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

Hi,

Today I’m visiting with Yvette M. Calleiro to discuss the short story “The Bike” here.

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

Yvette M. Calleiro is the author of the Chronicles of the Diasodz fantasy series, HYPE, and two short stories. As a heavily addicted reader of both young adult and adult novels, she spends most of her time pseudo-living in paranormal worlds with her fictional friends (and boyfriends).

When she’s living among real people, she is a middle school Reading and Language Arts teacher. She’s been sharing her love of literature with her students for over twenty years. Besides writing about the various characters that whisper (and sometimes scream) in her head, she enjoys traveling, watching movies, spending quality time with family and friends, and enjoying the beauty of the ocean.

Yvette lives in Miami, Florida, with her incredible son who has embraced her love for paranormal and adventurous stories. She also shares her space with an assortment of crazy saltwater animals in her 300-gallon tank.

Cici had it all, until she was betrayed!

“HYPE” is a YA story centered on Cici’s life at home and school. She is a popular co-captain of the cheering squad, and her boyfriend is the quarterback on the football team. Everything is perfect in her world, except her dislike of her co-captain, Nicole. But everything changes when her mother remarries, and she gets not only a stepdad but a new stepsister that everyone avoids at school. Cici’s POV is direct and takes the reader into her world. She can be shallow but has her world figured out until she doesn’t. Halfway through the story, there is a betrayal and horrible event that is painful to read, and my heart went out to Cici. Although Cici is a strong character that I was rooting for, I loved her stepsister Gaby/Grub’s complexity. How Cici’s relationships grow and change is skillfully reflected in what is happening in her life. This is a good read for not only YA readers but adults too. I highly recommend it.

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 – “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.”

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.”

Pre-Order: “Broken Ties” by Jude Itakali @JItakali #writingcommunity #preorder #readersoftwitter #whattoread

I want to welcome Jude Itakali here today to celebrate his upcoming release, “BROKEN TIES: Book 2 Realms of the Mist.” It is available for pre-order, and my review is below.

BLURB

Kamau, Ninuwe and Kena, are bound by the trials of their recent past, and forced onto a dark and magical quest through the Gifted realms of Africa. They must assemble the God-killer, an ancient weapon that can destroy the Evil One. The problem is; the Evil One has irreversibly merged with Kamau’s once closest and only friend, Irina.

War is brewing. Monsters are slipping into the greater human world. Gods are toying with them. The mission demands sacrifices that seem too costly to pay, and yet they must also navigate a desperate love triangle and the personal ambitions of young adults.
With allies who blur into enemies
Will Kamau and his friends find the strength to sacrifice anything,
And do whatever it takes,

Can they give up all that they hold dear, to save people they barely know?

FUN FACT

The term Luzan is one I derived from the Zulu and the San of Southern Africa. The Luzan share strong characteristics with both tribes.

Anubis and Anput are the ancient Egyptian gods of death. In some myths, they were one, in others they were siblings, lovers… and others. I used them as the past forms of my goddesses of death, the Blessed Sisters, who are twins and oddly in the form of little girls.

I did create a number of my own myths and legends and history. Look out for their cameos.

SPECIAL EXCERPT

“Okay, listen closely,” her voice was serious now. “You know about Gifted magic and touch. The gods intended it that way, so you would always be close to the earth and nature. In many ways, it is you who bind them to this world, or else they would have no sense of identity.”

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I wanted to talk a little about magic here on Denise’s stop of the tour, but the excerpt above pretty much sums up what actually makes the Gifted, gifted. I had an array of what kind of magic system to use as there are countless myths and lore from African traditions. However, I wanted to use a worldly system that you can find anywhere; touch.

While the events in this book take place on the African continent, there are mentions of a Gifted world that exists all over the world. That’s probably why I wrote this in the contemporary modern day, because it is meant to be for a global audience, just set in Africa.

MY REVIEW

I read and enjoyed “Realms of the Mist” and was eager to read “Broken Ties.” The story opens with a couple watching a mountain that’s activity foreshadows what is coming. This scene pulled me back into the exquisitely described world Mr. Itakali created. Ninuew, Kamau, and Kena have joined forces to fight the Evil One in the Gifted Realms. Unfortunately, the Evil One has taken over the body of Kamau’s best friend, Irina. The group has to assemble a weapon that will take out their enemy while dealing with their issues. There is growth in these characters from the last book, especially Kamau. I feel for the choices he has to make. Some surprising twists made me unable to put the book down. Reading the books in order would be better with such a beautifully crafted realm and story. The end offered some answers but also set up the story for book three, which I enthusiastically await to see what happens next. You will enjoy this story if you love fantasy, mythology, and moving descriptions!

BLOG TOUR PERKS

Pdf/epub copies of Broken Ties to three of the most regular participants in the blog tour comments section, as well as a copy of CROSSROADS for each.

AUTHOR BIO

Jude Itakali is a poet, writer, and fiction author from the suburbs of Kampala, Uganda.

His latest novel, “Broken Ties” is the second in his debut fantasy trilogy, Realms of the Mist, with the third book in production.

Jude’s poetry has been featured in No.1 bestselling anthologies like Hidden in Childhood and Poetry Treasures, as well as his first poetry collection; “Crossroads (Winds of love)”.

When not crunching numbers into a computer, or pursuing infrequent exercise routines, you can find Itakali writing fiction in a small cubicle, or under a tree writing poetry and short stories for his website Tales told different.

You can get Jude’s tour schedule by visiting his blog:

https://judeitakali.wordpress.com

In the Tree’s Shadow – “In That Moment” @Sandra_Cox #writingcommunity #readersoftwitter #newrelease #paranormal #shortstories

Hi,

Today I’m visiting with Sandra Cox to talk about the short story “In That Moment” here.

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

Sandra, who also writes as S. Cox, is a vegetarian, animal lover and avid gardener. She lives with her husband, their dog and several cats in sunny North Carolina.

An award-winning author, her stories consist of all things Western and more.

Foodie Facts:

She spent a number of years in the Midwest chasing down good Southern BBQ. By the time she moved to North Carolina where Southern BBQ is practically a staple, she’d become a vegetarian.

Pineapple is a must-have on pizza, along with black olives and onions.

She loves pumpkin waffles. Pumpkin cream cheese, not so much.

A fantastic western romance that I can highly recommend!

I read and loved the first book, “Silverhills,” and was excited to see there was going to be a sequel. “Return to Silverhills” captivated me just like the first book did. There are many memorable characters, and revisiting the ones from the first book was like a joyful family reunion. Brandon and Alex return home with a larger family and a new friend, Lisa. Jeff, Brandon’s younger brother, is set to make a cattle run, but their cook has injured his arm. Lisa volunteers to go along and help. There is immediate chemistry between Lisa and Jeff, but she has sworn off men after what has happened to her. I love the grandfatherly relationship between Lisa and Cookie, and the sweet baby calf, Lucky, that thinks Jeff is his mother. The scenery is beautifully described, and I could easily imagine riding on the Chisholm trail with them. Lisa’s a strong character searching for her inner strength and a way to heal. As the group tries to survive the elements and cattle thieves, there is someone close to them to deal with. A fantastic western romance with healing, survival, family, trust, and love that I 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 – “A Day at the Lake” @BeemWeeks #writingcommunity #readersoftwitter #newrelease #paranormal #shortstories

Hi,

Today I’m visiting with Beem Weeks to talk about the short story “A Day at the Lake” here.

Below includes my review of Beem’s book, “Strange Hwy: Short Stories,” and the tour schedule. There is a chance to win an Amazon gift card too! I will add stops as they become available.

Beem Weeks is an author of novels, short stories, and essays. He is also an editor, audio/video producer, blogger, and podcaster.

This is a highly recommended read!

“Strange Hwy” is another amazing collection of short stories by an author I’m already a fan of, Mr. Weeks. Each story has a unique flavor, but they all tugged a bit at my heart. Although I’m not going to choose which is my favorite because I enjoyed them all, I’m still thinking about Alzheimer, justice and a family reunited after finishing the book. This is a highly recommended read that is not only well-written but filled with beautiful descriptive passages and insight.

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 – “End of the Road” @JanSikes3 #writingcommunity #readersoftwitter #newrelease #paranormal #shortstories

Hi,

Today I’m visiting with Jan Sikes to talk about the short story “End of the Road” here.

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

I’ve been an avid reader all my life. I can still remember the excitement that surged through me the first time I realized I could decipher words. There’s nothing I love more than losing myself in a story.

Oddly enough, I never had any ambition to be a writer. But I wound up in mid-life with a story that begged to be told. Not just any story, but a true story that rivaled any fiction creation. Through fictitious characters, the tale came to life in an intricately woven tale that encompasses four books. Not satisfied to stop with the books, I released music CDs of original music to match the time period of each story segment. In conclusion, to bring the story full circle, I published a book of poetry and art. I was done.

Wrong!

The story ideas keep coming, and I don’t intend to turn off the creative fountain.

I love all things metaphysical and often include those aspects in my stories.

I am a member of the Author’s Marketing Guild, The Writer’s League of Texas, Story Empire, and the Paranormal Writer’s Guild. I am an avid fan of Texas music and grandmother of five beautiful souls. I reside in North Texas.

Connect through Jan’s website: http://www.jansikes.com

Follow Jan on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AuthorJanSikesBooks

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I love the blend of western romance and spirituality!

I read and loved the first two White Rune Series stories and was looking forward to this one. Colt runs a horse sanctuary ranch. I love his relationship with the horses and the beautiful setting of the ranch. He is their first suspect when a stranger dies after a run-in with Colt. Now he needs help from the beyond and finds that in a medium, Sage. The blend of a western romance with spirituality and the developing relationship between Colt and Sage makes this a hard story to put down. Seeing other characters from previous stories was heartwarming, and the music was woven in naturally. I went back and forth about who the killer might be, and none of my guesses were correct. This might be my favorite of the three because of the ranch, but this has been a fantastic series 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 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 – “The Boy” @harmony_kent #newrelease #paranormal #shortstory #writingcommunity #readersoftwitter

Hi,

Today I’m visiting with Harmony Kent to talk about the short story “The Boy” here.

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

Harmony Kent is an award winning multi-genre author. Her publications include:

The Battle for Brisingamen (Fantasy Fiction) AIA approved

The Glade (Mystery/Thriller) AIA Approved/BRAG Medallion Honouree/New Apple Literary Awards Official Selection Honours 2015

Polish Your Prose: Essential Editing Tips for Authors (Writing/Editing) New Apple Literary Awards Top Medallist Honours 2015

Finding Katie (Women’s Fiction)

Slices of Soul: Book 1 in the Soul Poetry Series (Contemporary Poetry)

Life & Soul: Book 2 in the Soul Poetry Series (Contemporary Poetry)

Interludes 1 & Interludes 2 (Erotic Short Stories)

Moments (Short Stories and Poetry)

Jewel in the Mud (Zen Musings)

Backstage (Erotic Romance)

FALLOUT (Apocalyptic/post-apocalyptic Dystopia) BRAG Medallion Honouree

The Vanished Boy (Psychological Thriller)

As well as being an avid reader and writer, Harmony also offers reviews and supports her fellow authors. Harmony works hard to promote and protect high standards within the publishing arena. She is always on the look out for talent and excellence, and will freely promote any authors or books who she feels have these attributes. Harmony lives in Cornwall, England.

Resonance (Home)

twitter: @harmony_kent

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/HarmonyK

A powerful read!

I have read and enjoyed the first two books in this series. I was looking forward to reading this collection, yet I worried it would be a heavy read. Instead of heavy, it was powerful. The free verse poetry told a story with vivid images and emotions that explored loss. Arranged by the seven stages of grief, the words painted a picture of the expected feelings during the process. All of us face a loss at some point in our lives, leaving us to deal with it in our own way. This book lets us know it’s okay to be in denial, sad, or angry at a situation out of our control. In the end, hope peeked through, offering a new road to take once we journey through our grief and hopelessness. For those who can’t see that light, Ms. Kent offered some valuable information for those who might need someone to talk to. This is a must-read for those who love emotional poetry that provides understanding and healing.

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.”