Philly Book Picks For The Week ( 94) !

I recommend this book to all sci-fi fans. I couldn’t wait to read the book on aliens encounters. I am not usually a huge fan of science fiction, but I found this book intriguing. The story line was good and kept my interest.  I enjoyed how the author writes, the language is descriptive and it has an engaging flow to it. The characters seem real and, I am very much looking forward to reading more of the writer books.

Book Description:

Lyrissa is a woman on a mission with a haunted past. Peggy is a woman in a new world on a quest. The Agency and the Guard both want Peggy. Will Lyrissa help the Queen and the Guard for a healthy sum or will she find the courage to let Peggy leave so they can both go home?Going Home is Book One in the Alien Encounters Series, a new adult supernatural fantasy set in a dystopian future for women of all ages, but recommended for those over 16. Go on a psychic inner and outer journey with Lyrissa and find out if she goes home!

 Author Bio :

Kim Welsman is an new author and love sci-fi novels.  Kim started writing short stories as a young child but didn’t even consider writing a novel until she became a high school teacher. Her female science students weren’t connecting with the great WHY question of science the science fiction movies she showed in class presented. Kim realized these young women were much like her, unable to find themselves in the text. At that moment Kim realized she needed to write science fiction and fantasy stories to help those young women and all women have a voice. She wanted to introduce them to the far off realms she dreamed of as a child. Kim lives in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia with her husband and a library filled with books. She loves to take pictures for inspiration and paints in her spare time to relax.

Book link :  http://astore.amazon.com/bernadine-20/detail/B00BFUODK2

Book Pick For The Week ( 92) !

I wanted to give a new up-coming author book pick posting this week. I laughed out loud, cringed at embarrassing dialogue moments, and felt invested in the characters . Overall a good book for only $ 8.99  !

Book Description:

Interior Designer, Georgia Porter, aka Peaches is a strong independent woman who is holding it down for her man. Charles is her first love has been with Peaches since high school. An opportunist, he shamelessly allowed Peaches to put him through college and Law School. He promised that he would marry her just as soon as he passed the Bar. Unfortunately, almost ten years later Charles has not been able to pass the Bar. And the beautiful Peaches is still single, thirty pounds heavier and paying all of the bills. You see stress and pressure has weighed heavy on Peaches and she’s let herself go. She’s gained a lot of weight and unbeknown to her Charles has been searching for love in other places. But things are looking up for Peaches as she is about to discover. Peaches was one big contract away from a breakthrough in her career. She had just landed a huge contract to decorate the mansion of a mega R&B Singer named Miracle. As if that wasn’t enough good news Charles finally passed the Bar. Peaches is ecstatic as she expects Charles to be a man of his word and honor his promise. Less than an hour later she gets a voice mail from Charles to meet her at an expensive, romantic restaurant. He had something that he wanted to ask her. Happy days are here again! Peaches thought that finally all of her prayers had just been answered. Charles was going to ask her to marry him. Unfortunately, Peaches arrives at the restaurant just in time to witness Charles proposing to another woman.

Author Bio :

Brenda Stokes Lee is an author, screenwriter, novelist and a good old fashioned storyteller who refuses to let a trivial little thing like the truth come between her and a good story. Born in North Carolina, but raised in the suburbs of Washington D.C., this writer is a Morgan State University graduate who currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. Creative, funny and full of tall tales of love, mystery, fantasy, action, intrigue and grown folk’s drama, Brenda is determined to make you laugh, to make you cry and most important to make you feel alive.

Book Link : http://astore.amazon.com/bernadine-20

Book Pick For The Week ( 87 ) !

The Seventh Circle is the best fantasy book  ever, which has a lot of  mystery and suspense reading  moments !

Todd Cheney has the knack for spinning a well written action type of epic material, which is very descriptive and has a lot of story details, with interesting imagination dialogue. “The Seventh Circle “has established itself as one of the most significant work of fantasy and adventure book. Most readers have read fantasy novels, from the outrageous spectacle of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, to the Harry Potter series. Author Todd Cheney has taken on sci  fi fantasy features, elements, setting, characters and well as objects from, dark and early medieval ages. Most of the novel is set in a fictional world, full of magical creatures an endless heroes duty and responsibilities. If you wanted more fantasy story-lines, in the last year or so, it has been written now  by author Cheney in hard copy or E-book.

 

 

Book Description :

This is the complete 2nd edition including books I-IV.

I-The Seventh Circle
II-The Rhythm of Nature
III-Emperors of Darkness
IV-The Soulstone

The Seventh Circle is a tale of high adventure, fantasy and destiny.

In a time before there was time, seven circles of magic were the basis of existence. They were: time, the sky and stars, the earth, nature, knowledge, man and the races, and finally, the last…

Called through strange marks that appear on their hands and wrists, six denizens of the land shall come together to discover their fate, and perhaps change the fate of all.

In a land about to be torn by war and darkness, a few were chosen to rise. Can they master the power within themselves and drive the demons out of the world?

Author Bio :

Todd Cheney grew up in Brookfield, Wisconsin, a suburb of Milwaukee, and has lived in the southeastern Wisconsin area all his life. He has always been fascinated with art and different forms of self-expression. Writing, in his opinion, is one of the best forms of self-expression.

Cheney wrote his first novel, The Seventh Circle, when he was twenty-two years old. He has gone on to complete The Seventh Circle fantasy series consisting of four books: The Seventh Circle, The Rhythm of Nature, Emperors of Darkness and The Soulstone. He is also the author of a science fiction novel titled The Risen and a contemporary fantasy called The Bracelet.

Book Link :  http://www.amazon.com/Seventh-Circle-Complete-2nd-ebook/dp/B00BWUP7ZK/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1365360916&sr=1-1&keywords=todd+cheney

Book Pick For The WEEK !

  Are you a working woman who feels overwhelmed by your responsibilities? Do you wish you had more leisure time for family and friends? Passport to Priorities will help you regain control of your life. This book will walk you through the steps leading to more balance, peace and satisfaction.

Book Description:

Learn how to:
* Assess the balance in your life
* Take care of yourself physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually
* Identify and focus on your most important priorities
* Set limits and say “no” to the unimportant

Reformed workaholic, Kathleen Barton, brings years of helping working women live according to their purpose, values, and priorities. Packed with engaging stories and real-life examples of women just like you, it provides enlightening self-assessments and practical action plans. Passport to Priorities is a clear and simple road map for achieving success.

 Author Bio:

Kathleen Barton, MBA, is a professional speaker, author, and coach specializing in work-life issues. Her books include Connecting with Success, The Balancing Act: Managing Work and Life, and Finding Your Purpose and Passion in Life workbook. Her passion is to help working women develop a road map to balance and achieve success in every area of life.

 Author Live Radio Link : http://www.blogtalkradio.com/girlpower/2013/03/15/kathleen-barton

Author book Link : http://astore.amazon.com/bernadine-20/detail/1600139434

Book Pick For This Week ( 86 ) !

This is an fabulous book for readers. Who are looking for personal growth, inspiration dialogue. To keep perspective, motivate or energize your career professionally. This book will help you find meaningful advice, challenge you and inspire creativity.

 

Book Description:

Wisdom from the Inner Teacher guides us to rely on inner powers to access those often overlooked “Aha!” moments–whether we’re the student or the teacher. Dr. Fletcher introduces Optimal Wisdom Learning, OWL, a practical six-step process to identify, recreate and sustain the actual learning moment through a fusion of neuroscience, psychology and philosophy. You’ll embark on a meaningful journey, sharing the author’s personal and professional experiences, while learning how to integrate these steps into your life and your classroom.

Author Bio :

Janice Fletcher, EdD, is an international speaker, trainer and coach for educators and community leaders. She has worked as an educational administrator, principal coach and leadership consultant to school systems and businesses—from the U.S., to India, and the Caribbean. Dr. Fletcher received the National Distinguished Principal award from the State of Georgia in 1996. She has written for a variety of educational publications.

Book link :  http://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Inner-Teacher-Turning-Learning/dp/1475128177/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1363016932&sr=1-1&keywords=janice+fletcher

Author live interview link :  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/girlpower/2013/03/13/dr-janice-fletcher

Book Pick For The Week ( 84) !

This story line will hold a special place in the hearts of many children’s for years .The whimsical nature of  Author Anaka Jone’ children’s book allows young readers to tap into their imagination and picture what goes on inside the heads of the animals around them. A perfect story for children who love animals, “The Night Horses” depicts the world of love and companionship to be found among horses and humans. This author sure has the Knack for spinning a suspenseful delightful, children’s adventure book. This would be a great gift, even for animals lovers .

Book Description:

The Night Horses is an playful children’s book that imagines the secret lives of barn horses who chatter, chow, play and work all while their owners are away. Though she is only in sixth grade, Jones has produced a lively book that mixes reality and fantasy to showcase the playful and humorous side of rural life. She invites readers to accompany her to a secret barn party where these animals will play as hard as they work. “The Night Horses” follows the animals’ daily lives. Each morning, the horse herd takes their breakfast at the hay feeder. Mulling around, they exchange gossip and share their plans for the day. There’s May, an old mare whose giddy-up spirit fuels her energetic personality. She wants to challenge Cloud to a race even though she is three times his age. Frisco and Bella are an inseparable married couple, and plenty of young foals timidly hide behind their mothers’ legs amongst the group. After a long day of work, the horses clean up, head to their stalls for dinner, and wait in the barn until their owners head back to the house. With humans out of the picture, the horses get busy creating their own rural night life, effectively turning the farm into their own little three-ring circus.

Author Bio :

Author Anaka Jones is an new author looking for many of years writing novels.  In this book , Anaka Jones  imagines the life of a herd of horses as they work, chow, play and turn a farm into their own three-ring circus in “The Night Horses”!

Book Link : http://www.amazon.com/The-Night-Horses-Anaka-Jones/dp/1452882789/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1362679375&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=anaka+jones

Book Pick For The Week ( 83 ) !

Tired of the dating games or same old romance books.  Author Darshaun McAway  novel  ‘ Girlfriend VS. Wife “  is an intriguing turning pages nonstop book until the very end. Which will have you interrogate  your role as an wife or girlfriend !

Book Description :

In today’s world, romantic relationships have become a lot less clear-cut than they were even twenty years ago and many modern women find themselves confused about not only where they are romantically, but where they want to be. And who they want to be there with. Girlfriend vs. Wife Duties explores the difference between a wife and a girlfriend and why someone might choose to be one or the other, or transition between the two. In witty and frank style, this book encourages a return to classic values such as self-respect and the woman as the heart of a family, but without judging modern dating conventions.

Author Bio : Darshaun  McAway  is an author of  many novels. Who dreamed of writing stories that readers would fall in love with and provoked a discussion and debate on his story-lines.

Book Link :  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/girlfriend-vs-wife-duties-darshaun-mcaway/1113832397?ean=9781300303732

Author live radio interview Link :  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/girlpower/2013/03/06/girlfriend-vs-wife-duties

Reflected in You: A Crossfire Novel

  EROTIC ROMANCE  NOVEL THAT SHOULD NOT BE MISSED !

Book Description:

Gideon Cross. As beautiful and flawless on the outside as he was damaged and tormented on the inside. He was a bright, scorching flame that singed me with the darkest of pleasures. I couldn’t stay away. I didn’t want to. He was my addiction… my every desire… mine.My past was as violent as his, and I was just as broken. We’d never work. It was too hard, too painful… except when it was perfect. Those moments when the driving hunger and desperate love were the most exquisite insanity.

We were bound by our need. And our passion would take us beyond our limits to the sweetest, sharpest edge of obsession.

Author Bio:

Sylvia Day is the #1 New York Times and #1 international bestselling author of more than a dozen award-winning novels translated into over three dozen languages. She has been nominated for the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Author and her work has been honored as Amazon’s Best of the Year in Romance. She has won the RT Book Reviews Reviewers’ Choice Award and been nominated for Romance Writers of America‘s prestigious RITA award twice. S. J. DAY’s resume includes a variety of odd jobs ranging from amusement park employee to Russian linguist/interrogator for the U.S. Army Military Intelligence. She’s presently a full-time writer. A native Southern Californian, S.J. thinks there’s no place like home, but she loves to travel. Her adventures have taken her to Japan, Holland, Germany, France, Mexico, Jamaica, and all over the United States.

Links:
Sylvia also writes under the pseudonyms:
S. J. Day – http://www.amazon.com/author/sjday
Livia Dare – http://www.amazon.com/author/liviadare

Book Pick For The Week ( 83 ) !

Looking  for a new thriller and suspense book to read, with a lot of dos and don’ts . This book is certainly  worthwhile download or purchasing !

Book Description:

Imagine all your life you were surrounded by poverty…. When a life changing proposition is imposed on Marcus Williams he reluctantly makes a decision that would forever change his life. Leading into a life of blood mischief and crime, would his journey through the cold and gritty streets of Chicago end tragically? Or would he beat the odds and prevail? Experience these events at your own risk as you enter The Holy City .

Author Bio :
Born in the intercity of Chicago author  Michael F. Blake found himself pulled in two different directions after completing high school. His dreams of becoming a basketball player was overwhelmed by the peer pressure from neighborhoods where young men were famous for being street lords… Becoming a young parent Michael chose the fast life to provide for his family. After a drastic incident, which led Michael to serve 3 1/2 years in prison, he was able to recollect on his childhood memories began writing his debut novel entitled “The Holy City”…first of a trilogy. Michael says, “My writing is a reflection of my imagination along with snippets of childhood memories…” Michael is currently residing in Chicago and is the second male author signed under, Delphine Publications. He is working on his next book.

Book Link : http://www.amazon.com/Holy-City-Delphine-Publications-Presents/dp/0988709317/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1358601801&sr=1-4&keywords=michael+f.+blake

Author radio show Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/girlpower/2013/01/21/author-michael-f-blake

Book supporting ” Cancer Research Institute ” !

   Every time you purchases  ” Hakim and Terrance Shadow Mystery”  a dollar  go’s to the Cancer Foundation !

Hakim and Terrance Shadow Mystery  is a wonderful story about a lost dog. Two best friends go on an adventure to bring Shadow home. Along the way you will meet nice neighbors, some kind business owners and many others.  Find out how the mystery is  solved today ,with your purchase of Hakim and Terrance Shadow Mystery.

Author Bio:

Bernadine Feagins  is an new author who is looking forward to many years of writing adult’s and children’s books. She has always had a love of children and worked many years in early childhood education. During these times she witnessed the joy children felt as she would demonstratively read books. In addition she is a very active mom who loves to nurture not only her children, but those of family and community. She often had story time with those she loved and cared for. She developed her story telling skills through the numerous books she read to children, this gave her an inspiration to tell her own story called” Hakim and Terrance Shadow Mystery”. When Bernadine isn’t reading to children or involved in some other child nurturing activity, she can be found as a business woman . Bernadine is available for interviews, book signings or public reading in schools and libraries.  Visit Bernadine online at , HTTP://ASTORE.AMAZON.COM/BERNADINE-20

Book Link : http://www.amazon.com/Hakim-Terrance-shadow-mystery-ebook/dp/B0037KM1FM/ref=sr_1_3_bnp_1_kin?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1358435817&sr=1-3&keywords=bernadine+feagins

Author Live radio show link : http://www.blogtalkradio.com/girlpower/2012/12/23/three-must-have-books-for-christmas

Cancer Center Link : http://writersunitetofightcancer.com/bernadine-feagins.htm?fb_source=message

Doggie online store : http://astore.amazon.com/doggiegear-20