Thursday, December 12, 2013

Twelve Days of Christmas 2013 Day One

Happy Thursday, everyone! Welcome to day one of the insanity! Over the next twelve days, I'll be offering Indie authors the chance to sell me their books and I'll be giving away some awesome prizes to boot. What are the prizes? See this post. Today I'm gonna take a moment to outline just what you get when you receive a review by yours truly. I know I hype it up and all that, but it's worth it. Grab a cup of coffee and join me!

First, I always buy the book I'm reviewing. It's just good manners. I've had many Indies offer to give me copies for review, but then I feel like a louse if I can't finish them for one reason or another (usually bad writing or formatting is the issue). So, I buy them myself. Booyah! Sale for you.

There's one thing you don't get from a lot of reviewers, eh? Every single one I've seen wants you to send them a copy of the book for review. But what does that get you? Well, when they post that review to Amazon, it gets you nothing but words and stars. If your reviewer buys your book, it's shown as an Amazon verified purchase. Score!

Moving on...

In addition to the review showing shoppers I've actually read your book, I start by telling the customer why I picked up the book, where I got it, and sometimes say a little word about the cover art, and then break the review into three parts: 1. From a Reader's Perspective - This is where I tell them about the good, bad, and ugly plot points and character aspects. 2. From an Editor's Perspective - In this section, I outline where the book could use a little work if it needs it and what I liked and disliked about the structure, grammar, and punctuation. 3. Rating - I break the star rating down so they can see I'm not blowing smoke. I then go on to say who might like the book. I do NOT go on and on with filler about the plot, they can get that from the description. I never post spoilers.

My tastes:
I've read books in every single genre on the planet. Yes, really. I enjoy most of them. So don't be shy no matter what you write. I get into books that are well written. Next week, I'll be listing some of my favorite reads of 2013 during this contest. So, you'll see the wide range of stuff I've read and liked.

Where I post reviews:
Everywhere I can find your book. Goodreads, B&N, and Amazon are my top three. But wait! It gets better! I also curate a review magazine on Flipboard that has over 300 regular readers and has enjoyed over 6500 shares of articles I include. My review also goes in there. Keep reading, there's more! Yes, really! I post to two blogs. This one and one over on Tumblr. Each has at least 100 followers (this one has more) and I have a huge list of people who subscribe by e-mail. Add to that, I'll be pinning your book covers with a link to the Amazon page over on Pinterest. At the end of the year, I'll be making a YouTube video (with awesome music) highlighting my favorite reads as well as recapping here on the blog. I also have a large number of people on Goodreads who follow my reviews. So, you get plenty of bang.

Why does this matter?
Because I market your review to the people who read books. I make it really easy for them to buy your book by linking things. That market is those who are hungry for something new and exciting. People looking to snag the next great unknown author. I've spent a lot of time building trust with my readers and most of them love me. You should see the fan mail. :)

So, now that you know how all this is going to help you, I bet you're asking what's in it for me, right? I would be. If you aren't, you might want to think about why...

I'm getting to know new authors, building relationships, and becoming a recognized authority on what's good and what sucks in the literary world. So, yes, there's something in it for me. Hey, at least I'm honest!

Without further ado, let's move on to the Rafflecopter widget for your Day 1 entry. Good luck!
a Rafflecopter giveaway

**Kindly remember, there's no guarantee your book will be reviewed by me. You will get a purchase if your sample interests me, and I'll try my best to read it. But if I find I can't give it more than 2 stars, I won't write the review. Last year, I had a few I couldn't finish and it led to me not giving a review.**

Well, that's all for today, folks! Until next time, WRITE ON!

Jo

68 comments:

  1. So how can I pitch my novel for your incredible services? I did look, but didn't see a recommended email address...

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    1. Hello, Elle! You do it right here in the comments section :) Be sure and add the link and title to the Rafflecopter (I can export to an excel doc that way). Thanks and good luck!

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    2. Jo, How creative this is. I'd love for you to review my book, The Last Keeper's Daughter.

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    3. Thanks, Rebecca! I do hope you entered your info into the Rafflecopter :) Welcome to the madness!!!

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    4. Thanks! The Elect is YA Paranormal. My MC, Allison Noble, has a pretty average life until one night she and her friend break into their high school to get revenge on another girl, and happen upon a group of boys playing with fire. This incident draws Allison into a world she never knew existed, revealing secrets better kept hidden, and exposing unimaginable danger.

      I hope you'll take a look. Thanks for the opportunity!

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    5. Jo, I would love for you to review my New Adult, Dark Fantasy Monochrome by H.M. Jones. http://www.hmjones.net/monochrome.html

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    6. You got it, Elle! Your entry showed up on the 'copter so we're all good! :)

      H.M., welcome to the craziness!! I'm off to sample those who've made it in so far. Be sure and keep an eye out to see if you got picked >.< Exciting, isn't it? :)

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  2. I would love for you to review the third book in my paranormal mystery series, Federal City's Secret...here's why:

    Federal City's Secret is a Ghost Hunters (TAPS) meets Psychic Detectives fiction paranormal mystery. This is the third book in Robin Murphy's paranormal mystery series, which has Dr. Marie Bartek and the Sullivan's Island Paranormal Society, SIPS investigating hauntings and spirit activity in the heart of Washington, DC. Marie develops new nuances with her psychic abilities, which brings more depth and intrigue into their ghost investigations, but these nuances land the SIPS team in the middle of the mafia, politics, secret societies, and murder. See how Marie discovers, through the help of a spirit, that the mafia doesn't take kindly to strangers taking what isn't theirs.

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    1. Hi, Robin! Welcome to the blog! I'll grab a sample! Remember, you can pitch a new book each day :)

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  3. Hi Jo! Thanks for providing this opportunity to Indie authors :) I have 3 books out right now, but my latest - a paranormal suspense novella - could use a little boost. It's gotten some great feedback already and was written to appeal to a wide audience. But I'd love to get the word out about it. It's a fast paced, quick read that I believe is a good balance between entertaining and thought provoking. Hopefully you'll check it out, here's the link for it http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GAG2ZBK. I have several more releases anticipated for 2014 in multiple genres.

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    1. Hello, Renee! Welcome to the insanity! :) I'd be glad to check out your book. Thanks for entering. Without the authors participating, I wouldn't have an event :)

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  4. Can genre books be literary, or to put it another way, can literary books also feature genre themes? This dystopian police procedural sees a Europe pushed beyond the brink by economic meltdown and sees its citizens break their ties to the state and to each other. As social bonds break down and the government cut back every service and benefit, people prey upon one another just to survive. One man holds the key to the whole country collapsing into savagery, but his life too is in danger...

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    1. This sounds like a super cool book! I'm eager to see what you linked for me :) Thanks for playing, Sulci! :)

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  5. I'm in! I'll throw one of my steamfantasy novels your way. It's called The Five Elements and here is a short blurb which I hope entices you:

    THE FIVE ELEMENTS is a character-driven blend of pseudoscience, alchemy, ancient inventions, and elemental magic that tells the story of Aaron, a sorcerer's apprentice who knows more about engineering and mathematics than magic, and Shanna, whose future is in rapid decline as she approaches adulthood. All of this changes when their home is laid waste by an elemental attack. Separated in the resulting chaos, their purposes are joined when they individually learn of the mysterious Fifth Element. Shanna sees it as the final piece in the puzzle that is her destiny. To Aaron's logical mind, it is an impossible ambiguity. Whatever the answer, the Fifth Element draws them back together and into a final confrontation not as allies, but as adversaries.

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    1. Oooooooh!! Sounds like one hell of a ride, Scott! Welcome to the blog! I look forward to reading your sample!

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  6. Hi Jo!
    I would really love you to take a look at my debut novel The Species Within (Battles in the Dark #1) an erotic urban fantasy. If you like strong female characters, supernatural creatures, battles, quests and a bit of romance or just a little raunchy sex on the side, then you may enjoy this book. Here's the gist of it for you -
    Summary:
    Kira, a huntress plagued by dreams of fire and pain has worked tirelessly to rid her city of the scourge that has nearly destroyed it…nostvores, mythlend creatures with dark and vast appetites for blood and sex. She does this not only because they had killed so many people in her life, but also because she has an edge that no other human had…she has their abilities. The problem was, these abilities were killing her and she feared time was no longer on her side.
    So the moment she found out that Darius, a nostvore leader was threatening to awaken an indestructible species to help him enslave all humans and mythlends, and that she may be the key to his plan, she knew her only choice was to risk her life with the little time that she had left and join her enemy to find out why, and to make sure his plan failed.
    If that wasn’t dangerous enough, the more time she spends with the Vanatre nostvore Emmerich, and the mooran Kuron, who she brings with her for protection, the less she wants to kill them. Instead, she feels an unexplainable attraction towards them both, and she fears surrendering to such desire with either is a deadly game to play, for she would not only be risking her life, but quite possibly her heart.

    Here is the link for it, which you will be able to see a few of the current reviews for it. http://www.amazon.com/Species-Within-Battles-Dark-ebook/dp/B00GA638T8/ref=la_B00GALXE6U_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1386858190&sr=1-1

    Cheers,
    Kim

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    1. Kimberly, I LOVE strong female characters! Right up my alley. Thanks for entering and welcome to the blog. Be sure your link is in the Rafflecopter entry form!

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  7. Fab post, very informative for both reviewers and authors :) Although I'm not an author, maybe one day I am interested in the Indie Author's Guide. I would find it a very useful too from both sides of the fence.

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    1. Thanks, Jane! You're such a great supporter :) I always love hearing a word from you!! *hugs*

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  8. Hey Jo! How are you? I came across your blog on Goodreads and wanted to enter your contest! This is so exciting! Here's a link to my book on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Lights-Out-Melissa-Groeling-ebook/dp/B00H51R2AS/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=1-1&qid=1386859110

    Thank you and happy reading!
    Melissa Groeling

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    1. Hi, Melissa! Dang, that was such a cheery, excited response, I wanna go buy your book right now! :) Thanks for entering. I'm having a fine day, hope you are, too! Welcome to the blog!

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  9. This is fantastic! Thanks for the awesome offer. I'd love to have your comments on my book, "Attrition". Here's the Amazon blurb -
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    "The Demonic Dominion has held the nation of Io captive for more than a century. The Humans are in shackles. The Elves are in exile. And the race of Majiski battle-mages have been all but eradicated by the Demons and their ilk.

    Racath Thanjel is among the few remaining Majiski surviving in secret. A strong but opinionated young assassin, he works from the shadows against the Demonic Dominion. But how can he and the others hope to defeat such a terrible adversary? Especially when their patriarch is keeping more secrets than the Demons themselves.

    Now, as a tangle of conspiracies, secrets, and ancient prophecies sweeps Racath away, he must choose his destiny: will he become the long-awaited Savior of Io, or allow it to suffocate beneath the Dominion's iron fist?
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    ATTRITION: THE FIRST ACT OF PENANCE is the Epic Fantasy debut of the young SG Night, published at just 18 years old. Experience this fresh, breathtaking tale of tyranny, rebellion, conspiracy, and the fight for survival, and get swept up into the first of many tales from the world of Talkrilia."

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    http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EVEAEH0

    Thanks again!
    -SG Night

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    1. Wow, Sam! That's a great synopsis! Tells a lot about the book inside and is well written! Thanks for entering. I look forward to reading the sample! Welcome to the blog!

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  10. What a wonderful idea. I do hope you pick my book, The Liar.
    Why you should read it?
    The Liar is life changing, that is why we should all read it. It's about time someone wrote something like this and I expect I'll get a lot of flack for doing so. But I don't care. It's all gonna be worth it for peace of mind; and not just mine, the whole world's. <3
    I'm not finished writing stuff like this either, and as I do so it gets clearer and clearer. It's such a marvellous experience. I can't not share it.
    <3 <3

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    1. Oh my, Niramisa! I feel like I gotta go grab it right NOW! :) Great GREAT pitch! Welcome to the blog and good luck!

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  11. Hi, Jo

    How are you? Thank you so much for this! I've been thinking about the same thing just the other day. I would love for you to review my second book, "The Bleeding."
    What makes it special to me because I worked hard on this and spent many a sleepless night getting it ready to see the world. Writing "The Bleeding" and its predecessor "August to Life" has helped deal with some heavy things going on in my life. Also, its about two families that are thrown together through their children. Everyone has been there, getting pushed into circumstances that you haven't expected and having to fight your way out of it. Here's the link. I hope you get a chance to check it out.

    Max E. Stone

    http://www.amazon.com/The-Bleeding-Warren-Bennett-Johnson-ebook/dp/B00G5IWFCC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1386859832&sr=8-1&keywords=the+bleeding+max+e.+stone

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    1. Hi, Max! You're so welcome! Glad to help out a fellow Indie author! I'm off to do my first set of sample grabs now. Thanks for entering and welcome to the blog!

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  12. Hello Jo,
    Thank you for offering this very kind opportunity. I hope you consider my book, Keepers of Arden: The Brothers Volume 1. It's an epic fantasy (perhaps on the darker side) where I've played around with good vs evil. One of my reviewers said: "...in this case, the forces of good - represented by bigots, murderers and child-abusers and led by squabbling adolescent gods - are ranged against the forces of evil - represented by one nerdy, asthmatic, vegetarian kid who suffers from nightmares and gets the crap kicked out of him with some regularity."
    By no means is this a comedy, but he boiled down what the world of Arden considers good and evil. I'm a firm believer that we're all as capable of good as we are of evil. It's our choices that matter. What I've done in Keepers of Arden is exaggerate that thought into an actual evil presence living in a young man.
    Below is the blurb, which starts with a passage from the book:

    "Slowly, year by year, day by day, hour by hour, the evil grew stronger while he grew weaker. It found ways around his shield, and, even as he sat in the sun on a beautiful spring day, he could feel the tiny nibbles the evil bit off from his soul."
    This is just the beginning of the Laybryth brothers' journey to not only rid the lands of Arden of a vile evil, but for one brother to save the other from the darkness that lives within him.

    Thank you for reading my post and considering my book.
    L.K. Evans
    (Hope this wasn't too long) :)

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    1. Hi back, L.K.! I'm looking forward to grabbing your sample. Thanks for entering and welcome to the blog!

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  13. Hello. I have to admit, I'm not very good at this technology stuff- but I think I entered. I really do need reviews and other feedback for my fantasy novel, Winter's Heart. It's my first book, and I could use all of the help I can get! Thanks!
    http://www.amazon.com/Winters-Heart-Michael-Kanuckel-ebook/dp/B00F0N5HEQ

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    1. I'm on it, Michael! Thanks for the entry and welcome to the fun! :) I'm grabbing samples from the links Rafflecopter gave me now. Good luck!

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  14. Greetings! My name is Beem Weeks. I am the author of the historical fiction/coming-of-age novel called Jazz Baby. It is set in 1925 in New Orleans and Mississippi. It tells the story of a young girl with a dream to sing jazz in New York. She suddenly finds herself an orphan, living with a Bible-believing aunt. But a family friend introduces the girl to those who can help her achieve her dream. But many of these characters have dark intentions for young Emily Ann. She just wants to sing, not fight for her life. My novel can be found on Amazon at http;//www.tinyurl.com/bbj4my7 Thank you.

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    1. Howdy, Beem! I love Historical Fiction and I grew up in Louisiana. I look forward to reading the sample. Thanks for entering and welcome to the rush!

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  15. Your Mystic Series sounds amazing! I love reading paranormal books!

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    1. Thanks, Kimberly! It's an awesome series with very strong women as the main characters. If you don't just love Markaza, I dunno what to say :) Welcome to the madhouse and thanks for your entry!

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  16. I don't know if everyone has problems with the blurbs on Amazon or it's just me. It started a few days ago. Mine is missing the first sentence, so with your permission, I will copy paste the first part.

    "LX (or Alex for us Earthlings) is a Navigator. From the moment of his birth until he became of age, he prepared for his calling. On a routine exploration mission that shouldn't have taken more than a few months, an incident propels his spaceship light-years away from his destination, leaving him stranded on the third planet from a star called Sol."

    If you're looking for something spotless (grammar and punctuation), this book isn't for you. I admit it; the narrative isn't perfect, although some people told me it makes the story feel more authentic as it is told in the first person POV by Alex.

    Strangely, I've come to think of him as a real person, after all, we're both 'aliens'. (He is from another planet, while I am from another country.) Seriously, it may be because I want to believe that there is life other than us in the universe. We can't be the only ones. Can we?

    How it came to be? One night my husband and I were talking about TV shows, movies, and books and he made the comment that although we had seen it all on aliens and vampires, we had never seen one that had both together. The next day I sat at my computer and started the three-year long journey. I had both books finished before I published Fate. I am currently revising and editing The Legacy: Destiny, which I expect to publish in early 2014.

    I'd like to thank you for this wonderful opportunity. Of course, like any other author, I'd like my book to be chosen but even if not, since I am a reader and I subscribed to your blog, I'll get news about good books too, so either way, I consider myself a winner.

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    1. Hiya, Ginette! You can try updating the description through Author Central. That might do the trick :) Welcome to the blog (all things useful here lol). I love the way you came up with the idea and I'm looking forward to snagging a sample! Thanks for playing! :)

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    2. Hi! (In my haste to post, I completely forgot my manners!)

      Amazon: I thought about doing just that, but all other books show up that way for me, so it's not just mine. It might be one of the new window patches...

      Thanks for welcoming me to your blog. :)

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    3. Yuck! Leave it to windows :) You're welcome. I love meeting new authors. :)

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  17. I'd love for you to review my New Adult Paranormal Romance, The Witch Who Cried Wolf. It's well written, exciting, and the hero and heroine have great chemistry. Here's the blurb:

    Be careful what you wish for…

    A potion gone wrong: Mia Brooks is a reluctant witch, with powers that she tries to hold in check. But when her magic gets mixed up, supernatural forces are unleashed and suddenly she’s being pursued by werewolves—that she didn’t even realize existed…

    Hidden emotions: Ethan Parker, Mia’s brother’s best friend, is home from deployment for the holidays. Mia’s not only hiding from werewolves, she’s trying to keep her feelings for Ethan secret; it would be a disaster if he knew she’s been nursing a long-time crush…

    The power of love: things take a terrifying turn when Mia and Ethan are attacked by a werewolf. Ethan is amazed when Mia reveals her paranormal prowess as she tries to shield them from danger. But can she really protect them from the darkness that lurks? And how can he tell her that, for ages, he’s been denying what he really wants? Mia...

    Thank you, Jo! I'm excited to browse your site more. :)

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    1. Hello and welcome, Sarah! I love NA Paranormal. I can't wait to start on your sample. Thanks for playing along :)

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  18. I would love for you to read my first book, Torn True Love, which was released this past April. The sequel is set to be released this coming spring.
    Here's the blurb

    Everyone has a choice. Abide by the government’s rules and regulations and you may live the average life or become a Sweeper. Krissa Channing knew her choice and her destination was clear until Braiden entered her life and clouded her future. Krissa’s future, which once seemed so promising, is compromised when her relationship with Braiden is forced by the hands of the government. The pressure of an automatic pairing pushes them both down a path they never dreamed they’d travel. While Krissa accepts the change, Braiden revolts against the government leaving Krissa alone, her heart torn. Should she follow the rules and regulations and continue down the road mapped out for her? Or should she go against everything she’s been taught and follow after her true love?

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    1. K.D., that sounds like a darned good book. If you put it in the rafflecopter, I'll be grabbing a sample in a little while. Thanks for joining in the madness and welcome to the blog :)

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  19. Very cool contest! ;-) Howdy, I'm Catrina Burgess and I write YA Horror. I've a twisty imagination and I can promise some romance, a few ghosts and a zombie or two. The book was featured over on Wattpad this year. You should read Awakening - The Dark Rituals it if you want to try something with magic and a Ouija board. ;) Nice to meet you!

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    1. Thanks, Catrina >.< That compliment makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside :) I do enjoy a good horror novel. YA, huh? Hard genre to write horror for. I can't wait for a peek inside your twisty imagination! Zombies?!?! Dids't thou say ZOMBIES?!?! Oh my... You may have my buy right there :) Lovely to meet you, too! Welcome to the fray.

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    2. Looks like you have a YA Zombie book coming out in January. Congrats! Another zombie lover! The hardest part writing YA Horror for me is curbing the cussing. I do love to cuss. LOL and trying to find make sure I find any curse words when I edit that might have slipped through. ;)

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    4. Yes I do!! Thanks. I must be a glutton for punishment because I'm doing all of this mid-book launch. Lol!! Cussing... Yeah, well, now you know why the Mystic series is NA oriented. ;)

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  20. I would love for you to read and review my debut novel Embracing Love. It is an adult romance. It is a love triangle, it is book one in the series. Thanks :)

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    1. Hmmmmmm... I'm intrigued, Delisa!! I'm excited to take a peek at the sample! Thanks for joining in and I hope to see you back soon! Welcome to the blog! :)

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  21. I have an anthology of 26 mythical beast stories by 26 different authors in the horror genre I'd love to see reviewed: The Bestiarum Vocabulum by Western Legends Publishing. Available for sale on Amazon at: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1494375222/

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    1. David, that sounds exciting!! I love collections of works. Many times I've found great new authors that way. I can't wait to check it out! Welcome to the madness and thanks for entering!

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    2. Sounds perfect. I look forward to your potential review. We have an eclectic group of author including a Hellraiser II alumnus - the female cenobite - and an 80s New Wave musician who had small parts in Return of the Jedi among other films. Overall, some very talented writers!

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    3. I didn't find your entry in the Rafflecopter. Might want to try that again. I was really looking forward to this one :(

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  22. Hi Jo,

    I would love for you to read and review my debut novel, Ambience. It takes place in Saint Augustine, FL, one of America's most haunted city. It is the first of a New Adult trilogy about a cursed man trapped in the city of his death as a ghostly hybrid of a person and the only way for him to break the curse is to kill the woman who holds his heart.

    Thanks for this giveaway.

    http://www.amazon.com/Ambience-Ghost-Saint-Augustine-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B00H7MYNIY/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=1-1&qid=1386724694

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    1. Thanks for joining the fray, Christina! I look forward to checking out your book :) Congratulations on winning the giveaway, too! Welcome to the blog! :)

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  23. Hi, Jo. Thanks for this unsual and fun giveaway! I would love for you to read and review my literary romance novel, Roots that Clutch.

    Jeb Anderson is entranced by his brother's lively sister-in-law, but he can’t act on that. His ex-wife wants him back, and they have children. Life isn’t like the simple country love songs he writes to turn a quick buck. It’s thorny and it’s tangled, like family roots, like the poetry that haunts his soul. Jeb recently managed to reconcile with his estranged brother over their father’s coffin, so maybe he can rebuild a marriage with his cheating ex. Or maybe he’s making the worst mistake of his life.

    Roots that Clutch is a contemporary tale of family, reconciliation, and the obstacles we must overcome on the path to mature love.

    http://www.amazon.com/Roots-that-Clutch-Molly-Taggart-ebook/dp/B00FN8EI6Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1386899728&sr=8-1&keywords=roots+that+clutch

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    1. And of your books, I'm most interested in Sheila. Forgot to add that part.

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    2. Hiya back, Molly!! Welcome to the blog! I didn't get your entry in the Rafflecopter form. Your book sounds interesting as all get out, but you gotta fill out the whole form. I'm looking forward to it! Thanks for participating :)

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  24. Leaving a comment :) I'm leaving the link for Masked Encounters.

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    1. Oh, and you should read it because it's sexy and awesome and my writing has greatly improved since last year...I think, anyways :) Love your blog posts this time of year!

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    2. Thanks, Felicia! :) I try to give back around the holidays. Makes 'em feel special and all. I know, I know, I'm a little nuts :) But that's what makes the blog so darned fun :) I got your entry! Well done. I look forward to reading your sample.

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  25. Hi Jo, first I must say thanks for such an opportunity. I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts on my debut project, The Hitman: A Short Story.

    Here is a blurb:
    When an average nine-to-fiver catches his wife in bed with another man, not only does he looses his mind but he cut his losses and embarks upon a new life. With his heart turned cold, The Hitman is faced with the challenges saving a reputed state official's political career as well as keeping a crime lord out of jail by ensuring that a witness doesn't make it to the courtroom. Will The Hitman be able to maintain his focus on his assignments, or will he be distracted by the thrill of the kill?

    Here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/Hitman-short-Story-Peprah-Boasiako/dp/1304462439/ref=la_B00FTIPB2U_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1386911084&sr=1-1

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    1. Thanks for popping over and leaving a comment, Peprah! I didn't see your book on the Rafflecopter export of entries though. You may want to try that one again. This sounds like a thrill ride for sure! I'd really love to check it out :)

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  26. Day One is closed to entries! To enter your book for consideration, you gotta go to the post for day Two! Here: http://jomichaels.blogspot.com/2013/12/twelve-days-of-christmas-2013-day-two.html

    <3 you all!! Keep 'em comin'!

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