Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials GIVEAWAY #ScorchInsiders

I am sharing this information as a member of the Fox Home ENT Insiders Blogging Program. In exchange for my participation in this campaign, I received a free copy of this film. As always, any opinions expressed in this post are my own. 

 Now Available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD
The Maze was just the beginning. After the harrowing adventure of escaping the maze, the Gladers find themselves right in the center of an epic mystery in MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS. There’s more action, more excitement and more spectacular effects in this thrilling new chapter of the epic Maze Runner saga by James Dashner. They may have escaped from the Maze, but Thomas (Dylan O’Brien) and his fellow Gladers now face a greater challenge: searching for clues about the secret organization known as WCKD. Their journey leads them to the Scorch, a desolate wasteland filled with unimaginable dangers. The mystery deepens at every turn as the Gladers work together to discover their purpose and battle to survive in this must-see, electrifying adventure!

Real Gladers are in line for the greatest of presents this winter, as the MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS Ultimate Fan Edition on Blu-ray includes an exclusive, 24-page printed comic-book with two new prequel stories from BOOM! Comics. In addition, two hours of thrilling bonus content, including deleted and extended scenes will take fans further behind-the-scenes of the suspense and action-packed journey through the Scorch and more!




Giveaway 
One lucky Alas 3 Lads reader is going to win a copy of MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS

*This giveaway is open to U.S. residents who are 18 or older. One random winner will be selected from all eligible entries. Please make sure I have valid contact information for you in case you are the winner. Winner must respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen.

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Monday, December 21, 2015

FANTASTIC 4 Free Activity Sheets & Blu-ray Giveaway #FantasticInsiders

I am sharing this information as a member of the Fox Home ENT Insiders Blogging Program. In exchange for my participation in this campaign, I received a free copy of this film. All opinions expressed in this post are my own. 

 Now available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD

The FANTASTIC FOUR make a triumphant return with MARVEL’s next generation of heroes — four young outsiders who teleport to an alternate universe, their physical forms altered in shocking ways. Their lives changed forever, Reed Richards (“MR. FANTASTIC”), Sue Storm (“INVISIBLE WOMAN”), Johnny Storm (“THE HUMAN TORCH”) and Ben Grimm (“THE THING”) must harness their incredible new powers and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy, the infamous DR. DOOM.


Check out these fun and FREE FANTASTIC 4 activity sheets and then keep reading for a chance to win your own copy of FANTASTIC 4 on Blu-ray/DVD.



Giveaway 
One lucky Alas 3 Lads reader is going to win a copy of FANTASTIC 4

*This giveaway is open to U.S. residents who are 18 or older. One random winner will be selected from all eligible entries. Please make sure I have valid contact information for you in case you are the winner. Winner must respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen.


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Tuesday, December 8, 2015

$200 Target Gift Card Giveaway

Once again, I'm joining up with a great group of bloggers to bring you an awesome giveaway! 

Check out the details below. 

Good luck!


GIVEAWAY DETAILS 

Prize: $200 Target Gift Card Giveaway

Organized by: Oh My Gosh Beck!

Rules: Use the Rafflecopter form to enter daily. Giveaway ends 12/28 and is open worldwide. Winner will be notified via email.

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Monday, November 23, 2015

Triple Your Cash Back This Holiday Season with Swagbucks

I am sharing the following information c/o Swagbucks, where I am a long-time member. This post contains my referral link and I may earn a SB bonus for sharing this post. Any opinions expressed are my own.

   

Most of us have some sort of cash back rewards on our credit or debit cards. Every time we use them, we get a percentage back in the form of cash or redeemable points that we can save in our rainy day fund, or use to splurge guilt-free, depending on your personality. But you may not know that, with Swagbucks, you could be multiplying those cash back rewards without changing anything about your credit card or spending habits. As you finalize your holiday shopping plans, don't miss out on this chance to double, triple or even quadruple your cash back from online shopping!

Here's how it works - Swagbucks, which always offers great cash back on major online retail sites throughout the year, is doubling their rewards for the entire holiday season. But wait - On Black Friday (Starting 8pm ET on November 26) and Cyber Monday (November 30) they are offering Triple Cash Back at a huge range of featured online stores, think Walmart, Target, Barnes & Noble, etc. - plus a wide range of specialty businesses to choose from in order to find the perfect gifts. All you have to do is click on the retailer's link from Swagbucks and shop from there - that's it! Keep using your usual card to get your usual cash back rewards, and rack up triple rewards at Swagbucks on the side. The rewards Swagbucks offer differ across retailers, so expect anything from 3% to 24% Cash Back, on top of whatever your card offers not to mention the retailers' massive sales. As always, with the SB you earn on Swagbucks you can get Visa cash cards or Pay Pal deposits or pick from a huge range of gift cards, some at discounted prices.

What's that? you prefer waiting in the freezing cold lines to shopping at home in your jammies on Black Friday? Well ok, it's a tradition of sorts, I guess. But make sure you put your time in line to good use - with Swagbucks Mobile Apps, you can put cash back in your wallet just by shivering with your smartphone in hand! Plus, when members use the new Swagbucks Mobile App on Black Friday they will be entered into a $500 Christmas Giveaway! For every 25 SB you earn through the Mobile App, you'll get an entry into a drawing for $500 or 1 of 20 prizes for $100.

With all these deals you can't lose, and hopefully you can save that little extra to stretch your holiday budget as far as it needs to go this year. First time hearing about Swagbucks? Well you're missing out! Sign up for free here

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Shopping Promotion 
November 4th - December 31st 
From November 4th through December 31st Swagbucks is offering Double Cash Back on featured stores that can be found on our Holiday Shopping Guide page. Throughout the months of November and December, we’ll also have a few bonus days where we offer Triple Cash Back on featured stores.



Black Friday 
November 26th - 27th
  • Start Triple Cash-Back: 5pm PST on November 26th 
  • End Triple Cash-Back: 12 am PST on November 28th 


Cyber Monday 
November 30th 
  • Start Triple Cash-Back: 12am PST on November 30th
  • End Triple Cash-Back: 12 am PST on December 1st


Friday, November 20, 2015

VITABATH Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals

The following post is shared c/o Vitabath. As a member of the Vitabath Insider Program, I sometimes receive free products for review. As always, all opinions expressed are my own. 

Will you be heading out for some Black Friday shopping? It's fun but, if you're like me, staying home and shopping online in my pj's is even better!

I wanted to tell you about the Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials going on at Vitabath. As you know, they offer bath and body products in a variety of fragrances and scents. These are luxurious and pampering products that are also good for you (paraben and sulfate free and made with natural botanicals & vitamins).



Black Friday Specials at www.MyVitabath.com
All Weekend
November 26-29
15% Off Fragrance Collection
$69 Gallons in Classic Collection (Save $30)
No Coupon Codes Needed





Cyber Monday Specials at www.MyVitabath.com
November 30 ONLY
25% Off Site-wide and FREE SHIPPING w/over $30
Code CYBER25



These are some really great deals and you're sure to find gifts for so many people on your list. It would also be a good time to stock up on your favorites. Don't miss out!

** Last day to order online for guaranteed delivery by Christmas Day is December 11 **

Friday, November 13, 2015

Gift Idea That The Entire Family Will Enjoy

This is NOT a compensated post. I'm sharing a product that I have personally purchased and love. These opinions are my own. 

Holiday shopping season is upon us and I always love to find fun, unique gifts to give to my family and friends. A couple years ago, I happened to catch a showing of an electronic game that was being sold on QVC. I immediately decided to purchase it for my mom - she is in her 70's and likes activities that help keep her mind sharp and that she can do while sitting at home.


(The item pictured here is a newer version than the one I purchased) 

The FlashPad Infinite is a hand-held, touchscreen device with voice command and LED lights. It features 16 different games, including Catch Me, Remember Me, Chase Me, Find Me, Seize Me, Tic Tac Toe, Trace Me, Twist Me, Color Me, Follow Me, Do Re Me, Music Me, and more. They are challenging and a lot of fun. The best part is that practically anyone can play. The item description states it's for ages 3 and up. I know at my mom's house, this game is always pulled out when we have get-togethers and everyone wants in on the action - it's quite addictive!

This really is a great gift that the entire family will enjoy. It requires 3 AAA batteries and right now it is available on QVC for only $23.86 plus shipping. If you are looking for something that will give you a lot of bang for your buck and that will appeal to all ages, you should check this out.




Christmas Wish List 2015

Can you believe it's already the middle of November? I love this time of year but it always seems to sneak up on me and get here so suddenly.

I have done a little bit of Christmas shopping so far and I'm definitely on the lookout for gift ideas for everyone on my list. Just for fun, I put together a Christmas Wish List of my own - these are some things I would be thrilled to find under my tree!

Check it out and then tell me something that's on your wish list...




1. Kluster Petite Starry Night Necklace in Navy Lapis Lazuli
2. Sephora Collection Vessel Canister Brush Set
3. Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+
4. iRobot Roomba Vacuum 
5. Fossil Chelsey Multifunction Black Stainless Steel Watch
6. Wildflower book by Drew Barrymore
7. Sperry Top-Sider Saltwater Boots

Thursday, November 12, 2015

Swagbucks Swag Feast Team Challenge November 16-20

I am sharing the following information c/o Swagbucks, where I am a long-time member. The post contains my referral link. Any opinions expressed are my own.

   

Yup, it's that time of year again. Time to start getting ready for family, turkey, and deals!

To get the feasting started, lets start with the Swag Feast Team Challenge. We love Swagbucks Team Challenges because they get our competitive streak going and they are such an easy way to get cash back for stuff we were already doing. This Swag Fest Team Challenge is no different - starting next week, you can earn 200 SB for your team and get up to 520 bonus SB added on top!

So pull up a chair to the table, there’s plenty to go round at Swagbucks. Search the spread for your favorite fowl, white or dark, just save us a leg. Discover delicious dressings, try our gravy or cranberry sauce (canned or fresh) or even both if you’re feeling adventurous. Watch the mashed potatoes and corn bread stuffing though, they’re always a favorite so grab some quick. Don’t forget to Survey our dessert table for your favorite apple, pumpkin or pecan pie unless you’re over quota!

The feast will begin November 16th at 9am PT/12pm ET so get ready to gobble up those points, but you can sign up for your team as early as November 12th. The Swag Feast Team Challenge isn’t over until you hit the next hole in your belt (or November 20th at 12pm PT/3pm ET, whichever comes first)!

All members who participate and contribute at least 200 points to their team’s total will receive an exclusive Swag Up Shop Bonus. With the Swag Up Shop Bonus you’ll receive a 100 SB Bonus on up to 5 transactions at unique stores. That means, if you qualify for the Swag Up Bonus, you’ll receive a 100 SB Bonus every time you shop at a unique store up to 5 times (no minimum purchase value, must be a qualifying purchase). But that’s not all. Each member of each team, depending on where the team places will receive a SB bonus! 1st place: 20 SB 2nd place: 15 SB 3rd place: 10 SB 4th place: 5 SB.

So get out there and Swag your team to victory!

Not on Swagbucks yet? What are you waiting for...it's so easy to earn! You can get gift cards for the upcoming holidays by signing up here for free and joining the Team Challenge!

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Disney's THE FINEST HOURS Coming to Theaters January 2016

I am sharing the following information courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. No compensation was received for this post and all opinions expressed are my own.


THE FINEST HOURS
Coming to theaters January 29, 2016

I wanted to give you a peek at the new trailer and poster that's out for Disney's THE FINEST HOURS.


THE FINEST HOURS tells the true story of the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard when on February 18, 1952, a massive nor’easter struck New England, pummeling towns along the Eastern seaboard and wreaking havoc on the ships caught in its deadly path.

The film stars Chris Pine, Academy Award® and Golden Globe® nominee Casey Affleck, Ben Foster, Holliday Grainger, John Ortiz and Eric Bana. It will be presented in Digital 3D™, Real D 3D and IMAX® 3D - sure to be an awesome cinematic experience!

The trailer is intense and it definitely looks like a keep you on the edge-of-your-seat kind of movie. I can't wait to go see this with my husband. I think it's going to be an incredible story!





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Current Giveaways On The Blog

I have several great giveaways currently running on the blog. If you have not yet entered, they are listed for you below. Don't miss out -- some are ending soon. 

Good luck!




Santa's Little Helper DVD #SantasInsiders - ENDED

Vitabath Sweet Pink Peppermint Body Wash and Lotion Set  - ENDED

#GobblingGiveaways $25 Walmart Gift Card  - ENDED

The Fox and the Snowman Book Blast $100 Amazon Gift Code or Paypal Cash  - ENDED

Timesurfers Book Blast $50 Amazon Gift Code or Paypal Cash

The One Who Sees Me Book Blast $50 Amazon Gift Code or Paypal Cash - ENDED

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

SANTA'S LITTLE HELPER Comes to DVD November 17th (#SantasInsiders Giveaway)

I am sharing this information as a member of the Fox Home ENT Insiders Blogging Program. In exchange for my participation in this campaign, I received a free copy of this film. All opinions expressed in this post are my own. 

 Coming to DVD and Digital HD 
November 17, 2015

Just in time for the holidays, comes this fun family movie full of hilarious hijinks and starring WWE® Superstar Mike “The Miz” Mizanin®, WWE Diva Paige™ and AnnaLynne McCord. After losing his job, a slick-talking businessman is given the chance of a lifetime—to be Santa’s second-in-command. But to earn the coveted position, he’ll have to wage an outrageous battle against a scheming elf who wants the gig for herself! 

The SANTA’S LITTLE HELPER DVD is stocked full of behind-the-scenes featurettes that are sure to bring holiday cheer. In the Ho Ho Ho, cast and crew members give their own accounts of the job of Santa’s official helper and what goes on behind-the-scenes in his workshop. Other featurettes offer fans a profile on WWE Diva Paige as well as additional interviews with the cast and crew as they discuss what the holidays mean to them and the greatest gifts they ever received.


Giveaway 
One lucky Alas 3 Lads reader is going to win a copy of Santa's Little Helper

*This giveaway is open to U.S. residents who are 18 or older. One random winner will be selected from all eligible entries. Please make sure I have valid contact information for you in case you are the winner. Winner must respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen.


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Vitabath Sweet Pink Peppermint Set #Giveaway

~Giveaway is now closed~

The following post is shared c/o Vitabath. As a member of the Vitabath Insider Program, I have received free products for review. As always, all opinions expressed are my own.


You already know I'm a big fan of Vitabath. Their products are made with good stuff - vitamins and natural botanicals - and they are paraben free. So, not only do you get a healthy formula for your skin, but you also have so many lovely scents from which to choose.

I've recently been trying out some body wash and lotion in one of the holiday scents called Sweet Pink Peppermint. This special blend combines pink candy cane, cheery vanilla and sugary musk. It has an antioxidant rich superfruit blend including Acai, Goji, Coffee, Noni, Pomegranate, Green Tea, and Mangosteen, as well as Vitamins A, B3, C, E, and Pro-Vitamin B5. Sweet Pink Peppermint is free of Parabens, Sulfates, Petrolatum, Mineral Oil, and Synthetic Color. What does all that mean?...it means that its super luxurious and good for you, too!


Sweet Pink Peppermint smells so good and leaves my skin with a lasting fragrance as well as lasting softness. The scent is just right and not too sweet. I jokingly said that I can't stop smelling myself when I'm wearing it. It's available in a fun carrier pack that is perfect for holiday gift-giving (or as a treat for yourself).

Giveaway 
Vitabath has generously offered one set of Sweet Pink Peppermint Body Wash and Lotion for giveaway to my readers.

*This giveaway is open to U.S. residents who are 18 or older. One random winner will be selected from all eligible entries. Please make sure I have valid contact information for you in case you are the winner. Winner must respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen. 


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Monday, November 9, 2015

Gobbling Up The Giveaways Hop #GobblingGiveaways $25 Gift Card

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Thank you for stopping by the Gobbling Up the Giveaways giveaway hop 

We have teamed up with an amazing group of bloggers to bring you a lot of fantastic of prizes to kick of the holiday season. After you have entered my giveaway, be sure to visit the linky below for more great prizes.


It's hard to believe the holidays are almost upon us. Whether you are an early-bird shopper who's already started shopping or someone who waits till the last minute, the Gobbling Up The Giveaways Hop is the perfect place to score some great gifts.

Check out my giveaway below and then be sure to visit all the other participants for more chances to win. Happy Holidays and Good Luck!

Giveaway 
One lucky Alas 3 Lads reader will win a $25 Walmart Gift Card.

*This giveaway is open to U.S. residents who are 18 or older. One random winner will be selected from all eligible entries. Please make sure I have valid contact information for you in case you are the winner. Winner must respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen. 

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Thursday, November 5, 2015

Movie Trailer and New Character Posters for STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS

I am sharing this information c/o Disney Studios and Lucasfilm. No compensation was received for this post and all opinions expressed are my own. 

Who else is super excited about the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens? It hits theaters December 18 and my family and I will be seeing it as soon as possible.

You've probably already watched the trailer, but I've got it here for you to enjoy along with some cool new character posters. Check it out and let me know if you plan on seeing the movie...









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Don't Go To Bed With Your Dishwasher Running!

Here's what's been going on at our house!...

Last month we had somewhat of a home disaster. It was a Saturday night. My youngest son and I were the only ones at home -- my older kids were spending the night with friends and my husband was at what was supposed to be an overnight trip to a high school reunion.

Around 11:30, I made the rounds around the house, turning off lights, locking doors, etc. Then I turned on my dishwasher and told my son goodnight and we both went to bed.

I'm an extremely sound sleeper - fall asleep as soon as my head hits the pillow and stay asleep until I hear the alarm clock. I also sleep with two fans going in my room so I don't always hear something that may be going on elsewhere in the house. For some reason I woke up and looked at the clock and it was 3:30 a.m. I could see that the kitchen light was on and hear someone walking around.

I got out of bed to investigate and ran into my husband in the living room. He had decided to come home instead of spending the night at his reunion. He quickly said to me, "we have a major catastrophe!" Well, as you can imagine that scared the you-know-what out of me. I thought he meant something bad happened at his reunion. 

But, no. He meant something bad happened in our house!

A flood!

The water line that runs to the dishwasher had busted and water was spewing heavily and loudly. He said it sounded like a train when he opened the door to come in the house. We don't really know how long it had been going but there was a four hour window between when I started the dishwasher and went to bed until my husband came home. It could've been flooding for hours!

He immediately shut off the water and we moved our BRAND NEW DINING ROOM FURNITURE that was partially sitting in water. Then, we just stared at the mess. Parts of our kitchen, dining room, living room, foyer, master bedroom and basement were affected. Honestly, it was almost 4 a.m. and we were so overwhelmed that we just went to bed and decided to tackle the mess in the morning. 

These pictures don't really do justice to show how much of a mess it was but you can see that we had to rip out carpet and baseboards. The living room had carpet but the other affected rooms had hardwood floors. That all has to be replaced. A couple pieces of furniture were damaged (my new dining room furniture was ok!). We are just thankful that our home owner's insurance is covering everything (but now I'm afraid our insurance rates are going to go sky-high after such an expensive claim).




There's our dog, Piper. She proved to be a useless guard dog, never once waking me up to alert me to the loud flood that was in progress in the house. HA! She probably saw what was going on and ran to hide.

After contacting our insurance company, they sent a restoration service to our house. They set up fans and dehumidifiers all over the house that ended up having to run for over 3 days. All that equipment was so loud - it felt like you were in an airplane hangar! You literally could hardly hear each other speak if you were in these rooms. 


Since we are going to have all this work going on, we have decided to also do some kitchen renovations at the same time. We'll be painting our kitchen cabinets and replacing our Formica counter with granite. My husband is a builder/contractor so he will be doing most of the work himself. It's great that he can do it but he is so busy with his jobs that he just won't have alot of free time so it will probably take awhile. We were supposed to host a Thanksgiving dinner but had to cancel that. I'm just keeping fingers crossed that it will all be done before Christmas.  It will definitely give me a very late start on any holiday decorating.

This happened in early October. Between the restoration service and the insurance claim process, we haven't even begun any work. Hopefully this weekend we will be ordering the hardwood floor. I'm so ready to start seeing some progress. 

So, the moral to this long story is...don't go to bed with your dishwasher running!

My dad used to always tell me that. From the time that I had my own home, he would always say, "never go to bed or leave the house with any appliances running." I cannot even tell you how many times he used to say that!

Man, I should've listened to my Dad!


Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Join the VITABATH Holiday Twitter Party on Nov. 5th

The following post is shared c/o Vitabath. As a member of the Vitabath Insider Program, I have received free products for review. As always, all opinions expressed are my own.


Vitabath has the best bath and body products! They are formulated with vitamins and natural botanicals and I especially love that they are Paraben free.

Whether you pick up some of the fun holiday scents (Spice is Nice or Sweet Pink Peppermint) or any of their classic fragrances, you're sure to find the perfect pampering gift to share with someone special or as a luxurious treat for yourself.


Twitter Party 
You are cordially invited to join the Vitabath Holiday Twitter Party. Chat with other Vitabath fans and have a chance to win prizes. You'll also learn how to make your holidays a little bit sweeter with some gift wrap ideas for those special items you're gifting this year. Hope to see you there!

Date: November 5, 2015
Time: 8-9 pm EST
RSVP: myvitabath.com/rsvp
Hashtag: #VitabathHoliday


Coming Up
I've been trying out the Sweet Pink Peppermint Body Wash and Lotion this week and they are truly lovely. Stay tuned because I'll be sharing more about this fun holiday scent as well as hosting a giveaway here on the blog.

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

THE FOX & THE SNOWMAN Book Blast and Giveaway

Mother Daughter Book Reviews is pleased to be coordinating a Book Blast for a new picture book by author Angela Muse, "The Fox and the Snowman" (November 2 to 4, 2015).

The Fox and the Snowman

About the Book

Title: The Fox and the Snowman | Author: Angela Muse | Illustrator: Helen Wu | Publication Date: October 5, 2015 | Publisher: 4EYESBOOKS | Pages: 28 | Recommended Ages: 0 to 8

Summary: This is a story of a lone fox and his journey through a year of changing seasons. He discovers friendship and family in this colorful winter tale. Also check out Lil Glimmer, The Nutt Family: An Acorny Adventure, The Pig Princess, The Bee Bully, Eager Eaglets: Birds of Play, Cactus Charlie, Suzy Snowflake, Monsters Have Mommies, The Christmas Owl, The Cat Who Lost His Meow, Caterpillar Shoes & Ten Thankful Turkeys by this author.

Grab a copy of the ebook, available for a limited time at the introductory price of 99 cents! (REG $2.99)

Amazon * Barnes & Noble * Kobo

iBooks * Createspace * Goodreads

 

About the Author: Angela Muse

Angela Muse

Angela Muse was born in California to a military family. This meant that she got used to being the "new kid" in school every couple of years. It was hard trying to make new friends, but Angela discovered she had a knack for writing. In high school Angela began writing poetry and song lyrics. Expressing herself through writing seemed very natural. After becoming a Mom in 2003, Angela continued her storytelling to her own children. In 2009 she wrote and published her first rhyming children's book aimed at toddlers. Since then she has released several more children's picture books and released her first young adult romance series, The Alpha Girls. Angela's husband, Ben Muse writes suspense/thriller books that can also be found on Amazon. Check out what else she's working on by visiting www.4eyesbooks.com;

Website | Facebook | Goodreads | Twitter

 

** Book Blast Giveaway **

Prize: One winner will receive a $100 Amazon gift card or $100 PayPal cash prize, winner's choice

Giveaway ends: November 15, 11:59 pm, 2015

Open to: Internationally

How to enter: Please enter using the Rafflecopter widget below.

Terms and Conditions: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. A winner will be randomly drawn through the Rafflecopter widget and will be contacted by email within 48 hours after the giveaway ends. The winner will then have 72 hours to respond. If the winner does not respond within 72 hours, a new draw will take place for a new winner. Odds of winning will vary depending on the number of eligible entries received. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. This giveaway is sponsored by the author, Angela Muse and is hosted and managed by Renee from Mother Daughter Book Reviews. If you have any additional questions – feel free to send and email to Renee(at)MotherDaughterBookReviews(dot)com.

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Sunday, November 1, 2015

TIMESURFERS Book Blast and $50 Giveaway

Welcome to the Book Blast and $50 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash Giveaway

timesurfers


Timesurfers by Rhonda Sermon 
"It’s not a choice. It’s a destiny." Fifteen-year-old Cate takes weird, unusual and plain terrifying in her stride. Five years in witness protection will do that. It didn’t however prepare her for when everything and everyone surrounding her suddenly froze at the bus stop. All still like statues. Only she sees the teens appear out of thin air. One boy hoists the bus she’s waiting to board over his head, while the others disarm a bomb placed underneath it. When she confronts them the teens vanish. Literally vanish. Intrigued why Cate wasn't frozen at the bus stop, the teens pursue her relentlessly. They arrive at Socrates Private School and all the teachers and the other students act like they've known them all forever– like they’ve always attended the school. Cate sees something different. She is adamant they are totally new to Socrates and have never set foot in the school before today. What's with that? When Cate accidentally brings a dead cheerleader back to life, her connection to the secretive teens is revealed. They are Timesurfers who travel through time and battle the powerful dark forces intent on manipulating history. A reluctant Cate is forced into their brutal world. She must discover her magical powers, choose a side, and end an ancient war. That’s if, and it’s a pretty big if, she can survive the initiation trials. No pressure though.


Praise for the book: 
With this being more urban fantasy than sci-fi, the author was able to create her own rules that created a unique and fun storyline! I really enjoyed the characters and their interactions kept me on my toes, especially when it came to the romance aspects. I'm eager to read the next installment of the series--- DelSheree D. Gladden USA Today Bestselling Author Amazing Debut for Young Adults.

Sermon does a wonderful job of exploring the complexities of time travel and how along with some magic it can alter reality. Cate is a spunky character, and I love that she's strong enough, physically and emotionally, to take care of herself.--- Angela Fristoe USA Today Bestselling Author

This was an amazing book! Well written, plot was excellent and not predictable. Recommended for all! --- From Amazon
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Excerpt 
“I brought a dead cheerleader back to life,” she blurted. Naitanui’s luminous yellow eyes widened. “I probably would have gone with ‘hello’ to break the ice. But that was definitely another option,” Austin said. “Where am I?” She demanded. “You’re outside the Break,” Austin said. “You could have killed her.” Naitanui gave Austin a look Cate was all too familiar look. Her mother used it often. It came with an “I’ll deal with you later” clause. “But I didn’t. We found her. I couldn’t risk her vanishing.” “Inside.” Naitanui stepped backward through the cascading water. “Huh?” Cate muttered. The water didn’t splash on Naitanui’s head. He passed through, leaving the water undisturbed. She pulled back, digging her heels into the ground and crossing her arms. Until Austin did some explaining, she wasn’t going a step further. “Have it your way.” Austin bent and grabbed her behind the knees, then slung her over his shoulder. “Put me down.” She pounded on his back with her fists. Unperturbed, he strode toward where Naitanui had disappeared. A shudder ran through her body, and the waterfall was behind them. They had walked straight through and arrived dry on the other side. She stretched to touch the water, and her fingers glided through nothing. Another shudder ran up her arm yet it remained dry. “It’s a glamour.” Austin set her down. “More magic.” He strolled further into the cave, heading for an opening in the rock wall. The slightest hint of light filtered through the gap. She looked from Austin to the waterfall, deliberating whether to run or follow. “You can’t go back to 2014 without me. Come and learn about time travel.” Austin ducked through the archway. “You demanded I bring you here for answers, so man up and come and get them.” Little puffs of red dirt rose as she marched after him. Time travel. What the hell? This wasn’t going at all how she expected.

   Rhonda
Author Rhonda Sermon 
Rhonda lives in Perth, Western Australia with her husband and two children. Her two ragdoll cats can often be found helpfully walking over her keyboard, chasing her mouse or generally complaining loudly about the lack of priority their needs are being given. On the good days, she adores writing, on the challenging days, it’s still awesome. Her debut novel Timesurfers was a finalist in the Young Adult category and overall runner up in The Strongest Start 2012 Contest hosted by TheNextBigWriter.com.


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Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Book Blast - THE ONE WHO SEES ME

Welcome to the book blast for THE ONE WHO SEES ME by Kandi J. Wyatt

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The One Who Sees Me by Kandi J. Wyatt 
Teenage slave girl Faru’s life has been turned upside down when she discovers she’s been traded to a new master, forcing her to leave all she‘s ever known. Upon her arrival, Faru meets a friend, Cailean, who helps her adjust to life in the strange location. Life settles into a new pattern, and romance blossoms between the young friends. But as soon as they plan to get married, another proposal comes about – one that cannot be ignored. Being a slave means not always marrying who you love. On a daring journey to heal her heart, Faru encounters the Existing One. Will she trust Him and do His bidding even if what He requests is so hard?

Follow Faru’s tale in author Kandi J Wyatt’s retelling of a Biblical story found in the Old Testament book of Genesis, showing that when things don’t make sense, God will guide the way.


Praise for the book 
"Kandi Wyatt has taken historical fiction and elevated it to a higher level. Her world building pulls you in and puts you right in the middle of the adventure. This is why I love her books." - Sandra Stiles

"Well worth the read. Kandi has done an wonderful job bringing this captivating story to life!" - Christianonfire2 on Goodreads


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My most recent book is The One Who Sees Me. It is about a slave girl, Faru, who is exchanged for a wife for the king. She finds herself in a new home with a new master and life is always going up and down. We’ll join her in chapter 2 when she is leaving her home for the new one:

The carriage pulled to a halt, and Lord Cegrol looked up from where he sat. The ride had lasted close to half a glass, Faru estimated, and in that whole time, the lord had not said a single word to her, nor had he looked up from his folded hands. Now he graced Faru with a smile. It was a sad smile, but a smile nonetheless. “What is your name, child?” his musical voice inquired. “Faru, milord.” He seemed to see her for the first time. His eyes took her in, and Faru felt the heat rush to her face. “Well, Faru, welcome to our home away from home.” He paused as he looked out the window. “It is nothing like my Castle Fearann, but it is comfortable.” They descended from the coach onto a cobblestone drive surrounded by blooming rhododendron plants. The whites and pinks softened the harshness of the reds. Beyond the bushes, Faru noticed the house that loomed up above her. The dark bricks were a stark contrast to the stone she was accustomed to. Lord Cegrol led the way up wide, winding stairs to the front door. Torches on either side flickered against the brickwork, which seemed to trap the light instead of sending it out to welcome the master home. As Cegrol opened the door, he was greeted by a portly, elderly lady. “Lord Cegrol, welcome home. You must be exhausted. Let me get your cloak. You just go up to your den. I’ll have Trystan bring you your evening meal.” “Thank you, Kadi,” Lord Cegrol replied. “I would appreciate that. First, though, we need to help Faru get settled.” “Don’t you worry at all about that. I’ll take care of everything.” Lord Cegrol nodded and slowly plodded up another wide staircase. The motherly woman turned to Faru. “And you are?” “My name is Faru, ma’am,” the young slave girl replied, trying not to fidget with her long curly hair. “Lord Cegrol told me your name. What I want to know is, why are you here?” Faru shivered, not just from the draft that flickered the candles in their sconces, but also from the internal cold. “Ma’am, a glass ago, I was preparing my mistress’s evening meal as I have done since I was old enough to help my mother. The queen came and brought me to a parlor where King Cyning and Lord Cegrol and Lady Cwen sat. King Cyning walked off with Lady Cwen, and my mistress showed Lord Cegrol and me to the door where the carriage was waiting. Lord Cegrol brought me here. I do not have anything with me. I am at your disposal.” “You are right about that,” the woman said. “I am Kadi, the housekeeper. Anything that happens in this house, I direct. That includes you.” Kadi paused, sizing up the new servant before she continued. “What besides serving meals are you good at?” This was territory that Faru understood. “I clean rooms. I’ve done some cooking, but more so, just helping the cook prepare food. I’ve taken care of little ones so others can do their work, and I’ve been taught to weave.” “I see,” Kadi stated, pursing her lips. “You won’t have much opportunity to take care of children in this household unless it is servants’ children.” She stood, looking Faru up and down before she continued. “I suppose for tonight, you can just get settled in. Tomorrow is early enough to start. Follow me.”

  Kandi
Author Kandi J. Wyatt 
Kandi J Wyatt is a wife, mother of five, teacher, artist, and author. In her free time, she enjoys writing fantasy stories and Christmas programs, and drawing with graphite and colored pencils. Portraits are her specialty. Kandi also enjoys photography, thanks to her photographer husband who has let her join his journey as both his model and apprentice, and she occasionally serves as his assistant when he needs a “light stand with feet.”  

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Friday, October 23, 2015

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