BOTM - How To Be A Girl {Wattpad}

How To Be A Girl

Jordan Lee is as boyish as her name implies. She's always been just "one of the guys." Up until now, she's enjoyed being a tomboy, but when she finally confesses to a friend that she likes him in a more-than-friends way, Jordan realizes that being a bro sometimes...sucks. Everything Jordan says seriously is taken for a complete joke, and Matt Hendrickson doesn't believe her for a second. And so, Jordan enlists the help of her best friends: Cameron Summers, a Ladies' Man, and his model sister, Grace. They're going to teach her how to be what she isn't--how to be a girl.

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Interview

1. Please tell the readers a bit about yourself.

Well, my name's Ivey. I'm a sixteen-year-old junior in high school, and I've been writing on Wattpad for roughly around 2 and a half years now. I want to major in some sort of science (either biology-related or chemistry-related) and minor in English when I get to college. Along with writing, I also put a good amount of energy into piano and singing. My family's got four kids total--I have three sisters--so I really love writing as a way to shut them all out.

2. What types of books do you write?

A majority of my books are teen fiction / romance / humor type of stories, but lately I've been trying to shift away from those fluffy teen chick-lit novels and explore things totally different. Goliath was my first attempt to do so; it's got darker themes involved. I plan on writing a science fiction novel, too, once I've got it all planned out.

The subgenres may differ, but I have a feeling that the big umbrella genre I'll always write for is Young Adult, only because right now I'm a teenager, and teens are what I know. Plus, it's pretty fun, too.

3. How many books have you written?

I've completed two, but only one complete one is posted (Behind These Walls), while I have an edited version up for the other (Why She Fell). How to Be a Girl is so, so, so close to ending. I've got a lot of works-in-progresses, though.

4. What movie and/or book are you looking forward to this year?

I'm looking forward to 22 Jump Street and The Fault in Our Stars movies. For books...I don't really have any, haha.

5. What type of books do you enjoy reading?

Honestly, if it's well written and interesting, I'll enjoy it. Lately I've been reading a lot of great American classics authors (i.e. John Steinbeck, F. Scott Fitzgerald) because I'm taking American Lit for my English class, and I'm really enjoying reading them so far.

6. If you were stranded on a desert island, what 3 things would you want with you?

I wouldn't want anything except

1. A boat.
2. A map.
3. And food.

7. Are you considering a sequel?

I was at first, but now, I'm not so sure. We'll see how I manage to end this book, I guess.

8. What inspired you to become a writer?

When I was in third grade, I read "The School Story" by Andrew Clements. I was only 8 at the time, and the main character was 10 (I think), so it made me realize that anyone can write a book. I'd always had a constant flow of imagination going on (I daydreamed a lot as a kid and I still do), so I figured if the girl from "The School Story" could write a book, why couldn't I?

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BOTW - List #40 {Wattpad}

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$50 Book Blast - Lumière by Jacqueline E. Garlick

Lumière by Jacqueline E. Garlick 

One determined girl.

One resourceful boy.

One miracle machine that could destroy everything… 

After an unexplained flash shatters her world, seventeen-year-old Eyelet Elsworth sets out to find the Illuminator, her father’s prized invention. With it, she hopes to cure herself of her debilitating seizures before Professor Smrt—her father’s arch nemesis—discovers her secret and locks her away in an asylum.

Pursued by Smrt, Eyelet locates the Illuminator only to see it whisked away. She follows the thief into the world of the unknown, compelled not only by her quest but by the allure of the stranger—Urlick Babbit—who harbors secrets of his own.

Together, they endure deadly Vapours and criminal-infested woods in pursuit of the same goal, only to discover the miracle machine they hoped would solve their problems may in fact be their biggest problem of all.

When darkness is safer than light…

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Praise

“One of the most inventive story worlds I’ve read in years…” Donald Maass, Author of Writing the Breakout Novel, Writing 21st Century Fiction, and The Fire in Fiction

“Such an engaging story featuring witty dialogue, gripping action scenes and a romance that will make your heart melt!” Laurel May

“I liked the mix of reminders I got from authors like Mervyn Peake, L.Frank Baum and Ray Bradbury. I'm sure that every reader will find shades of other famous writers, including or excluding these three.” Richard L. Bunning

“Eyelet and Urlick, the two main characters... There's so much to love! They are like salt and pepper: totally different, spicy, argumentative, and brilliantly smart.” Rosemary Danielis

Excerpt From Lumière:

“Wait!” I shout, surging forward, shouldering my way through the crowd. I fight my way to the front and pound on the doors of the carriage. “Please!” I shout. “I need to speak to you!” But the stranger doesn’t hear.

He brings his whip down hard over his horse’s back and the carriage leaps forward, parting the angry crowd like soil in a furrowed field. “Wait!” I hoist my skirts and chase after the carriage. “Please!” I shout. “Please! Wait!”

A second crack of the whip and the carriage moves faster. I race on, struggling to keep up to its side. If I lose sight of the carriage, I’ve lost everything. All hope of ever leading a normal life.

I can’t let that happen. 

Won’t let that happen.

He will not take my father’s machine.

“Please, I beg you, stop the coach!” I lunge, throwing myself at the back of the coach, barely catching a toe on the edge of the running boards, embedding my nails into the carriage’s seams. The carriage bursts forward through the streets of Gears, the city fast becoming a memory.

“Stop!” I plead as my boot slips from the running boards. I swing out to one side and dangle by one arm. 

The stranger at the mount turns his head. “What are you doing?” he shouts. “Get off!”

“Get off?”

I kick my way back up onto the platform.

“I said get off!” he shouts again.

“I won’t!” I say, hoisting, myself up higher onto the cab.

My foot slips again and I sink beneath the rooftop, striking my chin hard on the way down. Grasping at the coach’s seams I desperately try to hold on, the toes of my boots burrowing twisted trenches in the dirt road below. My heart lodges in my throat as I lose my grip and swing out again to the opposite side.

“Bloody Hell!” I hear the stranger curse.

His face appears over the top of the cab seconds later. His eyes are lit like flares. I hang by the tips of my fingers, shocked, staring up at him. I don’t know whether to scream or cry.

Author Jacqueline E. Garlick 

 I'm Jacqueline Garlick. Author of YA, New Adult, and Women's Fiction. I love strong heroines, despise whiny sidekicks, and adore a good story about a triumphant underdog. I love to read, write, paint (walls and paper) and plan cool writing events for cool writers. I have a love/hate relationship with chocolate, grammar, and technology. I prefer creating things to cleaning things, and baking to cooking. I believe laughter is a one-stop-shop solution to all that ails you and if that doesn’t work there’s always Ellen Degeneres. You will always find a purple wall (or two) in my house (perhaps even a door) and a hidden passageway that leads to a mystery room. (Okay, so you won’t find a hidden passageway but a girl can dream, can’t she?) Oh, and tea. There will always be tea. I love specialty teas...and collecting special teacups from which to drink them. (See website for collection.)

In my former life, I was a teacher (both grade school and college-don't ask) and more recently I've been a graduate of Ellen Hopkin’s Nevada Mentor Program and a student of James Scott Bell, Christopher Vogler and Don Maass. An excerpt from Lumière earned me the 2012 Don Maass Break Out Novel Intensive Scholarship.

Lumière—A Romantic Steampunk Fantasy—is my debut novel, Book One in my young adult The Illumination Paradox Series. I am represented by Josh Adams of Adams Literary.

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Author Spotlight - Bree_Niah

Ignis

After a government shutdown that leaves the nation in disarray, a new power comes in to relieve the people’s problems. The Three Kings take over; giving the people hope in a land of violence and anger, but their help comes with a price. Instead of just getting everything back up and running they take a dictatorship control over everything and separate everyone into two factions, Superior and Inferior. Those a part of Inferior are treated with the strictness of the smallest mistake getting them beaten or killed and those in Superior are treated extremely well, both so that rebellion is far off their minds.

Aine Burk was born into the Inferior faction and has been different from the others all of her life. She wasn’t afraid of what would happen to her and has the marks all over her body to prove it. Now with just a spark of rebellion in the air and an event that puts her on the Three Kings radar she has enough ammunition to start fighting back. To take down the Three Kings before they can abuse their power more than they already have.

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Interview

1. Please tell the readers a bit about yourself.

My name is Jenniah and I am 17 years old, in my senior year of high school. Writing hasn’t always been my thing, but when I got into it, it became my love. I’m also a Future Sailor of the U.S. Navy.

2. What types of books do you write?

Any genre that appeals to me is what I’ll write. Teen Fiction, Science Fiction [which Ignis is], Non-Teen Fiction, Romance, Vampire, just pretty much anything accept Historical Fiction and Non-Fiction.

3. How many books have you written?

I have started seven books, but never finished any of them. There is Ghosts, Redo, Secrets, Their Fight, The Set-Up and Ignis and I plan to finish all of those stories and someday publish them.

4. What movie and/or book are you looking forward to this year?

I’m looking forward to Divergent, The Fault in Our Stars and Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1. As for books I’m looking forward to Sixth Grave on the Edge and City of Heavenly Fire.

5. What type of books do you enjoy reading?

Almost all genres appeal to me, it just depends on how intriguing the plot of the story is.

6. If you were stranded on a desert island what 3 things would you want with you?

1. Either my friend Leonna or Eric.

2. First Aid Kit

3. Machete

7. Are you considering a sequel?

At least two more books are going to be written to continue the story of Aine, it will not all fit in one  book.

8. What inspired you to become a writer?

When I was able to write stories or things that I thought up and didn’t get irritated or find it boring I knew that it was something I could do. Once I realized all of that, I also thought of how  books bring me and lots of others joy and wanted to experience the feeling of being the one who gives the people that joy.

Excerpt

"You've just made my life a little bit better Aine, but I can't say I won't miss our almost daily meetings." Todd chuckled humorously as he spoke and I would have come back with a snarky remark, but I was cut off.

"Release them."

I didn't have to look to know that it was the King's voice that had spoken, and had caused the men to move away so quickly and snap to attention. Though just because I didn't need to didn't stop me from looking up, and looking him straight in the eyes.

"Nothing here will be taken into account since it was not this woman's fault. I'm sure she had no prior knowledge of this attempt. As for the girl she was just protecting her from you. What you really should be worrying about is that rebel. He made an attempt on my life and escaped, maybe I need to bring in some new leadership if the current couldn't handle one man." His tone was soft, but held a deadly undertone.

Though he was talking to his little henchmen he didn't tear his eyes away from mine, and I refused to back down from the stare. Even as they uncuffed us, we stared and I could see in his eyes that there was something he was thinking, but wasn't saying right now. Well not while he was around us at least.

I had just caught the eye of the wrong man, and no matter what he had planned, nothing good could come from it.

***

Lily paced the small space of her room for almost half an hour before she turned to look at me, her face contorted in what looked like pain, anger, sadness, and just a little determination.

"They're coming. Not tonight, but they are and you have to be prepared for them when they do. We all have to be prepared."

Book Blitz and Giveaway: Murder in the Afternoon by Frances Brody

Murder in the Afternoon

by Frances Brody

Release Date: September 1, 2011

Dead one minute -

Young Harriet and her brother Austin have always been scared of the quarry where their stone mason father works. So when they find him dead on the cold ground, they scarper quick smart and look for some help.

Alive the next -

When help arrives, however, the quarry is deserted and there is no sign of the body. Were the children mistaken? Is their father not dead? Did he simply get up and run away?

A sinister disappearing act -

It seems like another unusual case requiring the expertise of Kate Shackleton. But for Kate this is one case where surprising family ties makes it her most dangerous - and delicate - yet.

REVIEWS (also on website)

"The bucolic setting of the village of Great Applewick and the period atmosphere add authentic touches to this finely drawn traditional mystery with multiple storylines."

Publishers Weekly

"Brody's third in the series (...) is a perfect fit for lovers of classic British mysteries who'd like to watch a clever, introspective, delightful heroine solve a tricky puzzle."

Kirkus Reviews, January 2014

"Much of the appeal of the novel is in the details of the period. To hold our interest the author has to make us feel part of the landscape. In doing this, Frances Brody succeeds brilliantly.

"Her post-war world in which making any sort of living is hard grind and where an independent career woman is viewed with hostility is entirely convincing. Kate is a heroine to like and admire. Her further adventures are eagerly awaited."

Daily Mail

"A good mystery that had me perplexed, but also a moving episode in the life of Kate Shackleton ... Highly recommended."

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"..characters we really care for and an authentic feel for the West Riding. There are enough red-herrings to keep us guessing and the plot twists and turns throughout every chapter. These gentle crime novels are simply first-class and if you haven't read any I urge you to do so."

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About the author Frances Brody

Frances Brody writes the highly acclaimed mystery series set in 1920s Yorkshire, featuring First World War widow turned sleuth, Kate Shackleton; twice nominated for the Crime Writers’ Association Dagger in the Library. As Frances McNeil, she has written for radio, theatre and television and published sagas, winning the HarperCollins Elizabeth Elgin Award for the most regionally evocative debut saga of the millennium.

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Author Interview & Giveaway - Portrait of Woman in Ink by Kelly I. Hitchcock

Portrait of Woman in Ink

Author: Kelly I. Hitchcock

Genre: Contemporary fiction, short story collection

Publisher: Bird Brain Publishing

Pages: 181

Language: English (US)

Format: eBook and Paperback

Twelve women, twelve tattoos, and a narrative thread that weaves them all together, Portrait of Woman in Ink: A Tattoo Storybook is a collection of stories that answers that lingering question in the back of your mind when you see an inked woman: what does your tattoo mean (or perhaps – what were you thinking)? From a parent’s suicide to the birth of an unlikely child, the stories behind why women tattoo themselves are literally worn on (and sometimes under) their sleeves, and retold on these pages.

Complete with artwork from the original tattoo artists and a foreword by Dr. Marta Vicente, one of academia’s foremost voices in Women’s Studies, this series of literary vignettes celebrates real, everyday women and their tattoos that, while they may seem insignificant at the time, are a symbol of the larger struggles and triumphs that make them who they are. These stories explore the idea of tattoos bringing together women from different worlds, and teaching them how these worlds might not be as far apart as they think.

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About the author Kelly I. Hitchcock

Kelly I. Hitchcock is an up-and-coming writer in the Austin, Texas area. She is author of various poems about the randomness of life, several short stories, random creative nonfiction works, and the coming-of-age novel The Redheaded Stepchild. She is world-renowned among a readership of five people and growing.

Raised by a single father in the small town of Buffalo, Missouri, Kelly has fond memories of cash-strapped life in the Ozarks that strongly influence her writing and way of life.

When she's not writing API documentation for money or writing poetry and fiction for unmoney, Kelly enjoys catering to the whims of a high maintenance rescue dog, frequenting Austin's many concert venues with her husband, and breaking things (in no particular order). She is an avid volunteer and fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

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Interview

1. Who are your favorite authors of all time?

John Updike, Joyce Carol Oates, and Tom Robbins

2. If you could travel in a Time Machine would you go back to the past or into the future?

I’m trying to focus on being in the present! Although, I admit I wouldn’t mind taking a Tardis back through time to break things off with my former high school sweetheart… but we’re all a sum of our experiences, even the crappy ones.

3. If you could have a signed copy of any novel what would it be and why?

Probably The Witches of Eastwick by John Updike. I love all Updike’s work, but this one stands out to me due to its daring subject matter and display of female strength and power.

4. If you could invite any 5 people to dinner who would you choose?

Joan Rivers, John Barrowman, George Stephanopolous, Kristin Chenoweth, and Pope Francis.

5. Have any hidden talents you would like to share?

I’m pretty smashing at karaoke, and I sew about half of what I wear. Making frilly baby girl dresses and bonnets is my favorite.

6. Do the words come easily most of the time? How do you unblock your writer’s block?

Yes, once I start typing and really get in the moment, the words just start flowing and usually only stop when I get rudely interrupted. If I need to take care of writer’s block, I usually go for a run. Writer’s block isn’t usually the problem; it’s carving out time to just sit down and write.

7. Which character is your favourite and why?

In my own book, it’s Hallie Herbstreet, a former drug pusher who turns her life around for the good of her son. She was inspired by a cousin of mine who’s led a lifelong struggle with drug abuse. 

In all books, it’s Corinne Mulvaney from Joyce Carol Oates’ We Were the Mulvaneys. I just love how fun, quirky, and yet very flawed she is.

8. When it comes to writing, what are your strong points? What are your weaknesses?

I like to think I have a talent for detail and building images, though sometimes I can go too far with it. Ironically enough, creating a unique character voice is a strength, but writing good dialogue is not. It’s so hard to make it sound natural and pace it correctly!

9. What type of books do you enjoy reading?

Literary fiction, short story collections, and contemporary fiction with strong female characters.

10. How long does it take you to write a book?

It’s hard to say. It took me years to complete my first book, but I wrote my last one in about six months. It’s amazing what you can get done when you commit to a timeframe and put in the work. It’s probably also why I’ve been writing my work in progress for about a year and only have 6 chapters done.

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BOTW - First Kiss & Broken Promises

First Kiss & Broken Promises

Teen Romance

Wattpad Book Blurb:

First Kiss can be earth-shattering and so can ‘broken promises’, especially when both are sealed and delivered by the one who has held your heart in the palms of his hands since the day you turned a teen. 

Seventeen year old Divya Narayan is a high-spirited young girl with an adventurous streak in her, who doesn’t think twice before taking a risk. She learns very early in life that broken promises by ones you love equals a broken heart. So she makes two promises – Never to fall in love and never to break a promise. 

One fateful night four years ago, Aryan Diaz not only broke Divya's heart but also her trust and their unique bond of friendship. When the charming heart-breaker returns next door to Divya, he holds more than a key to her locked heart; he has answers that can set her free to break the promises she made. 

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BOTW - Ignis

Ignis

Teen Science-Fiction

Wattpad Book Blurb:

After a government shutdown that leaves the nation in disarray, a new power comes in to relieve the people’s problems. The Three Kings take over; giving the people hope in a land of violence and anger, but their help comes with a price. Instead of just getting everything back up and running they take a dictatorship control over everything and separate everyone into two factions, Superior and Inferior. Those a part of Inferior are treated with the strictness of the smallest mistake getting them beaten or killed and those in Superior are treated extremely well, both so that rebellion is far off their minds. 

Aine Burk was born into the Inferior faction and has been different from the others all of her life. She wasn’t afraid of what would happen to her and has the marks all over her body to prove it. Now with just a spark of rebellion in the air and an event that puts her on the Three Kings radar she has enough ammunition to start fighting back. To take down the Three Kings before they can abuse their power more than they already have.

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BOTW - The Unusuals

The Unusuals

Teen Fantasy / Adventure

Wattpad Book Blurb:

Jamie Smith was never a normal girl. All her life she was training and running from The Government. Everything changes when everyone except her and five other Unusual are left to fend for themselves. Jamie Smith must now over come not only running from the Government but also betraying best friends, prophecies and the fear of losing everyone she loves...

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BOTW - Trickster [Mystery series book 1]

Trickster [Mystery series book 1]

Teen Fiction / Mystery / Thriller

Wattpad Book Blurb:

An ordinary theft? Or was it?

A precious diamond was stolen from a vault. And there were no traces of forced entry or anything and the vault was as it is. Like the incident never happened. Three witnesses at the scene who saw the diamond being kept in the vault are threatened and forced to play along the rules of a criminal who keeps himself in the dark.

Ex detective Aidan Hunter and his sidekick, Henry Wood, fall inside a trap difficult to get out of. Whether the other cops hate them or not, they don't have any choice but to solve this case. What started out as just another thievery, turns into a dangerous game.

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BOTW - BreakAway

BreakAway

Teen Fantasy

Wattpad Book Blurb:

Victoria Avian wasn't an ordinary teenager she was moved around foster homes, after foster homes when she was younger her father would rape and abuse her, her mother never believed her so one day they abandoned her at the age of 12 year's old. 6 year's later she's able to live on her own she still has a couple month's left of school, but one problem the school is filled with werewolves male and woman she is the only human at her school. That's if Dean London doesn't try to claim her as his own as he is the biggest player at the school but it won't be easy to claim Victoria Avian.

Victoria Avian and Dean London are in it for the ride of their lives as they will go through so much but is it worth it all for something that Victoria's past will come up and haunt her once more.

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Romance is in the Air Giveaway Hop - Book of Choice or Gift Card

Romance is in the Air Giveaway Hop

Featuring Young Adult & Clean Adult Romance

February 8th to 14th

Hosted by I Am A Reader

Cohosted by Rachel Anderson

Valentine's day is fast approaching, so it's time to cosy up to a good romance novel. Whether or not you're a romantic at heart, I suggest you curl up to one of the following books I'm giving away.

My Giveaway:

International Giveaway.

My giveaway is for a paperback copy of one of the titles below from Amazon.co.uk or The Book Depository or you can choose a YA/NA romance book of your choice (up to $10). Alternatively, you can opt for a $10 Amazon Gift Card.

Ends Feb 14 (midnight GMT).

    

    

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BOTM - Taken By Destiny

Taken By Destiny

Sixteen-year-old Lucy Harper is an average girl with a settled life. That is until a  decision plucks her from the life she knows in America to an unfamiliar London where she is a stranger to everyone. The breathing mysteries the place hides,  forces Lucy to realize that in life, we have to gamble ourselves. 

With intriguing dreams where she meets a strange girl, a presence of boy shrouded in intrigue, and a lost girl who has her vengeance planned- Lucy needs to learn what and who is worth fighting for.

As she fights for those she loves, she is faced with a destiny she never thought possible!

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Interview

1. Please tell the readers a bit about yourself.

Hi, call me Rose. I am in first year of college, I have a great passion for dancing. I love football, painting and hanging out with my friends. 

2. What types of books do you write?

I have about 20 story ideas ready, all are YA Romance, mostly contemporary and suspenseful. I love the books where hero finally woes his heroine and those having realistic points. I am currently also starting a Fantasy [Magical] story, let's see where it gets.

3. How many books have you written?

On Wattpad, only one is on-going 'Taken By Destiny' and a collection of short love stories 'Laugh With Me, Cry With Her.' And I am focusing on them, as I usually focus on one story at a time. However, in future, many more are to come, since I have plots and all ready.

4. What movie and/or book are you looking forward to this year?

I just watched 'Hunger Games- Catching Fire', it was just awesome. But now, I am looking forward to a Hindi movie, 'Dhoom 3' and book by Ruthie Knox- 'Deeper'.

5. What type of books do you enjoy reading?

I enjoy reading Mysteries, I am die-hard fan of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and Nancy Drew. But, I also crave for romances where hero and heroine have to face all the difficulties of the world for coming together. Because when they do, that feeling is so satisfying. But give me any book, I would read it, as I simply love reading.

6. If you were stranded on a desert island what three things would you want with you?

Um, 1. Chocolates, like loads of it.

2. My laptop, can't leave it alone.

3. And a two room small Beach House.

7. Are you considering a sequel?

 Nope, the entire story finishes in Book one and I don't want to lengthen it unnecessarily. 

8. What inspired you to become a writer?

Um, by birth I had that annoying trait of day dreaming. I was always making short stories of them, because if I don't write them down, the voices in my head give me headache. And Wattpad gave me platform to share my stories.

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BOTW WEEK 39:

Cover Reveal: Eastland by Marian Cheatham

Eastland

by Marian Cheatham

Release Date: 02/14/14

Book Summary:

WOULD YOU RISK YOUR LIFE FOR JUST ONE DAY OF FREEDOM?

For hardworking teen, Dee Pageau, the annual employee picnic will let her escape the drudgery of work and possibly find love with her best friend Mae’s older brother, Karel. But in 1915 Chicago, girls don’t go on picnics without their mother’s approval. 

Unfortunately for Dee, Mama has had a premonition of disaster and forbids Dee from going. Forced to watch as Mae and Karel leave without her, Dee defies Mama and rushes off to join her friends. 

But Dee’s joy soon turns to terror when the ship ferrying them to the picnic capsizes. Rescued not once but twice-by Karel and a mysterious sailor-Dee finds herself tested in unimaginable ways. What happens next turns out to be worse … and better … than anything Dee ever expected.

About the Author:

Marian Cheatham lives in a suburb of Chicago with her family and their menagerie of pets. A graduate of Northern Illinois University, Marian taught Special Education for many years before becoming a full-time writer. 

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