Monday, November 30, 2015

@SuperMGMondays Vanessa Barger #interview #mg #giveaway


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Welcome to this week’s Super Middle Grade Mondays presented by Tantrum Books/Month9books!
Today, we get up close and personal with
Vanessa Barger
author of Super Freak from Tantrum Books.
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Vanessa Barger was born in West Virginia, and through several moves ended up spending the majority of her life in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She is a graduate of George Mason University and Old Dominion University, and has degrees in Graphic Design, a minor in Medieval and Renaissance Literature, and a Masters in Technology Education. She has had articles published in Altered Arts Magazine, has had some artwork displayed in galleries in Ohio and online, and currently teaches engineering, practical physics, drafting and other technological things to high school students in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. She is a member of the SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators), the Virginia Writer’s Club, and the Hampton Roads Writers. When not writing or teaching, she’s a bookaholic, movie fanatic, and loves to travel. She is married to a fabulous man, and has one cat, who believes Vanessa lives only to open cat food cans, and can often be found baking when she should be editing.
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Describe yourself in three words.
Weird Writing Nerd
 
Describe your book in three words.
Geeky Puzzle Solver
 
Tell us about your day job.
In my day job, I’m a high school Technology Education teacher. Which means I do nothing with writing, except run a writer’s club once a month or so. I teach 9-12 graders practical physics (which sounds like an oxymoron, but itsn’t really), engineering, robotics, work skills, 3D modeling, architecture, drafting, and computer stuff. Depending on the year and what classes I have, anyway. I also run a gardening club and we play in the dirt sometimes. J
 
Which writers inspire you?
There are so many! Shakespeare and Austen are always at the top of my list. Tolkien is up there too. In the YA/MG world, I love the way that Lisa Ann Sandell’s words just flow, and I love Rick Riordan’s imagination. And…well, let’s just stop there. I love so many!
 
What is your writing process like?
My writing process is in flux. I am making “office” hours for myself after work, but in a general sense, I keep a writing journal with me all the time. I write notes to myself about things I’m working on or thinking about. When I have enough of an idea that I feel like I can start writing, I try to make sure and sit down and write out the main points. It’s a really basic outline that I go back and add to until its fully fleshed out. But I’m not married to it. If I write and end up somewhere else, I just adapt the outline to work. When I finish a draft, I go through and the first things I do for edits is a search through the document for words I know I use too many (that, just, etc) and then I sit down and try to read it through, looking for mistakes. Once I’ve got it as good as I think it can be, I send it to critters and see what they say. Then I start again!
 
What are you reading right now?
Paper Valentine by Brenna Yovanoff
 
Do you have an author crush?
Neil Gaiman.
 
Quick questions:
Physical books or eBooks?
Physical Books, though I love my ereader too.
Coke or Pepsi?
Coke! Really, root beer, cause I don’t drink caffeine anymore.
Twitter or Facebook?
Both for different things? I like the immediate gratification of Twitter, but I like FB too!
Song you can’t get out of your head right now?
Well, I was doing fine until you asked that. Now Steampunk Revolution by Abney Park is back in my brain. Grrrr.
Sweet or salty?
Sweet.
Coffee or tea?
TEA.
Write on computer or notebook paper?
Blank. Even though I can’t write in a straight line.
   
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Thirteen-year-old Caroline is a freak. Her parents have uprooted her to a town full of Supernaturals. You’d think she’d be thrilled. But, with someone without a magical bone in her body, this daughter of tree sprites feels like even more of an outcast than she has ever before.
To make matters worse, her new home is cursed. But when Caroline takes to investigating the mysterious and strange happenings of Harridan House, her BFF goes missing. Seems someone doesn’t want Caroline sticking her non-magical nose where it most certainly does not belong. Determined to prove herself, Caroline uncovers a plot to destroy her new hometown.
Undeterred, Caroline can’t give up. But what’s a human without magical powers to do? Caroline better figure it out fast, before she loses everything she has ever loved and the whispers she’s heard all her life prove true: Caroline is a useless superfreak.
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Sunday, November 29, 2015

Sequel available on NetGalley! #ya #fantasy #dystopian

Hey, check this out! Rite of Revelation, the sequel to Sarah Negovetich's Rite of Rejection, is available on NetGalley. Want to read it and offer a review? Check out this link - Rite of Revelation

Or if you're ready to purchase - go here.

I'm reading it now!

Saturday, November 28, 2015

The thing taking up all my time! #horses #saddles #Oregon #riding

Well, this blog is called On Writing and Riding, although it's almost entirely focused on writing and helping promote authors through their cover reveals, book launches, and reviews. I've gotten a few horse related posts in, but writing has been the focus.

Recently, my life has undergone a bit of a change in focus. We moved from Colorado to Oregon because of the great opportunities for trail riding and endurance events. This was a perfect decision, I wish I'd done it a decade earlier in my life because now I realize there's not enough time left in my life (and I'm not that old!) to discover everything Oregon has to offer.

Now that I'm in an area so dedicated to outdoor activities and horseback riding, I'm able to return to one of my previous passions. That's helping owners determine if their saddles fit their horses and also to sell saddles.

So I am now the US dealer for Ghost Treeless saddles. Probably not something most of you writers care about, but I do have a few horse-loving followers! These saddles are amazing and have replaced a saddle I swore I'd use forever - that cost $3000 - for one that's just as good and priced well under $1000. The response has been fantastic, so I'm spending tons of time talking saddles.

My new website is Badlands Equine - after the Badlands Wilderness our property is surrounded by. Somehow it seems fitting for a saddle called Ghost!

Ah, I love my life. Plus this is the view from my office!


I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and has as much to be thankful for as I do.

Friday, November 27, 2015

Cover reveal - Rise by Jennifer Anne Davis #M9BFriadayReveals #ya #fantasy #giveaway


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Welcome to this week’s M9B Friday Reveal!
This week, we are revealing the cover for
Rise (The Order of the Krigers #1) by Jennifer Anne Davis
an upcoming Month9Books Title!
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The people of Nelebek live in fear of persecution from the evil Morlet, who reigns with a dark and destructive magic. The kingdom’s only hope lies with the Order of the Krigers—twelve warriors with mysterious powers linked to magical weapons.
For over a century, Morlet has been annihilating the Order, picking them off one by one. Eleven Krigers have been hunted down, tortured, and imprisoned in his dungeon. Now, only one remains.
Sixteen-year-old Kaia survives by keeping her head down and minding her own business. But when she finds herself in the middle of a public execution where the mysterious Morlet is in attendance, an odd compulsion she can’t resist comes over her.
Kaia looks into Morlet’s eyes.
Soon, an ancient power awakens and Kaia can no more blend into the scenery. Will she heed the call of the Krigers or will Morlet’s dark magic destroy the last of the Order?
Fans of GRACELING and THE GIRL OF FIRE AND THORNS will enjoy RISE, book one in the RISE OF THE KRIGERS series from international bestselling author Jennifer Anne Davis.
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Rise (The Order of the Krigers #1) by Jennifer Anne Davis Publication Date: May 17, 2016 Publisher: Month9Books
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Jennifer graduated from the University of San Diego with a degree in English and a teaching credential. Afterwards, she married her best friend and high school sweetheart. Jennifer is currently a full-time writer and mother of three young children. Her days are spent living in imaginary worlds and fueling her own kids' creativity.
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Monday, November 23, 2015

#SuperMGModays Author interview - Michael Gibney #mg #giveaway


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Welcome to this week’s Super Middle Grade Mondays presented by Tantrum Books/Month9books!
Today, we get up close and personal with
Michael Gibney
author of The Three Thorns (The Brotherhood and the Shield #1) from Tantrum Books.
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Michael Gibney began working in restaurants at the age of sixteen and assumed his first sous chef position at twenty-two. He ascended to executive sous chef at Tavern on the Green, where he managed an eighty-person staff. He has worked in the kitchens of Morgans Hotel Group, 10 Downing in Manhattan, and Governor in Brooklyn’s DUMBO, among many others. Over the course of his career, he has had the opportunity to work alongside cooks and chefs from many of the nation’s best restaurants, including Alinea, Per Se, Eleven Madison Park, Daniel, Jean Georges, Le Bernardin, Bouley, Ducasse, Corton, wd~50, and Momofuku.
In addition to his experience in the food service industry, Gibney also holds a BFA in painting from Pratt Institute and an MFA in nonfiction writing from Columbia University. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.
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Would You Rather With Michael Gibney
 
Would you rather never be able to speak again or always have to say everything that is on your mind?
Everything that is on my mind. I value honesty and the power of words, both written and audible. It’s not in my nature to stay silent, especially concerning injustice i.e. Animal Cruelty, etc.
 
Would you rather be able to read or be able to read minds (but be illiterate)?
I can do both. Haha. Read. I’d find reading people’s minds an invasion of their privacy, unless it was to help them.
 
Would you rather be able to speak fluently every language in the world or be the best in the world at something of your choosing?
Be the best in the world at something. Reason being I love the fact that learning another language is a feeling of achievement and an exciting challenge. I wouldn’t want that challenge made easy.
 
Would you rather read only one book over and over for the rest of your life or read as many as you want but never remember what they’re about?
Oh, tough one. Well, if you can’t remember there’s not much point. Seems like a waste of time and effort for nothing, so I’d go for reading one book and that would be J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan (aka Peter and Wendy). The best fantasy book ever written in my opinion. So simple but yet such Genius.
 
Would you rather only the first page of a book or the last page?
Last Page. I always have to find out how a story ends.
 
Would you rather read 5 pages per day or 5 books per week?
Five books a week if I could and had the time. Knowledge is power.
 
Would you rather read only one genre forever or never read the same genre more than once?
One genre forever because you’d quickly run out of genres, right? And there’s plenty of amazing books and various sub-genres to be found in the Sci-Fi and Horror genre. Not so much in the romance genre.
 
Would you rather be invisible or be able to read minds?
Invisible. Would be so much fun but not if it’s like the Predator or Hollowman/The Invisible Man. That would suck.
 
Would you rather never use the internet again or never watch TV again?
Never watch TV again. There’s too much sad news and superficial reality shows on TV these days and not to mention a cluster of commercials. Yes, give me the Internet, so I can watch the art, music, movies I want and keep in contact with those I love around the world. Much better than a one way street of TV.
 
Would you rather have one wish granted today or three granted in 10 years?
Definitely one wish granted today. Life is unpredictable and short. We’re not guaranteed anything. Also, I hate waiting. Patience is a virtue. Possess it if you can. Seldom in a woman, but never in a man.
 
Would you rather know it all or have it all?
Have it all. I’m a deep enough thinker and have a strong enough imagination as it is and that can be quite exhausting. So, knowing it all would drive me crazy. Plus, one would be viewed as pretentious and arrogant if they had the ability to know it all. And both are not good attributes. =)
 
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Three brothers born to a once powerful King were abandoned at birth and cast out into the old world as orphans - alone and unaware of the other's existence or their royal heritage.
In the new world, by order of the false King, three of the most lethal assassins are sent to kill the children before they come of age and avenge their father’s throne.
But when the brothers find one another, Benjamin, Tommy and Sebastian must resist the temptation of magic and power if they are to defeat the unspeakable evil that has threatened them since birth.
The Three Thorns is book one in an exciting children’s fantasy series called The Brotherhood and the Shield from debut author Michael Gibney.
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Friday, November 20, 2015

#Cover reveal The Requiem Red by Brynn Chapman #paranormal #giveaway

M9B Friday Reveal: Cover Reveal - The Requiem Red by Brynn Chapman with Giveaway #M9BFridayReveals
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This week, we are revealing the cover for
The Requiem Red by Brynn Chapman
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Patient Twenty-nine.
A monster roams the halls of Soothing Hills Asylum. Three girls dead. 29 is endowed with the curse…or gift of perception. She hears messages in music, sees lyrics in paintings. And the corn. A lifetime asylum resident, the orchestral corn music is the only constant in her life.
Mason, a new, kind orderly, sees 29 as a woman, not a lunatic. And as his belief in her grows, so does her self- confidence. That perhaps she might escape, might see the outside world.
But the monster has other plans. The missing girl's share one common thread...each was twenty-nine's cell mate.
Will she be next?
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Title: The Requiem Red Publication date: 2016 Publisher: Month9Books, LLC. Author: Brynn Chapman
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Brynn Chapman is published in Historical and Historical Fantasy Romance for adult books. She also writes under R.R. Smythe for Young Adult Historical Fantasy.
Website- www.brynnchapmanauthor.com She also blogs with the wonderful authors, Grace Burrowes, Hope Ramsay, Alix Rickloff and many others at http://blameitonthemuse.com
 
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Thursday, November 19, 2015

Exclusive #excerpt from Rita Monette's The Curse at Pirate's Cove #mg #adventure #mystery

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“When one man’s treasure is another man’s curse"

Book Information:
Title: The Curse at Pirate’s Cove
Series:  Nikki Landry Swamp Legends, Book 2
Author Name: Rita Monette
Genre(s): Middle Grade, Adventure, Mystery
Tags: Middle Grade, Adventure, Pirates, Bayou, Louisiana
Length: Approx. 208 pages
E-book:  978-1-987976-02-1
Paperback:  978-1-987976-01-4
Re-Release Date: Nov.17, 2015
Publisher: Mirror World Publishing



About the Book:

Nikki Landry is turning eleven years old, and is looking forward to riding her bike to school. That is until it falls apart. Papa can’t afford a new one. Is she doomed to ride the smelly old school bus from now on?

Hearing of an old pirate ship, and a legend about long-ago pirates burying treasure on a nearby swamp island, Nikki sees a way out. But when she makes a birthday wish for the pirate’s gold, things go terribly wrong. Did her wish trigger an ancient curse?

Join Nikki and her friends as they find themselves sailing away aboard a haunted schooner with ghostly pirates into the Gulf of Mexico … and into the year eighteen fourteen.

How will they ever find their way back home?

Sound exciting? Here's an exclusive excerpt to tease you a bit more!
The screen door slammed behind Papa. “Good morning, birthday girl!” He took off his fishing boots. He always went out and ran his crab lines early before going to his regular job as a game warden.
“Papa, Mama’s not gonna let me ride my bike today, and you promised.”
“Well, I reckon a promise is a promise, Tadpole.” He winked at Mama.
She gave Papa one of her glares, but I could count on Papa not going back on his word.
I sat up straight, feeling all grown up, and stuffed my mouth with a big hunk of pancake, a mixture of syrup and butter running down my chin. Then, I decided to press my good luck. “So, am I gonna get a birthday cake?”
“Don’t talk with your mouth full.” Mama turned to get Papa a cup of coffee. “If you behave yourself today, maybe I’ll make it tomorrow. You can invite some of your friends over.”
“I want chocolate, with chocolate icing on top.”
“Cake, cake,” Jesse squealed.
My birthday cake,” I said. “I might let you have some.” I stuck my tongue out at him. “I don’t really have any friends, except for Patti and Spikes. But I’ll ask ’em.”
“Any fun plans today?” Papa asked.
“Besides school?” I rolled my eyes. I really needed a new adventure. I was getting awfully bored. But I was still recovering from last summer’s antics, which got me grounded for a long, long time. For some reason, I have a hard time not getting into trouble.




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Meet the Author:



Rita Monette was born and raised in Southwest Louisiana. She loves to write stories set in the beautiful, yet mysterious, bayous and swamps of her home state.

Her middle grade series, The Nikki Landry Swamp Legends, is based on tales told by her father—who made his living in those bayous—of reasons to stay out of the swamp.

She currently lives with her husband, four lap dogs, and one lap cat, in the mountains of Tennessee. Besides writing and illustrating, she loves watching the many birds that make their habitat on the Cumberland Plateau, working in the garden, and frequenting waterfalls.

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The screen door slammed behind Papa. “Good morning, birthday girl!” He took off his fishing boots. He always went out and ran his crab lines early before going to his regular job as a game warden.
“Papa, Mama’s not gonna let me ride my bike today, and you promised.”
“Well, I reckon a promise is a promise, Tadpole.” He winked at Mama.
She gave Papa one of her glares, but I could count on Papa not going back on his word.
I sat up straight, feeling all grown up, and stuffed my mouth with a big hunk of pancake, a mixture of syrup and butter running down my chin. Then, I decided to press my good luck. “So, am I gonna get a birthday cake?”
“Don’t talk with your mouth full.” Mama turned to get Papa a cup of coffee. “If you behave yourself today, maybe I’ll make it tomorrow. You can invite some of your friends over.”
“I want chocolate, with chocolate icing on top.”
“Cake, cake,” Jesse squealed.
My birthday cake,” I said. “I might let you have some.” I stuck my tongue out at him. “I don’t really have any friends, except for Patti and Spikes. But I’ll ask ’em.”
“Any fun plans today?” Papa asked.
“Besides school?” I rolled my eyes. I really needed a new adventure. I was getting awfully bored. But I was still recovering from last summer’s antics, which got me grounded for a long, long time. For some reason, I have a hard time not getting into trouble.


Monday, November 16, 2015

Meet the @Month9Books and @TantrumBooks staff on #SuperMGMondays #giveaway


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Welcome to this week’s Super Middle Grade Mondays Book Blitz presented by Tantrum Books/Month9books!
For our previous Super MG Mondays, we've featured some of our amazing middle grade authors. Today, we thought it’d be fun to feature publicity team!
It's Staff Day! YAY! Introducing:
Jaime and Stefani!
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Jaime:
 
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Describe yourself in three words. Easy Going, Social, Hard working.
Tell us about your day job. I am the Publicity and Marketing Director for Month9Books and Tantrum Books so I get to work with awesome authors and help their dreams come true all day long J
Which writers inspire you? There are too many to mention but all of our GMMG authors inspire me on a daily basis!
What are you reading right now? Winter by Marissa Meyer then Frozen Tides by Morgan Rhodes.
Do you have an author crush? Hahahaha yes I have quite a few! For their writing here’s just a few but definitely not my complete list because that would go on forever! Veronica Rossi, Leigh Bardugo, Naomi Novik, Maria V. Snyder, Jennifer Jenkins, Brynn Chapman, Julie Reece, Cindy Pon, Jennifer Davis, & Sarah J. Maas.
Now actual crush, crush? OMG have you seen Pierce Brown? He’s gorgeous!
Quick questions:
Physical books or eBooks? Physical books all day!
Coke or Pepsi? Neither. I rarely drink soda and when I do it’s Orange Soda.
Twitter or Facebook? Twitter.
Song you can’t get out of your head right now? Die A Happy Man by Thomas Rhett. He’s a cutie and I freaking love this song!


Sweet or salty? Both I love salted caramel and chocolate covered pretzels!
Coffee or tea? Tea.
Write on computer or notebook paper? I don’t write lol but I do make a to-do list for each day and that’s on paper. Just like I still keep an old school paper calendar instead of a google calendar.
Find Jaime online: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Goodreads | Pinterest | Tumblr | Tsu
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Stefani:
 
Stefani
Describe yourself in three words. Bookish, hard-working, wanderer.
Tell us about your day job. I’m the Publicist for Tantrum Books, so I get to promote a group of wonderful middle grade authors, and a Youth Services Librarian in Mississippi, where I get to plan, promote, and host programs for an amazing group of teens plus a lot of other librarian activities.
Which writers inspire you? So so many. Any author that has written a book and put it out into the world inspires me.
What are you reading right now? Placebo Junkies by J.C. Carleson, The Selection by Kiera Cass (my teens at the library have been trying to get me to read this one for months), and Fairest by Marissa Meyer on audiobook.
Do you have an author crush? Um, duh. On their writing? Maggie Stiefvater, David Arnold, Becky Albertalli, Renee Ahdieh, Matt Haig. On the actual person? In a totally non-romantic way, Jeff Zentner – he’s hilarious and his book is incredible.
Quick questions:
Physical books or eBooks? Physical, hands down.
Coke or Pepsi? Gross. Neither.
Twitter or Facebook? Twitter, all day every day.
Song you can’t get out of your head right now? R.I.P. 2 My Youth by The Neighbourhood.

Sweet or salty? Depends on what time of day. I like a bit of both at every meal.
Coffee or tea? COFFEE, she types as she takes a big sip of coffee.
Write on computer or notebook paper? Computer for blog posts and such, but actual paper for planning.
 
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Friday, November 13, 2015

#M9BFridayReveals Author spotlight Krystalyn Drown #mg #giveaway


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Welcome to this week’s M9B Friday Reveal!
This week, we are featuring
Krystalyn Drown
author of Tracy Tam: Santa Command, a Tantrum Books Title!
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Krystalyn spent thirteen years working at Walt Disney World in a variety of roles: entertainer, talent coordinator, and character captain. Her degree in theatre as well as many, many hours spent in a dance studio, helped with her job there. Her various other day jobs have included working in zoology at Sea World, as an elementary teacher, and currently as a support technician for a website. In the evenings, she does mad writing challenges with her sister, who is also an author. Krystalyn lives near Orlando, Florida with her husband, son, a were cat, and a Yorkie with a Napoleon complex.
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When I was a child, my Christmas traditions were pretty simple. I would get up and open my presents. Then, I would have Christmas dinner (always turkey, green beans, dressing, cranberry sauce shaped like a can, and the most amazing homemade rolls you could ever taste) with my mom’s side of the family.
After dinner, my dad’s parents would come get me. I would go over to their house and repeat. Presents, dinner, and spending the night with my cousin giggling under the covers as we did our best to stay awake as long as possible.
As I grew older, our families were separated by distance, so those traditions gradually faded away.
As an adult, I have made my own traditions with my husband and my son. Whether we celebrate at home in Florida or with family in Indiana, we have some things that are always the same.
Our Elf on the Shelf, Elfie, does his best to win Cutest Elf of the Year.
 
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We wear matching pajamas.
 
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And we make amazing memories with our family. Because no matter how traditions change, all that really matters is the time we spend with those we care about. A night spent playing board games or a drive to look at Christmas lights can create memories that last forever.
Although, I do have one tradition that always stays the same. I still have to have my cranberry sauce shaped like a can.
 
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Tracy doesn’t believe that Santa can deliver all of those presents in one night with out a little help from science. A flying sleigh can only be powered by jet engines, and Santa’s magical abilities can only be the result of altered DNA. In order to test her theories, she sneaks onto Santa’s sleigh and ends up at Santa Command, the place where a team of humans monitors Santa’s big night. When Tracy attempts to hack into their computers, she accidentally introduces a virus to their system. As a result, three states get knocked out of sync with the rest of the world. Before the night is over, Tracy has to fix time and help Santa finish his deliveries. And she has to do it all with Santa’s magic, which she doesn’t believe exists.
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Thursday, November 12, 2015

#T4T Two great #ya #Sci-fi and #paranormal books from @Month9Books #giveaway


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Welcome to this week’s Two for Thursday Book Blitz #T4T presented by Month9books/Tantrum Books!
Today, we will be showcasing two titles that may tickle your fancy, and we’ll share what readers have to say about these titles!
You just might find your next read!
This week, #T4T presents to you:
A Whispered Darkness by Vanessa Barger and Fire in the Woods by Jennifer M. Eaton
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When Claire Mallory’s father leaves, her mom moves them to a new town and into a dilapidated Victorian house.
The old house creaks and whistles, and smells well — like it’s been abandoned for years. But as the nights grow longer and the shadows take on substance, Claire wonders if the strange sounds and occurrences might be more than the house showing its age.
Just as things start to pick up in Claire’s love life, her mother becomes possessed. In an attempt to save her mother and their new home, Claire enlists the help of two boys, each of whom is interested in Claire for different reasons. As she chooses one boy over the other, something dangerous is unleashed, and the spirits make their move.
They aren’t content to moan and scream inside Claire’s house, or even control her mom. They want a taste of freedom, and she’s their key to getting it. But is Claire strong enough to fight off the evil spirits, or will they claim her and her mom before it’s all over?
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“Drama, romance, a girl who can talk to ghosts and a possessed mom made for a cool weekend afternoon read”Laurie Treacy, Author
 
“A Whispered Darkness did not disappoint. If you like ghost stories, you'll want to add this one to your TBR list”Kimber Leigh Wheaton, Author
 
“As a non-horror reader, A WHISPERED DARKNESS kept a strong creepy thing without taking it overboard.” Jennifer, The Dragon Blog
 
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Vanessa Barger was born in West Virginia, and through several moves ended up spending the majority of her life in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She is a graduate of George Mason University and Old Dominion University, and has degrees in Graphic Design, a minor in Medieval and Renaissance Literature, and a Masters in Technology Education. She has had articles published in Altered Arts Magazine, has had some artwork displayed in galleries in Ohio and online, and currently teaches engineering, practical physics, drafting and other technological things to high school students in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. She is a member of the SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) and the Virginia Writer's Club. When not writing or teaching, she’s a bookaholic, movie fanatic, and loves to travel. She has one cat, who believes Vanessa lives only to open cat food cans, and can often be found baking when she should be editing.
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When a plane crashes in the woods near Jess’s home, the boy of her dreams falls out of the sky—literally. But David’s not here to find a girlfriend. He’s from another planet, and if Jess can’t help him get back to his ship, he’ll be stuck on Earth with nothing to look forward to but the pointy end of a dissection scalpel.
But her father runs their house like an army barracks, and with an alien on the loose, Major Dad isn’t too keen on the idea of Jess going anywhere. Ever. So how the heck is she supposed to help the sweetest, strangest, and cutest guy she’s ever met?
Hiding him in her room probably isn’t the best idea. Especially since her Dad is in charge of the squadron searching for David. That doesn’t mean she won’t do it. It just means she can’t get caught.
Helping David get home while protecting her heart—that’s gonna be the hard part. After all, she can’t really fall for a guy who’s not exactly from here.
As they race through the woods with Major Dad and most of the U.S. military one breath behind them, Jess and David grow closer than either of them anticipated. But all is not what it seems. David has a genocide-sized secret, and one betrayal later, they are both in handcuffs as alien warships are positioning themselves around the globe. Time is ticking down to Armageddon, and Jess must think fast if she’s to save the boy she cares about without sacrificing Earth—and everyone on it.
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WHAT READER’S ARE SAYING:
 
David is the alien and the way Jennifer M. Eaton describes him as an alien is soo interesting!” – Brianna, Brianna's Bookish Confessions
 
“Overall, this novel surpassed my expectations. Truly a job well done and I’m already dying to get my hands on Ashes in the Sky, book two in the series!”Kayla, Goodreads Reviewer
 
“Overall it's a quick fun and entertaining read alien fans everywhere will enjoy. It's been a good while since I've read a really good alien book and Fire in the Woods provided a much needed dose.” – Angela, Souther Bred Southern Read
 
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Jennifer M. Eaton
Corporate Team Leader by day, and Ranting Writer by night. Jennifer M. Eaton calls the East Coast of the USA home, where she lives with her husband, three energetic boys, and a pepped up poodle.
Jennifer hosts an informational blog “A Reference of Writing Rants for Writers (or Learn from My Mistakes)” aimed at helping all writers be the best they can be.
Beyond writing and motivating others, she also enjoys teaching her dog to jump through hoops—literally.
Jennifer’s perfect day includes long hikes in the woods, bicycling, swimming, snorkeling, and snuggling up by the fire with a great book; but her greatest joy is using her over-active imagination constructively… creating new worlds for everyone to enjoy.
 
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