Showing posts with label author feature. Show all posts
Showing posts with label author feature. Show all posts

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Blind Influence Blog Tour **Introducing Author, Linda Riesenberg Fisler**

Blind Influence Blog Tour 

**Introducing Author, Linda Riesenberg Fisler**



AUTHOR BIO

When Linda Riesenberg Fisler isn’t working on her next book she is painting in her studio or riding her Trek bicycle along the many bike trails of Ohio. The former Fortune 500 consumer products manager explores art through her worldwide Internet radio show, “Art Chats with Linda Fisler”. Linda has been creative since childhood, writing stories and scripts of movies and TV shows to entertain friends. She discovered oil painting in the 1990s and began trying to express words visually.
Writing Blind Influence helped Linda realize she had been blind to letting others run her life, so she began to transition to the more artistic life she has today. In addition to The Blind series of books, Linda has created a fantasy book based on her exploration of spirituality. She hopes readers will learn how to open their own eyes instead of blindly following the expectations of those around them.

Check out Linda's Top Ten Favorite Foods!

10.   Milky Way bars
9      Snickers bars
8      Babe Ruth bars
7      Rollos   (are you seeing a pattern  yet?)
6      M&Ms
5     Hershey's Dark Chocolate
4      Dove Milk or Dark Chocolate
3      Graeter's Double Chocolate Chip Ice Cream  (OMG—if you have never had this, shame on you!  HUGE chocolate chips and the creamiest ice cream ever made!  And I count it as calcium for my bones!)
2       Esther Price Chocolate Covered Cherries  (Fruit is good!)
1.      Esther Price Fudge Creams 

Chocolate is a food group, right?- Linda Riesenberg Fisler


Blind Influence

Successful, sexy attorney Nicole Charbonneau feels content with her life and career as a star at a powerful law firm in Washington, DC. She is blind, however, to the circumstances that will put her at the center of a web of deceit, murder, power plays and conspiracies. Across the ocean, British MI-6 Agent Sean Adkins is tracking a cold-blooded assassin known as the Serpent, who’s been hired to kill President Andrews. The Serpent cares only for the millions he’ll get, not why the powerful group of men wants Andrews killed.
The Serpent, a master of disguise, completes his job, but will it be his last? Sean will stop at nothing to get revenge, which includes setting a trap. Nicole, through her work and her connection with Robert Jenkins, a powerful young senator who happens to head the Intelligence Committee, pieces together who hired the assassin. Will the senator reveal to the public all he knows, or will revealing the identities of the powerful businessmen, politicians and government officials be too much for a country already in a fragile state?
Blind Influence, set in 1979 when the United States was on the brink of its second oil crisis, takes readers on a wild ride of political intrigue and personal discovery.

Are you ready for an exclusive teaser from Blind Influence? Check it out, and tell us what you think in the comments!
Then it started. The siren was the first thing to warn him something was wrong. The golden light turned dark. The bittersweet taste of adrenaline began in his mouth, and he swallowed, trying to quell it. A red flashing light accosted his eyes, and he could see himself running to his home—their home. He ran into the house, unable to catch his breath. He tried to wake himself from the nightmare. He didn’t want to live this again.


Links
Twitter page   (@lfisler)




Thursday, October 16, 2014

Author Feature with Debbie White!



Introducing Author, Debbie White


Debbie currently resides in beautiful Sonoma County, California, where the jagged Pacific coastline meets the rolling hills cascading with vineyards. She writes romance novellas that feature strong, independent women, who when faced with adversity, or tragedy, fine strength and overcome the perils that stand in their way. She’s an avid supporter of animal rescue, and happily donates a portion of sales from her books to rescue organizations. She has two adult children, and two granddaughters. In her spare time, she loves to garden, travel; enjoy family, and her beloved rescue dogs, Dash and Briar. Her real passion of course is writing, and she uses her 20+ years as a military wife as inspiration for her stories. 


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Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Introducing Author, Maggie James

Introducing Author, Maggie James


Maggie James is a British author who lives in Bristol. She writes psychological suspense novels.

The first draft of her first novel, entitled His Kidnapper’s Shoes, was written whilst travelling in Bolivia. Maggie was inspired by an impending milestone birthday along with a healthy dose of annoyance at having procrastinated for so long in writing a novel. His Kidnapper’s Shoes was published in both paperback and e-book format in 2013, followed by her second novel, entitled Sister, Psychopath. Her third novel, Guilty Innocence, has now been published, and like her first two, features her home city of Bristol. She is currently editing her fourth novel, The Second Captive.

Before turning her hand to writing, Maggie worked mainly as an accountant, with a diversion into practising as a nutritional therapist. Diet and health remain high on her list of interests, along with travel. Accountancy does not, but then it never did. The urge to pack a bag and go off travelling is always lurking in the background! When not writing, going to the gym, practising yoga or travelling, Maggie can be found seeking new four-legged friends to pet; animals are a lifelong love!



Psychological Suspense

Available on Amazon

Saturday, October 11, 2014

Introducing Author, Nefretiti A. Morant!

Introducing the author of Perspecitves, Nefretiti A. Morant!


Nefretiti A. Morant was born in the United Kingdom in 1980 to Barbadian Parents.  Her family moved to Queens New York when she was three years old.  Nefretiti always loved reading and writing poetry.  In 1998 she attended the University of Pittsburgh.  Upon graduating with her Bachelors in Psychology she returned to Queens. New York.  In 2012 she founded E-books By Nefretiti @ www.nefretitim.com.  The author’s official website offers a poetry blog as well as keeps fans informed of new developments in The Perspectives series.  Nefretiti’s inspiration for writing comes from her belief in positive thinking and her desire to inspire individuals from all walks of life.


Perspectives:

Seven People living in Queens New York learn the value of family and friends. Calvin struggles with alcoholism, Kenneth is in love with a woman who doesn't love him, Ebony's marriage is falling apart and she's sleeping with her boss. Marissa is a single mom attempting to provide her daughter with the best. Kaliq and Zanay fall in love under unlikely circumstances, and Althea; well Althea is in a class by herself. Journey with these seven individuals as they learn life is all about your perspective.

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Friday, October 10, 2014

Introducing Author, Maya DeLeina!

Introducing Author, Maya DeLeina!

 
Maya DeLeina was born and raised on the beautiful and romantic beaches of Oahu, Hawaii. Relocating to Colorado, Maya's crystal blue oceans and powdery white sands were traded for enchanting forests, mystic mountains and golden plains of promise.
Living just on the outskirts of Manitou Springs, the town's history of spiritual healing, eclectic flare, fabled underground tunnels and rumored lore of wizardry and witchcraft rekindled Maya's love for the paranormal, metaphysical and most of all, vampires. One bite and she was hooked.
With a hint of incense lofting in the air and the majestic Pikes Peak sitting in picture perfect view from her windows, Maya can be found relaxing in the recesses of her comfy couch, sinking her teeth into crafting and weaving seducing and erotic tales of vampires that may or may not roam her beloved town. One read and you'll be hooked!
Maya is published with Siren Publishing and Evernight Publishing


Noel Tierney thought she’d have enough time before the predicted storm to make it to her holiday retreat, but the snow hit sooner than expected. Caught unprepared on a treacherous pass, poor visibility and icy conditions lead to a crash. She lay immobile in her vehicle, stranded in a ditch in the most remote leg of her journey. 

A faceless hero comes to her rescue and Noel has no choice but to wait out the blizzard in her rescuer’s unique cabin nestled in the woods. Everything about Grayson James peaks her curiosity—his valor, air of mystery and most of all, undeniable attractiveness. 

For three days and nights, passions are unleashed and unexpected emotions are brought to life. When the storm breaks, Grayson vanishes into thin air, but not before revealing startling news that leaves her questioning her sanity. 

Fast forward years later and Noel is in the southernmost part of the United States. She’d come seeking solace after her husband’s tragic death, but what finds her in Key West is more than she ever anticipated. 

In the sultry summer, her unbridled winter’s ecstasy resurrects. 

And so does the Vampire. 

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Barnes and Noble- http://ow.ly/ChG0r
Smashwords- http://ow.ly/ChFo6



Thursday, October 9, 2014

Introducing Author, Ben Mandell


About the Author, Ben Mandell:

Ben Mandell is a commercial pilot and a leader in the aviation industry. Ben has testified before governmental commissions regarding the flight training industry and has pushed for consumer protection laws to insure that pre-paid student flight school tuition is safely protected. 


Ben has a unique understanding of how all of the pieces fit together within the aviation industry and has been instrumental in helping pilots and aviation employees at all job levels within the industry.



Ben works tirelessly within the industry to help improve the quality of life for everyone connected within it. This book is a direct result of his desire to help prospective pilots avoid the bad guys and keep their career on track.



Website



Pilots On Food Stamps is a true to life account of the current pilot shortage facing the United States. The author uses real time-lines and actual pilot wages to demonstrate how airline flights are being cancelled and passengers left with few options. While airlines make billions of dollars in profits, the American taxpayer is paying for the food stamps that many airline pilots qualify for. 

And check out his book, Pilots on Foodstamps!


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Tuesday, September 30, 2014

CP Mandara Blog Tour **A Rough Ride** Book Feature

CP Mandara Blog Tour **A Rough Ride** Book Feature



Who will have the pleasure of training Petal? By rights, the honour should go to Mark Matthews, but the cowboy has other plans. The matter is not settled until the stable owner is brought into the fray. 


It is to be a monumental first week for Albrecht's newest trainee. The pony girl will have two days to find a way of coping with her new latex bodysuit and the rigorous buzzing and pumping of the never-ending 'device' which torments her every waking moment. She will then find herself shipped off as a sex-slave, chained and caged, to the mysterious high-bidder from the auction. 

It doesn't take Petal long to realise that her chances of escaping from Albrecht are slim at best, but her defiant nature won't let her give up hope just yet. There is a way out for her, but she may have to give up more than her sanity in order to achieve it




About the Author:
Christina Mandara was born in the UK, but has spent most of her life travelling the world. She speaks three languages and has been chiefly employed in the fields of finance and travel. Her favourite city is Sydney and her favourite holiday destination is the south of France.
She loves keeping fit and enjoys running, cycling and water sports. No, not those kinds of water sports; think surfing or sailing. That doesn’t mean that she doesn’t enjoy BDSM in all of its glorious forms, be that pony girls, bondage, edge play, orgasm denial or a damn good spanking. Her favourite item in the toy closet (a box simply isn’t big enough) is her riding crop.
In her spare time she’s usually cuddled up with a good book, exploring the countryside or baking in the kitchen. In fact, she loves her kitchen so much she’s one of few woman who wouldn’t mind being tied to it! Her first and foremost love is writing, however, and more often than not you’ll find her on a laptop spinning tales of romance, erotica or dark, paranormal fantasies.
Those in the BDSM world might wonder whether Ms Mandara is a top or a bottom. Is she currently training a herd of pony boys or is she stabled up, in full leather tack, with the pony girls? It’s a good question. Answers on a postcard please…
Universal Amazon Purchase Link: http://mybook.to/ARR
Social Media Links: 
Twitter: @cpmandara

Friday, September 26, 2014

Introducing The Boy in the Skull Mask, by Justin Wilson

Introducing The Boy in the Skull Mask, by Justin Wilson



The city of New Orleans, Louisiana has always been linked to the supernatural and occult, but until today, Detective Renee Chavez dismissed the claims as nothing more than tourist bait. When a murder investigation runs her afoul of supernatural creatures, she doesn't know what to make of it.

The situation grows more complicated by the arrival of a teenaged, eccentric, supernatural hunter, here on his own agenda. Despite her mistrust, if she's to stop this monster before anymore innocents die, then Chavez and the enigmatic Zero Ozawa will have to combine their knowledge and work together.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Born with Asperger's Syndrome and a love of Japanese films and arts, writing simply seemed to come natural to Justin Wilson. Inspired by the works of the all time greats, and growing up in the literature loving state of Louisiana, Justin had more than a enough to work with. At twenty-years old, currently majoring in literature in college, he is ready to show everyone that he has what it takes to make in the world of literature, no matter the obstacle.

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Monday, September 22, 2014

Introducing Author, A.J. Adwen **Author Feature**


Introducing author, A.J. Adwen


Allison was born and raised in the mountains of Oregon, birthed of the crisp, clean air and rainy forests. She now resides in Oklahoma City, though she is still thoroughly attached to her home and finds much inspiration for her stories whenever she has a chance to return. As the spouse of a police officer and a full-time photographer, she is on her toes 24/7. 

In 2013, she was a recipient of the Oklahoma Next Generation award: an award given to thirty individuals under the age of thirty in the state who have proven to be innovative and inspiring leaders in the arts, entertainment, business, media, and other areas of impact.

Often told that she has her head in the clouds, she couldn’t deny it even if she wanted to. Allison began dreaming up stories long before she was old enough to write them. She enjoys a variety of genres, including YA, romance, historical romance, fantasy, dystopian, and anything else that hooks her interest. She prefers to write books that tell gripping love stories in heart-wrenching, real, inspiring ways. Her stories are deep and raw, taking the reader into a world that is richly intricate. Readers often say that they are swept away and left reeling when they have finished the last page.
Allison loves to interact with her readers, and she does her best to respond to every email she receives. 

To learn more about her, visit her Facebook page and follow along on her writing journey!

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Check out A.J. Adwen's Books!


Purchase Links:
Veodue's Fire (Book II of Rain Trilogy—Available for pre-order. Releasing September 23) 


Monday, September 15, 2014

Introducing Author, D.L. Carter **Author Feature**

Introducing author, D.L. Carter


D.L. Carter was decanted from her incubation pod in the outback of Australia many decades ago. This terrifying event was closely followed by shrieks of "there, there it goes. Hit it with a brick!"
These valiant attempts to correct the existence of D.L. were, unfortunately, unsuccessful and she now resides in New Jersey, US., in a box with her toys, two human beings and three cats.






**Mature Audience Advisory***
Brothers are supposed to be kind... caring... supportive... protective. Catherine Walman's brother, however, is not. He has maligned her reputation until no honorable man will seek her company, wasted her dowry and endangered her home with his gambling and now his new wife has made it clear Catherine is no longer welcome. The hand of fortune intervenes when a letter arrives advising Catherine that a stranger has bequeathed to her "a home and money to keep it." Catherine seizes upon this chance, hoping that it might be enough for her to be independent, to be free - only to discover this stranger also had a brother, or two, or three.




5 star review 

Don't you love when good things happen to people who really deserve it? And, when horrible people get what they deserve? That is the type of literary fulfillment that Ms. Carter is offering with this regency mystery/romance. As with all her works, the characters are complex, the dialogue is witty, the plot is intriguing, the mystery is not-easily-solved (or guessed) and the romance is perfectly paced with just the right amount of steam! My favorite thing about this work is that, though the suspense kept me on edge, there were several well-placed laugh-out-loud moments. I know that I will read this one again and again!


5 star Review


I love love love Crimes of the Brothers. I must admit, I am a fan of D.L. Carter, I expect great things from her and with this book I was once more deeply entertained. I find that you can't go wrong with wit, romance and laughter. More than once my husband asked what was so funny since I wouldn't stop laughing. The main character, Catherine, is a strong woman with a weak family to say the least. The brother is irresponsible and totally deplorable. She is financially savvy and can hold her own with the best of them. This book makes me want to travel to England, the description of the country side transport me back in time. The Marbone Estate could be the setting of the next BBC short series. I was thinking of Downton Abbey quite often when reading the happenings of such a large Estate. I adore Sir Philip De Clerke, at times I wanted to kiss the book and hope the kiss reached him...lol. And of course, Sir Philip's mother has to be the overbearing, overreaching future mother in law. There were twist and turns in the story's plot to keep me wondering and entertained. I'll keep my fingers cross and hope there is a sequel to this book. :)

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Friday, September 12, 2014

Meet Author, Paula J. Knight! Facebook Release Party!

Meet our guest, author, Paula J. Knight! 


Paula Knight was born in Glen Dale, West Virginia and, although she has lived in several major cities, she has returned to the simplicity of home. She has always been involved with animals and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Equestrian Science in 1981. You will see some sort of critter in nearly all of her works. After going through some major life crises, including a bout with breast cancer, she pursued a nursing degree and has spent most of her adult life as a Registered Nurse, specializing in Geriatric and Alzheimer's patients. She wrote her first novel, UNTIL I SEE YOU, at the age of fifty and has been hooked on writing ever since. Her first four books are of the romance genre, but she has ventured into romantic mysteries recently and is currently working on a series of that theme. The birth of her first grandchild has encouraged her to explore children's books as well. In her spare time she enjoys showing her AKC registered dogs, which she has been doing for over 30 years. Her other passion is travel and she has been fortunate to enough to see a great deal of the world. Her favorite locations include Nova Scotia, Scotland and Ireland as well as Great Britain, and utilizes them in her work.

Check out her book, Steel Toed Stilettos, and join us tonight for a fun party! There will be contests, prizes, and a live Q&A!



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Monday, September 8, 2014

Introducing Author, Roberta Pearce



Meet our guest, Roberta Pearce!Author Bio:



Roberta Pearce’s relationship with romance novels began when she fell into a box of her aunt’s dog-eared treasures that miraculously opened at the most interesting bits. All through post-secondary adventures – Russian Lit: good; torrid love scenes: better – this amour de HEA took her, though it goes without saying that she failed French. One day, she decided to make a useful contribution to society and write HEAs rather than just reading them, and still seeks one for herself in real life. 

First-time participant and winner of 2013 NaNoWriMo, Pearce is still waiting for her cheque. Her influences include Fyodor Dostoyevsky [his dreamy side], Douglas Adams, Rupert Brooke, Mary Burchell, and Omar Khayyam. While she currently has no pets, she once had a pair of Siamese fighting fish named Pat and Mike, whose ghosts appear occasionally in her novels. Her imaginary hobbies include climbing Kilimanjaro and enjoying lofty literature. Her real hobbies include drinking copious bottles of wine with good friends while discussing anything that pops to mind.


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Monday, August 11, 2014

Meet Author, Andrea Barbosa! **Author Feature**

Bio:

Andrea Barbosa was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, holds a Bachelor's degree in Tourism and took creative writing courses at Texas Tech University. Besides loving to travel, read and write, she maintains an Indie review blog and is a contributor on Yahoo Contributor Network and Yahoo! Voices websites. Her work has been influenced by the writings of Joyce Carol Oates, Erica Jong, and contemporary Brazilian authors Paulo Coelho and Fernando Sabino, among others.

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