Side Kick Adventure

Good Day Folks,

Well I guess today is talk like a pirate day. Shivery me timbers I have to wait until November for Stacey Rourke’s next Gryphon story. But alas mateys she has a short companion side kick story to tie us over. This adventure let us know who, what , when, where and how, Celeste’s sidekicks are doing in their day to day routine. Their is a surprise ending for us too and we are all invited.If you have read Conduit and Embrace you will love Sidekick Chronicles Gryphon Novella.

Download it today its only 99 cents and a fun quick read.
http://www.amazon.com/Sidekick-Chronicles-Gryphon-Novella-ebook/dp/B0099S7J9O/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348062268&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=side+kick+by+stacey+rourke

Now you can read about these sidekicks. Let’s talk sidekicks. I have many side kicks. Some folks consider me a leader. I always considered my self a support member but I guess I do like to build teams to accomplish a goal. When I have a team I assess their strengths and weakness’s. Once I know what folks can do well, I let them run with those gifts and ignore their weakness’s. Once I build the team I prefer to take a roll of cheerleader as goals are accomplished and let some one else take the stage. I take the lead when a ship is taking on water and fix the leak and move the ship forward. I do not like to let good ships sink. Or I jump abroad full speed ahead of a well running ship like Anchor Group Publishing. When I hired There for You Editing. Dear sweet Melissa Ringstad suggested I send my stories to Anchor Group. Best advice I received. Been smooth sailing ever since. Anchor Group with Stacey Rourke as captain and Melissa as her first mate is one well run ship. I am glad I was allowed to jump abroad. I also have been enjoying teaming up with three other kids authors. Cindy Springsteen, Jodi Stone and I are sailing along as a sidekick ship to Anchor Groups Big ship and have been building a promo crew called Lil Anchors. It has been so much fun and all of our crew have been spectacular. Big Thanks go out to the Lil Anchor Crew they are a fun bunch, creative and help promote our books. I prefer to stand in the back of the room and watch what was started or pushed forward and see the faces of success. I surround myself with people who are willing to move forward on a project. I am lucky so far I have not made to many enemies along the way. Mostly very good friends.

As you set sail on your adventure remember to fill the ship with lots of side kicks. WB

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http://www.facebook.com/staceyrourkeauthor?ref=ts

https://www.facebook.com/Wendysbookcase?ref=stream

https://www.facebook.com/Kidtales?ref=hl

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

https://www.facebook.com/thereforyou.editing?ref=ts

Embrace by Stacey Rourke Adventure *****

Good Day Folks,

Stacey Rourke from Anchor Group has done it again. I am totally hooked on this series. 18 year old Celeste has to split her time being a college student, coffee house barista, protect those she cares about.Adjusting to being the CHOSEN ONE and lead her sidekick sibling to fight demons and a very dangerous foe. Follow along with this witty story as the Garrett family discover the different factions of the world of the underworld. Who do they trust? Will Celeste fall under the spell of a demon and let the gryphon fall to the power grabbing leader of the underworld? You will have to read the story and find out. Down load this exciting read today and find out. You won’t put it down.

Enjoy and have a grand adventure today, WB

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=embrace+by+stacey+rourke

You can keep up with Stacey Rourke’s writing adventure at http://www.facebook.com/staceyrourkeauthor?ref=ts

Check out new releases from Anchor Group Publishing at https://www.facebook.com/anchorgrouppublishing?ref=ts

Conduit Adventure

The Conduit by Stacey Rourke. Wow what a read! I am hooked on this series now.
Starts out with Celeste Garrett and her siblings from Michigan heading South to move in with their Gram. Their father recently passed away and their Mother is off taking care of business. Celeste pricks her finger on a family treasure in the garage and poof her world and her sibling’s world is turned upside down with strange powers and new responsibilities. All she wanted to do was settle in and go to college not what the universe had in mind for her or her siblings. The story will make you laugh, cry and sit on the edge of your seat all at the same time. Enjoy the trials, tribulations as these young adults embark on a 17th century family commitment in the 21st century. Anchor Group publishing has reduced the price to $1.99 on amazon. What a deal!

Buy it Now!

You can keep up with Stacey Rourke on FB at http://www.facebook.com/staceyrourkeauthor?ref=ts OR on her blog which she currently has a giveaway going on.

http://diaryofasemi-crazyauthor.blogspot.com/

I highly recommend this fun read. Next review adventure will be Embrace, by Stacey Rourke the second on in the series.

Enjoy the Adventure, WB

Sailing with Anchor Group

Good Day,

As reported in my last post I have started reading all the titles published by anchor group.
Anchor Groups website and Facebook page
http://anchorgrouppublishing.com/Our_Authors.html
https://www.facebook.com/anchorgrouppublishing

Next up is Ethan’s Story: My life with Autism, By Ethan Rice

http://www.amazon.com/Ethans-Story-Life-With-Autism/dp/098553852X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344519132&sr=8-1&keywords=ethans+story+my+life+with+autism

This book is written from an child’s point of view and Ethan did a fabulous job relating his story. The book is colorful and fun. While at the same time teaches us the struggles and misunderstanding of children with autism. My girls read the book and thought it was quite interesting. They have an autism program at their school. And at times would come home and ask why did a AI child to this or that. After reading the book and being exposed properly at school they now have a better understanding and realize these children have the same struggles as they do in school. They just have a different way it is portrayed in the public. I found this read insightful, fun and interesting. And Yes Ethan we are the way we are and its a good thing we all have special gifts and struggle. I am purchasing this book for our schools Autistic program at the school. I hope the school will incorporate the book at the school and use it as a learning tool.You can keep up with Ethan’s adventures on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/EthansStoryMyLifeWithAutism

Next up in Stacey Rourke’s book Conduit-Gryphon Series. I was going to review Embrace. Conduit is the first in her exciting Gryphon witty series so I decided to start with Conduit.

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Enjoy your adventures, WB

August issue is out http://wonderfulreadofthemonth.blogspot.com/ and you can check out books on facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Supporting-Authors-One-Read-At-A-Time-Magazine/226576284074037

Anchor Group Adventure

Good Day Folks,

I have been having a grand adventure with Anchor Group Publishing. Just finished final edits for James Saves the Moon face lift, with Melissa the editor who is great to work with. If you are looking for an editor check out There For You Book Editing and Reviews her other business besides Anchor Groups Jack of all trades. https://www.facebook.com/thereforyou.editing

My neighbor Amy my friend and fab admin helped with edits too. Check out her blog http://hopewchange.wordpress.com

Next step formatting and adding the illustrations to the manuscript. I am told it may release sometime in 2012. I am very excited it was first scheduled for sometime in January 2013.

Very aggressive group at Anchor with Captain Stacey Rourke at the helm and a talented writer herself. It is turning out to be smooth sailing with this group.

Since Joining Anchor Group I have downloaded every book they have published and started reading them.

I have read

Golden by Monika Pardon. I loved this book. Begins with a young gal at her Grandmother’s funeral. Everyone is against her for some reason, she cannot trust anyone. Then an encounter with three bears. Yes three bears. She has been changed into something and finds out how important she is to the world or worlds. A lot for this young lady to take on. Not to give away anymore of the story. I recommend this good read. It was fun and a clever way to find out what happens after an encounter with three bears. The rest of the story so to speak. Down load today you will enjoy the adventure.

https://www.facebook.com/pardonmonika

http://www.amazon.com/Golden-ebook/dp/B008BKT5W0/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1344287183&sr=1-1&keywords=golden+by+monika+pardon

Next post will be Ethan’s Story My Life With Autism, by Ethan Rice

https://www.facebook.com/EthansStoryMyLifeWithAutism

http://www.amazon.com/Ethans-Story-Life-Autism-ebook/dp/B008J9X218/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1344287672&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=Eathan%27s+story+by+ethan+rice

Followed by Written by Stacey Rourke

http://www.amazon.com/Embrace-The-Gryphon-Series-ebook/dp/B0080GLL5Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1344287871&sr=1-1&keywords=embrace+by+stacey+rourke

https://www.facebook.com/staceyrourkeauthor

I am currently Reading

http://www.amazon.com/The-Conduit-Gryphon-Series-ebook/dp/B007H7UMR0/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1344288009&sr=1-1&keywords=conduit+by+stacey+rourke

and

http://www.amazon.com/Brown-House-Visitors-Series-ebook/dp/B0089FV9JY/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1344288315&sr=1-1&keywords=the+brown+house+by+christy+sloathttps:/

http://www.facebook.com/christysloatauthor

Check out these books. I am enjoying my Anchor Group Adventure. Enjoy the Adventure WB

You can keep up my adventures at

https://www.facebook.com/Wendysbookcase or https://www.facebook.com/Kidtales

The Brown House

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

The Many Lives of Avery Snow

By Christy Sloat
Published by Anchor Group
Rating:

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!

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!

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

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

Goodreads Giveaway Link: http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/26947-angels-of-the-knights-fallon

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