Review:Zan-Gah:A Prehistoric Adventure by Allan Richard Shichman

Title:Zan-Gah:A Prehistoric Adventure

Author:Allan Richard Shickman

Pages:160

Publisher:Earthshaker Books (July 15th, 2007)

Source:Received for review

Reading Level:Young Adult

Rating:

Summary:

Zan-Gah: A Prehistoric Adventure The hero, Zan-Gah seeks his lost twin in a savage prehistoric world, encountering suffering, captivity, conflict, love, and triumph. In three years, Zan-Gah passes from an uncertain boyhood to a tried and proven manhood and a position of leadership among his people.

Review:

Zan-Gah:A Prehistoric Adventure was a great brotherly story. It was your average brother going off to rescue his brother read easily and at a good pace. Every chapter had a meaning to it and flowed along with the story. The characters were wonderful and interesting to try to remember while reading. The cover pretty much starts the book off, the rest flowing after it.

While Zan, now Zan-Gah, goes off to find his brother, the story was touching. It was when he found his brother was I not all that thrilled. Zan-Gah was held capture for a year in a village where they kept him a prisoner until they let him go. Even after a years of capture, Zan-Gah went on, looking for his brother.

Zan-Gah:A Prehistoric Adventure was a great read. it was east, fun, and all in all, a really great story. The cover still awes me, so simple yet wonderful. (Maybe it's because I'm a Leo) It is a great ready for all ages and I would recommended it to all. Nothing in the book was too hard to understand, the story was didn't drag, and I had a fun time reading it.

Scourge by David H. Burton

Hey all!

Scourge by David Burton is coming out very soon so I thought you all may want to know about it!

My review coming soon!

The book synopsis:

Two dads, five siblings, and goggles!

Grim Doyle has always known his life was not exactly "normal", and things get even more curious when he discovers a set of stones that sweep him and his family to the fantasy, steampunk world of Verne - a place they had escaped from years ago. Now that they've returned, Grim and his siblings hide from the evil Lord Victor and his minions. And while learning about Jinns, Mystics, and the power of absinth they try to discover who is trying to kill them with the deadly Scourge.

Scourge is the first novel in the Grim Doyle Adventure series by author, David H. Burton. He can be found online at http://davidhburton.com

The link to purchase:

Amazon Kindle release is available here: http://www.amazon.com/Scourge-Grim-Doyle-Adventure-ebook/dp/B004AHKCVQ

Print version should be released in 2 weeks time.

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Book trailer:

Book trailer can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qbj7qqwBr0

Personalized version of Scourge:


I am offering a personalized ebook version of Scourge at my site. With it comes an autographed dedication page as well as a fun feature where I alter the name of one of the minor characters in the story with the name of the purchaser.

The link to purchase is here: http://davidhburton.com/?page_id=4113

And of course, my site is at http://davidhburton.com


I look forward to your review when you are able to get to it.

Thanks a million!
David

Blog Tour:Teresa D'Amario

HAPPY THANKSGIVING all!

I would like everyone to give a warm welcome to the amazing Teresa D'Amario!

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Hi Leilani, and thanks for having me here on this wonderful day! I bet those Americans visiting this morning who are online have rushed through your pre-thanksgiving preparations! I’m not! Nope, I’m really slow here in North Carolina. I’m celebrating Thanksgiving tomorrow. I know, I just have to be weird, don’t I?

But, I wanted to celebrate this awesome day by telling you guys some of the things I’m thankful for.

First, I’m thankful to know that SheWolf will release on the 30^th in print! Yep, you read that right. At last it’s coming in print, and I can tell you, this is very exciting for me. SheWolf was my first book, and was a finalist in the Science Fiction, Fantasy and Paranormal Romance (FF&P) Writer’s of America’s PRISM award for Best First Book! How kewl is that? If you haven’t heard of FF&P before, this award is given by women of amazing talent, who not only love to read Paranormal, but write it too.

I’m also thrilled and thankful to know that Dark Succession was nominated to the Author’s After Dark bookie awards, for the Best Werewolf book. This is the award’s first year, and being nominated by a group of paranormal romance readers did my heart good. I can’t tell you how excited I am! Voting is still going on, but I based off the awesome competition, I am just thrilled to find myself in their company!

Next I’m thankful to be able to tell you Leopard’s Key, my submission for the Dreams & Desires Anthology at Freya’s Bower will be coming out in February in both print and ebook. You can buy the ebook in its entirety or you can buy Leopard’s Key alone. I gotta tell ya, the covers for this series are hot, hot, hot!!!

On the personal side, I’m thankful for my husband and for our health. You know, I have the greatest hubby. If I’m writing, he skulks around the house trying to be as quiet as he can. If he must interrupt me, he’s careful. After all, a sudden removal from one’s work in progress can be as shocking as waking a sleepwalker. He certainly doesn’t want his dear wife going into shock. LOL.

I’m thankful for my dogs, and for their health as well. One of my boys is already over eleven years old, and that’s old for a lab. Other than the sudden dislike of anything taller than 2 feet, (he’s always been afraid of heights), he’s doing quite well. And my six year old thinks the world of his big brother, and cleans his ears daily. Can't get better than that!

I've had a great year this year - I was able to head out to the Romance Writer's Nationals and participate in their literacy signing for the first time. What an amazing day that was! I got to meet wonderful readers, and had a great time! I got to meet some authors and sit between two awesome authors.

I started a new day job - which turned into a night job, but at least I am working during a year when many others are not.

So what's next? I'm working on Blood Moon Betrayed, and should get it any day to my beta readers, then off to the publisher, so keep your eyes open. :)

So take a moment today and share with us all – whether today is your thanksgiving or not – What are YOU thankful for?

Im disappearing

Hi guys,

I'm really sorry that Iv'e been absent lately but my excuse is.... its NanoWrimo month! I've been trying so so so so so so so so so hard to get 50k and I am so close! I can almost touch it! So I'm going to be absent this weekend but I will pre-post stuff starting on Monday.

Though Nano is only 50k, my personal goal is 80k so I still will be somewhat absent but I promise not to be toooo absent!

Oh! I found my camera! At last! Which means I hope to do an IMM this week! If I get anything, Lol.

Stuff yourself with Turkey, write write write! and I will see you all on Monday!

However, I am always available via Twitter and email because I check that stuff constently everyday!

Bye!

Cover Catch:Chain Reaction

OMFG!!!!!

Idk if this is the final cover but this means its one step to getting released! Im SOSOSOSOSOSOOSOSOSOSOSOOSOSOSOSO excited! Those who know me know I love Simone Elkeles and I am a giant fan of the series!

I hope to get an ARC any way I can!

What do yall think?!?!?!

It's different from the others but itll look lovely on my shelf next to all of the other Simone E books!

ARC:Quantum by Imogen Rose

Title:Quantum

Author:Imogen Rose

Pages:334

Publisher:Imogen Rose (October 31, 2010)

Source:ARC received for review

Reading Level:Young Adult

Rating:

Summary:

A whole year has passed. It's October again... or is it? As California teen, Arizona Darley, contemplates traveling back through the portal to seek out her dad, her life is plunged into a whirlwind ride through the unknown. But this time, she doesn't disappear through the portal. Has Arizona been kidnapped-again? Is Raj Sen to blame? Could Dillard have taken her? As Kellan, David and her parents launch a frantic search with the help of the Wanderers, it becomes apparent that things are much more complex than they seem - for all of them. While investigating her daughter's lastest disappearance, Olivia faces shocking revelations about the Wanderers and her life with Rupert. In the meantime, what's happening in New Jersey? Are both of Arizona's worlds about to collide?

Review:

Quantum was definitely the most interesting, wonderful, confusing, exciting book out of the whole series!

The fact that they hero's name was Kellan sold me. I knew from there I needed to read this series, but after reading the series, I fell in love with it as well. Not only is Kellan a wonderful character, but most of them are, even the bad ones! I love the fact that you can see all of the characters grow throughout the story.

Arizona has gone through more than any person might think possible in this life time. From the previous two books, we are all well aware of that. But in Quantum, things just get more and more interesting. Arizona is living in two worlds, literally. She has two dads, two houses, and two... boyfriends? No! That can't be! Or can it?

Not only is there things going on with Arizona, but even major and minor characters have things going on with them. Life changing things. Though we were able to see all of the characters grow, Rose just does not stop with the twists and turns! It can be beautiful, frustrating, and or both.

Rose has a wonderful mind and purposefully tries to keep you thinking, which can be a great thing when reading. It keeps you guessing and flipping the pages for more information! In the back of Quantum, you see that the series continues with another book! What more can Rose put us and these characters you ask? I have no idea but I can not wait to find out!

Trailer:

Help a girl out!

Hi guys!

My baby cousin entered in a Gerber contest for cutest baby and I would really really really really appreciate it if you could vote for her!

We need as many votes as possible and I would love to see her votes sky rocket because all of you amazing followers! While I completely understand the process may be long and you say forget it but PLEASE!

Thanks to my dad, you have step by step instructions!

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Abigail should show up.

You will then have to provide your email address and then you will be sent an email. You will have to open up the email to officially place your vote.

You can vote once per day, per email & per computer.


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Thank you all so much and I hope you will do this for me! I ask you vote once but if you remember, you can vote everyday!

Review:Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble by HP Mallory

Title:Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble
Author:HP Mallory
Pages:
Publisher:
Source:Received for review from author
Reading Level:Romance
Rating:


Summary:

A self-deprecating witch with the unique ability to reanimate the dead.
A dangerously handsome warlock torn between being her boss and her would-be lover.
A six hundred year old English vampire with his own agenda;
one that includes an appetite for witches.
The Underworld in a state of chaos.
Let the games begin.

Life isn’t bad for psychic Jolie Wilkins. True, she doesn’t have a love life to speak of, but she has a cute house in the suburbs of Los Angeles, a cat and a quirky best friend.

Enter Rand Balfour, a sinfully attractive warlock who insists she’s a witch and who just might turn her life upside down. Rand hires her to help him solve a mystery regarding the death of his client who also happens to be a ghost. Jolie not only uncovers the cause of the ghost’s demise but, in the process, she brings him back to life!

Word of Jolie’s incredible ability to bring back the dead spreads like wildfire, putting her at the top of the Underworld’s most wanted list. Consequently, she finds herself at the center of a custody battle between a villainous witch, a dangerous but oh-so-sexy vampire, and her warlock boss, Rand.

Review:
Knowing the author was HP Mallory, I started Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble eagerly.

The book started off easy and fun to follow. Jolie is a psychic, and a pretty good one. Though, times are hard out for a psychic, no one really visits anymore, until she meets her first ghost. Jolie knew that was life changing but she never thought it would literally change her life. Then enters Rand.

Rand visited her shop and she couldn't help but to find herself attracted to him. Jolie finds herself anticipating his visits, eager to work with him.... Until he tries to convince her she's a witch and he needs her help. At first Jolie thinks hes mad, witches and warlock arent real! Right?

Rand certainty proves her wrong. As Jolie and Rand go through training to help her get her powers, Jolie finds out more about her. When she is invited to a party she knows Rand will be attending, she accepts not knowing it was a trap. Rand is forced to take her as his own to protect her.

Jolie is forced to leave everything he loves to move out of country to live with Rand. Just as their relationship might have potential, Jolie gets a boyfriend and is happy until she is crushed. Rand is left to pick up the pieces, but he is was not complaining.

While I adored To Kill A Warlock, Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble's was not all I thought it to be. However, I will be picking up the next book, eager to see how Jolie's story plays out! Another wonderful book by the fantastic Mallory.

Review:To Kill A Warlock by HP Mallory

Title:To Kill A Warlock
Author:HP Mallory
Pages:
Publisher:
Source:Received for review
Reading Level:Romance
Rating:


Summary:
The murder of a dark arts warlock. A shape-shifting, ravenous creature on the loose. A devilishly handsome stranger sent to investigate. Sometimes working law enforcement for the Netherworld is a real bitch.

Dulcie O’Neil is a fairy. And not the type to frolic in gardens. She’s a Regulator—a law-enforcement agent who monitors the creatures of the Netherworld to keep them from wreaking havoc in the mortal world.

When a warlock is murdered and Dulcie was the last person to see him alive, she must uncover the truth before she’s either deported back to the Netherworld, or she becomes the next victim.

Enter Knight Vander, a sinfully attractive investigator sent from the Netherworld to work the case with Dulcie. Between battling her attraction to her self-appointed partner, keeping a sadomasochistic demon in check, and fending off the advances of a sexy and powerful vampire, Dulcie’s got her hands full.

As the body count increases, Dulcie finds herself battling dark magic, reconnoitering in S&M clubs and suffering the greatest of all betrayals.

Review:
HP Mallory had me hooked from the beginning!

A lovely friend of mine mentioned this book was good and once I realized I had it for review, I picked it up and loved it. If the cute title and the awesome cover doesn't interest you, I dont understand you! While the story is absolutely amazing, there was plenty of cute sexy twists in it! I loved how Mallory took to the paranormal world. It is always interesting when one works for the paranormal agencies and this place definitely had some drama going on.

Dulcie was a fantastic sassy character. She was a joy to follow and her words and actions memorable. There was certain times I wanted to strangle her, but im sure we find that in all characters good and evil. her best friend was very enjoyable as well. I also found her sassy and fun.... for a witch!

Like any good love story, there was a love triangle. Or was it a square? Depends on how you look at it I suppose! Though all three of the men were absolutely amazing, yes it was a love square, there was one who caught me. It was the vampire. What can I say? Im a sucker for a good vampire story! And so is Dulcie it seems.

Another thing I loved about Dulcie, though she was part of the paranormal FBI, Dulcie secretly wanted to be a writer. I love it when characters in books want to be a writer, it just sounds funny to me, something I really like in characters.

All in all, To Kill A Warlock was a magnificent start and I can not wait for more of Dulcie's story. Mallory is definitely an author you want to check out.

Twin Troubles

Hey all!!!

As most of you probably no, its Nanowrimo month!!!!

I am participating in hopes to get 50k on my YA contemp Walking Dead.

Me and my best blogger friend Andrea decided to make a blog in which we talk about writing, put up excerpts and a post or two about how our books are going.

Both of us are really excited about this and we hope you all will follow, support us, and hopefully get some good tips when you're writing!




Hope to see you there!

Halloween giveaway Winners!

First of all I want to say thank you all!!!



I hope you all had a safe and wonderful Halloween!!

As you know NanoWrimo is in session so I had to pick my winners for one of them is to be in this book!

For those not aware of what book I am writing for NanoWrimo, I am working on my Contemp
Walking Dead!!

Here is the cover, excerpt, and synopsis for your enjoyment!



Thanks a million to the wonderful Andrea who made this lovely cover for me!!

The "model" on the cover was actually my cousin Victoria who I stalked all day taking pictures. You can follow Victoria on Twitter and her Tumblr

Synopsis: Walking Dead

Leah Daniels has a perfect life. She has the perfect parents, and a high school reputation any girl would dream of. That is, until she comes home one night from partying with her friends on her birthday to find her parents on the floor. Covered in their blood. Leah is absolutely devastated, she lost everything she every loved. She quickly gets adopted by the rich famous photographer who had recently lost her daughter.

Leah is living life in the same area she grew up in, the only new thing is the house and her legal guardian. Then she meets him. He is the only one who truly understands her pain and wants to comfort her in every way possible. Before Leah can even see the bright side now that this boy is here, she receives a threat letter. From the man who murdered her parents.

Excerpt: Walking Dead

What would my parents think of me now? How are they looking down at me?
I shook my head. It didn’t matter what they thought of me. They weren’t here. They left me to rot alone in this place I call hell. They once told me they would never leave me. They lied. The left me when I wasn’t ready to let them go. They didn’t even say goodbye.

Thats it!!!

Onto the winners!!!

Winner of the Halloween pack is:
Hilary!

Congrats Hilary! Please email me your mailing address!


Onto the winners!!!

The first winner (Who gets first dips on what book they want to be in!)

AMY JACOBS!!

CONGRATS AMY!

Amy is a dear friend of mine so I am incredibly happy to write her!

Omg!

The second winner is:

Katie Salidas!!!!!

Katie is one of my dearest author friends and I am thrilled to write her!

And yes Katie that means I want to be a character in your books! LOL!

Whatever Amy decides is what she gets, and what book is left, Katie gets!

All three winners please contact me at Leilani @ leilanilovesbooks.com and we shall get talking!!


Thank you all!!!!!