Book Cover Reveal: "Where Shadows Lie" by Tialla Rising

Tialla was one of my earliest book cover design clients, so when she asked if I'd like to participate in her cover reveal I snatched the opportunity to finally, officially share this design. Sounds like it will be an interesting read (for older readers, obviously)--I'm looking forward to checking it out!



Check out the book cover and trailer reveal for Tialla Rising's upcoming release, Where Shadows Lie, and continue below to enter the giveaway! 

Release date: June 2015

Synopsis via Goodreads:

His dark past haunts him. His new life taunts him.

After twenty years in the gangs and a hefty prison sentence, an early release gives Shawn the opportunity to turn his life around.

But that isn’t so easy when gangs are involved.

Only a year into his fresh start, the gang catches on and makes Shawn’s life miserable. After all, once a gang member, always a gang member. His very blood belongs to them.

Threats become promises. Whispers become actions. Words become bullets. He must fight – not only for his life, but to save his honor, prove his integrity, and protect the woman he loves.

An ember of hope glows in the darkness, strengthening his resolve. Will her support and his determination be enough to dispel the shadows of his past?

A story of discovery and faith, love and perseverance.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tialla Rising is a Christian young woman living with her family in the mountains of Arizona. She loves to write and will passionately spend hours long into the night developing her stories. Like most writers, Tialla fills her spare time with reading from her favorite fantasy and mystery genres. A good book, a stormy day, and an iced coffee comprise her favorite moments.

www.therubyvial.com 

facebook.com/authortiallarising

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I am William Landor

Greetings, my name is William Landor. I am the son of a wealthy Boston merchant, but if you want to know something about the business, ask my older brother, Edmond. Edmond is my father’s favorite, and I have never been able to measure up. 

After the tragic death of my mother and sister-in-law, I fled to England where I remained for four years. When I returned in May of 1774, I found that Boston’s political tensions had grown worse. The king had even ordered that the port be sealed; no ships going in or out. What did the people of Boston expect after dumping the tea into the harbor?

I was shocked to discover that my good friend and our family physician, Dr. Joseph Warren, not only supported the rebels, but also was one of their leaders. He tried to make me understand why he and his followers did what they did, but struggled to accept it. They just did not understand what was due their king and country.

I had hoped that my father and I would get along better after I returned, but nothing seemed to be going right. He was angry with me for the time I spent with Warren. He also fears the future. With the Boston port closed, what is a merchant to do?

As if things alone do not make my life complicated enough, I have many secrets I must keep, including that the young African I brought home with me is not truly a slave, and the cloak buried deep within my trunk.

Which side will I choose? Will I ever get rid of that annoying girl, Selah, who is always speaking up about her beliefs? What about my secerets? Will I have have the courage to allow some of them time come to light?

Read all of my story in the book by author Sarah Holman, A Different Kind of Courage.

 

About the Author: 

Sarah Holman is a not so typical mid-twenties girl: A homeschool graduate, sister to six awesome siblings, and author of five published books and counting. If there is anything adventuresome about her life, it is because she serves a God with a destiny bigger than anything she could have imagined.

Connect with Her:

Blog: http://destinyofone.blogspot.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Sarah-Holman/157477047653416
Twitter: @thedestinyofone
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/sarahdestiny
Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/author/show/5072728.Sarah_Holman
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/pub/sarah-holman/5b/374/aa3/

And now, because I read this book and loved it, I'm encouraging you to either go buy a copy on Amazon or enter this giveaway (or both!)...

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Book Giveaway! "The Treasure Hunt" by Kate Willis

That I get to write this post is amazingly cool to me!

One of my sisters wrote a book as a gift for one of our younger sisters (whose birthday happens to be today!), and she wants to give a signed paperback copy to one of you. And being the super-cool person and great older sister that she is, she wanted to have an unusual sort of giveaway. Before we get to that, though, here's a little bit about her recently released book:

From the back cover:

When they reached the gnarled, old apple tree something white lying in the compost pile caught David's eye. He came to a sudden stop and jumped off his bike. Picking up the small package, he dusted off the grass mulch and carefully unwrapped a wooden block with strange carvings on one side. The paper, however, was more than just wrapping. "Your father's favorite pastime and your favorite foods are the keys to this mystery. Signed, Das Alte und Langweilig," read David as he studied the paper. They were silent a moment each thinking of the strange clue and even stranger signature.

Anna was first to speak. "It seems like some sort of treasure hunt."

This is a short and sweet tale that would make a fantastic family read-aloud! It's also completely clean and perfect to hand to any young reader. I love the fact that a large amount of the setting and characters are based off real family life.

Obviously, the author is my sister, but even if she wasn't I would be thrilled to recommend this book to anyone who loves delightful and wholesome reading material.

Enter for a chance to win! (Open to U.S. residents, only, because of shipping costs.)

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Don't think you can wait to see if you've won? Know someone who needs this book as a gift? Buy a signed copy directly from me at a discount (only $5+shipping). I take cash, check, PayPal, or credit--whatever is easiest for you!

A Parents' Guide Review of "The Treasure Hunt":

(Since I don't know your family's reading standards, nor am I responsible for raising your children, I provide you with the info you need to make your own decision. As always, I recommend parents pre-read their children's books.)

Genre: Contemporary Fiction (Homeschoolers)

Rating: G

Recommended for: All ages, family read aloud

The story of homeschooled children on summer break following clues to their very own treasure hunt.

Concerns: none!

Specific questions? Just ask!

Book Giveaway! "The Sparrow Found a House" by Jason McIntire

I asked the good folks on my Facebook Fan Page to raise their hands if they like free books. A whole bunch of them did, so here we go...

Jason McIntire, a homeschool graduate and author at Elisha Press, offered a paperback copy of his family-friendly homeschool fiction, "The Sparrow Found a House" as a giveaway. I just know you're gonna love it.

Here's why...

In which I praise "The Sparrow Found a House":

It's not often that you can find a good fiction book about being a homeschooler. And, to be honest, I've never read one with as interesting a premise as this: 

What if your new stepdad was a Bible-toting Army Sergeant?
Fifteen-year-old Jessie Rivera is living every teenager’s nightmare. Her widowed mom has married a man who wears his heavy Christian values like his sergeant’s stripes – on both sleeves. Glenn Sparrow is persistent, immovable, and not afraid to be firm. Worse than that, he’s loving, kind – even fun – and he has Chris, Moe, and Katie completely won over. But Jessie is determined that she won’t be won over, or give up her “freedom” without a fight. She knows what she wants, and it isn’t what they’ve got. Or is it?

This book is truly a story of family transformation. It is an enjoyable read with realistic characters (can I just say Sergeant Sparrow is awesome?), an interesting plot, and meaningful lessons and depictions of personal growth throughout.

This book would be a great family read-aloud and might prompt some interesting dinner-table discussions. I could also see this being a very encouraging story for families just starting on the homeschooling journey.

I fully intend to read this book to my children when they're older. (they really wouldn't get it at 21 months and 5 months!) In the meantime, I'm going to encourage all my homeschooling friends to check it out. 

I highly recommend "The Sparrow Found a House." (And I wasn't required to say that. It's my own opinion. Just sayin'...)

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Don't think you can wait to see if you've won? Know someone who needs this book as a gift? Buy a copy directly from me at a discount (only $10+shipping). I take cash, check, PayPal, or credit--whatever is easiest for you!

In which I share my Parents' Guide Review of "The Sparrow Found a House":

(Since I don't know your family's reading standards, nor am I responsible for raising your children, I provide you with the info you need to make your own decision. As always, I recommend parents pre-read their children's books.)

Genre: Contemporary Fiction (Homeschoolers)

Rating: G

Recommended for: All ages, family read aloud

The story of children trying to adjust to their new stepfather (married their widowed mother) and his ideas about godly parenting and homeschooling.

Concerns: some of the children (especially the eldest) have bad attitudes to begin with, run-ins with school bullies, some lying (but it’s dealt with properly), skeptical relatives, and a non-stressful run-in with a social worker.

Specific questions? Just ask!

Book Release! "The Case of the Tabloid Tattler" Available Now!

A cat who can write? That's right! Readers of all ages are loving Mia Thompson's first mystery. As a matter of fact, you should go watch this enthusiastic video review by author, blogger, and reviewer, Sarah Holman!)

Run on over to Amazon to get your copy for only $6.99 (paperback) or $2.99 (Kindle).*

And by way of celebration, if you purchase a copy of "The Case of the Tabloid Tattler" before July 17th (paperback or ebook) and let me know, I'll send you a free ebook copy of one of my other books--your choice! (If you feel like it, leave an Amazon and/or Goodreads review on any of my books--it really helps me out!)

We also have giveaway WINNERS!!!

Congratulations to Hannah B., winner of a signed paperback copy of "The Case of the Tabloid Tattler" and the opportunity to help me name a character in the next Kitten Files book.

Congratulations to Sian G., winner of an ebook copy of "The Case of the Tabloid Tattler"!

Coming soon: an update about the next Kitten Files book and a special request from Mia (the cat)!

Interviews, Excerpts, Giveaways--Oh, My! (In Other Words, It's a Blog Tour!)

I am SO excited! My new book, "The Case of the Tabloid Tattler" is officially releasing exactly one week from today!

Each day this week one of my fabulous blogging friends will be hosting a little something on their blog to help celebrate this book. Here's how it's shaping up...

Tuesday, June 10 - Right here, introducing the book, the blog tour, and the giveaways

Wednesday, June 11 - http://faithblum.wordpress.com, bringing you a character interview with Keith, the detective

Thursday, June 12 - http://jonathangarner.blogspot.com, hosting a guest post by Yours Truly in which I talk about inspiration and writing a story from a cat's perspective

Friday, June 13 - http://tiallarising.wordpress.com, interviewing me about being homeschooled, self-publishing, and my least favorite chore

Saturday, June 14 - http://www.holyworlds.org/blog, hosting an excerpt--the entirety of Chapter One

Sunday, June 15 - http://mydoubleliving.blogspot.com, sharing blogger Sarah Coons' review of the book

Monday, June 16 - http://ekaiserwritesablog.blogspot.com, interviewing me about my writing process, AND http://noblenovels.weebly.com, bringing you a character interview with Mia, the cat

Tuesday, June 17 - http://destinyofone.blogspot.com, announcing the book's release, the giveaway winners, and sharing one more excerpt and blogger Sarah Holman's video review

And I'm super excited about the giveaways! (I've, personally never seen one quite like this before.)

I'll be drawing two winners.
The first will receive a signed paperback copy of "The Case of the Tabloid Tattler" and they will get to help me choose the name of the dog in "The Kitten Files" #2.
The second will receive a free a free e-book version of "The Case of the Tabloid Tattler"

There are a bunch of ways to enter (including entries for those not on social media). Here's the cool part: you can get more entries each day, so make sure to follow the tour around all the blogs to give yourself the best chance at winning!

The giveaway starts right now and ends at midnight, June 16th. The winners will be announced the next day. It's open to U.S. residents only. (Sorry to my U.K. friends--love ya to pieces!)

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Hope to see you around!

P.S.- don't forget my first three books are on sale for $0.99 on Kindle right now!