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Feminine Transitions by Alyscia Cunningham

8/29/2013

Genre: Photography
Publisher: Self-Published
Release Date: September 2013
Author

FEMININE TRANSITIONS

"Life on the planet is born of woman"
Adrienne Rich

For women, aging brings with it an inner grace and beauty that is more than skin deep. From birth to old age, women transition through many physical, psychological, and emotional phases that are recorded on their faces.

Feminine Transitions: A Photographic Celebration of Natural Beauty is a refreshing and inspiring, full-color, hard cover, book of photography. Its pages present a series of portraits that reveal the elegance and subtly honest beauty of female faces between the ages of 7 weeks and 103 years. Copies will be available and mailed in September 2013 (exact date TBA).

Never before has a book so vividly projected the images of women in all stages of life in a way that reveals who they really are as women.Feminine Transitions unmasks women and exquisitely demonstrates that young is beautiful, old is beautiful, and natural is beautiful.

ALYSCIA CUNNINGHAM PHOTOGRAPHYAlyscia Cunningham is a lifestyle photographer. Her main focus is human images and how it can be incorporated with light and shadow. She tends to use dramatic lighting in many of her images because it fosters greater interaction between you and the photographs, as you tend to analyze it a little more. Likewise, the use of close ups creates a sense of intimacy and usually draws a greater emotional reaction from you.

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Schedule

Giveaway: 1 Tote Bag, 5 Post Cards, 3 Book Thongs

October 6 - Introduction at VBT Café Blog
October 8 - Spotlight at 4 Covert 2 Overt
October 10 - Spotlight at Deal Sharing Aunt
October 15 - Spotlight at Brooke Blogs
October 17 - Spotlight at BK Walker Books Etc.
October 19 - Guest Blogging at Into The Land of Books
October 19 - Guest Blogging at Joan's Astrology
October 22 - Guest Blogging at The Daily Mayo
October 24 - Guest Blogging at Black Coffee, Brown Cow
October 28 - Spotlight at Bikers With Books
October 30 - Guest Blogging at Lori's Reading Corner
November 1 - Interviewed at Pit Vixen Designs

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Shaken by Kerry Connelly

8/29/2013

Genre: Self-Help, Non-Fiction, Medical Non-Fiction
Publisher: Self-Published at CreateSpace
Release Date: November 7, 2013
Buy - TBA

Book Description:

Inspired by her own experiences, Kerry Connelly bravely takes us on a journey into the loneliness and despair of depression while in the midst of an emotionally abusive relationship.

Having had anxieties since childhood, nothing was to prepare her for the violent convulsions and hours of un-controllable sobbing that had started to take over her life, as the stress and trauma of psychological abuse manifested itself in the form of major depressive disorder, sever panic disorder and anxiety with ocd.

Shaken is the story of one woman’s journey with deteriorating mental health while under the control of an emotional abuser. It serves to acknowledge that any form of psychological abuse at any severity is unacceptable and shows just how quickly the trauma of such can give birth to a variety of mental health issues.

Separated by sections of comprehensive reference and checklist material to inform readers about the signs of emotional abuse and depression, as well as sections of advice and help for friends as well as sufferers, Shaken digs deep into the heart of a woman who hopes to dispel the ignorance and lack of understanding regarding both issues by using her own experiences as an example.

A stark, honest and well written read from the pen of an emotional abuse survivor.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, #4)

Kerry Connelly is an English born Australian author.

A naturally gifted writer, Kerry found her way back to the love of writing after having worked in radio, retail management and casual journalism. Her first title 'Observation City' was published in February 2013 and is a relatable and humourous book on life and human behaviour. (View reviews and book links for more information.) Having had anxieties since childhood, Kerry has always been a firm believer in the importance, understanding and support of those with vairying forms of mental illness. Her upcoming title 'Shaken: A story of emotional abuse and depression' is inspired by her own story with the topics and serves not only as an inspiring read, but as a self help book of sorts for those who may find themselves in the midst and confusion of an emotionally abusive situation, or the loneliness of depression. Enjoying dual roles as an author and education assistant, another of Kerry's passions lies in the teaching, compassion, understanding and support of early education primary school students. Being an avid reader and also having studied film and television in her career, Kerry is a big movie buff, a lover of classics, musicals and dramas especially. She also loves to enjoy a well crafted television show and reading non-fiction and memoirs.

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Schedule

Release Day - November 7
FB Celebration
- 7pm EST

November 1 - Intro at VBT Café Blog
November 2 - Guest Blogging at Brooke Blogs
November 4 - Spotlight at Rose & Beps Blog
November 4 - Spotlight at Bikers With Books
November 6 - Spotlight at Deal Sharing Aunt
November 7 - Release Day Party on Facebook
November 8 - Interviewed at BK Walker Books
November 13 - Guest Blogging at Mass Musings
November 14 - Spotlight at Sun Mountain Reviews
November 16 - Spotlight at 4 Covert 2 Overt
November 17 - Spotlight at BK Walker Books Etc.
November 20 - Guest Blogging at Into The Land of Books
November 21 - Interviewed at The Avid Reader

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Peace In Time Book Blitz & Hop - The Bridge of Deaths

8/24/2013

Genre: Historical Paranormal
Publisher: AuthorHouse Publishing
Release Date: June 14, 2011
Amazon

On August 15th, 1939 an English passenger plane from British Airways Ltd. Crashed in Danish waters between the towns of Nykobing/Falster and Vordingborg. There were five casualties reported and one survivor. Just two weeks before Hitler invaded Poland with the world at the brink of war the manner in which this incident was investigated left much open to doubt. The jurisdiction battle between the two towns and the newly formed Danish secret police, created an atmosphere of intrigue and distrust.

In the winter of 2009-2010 a young executive, Bill is promoted and transferred to London for a major International firm. He has struggled for the better part of his life with nightmares and phobias, which only seem to worsen in London. As he seeks the help of a therapist he accepts that his issues may well be related to a 'past-life trauma'.

Through love, curiosity, archives and the information superhighway of the 21st century Bill travels through knowledge and time to uncover the story of the 1939 plane crash.

The Bridge of Deaths is a love story and a mystery. Fictional characters travel through the world of past life regressions and information acquired from psychics as well as archives and historical sources to solve "One of those mysteries that never get solved" is based on true events and real people, it is the culmination of 18 years of sifting through sources in Denmark, England and the United States, it finds a way to help the reader feel that he /she is also sifting through data and forming their own conclusions.

The journey takes the reader to well known and little known events leading up to the Second World War, both in Europe and America. The journey also takes the reader to the possibility of finding oneself in this lifetime by exploring past lives.

M.C.V. Egan lives in South Florida. she is fluent in four languages; English, Spanish, French and Swedish. From a young age became determined to solve the 'mystery' of her grandfather's death, she has researched this story for almost two decades. the story has taken her to Denmark, England and unconventional world of psychics.

Website | Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads

Scheduling Now for a Book Blitz/Hop & Giveaway

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September 21, 2013

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Laina Turner Mystery Books Tours

8/22/2013

Genre: Mystery Romance
Publisher: Five Seas Ink
Release Date: March 21, 2010
Amazon

Book Description:

Gently touching the handle of the front door was all it took to make it swing wide open. It was late, after midnight, and everyone in the house except Tom was asleep. As usual, Tom was in his study working late. Walking carefully and quietly through the foyer, the adrenaline began to kick in. The intruder confidently walked into Tom’s study. Tom was concentrating so hard on the papers in front of him that he was unaware of anything else. Raising his hand, the intruder hit a stack of books sitting on a side table, sending them crashing to the floor. Tom spun around with a look of shock on his face as he recognized the person swinging a sharp object toward him. Tom raised his hands to protect himself but he wasn’t quick enough. The spikey end of the stiletto heel punctured his neck instantly, sending a spray of blood over the papers on his desk. He tried to cry out, but all that sounded was a gurgling noise as his lungs filled with blood.

The intruder set the shoe down next to Tom and backed out of the room softly, closing the door to the study and hoped no one would come looking for Tom until morning.

Schedule

September 22 - VBT Café Blog
September 23 - Guest Blogging at Livia Ellis Bookish Writer
September 24 - Spotlight at Books, Books The Magical Fruit
September 27 - Spotlight at Bookalicious Traveladdict
September 28 - Spotlight at Perusing Princess
October 1 - Spotlight at Dalene's Book Reviews
October 3 - Reviewed at Brooke Blogs
October 8 - Spotlight at Rose & Beps Blog
October 8 - Spotlight at Deal Sharing Aunt
October 12 - Reviewed at Community Bookstop
October 14 - Reviewed at The Self-Taught Cook
October 16 - Spotlight at Jody's Book Reviews

Genre: Mystery
Publisher: Five Seas Ink
Release Date: December 6, 2012
Amazon

Book Description:

Presley wins a bet and thinks she finally is going to get a chance to work with Cooper and show her she’s got the potential to be a good security detail for his company. She is miffed when she finds out her first assignment is to protect a bunch of self absorbed beauty queens at a Texas pageant. It soon becomes a more interesting gig than she thought, much to her delight and Cooper’s dismay, when one of the beauty queens turns up dead and the fierce competition leave the door wide open to suspects.

Schedule

October 2 - VBT Café Blog
October 2 - Spotlight at Bookalicious Traveladdict
October 4 - Reviewed at Perusing Princess
October 7 - Spotlight at Rose & Beps Blog
October 9 - Spotlight at Dalene's Book Reviews
October 10 - Reviewed at Livia Ellis Bookish Writer
October 11 - Interviewed at Books, Books The Magical Fruit
October 15 - Spotlight at Deal Sharing Aunt
October 17 - Reviewed at BK Walker Books
October 19 - Reviewed at Brooke Blogs
October 21 - Reviewed at Community Bookstop
October 23 - Reviewed at The Self-Taught Cook

Genre: Mystery Suspense
Publisher: Five Seas Ink
Amazon

Book Description:

Trixie, Berklie, and Sophie are enjoying the success of their bookstore/coffee shop/wine bar, Read-Wine, and planning for Sophie’s upcoming wedding when they start receiving hang up calls. At first they chalk it up to a wrong number but soon the caller reveals himself. It’s Stephen making good on his threat. He wants his money back. The fact that the police confiscated it doesn’t matter to him. He wants it back and has given them a deadline. A deadline they need to meet before anyone else ends up dead.

Finding out Sophie’s fiancé isn’t who he says he is a shock but his alter ego might come in handy getting Stephen to leave them alone. But with this much money at stake will he? Or are they in danger?

Schedule

October 20 - VBT Café Blog
October 22 - Reviewed at Book Bliss
October 24 - Spotlight at Bookalicious Traveladdict
October 26 - Spotlight at Rose & Beps Blog
October 28 - Guest Blogging at Lori's Reading Corner
October 30 - Reviewed at Perusing Princess
November 1 - Interviewed at Deal Sharing Aunt
November 4 - Reviewed at Community Bookstop
November 6 - Reviewed at Dalene's Book Reviews Rescheduled
November 8 - Reviewed at The Self-Taught Cook

Genre: Mystery
Publisher: Five Seas Ink
Release Date: November 18, 2012
Amazon

Book Description:

Meet Athena Parks, thirty something law professor who on a whim invites a guy she just met, Tristan West, home with her for the holidays. As crazy as it might seem she was willing to risk him being an ax murderer in order to have a buffer between her and her mom. They had that kind of relationship.

Things were going well and she couldn't deny there was chemistry between them. Maybe this was a sign she had finally found a good guy. Until her uncle Peter recognized Tristan. Who wasn't Tristan at all. Who was he?

Schedule

October 29 - VBT Café Blog
October 31 - Spotlight at Deal Sharing Aunt
November 2 - Reviewed at Brooke Blogs
November 5 - Spotlight at Bookalicious Traveladdict
November 7 - Spotlight at Books, Books The Magical Fruit
November 7 - Reviewed at Livia Ellis Bookish Writer
November 11 - Spotlight at BK Walker Books Etc...
November 13 - Interviewed at Perusing Princess
November 15 - Reviewed at Must.Read.Faster
November 19 - Reviewed at Dalene's Book Reviews
November 21 - Review & Guest Blogging at Community Bookstop
November 23 - Reviewed at The Self-Taught Cook

Genre: Mystery
Publisher: Five Seas Ink
Release Date: April 9, 2012
Amazon

Book Description:

Trixie and her friends, Berklie and Sophie, are excited about the opening of Read/Wine their new business venture of a bookstore/wine bar. All is going well until they happen to find a dead body in the shop and that wasn’t part of the business plan. All signs pointed to Berklie since it was her ex-husbands lover who was murdered. Trixie knew Berklie hadn’t murdered Sylvia so who did?

Schedule

November 10 - VBT Café Blog
November 12 - Spotlight at Bookalicious Traveladdict
November 13 - Reviewed at Book Reviews by Dee
November 14 - Guest Blogging at Books, Books The Magical Fruit
November 15 - Reviewed at Jody's Book Reviews
November 16 - Spotlight at Perusing Princess
November 17 - Interviewed at Mass Musings
November 18 - Spotlight at Rose & Beps Blog
November 20 - Reviewed at Community Bookstop
November 22 - Reviewed at The Self-Taught Cook
November 25 - Spotlight at Deal Sharing Aunt
November 25 - Guest Blogging at Lori's Reading Corner
November 27 - Reviewed at Dalene's Book Reviews
November 29 - Review & Guest Blogging atBook Bliss

Genre: Mystery
Publisher: Five Seas Ink
Release Date: October 19, 2011
Amazon

Book Description:

When Presley’s boss is found hanging she thinks its suicide until the police discover its homicide. Who would want to kill a the owner of a high end women's boutique? Presley's not sure but she’s determined to find out.

Schedule

November 24 - VBT Café Blog
November 26 - Spotlight at Deal Sharing Aunt
November 26 - Spotlight at Livia Ellis Bookish Writer
November 28 - Spotlight at BK Walker Books Etc...
November 29 - Reviewed at Brooke Blogs
November 30 - Reviewed at BK Walker Books
December 2 - Spotlight at Perusing Princess
December 4 - Guest Blogging at Lori's Reading Corner
December 6 - Reviewed at Community Bookstop
December 10 - Spotlight at Books, Books The Magical Fruit
December 12 - Reviewed at Dalene's Book Reviews
December 17 - Spotlight at Ghost Rider Book Promotions
December 19 - Reviewed at The Self-Taught Cook

Genre: Mystery
Publisher: Five Seas Ink
Release Date: November 23, 2011
Amazon

Book Description:

In this short story Presley goes home for Christmas expecting it to be a relaxing holiday until her old boyfriend, Brian, asks for her help finding out who has been stealing from him and it turns from theft to murder. Why would anyone want to kill Tommy and what was he hiding?

Schedule

December 1 - VBT Café Blog
December 3 - Reviewed at Books, Books The Magical Fruit
December 5 - Spotlight atDeal Sharing Aunt
December 7 - Spotlight at Perusing Princess
December 9 - Interviewed at BK Walker Books Etc.
December 11 - Review & Guest Blogging at Book Bliss
December 13 - Spotlight at Biker With Books
December 16 - Reviewed at Community Bookstop
December 18 - Spotlight at Dalene's Book Reviews
December 20 - Spotlight at Bikers With Books
December 20 - Reviewed at The Self-Taught Cook

About The Author:

Who am I? It kind of depends on the day. I am a human compendium of unrelated things. I used to think I was just weird, had shiny ball syndrome and couldn’t focus, scattered, you name it. Then I decided it was OK to be all over the place as long as each avenue I wanted to explore had meaning and purpose or was fun. So I embrace the fact I am a college professor, a writer of fiction and non-fiction, promoter of other authors, human resource professional, business consultant, mom, and all aroundinteresting person (according to my closest friends).

When I’m not working toward my goals I like, ok fine, LOVE wine, coffee, shopping, and books. I enjoy my kids, they are awesome. I hate the cold but yet live in the mid-west. Vegas is one of my favorite spots as I love to people watch and if I ever get married again it will definitely be in a drive through chapel by a fake Elvis.

Website | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin

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Anti-Theist - And This Is Why by Christopher Mallard

8/13/2013

Genre: Religion, Philosophy

Publisher: Amazon Digital Services

Release Date: 5/15/2013

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Synopsis:

This book is the first in a series essentially arguing about the lack of abject morality of religion and its dangers. It’s broken down so each chapter is a topic on its own covering a variety subjects.

Author Bio

The majority of my adult life was spent working in the oilfields of west Texas. In my spare time I taught myself how to work on computers and eventually turned it into a small business which I work from home. What does any of this have to do with religion? Nothing. Where are my degrees in theology, biology, astronomy and philosophy? I don’t have any. I am your common average Joe and that’s exactly the type of reader I’m trying to reach. Does it take a degree in theology to open the bible and see the stories told within as being immoral and violent? Can the common man not see how the religions of the world have done and are still doing immeasurable harm to society?

Author Links
https://www.facebook.com/christopher101/

Schedule

Giveaway - Ebook & Book Thong

September 30 - Tour Kickoff at VBT Café Blog
October 2 - Spotlight at BK Walker Books
October 4 - Reviewed at Bikers With Books
October 7 - Guest Blogging at Into The Land of Books
October 9 - Spotlight at Book Reviews by Xunaira J.
October 11 - Interviewed at Mass Musings
October 14 - Reviewed at BK Walker Books
October 15 - Guest Blogging at Lori's Reading Corner
October 16 - Spotlight at BK Walker Books Etc.
October 17 - Spotlight at Mass Musings
October 18 - Spotlight at Rose & Beps Blog
October 21 - Reviewed at Must.Read.Faster
October 22 - Author Fun Facts at Writing Innovations
October 23 - Interviewed at Dalene's Book Reviews
October 24 - Interviewed at 4 Covert 2 Overt
October 25 - Reviewed at Notebook of Books
October 28 - Interviewed at Deal Sharing Aunt
October 29 - Spotlight at My Tangled Skeins Book Reviews
October 30 - Interviewed at The Avid Reader
October 31 - Spotlight at Bookalicious Traveladdict
November 1 - Review & Interview at Rhythem Poets

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Journey To Jazzland by Gia Volterra De Saulnier

8/13/2013

Genre: Children's Book
Publisher: Flying Turtle Publishing
Release Date: July 1, 2013
Amazon

Book Description:

Join Windy Flute, Spitz Trumpet and their friends as they travel to a legendary place where music is joyous, creative and free.

About The Author:

Born and raised in Fairhaven, Massachusetts and attended University of Lowell (now University of Massachusetts, Lowell). It was there that I learned to love jazz. I have been performing jazz and other kinds of music for over 20 years, throughout the New England area. I live in North Reading, Massachusetts with my husband Richard, and my son Charlie.

Blog | Facebook | Twitter

Schedule

October 1 - Tour Kickoff at VBT Café Blog
October 3 - Review & Guest Blogging at Brooke Blogs
October 7 - Spotlight at Deal Sharing Aunt
October 9 - Guest Blogging at Indie Writer Reviews
October 9 - Interviewed at 4 Covert 2 Overt
October 15 - Reviewed at 3 Partners In Shopping, Nana, Mommy & Sissy Too!
October 17 - Guest Blogging at Lori's Reading Corner
October 17 - Spotlight at Bookalicious Traveladdict
October 22 - Reviewed at Black Coffee, Brown Cow
October 24 - Reviewed at Storytime Books
October 25 - Reviewed at writerchristophfischer.wordpress.com
October 29 - Spotlight at BK Walker Books Etc.
October 31 - Review & Interview at Bikers With Books
October 31 - Reviewed at So Many Precious Books, So Little Time

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Secrets and Lies by Christine Amsden

8/9/2013

Cassie Scot, still stinging from her parents’ betrayal, wants out of the magical world. But it isn’t letting her go. Her family is falling apart and despite everything, it looks like she may be the only one who can save them.

To complicate matters, Cassie owes Evan her life, making it difficult for her to deny him anything he really wants. And he wants her. Sparks fly when they team up to find two girls missing from summer camp, but long-buried secrets may ruin their hopes for happiness.

Sequel to Cassie Scot: ParaNormal Detective.

About The Author:

Christine Amsden has been writing science fiction and fantasy for as long as she can remember. She loves to write and it is her dream that others will be inspired by this love and by her stories. Speculative fiction is fun, magical, and imaginative but great speculative fiction is about real people defining themselves through extraordinary situations. Christine writes primarily about people and it is in this way that she strives to make science fiction and fantasy meaningful for everyone.

At the age of 16, Christine was diagnosed with Stargardt’s Disease, a condition that effects the retina and causes a loss of central vision. She is now legally blind, but has not let this slow her down or get in the way of her dreams. (You can learn more here.)

In addition to writing, Christine teaches workshops on writing at Savvy Authors. She also does some freelance editing work.

Christine currently lives in the Kansas City area with her husband, Austin, who has been her biggest fan and the key to her success. They have two beautiful children, Drake and Celeste.

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Schedule
November 18 - 20

November 18
VBT Café Blog
Spotlight at Discover Words
Spotlight at Community Bookstop
Interviewed at BK Walker Books Etc.
Spotlight at Livia Ellis Bookish Writer
Guest Blogging at My Tangled Skeins Book Reviews
Spotlight at A. Literary Mafia
Guest Blogging at 3 Partners in Shopping, Nana, Mommy, & Sissy, Too!

November 19
Spotlight at 4 Covert 2 Overt, A Day In The Spotlight
Guest Blogging at Deal Sharing Aunt
Interviewed at The Avid Reader
Spotlight at Brooke Blogs

November 20
Interviewed at Dalene's Book Reviews
Spotlight at Rose & Beps Blog
Guest Blogging at Lori's Reading Corner

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Sir Stan the Bogeyman by Stacie Morrell

8/8/2013

Genre: Children's Picture Book
Publisher: Self-Published at CreateSpace
Release Date: September 1, 2013
Amazon - Coming Soon!

Book Description:

Do dark places bother you?
The space under your bed…
The closet, door slightly ajar…
Do you believe in the Boogey Man?
Who is he?
Where did he come from?
What does he want?
Maybe he has a story to tell,
And we should listen.

Accomplishments: Started a used bookstore for the Friends of the Wilsonville Library, subject of Oregonian article, published in: Antiques and Collectibles Magazine, Bookman’s AB Magazine, Antique Trader, Writer’s Digest (writing clinic), Book Magazine. Started the E-Commerce collectibles department for Goodwill of the Columbia Willamette. Currently pursuing an Associates of Applied Science in Business and Management at Portland Community College, holding a 3.98 GPA, member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society, on Dean’s and President’s List.

Interests: Reading (pretty much anything even the cereal box if nothing else is available), writing (all genres), family (wife and mother), growing in and spreading my faith, learning (information geek), travel (but I rarely ever get to), volunteering, bargain hunting at garage sales, thrift stores, flea markets, etc.

In one sentence, who am I? Stacie Morrell is an eccentrically entertaining neurotic bibliophile who sells collectibles, tries to have patience with her precocious daughter, fearlessly tries to do everything, and writes because she is driven to as part of her genetic composition.

If I could go back and do one thing over: I would have figured out what I wanted from life way before now and gone back to school to get it (much, much sooner than I did).

Website | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads

Schedule

September - October
Any date you have open

Giveaway: 2 Ebooks, 1 Signed paperback

September:
September 2 - Reviewed at 4 Covert 2 Overt, A Day In The Spotlight
September 3 - VBT Café Blog
September 3 - Reviews & Interviews
September 4 - Reviewed at The Dreaming Dilettante
September 6 - Reviewed at 3 Partners In Shopping, Nana, Mommy & Sissy Too!
September 8 - Bookalicious Traveladdict
September 10 - Reviewed at Deal Sharing Aunt
September 13 - Reviewed at Storytime Books
September 17 - Mungai and the Boa Constrictor
September 20 - Writing Innovations Ezine
September 24 - Black Coffee, Brown Cow

October:
October 6 - Reviewed at Brooke Blogs
October 8 - Lori's Reading Corner
October 10 - Rose & Beps Blog
October 15 - BK Walker Books Etc.
October 18 - VBTC Authors On Tour
October 20 - Reviewed at Only God Can Make A Tree
October 26 - Reviewed at Sacred Legacy Reviews
October 29 - Reviewed at Dalene's Book Reviews
October 31 - Mass Musings

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Blue Moon Chronicles by Bryant Golden

8/8/2013

Genre: Fiction/Action & Adventure/Young Adult
Publisher: Self-published with CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.
Released: June 4, 2013.
Amazon

Book Description:

It’s been a century since the Civil War split the continent into two provinces, Sanctum and Alexandria, and now another war is on the horizon: the Continent War. The end of this war means the end of one of the provinces. This is the story of Ian Hirst as he finds himself in the fray and fights to defend his province and loved ones. Isaiah, a young boy from the newest locale in Sanctum, struggles to learn what it means to grow up and become “a proper man” in the middle of it all.

About The Author:

Bryant Golden started writing “Blue Moon Chronicles, Book I” when he was twelve years old and sick at home. The story and the genre changed significantly in the seven years it took to finish, hopefully for the better, but the title and the themes never changed. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, he originally settled his characters into fantasy worlds with magic and creatures to abandon life in the city. When he was rewriting the story for the final time he realized that the story needs to be personal for it to matter, to the writer and to readers, so he created new characters and settled the story into a fictional but realistic world.

Twitter | Amazon

Scheduling Now (Promo Tour Only, No Reviews)
Any date you have open in September/October

Giveaway - Signed paperback of Blue Moon Chronicles

September:
September 2 - VBT Café Blog
September 4 - Brooke Blogs
September 6 - Rose & Beps Blog
September 9 - Words, Words, Words
September 13 - Reviews & Interviews
September 14 - 3 Partners In Shopping, Nana, Mommy & Sissy Too!
September 15 - Bookalicious Traveladdict
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BioDesign:Out For A Walk by Lowell Harrison Young

8/7/2013

Genre: Nature/Ecology
Publisher: Outskirts Press
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Book Description:

Going for a walk should be fun. So should studying biology, after all, without it we wouldn't be alive to experience the rapture, sorrow and mystery of the universe. Biodesign Out For A Walk, is a story of how spirit-sensitive students reprogrammed a left-brained biology teacher and took him on a 24-year odyssey. Following the footsteps of John Muir, they slept on the top of Yosemite's famous Half Dome. They followed Loren Eiseley and John Wesley Powell to the bottom of Grand Canyon. Ed Ricketts and John Steinbeck led them into forests and tide pools of California's beautiful Mendocino coast. Abraham Maslow challenged them to redefine science and religion. Ralph Emerson challenged them to write their own Bibles. They traced the origins of human spirituality back 100,000 years. The class was dedicated to studying biology by exercising the illimitable freedom of the human mind. Plato urged them to actively search for truth, beauty and goodness.

They studied the works of scientists, sages, poets and saints to add to their growing concept of Mother Nature. Many synchronicities were discovered that were either playful, mysterious or scary

Socrates', "The unexamined life is not worth living," and Thoreau's, "I went to the woods to live deliberately," became mottos. Although each class lasted one academic year, the teacher was guided by students for 24 years and his adventure ended when a modern-day Moses mysteriously met him on top of Half Dome.

Lowell Young and his wife Christie have lived in California’s Napa Valley for over 40 years. Mr. Young taught high school biology for nearly 40 years before he retired. The class that evolved into Biodesign was a creative, collaborative project where the roles of teacher and student were often reversed. It was well known by the students that although Mr. Young represented the physical nature of the class, Christie’s silent spiritual guidance was often felt in their classroom circles, as well as along the many miles of trails they walked. The Biodesign class may be the only one of its kind taught in a public high school in the country.

The author can be contacted at: [email protected] www.facebook.com/biodesignoutforawalk

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