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Guest Post – Jennifer DeLucy on “Doing What You Fear Most!”
Please welcome Ms. DeLucy once more! (She’s my one of my favorite people ever…seriously.) She’s sweetly agreed to offer up an inspirational guest post for all you lovely readers out there as part of our challenge. Let’s see what wisdom she has to impart shall we? A Fanatic’s Book Blog asked me to guest post today, and how could I refuse? This is one cool blog. So, I thought about it, and thought about it, and procrastinated till the very last minute, as always, because guest blogs are haaaaard (insert whine here). However, there is something that I love to talk about, and that…
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Book Review: Low Red Moon
Avery Hood is reeling from the loss of her parents–and the fact that she can’t remember what happened to them even though she was there. She’s struggling to adjust to life without them, and to living with her grandmother, when she meets Ben, who isn’t like any guy she’s ever met before. It turns out there’s a reason why, and Ben’s secret may hold the key to Avery finding out what happened to her parents… But what if that secret changes everything she knows about–and feels for–Ben? –From Goodreads Cover Inspection: This .jpeg really doesn’t do the cover justice. In…
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*fireworks*
Happy Independence Day all my friends!!! I was going to post my review of Low Red Moon, but then I realized that everyone is out and about having fun today. As I should be too. So instead I’m going to post my IMM post today, and the review tomorrow! I want to make sure as many of you have a chance to read about how amazing this book is as possible. Don’t forget, there is another giveaway coming up in the “Beach Reads” Summer Challenge this week! Hurry up and get your Intro Post up so that you can be eligible to…
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An Interview with Ivy Devlin
Today I’m fortunate enough to have the lovely Ivy Devlin stopping by to do an interview! Her debut book, Low Red Moon, releases September 14th and I can attest that it is amazing! My review will be going up tomorrow since I was lucky enough to win an ARC in a contest :). Psst…Low Red Moon just so happens to be the first prize in our reading challenge….just sayin’! 1) A challenge: Describe Low Red Moon in 10 words or less! Murder, grief, love–and secrets that could destroy everything. 2) Avery is such a unique name. How do you go about…
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Summer made me a reader.
Picture if you will, a mountainous desert area. Picture a city where public transportation is all but nonexistent. A city where everything closes at 6pm, and the choices for weekend distraction are “The Mall” or the bowling alley. A place where summer temperatures are rarely are below 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and summer begins in May and ends in September. Need a visual aid? Well here it is. (Photo Credit) Complete with scrubby brush and pallid Joshua Trees, this rather barren landscape is what I called home for the first 18 years of my life. No I’m not bitter about it, really. Just…
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Calendar of Events – July 1st through July 8th
Okay so I meant to post this yesterday. However it was my birthday…so….oh well! I ended up out and about, eating good food and spending time with my family :). It was a great day! Now that they’re gone and I’m home, time to do some catching up here. A new calendar of events will go up every Thursday. This is due to the fact that the month started on a Thursday, so that’s how we’ve broken up the month! So without further ado, let’s see what’s happening this week! CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR JULY 1ST – JULY 8TH Thursday,…
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Review Post Portal!
The “Beach Reads” Summer Challenge has commenced! If you’re looking to join up, come on over to this post :). Not sure if you want to join? The first giveaway is up, it might change your mind…. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ It takes a LOT of work to plan a challenge as I’ve just found out. Especially when you really want prizes, contests, guest posts and interviews throughout. Luckily, there are many authors out there who are so amazing! They donate their books and their time, despite how busy they are. I adore them…it’s true. I hope you’ll add some or all of…
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“Beach Reads” Summer Challenge Headquarters!
The problem with a big challenge like this is that posts get lost. Not anymore! Here is every link you need to get caught up whenever you join :). Sign Up Portal (Scroll to the bottom for Mr. Linky) Reviews Portal Current Giveaways Open: (All giveaways end August 30th) *Please see each giveaway for rules to enter. Some have specific tasks for you to complete to be entered!* Low Red Moon and a crochet octopus One of two copies of Lovestruck Summer Selena Shorts Summer Prize Pack One of many different Swag Packs Body Finder Prize Pack Copy of The…
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Official Welcome Post and First Giveaway!
Yes my friends, welcome to the starting line of the “Beach Reads” Summer Challenge! Today there will be two more posts going up later on. One will be a recommended reading/sponsors and prizes list. The other will be a calendar of events for the remainder of the week! NOTE: I’ve updated the challenge button! I realized that it didn’t have the timeline dates or the host blog. If you already have the button can you please take a moment to update it on your blog? Thanks! *** Let’s get things started right! So let’s do a giveaway shall we? Up…
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A Fanatic’s Wrap-Up: June Edition
Goodbye June! Hello July! Wow, a little under three months blogging and just look at this place. My blog had a face lift, I’m hosting my very first ever Reading Challenge, and I’m reading and raring to go for the rest of the year. This blog has become my new love and I’m not afraid to admit it. I love book blogging! Books read and reviewed: * A Measure of Disorder by Alan Tucker – 3/5 * Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick – 5/5 * The Devouring by Simon Holt – 5/5 * Whisper by Phoebe Kitanidis – 5/5 *…