I love book trailers. Whenever I find a new one, I like to post it here so I can share it with you. They are such a fun and cool way to promote a book!
Today I am sharing the trailer for Revamp by Beck Sherman.
After the video, follow this link to read my 5 STAR review: http://wp.me/p27ipo-dT
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The World Clicks by K.M. Breakey
To get your copy just click on the cover image or on this link:
Lets talk about in the midst of darkness by Nicole Bailey. After my review read further to enter the giveaway for a chance to win a signed paperback and one of Nicole’s pretty bookmarks, and I have a BONUS for you. Nicole is stopping by for an interview. So keep reading and get to know the author behind this story.
For the giveaway details, just look for the BOOKWORM at the bottom of the post.
Waverly grew up in Yachats, Oregon. A small town. A really small town, Population: 617. As soon as she graduated high school she got out of there and landed in Portstewart, Ireland, close to the university she would be attending.
One day, while following her usual routine of heading to the beach for a walk, she quite literally bumped into Finn O’neill. They both felt the rush of electricity between them upon contact.
They quickly became inseparable, feeling as if they had known each other for a long time.
But Finn is hiding a secret, a secret that if revealed could put both of their lives in danger.
To complicate things, Waverly’s best friend Jess comes to visit and is caught up in the deadly game of cat and mouse between Finn and his cousin Kieran.
Will they risk all to be together and can they survive what is coming?
You’ll have to read the book to find out:)
I found this book to be fun and quick to read. There is no love triangle here but there is some instant love. I found it to be believable as we all experienced this “puppy love” as young adults. For some, it lasted, for others, it faded with time. The attraction between Waverly and Finn goes beyond this, is almost spiritual and meant to be. It brought back a rush of tenderness.
As for Jess. She is the friend we all had that we called complicated. She is young and brash, diving headlong into whatever interests her at the moment. Sometimes she behaves selfishly, but didn’t we all when we were younger? She is also very loyal and steps up when needed.
Kieran is just plain bad. Selfish and cruel, he is always about self-gratification and doesn’t care who he crushes in that pursuit. There is not one redeeming quality in him. His character is well written.
in the midst of darkness is what I would call a YA Fantasy or YA Paranormal Romance. I feel it is written for mature teens to adults and would recommend this to the young ladies out there.
The only thing that put me off was the use of the word Love. It was used as a term of endearment by Finn, and it was used often. But that is a small detail and maybe in Ireland, that is the norm. It did not take away from an enjoyable reading experience.
The story is a little slow in the beginning but once the characters and plot are established it gets rolling and builds to some interesting predicaments and the author wraps it up nicely, with an ending that leaves you wondering what comes next.
This is Nicole’s debut novel and she is hard at work writing the sequel. We will be hearing (and reading) more from this author. I look forward to the next chapter in the lives of Waverly and Finn.
I really liked it and recommend it.
REceived this book from the author for my honest review. Thanks so much Nicole.
Please welcome Nicole Bailey
Hi Nicole. Thank you for stopping by. Lets get right to it!
What genre do you classify in the midst of darkness as, and is there another genre you would like to write?
I would consider it to be Young Adult Paranormal Romance. I don’t really think it’s for younger teens though, although it is pretty clean compared to a lot of the other stuff out there in my genre. I don’t know if I could ever write another genre. This genre has always been my favorite, so it’s what I’m most familiar with. My friends and family have told me I should write a book about the adventures of living with all boys after reading our family blog. Maybe one day.
Could you explain your writing process? Do you start with a character or does the plot come first?
This book actually started by itself one night. A friend on facebook posted, “So there I was…” That’s it. For some reason, that sparked an idea and within a few minutes, the prologue came to be. I wrote a couple of chapters within the next couple of weeks, and then it just sat there. I never really dreamed that it would turn into a book, though. After the prologue, I had to figure out some names. I have always loved the name Finn, and I researched names for Waverly. I wanted a three syllable name because when he’s calling to her in the prologue, that’s the way I imagined it. In the beginning, I had no plot. It literally came as I was writing. I had a few ideas of what I wanted to happen, but not a set plot. Last summer, I decided that I wanted to work on it, and I ended up writing the entire book during summer break.
I always want to ask this and keep forgetting. How do you choose the names for your characters?
As far as the other characters go, I wanted authentic Irish names, so I went online and looked up some names that sounded cool. Kieran’s name actually means “dark one,” so I thought that fit his character well. Jessie just popped in my head while I was writing. I’ve always liked those boy names that can be girl names also.
Where do you like to write, and do you use pencil and paper or write on the computer?
I wrote the book in my kitchen at our computer desk. The night I wrote the prologue, I grabbed a pen and paper quickly to write it down before I forgot and then put it on the computer.
What do you do for fun when you are not writing?
When I’m not writing, I enjoy hanging out with my family. I love to watch my boys play baseball and football. I like to scrapbook, but haven’t done any in forever. I enjoy watching movies with my husband as well.
I know you are very busy writing the sequel to in the midst of darkness. Is there anything you can share with us, perhaps a tease about what’s coming up?
I’m planning on posting the prologue to Return to Darkness on my blog soon. I will let you know that Jessie meets someone and there is a trip back to Ireland. We haven’t heard the last of Kieran or his father, Darcy either.
Now I am going to throw in some fun questions.
What is your dream vacation?
My dream vacation is Ireland of course! I always wanted to go to Paris. I dreamed of it for years. But then I started writing this book and fell in love with Portstewart. I would love to make enough money from the book sales to travel there with my husband someday.
What scares you?
I’m terrified of sharks. I grew up in California going to the beach. I saw “Jaws” as a young girl and have been afraid of them ever since.
Do you prefer watching movies or TV shows?
I love to watch both movies and TV. But if I had to choose, I would probably pick movies. My favorites are 80’s movies and Romantic Comedies.
Do you like swimming at the beach or a pool?
I love the beach. Waverly has a lot of my characteristics, including a love of the beach. I actually grew up going to Newport Beach all summer long. I loved to swim in the ocean and just got back this summer for a day during our vacation. It’s never long enough for me to get my fix.
What’s you favorite holiday?
Favorite holiday has always been Halloween. I love to dress up and who doesn’t love candy. But the last couple of years, I have decided I love Thanksgiving more. I love my husband’s fried turkey!
Thank you for stopping in Nicole. I know you are busy writing and I appreciate you taking time out from your schedule to share with us.
Thanks again Laura! I enjoy talking about the book and how it came to be. And I appreciate all of your help and interest.
And now for the giveaway!
Nicole has offered one Signed Paperback and one lovely bookmark of in the midst of darkness.
Isn’t that awesome!
As always it is easy to enter. Just leave your email and a comment for Nicole, or say something about the interview or this post.
Contest ends September 8th.
While it is not required, it is much appreciated if you would follow my blog.
Also you can follow Nicole here:
http://www.inthemidstofdarkness.blogspot.com
https://twitter.com/MidstofDarkness
Contact: Nicole Bailey penquilla@gmail.com
Get to know Nicole
Nicole is a stay-at-home mother of four busy boys. When she isn’t at sporting events and chauffering the boys, she finds time to write. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Boise State University, and she recently rediscovered her passion for writing. In The Midst of Darkness is Nicole’s first novel and she is currently working on the sequel.
To purchase her book, just click on the cover image.
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I love my monster movies. I especially like the vintage ones. They just have something about them. I know they don’t look real like the CG ones we have now, but they have a draw all their own.
Ray Harryhausen set the standard for special effects, using stop-motion animation to give a distinctive look to his terrifying monsters.
Check out this amazing video of his accomplishments! I have seen every one of these. Some of them still creep me out!
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My all time favorite is Valley of the Gwangi. Have you seen it. I remember this one so well. I loved the miniature horse. Couldn’t find a video of it, but check out this video. I love it!
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Did you see some familiar monsters? What is your favorite vintage creature feature?
Bizarro Press is offering Editorial by Arthur Graham free through next weekend. For your copy just click on the cover image.
Follow the editor and his client into the infinite ring of Ouroboros, the self-devouring, in this episodic novella by Arthur Graham. A story told through concentric circles of narrative, each adding a layer of truth while further smothering all notions of certainty, Editorial will leave readers wondering just how many times the same tale can be swallowed.
If you know me, you know I am always looking for something different, something other than the norm, to read. From the synopsis above I can see how clever the cover design is. Looks like I have something different to delve into!
About Arthur Graham
Hailing from the north woods of Michigan, Arthur Graham currently resides in Salt Lake City, Utah, with his wife and her cat. He writes his books alone in the dark, usually nude, surrounded by empty bottles and loaded guns.
His style is one that willingly loses itself in the false dichotomy between “genre” and “literary” fiction, with much of it cleaving towards satire and surrealism. His work has been called “clever”, “tacky”, and even “a bit obscene”. One reviewer was kind enough to label it “Burroughs-lite”.
His novella, Editorial, was recently picked up by Bizarro Press http://bizarropress.com/.
One day, he hopes to sell enough books to supplement his drinking habit, but not so many that he’s forced to claim the income on his taxes.
I have some great news. Delta Legend is free to download from amazon.com on August 22nd and 23rd! Details are below.
Not too long ago I had the opportunity to read and review Delta Legend by Kelan O’Connell and also to host a giveaway, which was awesome. To read more about Delta Legend and Kelan go here: http://wp.me/p27ipo-9P .
Check out this cover art! Is it not beautiful?
My rating: Surpassed the Stars!
What is inside the book is fantastic also.
So here’s the details straight from Kelan!
As summer winds down and cooler weather, back-to-school, and back to wearing more clothes, looms just around the corner, I thought this would be the perfect time to hold my first ever Free Promo Days. Here’s the link to Delta Legend on Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Delta-Legend-ebook/dp/B0064VK8Ed2 .
What better way to celebrate and savor the Dog Days of Summer than with a book that takes place in summer and is chock full of the things we love about this time of year: fishing, boating, water sports, outdoor parties, summer romance, s’mores, and of course, carnage.
There’s just something about summer carnage that tastes sweeter.
Thank you Kelan.
Be sure to visit Kelan/s blog: http://kelanoconnell.blogspot.com
and the Delta Legend website: http://deltalegend.com
A great read any time of the year, tuck it in your picnic basket. Be careful not to get too caught up or the ants will steal your lunch!
As part of the giveaway for Tiger Paw by Charles A. Cornell, the author decided to do a contest within the giveaway for more chances to win.
Charles offered three more e-books to the three people to first answer this riddle:
What is one thing tigers CAN’T do that other big cats can do?
Here were the clues:
1) Tigers can do this when they are little, but as they get older they get too heavy!
2) They can do this in one direction but have trouble in the other!
3) In cases of danger, like flooding, they will do this to save themselves, but normally they are reluctant to do it.
The answer is….climb trees!
Tigers will climb trees up to the age of sixteen months but after this age, they’re too heavy for the branches! In the monsoon season in India and Bangladesh, they will climb a tree to escape flooding, but as the video below shows, they can get up the tree but have difficulty getting down. They can’t figure out that they need to descend backwards!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sk6JvkdQAa0&feature=fvsr
Congratulations to the winners of the riddle!
Janna
DH Nevins
Jill
I have emailed you about your prizes.
More Chances!
There’s still time to enter the contest as Charles is giving away three more copies of Tiger Paw.
Click on this link to be taken to the giveaway: http://wp.me/p27ipo-k0
And for another chance to win, click on this link to Sherry’s blog, fundinmental, for another chance to win: http://wp.me/p2uiv4-28
I just found out my sister is having a giveaway of Dark Passage: Chosen #1 by ML Woolley.
Details to enter are below.
I love the new cover art. Isn’t it pretty?
A while ago I did a review of Dark Passage. I fell in love with this book. Expecting a haunted house story , I was surprised to discover something very different. If you want to see what I felt about this book just click on this link and read my review: http://wp.me/p27ipo-2g .
My Rating was a resounding 5 STARS
If you want to get to know ML Woolley just click on this link and read our interview: http://wp.me/p27ipo-4O .
Now for Sherry’s giveaway!
She is giving away 5 e-books and one paperback of Dark Passage over on her blog. Her giveaways are always easy to enter.
Just click on this link and go have some fun! http://wp.me/p2uiv4-73 . Good Luck!
I have been anxiously waiting for the final trailer for Wormwood.
If you read my review and interview, you know how much I loved this book. If you haven’t YET go here and check it out: http://wp.me/p27ipo-f5 .
Please enjoy this special treat!
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I try not to use the book blurbs in my reviews. I prefer to tell you about the synopsis in my own words and emotions. I am going to post it here, because I want you to see how well the trailer represents the story.
Book Blurb
Against a devastated landscape, a legion of one hundred fierce half-angels is hell-bent on purging the Earth of all humans. But one of them, the tormented Tiamat, struggles against his mission, and when he rescues a beautiful woman named Kali, he finds the attraction as troubling as it is miraculous. Can Kali trust the one creature who could be responsible for her ultimate demise?
Beautifully written and excitingly told, Wormwood creates a world that is as strange as it is compelling. Filled with brilliantly executed twists and turns on every page that are guaranteed to keep you guessing, Wormwood is one of the most exciting debuts of the year.
Great blurb, eh? Well, the book is filled with so much more. If you want to experience this adventure for yourself, just click on the image below to get your own copy. You are in for an absorbing, tumultuous story.
Even better, there will be two more books in this series. Book Two takes place exactly where Wormwood left off.
D. H. Nevins is writing as fast as she can! I am happy to wait, as I know from her writing, it will be worth the wait.
My rating for Wormwood: Beyond 5 STARS I am still feeling the story.
For more about D.H. Nevins and her writing:
Website: http://www.dhnevins.com
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5158514D_H_Nevins
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/133020440053518/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/dhnevins
It is always sad for me at the end of a giveaway. I enjoy all of the comments and the interaction with my readers and new friends.
The good news is, I know I’ll hear from ya’ll again, especially when I get my greedy little hands on the next book in this series! Oh yeah, in case you didn’t know, there is more to come! The Hidden Element II.
A Hidden Element is an amazing debut novel by Donna Galanti. I have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to read this book and Donna was generous and offered three e-books for this giveaway. To read my review and discover why I loved this book so much go here: http://wp.me/p27ipo-id .
My Rating: 5 STARS Can’t wait for more!
Now it is time to announce the winners!
Alana
Martha
Erfa
Congratulations! I will be emailing you and sending your information to the author.
Thanks so much to everyone for entering and for your comments.
A huge Thank You to Donna for allowing me to host this giveaway!
If you would like to purchase A Hidden Element, just click on the image below to get your own copy.
