Introducing Human No Longer by Kathryn Meyer Griffith!

Hello Everyone! I was just checking Facebook today, and was delighted to learn that Human No Longer by Kathryn Meyer Griffith will be free to download from Amazon - at least for a short time! I had the pleasure of reading and reviewing Human No Longer by Kathryn Meyer Griffith back in July of 2013.

Yes, from Sunday, December 29, 2013 until Thursday, January 2, 2014, Kathryn Meyer Griffith's romantic vampire novel Human No Longer will be available to download for free from Amazon. So, you'll have to hurry and grab your own copy today!

Meet Kathryn Meyer Griffith

Kathryn Meyer Griffith is a wife of almost 35 years (husband, Russell), mother (one son, James) and grandmother (two grandchildren, Caitlyn and Joshua). She was a graphic designer in the corporate world for 23 years; and has published with Dorchester, Kensington, Avalon Books, The Wild Rose Press, Amazon Kindle Direct, Damnation Books and Eternal Press, and Amazon Publishing. Six years ago Kathryn crossed over into e-books as well as paperbacks and now all her old/new books are in ebooks...and soon to be in Audio Books from ACX.

She loves cats and nature, classic rock and country music (her brother, J. S. Meyer www.jsmeyermusic.com, is a singer/songwriter and does the songs for all her self-made book trailers that are on her websites). Kathryn loves to interact with her readers, so visit her at either of the following websites: www.myspace.com/kathrynmeyergriffith, www.bebo.com/kathrynmeyerG or www.authorsden.com/kathrynmeyergriffith to see all of her book covers and trailers.

Human No Longer by Kathryn Meyer Griffith (2012)

Length: 267 pages

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Human No Longer Blurb: 

Jenny and Jeff Sanders become victims of a bizarre crime; leaving Jeff dead and Jenny in a temporary coma. She returns to her children. With Jeff’s death she must move back to her childhood home, a haunted farmhouse, in Summer Haven, Florida, where once they destroyed a family of vampires.

Jenny has no appetite. She’s edgy. Her eyes hurt. She thinks it could be trauma or grief. Until one night she can’t resist the night woods or the overpowering urge to drink warm animals’ blood–and accepts the truth. Her attackers were vampires. 

Now she’s becoming what she once reviled. She can’t abandon her children but must find a way to live in the human world. At night she hunts, in the day hides what she’s becoming and attempts to fit in.

Then townspeople begin dying. Like years before. With her blackouts, she fears she may be the killer, or is it her vampire attackers? For they've found her and demand she joins them–or her family will die. She resists until they kidnap her children. Then she has to find a way to outwit and ultimately destroy them.

The prequel to Human No Longer - Vampire Blood - is also for sale on Amazon. 

May you read well and often

Introducing Secrets and Lies: Cassie Scot Book 2 by Christine Amsden!

 Meet Christine Amsden

Christine Amsden has been writing science fiction and fantasy for as long as she can remember. She loves to write and it is her dream that others will be inspired by this love and by her stories. Speculative fiction is fun, magical, and imaginative but great speculative fiction is about real people defining themselves through extraordinary situations. Christine writes primarily about people and it is in this way that she strives to make science fiction and fantasy meaningful for everyone.

At the age of 16, Christine was diagnosed with Stargardt’s Disease, a condition that effects the retina and causes a loss of central vision. She is now legally blind, but has not let this slow her down or get in the way of her dreams. (You can learn more here.)

In addition to writing, Christine teaches workshops on writing at Savvy Authors. She also does some freelance editing work.

Christine currently lives in the Kansas City area with her husband, Austin, who has been her biggest fan and the key to her success. They have two beautiful children.

 Secrets and Lies by Christine Amsden (2013)

Length: 270 pages

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Secrets and Lies Blurb:

Cassie Scot, still stinging from her parents’ betrayal, wants out of the magical world. But it isn’t letting her go. Her family is falling apart and despite everything, it looks like she may be the only one who can save them.

To complicate matters, Cassie owes Evan her life, making it difficult for her to deny him anything he really wants. And he wants her. Sparks fly when they team up to find two girls missing from summer camp, but long-buried secrets may ruin their hopes for happiness. Book 2 in the Cassie Scot Mystery Series.

May you read well and often

Giving Thanks For All Our Blessings This Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving Pictures

I hope that all my blog readers in the United States have a very happy Thanksgiving! May your Thanksgiving be filled with great food, wonderful friendship and all the family ties that you may wish for. :) I have to say that Mom and I will not be having the usual Thanksgiving turkey today - it will be smoked ham for us all the way. After that, we will kick up our feet and read books for the entire day! :)

May all of you have a wonderfully safe and blessed Thanksgiving. Be sure to find some quiet time for yourselves and count your blessings today when and if you can. I know that I'm incredibly thankful for my continued health and happiness, my mom's continued health and happiness, that we are both comfortable and love each other as much as we do, and that our family is as well as they are. We are also incredibly thankful for our three kitties - Ruby, Leila and Lollipop.

I also hope that everyone who is away from their families at this time, will know that they are sorely missed, truly loved and deeply appreciated by all! God bless all of you, may you have a very happy and wonderful Thanksgiving! :)

May you read well and often

Introducing Moon River by J. R. Rain!

Meet J. R. Rain

J. R. Rain is an ex-private investigator now writing full-time in the Pacific Northwest where he lives in a small house on a small island with his small dog, Sadie, who has more energy than Robin Williams. He will be publishing a slew of new novels over the next five years, so stop by often and check out what’s new.

His latest book is the contemporary fantasy/mystery, Moon River.

Visit his website at www.jrrain.com.

 Moon River by J. R. Rain (2013)

Length: 216 pages

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Moon River Blurb: 

Seven years ago federal agent Samantha Moon was the perfect wife and mother, your typical soccer mom with the minivan and suburban home. Then the unthinkable happens, an attack that changes her life forever. And forever is a very long time for a vampire. 

Now in Moon River, private investigator, Samantha Moon, is asked to look into a string of bizarre murders, murders that are looking more and more like the handiwork of a bloodthirsty vampire. But when her sister, Mary Lou, goes missing, Samantha, Allison and Kingsley take the fight underground...into the dark heart of a vampire's lair.

May you read well and often

Blog Tour For Tale Spins by Michael Mullin From December 16, 2013 to January 21, 2014 - Come Join Us!

Hello Everyone! I am extremely happy to announce that Michael Mullin will be touring the blogosphere to promote his fairy tale trilogy Tale Spins. This virtual book tour is being hosted by I'm a Reader, Not a Writer and will last from December 16, 2013 to January 21, 2014!

The author is also doing two awesome giveaways during this tour - the first one, open to the US only, is for a Tale Spins Prize Package Blog Tour Giveaway - and the second, is for a $25 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash. Be sure to fill out the Rafflecopter forms below, and I wish you all the very best of good luck in taking part!

Tale Spins Blog Tour Information:

Meet Michael Mullin

Michael Mullin is a native New Englander living in Pasadena. He is the author of TaleSpins, a trilogy of alternative fairy tales and retellings for YA readers. TaleSpins stories (in the 1-book collection) are “8: The Previously Untold Story of the Previously Unknown 8th Dwarf”; “The Plight and Plot of Princess Penny”; and “Jack’d”. Michael is also the co-author of the successful Larry Gets Lost children’s book series. His screenplay Zooing Time was recognized by the WGA’s Written By magazine. Before all this writing, he taught preschool and college, two positions he found disconcertingly similar.

Connect and Socialize with Michael!

Website * Facebook * Twitter

About Tale Spins:

A trilogy of alternative fairytales and retellings. Discover the real Snow White story through the eyes of Creepy, the unknown 8th dwarf! Meet a teen princess who hires “The Frog Prince” witch to get revenge on a Mean Girl at school! And learn how the giant, boy thief and magic beans tale truly went down!

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Michael Mullin and I am a Reader, Not a Writer is giving away a Tale Spins Prize Pack and an Awesome $25 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash!

Giveaway #1 - Tale Spins Prize Pack - Open to US Only

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Giveaway #2 - $25 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash - Ends 1/21/14

Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by Rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and sponsored by the author. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

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Tale Spins Book Publicity Tour Schedule:

December 16th
Interview at I Am A Reader, Not A Writer
Spotlight at Emma Michaels
Spotlight at My Love for Reading Keeps Growing
Spotlight at Emeraldfire's Bookmark

December 17th
Review at Sarah Aisling
Spotlight at Paranormal Book Club
Review at Book Reviews From a Christian Gal
Spotlight at Fae Books

December 18th
Spotlight at A Blog Hop Place for Books
Review The Bookshelf Gargoyle
Guest Post at Gustosa Giveaways

December 19th
Review at Mel’s Shelves
Spotlight at Bookworm Lisa
Review at Readalot
Review at Doodles, Doodles Everywhere

December 20th
Review at Cover2CoverBlog
Review at Our Wolves Den
Review at Hide the Matches

January 7th
Review at Shelf Full of Books
Review at Hot Off the Shelves
Spotlight at MyLadyWeb: Women Authors and Women’s History
Review at A Casual Reader’s Blog

January 8th
Review at Tifferz and Her Sisterz Book Reviewz
Review at Mom With A Kindle
Review at fuonlyknew

January 9th
Review at Mythical Books
Spotlight at Kelly P’s Blog
Review at My Portable Library
Review at Taffy’s Writing

January 10th
Review at The Muse Unleashed
Review at Book Lover's Life
Review at Spiced Latte Reads
Review at Savings in Seconds

January 11th
Review at Emeraldfire’s Bookmark
Review at Bibliophilia, Please

January 12th
Tens List at Laurie’s Thoughts and Reviews
Review at Once Upon a YA Book

January 13th
Review at alwaysjoart
Interview at BookHounds YA
Spotlight at From the Bootheel Cotton Patch
Review at Vonnie’s Reading Corner

January 15th
Review at StoreyBook Reviews
Review at Min Reads and Reviews
Review at Author Janiera Eldridge
Spotlight at Literary Winner
Review at Brooke Blogs
Review at Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys
Spotlight at 3 Partners in Shopping - Nana, Mommy and Sissy Too!

January 17th
Review at Sher A. Hart: Written Art
Spotlight at Pieces of Whimsy
Review at Author Cindy C Bennett
Review at Katie’s Clean Book Collection
Spotlight at Amethyst Daydreams

Praise for Tale Spins:

Not usually enamoured of either re-tellings or poetry I was totally taken aback by just how much I relished this trilogy of alternative fairytales and re-tellings aimed at the Young Adult market. ~ Tracy (Goodreads)

TaleSpins was like walking into a vintage store and finding a true treasure. This book takes the fairytales we all grew up on and gives them an interesting and modernized version that I enjoyed. ~ Rose (Goodreads)

May you read well and often

Our Library Visit For November

Hello Everyone! How are you on this fine Thursday? I'm doing just fine. :) Well, today being Thursday, this is the day that mom usually runs her errands. She still ran her errands, but before she did, she and I went to our local library and raided the library book sale! :)

It was absolutely wonderful! We spent about an hour and a half - from 11:45 A. M. to 12:30 P. M. - at the library, and had agreed before hand that this was to be our Christmas visit. The books that we bought at the library book sale would be kept as Christmas gifts for us both - we'll see how long that promise lasts! LOL!! :)

Between us, we bought 36 hardcovers, 61 paperbacks as well as 4 jigsaw puzzles (another one of mom's weaknesses! :)) We spent a whopping $65 for a total of 97 books. A pretty good haul, if I do say so, myself. :)

I just finished reading Moon River by J. R. Rain earlier today, so I have no idea what I'm going to read next! :)

May you read well and often

J. R. Rain - Moon River

45. Moon River by J. R. Rain (2013)
The Vampire For Hire Series Book 8
Length: 204 pages
Genre: Paranormal Mystery
Started: 18 November 2013
Finished: 21 November 2013
Where did it come from? Many thanks to Dorothy at Pump up Your Book for sending me a copy of this book to read.
How long has it been on my TBR pile? Since 5 November 2013
Why do I have it? I like paranormal mysteries and J. R. Rain is a new author for me.

Seven years ago, federal agent Samantha Moon had the perfect life. She was a loving wife and mother, just your typical soccer mom with the minivan and a lovely suburban home. Then the unthinkable happens, an attack that changes her life forever. And forever is a really long time for a vampire.

Now in Moon River, private investigator, Samantha Moon, is asked to look into a series of bizarre murders - murders that are starting to look more and more like the handiwork of a bloodthirsty vampire. But when the danger creeps closer to home, and Sam's sister, Mary Lou, disappears - Samantha, her private eye trainee Allison, and werewolf attorney Kingley must take the fight underground...into the dark heart of a vampire's lair.

This was the first book by J. R. Rain that I've ever read, although I do have Teeth and Moon Dance my Wish List. I look forward to reading more by this author in the future and give Moon River a definite A!

A! - (90-95%)

May you read well and often