Freebie Friday with Anchor Group! More Than Magic Semester Aboard by Elizabeth Kirke Free all day Friday 8/10/12 ONLY!

 Jump aboard Anchor Group Publishing's Friday Freebie. Check out Elizabeth Kirke's book More than Magic: Semester Aboard. It is a fabulous read for Freebie Friday. Freebie Friday's are sponsored by Anchor Group. And remember, while you're downloading, click the:  

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5.0 out of 5 stars So good I could not put it down. I love reading and I enjoy many different kinds of books, mostly paranormal YA romances. At least lately. The market is flooded with vampire books, werewolf books. Read more

5.0 out of 5 stars Just Crusin I loved this book. I would hope there will be a second book to this one .. I want to know if anything happens with jen and thomas . ts and dani and the others. Read more

5.0 out of 5 stars FAST PACED< VERY WELL WRITTEN I loved this book! It had everything paranormal possible in it!! Vampires, Witches, Werewolves, Mermaids, Fire Elemental, Water Elemental, Wizards, just everything you can think... Read more

Jen is looking forward to spending an entire summer studying abroad on a cruise ship and she knows the experience will change her life. Then she sees something she wasn't supposed to see, something she can't explain. Jen finds herself thrust into a world she never knew existed and her life will change more than she imagined. That is, if she can survive the dangers lurking on the ship.

Download your free copy: HERE.

You can follow Elizabeth Kirke via Facebook, Goodreads, or her Blog.

Stacey Rourke's Novella Coming out in Sept!

Stacey Rourke author of The Gryphon Series, The Conduit and Embrace brings you a novella to be released in September!! Two months before her new release of Sacrifice book three in the series....
So, shall we call The Sidekick Chronicles book 2.5 or teaser mania??? I know Stacey is putting this out in September to hold you over but OMG it's more of like a Nagh Nagh na boo boo here's a taste of what's coming and sucks to be you because you have two more months to wait for more...I can seriously see Stacey now sticking her tongue out at us with her most immature face possible that she could make!!!!
 This novella is meant to inform you of events unfolding in between Embrace and Sacrifice! It, like Stacey's other stories will once again have you laughing out loud, so be warned of where you choose to read this! Trust me, I know...wink, wink, wink.............

Stay tuned for more info and until the next release make sure you catch up with her first two novels The Conduit and Embrace!

The Brown House by Christy Sloat~Review and Giveaway

Book Description

Publication Date: June 5, 2012

Some secrets should never be revealed…

Brylee Branson begrudgingly made the excruciating move with her family from the warm sandy beaches of California to small town living in New Jersey. As if she wasn’t miserable enough, they’ve moved into a creepy old house that everyone in the area claims is haunted. Brylee dismisses the idea of ghosts and hauntings, until she begins to see and hear things that can’t be explained…

Brylee has no choice but to seek the help of new friends to unlock the secrets of this place she now calls home. But some secrets should never be revealed. Can the teens find a way to release the spirits imprisoned within the walls? Or will the curse claim them, too?

My Review

4 Stars....

 Brylee's making a major move with her family and that's not the only life changing event in her life! From day one in their new home something is just not right in the house. Strange noises, doors closing and eerie feelings have Brylee a little on edge, add the girl she meets in the woods whom automatically starts telling her stories of her new home that puts Brylee even more on edge. Ghosts, curses, text messages from a lost friend and a girl who has been missing for awhile now.....can her life turn even more eventful? Oh, yes.....add the cute neighbor boy whom has a few enemies at school, his younger sister who lucky for Brylee just happens to be her new best friend! 

 I really did like the story-line and all the possibilities that were present in this book as well as upcoming possibilities in future books to come in the series. I don't want anyone to think I did not like this book because it's not true I did! I can only hope that the second book in this series embraces it's true potential while filling in a few things that left me wondering in The Brown House and I do plan on reading it once it comes out! Keep reading, don't give up on this series that's for sure! I think my main thing was I could not figure out what caused Brylee to all of a sudden see and speak to ghosts nor how she knew she was talking to one ghost yet had no clue about another?!? (I am being a bit cryptic in this because I don't want to give away whom I am talking about!)

Pick up The Brown House. Give it a shot, I don't think you will regret it.

Buy Links:

Books Buy Links- For now its only Kindle, but next week will be in print. And if we go to smashwords and nook I will get you those links too.

http://www.amazon.com/Brown-House-Visitors-Series-ebook/dp/B0089FV9JY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339211968&sr=8-1

Stalker Links:

http://christysloat.blogspot.com/

https://www.facebook.com/christysloatauthor

http://authorchristysloat.weebly.com/

Twitter- ChristySloat

http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5445209.Christy_Sloat

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14060081-the-brown-house

Trailer:

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRk7itFra4s&feature=player_embedded\

Publishers Website:

http://anchorgrouppublishing.com/

Author Bio:

Author Bio-Christy Sloat is a Southern California native who now lives in New Jersey with her husband and two daughters. She believes that reading is a passion and it should be embraced. If she is not reading or writing she is cooking or spending quality time with her children.She believes in past lives and love that can last lifetimes. She is huge Stephenie Meyer and J.K. Rowling fan. Some of her favorite vacation spots are Maine, Massachusetts and California.

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Author Stacey Rourke of The Gryphon Series.

I don't know about you but I truly believe that what someone is like in person reflects immensely on how they write their books, interact with fans and how successful they may become. If you are a ill mannered and lack respect for others around you then you will have a harder time selling your work. After all Karma is a beeeeeeeeeeeeppppppppppppppppppp..........
 With that said, author Stacey Rourke's fabulous humor shows up in her books, on her fan pages, in her street team's group and yes even one on one talking with her. This post today is to let Stacey know just how much those whom work with her daily on helping to spread the word on her books truly think about her. Each gave a short, few sentences about her (after all we want a blog post, not a book) and her work.
So, without any more delays here we go........

"Stacey, not only are you a fantastic writer of truly wonderful books, you are a genuinely nice person. It doesn't hurt that you're a Michibilly, like me, either. LOL  You worked hard and deserve the praise that you are getting, and YOU ROCK!!!!!!!! JAZZ HANDS!"

~Heather Alexander

"I met Stacey through Facebook a few months ago after being invited to one of her Online Book Events, sonrisa…. From the start she was an Amazing individual. Her kindness shines through, and Stacey brilliance as an Author is beyond compare! I as an Author, finds myself hoping that I may be the Author Stacey is, sonrisa… Stacey brings an Amazing Spirit to all that she comes in contact with no matter the distance, space and tiempo/time….I am truly Blessed and Honored to have come to have Stacey in my life and I pray as an Amiga/Friend for many anos/yrs to come…."

~De Ann Townes Jr

"Stacey Rourke is a very kind and generous woman.She is a fantastic author and I love her books.

  She is a savvy business woman".

~ Lynn Worton

"Stacey is a wonderful writer and person. I may not know her outside Facebook but I still consider her a close friend or one of my really crazy relatives. Just Kidding Stacey I <3 You."

~ Ashley Wood

"I want to begin with, Stacey is an amazing Author, friend and all around person. She makes me laugh with her humor and is so sweet about me bugging the crap out of her LOL. Stacey I feel as though we have known each other for years even though we have never met in person but I am so hoping to one day. Keep on writing and keep on making me laugh You, as I said, are amazing and you made me fall in love with a fictional character LOL. Love you Stacey"

~Crystal Clifton

"Stacey Rourke, was kind enough to add me to the Anchor Group Publishing as an author. Of course I will be a best selling author. LOL She is witty, aggressive and weird things happen to her.  We all laugh and challenge her. We show no mercy. I  am really enjoying being part of the crew. Stacey and Melissa are patient with all of us divas and I really appreciate it. I am glad she is steering the ship. Thanks for letting me join the best ship on the publishing seas."

~Wendy Nystrom

"Stacey Rourke has become a wonderful friend since I have become her admin on her page! I don't know what possessed her to ask me to take on that role and I'm sure she has shook her head on more then one occasion asking herself what on earth she was thinking! I however am glad she did ask me! I have had a blast with our non stop playful bickering, or daily texts and her persistent mission to make sure I am constantly busy with something or another ;). Stacey, you are a true joy to work with, a amazing author and I highly look forward to our next bantering post! Love you, lots!"

~Jennifer Swiger ( me )

This is just a few of those whom have gotten to know her as a person and author! If you have not been introduced to Stacey Rourke the person or author I hope this has given you a glimpse in to her as a person and that it sparks your attention and you at least consider looking into getting to know her as an author! You will not be disappointed! Check out the Gryphon series today!

Buy The Conduit on Amazon Here

Buy Embrace on Amazon Here

 

                Also, available on Barnes and Nobles and Smashwords!

Embrace Blog Tour with Stacey Rouke : Character Interview and Giveaway!

 Today is the final stop in this wonderful blog tour featuring the wonderful books of Stacey Rourke! I just want to thank Stacey for letting me a part of this tour! It's been fun! I will have another post a little later on today as a surprise post for Stacey. So stay tuned! Also, following this wonderful character interview of Grams from The Gryphon series you will find the revamped cover of her first book in the series, The Conduit! There will be a  before and after photo and even a little extra news on what's coming up on this blog!  Also, an amazing giveaway to enter if you have not done so already on another stop!So don't miss ANY of it! With that said, let's get on with the reason you are here to begin with!Time for GRAM'S INTERVIEW!!!

Today we have with us Mrs. Garrett, otherwise known as Grams who is featured in the books The Conduit, Embrace, and the soon to be released Sacrifice. Mrs. Garrett thank you so much for being with us today! Fans of The Gryphon Series have compiled some questions they’d love for you to answer, so let’s get started.

First question, if you could travel in a Time Machine where would you go?

Grams-What the blazes kind of a question is that? What do you think I live in some weird fantasy novel? (Scoffs) Next question.

Moving on then, if you could invite any 5 people to dinner who would you choose?

Grams-George Clooney, Brad Pit, Sean Connery, Robert Downey Jr, and Betty White just so I look young by comparison. 

If you were stranded on a desert island what would you want with you?

Grams-Please see answer to the previous question.

You’re constantly surrounded by people with amazing abilities. If you could have any superpower which would you choose?

Grams-Hmmm…that’s a tricky one. Celeste is crazy strong, but it’d be fun to fly like Kendall. Not sure I’d like turning into a lion, that just looks painful when it happens to Gabe. I guess now that I think about it I’d kind of like to have Celeste’s friend Rowan’s mind control ability. Imagine the fun you could have with that. Oddly enough it makes me think of George Clooney again…

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?

Grams-Anything with chocolate in it, on it, or covering it.

Do you have a favorite breakfast food?

Grams-What’s with all the food questions? You buying me lunch after this? But to answer your question—honey, I’m southern. They’ll kick me out of the great state of Tennessee if I don’t answer biscuits and gravy.

Do you have a theme song?

Grams-Hell on Heels by the Pistol Annie’s. That’s me alright!

What is your favorite Quote?

Grams-“The life of a superhero. Glamorous, no?” This really clever writer came up with that, but her name escapes me.

When you were little, what did you want to be when you "grew up"?

Grams-Happy, which is a goal I achieve almost every day.

Last question, if a movie was made about your life, who would you want to play you and why?

Grams-Michelle Pfeiffer, I think there’s a resemblance. Don’t you see it?

Well that’s all the time we have for today!

Grams-Oh, that was just rude.

Thanks again to Mrs. Garrett—Grams—for joining us! And a thank you to all of you for sending in your questions! Find out 

New versus the old....... Stacey decided it was time to step up her cover to The Conduit seeing she raised the bar so much higher in cover standards with her second book in the series Embrace and her upcoming third book Sacrifice! So, in order for them to all tie in together in a way we have the new cover! Personally, I love the new cover! I can't wait to get it in print and on my bookshelf! The cover represent's Celeste's inner Gryphon and how it's been a shadow of her for longer then she realizes and not must learn how to make the two, one! 

V.s

                                         BEFORE                                                   AFTER

Now, time for the giveaway!!! But, stay tuned! We also have a cover reveal coming up of Stacey Rourkes new Novella in the series to tie in the happenings that have occurred in between Embrace and Sacrifice....oh yes, the cliff hanger that it  will leave you with! Bwa-ha-ha! 

Stacey Rourke brings us The Gryphon Series.  She lives in Michigan with
 her husband, two beautiful daughters, and two giant, drooly dogs.  She holds a Bachelors in Business Administration and is currently hard at work on the continuations of her hilarious, action-packed adventure series, as well as other literary projects. 

Follow Stacey

http://www.facebook.com/staceyrourkeauthor

http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5309409.Stacey_Rourke

https://twitter.com/Rourkewrites

http://www.staceyrourke.com/

http://www.diaryofasemi-crazyauthor.blogspot.com/

Buy Links for Embrace

http://www.amazon.com/Embrace-The-Gryphon-Series-ebook/dp/B0080GLL5Y/ref=as_li_tf_mfw?&linkCode=wey&tag=phenoparanrev-20

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/embrace-gryphon-series-book-2-stacey-rourke/1112134874?ean=2940044697713

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/170451

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How true is this?!?!?

I don't even need to really write about this! We all know it's true and the picture says it all! BWA HA HA

Another Freebie Friday from Anchor Group! Today only Embrace(book 2 in the Gryphon Series) by Stacey Rourke is free from Amazon!

 Jump aboard Anchor Group Publishing's Friday Freebie. Check out Stacey Rourke's book Embrace. It is a fabulous read for Freebie Friday. Freebie Friday's are sponsored by Anchor Group. And remember, while you're downloading, click the:  

Each like, tag, or review helps the author out. Your small chance to pay it forward. Happy reading!

Fifty-one 5 star reviews:

“I can't wait to read the next book in the series which will be out November 2012. ”Leslie D.  |  31 reviewers made a similar statement

“It is such a great continuance from The Conduit with new added characters and no lack of humor. ”Crystal Clifton  |  24 reviewers made a similar statement

“There is plenty of adventure and twists and turns to keep the reader on their feet...and not wanting to put the book down. ”Melissa R  |  19 reviewers made a similar statementSynopsis:Whether she likes it or not, eighteen year old Celeste Garrett has come to terms with being the Chosen One. She knew having a “normal life” would be tricky, between intense training sessions and epic demonic battles, but she didn’t know at what cost it would come. That is, until a dear friend is harmed by the malicious forces hunting her. Now, she’d like nothing more than to retreat into a hermit lifestyle to prevent anyone else from getting hurt. But startling revelations, amazing new abilities, and mortifying moments in front of insanely hot guys won’t allow time for that. Soon, Celeste finds herself surrounded by darkness and wondering who she can trust—if anyone. Download your free copy HERE!You can follow Stacey Rourke via Facebook, Twitter, or Goodreads.