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Gwen's family had only one rule—stay out of Grandma's garden. And if it wasn’t for her annoying cousin, she never would have broken it. Everything seems fine until she pulls an ancient book from the old well inside. And pays for it. A dark magic is unleashed from its prison, and Gwen becomes its new host. Now, not only does she have to learn to use her own magic, she must also keep the dark magic from taking over her soul. Some rules are made to be broken. But breaking this one may just destroy the world. ~ Amazon ~ 
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Intro: Laconic by W.H. Rose Publication date: September 22nd 2020 Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult Synopsis: Taein Kim, affectionately known as “Blondie”, is an incredibly talented young man and leader of the rookie K-Pop group Eclipse. Tae has his whole life and career in front of him, but it comes to a screeching halt when a standard meet and greet leads to him finding his soulmate, a foreign girl named after the goddess of love. Venus Woods is the young heiress of the largest tech corporation in Southeastern America. Her life revolves around meaningless events and empty white walls, devoid of color and purpose. She never thought she would meet her favorite idol group, Eclipse, let alone form the incredibly rare soulmate bond with their leader. As if that’s not life-changing enough, her absent mother is determined to have the two married, using her daughter as a bargaining chip. Separated by lifestyle, culture, and language, the teens have wall after wall between them. None of it stops the blossom of love that blooms in their hearts when they lock eyes under the cover of a thunderstorm. Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54757707-intro Purchase: Amazon: https://amzn.to/3kwICAr 
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Intro: Laconic - W. H. Rose
Truly a beautiful story of true love. The terms/things to know is really helpful. I enjoyed learning some thins of the Korean culture. I love the characters. They are all well-developed and it is easy to feel their emotions. Arabella and Mama are some of my favorite characters in the story. The way they take care of Venus is awesome. Taein is also a great character and I love his friends and all they do for him. The story flows well from chapter to chapter and is easy to follow along. I really enjoyed reading this story an highly recommend it to all who enjoy reading about good friendships and a great story. I give this story a literary rating of 5/5 
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Soul Jumper by Shalana Battles Publication date: October 6th 2020 | Genres: Paranormal, Romance, Young Adult Synopsis: I wasn’t supposed to find Selexah in this life. Timing is one of the weirdest things in the world. Some people are like magnets. Their chemistry is undeniable. The ones who look at each other in a way every person on the planet prays someone will look at them. There are two people, who clearly have a connection, but for a reason secret to everyone except the universe, they can’t be together. Maybe it’s because one of them is interested when the other is not. Maybe in the instant that the person who was interested first gives up, the other decides to start holding on. Maybe it’s a physical distance between two locations. Maybe it’s not being single at the same time. I doubt, however, that anyone has ever thought, before today, that maybe, it’s because one of them is dead. And, I am dead. Goodreads ~ Purchase:Kobo ~ Amazon ~ B&N ➤➤From release day until the last day in October the author will donate $1 of every paperback sold to The Women's Coalition Against Violence and Exploitation for domestic violence awareness month! 
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Timing is one of the weirdest things in the world. Some people are like magnets. Their chemistry is undeniable. The ones who look at each other in a way every person on the planet prays someone will look at them. There are two people, who clearly have a connection, but for a reason secret to everyone except the universe, they can’t be together. Maybe it’s because one of them is interested when the other is not. Maybe in the instant that the person who was interested first gives up, the other decides to start holding on. Maybe it’s a physical distance between two locations. Maybe it’s not being single at the same time. I doubt, however, that anyone has ever thought, before today, that maybe, it’s because one of them is dead.... And, I am dead. Soul Jumper by @shalanabattles, an all-new YA paranormal romance, is finally here! Add it to your collection today ➞ https://amzn.to/3l4BVpB 
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 Artist Brooke Roberts spent her life without roots, wandering from town to town. When she seeks refuge from a freak storm in the town of Romance, she decides to stay and open a blown glass studio. Determined to immerse herself in the community, she adopts a family of pigs. Brooke is unprepared for the chaos and comfort they bring to her world, or the dashing cowboy who rescues her heart. Solid, dependable Blayne Grundy runs a busy ranch, volunteers on various committees, and takes in stray animals too large to stay at the local animal rescue. Then a chance encounter with a beautiful, beguiling woman leaves him so befuddled, he can barely remember his own name. His predictable organized life is about to be blown away by free-spirited Brooke. A sweet, lighthearted novella, Blown Into Romance highlights the mighty power of love and letting go from USA Today Bestselling Author Shanna Hatfield BUY Link: AMAZON  ABOUT the AUTHOR: USA Today bestselling author Shanna Hatfield is a farm girl who loves to write. Her sweet historical and contemporary romances are filled with sarcasm, humor, hope, and hunky heroes. Shanna creates character-driven romances with realistic heroes and heroines. Her historical westerns have been described as ""reminiscent of the era captured by Bonanza and The Virginian"" while her contemporary works have been called ""laugh-out-loud funny, and a little heart-pumping sexy without being explicit in any way."" When Shanna isn't dreaming up unforgettable characters, twisting plots, or covertly seeking dark, decadent chocolate, she hangs out with her beloved husband, Captain Cavedweller. Amazon Page ~ Website ~ Facebook ~ Twitter ~ BookBub To view our blog schedule and follow along with this tour visit our Official Event Page 
Readers looking for a light, fun read full of holiday mischief will be delighted by Samantha Hastings’ A Royal Christmas Quandary, perfect for fans of A Christmas Prince.
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A Royal Christmas Quandary by Samantha Hastings Published by: Swoon Reads | Publication date: October 6th 2020 Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult Synopsis: When you spend Christmas in a castle, anything is possible. 1860. Lady Alexandrina Gailey is looking forward to a cozy holiday at Windsor Castle with her best friend, Princess Alice, and her long-time crush, Lord George Worthington. But Drina’s plans are all but dashed when Alice’s parents, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, declare that Alice must choose one of two royal princes to become engaged to before Christmas. There’s just one problem: George, a junior member of the Foreign Office, has accidentally misplaced one of the princes. Together, Drina and George scour the town of Windsor for the missing prince, desperately hoping to deliver him to the royal dinner party with the queen none the wiser. They might just need a royal Christmas miracle to pull it off. Goodreads ~ Purchase: Amazon ~ B&N ~ iBooks ~ Kobo
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A Royal Christmas Quandary - Samantha Hastings I loved this story. I like to read about the Victorian time period. The Victorian Glossary as well as all of the insights in the Author's Notes are wonderful. It was fun to learn more about Queen Victoria, King Albert and the other's mentioned. Thanks so much for all of your research Ms. Hastings. The characters are great and it was fun following them through their journey to find their futures. The characters are all well-developed and it's easy to feel their emotions. The story flows well from chapter to chapter and is easy to follow along. This is a wonderful story and I would highly recommend this book to all readers who love this time period. I give this story a literary rating of 5/5 
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Samantha Hastings has degrees from Brigham Young University, the University of Reading (Berkshire, England), and the University of North Texas. She met her husband in a turkey sandwich line. They live in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she spends most of her time reading, eating popcorn, and chasing her kids. She is the author of THE LAST WORD, THE INVENTION OF SOPHIE CARTER, and A ROYAL CHRISTMAS QUANDARY. Author links:Website ~ Instagram ~Goodreads ~ Facebook ~ Twitter 
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  The Demon Summoner Trilogy, Book 1 Author: Mckayla Eaton Narrator: Becci Martin Length: 6 hours 17 minutes Publisher: Mckayla Eaton Released: Jun. 18, 2020 Genre: YA Fantasy SYNOPSIS: On an empty baseball diamond in a quiet Toronto suburb, a demon has been summoned. Seventeen-year-old Alton is miles away, just wishing he had a tutor he didn’t outsmart or outmatch. His prayers are answered when Professor Victor Orvius makes an unexpected visit, offering to teach Alton magic without the restrictions. The only condition is that he follow Orvius’s rules and not ask too many questions. Alton soon discovers he’s not Orvius’s only student. Reagan is a competitive young witch with a bad attitude and talent for sarcasm. Their personalities clash, causing trouble for both on more than one occasion, until they realize a greater threat than being one-upped. The demon threatens not only their chances at passing their magic finals — it threatens their lives. If Alton and Reagan can’t learn to get along, they could be facing their deaths…or an eternity together, trapped in another realm. Amazon ~ Audible 
Literary Inspirations I used to hate reading as a kid. What really got me into books was Inkheart by Cornelia Funke. It’s a story about a young girl who goes into the world of a book in search of her father. There’s tragedy and humor and magic—and did I mention magic books? I read a lot of Funke’s books and though they are all in translation (she writes in German) her stories were a huge inspiration for me and pushed me to get into writing. I read her work and said “I want to do this. I want to make stories”. For a long time I read adult urban fantasy simply because it was one of the first things I picked up and the series are long. I totally skipped YA, so I’ve never read Twilight or The Hunger Games or Harry Potter or anything else book nerds my age grew up on. My tastes changed as I grew up, but it wasn’t until I started reading Brandon Sanderson that I started having that feeling again, that “I want to do THIS” feeling. I liked his work so much I wanted to see who had inspired him, and it was like I’d opened a door on a whole new world of stories. There was Robert Jordan, David Farland, Orson Scott Card, Ursula K. Le Guin, Anne McCaffrey, Heinlein, Asimov, and the list goes on and on. I went backwards from how most people read these greats, and I think because of that it’s given me a better perspective of how I might one day fit in among them. I’m not simply one author in a million, shoving my books at the world and hoping they find an audience. I know my audience. I’ve read the books they’ve read. I know how those books influence my writing and why they speak to generations of readers. We often think of the literary tradition as being organic and subconscious. We see it through this mystical lens, as if writers influence each other simply by proximity in the canon. If that were the case I’d sleep with Harold Bloom’s Western Canon under my pillow every night. But that’s not how it works. Writer’s aren’t magicians. They imitate, copy, steal, mock—or, as I like to think of it: they learn. I outline the books I read. After every chapter I record notes. Not about what happened (I’m not trying to one up SparkNotes) but about how it happened. How a writer gives information to a reader is vastly different between authors. How a writer describes action or drops plot hints are the tiny details that separate a good story from a great one, and these things can be learned from reading great authors. Not everyone does this as intently as I do, but this is how authors learn, how they become better, and it’s why it’s so easy to trace our way back through a literary lineage. I could name the authors who influenced me the most, but I think what’s most important for any writer to recognize is that each genre has it’s very own canon. Whenever I have an idea for a novel I return to whatever canon that story would potentially be contained in and I read, and I take notes, and I find the shelf in that genre where I’d like my book to sit. I do this because I recognize that I can not learn through osmosis. An author should only call someone an influence on their work if they can point to what they learned from them. My influences and inspirations are constantly changing. I read, I learn, I write, and I begin again. An author should never pin down their inspirations to just a few. To do so would indicate that one has stopped learning, something that should never truly come to an end.   ABOUT the AUTHOR: Mckayla Eaton is an author and book-lover living and writing in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She writes fantasy and science fiction and aims to build worlds that push the imagination of readers. She was raised on Indiana Jones and Fairy Tales and strongly believes every story ought to be an adventure story. She likes tragedies and happily-ever-afters and refuses to believe the two are mutually exclusive. Website ~ Twitter  ABOUT the NARRATOR: Becci Martin has been voice acting professionally since the early twenty-teens, but she's been entertaining smaller audiences of family and friends with her spirited storytelling since she was a little kid. Between projects you can find her traveling with her husband and adventure-loving dogs, boldly puzzling newspaper crosswords in pen, or playing bartender for establishment patrons and houseguests alike. She currently calls Kansas City home.  
“Myla is a magnificent heroine, fierce and outspoken, hilarious and mischievous … And did I mention that her demon tail is sentient? Best. Sidekick. Ever.” – The Nocturnal Library
Book details: Quasi Redux (Angelbound Origins, #8) by Christina Bauer Published by: Monster House Books Publication date: September 29th 2020 Genres: Fantasy, Paranormal, Young Adult Synopsis: Myla Lewis has her life back. Wife. Mother. Queen. Great Scala. Queen of the Thrax. Yay! Then one day, Myla runs across a supernatural waterfall that makes her igni screech like crazy. Our heroine speaks the fateful words, “Some days, I wish I weren’t the Great Scala.” The waterfall grants her wish. A moment later, Myla is back at Purgatory High. No husband. No child. No powers beyond her old quasi days. And without Myla around as the Great Scala, all quasis now live under Armageddon’s rule. That sucks. Hard. So Myla sneaks into Antrum—she simply must find Lincoln and figure this out. Once she arrives, two problems arise. First, her husband doesn’t know her. At all. Second, Lincoln is married to someone else. Fuuuuuuu… Goodreads ~ Purchase: Amazon ~ B&N ~ iBook ~Kobo 
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Christina Bauer knows how to tell stories about kick-ass women. In her best selling Angelbound series, the heroine is a part-demon girl who loves to fight in Purgatory’s Arena and falls in love with a part-angel prince. This young adult best seller has driven more than 500,000 ebook downloads and 9,000 reviews on Goodreads and retailers. The first three books in the series are now available as audiobooks on Audible and iTunes.Bauer has also told the story of the Women’s March on Washington by leading PR efforts for the Massachusetts Chapter. Her pre-event press release—the only one sent out on a major wire service—resulted in more than 19,000 global impressions and redistribution by over 350 different media entities including the Associated Press. Christina graduated from Syracuse University’s Newhouse School with BA’s in English along with Television, Radio, and Film Production. She lives in Newton, MA with her husband, son, and semi-insane golden retriever, Ruby. Stalk Christina On Social Media – She Loves It! Blog ~ Facebook ~ Twitter ~ Instagram ~ LinkedIn ~ Website
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Enter by filling in the Rafflecopter Below!   About the Audiobook Series: The Halves of Us Trilogy, Book 1 Author: Sydney Paige Richardson Narrator: Rocky Taylor Genre: YA Fantasy | Length: 11 hours 37 minutes Publisher: The Parliament House⎮2020 Release date: Sep. 3, 2020 Synopsis: Twin Sisters: One destined to rule, one cursed to destroy. Some say blood is thicker than water. But for twin sisters, Adie and Aura, their connection runs even deeper than blood. After investigating a surprise attack carried out by dark souls controlled by the Wicked Willow, an evil residing in a neighboring region, Aura uncovers a family secret: She is the fulfillment of a curse placed upon her family centuries ago. While Aura is destined to destroy their planet, Thindoral, Adie is fated to follow in their mother’s footsteps and become Ruler, but even Adie’s path comes with revelations. Dangerous premonitions plague her dreams, all depicting Thindoral’s demise at the hand of her sister. As darkness takes control of her mind, Aura must determine whether defying fate and time is the choice that will seal her destruction, or if self-sacrifice will save all she holds dear. Meanwhile, Adie is faced with an impossible decision: Save her sister, or protect their world? Buy Links: Amazon⎮Audible  REVIEW by LAWonder10: Set in another realm of time and in another place, this fantasy is of twin girls raised to become leaders in their kingdom. The quiet one is a few minutes older so is to become the Ruler. The other sister is adventurous and outgoing and has "nursed" her sister through years of countless nightmares. They have always been very close to each other and their parents, too. Each has their own special place in the kingdom and their individual roles as leaders. When they turn sixteen and are to proceed into the next step of their training, they are surprised as to what is each's destiny. The author has been very creative in developing her characters, in both personality and in physical traits. They are quite realistic and unusual. Some characters are easily visualized but others needed to be defined in more detail to really be able to visualize how they appear. The scenes are portrayed well and some are quite graphic. This drama moves steadily "along", and the momentum builds as the story progresses. There is plenty if action and adventure throughout the tale. The story ends strong, yet leaves the listener/reader anxious to experience the next book of the series. Narrator, Rocky Taylor, did an excellent job in the narration with voice fluctuation in all of the right places and in designating different "voices" to separate characters. This book ensures hours of entertainment. *This was gifted me with no pressure for positive review. This is my honest review.
 Dream Cast (Names) Adie and Aura – I would love for Madelaine Petsch to play her. I think she’s got a fun personality but can also be dark, which is fitting for both the sisters. Ambrielle, Adie and Aura’s mother – I have ALWAYS pictured Jessica Chastain playing her. Always. She is a stunning actress and that’s who has always been Ambrielle in my mind. Gossamer – I pictured as Jim Beaver. I am a supernatural fan, and he’s always been one of my favs. He can be hardass like Gossamer, but also caring. Samuel- should totally be played by one Sprouse brothers (I go back and forth as to which one ,ha!). Just as long as they have the long hair! ;] Felipe, - I think should be played as Avan Jogia. He fits the character perfectly, to be honest. Can they just make this into a movie already, so I can meet him? Other Characters: Tut – Tut - would definitely be played by Richard Schiff. I fell in love with his acting in West Wing, and while Tut is…odd…I really think he could pull it off. Hontak – Aldis Hodge. He even liked my Instagram post about playing the character! I think my heart stopped briefly that day. Thora – Blythe Danner. I think she can capture Thora’s caring essence. Glorida – Mia Wasikowska. Mia has this androgyny that reflects Glorida perfectly. Bokah – Peter Dinklage. No one else could pull off the humor and straightforwardness as much as him. Wendelone/Wicked Willow –Lady Gaga. She’s another one who I have always pictured for this role. Nemiah – Alex O’Loughlin. There’s a heartbreaking scene in book 2 that just…I have pictured him playing. Sandman – Stephen “Twitch” Boss. I fell in love with Twitch on the show So You Think You Can Dance. His movements simulate how the Sandman moves, so I knew he had to be him. Michael –Simon Baker. He’s always been Samuel’s father to me.  
The Genesis of Seven
(The Empyrean Trilogy, #1) By Sara M. Schaller YA Fantasy, Paranormal Hardcover, Paperback & ebook, 348 Pages July 7, 2020 by Designs by Seraphim Eighteen-year-old Jordan Conway has always wanted to help people, but helping seven archangels to achieve their divine duty was never quite what he had in mind… When Jordan is entrusted by the head nun of his orphanage to deliver a mysterious backpack to a New York City address, he comes unexpectedly face-to-face with Archangel Gabriel. Their acquaintance fast uncovers a labyrinth of secrets that connect Jordan’s once-normal life to an ancient heavenly prophecy. Now, he must help Gabriel to reunite the archangels before evil forces grow too strong. Soon, Jordan and Gabriel find themselves on a divine quest across the globe, while deep in the pits of Hell, Satan plots his return to earth. To gain control, however, Satan needs the powerful prophetic objects locked safe inside Jordan’s backpack—and the devil will stop at nothing to get what he wants. With that notion threatening his only family and the safety of his newfound friends, Jordan must do whatever it takes to protect the ones he loves and help the archangels succeed. If that means sacrificing all he thought he knew to go to war with the devil himself? Bring it on. (Affiliate links included.) Goodreads | Amazon | B&N | Book Depository | Walmart | IndieBound | Apple Books | Kobo
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The Genesis of Seven is an uniquely, twisted tale inspired by a portion of the Revelations book of the Bible. It involves battles, prophesies, and a search for those things pertaining to a long-awaited prophesy to be fulfilled. It consists of Archangels, Satan, and other evil "creatures of the underworld". The story, also, includes certain key human individuals...One boy in particular. It is a race between good and evil. Much of the burden lies within one 18-year-old boy. Who will conquer? The story is well-written, holds a bit of humor, a lot of suspense and intrigue. The characters are well-defined and the background scenes are fairly easy to visualize. The Title and Cover image are well-chosen. I have a slight problem with it, in that I feel it is similar to taking a part of history and changing it. The author has taken a portion of the Book of Revelations, the plot builds upon, and twists it. I feel it is okay to fictionalize some of history which is vague but not to change it, especially when it is directed and a young, impressionable audience. I am sure this is a very controversial literary work. Additionally, it was slightly confusing at times and I felt a few scenes were incomplete. However, it was creative, imaginative and an incredible interpretation. As a whole, the book is intriguing, captivating, sensitive, poignant and ends in a way which leaves the reader anxious for more. I offer a Three and a Half Stars rating. *This book was gifted me with no pressure for a positive review.
SARA M SCHALLER is a paralibrarian, publishing professional, and young adult author. She lives in Colorado with her mom, dad, brother, and four furry canine siblings. Sara loves the world of pop culture and the performing arts, so when she is not reading or writing, she is either watching movies and shows, attending conventions, or going out to see live performances. She likes to write stories for all ages in the fantasy genre, and her writing usually contains elements of speculative fiction and features a large cast of characters. Sara has a Bachelor’s degree in English, Art History, and Religious Studies from the University of Denver, and a Master’s degree in Publishing from Pace University. For five years, Sara worked as a graphic designer, and her creativity in design carries over into other areas of her life like writing. You can visit her online at www.saramschaller.com.
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The Origins of My Book Title
It's natural for readers to be curious about book titles—they set the stage for the book, possibly even the entire series, and are a brief glimpse of what to expect from the narrative. It's equally natural for readers to be curious about what meaning book titles hold. Sometimes, authors may not be able to reveal that meaning because it might spoil something about the story, but for most authors, there is some explanation that can be shared. And that is what I intend to do. I get a lot of questions about my book title, The Genesis of Seven, mainly in regard to how I came up with it and what exactly it means. So, I thought it might be interesting to answer those questions now. First, I must begin by saying that creating book titles is no easy feat. In fact, for me it's probably my greatest weakness. It took me months to finalize my title, and at that, I had already gone through two other iterations that simply did not work. What were these other iterations you ask? The first was Forever Fallen, inspired by one of my favorite quotes from Paradise Lost ("Awake! Arise! Or be forever fallen."). The second was Call of the Angels, inspired by a key plot point in my story in which Gabriel must send out a call to the other archangels to gather them all together. However, I knew neither of these titles would work because 1) I wanted something more symbolic and 2) they just didn't feel right. It was back to the drawing board for me to find inspiration for my title elsewhere. Coincidentally, as I sat at my desk one day wracking my brain for a title, I looked over at a stack of oversized art history books that sat on the floor of my office and suddenly inspiration struck. These art history books featured illuminations of the St. John's Bible, an artistic masterpiece in itself, especially for someone interested in art and religion like myself. But more to the point, these books were split into different sections of the Bible. My eyes focused on the word Revelation written across one of the covers, and immediately I thought from Genesis to Revelation, a silly phrase one of my college professors would say all the time about the material we were going to cover in class. Yet, as my mind thought about this phrase, I couldn't help but narrow in on Genesis—not only is Genesis a book in the Bible, but it also means beginning. My book is definitely a beginning because it's starting a new story, a new series even. However, it's also a beginning because my book is an origin story for the angels. And as that thought entered my mind, I knew that my title had to be The Genesis of Seven because there are seven main archangels that my book revolves around. Quickly, I accepted this as my title because not only did it feel right, but it also had the right amount of symbolism that I was searching for. It's strange how you can get stuck on something for a lengthy period of time, and then all of a sudden figure it out. That's essentially what happened to me. Ultimately, what I learned about creating titles is that you can't force it and the timing has to be right. It can be frustrating when a title doesn't miraculously come to mind, or when one does and it is completely wrong. All I can say is keep at it and it will come eventually. Everything happens for a reason (even the stumbles and the falls). 
SARA M SCHALLER is a paralibrarian, publishing professional, and young adult author. She lives in Colorado with her mom, dad, brother, and four furry canine siblings. Sara loves the world of pop culture and the performing arts, so when she is not reading or writing, she is either watching movies and shows, attending conventions, or going out to see live performances. She likes to write stories for all ages in the fantasy genre, and her writing usually contains elements of speculative fiction and features a large cast of characters. Sara has a Bachelor’s degree in English, Art History, and Religious Studies from the University of Denver, and a Master’s degree in Publishing from Pace University. For five years, Sara worked as a graphic designer, and her creativity in design carries over into other areas of her life like writing. You can visit her online at www.saramschaller.com.
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Eternal Curse (The Cursed Series, #1) By Kara Leigh Miller Publication date: September 15th 2020 Genres: Paranormal, Romance, Young Adult Synopsis: After pulling the plug on her mother’s life support, seventeen-year-old Chloe Madison moves to live with relatives she hardly knows. Her new hometown in the Adirondack Mountains is barely more than a pinpoint on the map, but it’s shrouded in deadly secrets and strange family legends. Chloe is determined to keep her head down, finish high school, and get the heck out of there. Until she meets the enigmatic Trent Halstead. Something intriguing hides beneath his quiet self-assurance and hero hair. Maybe there’s something—or someone—worth sticking around for after all. But when a rash of unsolved murders leaves two of Chloe’s classmates dead, she begins to suffer from disturbing hallucinations that build to the horrifying image of Trent as a murderous vampire. With nowhere else to go, she’s stuck in a town she hates, surrounded by people she can’t trust, and she’s pretty sure she’s going to be lunch. If all that isn’t bad enough, Trent is hiding a lethal secret, besides the whole immortal bloodsucker thing. He’s the not-so-proud owner of an ancient, family curse—no Halstead will ever know true love—and he’s desperate to find a way to break the curse. Could Chloe be the key to his happiness or just another secret Trent wished he never unlocked? Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54398549-eternal-curse Purchase: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2FkEep4 
Post #1: Musical Inspiration Behind The Cursed Series
I usually don't make playlists for books I'm writing as I tend to prefer quiet, but I've found with this series, I have a hard time writing without music. It's much easier to turn on my playlist, put in earbuds and ignore the world around me, especially lately with the quarantine and everyone being home all the time. Originally, this playlist was exactly one hour long, which made it great for a single writing session, but as the series progressed, I added more songs to it, and now it's 1 hour and 45 minutes long. You can listen to the entire playlist HERE! For those that don't want to listen, here's a complete list of songs and artists: · Ask Me How I Know by Garth Brooks · Craving You by Thomas Rhett, featuring Maren Morris · Truce by Twenty One Pilots · Believer by Imagine Dragons · Radioactive by Imagine Dragons · Screen by Twenty One Pilots · When They Call My Name by Black Veil Brides · In The End by Black Veil Brides · Wake Up by Black Veil Brides · Vultures by Asking Alexandria · Faithless by Black Veil Brides · We Don't Have to Dance by Andy Black · Paint It Black by Andy Black · Ribcage by Andy Black · Stay Alive by Andy Black featuring Matt Skiba · Love Was Made to Break by Andy Black · Girl Like You by Jason Aldean · Lose My Mind by Brett Eldredge · Seein' Red by Dustin Lynch · Jessie's Girl by Rick Springfield · Level of Concern by Twenty One Pilots · Don't Let Me Go by Raign · My Blood by Twenty One Pilots · Natural by Imagine Dragons · When It's All Over by Raign · I Hope by Gabby Barrett · The Other Side by Ruelle · Monsters by Ruelle · Fire Breather by Laurel · Style by Taylor Swift As you can see, I have a lot of Twenty One Pilots and Black Veil Brides on here, but overall, it's a tad eclectic. This playlist sets the tone for the series, but there's one song in particular that has a lot of meaning in Eternal Curse. 
Craving You by Thomas Rhett, featuring Maren Morris
This song essentially sums up Trent's feelings toward Chloe, and it fits so well with something he says to her... “What about your heightened senses? Does that ever make it hard to… kiss me?” My face flushed, and I kept my head even with his chest, refusing to look at him. “Hard? Yes, but not in the way you think.” He put his finger under my chin and tilted my head, his gaze piercing . “Every time I touch you or kiss you, it’s like every nerve in my body is electrified, every feeling magnified. It’s like my very skin is alive with energy.” He smiled faintly. “I crave you, Chloe, and that’s the best feeling in the world.” 
AUTHOR BIO:
Kara Leigh Miller is a full-time wife; stay-at-home mom to 4 kids, 3 pit bulls, and 6 cats; writer, and the Editorial Director at Anaiah Press. When she’s not herding her family, she’s working out, reading, or binge watching Netflix. She's previously published two adult Christian romantic suspense books that are no longer in publication. Though she’s published a young adult Christian romance (Perfectly Imperfect), Eternal Curse is her first foray into the secular young adult market. Author links: Newsletter ~ Website ~ Blog ~ Amazon ~ BookBub ~ Facebook ~ Twitter ~ Instagram 
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  A Lock of Hair by A. Rose Pritchett Narrator: Melanie Huesz Length: 6 hours and 7 minutes Publisher: A. Rose Pritchett Released: June 11, 2020 Genre: Historical Fiction; Young Adult SYNOPSIS: Boston, 1846. Eighteen-year-old Mildred Parish, a barber's daughter, practices practical witchcraft using locks of hair obtained from her father's customers. She's very selective about who knows her secret and the kinds of spells she casts. Only people she trusts can know, and she must never cast a spell to harm another person. One of her father's clients is Theodore O'Brian, an Irish immigrant whose family is fortunate enough to be wealthy. Mildred is head over heels in love with him, but he's destined to be with someone else. One day, a woman named Trinity Hartell comes knocking on Mildred's door. She has a vendetta against an entire family and wants Mildred to cast a death spell on them. The family? The O'Brians, including Theodore. Mildred refuses, but Trinity is set on getting what she wants, one way or another. Mildred now feels she must protect the O'Brian family and the man she loves, but she must also protect herself. How can she make sure Trinity is stopped without telling the entire city of Boston that she's a witch?  REVIEW by LAWonder10: I was pleasantly surprised when i listened to the book and discovered it wasn't anything like what i imagined it would be! This is a clever, endearing tale of a "Christian" witch whose father moved them from Salem to Boston, after the death of his wife. Mildred is one of a line of witches who use their powers to help people>> They never use the power for harm to anyone. Although the "Salem witch trials" are past and illegal now, Mildred only allows a few trusted individuals to know of her witchery. Her father is a barber so she discretely gather's a lock of hair of the individuals ho are in need of help. Theodore O'Brian is a prominent Irish Catholic resident who she is madly in love with but he is promised to another and is beyond her "class' in society. He does not know she is a witch. She is faced with a dilemma when one day a woman come to her door with a death wish for the O'Brian men. How can Mildred Theodore without disclosing the reason why this woman came to her to have the men killed. Havoc "breaks loose" and the events that follow is devastating! This is a really interesting story and is a great controversial object for discussion by Book Clubs. Te characters are very realistic and easily connected to. The scenes are graphic and very vividly visualized. Narrator, Melanie Huesz, was a perfect fit for this tale. She narrated with energy and "voices" which fit each character perfectly. She never faltered and kept the reader's interest from the beginning until the very end. I offer a Five Stars rating for the overall story and performance. This audio was gifted me with no pressure for a positive review. This is my honest review.  ABOUT the AUTHOR:  Rose Pritchett's writing career started in kindergarten when she daydreamed about being a fairy princess instead of learning subtraction. Her childhood obsession with American Girl turned her into an avid history lover. At seventeen, she moved from her hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina, to Savannah, Georgia, where she earned her BA in writing with a history minor from Georgia Southern University. She continues to live in Savannah, still daydreaming about princesses wearing gorgeous dresses. A LOCK OF HAIR is her debut novel. . ABOUT the NARRATOR:  Melanie Huesz is new to audiobook production and narration, but not new to performing. She has an MFA in acting and was a graduate fellow at the Shakespeare Theatre at the Folger. Before moving from the stage to the classroom, her acting roles included ingenues, leading ladies, and character roles. As a middle school teacher and an avid audiobook listener with more than 300 books in her audio library, Melanie has seen the power of bringing books to life in her classroom and was inspired to return to performing through narration. Drawn to the world of YA, she has spent the summer recording three new novels aimed at young adults.  
Seven Ways to Kill a King By Melissa Wright
Hardcover, Paperback & ebook, 264 Pages | August 10, 2020 SYNOPSIS: She was born a princess. They made her an assassin. One was an accident. Two a coincidence. By three, they would know. It would be harder, but I would avenge my mother’s death. These kings would pay that price. Seven cities make up the Storm Queen’s Realm, each of their self-crowned, murderous kings are one of Princess Myrina’s marks. The treasonous curs may have banded together to share a stolen throne, but soon they will fall. They thought her dead, killed in the massacre. They thought their rule secure, but Myrina of Stormskeep has awoken. With the help of her loyal bloodsworn, the shadow princess of will have her revenge. For fans of The Witcher and Game of Thrones—a new princess set on vengeance is here to steal your heart. (Affiliate links included.) Goodreads | Amazon | B&N | Apple Books | Google Play | Kobo
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Seven Ways To Kill A King - Melissa Wright
This is a great action filled story. Miri and Cass are on the move throughout the entire story. I liked all the characters who were backup help to them. I liked the ending because it wasn't at all how I was predicting it to be. The characters are all well-developed. It is easy to feel their emotions. The story flows well from chapter to chapter and is easy to follow along. I highly recommend this book to others who like a good adventure. I give this book a literary rating of 5/5
About the Author Melissa is the author of more than a dozen young adult and fantasy novels and countless to-do lists. Her most popular titles are The Frey Saga and Descendants Series. She’s currently working on the next book, but when not writing can be spotted collecting the things she loves at Goodreads and Pinterest. Contact her through the web at www.melissa-wright.com Website | Blog | Goodreads | BookBub | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram 
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The Fall Changes (Honey Cove , #1) by Marie McGrath Publication date: August 11th 2020 Genres: Romance, Young Adult Synopsis: Change where you live. Change your parents being married. And maybe, change who you are. At 16 years old, Riley Mills has had more change than she ever wanted. A new high school would be daunting for most teens, but between getting attention from the most popular girl and being paired with a boy for her class project, she is navigating many situations she never could have imagined. With homecoming fast approaching and rumors about her swirling, Riley must confront her true nature. Is she a popular girl at heart? Could someone actually like her? With no clear answers, Riley may just find some answers from the most unexpected sources. Goodreads | Purchase: Amazon
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Marie McGrath lives in a small rural town in Maryland. She hopes to inspire others with her stories. Her favorite genres to read are YA Romance and Contemporary Fiction. She loves the color turquoise, tigers, and listening to music. Author links:Facebook ~ Website ~Instagram ~ Twitter
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Heart Sister by Michael F. Stewart Publication date: September 15th 2020 Genres: Contemporary, Young Adult Synopsis: After his twin sister, Minnie, dies in an accident, Emmitt’s world goes sideways. He’s lost his best friend and it feels like the family is falling apart without her. But Minnie was an organ donor and Emmitt soon receives an anonymous thank you letter from one of the transplant recipients. Inspiration strikes, and he decides to try and put his sister back together, in spirit. He’s going to track down each organ recipient and film them to show his parents the results of Minnie’s selfless act and help them move on. But when each recipient falls short of his expectations and the star of his film, the girl who received his sister’s heart, refuses to meet him, Emmitt has to turn to extreme measures to find her. What he doesn’t know is that his “heart sister” is hiding an agonizing secret, one that could push Emmitt to the breaking point. Goodreads ~ Purchase: Amazon ~ B&N 
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Heart Sister - Michael F. Stewart This is a well-written story. There is a lot to learn from this tragedy with Minnie. It was a little difficult for me to read some of this story because I could relate too closely to many of the situations in it. The characters are all well-developed an I felt all of their emotions well. Emmitt is an amazing character. He tried hard to make things better for everyone and in the process of all of it he learned a lot. The story flows well from chapter to chapter and is easy to follow along. The cover and title of the book are a good fit for the story. I give this story a literary rating of 5/5 
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Michael F. Stewart is an award-winning author of many books for young people in various genres, including Ray Vs. the Meaning of Life, which earned a Kirkus Star and won the Publishers Weekly’s Booklife Grand Prize. and Heart Sister (Summer/Fall 2020, Orca Books). Michael lives in Ottawa. Author links: Website ~ Goodreads ~Facebook ~Twitter 
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I Am Here Now by Barbara Bottner Published by: Macmillan | Publication date: August 4th 2020 Genres: Coming of Age, Young Adult Synopsis: Set in the 1960s, Barbara Bottner’s I Am Here Now is a beautiful novel in verse about one artist’s coming of age. It’s a heartbreaking, powerful and inspiring depiction of what it’s like to shatter your life—and piece it all back together. You can’t trust Life to give you decent parents, or beautiful eyes, a fine French accent or an outstanding flair for fashion. No, Life does what it wants. It’s sneaky as a thief. Maisie’s first day of High school should be exciting, but all she wants is to escape. Her world is lonely and chaotic, with an abusive mother and a father who’s rarely there to help. So when Maisie, who finds refuge in her art, meets the spirited Rachel and her mother, a painter, she catches a glimpse of a very different world—one full of life, creativity, and love—and latches on. But as she discovers her strengths through Rachel’s family, Maisie, increasingly desperate, finds herself risking new friendships, and the very future she’s searching for. Add to Goodreads ~ Purchase: Amazon ~ B&N ~ iBooks ~ Kobo 
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Barbara Bottner has written about 50 books for children of all ages. In May, her first YA novel in free verse, I Am Here Now is coming out from Macmillan (Imprint) She's written a NY Times Bestseller, as well as staffed prime time sit-com, sold screenplays, published essays and short stories in both national and literary magazines and reviewed children's books for both the NY and LA Sunday Book Review. Many of her works have been multiply translated and animated, and adapted for short plays. When she was an animator, she won "Best Film For TV" from the Annecy International Animation Festival. When very young, she briefly appeared on stage and in Europe with La Mama Plexus and in television movies. She teaches writing for children privately but won The Distinguished University Teaching Award from The New School For Social Research. Her papers are collected in the Arne Nixon Center for Children's Literature at Fresno State. Former students include: Lane Smith, Robin Preiss Glaser, Peggy Rathmann, Bruce Degen, Barney Saltsburg and Antoinette Portis. She feels blessed to have a passion that seems to stick with her no matter how the larger world goes out of control. Author links: Instagram ~ Goodreads ~ Website ~ 
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