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Monday, June 24, 2013

Kindle Free Book Blitz & Review - Witch Weigh by Caroline Mickelson (Bewitching Book Tour)

About the Author:

Caroline Mickelson loves her family and loves to write. She also loves a good adventure, among her favorites thus far were attending graduate school in a Scottish castle, riding a camel around the Pyramids in Giza, and taking a best-in-a-lifetime road trip to Graceland. Caroline lives in the American southwest with her husband and their four children, affectionately known as The Miracles.

www.carolinemickelson.com

https://www.goodreads.com/CarolineM67

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Witch Weigh
Caroline Mickelson

Genre: Paranormal Romantic Comedy

Publisher: Bon Accord Press

Date of Publication: April 24, 2012

ISBN: 0985129646

ASIN: B007X7CY5W

Number of pages: 155

Word Count: 29K Words

Cover Artist: Derek Murphy

Amazon

Book Description:

Tessa Von Hellengaard is a real witch. Magical spells aside, she’s snarky and selfish, and the other witches in her silent spell coven are fed up with her. Their plan to reform Tessa involves taking away her magic, saddling her with one hundred extra pounds, and sending her to a weight loss spa.

For good measure they call in Liam Kennedy, a charming and sexy fairy godfather, to teach her some manners. Desperate to regain her magic and determined to shed the weight, Tessa soon realizes that protecting her heart from Liam will prove to be her greatest challenge.

My Thoughts:

Perfect title...Check! Perfect Characters...Check! Perfect plot...Check!!

I LOVED IT!

Tessa has attitude and is a bit spoiled, you have to love her. Liam is strong, charming, and I'd love him for a fairy Godfather...

Anyday!

When Tessa has to learn life lessons before she can gain her seat at the United Paranormal Council, she is really taken to the edge of her limits, and patience. Especially when she is thrown into a retreat to lose a hundred extra pounds that she never had before. Will she be able to shed the weight or be stuck with the extra baggage for the rest of her life....without her magic or the council seat?

Mickelson did a beautiful job drawing the reader in, keeping you engaged and turning the pages to the end. This book was right up my alley, starting off with a great action scene and keeping up a pace to be able to read in one sitting.

It was a short read but not missing detail that had you wondering or wanting more information, and it ended with great finesse for such a short read. I would highly recommend this read to any paranormal lover, you're going to love it.

I give Witch Weigh...

Excerpt:

“Hey, lady, anyone ever tell you you’re a real witch?”

“More times than you can imagine.” Contessa Von Hellengaard, Tessa to her few friends and many enemies alike, eyed the obstinate construction worker who blocked the path of her sleek black Mercedes.

She wondered how this mere mortal would like being turned into a fluffy skunk. Her fingers itched to work their magic, but she kept them gripped on the steering wheel. She was already in enough trouble with the Upper Hallows Witch Council without casting what they would consider another unnecessary spell. If she was detained any longer she’d be late for her meeting with said council. Tessa knew they were already ticked off enough without her adding another infraction to their precious list.

She leaned out the window. “Remove your overfed self from my way immediately. I need to use this road and I don’t have time for your ridiculous detour.”

“Guess you should’ve used your broomstick then because there ain’t no way I’m letting your car get through here.” He crossed his beefy arms over his chest.

He seemed altogether too amused with his juvenile humor for Tessa’s liking. Broomstick indeed. She revved the motor to let him know she meant business.

He couldn’t say he hadn’t been warned.

She pushed up her black lace sleeves and pointed to the orange and white barricade. “Last warning. Remove yourself and that thing from my way.”

He laughed at her. Laughed. At her.

She narrowed her eyes. This sorry excuse for a government employee was not going to make her late for her meeting. Removing him from her path, she decided, was a very necessary act indeed. She could make the council members understand. But only if she got there on time.

With the tip of her red lacquered fingernail she traced a circle in her palm, silently reciting the spell that would get her what she wanted. A small, satisfied smile tugged at her lips as the man in front of her began to levitate. She stroked her index finger sideways to help direct his ascension. His shocked expression and angry torrent of curse words bothered her not at all. He continued to fuss and kick even after he was hooked on to the high crane by the back of his overalls. At over forty feet above the ground she could barely make out his foul words.

Tessa flicked her finger across her palm with one last quick swipe and waited while the barricade went flying to the side of the road and crashed on a pile of rocks.

She waved farewell to the construction worker as she slipped her Mercedes into drive. The fool would be wise to quit struggling or he’d soon have a painful wedgie.

Silly mortal. He had no reason to panic. Someone would be along to get him down. Eventually.

What Are You Waiting For?

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Monday, February 6, 2012

Today Only - Book Blitz with Aaron Drew - Light Under the House

Join the Blitz!

For TODAY ONLY, when you purchase Light Under the House by Aaron Drew for just $.99 onAmazon.com, with your proof of purchase, Aaron will gift you another book of your choice valued at the same price of $.99, (exluding Erotica). That's 2 books for the price of 1! So jump on the bandwagon and go get yourself some awesome books!

Send Proof of Purchase to bkwalkerbooks@comcast.net with your Amazon receipt and the book of your choice (title and link) and preferred email. Once it's been verified, Aaron will gift you your book and send you a personal note of thanks.

I think I heard somewhere that life is pain. I beg to differ. Life is the ability to survive the pain.
When I began my journey into creating my novel Light Under the House, I only had a germ of a plot and not much else. I was a college drop out at the time and didn't have much going for me. I had also sown a lot of seeds into endeavors that turned out to be useless. I had a mountain of wasted opportunity and regrets piled up. I wasn't a trained expert in any field. What did I know? Then again, I did know a few things I knew about rejection. I knew about the loss of friendship. I knew about living with frustration, anger, and fear. I knew those things. I knew I had a story to tell.

So I asked myself, what does it look like to overcome the wounds I've been dealt? What does it look likeil and come back again? What does faith in action look like? As I started to ask myself these questions, the novel grew and so did I. In the process I learned some key things:

If you want to challenge the reader, you have to challenge yourself. Light Under the House is a novel about character. I knew I wanted to be better. A better brother, son, friend, a better man. If I didn't find it challenging, I was certain no one else would.

Don't be afraid to be open and generous. I've learned not be afraid to talk about issues through my story and its characters that are personal me and my struggles. Our scars are just proof that we're still alive; we can show them.

Everyone has a strength; let yours shine. Don't get me wrong; it's not all pain. I've lived a very blessed life. While it was true that I didn't have any technical expertise, I did have life experience. By the time fifteen I had lived in numerous places in the U.S. and abroad. I had been around the world. I had diverse experiences to draw upon in dealing with people and life. It also helped to hone a unique perspective. What are your strengths?

So can the worst of times make for the best of lines? I think it can. If not, I'm sure I'll survive it.

Aaron L might be a newcomer to the creation of fiction but is not one when it comes to the arts and all things creative. Growing up in places from Seattle to South Africa, he spent a lot of his time drawing. Aaron always knew that his future lay in a creative field. In 2010, he graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in graphic design. Although the usual application of this degree is in the creation of different types of art and design, Aaron chose instead to focus his creative skills on the task of storytelling. He lives near Chicago, Illinois.

http://www.amazon.com/Light-Under-the-House-ebook/dp/B0060C2O92

Aaron L
kuumbacandle@hotmail.com
Creator of the upcoming book "The Light Under the House"

Aaron L might be a newcomer to the creation of fiction but is not one when it comes to the arts and all things creative. Growing up in places from Seattle to South Africa, he spent a lot of his time drawing. Aaron always knew that his future lay in a creative field. In 2010, he graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in graphic design. Although the usual application of this degree is in the creation of different types of art and design, Aaron chose instead to focus his creative skills on the task of storytelling. He lives near Chicago, Illinois.

See his website at www.lightunderthehouse.com

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Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Pandora's Box Book Blitz & Giveaway with Katie Salidas! Yay release day is finally here!

Welcome to the Kick-off of Pandora's Book Blitz. We are so happy to have Katie back with us and even more excited about her new release, Pandora's Box. Katie will be making an appearance at over 20 blogs today, with various giveaways along the way. You will have several chances to win an e-copy of Pandora's Box, and by leaving a comment at each blog for Katie, you will be entered into the Grand Prize Drawing for a Signed Print Copy of Pandora's Box. After you visit and comment at each stop, just drop me an email to bkwalkerbooks@comcast.net with "Pandora's Box Blitz" in the subject line, and let me know your username you used to comment with and that you commented at each pit stop. That's it and you're in! Remember, you only have today, July 12, to get your comments in to enter all giveaways, by tomorrow this blitz party will be over. You will find her schedule below with a link for each pit stop. Each blog will either have the schedule posted, or a link for you to come back here to move on to the next stop. I hope you enjoy your journey as much as we have enjoyed putting it together.

A special thank you to all of the hosts participating in this blitz, taking time to review, interview, and put together guest posts for our enjoyment. Let the party begin!

Let's meet Katie:

I am Super Mom!

Endowed with special powers and abilities, beyond those of mortal women, I can get the munchkin off to gymnastics, cheerleading, Girl Scouts, and swim lessons. I can put hot food on the table for dinner while assisting with homework, baths, and bedtime… And, I still find time to keep the hubby happy (nudge nudge wink wink). I can do all of this and still have time to write my novels.

Sorry… I can’t even write that with a straight face.

Lies all lies.

Here’s the reality. I’m a sleep-deprived, overworked, mom who just doesn’t know the meaning of the word balance. I try so hard to do it all, (be super mom, wife, & author) and at the end of the day I fall face forward into the couch.

Yes, you read that right, I tend to sleep on the couch. It’s a point of frustration for my hubby and a thing of comedy for my daughter. Imagine waking up to your little child yelling, “Mom slept on the couch again!!!”
Because being supermom (or trying to) means a lot of time devoted to family, writing is often done when said family is peacefully snoozing away. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve fallen asleep with my laptop, on the couch. It just happens. Then, bright and early at 7am either my hubby (on his way to work) or my daughter (getting ready for school) wakes me up.

Writing is my passion. It’s a part of me. More than just a hobby, it’s a compulsion. I have to do it. If I don’t do at least one writing related thing each day I get cranky.

Hopefully, my passion can be your entertainment!

Over the last two years I have written and published (via my publishing company, Rising Sign Books):

BK: How does it feel to have published your 3rd book in the Immortalis Series?

KS: Thrilling. When I started writing this series, I did not expect it to keep going. But as I finished one book, another idea would pop into my head. Then another, and another. These characters have become so real to me. They have their own lives and telling their stories is so much fun.

BK: What is it like in a day of writing for Katie Salidas?

KS: Every day is different. And forget about scheduling anything. Anytime I try to plan something, it falls apart. LoL. For the most part my life is like my writing, I’m a pantser. I do everything by the seat of my pants. LoL. When my daughter is in school, I try to squeeze in any writing time that I can. When she is in bed, the same applies. But when she is home, or when my hubby is home, it’s all about the family. Needless to say, especially this summer, while they are both home, I have not gotten much writing work done. LoL.

BK: Do you have any quirks while you write? A song playlist or a must have?

KS: Not a specific playlist. I have a collection of songs that I know by heart. I can’t listen to new music when I write. It’s just too distracting. I’m a bit ADD and will try to learn the lyrics of any new song. Weird, I know. Anyway, for writing, I have to have older music. Songs I know and don’t have to pay such close attention to. That way I can “feel” the mood of the music and allow that to help me get into the writing mood. I hope that makes sense. Basically, I like hard rock for action scenes, and softer more melodic pieces for romantic scenes. As for general music taste… I’m very eclectic!

BK: Who would you say is your favorite character out of all 3 books published so far?

KS: I truly love the Nicholas character. He Is just so much fun to write because his is aggressive, argumentative, annoying, and often mean, but… he’s a good guy. He’s the guy you want on your side in a fight. Characters like that, the ones you love to hate, are my favorite!

BK: We often see movie stars in our minds as our characters develop. Who do you see playing your characters and why?

KS: Oh I’ve done this a few times and it is so much fun to play this game. The last time I played “the Hollywood game,” on facebook, with the fans, we came up with this list:

Marguerite Moreau - Alyssa

Alex O'Loughlin – Lysander

Eric Bana – Nicholas

Keira Knightley – Fallon

Vinnie Jones – Santino

BK: Out of all 3 books, which was your favorite to write and why?

KS: It’s so hard to pick a favorite. Seriously, it’s like choosing a favorite kid. The way I always say it is this, My favorite is always the one I am working on. So for now, book 4 is my favorite.

BK: How did this series come into play? What made you decide to make it a series at all?

KS: Really, the story decided it would be a series. I wrote the original, Immortalis thinking it would be a standalone book. But while writing it, I had ideas for Hunters and Prey. Then, as I wrote Hunters & Prey I had ideas for Pandora. It really made a series out of itself.

BK: Character development is often a major process for any writer. What is your process for developing your characters?

KS: I like to really make sure I know each characters history. Beyond just building a complete character with it, I love to weave that history into the story and make it a part of the plot. In Immortalis Carpe Noctem, you learn Lysander’s history, along with Alyssa’s. As the series progresses, more of the side characters histories come out. You see how everything comes together and how and why certain supernatural creatures are the way they are. Some of those history lessons you get are the clues to what comes next.

BK: What does the future hold for the Immortalis Series and for Katie Salidas?

KS: The sky is the limit. As long as Alyssa continues to stumble through immortality, I’ll keep writing her story. I would love it to have the longevity of other popular vampire series out there.

BK: Where can readers find out more about your work?

KS: If you want to check out my work, you can find me at

http://www.katiesalidas.com

Immortalis Carpe Noctem (Book 1)

Becoming a vampire is easy. Living with the condition... that's the hard part.

Bleeding to death after brutal mugging, twenty-five year old Alyssa is rescued by the most unlikely hero: the handsome and aloof vampire, Lysander.

His gift of immortal blood initiates Alyssa into a frightening, eternally dark world filled with: bloodlust, religious fanaticism, and thousand-year old vendettas.

With Lysander as her guide, Alyssa will have to learn what it takes to survive in the immortal world. She'll have to find the strength to accept her new reality and carpe noctem; or give in, and submit to final death.

Hunters & Prey (Book 2)

Becoming a vampire saved Alyssa from death, but the price was high: the loss of everything and everyone attached to her mortal life. She’s still learning to cope when a surprise confrontation with Santino Vitale, the Acta Sanctorum’s most fearsome hunter, sends her fleeing back to the world she once knew, and Fallon, the friend she’s missed more than anything.

Alyssa breaks vampire law by revealing her new, true self to her old friend, a fact which causes strong division in the group that should support her most: her clan.

Pandora’s Box (Book 3)

After a few months as a vampire, Alyssa thought she’d learned all she needed to know about the supernatural world. But her confidence is shattered by the delivery of a mysterious package – a Pandora’s Box.

Seemingly innocuous, the box is in reality an ancient prison, generated by a magic more powerful than anyone in her clan has ever known. But what manner of evil could need such force to contain it?

When the box is opened, the sinister creature within is released, and only supernatural blood will satiate its thirst. The clan soon learns how it feels when the hunter becomes the hunted.

Powerless against the ancient evil, the clan flees Las Vegas for Boston, with only a slim hope for salvation. Could Lysander’s old journals hold the key? And what if they don’t?

And how welcome will they be in a city run by a whole different kind of supernatural being?

Werewolves…

To purchase the Immortalis books (In print and ebook):

Amazon USA

http://www.amazon.com/Katie-Salidas/e/B003APXXWO/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1

Amazon UK

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Katie-Salidas/e/B003APXXWO/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1

Amazon DE (Germany)

http://www.amazon.co.de/Katie-Salidas/e/B003APXXWO/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1

Barnes & Noble

http://productsearch.barnesandnoble.com/search/results.aspx?WRD=katie+salidas&page=index&prod=univ&choice=allproducts&query=katie+salidas&flag=False&pos=-1&box=katie+salida&ugrp=2

Smashwords

http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/KatieSalidas

Thank you so much Katie for taking time to chat with us today. I am so excited for the release of Pandora's Box! I wish you the best of luck in the future.

Thanks for having me here BK. It was a blast, as always! I just love visiting with you!!!

Seemingly innocuous, the box is in reality an ancient prison, generated by a magic more powerful than anyone in her clan has ever known. But what manner of evil could need such force to contain it?

When the box is opened, the sinister creature within is released, and only supernatural blood will satiate its thirst. The clan soon learns how it feels when the hunter becomes the hunted.

Powerless against the ancient evil, the clan flees Las Vegas for Boston, with only a slim hope for salvation. Could Lysander’s old journals hold the key? And what if they don’t?

And how welcome will they be in a city run by a whole different kind of supernatural being?

Werewolves…