www.crescentmoonpress.com Crescent Moon Press announces their new series called, Little Moons. They are available on Amazon for only .99! Today, I'm featuring Hilde McQueen's new Little Moon, Desperate Choices. When an Immortal demon slayer saves Rachel Andrews from certain death, her life changes forever. An unbreakable bond with the handsome Protector, drags her into a world she never believed existed and has no desire to be part of. The actions of one night drastically alter the course of his long existence. Torn between his feelings for Rachel and his life's calling, Roderick Cronan comes face to face with the fact that he is losing both. If you're in the mood for a short, romantic read, you can download a copy of Desperate Choices at: http://www.amazon.com/Desperate-Choices-Crescent-Protectors-ebook/dp/B007UIGG4O/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1334805173&sr=1-3#_ Congratulations, Hilde!
Congratulations, Renee! What a beautiful cover. I can't wait to read the novel. Thank you for stopping by today. -Louann Saari Mitchell attends a Tueri conference in Las Vegas, Nevada to strengthen her bonds with Dhelis Guidry and Brogan Vincent—and see if they can make their three-sided relationship work. But when Saari and her vampire brother Mag’s lives are threatened, her trip to paradise soon becomes a surreal fight for survival. Dhelis and Brogan’s psychic abilities are no help in finding Saari. Desperate to save their mate, they call in favors from the psychic and preternatural community, but the information leads only to more questions. Is the threat against Saari personal or part of a larger plan that threatens every human and Tueri’s existence? Crimson Sunrise is the second novel in the Tueri Fated Souls Series. Said of the first novel in this series, Moonlight Bleu: “Moonlight Bleu by Renee Rearden is one of those ‘blow your socks off’, totally awesome, amazingly entertaining and, completely wonderful stories that make you want to yell about it, at the top of your
lungs, from every roof top you can get to! Rearden’s talent is fresh and brings a new face to the world of the paranormal genre.” ~YzhaBella’s BookShelf “Renee Rearden has exploded onto the paranormal fiction scene with this debut novel—Moonlight Bleu! The concepts in this novel are fresh and creative, and I look forward to seeing future developments…from an exciting new author to watch!” ~Digigirl’s Library www.reneerearden.com www.reneereardenblog.blogspot.comwww.twitter.com/ReneeReardenwww.facebook.com/ReneeReardenwww.goodreads.com/ReneeRearden
It's said love can change a person.
Medusa wasn't always a monster...
Medusa is ruled by duty, to her Titan father and the Goddess, Athena. She has no room for the tenderness her warrior guard, Ariston, stirs. When Olympus frees her from service, her heart leads her into the arms of the guard she loves--and the curse as the creature with serpent locks.
Ariston goes to war with a full heart--and dreadful foreboding. He learns too late of the danger Medusa faces. Alone, a Persian blade sends him into the Underworld. But death, curses, nor the wrath of the
Gods will keep him from returning to her.
Poseidon will use Greece's war to get what he wants: Medusa. He does not care that she belongs to another. He does not care that she will be damned. He is a God, an Olympian, and she will be his.
"This tragic and beautiful retelling of one of the world's oldest stories tackles the eternal battle between duty and happiness. Medusa, A Love Story broke my heart then filled in the cracks with joy. Sasha Summers is simply a mesmerizing new talent."
~Stephanie Dray, Author of the critically acclaimed Song of the Nile
Medusa, A Love Story book trailer:
Obviously, this is not my usual genre. However, I did find the book scary, and in some places, just plain unnerving. My review:
The authors make the case that the Chinese are not without flaws. They've made mistakes and major setbacks are inevitable. When you hear the talking heads on television, you think the Chinese are masters of high finance. Red Capitalism makes a strong case they are not.
Although the Chinese growth spurt has been impressive, it won't last forever. They are struggling, building cities that no one lives in, high rises that sit empty. Capital is often mispent.
The one thing the Chinese do have is a well-educated workforce. Though, working for low wages will not last long. Eventually, the Chinese people will demand better for themselves and their families.
I learned a tremendous amount from Red Capitalism. It's a dry, difficult subject, that at times is hard to understand. But if you stick with it, you will surmount the techanical aspects, and eventually reach understanding.
End Review
The ghost cities of China are by themselves creepy. See http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1339536/Ghost-towns-China-Satellite-images-cities-lying-completely-deserted.html
Perhaps there's a reason China is building these cities. Maybe there are working on community planning? I dunno.
Over the last few months there have been rumors of a coup. I haven't seen any evidence of it, yet. Except for the absense of Bo Xitai. http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Latest-News-Wires/2012/0412/China-censors-Bo-Xilai-debate-but-Chinese-work-around-it
And according to the Wall Street Journal http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2012/04/12/mystery-outages-put-china-internet-on-edge/ there's a major glitch in their Internet, with sites such as Baidu going off line.
Considering how fast the Chinese have grown their economy over the last few years, there is bound to be trouble, which is what Red Capitalism is all about. China is, after all, still a totalitarian, communist state. I mean, when you have workers threatening suicide by jumping off buildings, the very workers that make the iPhone you carry around, http://consciouslifenews.com/iphone-xbox-makers-threaten-suicide-china/1123212/ something will happen, sooner, rather than later.
Two of my grandsons are of Chinese descent. China is a mystical country. I want my boys to understand they come from a great culture, rich with historical significance and beauty.
I loved the movie, Journey to the Center of the Earth. It holds a special spot in my DVD rack. It was the first movie I watched as a kid that I sat all the way through. Caves, rocks, and fossils did more for me than Cinderella ever could. When I got the chance to review the uncorrect proof of The Deep Zone by James M. Tabor, I jumped at it. The novel was everything I expected and then some.
An apocalyptic disease has hit our military. Ninety percent of soldiers infected with the bacteria, die. Unanswered questions frighten medical personnel, one of which faces the disease head on, without a level four bio-suit.
Enter Hallie, ex-microbiologist, formerly employed at BARDA, a division of the CDC. Asked to resign, accused of selling secrets, she is now a dive instructor in Florida. At least until the men in black arrive, whisk her away to Washington D.C., and return her to BARDA.
The last project she worked on included an extremophile, found at the depths of one of the largest and strangest caves on earth. This bit of bacteria was the last best hope of a new class of antibiotics. And is the only hope for the bacterium, ACE.
The team is assembled and presented with the option to return to the super cave, where the extremophile was originally found.
The cave, Cueva de Luz, or Cave of Light, is said to possess a life of its own. It inhales, exhales, and the spirit that resides within, can, and will, guide those it wishes to help. Nervous about reentering the cave, Hallie has to rely on her expertise, knowing that even the most experienced cavers have encountered death.
Along with her group, is Bowman, tall, dark, handsome, and ex-CIA agent, he joins forces with Hallie, when one man after the other falls victim to the caves' secret hazards.
As the romantic element, Hallie and Bowman are superb. Both characters are well developed, likable, and interesting. Tabor describes the scenes within the cave with expertise. You can feel and hear the water dripping from the rocks overhead. Envision the acid lake, the narrows, and the monolithic chamber in which the extremophile lives.
You sense the urgency of those above ground, battling the bacteria, with little help from available antibiotics. You feel the horror that comes with the understanding that this disease, created by man, has a ninety percent death rate.
Action packed, romantic, scary, and thrilling, The Deep Zone is one of the best books I have read in quite awhile.
Disclaimer: This book is an uncorrected proof.
Glimmer, over on the Crohn's Forum, shared with me this great receipe for Chocolate Chip cookies. I haven't tried them yet, but will this weekend. I couldn't wait to post, so even if the blog isn't about writing or books, it might get you healthy and satisfy that sweet tooth, too. From Glimmer: Here's the cookie recipe! I'm not sure if all of these ingredients will work for you but you could play around with substitutions as needed. 1 3/4 cups oat flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup brown sugar or splenda brown sugar (or a mix) 1/2 cup sugar or splenda (or a mix) 1/3 cup canola oil or melted margarine 1 tablespoon flax seed meal 1/4 cup soy milk (I think I used vanilla flavored; almond milk probably would work, too) 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup sugar-free chocolate chips, vegan chocolate chips, carob chips, or perhaps raw cacao nibs, such as: http://www.carbsmart.com/minichips.htmlhttp://www.enjoylifefoods.com/chocol...ing/mini-chips ** I used these http://www.sunspire.com/products/vegan-carob-chipshttp://www.navitasnaturals.com/produ...acao-nibs.html1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees 2. Sift together oat flour, baking soda, and salt 3. In a separate bowl, combine the flax meal and soy milk 4. Add sugar, vanilla, and oil and mix until well combined 5. Fold wet ingredients into dry 6. Fold in chocolate chips 7. Drop by tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheet 8. Bake 12-15 minutes until golden 9. Remove from oven and let cool slightly on pan, then remove with a spatula and let cool completely on a cooling rack Enjoy!
I know I say this every week, but dang, I love Fridays. Here's a hand wave to my Crohnie friends. Thanks for dropping by. Like I've said, time and time again, there's no sense being ashamed of such an insidious disease. One thing I have learned, is to keep my stress level at a minimum. So, just know that you are NOT alone in fighting this disease. This week, Crescent Moon has had three more Happy Book Days. So here's a shout-out to: Marnie at: http://www.amazon.com/The-Fae-Dragon-Chronicles-Chosen/dp/1937254496 What a pretty cover! Another shout-out to Aaron Ritchey: http://www.amazon.com/Never-Prayer-Aaron-Michael-Ritchey/dp/1937254410/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1333129687&sr=1-1 Great title! And last, but never least, Berinn: http://www.amazon.com/Knightfall-ebook/dp/B004YEY3K6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2&s=digital-text&qid=1307552559&sr=1-1 Nice cover! Congratulations to all three! If you have a chance, visit Aaaron Ritchey's blog. It'll crack you up: http://aaronmritchey.com/2012/03/29/today-i-do-the-impossible-i-launch-my-book-i-interview-myself-we-are-mighty/ Grave Tells is having a contest for Readers Choice for March 2012. Two Crescent Moon authors are listed, so if you have a chance, please vote! http://gravetells.com/2012/03/27/march-2012-readers-choice-awards-vote-here/Have any of you had an experience with the traveling paperdolls? My granddaughter's teacher sent me a Traveling Katelynn. She's a paperdoll that I've carried around with me all week. Whenever I stop someplace, I take her picture and write up a story line. Now I have this cute little book to send back to Katie's class. (see below) Happy reading!
Today I'm over at: http://read2review.com/2012/03/28/in-interview-with-louann-carroll/Read-to-Review is an awesome site that interviews authors, does book reviews, and give-a-ways. I'm always a little unsettled when doing interviews, even though I'm given plenty of time to answer the questions. I'm haunted by: What do people want to hear? Am I funny? Is it too serious? All that said, I am delighted to be a featured author on their website today. Come on over and join me!
Update: I'm over at Aaron's blog today, http://,aronmritchey.com/2012/03/26/mondays-are-hell-a-taste-of-danger/#comment-939 where a good friend of mine was able to interview Belial, a rather nasty entity who kidnaps Kate in Gemini Rising, Book Two. I'd love to see you there! Reading The Deep Zone by James Tabor. It's an Advanced Readers Copy, but the book will be out in April. It is Journey to the Center of the Earth meets Pandemic. I mean, so far, I just love this book. It has everything from caves to apocalyptic horror. Just give me a hefty bowl of ice cream and I'm set for the afternoon. Check out James' webpage here: http://www.jamesmtabor.com/ On Monday, I'll be at Aaron's place http://aaronmritchey.com/ blogging about Belial, a demon who kidnaps Kate Kelly (Gemini Rising, Book Two). I had so much fun writing it in interview format. Aaron has an awesome website. I encourage you to visit! If you've read Lynn Rush's Wasteland: http://lynnrush.com/the-wasteland-trilogy/wasteland/wasteland-reviews/ head on over to Amazon and leave a review. She's nearing 50 reviews and once she gets there Amazon will recommend her book. While you're here, could you please just click on Networked Blogs. -----> right there guys, and follow me? I get hundreds of hits a day and *cries in hanky* no one follows me. Of course, I have no idea if that matters or not, so I'm just asking... How many people are on the site anyway? Your guess is as good as mine. It's shaping up to be a good weekend. Sun's out, a bit chilly though. Tomorrow is opening day for my grandson's Little League. He just turned four (he was only three a few months ago) yet he can't wait to smack that ball around. Let me tell you, he has quite the throwing arm. Slammed my face yesterday. Thank goodness it was just a tennis ball. So it'll be pizza tomorrow night. Eh, not for me though. I'll have salad. The last time I ate pizza I ended up with a fever of 104. Sicker than a dog. Crohn's is no fun, but I have learned to love salad. Maybe I'll sneak in a diet coke. In other news, pop on over to Romantic Times: http://www.rtbookreviews.com and check out the reviews on Crescent Moon authors. It is so great to be with such an awesome publisher. Kudos to Marlene and Steph. They work their tails off. www.crescentmoon.com. (Kudos to the editors too.) That does it for me this week. Take some time this weekend to relax and enjoy life. We've had some harrowing health issues this week for a loved one and if nothing else, it has reminded me how fragile life is. Happy reading!
Liquid Fear isn't a perfect book. The characters are a little shallow, and the first few chapters left me confused. However, overall, this is a good read. What freaked me out is the take on mind altering drugs.
How far is too far?
When Roland Doyle wakes up with a dead woman in his motel room, the only clue is a mysterious vial of pills bearing the label, Take one every 4 hrs or else.
Ten years before, six people were involved in a secret pharmaceutical trial that left one of them murdered, and five unable to remember what happened. Now, the experiment is continuing. Dr. Sebastian Briggs wants to finish his research into fear response and post-traumatic stress disorder. He's backed by a major drug company, and an ambitious U.S. Senator, but he also has a personal stake in the outcome.
Only by taking the mysterious pills, can the survivors stave off the creeping phobias, and madness that threaten to consume them. But, the pills have an unexpected side effect--the survivors start remembering the terrible acts they perpetrated a decade ago. They are lured back to the Monkey House, the remote facility where the original trials took place, and Briggs has prepared it for their return.
Now they are trapped, they each have only one pill left, and cracks are forming in their civilized veneer. After the pills are gone, there's only one option.
Or else.
I'm almost done with the second book in the series, and I have to say, the next novel is better than the first. I'll post it next week. One last comment, these two books have kept my mind occupied during, what my husband and I call, a bad patch. So a special thank you to Scott, for giving me a few hours of pleasure.
Happy reading!
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