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Friday The 13th a Day of Luck Really!

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Lucky Friday the 13th adventure.

I learned earlier in the week via my lovely children. Every month that starts with a  Sunday there is a Friday the 13th in that month. Always feel lucky when I learn something new.

13 has always been a lucky number for me.13 looks cool too. Many of us begin the adventure of change from child to adult at 13. It is truly a magical number. So enjoy the adventure.

As you know from my previous post. I signed on with Anchor Group Publishing. My books are scheduled to be released in 2013. Two of my kids books have 13. The first one has 13 illustrations and Tomfoolery has 13 Icelandic yule lads and 13 illustrations. I guess Helga Returns just needed 16 illustrations to make the story  come alive.

I am heading out to purchase my 13 lotto tickets.

Have a lucky adventure today. WB

Dropped Anchor on a New Adventure!

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Good Day Folks

So many exciting things going on lately.

In June my husband and I had a fabulous adventure in the Netherlands. So much to see and do there.

I have signed on with Anchor Group Publishing. Really excited about this fun aggressive group.  Stacey Rourke an accomplished author her self is steering this ship. I have read her two books Conduit and Embrace. I loved them good reads.
https://www.facebook.com/staceyrourkeauthor?ref=ts
Her first mate VP Mellisa Ringstad a fab editor I met when I contracted her earlier in the year to edit some of my work at her other company http://thereforyoumelissa.blogspot.com. or

https://www.facebook.com/thereforyou.editing?ref=ts
Stacey has a great team and I am enjoying working with everyone. The authors I have met are talented, fun and full of ideas.

I have a short story coming out in October in Anchor Groups anthology Paranormal Gone Awry. This is going to be a fun Halloween read for all ages.

My kids books James and Syvok Adventure series: James Moon Adventure will return in January of 2013. Helga Returns mid year and Tomfoolery and 13 Yule Lads of Iceland in December o 2013.

In the mean time I am working on 4th James and Syvok adventure and my novel the New Moon Brethren.

Anchor Group has some really good books in their collection. Check out their blog 50% off special right now.
http://anchorgrouppublishing.blogspot.com/2012/07/50-off-at-smashwords-for-july.html
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My other great news is I have someone willing to help out be an administrator on my Facebook page and this blog.
Please Welcome Amy. She is smart, pretty and a wonderful neighbor. Best part she is tech savvy. She will be reviewing books, talking about her adventures and helping me when she is available in between being a mom and her studies at the University.
https://www.facebook.com/Wendysbookcase

I also happy to be at the same publisher again with Jodi Stone. She is one of my favorite kids authors . We have been helping each other for over a year now and have a great time reading each others work and giving each other helpful advice.Check out her books for little girls. They will love them.

https://www.facebook.com/JodiStone.ChildrensBookAuthor

I still will be working with Xchyler Publishing. Some really good books are scheduled for release  soon. I am enjoying reading submissions
Check out some of the covers on their facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/XchylerPublishing.page

Hope everyone is having some fun adventures this summer. I sure am
Enjoy the Adventure, WB

Adventure Fun Blog Hop for Valerie Zambito’s book Angels of the Knights

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When Fallon Angell died at the age of sixteen, her life changed forever.

The hallowed world of Emperica is everything she had ever hoped for as a mortal—immeasurable beauty, unconditional love and light.  But, with affection for humankind still burning within her, she joins the Knight Caste to train as an angel warrior.  As a Knight, she will give up her wings and return to the place that killed her to use her unique powers to search out and destroy the evil Kjin that roam the earth.  As a Knight, she will stop at nothing to protect the mortals in her care.

The elders warn her that the path she chose will be a solitary one.  That she will not have the same bond with humans as she once did.  But, as far as she knows, the elders had never met Kade Royce.

When her duties place her in the path of the handsome former cop, emotions buried long ago rise to the surface and she is powerless to ignore the depth of her feelings for this young man.  She knows instinctively that she has found what most people search their entire lives for.

Ignoring the risks, she invites him into her world of danger, but soon their lives collide with explosive consequence.  As a result, Fallon realizes with heartbreaking despair that she can no longer hide from the painful truth.  In order for Kade to live, she must destroy him.

About The Author

 Fantasy author, Valerie Zambito, lives in York, New York with her husband and three sons. After having been involved in a busy sales career for twenty years, a passionate love for great storytelling, world building, character creation, and all things magic have led to the release of her epic fantasy series, Island Shifters, and young adult, paranormal romance series, Angels of the Knights.

For more information regarding appearances and upcoming works, please visit www.valeriezambito.com.

Book One:  Island Shifters – An Oath of the Blood

Book Two:  Island Shifters – An Oath of the Mage

Book Three:  Island Shifters – An Oath of the Children (Coming Soon)

Angels of the Knights – Fallon

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Enjoy the Adventure, WB

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Review of Bread of Fools

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Good Day Folks,

I have the honor to review Bread of Fools by Duncan McGonall

This book is intriguing. Like many of us we reflect on our lives. The main character is reflecting on his life mostly his interactions with his brother.  Bruce wants to know what the secrets are and why he was kept in the dark. He begins to discover answers then there are more questions with vague answers.  He discovers how to be within two parallel universes. (Firma where humans live, and Supra where Gragona live) is called Nethertwain. There are eleven keys which control the Incarnation cycle and some of them are missing, which is throwing the mana out of balance between the two worlds. He has guides sometimes they are helpful often they create more frustration and he has to figure out how to make sense of what is going on. Bruce is a magi and had his powers bound so he was not aware. The story picks up after  bit too much detail at times bogs down the story much like Arthur C Clarke’s books, but I was very intrigued and wanted to know what was happening to Bruce and what he needed to do and his purpose is in the two universes. There are 11 keys to maintain the balance between Gragona and Firma universes and some of them are missing.  Once you get past the long build up it gets quite exciting which is why I am giving it a 4 star. It is a good read and look forward to Duncan McGonall next story.

Here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/Bread-Fools-Spiral-Dance-ebook/dp/B007SHFRY2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339007337&sr=8-1

Enjoy Your Adventures , WB

Don’t forget to check out June issue at http://www.wonderfulreadofthemonth.blogspot.com/

I Won LOL

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I thought I would update on my lucky 13 post.

I won. It was only $9 dollars.  It is fun once in a while to win.

It is rather funny because I have not won  a dollar when I buy lotto. My husband has more luck than I and we have to maintain the balance so I have buy lotto once in a while.

Not much else, Enjoy your adventures.

WB

March Reading Month A Grand Day

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Good Day Folks,

Pretty Excited our Website went live today. I think it looks great!

Congrats to Carrie Beeson owner and Mary Duke Marketing Director looking forward to sharing the adventure!

http://www.xchylerpublishing.com/index.html

https://www.facebook.com/XchylerPublishing.page (Give us a like please)

Nice work Carolyn Gill owner of CG Graphic Design!

Looking forward to reading submissions. Some great authors out there. I look forward to see the new look my books will have. We are just about to move to the next stage and offer contracts. Just waiting for some legal documents from our attorney. The entire staff have been working editing reading and preparing for when we launch with some some fab authors.

Other News:

My husband was granted Tenure today. Woo Hoo. Its the first time in the states. He was granted Tenure when he taught/researched at the University in Akureryi, Iceland. When we moved back he had to start the Tenure Process all over again. My husband’s paper was accepted at a conference in the Netherlands. So we are going together and celebrate our 19th wedding anniversary. Should be fun.

Walked in to the Elementary school this morning and it was like walking into a cabin, with a campfire and camping chairs  in the lobby for kids to get their books out and read by the camp fire. So Cool. Our Theme this Year is “Rock Your Reading With Outdoor Adventure” First Author Visit is Buck Wilder http://www.buckwilder.com/

While I was writing this I finally came up with the name of my new Series, Introduced by Blaze the Dragon “New Moon Brethren” at the New Moon Bookstore

Well It has been a wonderful adventure today.

Enjoy Your Adventure, WB

Review Princess Stories by Jodi Stone and Tidbits

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Happy Friday All,

I really enjoyed reading Princess Stories by Jodi Stone. This book has two sweet stories that girls ages 5 to 8 would love to read or have read to them. They would also be good stories to read to our little princesses before bed.

The first book is called Confessions of a Pre-Teen Beauty Queen about a little girl who wakes up with a crown on her head.  The second book is called Ballerina Princess about a little girl who is nervous about her ballet try outs.

Both books are delightful, they both rhyme and flow just like little girls enjoy doing while the main characters Brook and Grace solve their dilemmas. It is a quick fun read. The books make you feel like you are there with them in the room. The illustrations are fun and my girls enjoyed reading and looking at the pictures. I highly recommend this book.  This book is available  at amazon.com and solsticepublishing.com  as are other stories written by Jodi Stone. Collect them all

http://www.amazon.com/Princess-Stories-ebook/dp/B004ZZSLGG/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1327872655&sr=8-9

http://www.solsticepublishing.com/products/Princess-Stories%252d%252dPDF-EBOOK.html

Tidbits

Supporting Authors One Read at a Time February’s blog Magazine is out and there are some wonderful articles This months featured Author’s are. Emerald Barnes and Michael Rivers. Check it out their books,  might be just what you want to read this weekend.

Xchyler Publishing Update Are you a fan of Dragons or Steampunk. Check out guidelines in notes at Xchyler Publishing Anthology on facebook. Give the page a like too.

https://www.facebook.com/XchylerPublishing.page

Also would like to add a HUGE GOOD LUCK AND ENJOY YOUR Adventure to one of my Best Friends in the whole world son  Jesse Good Luck in Florida and Congratulations on your adventure at Disney World. Look forward to seeing you the next time we visit the Magic Kingdom. Can’t tell how happy I am for you! Hope it all goes very well for you. Tina you are the best Mom I know. “Hot diggity dog! See you real soon”

Enjoy Your Adventures, WB

Supporting Authors One Read At a Time! I give it ***** 5 stars

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For a year now since my first contract was offered and signed from Solstice publishing of my first book I have been spending lots of time on how to connect with readers, authors, reviewers, blogs and folks that are willing to help me understand all the new jargon, social media and  just about anything out there in the aether that connects us via internet. You ask anyone who really knows me I am a information Junky. I love it when something really catches my eye. I came upon this page by accident in December. And now part of the group.  I clicked on the link and loved the style of the site. Its like being in your living room next to a cozy fire and enjoying a good read. I love bookshelves. I also enjoy being part of this group. Many other authors have the same questions and concerns I do and we help each other.

http://www.wonderfulreadofthemonth.blogspot.com

Eri Nelson author of Dearhart Clan series available on amazon,created a Monthly Blog Magazine Called,  Wonderful Read of the Month, Supporting Authors One Read At a Time!

I think this blog magazine is a must read for authors, reviewers, aspiring authors and most importantly readers. In the monthly issues there are featured authors, reviews, book promos, good  articles, lists of good sites to gain information  whats happening out there in writing world. It is a nice combination for all. After enjoying the good articles is other featured books and reviews of books. Don’t take my word for it. Grab yourself a cup of coffee and a nice treat. Sit in your favorite chair and Enjoy the magazine and the rest of the offerings on the blog every month with out having to put it in the recycle bin after you are done. Just check out the link for yourself and enjoy the magazine and the rest of the site.

January’s issue features two Authors they are

Madeline Stone and Matthew Wood and his web series The Day the Sun Stopped Shinning  at http://sunstoppedshining.wordpress.com/  .

Interesting articles on reviewer methods,  WLC WoMen’s Literary Cafe, reviews and more.

Check out the blog http://www.wonderfulreadofthemonth.blogspot.com

Enjoy your adventures. Bye for now in Icelandic, Bles, WB

Wendy Nystrom books are

ww.amazon.com/James-Saves-the-Moon-ebook/dp/B004VWXRJE/ref=sr_1_4?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1326652151&sr=1-4

 

 

http://www.amazon.com/Helga-Returns-James-Adventure-ebook/dp/B006HBIDLY/ref=sr_1_3?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1326652151&sr=1-3

 

 

http://www.amazon.com/Tomfoolery-Yule-Lads-Iceland-ebook/dp/B006OF3AGG/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1326652151&sr=1-1

Tomfoolery and 13 Yule Lads in Iceland

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Tomfoolery released late last week. This is my favorite story is was so much fun and it reminded me of the two wonderful Christmas’s and New Year’s we celebrated in Iceland.

My family lived in Akureyri, Iceland Fall of 2004 to summer of 2006. It is a wonderful place. The holidays are special there. We celebrated Christmas 2004, 2005 and Welcomed in the New Year 2005 and 2006 in Iceland. They are totally family oriented and relaxed. Folks hang out and enjoy each others company. They also have 26 six days of Christmas or Yuletide. My favorite story was about the 13 Yule Lads or 13 Santas of Iceland. Some say the 13 Yule Lads are elves some say they are trolls. I decided for my story they are trolls.Yes they have 13 Santas plus have adopted St. Nick on Christmas Eve. The entire season is magical. Lights go up in most homes starting at the end of November like us.Remember in Iceland it is dark 24 hours a day in December. All ships come into the Harbor and are decorated with lights too. There are many celebrations throughout the Yuletide Season starting December 12 and Ending January 6. They have fireworks New Years at midnight and January 6th to officially end the Yuletide Season.

I like calling Christmas Season, Yuletide Season because it includes everyone. And in Iceland it not just the Human folk it also means all folks which includes, Icelandic Fairy’s, elves,trolls, ghosts, spirits, angels, and any other hidden folk or  paranormal. All are invited to celebrate the yuletide season.

Hillfolk by Elísabet Stacy-Hurley

A traditional greeting to the Elves was:

Let those who want to, arrive
Let those who want to, leave
Let those who want to, stay
Without harm to me or mine. (quote provided by http://www.fortunecity.com/rivendell/tiamat/553/)

I love it. Yuletide officially starts December 12th.  All the children put a shoe/ boot  in their window  and a treat is left for them in the shoe if they have been good. Now we all know all children are good this time of year. Icelanders love children like no other people I have ever seen. Stiffy Legs is the first 13 Yule Lad to come down the mountain to place a gift in the children’s shoe and then have some fun playing pranks, enjoy the lights and decorations. Stiffy Legs also likes to chase sheep and drink lambs milk. In my story that I have been working on for a couple of years came together completely in late October this year. Illustrations by Kelly Murray were completed 1st week of December. The story is the third adventure of James , Syvok and Matt the dragon. James has a wonderful Yuletide Adventure with the 13 yule lads. Yes my Yuletide story has a dragon, Icelandic Fairy and the Yule Lads.  It is a whimsical, fun holiday adventure and the Illustrations are the best. You can down load it from Solstice Publishing now. Print version coming soon. Enjoy the Yuletide Season,

Gleðileg jól og farsælt komandi ár- Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Bless, WB

http://www.solsticepublishing.com/products/Tomfoolery-And-13-Yule-Lads-Of-iceland.html

 http://http://www.solsticepublishing.com/products/Helga-Returns-%252d%252d-PDF-EBOOK.html or http://www.amazon.com/Helga-Returns-James-Adventure-ebook/dp/B006HBIDLY/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1323566688&sr=1-1

Print-http://www.solsticepublishing.com/products/Helga-Returns-%252d%252d-Print.html

http://www.solsticepublishing.com/products/James-Saves-the-Moon%252d%252d%252d-PDF-EBOOK.html , Print-http://www.solsticepublishing.com/products/James-Saves-The-Moon-%252d%252d-Print.html or http://www.amazon.com/James-Saves-Moon-Wendy-Nystrom/dp/1461078806/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1323567049&sr=1-1