Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Book Tour: Broken Tales and Mermaid Wings (The Strange and Lovely Anthology) by Stephanie Fowers

Today I get to feature Book #9 in this fantastic anthology that I have been having a blast sharing with you all! First, a little about the amazing lady behind this contribution to this fantastic anthology!

Author Bio:

Stephanie Fowers loves bringing stories to life, and depending on her latest madcap ideas will do it through written word, song, and/ or film. She absolutely adores Bollywood and bonnet movies; i.e., BBC (which she supposes includes non-bonnet movies Sherlock and Dr. Who). Presently, she lives in Salt Lake where she's living the life of the starving artist. This summer, she will do the reading of her musical, "The Raven" with the talented composer, Hilary Hornberger. She also expects to film some shorts with Triad Film Productions. Stephanie plans to bring more of her novels out to greet the light of day. Be sure to watch for her upcoming books, including YA fantasy, science fiction, mysteries, a compilation of short twisted fairy tales, and more--many more--romantic comedies. May the adventures begin.

Author Social Media links

https://www.facebook.com/StephanieFowers?ref=hl
https://twitter.com/Stephaniefowers
stephaniefowersbooks.com
http://www.amazon.com/Stephanie-Fowers/e/B001K88QZW/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1416280957&sr=8-2-ent 


Now for a bit about Stephanie's part in the Strange and Lovely Anthology, Broken Tales and Mermaid Wings. Here is her book blurb:


When a fish and bird fall in love, where will they live? A mermaid and an angel are about to find out in this romantic tale of sweet and forbidden love.
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Inspiring, right!!?! It makes me think of that line in Ever After: A Cinderella Story, when Da Vinci rescues Danielle from the food cellar. She says something along the lines of "A bird may love a fish, signor, but where would they live?" and then Da Vinci makes that tummy curling-ly perfect come-back, "Then I shall make you wings!" EEEEEEK!!! One of my all time favorites! I love her entrance into the ball with those STUNNING butterfly wings, I'm still dreaming of the day I can be a butterfly at a masquerade ball. *sigh* 
Can't wait until I can start reading this anthology!

Grab your copy here:

Not sure yet? Check out this SNIPPET!!!


He held her close, running his hands through her strange hair. The birds behind her shoulder dipped down into the waves to feed on the fish. Was that what he was? A predator? More birds dove down, feasting on their morning meal. The water sparkled, and he caught a speckle of white in the distance behind the furiously flapping forms—not quite clouds, but masts. Fishing boats. They broke over the horizon, their flags hauntingly familiar. These were his people. A deep thickness filled his throat so that he couldn’t breathe. They had come for him, and he spied one body after another shoot into the air carried up by mighty wings. Now that the bird men were close to the island, they didn’t fear Storm Brother.

Matiu pushed Areta behind him to shield her from their sight, but it was too late. They were close enough to recognize the coral color of her hair and know what she was. The bird men’s hate was strong and they wouldn’t hesitate to kill her. 

 Tour Schedule

January 18
Book 7:
Dark Night by Christine Fonseca
January 19
Book 8:
My Big Hairy Romance by Jennifer Bryce
January 20
Book 9:
Broken Tales and Mermaid Wings by Stephanie Fowers
January 21
Book 7-9:
Dark Night, My Big Hairy Romance, and Broken Tales and Mermaid Wings
January 22
Book 10:
Dark To Dust by M. Leigh Marrott
January 23
Book 1-10 (Full Anthology)


Monday, January 19, 2015

Book Tour: My Big Hairy Romance (The Strange and Lovely Anthology) by Jennifer Bryce

Jennifer is at it again!!! I recently got to share with you her debut novel, Haley's Song, and now I get to feature her part in the Strange and Lovely Anthology, My Big Hairy Romance. Jennifer is a good friend of mine, and we used to be in the same writing group! I've even beta read one of her other manuscripts that I'm hoping will be published VERY VERY VERY SOON!!! She is a fabulous writer, so I hope you all grab your copy of this anthology today!!!

About The Author


Jennifer has a brain that is never quiet (even in her sleep), she uses writing as an escape to be and do anything she can create. Plotting is her favorite thing to do in her down time. Raised in southern Arizona, she was influenced by being raised a cop’s daughter (plenty of teenage angst material there), Mexican food, and the old West. She is a busy mother to three rambunctious boys, married to her amazing cowboy, a full-time nursing student, and desperately needs a long vacation. Her biggest fear in life is to be completely mediocre.

·      Author Social Media links

Twitter: @JenniferBryce1






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The book blurb for My Big Hairy Romance



What is smelly, rocks the forest, and is hairy all over? Romance of course! They say love comes when you least expect it. Well Hannah didn’t expect to find it in the middle of the forest, and to top it all off falling hard for the preppy hunk Jake.



Now for a snippet to give you a taste of this awesomeness!!!

Whatever was in the concealment of the dark foliage followed Jake and Hannah step for step. Although she was a bit nervous about the creature in the forest a few feet away, she did her best to hide it. Grandpa always said that predators could smell fear and it was best not to run and give them a chase. So she did what Grandpa would do—she sang. But the only song that she could think of was “I’m All Out of Love”, because that was what Dad sang at the top of his lungs when he drove down the road because the Air Supply tape was permanently stuck into the deck of his old Chevy.

“Are you singing Air Supply?” Jake whispered.

“Yeah, I hear the big guy of the forest likes the oldies.”

That was enough incentive for Jake to join in and sing along.


Book Tour Schedule


January 18

Book 7:
Dark Night by Christine Fonseca

January 19

Book 8:
My Big Hairy Romance by Jennifer Bryce

January 20

Book 9:
Broken Tales and Mermaid Wings by Stephanie Fowers

January 21

Book 7-9
Dark Night, My Big Hairy Romance, and Broken Tales and Mermaid Wings

January 22

Book10:
Dark to Dust by M. Leigh Marrott

January 23

Book 1-10
The Strange and Lovely Anthology

Sunday, January 18, 2015

Book Tour: Dark Night (Strange and Lovely Anthology) by Christine Fonseca

Today, I get the pleasure of highlighting the fabulous Christine Fonseca who wrote Dark Night, of the Strange and Lovely Anthology! It's the beginning of her newest series, and promised to be SUPER EXCITING!!! Check out the snippet I posted below!




Author Bio:

Christine Fonseca is an acclaimed and award-winning author of nonfiction and young adult novels dedicated to helping children and adults find their unique voice in the world. When she isn’t crafting new worlds and new stories, she can be found sipping too many skinny vanilla lattes at her local coffee house. Find out more about Christine or her books at http://christinefonseca.com



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Book Blurb:


Seeing demons and angels was never what he wanted. Protecting humanity from dark forces was never his goal. Sometimes you don’t get what you want. Sometimes you get so much more. Dark Night, a new Requiem short and the beginnings of a new series by Christine Fonseca

Snippet:

"The train to Manhattan is crowded as tourists and residents escape the frigid cold, unexpected this time of year. I stare straight ahead, barely aware of the people around me. Part of me realizes my detachment is risky. I’m walking with the demons now, no longer on my quiet little island, behind my tall walls, hidden away from the world. I don’t care. I just want to find Lorelei and Ellie and get them home. Keep them safe.

The thoughts solicit an old anger. Why are we destined to protect humanity? Why must we know about the monsters? Why do dark forces continually hunt us? The questions repeat and expand, until nothing but unanswered words fill my mind.

I don’t notice the train pull to a stop in between train stations, or the demons that crawl along the glass, unseen by human eyes. Lost to myself, I see nothing until a cry forces my attention."


Book Tour Schedule

January 10

Book 1:
Huntress by Amber Argyle

January 11

Book 2:
My Fair Assassin by C. J. Anaya

January 12

Book 3:
School Spirit by Jennifer Griffith

January 13

Books 1-3
Huntress, My Fair Assassin, and School Spirit

January 14

Book 4:
The Descension by Cindy M Hogan

January 15

Book 5:
The Crazies Got Me by Rebecca Gage

January 16

Book 6:
Mind Warp by Jennie James

January 17

Books 4-6
The Descension, The Crazies Got Me, and Mind Warp

January 18

Book 7:
Dark Night by Christine Fonseca

January 19

Book 8:
My Big Hairy Romance by Jennifer Bryce

January 20

Book 9:
Broken Tales and Mermaid Wings by Stephanie Fowers

January 21

Book 7-9
Dark Night, My Big Hairy Romance, and Broken Tales and Mermaid Wings

January 22

Book10:
Dark to Dust by M. Leigh Marrott

January 23

Book 1-10
The Strange and Lovely Anthology