Tuesday, January 29, 2013

(Blog Tour) Attributes of Mastery by Blanca Beyar



Blanca, who is known as Lavayna to her students, has been a vessel for healing for over 11 years. Her passion for spirituality began when she was intrigued by a talk-show that was discussing angelic communications. Curious to see what would happen, Blanca attempted to communicate with her angel and to her utter surprise, succeeded. This was the beginning of a life-long mission and purpose for Blanca to be of divine service. 

In her quest to assist humanity in their healing process, Blanca has composed and self-published six   titles: “The Path That Leads the Way,”“The Path to Self-Realization,” “Mastering the Language of the Universe,” “Goddess Mother Speaks,” “The Little Book of Life,” “Love...The Only Reason,” which hit #1 in Amazon.com best new Releases.    

Throughout her spiritual mission, Blanca has mentored and attuned over 100 students in the art of Reiki healing Today, she has devoted students of the Spiritual Path around the world. Through her books, website and newsletters, she continually inspires humanity to expand their spiritual potential. 

Throughout her years of teaching and mentoring, Blanca has used many of her life’s experiences to inspire and assist countless of individuals to abandon the role of “victimization” and instead, to embrace the experiences as gifts of growth. For the first time, in her greatest composition yet, “Attributes of Mastery,” Blanca boldly shares many of her traumatic life experiences and teaches readers how to persevere against all odds with grace and spiritual mastery. 

In addition to offering her books and mentoring, Blanca is also a gifted Empath and Medium. She has presently limited her private practice in order to focus on reaching the masses with her workshops and book events. 





Book Genre: Mind/Body/Spirit 

Buy: Anyi Books | Amazon


For ages, Masters of spirituality have been teaching the simple principles of living and of being.

In our modern time, it has become increasingly difficult to implement the teachings to our everyday lives. Attributes of Mastery is a revised interpretation of specific states of being that can lead us to walk and to experience the wisdom and bliss that sages and gurus have been teaching and inspiring us to follow.

Blanca Beyar, a modern time Guru and healer, intimately shares her own initiations of struggle and perseverance as she walked the journey to spiritual freedom and how the attributes of mastery created a foundation for her life’s purpose. Discover the attributes that will provide the keys to your own unique Mastery!


Excerpts:
Love has no boundaries or barriers. Love has no exceptions or limitations. The energy of Love is what sustains this existence in place because no matter how much we feed opposing energies, as a collective humanity, we all experience and express love, whether consciously or subconsciously. No matter how disturbed our lives may be or the world around us, there is not one day that goes by that we do not experience and express love! It must be so, for, this is the true essence of what we are made of.

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Becoming a master of spirituality does not require of us to deny our feelings and to make believe that everything is OK when it is not. Being in alignment with our spiritual truth does not mean that we have to become martyrs of circumstances and that we must allow others to step all over us and to take it without an ounce of emotional stir or spark. What it does mean is that we should begin to honor what we are feeling and acknowledge when something is not feeling good and have the courage to look at the situation head on.



Giveaway – One Signed Copy of Attributes of Mastery at the end of the tour.a Rafflecopter giveaway

Monday, January 28, 2013

Dark Expectations Tour with Janiera Eldridge



Author BioJaniera enjoys feeding her book addiction when she not writing. She is also a book blogger at Beauty and Books where she mixes being a book nerd with keeping things chic. When not reading or writing she is freelance writing in the entertainment industry.When trying to relax she likes a huge yard sale on a Saturday morning, rainy days to read by and nacho cheese is her kryptonite. Soul Sisters is her debut novel.


Title: Dark Expectations (Book 2 in the Soul Sisters Trilogy)

Author: Janiera Eldridge

Release Day: October 31, 2012

Synopsis:  With Ani taking her place as queen, there are some enemies lurking she could never imagine! There's a secret compound in California that wants to know the secrets to making a vampire or werewolf. When they kidnap Ani during a trip back to California they might actually get what they want. Her sister Dana, her lover Diego and other vampires do everything they can to get her back. If they don't succeed, they face being controlled completely by the human race forever! Dark Expectations is the exciting sequel to Soul Sisters that's full of adventure, danger and what it means to be queen!

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Interview with the Author


1. Please tell the readers a bit more about you.
I’m 21 year-old writer and dedicated reader. I’m trying writing full time and write now it has been a great experience. I’m a simple girl to please. Hand me a good book and a hot cup of coffee and I’m good to go!


2. What types of books do you write?
My first couple of books are horror and urban fantasy. Although I like to experiment with my writing so I may end up writing many different genres.


3. Who's your main audience?
My audience is pretty broad as both men and women read my books so I guess you could say my audience is men and women who enjoy dark fantasy.


4. When it comes to writing- what are your strong points? What are your weaknesses?
My strong points are my character building and g good pacing capability. I don’t feel I have weaknesses as I strive to improve on my writing skills all the time.


5. What do you think of this term- Writer's Block? How do you overcome it?
I know people who suffer from writer’s block so it is very serious but I’m fortunate not to suffer from it much. Sometimes though, I get burnt out from writing so I take a few days off to read some good books or watch a good movie and I’m ready to get back to work!


6. How many books have you written?
Three. 2 Urban Fantasies, 1 horror.


7. How many are published?
2 from the Soul Sisters Trilogy. I hope to publish my horror novel in early 2013.


8. Are you self published or traditionally published?
Self-published and I love every minute of it.


9. What's the hardest part of the writing process for you?Editing. I truly despise final edits. By the time I get to final edits I’ve read the story a million times and that makes looking for all the little problems even harder. I enjoy content editing.


10. What type of books do you enjoy reading?
Urban Fantasy, horror and mystery are my favorite to dig into.


11. Who's your favorite Author?
It’s impossible for me to have just one. Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Stephanie Meyers are my top 3 favorites.


12. What's your all time favorite book?
The Help by Kathryn Stockett, it is amazingly written and so inspiring!

13. How long does it take you to write a book?
To finish a first draft usually no more than 2 months. I’m anal about editing so that usually takes the longest.

14. Out of all of your characters, which is your favorite? Why?
Ani from Soul Sisters. Ani is strong and independent. Even though she can get herself into a lot of trouble she is loyal and always takes care of the people she loves.

15. What is one of the most surprising things you've learned as a writer?
That as bad as you want people to read your work it is also terrifying!

16. What does your family think of your writing?
They no better than to say they don’t like it! Just kidding. I only let them read my urban fantasy series and they seem to enjoy it.

17. What does your writing schedule look like?
Since I write full time I write for about 4-6 hours a day. On days I don’t write I’m doing promotions 4-6 hours a day trying to spread the word.

18. Do you manage to write every day?
Whether it is a promo or for my book yes, I write something every day or a get itchy or something.

19. What's the latest news you'd like to share?
I’m so excited about prepping my ghost story Good Ghost Gone Bad for release early next year. It is gritty and dark. I had a lot of fun writing it and hope people will enjoy reading it!

20. Do you have any advice for new writers?
Write from your soul and write boldly. Don’t let negative reviews change your writing or give you doubts and always edit your work!



 

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Book Extravaganza Tour

Book Extravaganza Tour

with
Kindred Night School Vampire Hunter Book 2
The Life and Times of Noone In Particular
The Skeleton Key

By– in order of books above

Michelle Cornwell-Jordan
Jamie B. Musings
C.P. Bialois


Tour Wide Giveaway - $25 Amazon Gift Card & 1 Cecile Monique Music CD

About Michelle Cornwell-Jordan

Michelle Cornwell-Jordan is a YA Paranormal Author. Her titles: Reahket (Co-written with Author Danny Jones) Michelle is also the author of the YA novella series Night School Vampire
Hunter trilogy.

Series includes:

Night School Vampire Hunter novella #1
Released date March 2012

Kindred (A Night School Vampire Hunter Trilogy novella) #2
Released date November 2012

Redemption (A Night School Vampire Hunter Trilogy novella)
#3 Released date spring 2013

Works–In-Progress

Chrysalis (Full Length) Released date spring 2013
Hunters Series novellas Released date summer 2013

Ame Academy’s Paranormal novella series summer 2013

Michelle Cornwell-Jordan is also the producer of the online radio segment IndieReview
Behind The Scenes
, where she and her co-host Jamie B Musings interview Indie Authors and
Musicians.


About Jamie White

JamieBMusings is a music addict, book lover, pet servant & NaNoWriMo survivor. When she's not busy writing posts for CultureShock, she's taking pictures for her new obsession (That Photo Blog) and spending time with her husband and pets.


Her first book, The Life and Times of No One in Particular, was released in May.


P Bialois’ love of words began as a small child when his father bought a stack of comics to teach him the reading skills he wasn’t mastering in class. Before long, he was reading at an advanced level and teachers were shaking their heads over the unconventional method.
Growing up in the ‘80s, Bialois was exposed to even further inspiration through the popular cartoons of the day. Transformers, in particular, sparked his imagination and led to him put his first stories on paper. After a decades-long break, Bialois began getting back into the world of writing by joining some role-playing groups. These groups taught him about fleshing out characters and building worlds that stuck with him
as he began writing short stories for fun.
To his surprise, Bialois would end up completing his first full-length novel, Call
of Poseidon
, in 2007. Armed with a finished product, Bialois began working on another book, The Sword and the Flame, unsure of what he would ultimately be doing with either. As with many others in the later part of the first decade of the 2000’s, he found himself out of work and looking into new options. Over the next two years, he would spend most days at the library, completing an additional half-dozen works.
Two books later, Bialois is planning for the release of many more and enjoying the feedback he receives. The up-and-coming author takes inspiration from favorites such as Steven King, Tom Clancy and Sue Grafton. His love of history, fantasy and old monster movies has also served as a muse.
When he’s not busy writer or chatting on his social networks, Bialois enjoys watching
Hockey and Football as well as Metallica DVDs. He currently lives with his wife- a fellow writer- and their fur children. CP Bialois is also active in several South Florida writing groups, as well as the online writer community.




Publisher: Michelle Cornwell-Jordan
Genre: YA Paranormal
Release Date: 11/24/2012
Amazon|Barnes and Noble|Smashwords

Blurb:

The Kindred is the second novella in The Night School Vampire Hunter Trilogy.

Angel and her friends at Ame Academy, a boarding school for preternatural and humans are back, and they are preparing for battle against the dark forces that kidnapped Angel’s younger brother Jordan. Angel
had recently discovered that she was a Hunter and that she alone has a special weapon against her enemies; her blood, which is discovered to be toxic to her enemies. Angel is prepared to use her training and all that is at her disposal in order to save Jordan, even if that means joining forces with the strange and mysterious Rafael, who at their first meeting, she recognized him as the boy she had dreamed about for weeks prior to his arrival at the school. Angel cannot shake the feeling that she knew Rafael before, and is hopelessly drawn to her extremely handsome fellow hunter.

Rafael frightens her, he hints of a secret; another time and another life lived.

Can love survive two lifetimes?

Events unfold that provides the answers to who Rafael really is and what they mean to one another; and along with these strange and blossoming emotions for Rafael, along with guilt and fear for her brothers safety; Angel discovers that she is more than just a Vampire Hunter,
and that she plays a major role in a ancient prophecy, which she must fulfill by facing an a force so evil that survival is not promised.

But she will face the Dark One, Angel will sacrifice all, if it means saving all whom she loves.
Many questions are answered, but the drama is just beginning….


Kindred Excerpt:



A thought came into my head and I turned, pinning Rafael with a please don’t mess with me right now…or I’ll rip your heart out stare. I said, “When we first met, you said we knew one another that you were with me when I was little, that we’ve always known one another…always…l-l-oved one another…” I quickly tuned out the others in the room, not wishing to focus on the reactions of the others…although I did catch the big smile from Elin; an incurable romantic it seemed. I knew this should have been a private conversation, but deep down I felt Rafael knew what was happening; I wanted to know what he knew…


He looked at me, with one of those intense, smoldering I’m a hot guy, and I really know what this look is doing to you stare…but I wasn’t going to allow it to affect me. I simply held his gaze in a stable, strong manner…and hoped I didn’t look like a deer in the headlights… he sighed and said, “Do you really want to talk about this here?” Rafael looked at me intently, leaning forward, resting his forearms on his knees…hands pressed together in the steeple formation that everyone uses to signify they are deep in thought.

I said quietly, “Yes.” He looked at me again, and I swear, if he didn’t stop looking at me that way, I would completely forget what we were talking about. He stood up, and crossed the room and came to stand in front of me—did I happen to mention how close he was? Well, enough that I felt a little uncomfortable, but I wouldn’t step back, and I refocused. I needed to hear what he had to say.


“I knew you because I am ThunderKin; yes, I knew who you were and what this meant in the war coming Samhain…”


“Okay,” I said trying to digest that here stood one of the legendary Thunderbirds…I saw how his eyes glowed, now appearing that unearthly golden hue; a worried expression passed over his features, and I wondered what worried him. I said, “And the rest about knowing me?”


“I knew you because…” he said as he reached out, placed his hand on the side of my face, and leaned in close, lips almost touching. He whispered, “I knew you because you are my destiny…my mate.”


Really can you believe this?



Genre: Satire
Amazon


Beware the muse with a chip on her shoulder.
Muses are often called uncooperative, grumpy, lazy beings who abandon a writer when they're needed most. Now, one of them has decided to tell their side of the story. Meet Clarissa, a muse who has spent centuries trying to inspire artists who sometimes are too stubborn to listen to her.
What is your muse trying to say to you? Clarissa might just be able to answer that...




The Life and Times of No one In particular Excerpt:


So why do they happen? Like I said, some people are not opening up to their muses so they can’t hear the messages we’re trying so hard to get through. They are some that are tuning out because it’s just easier to take someone else’s work and modify it. Others aren’t doing it because they’re afraid of falling flat on their faces. With a proven name, you’re guaranteed an audience. What if you do an original movie, show or song and no one likes it? I’ve heard it all a hundred times. Some of the most high-strung people I have ever met in all my years of doing this were entertainment executives.It’s like they’re afraid to be human or to have the actors and musicians they hire do the same. I gave up on them years ago. They always take the safest route possible. The safest route might make it easier to get rich quick, but it’s usuallythe most creatively boring.

Fear hampers the creative process and makes it harder for us to get through to our charges. That’s the one most important piece of advice you need most, take it from a muse- relax. Art doesn’t just inspire or teach here and there; it’s supposed to be fun, too!
Music- "Merry Go- Distressed" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons "Attribution 3.0" http://creativecommons.org/licenses/ by/3.0/"]







Publisher: CP Bialois
Release Date: 10/23/2012

Genre: Horror/SuspenseAmazon





Blurb:

From the imagination of CP Bialois, author of Call of Poseidon and theSword and the Flame series, comes a collection of short stories filled horror and suspense. Nothing is as it seems in the world around us. Join us as we step through the doorway and into the unseen workings of our world. With each story, Skeleton Key will warm your heart with a brother’s love, break it with the ultimate betrayal, and bring the shadows around you to life.

Keep telling yourself it’s only a book, and maybe that sound you heard will be just a tree limb scratching against the window. Be sure to read the paper in the morning, as it may save your life. And never, go into a room without something to defend yourself with. Most important of all, relax and have fun.



SkeletonKey Excerpt:

Camping 101 excerpt

The one that comes to mind is about a family that went camping one summer, not too long ago. They settled in by their fire, much as we’re doing now, huddled together and sharing blankets. The night was clear and you could see all of the stars.” He motioned to the cloudless sky and stars, which could still be seen despite the fire. “The same as tonight.”


Unknown to the family, there was a secret military facility at the base of the mountain where they were experimenting on volunteers. The men that volunteered did so to help their country, but what was done to them…” He trailed off, shaking his head before continuing. “Is beyond description. Earlier that night they managed to escape, killing a handful of guards before escaping into the woods. Just as the family settled in for the night, the bushes around them rustled and the seven men burst out and seized the family.”


Did they kill ‘em?” Jason’s eyes were wide as were the rest in the group. Lester knew he had them right where he wanted them.


Slowly, Lester nodded. “They tore the people apart with their bare hands and began to eat them. That was how the men were found an hour later, sleeping with full stomachs and dried blood coating their faces, hands, and chests.”


What happened to the men?” This time Eric spoke, his face was the only one of the group that hadn’t gone pale.



Lester sat back and let out a deep breath, his hand dropped to the machete propped next to him against the tree. “They took the six of them back to the compound where they still are as far as anyone knows. The incident was covered up and blamed on a hitchhiker, turned serial
killer.”

Scratches Excerpt

Lee nodded, "Exactly, here I thought I had found paradise. But then I guess no matter where you find it, paradise has to have a serpent."


Elias looked at him with a worried look. Thoughts of Slasher films danced through his head. "Is there something wrong here, Lee?"


Lee shrugged, "Dunno, depends on whether you believe all them ghost stories. People always come up here lookin' fer the ghost of the little girl, but they never find her."


Meredith felt a little chill go through her. "A little girl's ghost?"


Lee nodded and puffed on his pipe some more. "That's right. A little girl supposedly heard scratching at her bedroom window one night and opened it. Next day she was found dead by her brother. No one knew what to think or believe. There was no signs of struggle, no sign of
what happened besides deep scratch marks on her windowsill. Since then, some say her ghost can be seen by the lake, but those that see her don't live to tell about it."



Meredith remained quiet for a moment. Her own mind was thinking of the stories of missing children in the paper on a daily basis. "Do you believe those stories?"


Lee stayed quiet for a few seconds before shaking his head. "Nah, for the simple fact that how's anyone to know you died if you see her, if no one's lived to tell about it? Nothing more than campfire stories, if you ask me."




About Artist Cecile Monique



With her powerful, yet angelic voice and unmistakable charisma, Cecile Monique is a multi-talented musical artist ready to make her mark on the international music scene. Cecile Monique is not only an accomplished vocalist; she is also a skilled writer, composer, and arranger of her own original music. Her years of formal classical vocal training provided the foundation, but her singular
creativity...
,diverse musical influences, and her fresh, youthful style have provided the fuel to create the distinctive fusion of rich,
classically-influenced vocals with modern, innovative instrumentation that exist together in perfect harmony and have become Cecile
Monique’s signature, genre-bending sound.

In addition to her impressive musical talent, Cecile’s cosmopolitan personality and multicultural roots (half European and half Hispanic) also broaden her appeal to an international audience; Cecile is fluent in several languages and has recorded and performed songs in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Czech, and Latin.

In 2010, Cecile Monique was awarded the prestigious FACTOR New Talent Award in support of her self-titled EP release featuring three of her original compositions, which was recorded at Metalworks Studios, Canada’s #1 recording studio. With the launch of her new EP now available on iTunes worldwide, and a myriad of new projects on the horizon, Cecile Monique is a rising star poised to become an international phenomenon!

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