Run for the Roses Book Blitz!!

So excited for Rachel today and her book Run for the Roses! Please check it out below. I know you'll love it! ;)

Run for the Roses

by Rachel Schieffelbein

Release Date: 11/2013

by Swoon Romance

Summary from Goodreads:

Abigail Conrad has spent her whole life training for one goal: to win the roses at the Arabian Youth Nationals. She’s given up friends, a social life, and doesn’t have time to even think about guys -- much less date!

Now that she’s headed off to college in the fall, it’s her last chance to be a Youth National Champion, and she won’t let anything distract her from that dream.

Except maybe Chase, the older brother of Abigail's biggest rival. He’s charming, funny, and possibly Abigail's biggest problem. How can she focus on riding when her mind keeps wandering to Chase’s green eyes and confident smile?

With her dream on the line, Abigail had better learn to fight her growing attraction to Chase, or she might end up losing the roses and the guy.

About the Author

Rachel grew up in a tiny town in Minnesota. She still lives there, with her husband and their four kids. She coaches high school speech and theater, rides Arabian horses, reads as much as she can, and writes stories.

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***GIVEAWAY***

1 - $10 Starbucks Gift Card & ebook of Run For the Roses (INT)

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Stones of Power: The Exile

I recently met a new blogger who has an awesome book out which you should all look into. It's Called Stones of Power: The Exile.

Isn't this cover cool? I really like the detail of the creepy guy at the top *chills*

Here's the blurb: In a world where each person is born with a magic ability, the island of Denall is on the verge of an attack from a power hungry sorcerer, Mordyar, as he scours the world in search of the Stones of Power.  While the stones are gathering and their power begins to be revealed, four boys leave their village on a rite of passage into adulthood and are swept into an adventure that will make men and heroes of them, if they can survive.

Buy it on Amazon!

Here's more about Eric. I assure you, he's awesome.

Eric Buffington was born in Ontario Canada, where he lived until he was eighteen. After that point he traveled with a Canadian government program, for one year, then moved to California to serve a two year mission working with the Laotian people. Shortly after returning home he met the love of his life, moved to Pennsylvania and married her. He has since completed a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in education. He currently lives in Pennsylvania with his wonderfully supportive wife, and their four children.  He currently works as a High School math teacher in an online cyber school.

Make sure to visit him at his blog or on facebook. 

In The Spirit of Christmas

First of all-- thank you, thank you, to everyone who has purchased our little book, shared or even marked it as 'to read' on Goodreads. You guys are the best!

If you haven't heard of our little book yet, here's the details:

It's the most wonderful time of the year ... but not for everyone.

Celebrating the holidays isn't easy when your flight is canceled, or when you're working nights at the big box store, or when you're being haunted by the ghost of a deceased brother. These and other stories await five characters whose lives are about to change for the better when they discover The Spirit of Christmas.

This collection of five novelettes is our way of saying "Thank You" to the people behind nanowrimo.org. Every purchase of this anthology will go toward their ongoing efforts to help writers achieve their goals each year.

Amazon 
Nook

Now for what you've all been waiting for, our bloghop winners!

Ilima Todd wins the 50 page critique and an ecopy of The Spirit of Christmas from Jennie
Sheena-Kay Graham wins the 50 page critique and an ecopy of The Spirit of Christmas from Jessica
Pauline Creeden wins the $25 Amazon Giftcard and an ecopy of The Spirit of Christmas from KelleyJay Noel wins the $25 Amazon Giftcard and an ecopy of The Spirit of Christmas from David
Elizabeth Seckman wins a choice of any of Cassie's ebooks and an ecopy of The Spirit of Christmas

Congrats winners!

Who's ready for Christmas? Who's going nuts from NaNo? I'm just trying to keep my head above water :)

IWSG: The Truth is...

It's the first Wednesday of the month and time for another round of the Insecure Writer's Support Group hosted by the amazing Alex J. Cavanaugh!

Okay guys, it's time I tell you the truth. The truth is... I struggle. Ha, you guys already knew that! This is IWSG after all.

Am I good enough? Will I ever write the way I want to? Will I ever sell books the way I want to? That unknown future is a frightening thing. Even more than that, you never know how you'll be received by strangers. Of course, this business is so subjective, not everyone's going to love you, that's a guarantee.

Still, it doesn't stop me from wondering. Can I do it? Will I be good enough?

It won't stop writing, it's my passion, but I can't help pondering upon my skills. Am I'm really cut out for how many hours I put in?

The truth is, I'm always going to be insecure. The truth is, I'll question my work. But the truth is, I wouldn't change a thing if I had the choice to do it all again. 

Effortless With You Book Blitz!

It's a book blitz day! Guys, I can't tell you how much I loved this book. Seriously awesome story. Read, read, read!

Effortless With You
by Lizzy Charles
Release Date: 11/05/13
From Swoon Romance

Summary from Goodreads:
School is out and Lucy is ready for the perfect summer: lazy days at the pool, invitations to the most exclusive parties, and romantic dates with her hot new boyfriend. That is, until she lands in trouble one too many times and her parents issue the ultimate punishment: a summer job. Suddenly, the summer can't end fast enough.

To make matters worse, the job is painting houses with Justin, the most popular, egotistical guy in school. Spending all summer with Justin might be other girls' dreams, but definitely not Lucy's. After all, Justin is cocky, annoying, and a jerk. So what if he's the most beautiful jerk Lucy's ever seen? Or that his grin makes her forget she’s mad at the world? Or that maybe, just maybe, there's more to Justin than Lucy realizes. Only one thing is certain: it won’t be the summer she wanted, but it might be exactly the one she needs.

Available from:

  

About the Author

When Lizzy Charles isn’t scrambling to raise her two spunky toddlers or caring for premature and sick babies as a neonatal intensive care nurse, she’s in a quiet corner writing or snuggled up with a novel and a few squares of dark chocolate. Black tea keeps her constant and she loves guacamole. She married her high school sweet heart, a heart-melting musician, so it’s no surprise she’s fallen in love with writing contemporary YA romance novels.

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*GIVEAWAY*

$10 iTunes Gift Card (INT)

2 signed print book of Effortless With You (US only)

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Book Blitz hosted by:

Dragonfly Warrior!

This week Jay Noel is revealing his cover for Dragonfly warrior! (Is that a cool title or what??)

He had me at Asian Steampunk, but if you want more details, read the blurb below:


The Mechanica Wars: Savage Machines Are Afoot...

At the age of twenty, Kanze Zenjiro's bloody footprints mark the bodies of those who stood in his way to protect the throne of Nihon. Now, the tyrannical Iberian Empire is bent on destroying his kingdom, and they send their steam-powered giants and iron spiders against him.
Zen embarks on a quest that takes him on the most dangerous journey of his life. To succeed, Zen must live up to his nickname, the Dragonfly Warrior, and kill all his enemies with only a sword and a pair of six-guns. He is called upon to somehow survive a test of faith and loyalty in a world so cruel and merciless, it borders on madness.

Book Information: Dragonfly Warrior is a steampunk adventure like no other. It's a dynamic mix of Asian and European mythology, the Wild West, martial arts, traditional fantasy, and high powered steam action that will keep you turning the pages.

Dragonfly Warrior is the first book of The Mechanica Wars, and will debut on January 6, 2014.

Now for the pretty!

So many things to love about this cover *drools*

Congrats Jay!

More about Jay:

After doing some freelance writing and editing for more than a dozen years, Jay decided to stop procrastinating and pursue his dream of being a novelist. He's been blogging for over eight years, and even had a comedy podcast syndicated all over the internet. All of that was fun, but all the steampunk-inspired stories in his head just wouldn't leave him alone. Jay spends his days working in medical sales, but he can be found toiling over his laptop late at night when all is quiet.
He draws inspiration from all over: H.G. Wells, Jules Verne, Shakespeare, Ray Bradbury, Douglas Adams, and Isaac Asimov.

And Jay loves cookies.

Jay Noel's links: 

Facebook

Twitter

ALL I WANT FOR NANO!

The day has finally arrived! The Spirit of Christmas is now available for purchase. Make sure you get your copy here! It's only $2.99 and it's for a great cause.

To celebrate, me and my co-authors Jessica Salyer, David Powers King, Kelley Lynn, and Cassie Mae are doing a bloghop.

Here's the rules:

1.Anytime between November 1st - 3rd post what you want for you NaNo.

2. Put a buy link to The Spirit of Christmas Anthology, as well as the blog hop code---  <script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.simply-linked.com/listwidget.aspx?l=6a0a61b2-8e5b-4acc-bb60-db0e8f46255f" ></script> . 

That's it. Get as creative as you like, pictures--flash fiction--video, think outside the box.

Of course, the bloghop wouldn't be complete without prizes! Since they're five of us, they're five excellent prizes.

Jennie's giving away a 50 page critique + an ecopy of The Spirit of Christmas

Jessica's also giving a 50 page critique + an ecopy of The Spirit of Christmas

Kelley's giving a $25 Amazon Giftcard + an ecopy of The Spirit of Christmas

David's also giving a $25 Amazon Giftcard + an ecopy of The Spirit of Christmas

Cassie's giving a choice of any of her ebooks + an ecopy of The Spirit of Christmas

What do I want for NaNo?

I thought I had the answer to this question all figured out until...big surprise, we're moving to Houston, Texas!

That's 1,500 miles away from my current home in Utah so now my NaNo wish has changed.

I thought this was what I wanted -

But it turns out all I want is to avoid this -

Insane as it sounds (and yes, I know it's) I'm still going to try and write a novel this month. I'm going to do what I can. It may mean I only get 25,000 words, but it's better than  nothing. Happy NaNo-ing everyone!

Don't forget to sign up with your own NaNo wish!