#T4T - Two for Thursday Book Blitz - Boneseeker by Brynn Chapman and Endless by Amanda Gray @chapterxchapter @rrsmythe @tantrumbooks @Month9Books

Welcome to this week’s Two for Thursday Book Blitz #T4T
presented by Month9books/Tantrum Books!

Today, we will be showcasing two titles that may tickle your fancy,
and we’ll share what readers have to say about these titles!

You just might find your next read!

This week, #T4T presents to you:

Boneseeker by Brynn Chapman and
Endless by Amanda Gray

Be sure to enter the giveaway found at the end of the post!

Arabella Holmes was born different and raised different. After it became apparent she wouldn’t fit the role of a proper 1900′s lady, her father, Sherlock, called in some lingering favors, and landed her a position at the Mutter Museum. The museum was Arabella’s dream; she was to become a purveyor of abnormal science. What her father called a BoneSeeker.

Henry Watson arrives at the Mutter Museum with a double assignment–to become a finder of abnormal antiquities and to watch over and keep Arabella Holmes. An easy task, if he could only get her to speak to him instead of throwing knives in his general direction.

But this is no time for child’s play. The two teens are assigned to a most secret exploration, when the hand of a Nephilim is unearthed in upstate New York. Soon, Arabella and Henry are caught in a fight for their lives as scientific debate swirls around them. Are the bones from a Neanderthal … or are they living proof of fallen angels, who supposedly mated with humans according to ancient scrolls?

Sent to recover the skeleton, they discover they are the second team to have been deployed and the entire first team is dead. And now they must trust their instincts and rely on one another in order to survive and uncover the truth.

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WHAT READER’S ARE SAYING:

“For the love of all things Sherlock!  I loved this book to bits. I felt like I was seeing old friends.” – Kristie, Lost in Ever After

“Boneseeker is one that fans of historical mysteries and a little bit romance along the way will enjoy.” – Jenea, Reviewer

a fab idea to take Holmes and Watson to the next generation and to have them on a kind of steampunk/ science adventure” – Nicky Peacock,Author

About Brynn Chapman

Born and raised in western Pennsylvania, Brynn Chapman is the daughter of two teachers. Her writing reflects her passions: science, history and love—not necessarily in that order. In real life, the geek gene runs strong in her family, as does the Asperger’s syndrome. Her writing reflects her experience as a pediatric therapist and her interactions with society’s downtrodden. In fiction, she’s a strong believer in underdogs and happily-ever-afters. She also writes non-fiction and lectures on the subjects of autism and sensory integration and is a medical contributor to online journal The Age of Autism.

Website • Twitter • Facebook • Goodreads

IN A RACE AGAINST TIME, HOW DO YOU KEEP THOSE YOU LOVE SAFE?

Jenny Kramer knows she isn’t normal. After all, not everybody can see the past lives of people around them. When she befriends Ben Daulton, resident new boy, the pair stumbles on an old music box with instructions for “mesmerization” and discover they may have more in common than they thought.

Like a past life.

Using the instructions in the music box, Ben and Jenny share a dream that transports them to Romanov Russia and leads them to believe they have been there together before. But they weren’t alone. Nikolai, the mysterious young man Jenny has been seeing in her own dreams was there, too. When Nikolai appears next door, Jenny is forced to acknowledge that he has traveled through time and space to find her. Doing so means he has defied the laws of time, and the Order, an ominous organization tasked with keeping people in the correct time, is determined to send him back. While Ben, Jenny and Nikolai race against the clock — and the Order — the trio discovers a link that joins them in life — and beyond death.

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WHAT READER’S ARE SAYING:

“I thought this book was pretty amazing – the characters, the setting and the adventure all came together to create this romantic yet ultimately dangerous story with a perfect time travel twist!” – Hannah – Lemonade Library

“I started reading this not knowing completely what the story was about but there’s an amazing love story as well as a bit of history thrown into the mix along with some time travel and a soul mate and reincarnation!” – Anna – Bound in Ink Books

“This book is a very interesting twist on time travel, history and romance, something I would love to see adapted on the big screen in the future.” –Lyn – Reading Tsinoy

About Amanda Gray

Amanda Gray believes in magic and fantasy and possibilities. She is a team of two bestselling authors who live only miles apart but have never met in person. They talk on the phone and are the best of friends and between them have written more than a dozen novels and novellas and have had their work appear on television.

T4T Blitz: Endless and Boneseeker

Hello and welcome to the first Two for Thursday Book Blitz #T4T
presented by Month9books/Tantrum Books!

Today, we will be showcasing two titles that may tickle your fancy,
and we'll share what readers have to say about these titles!

You just might find your next read!

This week, #T4T presents to you:

Endless by Amanda Gray and Boneseeker Brynn Chapman

Be sure to enter the giveaway found at the end of the post!

IN A RACE AGAINST TIME, HOW DO YOU KEEP THOSE YOU LOVE SAFE?

Jenny Kramer knows she isn’t normal. After all, not everybody can see the past lives of people around them. When she befriends Ben Daulton, resident new boy, the pair stumbles on an old music box with instructions for “mesmerization” and discover they may have more in common than they thought.

Like a past life.

Using the instructions in the music box, Ben and Jenny share a dream that transports them to Romanov Russia and leads them to believe they have been there together before. But they weren’t alone. Nikolai, the mysterious young man Jenny has been seeing in her own dreams was there, too. When Nikolai appears next door, Jenny is forced to acknowledge that he has traveled through time and space to find her. Doing so means he has defied the laws of time, and the Order, an ominous organization tasked with keeping people in the correct time, is determined to send him back. While Ben, Jenny and Nikolai race against the clock -- and the Order -- the trio discovers a link that joins them in life -- and beyond death.

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What Readers are Saying:

“I thought this book was pretty amazing – the characters, the setting and the adventure all came together to create this romantic yet ultimately dangerous story with a perfect time travel twist!” – Hannah – Lemonade Library

“I started reading this not knowing completely what the story was about but there's an amazing love story as well as a bit of history thrown into the mix along with some time travel and a soul mate and reincarnation!” – Anna – Bound in Ink Books

“This book is a very interesting twist on time travel, history and romance, something I would love to see adapted on the big screen in the future.” – Lyn - Reading Tsinoy

Amanda Gray believes in magic and fantasy and possibilities. She is a team of two bestselling authors who live only miles apart but have never met in person. They talk on the phone and are the best of friends and between them have written more than a dozen novels and novellas and have had their work appear on television.

Arabella Holmes was born different and raised different. After it became apparent she wouldn’t fit the role of a proper 1900′s lady, her father, Sherlock, called in some lingering favors, and landed her a position at the Mutter Museum. The museum was Arabella’s dream; she was to become a purveyor of abnormal science. What her father called a BoneSeeker.

Henry Watson arrives at the Mutter Museum with a double assignment–to become a finder of abnormal antiquities and to watch over and keep Arabella Holmes. An easy task, if he could only get her to speak to him instead of throwing knives in his general direction.

But this is no time for child’s play. The two teens are assigned to a most secret exploration, when the hand of a Nephilim is unearthed in upstate New York. Soon, Arabella and Henry are caught in a fight for their lives as scientific debate swirls around them. Are the bones from a Neanderthal … or are they living proof of fallen angels, who supposedly mated with humans according to ancient scrolls?

Sent to recover the skeleton, they discover they are the second team to have been deployed and the entire first team is dead. And now they must trust their instincts and rely on one another in order to survive and uncover the truth.

Available for Purchase:

What Readers are Saying:

“It was such a fab idea to take Holmes and Watson to the next generation and to have them on a kind of steampunk/ science adventure…” – Nicky Peacock - Author

“This was a fantastic historical romance, with a huge mystery to solve (and in true Holmes/Watson style!)… with some amazing twists and turns along the way. – Desiree - Reviewer

“The settings are intriguing and the way they are described make you feel as if you are immersed in the story. I could feel the gloom and damp. That is rare in so many books! Boneseeker is a book I highly recommend, and I give it 5 stars!” – Christy - Christy's Cozy Corners

Born and raised in western Pennsylvania, Brynn Chapman is the daughter of two teachers. Her writing reflects her passions: science, history and love—not necessarily in that order. In real life, the geek gene runs strong in her family, as does the Asperger’s syndrome. Her writing reflects her experience as a pediatric therapist and her interactions with society’s downtrodden. In fiction, she’s a strong believer in underdogs and happily-ever-afters. She also writes non-fiction and lectures on the subjects of autism and sensory integration and is a medical contributor to online journal The Age of Autism.

Author Links: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads

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Release Day Book Blitz: Endless by Amanda Gray

Endless

by Amanda Gray

Release Date: 10/08/13

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Summary from Goodreads:

Jenny Kramer knows she isn’t normal. After all, not everybody can see the past lives of people around them. When she befriends Ben Daulton, resident new boy, the pair stumble on an old music box with instructions for “mesmerization” and discover they may have more in common than they thought. Like a past life. Using the instructions in the music box, Ben and Jenny share a dream that transports them to Romanov Russia and leads them to believe they have been there together before. But they weren’t alone. Nikolai, the mysterious young man Jenny has been seeing in her own dreams was there, too. When Nikolai appears next door, Jenny is forced to acknowledge that he has traveled through time and space to find her. Doing so means he has defied the laws of time, and the Order, an ominous organization tasked with keeping people in the correct time, is determined to send him back. While Ben, Jenny and Nikolai race against the clock -- and the Order -- Jenny and Nikolai discover a link that joins them in life -- and beyond death.

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About the Author

Amanda Gray believes in magic and fantasy and possibilities. She is a team of two bestselling authors who live only miles apart but have never met in person. They talk on the phone and are the best of friends and between them have written more than a dozen novels and novellas and have had their work appear on television.

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Interview with Tawdra Kandle

Today, we have Tawdra Kandle here to discuss writing and her new novel, ENDLESS, the fourth book in The King Series. Let's jump right in, shall we?

Welcome to We Do Write, Tawdra. Tell us a bit about yourself.

Thank you! I am so glad to be here. I'm a writer, a homeschooling mom of four plus one son-in-law and wife of an Anglican priest. Though I was born in south Jersey, I have lived all over this beautiful country and currently reside in central Florida with my husband, three youngest children, five cats and one spoiled pup. I'm the author of The King Series (FEARLESS, BREATHLESS, RESTLESS and ENDLESS) and co-owner of Promotional Book Tours and of Hayson Publishing. 

How long have you been writing?

I have been writing as long as I can remember. I loved making up stories as a child, and my first short story was published when I was eleven. I veered into non-fiction writing for many years, writing as a wife and a mom, and I didn't become serious about fiction again until about five years ago.

Tell us a little about ENDLESS. What's the story about?

ENDLESS is the fourth and final book in The King Series. The series follows Tasmyn, a girl with the ability to hear thoughts, from her move to a small and mysterious town in Florida, where she meets Michael, the love of her life,  a crazy power-obssessed classmate and a teacher who turns out to be a witch, through a tumultuous struggle with her powers and other life and death situations. ENDLESS  picks up Tasmyn’s story at the beginning of her freshman year in college, as she and Michael continue to recover from the train wreck that was her senior year in high school. She’s working to get her life back on track, regain Michael’s trust as well as that of her parents, and learning to control her new powers. Of course, life is never that easy, and so there are a few bumps in the road.

Very cool! How did the idea of the story come to you?

The initial idea of Tasmyn and her abilities was born out of a conversation with my sister, when we joked that our babies could hear us think about them in the middle of the night. I think a writer's best tool is the 'what if' question, and in that case, it was 'What if you had a child who possessed the ability to hear thoughts from birth. . .what would that look like?" The initial manuscript contained a lot more of that story--Tasmyn's parents' struggle to raise an exceptional child. Because I had recently moved to Florida, I incorporated some of that into the story. And the story of King revealed itself to me over a period of time.

The 'What if?' question is definitely an important one to ask when you're writing, but once the words are on the page, how do you edit? Do you have a critique group/partner or beta readers, or do you self-edit?

I used a critique group early in my writing process, but most of us are so busy being published now that we don't critique anymore! I do a lot of self-editing, but I also use an editor. I think it is extremely important.

Everyone getting published is a good problem to have! Are you a plotter or a pantser?

I'm a mix, but I lean more toward pantsing. At the beginning of a book, I make notes about the anticipated plot, characters, specific attributes and timing--anything that I might possibly lose track of during the writing process. It's more of a continuity board than an outline. And then I listen to my characters.  More than once I've been surprised, and really, more so in ENDLESS than in the other books.

Don't you just love it when characters surprise you? I think that's one of the best things about writing! What’s the hardest part of writing for you?

In writing itself, the middle is the most difficult. I can do beginnings without any problems, and usually, I hit a point in the book where I go ahead and write the ending. I can see where it's going. Sometimes, though, I bog down in the middle, particularly if I have to write it over a longer period of time, juggling it with other responsibilities.

What do you absolutely have to have nearby when writing?

My music, definitely, and if I'm on a writing binge or a writing retreat, I need ridged potato chips and onion dip.  I'm fairly disciplined eating-wise on a regular basis, but sometimes, you just need what you need!

Mmmmm... potato chips... If only I could eat them without them taking a direct line to my hips. 

If you could have any super power, what would it be?

Oh, gosh, decisions! I would love the ability to live without sleep. I could accomplish so much more if I didn't need that six hours a night...

What's the weirdest thing you've googled?

I don't know specifically, but it probably had to do with translating a name or phrase into Romany... or something about athames!

Quick writing test! Use the following words in a sentence: ending, earnings, and ears.

My ears pricked as I heard Jackson murmur about our earnings, but I missed the ending of his sentence.

Finish this sentence: If I'm not writing, I'm probably ...

. . .promoting my own work, working on PBT with our fabulous bloggers or with our talented authors at Hayson! 

Here’s the part where you thank the people who are supporting you. Let's hear your shout outs.

I am tremendously blessed by a family who supports me 110%. My children pick up all the slack when Mommy's writing; they handle meal planning, cooking and keeping me sane. My husband is patient when I'm present in the body but absent in the mind, deep in the story. I have friends who step in to help when needed, and an unbelievable on-line community of fellow authors who give me the best advice and encouragement. Of course, my business partner Mandie Stevens is just the most amazing, supportive friend and cheerleader. . Amanda Long, who steps in whenever I'm losing my mind. . .and all of our bloggers who selflessly promote and share and tweet for me. . .well, I just am so grateful for them.

And finally, where can people find you and your books online?

My website 

I'm on Twitter

My Facebook page 

My books are all on Amazon

Thank you for having me today!

You are totally welcome!

Book Blast: Endless by Tawdra Kandle

Endless

After the tumult of her high school senior year, all is right in Tasmyn Vaughan’s world. She’s attending college with her boyfriend, and she’s learning to control her powers. Everything is finally perfect, until it isn’t.

When her new part-time job leads to more than she bargained for, Tasmyn is thrown into a deadly fight against forces of evil that she didn’t even know existed. Mastering her extraordinary gifts—along with the strength of an endless love—may be the only weapon that can guarantee her a happily ever after.



Check out the entire King Series:

Book 1: Fearless

Book 2: Breathless

Book 3: Restless

Book 4: Endless

About Author Tawdra Kandle

Tawdra Kandle is the author of THE KING SERIES, a young adult urban fantasy quartet. Born in South Jersey, Tawdra published her first short story at the age of 13 in Child's Life magazine. During the early years of her marriage and motherhood, she wrote articles and columns on parenting and homeschooling, as well as some homeschooling curriculum. THE KING SERIES is her first published full-length fiction. Tawdra currently lives in central Florida with her husband, and children, both skin and fur types. And yes, she has purple hair.



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