Personal Ramblings

September and October Report

Hullo! Time for another two-month recap of my crazy I-quit-you-corporate-Imma-work-at-home-like-a-boss life. Yeahboy. So, um, here’s the deal, Sparky. There hasn’t been any major change to my current freelancing situation. HAH. I know, right? It’s crazy. It really is.

Anyway, let me go back to the little plans I had back in early September when I hit a teeny weeny bump on the road to freelance greatness. I didn’t really say it back then, but I found myself in a slump-ish type of condition. I was kind of in a what-am-doing-with-my-life state for a moment there.

I had some to-do’s back in September as an attempt to get back into my Dizzizit It’s Time To Fly mode.

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Spotlight: Dream Magic by Dawn Harshaw

Ah, here’s another one from my review list that I have yet to get to. Yes, yes, I shall post a review soon, but for now, read more about this cool fantasy novel, Dream Magic: Awakenings by author Dawn Harshaw.

About the book

A young boy battles demons and learns magic in a shared lucid dream.

Eric, a young boy, has enough of nightmares ruining his dreams. Determined to grow stronger, he tackles magical disciplines one at a time – be it flying, blade magic, or telepathy – and stares down his fears. But, will he survive the battles and the trial of nightmare mastery? And at what cost?

“Dream Magic: Awakenings” reaches for deep metaphysical concepts and uses introspective experiences to offer an immersive feeling of MAGIC.

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Spotlight: Impeccable Petunia by Katie Christine

Here’s one for the young ones and grownups alike. Will be posting a review soon. In the meantime, check out this adorable kids’ book, Impeccable Petunia by author Katie Christine.

About the book

Follow Petunia, the backyard hen, through a hazardous world as she discovers hidden talents, a mischievous cat named Macy and encounters all things feathered and furious.

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Fantasy Spotlight: The Path of the Fallen by Dan O’Brien

Today we have a fantasy novel by author Dan O’Brien. I will be posting a review later, but for now enjoy a very interesting conversation between the author and his characters! ;)

Synopsis:

The world is broken. The coming of the Intelligence pushed the remnants of humanity deep into the tundra. What remained was a vast sea of ice and the machine city, Culouth. E’Malkai Armen, descendent of the Fallen, has been a citizen of Culouth his entire life. A bitter betrayal, and the inception of a war that will destroy millions of lives, forces E’Malkai to confront the past and undertake a pilgrimage that is his by birthright. As he travels to the cold tundra of the north, the realm prepares for war. The Path of the Fallen is a lonely and arduous path, but it must be walked for the sake of all mankind.

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Banned Books Week Hop: Win a book from The Book Depository (plus more giveaways!)

I’ve decided to join the 2nd Annual Banned Books Week Hop! This blog hop is hosted by Inspired Kathy @ I Am A Reader Not A Writer and Jen @ I Read Banned Books. :)

“Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it highlights the value of free and open access to information. Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community–librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types–in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular.”

– ALA website (read more)

The blog hop runs from September 28th to October 6th. Winners will be announced on October 7th or 8th.

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Book Blast + $50 Amazon Giveaway: Concilium by Michelle Pickett

Whut? Another book blast! Check out Concilium by Michelle Pickett and join the Rafflecopter giveaway at the end of this post for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card.

Concilium by Michelle PickettA tale of deadly creatures and forbidden romance…

Leslee hit a strange animal with her car. Now she’s marked for death.
It was a simple car accident – the animal didn’t even die – but it drew the attention of the Cruor Imbibo. Driven by their insatiable need to feed, the secret society of Imbibo has devoured the dregs of civilization for centuries. Afraid Leslee will expose them, and put an end to their meal ticket, the Imbibo want her dead.

The Concilium is Leslee’s only protection. Guardian of the ancient secret and the protector of humans, the Concilium fights to control the Imbibo and end their feeding frenzy. Miller works for the Concilium. Keeping Leslee alive is his next assignment.

Now Leslee is on the run, and the only thing between her flesh and the snapping jaws of the Imbibo is Miller. He and Leslee quickly form a bond, but will falling in love make Miller’s job more difficult? Because if he fails, Leslee will be next on the Imbibo menu.

The Cruor Imbibo are coming, and they’re coming for Leslee.

Get this book: Amazon, MuseItUpPublishing, Bookstrand, Omnilit, Smashwords, Kindlegraph.

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Book Blast + $50 Amazon Giveaway: Freedom Road by T.M. Souders

Today we’re having a book blast for Freedom Road by T.M. Souders. I recently won an ebook copy of this in a giveaway and I can’t wait to read it. It looks very promising!

Freedom Road by T.M. Souders

Since the tender age of eight, music served as Samantha Becker’s source of solace against her father’s tyranny and her mother’s alcoholism. Now at eighteen, her only dream is to study classical guitar at Juilliard. But when her father’s careless actions lead to an “accident,” which threatens her ability to play the guitar, Sam becomes despondent. Losing all confidence in her future, Sam hides behind the emotional barriers that have protected her for years.

Just when Sam has given up, two unexpected people enter her life, giving her the confidence she needs, and forcing her to evaluate all she’s ever known. Battling her father’s plans for her future, band mates using her for personal gain, and a permanent injury, the odds are stacked against her. With auditions approaching and time running out, Sam must relearn to play the guitar, or be destined to give up her dreams forever. — Get this book on Amazon

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Celebrating Bloggers Blog Hop & Giveaway

Yay it’s the Celebrating Bloggers Blog Hop! This is an event sponsored by Terri Giuliano Long, author of In Leah’s Wake. We’ll be celebrating bloggers during this event!

I blog because it’s the easiest form of writing for me and I love supporting authors through blogging and reviewing their books because I love reading, I love supporting fellow dreamers, and I believe in good karma! Someday, if things turn out, I hope that I’ll have a few good bloggers supporting me, too!

Visit the other bloggers/authors in this hop! Just click on the badge on the left. And join the Rafflecopter giveaway after the jump! :)

Giveaway

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