Cover Reveal - SASQUATCH by Andrea Schicke Hirsch

SASQUATCH by Andrea Schicke Hirsch

Book Blurb:

Following his parents' ugly divorce, Jake Oliver chooses to move with his father to a remote corner of Connecticut. Bad enough their new home turns out to be a fenced-in dump in the middle of nowhere, but it seems that the previous owner, his dad’s late Uncle Horace, had been the local crackpot ridiculed by the community for his belief that a Bigfoot roamed the vast woodland preserve that lay beyond the property. Not everything about Jake’s new life is bad, though. His job at the local market is okay, and it doesn’t hurt that his coworker is pretty Nell Davis. But when odd things start to happen, like weird calls in the dead of night, stones thrown by an unseen assailant, and lingering foul odors wafting on the breeze, Jake starts to believe that maybe old Horace wasn’t so crazy after all. With Nell’s help, Jake is determined to make a name for himself by proving to the world that the mythical Sasquatch is alive and well and living in the woods just on the other side of that fence.

Author Bio:

Andrea Schicke Hirsch has been a bookseller, editor and copywriter, teacher and paralegal.  She studied theatre and English at Fordham University and has a Master’s degree in Education from the University of Bridgeport. A Connecticut native, she lives in Wilton with her family. This is her first YA novel.

Title: Sasquatch

Author: SASQUATCH

Publisher: Spencer Hill Press (www.spencerhillpress.com) 

Print ISBN: 978-1-939392-47-3

Ebook ISBN: 978-1-939392-54-1

Release Date: March 2015

Formats: Paper, e-book

If you’d like to request an ARC, go here:

http://spencerhillpress.com/reviewers.html

Review: ALL THE SHADOWS OF THE RAINBOW by Inana Arthen

Today, we're going to switch gears a bit as I present my review of ALL THE SHADOWS OF THE RAINBOW by Inana Arthen. Let's start by having a look at the cover. I just love it, don't you?

Disclaimer: this title was offered to me for free in exchange for an honest review. This has in no way altered my opinion.

This was a completely new (to me, at least) take on vampires. Too often of late vampires are relegated as little more than props in the latest paranormal wave, but AtSotR has none of that. It’s more of a character-driven plot set against mid-twentieth century America that a treatise on blood lust, and quite refreshing at that.

The main character, Diana Chilton, once a powerful witch is now a vampire. (For details on that, see books 1 and 2 in the series.) Diana is still trying to recover from a working that didn't turn out as planned, so she returns to her old stomping grounds, Boston. She tries to reconnect with her old friends, but they sense that she's different, and she is.

One of those old friends, Jack, has an agenda of his own. He starts off altruistically enough, and he and Diana work toward helping others, but it soon becomes evident that he wants to control, not help, the world. Diana eventually strikes out on her own, and seeks others of her kind. She finds them, but her happiness is short lived as she is compelled to hunt down and stop Jack, even if it destroys her in the process.

One of the things I liked best about AtSofR was how vampiric Diana was, and not just in the bloodsucking sense. She was practical and sensible, almost cool, no matter what befell her. It's how I imagine a vampire would react; involved in world events, but detached from the associated human emotions. After all, how much can you really empathize with your food?

If you like strong world building, character driven plots, and a unique take on the supernatural, this series is for you.

Panel List: PI-CON 2014 in Enfield, CT

If your in in the Enfield, CT area June 27-29, head on over to Pi-Con! What is Pi-Con, you ask? Here's how they describe themselves:

Pi-Con is a diverse collection of geeks. Our members are fans of books, movies, gaming, webcomics and print comics, tech and gadgetry, costuming, anime, and music. You’ll find people who are into steampunk, space opera, vampires, ren faires, superheroes, and dozens of other genres in various combinations. We’ll still be including all the best parts of previous Pi-Cons; you can discuss your favorite topics in panels and meetups, play tabletop games from our extensive library, see a show or two, and party until you can’t stay awake anymore.

The convention has been held annually in August, in the Springfield, MA area.

We pride ourselves on being open and welcoming of newcomers. If you’re into any of the fandoms we celebrate, or even just into hanging out with a bunch of friendly geeks, we’d like to extend a warm invitation. Hope to see you there!

Learn more at http://pi-con.org/

Here's my panel list:

Sat 10:00am   Reading (with Ellen Larson)

Sat 11:00am   The Many Roads of Publishing 101

Sat 6:00pm     Scary Movies We Love

Sat 7:00pm     Broad Universe RFR

Sat 8:00pm     Bad Endings

Sun 10:00am Mythbusting for Writers

Sun 12:00pm Research is Your Friend

Sun 1:00pm   Kickstarter and Other Microfunding Programs

That's right, not one but TWO readings! So, what are you waiting for? Stop on by and say hi.

SUMMONED by Rainy Kaye - blog tour and giveaway

Blurb Twenty-three year old Dimitri has to do what he is told—literally. Controlled by a paranormal bond, he is forced to use his wits to fulfill unlimited deadly wishes made by multimillionaire Karl Walker. Dimitri has no idea how his family line became trapped in the genie bond. He just knows resisting has never ended well. When he meets Syd—assertive, sexy, intelligent Syd—he becomes determined to make her his own. Except Karl has ensured Dimitri can't tell anyone about the bond, and Syd isn't the type to tolerate secrets. Then Karl starts sending him away on back-to-back wishes. Unable to balance love and lies, Dimitri sets out to uncover Karl's ultimate plan and put it to an end. But doing so forces him to confront the one wish he never saw coming—the wish that will destroy him. Summoned is represented by Rossano Trentin of TZLA. Find out more at http://www.summonedtheseries.com Author Bio Rainy Kaye is an aspiring overlord. In the mean time, she blogs at RainyoftheDark.com and writes paranormal novels from her lair somewhere in Phoenix, Arizona. When not plotting world domination, she enjoys getting lost around the globe, studying music so she can sing along with symphonic metal bands, and becoming distracted by Twitter (@rainyofthedark). She is represented by Rossano Trentin of TZLA. A Rafflecopter Giveaway a Rafflecopter giveaway Author Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/rainyofthedark Author Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/rainyofthedark Author Blog: http://www.rainyofthedark.com Cover Design: Kris Wagner https://www.facebook.com/digitalgunman Model: Adam Jakubowski https://www.facebook.com/LadyJakubowsky Photographer: Marcin Rychły https://www.facebook.com/karrdepl GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20624580-summoned?ac=1 BookLikes: http://booklikes.com/book/5476398/summoned-rainy-kaye Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/summonedtheseries

Cover Reveal - ALMOST MAGIC by Kathleen Bullock

Book Blurb:

Ever since she turned twelve, Apple Bramblewood’s life has been plagued by visits from weird creatures. It seems she is a rare Attractor, a Wizard whose sole talent is solving the clamorous demands of very odd beings, usually in the most unorthodox, haphazard, and klutzy ways. Apple doesn’t want to be an Attractor; her most passionate goal is to attend the ordinary middle school with ordinary kids where her perfect older sister, Cornelia, is allowed to go. Her parents have no doubts about Cornelia’s magical prowess, but Apple seems destined to be home-schooled forever.

Author Bio:

In addition to Almost Magic, Kathleen Bullock is the author of Far Corners (Time Travel/ Historic) and The End of Dominion (MG/YA Fantasy). She is the author-illustrator of ten picture books for children (Simon & Schuster and other publishers), a winner of the ABA Before Columbus Award for Illustration, and a first place winner in the 2011 Surrey International Writing Contest. She works as a free-lance author/illustrator for Guardian Angel Books and magazine and for Incentive Publications (now owned by World Book, Inc.) illustrating over one hundred educational books and programs. Kathleen lives with her boisterous, extended family in beautiful Southern Oregon.

Title: Almost Magic

Author: Kathleen Bullock

Publisher: Spencer Hill Press Midgrade (www.spencerhillmiddlegrade.com) Please feel free to use any text, images, links, etc. from our website.

ISBN 978-1-939392-11-4 Paperback

ISBN 978-1-939392-12-1 Ebook

Release Date May 2015

Formats: Paper, e-book

If you’d like to request an ARC, please use the reviewer form on our website.

http://spencerhillmiddlegrade.com/for-reviewers/.

Blog Tour for COPPER RAVENS Is Up and Running!

Follow the tour for interviews, guest posts, giveaways, and other fun stuff! And don't forget, COPPER RAVENS will be available June 17 wherever books are sold. Or, you know, the library.

Week One:

6/9/2014- DanaSquare- Review

6/9/2014- Fiction Dreams- Guest Post

6/10/2014- By the Book Reviews- Review

6/10/2014- YA Story Teller- Interview

6/11/2014- Taking It One Book at a Time- Review

6/11/2014- The Bookie Monster                - Guest Post

6/12/2014- Poisoned Rationality- Review

6/12/2014- iequalsAlissa- Interview

6/13/2014- The Book Cookies- Review

6/13/2014- Pieces of Whimsy- Guest Post

Week Two:

6/16/2014- Shayna Varadeaux Books & Reviews- Review

6/16/2014- Paranormal Book Club- Interview

6/17/2014- Curse of the Bibliophile- Review

6/17/2014- Addicted Readers- Guest Post

6/18/2014- City of Books- Review

6/18/2014- Stephanie Keyes- Interview

6/19/2014- The Phantom Paragrapher- Review

6/19/2014- Rose Shadow Ink- Guest Post

6/20/2014- modern-assassin- Review

6/20/2014- Curling Up With A Good Book- Interview

Cover Reveal - LITTLE MISS EVIL by Bryce Leung and Kristy Shen

Book Blurb:

When you live in a volcano, ride to school in a helicopter, and regularly see your dad on the news with the caption “EVIL GENIUS” underneath his picture, it takes a lot to rattle you.

Until you get a message that says: We have your father. Deliver the NOVA in 24 hours or we will kill him.

What’s a NOVA, you ask? It’s a nuclear bomb capable of turning the city into a radioactive mushroom cloud, and ever since Fiona’s dad built it, it’s caused nothing but grief. But telling him to stop building weapons is like telling Michelangelo to stop painting.

And that’s why thirteen-year-old Fiona has a flamethrower strapped to her arm. After all, who’d mess with a girl who can throw fireballs?

Author’s short Bio:

Bryce and Kristy are a tag-team writing duo with way too many voices in their heads. As engineers living in Toronto, they can’t be safely contained by mere cubicle walls, and therefore must spend every other waking moment writing to keep the crazy from leaking out at the office. When not writing or working, they spend their time parachuting into volcanoes and riding polar bears while tossing dynamite at rabid kangaroos. Yup, that’s right. Sometimes they can’t even believe how awesome their lives are.

Title: Little Miss Evil

Author: Bryce Leung and Kristy Shen

Publisher: Spencer Hill Press Midgrade (www.spencerhillmiddlegrade.com) Please feel free to use any text, images, links, etc. from our website.

ISBN 978-1-939392-09-1 Paperback

ISBN 978-1-939392-10-7 Ebook

Release Date March 2015

Formats: Paper, e-book

If you’d like to request an ARC, please use the reviewer form on our website.

http://spencerhillmiddlegrade.com/for-reviewers/.