Morning all!
DO OVERS is still free, but today is the last day! Grab a copy for a romantic, and a bit humorous read.
I’m also unveiling a BRAND NEW cover for SWEET AND WILD!!
FREE ON AMAZON FOR KINDLE-DO OVERS!!
PREVIOUSLY RELEASED AS “YESTERDAYS TOMORROW”
What would you do if life gave you another chance to go back and get it right?
No one needs a mental health day more than forty-four year old Lila Weidner, but when the overworked HR director wakes up in her twenty-three year old body, she’s left wondering what is going on. Where is her life as a successful business woman? Where is her equally successful husband? And how is she going to maneuver through the day in order to stay on the same path she followed over twenty years earlier? Lila soon rediscovers old dreams and old friendships that she left behind and wonders if this is her chance for another shot at a truly fulfilling life. Does she dare to step off her original path and take advantage of the do overs life has given her?
Do Overs is a romantic short story (62 pages including a sneak peek into my next re-release The Better Man.) about making tough choices, finding old friends and remembering discarded dreams.
Go grab it for FREE!!! From now until May 17th!
Get it HERE!
Hope you enjoy it!
COMING SOON!! THE BETTER MAN Re-Release!
I couldn’t be more pleased to announce the re-release of The Better Man complete with a new and GORGEOUS cover!
BLURB:
Lorelei Warren is facing every bride’s nightmare; she’s been left at the altar with nothing but a Dear Jane letter from the cheating groom, and a church full of friends and family. Will Draper, her best friend and the best man is there to pick up the pieces. He’s been in love with Lorelei for years and he can’t resist her. Now Lori has to decide what direction her life will head, especially when it comes to Will. Can she risk losing his friendship or is what she feels for Will worth pursuing?
EXCERPT:
“Why did he do this, Will? Why like this?”
“I have no idea.”
His voice was close. She opened her eyes and found him sitting on the floor next to her. “I had no clue he was unhappy or even seeing someone else. I feel like such an idiot.” Anger flashed hot in her belly again.
“Don’t, because you’re not.”
“Easy for you to say. You’re not in my place right now.” Despite the warmth in his gray eyes, she didn’t want comfort. Misery raged inside, pushing at her chest, and stuck in her throat until she thought she would choke on it.
Will lifted her hand in his and held it, his thumb stroking gently.
Reluctantly, Lori allowed him the contact and concentrated on the soothing touch, letting it sink into her skin. A long moment passed. Her heartbeat slowed from a rapid hammer to a steadier rhythm.
“I guess I can’t hide here all day. Won’t solve anything.” She drew in a breath and slowly released it to disperse the tension that had her heart in a stranglehold. “Gotta face all the people out there. It’s going to be horrible.”
Will squeezed her hand and bumped her shoulder with his. “They love you and they’ll be fine. You’ll be fine.”
She grimaced at his promise. “I don’t want them to feel sorry for me.”
Will pushed himself to his feet and held his hand out to her. She didn’t accept it for a long moment, but regarded him with interest, wondering why he’d been able to calm her. If one of her bridesmaids were here, no doubt she’d whip Lori into a frenzy. Instead, Will managed to steady her. She accepted his hand, allowing him to help her to her feet.
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Look for The Better Man to be available May 20th at Amazon. I’ll post the link as soon as it’s available!
WEEKEND WRITING WARRIORS-April 28th
Happy Sunday! It looks like springtime has sprung. Finally! I’ve been so tired of the cold winter weather.
Today I’m going to be posting my 8 sentences from my latest short story release Do Overs (previously released as Yesterday’s Tomorrow).
BLURB:
What would you do if life gave you another chance to go back and get it right?
No one needs a mental health day more than forty-four year old Lila Weidner, but when the overworked HR director wakes up in her twenty-three year old body, she’s left wondering what is going on. Where is her life as a successful business woman? Where is her equally successful husband? And how is she going to maneuver through the day in order to stay on the same path she followed over twenty years earlier? Lila soon rediscovers old dreams and old friendships that she left behind and wonders if this is her chance for another shot at a truly fulfilling life. Does she dare to step off her original path and take advantage of the do overs life has given her?
Here’s my 8:
If it weren’t for my future with Bob maybe I could mend Colin’s soon to be broken heart.
I recalled the flash, the passion contained in the one quick image and feeling. What was that? Another rip in my fabric of time? Something that could be? That would be?
A part of me wanted to reach out and touch him again, find out if the jolt would be repeated, but by the look on his face, the half-smile, the hooded eyes, I really didn’t think he shared the same experience.
A dull ache thudded against my temples.
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Do Overs is available on Amazon for only 99 cents! Go grab a copy!
And please head over to Weekend Writing Warriors to check out the other great authors!
BLOG TOUR AND CONTEST-FATE by TALLULAH GRACE
I’m pleased to welcome Tallulah Grace to my blog today so she can present her release, Fate, and offer a prize to one lucky commenter!
BLURB:
Death stalks Kris in dreams and in reality. The target of a cunning serial killer, Kris must defend her life and her love. Visions prepare her for what’s coming, but is knowledge enough to change the future? Or will demented mania claim victory over fated love?
The good things in life are coming together for Kristina Collins. She’s found her ideal home, her career is on track for mega success and the man of her dreams has finally come back into her life.
In Fate, the first installment of the Timeless Trilogy, Kris Collins discovers the benefits and risks of having precognitive visions while being stalked by a serial killer. Her friends can’t help her, the FBI can’t save her; she must save herself.
The Timeless Trilogy heroines, Kristina, Veronica and Cassandra, each deal with paranormal abilities as they discover and rediscover eternal love.
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EXCERPT:
The edge of the blade felt like ice against her skin. One breath too deep, one movement—ever so slight—would give the knife a taste of her blood. It’s a part of the nightmare, she thought, even as she felt the breath of her attacker lightly touch her face.
The nightmares that had been plaguing her for weeks warned of this moment. Images, too terrifying to be real, flashed quickly across her mind’s eye in an instant replay of her recent night terrors. Running down a long, empty hallway, filled with doorways on either side, chased by some unknown monster that knew her deepest fears. Running towards a movie, scrolling incessantly with images of those she loved most trapped in a fiery hell. Sepia-toned faces, twisted in pain, were a stark contrast to the blue, red and yellow of the flames engulfing them. The echoes of their screams filled the dark, never-ending hallway. She couldn’t look away and she couldn’t stop running; her only escape was straight ahead, towards the horror show.
So far, the nightmares ended with her sitting straight up in bed, breathing hard in a cold sweat. He hadn’t caught her yet.
The all too real feeling of cold steel pressed against her neck gave the nightmare an alternate ending. Kris tried to control her breathing so her attacker would think she slept. Her mind raced as she tried to think of a way to reach the loaded SIG waiting beneath the extra pillow beside her. She didn’t always keep a gun so handy, but recent events, including the dreams, made it a necessity.
“Wake up, Sleeping Beauty.” The familiar voice spoke the words softly in her ear.
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Tallulah Grace is an aficionado of anything paranormal, loves to read a good thriller and creates characters that become friends. Tallulah was born and raised in a small southern town located in the foothills of the vibrant Blue Ridge Mountains. When she’s not developing characters and weaving stories, Tallulah enjoys antiquing and bead-weaving.
Personal Links:
Website: http://www.tallulahgrace.com
Blog: http://www.tallulahspeaks.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/TallulahSpeaks
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grace.tallulah
Amazon Author Page: http://amazon.com/author/tallulahgrace
Book Trailer on You Tube: http://bit.ly/mC5UfX
Book Links
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0054QZNRA
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/timeless-trilogy-book-one-tallulah-grace/1104729281
http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/timeless-trilogy-book-one/id454533167?mt=11
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/66643
http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Timeless-Trilogy-Book-One-Fate/book-AGyrHX17p0yENAS0mnawxg/page1.html
Tallulah will be awarding winner’s choice of a backlist eBook to a randomly drawn commenter at every stop, so make sure you follow her tour! The link to her tour dates is HERE! Good luck!
HUMP DAY HOOK~April 24th
HAPPY HUMP DAY! I know, it’s been a long time since I participated in Hump Day Hook. It’s been a super busy last couple months. I’ve had 2 book releases, not to mention all that’s going on on the homefront (2 girls prepping for prom). But I’m baaaack!! And today I’m bringing you a hook from my latest release, a short story available on Amazon, called Do Overs (this was previously released as Yesterday’s Tomorrow)
BLURB:
What would you do if life gave you another chance to go back and get it right?
No one needs a mental health day more than forty-four year old Lila Weidner, but when the overworked HR director wakes up in her twenty-three year old body, she’s left wondering what is going on. Where is her life as a successful business woman? Where is her equally successful husband? And how is she going to maneuver through the day in order to stay on the same path she followed over twenty years earlier? Lila soon rediscovers old dreams and old friendships that she left behind and wonders if this is her chance for another shot at a truly fulfilling life. Does she dare to step off her original path and take advantage of the do overs life has given her?
HOOK:
Bob’s white noise machine put me to sleep. The sound of girly laughter and chatter dragged me out.
“Turn the TV down, Bob.” I curled up in a fetal position and pulled my blanket up so just my nose poked out. I refused to open my eyes, not ready to face the day.
“Bob? Bob Weidner?”
That voice didn’t belong in my room.
Why would the television say my husband’s name? I opened one eye just a crack. My heart did a drum roll.
I opened both my eyes a little more.
Very realistic dream. My heart continued a heavy beat. Interesting. From headaches and dizzy spells to hallucinations. I sucked in my breath to steady my unraveling nerves. This, I wasn’t ready for.
Someone shuffled past my bed.
Bob getting ready for work.
Please let it be Bob getting ready for work. I fisted my hands against the blanket, pulling it up to my chin, as if a lifeline to reality.
“Can you start the coffee?” I mumbled against my pillow and bit my bottom lip, waiting for the reply. Waiting for my husband’s voice.
“Start it yourself.” The voice, far too feminine, far too exasperated to be Bob’s continued. “What’s going on with you and Bob? Please tell me you’re not sleeping with him.”
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Do Overs is available for Kindles for only 99 cents! It was a Long and Short Review Book of the Month nominee and a fun 47 page read! Check it out!
There’s a lot more Hump Day Hook awesomeness. Please head over to their website to read all the other contributions!
ALSO TODAY! I’m over at Christine Warner’s blog talking about character development and my other latest Soul Mate Publishing release, No Going Back, also available at Amazon! Come over and say hello!
GODDESS FISH BLOG TOUR and CONTEST-A Witch Without Magic by Larisa Walk
Good Morning! I’m very pleased to welcome Larisa Walk to my blog today. She’s going to be talking about her release, A WITCH WITHOUT MAGIC and her contest! Larisa will be awarding a $10 Amazon Gift Certificate to five randomly drawn commenters during the tour. Make sure you follow her tour. Dates of her blog stops are at the Goddess Fish link below.
BLURB:
When her neighbors accuse Belladonna of Satanism and making them age years to days, she must find who is behind it or face a modern day witch hunt. Her mysterious enemy knows where to strike to cause the most damage: Belladonna’s only friend is losing his life-force; the garden that feeds her is dying; and her house ghost goes poltergeist. To save her neighbors and friends and prove her innocence, she must travel to the Otherworld where butterflies have razor wings and where her worst fears will come to life.
EXCERPT:
The mob on the other side of the wrought iron fence wore no tri-cornered hats or starched bonnets. They didn’t brandish pitchforks or flaming torches. Hell, they didn’t even bring a preacher to drive the Devil out. Still, they had come to flush out a witch and the witch was me.
They were thirty all together, gathered outside my gate under the two California live oaks that shade the sidewalk in midday. I had to squint into the still hot mid-October sun to study their unfamiliar faces. The mob included several dwarves. The youngest dwarf must have been in her forties, a tiny woman that for some reason wore a yellow, red and blue Snow White dress with an appliquéd picture of Snow White on the chest. She didn’t look like a typical dwarf: no classically high forehead and her arms and legs were proportionate. She was holding a fluffy purple teddy bear by a front paw and sucking her thumb.
In the sun my forehead sweated under the straw hat. A mocking bird’s harsh chirrup burst from the oak on the right, piercing as a car horn. I flinched.
I don’t much like or trust people in large groups – doing time in Greenville State Prison for Women had taught me that. In prison the exercise yard is the most dangerous place to be: too many inmates in one area, too many chances to be stabbed with a shiv made from a sharpened toothbrush handle or from melted and hardened Styrofoam cups.
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ABOUT LARISA WALK
Larisa Walk, a native Russian, lives in California with her husband and two formerly homeless cats. She writes paranormal fiction that is more often than not populated by characters from the Russian fairy world. Her short fiction appeared in several anthologies and magazines. She has published a historic fantasy novel, A Handful of Earth, and a modern paranormal novel, A Witch Without Magic. See her quirky blog posts here: http://www.larisawalk.com
REMEMBER TO FOLLOW LARISA’S BLOG TOUR! She’s giving away $10 Amazon gift certificates to five lucky commenters during her tour! Click on the Goddess Fish icon below to go to the list of tour dates! Don’t miss out!
