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A guest post by Liz Gruder
Tour Link When New Orleans went under during Hurricane Katrina, I worked in the media. Martial law had been declared. Driving through the warzone, soldiers poked guns in my face as I held up ID. I saw the Xs painted on houses with a number declaring the dead. I drove to a beloved marina with boats piled up like Tinker Toys. All wildlife was dead and the seagulls had been blown away. Everything had been destroyed. I saw my husband, who had kept his boat there and loved the marina, the wildlife, and the sunsets, fall to his knees and…
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Facades and the Truth: A post by Jade Kerrion
Jade Kerrion is the guest of honor here on Hopelessly Devoted Bibliophile today! She is the author of Earth-Sim, a quick moving Sci-Fi novel about a girl who has power over our history and, even larger spread, our whole world. Sound like something up your alley? Here’s a synopsis! What reviewers are saying: 5 Stars! “What a fantastic book by Jade Kerrion, it grabbed me from the very first page…Ms Kerrion’s writing is exciting and well paced to keep you wanting to know more…” Jem Moran has a reputation to prove and a secret to protect. The prestigious world simulation…
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Why I Write: A guest post by Mia Hoddell
I’m pleased to welcome Mia Hoddell to the blog today! She is the author of Deadly to Love, a story about the power of love and the danger that it can lead to in the end. Sound tantalizing? Have some more temptation! There is a love that is so dangerous, so powerful, so intoxicating that it embraces your heart and smothers your mind until it leaves you defenceless. Serena knew that but still, it didn’t stop her. His name was Kai. He was the most beautiful, irresistible man she had ever encountered. Their attraction was too compelling to fight and…
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Romance in Dystopia: Guest post and giveaway with Nazarea Andrews!
I’m proud to welcome Nazarea Andrews here today, as she tours the blogsphere promoting Edge of the Falls. If you are a fan of dystopian romance, this is a book you’ll definitely want to add to your TBR! Let me tempt you a bit, shall I? Sabah always knew where she belonged—with Berg—and what was expected of her—to care for the other children the Mistress took in. But when a ban-wolf saves her life, things begin to change. Arjun isn’t like the other ban-wolves, the savage creatures that are barely human. He’s gentle and furious and as Sabah spends time…
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P.T. McHugh on his writing inspiration!
Today I’m proud to be hosting P.T. McHugh, author of Keeper of the Black Stones! I’ll reviewing this tomorrow, but let me tell you…fabulous. In fact, why don’t I give you a little taste of your own? Awkward in his own skin, shy around girls and worried about anything and everything, Jason Evans is just like a million other teenage boys in high school, with one very large exception: he has been given a gift that allows him to jump through time. A set of stones has fallen into his lap that gives him access to any place – and…
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The Writer’s Cave: A guest post and giveaway with B.C. Burgess!
Today’s guest is B.C. Burgess, author of Descension! She’s on tour with AToMR Tours to promote her new book, and I’m lucky enough to be the lucky blog hosting :). Huzzah! First let’s put a spotlight on Descension shall we? The Angel After three years caring for her dying mother, Layla Callaway learns she was adopted under unusual circumstances. Following a cryptic message to seek her birth family in Oregon, Layla uproots her lonely life, quickly finding she descends from witches and wizards. Magic is in her blood, and a handsome family friend is eager to prove it. Through a ring imprinted with…
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A guest post by Marion Croslydon and a giveaway!
Oxford Whispers by Marion Croslydon is on tour with AToMR Tours! Lucky me, I get to help promote it! I have to say that the premise of this book sounds deliciously creepy. If you haven’t had a chance to read it just yet, let me tempt you with it right now! Madison LeBon is dead set against the dead. Her fresh start at Oxford University is a brand new beginning. She finally has a chance to turn the page on her psychic powers and cumbersome voodoo heritage. Snakes, dolls, ghosts, and spirits: Farewell… Not quite. When the tragic lovers in…
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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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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…