"FUN" Interview with Author Wanita May

Welcome to the Gratitude Giveaways Blog Hop hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and co-hosted by All-Consuming Books.   This hop runs until November 27th. Here is the link if you want to check it out: http://iamareadernotawriter.blogspot.com/

Our gratidtude giveaway on this blog is being hosted by Wanita May.

Thank you Wanita and thanks to I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and All-Consuming Books! 

WELCOME Wanita!

 Thanks for stopping by on your fantastic blog tour. I'm so glad that you came to visit! And I'm so happy that you're giving away one free ebook copy of Rae of Hope! Plus there's a BONUS! Wanita says that if we hit 50  comments, she is giving away a paperback copy too. (See details below at the end of this article)

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TITLE: RAE OF HOPE
THE CHRONICLES OF KERRIGAN Book I
PUBLISHER: Mitchell Morris Publishing
GENRE: YA, FANTASY
AVAILABLE: Nov 15, 2011 in Paperback
NOW IN EBOOK:

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Product Description

How hard do you have to shake a family tree to find out the truth about the past?

Fifteen-year-old Rae Kerrigan never questioned her family’s history. That is until she accepted a scholarship to Guilder Boarding School in England. Guilder is an exclusive, gifted school. Rae has no idea what she is getting herself into or that her family’s past is going to come back and taunt her.

She learns she is part of an unparalleled group of individuals who become inked with a unique tattoo (tatu) on their sixteenth birthday. The tatu enables them to have supernatural powers particular to the shape of their ink-art. Both of her parents where inked, though Rae never knew, as they passed away when she was young. Learning about her family's past, her evil father and sacrificial mother, Rae needs to decide if there is a ray of hope in her own life.

Book Trailer for RAE OF HOPE, the first book in the Chronicles of Kerrigan. 

Contests

I'll be heading out virtually around the world for the month of November and leading into December as RAE OF HOPE officially releases - The tour dates will be listed here and follow along or stop by on the tour for a chance to win signed copies, ebooks, posters and other great prizes!  Also learn valuable information about writing, upcoming books and the world of Rae!
It's the FINAL COUNTDOWN! :)

BLOG TOUR SCHEDULE:

October: Nyrus Reading Corner Blog  - BOOK REVIEW!
Nov 4: Flutey Words -  Aubrie Dionne - Author, Flutist
Nov 9: J.A. Beard's Unnecessary Musings - J.A Beard - Author
Nov 11: Vintage Vonnie - Vonnie Davis - Author
Nov 13: JeansBookReadNReview - Author interview + book review to follow!
Nov 14: Musings From the Slush Pile - Julie A. Lindsey - Author
Nov 15: The Purple Brick Road - Chrissy Peebles - Author
Nov 17: The Fairytale Nerd - Author interview
November - Rai29BookReadNReview- Author interview & book reviewto follow!
Up coming Book Reviews:
That Bookish Girl
 Book Trailer Blog:
YA Trailer Park
COVER Contest:
Vote for Rae of Hope Nov 21-27 at: http://yougottareadcovers.blogspot.com/

Vote for Rae of Hope's Trailer at: http://yougottareadvideos.blogspot.com/

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Bio:

Where do characters come from? The muses in my head create them and they grow as a story develops. Sometimes they mature, sometimes they hit a downward spiral, and sometimes... they have to die. ***     Wanita May grew up in the fruit belt of Ontario - St.Catharines.  Crazy-happy childhood, she always has had a vivid imagination and loads of energy.    The youngest of six -- four older brothers, and a sister --  taught her at a young age to be competitive in all aspects of life.    At sixteen, she began competing in athletics (track and field) and before she turned seventeen, she was representing Canada in high jump.  She continued to compete, breaking Canada's JR High Jump record (1.92m - 6' 3 1/2" for those metric-ly challenged).  She attented University of Toronto, and Kansas State University - winning CIAU's and becoming All-American 6x - NCAA Indoors Runner Up + more.   But you're not interested in her athletic career - unless of course you're curious to know she stands 1.70m (5'7") and has jumped 20cm over her head on more than one occassion. She's represented Canada at the World Championships, World Jrs., won Francophone Games, and loved every minute of every competition.  From the grueling workouts, the crazy weights she lifted on her back, the days she thought her lungs were going to spit out of her mouth for lack of oxygen, the travelling around the world and the opportunity to read - her favourite past time.    Life continued with her husband (a distance runner from Liverpool, UK, who she met at KSU) and then their first, then second and finally third child.  Their house became full of more imagination and stories.     Wanita and her husband run an online business, dealing in antiques and collectables - particularly jewelry and porcelain (one of the business' website: http://www.wadeincanada.com/ ).    After her father passed away in 2009, from a six-year battle with cancer (which she still believes he won the fight against), she began to write again.  A passion she'd loved for years, but realized life was too short to keep putting it off.    Her first book, Rae of Hope - from the Chronicles of Kerrigan - will be available October 2011 by kNight Romance Publishing.   She is currently represented by Dawn Dowdle of Blue Ridge Literary Agency. Wanita is a writer of Young Adult, Fantasy Fiction and where ever else her little muses take her.

Hello Wanita.

Hidy-ho neighbour!  I’m totally pumped you asked me to your blog today!  My feet won’t stop dancing!

That's awesome. Let me tell you I'm just as excited! Welcome to The Purple Brick Road. It's a pleasure to have you today. Please tell me about your book.

RofH – aka Rae of Hope is the first book in the Chronicles of Kerrigan.  It is officially being released in print this month (American Thanksgiving actually).  It’s published by Mitchel Morris Publishing.

Rae is a fifteen year old gal with some pretty cool stuff happening. 

What's your next project?

Finishing the edits on the second book in the series, writing the third book, editing another book I am working on, and finishing a WIP as well J

If we Googled your name what would we see?

Probably my High Jumping Track career before my writing stuff

Ah, yes! I got some pics of that below! You didn't think I was going to leave those out did you?

                              

You're an amazing athlete, Wanita. For anyone interested, check out Wanita's stats at this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanita_MayIf you could have been told one thing that you weren't told when you were a teenager, what would you like to have heard? 

Spend more time with your Dad and have your babies sooner – they’ll change your life

Are you a morning or night person?

– Both – I like both, though I notice I’m becoming more night

Does Prince Charming exist?

Yeah, I married him

Wanita, that is so sweet! And I have to agree. Any man who gets a poster-size picture of his wife’s book cover to hang on the wall is awesome! Here is the picture:

List five adjectives to describe yourself. 

Hyper, Imaginative, Multi-tasker, Talkative, crazy?

You crazy? *coughs and clears throat* Would you eat vegetables on a veggie table?

Oh yeah!! I LOVE veggies – always the first to go on my dinner plate

Are you spring, summer, fall, or winter?

SPRING – everything begins and feels fresh, no wait, Winter – loads of snow… no wait, autumns so pretty with all the leaves, uh… wait, can I change it to summer ‘cause of the hot, hot weather.  I’m spoiled where I live in Canada – I get all four seasons in full. It’s awesome!

What's your favorite material object that you already own?

My computers

What item, that you don't have already, would you most like to own?

My house ;)

If you could eliminate one thing from your daily schedule, what would it be and why?

Sleep – I always feel like I could use more time!

If you were to write a book about yourself, what would you name it?

HIGHER…

Which body part would you choose to get a tattoo done?

Already done… and not saying ;)

Wanita! You have a tattoo! I never knew that. Tea or coffee?

Decaf – and both!

What's the one thing, you can't live without?

Internet J

Ditto! *smiles* It’s not like I spend too much time on my computer or anything. *coughs again* Would you rather have a cat or dog? Why?  

Dog … it’s hard to walk a cat J and a BIG dog… little ones look kinda like cats J

Love your dog! If you could have any superpower, what would it be?

– the one my mc has in Rae of Hope

Oh! I know the one! What is your favorite quote?

“The heights of men were not attained by sudden flight, but they, while their companions slept, were toiling upwards in the night” author unknown

What's the furthest you have traveled?

 It was to: South Korea… or Japan?  I have been to both at different times

What is your best scar? Tell the story of how you got it.

 – on the upper part of the back of my leg… ok, maybe a little bit higher.  I was about 5 when it happened.  I have 4 older brothers (and a sister too) but my oldest brother is 9 years older than me and took me for a ride in our backyard on his mini-minibike.  It was awesome… till I decided I wanted to get off by myself and slide down to sit momentarily on the exhaust pipe.  I’ve got a good set of lungs so you can imagine what happened ;)

What's your favorite sport?

Athletics – high jump

I found another picture of you doing high jump! Here it is:

Wanita jumping 1.90m (6'3") at World Championship Trials, Edmonton, AB, Canada

Those are amazing pictures, Wanita. You're an awesome athlete. If you had to be a teacher of something, what would you teach?

Phys Ed

I can totally see that. What was the first car you drove?

Standard (not automatic) Ford Escort

Hey! I drive a Ford Escort. I love it! What do you miss most about childhood?

How summer seemed to last forever J and just being carefree.  I wouldn’t want to go back, but I would love to have a conversation with myself (like in the Time Traveller) That’d be pretty neat

You were bitten by a vampire, now what? (Or werewolf) 

Go find Edward Cullen (or Jacob)

Yeah, I think I'd do the same thing, too, 'cause he's pretty hot! What is Eskimo ice?

 Flippin’ hard ice from the Tundra here in Canada

Look at the picture to the right. You are being chased by Godzilla, what do you do?

Pretend I see Jane. (or whatever his love interest’s name was J )

Why am I asking you these questions?

‘Cause Chrissy is Crazy J

That I am! LOL. What comes first, Chicken or Egg?

 Does it REALLY matter?  As long as you know Who made them J

AWESOME answer! When is your birthday?

Winter… after Christmas, but before Valentine’s Day J

How many brothers and sisters do you have?

Immediate – 4 brothers (all married), 1 sister (married), 1 sister in law (married), 1 brother in law (married)

Where does your family live?

All in the same city/area – within 20 minutes of each other

Where do you live?

In Canada

What's your worst pet peeve?

 People who drive BELOW the speed limit

Like this turtle? Hee, hee, hee. What's your favorite horror movie? 

 Can’t watch… I’m a total wimp

Do you do dance crazy when no one is looking?

Heck yeah!!!  Even when people are looking!

Do you play a musical instrument?

 Piano, Flute, Piccolo

Most frequent song played? 

Right now – Adele

Movies or TV? 

Movies or PVR’d tv – less commercials!

McDonalds or Burger King and why? 

WENDY’s! (because of the spicey chicken burger) I love their chicken sandwich!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What's the weirdest thing you've ever eaten?

Alligator

… or Ostrich

Hmm. I wondered what that tasted like. Feathery? Or tough? You were just given a yacht. What would you name it?

CU L8r

Do you have any hidden talents?

 I hope so J

What a "FUN" interview! Thanks, Wanita, for visiting "FUN" Interviews on The Purple Brick Road. It was a pleasure to have you. And a big thank you to everyone who tuned in. Wanita is giving away one free ebook of Rae of Hope to one lucky winner. Wanita has also informed me that as a bonus, if we hit 50 comments, she is giving away a paperback version as well! How awesome is that? For a chance to win, all you have to do is consider joining this blog, (but only if you like it, and I will follow you back) leave one thoughtful comment, and your email address. A winner will be picked the on November 28th in a random drawing. I have personally read Rae of Hope and let me tell you it's an AWESOME read! Good luck everybody!

Connect with Wanita online!

Wanita's website: http://www.wanitamay.yolasite.com/

Wanita's Facebook fan page. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Author-Wanita-May-FAN-PAGE/141170442608149

Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/wanitajump

Email: WanitaMay (et) aol (dot) com



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It's Nov. 28th! The winners are

   PRINT BOOK

Nathalie Brault

&

 E-BOOK

Darlene

Congratulations!!!!

Cool Giveaway by Elise Marion!

Check out the new novella  by Elise Marion! I entered this giveaway.

Product Description

In a world full of the sick and dying, the hurting and desperate, and those lost in darkness, angels dwell. An angel of healing, Amir has spent centuries performing miracles for people hovering at the very edge of death.

A professional ballerina, Shayla lives her life to dance. Abandoned by her family, she is alone in the world yet determined to pursue her dream. When a car accident leaves Shayla in critical condition and in danger of never dancing again, it seems that all hope is lost.

Amir enters Shayla’s life intending to heal her, but when he sees her laying in her hospital bed fighting for her life, something unfamiliar resounds within him. A stranger to desire and love, Amir is drawn to Shayla like a moth to a flame despite the fact that the rules of heaven forbid angels to engage in romantic relationships with mortals. Should he give in to temptation he will become one of the “Fallen”, demons cursed to the depths of hell for eternity.

As his desire for Shayla rises to fever pitch, Amir will face the choice between love and damnation, or loneliness and divinity. Will an angel who has roamed the earth alone for centuries choose to continue on the path of righteousness, or will he fall captive to his burning desires and be forever damned?

Here is the link for the giveaway: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=238679099518481&notif_t=event_invite

Good luck, everyone! 

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Fallen Book Trailer

The Third Son (Kings of Cardenas) by Elise Marion

What a captivating historical romance! Come along to Cardena and meet Damian, Esmeralda, and the royal court. You won't be disappointed!

Product Description

Prince Damien, the spoiled youngest son of the king of Cardenas, finds that his world will never quite be the same again when a fiery Gypsy girl, Esmeralda, comes dancing into his privileged life.

Rake. Rogue. Scoundrel. Each of these words has been used to describe Damien Largess, youngest prince of Cardenas, most frequently by his ridiculously somber eldest brother. Damien is perfectly content to spend his days drinking at the card tables, and his nights in the bed of his scheming mistress, especially since doing these things seems to vex his high-handed brother to no end. But when he steps into a glittering ballroom on the night of his twenty-fifth birthday, the roguish young prince’s life will be forever changed.

Beautiful. Graceful. Sensual. When Esmeralda steps into the center of the King’s ballroom to perform for his youngest son’s birthday, every eye in the room is glued to the tall, lithe Gypsy dancer. One pair of eyes seems to burn straight through her, and though she has worked endlessly to shield her heart, she finds her defenses slowly slipping away in the presence of the handsome prince. She cannot resist his devastating charm, nor is she immune to the earth shattering desire in his kiss. As she falls rapidly under his spell, Esmeralda dares to hope for a future she would never have thought possible.

With a deadly plot against the royal family surrounding him in danger and intrigue, Damien will face a decision he never thought he would have to make. Would he step up to claim a responsibility that should never have fallen to the third son? Or will he abandon it to risk all for love?

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My thoughts:

Prince Damien knows his eldest brother Lionus will be king, and next in line is Serge who will be general of Cardenas' military, and Damien is...the third son. He is royalty and lives a pampered life; enjoying his life with no major responsibilities. He's labeled a playboy. He doesn't think marriage can make anybody happy and uses his parents marriage as an example. His world changes when he meets a beautiful gypsy girl at his birthday party. And let me tell you, they share some hot kisses! *fans myself* (And Davina his mistress, thought she had him hook, line, and sinker. Even with her big surprise!)

I love how Damien showed her what a telescope was as he pointed out various constellations. So sexy! We see a softer side to this prince that makes you want to fall in love with him too. Underneath all his foolish play lies a man who just has a desire for a more fulfilling life. I don't want to give away the plot, but twists and turns will surprise you and Damien is faced with the hardest decision of his life.

This is more than a Cinderella story about a rich prince and a gypsy girl. Are they destined for love or simply two star crossed lovers? The passion and chemistry between them is amazing and I was gripped by the plot from the very beginning. The writing moves along at a great pace too.

A beautiful love story that stole my heart. *sighs in awe*

About The Author

Elise Marion was raised in a military town in Texas. Now the wife of a soldier and the mother of two beautiful children, she pours her passion out onto the page, creating worlds that people can lose themselves in and creating characters that people can fall in love with. Visit Elise's facebook page at www.facebook.com/elisemarion86

Elise's blog: Here is the link - http://theromancewritersreads.blogspot.com/

Winter's Captive by June Bourgo

Georgia Charles travels to the Yukon to distance herself from a cheating, manipulative husband. While struggling with the idea of her newly discovered pregnancy, she's kidnapped by bank robbers who flee to north-western British Columbia. Here, she escapes into an area known as the last frontier.
Hopelessly lost in this vast, undeveloped wilderness, she pushes her way through a raging snowstorm and discovers a cabin. Georgia's happy to have escaped her captors, but she's trapped by days of blizzards and becomes a prisoner of Mother Nature.
Her will to survive is tested as she struggles through a harsh winter in the wilds. Faced with a lack of survival skills, she reaches the brink of emotional breakdown.

She's forced to confront her fears of childbirth alone and the possibility of complications. She envisions an angel, imaginary or real, who helps her discover her inner power.
Can Georgia unearth a maternal strength to save herself and her unborn child? Or will she perish?

Winter's Captive is a compelling, heroic story of one woman's survival against all odds.

Publisher: Asteroid Publishing, Incorporated

I'm so pleased to announce that Winter's Captive by June Bourgo is going to be released soon!


My thoughts:

When Georgia receives the shock of her life, she gets in a car and heads off to put some space between her and her cheating husband. Not only has he cheated, but he has gotten his mistress pregnant. And he has no idea she's pregnant too. While on a pit stop, she is an eyewitness to two bank robbers who have just robbed a bank. They abduct her to keep their idenity a secret. Georgia escapes into the middle of nowhere through a blizzard and finds shelter. Thinking she will only be there temporary, she settles into the cabin. The snow never lets up and, finally, she learns the reality of the situation-she is snowed in until spring. Not only does Georgia learn survival skills to stay alive, but she goes on a deep soul searching journey to heal and be at peace.

But even at peace, Georgia faces the biggest battle of her life-the battle to stay alive, to eat, to drink water, stay warm, and fight off wild animals. Georgia finds an inner strength, courage, and determination all women will admire. I couldn't put this book down and fell in love with Georgia and I felt like I was right there with her as she fought to survive. I loved how she handled situations and her personality is spunky. You will find yourself, laughing, crying, and rooting for Gerorgia from beginning to end. It's a fantastic read and I recommend it to everyone. I'm looking forward to book 2 by this author.

Check out June Bourgo's blog! Click on this link: http://losingcinderella.blogspot.com/2011/09/winters-captive-presales-available.html

About the Author

June Vivian Bourgo, born and raised in Montreal, currently lives in the beautiful British Columbia interior. Her publishing credits include feature articles for a single-parenting magazine. She finds her inspiration to write from the raw nature and wildlife surrounding her home. Winter s Captive, her debut novel, was inspired by her personal journey from an abusive relationship to empowerment. Her hope is that her readers will connect to her main character s plight on a personal level as well as be entertained.

My Review of "A Job From Hell" by Jayde Scott

Product Description

In a world of love bonds, rituals, dark magic, ancient enemies and immortals, nothing is as it seems and no one can be trusted.

Amber enters the paranormal world by chance when her brother sets her up with a summer job in Scotland. When she unknowingly participates in a paranormal race and wins the first prize, she doesn't know that her new gift of talking with the dead will have half the paranormal world hunting her down. And then there's also her new boss, Aidan McAllister. The attraction to him is instant, sizzling. But sexy Aidan keeps some deadly secrets. He's a vampire with a dangerous past, and a strong craving for both Amber's blood and her new ability.

As the dark forces slowly conspire against Amber, her naivety and love for Aidan catapults her into a calamitous series of otherworldly events. With every immortal creature wanting the Prize, who can she trust with her life?

A JOB FROM HELL is the first book in the paranormal romance series, Ancient Legends. Doomed and Voodoo Kiss, the second and third book, respectively, are out now.

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Review of "A Job From Hell"


A Job From Hell is a fast paced, intriguing, paranormal thriller complete with richly-developed conflict, a fantastic plot, romance, mystery, humor, and amazing characters, loaded with exciting twists and turns at every angle. This author drew me into a completely different world of legend and myth, and I was completely fascinated and totally connected to every character, but especially Amber, a very likable, independent, and down to earth heroine. She never thought taking a summer temp position as a housekeeper would be dangerous, but when she is thrust into Aiden's dangerous and secretive world, winning the coveted Prize, life will never be the same.

The taxi driver is beyond rattled when he has to drop off Amber in an isolated area at a beautiful and mysterious mansion in Scottland. He says the place is cursed. She needs the money, so she ignores his warning. Amber doesn't believe in stupid myths.

Her first day begins and she finds the house spotless. So she occupies herself by reading books in the library and snooping a little which leads to question after question. When she learns she has to cook, she is mortified. And when she makes her first meal for the hunky new boss, he turns up his nose at her dish. She wonders if it's more than just her bad cooking. Less than a week into her new job, her brother Dallas stops by with a hair-brained idea of stealing a stash of jewels hidden in the woods. They'll be rich beyond belief and all of their problems will melt away. Little does she know that touching those jewels will be the beginning of ALL of her problems. Amber throws the stones into her backpack when she realizes she is being stalked. She is chased and runs for her life. Her destiny has been set because she's won first place in a paranormal race that happens every five hundred years. The Prize isn't a trophy, but a gift she'd rather not have--a gift immortals would kill for: the power to travel to the otherworld and talk to the dead. And now Amber has a target on her back, and being human makes her easy prey. Immortals will hunt her down for the rest of her life. She'll never be safe no matter where she goes.

But Aiden, her sexy boss, has a plan to save her life. But she must enter his dangerous world and sometimes, things aren't what they seem. Getting to know him, his brother, and his friends only raises more questions. She doesn't know who to trust or what to do. Her mind screams she should run for the nearest exit, but her heart holds her hostage. Aiden and she are bonded mates. She has awaited him unknowingly her entire life. Amber can't explain it, but she feels the bond strongly. Aiden and Amber start to explore their feelings for one another. But is he just after her gift, too, like every other Immortal out there. Is his love a lie? Is she a pawn in his game? She has the gift he'd kill for--literally. To make matters worse, a beautiful, insane demi-goddess is in love with Aiden, and when she finds out Aiden has found his true mate, she adds to the mayhem by trying to kill Amber.

Aiden is thrown into an immortal dungeon to be tortured for centuries. Amber strikes a deal with Aiden's enemy behind his back--a deal Aiden would never approve of--to save his life and rescue him. A deal written in blood, that she will honor, taking her away from Aiden and everyone she loves forever.

When she learns how dangerous Aiden really is, she questions his motives. Time is running out. The Immortals are closing in on her. There is nowhere to turn. Nowhere to run. Nowhere to hide. Amber will NEVER be safe again...unless she risks her own life...and does something drastic....

I enjoyed this book immensely and the fantastic storyline will keep you guessing until the very end. The surprise ending came together in such an exciting way, you're cheering and rooting for the heroes. On the last page you're going to blink...and say....no way! This book can be enjoyed by young adults, as well as adults. Suspenseful, humorous, romantic, and above all, beautifully written and wonderfully told. This book did not disappoint and promises to be a paranormal favorite! I eagerly await the next book in this series!!!!!!

This book looks awesome!

Product Description

The discovery of a six-sided pyramid creates a stir in the archaeological world. A team of international archaeologists are sent to excavate the site in the bleak Sahara; however, in the midst of unexplained phenomena, military corruption and paranormal sightings, they uncover a sinister presence.

When Australian archaeologist Carl Langley experiences visions and protective urges for site relics while in the newly-discovered tunnel entrance to Sinesi 1, he is progressively beset with deeper mystical connections with what he believes is the long dead Pharaoh of Upper Egypt.

Conditions worsen. Now the presence is in full force, believed to be haunting the ruins, and the military has threatened to shut down the site.

Can Langley overcome his mystical possession, by a force of which he has no comprehension? He must hurry, for there are other diabolic forces that wish to penetrate one of the greatest archaeological finds of the century!

Archaeology adventure.

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I just finished my last book so I went to the Hampton Reviews to see if I could find my next great read. There were a lot of books I was interested in, but one caught my eye! Denibus Ar by Chris Turner. (here's the Hampton Reviews link so you can see the review - http://hampton-networks.com/book-reviews/denibus-ar-by-chris-turner/) It received an awesome review and 5 stars. I downloaded the sample from Amazon and LOVED it! Not only did the fantastic excerpt totally suck me in, but it was written beautifully and flawless. I knew I had to have it for my Amazon kindle library. I just love an archaeology adventure! Throw in some paranormal vibes and military corruption and I'm right there!!! I'll let you know how it is after I read it. Have a great day, everyone! 

Oh, here is the author interview with Chris Turner:

Click on this link: http://hampton-networks.com/book-reviews/welcome-chris-turner/

Rascals Sing at The Opera House.

(Adventures of Rascals, Polly and Gertie)

 [Kindle Edition]

by Patricia Puddle

Product Description

Polly and Gertie can't wait to go to the singing festival to compete with other schools. After all, they're going to the Opera House. And that means they'll be famous.

When Miss Badger bans Polly from the choir for singing out of tune, Gertie refuses to go to the festival without her best friend. The headmistress, Mrs Godbolt, can't have that because Gertie is the best singer in the whole school. Polly comes up with a brilliant idea. She says she's a great actress and could easily mime instead of singing. But Miss Badger is horrified. She tells the headmistress that Polly is a walking disaster. After all, she hung her wet underpants on the windowsill to dry and stunk out the classroom. And if they let her go to the Opera House, she’d only wee-wee on the stage and embarrass the whole school.

Well, no way is Polly letting that meanie teacher stop her from going to the festival. How else can she become famous? And she's not leaving Mange behind either. After all, Great Aunt Mabel is back and she doesn't like dogs. She'd only stick him in the shed with the chook poo and feed him fish heads for dinner.

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Oh my gosh, this author does it again! This is one of my favorite children's authors. My kids and I couldn't stop laughing at all of Polly and Gertie's antics. We get to see mean old auntie again. LOL. And let me tell you, she's mean indeed! Back with her horrible dishes that you couldn't pay me to eat in a million years. (tripe) The gals go the opera house and bring a special guest of the furry kind. They even make the Saturday News. You'll just love this adventure so much! The girls bring the usual humor and will keep you rolling. One of my favorite parts is when Gertie grabs the microphone and starts singing a Justin Beiber song. My kids made me read that entire scene like 10 times!

You're going to love this one!!!! Especially the drawings. They are so cute and funny! My favorite part too. This is definitely worth 5 stars and I'd recommend it for kids and adults!