Crossroads Saga by Mary Ting NEW COVER reveals: Book 1

It's finally time!!

We are so excited to share the BRAND NEW covers to author Mary Ting's young adult series CROSSROADS SAGA.

Every day this week (March 24th - 28th) we will be revealing the covers to each novel in the series. The series has gotten a complete makeover. I love the new covers and think they fit the story perfectly!

Not only will we be revealing the covers, but we also have a little teaser from each book. Oh, and a game for you all to play along. ;)

Each teaser will be missing a word. You have to guess that word correctly on each reveal, and at the end you could win a $25 gift card or a signed copy of CROSSROADS.

So, are you ready? Check out book one, CROSSROADS below. Let us know what you think of the cover!

Check out the FULL COVER....

Protecting her from the fallen was his duty.

Falling in love was never part of his plan.

Loving her was forbidden.

Being with her was all that mattered, even if it meant he would be exiled for all eternity.

Claudia Emerson's life is about to change when her good friend, who coincidentally shares the same first and last name, dies in a tragic accident. Distraught at the loss of her friend, Claudia's dreams become tumultuous, and through them she mysteriously travels to another world called Crossroads. There, she unexpectedly meets Michael, a nephilim--half angel, half human. Now that she's been there, fallen and demons are after her, suspecting she must be special, and it is up to Michael and the other nephilim to protect her. Her dream becomes a nightmare as more secrets are revealed about who she really is, and the true identities of the people she loves most.

PRAISE FOR CROSSROADS...

"Crossroads contains action, twists and romance that has you flipping through the pages so fast that you're at the end and ready for more before you know it." - Gabby, Nashville Young Adult Fiction Examiner/What's Beyond Forks

"Crossroads is an exciting debut book with a rich paranormal mythology, unique angel-lore, forbidden romance, action, suspense and plot twists. With her detailed writing and a plot that flow wells, Mary created a world I enjoyed visiting, and a story that was hard to put down." - Katie with Mundie Moms

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REMEMBER TO LOOK FOR THE BLANK SPACE FOR THE MISSING WORD. 

YOU CAN GUESS THE WORD ON THE RAFFLECOPTER BELOW.

“After I became your guardian angel, I never wanted to leave your sight. I wanted to protect you and keep you safe. If I were a mere human, I couldn’t do that. I found my purpose.” He paused, setting his eyes deeply into mine. “If I had to die to save you, I would. I would do it in a _________. Life isn’t worth living, unless you have someone worth dying for.”

FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!

Everyday while this giveaway is running we will be adding extra entries to the rafflecopter. :) 

Make sure to check back to see all the covers, collect each word, and enter daily! 

Please read the TERMS & CONDITIONS at the bottom of the rafflecopter before entering.

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Mary Ting resides in Southern California with her husband and two children. She enjoys oil painting and making jewelry. Writing her first novel, Crossroads Saga, happened by chance. It was a way to grieve the death of her beloved grandmother, and inspired by a dream she once had as a young girl. When she started reading new adult novels, she fell in love with the genre. It was the reason she had to write one-Something Great. Why the pen name, M Clarke? She tours with Magic Johnson Foundation to promote literacy and her children’s chapter book-No Bullies Allowed.

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Mary Ting is also a featured author at Chapter by Chapter Book Rave happening in NY on September 20th! 100+ authors will be signing! There will be YA BOWLING, BILLIARDS PARTY, and more!

Tickets available today! www.cbcevent.com

Safe and Sound Playlist on Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4S2qdRbVNTI&list=PLbli-Id2LYzJ6b3_4J4o5FvvdoEAdLfE7

44 days till the release of Safe and Sound. I can't wait to share it with you.  If you like unique music, check out the playlist I made on Youtube with songs like: 

Adam Agin – Please Don’t Leave Quite Yet
(Abraham finds love in the slave camp.) 

Alexandre Desplat – Mary
(Abraham works up the courage to ask Halysia out.)

Death is the Road to Awe – Clint Mansell
(Abraham saves the baby.)

Lux Aeterna – Clint Mansell
(Abraham massacres the Slavehunters to avenge Halysia.) 

Measure – Begin Again
(Kamm and Victor flies back from the Valley of Lost Souls.)

Nadia Ali – People
(Victor builds a hut at the gorge to help him cope with a betrayal.)

Leaving Earth – Clint Mansell
(The Prophet initiates the force field around Terraka City.)

Nadia Ali – Rapture
(Victor and Weston enter the underground dance club.)

Safer in the Dark – Adam Agin
(Victor meets the albino girl.)

Francisca Hall – Until It Hurts
(Victor meets his ex at the under ground dance club.)

Digital Daggers – The Devil Within
(Victor walks away from his ex, his heart filled with satisfaction.)

Gentlemen Hall – All Our Love
(Victor thanks Weston for his unconditional friendship.)

Karmina – Prove
(Victor decides to become the man his mother wanted him to be.)

and more .....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4S2qdRbVNTI&list=PLbli-Id2LYzJ6b3_4J4o5FvvdoEAdLfE7

A New Installment of Fields of Elysium Saga

Coming in April!!

Did you like Victor Sorren in Fields of Elysium? Did you wonder what type of a guy he was before he met Molly? Would you like to learn more about life on Arkana? Safe and Sound is a Fields of Elysium Saga novella. The story gives a unique peek into the life of Victor Sorren, the Byronic hero of the series.

Would you like to win an advanced copy? Enter the paperback giveaway at Goodreads or just add it to your bookshelf.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20645932-safe-and-sound

A review: A Boy From Down East by Larry B. Gray

A Boy From Down East by Larry B. Gray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Boy From Down East is an ambitious reflection on the 1950s and 1960s by Larry B. Gray, with its short chapters and coming-of-age structure. Those who lived during the same era and grew up on farms or in small towns will read through the pages with a warm smile of recognition on their lips. Others, who like me are generations younger or more familiar with city living will find great first-hand history lessons about the times when electronic devices weren’t used as babysitters; when involving children in the family business was considered a way to build character and not child labor; when a secret date behind a haystack only led to a stolen kiss. Though I believe that the world is constantly changing around us and we need to keep up with those changes, I also believe that reflecting on history is very important if we want to live better and learn from the mistakes of the past.

While I was reading the author’s – now a grandfather – very personal recollections about his childhood, I realized how every word a child hears, every action he or she lives through, has a great impact. As a mother of two children, I got myself thinking about how my way of parenting will affect my son and daughter later in life. I’m sure others who pick up this book and read it will do the same.

This is a very positive book; mostly descriptions of lovely memories fill its pages. In a world where the media and our society question the importance of family every day, it was refreshing to see that we parents, who sacrifice, who work hard to create a new generation of productive people, are doing the right thing. Family life does matter and it is very important. A wise and hardworking grandfather, a kind and home-making grandmother, a friendly neighborhood can make a world of difference in a child’s life. For better or for worse, we all have learned something from our close relatives and people with whom we grew up and around. If you don’t have any good examples in front of you, read Mr. Gray’s biography. If you are surrounded with positive influences, you should nevertheless read this book to fill your heart with warmth.

I have received a copy from the author for an honest review.


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Giveaway: Fire Country by David Estes

Today, Fire Country by David Estes turns one year old. In the first year  since Fire Country was born, so much has happened. David signed with an agent, sold more than 10,000 books, wrote five more books and  published a further three). He knew he just had to celebrate and he'd love for you to  be a part of it! David owes so much of his support to the blogger community, and he wants everyone to have the chance to be a part of the Fire Country Birthday  Bash.

Everyone goes home a winner, simply follow the prompts below and swipe your eCopy of Fire Country from Smashwords. Read and leave a review on Amazon if you enjoyed it. Feel free to share the code with your friends, family, neighbours and literary inclined pets.

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/280371

Coupon Code: WH62C

Expiration: March 1, 2014

What's  a party without prizes? Yes, David is not only giving everyone a chance  to download their own copy of Fire Country, book one in the Country  Saga for free, but he's also giving you stuff too. You could win an  Amazon giftcard open internationally, U.S residents can win a signed  copy of the David Estes book of your choice, or a handful of David Estes  eBooks of your choice. Awesome.

Visit David via his Blog • Facebook • Twitter and via Goodreads

Pay Perry the Prickler a visit on Twitter and Goodreads

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Be my Valentine Giveaway

Thank you so much for entering!!! ;)  I know how overwhelming all the online giveaways could be sometimes. So triple thanks for choosing mine. :) 

I hope you'll have a romantic Valentine's Day. Thanks for being my Valentine!!! 

And the winner is .....   HOLLY BIGGS! Congratulations!!!!

To share my love on Valentine's Day I started this giveaway where anyone can enter. 

The prize:

One Italian handmade silver and glass heart pendant (US only) I picked up in Venice, Italy. 

(Alternate prize and for an international winner a $20 Amazon Gift Card.) 

To enter all you have to do is to tweet, share, Google+ this giveaway. Don't forget to leave your name or email address in the comment, otherwise I won't see your name. Blogspot only shows the number of times a post was shared or tweeted, but not the names of the contributors. 

Each tweet and share will earn you an extra entry just let me know which one you did. 

For more entries: 

1) Comment on this post with your favorite romance movie. 

2) Follow me on Google+

Maximum entries: 6

The winner will be chosen by Randompicker at 12:00 pm PST on February 14, 2014. 

If you didn't leave your email address only your name please check back after Valentine's Day to see who is the lucky winner. 

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!

Love Andrea

Paperback Giveaways

   

 

 Safe and Sound is a Fields of Elysium Saga novella. 

The story follows the life of the Byronic hero of the series. 

release date: April 29, 2014.

SYNOPSIS

In the world where freedom is no longer your right; where being in love and starting a family is not a blessing but a curse, a baby is born. To spare him from the harsh life the Arkanian slaves in Terraka City have to endure, his parents attempt the impossible.

They have to pay a high price for their courage.

Heartbroken and lonely, Victor Sorren spends his life waiting for his father’s return. But how much pain and suffering can be inflicted on an innocent young boy before hatred takes over his heart? Yet there is no darkness without light. And falling for a girl from Earth might provide just the right amount of light to bring hope back to Victor’s dark heart.

If you don't see the Goodreads Giveaway Widgets on this page click the cover of the book you wish to enter: