On the Third Day of Christmas an author gave to me . . .

It's giveaway time!

It's day three of the 12 Days of Christmas Book Giveaways and that means it's my day to host a giveaway.

Two winners will win an e-copy of my new release 'Tis the Sneezin'! (Winners will be chosen at the end of the giveaways.)

All you have to do to win is follow these prompts: http://www.amazon.com/gp/giveaway/home

I'm not the only author hosting giveaways on this blog tour. There are plenty of other Sci-fi/Paranormal/Fantasy and Romance/Mystery authors taking part in the festivities. 

Here's the list to hop on board this 12 Days of Christmas Book Giveaways train:

Day 1 Monday 12/14/16 -- Brittany Mills

                                            Tamara Passey http://www.whyigetup.blogspot.com/

Day 2 Tuesday 12/15/15 -- Jason Zandri

                                            Melanie Mason http://www.melaniemasonauthor.com

Day 3 Wednesday 12/16/15 -- Nicole Zoltack

                                                 Ava Mallory (That's me!)

Day 4 Thursday 12/17/15 --  James D. http://writingdreams.net/?p=4311

                                               KJ Traynor http://www.killarneytraynor.com/wanderings

Day 5 Friday 12/18/15 -- Bron Whitley http://www.ajharred.wordpress.com/

                                         Rachel Skatvold www.rachelskatvold.com

Day 6 Saturday 12/19/15 -- Jennifer Kibble https://phoenixelement.wordpress.com/

                                               Kari Trumbo www.theeditorsnote.com

Day 7 Sunday 12/20/15 -- Lea Doue http://www.leadoue.com/blog

                                           Brenda Anderson http://brendaandersonbooks.com/blog/

Day 8 Monday 12/21/15 -- Emily Bates https://bumblesbooks.wordpress.com/giveaway/

                                            Stacy Monson https://landof10000words.wordpress.com/bloggingfun/

Day 9 Tuesday 12/22/15 -- Peggy Urry http://peggyurry.blogspot.com/

                                            Anna Del C 

Day 10 Wednesday 12/23/15 -- Cassie Sheils

                                              Valerie Ipson valerieipson.blogspot.com

Day 11 Thursday 12/24/15 -- Angela Carling http://angelacarling.blogspot.com/

                                                Frances Hoelsema www.franceshoelsema.wordpress.com

Day 12 Friday 12/25/15 -- Tara Ellis http://taraellisauthor.blogspot.com/

                                            Marianne Sciucco http://mariannesciucco.blogspot.com/

Hop on board! Meet some fabulous authors and win some great prizes!

Good luck and Happy Holidays!

On the Third Day of Christmas ANOTHER author gave to me . . .

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Nicole Zoltack here. I'm so glad to have this chance to talk to you, readers. Christmas is one of my favorite holidays. I love the sense of hope and peace it brings, the family togetherness, and, of course, giving.

But I'll get back to the giving in a moment.

First, I wanted to talk to you about two of romances, both Christmas romances.

LOVE BEFORE HONOR

A medieval knight. A Regency lady. The magical Christmas that brings them together.

It's only 99 cents!

MISTLETOE, MARRIAGE, & MAYHEM

In this collection of novellas, the Bluestocking Belles bring you seven runaway Regency brides resisting and romancing their holiday heroes under the mistletoe. Whether scampering away or dashing toward their destinies, avoiding a rogue or chasing after a scoundrel, these ladies and their gentlemen leave miles of mayhem behind them on the slippery road to a happy-ever-after. 

***All proceeds benefit the Malala Fund.*** 

Again, only 99 cents!

And now, back to the giveaway!

I'm giving away a print copy of BLACK HELLEBORE. It's the first book in a trilogy, the Heroes of Falledge. Hey, even superheroes need love too, right?

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On the Second Day of Christmas an author gave to me . . .

Hello there. My name is Melanie Mason.  I am an author, designer, and flight attendant all rolled into one. I graduated from Utah State University with a degree in communications.

I have been telling stories all my life and I find a deep passion in sharing the plots that spin through my head. I hope one day soon I will be working on an airplane and see someone reading on of my books. I'm pretty sure when that day comes I will scream with excitement and probably send my flight crew into a panic. :)

I live in Portland, OR- with my two dachshund chihuahua dogs and the rain - where the beauty of the Pacific Northwest feeds my imagination and the rainy winter evenings encourage me to curl up with hot chocolate and a good book. Or my laptop to write another good book. Or my laptop to write another good book

My two published books are The Line That Divides, a WW2 historical fiction novel and The Ring of Remaliha. Check out my website for more information: www.melaniemasonauthor.com.

The book that I am offering on this the 11th day of Christmas is a signed copy of The Ring of Remaliha. Here's a teaser:

When April Tanner unexpectedly receives an ancient Egyptian ring, she is thrust in the midst of a desperate plot to uncover a treasure that will change the world.

She travels to Egypt only to find herself dodging thieves, assassins, and rich debonair colleagues. Uncovering the secrets of the ring could lead to the treasure . . . or her own tomb.

To enter to win a signed copy click on this link and follow the instructions:
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I look forward to sending a copy to the lucky winner!!! Merry Christmas!!!

On the Second Day of Christmas ANOTHER author gave to me . . .

Featured author today is: Jason Zandri

Check out his blog post for more information and links to his giveaway!!!

MY POST - Twelve Giveaways ofChristmas Blog Tour

On the First Day of Christmas ANOTHER author gave to me . . .

Today's second featured author is Brittany Mills.

Check out her blog: http://www.writingunblocked.com

On The First Day of Christmas an author gave to me . . .

So excited to be part of the 

Twelve* Giveaways of Christmas

Two groups of 12 authors (*make that 24 giveaways!) are giving away books from a wide variety of genres. Ready to get in on the holiday spirit and win some prizes? Start here and take the blog tour. There will be posts and prizes to win every day of the 12 days of Christmas.

First up is an Amazon giveaway of 

The Christmas Tree Keeper: Novel

Enter Here on Tamara's Author Page

Recently a #1 Amazon Bestseller 

in Contemporary Christian Romance

Available in print and ebook on Amazon.com and other retailers

About the book: Though Angela Donovan is out of work and needs money for rent, she yearns for her eight-year-old daughter to have a carefree holiday. The last thing she wants is the pressure of her daughter expecting a miracle. But when they pick out a Christmas tree at a cozy Massachusetts tree farm that’s exactly what happens when they learn the trees might be miracle trees.

Mark Shafer is soon to be the new keeper of the Christmas trees when he inherits the family farm. He’d like to run it with a family of his own, but his girlfriend wants nothing to do with farm life. He makes plans to sell so he can propose to his girlfriend and pursue a career in music. Then he meets an unforgettable customer and her daughter, and an anonymous gift compels them to learn the truth about the trees.

With a buyer willing to pay top dollar for the land, Mark has the fate of the trees in his hand. Will he be able to see what and who is most important? And will Angela give the miracle of love a chance? 

A little about me: Tamara Passey, author of the The Christmas Tree Keeper: A Novel, was born and raised in Massachusetts around a large family, one that has served as inspiration for most of her writing. She was named Arizona Young Mother of the Year in 2013 and contributes marriage and family articles to FamilyShare.com. Mothering through the Whirlwind is her fist work of non-fiction. She loves most creative endeavors and when she isn't writing or re-writing, you can find her baking or cross-stitching or walking--though not all at the same time. She lives with her husband and three children in Arizona. 

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Check out the other authors and prizes:

12Giveaways of Christmas - AngelaCarling.com

Cleopatra's Legacy Series by Dorine White

So, it's been a while since I posted a review and I thought now was as good a time as any. I just finished reading two of Dorine White's Cleopatra's Legacy books. There is a third that I haven't read (which is actually the second book) but they don't have to be read in order, though it's always a good idea if you do read them in order.

Anyway, these books are for middle grade readers, but even as an adult I enjoyed them. They were a fast read for me, so younger readers should have fun with them. The two I read were: Book 1 The Emerald Ring and Book 3 The Diamond Looking Glass, but I will include the teaser for Book 2 The Ruby Pendant.

To purchase any of these books you can go to: Dorine White's Amazon Page

Book 1 The Emerald Ring

Sara Bogus's life turns upside down when she discovers an emerald ring that once belonged to Cleopatra. The fun of discovering the ring's unique abilities turns to fear when she finds out a dangerous cult bent on restoring Rome to power is after the ring. Forced to choose between keeping the ring and saving her friends, Sara learns the price of bravery in this electrifying read!

I just finished reading this book and thoroughly enjoyed it! It is the perfect mixture of mystery, adventure, and fantasy to keep any young reader captivated. The story was fast-paced, but not so quick that you miss essential information and the characters are believable, though sometimes the situations the kids get into seem a little unbelievable. Even with this element it is a book that will enthrall young readers and take them out of this world, if only for a little while.

Book 2 The Ruby Pendant

Welcome to New Orleans- home of Mardi Gras, jazz music and voodoo. Eighth grader Melanie Belaforte is home for Spring break and itching for excitement. Late one night she discovers a hidden chamber and a secret journal in her deceased Aunt Florence’s bedroom. The diary contains the writings of a mad woman, along with vague clues to the whereabouts of a ruby necklace that once belonged to Cleopatra. The ruby bestows upon the wearer the power to hear other people’s thoughts- even the thoughts of the dead! And so the hunt begins. Melanie, her best friend Sybil, and a haunting specter unravel clues that take them from crumbling graveyards, to the busy streets of the French Quarter, and then into murky swamps, all to find the prize. But they need to watch out, because a murderous cult is matching them step for step, and they won’t give up, ever.

Book 3 The Diamond Looking Glass

Beauty and the Beast. The world knows it as a cartoon with dancing teacups and broomsticks. To twelve year old Claire La Fleur, it is family history, and the power behind Belle’s mirror is real. Every ten years her family gathers to see if the mirror will awaken, and for the last two hundred years it has slept. 

This time, Claire’s touch awakens the magic within the diamond looking glass, a direct portal to the past and a way to communicate with Cleopatra, the last pharaoh of Egypt. The lure of power brings with it many perils, and a betrayal close to home thrusts Claire into a treacherous underworld. To protect the mirror, she travels into the Louvre museum in the dark of night, searches abandoned subway tunnels, and walks the catacombs of the dead. 

Welcome to Paris, France - where danger follows in every step.

This was a delightful continuance of the Cleopatra's Legacy series. Dorine White has done it again with a thrilling adventure. I love the fact that her stories happen in different places and we get a hint of different cultures and traditions. The illusion to the fairy tale of Beauty and the Beast is also a fun twist. The Diamond Looking Glass will be a great read for younger readers that will take them on a ride through imagination, and for older readers an adventure that is full of mystery, twists, and intrigue.

I just finished this book and found it quite enjoyable. Claire is a spunky character who needs a good jolt of self esteem and she gets that and more. Her adventures are what any young reader could wish for and also hope they never have to endure. Her part in the series is important as the rest and she is certain to impress.

About the Author

My name is Dorine White. I am a children's author and a book reviewer. I grew up back East in Maryland and attended BYU in Utah. I have a BA in Humanities with an interest in Art History and French. Currently I live in the beautiful, yet rainy Northwest with my husband and 6 children.

My first book in The Cleopatra's Legacy series, The Emerald Ring, was published by Cedar Fort Books on May 14, 2013. It is a middle grade fantasy novel that involves Ancient Egypt, Cleopatra, and a magic emerald ring. The second book, The Ruby Pendant, came out in March 2014. My third book, a YA fantasy entitled, The Awakening, released December 2014.

You can find me online at www.dorinewhite.com or check out my book blog at www.dorinewhite.blogspot.com.

One other book

I did get the chance to read and review Dorine's YA fantasy novel, The Awakening. If you're interested check out her amazon page for more information.