May 2023 – Page 2 – Author D.L. Finn

In the Tree’s Shadow – “Faith” @AskATechTeacher #writingcommunity #readersoftwitter #paranormal #shortstories #newrelease

Hi,

Today I’m visiting with Jacqui Murray to talk about the short story “Faith” here.

Below includes my review of Jacqui’s latest book, “Natural Selection,” and the tour schedule. There is a chance to win an Amazon gift card too! I will add stops as they become available.

Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum, K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, an Amazon Vine Voice, CSTA presentation reviewer, and a contributor to NEA Today. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Read Jacqui’s tech thrillers, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days here on Amazon Kindle. Also, read her new series, Man vs. Nature, starting with Born in a Treacherous Time–also on Kindle.

A book and series I can highly recommend!

I have read and loved the first two books in the Dawn of Humanity Series and have been looking forward to this final story. I wasn’t disappointed. Lucy sets out to rescue her tribe mates after they were captured. I have grown very fond of many of these characters and was rooting for them. The detail of their daily life brought me into a life I otherwise couldn’t imagine. Eating raw meat or insects while trying to survive in harsh conditions was just a way of life for our prehistoric ancestors. The amount of research into this story and series was impressive and made Lucy’s quest more real. I loved the animals that joined this tribe, including the Canis and Homotherium kit. Although I was sad to see this end, I enjoyed the journey into the past. A book and series I can highly recommend!

Here is the tour schedule.

A link will be added to the list as each stop becomes available. There will be a post with the link and author information included here for each stop.

Three winners will be randomly picked from the tour comments for a $20, $10, or $5 Amazon Gift Card on May 16th!

Since it’s a short story collection, each stop will be different.

In the Tree’s Shadow Pre-order Tour:

Tuesday, April 4^th –Robbie Cheadle “Book Video.”

Wednesday, April 12^th – Sally Cronin “Pre-order Book Promotion.”

In the Tree’s Shadow Release Tour:

Monday, April 17^th – Gwen Plano, “Stranded.”

Tuesday, April 18^th – Joan Hall, “The Dolphin.”

Wednesday, April 19^th – John Howell, “Lyrical Dragon.”

Thursday, April 20^th – Staci Troilo, “It’s Only a Dream.”

Friday, April 21^st – Craig Boyack, “In the Shadows.”

Monday, April 24^th – Harmony Kent, “The Boy.”

Tuesday, April 25^th – Jan Sikes, “End of the Road.”

Wednesday, April 26^th – Stephen Geez, “The Day the Ground Moved.”

Thursday, April 27^th – Beem Weeks, “A Day at the Lake.”

Friday, April 28^th – Sandra Cox, “In That Moment.”

Monday, May 1^st – Jacquie Biggar, “The Bench.”

Tuesday, May 2^nd – D. Wallace Peach, “Effervescent Potion.”

Wednesday, May 3^rd – Mae Clair, “When the Lights go Out.”

Thursday, May 4^th – Jacqui Murray, “Faith.”

Friday, May 5^th – Yvette M. Calleiro, “The Bike.”

Monday, May 8^th– Miriam Hurdle, “Playdate.”

Tuesday, May 9^th– Marcia Meara, “Alone.”

Wednesday, May 10^th– Annette Rochelle Aben, “Deadline.”

Thursday, May 11^th – Karen Ingalls, “The Bonsai.”

Friday, May 12^th – Judith Barrow, “Last Ride of the Night.”

Monday, May 15^th – Balroop Singh, “Man on the Pier.”

In the Tree’s Shadow – “When the Lights Go Out” @MaeClair1#writingcommunity #readersoftwitter #paranormal #shortstories #newrelease

Hi,

Today I’m visiting with Mae Clair to talk about the short story “When the Lights Go Out” here.

Below includes my review of Mae’s book, “Things Old and Forgotten,” and the tour schedule. There is a chance to win an Amazon gift card too! I will add stops as they become available.

A member of the Mystery Writers of America and International Thriller Writers, Mae Clair is also a founding member and contributor to the award-winning writing blog, Story Empire. She has achieved bestseller status on both Amazon and Barnes & Noble, with several of her novels chosen as book club selections.

Mae writes primarily in the mystery/suspense genre, flavoring her plots with elements of urban legend and folklore. Married to her high school sweetheart, she lives in Pennsylvania and is passionate about cryptozoology, old photographs, a good Maine lobster tail, and cats.

Discover more about Mae on her website and blog at MaeClair.com

I enjoyed all the stories!

This is a wonderful collection of short stories, each with a unique flavor. The descriptions and images pulled me into each tale’s world. Although I enjoyed all the stories, many stood out including, “Robin of Sherwood,” “Miss Lilly Makes a Wish,” and “Father’s Day.” I loved the twist of a post-apocalyptic Robin Hood and saw all the favorite characters in a new yet familiar role. When Miss Lilly finds a lamp with a genie in it, it’s so much fun. I didn’t expect that ending or how she handled things. Then, in Father’s Day, there was a lot of raw emotion, along with a scenario that completely surprised me. These short stories were hard to stop reading. I had planned on going through the book at a leisurely pace, but found I needed to read just one more story. I highly recommend “Things Old and Forgotten.”

Here is the tour schedule.

A link will be added to the list as each stop becomes available. There will be a post with the link and author information included here for each stop.

Three winners will be randomly picked from the tour comments for a $20, $10, or $5 Amazon Gift Card on May 16th!

Since it’s a short story collection, each stop will be different.

In the Tree’s Shadow Pre-order Tour:

Tuesday, April 4^th –Robbie Cheadle “Book Video.”

Wednesday, April 12^th – Sally Cronin “Pre-order Book Promotion.”

In the Tree’s Shadow Release Tour:

Monday, April 17^th – Gwen Plano, “Stranded.”

Tuesday, April 18^th – Joan Hall, “The Dolphin.”

Wednesday, April 19^th – John Howell, “Lyrical Dragon.”

Thursday, April 20^th – Staci Troilo, “It’s Only a Dream.”

Friday, April 21^st – Craig Boyack, “In the Shadows.”

Monday, April 24^th – Harmony Kent, “The Boy.”

Tuesday, April 25^th – Jan Sikes, “End of the Road.”

Wednesday, April 26^th – Stephen Geez, “The Day the Ground Moved.”

Thursday, April 27^th – Beem Weeks, “A Day at the Lake.”

Friday, April 28^th – Sandra Cox, “In That Moment.”

Monday, May 1^st – Jacquie Biggar, “The Bench.”

Tuesday, May 2^nd – D. Wallace Peach, “Effervescent Potion.”

Wednesday, May 3^rd – Mae Clair, “When the Lights go Out.”

Thursday, May 4^th – Jacqui Murray, “Faith.”

Friday, May 5^th – Yvette M. Calleiro, “The Bike.”

Monday, May 8^th– Miriam Hurdle, “Playdate.”

Tuesday, May 9^th– Marcia Meara, “Alone.”

Wednesday, May 10^th– Annette Rochelle Aben, “Deadline.”

Thursday, May 11^th – Karen Ingalls, “The Bonsai.”

Friday, May 12^th – Judith Barrow, “Last Ride of the Night.”

Monday, May 15^th – Balroop Singh, “Man on the Pier.”

In the Tree’s Shadow – “Effervescent Potion” @Dwallacepeach #writingcommunity #readersoftwitter #newrelease #paranormal #shortstories

Hi,

Today I’m visiting with D. Wallace Peach to discuss the short story “Effervescent Potion here.

Below includes my review of Diana’s latest book, “The Neocramancer’s Daughter,” and the tour schedule. There is a chance to win an Amazon gift card too! I will add stops as they become available.

A long-time reader, best-selling author D. Wallace Peach started writing later in life when years of working in business surrendered to a full-time indulgence in the imaginative world of books. She was instantly hooked.

In addition to fantasy books, Peach’s publishing career includes participation in various anthologies featuring short stories, flash fiction, and poetry. She’s an avid supporter of the arts in her local community, organizing and publishing annual anthologies of Oregon prose, poetry, and photography.

Peach lives in a log cabin amongst the tall evergreens and emerald moss of Oregon’s rainforest with her husband, two owls, a horde of bats, and the occasional family of coyotes.

For book descriptions, excerpts, maps, and behind the scenes info, please visit http://dwallacepeachbooks.com.

For her blog on all things writing, please visit http://mythsofthemirror.com.

Ready for an adventure?

The Ferryman and the Sea Witch

The Sorcerer’s Garden

Sunwielder

The Bone Wall

The Melding of Aeris

Unraveling the Veil Series:

Liars and Thieves

Allies and Spies

Lords of Chaos

The Shattered Sea Duology:

Soul Swallowers, Book I

Legacy of Souls, Book II

The Rose Shield Tetralogy:

Catling’s Bane, Book I

Oathbreakers’ Guild, Book II

Farlanders’ Law, Book III

Kari’s Reckoning, Book IV

The Dragon Soul Saga:

Myths of the Mirror, Book I

Eye of Fire, Book II

Eye of Blind, Book III

Eye of Fire, Book IV

Grumpy Ana and the Grouchy Monsters: A Children’s Space Tale

I love Aster’s journey!

Aster is the necromancer’s daughter. She and her queen-mother die when Aster is born. The healer, Barus, sees the baby and steals her away to bring her back to life. The king stays in the background but watches as the healer raises this girl as his own because he knows no one would accept a child brought back to life. When the King finally approaches Aster, his only heir, he triggers his enemies to act, who upends her peaceful life as a healer. Determined to set things right and help Barus, Aster sets off to find help. I love the people she meets along her journey, especially when she crosses the mountain. The son of her enemy is a very complex character. Although he helps her more than once, his upbringing and devotion to the Blessed One aren’t too far behind and weigh him down. Aster shows what genuine goodness is over those who use it to seek power. Even if Aster’s actions aren’t popular, her innocence and ability to do the right thing guide her through some dark times. This is a fantasy filled with magic, danger, love, loyalty, fantastic imagery, and dragons that I can highly recommend.

Here is the tour schedule.

A link will be added to the list as each stop becomes available. There will be a post with the link and author information included here for each stop.

Three winners will be randomly picked from the tour comments for a $20, $10, or $5 Amazon Gift Card on May 16th!

Since it’s a short story collection, each stop will be different.

In the Tree’s Shadow Pre-order Tour:

Tuesday, April 4^th –Robbie Cheadle “Book Video.”

Wednesday, April 12^th – Sally Cronin “Pre-order Book Promotion.”

In the Tree’s Shadow Release Tour:

Monday, April 17^th – Gwen Plano, “Stranded.”

Tuesday, April 18^th – Joan Hall, “The Dolphin.”

Wednesday, April 19^th – John Howell, “Lyrical Dragon.”

Thursday, April 20^th – Staci Troilo, “It’s Only a Dream.”

Friday, April 21^st – Craig Boyack, “In the Shadows.”

Monday, April 24^th – Harmony Kent, “The Boy.”

Tuesday, April 25^th – Jan Sikes, “End of the Road.”

Wednesday, April 26^th – Stephen Geez, “The Day the Ground Moved.”

Thursday, April 27^th – Beem Weeks, “A Day at the Lake.”

Friday, April 28^th – Sandra Cox, “In That Moment.”

Monday, May 1^st – Jacquie Biggar, “The Bench.”

Tuesday, May 2^nd – D. Wallace Peach, “Effervescent Potion.”

Wednesday, May 3^rd – Mae Clair, “When the Lights go Out.”

Thursday, May 4^th – Jacqui Murray, “Faith.”

Friday, May 5^th – Yvette Calleiro, “The Bike”

Monday, May 8^th– Miriam Hurdle, “Playdate.”

Tuesday, May 9^th– Marcia Meara, “Alone.”

Wednesday, May 10^th– Annette Rochelle Aben, “Deadline.”

Thursday, May 11^th – Karen Ingalls, “The Bonsai.”

Friday, May 12^th – Judith Barrow, “Last Ride of the Night.”

Monday, May 15^th – Balroop Singh, “Man on the Pier.”

In the Tree’s Shadow – “The Bench” @JacqBiggar #writingcommunity #readersoftwitter #newrelease #paranormal #shortstories

Hi,

Today I’m visiting with Jacquie Biggar to about the short story “The Bench” here.

Below includes my review of Jacquie’s latest book, “Letting Go,” and the tour schedule. There is a chance to win an Amazon gift card too! I will add stops as they become available.

Jacquie Biggar is a USA Today bestselling author of romance who loves to write about tough, alpha males and strong, contemporary women willing to show their men that true power comes from love. She lives on Vancouver Island with her husband and loves to hear from readers all over the world!

In her own words:

“My name is Jacquie Biggar. When I’m not acting like a total klutz, I am a wife, mother of one, grandmother, and a butler to my calico cat.

My guilty pleasure are reality tv shows like Amazing Race and The Voice. I can be found every Monday night in my armchair plastered to the television laughing at Blake’s shenanigans.

I love to hang at the beach with DH (darling hubby) taking pictures or reading romance novels (what else?).

I have a slight Tim Hortons obsession, enjoy gardening, everything pink and talking to my friends.”

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There are no bad people, only people in bad situations.

Renee left home after her father committed suicide, leaving her boyfriend, mother, sister, and brother behind. She returns after her mother dies, knowing her sister, Izzie, would be angry and that her brother was not a little boy anymore. Renee immediately runs into her ex-boyfriend, Simon, who is engaged to be married. She considers leaving again more than once. The story unfolds in first person through three points of view: Izzie, Renee, and Simon. I rooted for each of them to find peace and happiness. The family dynamics made this a hard story to stop reading, along with finding out what made Renee leave after her dad passed. Each person has their grief to deal with, and I kept hoping Renee and Izzie would reconcile, at least for the younger brother who needed a guardian. I loved Simon’s grandma, who is not only tough but direct with both Simon and Renee. This story tugged on my heartstrings as there were no bad people, only people in bad situations. I can’t wait for the second book to come out so I can see what happens next. I can highly recommend “Letting Go.”

Here is the tour schedule.

A link will be added to the list as each stop becomes available. There will be a post with the link and author information included here for each stop.

Three winners will be randomly picked from the tour comments for a $20, $10, or $5 Amazon Gift Card on May 16th!

Since it’s a short story collection, each stop will be different.

In the Tree’s Shadow Pre-order Tour:

Tuesday, April 4^th –Robbie Cheadle “Book Video.”

Wednesday, April 12^th – Sally Cronin “Pre-order Book Promotion.”

In the Tree’s Shadow Release Tour:

Monday, April 17^th – Gwen Plano, “Stranded.”

Tuesday, April 18^th – Joan Hall, “The Dolphin.”

Wednesday, April 19^th – John Howell, “Lyrical Dragon.”

Thursday, April 20^th – Staci Troilo, “It’s Only a Dream.”

Friday, April 21^st – Craig Boyack, “In the Shadows.”

Monday, April 24^th – Harmony Kent, “The Boy.”