On Tour: Chasing China by Kay Bratt
Kay will be on tour February 13- March 5 with her novel Chasing China Mia is beautiful, talented and has the world at her fingertips.…
Thank You For Flying Air Zoe by Erik Atwell
I got real excited when Erik Atwell approached me about doing a blog tour for his chick lit novel Thank You For Flying Air Zoe. A male writing chick lit? I had given this a shot before with Robert Rave and his novel Waxed and had a blast with it. So I was excited to give this book a try. Apart from completely befriending new-Dad Erik, I had such a fun time with his book! The story begins with Zoe Tisdale about dying in a plane crash. That might be a bit dramatic, but it scared the crap out of Zoe, who begins to think about her life choices. Once in an all-girl garage band with aspirations of becoming a rock star, Zoe, now in her forties, is selling butter. Yes, her life did not pan out the way she expected. After her near plane-crash, she decides she is going to chase her dreams again. She wants to reunite the band, The Flip-Flops. This proves to be a challenge, as two members of the band aren’t speaking to each other (and are sisters) and the third is the over-the-top environmentalist that lives in a tree. But Zoe refuses to give up hope when it comes gaining her youth back. So buckle up, and get ready to fly Air Zoe!
I tried to make my synopsis as fun as Erik’s writing, but I don’t think it worked. Seriously, he just has a way with words that will keep you laughing as you read this story. Zoe was such a fun main character, someone who is so confused at how her high hopes of winning a Grammy turned into her selling butter. The supporting cast is a whole other story, and I loved all the ladies and their stories. I think Ginger was my favorite, just an off-the-wall high society wife and mother whose every scene had me snorting with giggles. If you are a fan of eighties music, you want to read this book. Or if you just appreciate a fun, light-hearted book that will make you smile, check out Thank You For Flying Air Zoe.
[Rating: 4]
The Lost Daughter by Lucy Ferriss
The Lost Daughter by Lucy Ferriss is a heartbreaking tale of a long-buried secret between two young lovers. As a teenager, Brooke O”Connor finds herself pregnant with her high school sweetheart’s baby. Lost and confused, she makes a decision that changes her life in ways she could have never imagined. She eventually loses the baby, Alex (her boyfriend), and her youthful innocence. We catch up with Brooke fifteen years later, where we find her happily married, co-owner of a Nursery, and a mother to a beautiful baby girl. At first, she seems to be living the perfect life, far removed from the decisions from her past, but we quickly find out that it couldn’t be further from the truth. Her life comes to a cross roads as her husband suggests trying for another child just as Alex resurfaces from the past, revealing a secret that will leave Brooke exploring the deepest, darkest parts of her heart.
At first, I was hesitant to read The Lost Daughter due to the sensitive subject matter, but I gave the book a chance and I am glad that I did. The Lost Daughter delivers everything you expect from a good story; the characters are flawed yet beautifully written and the details are perfectly placed. Lucy Ferriss courageously weaves through a very delicate topic with ease, whilst making you think the entire time about what you would do if you were in the character’s shoes. I tore through each page wondering where the story would take me.
Blog Tour Sign Up: Vivid by Andrea Murray
Andrea will be on tour in May with her YA paranormal romance novel Vivid. This will be an eBook tour only, and you can choose…
On Tour: One Pink Line by Dina Silver
Dina will be on tour February 13-March 5 with her novel One Pink Line Can the love of a lifetime be forever changed by one…
Ros by Dee DeTarsio
I really enjoyed the first two books from Dee DeTarsio – The Scent of Jade and The Kitchen Shrink – so I was excited when she contacted me regarding her latest story – Ros. I was intrigued because this story featured Ros, basically an alien from the future that time-traveled back in time and planets to try to figure out what happened to her brother. Heroine Micki has to try to figure out how to hide this extra-terrestrial from the military, her mother-in-law, and her cat – who is featured pretty heavily throughout this journey. Ros gave me a lot of laughs, and I love these little twists in books, so the whole alien part only added to my experience instead of hindering it. DeTarsio has a special way of writing. In The Scent of Jade and now again with Ros she can stretch the chick lit genre into something more. I love that she pushes these boundaries and really steps outside the box. I admire that from both a reader and author perspective. I have to recommend Ros, because the story will make you laugh, but will also really touch you. And it’s so fun to read the creative ways someone thinks the future will be like. Ros going to the bathroom – amazing! I will eagerly await the next gem from Dee DeTarsio!
[Rating: 4.5]
Future Tour: Love by Design by Liz Matis
Design Intervention starts the second season with its own surprise makeover. Interior designer Victoria Bryce must break in her temporary co-host, Aussie Russ Rowland. Victoria, former socialite wild child hopes the reality show will give her the clout to launch her own design line without her family connections. Russ, former bad boy Australian TV star is using the show to launch his acting career in the States. Sparks fly on camera as they argue over paint colors and measurement mishaps leading to passions igniting behind the scenes. But when their pasts collide with the present will the foundation they built withstand the final reveal?
Author Profile: Lennie Ross
Author Name: Lennie Ross
Website: http://www.lennieross.com/
Blog: http://www.lennierosswrites.com/
Bio: Lennie Ross writes a blog on dating in Los Angeles called Lennie Ross Writes and works as a researcher, story editor, and story consultant for other screenwriters. Under a pseudonym, she wrote several screenplays for Playboy’s now defunct film division, Indigo Entertainment. She has also written several romantic comedy and suspense thriller feature film scripts. Her screenwriting credits include: writing and hosting a documentary on asthma; writing, producing, and starring in her own sitcom pilot, and writing and starring in her own play, I Think I’m Falling In Love With You. Lennie wrote two episodes of the Japan-Canada co-production animation series, Cyber- Six, and has had several TV movies optioned.
While pursuing a screenwriting career, Lennie has worked as a producer, talent agent and assistant casting director for roughly ten years. Prior to her adventures in the screen trade, Lennie wrote advertising copy for print and television, and fashion and travel articles for regional, national, and international publications including Beautiful B.C., Canadian Inflight, Adventure West, Pacific Northwest, Western Living and Vancouver Magazine.
Title: Blow Me
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Bio retrieved from lennieross.com
On Tour: Mad About the Boy by Suzan Battah
Suzan will be on tour February 13- March 5 with her novel Mad About the Boy Julia Mendoza is driven by the success of her…
