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Title: The Palms (For The Season Novella #1) by S. Celi
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17564983-the-palms
Summary:
Three days on Palm Beach will change everything.
We all have one--the one who got away. For 31-year-old Trent Matthews, that woman is Lauren Crawford. For 28-year-old Lauren Crawford, that man is Trent Matthews.
Ten years after they last saw each other on Palm Beach, an unexpected night at The Breakers sends Lauren and Trent roaring back into each others lives. She's still sassy, sexy, and sophisticated. He's still rich, handsome, and an expert with women. The years have passed, but old feelings haven't died.
Not even close.
Now, these two have a second chance at love.
The problem is--Trent left Lauren without any explanation in 2002. She's still mad and confused. Back then, Trent had his reasons--about a dozen--for his abrupt exit from her life. But even a decade later, he doesn't want to admit all of them--or make them public. And that hesitation may cost him Lauren. Forever.
Will Trent admit the mistakes of his youth? Will Lauren grant Trent her forgiveness? Or will they lose love again underneath THE PALMS?
This story is novella length, at 23,000 words.
Genre: Adult Romance (But it’s pretty clean)
Author Bio:
New Orleans born Sara Celi has lived all over the United States. She calls the Greater Cincinnati area and the Queen City home.
She's currently a TV reporter and anchor in Oklahoma City, and has spent more than a decade working in journalism. She graduated cum laude from Western Kentucky University in 2004.
Celi is also a contributing author to Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Power of Positive.
The Undesirable is her debut novel.
In her spare time, she likes to read, shop, write, travel, run long distances, volunteer with the Junior League, and fundraise for Cooperative for Education, a non-profit providing educational opportunities for Guatemalan kids.
Author Links:
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6578895.S_Celi
Twitter: https://twitter.com/saragceli
5 out of 5 Stars
The Sacrificed by Jordan Link
Emerald Hayden lives in the lower levels of Centsia. In her world, walkers are considered beneath the winged and often are abused by them. They are forced to work in factories for the winged, and live on the lower level of Centsia. Emerald is a half breed, half winged and half walker. Because of her walker side she is cast away to the lower levels at a young age and left to survive on her own.
The world of the walkers is filled with hunger and decease. But step out of line and an even worse punishment awaits you. One night Emerald finds a winged boy feeding walker children, a forbidden act. He shows her the world of the winged and that some are not as cruel as she thought. With this he shows her that there is hope.
But their friendship is forbidden and soon Emerald runs into trouble with the council and their dreaded black eagles. But Emerald finds the courage to stand up against them and try and unite both winged and walker. But with every step she takes the council is one in front of her.
Emerald starts out as a young innocent girl just trying to survive. But as the story progress she starts revealing the brave side of her. I was enthralled with her courage and determination to find the truth about her world. Soon, she is transformed into the heroine she was meant to be. Dusk had me feeling hot and cold so many times. The same goes for Zoe. I kept asking, What? Why? How could he? Their characters take major twist and turns during the story. But they both make very interesting characters that will have you digging for reasons.
Jordan Link’s writing style was impressive and well written. This is such an interesting read; I couldn’t help matching it to Romeo and Juliet. The forbidden love, struggles and the entire famous love story is found packed inside this novel, with some exciting new turns. The plot had so many turns and surprises you are glued to the pages. Zoe and Dusk made sure that the reader’s emotions is flying high, and as the story progress you are blown away when the truth about them is revealed. This was an exciting adventure, and well worth five stars.
Quote from the book: “I’m ready to die now,” Emerald muttered, more to herself than anyone else. She wanted it all to be over. She didn’t want to think about it anymore. Those thoughts only caused her more pain, pain she couldn’t afford to feel right now.
Book Info-
Title: The Sacrificed
Author: Jordan Link
Genre: YA- Fantasy Romance
Length: 180 pgs
Release Date: May 6, 2013
Imprint: Blush
ISBN: 9781301216802
Blurb-
Emerald Hayden lives in the City of Centsia, a half-winged among the other walkers. She has no family, friends, or food: only a grim future filled with tiresome labor in the upper level’s factories. But everything changes when she meets Dusk, a winged from the place that she previously scorned. He opens her eyes to a new possibility: the possibility of the unity of winged and walkers, of freedom, and of love. Together, they decide to challenge the upper level’s supreme, winged council. But when a friend betrays them, they must choose whether to sacrifice their beliefs and save their own lives, or to remain along the thin line that divides the city in two. Success could mean liberty; failure, death
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Jordan joins us today for an interview, lets find out more about this amazing author.
Did you always wanted to be a writer? If not what did you want to be?
I’m assuming that when I was very young, I wanted to be a princess, like most other girls of a similar age. After that, though, I developed a fascination with books and their creators. I aspired to be an author, and the rest is history.
When did you first consider yourself a “writer”?
The first time I truly considered this was when I began writing my first manuscript in the 8th grade. It was titled “Dream Travel”.
How long did it take to get your first book published?
I was contracted during the month of September last year. So, the whole process took about 8 months, from receiving the cover to completing long rounds of editing.
Do you do another job except for writing and can you tell us more about it?
No: I’m looking for a summer job in retail, but as of now writing is my only occupation.
What is the name of your latest book, and if you had to summarize it in less than 20 words what would you say?
My latest, and first, published novel is The Sacrificed. Flash summary: Emerald Hayden must upset the balance between winged and walkers to find true love and freedom.
Who is your publisher? Or do you self-publish?
My publisher is Entranced Publishing, an e-book publisher that has several imprints.
How long does it usually take you to write a book, from the original idea to finishing writing it?
The Sacrificed took two to three months to complete, from start to finish. Normally, I can write a book in this amount of time.
What can we expect from you in the future? ie More books of the same genre? Books of a different genre?
You can expect fantasy of a different nature. My most recent manuscript is packed with magic, characters, and more YA action.
What genre would you place your books into?
I would place my books into YA Fantasy.
What made you decide to write that genre of book?
I grew up reading young adult, and I fell in love with many of the fantastic worlds that I absorbed. After reading about epic battles with love triangles at sword-point, I grew disinterested with cliché realistic fiction tales.
Do you have a favorite character from your books? And why are they your favorite?
In The Sacrificed, my favorite character is Emerald Hayden, a 16-year-old half winged. She’s straight-forward, intelligent, and knows exactly what she wants. She doesn’t wait for others to change her situation. She is, in many ways, the orchestrator of her own fate.
How long have you been writing?, and who or what inspired you to write?
Surprisingly, I’ve been reading much longer than I’ve been writing: for three years. The benefits of reading are now obvious to me: maturity, writing ability, and broad imagination are among the many pros. My mother was the gatekeeper to my writing talent. Whenever I asked for the next book in a series, or help with a contest entry, she would be there by my side.
Do you have a certain routine you have for writing? ie You listen to music, sit in a certain chair?
I read about authors having certain routines, so I created one. Whenever I finish a novel, I do a little dance. I normally lay on my bed while in the process, but any music or surrounding noise tends to distract me.
Do you read all the reviews of your book/books?
So far, there haven’t been many reviews of The Sacrificed. Many people seem to be interested, but their interest hasn’t yet propelled them to click the ‘Purchase’ button. I’m hoping the increased publicity will help with that.
Do you choose a title first, or write the book then choose the title?
I map out the main plot points, and then chose the title of the novel. That way, I can sneak the title in at the very last sentence, or throughout the progression of the story.
How do you come up with characters names and place names in your books?
For the names of characters, I either peruse through a medieval/fantasy baby name website, invent my own on a whim, or draw inspiration from my real-life friends. For place names, I wing it. Excuse the plot-related pun.
Are character names and place names decided after their creation? Or do you pick a character/place name and then invent them?
A key part of a character is their name. A name can hold meaning and hint traits about a character that will soon be revealed. I reveal the characters to the reader after I reveal their names.
Do you decide on character traits (ie shy, quiet, tomboy girl) before writing the whole book or as you go along?
In The Sacrificed, characters change when faced with certain situations. In the end, it is up to the reader to decide how they perceived the characters, and what traits they deem were prevalent by the actions of the characters.
Are there any hidden messages or morals contained in your books? (Morals as in like Aesops Fables type of "The moral of this story is..")
There are a few obvious ones: stay true to yourself, be confident, stand against corruption, take reasonable risks, and make wise decisions.
Which format of book do you prefer, eBook, hardback, or paperback?
To be honest, I prefer the comfort and security offered by a paperback. I remember diving under the covers as a younger girl, book and book-light clasped in warm hands. But I do not, in any way, object to eBooks. They are amazingly convenient for when I am on-the-go.
Music is one area that I am completely open to. To this day, I can’t name a favorite singer or group. Music is always changing, evolving. So are my tastes.
I am currently contracted with Entranced Publishing for my novel, The Sacrificed, which was released as an E-book on May 6th, 2013. I was also the first place winner of the Jack L. Chalker Young Writers' Contest in 2012 for my short story "The Bubble". I was accepted into the Oh, the Stories They Tell! anthology for my short story "Demon Slayer." The anthology will soon be released on Amazon
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Hi Guys, today we have Jacob Templet, one of the love interests for main character, Emily Boudreaux in Going Home, the first book in The Geen Bayou Series. Let’s dig for secrets and find out more about him.
Bio:
Templet is Emily’s hot new work partner and he is the anti-Pete. Jacob is relaxed, laid back, and protective in his own way. He’s loyal and fair, almost to a fault. He has dark brown hair that’s a little longer and beautiful deep brown eyes, one look from which can make even the most hardened heart soften.
1. Describe yourself what is your worst and best quality?
My best quality would be my laid back and carefree attitude. My worst quality would be that I often feel very protective of those I care about. Sometimes I might overstep boundaries, but my intentions are good.
2. What is the one thing you wish other people knew about you?
That when I see something I want, I usually get it. I just go about it a little differently than others. I’m not aggressive, but that doesn’t mean I’m a pushover.
3. What is your biggest secret something no one knows about?
How deep my feelings for Emily truly are. I hide it pretty well.
4. What are you most afraid of?
Making a mistake that will cost a patient his or her life. I know I can’t save them all, but if I did something that harmed someone, even if it was an accident, I’d never forgive myself.
5. What do you want more than anything?
To become a husband and father. I want to be someone’s everything, and when it happens, I’ll make sure she knows exactly how much she means to me each and every day.
6. What is your relationship status?
Single at the moment, but my fingers are crossed.
7. How would you describe your sense of fashion?
Very casual. If I’m not wearing my paramedic uniform, I’m usually in jeans and a t-shirt or a simple button down shirt.
8. How much of a rebel are you?
I’m not really a rebel at all unless I’m cornered. I’m usually the laid back, take it easy kind of guy.
9. What do you considered to be your greatest achievement?
Saving the life of my partner one Halloween. That call could’ve had an even more tragic ending had I not intervened.
10. What is your idea of happiness?
Spending time with the person you love.
11. What is your current state of mind?
Nice and relaxed.
12. What is your most treasured possession?
A chain that my parents gave me. I never take it off.
13. What is your most marked characteristic?
I don’t know how true it is, but some women have told me that my eyes are pretty special. I’ve been told that they’re sexy.
14. What is it that you, most dislike?
Overbearing, domineering people. I don’t have much tolerance for arrogance.
15. Which living person do you most despise?
Brad Dautrieve. He hurt Emily and if you hurt someone I care about, I feel sorry for you. I don’t forget.
16. What is your greatest regret?
Not telling Emily how I felt about her sooner.
17. What is the quality you most like in a man?
I think a man should be loyal, honest, and protective without being overbearing.
18. What is the quality you most like in a woman?
Kindness and a good sense of humor.
19. Who is your favorite hero in fiction?
Superman. I can totally relate.
20. Which living person do you most admire?
My father. He helped to make me the man I am today.
21. If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be?
I might be a little more assertive when it’s needed. I wouldn’t bully; I’d just be more vocal about what I want.
22. What is your motto?
Do no harm--unless you’re backed into a corner and your life depends on it. Then it’s on!
More about Jacob’s world….
Book Info-
Title-Going Home
Series-Green Bayou Book #1
By-Rhonda R. Dennis
Publication Date-August 3, 2011
Blurb-
Paramedic Emily Boudreaux believes New Orleans is the perfect place for a young trauma junkie to see some action. Things start out fine enough, but years pass, and the job brings nothing but strife. Emily decides to make a fresh start by returning to her roots. She moves to the small town of Green Bayou, Louisiana. Thinking she will find peace and tranquility, Emily quickly learns that her imagination steered her wrong. Small town life offers far more tumult than she remembered! Mystery, excitement, deceit, and passion run rampant along the murky waters of Bayou Assumption. She struggles with the decision of which man to love: her amazing, new Paramedic partner, Jacob Templet or her handsome, former high school sweetheart, Deputy Pete Bergeron. Her ultimate struggle won't involve the decision of which man to be with. It is a quest for her personal survival! Praying to get out of a disastrous situation alive, Emily hopes that going home won't be the wrong decision.
Goodreads- http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12353961-going-home
Amazon Kindle- http://www.amazon.com/Going-Home-Volume-Novels-ebook/dp/B0050I4LMU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1367565266&sr=8-3&keywords=Going+Home
Rhonda Dennis is proud to be born and raised in South Louisiana. Her enthusiasm for the uniqueness of Louisiana’s culture is evident in her writing. Even though she loved writing, she put it on hold to work in the medical field.
After starting a family, she went back to college where her passion was reignited and Rhonda wrote her first novel, Going Home, Book One of the Green Bayou Novel Series. Rhonda lives in a small town in South Louisiana with her husband, Doyle, and her son, Sean. She appreciates the outdoors, spending time with her family and friends, and loves cooking.
cooking.
Links-
Goodreads- http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5125930.Rhonda_R_Dennis
Website- http://www.rhondadennis.net/
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/thegreenbayounovels?sid=0.6091470886021852
Twitter- https://twitter.com/greenbayoubooks
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