Blog Tour! Cindy C Bennett's The End of Feeling

After missed deadlines and pushed-back release dates, it's finally here!

Benjamin Nefer seems to have it all. He’s the most popular guy in school, the star quarterback with college scouts looking at him, his grades are near the top of his class, he can get any girl he wants . . . but he hides behind his dream life to mask the nightmare of his reality.

Charlie Austin is the new girl. Forced to move in with a bitter aunt, she only wants to protect her fragile mom from the world’s cruelty. When Benjamin sets his sights on Charlie, she’s armored against his charm—friends warned her about Benjamin’s game of pursuing and then dumping a long line of girls, not caring about the broken hearts he leaves behind. She doesn’t count on how single-minded he can be when she refuses him, or how charismatic, easing into her life through what he claims is just friendship.

Benjamin thought he could keep Charlie in the same place he keeps all girls—something to be used and then discarded. But Charlie has as many secrets as he does, secrets he’s determined to discover while keeping his own hidden. He realizes she’s the perfect girlfriend candidate . . . someone he can use to keep up the façade of a perfect life. Now he just has to keep his frozen heart from softening toward this unique girl, because if he doesn’t, his carefully constructed lies might just come thundering down around him, crushing him beneath the burden of feeling.

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The End of Feeling is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. Haunting, heartbreaking, in other words, another winner for Bennett!

~ Sherry Gammon, author of Unlovable

From the moment I picked it up, my heart was warmed, melted, broken, and pieced back together again. A beautiful story that will leave you aching long after the last page.

~ Jamie Canosa, author of Falling to Pieces

A tale of hope and love about a couple of teens who have every reason to believe in neither. It's raw and real, but leaves us believing in the power of redemption.

~ Juli Caldwell, author of Psyched

The reality both characters live makes their story captivatingly unique, and emotionally powerful. . . Demonstrates the beautiful truth that two people can learn to be true to themselves, no matter what—especially while falling in love. 

~ Heather Frost, author of The Seers trilogy

The struggles in this story bring to light the fact that beauty and truly miraculous things can be found in the everyday, and that the most important thing any one of us can possess, is love.

~ Shannen Crane Camp, author of Under Zenith

Once again Cindy C Bennett's incredible talent shines through yet another masterpiece . . . a triumphant story of love, compassion and human strength.

~ Camelia MironSkiba, author of Hidden Heart

Bennett brilliantly weaves the fears and trepidation of two teens treading the hazards of acceptance, young love, and. Curl up with this story and enjoy the ride—it's terrific.

~ Jeffery Moore, author of Jericho Solus

Learn more at Cindy C Bennett's blog.


Visit The End of Feeling blog to read the full reviews.

Porcelain Keys Blog Tour and Giveaway!

Hey everyone, I'm so thrilled to be a part of The Porcelain Key's Blog Tour. I loved this book, and the author is absolutely amazing. This novel is a lyrical love story that will leave your heart singing. Porcelain Keys is a masterpiece with emotional depth, young love, and family angst. Beard takes us on a journey of self-discovery, second chances, and ultimately, sweet resolution. 

Plus, look at that cover! Beautiful! I'm so excited for this release. 

Find out more about Porcelain Keys and enter the giveaway below! 

Aria's life is full of secrets--secrets about her mother's death, her father's cruelty, and her dream to go to Juilliard. When Aria meets Thomas, he draws out her secrets, captures her heart, and gives her the courage to defy her father. But when tragedy strikes and Thomas disappears, Aria is left alone to transform her that will resonate long after the last page is turned.

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SARAH BEARD is the author of Porcelain Keys, a YA contemporary romance. She has a degree in communications from the University of Utah and splits her time between writing and raising three energetic boys. She is a cancer survivor and a hopeless romantic. She enjoys reading and composing music, and lives with her husband and children in Salt Lake City, Utah. You can follow Sarah on twitter at @authorsarahb, or at facebook.com/authorsarahbeard.



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Chasing June Blog Tour and Giveaway!

I'm so stoked to announce the release of Chasing June by the fabulously talented Shannen Crane Camp. Chasing June is the second book in the series and Finding June, book one, was nominated for a Whitney Award! Yeah, she's pretty awesome, and I'm so happy I get to be a part of the same writing group. 

 One thing I love about Shannen is that her fun, enthusiastic personality is contagious, and it shows through in her writing. She has such a good sense of humor and I always LOL (for real) when I read her novels. You don't want to miss this release! 

Read about Chasing June and enter the giveaway below.

June Laurie has it all—a budding career on the hit crime drama Forensic Faculty, a supportive and perfect boyfriend in her best friend Joseph Cleveland, and hopes of transferring her acting skills to the stage at college. But in a series of plot twists as dramatic as any Hollywood storyline, June's dreams dim with a heavy dose of grown-up reality. Once she starts school at BYU, June's days become filled with classes and the new challenge of dealing with jealous theatre majors who seem determined to give her the cold shoulder. Her happy plans for a future with "the one" take a turn, too, when Joseph dumps her to focus on preparing for his   two-year LDS mission. Casting directors and the siren call of stardom beckon her back to California, while an old co-star appears on the scene to confuse things even more. Caught up in the drama of life—the type that has more intrigue, subplots, and unexpected romance than a murder mystery game—June starts to wonder if maybe her life's script might end with a grand finale she never saw coming.

Add it to your shelf on Goodreads!

Check out the first book, "Finding June" here.

Shannen Crane Camp was born and raised in Southern California, where she developed a love of reading, writing, and anything having to do with film. After high school, she moved to Utah to attend Brigham Young University, where she received a degree in Media Arts and found herself a husband in fellow California native Josh Camp. The two now live in either California or Utah... they still can't decide.
Shannen loves to hear from readers, so feel free to contact her at Shannencbooks@hotmail.com or visit her website for more information: http://shannencbooks.blogspot.com

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Chasing June

by Shannen Crane Camp

Giveaway ends December 08, 2013.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

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Blog Tour and Giveaway for Sugar Coated!

Shannen Crane Camp is releasing her newest novel, Sugar Coated! I could not put this enticing dystopian down. Camp perfectly describes a hauntingly utopian world where things just don't seem quite as sweet as they appear. I loved the characters in this book, Brynn, Ty, and especially Jonah–he's the perfect, witty sidekick. I can't wait to see what happens next in this series!

Today I'm happy to help wrap up the Sugar Coated Blog Tour and announce the amazing giveaway of twelve different books! Read about Sugar Coated and enter the giveaways below. 

An unhealthy addiction to sugar cubes, a deep-seated fear of water, and universal luxury—these are the simple things that make up 18-year-old Brynn's Utopian existence. Why, then, is her perfect life also plagued with unanswered questions?

Like every other resident of the planet Halcyon, Brynn's home provides everything she needs, money is unheard of, and life is perfect. But unlike the rest of Seaside's residents, Brynn has questions. Why can't people leave the city? Why does the ocean fill everyone with terror? Who are the Workers? Not only is Brynn curious where others are compliant, but she suffers from chronic nightmares of an angelic woman torturing her for information she doesn’t possess. But these are more than just figments of her imagination; they're memories of things that never happened. 

When Brynn meets Jonah, a brilliant, library-dwelling boy who shares her questions and her curiosity, they formulate a plan to find answers. Somewhere, the perfect veneer of Halcyon's instant gratification hides a city that only Brynn knows about—a city she and Jonah are determined to find. But will finding the city give them answers, or simply uncover the horrific truth behind the perfection?

Sugar Coated Excerpt:

           Blinding white lights flashed into life, revealing a room less cavernous and imposing than she had expected. Instead, the room with the white walls, ceilings, and floor was quite small; small enough for her to run from one end to the other without ever breaking a sweat. It took a moment for her eyes to adjust and once they did, she still couldn’t be sure of what she was seeing. There seemed to be a complete lack of color in this small room, as if it had been drained right before her arrival and was shining more brightly because of its recent purge.

           Brynn blinked her eyes a few more times, trying to clear the spots that sprang into existence when the less-than-subtle lights had ignited. Now that she had a proper hold on her surroundings, she could see the impossibility of the room. There were no windows. There were no doors. There was no way in or out. So how had she gotten there? 

           “We apologize for any inconvenience your death may cause you at this time,” said a smooth, soothing female voice over what Brynn could only describe as a loudspeaker. If the woman’s voice hadn’t been so calm and collected, it may have taken her less time to understand exactly what she was saying before the sickly sweet smell of sugar hit her nose; like cookies right out of the oven.

           This wasn’t just a room. It was a death chamber.

           “We appreciate your cooperation and would like to take this opportunity to remind you that the best thing to do in this situation is enjoy this smell, generated for your pleasure,” the voice told her, never losing that deep, rich timbre. Brynn thought that if she hadn’t been in an obviously dire situation, she would have loved nothing more than to listen to the beautiful voice and smell the sweet sugar all day long. But as it turned out, there wasn’t much time left in her day right at that moment. Listening to the woman’s instructions against her better judgment, Brynn took one deep breath, enjoying the smell of the unnaturally rich sugar before her cheek made contact with the hard white floor with a sickening thud. 

You can purchase Sugar Coated at Goodreads.com!

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Shannen Crane Camp was born and raised in Southern California, where she developed a love of reading, writing, and anything having to do with film. After high school, she moved to Utah to attend  Brigham Young University, where she received a degree in Media Arts and found herself a husband in fellow California native Josh Camp. The two now live in either California or Utah... they still can't decide. Shannen loves to hear from readers, so feel free to contact her at Shannencbooks@hotmail.com or visit her website for more information: shannencbooks.blogspot.com

The Siren's Secret eBook Giveaway!

The Siren's Secret Blog Tour is wrapping up! I've had so much fun sharing interviews, reviews, and giveaways, which is exactly why we're ending by giving away an eBook of The Siren's Secret. 

The Giveaway is featured on Little Library Muse where Latoya has has posted a review. Click the link below to enter! 

littlelibrarymuse.blogspot.com

Thanks for following The Siren's Secret Blog Tour! 

"Julia is also in love, and the new revelation about her heritage could put a nail in her hopes of a future with him...Julia's life is complex and loaded with secrets that will alter everything she's come to know. I enjoyed the characters, pace, story and the world that Ostler has created and look forward to reading the next book. Overall, this would be a quick, clean fantasy romance for teens looking for a good read without sexual content." --Latoya. 

Review and Book Launch Giveaways

Today's Blog tour stop is at BeesleyBuzz. Alice is a writing friend of mine, and she's helped me on the journey of writing The Siren's Secret. She's posted a review on her blog today, and you can check it out here. 

"Julia’s transformation from a shape shifting werecat to a siren in Siren’s Secret, the sequel to Shape Shifter’s Secret, brings with it all kinds of surprises that stretch Julia in different directions and kept me reading to find out what would happen next and how she would deal with these unexpected challenges." --Alice.

I also wanted to share these adorable earrings that my friend Valerie made. I'll be giving them away at The Siren's Secret book launch on June 15th at the Orem Barnes and Noble.

The mermaid scale earrings have a booklet with The Siren's Secret cover on the front, and on the inside it reads:

"Mermaid scales are occasionally found the on the ocean floor or washed in with the tide. These scales retain small amounts of magic even after they've been shed. Because of this, they are traditionally carried or worn as jewelry as good luck." 

I love how these turned out, and I think all the different colors are beautiful. I can't wait to give them out at the launch party!

 Mermaid Scales by Val on Etsy

Memorial Weekend and Blog Tour Reviews

I hope you had a fantastic Memorial Day Weekend. Mine was good, but so busy that I didn't have time to update my blog!

We visited with family everyday this weekend, and had four different family reunion/gatherings yesterday alone. I love having so much family and visiting with everyone, but I was excited to jump back into The Siren's Secret Blog Tour. (On a side note, I've been cooking all weekend and the dirty dishes were beginning to make an impressive mountain in my sink). 

There were two blog tour stops for The Siren's Secret over the weekend, and the first was a review at Bookworm Lisa. 

Below is a little excerpt of her review. 

"I loved The Shapeshifter's Secret and looked forward to the sequel.  I have to say that Heather did not disappoint me.  She has a very vivid and clear writing style that paints her picture well.  Her characters are likable and it is easy to follow them in the story.  She incorporates a good mix of action and romance." 

Thank you Lisa! 

To read her full review visit lisaisabookworm.blogspot.com

The Second review was at Blooming with Books. 

"The Siren's Secret is a fabulous sequel to The Shapeshifter's Secret.  This is a YA title that won't offend the sensibilities of parents who are looking for a clean fantasy for their teens to read.  There is a touch of romance, a bit of fighting, and plenty of entertainment - so didn't miss out on this exciting sequel!"

Visit her blog at bloomingwithbooks.blogspot.com. Thank you! 

Blog Tour Stop at A Book A Day

The Siren's Secret Blog Tour has been a lot of fun. I'm always terrified at first as I wait to hear what bloggers and reviewers have to say about my books. I seem to hold my breath when I read a review, but eventually I calm down. Whenever it's a good review I feel like passing out from happiness. Honestly, every kind word  means so much to me. People take time from their busy lives to read my work, and I'm so grateful for that. Thank you! 

With that being said, today's blog stop is with the lovely Cathy at A Book A Day. I met Cathy before at Authorpalooza and instantly I wanted to be friends with her because she's such a sweet person.

 Here's what a little preview of what she had to say about The Siren's Secret:

"I really enjoyed this book! There is plenty of action, adventure and romance to keep almost anyone happy. I love the characters, Julia especially, that's probably because you see everything from her point of view. I love the setting, I can almost "see" Lockham Castle. I can't wait to read more of Julia's adventures!" 

Visit her blog here: http://mybookaday.blogspot.com/2013/05/blog-tour-sirens-secret.html

Book Launch Party and Blog Stop

I'm getting very excited for The Siren's Secret book launch party. Sometimes I feel like getting a book launch ready is like planning a wedding. You have to find your venue, get the word out, make a budget, and get the perfect dress (you think I'm kidding, but finding the right outfit for a book launch is incredibly daunting). Last month I had some freak-out moments getting everything ready, but now things are more set in stone (keeping fingers crossed). 

The book launch will be Saturday, June 15th at the Orem Barnes & Noble at 6:00. Yay! 

I learned a lot from my last book launch, namely that people like giveaways, and honestly I love giving out giveaways! I have a lot ready, so hopefully there will be plenty of readers who leave happy—That doesn't count as a bribe does it? Oh well, book giveaways get me to events! 

You know how weddings have a theme? Well, my book launch has a theme. Because it's for The Siren's Secret, it's going to be an "underwater" party. All the treats, prizes, and decorations will make you feel like you've gone to Sirenity (The island where the sirens live in my book). 

Now all I need is to ask a mermaid to come to the event ;)

I really hope to see you there! 

Also, today's blog tour stop for The Siren's Secret is at Getting Your Read on. Aimee has posted a lovely review. Click here to visit her blog. Thanks Aimee! 

"One of the things I appreciate most about this book is that it's clean.  Heather does a great job with this.  

Julia is definitely on a journey of discovery.  By the end of the last book and at the beginning of this book you get the feel that Julia thinks she has a good handle on things.  She is efficient at shape shifting and her studies are going well.  She has a boyfriend and seems pretty content despite the ongoing struggles with the Guild.  Of course, we all know that when a character in a book gets comfortable, things are really going to get shaken up.  Poor Julia.  It was inevitable.  ;)

I loved the world of Sirenity and I loved how the Siren's basically proved the prejudice's against them wrong to some degree.  It was a great new addition to the plot line. " --Aimee from Getting Your Read On. 

Review, Interview, and Excerpt from The Siren's Secret.

I am in absolutely in love with today's blog tour stop at Cover Bound. Mallory is an amazing host, and if you hop over to her blog you'll see the review, interview, and excerpt from The Siren's Secret. As a bonus you'll get to see awesome stuff like this:

It's totally worth it. I love her blog, please stop by! 

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Here are some of my favorite questions from the interview:

Have you considered ever writing a novella from different character’s perspective to accompany the series?

I’ve thought many times about writing from Alexis’s perspective. I like getting into the villain’s head and seeing what drives them to do the things they do. I like villains that are complex and unpredictable.

 I love Ossai and Sirenity. How did you develop those worlds? Did somewhere you visit inspire those worlds?

Thank you so much. Yes, my traveling adventures have definitely inspired the settings for my books. England and Italy helped to shape Ossai, and Sirenity was largely influenced by The Caribbean and The Mexican Rivera.

Did Julia or her comrades ever take you down a different road then you had planned while writing?

Definitely. So many characters have changed, and one character in particular was going to betray Julia, however I stopped him. Sometimes you have to go with your gut, and your outline goes to the trash. It takes more time, but you have to write the story until you feel good about each scene and each character.

Happy Reading! 

ARC review of The Siren's Secret by Book Briefs

Today's blog tour stop is with the wonderful Michelle at Book Briefs. She's posted a review of The Siren's Secret, and I've posted a little preview below. 

"I fell in love with The Shapeshifter's Secret as soon as I started reading it, so I jumped at the chance to read the second book in the series. I have been waiting for The Siren's Secret for a very long time. I couldn't wait to get back to Heather's magical world of shapeshifters and water nymphs and the evil guild. The Siren's Secret did not let me down! But what is even more interesting is that it was not exactly what I expected the sequel to the first book to be. It was darker and had a different overall tone. I liked the contrast to the first book. It was really interesting and honestly, it just makes me all the more excited to read the third book. I can't wait to see what Heather is going to do next. She has proven that she has such versatility with her writing and it makes me excited to see what else she is going to come up with."

To read the full review, visit Michelle's blog at: 

http://bookbriefs.blogspot.com/2013/05/arc-review-sirens-secret-by-heather.html

Dorine White's The Emerald Ring Blog Tour

Ordinary tween life turns upside down when Ancient Egypt intrudes on modern middle school life. Twelve year old Sara Guadalupe Bogus reads about adventures, but unexpectedly is drawn into one when a mystical emerald ring that once belonged to Cleopatra becomes stuck on her finger.

A series of burglaries spook Sara’s small Ohio hometown. Concluding that the root of all the crimes is the emerald ring, Sara realizes it’s up to her and her friends, Heidi and African exchange student Kainu, to save the town and protect Cleopatra’s legacy. Filled with magic, the ring thrusts Sara into a world filled with nightmares, allows her to shape shift into an Egyptian cat and battle assassins.

You can read the first chapter here: 

http://dorinewhite.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-emerald-ring-chapter-one.html

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About the Author:

My name is Dorine White. I graduated from Brigham Young University with a BA in Humanities. I am a member of the SCBWI and the PNWA. I write middle grade and YA fantasy. My first book, The Emerald Ring, will be published in 2013 by Cedar Fort Books.

Twitter: @DorineWhite
Email: dorwh@aol.com
Website: http://www.dorinewhite.com/

Blog Tour Stop: Review of The Siren's Secret

Forget About TV Grab A Book has posted a review for today's Blog Tour Stop! To read the full review visit Forget About TV Grab A Book. 

Thanks for stopping by, Happy Friday! 

"Heather found a way to twist the story into a way that I hadn’t expected. When I read the title I was super excited, what could a shapeshifter have to do with a siren? How would Caleb and Terrence fit into this story? What more does Ossai have to offer?

It was nice to see the characters and the story that made this book memorable to me, to walk in Heather Ostler’s New York, Ossai and Lockham Castle.

The direction this story took was really unexpected; it gave me another sense of Ossai and all we haven’t discovered, not only in all the land we still don’t know but all the problems and races that live in it." 

The Siren's Secret Review by Crazy Four Books

Today's Blog Tour Stop is at a wonderful blog called Crazy Four Books. Brenda has posted a review that literally gave me tears of happiness. Here's a little preview of what she had to say: 

"There is so much to love about this book and series. Let me start by saying these books are clean and are appropriate for any age reader. 

The characters are fun, lovable, and believable yet interesting and somewhat complex. The plot was fantastically imaginative with many curve balls thrown in that will keep you guessing!  Between the pages of this book are spectacular scenery, adventure, sweet romance, friendship, shapeshifting, classes at a magical school for werecats and nymphs, an evil group called the Guild, sirens, and plenty of secrets.

This story is awesomely fantabulous! I LOVE it! This is one series that I will definitely re-read over and over. I am left anxiously awaiting the next book once again! :D

I recommend this to everyone who likes engaging, charming, fun, and captivating stories. If you like shifters or YA paranormal books this is a MUST READ! I suggest reading the The Shapeshifter's Secret first. It sheds light on the characters and you may not fully appreciate the second book as much if you skip it.  It was an awesome book that you should read regardless!" 

Thank you so much, Brenda! To see the rest of the review, click the link below!  

http://crazyfourbooks.blogspot.com/2013/05/vbt-sirens-secret-by-heather-ostler.html#comment-form

Interview and Giveaway

My Blog Tour starts today, and to kick it off I am a Reader, Not a Writer has posted an interview and giveaway! Click the link at the bottom of this post to enter the giveaway and see the rest of the interview. Here are a few of my favorite questions.

Describe your book in 5 words:

Sirens, werecats, magic, curses, and love.

What is your favorite scene in the book?
I love when Caleb finally tells Julia the life changing secret he’s been holding in for months.

What TV show/movie/book do you watch/read that you’d be embarrassed to admit?
Pretty Little Liars. The books and the show.

I also talked about my most embarrassing moment, but I'll let you read about that on her blog, hehehe. 

http://www.iamareader.com/2013/05/the-sirens-secret-by-heather-ostler-blog-tour-interview-giveaway.html

Happy Reading! 

The Siren's Secret Blog Tour

Hey everyone, 

my blog tour for The Siren's Secret is coming up! It will kick off on May 1st and lead into a whole month filled with fun giveaways, interviews, and plenty of sirens. Make sure and check back here to stay updated on the tour details!

GIVEAWAY and Interview!

The Shapeshifter's Secret Blog Tour Stops for May 16th are

Interview and GIVEAWAY at synchronizedreading.blogspot.com

and

an Interview at sweetsouthernhome.wordpress.com

Blog Tour day 14

I've been having so much fun with The Shapeshifter's Secret Blog Tour, and I hope that you've enjoyed the reviews, interviews, posts, and Giveaways (how could you not enjoy the giveaways? ;)

It's a little crazy that we're halfway through with the tour already, sigh. Though I'll be sad when May is over, I'll be excited beyond measure for the release of TSS in June. YYAAAAAAAAAYY!!!!
Ahem. Sorry about that. Sometimes I can't contain my excitement...

Today you can check out Book Nerd for a fun Interview and Review of TSS

and

Bookworm Lisa for a great Review.

I love both of these websites! Thanks so much.

The Shapeshifter's Secret Blog Tour Day 8

 

Thanks to SNARKY MAMMA for a doing a review today on TSS! Find it here: 

http://snarkymamma.blogspot.com/2012/05/blog-tour-shapeshifters-secret.html

Day 7!

Happy Day 7 of The Shapeshifter's Secret Blog!

We've got 3 awesome stops today. First for an excerpt and GIVEAWAY check out 
Love of Books: http://loveofbooks409.blogspot.com/2012/05/excerpt-giveaway-shapeshifters-secret.html

Then a review at Paranormal and Urban Fantasy Reviews and Goodies: http://pnrurbanfantasyreviews.blogspot.com/

And a second review at The Reader's Antidote:

http://nicoleyalover.blogspot.com/