Kindle Fire: March 2013 Author's Giveaway

Kindle Fire HD Giveaway!

The winner will have the option of receiving a 7" Kindle Fire HD (US Only)

Or $199 Amazon.com Gift Card (International)

Or $199 in Paypal Cash (International)

Sponsoring Authors

Cascade Brides by Bonnie Blythe

Twenty-Five Years Ago Today by Stacy Juba

The Return of the Dragon Riders by Kristian Alva

Prison Nation by Jenni Merritt

The Stone Guardian by Theresa McClinton

For What It's Worth by Karey White

Hidden Heart by Camelia Miron Skiba

The Gryphon Series by Stacey Rourke

Shifting Pride by Laura Diamond

Fire Within (Guardian Witch #2) by Ally Shields

The Light of Asteria by Elizabeth Isaacs

Kiss Me, I'm Irish by Bella Street

Legend Unleashed by M. Latimer-Ridley

Innovera Yakov- The Journey of a Thousand Eyes by Kia Garriques

The Gifted by Deborah Andreasen

Reflection by Kim Cresswell

Forbidden Temptation of a Vampire by Jodie B. Cooper

Family Magic by Patti Larsen

Fall of Sky City by S.M. Blooding

Blood Oath by T.L. Clarke

Grace Doll by Jennifer Laurens

A Tale of the Other Kind by Leandi Cameron

Alexander Drake by Elizabeth Parkinson Bellows

Owlet by Emma Michaels

Aura by Rebecca Talley

Giveaway Details
1 winner will receive their choice of a Kindle Fire HD (US Only), $199 Amazon Gift Card or $199 in Paypal Cash (International).
Ends: 3/31/13

Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader, Not A Writer http://iamareader.com and sponsored by the authors. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.


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Review of, The Shifted, by Natalie Carlisle

Product Details:

• Title: The Shifted
• Author: Natalie Carlisle
• File Size: 1007 KB
• Print Length: 261 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Tell-Tale Publishing Group, LLC; Tell-Tale Publications First Digital edition (December 17, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B00AQ379XW
• FTC:FYI: I was given a review e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

 Book Description:

Kale Rollins’ life has become a living nightmare. As if it wasn’t awkward enough being an adopted normal kid in a family of purebred shapeshifters, he was now being transferred to a new school made solely for their kind. And it gets worse. He must attend this school under the pretense that he too is a shapeshifter, in order to “babysit” his fourteen year old brother who has suddenly shifted a year earlier than expected.

However, with the new found knowledge that shapeshifting families are mysteriously disappearing, Kale wonders if attending Emerson Fox Academy is actually as safe as it seems.

Before he even reaches the school, he finds himself in the middle of a feud that could become life-threatening to him and his brother.

Unexpectedly friendships are formed as he chooses a side - So are enemies.

There is one girl though through it all that makes him want to stay. Except the closer he gets to Lavallette Waters, the harder it is to keep up his façade.

As secrets start to unravel around him, Kale wonders what will happen next…

Will “babysitting” his brother be the death of him?

Can he really trust Lavallette?

And how much more time do they have before someone they care about disappears?

Book Trailer for: The Shifted! 

My Review: 

I'm a big fan of books where the characters shift into other creatures, so I was super excited to read, The Shifted. Right off I really liked main character Kale. I liked his personality and his voice. He is a very well written character. You are in his corner from the first few pages.Kale seems to be the oddball in his family, in that he can't shift like everyone else can. Kale finds himself taking care of his younger brother,Scout, who is being sent to a school for his kind, shapeshifters. This brings all sorts of trouble for Kale. 

The romance between Kale and Kit was nice and believable. Even after Kale tells Kit his huge secret, she still loves him. As the story unfolded, and more clues were dropped about Kale's "possible" background, the story heated up. As the truth about Kale comes out, even more very likable characters come into play. This story is interesting, original, and fun.

This first volume ends very well, but leaves everything open for a second book. I truly hope that a second book will be out soon. This is a series that I love, and will be supporting author Natalie Carlisle in promoting. This book is suitable for tweens, teens, and adults, and will be enjoyed by all audiences. I highly recommend it! 

Go HERE to listen to an interview with author, Natalie Carlisle. You can learn all of the ins and outs of how she came up with the idea to write The Shifted.It was great!

Author Bio:

Having developed a love for reading, writing, and drawing at a very young age, Natalie has often been described as being creative and artistic. Spending most of her free time caught up in the make-believe world, whether it was something she read or something she wrote, because she enjoyed the adventure and mostly the happily-ever-after endings.

To this day, she still loves the happily-ever after endings. When she is not curled up on a couch reading, writing a poem, short-story or these days a new young adult novel; or getting her hands covered with paint and oil pastels, she can be found running; taking pictures of nature; watching her favorite movies like Grumpy Old Men, Turner and Hooch and Sweet Home Alabama; or simply just spending quality time with her husband and their two American Bull Dogs.

Though currently residing in New Jersey, Natalie makes frequent trips back to her hometown in Pennsylvania.

You can learn more about Natalie here at: http://www.nataliecarlisle.com/

Review of, Within The Dark Hills, by Sian Ann Bessey

Product Details

• Title: Within The Dark Hills
• Author: Sian Ann Bessey
• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Covenant Communications Inc.; 1st edition (April 26, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 160861106X
• ISBN-13: 978-1608611065
• FTC:FYI: I was given a review copy in exchange for an honest review.

Book Description

Publication Date: April 26, 2012

 

Desperate to escape the unwanted advances of a cruel master, chambermaid Annie Morgan runs miles through stormy weather to find sanctuary at the home of Reverend and Mrs. Davies. Without family and tainted by scandal, she's in dire need of a new identity and an occupation to match. Equally bleak is the future of Evan Powell, a miner who harbors dreams of escaping the black mines that are slowly killing him and finding refuge under the promised blue skies of America. But recently, the wife who Evan adored died, leaving the devoted father struggling to care for his young daughter, Jane. To benefit both Annie and Evan, the kindly reverend arranges a marriage of convenience, one that is quietly contracted in a hasty ceremony. An event that sparks pointed gossip among those in the small Welsh town and outright rejection from Evan's family. Annie must tread carefully lest she let slip anything about her past, particularly when she learns that her former master has been afoot, inquiring about a missing maid. More importantly, she feels she must avoid any emotional entanglements with Evan, who remains devoted to his beloved deceased wife. But as Evan works with Annie to care for Jane, Evan knows their relationship is growing into something more and must face the torments of a divided heart. And in the midst of Mormon missionaries preaching a strange new religion, disaster strikes the town and Annie's troubled history can no longer be hidden.

My Review:

I had a hard time getting into the book at first.The first almost 50 pages were dedicated to an accident in the mines. The author goes into a lot of detail about the mines, which had some interesting details. I was just thrown for a loop when the cover showed this beautiful, prim and proper lady, and the story I was reading didn't go along with my expectations for the novel. Once I got over that, and got into the story more, I enjoyed the characters. Annie and Evan are both good people who had been dealt with many harsh cruelties in life. Even though the romance between them was predictable, it was sweet and worth reading about.

There is also action and a lot of drama in this novel. Life for nineteenth century underground coal miners was harsh for the workers and their families. The author did a great job of portraying what happened to these miners, and what daily work was like for them underground. 

There is LDS religion brought into the story, as the missionaries come into the small mining village. This causes quite a stir within the village. But this didn't turn into a huge conversion story, but does affect the main characters. 

This story will truly be enjoyed by women and older teen girls who love historical fiction, some action, drama, along with a nice romance.

Within the Dark Hills has been nominated for a 2012 Whitney Award in the Historical Fiction category. It can be purchased HERE.

 About the Author:

Sian Ann Bessey was born in Cambridge, England, and grew up on the island of Anglesey off the north coast of Wales. She left Wales to attend Brigham Young University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications.

Traveling has given Sian a deep appreciation for a world full of diverse cultures. Through her writing, she introduces her readers to some of the places she has come to love, especially her Welsh homeland.

Sian is the author of several LDS novels and children's books. She has also written articles for the New Era, Ensign, and Liahona magazines.

Blog Tour Review and Giveaway for, The Grimm Chronicles Vol. 1, by Ken Brosky and Isabella Fontaine

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Product Details:

• Title: The Grimm Chronicles Vol.1
  
• Authors: Ken Brosky and Isabella Fontaine.
  
• Paperback: 406 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (August 3, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1478288639
• ISBN-13: 978-1478288633
• FTC: FYI: I was given a review e-copy in exchange for an honest review. 

Book Description:

 200 years ago, the Brothers Grimm unleashed their stories upon the world. Literally. Now the characters of the Grimms' stories walk among us. With every day that passes, they grow more evil. They are the Corrupted, and only a hero can stop them.

For 18-year-old Alice Goodenough, that means taking precious time off from her summer vacation. In addition to volunteering at the local library, Alice must stop the Corrupted who are now actively hunting her down. With the help of her magic pen and her trusty rabbit friend, the world has suddenly gotten a lot more complex. The Corrupted are everywhere, and only Alice can see them for what they truly are.

This book contains the first 3 episodes of the critically acclaimed series

Episode 1: Prince Charming Must Die!

Episode 2: Happily Never After

Episode 3: Revenge of the Castle Cats

Additional features for this special edition:

- An introduction

- Two special "Lost Diaries"

- A behind-the-scenes interview

- A collection of original Grimms' Fairy Tales

The Grimm Chronicles is intended for Young Adults aged 13 and up. The goal is to provide Young Adult readers with a strong, charismatic young woman in the role of the hero and provide readers with a positive protagonist who uses her brain to overcome obstacles life throws in her way.

Also Available Volume 2 of the Grimm Chronicles

Book 4: The Orphanage of Doom

Book 5: Blood and Thunder

Book 6: The Order of the Golden Dragon

Excerpt:

I remember ending up on a hospital bed. I remember a metallic taste in my mouth and the smell of disinfectant. I even remember the doctor’s faint voice, and the words “antibiotics,” and then some relieved sighs. But then everything went black.

The dream came on fast and vivid, more vivid than any of the dreams I’d had previously about any Corrupted. I was in the dark woods, moving between the trees with a terrifying swiftness. I could smell the pine and hear an owl calling out somewhere far above. I was following someone … no, something.

He was tall. He moved like some kind of ninja, darting from tree to tree. He breathed heavily, letting a low growl escape from his throat as he lifted his narrow snout in the air, sniffing.

There were lights far ahead coming from a building, but I couldn’t see well enough through the trees. I felt a strange unease come over me. Why had this dream come on so vividly? Was it the poison running through my body?

I moved closer to the creature. I could see its outline a little better now, and it looked strange, almost as if it had something on its back. A creature with a backpack? No, no … the shape wasn’t quite like that. The creature darted to the next tree, grabbing it with one hand-shaped paw. It bent over to sniff at the ground, and its back seemed to arch up. There were things on its back. Pointy things.

We reached the edge of the clearing. Now I could see the creature more clearly: he had a long, rat-like snout and beady black eyes and little pointed ears. On his back were long, pointy quills—hundreds of them, maybe thousands of them. The quills were black, except at the sharp tips where they were a pale white. He had the torso and arms of a strong man, with hands that were a mix between an animal’s paws and human fingers. Definitely an animal’s claws. One hand went to his furry brown belly, scratching absently as he examined his target.

A hospital.

I didn’t need a talking rabbit to help me put two and two together: I was somewhere in that hospital. He was coming for me, and I was fast asleep.

Wake up, Alice! my mind screamed.

My Review:

I really liked the whole concept behind this book:the characters from The Grimm Chronicles coming to life and living in our world now. The big catch is that the longer they live in our world, the more "Corrupted"...evil, they become. Main character, Alice, is a spunky protagonist who takes on her job as "The Hero" with full gusto. Whether she is battling Prince Charming or The Frog Prince, she doesn't give up in a dire situation. Her side-kick is Brier Rabbit. He was sent to guide Alice, in her new role as "The Hero" who is meant to destroy the Grimm characters and send them back to where they belong.


This book is definitely written for the older teen crowd. There are violent scenes, some gruesome discoveries, and course language. Even with the protagonist being a teen female, this book can be read and enjoyed by adults. This is volume 1, and I will be reviewing volume 2 in a few weeks. The ending is very exciting. This book is well written, and kept me glued to the story.



Praise

“5 stars!” ~ Bookies Book Blog

"Highly recommended for all who love fairy tales and the YA genre." ~ My Cozie Corner

"All in all the books were excellent." ~ LilyElement

"If you love fairy tales and them being turned into modern day stories you will love these short stories." ~ Mom With a Kindle

5 stars (out of 5) ~ I Am, Indeed

“Isabella Fontaine and Ken Brosky’s incredible talent for storytelling takes the reader on an amazing action-packed ride fueled by endless creativity and limitless imagination. TGC is like a high-stakes version of Harold and the Purple Crayon meets a contemporary, above ground Alice in Wonderland. “ ~ Bookfetish

“I absolutely loved this book! No, let me rephrase that, I FREAKING LOVE THIS BOOK! Nope, that doesn't even do it justice. Vol. 1 has the first three stories from the 12 that will ultimately make up the chronicles.” ~ Jesse Kimmel-Freeman

Purchase:

The Grimm Chronicles: Volume 1

Book 1: Prince Charming Must Die!

Book 2: Happily Never After

Book 3: Revenge of the Castle Cats

The Grimm Chronicles: Volume 2

Book 4: The Orphanage of Doom

Book 5: Blood and Thunder
Book 6: The Order of the Golden Dragon

About the Authors
Ken Brosky received his MFA in fiction writing from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. He also teaches English at Madison College. This is his first Young Adult series.

Isabella Fontaine owns a farm in Wisconsin and enjoys reading weird books like House of Leaves. This is her first Young Adult series.

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Book Blast and $75 Giveaway for, Max Xylander and the Island of Zumuruud, by Jon Thomason

Max Xylander and the Island of Zumuruud

Max has anger management issues. But she has a secret, too. She can make things happen. Like magic. She almost killed a loser skate punk and nearly used it on her stuck up older sister. The question is, can she do anything other than blow things up? Can she learn to control it? And is it really possible that an obscure teenage girl is the key to keeping all of humanity safe?

Philip just got his ring back. He got it taken away for messing with his teacher’s mind so he can cheat on a test. Now that he has his ring, he thinks he should be able to use his power to make his life better. A lot better. The problem is that people want him to be responsible. But if you could do magic, wouldn’t you use it to escape work in any way possible?

Aaron wants to be a soldier. He knows there are lots of people who would try to take over, and he’s determined to stop them. The problem is that there’s this new girl. And she might be not be on the right side of things. She’s really talented and pretty, but she might be able to destroy everything he believes in. Whatever the case, he knows he needs to learn to be world class with the magic sword while he figures out what to do.

Brynn never gets out. Her grandfather won’t permit it. Her only access to the outside world are high fashion magazines, so she has an unusual idea what she should wear. She’s dying to get out and travel. And adopt animals. Any kind of animal. Is she a lonely future granny with cats or are her ridiculous clothes actually the next fashion craze? What possible role could she play in the destiny of the world?

Max Xylander and the Island of Zumuruud is a fast-paced fantasy adventure for all ages (10 and up) and is the first of a planned trilogy. Fans of magic, swordplay, secret agents, and conspiracies set in a modern everyday world will not be able to put the book down. Jon Thomason is a debut author and paints a vivid world of magic right under our noses and delivers rapid-fire action that keeps the pages turning.

Purchase

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Praise

"Impressively inventive and enjoyable...vivid storytelling and exceptional characterization...Max's personality is layered and complex...conveyed flawlessly...keeping readers intrigued and engaged...writing style is smooth, and a subtle sense of humor comes through...narrative tension builds at a good pace and easily flows toward a satisfying and exciting conclusion...parents are likely to both approve of the story and enjoy reading it themselves...talented writer...sure to find an appreciative audience that will eagerly anticipate the next book in the series." -- ForeWord Clarion Review

"Thomason shines in his heroine's characterization...magical" --blueink Review

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Author Jon Thomason

Jon Thomason lives with his family in San Diego, after many years living in the beautiful Seattle area. He has a successful career in high tech where he's been fortunate enough to participate in many big-name industry releases.

Storytelling permeates everything he does. In the moments when Jon is not helping build the story of the tech world, he can almost always be found working on a project: writing, photography, videography, graphics design, or 3D art.

And he's always careful to conceal his jinni magic abilities, though perhaps might slip one day and be discovered...

Links

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Supporting Our Writing Friends(A Borrowed Blog Post to Show My Support)

Supporting Our Writing Friends! I had to borrow this blog post to promote supporting fellow writers and their books. Please continue the chain of support if you can.~~Sheila

I grabbed this from Peggy Eddleman's blog and (Leigh Covington's blog) because she has it put together so perfectly! The writing community is the best! I've been amazing at how supportive it has been since the very beginning. But right now we have friends that need our help and support so lets come through with shining colors!

First: Chad Morris.

I've gotta say, a debut year is extremely busy and stressful. But there are a lot of very rewarding and fun parts of it, too! Chad Morris, a blogger many of you might know, has willingly given up all the fun and rewarding parts of his debut year for something infinitely more important-- his 9 year old daughter. Last Tuesday he and his wife Shelly (a writer who many of you might know, too) took her to one of the best neurosurgeons in the nation to get a tumor removed from her brain. Dang! I'm getting teary-eyed just typing this! *deep breath*

Chad is in a hospital, being there for his daughter as she recovers. He can't promote his book, but we can! We can give him the book launch that he deserves. His book releases tomorrow. If you feel so inclined, think about mentioning his book on Twitter, Facebook, on your blog, on Pinterest, or on whatever other form of social media you enjoy.

Here's the quick details:

Book: CRAGBRIDGE HALL: THE INVENTOR'S SECRET (Shadow Mountain, 3/5/13)
The blog post where Chad talks about his daughter: http://writingwithshellyandchad.blogspot.com/2013/02/a-more-important-dream.html
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chad.morris.5
Twitter: @ChadCMorris

The longer details:

About THE INVENTOR'S SECRET:

Imagine a school in the year 2074 where students don’t read history, but watch it happen around them; where running in gym class isn’t around a track, but up a virtual mountain; and where learning about animals means becoming one through an avatar.

Welcome to Cragbridge Hall, the most advanced and prestigious school in the world. Twin siblings Abby and Derick Cragbridge are excited as new students to use their famed grandfather’s inventions that make Cragbridge Hall so incredible. But when their grandfather and parents go missing, the twins begin following a trail of clues left by their grandfather. They must find out where their family is, learn who they can trust, and discover what secrets are hidden within Cragbridge Hall.

Abby and Derick soon realize they are caught in a race with a fierce adversary to discover their grandfather’s greatest secret–a dangerous discovery that could alter both history and reality.

About Chad:

Chad Morris grew up wanting to become a professional basketball player or a rock star. (Inspired by Animal from the Muppets, he’s been banging on drums since he was eight years old.) After high school, he wrote and performed sketch comedy while going to college, and eventually he became a teacher and a curriculum writer. He lives in Utah with his wife and five kids. Chad would love to teach at Cragbridge Hall.

Unlike Oscar Cragbridge, however, he hasn’t really invented anything, though his son once sketched out blueprints for a machine that would turn celery into cookies.

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Second: Bridget Zinn

Bridget's debut novel, POISON, releases a week from tomorrow. Sadly, Bridget died from cancer in May of 2011, and never got to hold her book in her hands. Being published was her dream, and her husband and friends would love some help putting the finishing touches on her dream. Her husband has set up a website that talks about all the ways you can help. It's a pretty awesome thing. You can find his plea for help here: http://bridgetzinn.com/help/index.php

Here's the quick details:

Book: POISON (Hyperion, 3/12/13)
Twitter Hashtag: #poison

The longer details:

About POISON:

Sixteen-year-old Kyra, a highly-skilled potions master, is the only one who knows her kingdom is on the verge of destruction—which means she's the only one who can save it. Faced with no other choice, Kyra decides to do what she does best: poison the kingdom's future ruler, who also happens to be her former best friend.

But, for the first time ever, her poisoned dart…misses.
Now a fugitive instead of a hero, Kyra is caught in a game of hide-and-seek with the king's army and her potioner ex-boyfriend, Hal. At least she's not alone. She's armed with her vital potions, a too-cute pig, and Fred, the charming adventurer she can't stop thinking about. Kyra is determined to get herself a second chance (at murder), but will she be able to find and defeat the princess before Hal and the army find her?

Kyra is not your typical murderer, and she's certainly no damsel-in-distress—she's the lovable and quick-witted hero of this romantic novel that has all the right ingredients to make teen girls swoon.

About Bridget:

Bridget grew up in Wisconsin. She went to the county fair where she met the love of her life, Barrett Dowell. They got married right before she went in for exploratory surgery which revealed she had colon cancer. They christened that summer the "summer of love" and the two celebrated with several more weddings. Bridget continued to read and write until the day she died. Her last tweet was "Sunshine and a brand new book. Perfect."

Bridget wanted to make people laugh and hoped readers would enjoy spending time with the characters she created. As a librarian/writer she loved books with strong young women with aspirations. She also felt teens needed more humorous reads. She really wanted to write a book with pockets of warmth and happiness and hoped that her readers' copies would show the watermarks of many bath time reads.

Website | Blog | A remembrance of her by her agent

I am positive that anything you want to do to get the word out about these two fabulous books--- no matter how small--- will be greatly appreciated.

I'm honored to be part of the troops with you all.

Book Blast and Giveaway for, Death and Kisses, by Clover Autrey

Death and Kisses

“My only thought was for Aden. I ran to him, kicking up water and called out his name. He turned and my heart skidded, crumbled and dropped to my feet. Not Aden, but Brad. Then where was . . .?

I looked down to where Brad’s gaze had been focused, down, down, in the murky water towards the center of the pond. No. Noooo! I shouldn’t be able to see him through the stirred-up sediment, but I did. Pascual was drowning Aden just as he had drowned Brad.”

One night changed Kasey’s life forever. The star football player drowned and everyone at school blames her. And oh, yeah, since that night, she can see ghosts. Not that she’s afraid of them. Much. She’s more concerned with staying under the radar as the school’s once-popular, now outcast loner freak. Until the boy she supposedly killed shows up wanting revenge.

Regardless of Kasey’s outcast status, the hot new guy in school, Aden, wants to help her figure out how to get the angry ghost to leave her alone. So what if he also wants to contact his dead brother? And why are all the ghosts suddenly following Aden around?

Purchase

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Author Clover Autrey 

Clover Autrey’s books have been referred to as “Romance in the Safety Zone.” The pages are chock full of adventure, attraction, fantasy and love, safe enough to read with your daughter or your grandmother, yet not so sweet it will put you in a sugar coma.

Inspired by her love of Louis L'Amour heroes, Clover (yeah, that's her real name), packed up and moved to Texas where she found a real live Texan of her own. She's been there ever since where she and Pat (who else would a Clover marry but a Patrick?), and their three boys, listen to the coyotes howl at the trains each evening.

Links

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Praise for Clover Autrey

~Great Expectations Finalist 2012~

Ms. Autrey is a dynamic storyteller. I was enthralled from the very first page. ~~ Dark Angel Reviews

You will find yourself rooting that these two brave characters are able to find a way through every obstacle thrown in their way. ~~ TwoLips Reviews

…has excitement and danger, intrigue and adventure. The love that grows is but one facet of this story… ~~ The Romance Studio

It really left me speechless, it was so wonderful. Not only is it unlike anything you’ll ever read, but it really pulls you through so many emotions as you read it. ~~Rogues and Romance

BookBlast $100 Giveaway
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Blog Tour Review and Giveaway for, The Word of Wisdom: Discovering the LDS Code of Health by Dr. Scott A. Johnson

Product Details:

• Title: The Word of Wisdom: Discovering the LDS Code of Health
  
• Author: Dr. Scott A. Johnson
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Cedar Fort, Inc. (February 12, 2013)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1462111602
• ISBN-13: 978-1462111602
• FTC:FYI: I received a review e-copy in exchange for an honest review. 

Book Description:

Publication Date: February 12, 2013

Improve your health today! The Word of Wisdom will teach you principles to help you eat better, feel better, and change your life. Dr. Scott A. Johnson draws from the Doctrine and Covenants to help you make correct dietary choices in a world where convenience food reigns supreme and where chronic illnesses and degenerative diseases are rampant.

Book Trailer

My Review:

For many years, people have wondered why Mormons/LDS people live such long and healthy lives. Dr. Scott A. Johnson has written a book that outlines very clearly about The Word of Wisdom. Readers will learn how to prevent diseases by eating, natural and whole foods. Discussed in the book are the words by, The Prophet Joseph Smith Jr. and his revelation on how people should take care of their bodies. Even though this was given to the LDS people, all people of all races and religion can benefit from this valuable information. There is also wonderful information about natural healing. I agree about using herbs as part of staying healthy.

Readers will find these topics discussed:

-The Word of Wisdom
-Healthy and Unhealthy Beverages
-The Harmful Effects of Tobacco
-Wholesome Herbs Ordained for Man
-Fruits and Vegetables
-Consume Animal Products Sparingly
-Grains: The Staff of Life
-Benefits and Blessings
Appendix A: Fruit and Vegetable Nutrient Content
Appendix B: Vitamins, Minerals, and Other Nutrients 

From reading this book, you can make a plan for you and your family to eat more healthy. Looking at your own health issues will also play into determining what is right for you. I believe as long as you try to eat a balanced diet, and staying away from too many processed foods, you will be on the right track. 

To find more information about this topic and author, please go to:
authorscott.com ,discoverthewordofwisdom.com,

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Author Scott A. Johnson spent most of his childhood in Utah, where he gained a love for creative writing. Recognizing his potential at a young age, his teachers and family encouraged him to explore his developing writing talents.

Scott continued to craft imaginative and original stories through his teenage years, including original short stories that are beloved by his family.

Scott graduated from college with a doctorate in naturoapthy. He published his first book, "Nutrition: A Word of Wisdom," in 2009, and has published more than 225 health and fitness articles in various online publications.

Scott, his wife and four children reside in beautiful Utah County where they enjoy the mountains and outdoors. Scott is regularly asked by his children to share an original story, and he gladly obliges.

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Blog Tour Review and GIveaway for, Hashbrown Winters and the Mashimoto Madness by Frank L. Cole

Product Details

• Title: Hashbrown Winters and the Mashimoto Madness 
•  Author: Frank L. Cole
  
• Paperback: 118 pages
• Publisher: Bonneville (Jan 8 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1599553783
• ISBN-13: 978-1599553788

Book Description:

All Hashbrown Winters ever wanted was a simple life: a treehouse full of buddies, enough marbles to keep him occupied at recess, and a Brody the Ape-Slayer action figure with authentic ninja throwing stars. But everything changes when Hi Mashimoto starts a rival club and threatens to take Hashbrown’s place as the kid with the coolest treehouse at Pordunce Elementary.

My Review:

 If you have ever read The Adventures of Hashbrown Winters, you know that you are in for a good laugh when you read this second book in the series. Hashbrown always seems to have trouble follow him around. Some of the situations he finds himself in crack you up. Frank Cole knows how to write hilarious characters. The dialogue in these books is great. Here for example...

"Have you ever had one of those moments in your life when you step out of your body and watch yourself about to say something pretty dumb? For a second you realize that if you go through with saying it, you’ll end up causing soooo much trouble. But it doesn’t matter—you can’t stop yourself. I had one of those moments standing in front of Hi Mashimoto while Snow Cone caught brain freeze after eating a gallon of shaved ice."


Here is another one that made me LOL!

 

I should’ve known better. Whenever Snow Cone starts eating shaved ice, he tunes out the rest of the world and goes into a trance. He once followed a shaved ice vendor onto a bus and was picked up three days later by the local authorities in downtown Manhattan. He had no idea how he got there or why he was carrying a paper sack filled with dung beetles. 

Hashbrown and his friends will be enjoyed by grade school kids and teens.As an adult, I would read this book again any day. I read the first Hashbrown Winters book to my 2nd grade class.They loved it! I can't wait to read this second book to them.The fourth book in the series comes out in April. I already own the first three, and I will be standing in line to buy the fourth! 

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Author Links

Website / Blog / Facebook / Twitter

Purchase Links

Amazon / Barnes and Noble / Cedar Fort / Deseret Book

Meet the Author:

Frank L. Cole was born into a family of Southern storytellers and wrote his first book as age eight. Sadly he misplaced the manuscript and has since forgotten what he wrote. Highly superstitious and gullible to a fault, Frank will believe any creepy story you tell him, especially ones involving ghosts and Bigfoot. Currently along with his wife and three children, he resides in the shadow of a majestic western mountain range, which is most likely haunted.

You can learn more about Frank’s writing at www.franklcole.com. Frank’s next book in the Hasbrown Winters series, Hashbrown Winters and the Whiztastrophe, will debut April 9th 2013.  And don’t forget to check out his other books:

The Guardians of the Hidden Scepter
Hashbrown Winters and the Phantom of Pordunce
The Adventures of Hashbrown Winters

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