Archive for February 14, 2013

Welcome to my stop on this amazing event organized with I Luv Tours

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I’m hosting two stops in the tour.

Today it’s all about Furthermore!

This anthology has many authors, some you’ll recognize and some you need to get to know.

Furthermore: An Anthology

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A first date, a lottery, treachery and deceit. Sometimes fate has other plans. Sometimes there’s
more to tell.

In Furthermore: An Anthology, eighteen original stories take you on a journey through worlds here and beyond. From the depths of the earth to the embrace of the sea, your favorite series continue. Prequels,
alternative views, and new scenes give readers a chance to experience more than originally told.

Including stories from Rebekah Campbell, Amber Garr, David Estes, Leigh Michael, Karen Amanda Hooper, Stephanie Judice, and Mayandree Michael. And most importantly, in honor of those who lost the battle and those who continue to fight, all proceeds from this anthology will be donated to cancer research and support.

SURPRISE VISITOR -Emily has never been a fan of surprises but Eric has something up his sleeve to change her mind. (The Darkness Through The Light Series)

I wasn’t sure where this story was going to take me, so I was just as surprised as Emily when she walked through that door. You will be too.

GETTING TO KNOW THE HEAVIES – The two Sullivan bodyguards are still human beings underneath it all. And everyone has a weakness. (The Darkness Through The Light Series)

At first I thought the weakness was the cupcakes. Then I thought it was the girl. Now I think it’s a couple of different things. You tell me.

This one is a puzzle and I like puzzles.

PEOPLE CHANGE – When Eric asks his dad a question about his mother, it’s time to go back to where it
all began and then went so badly wrong. (The Darkness Through The Light Series)

This one starts out really fun, but then life gets in the way. If it looks like I’m crying, I’m not.

“There’s a fly in my eye, just trying to drown it, that’s all.

COLD FEET – Kain witnesses Eviana’s deceit on their wedding day and is forced to deal with the consequences of her behavior. (The Syrenka Series)

This marriage would unite the clans.

Kain loved her, but she loved another.

He could stop her, but could he blame her? Blame her for loving another?

This one made me wonder what I’d do. How I’d feel.

RIFT – Daniel encourages the group to make a detour to the Grand Canyon, as the distance between the friends begins to rival the great ravine. (The Syrenka Series)

When two people have wounded hearts, one has a grudge, and another is happily oblivious, you can bet this trip won’t be boring.

Something unexpected happens.

This trip could heal the rift, or drive the wedge deeper.

This one kept me on my toes.

DISCOVERY – Leila’s first encounter with her psychic mentor is nothing short of memorable. (The Leila Marx Novels)

Wherever Leila goes, she makes sure to seek out the real psychics. When she checks on this one, there’s no doubt she’s the real deal, and going to be a good friend.

The psychic was so real, she made me feel right at home.

HUMAN RESOURCES – Blake finds a new job while Mac finds a friend who reminds him of home. (The Leila Marx Novels)

Sometimes people just find each other. When Blake walked into Mac’s store it was a perfect fit.

I want to be able to do what Mac does.

THE RUNAWAY- TAWNI’S STORY – After learning of her parents’ treachery, Tawni leaves home seeking to make amends for their transgressions. (The Dwellers Saga)

Tawni is a brave girl. It takes guts to set out on your own. She can’t stay. Not after what she overheard from her parents. What they did was unforgivable. But she’s not walking away.

“I’m running away.”

“I’m.”

“Running.”

“Away.”

I hope she can run far enough.

THE LIFE LOTTERY- A STORY FROM YEAR ZERO – With the survival of the human race on the brink, there’s only one way to decide who will be saved in the underground caves: The Lottery. (The Dwellers
Saga)

What would you do?

If you were picked and the rest of your family wasn’t, would you go?

Even if they insisted, wanted to see you survive?

This was intense.

FATE: Experience Annabelle’s struggle to fulfill the ABA Prophecy in a new light through the parting words of Adrian, Aurelia, Blake, and Lady Katherine. (Annabelle’s Story)

Annabelle grapples with the discovery that she’s not completely human and is pulled into a world filled with encandanto’s, selkies, mermen and other creatures she once believed were only myths.

She didn’t even know this world existed and now she has a huge role to play in it.

Will these people be able to help her fulfill her destiny and keep her alive?

I would love to be swept into the jetstream with Annabelle and Adrian.

THE SOUND OF LOVE – Glimpse into one of Nathaniel’s previous lives and see how his soul mate reacts when tragedy strikes. (The Kindrily Series)

Mary feels like it’s all her fault. Nathaniel shrugs it off as an accident, no big deal.

He knows time heals all wounds.

I wonder if there is a love like theirs?

MUIRNE’S MELODY–To escape her master’s vile desires, Muirne flees into the snow-swept night, finding a green-eyed stranger and a mystical destiny. (Saga of the Setti Series)

Can a slave find happiness in the arms of a stranger. Will she taste freedom in his arms? Or will she be his slave now?

JEREMY’S HEART: Calm, cool, and complete scoundrel, Jeremy realizes the loss he’s suffered means nothing compared to true love. (Saga of the Setti Series)

Jeremy has loved and lost. Will he risk it again? Does he even have a choice?

I think Hannah just might have a say in this.

FALL FROM GRACE: Warped by centuries of darkness, the creature Sveigja plots to capture Clara as his queen. (Saga of the Setti Series)

Maybe if he can have Clara, Sveigja can walk with the light again.

How many will have to die before he has her. And will he have to drag her, kicking and screaming or will she want to be his Queen?

These authors couldn’t have chosen any better in these samples of their work. I want to read them all, and knowing me, I will!

Five Stars!! I loved them all.

I have two giveaways for you.

I am giving away one e-book of Touching Evil or Furthermore (Winners Choice)

Check out my review of Touching Evil here.

This story is a great beginning to the series.

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To enter, please leave your email address and tell me which book you would like.

Your choice isn’t final. You can change your mind:)

My giveaway ends on Feb. 22nd.

You’ll want to enter the  tour-wide giveaway.
Here’s what you can win:
Signed Touching Evil paperback
Signed Furthermore paperback
Surprise Swag

Click on this link to enter.

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For the complete tour schedule go here.

Thanks for stopping by and Good Luck!

Welcome to my stop on the Dracian Legacy Tour. Theres’s a lot going on –  my review, a hilarious character interview, and an awesome giveaway!

So join the fun and let’s celebrate Priya Kanaparti’s new release Dracian Legacy!

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Is this cover art not stunning!

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Book Title: The Dracian Legacy – Book 1 (Dracian Legacy Trilogy)

Author: Priya Kanaparti

Genre: YA Paranormal Fantasy Romance

The designer for the cover art is the amazing Regina Wamba at maeidesign.com

Release Date: February 14th, 2013

You can now purchase Dracian Leagacy on Amazon here.

And at Barnes & Noble here.

It’s been a year since Ren’s parents were murdered and she’s still grieving. Luckily, she has her big brother, Joshua, to lean on. Together, they struggle to find their way.

Life does go on though, and Ren is learning to deal with it. Her best friend Pey, along with her boyfriend Landon keep her distracted, when they can keep their hands off each other. And there’s always Dean, her friend from childhood. They shared everything, but lately he’s become stuck on himself since making the varsity football team. Now, he’s irritating and thinks he’s God’s gift to all women.

I have to confess, I usually fall for the bad boy. Especially when he looks as yummy as Dean does.

Hanging out with her gang at the local cafe, she can’t miss the new guy. She senses he’s different, special somehow. She squirms under his gaze.

His brown hair drooped over his eyes and his shirt hugged every ripple and contour of his body. I wondered how long it took God to create that sculpture.

She bumps into him later. I mean really bumps into him when he almost runs her over with his motorcycle.

She has little time to be angry as they are attacked by these things. He quickly dispatches them and gets her safely home.  At least she now has his name. Axel.

The next day, at achool, she sees him again. He talks her into a ride on Dulcea, his bike, and takes her to a cave she’d never known was there. She gasps at the beauty of it. The flowers and trees, and the cascading waterfall make her feel like she’s entered another world.

There, Axel explains about who he is and what attacked them. Ren’s easy belief surprises him.

“God is bipolar,” I said.

“What?” His voice was low and surprised.

“I mean, how can he create something as astonishing as this and also create those things? Goarders, I think you said?” I shuddered, remembering the blood-red eyes, sharp teeth, and snake-like tongues.

It figures. She finally meets a guy she’d date, and it turns out he’s a Dracian, a magical being with special abilities. And his race is at war with another faction, hence the Goarders.

Now she’s caught up in their war and falling in love with Axel. She’s also dealing with the unsolved murder of her parents and a disturbing encounter with her mother’s ghost. That’s a lot for a seventeen year old to cope with.

Axel’s mission to retrieve the Echo turns into a mission to keep them alive. The enemy wants something he has and they will keep on coming until they get it. That thing is Ren, and Axel will stop at nothing to protect the girl he loves.

When I started reading Dracian Legacy I felt like I had stepped into the past. All the way back to highschool. It was fun listening to Ren and her gang as they bantered back and forth.

And the angst she feels when she’s anywhere near Axel makes me remember my first crush. I couldn’t think straight when he was around and the stupidest things would come out of my mouth. Ren’s awkwardness had me chuckling and sighing, remembering when.

Dracian Legacy may be a romance, but don’t forget the war between magical factions.  And the Goarders, you don’t dare forget them. They are just waiting to rip you to shreds.

Once Ren gets dragged into their war, the book takes off and you’re along for a turbulent ride to the end.

I was surprised by how much I liked this story. It’s written for young adults and I didn’t expect to feel a real connection to the characters. I did though. Especiallly to Ren, Axel, and Dean. But I also connected with Joshua, Pey and Landon.

I guess I’m saying, I love a character driven book, and there were so many I enjoyed in this book.

If you like YA paranormal fantasies, with some romance to spice it up, I’d recommend you read Dracian Legacy. I’m curious to see how the characters mature and what they fall into next.

Dracian Legacy and Priya’s characters get Four Stars from me!

I have a special treat for you. Dean, Ren and Axel are here to tell us why each one thinks they are the most important character in Dracian Legacy!

Laura: “So tell me, why do you think you’re the most important character in the book?”

Dean: Well that’s pretty obvious! Without me, there’s no story to tell.

Ren: *rolls eyes and turns toward Dean* Seriously?

Dean: *winks* Yeah, without me you’d be dead from one of those nervous breakdowns you have.  Often.  So, hell yeah. Without me to help you, you’d be lying in a hospital bed unconscious. It’s the truth and don’t  be ashamed to admit it. You. Need. Me. *pokes her shoulder between each word*

Ren: *sticks tongue out* Whatever.

Axel: Dean thinks he’s the center of the universe, so you shouldn’t except anything less from him, Ren.

Dean: Why don’t you two geniuses enlighten us why you think you’re the most important then?

Axel: hmm… I’m not. I’m here to support Ren anyway I can. I’m here to protect her. *shrugs* that’s all that matters.

Dean: *rolls eyes* Seriously, you’re sappier than a fish about to be gutted.  *pivots toward Ren* What’s your ingenious response, Nellie?

Ren: Ha! You should really consider being nice to me, since the story is told from my perspective. Maybe… *raises a challenging eyebrow* I should totally consider removing your sorry behind from the storyline.

Dean: *scoffs* Like you could, even if you tried. You love me too much. *gives eye-blinding grin*

Ren: You’re incorrigible. *shakes head, biting back a smile* Back to the original question, the story revolves around finding the Echo and…

Author Priya: *clears throat*

Ren: Ah, right. You’d just have to read to find out why I am important to the plot, I guess.

Axel: *chuckles*

Dean: Who’s got a big head now? *smiles wickedly*

Ren & Axel: Shut up, Dean!

*chuckles* all around!

Axel: Laura thank you for having us on your blog and we hope you enjoyed reading our story and feel free to let Author, Priya Kanaparti, know if you have any character removal suggestions.

Dean: Yeah, can we get a petition started to get rid of him? *points a thumb in Axel’s direction*

Laura: Thanks ya’ll. I’m not going to say who I think is most important so I can’t be accused of favoritism. Besides, Ren might send a Goarder my way:)

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Giveaway

  1. 3 winners will receive 1 e-book format of Dracian Legacy each
    1.                                                                                        i.      If a winner had already purchased the book, with a proof of purchase, I’ll buy them another book or give a GC of equal or lesser value of their choosing.
  2. 1 winner will receive a $15 GC to Amazon or Barnes and Noble
  3. In addition I’ll continue to add ONE $5 increment GC for every 150 copies of the book (ebook or hardcopy) sold. So for the first 150 copies sold, I’ll add $20 GC, the second 150 copies sold, I’ll add $25 GC, etc… There’s no limit to how many gift cards I add to the giveaway.

To enter go here!

About the author

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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.

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Check out the other blogs in the tour. See what they’re up to.

2/12/2013           

Finding Bliss @ http://laurahoward78.blogspot.com/ – Blog Tour Opening – Being a full time mom

Brit Reads Indie                @ http://brittreadsindie.blogspot.com – AXEL POV

2/13/2013           

Ever and Ever Sight @ http://everandeversight.blogspot.com/ – Book Review

Mythical Books @ http://mythicalbooks.blogspot.ro/ – Book Review

2/14/2013           

Fuonlyknew @ http://fuonlyknew.com – Book Review & Character Interview w/ Ren /Axel /Dean

A Diary Of A Book Addict @ http://www.adiaryofabookaddict.blogspot.com – Book

2/15/2013           

Crazy Book Chicks @ http://CrazyBookchicks.blogspot.com – Teaser, Character Interview – Tyler, 2 Book Reviews

2/16/2013

Just a booklover @  http://justabooklover.blogspot.com – Review and Character Interview – Dean

2/17/2013           

Say it with Books @ http://nuzsaysitwithbooks.blogspot.com/ – Review/Character Interview – WHO?

The Book Diaries @ www.the-book-diaries.blogspot.com – Book Review

2/18/2013           

Writefully So… @ http://adventures-in-word.blogspot.com/  – Author Interview

Books Forget me Knot @ http://emzsnow.wordpress.com – Book Review

2/19/2013           

Kidbits @ http://www.tonjadrecker.blogspot.com – Songs that inspired the story- Playlist

Fantasy Books @ www.justfantasybooksadis.blogspot.com – Prologue

2/20/2013           

I read Indie @   http://twimom101bookblog.blogspot.com/ – Author Interview – Top 10

The Library Haunt @ http://thelibraryhaunt.blogspot.in/ – Book Review

2/21/2013           

The Book Goddess @ http://jana-thebookgoddess.blogspot.com/ – Book Review

Read 2 Review @ http://read2review.com/ – Promo Post

2/22/2013           

Little Hyuts @   http://www.littlehyuts.blogspot.com – Book Review and Teaser

Page Turner Book Tours @ http://pageturnerbooktours.blogspot.co.uk/ – Promo Post

2/23/2013           

Gathering Leaves @ http://www.gatheringleavesreviews.blogspot.com/ – Book Review

GMTA UK @ http://gmtauk.blogspot.co.uk/ – Promo Post

2/24/2013           

Micalea Smeltzer @ http://micaleasmeltzer.blogspot.com/ – Book Review

GMTA Paranormal/Young Adult/New Adult http://gmtaparanormalyanewadult.blogspot.co.uk/ – Promo Post

2/25/2013           

K-Books @ http://k-booksxo.blogspot.com/ – Book Review

Ramblings of a Book Junkie @ http://ramblingsofabookjunkie.blogspot.com/ – Chapter 1 Part 1

2/26/2013           

Passionate Book Divas @ http://karlacc-bookaddict.blogspot.mx/ – C.I by C Interview – Axel Interviews Dean and Book review

Books Over Boys @ http://www.booksoverboys.blogspot.com/ – Deleted Scene – Axel and Ren before wedding

2/27/2013           

Words Escape Me @ http://www.kristonjohnson.blogspot.com – Rotten Eggs – Excerpt

Belle of the Literati @ http://belleoftheliterati.blogspot.com/ – Book Review

2/28/2013           

Books, Books, & More Books @ http://theshortone08.blogspot.com/ – Book Review

Official Author Blog of Elisabeth Wheatley @ http://elisabethwheatley.wordpress.com/ – Book Review

3/1/2013             

A Life Among the Pages @ http://alifeamongthepages.wordpress.com/ – Action – Excerpt

Lucky Books @  http://luckybooks12.wordpress.com/ – Teaser, Promo Post, and Maybe fan art

3/2/2013

Books Over Boys @ http://www.booksoverboys.blogspot.com/ – Book Review

The writerly Exploits of Mara Valderran @ http://maravalderran.blogspot.com – Author Interview

3/3/2013             

My Pathway to Books @ http://tessmw.blogspot.com – Book Review

Emma Hart’s Blog @ http://emmahart93.blogspot.com – Promo Post

3/4/2013             

Tiffany Loves Books @  http://Tiffanylovesbooks.wordpress.com – Book Review

Active Amateur Chef @                http://activeamateurchef.wordpress.com/ – Book Review

3/5/2013             

Beth Ann Masarik @ http://www.bethannmasarik.com – Romance – Excerpt

The Book Goddess @ http://jana-thebookgoddess.blogspot.com/ – Character Interview – WHO?

3/6/2013             

My Guilty Obsession @ http://myguiltyobsession.blogspot.com/ – Chapter 1- Part 2

3/7/2013             

Musings of a Writing Reader @                http://triciakristufek.com/ – Guest Post – Making of 3 main characters

Just a booklover @ http://justabooklover.blogspot.com – DEAN POV

3/8/2013             

The Eyes for Editing @ www.theeyesforediting.com – Author Interview

Whispers at Moonlight @ http://whispersatmoonlight.wordpress.com/ – Book Review

3/9/2013             

Cece’s Reading and Writing Safari @ http://cecereadandwrite.blogspot.com/ – Character Interview – Ren, Axel, and Dean

3/10/2013           

Sab The Book Eater @ http://sabthebookeater.blogspot.com/ – Book Review

3/11/2013           

Young Adult and Teen Readers @ http://www.facebook.com/YaTeenReaders – Book Review

3/12/2013           

Reviewing What I read @ http://reviewingwhatimreading.blogspot.com/ – Book Review

Book Reviews and More @ http://theramblingsofabook-a-holic.blogspot.com/ – Book Review

3/13/2013           

Devyn’s Thoughts About Books @ http://devyn-dawson.blogspot.com – Author Interview

3/14/2013           

Juliana Haygert @ http://www.julianahaygert.com/blognews/ – Author Interview

3/15/2013           

Book Wyrming Thoughts @ http://bookwyrming-thoughts.blogspot.com/ – Book Review

K-Books @  http://k-booksxo.blogspot.com/ – Blog Tour Closing, Deleted Scene – Chapter 18

Joie De Lire         http://joie-joiedelire.blogspot.com/     Waiting on Response

Novel Nexus Reviews    http://novelnexusreviews.blogspot.com            Waiting on Response