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Ties Of Friendship Book Tour & Giveaway

An anthology that shows the magic of friendship…

Ties of Friendship

A Young Adult Fantasy Anthology 

with stories by

K.M. Jenkins, Cassie Greutman, R.C. Barnes, Joli Campbell, Jenna D. Morrison

How much magic can true friendship hold?

How far can you go with a little magic in your pocket and friends backing you up?

Find out as Talented authors from around the world join spin tales of mysterious adventures, missing companions, and forbidden friendships that will keep you turning pages long after the sun’s gone down.

Dive into these young adult stories that entwine magic and friendship together in a whole new way. Adventure is just a click away.

Featured Authors & Stories:
* Orcus Pursued by: Cassie Greutman
* How to raise the dead (and then put them back) by: R.C. Barnes
* Shadows of Willow’s Creek by: Joli Campbell
*The Return by: Jenna D. Morrison & Joli Campbell
* Bonds of Friendship & Forbidden Friendship by: International Bestselling Author K.M. Jenkins

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Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1775819

Books2Read: https://books2read.com/tiesoffriendship

Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/books/ties-of-friendship-a-young-adult-fantasy-anthology-by-k-m-jenkins-and-jenna-d-morrison

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/234749401-ties-of-friendship

Excerpt from Bonds of Friendship:

Without a word, the fairy motioned for her to follow. Karigan waited a moment as the fairy flew to the opening of the cave. Great, I suppose I have to go in there now! Irritation was growing with every step as the entrance loomed a few feet ahead of her. But the sound of the rushing water began to calm her. Maybe it won’t be so bad. Perhaps something interesting is inside, like that time Father and I found that little den in the Wood.

She waited for Alia to tell her to go in. To her surprise, the little fairy twisted and swooped inside. The little ball of blue light helped ease her fears and allowed her to see that the cave wasn’t too deep.

Karigan walked forward. examining every little detail and wondering what kind of creature called this cavern its home. Towards the back she saw shimmering lights reflecting on the stone wall as Alia hovered near the edge. Hmmm… I wonder what that could be.

As she approached the spot, the smell of moss filled her nose as a little trickle of water splashed the stone floor. The little trickle opened into a basin which created a pool of water, almost like a water dish. Two feet from the little pool was a large broken stone. The peculiar stone piqued her curiosity, so she adventured over to investigate it.

“Alia, can you come closer so I can see?”

The fairy swooped down, landing on a nearby rock.

“Here, how’s this?” Placing her hands together a bright light formed. Karigan watched it float across the distance then stop above the item she wished to see.

“Wow, why didn’t you use that earlier?” As expected, the fairy shrugged her tiny shoulders. “You didn’t ask.”

A snort escaped her, startling the little fairy. Serves you right, you little menace. She kneeled down, looking inside the funny rock. It must have been round to begin with. After inspecting it, she concluded that it must have broken from the inside the way the pieces were scattered across the cave floor. “What kind of creature lives in a rock?” Shards of light reflected off the sides, looking like glass from the inside.

Alia snickered. Karigan was about to ask her what she was snickering about when rocks slid by the entrance. “What was that?” They both looked towards the bright opening as a small growl filled the cave. “Helblazes!”

About the Author 

K.M. Jenkins is a published international bestselling author that writes epic battles, forbidden romance, and tales of fantasy and adventure.

She has a big love for the fantasy genre and loves dragons above all creatures.

When she is not writing, you will find her chasing her twin boys around the house. Between the three she has epic battles throughout the day and nothing ever gets boring.

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Author Links

Website:  https://www.storytellerpub22.com/

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Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/K.M.-Jenkins/author/B07GDSWDK7

Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18283505.K_M_Jenkins

Giveaway

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Guest Post By K.M. Jenkins

What inspired you to write “Bonds of Friendship”?

I was trying to figure out what direction I wanted to go with my book series I was working on. The first books I released turned out to be ones I am still working on because they are epic fantasy novel length.

But I decided I needed to do more world building and broke things down into individual stories to tell the stories for the land of Ferrês. “Bonds of Friendship” is about Karigan and Silvashi.

It tells the story of how Karigan found Silvashi and they became friends when they were from two different worlds. Dragons were considered being deadly beasts that killed without thinking.

Turns out Karigan proved that myth wrong. Silvashi and her journey together back to her father’s place only to find they can’t be separated so easily.

The inspiration behind this story is how friendship bloomed between two different species. They are curious about each other and want to know one another. This leads them to become good friends and wondering about the world now that they are friends. I plan to work with this story towards creating another series off of it. But those won’t come for a few years yet.

What can we expect from you in the future?

Right now, I am working on my novellas within my Tales of Tarza Series. This series is like Tales of Ferrês, but instead of short stories they are novella length. I am currently on book 3 in the series and that is titled “The Emerald Knight.”

Each book features a story within the kingdom of Tarza with original characters. And the time is different as well. “The Sunflower Meadow” is during the time of King Tyler and his children’s reign across the land.

This is the story when Prince Joseph finds his true love and fights to keep her for himself. “Masquerade Assassin” is the second book in the series and is the first book I featured Kerowyné Flares in.

She is my leading lady, but this adventure is when she is younger and still finding her place among royalty. Love this story and think it is a fun read to experience. “The Emerald Knight,” is the third installment.

And it is the story of Princess Rachel and how she finds her dragon Kurza. It is a broken romance adventure story that leads a strong female heroine to choose her destiny over love.

I’m still writing this one so you will have to either subscribe to my blog for fun details HERE or sign-up for my newsletter HERE to get notifications on its progress.

Can you tell us a little bit about the characters in “Bonds of Friendship”?

Karigan is a farmer’s daughter that is brought into the folds of the Forest of Ferrês. This is where she finds Silvashi, a baby silver dragon. He ends up befriending her and changing her life forever.

Silvashi is a baby silver dragon that finds himself isolated within the Forest of Ferrês. He wants a friend or someone to keep him company. The only thing he didn’t realize was that one goddess would answer his plea and give him a friend.

For more information about Bonds Of Friendship and the Giveaway click the link.

A New Life Book Blast & Giveaway

GENRE:  Coming-of-Age

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From America to the streets of Paris, A New Life follows two friends as they navigate grief, love, and self-discovery in a city filled with history and hope.

A New Life is a story that lingers long after the last page

Excerpt:

They spent the rest of the trip talking about Rhonda and how great she was, from the fight where she tried to protect Ron to the National Cemetery where she was left behind by accident at dusk, not found until midnight.

Louie and Ron had a chuckle over how Rhonda refused to walk on the sidewalks in Paris because of all the cigarette butts on the ground; she had to be pushed around in a baby carriage, because she did not want to burn her paws.

Louie started crying, and Ron comforted him, assuring him that the pain was fine; he needed to accept it.

“Rhonda was so smart,” Louie said proudly. “Some people don’t know the relationship between an owner and their pet. It is so special, so unconditional. Rhonda will always be a part of me. It was nice to bury her here in America, her home country.”

A while later, Ron and Louie arrived at their motel. Ron said to him, “Let’s get the luggage and go to bed. Hey, I was thinking when we get back to Paris, you should move in me with me and stop sleeping in the bookstore.”

Louie could not believe what he heard. Sharing more time with Ron would be special; he was excited to have that time together.

About The Author:

Louis J. Ambrosio ran one of the most nurturing bi-coastal talent agencies in Los Angeles and New York. He started his career as a theatrical producer, running two major regional theaters for eight seasons.

Ambrosio taught at seven universities. Ambrosio also distinguished himself as an award-winning film producer and novelist over the course of his impressive career.

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI2XkCETDOj_VUtCFcB74ig

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Reflections-Michael-Trilogy-Book-ebook/dp/B0F9YPJZQ3/ref=sr_1_1

Giveaway:

L.J. Ambrosio will be awarding a $20 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner. http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/28e4345f5175

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Finding You Book Tour & Giveaway

One unforgettable night changes everything. 

Finding You 

Priestly Family Series Book 2 

by Sharon C. Cooper

Genre: Contemporary Romance 

One unforgettable night changes everything. 

Zion Priestly has one regret—not getting the full name of the woman he’d spent the most incredible night of his life with. It’s been almost a year, and not a day goes by without him thinking about her. But when a twist of fate brings them face-to-face, Zion is shocked. Especially when she hits him with unexpected news.

Raven Shepherd thought a positive pregnancy test weeks after returning from Vegas was the biggest surprise of her life. Wrong. Running into Zion, the mystery man who she had a one-night stand with wins that award.

Who knew leaving Houston to get away from her unhinged ex-boyfriend would send her into the arms of the man she hasn’t stopped dreaming about?

Their sexual chemistry is even more intense than before, but Zion is younger than her—something Raven didn’t realize. As for him, he can’t seem to wrap his mind around the fact that he’s a father. 

Just as they manage to push aside all the obstacles keeping them from being together, Raven’s ex shows up with a shocking revelation. Can Zion and Raven have the future they desire? Or will a master manipulator’s lies and schemes keep them from truly being a family? 

*All books in this series can be read as standalones.

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Book Links:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F978WKMY

Apple: https://books.apple.com/us/book/finding-you/id6746174755

B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/finding-you-sharon-c-cooper/1147447545?ean=2940184557380

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/finding-you-62?sId=5f4a9dae-034b-4879-9f86-85096ea6db6f

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1773404

More Links: https://sharoncooper.net/finding-you

Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/books/finding-you-priestly-family-by-sharon-c-cooper

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/234511744-finding-you

Believing In You 

Priestly Family Series Book 1 

They’re opposites in every way, but they might just be the perfect match.

After a case of mistaken identity, riddled with betrayal, Harrison Grant is struggling to open himself up to other people again. He lost a part of himself while in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, and it seems impossible to move forward.

Enter Nyla Priestly. She’s a woman with a bubbly smile for everyone she meets and who always has a kind word to say. The jaded version of Harrison wants to doubt her personality is real. No one can be that happy all the time. Right? 

Nyla has never been into the broody type. Yet something about Harrison makes her body crave him. Sure, he’s gorgeous and happens to be one of the sexiest saxophone players she’s ever met. But achieving her dream of owning Moody Days Jazz Club is top priority. She doesn’t have time to deal with a man. No matter how good he makes her feel. 

As Harrison falls for Nyla and helps her fulfill her dreams, can her unceasing love be enough for him to trust again?

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Book Links:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXNFVRR1

Apple: https://books.apple.com/us/book/believing-in-you/id6742163994

B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/believing-in-you-sharon-c-cooper/1147013965?ean=2940184368726

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/believing-in-you-1

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1711729

More Links: https://sharoncooper.net/believing-in-you

Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/books/believing-in-you-priestly-family-by-sharon-c-cooper

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/228143736-believing-in-you

About the Author 

USA Today bestselling author Sharon C. Cooper loves anything involving romance with a happily-ever-after, whether in books, movies, or real life.

She writes contemporary romance, romantic suspense, as well as romantic comedy. She enjoys rainy days, carpet picnics, and family game night.

Her stories have won numerous awards, including The Rochelle Alers Best Series award for her Atlanta’s Finest Series (2022) and The Beverly Jenkins Author of the Year award (2021).

When she isn’t writing, Sharon loves hanging out with her amazing husband, doing volunteer work, or reading a good book (a romance of course). To read more about Sharon and her novels, or to sign up to be notified of her latest releases, visit www.sharoncooper.net

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Author Links

Website: https://sharoncooper.net/  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorSharonCCooper21

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/sharonccooper/

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Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/sharon-c-cooper

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sharon-C.-Cooper/author/B007WLT1QO

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5823574.Sharon_C_Cooper

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Giveaway

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Interview With Author Jani Antolla

Jani Antolla

How much research did you need to do for your novel? 

I’d been a soldier in Bosnia, first with the French Foreign Legion, then with the Bosnian government troops. So I was already quite familiar with the wartime situation and what it looked, smelled and sounded like over there.

I knew how the local people speak, and I understood their culture and mindset. I’d never been to Srebrenica, though, so I read and double-checked many details from UN reports, old news articles, the International Criminal Court’s proceedings and such. 

Do you ever suffer from writer’s block? If so, what do you do about it?

Not really. It doesn’t, of course, mean that the stuff I write is always publishable. But if I truly got stuck, I guess I’d just tell myself not to try so hard. You don’t always need to aim high. Take the pressure off yourself, and it’ll work out. 

What’s your favorite under-appreciated novel? 

Journey to the End of the Night by Louis-Ferdinand Céline. He wrote it during the interwar period. Later he was banished because of his antisemitic polemics, but the Journey’s nihilistic outlook on society still rings like an eerie warning bell. Let me quote from it, and please tell me if this sounds vaguely familiar today:  

“Lying, f—ing, dying. A law had just been passed prohibiting all other activity. The lies that were being told surpassed the imagination, far exceeded the limits of the absurd and preposterous … Everybody was doing it.

In competition, to see who could lie the most outrageously. Soon there wasn’t a bit of truth in the city. The little that had been left in 1914, people were ashamed of now. Everything you touched was fake … everything you read, swallowed, sucked, admitted, proclaimed, refuted, defended was made up of hate-ridden myths and grinning masquerades, phony to the hilt. The mania for telling lies and believing them is as contagious as the itch.”

Do you think someone could be a writer if they don’t feel emotions strongly? 

I think anybody can write. Should they, that’s another question. 

How do you use social media as an author? 

I’ve done a couple of blog tours, but that’s about it. I’m not really on any social media. If anyone wants to reach out to me, they can always do so through my website. 

For information about Jani’s book tour and giveaway, click the link.

Father Of One Virtual Book Tour & Giveaway

GENRE:  war novel/literary fiction

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BLURB:

Maka, a young Bosnian soldier, has survived three years under siege. When the enemy forces launch their final attack on his hometown, he must escape to the hills.

But traversing the vast woods is a task against all odds: to stay alive, and to find his infant son and his wife, he is soon forced to make a desperate move.

Set against the harrowing background of raging guerrilla warfare and the genocide in Srebrenica, Father of One is, at heart, a story of deep humanity, compassion and love.

It is the account of one man’s desire to reunite his family, separated by war, and of bonds unbroken by trauma, sustained by loyalty and tenacity. Writing in a voice that rings with clarity and authenticity, Jani Anttola lays open a dark moment in Europe’s recent history.

Excerpt:

They walked up to the plaza where narrow streets led from the ancient town gate towards the centre of the promontory and the Saint George’s church and its cemetery gardens that overlooked the old fishing town.

Most of the shops lining the plaza were shuttered. Turning up towards the rectory, they came to the café bar. A young, lean man in a dress shirt and round eyeglasses was sitting by the window with an espresso and listening to the radio that the waiter had placed on the counter. A newscast was on and a woman newsreader was talking in rapid, tense sentences about something.

“Good morning,” said the waiter. “Lovers up so early?” He was an acquaintance of the hotel owner, a smooth-mannered boy who came from the lavender country in Istria. The old man had recommended the place for their shop-roasted coffee.

“Good morning,” Maka said.

Amelia dismissed the innuendo with a little laugh. “How are you?”

“I’m good as always.”

Maka, leaning to the counter and taking off his sun hat, looked at the radio. “What’s the news?”

“Their Teritorijalna Odbrana got the orders to start a counteroffensive.”

“No,” Amelia said, looking at the grave-faced waiter.

“When was that?” Maka asked.

“Last night. There’s armoured columns advancing towards Ljubljana. Six JNA brigades.”

“It’s happening too fast. They declared independence only three days ago.”

“Well, it’s happening, all right,” the waiter said. “Yesterday they shot down two helicopters. Now there’s fighting on the Italian border. The Slovenians have bogged the tanks down and are busting them.”

“But it’s insane,” Amelia said. “Everybody’s lost their mind.”

“The generals seem to think it makes perfect sense,” said the bespectacled man by the window. He lit a cigarette and blew smoke towards the ceiling, his head leaning back, then stared out to the street, where a group of loud young men was passing, waving Croatian flags.

About The Author:

Jani Anttola is a Finnish novelist and a medical doctor. In the 1990s he served in Rwanda with the French military and fought in Bosnia as a soldier of the Bosnian army. His works have been published in the UK and Finland. He has spent most of his adult life abroad, working in Africa, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific.

Author website: https://www.jani-anttola.com/

Buy links

https://bookguild.co.uk/bookshop/historical/father-of-one

Giveaway:

A randomly chosen winner will receive a $25 Amazon/BN GC. http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/28e4345f5129

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The Keys To The Riad Book Tour & Giveaway

Will the keys to the riad be the key to her happiness? Or will they open up the door to ruin?

The Keys to the Riad

by C.D. Damitio

Genre: Metaphysical, Magical Realism, Romance

Colette, the quintessential New York ‘it-girl,’ has a life many envy. But as her 40th birthday nears, she feels an undeniable void. Seeking a unique gift, she discovers a set of ancient North African keys—but what she doesn’t know is that the keys come with ownership of an ancient mansion steeped in magic, historical intrigue, and family feuds.

Set against the vibrant backdrop of modern Africa, Colette embarks on an unexpected journey that takes her far from the familiar streets of New York.

As she unlocks each door of the riad mansion, she delves deeper into its hidden passages and whispered legends, revealing stories of love, betrayal, and long-buried secrets.

Each room holds a puzzle that Colette must piece together, not only to understand the riad’s mysterious past but to find her true self.

The riad is not without its dangers. As Colette unravels the mysteries that lie within, she encounters a tapestry of characters—some seeking to help, others intent on keeping the riad’s secrets hidden at any cost.

Will the keys to the riad be the key to her happiness? Or will they open up the door to ruin?

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Book Links:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Keys-Riad-C-D-Damitio-ebook/dp/B0D99MZK6F

B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-keys-to-the-riad-cd-damitio/1146203454?ean=9781962668040

Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/books/the-keys-to-the-riad-by-c-d-damitio

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/217947146-the-keys-to-the-riad

Excerpt:

DeFou stood up, again dumping the dog from his lap onto the floor. “It’s really best that you forget all about it,” he told her. “It is gone and our policy is to protect the confidentiality of our patrons.”

He moved to the far wall and began moving a pile of vibrant but ancient textiles from one shelf to another. A large ring of golden keys clattered out from between two of the pieces.

It landed on the floor like a gymnast with a broken body, keys splayed in many directions. Colette gasped, seeing the keys cleared her mind of everything that had been in it before. She had never seen anything like them.

There were somewhere around twenty skeleton keys on the large golden ring. The ring itself was ornate and appeared to be decorated with rubies. The smallest of the keys was at least six inches and the largest was over a foot.

Colette still hadn’t done anything with the profits she had made before and she still hadn’t bought herself a birthday present. The crazy little Frenchman leaned down and picked them up.

“Ah, I’d wondered where these had gone. I wouldn’t want to lose them.” He put the ring on his wrist – it sparkled and glinted in the light. Without the keys, it would have looked like a priceless bangle by itself. With the keys, it was simply breathtaking.

About the Author:

Tapping into his eclectic adventures exploring the physical world, mystical philosophy, and other planes of experience, CD Damitio weaves tales spanning the spectrum of life. Like the storytellers of old, his narratives transport readers into diverse landscapes of the imagination.

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Author Links

X: https://x.com/cd_damitio

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cd_indignified/

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/CD-Damitio/author/B006TZF046

Giveaway

$20 Amazon 

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