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The Brown House

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 The Brown House (The Visitors Series) [Kindle Edition]

Christy Sloat (Author), Melissa Ringsted (Editor)

Review: AB – July 16, 2012

Suspenseful, well written and a truly updated ghost story that fits modern times.

In her second novel, Ms. Sloat, once again delvers  an excellent read. Her main characters are well developed and plot line is excellent. The story was well revealed and the side characters were well written. They drew out her characters and plot, without overshadowing the main point.

Ms. Sloat’s themes were eloquently woven together and she finished them off in an elegant bow. I look forward t more from Ms. Sloat and highly recommend this to anyone who is looking for a great ghost story to read over the summer.

http://www.amazon.com/Brown-House-Visitors-Series-ebook/dp/B0089FV9JY/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1342464236&sr=1-1&keywords=the+brown+house

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/173544

The Many Lives of Avery Snow Review

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The Many Lives of Avery Snow Cover for 'The Many Lives of Avery Snow'

By Christy Sloat
Published by Anchor Group
Rating: 1 star1 star1 star1 star1 star

ISBN: 9780985266332
Short Description: Do you believe in reincarnation and a love that can last lifetimes?

I thoroughly enjoyed, Mrs. Sloat’s novel, “The Many Lives of Avery Snow”. It was intriguing from the first page. Mrs. Sloat does an excellent job with character and relationship development. The author draws you into the plot, where a young adult, Avery, begins to recall her previous lives and the meetings with her soul mate in each one. Avery starts to think she is hallucinating when Angels start appearing in her life and she starts having visions. Mrs. Sloat, does an excellent job of portraying the feelings and emotions that accompany the relationships in the books drawing the reader into the story. We wind up being caught in the ever present battle between good and evil.  She builds up to the climax with climbing anticipation, although I felt there was a little missing in some of the characters that showed up at the cabin. The final chapters, that tie everything together are well organized and compelling. They give a tremendous sense of satisfaction without compromising the plot or the point.

Overall I thought this is an excellent, easy read. Mrs. Sloat does a terrific job of integrating the powers of angels and demons, but could have expanded a little more on the psychic realms. Her novel stresses the concept of past lives, and everlasting love without over dramatizing or farfetched logic. Her characters are her strong point, as is her overall plot development.

Get your copy as soon as possible!

Reviewed on July 13 – AB

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/167522

http://www.amazon.com/Many-Lives-Avery-Series-ebook/dp/B007HI2NWQ/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1342310011&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=many+lives+of+avery+snow

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
http://anchorgrouppublishing.com/
https://www.facebook.com/anchorgrouppublishing?ref=ts

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/

Blog Tour for Release of “The Realm Between Heaven Hell”.

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I have the honor to introduce the Release of J. S. Turner’s book

“The Realm Between Heaven and Hell”

Blog Tour

              Giveaway Rules: There will be an overall blog tour giveaway.  To enter the giveaway all you have to do 3 simple things: 1) go “Like” the book’s Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/therealmbetween, 2) Leave a comment on this blog post.  The more blogs you visit and comment on the more entries you get. 3) Share the giveaway by posting “ Check out the blog tour going on for The Realm Between Heaven & Hell http://www.facebook.com/therealmbetween and enter to win a Signed Copy.”

 One winner will get a SIGNED COPY of “The Realm Between Heaven & Hell”.  Good Luck and Thank you for participating. 

 

This is J. S. Turners first published book.

About the Author: I was 25 years old before I figured out what I wanted to be when I grow up. I am not sure why it took me so long to take my love for writing seriously. After all, I have been at it for as long as I can remember. I remember the day I received my first journal and how great it felt to have someone finally understand me!  I have a desk full of binders and folders packed with the beginnings of stories, ideas and tidbits. Writing is who I am.  I guess the idea of doing what you love was a foreign concept to me, but not anymore!  ~Jessi

About J.S. Turner’s wonderful read “The Realm Between Heaven and Hell”

On earth, life for Dawn Chitoe had been cruel. Although she was strong in her faith, her future looked grim. She found her blessings to be painfully short and too few in between. Until one day, a beautiful baby boy, Josiah, miraculously came into her world.
Just when Dawn thought her troubles had vanished, she  herself  became a victim of a brutal murder. With Josiah cradled in her arms, she embarked on an adventure through the realm between Heaven and Hell. Along the way she finds friends, love, and the truth about religion and faith.

You can read about Dawn’s journey through the Realm between Heaven and Hell and discover the truth, her truths.

J.S Turner’s books are Available at:

 Amazon in Paperback or Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/The-Realm-Between-Heaven-Hell/dp/0982967616/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1337904104&sr=8-1

Check out the reviews you will not be able to put this book down.

Join the Blog tour and enjoy the adventure you could win a signed copy of this Fabulous book.

Have a Fun Friday and enjoy the Adventure, WB

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

Friday the 13th Love it!

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13 is a number I like. Always been a good and lucky number for me.  Its odd like me. 

My girls started out Friday the 13th by petting Fred the Black cat. Poor Fred they mauled him as he was trying to get in from outside. He was delayed taking his early morning nap in the basement. He looked at them as if they were insane. When they were done he zoomed down to the basement to sleep in the saucer chair he likes facing the stairs.

Two of my Books have 13 illustrations. James Saves the Moon has 13 including the cover.

Tomfoolery and 13 Yule Lads of Iceland has 13 illustrations, 13 yule lads and 13 chapters.

I should have paid more attention to Helga Returns and made sure there were 13 illustrations in that book too. Hindsight is 20/20.

All three of my kids books will be released late June or early July in e book and print. Pretty excited about that!

My novel I am working on New Moon Brethren probably will have 13 in there somewhere.Maybe I will have the wolf child become the leader and will unite the packs on Friday the 13th under the new moon that the New Moon Brethren have been raising and protecting since his parent died.

All if all on this Friday the 13th I have having a grand day.

I purchased 13 potted flowers today. 10 went to the front of the local elementary. 3 in a pot in the front of my house.

A student at the university contacted me and wanted my opinions for an essay she is writing about  children’s literature. This is a honor. A  professor to send her my direction.  I just happen to have written a  couple of children’s books I would not consider myself an expert on the subject. I answered the questions and enjoyed myself. I always like being in touch with the students.

I have been reading many submissions and enjoying this too.

All and all I would say Friday the 13th is a very good day for me and I petted Fred the Black Cat too. I of course waited until he was done with his nap and demanded attention by jumping on my desk and sticking his head over the top of my monitor.

Don’t forget to check out Aprils Edition of Supporting Authors One Read At A Time Magazine. Some real good articles.  http://www.wonderfulreadofthemonth.blogspot.com/

I am off to buy 13 lotto tickets.

Enjoy 13 things and 13 adventures today. 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