The Treemakers by Christina L. Rozelle Review Blitz Sign Ups!

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Blast Dates: March 12th, 13th, & 14th

Author Name: Christina L. Rozelle

Book Title: The Treemakers

Book Genre: Fantasy

Release Date: Dec. 3, 2014

Publisher: A Spark in the Dark Press

Tour Host: Silverbow Promotions

**REVIEW BLAST ONLY**

Book Synopsis:

Sixteen-year-old Joy Montgomery, daughter of Zephyr the Magnificent, the great magician, can only reminisce of better times. Before the Superiors. Before the uprisings. Long ago. Before the dying Earth ripped the family she loved away from her. She can only dream of the adventure life must've been before their ancestors brought the apocalyptic devastation in the form of disastrous climate change. 

In this desolate dystopian future, the Greenleigh orphans are “privileged” with the task of building mechanical trees for the post-apocalyptic survivors in Bygonne, so their world behind The Wall can breathe another day, and so the Superiors may continue their malevolent reign. 

Lured by a yearning for freedom, tenacious curiosity, and hunger for adventure, Joy discovers hope and magic amid the misery, and power in her promise to care for those remaining, whom she loves enough to risk her life for. To save them, herself, and the boy she adores from the abuse and slavery by the Superiors, Joy must entrust the aid of an unlikely ally who harbors a dangerous secret. 

With an intriguing stranger at the helm, Joy and the treemakers embark on an intense and terrifying, yet liberating quest for the truth about the existence of the forbidden paradise beyond The Wall. 

The Truth About Mud by Christina L. Rozelle Review Blitz Sign Ups!

Blast Dates: March 12th, 13th, & 14th

Author Name: Christina L. Rozelle

Book Title: The Truth About Mud

Book Genre: The Truth About Mud

Book Length: 51 Pages (Estimated)

Release Date: January 19th

Publisher:  A Spark in the Dark Press

Tour Host: Silverbow Promotions

Book Synopsis: 

“Fane, my friend . . . we have a crow to find.”

When an evil crow snatches a beloved medallion, young trolls Thistle and Fane have one more reason to venture outside the Clearing.

 Enticed by the mysterious Anila Mountain, and angry at King Tasso for sheltering them for far too long, they’re driven to search for a way across Mangleblood River.

 What they find . . . will change their lives for all eternity.

 “When did you get so brave?” I whispered.

“When I had someone to rescue, I guess.”

 “The Truth About Mud” is the first story in the ‘Mangleblood Rose’ Miniseries. 

Missing Royal is up for an award! Go cast your vote now!

Missing Royal is up for an award! Please oh please vote? 

Please vote for your favorite Young Adult Fantasy Character-Based Book Cover using the poll at the bottom of this post. Voting Guidelines & Details here. ONE vote per person, please.

Voting Deadline: Midnight (MST), Tuesday, January 27, 2014

Remember: You are voting for the BEST COVER, not the best story, nor your favorite author or publisher.

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Dark Star by Dennis Durfey BLOG TOUR SIGN UPS + a Giveaway!!!

Tour Dates: January 26th - February 14th

Author Name: Dennis Durfey

Book Title: Dark Star

Book Genre: Fantasy

Release Date: October 6th 2014

Publisher: Page Publishing, Inc

Tour Host: Silverbow Promotions

Book Synopsis:
After completing the mysterious test to become a Grand Magi with her shandar, Jerdone, Zandreena was looking forward to peaceful years of studying to perfect her magic. But fate and a prophecy of old made her leave her home and led her to an adventure and eventful encounter with the fearless Ash'len, the spiritual Danica, and the proud thief Ren, all of whom would play a role in her journey to finding the Orb of the Magi. This immense duty placed in the hands of this young Grand Magi was not welcomed by everyone, and she had to protect not only her life and her friends' but also her very mission to locate the orb. With the land stripped of its grandeur and serenity due to wars and dark magic, these young men and women must stay together, fight for their lives, and believe that fate would direct them to saving mankind.

**Giveaway**

Everyone who signs up to participate in the blog tour will automatically be entered to win a $5 Amazon Gift Card!! 

Dark Star by Dennis Durfey Blog Tour SIGN-UPS!

Tour Dates: January 26th - February 14th

Author Name: Dennis Durfey

Book Title: Dark Star

Book Genre: Fantasy

Release Date: October 6th 2014

Publisher: Page Publishing, Inc

Tour Host: Silverbow Promotions

Book Synopsis:
After completing the mysterious test to become a Grand Magi with her shandar, Jerdone, Zandreena was looking forward to peaceful years of studying to perfect her magic. But fate and a prophecy of old made her leave her home and led her to an adventure and eventful encounter with the fearless Ash'len, the spiritual Danica, and the proud thief Ren, all of whom would play a role in her journey to finding the Orb of the Magi. This immense duty placed in the hands of this young Grand Magi was not welcomed by everyone, and she had to protect not only her life and her friends' but also her very mission to locate the orb. With the land stripped of its grandeur and serenity due to wars and dark magic, these young men and women must stay together, fight for their lives, and believe that fate would direct them to saving mankind.

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Terah Edun - Blades Of Magic
As an unstoppable war breaks out, a young girl enlists to find out the secrets that everyone is trying to hide.

Daniel Arenson - A Legacy of Light
War rages in Requiem, an ancient kingdom whose people can grow wings, breathe fire, and rise as dragons.

Megg Jensen - Anathema
A young slave girl discovers a world of magic she never knew existed and must face her enemies as prophecy unravels.

Jeff Gunzel - Land Of Shadows
A young blacksmith, born into a simple life, watches helplessly as the world he knew crumbles before his eyes.

C. Greenwood - Mistress of Masks
When an ancient evil stirs in Earth Realm, a group of unlikely heroes must find a way to stop the wave of darkness that is devouring their land.

Dima Zales & Anna Zaires - The Sorcery Code
Blaise's magical creation is not an object of sorcery, but rather a beautiful woman who's unlike anything their world has ever seen.

Annie Bellet - Witch Hunt
A cursed elven archer and her ragtag group of adventuring friends battle witches to stop a deadly plague and save a small village.

David Adams - Ren Of Atikala
Humanity is found in the inhuman when a "monster" is forced out of her home and into the world of elves, humans, and dragons.

Joseph Lallo - Jade
A little girl, selected as a sacrifice to end a mighty dragon's reign of terror, instead finds both the protection and the family she so badly needs.

K.J. Colt - Concealed Power
Adenine has been quarantined for being the last carrier of a plague that killed thousands, but when trouble strikes, she is forced to leave her sanctuary and enter a world full of secrets, enemies, and plots.

Lindsay Buroker - Encrypted
After being kidnapped, linguist and code-cracker Tikaya Komitopis must work with her people's greatest enemy to stop an ancient evil that threatens the entire world.

Mande Matthews - Bonded
Two children--one a born leader and the other a born servant--are bonded across worlds as Soul Warriors, but they must discover the secrets of their past if they hope to overcome the darkness that threatens their future.

Brian Anderson - Starfinder
Lee Starfinder embarks on his first adventure with a sword at his side and confidence in his heart, but he will soon discover that the perils of the world are far stranger than he had ever imagined.

Ed Robertson - White Tree
A young man is obsessed with mastering death magic, but his studies make him the key to resisting a powerful god--as well as the intended prey of the god's dark acolytes.     Book Blast Giveaway $50 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash Ends 12/22/14 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.  a Rafflecopter giveaway

Only Half Alive and Missing Royal ON SALE!

Books make great gifts whether under the tree or as a stocking stuffer! Great stocking stuffers! And a great way to relax! Get a book for a friend, get a book for yourself! 

Only Half Alive and Missing Royal are ON SALE! Oh, did I mention there's also a surprise in FIVE copies of each book? Five lucky readers are gonna get a gift certificate to receive a free signed, personalized copy of The Enchanted Rose when it releases February 10th 2015! Get your books now! 

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~ Only Half Alive on Amazon ~ Only Half Alive on B&N ~ 

Blog Tour: Until I Die Again by Gary A. Caruso

Title: Until I Die Again

Author: Gary Caruso

Genre: Dark YA, Romantic Thriller 15+

Hosted by: Lady Amber's Tours

In Until I Die Again, the highly anticipated sequel to Our Souls to Keep, Wake is alone in Hell, comforted and tormented by the memory of Annemarie. As session after session of torture on Bethany's table moves Wake closer to surrendering the last remaining fragments of his humanity, he receives information from an unlikely source. Nevin tells him that Annemarie's son Jacob is still in danger.

After discovering the true nature of Lucifer's plan for Jacob, Wake is determined to do the impossible—escape the Gates of Hell! He soon finds out that this unlikely task isn’t his greatest challenge. Wake learns the true meaning of self-sacrifice and the ultimate consequence of death as he searches for a way to break his contract with Satan. With an all-out war between Heaven and Hell in the near future, and the destiny of humanity at stake, Wake must decide who to trust as he battles to save a young boy from the powerful forces of Hell.

~ Goodreads ~ Amazon ~

About the author:

Gary Caruso lives in northern Virginia with his wife Jill, but their favorite place is in Ohio with their three beautiful grandchildren. Although Gary is exhilarated when he sits down to write, teaching middle school science is his first love. He’s passionate about empowering students to make thoughtful decisions and positive choices in life. Gary enjoys reading, especially fiction that blurs the line between what’s real and what’s fantasy. He never imagined becoming a writer until an ordinary car ride on a spring day jolted an unlikely thought into his head. Gary’s early experience writing is a reminder that no matter how intimidating the challenge, action and determination are the foundations for fulfilling any dream. Gary has an insatiable love for writing, a blessing he’s excited to share with his readers.

~ Website ~ Facebook ~ Goodreads ~

Book Excerpt:

How much agony can a man endure before he surrenders every precious thought of the woman he holds most dear? I've lost count of the successive days of torture. Time after time, long, flat strips of glowing hot iron are pressed onto my exposed arms and legs. They sear away the flesh, layer by layer, almost to the bone, and the pungent smell of charring meat and the crackling of curling skin dominate my senses. I struggle to keep a lucid image of Annemarie’s beautiful smile in mind and remember the gentle touch of her soft fingertips as they glide across the coarse skin of my cheek. It’s the only string of goodness that remains from my vanishing humanity, but the torment of every exposed nerve scratches at my soul, seeking to push me beyond the edges of insanity.

Like a vise clamped on a piece of wood, my teeth clench into my lower lip until they eventually pierce through. I’m repulsed by the sour, metallic taste of my demon blood, but the pain refocuses my determination and keeps me from begging for mercy. The pain will stop if I surrender what remains of my broken humanity. As another bolt of pain tears at my body, I tighten my jaw again. I can’t crumble on Bethany’s table. I refuse to give her the pleasure.

Nomination Ideas for The Whitney Awards

Have you read and loved Fractured by Karen E. Hoover? How about The Emerald Wolf?

Please consider nominating one (or all) of the following novels for The Whitney Awards --> http://whitneyawards.com/nominate/

Fractured: Newtimber 1 -> http://tinyurl.com/lxne87h

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 Thank you!!

Christmas Special and a Card Exchange!

November is a splendid month! It can also be a very stressful month. So much to do, all the places to go . . . by the time you reach December the panic of finding a perfect Christmas Gift for your family and friends sets in.

I can help! The perfect gift is books! Better yet, Signed, Personalized, books! <3

Currently both of mine are on sale! 

Missing Royal (Regular Edition): Regularly $14.99

On sale for $9.99

Get your copy HERE! 

Missing Royal (Special Edition): Regularly $30.00

On sale for $19.99

Get your copy HERE! 

Only Half Alive: Regularly $12.99

On sale for $9.99

Get your copy HERE! 

Missing Royal (Regular Edition) and Only Half Alive Combo: Regularly $26

On sale for $19.99

Get your set HERE! 

Please note: Your order will not ship until the first week of December so it's best to get your Christmas orders in now to ensure they arrive on time. 

Each order will include a special SWAG Bag. If your order is a gift but you would also like a SWAG Bag, leave a note in the comments of your order. 

Please also include in your note, who you would like the book signed to. 

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And while we're discussing Christmas, sign up for my Christmas Card Exchange HERE! 

Endless by Jaclyn Weist COVER REVEAL!!

Author Name: Jaclyn Weist

Book Title:  Endless

Book Genre:  YA fantasy

Release Date: November 28th, 2014

Publisher: Trifecta Books

Tour Host: Silverbow Promotions

 

Sydney lives her nightmares every night. While other teenagers are dreaming of boys or traveling to exotic places, she must run a staircase with no beginning or no end, or a terrible debt will never be paid.

Just before her seventeenth birthday, the dreams change. She is no longer alone.

But her nightmares don’t end when she wakes up. Her stepmother and stepsisters threaten to ruin everything she holds dear. She must protect the secret that both she and her father have magic or they will use it to their advantage.

As Sydney learns to control her magic, what seemed impossible before—escaping her stepmother and those ever-present stairs—is now at her fingertips. When she learns the ultimate plan of her evil captor, Sydney must stop her at all costs, or she will forever lose her soul.

~ About the Author ~ 

Jaclyn is an Idaho farm girl who grew up loving to read. She developed a love for writing as a senior in high school, when her dad jokingly said she was the next Dr. Seuss (not even close but very sweet). She met her husband, Steve at BYU and they have six happy, crazy children that encourage her writing. After owning a bookstore and running away to have adventures in Australia, they settled back down in their home in Utah. Jaclyn now spends her days herding her kids to various activities and trying to remember what she was supposed to do next.

Follow Jaclyn . . .

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You're invited to the Violet RELEASE PARTY!

You're invited to an epic party! 

Games . . . 

Giveaways . . . 

and TONS of FUN!

And it's all online  . . . HERE! 

Don't forget to invite your friends! 

Blog Tour ~ Broken Promises by Jen Wylie

Broken Promise

Book 3 of The Broken Ones

By Jen Wylie

Published:  Oct 7 2014

By Untold Press www.untoldpress.com

Genre: Fantasy 

WC 107k   Pages 284

A year of turmoil takes its toll on Arowyn Mason and her companions. After delivering the Elven prince to his homeland, they decide to ride out the winter in the city of Westport before starting their quest to heal the Fey. Like most things in Aro's life, nothing goes according to plan.

As Kei struggles with the prophecy bound within him, his sanity begins to unravel.  A prophecy and a promise are broken, and forgotten threats resurface with dire consequences. The Dragos is watching and the Were king is displeased with the disregard of Were law. Aro scrambles as yet another threat emerges. The Elves, displeased with their prince, exploit his only weakness…her.

Aro is forced to find a new ally, a cold-hearted, ruthless pirate named Roan. He is more than he seems and Aro must learn who she can trust, or it will cost more than just her life. She has grown stronger, but is it enough to save herself, her family, and the Elf she loves?

~ Goodreads ~ Amazon ~

Get your copy of Book 1 Broken Aro HERE! 

Get your copy of Book 2 Broken Prince HERE! 

Jen Wylie resides in rural Ontario, Canada with her  two boys, Australian shepherd and a disagreeable amount of wildlife. In a cosmic twist of fate she dislikes the snow and cold.

Before settling down to raise a family, she attained a BA from Queens University and worked in retail and sales.

Thanks to her mother she acquired a love of books at an early age and began writing in public school. She constantly has stories floating around in her head, and finds it amazing most people don’t. Jennifer writes various forms of fantasy, both novels and short stories.

~ Website ~ Blog ~ Twitter: @jen_wylie ~ 

~ Goodreads ~ Facebook  ~ Amazon Authorpage ~ 

~ Mailing List ~ 

"Rotting Elf." She threw a dagger with extra force. "I love you." She threw another. "Why aren't you here?" And another. "Why–" Her voice cracked and her hand dropped mid-throw. "I need you," she whispered into the empty room.  ~Aro

"Such expressions on your face. What are you thinking?"

His smile was soft, kind…and she didn't trust it for a moment. "Want to make another try at reading my thoughts?"

Sultry lips twisted into a wry grin. "I think not." ~Baelan and Aro

"But he left, and he'd promised he wouldn't." Unable to keep still, she crossed her arms and let her feet wander.

Garen watched her pace for a few moments and then sat, crossing his legs. "Sometimes, we can't always keep our promises."

Free Bread Girl by Shari Bird Blog Tour Sign UPS!

Tour Dates: November 28th - December 11th

Author Name: Shari Bird

Book Title: Free Bread Girl

Book Genre: YA Contemporary Romance 

Release Date: November 28, 2014

Publisher: Trifecta Books

Tour Host: Silverbow Promotions

Obsidian Threads by Charlie Pulsipher Blog Tour Sign Ups!

Tour Dates: December 1st - 14th

Author Name: Charlie Pulsipher

Book Title: Obsidian Threads (Book 2 of The Lost Shards)

Book Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy

Publisher: Singular Books

Release Date: Dec. 1st

Tour Host: Silverbow Promotions

Book Blurb/Synopsis: Rho has awakened. Its acolytes will tear worlds apart to release their deity from its prison. Any hope of Rho's defeat lies with two people lost in a strange universe. Kaden and Aren must learn to harness all their unique gifts if they are to rival the god of darkness reborn.

They will not fight alone. A brilliant geneticist, a furry dwaro, two less than friendly elves, dragons, and a spunky red-haired computer stand with them. But if Kaden and Aren fail to reach their full potential, all of reality will be devoured until nothing remains but Rho.

Endless by Jaclyn Weist COVER REVEAL SIGN UPS!

Cover Reveal: Tuesday, October 28th 2014

Author Name: Jaclyn Weist

Book Title:  Endless

Book Genre:  YA fantasy

Release Date: November 28th, 2014

Publisher: Trifecta Books

Tour Host: Silverbow Promotions

Book Synopsis:

Sydney lives her nightmares every night. While other teenagers are dreaming of boys or traveling to exotic places, she must run a staircase with no beginning or no end, or a terrible debt will never be paid.
Just before her seventeenth birthday, the dreams change. She is no longer alone.
But her nightmares don’t end when she wakes up. Her stepmother and stepsisters threaten to ruin everything she holds dear. She must protect the secret that both she and her father have magic or they will use it to their advantage.
As Sydney learns to control her magic, what seemed impossible before—escaping her stepmother and those ever-present stairs—is now at her fingertips. When she learns the ultimate plan of her evil captor, Sydney must stop her at all costs, or she will forever lose her soul.

Six Facebook Hacks

Facebook wants to be paid for everything. Including allowing fans/followers to see what the pages they are following are saying.  The good news is, there are ways to beat Facebook at this game.

Here are just a few . . .

One & Two:

When you Like a page this is what you see. 

But if you click on that little button? 

You get this: 

Right away, there are two options to insure you see what the pages you have opted into following are saying/doing! Hit Get Notifications or if you already get too many of those, simply add the page to your interested lists. 

Three, Four, & Five: 

These three buttons can be your best friends! Facebook determines who sees what by how often they interact with a page. So if you don't interact, the page suddenly disappears from your feed. The simplest way to fix this is simply to Like a post here and there, comment every once in a while, and sometimes, share a post. It's easy, it doesn't take a whole lot of time, and it saves everyone a ton of frustration. 

Six: 

If you're on the homepage, on the left hand side under the title "Pages" there is a place you can go JUST to see things from pages you have liked. Click on "Pages Feed' and voila! All the posts from all the pages you follow will be in that feed - just like your regular newsfeed only exclusively for pages you follow. 

Simple, free, and pain free! 

Fall Into Fantasy Giveaway(s)!!!

A HUGE THANK YOU to Ash Krafton for putting together these AMAZING Giveaways!!! 

Enter to win here on my blog or check out the giveaway's on Ash's blog HERE!! 

Rafflecopter: Adult a Rafflecopter giveaway Adult #1 Adult #2 Adult #3 Rafflecopter: YA a Rafflecopter giveaway YA/NA #1

Help me reach 6k Likes on Facebook and be entered to WIN!

Facebook is being evil and keeping me at 5,633 likes. Which really shouldn't be an issue except I've been stuck there for months. I would LOVE it if you could help me reach 6,000 likes by the end of the year. So to spread the word, I'm hosting a giveaway!

What could you win?

*A signed, personalized copy of Only Half Alive

*A signed, personalized copy of Missing Royal

*The very first ARC of The Enchanted Rose 

(and of course it will also be signed and personalized)

PLUS I might just throw some other goodies in there as well. ;)

New Prizes:

So how can you enter to win? Easy! With the rafflecopter below! 

Don't use rafflecopter? No worries! Because below that is a Google Form you can fill out instead. :) 

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Lizzie Lilac and the Left Socks Release Party & Blog Tour Sign Ups!

In honor of all breast cancer survivors, warriors, and those they've left behind.

A few years ago, K.C. Rose and I got some devastating news: a sweet friend and mother had an extremely aggressive form of breast cancer. Since I had just launched my first novel into the world, I decided to donate all my royalties for a period of months to the family to help them fight this horrible invader. But it wasn’t enough—we knew we could do more. That’s where the concept of the Lizzie Lilac book was born. This book is not only dedicated to our friend (who is now cancer free!!) and her family, but also to all the families who struggle with this disease. K.C. and I make no profit from sharing this story—everything we raise will go to the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Utah to help them help others. 

Thank you for being part of our fight. 

Book blurb: Poor Lizzie Lilac. When one of her favorite socks goes missing, she is determined to find out where all the missing socks go. What she learns is definitely more than she expected.

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