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Labor Day 2014
Are you looking forward to Labor day? Are you doing any special? Need anything to do with Labor day. Well Amazon is having a Sale for Labor Day. Need something for the day. Maybe something for school. There are new books out for the holiday. Looking or searching for some good books or just surfing to see if they got. Well be my guess check it out. They are selling different types of things for you on the site, Electronics, Books, Tv’s, Audio, Music, so much more. Labor Day Promotions
They are selling books with the name Labor Day. They seem to be buying different kinds of them. they come in different categories. Military, World war II, Woman Fiction, Art History. They even got so in Physical books, Kindle, Audio CD, Paperback. Want to take look. Just Click Labor Day Books
You can find all the Labor Day Deals. They will show you them. What would you decide to get? I know I would take a look if I was look deciding to buy a book. I like to find thing to be a deal. This includes for outdoors. You never know. so take a look and see what they offer. Happy Labor Day.
What Reading Apps do you use?
Welcome to my first ever mini series called Reading Apps. This is the first installment. What Reading apps do you use. I was just wondering about something. What book related apps have you used to read books, reviews and other things? I have use several different ways to read my books. One of the ways is by using apps that are available out there to read them. I read by using an e-reader, Physical bocks. Soon to be added would be audiobooks. Did you ever use an app for your computer or table or phone to read books or review books? Lots of them are out there. Tell me what ways do you use them or any of them? Did you know you can read anywhere and even check out Reviews just about anywhere.
Products I use to read books. I will list them for you and see how I read and where I use them.
- E-Readers: I use this almost regularly. I even use them when I am on vacation and trips.
- Computers /Laptops : I really do not use this for reading books. I only used this away twice.
- Tablets: You can read your books and e-books on here and so much more.
- Mobile Phones: I barely use this option to read.
I would suggest that you my like reading a book with out having to carry a lot of books. Well this may be your answer to think about getting a e-reader product. This may also be the best way if you are thinking about being on a trip or going on vacation. I would recommend that you may want to pick up a e-reader or at least searching for one. Check out here
You like reading about books on computer. Well now you can. You can know read books on your computer. All you need to do is download the app for you to read your e-book or book that you want to read. These apps are free of charge to download. Click to download
Tablets are simple to e-readers and Computers. These are great for reading books and also be able to use for work if you needs to be. It also good for children to learn on as well with it allows apps to be downloaded. It may also be a good idea for readers as well. When to take a look or search for one. Check out it here
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What Type of Reading App do you Use?
Amazon.com – Read eBooks using the FREE Kindle Reading App on Most Devices
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Interviews Around the World with Roselyn Jewell
Today at Interview Around the Globe we have another Author Interview. If you decide that you want to contact her. Their information is in the post.
Welcome to our ninth author. Lets just right into it. First let introduce our Author.
Welcome to “Interviews Around the Globe” with our newest author Roselyn Jewell. Welcome Brenda. Come and Meet Roselyn Jewell and then I will jump into the Interview.
You can Contact Roselyn Jewell at these sites:
Websites: http:/roselynjewell.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jewellromance
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jewellromance Linkin: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/roselyn-jewell/98/813/201 Google: google.com/+RoselynJewell Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/32771749-roselyn-jewel Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Roselyn-Jewell/e/B00LGV9WO2/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1
Describe your *Latest/Recent* book in 20 Words or Less?
Coffee, Love, and Other Stimulants – Kate is searching for love, without seeing what’s right in front of her.
Where or how did you come up with the idea for your story (in this book)?
I actually have what I think is a pretty unique process that helps me to get ideas for my books. I have written down 100 or so different plot points, ideas for character personalities, settings, and things like that. They’re a mix between things I like to see or think would be fun to write about, and things that have been used in some of my favorite romance novels. So when I want to write a new book, I will pick 5-10 of them out of a hat and challenge myself to write a story that incorporates all of those things. It makes the writing difficult and exciting but also really fun! So that’s how I came up with the ideas for this book and a lot of my others.
How important are names to you in your book(s)? Do you choose the names based on liking the way it sounds or the meaning? Do you have any name choosing resources you that you?
I’d say a good bit of names are either names that I’ve always liked when I’ve heard them, or names of people in my family or friends or people that I’ve known at some point in my life. Actually right now I have a Kickstarter campaign going and some of the rewards are using backers’ names in upcoming books, and that’s something I intend to continue to offer readers in the future as well.
Which of your characters (in this book) is your favorite and Why?
Hands down, Samantha aka Sam is my favorite. She encompasses a lot of the qualities that I’d love to have. She’s my first lesbian character, but she won’t be the last. Anyway, she’s so sure of who she is and couldn’t care less one way or the other what people think about it. I admire that and it’s a quality I’d love to have. I tend to think too much about what people think. She’s also a great and loyal friend, which is a great quality in anyone. Was there a certain scene *in this book* that was harder for you to write than others?
Was there a certain scene *in this book* that was harder for you to write than others?
Yes, I don’t want to give too much away, but there was a scene where the main character had broken up with the guy she’d been dating and he didn’t like it and became abusive with her. I’m not going to say more than that, but that was definitely hard to write for multiple reasons.
If you could cast your characters in the Hollywood adaptation of your book, who would play your characters?
Wow, that’s a hard question! Well I think I’d choose Jennifer Lawrence to play Kate. She’s a great actress, is wildly popular right now, and does an awesome job of portraying emotional stuff. For Todd, I’d say maybe Christian Bale. But really, if Hollywood wanted to make a movie out of any of my books, I’d be more than thrilled with whoever they chose I’m sure!
What was your favorite part to write and why?
My favorite part is writing the resolution scenes. The ones where the characters have found love or solved the mystery or met their goal, those real feel-good moments, where everything is right in their life in that moment. That’s always fun because I feel like I experience all of those emotions along with them.
Just as your books inspire authors, what authors have inspired you to write?
“That’s a hard question too because there are SO many great authors out there! Some of my favs are Janet Evanovich, Mecredes Lackey, Tanya Huff, and Illonia Andrews.
If I wasn’t a writer, I’d probably be, well a stay at home mom and wife is very important. But I think I’d also make a good psychologist.
Advice for other aspiring authors would simply be to go for it. Finishing an entire book is the first step. A lot of people start and never even finish, so if you get that far, you’re already on the right track! Also never give up and never let anyone make you feel like you’re anything less than awesome.
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Do you read your reviews? Do you respond to them, good or bad? Do you have any advice on how to deal with the bad?
Absolutely! What kind of an author or professional in general would I be if I didn’t? I read every single review and yes I respond one way or the other. Hey, we’re all humans with free will and everyone has their own opinions and are entitled to them. As an author, I don’t take it personally if I get a bad review. It’s not that person’s cup of tea and that’s fine! Constructive criticism is always good too and I absolutely take it to heart and try to implement changes accordingly.
What are you working on now? What is your next project?
I’m actually really excited about a book that will be coming out within the next few weeks, called Degrees of Separation. Thus far, I’ve done almost exclusively romance, with one book that was equal romance/mystery. But this new book is more like 60% thriller, 40% romance. I had a lot of fun writing it and I have very high hopes for it! Again I don’t want to give too much away but it features a plot to assassinate the president and a secret government organization. I had so much fun writing this one and hope the readers will have just as much fun reading it!
Bonus Question: Characters often find themselves in situations they aren’t sure they can get themselves out of. When was the last time you found yourself in a situation that was hard to get out of and what did you do?
Every time I’m in a situation like that, I tend to make a very drastic change in my life. Drastic changes in locations and situations are normal for me; one of the things that let me put my whole being into very different scenarios. I grew up moving around the country and have had the privilege of seeing the beauty of every environment in the US, which is an amazing experience. I have learned that such changes always lead to new opportunities, no matter how hard things can be. I don’t really specifically remember the last time, thankfully I think it was many years ago, but I’d say I handled it by making a big change to my surroundings or the people I was associating with at the time.
Thank you for taking part. I would like to thank Roselyn for coming by Interviews Around the Globe.
Bittersweet
Book Title: Bittersweet
Author: Miranda Beverly-Whittemore
Author Info:
Publisher: Crown Publishing
Publish date: May 13, 2014
Disclaimer: “I received this book for free from Blogging for Books for this review.”
Genres: Adult Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Gothic, Woman Fiction,
Description: On scholarship at a prestigious East Coast college, ordinary Mabel Dagmar is surprised to befriend her roommate, the beautiful, wild, blue-blooded Genevra Winslow. Ev invites Mabel to spend the summer at Bittersweet, her cottage on the Vermont estate where her family has been holding court for more than a century; it’s the kind of place where children twirl sparklers across the lawn during cocktail hour. Mabel falls in love with midnight skinny-dipping, the wet dog smell that lingers near the yachts, and the moneyed laughter that carries across the still lake while fireworks burst overhead. Before she knows it, she has everything she’s ever wanted: friendship, a boyfriend, access to wealth, and, most of all, for the first time in her life, the sense that she belongs.
But as Mabel becomes an insider, a terrible discovery leads to shocking violence and reveals what the Winslows may have done to keep their power intact – and what they might do to anyone who threatens them. Mabel must choose: either expose the ugliness surrounding her and face expulsion from paradise, or keep the family’s dark secrets and make Ev’s world her own.
My Thoughts: If you are looking for a mystery and secrets, you have come to the right place for you get a lots of that and history about the place. Though this book It start out in college and it really get more and to where you want to find out more. The family clan Winslows. There a all kind to find out.
Things you will find out about Mabel Dagmar. Mabel want to be friends with her roommate and be a part of her. She find so family secrets that snows about and some Murders to go along with. You will not want to put this book down for you will find that their two boys that are part of the clan and when they do. you either be surprise or shocked or even just wanted to know more,
g There is just so many things and if you like to head summers or history in cottages and for you may want to read it. I though the author had me guessing wanting to read more and I was stuck with this book in hand for a whole day reading it and I really did not want to put it down.
An Amish Miracle
Book Title: An Amish Miracle
Author: Beth Wiseman, Ruth Reid, Mary Ellis
Genres: Christian Fiction, Amish, Romance
Disclaimer: I received e-book from netgalley for an honesty Review.
Series: Amish Miracle
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Pub date: December 3, 2013
Description: Always Beautiful by Beth Wiseman
Becky Byler is eighteen and overweight. She is overwhelmed by the embarrassment she feels when comparing herself to other girls her age. Having lost all hope, she considers taking her own life. As she stands before rushing water, unable to swim, Becky begs God for a miracle. In just several months, Becky sees her prayers answered as food and temptation lose their hold over her. She s finally pleased with how she looks, but does she like the person she has become? And has the man she has dreamed of been right beside her all along, loving her exactly as she is?
Always His Providence by Ruth Reid
Widow Rosa Hostetler has one month to pay her delinquent taxes before the county auctions her farm. She s prepared to sell whatever is necessary to pay the lien, but she isn’t willing to request money from the community s widow fund. She s embarrassed and refuses to admit she needs help. Rosa depends on income from selling eggs, but when that income is threatened, only a miracle can help Rosa accept the kindness of a neighbor.
Always in My Heart by Mary Ellis
Hope Bowman believes God is punishing her for giving up her firstborn son when she was a teenager. She s hidden this secret from her husband, who is thankful for their daughters but longs for a son. Hope prays desperately, but the son God sends her isn’t a new baby but the fifteen-year-old boy she gave up years ago.
My Thoughts: Always Beautiful I wonderful story about how to deal with someone that overweight and the it does not matter what you look like on the outside of the body but what matter is how you act on the inside. Though she ask god for help. She get her wish or not. Doe she find love just being herself. She does not know what to do or change herself to get all she wants and dreams. Will she like herself or not?
Rosa has a hard time accepting help from her community. Will she survive or will she love everything she owns? She does not want to be a widow or take from it. She sells eggs but will that be enough. Friends and Neighbors want to help but she refuses their help for she seem scared. When really happens to threaten her only way of income will she then ask for help? You will need to read to find out.
Always in my heart is sweet loving story. Hope thinks that she is being punished for giving up her son. She yet to tell her husband and daughter about her secret. They love there daughter. But she longs for a son with husband. She ask god to help. Soon she get surprise visit from someone that she so wanted. Thing get to a point that she wants to adopt him. Her husband and her need to do some things and you should read it to find out how it ends.
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Caputured by Love
Book Title: Captured by Love
Author: Jody Hedlund
Genres: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Woman Fiction, War,
Series: Michigan Brides #3
Disclaimer: I received this book from Bethany House for an honesty Review.
Description: It is 1814 and the British have taken hold of Mackinac Island and its fort, forcing American residents to swear an oath of loyalty to the British crown in order to retain their land. Pierre Durant is a voyageur–a fur trader who left his family home to find freedom and adventure. He’s been gone five years and when he returns, his family’s farm is at the mercy of the British invaders.
Torn between the life he’s grown used to and guilt over leaving his brother and mother, he’s drawn back into the loyalist fight against the British–and into a relationship with Angelique Mackenzie, a beautiful local girl who’s been befriended by the daughter of the British commander. As tensions mount and the threat of violence increases, both Angelique and Pierre must decide where their loyalties rest, how far they will go to find freedom, and how much they will risk to find love.
Publisher: Bethany House
Publish date: July 1, 2014
My Thoughts: Wonderful story about how life was kind of dealt with at that time. This story tell about the battle of 1812. There a lovely story about two people and their love. They have a few thing to go though. Their tail and error and you do learn about the fur trading and much more. It is really cool and fun way to see how the battle of 1812.There adventures in the book as well. It a book with leaves you wanting more. I so really would love to have read the other two books in series. I tend to do so at some point. Love history well this a book for you. Love American history this is a book for you as well. It has Romance in it as well. It’s a great book all around.
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