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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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Katherine Marsh talks heroes, plus win her new book!
Today’s post is all about Katherine Marsh and her new book Jepp, Who Defied the Stars! As you might have seen earlier in the week from my review, this is a book that is well worth your time! A gorgeous mix of historical and fantasy elements, Jepp’s story is hard to stop reading once you start! I’m lucky enough to have Katherine Marsh herself here today. She’ll be sharing a guest post with you and was also kind enough to bring along a copy for giveaway! So read on my friends, read on. Greetings, Bibliophiles and thank you, Jessica! My new…
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The LOVE IS LOUDER campaign, and your chance to win a copy of SPEECHLESS by Hannah Harrington!
As promised, today is all about the Love is Louder campaign! As you may have read earlier this week, this is a campaign that Harlequin Teen and Speechless are promoting. In my opinion, it’s a worthy cause! Let me share some more. ********** Harlequin TEEN has partnered with the nonprofit Love is Louder, a movement that started when actress Brittany Snow, MTV and the Jed Foundation decided to do something to help those feeling mistreated. Hundreds of thousands of people just like you have come together to raise the volume around the message that love and support are louder than any internal…
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Writing THY FEARFUL SYMMETRY: A post by Richard Wright + a SURPRISE!
Please welcome to the blog, Richard Wright! He’s the author of Thy Fearful Symmetry, a completely amazing book that I’ve recently fallen in love with. You can find my review here, and add the book to Goodreads by clicking the banner. Trust me, you’ll want to. Especially if you like books with a creep factor. Anyway it’s Richard’s time to shine, so I’ll step away! Please enjoy his guest post and then scroll to the bottom for a surprise! ******************** You’ve felt it, haven’t you? That white hot passion for another person that drives the world away. Everything’s simpler, when…
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Celebrating BBAW! An interview with Alison of The Cheap Reader!
It’s that time again! Book Blogger Appreciation Week! Time to celebrate all of us out there who devote our time and effort to the love of everything bookish. Are you a blogger? You can participate too! Just click here and get started! ********** In honor of this week I’m interviewing a fellow blogger. Alison from The Cheap Reader! 1) First, a challenge. Describe your reading habits in just 10 words! Sneaks reading in everywhere. Book in purse at all times! 2) How would you describe your bookish tastes? Do you have a favorite genre? My bookish taste tends to run a bit…
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Books to Watch! (8/22/12)
Welcome to the first ever edition of BOOKS TO WATCH! In this post I’ll share with you two books that I am loving and think that you should keep your eyes on! One that’s already out, and one that’s coming up. It’s all about the bookish love. Away we go! ******************** OUT NOW Mary Lindsey’s Shattered Souls is one of my favorite books of last year! It’s a compelling read with just the right mixture of romance and action. A must read for sure! You can find my review here. A thrilling debut story of death, love, destiny and danger Lenzi hears…
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EVERGREEN Giveaway Update!!!
As you may recall, earlier today I posted my review of Evergreen, the second book in Brenda Pandos’ Mer Tales series! It’s wonderful, and I KNOW you want a copy! Lucky for you, Brenda has been sweet enough to offer up a copy of her wonderful book to you, lovely readers! One winner will take home an ebook copy of Evergreen! How do you enter? Just comment below! Brenda will choose from those of you who comment, ask her a question, or anything of that nature. Easy peasy! PLUS there is a HUGE giveaway going on over at Brenda’s blog!…
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52 Days of 52 Reasons to Love Jessica Brody and Her Books! (Plus a giveaway!)
Hello there fellow bibliophiles! Today you have the pleasure of being introduced to a new book by the fabulous Jessica Brody AND have a chance to win! Read on! 1 of the 52 Reasons to Love Jessica Brody and Her Books….for 51 other reasons, visit In Bed With Books (August 16th), The Hiding Spot (August 18th), and Novel Novice (August 19th), and stay tuned for more! Today’s Reason: Jessica sang background vocals on ABC’s TV commercials for “Shrek the Halls” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”. About 52 Reasons to Hate My Father (FSG, July 2012) Being America’s favorite heiress is…
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Bout of Books: Goals Post
After a few years of watching people participate in this, and wishing I had time to participate, I finally do! So let’s get started! The Bout of Books read-a-thon is organized by Amanda @ On a Book Bender and Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal. It is a week long read-a-thon that begins 12:01am Monday, August 13th and runs through Sunday, August 19th in whatever time zone you are in. Bout of Books is low-pressure, and the only reading competition is between you and your usual number of books read in a week. There are challenges, giveaways, and a grand prize,…
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Coming Soon on HDB… 7/29/12
Hello again! I’ve decided to start this new event, once a Sunday, to keep you updated on what is coming up in the week! Let’s just say it will also keep me honest to make sure things go up… Win/win right? Let’s kick things off! ********** MONDAY Monday brings you a review of Emerald Isle by Kate Hinderer. What is the secret behind Fascination Island? You’ll find out! TUESDAY Ms. K (my lovely ghost reader) reviews Eden’s Root by Rachel K. Fisher on Tuesday. She loved this one! Will you? WEDNESDAY What did I read in the month of July? Here’s your…