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Absorbing Coming-Of-Age YA Fantasy
May 16, 2014 | Filled under YA Fantasy |
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Escape into a world of fantasy and magic with today’s brand new coming-of-age YA fantasy novel, TALON: The Windwalker Archive: Book 1 by Michael Ploof. Talon is a coming of age tale rich with magic, culture, friendship and lore. It is a fast-paced race against time; an underdog story wrought with action and adventure.
A Little About TALON:
They call him Plagueborn…On the frozen Barbarian island of Volnoss, survival means strength. Those who do not meet the measure are declared Skomm, and condemned to a life of slavery.
They call him Throwback…Born two months premature during the Frozen Plague, raised by his grandmother, and rejected by his father, he is allowed to live among the mighty Vald until the day of his measure. A day fast approaching.
They call him Skomm…He must somehow survive a cold world of giants, and a twisted culture of discrimination, cruelty, and injustice. Despised for his size and weakness, shunned by his peers, and beaten by bullies, he knows no friend but a timber wolf pup named Chief.
They call him by many names…Legend will call him TALON WINDWALKER.
About the Author:
Michael was unsuccessfully taught how to sit down, shut up, get in line, and raise his hand to pee, so he quit school the first day of his senior year of high school. Along with his band members and girlfriend, Michael took a greyhound bus to California, something he had always dreamed of doing. After nine months and many crazy experiences and soup kitchens later, he and his girlfriend returned to NY with a baby on the way. Three years later the family grew with the addition of a baby girl. Michael spent 14 years at a Casino being the best poker dealer in NY, and later as the best boss in the world. He has recently quit his day job to focus on writing full-time.
Above all else, Michael enjoys beating the odds.
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What a Fan is saying about TALON:
“The book was good and very well thought out. Would recommend…” -Amazon Reviewer
Don’t miss today’s absorbing new coming-of-age YA fantasy novel, TALON.
Fresh Paranormal Adventure
December 28, 2013 | Filled under YA Fiction |
A fresh New Adult paranormal adventure with just the right amount of romance and action. Teens and adults won’t soon forget today’s feature, Pride’s Run by author Cat Kalen. It already boasts 4.5 stars with 80 reviews.
A Little About Pride’s Run:
She’s the perfect killing machine, until the boy she is sent to hunt becomes her only chance at freedom.
About the Author:
Cat Kalen is a multi published author in the romance genre under two pen names, Cat is a wife, mom, sister, daughter, and friend. Cat can never find balance in her life, is always trying to find time to go to the gym, can never keep up with emails, Facebook or Twitter and tries to write page-turning books that her readers will love. A maritime native and former financial officer, Cat has lived all over Canada but has finally settled down in her childhood hometown with her family.
What Readers Are Saying About Pride’s Run:
“This debut YA novel by the talented Cat Kalen will appeal to teens and adults alike. I stayed awake well into the morning hours in order to finish it.” –Paula
“Ms Kalen’s story delves into the minds and hearts of an enslaved people. Using a paranormal element she shows the horror of slavery and brings home the truth that no matter a person’s race, no man has the right to own another.” –Elysa
“Be prepared to be swept off your feet by Cat Kalen’s writing! You will not be able to put Pride’s Run down until the end.” –Amazon Reviewer
Grab today’s YA paranormal adventure, Pride’s Run. You won’t be disappointed.
A Superbly Crafted YA Novel
March 3, 2013 | Filled under Uncategorized |
Kindle friends, today’s featured book is Essence by Heather Case. This young adult novel will have people of all ages quickly turning the pages to find out what happens next. Essence has a whopping 4.9 star rating with 13 reviews. “I enjoyed the characters, especially Ana, a teen-aged girl trying to find her place after experiencing some difficult situations in her life. I have a feeling this will be a series to follow & I would encourage anyone who likes a good read to grab it!!” -E.G. Sanders
A Little About Essence:
Ana Drummond is a seventeen-year-old high school junior who finds herself being uprooted from her diverse neighborhood in Chicago. As she arrives in rural Georgia to accommodate her mother’s career, Ana struggles with the nuances of southern society. She also wrestles to define who she is and what she wishes to become in light of the death of her father and her estranged relationship with her mother. Ana’s fervent requests to return to Chicago begin to wane when she discovers Elijah, the soul of a former slave, that dwells in her house.
When Ana and her brother, Gabe, are the targets of a racial assault. Elijah intervenes in the assault to ensure that Ana and Gabe escape, but Ana finds herself in the ironic position of trying to convince her mother that the family should stay in Georgia to pursue tolerance and justice.
About the Author:
Heather Case lives in Indiana with her husband and two daughters. She works as a College Counselor both in an independent school and as a private consultant. She is passionate about helping adolescents discover the path that will allow them to become unique and powerful individuals as they journey towards adulthood. For more information about the Essence book series, visit www.TheEssenceBooks.com. For more information about college counseling, visit www.SummitEducationConsulting.com.
What People Are Saying About Essence:
“This is a wonderful, engaging story for adults and teens with relatable characters. You won’t be able to put it down and will be anxious for what comes next!” –Terra Aguirre
“I thoroughly enjoyed this engaging book! The descriptions of places and characters made me feel as if I were in Georgia with Ana and her family; the plot was timely and made me again consider the issue of tolerance.” –Mark Hood
“All of the characters are well developed and intriguing. I cannot wait for the sequel to come out. I’m dying to know what happens.” –Angela Terry
Grab your copy of Essence today.
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