Author and classic car lover who frequently wants to move to the settings of her favorite books: Kenya, Australia, Dublin, New Orleans, New Jersey, District 12, Sitia/Ixia, and the Tri-Cities area of Washington.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Eternal Echoes Dedication
When I pick up a book, the first thing I read is the dedication and acknowledgments. I often wonder about the stories behind them. If you've read the Eternal Echoes dedication page, you'll know that it's dedicated to my brother and sister. I wanted to tell you why.
My brother and sister have Peters Anomaly Plus Syndrome. You can read more about it in this post. They were born blind, and had other developmental problems as well. They've fought against incredible odds for years, and thanks to the wonderful people who have helped them, and their optimism, they've thrived. Not only that, but their surgeries helped to pioneer treatments for other people born with Peters Anomaly and Peters Anomaly Plus. A huge part of the reason for their success is the tenacity and skills of the doctors at the Moran Eye Center.
The Moran Eye Center is the largest vision and research center in the Intermountain West. The doctors there, and at the University of Utah, literally gave my brother and sister eyesight when all other doctors told my parents to put my siblings in a hospital and wait for them to die. The doctors and staff are truly amazing people, committed to helping as many people as possible to receive sight and have a better life. They make sure that regardless of a person's problems, or their ability to pay, they can still receive treatment. They do medical missions outside of the United States, and Charitable Surgery Days at the hospital in Utah. My brother and sister have been recipients of the amazing talents and love of the Moran Eye Center doctors and staff.
It's always been a dream of mine to be able to pay forward the help and support my family received when my brother and sister were young. I thought it would be a nice tribute to include a note about the Moran Eye Center in the book dedicated to my brother and sister. So, that's the reason for the donation information below the dedication.
Thank you for all of your support of my books, and to the people who have been there for Colten and Natasha, you have my heart!
Monday, November 25, 2013
Blog Tour-Warrior Beautiful by Wendy Knight!
Warrior Beautiful (Riders
of Paradesos, #1)
Author: Wendy Knight
Synopsis: Working with the ex you secretly love to save the souls of the innocent is almost as bad as working with a mighty battle unicorn who would be thrilled to watch you plummet to your death.
Scout is used to pain. Her body has been broken, her heart has been broken, and the only thing keeping her together is her relationship with her younger sister. Lil Bit be-lieves in unicorns and terrifying monsters she calls soul stealers. But unicorns and monsters aren’t real…are they?
When Lil Bit falls prey to the mysterious disease sweeping the country, Scout has two options – believe the doctors who say it’s a pandemic or believe Lil Bit, who says it’s the soul stealers. She chooses her sister and goes looking for the unicorns who are supposed to save them. What she finds aren’t the cute pastel mythical creatures she expects. Battle unicorns are big and tough and full of attitude. Who knew?
Unicorns are real and so are the monsters. Soul stealers are reaping the souls of the innocent, and the unicorns are fighting to stop them. But to save the world, they need the help of humans – the enemy they’re dying to protect. And first to sign up for the fight is the ex-boyfriend Scout’s heart won’t stop loving, no matter how determined she is to hate him.
Book Soundtrack
Avril Lavigne – Keep holding on
Taylor Swift—Change
Blink 182—Always
Taylor Swift—Haunted
Adelita’s Way—Closer to You
The Fray—Run For Your Life
Vienna Tang – Lullaby for a Stormy Night
Goo Goo Dolls –Not Broken
Owl City –Embers
30 Seconds to Mars—This is War
Dream Cast:
Trey: A young Colin Farrel
Scout: Olivia Wilde
Lil Bit: Mackenzie Foy
Kylin: Nicole Richie
Iros: Gerard Butler
Book Excerpt
Scout opened her mouth. Was she supposed to yell ‘yah!’ or
something? “Don’t. Even. Think. About. It.” How Ashra could sound so firm and
annoyed at the same time when she wasn’t actually even speaking was beyond
Scout, but she snapped her mouth shut and looked around wildly for reins, or a
mane to hold on to, or something.
“Grab the mist. It will become what you need.” Ashra still sounded annoyed, but she waited until Scout had a firm hand on the mane-of-mist.
How is it even possible to have a firm hold on mist? Scout wondered wildly as Ashra launched herself into the sky — straight up, no running start or anything. Scout stifled a howl and threw her arms around Ashra’s thick neck. She could hear the unicorn laughing at her; it bounced around like a loose pinball inside her skull.
“Quiet, you. I’ve never even ridden a horse, let alone a flying unicorn!” Scout yelled, but her words were lost in the wind as Ashra’s giant flaming wings spread out, beating easily against the sky.
“Grab the mist. It will become what you need.” Ashra still sounded annoyed, but she waited until Scout had a firm hand on the mane-of-mist.
How is it even possible to have a firm hold on mist? Scout wondered wildly as Ashra launched herself into the sky — straight up, no running start or anything. Scout stifled a howl and threw her arms around Ashra’s thick neck. She could hear the unicorn laughing at her; it bounced around like a loose pinball inside her skull.
“Quiet, you. I’ve never even ridden a horse, let alone a flying unicorn!” Scout yelled, but her words were lost in the wind as Ashra’s giant flaming wings spread out, beating easily against the sky.
About the Author
Wendy Knight was born and raised in Utah by a wonderful
family who spoiled her rotten because she was the baby. Now she spends her time
driving her husband crazy with her many eccentricities (no water after five,
terror when faced with a live phone call, etcetera, etcetera). She also enjoys
chasing her three adorable kids, playing tennis, watching football, reading,
and hiking. Camping is also big: her family is slowly working toward a goal of
seeing all the National Parks in the U.S.
You can usually find her with at least one Pepsi nearby, wearing ridiculously high heel for whatever the occasion may be. And if everything works out just right, she will also be writing.
You can usually find her with at least one Pepsi nearby, wearing ridiculously high heel for whatever the occasion may be. And if everything works out just right, she will also be writing.
Where to Stalk Wendy
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new winner will be chosen**
**Winner will win: an ecopy of Warrior International,
a Warrior Beautiful keychain & a signed bookmark**
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NOV 25
Shantal Hiatt Sessions (Book Spotlight + Book Soundtrack + Dream Cast)
Angela Corbett (Book Spotlight + Sneak Peek + Book Soundtrack + Dream Cast)
Racing to Read (Book Review)
Author Shelli Proffitt Howells (Book Review + Sneak Peek)
NOV 26
Lindzee Armstrong (Author) (Book Spotlight + Book Review + Sneak Peek)
Tammy's Tea Time (Book Review)
Jannat Bhat (Book Spotlight + Sneak Peek)
Jen Wylie (Book Review)
Saturday, November 23, 2013
The Cindy Chronicles, by RaShelle Workman!
The Cindy Chronicles is finished. This story has everything. Action. Romance. Science Fiction. Magic. Dragons. Fantasy. Kissing. True love. And a happily ever after.
To celebrate, Cindy *snicker* is throwing a party!!!
The Cindy Chronicles is a fractured fairy tale that was created from the Blood and Snow world. Cindy is Snow White's best friend. There's a whole lot in store for her.
Here's the summary:
Genre: YA Fractured Fairy Tale
All six volumes of The Cindy Chronicles in one bestselling set.
The Cindy Chronicles:
Witch Magic
Witch Land
Witch Time
Witch Kiss
Witch Love
Witch End
Books in the BLOOD AND SNOW world.
Blood and Snow: The Complete Season 1
Cindy Witch
The Hunter's Tale
Gabriel: a blood and snow short ~ coming Dec 1
After the Kiss (Blood and Snow season 2) ~ coming Winter 2013
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To celebrate, Cindy *snicker* is throwing a party!!!
The Cindy Chronicles is a fractured fairy tale that was created from the Blood and Snow world. Cindy is Snow White's best friend. There's a whole lot in store for her.
Here's the summary:
Genre: YA Fractured Fairy Tale
All six volumes of The Cindy Chronicles in one bestselling set.
From a seemingly insignificant word comes the most magical of fairytales.
Possessing magic sucks.What doesn't suck? Fashion, Cindy's boyfriend Gabe, and her best friend, Snow White.
Cindy (Cinderella...shhh, don't tell) was born a witch. It's part of who she is. But there's more to her than that. She loves deeply. And has a big heart. She'd do anything for those she cares about, including risk her own life to save theirs.
When her fairy godmother demands she leave Salem, Massachusetts and return to the land she was born to rule, she has two options. Tell her fairy godmother no, and seal a death sentence on complete strangers. Or, leave all she's ever known behind, including the love of her life, for an unknown land she's fated to save.
So, yeah, life sucks.
But Cindy is determined to change that.
Possessing magic sucks.What doesn't suck? Fashion, Cindy's boyfriend Gabe, and her best friend, Snow White.
Cindy (Cinderella...shhh, don't tell) was born a witch. It's part of who she is. But there's more to her than that. She loves deeply. And has a big heart. She'd do anything for those she cares about, including risk her own life to save theirs.
When her fairy godmother demands she leave Salem, Massachusetts and return to the land she was born to rule, she has two options. Tell her fairy godmother no, and seal a death sentence on complete strangers. Or, leave all she's ever known behind, including the love of her life, for an unknown land she's fated to save.
So, yeah, life sucks.
But Cindy is determined to change that.
It's available on:
The Cindy Chronicles:
Witch Magic
Witch Land
Witch Time
Witch Kiss
Witch Love
Witch End
Books in the BLOOD AND SNOW world.
Blood and Snow: The Complete Season 1
Cindy Witch
The Hunter's Tale
Gabriel: a blood and snow short ~ coming Dec 1
After the Kiss (Blood and Snow season 2) ~ coming Winter 2013
And, of course, what's a party without prizes. Entering is easy. Check out the rafflecopter giveaway below.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Eternal Echoes Book Blast!
She thought she stopped the evil.
She thought she was safe.
Everything she thought was wrong.
Almost four months have passed since Evie Starling learned she was a
Tracker and helped defeat a Daevos Clan that was taking others like
her—but that wasn’t the end of the abductions. As an unknown evil
emerges, Evie vows to help solve the mystery of the missing Trackers,
regardless of the risk.
With new powers she doesn’t understand and can’t control, she turns
to Alex and Emil, her two soul mates, for help. But her feelings for
them both are tearing her apart.
As the world around her is thrown into chaos, Evie is confronted with
what could be a destiny-altering truth. Will she accept her history,
her memories, and her role in this life, or choose to ignore the echoes
of her past?
Purchase Eternal Echoes
About Angela
Angela Corbett graduated from Westminster College with a double major
in communication and sociology. She started working as a reporter for
her local newspaper when she was sixteen and won awards for feature,
news, and editorial writing. She has also done freelance writing. In
addition to writing, she works as a director of communications and
marketing. She loves classic cars, traveling, and listening to U2. She
lives in Utah with her extremely supportive husband and their five-pound
Pomeranian, Pippin, whose following of fangirls could rival Justin
Bieber’s.
Angela writes under two names. Young Adult and New Adult titles
are written as Angela Corbett. Adult titles are written as Destiny Ford.
Find Angela
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Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Eternal Echoes Release Events!!!
Eternal Echoes is here!!!
Stop in and enter the giveaways! There are SOOOOO many, with awesome prizes! I'll be announcing winners after 8 PM Mountain Time.
And if you still need your copy, here are the links!
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Witch Fall, by Amber Argyle
Witch Fall, by my good friend, Amber Argyle, is coming out soon! Check out the widget below for details!
Monday, November 11, 2013
Two Things!
Two things!
1. I wrote a Halloween scene for an event last year. It takes place between Eternal Starling and Eternal Echoes. If you haven't read it, I highly recommend you do because it's referenced in Eternal Echoes. :) Here's the link.
2. A signed paperback of Eternal Echoes is up for grabs on Goodreads! Make sure you enter the giveaway, and share it with your friends!
Enter to win
1. I wrote a Halloween scene for an event last year. It takes place between Eternal Starling and Eternal Echoes. If you haven't read it, I highly recommend you do because it's referenced in Eternal Echoes. :) Here's the link.
2. A signed paperback of Eternal Echoes is up for grabs on Goodreads! Make sure you enter the giveaway, and share it with your friends!
Goodreads Book Giveaway
Eternal Echoes
by Angela Corbett
Giveaway ends November 24, 2013.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Supernatural Six Sale! 99 Cents!
Today kicks off an amazing week of snippets and meme's for Supernatural Six, and your chance to win $50 for helping us spread the word on this great deal.
Secret powers, genies, mermaids, angels, vampires and demons. There’s something for every paranormal enthusiast. Supernatural Six brings you six novels from six authors who know how to raise the stakes and tame the darkness.
Secret powers, genies, mermaids, angels, vampires and demons. There’s something for every paranormal enthusiast. Supernatural Six brings you six novels from six authors who know how to raise the stakes and tame the darkness.
Special sale price of only
$0.99
Duality by Elle Casey (New York Times Bestselling Author) - Malcolm's had a problem for as long as he can remember. No matter where he goes or what he does, he leaves misery in his wake. But then Rae shows up in his life, and everything changes. Darkness cleaves to light. Anger yields to joy. The question is whether she'll be his salvation or his destruction.
Three Wishes by Juli Alexander - Not every seventeen-year-old girl works part time granting wishes, but when you’re a genie, you have obligations. Jen finally gets a shot as a drummer in her brother’s band. Just when it’s looking good for her, Leo Fuller shows up, and this bad boy genie’ s after more than just her drummer gig.
Atlantis Riptide by Allie Burton - Teen runaway Pearl craves anonymity, but when she saves a toddler from drowning she draws attention to her special water skills. Unknown to her, a war rages under the ocean and each side wants to use her powers for their cause. Pearl must choose her own destiny—ignore the churning seas or swim into battle.
Lash by L.G. Castillo - Banished angel Lash seeks to redeem himself by protecting Naomi, a woman who has lost her faith. But when danger threatens — and his passion for her swells — will he choose his cherished home or his heart?
The Emerald Talisman by Brenda Pandos - Julia Parker would trade her ability to feel others emotions in a heartbeat, especially half the boys in school. When a vampire hunter rescues her before she's devoured by a bloodthirsty stalker, Julia discovers no one is safe. Unsure how to help, she seeks the advice of a psychic, only to find out she alone is the key to stopping the madness, problem is it'll require her rescuer's life.
Static by Tawny Stokes - Salem, a teenage groupie for the punk band Malice, gets more than she bargained for after a night of partying with the band--a headache, a stomachache and a sickness that's turning her into something inhuman. Only Trevor, the roadie, can help her navigate her new world of danger, darkness, and love.
Amazing stories. Amazing authors. Amazing price!
This book set is only available for a limited time.
What are you waiting for?
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Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Eternal Echoes Events!!!
Eternal Echoes comes out in less than 2 weeks!!!!
2 WEEKS!!!
On November 19th, I'm doing a big Facebook release event to celebrate! I'll be giving away TONS of swag, giftcards, signed books, ebooks...you don't want to miss it! You can RSVP and join the party here! I'll be doing giveaways all day, so just pop in when you can!
Also, I'm posting Eternal Echoes teasers every day until the release on my Emblem of Eternity Facebook page. If you like the page, you should be able to see the teasers!
Thank you for being so excited about this book!
Hugs to you all!
Ang
Friday, November 1, 2013
Pretty Little Dreams Cover Reveal!!!
Title: Pretty Little Dreams (Pretty Little Lies, #2) Author: Jennifer Miller Release Date: January 13, 2014 Genres: Contemporary Romance Photographer: Stephanie from This Modern Romance Cover Designer: Laura from Bookfabulous Designs
SYNOPSIS:
There is a place in all of us where our deepest secrets lie in wait for their moment to surface, and surface they will.
After living through a real live nightmare, Olivia wants nothing but to forget. Forget and move on. But how do you forget something that has stained your soul and forces you to lie to your loved ones? Even if your intentions are to spare them the horrors of the truth?
Luke knows Olivia is not as recovered as she would have him believe. He can see the pain she tries to keep hidden behind her eyes, and knows she has not told him everything. But how do you save someone who won’t let you in? Where shame holds Olivia captive, Luke suffers through the guilt of not protecting the one person he loves more than anything.
Can two people who have suffered so dearly find a way to come together or will they risk the dreams they have placed in each other’s hearts? Can love find a way where forgiveness cannot?
TEASER:
AUTHOR BIO:
Author Jennifer Miller was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, but now calls Arizona home. Jennifer’s love of reading began when she was a small child, and only continued to grow as she entered adulthood. Ever since winning a writing contest at the young age of nine, when she wrote a book about a girl with a pet unicorn, she’s dreamed of writing a book of her own.
Quickly learning that dreams don’t just fall into your lap, she knew she had to chase them herself and not be afraid to dream a little bigger. Most importantly, she is a wife and mother, and is very lucky to have a family that loves and supports her in all things. She also has an unhealthy addiction to handbags and chocolate covered strawberries, neither of which she cares to change.
AUTHOR LINKS:
Website: http://www.jennifermillerwrites.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenMillerWrites
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JenMillerWrites
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