FRIDAY FEATURE

Congratulations to Savannah Morgan

 on the release of

LIES

Amara Davis is running for her life, powerless to prove her innocence or her sanity. After escaping her incarceration she found a safe haven in an abandoned cabin in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. For nearly two years she has led a quiet life in the small Oregon town. The signs are telling her there is change coming, but she doesn’t know which path will take her to freedom.

Purchase link:

https://www.amazon.com/Lies-Sapphire-Springs-Savannah-Morgan-ebook/dp/B01LLXZEEG

LIES is the third in Savannah's Sapphire Springs collection. Links for DREAMS and SECRETS, the first two in the series, are below.

DREAMS :

 https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Sapphire-Springs-Savannah-Morgan-ebook/dp/B00GO3TNPA

SECRETS:

https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Sapphire-Springs-Savannah-Morgan-ebook/dp/B00RY4G6AI

For all things Savannah, check out her blog.

http://savannahsthoughtgarden.blogspot.com/

THURSDAY TREASURE

Every now and then, I come across something that captures my heart. Sophia's Perspective is the most recent find. The beauty of the photos and words on this page speak to my love of nature and the belief that we must care for the planet we call home. 

Please check out Sophia's posts at this link.

https://www.facebook.com/sophiasperspective/?fref=ts

You can also find her at:

http://sophiasperspective.com/

MONDAY MUSINGS

Today's post features the multi-talented Julie Nicholls and her new book, Dragon Moon, which is up for nomination in the Kindle Scout program. Follow the link and read the first 5k, and if you think this is a book you'd like to read, click "nominate". If accepted, you will receive a free copy.

https://kindlescout.amazon.com/p/28UY3TSTYZACT

DRAGON MOON – Young Adult Fantasy

Synopsis

I’m nineteen and wish I had a clue about my future. Instead of my own bed, this morning I woke in the strange land of Lur Neval. My name is Scarlett, but the Nevalese call me Dragon Mage. Seems it’s my job to preserve the all-important dragons and oh, while I’m here, bring peace to the warring clans. Piece of cake if I can outwit Madoc, the manipulative, evil seer who wants every dragon destroyed. Whatever it takes, I’m here to fulfill my destiny under the light of the Dragon Moon.

The best of luck, Julie.

~*~*~*~*NEW RELEASE*~*~*~*~

CHICANERY

by

Barbara Chioffi

Synopsis 

What finds you in the night?

CHICANERY is a collection of eight horror tales, each with a little bit of deceit and enough of the macabre to have you looking over your shoulder.  

Who knows what awaits us as we go about our daily lives, unaware of what exists alongside us. In these tales, you will find a bit of betrayal, a snippet or two of terror, and a lot of comeuppance. Oh, and a good dose of helpful spirits.

Available at

https://www.amazon.com/Chicanery-Barbara-Chioffi-ebook/dp/B01LW31IFE

MADCAP MONDAY

Vote for Dragon Moon by Julie Nicholls in the Kindle Scout program. Info below.

DRAGON MOON-Young Adult Fantasy

Dragon Moon has been accepted in to Amazon's Kindle Scout program. What's this, I hear you ask. It's a program to help Indie authors get a publishing contract for a book. Dragon Moon has 30 days to create an impression on the reviewers at Amazon...and it needs nominations.

FACT:
IF Dragon Moon is successful, EVERYONE who nominated the book, WILL receive it FREE direct from Amazon.
You have nothing to lose, you'll get a free book and you could make an indie author extremely happy!

Here's the Link... https://kindlescout.amazon.com/p/28UY3TSTYZACT

SYNOPSIS

I’m nineteen and wish I had a clue about my future. Instead of my own bed, this morning I woke in the strange land of Lur Neval. My name is Scarlett, but the Nevalese call me Dragon Mage. Seems it’s my job to preserve the all-important dragons and oh, while I’m here, bring peace to the warring clans. Piece of cake if I can outwit Madoc, the manipulative, evil seer who wants every dragon destroyed. Whatever it takes, I’m here to fulfill my destiny under the light of the Dragon Moon.

NOTE:  Julie is a graphic designer as well as being a dynamite author. She has done all my book covers as well as covers, banners, etc. for many other authors. For quality and affordable work, check out her website.

https://www.facebook.com/WallpapersArtworkAndFanArt/?fref=ts

WELCOME TO WORDY WEDNESDAY

I'll be sharing my blog today with Wanda Luthman. Welcome and take it away. :)

Join us in celebrating the release of Little Birdie Grows Up

Little Birdie Grows Up is a picture book about a fuzzy little blue bird that yearns to fly up in the big blue sky. His Mama encourages him and he tries his best. He is charming and sweet and the illustrations are delightful.

About the author

Wanda published her first children's book, The Lilac Princess, in 2014. Next came her wonderful tale of Tad, in A Turtles Magical Adventure published, March 2016.

Wanda Luthman has her Masters of Arts in both Mental Health Counseling and Guidance Counseling from Rollins College located in beautiful Winter Park, Florida. She worked at a local Community Mental Health Center for 10 years before transferring to the Public School System as a Guidance Counselor. She’s worked at a High School for the past 18 years. She has also been an Adjunct Professor at the local Community College and worked with teens who had lost a loved one through Hospice. She has always loved reading and writing and wrote many books and poems as a child growing up in Missouri. She presently resides in Brevard County Florida with her husband of 21 years and 2 dogs. Her daughter is away at college, like Little Birdie, she has left the nest.

From the Author

“I want to inspire young children to be the best people they can be. If I can capture children's imaginations and entertain them, they'll catch the underlying positive character message in each of my books.”

Website/blog   https://wandaluthman.wordpress.com

Facebook fan page  https://www.facebook.com/wluthman/

Twitter  https://twitter.com/wandalu64

 Quotes from reviews

“Wanda Luthman does a very good job with this book. Lots of colorful pictures. Lots of rhyming that small children could quickly learn. Highly recommend this book for children ages one to five.”

“Although “Little Birdie grows up” is written for very young children, who cannot fail to be immediately and deeply attracted to Bryce Westervelt’s vivid pictorial narrative, it is a book which most likely will also engage genuine adult interest.”

“This was the first picture rhyming book I have read and the first time a book has made me cry - but a good cry. Little Birdie Grows up is such a beautiful story.”

Where to find Little Birdie Grows Up

Ebook        https://www.amazon.com/Little-Birdie-Grows-Wanda-Luthman-ebook/dp/B01I08WY7A/

Hardback  https://www.amazon.com/Little-Birdie-Grows-Wanda-Luthman/dp/0692745106

Paperback https://www.amazon.com/Little-Birdie-Grows-Wanda-Luthman/dp/0692745092

Audiobook - Listen to a sample here. 

                    https://www.amazon.com/Little-Birdie-Grows-Up/dp/B01K5GBODK

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

FEATURE FRIDAY

Today, I'd like to reintroduce you to my latest book...

CHICANERY

Cover design by the incomparable~

*~*~*Julie Nicholls.*~*~*

Edited by 

*~*~*Jordan Buchanan*~*~*

SYNOPSIS

What finds you in the night?

Chicanery is a collection of eight horror tales, each with a little bit of underhanded deceit and enough of the macabre to keep you guessing.

Who knows what awaits us as we go about our daily lives, unaware of what exists alongside us. In these tales, you will find a bit of betrayal, a snippet or two of terror, and a lot of comeuppance. Oh, and a good dose of helpful spirits.

STORY TEASERS

RELEASE DATE

SEPTEMBER 12. 2016

SUNDAY SPECIAL

I'm pleased to share my blog today with my dear friend, Julie Nicholls. Her Ya fantasy book, Dragon Moon......well, I'll let her tell you. I'm so proud. Take it away Julie.

As an indie author, I can tell you it’s hard work trying to get noticed. Between spending hours on social media and paying for advertisements, it can be time consuming and costly. So you can image how excited I am that my latest Young Adult Fantasy, Dragon Moon, has been admitted into Amazon’s fabulous program, Kindle Scout. I can hear you asking…what’s that?

How It Works

Kindle Scout is reader-powered publishing for new, never-before-published books. It’s a place where readers help decide if a book gets published. Selected books will be published by Kindle Press and receive 5-year renewable terms, a $1,500 advance, 50% eBook royalty rate, easy rights reversions and featured Amazon marketing.

Browse new, never-before-published books.

Every book has 30 days to earn your nomination. Authors are submitting new books all the time so check back often.

Nominate your favorites.

When you discover a book that you think is great, nominate it and the book will be added to Your Nominations panel. Keep up to three books nominated at a time, and update your nominations whenever you want

Published!

When a book’s 30-day campaign ends while in Your Nominations panel, your nomination is tallied and removed from your panel - freeing up that nomination for another book. You will receive an email to let you know whether your book has been selected for publication.

Enjoy free books.

As a thank you from us and the authors you support, you will receive an early, free copy of all the Kindle Scout books you nominated that are published. Continue to champion the books and authors you helped bring to life by leaving reviews and sharing with friends.

So this is where you can really make a difference to an indie author…by nominating their book.

Click the link to Dragon Moon on kindle scout…read the first 5k… and if you think this is a boo you’d like to read in full… click nominate. EASY PEASY LEMON SQUEEZY!

In case you need a little encouragement to click the link…here are some details about Dragon Moon

https://kindlescout.amazon.com/p/28UY3TSTYZACT

DRAGON MOON – Young Adult Fantasy

Synopsis

I’m nineteen and wish I had a clue about my future. Instead of my own bed, this morning I woke in the strange land of Lur Neval. My name is Scarlett, but the Nevalese call me Dragon Mage. Seems it’s my job to preserve the all-important dragons and oh, while I’m here, bring peace to the warring clans. Piece of cake if I can outwit Madoc, the manipulative, evil seer who wants every dragon destroyed. Whatever it takes, I’m here to fulfill my destiny under the light of the Dragon Moon.

Thank you so much for your time♥

Thank you, Julie, and the best of luck!