR even just a little canine humor, pick this one up!!! It’s worth it! I’ll get my dogs on it for you Like I could give anything less that 5 HILARIOUS, DOGGIE LOVING PAWS!!! 

About the Author:

Tara Chevrestt

website:  http://tarachevrestt.weebly.com/index.html

Tara Chevrestt is a deaf woman, former aviation mechanic, dog mom, writer, and editor. You’ll never see her without her Kindle or a book within reach. As a child, she would often take a flashlight under the covers to finish the recent Nancy Drew novel when she was supposed to be sleeping.

Tara is addicted to Law & Order: SVU, has a crush on Cary Grant, laughs at her own jokes, and is constantly modifying recipes and experimenting in the kitchen. Her theme is Strong is Sexy. She writes about strong women facing obstacles—in the military, with their handicaps, or just learning to accept themselves. Her heroines can stand alone and take care of themselves, but they often find love in the process.

I really do hope you all check this one out! A big shout out and thank you to the lovely Ms Tara! Happy reading and later gators!! 

My Heven and Hell Surprise

>So earlier this week, I had my big Heven and Hell blog stop for Renegade and I told you I had a surprise… Well today is the day!! Let me show you!

First, I want you to say ooooh and YAY!!! Like I did because it’s awesome!!! Then I want you to look hard are the front cover…. See that quote right on the front? Notice anything stunningly fantastic about it? Do you…. YES THAT’S ME!!!! My first ever quote on the front of a book!! I’ve had quotes on the inside and Mr John Hundley quotes me on the back, which I was so ecstatic for! But Cam blew me away when she sent this to me last week! AND THEN I couldn’t tell anybody!! Hahahaha Cam, I will hold you in my heart of hearts for life! My only wish is for one day, you give me that story… Ya know with my hot motorcycle riding werewolf! I will personally support you in every way to gimme that! Thank you for this gift of a lifetime now let me tell you about this awesome release!

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Here is some more info about the Anthology:

The Heven & Hell Anthology features the entire collection of Heven & Hell short stories:
Before, Between, Bewitched, & Beneath. Plus never seen before bonus content:
A special excerpt from Jason (Heven's father), Rules of a Hellhound, and
a Heven & Hell yearbook – featuring cast photos, bios and more!

Title: Heven & Hell Anthology
Series: Heven and Hell
Author: Cambria Hebert
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal
Release Date: June 10, 2013
Formats: Ebook and Print

Heven & Hell Series order:
Before (#0.5)
Masquerade (#1)
Between (#1.5)
Charade (#2)
Bewitched (#2.5)
Tirade (#3)
Beneath (#3.5)
Renegade (#4)
Heven & Hell Anthology (Includes Before, Between, Bewitched, Beneath + Bonus Content)

Cambria Hebert
Author of the Heven and Hell Series and the Death Escorts Series
http://www.cambriahebert.com
cambriahebert@rocketmail.com
@cambriahebert

So now I want to hear how much you guys are excited for this one! I love the color and I’m so excited for just a little more Heven and Hell!!! happy reading and later gators

Infinity Blog Tour w Giveaway

 

I’ve got a really cool book today. It’s definitely not a typical paranormal type book, but it’s very cool. Now, let me get right to it and show you!

Infinity

Valkyries: Soaring Raven Book 1

Sedona Venez

Genre: New Adult Paranormal Romance

Publisher: One Wish Publishing

ISBN: 9780984499342

ASIN: B00APDQS2Q

Number of pages: 228

Word Count: 62,200

Formats available: eBook, paperback

Cover Artist: Nimbi Design

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Book Description:

Infinity discovers a dark secret from her past that rocks everything she knows to be true.

A troubled 22-year-old superstar singer, Infinity has a bad reputation for drugs and hard partying. Now, she is on the road to a comeback with her controversial tour. But everything about doing the concert feels wrong from missing employees, to anonymous threats about ruining her career. She is dealing with a powerful corporation that is determined to kill her and everyone she loves. She is also battling for control of her life and career from a relationship that crossed the fine line between love and obsession. Infinity knows too much, even though she doesn’t realize it. Secrets have been kept and these secrets are powerful enough to destroy her and everyone she loves.

Now she must put her safety and trust in the hands of sexy, tattooed and delicious Torch Channing and Boulder Vigari, hired to keep her from getting killed. Boulder wants to make her his. He won’t stop until he claims her. Torch struggles with his primal need to possess her and his hatred of everything she represents.

Infinity is determined to protect her heart while dealing with the pressure of pulling off another successful tour without spiraling into another mental meltdown.

Short Excerpt

He stepped closer, brushing my jet-black hair away from my cheek, his finger wrapping around a curl before trailing down my neck. “Do you really think I give a shit about her? Or any human, for that matter? I’m here for you. You’re mine and nothing you can do or say will change that now.”

He stroked my cheek. “You’ve been reckless, Infinity. Did you really think you could thumb your nose at the Collective and live? You disregarded all of my warnings. You are naive and reckless. I did all that I could to prevent this exact moment.”

I tilted my head, looking at him through my eyelashes, whispering, “What moment?”

He pulled me against his chest, digging his hand into my shoulder painfully. “This fucking moment, Infinity. The moment of me standing here before you, not as your consort, but as the man sent here to kill you.” He sighed. “You pushed them too far, and the decision has been made to destroy you for the betterment of the Vampire Collective.”

“No, I… You can’t.” I rasped and swallowed. “She said you wouldn’t.”

His hands gripped my body as he leaned his forehead against mine. “I don’t know who she is, but she can’t save your ass right now. Only I can. You’re mine. Come with me and all will be forgiven. As my consort you will be untouchable, but on your own you are dead.”

My lust started to slowly cool and logic finally started to kick in. Fuck, what was I doing? I was standing in a bathroom, panting over a vampire who may or may not be some crazy ass stalker assassin for a corporation of vampires. This was some crazy shit.

“No!” He held me tight as I tried to back away. “I won’t. I will never choose to be with a monster like you. You might as well kill me now.”

“You’re already with a monster.” He leaned down, scrapping his incisors against my throat. “You just haven’t accepted it.”

Burning coursed down my neck. The panic set in, causing me to kick with futility against his brute strength. I was going to die. The strange woman lied.

“Please, Alik. Don’t do this.” Anger and fear fought within me. Fear was winning by a landslide.

My review:

I am so mad right now because I have to WAIT FOR MORE!!! Ugh! I was all into this book and them completely devastated at where it left me!! I mean seriously, very well played cliff hanger. I haven’t read a book quite like this one an I’m very impressed with how quickly I’ve become obsessed

So, Infinity is quite a character. She’s bossy, rude, spoiled, and a rock star And then she’s caring and loyal and very smart as well as generous. She also has no idea what and who she is. Her life goes from one crazy aspect to another. She’s about to be in a world of trouble. And she’s learning that everyone has lied to her about everything. Wow. I kinda don’t know what to say with that ending.

there are like a ton of awesome side characters. Zoe and Diego, Kara, Anya, boulder, even torch! I hate mason! I love to hate Alik. I mean, I have a lot to say about the characters, but I can’t give away things. It’s complicated. Lets jut say you will be in for a whirl wind ride when you’re reading about these characters. You’ll never guess who is who or what! I’m hooked!

Flawless writing. There’s not much more I can say because I was completely riveted by the entire book. I am BEGGING the author PLEASE PLEASE write really fast and then I will grovel like a crazy person to read book two!! I NEED it like yesterday!! oh and in case I didn’t mention it, I’m very Team Boulder!!! He’s mine however I believe Team Torch and Team Alik will be rivaling for my attention! I so need To seriously find something to help me with the waiting process now… 5 VIKING HAWT FIERCE PAWS! *sigh* I am still waiting

Author Interview:

WELCOME!! First, tell me a little about your book ….

Infinity is a complex character that discovers that everything she has known to be true is a lie… Secrets have been kept. Secrets powerful enough to destroy her and everyone she loves. Now she must put her safety and trust in the hands of sexy, tattooed and delicious Torch Channing and Boulder Vigari. Wolf-shifters hired to keep her from getting killed.

Do you recall how your interest in writing originated or did you always just know?

My love of writing started when I was in junior high; a love that transitioned into writing short mystery and adventure stories.

What inspired you to write your first book and what was it?

I’m an avid reader but I hated reading books where the main characters were weak, the supporting characters were not diverse and/or are so perfect that it’s just not realistic. So, I started writing what I wanted to read…paranormal and fantasy books with diverse characters that are not perfect.

How do you choose when/which characters die in your books?

When I write, there’s a flow and rhythm to the story and characters. And as the story progresses, I go for what makes sense in the storyline. But I have to say as a writer it’s a difficult because you become attached to the characters.

Who do you look up to as a writer?

Samantha Young is inspiring. Her writing discipline and ability to connect to her readers is an inspiration.

Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing?

My journey to publication was an eye opening experience. As an author, you have to wear multiple hats to publish a truly polished book and it takes patience and resilience to ensure that it’s done right. When I started writing, I didn’t fully account for all of the nuances of the publishing business. There were hurdles that I had to overcome rather quickly. I learned that no matter how much you think you know about the business, reality is totally different.

What book are you reading now? Or what genre?

I’m a New Adult and Adult paranormal romance book junkie…they say I have to go to rehab and I say no-no-no LOL. But right now, there’s more writing and no reading because of my 2013 book release schedule.

Who designed the cover? And do you help with them?

The book cover for “Infinity” was designed by the talented Devan Edwards of Nimbi Design. A well-designed book cover is very important, so before I start the book cover design process, I already have the concept I want conveyed written down. It’s like pieces of a puzzle, I know what pieces I want incorporated but I leave the creative process of putting those pieces together to the book cover designer. We go through several versions of the mockups and fine tune it until it’s good to go.

Did you learn anything from writing your books and what was it?

Writing is a journey. Embrace it. And never forget that perseverance and strength wins in the end.

If you could be one of your characters, who would you chose?

Great question! It would definitely be ‘Infinity’. She’s a tough character that is struggling with the balance between showing her vulnerable side and opening up to people outside her circle. She’s just so complicated and misunderstood but I’m peeling away the layers.

Are there any books you think some of us should read, just because?

Pride and Prejudice is my all-time favorite romance novel. It just never gets old.

Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers?

Many, many hugs to my readers for all of the love they’ve shown me. Your enthusiasm for new books keeps me writing. I have two upcoming New Adult releases: Breaking the Storm (August 9^th, 2013) and Infinity Unleashed (Valkyries: Soaring Raven, #2) will be released winter 2013.

About the Author:

Sedona Venez writes paranormal romance, urban fantasy romance, and science fiction romance. She lives in the North East in the city that never sleeps.

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Giveaway:

I actually will be offering two different giveaways today I will first be offering TWO different winners each an ebook copy, format of choice. So, first, leave a nice comment to enter for my giveaway… THEN…. HEAD HERE for the tour wide giveaway, which will be a $50 Amazon Gift Card and An Infinity paperback or ebook copy.

I really wish everyone good luck! It’s fantastic to be offering so many cool things! I also really enjoyed today and hope you guys did too! Happy reading and later gators!!

Welcome to the family blog tour

Welcome to the tour for Welcome To The Family! A debut vampire novel by Caroline F Levy. I’m thinking you should check it all out! 

Blurb:

“Do you believe in things that go bump in the night?” 

At only a few hours old, Angela is left on the steps of St Paul’s church. Alone in the world, the only link she has to her past is a pink blanket bearing an emblem with two crossed swords and a snake.

A troubled childhood spent in orphanages leads to Angela attempting to rebuild her shattered life as an adult. Meeting the priest who found her eighteen years previously, she gets a job and a boyfriend, and settles into her new life.

Until she meets Jack.

Drawn to her new boss, she throws herself into work, feeling an unusual bond with people she hasn’t known very long.

Angela becomes embroiled in this new life, feeling a change within herself. A change which isn’t altogether human. Within this change she finds a terrifying secret…a secret which involves her past, her present, and definitely her future…

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My Review:

Yes, I’ve picked another vamper story! LOL And I LVOED it It’s got quite the supernatural characters too, not just those little blood suckers I am quite impressed with this as a debut book. It’s done quite well. It’s an interesting story, with a good plot line, and some extremely fun characters. 

Angela starts out as an orphan. She has lived on the streets running from the group homes. She has finally made something of herself by getting a job at the diner with people she likes and she even has a boyfriend, who thank God she dropped quickly as he was not a keeper. And then she gets a job offer, which spirals her life out of control. She handles things well, even with the freak outs. She’s a little hard, but also very big hearted. She is stubborn as all get out. She’s a little insecure about her appearance. I really enjoyed her character. She also has some of the most interesting conversations. Her snarky attitude is funny. But boy is she in for some big trouble.  

Roger is my favorite character in the whole book. I love him. I really want one of his hugs! He has one of the best roles to play, and I have some high hopes with his character to come. I am very interested to know how things are going to go in the next book with being a protector and finding a mate…. I have a feeling everyone is going to be Team Jack. Don’t get me wrong, he’s hot… BUT I can’t believe I am going to say this, I am going to be Team Dorian… OMG I just went for a vamper hahahaha I have something with him that I believe is going to be awesome in the future. 

The bad guys aren’t so scary until you meet them in the end. You start hearing talk, and some things are said, but when it all comes down to it, there’s some blood shed, and some scary moments, and then I can’t help but think, “Man, my family is just not this screwed up” I will let you read to find out about that. The writing will keep you stuck to the book, because you can’t help but need to know what’s going to happen next. I cannot wait to see what is going to come in book two!!! I’m going with 4.5 BLOOD SUCKING, BEAR HUGGING PAWS!! 

Author Interview:

I just want to thank you again so much for taking the time to answer questions for my blog! 

Hi Maghon . Firstly I would say what a pleasure it is for me to be on your wonderful blog.

WELCOME!! First, tell me a little about your book and why you wanted to write this particular story….

Welcome to the Family is a paranormal romance with a bit of spice to it. I don’t wish to give away any spoilers. There are some very sexy vampires, who you get to meet up close and personal. And of course some not so nice vamps as well. Throw in some were-animals and  a kidnapping. It’s quite action packed.  It came about totally by chance. Angela started out as a short piece for an online creative writing course I had been completeing, needless to say, she totally took over and the writers course has been shelved lol

Do you recall how your interest in writing originated or did you always just know?

I loved to read and make up stories as a child but a real passion for wanting to write didn’t really hit me until a few years ago. I decided to complete a few courses with the pc first. knowing how to set out your documents although boring is an essential skill. Once I had completed them, I went on-line and found a creative writing course. And as they say the rest is history

Hmmm, maybe we should all take that class What inspired you to write your first book and what was it?

Welcome to the Family is my first Novel. I have a love of books and I would Say I have a few hero Authors but the main one would be Laurel K Hamilton… I just absolutely love the Anita Blake series.

We are now best friends because to this day, I still LOVE LOVE Anita!! Are experiences based on someone you know, or events in your own life?

Welcome to the Family is purely from my imagination, complete fiction.

Heh, I was really hoping you tell me you know people like this LOL How do you chose when/which characters die in your books?

It’s not me that chose’s when a character passes away, the story and the characters themselves lead me there. And yes it is pretty sad when it happens. 

Yeah, you had me with one of those deaths there. Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest?

Wow, that is such a hard question to answer. There have been quite a few since I discovered the world of the Indi Author. There are a few Authors I have the pleasure of being in a team with we call ourselves the M-7. We can be found on the usual on-line hangouts  Drop us a line we love to hear from readers and fellow Authors alike.

HEHE, I think it sounds like the coolest team Who do you look up to as a writer?

I have already mentioned my, I am not worthy hero but there are a few others, in my younger day’s Anne Rice would have been a big influence in driving me to seek out other Paranormal Authors.  I value the opinion of my fellow M-7 Author ladies very much and I am lucky that they always have time to help out if I come into a bit of a block. I recently discovered JR Ward she is just a fantastic writer and the last I will mention as I could go on forever is Nina Bangs, she writes totally hot men…. 

If you had to do it all over again, would you change anything in your book?

No is the simple answer. Welcome to the Family is just how it should be.

I think so too Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing?

Lol… Ask my Editor… my grammar is terrible *hangs head in shame* I am getting better the more I write though

HA! Grammar can be fixed with editing so we never have to know What book are you reading now? Or what genre? My followers love author’s opinions!

I am a totally paranormal junkie. I am reading Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs. It is book seven in the series and yes I am totally hooked. I love a book with strong characters.

I LOVE this series and author too! Who designed the cover? And do you help with them?

The Cover for Welcome to the Family was designed by Miranda Stork. I gave her the lowdown on the book and she came up with the cover. She is a very talented Artist and I loved the cover the moment I laid eyes on it J

WHAT!!! I will have to send her an email with her awesomeness Did you learn anything from writing your books and what was it?

One simple fact… I love the craft of creative writing and I can see me writing for the rest of my life and I will love every minute of it.

I like that answer! If you could be one of your characters, who would you chose?

 Hmm…Hard question to answer, I would say maybe Nikki out of Nikki’s Revenge which is due out later this year.

Well, I definitely can’t wait to read it! Are there any books you think some of us should read, just because?

Without a doubt if you love vampires and ware-animals you have to check out Laurel K Hamilton’s books. Her puppy piles are great

I absolutely agree! Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers?

I have loved writing Welcome to the Family and I would love for my readers to come over and say hello, unlike some of my wonderful characters I do not bite and I will always make time to say Hi back

I would just like to say a big thank you to Maghon for having me over here on Happy Tails and Tales Blog. 

Oh love, you are so welcome and you are always welcome back too  

Author Bio

I was born in Chatham, Kent in 1970. I now live in Yorkshire with my daughter and our five mad cats.

My first memories of any book would have been my mother reading The Enormous Turnip. It must have driven her mad, as it was always our first choice when asked what we should read tonight.

I grew up with the classics; Little Women, The Railway Children, but it would have been The House That Died and Bluebeard that I remember wanting to read.

I can remember writing a verse for the school song, and being chosen as a winner for what was then 3rd year juniors. I stopped reading so much in my late teens to my mid twenties. Life seemed to always be too busy for that pile of books I so wanted to read. It was when I went into hospital to have my daughter, that I had time to read again–and thankfully I haven’t stopped since.

However, it wasn’t until my late twenties that I realised I wanted to write. I have spent a few years trying to complete an online creative writer’s course; without much success, but it led me to what I am writing now. So never give up if you really want to write!

I am very influenced by Fantasy fiction / Horror, most of the books I read are in this genre. I have many Authors I like to follow; Anne Rice was very influential in the beginning. I also discovered Laurel K Hamilton and many, many more. I could go on about different Authors I like to read. However, I will say that this year I have also discovered there are literally, well, probably thousands of very talented Indie Authors out there. And a very welcoming and friendly bunch they are too, but I digress–yes, I get very excited about the subject of books!

I have finished my first novel called Welcome To The Family, which will be published April 29th 2013. I also have other novels in the pipeline, Nikki’s Revenge and Protecting The Family, due out later in the year. 

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So I hope you guys enjoyed today and I really hope you check this book out! I had so much fun reading it! A big shout out to the lovely Moon Rose Publishing and Ms Levy for being my guests today! Happy reading everyone and later gators!