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A guest post by Jacquelyn Mitchard
Today’s guest post is brought to you courtesy of Jacquelyn Mitchard! Her newest book, What We Saw At Night, focuses on the sport/lifestyle of Parkour. Her mission today is to share with you a little bit about her research into the subject, and how it plays into the book! Enjoy! ********************* When I found out that my son had done Parkour, and above the ground, building to building, I was horrified at first. Then I learned more about it, and the total beauty of the sport (I should call it a discipline, not a sport because it’s more like tai…
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Achieve Success from Your Creative Talents: A Guest Post by Ron Gavilik
Ron Gavilik is back here on HDB! If you remember, in August he stopped by to share Emotobooks with us. A new, and unique way to utilize tablets as more immersive ways of reading. This time, he’s back with a new book that he’s published, especially for those of you who are creative professionals! ********** Achieve Success from Your Creative Talents Ron Gavalik Throughout civilized human history, creative minds of every type were comforted by the knowledge that if a publisher, producer, or gallery accepted their work, they’d receive financial support in the form of advanced payments and promotional initiatives.…
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Series Spotlight: Deadly Angels Series
It’s time for another…. SERIES SPOTLIGHT!!! This is where I share a new series that has caught my eye with all of you, dear readers! This time it’s all about Sandra Hill and her Deadly Angels series. *********** Sandra Hill Sandra Hill is a graduate of Penn State and worked for more than 10 years as a features writer and education editor for publications in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Writing about serious issues taught her the merits of seeking the lighter side of even the darkest stories. She is the wife of a stockbroker and the mother of four sons.…
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5 Facts + An Interview with Alivia Anders!
ARE YOU READY? I said, ARE YOU READY? Well you better be, because today on the blog it’s all about Alivia Anders. She is the author of The Illumine Series, which you can see in her awesome dossier below. Illumine and Obumbrate are already out for your reading pleasure, and Riven is coming so very soon! Now, please enjoy some facts and an interview as Alivia tours Riven around the web! ********** 5 Facts + An Interview with Alivia! 1- My first time using a circa 70-80’s sewing machine to complete a HUGE project, I made a fully lined, stitched and movie accurate…
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A November to Remember: Celebrating with The Vincent Boys!
A NOVEMBER TO REMEMBER Brought to You By: THE VINCENT BOYS By Abbi Glines The Vincent Boys is a seductive story of attraction and betrayal. This November, the Vincent boys are helping us remember the guys who have both stolen and broken our hearts. The Man Who Has My Heart This silly man right here? That’s my husband. We’ve had a long, LONG and interesting relationship, but let me put it in a nutshell for you. He stole my heart in high school, and he still has it today. 10 years later, and we’re still just as happy as we…
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Why Write Short Stories? A Guest Post by Richard Salter.
If you’ve followed my blog for any length of time, you’ll know that I’m completely obsessed with both Science Fiction and Fantasy. Put a book in my hands that takes me to another world? You have me forever. I’m that much of a nerd. So of course I am ecstatic to welcome today’s guest! This is Richard Salter! Contributing author to, and editor of, World’s Collider. An anthology filled with death, destruction, and the terrible nightmarish creatures that bring about both. Can I please say that I’ve been drooling over this book ever since I first set eyes on it? I’ll…
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Character Interview: Elliot from Touching the Surface
Today, please welcome Kimberly Sabatini to the blog! She’s brought along Elliot, her main character, for an interview. If you haven’t taken a look at Touching The Surface yet, I highly recommend clicking the book cover below! But let me share the synopsis with you in case you’ve missed it. Experience the afterlife in this lyrical, paranormal debut novel that will send your heart soaring. When Elliot finds herself dead for the third time, she knows she must have messed up, big-time. She doesn’t remember how she landed in the afterlife again, but she knows this is her last chance to…
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The Origin of Mr. Blank: A guest post by Justin Robinson
Today’s guest is Justin Robinson! He’s the author of the very recently published, Mr. Blank. This has been on my radar since I first saw the announcement from Candlemark & Gleam! It sounds amazing. Fast moving and full of twists! Anyway I’m rambling. Point being, Justin Robinson is here today to share his creation of Mr. Blank’s character with you!!! I’m loving this post, but I’ll stop talking and let you enjoy it. Take it away Justin! The Origin of Mr. Blank I swear, for the first month, I thought I was working for the Russian mob. It was a…
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Kimberly Kinrade talks YA Fiction. Plus, win her newest book!
The Mass Appeal of YA Fiction – It’s Not Just For Teens Guest Post by Kimberly Kinrade Chances are you or someone you love is addicted to Young Adult fiction. In all likelihood, you know many non-teens who fall into this category. For those who just don’t understand the fascination, or who worry about your loved one’s mental health, I’m here to help. Young Adult fiction didn’t start as a genre so much as an age classification for books. Depending on who you ask, (or what you read) YA lit falls somewhere between Middle Grade and Adult literature and is typically…
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Keith Domingue talks writing!
It’s all about Keith Domingue today!!! As you may recall, I reviewed Luthecker earlier this month and guys…seriously? It’s amazing! ESPECIALLY if you love Thrillers. Trust me. You need to add this to your reading list. Keith is here today to share with you his opinion on writing. Are you a budding writer? This post is for you. He’s a smart man, but that will be obvious when you read this. So without further ado, I’ll give the floor over. Enjoy! Write what you know…or not. “Write what you know” is common advice given to writers when they begin their…