Blog Tour! White Wolf and the Ash Princess Spotlight

Hey y’all! This week I am greatly blessed to be apart of this awesome blog tour for Tammy Lash’s new release, White Wolf and the Ash Princess. Today I will be sharing a spotlight and giveaway, (with awesome prizes, y’all!) so stick with me and we’ll have some fun! 

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About the Book!

Eighteen year old Izzy’s limited world begins to feel cramped after she completes her self-appointed book dare. After reading two-hundred and fifty books, a thought that had been once tucked away as tightly as the books on her library shelves becomes too irresistible to ignore…”Who am I?”

Memory loss prohibits Izzy from remembering her life before age seven when she was injured in a fire. Jonathan Gudwyne and his head housekeeper rescued her and took Izzy in as their own, but who did she belong to before they took her in?

Crippling panic keeps Izzy from wandering beyond the stables but Tubs, the Gudwyne’s young stable boy, encourages Izzy to go beyond the property’s rock wall to a world that promises possible answers, but also great danger. A scorched castle in the woods and a mysterious cellar filled with secrets sets Izzy on a path to the New World, where she will not only have to face her own terror but face the people responsible for her scars.

It is here, in the untamed wilds of the seventeenth century that she finds love and a home in the most unexpected of places

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You can find The White Wolf and the Ash Princess on Amazon and Goodreads!

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About the Author!

Tammy lives in Lower Michigan with her husband and her three children. Izzy’s home in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (Munising) is where she and her family enjoy exploring. Tammy enjoys hiking, kayaking, beach wandering, “hunting” for birch bark and hopes to someday find a porcupine quill. White Wolf and the Ash Princess is her first novel. She is published in Keys for Kids and has been in children’s ministry for over twenty years.

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You can find Tammy at her Blog, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, Goodreads, and Amazon!

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About the Giveaway!

Rules: Only open to USA entrants. But don’t despair if you are international. Tammy has graciously offered to giveaway one ebook copy to an international entrant!

First Prize: One autographed paperback copy of White Wolf and the Ash Princess.

Second Prize: One Birch necklace inspired by the book and handmade by Tammy

Third Prize: One Birch Bookmark inspired by the book and handmade by Tammy.

Giveaway ends Midnight Eastern Time zone, February 8th, the last day of the tour.

And, finally, the giveaway link! 

Alright, y’all! Thanks for joining me! Be sure to add The White Wolf and the Ash Princess to your To-Be-Read shelf on Goodreads! It looks like a winner to me! Have a lovely weekend! 

 

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BLACK FRIDAY Sales and Author Interview with Gloria Repp

It’s that time of year again! I have been participating in the Black Friday Indie Christian book sales for a several years now and each year the event gets better! This year, along with giving you all the info for this great event, I will be interview the lovely Mrs. Gloria Repp and sharing a giveaway! 

Thanksgiving through Christmas is the time for buying presents, making wish lists, and planning New Year’s Resolutions. If any of those activities involve books for you, Indie Christian Books has some great things for you to discover! 

From Nov 24th through Nov 30th, a huge selection of independently published Christian books are on sale. You can find discounted paperbacks, dozens of books offered with free shipping, $0.99 ebooks, package deals and more. Even if your budget is depleted from Christmas shopping, we have some freebies for you! Need even more of a reason to support indie authors and fill your shelf with good stories? When you purchase a paperback book through indiechristianbooks you’ll be eligible to enter an exclusive giveaway including free books and an Amazon gift card!

You can meet our authors by visiting the Author Database on the website. Want to get to know the authors better AND have the chance to win some fun prizes? We’d love to have you join our week long Facebook party which will feature 39 authors over 7 days.

A note on the Ebooks Only page. Many of the books are listed as “Sold Out.” This is because we aren’t selling those directly through our site. Please click onto the product pages to find descriptions and links to discounted or free ebooks.

Acknowledgements: Thanks to Leah E. Good and Kendra E. Ardnek for their work organizing this sale, and Hannah Mills for her fantastic design work on the website graphics. Hannah can be contacted at hmills(at)omorecollege(dot)edu for more information about her design services.

Black Friday Book Sales Giveaway!

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About Gloria Repp: Bedtime? Story time! Gloria Repp’s earliest memories center on the stories her father told at bedtime. “What kind of story would you like tonight?” he’d ask, taking her onto his lap.
She always had an answer, different every time: “About a princess. And a lion. And maybe a horse—a brave, kind horse.” 
After she learned to read, Gloria found stories on her own, but the ones she told herself seemed the most satisfying. Her mother died, her father remarried, she was sent away to school, and on many nights she treated herself to another imaginary adventure.
She became an omnivorous reader as the years passed, and finally she recognized what she’d always wanted to do: write down her stories for children to read. 
She studied the craft of writing juvenile fiction and then began. Her three children seemed to like her stories, so she took the long road to publication and found that others liked them too. Since then, she has taught creative writing, worked as an editor, and written more books—for children, teens, and adults.
Many of Gloria’s books reflect her love for wilderness, and she says that the oceans, mountains, and forests of her childhood in Hawaii and Canada provide an inspiration she has never outgrown. 
Recently, she has been exploring the New Jersey Pine Barrens, an incomparable wilderness of woods and rivers, bogs and ruins. One memorable spring evening, she listened to its frogs and found them irresistible. Before long, the hours of tramping through abandoned cranberry bogs bore fruit, and she began to dream of stories about a tiny Pine Barrens Treefrog named Pibbin. 
Pibbin’s adventures have taken shape, young readers enjoy them, and each year she goes back to the Pine Barrens for more. The Tales of Friendship Bog continue.

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Author Interview

How long have you been writing?

Approximately thirty-seven years

What authors have influenced your career most?

The most influential authors for me are: C.S. Lewis—with his imaginative, instructive fiction and non-fiction; Tolkien—with his marvelous worlds, intricately woven with courage, honor, and triumph over evil; and Solzhenitsyn—with his sobering reminder of the cruel environment still suffered by many human beings and the wonderful resilience of men and women in bondage.

Where do you like to write?

In my study is a large alcove that used to be a closet. I took off the door, installed bookshelves, and added a large, comfortable chair. That chair is my favorite place to write, but I can write anywhere that I have a scrap of paper and a pencil.

What is your favorite genre of book to read?

I’m an omnivorous reader, but these days I’m reading mostly fiction and non-fiction centered on New Jersey during the American Revolutionary War. Sometimes I will relax with a mystery or something from another world entirely, like one of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn’s books. I do not care for erotica or books with a sad ending, no matter how beautifully written.

What is your all time favorite novel(s)?

I read in many genres, from mystery to biography to historical fiction. It’s hard to pick a favorite, especially since my perspective seems to keep changing.

If you could meet any author- alive or dead – who would it be?

Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

If you could choose any occupation other than author, what would you choose?

School teacher, middle grade or college level. I’ve done both and would go back in a heartbeat.

When you aren’t writing what do you enjoy doing?

As I look at my “fun” activities, I see that they all have to do with making something:
–baking (cakes, pies, cookies, muffins)
–gardening (creating a flower bed)
–artwork (graphics and coloring books)

What advice do you have for aspiring writers?

Read—widely and deeply. Read in genres you enjoy; re-read books you admire; try to read well-known works that don’t immediately appeal to you.
Study your craft. Take writing courses, whether in person, online, or from books. Follow good writing blogs. Try to use what you’re learning to analyze the books you’re reading.
Write—every day, no matter the subject. Setting up a schedule for studying and writing will yield encouraging results. 

Don’t ever give up! Follow your dream and work to make it come true.

Who will enjoy your books?

Letters I’ve received range from readers who are eight years old to those who are seniors. My children’s books and coloring books seem to be enjoyed by all ages. My novels will appeal largely to women.

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Gloria Repp will have two of her books free/on sale during the Black Friday event. Links below! 

A Day For Courage

Secrets at Silver Pines Inn

 

Blog Tour! Review of Bound and Author Interview

Hi guys! Today I am very blessed to get to be apart of the blog tour for Miss Victoria Lynn’s beautiful new novel, Bound. Today I will be reviewing Bound and interviewing the lovely author herself! There is also an awesome giveaway that I will be sharing! So stay tuned for a rollicking time!

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Author Bio:

Victoria Lynn is in her 20s and if she’s not writing, she is probably sewing, singing, playing the piano, washing dishes, creating something with her hands, or learning something new. She has a passion for serving her Creator, encouraging others and being creative. She blogs at http://www.rufflesandgrace.com about writing, fashion, modesty, her walk with God and life. She lives in Michigan with her parents and 8 siblings.

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You can find Victoria on her: Blog, Website, Facebook, Goodreads, and Pinterest.

Author Interview

Welcome, Victoria! I am so excited to have you with me today. Now, what inspired Bound? Was it a movie, a book, personal life experience?

It was a picture prompt that I wrote for my blog. While there are a lot of my life experiences intertwined in the book and the stories of the characters, I wouldn’t necessarily say that they are what inspired the book itself. Between that original picture prompt and Gods inspiration, that is what created this book.

How many years have you been writing?

Since I was very small. I have a notebook from when I was nine. I have always enjoyed creating my own worlds. . . probably because I have an extremely active imagination!

What’s your favorite genre to write in?

To be honest, I don’t really have a favorite. Which is the reason that I write under the very broad umbrella of Christian Fiction. I love trying my hand at pretty much everything, except gruesome horror stuff of course. I enjoy fantasy, modern fic, historical fiction of course and many different branches of those.

Have you ever had a story take a turn you weren’t expecting in the least?

In a way, yes. When writing Bound, as the story was still forming in my mind, I was at an event and a plot twist hit my head and I literally gasped out loud and dove across the table for a notebook and pen to record the thought before it could escape. I got a few strange looks that day. LOL! 

Out of all the characters you’ve ever written, who is most like you.

Mmm. . . That is a tough one. After going through them all, I would probably say Dudley from London in the Dark. His personality is most like mine. I am very empathetic, and try to make things better and fix problems. I would have to say so far that he is the most like me, though his story is a little too underdeveloped (since he isn’t a main character) to tell yet.

What’s your favorite thing to do when you aren’t writing or reading?

I love to design things. Sewing would probably be my highest thing I find enjoyment in aside from those two things you mentioned. I got to design and create a wedding dress this year and that was an experience to remember!

If you could meet one author, alive or dead, who would it be?

Dang. . .These questions are so hard!!!! Victor Hugo or E.D.E.N. Southworth.

Favorite book of all time?

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, Anne of Green Gables, and Three People by Isabella Alden. I could survive on those three.

Biggest book crush? I mean, let’s be honest, we all have one!

Gilbert Blythe. *blushes* All the way. I would marry him in a heartbeat. 

Now, for the most important question of all. Milk chocolate or dark? 😛

I like them both, it depends on my mood. But generally dark chocolate.

Thanks so much for having me, Gabriellyn!

You bet, Victoria! It was great to get to pick your brain! 

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Bound Review

Two souls don’t find each other by simple accident. ~Jorge Luis Borges~ 

Levi thought he was making this journey alone. But when he meets an eight-year-old girl at the train station, that plan is turned on its head. 

Casey is running away and finds out that Levi is too. They decide to journey together and their lives are suddenly bound together in a journey they will not soon forget. 

Both children come from abusive situations and are running from the dangers of their previous life. Levi is confident he can handle this on his own, but when Casey is injured on the journey, he must seek help from the first person that comes into his path, or rather people. Mr. and Mrs. Bellworth are simple farm folk with a heart for kids and a passion for serving God. When their unconditional love and gentle care surrounds Levi and Casey, the troubles of their previous lives melt away and they start to flourish. But when Casey is dragged back into the abusive world she came from, the emotional trauma, pain and distrust resurfaces. Will they be forever bound by their past? Or will God answer their prayers? 

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Overall Impression

Bound was heartwarming. It tells the story of two sweet kiddos who are lost in more ways than one. I was involved from the first chapter and rooting for the characters all the way. The honest truth is, I wasn’t expecting a story this good. I  read Victoria Lynn’s London in the Dark, and had didn’t enjoy it as much as I had hoped. So, when I read Bound, I was rather awestruck.

Bound, in my opinion is so special because of the level of heart behind it. Not only does it surpass London in the Dark, but it surpasses the level of heart you’ll find in many well-known authors. Bound means something. It is STRONG. It is TRUE. It is God’s HEART. 

Another thing I especially appreciated was that the story wasn’t whitewashed. Something that really annoys me in Christian fiction is when authors whitewash evil. Victoria didn’t do that with Bound. But, at the same time, she found a graceful balance in the amount of evil she showed. Victoria was able to expose the complete total depravity and hellish conditions many children are sadly living in without over doing it. She kept the truth that the world needs to hear without making it unnecessarily dark.

I would recommend Bound to single readers 12 and up and some families. For a few content reasons (more later), I would recommend parents skimming through before handing to very young children. 

Characters:

Levi was a sweetheart. I loved how even though he had been so horribly mistreated and had the people he loved the most horribly treated, he was full of life in his wishes to protect Casey. 

What could have made Levi focused on protecting himself only and trying to gain security for himself above all else, instead nurtured a desire to protect someone who was in the same situation as he was. It was beautiful. 

Casey. Awww! Poor little thing! I loved Casey so much and felt so bad for her. No child should have to go through

 what she did. And, while I understand that Casey isn’t a real child who actually has gone through these awful things, her character is powerful because she puts a face on the thousands of children who have and are living in hell around this country. ‘

Casey was quite a well-balanced character. She had so many God awful things done to and around. She was ‘mature’ in a way that no child should ever be. But, at the same time, her true, un-violated childlike spirit would peek out occasionally. And, by the end of the book, it showed with a true force. Casey was superb.

Mr. and Mrs. Bellworth, (HOW SWEET WERE THEY! ❤ ❤ ❤ ) Mikayla, Jason and the other more minor characters were also done quite well. 

Plot:

From the first chapter, I was drawn completely in. I NEEDED to know how Casey and Levi’s journey would end. From the moment at the train station, all the places between, and our lovely ending, I loved it. 

Victoria did a wonderful job on the character and story arcs. The POV’s made sense, the reactions to new things happening were on point, it all was very cohesive. 

Also, those plot twists with Jason, did NOT see them coming! 

The plot and progression was solid and engrossing all the way.

Bravo, Miss Lynn! 

 

Warnings:

Language/Profanity: None

Violence/Frightening Scenes/Gore: Some light descriptions of injuries. Mentions of blood. Children are hit by their parents. Multiple instances of physical abuse-never any sexual abuse. Several intense parts/memories. I would advise for ages 12+. 

Sex/Nudity: None

Other: Some of the plot has to do with drugs and drug dealing-it is looked upon as evil. 

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I received this book free from the author for promotional purposes. No reviews, positive or otherwise, were required. All opinions expressed are purely my own.

 

Giveaway!

OFFICIAL GIVEAWAY POST!

(This includes all the info on what you will actually be winning!) 

GIVEAWAY LINK!

 

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Well, that’s about it for our Bound festivities! Thanks for hanging with me today, guys! I hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday! 🙂

 

Blog Tour! Spotlight on Heirs of Tirragyl

Hi guys! Join me today to see a special spotlight on Joan Campbell’s newest fantasy novel, Heirs of Tirragyl! Make sure to go all the way to the bottom to find info on a giveaway and Facebook party!

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About Heirs of Tirragyl

Love live the queen . . . ?

Since birth, Nyla has shared everything with her twin brother–royal tutors, the right to the throne of Tirragyl… even their soul. Many believe it wholly belongs to Alexor and should be returned to him regardless of the sacrifice–Nyla’s death. However, her future isn’t the only one in question.

A threat looms over the kingdom. The influential Lord Lucian intends to seize the Grotto, an underworld settlement known for harboring fugitives. And if legend is to be believed, it is also the hiding place of the most powerful of objects, the Guardian Rock. As Nyla fights for her life, she realizes she’s not only a soul heir but also the sole hope for the kingdom’s survival.

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About the Author

Joan Campbell is notoriously bad at finishing things but, ever since she found the key to the portal, she’s been escaping into worlds far more intriguing than her own. In her word-spun worlds, magic can be harnessed, kings and queens rule supreme and ancient books contain coveted secrets. Her characters face division, danger, their own fallible natures and—ultimately—grace. While her husband and two daughters have learned to fend for themselves, a hungry whine or meow inevitably breaks the spell and brings Joan back to her everyday life in Johannesburg, South Africa. Here Joan wields a tennis racket instead of a longbow and trains writers instead of warriors, knowing full well that the pen is mightier than the sword. Chains of Gwyndorr was a gold medallist in the 2017 Illumination Book Awards.

Website // Facebook // Twitter // Amazon Author Page //

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Where you can find Heirs of Tirragyl

Amazon // Barnes & Noble // Kobo // iBooks // Goodreads

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Now onto the fun stuff! 🙂 Giveaway and Facebook party! *woot woot*

Giveaway!

Want to dive into a new world of fantasy? Enter to win an e-copy of Joan Campbell’s Heirs of Tirragyl!

Find the entry page here!

(Open Internationally!)

 

Facebook Party!

Calling all book readers! Join us as we celebrate Joan Campbell’s release of HEIRS OF TIRRAGYL, book two in The Poison Tree Path Chronicles, on October 14th from 10AM to 12PM EST (4PM South Africa Time, 9AM CDT, and 6AM PST).

Grab your favorite drink and snack and be prepared for a fun time of chatting with the author, games, and giveaways.

Special guests Morgan Busse and Jill Williamson will also be sharing their books and joining in the fun. 

You can find the Facebook party here!

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And, last of all, make sure to check out the other awesome posts by my fellow blog tour-er’s! 😉 

Have a blessed day, y’all!

 

Monday, October 9^th 

• Book Review – Ivie Writes

Tuesday, October 10^th

• Book Spotlight – Verbosity Reviews 

Wednesday, October 11^th

• Guest Post – Gillian Bronte Adams

• Book Review – Keturah’s Korner

Thursday, October 12^th

• Author Interview – Unicorn Quester

• Guest Post – Liv K. Fisher 

Friday, October 13^th

• Book Spotlight – Morgan Busse

• Book Review – Sarah, Plain & Average

• Fan-Made Book Trailer – Unicorn Quester

Saturday, October 14^th  

• FACEBOOK PARTY – 10AM EST

• Wrap-Up Post –Unicorn Quester

 

 

Blog Tour! Interview with Claire Banschbach

Hear ye, hear ye, my faithful followers! Today I am joining the LOVELY Miss Banschbach on her wonderful blog tour! I can’t wait! Let’s begin!

About the Author:

Claire M. Banschbach is a native West Texan. She discovered a deep and abiding love for fantasy and science fiction at a young age, prompting her to begin exploring worlds armed only with an overactive imagination and a pen while obtaining degrees in Kinesiology from Texas A&M and Physical Therapy from Texas Tech University.

She talks to fictional characters more than she should while struggling to find time for all their stories. She currently resides in Arlington, TX where she works as a Pediatric Physical Therapist.

You can connect with her on Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads | Blog | Instagram

About the Books:

The Rise of Aredor

Lost in a foreign land and separated from his family, Corin does his best to survive as a slave in the household of a Calorin lord. With newfound friends he fights for survival in ambushes and wars. For one act of bravery, he is awarded his freedom and returns to a home that has been invaded and ravaged by the Calorin armies. When Corin sets foot on Aredor’s shores, he has one goal in mind: find his family. He is driven into the forest, where he is reunited with childhood friends. From the shelter of the woods, they begin a spirited rebellion against Corin’s former cruel master, who now holds sway over Aredor. Follow Corin’s path in his quest to free his imprisoned brother, find a father who has vanished, and ultimately free his country in The Rise of Aredor.

*Note! The Rise of Aredor is on sale on Amazon today! $.99 for the Kindle ebook! It’s so worth it! 

Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble 

 

The Wildcat of Braeton

His term of service to Lord Rishdah now complete, Aiden returns to his home in Braeton. As he travels he hears rumors that trouble plagues Braeton. Clan Canich is being attacked from within. He arrives, determined to save his father, his brothers, and his Clan from the treachery of one man.

A year has passed since the Calorins were driven from Aredor and Corin is struggling to rebuild his country. Despite the peace, a fear haunts him that the Calorins aren’t far away. The Hawk Flight takes to the forest again to defend the borders against a possible attack from the neighboring country of Durna and its Calorin ally. 

As Aiden and Corin struggle to adapt to their new lives they know one thing for certain – war is coming to the North! 

Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble

 

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And now, on to the interview! It is what we are here to see after all! 🙂 

Questions:

Of all the characters in Aredor, (And the surrounding countries of course! :P) which one are you most like?

My siblings say that I’m a lot like Corin, the main character, and I grant that there are some similarities, but I think I’m a bit more like Kara who is introduced at about the same age I was when I started writing the story.

 

What is your favorite book of all time? 

My favorite book is a historical fiction novel set in Ancient Egypt – Shadow Hawk by Andre Norton. It probably helped spurred my desire to give all main characters a cool animal, and inspiring the whole Hawk thing in Aredor. 

If you could choose one author, dead or alive, to meet, who would it be and what would you ask them?

Oh, man! Tough question! Since I want to do a story with King Arthur, I’d love to meet Stephen Lawhead who wrote an amazing series on King Arthur in Wales. So I’d love to pick his brain on how he went about his retelling.

 

What is your favorite fantasy cliche? 

Since this series deals with a lost prince and a runaway chieftain’s son, I’d have to say the cliché of characters running off and successfully hiding their lineage to build a new life.

 

If you could marry one of your characters, who would it be? 

Haha! I love Corin of course, but I’d probably go for Liam, a secondary character who I kind of fell in love with after writing a few short stories in the Aredor universe.

 

I’ve gotta say, through both Rise of Aredor and The Wildcat of Braeton, I loved the cultures! So what cultural influences do you like to draw on to create unique cultures? 

For these books, I took bits and pieces from medieval Welsh and Middle Eastern cultures. I actually fall back on Welsh a lot, and I’m trying to make myself branch out. I have another series that I’m looking to draw bits from Native American culture for. I’m excited to dive into that, since it’s so unique.

 

Do you like to re-read your favorite books often? 

The whole book? Not often. Sometimes I’ll go back through and find my favorite passages or skim around, but I really only sit down and read the entire thing maybe every few years.

Who will enjoy your books? 

Anyone who likes a story full of action, adventure, and close knit friends!

 

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Thank you all so much for joining Claire and I today! Be sure to check out these other great spotlights, reviews, and interviews below! And don’t forget! Best of all, there is a Rafflecopter giveaway! Be sure and enter to win! There are some great prizes!

 

Sept 28

Daley Downing – Series review

Rachael Ritchey – Series spotlight & Interview

Deborah O’Carroll – Series spotlight & Interview

Kelsey Bryant – Series spotlight

Shannon A. Hiner – Series review

Sept 29

CB Cook – Series spotlight

Liv K. Fisher – Series spotlight & Interview

Laura A. Grace – Video Reviews!

Emily Kopf – Review for The Rise of Aredor

Shannon A. Hiner – Interview

Sept 30

Hazel West – Interview

1. Rawls – Guest Post – Anatomy of Writing

Gabriellyn Gidman – Interview

1. Paige Burks – Series spotlight

Sarah Addison-Fox – Series review

Faith Blum – Spotlight for The Wildcat of Braeton