Blog Tour: Just One Drop by Quinn Loftis

This virtual book tour is presented by Bewitching Book Tours.

I am so sorry Quinn - I am late with my post:(

Guest post by author Quinn Loftis!



Just One Drop Play List

All I Want Is You- U2

Alone In This Bed- Framing Hanley

Angel- Natasha Bedingfield

Apologize-OneRepublic

Ashes- Andy Brown

Be Mine- David Gray

Behind These Hazel Eyes- Kelly Clarkson

Bleeding Love- Leona Lewis

The Book of Love- Peter Gabriel

Bound To You- Christina Aguilera

Breathe in Breathe Out- Mat Kearney

Breathing- Jason Derulo

Brighter Than The Sun- Colbie Caillat

By My Side- Tyrone Wells

Colder Weather- Zac Brown Band

Complicated- Avril Lavigne

Crazy- Andy Brown

Cry- Jason Walker

Cut- Plumb

Down- Jason Walker

E.T.- Katy Perry

Echo- Jason Walker

Express- Christina Aguilera

F**kin Perfect- Pink

Fall for You- Secondhand Serenade

Far Away- Nickelback

Fight for Love- Elliott Yamin

Fight for You-Jason Derulo

Fix a Heart- Demi Lovato

For Your Love- Jessica Simpson

Forever- Firelight

Garden- The Outsiders

Give Your Heart a Break- Demi Lovato

Grenade- Bruno Mars

Haunted- Taylor Swift

Here Without You- 3 Doors Down

Hero- Enrique Iglesisa

Hold My Heart- Sara Bareilles

Holding On and Letting Go- Ross Copperman

Hurricane- Mindy Smith

Hurricane- 30 Seconds to Mars

I Don't Wanna Fight- Westlife

I Don't Wanna Let You Go- Ross Copperman



I Need You- Faith Hill and Tim McGraw

I Remain- Alanis Morissette (From Soundtrack of Prince of Persia: Sands of Time)

I Will Come to You- Hanson

I Will Love You- Fisher

I Won't Give Up- Jason Mraz

I'd Come for You- Nickleback

If Only I- Jon McLaughlin

In My Arms- Plumb

Irresistible- Jessica Simpson

It Girl- Jason Derulo

It Will Rain- Bruno Mars

Jar of Hearts- Christina Perri

Just a Kiss- Lady Antebellum

Just the Way You Are- Bruno Mars

Just to Hear You Say That You Love Me- Faith Hill

Keep The Streets Empty for Me- Fever Ray

Let It Go- Fauxliage

Lightning Crashes- Live

Lion- Andy Brown

Lovesick Lullaby- Andy Brown

Maybe- Ingrid Michaelson

More Time-NEEDTOBREATHE (Soundtrack from P.S. I Love You)

My Body Is a Cage- Peter Gabriel

My Love, My Enemy- Dave Barnes

Never Say Never- The Fray

The One I Love- David Gray

Only One- Alex Band

Paperweight- Joushua Radin and Schuyler Fisk (Dear John Soundtrack)

Perfect- Hedley

A Place Only You Can Go- NEEDTOBREATHE

Rolling in the Deep- Adele

Secrets- OneRepublic

Set Fire to the Rain- Adele

Shelter- Hedley

Show Me How You Burlesque- Christina Aguilera

Skyscraper- Demi Lovato

Sober- Pink

Someone Like You- Adele

Strip Me- Natasha Bedingfield

These Two Hands- Hana Pestle

This Years Love- David Gray

A Thousand Years- Christina Perri

'Til The World Ends- Andy Brown

Wait For Me- Theory of a Deadman

Wait for You- Elliott Yamin

Whatchya Say- Jason Derulo



When You're Gone- Avril Lavigne

Won't Turn Back- NEEDTOBREATHE

You and Me- Ryan Star

You Can't Break A Broken Heart- Kate Voegele

You'll Accompany Me- Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band

You've Got Me- Jillian Edwards

Your Call- Secondhand Serenade

Blog Tour: Awaited by Lynn Rush

This virtual book tour is presented by Bewitching Book Tours.

You can see the entire tour schedule by clicking HERE.

You can read my review of book one: Wasteland by clicking HERE 

and my review of Awaited by clicking HERE.

Welcome to The Wormhole and my day on the tour.

I am pleased to present Lynn Rush and Awaited.

About Lynn Rush:
Driven to write, Lynn Rush often sees her characters by closing her eyes watching their story unfold in her mind. Lynn Rush is a pen name that is a combination of two sources - Lynn, the first name of her mother-in-law, who passed away and Rush - since the author is a former inline speed skater and mountain biker. All of Rush's books are dedicated to Lynn, her namesake.

Rush holds a degree in psychology from Southwest Minnesota State University and a master's degree from the University of Iowa. Originally from Minneapolis, Rush currently enjoys living in the Arizona sunshine by road biking nearly 100 miles per week with her husband of 15 years and jogging with her two loveable Shetland Sheep dogs.

Connect with Lynn online

 Catch the Rush: www.LynnRush.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/LynnRushWrites

Twitter: www.twitter.com/LynnRush

 ~~~See you in the paranormal~~~

She has joined us today for this interview:

? How many jobs did you have before you became a writer?

Including my college life? LOL. I was a waitress throughout college to make money, but after that I was a Mental Health Therapist, then an Escrow Officer and now I work part time at a bookstore. So, I’d have to say three. J

? How long does it take you to write a book?

It really depends on my circumstances and how freely the words are flowing. On average, I can produce a 75,000-word first draft in about two to three weeks.

? What would you say is your most interesting writing quirk?

What a fun question. I’d have to say I love to write while nibbling on malted milk balls! Not Whoppers, mind you, but the gourmet ones from Sprouts that have about a half-inch of chocolate around the malted center. Okay, not a half-inch…but close!!

? Where do you get your ideas or inspiration for your characters?

Anywhere and everywhere. I wake up with them, they slam into me while I’m exercising, or while out doing random things like grocery shopping or hanging out at a coffee shop. The key is to be open to them whenever and wherever. You just never know what you’re going to see, hear, or experience that might trigger an idea.

? How do you decide what you want to write about?

I don’t, really. If I get a story in my head, it has to be written or I get a little…nuts. That’s why I like this quote so much:  “If I don’t write to empty my mind, I go Mad.” ~Lord Byron

? What books have most influenced your life?

Frank Peretti’s This Present Darkness. Love how he described his demons!

? What are you reading right now?

At the time I’m typing the answers to this interview, I am between books. But I just finished Descended by Blood, by Angeline Kace. I really enjoyed it.

? What is your favorite comfort food?

Macaroni and Cheese (Kraft from the blue box!) and Malted Milk Balls. J

? What do you think makes a good story?

Characters. I just love them!! I’ll overlook minor plot issues and typos if I’m really engrossed in a character any day.

? Who would you consider your favorite author and why?

This is a toughie because it changes as I find new authors, but there are staples and they include Richelle Mead, Rebecca Zanetti, Gena Showalter and PC Cast. They all create such strong characters I’m usually vested in them immediately. J

Fun random questions: 

• dogs or cats? Dogs
• Coffee or tea? Tea
• Dark or milk chocolate? Dark—ohhhhh—TIE, I love them both
• Rocks or flowers? Flowers
• Night or day? Day
• Favorite color? Blue (right now)
• Crayons or markers? Markers
• Pens or pencils? Pencils

 Thanks for having me here! This was GREAT fun!!

On to the books...

Awaited (Wasteland, #2) –Release Date May 2012

Goodreads: http://bit.ly/AAxAz4
Book Blurb for Awaited:
     Russell Leonard is a centuries-old Guardian who’s lost faith in his purpose. So when he’s charged with procuring the first female Guardian in over two centuries, he can only hope it’s the red-headed beauty who’s been haunting his dreams for months. And if it is, he intends to claim her as his. But when he finds his dream woman, Annabelle is mute and bears no Guardian’s Mark.
     He soon realizes she’s been tainted by an ancient evil. Russell must somehow release the secrets trapped within this delicate soul to help her tap into the only weapon powerful enough to silence a millennia-old demon—her voice.

Wasteland

Wasteland, #1

Available Now

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Amazon:  http://amzn.to/pavzwE

Barnes and Noble: http://bit.ly/pbigOg

Book Blurb for Wasteland:

 Bound by the blood contract his human mother signed four centuries ago, half-demon, David Sadler, must obey his demonic Master’s order to capture fifteen-year-old Jessica Hanks. But as he learns more about her, he realizes she may be the key to freedom from his demonic enslavement.

The only obstacle—Jessica’s distractingly beautiful Guardian, Rebeka Abbott. He must not give in to their steamy chemistry, or he will lose his humanity. But fresh off a quarter millennia of sensory deprivation as punishment for not retrieving his last target, he may not be able to resist temptation long enough to save what’s left of his human soul.

**Short Story**

Prelude to Darkness

Wasteland, # .5

Release Date May 2012

Goodreads: http://bit.ly/wnP9zi 

Book blurb for Prelude to Darkness 

For a slave, hope is a dangerous thing…

Margaret Rousseau dreams of freedom from a life of servitude. When a mysterious woman saunters into the servants’ tavern promising the impossible, Margaret dares to hope she could win the heart of the one man she has secretly coveted since she first wore a corset...The Prince.

Margaret desperately grasps for the opportunity to change her bleak destiny by placing faith in a woman who is not as forthcoming as she seems. Blinded to the stranger’s dark motives, Margaret surrenders herself to gain her heart’s desires. But her choice may bring forth a darkness that could destroy all she holds dear.

Blog Tour: Starring into the Eyes of Chance by Kay Dee Royal

This virtual book tou is presented by Bewitching Book Tours.

Welcome to The Wormhole and my day on the tour.

It is my pleasure to feature:

Starring into the Eyes of Chance by Kay Dee Royal

Staring Into the Eyes of Chance

by Kay Dee Royal

Muse It Hot Publishing

Releasing March 2012

Book one in the LIIA Series (Lycan International Investigation Agency)
Featuring Werewolves, Paranormal Abilities, Explicit Love Scenes

Olivia swears off men until she meets Chance, a Lycan alpha. He ignites an undeniable hunger they can only sate together.

BLURB:
Olivia endures a thirty-four year passionless marriage, discovering her dead husband’s philandering history at his funeral. She devotes her energy and life-long sensitivity with animals to her wildlife refuge and preserve.
Chance, a Lycan alpha and leader of the Lycan International Investigation Agency (LIIA) throws himself into his investigations. He chooses to neglect his duty of finding a primal-mate after watching his father become an empty shell over the loss of his.

A murderous rogue pack draws Chance onto Olivia’s wildlife preserve, sending Olivia’s animal sensitivities into overdrive. Chance and Olivia discover a sizzling force driving them together.

Will they succumb to its enticing tether, or fight to resume their loveless lives apart?

Muse It Up Publishing: http://tinyurl.com/6rubdud
Amazon link: http://tinyurl.com/7lhhx2z

Short Excerpt:

Where the hell is it?
Sharp prickles raced up Olivia’s spine as the deepest, longest, eeriest wolf howl she ever heard echoed through the forest. Her body froze and her fingers clung white-knuckled around the tranq rifle. A longer ominous howl answered. It came from the back side of the barn. She took a deep breath, stood up with gun ready, rounded the corner, and ran the length of the barn. Olivia paused for another breath before dashing around to the backside of the structure.
Nothing.
She stepped away from the building, intent on walking her yard perimeter, head pivoting in all directions, scanning the short grass and fallen leaves. Movement to her right alerted her too late as she pivoted
toward the motion. “Oomph!” She took a hit, like a truck slammed into her front side. A flurry of black and silver fur, claws, and teeth. She fell flat on her back, her head bouncing off the ground. The rifle flew from her grasp. No footfalls, no heavy breathing, but a pungent scent of musty dog fur lingered in the air.
Olivia lay there, afraid to move, afraid the wolf had just called in his pack.
 

 
Author Bio:


Kay Dee Royal writes paranormal and fantasy erotic romance—maybe because it's also her favorite genre to read! She pens tales with wild, rugged heroes and strong, intelligent heroines. She'll give them both a few shadowy secrets, making her stories intriguing and fun. She resides in Southern
Michigan with her family (her dogs, her cats, her caged husband... you get the idea) You can reach her at her blog and find the latest on her titles from her publisher, MuseItHot.

My sincere apologies to Kay Dee Royal, Bewitching Book Tours, and to my followers for being late with my post.

Author Interview: Nathan Burns (Moment of Kairos)

Welcome to The Wormhole!

It is my pleasure to feature an interview with debut author Nathan Burns.

? When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?

I've been writing on and off since I was around ten, which was about the time I realised I could create worlds of my own. I never got more than half way through a variety of stories until about a year ago, where I decided it was time to knuckle down and do the legwork to get one finished.

? How many jobs did you have before you became a writer?

Depends what you consider a job - I've had various short-lived part-time positions, although I am currently employed full-time. So probably about two and several bits.

? How long does it take you to write a book?

The way I've worked so far is to put together a chapter by chapter summary plan on a huge bit of paper, which takes a few days, then to get to first draft stage takes a few months. Editing can be endless, but another few months with a gap in the middle to get a fresh perspective seems to work out OK.

? What would you say is your most interesting writing quirk?

Possibly that I write nearly everything on an iPad at night. Typing on it can be a pain but the ability to write anywhere is invaluable. When I first started writing I didn't have the huge sheaf of pen and paper notes I imagine some writers have - it was all on the iPad. Although saying that, more and more rolled up large pieces of paper covered in notes have begun to appear around my flat...

? Where do you get your ideas or inspiration for your characters?

Everything I guess - I try to avoid cliches, though I keep in mind certain archetypes that most people will understand and be able to relate to. A lot of fictional characters seem to be very dramatic and prone to mood swings, which doesn't really appeal to me. I prefer real characters in dramatic situations, because that's when the true nature of people comes out.

? How do you decide what you want to write about?

Generally I write what I would want to read. I completely understand that what I write won't be everyone's cup of tea in the same way that I don't go for certain genres of books. It ends up that a story has formed in my head to the point that it's barely me writing it, it's more like I'm watching it play out and taking notes as I go.

? What books have most influenced your life?

Most of what David Eddings has written - The Garion series, the Sparhawk series and The Redemption of Althalus. I read them when I was quite young and was just blown away by the worlds I could delve in to.

? What are you reading right now?

I recently finished Mort by Terry Pratchett. I'm not sure what to read next - been so focused on my own novel that I haven't had a chance to do much reading. I'm thinking about the Runelords series, I keep seeing it mentioned.

? What do you like to do when you are not writing?

Play games, watch TV, watch movies -  I became a bit of a home cinema nut a few months ago so been getting into film a bit more.

? What is your favorite comfort food?

I can't say I comfort eat that much but when I do it's fairly severe - whatever it is I'm eating, I end up finishing the whole pack / cake / roulade.

? What do you think makes a good story?

Characters, setting, mythology - personally I enjoy worlds or situations I can dive into with characters I like along for the ride. With that in mind, each story has a different feel about it - some are deadly serious and they're great for that, some are comedic and they're also great for that. I guess a really good story is one that when you've finished, if you could forget it all and read it all again, you would.

? Who would you consider your favorite author and why?

David Eddings, hands down. Absolutely fantastic books - I love the stories, and fantasy genre aside, the characters and the interplay between them is just brilliant. You want to tag along with them for their adventures, and you don't want it to end. Or at least I didn't!

Fun random questions: 

• dogs or cats? Cats. I always grew up with cats around and I think they're great. Plan to get a couple of kittens as soon as I can.

• Coffee or tea? Used to be coffee but now it's tea. I've learned the benefits of a tea break in the middle of a particularly stressful situation.

• Dark or milk chocolate? Milk chocolate. Dark's just a little bit too bitter for me.

• Rocks or flowers? Odd question, but rocks I suppose. I wonder what that says about me?

• Night or day? Night I think. I like the sunlight but I'm definitely more creative in the dark, plus you can fully focus on whatever you're enjoying (e.g. a movie in the cinema)

• Favorite color? Blue. Always been blue.

• Crayons or markers? Markers. I could never get the hang of crayons.

• Pens or pencils? Good quality pens. I like fountain pens but they're just too messy.

Moment of Kairos by Nathan Burns (debut book)
(Young Adult Science Fiction/Fantasy)

Book blurb from author:

Four worlds. Four ages. Four struggles through deserts, demons, criminal underworlds and overwhelming odds. Elian searches for answers to the mysterious blackouts, led forward by his only clue: an encoded diary. Ben stalks the streeets at night in search of horrific creatures not of this world. Alexander hunts down criminals, always intent on doing the right thing whatever the cost. And Prometheus tries to save his village without dying in the process.
Separate but intertwined, they press on, linked somehow to the mysterious John, who watches and waits - for it seems each of the four is part of something much greater than they could ever have imagined.

You can buy a copy of this book by clicking HERE.

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Happy Reading!

Book Blitz for She Speaks to Angels by Ami Blackwelder (Giveaway too)

This virtual book blitz is presented by Bewitching Book Tours.

Click HERE to see all the stops on the blitz.

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(fill out the form below to enter to win a free ecopy)

Welcome to The Wormhole and the book blitz for 

Ami Blackwelder's new book, She Speaks to Angels.

About the Author:

Ami Blackwelder is a romance suspense writer in the paranormal, scifi and historical genres. Growing up in Florida, she graduated UCF and in 1997 received her BA in English and additional teaching credentials. Then she packed her bags and travelled overseas to teach in Thailand, Nepal, Tibet, China and Korea. Thailand is considered her second home now. She has always loved writing and wrote poems and short stores since childhood; however, her novels began when she was in Thailand.

Having won the Best Fiction Award from the University of Central Florida (Yes, The Blair Witch Project University), her short fiction From Joy We Come, Unto Joy We Return was published in the on campus literary magazine: Cypress Dome and remains to this day in University libraries around the USA. Later, she achieved the semi-finals in a Laurel Hemingway contest and published a few poems in the Thailand’s Expat magazine, and an article in the Thailand’s People newspaper. Additionally, she has published poetry in the Korea’s AIM magazine, the American Poetic Monthly magazine and Twisted Dreams Magazine.

http://amiblackwelder.blogspot.com

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She Speaks to Angels

By Ami Blackwelder

"I tried not to sound hysterical, but it’s not every day you find out the paranormal is hunting you."

What if everything you believed was a lie?

A Suicide

Seventeen year old Allison Maney attends Millennium High School in Manhattan. Nothing out of the ordinary, unless you consider the occasional suicides at the school. At least that is what everyone is told, what everyone believes. But Tommy Bachelor was a popular football player; why would he jump off the roof of the school?

Dangerous Liaisons

When Dameon pays attention to Ali, she couldn't be more excited, because for the past three months he was all she could think about. But now that Dameon is finally pining for her affections, she is becoming more and more wrapped up in a clique of three who, as new transfers to the school, are proving to be trouble. But at least Dameon loves her, doesn't he?

Kian- a dangerous love interest she did not ask for.

Powers- belonging to an underworld she never knew existed.

A Clique- that could be friends or foes?

A Soul Purpose

The underworld of angels and demons have one thing on their mind: Earth.

Demons want to do what they want.

Angels want to protect humans from these rogue angels, AKA: Demons

For Allison Maney, everything is not exactly what it seems…

A Suspenseful Romance

Caught between Dameon and Kian, the suicide and the clique of three,

Ali won't know who to trust…or who to love.

Giveaway!

Giveaway runs one day only! Must fill out the form and be 18 or older.

Good luck and thanks for entering!

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Happy Reading.

Free!!! Day of First Sun by Sheryl Steines

FREE Two Days Only: Murder, mystery, magic and mayhem...yes, this book has it all.


Sheryl Steines has created a book that will be reminiscent of books you've loved over the years. To sum it up quickly--think Harry Potter all grown up! By Hope Welsh "Romance Junkie"

Annie Pearce and Cham Chamsky are tracking the vampire Sturtagaard when they are enlisted by the FBI to solve the murder of Princess Amelie. This isn’t an ordinary murder for the Wizard Guards, this is a magical murder of a non-magical princess. They must determine who killed the princess and in the process they learn there was more to her murder than originally thought. As they dig deeper into the mystery they must do so in front of the world while still protecting the secret of who they are and their lives in magic.

Read the first chapter here

The Reviews Are In

Perfect blend of fantasy and romance! By BooksAreMagic

From the very beginning of this book it is evident that Annie Pearce is a fierce, kick-ass character who doesn't seem to have a fear for anything. As a Wizard Guard, Annie is used to hunting vampires, demons and every other type of supernatural evil. By Roxy Kade

Sure, First Sun has wizards and vampires, spells and jinxes, crystals and charms, but Ms. Steines has an incredible talent for seamlessly crossing between the magical and non-magical worlds. She managed to magically transform me into her vision of a universe where magicals and non-magicals alike co-exist and work together. By Kevin A. Carey Infante

Every paranormal and urban fantasy book has its own legends on how things came to be, and this book is no exception. I just love the cool mythology in this one! It has its own important dates, powerful beings and sacred places which were essential in this book. By Jenelle R.

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