Sunday, December 8, 2013
Sunday, December 1, 2013
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Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Twisted Views Blog Tour
Book #1
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My Review: 4.5 Stars
I really enjoyed this book. When I began reading it took a few pages to get into the story, then it really took off for me. I lost track of time while reading during parts of it. In fact this morning I woke up and picked up the book to read for a moment and two hours went by before I realized it! There were just a few minor editing issues but nothing that distracted from the story for me. At first I didn't warm to the character of Lexi, up until she and Matt began their friendship. After that, I began really began to like the character and the witty banter she had with Matt and Alex both. Alex is dreamy of course as the bad-boy rockstar and I liked how he had a tough exterior that hid his bottled up sweetness. The band members were fun with their snarky comments and flirty exchanges. Hannah was a great side character as well and I thought she and James were adorable. I became frustrated with Lexi at times and wanted to scream some sense into her but that's what makes a great story to me, when I can get emotionally involved that way. The ending party scene was a lot of fun and a perfect way to close out this book. I look forward to reading more from this author.
FREE ON AMAZON http://www.amazon.com/Twist-Fate-The-Lexi-Series-ebook/dp/B00ET1LTJC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1385550302&sr=8-2&keywords=twist+of+fate
Book #2
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Review to come...
Amazon Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/Leap-Faith-Lexi-T-Gephart-ebook/dp/B00FJI1KQQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1385550423&sr=1-2
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TITLE: Twisted Views ( Fate's Companion )
AUTHOR: T Gephart
RELEASE DATE: 10th December 2013
iBooks pre-order link - https://itunes.apple.com/au/book/twisted-views-fates-companion/id729147168?mt=11
SYNOPSIS:
Twisted Views delves deeper into the world of Lexi
Reed, the feisty, career driven heroine from A Twist of Fate. This companion
novella gives us additional information, backstories and insights of the main
players told to us by the characters themselves.
A Twist of Fate pulled us effortlessly into the
world of Lexi Reed - the feisty, smart, sexy and career driven PR manager whose
world was turned upside down when she met and began representing her favourite
rock band, Power Station. This opportunity of a lifetime not only capitulated
Lexi into a new and exciting world but onto a hot and steamy path with Alex
Stone, the band's lead guitarist. Their passion simmered as they tired to
maintain their secret relationship, leaving both Alex and Lexi wanting more
than the "no strings, sex only" agreement they had negotiated. Hearts
and rules were broken as Lexi learned the hard way, you can't negotiate with
emotions, least of all love.
In this companion novella, we get to examine what
has happened behind the scenes from different perspectives, told to us by the
characters themselves. Through the eyes of Alex and others we get a clearer
view of how Lexi's arrival affects not only dynamics of the band but their
personal relationships with her and each other. We get to know the main players
more intimately as we are given access to interviews and personal accounts,
learning not only about them and what makes them tick but how their world has
changed since Lexi's arrival.
A Note from the Author:
I am an independent author from Melbourne,
Australia my debut novel was released August 27th, 2013. Tired of not being
able to identify with the current leading ladies portrayed in the fiction I was
reading I set out to create a story with a strong, independent and confident
young woman. The story is fast paced and follows Lexi Reed a smart, sassy
brunette who dominates in her chosen career field while still being sexy and
feminine. She pulls no punches, isn't afraid to kick some butt, boasts a
spectacular designer wardrobe and has a major weakness for shoes. A Twist of
Fate is book 1 in the three part Lexi series and was released August 27th. Book
two - A Leap of Faith was released October 1st with Book 3- A Time for Hope
scheduled for release January 2014. I am also currently writing a
novella/companion book "Twisted Views : Fate's Companion which will be
December 10th. (Pre Sale available on ibooks)
OTHER BOOKS IN THE LEXI SERIES
A Twist of Fate (Book #1)
Lexi is a successful PR manager for a
multinational firm, based in Melbourne, Australia. She is an energetic and
impulsive soul whose passions sometimes control her life. Through a twist of
fate she is chosen to represent a famous client, catapulting her into a new
life in New York – fulfilling her in a way that she had never imagined. When
Lexi meets Alex, sparks fly. Their chemistry is explosive and they can’t get
enough of each other. Her role as the PR manager for his band, Power Station,
means that they have to keep their arrangement secret and this proves to be a
complication for both of them. The story follows the twists and turns of six
months in Lexi’s life, exploring the complicated rules she creates to govern
her relationships and the friends that help her realize that life is more fun
when you throw out the rulebook and that love is a major part of being happy.
Currently it is being offered as an ebook on various retailers in various
formats, including iBooks, Amazon, Nook and Barnes and Noble. It's free! Here
are links for where it can be downloaded:
Barnes and Noble- http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-twist-of-fate-t-gephart/1116818539?ean=2940045242790
A Leap of Faith (Book #2)
Book 2 of the Lexi Series. A character driven
narrative that follows the Leap of Faith that Lexi Reed (our feisty, career
driven heroine) has to take to open her heart to a once in a lifetime love. In
this second installment, Lexi faces the demons that have prevented her from
having lasting relationships, confronting her family and her own ideals so that
she and Alex can build a future together.Lexi is in uncharted territory as her
steady relationship with Alex develops. Their passion shows no signs of waning,
but the road is by no means easy. While Lexi loves Alex, she struggles to
retain her individual identity while being a partner in a high profile
relationship.On her first international tour as Power Station’s publicist and
Alex’s official girlfriend, Lexi is initiated into the crazy lifestyle of life
of a rock-star.Despite all the pressure, Lexi realises that their relationship
is worth fighting for and she no longer wants to be alone. In order for her to
move forward with Alex she needs to reconcile her past and exorcise some demons
that she thought were best forgotten.Is their love strong enough to survive the
tests that family, distance and time provide?
LINKS:
Barnes and Noble- http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-leap-of-faith-t-gephart/1116875143?ean=2940045252225
A Note from the Author:
I am an independent author from Melbourne,
Australia my debut novel was released August 27th, 2013. Tired of not being
able to identify with the current leading ladies portrayed in the fiction I was
reading I set out to create a story with a strong, independent and confident
young woman. The story is fast paced and follows Lexi Reed a smart, sassy
brunette who dominates in her chosen career field while still being sexy and
feminine. She pulls no punches, isn't afraid to kick some butt, boasts a
spectacular designer wardrobe and has a major weakness for shoes. A Twist of
Fate is book 1 in the three part Lexi series and was released August 27th. Book
two - A Leap of Faith was released October 1st with Book 3- A Time for Hope
scheduled for release January 2014. I am also currently writing a
novella/companion book "Twisted Views : Fate's Companion which will be
December 10th. (Pre Sale available on ibooks)
AUTHOR BIO:
T Gephart is an indie author from Melbourne,
Australia.
T's approach to life has been somewhat
unconventional. Rather than going to University, she jumped on a plane to Los
Angeles, USA in search of adventure. While this first trip left her somewhat
underwhelmed and largely depleted of funds it fueled her appetite for travel
and life experience.
With a rather eclectic resume, which reads more
like the fiction she writes than an actual employment history, T struggled to
find her niche in the world.
While on a subsequent trip the United States in
1999, T met and married her husband. Their whirlwind courtship and interesting
impromptu convenience store wedding set the tone for their life together, which
is anything but ordinary.
They have lived in Louisiana, Guam and Australia
and have travelled extensively throughout the US. T has two beautiful young
children and one four legged child, Woodley the wonder dog.
An avid reader, T became increasingly frustrated
by the lack of strong female characters in the books she was reading. She
wanted to read about a woman she could identify with, someone strong,
independent and confident who didn't lack femininity. Out of this need, she
decided to pen her first book, A Twist of Fate.
She enjoyed the process so much that when it was
over she couldn't let it go.
T loves to travel, laugh and surround herself with
colourful characters. This inevitably spills into her writing and makes for an
interesting journey - she is well and truly enjoying the ride!
Based on her life experiences, T has plenty of
material for her books and has a wealth of ideas to keep you all enthralled.
T self-published her first two novels through
Smashwords, is currently writing a novella and the third and final book in the
Lexi Trilogy.
AUTHOR SOCIAL LINKS:
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
It's Domestic Violence Awareness Month and today I am helping Author Kristie Cook "Share the <3" by spreading awareness. Personal stories of domestic violence are everywhere, but here is one shared by the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
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Francesca’s Story
Living with a man like my ex-husband is like having a gun pointed at your head every single day, and you just don’t know when the gun is going to go off.
I am writing to tell my story – of how I have been a victim and survivor of repeated, relentless domestic violence – and to bring the weaknesses in the justice system and the general lack of knowledge in the community about domestic violence to your attention.
I married my ex-husband in October of 2005 thinking that he was a kind, gentle, compassionate, and caring man. Not until I was pregnant with our child did I see his true character. When I was about six months pregnant, he slapped me across my face, leaving me with a black eye and knocking me to the ground. Luckily nothing happened to my baby, but the abuse did not end there. At the time, I was living in Ecuador. I was trapped and scared.
My daughter was born in June of 2007, and we traveled to the U.S. permanently in August of 2007. Once there he did not hold back. Just three weeks after arriving in the U.S., there had already been three calls made to the police on domestic disputes, and he was arrested after battering me while I had our infant daughter in my arms. As I tried to call 9-1-1, he ripped the phone cord out of the wall. He threatened me that if I testified against him that he would kill me, and I believed him.
Rape was a regular occurrence in our home, and I cannot count the number of times I laid in bed crying as he raped me. He also strangled me on a regular basis, slammed my head into the walls of our home, leaving large holes, tortured me sexually, mentally, psychologically, and ruined me financially.
He hit our three your old daughter in the face, leaving a large bruise, then kept her home from day care for several days until the bruise was no longer visible. He put her head through our bathroom wall, which was reported to the Illinois DCFS (Department of Children and Family Services). DCFS decided that he did, in fact, abuse our daughter, but they did not pursue the case any further.
I tried so hard to protect her from him, but every time he would hit her, I would step in, and receive my own beating on her behalf. I did not report it since I was sure he would kill me or kidnap my daughter if I did.
Perhaps one of the worst parts of this whole story is that he almost killed me. Actually, he did kill me, but thankfully doctors were able to revive me. In this particular incident we were involved in a heated discussion because I had to leave Ecuador to return to the U.S. for medical school and my graduate work in biochemistry. He had not obtained a visa to come to the U.S. at that point, and threatened to divorce me if I did not stay with him in Ecuador. He grabbed my wrists, screamed at me, and then threatened me with a screwdriver. I walked home knowing that I would divorce him, and knowing that I had a flight back to the U.S. in about three days. I laid down to take a nap, and did not wake up until four days later.
I was on a ventilator in the hospital, and they informed me that I had undergone cardiac arrest on several occasions. The coma was so profound that I received the lowest rating on the Glasgow coma scale. It is truly a miracle that I survived.
It is my firm belief that my ex-husband poisoned me with scopolamine, a common date rape drug in parts of Latin America. He called my medical school and told them I had tried to kill myself, instead of giving them the true story, which then led to me being expelled from school. He has sabotaged my career, my jobs, did not allow me to have any friends or family in my life, destroyed my home and beat my pets
When I have told my story to friends and family, a few people’s reaction is to ask why I didn’t leave sooner, or they simply don’t believe me at all. It is a shock to me how undereducated the public is on domestic violence.
People do not understand how difficult it is to escape. It is almost impossible to gather evidence, because the abuser will find a way to destroy it. No one on the outside knows what is happening because the abuser has the victim trapped and alone. He cuts her off from all outside interaction, and attempts to control her mind, and in many cases, he is successful.
If a woman does manage to escape, the justice system does little to help or protect her. I have had a domestic violence advocate tell me that there is only a 50/50 chance that someone will get convicted of domestic battery in my county, even in cases where there are bloody pictures, good witnesses, hospital reports, and other evidence. This is why women cannot simply just walk out the door. It is a real life or death risk to leave a man that believes he owns you. You could, and many have, die in the process. 4 out of 5 deaths due to domestic battery occur when a woman tries to leave.
I am asking for your help to educate the public on these issues. Women are beaten every day by their husbands, and it is a misdemeanor. You can get a felony charge for getting in a bar fight, but if you beat your wife, the justice system is sending a message that you will only get a slap on the wrist, if even that.
One of the most difficult problems I think battered women and children face is that the abuser isolates the victim to the point where most of the time there are no eyewitnesses. Because of this, it makes these cases very difficult to prosecute, but even worse, it makes the state’s attorney’s office reluctant to even pursue it because they see it as a waste of money and resources.
Domestic violence is NOT a family matter. It is everyone’s business. It affects us all even if we are not directly abused. Women should be able to speak out against their abusers. They should be able to bring their abusers to justice. The public should be educated about what it means to be battered, and why it is so difficult to escape. With stiffer punishments, and better prevention, many women would be able to leave sooner. PLEASE help me and all women fight for what is fundamentally right.
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If you want to know how you can help people like Francesca, visit www.TheHotline.org. And while you're there, Kristie and I hope you'll help by making a donation. Even just $5 can ensure one more call gets answered at The Hotline - an answer that could save a life.
Then, email your receipt to publisher (at) angdora (dot) com for entries into Kristie's giveaway and you could win some cool prizes. Get more entries in the Rafflecopter below. For more details, head on over to Kristie's Share the <3 Giveaway.
Friday, October 25, 2013
FINDING FAITH by TABATHA VARGO, RELEASE BLITZ
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FINDING FAITH BLURB
A little FAITH can get you through…
One night. That’s all Finn had with the only girl he ever loved. Years
later, all he has left of that night is a silver cross, a broken give a
damn, and the unrelenting desire to drink her memory away. As the lead
singer of Blow Hole, Finn has his pick of women, but none are able to squash
the need he still carries around for Faith. To hate her offers some relief,
but when Finn sees her again after so many years, it’s hard to despise her.
Especially when every reason he had to hate her, turn out to be lies.
As the daughter of a strict Baptist preacher, Faith Warren lived sheltered
from all things sinful. When she met Jimmy Finn, the epitome of all seven
deadly sins, she found out exactly what she was missing. After being forced
to choose between her soul and the only person in the world who made her
feel alive, Faith walked away from Finn and dove head first into her
father’s preferred life. But now Finn’s back and he’s getting payback by
wreaking havoc on her emotions. Except sometimes bad things feel good, and
Faith has to decide once again if she wants to stay in her gilded cage or
fly free with the dark angel of lust himself.
A little FAITH can get you through…
One night. That’s all Finn had with the only girl he ever loved. Years
later, all he has left of that night is a silver cross, a broken give a
damn, and the unrelenting desire to drink her memory away. As the lead
singer of Blow Hole, Finn has his pick of women, but none are able to squash
the need he still carries around for Faith. To hate her offers some relief,
but when Finn sees her again after so many years, it’s hard to despise her.
Especially when every reason he had to hate her, turn out to be lies.
As the daughter of a strict Baptist preacher, Faith Warren lived sheltered
from all things sinful. When she met Jimmy Finn, the epitome of all seven
deadly sins, she found out exactly what she was missing. After being forced
to choose between her soul and the only person in the world who made her
feel alive, Faith walked away from Finn and dove head first into her
father’s preferred life. But now Finn’s back and he’s getting payback by
wreaking havoc on her emotions. Except sometimes bad things feel good, and
Faith has to decide once again if she wants to stay in her gilded cage or
fly free with the dark angel of lust himself.
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“I didn’t bleed for you, Faith, I died for you. There’s a big fucking
difference. You didn’t wound me, you killed me. You murdered the boy I used
to be in his sleep and he’s never coming back. Take my advice, give it up.
All that’s left of that boy is me, and all you’ll ever get from me is a
quickie and a door in your face.” ~ Finn, Finding Faith
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“Throughout is all, there was only one thing I knew for sure. Finn was made
for sin.” ~ Faith, Finding Faith
“It’s only fair. I sang for you. Just let go, baby. I wanna hear you sing
for me.” ~ Finn, Finding Faith
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AUTHOR BIO
“Tabatha Vargo is a USA Today bestselling author from a small town just
outside of Charleston, SC. Tabatha is a sweet tea sippin', front porch
sittin' kind of girl from the south. She loves old, historical anything,
wind chimes, and all things romantic. She is the mother of a seven-year-old
rockstar/princess and the wife of her very own Prince Charming. When she
isn't writing or reading, she's texting book ideas to herself and spending
time with her friends and family. Her first publication was a little poem in
her elementary school paper and from that point on she was hooked. She
finished her first novel, ‘Wicked Fate’, in 2009 and released it in November
2012. She has since released ‘On the Plus Side’, USA Today bestselling
‘Playing Patience’, and ‘Perfecting Patience’.”
“Tabatha Vargo is a USA Today bestselling author from a small town just
outside of Charleston, SC. Tabatha is a sweet tea sippin', front porch
sittin' kind of girl from the south. She loves old, historical anything,
wind chimes, and all things romantic. She is the mother of a seven-year-old
rockstar/princess and the wife of her very own Prince Charming. When she
isn't writing or reading, she's texting book ideas to herself and spending
time with her friends and family. Her first publication was a little poem in
her elementary school paper and from that point on she was hooked. She
finished her first novel, ‘Wicked Fate’, in 2009 and released it in November
2012. She has since released ‘On the Plus Side’, USA Today bestselling
‘Playing Patience’, and ‘Perfecting Patience’.”
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SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
www.facebook.com/tabathadvargo <http://www.facebook.com/tabathadvargo>
www.twitter.com/tabathavargo <http://www.twitter.com/tabathavargo>
http://www.tabathavargo.blogspot.com/
www.facebook.com/tabathadvargo <http://www.facebook.com/tabathadvargo>
www.twitter.com/tabathavargo <http://www.twitter.com/tabathavargo>
http://www.tabathavargo.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Thankfully, help is available. Unfortunately, not enough people know whom they can call for help - safely and privately. The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides this kind of secure resource, helping survivors of abuse do what they need to do to reach safety and restart their lives. I, along with Kristie, many other authors, bloggers and readers, ask you to join us in supporting The Hotline so it may continue to provide the refuge people need. Help us "Share the <3" because "all <3's deserve to feel safe."
If you can donate even $5 to The Hotline, you could be supporting one phone call that can save a life. And for each dollar you donate, you can be entered to win Kristie's Share the <3 Giveaway! Simply email your receipt(s) dated 10/1/2013 through 10/31/2013 to publisher (at) angdora (dot) com. There are other ways to enter, as well, in the Rafflecopter below.
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A bundle of Kristie's Soul Savers Series audiobooks, Books 1-5.
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Thursday, October 10, 2013
Intoxicating Passion Cover Reveal by Author Felicia Tatum
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Masked Encounters Book #1
Korah Daniels has been through a lot in her nineteen years. Broken hearts, abusive relationships, and horrid dates have caused her to doubt love. When her friend talks her into attending the local frat house’s Halloween party, will she find the one person who can change her outlook on life?
Dane Davidson is the worst kind of playboy. The ultimate frat boy, drinking and ending up with a different girl every night. When his frat house throws a masked Halloween party, a certain angel catches his attention and may just turn his life upside down.
Masked Encounters is the first in a five part novelette series.
Releasing: October 25, 2013
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Unveiled Ties Book #2
Dane has been haunted by the mysterious and sexy angel from his fraternity’s Halloween party. He sees her in every store, every class, on every corner. How long will he fight his feelings?
Korah is consumed with guilt over her vulnerability at the ball, vowing to never go to a party again. Leela and Windi desperately try to pull her out of her funk. The start of new semester should bring new beginnings…right?
The spring semester is now underway for Korah and Dane. When the pair ends up becoming biology partners, will Dane reveal his true identity
Tentative Release Date: January 10, 2014
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Daring Dane Book #3
Korah and Dane have taken their attraction to the next level, causing both to guard their hearts closely. After a frightening encounter with Korah’s ex-boyfriend, she desperately seeks Dane’s comfort, but can’t find him.
What will happen when both decide to date other people? Will their true feelings prevail? Can Dane change his playboy ways when Korah dares him to be a better man?
Tentative Release Date: February 14, 2014
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Pursuing Korah Book#4
Dane confesses his feelings and his intentions, but to his dismay, Korah isn’t buying it. He regrets letting her kick him out after the trauma she endures hours later.
Korah wants Dane more than anything, but can’t trust him with her heart. After a brutal run in with her ex, she ends up finding the comfort she seeks from a very distraught Dane.
Can the two learn to trust in order to be together? Will Dane’s angry reaction to her trauma warm or harden her heart?
Tentative Release Date: March 14, 2014
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Unexpected Consequences Book#5
Korah is working hard to learn to trust and let go of her past. Her feelings for Dane continue to grow, surprising everyone around her.
Dane knows he has to change and finally finds a way to win Korah’s heart. No one is as shocked by his admittance as he is.
What will happen when unexpected consequences arise from their feelings?
Tentative Release Date: April 11, 2014
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About the author:
Felicia Tatum was born and raised in Tennessee. She always loved reading, and at the age of twelve began writing. Her passion for creating stories grew and in May 2012, she finally wrote her first novel, The White Aura.
She still lives in Tennessee with her daughter and her kitty. She loves cooking, books, and animals are some of her best friends. She watches a lot of Disney channel and often dreams up new book ideas. She's currently working on various projects, including the rest of the White Aura Series, the Scarred Hearts Series, and a novella series. Her dream is to write as many books as possible while entertaining as many people as possible.
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