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Ascension – Book Two of The Berserker Chronicles By Kevin D. Miller – Pump Up Your Book Tours

Posted By Sybrina 438 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - Ascension - Book Two of The Berserker Chronicles By Kevin D. Miller - Pump Up Your Book Tours. Genre: Science Fiction / Fantasy. After his fateful fight in the bowls of an Asgardian prison, Leif returns to Midgard for  some much needed rest and recuperation. Unfortunately, his reprieve is interrupted when he is  unexpectedly attacked and once again pulled into a civil war between the gods. As he wrestles  with his past, Leif quickly learns his Berserker strength is no match when his enemies are the  gods themselves. In an attempt to grow stronger and control the rage within, Leif sets out to  track down a surviving Berserker clan that may hold the secret to mastering the gold-like  power the Berserker promises. Will Leif learn the secret and ascend?

Ascension is the action-packed sequel to Awakening that follows Leif’s journey to  master the Berserker and prevent Hel from plunging the nine realms into a period of blood and  darkness. Read excerpt.

Introducing – Starry Adventures by Terry Alleyne

Posted By Sybrina 418 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - Introducing - Starry Adventures - A Young Astronaught Journey To The Moon by Terry Alleyne. Genre: Children's Picture Book. The story is about a young girl that had a dream to go to space. Looking at the stars at night she fell in love and often wondered how could she make it there. Finding a space ship, she was able to travel to the moon. Being a strong brave girl, she was able to make it to the moon and back showing the courage to overtake any obstacle. Often times in life, just believing in yourself you can achieve wonders starting from small to an adult.

Anna Karenina Haikus: Part 4, chapters 16-20

Posted By LaurelLit 394 days ago on Writing

https://laurellit.com -   Things get intense in the second third of Part Four, with a near-death, a fumbled suicide attempt, and a baby who isn’t thriving. But it could be worse. Everyone survives, at least for now. 16. Levin shows Kitty his diary We can’t have secrets. Sex? God? My soul isn’t pure. Will you still loveContinue Reading
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Larimar – Gem of the Sea By Christine E. Schulze – Pump Up Your Book Tours

Posted By Sybrina 374 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - Larimar - Gem of the Sea By Christine E. Schulze - Pump Up Your Book Tours. Genre: YA | Fantasy. A Fearless captain and a mysterious girl who walks on water. An underwater city and a destined deadly curse. What could possibly go wrong?

Captain Jorah is renowned for being one of the youngest explorers to ever sail Zephyrian waters. He’s also notorious for landing his crew in situations they hadn’t counted on, involving man-eating mermaids and other dangerous misadventures. Read excerpt plus 10 things you might not know about the book.

Kittens in the Time of Covid 19

Posted By LaurelLit 1211 days ago on Writing

http://laurellit.com - We all have quarantine stories to tell; this is mine.​​In a time of loss, we must find joy.This might be too easy for me to say. I’ve had it good, comparatively. I haven’t lost my home, or my livelihood. My loved ones are safe and healthy, as far as I know. For me, the loss that came with quarantine was secondary. On the Monday of the second week of March, I got news that my dad had suddenly died (not from Covid.) My brother, stepsiblings and I told ourselves that [...]

The "Write" Time?

Posted By LaurelLit 1162 days ago on Writing

http://laurellit.com - Lately, I've been looking for a sign that I should my job of 21 years, complete my MFA in creative writing, and have time to develop and promote my novels and my blog. To some, this may seem like a no-brainer. If I can afford to do it (which I can) I should go for it, because life is short and opportunities to follow our dreams are limited.But my job isn't just a "job", nobody's is when they're a teacher. The school where I teach, the community it is in, the students & staff - they're [...]

New Echota Historic Site: Know Before You Go

Posted By booksnbackpacks 968 days ago on Literature

https://booksnbackpacks.com - Interested in Cherokee history? Then you have to visit New Echota Historic Site near Calhoun, GA. Go explore the former Cherokee capital and learn about the tragic Trail of Tears. New Echota is one of the most important Native American sites in Georgia. Among other things, it was the home of the first Native American...
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Short Story Checklist

Posted By LaurelLit 837 days ago on Writing

https://laurellit.com -   I have been writing a lot of short fiction lately. I’ve also been reading and studying short fiction, as that’s a major focus of the grad program I’m in. The other day, I was looking for online journals where I could submit my short fiction, and read their guidelines. One place insisted that shortContinue Reading
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Subscribe to Laurellit & download Murder at Styles Resort for Free!

Posted By LaurelLit 717 days ago on Writing

https://laurellit.com - Scroll down to subscribe & you’ll be sent a link to safely download Murder at Styles Resort, my adaptation of Agatha Christie’s The Mysterious Event at Styles. The Best Way to Hide is in Plain Sight After experiencing both emotional and physical trauma, Helen, a security guard at the Minnesota capitol, needs to get away. State senatorContinue Reading
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October Giveaway – $100 Bath & Body Works Card – Hosted By The Mommy Island, The Kids Did It and Others

Posted By Sybrina 623 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - OCTOBER Giveaway - $100 Bath & Body Works Gift Card - Hosted By The Mommy Island, The Kids Did It and Others - It's October. Fall is here and that means cooler, drier weather for most of us. If you're noticing that your skin is feeling a little drier, too, enter this giveaway for a chance to spend $100 at Bath & Body Works on some nice soothing lotions.

This event is HOSTED by The Mommy Island and The Kids Did It and sponsored by the awesome bloggers, authors, and Etsy shop owners! Hop ends October 31, 2022

Fabulous Female Writers: Dolly Parton

Posted By LaurelLit 582 days ago on Writing

https://laurellit.com - Dolly Parton is a fabulous writer? There’s no doubt that Dolly Parton is fabulous, just in general. Her literacy program, Imagination Library, where she sends free books to millions of children worldwide, is proof of that. On her website, she states: “When I was growing up in the hills of East Tennessee, I knew myContinue Reading
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Maz, Origin By T. L. Ford – Goddess Fish Promotions

Posted By Sybrina 562 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - Maz, Origin By T. L. Ford - Goddess Fish Promotions. Genre: Sci-fi/Science Fiction. Entering the witness relocation program after lawfully escaping a massive walled-in prison, teenage Merrill tries to fit into our society. Her background and decisions may not let her.

Maz, Origin is a story of growth and love, guilt and innocence, and changing goals. What is morally right and what is legally right? What's legal for humans may not be for aliens... Read Excerpt and Enter Giveaway.

The Rabbit and The Fox Book Store – Featured Product – Cottons: The White Carrot by Jim Pascoe

Posted By Sybrina 540 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - The Rabbit and The Fox Book Store - Featured Product - Cottons: The White Carrot by Jim Pascoe

Unicorn Gifts For Teens, YA and Others – Last Unicorn Wall Art Print

Posted By Sybrina 518 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - Unicorn Gifts For Teens, YA and Others -Featured Gift of the Day - Last Unicorn Wall Art Print Fantasy Starry Night Regret Artwork by Aja choose size and type of paper

Season of the Dragon By Natalie Wright – Silver Dagger Book Tours

Posted By Sybrina 476 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - Season of the Dragon - Dragos Primeri Book 1, an Epic Fantasy By Natalie Wright - Silver Dagger Book Tours. “This dazzling epic fantasy series kickoff rewards and upends reader expectations.”—BOOKLIFE REVIEWS, Editor’s Pick. “[Readers] looking for fantasy series titles that open with a bang of psychological and political allure will find that few can equal the force of Season of the Dragon.”—D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW. When dragons rise from a thousand-year slumber, to save her loved ones, a young changeling woman must unite her warring souls.
Quen Santu wasn’t born to save the world. She was created to destroy it. Read guest post, watch book trailer and enter giveaway.

The Messy Room Toy and Tool Store – Kids Gardening Set, with Kids Gardening Tool Set

Posted By Sybrina 431 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - The Messy Room Toy and Tool Store – Born Toys Kids Gardening Set, with Kids Gardening Tool Set, Kids Gardening Gloves and Washable Apron for The Ultimate Kids Gardening kit and Dress up Clothes or Role Play

Wilhelmina Quigley: Magic School Dropout By Liese Sherwood-Fabre – Silver Dagger Book Tours

Posted By Sybrina 410 days ago on Writing

https://sybrina.com - Wilhelmina Quigley: Magic School Dropout - A Teen Fantasy By Liese Sherwood-Fabre - Silver Dagger Book Tours. A missing father. A mother bewitched. Wilhelmina must use her unpredictable magic to catch whoever—or whatever—is stalking her parents. Will her powers be enough to restore her family? "Wilhelmina Quigley: Magic School Dropout" is a fish-out-of-water story with touches of mystery, fantasy, and humor. A witty tale of enchantment. Read Excerpt and Enter Giveaway.