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Thursday, December 29, 2016

PROMO Blitz: Indomitus Est by Robert W. Brady, Jr. @RABTBookTour


Fantasy, Historical Fantasy

Free Until the End of 2016

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Imagine yourself, born into the suburbs, your parents working class people, your school nothing special.

Imagine that, for some reason far beyond your understanding as a very young child, a god that you didn't even know existed ear-marked you as his bargaining chip in a trade across realities.
Imagine that, from the time of that first first meeting and for your next eighteen years, that god - Anubis - threw everything he could think of at you, to break you, to torment you, to forge you into this thing to be traded.

And imagine that, at the end of it all, you passed all of the tests, leaving your life in a shambles, never knowing that you were being tested at all and, when the time came, Anubis appeared and tricked you into giving up your soul to him, only to make the trade and give you over to another god, named War, who by comparison made Anubis seem like a pretty nice guy.

I'm Randy Morden - welcome to my world. A world named 'Fovea,' where magic is real, technology the stuff of fantasy, and warriors with swords ride horses into battle, trying to stay one step ahead of their gods' will. I didn't ask for this life, but I promise you: before anyone ever knocks me down again, I'm going to have their blood on my knuckles, because a man can only be pushed so far!
Other books in the The Fovean Chronicles Series:


King Glennen of Eldador gave me a job to do - avenge his wife's death - and hey, you know me, I am to please!

So maybe he didn't say, "Attack the invincible city, sack it and pretty much slap the faces of every important person on Fovea," but then again I never went to charm school. I kind of do what I do.

But you know what I wish he had said? I wish he'd said, "Lupus, if you do plan to go sack the invincible city, you better make darn sure you have a way out of there, because the Uman-Chi are the most powerful Wizards on the planet, and every other nation is a friend to them.

Yeah, that would have been pretty good advice.

These are the continuing adventures of Randy Morden, a man from our world thrust into another where magic is real and technology sounds pretty far-fetched. As the chosen of a god named 'War,' Randy has a mission to fulfill a destiny that he doesn't understand and, incidentally, to keep himself and his family alive while doing it.
In Indomitus Vivat, the stakes are raised
 as War drives Randy to greater stakes and greater consequences, and pathway that could lead to empire, or straight to hell!



To say that Randy Morden had an effect on Fovea is an understatement. More than ten years after his arrival, the Fovean High Council is in a shambles, the supremacy of the Uman-Chi is a memory, and Eldador is an Empire, not a kingdom.

An Uman-Chi girl finds herself with a song to sing, a song which is a gift from the goddess Eveave. When she sings it, another call will come to Earth, a new call for two new champions, a young girl and an old man, for the world where magic is used like technology, and technology is just starting to appear.

Now War is about to rage across Fovea, and the greedy Eldadorian government is at the center of it. These two champions from Earth have a decision to make - one not so easy as they might think:
Which side are they on?

Travel with Bill and Melissa in the footsteps of the Conqueror and the shadow of the Wolf, and ask yourself: how do you fight the invincible warrior, especially considering that your failure is already foretold?



The battle for Fovea is on, and a girl named Raven and a man named Jack aren’t even sure of which side they should be on. On one front is the Emperor, Rancor Mordetur, from their home planet of Earth. He seems to have a lot on this side – a massive army of highly trained warriors, the most feared witch on Fovea as his wife and superior technology born of another world. On the other is every Fovean Nation; savage Men and wild Uman, long-lived Uman-Chi and merciless Swamp Devils and Slee; all of them unwilling to be subjects of the Empire. But is the Empire evil, or do Raven and Jack not yet have the whole picture? And what of the song that so few people can hear, sung to them by an Uman-Chi girl barely 167 years old? If they can find the weapons mentioned in the song, can they win the day? Or, as the song says, are they doomed to fail?

Indomitus Sum is the conclusion to Indomitus Oriens. Now you can finally learn the fate of those who have no faith, but who instead know the will of their gods.


About the Author

Robert W. Brady, Jr. is the author of 'The Fovean Chronicles.'
Born in Connecticut in 1964, he graduated from University of Connecticut in 1986.

He worked his way through college as a construction worker, an infant swimming instructor, a bartender, a waiter, a secretary, the manager of a dry cleaning store and a security guard.

While in college, he began the first version of the 'The Fovean Chronicles.'

After college, he lasted exactly three months in the insurance industry as an Assistant Annuities Analyst, and then enlisted in the Naval Nuclear Power Program.

He served in the Navy from 1987 - 1994, receiving the Navy Achievement Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Southeast Asia Service Medal, and Good Conduct Medal during the Gulf War. He was certified as an Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist, a Reactor Operator, a Radiological Controls Shift Supervisor and achieved a rank of Petty Officer First Class while serving onboard the USS Truxtun, CGN-35 and the USS Cape Cod, AD-43.

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Blog Tour + #Giveaway: ABSOLUTE TRUST by Piper J. Drake @PiperJDrake @Barclay_P



She wasn’t just a childhood friend; she was his reason for breathing.

Out Dec 20th – Absolute Trust, the third book in the romantic suspense series, True Heroes, by Piper J Drake.

Follow the tour and enter to win a True Heroes prize pack - the complete True Heroes series and swag pack or one of four print copies of Absolute Trust – US and Canada only




Title: Absolute Trust
Series: True Heroes #3
Author: Piper J Drake
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Release Date: December 20, 2016
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing - Forever
Format: Digital and Mass Market Paperback
ISBN:
9781455536085

LOVE IS THE GREATEST RISK OF ALL
After multiple tours of duty, Brandon Forte returns to his hometown on a personal mission: to open a facility for military working dogs like Haydn, a German Shepherd Dog who’s seen his share of combat and loss. It also brings him back to Sophie Kim, a beacon of light in his life . . . and the one woman he can’t have. But Forte’s success means he’s made enemies in high places. Enemies who are now after Sophie . . .
When Forte enlisted and left without saying goodbye, Sophie did her best to move on. But with her first love back in town, looking sexier than ever, she’s constantly reminded of what they could have had. Then after he risks himself for her, Sophie realizes she’ll have to put her life in the hands of the man who broke her heart, knowing the danger -and the sparks between them- could consume them both.

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Praise for Absolute Trust:

"With an action-filled plot riddled with suspense and tension, Drake’s latest in her True Heroes series is the best one yet.  Steady pacing, engaging storytelling and genuine, vulnerable characters (coupled with the endearing heroic dogs that protect and love them) make this romance shine." ~ RT Book Reviews


Excerpt from Absolute Trust:

Between one moment and the next, he was right there next to her, kneeling so they were face to face. She let out the air in her lungs in a rush, not sure of what she wanted to do or what he was planning to do. She parted her lips but didn’t say anything, didn’t want to put another question out there for him to address before he answered the one she really wanted to know.
Because she was hoping he was here for her—not his childhood friend—but for the very adult version of her who’d been waiting for him all this time.
Faster than she could react, his lips caught hers. The contact rushed through her in a lightning shot of surprise. Years of bottled-up frustration bubbled up and she leaned into him with a soft gasp.
And then he pulled back and she was left trying to catch her breath.
Slowly, carefully, he slid his arms around her back and under her knees. He cradled her against his chest and tucked her head under his chin. Circled as she was in his embrace, he held her close. He pressed his lips against her hair.
“That was too close yesterday, Sophie.” His voice was low, gruff, and almost cracked with emotion. “The thought of losing you just about killed me.”


More books from True Heroes


Extreme Honor
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Ultimate Courage
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About Piper J. Drake:
Piper J. Drake (or “PJ”) began her writing career as “PJ Schnyder” writing award-winning sci-fi & paranormal romance and steampunk. She has received the FF&P PRISM award for her work as well as the NJRW Golden Leaf award and Parsec award.
Now, Piper writes romantic suspense, incorporating her interests in mixed martial arts and the military into her writing. 
Connect with Piper at: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Google + | GoodReads| Youtube



Follow the tour and enter to win a True Heroes prize pack - the complete True Heroes series and swag pack or one of four print copies of Absolute Trust – US and Canada only















Pre-Order Sale Blitz: Home by Aubrey Kendall @SMKnowles1 @HelpingHandsMel


Book Info-
Title- Home
Genre- Military Contemporary Romance
By- Aubrey Kendall
Expected Publication Date- January 5th

Blurb-
Moving into a new town as a child, Rowan befriended two boys named Greg and Mac, eventually earning the kids a nickname of the Three Musketeers. Even as they grew into adulthood, the three would continue their everlasting friendship.

Now, as adults, Greg and Rowan are married, and he has joined the military. Unexpected twists and turns take the two on a dramatic rollercoaster as Mac is on the outside looking in.

With Mac’s hands tied behind his back, all he can do is watch and be there for his friends. As the tribulations unfold, Mac is drawn in closer and needs to find a way around his own emotions.

Will their lives be the same? Will Rowan make it through the trials of heartache and pain her new life has taken?


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Review: Kindle Fire HD 8 Tablet + MoKo Case + ArmorSuit Screen Protector + SanDisk 64 GB micro SD Memory Card


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My Review Fire HD 8:

I knew when I first saw the new Kindle Fire I had to have it. Not because I needed a new one. I wanted it for its size and because of its battery life. It will stay charged for up to 12 hours. I only use mine for reading and it actually stays charged for a few days well that is if I only use it at night and when we have a doctor’s appointment. I just love it I can read for hours and hours before the battery goes dead.

I still have my Kindle Fire 7 that I bought in 2015 and I still love it as well but the battery does not last as long as the 8 but when the battery goes dead on one I still have the other. With two kindles you can charge one while reading on the other. I take one or both of my kindles everywhere I go. I never know when I may get a few minutes to read. I wouldn’t take anything for my Kindle well maybe a new one. Ha Ha…

Oh I thought I would just throw this one in I also still have the first kindle I bought in 2013 and guess what it still works. I gave it to my husband and he uses it now.

Kindles are more than just a reader. You can also check all your social media sites and keep up with family and friends. You can also go online. Kindle has Alexa now. Alexa is an app where you can ask her certain things and she will give you an answer. You can check the weather on a kindle. You can do almost anything on a kindle that you can do on a pc but of course there are still lots of things you can’t do as well. But you can get an app for just about anything. You can play games if that is your thing or listen to music or audiobooks.








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My Review of Moko Cover:

I absolutely love the Moko Cover for Kindle Fire 8!!! When I first started using it I was like I am not going to like this no way no how. But it didn’t take me long to fall in love with it. I bought the Moko Cover like two months ago and I loved it so much that I bought another one for my Kindle Fire 7.

These covers are just so amazing. I can’t give them enough praise. If I could give them more than five stars I would. I love that it wakes up when you open it and goes off immediately after closing. You don’t have to hit the on and off buttons on your kindle. Amazing!!! It is also very sturdy and your kindle sits up very well. It also seems to be very strongly made and won’t wear out quickly.

I definitely would recommend the Moko Cover for your kindle fire. It is amazing. Did I mention how amazing I think they are?







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My Review of Fire HD 8 ArmorSuit Screen Protector:

The ArmorSuit Screen Protectors fit perfectly and are easy to apply. Just follow the instruction and you are good to go. When you are using your kindle you can’t even tell the screen protector is there it is so clear. Would recommend for your kindle. 






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My Review of SanDisk 64 GB micro SD Memory Card:


SanDisk Memory Card is easy to install and to add all your apps, pics, books, movies, music or whatever it is you would like to add. It is so easy to use you won’t even know it is there. Just install set your kindle to automatically download to your SD Memory Card and you will be good to go. The size of 64 GB will hold a lot of books or whatever it is you like. The price is a steal too. 


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*Photos taken with Kindle Fire 7 2015

VBT + #Giveaway: The Mirror of Doom by Bailey Baxter @BaileyBaxter7 @GoddessFish



The Mirror of Doom
by Bailey Baxter
GENRE: Middle Grade


BLURB:


What would you do if you got stuck in another world? 12-year-old Tim Hunter and his two older siblings panicked. Just a little. (Can you blame them?) Unfortunately, the only way they can return home is to steal a magic mirror from an evil queen. Yes, that’s right. Evil! To make matters even worse, enemy soldiers, horrible creatures called galrogs, and even a dragon will do anything to stop them. Do they have what it takes to make it home alive? There’s one way to find out. This fun, fantasy-adventure for middle-grade readers is available on Amazon.com.


Excerpt:

Ron started down the hallway toward me. “Timmy, give Kat her diary back, or I’ll take it from you myself.”

He would, too. But I wasn’t about to give him the chance.

I turned and threw myself against that mysterious closed door, giving the glass knob a big twist. It opened suddenly, and I found myself stumbling forward into a dark room. Quickly regaining my balance, I shoved the door closed. It took a bit of fumbling in the darkness, but I found the key and quickly turned it.

Locked. And just in time, too.

The doorknob jiggled.

“Timmy, open this door,” Ron said.

“Nope.”

Ron’s fist slammed into the other side of the door with a loud bang. “Open the door, runt!”

“Go away. I’ve got some reading to do.”

“Timmy!” Kat practically screamed my name through the door. “If you even open my diary, I will kill you. Do you understand?”

Oh, I understood all right. But come on! Kat’s diary was usually guarded more closely than Fort Knox. This could be my ONLY opportunity to see what’s inside. I’d be crazy NOT to read it!

I slid the little book out of my pocket and stretched out my other hand to feel for a light switch — and froze, my heart pounding. I heard a noise. It sounded like a footstep.

And it seemed to come from inside the room.


Interview with Bailey Baxter


What inspired you to write “The Mirror of Doom”?

When I was a kid, I loved to read stories that sent characters to other worlds. Yeah, I was a huge fan of The Chronicles of Narnia series! So, when I decided to write a book for middle-grade readers, I gravitated toward what I used to love…

…Fantasy and adventure!

But, I must say I was also inspired by the Snow White fairy tale. Think about it… what do we really know about the evil queen? What made her so vain and cold-hearted that she would attempt to kill her own step-daughter – just for being too pretty? That’s totally warped, if you ask me!

That evil queen – and what became of her after her plans regarding Snow White were thwarted – became the launching off point for my story. Add in three kids from Connecticut who were “pushed” through a magic mirror into her world, and you end up with a fun adventure.

When or at what age did you know you wanted to be a writer?

I was 12 years old when I knew I wanted to be a writer. I remember creating mini books, complete with pictures, and passing them back and forth with my best friend during class. But, I think it was my English teacher, Mr. Torgeson, who really got me going. He was the first one to recognize my writing abilities and encourage me to pursue writing.

What is the earliest age you remember reading your first book?

Honestly, I’ve been reading books for as long as I can remember. When I was as little as 1 years old, my mother would sit me beside her and read to me while she fed my baby brother. So I was brought up on a steady diet of books.

What genre of books do you enjoy reading?

I know I’m an adult, but I enjoy reading middle-grade fiction. There are some real good books out there – like the Mysterious Benedict Society series. Novels for this age group are (usually) fun and creative.

I also enjoy Christian supernatural thrillers – like Rachel Starr Thomson’s “Exile” book – and the occasional clean romance.

What is your favorite book?

I really love “The Lord of the Rings” series. I’ve read all three books many times. In fact, I like starting “The Fellowship of the Ring” in the fall – when Frodo began his adventure in the book. Yeah, I’m a total geek.

You know I think we all have a favorite author. Who is your favorite author and why?

Of course, J.R.R. Tolkien. He didn’t only write an engaging story – he created an entire world and language (Elvish)! He was amazing.

If you could travel back in time here on earth to any place or time. Where would you go and why?

I think I’d go back to the 1920s and 1930s. They had electricity, which is important. And cars. So, the transition wouldn’t be so much of a shock. But, I like the dresses and the way ladies wore hats and gloves. And I like the simpler pace of life.

When writing a book do you find that writing comes easy for you or is it a difficult task?

It all depends. Sometimes, you get into the zone and the story just flows out of you. Other times, getting words out is like trying to squeeze that last bit of toothpaste from the tube! Either way, I wouldn’t trade the writing process for the world. It’s one of the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done.

Do you have any little fuzzy friends? Like a dog or a cat? Or any pets?

I have a dog named Lucy. She’s a mischievous, stubborn, loving little Shih-tzu who keeps me on my toes. I never know when she’s going to sneak up on me and attack my feet – wanting to play. She’s a lot of work, but she’s also a lot of fun. She makes me laugh.

What is your "to die for", favorite food/foods to eat?

Chocolate, for sure. Preferably dark. And, this will make me sound like I’m 12 years-old, but I adore pepperoni pizza. It’s my Friday night reward to myself for making it through a rough week of writing sales copy. (I make my living as a copywriter.)

Do you have any advice for anyone that would like to be an author?

Read, read, read and write, write, write!

And never give up.

The truth is… writing a book is tough. I worked on “The Mirror of Doom” on and off for over 10 years. I have a full-time job, so I had to squeeze in writing time at night and on weekends. I rewrote the book four times to get it where I wanted it to be. It was a lot of work.

But, if you have the desire to write… if you have stories to tell… the process of getting that book out of your brain and onto paper is so rewarding. It’s totally worth the sacrifices you make to get there.

I also recommend to “follow” other authors and learn the most you can from them. Most authors love to answer questions from their readers.




AUTHOR BIO:

Bailey Baxter is the pen name of a somewhat successful copywriter who writes online "junk mail” for health supplement companies. She's been writing stories since childhood. In fact, when she was 12, Bailey wrote and illustrated tiny books that she stapled together and passed to her friend during class. (She was never caught.)

Bailey grew up in Ellington, CT – a small town where cows outnumbered people 2 to 1. She currently lives in Asheville, NC with a mischievous Shih-tzu named Lucy. Fortunately, Asheville is weird - and proud of it - so it gives her plenty of inspiration and plot ideas for new books.

Her first book, The Mirror of Doom, was inspired by a certain pesky brother named "Jimmy" and the childhood desire to find a wardrobe to a place like Narnia.



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Amazon (Paperback Book) ~ Amazon (Kindle)


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$25 Amazon or Barnes and Noble GC
 



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