Blog Tour & Giveaway ~ The Whispers of the Fallen by J.D. Netto

 

Book Info

Title -The Whispers of the Fallen

By - J.D. Netto

Genre - Fantasy/Paranormal

Publication Date - November 2012

Published By - Tristar Publishing Group

 

Blurb

 

Ever since the dawn of days, rumors about the Diary of Lucifer echoed throughout Elysium. Hidden from all human knowledge, the Diary was kept a secret, locked away in the small village of Agalmath.

 

Isaac and Demetre find themselves in a dangerous journey as they uncover the truth about the Diary and its guardians. However, for Isaac and Demetre, danger lies at every step, hidden in the most unexpected places.

 

Hunted by the Nephilins and the Fallen Stars, they must find others who will join them in the battle against the coming darkness.

 

The Whispers of the Fallen - Chapter VI

 

“They performed the Soul Exchange. Demetre was offered to the Darkness when he was an infant. This offer gives liberty for any chosen Fallen Star to take over his body upon his blood maturation. Therefore, Demetre’s fate was chosen for him.” Devin sighed. “This is a dangerous thing, given that a Fallen Star is now hosted in a human body. Their tissue, skin and blood have intertwined. They are one.”

I placed both of my hands on my face, closed my eyes and once again cried bitterly. Demetre, the person I had known throughout my entire life, the person that knew me best, died without having a choice. A part of me wanted to refuse to believe that this was true, but deep inside I knew the truth had to be embraced now.

 

Links

 

Goodreads

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16049275-the-whispers-of-the-fallen?from_search=true

 

Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Whispers-Fallen-J-D-Netto-ebook/dp/B00EV9XO7C/ref=la_B00AAHAPBW_1_1_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1383890120&sr=1-1

 

Barnes and Noble

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-whispers-of-the-fallen-j-d-netto/1113865072?ean=9780578112855

 

iBooks

https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-whispers-of-the-fallen/id695370950?mt=11

 

Kobo

http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/the-whispers-of-the-fallen-2

 

About the Author

 

J.D.Netto (Jorge de Oliveira Netto) is brazilian-born. Raised in Framingham, MA, J.D.Netto always had an eye for epic fantasy and story-telling. At an early age, he had the habit of locking himself in his room, turning on any soundtrack he could find, and there he would write for hours.

 

During his senior year in High School, J.D.Netto had an idea that changed his life, 'What if Lucifer had a Diary? What if the Diary was a secret? What if the secret was a reality?' These simple questions led him to write for six consecutive years, researching, perfecting his craft, and creating the world of Elysium. All the promotional visuals of the novel, including the cover, were designed by J.D.Netto, proving that he is not only a writer, but an innovative visual designer.

 

Links

 

Website

www.thewhispersofthefallen.com

 

Facebook

facebook.com/thewhispersofthefallen

 

Twitter

https://twitter.com/jd_netto

 

Instagram

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Giveaway Info

 

Author will be giving away four paperback books during the tour. All they have to do is "like" the official facebook page ( facebook.com/thewhispersofthefallen ) and leave a comment.

 

Facebook Event

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Cover Reveal ~ For Christmas' Sake by Tyffani Clark Kemp

 

Rozaline doesn't know it, but her pet shelter is in trouble. Her benefactor is ready to pull out, but instead of telling her, he's orchestrated one last hurrah to give her enough money to last through the next year. That's where super famous celebrity Charles Roulette comes in. His fans will pay to go on a date with him, in turn, the money he raises will go to Rozaline's shelter.

But there's a catch.

Because she owns the shelter, Rozaline can't enter to win. Mina, Rozaline's roommate and best friend and the daughter of the man ready to cut her loose, can. Her father pays to get Mina four dates with Charles.

The price of betrayal? One hundred thousand dollars.

Charles, however, only has eyes for one woman. Are years of friendship enough to transcend the betrayal of a lifetime? Who gets the man? And, for Christmas' sake, what happens to the puppies?

 

 

Here is the 'Nice' Edition Cover! And below we have the 'Naughty' Edition!

 

About the Author

Tyffani Clark Kemp has been writing since she discovered in the sixth grade that it wasn’t enough just to read about fantastic places, but she could create her own. She weaves small bits of herself into everything she writes whether it be a science fiction piece about aliens or a dramatic romance fraught with conflict and love. She lives in South Carolina with her family and her fluffy shii tzu-mix dog who thinks he’s a Saint Bernard.

      

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Blog Tour ~ Fire & Ice by L. L. Hunter

 

Title: Fire and Ice

Series: The Legend of the Archangel

Genre: NA Paranormal Romance/ Urban Fantasy

Publisher: Collective Presse/ Writer’s Bloq Inc

Format: eBook

Release Date: December 10 2013

 

Blurb

 

Archangels are extinct and the world is now inhabited by a half-human/half-angel race called Nephilim. But it’s been told that one Archangel remains – a child born of fire only known as The Legend.

 

21-year-old Nephilim Scarlett Porter is about to start her Angel training at the infamous Blackbell Academy, so she doesn’t have time to worry about dreams of mysterious dark angels. The last thing she expected was her dream angel to be Dyston Blackbell or that finding her was part of his mission – a mission Dyston is prepared to fail to keep Scarlett and the secret of who she is safe.

 

But, danger is closer to Dyston and Scarlett than they realize.

 

War is brewing, led by a group of Nephilim called The Lucifites, and they need The Legend to carry out their plans. With the help of their friends, the two must find the leader of the Lucifites and stop his plans for destruction. But will Dyston and Scarlett’s love survive what’s coming? How far will Scarlett go to save those she cares about the most?

 

Add to your Goodreads shelf: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18520596-fire-and-ice

 

Author Bio:

 

L.L. Hunter is an Australian author who began writing when she was fifteen or sixteen, originally song lyrics, but then moved onto fanfiction when she was nineteen, having published over 20 stories online- One of which was nominated for an award. She has also written, directed and starred in two original plays entitled, “No Frills Airlines: Flight 123,” and the sequel, “No frills Airlines: Come Fly with Us.” The latter of which was a musical.

 

She has studied everything from veterinary nursing, forensic science and dramatic arts but has always known her true calling to be writing.

 

Her hobbies include writing her books, reading, singing, acting, directing, watching movies, 50’s fashion and playing with her animals. When she is not writing she can be found reading somewhere comfortable with one or both of her ‘furbabies’.

 

You can connect with L.L Hunter on Twitter, (@llhunterbooks) Facebook, Goodreads, her blog llhunter.blogspot.com.au, or her website www.llhunter.moonfruit.com

 

Stalk links:

 

Facebook:

 

Author page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/LL-Hunter/110104129132865

 

Series Page: https://www.facebook.com/Legendofthearchangel

 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LLHunterbooks

 

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/L.L.-Hunter/e/B00B2B701I/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1379386637&sr=8-1

 

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6559537.L_L_Hunter

Blog: http://llhunter.blogspot.com.au

 

Website: http://llhunter.moonfruit.com/this-is-me/4579831027?preview=Y

Blog Tour & Giveaway ~ The Evolve Series by S.E. Hall

 

 

Blurbs for all 3 books

 

EMERGE

 

Laney Walker is a quick witted, athletic, southern tomboy who lets few get too close, using her sarcastic zingers to deflect. She also has no idea how others view her since Evan, her best friend, has coveted her since they were children. But college puts a gap between Laney and Evan that neither of them were prepared for- old relationships are tested, new ones are formed and nothing will ever be the same.

 

Especially when in walks one Dane Kendrick, not at all the familiar, southern charmer of home, but an animal all his own.

 

A story of growing up, friendship, loyalty, first love, primal love...and life.

 

N/A Coming of Age- MATURE audiences.

 

 

EMBRACE

 

Evan Allen is a handsome, athletic, southern gentleman who now attends Georgia Southern University for no good reason.

 

After what he expected to be the romantic gesture of the century, Evan is looking at no friends, a year of ineligibility on the football team, and no girl.

 

He's starting over alone and doesn't know quite how to proceed. Certain members of The Crew refuse to let him face things by himself, taking him under their wing, and it doesn't take the ladies long to notice him, either.

 

Sometimes life doesn't go as you had planned. Sometimes it goes better.

 

Embrace it.

 

Embrace, the second book in the Evolve Series by S.E. Hall, follows the characters from her debut New Adult romance, Emerge.

 

 

ENTANGLED

 

Things heat up, and not just the Georgia summertime, when Dane and Laney go head to head over plans for her new duplex. But Laney's got his number, and knows just how to coerce her bossy, domineering man. Spend the summer with the gang and find out...just how many is a crowd?

 

The members of the Evolve Crew are getting older; so is the content. Mature audiences recommended.

 

Optimal reading order: Emerge, Embrace, Entangled

 

BUY LINK

 

http://www.amazon.com/Evolve-Box-Set-S-E-Hall-ebook/dp/B00GTW5YPE/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1386819332&sr=1-1&keywords=evolve+series+box+set

 

 

  

 

Author Bio 

 

S.E. Hall resides in Arkansas with her husband of 17 years and 3 beautiful daughters. When not in the stands watching her ladies play softball, she enjoys reading.

 

Social Links

 

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/S.E.HallAuthorEmerge

 

Goodreads

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7087549.S_E_Hall?from_search=true

 

Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/S.E.-Hall/e/B00D0AB9TI/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1

 

S.E. Hall is giving away 2 paperback of Emerge and 1 Dane Keychain and 1 Evan Keychain

 

Giveaway

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Book Blast & Giveaway ~ Lovers at Heart by Melissa Foster

 

 

Synopsis

 

“Steamy sex scenes and heartfelt confessions…a satisfying addition to the ‘Love in Bloom’ series.” — Midwest Book Review

 

**CONTENT WARNING: Due to mature content, recommended for readers aged 18+** Lovers at Heart is a steamy contemporary romance with alpha male heroes and sexy, empowered women. They’re flawed, funny, passionate, and very relatable for readers who enjoy adult romance, contemporary romance, and women’s fiction. Enjoy Lovers at Heart as a stand-alone novel or for more enjoyment, read the entire Love and Bloom series (nine full-length novels featuring the Snow Sisters and the Bradens).

 

Handsome, wealthy resort owner Treat Braden is used to getting what he wants. When Max Armstrong walked into his life six months earlier, he saw right through the efficient and capable façade she wore like a shield, to the sweet, sensual woman who lay beneath. She sparked an unfamiliar desire in him for more than a one-night stand, leaving his heart reeling and his blood boiling. But one mistake caused her to turn away, and now, after six months of longing for the one woman he cannot have, he’s going home to try to forget her all together.Max Armstrong has a successful career, a comfortable lifestyle, and she’s never needed a man to help her find her way–until Treat Braden caught her attention at a wedding in Nassau, causing a surge of emotions too reminiscent of the painful past she’d spent years trying to forget. Max will do anything to avoid reliving that pain–including forgoing her toe-curling, heart-pounding desire for Treat.When a chance encounter turns into a night of intense passion, Treat realizes that the mistake he made six months earlier may cause him to lose Max completely. He will do everything within his power to win her heart forever–and Max is forced to face her hurtful past head on for the man she cannot help but love.

 

Watch for the full LOVE IN BLOOM series:

 

SNOW SISTERS

Sisters in Love
Sisters in Bloom
Sisters in White

 

THE BRADENS

Lovers at Heart
Destined for Love
Friendship on Fire
Sea of Love
Bursting with Love
Hearts at Play

 

Goodreads

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18690048-lovers-at-heart?from_search=true

 

Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Lovers-Heart-Love-Bloom-Contemporary-ebook/dp/B00G0ZRN18/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1386643632&sr=8-1&keywords=lovers+at+heart

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

 

Melissa Foster is the New York Times Best Selling author of four International bestselling novels. Her books have been recommended by USA Today’s book blog, Hagerstown Magazine, The Patriot, and several other print venues. She is the founder of the Women’s Nest, a social and support community for women, the World Literary Café. When she’s not writing, Melissa helps authors navigate the publishing industry through her author training programs on  Fostering Success. Melissa is also a community builder for the Alliance for Independent Authors. She has been published in Calgary’s Child Magazine, the Huffington Post, and Women Business Owners magazine.

 

Melissa hosts an annual Aspiring Authors contest for children and has painted and donated several murals to The Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC. Melissa lives in Maryland with her family.

 

Visit Melissa on The Women’s Nest, Fostering Success, or World Lit Cafe. Join Melissa and the YaYa Writer Girls at their annual in-person event. Melissa enjoys discussing her books with book clubs and reader groups, and welcomes an invitation to your event.

 

Website: http://www.MelissaFoster.com

 

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3023973.Melissa_Foster

 

GIVEAWAY

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Release Day Blitz ~ Twisted (Deathwind Triolgy #1) by Holly Hook

Today is the release day of Twisted (Deathwind Triolgy #1)

by Holly Hook!

 

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Sixteen-year-old Allie isn’t like other girls. Instead of spending her summer break sitting around on the beach, she takes the epic vacation of a lifetime.

 

Tornado chasing.

 

And she’s not disappointed. Just a few miles from the town of Evansburg, Nebraska, Allie meets her dream of seeing a tornado. In person. She can’t wait to tell her friends back home. Never mind that her parents are going to kill her.

 

But her dream soon turns into a nightmare, and a strange event leaves her shocked. Confused. When she returns home to Wisconsin, something’s…different. Allie now bears a curse so awful, it could destroy everyone and everything she’s ever known.

 

With her best friend, Tommy, Allie must return to the plains to find a way to reverse it. She enters a world that she had never imagined, where she becomes a pawn in a fight to save the people of Evansburg from her fate…or to destroy them.

 
Teaser
 
My very first tornado touches the grass of the plains.
 
I stand next to the van, mouth dropping open, heart pounding.  It’s the moment I’ve been waiting for, saved money for, begged my uncle to book us for the Wild Weather Storm Chasing Tours for.
 
Uncle Cassius swears next to me, equally in awe.  It barely cuts over the wind rushing towards the distant funnel.  Waves of grass bow down to the twister, whipped down by the surrounding air flying in to feed it.  The perfect white cone stands out against the coal sky, slim and graceful.  A skirt of dust spins around its base, signaling its dance through a field a few miles away.
 
“Beautiful!”  Kyle, our storm chaser guide, snaps a photo for his website.  He steals a glance at me and smiles.  He’s all enthusiasm, joy that we’ve found our prey. “Don’t worry.  We’re safe.  It’s heading to the east.  It’ll pass no closer than a couple of miles to our north.”
 
I want his job someday.
 
“I’m not scared,” I said, but my shaky voice betrays me.  Who am I kidding?  Kyle’s an experienced chaser–twenty years–but this is a real tornado.  In person.  Live.  I never realized it would be this intense, this breathtaking.  A hollow feeling fills my stomach like I’m plunging down the first hill of a roller coaster.
 
The tornado curves, almost like it’s leaning to the side for a better look at something.  At us?  It’s a silly thought, one that makes me laugh.  The thunderstorm spins slowly above it, low and menacing.  Thunder claps.  It’s enough to remind me that the storm in front of me isn’t just beautiful.  It’s a predator, entrancing like a cobra and ready to strike.
 
Good thing there’s no houses or buildings in its way.  Only farmland stretches from horizon to horizon.
 
“Allie.  Forget your camera?”  Uncle Cassius slaps me on the arm, smiling.  It’s a tense smile.  So I’m not the only one with some nerves going.
 
Camera.
 
Yes.  Duh.
 
I pull it out of my pocket and fumble with the slim case, fingers hunting for the button.  The camera zings to life.  Behind it, the tornado looms a bit larger, gaining strength and racing across the ground.  More dust kicks up around the perfect white of the twister.
 
“Now I can really prove to everyone at school how crazy I am.”  I give Uncle Cassius a nervous chuckle.  The camera trembles in my hands as I catch the tornado in my view, click, and seal it in my memory forever.
 
I’m having the most insane summer vacation of my entire high school.
 
I lift the camera for another shot, backing up to squeeze the tornado into the viewport.  I click another picture and lowered the camera again for another look.
 
My heart jumps.
 
The tornado looms larger, taller.  Kyle holds his hand up to his face, squinting for a better view.  Even Uncle Cassius goes quiet, stiffening and taking a step back towards the tour van.
 
All at once I understand.
 
The tornado has changed course.
 
Kyle turns.  Real fear widens his features.
 
“Get in the van,” he shouts.
 
* * * * *
 
The one big thing I can recall from those first ten seconds is the roar, like a distant train growing closer.  The wind whips my hair back, trying to pull me back out of the van.  It feels like the twister’s right behind me already, coming down for the kill.
 
I slam the door on it.  The funnel’s much bigger behind the glass, so much that I can’t see the top of it anymore.
 
Uncle Cassius snaps on his seat belt next to me.  Kyle starts it up, punches the gas, and gets us back on the road to nowhere.
 
I toss my camera to the floor.  My hands fumble with the seat belt.  The van speeds up, slamming me into the seat.  The specter of the tornado closes in, whipping across the field towards us.  I’ve heard of tornadoes making sudden turns like this but I never realized it could happen this fast.  It rips across the field, coming straight at us.  My heart beats on a runaway course.  My mind locks into overdrive.  I feel like that news crew they always have on tornado shows, that one that survived by hiding under that overpass.  Will Kyle make us get out and climb under one?  They’re actually bad places to hide.  That news crew got off lucky.  Kyle knows better.  He’s been chasing storms longer than I’ve been alive.
 
Only green and yellow spreads out ahead.  No shelter for miles.  Worse, no ditches.  The radar on Kyle’s laptop is covered in ugly red and orange blotches like Nebraska has sores.
 
A hole of panic opens up inside me and for the first time, I regret coming on this vacation.
 
“Can’t you go faster?”  Uncle Cassius leans forward in his seat, gaze hard, arms trembling.
 
Uncle Cassius never loses his cool.
 
Ever.
 
Not even when I accidentally set his Persian rug on fire when I was seven and broke my arm at the age of nine.
 
Outside, the tornado grows so close that I could only see the bottom half of the funnel.  The van bounces along every speed bump on the highway, every uneven spot.  My stomach heaves.  I’m going to be sick right here.  It’s my stupid fault we’re in this mess.
 
“I don’t understand.”  Kyle punches the gas harder, making the van jump.  He turns his head like Linda Blair in the Exorcist, eyes widening.  “The tornado should not be moving this way.”
 
He’s right.  It shouldn’t.  But it is.
 
The funnel reaches the road behind us, twisting harder, kicking up earth higher and higher.  We’ve gotten out in front of it.  I breathe a sigh of relief.  Kyle and Uncle Cassius do the same.  It’ll cross the road and forget all about us.
 
Kyle lets off the gas a little and the whine of the engine calms some.  “We’re safe now.  That was highly unusual.  I’ve never seen a tornado turn like that in my career.”  There’s a hint of an apology in his voice.
 
“Well, that was a close one, wasn’t it, Allie?”  Uncle Cassius hugs me from the side.
 
“Yeah,” I say, willing my heart to slow down.  At least I can think straight now.  Can I even do another two days of this?
 
Wow, what a dumb idea this was.
 
But I still can’t resist another look at the storm.  I turn as far as my seat belt allows.
 
My guts fall out of me all over again.
 
The tornado’s still on the road, bigger than ever.  It can’t be.
 
The twister has turned again.  It’s coming right up behind us.  Rolling dust eats the entire highway.  There’s tornado taking up the whole view of the back window.  Dust rips to the sides.  The bottom of its funnel spins with fury, big enough to swallow a house whole.  Its roar screams against the outside of the van, shaking the seat, pushing the whole van to the side.
 
It’s no longer beautiful.
 
“Ohmigod,” I say, sucking in a breath.  “Um…Kyle?  Stomp on the gas.  Just saying.”
 
“I know!” he snaps.  His knuckles turn white on the steering wheel.  The van lurches again but he maintains control.
 
“Allie, get down!”  Uncle Cassius puts his huge hand on my back and pushes me towards the floor.
 
The seat belt cuts into my throat.
 
What good is it going to do?  If the tornado lifts the car– 
 
I’m going to die.
 
I begged to go on this trip and now Uncle Cassius is going to die too.
 
The windows shatter with a deafening boom and the wind screams in my ears.  AllieAllieAllieAllie…
 
I can’t breathe.
 
We’re floating.
 
Uncle Cassius shouts something.  Kyle yells.  If I’m screaming, I can’t tell.  The storm’s sucking it right out of me.  Windy hands seize my arms, my legs.
 
They pull.
 
My safety belt snaps, whipping against my leg.  I cry out with the sting.  The seat disappears under me.

I’m flying.

The tornado’s ripping me right out of the van.

The world turns to a white and brown roar.  The van’s gone.  I have no time to cry out to Uncle Cassius before the world snaps to black and silence takes the place of all.

About Holly Hook



Holly Hook is the author of the Destroyers Series, which consists of five young adult books about teens who are walking disasters…literally. She is also the author of the Rita Morse series, a young adult fantasy series still in progress, and After These Messages, a short ya comedy. Currently she is writing Twisted, a spin-off of the Destroyers Series due out in December. When not writing, she enjoys reading books for teens, especially ya fantasy and paranormal series with a unique twist.

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Promotional Event & Giveaway ~ Sliding Beneath the Surface by Doug Dillon

Promotional Event *FREE* Dec 12^th to 14th

Title: Sliding Beneath the Surface

The St. Augustine Trilogy: Book I
Author: Doug Dillon

Genre: YA Paranormal

Print Length: 166 Pages
Release Date: August 24, 2011
Presented by: As You Wish Tours

Hello St. Augustine Fans! Let’s not forget the YA Paranormal Fans! 

For FIVE days, the Kindle version for Sliding Beneath the Surface [The St. Augustine Trilogy: Book II] will be available FOR FREE on Amazon.com—a special promotion. Those days will be December 12th - 16th . Spread the word and tell everyone you know about this wonderful opportunity.

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BLURB

In America’s oldest and most haunted city, St. Augustine, Florida, Teenager Jeff Golden is in trouble. Horrible dreams won’t let him sleep, and he is up to his eyeballs in terrifying, paranormal experiences.

Finally, Jeff turns to his girlfriend Carla, and Lobo, the mysterious Native American shaman, for help. But what he discovers is a lot more than he bargained for.

A ghostly presence linked to a local historic cemetery is not only threatening Jeff’s sanity but his life as well. And before he knows what’s happening, Jeff finds both himself and Carla pulled into one of the nastiest and bloody events in Florida history. It is a place from which they may never escape.

 

EXCERPT

Whether that look came from seeing Walton‘s condition or seeing me in so much pain, I didn‘t know. I couldn‘t see Walton‘s face, just his bloody chin and nose. “I‘m OK, really,” I called to her. “Now, what about Walton?” I could tell by the expression on her face she didn‘t believe me. “Carla,” I yelled, again, “What about Walton?”

Lifting her head up slightly, she looked at my ancestor for a few seconds and shook her head. “Jeff, it‘s not good. He … he got hit in the chest. He‘s coughing up blood, and it‘s all over the front of his uniform. I think the bullet pierced a lung.” The memory of seeing Lyle change into Lieutenant Walton in the plaza flashed across my mind.

“All right,” I yelled, “here‘s where the trust comes in and I know you can do this. Think about how you crushed that Coke can at Lobo‘s place.”

“What? Why that?” She shouted back.

“Believe me when I say you have so much more power than you know. I felt it when you held my hand a minute or two ago.” After saying that, the pain in my arm actually lessened even more.

For a few seconds Carla was silent. “OK, so?” she yelled back above the gunfire.

“So, you‘ve got to use that same power to keep Walton alive at least for a little while.” Man it was strange, asking Carla to help my ancestor right in the middle of his dream world battle, but I had this gut feeling she could do it. Besides, I didn‘t want to think any more about what would happen if the man died.

“What? Keep him alive? I can‘t do that.”

“Yes, you can. Reach over, put one hand on his chest and the other on his head, exactly like Lobo does to get rid of my headaches. Then … well … close your eyes, pray or whatever, and imagine the blood flow stopping while fresh air goes into his damaged lung. You can do it.”

I had no real idea what I was saying. It seemed like the words flowed out of my mouth all on their own.

About the Author
 Doug Dillon has been writing for adults and young people since 1984, especially in the paranormal realm. An award winning educator, he spent many years as a classroom teacher, school administrator, and coordinator of programs for high-risk students. Prentice Hall, Harcourt, Mitchell Lane Publishers, Boys' Life magazine, Learning Magazine and The Orlando Sentinel have all published his work.

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The Christmas Train by Thomas S Monson – Spotlight Tour & Giveaway

 

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The Christmas Train

 

In this children’s picture book, President Thomas S. Monson recounts a Christmas memory from his childhood. As a boy, he yearned for an electric train. To his delight, on Christmas morning he got exactly that a train that operated through the miracle of electricity. Then he noticed a second train that his mother had purchased for the boy down the street whose family was struggling. Although it was only a wind-up train, it had an beautiful oil tanker car, which little Tommy wanted for his own. Soon after, Tommy s mother invited him to accompany her to the neighbor s home to deliver the gift. Young Mark was thrilled with his new train and, of course, didn t notice the missing train car. However, a remorseful Tommy did. What happened next will bring the spirit of Christmas into every heart and home. Illustrated by renowned artist Dan Burr, The Christmas Train is sure to be a classic Christmas story and a beautiful addition to every Christmas library.

 

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Includes a QR code for a FREE download of President Monson's narration of the story!

 

Winner of the 2012 Gold Medal Mom's Choice Award!

 

Download the new interactive Christmas Train app for your iPad! The pages come alive with animations, sound effects, and narration by the author, Thomas S. Monson. Kids will love listening to a true Christmas story, read by a familiar voice, while navigating trains, turning Christmas lights on and off, and experiencing the importance of giving during the Christmas season.

 

 

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About the Author

 

President Thomas S. Monson was set apart as the sixteenth President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in February 2008. He had previously served for twenty-two years in the First Presidency of the Church, after having been a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles since October1963. Five years after his call to the Twelve, he was given a special assignment for the work of the Church in Europe, requiring many visits with members behind the Iron Curtain. He was instrumental in the construction of the Freiberg Germany Temple and in advancing the Lord’s work in other eastern European countries that were part of the communist bloc. He also served as chairman of the Scriptures Publication Committee and supervised the process that resulted in the new editions of the scriptures. His ministry has been characterized by his compassion for the needs of individuals and his gift for one-on-one service. President Monson and his wife, Frances, are the parents of three children, grandparents of eight, and great-grandparents of eight.

 

About the Illustrator

 

Dan Burr earned his bachelor of fine arts degree from Utah State University and a master’s degree in illustration from Syracuse University. He and his wife, Patti, are raising their two children in the Teton Valley of southeast Idaho, a setting that provides great artistic inspiration and fantastic fly fishing. Dan is a well-known illustrator, having been in the business for many years, most recently working as a children’s picture book illustrator. A few of the books Dan has illustrated are The Miracle of the Wooden Shoes; God Bless Your Way; A Christmas Journey; and I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.

 

 

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