tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390873198543760022024-03-13T20:09:22.566-07:00The readers life, With Trisha RatliffInterviews with authors and librarians, Book reviews and more. Trisha Ratliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186052166633413130noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639087319854376002.post-70164068193440127942018-05-22T17:33:00.003-07:002018-05-22T17:38:58.032-07:00Guest Post: Jen SelinskyThe One Thing I Cannot Quit<br />
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Have you ever been frustrated with something to the point at which you<br />
felt you needed to quit? There have been many times in my life when I said<br />
that I’m going to stop writing altogether. I was burned out and determined to<br />
hang up my pen once and for all. For some unexplainable reason, I thought I<br />
had already used up all my creativity; it was time to make way for all those<br />
who were just starting off with something of their own to say.<br />
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One can guess how many times I’ve been successful at quitting<br />
writing, and correct answer would be zero! The only time that I’ve come<br />
relatively close was in 2010, when I went nearly seven months without writing<br />
anything, except what was required for work. That failed trial was followed by<br />
a literal explosion of words. I’d started writing more poetry and prose; my<br />
muse returned with a vengeance, outraged that I tried to keep her locked up all<br />
that time! As a result, I wrote lots more poetry and started two novels—one<br />
which did not take me very long to complete.<br />
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There have been some more great bouts. One had started in 2013 and<br />
came creeping all the way into 2014. I penned lots of poems, quotes, short<br />
stories, essays, and had started three more big novels, a cookbook, and a<br />
memoir. No wonder my poor mind felt so exhausted much of the time.<br />
I was also tired of reading. My brain was officially on strike, and I<br />
didn’t even want to digest any words! And when I did have to “choke down”<br />
some literature, I tried to do so as quickly as possible.<br />
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2016 was a milestone for me. That was the year when I broke into<br />
traditional publishing with Pen It! Publications. They initially accepted six of<br />
my children’s picture books. And while I was very proud of each and every one<br />
of my self-published titles, I was simply ecstatic to expand my horizons. I have<br />
since had more titles published by Pen It! Publications, as well as gained<br />
another publisher, Per Bastet Publications. As a result, I’ve earned more<br />
respect as a local author and have sold more copies of my books at events.<br />
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In summation, let me just say one thing; I’ve reached the conclusion<br />
that I cannot quit writing, it’s in my blood! I’ve come too far to abandon what I<br />
set out to do all those years ago.Trisha Ratliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186052166633413130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639087319854376002.post-82781333053612529092017-08-23T21:20:00.003-07:002017-08-23T21:20:55.866-07:00Review for Heart of a Lion<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey All!!!<br />
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Today I have another book review, this time I am fortunate to be part of a blog tour for Stephen Zimmer who was looking for honest reviews of his newest novel Thunder Horizon: the second novel in the Dark Sun Dawn series. He graciously provided a PDF copy and I agreed to read it free of charge.<br />
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The series follows the journey of Rayden Valkyrie. Now prior to signing up for this tour I had not read either novel so I decided to review the first novel Heart of a Lion. So without farther delay here it is.<br />
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Heart of a Lion follows warrior and hunter Rayden Valkyrie. She is honestly one of the best female protagonists I've seen. She isn't the slightest bit whiny has so many are in novels but she isn't so powerful that she is emotionless, rather she is a very caring person that is willing to go to great lengths to defend what she believes in. The characters are all very realistic, I've found it to be quite easy to forget you're reading a novel<br />
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This novel is fast paced and action packed, I personally think this novel is best suited for people aged 18 and up of course that is completly at the readers discreation.<br />
I would describe this series as a cross between Lord of the Rings, Xena and maybe Game of Thrones.<br />
The novel as a whole is incredibly well written with impeccable detail that makes you feel as though you are right there with them on the battlefield. I would definitely recommend this novel.<br />
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If anyone would like to buy either novel you can easily find them using one of the links below. I've even included some still shots from Mr Zimmer's TV Pilot!<br />
Well that's it for now. <br />
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Wishing you all happy reading!<br />
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About the author: Stephen Zimmer is an award-winning author and filmmaker based out of<br />
Lexington Kentucky. His works include the Rayden Valkyrie novels (Sword and Sorcery), the<br />
Rising Dawn Saga (Cross Genre), the Fires in Eden Series (Epic Fantasy), the Hellscapes short<br />
story collections (Horror), the Chronicles of Ave short story collections (Fantasy), and the<br />
Harvey and Solomon Tales (Steampunk).<br />
Stephen’s visual work includes the feature film Shadows Light, shorts films such as The Sirens<br />
and Swordbearer, and the forthcoming Rayden Valkyrie: Saga of a Lionheart TV Pilot.<br />
Stephen is a proud Kentucky Colonel who also enjoys the realms of music, martial arts, good<br />
bourbons, and spending time with family.<br />
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Book Synopsis for Thunder Horizon: A deadly menace stalks the shadows of the lands to the<br />
north, stirring the winds of war. Farther south, the power of the Teveren Empire spreads with<br />
every passing day, empowered by dark sorcery. Formidable legions bent on conquest are on<br />
the march, slavery and subjugation following in their wake.<br />
Within the rising maelstrom, Rayden Valkyrie has returned to the Gessa, to stand with the tribe<br />
that once took her into their care as a child. No amount of jewels or coin can sway her, nor can<br />
the great power of her adversaries intimidate her.<br />
With a sword blade in her right hand and axe in her left, Rayden confronts foes both<br />
supernatural and of flesh and blood. Horrific revelations and tremendous risks loom; some that<br />
will see Rayden&#39;s survival in the gravest of peril.<br />
Even if Rayden and the Gessa survive the trials plaguing their lands, the thunder of an even<br />
darker storm booms across the far horizon.<br />
Thunder Horizon is the second book in the Dark Sun Dawn Trilogy.<br />
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Book Synopsis for Heart of a Lion: Rayden Valkyrie. She walks alone, serving no king, emperor,<br />
or master. Forged in the fires of tragedy, she has no place she truly calls home.<br />
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A deadly warrior wielding both blade and axe, Rayden is the bane of the wicked and corrupt. To<br />
many others, she is the most loyal and dedicated of friends, an ally who is unyielding in the<br />
most dangerous of circumstances.<br />
The people of the far southern lands she has just aided claim that she has the heart of a lion.<br />
For Rayden, a long journey to the lands of the far northern tribes who adopted her as a child<br />
beckons, with an ocean lying in between.<br />
Her path will lead her once more into the center of a maelstrom, one involving a rising empire<br />
that is said to be making use of the darkest kinds of sorcery to grow its power. Making new<br />
friends and discoveries amid tremendous peril, Rayden makes her way to the north.<br />
Monstrous beasts, supernatural powers, and the bloody specter of war have been a part of her<br />
world for a long time and this journey will be no different. Rayden chooses the battles that she<br />
will fight, whether she takes up the cause of one individual or an entire people.<br />
Both friends and enemies alike will swiftly learn that the people of the far southern lands spoke<br />
truly. Rayden Valkyrie has the heart of a lion.<br />
Heart of a Lion is Book One of the Dark Sun Dawn Trilogy.<br />
Teaser Trailer Link for Rayden Valkyrie: Saga of a Lionheart TV Pilot:<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7w_UI_RCg4&amp;t=34s<br />
Embed Code for Teaser Trailer of Rayden Valkyrie Saga of a Lionheart TV Pilot<br />
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Author Links:<br />
Twitter: @SGZimmer<br />
Facebook: www.facebook.com/stephenzimmer7<br />
Instagram: @stephenzimmer7<br />
Website: www.stephenzimmer.com<br />
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Tour Schedule and Activities<br />
8/16 The Temple of the Exploding Head Guest Post<br />
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8/16 The Page Turner Guest Post<br />
8/16 BOOKS TO CURL UP WITH Author Interview<br />
8/16 Bookishly me Author Interview<br />
8/16 DarWrites Guest Post<br />
8/16 Sheila&#39;s Guests and Reviews Guest Post<br />
8/16 Sapphyria&#39;s Books Guest Post<br />
8/16 Deal Sharing Aunt Top Ten&#39;s List<br />
8/17 DarWrites Review<br />
8/17 Bookin Around Town Author Interview/Podcast<br />
8/17 Full Moon Bites Character Interview<br />
8/18 BOOKS TO CURL UP WITH Review<br />
8/18 The Sinister Scribblings of Sarah E. Glenn Top Ten&#39;s List<br />
8/18 I Smell Sheep Guest Post<br />
8/19 Paranormal Pleasures Review<br />
8/19 The Page Turner Review<br />
8/19 Bella&#39;s Book Reviews Review<br />
8/19 Jeni&#39;s Bookshelf Guest Post<br />
8/20 3 Partners in Shopping, Nana, Mommy, &amp; Sissy, Too! Guest Post<br />
8/20 The Seventh Star Blog Guest Post<br />
8/20 Stuart Thaman Books Guest Post<br />
8/21 MyLifeMyBooksMyEscape Author Interview<br />
8/21 SpecMusicMuse Author Interview<br />
8/21 Jordan Hirsch Review<br />
8/22 Beauty in Ruins Guest Post<br />
8/22 Discover New Authors Author Interview<br />
8/22 Butterfly&#39;s Booknerdia Blog Review<br />
8/23 The Occult Detective Review<br />
8/23 Bookishly me Review<br />
8/23 Jeni&#39;s Bookshelf Review<br />
8/23 Jorie Loves a Story Interview<br />
8/23 Readers Life With Trisha Ratliff Review<br />
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Tour Page URL: http://www.tomorrowcomesmedia.com/stephen-zimmers- rayden-valkyrie-<br />
celebration-blog- tour/<br />
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Tour Badge URL: http://www.tomorrowcomesmedia.com/wp-<br />
content/uploads/2017/08/RaydenValkyrieTourGraphic.jpg<br />
Amazon.com Links for Thunder Horizon:<br />
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Kindle Version<br />
https://www.amazon.com/Thunder-Horizon- Dark-Dawn- Book-ebook/dp/B06ZZ7JT56/<br />
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Print Version<br />
https://www.amazon.com/Thunder-Horizon- Dark-Dawn- Trilogy/dp/1941706576/<br />
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Barnes and Noble Link for Thunder Horizon:<br />
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/thunder-horizon- stephen-<br />
zimmer/1126268394?ean=9781941706572<br />
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Amazon.com Links for Heart of a Lion:<br />
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Kindle Version<br />
https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Lion- Dark-Dawn- Book-ebook/dp/B00T44R6LE/<br />
Print Version<br />
https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Lion- Stephen-Zimmer/dp/1941706215/<br />
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Barnes and Noble Link for Heart of a Lion:<br />
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/heart-of- a-lion- stephen-<br />
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<br />Trisha Ratliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186052166633413130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639087319854376002.post-3833879817105552662017-02-13T01:33:00.001-08:002017-02-13T01:36:08.581-08:00REVIEW: Journey To Love, by Nicole A. SchmidtHey All!!!<br />
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I was recently given the honor of reviewing Nicole A. Schmidts new poem collection "Journey To Love" which will be available on Valintines day 2017!<br />
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This book is quite different from her previous collection of poems, as you probably guessed this collection is about love and the journey you have to take in order to find it, This collection is geared towards a more mature crowd, her poems are formatted so that it feels as though you are having a conversation with her. This collection shows a more realistic side to trying to find love in the modern world. Just as with her first collection it does have a christian undertone but not so heavily that people with other beliefs would feel uncomforable.<br />
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To me this collection is every relatable and touching, as you read deeper and deeper into the collection you see the personal growth and you feel the powerful emotions as she learns who she is and what she wants. It is truely a powerful and inspirational collection, one I think is well worth a read.<br />
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Schmidt has a way of touching her readers and making contact with them on a personal level, in a way that I have never seen before. I highly reccomend her collections to anyone new to poetry or that's just wanting something different from the normal arrray of poetry. So check out "Journey to Love" on Amazon when it debuts on Tuesday!<br />
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Hey all, I just got done with Nacreous the 4th book in the Harmony run series by Sarah Elle Emm. It is a fasanating read filled with action and it keeps you on the edge of your seat. Below is a summery from good reads.<br />
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Sorry for not blogging more but it's been a busy past few months. I recently reviewed poetry by Nicole A. Schmidt and was given the enormous honor of interviewing her. Here is the interview I hope you all enjoy.<br />
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<span dir="ltr" style="line-height: 21.3px;">Initially I wrote the poems because I needed to vent. I wasn't a rebellious teen so this was my way of getting it all out. Even then, I knew I wanted to publish it so that others would know they weren't alone.<span class="im" style="color: #500050;"><br style="line-height: 21.3px;" /><br style="line-height: 21.3px;" />2.Why did you choose to put a “Notes, Reactions, write-a- like” area after each poem?<br style="line-height: 21.3px;" /></span></span></div>
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<span dir="ltr" style="line-height: 21.3px;">I wanted my readers to be able react to the text. I wanted them to have the opportunity to get their feelings out too, even their feelings were the opposite of mine. Teenagers are silenced much more than they should be.<span class="im" style="color: #500050;"><br style="line-height: 21.3px;" /><br style="line-height: 21.3px;" />3.Do you have a poem that is your favorite or that is the most personal?<br style="line-height: 21.3px;" /></span></span></div>
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<span dir="ltr" style="line-height: 21.3px;">I can't say I have a favorite, but I can say that I remember the exact instance or person each poem is about.</span></div>
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<span dir="ltr" style="line-height: 21.3px;">It was my way to address my emotions. I couldn't share them with the person they were about so I wrote them down. They had to come out one way or another so that I could move forward.<span class="im" style="color: #500050;"><br style="line-height: 21.3px;" /><br style="line-height: 21.3px;" />5.You have spots after some poems for "Artistic representation", what are you hoping that youths will do with this page?<br style="line-height: 21.3px;" /></span></span></div>
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<span dir="ltr" style="line-height: 21.3px;">Some teens are intimidated by writing, especially poetry. I never intended for them write poetry in the notes section, but I'm sure many will assume so. The artistic representation just provides another avenue for expression. They can draw, paint, collage, whatever their hearts desire.<span class="im" style="color: #500050;"><br style="line-height: 21.3px;" /><br style="line-height: 21.3px;" />6.What are you hoping people will take from your poems?<br style="line-height: 21.3px;" /></span></span></div>
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<span dir="ltr" style="line-height: 21.3px;">I hope that they comfort those who can relate to the disappointments and struggles in the poems. I hope that the joy in some of them make people laugh and smile. I hope that my readers are able to reminisce about their own experiences. I hope that they are encouraged and realize that it if I can get past these things so can they. Finally, I hope that the book itself reminds them that dreams can be realized. In the poem "Excuuoooooze Me" I share my desire to attend Maryland, teach, and publish a book. All three goals gave been accomplished. If I can do it, so can my readers.<span class="im" style="color: #500050;"><br style="line-height: 21.3px;" /><br style="line-height: 21.3px;" />7.Why did you choose to write poetry? <br style="line-height: 21.3px;" /></span></span></div>
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<span dir="ltr" style="line-height: 21.3px;">I'm musically inclined. I sing as well so poetry comes naturally to me.</span></div>
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<span dir="ltr" style="line-height: 21.3px;">I'm in the process of compiling the next collection entitled, Journey to Love: Vol. 1. It's about knowing that you will get married, but enjoying the journey until you do. This collection is also broken into sections and has reflection pages, but it will also include short essays. <span class="im" style="color: #500050;"><br style="line-height: 21.3px;" /><br style="line-height: 21.3px;" />9.Did you have any poets that inspired you to write?</span></span></div>
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Trisha Ratliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186052166633413130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639087319854376002.post-60378572249065024392015-09-15T21:40:00.002-07:002015-09-15T21:40:29.208-07:00Review for Inside a young soul<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey all, I have been reading a book by Nicole A. Schmidt.<br />
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Inside a young soul is a book of poems which she wrote when she was younger. This novel is very heartfelt and is very easy to relate to for a lot of women. It is targeted towards young teen girls and its poems cover religion, family, and relationships. It is very powerful, and it is hard to believe that she was so young while writing it. In the novel there are spots that are titled: Notes , Reactions, write-a -like" In other chapters there is spots for you to draw. It is very interactive and I highly recommend it to young adults and teens. It perfectly embodies what being a teenage girl feels like it. <br />
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Trisha Ratliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186052166633413130noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639087319854376002.post-73483304525725839572015-08-01T19:42:00.000-07:002015-08-01T19:42:21.964-07:00Review for Suprnova by Braxton A. Cosby <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've finished Supernova by Braxton A. Cosby. I know I have been posting a lot about his novels but honestly here recently the majority of the books I've read were his. Supernova is the 2nd book in the Protostar series, it takes place right after the first novel and follows William and Sydney while they try to discover more about the Star child existence. During the length of the novel she evolves into the next stage of star child. Supernova. William then does his best to figure out the truth behind what is making Sydney act so odd.<br />
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This novel is fast paced, it is extremely well written. I was very excited to find that this book is just as good as the first novel. In the past I have read saga's and trilogies just to find that the first book is good but the second book is lacking, I will get into why I'm not a fan of most trilogies and sagas at a later date.Cosby makes a flowing series that leaves the readers craving more. The characters grow over the course of the two novels and there is always something going on. I was very happy with this novel and I highly recommend any of his books. His novels never cease to amaze me, he is an incredible talent and is well worth a look. For now Trisha signing off.<br />
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Trisha Ratliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186052166633413130noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639087319854376002.post-69394173226542314272015-06-28T18:49:00.001-07:002015-06-28T18:49:12.719-07:00Spirit Lake Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey all! I just finished Spirit Lake by Tamar Hela. It is the first novel in her series and over all its pretty good. Her story is about six teenagers from nothern california that are assigned a project for school. They end up on Cantelia and find that there is a dark ruler that placed a curse over the native people of the island <span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13.8000001907349px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">Sikuku Island. The teens agree to help them break the curse so that they can come back to earth. </span><br />
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The novel is strong. She brings together two different genres and blends them together seamlessly. I am truly impressed by her writing talent.I believe that this is an author with a very bright future ahead of her. For now Trisha Signing off.<br />
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Hey all, I just got done with reading ProtoStar by Braxton A. Cosby. First off I have to say that when I got the email asking if I would like to review another of Mr Cosby's novels I jumped at the chance to review it. I knew that I would not be disappointed and I wasn't. Mr Cosby has a way of creating characters that are so lifelike and story lines that are strong and intense, I found myself not wanting to stop reading. I will add the blurb from the back of the book so that you all can draw your own conclusions.<br />
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Trisha Ratliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186052166633413130noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639087319854376002.post-80387810510631377582015-04-25T12:27:00.002-07:002015-06-29T08:54:28.157-07:00Review of "The Sect:The Windgate" by Braxton, A Cosby <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I had the honor of reading this book by Braxton A. Cosby. This novel is unlike other YA and NA books you may read. It follows a man who is recruited into a group called the sect. This novel is a faith filled heart pumping read that has caused me to have a little more faith in modern christian novels. This novel deals with the spiritual gifts and follows the sect as they work to banish demons from the world and bring love and hope back to humanity. I know it may not sound thrilling but it certainly is. The detail that Mr Cosby applied to this novel and the wording will leave you captivated and wanting more, he is a truly skilled author and I felt myself being pulled deep into the pages of this novel, I felt as though I could feel what the characters were feeling and see what they were seeing. I am truly impressed and look forward to seeing more from him in the future. I am highly recommending this to anyone wanting something different in faith based novels. I can't even think of enough good things to say about his writing, very rarely you find an author that can transport you into their world and make you not want to leave. I am so grateful that I was given the opportunity to read it.</div>
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<span id="goog_1226803562"></span><span id="goog_1226803563"></span><br />Trisha Ratliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186052166633413130noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639087319854376002.post-45344774070813430972015-01-23T20:19:00.002-08:002015-01-23T20:19:39.124-08:00Giveaway and post about 18 thoughts <br />
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<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
18 Thoughts Launch & Giveaway!<br />
<br />
Greetings, fellow book nerds! I’m YA author Jamie Ayres, and I’m sooo excited to<br />
<br />
announce that 18 Thoughts, the final book in the My So-Called Afterlife trilogy, is<br />
<br />
finally available from Curiosity Quills Press! Toss the virtual confetti, because it’s been<br />
<br />
three years in the making (and virtual confetti is a lot less messier).<br />
<br />
If you haven't heard of this series yet, here's the cliffnotes summary of each book:<br />
<br />
18 Things: Olga Gay Worontzoff struggles to live again after a lightning strike kills the<br />
<br />
best friend she was secretly in love with. Her therapist suggests she write a life list of<br />
<br />
eighteen things to complete the year of her eighteenth birthday, sending her and her<br />
<br />
friends, including the new hottie in town, on an unexpected journey they’ll never<br />
<br />
forget. But there’s more to Olga’s quests than meets the eye and when her therapist<br />
<br />
reveals a terrifying secret, her world is shaken.<br />
<br />
18 Truths: With the lessons the 18 Things life list taught her engraved on her heart,<br />
<br />
Olga spends her summer in the Underworld and embarks on a new adventure as a spirit<br />
<br />
guide, but nothing prepares her for the chilling truths she’s learning along the way.<br />
<br />
18 Thoughts: Olga Gay Worontzoff left the Underworld anxious to return to normal,<br />
<br />
but fate had other plans; now she’s caught in a world that’s a mix of familiar and<br />
<br />
supernatural, torn between past and present.<br />
<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYpVf1zxrE8<br />
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What do others have to say about the series?<br />
<br />
"A surprising paranormal tale that explores deep questions concerning love, faith, and<br />
<br />
friendship that will absolutely resonate with teens." ~Amy Christine Parker, Critically<br />
<br />
Acclaimed Author of Gated and Astray<br />
<br />
"A haunting tale that had me smiling one moment and on the brink of tears the next." ~<br />
<br />
Heather Burch, Critically Acclaimed Author of the Halflings Series and One Lavender<br />
<br />
"A touching story that will make you cherish each day and the ones you love." ~Jaime<br />
<br />
Rush, New York Times bestselling author of the Hidden series<br />
<br />
"Warning: These characters will move right into your heart, rearrange all the furniture,<br />
<br />
and never, ever leave. 18 Thoughts will become a part of you--prepare to be changed."<br />
<br />
~Teshelle Combs, Amazon Best-Selling Author of<br />
<br />
"A twisty conclusion to a spiritually charged trilogy that will grip you from book one."<br />
<br />
~Eliza Tilton, YA Author of the Daath Chronicles<br />
<br />
"An emotional journey readers won't soon forget--will have readers making their own<br />
<br />
bucket lists." ~Marisa Cleveland, Author of the South Beach Series, Pushed, and The<br />
<br />
"An achingly beautiful story of life, loss and hope... a triumph." ~J. Keller Ford, Author<br />
<br />
of Dragon Flight and The Amulet of Ormisez<br />
<br />
Purchase 18 Thoughts (Book 3) on Amazon<br />
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Purchase 18 Things (Book 1) on Amazon (Free from Jan. 25-27th!)<br />
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Purchase 18 Truths (Book 2) on Amazon (Special $2.99 price through Jan. 27th!)<br />
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To celebrate my book birthday, I’m offering one lucky winner a huge swag bag valued at<br />
<br />
$115! Just enter the Rafflecopter for your chance to win!<br />
<br />
a Rafflecopter giveaway<br />
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Yes, it's open to all people of the world, not just Americans :-) Best of luck, and happy<br />
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Amazon bestselling author Jamie Ayres writes young adult love stories by night and<br />
<br />
teaches young adults as an English teacher by day. When not at home on her laptop or<br />
<br />
at school, she can often be found at a local book store grabbing random children and<br />
<br />
reading to them. So far, she has not been arrested for this. She has been praised for<br />
<br />
featuring strong, appealing heroines and plot twists readers never saw coming. Visit<br />
<br />
jamieayres.com for more information or to simply share your thoughts with her.<br />
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"18 Thoughts giveaway!<br />
<br />
Greetings, fellow book nerds! I’m YA author Jamie Ayres, and I’m sooo excited to announce that<br />
<br />
<strong><em>18 Thoughts</em></strong>, the final book in the <strong><em>My So-Called<br />
<br />
Afterlife</em> </strong>trilogy, is finally available from <a href="https://curiosityquills.com/"<br />
<br />
target="_blank">Curiosity Quills Press</a>! Toss the virtual confetti, because it’s been three years in the<br />
<br />
making (and virtual confetti is a lot less messier).<br />
<br />
If you haven't heard of this series yet, here's the cliffnotes summary of each book:<br />
<br />
<strong><em>18 Things: </em></strong>Olga<span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New<br />
<br />
Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #000000;"> Gay Worontzoff struggles to live again<br />
<br />
after a lightning strike kills the best friend she was secretly in love with. Her therapist suggests she write<br />
<br />
a life list of eighteen things to complete the year of her eighteenth birthday, sending her and her friends,<br />
<br />
including the new hottie in town, on an unexpected journey they’ll never forget. But there’s more to<br />
<br />
Olga’s quests than meets the eye and when her therapist reveals a terrifying secret, her world is<br />
<br />
shaken.</span></span><br />
<br />
<em><strong>18 Truths: </strong></em>With the lessons the 18 Things life list taught her engraved on<br />
<br />
her heart, Olga spends her summer in the Underworld and embarks on a new adventure as a spirit<br />
<br />
guide, but nothing prepares her for the chilling truths she’s learning along the way.<br />
<br />
<strong><em>18 Thoughts: </em></strong>Olga Gay Worontzoff left the Underworld anxious to return<br />
<br />
to normal, but fate had other plans; now she’s caught in a world that’s a mix of familiar and<br />
<br />
supernatural, torn between past and present.<br />
<br />
<strong>Book Trailer: </strong><br />
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYpVf1zxrE8<br />
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&nbsp;<br />
<br />
<strong>What do others have to say about the series?</strong><br />
<br />
<em>"</em>A surprising paranormal tale that explores deep questions concerning love, faith, and<br />
<br />
friendship that will absolutely resonate with teens." ~Amy Christine Parker, <em>Critically Acclaimed<br />
<br />
Author of Gated and Astray </em><br />
<br />
"A haunting tale that had me smiling one moment and on the brink of tears the next." ~ Heather Burch,<br />
<br />
<em>Critically Acclaimed Author of the Halflings Series and One Lavender Ribbon</em><br />
<br />
"A touching story that will make you cherish each day and the ones you love." ~Jaime Rush, <em>New<br />
<br />
York Times bestselling author of the Hidden series</em><br />
<br />
"Warning: These characters will move right into your heart, rearrange all the furniture, and never, ever<br />
<br />
leave. <em>18 Thoughts</em> will become a part of you--prepare to be changed." ~Teshelle Combs,<br />
<br />
<em>Amazon Best-Selling Author of</em><br />
<br />
<em>the Core Series</em><br />
<br />
"A twisty conclusion to a spiritually charged trilogy that will grip you from book one." ~Eliza Tilton,<br />
<br />
<em>YA Author of the Daath Chronicles </em><br />
<br />
"An emotional journey readers won't soon forget--will have readers making their own bucket lists."<br />
<br />
~Marisa Cleveland, <em>Author of the South Beach Series, Pushed, and The Valentine Challenge</em><br />
<br />
"An achingly beautiful story of life, loss and hope... a triumph." ~J. Keller Ford, <em>Author of Dragon<br />
<br />
Flight and The Amulet of Ormisez</em><br />
<br />
Purchase <a href="http://www.amazon.com/18-Thoughts-So-Called-Afterlife-Book-<br />
<br />
ebook/dp/B00QUHEGU2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1422068020&amp;sr=8-<br />
<br />
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<br />
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<br />
ebook/dp/B00I34D1GU/ref=pd_sim_kstore_1?ie=UTF8&amp;refRID=1SSD26CP6PD3CND0JNHW"<br />
<br />
target="_blank"><em>18 Truths</em> </a>(Book 2) on Amazon <strong>(Special $2.99 price through<br />
<br />
Jan. 27th!)</strong><br />
<br />
To celebrate my book birthday, I’m offering one lucky winner a huge swag bag valued at $115! Just enter<br />
<br />
the Rafflecopter for your chance to win!<br />
<br />
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<br />
<a href="https://jamieayres.files.wordpress.com/2015/01/jamie-author-pic.jpg"><img class="alignleft<br />
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<br />
pic.jpg?w=100" alt="Jamie Author Pic" width="100" height="150" /></a> Amazon bestselling author<br />
<br />
Jamie Ayres writes young adult love stories by night and teaches young adults as an English teacher by<br />
<br />
day. When not at home on her laptop or at school, she can often be found at a local book store grabbing<br />
<br />
random children and reading to them. So far, she has not been arrested for this. She has been praised<br />
<br />
for featuring strong, appealing heroines and plot twists readers never saw coming. Visit jamieayres.com<br />
<br />
for more information or to simply share your thoughts with her.Trisha Ratliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186052166633413130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639087319854376002.post-76460782229892907892015-01-23T20:13:00.001-08:002015-01-23T20:13:45.559-08:00Jen Minkman InterviewHere is an interview with Jen Minkman author of the Space in Between.<br />
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1.where do your ideas come from?</div>
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If I knew that, I'd go out to the place where they float around and put them in a bottle :) Honestly, I don't know. Inspiration is a mysterious thing, but I think it helps that I read a lot of books besides writing them.</div>
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2.how long have you been writing?</div>
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I started writing stories when I was nine, but my first 'real' book was finished in 2009 and published in 2012.</div>
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3.can you tell what your next project is?</div>
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I'm currently in the middle of a fantasy/dystopian series called Tales of Skylge. Book 2 is almost done and book 3 should be available in April!</div>
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4.how do you categorize you are writing style?</div>
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It's always YA style. Either that or NA. My stories are always about love, the state of the world, and/or the supernatural.</div>
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5.do you have any advice for young writers?</div>
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Just write a lot so you get better and better! Don't think you'll get the hang of it in a few months' time - take time to invest in yourself.</div>
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6. Do you have any particular writing process that you go through to get your work from idea to publishable?</div>
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Not really, but I do need to be able to devote entire days to writing if I want to get anywhere, so I make sure I have at least one day a week where I can focus solely on writing. Sometimes, I take two afternoons or mornings, that works as well.</div>
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7.Do you have a favorite book you've written?</div>
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All my books are my favorites, in a way :) It just depends on the mood I'm in which one I'll pick at any given time. </div>
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8.Do you have a favorite character from your books?</div>
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I liked writing Alisa and Saul in The Deep, especially their relationship. Saul was initially a bad guy, and then he surprised me by being far more three-dimensional than I expected. Sometimes, my own characters take me by surprise.</div>
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9. Are there any authors you look up to or look too for inspiration?</div>
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No, I like reading certain authors, but I'll never consciously look at them or their work for inspiration. The world around me inspires me enough!</div>
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10. How are you hoping to see yourself in 10 years career wise?</div>
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I'll hopefully be a full-time writer and translator by then, living abroad in different countries around the world with my husband (who works for an international company, so we wouldn't be traveling around without any financial security!)</div>
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11. what is your favorite part of being an author?</div>
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Being your own boss, in many ways.</div>
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12. How to come up with your characters?</div>
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They are all a part of me. It just depends on which part of me is most vocal at the time of writing a new book. Sometimes, I also let people around me inspire me to come up with supporting characters, but I guess the main character is always 'me' in a certain way.</div>
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13. Can you tell me a little bit about what inspired you to start writing?</div>
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I think it was because I read so many books at a young age. Reading all those stories and having a vivid imagination prompted me to want to write my own stories down.</div>
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Trisha Ratliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186052166633413130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639087319854376002.post-64816139726697014382014-12-15T19:24:00.001-08:002014-12-15T19:24:44.955-08:00The Space in Between by Jen MinkmanHey All!!! Well I've got a review for Jen Minkmans The Space in between.<br />
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First off I want to thank Jen for giving me the opportunity to review her book but this book is quite fascinating. Upon opening the book I was easily sucked into the book and lead by these amazing characters. It was very full and well rounded and I am very impressed. For now Trisha Signing off. :)Trisha Ratliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186052166633413130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639087319854376002.post-46931232289211172142014-12-11T19:42:00.001-08:002014-12-11T19:42:11.461-08:00The ring of ice<div style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.8831157684326px;">
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Trisha Ratliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186052166633413130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639087319854376002.post-73695262805783711622014-11-17T21:16:00.001-08:002014-11-29T07:38:51.562-08:00Deadgirl interview.Hey all well I recently got the chance to interview author of Dead girl B.C.Johnson and this is what she had to say.<br />
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1. Where did you get the idea for your book?<br />
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My older brother Bill and I have always been working on this sort of “supernatural horror” type<br />
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universe, something we just started chatting about in the swimming pool as kids and just never stopped<br />
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building. At this point the whole universe pretty much just floats around in our brains like gumbo, but<br />
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we do plan on doing something with it at some point. Deadgirl is sort of the first major stab at the<br />
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universe.<br />
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What Lucy becomes in Deadgirl is a new monster idea I had during those talks. What if a person was<br />
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supposed to die but just . . . didn’t?<br />
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2. How long did it take you to write it?<br />
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I’m not the fastest writer on the Earth, and by that I mean I’m super, duper slow. When I’m writing I<br />
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pound out the words like a mad man, but I’ll go months in between projects, or I’ll get stuck and have to<br />
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come back weeks later. I’m a “fits and starts” kind of writer, in general.<br />
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I started Deadgirl during the 2008 NaNo, but I didn’t finish the manuscript until late 2009. Most of my<br />
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books take about a year-and-a-half, generally. That’s not counting the abandoned books, of which there<br />
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are many. When I fall out of love with an idea, I fall hard and smash my face and never want to see it<br />
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3.What is your writing process like? Do you storyboard?<br />
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Every book ends up using a different process, so I guess I just use whatever feels right for the book. I<br />
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wrote Deadgirl in one linear shot without any storyboarding – I knew the ending, I knew the characters,<br />
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and I just ran as fast as I could toward it.<br />
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The Deadgirl sequel, which is finished and winging toward the publisher within the next few weeks,<br />
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involved a ton of outlining. I even broke it down by acts, chapters, and scenes before I wrote a single<br />
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word. The story was more complex, and the world was getting bigger, and it was really important to<br />
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keep track of everything.<br />
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Other books I’ve done some mixture. I almost always write linearly, though – beginning to end. I’ve<br />
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never been good about jumping around through the timeline. Some writers love it, but I kind of want to<br />
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hear the story as I write it.<br />
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4.Should we all be on the look out for anymore books after this one?<br />
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Definitely! Unless the publishers hate the sequel (pleasenopleasenopleaseno) I’m hoping that will be out<br />
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within the next year, but there’s nothing official. Just desperate hope, which is where I tend to live. I<br />
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have a short story in the second annual Curiosity Quills Anthology, which is out at the end of November I<br />
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believe.<br />
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After that I have a few manuscripts finished, and we’ll see where those take us. I do think the Deadgirl<br />
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series will be four books – I’ve already got the third book written almost entirely in my head, I just have<br />
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to pour it onto a keyboard.<br />
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5.How long have you been writing?<br />
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I’ve been dabbling since I was seven, but I don’t count that. I’ve been seriously writing since I was 19, so<br />
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10 years? Geez, 10 years. Well now I feel old.<br />
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6.Do you draw inspiration from any others?<br />
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Everyone and everything. Movies, TV, books, video games – I find the more I consume, the more I write,<br />
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and the better my writing gets. You can’t not help learning by exposure. You’ll absorb lessons about<br />
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storytelling by accident if nothing else.<br />
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7.Do you have any advice for young writers?<br />
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Kinda nicking off what I said earlier, but read. Read everything, in every genre that you love or want to<br />
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learn about. Pay attention to the exact moment when you started digging a character and take notes.<br />
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Pay attention to when the book gets boring, and write down why. When you’re reading a book that you<br />
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don’t want to stop, and it leaves you reading all night, try to figure out why (and more importantly how)<br />
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it’s doing that. Is there constant tension? That works for some people. Is there a good ebb and flow of<br />
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action, moments where the characters are allowed to relax? Some people prefer that, the “day in the<br />
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life” approach. Know what you want to write and do it on purpose, that’s the key.<br />
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Learn to read like a writer. Try to predict what’s going to happen next, and see if you’re happy or<br />
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disappointed when you’re proved right. If the writer pulls of a spectacular twist that blows your mind,<br />
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start looking back at the train tracks the writer laid earlier in the book to make certain he’d hit you with<br />
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the train in that exact spot.<br />
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And last but not least, write. Write when it’s great, write when it sucks, write when you’re tired, write<br />
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when you had a bad day, write when you just recovered from a stab wound (but don’t write while<br />
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receiving a stab wound), write on your birthday.<br />
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Look back a year ago – wouldn’t it be awesome if you’d started writing a book that day? So do it now,<br />
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and next year you’ll be like “Past-Me! You kick a$$!”Trisha Ratliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186052166633413130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639087319854376002.post-42393993194523191512014-11-16T18:38:00.000-08:002014-11-16T18:38:54.832-08:00<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">
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Arrows of Darkness by B.I. Woolet<br />
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Publication date: Spring 2015<br />
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<strong>Jackson returns to Arcas expecting to find peace—a peace greatly lacking within his own home. But when a violent archer takes over as Lord of the White Palace, the future of the ancient kingdoms is shaken.</strong><br />
While Rigel, Otava, and Merope work together to rescue the six sisters trapped at the White Palace, Sephdar returns from shadowy crusades to find White Wings’ army leaderless. The new self-proclaimed ruler has a plan for the Seven Sisters and a plan for The Bridge to Earth. But when his ambitious arrows pierce the peaceful kingdoms, an unlikely force confronts the dark lord and the future of the crowns is changed forever.<br />
In absence of the seven sisters, Jackson returns to find that dark creatures have overtaken the beautiful Starling Forest, destroying everything in their path. Jackson and Nekkar narrowly escape together, but Nekkar blames the Son of Earth for releasing the present darkness in Arcas. The rocky, new friendship strengthens as they journey through dangerous lands toward the Free Realms. Can their loyalties survive when the beautiful Princess Andromeda interrupts their quest and the darkness of war batters their souls?<br />
<strong><em>Hold to your axe and hold to your lass</em> as you join Jackson to combat the darkness spreading through the world of Arcas. But remember, the most powerful arrows do not pierce the body but the soul.</strong></div>
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B. I. Woolet (Benji & Ila Woolet) is the author of the World of Arcas book series. They enjoy creating lyrical and literary arts, playing music together, and exploring nature. They are happily married and live in Indiana with their children.<br />
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Trisha Ratliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186052166633413130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639087319854376002.post-83700889915864831412014-11-11T21:44:00.002-08:002014-11-11T21:58:16.359-08:00Dead Beautiful ByYvonne WoonHey All!!<br />
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Well I read this beauty awhile back and it was fabulous. The characters were string and the story line was complex..it was definitely one of the best NetGalley reads I've reviewed Highly recommending. sadly I don't have an excerpt for this post but I'll have it up on my facebook as soon as possible. <br />
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https://www.facebook.com/readerslifewithtrisharatliff/settings?tab=public&section=web_addressTrisha Ratliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186052166633413130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639087319854376002.post-45290382825259037922014-11-11T21:27:00.003-08:002014-11-11T21:58:50.277-08:00Donna of the Dead by Alison KemperHey all well today I have a review for a book that I read a while back ago. Donna of the Dead by Allison Kemper. Below I will have the excerpt.<br />
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Donna Pierce might hear voices, but that doesn’t mean she’s crazy. Probably.</div>
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The voices do serve their purpose, though—whenever Donna hears them, she knows she’s in danger. So when they start yelling at the top of their proverbial lungs, it’s no surprise she and her best friend, Deke, end up narrowly escaping a zombie horde. Alone without their families, they take refuge at their high school with the super-helpful nerds, the bossy head cheerleader, and—best of all?—Liam, hottie extraordinaire and Donna’s long-time crush. When Liam is around, it’s easy to forget about the moaning zombies, her dad’s plight to reach them, and how weird Deke is suddenly acting toward her.</div>
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But as the teens’ numbers dwindle and their escape plans fall apart, Donna has to listen to the secrets those voices in her head have been hiding. It seems not all the zombies are shuffling idiots, and the half-undead aren’t really down with kids like Donna…<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">This is the story of seventeen-year-old Prenna James, who immigrated to New York when she was twelve. Except Prenna didn’t come from a different country. She came from a different time—a future where a mosquito-borne illness has mutated into a pandemic, killing millions and leaving the world in ruins. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Prenna and the others who escaped to the present day must follow a strict set of rules: never reveal where they’re from, never interfere with history, and never, ever be intimate with anyone outside their community. Prenna does as she’s told, believing she can help prevent the plague that will one day ravage the earth. </span><br />
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When a mysterious stranger tempts Zayn to become the first female member of the heretical Assassins, the chance to seek her revenge lures her in. She trains to harness her supernatural strength and agility, and then enters the King of Jerusalem's court in disguise with the assignment to assassinate Guy de Molay, her mother’s condemner. </div>
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Trisha Ratliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186052166633413130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639087319854376002.post-27918515424833342342014-11-08T16:14:00.000-08:002014-11-11T21:59:22.945-08:00Runes Book One By Ednah WAltersHey All!! I've got another review for you and this one is a neat one this book involves mythology and the paranormal and if you like any of that then keep reading to see the excerpt.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Seventeen-year-old Raine Cooper has enough on her plate dealing with her father’s disappearance, her mother’s erratic behavior and the possibility of her boyfriend relocating. The last thing she needs is Torin St. James—a mysterious new neighbor with a wicked smile and uncanny way of reading her. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Raine is drawn to Torin’s dark sexiness against her better judgment, until he saves her life with weird marks and she realizes he is different. But by healing her, Torin changes something inside Raine. Now she can’t stop thinking about him. Half the time, she’s not sure whether to fall into his arms or run. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Scared, she sets out to find out what Torin is. But the closer she gets to the truth the more she uncovers something sinister about him. What Torin is goes back to an ancient mythology and Raine is somehow part of it. Not only is she and her friends in danger, she must choose a side, but the wrong choice will cost Raine her life.</span><br />
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Hey All!!! another book I've had for a while and haven't had a chance to review This is like a modern revamped version of Peter pan..which you can probably tell from the title...remembver the disney song with the lyrics.</div>
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A twisty story about love, loss, and lies, this contemporary oceanside adventure is tinged with a touch of dark magic as it follows seventeen-year-old Wendy Darling on a search for her missing surfer brothers. Wendy’s journey leads her to a mysterious hidden cove inhabited by a tribe of young renegade surfers, most of them runaways like her brothers. Wendy is instantly drawn to the cove’s charismatic leader, Pete, but her search also points her toward his nemesis, the drug-dealing Jas. Enigmatic, dangerous, and handsome, Jas pulls Wendy in even as she's falling hard for Pete. A radical reinvention of J. M. Barrie's classic tale, <i style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: none;">Second Star</i> is an irresistible summer romance about two young men who have yet to grow up—and the troubled beauty trapped between them.</div>
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This was really youthful and at the same time packed a punch this is a Peter Pan for the older kids and its wonderful. I truly adore it and I highly recommend it to anyone that loved Peter Pan as a child.</div>
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Trisha Ratliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186052166633413130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639087319854376002.post-22392144678445125302014-11-08T15:51:00.002-08:002014-11-08T15:51:40.271-08:00The Truth About Alice byJennifer MathieuHey All!!! Well this book is heartbreaking and brutal as well as so close to the truth its not even funny.<br />
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This book is about a girl who is plagued by rumors that everyone in the school has made up about her. Alice is called a lot of things in this book and of course where rumors are a degree of bullying comes along with it. But she was used to it until one of the boys who was "Connected" to her through a rumor dies in a car crash after his death the rumors spiral out of control and the book is seen through four of the teens that started the rumors in the first place...but no one truly knows what happened...except for Alice. <br />
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As I read this book so many emotions came from it..you could feel the anger and jealousy these girls had and you could also feel the sadness that Alice projected...Miss Mathieu has written a book that flawlessly shows the ins and outs of bullying and the consequences that come with it..I had read this book months back but I couldn't fully write a review for it fore it felt as though I was there watching all of this occur. Thank you so much Miss Mathieu for writing this book and I truly hope that many will read it and see the wrongs of bullying.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">But when The Program assigns him to the mayor of New York City, things change. Somewhere deep inside, Boy Nobody is somebody: the kid he once was; the teen who wants normal things, like a real home and a girlfriend; a young man who wants out. And who just might want those things badly enough to sabotage The Program's mission. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Like our characters, our titles are related to the stars. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Hunter, the Bear, and the Seventh Sister</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> came from the constellations Orion, Ursa Major, and the Pleiades. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Arrows of Darkness</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> came from the Saggita constellation, which means “arrow.” </span></div>
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