Wednesday, March 20, 2013

A Preview of the Love Lines Past Works and a Trailer of What's to Come!


We followed Diana's cast of character's throw thick and thin and fell in love in the book Love Lines, We were swept away with her characters and felt their struggles in Songs of the Wind. And we felt heartbreak in From Scratch, but the challenges to come are going push the characters of the Love Lines series farther than they have ever gone before. Follow and prepare yourself for the next installment in the Love Lines Series, Diamond Sky.
Watch the trailer for a tease of what's to come!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jil7GTKxGJI

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To learn more about Diana Nixon or to buy her works:
Love Lines Ebook or Paperback
Songs of the wind Ebook or Paperback
From Scratch Ebook or Paperback

Book Previews!!
  
Love Lines (Book One)

The traces of supernatural powers have always been crossing the world of human beings. Many people know about the existence of healers, mind readers, oneiromancers and wizards. But for centuries their lives have been kept secret and no one has ever heard about one special place, where those gifted people studied.

Neither has Eileen Clark, whose life has never been different from the one other teenagers have.

But one day everything changes. Eileen finds out that she belongs to the mysterious world of unnatural and the destiny leads her to Dever - a closed university for the people like her.

Nothing will ever be the same again.

New life, new friends, new enemies.

But the true love will never let her down. It will help to go through everything.


Songs of the Wind (Book Two)

Losing Christian hasn’t been easy for Eileen. But she’s not going to give up. Now she has to find a way to bring him back from the magical dream, where he was taken by Eric Lanster. Together with her friend Evan, Eileen goes to France – Meridin’s motherland, where she hopes to find out the mysteries of the dream’s magic. In a small town named Fontainbleau they meet a wizard, who turns out to know a lot of their secrets.

Determined to help Eileen, Evan agrees to complete some special dream piercing training. But he can’t even imagine what he has put himself into. The magic of dreams keeps a lot of secrets. The spells are dangerous and their consequences no one is able to predict.
Friends can become enemies.

The ones they used to call their family can become traitors.

But the ones they love will always be there to help.


From Scratch (Book 2.5)

Our lives are a cascade of events that pass faster than we would like them to. Time changes everything. Our habits, our views, our circle of friends. But there is one thing that remains the same over the years.

Our memories.

Through them we cherish the most unforgettable moments of our history. And they also retain some things that can't be forgotten….

But one day you realize that yesterday should be left in the past. Because tomorrow your new life begins, and you go back to the drawing board.

A love story of Evan Murray and Tara Mackenzie.

A story that should last forever….

But no one knows when forever ends….

Brenda Franklin author of paranormal romance, A Steady Pulse and Barely Beating, the first two in the Pulse Trilogy! Enjoy my works on Amazon or Smashwords, or follow me on Facebook and Twitter. I always love to meet new people.

Friday, March 15, 2013

Diana Nixon Cover Release!!


Cover Release for Diana Nixon's Love Lines Series book 3, Diamond Sky!

Diamond Sky (Love Lines #3) by Diana Nixon

A new page of the Love Lines story that will reveal new secrets and mysteries buried in the walls of Dever. Eileen, Christian and Evan need to find an old spell to protect themselves and those they love from being killed. There is only one problem – no one knows where the spell is hidden….

A mysterious student comes to Dever. A boy whose eyes are always watching. Who is he? What secrets are hidden behind his smiles? Is he a friend or an enemy?...

When they thought they knew everything about the super powers they possessed, they could have never imagined that in reality they didn’t know a thing. The wind can turn into the worst hurricane they have ever seen. The water can destroy everything. The earth can swallow them alive. And the fire can burn them to ashes….

The illusions - the only thing they tried to run away from, will come back to ruin the world they live in, taking away everything they ever cherished and loved.

When you think you are so close to getting what you want, think twice about your every step. Because what you think is the right thing to do may take away your life….


To learn more about Diana Nixon or to buy her works:
Love Lines Ebook or Paperback
Songs of the Wind Ebook or Paperback
From Scratch Ebook or Paperback

Blog post by Brenda Franklin, author of the paranormal romance trilogy Pulse.

Friday, March 1, 2013

Atticus for the Undead and Haunted Moon Reviews


Atticus for the Undead (a legal fiction) by John Abramowitz

Don’t be thrown off by the word ‘legal’. Yes, it is a legal thriller, but no, it’s not hard to follow. The writer gives you all the information and more that you will need for following the book. And you really could easily push this into a few other categories. It’s full of humor, magic, and drama.

Atticus for the Dead starts off in the real world after, what is called, ‘the unveiling’ has happened and all manner of beings (vampires, zombies, and such) have stepped out into the light. Mankind is now at the point where they are in in conflict about political actions and rights towards the sudden appearance of the supernatural beings. Neighbors, family members, and friends can be one of them, one of the supernatural. Movements have started up, both against and for, supernatural beings. And when a supernatural (Arcane) is against the wall in matters of the legal kind, who will rise up to help?

And that’s where out man comes in! Hunter Gamble is just the man for the job! He’s a lawyer come to save the day and he’s bringing his A -game.

This book is a great balance of snappy dialogue mixed into a legal mesh of fun with great characters. I would have finished the book a lot faster if work hadn’t forced me away! Though I can see where some people would be put off by a book like this, I would say at least give the first three chapters a try. I give this book a four out of five.
 John Abramowitz:
Other works:
Weaver (the Weaver Saga) Amazon and Smashwords
The Void (the Weaver Saga) Amazon and Smashwords
Atticus for the Dead (Legal fiction Series) Amazon and Smashwords
The Antlerbury Tales: A Short Story Amazon and Smashwords



Hunted Moon by K.B. Miller


Having not read the series before, I can say that this story alone is a nice start, a nice background or foundation for the series in my mind. It has a well put together beginning, middle, and end, and enough action to keep you interested. I know I was! I finished it in one read and was completely satisfied. It really was something worth picking up and enjoying.

This story leads with one of two sisters having come of age to join in her mother’s coven, but she is shaken by an encounter of the vampiric kind. With her sister mad at her, the weight of joining the coven, and the thought that she is going to have to KILL creatures (vampires), she isn’t sure she can handle it all. But when her sister’s life is in danger, Leeny must find the strength with the Goddess to be the Witch she is destined to become. I give it a five out of five.


K. B. Miller:
Other Works:
Haunter Moon on Amazon and smashwords
Harvest Moon on Amazon
Compulsion on amazon and smashwords


Saturday, February 2, 2013

Interview with author Diana Nixon


This is my interview of author Diana Nixon on DAY 2 of her Blog Tour Event lasting from the 1st of February to the 25th. It is in honor of the release of From Scratch, book 2.5 of the Love Lines series. Follow this page to the bottom for all of Diana Nixon's links and my to see my Review of From Scratch.


Day 2. An Interview

Tell us a little about yourself.

I was born in Minsk, Belarus, where I still live together with my husband, my little daughter and our cat:) I write fantasy novels for young adults. Before becoming a writer I was working as a lawyer, signing contracts and reading Civil Codes. I can’t but admit that signing books is much more pleasurable:) At the moment I’m working on my Love Lines series, three books of which have already been published. Apart from writing I like reading! And I’m a huge fan of fantasy:) I read all the most popular fantasy series from Harry Potter to Twilight. Too bad I don’t have much time to read now:) But every time I get a chance to read, I try to spend it with a good book in my hands. As every other woman I like shopping. I’m very communicative person and even when I don’t have an opportunity to see my friends, I try not to forget about them:) Christmas is my favorite time of the year, though I hate winter and adore summer. I like chocolate sweets and ice-cream with fruits; strawberry and tea with milk:) I hate mean people and liars and I admire honesty and bravery. What else?.. I play the piano and though I forgot most of the songs I used to know before, I still enjoy playing. I speak several foreign languages, including Polish, Spanish and English. The last one is about to become my second native language:) I used to write my books in Russian, but later I realized that it was much easier and faster to write them in English. Well, I guess that’s all I can tell about myself in a few sentences:)

When in life did you decide to start writing?

Just a few months ago I remembered about my first book, written about ten years ago. It was my childish variant of some of those Brazilian soap operas everyone liked watching so much:) So I guess my writing talent had been sleeping peacefully somewhere at the background of my mind for years, until one day I wrote my Love Lines novel, that was my first published book.

What influenced you specifically in writing the Love Lines Series?
 The love I feel myself, I guess:) When someone asks me if there are events in my book based on my own life, I always say that my books are works of fiction and the only real thing about them is love.

Between all your wonderful characters was there any that started out completely different from the way they ended up in your final draft?
Yes. Alexis Wilde. She wasn’t supposed to be that bad:) But when it came to creating villains I thought it would be unexpected if I tuned her into one of the enemies. I wasn’t planning to involve Evan in all the events of the story but as it turned out I just couldn’t stop myself from writing more about him. Some of the characters were missing in the first draft, but later I included them into the story.

And how many drafts did you go through before fully finishing you’re first book?
Almost everything was written in the first draft that was ready in 30 days! I can’t believe I managed to write LL in such a short period of time, lol. Just some small details were added and changed while editing the text.

 Is there any character that reflects anyone, or is modeled a little after, people you know?
No. I always say that it’s better not to piss me off or I will turn you into another villain of my book:) Just kidding, of course:) I don’t copy people I know:) Yes, I do take some features of their character or appearance. But none of my characters has a prototype in real life. 

Out of all of the voices (Eileen, Evan, Christian, etc.…) in your head is there a favorite?
I like all of them! Eileen is reasonable and responsible. Amanda makes me smile. Evan is very funny and smart. His comments are my favorite:) And Christian’s always charming and gallant. The sound of his voice will melt every girl’s heart:)

When you are writing do you need silence or is there something in the background?
I like writing in silence:) I listen to music before getting to work on my books. Especially when I need some inspiration to create specific scenes.

What is the first thing you do after you have finished working on a project? How do you celebrate?
I take a deep breath, smile, clap my hands and make a cup of tea to drink it watching a movie or reading a book:) I can’t stay long without writing, so usually after finishing one book I get straight to the next one. Two weeks of Christmas holidays were pure torture for me, lol

Do you ever get overwhelmed or frustrated? How do you handle it and what advice would you give others who are just starting out in this line of work?
I call it “a bad day”:) If I can’t write or it doesn’t go the way it was supposed to, I leave it for tomorrow:) Because I know that when I’m in a bad mood, frustrated and don’t have inspiration, the words will never be good enough to be included into the manuscript.

You have written two books in the Love Lines Series, how many more do you have plotted out for the future? And what details can you give us now about you’re latest work?
There will be three more books in the Love Lines series. My latest book it’s actually a short story named From Scratch. It’s also a part of the LL series. It shows the beginning of Evan’s and Tara’s romance. And I can give you a short teaser :

I knew that arguing with Eileen was a lost cause. She never gave up, and I always wondered how Christian managed to control her, because sometimes it seemed that he was the only person able to stop whatever craziness crossed her pretty head. Of course, I shouldn’t have been afraid of any physical punishment but I knew that my refusal would upset Eileen. And I didn’t like it when she was upset. Besides, the idea of a centenary silent war that I was sure was coming along with my 'no' wasn’t thrilling. She was my friend after all, and losing her because of some nonsense wasn’t an option.

Favorites:
What is your favorite gift at Dever at the moment? Or one you’d wish to possess?
It’s a hard question. I would say it’s magic, but other gifts are valuable too. So I think I would choose a little of each of them:)

Who is your favorite male character?
Evan!!!:)

Who is your favorite female character?
I like both Eileen and Amanda:)

What has been your favorite scene to write thus far in each of Love Lines books?
Love Lines: the scene of Eileen’s and Christian’s first kiss and the performances of the Festival of Arts.
Songs of the wind: every scene was great. I think:) So it’s hard to choose only one. But I enjoyed working on Evan’s memories.
From Scratch: the first meeting of Evan and Tara:)

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The first two books in the Love Lines Series
To learn more about Diana Nixon or to buy her works:
Amazon
Love Lines Ebook or Paperback
Songs of the wind Ebook or Paperback
From Scratch Ebook or Paperback


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My Review of From Scratch:


I LOVED this work! Diana Nixon has written another wonderful tale, full of love and loss staring her character Evan. Finally we get to see a little into what happened between him and the love of his life. the book is written with Evan reading and reliving his favorite and more painful memories from his journal/diary entries, which he has decided is time to get rid of and move on.

After reading this wonderful addition to the Love Lines Series (a side/background story) I am looking forward to reading the next book to see how Evan's future turns out. I recommend this for everyone. Even people who have never read another Love Lines book. 

I have a feeling that until her next book comes out Evan will be keeping me company many more times. :)

Brenda Franklin, author of the paranormal romance Pulse trilogy. You can find me on Facebook and Twitter when I'm not writing. :)

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Blog Tour featuring Diana Nixon and her Love Lines Series



Join readers, writers, and all kinds of supporters to Diana Nixon's Blog Tour Event! It will feature 25 days of interviews, teasers, reviews, giveaways, and much more!

From the February 1st to 25th these blogs will be featuring Diana and the Love Lines Series! Just click a blog and enjoy!

February 1stAmina Black’s blog
February 3rd  – Samantha Combs writes
February 5thBook Nerds across America
 February 7thValsul Fluturilor
February 8thCurling up with a good book
February 9thMe. Just me
February 10thAmina Black’s blog
February 11thThe Cover Contessa
February 12thThe Book Town
February 13thThe Book Mystress
February 14thAripi pentru a visa
February 16thNic’s Nominations
February 17thBooks and their Wordly realm
February 18thThe Indie Bookshelf
February 20thAs you wish book blog
February 21stFantasy World
February 22ndBibliophile Mystery
February 23rdLady Amber’s Reviews
February 24thA Blue Million Books

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From Scratch
Diana Nixon
To learn more about Diana Nixon or to buy her works:
Amazon
Love Lines
Ebook or Paperback
Songs of the wind
Ebook or Paperback
From Scratch
Ebook or Paperback


Thank you everyone for being amazing, reading the blog, joining US on the BLOG TOUR, and supporting all things LOVE LINES and DIANA NIXON related! 

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Review: Grave Illusions by Lina Gardner


I really loved the concept of your leading lady, Jess, being saved by her brother through baptism. It was a completely different take on the world of vampires than anything I've read recently--something I found so refreshing. Though her outfit is a bit ridiculous for fighting, and I mean more so the six inch heels with the built in spike, who doesn't like having a woman in leather kicking butt? I would have gone with cotton because it breaths, but we all have our different tastes.

You’re leading man, John Britain, is like any other man who was kicked off the force for having ‘accidently’ killed his partner, never going to prison because the body went missing, sends money to his dead ex-partners grieving widow anonymously, divorced from his cheating wife, drinks too much, and lives in a crummy apartment working as a night taxi driver. I think that just about covers it all! But he’s a hell of a man that begins to straighten up his life when Jess offers him a job after almost seducing him at the beginning. The down side is that for the first twenty percent of the book you are going back and forth between Jess trying to recruit John as a vampire hunter and John unable to make up his mind about it because he not only wants to know more information but doesn't feel he deserves a second chance to work with the police.

As an added plus to the book, there were plenty of moments with sexual tension--though I was rooting for more in that department. Not to mention enough fights and surprises to keep you coming back for more. I know I did!

It was a fast read and easy to follow until you got to the last fifteen percent. Things began to not add up in conversation and some actions I wanted to ask the characters themselves, “what about that made sense” or “where’s the other guy”.  Though a few started to not add up, and the battles seemed lacking at the very end, I found it to still be a good and enjoyable read.

I give this book a four out of five and I would recommend this to several people.

By Brenda Franklin author of the Pulse TrilogyTwitterFB, and goodreads to learn more about me and my works.

Review for the Vampire hunter's Daughter and Ghost of a Chance


The Vampire hunter’s Daughter by Jennifer Malone Wright

This was a very interesting fast paced read that draws you in within the first couple of paragraphs. Your leading lady is 14-year-old Chloe, who from the very start is attacked my vampires and witnesses her mother’s death. In a surprise turn of events she is rescued by vampire hunters and finds out that it runs in her blood. Now, with her mother dead and vampires gunning for her, Chloe starts her new life as a vampire hunter.

It’s an easy read to finish in one sitting and my only issue about this series is that you have to buy it in installments. Though that would normally shy me away from my purchases, in this case, I can’t wait to read the rest and look forward to grabbing the others. Jennifer has done such a wonderful job and her writing is very refreshing. I would recommend this to a lot of people and already have. 5 stars!

Ghost of a Chance by S.J. Maciver

You’re two leading characters are Josh Hankins, how is a celebrity and can’t see past his image, and Tory Olson, who is his loyal personal/business manager. Within the first couple of chapters the characters must come to the realization that they had died! Yes! They have both passed into a more spiritual plain, but at the same time still walking among the living-so to speak.

You journey along with these two characters as they go through events/trials to try and move on with the guidance of Belle. Belle asks them to do certain things and if they say no it will lead to a not so pleasant punishment. As the story progress, which is quite slow at times, your characters begin to change and see that they care deeply for each other, but when Josh is given the chance to return only one of them to the living world who will he choose? Or is there another way to break free?

It’s a good moral booster for anyone looking for one of those ‘love conquers all’ tales. It does have its slow points. I found that it was easy to put down at times and get lost doing something else, but I always found a way back to it. In the end I’m glad I finished it. And the ending doesn't let you down. You’ll have to read the book and judge for yourself what you think, but I’d give it a four out of three. It was a nice little story, good character development, and I nice read. I give it a four out of five.

By Brenda Franklin author of the Pulse Trilogy. Twitter, FB, and goodreads to learn more about me and my works.