31 May, 2012

250 Followers International Giveaway!

So its been about 4 months of blogging, 108 Posts, 526 Comments and 11 Giveaways. I am finally nearing 250 followers! Yay! So to celebrate it I am hosting the most awesome Giveaway that I could come up with!

So what can you win? Here's a list:

***1st Winner***
Print copy of Let Sleeping Dogs Lie by Tami Kidd + Print Copy of Sleeping Tigers by Holly Robinson + Bookmarks of Channeler's Choice by Heather McCorckle.


***2nd Winner***
Print Copy of Sleeping Tigers by Holly Robinson + Print Copy of Red Leaves & the Living Token by Benjamin David Burell + Bookmarks of The Secret of the Spruce Knoll by Heather McCorkle


***3rd Winner***
Print Copy of Red Leaves & the Living Token by Benjamin David Burell + Print Copy of Midnight's Wild Passion by Anna Campbell + Book Marks of To Ride a Puca by Heather McCorkle


Since we have crossed 250 Followers, there will be a 4th Prize

***4th Winner***
E-copy of Shades of Grey by Michael Cargill + Kindle copy of Lost Princess by Julie Rainey



Wait, there's more! I will be adding a prize for each 50 followers gained! And there's more... If I reach 500 Followers before the end of this give away, then I will add a Grand Prize of Winner's Choice of Book worth upto USD10 from the Book Depository! [Not sure if Book Depository delivers to your country? Check here ]

If you see a book that's up for giveaway and not sure what it is all about - then stay tuned as I will be featuring all these books throughout June! Also Don't forget to follow my "Special Feature" Starting from tomorrow!

So, what are you waiting for? Enter the giveaway and spread the word... The more prizes to giveaway, the more chances of you winning!!!

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30 May, 2012

b00k r3vi3ws Presents :: "SPECIAL FEATURE"


Dear Blogger / Author Friends,

I have decided to add a new 'Program' on my blog called "SPECIAL FEATURE".

Under "Special Feature" every month I will feature a special Author (who can choose to promote a single book or more). During this month I will put up 4/5 posts about the Author/Book, including Interview / Review / Excerpt / Guest Post / Author Bio / Fun Facts or whatever else we can come up with. Also on the first day of the moth we will  launch the Giveaway contest along with the first post and will announce the winner on the last day of the month.

My aim is to focus on a particular author every month. You see, I am not always satisfied by just reading a book. I often like to find out about the author, their thought process and things like that. I figured there might be a few other fellow readers like me who would like to know things beyond just whats there in a book - who would like to know 'More'.

So fellow bloggers Join me every 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th of every month to know and explore with me.


*** Announcing SPECIAL FEATURE - June'12 ***


 

Come Meet Ms.Sadie S.Forsythe in June. Learn more about her, her debut novel "The Weeping Empress" -- All through June! 

Keep an eye out on the following dates:
1st June    - Book Summary, Quotes & Giveaway
8th June    - Author Biography
15th June  - Book Review
22nd June - Excerpt & Guest Post 
29th June  - Author Interview


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29 May, 2012

#GuestPost & #Giveaway: Bloodlines by Lindsay Anne Kendal


Hi everyone,

Thank you for having me here today, it’s great.

After toying with a few ideas of what to talk about, I thought I’d answer a question that a lot of people ask me. That is... Are you really that dark? Are you as dark as your books?

I myself am very dark, morbid, but happy. I love all things gothic, weird, supernatural. I have always had an interest in the darker side of things. For example – For years I’ve wanted to try and get my hands on a very old witchcraft books. You know the sort you hear about that are handwritten and full of secrets. Some people say they don’t exist, but I believe differently. I wouldn’t want the white magic ones, all full of love spells and healing rituals and the like. I want the deepest, blackest, most extreme black magic book I can find, and if anyone is wondering...

Would I play with it? Oh yes!

Would I be scared? Not really, nothing scares me to be honest, so I’d have to say I would be more intrigued than frightened.

Would you run if something happened? No! What’s the point of running from the things you want to understand? If you’re gonna run, why do it in the first place?

Would you try and summon someone or something? Definitely. I would try and summon the demon I have used in my trilogy. His name is Eligos and according to King Solomon and Religion, he is a Grand Duke of Hell. There isn’t much known about him, and I would love to find out more. He fascinates me. So much so, I actually have his demonic seal tattooed on my left shoulder blade. (Yes I’m obsessed lol).

I love everything to do with the ‘Occult’ and I have heard people have had terrible and terrifying experiences when they have played around with it. Most won’t go into details as they say it frightened them so much. I know of some who have turned to religion afterwards to try and feel safe and protected.  I have crazy beliefs so I don’t think I could do that, but I understand why these people did and I respect them for it. Everyone likes to feel safe at times.

I personally would love to experience that, maybe I’m crazy, but I wouldn’t like to be any different.

Some of my friends get a little freaked out sometimes and wonder what the hell must go on inside my head. The truth is, half the time, I don’t know. I have that many things running through my mind, all at the same time, that in the end, I give up trying to explain how passionate and deeply I feel about these types of things to people.

The other thing is this, having these interests helps be write my novels. The Bloodlines Trilogy touches on demonology and black magic, and I had great fun learning and researching everything about it. I could never change, not even if I wanted to, therefore, this will be the genre I write for the rest of my life.

Anyway, I’m going to stop freaking people out now lol. I hope this allows people to see another side of me, and I hope what I’ve said makes sense.

Happy reading!



Bloodlines (Bloodlines #1) : Keira Jameson used to lead a normal life, she just had a gift, passed down through the generations of her family. Now, after hearing voices, having strange dreams of others calling out to her, and her grandfather's last words haunting her, she sets out to find other families like hers. Along with her best friend Lily, the only person outside her family to know about her gift, Keira begins a hunt for her ancestors. A chance meeting with a young man, Lucian Turner, sets them on the right track, but their discoveries change the way Keira will see herself for ever more. Fear, superstition and heritage are shaping Keira's future and she must face her enemies, even if this could mean losing her life. She cannot escape her destiny.


Torment (Bloodlines #2) : In this second gripping instalment of the Bloodlines trilogy Keira and her friends – Lily, Lucian, Tyler, Jake and Danny – continue to try and understand their elemental powers, and protect themselves from their enemies, whose ultimate goal is to destroy them. This time, the stakes are higher – what seems to be a demon rebellion has broken out in hell and the Earth is plunged into chaos. Their problem is, no one – not even Lucifer himself – knows who the rebel leader is. It seems only Keira, her frightened but determined friends, and a new ally – a demon named Eligos - can find out who this person or thing is, why they are suddenly causing so much bloodshed, pain and upset for everyone, and destroy them.


Revelations (Bloodlines #3) : In this final instalment of the Bloodlines trilogy, Keira and her friends face their toughest battles yet. Not only with the ones they believe have set out to destroy them, but also with themselves and each other. A shock revelation throws the group into confusion, torn between what each of them think is right and wrong. Keira now has to make a hard choice – does she stay with the people she loves, and fight with them – Or does she leave them, join forces with the person they originally thought was heartless, cold and brutal, but in fact, is doing something she actually agrees with. Something that could benefit and comfort almost every person who has ever lived. Revelations will take you to a place you never could have imagined existed. Heart-wrenching passion, death-defying friendship, treachery and pain, mixed with extreme battles, powerful magic and self-belief, make for an unbelievable climax that will stay with you until the end of time.

                     


Now onto the Giveaway! Please enter in the Rafflecopter below for a chance to win 1 of the 3 copies of E-books that Ms.Kendal is Giving away! All the best!!

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28 May, 2012

#BookReview :: Open Heart by Emlyn Chand

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The first thing that I want to clarify is that this review maybe a bit biased. I know we, reviewers, are supposed to be unbiased and fair. But in this case I cannot help it. I absolutely loved Farsighted and I am even more partial to Open Heart because it is narrated from Simmi’s point of view. And well, Emlyn Chand has done it again!

The first thing that stands out in this book is its characters. We have a few new characters introduced to us in this second installment. The biggest advantage of having the second book written in a different perspective is that because Farsighted was written from Alex’s perspective, we saw the other characters through his point of view. Now, Open heart gives us a glimpse of the same characters from Simmi’s perspective. We are able to understand Simmi’s psyche and the reasons behind her eating disorder. Alex is no longer the one you would root for – instead he seems like an insecure boyfriend. Dax is the same mysterious guy and I just love Murray! Who is he you ask? – Well, he is one of the new characters introduced and he is the universal definition of the “Ideal Guy”. And of course, there is a new enemy in town too – so you better not trust anybody new in town!

The plot is also quite good.  The story takes up from where Farsighted left off. Started off with the trip over the summer and then back to high school drama. It was all about boyfriends, school rivalry, secrets – all with a dash of psychic elements. Somehow I felt that this book was less about psychic elements and more about normal teenage issues like insecurities and bulimia.

Of course, the authors writing style is smooth and flawless! Extra kudos for capturing the Indian culture and weaving it in the story!



Review Copy received from the Author




25 May, 2012

#GuestPost & #Giveaway: ReVamped by Ada Adams


About the Book
A simple mission turned deadly.
Nineteen-year-old vampire Dawn has led a sheltered life within the confines of her father’s presidential headquarters. Upon being sent on a mission to revamp four goofy misfits into guardians of a peaceful little town of Angel Creek, Dawn believes that all her dreams have finally come true. What starts off as a simple task, turns into something unexpected, changing Dawn’s life forever and leading the action-loving, thrill-seeking vampire teen on a path of mystery, danger and intrigue.
When a human girl is kidnapped by a group of rogue vamps, Dawn discovers that there is more going on in Angel Creek than meets the eye. And it all connects to Ethan, the cute newcomer who seems too perfect to be true, Sebastian, the mysterious vampire with a turbulent past, and even Dawn herself. Dawn must not only succeed in revamping the troubled recruits, but must also prevent the vampire race from being overtaken by a malevolent villain who has a strange and obsessive fascination with her. As threat escalates, romance blooms, and ghosts from her past begin to surface, Dawn is sure of only one thing: her life will never be the same.



Creating the Perfect Imperfect Characters - Ada Adams

In my writing, I personally like to steer away from perfect characters. I strongly believe that even supernaturally-talented characters should come with some flaws. It not only makes for an interesting story, but also enables the readers to become invested in the protagonist's future, development, and growth over the course of the novel/series.

As a reader, I am often attracted to female heroines who, in some way, represent a better form of myself. After all, I pick up certain books as a way to escape the mundane aspects of everyday life. At the same time, when a character is too perfect, I find myself being unable to connect to her. Everything comes easy for this protagonist--problems are solved with a smile or a lucky an intelligent guess, guys (with or without a pulse) fall all over themselves to be with her, her hair is always in place...I basically never have to worry about this girl because it's obvious that, no matter what, she's going to be fine.

Now, don't get me wrong, I'm a big advocate of strong characters. I believe that female protagonists should be independent, smart, and kick-butt! They should also be able to overcome hurdles and solve their own problems (although relying on some help from friends or a cute, mysterious crush can, at times, be really great as well). However, when the character is too perfect, then as readers we're often simply dragged along on her journey, instead of being fully invested in her life.

Writing perfect characters comes easily to me. The bigger challenge that I face in my writing is finding a good balance between the character's strengths and her weaknesses. Originally, ReVamped's MC, Dawn, was pretty close to perfect. She was beautiful, smart, strong, sarcastic, and always knew exactly what to do and what to say. After reading the first draft, I hated her. Okay, hate is a very strong word and Dawn was still pretty awesome, so I suppose I strongly disliked Dawn 1.0. In order to create a more likable heroine, I actually had to create a less perfect one.

Many readers have found Dawn 2.0's vulnerability very "human-like". I personally like that she wasn't able to deal with everything that came her way with ease. Dawn is extremely intelligent, naturally strong, and has perfected many different types of martial arts and weapons combat. However, she isn't always able to predict the villain's next move, nor is she able to accept certain personal setbacks that occur during the course of the story as easily as a "perfect character" would. I like that there were a few instances in the story that Dawn appears to be more vulnerable than a vampire of her stature should have been. This shows that she's "human" in so many ways, and makes me root for her. It also allows room for character growth that she will undoubtedly experience throughout the rest of the "Angel Creek" series.

Some readers have also found Dawn's inexperience with guys endearing and funny. After all, she had led a very sheltered life in her father's presidential headquarters, and has had very little time to even consider boys. Therefore, when she meets Sebastian and Ethan, there are many emotions that she has to overcome. While she feels a strong attraction to both guys (in different ways), she also knows that her priority is the mission in Angel Creek. Then there's the fact that she's never been kissed. Could I have made Dawn more suave when it came to the humans and vampires of the opposite sex? Sure! Would it have been as much fun? Probably not. Plus, this allows for a lot more character development, as her relationship with both guys has deepened throughout the course of ReVamped.

She will definitely be facing some new adventures and experiences in ReAwakened.

So, dear readers, what are your thoughts on perfect characters? What about some not-so-perfect ones? Who's your favorite "flawed" character?


Reviews & Praises

“The characters in this book are well-developed, the plot is intriguing, and there is plenty of action.”
-> A. Giffin 

“I loved Sebastian right off and couldn't wait to see what would happen next in this love triangle as the story unfolded.”
-> The Blackraven 

“I highly recommend this book, it is totally different from the other vampire stories out there.”
-> Muppet


About the Author

At age five, Ada read her first chapter book. Ever since that moment, she developed an intense passion for the stories and characters found within the pages of literature.
In her career as an actress and a writer, Ada currently spends most of her days immersed in imaginary worlds. Much like the characters she enjoys playing and writing about, Ada is a martial artist with a Black Belt in Shotokan Karate. She is also a big proponent of lifelong learning, and has attained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (it aids in creating characters with unique quirks!) as well as a Masters of Science in Education.
Ada strives to bring a fresh voice and perspective to fiction. She has been writing creatively for many years, and is an editor of a global fashion/literary magazine called VEUX. "ReVamped" is her debut novel.
She lives in Toronto, Canada, and enjoys adventurous nature hikes with her adorable puppies Cara and Oreo.

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Now, onto the Giveaway. Ms.Adams has kindly agreed to giveway a kindle copy of her book - Revamped and a bookmark.

  1. The entries are entirely optional, but they could mean the difference between you winning, or someone else taking the prize.
  2. Open Internationally.
  3. When I email the winner, they will have 48 hours to reply to the email with confirmation.
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22 May, 2012

#BookReview :: 102 Puzzle Quizzes by The Grabarchuk Family

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I have no idea about how I am going to ‘review’ this book! I have never ever in my life before have reviewed a book that doesn’t have a story to tell…


 

This is a book of puzzles for kindle. If you don’t have a Kindle reader, you can always play it on Kindle for PC, like me. It has a collection of 102 puzzles as its name suggests and they are actually of a great variety. They go from easy to hard. But they are all very much solvable if you put your mind to it. They are mostly multiple choice and the results are shown immediately.


 

It is very easy to navigate. You have the option of going to a particular puzzle directly from the index or surf through, go back and forth and choose one randomly. The colour scheme really makes it more fun [says the kid in me 😄]. The solutions are also explained in a very simple and easy to understand manner.


This book provided a good couple of hours of brain exercise.




Review Copy received from the Author



21 May, 2012

#BookReview :: The Breakaway by Michelle Davidson Argyle

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The plot begins with Naomi waking up and finding herself being held hostage and goes on to describe her life of over a year. Naomi comes from a family where her parents are distant and an abusive boyfriend. Her captors each have a different personality some very violent and some treat her well – at least better than her family and boyfriend. In such a situation, it is normal for her to fall for the ‘Stockholm Syndrome’.


First off, the theme/plot of the book is not very new to me.  I have read a few fiction and non-fiction books on this and thus at times it was like ‘the same old story’ for me.

Having said that, the author has been able to handle the plot and portray the characters in a way that it managed to keep me keep on reading ‘the same old story’.  Naomi’s life and character, both, are something that will keep you engaged. At times I felt sad for her, especially when her ‘normal’ life was put up in front of us. Then again at times I felt like smacking her on the head for not making a run for it! She literally took me for a rollercoaster ride – bringing the extreme reactions from me. Even each of the abductors have their own back story that leads to the events off this book. So, you get not only to know the lead character, but actually ‘get to know’ all of them.

The author’s writing style is impeccable and I loved the way she has portrayed the relationships in the book is simply amazing. However in order to cover such a long span of time, weeks have been skipped in between and that actually is the only thing I did not like so much. Otherwise, Ms.Michelle has done an amazing job to keep me turning the pages and finish the book at one go.


Review Copy received from the Author


20 May, 2012

Special Feature


Dear Blogger / Author Friends,

I have decided to add a new 'Program' on my blog called "SPECIAL FEATURE".

Under "Special Feature" every month I will feature a special Author (who can choose to promote a single book or more). During this month I will put up 4/5 posts about the Author/Book, including Interview / Review / Excerpt / Guest Post / Author Bio / Fun Facts or whatever else we can come up with. Also on the first day of the moth we will  launch the Giveaway contest along with the first post and will announce the winner on the last day of the month.

My aim is to focus on a particular author every month. You see, I am not always satisfied by just reading a book. I often like to find out about the author, their thought process and things like that. I figured there might be a few other fellow readers like me who would like to know things beyond just whats there in a book - who would like to know 'More'.

So fellow bloggers Join me every 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th of every month to know and explore with me.


*** Announcing SPECIAL FEATURE - June'12 ***


 

Come Meet Ms.Sadie S.Forsythe in June. Learn more about her, her debut novel "The Weeping Empress" -- All through June! 




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19 May, 2012

Current Giveaways!


I am Currently Hosting an International Giveaway for Robert Swartwood's Thriller novel "The Serial Killer's Wife." Its an amazing book. Click Here to go to the Giveaway and participate.

 

I am also hosting a Giveaway for A.J.Maguire's Sedition Series. She has kindly agreed to Giveaway Print Copy Set of Sedition & Saboteur to a US/Canada winner and E-Copy set of Sedition & Saboteur for an International Winner. Click here for your chance to win two amazing books at a single go!

Check out bestselling author Melissa Foster's blog tour! She's written THREE great books and she's hosting giveaways EVERY week and posting awesome articles! Tour Info:http://bit.ly/IMalGV Amazon page: http://amzn.to/rrYSPA

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Read into hiding is hosting a Giveaway to celebrate her 21st Birthday. She is giving away The House of Night Books 1-8 in any e-format preferred by the winner. Click on the banner to go to the Giveaway.


Book & Sparkles is hosting an international giveaway as a part of the "Love in Bloom Giveaway Hop". She is offering a choice from 6 equally amazing books. Goodluck on choosing if you win! Click here to go to the Giveaway!


Stepping out of the page is celebrating her 800 Followers Giveaway! Click here to check it out!


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Aliaa is also celebrating her 21st birthday! Click here to wish her and enter the giveaway to win a copy of her book!







18 May, 2012

#BookReview :: Thwarted Queen by Cynthia Sally Haggard


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The detailed summary of the book gives you a fair idea about the plot. So instead of repeating it, let me just tell you all about my thoughts on the book.

When I realized that the book is based on an actual character from history, I immediately checked out “Cecily Neville, Duchess of York” on Wikipedia so that I had a basic idea about what was being narrated.

The story is narrated by Cecylle – our leading lady. I found her to be very spirited, intuitive and a character of strength. While in reality King Edward IV was accused of illegitimacy that was never actually proved, in this novel the author clearly indicated that Cecylle in fact had an extramarital affair with a handsome archer and that Edward IV was illegitimate. However, Richard accepted Edward as his son. Overall, I find her life quite sad as she paid for her mistakes very dearly and managed to outlive her husband and all of her sons.

Though at times I found the story to be a bit dragging – which could be because I don’t like to read about war, I’d rather watch them on screen – it is actually pretty engrossing for most parts. It is all about the ‘drama’ of a noble family, their relationships, their feud over the throne and a lot of violence. The relationships portrayed are often complex and the author has done a marvelous job with them. That is the best part of the book – the character development and the relationships portrayed. There’s a certain charm in the author’s writing style that makes you feel right at home even in a completely different century!

I must also acknowledge here that amount of research that has gone into writing this book is amazing. Ms.Cynthia’s dedication deserves recognition.


Review Copy received from the Author



17 May, 2012

#GuestPost & #Giveaway: Sedition Series by A.J. Maguire


War was coming. Years of conspiring with his brother, of hunting for his lost mother, and war was finally coming. With options and allies depleting, Nelek finds that his newest and brashest bodyguard, Trenna Croften, could be the key to everything he’s been fighting for.



He’d promised to unite the land, to bring Eldur and Human together in peace, but Nelek Dyngannon never expected that peace to come at the cost of his wife. Together, Trenna and Nelek must battle past the demons of Trenna’s past, in order to forge a peaceful future.

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Girls Who Kick Butt - A.J Maguire

One of the most frequent comments I get is that people love the character of Trenna Silvanus.  She’s the star of the Sedition series, which currently includes both Sedition and Saboteur, with a third book in the works.  Trenna is brash, gritty, and has a sense of humor that tends to carry the books.  What really makes her work as a character – for me, anyway – is that she’s all of these things without having to defend those traits. 

Too often I’ve seen fiction that defines a strong female protagonist by the way men react to them. “How dare you speak without being spoken to, woman!” To which the female replies; “Oh, I dare! En guard!” And then the woman thrashes the ignorant male about somehow.

Granted, in the opening scene of Sedition we get to see Trenna whoop-up on an ignorant man, but in that case the idiot actually groped her. And you don’t touch Trenna without her permission.

Another issue I’ve seen too much of is when a strong female protagonist is somehow vastly different from the other females around.  You can’t just put all the other girls in skirts to make your protagonist stand out, she has to be exemplary even among the men around her.  If she can’t be as strong as her male counterparts, then give her something equally deadly to contend with.  Physiologically speaking, Trenna is short and spry and she has to rely on her speed and resilience to even the playing field for her.

But perhaps the most grievous infraction I’ve seen from modern fiction writers is that these strong, capable women have a strange proclivity toward inaction.  They react to things rather than making things happen.  They are plagued by an indecisive nature, too frightened of making the wrong move, and are thereby controlled by outside forces rather than their own sense of self.  They are, essentially, forever rolling with the punches that the plot delivers instead of wrangling the plot to their own will.

Outside forces do have their part to play.  Take Leeloo from The Fifth Element (and yes, that’s how you spell it according to the IMDb).  Leeloo is pretty much dragged along by circumstances outside of her control for that whole story.  But we still love her because she makes the decision to confront big ugly aliens in a hotel room. 

Even Trenna faces circumstances beyond her control when she finds herself knighted, but when push comes to shove, she takes action.

Personally, I can forgive many things of the female protagonists I read.  I can forgive the cliché of a tomboy, unkempt and disorderly – mainly because I am one myself.  I can forgive when a woman swears and shocks all the men in a room – if the author has sufficiently painted a male dominated society.  I can even forgive a female warrior throwing a table over in a fit of rage – mostly.

But I cannot forgive wishy-washy resolve.  A strong female character isn’t just there to look good in tight pants or knock out men who leer at them.  They must also have the confidence to make decisions, and the courage to face whatever consequences come with it. 


Fun Facts about A.J Maguire

The last movie you watched
Marvel Avengers! Oh, yeah! I am a super-geek and I loved every second of that movie.  Coincidentally, so did my son.

The last book that you couldn’t finish (for whatever reason)
Patrick Rothfuss’ “The Wise Man’s Fear”

Least favorite subject in school
Art.  Everyone always says; “But that was an easy A!”  For me, however, I would have preferred to fail in private, rather than have my failures on display.  The only thing I can draw with a modicum of talent is a stick figure.

Your greatest fear
Murky water.  I read a book in grade school called “What Until Helen Comes” about a ghost that lured people into a lake where they would get tangled in the kelp and drown.  It’s sorta stuck with me.

Morning person or night owl?    
After a cup of coffee I’m a morning person.  I’m crashed in bed by 10 P.M. on most nights.

What inspires you?
Symphonies. Or soundtracks with no words.  In particular, the soundtrack to Band of Brothers, or The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, or Thor.  In fact, almost all of Saboteur was written to the soundtrack of Thor. 

Favorite Dessert
Brownies. Plain fudge brownies, no fancy double chocolate in them and no marshmallows.  When my son figures out that he can bribe me with brownies, he might just rule the world.  (He’s 4, though, so we have some time.)

Beach or Hills?  
Mountains.  I live twenty minutes away from the mountains and I take advantage of that in the summer.  I even have a pretty vista view just outside my window of a mountain range.  I can’t wait until my son is able to really climb them.

The best vacation you've ever taken
A trip to Alaska when I was a teenager.  My Aunt and cousins were living up there at the time and they took us around the Kenai Peninsula.  We ran into a bear cub (in the car, we were safe – no, we didn’t hit the cub, it just ran across the road) and a school of orca (in a boat, we were safe there, too) and even braved swimming at the beach (we were relatively safe there, but an otter decided it needed to play too and started splashing up a storm just a few feet away.) 

One cause you're passionate about
Feeding the hungry.  All of them.  Not just in my home town, but across states and borders as well.  There is no reason any person, child or elderly or in between, should ever go hungry.  There is more than enough to go around, we just need to take the responsibility and see to it that food reaches the people who need it. 

Contact the Author

Now, onto the Giveaway. Ms.Maguire has kindly agreed to giveway print copies of her books - Sedition and Saboteur to 1 US/Canada winner &  e-copies 1 International winner

  1. Do not leave out / forget to enter the "Which country are you from?" task. IT IS MANDATORY as without it I will not know which prize you qualify for. If you do not answer then your other entries will automatically be DISQUALIFIED.
  2. The remaining entries are entirely optional, you can choose to do one or do all. But they could mean the difference between you winning, or someone else taking the prize.
  3. Open Internationally.
  4. When I email the winner, they will have 48 hours to reply to the email with confirmation.
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