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Tuesday, August 21, 2012
MANA TOUR STOP: BOOK EXCERPT
Thank you Enchanted Books for giving me the opportunity to be apart of the Mana Book Tour! Mana is a fantasy novel by Asher Tensei. This tour runs from August 7th to October 7th, with a release day party on September 7, 2012.
Mana
By Asher Tensei
Genre: Fantasy
ebook
ebook
Expected Publication date: September 7, 2012
Publisher: Malachite Quills
BLURB
Eurich is thrown into a seemingly ill-fated destiny. After learning of his legendary magic, he is convinced that he alone must stop an impending doom, but nothing is ever as it seems. His best friends Jason and Raine try their best to help him save the world, but help isn’t what he needs —he needs a way across the barrier.
Despite this fate thrust upon him, Eurich knows what is coming. The world is headed toward Chaos due to a weakening barrier between Earth and a world that has been hidden for millennia.
Our world is about to take a sharp turn for the worse. Extra moons are rising in the sky, and panic is at an all-time high. Worst of all, there are no explanations.
BOOK EXCERPT
“Freedom!” Jason opened the door to Eurich’s
house and the first thing he did was run up the stairs to Eurich’s room. “You
mind if I crash here? I swear I’d fall asleep on the way home.”
“Don’t
worry about it. You know you’re welcome here anytime,” Eurich replied, laying
down sheets and pillows on the floor.
“What’s
that for?” asked Jason. “I’m getting the bed.”
Jason
and Eurich both laughed, but it was short lived. Jason scowled, grimacing, not
hiding the fact that something was bothering him.
“What’s
wrong?” asked Eurich.
“Why
did Mr. Andrews take only you and Raine, what happened up there?” Jason rarely
took a depreciate tone.
“It
was nothing much. He just wanted to talk to us about grades and stuff,” Eurich
stuttered a little.
“I saw…that thing you turned into.” Jason didn’t waste any time.
“Wait…what?”
“You had wings, and you fell, and you didn’t
die. It was…you were black and purple…and-and, the sky turned purple…why didn’t
anyone else see it?”
“Jason,
it’s okay, just calm down,” Eurich said, sitting down at his computer desk. ”He said no one could see us…” He slid
to his drawer, quickly opening it to grab the book. There was a moment of pause
before he tossed it on the bed “It turns out everything in this book is real,”
he said while flipping the pages. “Mr. Andrews knew, my parents knew, and even
Raine’s mother knew.” He then flipped the page to Oblivion. “This…is my father,
and I guess this is me now.”
“Eurich,
you can’t expect me to believe that you were right this whole time..”
“Jason,
you said you saw it with your own eyes…I’m a dragoon.” Eurich sighed.
“Just…don’t tell anyone.” As a last resort, since Jason had a hard time
believing him, he stood up focused his mana in the stone and transformed.
Author Bio
Although Asher Tensei is relatively young, he has already traveled the world as he has been a military brat since the age of four. He has always wanted to share his creative writing, and it was in Germany that he realized people also really enjoyed reading his stories. Mana was composed shortly after and it instantly got the support of a small but enthused local readership. Few could believe that Asher had written a full length novel during his fifteen minute breaks while working at Burger King. He is very passionate about the fantasy genre and graciously gives thanks to the one series that made him realize that writing high concept YA fantasy was something he wanted to do--The Twilight Saga. He maintains, and frequently updates, his site http://ashertensei.com/.So did you enjoy the book blurb? I knew you would. If you would like to get more information, try the links below:
Links:
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15719561-mana
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/AsherTensei
Thanks for stopping by, and don't forget to put Mana on your TBR lists!!!
TUESDAY TEASERS: THE REASON IS YOU
Teaser Tuesday is a meme hosted by MizBof *Should Be Reading* Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
1. Grab your current read
2. Open to a random page
3. Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page. BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn't give too much away. You don't want to ruin the book for others)
4. Share the title & amp, author too, so that other Tuesday Teaser participants can add the book to their TBR lists if they like your teaser.
Hi all! So those of you who visit me often know that I've been focusing on my writing these past few weeks or so. I've been reading samples of Kindle books that caught my attention and jot them down on my TBR List. Which I'm having fun doing ... teasing myself by only reading samples. So once school is back in session (this week) and everyone is settled in our new back to school schedule, I will have more time to write AND read. :DHere's one that I've sampled:
The Reason is You
by Sharla Lovelace
Kindle Edition
Published: April 3, 2012
Publisher: Berkley Trade
320 Pages
"I stared after her, trying to process it, then closed my eyes and willed it all away. I had never once had a three-way conversation with Alex. No one had ever seen him but me."
Kindle sample, Location 246 of 407, 60%
So tease me and leave comments. I love comments!
"The buzz-the rush that always pulled at me when around him-was the same, but I didn't remember being this drawn to him before."
Kindle sample, Location 279 of 407, 68%
So tease me and leave comments. I love comments!
Monday, August 20, 2012
MUSING MONDAY
MUSING MONDAYS… is a weekly meme hosted by MizB from I Should Be Reading, she will ask a book/reading-related question, and you answer with your own thoughts on the topic.
This week’s musing asks…
Have you ever re-read a book and found that your opinion changed?
I have never re-read a book. There are certain books I thought about reading again. But I guess since there's so many books out there that I want to read, I just couldn't see myself rereading the same book.
I got to get through my TBR list!!! :P
Thanks for visiting! I just love comments :)
I got to get through my TBR list!!! :P
Thanks for visiting! I just love comments :)
Saturday, August 18, 2012
STACKING THE SHELVES
This is a meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews. I think this is so much fun! Join in and meet other bloggers too bloggers too.
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What is Stacking The Shelves all about?
We are all book lovers and the need to share our enthusiasm is sometimes overwhelming. Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!
If you’re anything like me, you are probably hoarding books and even though you are excited about your latest book arrival, it might be a while before you get to review it and Stacking The Shelves is a good way to express your undying enthusiasm for those titles!
This is what I've stacked on my shelves this week:
Gravity (The Eclipse #1)
By M. Leighton
Kindle Edition, 291 pages
Published: February 16, 2012
Publisher: M. Leighton Books
Holy men have foretold their birth for thousands of years. Supernatural creatures have awaited it for thousands more. Now, in the presence of an eclipse, three souls mature for a single purpose—to fight. They must fight for their lives, for their freedom and for the liberation of everyone possessed of a second nature.
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Peyton Giles’s world is turned upside down when she learns that everyone in her life and in her school is much more than they appear, she most of all. Peyton is the one person in all of time and history powerful enough to bring peace to the darkness and to the light. Not knowing that her powers could kill her, however, Peyton nearly loses her life only to have her brother’s best friend save it. Drawn to him in ways she can’t explain, Trace is the one person that she literally can’t live without. Her soul is tethered to her world through her connection to him. Without it, she will die.
For the most part, Trace Kramer has always steered clear of his best friend’s sister. Until now. He never would’ve expected that Peyton would hold his life and his future in her hands the way she’s always held his heart. But she does.
Peyton and Trace soon learn that love and fate aren’t easier than duty and destiny, at least not when you’re being hunted. Together, they are more powerful than any other creature on the planet—and more valuable—but apart, neither can survive to fight for freedom, for the only life they’ve ever known and for the lives of everyone they’ve ever met.
Their need for one another is undeniable. Their love for one another is irresistible. But can it endure all that they must suffer?
Ignition (Ignition Trilogy, #1)
by Ezra Linehan-Clodfelter
Kindle Edition
Published: January 24, 2012
SYNOPSIS:Love is irresistible. Gravity is undeniable.
Holy men have foretold their birth for thousands of years. Supernatural creatures have awaited it for thousands more. Now, in the presence of an eclipse, three souls mature for a single purpose—to fight. They must fight for their lives, for their freedom and for the liberation of everyone possessed of a second nature.
********
Peyton Giles’s world is turned upside down when she learns that everyone in her life and in her school is much more than they appear, she most of all. Peyton is the one person in all of time and history powerful enough to bring peace to the darkness and to the light. Not knowing that her powers could kill her, however, Peyton nearly loses her life only to have her brother’s best friend save it. Drawn to him in ways she can’t explain, Trace is the one person that she literally can’t live without. Her soul is tethered to her world through her connection to him. Without it, she will die.
For the most part, Trace Kramer has always steered clear of his best friend’s sister. Until now. He never would’ve expected that Peyton would hold his life and his future in her hands the way she’s always held his heart. But she does.
Peyton and Trace soon learn that love and fate aren’t easier than duty and destiny, at least not when you’re being hunted. Together, they are more powerful than any other creature on the planet—and more valuable—but apart, neither can survive to fight for freedom, for the only life they’ve ever known and for the lives of everyone they’ve ever met.
Their need for one another is undeniable. Their love for one another is irresistible. But can it endure all that they must suffer?
Ignition (Ignition Trilogy, #1)
by Ezra Linehan-Clodfelter
Kindle Edition
Published: January 24, 2012
Publisher: Amazon
SYNOPSIS:The last half of your senior year of high school is supposed to be easy. Jes Anderson was looking forward to a relaxing final semester, followed by a lazy summer before heading off to college. Instead, she's been having nightmares of fire and brimstone, while her best friend Amanda is harassing her to find a boyfriend. As if that weren't annoying enough, a group of students from a rival town is temporarily transferred to Jes' high school. Despite herself, she can't help but take an interest in Seth Thomas. Jes can tell there is something unusual about him. But what exactly? He's handsome and charming on the surface but Jes can't quite figure out if she likes him or hates his guts. And he seems to be hiding something. So much for an easy semester.
Both of these books got my attention because of the synopsis and cover. They seem to be a page-turner.
So what's new on your shelf? Please share, I love to read comments and get more books on my TBR pile!
Friday, August 17, 2012
TGIF
TGIF is a fun meme hosted by Ginger of GReads! Every week is an awesome new question, here's this weeks:This Friday's Question:Pimp Your Review: Feature a favorite book review you've written in the past that you feel deserves more love!
I've only done 3 full reviews since I've been blogging. Most of my time is spent writing on my novel. This review was done before I got my new face lift. So without further ado here it is Existence book review.
So what's your favorite review? I love reading comments!
Thursday, August 16, 2012
GET ME OFF THE SHELF! WAKE (The Dream Catcher, #1)
Get Me Off The Shelf! is inspired by *From the Review Pile from*Stepping Out of the Page* hosted by Stephanie. The aim of this meme is to showcase books that you own, but just haven't got around to reviewing or read yet. It could be a book you bought yesterday or years ago. Maybe you even have a few books on your eReader just waiting to be swiped to open the pages. It will also give the book some extra publicity!
Wake (the Dream Catcher, #1)
by Lisa McMann
Kindle Edition, Pages: 224
Published: March 4, 2008
Published: March 4, 2008
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Synopsis:For seventeen-year-old Janie, getting sucked into other people's dreams is getting old. Especially the falling dreams, the naked-but-nobody-notices dreams, and the sex-crazed dreams. Janie's seen enough fantasy booty to last her a lifetime.
She can't tell anybody about what she does they'd never believe her, or worse, they'd think she's a freak. So Janie lives on the fringe, cursed with an ability she doesn't want and can’t control.
Then she falls into a gruesome nightmare, one that chills her to the bone. For the first time, Janie is more than a witness to someone else's twisted psyche. She is a participant
Why haven't I read this yet? Because there is always some other book that comes out that catches my undivided attention. And that means another book that is already on your TBR list has to go down a notch. I know I'm not the only one who does that... Am I?
Like I always say ... I'll get to it one day ... maybe.
So share what's you need to 'Get off your shelf', eReader, floor, or box . . . I love comments!
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
WoW
This meme Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by *Breaking the Spine* "Waiting On Wednesday" is a weekly event, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
I'm anticipating the following upcoming book:
Desire the Night
by Amanda Ashley
by Amanda Ashley
Expected Publication for Paperback: August 28, 2012
Kindle Edition
Pages: 351
Synopsis:
Held captive in a basement prison, wrapped in silver chains, the vampire Gideon is too weak to fight the monster who enslaves him. For years, she's tapped his precious blood like a fountain of youth--sustaining him with human females she captures for his pleasure. But with the latest victim she brings him, he senses something intriguingly different. Something dangerous, yet oh so tempting.
Kay Alissano is no ordinary woman. Every full moon, she must answer the call of the wild--unleashing the wolf within. As daughter of the Shadow Pack's Alpha, Kay is extremely powerful--and when she's offered up to Gideon, she doesn't surrender easily. In wolf form, she might be able to unchain Gideon's heart and set them both free--if only he can resist the urge to consume her, body and soul, before the next full moon. . .
MY THOUGHTS:
This story seems like it is a page turner! I can' wait to meet Gideon and I'm expecting a lot of suspense, and forbidden romance.*If you like the naughty side of reading, visit my romance and erotica blog and see what's on my Wishlist.*
Thanks for reading <3
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
TEASER TUESDAY: WHAT KILLS ME
of *Should Be Reading*
Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
1. Grab your current read
2. Open to a random page
3. Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page. BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn't give too much away. You don't want to ruin the book for others)
4. Share the title & amp, author too, so that other Tuesday Teaser participants can add the book to their TBR lists if they like your teaser.
The past few weeks have been busy! It's a good busy though. I've been focusing on my writing. So I only get a chance to read in the evenings and sometimes I'm too dag tired. So I've been reading samples of Kindle books and writing down the one's that caught my attention on my TBR List. Such a looong list, ugh! Once school is back in session (in a week) and everyone is settled, I will have more time to write and read. :DWhat Kills Me
by Wynne Channing
Kindle Edition
Published: June 6, 2012
Publisher: Jet and Jack Press
209 Pages
"I had stopped breathing. I felt as if, at any moment, I would melt into the floor. As he leaned in, I fixated on his parted lips and I felt his hand slip around my waist."
"Now that I have you here all alone, what do you think I'm going to do to you? His breath was low, his breath cool."Kindle sample, Location 305 of 364, 83%
I love comments! Please share your teasers . . .
Monday, August 13, 2012
MUSING MONDAY
MUSING MONDAYS… is a weekly meme hosted by MizB from I Should Be Reading, she will ask a book/reading-related question, and you answer with your own thoughts on the topic.
This week’s musing asks…
Do you snack while you read? If so, what is your favorite reading snack?
Sometimes I do. But I always have a glass of soda or iced tea to drink while I'm reading. If I eat something it's normally candy or UTZ Potato Chips.Thanks for visiting! Come on tell me a little something. I just love comments :)
Friday, August 10, 2012
TGIF
TGIF is a fun meme hosted by Ginger of GReads! Every week is an awesome new question, here's this weeks:Unexpected Books: Which books did you have reservations about reading, but ended up loving once you did?This Friday's Question:
The Vampire and the Virgin
by Lynsay Sands
Published: March 9, 2010
Publisher: Avon
Paperback, 345 pages
1. Sunscreen
2. Bathing suit
3. Flip-flops
FBI psychologist Olivia Sotiris was looking for a cool ocean breeze, sand between her toes, and a break from her crazy, chaotic, and sometimes all-too-dangerous life. But when she escaped to the small Greek island of Patmos, all she got were meddling grandmothers trying to marry her off. Can't they see that none of the men around interests her—except Robby MacKay?
Robby's packing list:
1. Synthetic blood
2. More synthetic blood
3. Jogging clothes
(even vamps have to stay in shape!)
Robby needs to cool off, too, since all he can think about is revenge on the Malcontent bloodsuckers who once held him captive—but then he meets Olivia, the beauty with wild curls and a tempting smile. When a deadly criminal from a case back home tracks her down, Robby will have to save her life—along with giving her a first time she'll never forget . . .
This was during my vampire addiction. I had finished all of the Twilight books within a month, and then I got hooked on Charlain Harris' Sookie Stackhouse series. Still wanting more vampire action, I came across The Vampire and the Virgin. The title caught my attention and the synopsis seemed hmmm, okay. Lucky for me, this turned out to be an awesome read!!!
Thursday, August 9, 2012
GET OFF THE SHELF!: A THIEF OF NIGHTSHADE
Get Me Off The Shelf! is inspired by *From the Review Pile from*Stepping Out of the Page* hosted by Stephanie.
The aim of this meme is to showcase books that you own, but just haven't got around to reviewing or read yet. It could be a book you bought yesterday or years ago. Maybe you even have a few books on your eReader just waiting to be swiped to open the pages. It will also give the book some extra publicity!
This week's 'Get Me Off the Shelf' book is on my Kindle:
A Thief of Nightshade
by J.S. Chancellor
Kindle Edition, Pages: 314
Published: April 2, 2012
Rhemalda Publishing
Synopsis:
Avalar isn’t real.
At least, it wasn’t supposed to be.
Aubrey never expected to fall in love with and marry her graduate writing professor Jullian. His life’s work, a grim fantasy titled ‘A Thief of Nightshade’ encompassed everything Aubrey hated about fairy tales and make-believe.
After Jullian goes missing and is eventually presumed dead, Aubrey discovers just how make-believe the world of ‘Nightshade’ is…
Not only is Jullian alive and well in Avalar, he’s at the mercy of the Dark Fae, condemned to a fate worse than death, with no memory of Aubrey or his time in her world. In order to save him, she’ll have to confront more than just the demons in her past, but the very real ones that await her in a place she never thought could exist.
All of them will do everything in their power to stop her.
Like I always say ... I'll get to it one day ... maybe.
So share what's you need to 'Get off your shelf', eReader, floor, or box . . . I love comments!
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
WoW
This meme Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by *Breaking the Spine* "Waiting On Wednesday" is a weekly event, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
I'm anticipating the following upcoming book(s):
Dancing with Death
by Andrea Heltsley
by Andrea Heltsley
Expected Publication for Paperback: August 10, 2012
Published by: Andrea Heltsley?
Pages: 410
Synopsis:
Murders have plagued the woods in the past, making them a place of fear. Eighteen year old Wendy and her friends become worried when a new string of murders come to their high school. After a horrible car accident, Wendy returns to school, going from wallflower to popular overnight. As the murderer edges closer to Wendy she realizes things are changing. She is afflicted with nightmares that are all too real and she herself is undergoing unnatural changes. Learning the truth about her past, could be the key to saving her future.
MY THOUGHTS:
This seems awesome! I have not read any of Andrea Heltsley's books before, but this one is on my TBR list.
I love the cover! Just wondering though, if there's a romance in this?
*If you like the naughty side of reading, visit my romance and erotica blog and see what my WoW is.*
Thanks for reading <3
MY THOUGHTS:This seems awesome! I have not read any of Andrea Heltsley's books before, but this one is on my TBR list.
I love the cover! Just wondering though, if there's a romance in this?
*If you like the naughty side of reading, visit my romance and erotica blog and see what my WoW is.*
Thanks for reading <3
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
BOOK TOUR STOP: MICHAEL SUSSMAN
I would like to thank Leah Gonzalez of
Novel Publicity, for giving me the opportunity to be apart of promoting Author Michael Sussman's YA fantasy/paranormal novel, Crashing Eden. This tour runs from August 6th to August 17th.Don't you think the book cover is awesome? After reading the book's synopsis, this is a good story with a twist on how we might visualize God.
About the Author
Dr. Sussman is a clinical psychologist and has also published two books for mental health professionals. He’s the author of A Curious Calling: Unconscious Motivations for Practicing Psychotherapy and the editor of A Perilous Calling: The Hazards of Psychotherapy Practice. He resides in the Boston area with his son, Ollie.
Publisher: Solstice Publishing
For one boy and his friends, the path to Paradise comes at a cost—one they may not be prepared to pay.
When a biking accident leaves 17-year-old Joss Kazdan with the ability to hear things others can't, reality as he knows it begins to unravel.
A world of legends exists beyond the ordinary life he's always known, and he is transported to the same Paradise he's studying in World Mythology. But the strange gets even stranger when his new friends build a device that delivers people through the gates of the Garden of Eden.
Now Samael, the Creator God, is furious. As Samael rains down his apocalyptic devastation on the ecstasy-seeking teens, Joss and his companions must find a way to appease Samael—or the world will be destroyed forever.
If you liked the book excerpt, and want to follow her or get more information, try the links below:
Synopsis
For one boy and his friends, the path to Paradise comes at a cost—one they may not be prepared to pay.
When a biking accident leaves 17-year-old Joss Kazdan with the ability to hear things others can't, reality as he knows it begins to unravel.
A world of legends exists beyond the ordinary life he's always known, and he is transported to the same Paradise he's studying in World Mythology. But the strange gets even stranger when his new friends build a device that delivers people through the gates of the Garden of Eden.
Now Samael, the Creator God, is furious. As Samael rains down his apocalyptic devastation on the ecstasy-seeking teens, Joss and his companions must find a way to appease Samael—or the world will be destroyed forever.
If you liked the book excerpt, and want to follow her or get more information, try the links below:
Links:
TEASER TUESDAY
of *Should Be Reading*
Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
1. Grab your current read
2. Open to a random page
3. Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page. BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn't give too much away. You don't want to ruin the book for others)
4. Share the title & amp, author too, so that other Tuesday Teaser participants can add the book to their TBR lists if they like your teaser.
I'm in the middle of trying to figure out what to read next, so I'm reading samples of a few books on my Kindle to help make a choice. Remember I'm one of those, 'what am I in the mood for' kind of reader :) So I'm thinking about this one:Crave (The Clann, #1)
by Melissa Darnell
Kindle Edition, first published in Oct. 18, 2011
"Even in the middle of a noisy mass of students, one girl's laugh grabbed my attention..."
"But every time Savannah colbert laughed, the husky sound somehow managed to reach out and twist up everything inside me."
Kindle sample, Location 405 of 465, 87%
"Sudden and total fear had me grabbing his shoulder at the base of his neck without thinking. I pulled his face close and growled, ''Are you out of your freakin' mind?" If any other descendant heard you talking like that and told the elders, you'd be history."
Kindle sample, Location 440 of 465, 94%
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