Wednesday, March 13, 2024

🏰 {BOOK TRAILER} THE GOLDEN MANUSCRIPTS: A NOVEL BY EVY JOURNEY & GIVEAWAY #womensfiction #historicalfiction #mystery

 

 


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Title: The Golden Manuscripts: A Novel

Author: Evy Journey

Publication Date: April 2, 2023

Pages: 360

Genre: Women's Fiction/Historical Fiction/Mystery

A young woman of Asian/American parentage has lived in seven different countries and is anxious to find a place she could call home. An unusual sale of rare medieval manuscripts sends her and Nathan—an art journalist who moonlights as a doctor—on a quest into the dark world of stolen art.  For Clarissa, these ancient manuscripts elicit cherished memories of children’s picture books her mother read to her, nourishing a passion for art.  When their earnest search for clues whisper of old thieves and lead to the unexpected, they raise more questions about an esoteric sometimes unscrupulous art world that defy easy answers.   Will this quest reward Clarissa with the sense of home she longs for? This cross-genre literary tale of self-discovery, art mystery, travel, and love is based on the actual theft by an American soldier of illuminated manuscripts during World War II.
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Evy Journey will giving away nine $25 Amazon Gift Cards & nine boxed sets of the last 3 books in the series, Between Two Worlds! This is the way it works. Evy is touring for 6 months. At the end of each 2 month period she will be giving away 3 $25 Amazon Gift Cards and 3 boxed sets of the last 3 books in the series, Between Two Worlds. You will have a chance to win 3 times during her tour!

Terms & Conditions:

  • By entering the giveaway, you are confirming you are at least 18 years old.
  • Nine winners will be chosen via Rafflecopter to receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card and a boxed set of the last 3 books in the series, Between Two Worlds.
  • This giveaway starts February 5 and ends July 30.
  • Winners will be contacted via email on March 28, May 31 and July 30.
  • Winner has 48 hours to reply.

Good luck everyone!

 


 
 
About Evy Journey


Evy Journey writes. Stories and blog posts. Novels that tend to cross genres. She’s also a wannabe artist, and a flΓ’neuse. Evy studied psychology (M.A., University of Hawaii; Ph.D. University of Illinois). So her fiction spins tales about nuanced characters dealing with contemporary life issues and problems. She believes in love and its many faces. Her one ungranted wish: To live in Paris where art is everywhere and people have honed aimless roaming to an art form. She has visited and stayed a few months at a time.

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

🏰 {BOOK TRAILER} GOING THERE: TALES FROM THE RIVIERA AND BEYOND BY DONNA FLETCHER CROW #travel #shortstories @fletchercr

 

 


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Title: Going There: Tales from the Riviera and Beyond

Author: Donna Fletcher Crow

Publication Date: December 3, 2023

Pages: 152

Genre: Travel Memoir / Short Story Collection

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In the summer of 2021 my daughter-in-law and I slipped through a brief window of sanity in a world driven mad by the Covid pandemic. Our purpose was to see my granddaughter Jane to a summer program in Monaco, then back to her ballet school in Switzerland. In spite of restrictions, protests, and nail-biting worries, the result was a marvelous experience.

I invited characters from my mystery series to join me in my imagination and have their own adventures in each setting. Their encounters are: Nice: “The Crime of Passion”; St Tropez: “The Mother Decrees”; Villefrance-sur-de-mer: “The Ghost Boy”; Monaco: “Fracas in Monaco”; The Loire Valley: “The Old Winemaker”;  Saint Gallen: “Whispers of Legend”.

The final coda is “Home Another Way” As 2 years later I return from quite a different trip aboard the Queen Mary 2 and my characters join in the celebrations as worlds coincide.

More information on the book GOING THERE: TALES FROM THE RIVIERA AND BEYOND can be found at https://www.amazon.com/Going-There-Tales-Riviera-Beyond-ebook/dp/B0CPHBRVJH?ref_=ast_author_mpb.

 




 
 
About Donna Fletcher Crow

Donna Fletcher Crow, Novelist of British History, is an award-winning author who has published some 50 books in a career spanning more than 40 years. Her best-known work is Glastonbury, The Novel of Christian England, a grail search epic depicting 1500 years of British history. The Celtic Cross is a 10-book series covering the history of Scotland and England from the 6th to the 20th century. 

Crow writes 3 mystery series: The Monastery Murders, contemporary clerical mysteries with clues hidden deep in the past; Lord Danvers Investigates, Victorian true-crime stories within a fictional setting; and The Elizabeth and Richard literary suspense series, featuring various literary figures. Where There is Love is a 6-book biographical novel series of leaders of the early Evangelical Anglican movement. The Daughters of Courage is a semi-autobiographical trilogy family saga of Idaho pioneers.

Reviewers routinely praise the quality of her writing and the depth of her research. Crow says she tries never to write about a place she hasn’t visited and one of her goals in writing is to give her readers a you-are-there experience.

Donna and her husband of 60 years live in Boise, Idaho. They have 4 children and 15 grandchildren, and she is an avid gardener.

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

🏰 {BOOK TRAILER} ECHOES OF A VOICE FOR JUSTICE BY ANITA HACKLEY LAMBERT #booktrailer #historicalbiography @anitalambe49625

 

 


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Title: Echoes of a Voice for Justice
Author: Anita Hackley Lambert
Publisher: HLE Publishing
Pages: 296
Genre: Historical Biography

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Experience the extraordinary life of Barry Antonio Murray, an unwavering champion for the progressive Black movement of the post-Reconstruction era. Ms. Lambert masterfully tells the riveting tale of this unsung civil rights activist, influential publisher, and uncompromising editor in this historic biography. Uncovering a 50-year-old family secret, Ms. Lambert’s captivating narrative begins at her book's debut, where chance encounters forever altered her life. Delve into Barry Murray’s legacy, his ties to F.H.M. Murray, a civil rights trailblazer and the great-grandfather he never knew—yet, walked in his shoes. Readers gain insights into the nation’s racial divide and witness the heart-wrenching conclusion and his questionable sudden death. This captivating biography sheds light on Barry’s remarkable journey, celebrating his unwavering activism, pursuit of justice, and empowerment of the community. This saga intertwines history, personal struggles, and family secrets, leaving an indelible mark on readers, showcasing the indomitable spirit of one man’s triumphs and divine destiny.

“Barry was one of those Black people who was loyal to his belief in the need to sacrifice for full Black freedom. People like him often make great sacrifices but do not benefit from their sacrifices. He never got rewarded by the community for his service to the community – most never do. If we all lived as Barry did we would be free.” -- Wayne Young, Editor of Port of Harlem Magazine

 




 
 
About Anita Hackley Lambert



Ms. Lambert, a distinguished genealogist, historian, and biographer, achieved historical acclaim with her inaugural book, praised by luminaries such as Pulitzer Prize-winner David Levering Lewis and historian Charles Patterson. As an unrivaled familial authority, she penned insightful biographies of visionary businessmen and civil rights champions F.H.M. Murray and Barry A. Murray. Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia with her husband, Ms. Lambert continues her literary journey, poised to add two more captivating biographies and contribute to a quartet of nonfiction gems, that showcases her unwavering commitment to illuminating the human experience.

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Monday, January 8, 2024

🏰 Author Interview Featuring D.W. Brooks, author of Homecoming Chaos


The author lives in Texas with her husband and children. She enjoys trying to stay in shape, sporadically cooking, reading (still), writing, and working on her blog. She is eternally grateful to the woman who donated a kidney to her over 5 years ago and continues to advocate for organ donation as much as she can.

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🏰As a book bloggin’ and book luvin’ Princess, I’m always curious to find out how authors got the ideas for their books.  Can you tell us how you got the idea to write your book, Homecoming Chaos?

I came up with the idea for my main character over 10 years ago. The original idea came from my own personal history: I am an ophthalmologist with an MBA. At the end of my training and education, I planned to work in health care administration instead of going into medical practice long-term. That changed to medical education. The change in career goals caused concern among some of my family and friends. Most of it was confusion because "I had worked so hard to become a doctor and how could I leave it behind?" That train of thought led to my lead character: someone who had become a physician but decided not to practice medicine. I wanted to explore the reactions of both her and her family to that decision. Beyond the career choices, the lead character is very different from me—she has much more drama in her life!

When I started writing the story, I decided to not focus on the change in career (at least not for this first book in the Model MD Series). I wanted to incorporate that into her backstory and have this debut novel look at a long absence and how that affected the family. Then of course, throw in a murder mystery and a romance, and Homecoming Chaos was born.

I came up with the idea for my main character over 10 years ago. The original idea came from my own personal history: I am an ophthalmologist with an MBA. At the end of my training and education, I planned to work in health care administration instead of going into medical practice long-term. That changed to medical education. The change in career goals caused concern among some of my family and friends. Most of it was confusion because "I had worked so hard to become a doctor and how could I leave it behind?" That train of thought led to my lead character: someone who had become a physician but decided not to practice medicine. I wanted to explore the reactions of both her and her family to that decision. Beyond the career choices, the lead character is very different from me—she has much more drama in her life!

When I started writing the story, I decided to not focus on the change in career (at least not for this first book in the Model MD Series). I wanted to incorporate that into her backstory and have this debut novel look at a long absence and how that affected the family. Then of course, throw in a murder mystery and a romance, and Homecoming Chaos was born.

I came up with the idea for my main character over 10 years ago. The original idea came from my own personal history: I am an ophthalmologist with an MBA. At the end of my training and education, I planned to work in health care administration instead of going into medical practice long-term. That changed to medical education. The change in career goals caused concern among some of my family and friends. Most of it was confusion because "I had worked so hard to become a doctor and how could I leave it behind?" That train of thought led to my lead character: someone who had become a physician but decided not to practice medicine. I wanted to explore the reactions of both her and her family to that decision. Beyond the career choices, the lead character is very different from me—she has much more drama in her life!

When I started writing the story, I decided to not focus on the change in career (at least not for this first book in the Model MD Series). I wanted to incorporate that into her backstory and have this debut novel look at a long absence and how that affected the family. Then of course, throw in a murder mystery and a romance, and Homecoming Chaos was born.

🏰Can you give us an excerpt?

“Wait, wait. Hold on. Do you have a warrant? Do we need an attorney?” Jamison stood up, too. She was almost as tall as the detective and incredibly pretty up close, which caught him off guard. “Aren’t there proprietary issues at the lab?”

Nick paused and deferred to Ronald. Ronald chimed in. “We’re just trying to get information about this woman’s death. You can call a lawyer if you wish but retaining one may slow things down.”

“Hmmm.” Jamie stared at both detectives. She couldn’t read either of them, but the situation gave her pause. She recognized the importance of finding out what had happened to their employee. However, the family business needed to be shielded as much as possible. Jamie hadn’t been back long, and her brain was still cloudy and jet-lagged, but she recognized the potential perils in just letting the police roam free in the lab. “Dad, Mother, someone should call Richard,” she said, scrutinizing both parents.

Margaret said, “Good idea. I’ll call while I change. He can meet us there.” She gave the detective and the other officers a superior glance. “Richard Bradshaw, he’s a partner at Bradshaw, Taylor, and Kline, and he is our son-in-law.” She turned to walk into the master suite, with Gregory following. 

Nick shook his head, and Ronald was less subtle with a steady scowl. Both had heard about Richard’s firm and peripherally knew Richard. This situation just got a lot more difficult. Nick didn’t suspect the family, but involving a lawyer usually complicated their police work. He turned back to Jamie, who was studying his reaction. He adjusted his face so she couldn’t sense his annoyance. 

Jamie noted the subtle change and smiled to herself. She could tell she had annoyed him. Even annoyed, he’s pretty cute. “I need to get my coat. If you will excuse me,” she said, heading back to her bedroom. 

Upstairs, Jamie changed clothes, retrieving a pair of skinny black jeans from her bag. As she slid into her jeans, her mind wandered to the detective. She typically dated guys that were taller than her—with her ex-fiancΓ© being the lone exception—Eddie had been the same height. A strong jaw, wavy-ish hair, nice lips, and a commanding presence—which Jamie suspected the detective had in spades—didn’t hurt either. Just the type of guy she would typically go for if the circumstances were different. Rifling through the dresser, she found a white Henley shirt she’d left on a previous visit. She had gained almost fifteen pounds since then, and the shirt fit snugly. She now had boobs! Placing the hat back on her head, she was glad she had an appointment at the hair salon later in the day. 

Yikes, she thought after catching herself primping in the mirror. Am I trying to impress the detective who’s investigating us? Girl, it has been a long time. Although he is hot. She shook her head exasperatedly. As she headed out, she remembered to grab her coat.

🏰Can you tell us briefly about the main characters in your book?

Jamison, my main female character, is a woman who appears to have a perfect life from the outside. She was a teen model who went to medical school and became a dermatologist, then took four years to work in medical relief overseas. But her life has been consistently more dramatic with a tremendous secret carried over from her modeling days, a broken engagement, and an estrangement with her mother. Jamie has plenty of self-confidence except when it comes to her mother, Margaret. Their relationship is often fraught with tension. Jamison’s homecoming is chaotic.

🏰If you could tell your younger writing self anything, what would that be?

Keep writing. I started writing at around age 8 but I stopped and switched to another career goal. And when I stopped, I left the writing behind completely and threw myself into getting into medical school and becoming a physician. If I had continued to work on my writing, I might have been able to improve at my craft and get more products out into the world much sooner.

🏰Do you hear from your readers?  What do they say?

So far, the reception has been great. I intended for Homecoming Chaos to be a lighter read and that goal seems to have paid off. Some of my readers have asked me to write a story about the siblings, another story about one of the background characters, and more about the romance. I have a bunch of ideas for maybe 8 or 10 books featuring the lead character Jamison in my Model MD Series.

🏰What has been your best accomplishment?

I am so excited that I finished and published a novel. It’s an enormous accomplishment. But I have to be honest and say that graduating medical school has been my greatest accomplishment. I know what I had to do and experience to get through medical school and while writing and publishing is incredibly difficult, there’s something about having people’s lives in your hands that pushes that over the top.

🏰How many unpublished and half-finished books do you have?

All my childhood unfinished books have been disposed of! Do those count as unpublished books? LOL. I currently have 2 unfinished novels and 2 unfinished novellas. I am working on them now as part of the Model MD Series!

🏰Fun question – if you were princess or prince, what’s one thing you would do to make your kingdom a better place?

This is an interesting question. There are obviously many things that all leaders should do to make their kingdoms better places. So, I would like to steer clear of those in terms of answer this question. I would like to find ways for kids to have more access to books. Maybe I would institute a National Day of Reading that would also carry over to the adults. I think a lack of reading limits your exposure to other things. It makes a difference in this global world.

 

About Homecoming Chaos

Jamie Scott’s life fell apart four years ago when she broke off her engagement, turned down a dream job, and went overseas to run away from her life. Now she’s back, but the reunion is not without problems. She arrives home just in time to attend the soiree her mother planned, but she’s not prepared for what she finds—a dead employee in the parking lot.

Detective Nick Marshall is assigned to the murder case at the forensics lab owned by Jamie’s family. He meets the headstrong Jamie, but he has a job to do. And his attraction to her… well, he’s a professional.

Jamie knows the stakes are high. She has to face the past and save her parents’ business while dealing with her family drama and an uncertain future. She also has to deal with Nick, who wants her out of the way of his investigation. But fate keeps throwing them in one another’s paths… and into chaos that they both want to avoid, but neither can seem to escape.

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

🏰 {BOOK TRAILER} STONEBRIDGE BY LINDA GRIFFIN #booktrailer #paranormal @lindagriffinauthor

 

 


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Title: Stonebridge
Author: Linda Griffin
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Publication Date: November 1, 2023
Pages: 256
Genre: Ghost Story/Romance

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After the death of her mother, Rynna Dalton comes to live with her imperious great-grandmother and her bookish, disabled cousin Ted at Stonebridge Manor. Almost immediately she is aware of a mysterious presence, which she believes is the spirit of her mother’s murdered cousin, Rosalind. Rynna is charmed by Rosalind’s lawyer son Jason Wyatt, who courts her, and she agrees to marry him. Meanwhile Ted and Rynna become good friends. But Stonebridge holds secrets that will profoundly affect her future. Why is Ted so opposed to the match? Why does Rosalind seem to warn Rynna against it? And how far will Jason go to possess Stonebridge—and the woman he professes to love?

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https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Baby-Second-Chance-Stillwater/dp/1335456252/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 
 
About Linda Griffin


Linda Griffin knew she wanted to be a “book maker” as soon as she learned to read and wrote her first story, “Judy and the Fairies,” at the age of six. She retired as fiction librarian for the San Diego Public Library to spend more time on her writing. She has had stories of every length from short shorts to novellas published in numerous literary journals, and Stonebridge is her eighth book from the Wild Rose Press. She enjoys the three R’s — reading, writing, and research–as well as Scrabble, movies, and travel. 

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