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Inspiring destinations for writers (a guest post)

Hey, guys! We all know that finding inspiration for writing isn’t always easy. As an article writer, I sometimes find it hard to write about random topics. I mean, when you have to write about random stuff like medical equipment suppliers, college applications, custom paint jobs or custom made church chairs, it can be hard to make it an inspired article. For articles like these, I just try to imagine what would make a reader enjoy these articles and find inspiration in being able to share interesting information to readers.

Today I have this guest post from the guys over at The Cruise Web. We know traveling to new places can be a great source of inspiration, so here they have some ideas for inspiring destinations for writers.

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Criminal profiling, forensic psychology, and tarot cards! Check out Rogue Oracle by Alayna Williams

Yay another book tour! This is for Rogue Oracle, the second book in the Oracle Series by author Alayna Williams.

I was first drawn to the cover art of this book. Then I read the blurbs of the two books and the words criminal profiler, forensic psychologist, Tarot cards, and divination jumped out at me! Hello, magic words that get me interested in a book! I really wanted to read them for this tour, but I know I wouldn’t be able to finish in time. So, they’re going on my review pile for now. (Ah review pile, you keep growing and growing!)

Anyway, check out this guest post by Alayna Williams. And check out the cover art, the book summaries and the excerpt from Rogue Oracle. Do check them out, friends, do check them out. Thou art awesome. ;)

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Guest Post & Giveaway: I’m Kind of a Weirdo, and You Might Be, Too (by Dana Sitar)

Please enjoy this guest post by Dana Sitar author of A Writer’s Bucket List. Then read on to know more about the book and enter the giveaway! ;)

I’m Kind of a Weirdo, and You Might Be, Too
by Dana Sitar

Because Leah has been so generous as to devote a whole week to the launch of my book — *blush* — I think it’s time to introduce myself to you all. I’d love for you to do the same! Tell me in the comments who you are.

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On Bad Reviews (a guest post by author Samantha Durante)

Enjoy this guest post by Samantha Durante, author of the book Stitch (YA paranormal/dystopian romance). Here she talks about bad reviews. I’m sure many readers wonder how authors feel when their books receive negative reviews. I, for one, hate giving bad reviews and I always try to be diplomatic and fair whenever a book falls below my expectations. I always try to make it balanced and fair and I make sure to say the review is only from my point of view and others may not share it. Anyway, here’s our chance to hear it from an author who’s had her share of negative reviews. :)

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Fall in love with The Sullivans and win fabulous prizes! (An iPad Mini, Kindle Fire, Nook Color, and Kobo eReader, and Amazon and iTunes gift cards up for grabs!)

When I heard about Novel Publicity’s biggest blog tour in history, I knew I just couldn’t pass it up even if the tour was for a romance series. I mean, I don’t hate romance novels, but I would prefer a fantasy or sci-fi book over one any time. Romantic novels are full of eye-roll and cringe worthy scenes, but sometimes it’s nice to just turn off the brain and get into the emotional mush and sexy banter.

Anyway, I read the first few books on The Sullivans and I will be posting quickie reviews sometime this week, but for today, please enjoy this guest post by Bella Andre, New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of the contemporary romance series, The Sullivans. Then read on to learn how you can win huge prizes as part of this blog tour, including special romantic swag baskets for each book, an iPad Mini, Kindle Fire, Nook Color, and Kobo eReader, and Amazon and iTunes gift cards!

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Blog Tour: Review of Cephrael’s Hand by Melissa McPhail (plus a giveaway!)

I’ve read a lot of good things about this book and it did not disappoint. In fact, it just blew me away. I have to say, Cephrael’s Hand (A Pattern of Shadow and Light, Book One) by Melissa McPhail is one of the most amazing epic fantasies I’ve read so far. I loved this book so much that as part of this tour I’ve decided to also publish a guest post by the author. In her guest post, Melissa talks about the fascinating magic system she designed for Cephrael’s Hand. It’s super cool, folks. Trust me.

Check out my review of this amazing book as well as Melissa’s guest post on magic systems. There’s also a tour-wide giveaway, so don’t forget to enter. Enjoy! ;)

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My Take on Magic Systems, guest post by Melissa McPhail (author of epic fantasy Cephrael’s Hand)

Please enjoy this guest post by Melissa McPhail, author of the spellbinding epic fantasy, Cephrael’s Hand. Melissa talks about the magic system she used in the book. I loved this book so much and I was so amazed at how the author created this wonderful magical world. I have so much respect for fantasy authors who can put all these awesome elements, throw them in their literary lab oven or magic cauldron and cook up something so huge, complex and believable.

Read on to learn how you can win huge prizes as part of this blog tour, including a Kindle Fire, $450 in Amazon gift cards, and 5 autographed copies of the book.

Also, don’t forget to check out my review of this amazing book. Enjoy! ;)

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Ten Novels: Your Ticket to Heaven (a guest post)

This is a guest post by Danielle Norrish.


If God were a book-lover wouldn’t you be really annoyed if the only reason why he didn’t allow you to enter heaven is because you haven’t read a single book in your whole lifetime? (No, the required reading you did in school won’t count). While a lot of people do like to read, there are also a number who don’t and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with them. People are just different; it’s just as simple as that. However, if it would mean earning you a place in heaven, wouldn’t you want to ensure that you have a reserved seat for you up there? And God asked “So what books have you read?” You can at least name one or a few titles like:

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Guest Post: Stories With A Twist

Today I have a guest post by Heather. Here she talks about the twists and turns that make a story great and exciting! Enjoy!

Stories with a Twist
by Heather Smith

You know, lately I have been re-watching M. Night Shyamalan’s movies and I figured out why they appeal to me so much. I like a story that is less explosive action and more storyline. I also love the twist. You know; the one you can almost see coming but not quite. Suspense, to me, is much preferable to shock.

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