Monday, April 30, 2018
Sunday, April 29, 2018
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Book Tour: Nocturne
Nocturne
Heather McKenzie
(Nightmusic Trilogy, #2)
Published by: Clean Teen Publishing
Publication date: March 20th 2018
Genres: Mystery, Suspense, Young Adult
I am hunted.
A pawn in a vicious game.
The only way I can protect the ones I love…
…is to disappear.
Finally free of her father, Kaya has the one thing that keeps her heart beating—Luke.
Blissfully content in his arms, everything seems perfect…until their world is shattered by a deadly invasion. When an old ally comes to the rescue, Kaya wants none of it. She is devastated to learn the identity of her attacker, and that she must do something truly heartbreaking if she wants to save the ones she loves. Sacrificing everything and sinking into bottomless sorrow, Kaya finds solace in an unlikely friend—one who shows her a different kind of love, and helps her discover an inner strength she never thought possible.
A heart-pounding journey of self-discovery, Nocturne is the transformative second installment of The Nightmusic Trilogy by Heather McKenzie.
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EXCERPT:
I dropped to the curb and put my head in my hands. The rain started falling, lightly dusting my shoulders at first, then becoming a downpour just to add to my misery. I became soaked head to toe, but I didn’t care. I stayed where I was, wishing the rain would melt me into a puddle that would drain into the gutter and then just disappear into the earth…
“You left something in my truck,” said a voice from out of nowhere.
At the edge of my vision was Ben, rain coming down even harder now and pouring off his cowboy hat in rivers. He was holding out a paper bag, which was now soaked. It was the muffin I hadn’t eaten.
“I didn’t want it to go to waste,” he added, eyeing me with concern, then glancing at the café window where I could feel many sets of eyes on my back.
I dropped my gaze back to the gutter. My body didn’t want to move, and I still held out hope that the rain might just wash me away. Ben said something, and then he hauled me up and turned me to face him. He lifted my chin, and I had no choice but to meet his eyes. The rain plastered my hair to my face, mixing with the tears that were spilling out of me with blinding force.
He gave me a weak smile. “I tried to leave. Got in my truck and was ten minutes out of town, but then I realized…” He paused, fumbling for the right words. “I could really use some help at my ranch. Now, the job doesn’t pay much, but you’ll have your own room and all the food you can eat.
You’ll be dry.”
He waited patiently for an answer, but I was so grateful that all my words caught in my throat. He tossed the paper bag with the muffin into the garbage. After a quick glance at the internet café and the white-haired waiter watching from the doorway, his hand firmly latched onto mine. I had the sense I wasn’t being given a choice, I was going wherever this cowboy wanted me to.
“I’m taking you home now,” he said over the downpour.
Home. Home was in Luke’s arms….
The rain was falling in sheets. Since I wasn’t about to turn into a puddle and dissolve, I let the cowboy lead the way.
Author Bio:
Heather McKenzie is the Canadian author of The Nightmusic Trilogy. Also a professional singer/songwriter with five albums to date, she told stories through music for years before falling in love with novel writing. Heather pulls from her extraordinary experiences as a musician to fuel her passion for creating Young Adult fiction. She is a rocker at heart, a mom of three and an aspiring painter.
Book Tour: Looking For Dei
Looking for Dei
David A. Willson
Publication date: March 23rd 2018
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult
Fifteen-year-old Nara Dall has never liked secrets. Yet it seems that her life has been filled with them, from the ugly scar on her back to the strange powers she possesses. Her mysterious father refuses to say anything about her origins, and soon, she and her best friend must attend the announcement ceremony, in which youths are tested for a magical gift.
A gifted youth has not been announced in the poor village of Dimmitt for decades. When Nara uncovers the reason, she uses her own powers to make things right. The decision sets her on a path of danger, discovery, and a search for the divine. In the process, she learns the truth about herself and uncovers the biggest secret of all: the power of broken people.
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PROLOGUESouthside Orphanage
Fairmont – Capital of the Great Land 652PB (Post-Breshi)
The toddler blew at the dandelion bloom until its seeds broke free and floated away on a breeze that gusted past the man watching her from the bushes. His breath hitched as his burdens were lifted and briefly forgotten.
It had taken ten years to locate her. A life of study, prayer, and service to Dei in a monastery had not prepared him for so many years on the run, hiding under false names while he searched for the one he feared he might never find. His grizzled, greying goatee and unkempt hair might have labeled him a beggar or a desperate criminal, but the hope in his eyes told a different story.
Oblivious to the nearby threat, the girl dropped the crumpled dandelion stem and stumbled clumsily near a pile of stones. No more than two years old, she waddled across the overgrown orphanage courtyard, her cloth diaper askew. She plucked more flowers, her red hair dancing as she hopped after the seeds. She seemed to favor the world as her playmate, ignoring the twenty other children in the courtyard. She bumped into a small boy, fell down, and hopped back up with a baby-tooth grin before trotting off.
When she fell, a glimpse of her back jolted the man to his task. It was the blemish that beckoned him here—an ugly red scar stretching from upper back to waist, announcing her identity as the prophetic treasure he had sought for so long. The weight of the manuscript in his backpack grounded his thoughts, and he glanced around the area. There were no fences, plenty of bushes for cover, and a single matron leisurely surveying the yard. The woman sat on the aging building’s back steps, watching the little ones as they ran about. She wore a dress and would be unable to chase him. How long would it take for her to alert the authorities?
As he surveyed the grounds to plan his escape, the girl waggled her hand at a passing butterfly and giggled as it flew away. Fortune favored his plans when she ran to a group of dandelions just a few feet from his hiding place. Squatting, she grabbed several stems, preparing to blow and release the seeds.
The man looked over to the matron, who had turned away to manage a quarrel between two other children. Knowing this might be his only chance, he burst forward and scooped the babe up in one arm, then raced back through the bushes behind the orphanage. He ran as fast as he could, unable to avoid jostling the child in his arms. She began to cry at the shock of her abduction, still gripping the dandelion stems in one tiny fist.
Back at the orphanage, the matron in the dress looked toward the back of the yard. The only evidence of a disturbance was a cloud of dandelion seeds that drifted upon the air, scattering in the light breeze. She turned to the many children she cared for, oblivious to the crime that had just been perpetrated under her watch.
Author Bio:
David A. Willson has worked as a restauranteur, peace officer, and now, author. Taught by his mother to read at a young age, he spent his childhood exploring magic, spaceships, and other dimensions. In his writing, he strives to bring those worlds to his readers.
Much of his material is inspired by the “Great Land” of Alaska, which he has called home for over 30 years. He lives there with his wife, five children, and 2 dogs. He is passionate about technology, faith, and fiction—not necessarily in that order.
Looking for Dei is Willson’s debut novel, set in a land where many more adventures will take place. Stay up to date with his ongoing efforts through the Looking for Dei Facebook page or visiting the website at davidawillson.com.
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Book Review: Spread Too Thin
BOOK INFORMATION:
And it's no wonder! Between the breakneck speed of your job, the one million family activities on the calendar, the volunteer luncheon you signed up to host, the growing to-do list on your phone, and the workout you've been meaning to get to for weeks--if you ever stopped long enough to think about it, you'd be curled up in the fetal position on the floor.
Life these days. It's exhausting, isn't it?
Ellen Miller gets it--and she wrote Spread Too Thin just for you. Whatever stage of life you find yourself in, you don't have to live it frantically. Written for women who care deeply and extend themselves selflessly, this 90-day devotional offers an honest look at the obligations that have drained us and then point us toward a more abundant life with Jesus. Through personal stories, practical insights, and classic Ellen humor, you'll discover that it is possible to find hope--and even peace!--throughout your harried, overcommitted days.
MY THOUGHTS ON THE BOOK
The book has 90 chapters, each containing one or two pages. So it is short and sweet for even the busiest person. The devotional is 3 months or 90 days and is broken into four parts:
+ Part 1 - Heart Conditioning
+ Part 2 - Mind Games You Can Win
+ Part 3 - Strength Training for the Long Run
+ Part 4 - Soul Searching for the Abundant Life
+ Part 3 - Strength Training for the Long Run
+ Part 4 - Soul Searching for the Abundant Life
The daily devotionals have an inspirational quote to start out. Then you have some nice reading with follow up questions. There is a scripture to reflect upon, there is also a place to learn how to apply what you have read to your real life.
I want to put a note that the author did use quite a few different biblical translations. I prefer the King James Version but I didn't feel like she picked bad translations or took anything out of context.
Disclaimer: I received a review copy from the publisher. Tyndale House Publishers provided me with a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
Monday, April 23, 2018
Book Tour: Her Claim
Her Claim
Rebecca Grace Allen
(Legally Bound, #2)
Publication date: April 23rd 2018
Genres: Erotica, Romance
She’s no princess. He’s no prince. Then again, they never wanted a fairy tale.
Legally Bound, Book 2
Cassie Allbright takes no prisoners. A half Cuban ball-busting attorney, she’s too tough to admit what she wants in bed. But tough is the only way to cut it in her high-powered firm, and Cassie doesn’t need a knight in shining armor. And she definitely doesn’t need Patrick Dunham—an arrogant, chauvinistic man-whore with a knack for pissing her off.
Bound to the helm of his family’s publishing house, Patrick is shackled to a life of power and wealth he never wanted. Seduction is his only distraction—his nights of pleasure always temporary, because happily-ever-afters are not for him. But while luring a woman into his bed has always come easy, the high-and-mighty Cassie has never succumbed to his charms.
Their verbal sparring turns to foreplay, but instead of scratching an itch, it only whets their appetites. Patrick gives Cassie a taste of what she’s secretly craved, and Cassie’s dark desires stir up things Patrick never knew he wanted. Enchanted, he offers to fulfill her most dangerous fantasies. She agrees, with an iron-clad escape clause: her heart is off-limits, and so is his.
Funny thing about hearts, though. They have a way of ignoring the fine print.
Warning: This book isn’t for the faint of heart. Disclosure includes angry, vying-for-control hate sex and one steamy weekend in Miami. Ready? Break the caution tape and proceed.
Excerpts:
Jesus. Cassie. Finally.
The reality of the situation slowed him down. She wasn’t someone he was going to be able to dodge after they saw this through. But she clearly wanted this, and he didn’t need to explain anything, since she knew his M.O. It was almost unsettling, how into this he was before giving his usual speech; a gentle, “Just so you know, I can’t stay the night” before things got started. It wasn’t the only sign he was way off his game. By the time he’d gotten this far with a woman, he’d clearly stated his intentions, and knew what she wanted once the clothes came off. Patrick didn’t have a clue with Cassie.
“Something wrong?” Her tone was low, taunting and tempting as fuck.
“You sure about this?” It was the only question he could manage through his lust-fogged brain. “I don’t know if…”
If that drink impaired your judgment. Or if you’re sure about fucking someone you hate.
She pulled back and studied him, blue eyes sharp and cautious. If she was doubting this and wanting to put the brakes on, she was smarter than him.
“I’m sure,” she said. “Are you?”
“Fuck yes.”
“Good.” He glanced outside to gauge how much farther they had to go. When was the last time he’d been this worked up on the way back to a woman’s home?
He knew when. But he wasn’t going there now.
The driver pulled up in front of her building. Patrick fumbled for his wallet, handed over some cash and yanked the door open. Cassie shimmied out and led the way inside. His pulse hammered as he hovered behind her, waiting for her to unlock the door. The second they were inside her front hallway, a narrow space that barely fit the two of them, he slammed the door shut and pressed her up forcefully against it. She dropped her purse and threw her arms around him, and then everything was a blur of hands and mouths. The sensation of her tongue gliding along his raced straight to his cock. Frantic, she went for his jacket, yanking it off him.
“Suspenders?” she asked, palming the elastic bands crossing his chest.
“What? I like the look.”
Whether Cassie liked them or not he couldn’t tell because she shoved them down and went for his shirt buttons like she couldn’t get him undressed fast enough. He wasn’t any different, all twisted up with sexual tension. The heat between them was insane. She wasn’t the cold woman he’d thought she was, and his mind was reeling instead of calculating his next move. He wanted every inch of her. Like he’d imagined for months. Had she always felt the same?
Shoving her backward, he held her still and growled, “How long?”
“How long what?”
“How long have you wanted me?”
Cassie narrowed her eyes. She opened and closed her mouth, then huffed out a breath. “Since April. Jack’s birthday.”
Her reply felt like triumph. Patrick grinned. “Me too.”
It wasn’t the truth. He’d wanted her from the minute they’d met. But she didn’t need to know that.
He attacked her again, his mouth on her lips, her jaw, her neck—hard, violent kisses set to bruise. He unzipped her skirt, loving the feeling of her warm skin and bombshell hips as the fabric slid to the floor. She kicked off her shoes, and he stopped kissing her long enough to hastily unbutton her blouse. He wanted to savor the moment of getting a look at her all disheveled in a black lace bra, but he was too worked up.
He needed to pounce. To touch and taste and bite. To get inside this infuriating woman, right the hell now.
Author Bio:
Rebecca Grace allen holds a Bachelor of Arts in English with a double concentration in Creative Writing and Literary Comparison as well as of Master of Science degree in Elementary Education, both of which seemed like good ideas at the time. After stumbling through careers in entertainment, publishing, law and teaching, she’s returned to her first love: writing. A self-admitted caffeine addict & gym rat, she currently lives in upstate New York with her husband, two parakeets, and a cat with a very unusual foot fetish.
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Book Tour: Sons of God
Sons of Gods
Arthur J. Gonzalez
Publication date: January 25th 2018
Genres: Fantasy, Mythology, Young Adult
Long ago, the wrath of the three God brothers marked the onset of the Great War. The other Gods watched in horror, until they, too, were forced to take sides. Their beloved Mt Olympus collapsed, ruin was brought to all Divine, and the Age of Darkness gripped the world in its clutches. But a group of Gods was wise, and before their impending deaths, they had crafted a pact, committing to one day rebuilding the Territories – the Heavens, Seas, and the Underworld. It would usher in the world they protected and honored out from its darkness. And from it would rise the new Greats: the Sons of Gods.
Cienzo has always had an affliction for metal and fire; never did he anticipate it would one day translate to wielding dormant powers. It is during a journey to fulfill a promise to his dying sister, that he is plunged into a dark and magical world, and where great responsibility is bestowed upon him.
Is he worthy of assuming the throne of the Territories? Can shattering steel and splitting fire change his mind?
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ZENDAYA
IT WAS HIM. Finally, after all the years she had waited, he had arrived. She felt the after-chills of his powers prickling over her skin. It was absolutely refreshing. She knew this moment would change him. She remembered how it changed herself. But she would ease him through the transition. They would become friends. It was their destiny.
She watched him sleep in the bed. She could not help but feel touched by his love for his sister. Even after she had warned him of his abilities, he had chosen to think only
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of her. She had never imagined this being the situation when she envisioned the moment in her mind. How very sweet, indeed. He would make a wonderful king ... in time.
She wondered if it was why her powers of persuasion hadn’t worked on him. She had felt its fingers caress his brain, prying apart his thoughts; but something inside of him had been stronger. Possibly love? No one had ever been so strong as to dismiss her abilities. A first for her.
Author Bio:
Arthur J. Gonzalez is a Young Adult author of the Photo Traveler series. Originally born in Miami, FL, you can now find him living on the West side in Los Angeles. If he’s not drinking coffee or playing with his adorable Schnoodle, Sookie, then he’s probably enjoying a nap. Also, he forgets the lyrics to nearly every song.
Book Tour: Dark Desires * Guest Post*
Paranormal / Fantasy Romance
Date Published: April 5, 2018
“A human and a vampire. An Assassin and his target. They made an impossibility possible, despite his past, despite their present. They had the future—they had Eternity.”
Ryu Takamura is the Dark Ones’ Assassin. He has never missed his target…until now. Until her.
Ava Monroe is a talented geneticist who holds the key to the vampire race’s future…and perhaps her own as well.
Their attraction is explosive from the first. She would do anything to have him. He would sacrifice all to protect her.
But will their love triumph over seemingly impossible odds as they battle enemies new and old? Especially the demons from Ryu’s past? And deep within his heart?
Guest Post:
10 Things Reader's Would Be Surprised To Know About Me
- I was born in China, and came to the U.S. at age 7 with a traveling theatre group touring top universities around the world.
- I’ve studied, worked or lived on all 7 continents except Antarctica.
- I’ve been brought up by white American families, African American families, lived with Latin American families (married to an Argentinean) and Asian families.
- My favorite before bed treat is a pint of Häagen-Dazs (white chocolate raspberry truffle) and a bag of Lays Sour Cream and Onion potato chips. Every night. Until I gain 10 pounds, after which I stop until I sort of lose the weight and come back to it again when I can no longer help myself.
- My second favorite snack is Cha Cha Five-spice sunflower seeds. I can go through a whole bag like a bird with a machine-gun beak while binge watching whatever drama series I’m currently hooked on (right now it’s Sons of Anarchy).
- My childhood dream (aside from becoming a best-selling novelist) was to get married at age 21 and have 7 children with the love of my life, 6 boys, 1 girl (the youngest).
- If I had one super power it’s to speak, read and write any language. I want to speak fluently like a native. I want to be able to communicate with anyone in the world and build meaningful relationships through a common language.
- My pen name Aja is a combination of my best friend’s heritage (Swedish) and my own heritage (Asian). Aja is a Nordic name pronounced as “Asia.” And James is simply to make it less exotic :P Aja also happens to be an Indian baby name meaning goat.
- My birth name means “Not of this World,” or “ethereal.” And I was named after a famous male artist.
- I’ve been to more than a dozen schools before my teens because I moved around so much. The shortest time was one day, and the teachers felt so sorry for me (because I didn’t even have a lunch) that they cooked me up a fried egg sandwich, which I thought was the best thing ever!
About the Author
Aja has been writing stories since the age of six, and novels since the age of thirteen. While she'd be the first to admit that those early efforts weren't particularly good, she sure loved putting them down on paper!
The best part of writing, according to Aja, is that it’s completely organic, the way the stories develop. When the inspiration hits, she writes just so she herself can learn where the characters are headed because oftentimes, they take her by surprise! It is her ultimate dream to share her stories with as many readers as she possibly can.
Her other loves include art, cooking, old movies (anything with Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Robert Redford, Vivien Leigh, Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, Clark Gable, and all the song and dance numbers because she can’t watch them and not be happy!)
She adores taking long walks with her husband and running after her two rambunctious kids. She has traveled extensively (all seven continents except Antarctica) and has had a multi-cultural upbringing. She speaks two and a half languages and binge watch TV shows when the mood strikes.
Aja has a Bachelor’s of Arts in Comparative Literature and Economics and two Master’s degrees, one of which is in East Asian Studies.
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Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Book Blitz: Tough Karma
Paranormal Romance
Date Published: January 16, 2017
Publisher: Outskirts Press
A chilling tale of loss, tragedy, psychic warfare, and eternal love. Amber Macklin’s world is cruelly shattered when she loses her baby girl three months after her husband’s sudden death. Her cousin, Bryce, comes to her rescue, moving her into his home for fear she will kill herself from the grief. He provides solace and a shoulder to cry on, and he has loved her as more than a cousin for a long time. Amber and Bryce soon discover they are not blood relatives, which opens the door for romance as he pulls her through her darkest hours. When Mike, a college friend of Bryce’s, stops by to visit, Amber senses a deadly secret behind his nice guy persona. She has a frightening dream that Mike is trying to kill her and recurring sleepwalking episodes where she draws detailed pictures of him torturing her. Deeply troubled, Bryce uses his ability to astral travel to investigate Mike and uncover his terrifying past. Mike has had his eye on Amber for some time, and when he learns that Bryce and Amber have become lovers, he is furious. Mike abducts Amber and takes her to his rural Georgia hideaway, and Bryce must rely on his astral abilities to track her down. But will he be too late?
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
I enjoy reading books on psychic phenomena and all things metaphysical. Most of my life I've been fascinated with astral travel, dreams, the ability to see the future, and reincarnation. I've wanted to write a book since I was a child, it was the first thing I can ever remember saying I wanted to do when I grow up. I love creating worlds in my mind and writing about them. My best days are when my characters decide to have lively conversations and I type them fast and furious.
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Monday, April 16, 2018
Book Tour: With Love, Ella
With Love, Ella
Alexa Randolph
Publication date: December 12th 2017
Genres: Adult, Contemporary
Ella Chambers is basking in her success as a sought-after New York party planner when she gets her dream job: planning her own wedding to her long-time boyfriend Daniel Collins, a professional football player.
Sadly, amid planning her own nuptials, Ella gets some devastating news that turns her life inside out. Will she and her fiancé finally make it down the aisle, or will tragedy get in the way?
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“ 50... 42...25 set, hike!” Daniel said as he threw the ball. Brett caught the ball and ran it down ten yards to get a first down. The team got touchdown after touchdown. They had really come together during training camp, and if they kept playing like they were throughout preseason they would be unstoppable during the season.
Ella and Layla were in the crowd, cheering. They were having a great time. The crowd was intense and no one could take their eyes off the field.
“Damn Ella, Daniel is on fire! It must be because he has his good luck charm in the stands,” Layla said.
“I guess so. Zack isn’t doing too bad himself. He has his buddy’s back.”
The girls had been there just about a week already. They were heading back to the Hamptons the next day. Ella had such a great time with Daniel, minus the few crazy fan run-ins. Some of the girls would throw themselves on him in front of her. It was irritating, to say the least.
“What’s the plan for our last night here? Are we going out or staying in?” Layla asked.
“I’m not sure... I guess just see what the guys want to do. I know Daniel had mentioned Brett was having people over at his place, but who knows what that means when it comes to Brett? “
“This week has been fun with us living together with our boyfriends. I like that they share an apartment here in Jersey. It feels like college all over again,” Layla said.
“I know. Maybe we should have weekly sleepovers back in the Hamptons since the guys are gone a lot for football. We could relive the glory days,” Ella said as they both laughed.
“What an amazing first preseason game for the Giants! If this is any indication of how the season will go, they will go far this year. QB Daniel Collins is right on with his passing,” the announcer said at the end of the game.
The girls stayed in their seats until most of the people cleared out. They knew it would be a while before the guys came out. They met them by the concession stands in front of the section where they had been sitting.
Ella squealed when she felt herself being lifted off the ground. She turned around and kissed Daniel.
“Great Job babe. You were amazing out there. I am so proud of you.”
“Thank you El. It was great having you out there for our first preseason game.”
“You know I wouldn’t have missed it for the world.”
“Hey El what about me? I had your man’s back.” Zack said, interrupting the moment once again.
Ella rolled her eyes. “Please Zack. I’m sure Layla told you how amazing you did. You don’t need me rubbing your ego too. This place isn’t big enough for your ego as it is,” Ella joked.
“Haha Chambers aren’t you hilarious. I’m pretty sure your boyfriend’s ego is way bigger than mine.”
“Uh actually, I don’t think so. If it is I haven’t noticed. You like to outwardly show your ego.”
“Okay children let’s play nice now,” Layla said, laughing.
“She started it,” Zack said.
“Really Zack? Am I with a man or a boy? I certainly hope I’m with a man. Let’s
“She started it,” Zack said.
“Really Zack? Am I with a man or a boy? I certainly hope I’m with a man. Let’s
apologize to each other on the count of three,” Layla said, playing along.
The foursome just started laughing as they headed out back to the cars.
The foursome just started laughing as they headed out back to the cars.
Author Bio:
I am a graduate of Michigan State University with a BA in Communications. I love to read, write, travel, binge watch Netflix for days, make up stories about random people I see for days and drink lots of coffee.
Sunday, April 15, 2018
Book Blitz: Messages of Inspiration
Non-Fiction / Self Help
Date Published: April 17th 2018
Could you use some light in your life, some motivation to go after your dreams? Some inspiration to help you stay focused and in awe about what truly is possible for you?
We often forget that we are infinite beings, who can do, be and have anything our heart desires but we often get derailed by our negative and limiting thoughts, the illusions we live by that keeps us playing small because we fear change, we fear failure, or we simply don't think more is in store for us.
If this sounds familiar then these Messages of Inspiration will bring back the light that has been missing in your life, each message holds a deeper meaning for you that only you can decipher for yourself. They are messages that only you will understand the true meaning behind each word. These messages will shine light onto the challenges you have been facing as well as guide you on setting yourself free from those negative patters, the gremlins that have been holding you back from stepping into your full potential and going after your dreams and heart desires.
On my search for more joy, happiness, success as well as fulfillment, I stumbled upon the Akashic Records and through my studying, I received the spiritual guidance to share these messages with the world and this is how these 365 messages came about; to bring you divine guidance from the Universe.
If you are at a point in your life where you are ready to step outside of your bubble, to claim what you truly desire, then these messages will help you stay motivated and inspired to take that next step onto your journey of great joy, happiness and success.
I promise that these messages will bring you great joy, inspiration and motivation to tackle each day and to help you stay on your path to never giving up, to keep moving forward and going after your dreams and creating the life your heart desires.
If you have had this longing to be, do and have more then don’t wait! Don’t be that person who envy’s others for all that they have, for the great lifestyle they live, for the amazing success they experience, for the joy and happiness they radiate. You too can create this lifestyle for yourself; believe that anything is possible, that you too can have all that your heart desires. Abundance, joy, happiness and great success is not something that is reserved for others; you too can create all the abundance, all the joy, all the happiness and all the success your heart desires.
Be the person who does not let their situation or circumstance determine their life. You can choose to say no to all the struggles, say no to the challenges you may be experiencing and say YES to abundance, say YES to Joy, Happiness and immense Success in your life.
The messages you will find within these 365 days of inspiration and motivation are divine messages that will bring you the inspiration and motivation to help you stay your course towards creating the live you desire, to create more joy, happiness and success in your life.
About the Author
Kay Sanders, known as the Creator of Possibilities is an Intuitive Business Coach, Certified Akashic Record Consultant, and Bestselling Author.
Kay helps conscious entrepreneurs find that missing piece to create momentum in their Business and re-ignite their Manifesting Mojo so they can make a difference in the world, create more freedom in their life and tap into the magic and power of manifesting their hearts desire.
Kay incorporates here gifts to help her clients create a strong mindset and implement effective systems and strategies in order to create the business and lifestyle of their dreams.
Her motto is ‘everything is possible’ which she also heavily incorporates into her own business and with her clients to help them see all the amazing possibilities in life. Kay truly believes that everyone, not only deserves, but also has the ability, to live a fulfilling life full of success and possibilities.
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Friday, April 13, 2018
Book Review & Guest Post: CLOD MAKES A FRIEND
Book Title: Clod Makes a Friend by David J. Pedersen
Category: Middle-Grade Fiction, 174 pages
Genre: Fantasy
Publisher: Odysia Press
Release date: March 2018
Tour dates: March 26 to April 13, 2018
Content Rating: PG (There is no bad language, but there is one "boss fight" scene.)
Book Description:
Best Friend Ever?
Bullies love to hate Clod. Not just because he’s bigger, clumsier, and uglier than his classmates - he’s also the only student in his school without magic. In a world where all magic is possible and everyone else is born with great gifts to do amazing things, Clod is alone.
Living with his mum in a broken-down cottage on barely enough, the only thing Clod has to play with is the clay she occasionally brings him. Bleak is an understatement. More than anything, Clod wants a friend. The only way that’s going to happen, is to make one himself.
After an angry visit from the worst of the bullies, his teacher Learned Yugen, Clod’s clay sculpture of a little girl comes to life and introduces herself as Ada. For a clay girl barely the size of his hand, she has more confidence and courage than he knows what to do with. Every adventure she leads him on gets Clod into trouble. She may be the friend he wants, but is she the friend he needs?
After many years, and too many pranks, Yugen becomes convinced that Clod is tainted by the evil slowly infiltrating the Kingdom of Pag. Especially when Ada isn’t the only one Clod can bring to life.
Clod Makes A Friend is a bittersweet fairy tale for all ages from David J. Pedersen, author of the Angst series of fantasy novels.
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MY THOUGHTS ON THE BOOK
"Is his name really Clod?" Learned Yugen asked, speaking each word slowly as though the conversation was already a waste of his time.
Clod Makes a Friend is a touching story of friendship and magic set in a super cute fantastical world. It is also an important story about how dangerous bullying can be. How crushing and harmful the words of a mean bully can be. As many others have been I was also bullied as a kid and reading a story like this was so beneficial to me.
The story follows the main character of Clod. He is a sweet but clumsy somewhat large boy. He takes after his father in many ways. null unlike those around him, he lacks in magical abilities. When it comes to learning sometimes things come to him slower than others. Sadly his teacher doesn't miss the opportunity to tell him just how unskilled he really is. The teacher makes Clod feel worthless and powerless. To make matters worse his classmates and other children make fun of him and bully him constantly. The tell him they consider him to be the ugliest thing they have ever seen. This was a really hard part to read because I connected with this storyline so much.
One day he takes to building a friend out of clay because he is so lonely. One day the clay girl named Ada comes to life. They become friends and it helps him grow as a character. He builds up so much confidence with the kind words she says. Unfortunately, Ada's courage gets them both into some sticky situations. I loved reading this part of the book it was the perfect amount of magic and realism.
Overall the novel was a quick and fun read. I think readers of all ages will enjoy this story of friendship and magic.
Disclaimer: I was provided a review copy of this book by the author through iRead Book Tours with no expectations of a positive review. All opinions are my own.
Guest Post:
Why I write escapism
I grew up in a political family. They weren’t activists marching on Washington, but Mom and Dad always knew what was going on. My parents are sharp people with an incredible work ethic. I have great respect for them both (even when their opinions aren’t always popular with what’s on the interwebs… but maybe I should say, especially when. It’s important to stand for your beliefs.) We spent time taking opposing views on issues at the dinner table. Before I married my wife, Angie, she joined us for Thanksgiving dinner. It didn’t take long for her to rush away from the dinner table as we argued the legalization of marijuana. (26 years ago, by the way.) She was crying because everyone was yelling. It took awhile for her to understand that we yelled out of love.
I absorbed everything I could from my parents, but it was often less-than-fun conversation. I needed an escape, and at the end of the evening, I found it in books and comics. I got lost in those stories; they were the breath of freedom I needed from the important reality downstairs in the kitchen. Those capes and swords gave my brain the time needed to understand the more complex issues served at dinner.
I graduated with a degree in philosophy from The University of Wisconsin - Madison. I’d throw down with anyone, from unexpecting professors to that poor congressman I found wandering the streets of the capital. At that point, it was in my blood. During the day, I was eating helpings of Plato and Nietzsche. At night, it was all about Batman, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. That break from reality was my recovery time.
We now live in a world where news is practically fed to us while we sleep. For better or worse, I now know when someone has been mugged in Florida, or if a bank was robbed in Indiana. My collection of capes don’t help me fly, and my decorative swords are pretty dull. There is little I can do to directly address all the tragedy that surrounds us. Indirectly, I can help some people step away from the mess for a few minutes, and give their brain some time to remember sanity.
A review on Goodreads illustrates this: “I only read Chemistry, Physics, and Astronomy books with such fervor. I just spent the past two hours reading and not wanting to put the book down. It comes to mind that I'm very tempted to call in sick tomorrow so I can read Angst all the way through tonight.”
I absorbed everything I could from my parents, but it was often less-than-fun conversation. I needed an escape, and at the end of the evening, I found it in books and comics. I got lost in those stories; they were the breath of freedom I needed from the important reality downstairs in the kitchen. Those capes and swords gave my brain the time needed to understand the more complex issues served at dinner.
I graduated with a degree in philosophy from The University of Wisconsin - Madison. I’d throw down with anyone, from unexpecting professors to that poor congressman I found wandering the streets of the capital. At that point, it was in my blood. During the day, I was eating helpings of Plato and Nietzsche. At night, it was all about Batman, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. That break from reality was my recovery time.
We now live in a world where news is practically fed to us while we sleep. For better or worse, I now know when someone has been mugged in Florida, or if a bank was robbed in Indiana. My collection of capes don’t help me fly, and my decorative swords are pretty dull. There is little I can do to directly address all the tragedy that surrounds us. Indirectly, I can help some people step away from the mess for a few minutes, and give their brain some time to remember sanity.
A review on Goodreads illustrates this: “I only read Chemistry, Physics, and Astronomy books with such fervor. I just spent the past two hours reading and not wanting to put the book down. It comes to mind that I'm very tempted to call in sick tomorrow so I can read Angst all the way through tonight.”
I may not be able to make the bad guys stop being bad, but maybe I can give people the desperately needed escape they deserve. Maybe I’m making the world a better place in my own way. (Or I’m just making people late for work. Shhh.)
Clod Makes A Friend is my first attempt at escapism with some gentle, but important messages. The short version is, don’t believe in bullies, believe in yourself. Do the right thing even when you don’t want to. Work hard to be a good friend. Eat cake. There, you’ve read the book. But I promise the longer version is better than the Cliff Notes version. Hopefully, it’s the escape you deserve.
About the Author:
David J. Pedersen is a native of Racine, WI who resides in his hometown Kansas City, MO. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. He has worked in sales, management, retail, video and film production, and IT. David has run 2 marathons, climbed several 14,000-foot mountains and marched in The University of Wisconsin Marching Band and written 4 fantasy novels. He is a geek and a fanboy that enjoys carousing, picking on his wife and kids, playing video games, and slowly muddling through his next novel.
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