I hadn’t planned to do a post today because I am going to be away from the house most of the day. With the grandkids out of school, my days have gotten filled.
This kind of recognition is the fuel that keeps me going. But to have this book make a finalist list means more than the world to me. It came out in January of this year, and of the three books in The White Rune Series, this one got the least attention and reviews. I suppose it was the middle child syndrome. However, when I received a low-rated review for it from InD’Tale Magazine, my spirits sank. Perhaps I hadn’t done the story justice. Every doubt a writer can have crept in. So, you can understand why this accolade has me doing a happy dance.
When Vann Noble first showed up in Ghostly Interference, I knew I needed to tell his story. I wrote Jagged Feathers to give this soldier some happiness in his life. He’d been through so much and was completely alone, except for his faithful canine, Champion. I also wanted to pull from my first-hand experience with someone losing a limb, as my late husband was an amputee. I knew, up close and personal, the challenges Vann would face, especially in daring to have an intimate relationship with a woman. But Nakina Bird had her flaws too. And together, they worked through the obstacles.
Now you can see why I am celebrating! This was a story that came straight from my heart.
For those of you who have picked up Jagged Feathers, and especially to those who have read and reviewed it, THANK YOU!!! If you haven’t picked it up yet, and it interests you, just click on the book title to purchase.
Remember my Story Empire post on book awards? This is exactly why you should consider entering!
I wish everyone a wonderful weekend of writing, reading, or whatever activities you participate in! Stay positive through this hectic time of year!
Hello, everyone. I am going off the grid for a couple of days, so will not be visiting blogs, responding to emails, or social media. I will catch up when I return.
That being said, I want to remind you the Rafflecopter is still going on. Two Amazon gift cards are up for grabs. So, if you haven’t entered yet, there is still time, but only three days left!
Would you like an extra entry in the Giveaway? Visit YouTube, like and share the Book Trailer for Jagged Feathers!
And last but not least, Jagged Feathers was featured on N.N. Light’s Book Heaven site this week as a Bookish Salute to the Military! I would appreciate any comments and shares!
I cannot thank everyone enough who traveled the world with me on the blog tour for Jagged Feathers! If you missed any of the stops, you can find them here.
I had the most amazing hosts and hostesses for this tour, and that’s just for starters. There were many of you who showed up at every stop. I am truly overwhelmed with the response. Overwhelmed in a good way, like with tears in my eyes!
(Ooops, sorry guys. Her post doesn’t go live until tomorrow.) I will blame it on exhaustion. 🙂 In the meantime, Marie Sinadjan is featuring an interview from me on her blog site today and I’d love for you to go over and visit. Marie is new on the blogging scene but is super supportive.
I also want to share a few reviews JAGGED FEATHERS received this week. Again, I am so blessed to have wonderful readers who take the time to leave a review. I know how busy everyone is and it means so much to me.
I am late posting my February book reviews, but I promise I will work on that soon. I enjoyed some amazing books that I look forward to sharing with you!
So, for now, I will be taking a short blogging break next week as I join my grandchildren for a spring break getaway. It will be a great way to rejuvenate myself and get ready to plug back in and get some more work done!
I am thrilled to continue on the global blog tour with Jagged Feathers!
Each day will be a different stop and I will post the links here. I’d be honored if you’d ride along with me and visit this group of kind and supportive bloggers who have graciously agreed to host.
We are going to end this blog tour in sunny Florida. I think I’ll stay awhile and lay on the beach.
Yvette Calleiro is a wonderful human being, period. She is an educator, a mom, and a daughter, devoted to her family. I’ve known her for many years and admire her beautiful spirit and writing talent. Her most recent book release, Hype, is a great example. In my review, I stated that every teenager should read this book, and I said that because I believe it.
Here’s the BLURB:
Cici’s junior year in high school is going to be the best year ever. Popular co-captain of the varsity cheerleading team, she’s dating the starting quarterback. Even her jealous co-captain’s attempts to steal her boyfriend can’t curb her enthusiasm.
When her mom moves in with her fiancé, a handsome, wealthy man, only one small detail threatens Cici’s perfect life. The school’s social pariah is about to become her stepsister, and Cici wants nothing to do with her.
Everything changes when someone Cici cares about throws her life into a tailspin, and the one person Cici couldn’t stand becomes her only ally.
Warning: This story contains scenes of sexual assault.
So grab your sunscreen and hop on the jet for our final destination. And, I sincerely thank you for riding along on this tour. There have been folks who have shown up at every blog. You know who you are.
I am thrilled to continue on the global blog tour with Jagged Feathers!
Each day will be a different stop and I will post the links here. I’d be honored if you’d ride along with me and visit this group of kind and supportive bloggers who have graciously agreed to host.
We are getting close to the end of the blog tour, and I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling a little jetlag. However, we’ve still got a few more stops including one more to the UK.
I met Robert L. Fear (aka Fred) many years ago when we were members of the same book club. His area of expertise lies in writing memoirs and biographies. I had the pleasure of reading and reviewing his memoir of a wild summer in Izba when he was but twenty-one. My review says it all.
I thoroughly enjoyed this memoir from Robert (aka Fred) Fear! As he took me along with him on the many adventures he had in Ibiza during the summer of 1977, I never lost interest or got bored. That summer changed the author’s life. It was not all roses. He had to work hard at different jobs to make ends meet. He slept in a tiny room and shared a bathroom with other tenants. But the magic of the island outweighed the discomforts. Mr. Fear gave me an inside view of moving to a foreign place and becoming a local. He immersed himself in the culture, the people, and the jobs he had to work in order to stay the entire summer. It became apparent throughout the story, that he grew through the experience. His confidence increased and his determination to have more adventures grew. This is a well-written memoir. The author made me feel as if I was there with him. I found it to be highly interesting and entertaining. Anyone who loves to read true stories will surely enjoy this one!
I am thrilled to continue on the global blog tour with Jagged Feathers!
Each day will be a different stop and I will post the links here. I’d be honored if you’d ride along with me and visit this group of kind and supportive bloggers who have graciously agreed to host.
We are getting close to the end of the blog tour, and I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling a little jetlag. However, we’ve still got a few more stops.
Today, we are visiting with a beautiful soul, an author, and blogger, Erika Kind. (Don’t you just love that name?) She was born in Vienna but grew up in another part of Austria and in the Principality of Liechtenstein (within the Swiss Alps) where she still lives.
Her blog posts are always inspiring and uplifting, and she seldom has guests. And, when she offered to host a day on this tour, I was quick to say yes! So, I hope you’ll all take a minute to visit Erika’s blog site and take a look around while you are there.
She has a new book available that sounds like the perfect way to jumpstart your life.
Grab your passports, buckle your seatbelts and let’s go!
I am thrilled to continue on the global blog tour with Jagged Feathers!
Each day will be a different stop and I will post the links here. I’d be honored if you’d ride along with me and visit this group of kind and supportive bloggers who have graciously agreed to host.
Remember “Cheers,” the TV show? Well, the bar Dan Antion sets his Saturday Stream of Consciousness posts inside, is a virtual replica of that. And guess what? We’re going for a visit. So belly up to the bar, order your favorite cocktail and prepare to be entertained by Dan, David, and Cheryl (who, by the way, are all real people, even though the bar is fictional.)
Dan’s blog posts are highly popular and also highly entertaining. He’s been blogging since 2011. If you aren’t following him, you are missing out! He is an avid photographer (his photos are amazing), husband, father, and woodworker. Plus he has a beautiful dog, Maddie, who shows up often in his photos. So, while you are over at his place for this SoCS, take a look around.
I am thrilled to continue on the global blog tour with Jagged Feathers!
Each day will be a different stop and I will post the links here. I’d be honored if you’d ride along with me and visit this group of kind and supportive bloggers who have graciously agreed to host.
Everyone find your passports. We are going to Germany!
Pat Garcia is Writer, Blogger, Singer, and Musician. She is an ExPat American living on the European Continent. She has some incredible Flash Fiction stories up on her blog that I know you would enjoy! It gives you a sample of her descriptive writing ability. Here’s one of her short stories that I read and enjoyed!
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