AMETHYST, THE SHALLOWS by Kellye Abernathy – New Release Book Blitz

AMETHYST, THE SHALLOWS
The Companion Novel to
The Aquamarine Surfboard
By KELLYE ABERNATHY
Young Adult / Magical Realism / Coming of Age
Publisher: Atmosphere Press
Pages: 296 pages
Publication Date: February 6, 2024
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“This is a night for being brave.”

In the aftermath of a devastating sickness that shatters their close-knit beach town, six lonely kids are drawn together during the unpredictable autumn equinox. Among them are fourteen-year-old Lorelei, who yearns to be an oceanographer, and her peculiar younger brother, Tad, who possesses an otherworldly curiosity.

When Lorelei has a strange and almost deadly encounter in a sea cave, her loyal boyfriend, Casey, cannot reconcile her fantastical experience with the rational world. Condi, Lorelei’s best friend, understands ocean magic but isn’t free to share what she knows. Kait, a girl from Ireland, regrets her impulsive move to America-all because of an odd occurrence involving her deceased boyfriend’s lost surfboard. When tides turn and the moon shifts, Isaac, the new kid in town who despises the ocean, is forced to face the truth-a profound and powerful magic lives in the deep.

Guided by a wise surf master, mystical old women known as the Beachlings, and an open-hearted grandmother, six kids embark on transformative adventures that challenge their beliefs about possibilities and the intense nature of love.

Amethyst, The Shallows is the brand-new companion novel

to The Aquamarine Surfboard.

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PRAISE FOR AMETHYST, THE SHALLOWS “Amethyst, The Shallows‘ sensitive and potent prose stirs the reader, leaving a lasting impression. Although this novel is the second installment in a series, it stands strong independently, welcoming newcomers and returning readers alike.” —Literary Titan

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Kellye Abernathy’s passions are writing and serving trauma survivors as a yoga teacher and practical life skills advocate. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary English Education from the University of Kansas. Her home is in land-locked Plano, Texas—where she’s dreaming of her next trip to the sea!
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TO RESCUE A WITCH by Lisa A. Traugott – Cover Reveal Book Blitz

TO RESCUE A WITCH
By LISA A. TRAUGOTT
Historical Fiction / Action & Adventure / Fantasy
Coming March 1, 2024
Preorder here: Amazon
It’s 1739. An abused girl accused of witchcraft must be defended by a man married to an actual witch.
William MacLeod, a fierce Scottish lawyer with a kind heart, takes on a daunting task—rescue young Annaliese from the clutches of her tormentors in the untamed wilds of Virginia colony and deliver her safely to her aristocratic father in London. But lurking in the shadows are enemies eager to expose MacLeod’s own wife, Fiona, as a witch with a dark secret.
Their perilous journey takes an unexpected turn when their ship wrecks, and Annaliese’s haunting nightmares and unexplained “Devil marks” trigger suspicion among the crew. Tension peaks when MacLeod must become Annaliese’s unwavering protector in a witch trial, where Fiona’s clairvoyance and a murder are unveiled.
To Rescue a Witch navigates themes of betrayal and redemption, in a spellbinding narrative that blends history, magic, and the unyielding resilience of the human spirit.
Now available for preorder.

Lisa A. Traugott is an award-winning author and World Championship public speaker semifinalist — who also spoke five lines on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She lives in Austin with her husband, two kids, and English bulldog, Bruno.

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PORTER & MIDGE: PAWS AND PLAYTIME – Book Blitz and Giveaway

PORTER & MIDGE:
PAWS AND PLAYTIME
by
Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada
Children’s Picture Book / Pet Care / Dog Training
Series: Porter and Midge series
Publisher: Raise the Woof Press LLC
Page Count: 32 pages
Publication date: December 12, 2023
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Discover the enchanting world of Porter and Midge: Paws and Playtime – a rhyming children’s book that follows the heartwarming bond between two furry friends, Mastiff Porter and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Midge, and their devoted companions, CJ and Lora.
On a sunny day, CJ’s thoughtful idea sets the stage for a joyful exploration of new ways to make Porter and Midge’s days even brighter.
Through rhythmic verses, follow their journey as they uncover imaginative games, canine enrichment activities, and thrilling dog sports, all while strengthening their unbreakable connection.

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Giselle Nevada has owned several mastiffs, acquired both from reputable breeders and via rescue. Fostering rescued mastiffs and helping them work through their issues led to a keen interest in socialization as a means of preventing future issues. She loves working with her dogs and has dabbled in carting, conformation, agility, rally, trick dog, nose work, and many other canine sports. Her puppy Porter is a testament to early socialization – he has achieved many performance dog titles and has done commercial work. He also has a role in a movie called Match Me If You Can directed by Marian Yeager.
Jennie Chen is a homesick Austinite who founded Keep Austin Dog Friendly. Over the last 20 years, Jennie has owned Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs and Lowchen. She has earned numerous titles in conformation, competitive obedience, rally, herding, animal assisted therapy, and more. She is passionate about the relationship people build with their beloved canines, and she has been an advocate for people living with disabilities who need a service dog to live independently. She is active in various dog clubs and can be seen on AKC.TV from time to time.

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SEXY PUCKING POLAR BEAR by Jenny Fenshaw – Featured Debut

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Sexy Pucking Polar Bear

JENNY FENSHAW

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What do you get when a hot-as-puck hockey-playing polar bear shifter and a sexy cougar shifter elementary school teacher with a frozen heart decide to fake date? A mess.

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As the first captain of the Atlantic City Devil Birds in the newly formed Paranormal Hockey League, my goal is simple: don’t screw up. Oh, play my best and save up money for the future, too. When my career is over, I plan to take my polar bear shifter self back to Canada, resume my teaching career, find a wife, and have some kids. Not on my to-do list—fall for a sexy cougar shifter who just happens to be my coach’s little sister.

Kendall

I’m fine being single and living my best life here in New Jersey. I have my family and my students. What else do I need? My very brief and disastrous marriage to my sociopathic squirrel-shifter college sweetheart is all the proof I need that I am better off unattached. My family and friends keep trying to fix me up with any guy they find and lately, their focus is on the handsome new captain of my brother’s hockey team.

We decide to play along and fake a relationship to stop the matchmaking. But fake dating soon turns into fake dating with benefits and genuine feelings. Our dreams and goals are taking us in different directions. Can we compromise to make what is supposed to be fake blossom into something real?

Sexy Pucking Polar Bear is a shifter hockey rom-com full of humor, heart, and heat. If you want to laugh, sigh, and swoon, not necessarily in that order, with funny, sexy shifters, this is the book for you!

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ABOUT JENNY

JF-logo-blue-tag-100Jenny Fenshaw is a funny, goofy, and creative author of contemporary paranormal romantic comedies who loves daydreaming about ordinary events, making them ridiculous, and including them in her stories. A native of southern New Jersey, Jenny loves to set her stories in the area she knows so well. From the Atlantic City Boardwalk to the Pine Barrens, her stories are a love letter to her hometown just as much as they are the love story of her characters.

When she’s not writing, Jenny enjoys watching ice hockey (for research!) and reruns of Murder, She Wrote. She has been married to her cinnamon roll of a husband for thirty years and has a grown son who has the best adventures.

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PAINT THE STARS BRIGHT by R.G. Gallardo – Featured New Release

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Paint the Stars Bright

R.G. GALLARDO

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Depressed, desperate, and divorced, Jansen Aquino moves back to California from Colorado to seek the company and wisdom of three men: his aloof father, his carefree brother, and an eccentric therapist.

When you fall down hard, how do you get up and reclaim your life and perhaps get another shot at happiness? Jansen, haunted by his misfortune and failures, is on a personal quest to find out.

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Three Major Truths About Life:

  1. Life is full of adversities and opportunities.
  2. It is always good to move forward.
  3. It is always good to change for the better.

Paint the Stars Bright is an inspirational fiction and self-improvement book about facing crises with courage. Explore the pages and learn how to deal with adversities by turning them into opportunities.

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RG GallardoR.G. Gallardo studied B.S. Psychology at Colegio de San Juan de Letran in Manila, Philippines. He dedicated eight years to social work and counseling in Southern California and South West Iowa in the US.

He splits his time between the US and the Philippines, exploring writing and photography and doing talks and consultations.

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THE RELUCTANT FIANCÉE by Liz Durano – Featured New Release

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The Reluctant Fiancée

LIZ DURANO

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After abruptly calling off her wedding to her Silicon Valley business partner, tech executive Summer Avila stumbles upon a long-forgotten reservation for a rustic cabin nestled in the snowy mountains and decides to take it, even if it means she’ll be alone on Christmas Eve.

But her plans take an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with rugged mountain guide and lodge manager Forrest Peters who invites her to join him and his family for Christmas Eve dinner. His world of family values and nature is just the distraction she needs, a stark contrast to the tech-driven world Summer’s used to yet no longer makes her happy.

For Forrest, Summer’s arrival stirs up emotions he’s long buried, forcing him to confront his fears of opening up his heart, even if it’s to someone who doesn’t belong in his world.

But just when Summer’s ready to explore the possibilities of life at the lodge, a threat to her position in her company forces her to focus on protecting her life’s work and legacy. 

Will she return to her planned, predictable life in the boardroom or will she dare to embrace the uncertainties of new love in the backwoods? And can Forrest let go of his guarded past to take a chance on a future with someone so different, yet so right?

The Reluctant Fiancée is a sweet holiday romance and is the second book in the Holiday Engagement series that began with The Replacement Fiancé. 

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The Replacement Fiancé: A Sweet Holiday Romance
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liz_duranoLiz’s first attempt at writing her stories almost got her kicked out of middle school due to NSFW content if not for agreeing to the principal’s suggestion that she channel her angst into Poetry Club instead. Now Poetry Club wasn’t as cool as Drama Club but a deal was a deal and Sister Jerri never told her parents about her NSFW stories either.

These days, Liz writes women’s fiction and romance that’s been described as earthy and hard-won. Her books, which range from sweet to steamy romances, portray relationships that are emotional and sometimes angsty but always with a happily-ever-after. And this time, no one’s kicking her out for writing them.

You can learn more about her books by signing up for her newsletter at lizduranobooks.com/subscribe.

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MAGNOLIA BLUFF CRIME CHRONICLES – Series Book Blog Tour: Spotlight & Giveaway

THE MAGNOLIA BLUFF
CRIME CHRONICLES
Seasons 1 & 2 by
The Underground Authors
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Each stand-alone book in this multi-author crime novel series is set in the fictitious, beautiful little Texas Hill Country town of Magnolia Bluff. Each author writes in their preferred sub-genre to allow readers to experience humor, dark dilemmas, suspense, romance, thrills, and spills — told through good storytelling that will keep readers awake past their bedtime, trying to find out whodunit.

Season three of The Magnolia Bluff Crime Chronicles begins in January 2024. Stay tuned.

Only the Good Die Young
by
Cindy Davis

Cozy Mystery / Paranormal / Spiritual
April 18, 2023
381 pages

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The entire Doyle clan is celebrating Easter at Old Man Thompson’s barn. Though Bliss isn’t blood-related, they insist she be a part, which kind-a makes sense since months ago she uncovered the murderer of patriarch Merrick Doyle, who now resides, in spirit, in the general store.

The barn walls vibrate with the beat from the popular band Loco-Motion. Suddenly, the lead singer lights up like fireworks on the Fourth of July. Nina Warren has been electrocuted, and things look bad for the family. After all, except for Bliss, Diablo the toucan, and the band members, the only attendees are blood-related. This puts a giant snarl in the investigation.

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Only The Good Die Young Cindy DavisCindy Davis hails originally from the Northeast, but now calls Florida her permanent home. She is an avid reader, gardener, editor, author, psychic, and an awesome wife.

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COURTING MISS EMMA by Linda Broday – Book Blog Tour: Review and Giveaway

COURTING MISS EMMA
The Hangman’s Daughters, Book 2
by
Linda Broday
Western / Wholesome / Sweet Romance / Historical Fiction
Publisher: Severn House
Date of Publication: November 7, 2023
Number of Pages: 203 pages
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Texas, 1868. Emma Taggart has finally found a place to belong – setting up Heaven’s Door orphanage with her sister Maura was a new beginning for her – and one she will do anything to protect.
When guarded ex-army man Stone Landry buys the neighboring land and moves in – camels and all – Emma’s world changes forever. He is an infuriating man who instantly gets under her skin – in ways she never dreamed possible, and despite herself, Emma starts to wonder if, just maybe, he is man enough to take on a Hangman’s daughter . . . But their newfound connection is quickly tested by violent night raids, kidnappings, and underhand tricks by powerful rancher Zeke Parker, who is intent on running them out of town and taking the land he deems to be his. Can Emma find enough courage to trust in Stone to give her the life, the family, she’s always dreamed of?

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It’s no wonder Linda Broday is my go-to author for Historical Western Romance. She delivers an immensely entertaining read every time. Every. Single. Time. Courting Miss Emma, the second book of her The Hangman’s Daughters series continues Ms. Broday’s long list of excellent books with memorable lead characters, heart-in-your-throat action, unpredictable storylines, despicable villains, and a motley crew of support characters that include children and animals (camels in Texas!). Most importantly, there’s humor to balance all the angst and violence inherent to the subgenre. And, of course, a sweet, wholesome romance.
Life was fleeting at best and a woman had to grab every moment. Emma wanted no regrets when her time came.”
Miss Emma Taggart has to be one of my favorite Linda Broday heroines ever. Not only is she intrepid, caring, capable, and resourceful, but she is also incredibly funny. Her internal musings about possible epitaphs are either poignant or downright hilarious. Morbid perhaps but admirable nevertheless considering a lot of people want her dead just for being the hangman’s daughter. I love that she saves herself from danger and defends her found family with all her might. A true heroine in every sense of the word.
Life doesn’t play fair sometimes … We have to make the best we can of what we’re dealt.”
Stone Landry is a great match for Emma. They have fantastic chemistry and have heavy daddy issues in common. Stone’s character arc is probably the most compelling in this story. From getting pissy about orphans trespassing on his property to becoming a father figure to an abused child. His reflections on being a soldier make this book a fitting read for Veteran’s Day.
She held on to hope despite the odds.”
Another aspect of Linda Broday’s writing I love is the way it transports me to the time and place of her novels. Maybe not the exact time as she herself confessed in the author’s note but certainly in the general vicinity. Incorporating elements like the camels, the canon, the concept of land grabbing, and the presence of the Chili Queens into the story goes a long way toward effectively bringing the setting to life.
She wanted to be someone’s whole world, not just a little piece of it.”
The introduction of a third hangman’s daughter and a tattooed stranger wandering into the orphanage ensures the continuation of this wonderful series and I am super happy about that. I hope I’ll get a chance to read that story in advance as I had both Winning Maura’s Heart and Courting Miss Emma thanks to the publisher and Lone Star Lit.
4 Four-half-stars
I’m a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of western romance novels and short stories. Watching TV westerns during my youth fed my love of cowboys and the old West and they still do. On a still day, I can often hear the voices of American Indians, Comancheros, and early cowboys whispering in the breeze here on the high West Texas plains. We refer to this land as “cowboy” country and men here still ride the range just as cowboys of old. My stories focus on family life and almost all have children.
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GOOD TALK … GOOD TALK by Ginny Andrews – Book Blog Tour: Author Interview and Giveaway

GOOD TALK . . . GOOD TALK
by
Ginny Andrews
Nonfiction / Humor / Comedy / Essays
Publisher: Ginny Andrews Comedy, LLC
Date of Publication: October 5, 2023
Number of Pages: 171 pages
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Raise your hand if you have ever run into a mannequin in a store and apologized. Continue to keep your hand raised if you want to pre-write thank you notes to those whom you anticipate attending your funeral because you suffer from chronic “way too nice” syndrome. Keep it up high if you have ever farted in church or yoga class. Man, my arm is getting tired!
Most people are awkward during the middle school years, grow out of it, and blossom into mature, well-functioning human beings…I’m still waiting for this to happen. Awkwardness is my hidden talent, although most who know me would tell you it isn’t hidden—it’s written on my forehead. My daily life is filled with epic failures. Sometimes I feel like I’m one big malfunction! As I have gotten older, I just try to embrace it.
After you read this collection of essays, hopefully you will be able to accept your imperfections too! Nope, probably not because I’m still not there! However, maybe my comedy will stick with you like that hemorrhoid you can’t seem to get rid of, like ever—Good Talk. . .Good Talk.

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PRAISE FOR GOOD TALK . . . GOOD TALK:

“Reading Ginny Andrews’s Good Talk. . .Good Talk is a lot like hanging out with that girlfriend that invariably makes you laugh until you cry.” —Lauren Cassel Brownell, author of Zen and the Art of Housekeeping and Dying to Donate

“Good Talk. . .Good Talk is a laugh out loud winner, filled with quirky stories reminiscent of Patrick McManus.” —J. Andersen, author of The Breeding Tree, The Gene Rift, and Legacy’s Impact

“Anyone with anxiety will totally relate to Ginny Andrews’ humorous tales of the struggle of day-to-day life in today’s world.” —John A.B., Amazon Reviewer

Ginny Andrews is a former high school teacher and coach, who is now an aspiring comedian, speaker, and writer. She would greatly appreciate it if you purchased her book! Door Dash, dog-sitting, used car sales, lawn mowing, and selling random items found in her house aren’t high-paying gigs!
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Interview with Ginny Andrews

How has being a Texan influenced your writing?

Growing up in West Texas absolutely shaped my writing. I have stories in my book about how you can’t apply lip balm and walk outside in West Texas on a dusty day!

Why did you choose to write in your field?

My life seems to be a walking comedy act, so it just seemed natural!

What kind(s) of writing do you do?

Comedy, essays, blogs, social media comedy posts. I just try to cheer people up each day because I know life can be stressful.

How does your book relate to your faith?

I am a Christian and a comedian, but I wouldn’t consider myself to be a Christian comedian. There are chapters in my book titled, “Church Camp,” and “Jesus Take the Wheel.” My faith is a big part of who I am—I try to take a comedic approach to it.

What was the hardest part of writing this book?

Comedy is hard. There is a fine line between making people laugh and offending. It is hard to appeal to all ages, generations, and genders. What would make individuals in their 60s and 70s laugh might not appeal to the 20s-40s generation. What would appeal to the younger generation might offend the older. So, trying to find a comedy style that pleases all is hard. I did my best to achieve this goal with Good Talk…Good Talk and I hope to find this balance even more in my future books.

What did you enjoy most about writing this book?

The idea of bringing joy to people as they read. That is the goal of my comedy whether it is through books, standup, social media posts…I just want to be a bright spot in someone’s day!

Are you a full-time or part-time writer?  How does that affect your writing?

I teach high school during the day and write at night and on the weekends. My day job gives me plenty of material for my writing and comedy shows! 😊

What is something you want to accomplish before you die?

If I could have my own comedy show, or open for a big headliner, even if I only get 10-15 minutes on stage (that is golden for me), or get my books (I have three total to write) picked up by a big publishing house, or get to tour as a motivational speaker and sell my books…all of those things would be amazing. Or maybe make enough money through my writing to not have to work a second job while teaching and get a new car that isn’t ten years old with squeaky brakes!

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