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Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Blog Hop & Giveaway: CROW'S REST by Angelica R. Jackson

This blog hop is one of my favorites! Angelica has shared with us a scene from Crow's Rest where the main character, Avery, has an eerie experience in Preston Castle. Check out the scene below as well as my own strange experience.




Title: Crow's Rest
Author: Angelica R. Jackson
Published: May 12, 2015
Publisher: Spencer Hill Press
Isbn: 9781633920040
Pages: 288
Retail: $9.95
Buy Links: BN | Amazon | BookDepository

Avery Flynn arrives for a visit at her Uncle Tam's, eager to rekindle her summertime romance with her crush-next-door, Daniel.

But Daniel’s not the sweet, neurotic guy she remembers—and she wonders if this is her Daniel at all. Or if someone—some thing—has taken his place.

Her quest to find the real Daniel—and get him back—plunges Avery into a world of Fae and changelings, where creatures swap bodies like humans change their socks, and magic lives much closer to home than she ever imagined.



About the author:
In keeping with her scattered Gemini nature, Angelica R. Jackson has far too many interests to list here.

She has an obsession with creating more writing nooks in the home she shares with her husband and two corpulent cats in California's Gold Country. Fortunately, the writing nooks serve for reading and cat cuddling too.


Other pastimes include cooking for food allergies (not necessarily by choice, but she’s come to terms with it), photography, and volunteering at a local no-kill cat sanctuary.
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Avery's experience:






My experience:

It's hard to say what experiences are generated by our minds, tricks of the light, some other phenomena or altogether real. I have never seen the fae or any ghosts for that matter, but I have had a strange encounter of my own. When I was much younger, say 15+ years ago, I was visiting my cousin at my aunt and uncle's home. They only lived down the road so my sister and I visited often. This particular day though, my cousin and I were upstairs in her room which also happened to have an attic. We were curious about what was inside and had been tempted to venture inside but did not have the courage. This day, we gathered up our courage, determined to figure out what was inside. I remember my cousin helping me lift myself up so that I could peer inside. I wanted to be the first one up there and then I would help her. As I was dragging myself up, I felt something grab my arms. I say 'something' instead of 'someone' for a couple reasons. First, the thing that grabbed me was extremely hairy (arms and hands). Since it was clearly dark in the attic I could not actually see anything but I certainly felt it. The second reason I chose to use 'something' is because the only people in the house besides my cousin and I were downstairs. I know that you are probably saying, well there could have been another friend of family member there that hid before you came over. Well, yes, that's true. However, I do not believe this is the case. There were no other cars, and we lived in the middle of nowhere (literally) so someone would have had to walk pretty far. Also, while I did immediately fall from the attic opening and subsequently run downstairs with my cousin right behind, no one else ever came down and we stayed for several more hours. Don't you think a person would have had to use the bathroom or get a drink or something? Yes there are ways around it, but this would be really elaborate to trick a couple of kids. The other thing is that this was super hairy! No lie, and not human hairy. Every inch covered with super thick animal-like hair, hairy. So you tell me, was my experience paranormal, strange, unique, out of this world? It probably wasn't, but it certainly freaked me out and has stuck with me all this time.

Have you had any experiences like mine or Avery's? I would love to hear about it. Leave a comment below if you want to share. =)






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Monday, April 27, 2015

FREAKS OF NATURE by Wendy Brotherlin BLOG TOUR!

I am super excited to kick off the blog tour for FREAKS OF NATURE by Wendy Brotherlin which releases on May 5th! This tour will run from April 27 through May 8 and will include reviews, interviews, and more! Oh, did I mention there is also a giveaway? No? Well, there is a rafflecopter form below that may catch your interest.


About the book




Title: Freaks of Nature
Author: Wendy Brotherlin
Series: The Psion Chronicles, #1

Publisher: Spencer Hill Press
Release Date: May 5, 2015
Isbn: 9781633920064
Get a Copy: BN | Amazon | Book Depository


"Stand back because a new generation of superheroes is here.  “Freaks of Nature” is that rare action-adventure novel that simultaneously tugs at your heart and punches you in the gut.  With equal parts mystery, mayhem and romance, this is a story that will leave you begging for the next vividly imagined installment."
D.J. MacHale
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author

The global Ebola-X pandemic of 2022 lasted five months, two weeks and six days before a cure could be found. In its wake, it left a generation of psionic freaks who can turn a single thought into a weapon… or worse.

Fifteen-year-old Devon McWilliams is one of those freaks, but instead of some awesome ability like telepathy or telekinesis, he talks to plants. Yes, plants. In other words, Devon rates a big fat zero on the scale of kick-ass psychic abilities. But when Devon escapes from his psionic detainment facility, the United States Military intercepts him before he can rendezvous with the Psionic Underground Network. Regaining consciousness, Devon finds himself securely fastened to his seat aboard a military airship headed to Washington DC, where he will either be incarcerated for life or killed. 

However, there are six other psions aboard this one-way flight to doom… and one of them, a telepath named Bai Lee, claims to have the means to escape, but they have to convince her, one by one, that they’re worthy of freedom. This is not good news for Plant Boy. The last thing he wants is to relive his nightmare escape from the psi-facility that left his best friend dead, especially since he’s made the acquaintance of the lovely, blonde healer, Alya du Roumanie, sitting beside him. Worse than that, he wouldn’t be able to bear the look in her eyes if she ever found out how truly pathetic a psion he really is. 



They say there are no keeping secrets from a hell-bent telepath, but Devon McWilliams is determined to do just that, risking everything not to be left behind.




About Wendy Brotherlin


Wendy Brotherlin is a screenwriter, music enthusiast and all around geek-goddess. She earned a Masters in Screenwriting at the University of Southern California and went on to write for children’s television including Nickelodeon’s Are You Afraid of the Dark?. Today, she lives in Manchester, Maine with her husband and two little super-heroes-in-training. Freaks of Nature is her first novel.


Tour Schedule

April 28- Mindy @ Books Complete Me 
April 29- Brooke @ The Cover Contessa
April 30- Stephanie @ Chasm of Books
May 1- Raychelle @ Steele Reviews

May 4- Nicole @ Nicole Payne
May 5- Release Day!!
May 6- Raychelle @ Steele Reviews
May 8- Deitre @ A Leisure Moment


The Giveaway




*Open to US entrants

*Must be 13 years of age or older

*No giveaway account may be used for tweeting/following, must be an active account


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Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Cover Reveal & Giveaway: FREAKS OF NATURE by Wendy Brotherlin

About the book:

Title: Freaks of Nature
Author: Wendy Brotherlin
Publisher: Spencer Hill Press
Release Date: May 5, 2015


Book Blurb:
The global Ebola-X pandemic of 2022 lasted five months, two weeks and six days before a cure could be found. In its wake, it left a generation of psionic freaks who can turn a single thought into a weapon… or worse.

Fifteen-year-old Devon McWilliams is one of those freaks, but instead of some awesome ability like telepathy or telekinesis, he talks to plants. YesplantsIn other words, Devon rates a big fat zero on the scale of kick-ass psychic abilities. But when Devon escapes from his psionic detainment facilitythe United States Military intercepts him before he can rendezvous with the Psionic Underground NetworkRegaining consciousness, Devon finds himself securely fastened to his seat aboard a military airship headed to Washington DC, where he will either be incarcerated for life or killed.

However, there are six other psions aboard this one-way flight to doom… and one of them, a telepath named Bai Lee, claims to have the means to escape, but they have to convince her, one by one, that they’re worthy of freedom.This is not good news for Plant Boy. The last thing he wants is to relive his nightmare escape from the psi-facility that left his best friend dead, especially since he’s made the acquaintance of the lovely, blonde healer, Alya du Roumanie, sitting beside him. Worse than that, he wouldn’t be able to bear the look in her eyes if she ever found outhow truly pathetic a psion he really is.

They say there are no keeping secrets from a hell-bent telepath, but Devon McWilliams is determined to do just thatrisking everything not to be left behind.

Doesn't that sound awesome! I can't wait to read Freaks of Nature! And if covers draw you in, then wait until see this!


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*dies from cover awesomeness*

When I first saw this cover, all I could think was WOW! Even now that I have stared at it for several hours (I have no shame), I can't get past that initial reaction. I just think this cover is made of awesome. What do you think about this amazing cover? I can't wait to read your comments! 


About the Author:



Wendy Brotherlin is a screenwriter, music enthusiast and all around geek-goddess. She earned a Masters in Screenwriting at the University of Southern California and went on to write for children’s television including Nickelodeon’s Are You Afraid of the Dark?. Today, she lives in Manchester, Maine with her husband and two little super-heroes-in-training. Freaks of Nature is her first novel.


Author links: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Goodreads | Website

The Giveaway:


* One $25 gift card to Barnes and Noble
* Open to US entrants only this time (International readers: watch for more giveaways coming your way)
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Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Launch Day Party: THE SHADOW PRINCE by Stacey O'neale



Today is release day for THE SHADOW PRINCE by Stacey O'Neale! Help us celebrate the release of this amazing novella and enter to win a $50 Amazon or Barnes & Noble Gift Card!




 Every sacrifice has consequences.
Sixteen-year-old Rowan has spent most of his life living among the mortals—learning to control the element of fire, impatiently awaiting the day his vengeful mother, Queen Prisma, will abdicate her throne. When he finally returns to Avalon for his coronation, his mother insists he must first prove his loyalty to the court by completing a secret mission: Kill Kalin, the half-human, half-elemental daughter of the air court king. Willing to do anything to remove his mother from power, he agrees to sacrifice the halfling. He returns to the mortal world with his best friend, Marcus, determined to kill the princess. But as he devises a plan, he starts to question whether or not he's capable of completing such a heinous task. And what price he will pay if he refuses?






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Also available in PRINT from Amazon




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Stacey O'Neale lives in Annapolis, Maryland.
When she's not writing, she spends her time fangirling over books, blogging,
watching fantasy television shows, cheering for the Baltimore Ravens, and
hanging out with her husband and daughter.
Her career in publishing started as a
blogger-turned-publicist for two successful small publishers. Stacey writes
young adult paranormal romance and adult science fiction romance. Her books
always include swoon-worthy heroes, snarky heroines, and lots of kissing.
Stacey loves hearing from readers. Follow her on
Twitter @StaceyONeale, look for her on Facebook, Pinterest, and GoodReads. You
can also visit her blog at http://staceyoneale.com/.

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Book Trailer Reveal & Giveaway: SOUL BETRAYED by Katlyn Duncan



I am super excited to be able to share the trailer for Katlyn Duncan's SOUL BETRAYED, the third and final book in The Life After trilogy, coming February 27, 2014 from Carina.



The covers for each book in this series are gorgeous and the trailers are just as amazing.



If you haven't yet heard about this awesome series, available in eBook format, just check out the descriptions below.



And if you'd like the chance to win an Amazon eGift Card, the author has offered one up for giveaway. Just follow the instructions in the Rafflecopter.



Now, without any further ado, let me present to you...



The Soul Betrayed Trailer





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About Soul Betrayed





COMING FEBRUARY 27, 2014


Series: The Life After #3

Publisher: Carina

Print length: 223 pages

Format: eBook



Description...



The final installment of The Life After trilogy...



A Life for a Life



The battle between Shadowed and Guard has brought destruction and terror to Gate Seven and now Maggie wants revenge. As the only after-life being who can save the souls from ultimate death Maggie comes face to face with her own human body, preserved for a century, waiting for just this moment to arrive.



Yet, how far will Maggie go to exact her revenge on the Shadowed? And when she comes face to face with her past, how will she survive the onslaught of memories she thought long gone?



For when the truth comes out all is not what it seems and Maggie has finally run out of time... She must choose her destiny or watch all she has perish in the fight for her life!





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About Katlyn Duncan





Katlyn Duncan was born and raised in a small town in western Massachusetts. Her overactive imagination involved invisible friends, wanting to be a Disney Princess and making up her own stories. Her bibliophile mom always encouraged her love of reading and that stayed with her since. Even though she works full time in the medical field Katlyn has always made time for books, whether she is reading or writing them.



Katlyn now lives in southern Connecticut with her husband and adorable Wheaten Terrier and she is thrilled to finally share her stories with the world.






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The Giveaway

This reveal includes a giveaway for a $15 Amazon eGift Card to one winner, ending on February 28th.



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About Soul Taken





Series: The Life After #1

Release date: June 4, 2013

Publisher: Carina

Print length: 223 pages


Formats: eBook



Description...




Book 1 in The Life After trilogy.



After-life just got a lot more complicated



Maggie is a Soul Collector. It’s her job to transport souls from the Living Realm to the After – but during a mission to find a stolen soul, she ends up stuck in a teen mean girl’s body.




Trapped, Maggie’s soul is catapulted into Ally’s life – and the human world she hasn’t experienced for one hundred years. But, as a descendant of the most powerful beings in the After, Maggie must rescue Ally before the girl’s soul dies…



To survive, Maggie must uncover devastating secrets – because with one soul taken by a terrifying enemy, Maggie’s could be next!





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The Soul Taken Trailer





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About Soul Possessed





Series: The Life After #2

Release date: October 28, 2013

Publisher: Carina

Print length: 256 pages

Format: eBook



Description...



Life after Life



Now Maggie has been given the chance of her after-life to become a Guard, nothing will stand in her way. Not even the undeniable attraction she feels for her trainer and past love—Jackson. But when the battle between Shadowed and Guard begins again which side will she choose?




When her boss, Felix, partners Jackson and Maggie up with Ally and Cooper to investigate terrifying Shadowed activity, she doesn’t think it could get any worse. Jackson and Cooper barely tolerate each other and this time, Maggie isn’t just proving her loyalty to the Guard during one mission...she has a side mission too. One so secret and so dangerous she can’t tell a soul...

Book 2 in The Life After trilogy.





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The Soul Possessed Trailer



Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Cover Reveal & Giveaway: FINAL STAND by Rose Garcia



RELEASE: MARCH 24th 2014

YOUNG ADULT PARANORMAL ROMANCE



Dominique is still alive after killing Tavion, the Tainted who's hunted her for lifetimes. Yet her protectors still fear for her life. They force her to flee Houston and abandon the friends she loves. But they can't protect her from herself. When Dominique starts hearing Tavion's voice in her head, she realizes that her personal connection to the Tainted still exists. And when her car is ambushed, she discovers another frightening truth—someone close to her is a traitor.



Desperate for answers, Dominique seeks the aid of first lifers Trent and Infiniti. With their help, she hopes to find her new enemy. But things get complicated with Trent when she finally accepts her eternal love for Farrell, and even more complicated when the whispers in her head threaten her loved ones. Determined to live, Dominique decides to make a final stand against the forces that want to end her. For good.









GET THE FIRST BOOK IN THE SERIES FOR ONLY 99¢




Praise for Final Life...

"Rose Garcia will explode your mind with action packed scenes and emotional turmoil.” - Moonlight Book Reviews 


"The whole transhuman concept had the whole Sci-Fi/Fantasy element going on, yet Rose Garcia has written it in a way that is both fresh and believable, with the classic good versus evil theme incorporated." - Always YA at Heart 



"Final Life is filled with magical moments, heart aching moments, action, and suspense. I look forward to the next chapter of Dominique's story." - WinterHaven Books 


Would you like to request a copy for review?

Please email BlogTours@goodchoicereading.com :)












Rose Garcia is a lawyer turned writer who's always been fascinated by science fiction and fantasy. From a very young age, she often had her nose buried in books about other-worlds, fantastical creatures, and life and death situations. More recently she's been intrigued by a blend of science fiction and reality, and the idea that some supernatural events are, indeed, very real. Fueled by her imagination, she created The Transhuman Chronicles--a series of books about people who have overcome human limitations.

Rose lives in Houston with her husband and two kids. You can visit Rose at www.rosegarciabooks.com

















Monday, February 17, 2014

Book Blast & Giveaway: SOUL OF FLAME by Rebecca Ethington





HAPPY RELEASE TO SOUL OF FLAME BY REBECCA ETHINGTON!






About Soul of Flame...






Book Four in the Imdalind Series, expected release December 2013



The Time for the final battle has come.



Edmund's armies have surrounded the Rioseco Abbey, trapping the few survivors inside. The sight that Ilyan was given a thousand years ago is about to come to pass.



If only Joclyn was able to fight.



Joclyn is tormented by the hallucinations that Cail’s mind has left her with, her magic an uncontrollable torrent that even Ilyan cannot control. Her moments of lucidity are broken by fears of dripping pipes and bleeding walls, and a desire to kill Ryland that she is having trouble trying to ignore.



The sight has shown her power, shown her success, but it has also shown her death – The end of her life something she is not quite willing to give up on yet.



Even past her death, the sight has shown her love, and that love may be the only key to her sanity, to her strength, and to Edmund's death.



That love may stand in her way, and a single choice may tip the scales and secure their future, or destroy their fate.




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SMALL TEASER


“You deserve to die!”



The tanned skin of his face slowly faded to white before the red of his lips painted blue. He clawed at his neck as an invisible force squeezed the life out of him. I only smiled as I watched him fight it, knowing it was pointless, knowing I wouldn’t let him get away.





Other books in the series...



 Kiss of Fire Available on AmazonBN (CURRENTLY FREE)
Eyes of Ember Available on AmazonBN
Scorched Treachery Available AmazonBN







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Rebecca Ethington is a story teller and author from Salt Lake City, Utah. She has been telling stories since she was small. First, with writing crude scripts, and then in stage with years of theatrical performances. Rebecca’s first stint into the world of literary writing, The Imdalind Series, was released in October 2012 and since its release each book has been found in several top 100 lists on Amazon. Rebecca is a mother to two, and wife to her best friend of 14 years. Her days are spent writing, running, and enjoying life with her crazy family.


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Rebecca Ethington is also a featured author at Chapter by Chapter BookRave in NY on September 20th! YA BOWLING, ADULT/NEW ADULT Mingling party! Get your tickets today! Book Signing FREE and open to the public. 


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