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A must for your holiday reading list ~ The Knights Before Christmas ~ Review and Giveaway
Posted: November 15, 2015 in Book Blast, Children's books, giveaways, reviewsTags: Author Joan Holub, giveaway, illustrated children's Christmas book, Mother Daughter Book Tours, The Knights Before Christmas
Mother Daughter Book Reviews is pleased to be coordinating a Book Blast for the newly released picture book, “The Knights Before Christmas” by Joan Holub (November 6 to 8, 2015).
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About The Book
Title: The Knights Before Christmas | Author: Joan Holub | Illustrator: Scott Magoon | Publication Date: September 8, 2015 | Publisher: Macmillan / Henry Holt | Pages: 32 | Recommended Ages: 4 to 8
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Goodreads | Indiebound | iBook | Kobo
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Book Description:
‘Twas December 24th, and three brave knights were just settling in for the night when out on the drawbridge, there arose such a clatter! The knights try everything to get rid of this unknown invader (Santa Claus!), a red and white knight with a fleet of dragons . . .
But nothing would stop
their white-whiskered foe.
No matter their efforts,
he just would not go!
This parody of Clement Clarke Moore’s well-known poem ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas is kid-friendly, clever, and just plain silly. Sure to become a holiday classic of a different kind!
My Review
You all know the poem “Twas The Night Before Christmas. I remember it from a very young age. My brothers and sisters and I used to like to make up our own words for the rhyming.That’s what Joan Holub has done.
Brave Knight, Polite Knight, and Silent Knight, three valiant young lads, must man the battlements, keeping the mysterious invader and his eight fierce dragons from entering the castle.
What a delightful story. The author got very creative with her telling. And she also had a fun little twist on the spirit of giving.
The book is large but not very thick. Easy for young readers to hold or for parents to read out loud to their kids.
The pages are thick and glossy with so many colorful, delightful scenes. And there’s plenty of silly comments to make you and your little ones giggle.
“Jingle bells.
Invader smells.
Jingle all the waaay…”
A new book to add to your holiday tradition, reading it over and over..
5 Stars
Sneak Peek
The Buzz About The Book
“There’s an excellent interplay between the amusing illustrations and the polished text, with lots of clever jokes for readers to discover in the art. These knights know how to keep the castle safe and the readers entertained”~ Kirkus Reviews
“A royal romp of holiday pratfalls and punnery. Yule love it!” ~ Tom Lichtenheld, bestselling illustrator of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site
“A royal delight of a book! Sure to become a favorite holiday read-aloud in every household throughout the land!” ~ Judy Schachner, creator of the bestselling Skippyjon Jones
“A great premise…Magoon’s illustrations are vibrant and fun…!” ~ Publishers Weekly
“This rousing, ridiculous medieval “Night Before Christmas” parody jingles with castle- and holiday wordplay. Cheeky digital illustrations brim with good cheer.” ~ Horn Book
About the Author: Joan Holub
Joan Holub is the author of 140+ books for children including the acclaimed picture books Little Red Writing, The Knights Before Christmas, and Mighty Dads, a New York Times bestseller. Joan co-authors (with Suzanne Williams) three series: Goddess Girls (ages 8-12, Greek mythology with a middle school twist), Grimmtastic Girls (for ages 8-12, fairy tale adventure with a middle school twist), and Heroes in Training (ages 6-11, Greek mythology adventure chapter books). Watch for her upcoming chapter book, What Was Woodstock?, and her board book, This Little President, both available in early 2016!
Website | Author Blog | Twitter | Pinterest | Goodreads
Facebook | Facebook (Goddess Girls) | Facebook (Grimmtastic Girls)
** Book Blast Giveaway **
Prize: One winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card or $25 PayPal cash prize, winner’s choice
Giveaway ends: November 19, 11:59 pm, 2015
Open to: Internationally
How to enter: Please enter using the Rafflecopter widget below.
Terms and Conditions: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. A winner will be randomly drawn through the Rafflecopter widget and will be contacted by email within 48 hours after the giveaway ends. The winner will then have 72 hours to respond. If the winner does not respond within 72 hours, a new draw will take place for a new winner. Odds of winning will vary depending on the number of eligible entries received. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. This giveaway is sponsored by the author, Joan Holub and is hosted and managed by Renee from Mother Daughter Book Reviews. If you have any additional questions – feel free to send and email to Renee(at)MotherDaughterBookReviews(dot)com.
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From Five Best Selling Authors ~ Christmas Kisses ~ Sale and Giveaway
Posted: November 7, 2015 in Anthology, giveaways, RomanceTags: 5 Authors, giveaway, romance anthology
Are you on the hunt for that special Christmas book, the one that will get you into the holiday spirit, bring back memories of your own family traditions, and inspire you to revel in this Christmas season like no other? (What about $200 in Christmas cash to go along with it?) Every year, I search for stories that will fill my Christmas reading list–romance is always a fun read, but I want them to be clean and wholesome too. That’s why I’m sharing this spectacular book. Christmas Kisses is not just one story, but five romances, all clean, wholesome, and beautifully written in one anthology now on sale for .99 cents!
Let’s show the world that there is a demand for clean and wholesome romances by purchasing this book today. For less than a dollar, you get a delightful read and help send a message that we want more of these kinds of books. Purchase your copy here, or your preferred vendor and then, will you please help spread the word about this book? Feel free to share any part of this post or share or like the Facebook or Twitter post. Oh, and don’t forget to enter the giveaway for $200 in Christmas cash!
Christmas Kisses is a collection from five bestselling and award-winning authors.
Set
in the snowy town of Echo Ridge in upstate New York, these
inspirational romances are sure to delight while you sip cocoa by the
fire and listen to Christmas carols.
in the snowy town of Echo Ridge in upstate New York, these
inspirational romances are sure to delight while you sip cocoa by the
fire and listen to Christmas carols.
***$.99 November 3 – 7***
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The Candy Counter Heiress by Lucy McConnell Amazon bestselling & award-winning author
Someday
Reese Gates will own The Candy Counter at Kenworth’s; but someday can’t
come fast enough when the manager threatens to bring in a national
candy provider. Reese secretly takes matters into her own hands hoping
to save her parents from additional worry and prove herself capable of
running the company. Her deception deepens as she ropes computer guru
Andy Edwards into helping her expand the business. Reese wanted to
shake things up, but she wasn’t planning on her heart getting caught in
the mix by Andy’s stolen kisses. If she can hold it together until after
Christmas, then she can reveal her successful online company and her
feelings for Andy. Unfortunately for Reese, even the best laid plans can
melt like chocolate.
Reese Gates will own The Candy Counter at Kenworth’s; but someday can’t
come fast enough when the manager threatens to bring in a national
candy provider. Reese secretly takes matters into her own hands hoping
to save her parents from additional worry and prove herself capable of
running the company. Her deception deepens as she ropes computer guru
Andy Edwards into helping her expand the business. Reese wanted to
shake things up, but she wasn’t planning on her heart getting caught in
the mix by Andy’s stolen kisses. If she can hold it together until after
Christmas, then she can reveal her successful online company and her
feelings for Andy. Unfortunately for Reese, even the best laid plans can
melt like chocolate.
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Christmas Makeover by Cami Checketts Amazon bestselling author
Chelsea Jamison has been infatuated with Drew Stirling longer than she’s loved
playing basketball, high-top sneakers, and the Knicks. Unfortunately,
all Drew sees is the kid who kicked his trash in the high school free
throw contest and not the girl whose heart breaks into a fast dribble
when he’s near.
playing basketball, high-top sneakers, and the Knicks. Unfortunately,
all Drew sees is the kid who kicked his trash in the high school free
throw contest and not the girl whose heart breaks into a fast dribble
when he’s near.
Drew makes an unexpected visit home to Echo Ridge and their friendship picks
up where they left off as they scheme to make a teenaged boy’s
Christmas dreams come true. When Chelsea realizes she’s fallen for her
best friend, she wonders if there is any hope of a relationship with
Drew or if she’s stuck in buddy-status for life.
up where they left off as they scheme to make a teenaged boy’s
Christmas dreams come true. When Chelsea realizes she’s fallen for her
best friend, she wonders if there is any hope of a relationship with
Drew or if she’s stuck in buddy-status for life.
Hope for Christmas by Rachelle J. Christensen Amazon bestselling & award-winning author
Anika Fletcher hates Christmas–its promises of good tidings and hope for the
future are as tinseled as the ornaments on Kenworth’s Hope Tree.
Despite her feelings, Anika wants to maintain her daughter’s faith in
the magic of the season and gladly accepts a second job working with the
handsome Carlos Rodriguez to restore Kenworth’s old fashioned soda
fountain. Carlos is no stranger to hard times and slowly shares his life
of light and joy with Anika as they work together. Just as her fragile
soul begins to feel hope again, an ill-timed act of charity changes
everything. Anika isn’t sure who she can trust or if hope is worth
nurturing–especially at Christmas when it’s easy to enjoy a kiss and
believe love can last longer than the season.
future are as tinseled as the ornaments on Kenworth’s Hope Tree.
Despite her feelings, Anika wants to maintain her daughter’s faith in
the magic of the season and gladly accepts a second job working with the
handsome Carlos Rodriguez to restore Kenworth’s old fashioned soda
fountain. Carlos is no stranger to hard times and slowly shares his life
of light and joy with Anika as they work together. Just as her fragile
soul begins to feel hope again, an ill-timed act of charity changes
everything. Anika isn’t sure who she can trust or if hope is worth
nurturing–especially at Christmas when it’s easy to enjoy a kiss and
believe love can last longer than the season.
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Soda Fountain Christmas by Connie E. Sokol Amazon bestselling author
Keira
Kenworth has one focus this holiday season: save her father’s old-time
department store from bankruptcy. She is not focused on Tayton Wells,
the tall, dark, and genius marketing guru from downtown New York, hired
to make it happen. He is as doubtful that her nostalgic connect-the-town
ideas will succeed as she is about his numbers-first plan. However,
it’s not just their different approaches that cause sparks to fly.
Working together on a fast deadline to save the store before Christmas,
the unspoken connection between them grows. But will the tough decisions
they face drive them back to their separate worlds, or will they lead
to the beginning of love?
Kenworth has one focus this holiday season: save her father’s old-time
department store from bankruptcy. She is not focused on Tayton Wells,
the tall, dark, and genius marketing guru from downtown New York, hired
to make it happen. He is as doubtful that her nostalgic connect-the-town
ideas will succeed as she is about his numbers-first plan. However,
it’s not just their different approaches that cause sparks to fly.
Working together on a fast deadline to save the store before Christmas,
the unspoken connection between them grows. But will the tough decisions
they face drive them back to their separate worlds, or will they lead
to the beginning of love?
One Winter Night by Heather Tullis Amazon bestselling author
Jonah Owens thought moving to Echo Ridge to open his art gallery would solve
all of his problems. The need to sell his grandma’s house adds an
unexpected complication. It would be easier if his neighbor didn’t have
all those farm animals.Kaya
Feidler’s family has owned their land for nearly a hundred years–long
before the neighbors were there. There’s no way she’s giving up the
animal therapy business she’s been struggling to make profitable. She
gets a temp job helping Jonah in the gallery. Spending time together is a
recipe for romance, but can they overcome their own hangups to be more
than friends?
all of his problems. The need to sell his grandma’s house adds an
unexpected complication. It would be easier if his neighbor didn’t have
all those farm animals.Kaya
Feidler’s family has owned their land for nearly a hundred years–long
before the neighbors were there. There’s no way she’s giving up the
animal therapy business she’s been struggling to make profitable. She
gets a temp job helping Jonah in the gallery. Spending time together is a
recipe for romance, but can they overcome their own hangups to be more
than friends?
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Claws For Alarm ~ A Nick & Nora Mystery ~ Blast and Giveaway
Posted: November 3, 2015 in Book Blast, Cozy Mystery, giveawaysTags: Author T.C. LoTempio, Claws For Alarm, cozy mystery series, giveaway
I love cozy mysteries.
The clever titles.
The quirky, colorful cover art.
And the characters and towns I meet and come to know.
Check this out!
And don’t forget to enter the giveaway!
Claws For Alarm
A Nick & Nora Mystery
by T.C. LoTempio
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Synopsis
Since inheriting her mother’s sandwich shop, Nora Charles is more about hot grilled paninis than cold-blooded murder—until her sister Lacey is arrested. The victim, an esteemed art collector and Lacey’s bullying professor, was stabbed in the heart. Apparently, all over a lousy grade.
Off campus, things were just as dicey. The prof had an ex with secrets, a trophy wife set to inherit a fortune in masterworks, and a scorned student mistress. Going undercover, Nora realizes that investigating this crime is the biggest test of her sleuthing career. Because if she fails, even Nick’s animal instinct won’t be enough to rescue Lacey from a perfectly executed framing.
Praise for the Nick and Nora
“Nick and Nora are a winning team.”—Rebecca Hale, New York Times bestselling author of How to Paint a Cat
“Nick and Nora are the purrfect sleuthy duo!”—*Victoria Laurie, New York Times bestselling author of the Psychic Eye Mystery series
Author T.C. LoTempio
Born in New York City, T. C. LoTempio is the national bestselling author of Meow If It’s Murder, the first in the Nick and Nora Mystery series. She has been a staff reporter at the young adult magazine Susabella Passengers and Friends for more than a decade. When she isn’t reporting or writing novels, she and her cat Rocco fundraise for Nathan Fillion’s charity, Kids Need to Read.
Website * Blog * Twitter * Facebook
$50 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash
Ends 11/30/15
Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader and sponsored by the author. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
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A New Children’s Picture Book by Angela Muse ~ The Fox & The Snowman ~ Blast and Giveaway
Posted: November 2, 2015 in Book Blast, Children's books, giveawaysTags: Author Angela Muse, children's book, giveaway, The Fox & The Snowman
The Fox & The Snowman is a delightful children’s story by Angela Muse. Mother Daughter Book Reviews has coordinated the wonderful Book Blast for this new picture book.
Enjoy my post.
And don’t forget to enter the giveaway!
Title: The Fox and the Snowman | Author: Angela Muse | Illustrator: Helen Wu | Publication Date: October 5, 2015 | Publisher: 4EYESBOOKS | Pages: 28 | Recommended Ages: 0 to 8
Summary:
This is a story of a lone fox and his journey through a year of changing seasons. He discovers friendship and family in this colorful winter tale.
Also check out Lil Glimmer, The Nutt Family: An Acorny Adventure, The Pig Princess, The Bee Bully, Eager Eaglets: Birds of Play, Cactus Charlie, Suzy Snowflake, Monsters Have Mommies, The Christmas Owl, The Cat Who Lost His Meow, Caterpillar Shoes & Ten Thankful Turkeys by this author.
Grab a copy of the ebook, available for a limited time at the
introductory price of 99 cents! (Reg $2.99)
Amazon * Barnes & Noble * Kobo
iBooks * Createspace * Goodreads
Author Angela Muse
Angela Muse was born in California to a military family. This meant that she got used to being the “new kid” in school every couple of years. It was hard trying to make new friends, but Angela discovered she had a knack for writing. In high school Angela began writing poetry and song lyrics. Expressing herself through writing seemed very natural. After becoming a Mom in 2003, Angela continued her storytelling to her own children. In 2009 she wrote and published her first rhyming children’s book aimed at toddlers. Since then she has released several more children’s picture books and released her first young adult romance series, The Alpha Girls.
Angela’s husband, Ben Muse writes suspense/thriller books that can also be found on Amazon.
Check out what else she’s working on by visiting www.4eyesbooks.com
Website | Facebook | Goodreads | Twitter
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Prize: One winner will receive a $100 Amazon gift card or $100 PayPal cash prize, winner’s choice
Giveaway ends: November 15, 11:59 pm, 2015
Open to: Internationally
How to enter: Please enter using the Rafflecopter widget below.
Terms and Conditions: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. A winner will be randomly drawn through the Rafflecopter widget and will be contacted by email within 48 hours after the giveaway ends. The winner will then have 72 hours to respond. If the winner does not respond within 72 hours, a new draw will take place for a new winner. Odds of winning will vary depending on the number of eligible entries received. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. This giveaway is sponsored by the author, Angela Muse and is hosted and managed by Renee from Mother Daughter Book Reviews. If you have any additional questions – feel free to send and email to Renee(at)MotherDaughterBookReviews(dot)com.
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The Beat On Ruby’s Street ~ Blitz and Giveaway
Posted: October 22, 2015 in Action/Adventure, Blitz, Children's books, giveawaysTags: Author Jenna Zark, giveaway, middle grade adventure, The Beat On Ruby's Street
Welcome to the blitz tour for The Beat on Ruby’s Street by Jenna Zark! This is a middle grade novel and is now available for sale!
About the Book:
The last thing eleven-year-old Ruby Tabeata expected to happen on her way to a Jack Kerouac reading was to be hauled to the police station.
It’s 1958 and Ruby is the opposite of a 1950s stereotype: fierce, funny and strong willed, she is only just starting to chart her course in a family of Beat Generation artists in Greenwich Village. Ruby dreams of meeting famous poets while becoming one herself; instead, she’s accused of trying to steal fruit from a local vendor and is forced to live in a children’s home. As Ruby struggles to return to family and friends, she learns her only choice is to follow her heart.
Join Ruby’s journey as she finds unexpected friendships, the courage to rebel against unjust authority and the healing power of art in this inspiring middle-grade novel by Jenna Zark.
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About the Author:
Jenna Zark is a columnist, lyricist, playwright, and novelist. Her play A Body of Water was published by Dramatists Play Service and produced regionally after its debut at Circle Repertory Company in New York. Other plays were produced in the Twin Cities, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and St. Louis. As a former staff writer at Scholastic Choices magazine, Zark wrote extensively for middle school and junior high students. Columns, poetry, essays, and articles have been published in TC Jewfolk, Stoneboat literary magazine, Minnesota Bride and numerous other publications. Zark is also a member of a lyricist’s collective in the Twin Cities that performs at local cabarets. She’s still trying to figure out if it’s harder to write a play, a novel, or a song. To share your thoughts on that or to learn more, please visit jennazark.com.
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Giveaway:
One (1) paperback copy of The Beat on Ruby’s Street (US) and five (5) ebooks (INT)
Ends November 5th
Prizing is provided by the publisher, hosts are not responsible.
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This event was organized by CBB Book Promotions.
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The Ghost Host ~ She’s had lots of practice screaming ~ Blog Tour and Giveaway
Posted: October 12, 2015 in Blog Tour, giveaways, Paranormal or fantasyTags: Author DelSheree Gladden, giveaway, Paranormal/Fantasy, The Ghost Host
The Ghost Host
by DelSheree Gladden
Synopsis
Everyone thinks Echo Simmons is crazy, but being The Ghost Host isn’t just a YouTube hoax like people think. It’s the only way to control the ghosts haunting her…at least until the FBI shows up asking questions.
The first eighteen years of Echo Simmons’ life have been less than ideal. On more than one occasion her parents have considered committing her. They don’t believe she sees ghosts or that they harass her on a daily basis. So when a rogue ghost begins tormenting her, they’re the last people she’s going to tell. Her best friends Holden and Zara are doing their best to help, but ghost attacks are only the beginning of Echo’s problems.
Handling the ghosts by giving them a voice on YouTube through her webshow has been her saving grace—even if her parents think it’s all a hoax—but that gets a little complicated when the ghost of Madeline Crew reveals a little too much about her previous life and the FBI shows up at her door wanting to know how she gained access to long-buried government secrets.
It just keeps getting worse from there. Madeline’s message to her great grandson sparks a strange connection between Echo and Malachi, which leads to Georgia, secrets, mistakes, love, lies, and life changing revelations.
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Enjoy this excerpt.
Everything feels wrong. I glance over at Malachi and Kyran first, thinking they’d be the ones to recognize something isn’t right, and I get all the confirmation I need from the strained expressions on their faces. They aren’t alone. Everyone with us feels the claustrophobic oppressiveness of this building. It’s not an unfamiliar feeling. I felt it when Archer died, only for a few brief seconds, but reliving the memory imprinted the queasy, unnatural feel of death on my soul forever.
“Do you see anything?” Agent Morton asks.
“If I do see something, I’m certainly not keeping it to myself,” I say. More likely than not, everyone in a five mile radius will know when I see something. I have lots of practice at screaming.
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Author DelSheree Gladden
DelSheree Gladden was one of those shy, quiet kids who spent more time reading than talking. Literally. She didn’t speak a single word for the first three months of preschool, but she had already taught herself to read. Her fascination with reading led to many hours spent in the library and bookstores, and eventually to writing. She wrote her first novel when she was sixteen years old, but spent ten years rewriting and perfecting it before having it published.
Native to New Mexico, DelSheree and her husband spent several years in Colorado for college and work before moving back home to be near family again. Their two children love having their cousins close by. When not writing, you can find DelSheree reading, painting, sewing and trying not to get bitten by small children in her work as a dental hygienist. DelSheree has several bestselling young adult series, including “Invisible” which was part of the USA Today Bestselling box set, “Pandora.” The Date Shark Series is her first contemporary romance series, and her first book in her upcoming new adult series, The Ghost Host, will be releasing 2015.
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Blog Tour Giveaway
$25 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash
Ends 10/29/15
Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader and sponsored by the author. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
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WHO R U REALLY? Paperback Release Giveaway
Posted: September 1, 2015 in giveaways, New Release, thriller, YATags: Author Margo Kelly, giveaway, Who R U Really, YA Thriller
Today we are excited to be celebrating the Paperback Release of the Young Adult Thriller: WHO R U REALLY? by Margo Kelly
Nearly a year has passed since WHO R U REALLY? by Margo Kelly came out in hardback, and now, Merit Press (the YA imprint of F+W Media) is publishing a paperback version of the young adult thriller! Its official release date is September 4, 2015, and to celebrate, we’re giving away FIVE signed paperback copies! For a chance to win one, simply follow the steps below in the Rafflecopter.
Here are a few of the exciting things that have happened since WHO R U REALLY? debuted as a hardback:
Won 1st Place in the YA Category for the Idaho Author Award
The Department of Homeland Security took notice:DHS invited Margo to partner with the STOP. THINK. CONNECT. campaign, which is the global cyber security awareness campaign to help people stay safer and more secure online.
Librarians have applauded the story:
“This book is sure to spark a dialogue between parents and teens as well as tell an appealing cautionary tale to a younger audience and would be a good addition to any middle school, high school, or public library.” The Idaho Librarian
“With all the different trending social media out there, this book is intriguing because the story centers around a naive yet strong-willed girl who falls into the trap of an internet predator. … You will definitely want to read this book to find out what happens!” The Dallas Public Library
Industry experts have had positive things to say:
“This tense thriller offers useful lessons.” —The Horn Book Guide
“Based on actual events, the story should be required reading for all teens.” —VOYA Magazine
“Kelly shows us just how terrifying, dangerous and unknown the world of online gaming can be–especially for a young teen…. The book is well-written and the story believable and engaging…I strongly recommend this book.” —The Idaho StatesmanDescription of WHO R U REALLY?:When Thea discovers a new role-playing game online, she falls under the spell of Kit, an older boy whose smarts and savvy can’t defeat his loneliness and near-suicidal despair. As Kit draws soft-hearted Thea into his drama, she creates a full plate of cover stories for her parents and then even her friends. Ripped from a true-life story, Who R U Really? willscare you as Thea’s life spins out of her control.
About the Author:
Margo Kelly is a native of the Northwest and currently resides in Idaho. A veteran public speaker, Margo is now actively pursuing her love of writing. Who R U Really? is her debut novel, published by Merit Press. The Department of Homeland Security has partnered with Margo to promote online safety. Margo welcomes opportunities to speak to youth groups, library groups, and book clubs. For more information, visit her website: www.margokelly.net
Here are a few places you can buy a copy of WHO R U REALLY?:
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Rediscovered Books
Here are a few places you can find Margo Kelly online:
https://www.goodreads.com/margokelly
https://twitter.com/MargoWKelly
https://www.facebook.com/MargoKelly.author
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5 signed paperbacks of Who R U Really?
US only
Ends 9/4
Prizing is provided by the author, hosts are not responsible.
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Click on the rafflecopter link below to enter.
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New Release Giveaway ~ No Substitute For Myth ~ A Subbing Isn’t For Sissies Cozy Mystery
Posted: June 2, 2015 in Cozy Mystery, giveaways, New ReleaseTags: Author Carolyn J. Rose, giveaway, New Release, No Substitute For Myth, Subbing Isn't For Sissies Series
Welcome to the release event for No Substitute for Myth by Carolyn J. Rose. This is the fourth book in the Subbing isn’t for Sissies series and is now available for sale! This is a cozy mystery series and the first three books are only .99 cents!
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About The Book:
Is Bigfoot prowling around Reckless River , Washington ? Has Sasquatch come to the city?
Barbara Reed doesn’t know if she believes the legendary creature exists, but evidence is stacking up. Something big is scavenging for food in city parks. Something tall and heavy left footprints across a dirt parking lot. And something huge and hairy careened into her one night on the riverfront trail.
Did that same creature kill a man and drag his body into a swamp? Or was the killer human? Will justice be undermined by media frenzy, a tide of tourism, and hundreds of hunters?
With help from the usual suspects, Barb, her drug-cop boyfriend, her pearl-powered wealthy neighbor, and Cheese Puff, her less-than-loyal dog, set out to solve a mystery, catch a murderer, and bust a few myths along the way.
Don’t miss out on the first three books, only .99 cents!
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About the Author:
Carolyn J. Rose grew up in New York’s Catskill Mountains, graduated from the University of Arizona, logged two years in Arkansas with Volunteers in Service to America, and spent 25 years as a television news researcher, writer, producer, and assignment editor in Arkansas, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington. She lives in Vancouver, Washington, and her interests are reading, gardening, swimming, and NOT cooking. Find out more about her and her books at http://www.deadlyduomysteries.com
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Giveaway:
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$50 Amazon Gift Card (INT)
Ends June 15
Fill out the rafflecopter to enter.
This giveaway is provided by the author.
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Click on the Rafflecopter Link below to enter.
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This event was organized by CBB Book Promotions.
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New Cover Reveal and Giveaway ~ Night Of The Chupacabra by Michael Hebler
Posted: May 21, 2015 in Cover Reveal, giveaways, horror, Series, thrillerTags: Author Michael Hebler, Chupacabra Series #1, cover reveal, giveaway, horror/thriller, Night of the Chupacabra
I’m so excited!
Michael hebler has a new cover for his scary good Night of the Chupacabra!
I’ve read the first three book sin this series and ate them up and was thrilled to learn that the fourth book will be releasing this year.
Come on in and feast your eyes.
Check out my review.
And enter the awesome giveaway!
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Check out my5 Star Review HERE!
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Synopsis
WINNER OF THE 2014 NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR BEST HORROR NOVEL – No one ever disputed that the deserts of the American West were treacherous for the wandering man. Hot and desolate conditions give a home to many dangerous creatures, including one elusive beast which no traveler had ever laid eyes upon until the night Drake Byrne passed through with his family. Their encounter becomes a gruesome attack that rips the Byrnes apart, expected never to reunite. Now, five years later, Drake’s search finally comes to an end when he stumbles upon the unique town of Dillmore Valley. Hidden in the hills, the walls that protect the populace, and its secrets, quickly become their prison when the cunning creature that has been shadowing Drake terrorizes the town and feeds on the blood of anything that poses a threat.
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Check out the trailer.
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Purchase Links
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Trade Paperback price is $15.95 / eBook is $0.99 at most online retailers
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Michael has been posting character bios of his upcoming new release, Dawn of the Chupacabra, on his website. You can check them out HERE.
And be sure to stop back by on Friday, May 29th when I reveal the cover art for Dawn of the Chupacabra and an excerpt. Michael will also be stopping in for a quick interview!
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Author Michael Hebler
Prior to becoming an award-winning author of his dark fiction Chupacabra Series, Michael was a full-time international film publicist who had worked on multiple titles for Walt Disney, Pixar, Lionsgate, Lakeshore Entertainment, Warner Bros., Summit Entertainment, and the 2013 Academy Award-winning Best Foreign Language Film, “La grande bellezza” (The Great Beauty).
Born in the early 1970’s in Los Angeles County to a salesman and homemaker, Michael dreamed of following his passions for entertainment and storytelling by acting. It was while studying theatre arts at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California, did he realize his penchant for stories were better suited on the page rather than the stage. But creating tales with suspense, laughter, and heart is not Michael’s only love. Hebler also enjoys volunteering in his local community, as well as aid in the capture/spay/neuter/release feral program.
To date, Michael’s publications include NIGHT OF THE CHUPACABRA, CURSE OF THE CHUPACABRA, and LEGEND OF THE CHUPACABRA (Books I, II, & III of the six-part Chupacabra Series) as well as his first publication, THE NIGHT AFTER CHRISTMAS, a holiday picture book for believers of any age. Michael’s fourth book in the Chupacabra Series, DAWN OF THE CHUPACABRA will be available in print and for ebook on October 13, 2015.
Born in the early 1970’s in Los Angeles County to a salesman and homemaker, Michael dreamed of following his passions for entertainment and storytelling by acting. It was while studying theatre arts at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California, did he realize his penchant for stories were better suited on the page rather than the stage. But creating tales with suspense, laughter, and heart is not Michael’s only love. Hebler also enjoys volunteering in his local community, as well as aid in the capture/spay/neuter/release feral program.
To date, Michael’s publications include NIGHT OF THE CHUPACABRA, CURSE OF THE CHUPACABRA, and LEGEND OF THE CHUPACABRA (Books I, II, & III of the six-part Chupacabra Series) as well as his first publication, THE NIGHT AFTER CHRISTMAS, a holiday picture book for believers of any age. Michael’s fourth book in the Chupacabra Series, DAWN OF THE CHUPACABRA will be available in print and for ebook on October 13, 2015.
Michael currently resides in Southwest Florida.
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Michael also in the beginning stages of organizing a newsletter. If you would like to be included on the list once it’s up and running, you can email Michael at the link above.
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One Winner of either:
1) a signed paperback copy of the new edition (USA only) OR 2) 4 ebooks (Night of the Chupacabra, Curse of the Chupacabra, Legend of the Chupacabra, and an ARC of Dawn of the Chupacabra when it’s ready sometime this summer) (choice of formats: MOBI, EPUB or PDF)
Entry is easy. Just leave your email address so I can contact you if you win and answer this question:
“What would be your weapon of choice against a chupacabra, or would you just tuck tail and run away?”
Giveaway ends June 8th.
After you enter the giveaway, go HERE to check out my interview with Michael and see the exclusive character bios and cover art for the the next book in this series, Dawn Of The Chupacabra!
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Other books in the series available now.
Click on the covers fro my reviews.
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