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and alternate worldsJB's Bookworms with Brandy Mulderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14795119818057986101noreply@blogger.comBlogger1783125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601449259842214768.post-91497634094646360412024-03-26T00:00:00.000-07:002024-03-26T00:00:00.134-07:00A Strange Affinity by Rebecca Rook - Fantasy, Young Adult<p><a href="http://xpressobooktours.com/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://www.xpressobooktours.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/Screen-Shot-2024-03-22-at-10.48.11-AM.png" style="height: auto; max-width: 100%;" /></a></p>
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<p><span style="color: #990000;"><b>A Strange Affinity<br />by Rebecca Rook</b></span></p><p>Publication date: March 26th 2024<br />Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult<br /><br />A Strange Affinity is a hypnotizing cross between the television show Deadwood and Tamora Pierce’s renowned Tortall Universe. This young adult fantasy novel, set in an alternate nineteenth century American Wild West, will appeal to fans of Vengeance Road and Retribution Rails by Erin Bowman, Revenge and the Wild by Michelle Modesto, and Upright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey. <br /><br />In the Wild West, magic is real. <br /><br />When two strangers arrive in her small town, Gloriana Rue learns that she has the magical ability, or Affinity, to manipulate metal. She also learns that her mother was a renowned magical scholar but had abandoned the world of Affinities. Glory is desperate to know why her mother hid her past, and so agrees to attend an academy for magicians in the hopes of finding answers. <br /><br />Glory is soon immersed in magic and mystery when she stumbles upon a disturbing discovery: A killer is hunting magicians throughout the American West – and he’s getting closer. Only by seeking out her mother’s secrets can she stop him and save her newfound family. <br /><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/201888823-a-strange-affinity">Goodreads</a> / <a href="https://amzn.to/3Trp0Ba">Amazon</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhISFfJmTINT04ZgzheEIZSY7TSnPzULyOQ34JiSiYvGIP6RlAkD3-Rau8mrytXGl-DylVoF2WQVTcTZVzA9Y6j7LIw9SeeEQCaDLj0B7LaUxE610pStlda9Ra3e14vcmodLGVAgadgsXWYlgs2jQl1JNdV54gLmMI-YonPjjVAL87M1uMsVqQH22IPFe4/s2340/kisspng-bird-flower-royalty-free-ornament-divider-5ac03a83a33397.3351908515225473316685.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="643" data-original-width="2340" height="88" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhISFfJmTINT04ZgzheEIZSY7TSnPzULyOQ34JiSiYvGIP6RlAkD3-Rau8mrytXGl-DylVoF2WQVTcTZVzA9Y6j7LIw9SeeEQCaDLj0B7LaUxE610pStlda9Ra3e14vcmodLGVAgadgsXWYlgs2jQl1JNdV54gLmMI-YonPjjVAL87M1uMsVqQH22IPFe4/s320/kisspng-bird-flower-royalty-free-ornament-divider-5ac03a83a33397.3351908515225473316685.png" width="320" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">EXCERPT:</span></span></h2>Glory adored her new magician’s studio. <br /><br />The space was outfitted as a smith’s shop, furnished with a long workbench, a wall hung with gently worn but serviceable tools, and a small, portable blacksmith’s forge. She was awkward with many of the tools at first but grew better and more proficient by the day. Glory worked long into the evenings, well past the end of her classes. She came to love the feeling of being surrounded by scraps of different metals: gold, silver, copper, and iron. It felt like being surrounded by friends, or family. It was hard for Glory to describe but she felt that each metal had a different personality. <br /><br />Glory thrived under Jacinda’s tutelage. She went on to master a series of ever-challenging tasks she had set before her: Molding new shapes, melding metals together, and extracting the elements. Soon each new task seemed easier than the last. <br /><br />In a recent conversation, Jacinda had warned Glory these new skills were among the easiest for a magician. True transformation of physical properties was much harder, and in some cases, impossible without several years of further study. <br /><br />“Lead to gold?” Glory had asked, skepticism and humor in her voice. She remembered reading such silly tales among her father’s library. <br /><br />Jacinda had chuckled. “Not quite. You’re bound by the chemical properties of the source material. But with study and practice, who knows what’s possible? The magical properties of metal are vastly understudied and largely composed of myths and legends about alchemy. And because there are so few metal magicians, we still don’t know what they — you — are capable of.”<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9PZQDb732vjGp9h0DZ1JaqO5BlhjkdCvXN_8AcNk0Z_QSWzmsR53nf-GBcaWiwL2PW64YijPqFGD_ba3RrvG3-CwkAdjxNjn2u3qQfyYEnKgLxgvZhMsWJHdZxWIpZ0o8TVL_4BISV5zTdiNJzo9OQgPF8wZUZuC6-2EV0wjMeXwTy-MulOUScU7s82k/s2340/kisspng-bird-flower-royalty-free-ornament-divider-5ac03a83a33397.3351908515225473316685.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="643" data-original-width="2340" height="88" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9PZQDb732vjGp9h0DZ1JaqO5BlhjkdCvXN_8AcNk0Z_QSWzmsR53nf-GBcaWiwL2PW64YijPqFGD_ba3RrvG3-CwkAdjxNjn2u3qQfyYEnKgLxgvZhMsWJHdZxWIpZ0o8TVL_4BISV5zTdiNJzo9OQgPF8wZUZuC6-2EV0wjMeXwTy-MulOUScU7s82k/s320/kisspng-bird-flower-royalty-free-ornament-divider-5ac03a83a33397.3351908515225473316685.png" width="320" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Author Bio:</span></span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="320" src="https://www.xpressobooktours.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/Rebecca.png" width="269" /></div> <br />Rebecca Rook designs tabletop games, manages a little free library dedicated to sequential art and comics, and lives in the Pacific Northwest with two wonderful dogs. 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</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Jena Baxter Books</div>JB's Bookworms with Brandy Mulderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14795119818057986101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601449259842214768.post-25225463574363491952024-03-25T00:00:00.000-07:002024-03-25T00:00:00.132-07:00Gob the Gnome The Gnome and the Seedlings - Childrens Book<p> </p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/rabtbooktoursandpr.com/2024blitzes/marilyn-slaughter-gob-the-gnome-the-gnome-and-the-seedlings-blitz"><img height="256" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/26c3c2536dcc444f89241651a9187229" width="640" /></a></div><p> </p><a 1="" href="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/fa8fc5b5766f4a5ba24b542511e9d54c" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/fa8fc5b5766f4a5ba24b542511e9d54c" width="301" /></a>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><b>Illustrated by: Angel Neha</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;"><b>Children's Book</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: large; line-height: 19.9733px;"><b>Date Published:</b></span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;"></span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">February 27, 2024</span></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><b>Publisher: </b></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"></span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Mindstir Media</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/209033584-gob-the-gnome"><img height="75" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/26885701adea4bb791503c2c1651b879" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">This short story is about a mother wanting balance for her children. She
wants her children to spend more time outdoor exercising, running and having
fun. One weekend mom encouraged her children to stop playing video games and
streaming movies while sitting on the couch and spend some time in the local
National Park. While at the park the children, Nathan and his sister, met a
mythical and magical Gnome, named Gob. Gob the Gnome explained to the
children what his role is at the National Park, and how to plant seeds to
grow trees.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">I chose to add a Gnome as one of the main characters because since the
1400s, folklore has described Gnomes as guards of treasure and the protector
of earth. Gnomes represents stability, growth and Good Luck. My six children
books all revolve around a Gnome, the protector of a local forest who became
friends with Nathan and Iris.</span>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Marilyn Slaughter is an educator with experience teaching second through
fifth grades, middle school science, and social studies. She now spends time
authoring books for children and adults for engagement, learning, and
entertainment. Marilyn’s first six books are a set with the theme of
children, with their families enjoying the outdoors; and with teachers and
classmates learning about the environment. The children are introduced to a
magical and mythical being in the forest and they work to save the local
forest. Her goal is to provide a fun read with an entertaining way for
children to learn about science.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://gobthegnome.com/">Website</a></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GobGnome">Facebook</a></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://twitter.com/gobthegnome">Twitter</a></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/gobthegnome/">Pinterest</a></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/gobthegnome/">LinkedIn</a></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/gobthegnome/">Instagram</a></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Ts2w2Y">Amazon</a></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://gobthegnome.com/the-gnome-and-the-seedlings/">Website</a></span></p>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Jena Baxter Books</div>JB's Bookworms with Brandy Mulderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14795119818057986101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601449259842214768.post-83651719463114087502024-03-19T00:00:00.000-07:002024-03-19T00:00:00.244-07:00Invocation by Aileen Erin (Days of Iron and Clay, #1) - Paranormal, Romance, Young Adult - From USA Today Bestselling Author Aileen Erin comes an all-new action-packed, romance-filled paranormal series.<p><a href="http://xpressobooktours.com/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://www.xpressobooktours.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/InvocationBlitzBanner.png" style="height: auto; max-width: 100%;" /></a></p>
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<p><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Invocation<br />by Aileen Erin<br />(Days of Iron and Clay, #1)</b></span></p><p>Publication date: March 19th 2024<br />Genres: Paranormal, Romance, Young Adult<br /><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>From USA Today Bestselling Author Aileen Erin comes an all-new action-packed, romance-filled paranormal series.</b></span></div><br />There are three things I know without question. <br /><br />One: demons are real. <br /><br />Two: humans make awful mistakes that get them in demonic trouble more often than you’d think. <br /><br />And three: I’m the only one who can help them. <br /><br />I straddle the line between the mortal and spiritual realms every day. People might think they’re two different places, but they’re not. They lay on top of each other. It’s messy, and that’s why so many people need my help. Since I was little, I’ve been called all kinds of names—unusual, abnormal, even insane. Which is fitting, since they keep throwing me in to mental facilities. I’ve been in and out of them my entire life. <br /><br />But no matter what people say, no matter what I’m risking, I will always help those in need. <br /><br />Because there’s an endless war carrying on all around us, every minute of every day. One that can’t be seen by mortal eyes. But I can see it, the spiritual battle for mortal souls, and I’m working hard to make sure my father is on the losing side. He — Astaroth, Satan’s general— is why I can do this. He’s why I’m not normal. I can’t have friends, a life, or a boyfriend. I won’t be selfish enough to drag someone into this fight. But I’m not lonely. Not exactly. I have my mom. She’s my rock, my best friend, my partner. She helps me do what needs to be done, and she’s never afraid when it feels like I’m always afraid. <br /><br />Because I hear my father whispering my name each night, his taunts echoing through the spiritual realm. He’s hunting me, and I know the day will come when I must face him again. <br /><br />Every portal I open could be the one that finally pulls me back to Hell, and I wonder if I will brave enough, strong enough, good enough to fight him. <br /><br />My name is Samantha Catherine Lopez, and I am Nephilim. This is my story. <br /><br />**Fans of the Alpha Girls series will love this new series set in the same world, with a few familiar faces, but you DO NOT have to have read a single word of the Alpha Girls series to enjoy Samantha’s story. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123038320-invocation">Goodreads</a> / <a href="https://amzn.to/3T9UUSh">Amazon</a> / <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/invocation-aileen-erin/1122623865">Barnes & Noble</a> / <a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/invocation/id6445855349">iBooks</a></span></div> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF0O05_5wITddL1zouPF9l-gP9jbdCku3IhYdfUsPcvZm-MF5wTGjeRFy7CvWtOYYD614Wxtj6PR8J0H0TAcg5gZ1kYgYpUiK4DswJ1by15n95KxqhE9xuiQ0RMvWz8A_DjAqwoRp16nfFDDnG2xgNILCQDK09J1F4ISc4zhBf9Jo4VeLCJNv6tpmfNe0/s4534/clipart2731792.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1810" data-original-width="4534" height="128" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF0O05_5wITddL1zouPF9l-gP9jbdCku3IhYdfUsPcvZm-MF5wTGjeRFy7CvWtOYYD614Wxtj6PR8J0H0TAcg5gZ1kYgYpUiK4DswJ1by15n95KxqhE9xuiQ0RMvWz8A_DjAqwoRp16nfFDDnG2xgNILCQDK09J1F4ISc4zhBf9Jo4VeLCJNv6tpmfNe0/s320/clipart2731792.png" width="320" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">EXCERPT:</span></h2>The heat from the fires of Hell were burning my feet. I needed to close the portal, but I needed to get up to the other side before I did. <br /><br />And then there was a warmth—not like the burning heat from Hell—but something else—something soothing—and I knew what I had to do. <br /><br />I had to get rid of the tie. <br /><br />I couldn’t cut it—I’d tried that so many times—but I could shove it away. I could lessen its effects. I’d even burned it out once. <br /><br />If it worked before, it could work now. <br /><br />I blocked everything out except for the feeling of the tie that bound me to my father. It was always there—a leash of fire that wrapped around my body, my soul—thicker than any other tie I’d seen before on a living person. But it wasn’t just a demon-mortal tie. It was a father-daughter tie. <br /><br />The tie connecting us grew hotter, burning, and I focused everything I had on burning it out. <br /><br />I let my outrage fuel me. The outrage of how this monster—my father—had hunted me my whole life, tortured my mother, dragged me to Hell, and made it impossible for me to have any kind of innocent childhood. <br /><br />He’d robbed me over and over of everything good. <br /><br />Not this time. He wouldn’t win this time. <br /><br />He laughed. He actually laughed at me. “I gave you life. I gave you your powers. Just as I give, I can take it all away.” <br /><br />No. I didn’t believe that. <br /><br />And I wasn’t quitting. I wasn’t listening to him. <br /><br />Screw him. <br /><br />I pulled again, but it didn’t work. He started to say something about how I was a failure, but screw him. Screw failing. Screw everything but sending him back to Hell. <br /><br />But my mouth was dry and I wanted to throw up and my body was starting to feel weaker and my arms started to shake. <br /><br />An evil, deep rumbling noise had fear skittering along my skin. <br /><br />I was getting too tired, too quickly. <br /><br />And then it clicked. <br /><br />He wasn’t just controlling me. He was draining my strength through our tie. <br /><br />Fast. <br /><br />I had to be faster. <br /><br />Quickly, as quick as I could, I pictured the tie knotting and pulling tight, cutting off my father’s influence. I pictured it again—forcing my will on the tie. <br /><br />Knotted and pulled tight. <br /><br />Knotted and pulled tight. <br /><br />Slowly, with every knot, I felt my father’s control lessening. Just enough so that I could think and— <br /><br />Where was Eli? <br /><br />That one thought broke through. <br /><br />It was a tiny crack, but it was enough. <br /><br />“Eli!” I screamed along the spiritual realm as loud and with as much force as I could. I tried to pull myself up, but my arms were too tired. <br /><br />The demons below me started screaming and moving faster. They knew who I’d called, and they knew what he could do to them. <br /><br />Something hit my feet. <br /><br />I jerked my leg away, and my hands slipped and— <br /><br />Phoenix’s face suddenly above mine. <br /><br />He was now hanging halfway through the portal. The only thing keeping me from dropping was his grip on my wrists. “Samantha. Please! Can you hear me?” His voice was deep and calm as it washed over me. <br /><br />“I can now. Thank you.” <br /><br />“Pull me up. Now. Hurry.” <br /><br />“On the count of three. Okay?” He smiled. Even while all this insanity was happening—he smiled and it calmed me again and gave me confidence. <br /><br />Why? I couldn’t say. But it did. <br /><br />“One…Two…Three.” He pulled a little, and then all of a sudden, jerked me up, and I was lying on top of him. <br /><br />“Thanks.” I gasped out the word and let my body relax against his for a second. <br /><br />“You’re welcome.”<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE2Bc2aN3m0Z6Q_aYte8RyOWP_ge2nh2rD5CAVJCMqQUo-bXwocHUbdzTjkfXPO_hDKx_7KweRZAebkIGvvkGtBhQZDahZIjqV03T7fjmSYXcE8lIFGcm6kOagMcAtUPlzAjZrPqQckkf-bnX-YdYb76ZPJPEPeUUtmMK21ybK7LO56m1KIXj8k0RM8aA/s4534/clipart2731792.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1810" data-original-width="4534" height="128" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE2Bc2aN3m0Z6Q_aYte8RyOWP_ge2nh2rD5CAVJCMqQUo-bXwocHUbdzTjkfXPO_hDKx_7KweRZAebkIGvvkGtBhQZDahZIjqV03T7fjmSYXcE8lIFGcm6kOagMcAtUPlzAjZrPqQckkf-bnX-YdYb76ZPJPEPeUUtmMK21ybK7LO56m1KIXj8k0RM8aA/s320/clipart2731792.png" width="320" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Author Bio:</span></span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="320" src="https://www.xpressobooktours.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/05/Aileen.jpg" width="290" /></div> <br />Aileen Erin is half-Irish, half-Mexican, and 100% nerd–from Star Wars (prequels don’t count) to Star Trek (TNG FTW), she reads Quenya and some Sindarin, and has a severe fascination with the supernatural. 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</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Jena Baxter Books</div>JB's Bookworms with Brandy Mulderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14795119818057986101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601449259842214768.post-20494887186459196472024-03-15T00:00:00.000-07:002024-03-15T00:00:00.132-07:00Squirrels in Antarctica by Sari Karplus - Children's Picture Book - Guest Post<p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.ireadbooktours.com/blog---current-tours/book-tour-squirrels-in-antarctica-by-sari-karplus" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVqn0Lz4_6UUioeRZaZEq3UI9YDxsH8WwQ0zljNZbDWSR8sC79_zDUmP3c7jYCgFmw_TvKII9QR7A5D4ICSPE3JQVkX4IhXfgmYq_rXO2UyM87iBHtVOSctLxImpJv3I1ry5UGghRvz5QOeg6BpcsW7HZnWT6YZnpWERSiVLPm69PqRrqZUirhmS29NVIg/w640-h640/squirrels%20in%20Antarctica%20Tour%20Baner%20w%20Button.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ireadbooktours.com/blog---current-tours/book-tour-squirrels-in-antarctica-by-sari-karplus" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOjLC6vw4lgnNmbw9-Cy9I2Wo9qpMBJoY076fcbJeqm61P-ZN5OMyvmNhpL0tP7XA3oZhhyphenhyphen-KcvL1-bZPrFZlLf8KcGsAQVnLYwCr6DT8Reg_jtb1bL8OiIZ43h-VekUcTIIHq1bwnBGehrZLZ7cW-7JZDLi0oxf4BenPnaBzJM_rAttoBOUje85Fl8LD9/w640-h640/thumbnail_Squirrels-cover-official-moms-choice.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Book Details:</span></h2>Book Title: Squirrels in Antarctica by Sari Karplus<br />Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 34 pages<br />Genre: Children's Picture Book<br />Publisher: Tip Top Story Shop<br />Release date: Mar 2024<br />Content Rating: G. Suitable for everyone.<div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Book Description:</span></h2>This fantastical book of animals in unusual places will tickle your brain, leading readers of all ages imagining their own silly combos. You'll see a skiing seal in Switzerland, a pufferfish piloting an airplane, a sloth who runs a marathon (but isn't ever done), and so much more! With fun illustrations and an educational twist, this book encourages readers to embrace their limitless imagination, explore the world, and experience animals big and small in their not-so-natural habitats. Perfect for bedtime reading or as a classroom favorite, Squirrels in Antarctica sparks boundless imagination. So, come along on this epic journey and "Let your thoughts fly limitless like snails on shooting stars." Is it a book? Is it a word game? Can it be both?!</div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Buy the Book:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3HBNdip">Amazon</a><a href="https://amzn.to/3rMkSlf"> </a>~ <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/squirrels-in-antarctica-sari-karplus/1144662208">B&N</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">add to <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/205525380-squirrels-in-antarctica">Goodreads</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcqn_ZjX6W9epYL-qjvY_Wktyt58bv0_0JM6pXRICGzea3VH9qggaSV2OFWK6eigDeN0XW2E8lEiKQSj8p6eipjc7RfEqYoT9PR-wATYgwv8J11f3HioNedjBQUYrE_C3U1i9m7pxxsuzSGLy5JYGqy5Z_Tv5fwtFUeyX8M8bJwiLVF6OG6C8wlYszPIE/s1024/middle-school-kids-clipart-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="374" data-original-width="1024" height="117" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcqn_ZjX6W9epYL-qjvY_Wktyt58bv0_0JM6pXRICGzea3VH9qggaSV2OFWK6eigDeN0XW2E8lEiKQSj8p6eipjc7RfEqYoT9PR-wATYgwv8J11f3HioNedjBQUYrE_C3U1i9m7pxxsuzSGLy5JYGqy5Z_Tv5fwtFUeyX8M8bJwiLVF6OG6C8wlYszPIE/s320/middle-school-kids-clipart-1.png" width="320" /></a></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;">Guest Post<br /></span><span lang="EN"><span style="color: #990000;">Step aside narrative fiction, there’s a new
game in town<br /></span></span><span style="color: #990000;"><span lang="EN"> </span>By Sari Karplus</span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN">Squirrels
in Antarctica</span></i><span lang="EN"> is not your traditional narrative
fiction. It’s both non-narrative and non-linear, and teaches readers an
imaginative word game through the pages and examples of the book. Squirrels
are, in fact, just one of the 30+ animal characters– each page introducing a
new animal. Likewise, Antarctica is a metaphoric and literal icy island in the
middle of a multitude of other locales in the book. What I love about sharing
this story with kids– is that they learn about different animals and places but
it doesn’t <i>feel</i> like learning. The
pages are chock full of funny rhymes and illustrations that keep the reader
engaged and hopefully laughing.</span> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">I challenge you to look out for the fun little
visual gags that the illustrator, Todd Wilkerson, baked into the pages. Like on
the page where the gopher is golfing in Greenland, the judgemental whale from
the book’s cover makes another appearance. Or on the skunk inside an elevator
trying not to stink– check out the skunk’s distressed, bloodshot eyes. He’s on
the brink! One of my favorites is the sloth running a marathon who has a full
two-page spread and still isn’t even at mile one.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">The importance of books and stories are
unquestionable, but a book that sets out to inspire creativity in young minds
holds a particularly valuable space in this world as well. Creativity and
imagination are the basis for good problem-solving and STEAM learning. In <i>Squirrels in Antarctica</i>, the name of the
game is coming up with animals in unexpected places. So to do this, little ones
will learn to get comfortable using two known things to come up with an
improbable combination. This is the exact skillset inventors must have. So
while we’re laughing and having fun, aspiring writers and scientists are
starting to warm up those brilliant little brains.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJZU2Ce7n4goG2AGCl2g_CS_PvTnwWJxiGQj1espDbutm1M9eTQS5dzBl_JgYuCDnxiY6E-EzLaMKSSoz_aYKirTnXR-28q2bJtxSy-9YOpTiE9RBoBWsqA0iKzFEJNs_yMLbUcPF8T24hycktsoW0r774XI-5M284aF32BmsZ7gRETFFaujXGr3gA5yw/s1024/middle-school-kids-clipart-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="374" data-original-width="1024" height="117" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJZU2Ce7n4goG2AGCl2g_CS_PvTnwWJxiGQj1espDbutm1M9eTQS5dzBl_JgYuCDnxiY6E-EzLaMKSSoz_aYKirTnXR-28q2bJtxSy-9YOpTiE9RBoBWsqA0iKzFEJNs_yMLbUcPF8T24hycktsoW0r774XI-5M284aF32BmsZ7gRETFFaujXGr3gA5yw/s320/middle-school-kids-clipart-1.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4H_4o6GOfiRT-dqCO5CxMeZX-AMbWBOkg-SFQV_5Dx_pPlTuNMIE9Lmhp2XMp_y4Dh-wL8R5jlDiltW-96S46cgL8GnJprnYm3pTvbhLTUVPRN5Ei4JqsREDDruriPg0-3SbKCUY6TygBBwHG5nyClQm0q8-lZXJI7rpxe8mxGNmKFB_Q-C3qzTGj-wKB/s5760/Sari_Karplus_Photo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5760" data-original-width="3840" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4H_4o6GOfiRT-dqCO5CxMeZX-AMbWBOkg-SFQV_5Dx_pPlTuNMIE9Lmhp2XMp_y4Dh-wL8R5jlDiltW-96S46cgL8GnJprnYm3pTvbhLTUVPRN5Ei4JqsREDDruriPg0-3SbKCUY6TygBBwHG5nyClQm0q8-lZXJI7rpxe8mxGNmKFB_Q-C3qzTGj-wKB/w426-h640/Sari_Karplus_Photo.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Meet the Author:</span></h2>Sari Karplus got her storytelling start as a comedian and filmmaker in Los Angeles. But when an improvised bedtime story to her three young children inspired her first kids' book, she officially joined the ranks of the book writing world. Sari loves to create stories with fun journeys and teachable moments... with a healthy side of humor. Sari has written all 3 books of the Robotastic! series. "Sari" rhymes with "Mary." Sari loves rhyming.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><b>connect with author: </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.squirrelsbook.com/">website</a> ~ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/squirrelsinantarctica/">instagram</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Enter the Giveaway:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://gleam.io/onEHJ/squirrels-in-antarctica-by-sari-karplus-book-tour-giveaway">Squirrels in Antarctica by Sari Karplus Book Tour Giveaway</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisP2Vn2G5zlN0mZ8TzWfqjxKpQswyiEX31d0eh-2WO65Qfxw8RaBh2I2PStwE5j3LZmKo0RqFcY5SJiod3bZNES-3lGsgk2k7hb8DQc3dfI1pyr1jgV9UINbLAUOh7QiR9Qy438Hzgnj1l7lAzHg3UOZwKQLqBBCwPpHtE47BzEWnksC406KuITlwF3gIE/s1570/iRead%20Website%20new%20logo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="260" data-original-width="1570" height="106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisP2Vn2G5zlN0mZ8TzWfqjxKpQswyiEX31d0eh-2WO65Qfxw8RaBh2I2PStwE5j3LZmKo0RqFcY5SJiod3bZNES-3lGsgk2k7hb8DQc3dfI1pyr1jgV9UINbLAUOh7QiR9Qy438Hzgnj1l7lAzHg3UOZwKQLqBBCwPpHtE47BzEWnksC406KuITlwF3gIE/w640-h106/iRead%20Website%20new%20logo.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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Suitable for everyone.</u></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></u><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Book Description:</span></h2></div></div><i>Looking for a Leprechaun</i> is the story of a boy named Rich who lives in a magical world, but everywhere he turns he hears people saying he doesn't belong. When a fairy tells him if he finds a Leprechaun it will help him find where he belongs, Rich sets out on an adventure. The search for a leprechaun is difficult. Close to giving up, Rich hears some words of wisdom. Will he be able to find what he is searching for? What if it's been inside him all along?<br /><br />Young children and their parents will be amazed by the positive story and exquisite illustrations of this Mom's Choice Awards Gold recipient. Looking for a Leprechaun has been named among the best in family-friendly media, products and services.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Buy the Book:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/48MNZVi">Amazon </a>~ <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/Looking-for-a-Leprechaun-Audiobook/B0C7D2YRDZ">Audible</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/looking-for-a-leprechaun-richard-lopez/1143692979?ean=9798218189167">B&N</a> ~ <a href="https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Looking-Leprechaun/Richard-Lopez/9798218189167">BAM</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;">add to </span><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/136272563-looking-for-a-leprechaun">Goodreads</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Roboto; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6nJ_GcsbOkQT8aDSMv5mMTQc3Xadotkc96kmasIWbCyF4EVFnqCJANv0k4kTM3afprzo5t38tgvkjPK0_nMFkAhCLvsfY1WPssQPZneIKT9b_n-w0GaljTklep1YJzVTYAMip_id6n3kMQFeKrWucouFymNR1kN42XFOqzy2B6HMPyvxxz_8c8qzWOpE/s1920/saint-patricks-day-3892377_1920.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1131" data-original-width="1920" height="118" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6nJ_GcsbOkQT8aDSMv5mMTQc3Xadotkc96kmasIWbCyF4EVFnqCJANv0k4kTM3afprzo5t38tgvkjPK0_nMFkAhCLvsfY1WPssQPZneIKT9b_n-w0GaljTklep1YJzVTYAMip_id6n3kMQFeKrWucouFymNR1kN42XFOqzy2B6HMPyvxxz_8c8qzWOpE/w200-h118/saint-patricks-day-3892377_1920.png" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2><span style="color: #990000;">Guest Post<br /></span><span style="color: #990000;">If there is one thing you want readers to remember about you, what would it be?</span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Life is not easy. It will pull you in every direction, spin
you upside down, and just when you think you have the melody figured out, boom–
they change the tempo. Everyone has some
type of fear, anxiety and feeling of belonging. Completing my book was not
easy, but I persevered until it was complete, and I had a finished copy in my
hand. In life you must be resilient and believe in yourself. This is one of my
many challenges I work through on a daily basis. If there is one thing I would
want readers to remember about me is that I was resilient enough to overcome
these challenges, and believed in myself to bring my book to life… and if I can
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Jena Baxter Books</div>JB's Bookworms with Brandy Mulderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14795119818057986101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601449259842214768.post-56201854819088222262024-02-29T00:00:00.000-08:002024-02-29T00:00:00.135-08:00Hidden Treasure at Little Lake by Dawn Lenee Reed - Children's Mystery<p style="text-align: center;"> <img height="237" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/d253d10a03284d6488176a81851228a0" width="640" /></p><p> </p><a 1="" href="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/2280c4e4d45549c6aca5472780d08e33" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/2280c4e4d45549c6aca5472780d08e33" width="293" /></a>
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11-year old Charlie, her older brother, Finn, and his best friend, Tyler.
Their friendly lakeside town in west Michigan was usually peaceful and a bit
boring during summer vacation for these three mystery-loving middle
schoolers. Little did they know, they were about to stumble upon a thrilling
treasure hunt with tricky clues and a sinister thief who is determined to
beat them each step of the way. Join these three amateur detectives for a
small town Michigan mystery with twists and turns that will keep you
guessing.</span>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Jena Baxter Books</div>JB's Bookworms with Brandy Mulderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14795119818057986101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601449259842214768.post-27657819733162702732024-02-23T00:00:00.000-08:002024-02-23T00:00:00.128-08:00Sam Says: You Are Born to Shine by Sam Hirschmann - Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 38 pages, Children's Picture Book<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.ireadbooktours.com/blog---current-tours/book-tour-sam-says-you-are-born-to-shine-by-sam-hirschmann" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2100" data-original-width="2100" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCSxZl_i5w0scXK4-Gd8xgauKYDsE8Fq5A4Qv4ZXeBFarfZib-GAFClH8DOaUJwN8vNFewo0iMN4siK2cdAsFHsR3E0HjsAyKrqhXp0VkkRkg_JPe6G7iSzG4ZwVwv5q8susLEnIDCBEkpfCOrWx_yYMkwt0_G3mB8VLa9jGSjeDKwlv3sk_CIXTyLzUyH/w640-h640/SAM%20SAYS%20BY%20SAM%20HIRSCHMANN%20TOUR%20BANNER%20w%20button.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0mYVXmP7pbWdvlCza28VBr2xIFMO7gfeImtgyZ2DB0Q4dKi8wFBRwH1VatIRNo0ThCXwtk3j4b_f4FAU5PUTs7NvgHuNEtvDOLy4RSarfa_wCVo6E5hUjhQNgem7cj00n8vrq08HZ6WglnOt8IY7lq_40UODKBXKK1F9155RuCAUNYcWALMwOr2vt-zJ_/s3071/SamSays_Cover-HR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3071" data-original-width="2471" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0mYVXmP7pbWdvlCza28VBr2xIFMO7gfeImtgyZ2DB0Q4dKi8wFBRwH1VatIRNo0ThCXwtk3j4b_f4FAU5PUTs7NvgHuNEtvDOLy4RSarfa_wCVo6E5hUjhQNgem7cj00n8vrq08HZ6WglnOt8IY7lq_40UODKBXKK1F9155RuCAUNYcWALMwOr2vt-zJ_/w514-h640/SamSays_Cover-HR.jpg" width="514" /></a></div><p></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Join Us for This Tour from Feb 19 to Mar 8</b></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Book Details:</span></h2>Book Title: <span style="color: #990000;"><b>Sam Says: You Are Born to Shine by Sam Hirschmann</b></span><br />Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 38 pages<br />Genre: Children's Picture Book<br />Publisher: Mascot<br />Release date: February 2024<br />Content Rating: G. Suitable for everyone.<div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Book Description:</span></h2>Shine bright and don’t ever dim your light. These are the words Sam’s mom tells her every night.<br /><br />When Sam begins at a new school, her classmates make fun of her colorful clothes and vivacious dance moves. Not letting her inner light dim, Sam shows them that the joy you exude when you’re unapologetically yourself is contagious!<br /><br />In Sam Says: You Are Born to Shine, readers learn the power of expressing their true selves.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><b>Buy the Book:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://mascotbooks.com/mascot-marketplace/buy-books/childrens/sam-says-you-are-born-to-shine/">Mascot</a> ~ <a href="https://amzn.to/48ysJTD">Amazon</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sam-says-sam-hirschmann/1144249444">B&N</a> ~ <a href="https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Sam-Says/Sam-Hirschmann/9781637557525">BAM</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>add to</b></span> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200324734-sam-says">Goodreads</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5E9SndBcOm_cin4aFs-IMjrt7YgKQ8ckh_Ne6iOcoGWxoLx5InIS_i8xDxMYryH5XRgNubT9uqj-9C93qfaWR904dgjpprh8NHz-FzCTwwLp2BxaibXprx2LGiKDYJf-j7rAY2yJGzmbl1XxV9d6C28IOW4yrrTs-RGN3kmkG_JUSOr9a_Y7H5RO0Y8o/s1024/middle-school-kids-clipart-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="374" data-original-width="1024" height="117" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5E9SndBcOm_cin4aFs-IMjrt7YgKQ8ckh_Ne6iOcoGWxoLx5InIS_i8xDxMYryH5XRgNubT9uqj-9C93qfaWR904dgjpprh8NHz-FzCTwwLp2BxaibXprx2LGiKDYJf-j7rAY2yJGzmbl1XxV9d6C28IOW4yrrTs-RGN3kmkG_JUSOr9a_Y7H5RO0Y8o/s320/middle-school-kids-clipart-1.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg89u6wefEjsj_qdSF_YdeZrl8EnFeWN617owHU3TPIeaMSeH-WUdjpyc_JFTHUNs0DG9bC8GLMV2eYdXkFO2He49oV59BFXRDgXfZDgu5BlHRgYlkfqj4SiAHs3jnvUV0Hu7A2UhdzNWMqDwl_SptTKxwxijEmNtlsGq-yklzW09ySf4qfKWAsBHwC5fz4/s925/404FB689-6F2F-482C-9DAD-E9381D50A274.png"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg89u6wefEjsj_qdSF_YdeZrl8EnFeWN617owHU3TPIeaMSeH-WUdjpyc_JFTHUNs0DG9bC8GLMV2eYdXkFO2He49oV59BFXRDgXfZDgu5BlHRgYlkfqj4SiAHs3jnvUV0Hu7A2UhdzNWMqDwl_SptTKxwxijEmNtlsGq-yklzW09ySf4qfKWAsBHwC5fz4/w400-h400/404FB689-6F2F-482C-9DAD-E9381D50A274.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZi_u_FfE-nFvcMRx5Cp48B3NrsEF5REsN8AmDhhTK5vWbYzDRHrvI9myJUdAJo8rVLlK9f-81lzAmkiblKMkS_7Ow8nlbcmsHKOS3aUQ7KRZOpiyO-Abn1yggkznkt-XMwX6JQA0Gwenpoh7UNLygJHmJnAya49nycdx1jARNInWVhISAlQ1cRnT2P4/s1024/middle-school-kids-clipart-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="374" data-original-width="1024" height="117" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZi_u_FfE-nFvcMRx5Cp48B3NrsEF5REsN8AmDhhTK5vWbYzDRHrvI9myJUdAJo8rVLlK9f-81lzAmkiblKMkS_7Ow8nlbcmsHKOS3aUQ7KRZOpiyO-Abn1yggkznkt-XMwX6JQA0Gwenpoh7UNLygJHmJnAya49nycdx1jARNInWVhISAlQ1cRnT2P4/s320/middle-school-kids-clipart-1.png" width="320" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;">Interview with Sam Hirschmann</span></h2><span style="color: #990000;"><b>What is the most surprising thing you discovered while writing your book(s)? </b></span></div><div><br /></div><div>How easily writing it came to me. It showed me that there doesn’t need to be any forcing when it comes to creativity and inspiration - you just have to be open and ready to listen! <br /><br /><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Does one of the main characters hold a special place in your heart? If so, why? </b></span></div><div><br /></div><div>The main character of Sam holds a very special place in my heart as she reminds me of my own inner child who is always telling me to have more fun being myself and to always shine my light as big and bright as I wish. Even as an adult I find it’s easy to get frozen by the thought of others' opinions that I always need to hear this message periodically. <br /><br /></div><div><span style="color: #990000;"><b>What is the key theme and/or message in the book? </b></span></div><div><br /></div><div>The message I wish to land on every reader’s heart is that we’re all born to “shine” and we all have a unique light to shine out into the world. This light when shown and expressed freely (by simply being ourselves) will not only make you feel good, but it also inspires those around you to do the same. <br /><br /><span style="color: #990000;"><b>What’s the most courageous thing you’ve ever done? </b></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Leaving my career in finance to go to acting school and start something from ground zero. A lot of my friends and family thought I was crazy (including myself!) to leave a great and secure job and one I had worked so hard at. However, I knew the job wasn’t aligned with my authentic self and it would never bring me true joy. Making that scary jump ultimately ended up being the best decision I ever made. I met my husband in acting school and grew so much as a person…also, let’s just say I wouldn't have ever written this book! <br /><br /><span style="color: #990000;"><b>What do you like about audiobooks? </b></span></div><div><br /></div><div>What I like most about listening to audiobooks is the ability to go on a walk while listening to a great book. Nothing transports me more than when I’m on a walk outside in nature while listening to a story.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2wDX4jvq8FHMAlcMaW8FeHJmkFgFSx-utdd7ARIvVehBrqkBLgNOfcIk574O7bdVW29MZAZG90EveAIFL7vffelku4ZcA0y0OUCdP92AF3uQex_lX_x_v6KMzirTTrmJFYCndhLG75Dlykk4eH7xhIR9OQYtA1E6G1gPE_xeBXKMGkLfIBG5PXaycpMI/s1024/middle-school-kids-clipart-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="374" data-original-width="1024" height="117" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2wDX4jvq8FHMAlcMaW8FeHJmkFgFSx-utdd7ARIvVehBrqkBLgNOfcIk574O7bdVW29MZAZG90EveAIFL7vffelku4ZcA0y0OUCdP92AF3uQex_lX_x_v6KMzirTTrmJFYCndhLG75Dlykk4eH7xhIR9OQYtA1E6G1gPE_xeBXKMGkLfIBG5PXaycpMI/s320/middle-school-kids-clipart-1.png" width="320" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Meet the Author:</span></h2>Sam Hirschmann is the creator and writer of Sam Says: You Are Born to Shine, and is a true dancer of life. After playing Division I volleyball and working on the trading floor in New York City, she decided to take an acting class, which Sam thanks for sparking her journey into seeing life in color.<br /><br />She left finance to study acting at the William Esper Studio, which took her down the path of finding her true self and how to authentically let her light shine in every situation. While pursuing acting, Sam began teaching Breathwork classes and sharing her insight on social media in hopes of inspiring others to find their joy within and to let their inner light shine.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><b>connect with author: </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://samhirschmann.com/">website</a> ~ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sam.moooves/">instagram</a> ~ <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/45626423.Sam_Hirschmann">goodreads</a></span></div><div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Enter the Giveaway:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b><br /></b></span></div><a class="e-widget" href="https://gleam.io/Bh1AL/sam-says-you-are-born-to-shine-by-sam-hirschmann-book-tour-giveaway" rel="nofollow">SAM SAYS: YOU ARE BORN TO SHINE by Sam Hirschmann Book Tour Giveaway</a>
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</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Jena Baxter Books</div>JB's Bookworms with Brandy Mulderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14795119818057986101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601449259842214768.post-21747200199679769082024-02-21T00:00:00.000-08:002024-02-21T00:00:00.183-08:00The Secret of Sweet Treats Kingdom by Kim Davis (The Board Game Chronicles, #1) - Adventure, Fantasy, Middle-Grade - Book includes a fun recipe for kids!<p><a href="http://xpressobooktours.com/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://www.xpressobooktours.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/SweetTreatsBlitzBanner-1.png" style="height: auto; max-width: 100%;" /></a></p>
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<p><span style="color: #990000;"><b>The Secret of Sweet Treats Kingdom<br />by Kim Davis<br />(The Board Game Chronicles, #1)</b></span></p><p>Publication date: January 30th 2024<br />Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Middle-Grade<br /><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Book includes a fun recipe for kids!</b></span></div><br />Amber Addison is fed up with her kindergartener sister. It’s Ava’s fault she’s missing her best friend’s birthday party, the most anticipated event in their sixth-grade class. To make matters worse, Ava has coerced her into playing Sweet Treats board game and she keeps losing to a five-year-old. When Amber’s irritation gets the best of her, she throws the game, destroying it. <br /><br />As the board disintegrates, the two girls are swept into a swirling vortex and they find themselves in the middle of Sweet Treats kingdom. Ava is kidnapped by an evil queen, and Amber finds herself relying on a mint-green rabbit to help her find her way to Bonbon Castle with the hope of finding her sister. Along the way, she encounters more sweets than she could ever eat along with fantastical beings. Some will become her friend and others create danger that she must survive in order to save her sister and find their way home. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/205573804-the-secret-of-sweet-treats-kingdom">Goodreads</a> / <a href="https://amzn.to/3uNJzPE">Amazon</a> / <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-secret-of-the-sweet-treats-kingdom-kim-davis/1144754807">Barnes & Noble</a> / <a href="https://books.apple.com/hu/book/the-secret-of-sweet-treats-kingdom/id6476235634">iBooks</a> / <a href="https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/the-secret-of-sweet-treats-kingdom">Kobo</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEb6ThqlTw5pNUDX0pqLE3BYlCw4LF7WUy6llaj6PJxzmT_D-7eUmLajwf6r-LBHaA36M-Ss-CPSM_sLD9p-tU_zld9ec0o7GPQvAcqJzoEVSTcnp_HNyVXWhQuFabtuY11JfFVT7JoPi_Awk2HVd0OZDjSMJjvwE5yrfa5jDeIjA1KobtZNxjmGiiZ9c/s1024/middle-school-kids-clipart-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="374" data-original-width="1024" height="117" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEb6ThqlTw5pNUDX0pqLE3BYlCw4LF7WUy6llaj6PJxzmT_D-7eUmLajwf6r-LBHaA36M-Ss-CPSM_sLD9p-tU_zld9ec0o7GPQvAcqJzoEVSTcnp_HNyVXWhQuFabtuY11JfFVT7JoPi_Awk2HVd0OZDjSMJjvwE5yrfa5jDeIjA1KobtZNxjmGiiZ9c/s320/middle-school-kids-clipart-1.png" width="320" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">EXCERPT:</span></h2>A rumbling sound filled my ears and the ground started tilting and rolling. The light hanging over the dining room table began swaying and the wood mini-blinds rubbing against the windows sounded like fingernails on a chalkboard. <br /><br />“Amber?” Ava grabbed my hand and held on tight. <br /><br />“Don’t worry. It’s just an earthquake.” Growing up in Southern California you got used to this kind of thing. “Remember what they taught you at school? Drop, cover, and hold on?” <br /><br />I pulled her toward the dining room table to hide beneath it, although I was positive by the time we got into position the quake would be over. <br /><br />We were ten steps away from the table when Ava stopped walking. She yanked my arm and started pulling me backward, toward the family room. I heard the crash of glass breaking on the kitchen tile and was glad I had flip-flops on. Our family portrait fell from the dining room wall, the glass splintering from the black frame sent shards of glass flying across the room. A small piece caught my ankle, sending a sting up my leg. <br /><br />“Knock it off, shrimp. We need to get under the table right now!” While I had been in several earthquakes, this felt different. It wasn’t slowing or stopping, like I thought it would. I didn’t want to admit it, but I was scared. Could this be the “big one” grownups talked about? <br /><br />Instead of letting me lead her toward the dining table, Ava began pulling me harder toward the family room. With my feet sliding on the slick tile, I couldn’t stop. <br /><br />“What’s that?” I had never heard my sister screech like that before, so I turned around to see what she was talking about. <br /><br />The small fragments of the Sweet Treats board game were hovering in midair, swirling in a circle, going faster and faster. The floor tilted us toward the flying pieces, and we were slipping toward the growing whirlwind. The edge of the vortex was expanding outward at a rapid rate, while the center was a dark, black hole. It looked like a giant vacuum hose, and it was sucking us toward it. <br /><br />My terrified sister started screaming, clinging to my legs. “Do something, Amber!” <br /><br />I started shrieking as I tripped over Ava, and we were pulled head first into the middle of the vortex.<p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij5WM_7AlUqA8sbW9pm_xMBPW0N02Eu5-8_UaFwlW1I1WjwHQ91TIRjWZFy26l_6tXu6oHexwbqpOO8FsHXBKOJwHfnCbYf0_dWroMGv9IBJUMAIwrDfRMdd2xFzCquBYJvRXZwIS8uRxWukR8VSrSPOmJapGIpcwzNrxvwclLcm49dv2KS2jTsynh1ew/s1024/middle-school-kids-clipart-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="374" data-original-width="1024" height="117" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij5WM_7AlUqA8sbW9pm_xMBPW0N02Eu5-8_UaFwlW1I1WjwHQ91TIRjWZFy26l_6tXu6oHexwbqpOO8FsHXBKOJwHfnCbYf0_dWroMGv9IBJUMAIwrDfRMdd2xFzCquBYJvRXZwIS8uRxWukR8VSrSPOmJapGIpcwzNrxvwclLcm49dv2KS2jTsynh1ew/s320/middle-school-kids-clipart-1.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.xpressobooktours.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/BookBrushImage-2024-1-25-6-63.png"><img src="https://www.xpressobooktours.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/BookBrushImage-2024-1-25-6-63.png" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxcbARGyt1tvW4HDvv1k5sqE-fSlarjSM4SNP8efEyDBSVuUHOIprLOoVdBmENHgTJCUduS5i0cjD8oKw9LhFH-ImRmLJ7bIcnNTnbuzpIS4y6C5SjWqkNZBl75cdXfIEqei4zYnivCU7XDx6ThdBeuBIp_qHURyg6ibBdDlF1NYBdqFOleegHlol7_kM/s1024/middle-school-kids-clipart-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="374" data-original-width="1024" height="117" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxcbARGyt1tvW4HDvv1k5sqE-fSlarjSM4SNP8efEyDBSVuUHOIprLOoVdBmENHgTJCUduS5i0cjD8oKw9LhFH-ImRmLJ7bIcnNTnbuzpIS4y6C5SjWqkNZBl75cdXfIEqei4zYnivCU7XDx6ThdBeuBIp_qHURyg6ibBdDlF1NYBdqFOleegHlol7_kM/s320/middle-school-kids-clipart-1.png" width="320" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Author Bio:</span></span></h2> <div style="text-align: center;"><img height="320" src="https://www.xpressobooktours.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/Kim.jpeg" width="242" /></div><br />Kim Davis lives in Southern California with her husband and mini Goldendoodle puppy, Missy. When she's not spending time with her granddaughters or chasing the puppy around, she can be found either writing on her next book, or working on her blog, Cinnamon, Sugar, and a Little Bit of Murder, or in the kitchen baking up yummy treats to share. <br /><br />She also writes the Cupcake Catering cozy mystery series, the Aromatherapy Apothecary Mystery series, The Board Game Chronicles middle grade series, and a suspense novel, A Game of Deceit, written under K. A. 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</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Jena Baxter Books</div>JB's Bookworms with Brandy Mulderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14795119818057986101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601449259842214768.post-1963183558899269682024-02-19T00:00:00.000-08:002024-02-19T00:00:00.140-08:00The Mighty Solar Panel by Daniel Jarrett - Children's Book - Because Nothing's More Powerful than a Sunny Day!<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://sites.google.com/rabtbooktoursandpr.com/2024blitzes/daniel-jarrett-the-mighty-solar-panel-book-blitz" style="text-align: center;"><img height="256" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/965053c3f51e49fcb920eb90f23cc8c5" width="640" /></a></p><p> </p><div style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a 1="" href="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/7daac705a0bb471e8d2fd12b3bc214a9" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="418" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/7daac705a0bb471e8d2fd12b3bc214a9" width="557" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>Because Nothing's More Powerful than a Sunny Day!</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><b>Children's Book</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><b>Date Published: </b></span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">September 19, 2022</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58060325-the-mighty-solar-panel"><img height="75" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/26885701adea4bb791503c2c1651b879" width="200" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>A fun and engaging educational story that teaches children how to harness
the incredible power of our sun!</b></span></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">It seems just like any other car journey to the beach, but when Jack passes
a field full of solar panels, he starts to wonder what on earth these
strange things could be.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Thanks to his new friend, Sunny, a talking sunbeam travelling down from the
sun, Jack is turned into a ray of light himself and soon learns about the
process of turning the sun’s energy into power that everyone can
use.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">By teaching him about what solar panels are used for and how solar power
could save the world, Sunny shows Jack how exciting and amazing clean energy
can be.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">With a focus on the importance of renewable energy, the alternative it
provides to fossil fuels and the unique process of using solar panels to
power our homes, The Mighty Solar Panel is an invigorating story which will
kick-start a child’s interest in the significance of going
green.</span></p>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>Are you and your children ready to learn about the limitless power of solar
energy? Then grab your copy of The Mighty Solar Panel, today!</b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;">
<i><span face=""Segoe UI Symbol", sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">★★★★★</span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">
"Great little book for getting the kids into learning about the
benefits of renewable power!" - Reader Review</span></i></p>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><b>About the Author</b></span></p><a 1="" href="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/f9fb4aab4bde4d5db82b4e55c706a8bd" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="227" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/f9fb4aab4bde4d5db82b4e55c706a8bd" width="227" /></a>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">As the CEO of a solar panel installation company, Daniel Jarrett is devoted
to sharing his passion and expertise with a whole new generation.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">With his children’s book, The Mighty Solar Panel, he is dedicated to
educating a young audience about the importance of clean energy and solar
power.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Living in Brisbane, Australia, Daniel is motivated by his family, his
passion for sales and his love for telling stories. He hopes to use his
writing to encourage open discussion and give young people access to ideas
that they might never have come across before.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><b>Contact Link</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://queenslandsolarandlighting.com/childrens-solar-panel-book/">Website</a></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><b>Purchase Link</b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3U5560N">Amazon</a></span></p>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Jena Baxter Books</div>JB's Bookworms with Brandy Mulderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14795119818057986101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601449259842214768.post-37623186864190950772024-02-15T00:00:00.000-08:002024-02-15T00:00:00.136-08:00False Haven by Rebecca Rook - Young Adult Horror - Seventeen-year-old Vivienne Barston’s life has fallen apart.<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://sites.google.com/rabtbooktoursandpr.com/2024blitzes/rebecca-rook-false-haven-release-blitz" style="text-align: center;"><img height="256" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/f95e738fc32d4c4b888e06ce32b71b29" width="640" /></a></p><a 1="" href="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/64b174257fe34f23b7d00b2c653c2ed4" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/64b174257fe34f23b7d00b2c653c2ed4" width="259" /></a>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Young Adult Horror</span></b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Date Published: </span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">02-13-2024</span></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><b>Publisher:</b> Hellebore House</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/202341235-false-haven"><img height="75" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/26885701adea4bb791503c2c1651b879" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><b>Seventeen-year-old Vivienne Barston’s life has fallen apart.</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">With her mother recently dead, her father disappears into his grief –
leaving Viv to deal with her sadness and anger alone. Viv turns to
destructive behaviors like petty vandalism, but after a disturbing stint in
a juvenile detention center frightens her, Viv agrees to a court mandated
service opportunity designed to expunge her record. The deal: work for six
weeks with a trail conservation crew in the rural woods of southern Oregon,
and she’ll be free with a clean slate.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">She knows it’s her last chance to fix her life.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">When Viv arrives at the small town of Hard Luck, Oregon, she meets her
motley crewmates, all with troubles of their own. The unusual group travels
to Grafton Stake, a remote and derelict former asylum with a haunted
history–and now Viv must face the ghosts of the past while fighting
for her future.</span>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;"><b>About the Author</b></span></p><a 1="" href="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/79597fdbace1480284f0ac8faa6d5e56" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="289" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/79597fdbace1480284f0ac8faa6d5e56" width="289" /></a>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Rebecca Rook is a hard of hearing person who designs tabletop games,
manages a little free library dedicated to sequential art and comics, and
lives in the Pacific Northwest with two wonderful dogs. The author of The
Penance of Valentine Cash, she writes young adult fiction in the fantasy,
thriller, and horror genres.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;"><b>Contact Links</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://www.byrebeccarook.com/">Website</a></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/45848659.Rebecca_Rook">Goodreads</a></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/byrebeccarook">Instagram</a></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;"><b>Purchase Link</b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3SV3upm">Amazon</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></p>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Jena Baxter Books</div>JB's Bookworms with Brandy Mulderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14795119818057986101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601449259842214768.post-80897895517502252482024-02-12T00:00:00.000-08:002024-02-12T00:00:00.142-08:00Divine's Megaland Journey by Lindsay Staloff - Children's Book<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://sites.google.com/rabtbooktoursandpr.com/2024tours/lindsay-staloff-divines-megaland-journey-virtual-book-tour" style="text-align: center;"><img height="256" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/2faed232984848b68f1bdf048cc10942" width="640" /></a></p><p> </p><a 1="" href="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/a25bf738958c40d99b5e884198750292" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/a25bf738958c40d99b5e884198750292" width="309" /></a>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Children’s Book</b></span></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><b>Date Published:</b></span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"> August 2, 2023</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/198140178-divine-s-megaland-journey"><img height="75" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/26885701adea4bb791503c2c1651b879" width="200" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">"Divine's Megaland Journey" is a fun and magical adventure that
will capture the hearts and imaginations of young readers. With its
interactive format, this engaging rhyming story invites children to be
active participants in the journey through the Megaland and its exciting
themed festivals, unique animal discoveries, and a magical and generous
royal castle designed to create an adventure fun land for everyone.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Throughout the story, the author's powerful reinforcement of positive and
playful words emphasizes their importance and shows how they can shape our
lives in a meaningful way. The book's self-awareness bonding rhyming words
are precious, and the adorable characters, including the hilarious Mojo the
monkey, are relatable and will make you laugh out loud.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">"Divine's Megaland Journey" is not only exciting, funny, and
witty with jokes, but it also has detailed illustrations that create the
perfect scene and bring the rhyming story - words to life. Turning the pages
of this book, young readers will encounter powerful affirmations that remind
them of how special and important they are.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">This book is not only a fun read but promotes an important concept mindset
thinking that supports young minds in building confidence, self-awareness,
and cultivating inner peace. "Divine's Megaland Journey" is a
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that reinforces positive values and builds a healthy mindset for life.</span>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Lindsay Staloff is a multifaceted individual with a passion for making a
positive impact in various fields. She is the CEO and co-founder of HERO
Locations Co., a prominent location scouting and media production company
based in Calabasas, CA. Additionally, Lindsay serves as the President of the
non-profit organization PPCM Fund, Inc., which she founded to create
awareness about Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM) and support women and
families affected by this pregnancy-induced cardiac disease.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Lindsay's journey began when she pursued her education, earning an M.S.W.
from the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice
and an undergraduate degree from Lynn University in South Florida. In 2002,
Lindsay relocated to California to establish her career in the entertainment
industry, quickly becoming known as one of Hollywood's most sought-after
location scouts.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">In 2016, Lindsay experienced a life-altering event when she gave birth to
her son Liam at Cedar Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills. Despite
numerous visits to her OBGYN, Lindsay's pregnancy seemed normal until she
faced complications from PPCM, resulting in multiple cardiac arrests, a
hypothermia coma, and ongoing challenges.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Driven by her personal experience and a desire to help others, Lindsay has
emerged as a leading advocate for women and families affected by PPCM.
Through PPCM Fund, Inc., she works tirelessly to spread education and
awareness of this dangerous disease among the medical community and
expectant parents. Lindsay has also expanded her impact as a best-selling
author with over 15 books available on Amazon, host of a podcast and TV show
where she interviews PPCM survivors, and as Mrs. California Geosphere
2023.</span></p>
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determination and advocacy embody the essence of a true leader.</span></p>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Jena Baxter Books</div>JB's Bookworms with Brandy Mulderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14795119818057986101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601449259842214768.post-29477555029695435392024-02-09T00:10:00.000-08:002024-02-09T00:10:00.256-08:00Charlie Chaloosy is Often Quite Choosy by Brad Mason, Ed. D. - Children's Picture Book<p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ireadbooktours.com/blog---current-tours/book-tour-charlie-chaloosy-is-often-quite-choosy-by-brad-mason-ed-d" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2100" data-original-width="2100" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVhHaojoYaVN9FgPhNsEF7A0Tle4j4ur3rZvxzg8523AZeDQq4h4C_ZVdzjLlVLsoB8IIAP4pQnRDaoksLe0SfhOT8ygiLnncI_nJG3Jl3aujVTGVchEa0hvyKDPJB2rGpVX5eoDXzVlAmaSmo53BqLCKrLLzUzJAez0gJyp-_myAvYjUrtlwwcrshMw3v/w640-h640/CHARLIES%20CHALOOOZY%20IS%20CHOOSY%20TOUR%20BANNER%20W%20BUTTON.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh58LUCCOI6Hl2Z1Q_nGsl21A8978YKZq9uqjdUzg1xLpwg-OUjTzy-ZFZzvqp6HvCgIUKdTTUe8RDaDXfbgb0C0UKEHuQLbe05I8Yo0CqOSYS2T26dFYIoZkR5tM8lK6RpR-3pLnkTy7pC7x-kxLgZxpKYCukicbpZ8bLYFA1FiRAjKAEagdIxYVbYw8XW/s3482/charlie%20chaloosy%20often%20quite%20choosy%20book%20cover.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2713" data-original-width="3482" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh58LUCCOI6Hl2Z1Q_nGsl21A8978YKZq9uqjdUzg1xLpwg-OUjTzy-ZFZzvqp6HvCgIUKdTTUe8RDaDXfbgb0C0UKEHuQLbe05I8Yo0CqOSYS2T26dFYIoZkR5tM8lK6RpR-3pLnkTy7pC7x-kxLgZxpKYCukicbpZ8bLYFA1FiRAjKAEagdIxYVbYw8XW/w400-h311/charlie%20chaloosy%20often%20quite%20choosy%20book%20cover.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Book Details:</span></h2>Book Title: <span style="color: #990000;"><b>Charlie Chaloosy is Often Quite Choosy by Brad Mason, Ed. D.</b></span><br />Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 32 pages<br />Genre: <span style="color: #990000;"><b>Children's Picture Book</b></span><br />Publisher: Yorkshire Publishing<br />Release date: January 2024<br />Content Rating: G. Suitable for everyone.<div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Book Description:</span></h2>The Charlie Chaloosy book series kicks off with its inaugural offering, Charlie Chaloosy is Often Quite Choosy.<br /><br />The first book focuses on Charlie's experiences as he learns lessons, gains new experiences, and grows up in a world that happens to rhyme. The story is told through the use of a playful rhyme scheme and enhanced with beautifully colored illustrations of Charlie tackling new adventures in whimsical detail. The book ends with Charlie providing two pages for the reader to become an author by writing their own story.</div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><b>Buy the Book:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/4aFoUO2">Amazon</a><a href="https://amzn.to/3rMkSlf"> </a>~ <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/charlie-chaloosy-is-often-quite-choosy-brad-mason/1144545527?ean=9781960810366">B&N</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">add to <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/204458234-charlie-chaloosy-is-often-quite-choosy?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_16">Goodreads</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5muIjh4ZhnYXdM79YOyaKyaF1PaWHOg2sfrFdKPP6bqKyOID3qI7VEDzrS2utpo8ZFykfzpjZVZRoasPMjPu2R_Ozxc1PjQHiJySOv4M5NxsP1BZxL-RXblRAE1jYNDbYxQRLeppoeEN1gYDYsQaaH68-6LZe7hEmOpasLGnLUJnMBoUppd2gKUvD29E/s1024/middle-school-kids-clipart-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="374" data-original-width="1024" height="117" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5muIjh4ZhnYXdM79YOyaKyaF1PaWHOg2sfrFdKPP6bqKyOID3qI7VEDzrS2utpo8ZFykfzpjZVZRoasPMjPu2R_Ozxc1PjQHiJySOv4M5NxsP1BZxL-RXblRAE1jYNDbYxQRLeppoeEN1gYDYsQaaH68-6LZe7hEmOpasLGnLUJnMBoUppd2gKUvD29E/s320/middle-school-kids-clipart-1.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><h2 style="margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #990000;">Author Interview with Brad Mason, <br /></span></span></b><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #990000;">author of CHARLIE CHALOOSY IS
OFTEN QUITE CHOOSY</span></span></b> </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Does Charlie Chaloosy have an inspiration for the
character?</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #4472c4; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-themecolor: accent1;">I’d like to think that there is a little bit of Charlie
in all of us because we all sometimes lack confidence to get off of the
sidelines and into the game. Charlie was in a rut of <i>sameness</i> due to his
anxiety about trying new things. This theme has been explored before — think <i>Green
Eggs and Ham</i>— but instead of an odd character “Sam,” Charlie is a relatable
little boy.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #4472c4; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-themecolor: accent1;">I do have a grandchild who has struggled with anxiety
related to trying new things but when he does there are great feelings of
growth and accomplishment. I want children and caring adults to have this book
and others that will follow in the series as tools in their respective tool
boxes to discuss childhood challenges. I want all children to feel the
exhilaration of success as they try and conquer new things.</span><span style="color: #4472c4; font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>I read in your bio that you have been an educator for 30+
years and this is your first book, why now?</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #4472c4; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-themecolor: accent1;">There were a few happenstances that occurred along the
way that accelerated this process, but as I near the end of my professional
career, my thoughts were always on, <i>“what’s next?” </i>Another accelerator
is the addition of six grandchildren over the last 4-½ years. I was
reintroduced to bedtime stories and children’s literature through them, so I
decided to dive in!</span><span style="color: #4472c4; font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>So, do I hear you say that this isn’t the last we will
hear from Charlie?</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #4472c4; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-themecolor: accent1;">It is not the last you will hear from Charlie. As I
created him in my mind, I saw Charlie as a recurring character in a book
series. This book is the first of many more to come. Some additional books are
already largely written and other ideas already have working titles. Therefore,
Charlie and I will be very busy in the years to come.</span><span style="color: #4472c4; font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>The addition of two pages in the back of the book for
young readers to write and draw so they can add to the story is unique, where
did that idea come from?</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #4472c4; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-themecolor: accent1;">I just made it up. I wanted Charlie to inspire children
to be encouraged to grow and try new things just as Charlie did in the stories.
I thought that it would be a great idea to allow them to turn my book into
their own keepsake of something new they would like to try. It creates the
opportunity for a little “junior action step” that I hope leads to success and
confidence for children. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #4472c4; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-themecolor: accent1;">My hope is for Charlie to be loved by the children who
meet him in the books I write! </span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ_Ny-MWK_T1rcoE0pow1UBbQ2IPYKSimWdZhoYn1BDJ5WGsDjqZvirWRZ2bto0jeR6Hnqx_4XorihlxAn4dDCwIU3ox44LuDOptGsJQpXcLCFtoHzjpwnnqpIiexgB5gY-MTWD9ULHytLokmpDc4ZaDY07Vi9iHBQb9ToATkGswiBpzy6tuvPSZjAeiw/s1024/middle-school-kids-clipart-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="374" data-original-width="1024" height="117" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ_Ny-MWK_T1rcoE0pow1UBbQ2IPYKSimWdZhoYn1BDJ5WGsDjqZvirWRZ2bto0jeR6Hnqx_4XorihlxAn4dDCwIU3ox44LuDOptGsJQpXcLCFtoHzjpwnnqpIiexgB5gY-MTWD9ULHytLokmpDc4ZaDY07Vi9iHBQb9ToATkGswiBpzy6tuvPSZjAeiw/s320/middle-school-kids-clipart-1.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR3TsydvoowtlHJ1rI8PjH0shHfbOlx0TTPjamoYUWFJz_VuiQJJLpqTXGC4nsfd-Mb0iYTrTe8noVlyeJLX4TVxL-q3PqWjZvgceEDEk8CM2PJTrYUgXSCFkdP-nt3iITnZFNhf8sCwoudwjel2UF89Uw7mOvN59zxcMngDiWkMQUT8YlmZLZs2x3-nfa/s500/1517231889302.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR3TsydvoowtlHJ1rI8PjH0shHfbOlx0TTPjamoYUWFJz_VuiQJJLpqTXGC4nsfd-Mb0iYTrTe8noVlyeJLX4TVxL-q3PqWjZvgceEDEk8CM2PJTrYUgXSCFkdP-nt3iITnZFNhf8sCwoudwjel2UF89Uw7mOvN59zxcMngDiWkMQUT8YlmZLZs2x3-nfa/w320-h320/1517231889302.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="paragraph" style="line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px auto 1em; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px;"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Meet the Author:</span></h2>My passion for children's literature stems from 30+ years in education and my re-entry into bedtime stories with the addition of my beautiful grandchildren. I created Charlie as a means for children to learn with Charlie by having a growth mindset when it comes to facing new experiences and learning new things. Children live in a world that is traveling ever faster and my desire is to help them slow down and enjoy childhood through the adventures of Charlie Chaloosy. I hope children have fun with Charlie while engaging their minds through stories that encourage them to read, write, illustrate, and dream a little.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><b>connect with author: </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://charliechaloosy.com/">website</a> ~ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550019217990">facebook</a> ~ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/CharlieChaloosy/">instagram</a></span><hr style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #8e8e8e; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; text-align: justify; visibility: hidden; width: 629.2px;" /><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><b>Enter the Giveaway:</b></span></div></div><a class="e-widget" href="https://gleam.io/89Vdx/charlie-chaloosy-is-often-quite-choosy-by-brad-mason-book-tour-giveaway" rel="nofollow">Charlie Chaloosy is Often Quite Choosy by Brad Mason Book Tour Giveaway</a><div><br />
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</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Jena Baxter Books</div>JB's Bookworms with Brandy Mulderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14795119818057986101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601449259842214768.post-18582136759704505972024-02-06T00:00:00.000-08:002024-02-08T01:41:45.154-08:00Marcus and the Emperor's Coin (In God We Trust Series) by Dennis Conrad - Christian Children's Picture Book - Guest Post<p style="text-align: center;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4AFutJMoJhb2uuVS7Wk_EIJVLYBHuszJVtqy9i1-WcvBNvCOuq76hc5xK2yL-xmvIIkr8rOe9q6MtrlOt2b6ANs3apJ3U03gyD6AtVgIaezABhZ0ERhISTh20Hxj47-DC9r4FomM-G6hjponsowe100RhwmmZcqBNC84QChspaWV1yQsXXlVn_APLqQAN/w640-h640/IN%20GOD%20WE%20TRUST%20TUR%20BANNER%20w%20BUTTON.jpg" /></p><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJO9iJpnraleQBr-Z1r_AQpt2z3K7r4tAy3G1r_R97M__TG7nlltxwGJ3b3yCmJDXQJLakctd9CggD48hfDxqZWHDg7O9UbSv-3uwgjmNl1v-NO6zm8yaso-StDDQXfC5VbaiELhxPeC6r41X_naXIui1RuDacn-nZUC_xwqvV8YPDPEEKwmWmAAeqTUUr/s2625/RGB300_MarcusEmperor'sCoin%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2625" data-original-width="2588" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJO9iJpnraleQBr-Z1r_AQpt2z3K7r4tAy3G1r_R97M__TG7nlltxwGJ3b3yCmJDXQJLakctd9CggD48hfDxqZWHDg7O9UbSv-3uwgjmNl1v-NO6zm8yaso-StDDQXfC5VbaiELhxPeC6r41X_naXIui1RuDacn-nZUC_xwqvV8YPDPEEKwmWmAAeqTUUr/w630-h640/RGB300_MarcusEmperor'sCoin%20(2).jpg" width="630" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Book Details:</span></h2>Book Title: <span style="color: #990000;"><b>Marcus and the Emperor's Coin (In God We Trust Series) by Dennis Conrad </b></span><br />Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 52 pages<br />Genre: Christian Children's Picture Book<br />Publisher: Elk Lake Publishing, Inc.<br />Release date: October 30, 2023<br />Content Rating: G. This book is for children. There are three Bible verses. It has no bad language. May God get the glory for all those who read and whose hearts are changed by reading the book.<br /><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LeCJOYbSkI0?si=b2KemjHdZiM5dZ6p" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Book Description:</span></h2>Marcus and the Emperor’s Coin is an exciting adventure in the Ancient Roman Empire at the time of Christ. Eight-year-old Marcus and his father are on a mission for the Emperor and visit a mine and a mint where coins are made. Marcus finds himself making a denarius, a coin with the emperor’s image.<br /><br />Marcus goes to Jerusalem where he sees Jesus hold a denarius saying, “Give to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” What will seeing Jesus mean for Marcus, and will he ever be the same again?<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><b>Buy the Book</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/4aNlx7w">Amazon</a> ~ <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144333393">B&N</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">add to <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/201089129-marcus-and-the-emperor-s-coin">goodreads</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw3vKgIQi695tV_SFWU4l57huK48LAYi9Q0LWMV-onX8KL4LmQJP8fa87pTpMUoEh5sElj8hIiGau8eamUGGjBpc4Qgo3njnB4kG3eafaj87bjnrwwJa1UwRpsefXKvKsdsZXGe3FK5NCYwqmwW_tozoi6pNJiTKUSulbDqytKpAHBtTWe_uMKzd209AM/s1101/ClipartKey_1143255.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="1101" height="92" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw3vKgIQi695tV_SFWU4l57huK48LAYi9Q0LWMV-onX8KL4LmQJP8fa87pTpMUoEh5sElj8hIiGau8eamUGGjBpc4Qgo3njnB4kG3eafaj87bjnrwwJa1UwRpsefXKvKsdsZXGe3FK5NCYwqmwW_tozoi6pNJiTKUSulbDqytKpAHBtTWe_uMKzd209AM/s320/ClipartKey_1143255.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="color: #990000;">An
Interview with Dennis Conrad, the Author</span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="color: #990000;">What caused you to write for
children? </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">During
my career, I was fortunate to teach community college public speaking and
English. As a professor, I taught students to communicate well. Then, in 2007,
I became a student for a month. I signed up for the Inland Area Writing Project
that brought together kindergarten through university instructors. Instead of
teaching, we explored our own writing. Everyone in the group liked one of my
children’s stories. About ten years later, I was in a weekly read-and-critique
group where my friends said my stories would be great for children. I later
found an agent and a publisher who offered me a seven book deal for my
children’s picture books. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="color: #990000;">Why do you write about coin
collecting?</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">I
started attending the L.A. Coin Club monthly meetings when I was a young boy.
Every meeting had a speaker, so I learned a lot about coins and collecting. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">After
fifty years of collecting, in 2013, I sold my collection, and used the money to
pay off my home mortgage. I never stopped loving the hobby that taught me so
many wonderful life lessons. Now, I have the best of both worlds. I get to
introduce children to the wonderful world of coins and collecting through my
other passion, storytelling. </span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="color: #990000;">Why do your books include themes
dealing with faith?</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Although
I earned a degree in religious studies in college, at the time, I was not a
believer or follower of Jesus Christ. That changed in 1989 when I had a
conversion experience. The first book in the In God We Trust series of books, <i>The Two-Cent Piece</i>, is about a girl
living during the time of the American Civil War who gets some of the first
coins to have the words “In God We Trust.” She collects but gives her coins
away to encourage other’s faith. The book includes three Bible verses.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Marcus and the Emperor’s</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">
also has a faith-based theme. Father takes Marcus on a mission for the Emperor
of Rome. After many adventures, they see Jesus. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Parents
and grandparents interested in having the salvation conversation with the next
generation can use either book as a jumping off point.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="color: #990000;">What free resources do you offer? </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Want
to encourage the child in your life to learn more about coins? Sign up at </span><a href="https://dennisconradauthor.com/"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">https://dennisconradauthor.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">,
so your child can become a Junior Coin Collector. Receive free, monthly
activity sheets. There is a <i>Coin Hunt</i>
section where children can search for and find coins in change for their
collection, and a <i>Vocabulary Builder</i>
section with coin collecting terms. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7tiHJ-BzDjYR6B7AfoHdADiGhuK_vBVu9s-JIfyZVqDP_doQGIcZi128l3-_ZBSv1EDOaiaUNMYyLcKNzCdWgs0dLRkm4H7AgOJR9lyfONXF5mbj56dp80RC9ReTm5KFTxj5VBmUY-bAri68XMULBIBEJS2P0RVQlc0k4E6pSRQeY5IXrDh-gChB19w8/s1101/ClipartKey_1143255.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="1101" height="92" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7tiHJ-BzDjYR6B7AfoHdADiGhuK_vBVu9s-JIfyZVqDP_doQGIcZi128l3-_ZBSv1EDOaiaUNMYyLcKNzCdWgs0dLRkm4H7AgOJR9lyfONXF5mbj56dp80RC9ReTm5KFTxj5VBmUY-bAri68XMULBIBEJS2P0RVQlc0k4E6pSRQeY5IXrDh-gChB19w8/s320/ClipartKey_1143255.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><b>Also Enjoy The First Book in This Series:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong style="background-color: white; color: #515151; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT5r3gBYBHWde7VYIt_hvYaav0Ei5o6qmb4Szav43gnJToHhxZRW7wjdjC1ft_u6CLvfAol-AYpB0HWThkQF-26yY6CVpr6g5n8RSCnimVhM1bpXHecbME9803BRZe5uX0pdN7YGh_lW_NUdjgRzjncbM6IGNhl2m9xLCd6odNHT_GaS8DwWgl296hZUnq/s1920/The%20Two-Cent%20Piece%20Book%20Cover.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1893" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT5r3gBYBHWde7VYIt_hvYaav0Ei5o6qmb4Szav43gnJToHhxZRW7wjdjC1ft_u6CLvfAol-AYpB0HWThkQF-26yY6CVpr6g5n8RSCnimVhM1bpXHecbME9803BRZe5uX0pdN7YGh_lW_NUdjgRzjncbM6IGNhl2m9xLCd6odNHT_GaS8DwWgl296hZUnq/w632-h640/The%20Two-Cent%20Piece%20Book%20Cover.jpg" width="632" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></strong></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Book Details:</span></h2>Book Title: <span style="color: #990000;"><b>Marcus and the Emperor's Coin (In God We Trust Series) by Dennis Conrad </b></span><br />Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 52 pages<br />Genre: Christian Children's Picture Book<br />Publisher: Elk Lake Publishing, Inc.<br />Release date: September, 2022<br />Content Rating: G. This book is for children. There are Bible verses. There is no offensive language.</div><div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Book Description:</span></h2>Anne wonders what secret her three older brothers are hiding. When she finds out they joined to fight with the Union Army and would leave the next day, she gives them each one of her favorite two-cent pieces and says, “I want you to take one of my new two-cent pieces. I learned these coins are the first to have the words ‘In God We Trust.’ I just memorized Psalm 91:2. ‘I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.’”<br /><br />Out of a heart of love, Anne gives six of her special coins away hoping the message on the two-cent pieces will strengthen each person’s faith.</div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><b>Buy the Book</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/4aMhkkx">Amazon </a>~<a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-two-cent-piece-dennis-conrad/1142187069"> B&N</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">add to <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62675600-the-two-cent-piece">goodreads</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div class="paragraph" style="line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px auto 1em; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #515151; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhThtcXMmnAcSpv8_CpfOLjtvg_4e0d4F3vXnghpGCVgCYK9-xGwtP7JZ5N1HGMEzGsDyeS30JD5I7nYkIYupILkeNbymdO614dhbP-D_BF9fQZKA_-MWXCjKVmtnapYqOqvdCNdZeGhAF9ob2LQVXK5IDh6APpv0-opECgyIv1GwGPix4brzTFR-TfmuCa/s2094/Dennis%20Conrad's%20JC%20Penny_P1_blur3_close%20up.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2094" data-original-width="1663" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhThtcXMmnAcSpv8_CpfOLjtvg_4e0d4F3vXnghpGCVgCYK9-xGwtP7JZ5N1HGMEzGsDyeS30JD5I7nYkIYupILkeNbymdO614dhbP-D_BF9fQZKA_-MWXCjKVmtnapYqOqvdCNdZeGhAF9ob2LQVXK5IDh6APpv0-opECgyIv1GwGPix4brzTFR-TfmuCa/s320/Dennis%20Conrad's%20JC%20Penny_P1_blur3_close%20up.png" width="254" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Meet the Author:</span></h2>A former coin collector for over fifty years, Dennis combines his love for the Bible, children’s literature, and sharing stories about the history behind coins.<br /><br />Dennis retired as a professor of speech communications from Barstow Community College. He and his wife served as English and public speaking teachers ten summers overseas.<br /><br />Dennis became a sustaining member of the Numismatic Association of Southern California in 1979. He is also a life member of the American Numismatic Association.<br /><br />Dennis is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and a Fellow of the National Writing Project.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><b>connect with the authors: </b></span></div></div><div class="paragraph" style="line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px auto 1em; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://dennisconradauthor.com/">website </a>~ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DennisConradAuthor/">facebook</a> ~ <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22921330.Dennis_Conrad">goodreads</a></span></div><div class="paragraph" style="line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px auto 1em; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><b>Enter the Giveaway:</b></span></div></div></div><a class="e-widget" href="https://gleam.io/BRfxY/in-god-we-trust-series-book-tour-giveaway" rel="nofollow">IN GOD WE TRUST SEries Book Tour Giveaway</a>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Jena Baxter Books</div>JB's Bookworms with Brandy Mulderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14795119818057986101noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601449259842214768.post-89019356473937906982024-02-02T00:00:00.000-08:002024-02-02T00:00:00.155-08:00Oakley, mostly good by Kristen Grainger, Illustrated by Sophie Barlow Oakley - Children's Book<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://sites.google.com/rabtbooktoursandpr.com/2024blitzes/kristen-grainger-oakley-mostly-good-book-blitz" style="text-align: center;"><img height="256" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/0840e36eff1a4012b18e7dc485f3437b" width="640" /></a></p><p> </p><div style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a 1="" href="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/7d666cb1845046bab9e7b8f85c066e39" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="540" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/7d666cb1845046bab9e7b8f85c066e39" width="540" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Illustrated by Sophie Barlow </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Oakley</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><b>Children's Book</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; line-height: 115%;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Date Published: </span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">December 14, 2023</span></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>Publisher:</b> MindStir Media</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/204182048-oakley-mostly-good"><img height="75" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/26885701adea4bb791503c2c1651b879" width="200" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Nothing's been the same ever since Oakley came to live at Mavis' house.
Change can be hard, but change can bring good things too.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUMxtEoz8j_3mKktI6aez2tARjesdBnLcoGN0IXJORHKavabyRD6Ho-QrJ-TP0Cvuxi89DAPOmhMWrZ_eD43YOxfjn-pHvv0vMUDO3MxoLbwBfWVn2rP55UI723BpwjGYf_LSnUrwPKk0_1BsT9Qcxrn8DMxnX7aRiZRb35nVTCDjvT_ErloCFwxVxGpg/s1024/middle-school-kids-clipart-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="374" data-original-width="1024" height="117" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUMxtEoz8j_3mKktI6aez2tARjesdBnLcoGN0IXJORHKavabyRD6Ho-QrJ-TP0Cvuxi89DAPOmhMWrZ_eD43YOxfjn-pHvv0vMUDO3MxoLbwBfWVn2rP55UI723BpwjGYf_LSnUrwPKk0_1BsT9Qcxrn8DMxnX7aRiZRb35nVTCDjvT_ErloCFwxVxGpg/s320/middle-school-kids-clipart-1.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><a 1="" href="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/633753de57324492ae40b291d1a60a0f" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/633753de57324492ae40b291d1a60a0f" width="146" /></a>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #990000;">About the Author</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Kristen Grainger is a poet, author and performing songwriter who loves
books. She lives with her husband in the Pacific Northwest not far from
their grown children who also love books.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></p><a 1="" href="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/47adf531bc6443a29a5e8c7fc5acf72d" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/47adf531bc6443a29a5e8c7fc5acf72d" width="142" /></a>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Sophie Barlow is an Illustrator and designer born and raised in Oregon and
the Pacific North West.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Sophie earned her degree from the University of Oregon in Art and
Technology but has enjoyed working in a range of mediums from digital to
physical in her artist practice. In addition to creating art, Sophie loves
to hike, bake, and travel whenever she can.</span>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Jena Baxter Books</div>JB's Bookworms with Brandy Mulderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14795119818057986101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601449259842214768.post-73899284777820826412024-01-24T00:00:00.000-08:002024-01-24T00:00:00.158-08:00 Shield of the King by M.B. Mooney - YA Fantasy<p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ireadbooktours.com/blog---current-tours/spotlight-book-tour-shield-of-the-king-by-mb-mooney" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2100" data-original-width="2100" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg63pVV2MowMc14BvxDf4j6Q7SclJ_SVr4QnRtXf4TA8vbLK1EGmc2wYruiGnGQX2ncROFAz3U99dL-QWg3GDcN499i2UR4Y9d_s36JNLi7TzYmoFepkk6JVDwxHhsBsdP7IIVN0SfkDHInDD15yiCEAcBxxdxKlrKbFbyw_KBfgoODF7m8CfYLDwkD8TPZ/w640-h640/MOONEY%20SHIELD%20OF%20THE%20KING%20TOUR%20BANNER%20W%20BUTTON.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwd16oMAvLLlMKz0W4UX1e9nlSg_FrGhOt084dxZ3VDzk6k7RTeR5ZSy9syQHvi2WekpoE3wC2Swi7HvaCqJKGWBiowwcxpUCu84gS8qmfVfuB6x0MKICShwAtydduwyHLiwMnZERQanM7_ig7QKUxBfzScanKjDq04hS_-bHbTRbdoUsqfTfPQSW4i_lT/s2700/Shield-of-the-King-fcvr.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwd16oMAvLLlMKz0W4UX1e9nlSg_FrGhOt084dxZ3VDzk6k7RTeR5ZSy9syQHvi2WekpoE3wC2Swi7HvaCqJKGWBiowwcxpUCu84gS8qmfVfuB6x0MKICShwAtydduwyHLiwMnZERQanM7_ig7QKUxBfzScanKjDq04hS_-bHbTRbdoUsqfTfPQSW4i_lT/w426-h640/Shield-of-the-King-fcvr.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Book Details:</span></h2>Book Title:<span style="color: #990000;"><b> Shield of the King by M.B. Mooney</b></span><br />Category: YA Fiction (Ages 13-17), 298 pages<br />Genre: YA Fantasy<br />Publisher: Yorkshire Publishing<br />Release date: January 2024<br />Content Rating: PG. YA Fantasy<div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Book Description:</span></h2>She may not be the hero they want, but she is the one they need. Born in a kingdom where women are kept from power, Elowen has been trained as a warrior by her father, a former general. When her father is ordered out of retirement, she joins him on a journey to thwart a plot to assassinate the king. Tragedy strikes in defense of the royal family, and Elowen begins her own mission to expose the rebellion. She discovers secrets about her past that threaten to destroy her homeland and her own life, and she must find a way to fight for what is right in a corrupt kingdom.</div><div> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Buy the Book:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Amazon<a href="https://amzn.to/3rMkSlf"> </a>~ B&N</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">add to Goodreads</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBFbd6pFxJWJwaGkhR9BFZBVX6u4AO8OJKEGM0iXInGHVUad4zjjDIu4j1S-gnXLXvn__idjZeFteDpNhzNMpI5izHhaDvpG31r8xkz-9_suIHUG8mmDe-pYcmvmETxXr0BYsEU2m9XxMc-p1e1MEwR_XsCXh3VUBdVAKIJUKiltQpvxCRz_0g9k69eqI/s4534/clipart2731792.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1810" data-original-width="4534" height="128" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBFbd6pFxJWJwaGkhR9BFZBVX6u4AO8OJKEGM0iXInGHVUad4zjjDIu4j1S-gnXLXvn__idjZeFteDpNhzNMpI5izHhaDvpG31r8xkz-9_suIHUG8mmDe-pYcmvmETxXr0BYsEU2m9XxMc-p1e1MEwR_XsCXh3VUBdVAKIJUKiltQpvxCRz_0g9k69eqI/s320/clipart2731792.png" width="320" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #990000;">Meet the Author:</span></span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBxMuf1Y8E9H2g7ZR7recQqnTHLFG2qd912wCVNraWM9UEBue2twoR1lqEGKW4cVSAsMPGEJ3mVZpLPr5DP7BCrnjMmxAodqqXWD47idiZt1gNA-1Uw0_axNOkj9XYvnr_nMuifn9HN7SH6FUy5m1i8aWu7K_8448NpattvlTbbiYS1MRqd61QdMbwvfnu/s5472/Britt%20Mooney%20headshot%201.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBxMuf1Y8E9H2g7ZR7recQqnTHLFG2qd912wCVNraWM9UEBue2twoR1lqEGKW4cVSAsMPGEJ3mVZpLPr5DP7BCrnjMmxAodqqXWD47idiZt1gNA-1Uw0_axNOkj9XYvnr_nMuifn9HN7SH6FUy5m1i8aWu7K_8448NpattvlTbbiYS1MRqd61QdMbwvfnu/w213-h320/Britt%20Mooney%20headshot%201.jpg" /></a></div><br />MB Mooney has traveled the world, teaching in the Republic of Korea and visiting places like Fiji, China, and the Philippines. He loves to write books, stories, and songs. His books are fantasy/sci-fi related, and his first published novel is The Living Stone: The Eres Chronicles Book 1.<br /><br />Mooney lives in Lawrenceville, GA with his amazing wife and three energetic kids.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><b>Connect with author: </b></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.mbmooney.com/">website </a>~ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MooneyMB">facebook </a>~ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/authormbmooney/">instagram </a>~ <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7543328.M_B_Mooney?from_search=true&from_srp=true">goodreads</a></span></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_5rNPQYdc3jhkjvlMFJHPXnCjI9-MiNW5lsaVF63eQb9V1zJOwRw8PWzVAhR0qgTTfAXsQok7HJfFCtjhqp7x5J9vUdkMQLJ4kHnG7t3mX5z4Y3C0zaEIQwW7pH-AP57jDl-oO4cm7WXndCSciCCjZpQnvfiYFTeCBIiOeooo-Wnhx3M4C30ChcOO320K/s1570/iRead%20Website%20new%20logo.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_5rNPQYdc3jhkjvlMFJHPXnCjI9-MiNW5lsaVF63eQb9V1zJOwRw8PWzVAhR0qgTTfAXsQok7HJfFCtjhqp7x5J9vUdkMQLJ4kHnG7t3mX5z4Y3C0zaEIQwW7pH-AP57jDl-oO4cm7WXndCSciCCjZpQnvfiYFTeCBIiOeooo-Wnhx3M4C30ChcOO320K/w640-h106/iRead%20Website%20new%20logo.jpg" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Jena Baxter Books</div>JB's Bookworms with Brandy Mulderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14795119818057986101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601449259842214768.post-17134601579720927132024-01-22T00:00:00.000-08:002024-01-22T00:00:00.260-08:00How to Grow a Marshmallow Tree by Stefanie Gamarra - Children’s Book<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/rabtbooktoursandpr.com/2024blitzes/stefanie-gamarra-how-to-grow-a-marshmallow-tree-book-blitz"><img height="237" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/17033b9098914edcb4d416e184f1433d" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a 1="" href="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/c1588517456d498e8f1b7bacc08bf6c7" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="309" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/c1588517456d498e8f1b7bacc08bf6c7" width="400" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Join Amelia and her best friend, Paco the polar bear, on a tooth-aching
adventure in a world where cotton candy clouds and ice cream slides are just
the beginning.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">When they are almost running out of their favorite treat, marshmallows,
Amelia's wild imagination leads the friends to an idea: a marshmallow
tree!</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">But can you really grow a tree from a marshmallow? With a dash of school
knowledge, a sprinkle of sugar, and some really bad dentist jokes, Amelia
and Paco are determined to find out.</span>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Stefanie Gamarra, full-time project manager, part-time marshmallow tree
cultivator, has officially added 'children's book author' to her list of
LinkedIn titles. While originally from Germany, she now calls the US home
and peppers her debut children's book, 'How to Grow a Marshmallow Tree,'
with a blend of transatlantic charm and humor.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">She finds her greatest critics (and inspiration) in her two little ones,
whose laughs and sticky marshmallow-covered kisses are the only literary
recognition she's after.</span></p>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Jena Baxter Books</div>JB's Bookworms with Brandy Mulderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14795119818057986101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601449259842214768.post-11110514044214289812024-01-18T00:00:00.000-08:002024-01-18T00:00:00.130-08:00The Penance of Valentine Cash by Rebecca Rook - Fantasy, Young Adult <p><a href="http://xpressobooktours.com/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://www.xpressobooktours.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/ThePenanceofValentineCashBlitzBanner-1.png" style="height: auto; max-width: 100%;" /></a></p>
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<p><span style="color: #990000;"><strong>The Penance of Valentine Cash</strong><br /><strong>by Rebecca Rook</strong></span></p><p>Publication date: January 16th 2024<br />Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult</p><blockquote><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #990000;">Neil Gaiman’s American Gods meets Jennifer Mason-Black’s Devil and the Bluebird in this modern adaptation of the Greek legend The Twelve Labors of Hercules for young adult fantasy readers.</span></strong></p>
<p>Valentine Cash is dead.</p>
<p>When she dies in an accidental collision she caused on the cusp of musical fame, Valentine is offered a deal: Complete a series of difficult tasks to get her life back. Fail, and she dies a final, everlasting death. Guided by Route 66 the Mother Road of America on her quest, she tackles one herculean task after another, giving up a piece of herself with each trial.</p>
<p>Valentine begins to understand that the fame she once sought won’t bring her happiness or belonging – and if she fulfills the penance, she must decide what’s more important: Her old life or restoring the lives of the strangers who died alongside her.</p>
<p>The young and the ancient, the tangible and the mythical, collide as Valentine learns the true meaning of redemption, connection, and the enduring power of the human spirit.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #990000;">EXCERPT:</span></strong></h2>
<p>The Huntsmen had arrived.</p>
<p>They were all large, dressed in furs, leathers, and thick boots. The men had thick beards and braids; the women either wore braids or had shorn hair. All of them wore armor of some kind, with runic designs upon their crests. Ghost green flames danced and kissed across their skin. As Valentine watched, she saw that their skin flickered and faded in the moonlight, alternately translucent and opaque. During the translucent phases, she saw their skeletons underneath.</p>
<p>She shivered.</p>
<p>Then, beyond the Huntsmen, she saw the mounts.</p>
<p>They were stunning.</p>
<p>Each horse shimmered, dressed in golds and silvers, blues and violets, coppers and moonlight. They were enormous, with hooves the size of dinner plates and lush manes that draped across the starlit skin. Valentine watched as they huffed, stamped their feet, and half-reared. They were <em>ready</em>, she could tell. They wanted to hunt, to chase.</p>
<p>She heard Malcolm’s prosaic voice in her head. <em>Choose the smallest mount.</em></p>
<p>Valentine scanned the herd. <em>There</em>.</p>
<p>The smallest mount glowed like a golden fire in the moonlight, with a silver mane. Compared to the others, this one was dainty, almost delicate. Valentine cast a quick glance at the Huntsmen, then started forward, crouching low to avoid notice. As she moved forward, she draped the bridle over her shoulder, then pulled out the packet of frankincense and myrrh. She poured it into her hands, then crept forward. She stopped before the golden creature, a good six feet away. Though this mount was smaller than the others, it was by no means tiny.</p>
<p>When Valentine stilled, the horse raised her head.</p>
<p><em>What do you want, mortal?</em> The voice sounded like a crack of lightning in her head. The eyes glowed with violet flame.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Author Bio:</span></h2>
<p>Rebecca Rook designs tabletop games, manages a little free library dedicated to sequential art and comics, and lives in the Pacific Northwest with two wonderful dogs. She writes young adult fiction in the fantasy, thriller, and horror genres.</p>
<p>A 2021-2022 Hugo House Fellow in<br />
Seattle, WA, she also attended the 2021 Tin House YA Fiction Workshop in<br />
Portland, OR. Rebecca was selected as one of the 100 invited writers to participate in the Write Team Mentorship Program’s curated Pitch-a-Thon event before being chosen as a Mentee for the 2021 Program. Prior to this, she completed the wonderful Yearlong Workshop for Young Adult and Middle Grade Fiction at Hugo House.</p>
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</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Jena Baxter Books</div>JB's Bookworms with Brandy Mulderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14795119818057986101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601449259842214768.post-19143058512995288002024-01-11T00:30:00.000-08:002024-01-11T00:30:00.135-08:00 Vivienne in Paris by Maria Castellucci Moore - Children's Book<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.ireadbooktours.com/blog---current-tours/book-tour-vivienne-in-paris-by-maria-castellucci-moore" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="2400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpmMdj5Vp_fP_er2Ev2aMPhbJnWyd_tkNZFg373RTQ965a_hvJq6GNb5vhgny-70XUVu1HA2SAi0VIzjQLLmTx_UemgBK99FFBnewcc2dya7JJTl2-8zAHV8CHVXCPblPTaA4psAKj7qJg5u1mG-w9RfJqIAzA5kfC354iQdPW3UVFcUjQGyZxt1cet2ZF/w640-h640/VIVIENNE%20IN%20PARIS%20by%20Maria%20Castellucci%20Moore%20tour%20banner%20w%20button.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgojHdQrRiKUD5O5gyAbH_BHVHgJxmiantlNEqbBicXSbxEHs_OJA_L_gUl6AouMCN0E612vAMPlwD5X8kM9B8ROXK0_G69woZ2hPO_A2O5DYUoVpqAe6Ip9dkSbAxPHHEkGl-cObQ3z8R_Ij_Yp3AFdKiS0Zj4Aj_p4n9i4j25F6pGYDZ6JjTAkuruOtAY/s800/VivienneInParis_WebCover.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="650" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgojHdQrRiKUD5O5gyAbH_BHVHgJxmiantlNEqbBicXSbxEHs_OJA_L_gUl6AouMCN0E612vAMPlwD5X8kM9B8ROXK0_G69woZ2hPO_A2O5DYUoVpqAe6Ip9dkSbAxPHHEkGl-cObQ3z8R_Ij_Yp3AFdKiS0Zj4Aj_p4n9i4j25F6pGYDZ6JjTAkuruOtAY/w520-h640/VivienneInParis_WebCover.jpg" width="520" /></a></div></div><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Book Details:</span></h2>Book Title:<span style="color: #990000;"><b> Vivienne in Paris by Maria Castellucci Moore</b></span><br />Category: Children's Fiction (ages 5 to 9), 38 pages<br />Genre: Children's Book<br />Publisher: Mascot Kids<br />Release date: May 2, 2023<br />Content Rating: G. Suitable for everyone.<div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Book Description:</span></h2>Vivienne in Paris follows a young Parisian girl on a journey through Paris to find what makes her tick. Join Vivienne as she discovers the sights, smells, tastes, and sounds of the city that make her feel alive. What better place to explore, observe, and delight in her senses than Paris?<br /><br />This book tells a story of mindfulness and insight into how the surrounding world can really move you. It unites curiosity, wonder, and marvel to enlighten, surprise, and tickle your deepest spirit. Sometimes it’s the smallest things that bring you the greatest joy.</div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><b>Buy the Book:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://mascotbooks.com/mascot-marketplace/buy-books/childrens/picture-books/vivienne-in-paris/"><span style="font-size: large;">Mascot Books</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/46rs1Wl">Amazon</a><a href="https://amzn.to/3rMkSlf"> </a>~<a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/vivienne-in-paris-maria-castellucci-moore/1142940085"> B&N</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">add to <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123265749-vivienne-in-paris">Goodreads</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvQzCCdZKGs1q0vs7yBMsS-9EXPnb1JJFaQYkUExaxjz4_j1ov4u2o5Aq_AfPnWOtKHGpu5BZLYOoXXn2qFep-LdsyfVkhLJtDhCvzICfGsY_1PtuU_YkGrK21hOJUMrQkdrXeWa5TYuYjMtw1CA-3JBnjyyfH3XvTncmeNPmbwX1GEIGffMoIB6ARVyU/s1024/middle-school-kids-clipart-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="374" data-original-width="1024" height="117" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvQzCCdZKGs1q0vs7yBMsS-9EXPnb1JJFaQYkUExaxjz4_j1ov4u2o5Aq_AfPnWOtKHGpu5BZLYOoXXn2qFep-LdsyfVkhLJtDhCvzICfGsY_1PtuU_YkGrK21hOJUMrQkdrXeWa5TYuYjMtw1CA-3JBnjyyfH3XvTncmeNPmbwX1GEIGffMoIB6ARVyU/s320/middle-school-kids-clipart-1.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;">Guest Post<br /></span><i><span style="font-family: "Avenir Next Regular",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #990000;">Flowers,
Flowers, everywhere…</span></span></i></h2><div>
<p class="Body"><span style="font-family: "Avenir Next Regular",sans-serif;">What
is it about flowers? The sight, the smell, the way they sway in the breeze that
makes your heart flutter? How can something so beautiful, so vibrant, so
delicate appear out of nowhere in Spring and dance for us outside until Winter.
I have found flowers to be little personalities of all shapes, sizes, and
colors— each one grabbing the attention of another. No two are alike, for they
show their personalities in the climates in which they grow, the yards that
they populate, and the families that plant them. Flowers, to me, are like all
your best buddies gathered around ready to throw the best dance party. They liven
up any space and fill it with sensuous aromas. Flowers have their own language
— their own meanings, their own hallmark. From good luck to forsaken to I love
you, oh how I’ve missed you, strength and remembrance. </span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA" style="font-family: "Arial Unicode MS",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: AR-SA; mso-ascii-font-family: "Avenir Next Regular"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Avenir Next Regular";"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>“</span><span style="font-family: "Avenir Next Regular",sans-serif;">Flowers are a perfect
replica of human life: Planting, growth, bloom, withering.” I just love this
quote, as it signifies the delicateness of human life and all its gifts. A deep
appreciation is felt for Mother Nature and all its gifts. Vivienne feels a
strong connection to flowers at the conclusion of my story. Thank you to those
that supported my journey and hey, if I can’t open my own flower shop, may all
my readers experience their own language of flowers through Vivienne. </span><o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig21C34DafvHhJR9KgB0MWYBNuxWfCLF6TCT_Qumw7EYnLcQuzOsyP55SAdUlX1QwicRGdQmxJDnHs2s9oWWABtV8gC16cisxDkKbtGninAQ9g3Sjk9VtPcqQfHhi-e9vYAZV324QIkp5hxbgC-kyMhevCxJ-yby_0nTQol9QicmIMynrbvKyMNKNiDrQ/s1024/middle-school-kids-clipart-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="374" data-original-width="1024" height="117" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig21C34DafvHhJR9KgB0MWYBNuxWfCLF6TCT_Qumw7EYnLcQuzOsyP55SAdUlX1QwicRGdQmxJDnHs2s9oWWABtV8gC16cisxDkKbtGninAQ9g3Sjk9VtPcqQfHhi-e9vYAZV324QIkp5hxbgC-kyMhevCxJ-yby_0nTQol9QicmIMynrbvKyMNKNiDrQ/s320/middle-school-kids-clipart-1.png" width="320" /></a></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="text-align: start;">Meet the Author:</span></span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC5jImeyYUC0jWREvnlS5SLWe7cNWk1RBWuviA84vJHeCa2pOn6eUpph3Y2FbIUI6XoMsr1viZS7733Z94G2MFwSTj9EZ2E95AYgAfdAw_-MNnMnoWO7S9wCE9EgjQefP7Lky3QShEOi2FPmg3csU8NQVILURm1bT1U5O3Oy81NL63JKZ_Fhbmrd3Vy8hN/s585/IMG-3276.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC5jImeyYUC0jWREvnlS5SLWe7cNWk1RBWuviA84vJHeCa2pOn6eUpph3Y2FbIUI6XoMsr1viZS7733Z94G2MFwSTj9EZ2E95AYgAfdAw_-MNnMnoWO7S9wCE9EgjQefP7Lky3QShEOi2FPmg3csU8NQVILURm1bT1U5O3Oy81NL63JKZ_Fhbmrd3Vy8hN/s320/IMG-3276.jpg" /></a></div><br />Entrepreneur, first-generation American, writer, and mother to four children, María strives to bring passion and enthusiasm to all her endeavors. A lover of all things European, María has found great passion through her travels to Paris, Italy, Spain, and South America. Her affection for winemaking, foreign languages, the arts, ballroom dancing, and traveling has given María a unique and grateful perspective on life. Her love for her family and helping others through charitable giving has enabled María to thoughtfully curate purposeful life adventures.<br /><br />María Castellucci Moore earned her bachelor of arts degree in finance from Dominican University on a tennis scholarship, and later pursued studying at New York University and the London School of Economics with a focus on global affairs. In 2016, with her siblings, María founded Castellucci Napa Family, a luxury wine and real estate brand. María runs her wine label and a family real estate development company in the greater Bay Area. She is a board member of the San Francisco Opera Guild and is enthusiastic about building opportunity and community through the arts.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>connect with author: </b></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://mariacastelluccimooreauthor.com/">website </a>~ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mariamooreauthor">facebook </a>~ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mariamooreauthor/">instagram </a>~ <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/123265749">goodreads</a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Enter the Giveaway:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a class="e-widget" href="https://gleam.io/ayhba/vivienne-in-paris-by-maria-castellucci-moore-book-tour-giveaway" rel="nofollow">Vivienne in Paris by Maria Castellucci Moore Book Tour Giveaway</a></div><script async="true" src="https://widget.gleamjs.io/e.js" type="text/javascript"></script><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg9NGv9JWK4oC_N9-bq02r0wzguLwcz4YN3Mi0sHjIY5BBH_Pcl7xtylqmsk6pLMltJLg47xHdu1HdcOUcoysJpQJHy4AzffDtgqbxL86sol7wBAGfgWYuiozGr_DU0H4j7yEbWSYC8n3p8-JWJOjUNIcS6waqFqh-gA2D2gybAXT5qgbvH-pHY-lAyDGi/w640-h106/iRead%20Website%20new%20logo.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Jena Baxter Books</div>JB's Bookworms with Brandy Mulderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14795119818057986101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601449259842214768.post-55449290631644863642024-01-06T00:00:00.000-08:002024-01-06T00:00:00.142-08:00A B C's with Rhea by G.D Griffiths - Children's Book<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://sites.google.com/rabtbooktoursandpr.com/2024blitzes/g-d-griffiths-abcs-with-rhea-book-blitz" style="text-align: center;"><img height="256" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/1a69d57ce1a2485e91fa90cab7c373df" width="640" /></a></p><p> </p><div style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a 1="" href="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/2edb4e28a934474a9a8ddabfab16fe36" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="498" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/2edb4e28a934474a9a8ddabfab16fe36" width="498" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>A Doggie Journey Through the Alphabet</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><b>Children's Book</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><b>Date Published:</b></span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"> December 2023</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/203549994-abc-s-with-rhea"><img height="75" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/26885701adea4bb791503c2c1651b879" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Delve into the delightful world of letters alongside Rhea, the adventurous
German Shepherd! In G.D Griffiths' "ABC’s with Rhea: A Doggie
Journey Through the Alphabet," young readers embark on a vibrant and
lively expedition through the ABCs. Rhea's boundless energy and enthusiasm
turn each letter into a thrilling discovery, transforming the learning
process into an exciting escapade. From A to Z, this charming book captures
the essence of education and entertainment.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">So get ready to wag your tails in excitement, as you uncover the magic of
language with Rhea, your lovable furry friend!</span>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaI0TnhBpZTGnzd66ZeY5VybyR51dfXnzzdpmD-C5P3EHxShsiAPC1v3IA8LNL12zIhEeokpj-4qvUM9jNppGI3iOlk8mEmH3_UySgCszQ2KaJGb5aD43HeexC3GZ5sFPS9zHY88pHTmEoFfxzomt8s55wWt3JWbMnhORc9zVrAiZca_CiXjGe-ZD3j7s/s1024/middle-school-kids-clipart-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="374" data-original-width="1024" height="117" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaI0TnhBpZTGnzd66ZeY5VybyR51dfXnzzdpmD-C5P3EHxShsiAPC1v3IA8LNL12zIhEeokpj-4qvUM9jNppGI3iOlk8mEmH3_UySgCszQ2KaJGb5aD43HeexC3GZ5sFPS9zHY88pHTmEoFfxzomt8s55wWt3JWbMnhORc9zVrAiZca_CiXjGe-ZD3j7s/s320/middle-school-kids-clipart-1.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><b>About the Author</b></span></p><a 1="" href="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/e56aa8ef9d1f45229d6485f18d572361" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="242" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/e56aa8ef9d1f45229d6485f18d572361" width="239" /></a>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">G.D. Griffiths currently lives in Redondo Beach, California, with his wife,
eleven-year-old son and, of course, Rhea, the insatiable German
Shepherd.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Originally from Wales, G.D. has always loved stories and creating worlds of
imagination. Having worked with children for a number of years, he observed
that their learning process was quicker when the subject was crafted within
some type of story. This is what led to this book.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">When he’s not writing, he’ll either be out exploring with his
family, floating on his kayak seeking inspiration, or brushing the
relentless amount of dog hair from his clothes and furniture.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3H3h0jV">Amazon</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><b>Date Published: </b></span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"> December 2023</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/203118781-captain-whisker-s-nautical-adventure"><img height="75" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/26885701adea4bb791503c2c1651b879" width="200" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Embark on a thrilling maritime journey with Captain Whiskers, the clever
and adventurous cat who calls the bustling harbor town of Seapaw Bay home.
Authored by the talented Témmy Francis and beautifully illustrated by
Bolaji Olaloye, "Captain Whisker’s Nautical Adventure" is a
whimsical tale that will capture the hearts of young readers and the young
at heart.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Meet Captain Whiskers, a feline like no other – he's the proud
captain of the remarkable miniature naval ship, the "S.S.
Meowington." Joining him on this seafaring escapade are a delightful
crew of animated sea creatures, including Sammy the Sailor Seal and Tina the
Tugboat Turtle. Together, they set sail on the sparkling waters of Seapaw
Bay, navigating through waves of excitement and discovery.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Through Captain Whiskers' enchanting adventures, children will not only be
entertained but will also learn valuable lessons about friendship, teamwork,
and the importance of following one's dreams. Each page is a treasure trove
of imagination, where the power of collaboration and the joy of exploration
come to life.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Captain Whisker’s Nautical Adventure is a perfect addition to any
young reader's collection, fostering a love for reading and igniting their
creativity. With vibrant illustrations that leap off the pages, this
delightful tale promises to inspire young minds to set sail on their own
adventures, both in the world of books and beyond.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Dive into the magic of Captain Whiskers' world – order your copy
today and let the journey begin!</span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p>
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<h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">About the Author</span></h2><a 1="" href="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/7bd6e3ed34714732ad2c18f18795e123" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/7bd6e3ed34714732ad2c18f18795e123" width="258" /></a>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Author Témmy Francis is a debut children's book author from San
Diego CA. When not writing she enjoys the company of her family. She is a
veteran of the U.S navy and currently studying to become a pharmacist.</span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; text-align: center;"> </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3vl7W7v">Amazon</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></p>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Jena Baxter Books</div>JB's Bookworms with Brandy Mulderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14795119818057986101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601449259842214768.post-84363191209432902252024-01-02T00:00:00.000-08:002024-01-02T00:00:00.150-08:00The Very Contrary Fairy by Julia Hurley. Illustrated by Jessica Beaver - The Enchanted Garden Series Book 1 - Children's Books<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/rabtbooktoursandpr.com/2024blitzes/julia-hurley-the-very-contrary-fairy-book-blitz" style="text-align: center;"><img height="237" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/fc75484c4edc45ad82825c3d210a6490" width="640" /></a></p><p> </p><a 1="" href="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/b6f6abadc7594757af1f051ca63436c1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/b6f6abadc7594757af1f051ca63436c1" width="309" /></a>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><b>The Enchanted Garden Series Book 1</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><b>Children’s books</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><b>Date Published:</b></span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"> December 1, 2023</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>Publisher:</b> Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/203048067-the-very-contrary-fairy"><img height="75" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/26885701adea4bb791503c2c1651b879" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">The very contrary fairy sure has a lot to say about what she must do each
day. But when she decides to run away, will she make it home in time and
stay?</span>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><b>About the Author</b></span></p><a 1="" href="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/9d797916eb9d46c3aa2dc0eec5168038" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/9d797916eb9d46c3aa2dc0eec5168038" width="229" /></a>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">When not writing books, hosting the Emmy nominated television series,
Selling Knoxville, hosting her podcast, ConnectTheKnox, or Brokering her
office, Julia can be found camping with her family, snuggling with her dog
Ripp, or cooking a gourmet meal with her best friend and partner for life,
Joe. Julia can be contacted via email at julia@justhomesgroup.com.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: x-large;">Contact Links</b></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://theverycontraryfairy.com/">Website</a></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/JuliaHurleyRealtor">Facebook</a></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://instagram.com/thejuliahurley">Instagram</a></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3H4gkdW">Amazon Kindle</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Very-Contrary-Fairy-Enchanted-Garden/dp/1962561089/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1A34668V5HU48&keywords=the+very+contrary+fairy&qid=1701723167&s=books&sprefix=the+very+contrary+fairy%2Cstripbooks%2C96&sr=1-4">Amazon Paperback</a></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144426226?ean=9781962561082">Barnes and Noble</a></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=205#14">Publisher</a></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://theverycontraryfairy.com/">Author's Site</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.rabtbooktoursandpr.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="RABT Book Tours & PR" height="400" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/wzukusers/user-32179697/images/0ef1e26fd5f04c99b11731d6d17c8a41/RABT-Tour-Host.png" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">Jena Baxter Books</div>JB's Bookworms with Brandy Mulderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14795119818057986101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601449259842214768.post-6982269713046762722023-12-20T00:05:00.000-08:002023-12-20T00:05:00.139-08:00ETA: THE TRIAL OF LOGAN GRUVER by I. Ashmawey - Cover Reveal<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.rockstarbooktours.com/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="615" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht0-TEEsfgJn_QBbz_1ywKOmIOtK8RRWnzW1EO-s4l94fWJTLrDQI6Gq47yWeSvcH4Yirm0lQENydYwpDItnrKbUZx351gJ7RfLbB0ZNIGAReoXoAzac4SGkKP8DNuiESCoNT1sDkgePouwmxyX1CuoS8QeXHs56GcPixLWORJcmNRknOtI66m3xcsD_Fb/w640-h250/ETA%20THE%20TRIAL%20OF%20LOGAN%20GRUVER.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Today I. Ashmawey, Hypothesis Books
and </span><a href="http://www.rockstarbooktours.com/"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Rockstar Book Tours</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> are
revealing the cover for <span style="color: #990000;"><b>ETA: THE TRIAL OF LOGAN GRUVER,</b></span> their new sci-fi time
travel mystery book which releases July 16, 2024! Check out the awesome cover
and enter the giveaway!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">On to the reveal! </span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://books2read.com/u/4jE5pv " style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="4673" data-original-width="3238" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCGRDPvfZdkG6o0o4wCpq62p3rJNzhnhMNozBLRJkQPQvN8N704mxZlispqbJOV8YtKaaHDoLyq_G2w9OuBz-9uEAN7NEd9heHOoqYskKEkj7zmiPjGoHCOzGpCDi0jYdD_hyphenhyphenwNgRcA9w6NemeWAl_pfsjrXVt135-ehxAaLB8IybCEfMhTX_0TBZDbzH9/w444-h640/ETA%20Cover%20101023.jpg" width="444" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">About The Book:</span></b><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><a name="_Hlk153356004"></a><a name="_Hlk101517841"></a><a name="_Hlk109641341"></a><a name="_Hlk118108087"></a><a name="_Hlk119244074"></a><a name="_Hlk123038795"></a><a name="_Hlk125450106"></a><a name="_Hlk133405784"></a><a name="_Hlk134099367"></a><a name="_Hlk143522103"></a><a name="_Hlk149132729"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk143522103;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk134099367;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk133405784;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk125450106;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk123038795;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk119244074;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk118108087;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk109641341;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk101517841;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk153356004;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Title:</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk149132729;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk143522103;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk134099367;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk133405784;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk125450106;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk123038795;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk119244074;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk118108087;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk109641341;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk101517841;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk153356004;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> <a name="_Hlk153356019">ETA: THE TRIAL OF
LOGAN GRUVER</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk149132729;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk143522103;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk134099367;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk133405784;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk125450106;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk123038795;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk119244074;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk118108087;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk109641341;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk101517841;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk153356004;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Author: </span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a name="_Hlk153356146"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk153356004;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk101517841;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk109641341;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk118108087;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk119244074;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk123038795;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk125450106;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk133405784;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk134099367;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk143522103;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk149132729;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">I. Ashmawey</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk153356004;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk101517841;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk109641341;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk118108087;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk119244074;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk123038795;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk125450106;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk133405784;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk134099367;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk143522103;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk149132729;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk153356004;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk101517841;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk109641341;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk118108087;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk119244074;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk123038795;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk125450106;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk133405784;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk134099367;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk143522103;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk149132729;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Find it:</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk153356004;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk101517841;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk109641341;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk118108087;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk119244074;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk123038795;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk125450106;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk133405784;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk134099367;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk143522103;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk149132729;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/203357474-eta"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk153356004;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk101517841;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk109641341;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk118108087;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk119244074;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk123038795;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk125450106;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk133405784;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk134099367;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk143522103;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk149132729;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Goodreads</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk153356004;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk101517841;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk109641341;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk118108087;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk119244074;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk123038795;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk125450106;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk133405784;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk134099367;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk143522103;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk149132729;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">, </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk153356004;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk101517841;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk109641341;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk118108087;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk119244074;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk123038795;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk125450106;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk133405784;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk134099367;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk143522103;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk149132729;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://books2read.com/u/4jE5pv"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk153356004;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk101517841;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk109641341;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk118108087;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk119244074;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk123038795;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk125450106;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk133405784;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk134099367;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk143522103;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk149132729;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">https://books2read.com/u/4jE5pv</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk153356004;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Logan Gruver doesn’t mean to commit
the first murder in history—it was an accident, he swears. But now, he has
introduced violence millennia early, escalating humanity’s destruction, and is
about to go on trial for the first time-travel murder ever.<br />
<br />
All Logan wants is to find purpose in his life, stuck in a house with abusive
parents who are always comparing him to his deceased sister, and trapped in a
stalemate banking job where he feels invisible. So when he wins a shot at
traveling five million years into the past as a volunteer guard, Logan jumps on
the opportunity. His newfound freedom is a breath of fresh air. He even finds
love with a charming traveling journalist, Giselle. Unlike anyone he’s ever
met, she challenges him to learn more about himself, and the two grow closer as
they journey into the past.<br />
<br />
Then the curious duo discovers the organization they traveled with is keeping a
massive secret: humanity will mysteriously go extinct in the future, and no one
knows why. These vacation getaways to the past are actually an attempt to
restart humanity, five million years prior. The bigger problem: the attempt
isn’t going to work.<br />
<br />
While trying to save both past and present, Logan makes a grave error that ends
in a murder that was never supposed to happen. Now the entire timeline is on
the brink of destruction, and Logan may have to make the ultimate sacrifice to
save mankind.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk153356004;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></span></p>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWwi9jbD-umJ0mmb74LBNwOKC6p8MKE8lPXkO0dWYzkavF19fiJMLV43HB41JrvwXOaF6GNasqu-9sHcTdzPnzMwQqjNQIZcoSShH19ZIElY3gpBvuAB2_c28x81_zNt91tdK-s2RrTmeOqsVqZz4qj00oUZSCpI6id4U3OEivilr6sfW3hnDnRryU4M0/s4534/clipart2731792.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1810" data-original-width="4534" height="128" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWwi9jbD-umJ0mmb74LBNwOKC6p8MKE8lPXkO0dWYzkavF19fiJMLV43HB41JrvwXOaF6GNasqu-9sHcTdzPnzMwQqjNQIZcoSShH19ZIElY3gpBvuAB2_c28x81_zNt91tdK-s2RrTmeOqsVqZz4qj00oUZSCpI6id4U3OEivilr6sfW3hnDnRryU4M0/s320/clipart2731792.png" width="320" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;">Excerpt:</span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="color: #990000; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">THE PROLOGUE</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><br />
Everything we thought we knew was wrong.<br />
The earth isn’t flat.<br />
The universe does not revolve around us.<br />
Black holes aren’t impenetrable.<br />
And time travel isn’t just the stuff of science fiction.<br />
Then there was a discovery; one that changed the course of human history. A
discovery that started the chaos that ruined my life… and everyone else’s: the
Canvas of Time.<br />
What it was, no one understood. What we did know was that this Canvas was an
invisible, cosmic sheet that covered all our known existence. Inside the
Canvas, time exists. Outside, it doesn’t. Outside, nothing exists. It turned
out that our universe as we knew it was limited after all.<br />
But that wasn’t the best part. If you pass through the Canvas and back into it
from a different angle, you travel through time. It was a fascinating discovery
about the Canvas, but it didn’t really matter since the perimeter of the Canvas
was too far for us to reach.<br />
But before science could truly begin to fathom what this discovery meant, the
general public did what they did best: they panicked. Religion, politics, and
Hollywood all blurred together as no one knew truth from fiction. Crowds
marched to government buildings with “We are doomed,” “Beam me up, Scotty,” and
“Humans failed. Give the planet to the apes” posters.<br />
For the most part, the discovery made people afraid. Afraid to think about what
it could mean for them now, their pasts, and their possible futures. And fear
makes people do unexplainable things. Hence… World War III.<br />
Eventually, we realized the discovery of the Canvas actually meant little to
nothing to humanity. It was like discovering gravity; it was always there from
the beginning, we just understood it better. It didn’t stop the war from
continuing, however. As always, people start off fighting about one thing and
end up fighting about another.<br />
But it was many years later that something in our solar system shook things up.
Something that wasn’t there from the beginning and actually did mean a lot to
humanity. A black hole suddenly appeared in our solar system. Once again, the
whole world was caught off guard. Where did it come from? How did it not
instantly destroy us? Would our time slow down? Why didn’t it suck us into its
eternal abyss?<br />
But one day, a video changed everything. An online influencer was hosting a
debate in Central Park discussing if the black hole was truly a black hole or a
hoax, when an unidentified little girl passing by interrupted the debate: “I
have a question,” she blurted. “Is the black hole a hole in the Canvas of
Time?” The vlogger didn’t appreciate the interruption. Nor did he realize at
that moment the gravity of the question. But it’s always the things that almost
go unnoticed that change humanity. A Yale professor who saw the video
immediately published a paper proving that the little girl’s hypothesis was
actually valid. Suddenly, the fighting ceased, and everyone thought the same
thing: does the black hole bring the perimeter of the Canvas closer to us? Can
we possibly use the black hole to travel through time?<br />
An invitation to venture into the unknown. How could we resist?<br />
So all humanity put their differences aside, worked together, and used the
black hole, this gap in the Canvas of Time, to research, discover, and further
the human condition.<br />
Actually, no, none of that happened. Would have been nice if the discovery of
the Canvas of Time had changed things. But the third world war ended as all do,
with one country having the majority of the power, and that party took complete
ownership of the Canvas, the black hole, and time travel as we know it.
Humanity tore into factions of opinions, and the only thing we could agree on,
the one unarguable truth, was that everything we thought we knew was one
hundred percent wrong.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">About I. Ashmawey</span>:</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.ashmaweyfilms.com/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0eDHQnLy5-MRc6UyE7TQtS3qtc1lqQOp6RDACehD3iGJPMC2Zaqs_-9sh23JA7GBmOrrnKGjwUgb0eTlL3iLaYdaN16O_5e2WGdCfqbFK1-Mrt6jCydcj-fAGESJvnrgITmyxsPx6G1LFD6nhKmicuI1p507P5nlzRZX_vkildyDlVTubAUXDv4FKaG9A/s320/IbrahimAshmawey.jpg" width="320" /></a></b></div><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></b><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">County based Film and Television Writer widely known for his
vivid, emotionally-moving writing style. Throughout his creative career, he has
written for a multitude of prominent media outlets like Disney Channel. He has
also both written and produced numerous independent films.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Born in the heart of Washington D.C., the creative spark
entered Ibrahim’s life early on. By the age of 10, he started crafting short
stories, resulting in statewide recognition. During middle school, he was the
editor of the school newspaper. From a young age, he would see the
extraordinary in what the majority deemed as ordinary. Ultimately, this is what
drove him to share the unique things he saw through the art of storytelling.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Today, Ibrahim is happy to call his passion a lifelong
vocation, and consistently strives to create positive change that will continue
to impact people for generations to come.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://www.ashmaweyfilms.com/">Website</a> |</span>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">3 winners
will receive a finished copy of ETA: THE TRIAL OF LOGAN GRUVER (when available),
US Only.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Ends December
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<span style="color: #990000;"><b>The Hanging Night<br />by Sasha Hibbs & Christina Hooker <br />(The Threads of Fate, #1)</b></span><div><br /><div>Published by: Evernight Teen<br />Publication date: December 15th 2023<br />Genres: Romance, Young Adult<br /><br /><br />When a sad turn of fate takes Josephine Blair to the small town of Bridgeport, West Virginia, she meets and falls for the devious and cunning Caius Duke. Her life blooms in both wonderful and terrifying ways. <br /><br />Together, Josephine and Caius discover they have something deeper and more intense than true love. While theirs is a love spanning centuries, what they don’t realize is the stronger their relationship becomes, the more some unknown evil is trying to tear them apart. <br /><br />A captivating tale of eternal love, vengeful curses, and a power that can make or break them all, The Hanging Night will pull you in, making you wonder how we are all tied together, and if the ties that bind are truly meant to last. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/202648118-the-hanging-night">Goodreads</a> / <a href="https://amzn.to/3REHL3d">Amazon</a> / <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-hanging-night-sasha-hibbs/1144421843">Barnes & Noble</a> / <a href="https://books.apple.com/ca/book/the-hanging-night/id6473296238">iBooks</a> / <a href="https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/the-hanging-night">Kobo</a></span></div> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3CZJKVpvh4I6if49L5e3Of0LUjSHDG4FGJjIWSH5p6i1a6RZUTRCqLCGBCnG2tp_pt3U892OtEOObYSK-jgIVnvVVcTRsuMYB4G5aVM5_pRDemvuP86PSlTJMyjiWBAXY5WiL_nIxc0qASrr4WrRPFgBC2llBKogaFBa1vkEnnoGAX7yJ_oS5n6GqM1w/s298/royal-blue-heart-clipart-9T4XXk8TE.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="282" data-original-width="298" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3CZJKVpvh4I6if49L5e3Of0LUjSHDG4FGJjIWSH5p6i1a6RZUTRCqLCGBCnG2tp_pt3U892OtEOObYSK-jgIVnvVVcTRsuMYB4G5aVM5_pRDemvuP86PSlTJMyjiWBAXY5WiL_nIxc0qASrr4WrRPFgBC2llBKogaFBa1vkEnnoGAX7yJ_oS5n6GqM1w/w200-h189/royal-blue-heart-clipart-9T4XXk8TE.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #990000;">EXCERPT:</span></strong></h2>
<p>You know you can’t see the air, and you don’t have to see it to know it’s there—it just fills the space, and you’re grateful (whether you realize it or not) because if it didn’t fill the space, you’d suffocate.</p>
<p>That’s how I knew she was in the room.</p>
<p>I had my head down, searching through magazines, when what I can only describe as a heat chill rippled in me, causing me to shiver and the skin on the back of my neck to tingle. When I heard the cooler door pop open, I stopped breathing and stayed perfectly still, hoping this wasn’t the day I got arrested for shoplifting … for stealing stale food and one lousy, domestic beer, no less. If I had to go to jail, I wanted it to at least be for something worth it—money, jewelry, a car. FYI: I’ve never stolen any of those things or anything like that—only necessary or completely useless items, which I know is paradoxical. Let me explain: I’d take a plastic bobble-head of an off-brand, generic Batman or a sandwich before I’d take something sentimental or valuable to an individual—it’s just how I roll, ya know? And only from stores. Like, I don’t want <em>your</em> shit, but if it’s some dumbass thing on a shelf in a Dollar General, it’s fair game, and of course, like I said, I learned to be my own chef at a very young age. And can I really be held responsible for what I do when I am hungry? Isn’t that a famous candy commercial these days?</p>
<p>I wasn’t startled when she spoke, but expectant, and resigning myself to the fact that I was busted, I turned to face the girl. When I looked at her, all I saw was sadness. There wasn’t a stitch of makeup on her face, but she didn’t need any because even in sadness, she was striking. The circles under her eyes were so dark and deep, they almost echoed, but her brown irises were flat, like something was missing in them—a spark, maybe, and at the very end of her left eyebrow, there was a tiny, pink crystal. I immediately loved it—it gave her an edge no girl I’d seen in this boring ass town had. Her espresso-colored hair was knotted up in a bun with frizzy strands sticking out everywhere, which, though messy, was somehow endearing. Overall, she looked defeated, though, like all the air had been let out of her balloon. So, despite the circumstances, despite me being caught, red-handed, stealing my dinner, I immediately wanted to make her smile. So, I made jokes, trying to be cool.<em> I</em>’<em>m not really into labels.</em></p>
<p>“Put those back!”</p>
<p>“C’mon. They’re five-day old pepperoni rolls. You’re going to pitch them anyway. I’m hungry.”</p>
<p>She seemed to contemplate for a moment, tilting her head and looking at me, taking me all in, trying to figure me out. Her shoulders relaxed a little, and she let out a quick breath, seeming to judge that I wasn’t a threat. “And <em>cigarettes</em>? I know old people do, but what teenager smokes these days? News flash. They’re bad for you. And if you’re only hungry, what about the beer and the magazine?”</p>
<p>“Uh … after dinner entertainment?” I asked, trying to justify myself.</p>
<p>She reached out and grabbed for the 40oz beer I had, and as her hand brushed mine, my brain short-circuited. Ice formed around each of my ribs, cracking then melting, and in that moment, I felt the color red splash through me. She paused, momentarily looking dead into my eyes, and somehow, I knew she felt it too. Our hands had to have only touched for a nanosecond, but it passed in an eternity. The intensity—our brains somehow sharing the same image, as if connected by some weird fiber optic cable—was overwhelming, and I gasped, but the rest of my body was paralyzed as I got stuck in this strange moment with her. But for as quickly as it came and as long as it lingered, the cable snapped, and the moment broke, and the world spun in real time again. My body jerked at the sharp snap back to reality, causing me to yank my hand back, and when I did, the beer exploded in foam and glass shards at our feet, a kind of drunken mosaic.<br />
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<h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Author Bio:</span></h2>
By age 5, Sasha Hibbs' favorite movie was Gone With the Wind. By age 12, she completed her 7th grade book report on the sequel, Scarlett. By 18, she met and married her very own Mr. Rhett Butler and as it turns out, she never had to worry about going back to Tara to win the love of her life back. Fortunately, he stuck with her. <br /><br />With a love of all things paranormal, the ambiance of the South with its gigantic antebellum mansions and canopies of Spanish moss, and a love for her husband's rich storytelling of blacksmiths and the mythology surrounding their origins, it wasn't long until the world of her debut novel, Black Amaranth, was born. <br /><br />When not working her day job as a nurse, you can find Sasha dreaming of her next beach trip, reading the latest YA novel, and drinking more white chocolate mocha than she should. <br /><br />Sasha lives in mountainous West Virginia with her husband, Tim, and their two daughters. She is currently hard at work on her next novel.
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<p><strong>Christina</strong>: I’ve always been captivated by stories and words, but not with the speaking of them (as I'm little more than a foul mouth with appendages), just with the reading and writing of them.</p>
<p>In 2020, I made my dream of writing a book a reality, and in 2023, my first collaborative novel is releasing!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.christinahooker.com/">Website</a> / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christinahookerbooks/">Instagram</a> / <a href="https://www.facebook.com/christinahookerbooks/">Facebook</a></p>
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<p><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Prick<br />by DL Hammons</b></span></p><p>Publication date: December 12th 2023<br />Genres: Suspense, Thriller, Young Adult<br /><br /><br />People are dying under mysterious circumstances in the small town of New Haven. And the city’s best hope of uncovering the truth rests with a troubled teen and the girl who can’t stand him. <br /><br />Cassie Underwood’s life is shattered when her younger sister dies in a freak car accident. In her grief, Cassie unfairly blames her sister’s constant companion—Taggart McGill—a boy with a sketchy past and abrasive personality. As Cassie attempts to recover from the loss, she struggles to honor her late sister’s memory by befriending the person she resents most. <br /><br />Things get complicated when Cassie overhears a fellow student asking Taggart to convince the police another death in the accident had nothing to do with the crash at all. Taggart surprisingly agrees and a suspicious Cassie decides to accompany him in his snooping. She soon learns everything she knows about Taggart is wrong… and he has insight into things that link the car accident to other suspicious deaths in their close-knit community. <br /><br />Now it seems there’s only one thing keeping Cassie’s name off the growing list of victims—finding out who Taggart McGill really is. <br /><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/198119645-prick">Goodreads</a> / <a href="https://amzn.to/3TeCHVk">Amazon</a> / <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/prick-dl-hammons/1144044221?ean=9798989023110">Barnes & Noble</a></span></div> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjybOPRIYyvVZII87UbazfhoPo_D2M-e8RfaQerc9fkK0oGBSBozrnXqgtN9hZ6HI9EeZOKTasp2-HrVVJ1mKhk2tCWtj0wNnwQJe5Zwy0dwRZxw7v1meFSCS0Gwi_SsLqDmf-3wZCOPgNzIXwUGP8n_KdGfq3WRTHoiQHrcn7yn9g45QgqQlxpFUV1adY/s420/Download-Christmas-Dividers-PNG-Photo-420x125.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="125" data-original-width="420" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjybOPRIYyvVZII87UbazfhoPo_D2M-e8RfaQerc9fkK0oGBSBozrnXqgtN9hZ6HI9EeZOKTasp2-HrVVJ1mKhk2tCWtj0wNnwQJe5Zwy0dwRZxw7v1meFSCS0Gwi_SsLqDmf-3wZCOPgNzIXwUGP8n_KdGfq3WRTHoiQHrcn7yn9g45QgqQlxpFUV1adY/w640-h190/Download-Christmas-Dividers-PNG-Photo-420x125.png" width="640" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">EXCERPT:</span></span></h2>“Didn’t my sister ever tell you that the way you dress is a bit clichéd? I mean, look at you. The isolated loner, the social outcast, in a dark hoodie? Really?” <br /><br />I wasn’t sure what changed, maybe something in his posture, but he seemed to soften. <br /><br />“It might be cliché, but it’s practical.” <br /><br />“How so?” <br /><br />Taggart pulled a pair of white earbuds from inside the sweatshirt and plugged them into his ears, then pulled up his hood, which completely covered his face, blocking me—and everything else—out. <br /><br />I leaned over the edge of the table, pulled back his hood and yanked out his buds. He didn’t resist. <br /><br />“Point taken.” <br /><br />“Obviously not.”<p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjYNKzq5EtV5UH05yv7bbeJuzqxJej1IEvz9Z1Rv6xcmVaWsZXYqb6eE7YZauEyRrf7gq2qCKDa8yvNXGlarHbZCn1AxGHChYKA55Fd2-dTbJl92ROAoaz30yfC3fpHUP4vDKRyo5ZSdFJMtfdJkHWuieFIOZdsy2D3PP5HcEILt4L2YjDB7TEtRzzeuI/s420/Download-Christmas-Dividers-PNG-Photo-420x125.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="125" data-original-width="420" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjYNKzq5EtV5UH05yv7bbeJuzqxJej1IEvz9Z1Rv6xcmVaWsZXYqb6eE7YZauEyRrf7gq2qCKDa8yvNXGlarHbZCn1AxGHChYKA55Fd2-dTbJl92ROAoaz30yfC3fpHUP4vDKRyo5ZSdFJMtfdJkHWuieFIOZdsy2D3PP5HcEILt4L2YjDB7TEtRzzeuI/w640-h190/Download-Christmas-Dividers-PNG-Photo-420x125.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><a href="https://www.xpressobooktours.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/Order-of-the-Bookish-Instagram-Dec-free-promos-31-days-2.png"><img src="https://www.xpressobooktours.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/Order-of-the-Bookish-Instagram-Dec-free-promos-31-days-2.png" /></a> <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYJKRgGwS-PsQEl2qtSEGEEfW1qm0wvyzehupe2QBZgYoQWYPXvKoOeTgxSPI7sWUH6_fcaYd7Gkf0N3PLIOvXU8dqJPOt-lQnNtc89oy2Pb9Jvdv2GQyNcPaZ_7U3WAjY1vYmfB_I_77Iz306POLPTprQAwIL_zsbFhrJbUMeNXlG5N4bbpZmjJRj4dk/s420/Download-Christmas-Dividers-PNG-Photo-420x125.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="125" data-original-width="420" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYJKRgGwS-PsQEl2qtSEGEEfW1qm0wvyzehupe2QBZgYoQWYPXvKoOeTgxSPI7sWUH6_fcaYd7Gkf0N3PLIOvXU8dqJPOt-lQnNtc89oy2Pb9Jvdv2GQyNcPaZ_7U3WAjY1vYmfB_I_77Iz306POLPTprQAwIL_zsbFhrJbUMeNXlG5N4bbpZmjJRj4dk/w640-h190/Download-Christmas-Dividers-PNG-Photo-420x125.png" width="640" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;">Author Bio:</span></span></h2><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="320" src="https://www.xpressobooktours.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/DL.jpeg" width="287" /></div> <br />DL Hammons wrote his first piece of fiction decades ago … to impress a girl (it was moderately successful), and he hasn't looked back. <br /><br />He wrote a script for a 15-minute audiotape in the style of old radio shows (i.e., Little Orphan Annie, Dick Tracy), for which his group received an A+ and he was praised for the originality of the story. He was hooked. He later joined the school newspaper and made a name for himself authoring sports articles and feature pieces. <br /><br />Unfortunately, the seed planted in high school would lay dormant for decades while DL faced the realities of adult life. College exams, school loans, early morning alarms and late-night dinners, business trips, heart-stopping love, dirty diapers, mortgages, coaching clinics, scholarship applications, and everything else that tends to induce follicle disembarkation and enlarged prostates. It wasn't until his children had flown the coop that "the itch" returned, and he had the time to give it the attention it deserved. <br /><br />Growing up as a military brat, DL moved around quite a bit as a kid. After graduating from LSU and raising a family in several southern states, he now makes his home in Central Arkansas where he has spent the last dozen years perfecting his voice, splitting his writing time between YA and Adult Mystery/Suspense. Other than being an author, DL claims that the most interesting thing about him is that he lacks a sense of smell. Other passions include (but are not limited to) his family (including his two mini-Australian Shepards) music, movies, video gaming, and cool weather camping. <br /><br />DL is represented by Tina P. 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<b>Timeless Storytelling:</b></span> Journey from the humble manger to His heavenly
majesty, reliving the miraculous story of Jesus' birth in a captivating
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true spirit of Christmas as you read together, creating cherished
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<b><span style="color: #990000;">Illustrative Wonder:</span> </b>Enchanting illustrations bring the story to life,
captivating young minds and resonating with adults, fostering a deeper
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<span style="color: #990000;">Perfect Gift:</span></b><span style="color: #990000;"> </span>Share the joy and meaning of Christmas by gifting this book,
spreading the message of hope and redemption.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Experience the true essence of the season. Order 'From Manger to Majesty'
today and embark on a Christmas journey that inspires, uplifts, and unites
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;"><b>About the Author</b></span></p><a 1="" href="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/2a1c4a85af814484862bdda434897613" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/production-sitebuilder-v1-0-3/663/206663/rL88XEv2/2a1c4a85af814484862bdda434897613" width="247" /></a>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Being on her own after being homeless at the age of 13, Latoya has
experienced and triumphed over many obstacles.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Inspired by the many that has influenced her life, she has lived a life
dedicated to service and education. This has led her on a deep spiritual
journey and intimacy with God.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">She has been known by many titles such as health inspector, veteran, nurse
Anesthetist, prophet, teacher, until she finally accepted her calling as
God's vessel to do good and guide many back to Him as a Spiritual Life
Coach.</span>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://spiritualcoach.latoyashea.com/ebook">Website</a></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Latoyashea">Facebook</a></span></p>
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