Grit of Berth and Stone
by Lisa Dunn
Release Date: March 17, 2015
Publisher: Surge, Anaiah Press
Friday, 21 November 2014
Bookvie: Paddington - out November 28, 2014 (UK)
Who's in it:
Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Julie Walters
Thursday, 20 November 2014
Blog Tour Spotlight & Giveaway - The Accidental Highwayman by Ben Tripp
The Accidental Highwayman
by Ben Tripp
Synopsis
The Accidental Highwayman is the first swashbuckling adventure for young adults by talented author and illustrator, Ben Tripp. This thrilling tale of dark magic and true love is the perfect story for fans of William Goldman’s The Princess Bride.
In eighteenth-century England, young Christopher “Kit” Bristol is the unwitting servant of notorious highwayman Whistling Jack. One dark night, Kit finds his master bleeding from a mortal wound, dons the man’s riding cloak to seek help, and changes the course of his life forever. Mistaken for Whistling Jack and on the run from redcoats, Kit is catapulted into a world of magic and wonders he thought the stuff of fairy tales.
Bound by magical law, Kit takes up his master’s quest to rescue a rebellious fairy princess from an arranged marriage to King George III of England. But his task is not an easy one, for Kit must contend with the feisty Princess Morgana, gobling attacks, and a magical map that portends his destiny: as a hanged man upon the gallows….
Fans of classic fairy-tale fantasies such as Stardust by Neil Gaiman and will find much to love in this irresistible YA debut by Ben Tripp, the son of one of America’s most beloved illustrators, Wallace Tripp (Amelia Bedelia). Following in his father’s footsteps, Ben has woven illustrations throughout the story.
“Delightful and charming. A swashbuckling adventure in the vein of Robert Louis Stevenson.” —#1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson
by Ben Tripp
Synopsis
The Accidental Highwayman is the first swashbuckling adventure for young adults by talented author and illustrator, Ben Tripp. This thrilling tale of dark magic and true love is the perfect story for fans of William Goldman’s The Princess Bride.
In eighteenth-century England, young Christopher “Kit” Bristol is the unwitting servant of notorious highwayman Whistling Jack. One dark night, Kit finds his master bleeding from a mortal wound, dons the man’s riding cloak to seek help, and changes the course of his life forever. Mistaken for Whistling Jack and on the run from redcoats, Kit is catapulted into a world of magic and wonders he thought the stuff of fairy tales.
Bound by magical law, Kit takes up his master’s quest to rescue a rebellious fairy princess from an arranged marriage to King George III of England. But his task is not an easy one, for Kit must contend with the feisty Princess Morgana, gobling attacks, and a magical map that portends his destiny: as a hanged man upon the gallows….
Fans of classic fairy-tale fantasies such as Stardust by Neil Gaiman and will find much to love in this irresistible YA debut by Ben Tripp, the son of one of America’s most beloved illustrators, Wallace Tripp (Amelia Bedelia). Following in his father’s footsteps, Ben has woven illustrations throughout the story.
“Delightful and charming. A swashbuckling adventure in the vein of Robert Louis Stevenson.” —#1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson
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Book Blitz & Giveaway - Accepted by Coleen Lahr
Accepted
by Coleen Lahr
Publication Date: November 4th, 2014
Genres: Contemporary, New Adult
Synopsis:
Ashley Smith spent her life being shipped from one family member to the
next. When Ashley’s estranged father dies, she finally has the money to go to
college and the chance to find a place where she belongs.
Within days, Ashley has found the one thing she’s always longed for – a
family. She may have even found love. There’s only one problem. Ashley likes
Colin…a lot, but so does Randi, and everyone likes Randi. Randi’s approval is
the single easiest way to belong. Falling in love with Randi’s crush is the
single easiest way to find oneself on the outside for the next three years.
Release Day Blitz & Giveaway - The Prophets’ Guild by Kristen Reed
The
Prophets’ Guild
The
Alazne Series
Book
Two
by Kristen
Reed
Genre: Fantasy
Date of
Publication: November 20, 2014
Number of pages:
198
Word Count:
56,800
Cover Artist:
Kristen Reed
Book
Description:
"The year
after molten sand becomes silver glass the following will come to pass: The
fire shall give its life’s blood to water, and the wind will rise to claim
Hesta’s daughter.”
When a member of
The Prophets’ Guild is driven mad by his own divine vision, he travels to Hesta
to deliver his final prophecy to the recently-crowned Fire Queen, Alazne, and
that act changes the course of her life and the landscape of Faerie forever.
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Wednesday, 19 November 2014
Blog Tour Spotlight & Giveaway - Little Boxes by Celia J Anderson
Little Boxes
by Celia J. Anderson
Book Description:
Suddenly bereaved, Molly White realises
that she has never really known her feisty husband Jake when random boxes begin
to appear through the post, each one containing a tantalising clue to the
secrets of Jake and Molly’s past. Someone who knows them both well, for reasons
of their own, has planned a trail of discovery. The clues seem to be designed
to change Molly’s life completely, leading her around Britain and then onwards
to rural France and deepest Bavaria.
Meanwhile, waiting in the wings is Tom,
a charismatic artist who runs a gallery in the same town. Strong, independent
and wheelchair-bound from the age of fifteen, he leads a solitary life and has
no idea how devastatingly attractive he is to women. When Tom meets curvy,
beautiful and funny Molly, he knows that she is his dream woman, but she seems
way out of his orbit until the boxes start to weave their spell and the two of
them are thrown right out of their comfort zones.
Little Boxes is a story of love in a
variety of guises - mother-love, unrequited passion, infatuation and the
shadow-love held in memories that refuse to go away.
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Teaser Tour & Giveaway - Charter to Redemption by D.J. Blackmore
I'm excited to host a teaser tour stop for Charter to Redemption by D.J. Blackmore. Charter to Redemption is a historical fiction novel that is now available for sale.
Charter to Redemption
by D.J. Blackmore
About Charter to Redemption by D.J. Blackmore
At the close of 1821, the penal colony of Newcastle looks to be every bit as black as it's painted. Emma Colchester charters a ride to Australia with a promise of marriage to a man she has never met. But appearances aren't always as they seem. And with a commitment unavoidable Emma learns that shackles are not always forged from iron. Tobias Freeman longs for redemption and hope. After a rough journey to New South Wales, Tobias learns the rations, the regulations, and the reprisal. But neither Emma nor Tobias expect the repercussions.
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Book Blitz & Giveaway - A Session Director's Guide to Commercial Acting in L.A. by Shaan Sharma
A Session Director's Guide to Commercial Acting in L.A.
by Shaan Sharma
Pages: 203
Publication Date: September 22, 2014
Shaan Sharma’s A
SESSION DIRECTOR’S GUIDE TO COMMERCIAL ACTING IN L.A. is
the commercial acting industry’s most comprehensive book ever written - -
giving readers a step-by-step guide to breaking into and prospering in the
commercial acting business in the world’s entertainment center, Los Angeles.
Fusing his experience, wisdom, vignettes and wit – Sharma is about to change
the lives of those who thought big-picture acting was nothing but a fantasy, as
well as those commercial veterans who could be even more successful.
Readers
of this book will learn how to become successful working actors in TV
commercials in Los Angeles
Shaan
went on to say, “The kind of information in this book can only come from
someone who has experience both in front of and behind the camera, who works
with the top casting directors, directors, ad agencies and companies in the
world. There are no other books out there like it. So, if you want to get into
commercial acting in L.A.
Having directed audition sessions for over four
hundred national commercial spots for dozens of L.A.
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Teaser Tour & Giveaway - Burdin of Choice by Alexander Nader
Welcome to the teaser tour for Burdin of Choice, book two in the Beasts of Burdin series by Alexander Nader. Burdin of Choice is now out and the first book, Beasts of Burdin, is only .99 cents for a limited time! To celebrate we have Alexander Nader on the blog to talk about the books and himself. Stick with us, there's a giveaway at the end!
Burdin of Choice
by Alexander Nader
About Burdin of Choice (Beasts of Burdin #2)
Ty Burdin is back. Back to drinking and back to avoiding demons. He is, of course, the leading expert in his field. In both subjects.
Ty Burdin is back. Back to drinking and back to avoiding demons. He is, of course, the leading expert in his field. In both subjects.
That’s probably why, when a customer offers him way too much money just to locate a missing car and some mysterious cargo, he readily agrees. The dude is human after all—Ty’s prime target client base.
Along with the money comes a slew of disappearances which Ty tries to ignore while tracking down that car, because, of course, those missing people might be demon related, and as he’s said before, that’s agency business. Not his. Period.
Until today.
Ty Burdin is to back drinking as well as everything he vowed never to get involved with again.
Question is, which one will kill him first? The booze, the demons, or the Agency?
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Tuesday, 18 November 2014
Blog Tour Excerpt & Giveaway - Waiting For Perfect by Kelli Kretzschmar
Waiting For Perfect
by Kelli Kretzschmar
Date Published: October 1, 2014
Genre: Young Adult Contemporary
Book Description:
In the wake of an attempted date rape, high school senior Kendra Voss receives hope from two unlikely heroes, who happen to be cousins.
After Nicolás Veneto rescues the popular Kendra Voss at a party, his long-time feelings for her reignite. But the socially awkward Nick can’t ever seem to find the right words to tell her so, and instead, seems to push her away with his persistence in trying to have her press charges against her attacker.
Nick's playboy cousin Sebastian Veneto, however, is a master with the opposite sex and is used to getting what he wants. After unwittingly helping Kendra at her most vulnerable, he discovers that his feelings for her go beyond his usual lust.
Kendra is caught between the two, the elusive artist and his dangerous cousin, both of whom are pulling her through the difficult aftermath of her near-rape in his own unique way. In the meantime, she tries to avoid the boy who attacked her, deal with rumors at school, and move on with her life.
Waiting for Perfect is a story about facing the unexpected events that force us to grow up and is told through the alternating, memorable voices of Kendra, Nick, and Sebastian.
by Kelli Kretzschmar
Date Published: October 1, 2014
Genre: Young Adult Contemporary
Book Description:
In the wake of an attempted date rape, high school senior Kendra Voss receives hope from two unlikely heroes, who happen to be cousins.
After Nicolás Veneto rescues the popular Kendra Voss at a party, his long-time feelings for her reignite. But the socially awkward Nick can’t ever seem to find the right words to tell her so, and instead, seems to push her away with his persistence in trying to have her press charges against her attacker.
Nick's playboy cousin Sebastian Veneto, however, is a master with the opposite sex and is used to getting what he wants. After unwittingly helping Kendra at her most vulnerable, he discovers that his feelings for her go beyond his usual lust.
Kendra is caught between the two, the elusive artist and his dangerous cousin, both of whom are pulling her through the difficult aftermath of her near-rape in his own unique way. In the meantime, she tries to avoid the boy who attacked her, deal with rumors at school, and move on with her life.
Waiting for Perfect is a story about facing the unexpected events that force us to grow up and is told through the alternating, memorable voices of Kendra, Nick, and Sebastian.
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Book Blitz & Giveaway - Blood Chained by Eden Ashley
Blood Chained
by Eden Ashley
Publication Date: November 18th, 2014
Genres: Paranormal Romance, Young Adult
Synopsis:
Sometimes great evil is
necessary to keep what you love most.
After centuries on the run, Rhane can avoid justice no longer. Primes have
called him home and now he must finally answer for the sins of his past. But the
situation in Rhane’s homeland is far worse than anyone could have imagined, and
the judgment Rhane faces is a brutal one. Even relying on the strength of the
immortal Banewolf, the man he has become may not survive.
Kali and the other kin work tirelessly to secure Rhane’s freedom, but many
obstacles stand in their way. Wesley offers a solution that hinges upon resuming
a dangerous search for the Siren’s Heart. Trusting him, she and the kin set out
once again to find the elusive artifact, believing Rhane and Warren’s freedom
can be bartered in exchange for the statue. But other creatures are searching
for the Heart. And with greater resources and a head start, their enemies may
reach it first.
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Book Blast & Giveaway - No Light by Devi Mara
This post is part of a book blast organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. One randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter will be awarded a $20 Amazon/BN gift card. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour.
No Light
by Devi Mara
Genre: YA SF/Romance
Book Description:
The Dems have been held captive since before the world was made. They are the darkness only spoken of in whispers. As much as they are hated and feared, those who guard them are even more so. The pariahs of society, they live apart from the rest of the world in a settlement called Ameritat. That is where The Dems Trilogy begins. An unlikely and dangerous love between a human guard and the most feared of all the Dems. It will be the beginning or the ending of everything.
Sarah Mackenzie was never meant to be a guard, never meant to descend into the bowels of the earth, but The Corridor is where she is sent. With little information and even less training, she is thrust into her position as a Dem handler. She walks a thin line between life and death, as she tries to uphold her family honor and unlock the mystery of the Dem’s captivity. The pursuit of truth will drag her deep into a world of corruption, hatred, and greed and she will have to decide where her loyalties lie. With the humans who have mistreated her or the Dem who could destroy them all.
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Monday, 17 November 2014
Blog Tour Guest Post & Giveaway - Henge by Realm Lovejoy
Henge by Realm Lovejoy is a YA Fantasy that is a modern spin-off of the Arthurian legends featuring Morgan Le Fay as the protagonist. This tour will consist of reviews, interviews & guest posts. Check out the full schedule for more information.
Henge
by Realm Lovejoy
Genre: YA Fantasy
Book Description:
Modern-day Camelot. Where knights no longer carry swords. Magic is dangerous. And those who seek control are not to be trusted.
Sixteen-year-old Morgan le Fay is a fire user. An ordinary girl with an extraordinary skill, she has the ability to create and command fire at will. Her dream is to become the Maven—the right hand of the future King Arthur. In the chance of a lifetime, Morgan is selected to join Arthur’s Round, an elite group of young magic users from which the new Maven will be chosen.
Along with the other fire, water, and wind users in Arthur’s Round, Morgan is rigorously trained and tested. The handsome Merlin, a brilliant water user, takes a particular interest in her. Is his friendship to be trusted, or is Merlin simply trying to win the position of Maven for himself? Among the many rivals Morgan faces is the current Maven, Mordred, who seems determined to see her fail.
But Morgan has a secret—years ago, her mother was executed for using fire magic, and Morgan’s desire for justice makes her more than ready to take on the challenge before her. Can she prevail in Camelot’s tests of survival and magic? Only time—and Morgan’s powerful fire—will tell.
Realm Lovejoy’s modern Arthurian series features one of literature’s most complicated and powerful female figures. Henge is the first book in the LE FAY series, and—like Morgan le Fay’s magic—it is sure to dazzle and amaze.
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Book Blitz & Giveaway - The Expatriates by Corinne O’Flynn
The Expatriates #1 (Song of the
Sending)
by Corinne O’Flynn
Publication Date: October 15th, 2014
Genres: Fantasy, Young
Adult
Synopsis:
They told him his world was destroyed.
And they were the last to
escape.
They thought he was safe.
They were wrong.
Jim Wales
can communicate with animals, but that’s not why he lives with a traveling
carnival. Turns out his family’s been hiding him there since he was little,
since someone started hunting all the scholars. Jim is a scholar—someone who can
manipulate energy using magic—and he has no idea.
When a message arrives from Jim’s father—who supposedly died twelve years ago—Jim’s whereabouts are discovered, their carnival is attacked, and his mother is kidnapped. On the run with a strange glass map and a single coin, Jim finds himself racing to reclaim the father he thought he’d lost, plotting to save his mother, and discovering the truth about who he is.
But going home isn’t the same as being safe, and trust is everything.
When a message arrives from Jim’s father—who supposedly died twelve years ago—Jim’s whereabouts are discovered, their carnival is attacked, and his mother is kidnapped. On the run with a strange glass map and a single coin, Jim finds himself racing to reclaim the father he thought he’d lost, plotting to save his mother, and discovering the truth about who he is.
But going home isn’t the same as being safe, and trust is everything.
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Book Blitz & Giveaway - Unresisting by Shane Morgan
Welcome to the Unresisting book blitz hosted by itching for books. This is the first in a YA Supernatural trilogy.
Unresisting
by Shane Morgan
Series: The Unresisting #1
Release date: November 28th, 2014
Synopsis via Goodreads:
Seventeen year old Natasha Johnson is having a rough year. Her twin brother, Sean, died last summer after a car crash, and her parents decided to pack up and leave the only home she’d known all her life. It's a lot to take in, and Nat has decidedly given up on the world, until moving to Stetson Valley and meeting high school ‘outcast’, Chace Owens.
Chace's dark and mysterious aura is not exactly seen as 'normal', but Nat already knows that not a lot of things are of the norm when it comes to her life. She soon finds herself unable to resist Chace's strange pull on her heart, unleashing a sudden attraction to the unnatural forces that have always been burning within her. But with uncovering her true self brings forth great danger, as Nat learns that her brother's death had a lot more to do with the side she's unable to resist.
Can Natasha calm the blazing flames and withstand the threat of danger, or will this new found power destroy her?
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Sunday, 16 November 2014
Book Blitz & Giveaway - Hurricane Butterfly by MeChelle Vermeulen
Hurricane Butterfly
by MeChelle Vermeulen
Publication Date: November
21st, 2014
Genres: New Adult, Romance
Synopsis:
Twenty-year-old Sophie Blake, is trying her best to get her life back after a horrific dog attack ten months ago. However, this proves to be more difficult than she anticipated. With the help of her best friend Ben Slone, it seems as if she’s making progress, but the truth is that she can feel herself sinking deeper into a black hole…until a tall dark stranger comes knocking, looking for Ben.
Joshua Roxwell has been drowning his demons with Whiskey and woman in an attempt to deal with his guilt after the tragic death of his sister. When he finds an envelope addressed to Ben Slone, written by his sister before her death, he decides to track him down. Instead of resolving their differences, he meets the one girl who silences his demons…but redemption comes at a price.
This is a story of heartache, friendship and love, with a wicked twist…
Synopsis:
Twenty-year-old Sophie Blake, is trying her best to get her life back after a horrific dog attack ten months ago. However, this proves to be more difficult than she anticipated. With the help of her best friend Ben Slone, it seems as if she’s making progress, but the truth is that she can feel herself sinking deeper into a black hole…until a tall dark stranger comes knocking, looking for Ben.
Joshua Roxwell has been drowning his demons with Whiskey and woman in an attempt to deal with his guilt after the tragic death of his sister. When he finds an envelope addressed to Ben Slone, written by his sister before her death, he decides to track him down. Instead of resolving their differences, he meets the one girl who silences his demons…but redemption comes at a price.
This is a story of heartache, friendship and love, with a wicked twist…
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