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Friday, October 7, 2016

Blog Tour + Review + #Giveaway: Extraordinary October by Diana Wagman @dianawagman @XpressoTours


Extraordinary October
Diana Wagman
Published by: Ig Publishing
Publication date: October 11th 2016
Genres: Paranormal, Young Adult



October is an ordinary girl. From her plain looks to her average grades, there seems to be nothing special about her. Then, three days before her eighteenth birthday, she develops a strange itch that won’t go away, and her life is turned upside down. Suddenly, she can hear dogs talk, make crows fly, and two new and very handsome boys at school are vying for her affections. After she starts “transplanting” herself through solid rock, October learns that she is not ordinary at all, but the daughter of a troll princess and a fairy prince, and a pawn in a deadly war between the trolls and the fairies. Now October will have to use all of her growing powers to save her family, and stop a mysterious evil that threatens to destroy the fairy world.

In the fantastical vein of authors such as Julie Kagawa and Holly Black, Extraordinary October takes us on a magical journey from the streets of Los Angeles to the beautiful and mythical underground fairy kingdom.


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My Review:

October is just an ordinary girl. A plain Jane really with no friends to speak of. No one ever notices her when she walks down the halls at school or when she walks down the street. She is invisible to the outside world that she lives in. In just a few short days October it will be her birthday and she will be eighteen years old. A big day in a girl’s life right? For October it is just another day; another day closer to graduation and college which is her way out of her home town.  

A lot happens to October in these few short days before her birthday. She gets this really big itch that goes deep into her body all the way to the bone and it ends up running over her whole body and that is how she meets this really good looking guy in the hall while she is scratching her back against the wall. Great way to meet a guy October.  Yeah plain old October meets not only one guy but two guys right before her big day.

Oh and October also finds out that she is a princess heir to the throne in two different kingdoms, the Fairy kingdom and the Troll kingdom. She is Destined to be their next Queen. But becoming Queen is not as simple as it looks because October has a little competition. Her competition wants to be Queen so bad that she will use and destroy anyone who gets in her way. But then October will do whatever she has to to keep all these people safe not matter what it cost her.

Who will become the next Queen? Will it be October? Will it be her opponent? What will October have to do to save the two kingdoms from this evil person? Can she save the fairies? Can she save the trolls?


When I came across Extraordinary October I thought I just have to read this as my birthday is in October and my Moms is today October 7 and then I read the summary and I thought fairies oh yeah sign me up. I couldn’t wait to read about a girl named October and fairies. I am so glad I did! Extraordinary October is filled with so many twist and turns along with action and mystery not to mention the excitement that will keep on your toes right up until the end. I just loved the world that the author created for October and all of her magical abilities. If you have not already then I would like to suggest that you pick up your copy today and get started on an amazing journey, one that will have you flinging through the pages in no time.


Author Bio:
I have always written and always wanted to be a writer, but didn’t think I could make a living at it. So I became a mime. (You can imagine what my father had to say about that.) I worked on the streets of NYC with two partners, stopping traffic in front of the Met and annoying tourists. When, to my great surprise, that didn’t work out, I returned to school in film–thinking screenwriters made a living. And when I had ten scripts and my agent had stopped returning my calls, I wrote a novel. I did it just because I wanted to love writing again and not think about selling or casting or marketability. That novel was Skin Deep, and it’s a testament to writing from your heart that the first person to read it, bought it. I’ve been trying to write from the heart ever since. 


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Blast + #Giveaway: Between Hope and the Highway by Charissa Stastny @CharStastny @toobusyreading

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Between Hope and the Highway by Charissa Stastny

Sometimes things get so messed up you have to pick up and get the heck out of Dodge. That's what Liz Ruthersford does. Memories can be weapons, and hers have become incoming missiles. Fleeing home and her parents' pity, she seeks refuge on a remote ranch in Montana where no one knows her tragic past. When she meets Bentley and Rawson Law, brothers with wounds of their own, life veers off course from her plans. Embers of hope and love flicker to life, but will Liz let them burn bright enough to warm her heart? Or will she hit the highway and run once again? A clean, heart-pounding romance and redemption story.

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Praise for Between Hope and the Highway


"Stastny has weaved an endearing tale with Between Hope and the Highway. It is a beautiful story about love, loss, redemption, and forgiveness of not only others, but most importantly, ourselves. This is more than a love story, it is a story of family and coming together." -Jennifer Peel, author

"...an epic tale of romance, unconditional love, redemption, and the power of the human spirit to survive and transform amidst adversity. The metamorphosis of the hero makes this a highly gratifying read. He grows with each flip of the page, leaving behind a trail of optimism. This book will make you smile as you witness a true change of heart." - Taylor Dean, author

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Excerpt


As I finished loading the last horse, Rawson materialized and wrapped his arms around me again. I jumped as he nestled his stubbled chin into my neck. The tingling sensation he evoked sent delightful shivers clear down to my toes.

"You ready to go, babycakes?"

Goosebumps erupted as he rubbed his chin against my neck. I tried to escape, but Blondie stood nearby and Rawson acted for all he was worth. Twisting me, he pulled me close and leaned in to kiss me. I threw my hand over my mouth just before his lips made contact. At this angle, the bimbo couldn't tell he kissed the back of my hand quite passionately. Thank goodness for small mercies. I might have passed out if he'd gone at my lips with such gusto.

When he paused to wink at me, I whispered, "I hate your guts."

His blue-green eyes crinkled. "I know." He grabbed my slobbery hand and said over his shoulder, "It was a pleasure meeting you, Kelsey." He doffed his hat and closed the trailer. Opening my door, he helped me inside his flashy truck. "There you go, sweetheart."

When he climbed in the driver's side, I hauled off and punched his leg. "I can't believe you kissed my hand like that."

"I was going for your lips."

"Gross!"

He laughed. Glancing out the window and catching Kelsey watching us like lab rats, he leaned over to peck my cheek.

"Kiss me again and I'll deck you," I said between clenched teeth.

"It might be worth it, especially if you move your hand."

"You're impossible."

He waved as we pulled away from the arena. "I owe you big time for saving me from that blond nightmare. Thanks for playing along."

"You kind of forced me to," I grumped.

His grin caused havoc in my heart. "Did you see her face when you said all that garbage about what thing implied? It was difficult to keep a straight face."

I stuck my tongue out, making him chortle.

"Ah, Lizzie, you're all right."

"And you're an idiot."


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Author Charissa Stastny
Charissa Stastny is married to her high school sweetheart and has four children who are the light of her life. She's an avid reader, happy writer, BYU graduate, and lover of irises, clouds, chocolate, sushi, and nature. Though born and raised in Las Vegas, she has never pulled a handle of a slot machine and can't shuffle cards to save her life. She shuffles kids, laundry, and church responsibilities rather well though. She currently lives in Utah with her family, where shuffling cards isn't required.



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Release Week Celebration + #Giveaway: Tyranny (Goddess of Delphi Book 1) by Gemma Brocato @GemmaBrocato @Barclay_PR

To Save the World, He Must Trust Her in the Magic of What If?

The Goddess of Delphi is a new series from Gemma Brocato, and begins with TYRANNY…



Greek Muses must join forces with one non-believing mortal man to prevent the hostile takeover of Olympus and save the world from peril.


Goddess, she wasn’t the type to just fall into bed on a first date, but if Jax asked, she’d surrender.”




Synopsis:

One man, one muse, one romance to save the world
Immortal librarian Clio has existed for thousands of years. Her purpose—to influence and inspire mortals. Now as one has inspired her, a battle is mounting between the Muses and a god who care little for the plight of man. A hostile takeover is imminent at Olympus Enterprises.
History professor Jax Callahan is battling his own uncertainties. His previous employer’s refusal to heed his warnings results in a tragic loss of life. Blaming himself, he no longer believes he can make a difference.
Tyranny will stop at nothing to appease her father and succeed in taking over Olympus and the world. To save mankind, Clio must reveal herself as a Muse to Jax, the man she’s fallen in love with. Facing the end of humanity as they know it, she must convince him to trust in the magic of what if. Because failure spells doom for everyone.

Releasing October 4, 2016.

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Excerpt for TYRANNY (Goddess of Delphi Book 1)

 God knew, he’d worked for years to get the bureaucratic idiots to hear his ideas. He could have circumvented the problem long ago if he’d been able to make the right people listen. The government’s idea of a diplomatic solution only served to edge the world closer to a massive war. “I couldn’t convince anyone to consider the logical alternative, a negotiated settlement where the Bulgarian people are protected. There is no stopping the Five Nations.” The statement alone made his gut churn.
“There has to be.” Clio rose from her seat, moved to her desk, and retrieved a scrap of paper. With graceful movements, she returned to his side. She handed him the document. “You need to read this. It will change your mind.”
Battling the skepticism that had been his hallmark since he’d left GeoPoly, he took the sheet from her hand. It was an e-mail. The chilling message mentioned destruction, war, and an end to mankind. “Who is this Pierus?”
“He’s a demi-god who thought his nine daughters were better than the daughters of Zeus, my sisters and me.” The corners of her mouth lifted slightly. “Zeus is never nice when he’s pissed off. He turned Pierus’s daughters into magpies. Pierus has been seeking to restore them ever since.”
“Whoa! Zeus is your dad? Like, Zeus Zeus? God of Gods, Zeus?” Okay, his world shifted from I can handle her as a Muse to what the fuck have I gotten myself into? He shook his head in denial but then recalled the sight of the bird this morning, and more recently outside Clio’s bedroom window.
“The same. Anyway, Pierus resurfaced recently and challenged us to a contest to return his brats to human form. It’s his version of a hostile takeover of Olympus. He wins, and he gets dominion over all immortals. And his daughters would be unleashed on humanity.” Clio shuddered. “The effect on mortals will be dire. They’ll live up to their names, like Tyranny, Strife, Mayhem. You get the idea.”
“Can he do it?” Aw, shit. That sounded like he was a believer. And maybe, just maybe…
Clio frowned. “He can if we fail at the challenge he’s set for us.”
“Have any of you failed?”
 She shrugged. “I’m the first.”
“His message says one Muse, one man. How do you know I’m the man?”
“The magpies keep appearing. You mentioned a run in with a crazy old man and a bird. I believe that was Pierus. The other night in the library when it was storming so badly, I spied the image of Pierus and his skanky daughter in a flash of lightning.” She shook her head again. “Tonight when we walked past the street musician, that was Pierus in disguise.”
The dotted line from his run-in with the bird to Clio’s story just filled in like a solid fucking black dart.


Guest Post:

Do the characters all come to you at the same time or do some of them come to you as you write?

First, thanks so much for hosting me today. And second, oh, gosh, I love your question about how I come up with my characters.

My main protagonists are always along for the ride from the moment I put the first word on the page. Many secondary characters are there as well. Of course, since I was writing about a group of nine sisters, I knew how each sister would fit into the story as I went along. And initially, I hadn’t planned on adding the other gods and goddesses from mythology. I caught myself laughing as each character revealed their role in the corporate structure of Olympus.

Some characters just sort of drop by and surprise the daylights out of me. Zeke, for example, in Tyranny. All he was meant to be was a minor character...a security guard at the library where Clio Thanos works. He was really only supposed to be there because every library or building with public access has to have a security force. But Zeke wasn’t happy and started whispering to me that he had so much more in him. He insisted he was destined for more of a starring role.

Honestly, I think Zeke channeled the Muses’s gifts for inspiration, because the minute he began his campaign for more responsibility, I decided that each of the goddesses should have a bodyguard, or partisan, they never knew existed. That added an element of surprise and a deeper dimension to the story.

In fact, these men and women became so intriguing I’m hoping to write super short stories surrounding them to include as a gift to my newsletter subscribers. I’m very excited about letting my readers get a peek at the partisans’ stories.

Thanks again for hosting me. I hope your readers will be inspired by Tyranny and the characters I’ve written.


Celebrate the Release with a Giveaway!
Grand Prize: $25 Amazon Gift Card

Runner-Ups: 2 Runner-ups will receive one digital backlist title by Gemma Brocato!


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Author Bio:

Gemma's favorite desk accessories for many years were a circular wooden token, better known as a 'round tuit,' and a slip of paper from a fortune cookie proclaiming her a lover of words; some day she'd write a book. All it took was a transfer to the United Kingdom, the lovely English springtime, and a huge dose of homesickness to write her first novel. Once it was completed and sent off with a kiss, even the rejections addressed to 'Dear Author' were gratifying.
After returning to America, she spent a number of years as a copywriter, dedicating her skills to making insurance and the agents who sell them sound sexy. Eventually, her full-time job as a writer interfered with her desire to be a writer full-time and she left the world of financial products behind to pursue a career as a romance author.
Gemma focuses mainly on contemporary and paranormal romance, with an occasional detour into science fiction romance. Her titles are available in digital and print-on-demand at all major retailers.


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PROMO Blitz: All About Hope by Ashley Erin @Ashley_Erin21 @RABTBookTours



Contemporary Romance
Date Published: September 13, 2016

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Friends with benefits.

Toe curling, ecstasy inducing, and completely secret.

Alex and Lia succumb to their scorching attraction, striking a deal of no-strings sex. Neither of them want a commitment, both of them are unable to stop the sparks from flying when they’re together.

Feelings develop, old fears surface and sex is no longer enough.

Will a glimmering sense of hope allow them to let go of the past, or will their secret blow up, leaving them shattered?


** All About Hope is a standalone novel intended for mature audiences due to coarse language and sexual content **


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Published: March 2015

Emma is broken inside. After tragedy strikes she returns to her childhood home in hopes to heal her heart. Reconnecting with old family friends, Emma is unprepared for the way her long lost friend, Dane, makes her feel. Emma fights the attraction, but Dane is a man impossible to resist. What she doesn’t expect is for Dane to pursue her with a determination that makes her resolve waver. His ability to calm the storm that rages inside her and the way he makes her pulse race is a dangerous combination. She is risking everything. Can Emma set aside her fears and give Dane a chance? Her walls will break, her heart will be tested and she will never be the same.


 About the Author

Ashley Erin lives in Alberta, Canada where winter and summer compete to take over. She wears flip flops as soon as it’s above freezing, because her hatred of socks outweighs her dislike of snow. Her boyfriend stays with her despite a penchant for adopting rescued cats and dogs without permission. Their two dogs and four cats are spoiled rotten. When Ashley isn’t writing, she is reading or working with horses.

Ashley is a self-published author of contemporary and new adult romance. Follow her on Facebook to keep up with her current and upcoming releases.

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Cover Reveal: Tattoo Killer by A.J. Norris @AJNorris_Author @XpressoTours


Tattoo Killer
A.J. Norris
(A Tattoo Crimes Novel #1)
Published by: Limitless Publishing
Publication date: October 18th 2016
Genres: Adult, Romance, Suspense


Mikey Hardin is a murderer. At least that’s what his ex-wife wants the police to believe…

A tattoo artist and single father, Mikey becomes a suspect in a series of homicides thanks to an anonymous tip from his ex. The case against him seems straightforward, especially since Mikey is connected to the victims, but police detective Harry Hunter knows finding the psychopath isn’t that simple. The physical evidence doesn’t add up. After Mikey is released and amid the turmoil of his life, he meets Grace Bell, a beautiful divorcee, in a chance encounter.

Mikey is everything that straight-laced Grace isn’t…

Grace is tired of living a rigid existence and wants to break free from the routine of her mundane life. The tattoo artist’s free spirit and charm quickly draw her into his world. From the back of his Harley, he teaches her how to let go and have fun, leading to a sizzling passion she never knew existed.

Another woman is found dead, and the killer isn’t finished yet…

Grace is unaware of Mikey’s part in the investigation of the local homicides, but when her estranged father, detective Harry Hunter, finds out who she’s dating, he’s quick to fill her in. Even though he thinks Mikey is innocent, there is a killer in Webster and he’s not stopping until he gets what he wants. Every victim is connected to Mikey, and her father fears Grace will be next.

After Detective Hunter receives a threatening phone call from the killer, he rushes to protect his daughter, but is Grace really the next target of the…

Tattoo Killer?

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Author Bio:
A.J. Norris is a lover of all books but her loyalty remains with her first crush; romance. She graduated from a mid-western college with a degree in absolutely nothing to do with writing whatsoever. It wasn’t until well after college when the build-up of voices inside her head became too overwhelming and needed to be let out, that she began to write. She isn’t following a family legacy of writers, only a need to put words on a piece of paper. Her romantic suspense novel, Tattoo Killer, published by Limitless, LLC releases October 2016. Her Black Wings, book one of The Dark Amulet Series, a paranormal romance, released in July 2016 and book two, Her Black Hearts released August 23, 2016. 
A.J. is a movie buff, especially book adaptations, loves watching her son play baseball and communing with other writers. She lives with her family who are extremely tolerant (at least most of the time) of all her late nights behind the computer. 

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