Friday, 7 December 2012

SPOTLIGHT: Widow's Might by Sandra Brannan


Hello Therians!
 
It's time for another spotlight!!
Widow’s Might is the 3rd installment of the Liv Bergen Mystery Series by Sandra Brannan.


 
 
 
SYNOPSIS
 

With a mind for crime solving and headstrong about protecting her family – Liv Bergen finds herself trailing  a vengeful killer with a crooked sense of justice.

The third Liv Bergen mystery picks up right where the second one left off: the murder of Liv’s future sister-in-law has been solved, but an older rancher has been bludgeoned to death in a style eerily reminiscent of a long-inactive killer known only as the Crooked Man. FBI agent Streeter Pierce, still on assignment in Sturgis, South Dakota, must now turn his sights on tracking down the killer – his nemesis from ten years earlier. Pierce doesn’t complain, though, he’s falling in love with Liv and sets in motion an unconventional plan to recruit her for the FBI’s training camp in Quantico as they work the case together. But is Liv falling for the brilliant, exotic agent Jack Linwood instead?

Once again, Liv’s vast knowledge of the Black Hills of South Dakota – territory made famous by the gold rush that followed General George Custer’s expedition – and the novel folk who live there leads her to unearth critical clues about the Crooked Man. But are facts enough to safeguard Liv’s sister Elizabeth and her friend, an elderly woman battling cancer who was attacked just days after her husband was murdered? Will the frail yet feisty widow recover her strength in time to help Liv thwart the Crooked Man’s murderous plans and fatal blows?

 
 
 
Praise for Widow's Might
 
In “Widow’s Might,” Sandra Brannan does a wonderful job of weaving dramatic events from Custer’s Black Hills Expedition of 1874 into a thoroughly modern mystery involving environmentalists, serial murder and a surprising twist on an age-old motive.

-- Ernest Grafe and Paul Horsted, “Exploring with Custer”



“Good and Scary.”

-- Barbara Hoffert, Library Journal



“For hardcore crime-fiction fans.”

-- Shelley Mosely, Booklist
 
 
 
 
Get your copy today:
 
 
 
 
 
Buy the first two books in the Liv Bergen Mystery Series
 
 
In the Belly of Jonah:
 
 
 
Lot's Return to Sodom:
 
 
 
 
 
 
About the Author 
 


Sandra Brannan debuted as an author in 2010 with In the Belly of Jonah, the first installment of her acclaimed, Liv Bergen mystery series. The novel was chosen as an Indie Next List Notable by independent bookstores and librarians across the country and went into a second printing just one month after its release.

Sandra’s success in the literary world led to her being named one of the top 25 most fabulous women by Black Hills Magazine.

Much like her character Liv Bergen, Sandra has spent her career in the mining industry. Working her way up from day laborer in the company her grandfather founded to a top executive in the family business wasn’t easy, as Sandra often received threats from those opposed to mining. These life experiences gave her a first-person perspective into the high-stakes scenarios of which she writes.

Sandra was raised the seventh of nine children in loving home not far from Rapid City, South Dakota. After living in Colorado (the setting for In the Belly of Jonah), Wyoming, Washington D.C. and Washington state, Sandra returned to her hometown where she lives with her husband. Their budding family consists of four boys and three grandchildren.

The second book in her mystery-thriller series, Lot’s Return to Sodom, releases June 1 and revolves around the legendary Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota. Sandra’s forthcoming titles include Widow’s Might and Noah’s Rainy Day.

 
Connect with Sandra Brannan:
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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SPOTLIGHT: The Uncommon Thread by R. Scott Anderson, M.D.


Hello Therians,
 
Today the spotlight is on The Uncommon Thread by R. Scott Anderson M.D.


 
 
SYNOPSIS
 

For the past three years The Uncommon Thread has been one of the most popular regular features of the JOURNAL of the Mississippi State Medical Association.


Only a state with a literary tradition as rich as Mississippi’s would dedicate a regular column to literary exploration as part of its monthly scientific medical journal. A strong literary commitment is not something new for the JOURNAL. The Uncommon Thread sprang fully formed from its progenitor Una Voce, which now continues under the pen of its founder Dr Dwalia South.


But, for two years a madman held Una Voce captive while its true author was serving as the president of the Association and then engaged in both her own and her husband’s battles with cancer. By the time she recovered and returned to restore sanity to her own column, the editors were stuck trying to find someplace to put a stream of consciousness gadfly that somehow continued to charm at least as many  readers as he antagonized.


Thus The Uncommon Thread was born. So, try a story or two, if you don’t like them, read a few more. Because, in here, you never know what’s going to show up next.
 
 
Get your copy today:
 
 
 
 
 
 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR

 
Russell Scott Anderson M.D. is a Radiation Oncologist who serves as the Medical Director of Anderson Cancer Center in Meridian, Mississippi. He is a former Navy diver who worked in operations in the Middle East, Central America, and in support of the Navy’s EOD
community, SEALS, the US Army’s Green Berets, the Secret Service, and the New York Police Department at various times during his time in the service.
 
Dr. Anderson received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, and
his M.D. degree from UA’s School of Medicine in Birmingham. The father of seven has written the family oriented literary columns Una Voce and The Uncommon Thread in the JOURNAL of the Mississippi State Medical Association as Scott Anderson M.D. for the past five years. He has also written as screenwriter R. S. Anderson on several feature films, and author Russell Scott on his debut novel Time Donors Wanted (IsoLibris, 2011, Murder Mystery) and forthcoming novel The Hard Times.
 
Three of Dr. Anderson’s stories in The Uncommon Thread collection were nominated for the
small press Pushcart Prize award.
 
Having spent some years in San Diego and Virginia Beach, the author lives once again in the
Southeast and has settled for the past twenty years in the state of Mississippi with his wife and
children.

Author Blog: DocAsblog

Website: IsoLibris.com

 
 
 
 

Now before you go, don't forget that you can
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Thursday, 6 December 2012

SPOTLIGHT: 2:32am by Emily Ford

 
Hello Therians!
 
It's time for another spotlight, and this time I'm featuring Emily Ford's 2:32 A.M, the first book in The Djinn Master's Legacy trilogy! 
 
 
 
 


 

SYNOPSIS


In the early morning hours nearing her 17th birthday, Cat Townsend woke to the sudden blur of a mysterious unknown man sitting on the edge of her bed. She did not feel fear – rather a strange calmness overtook her. In an instant their eyes locked, he lightly touched her hand, and then he disappeared into the nothingness of night.

 
Caught in that undefined place between asleep and awake, the moment felt hazy and surreal. A chill ran down Cat’s spine as she glances at the time – it’s 2:32 a.m.


What unfolds in the first book of The Djinn Master’s Legacy trilogy, is young Cat’s personal struggle with the overwhelming choice to accept a destiny of magic. As she contemplates the merits of unparalleled power, her new and ordinary world in Savannah, Georgia is understandably shaken. The closer her decision gets, the more twisted her life with family, friends and boyfriend becomes. Will she choose to give up everything she cherishes?

 
Find out, in 2:32 A.M. The time everything happens.


 
 Praise for 2:32 A.M.
 

“2:32am – The Djinn Master’s Legacy” is featured in the latest Big Blend Magazine ‘Champagne Sundays’ as a great read for young adults!
“A seemingly ordinary teenage girl might just become a creature of legend in the first volume of debut author Ford’s young-adult fantasy trilogy.”

 
“These days, genre fiction for young adult readers focus heavily on vampires, werewolves and zombies. However, what was most refreshing about 2:32 a.m. was the absence of the usual paranormal phenomena. 2:32 a.m. intrigues readers with the mystery and power of genies. Ford leaves the reader at the edge of seats, waiting and hoping the next book will be available soon. It is an excellent portrayal of a modern day teenager who is trying to find herself in the midst of her high school years, with a twist – and a great one at that. For those who love mystery, magic, and love, this is a must read.”
 

“An addicting Djinn novel complete with romance, danger and something a little different. From start to finish it was tough to put down. This author draws you in with the characters and tightly woven storyline. Emily Ford writes an addicting novel. I can hardly wait to read the next one!




Get your copy of 2:32 A.M:

 
 
 
 
 
About the Author

Debut novelist Emily Ford has always been a storyteller. As a kid at summer camp in Maine, she’d make up ghost stories at bedtime for her fellow bunkmates.

Her Djinn Master’s Legacy trilogy also began as a simple bedtime story, intended for Ford’s then adolescent children to have in writing and use to tell their own kids one day. By the time she finished writing, she had three very full books.

2:32 a.m., Ford’s first installment of her young adult series, caught early readers’ attention as a fiction book minus the typical vampire and werewolf characters.

The Texas writer interned each summer with KHOU-TV in Houston while gaining her bachelor’s degree in radio and television at The University of Arizona. She worked on the copy desk at The Dallas Morning News, and eventually started the marketing company KapsMark, Inc.



@DjinnMstrLegacy 
   





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Wednesday, 5 December 2012

SPOTLIGHT: The Chosen of Gaia by M.Mariz

Hello Therians!!
 
Today's spotlight features The Chosen of Gaia by M.Mariz!! 
 
 



SYNOPSIS
 
Fifteen-year-old Albert has just received an invitation that could transform his disappointing life completely – a chance to belong to an advanced and hidden society that only reveals itself to a select few.
Immersed in a new world of mind-boggling technology and intriguing peers, Albert will overcome his fears enough to ignore a few suspicious details. But soon he’ll find his family dragged to the center of a scandal that threatens to tear them apart and erase their very identities.
A conflicted Albert must find the strength to challenge authority by relying on his newfound allies and gift for Revelation.
 
Prepare for adventure, humor and suspense in this fast-paced tale of a “normal” family striving for their place in a “perfect” world.


 
 
Praise for The Chosen of Gaia

“The Chosen Of Gaia stands out as it combines the fantastical, the human, the
suspenseful and the comedic so naturally.”
 
 
“Awesome book for 11-12 year olds.”
 
 
“I loved this book. M. Mariz has created a beautiful tale of love, family, science, technology, and suspense, with characters you will love and a story you won’t forget.”
 
 
“The author was audacious since the first line with her lighthearted but thought-provoking style.”
 
 
“Fiction, mystery and a dash of spiritualism – mixing all these
ingredients, the author makes reading exciting, challenging our
imagination and holding our attention until the last paragraph.”
 
 
“A very original story with so much creativity! You won’t put it down!”
 
 
“If you like YA books and well written dialogues this book is a must
read! The beginning is really funny and imaginative… then things get
darker and you just can’t stop reading it!”
 
 
“A great mystery for kids and younger people, it’s a great book.
I truly enjoyed reading.”
 
 
“After reading this book in one breath, all I wish is to be Chosen and to discover Gaia, the most amazing, pure , peaceful planet M.Mariz created. All the characters are wonderful and the ending was dreamy. A must read”
 
 
“ I was so captivated by the characters! I really liked the blend of history facts and myths behind this story.”
 
 
“I definitely recommend this novel, especially for parents of teen kids.”
 
 
“The book is full of amazing descriptions – Intensifiers are sooo COOL. But it also deals with deep issues: discrimination, bully, rejection… a lot of teens will relate to it… it’s a must read!”
 
 
“Although it’s a book aimed at teens, it appeals to all ages. The story is very interesting, witty, full of inspirational messages about life, and very well written. I absolutely recommend this novel for those who enjoy adventure stories with a hint of romance.I loved this book!”

 
 
 
Get your copy of The Chosen of Gaia:

 
 
 
 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR

M. Mariz is an actress, lawyer and writer with more than 20 plays produced. Her debut novel The
Chosen of Gaia (Sept. 28, 2012) was inspired by her own Revelation dream.

Born in Rio de Janeiro and currently living in Southern California, Mariz writes screenplays and
novels in both Portuguese and English. The artist has more than 15 years of acting experience,
encompassing works in theater, television and movies. She has multiple plays and sketches
featured in theaters, including a teenager play that was performed by young Brazilian celebrities
all over the country, and has written many other plays for different Brazilian companies to
present work-related themes in a funny, entertaining way.

She lives with her husband in Orange, California, where she is constantly developing ideas for
new stories to tell.









Website: TheChosenofGaia.com

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Tuesday, 4 December 2012

SPOTLIGHT: Hunted by Cheryl Rainfield

Hello Therians!
 
Today the spotlight is on Cheryl Rainfield's Hunted!


 
Synopsis
 
Caitlin, a paranormal teen, and her mom are on the run from government Para-troopers, who chase down, torture and imprison all known Paranormals. Caitlin and her mom must move frequently to avoid detection, but she enrolls in the local high school as they hide in plain sight  in a seedy motel,hoping for some senseof normalcy before taking off again.
 
Caitlin's dad, also a Para, was murdered by a mob when he spoke out for para rights. In the commotion, a woman snatched Caitlin's brother Daniel and no one knows where he is or if he is even still alive. Caitlin's mom loses her Para abilities from the shock of these terrible events. When Paras  begin to be murdered by the Para Reaper, Caitlin is  in even greater  danger; at school, anti-Para classmates make accusations that cost some students their freedom and sometimes their lives. As if things aren't complicated enough, Caitlin falls for a classmate, Alex, a Normal, and thus dangerous for her to be with for fear of betrayal.
 
As the government crackdowns worsen, Cailtin finds her long lost brother, right in the halls of her own high school. He is now a government Para, something he tries to hide from her at first. Caitlin knows Daniel is changed and damaged, but trusts him until she learns of his intentions toward Normals. The two ultimately clash  in a massive power struggle that pits the siblings against each other. Will Caitlin vanquish  her powerful brother and save the Normals, or will the future be bleak for Alex and all of his kind?
 

Praise for Hunted:

"Spellbound by this one! HUNTED’s got my vote for the sharpest, most thought-provoking fantasy I’ve read in a long time. It’s hard not to fall in love with resilient, defiant Caitlyn, whose voice is as tough as it is pure.
Vividly realized and tightly wound, HUNTED builds tension on the edge of a knife. Its cut-glass style will hook you, and its brave and provocative themes are sure to stir up both emotions and conversation."

--Adele Griffin, Author of Where I Want to Be, National Book Award finalist, Kirkus Best Book, ALA Best Book

“In this suspenseful parable of prejudice and oppression, Rainfield creates unique, appealing characters we root for until the satisfying end.”
--Pam Bachorz, author of Candor, 2011 YALSA Popular Paperback

“With its eerily contemporary themes, Hunted will set your pulse to pounding as Caitlyn, struggles to cling to a faith in the basic goodness of humankind in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary.”
--Cinda Williams Chima, The Demon King, A VOYA Perfect Ten, VOYA's Best Science Fiction, 2011 ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults list, and more!
 

HUNTED has been nominated for the Monica Hughes Award for Science Fiction and Fantasy!

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Get your copy of Hunted today:

 
 

 
Also get a copy of PinPoint: A HUNTED Bonus Short Story :) 
 
 
 
 


About the Author:

love to read. Books nurture me, helped me survive the abuse I endured as a child and teen. I also love to write. I write fantasy books and edgy, realistic fiction for teens.
 
 
My fantasy books often hold hope that I need, and feel others might need, too, while my realistic fiction is gritty, intense, and emotional. All of my books have fragments of the abuse I experienced. I write about some of the harsh things teens go through...things that I think shouldn't be hidden. But I also write about healing, hope, and love, and finding courage and strength.
 
 
In SCARS (WestSide, 2010), Kendra must face her past and stop hurting herself before it's too late. It's my arm on the cover. There's a lot of me in SCARS; like my main character, Kendra, I am an incest survivor, I used self-harm to cope, and I'm queer. In my teen paranormal fantasy/dystopian, HUNTED (WestSide, Oct 2011), Caitlyn is a telepath in a world where that is illegal, and she must choose between saving herself or saving the world. Like Caitlyn, I know what it's like to have my life threatened, to face oppression, to experience torture, and to break free from cult or from a group of oppressors. And I know what it's like to have to decide between hiding my true self or being who I am, even if that means danger to myself. I drew on my experience with cults and ritual abuse in creating the world that Caitlyn lives in.
 
 
In STAINED, my upcoming YA novel from Harcourt (2013), Sarah, who has a port wine stain and some body image issues, is abducted and must find a way to rescue herself. Like Sarah, I was often imprisoned for long periods of time as a child, had my life threatened, and had to rely on my own strength to survive.

 
Books were my survival during my childhood, and my journey into myself. Books give me hope. I hope mine will give you hope, too, or something that you need.
 
 
 
Connect with Cheryl Rainfield:

book blog

Twitter

Google+

FaceBook

GoodReads

Scars Fan Page on FaceBook

Figment

on email Cheryl[at]CherylRainfield[dot]com
 
 


Now before you go, don't forget that you can
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Book Lover's Holiday Giveaway's Hop

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Happy Reading!!
 
 
 
 
 

Monday, 3 December 2012

Book Lover's Holiday Giveaway Hop




Hello everyone!!
 
Welcome to my stop on the
 
Book Lover's Holiday Giveaway Hop
 
hosted by:
 
 

I Am A Reader, Not A Writer

&

Co-hosted by Maryann from Chapter by Chapter

 

 

 

JKSCommunications have been so kind in donating a bunch of books for my giveaway!!
So a huge THANK YOU to Sami and her fabulous team :)
 
I have 3 gift packs up for grabs:
 

GIFT PACK 1

 

Hunted by Cheryl Rainfeld
The Chosen of Gaia by M.Mariz
2:32am by Emily Ford
 
 
 

GIFT PACK 2

 

 

Widow's Might by Sandra Brannan
A Demon Lies Within by Tony Hubbard
Bootlicker by Steve Piacente

 

 

 

GIFT PACK 3

 
 
The Uncommon Thread by R. Scott Anderson
Ticket to Hollywood by Gary Reilly
Comeback Love by Peter Golden
 
Be sure to check out the spotlight posts for each book that I will be hosting over the next few days. I will also have additional entries on the rafflecopter each day, in conjunction with the spotlight posts, so don’t miss out!
 
Now onto the GIVEAWAY!!!!
  • There will be 3 winners. The first winner will get to choose between the 3 gift packs, the second will get a choice between the two gift packs not chosen, and the third winner will get the last gift pack.
  • Giveaway is open to US residents only!
  • Entrants must be 13 years or older.
  • The Winners will be contacted by email 48 hours after the giveaway ends, and will have 72 hours in which to respond.
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