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Wow! What a cover! New release ~ Shooting Stars by HD Gordon
Posted: March 14, 2013 in Cover Reveal, Magic, New Release, otherworldly, Paranormal or fantasy, UncategorizedTags: fantasy, H.D.Gordon, magic, romance, series, sorcery
H.D. Gordon has a whole new series for us to get lost in. Check this out.
Title: Shooting Stars (A Surah Stormsong Novel #1)
Author: H.D. Gordon
Publisher: ShareAread
Release Date: March 15th, 2013
Formats: E-book
Cover Artist: Regina Wamba
Synopsis
. Once upon a time, a common boy fell in love with a princess. It was a hopeless, forbidden love, grown in a world where sorcery and magic rule over all. Now, dark times are brewing, and destiny will bring them together, while fate works to keep them apart. Extraordinary battles will be fought, and extraordinary choices made. Join the author of The Alexa Montgomery Saga for the beginning of a tale of star-crossed lovers and magic, of hope and love and loss, of desperate wishes made on stars.
Early praise for the author
“From the very first sentence the author has you hooked and wanting to read more.”
Tt ~Goodreads
“This debut novel from H.D. Gordon has everything what I love in ya. Romance, suspense, action, kick ass heroine and of course smokin hot Kayden. I loved every moment of this book and I found it extremely difficult to put down. “ Patrycja ~ Goodreads
“She keeps the reader’s attention throughout the novel with unique twists in the ever unfolding plot.” Tiffany {A Purrfect Read} ~Goodreads
Blood Warrior has one of the best Chapter One opening and ending I’ve ever read.
Cecilia Robert ~ Goodreads
About the Author
H. D. Gordon is the author of The Alexa Montgomery Saga. Blood Warrior, the first book of the Alexa series was her debut novel and has held a spot in the top 100 fantasy bestsellers for over a month. Half Black Soul is the second book in this series and H. D. plans to complete Alexa’s tales by the end of 2012. In June of 2012, Joe, a fantasy novel about a young clairvoyant, was released as well. H. D. is a lifelong reader and writer, a true lover of words. When she is not reading or writing she is raising her two daughters, playing a little guitar, and spending time with her family. She is twenty three years old and lives in the northeastern United States.
You can follow H.D. Gordon at:
H.D. Gordon’s Books
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Giveaway ~ Kindle Fire,$$$ & Books! Sacrifice by Coral Russell Tour
Posted: March 4, 2013 in Adult Fiction, Blog Tour, crime thriller, giveaways, Guest Post, Mystery, New Release, UncategorizedTags: adult fiction, drug cartel, grifters, mystery, thriller
Welcome to my stop on The Indie Exchange Book Release and Tour for Sacrifice by Coral Russell sponsored by The Bunny’s Review and The Indie Exchange.
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Now available on Amazon
Sacrifice book blurb
When Mexican drug cartels fight for control along the border, Juarez becomes the murder capital of the world. In El Paso, Texas it’s drug business as usual: a grifter sets out to buy her freedom, a car salesman runs drugs to make his fortune, a gang leader battles to rise among the ranks of the cartel, and a detective and his wife are ripped apart by a family secret. Everyone’s fate lies in the hands of an old woman. Will she let the past die with her or take revenge the only way she knows how? Sacrifice is a fast-paced, gritty story that’ll keep you guessing, gasping, and gripping your eBook.
Check out the trailer. See what it’s all about!
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Makes you want to read it, doesn’t it?!
I want to know more about the old woman and, who is the grifter?
She looks double-tough!
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Enjoy this intriguing guest post by Coral.
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This is an interview with author, Elijah Wald, from NPR news. In it, he speaks about narcotraficante music. For more information, check out his book; “Narcocorrido: A Journey into the Music of Drugs, Guns, and Guerrillas.” In the first full-length exploration of the contemporary and controversial Mexican corrido, award-winning author Elijah Wald blends a travel narrative with his search for the roots of this genre — a modern outlaw music that fuses the sensibilities of medieval ballads with the edgy grit of gangsta rap. From international superstars to rural singers documenting their local current events in the regions dominated by guerilla war, Wald visited these songwriters in their homes, exploring the heartland of the Mexican drug traffic and traveling to urban centers such as Los Angeles and Mexico City. The corrido genre is famous for its hard-bitten songs of drug traffickers and gunfights, and also functions as a sort of musical newspaper, singing of government corruption, the lives of immigrants in the United States, and the battles of the Zapatista rebellion in Chiapas. Though largely unknown to English speakers, corridos top the Latin charts and dominate radio playlists both in the United States and points south. Wald provides in-depth looks at the songwriters who have transformed groups like the popular Tigres del Norte into enduring superstars, as well as the younger artists who are carrying the corrido into the twenty-first century. In searching for the poetry and social protest behind the gaudy lyrics of powerful drug lords, Wald shows how popular music can remain the voice of a people, even in this modern world of globalization, electronic media, and gangsters who ship cocaine in 747s. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zjyDGnDUXs&feature=share&list=LPaagCbB6fU_g This opened up a whole new world to me when I was doing research for my book. I knew a little about the gangster rap out of Los Angeles but not that Mexico had it’s own version and that singers were killed as well when they squared off against a rival gang. And yes, it does sound like polka music.
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About the author
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Coral Russell runs the blog http://alchemyscrawl.com where she reviews Indie books/authors. “By the end of 2013, I will have read close to 300 Indie titles. I can vouch that the quality and diversity of Indie authors is worth investing in.” On the blog you can find links to her on Twitter, Facebook, Goodreads, and Google+ and email. The Indie Exchange is a group of authors, readers, and book bloggers who post reviews, articles, and giveaways. Listen in Fridays to our radio show at http://blogtalkradio.com/alchemyofscrawl Ms. Russell won the 2003 McCaleb Peace Initiative which produced the non-fiction articles Peace on the Peninsula. All profit from the sale of that eBook goes to rebuilding Joplin, MO. Titles available: Amador Lockdown, Playing with Fire (Devil of a Ghost Tour and Key to a Haunting), Peace on the Peninsula, The DIY Guide to Social Media Marketing and eBook Publishing, and Twelve Worlds (profit goes to Reading is Fundamental).
Don’t forget to enter the Giveaway!
You have a chance at some awesome prizes. Check these out!
10 Sacrifice eBooks ~ Kindle, ePub, PDF (Int’l)
2 $10 Amazon Gift Cards (Int’l)
$159 Kindle Fire (US Only) or Paypal Cash (Int’l)
Click on this rafflecopter link to enter
FUONLYKNEW is NOT responsible for distributing the prizes. All prizes will be distributed by Coral Russell at alchemyofscrawl@yahoo.com
Go here for the complete schedule.
Good Luck and enjoy the tour!
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Hell’s Gift is here!
Posted: February 15, 2013 in angels, Demons, New Release, otherworldly, Paranormal or fantasy, Release day, Series, suspense, UncategorizedTags: Devil, Guardian angel, Hell, Lucifer, otherworldly, Rhyan, series
Hell’s Gift, by K.S. Haigwood is now available!
I can’t wait to get my hands on him, er, I mean this book!
US: http://www.amazon.com/Hells-Gift-Save-novel-ebook/dp/B00BF0VBKM/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_7
UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hells-Gift-Save-novel-ebook/dp/B00BF0VBKM/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_7
Description: Depression consumes the guardian angel, Rhyan, after his human charge chooses her soulmate over him. Filled with anger and despair, he lashes out. And when his hate-filled words land him neck-deep in Hell, he realizes he’s gone too far. He expects trouble, but not to discover his own soulmate in the fiery depths. Abigail is there with good reason, but she’s done her time, and in order to save them both, Rhyan must strike a deal with the Devil. The stakes are higher than ever before, with his soul, his friends and even the fate of Heaven and Earth in jeopardy. If he fails, Rhyan stands to lose more than he ever feared. Will true love be denied? It will take everything he’s got to break down the traps Lucifer puts in his way. New lines are drawn and old scores are settled, and Rhyan is in for the fight of his life. With Abigail as the prize, and humanity in the balance, he will stop at nothing to claim…Hell’s Gift.
Go here to read Ella’s Five Stars Review!
This is the second book in the series, but can be read as a stand alone.
I’ll be doing my review of Save My Soul, Book One, soon.
Description
Kendra Larkin had everything going in the right direction. Her life was seemingly perfect, and she wouldn’t have changed a thing about it. Unfortunately, the course of her life was about to be forever altered. A tragic repelling accident lands her on Dr. Adam Chamberlain’s operating table.
She agrees to a deal proposed by a guardian angel to help save the soul of the man who is both her doctor and soulmate. If she is successful, she gets to keep her life. However, she later learns that it isn’t just her life that’s in jeopardy, but her soul as well.
Even with the help of her handsome guardian angel, Rhyan, it seems there is no happy ending in sight. Torn between her newly discovered love of Rhyan, and the undeniable attraction she has for Adam, Kendra finds herself at a crossroad. With Adam’s steadfast rejection of God, and his guardian demon conspiring against her, she fears her soul may already be lost.
Will she find a way to overcome the evil her life is suddenly burdened with? Or will Adam’s guardian demon win both their souls and make Kendra his own personal puppet in Hell?
About Kristie Haigwood
Ever find it hard to talk about yourself? Yeah, I have that problem, too. I have been married to my soulmate for 8 years, who wouldn’t pick up a book unless promised that it was filled with pictures. I have a beautiful 7 year old daughter, Riley, that talks too much and has a very vivid imagination. I have no clue where she got those traits. My step-son, Hayden, is 16 and very into football and hunting. I am a writer of paranormal suspense romance. If you enjoy a great love story with a massive amount of drama about angels, demons, ghosts, vampires, witches and fairy tale creatures brought to life through a twisted mind, then you might just enjoy reading my work.
To purchase these books, click on the covers.
Books written with Ella Medler.
Books by Kristie Haigwood
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Dracian Legacy Tour ~ Release Day and Giveaway
Posted: February 14, 2013 in giveaways, Humor, New Release, Paranormal or fantasy, reviews, Romance, Series, Uncategorized, YATags: Axel, dracians, Ren, series, YA PNR
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!
Is this cover art not stunning!
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:)
Giveaway
- 3 winners will receive 1 e-book format of Dracian Legacy each
- 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.
- 1 winner will receive a $15 GC to Amazon or Barnes and Noble
- 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
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.
Contact information:
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
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