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Taiwan Quarantine, Day 12
We'd been told the taxi would arrive at 10:00 this morning to take Floyd and me to get our PCR tests. At 11:30, right after lunch was delivered, someone from the front desk finally called my room to say the taxi was there. I stuck my uneaten lunch in the fridge, put on my shoes, picked up my purse, put on my mask and face shield, remembered at the last minute to grab the key card to my room, and stepped out into the hallway. Wow, what a weird feeling.
Downtown. Coffee shop. 2 AM. One minute, Josh is firing off sarcastic remarks at his best friend Marc – the next, they’re running from shape-shifters. Apparently, even best friends don’t share all their secrets. Now Josh is in danger. He can see the monsters among the humans. When Marc is kidnapped, Josh finds himself pulled […]
Welcome to Realm Explorers! In this weekly series, we visit a variety of unique worlds created by talented science fiction and fantasy authors. Enjoy your travels! And don't forget to read to the bottom of the post to find out more about each author and see how to purchase the featured book. Author’s name: Andrea BuginskyTitle […]
On Tour with Prism Book Tours.We're blitzing about the audiobook release ofSuspicious & The Sheriff of Shelter ValleyBy Heather Graham & Tara Taylor QuinnThis Harlequin Bestseller Author Collection is the re-release of Suspicious by Heather Graham and The Sheriff of Shelter Valley by Tara Taylor Quinn, two best-selling romantic suspense books.Find out more about this […]
Welcome to Realm Explorers! In this weekly series, we visit a variety of unique worlds created by talented science fiction and fantasy authors. Enjoy your travels! And don't forget to read to the bottom of the post to find out more about each author and see how to purchase the featured book. Author’s name: Lia LondonTitle […]
There are so many times in life when circumstances strip away the familiar, and we're faced with a choice. Trust or not. Give in to fear or grapple for courage. Stand upon what we've known to be true in the light or cower to doubt when darkness rushes in. And let’s be honest, the courageous […]
Welcome to Realm Explorers! In this weekly series, we visit a variety of unique worlds created by talented science fiction and fantasy authors. Enjoy your travels! And don't forget to read to the bottom of the post to find out more about each author and see how to purchase the featured book. Author’s name: Shari L. […]
Elizabeth Renee Watson never dreamt that she would ever be proposed to.She's had several bad relationships end because of an illness that almost killed her. Now she has this wonderful guy down on one knee, asking her to marry him. Can she say yes or will her illness come back to haunt her? Will Tyler […]
Welcome to Realm Explorers! In this weekly series, we visit a variety of unique worlds created by talented science fiction and fantasy authors. Enjoy your travels! And don't forget to read to the bottom of the post to find out more about each author and see how to purchase the featured book. Author’s name:Michael EashTitle of […]
On Tour with Prism Book Tours.Check out all of Tara's events HERE.We're blitzing the Grand Finale for:The Good FatherBy Tara Taylor QuinnIf you missed any part of this tour, including any of the excellent guest posts (some of the best we've had the chance to promote) go back and check them out now, along with some excellent […]
Today I'm pleased to feature a guest post from Annie Washburn. She has an interesting ministry in several local jails! Read on to find out more about what she does and how you can get involved!-Annie LimaEver toss a pebble into a completely still pool of water? Ever watch how far the ripples coming from […]
Check out the trailer here: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nowpEJqB00Y] Hello! Today we are going to focus on the next book in the compilation. Check it out!Shark Boss:When Tara takes up a job at the local aquarium, her colleagues warn her about their harsh boss, Mr. Carter Jones. She soon discovers how impatient he can be, but she also can’t deny […]
Welcome to Realm Explorers! In this weekly series, we visit a variety of unique worlds created by talented science fiction and fantasy authors. Enjoy your travels! And don't forget to read to the bottom of the post to find out more about each author and see how to purchase the featured book. One of these […]
On Tour with Prism Book Tours.We're blitzing the Grand Finale forHope In Every RaindropBy Wesley BanksBest-selling author Katie Price struggles to find her next story until she happens upon America's rarest dog breed and the man that raises them. If you missed any of the stops on this tour, there's plenty of time to go […]
On Tour with Prism Book Tours.We're blitzing the Grand Finale for:Suspicious & The Sheriff of Shelter ValleyBy Heather Graham & Tara Taylor QuinnThis Harlequin Bestseller Author Collection is the re-release of Suspicious by Heather Graham and The Sheriff of Shelter Valley by Tara Taylor Quinn, two best-selling romantic suspense books.Here are some snippets from each […]
Check out the covers for Faith Blum's three new novellas, I Love Thee, Pass Me Not, and Redeemed. They will all be published this summer! Instead of doing three separate reveals, she chose to do one reveal for all three. To learn how these novellas came into being, check out Faith's blog post today. Read […]
Today I'm pleased to feature a fun fantasy novel by author Arthur Daigle. This is Book 2 in the series; click here to read his hilarious Realm Explorers post about Book 1! We're rich! Run and Hide! Will Bradshaw is still stuck being King of the Goblins, but there's a new threat to him and his friends. […]
Introducing the release of Unexpected Peril, the third book in the Alissia Roswell Series--a passionate fantasy romance without the guilt. Savage beasts kidnap Alissia Roswell as she is traveling to meet a separate group of Lamians than the ones that saved her life and physically changed her in the process—gifting her with many special abilities. […]
Rooglewood Press is delighted to introduce their third fairy tale novella contest—Five Magic Spindlesa collection of “Sleeping Beauty” storiesThe challenge is to write a retelling of the beloved fairy tale in any genre or setting you like. Make certain your story is recognizably “Sleeping Beauty,” but have fun with it as well. Make it yours!Rooglewood Press […]
Welcome to Realm Explorers! In this weekly series, we visit a variety of unique worlds created by talented science fiction and fantasy authors. Enjoy your travels! And don't forget to read to the bottom of the post to find out more about each author and see how to purchase the featured book. Author’s name:Laurel A. RockefellerTitle […]
I first heard about Books Butterfly a couple months ago on Readers in the Know (an excellent site for authors; it has a handy chart showing dozens of different book promotion sites and what they offer). I was looking for new places to promote my books, and I hadn't heard of Books Butterfly before. I […]
Scales:A Falling in Deep Collection novellaby Pauline Creeden, published on May 26, 2015Goodreads | AmazonVerona is a bottom feeder. She is the one mer in her clan who is considered the ugliest and least intelligent. Growing up with the constant bullying and abuse wasn’t the worst of what her kind had in store for her. […]
Welcome to Realm Explorers! In this weekly series, we visit a variety of unique worlds created by talented science fiction and fantasy authors. Enjoy your travels! And don't forget to read to the bottom of the post to find out more about each author and see how to purchase the featured book. Author’s name:H. L. BurkeTitle […]
Where authors unite to raise funds for Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.), a nonprofit that organizes undercover operations to free many of the 2 million children being trafficked as sex slaves around the world.Participating authors are donating their books in exchange for donationsDonate $20 to receive a free book from a participating author (book prizes selected […]
Welcome to Realm Explorers! In this weekly series, we visit a variety of unique worlds created by talented science fiction and fantasy authors. Enjoy your travels! And don't forget to read to the bottom of the post to find out more about each author and see how to purchase the featured book. Author’s name: Ron TownsenTitle of […]
Title: Tainted DreamsAuthor: Christi CorbettSeries Info:Tainted Dreams is the standalone sequel to Along the Way Home. Genre: Historical Western Romance/Frontier and Pioneer Romance Tagline:They survived the Oregon Trail, but claiming a legacy would be their biggest challenge yet…Back cover copy:Sometimes, the end justifies the means…Kate Davis arrived into Oregon City transformed from a pampered daughter […]
Buy Links:Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Best-Friends-Forever-Landrys-Colors-ebook/dp/B00UIP1N5S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426663576&sr=8-1&keywords=krystenAmazon international: http://authl.it/B00UIP1N5SBarnesandnoble.com: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/krysten-lindsay-hageritunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/krysten-lindsay-hager/id890673226?mt=11Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/search?query=Krysten%20Lindsay%20Hager&fcsearchfield=Author&fclanguages=allConnect with Krysten:Website: http://www.krystenlindsay.com/Instagram: http://instagram.com/krystenlindsayFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KrystenLindsayHagerAuthorTwitter: https://twitter.com/KrystenLindsay
Thank you so much for coming to join us as we reveal a fantastic new cover!Every summer has its love story, and this compilation has 6 fantastic stories that range from historical fiction to contemporary, paranormal, and fantasy! First, please let me introduce you to the stories included in the compilation: Summer Hearts: 6 Summer Tales […]
Welcome to Realm Explorers! In this weekly series, we visit a variety of unique worlds created by talented science fiction and fantasy authors. Enjoy your travels! And don't forget to read to the bottom of the post to find out more about each author and see how to purchase the featured book. Author’s name: Ray EllisTitle of […]
I'm excited that The Collar and the Cavvarach is now available for purchase! Want to see if you'll like it? Read on to sample the first chapter. (Want to know what the collar is for and what a cavvarach actually is first? Click here to open up a brief explanation in a new window.)Chapter One: […]
Love's Compass: Book TwoFinding Hopeby Melanie D. Snitker Melanie D. Snitker, author of Calming the Storm and Finding Peace, is excited to reveal the cover of her newest novel. Finding Hope is an inspirational romance and the second title in her Love’s Compass series. Look for it on Kindle and in paperback July 2015.About the Book:CancerThat […]
About the BookCaleb hurried to the post office. He had to get in and out before his sister finished at the general store. “Any mail for the Stuarts?” he asked the postmaster.The postmaster took a lazy look at him over the top of his eyeglasses and gave a heaving sigh as he turned around to […]
From the author of The Land Uncharted and Uncharted Redemption comes the third book in the Uncharted series, Uncharted Inheritance. Written like a historical, set like a scifi, and filled with romance, Uncharted Inheritance concludes this suspenseful story of life in a hidden land.Title: Uncharted Inheritance (Uncharted, #3)Author: Keely Brooke KeithPublisher: Edenbrooke PressReleased Date: May 5, 2015 Description: Bethany Colburn finally turns eighteen […]
Lands of Ash a new epic fantasy by author H. L. Burke.Blurb:After decades of Elemental Invasions, human civilization has been pushed to the brink of extinction. A band of survivors pulls together in one last attempt to defend their homes and families as the Elementals make a push to wipe them out completely.Author Bio:Born in a […]
Bensin, a teenage slave and martial artist, is desperate to see his little sister freed. But only victory in the Krillonian Empire's most prestigious tournament will allow him to secretly arrange for Ellie's escape. Dangerous people are closing in on her, however, and Bensin is running out of time. With his one hope fading quickly away, how can Bensin save Ellie from a life of slavery and abuse?
Just one more week until The Collar and the Cavvarach is available! (Of course, you can preorder it right now by clicking here.) In the meantime, want a sneak preview? Scroll down to read a scene from the book. But first, a quick description of the story.Bensin, a teenage slave and martial artist, is desperate […]
On Tour with Prism Book Tours.We're blitzing the GRAND FINALE for:A Love Like OursBy Becky WadeDid you miss any of the excerpts or reviews for this tour? There's still time to check them out and to order your copy of A Love Like Ours by May 17th to have part of your proceeds go to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes […]
I'm excited to announce that my young adult action and adventure novel, The Collar and the Cavvarach, is scheduled to be released next month! Here is the cover, created by the talented Jack Lin:About the Story:Bensin, a teenage slave and martial artist, is desperate to see his little sister freed. But only victory in the […]
If you're looking for a bargain beach read in the romantic suspense department, the Kindle edition of Don't You Forget About Me by Erin McCole Cupp will be on sale for 99 cents through May 1st!Don’t You Forget About Me Mary Catherine Whelihan made it out of Walkerville alive once before. Can she pull it off this time? Bullies, sexual harassment, finding […]
On Tour with Prism Book Tours.The Truth About Hopeby Kate JamesAdult Contemporary RomanceMay 1st 2015 by Harlequin HeartwarmingWho is Hope Wilson? Is she the girl her former hometown thinks she is? Or the girl Luke Carter once loved - and maybe still does?When Hope returns to Canyon Creek, Texas, to honor herfather's last wishes, there's […]
Welcome to Realm Explorers! In this weekly series, we visit a variety of unique worlds created by talented science fiction and fantasy authors. Enjoy your travels! And don't forget to read to the bottom of the post to find out more about each author and see how to purchase the featured book. Author’s name:Michael M. FarnsworthTitle […]
On Tour with Prism Book Tours.Katia's Promise(Shores of Indian Lake #4)by Catherine LaniganAdult Contemporary RomanceMay 1st 2015 by Harlequin HeartwarmingKatia Stanislaus is a top insurance agent in Chicago, but her company is about to fold if she can't pull off a miracle. She convinces her boss to relocate to Indian Lake where she lived as […]
Unexpected PerilSavage beasts kidnap Alissia Roswell as she is traveling to meet a separate group of Lamians than the ones that saved her life and physically changed her in the process—gifting her with many special abilities. Just when she was beginning to get accustomed to the bond she and Luke Harrison share, she awakes alone […]
Through Prism Book Tours. We're celebrating the RELEASE of The Violet HourBy Brynn ChapmanCheck out the book and author info, exclusive excerpt, and enter the giveaway below...The Violet HourBrynn ChapmanYA Romantic Historical Fantasyebook, 209 PagesSecrets. Allegra Teagarden, a musical prodigy, flees her father’s dominance and abuse while touring in pre-civil war Charleston, South Carolina. Plagued by depression over her mother’s […]
A first-year college student adjusting to life in the States.A brand-new pregnancy center desperate for new volunteers.A mysterious phone call from a girl who's far too young to be pregnant.UNPLANNEDfrom award-winning suspense novelist Alana TerryAfter volunteering at a crisis pregnancy center, Kennedy Stern finds herself a pawn in a deadly game of intrigue, at the […]
The authors over at Harlequin Heartwarming are hosting a fabulous giveaway this month! Be sure to enter and comment over on their blog on each day's post for extra entries. Here's all the info:After the long, harsh winter most of us endured, what better way to celebrate spring—and our April and May Heartwarming releases—than with […]