Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Secrets Kept Grand Finale


On Tour with Prism Book Tours


The Secrets Kept Tour Grand Finale!


This tour explored the World of Nälu: 
Where a story with adventure, action, love, betrayal, and a quest takes place.
We visited sites, learned more about the cuisine, and were introduced to some fantastical characters.


12/9: Launch

12/10: Kelly P’s Blog - Guest Post

The five must see places of Western Nälu

The Nations of Nälu welcomes you to the western region of Nälu. Home to the elves, two of the dwarf clans, and the humans. Most likely you came by ship, so we will start with the beautiful land of Zurial...





What is a visit to a new land without exploring some of the cuisine? I don’t know about you, but I LOVE food and discovering new favorites. If you’ve been by my Facebook page, you probably have guessed that. Ha! Well, here in Nälu we have quite a variety. Today we’ll just look at a few favorites...



12/12: fundinmental - Guest Post


In the course of edits, Secrets Kept lost the opening chapter where we catch a glimpse of the Sacred Pearl. Hopefully, I’ll be able to share that scene with you all one of these days. But later in the story, we learn that the Sacred Pearl was kidnapped during the attack on Dagmar, the headquarters of the Guardians.


But what is so special about the Pearl?



12/13: Next Page Reviews - Review


This book is amazing! It's a gorgeous fantasy with lots of action-packed scenes and spellbinding paranormal and fantasy elements. It's a quick read (I need more!!) and is a definite page turner. It's unique, original, and gorgeously written, perfectly for any lover of good, descriptive fantasy.



12/13: Giveaway Breaking News - Guest Post


The defeat of Lord Stygian released the people, breaking the hold of the Tainted One, but she vowed to return. Who would stop her then? Who should rule the nations? What will become of the giants? Can they be trusted? The questions gave way to chaos, but Karasi, one of the lost rulers of Zohar, long imprisoned by the Tainted One and Stygian, brought peace again and established the first Guardian Circle. They were charged with guiding and teaching of the nations, so that history would never repeat itself, and the nations would never have to endure another oppressive rule such as Lord Stygian’s again...



12/15: Colorimetry - Review of Desert Rose


"This is an intro to how JL Mbewe's stories aren't all peachy happy endings, necessarily, how she delivers an entire world, finished and beautiful, with minimal words. With one short story, she gained a fan-for-life with me. (I'm stubborn, too... you're stuck with me now, JL!!) I love this book!!"



12/16: Katie’s Clean Book Collection - Guest Post


On the northern edge of the Prathae Plains lies an ancient forest. Wisps of a grey mist ooze between bent and wrinkled trees. Silvery cobwebs sway loosely among their twisting limbs like tattered curtains of the dead. A force lingers at the edge of the forest like the foul stench of a beast.


It breathes of dark magic and death...



12/17: Deal Sharing Aunt - Guest Post


Mystery surrounds the corrupted dagger of Raemoja, of course, those who created it, wouldn’t call it that.


Only the dwarves know how to “corrupt” a blade, strengthening it against things not of this world, but the dwarves did not make this dagger.


The dagger is a tool, and we cannot talk about the tool without learning about the one who crafted it...



12/19: I Am A Reader, Not A Writer - Guest Post


When Nälu was known as Talesri, there were only two dwarf clans. Klovan and Igazin, and they both spoke Tarôc...


During Stygian’s reign, the Klovan maintained a strong defense against the dwäza raids, but much of Stygian’s focus was on the Igazin...


[The Stozic's] capital city, Ta’vazi, is built right into the side of the mountain much like the ancient city of Petra in Jordan...





"I definitely found the title a perfect fit for the story. The MC, Ayianna, has had some secrets kept from her and then in turn must keep her own...


Overall, this was a good story. I really wanted to understand more about the prophecy and dagger and the role that Ayianna and her fellow companions will play, but I'll have to wait until the next book to learn more."



12/22: Mortal Moments - Guest Post


There are three distinct ethnic groups of elves in Nälu. The Esusamor, Saryhemor, and Wofsemor. They speak the common tongue of Nälu, their dialect of Zjótharyn, and most of the older generations are familiar with the ancient language of Táchil. Aside from the merfolk, they are the longest living beings in Nälu...



12/23: alwaysjoart - Guest Post


The feline shape-shifting race of Nälu: The Haruzo are split into two ethnic groups: The Plarzo in Bonzapur and the Rugazo in the mountainous region of Arashel...


Go to alwaysjoart to also listen to two songs representative of the music from Secrets Kept.



12/24: Mel’s Shelves - Review


If you enjoy fantasy, this is the beginning of a great series and I'm personally looking forward to reading the next book!


My Rating=5 Stars




12/26: Zerina Blossom - Guest Post


Across many watery miles and treacherous seas, is a land of mystery, great beauty, and wonder. Ragged mountains emerge from the depths and loom over lush, colorful gardens. Home to the glowing moonflower, healing waters, and dragons.


Here, you will find the Kaleki. The Sea-people. Otherwise known as the merfolk...




"Secrets Kept by J.L. Mbewe is a refreshingly brilliant and utterly sizzling beginning to an astounding epic adventure that emphasizes the innate desire in all of us to do what we fear the most – to truly live life to the fullest. I absolutely loved this story!"



12/29: Fictionally - Review


"I really liked the story, over all. I found it engaging enough that there were not many slow spots in it , which is good cause I read most of it in one weekend so I could have the review up by today.There's also fantastical creatures galore!"



12/30: Dalene’s Book Reviews - Review


"I really had fun reading this book. The characters were well developed and the world building was pretty good."



12/31: Grand Finale




desert-rose-3web
FREE right now on 

Amazon and Barnes & Noble!

Desert Rose

(A Tale of Nälu #1)





Secrets KeptSecrets
Kept
 
by JL
Mbewe


YA Fantasy
October 30th 2013 by AltWit Press



With a curse, she will build an army.
With the dagger, she will undo the last sacrifice.
But first the sorceress must find the secret keeper.




Torn from her homeland and thrust into a betrothal against her wishes, Ayianna learns her family has a deadly secret that now has her on the run. She joins forces with Kael, an embittered half-elf, and Saeed, an elderly High Guardian, to seek answers to her father’s death, the destruction of Dagmar, and the plains people’s bizarre behavior.



Ayianna discovers there is more at stake here than just her mother’s disappearance and her familial duty to her betrothed. The sorceress has cursed the plains people, and it is a race against time to release them before the sorceress resurrects an ancient evil.







Tales of Nalu


desert-rose-3web

Desert Rose

A Tale of Nälu #1



First short story published March 2013



Set thirty some years before the opening scene of book one.



Can a desert princess find love with a foreign king?



Johari lives in the shadow of her beautiful sister until a foreign king notices her, but in her haste to prove herself worthy of affection she finds herself compromised and on a difficult journey to make things right.



Dragon-ThiefwebDragon Thief

A Tale of Nälu #2



What if all you knew had been a lie?



The teaching of the Guardians has guided Semine’s footsteps since her infancy. When her mentor shows up with information contrary to what she’s been taught, she doubts her decision to follow in their footsteps. She must decide if there is life beyond what she has always known or embrace a new, mysterious path and reject the Guardians’ legacy.



Available at Amazon. Coming soon to Barnes and Noble.



indestructible final (436x640)Indestructable

A Tale of Nälu #3



To what lengths would you go to the save the world?



Elothryn keeps the darkest secret of Nälu: The cursed dagger of Raemoja. A weapon powerful enough to release the greatest evil from the underworld. For generations, his family has lived without incident until now. The hunters have his scent and will stop at nothing to reclaim the dagger. Elothryn and his son flee, seeking help, but will they find it?



Available at Amazon. Coming soon to Barnes and Noble. 





NOW AVAILABLE: Tales of  Nälu (all three short stories in paperback) on Amazon!

Pageflex Persona [document: PRS0000026_00013]


Living life balanced between reality and dreams.


JL Mbewe - AuthorWriting as J. L. Mbewe, Jennette is an author, artist, mother, wife, but not always in that order. Born and raised in Minnesota, she now braves the heat of Texas, but pines for the Northern Lights and the lakes of home every autumn. She loves trying to capture the abstract and make it concrete. She has two short stories published in The Clockwork Dragon anthology, and is busily creating worlds inhabited by all sorts of fantasy creatures and characters, all questing about and discovering true love amid lots of peril. Her debut novel Secrets Kept and her short stories set in the world of Nälu: Desert Rose, Dragon Thief, and Indestructible are now available. She is currently living her second childhood with a wonderful husband and two precious children who don’t seem to mind her eclectic collections of rocks, shells, and books, among other things.


For more information about her journey as a writer mama and all things creative please visit her at:





Tour-Wide Giveaway



Kindle Fire Prize Pack (US/CAN ONLY), which includes:
- Kindle Fire
- Chocolate truffles
- Paper backs of Secrets Kept and Tales of Nälu
- Awesome swag (key chain, bookmark, and poster)
Ends January 7, 2014
a Rafflecopter giveaway







Are you a blogger and want to receive information about new tours? Go HERE.
Are you an author or publisher and would like to have us organize a tour? Go HERE.








Sunday, December 29, 2013

15 Winter Reads!

Winter Reads Cover

Sit back, relax in your favorite reading chair and enjoy 15 Winter Reads from 15 bestselling YA authors. There is something to delight every reader in this box set – paranormal romance, futuristic sci-fi, historical, time travel, and contemporary. Many of the Indelibles have given you access to both the first and second books in their series – you’ll be reading well into the New Year!

LIMITED TIME BOX SET - from 15 bestselling YA authors
ON SALE 12/29 - 1/11 for just $1.99


Amazon * Barnes & Noble


15 Winter Reads includes:





Iron ButterflyThe Iron Butterfly by Chanda Hahn


Escaping an experimental prison, Thalia tries to hide her past and her gifts, from her friends. But her past isn’t always easy to escape, especially when it hunts you down.





TrembleTremble (Celestra Series) by Addison Moore


Sixteen year-old, Skyla Messenger is a dead girl walking. When her newly remarried mother moves the family to Paragon Island, to a house that is rumored to be haunted, Skyla finds refuge in Logan Oliver, a boy who shares her unique ability to read minds.





ExiledExiled by RaShelle Workman


Venus wakes to find herself no longer on her home planet of Kelari, but on Earth with a week to get back or she'll die.






Dragonfly CoverDragonfly by Leigh Talbert Moore


Gossip Girl meets VC Andrews in this contemporary family saga. Love, lies, and betrayal become the new normal when Anna enters the world of Jack and Lucy Kyser.


Amazon  * Facebook  * Twitter  * Goodreads  * Pinterest





open mindsOpen Minds and Closed Hearts by Susan Kaye Quinn


When everyone reads minds, a secret is a dangerous thing to keep.


 Blog * Twitter * Facebook * Wattpad * Goodreads





untraceableUntraceable by S.R. Johannes


When Grace's forest ranger dad disappears on patrol, she fights town authorities, tribal officials, & nature to prove he’s alive. Torn between a new hot boy and cute ex, she heads into the wilderness to find her dad. Soon, she is caught in a web of conspiracy, deception, and murder.




 Twitter * Facebook * Blog  * Goodreads





date an alienHow to Date an Alien and How to Break Up With an Alien by Magan Vernon


Alex Bianchi takes an internship at an alien operations center to pad her college applications but doesn't plan on falling in love with one of its residents. But as Alex’s senior year progresses, everything changes and she can’t figure out if it is interstellar or if it is just time to break up with an alien.





flutterFlutter of Luv by L.M. Preston


Dawn, the neighborhood tomboy, is happy to be her best friend’s shadow. Acceptance comes from playing football after school with the guys on the block while hiding safely behind her glasses, braces, and boyish ways. But Tony moves in, becomes the star Running Back on her school’s football team, and changes her world and her view of herself forever.





watchedWatched by Cindy M. Hogan


It takes more than a school trip to change Christy's life. It takes murder.


 Blog * Twitter * Facebook * Goodreads







clockwiseClockwise and ClockwiseR by Elle Strauss


A follow up to Clockwise, Casey and Nate travel back in time and race against the clock to rescue Casey's rebellious brother Tim from frontline battle in America's civil war.


 Website * Blog * Twitter * Facebook * Wattpad * Goodreads







5.5"X8.5" Post Card TemplateGlimpse (Zellie Wells #1) and Glimmer (Zellie Wells #2) by Stacey Wallace Benefiel


While working together to figure out what their shared vision means, Zellie discovers that Benjamin is a worthy friend and mentor. If only he could keep his hands off of her - if only she wanted him to...


 Blog * Twitter * Facebook * Goodreads





spy like meA Spy Like Me by Laura Pauling


After dodging bullets on a first date, Savvy must decide how far she'll go to protect the ones she loves.


 Blog * Twitter * Goodreads





Grasping At Eternity by Karen Amanda Hooper


An eternal soul mate, a supernatural family who has known her for centuries, and lifetimes of erased memories: this is Maryah Woodsen’s life. She just doesn’t know it yet.


 Twitter * Facebook * Blog * Goodreads





lacrimosaLacrimosa by Christine Fonseca


In the world of angels and demons, one thing is clear - some sacrifices should never be made. Even for love.





spruce knollThe Secret of Spruce Knoll by Heather McCorkle


The town of Spruce Knoll hides many secrets—and many dangers, among them are that the untimely death of Eren’s parents was no accident and that she is far more than she realizes.


 Blog * Twitter * Facebook * Wattpad * Goodreads







Giveaway Details

$100 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash
Ends

1/11/14



Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader and sponsored by the authors. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.





a Rafflecopter giveaway

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Ominous Tour Grand Finale

On Tour with Prism Book Tours

The Ominous Tour Grand Finale

What would you do if you held
infinite power in the palm of your hand?

We asked the hosts:
If you had a super-power, what would it be?


Read peoples minds


"This book is so intense.  I really enjoyed how everyone in the book seems to  be so much more evolved than the last book.  I love Lilli and Joel and the relationship that they have.  It's a beautiful thing.  The author did a great job of helping me feel the connection those two had."


7
- All That's Written
- Interview
to know when people are liars

To give you an idea of the person behind the writer I’ve asked Cerece to answer the following question without thought.

What is your first reaction when you see:
1. blue - Sky
2. red - Scarlet


Go to All That's Written for the rest.

9
-
Kelly P's Blog
- Excerpt
super-fast healing!
;-)

What they didn’t know was that she hadn’t seen them coming, couldn’t see a damn thing beyond her brother out of the corner of her eye. But she didn’t need to see more than him to know that this was the safest place that she could be. Whatever happened to them now, they would be together. They would either escape and survive, or fight and die. She would not be taken away from the only family she had left.
~Excerpt from Order of the Seers Ch. 4 Run
reading minds

Tonight, for the first time ever, I had a vision in my sleep! I know it wasn’t a dream because I felt completely connected and alert, like I only ever do when I can see the future. I saw a tall black man walking towards me. And even though his face was sunken in, with horrible milky-white eyes, I wasn’t afraid. Somehow, I knew he was coming to teach me something that I desperately want to know...
~Journal Entry from Lilli Knight

If I could have any super power I'd pick Mind Reading
because I would love to know what everyone really thinks about me C:

To the Guild, he was their archangel. Marcus was widely known as one of the most powerful Seers the Guild had ever come across. To Crane and Andreas, he was the crown jewel in their Quorum - their prized possession.
 ~Excerpt from Order of the Seers Ch. 6: Chicago

16
-
Life As Leels
- Review
To know when someone is lying!


"I really truly enjoyed this book as much as I did the first and hope to see a third one come out as it definitely left me holding on for more."


17
-
Painted Words
- Review
Hmmm stopping time? I'm not sure lol

"I would recommend this series whole heartedly. I can’t really compare it to anything else on my shelves because it’s entirely unique. It was a fully engrossing and enjoyable read with tons of emphasis on family, a load of mystery."

19 - Cu's Ebook Giveaways - Guest Post
shape shifting >^.^<

It’s a special kind of torture, knowing the future, but living in the present - searching in vain for a sign of things to come, something to cling to as I make the journey from here to there.
~Notebook Entry from Alessandra Pino

22
-
Colorimetry 
- Guest Post
I want to
fly!

"I tell you this, not to scare you. I tell you this because it is true."
~Character Interview with Marcus Akida

24
-
Dalene's Book Reviews
- Review
The ability to be in two places at once or to jump places

"I really enjoyed this book, it has love, discrimination and retribution and the corruption of power and greed. The characters are strong and interesting."


25 - Merry Christmas Grand Finale!


Order of the Seers ~ The Lost Letters
(Never-Before-Seen NEW content from the author of Order of the Seers)


Order of the Seers (Order of the Seers, #1)  The Red Order (Order of the Seers, #2)

Order of the Seers 


...begins with the journey of Liam and Lilith Knight, a brother and sister who are hunted by The Guild, a ruthless world organization that seeks to capture and exploit Lilith s unique ability as a Seer to envision the future. Soon after they are forced to leave their home, Lilith and Liam discover that she is not alone. Other Seers like Lilith are routinely kidnapped and enslaved by the Guild for the purpose of consolidating wealth and power around the world... see more on Goodreads



Praise for Order of the Seers



“Ms. Murphy's novel is an excellent example of why I love, not only indie authors, but debut authors so much. This book was fresh, hoppin' and a fun, yet engrossing read.” A Book and a Review, blog



"This story combines family, friendship, love, danger, discovery and loss all into one; and does it magnificently...As I was reading this, I felt immersed into Liam and Lilli's world and found myself rooting for them and their fight against the Guild."Luxury Reading, blog



Read Chapter 1 of Order of the Seers HERE


The Red Order -



The Lost Seers embark upon a world-wide mission to save their kind from the tyranny of the Guild and unveil their greatest weapon -  Developed in secret, The Restoration Project has the potential to awaken the supernatural ability within every man, woman, and child on earth and bring down the very foundation of the Guild’s power and authority.



But the Guild has other plans. Driven by the necessity for control, Crane Le Dieu creates The Red Order... see more on Goodreads.



Praise for The Red Order



With page-turning suspense, secrets revealed and noteworthy characters, Order of the Seers [The Red Order] is a must read for any supernatural fantasy fan. Tense, keen and gripping, Order of the Seers: the Red Order is highly recommended! – Minding Spot



I have to start out by saying if you haven't read Order of the Seers you have no idea what you're missing. The author has an uncanny knack for making the reader feel every bit a part of the story and feeling the characters' emotions….Order of the Seers is shaping up to be a fantastic series already and I highly recommend it. – A Thousand Lives Book Blog



Buy: Direct from Author * Amazon Barnes & Noble





My name is Cerece Rennie Murphy, but, among my 5 siblings, I am known and teased by my superhero name, Wonder Worry, (and yes, I am a little worried about your reaction to what I just said). While in my youth, I used my superpower to whip minor setbacks into epic tragedies in 60 seconds flat, I no longer have the time to hone the skills I once possessed, which were handed down to me VERY CAREFULLY by my mother and her mother before. 



Instead of spending my days imagining worst case scenarios, I am now on the front lines of true disaster prevention – treading the fine line between boo-boos and permanent brain damage, fighting crimes of curiosity, omission, absent-mindedness and sleep deprivation. I carry others down the winding, bumpy road of youth that starts out at the nexus of unique and brilliant but intersects with narcissistic serial killer at some distant point I hope fervently to avoid. As you might have guessed, I am a wife and mother of 2 small children. Luckily, my family lights up the sky so I never stumble too hard or lose my way.



I would lament the luxury of needless worry, but alas, I don’t have the energy. As I write this, I am losing a battle fought between my trusty sponge and a hardened glob of half-eaten cheese that traveled from the kitchen to the living room rug in the palm of a very small, but mischievous hand. Its stronghold on the fibers suggests occupancy of at least 2 days, but I’ll never know for sure. Rather than despair, I’ve chosen to retreat to my keyboard, noting that I have won the war - most of the rug is un-cheesed. 



Before I worried. Now, I write. 



I look forward to slowly, quietly, in my own shy way, becoming a part of this community. If you would like to get to know me and my work a bit better, you can visit me... 







Tour-wide Giveaway:

Grande Prize - signed copies of both books with an Order of the Seers reusable bag, bookmarks and signed poster.  

1 Large Order of the Seers t-shirt - black with the anniversary poster image on it.

1 Order of the Seers Audiobook 

1 free ebook of Order of the Seers to giveaway at each blog post. 


a Rafflecopter giveaway









Are you a blogger and want to receive information about new tours? Go HERE.
Are you an author or publisher and would like to have us organize a tour? Go HERE.

Monday, December 23, 2013

Echo In Time Release Day Blitz






Echo in Time 
Erasing Time #2
by C.J. Hill  (Pseudonym), Janette Rallison 
Paperback, 400 pages
Expected publication: December 23rd 2013
by Katherine Tegen Books
ISBN 0062123963 

Book Summary: Echo in Time delivers on "the possibility of an equally thrilling sequel" (Kirkus Reviews) to Erasing Time.

After being pulled 400 years into the future, twins Taylor and Sheridan have found some refuge from the government of Traventon, which used the dangerous Time Strainer to yank the girls from the past. Yet the threat of the dangerous technology still looms. Taylor and an ally, Joseph, are selected to go on a mission to destroy the time machine and weapon. But their actions before they do may have major consequences for the future and the past.

Action-packed and romantic, this futuristic sequel to Erasing Time is perfect for fans of dystopian and sci-fi novels such as The Maze Runner by James Dashner, Across the Universe by Beth Revis, and Matched by Ally Condie.






About C.J. Hill: CJ Hill is a pen name for a YA author who is best known for writing romantic comedies. (Slayers will be her 18th published book.) Her writing has shifted away from the romantic comedy genre, so her editor thought a pen name would be a good idea. (New books will include: dangerous dragons, time travel to dystopian worlds, and flesh-eating beetles.) Since the publisher refused to let her have the pseudonym : The Artist Formerly Referred to as Princess, she chose a name to honor her mother. CJ Hill was her mother's pen name, or at least it would have been if her mother had published. Her mother wrote a few children's books and a middle grade novel but was taken by cancer before she had fully learned the craft.

Most writers' first novels aren't publishable. CJ Junior's first novel wasn't, but somehow was published anyway. Now, even though it is out of print, it remains forever available on Amazon, where it taunts her with its badness. This was another good reason to use a pen name.

CJ Hill has five children, three of whom like her on any given day depending on who is in trouble. She has lived in Arizona for the last half of her life, but is still in desert denial and hopes that one day her garden will grow silver bells and cockle shells or maybe just tomatoes.


Purchase link Amazon


a Rafflecopter giveaway




Hosted by: Fire & Ice