Monday, January 11, 2016

Tour Kick Off: Sparked by Sheena Snow



YA Light Sci-Fi
Date Published: December 16, 2016


They weren’t supposed to have feelings.

 Metal will Clash
In a not-too-distance future, robots composed of metal for bones, electric cords for veins, and synthetics for skin are now available. For purchase. Eighteen-year-old Vienna Avery’s home is going to change forever, now that her mom purchased an Italian Chef Robot to cook and reside in their house.
Secrets will Unfold
The government claimed robots were indifferent, unthinking pieces of metal and elastic—assistance for the help of humans. Vienna never believed much of what the government said. The pieces didn’t always fit. And now Vienna knows why, because she’s uncovered the government’s secret: that robots have emotions, sucking Vienna into the underground world of feeling, thinking, and sovereign robots.
Sparks will Fly
Alec Cypher is everything a robot is not supposed to be: deep, dark, and dangerously human. And for some reason, he wants to save Vienna from the government’s prying, vindictive eyes. Going forward, Vienna will have to learn to trust robots and battle the growing feelings she never thought possible . . . feelings for the green-eyed, soul-searching robot named Alec.



Sheena Snow, contrary to her name, lives in South Florida and has only seen snow once. But she would love for it to land on her eyelashes and sparkle in her hair. She loves painting, candle making, orchid shows, tattoo conventions, hockey games and library book sales! After college she landed a full time job but kept serving pizza on the weekends and writing stories about characters she wished really existed, characters who never gave up no matter the obstacles life threw at them. At the age of twenty-six, she sold her first book and bought her very first puppy, a wonderful Yorkie named Aladdin.

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Tour Kick Off: Murder in Mornington by @kemberlee with a #giveaway




Cozy Irish Mystery
Date Published: November 23, 2015


The last thing hair stylist Sassy O’Brien expects to find on her morning run on her local beach is a dead body. An addict of TV crime programs, she thinks, “What would Beckett do?” After ringing the police, she takes several crime scene photos on her mobile phone, as you do.

Much to Detective Donnelly’s consternation, Sassy’s involvement becomes instrumental in his investigation, especially as clues are overlooked by his team.

How will Sassy cope when all the clues point to her?









#1 – Do You See Writing as a Career?

I do. Hobby writing, in my opinion, is something we do for ourselves, kind of like journal writing. Career writing can be an extension of hobby writing. I write for myself but I like sharing my work with others. At the same time, I want to make enough money off the sales of those books that will enable me to write more, and eventually earn enough where I can write full time and make a proper career of it. To me, being able to pay rent and bills means a successful career as a writer.

#2 – What was the Hardest Part of Your Writing Process?

Two things . . . 1) having the discipline of sitting down every day to write (butterflies are everywhere), and 2) for me, creating the perfect opening line. Once I have that, the book flows out of me, but it’s not always easy. Sometimes they come quickly and other times I have to think about them for a while, which can help me decide exactly where the story actually starts.

#3 – Did you have any One Person Who Helped You Out with Your Writing Outside of Your Family?

I do. A few actually. I have some very honest friends in my circle, three of whom I can call on to tell me what I need to hear rather than what I want to hear. They’re invaluable.

#4 – What is next for your writing?

I have a few projects on the go. 1) Corpse in The Colpe is the second book in the Sassy O’Brien Series, which I’ve just started working on. 2) The Diary is a long term historical/time travel romance novel. 3) Under the Hawkes’ Wing is one of my earlier epic histotical romances (epic in that it was originally written over 125K words!) which I’m working on to make it publishable — it suffers from all the faults of a newbie to writing, including over-writing. Great love story but needs to be brought into the 21st century.

#5 – Do you have an addiction to reading as well as writing? If so, what are you currently reading?

I was an early learner. I’ve been reading since before kindergarten. I surprised my teacher by reading in paragraphs rather than finding single words on pages. By age ten, I was reading the works of the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Anderson. By 13, I was onto romances. Back then, they were fat books with over 120K words. I thought they were adventure stories . . . forget the sexy bits! So yes, I’m definitely addicted to reading. Would love to do more of it, but lately time has been to limited.

What I’m reading . . . catching up on some Dean Koontz. Love his Odd Thomas stories. I’m also reading a bio on Robert Plant (I love rocker bios).

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The last thing Sassy O’Brien expects to find on her morning run is a dead body. How will she cope when all the clues point to her?

This or That?

#1 - iPd or Mp3? Spotify.

#2 – Chocolate or Vanilla? Rocky Road.

#3 – Mashed Potatoes or French Fries? Hey, I live in Ireland. The Spud Capital of the World. The often serve them three or four different ways at a single meal! (mashed is comfort food to me, but I love really good fries with mayo)

#4 – Comedy or Drama? I love epic dramas, but also appreciate a good laugh.

#5 – Danielle Steel or Nicholas Sparks? Neither.

#6 – Fantasy or Reality? Depends on the mood and context. Reading is reality or reality with a little fantasy/paranormal. Movies, I love fantasy/sci fi.

#7 – Call or Text? Text if I’m too busy for a long call. I learned from the best and can talk for hours!

#8 – Public School or Home School? Public school if it’s a good one, but also education should start at home.

#9 – Coffee or Hot Chocolate? Hot chocolate when it’s cold out, otherwise root beer, Dr Pepper, or Diet Coke.

#10 – eBook or Paperback? eBooks. Turns out I’m allergic to all the junk books collect on the shelves . . . dust, mildew, bugs, chemicals in rotting paper (that old book smell!). eBooks all the way!


Kemberlee was born and raised in Northern California in an area known as America's Salad Bowl. It was home to many authors, including John Steinbeck, and for a while Jack London and Robert Louis Stevenson.

In 1997, Kemberlee left the employ of Clint Eastwood when the opportunity to live in Ireland for six months presented itself. It was there she ended up meeting a man who convinced her to stay. Kemberlee is now celebrating her eighteenth year in Ireland and has been lucky to travel the country extensively, picking up a cupla focal along the way—a few Irish words.

Kemberlee has been writing since a very young age and over the years she has published dozens of travel articles and book reviews, as well as worked with some notable authors who’ve set their books in Ireland.

2006 saw the publication of Kemberlee’s first two short stories, Tutti-Frutti Blues and Dude Looks Like a Lady, set in her hometown. Since then, Kemberlee has published a number of short stories and novels, many of which are set in Ireland.

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Monday, January 4, 2016

Release Blitz: Pierce by @Joliedupre


 Paranormal Romance
Date Published: December 5, 2015


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As fanged creatures run rampant throughout the city after sunset, the life of a young African-American woman named Alicia starts to take a dark turn that may also plunge her right into the arms of her one true love. Between all the bloodlust, deceit, heartbreak, and the taking of innocent human lives, romance and the strong bonds of friendship still prevail. But it’s a notoriously crazy vampire like Bess that has made it her eternal life’s purpose to dim that sliver of light until she gets the one thing she truly wants: Dagon. With Bess’s reckless, unrequited pursuit to make him 100% hers, who will have to pay with their lives in the process? Friendships will be tested, relationships will be challenged, and humanity will be abandoned. All in the name of love and vampiric desires.


EXCERPT

After Alicia had finished with her side work, she returned to the restaurant’s dining room. There, sitting at Table 9, just like before, was Dagon.

“Your man is here,” said Susan. Susan was a vibrant redhead who loved to gab with Gail. It was obvious that Gail had filled her in.

“Yes, I know. I see him.”

“He’s so hot. We never get any hot young things in here. Why don’t you let me wait on him tonight?”

Alicia laughed. “No way. He’s a really good tipper, and I need the money.” Even if Dagon hadn’t tipped her one hundred dollars last night, she wasn’t going to let Susan steal the moment she had been waiting for.

Susan rolled her eyes. “His name is Dagon, right?”

Alicia felt her chest tense up. “Yeah, how did you know that?”

“I told him how cute he was, and I asked him his name.”

“Oh.”

“You’re not mad, are you?”

“No, why would I be mad?” Alicia turned her head away. She was mad, very mad, but when she looked over at Table 9 again, she saw Dagon smiling at her with the same enticing look he had on his face before.

“Slip him my number, okay?”

Alicia turned around. “What?”

“Would you please give him my number?” Susan shoved a small piece of paper into Alicia’s apron pocket.

“You’ve got to be kidding me.”

“I’m serious, and I’m sure Dagon would go out with me if he knew I wanted to go out with him.”

Alicia reached into her pocket and handed the paper back to Susan. “No.”

“Just give it to him, okay? Tell him it’s from the hot redhead. Would you do that for me, please?”

“Why don’t you do it yourself? I’m not your messenger.”

“I don’t want to interrupt him, especially because you won’t let me wait on him.”

Alicia pushed the note back in her pocket. “Yeah, whatever.” She poured a cup of coffee and headed to his table, leaving Susan standing there.

“Hey, Alicia. It’s so good to see you again.”

Alicia tried not to smile too wide. “Hi. I brought you coffee. Do you want it?”

“Sure.”

Alicia set the coffee down, at which point Dagon handed her another one-hundred-dollar bill.

“Thank you so much.” Alicia tried not to beam. If he wanted to throw hundreds at her, she wasn’t about to complain. She dug into her pocket. “Here’s a note for you. It’s from the redhead who’s staring at us.”

Dagon glanced at the note and then dropped it on the table. He looked at Alicia again. “You’re as gorgeous today as you were yesterday.”

“Thank you.”

Dagon didn’t say anything more. He just stared, seemingly pleased with what he saw. It made Alicia almost melt into herself. He didn’t seem to care at all about Susan or her note.

“Is it just the coffee again?”

“Yes. I’ll enjoy watching you work.”

“Okay. I’ll be back to check on you.” Alicia hurried away to serve her other tables, her heart racing.

She had to leave the dining room to pick up her orders that were ready. But when she came back, Dagon was gone.






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Sunday, January 3, 2016

Tour Kick Off: Mistletoe Medium by @delisi #giveaway




Mystery
Date Published: November 4, 2015


No sooner does psychic Lottie Baldwin pull up stakes and move to Cheyenne, North Dakota, than she finds herself up to her neck in a series of mysterious robberies. Can Lottie and the handsome new man in her life, deputy sheriff Harlan Erikson, solve the crime spree before Lottie becomes the next victim?





Elizabeth Delisi is an award-winning author of mystery, romance and paranormal stories. She lives in New Hampshire with her husband-hero, dog and bird. Elizabeth loves hearing from her readers at elizabethdelisi.blogspot.com , facebook.com/edelisi , and twitter.com/delisi .


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Friday, January 1, 2016

Tour Kick Off: What the Lady Wants #giveaway




Contemporary Romance
Date Published: December 14, 2015


The heiress…
She’d wanted him since she was eighteen. Four years away hasn’t cooled the heat Doyle arouses in her, which means it’s time for Thea to take the former Marine by the horns and open his eyes to everything he’s missing. What will it take to prove that she’s not some untouchable porcelain doll, but a red-blooded woman determined to finally get her man?

The bodyguard…
Honor forced Doyle to consider Thea off-limits. Keeping her that way was proving much more difficult. Every time he turns around she’s there, wreaking havoc on his senses, making him think about long, sweaty nights and how good she would feel wrapped up in his arms. How long could a man be expected to ignore the woman who calls to his every secret desire?

The danger…
But Doyle has a secret that could jeopardize not only the first fragile bonds of love, but Thea’s very life. Will he be able to act before it’s too late for them both?



Nika Rhone has been fascinated with storytelling from the moment that first book was placed in her eager little hands, starting a lifelong love affair with the written word.  Eventually, though, reading other people’s stories just wasn’t enough, so she started to write down her own.  The magic of creating brand new worlds and the people who live in them keeps her hard at work thinking up the next set of characters she can torture before giving them their happy ending.  She lives in her hometown on Long Island, New York with the two men in her life: her super-indulgent husband and their outrageously spoiled shelter dog.


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