tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62551985794790080852024-03-18T21:01:33.955-05:00Write. Read. Live.Cherie Colyer,
author of fantasy and paranormal romanceCherie Colyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comBlogger723125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-26117707966278166372024-02-27T06:00:00.016-06:002024-02-27T06:00:00.146-06:00Peek between the pages of Damned When I Didn't<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZtWJa_M1C3NLYD0cT_BGToHWh3ODxjuETUeWIX9FW2Dd59F17sdRnz3TRnK9GLzlOTOGwRRd7MFbbDCq_iWTwVvCfZh4HeZ9Djyfee5-i3cr-TaHSqSL1rpnX7O2LvhufzIdtaWJm2xNkvuLatxbzZDo8qhEF29yBDov105p4cyYf2jGvk6OCmmFVMlE/s1500/DWID%20Header.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="1500" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZtWJa_M1C3NLYD0cT_BGToHWh3ODxjuETUeWIX9FW2Dd59F17sdRnz3TRnK9GLzlOTOGwRRd7MFbbDCq_iWTwVvCfZh4HeZ9Djyfee5-i3cr-TaHSqSL1rpnX7O2LvhufzIdtaWJm2xNkvuLatxbzZDo8qhEF29yBDov105p4cyYf2jGvk6OCmmFVMlE/w431-h144/DWID%20Header.jpg" width="431" /></a></div><div><div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Imagine waking up one day and finding out you’re a succubus. A female demon who feeds on human intimacy. And you’re a virgin. That’s the nightmare that Avery Williams faces in my YA paranormal romance, Damned When I Didn’t, a unique coming of age story about family, friendship, and living with the consequences of one’s choices.<br /><br /></span><div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><b>Peek between the pages</b>...<br /><br /> It wasn’t the things I remembered that scared the crap out of me. It was the things I didn’t.<br /><br /> Take that night, for instance. I knew I’d been at the same party as my fifteen-year-old sister. She’d been laughing at something her friend had said. Caleb Higgins, the guy I’d been crushing on senior year, had come over to talk to me. I remembered feeling panicked at some point during the party and hearing my friends’ heart-stopping screams. But my strongest memory—the one that haunts me even now as I run my hand over the smooth skin on my stomach—was of the sharp pain that had pierced my body just below my rib cage. I’d thought I’d died. Thought I’d glimpsed the Bright Light. But soon after, I wasn’t sure of anything. Like how I’d ended up at the hospital. There was no mistaking that’s where I was. I recognized the curved wooden reception desk in the waiting room from the time my sister had broken her arm.<br /><br /> I stood near the closed double doors leading into the emergency room, wearing dirty jeans, baby-blue flip-flops, and a too-thin, pale-rose tank top, freezing my butt off. Why were hospitals always so cold? Seriously, there were sick people there. A little heat might have done them wonders.<br /><br /> A disbelieving giggle bubbled up my throat. The temperature in the waiting room was the least of my worries. <br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2ImvzED "><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Read more</span></b></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I’m delighted with the feedback I’ve received.</span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Winner Best Paranormal Romance 2021</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><i><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>"Damned When I Didn’t is such a fun paranormal romance, I loved every minute of it. ... If you’re looking for a paranormal romance with a fresh take and snarky dialogue, pick up Damned When I Didn’t. Highly recommend!"</i> - N.N. Light Book Heaven</span></div></i><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><i><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>"This novel serves up a unique story that brings many different characters together in a breathtaking read."</i> - InD'Tale Magazine</span></div></i><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><div style="text-align: center;"><i>"Damned If I Didn't is the perfect mix of romance, drama, and friendship. You won't be disappointed!"</i> - Goodreads Reviewer</div></i><br /><br />Damned When I Didn’t is a YA novel that will make you laugh, cry, and swoon. It’s a story of love, friendship, and self-discovery that will keep you on the edge or your seat. If you’re looking for a fresh and fun paranormal romance, you won’t regret giving it a try. You can find it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or your favorite online bookstore. And if you do read it, please let me know what your think. I’d love to hear from you!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://books2read.com/u/3GdydL" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1278" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSa2T4zmU6sBMM544ROgsmZKy5VOpFQVlCY7cQWvjqIL-7BQ8nSqeiJ1F54oF7EnrSqkKRkdvmRRkKxffimGU6LDCLcnvmQjyeVUo2xAXEspdE74MwCTtQsEo1-gj_nMjN6h0lwecS1bHrwjZsEIzoplOpKkJEk_M0IBnmGTSLrGXfhdlQdJmE8wMgFAU/w125-h200/DamnedWhenIDidnt_w14461_ib.jpg" width="125" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://books2read.com/u/3GdydL" target="_blank"><b>Grab a copy</b></a>!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div>Cherie Colyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-91229985765292475942024-01-24T06:00:00.000-06:002024-01-24T06:00:00.136-06:00Happy 2024! 🎉 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB4reFp7J1iak0qk-GI3H68XSwXEiIQu1KUjHhOvjYT-Nqg_r7ddf_klD-X70kxiNo7p6Jn5izFbxqU3QyArSoH1bJ5zzLA9hxumBxSs0wBmopVqFluIHHquWhhn8JkTwX2Cfqow8ViHiGPwGl6mMmgSsefA5PUAKkEwkp1DR2AAd_0GpPvitye_BoKVQ/s1500/New%20Year%20banner.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="1500" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB4reFp7J1iak0qk-GI3H68XSwXEiIQu1KUjHhOvjYT-Nqg_r7ddf_klD-X70kxiNo7p6Jn5izFbxqU3QyArSoH1bJ5zzLA9hxumBxSs0wBmopVqFluIHHquWhhn8JkTwX2Cfqow8ViHiGPwGl6mMmgSsefA5PUAKkEwkp1DR2AAd_0GpPvitye_BoKVQ/w400-h134/New%20Year%20banner.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><div><br /><br />We made it to 2024. 🥳 I hope the new year is off to a wonderful start!</div><div><div><div><br /></div><div>It's that time of year when we see so many people posting their accomplishments and exciting news. So, in case someone needs to hear this, it's okay if your big accomplishment is that you made it to 2024. 💕 <br /><br />I'm starting my year by picking a word to inspire me. Last year, I chose <i><b>Balance.</b></i> For me, this meant making more time for the things I love. I read 38 books, played around with new book ideas, survived the various changes at the day job, and spent more time outdoors. This year, I'm choosing <i><b>Joy.</b></i> My goal is to do many, many things that bring happiness to others and to me.</div><div><br /></div><div>How's the new year treating you? Did you pick a word of the year? Do you have any book recommendations?</div><div><br /></div><div>Stay warm and safe!</div></div></div></div><div><br /></div>Cherie Colyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-21892616397625517672023-12-12T06:00:00.072-06:002023-12-12T06:00:00.133-06:00Happy Holiday!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO1oZMD1yFUShW5hKTVDaEfWESlUa7zKEFxIeg1uLEte71sBzuyLYy2XENMi4_QDDlzelE2P3gwQj7lYW8GBJxRWSxbGCquby7IGyYG1eJrnC2niSvggS_YBrlubBlSiuY9ziyp4rO8C__BGoXBO8NzY11YGPe63y-Y9PQcSezVZiSFcu2yZHFRCEStD8/s1500/Winter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="1500" height="153" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO1oZMD1yFUShW5hKTVDaEfWESlUa7zKEFxIeg1uLEte71sBzuyLYy2XENMi4_QDDlzelE2P3gwQj7lYW8GBJxRWSxbGCquby7IGyYG1eJrnC2niSvggS_YBrlubBlSiuY9ziyp4rO8C__BGoXBO8NzY11YGPe63y-Y9PQcSezVZiSFcu2yZHFRCEStD8/w457-h153/Winter.jpg" width="457" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Hello, dear readers!<br /><br />It’s that magical time of year. Whatever holiday you observe, I hope it’s filled with wonder, sparks of fun, cheer, and love. Maybe even a scrumptious Wishing Spritz cookie that will make your dreams come true, like the cookies in Merry Little Wishing Spritz. 😉<br /><br />Happy holidays to you and yours! 🎄🎁🎉<br />Cherie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjENVew3ztTNNMYaH7uSiTYEJug8kZiYsX6Mff116fcbfY50WcIQQ5Y4jsU7ifddhzeueueKduRNZVKgsFZZk-KiemT5u-dIynT9SOGFDgzDgKZEI5MjAUU8QTEhlT4xz5JEbFzsr9nsQ6jJfa0Hmx88wn4_mj1fxGMIbyHdlgaFxQJgghAwDn4IhTkGYs/s640/holly-161840_640.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="640" height="54" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjENVew3ztTNNMYaH7uSiTYEJug8kZiYsX6Mff116fcbfY50WcIQQ5Y4jsU7ifddhzeueueKduRNZVKgsFZZk-KiemT5u-dIynT9SOGFDgzDgKZEI5MjAUU8QTEhlT4xz5JEbFzsr9nsQ6jJfa0Hmx88wn4_mj1fxGMIbyHdlgaFxQJgghAwDn4IhTkGYs/w108-h54/holly-161840_640.png" width="108" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglwlzWNJdQY9p4Kd-tJIDgSE4fZKaWaKHrq1pCRSPajvLmcb2NaPkrtpItvntceiL8d2N4SqlTQIwwGcf1gWwS74i8yDh7lh8F1JjrzvmYMkqWBUN8Xy0VfJKl7Lg6E0RFrxCUKlluSDDoTtVr4zktnN8UPfGWRql5Hi2hTSnNmXY_T9neJbtwd_tvhIc/s300/MLWS%201212a.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="300" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglwlzWNJdQY9p4Kd-tJIDgSE4fZKaWaKHrq1pCRSPajvLmcb2NaPkrtpItvntceiL8d2N4SqlTQIwwGcf1gWwS74i8yDh7lh8F1JjrzvmYMkqWBUN8Xy0VfJKl7Lg6E0RFrxCUKlluSDDoTtVr4zktnN8UPfGWRql5Hi2hTSnNmXY_T9neJbtwd_tvhIc/s1600/MLWS%201212a.png" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Curl up with my small town, enemies to lovers romance with a dash of magic. It’s about a modern-day witch who casts a well-intended spell meant to save her apartment and her job. But magic is unpredictable, especially when her friend casts a little charm of her own that has Cassie lusting after the man she desperately wants to despise. It’s a fun, festive, and flirty read that will make you laugh and swoon.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Grab your copy!</b></span></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09FWZYS9Z" style="color: purple;">Amazon</a> ~ <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/merry-little-wishing-spritz-cherie-colyer/1140147083" style="color: purple;">Barnes & Noble</a> ~ <a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/merry-little-wishing-spritz/id1585526848" style="color: purple;">Apple</a> ~ <a href="https://books2read.com/u/m0BJBV" style="color: purple;">Universal link</a><span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59022878-merry-little-wishing-spritz" style="color: purple;">Goodreads</a> ~ <a href="https://www.bookbub.com/books/merry-little-wishing-spritz-christmas-cookies-by-cherie-colyer" style="color: purple;">Bookbub</a></span></p></div><div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjENVew3ztTNNMYaH7uSiTYEJug8kZiYsX6Mff116fcbfY50WcIQQ5Y4jsU7ifddhzeueueKduRNZVKgsFZZk-KiemT5u-dIynT9SOGFDgzDgKZEI5MjAUU8QTEhlT4xz5JEbFzsr9nsQ6jJfa0Hmx88wn4_mj1fxGMIbyHdlgaFxQJgghAwDn4IhTkGYs/s640/holly-161840_640.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="640" height="55" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjENVew3ztTNNMYaH7uSiTYEJug8kZiYsX6Mff116fcbfY50WcIQQ5Y4jsU7ifddhzeueueKduRNZVKgsFZZk-KiemT5u-dIynT9SOGFDgzDgKZEI5MjAUU8QTEhlT4xz5JEbFzsr9nsQ6jJfa0Hmx88wn4_mj1fxGMIbyHdlgaFxQJgghAwDn4IhTkGYs/w110-h55/holly-161840_640.png" width="110" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Looking for something new? Check out one of the books on my radar!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://files.bookfunnel.com/images/covers/g5itvfu8c1/cover_sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="100" height="200" src="https://files.bookfunnel.com/images/covers/g5itvfu8c1/cover_sm.jpg" width="125" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://us7.mailchimp.com/mctx/clicks?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdl.bookfunnel.com%2Fvfd3nehe6r%3Ftid%3Dxwmvwu2bcm&xid=a97356c21e&uid=19164711&iid=4594e8bba3&pool=cts&v=2&c=1701645820&h=50d0ad86fcb81bd8bdb0af4bcf84afb8fa55165c4b8b601b880a493de02f8ca3">A Trinity of Witches</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm excited to learn the backstory to the Bearsden Witch Series, a PWF Urban Fantasy. In the 1960s, three young witches from different backgrounds come together to perform a fertility spell. What could go wrong?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://files.bookfunnel.com/images/covers/qyy1hwepxl/cover_sm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="103" height="200" src="https://files.bookfunnel.com/images/covers/qyy1hwepxl/cover_sm.jpg" width="129" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://us7.mailchimp.com/mctx/clicks?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbuy.bookfunnel.com%2Fim14a3abkz%3Ftid%3Djzybsr37z0&xid=a97356c21e&uid=19164711&iid=4594e8bba3&pool=cts&v=2&c=1701645820&h=572036c81c90a9cfa14976d48a840b58a4db0792813f2fe67a874b708359524b">Practical Potions</a> anthology promises a collection of fantasy stories from bubbling cauldron to something wicked this way comes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Do you have a book recommendation for me? Drop it in the comments!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Stay safe!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Cherie Colyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-88449709581553383002023-12-05T06:00:00.038-06:002023-12-05T06:00:00.136-06:00Sweet Romance and Lovable Pups, Plus a Peek Between the Pages 💕🐶 <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://books.bookfunnel.com/sweetromancepups2023/68go79axz2" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="278" data-original-width="800" height="147" src="https://bookfunnelimages.com/images/covers/zugc8r3qa3/header.png" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Who doesn't love the cute pet that is there for us? All the books in this book fair have a lovable pup that is there for the protagonist, and I'm delighted to have my small town romance <i>Salted Caramel Bliss with a Wedding Kiss</i> included in this event. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">🐶 💕 <b><a href="https://books.bookfunnel.com/sweetromancepups2023/68go79axz2" target="_blank">Visit the event</a></b> 💕 🐶</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp14fCBqRGop7I-MIprmUmguKDHOURMEd5vRIEI9AOEwO4cfEVDm53PXflrj8GrEossXb5HV_gGDrSot3TWWFrv_6GoJBFmDeoEcdlCJewKN4zNYz3eK5NrLezSZObl-M1cHaYSL8FcB1iYf0fZ7rS_krTXkQhg7LvhYWia8ZnGqpZfNKy70gXBm8ZY7E/s1600/Salted%20Caramel%20Bliss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp14fCBqRGop7I-MIprmUmguKDHOURMEd5vRIEI9AOEwO4cfEVDm53PXflrj8GrEossXb5HV_gGDrSot3TWWFrv_6GoJBFmDeoEcdlCJewKN4zNYz3eK5NrLezSZObl-M1cHaYSL8FcB1iYf0fZ7rS_krTXkQhg7LvhYWia8ZnGqpZfNKy70gXBm8ZY7E/s320/Salted%20Caramel%20Bliss.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Peek between the pages of <i>Salted Caramel Bliss with a Wedding Kiss</i></b></div><br />Jinx happily jumped to the ground. She paused, head tilted and ears perked. Off in the distance, a voice sang a lovely melody, like secrets on the wind. It was the song from my premonitions. <br /><br />The spark circled me, bringing my attention back to the spell. It zigged left around my car and then zagged over the boardwalk. Jinx frolicked along behind it. <br /><br />“Jinx, wait!” I grabbed my purse, locked the doors, and jogged to catch up. A warm breeze lifted my hair, bringing with it the delicious aroma of barbecue and charbroiled meats. My stomach growled, but there was no time to check out the restaurants. Not with my puppy prancing through the pale sand. <br /><br />“Jinx!” I hopped off the wood walkway and onto the sand. Ahead of me, Jinx scampered between a couple relaxing on a sherbet-colored blanket and then through a little girl’s sandcastle. <br /><br />“Sorry.” I skirted the couple. “Sorry,” I said to the girl. With a flick of a finger, I repaired some of the damage to her castle. The loose sand under my sandal- clad feet made it difficult to run. “Jinx, slow down!” <br /><br />Jinx and the spark stopped at the end of a long pier lined with boats of varying sizes. We were alone. I clutched a stitch in my side. The spark bobbed a couple of times above the clear blue water before plopping soundlessly beneath the surface. Jinx barked. <br /><br />“No, Jinx. We’re not going to jump.” I hoped the spark somehow heard me and reappeared. It couldn’t possibly think I was going to follow it into the ocean. <br /><br />I glanced around, hoping to spot the gray-haired man or the boy from my vision. The hauntingly beautiful song blended with the waves splashing against the pier. I breathed in, enjoying the sounds of nature and savoring the crisp scent of the sea. Both were inviting. Maybe that was why they called this place Siren’s Cove. It beckoned people to stay.<br /> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy reading, everyone!!</div><br />Cherie Colyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-71770477060553734732023-11-15T06:00:00.015-06:002023-11-19T17:33:42.196-06:00Books, books, and more books 📚<br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4LpNER-HClHV4Pr6-hUauPGbx___tTBQC2zZy5l_2yV4nLmJIPnQjEQgQenS3qToOrh-9ikfl1FTutnp22XqgbQli9Aq1BVpoeEAgAks-i_1lHS-rEpXnau5FR1e1b1bKewqUaX_Nz0Jcmn85E8A2XCMsrSjwuzEuly7jSXNiZyYBBAZ2Bw_XEARe3vA/s1600/Salted%201007b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4LpNER-HClHV4Pr6-hUauPGbx___tTBQC2zZy5l_2yV4nLmJIPnQjEQgQenS3qToOrh-9ikfl1FTutnp22XqgbQli9Aq1BVpoeEAgAks-i_1lHS-rEpXnau5FR1e1b1bKewqUaX_Nz0Jcmn85E8A2XCMsrSjwuzEuly7jSXNiZyYBBAZ2Bw_XEARe3vA/w400-h225/Salted%201007b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /><br />Hi!</span><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br />I’m thrilled to share with you a wonderful review of <i><a href="https://books2read.com/u/38en9w " target="_blank">Salted Caramel Bliss with a Wedding Kiss</a></i>, a cozy, small town, witchy romance that will warm your heart. The reviewer said:</span><blockquote style="background-color: white; color: #202020;"><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: times;">‘Loved this charming, second chance, witch romance. I was addicted from the beginning, the author will have you enchanted with the storyline! Peyton and Roman has bumps and rough patches to overcome… but added with Jinx and Travis and enduring small town charm and friends to help out its a journey with mystery and intrigue!!<span style="border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-style: initial; height: auto; outline-color: initial; outline-width: initial; width: 1.2em;"><img alt="😉" aria-label="😉" class="an1" data-emoji="😉" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f609/72.png" style="border: 0px; height: auto; outline: none; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /></span> Grab a cozy drink and a comfortable seat and spent an afternoon reading a delightful book!’ - Rhonda</span></p></blockquote><span style="font-family: times;">These kind words brought a smile to my face. <br /></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">🍂🍁 Book News 🍁🍂</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">💫 Free for a limited time 💫</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Isaac-Prince-Fae-Cherie-Colyer-ebook/dp/B0CHHLJ139"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCDfCepuEQeR4aJhHglSI1C_xJrHw4wXDpj8iw3e4XtprdKoU5bBShq2t-ur3ycNXdIt8YOkLcej6SrULq6FsZQuhCsaDXXNTcXZMV9PDtoESQaEgHZR8TCQbwmT7vosBR_GaL0QNhJbaoNhaxK0nhrVQkhSpW8kbDIb7QgUc7FSBTg27jOqvFMq_KpGQ/w133-h200/IssacandthePrinceofFae_CherieColyer_750.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Isaac and the Prince of Fae</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">YA Paranormal</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Isaac will burn down the faerie realm to protect his family and friends from the dangerous faerie threatening them. 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Shander's</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020;"> </span></span>promises to be a fun, lighthearted holiday romance, and the cover is so cute! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://buy.bookfunnel.com/anms9oygux?tid=4ze3dqg7op" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="534" height="191" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1696446312i/199281654.jpg" width="128" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://buy.bookfunnel.com/anms9oygux?tid=4ze3dqg7op">Witch Under Pressure by Karen McSpade</a> promises humor, hints of romance, family drama, and magical spells gone hilariously wrong.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Do you leave reviews? Have you read either of these books? Do you have a book recommendation for me? Drop me a note in the comments. 🙂</span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div></div></div>Cherie Colyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-5766741579605817532023-10-24T05:00:00.000-05:002023-10-24T05:00:00.131-05:00The Spooky Season is Almost Here. Cue the music!<div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZeEAwCVGyMuLIno2TpnA5gvMZVkPA0cxaPYPjTu6MkTiv6dibeiXyfURL0M3_ILTvFucH2AZPGIvWjWOfPFRxbyCeNPM78z5g4MuUMsg2Bn32Reqj-e34pK16oP0ilIZRnFh61bd0meL9uHhh-FxCm7VgOzCXEZtN2k-Iu43YPaZhDL1oafYM0K-ZpdI/s1600/Atticus%200830.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZeEAwCVGyMuLIno2TpnA5gvMZVkPA0cxaPYPjTu6MkTiv6dibeiXyfURL0M3_ILTvFucH2AZPGIvWjWOfPFRxbyCeNPM78z5g4MuUMsg2Bn32Reqj-e34pK16oP0ilIZRnFh61bd0meL9uHhh-FxCm7VgOzCXEZtN2k-Iu43YPaZhDL1oafYM0K-ZpdI/w400-h225/Atticus%200830.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Hi! I'm so glad you stopped by! With the spooky season fast approaching, I thought it would be fun to share the soundtrack for <i>Atticus Everheart, Fifth Grade Tutor and Monster Hunter?</i>! This is a collection of songs that popped into my head when I was writing this humous middle-grade novel<i>. </i>These songs also make a great playlist to listen to while reading the book. Enjoy!! </div><div><div><br /></div><div> 1) Monster Mash </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bRLML36HnzU" width="320" youtube-src-id="bRLML36HnzU"></iframe></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div>2) Werewolves of London by Warren Zevon. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qae25976UgA" width="320" youtube-src-id="qae25976UgA"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>3) The Skeleton Dance</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-1dSY6ZuXEY" width="320" youtube-src-id="-1dSY6ZuXEY"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div>4) Superstition by Stevie Wonder </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0CFuCYNx-1g" width="320" youtube-src-id="0CFuCYNx-1g"></iframe></div> </div><div>5) Funeral March of the Marionette by Charles Gounod </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NVcVBCMuGgo" width="320" youtube-src-id="NVcVBCMuGgo"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div>6) Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zUQiUFZ5RDw" width="320" youtube-src-id="zUQiUFZ5RDw"></iframe></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>7) The Monsters Hop </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q1QyCEwbfZ8" width="320" youtube-src-id="Q1QyCEwbfZ8"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>8) Theme from ‘the Munsters’</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FTl5bRYxe80" width="320" youtube-src-id="FTl5bRYxe80"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>8) Season of the Witch by Donovan</div></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DbfOq4l1jIk" width="320" youtube-src-id="DbfOq4l1jIk"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b>🦇 About the book 🦇</b></span></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm7TKXxVGp1HmMqMp6h6M8D9pOUGtHh3qtFt-OjpATmKuU2epM5U5LebeLPARQWqDqcEEU10nhwASf3_ZGN6-L4VQ79_IwIlyDMmBe6olj4Cdm6lVCCh0JR3BYwHrb1j93yzUuRVIy3N-Dh1G2NY4foJergZIoDgG-jOUs5G1rJ0zAZL2Km9rRBFOQ-SQ/s2244/AtticusEverheartFifthGradeTutorandMonsterHunter_w16696_ib.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2244" data-original-width="1400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm7TKXxVGp1HmMqMp6h6M8D9pOUGtHh3qtFt-OjpATmKuU2epM5U5LebeLPARQWqDqcEEU10nhwASf3_ZGN6-L4VQ79_IwIlyDMmBe6olj4Cdm6lVCCh0JR3BYwHrb1j93yzUuRVIy3N-Dh1G2NY4foJergZIoDgG-jOUs5G1rJ0zAZL2Km9rRBFOQ-SQ/s320/AtticusEverheartFifthGradeTutorandMonsterHunter_w16696_ib.jpg" width="200" /></span></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Title:<b> Atticus Everheart, Fifth Grade Tutor and Monster Hunter?</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Author: C.L. Colyer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cover artist: Diana Carlile<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Publisher: The Wild Rose Press<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Genres: Middle grade, fantasy</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sometimes it takes an ordinary ten-year-old to save the day.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;"><o:p><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u>Book Blurb</u></b>:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Nothing frightens Atticus Everheart more than monsters, thanks to his older brothers, who often threaten to feed him to the beastly creatures.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background: white; color: #222222;">Fearing that’s what they will do if he doesn’t replace the book he accidentally ruined, he takes a job tutoring a boy in his neighborhood.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; color: #222222;"><o:p><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Although nervous about the job, Atticus soon discovers there’s a lot more in store for him than teaching. Never in a trillion years would he have imagined he’d be hiding from monsters, working with ghosts, or searching for werewolves and witches. He’s not brave, and he has no plans to change.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background: white; color: #222222;">Until he’s forced to.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background: white; color: #222222;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>🦇 What readers have to say 🦇</b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">5+-stars “</span><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you love qu</span>irky fantasy adventures, you’ll want to read this book</i>.” – N.N. Light Book Heaven</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">5-stars. “<i>Atticus Everheart, Fifth Grade Tutor, and Monster Hunter? was a spooky and delightful read</i>.” – Long and Short Reviews. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">5-stars. <i>“The atmosphere of this book is wonderful. I really loved discovering the world created by C.L.Colyer.” </i>– A Blue Box Full of Books Goodreads<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Read Atticus Everheart’s story today!</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Atticus-Everheart-Fifth-Monster-Hunter/dp/1509246118/" style="color: purple;">Amazon</a> ~ <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/atticus-everheart-fifth-grade-tutor-and-monster-hunter-c-l-colyer/1142093808" style="color: purple;">Barnes & Noble</a> ~ <a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/atticus-everheart-fifth-grade-tutor-and-monster-hunter/id6443330146" style="color: purple;">Apple</a> ~ <a href="https://books2read.com/u/bzVLPE" style="color: purple;">Other Retailers</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="background: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62309386-atticus-everheart-fifth-grade-tutor-and-monster-hunter" style="color: purple;">Goodreads</a> ~ <a href="https://www.bookbub.com/books/atticus-everheart-fifth-grade-tutor-and-monster-hunter-by-c-l-colyer" style="color: purple;">Bookbub</a></span><span style="color: black;"></span><br /></span></span></p></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I'd love to hear from you. Do you like this time of year? What's your favorite spooky song, movie, or book?</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">Thanks for stopping by!</div>Cherie Colyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-57559583019352520412023-10-17T05:00:00.041-05:002023-10-22T14:58:41.887-05:00Happy Spooky Season!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhORa_WQccVGw9CrVq3D3USJyn3iAtyecAQRr0M4Aqn4OsJyBzaggjMp9HiVxtrT5NsWcwjFolOe57goWU_FOATufhhxzQCci1AhnZE7fK4hXBouo2vNFte6wiZmTvfwgaWsirEoEzxvU97dzXkOisdrSK0PrGejsrSCVkw_NEMwNAplFLF7ZJKwduJFd4/s1500/October%20Header%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="1500" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhORa_WQccVGw9CrVq3D3USJyn3iAtyecAQRr0M4Aqn4OsJyBzaggjMp9HiVxtrT5NsWcwjFolOe57goWU_FOATufhhxzQCci1AhnZE7fK4hXBouo2vNFte6wiZmTvfwgaWsirEoEzxvU97dzXkOisdrSK0PrGejsrSCVkw_NEMwNAplFLF7ZJKwduJFd4/w448-h150/October%20Header%202.jpg" width="448" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Hello, dear readers!<br /><br />Fall is here, and that means it’s time for some spooky and magical reads. I love this season of ghosts and witches, demons and monsters. That’s why I’ve been busy decorating my house with pumpkins and cobwebs, munching on delicious taffy apples, and curling up with some cozy fantasies.<br /><br />One of the books I recently enjoyed was The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, a lighthearted and cozy fantasy about a lonely witch who would love to find someone she can trust with her secret. The book, by Sangu Mandanna, is a sweet read with a fun and witty twist. If you enjoy books about witches, check it out!<br /><br />If you’re looking for a book with witches or demons, I hope you’ll check out some of mine:<div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://cheriecolyer.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1d2059de68b845fe4c4eecd7a&id=1e2772556e&e=28290aa926">Isaac and the Prince of Fae</a>, Free on KU: A paranormal adventure about a battle between witch and fae in which there can be only one winner.</li><li><a href="https://cheriecolyer.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1d2059de68b845fe4c4eecd7a&id=3f63742ab8&e=28290aa926">Salted Caramel Bliss with a Wedding Kiss</a>: An enchanting, second-change romance about a witch who gets more than she bargained for when she follows a vision to a small town in Maine. </li><li><a href="https://cheriecolyer.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1d2059de68b845fe4c4eecd7a&id=f0fe365cd3&e=28290aa926">Damned When I Didn't:</a> A YA paranormal romance about an 18-year-old virgin who finds herself Hell's newest succubus. (Read an excerpt below.)</li><li><a href="https://cheriecolyer.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1d2059de68b845fe4c4eecd7a&id=ba581e0762&e=28290aa926">Challenging Destiny</a>: A YA paranormal romance/thriller about a brother and sister Chosen to be pawns in a battle between Heaven and Hell. (Also available on Audible.)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁</div></li></ul><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://books.bookfunnel.com/darkflightsoffantasy2023/h4gptmucjz" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="267" data-original-width="800" height="123" src="https://bookfunnelimages.com/images/covers/hq97bboqwu/header.jpg" width="369" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">If you're looking to discover new authors and new books, check out this <a href="https://books.bookfunnel.com/darkflightsoffantasy2023/h4gptmucjz" target="_blank"><b>Kindle Unlimited </b>Book Fair</a>!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;">🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁</div><br /><br />Have you read any of the books above? Do you have any book recommendations for me? I would love to hear from you. Hit reply and share your thoughts.<br /><br />Happy reading! Cherie</div>Cherie Colyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-34089049517326775512023-09-21T04:00:00.000-05:002023-09-21T04:00:00.137-05:00💋 Sweet Romance Book Fair 💋<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://bookfunnelimages.com/images/covers/qqji87l9ea/header.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="303" data-original-width="800" height="152" src="https://bookfunnelimages.com/images/covers/qqji87l9ea/header.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Books, books, and more books for the romance lover! These sweet romances are perfect cozy reads. </b></p><div style="text-align: center;">💕 <a href="https://books.bookfunnel.com/sweetreadscat/fokebv044w" target="_blank">Click here to find your next romance</a> 💕</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Two of my titles are featured!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><b style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif;"></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrG4uj6iHq-rGtC8Q0ixeESrHUfvURe46HXdwSf3A7jibKwVWzG0Raydk8S_c811nOTUWZH_E49QO0nQZ3T6_Baxj41EG0rvd701gaKJqbo2W_IKTzextkT6eNSC9u7cqrH-5Id2TLjo3mP_M3fyvK6tPvTcEnlrCaWkv_wZmeFFoVlS7ghUvXN4DG9-g/s750/SaltedCaramelBlisswithaWeddingKiss_w16746_750.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrG4uj6iHq-rGtC8Q0ixeESrHUfvURe46HXdwSf3A7jibKwVWzG0Raydk8S_c811nOTUWZH_E49QO0nQZ3T6_Baxj41EG0rvd701gaKJqbo2W_IKTzextkT6eNSC9u7cqrH-5Id2TLjo3mP_M3fyvK6tPvTcEnlrCaWkv_wZmeFFoVlS7ghUvXN4DG9-g/w133-h200/SaltedCaramelBlisswithaWeddingKiss_w16746_750.jpg" width="133" /></a></b></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: center;"><b>SALTED CARAMEL BLISS WITH A WEDDING KISS</b></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: center;">A kiss to remember... if only she could.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUK7b8XU0bjeHjCvoSMinDOegC8tsDSc607uJHlJnGFhZew1tu1__IJcHEqcEyP2lAkV_bqHtvjP6cc555WntvRSnEuYYm3L3JWYNYIBKCA27Ba5rSfC4zhOib1uFgOX9glC96q985y8_jyKpcoK-YdTfQJiqFtYw0ac7URbFPumjpSx9CU-vmC9_gwHM/s750/MerryLittleWishingSpritz_w15863_750.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUK7b8XU0bjeHjCvoSMinDOegC8tsDSc607uJHlJnGFhZew1tu1__IJcHEqcEyP2lAkV_bqHtvjP6cc555WntvRSnEuYYm3L3JWYNYIBKCA27Ba5rSfC4zhOib1uFgOX9glC96q985y8_jyKpcoK-YdTfQJiqFtYw0ac7URbFPumjpSx9CU-vmC9_gwHM/w133-h200/MerryLittleWishingSpritz_w15863_750.jpg" width="133" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>MERRY LITTLE WISHING SPRITZ</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">A well-intended spell has this witch lusty after the ma</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> <p></p></div><p></p>Cherie Colyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-47024187011118050402023-09-19T04:00:00.072-05:002023-09-19T04:00:00.152-05:00🧚♀️ Kindle Unlimited Fantasy Book Fair 🧚♀️ <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://books.bookfunnel.com/superbsummerfantasy2023/rl525057s0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJGGWd1mPrsnWyc_yg1dgGszWPdB4c-YgPuLaboQ95mszBDgDLo6Sjb1MhmDDwEm_HOz4vM49kRbrTnCi2oQE87Swb9t7LvgC-UVKU1ulJGtg7kyNIT_hnbgLJstMgvPfWJ-rUqfSO9Nmik3wCjEFob5zwvyh9jLg-KZBsmY7HZDhfyHiOvZOLdLRnQJ0/s320/BF%20KU%20Fantasy2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now's a great time to find your next fantasy on Kindle Unlimited. There's over sixty books to choose from, including my YA novella, ISAAC AND THE PRINCE OF FAE!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">💫 <a href="https://books.bookfunnel.com/superbsummerfantasy2023/rl525057s0" target="_blank">Check out the fair!</a> 💫</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hi! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div>Did you hear? ISAAC AND THE PRINCE OF FAE is now available on Kindle Unlimited. We head back to Gloucester, MA, and the paranormal world of magic and witchcraft to fight the Prince of Fae in this <i>Embrace </i>prequel. I hope you'll check it out!<br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_gWAzgcONxE_EFv7bZi6RY5q_5aetscx5RGdpbVFv2sRW4gzXTZtDldApRxYPyDgCKWFSl2p8Pt1tvLxZSVM97mPDWz27g5V-M4vthKlgK8xFwlH6f4i7cE9G-qeXzRzrZeFA3XTFX0p_UGclNcCy7jB3M_FlQxsrqkVkZperUp1_B7t4ih1vN9GFXJI/s750/IssacandthePrinceofFae_CherieColyer_750.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_gWAzgcONxE_EFv7bZi6RY5q_5aetscx5RGdpbVFv2sRW4gzXTZtDldApRxYPyDgCKWFSl2p8Pt1tvLxZSVM97mPDWz27g5V-M4vthKlgK8xFwlH6f4i7cE9G-qeXzRzrZeFA3XTFX0p_UGclNcCy7jB3M_FlQxsrqkVkZperUp1_B7t4ih1vN9GFXJI/s320/IssacandthePrinceofFae_CherieColyer_750.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><b>Title: Isaac and the Prince of Fae</b><div><b>Genre</b>: YA Fantasy, Adventure</div><div><b>Book length</b>: Novella<br /><div><br /></div><div><b>Tagline</b>: Fire meets ice in a battle between witch and fae. Only the strongest will survive.</div><div><br /><b>Blurb</b>:<br />Isaac knows the importance of fueling his magical powers with positive emotions. It’s been the simplest of rules to follow until now.<br /> <br />When Heather, a fellow witch, begs Isaac to help her reverse a spell that brought a vindictive faerie into the human realm, Isaac has no choice but to assist. He’s sure there’s a peaceful compromise to her prince of a problem. Only Heather hasn’t been entirely truthful about why this dangerous faerie refuses to leave. He’s even more powerful than Isaac. That is, if Isaac doesn’t tap into dark magic. When the faerie threatens to harm the people Isaac cares about, he abandons civility. He’ll burn down the faerie realm to protect his loved ones—if the faerie doesn’t kill him first.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Be the first to leave a review</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/150223546-isaac-and-the-prince-of-fae" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/150223546-isaac-and-the-prince-of-fae" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Isaac-Prince-Fae-Cherie-Colyer-ebook/dp/B0CHHLJ139" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I'd love to hear from you! What's the last fantasy book you read? Or, what's your favorite genre?</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm currently reading T<i>he Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches</i> by Sangu Mandanna. This fantasy has a T.J. Klune vibe with quirky characters that are easy to love. It's good so far!</div><div><br /><br /></div></div>Cherie Colyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-1021357450234426142023-09-12T05:00:00.035-05:002023-09-12T05:00:00.131-05:00What Lurks in the Dark on Wayward Lane?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaXBAHTW-ZZsybu-c22NvhHCUUQ-ZtOd1tnthtCd9jvX5fgdbJ4B4ElZfCBWWJQG5LfmPGQIJ2ZuegH8Np7GZAcyoxWAz9vKfn12Tyobxvgs6DfIcY0rpCzL5ArMdHJsgNc4NTeQa_x_kap1a0QrALTef-2cHhVt7N-zFZCkZl2MI-eS1M6vdgWyMz/s1600/F2tE%20what%20would.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaXBAHTW-ZZsybu-c22NvhHCUUQ-ZtOd1tnthtCd9jvX5fgdbJ4B4ElZfCBWWJQG5LfmPGQIJ2ZuegH8Np7GZAcyoxWAz9vKfn12Tyobxvgs6DfIcY0rpCzL5ArMdHJsgNc4NTeQa_x_kap1a0QrALTef-2cHhVt7N-zFZCkZl2MI-eS1M6vdgWyMz/w400-h225/F2tE%20what%20would.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />Hi!</span><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Today I have a bonus scene from my middle-grade action/adventure <i>Friends to the End </i>written from Morgan's POV. This scene shares with you what she found related to Grimace Grove Cemetery and Wayward Lane. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy reading!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">FRIENDS TO THE END</span></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in; text-align: center; text-size-adjust: auto;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">by C.L. Colyer</span></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in; text-align: center; text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Bonus scene from Morgan’s POV</b><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #202020; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /><span style="background: white;">Morgan grabbed a can of soda and headed to her dad’s study to use his laptop. If her brothers wouldn’t tell her more about the vanishing house, she’d search the internet. She sat in the big leather chair, pulled her auburn curls into a low ponytail, and typed ‘vanishing house + Wayward Lane’ into the browser. The top result led to a real estate company, but others caught her eye. She clicked on one of them. A post from a popular ghost-hunting TV show filled the screen. The opening hiss of the soda can pierced the silence in the study. Morgan took a sip before leaning forward to read the article.</span><br /><span style="background: white;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0.6in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"><i><span style="color: #202020; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">What Lurks in the Dark on Wayward Lane?</span></i><span style="color: #202020; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0.6in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"><span style="background: white; color: #202020; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0.6in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"><i><span style="color: #202020; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">About an hour outside of Chicago, tucked between the homes along Wayward Lane, is Grimace Grove Cemetery, one of Illinois’s most haunted graveyards. Visit one day and you may see white lights floating between the tombstones, while on another, hazy human-like figures standing by the fence. Listen closely and you may hear the whispers of people long dead. But the strange phenomenon doesn’t stop at the graveyard. Visitors to the area have reported other bizarre sightings, none of which can be explained by experts. Who and what might be the cause of these unexplained events? We took a closer look at the town's sordid past and recorded it below—you be the judge. </span></i><span style="color: #202020; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /> <br /><i>The gangsters who visited the town for rest and relaxation during prohibition were known to cause trouble—illegal trouble. Is the shadowy cigar-smoking man who has been spotted in the middle of the street one of the former gangsters? Witnesses describe him as a stout guy, wearing a suit and a bowler hat like the ones worn back in the 1920s. A woman even claims he called her the “bee’s knees” as his spectral form blinked in and out of view. Is he the ghost of Franky—on the lam—Hood? You tell me.</i><br /> <br /><i>Equally as disturbing as the ghost of a gangster are the reports of a phantom Model A roadster that barrels past oncoming traffic, leaving in its wake the roar of men’s laughter and machine gunfire. My money is on these men being more of the mobsters who used to frequent the neighborhood. <o:p></o:p></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0.6in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"><i><span style="color: #202020; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0.6in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"><i><span style="color: #202020; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Reports of a young woman dressed in fringe and pearls, dancing the Charleston in the middle of the road are common. Drivers who stopped to tell her to get off the road swear that she vanished into thin air when they rolled down their windows. Eyewitnesses later matched her image to photos of Mary Porter, a nineteen-year-old flapper who died in a car accident on that exact stretch of the road in April 1923. She had been on her way home from a popular speakeasy, where she worked as a flapper.</span></i><span style="color: #202020; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /> <br /><i>But perhaps the most intriguing of the legends surrounding Wayward Lane is that of the disappearing house. This ghost hunter hasn’t found proof that the house, which is often described as an old Victorian-styled home with a long front porch, ever existed on the physical plain. But locals insist this home, known for having housed a venerated Civil War hero, burned down in the 1870s and that it, along with his wife, refuse to let go.</i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0.6in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"><span style="color: #202020; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> <br /><i>The mystery surrounding the house and its occupants may never be solved. Are the locals correct in saying that this house is occupied by the ghost of its last resident? Did her unwavering belief that her husband would return from the war and her determination to be there when he did trap her and the house in a time loop? Romantic? Yes. True? I’ll let you be the judge.</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; color: #202020; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /><span style="background: white;">No wonder Morgan’s brothers refused to talk about the house and why her parents had forbidden her to search for it. Clearly, they believed the stories––maybe even thought she’d be kidnapped or swept away by the ghosts that lived there. A smile tugged at the corners of her mouth. Adults can be so gullible sometimes.</span><br /><span style="background: white;"> </span><br /><span style="background: white;">She clicked back to the search results. The next blog post had similar information about Wayward Lane and Grimace Grove Cemetery. A chill went through her. It also confirmed what her brothers had warned her happened to anyone inside of the house when it vanished: </span><br /><span style="background: white;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0.6in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"><i><span style="color: #202020; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Rumors of people disappearing along with the house date back to the Civil War, when a soldier was last spotted entering that home and was never seen again. Others are believed to have met the same grim fate when they went to investigate decades later. </span></i><span style="color: #202020; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; color: #202020; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /><span style="background: white;">Every article, post, and newsletter Morgan read had a slightly different version of the legend, but the result was always the same. Wayward Lane was haunted. Decade after decade, dozens of people had witnessed things they couldn’t explain. Morgan let out a low whistle. Ghosts existed, and she lived within biking distance of the second most haunted location in Illinois. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; color: #202020; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 32px; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; color: #202020; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">She couldn’t wait to tell Zach the exciting news.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">📚 📚 📚</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">2021 Best Middle-Grade Finalist – N.N. Light Book Awards<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">“A compelling, gripping nail-biting page-turner. You’ll be on the edge of your seat waiting...dreading?... what happens next. I know you won’t be able to put the book down (I couldn’t).” ~ Allan Woodrow, bestselling author of over 30 books for children<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;">“Friends to the End is a wonderful middle-grade paranormal mystery from start to finish </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">~ N.N. Light Book Heaven</span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoXyg6s6vf5N3H2pqkPr5oRcx_1AgpFO-lOMfabTj9QrrabWzEyEfFtfxPuCa5a-cHDL5HCNnkkCB6JTQCmCyiiVxSJdHbTM6CtFoloTYH52oi9jJNdxKqGnZA83IcTeJRyusjPyJkIQWD0GqV6gH0pSibATJBTw0K2r91CMgmYTRxkPn9G-MtadbV/s2048/FriendstotheEnd_w15498_med.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1278" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoXyg6s6vf5N3H2pqkPr5oRcx_1AgpFO-lOMfabTj9QrrabWzEyEfFtfxPuCa5a-cHDL5HCNnkkCB6JTQCmCyiiVxSJdHbTM6CtFoloTYH52oi9jJNdxKqGnZA83IcTeJRyusjPyJkIQWD0GqV6gH0pSibATJBTw0K2r91CMgmYTRxkPn9G-MtadbV/w125-h200/FriendstotheEnd_w15498_med.jpg" width="125" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in; text-align: center; text-size-adjust: auto;"><b>Read <i>FRIENDS TO THE END</i> today</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3z4wOgB" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/friends-to-the-end/id1580300588?mt=11&id=1580300588&ign-mpt=uo%3D4" target="_blank">Apple</a> | <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/friends-to-the-end-c-l-colyer/1139984896" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a> | <a href="https://books2read.com/u/mgE7qx" target="_blank">More Locations</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58809038-friends-to-the-end" target="_blank">Add to Goodreads</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span>The inspiration behind Grimace Grove Cemetery is loosely based on stories surrounding White Cemetery that I had heard as a teenager. </span></i><span><span>Friends to the End</span><i><span> is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are either the product of my imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales are entirely coincidental. </span><o:p style="font-size: 9pt;"></o:p></i></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in; text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></p></div>Cherie Colyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-37276845347866075072023-09-08T04:00:00.016-05:002023-09-08T04:00:00.140-05:00It's an Audiobook Book Fair!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://books.bookfunnel.com/sept2023fantasy/3jd863f8so" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="272" data-original-width="800" height="136" src="https://bookfunnelimages.com/images/covers/7ozofvbyzi/header.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />I'm excited to be participating in this book fair exclusively for fantasy audiobooks. With close to fifty audiobooks to choose from, fantasy lovers are bound to find something they'll enjoy!<p></p><p style="text-align: center;">🎧 <a href="https://books.bookfunnel.com/sept2023fantasy/3jd863f8so" target="_blank"><b>Visit the fair!</b></a> 🎧</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;">Be sure to look for my YA paranormal romance/thriller CHALLENGING DESTINY while your there!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><br /></span></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW9uE21E4ZoYyLD13rSNEfUPW8Aan9W-zwI1IqHZXQ8rb0XC9vx-He4A58dKVat7TaNm3txFTueBBsoncJiVEC4ksbwqHvNM0MzuKvN-NN1VFHPH57g55l-UTvfqZ08_NvTAwNc7Y1arrfpv7SD26HDDYB-sSDoiO6gFIMQ0oFUqt2yQqzSMMFgd39vVY/s500/Challenging%20Destiny%20AudioBk.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW9uE21E4ZoYyLD13rSNEfUPW8Aan9W-zwI1IqHZXQ8rb0XC9vx-He4A58dKVat7TaNm3txFTueBBsoncJiVEC4ksbwqHvNM0MzuKvN-NN1VFHPH57g55l-UTvfqZ08_NvTAwNc7Y1arrfpv7SD26HDDYB-sSDoiO6gFIMQ0oFUqt2yQqzSMMFgd39vVY/w200-h200/Challenging%20Destiny%20AudioBk.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div></div><div><b>Gerne</b>: YA Paranormal Romance/Thriller</div><b>Tagline</b>: Being Chosen is a terrible thing when there's no one you can trust.<br /><br /><b>Blurb</b>:<br />Logan Ragsdale and his younger sister, Ariana, have been marked, chosen to be unwilling participants in a war between angels and demons.<br /><br />Logan can sense something's not quite right. Like an unexpected chill on a summer's day, he can feel the unseen closing in. He's had these feelings before and, each time, someone close to him died. He's afraid this time it might just be Ariana.<br /><br />Logan's fears are soon confirmed when he discovers their new friends aren't human, but rather representatives from Heaven and Hell sent to Earth to ensure he and Ariana accept their roles in an ancient prophecy. Demons want Logan to open the gates of Hell. Ariana has the power to stop them, but if she chooses to side with Heaven to spare the lives of thousands of innocent people, she'll damn her brother for eternity.<br /><br />Together, they must derail the biblical event if they hope to save themselves and the future of mankind...but what price are they willing to pay to keep the other safe?<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Happy listening!!</div>Cherie Colyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-29440462137030269162023-08-22T05:00:00.039-05:002023-08-23T16:57:30.501-05:00Small Town Romance Anyone?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><i></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZUAhMMWCE0SdQsJlH92_Esah9dfJVZS1XREJgj2aPVc04qJeowPA9fw1Cp7c0EbNxNLPQ6-Wx-Kc38rKhHRMVaEHhNpAXZGtny7dPeNsP_q8Cj3y5ygycKiMOhsXvC3lPV8qr11Sp7HHG3q2VYrTkAnZu7Wl3zaMH9xbyncSaW7mm6N26DxiJ2DZW2-M/s1600/Salted%200824c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZUAhMMWCE0SdQsJlH92_Esah9dfJVZS1XREJgj2aPVc04qJeowPA9fw1Cp7c0EbNxNLPQ6-Wx-Kc38rKhHRMVaEHhNpAXZGtny7dPeNsP_q8Cj3y5ygycKiMOhsXvC3lPV8qr11Sp7HHG3q2VYrTkAnZu7Wl3zaMH9xbyncSaW7mm6N26DxiJ2DZW2-M/w400-h225/Salted%200824c.jpg" width="400" /></a></i></div><i><b><br /></b></i><p></p><p>It's <b style="font-style: italic;">Salted Caramel Bliss with a Wedding Kiss</b> book birthday, and I thought it would be fun to answer a couple of questions from readers and share an excerpt, so let's dive right in!</p><br />(Q) What was the hardest part of writing this book? <div>(A) Truth be told, I stumbled a bit trying to get Peyton to Siren’s Cove. Here she was, a single 31-year-old woman following a vision to find a man she’s never met and knows nothing about, and she was going by herself. Sure, she’s a witch. She can take care of herself, but I kept thinking about how dangerous that would be, and this is a romance novel, not a thriller. I quickly revised what she saw in her vision. Instead of searching for a strange man around her age, she is searching for an older man and a boy. The rest of the story fell into place after that.<br /> <br />(Q) What did I enjoy most about writing this book? </div><div>(A) I loved getting to know the characters. We met Peyton in <i>Merry Little Wishing Spritz</i>, but that book is Cassie’s story. I got to learn more about Peyton and her gift of premonitions in this book. It was also fun to figure out just who a certain brown-eyed ice cream man is. <br /><br />(Q) What genre of books do I enjoy reading? </div><div>(A) It probably won’t come as a surprise that my favorite genre is paranormal. My favorite paranormal creatures include witches, vampires, angels, and demons. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>QOTD: What's your favorite genre?</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><div><i>Salted Caramel Bliss with a Wedding Kiss </i>is part of The Wild Rose Press’s One Scoop or Two series. Each book in the series is a standalone book set in a beach town. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_h2dUZ9asmGkHpaNF-8nURLH4rdREZVO7REdMQ_tyFzems8mVFuoqC0L7a7VPx4Rm-JbTf07sMHBBPRtirlXwWbIrbvd9z3jFdLEOB8pVzz7t5ikLEnNkKDoFcuOEZj22jrbmEP0orrrHt7EUNO1KxndosZuIo-GLY3jDNcf2UejesUpcBrgqWJhJaBQ/s1600/Salted%200824a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_h2dUZ9asmGkHpaNF-8nURLH4rdREZVO7REdMQ_tyFzems8mVFuoqC0L7a7VPx4Rm-JbTf07sMHBBPRtirlXwWbIrbvd9z3jFdLEOB8pVzz7t5ikLEnNkKDoFcuOEZj22jrbmEP0orrrHt7EUNO1KxndosZuIo-GLY3jDNcf2UejesUpcBrgqWJhJaBQ/w400-h225/Salted%200824a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Peek between the pages...</b></div><br />The man who had broken my heart on my twenty- third birthday walked out of the backroom. Eight years was a long time. My heart had since healed. Or so I had thought. Seeing him again ripped open old wounds. And darn it if he didn’t look as attractive now as he did then. It would have been easier to run into him again if he were fat, bald, and ugly. But he was just as handsome as before—all tall and sinewy. He still wore his black hair shaved close to his head, and I recognized his Hawaiian shirt as one I’d bought. <br /><br />After the long road trip, I had to be a sight and not a knock ’em dead one. I almost twitched my nose, ready to cast a spell to smooth my hair and add a little color to my cheeks, but stopped. With my luck, magic would decide the enchantment was for personal gain and turn me into a hag. I ran a hand over my head instead. <br /><br />“A customer thinks your ice cream is delicious. What else?” Karly said. <br /><br />“Thank you.” Roman threw a friendly grin my way. His mouth fell open. “Peyton?” <br /><br />Since vanishing in a puff of green smoke wasn’t an option—partially because it would expose magic and partly because I wasn’t even sure that was possible—I returned his smile. I wouldn’t let him see me rattled. <br /><br />“Do you two know each other?” Karly asked. <br /><br />“Ah...yeah.” Roman’s jaw muscle twitched the way it always did when he was flustered. I bet he wished he could vanish in a puff of smoke too. <br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0v3ZW8Rwu14lyzrsYlAz9o9Fnz5ypMd7mYpmHrL5p7YskcNyWd9lZOgfoqINF9sgzKIsMvdRARyNJIEH_NrS0qX3Gy8uC1gpN2ZnWorpH0a8LdthHKsakHOJsKUrokd4ty3zauXs9AZjhCxKuTr_D_Hwmhywe5_6VzJNQ4ZcstmJ9Tk9H4qAPpIngyYs/s750/SaltedCaramelBlisswithaWeddingKiss_w16746_750.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0v3ZW8Rwu14lyzrsYlAz9o9Fnz5ypMd7mYpmHrL5p7YskcNyWd9lZOgfoqINF9sgzKIsMvdRARyNJIEH_NrS0qX3Gy8uC1gpN2ZnWorpH0a8LdthHKsakHOJsKUrokd4ty3zauXs9AZjhCxKuTr_D_Hwmhywe5_6VzJNQ4ZcstmJ9Tk9H4qAPpIngyYs/w133-h200/SaltedCaramelBlisswithaWeddingKiss_w16746_750.jpg" width="133" /></a></div><div><b>Title: Salted Caramel Bliss with a Wedding Kiss</b></div><div><b>Series</b>: One Scoop or Two (each book is standalone)<br /><b>Author</b>: Cherie Colyer<br /><b>Cover artist</b>: RJ Morris<br /><b>Publisher</b>: The Wild Rose Press<br /><b>Genres</b>: Contemporary Paranormal Romance<br /><b>Heat rating</b>: PG13 Spicy<br /><br /><b>Book Blurb</b>:<br />Roman Briggs built a life for himself in Siren’s Cove. He restored the Sugar Cones Ice Cream Parlor and turned it into a popular stop along the boardwalk. He has everything he needs until a certain blue-eyed woman wanders back into his life.<br /><br />Seer and witch Peyton Woods isn’t sure why her latest visions feature a man and boy she’s never met. Determined to find out, she casts a spell that leads her to a small beach town in Maine and, to her utter surprise, the man who broke her heart eight years earlier.<br /><br />Peyton's left with one question. Why didn't her magic show her him?</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Grab you copy today!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Salted-Caramel-Bliss-Wedding-Scoop-ebook/dp/B0B1Z5RBBQ/" target="_blank">Amazon</a> ~ <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/salted-caramel-bliss-with-a-wedding-kiss-cherie-colyer/1141502750" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble </a>~ <a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6442847514" target="_blank">Apple</a> ~ <a href="https://books2read.com/u/38en9w" target="_blank">Other Retailers</a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Add to your TBR on <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61209374-salted-caramel-bliss-with-a-wedding-kiss" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> ~ <a href="https://www.bookbub.com/books/salted-caramel-bliss-with-a-wedding-kiss-one-scoop-or-two-by-cherie-colyer" target="_blank">Bookbub</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦</span></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><br /></p></div></div></div>Cherie Colyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-19183264595068663642023-07-18T04:00:00.031-05:002023-07-18T04:00:00.145-05:00Middle Grade Book Fair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://books.bookfunnel.com/mgbooks2love/9oix2n8tcr" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="267" data-original-width="800" height="155" src="https://bookfunnelimages.com/images/covers/doe4utr4ut/header.jpg" width="462" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Who loves a book fair?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Me! Me!</div><div style="text-align: center;">And I know you do too!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I teamed up with award-winning authors to bring you a book fair geared toward young readers and to adults who are kids at heart. I have to admit, my go to genre when I need something light and fun and sometimes even a little spooky is middle-grade. So I'm excited to be a part of this book fair.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://books.bookfunnel.com/mgbooks2love/9oix2n8tcr" target="_blank">Click here to visit the book fair now!</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>And be sure to check out my books while you're there!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Friends to the End</b></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Genre: MG Ghost Story, Coming of Age</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwyDSuc26Og9CXcBGHluSWhoXJ39P2epzhujN63j6Rdhn2jI7gJ2UMWn8Mei7WInHsFAve2pBF_Ox9XzzHxkZexVPfPOaKJEBVLrTgRkQWM3Lw_l54UDqOpOjvJvchuCBKhgiJCxVikBiG2N53vWIxTKF9xhEKI7LIkdEvt5Jb7q79CmjLJxe6GnKpRvU/s1600/F2tE%203%20Kids%20Vanished.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwyDSuc26Og9CXcBGHluSWhoXJ39P2epzhujN63j6Rdhn2jI7gJ2UMWn8Mei7WInHsFAve2pBF_Ox9XzzHxkZexVPfPOaKJEBVLrTgRkQWM3Lw_l54UDqOpOjvJvchuCBKhgiJCxVikBiG2N53vWIxTKF9xhEKI7LIkdEvt5Jb7q79CmjLJxe6GnKpRvU/s320/F2tE%203%20Kids%20Vanished.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;">Reluctant Reader Approved!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="caret-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.847); color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.847); text-align: start;"><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;">“A compelling, gripping nail-biting page-turner. You’ll be on the edge of your seat waiting...dreading?... what happens next. I know you won’t be able to put the book down (I couldn’t).” ~ Allan Woodrow, bestselling author of over 30 books for children.</span></p></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">~~~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">A<b>tticus Everheart, Fifth Grade Tutor & Monster Hunter?</b></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Genre: MG Fantasy</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://books2read.com/u/bzVLPE " imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj9glTKBP6tDjDZCliIuTFiUOKukfPiq6c6yMqQXQqBGiZDeW0tD15YJhVvFBagpBF4HWl3hitU_-dOWPmsiJnbzTNWa3v-GnTQgpm38trQ4Ol_CBywbH80rZxl-bR6kNSG5bqf4dt3ebcn5dfdYATFUa7U2PLV19HxXf___kGAVYOhELgR2JtPcKI9e8/s320/Atticus%200830.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="caret-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.847); color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.847);"><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;">5+-stars </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;">“<i>If you love quirky fantasy adventures, you’ll want to read this book</i>.” – N.N. Light Book Heaven</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;">5-stars</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;">“<i>Atticus Everheart, Fifth Grade Tutor, and Monster Hunter? was a spooky and delightful read</i>.” – Long and Short Reviews. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">~~~</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I'd love to hear from you! What's your favorite kids book? </span></div><div><br /></div></div>Cherie Colyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-31189569707551485842023-07-11T05:00:00.000-05:002023-07-11T05:00:00.131-05:00Summer Romance Book Fair<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://bookfunnelimages.com/images/covers/htxioipcff/header.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="267" data-original-width="800" height="162" src="https://bookfunnelimages.com/images/covers/htxioipcff/header.jpg" width="484" /></a></div><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Summer days drifting away</i><i>...</i></div><p></p><div>Any Grease fans out there? It's been ages since I've seen the movie, but the song popped in my head. </div></div><div><br /></div><div>For all the readers who enjoy getting lost in summer romances, there's a Summer Romance Book Fair going on. Discover new authors, find your next book boyfriend, and fall in love all over again and again. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Be sure to look for SALTED CARAMEL BLISS WITH A WEDDING KISS while you're there.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKjQ2UqQ1espTqLHT26mJvJjmXFh9yNFWDxN97VoPyorIMPqmKUwzGjwVmgtRaK0eKxd27kWxIcHN2N_JAnISs60Neb7LI4bIa5-vwVlsk8lxinPbhJFlURYRcl7RDHCPxoqJLUDLQDH3Cs0_sg7O2vNZ_7vNB_OccLlGbuncGTD9EAiDlMWeFMKbdi0w/s750/SaltedCaramelBlisswithaWeddingKiss_w16746_750.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKjQ2UqQ1espTqLHT26mJvJjmXFh9yNFWDxN97VoPyorIMPqmKUwzGjwVmgtRaK0eKxd27kWxIcHN2N_JAnISs60Neb7LI4bIa5-vwVlsk8lxinPbhJFlURYRcl7RDHCPxoqJLUDLQDH3Cs0_sg7O2vNZ_7vNB_OccLlGbuncGTD9EAiDlMWeFMKbdi0w/w133-h200/SaltedCaramelBlisswithaWeddingKiss_w16746_750.jpg" width="133" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">🍦 <a href="https://books.bookfunnel.com/summerrom7/6xra14ziua" target="_blank"><b>Check out the event!</b></a> 🍦</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I'd love to hear from you. Tell me how you summer's going or what you're currently reading.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Cherie Colyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-81634113013855154992023-07-06T05:00:00.073-05:002023-07-06T05:00:00.137-05:00Christmas in July Book Fairs<h4 style="text-align: center;">It's the holidays in July!</h4><p style="text-align: center;">I teamed up with some amazing authors to bring you a wide selection of holiday themed books. With so many books to choose from, romance readers are sure to find something they'll enjoy. But don't take my word for it, follow the links below and see for yourself.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://books.bookfunnel.com/christmasinjulyholidayromances/fdm4tffnw3" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="419" data-original-width="800" height="210" src="https://bookfunnelimages.com/images/covers/jo4ac7h228/header.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">This first Book Fair features books from sweet romances to stories with some spice. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://books.bookfunnel.com/christmasinjulyholidayromances/fdm4tffnw3" target="_blank">Click here to browse the selection and find your next book boyfriend.</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://bookfunnelimages.com/images/covers/oaiamjnz2p/header.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="600" height="133" src="https://bookfunnelimages.com/images/covers/oaiamjnz2p/header.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">If you prefer sweet romance, this is the book fair for you. There are dozens of books to choose from.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://books.bookfunnel.com/christmasinjulycleanromancesales/qqt5e2gxgt" target="_blank">Click here to peruse the selections.</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Be sure to look for MERRY LITTLE WISHING SPRITZ while you're there!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikPR3-qeX5NJbjwpS_XDTNMKddzDbYMnfFU6UceeJXShGX_0_7-34ogsBWZyZcMM16Hm4k35PZX4R7uFOG5kxJCbYtPbn9O0H-BMnlmYe_5aiCTcNmUFBO5cjXBbIEBf98oN6rSSsvusYqKNj_MgvUsiYxuO9zLJypAoAerHjELzvjzWvux3SCbJ0Ev4I/s750/MerryLittleWishingSpritz_w15863_750.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikPR3-qeX5NJbjwpS_XDTNMKddzDbYMnfFU6UceeJXShGX_0_7-34ogsBWZyZcMM16Hm4k35PZX4R7uFOG5kxJCbYtPbn9O0H-BMnlmYe_5aiCTcNmUFBO5cjXBbIEBf98oN6rSSsvusYqKNj_MgvUsiYxuO9zLJypAoAerHjELzvjzWvux3SCbJ0Ev4I/w133-h200/MerryLittleWishingSpritz_w15863_750.jpg" width="133" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Do you know someone who enjoys romance? Tell them about the event. The more the merrier!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Cherie Colyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-46637453246962243152023-06-27T06:00:00.123-05:002023-06-27T18:04:48.492-05:00Salted Caramel Bliss with a Wedding Kiss: Did you know?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidJ79DwURcvL4UMCX-gM2533m5qSaD7JvqhTCLn6h-h-CpLjZbRTXzyh-CETSqMkIl8vTOyVVrhAzWauF64orgtacOXkNTvZ8Om1_32WdcQe8DsN3AVOmngMAfZ87gzmuZZ68n2kip88BhkW5RGPJlng6gJPGKYUaEOQpjNWkzeKbL5J1EE2hEBltZ1rQ/s1600/Salted%20A%20kiss%200527.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidJ79DwURcvL4UMCX-gM2533m5qSaD7JvqhTCLn6h-h-CpLjZbRTXzyh-CETSqMkIl8vTOyVVrhAzWauF64orgtacOXkNTvZ8Om1_32WdcQe8DsN3AVOmngMAfZ87gzmuZZ68n2kip88BhkW5RGPJlng6gJPGKYUaEOQpjNWkzeKbL5J1EE2hEBltZ1rQ/s320/Salted%20A%20kiss%200527.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;">Fun tidbits</h3><div><br /></div>1. The idea for Peyton's story came to me while writing Merry Little Wishing Spritz. She was such a fun supporting character in my Christmas novella that I knew I'd want her to have her own story.<br /><br />2. Salted Caramel Bliss with a Wedding Kiss is part of The Wild Rose Press's One Scoop or Two series. Each novella is a standalone book set in a beach town. <br /><br />3. The book's title had to have a flavor of ice cream in it to be a part of the series.<br /><br />4. Ice cream dates back to the mid-1600s. A man working for a Spanish Viceroy in Naples was credited with being the first person to write down a recipe for sorbet and later creating a milk-based icy treat.<br /><br />5. Salted Caramel Bliss with a Wedding Kiss is my second small town, contemporary, paranormal romance. Both books have a touch of magic woven into the stories. <br /><br />6. Witches often get a bad rap for being evil, but most witches are quite the opposite, living by the rule of harm none and believing in a peaceful existence. <br /><br />7. A seer is a person with the gift of sight. They can see the past as well as the future. Peyton's premonitions are usually of the future.<br /><br />8. Siren's Cove is a fictional town in Maine. Its inspiration came from Ogunquit, ME, which I've only seen in pictures. <br /><br />9. The terms mermaids and sirens are often used interchangeably. These half fish, half human creatures live in the sea. Many legends depict both mermaids and sirens as having alluring voices that lead sailors to their deaths. <br /><br />10. Mermaids have magical powers much like faeries.</div><div><br /></div><div>11. Some comp titles include <i style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: inherit;">The Ex Hex</i><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: inherit;"> by Erin Sterling, </span><i style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: inherit;">The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witche</i><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: inherit;">s by Sangu Mandanna, </span><i style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: inherit;">The Kiss Curse </i><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: inherit;">by Erin Sterling, <i>Practical Magic </i>by Alice Hoffman</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: inherit;"> </span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">=^-^=</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>“This enchanting read is perfect for a summer afternoon. The well-developed characters are stars in this book, from Payton and Roman to the secondary cast—especially the sweetest little boy-Travis, and Jinx-an adorable pup.” ~</i> Still Moment Magazine </div><div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">=^-^=</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><b>About the book</b></h3><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKjQ2UqQ1espTqLHT26mJvJjmXFh9yNFWDxN97VoPyorIMPqmKUwzGjwVmgtRaK0eKxd27kWxIcHN2N_JAnISs60Neb7LI4bIa5-vwVlsk8lxinPbhJFlURYRcl7RDHCPxoqJLUDLQDH3Cs0_sg7O2vNZ_7vNB_OccLlGbuncGTD9EAiDlMWeFMKbdi0w/s750/SaltedCaramelBlisswithaWeddingKiss_w16746_750.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKjQ2UqQ1espTqLHT26mJvJjmXFh9yNFWDxN97VoPyorIMPqmKUwzGjwVmgtRaK0eKxd27kWxIcHN2N_JAnISs60Neb7LI4bIa5-vwVlsk8lxinPbhJFlURYRcl7RDHCPxoqJLUDLQDH3Cs0_sg7O2vNZ_7vNB_OccLlGbuncGTD9EAiDlMWeFMKbdi0w/s320/SaltedCaramelBlisswithaWeddingKiss_w16746_750.jpg" width="213" /></span></a></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Title: Salted Caramel Bliss with a Wedding Kiss<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Series: One Scoop or Two (each book is standalone)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Author: Cherie Colyer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cover artist: RJ Morris <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Publisher: The Wild Rose Press<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Genres: Contemporary Paranormal Romance</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tropes: Small town romance, second chance<br /><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Blurb: </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Roman Briggs built a life for himself in Siren’s Cove. He restored the Sugar Cones Ice Cream Parlor and turned it into a popular stop along the boardwalk. He has everything he needs until a certain blue-eyed woman wanders back into his life.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Seer and witch Peyton Woods isn’t sure why her latest visions feature a man and boy she’s never met. Determined to find out, she casts a spell that leads her to a small beach town in Maine and, to her utter surprise, the man who broke her heart eight years earlier.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;"><o:p><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Peyton's left with one question. Why didn't her magic show her him?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Read it today!</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Salted-Caramel-Bliss-Wedding-Scoop-ebook/dp/B0B1Z5RBBQ/" target="_blank">Amazon</a> ~ </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/salted-caramel-bliss-with-a-wedding-kiss-cherie-colyer/1141502750" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a> ~ </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6442847514" target="_blank">Apple</a> ~ </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://books2read.com/u/38en9w" target="_blank">More Sellers</a> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61209374-salted-caramel-bliss-with-a-wedding-kiss" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> ~ </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.bookbub.com/books/salted-caramel-bliss-with-a-wedding-kiss-one-scoop-or-two-by-cherie-colyer" target="_blank">Bookbub</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><o:p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><o:p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><o:p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;">I'd love to hear from you. What's your favorite summer read? Do you have a book recommendation? </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Cambria, serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span></p><p></p></div></div>Cherie Colyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-43459711851826875312023-06-15T04:00:00.010-05:002023-06-15T04:00:00.142-05:00Guest Author: Mary Morgan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIEb_cc1YhEVTZbGat9C1ceNxz8b02Rfz3LvOwPQJLyOrB3XKBBo72F5iRBJ_EeHnE5wzf2MNTwYZ1c2KxRjBfDwrpQ8MFW8QWmWCr7nQDIjTAh7f4vCpFSI0lrHshhrv2VpBfgDS9XJ64coeo-8v1j7mEUZQmbe1OHQ6m2l5XuSzbglhoX3_QbiS1/s1500/ColyerGuestAuthor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="1500" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIEb_cc1YhEVTZbGat9C1ceNxz8b02Rfz3LvOwPQJLyOrB3XKBBo72F5iRBJ_EeHnE5wzf2MNTwYZ1c2KxRjBfDwrpQ8MFW8QWmWCr7nQDIjTAh7f4vCpFSI0lrHshhrv2VpBfgDS9XJ64coeo-8v1j7mEUZQmbe1OHQ6m2l5XuSzbglhoX3_QbiS1/w424-h142/ColyerGuestAuthor.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><br /><div>I'm thrilled to welcome Mary Morgan to my blog today! Look at all the wonderful books in her paranormal time-travel romance series!</div><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52923393369_baaf2dcb50.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="500" height="185" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52923393369_baaf2dcb50.jpg" width="369" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Let me turn it over to Mary!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Hello Cherie! I’m delighted to be on your lovely blog to celebrate my 10-year anniversary with The Wild Rose Press! What an epic adventure it has been since I signed my first contract for Dragon Knight’s Sword (Order of the Dragon Knights, Book 1).</div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Speed round</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Good guys or bad guys? Bad</div><div style="text-align: center;">Morning or night? Morning</div><div style="text-align: center;">Favorite food? Bread</div><div style="text-align: center;">eBook, paperback, or audiobook? Paperback</div><div style="text-align: center;">Plotter or Pantster? Plotter</div><div style="text-align: center;">Favorite season? Autumn</div><div style="text-align: center;">Dogs or cats? Dogs</div><div style="text-align: center;">Favorite holiday? Christmas</div><div style="text-align: center;">Night on the town or cozy evening in? Cozy evening in</div><div style="text-align: center;">Favorite book? Lion of Ireland by Morgan Llywelyn</div><div style="text-align: center;">Favorite fictional world? Mine</div><div style="text-align: center;">Last book read? Waypoints by Sam Heughan</div><div style="text-align: center;">Favorite song? The Celts by Enya</div><div style="text-align: center;">Favorite junk food? Sweet Potato Fries</div><div style="text-align: center;">Favorite thing to do to relax? Read</div><div style="text-align: center;">Paranormal or Historical:? Historical</div><div style="text-align: center;">Favorite vacation? Traveling by train in Scotland</div><div style="text-align: center;">Beach or mountains? Mountains</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>About the book</b><span style="font-weight: 700;">:</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81O95i2YRCL._CLa%7C2808,2455%7C91rMjOmW9QL.jpg,81Hy0E2OtkL.jpg%7C0,0,1276,2455+1532,0,1276,2455+638,0,1532,2455_._SY300_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="343" height="300" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81O95i2YRCL._CLa%7C2808,2455%7C91rMjOmW9QL.jpg,81Hy0E2OtkL.jpg%7C0,0,1276,2455+1532,0,1276,2455+638,0,1532,2455_._SY300_.jpg" width="343" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Order of the Dragon Knights Series</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Author: Mary Morgan</div><div style="text-align: center;">Genre: Time-travel Paranormal Romance</div><div style="text-align: center;">Heat level: Spicy</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><div style="text-align: center;">Blurb</div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">They were an ancient order, descended from the great Tuatha Dé Danann, the Sidhe, or in simpler terms: the Fae. Half-human and half-fae, each knight blessed with mystical powers. Given to them were holy relics from the Fae and guardianship over their Dragons.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">They were known as the Dragon Knights.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">However, some believed the Order had too much power and they tried to possess it for themselves. They were evil and twisted, and their plan succeeded one fateful night. The brothers of the Clan MacKay—Dragon Knights, fought a battle. Blood spilled onto holy ground, bringing forth the wrath of the Fae. Their relics were taken, and the Order was banished—each name stricken from the hallowed halls of the Fae.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Clan MacKay is no longer.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Dragon Knights have scattered across the land.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Yet out of the darkness, they will each fight for redemption, and the women they love.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F7QR2T3" target="_blank"><b>Grab your copy</b></a></div> </div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/amzn-author-media-prod/nc83aqrkjc6hnjhpn5er7lki04._SY1080_CR0%2C0%2C1080%2C1080_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="161" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/amzn-author-media-prod/nc83aqrkjc6hnjhpn5er7lki04._SY1080_CR0%2C0%2C1080%2C1080_.jpg" width="161" /></a></div>About the author:</b></div><div><br />Multi award-winning romance author, Mary Morgan resides in Northern California with her own knight in shining armor. However, during her travels to Scotland, England, and Ireland, she left a part of her soul in one of these countries and vows to return.<br /><br />Mary's passion for books started at an early age along with an overactive imagination. Inspired by her love for history and ancient Celtic and Norse mythology, her tales are filled with powerful warriors, brave women, magic, and romance. Now, the worlds she created in her mind are coming to life within her stories.<br /><br />If you enjoy history, tortured heroes, and a wee bit of fantasy, then travel back in time within the pages of her books.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Connect with Mary</b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.marymorganauthor.com/" target="_blank">Website/Blog</a> ~ <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mary-Morgan/e/B00KPE3NWI/" target="_blank">Amazon Author</a> ~ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MaryMorganAuthor/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> ~ <a href="http://twitter.com/m_morganauthor" target="_blank">Twitter</a> ~ <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8271002.Mary_Morgan" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> ~ </div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/marymorgan50/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> ~ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marymorgan2/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> ~ <a href="https://www.bookbub.com/authors/mary-morgan" target="_blank">BookBub</a> ~ <a href="https://www.audible.com/author/Mary-Morgan/B00KPE3NWI" target="_blank">Audible</a> ~ <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-morgan-2634a77a/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></div><br /> <br /><br /> </div></div>Cherie Colyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-49072261946827112582023-06-08T04:00:00.019-05:002023-06-09T16:03:40.599-05:00Chatting with author Deb Aronson<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzBTL3dcL8gTQxrTmaPRatyOlcSMOmtZk-6nkoNR_IHK4ai8-NxGbPVEU6RMCemGLAGc_fPg6gqQI5rOOPlf5WudPJy4DngiftVPFLgG7b6gW1YdD2dDNzBgJiLlbE1l7hra6PnugeYoJgVdydjaaaZGX4pViCMhN2IbxxQ7FDeoX6RsmEsstFL_a6/s1500/ColyerGuestAuthor.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="1500" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzBTL3dcL8gTQxrTmaPRatyOlcSMOmtZk-6nkoNR_IHK4ai8-NxGbPVEU6RMCemGLAGc_fPg6gqQI5rOOPlf5WudPJy4DngiftVPFLgG7b6gW1YdD2dDNzBgJiLlbE1l7hra6PnugeYoJgVdydjaaaZGX4pViCMhN2IbxxQ7FDeoX6RsmEsstFL_a6/w429-h144/ColyerGuestAuthor.jpg" width="429" /></a></div><br />I'm thrilled to have Deb Aronson, author of <i>How to Raise a Rhino, </i>with me today. Her non-fiction middle-grade biography is currently on sale through bookshop.org, Amazon, Barnes and Noble and anywhere else books are sold.<br /><br /><b>Save the Date! </b>Deb is having a virtual book launch hosted by Save the Rhino International on June 15. <a href="https://www.savetherhino.org/get-involved/events/how-to-raise-a-rhino-book-launch/">Click here to register for the event</a>!<br /><br /><br /><b>Before we learn more about this fun book, let's get to know Deb!<br /></b><br /><b>Deb, can you tell us about the research you did before writing this book?</b><br /><br />I first heard about Anna Merz from her obituary, which had an accompanying photo of a full grown rhino resting its chin on her shoulder. My response was, “Whoa!!” what’s the story here? I did some online research, tracked down Anna’s goddaughter, met with her in Cornwall, England. She put me in touch with many, many people who had known and worked with Anna when she was alive. The next thing I knew, I was on a safari to Kenya, to the sanctuary Anna had created, where I stood at the site of her home (which had been dismantled per her request upon her death), saw black rhinos for myself (along with elephants, cheetahs, lions, hyenas, warthogs and more) and tried to imagine what her life must have been like by talking to many people who knew her.<br /><br /><br /><b>Tell us about a book that stayed with you long after you finished reading it.</b><br /><br />An adult book that I can’t stop thinking about is The Water Dancer, by Ta Nehisi Coates. The tone of this book was at times menacing, at times magical and at times eye-opening. It’s the first book I’ve read that shows how white allies’ goals can be very different from their black brethren’s goals. The magical realism in it made the story feel other worldly, but the brutality of the plantations and the life of what he calls the “Taskers” is heart rending.<br /><br />A Sporting Chance: How Ludwig Guttmann Created the Paralympic Games (MG NF), by Lori Alexander. It never occurred to me to wonder how the Paralympic Games came to be, but Alexander does a great job weaving in both Guttmann’s personal experiences and world events that intersected in such a way as to create this idea and opportunity for Guttmann. It’s also really well illustrated with both photographs and drawings. This is a book I wish I had written!<br /><br /><br /><b>How did you become an author?</b><br /><br />I always loved to read but I never imagined myself as an author. Who would want to read what I had to say? The journey from that mindset to now was a long one with plenty of stumbles. I did a lot of short form writing for non-profits most of my career but at some point I wanted a new challenge; to write for kids and to try my hand at fiction. The fiction part fizzled, but I got the opportunity to write a MG biography of E.B. White, my hero, and that got me started on my current path. <br /><br /><br /><b>Describe yourself in 5 words or less.</b><br /><br />Exuberant, shy, energetic, lazy and multi-faceted! <br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>About the book</b></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-+LlmbxHL.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="333" height="400" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-+LlmbxHL.jpg" width="266" /></a></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>How to Raise a Rhino</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Author: Deb Aronson</div><div style="text-align: center;">Genre: MG NF (biography)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have you ever wondered, what you would do if you saw an animal on the brink of extinction?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Blurb</b></div></b></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">After growing up in stodgy, post-WWII London, Anna Merz is determined to live a life of grand adventure. She spends much of her life in Ghana, racing horses, exploring the Sahara, and rescuing orphaned wild animals that are dropped at her door.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Anna Merz retired to Kenya anticipating plenty of rest and relaxation. Instead, she found her true calling: that of Kifaru Mama—Rhino Mama. After witnessing the slaughter of wild animals sold for their parts, Anna is determined to rescue the highly endangered black rhino, the dodo of the modern world—ungainly creatures destined for extinction. From building eight-foot-tall fences around five thousand acres of land, to darting rhinos from helicopters and trucking them to safety, Anna works to save one black rhino at a time.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">When faced with having to raise a newborn rhino abandoned by her mother or let it die, Anna learns by trial and error to not only keep baby Samia alive but to raise her so she’ll be able to live on her own.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">How to Raise a Rhino is the true story of Anna Merz who helped establish the Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary, which became the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya. Readers of all ages will cheer Anna on as she faces and defeats every obstacle with unwavering perseverance to save the black rhino from being poached to extinction.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Grab your copy</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/how-to-raise-a-rhino-deb-aronson/20059815" target="_blank">BookShop</a> ~ <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C51L4TCP" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div><br /><br /><b>Peek between the pages...</b><br /><br />A slow-moving convoy drove away from the bright lights of Nairobi, toward the snowy peaks of Mt. Kenya to the north. The armed men in the lead truck held their rifles at the ready. Their eyes constantly scanned the vicinity, prepared to shoot to kill to protect their cargo. The third and last truck carried more armed men dressed in the same khaki uniforms of the Kenyan Wildlife Service (KWS). And a veterinarian. <br /><br />Between them, a pickup truck carried a large wooden crate. <br /><br />Wedged next to the crate sat a little, brown-haired white woman. <br /><br />The woman shivered in the cold night air; she worried about the creature in the crate; she knew an attack could come at any moment. She was cold. She was anxious. She was scared.<br /><br />She was ecstatic. <br /><br />This was Anna Merz and the crate held her dreams. Anna had created a vast sanctuary where black rhinos could live safe from poachers. All she needed was rhinos to fill it. These first black rhinos would have babies and those babies would have babies and in this way the population of black rhinos might slowly recover. <br /><br />The presence of this first, real-live rhino made her dream feel possible. <br /><br />“Many people have asked me, ‘why rhinos?’” she wrote. “Did I particularly like them or have a ‘thing’ about them? The answer is very simple: the rhinos are in Kenya and I was in Kenya, and the rhinos were in terrible trouble.” <br /><br /><br /><br /><b>About the author: </b><br /><br />Deb has been a freelance writer for kids since 2008, when she joined SCBWI. She loves to write nonfiction stories about ordinary people (usually women) doing extraordinary things; stories she wishes she’d had in middle school. <br /><br />“How to Raise a Rhino” is her third children’s book.<br /><br />Her true story of the famous filly who beat all the boys Alexandra the Great: The Record-Breaking Filly Who Ruled the Racetrack was published by Chicago Review Press in 2017. <br /><br />Deb has 12 houseplants, 7 boats, 2 kids and one cat. When she’s not writing or researching, Deb likes to sail, putter in her garden and read, though not all at the same time.<br /><br />Her fourth book, “King Cobras”, will come out in August 2023.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Connect with Deb</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Twitter: @debaronson</div><div style="text-align: center;">Instagram @debaronsonauthor</div><div style="text-align: center;">Facebook deb.aronson.9</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> <br /><br /> </div>Cherie Colyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-35406890851453753592023-05-30T04:00:00.042-05:002023-06-09T16:03:22.471-05:00Book Tour & Giveaway: Chupacater and the Haunted Piñata by George Lopez & Ryan Calejo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.rockstarbooktours.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="615" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYf11JUntGr9V2Dn2N3bZODkpSThaFOyKWvv2eVjWfw8V6BZFcA4GwulstzqEyrkVxieeed7L9ORXltuBZp5uBugs9BvViRauvPd5SpImuIUYJrCmtp9q02lXfCiGJKX5Zg4DL_NzEb14ICr3O0YFQ6W7CIy-uEzcl8FnG8VCDda0tQTD9CXLJGnPjhw/w400-h156/CHUPACARTER%202.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">I am thrilled to be hosting a spot
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 107%;">About the Book:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 107%;"></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://books2read.com/CHUPACARTER-AND-THE-HAUNTED-PINATA" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="667" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7kLoRCUABc8edp8aUqLYCaMVfmh7R-W_Ruh4dgnK2PLZgeGX26CMq34XY2Z2ZqZMtZV6HA6BlwUnpsuVtYHNIjlJN8TeqVL7aj6YKXOzisgD6Qa2COq4p9wQvlwSGyDYNoDMk4uB_rpJaYv_3KSgN2yWvINf0R0shMrLU2qKU23BT6hpLl8xEb181ug/w266-h400/Chupacarter%202.jpeg" width="266" /></a></span></b></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">Title:</span></b><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk135393169;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"> CHUPACARTER AND THE HAUNTED PIÑATA<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk135393169;"><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">Author: </span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk135393169;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">George Lopez, Ryan Calejo, & Santy Gutiérrez (Illustrations)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk135393169;"><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">Pub. Date:</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk135393169;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"> May 30, 2023<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk135393169;"><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">Publisher: </span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk135393169;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Viking Books for Young Readers<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk135393169;"><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">Formats:</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk135393169;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"> Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk135393169;"><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">Pages:</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk135393169;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"> 320<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk135393169;"><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">Find it:</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk135393169;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"> </span></span><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62121583-chupacarter-and-the-haunted-pi-ata"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk135393169;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Goodreads</span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk135393169;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">, </span></span><a href="https://books2read.com/CHUPACARTER-AND-THE-HAUNTED-PINATA"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk135393169;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">https://books2read.com/CHUPACARTER-AND-THE-HAUNTED-PINATA</span></span></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk135393169;"><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">In this hilarious follow-up to <i>ChupaCarter</i>,
world-famous entertainer George Lopez delivers a spooky tale of mystery,
revenge, and friendship starring 12-year-old Jorge and Carter, the fearsome but
friendly Chupacabra!</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk135393169;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br />
<br />
Inspired by his own childhood and packed with clever illustrations, George
Lopez's sequel to <i>ChupaCarter</i> sees Jorge finally feeling at
home in his new town, thanks to his awesome friends Liza and Ernie—and
especially Carter, the chupacabra.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk135393169;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 107%;">New kid Jorge is shocked to learn
that his beastly friend Carter isn't the only legendary creature in Boca falls.
Every few years, the town is terrorized by a haunted . . . <i>piñata</i>?
Rumor has it that the petrifying party decoration floats around setting eerie
fires to avenge a long-ago betrayal. Jorge can't help but laugh, until a rash
of green fires forces the townspeople to consider moving away, including the
parents of his pals Ernie and Liza!<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk135393169;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 107%;">With Carter at their side, the three
friends are in a race against time to catch the real culprit before they're
separated forever . . . or the whole town is set aflame. Which will come first?<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk135393169;"></span>
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3SRFwrJ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2100" data-original-width="1400" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTgcS_PLc9IJeHdKBI7xPCkOdxo1PusDvAY2eID3ZVAbxCUn9j9FYJ3kyN_Z9-cXkAYKRWIy0B1YT-EQxsR3xEsdyIWBD9qIexlrOAlxcD4eViY-UoC4AXqAjKKakyfxTqQflLm55PUF2ghTw83ziDTUZ2sI3u7osujVyT1PAPXU4BBPBnU6qG86VvjQ/w266-h400/ChupaCarter.jpg" width="266" /></a></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3SRFwrJ">Get Book 1, CHUPACARTER
now!</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">My thoughts...</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">I'm halfway through this entertaining and humorous children's book. Jorge and his friends are searching for an arsonist. It may or may not be the dreaded, terrifying haunted piñata, which makes an appearance in this small town every six years. Together with Carter, their chupacabra friend, Jorge and his friend muster up the courage needed to chase down the clues, many with laugh-out-loud outcomes. They haven't yet found the culprit, but I'm excited to continue reading to see how the rest of the story unfolds.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Oh, and I can't forget to mention the lively illustrations sprinkled throughout the book. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 107%;"><o:p><br /></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 107%;">About George Lopez:</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://www.georgelopez.com/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="270" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8fkzyqsr_Mf9ofUEG7a5fDpn8sjqClIJqlfVk6VrDAy3E7PNChrtJLQ_YTth8BuY5ZDhDUKzLhX9X_q66vGRrkhS6jEoUW6IlOiuxxwcP9xn7bTUnmNILOtLNB_pZe5vQw2jkI15mXGgpW1LBY22eM_S2QZMRMdbYNk_35icLNlAWVK1mPjjxNOgRUA/s320/George.jpg" width="240" /></a></span></b></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="line-height: 107%;"> </span></b><span style="line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">George Lopez</span></b><span style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> is a <i>New York Times</i> bestselling
author, stand-up comedian, actor, and talk show host. He made waves as the
star of the most successful English-language prime-time television series about
Latin Americans in recent history. His successful stand-up comedy showcases his
idiosyncratic point of view and impeccable comedic timing. He lives in Los
Angeles.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.georgelopez.com/"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Website</span></a><span style="line-height: 107%;"> | </span><a href="https://twitter.com/georgelopez"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Twitter</span></a><span style="line-height: 107%;"> | </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/georgelopez"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Facebook</span></a><span style="line-height: 107%;"> | </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/georgelopez/"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Instagram</span></a><span style="line-height: 107%;"> | </span><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@georgelopez"><span style="line-height: 107%;">TikTok</span></a><span style="line-height: 107%;"> | </span><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/96628.George_Lopez"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Goodreads</span></a><span style="line-height: 107%;"> | </span><a href="https://amzn.to/3WhMNnB"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Amazon</span></a><span style="line-height: 107%;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><a name="_Hlk126586111"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></b></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><a name="_Hlk126586111"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></b></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 107%;"></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ryancalejo/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="226" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_82em7H0EfsT-9luR9NnsnNjeFVpljt0AqWtfVmSTj5aoROt-wOiJ1H0Ma4VdwAQeMV1NeL6ZqHSOKWr56ASs5J6PcmwVjGeMAVHRN2NO8NHHPmKoCkQpf2vtFUOtlAprVHoQ-zBClnWeMg8PIJklYhziUtPt1zL8kGUVz28PlRgisriOQvpwMONxYQ/s1600/ryan-calejo-130172738.jpg" width="226" /></a></span></b></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">About Ryan Calejo: </span></b><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk126586111;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk126586111;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 107%;">Ryan Calejo is an award-winning
author born and raised in sunny south Florida. His critically acclaimed Charlie
Hernández series has been featured in half a dozen state reading lists and has
earned starred reviews from <i>Booklist</i> and <i>Kirkus</i>,
was a Texas Bluebonnet Master List Selection, and won an International
Latino Book Award, a Sunshine State Young Readers Award, and a Florida Book
Award (Gold Medal). He lives in Miami.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk126586111;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk126586111;"></span><a href="https://twitter.com/RyanCalejo"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk126586111;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Twitter</span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk126586111;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"> | </span></span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ryancalejo/"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk126586111;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Instagram</span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk126586111;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"> | </span></span><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17203058.Ryan_Calejo"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk126586111;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Goodreads</span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk126586111;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"> | </span></span><a href="https://amzn.to/3TnxNDc"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk126586111;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Amazon</span></span></a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 107%;">Giveaway Details:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 107%;">1 winner will win a finished copy of CHUPACARTER AND THE
HAUNTED PIÑATA, US ONLY.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 107%;">Ends June 20th, midnight EST.</span></p><p></p>
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</span><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><u><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 107%;">Tour Schedule:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><u><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 107%;">Week One:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><u><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 107%;">Week Two:</span></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><u><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 107%;">Week Three:</span></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><u><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 107%;">Week Four:</span></u></b></p>
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Cherie Colyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-82407388491198343012023-05-25T04:00:00.104-05:002023-06-09T16:03:05.036-05:00Guest Author: Emilia Ramos Samper <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnLBNd83d28udGtd_F_A_6q1GpK9tygn8DRHfMdx6-YX3_YAXOCaFKf7oQhh6-i3NOl3iuQ1ml_AKqwKDODgwtsP4LL0BhYNHAiVtX2ymrHekb72RGIhJUiGgZ8Qi4yu1gtUMH-8482AYivJZmWNxL_5aC7dlU0eN64ldQn6vt2pKINXLcLHcR6dwq/s1500/ColyerGuestAuthor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="1500" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnLBNd83d28udGtd_F_A_6q1GpK9tygn8DRHfMdx6-YX3_YAXOCaFKf7oQhh6-i3NOl3iuQ1ml_AKqwKDODgwtsP4LL0BhYNHAiVtX2ymrHekb72RGIhJUiGgZ8Qi4yu1gtUMH-8482AYivJZmWNxL_5aC7dlU0eN64ldQn6vt2pKINXLcLHcR6dwq/w431-h144/ColyerGuestAuthor.jpg" width="431" /></a></div><div><br />I'm delight to welcome Emilia Ramos Samper to my blog. She is a young author of fantasy novel, CROWN OF SCALES AND WONDER. But instead of me telling you more about this talented young lady, I'm going to let her. Please help me welcome Emilia to my blog!<div><br /></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>The Story of a Ten-Year-Old Published Author</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Emilia Ramos Samper</div><br /><br /> Hello, my name is Emilia Ramos Samper, and I am the kid author of the fantasy novel Crown of Scales and Wonder. I’m so glad to be here on Cherie’s blog sharing my experience as a young author! Since I published my debut novel, it’s been my mission to support other young writers. The most common question they ask me is: Why write so young? What inspired you to write?<br /><br /> Well, it all started during the pandemic. Ever since I can remember, reading and writing have been my escape from a not-so-perfect world. When I write, I become a different person in a different world. One day after virtual school, I sat down at my computer and started writing an idea that had been stuck in my head. I read it to my family during dinner, and they begged me for the next chapter. Really, I owe my writing success to my family and the quarantine. <br /><br /> Writing was hard, as are so many of the things we love. I would sit down every day and wouldn’t stop until I wrote 1,000 words. Throughout the course of the quarantine, I plunked out every idea in my head. Today, it has taken form as a 240-page fantasy novel with a sequel coming out next year!<br /><br /> While writing, I struggled with imposter syndrome quite a bit: You’re too young. You’re never going to make it as a writer. For this reason, I’ve begun to speak at schools and share my journey with other young people. It is my mission to make sure that no other kid ever feels like they’re alone in the pursuit of their dreams. <br /><br /> The world is a blank page. And it’s never, ever too young to start writing your story.<br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1660758316i/62005962.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="500" height="400" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1660758316i/62005962.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Crown of Scales and Wonder</b></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Author: Emilia Ramos Samper</div><div style="text-align: center;">Genre: Young Adult Fantasy</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">A princess of dark blood. An agent of a scarred revolution. A kingdom tormented by scale and shadow.</div><br />Blurb: In a kingdom torn apart by dark magic and a million-year war, Princess Naomi Elistaire searches for answers amidst the facade of her palace imprisonment. With an irreversible gift ready to destroy her and a martyred father buried in a web of lies, who’s to say which way fate will turn?<br /><br />Deep underground, Agent Ez Shores trains everyday at the dragon base, waiting for the revolution, the day to kill the Queen. But as dangerous bloodlines reveal themselves and a seemingly suicidal mission is handed to him, Ez finds himself locked in the palace dungeons, facing the daughter of his worst enemy.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Lies.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Revolution.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Crown-Scales-Wonder-Shadow-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B094HHXCPJ?ref_=ast_author_mpb" target="_blank"><b>Grab your copy today on Amazon!</b></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52917963724_4e2b6dc841.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="368" height="500" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52917963724_4e2b6dc841.jpg" width="368" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><b>About the author</b>:<br />Emilia Ramos Samper is one of the youngest people to ever publish a novel. She published her debut novel, Crown of Scales and Wonder when she was ten and her second book is coming out this year. She has won 1st place in the LaPlume Young Writer's Contest, as well as the Literary Icon Award at the 2022 LitFest.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Connect with Emilia</b>:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/emiramsa/" target="_blank">Instagram: @emiramsa</a> ~ <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/emiliaramossamper" target="_blank">TikTok: @emiliaramossamper</a> ~ <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/emiramsa/" target="_blank">Pinterest: @emiramsa </a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Do you have a favorite fantasy creature? </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Dragons are one of mine!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Thanks for stopping by!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div></div>Cherie Colyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-64136101388744066742023-05-23T03:00:00.004-05:002023-06-09T15:55:45.875-05:00Book Tour: Of Light and Shadow by Tanaz Bhathena<div style="margin: 0px auto 15px;">
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<p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Of Light and Shadow</strong><br /><strong>Tanaz Bhathena</strong><br />Publication date: May 23rd 2023<br />Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult</span></p><blockquote><p><i><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">When they don’t give us our birthright, we steal it.</span></b></i></p>
<p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Roshan Chaya</b> is out for justice. Abandoned by her parents at birth and adopted by the kingdom of Jwala’s most notorious bandit before his brutal murder, she is now leader of the Shadow Clan, a gang of farmers-turned-bandits impoverished by the provincial governor’s atrocities and corruption. Roshan’s goal: to avenge her adoptive father and earn back rights and dignity for her people.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Prince Navin</b> has always felt like an outcast. Second in line for the throne, he has never been close to his grandmother, Queen Bhairavi of Jwala. When a night out drinking with friends leads to his capture by the infamous Shadow Clan, Navin schemes to befriend Roshan and use her as a means to escape. His ploy, however, brings Navin closer to the corruption and poverty at the heart of Roshan’s province, raising questions about its governor and Navin’s own family.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>To further complicate things,</b> the closer Roshan and Navin get, the harder it becomes to fight their growing attraction. But how can they trust each other when the world as they know it starts to fall apart?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Set in a magical world inspired by the badlands of 17th century India, this standalone epic fantasy novel by Tanaz Bhathena is packed with political tensions, dangerous schemes, and swoon-worthy romance that asks the age old question: can love conquer all?</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tanaz Bhathena is an award-winning Zoroastrian author of contemporary and fantasy fiction. Her books include Of Light and Shadow, Hunted by the Sky which won the Ontario Library Association’s White Pine Award and the Bapsi Sidhwa Literary Prize, and The Beauty of the Moment which won the Nautilus Award for Young Adult Fiction. Her acclaimed debut, A Girl Like That, was named a Best Book of the Year by numerous outlets including The Globe and Mail, Seventeen, and The Times of India. Born in India and raised in Saudi Arabia and Canada, Tanaz lives in Mississauga, Ontario, with her family.</span></p>
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</p>Cherie Colyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-71357862932274299652023-05-18T03:00:00.046-05:002023-06-09T15:55:30.710-05:00Stress Busting Book Festival<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI1GCciqFrTq35iXeRRAQ-n31n3iSAzgQgGWQjrx7eGf7bGu_4WYut1FNlf8xWjjwwFi7wYf5yw8dXO2B95d7Oek4yCxo3r46HzhtkLlE-o-uW4G8jGLopbDnuDgVbiutyddxZPxhLc6affByQehODUOQ9NNq5euOUsVxIGx6h_aAN8BHhwhFh85EO/s1080/Cherie%20Colyer%20SBBF.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI1GCciqFrTq35iXeRRAQ-n31n3iSAzgQgGWQjrx7eGf7bGu_4WYut1FNlf8xWjjwwFi7wYf5yw8dXO2B95d7Oek4yCxo3r46HzhtkLlE-o-uW4G8jGLopbDnuDgVbiutyddxZPxhLc6affByQehODUOQ9NNq5euOUsVxIGx6h_aAN8BHhwhFh85EO/w320-h320/Cherie%20Colyer%20SBBF.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><i>Salted Caramel Bliss and a Wedding Kiss </i>is an N.N. Light Book Heaven Battle Stress book pick!<div><br /></div><div>Battle the boredom at home with N. N. Light’s Book Heaven Stress Busting Book Festival. 24 books, 22 authors, a huge giveaway plus tips from award-winning, bestselling and top-rated authors to bust through the stress!</div></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/post/salted-caramel-bliss-with-a-wedding-kiss-sbbf" target="_blank">Click here to read an excerpt and learn how I combat stress on</a>.</b></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href=" https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/stress-busting-book-festival" target="_blank"><b>Click here to follow the event!</b></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Enter the Giveaway</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>
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<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>What's your favorite way to combat stress?</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Cherie Colyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-80486059100739958872023-05-11T05:00:00.002-05:002023-06-09T16:00:15.583-05:00Chatting with author Debra Daugherty <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifYR-4N3gnlUFamlzdcjBLl0vRc7u6HySy0rT7dVLRqAKgx5NUeeH_wu5zQSBA6NdWPoFQ0APswdt0JWbXiLHfCW-ZS5XL8sHQkoIS81hEI_ssrk-StTz_VMeQg52y6HCTltrBJFBZ8OIXE2LxJMxv81FYZ6qujDEJwpihUVWGGWXrayeoDa0JPy-x/s1500/ColyerGuestAuthor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="1500" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifYR-4N3gnlUFamlzdcjBLl0vRc7u6HySy0rT7dVLRqAKgx5NUeeH_wu5zQSBA6NdWPoFQ0APswdt0JWbXiLHfCW-ZS5XL8sHQkoIS81hEI_ssrk-StTz_VMeQg52y6HCTltrBJFBZ8OIXE2LxJMxv81FYZ6qujDEJwpihUVWGGWXrayeoDa0JPy-x/w400-h134/ColyerGuestAuthor.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /> I'm thrilled to have Debra Daugherty with me today for a round of speed questions and to tell you about her picture book <i>THE MEMORY JAR. </i>This wonderful picture book with it's heartwarming story and adorable illustrations helps children not only understand dementia, but provides a positive project that can help a loved one.<div><br /></div><div>First, let's get to know Debra with a speed round of questions!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Good guys or bad guys? Good guys</div><div style="text-align: center;">Good girls or bad girls? Good girls</div><div style="text-align: center;">Morning or night? Night</div><div style="text-align: center;">Favorite food? Pizza</div><div style="text-align: center;">Favorite beverage? Raspberry tea</div><div style="text-align: center;">Coffee or tea? tea</div><div style="text-align: center;">eBook, paperback, or audiobook? paperback</div><div style="text-align: center;">Plotter or Pantster? Pantster</div><div style="text-align: center;">Favorite season? Fall</div><div style="text-align: center;">Dogs or cats? Dogs</div><div style="text-align: center;">Favorite holiday? Christmas</div><div style="text-align: center;">Favorite movie? Romancing the Stone</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ironman or Superman? Superman</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wonder Woman or Top Model? Wonder Woman</div><div style="text-align: center;">Night on the town or cozy evening in? Cozy evening in</div><div style="text-align: center;">Favorite book? Pride and Prejudice</div><div style="text-align: center;">Favorite fictional world? Medieval England</div><div style="text-align: center;">Last book read? The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse</div><div style="text-align: center;">Black or white? White</div><div style="text-align: center;">Stilettos or flipflops or sneakers? Sneakers</div><div style="text-align: center;">Favorite song? The Wind Beneath My Wings</div><div style="text-align: center;">Chicken or steak? Chicken</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cake, cookies, or pie? cookies</div><div style="text-align: center;">Favorite junk food? Kettle corn</div><div style="text-align: center;">Favorite thing to do to relax? Watch a movie</div><div style="text-align: center;">Paranormal or Historical? Historical</div><div style="text-align: center;">Favorite TV show? Call the Midwife</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hot or cold? Hot</div><div style="text-align: center;">Favorite vacation? London</div><div style="text-align: center;">Beach or mountains? Beach</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>About the book</b></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1676483229i/121864898.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1676483229i/121864898.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>THE MEMORY JAR</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Author: Debra Daugherty</div><div style="text-align: center;">Genre: Picture Book</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>When Amelia learns Grammy has dementia, she wants to help her remember the special events in her life, but how?</b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Blurb</b>: </div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Amelia's grandmother doesn't remember her because she has dementia, but Amelia is determined to find a way to help. She knows that if she can get her grandmother to talk about the stories she told Amelia over the years, then it will help bring the memories back and make all of them happy. Amelia comes up with a clever plan to assist her grandmother...but will it be enough?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Grab your copy today</b></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Memory-Jar-Debra-Daugherty/dp/1633738078" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-memory-jar-debra-daugherty/1143112011" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a></div><br /> <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1621371713p5/7579797.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="266" data-original-width="177" height="266" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1621371713p5/7579797.jpg" width="177" /></a></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>About the author:</b> Central Illinois author, Debra Daugherty, enjoys eating cold pizza for breakfast and watching PBS mysteries. She’s a huge fan of London, but her travels are now closer to home. Debra wrote THE MEMORY JAR as a tribute to a beloved aunt who had Alzheimer’s. Debra’s excited to announce she has a contract with Young Dragons Press for two more picture books, GRANDPA’S BARN and HEART OF STONE. A fun fact: Debra has kissed the Blarney Stone, but admits she has always had the gift of gab.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Connect with Debra</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="ttps://twitter.com/dmddeb" target="_blank">Twitter</a> ~ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DebraDaughertyauthor/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> ~ <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7579797.Debra_Daugherty" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> ~ <a href="http://www.writing-for-children.webnode.com" target="_blank">Website</a> </div><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Do you have anything in common with Debra? </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Thanks for stopping by!</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br /></p></div></div></div></div>Cherie Colyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-87835039755204847222023-05-09T03:00:00.034-05:002023-06-09T16:02:46.098-05:00Book Blast & Giveaway: Shattered by Cassie Swindon<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://goddessfishpromotions.blogspot.com/2023/04/book-blast-shattered-by-cassie-swindon.html" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="670" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQrnCwUYOTzst6fCtA1OheETRBDIvhVAAkOjdoK3hzIAoDjev9RCD6h5FMTFyuv6hj-7tkNm5-NDOGnV4DAVj4pBsa26NYItR6d6VsSps60hOgh_HVUFlPM1mszZ7Ek8CirWfYea9k57sfs3nRxob9rMKIsFJaKTRO7lr4TzNBwyVenSP7-NoaK_qI/s320/TourBanner_Shattered.gif" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm excited to participate in the SHATTERED by Cassie Swindon virtual book tour organized by <a href="http://www.goddessfish.com">Goddess Fish Promotions</a>. Cassie Swindon will be awarding a $25 Amazon or B/N GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour.<br />
</span><blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifOvHo48v1nCrlGyjlTArOVu-c5l3ZZZ9UEOILqtRzZO2B892hbyKVQ-bAFVseSG1xZyrnsaq2GsQvCuDTLFqrUm4B2JDZdTTdB9bwTfwRIwMpBdR55q_IhIkwmRYJX6-1uLXPeee79xDz_Hc1JSGucPeeRv4tx8AqM7enh88nmbH5-Ib4WcdHqlac/s2700/BookCover_Shattered%20Book%203v3.jpg" style="clear: left; display: block; float: left; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifOvHo48v1nCrlGyjlTArOVu-c5l3ZZZ9UEOILqtRzZO2B892hbyKVQ-bAFVseSG1xZyrnsaq2GsQvCuDTLFqrUm4B2JDZdTTdB9bwTfwRIwMpBdR55q_IhIkwmRYJX6-1uLXPeee79xDz_Hc1JSGucPeeRv4tx8AqM7enh88nmbH5-Ib4WcdHqlac/s320/BookCover_Shattered%20Book%203v3.jpg" /></span></a></div></blockquote><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Title: Shattered</span><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">by Cassie Swindon</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Genre: Fantasy, romance<br /><br />Blurb:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <br />Darkness is gnawing at my soul. The shadows swallow me a little more each day. But someone needs to destroy Elana Elidi. And I may be the only one who can. There’s a spell to stop her from destroying the remaining Ordulls. But it requires a sacrifice from my true love. The problem is—who does my heart belong to—Jadox or Isaac?<br /><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Shattered-Linked-Trilogy-Book-3-ebook/dp/B09VCL4K5J/" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Grab your copy</span></b></a></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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Terrified of making any sudden movements, I crossed the room at a snail’s pace. Kyra patted the floor beside her without taking those obsidian eyes off me. Haunting, unnatural eyes. <br /><br />
Another shudder threatened to rip through me, but I held it back, using all my energy not to spook her. One wrong move might push the thing possessing her to lash out. As a child, I had heard Gemm tell a story about spirits, but it was only supposed to be a fairytale. <br /><br />
I gulped down what felt like a pile of stones and carefully sat beside her. The healing spell was at the tip of my tongue, but I didn’t want to scare her. Instead, I silently chanted Terra angakok. Terra angakok, again and again, praying to the Divinity above that it would save her from whatever monster bewitched her body. It didn’t work. Kyra stared at me like an empty shell. <br /><br />
My heart rammed chaotically against my chest. I needed help. Reinforcements. Where was fuckin’ Nilson when we actually needed him? Maybe if I distracted her, it’d break the stupor. Terror seized my soul, and I didn’t move a single muscle. What the Flames was I supposed to do? If I touched her, would she snap out of the trance? Had someone cursed her? Why were her eyes the color of death? Sweat dripped down my back, and time ceased to exist. <br /><br />
“Hallie wants me to buy a puppy.” She stroked my dog’s head again and again. The sweetness of her voice had an actual scent; it was like ice cream dipped in poison and spider webs. <br /><br />
“Kyra, Hallie died. She’s not here anymore. I think we should go to bed and —"<br /><br />
“No!” she bellowed. “I don’t have to go to sleep. I don’t have to choose one of you! I don’t have to save anyone.” <br /><br />
I clenched my fists into balls by my side, then released them. Clenched. Released. There was a fundamental wrongness in the air. Gemm had never taught me how to deal with dark Magik as a child. This wasn’t something I had ever trained for. It was time for a new approach. <br /><br />
“Kyra, it’s okay. I think you’re sleepwalking,” I pleaded, hearing the uncertainty in my voice. <br /><br />
She laughed, but the sound was foreign to my ears, veiled in jagged, harsh edges. “No, I’m awake, right, Hallie?” <br /><br />
If I knocked her unconscious and carried her inside, maybe Narelle or Caspian would have a solution. Or we could call Gemm. But there was no chance I’d leave her here alone to search for them. <br /><br />
“What if I die soon?” Kyra asked, her tone sweeter a scrumptious pie. <br /><br />
“What?” <br /><br />
Her gaze latched onto all my fears. That fraudulent smile returned, slithering up her face and claiming it. I had to stop this. Whatever controlled Kyra was taking another piece of her with every passing moment. <br /><br /><br /><br />
<b>About the Author:</b></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMnUCH_eiZO2uanXLR-Qi9UBMOZfKlxRfGsjpCDksgBBgQ9jr-fs45RSNgJK16edJRA3rNy2Oh778FQ0I1rbLbofcyX_F7omDQeU88_88HqaCVZyZp49c6E_3nJWGryZ00m7xcjylYeYyXk11su2k_c-uogXadc23ArF-HWAEfXoIGU1MsV8g8InIq/s1810/author%20image.jpg" style="clear: left; display: block; float: left; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1150" data-original-width="1810" height="127" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMnUCH_eiZO2uanXLR-Qi9UBMOZfKlxRfGsjpCDksgBBgQ9jr-fs45RSNgJK16edJRA3rNy2Oh778FQ0I1rbLbofcyX_F7omDQeU88_88HqaCVZyZp49c6E_3nJWGryZ00m7xcjylYeYyXk11su2k_c-uogXadc23ArF-HWAEfXoIGU1MsV8g8InIq/w200-h127/author%20image.jpg" width="200" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cassie Swindon isn’t only an Indie author of six fiction books, but she has also tackled a stranger for a pair of Michael Phelps’ personal goggles, cried when the Cubs won the World Series and chose where to move cross-country by the flip of a coin. If you’d like to learn more about how her cat caused a flood in her house, or maybe to buy a book or two of hers, then check out the social media accounts below. <br /><br /><br />
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</div>Cherie Colyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-8227140290588733692023-05-04T03:00:00.010-05:002023-06-09T16:02:33.194-05:00In honor of Throwback Thursday: Embrace <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjckMoqPoOKPtX8y5iETj5JSbqjK_OhCQNCNbBlsDFNXatzUA3kpfySyemfz6uyO0jtQOoO37FgDJdo0yHQseHWzBQ4paLip7DcQWFzA7nzTeLrFsXTFloHUxZHwdbNBS9FU75qbUw8_swW40Fp2cPrk_tz6ajEKZ_StfPPpPX_5Fr2IhedhW-7wvkf/s1200/FB%20Series%202020jpg.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjckMoqPoOKPtX8y5iETj5JSbqjK_OhCQNCNbBlsDFNXatzUA3kpfySyemfz6uyO0jtQOoO37FgDJdo0yHQseHWzBQ4paLip7DcQWFzA7nzTeLrFsXTFloHUxZHwdbNBS9FU75qbUw8_swW40Fp2cPrk_tz6ajEKZ_StfPPpPX_5Fr2IhedhW-7wvkf/w400-h209/FB%20Series%202020jpg.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Hi! And welcome to my blog. In honor of Throwback Thursday, I have an excerpt from my debut novel <i>EMBRACE. </i>This was my first book baby, the one that took me from aspiring author to published author. Madison Riley and her friends are still some of my favorite characters. The magic in this book inspires the magic in my later books. </p><p>Be sure to read to the end, I have exciting news!</p><p><br /></p><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: FoglihtenNo04; font-size: 16pt;">Peek between the pages</span></p><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: FoglihtenNo04; font-size: 32pt; vertical-align: -13pt;">I</span><span style="font-family: AGaramondPro; font-size: 11pt;">should have cared what I wore, but I couldn’t quite get there. I didn’t see any point in dressing up just to get knocked down. Now, if my best friend had said, </span><span style="font-family: AGaramondPro; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic;">Epic party and we’re going, </span><span style="font-family: AGaramondPro; font-size: 11pt;">I would have rushed upstairs and changed out </span><span style="font-family: AGaramondPro; font-size: 11pt;">of the cream tank top I’d rescued from the hamper that morning, and I would have put on my new jeans, the ones with the rhinestones on the pockets. But that’s not what Kaylee said.</span></p><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: AGaramondPro; font-size: 11pt;">“Your life’s about to change, and there’s nothing you can do about it.”</span></p><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: AGaramondPro; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic;">That’s </span><span style="font-family: AGaramondPro; font-size: 11pt;">what she’d blurted into the phone just after she had told me she’d be by in fifteen minutes to pick me up for the party at Wingaersheek Beach. She hadn’t said, </span><span style="font-family: AGaramondPro; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic;">I have a great surprise for you, </span><span style="font-family: AGaramondPro; font-size: 11pt;">or, </span><span style="font-family: AGaramondPro; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic;">You’ll never believe how happy you’re going to be. </span><span style="font-family: AGaramondPro; font-size: 11pt;">She hadn’t said anything to hint this change was good, and that bothered me.</span></p><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: AGaramondPro; font-size: 11pt;">For me, change meant major adjustments in my life. It meant learning to live without people I loved. Taking on responsibilities I wasn’t ready for. It meant even a tub of chocolate and peanut butter ice cream and all the lattes in the world wouldn’t make things better.</span></p><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: AGaramondPro; font-size: 11pt;">I called her back several times. She wasn’t answering. Whatever she had to tell me, it had to be bad or she would have told me over the phone.</span></p><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: FoglihtenNo04;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://books2read.com/u/38Rdpa" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Grab your copy!</span></a></div></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12931061-embrace" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: FoglihtenNo04;" target="_blank">Add to Goodreads</a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgvHE2KiiajPuNL_6yInk7T6ewH3lkE5NUu0nEFYqxyPkmz-OYmg-9mAc_BUR1K3bVvTkMJIHgPnnOTITcMdSPEVABxGO17IiTbl_AKMa3Cor9VQCpwGJmKOyiP_Tb5FIcTiFQFaRPFYKOkC6xbgIqQIPzzEbYBtinBw3Rhw_juIvLRITFqTUb-KeO/s2048/Embrace_Cover_newest_JPG.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1303" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgvHE2KiiajPuNL_6yInk7T6ewH3lkE5NUu0nEFYqxyPkmz-OYmg-9mAc_BUR1K3bVvTkMJIHgPnnOTITcMdSPEVABxGO17IiTbl_AKMa3Cor9VQCpwGJmKOyiP_Tb5FIcTiFQFaRPFYKOkC6xbgIqQIPzzEbYBtinBw3Rhw_juIvLRITFqTUb-KeO/w127-h200/Embrace_Cover_newest_JPG.jpg" width="127" /></a></div>EMBRACE, Book 1</div><div>Genre: YA Paranormal Romance/Thriller<br /><div><br /></div><div>Blurb:<br />Madison is familiar enough with change, and she hates everything about it. Change took her long-term boyfriend away from her. It caused one of her friends to suddenly hate her. It’s responsible for the death of a local along with a host of other mysterious happenings. But when Madison meets a hot new guy, she thinks her luck is about to improve.<br /><br />Madison is instantly drawn to the handsome and intriguing Isaac Addington. She quickly realizes he’s a guy harboring a secret, but she’s willing to risk the unknown to be with him.<br /><br />Her world really spins out of control, however, when her best friend becomes delusional, seeing things that aren’t there and desperately trying to escape their evil. When the doctors can’t find the answers, Madison seeks her own.<br /><br />Nothing can prepare her for what she is about to discover.<br />Dangerous, intoxicating, and darkly romantic, Embrace is a thriller that will leave you spellbound.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~~~</div><div><br /></div><div><br />I have a special thank you coming soon to my Book Insiders. <a href="https://cheriecolyer.com" target="_blank">Join my mailing list</a>, and you'll receive it too!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>QOTD: Do you believe in magic?</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div></div>Cherie Colyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.com2