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Kute Kittens Sunday Funnies

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 30 Dec 2018 19:37:00 +0000

Here we are again on another weekend. We have a terrific compilation of Kute Kittens for you today:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEkSYw3o5is

Also have short video from the Fountain Hills Balloon Glow from last night:

Video photo credit: Kate Krueger

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rMjAb76X3Q&t=20s&fbclid=IwAR00FdnmBKR-e-givNTjnh0vKbSPiSwiSI38ZdYULh-Frvq0xLmEOxAQ9n0

You are welcome! Enjoy!

Happy Weekend Kute Kittens Videos

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 06:21:00 +0000

For your funny bone, pleasure! Kute Kittens approved!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiyMaWOZGoA

Kats and Water

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxgKvRvNd5o

Healthy Helping of Kurt Russell for Thanksgiving

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 19:43:00 +0000

Review of "The Christmas Chronicles"

by PJ Hultstrand

Another Netflix movie reviewer said in an article yesterday, "It's Kurt Russell as Santa Claus, need we say more?" Indeed not, at least not for me. I will typically watch anything with Kurt in it. Note that I watched "Bone Tomahawk" and regretted it, even though Kurt was the only pleasant memory from that movie. So, you see, I may not like all movies he is in. One thing is for sure with Kurt, he is always authentic. And I think he is at that sweet stage in his career where he can totally rock this part as a solid Santa Claus.

Now, for those reviewers who slammed everything about this film, except for Kurt's part in this project, because that would have totally miffed me; they are forgetting a few important points here:

1. This is a Christmas Story, so leave the reality at the door when you enter! GEEZ!

2. They bought Kurt Russell, so probably had very little budget left for descent green screen graphics. I mean, just look at him as Santa --

3. This is supposed to be a fun holiday film, even with all the Smurf-like elves. If I can forgive the chainsaw-wielding Smurf elves, then critics should forgive the potentially eyebrow raising morality issues with Santa stretching the naughty -vs- nice standards.

I, for one, had a fun time watching Santa drive a get-away hot rod and don't get me started about how much fun the jail scene was (look for it at 1 hour and 9 minutes into the movie) with one of Kurt's most famous acting parts. ROCK IT SANTA!

And WAIT FOR IT, there is a cameo ending to this movie that will melt your aging romantic heart.

Resurrecting KWOD Radio

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 07:22:00 +0000

Someone asked me why I would go back to radio and specifically resurrecting KWOD Radio? Well, even after being away and not adding new content, we still had listeners every month. Why start over again when we had almost 82,000 listeners.

Yes, we need to get the equipment upgraded and get the service paid for. That was one reason I quit a few years ago because I just couldn't keep putting money into this. I love talking to people and I love helping them promote all the creative projects and gifts they share with our listeners. Even after being out of it several years, I am getting people asking to be on the show.

SO, I am only going to do this twice a week; one show for The Next Space show on Sundays and the other for whomever I want to interview.

Here is the show link for this Sunday's show on space poop and how we are disposing in the future. #KWODRadio EarthSeed

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/kwodradio/2018/11/11/the-next-space-show-with-al-jo-toilets-on-earth-to-space-and-beyond

Our first episode in this season 3 of The Next Space Show with Al & Jo got 243 listeners the first night. I take that as a sign that if we actually promoted the show beforehand, (LOL) other than on a few of the Pages I manage on Facebook, this number would have been more. 

We will be tracking all data as we progress into the month. 

WE ARE BACK BABIES!

Find this Campy Short Show Now on the CW Seed

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 02:51:00 +0000

With just six episodes, all 13 minutes and under, is this campy show on the new CW Seed online website, called, "How to be a Vampire." And yes, it is campy enough for singing too! The CW Seed is panning out to be an interesting place to not only find the CW recent episodes you may have missed last week, like I did, but also for finding lost shows from years in the past.

"Kevin, a socially-awkward botany student, gets more than what he bargained for on the first day of college - when he is accidentally turned into a vampire."

http://www.cwseed.com/shows/how-to-be-a-vampire/

If you get hooked, don't blame me because there were only these six episodes from 2016. I guess viewers were not ready for a "Lost Boys" set in "La La Land." I said, what the heck, so I watched them anyway. What fun...especially for this Halloween season.

Frankenstein 2018 with Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 04:15:00 +0000

Anthony Luke Photography for Vanity Fair

by Patti Hultstrand

Two shows - Two interpretations of one of the greatest horror stories; Frankenstein. Brilliance in writing and spectacle taken from the stage to the movie plex. Frankenstein with Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller returns to the U.S. and International cinemas before this Halloween.
Both Cumberbatch and Miller have played the modern interpretations of Sherlock Holmes, so why not bring these two together on this stage to act out their interpretations of Frankenstein. The idea is simple, yet complex. Each actor playing both Doctor Frankenstein and the Monster, but on separate nights, each flipping roles and bringing to each role their own unique stamp and interpretation of this classic.

I admit I just went to the first interpretation, which played on Monday, October 22nd. The first week was Benedict's opportunity to reprise the role of the Monster, while Jonny took the role as his creator. Am glad I did because the Monster has a longer role and Benedict totally nails it!

The beginning is rather long, as the Monster is born seemingly alone and is forced to learn how to be human on his own. It is necessary though, for the audience to understand how messed up the Monster's life becomes because of his isolation from the very humanity he tries to learn to be a part of, but will never be accepted into.

There are the brief months in which the Monster stays and learns so much more from the old blind man, but this will also not turn out well. The Monster finally finds his maker to hold him into account for leaving him all alone in the world. Again, Cumberbatch left the audience spellbound as we all forgot he is an actor and not really a ravaged man trying to fit in a cruel society, where being that different is not tolerated.

It is not too late for you to see this masterpiece from two great actors of our generation. The second interpretation and last chance to see this stage version by Jonny Lee Miller as the Monster and Cumberbatch as Doctor Frankenstein will be this coming Monday, October 29th. So, get your seats now!

Snippet of the show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8BQOmezDHg

And just for the pure fun of it, is Mel Brooks interpretation and the bloopers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOjH-yoEJe0

Happy Weekend Cat Videos

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 09:28:00 +0000

It's the weekend, and here are your Kute Kittens' videos for your viewing pleasure. What is it about cats and boxes?

You are welcome! And remember to have a great weekend!

Hand-picked with Care from the Kute Kittens staff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IY0NdOpiB1w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKmp327kAAQ

Movie Review: Bad Times at the El Royale

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 07:46:00 +0000

The movie ended and most viewers in the room filed out. Among those who sat there in a daze was my movie friend and I. Am sure, the others left behind to watch the credits were wondering the same thing we were...what did we just watch? Was this a noir-horror or a thriller in the same vein of Alfred Hitchcock.

Was this lack of immediate answers due to the shocking scenes in the movie? No. There was violence, no doubt, and it was a type of horror. But this was not a typical horror, indeed. In the same train of thought, this was also not a typical mystery.

There was an odd nostalgia of those dead or dying casino's not in Las Vegas, but on the way to Nevada. This motel was half in Nevada and half in California. All guests got to choose which state they would stay in, with the California rooms costing one dollar more than the rooms in Nevada. As the room attendant would say when asked what were the difference between the rooms for those in California to cost more; "Those from California seem to think there is a difference."

I was personally intrigued enough to want to watch this one in the theater instead of from a DVD at home months from now. What I wanted to see were the diverse character studies and with that in mind, the movie definitely delivered. The character who didn't make it past the middle of the movie was a surprise. And of those left at the end, one was a big surprise.

There are secrets each motel guest keeps close to them as they all find their rooms. Then one guest is not who he seems, actually, most are not who they seem. One finds the back of the mirror hallway leading to each room and a way to view each guest. From this, another mystery ensues...who was filmed in that last room on the Nevada side of the motel, and why would it prove to be so valuable?

Was this movie worth the ticket charge? Personally, I would pay most of my ticket cost just to watch Chris Hemsworth gyrate to some music on the jukebox, but am sure my male friend didn't get anything out of that display. For us both, it was the exceptional writing and acting of this outstanding and unusual cast. And with us both being fiction authors, we were spellbound by the characters and how the story played out. It kept us in our seats well past the credits finished and talking about what we just witnessed on the screen.

For another movie review, find here.

https://1428elm.com/2018/06/09/drew-goddard-weirdness-in-bad-times-at-the-el-royale/

Kute Kittens have Invaded WOD Media

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 01:24:00 +0000

Kute Kittens have taken over this blog page so do not adjust the dial or make any quick movements because they are indeed watching you. For the days to come, you will be introduced to all forms of cuteness that a media and communications company can bring you. You have been warned!

Invasion Planned for San Diego

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 08:01:00 +0000

For those who may live in San Diego, I should probably head to some other destination for the next few weeks because your city is about to be invaded for several weeks. Do not say you have not been warned.

After decades of San Diego Comic-Cons the city may have become accustomed to costumes and heavy traffic for the week in which it resides. However, San Diego will also be playing host to Westercon 68, which is the western region Sci-Fi & Fantasy Convention the weekend BEFORE, over July 4th weekend to be exact. http://westercon68.org/.

And if you are a true fan, costumer, or avid volunteer, you can just stay in San Diego for two weeks, because SD CC will be not even half a week after the Westercon. http://www.comic-con.org/cci

The videos preparing con goers are already up on YouTube, from advice on how to collect the most SWAG while you are there, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YM38wNNv5w
To the must find for The Power Rangers actors and panels.

Keep on the lookout for more tips on YouTube if you are going into San Diego for Westercon or waiting it out for SDCC. Above all, be safe and stay hydrated.

To Be or Not to Be...a publisher

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 04:28:00 +0000

Tatted Mom’s Guide to NOT Screwing Up Your Kids

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Author Bio:

Morgan Moss is the creator of The Inklings of Life humor parenting blog (www.theinklingsoflife.com), which was named a Top 10 Mom Blog of 2013 by the parenting website VoiceBoks (www.voiceboks.com). Many of her parenting and motherhood articles have been featured on sites such as the Huffington Post, Babble, WhatToExpect.com, Mamapedia, Parent Society and BlogHer.com. She is a trained tattoo artist, and spends her free time creating mixed media art.

Author Links -

Blog | www.theinklingsoflife.com

Facebook | www.facebook.com/theinklingsoflife

Twitter | www.twitter.com/tattedmom81

Pinterest www.pinterest.com/tattedmom

Goodreads | www.goodreads.com/TattedMom

Amazon: www.amazon.com/Morgan-Moss/e/B00FFO8NU0/

Book Genre: Nonfiction Parenting/ Humor Parenting

Publisher: Inklings Print

Release Date: October 17, 2013

Book Description:

Motherhood is chaotic.
Some days are filled with unicorns and fairy dust, and some days the unicorn craps on your brand new rug and the fairies are flying around, crashing into walls. Mainstream parenting books help with the unicorn and fairy dust days, but what happens when your kid drops the f-bomb in a crowded grocery store?

That's where "Tatted Mom's Guide to NOT Screwing Up Your Kids" comes into play, tackling situations in motherhood that you were definitely not warned about. Think of this book as your manual to the parenting problems that leave you throwing your hands up in the air, wondering if you are the only mom who goes through this craziness, and has you hiding in the back of your closet with a bottle of Moscato and a cheesecake (we've all been there).

"Tatted Mom's Guide to NOT Screwing Up Your Kids" includes:
~The myths that mainstream parenting books tell you, and how they don't apply to every mother.
~How to deal with temper tantrums from toddlers to tweens.
~How to "win" the various battles you will have with your children (like the Personal Hygiene Battle and the Clothing Battle)
~Tips on dealing with picky eaters and the difficult potty trainee.
~Helping build your tween's self esteem and creating a strong family unit.
~Motherly advice on parenting from birth until the tweenaged years (around 12 years old)
~Mom Competition, unplugging your kids, chores, peer pressure and more!

Written by an unconventional, tattooed, colorful mother whose out-of-the-box parenting tips have proven successful for many families, regardless of parenting style, "Tatted Mom's Guide to NOT Screwing Up Your Kids" weaves together helpful advice with humorous stories from the author's own trials and tribulations as a mom, as well as stories from other moms and dads on their own parenting journeys.
So get the kids in bed, grab a glass of wine and something sweet from your hidden stash of goodies (we all have one of those, too), and crack open "Tatted Mom's Guide to NOT Screwing Up Your Kids". Your mom-sanity will thank you.

GUEST POST:

Top 10 Ways to Not Screw Up Your Kids

11. Let them be kids. Kids play, kids get dirty, kids talk about gross things like eating worms. As long as my kids aren’t hurting themselves or other people, I let them be kids. I understand this means I will have to teach them how to mop up their muddy footprints on my floor, and listen to farting contests, but those are consequences I happily accept to keep my kids young and innocent.

22. Set an example. While my kids do understand that I’m the parent and what I say goes, I do try to set an example for my kids to learn by as much as possible. It’s easy to teach your kids healthy eating habits, for example, when you are cooking healthy meals and having them help you in the kitchen.

33. Let them speak their minds. When my kids are frustrated or angry, I let them speak their minds. They know cursing is off-limits and they must remain respectful of other people, but they know they can speak what they feel and they won’t get in trouble for it. After they have vented, we sit down, as a family, and work through the problem at hand.

44. Praise them when they are right, but correct them when they are wrong. Life is about keeping balance. I’m a firm believer that you praise a child when they are doing something good, so they continue with that good behavior, but you also need to set them straight when they are wrong.

55. Follow through with consequences and punishments. One of my biggest pet peeves is hearing a parent say, “If you do that one more time, I’ll…” and then not following through with the consequence stated. Kids learn that the threats aren’t solid, and they exploit that.

66. Teach them to think for themselves. I’m a huge advocate of learning through experience. You can tell a child not to do something 5,000 times and they won’t listen. If they do it, and it doesn’t work out for them, that one experience they will learn from. So, as long as their life won’t be in danger, let your kids make mistakes so they learn how to make proper decisions for themselves.

77. Be involved in their lives. I know my children’s best friends are, who their parents are, what their favorite tv shows are and what websites they frequent. I check the browsing history on the computer after they are done. I randomly read my 12 year old’s texts on her phone. My kids know that I am here, I am nosey, and I will find out what they are doing.

88. Don’t be afraid to tell them ‘No’. There seems to be this movement in parenting techniques nowadays of not telling a child ‘No,’ as it could cause negative feelings in the child. I’m not sure how, “Honey, do you really think you should play in traffic?” is more effective than screaming out “NO! Get your butt back here NOW!” but you might just call me old-fashioned.

99. Play and cuddle with them. My kids and I love watching cheesy made-for-TV movies, so when my husband goes to work, we curl up on the couch together and make a night of it. We also play scary computer games, get into water gun fights outside, and lay in forts made in the living room. It keeps the kids young, and you young-at-heart as well.

110. Be honest with them. There are adult situations that I do shield my kids from, to help keep them kids as long as possible. There are situations, however, where I feel it’s important to be honest with them, now that they are getting older. They appreciate not being talked down to, like a child, and that you are open with them.

Excerpt:

From Chapter 7: Fixing More Than Macaroni and Cheese

Myth #1: Fixing my kids what they want ensures that they are at least eating something. If I don’t fix them what they’ll eat, they’ll starve.

Tatted Mom’s Truth #1: Your child will not starve themselves. I can 100% guarantee it. These are the same kids who make mud pies in the back yard and try them out to see what they taste like. They will not pass down a hot meal of seafood alfredo because the little shrimps look gross. They reason so many moms use this as an excuse is because they try for one meal to get their kids to branch out, and when it doesn’t work, they give up. Let the kids skip that meal. I promise you, they won’t skip the next one. And don’t go letting them have snacks after the dinner they refused to eat, either. That just reinforces the horrible eating habits. This whole picky eating thing is usually a test of wills with kids. They love macaroni and cheese and chicken nuggets, so they turn down everything else put in front of them until you feed them their favorite meal again, and they stick to it. The more you give in, the more they will take advantage of you.

Tips for Creating Healthy Eating Habits in Children

Introduce your kids to the kitchen as soon as possible. Each of my kids was around the age of two when I had them actually help me prepare meals, but even before that, I’d put them in their high chair, give them a snack and pull the high chair into the kitchen while I prepared a meal with fresh meat and vegetables. I’ve always had my kids pick out meals for us, help cut vegetables, or even given them easy instructions for sauces. When they were too young for any of these options, I had them hand me things so I could cook. A toddler feels like king of the world when you say to him, “Hand Mommy that spoon right there, please,” and even if he hands you the salt, a random apple or the cat instead, he’s a big boy who helped his mom make dinner. Having the kids interact with the cooking process almost guarantees them to eat it, because their pride will kick in, as well as their curiosity. They’ll think, “I helped make this sauce, so I wonder if it sucks or not.” Plus, they’ll see that, despite the fact that those shrimp look like fat worms, no worms went into the making of the meal.
Put the “Mom is eating something, I want a bite” quirk of motherhood to work for you. It never fails. As soon as you go to take a bite of your favorite cake or try and sneak a single M&M into your mouth as a mom, your child will appear out of nowhere and ask for a bite. I can remember one afternoon, when I was chopping up red peppers to go on a vegetable tray for a cookout we were going to, and as I popped a fresh red pepper slice into my mouth and started crunching away, The Girl, two at the time, appeared out of thin air and asked for a bite. I stared at the red pepper for a moment and thought there was no way she would eat it- two year olds didn’t eat fresh red peppers. But, I handed her one anyway, she took a bite, and happily trotted off with a smile on her face. No dressing on it, no salt, nothing, and the child ate it and returned for a second one. Nine years later she’s not a fan of red peppers anymore, but when I put a vegetable tray out for us to munch on, she’ll eat carrots, celery, raw broccoli, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes and cucumbers. This concept worked at introducing my kids to sushi, too. Hubby and I love the stuff, so we would get some for just us and order the kids stir fry or their favorite Asian dish. Curiosity got the best of both of them, and soon they wanted to see why Hubby and I loved sushi so much. We let them try it, and they were hooked.

July 21 - Introduction at VBT Café Blog

July 21 - Spotlight at Notebook of Books

July 21 - Guest Blogging at Debbie Jeans

July 21 - Interviewed at My Life, Loves, and Passions

July 21 - Guest Blogging at Hungry Freelancer

July 21 - Guest Blogging at Reader's Cubby

July 21 - Spotlight at 4 Covert 2 Overt: A Place In The Spotlight

July 22 - Guest Blogging at Black Coffee, Brown Cow

July 22 - Interviewed at The Avid Reader

July 22 - Spotlight at Black Lilac Kitty

July 22 - Spotlight at Fiction Zeal

July 22 - Spotlight at Bikers With Books

July 22 - Guest Blogging at Mythical Books

July 22 - Spotlight at Paranormal Romance and Authors That Rock

July 23 - Guest Blogging at Lori's Reading Corner

July 23 - Spotlight at 3 Partners in Shopping - Nana, Mommy & Sissy Too!

July 23 - Spotlight at Simplistic Reviews

July 23 - 6 Besties at BK Walker Books

July 23 - Spotlight at Deal Sharing Aunt

July 23 - Interviewed at PubSlush

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Am Hosting Author of Stains on the Soul

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Short Bio: Jamie White is a music addict, book lover, pet servant & NaNoWriMo survivor. When she's not busy writing posts for CultureShock, she's taking pictures for her photo blog and spending time with her husband and pets. She released Stains on the Soul and Clutter via Pagan Writers Press in 2013.

Long Bio: Jamie White is an author, blogger, photo geek, music addict, editor, pop culture geek, paranormal junkie, and a pet servant.

She spent more than a decade as a Journalism student, geeking out over Pagemaker, layout design, and other stuff.

In college, she took it a step further and became the only student to be on all three of her college's publications, serving as Editor-In-Chief for two of them. Later, she went on to freelance writing and blogging.

Jamie began her journey into fiction writing in 2010 after joining a writing group. Since that first meeting, she has completed a bunch of short stories, five manuscripts, and several in progress. Her first novel, The Life and Times of No One In Particular, was released in 2012. She followed it up with a story in the Lyrical Muse Anthology in 2013. The end of 2013 will see two releases with Pagan Writers Press.

When Jamie's not writing or blogging, she takes pictures, meditates, practices Reiki and chanting, watches favorite shows/movies, takes walks, and serves as a volunteer for the Florida Writers Association by running their social media and a writing group (Gulfstream Writers).

Social Links:

www.jamielwhite.com

www.jbcultureshock.wordpress.com

www.facebook.com/AuthorJamieWhite

www.twitter.com/JamieWAuthor

www.pinterest.com/AuthorJamieW/

www.goodreads.com/author/show/5561416.Jamie_White

www.plus.google.com/+JamieWhiteAuthor

www.amazon.com/Jamie-White/e/B00850MY88/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1

Book Genre: Paranormal/New Age

Publisher: Pagan Writers Press

Release Date: November 27, 2013

Book Description:

It’s her last summer before going away to college and Fiona finds herself facing more than she bargained for: A boyfriend she doesn’t want who has a strange hold over her, a friend pushing her to expand her boundaries, and a new guy named Ted whose presence is more than a distraction.

If that isn’t enough, Fiona is being haunted with horrifying nightmares of burning at the stake—nightmares so real, she feels as though she’s losing her mid.

Are they only dreams, or are they trying to warn her about this new guy she can’t help but want?

Audio Excerpt:

Excerpt:

The flames from the torches danced around her, creating a terrifying glow on the gathered crowd. The young girl struggled against her restraints in an attempt to escape the fate that awaited her. The jeers of the spectators echoed through her mind like a demonic chorus, sending chills down her spine.

The more she struggled, the tighter the ropes that bound her felt. She knew it was a futile endeavor—even if she did get free, she was in no condition to attempt an escape. Plus, contrary to their insane notions, she had no special powers. Her only power was her knowledge of the earth and how its resources could be used to cure ills. What good would that do against a mob such as this?

Her heart pounded and her breathing came quick and ragged as the men kneeled down to light the kindle piled beneath her. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, willing herself to keep calm. Her fate was sealed, but she could at least deny them the pleasure of seeing her fear. She opened her eyes, and her gaze settled on one of the spectators.

***

Fiona Stevens gasped as she sat up in bed. She took a deep breath and shook her head in an attempt to rid herself of the horrifying images that had begun to haunt her sleep. For the past week, she'd been having nightmares so real it took her a minute to realize who and where she was.

“Another nightmare?”

Her sister’s voice brought her back to reality. She was safe and sound in the bedroom she shared with her sister, centuries removed from the days when events like the one in her dream happened. Get a grip already. “Yeah, it’s no big deal.” She reached for the book on her nightstand and tossed it into a drawer. “I think I need to stop reading this stuff before bed. It’s just fueling my muse.”

Rebecca smiled. “Writers—you’re all insane.” The younger girl grew serious as she studied Fiona’s face. “Are you sure you’re okay? You’re white as a sheet right now.”

“I’m fine. Seriously; it's no big deal.” Fiona pushed the comforter aside and stuffed her feet into a pair of slippers by the bed. She stood, gra.bbed the robe lying on the end of her bed, and then wrapped herself in the soft, warm material. “I think I’m gonna go downstairs and get something to drink. Sorry I woke you; go back to sleep.”

Her sister frowned but shrugged her shoulders. “All right. See you in the morning.” Rebecca rolled over and pulled the comforter tighter to her body.

Schedule

July 11 - Spotlight at Simplistic Reviews

July 13 - Author Interview at My Life, Loves, & Passions

July 13 - Guest Blogging at Coffee, Books, Art

July 13 - Spotlight at Paranormal Romance and Authors That Rock

July 14 - Spotlight at IndieWritersReview

July 14 - Spotlight at Debbie Jeans

July 14 - Guest Blogging at Reader's Cubby

July 15 - Spotlight at 3 Partners In Shopping! Nana, Mommy & Sissy Too

July 15 - Author Interview at PubSlush

July 16 - Spotlight at Black Lilac Kitty

July 16 - Guest Blogging at Mythical Books

July 16 - Author Interview at Deal Sharing Aunt

July 18 - Guest Blogging at Lori's Reading Corner

July 19 - Guest Blogging at Wise Words Book Blogger

July 19 - Guest Blogging at The Avid Reader

July 19 - Guest Blogging at Kinky Vanilla Romance

The Next Space Show with Al & Jo 07/13 by KWOD Radio | Science Podcasts

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 18:31:00 +0000

The Next Space Show with Al & Jo 07/13 by KWOD Radio | Science Podcasts

Earthquake Shakes Up the Arizona Desert

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 14:55:00 +0000

Earthquake Shakes Up the Arizona Desert

Find out if you can get Wizdom and Pandora Today

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 09:00:00 +0000

About The Author:

A lifetime resident of the Washington, DC area, K.M. Woodard has always enjoyed the outdoors and loves to
travel. After working 17 years with the MetLife Insurance Company, she pursued her career as a Federal Law
Enforcement Agent with Homeland Security and has a Masters Degree in Criminology. A true Tolkien fan, her
passion for medieval and ancient times and her personal travel adventures often inspire ideas for new books.

Her active imagination and fascination with escaping reality to a world of enchantment, mystery and suspense
has resulted in a series of novels sure to delight readers looking for fast-paced adventure at every twist and
turn, interspersed with a smidgen of humor.

Author Links -

www.wizdomandpandora.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WizdomandPandora

Twitter: @wizdomandpandor

Goodreads member/blog: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7380415.K_M_Woodard

Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/Wizdom-And-Pandora-Quest-Blood/dp/1468538020/ref=sr_1_1?

ie=UTF8&qid=1400258256&sr=8-1&keywords=wizdom+and+pandora

Book Genre: Young Adult/Fiction/Fantasy

Publisher: Authorhouse

Release Date: 10/30/2014

Buy Link(s): AMAZON: http://www.amazon.com/Wizdom-And-Pandora-Quest-Blood/dp/1468538020/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1400258256&sr=8-1&keywords=wizdom+and+pandora

AUTHORHOUSE: http://bookstore.authorhouse.com/Products/SKU-000536911/WIZDOM-AND-PANDORA.aspx

Book Description:

Wizdom didn't know dragons really existed. He's never ridden a white woolly mammoth or flown on a griffin. He's never known a real king or a princess or been friends with a goblin. Wizdom's never seen elves that glow blue all the time. All he's ever known are his adoptive mother and his aunt Kayden. One day he finds himself in a secret world, face to face with dragons and fire monsters. He meets an interesting girl, Pandora, who he learns is no ordinary girl, just as he is no ordinary boy. Wizdom soon finds himself on a magical journey full of secrets, sorcery, danger and evil. He fights many fierce battles and faces certain death as his quest leads him on an adventure like never before as he discovers his true identity . . . or does he?

Excerpt:

Wizdom stared in awe, unconsciously holding his breath, as

he looked up the endless staircase of gleaming black marble

before him. The air around him was damp and musty and tickled his

nostrils. Cobwebs hung overhead, dangling high above him from the

towering ceiling. Perched at the top of the stairs was a large, golden

dragon throne. Sitting on white marble, it was surrounded by statues

of goblins, gargoyles and other strange creatures. They all stared back

disconcertingly at Wizdom, some with tongues out, others with piercing

eyes, bared teeth or pointed ears. The dragon’s head held its mouth

agape, as if ready to devour him, revealing a long golden tongue jutting

out and sharp pointed teeth. The arms of the throne were created by

the front legs of the dragon and the claws made up the feet of the chair.

A huge tail jutted out from the back of the chair and coiled around

to the front like a sitting cat. Three spikes on the tail’s end glistened

in piercing diamond shards. Giant wings stood out from the dragon’s

back, poised for flight, black and shimmering like dark sapphires. Its

eyes were large rubies, and its body was sprinkled in faceted jewels.

Two spiraling horns jutted out from its head, over a foot of solid gold,

with diamonds on the tips. Held within the horns shone an enormous

crimson red stone, casting an eerie glow and dancing shadows over the

stone statues surrounding it.

What was this place? Where was he? He dared to move forward,

ever so slowly, toward this great altar. His pulse racing, palms sweating,

he paused momentarily, staring up at the dragon’s red gleaming eyes.

As he approached the stairs, the dragon’s fiery eyes stared down at him

unnervingly, as if it was alive, watching him.

Wizdom wondered about how he had gotten there. How did he

get here? He glanced around the great hall surrounding him. Flickering

candles, sconces and torches aligned the walls of marbled stone. The

ceiling was several stories high and great pillars supported the wooden

arches above him. Shadows and darkness surrounded him, except for

the faint glow of the iron torches, and the scarlet glow of the jewel

radiating from the dragon’s crown jewel. He could feel some sort of

power emanating from it as he stood there. It made him feel happy and

safe, despite his surroundings.

Suddenly, he saw movement out of the corner of his left eye. He

looked quickly, but saw nothing. Turning to scurrying sounds to his

right, he still saw nothing but black. Was he imagining things? Because

of the obscuring darkness, he could not see very far, only as far as the

torches lining the walls. He was only eleven but he was an adventurer

and never scared and despite his current situation, he normally loved

mysteries and secret places. Unconsciously, his pulse kept racing as

the silence crept eerily around him…

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When God is Silent with Kellie Lane

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Author Bio:

Kellie Lane, a native of Lexington, MS is a passionate orator and writer of God's spoken word. She is an author, motivational speaker, and professional life coach. Kellie has dedicated her life to the work of encouraging others to reach their maximum potential in Christ. Her message to the world is " Don't give up, push, pray, and persist " until you reach the point of breakthrough. In addition to writing and speaking, Kellie serves our nation's veterans a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Author Links - The link for any or all of the following...

Website

Kellielane.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KellieeLane

Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/When-God-Silent-Kellie-Lane/dp/1621366774

Twitter: @kellieelane

Good reads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7353361.Kellie_Lane

Linkedin:

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/kellie-lane/90/361/315

Book Genre: self- help/inspirational,spiritual growth

Publisher: Creation House

Release Date: March 4, 2014

Buy: Amazon | Christian Books | BN | BooksAMillion

Book trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwWN1werEvs

Book Description: "When God is Silent” confirms through scripture that God indeed hears the cries of

his elect and the broken hearted. The book explains to the reader why he or she may be waiting on the answers to their prayers and how to endure in a season of silence. It also reveals how to recognize "God's answer" if he chooses to answer differently than what we anticipate. The take home message is “ Never Give up! Even if God is not talking he’s still listening”. We must learn to “push, pray, and persist” until we reach the point of breakthrough. God desires to give only the best to his children. We must understand this.

Excerpt:

Introduction

I know now, Lord, why you utter no answer. You yourself are the answer.

—C. S. Lewis

If you’re reading this book, more than likely you are in what is called a pressed place; a place of waiting. Does it seem as if God has forgotten about you? Has everyone else around you begun to celebrate their miracles, yet you are still crying yourself to sleep at night? Are you feeling a

sense of weariness and emptiness? Have you been praying and crying out to God day in and out and still you see no change? Have you found yourself wondering if God has gone on vacation? Have you been contemplating that perhaps what you are believing God for is not in His will? Well if this describes you, congratulations! You are next in line for a miracle. I decree and declare defeat is not your portion; victory is your portion. Receive it, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

What the enemy wants us to believe is that God will never answer our prayers. The kingdom of darkness works overtime as we get closer to our breakthroughs. Satan and

His generals know that if he can get us to lose our focus, we will not be in position when the fullness of time comes and we will miss the blessing. We must know without a doubt that God is faithful and never fails. We must be certain that even if God is not talking, He’s still listening.

For it is written:

But verily God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer.

—Psalm 66:19

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Seven Minutes Dead

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Jay Stritch is a student of English Literature at Cambridge University and a lover of all modes of storytelling. She has recently published ‘Seven Minutes’ told in the format of memory collections which trace the interweaving, highly eventful lives of a very interesting family. In her free time she enjoys skiing and adrenaline based sports.

We will be talking to Jay this Thursday, the 22nd on KWOD Radio at 7:30pm EST, 4:30pm MT - Arizona time.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/kwodradio/2014/05/22/seven-minutes-of-death-with-jay-stritch

Author Links -

Seven Minutes eBook: Jay Stritch: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Seven-Minutes-Jay-Stritch-ebook/dp/B00J1KPAKU/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1395072865&sr=1-1&keywords=seven+minutes+jay+stritch

http://www.amazon.com/author/jaystritch

http://www.shelfari.com/books/37407403/Seven-Minutes

Book Genre: Fiction

Publisher: -

Release Date: March 2014

Book Description: What are the memories that will define you when you're gone?

It is said that when you die your brain stays active for seven minutes, in which time you relive your most prominent memories.

'The Collector' of these memories has the most interesting story of all to tell. By following the intertwining lives of a group of characters we are taken on a journey through some amazing experiences: loss, love, guilt, failure, success and what defines us as human beings. The very essence of these people emerges from their memories.

But why is Will the one this collection of memories has been given to? What is he supposed to do with them? He already has enough on his plate, now that he’s unemployed with a farm and family to run while his wife is away working. However, he can’t seem to stop obsessing about this mysterious book or put it down and it begins to affect his life in more ways than one…

Excerpt:

Seven minutes really isn’t that long. It’s often overlooked by people as an awkward amount of time in which nothing can be achieved. Indeed many groups of seven minutes are spent in people’s lives simply waiting. I, however, am a collector and it is my job to make every minute count. Everything can be revealed about a human life in seven minutes. Today has been a particularly interesting collection, as amongst them is the last Mangos.

I often look at my job like a card game – perhaps similar to ‘Happy Families’ – and I relish collecting full sets. Today the set has been completed by the life and death of Sabina Mangos.

I sometimes revisit the rest of these preserved lives and watch them intertwine with each other seamlessly again. I turn to the best bits, like one would dog ear a favorite book. Still the people I never knew in life haunt me in their deaths.

She is bent by the side of the river, the evening sun illuminating her cheek bones and her hair is plastered to her face. The memory at first is always startlingly beautiful until the scream begins. It is primal, guttural and echoes off the rocks surrounding her. Then the boy lying limp at her feet comes into focus. But this is my own memory. To understand it better, it’s only right that we delve into hers.

ANGELICA: 4.6 minutes

He died with his train ticket in his pocket and his hands clasped tightly around his necklace. I know because I was there. I start compressions frantically, unable to remember how many to do. One, two, three, four, trying to force the life back into him. Five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, my own breaths rasping, willing him to join me. Eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, I stop pressing methodically, the panic taking over and I begin to hit him wildly. Suddenly I am furious, illogically furious at him, and I begin to spit and swear as I return to compressions. What else can I do?

“Don’t die! Wake up! Bastard! Talk to me! Open your eyes now!” I stop suddenly staring rigidly at his face. “No,” is all I can think. This. Can’t. Happen. Mouth to mouth, my mind screams, I haven’t tried that yet and I know why. What if the kiss of life doesn’t work; what if it is the kiss of death? What if I can’t save him? I slam my hands either side of his head, pinch his nose and calmly breathe into his mouth. Once. Twice. Nothing. And that is when I rock back on to my knees and scream.

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The Next Space & Pop Culture Show with Al & Jo 04/27 by KWOD Radio | Pop Culture Podcasts

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New Sci-Fi Action - Renegades by Sara Mason

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Title: Renegades

Author Name: Sara Mason

Author Bio:

Sara Atherton Mason was raised in Somerville, Massachusetts, with an amazing immediate and extended family. She attended Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts, graduating with highest honors in Chemistry. She then graduated from the Florida State University College of Law with high honors. She lives in the Florida with her toy poodle, Melvin, and clerks for a United States District Court Judge. She enjoys coffee, wine, sports, and science fiction television shows.

Author Links -

http://www.saraathertonmason.com/

http://www.saraathertonmason.com/blog.html

https://www.facebook.com/SaraAthertonMason

https://twitter.com/saramason1287

http://www.pinterest.com/saramason1287/

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7370794.S_A_Mason

Book Genre: Science fiction

Publisher: Self-Published

Release Date: October 31, 2013

Buy Link(s):

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GBN8ECG/ref=s9_simh_gw_p351_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0QS7SHS9DVYTEJB1J36P&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1688200382&pf_rd_i=507846

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/renegades-sara-mason/1117273819?ean=9781493620654

http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/renegades-8

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/372915

Book Description:

Elora Pertin spent her life trying to please her father, an esteemed General for the Empire.

When he convinced her to leave her quiet life as a scientist to advance a secret project for the Emperor, she had no idea what she was getting into. The seemingly innocent projects she engineered were actually being used to develop a genocidal weapon. After uncovering the Emperor’s plot, Elora had no choice but to act.

Elora finds herself fighting for her life against the Empire she once served, abandoning everything with only a handful of friends and an unlikely ally—the Emperor’s deadliest assassin. Will he prove himself true as her protector, a loyal servant of the Empire, or a romantic distraction? With the law and assassins searching the star system for them, Elora and her team are determined to accomplish their mission . . . or die trying.

Excerpt One:

Back in her room, Elora tried to come up with another plan. If her father couldn’t—or wouldn’t—help, she had to find someone else. Just finishing and going home was not an option. She tried to focus on the weapon, but was preoccupied with thoughts of her father. What was he involved with? How could he involve her in the development of an illegal weapon? He had been her rock and best friend since her mom died when she was so young. If she couldn’t trust her dad, whom could she trust?

She had just closed her eyes to practice the meditative techniques she learned on Naruta when she was suddenly pulled out of bed to her feet. She felt the strong arms of a man on either side of her head. Instinctively, she tried to jerk his arms away because she was sure he was about to break her neck. Her head was pulled so far to one side she could feel the muscles in her neck tearing apart. Then he stopped.

Elora could barely see the mirror in her peripheral. The man’s black monochromatic attire made him hard to see in the dark room, but she could make him out against her body. He was tall with shaggy dark hair, slightly curly on the ends. He had a strong jaw, and as she moved up his face, she saw he was looking at her in the mirror. His eyes were dark—almost as black as his clothes. Just as suddenly as he pulled her out of bed, he released her.

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Featured Author: Lissa M. Cowan of Milk Fever

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Title: Milk Fever

Author Name: Lissa M. Cowan

Book Genre: Historical fiction, literary suspense

Publisher: Demeter Press

Release Date: October 18, 2013

Buy Link(s): http://www.amazon.com/Lissa-M.-Cowan/e/B00G48XN3S

http://www.amazon.ca/Milk-Fever-Lissa-M-Cowan/dp/1927335205

www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/milk-fever/9781927335208

ABOUT THE BOOK:
What if the only person you ever loved suddenly disappeared without a trace?
In 1789, Armande, a wet nurse who is known for the mystical qualities of her breast milk, goes missing from her mountain village.

Céleste, a cunning servant girl who Armande once saved from shame and starvation, sets out to find her. A snuffbox found in the snow, the unexpected arrival of a gentleman and the discovery of the wet nurse’s diary, deepen the mystery. Using Armande’s diary as a map to her secret past, Céleste fights to save her from those plotting to steal the wisdom of her milk.

Milk Fever is a rich and inspired tale set on the eve of the French Revolution–a delicious peek into this age’s history. The story explores the fight for women’s rights and the rise in clandestine literature laying bare sexuality, the nature of love and the magic of books to transform lives.

BLOG POST:

Why Book Covers are So Important

I had a discussion with my publisher before my book was published. I told her that I was fussy about book covers and I thought it would be better to find a stock image rather than commission an artist to do something for little pay. I worked with a graphic designer and it took us several hours to find an image that I liked and that was affordable. There are so many amazing images out there yet they also cost thousands of dollars. I love the image that I chose because it really captures the sensuality of my book and of the time period in which it’s set. It also reminds me of Céleste, the narrator of the book. The painting is by François Boucher, a famous Rococo painter so it really is perfect to have found it.

So besides just being generally fussy about quality (I worked in publishing for a few years which might explain why) I have always thought that a book cover needs to sell the book. If people see the book in a store then they might be in a rush and could walk right by unless the cover makes them stop and pick up the book. I have bought books just because I like the cover, even before knowing the author or what the book’s about.

Think of it as a first impression.

If you’re at a job interview, you’re going to want to look your best and be clear about why you want the job and what you can do for the company. Well, the same is true for a book cover. You might only have that one chance to entice someone into picking up your book. You want to make sure that the words are clear, that the cover isn’t too cluttered and that it’s obvious what kind of book it is. If you don’t have much money for design, then ask your friends if they know someone who can do it at a reduced rate and you’ll give them some exposure. Or go to the local art college and see if any students might be interested in trying book design. Do research beforehand to see what book covers are out there and which ones appeal to you and why. Above all, make sure you love the cover. I know authors who go along with what their publishers want, however you spent so much time writing the book so you should be proud of the final product.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Lissa M. Cowan is the author of Milk Fever and founder of Writing the Body. She speaks and writes about storytelling, creativity, work-life balance and creative spirituality. She is a Huffington Post blogger and writes regularly for Canadian and U.S. magazines and newspapers.

She is co-translator of Words that Walk in the Night by Pierre Morency, one of Québec’s most honoured poets. She has been writing and telling stories in one form or another since she was six years old and has received awards for her writing from the University of Victoria’s Writing Department and from The Banff Centre. She is an alumna of The Banff Centre and The Victoria School of Writing. She has had some wonderfully talented teachers along the way such as Nino Ricci, Jane Rule and Daphne Marlatt who have helped her hone her writing craft.

Lissa believes that inspiration for writing can come from anywhere and that lifelong creativity begins by cultivating a deep awareness of ourselves, and the world around us. She coaches her students to develop the skills to tune in—rather than wait for the muse—and to trust their intuition. She believes that true creative work begins with a loving relationship to self and spreads outwards to encompass all living beings.

When she’s not writing or teaching, you can most likely find her in a cafe working on one of her stories or book ideas. She just started work on a creative non-fiction book, though it’s too early right now to spill the beans on that one!

She holds a Master of Arts degree in English Studies from l’Université de Montréal and lives in Toronto, Canada.

Author Links - The link for any or all of the following...

Website: lissacowan.com Blog: lissacowan.com/blog | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gosmall | Twitter: @lissacowan | Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/lissamcowan | Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/lissamcowan | Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/Lissamcowan

| Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Lissa-M.-Cowan/e/B00G48XN3S

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BOOK EXCERPT:

Excerpt One (300-500 or so Words):

Armande handed me a book that felt clumsy and stiff in my hands.
I pressed it with all the strength I could bring to bear. She said the
pages of books were made from cotton and linen rags stamped into
pulp, then pressed into paper and hung to dry. I laughed at her for
telling such a lie because I thought maybe she was just like my father
who told tall tales to make me behave. Rows and rows of lines she
called words looked odd to me. Many times I searched hard within
every letter, every sound to find meaning. The letters cut my tongue
as thorns on a rose bush, each one sticking to me. I could not speak
the next letter until the one before it came unstuck. Soon after the
word was finally spoken, my lazy tongue quit my mouth.

Months later, the wet nurse asked me to read a passage aloud.
The first line was, Bodies gliding on morning’s cloak of dew, lit up
as iridescent insect wings they flew. When I came to the word iridescent,
Armande said to say it slowly, one letter at a time. She told
me it was from the word iris for the flower, and escent for colours
of the rainbow that change as a dragonfly in the sun. Finally, when
my tongue began working with me and worrying less, she asked me
to say other words like deliquescent, effervescence, and florescence.
These newfound words were as rare gems dug up by the wet nurse
solely for me. She wrote them out with big stokes that filled a whole
page. I rubbed my eyes to make the words go away, yet they only
stayed there waiting for me to say them.

In the days and months that followed, I learned to read and write
well, and I learned first-hand about the miraculous effects of Armande’s
milk on babies. Before, I was a mere servant watching from afar as the
wet nurse suckled. Then I was part of her life, holding and changing
babies, burping them, and rocking them to sleep. Armande cared for
three babies during this period yet not all at once. She would also tend
to others from time to time, reassuring worried mothers in soothing
tones as gentle and sweet as the milk itself. First there was Jacques
who she still cared for. His mother died in childbirth and Armande
stepped up to nurse him without a thought about payment. Caroline
came after, then Héloïse. The first time I watched from up close as
Jacques drank her milk was in the drawing room.

Armande was on her favourite oak chair with the sagging blue leather
seat and worn arms while I sat on the sofa. Suddenly Jacques stopped sucking,
then gazed at me knowingly, his eyes full of light. In that instant, a slim ray
of sun gleamed through a crack, lighting up the darkness inside me.
My hands shook. Sweat ran down my cheeks and the back of my neck.
Just as she said her father sometimes described it, we were entering a new
age driven by light. And I, a peasant girl whose father and mother never
held a book, would be there to witness the change.

Emily Kimelman's Book Blast is UNLEASHED

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Choose the Voice of Sydney Rye

Sydney Rye is coming to Audio and we need your help picking the narrator!

Emily Kimelman's “Sydney Rye” series features a strong female protagonist and her rescue dog, Blue. It is recommended for the 18+ who enjoy some violence, don't mind dirty language, and are up for a dash of sex. Not to mention an awesome, rollicking good mystery!

Haven’t read Sydney Rye yet? Download the first book, UNLEASHED, for free on Amazon, iTunes, B&N, or Kobo and see how she sounds in your head then vote for the best narrator!

Voting enters you to win all sorts of great prizes including Amazon gift cards, signed books, and the finished Audio book! Add to your chances of winning by joining Emily's email list, liking her Facebook page, or telling your friends about the contest.

Here are your choices:

Emily:

Bio:

Emily Strong is an actor, voiceover talent, and first time filmmaker. As a native of Michigan, she is a nature-lover at heart but has the mind of a city girl and moved to Chicago nearly three years ago because she wasn't smart enough to go somewhere warmer. She takes full advantage of what the city has to offer by training at legendary places like The Second City and eating lots and lots of ethnic food (will travel all the way across the city to Pilsen for the best tacos!). Her love of reading was the catalyst for her adventurous spirit and the reason why she is always stoked to tell stories in their many different forms.

You can visit her at www.emilystrong.net

Erin:

Bio:

Erin has narrated over 500 audio books including "The Hunger Games" trilogy for The National Library Services/Library Of Congress, "A State Of Wonder," The Garden Of The Beasts," "Anna Karenina," "Ferdinand The Bull, and "Madeline."

Sonja:

Sonja has two loves: acting and reading. Narrating audiobooks is her absolute passion. She has logged over 600 hours recording textbooks with an organization called Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic, and is currently in the process of recording a kids' action-fantasy-adventure novel, a steamy and mysterious paranormal romance, and a non-fiction about writing. She loves nothing more than bringing vivid worlds and unique characters to life. When she's not recording, Sonja can be found onstage, traipsing around Brooklyn, or entertaining children with a variety of dubious accents.

Erica:

Bio:

Erica Newhouse is a film, televesion and theater actor living in New York City. She is a graduate of The Juilliard School.

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Every vote, like, share, or sign up is an entry for the "grand prizes"

One person will win Signed copies of all 5 books

One person will win a $30 Amazon or B&N gift card

Four other winners will win paperback copies of UNLEASHED

Anyone who votes + signs up for Emily’s email list + likes Emily’s FaceBook page gets a copy of the audio book when it's completed!

More about UNLEASHED:

UNLEASHED is the first book in Emily Kimelman's best selling Sydney Rye series of mysteries.

When the series begins Sydney Rye is named Joy Humbolt. She does not like people telling her what to do, so it comes as no surprise that she was just fired from her last job. When she buys Charlene Miller's dog-walking business on Manhattan's exclusive upper east side, it seems like the perfect fit: Quiet environment, minimal contact with people.

But then one of her clients turns up dead, and Charlene disappears. Rumors say Charlene was having an affair with the victim--and of course, everyone assumes Joy must know where she is. Joy begins to look into the crime, first out of curiosity then out of anger when there is another murder and threats start to come her way.

When police detective Mulberry is assigned to the case, Joy finds a kindred spirit--cynical and none-too-fond of the human race. As they dig deep into the secrets of Manhattan's elite, they not only get closer to the killer but also to a point of no return. One last murder sends Joy Humbolt hurtling over the edge. Her only chance of survival is to become Sydney Rye.

The Rest of The Sydney Rye Series:

DEATH IN THE DARK (A Sydney Rye Novella, #2)

INSATIABLE (A Sydney Rye Novel, #3)

STRINGS OF GLASS (A Sydney Rye Novel, #4)

THE DEVIL’S BREATH (A Sydney Rye Novel, #5) Coming April 2014

Emily Kimelman Biography

Emily Kimelman is the author of the best selling “Sydney Rye” series of mystery novels including UNLEASHED, DEATH IN THE DARK, INSATIABLE, STRINGS OF GLASS and the forthcoming THE DEVIL’S BREATH. Emily lives with her husband, Sean Gilvey, and their dog, Kinsey Millhone “Pup Detective”, on a trawler docked in the Hudson Valley during the summer. She spends her winters traveling to where ever the next Sydney Rye Novel takes place. Right now she is in Costa Rica working on Sydney Rye #6.

If you’ve read Emily’s work and liked it please contact her. She loves hearing from readers. You can reach Emily via email ejkimelman@gmail.com or on twitter @ejkimelman. Follow her on Instagram to see pictures from Emily’s latest adventures. Visit www.emilykimelman.com to learn more about Emily and the Sydney Rye series.

Links:

UNLEASHED

Amazon

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Goodreads

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11296999-unleashed

Kobo

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Dark Side of Sunset Pointe Born in Kingman, Arizona

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We will be interviewing Michael Allan Scott on KWOD Radio this Thursday, the 20th at 5:30pm PT, or Arizona time. To find the show, please follow this link:
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Title: Dark Side of Sunset Pointe – a Lance Underphal Mystery

Author Name: Michael Allan Scott

Author Bio:

Born and raised at the edge of the high desert in Kingman, Arizona, Michael Allan Scott resides in Scottsdale with his wife, Cynthia and their hundred-pound Doberman, Otto. In addition to writing mysteries and speculative fiction, his interests include music, photography, art, scuba diving and auto racing. For the latest, please visit http://michaelallanscott.com

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Website: http://michaelallanscott.com/

Dark Side of Sunset Pointe - book trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbGeaIs_Kuw

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Book Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Publisher: Telemachus Press

Release Date: 11/19/12

Buy Link(s):

Amazon.com – http://www.amazon.com/Dark-Side-Sunset-Pointe-ebook/dp/B00AAGZ1S0/

Amazon.uk – http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dark-Side-Sunset-Pointe-ebook/dp/B00AAGZ1S0/

Goodreads – https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16233621-dark-side-of-sunset-pointe---a-lance-underphal-mystery

Book Description:

A contemporary mystery/thriller—a paranormal mystery, to be more precise. For mystery fans, it twists and turns like a dragon kite in a high wind. Mystery connoisseurs, beware. The Lance Underphal Mystery series will keep you guessing . . .

Lance Underphal was devastated by his wife’s death, and now, the down-and-out crime-scene photographer can’t let her go. He wakes up plagued by premonitions. The double shooting of an Arizona real estate developer and his mistress/bookkeeper immerse Underphal in a world of incomprehensible phenomena.

Frank Salmon, the homicide detective on the case, does his best to blow off Underphal’s “visions.” But the murders keep piling up and the visions are all too real.

Salmon pursues Underphal’s clues from a popular strip club to a failing community bank, adding a blackmailing stripper to the body count.

Underphal struggles mightily with his psychic curse, teetering on the brink of insanity. His only hope for redemption is the voice in his head, the voice of his dead wife. Stumbling through dark vortexes of murderous intrigue, he comes to realize his visions will either kill him or lead to the capture of a killer—maybe more than one.

Excerpt:

A blazing sun still high above Phoenix's western horizon. One hundred nine degrees in the shade. Those with the wherewithal and accumulated vacation time have fled north to the cool pines or west to the balmy California coast weeks ago. Only the dregs of humanity, conscripted company workers and hardcore entrepreneurs are left to bake in the Valley of the Sun’s August heat. Yet beneath the surface layer of superheated atmosphere and social veneers there is another, more subliminal furnace raging—its fumes stoking the fires of Hell.

Just off the intersection of Greenway and Tatum a white stucco box of an office building squats under a clay tile roof, heat rising off the reddish tiles in shimmering sheets. Mounted on the wrought-iron entry gate, the building directory announces the tenants: Suite 101 – Whiting Realty & Development. The office is closed for the day yet the overburdened air conditioning units grind away, sheltering the last remaining occupant from the sweltering heat.

Bloodshot eyes stare at a spreadsheet, the monitor’s image glares with the harsh reality. Too many negative numbers expose an ugly truth. Anxiously perched on the edge of his high-backed leather executive chair, Gary Whiting waits with the phone to his ear. Dreading the final ring, Whiting lets it go to voicemail, again. He needs to talk to his partner, Rodriguez. He loosens the knot in his power tie and hangs up. This time, without leaving a message.

The four Excedrin have knocked his headache down to a dull throbbing at the base of his skull, but his eyes still ache. He’s been crunching numbers for their Sunset Pointe development project, staring at the monitor all damn day. He rubs at the knots in his stomach through his rumpled white dress shirt, thinking maybe he should eat or maybe he should just shoot himself. He taps the return key with a jittery thumb, hitting it too many times, trying to put the numbers out of his mind. His pulse pounds in his temples. Shit! Got to get ahold of that asshole, Rodriguez.

Whiting runs a trembling hand through thinning hair, his scalp hot and moist. They’ve got to do something about these numbers. Short stubble on raw cheeks twitches as he anxiously works his jaws. They could lose the whole damn project. Thirty million! He can’t believe it, he’s bet everything on this project. And with the hard-money loan, they’ve got a bigger nut than ever. Shit! Those hard-money bastards, they’re Rodriguez’s contacts. Of course they had to have the money to finish—all the construction cost overruns. Fucking Rodriguez. His fingers manically drum on the hardwood desktop, their nails ragged, bitten to the quick. They’re in way too deep to quit now.

Chewing his bottom lip, Whiting redials Rodriguez’s cell.

“Damn Gary, whaddaya want?” Rodriguez sounds out of breath, frustrated.

“Mike, we need to go over some numbers. Ya got a minute?”

Rodriguez gives a short chuckle then lowers his voice. “I’m kinda in the middle of somethin’.”

“Yeah, but . . .” Gary hears a thump, then a woman’s muffled words. “Hey, are you at the office? Who’s with you?”

“Yeah, like I said, we’re kinda in the middle of somethin’ here.”

Whiting hears giggling in the background.

“Stop that,” Rodriguez says to Diane. To Gary, he says, “Diane’s never done it on the desk before.”

Whiting can almost hear Rodriguez’s leering grin.

In the background Diane laughs. “Do I get overtime for this?”

Now they’re both laughing.

“Damn . . . Mike, you guys . . . in the office?”

“Hey, don’t sweat it. It’s almost seven, no one’s around, yard gates are locked, lights are off. No one’s gonna know.”

Whiting hears Diane coo . . . more giggling.

Rodriguez speaks closer into the phone. “That is, as long as you keep your mouth shut.”

“Hey, no problem. I don’t care what you do with Diane. She’s your bookkeeper.”

Diane lets out a short yelp. “What was that?”

“Shit,” whispers Rodriguez. “Shit.”

“Mike, what’s going on?”

“Hold on, I think someone’s here.”

Whiting hears grunting, rustling, probably scrambling for clothes, the metallic snap of window blinds.

“Who’s that?” says Rodriguez under his breath. “Get your panties on.”

Whiting hears Diane whine. “I’m trying.”

He hears Rodriguez whispering to himself. “Who is that? Is that . . ? I’ll get that bastard.”

“Gary, hold on, I gotta take a picture with this thing, hold on.”

“Okay.” Whiting hears the blinds clacking.

He hears Rodriguez talking to himself. “Damn, it’s dark . . . but I think I got ‘em.”

“Mike . . . Mike?”

“Yeah, I’m back, hold on. Gotta check this out.”

Whiting clutches the phone in a sweaty hand, pressed hard against his ear. He hears a loud bang. A door slamming the wall? Too weird. He needs a Valium.

Diane screams.

“You, you asshole!" yells Rodriguez. "What the fuck do you want!?!”

Whiting hears POP, POP! Screeching, a low grunt, loud thumps . . . POP, POP, POP! “Uh, uh, uh . . .” Guttural gasps. A long wail. High-pitched keening, its otherworldly echo raising every hair on goose flesh. Whiting drops the receiver, horrified. The plastic handset bounces off the desktop as it sinks in. They’ve been shot!

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