Monday, June 2, 2014
Cover Reveal: Serenity by @AvaOShay
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Series Blast, Giveaway & Author Cage: Love Is Never Past Tense Series by @NeverPastTense
Love Is Never Past Tense
Love Is Never Past Tense, #1
*An Epic Russian Romance Saga Based on a True Story*
A whirlwind romance on a romantic Black Sea beach turns into a quick marriage for Serge and Janna, only to have family, fate and foolishness tear them apart. As the cold war grinds to a halt, the politics of late Soviet Russia separates the lovers on different continents. Never quite coming together, never quite letting go, their lives overlap and entwine over the years…
Beneath the adventure and romance is a deeper story of achieving dreams regardless of obstacles. Janna Yeshanova brings forth her personal account of courage in the face of impossible odds, her indomitable spirit, and a heart of gold that held onto a lost love for decades.
Anyone who’s ever pondered the eternal question, “What makes life worth living?” can find the answer within the international romantic saga of LOVE IS NEVER PAST TENSE…
“Can the power of love stand up to time, politics and distance? Two young lovers face turmoil, separation and the fall of their homeland. This intriguing and often painful love story spans for decades of life-altering years, life-altering events, but proves that true love will endure as long as the human heart beats.” - Amazon top 1000 reviewer
“The portrayal of Communist and post-1991 Russia is brilliantly done and made the story so much more than 'just' a romance.” - Amazon top 500 reviewer, Christoph Fischer
“This very modern love story, lets you feel the sorrow, fear and joy of a couple coping with events that reshaped the world. A great, dramatic romance in classic Russian style.” - Amazon reviewer
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Book Trailer URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quPSNk7EnoA
Book website: Website: http://www.loveisneverpasttense.com
In The Land of Scarabs
Love Is Never Past Tense #2
For Release May 26th 2014
*A Contemporary Romantic Saga, two stories, the second installment in the Love Is Never Past Tense Series*
Newly reunited lovers Janna and Serge thought the world had given them another chance at happiness. After years of separation following a heartbreaking divorce and harrowing escape from post-cold-war Russia, the couple had reconnected through emails, and finally took the leap to see each other in person.
In The Net of Cupid
Their reignited spark burns ever brighter as they enjoy an idyllic beachside vacation together in North Carolina. Once again life teaches these lovers another surprising, scary lesson. On the coast of an ocean for the first time in his life, Serge rushes into cold waves and mortal danger. He abandons Janna on the shore, leaving behind their plans for a future together. Janna is helpless watching Serge fight a cruel battle with the elements, struggling to make his way back to shore.
In The Land of Scarabs
The romantic saga continues as they travel to Egypt for new experiences. Through an impromptu arrest by customs officials, they emerge to a sun-kissed sand-dune paradise. Egypt is everything they hoped it would be and more. On a desert trek with the Bedouins they find a guide, an old friend of Serge’s from Russia.
Experience this poignant tale of a love that spans decades and continents, as this amazing couple travels the world, discovering both their past and their future together.
*These stories are unconventional women’s fiction, told in the uniquely Russian voice of Janna Yeshanova. Though she was forced to flee her beloved homeland, leaving a piece of her heart behind, she will always and forever be Russian.*
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/433669
Zebra Fish
Love Is Never Past Tense #3
For Release June 23rd 2014
*A Contemporary Romantic Saga, two stories, the third installment in the Love Is Never Past Tense Series*
Newly reunited lovers Janna and Serge thought the world had given them another chance at happiness. After years of separation following a heartbreaking divorce and harrowing escape from post-cold-war Russia, the couple had reconnected through emails, and finally took the leap to see each other in person.
Zebra Fish
Their reignited spark burns ever brighter as they travel to Egypt for new experiences. Having trekked through the desert with Bedouins, they settle on the sunny beaches for relaxation. The beauty of the Egyptian sea seduces the lovers into a scuba diving expedition, but when their boat disappears from the surface, they are stranded on the coral reef with no rescue in sight.
BONUS STORY: A Favorable Offer
On their return flight from Egypt, Janna watches in horror as Serge is beset by an inexplicable illness. Fighting for his life, deep in delirium, death makes Serge a favorable offer … ‘let go and let death take him.’
Janna can hardly believe Serge’s feverish ramblings as she overhears snatches of their insane conversation.
Experience this poignant tale of a love that spans decades and continents, as this amazing couple travels the world, escaping one peril after another in their desire to forge a new future together.
*These stories are unconventional women’s fiction, told in the uniquely Russian voice of Janna Yeshanova. Though she was forced to flee her beloved homeland, leaving a piece of her heart behind, she will always and forever be Russian.*
Welcome to Darkest Cravings, tell us a little bit about yourself?
I am a life coach and a leadership trainer by profession, a writer by accident. I grew up in the Soviet Union, where I had a Master’s in Russian Language and Literature. Also, I worked as an editor of Scientific and Technical Information journal and later was teaching Russian language and Literature. When the collapse of the country became apparent, my family and I immigrated to the United States. That sounds simple, but it took months of nearly impossible effort. In The US I received my second Master’s. This one is in Applied Behavioral Science. For a long while I taught Conflict Resolution at Antioch University in Yellow Springs in Ohio.
When did you first consider yourself a “writer”?
I’m still consideringJ. My first book, Love Never Past Tense, was written in Russian during a visit to Crimea in 2009. I translated it to English when I returned back to the US. I have two sequels. Book Two, In The Land Of Scarabs, was just released. Book Three, Zebra Fish, is coming June 23.
Writing adult fiction isn’t for everyone, how did you end up writing for the toughest audience?
With great pleasure.
Most of the intimidating parts of being an adult fiction writer is the steamy scenes, how did you overcome the “stage fright”?
I still haven’t.
Which fictional character would you like to go on a date with? Why?
Doctor Zhivago, to say I admire his generous heart and to hear the story behind the story.
What was the first adult fiction novel that you read? What was your reaction?
Giovanni Boccaccio's "The Decameron" , a collection of novels. My reaction: Really?
Your favorite adult fiction book is?
The list is always changes. Right now, 100 Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez and his other novel Love In The Time Of Cholera.
Your favorite Author is-?
This list is also changes. Every time when I flip the last page of a new book, I think: Wow! This is the one! I’m love Russian classics: Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, and Pushkin. American, Arthur Hailey, Salinger, Scott Fitzgerald; Japanese: Haruki Murakami , French – Somerset Moem, Fransuaza Sagan, Antoine De Saint Exupeery + more
We all have a treasured possession, what is yours?
Life.
Are your characters based on real people or did you create them from scratch?
Real people. Love Is Never Past Tense is based on a true story. In The Land Of Scarabs and Zebra Fish are fictional sequels based on those same real characters.
Do you think adult fiction have reached its full potential yet, or are we still in for a huge surprise?
There’s an old Russian proverb: Nobody can predict the ways of God.
Do you think adult fiction helps improves relationships?
Yes, if taken properly and you can apply it to yourself. The reader must be able to relate to the characters.
If you have to pitch adult fiction to someone that’s too shy to read it, what would you pitch?
I won’t.
What is your motto?
The one my Mom instilled in me: “The dearest possession in life is life.”
Originally from the former Soviet Union, Janna Yeshanova, M.A., MEd, escaped to the United States when persecution became violent during the crumbling of the Soviet state. Arriving in the United States with her mother and daughter in tow, $126 in her pocket and knowing not a soul, Janna’s talent and experiences have helped her become a high end organizational training and development professional. Her exodus story is included in the book.
Founder and principal of Life-Spark, LLC, Janna is a dynamic and powerful life coach, premier trainer and motivational speaker. She leverages her passion and engaging style to help others to overcome adversity and spark the possibilities of their lives.
AUTHOR CONTACT LINK:
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/NeverPastTense
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Newsletter: http://jannayeshanova.wordpress.com/join-the-list-for-a-free-ebook/
New Release!! SEAL My Destiny by @sharonlhamilton
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Cover Reveal: 2B Or Not 2B? by @StephanieR76
- Title: 2B Or Not 2B?
- Series: Roomies #1
- Author: Stephanie Witter
- Category: New Adult
- Genre: Contemporary Romance
- Publisher: AG Publishing
- Cover Artist: Cover it Designs
- Full length novel.
- Add it to goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22107209-2b-or-not-2b
Cover Reveal: Fierce Awakenings by @KrissyGirl122
Title: Fierce Awakenings
Author: Kristy Centeno
Audience: Adult - Erotica
Genre: ex Paranormal Romance
Formats: E-book
Publisher: Limitless Publishing
An oppressed werewolf princess…
In a world where the werewolf species is rapidly declining, breeding the strongest of the purebred bloodlines is of the utmost importance. But when Victoria Bonvalet is ordered by her alpha father to partake in this breeding program, she rebels by fleeing her home and the protection of the pack.
Though she has never fallen in love, Victoria refuses to mate with someone she doesn’t even know and commit her lifecycle to someone with defective genes, which could ultimately be passed down to her own children. Though she expects to be found eventually, she plans to hide and run until that happens. What she never expects is the attraction she would feel for a one thousand year old vampire lord with a thirst for adventure.
A vampire with nothing to lose…
Tristan Garland has traveled the world, fought in wars, and encountered many enemies over the years he has existed as a vampire, but even his experience as an undead could not have prepared him for the deep magnetism that lures him to his newest neighbor. Though she’s a werewolf, and by law his enemy, Tristan finds in Victoria the desire to continue existing in a world he’s come to loath over the years.
Enemies in the eyes of their own kind but hopelessly in love, Victoria and Tristan must find a way to be together without causing a war between bitter adversaries. But will their refusal to part ways provoke their kinds into a conflict unlike any they had seen before?
She’s always had a passion for writing but never had the opportunity do so until now. After trying out numerous options, she realized that writing was what she loved the most so when she found herself with some free time on her hands, she decided to pursue her passion. As it turned out, her very active imagination helped her achieve her goals of creating believable plots with some ordinary, and some not so ordinary characters that helped the stories move along in one way or another.
As she keeps moving along in achieving her dreams of becoming a published author, she divides her time in between her five children and her very understanding husband.
Friday, May 30, 2014
Book Blast, Giveaway & Top Ten: Shunned No More by @CMcKnightWriter
A Lady Forsaken
Book 1
Christina McKnight
Genre: Historical Romance, Regency
Publisher: La Loma Elite Publishing
Date of Publication: May 30, 2014
ISBN: 9780988261723
Number of pages: 300 Approximate
Word Count: 75,000 Approximate
Cover Artist: LFD Designs for Authors
Book Description:
A Lady Shunned by All…
Lady Viola Oberbrook only wanted to forget the ill-fated early morning duel that took the lives of two young, wealthy, promising men of the ton and sent her fleeing for her father’s country estate. Eight years later, she has her life in order: a fulfilling business, a few trusted friends, and no plans to return to London society. What she doesn’t expect is to come face to face with her past.
A Lord Betrayed by One…
Brock Spencer, Earl of Haversham, only wants vengeance. Recently returned from his military service to the King, his plans include repairing his family estate, finding a bride, and destroying the girl responsible for the untimely death of his twin brothers. What he doesn’t anticipate is falling in love with the only woman who should never be part of his future.
An Impossible Match, Destined to Be…
Add Shunned No More to your Goodreads Shelf or get it now on Amazon !
My Top Ten Historical Romance Authors
Christina McKnight
10. Eloise James has stayed true to the Historical Romance genre throughout her career. Her novels never disappoint and always leave the reader wanting more.
9. Catherine Coulter’s Sherbrooke Brides books started my love for Historical Romance series. Your favorite characters’ journeys continue long after their book is complete.
8. Julia Garwood’s books are so enchanting that I will forsake my favorite place and time period (Regency England) to read her book, For The Roses—and I do it at least once a year!
7. Lisa Kleypas has mastered the art of writing a heroine that every woman would give up modern conveniences to be! I could live without running water, computers, and modern medicine to be Winnifred Hathaway in Seduce Me at Sunrise.
6. Pamela Britton knows how to write a rake of the first order! Her books Scandal, Seduced, and Tempted feature super hot bad boys!
5. Christina Dodd—what more do I need to say? The woman is an icon and legend! I recommend all of her books.
4. Lauren Royal brings a whole new to dimension to a love story. Her Jewel Series (Amethyst, Emerald, and Amber) is full of snappy dialogue and captivating characters.
3. Julia Quinn wrote another of my favorite series, The Bridgertons. The series follows a group of siblings (named in alphabetical order, which is helpful since there are a ton of them!) and their unique love stories.
2. Amanda Quick combines dynamic characters, romance, accurate historical details, and mystery to create enthralling books, including Deception, Desire, Mischief, Mistress, Scandal and Reckless (to name a few!)
1. My all-time favorite historical romance series is written by Stephanie Laurens. The Cynster Novels follow a family full of interesting men and women who will have you on the edge of your seat the whole time!
Christina McKnight is a book lover turned writer. From a young age, her mother encouraged her to tell her own stories. She’s been writing ever since. Currently, she focuses on Historical Romance, Urban Fantasy, and Paranormal Romance.
Christina enjoys a quiet life in Northern California with her family, her wine, and lots of coffee. Oh, and her books…don’t forget her books! Most days she can be found writing, reading, or traveling the great state of California.
Twitter! https://twitter.com/#!/CMcKnightWriter