Friday, September 5, 2014

Blog Tour/Spotlight: The Reckoning by Teyla Branton



The Reckoning

Only One Can Survive The Reckoning

Erin Radkey has always known the day would come when she would have to personally confront the Triad leader of the power-hungry Emporium. But she never thought it would be with a snake in her head that feeds on her energy. Or that she’d be in the company of an uncertain ally who might turn on her at any moment.

The stakes are high as new intel uncovers a startling Emporium plot that will catapult the entire world into war. Erin is determined to save not only the mortals but also her friends—even if it means sacrificing herself and her newfound love for Ritter Langton.

Ritter is just as determined to save Erin and prevent what would usher in the most bloody century the world has ever known, but even he might not recognize the person she becomes.

Every day the enemy grows stronger. There will be no second chance.


Praise for The Reckoning:

I just loved the whole Saga! Well-written, completely addictive, keeps you on the edge, wanting to know what comes next! I really think the author should consider a movie or a TV series for the whole four books! For not being a SF fan, I just can say that this was AWESOME!

The fourth instalment in the Unbounded series definitely lives up to the action packed books preceding it. I love the strength of Erin’s character, and the novel made for compelling reading.

The Unbounded world is a fascinating place to visit! I would recommend this series to anyone, women, men, young adults. Not overly complicated yet the author weaves an amazing tail. I can hardly wait to see what is next for the Unbounded!

Excerpt

I started firing. My third man fell and Mari’s second before the group turned in our direction. Two men at the back dropped from Ritter and Stella’s fire, followed by two more. Nine down. They opened fire. The rat-a-tat-tat of their automatic weapons sliced through the stillness of the night. We had to hurry. Mari crouched behind the car, while I went over the top, using Ritter’s speed. He was already there. I landed on one rotund Hunter while bringing my trangue gun down on another. I rolled as I fell. Another turned his gun in my direction, but I was already diving away, the bullets spraying the short grass. Twisting, I came around, my foot out, kicking the gun from his hand. He slammed his fist at me, but I deflected it with my left arm and jabbed my right hand into his gut. He grunted and leaned forward into my next punch. I looked around as he fell, but I already sensed everyone was down.
“Get them into their van,” Stella said. “It won’t be long before someone comes to investigate those shots.” She grabbed a Hunter and started tugging him across the ground.
I sent my thoughts out wider, finding two more life forces slinking in our direction. They were dimmer than the average life forces, which meant they were shielded. Before I could warn the others, Desoto’s two patrolman emerged from the trees only twenty feet away. I caught a glimpse of automatic rifles before a spotlight blinded me.
“Stop,” said a voice I recognized as belonging to the Unbounded who’d found Walker asleep in the security room. “Put down those weapons.”
Unbounded. Both of them, I told the others. Mari, stay behind the car until I tell you.
Ritter, Stella, and I dropped our tranques and raised our hands as the Unbounded moved closer. I could see a red dot on Ritter’s forehead, and as there wasn’t one on Stella’s, I figured another must be on mine. Though the bullets wouldn’t kill us, we’d be out of commission long enough to lose the information we’d obtained unless Stella had already uploaded it to our servers. Worse, we’d be back in Emporium hands.
I’d rather die a true death.


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Author Teyla Rachel Branton

Teyla Rachel Branton grew up avidly reading science fiction and fantasy and watching Star Trek reruns with her large family. They lived on a little farm where she loved to visit the solitary cow and collect (and juggle) the eggs, usually making it back to the house with most of them intact. On that same farm she once owned thirty-three gerbils and eighteen cats, not a good mix, as it turns out. Teyla always had her nose in a book and daydreamed about someday creating her own worlds. She is now married, mostly grown up, and has seven kids, including a two-year-old, so life at her house can be very interesting (and loud), but writing keeps her sane. She thrives on the energy and daily amusement offered by her children, the semi-ordered chaos giving her a constant source of writing material. Grabbing any snatch of free time from her hectic life, Teyla writes novels, often with a child on her lap. She warns her children that if they don’t behave, they just might find themselves in her next book! She’s been known to wear pajamas all day when working on a deadline, and is often distracted enough to burn dinner. (Okay, pretty much 90% of the time.) A sign on her office door reads: DANGER. WRITER AT WORK. ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK. She loves writing fiction and traveling, and she hopes to write and travel a lot more. She also loves shooting guns, martial arts, and belly dancing. She has worked in the publishing business for over twenty years.


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Thursday, September 4, 2014

Book Blast: The Sending by Jandy Salguero


The Sending

A city’s peace is shattered when two university students go missing, and only Daneel and his friends know the shocking truth of what happened. Finding themselves under attack, Daneel leads them in a race to escape the mounting violence.

Mara is willing to kill for the beliefs of the faction that raised her. But as she seeks out her mark, using a rare, mystical form of travel known as the Sending, Mara discovers a powerful connection that challenges the truth of everything she’s been taught.

While Daneel fights to protect those he cares for, Mara must choose whether to cling to the ideology of her home—or open her scarred heart to a searing attraction and the promise of a new life.

Praise for The Sending

The Sending reads like a dystopian Romeo and Juliet where strong, full characters from very different places inevitably collide with passion and conflict. Salguero fills a fresh, vibrant world with a nerve-tingling fast plot. Prepare to be immersed. ~Tamara Ward, author of Hidden Betrayal

The Sending is a thrilling, fast-paced, science fiction-romance that’s impossible to put down. Edge-of-your-seat action scenes, and a romantic attraction so intense that it will make you want to turn down the air conditioning, The Sending is a great read that left me hungry for more. I loved this book!
~Sterling R. Walker, author of The Orphan Ship

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Excerpt

As one of the hawks flew across the tiny plane of space framed by her window, Mara closed her eyes. She envisioned herself there, experiencing the grace and the power of their movements. She imagined the control of that journey and thought that one day she might have that type of power over her own fate.
Mara felt a kinship with the graceful hunter. It knew the thrill of conquest coupled with the need for survival: opposite sides of the same implacable coin. The compound had taught Mara to use that need to a greater advantage than she had before.

Her chest tightened. Before? No, there was no before. Everything was after.

After her home had been raided, after her family had been killed, after she had been forced to fend for herself. She’d had only the passive help of a few others who had suffered the same fate, who had used her as much as she had been forced to use them.

She was a young six years when she lost her family. The memories of their life together had quickly begun to fade into the cruel background of her new life, into an icy, nearly paralyzing bath of hunger and fear.

The fear had covered everything. It had even blanketed the things that had seemed gentle and innocent to her before, so that nothing was safe. For a long time, the fear had ruled her with a cold, hard hand.

Author Jandy Salguero

Growing up in southern Louisiana, Jandy Salguero’s life was full of friendly smiles, good food and tall tales. She holds a BA in French from Brigham Young University, where she met her husband in the midst of the great Rocky Mountains. She now resides in a small town outside of Raleigh, NC. Her days are full of grade-school antics and underfoot toddler toys– courtesy of her two handsome boys.

She is currently working on Book 2 in the Senitha’s Light series, due out in early 2015.











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Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Book Review: Girls Who Choose God by McArthur Krishna and Bethany Brady Spalding


Girls Who Choose God, by McArthur Krishna and Bethany Brady Spalding; Illustrated by Kathleen Peterson
2014, 48p, Inspirational Children's Book
My Rating=5 Stars
Source: Received copy from publisher for an honest review



From Eve to Esther, from the Samaritan woman at the well to the widow with her two mites, many women in the Bible have made courageous choices. All through the ages, women have chosen to help, to solve problems, to stand up for others, to strengthen families, and to follow God no matter what. Girls Who Choose God invites young readers (and those who love them) to make important choices of their own, following the examples of great women in the scriptures. With breathtaking illustrations, beautifully told stories, and insightful discussion questions, this delightful book is perfect for sharing, reading aloud, and drawing children into the scriptures.

Each of the stories in this book is briefly summarized and then ends with two choices, one of them being better than the other. When you turn the page, you read the "rest of the story" and find out what each woman's choice was and how that affected her life. There is then a question that is asked which you can ponder and/or discuss. 

I read this with my children (even my son) and we all loved it! We broke it up into two days so we could take our time and discuss some of the questions. Some of them really made me think! And I realized that I need to do better in certain areas. 

I also enjoyed the illustrations and thought they gave an authentic feel to the book. We will read this multiple times since the women are great role models and the message is timeless!


About the Authors

MCARTHUR KRISHNA inherited her grit from her Utah pioneer great-grandmothers. With a master’s degree in communications from BYU, she co-owned Free Range, an award-winning marketing business focused on telling social justice stories. In 2011, she moved to the Magic Land of India and started writing books. More of her stories can be found at mcarthurkrishna.com.

BETHANY BRADY SPALDING likes to stir things up in the kitchen and in the community. She has founded programs to promote health and nutrition in the USA, South Africa, and India. Bethany currently leads a regional coalition in Richmond, Virginia, to create a healthier food environment for at-risk children. She loves to cook and climb mountains with her husband, Andy, and their three adventurous girls.

KATHLEEN PETERSON has illustrated twenty books, mostly for young people, on topics ranging from world religions to Hawaiian legends. Her art can be found in galleries throughout the West and at www.kathleenpetersonart.com. She and her husband, Steve, live on a farm in Spring City, Utah.

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Book Review/Author Interview: The War Inside by M. Kircher


The War Inside, by M. Kircher
2013, 362p, YA Dystopia
Rating=5 Stars
Source: Received a copy from author for an honest review



The end of the world is only just the beginning. So eighteen-year-old Thea discovers when her solitary life on a dying Earth is shattered by a mysterious dream, a devastating choice, and a strange gift that propels her on a journey towards the restoration of all mankind.

Thea is bitter and alone; a perfect embodiment of the sunless, cloud-covered Earth she inhabits. A terrifying dream convinces her to save the life of an injured girl, and despite her misgivings, Thea decides to rescue sixteen-year old Viviana. She soon learns that gentle Viv has a life-threatening infection, as well as a freakish patch of glowing skin over her heart. When this light spreads to Thea, she is forced to trust Caden, an arrogant, lazy, and annoyingly handsome boy she despises. Caden has a map to the last city on Earth, and the only place that might have a cure for both Viv’s infection and the strange light on Thea’s hands. As the trio embark on a journey through the barren wilderness, Thea and Caden try to fight their mounting attraction and discover that the light is not a curse, but a powerful gift meant to heal the polluted Earth and reconnect the remnants of humanity. What they don't know is that deadly shadows watch them, waiting for the chance to make sure that humans stay in the darkness forever. 


Dystopia is one of my favorite genres and this one sounded intriguing. This time, the world is in darkness because humans became so involved in technology and their own self-interests that they ignored other people and the earth and are now selfish and living under a dark canopy or dense cloud cover (caused by pollution) all the time. At first, they tried to band together, but the damage had been done and people are now enemies. There is no love for parents, siblings or others.

Thea is 18 and has a dream about a young girl. She ignores the dream the first time and is told she needs to save the girl to save herself so she returns and rescues her. She learns her name is Viv and she's dying. She has a patch of glowing skin over her heart and when Thea touches it, her palms start to glow. Not wanting to be labeled a freak, she covers them up. Caden, a handsome boy who Thea doesn't like, tells her he has noticed her nursing Viv back to health and has a map to the Stronghold, which they believe will have medicine to help Viv and Thea (although Thea hasn't let on yet what's going on with her). Thea's plan is to help Viv get better and to get rid of her glowing skin so life can return to normal. Little does she realize that her life has already been changed forever.

I liked Thea. She starts out completely selfish but as she listens to the dreams and follows them, her heart starts to change. She doesn't trust anyone or want anything to do with them but realizes that she can't complete this mission alone. Thea, Caden and Viv come across two other people at different times who join them in their journey (Rain and Naomi). I enjoyed her relationship with each one of them. Caden is also a character that starts out extremely selfish, seems to change and then slips back into selfishness. I wanted to smack him at one point. He does redeem himself somewhat and I'm cheering for him to become even better as the series progresses.

As the story unfolds, there are many layers that are uncovered and I was interested the entire time but then I got to the point where I just couldn't put it down. The characters develop and grow throughout the book. They aren't perfect and as they learned more about what they were supposed to do, I felt overwhelmed with them. I liked how she showed the difference one person can make and the importance of second chances. I also enjoyed the light vs. dark and good vs. evil aspect and how the title fits in with the story. There's a lot to love about this book, so you need to pick it up and discover it yourself!

Content: Mild swearing; some kissing. Clean!


I was fortunate to interview M. Kircher and get to know her better!

Author Interview

1. When did you first consider yourself a writer?
Honestly, I think most writers have a hard time considering themselves writers. Unless you have a New York Times Bestseller success story, it’s hard to quantify when you’ve really “arrived.” There is a great ebook by the author Jeff Goins called, You Are a Writer: So Start Acting Like One (http://youareawriter.com/). There’s some fantastic advice for writers inside. It’s also super encouraging. He says, “If you’ve written anything—published, unpublished, self-published, blogged, or hidden under your mattress…then you’re a writer.” So I try to stick to that rule of thumb. I’ve written stuff; therefore I am a writer!

2. What inspired you to write The Horizons Trilogy?
I was inspired to write this trilogy by all the brilliant, epic stories I grew reading: The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Chronicles of Narnia, Anne McCaffrey’s books and many more. I love reading and I love stories, whether they be written or on the big screen. Any story that gives me tingles and makes me want to be the hero or heroine is one that gets the creative juices flowing. So when it came to this trilogy I focused on things I was passionate about like human connection, good vs. evil, taking care of our planet, love, and all things sci-fi and fantasy. I think The Horizons Trilogy is a combination of all those elements, woven into an engaging dystopian adventure.

3. When is your third and final book in this series scheduled to be released?
The Rising Sun is the final book in the trilogy. Right now it’s in the outlining stages, with no set release date. But I’m averaging about two books a year. So my guess is that it will come out about a year from now, summer 2015! I have my work cut out for me.

4. Who is your favorite character to write and why?
You know, that’s really hard for me to pinpoint, only because I tried to change things up a bit and write each of the three books from a different main character’s point of view. I think I love each of them more as their individual perspectives on the overarching story unfold. So, Thea, Caden and Viv would have to be my favorites. I think they each have an element of discovering who they are amidst trying circumstances. They’re each tested by seeing the world in a whole new way and challenged to become something better. And I like that they’re all flawed, even perfect little Viv, as you will see in book three.

5. What are some of your favorite books and what book are you reading now?
I have so many. I was one of those kids whose parents used to beg to have friends over, because all I ever wanted to do was stay in my room and read. (And I’m still that way today. Nothing is better then a quiet afternoon curled up with a great story.)

Just a few of my childhood favorites are: The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Harry Potter, Pride & Prejudice, all the dragon books by Anne McCaffrey, A Wrinkle in Time, Harriet the Spy, The Chronicles of Narnia. And right now I’m reading the Cinder trilogy (fantastic!), The Wells End, Sunrise by Mike Mullen, and this book about Feng Shui, because it fascinates me.

6. What do you like to do when you're not writing?
I have two wee gremlins (aka children) that are one and two-years-old, so they pretty much eat up all my free time. But when I do get a spare moment, I love to read, go to the movies, take a hike, swim, or just be outdoors. And food. My husband and I love to eat, and we try to find new restaurants all the time with different types of food. Ethiopian food is the best. They give you a piece of flatbread the size of the table and dump all the dishes on the bread. Then everyone sits around and eats together on one big, giant bread plate.

7. Do you have any advice for aspiring authors?
Don’t quit.

Whether you’re a writer, painter, entrepreneur, small business owner, dancer, web designer, or any type of person trying to follow your gut and do work you’re passionate about, I guarantee you’ll hit a point where things aren’t going according to plan. But if you give up, you’ll never know what amazing opportunity or success could be just around the next corner.

Bestselling author Ray Bradbury once said, “You fail only if you stop writing.” When I hit those hard days, I gulp this advice down like a runner gulping Gatorade at the end of a marathon—Bradbury’s words keep me energized and working when I feel like I have nothing left to give. So many times we define failure in terms of the micro stuff. Like, if your novel is turned down by a literary agent, it’s easy to call that a failure. But who knows? Perhaps there’s an even better agent out there who’s going to say “yes” to your project fifteen “no’s” down the line. The real failure is if you give up, not all the disappointments and smaller failures you’ll experience along the way.

8. Is there anything that you would like to say to your readers and fans?
Thank you! Thank you, Melanie, for hosting me and for being in my writer’s corner! I so appreciate you, and all of the wonderful readers out there who have helped make these novels a reality. I’m very grateful to everyone who has beta read my books, read through an ARC, posted a review, shared buy links or hosted me on their blog. Thank you, I could not do it without you and I hope to keep writing stories that you will all enjoy!

You're welcome! Thanks for letting all of us get to know you better. The second book, The Gray Horizon, is also out. I have read that and will share my thoughts on it on September 12th so be sure to stop by and check that one out as well.


I believe that stories can change the world. I also believe that teens and young adults have eyes that are open and ears that are awake to the thrumming life hidden deep within great books. I write YA fiction because I'm in love with stories and because I want generations of young people to hold tight to the vastness of their potential—the potential that lies waiting in all of us. The world is ours for the making.

No matter who you are, you have the power to do great things.

Happy reading! — M. Kircher


Monday, September 1, 2014

$200 Blogger Appreciation Giveaway!!


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Book Blast: Oh Baby! by Annie Tipton


Diary of a Real Payne Oh Baby by Annie Tipton

Title: Oh Baby! (Diary of a Real Payne, Book 3) | Author: Annie Tipton | Publication Date: September 1, 2014 | Publisher: Barbour Books | Pages: 195 | Recommended Ages: 8 to 12

Summary: In this final fabulous release in the Diary of a Real Payne series you’ll find yourself ROTFL with EJ’s hilarious adventures with a new little Payne. The Payne family has just adopted a roly-poly package of pudge with bright eyes and a sparkling smile. In true sisterly fashion, EJ can’t wait to teach baby Faith how to be amazing at everything (just like her big sis!). But when EJ learns that she’s losing her role as flower girl to the adorable newcomer in an upcoming wedding, it’s almost more than she can handle. In classic EJ form, she dreams up even more fantastic adventures for herself—promising colossal fun as you become part of her daydreams in Oh Baby!

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Book 1: "I am 7 years old, and I loved this book because of EJ's imagination and how it focused on the real meaning of Christmas. The book made me laugh, and I especially liked the part when EJ used the shopping cart to pretend to be a race car driver. She thought her mom's scarf was a yellow flag, and she stopped just before she crashed into the display of glue bottles. I liked EJ's character, and I read the book in about 5 days. When we had "Dress Like Your Favorite Book Character Day" at school, I dressed up like EJ Payne. I can't wait for the second book in this series!" ~ Emily E., Amazon

Book 1: "My 9-year-old foster daughter loved the book! She related well to EJ and her spunky personality and humorous outlook on life and what it hands you. Great lessons for her to learn, as well as entertaining. She read it in a matter of days and even chose reading it over playing Nintendo, which is a huge endorsement! I also enjoyed it and found it a fun and comforting read for this 40-something adult. Great job. We're really looking forward to Book 2 of EJ's adventures at camp! Thanks, Annie!" ~ Lfierbaugh, Amazon

Book 2: "Church Camp Chaos is a delightfully funny look into the highly imaginative workings of a tween girl, EJ Payne. The book cleverly uses a combination of diary entries, narration, and hilarious passages peeking into EJ's daydreams. The story is originally clever and, at times, very poignant. I thoroughly enjoyed this fantastic book and I highly recommend this series to young girls in particular between the ages of 8 and 12 who also love Clementine, Judy Moody, and Ramona Quimby." ~ Renee @ Mother Daughter Book Reviews

Book 2: "Curly, my 8-year-old bookworm, loved this book. The day it arrived in the mail I let her look through it. By that evening she brought the book to me to thank me and tell me she was finished. She read the entire book in one day and I don't think she ever put it down! She enjoyed EJ's adventures and the fun times she had at church camp. She told me the book was "funny." I appreciated the way the book treated family relationships and showed a loving family who works together and endures different situations together. EJ and her brother don't always get along but their parents encourage them to be kind and EJ grows to appreciate her brother and even his slightly obnoxious attempts at humor. I enjoyed the life lessons that EJ learned about trust, faith, and friendship and am glad that I can find books for my daughter to read that are humorous and fun while still promoting good values." ~ 5 Star Review, Lextin Academy, Amazon

About the Author

Annie Tipton Author

Award-winning author Annie Tipton made up her first story at the ripe old age of two when she asked her mom to write it down for her. (Hey, she was just two—she didn’t know how to make letters yet!) Since then she has read and written many words as a student, newspaper reporter, author, and editor. A native of Wooster, Ohio, Tipton received a bachelor’s degree in Communications at Milligan College in Northeast Tennessee. She currently resides in New Philadelphia, Ohio.

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