tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89253551951610356672024-02-07T17:43:38.103-08:00The Book Spritepumpkins, books, glass slippers, & magic | est. 2018Liv K. Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04181127343729085264noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925355195161035667.post-79536497225579186012019-06-11T06:30:00.000-07:002019-08-12T12:57:10.128-07:00Stars Descend — Kara Jaynes // Blog Tour & Guest Post<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Good morning, Spirits! Today, I'm delighted to share about Kara Jaynes's latest novel, <i>Stars Descend!</i><br />
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The elves have come down from the sky in their ships, their countenances full of light and their bodies, power. But they rule over us humans with iron fists, and without mercy.<br />
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Vampires stalk the streets, lurking in shadows and the cover of darkness. Their lust for blood is never sated, and the nights are filled with the screams of their victims.<br />
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I'm just a street rat, a trash picker. I didn't expect him to choose me. The Prince of Elves could have anyone, so why me?<br />
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Even as my heart sings at the elf's close proximity, I still love the boy who left me, disappearing into the city's corrupt underworld. I don’t even know if he's still alive.<br />
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Stars reign. Rebellion brews. And with my already uncertain future disintegrating into chaos, I don't know who to turn to, or who to trust.<br />
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<span style="color: #0c343d;">In <i>Stars Descend</i>, the protagonist is a young woman trying to make a living off the refuse of the crumbling dystopian city of Liberty. Times are hard, and she does what she must to get the money she needs to take care of her brother, Quinn.<br /><br />Five years before this story begins, elves from space descend to Earth to save the people and what's left of the planet. Despite this, the humans don't trust the elves and see them as invaders.<br /><br />What Stella has heard about the elves is that they are cold, ruthless, and care nothing for humans. She's scared of them, and when she finally meets the elves, initially thinks the worst, based on what she thought she knew about them.<br /><br />It's not until she spends more time with them that Stella begins to realize that the elves are not cruel and cold-hearted and that her previous assumptions were wrong.<br /><br />Stella and the elven prince come from entirely different backgrounds and cultures, and yet are able to change their preconceived notions of each other.<br /><br />When I wrote this story, I wanted to show that two people with different opinions and lifestyles can still be kind and respectful to each other, and hopefully extend kindness and compassion to others. I hope that message gets across to readers.</span><br />
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<b>KARA JAYNES</b> is a fantasy and children's book author. She loves rainy days, long walks, and fairy tales. She's been writing since she was very young, and has more stories in her head than she could possibly write.<br />
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Calling all book readers! Join author <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KaraJaynesAuthor">Kara Jaynes</a> as we chat about her urban fantasy novel <i>Stars Descend</i> on June 12th from 8-10 PM EST (5 PM PST and 6 PM MDT).<br />
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Grab your favorite drink and snack and be prepared for a fun time of chatting with Kara, games, and giveaways.<br />
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Special guests <a href="https://www.facebook.com/janeenippolitounique">Janeen Ippolito</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/1SarahAshwood/">Sarah Ashwood</a> will also be sharing their books and joining in the fun.<br />
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<a href="http://rusticreadinggal.blogspot.com/">The Rustic Reading Gal:</a> Guest Post on Space Elves</div>
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<b>Sunday, June 9th</b></div>
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<a href="https://alltheupsandowns.blogspot.com/">All the Ups and Downs:</a> Guest Post on Paranormal Creature</div>
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<a href="https://mmcheryl.wordpress.com/">Cheryl M-M's Book Blog:</a> Book Review</div>
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<a href="http://kandijwyatt.com/">Kandi J Wyatt, where fantasy and reality meet</a>: Book Review & Character Interview with Sol </div>
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<a href="http://www.jlmbewe.com/">J.L. Mbewe:</a> Book Spotlight</div>
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<b>Tuesday, June 11th</b></div>
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<a href="https://the-book-sprite.blogspot.com/">The Book Sprite:</a> Guest Post about Overcoming Prejudice</div>
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<b>Wednesday, June 12th</b></div>
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<a href="http://urbanfantasyinvestigations.blogspot.com/">Urban Fantasy Investigations:</a> Author Interview</div>
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<a href="http://theherostale.com/">The Hero's Tale:</a> Book Review</div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/701059803645907/"><i>STARS DESCEND</i> FACEBOOK PARTY</a></div>
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<b>Thursday, June 13th</b></div>
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<a href="http://unicornquester.com/">Unicorn Quester:</a> Character Interview with Eldaren</div>
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<b>Friday, June 14th</b></div>
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<a href="https://betwixtthesepages.wordpress.com/">Betwixt the Pages:</a> Book Review</div>
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<a href="https://www.subscribepage.com/g3o4p8">Sarah Ashwood:</a> Character Interview with Stella</div>
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<a href="http://unicornquester.com/">Unicorn Quester:</a> Video Review</div>
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<b>Saturday, June 15th</b></div>
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Have you read <i>Stars Descend</i>?</h3>
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I first picked up <i>Redwoods & Whales</i> because I liked the title. And because I realized that the author used to be in Newsboys. And also because this book is about "becoming who you actually are." And oh, my friends, I needed to figure myself out.<br />
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I knew I was (and still am) a senior in high school, a newbie to college, and a writer. I lead a Bible study for my congregation. I volunteer for a writers' conference and a theatre company.<br />
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I knew that I liked how these things make me busy. I knew I <i>didn't</i> like college and I was ready to be done with high school. I also knew that it felt like life was pulling me along on a road I couldn't make out, telling me to get a move on because there's uni ahead! and a job ahead! and a future ahead! and <i>maybe </i>a family/household of my own ahead but ha ha MAYBE NOT! and <i>also</i> there's my life dream of publishing books and living in a cottage in my hometown in the redwoods ahead!<br />
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Who was stressed? Yup, definitely me.<br />
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But when I cracked open <i>Redwoods & Whales</i>, it was as if all these anxieties were finally set aside.<br />
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Phil combines personal anecdotes, analogies, and scripture to present a message that acknowledges the world and its sorrows, then becomes an uplifting stream of encouragement. <b><i>Redwoods & Whales </i>is a wake-up call. </b>It's a conversation, a <i>challenge</i> to become the very best version of yourself. <b>It's a guidebook to becoming a Christian and an adult. </b>It dissipated my own fears by telling of the love of God.<br />
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Without a doubt, <i>Redwoods & Whales</i> is a book I would encourage<i> every</i> person, regardless of their faith or age, to read. It deals with hard pasts, explains the pure and boundless grace of Christ, and invites readers to become the very best version of themselves they can be.<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">NOTE: I received a free e-copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley, in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.</span></i><b><br /></b>
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Happy Wednesday, Spirits! Today, I am STOKED to share <i>all</i> about a brand new blog called...<br />
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Fairy Tale Central is run by sweet blogger friends <a href="http://thesplendorfalls.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Arielle Bailey</a>, <a href="https://christinesmithauthor.com/" target="_blank">Christine Smith</a>, and <a href="http://faithwhitewrites.com/" target="_blank">Faith White</a>. Each month, they feature a new fairytale, along with posts including:<br />
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Fairy Tale Central's goal is to <b><i>unlock the magic of fairytales</i></b> and build <i style="font-weight: bold;">a community of fellow fairytale enthusiasts.</i> Be sure to subscribe to their blog and follow them on social media!<br />
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Hello, Spirits! Today, I'm thrilled to share <i>Live Without You</i>, Sarah Grace Grzy's debut novella!<br />
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<b>Piper Redding is a loner, but lonely.</b> Everyone she loves has abandoned her and opening her heart to others is just asking for more pain. She can’t help but blame herself for her brother’s tragic death six years ago, and in her guilt, she shuts herself off from the world. No one could love her—not even the God who promised to be there for her but wasn’t. <br />
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<b>SARAH GRACE GRZY</b> is a voracious reader, and if it weren’t for this crazy thing called "life," she’d be tempted to spend all her days in front of a wood stove, book in one hand, coffee mug in the other. <br />
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A lover of learning, she finds enjoyment in many things and has more hobbies than she knows what to do with. Sarah Grace is a freelance web and graphic designer, and when not working, spending time with her ever-growing family, or reading, she can be found painting, playing the piano, or fangirling with her sisters and friends. She inhabits the State of Great Lakes, and wouldn’t want to live anywhere else—unless it meant she could have a baby penguin, in which case, she’d gladly move to the South Pole.<br />
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What about you, Spirit? Are you excited for <i>Live Without You</i>? Have you ordered it, yet?</h3>
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Volume II of <i>The Dreamworld Duology</i></h3>
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Invisible to the man she loves, Reeve Lennox fights to reclaim him from a dark world. </div>
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As her wedding day nears in Acarsaid, her betrothed Arden offers only his wayward soul and saucy tongue. At night she desperately tries to reach Bran, the young soldier of nightmarish Tenebris who holds her heart. However, her king insists that the realms of Tenebris and Acarsaid must remain separate, lest the evil wizard Rancore brutally conquer all. </div>
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But the dark magic of Tenebris defies mere distance. A war is coming, one only Reeve may be able to prevent, if she can reunite her family on opposing sides. </div>
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With two kingdoms at stake, Reeve must discover her strength and her family’s legacy before all is lost. Yet righting the wrongs of the past may require the sacrifice of her truest love.</div>
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Releasing March 26th, 2019</h3>
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<u><i>All That We See Or Seem</i> (Volume I of <i>The Dreamworld Duology</i>):</u></h4>
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Happy Saturday, Spirits! Today, I'm delighted to be spotlighting Jaye L. Knight and Tricia Mingerink's latest releases, as a part of their dual author tour!<br />
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About <i>Bitter Winter</i></h2>
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Book Five of <i>The Ilyon Chronicles</i></h3>
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Already struggling with a harsh winter and the threat of food shortage, a catastrophic event leaves those in the Landale camps reeling. Just when things couldn't get much worse, camp members fall ill with the same devastating sickness that’s sweeping across the country.<br />
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Determined to gain the cure, Jace sets off to Valcré. However, there are only two sources -- the queen, or a powerful gang of smugglers who have made the dangerous city their home. When Jace gains audience with the gang leader, he finds the price of the cure is steeper than any of them imagined, forcing him to make an impossible choice -- betray his conscience or let those he loves die.<br />
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About <i>Lacy</i></h2>
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A <i>Bitter Winter</i> Companion Novella</h3>
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The last thing Aaron ever envisioned was falling for a prostitute. Everything about it spells trouble. However, he can't help noticing the way her smile lights up when she sees him and how much brokenness she hides behind it. Neither can he ignore how desperately she needs rescue and protection.<br />
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When Lacy shares a life or death secret with him, Aaron is willing to risk everything to help her and to show her Elôm's love. Yet, such a choice could destroy his reputation and maybe even cost him his freedom.<br />
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About Jaye L. Knight</h2>
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Jaye L. Knight is an award-winning author, homeschool graduate, and shameless tea addict with a passion for Christian fantasy. Armed with an active imagination and love for adventure, Jaye weaves stories of truth, faith, and courage with the message that even in the deepest darkness, God's love shines as a light to offer hope. She has been penning stories since the age of eight and resides in the Northwoods of Wisconsin.<br />
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You can connect with Jaye on her <a href="http://www.jayelknight.com/">website</a>, <a href="http://jayelknight.blogspot.com/">blog</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/jayelknight">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/jayelknight">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/JayeLKnight">Etsy</a>.<br />
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About <i>Decree</i></h2>
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The <i>Blades of Acktar</i> Adventure Continues...</h3>
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Discover more of <i>The Blades of Acktar</i> in this collection of novellas and short stories.<br />
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<b>The Blades as They Should've Been --</b><br />
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A test and the Gathering of Nobles will decide Leith and Martyn's futures. Can they fight to become more than the Blades they were? Will Keevan accept the man who attempted to kill him as family?<br />
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When Martyn visits Surgis, his past seems determined to haunt him. Can he figure out how to forgive, especially when confronted with an enemy in need of his help? <br />
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About Tricia Mingerink</h2>
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Tricia Mingerink is a twenty-something, book-loving, horse-riding country girl. She lives in Michigan with her family and their pack of pets. When she isn't writing, she can be found pursuing backwoods adventures across the country.<br />
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You can connect with Tricia on her <a href="https://triciamingerink.com/">blog</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/triciamingerink">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/TriciaMingerink">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/triciamingerink/">Instagram</a>.<br />
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Share in the excitement of the release and enter to win a full signed set of <i>The Ilyon Chronicles</i> and <i>The Blades of Acktar</i>! (Giveaway is open to <b>US residents only.</b> Cannot be shipped internationally.)<br />
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Be sure to stop by each of the character chats (links in the blog tour schedule) for additional giveaways throughout the tour!<br />
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Tour Schedule</h2>
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<b>Friday – December 14 – Release Day for <i>Bitter Winter</i> & <i>Lacy</i>!</b><br />
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Book Review at <a href="http://novelsdragonsandwardrobedoors.blogspot.com/">Novels, Dragons, and Wardrobe Doors</a> <br />
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Author Interview & Book Reviews at <a href="http://jessicalooksagain.blogspot.com/">Jessica Looks Again</a><br />
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Book Reviews at <a href="http://themusicofastory.blogspot.com/">The Music of a Story</a> <br />
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Book Spotlight & Review at <a href="http://chosenbythepotter.blogspot.com/">Chosen by the Potter</a><br />
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Book Spotlight at <a href="https://todaybybryn.wordpress.com/">Time of the Immortals</a> <br />
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Character Chat #1 at <a href="https://www.ilyonchronicles.com/news-info">Ilyon Chronicles</a> <br />
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<b>Saturday – December 15</b><br />
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Book Reviews at <a href="https://thrivinghope.wordpress.com/">Thriving Hope</a> <br />
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Book Spotlight & Reviews at <a href="https://thefloridsword.blogspot.com/">The Writer's Song</a><br />
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Author Interview & Book Reviews at <a href="https://perfectlyquirkyineveryway.wordpress.com/">Perfectly Quirky In Every Way</a><br />
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Book Spotlight & Reviews at <a href="http://bethanyr4him.blogspot.com/">A Great God and Good Cocoa</a><br />
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Book Spotlight at <a href="https://the-book-sprite.blogspot.com/">The Book Sprite</a> <br />
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<b>Monday – December 17</b><br />
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Book Reviews by <a href="https://morganhuneke.blogspot.com/">Morgan Huneke</a><br />
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Book Spotlight at <a href="http://shantellemary.blogspot.com/">Between the Pages of This Bookish Life</a><br />
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Book Reviews at <a href="http://backingbooks.blogspot.com/">Backing Books</a> <br />
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Book Reviews at <a href="http://www.honeyrockhills.com/">Honey Rock Hills</a> <br />
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Book Reviews at <a href="http://www.tjsmusing.com/">TJ's Musing</a><br />
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Character Chat #2 by <a href="https://triciamingerink.com/">Tricia Mingerink</a><br />
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<b>Tuesday – December 18 – Release Day for <i>Decree</i>!</b><br />
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Book Spotlight at <a href="https://rufflesandgrace.com/">Ruffles and Grace</a> <br />
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Book Spotlight & Reviews at <a href="https://writtenrest.wordpress.com/">Resting Life </a><br />
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Author Interview & Book Reviews at <a href="http://knittedbygodsplan.blogspot.com/">Knitted by God’s Plan</a> <br />
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Book Reviews by <a href="http://sgwilloughby.com/blog/">S.G. Willoughby</a><br />
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Book Spotlight & Reviews at <a href="https://sarah-plainandaverage.blogspot.com/">Sarah Plain & Average</a><br />
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<b>Wednesday – December 19</b><br />
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Book Reviews at <a href="https://theartfulauthor.wordpress.com/">The Artful Author</a><br />
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Book Reviews by <a href="https://www.meagandavenport.com/blog/">Meagan Davenport</a><br />
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Author Interview & Book Reviews by <a href="http://briedonning.com/">Brie Donning</a><br />
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Author Interview & Book Spotlight at <a href="https://juliandaventrymemories.blogspot.com/">Saver of Memories</a><br />
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Character Chat #3 at <a href="https://www.ilyonchronicles.com/news-info">Ilyon Chronicles</a><br />
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<b>Thursday – December 20</b><br />
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Book Spotlight by <a href="http://sutorinohana.blogspot.com/">Sutori no Hana</a> <br />
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Book Reviews by <a href="https://kayleeskindofwrites.blogspot.com/">Kaylee's Kind of Writes</a> <br />
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Book Spotlight by <a href="https://mhelrich.com/category/blog-posts/">M.H. Elrich</a><br />
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Author Interview at <a href="http://elizabethkoetsier.com/blog/">The Ink Lizard</a><br />
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Book Spotlight & Review at <a href="http://bethanyr4him.blogspot.com/">A Great God and Good Cocoa</a><br />
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<b>Friday – December 21</b><br />
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Book Reviews at <a href="http://smylinggirl.blogspot.com/">Smyling Girl</a><br />
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Author Interview at <a href="https://dreams-dragons.blogspot.com/">Dreams and Dragons</a> <br />
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Book Review by <a href="https://faithblum.wordpress.com/">Faith Blum</a><br />
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Author Interview & Book Reviews at <a href="http://allisongracewrites.com/">Allison Grace Writes</a><br />
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Book Spotlight by <a href="https://hannahgaudetteauthor.wordpress.com/">Hannah Gaudette</a><br />
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Character Chat #4 by <a href="https://triciamingerink.com/">Tricia Mingerink</a><br />
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Blog Tour Wrap-Up by <a href="http://jayelknight.blogspot.com/">Jaye L. Knight</a><br />
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Are you a fan of <i>The Ilyon Chronicles</i> and/or <i>The Blades of Acktar</i>?</h3>
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Hello, Spirits! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! 😊 Today, I'm absolutely THRILLED to share my review of Faith Potts's latest release: <i>Behold</i>, a collection of military-themed Christmas novellas and short stories!<br />
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As soon as I found out Faith Potts was releasing a Christmas anthology, I. Was. ECSTATIC. I ADORED her previous releases, <i><a href="https://the-book-sprite.blogspot.com/2018/05/dandelion-dust-by-faith-l-potts-modern.html" target="_blank">Dandelion Dust</a></i> and <i><a href="https://the-book-sprite.blogspot.com/2018/07/love-needs-no-words-by-faith-l-potts.html" target="_blank">Love Needs No Words</a></i>, but a <i>Christmas </i>release?? From one of my most favorite contemporary authors EVER?? Um, ALL THE YES. 😍😍😍 So I signed up for the tour as soon as I could, and, on a chilly evening curled up in bed, I finally cracked this collection open. And oh, my friends, I'm so glad I did.<br />
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<u><i>Home for Christmas</i> // ★★★★★ 4.5 stars</u></h4>
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It's November, 1944 -- and Ruth Watkins has one wish this Christmas: to see her brother, MIA, safe and returned home. Then a wounded soldier, badly burned, appears at her hospital... could he be the answer she was looking for?<br />
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THIS STORY, YOU GUYSSSS. It was SO sweet. Ruth is such a determined character, and DOUG. DOUG, MY PRECIOUS CINNAMON ROLL. 😭💗💗 And Mary, too!<br />
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This novella was perfectly titled; and I think it captured the essence of the Bing Crosby song -- from the characters to the setting to the story -- just perfectly.<br />
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<u><i>Unexpected Blessing</i> // ★★★★☆ 4 stars</u></h4>
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Ash and Kaitlyn are orphans, but happy -- well, as happy as they can be: perfectly placed with a loving, Christian foster family, but missing their corporal brother nonetheless. But when a curtain falls at church on Christmas Eve, it seems their beloved sibling might finally return home.<br />
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<i>Unexpected Blessing</i> was short and sweet! Within just a few pages, Faith told a beaming story of tiredness, affection, and hope -- and the kind, familial love everyone ought to strive for.<br />
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<u><i>Christmas Homecoming</i> // </u><u>★★★★☆ 4 stars</u></h4>
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It's Christmas Eve, at the height of World War II, and Emma has three concerns in life. First, the well-being of her toddler and veteran husband. Second, her solider brother-in-law, for whom her whole family prays. Third... getting to her mother-in-law's holiday dinner in time.<br />
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Another short tale, <i>Christmas Homecoming </i>is a parable of trust. Emma's worry was relatable, and her abiding love for her husband and child were so sweet to uncover. And Jamison, Titus, and Molly were all so precious! <i>Christmas Homecoming</i> was a happy, darling little read. 😊<br />
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<u><i>What Matters</i> // </u><u>★★★★★ 4.5 stars</u></h4>
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Charity and her husband are going to see Charity's family this Christmas... and perhaps for the last time. But when a vehicle mishap delays their travels, a curious stranger teaches them the true meaning of home.<br />
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This was, without a doubt, the story I was most looking forward to. The sequel to <i>Dandelion Dust</i>, <i>What Matters</i> follows the lives of Charity and Ryder, newlywed. And OH MY GOODNESS Y'ALL, I /LOVED/ THIS. It was SO much fun to see Charity and Ryder again!<br />
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Practically perfect in every way, <i>What Matters</i> was everything I'd hoped for and more... although I certainly wouldn't mind another sequel, too! 😉<br />
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<i>Behold</i> was lovely. Heartwarming. Just wonderful. *happy-sighs* I can't wait for Faith's next book!<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">NOTE: I received a free ebook copy of <i>Behold</i> from the author, in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.</span><br />
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About the Book</h2>
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A Collection of Short Stories Honoring the Birth of the Savior</h3>
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From two siblings caught up in the harrowing days of World War II to separated foster children in the US...<br />
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From a memorable road trip across the southeast to the reunion of a war-torn family...<br />
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You'll be swept into the Christmas spirit with the endearing stories tucked inside these pages. The storylines range from family to romance to the bond of community, with settings scattered across America and beyond.<br />
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Behold the beauty of the Savior's birth with this gathering of stories that warm the soul and bless the heart.<br />
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About the Author</h2>
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Saved by God's grace, Faith Potts is a teenage writer and homeschool graduate, living with her family and beloved yellow labs in the North Carolina mountains. When she's not weaving stories, consuming large amounts of coffee, reading stacks of books, or studying American Sign Language, she can be found laughing harder than is healthy, daydreaming, and -- of course -- blowing dandelions.<br />
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Giveaway</h2>
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Enter below for a chance to win a copy of <i>Behold</i>!<br />
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Tour Schedule</h2>
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<b>Wednesday, December 5th</b><br />
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Brooklyne @ <a href="http://bensshowersofblessings.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Showers of Blessing</a> >> interview<br />
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Abigail McKenna @ <a href="https://novelsdragonsandwardrobedoors.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Novels, Dragons, and Wardrobe Doors</a> >> review<br />
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Victoria G. @ <a href="http://victoriasbooknook.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Victoria's Book Nook</a> >> spotlight & interview<br />
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Jana @ <a href="https://reviewsfromthestacks.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Reviews from the Stacks</a> >> spotlight & review & excerpt<br />
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Janelle @ <a href="https://rozandnellie.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Ramblings of a Bookworm</a> >> review<br />
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A. Kaylee @ <a href="http://kayleeskindofwrites.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kaylee's Kind of Writes</a> >> review & interview & excerpt<br />
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Kaitlyn Smith @ <a href="http://maidensformodesty.com/" target="_blank">Maidens for Modesty</a> >> review & excerpt<br />
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Hannah Marie @ <a href="http://silverlinedramblings.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Silver-Lined Ramblings</a> >> review<br />
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<b>Friday, December 7th (release day!)</b><br />
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Rebekah @ <a href="http://rebekahashleigh.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">RebekahAshleigh</a> >> review<br />
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Ryana Lynn Miller @ <a href="https://www.lifeofheritage.com/blog" target="_blank">Life of Heritage</a> >> review & interview<br />
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Rebekah Morris @ <a href="https://rsreadingroom.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rebekah's Reading Room</a> >> review & excerpt<br />
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Molly Anne @ <a href="http://qadash70.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Qadash - Set Apart, for Him</a> >> review<br />
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Angela Watts @ <a href="https://thepeculiarmessenger.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">The Peculiar Messenger</a> >> spotlight<br />
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Gracelyn @ <a href="https://gracelynbuckner.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Literatura</a> >> spotlight<br />
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Serethiel @ <a href="https://the-book-sprite.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Book Sprite </a>>> spotlight & review<br />
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Abigail @ <a href="https://bookslifeandchrist.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Books, Life, and Christ</a> >> spotlight & review<br />
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Have you read <i>Behold</i>? Which story was your favorite?</h3>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">~Serethiel</span>Serethielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15358392020480030030noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925355195161035667.post-81421581275856797502018-11-17T13:26:00.002-08:002018-12-03T19:05:40.790-08:00{Blog Tour, Guest Post, & Giveaway} A Royal Masquerade by Allison Tebo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello, Spirits! Today, I'm thrilled to feature Allison Tebo, author of <i>A Royal Masquerade</i>!<br />
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Book III of the <i>Tales of Ambia</i></h3>
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Burndee can barely tolerate the mischievous Prince Colin, but the two of them are invariably thrown together in a way that keeps them at one another’s throats. <br />
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A madcap and magical retelling of <i>The Goose Girl </i>from a unique perspective. <br />
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Guest Post from Allison Tebo: The Spiritual Themes of Fairytales: Finding Christ in <i>The Goose Girl</i></h2>
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<span style="color: #660000;">One of the reasons I love fairytales is because of the spiritual messages woven throughout them. No matter what the fairytale, you can always spot something deeper, something of Truth, inside them. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000;">To me, the theme of The Goose Girl is about identity -- a true identity versus a false identity. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000;">The princess in the tale is suffering under a lie that someone has told about her, that she is not really who she knows herself to be. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000;">Thousands upon thousands of people suffer under this curse every single day. They are held captive by what someone else has told them about themselves. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000;">We are all made in the image of God -- but so many refuse to embrace that identity. I am a Christian, a royal child of God Most High, and yet, so often, God's children live under a curse of false identity. We listen to the lies that Satan whispers to us and allow him to have power over us, forcing us to suffer under false ideas. We became a servant to the lies, instead of standing firm in our birthright and declaring that we are royal. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000;">The princess in the <i>Goose Girl</i> retelling has her identity ripped from her from a malicious interloper that is jealous of her identity and her destiny. Satan is jealous and furious at God's children -- there is no salvation for him -- and so he tries to steal our victory in Christ and weave a web of falsity around us. You're a failure. You're not good enough. You're not special. Nobody has this problem but you. You're ugly, you're unlovable, youire untalented. And on and on it goes. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000;">But like the princess in the tale, we are given a special charm that will protect us as long as we wear it -- the Bible. Armed with Scripture, we can fight off any lie that tries to attach itself to us. The word of the Lord is sharper than a two-edged sword, and can send any attack to flight. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000;">But sometimes the attacks persist. Sometimes, we forget to use the weapons that God has left us with. What happens then? We suffer more, but by God's grace, even when we embrace the lie about ourselves, His stamp is still evident, His truth still fights to get out. Even though we often exude an identity other than His -- there is a seed or truth in our hearts that the world sees and cannot deny.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000;">In <i>The Goose Girl</i>, as the princess struggles through her false identity as a goose herder, a young lad named Conrad recognizes that there is something different about her, something that does not correlate with the rags, something he can’t understand.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000;">The world often doesn't know what they see in us. Some are drawn to the truth inside us and wish to be a part of that royal identity. Some, like Conrad, grow angry and abusive -- but they still cannot deny that there is something inexplicable about us, some hidden power. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000;">But the seed isn't enough for us to break free -- we need even more help. We need someone to pull us out of the lie. How fortunate for us, that we have a rescuer. There is a prince that knows who we really are. The king in <i>The Goose Girl</i> recognizes his true love despite the deceit -- and claims her as his bride. This is what Christ does for us. Despite the lies that surround us, despite the rags we are clothed in, God's children cannot escape His love.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000;"><i>The Goose Girl</i> encourages me to remember that no matter what label someone might apply to me (positive or negative) no matter how many times I stumble and cling to something else besides Christ -- that the King will come to rescue me. He invites me to confess and then He claims me and reminds me of my true identity. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000;">No cheers and no jeers should ever move me from this bedrock -- that I am God's child, and no matter what the circumstances, no matter what lies are thrown at me, I should act like the daughter of the King.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000;">My identity should be solely based in the fact that I belong to Christ and I am a daughter of God. No other modifier can compete with this identity. Not my job, not my hobbies, not my denomination or my diet or my appearance -- just Christ. Christ is the beginning and the end. He is who I am. My identity is not my failures, my sin, my inadequacies or my fears -- it is the love of God the Father, that surpasses all understanding. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000;"><i>The Goose Girl</i> shows us that there is a way out -- we don't have to live entrapped in a false identity. We merely need to hold onto the truth inside us, and run to the one who loves us for salvation. Draw close to the King, and He will draw close to you... and that is the best ending of all.</span></div>
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Tour Schedule</h2>
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Hannah: Spotlight<br />
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<a href="https://bookslifeandchrist.wordpress.com/">https://bookslifeandchrist.wordpress.com</a><br />
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<a href="https://iamcharlesbakerharris.wordpress.com/">https://iamcharlesbakerharris.wordpress.com/</a><br />
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<a href="https://classicsandcraziness.wordpress.com/">https://classicsandcraziness.wordpress.com/</a><br />
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Deborah: Review<br />
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<a href="http://www.jessicagreyson.com/2018/09/little-books-big-releases.html">http://www.jessicagreyson.com/2018/09/little-books-big-releases.html</a><br />
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<a href="https://gracelynbuckner.wordpress.com/blog/">https://gracelynbuckner.wordpress.com/blog/</a><br />
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<a href="https://literatureapproved.com/">https://literatureapproved.com/</a><br />
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<a href="https://the-book-sprite.blogspot.com/">https://the-book-sprite.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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Victoria: Spotlight<br />
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<a href="https://rufflesandgrace.com/">https://rufflesandgrace.com/</a><br />
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Liv K. Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04181127343729085264noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925355195161035667.post-30889400158716305632018-11-06T07:00:00.000-08:002018-12-03T19:07:58.242-08:00{Cover Reveal} Rothana by Sarah Delena White<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Volume II of <i>The Star-Fae Trilogy</i></h3>
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Sylvie Imanthiya is desperate to lead Faerie well and deepen the bond with her husband, former king Taylan Ashkalabek. But all hope of that vanishes when the Winter Solstice ceremony ends in disaster, stranding her and Taylan in the Deathrealm, and stripping the kingdom from her.<br />
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Liv K. Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04181127343729085264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925355195161035667.post-36821900575641944872018-10-27T09:47:00.001-07:002018-12-03T19:08:03.943-08:00{Cover Reveal} Stars & Soul by Rosalie ValentineHello, Spirits! Today, I'm thrilled to be a part of the cover reveal team for Rosalie Valentine's debut release, <i>Stars & Soul</i>! Without further ado...<br />
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Liv K. Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04181127343729085264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925355195161035667.post-23085551645893195712018-10-23T07:00:00.000-07:002018-12-03T19:08:14.052-08:00{Blog Tour & Guest Post} Fairyeater by Pam Halter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello, lovely Spirits! Today, I'm delighted to feature author Pam Halter and a peek at <i>Fairyeater</i>, her debut YA release!<br />
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About the Book</h2>
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Book I of <i>The Fairy Guardian Chronicles</i></h3>
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A fairy-eating witch.</h4>
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An awakening dark lord.</h4>
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All fifteen-year-old Akeela has ever wanted is an ordinary family who will love her. But the only mother she has ever known is the old hag, Krezma, who berates her night and day. Why did the old woman even take her in?<br />
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A secret that the witch, Tzmet, hunts for night and day, drying and eating fairies for the power they contain. When Akeela discovers her fate lies in being the next Fairy Guardian, all hope for an ordinary life dissipates like the dreams they were. She must protect the fairies from the witch -- and an even darker power that threatens them all.</div>
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Akeela is unwillingly thrust into an adventure that will not end until she decides to accept her fate and give up on her dream.</div>
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Guest Post: Researching Fairies</h2>
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Now, I'm proud to present Pam Halter on researching fairies!<br />
<span style="color: #274e13;"><br />Writers must answer all sorts of questions before starting to write a story. It always leads into research, which we either love or hate. Me, I love research! I have to keep a check on myself, though, because it’s real easy to go from one interesting thing to another, and before you know it, you’ve spent three hours reading about rocks when you were first researching flowers. Haha!<br /><br />So, when I decided to develop the story, I searched for books about fairies. I wanted to use them, but I also wanted to be original. I found this fabulous book, <i>Good Faeries, Bad Faeries</i> (Brian Froud) which is loaded with incredible artwork and also lots of description of all sorts of fey creatures. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><br />The book itself is unique, half of it is devoted to "good" fey, then you turn it upside down to read about the "bad" fey. And yeah, the bad ones tend to be comfortable in their skin. Literally. <br /><br />I read the WHOLE thing -- every word. And I decided on fairies of the four elements, although I did add an element with the Moondancers, who are fairies of the Spirit Realm.<br /><br />Here's a little of what I found on the four elements:</span></div>
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<br /><i>These fairies live deep in the earth, in rocks and roots, in hills and barrows, in caves, quarries and mine shafts. They are known to be able to swim through solid earth as easily as fish can swim through water.<br /><br />Tree spirits are rooted in the earth elements, as are all brownies, goblins and pixies, who make their home among tree roots.<br /><br />Earth fairies are a spiritual force of nature, reflecting its power, its moods and its cycles.</i><br /></span><br />
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<br /><i>Water spirits can be found in lakes, rivers, pools, springs, wells, fountains, raindrops, teardrops and the ocean's edge. They especially love running water in the form of bubbling springs and waterfalls -- but any running water can prove to be the particular haunt of fairies. Crossing over or through running water is a well-known method of entering their realm.</i><br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;">
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<br /><i>Fire fairies come with a variety of names and shapes: salamanders, fire feys, fire drakes, drakes, drachen, and draks. They travel through the air as burning sparks or fiery streaks of intense light. When they pass they leave an unpleasant odor of sulfur behind. Fire fairies make excellent workers in a farmyard, workshop, kennel or stable. They will bring wealth to their masters, collecting gifts and gold from the world. But these fairies are volatile by nature, demanding prompt and proper gratitude.</i><br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;">
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<br /><i>Air is the element of all winged fairies, whose energies are subtle, quick and fluid. Winged fairies are creatures of aspiration and transcendence, flying between the worlds, between heaven and earth, between the body and soul.<br /><br />All storms and winds are associated with air spirits, from the gentle breezes caused by fairy puffs on the isle of Man to the great destructive powers of Arabic monsoons caused by and angry jinn.<br /><br />Whirlwinds are sometimes made by the passing of whole troops of fairies.</i><br /><br />I decided to not use any other name but fairy, and I tweaked the information so I could give each element group a job.<br /><br />Here are the basics:<br /><br />Earth fairies bless and keep the earth and plants. They can disguise themselves as bees and butterflies.</span></div>
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<br />Air fairies are invisible. They bring fresh air and form whirlwinds, and if they desire, they appear as hummingbirds. Although it's rare they do so.<br /><br />In <i>Fairyeater</i>, the power of the earth fairies is most important. When Riss'aird's ashes were scattered after the spell backfired, they settled into the ground. To prevent him from regenerating, the earth fairies sow goodness into the ground, keeping them unformed and asleep. This is why Tzmet targets them first by poisoning the Earth Fountain. She wants to diminish their power so her father can regenerate.</span></div>
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Oh my goodness, <i>Fairyeater</i> sounds so unique and immersive! I can't wait to read it, Pam! 😍<br />
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About the Author</h2>
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Pam Halter has been a children's book author since 1995. The first book in her <i>Willoughby and Friends </i>series, <i>Willoughby and the Terribly Itchy Itch</i>, won the 2018 Realm Award in the children's category, and she also received a Reader's Choice Award in 2015 for her short story, <i>Tick Tock</i>, in the <i>Realmscapes</i> anthology. <i>Fairyeater </i>is her first fantasy novel. She lives in south Jersey, deep in farmland, and enjoys long walks on country roads where she discovers fairy homes, emerging dragons, and trees eating wood gnomes.<br />
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Eeee! Congratulations on your upcoming release, Pam! I'm so excited to read it! 😍😍😍</div>
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Spirits, have you pre-ordered <i>Fairyeater</i>, yet?</h4>
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Hello, Spirits! I hope you're off to a wonderful Sunday, thus far! 😊 Today, I'm delighted to share the work of artist Ink-Blotted Beka, who's launched a wonderful new Instagram and Facebook -- <i>and</i> takes commissions! But more about that, later. 😉 First, here's some of the work she's done...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Starflower</i> (Anne Elisabeth Stengl) title character fan-art.</td></tr>
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Beka hails from the Great White North (a.k.a. Canada), where she reads, dreams, and doodles away. She loves bringing characters from the written page to the visual eye, and dabbles in pencil and coloured pencil and the occasional watercolor. Her dream is to one day get into digital art and save some trees.<br />
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<a href="http://annie-louise-twitchell.blogspot.com/">Anne Louise Twitchell - Spotlight</a><br />
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<a href="https://tammylash.wordpress.com/">Tammy Lash - Spotlight</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.dragonpenpress.com/">Savannah J. - Spotlight</a><br />
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<a href="http://jenelleschmidt.com/"> Jenelle Schmidt - Spotligh</a>t<br />
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<a href="https://inkcalamities.blogspot.com/">Skye - Spotlight</a><br />
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<a href="https://iamcharlesbakerharris.wordpress.com/">Katie Hanna - Spotlight</a><br />
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<a href="http://flashfloodtypist.wordpress.com/">Rebkah DeVall - Spotlight</a><br />
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<a href="http://metaphoricalcello.wordpress.com/">Elizabeth Brown - Interview</a><br />
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<a href="https://asouthernbellewithstoriestotell.wordpress.com/">Penny Wood - Interview</a><br />
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<a href="https://franlaniado.wordpress.com/blog/">Fran Laniado - Interview</a><br />
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<a href="https://proclaiminghisexcellencies2910.wordpress.com/">Grace Maples - Spotlight</a><br />
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<a href="https://the-book-sprite.blogspot.com/">Serethiel - Spotlight</a><br />
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<a href="http://annmariepavese.com/category/just-a-glimpse/">Ann Marie Pavese - Spotlight</a><br />
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Congratulations, Beka! I'm so excited for you and this thrilling new venture!<br />
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Spirits! Have <i>you</i> entered the giveaway?</h4>
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Hello, Spirits! Today, I'm positively THRILLED to reveal the cover for Bethany A. Jennings's new release, <i>Severed Veil</i>, coming October 27th, 2018!<br />
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A dream-traveling boy haunted by a broken girl. A cursed warrior, weary of bloodshed. A princess who battles dragons in an enchanted slumber. A treacherous graveyard in the stars.<br />
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From Bethany A. Jennings -- author of <i>Threadbare</i> and <i>Dragon Lyric</i> -- come twelve mesmerizing short works of poetry and prose that boldly pierce the shadows. Severed Veil contains a selection of fantasy, sci-fi, and poetry, including <i>Dreamskip</i>, the winner of an honorable mention from the Writers of the Future Contest in 2018.<br />
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Illustrated with ethereal pencil sketches by artist Julia Busko, these tales dance on the delicate rift between life and death, waking and dreams.<br />
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About the Author</h2>
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Bethany A. Jennings is a YA fantasy author, a sandwich aficionado, and forever a night owl. She is endlessly passionate about the power of fiction to shape hearts and cultures and unveil hidden realities. Born in sunny SoCal, Bethany now lives in New England with her husband, four kids, zero pets, and a large and growing collection of imaginary friends.<br />
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Anastasia "Nastya" Romanov was given a single mission: to smuggle an ancient spell into her suitcase on her way to exile in Siberia. It might be her family's only salvation. But the leader of the Bolshevik army is after them... and he's hunted Romanov before.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">~Serethiel</span>Liv K. Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04181127343729085264noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925355195161035667.post-10287834714703343972018-09-22T09:20:00.003-07:002018-12-03T19:09:11.470-08:00{Second Edition Cover Reveal} Never to Live by Just B. JordanHello, Spirits! Today, I'm thrilled to share the second edition cover for Just B. Jordan's debut novel, <i>Never to Live</i>!<br />
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I was ecstatic when Rachel first announced <i>Dancing & Doughnuts</i> as her 2018 release. Having been a fan of <i>Cloaked</i> (as well as a more recent reader of <i>Five Magic Spindles: the Man on the Buckskin Horse</i> and <i>No Match for a Good Story</i>), I long ago decided that Rachel Kovaciny made her mark on my list of favorite authors. And, although I didn't enjoy <i>Dancing & Doughnuts</i> quite as much as her other tales, it still made for an enjoyable read. 🙂</div>
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Fifty dollars just for asking a few questions? Jedediah Jones figures it must be his lucky day. What dancing and doughnuts have to do with anything, he neither knows nor cares. He's only interested in earning that money so he can finally eat something other than the apples he's been living off for days. Once his stomach and his pockets are filled again, he plans to move on. <br />
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Born only a few miles from where Jesse James robbed his first train, Rachel Kovaciny has loved the Old West all her life. She now lives in Virginia with her husband and their three homeschooled children. In her free time, Rachel writes for the online magazine<i> Femnista</i>, reads, bakes, blogs, watches movies, and daydreams.</div>
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Hello, Spirits! Today, I'm happy to be a part (and share my review!) of Victoria Lynn's latest release<u>,</u> <i>When Beauty Blooms.</i><br />
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<b>"Beauty blooms when you are true to who God created you to be."</b></div>
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When I learned that Victoria Lynn's next release would be about a young woman in Enlightenment England who struggles with social anxiety, I knew it was something I'd want to read. As someone who battles hints of anxiety herself, Victoria's new story was I tale I just <i>had</i> to explore! And I was not in the least disappointed.<br />
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Marjorie Kirk feels hopeless. Neglected by her family and possessing little in the way of looks, she struggles to find her place in society. She's an outcast, and the world has little to offer... until she meets the young local minister, and embarks on a journey of friendship, self-discovery... and even a touch of romance.<br />
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Y'all, this was sweet! Marjorie's kindness and societal exploration and Miss Claire's encouragement were endearing. And the minister! *smiles* His budding relationship with Marjorie was charming.<br />
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<i>When Beauty Blooms</i> makes for a sweet, short little tale of overcoming anxiety, finding your place in the world, and accepting God's chosen path for you. To anyone who's ever felt unnoticed or unimportant, this is a story I recommend!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">NOTE: I received a free ebook copy of <i>When Beauty Blooms</i> from the publisher, in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.</span><br />
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Marjorie Kirk is a woman with no fortune, no prospects, no family, and no skills. Or so she thinks. She is awkward, shy, and the farthest thing from any semblance of a society lady. <br />
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Victoria Lynn is in her twenties and if she's not writing, she is probably sewing, singing, playing the piano, washing dishes, creating something with her hands, or learning something new. She has a passion for serving her Creator, encouraging others, and being creative. She blogs at <a href="http://www.rufflesandgrace.com/">www.rufflesandgrace.com</a> about writing, fashion, modesty, her walk with God, and life. She lives in Michigan with her parents and eight siblings.<br />
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Michaela Bush // Spotlight // <a href="http://tangledupinwriting.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">tangledupinwriting.blogspot.com </a><br />
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Serethiel // Review // <a href="https://the-book-sprite.blogspot.com/">https://the-book-sprite.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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Kaylee // Review // <a href="http://kayleeskindofwrites.blogspot.com/">kayleeskindofwrites.blogspot.com</a><br />
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Giana // Interview // <a href="http://giannaandgemini.wordpress.com/">giannaandgemini.wordpress.com</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">~Serethiel</span>Liv K. Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04181127343729085264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925355195161035667.post-77032430839491125622018-08-07T07:00:00.000-07:002019-02-16T18:53:07.129-08:00{Blog Tour, Book Trailer, & Interview} Fairest Son by H.S.J. WilliamsHappy Tuesday, Spirits! Today, I'm absolutely ecstatic to be a part of the launch tour for H.S.J. Williams's first release, <i>Fairest Son</i>!<br />
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<b>A <i>Snow White</i> Retelling</b></div>
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The Fair and Foul courts of the fey folk have long yearned for one to bring them together in peace, but hopes are dashed when the fairest prince and the prophecy concerning him are laid to ruin. Burdened with shame and sorrow, the prince flees to the cold mountains far above the forests and lochs with nothing but animals and goblins for company.<br />
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Welcome to <i>The Book Sprite</i>, Hannah! I’m so thrilled to have you here -- and for <i>Fairest Son</i> to release!! *squeals* First off, would you mind introducing yourself and your story?<br />
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<span style="color: #660000;">Thank you for having me, Serethiel! I am quite thrilled as well! Well, my author name is H.S.J. Williams and I have recently released my first novella, <i>Fairest Son</i>. It is a gender-swap retelling of <i>Snow White</i> set in Celtic faerie courts and featuring a maimed prince, a secretive huntress, and several grouchy goblins.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000;">Just ONE? That's hardly fair. I would like a whole assortment, if you please. But if I must choose, it would be Anne Elisabeth Stengl because she is the author I have the closest relationship with, she writes my very favorite books, and she is in many ways the one who inspired <i>Fairest Son</i>'s conception. We would have a lovely time chatting about books, kitties, and art.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000;">The tale of <i>Fairest Son</i> is about beauty, true beauty. In a world of faeries where appearances are taken so highly, it is important to remember that the most beautiful people are those with the kindest and most giving hearts. Knowing people for who they are, not what they look like.</span><br />
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Once readers have read (and adored!) <i>Fairest Son</i>, what books would you recommend they start, next?<br />
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<span style="color: #660000;">Of course! If you enjoy darker faerie worlds with deep messages, I recommend <i>Tales of Goldstone Wood</i>. I would also recommend <i>An Enchantment of Ravens</i>, but only to older readers who are aware it contains some language and one descriptive kissing scene. For those just want more fairytale retellings, I highly suggest the books by Melanie Cellier!</span><br />
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Thank you so much for your time, Hannah! It's been a pleasure chatting with you! 😊 Before you go, is there anything you can share with us about your next release?<br />
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<span style="color: #660000;">Of course! While <i>Fairest Son</i> is a standalone short story, I have been working for years on a much larger series set in world of reclusive elves, aspiring humans, and dangerous folk of all kinds. It is a vast story of redemption, and it will begin with <i>Moonscript</i>. I do not have a release estimate yet, but it draws ever closer with each day. 😉</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixd29iMin4414X-OZzowmplp9MgQADnxngkWtdgpVh1TV_u-bD0rmyB0qdVa2wOZaqeyMOo-Sp0xoYEkvQsFbMwE2E222k-g9O2NABdi9d8ybHJ9w2ex0EWnUPxe1iVo6C8mso0fHDrxrl/s1600/Author+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixd29iMin4414X-OZzowmplp9MgQADnxngkWtdgpVh1TV_u-bD0rmyB0qdVa2wOZaqeyMOo-Sp0xoYEkvQsFbMwE2E222k-g9O2NABdi9d8ybHJ9w2ex0EWnUPxe1iVo6C8mso0fHDrxrl/s200/Author+1.jpg" width="200" /></a>From the beginning, H.S.J. Williams has loved stories and all the forms they take. Whether with word, art, or costume, she has always been fascinated with the magic of imagination. She lives in a real fantastical kingdom, the beautiful Pacific Northwest, with her very own array of animal friends and royally loving family. Williams taught Fantasy Illustration at <a href="http://www.msoaonline.com/">MSOA</a>. She may also be a part-time elf.<br />
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Irina Plachkova is an acclaimed artist, freelance illustrator, and fashion designer, better known as PhantomRin. You can find more of her work at <a href="http://phantomrin.tumblr.com/">phantomrin.tumblr.com</a>.<br />
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<b>Fourteen years ago, Shay Williams fell for a guy. Now, he's back in her life -- and with a shocking revelation.</b></div>
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Last October, I had the pleasure of reading/reviewing Faith L. Potts's debut novella, <i><a href="https://the-book-sprite.blogspot.com/2018/05/dandelion-dust-by-faith-l-potts-modern.html" target="_blank">Dandelion Dust</a></i>. Clean, sweet, and wholesome -- with a clear message on top -- it made for a heartwrenching (but AMAZING 😍) read. So when January rolled around and Faith announced <i>Love Needs No Words</i> as her second release, I knew I had to read it.<br />
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Shay Williams's life is simple. Home for the summer, she spends her days working the cash register at a local diner -- and it's there she is reunited with her childhood crush: Daniel Rogers, now left mute by a tragic accident.<br />
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This story... *happy-sighs* It was so sweet. 😊 Shay was so honest and considerate, and Daniel was so kind and SUCH A PRECIOUS CINNAMON ROLL YOU GUYSSS (but, I would like to second <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2251386506?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1" target="_blank">Ivie @ <i>Ivie Writes</i></a> and note that, though a cinnamon roll he may be, a determined and accomplished one he is! 😉). Plus, the theme of acceptance and the portrayal of disabilities... YES. I approve. 💞<br />
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Though I didn't enjoy this book <i>quite</i> as much as <i>Dandelion Dust</i>, it still made for a lovely, satisfying read. I can't wait to dive into (and learn more about!) Faith's next release! 💗<br />
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<b>You may want to know:</b> I misplaced my notes on this one. *hides* 🙈 <i>But,</i> I do recall some bullying and, of course, a light romance. This was a very clean read, and one I'd most likely recommend to almost any age group!<br />
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NOTE: I received a free ebook copy of <i>Love Needs No Words </i>from the author, in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">~Serethiel</span>Liv K. Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04181127343729085264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925355195161035667.post-71503612161977797012018-07-19T07:00:00.000-07:002018-12-03T19:10:07.382-08:00{Relaunch Tour} The Reluctant Godfather by Allison Tebo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Good morning, Spirits! Today, I'm thrilled to take part in the relaunch tour for Allison Tebo's debut release, <i>The Reluctant Godfather</i>!<br />
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Book One of the <i>Tales of Ambia</i></h2>
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Burndee is a young and cantankerous fairy godfather who would rather bake cakes than help humans. A disgrace to the fairy order, Burndee has only two wards entrusted to his care... a cinder girl and a charming prince. <br />
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The debut novella from Allison Tebo, <i>The Reluctant Godfather</i> is a new addition to the charming fairy tale tradition of Cameron Dokey and K.M. Shea. <br />
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Allison Tebo is a Christian author in her mid-twenties who loves to write fiction in every genre. It is her goal to write fiction that appeals to many different kinds of people by writing clean, classic fun. Her desire is to provide quality stories for every age to enjoy.<br />
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Tour Schedule</h3>
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<b>Sunday, July 15th:</b><br />
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Introduction // Kellyn Roth @ <a href="https://kellynroth.blog/">Reveries</a><br />
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Review // Olivia R. @ <a href="http://meanwhileinrivendell.blogspot.com/">Meanwhile, in Rivendell ...</a><br />
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Book Spotlight // Gabriellyn @ <a href="https://pageturnersweb.wordpress.com/">PageTurners</a><br />
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Review & Author Interview // Megan @ <a href="http://countingyourblessingsonebyone.blogspot.com/">Counting Your Blessings One by One</a><br />
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Review & Author Interview // Chloe @ <a href="https://purelybyfaithreviews.wordpress.com/">Purely by Faith</a><br />
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Author Interview // <a href="http://blog.kimiawood.com/">Kimia Wood Blog</a><br />
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Book Spotlight // Serethiel @ <a href="https://the-book-sprite.blogspot.com/">The Book Sprite</a><br />
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Book Spotlight // Angela R. Watts @ <a href="http://thepeculiarmessenger.wordpress.com/">The Peculiar Messenger</a><br />
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Author Interview & Book Spotlight // Victoria Lynn @ <a href="http://www.rufflesandgrace.com/">Ruffles and Grace</a><br />
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Review // <a href="http://blog.kimiawood.com/">Kimia Wood Blog</a><br />
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Book Spotlight // Hannah @ <a href="https://www.hsjwilliams.com/blog/">H.S.J. Williams</a><br />
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Review // Rayleigh @ <a href="http://literatureapproved.com/">Literature Approved</a><br />
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Author Interview // Medomfo @ <a href="http://www.writingsfromagodgirl.wordpress.com/">Writings From a God Girl</a><br />
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Character Interview // Angela R. Watts @ <a href="http://thepeculiarmessenger.wordpress.com/">The Peculiar Messenger</a><br />
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Review // <a href="http://jessicagreyson.com/">Jessica Greyson</a><br />
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Review // Gracelyn Buckner @ <a href="http://gracelynbuckner.wordpress.com/">Literatura</a><br />
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Book Spotlight // Erika Mathews @ <a href="http://writtenrest.wordpress.com/">Resting Life</a><br />
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Wrap-up // Kellyn Roth @ <a href="http://kellynroth.blog/">Reveries</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">~Serethiel</span>Liv K. Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04181127343729085264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925355195161035667.post-80540431587544214402018-07-14T07:00:00.000-07:002018-12-03T19:10:24.025-08:00{Blog Tour, Guest Post, & Giveaway} Worlds Beneath by K.A. Emmons<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Saturday, Spirits! Today, I'm delighted to share <i>Worlds Beneath </i>-- a new book from indie author K.A. Emmons!<br />
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Book Two of <i>The Blood Race</i> Series</h2>
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<b>I used to think that seeing was believing, but now, as I struggle to stay alive below the ravine, I begin to realize that -- good or bad -- I will see whatever I believe.</b></div>
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"Who are you, Icarus, that the earth opens its mouth to receive your blood?" Sensei's words were my last thoughts before I fell into the bottomless ravine, plunging toward my own death, and bringing about Hawk's at the same time. Or so I thought.<br />
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I woke up underwater. I awoke in a strange and unfamiliar world, filled with maze-like forest, shadows, and nightmares seemingly as vivid and dangerous as reality. I had no idea who I was, or how I got there -- I couldn't remember anything, until I remembered her: Hawk. The other half of my soul.<br />
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I knew that in order for her to stay alive, I had to survive and find a way out. But that's easier said than done when you're trapped in a realm as deadly as your every thought -- and dominated by a hierarchy of ravenous wolf packs.<br />
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Alerted by a dream, I realize that Hawk has left the Dimension to come find me. For an instant, I rediscover hope. But that hope quickly burns to ash when I realize that we may not be the only ones down here. Someone else with a thirst for her blood may have survived the fall too. And I may have just lured her right into the jaws of a predator even fiercer than the wolves.<br />
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Book I: <i>The Blood Race</i>: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Race-K-Emmons/dp/1521963304/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1529423585&sr=8-1&keywords=the+blood+race+ka+emmons" target="_blank">Amazon</a> // <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35858210-the-blood-race" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></div>
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I have always said that books are like children; each is different, and each has its own personality. The writing process for me, is a different journey each time and with each new book. Each time I sit down at the desk in the morning with my cup of coffee, I don't have a map or a plan, or a binder full of notes (though there is nothing wrong with that).<br />
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I ask to be shown; I ask to be moved and overwhelmed by a story that will change me for the better and make my heart like the moon -- full of craters from meteors, except each meteor is a story.<br />
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My sister calls me a pantser. I don't plan much of anything -- in writing or life. I ask to be led. I ask to be guided, and then I wait and see what happens. Because life is exciting, is it not?! Like a good story, it's full of purpose and meaning and twists and turns. It requires that we slow down and savor in order to truly enjoy the journey. And honestly, that's the best word I can think of that embodies the writing process for me:<br />
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And there is no destination other than truth. And truth is an everyday discovery.<br />
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So whether you're a plotter or a pantser, leave room for that discovery. Give yourself permission to loosen your grip. Relax... this is the best part of writing a book -- the journey of actually writing it! Discovering the meaning behind each word, scene, and character. And through this discovery, may you find a beautiful arc that bends towards the truth. <br />
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Don't feel the need to take every single piece of advice you receive or have your entire story figured out before you even begin... leave room for adventure, for wonder, and for exploration. Leave room for the truth to be revealed and discovered. <br />
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<b>There is no right or wrong to writing: write what's in your heart. Write what you're passionate about.</b> There's a beautiful phrase: raison d'être -- and it means "the most important reason or purpose for someone or something's existence."<br />
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I'm a firm believer that each and every one of us have a raison d'être -- we all have a big, beautiful purpose -- a reason we exist. And as creators, everything we create should have a purpose -- a REASON, too. <b>So listen to your heart, listen to that still small voice of truth, and follow it through your story. Let it weave into your prose, and let it infect your characters.</b><br />
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So next time you sit down to write and work through your own process, I hope you find meaning and truth, and purpose and <i>life.</i> And when your readers sit down with your book in their hands? <br />
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I hope they find the same thing.<br />
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About the Author</h3>
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When she's not hermiting away in her colorfully-painted home office writing her next science fiction, passionate storyteller and adventurer Kate Emmons is probably on the road for a surf or hiking trip, listening to vinyls, or going for a power run. Emmons's debut novel, <i>The Blood Race</i>, is the first book in her YA science fiction / fantasy thriller series. Get connected with Kate on your favorite social platform, and be sure to check out <a href="http://kaemmons.com/" target="_blank">her website</a>!<br />
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Liv K. Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04181127343729085264noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925355195161035667.post-68656480815223656272018-07-12T07:00:00.000-07:002018-12-03T19:10:36.796-08:00{Cover Reveal} Spicebringer by H.L. BurkeHello, Spirits! I hope you're off to a lovely Thursday! Today, I'm glad to share the cover for H.L. Burke's upcoming release, <i>Spicebringer</i>...<br />
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All her life, Niya's known she will die young from the fatal rasp. She survives only with the aid of vitrisar spice and a magical, curmudgeonly fire salamander named Alk. Then an ambitious princess burns down the vitrisar grove in an effort to steal Alk so she can claim her rightful throne. Joined by Jayesh, a disgraced monk, Niya and Alk must flee to the faraway Hidden Temple with the last vitrisar plant, or all who suffer from the rasp will perish.<br />
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But even as Niya's frustration and banter with Jayesh deepen to affection, the rasp is stealing away her breath and life. <br />
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For a girl with limited time and a crippling quest, love may be more painful than death.<br />
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Born in a small town in north central Oregon, H.L. Burke spent most of her childhood around trees and farm animals and was always accompanied by a book. Growing up with epic heroes from Middle Earth and Narnia keeping her company, she also became an incurable romantic. <br />
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An addictive personality, she jumped from one fandom to another, being at times completely obsessed with various books, movies, or television series (<i>Lord of the Rings</i>, <i>Star Wars</i>, and <i>Star Trek</i> all took their turns), but she has grown to be what she considers a well-rounded connoisseur of geek culture. <br />
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Married to her high school crush who is now a US Marine, she has moved multiple times in her adult life but believes that home is wherever her husband, two daughters, and pets are.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">~Serethiel</span>Liv K. Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04181127343729085264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925355195161035667.post-49657896689990179202018-07-07T07:00:00.000-07:002018-12-03T19:10:52.707-08:00{Blog Tour, Guest Post, & Giveaway} Renegade Skyfarer by R.J. Metcalf<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello, Spirits! Today, I'm thrilled to feature R.J. Metcalf and her debut novel, <i>Renegade Skyfarer</i>!<br />
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Volume One of the<i> Stones of Terrene Chronicles</i></h2>
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The airship crew saved Ben's life from a dragon, of all things.<br />
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When Ben wakes up, he has no memory of his family, his home, or how he got to this strange world. All he knows is what his new crew members tell him: the magical Barrier that protects their land is weakening. Unless they find the artifact that can repair it, all of Terrene will be destroyed and enslaved by the enemies beyond.<br />
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But when Ben suspects that danger may lurk closer than dragons or sky pirates, he has to decide: stay and fight with the airship crew, or focus on regaining his lost memory? If he leaves, he risks losing his newfound friends -- but if he stays, he might never return home.<br />
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<b>Welcome to Terrene -- where dragons exist, the past haunts, and magic is no myth.</b></div>
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First, you must know that the entire story of the series actually originated with my brilliant husband, Mike. He'd talked about this world and these characters, and how this person would do this or that, and how it'd lead to this occurrence, and so on and so forth. I thought the world sounded amazing, and I wanted to dive into it, but we both thought writing such a thing would be an endeavor for a few decades from now. You know -- when retired, the kids are out of the house, and there's "free time."<br />
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Well. I met <a href="https://jamiesfoley.com/" target="_blank">Jamie Foley</a> online through her beta reading callout, and I'm sure the Lord chuckled at Mike's and my misguided concepts of waiting to write. The moment Jamie sniffed out that we had a story in our heads and hearts, she lovingly pushed as only a Texan can, and urged us to start writing. Now. Today. Ten seconds ago. (If you've never met Jamie, know that she is relentless when she knows something good is up.)<br />
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It really didn't take her long to convince us. But then came the difficult question. How to write it? Mike is the idea man. He thinks of all the big pieces that need to fit together, how one event will lead to the next, and making sure there's no plot holes to be found. He forms the skeleton, if you will. For each book, we'll discuss what needs to happen for the plot, what certain characters will or won't be doing, any unknowns (because characters have a mind of their own), and make sure we're on the same page. After we hash all that out, Mike will write a long, multi-page synopsis, then hand it over to me for the actual writing.<br />
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I'll take the synopsis and look it over, sometimes rearranging events or point-of-view chapters for better flow of the plot, and then I'll write out a list of chapters based on who's POV, what's happening in the chapter, and what direction it needs to go in. Then comes the pre-writing. Basically, it's an ugly outline for each chapter. It ranges from three to five word non-sentence idea placements, to something as obscure as "Blade haze" or "Jade argh." It's basically for the sole purpose of keeping me on track for what the direction needs to be for that chapter. I'll share all my pre-writes with Mike, so he can point out if I missed something important, or if I'm taking things in the opposite direction than he was envisioning. Which, when you have characters with minds of their own, that happens a bit more frequently than you'd think. *laughs*<br />
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Then the fun part: writing. <br />
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If I'm home, then I've got my YouTube playlist up and blasting while I have my two desk candles lit, and a hot tea or iced beverage next to me. Possibly an apple with some almonds, or a cookie if I'm being healthy. 😜 Then I sit down, review my pre-write, get the scene firmly in mind, and let my fingers flow over the keyboard. Sometimes I'll review the pre-write and realize that I need a specific emotion for that scene, and I'll spend a few minutes pacing my room, mentally getting in that character's skin, preparing for the emotional onslaught to follow. Chapters like that, I have a little sign I hang on the wall next to me as a warning to not interrupt me while I'm writing, because whatever mood I'm channeling for that chapter, that mood will either overflow onto whomever is asking me for a snack, or it'll pop like a soap bubble and be nigh impossible to just get back into.<br />
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After writing comes my review of the chapter, then I'll share it with Mike and maybe my alpha readers. Or I'll wait and send it to my alpha readers once the entire manuscript is done and it's getting sent to my amazing editor at the same time. Depends on my deadline. <br />
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And in a not-very-small nutshell, that's my writing process. <br />
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Any questions? I'd love to answer more, if desired!<br />
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During the day, Becky is a stay at home mom of two active little boys. When she has "free time," she enjoys reading, writing, baking, and sewing.<br />
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After many years of creative writing classes, writing fanfiction drabbles, and daydreaming, it was high time to start writing her husband Mike's story. She dove into the world of Terrene and hasn't looked back -- except for when she runs out of dark chocolate.<br />
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Any free time not spent in Terrene is typically expended on hosting dinner and game nights, running amok with the two little monkeys or watching nerdy movies with Mike.<br />
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Tour Schedule</h3>
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Author Interview – <a href="https://www.dragonpenpress.com/">Dragonpen Press </a> <br />
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Review – <a href="http://cobonham.com/">COBonham</a><br />
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Interview – <a href="http://www.littlenovelist.com/">Little Novelist</a><br />
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Review & Interview – <a href="http://briedonning.com/">Reality Reflected</a><br />
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Review – <a href="http://virginiaripple.com/">One Servant's Heart</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1669524626496063/">Renegade Skyfarer Facebook Launch Party</a><br />
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<b>Saturday, July 7th </b><br />
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Guest Post – <a href="https://the-book-sprite.blogspot.com/">The Book Sprite</a><br />
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Interview – <a href="https://quillsandinkblotts.wordpress.com/">Quills & Inkblotts</a><br />
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Visual Post – <a href="https://jebraunclifford.com/">Jebraun Clifford</a><br />
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Guest Post – <a href="https://dampages.blogspot.com/">Damaged Pages</a><br />
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Interview – <a href="http://readeatsleeprepeat.com/">Read. Eat. Sleep. Repeat.</a><br />
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Interview – <a href="https://unicornquester.com/">Unicorn Quester</a><br />
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Interview – <a href="http://www.landsuncharted.com/">Lands Uncharted</a> <br />
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Review – <a href="https://storystorming.wordpress.com/">Story Storming</a><br />
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<b>Monday, July 16th </b><br />
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Blog Tour Wrap-Up – <a href="https://unicornquester.com/">Unicorn Quester</a><br />
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Liv K. Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04181127343729085264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925355195161035667.post-78871245274520047882018-07-04T07:15:00.000-07:002018-12-03T19:11:13.655-08:00{Double Cover Reveal} Bitter Winter :: Lacy by Jaye L. Knight<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Elen síla lúmenn' omentielvo,</i> Spirits! Today, I'm thrilled to share the cover for the next installment of Jaye L. Knight's <i>The Ilyon Chronicles </i>-- <i>Bitter Winter</i> -- AND the cover for its sequel novella, <i>Lacy</i>!<br />
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About <i>Bitter Winter</i></h3>
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Book Five of <i>The Ilyon Chronicles</i></h2>
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Already struggling with a harsh winter and the threat of food shortage, a catastrophic event leaves those in the Landale camps reeling. Just when things couldn't get much worse, camp members fall ill with the same devastating sickness that’s sweeping across the country.<br />
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Determined to gain the cure, Jace sets off to Valcré. However, there are only two sources -- the queen, or a powerful gang of smugglers who have made the dangerous city their home. When Jace gains audience with the gang leader, he finds the price of the cure is steeper than any of them imagined, forcing him to make an impossible choice -- betray his conscience or let those he loves die.<br />
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// <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25796274-bitter-winter" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></h2>
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About <i>Lacy</i></h3>
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A <i>Bitter Winter</i> Companion Story</h2>
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The last thing Aaron ever envisioned was falling for a prostitute. Everything about it spells trouble. However, he can't help noticing the way her smile lights up when she sees him and how much brokenness she hides behind it. Neither can he ignore how desperately she needs rescue and protection.<br />
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When Lacy shares a life or death secret with him, Aaron is willing to risk everything to help her and to show her Elôm's love. Yet, such a choice could destroy his reputation and maybe even cost him his freedom.<br />
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// <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29618434-lacy" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></h2>
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Aren't these covers gorgeous?! *heart-eyes* You can see the official cover reveal post (over on the <i>Ilyon Chronicles</i> website) <a href="https://www.ilyonchronicles.com/single-post/2018/07/04/Double-4th-of-July-Ilyon-Chronicles-Cover-Reveal" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Thanks for reading! ❤<br />
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Liv K. Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04181127343729085264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925355195161035667.post-40714723632636568292018-06-09T07:00:00.000-07:002018-12-03T19:11:26.917-08:00{Blog Tour, Character Interview, & Giveaway} The Electrical Menagerie by Mollie E. Reeder<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello, sweet Spirits! Today, I'm delighted to share my first blog tour here at <i>The Book Sprite</i> -- an exclusive look at <i>The Electrical Menagerie</i>, a debut novel from author Mollie E. Reeder!</div>
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BOOK ONE OF <i>THE CELESTIAL ISLES</i></div>
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<b><b>The Electrical Menagerie, one-of-a-kind robotic roadshow, is bankrupt.</b></b><br />
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Sylvester Carthage, illusionist and engineer, has the eccentric imagination the Menagerie needs to succeed creatively -- but none of the people skills. Fast-talking Arbrook Huxley, meanwhile, has all the savvy the Menagerie needs to succeed commercially -- but none of the scruples.<br />
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To save their show, Carthage and Huxley risk everything in a royal talent competition, vying for the chance to perform for the Future Celestial Queen. In this stardust-and-spark-powered empire of floating islands and flying trains, a shot at fame and fortune means weathering the glamorous and cutthroat world of critics, high society, and rival magicians -- but with real conspiracy lurking beneath tabloid controversy, there's more at stake in this contest than the prize.<br />
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Behind the glittery haze of flash paper and mirrors, every competitor has something to hide... and it's the lies Carthage and Huxley tell each other that may cost them everything.<br />
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Welcome, welcome, Mr. Carthage! I'm so glad you can join us here, today! First off, would you mind introducing yourself? <br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">My name is Sylvester Carthage. Thank you for having me. I'm not sure what to say about myself. Huxley told me to prepare to recite my biography, but I doubted you wanted me to read from a script. Even I'm not interested in what I've already done -- I'd rather talk about the future.</span><br />
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I understand that you are the creative mind behind the Electrical Menagerie. What inspired this unique robotic roadshow? <br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Well, I don't know how old you are, and I suppose many young people now have grown up with electricals serving in the home -- it seems nowadays even the most middle-class families have an electrical maid, or a footman -- but I didn't. We didn't even have electricity. <br /><br />When I experienced electricity for the first time, I knew that mankind had turned a tremendous corner. We are no longer limited by darkness, or by distance, or by what already exists. <br /><br />I could have a live menagerie, but then it would just be what already exists. My electrical menagerie is limited only by imagination -- which is hardly a limitation at all.</span><br />
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You work alongside Mr. Arbrook Huxley, is that correct? How did you two meet? <br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">It was on Astoria Isle, where I did magic on the corners for many years. One morning, after a show, he came straight toward me and started talking without any introduction. I was so taken aback I confess I may have seemed stupidly slow to respond.<br /><br />But I have since chalked that up to his being foreign. On Fallsbright, apparently, one may engage a total stranger without any sort of preamble.</span><br />
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In a matter of time, you could have the opportunity to perform for the Future Celestial Queen. What makes you think you can do this?<br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">When I was a street magician, I was oft rained on, I was spit on once or twice, and I went hungry many nights. There is something inside me -- perhaps something foolish, but powerful nonetheless -- that just didn't care. I can abide pain, I can abide hunger, but I can't abide anything less than to accomplish what I set my mind to. <br /><br />This, for me, is more than a contest. It's the culmination of a lifelong journey, and I will stand on that stage on Celestia.<br /><br />As for what I'll do when I get there -- well, I have more than a few new inventions and illusions up my sleeve. But you'll have to watch the show. A magician never gives away his secrets.</span><br />
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Thank you for your time, Mr. Carthage! Any final words of wisdom for the audience?<br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">There are many people with no belief left in them at all. You must choose to believe anyway, despite those people -- in all of the good things that go unseen.</span><br />
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Mollie's first job was with a major theme park, where she operated a roller coaster, fixed parade floats, and helped Scooby-Doo put on his head. Now, Mollie is a movie producer and the author of character-driven science fiction / fantasy novels for adults who never outgrew imagination. Her favorite things include Jesus, dinosaurs, and telling cinematic stories that blend glitter and grit.<br />
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Tour Schedule</h3>
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<b>Monday, June 4th</b> <br />
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Book Spotlight – <a href="http://www.sarahashwoodauthor.com/">Sarah Ashwood's Newsletter</a><br />
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Author Interview – <a href="https://newauthors.wordpress.com/">New Authors Fellowship</a><br />
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Review – <a href="http://www.katheckenbach.com/">Finding Kat Heckenbach</a><br />
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<b>Tuesday, June 5th </b><br />
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Review – <a href="https://seasonsofhumility.blogspot.com/">Seasons of Humility</a> <br />
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Book Spotlight – <a href="http://www.pamhalter.com/">Fairies, Fantasy, and Faith</a><br />
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<b>Wednesday, June 6th</b> <br />
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Guest Post – <a href="http://www.hlburkeblog.com/">H.L. Burke's Blog</a><br />
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Character Interview – <a href="http://www.kylerobertshultz.com/blog">Kyle Robert Shultz</a><br />
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Review – <a href="https://boldreads.wordpress.com/">Bold Reads</a><br />
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<b>Thursday, June 7th </b><br />
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Review – <a href="https://inspiredchaos.weebly.com/">Inspired Chaos</a><br />
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Guest Post – <a href="http://www.jlmbewe.com/">J.L. Mbewe</a><br />
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Review – <a href="http://scriblerians.com/">Scriblerians</a><br />
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Review – <a href="http://thebibliophileofbeaverton.wordpress.com/">The Bibliophile of Beaverton</a><br />
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<b>Friday, June 8th </b><br />
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Author Interview – <a href="http://simmeringmind.com/">Bethany A. Jennings</a><br />
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Guest Post & Review – <a href="http://www.elvenpadawan.com/">The Elven Padawan</a><br />
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Author Interview – <a href="https://shannonahiner.wordpress.com/">Shannon A. Hiner</a><br />
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<b>Saturday, June 9th</b> <br />
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Author Interview, Character Interview, & Review – <a href="https://katelynbuxtonbooks.weebly.com/">Katelyn Buxton Books</a><br />
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Review – <a href="http://kmcarrollblog.wordpress.com/">K.M. Carroll, Author – fun, fantastical escapes</a><br />
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Character Interview – <a href="https://the-book-sprite.blogspot.com/">The Book Sprite</a><br />
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<b>Monday, June 11th </b><br />
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Blog Tour Wrap-Up – <a href="https://unicornquester.com/">Unicorn Quester</a><br />
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