Literary Book Gifts

Great news book lovers! Did you know that you can wear some of your favorite books? Literary Book Gifts offers a wide range of shirts featuring some favorite works of literature. They have shirts, sweatshirts, and tank tops. Additionally, they have  some great tote bags, so you can show off your favorite book while carrying more books inside! I had a hard time picking my favorites out of all of the selections, but finally narrowed it down and have included some pictures in this post- but trust me, there is a lot more to choose from. There are options in both Men's and Women's styles. Personally, I am a big fan of the sweatshirts, because who doesn't need more sweatshirts? I also really like the cut and style of the tank tops, perfect for exercising or a casual outfit. And you can never go wrong with a t-shirt featuring the work of one of your favorite authors. All in all- there is something for everyone!

Now for the really exciting news- Once you've found the item(s) you can't live without, enter the promo code Armageddon at checkout and get 20% off! This code is good for anything in the store, no minimum, and can be used unlimited times!

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Happy Reading (and Wearing!)

 -Melly

Promo for "Sophomore Year is Greek to Me" by Meredith Zeitlin

*Stay tuned, review and interview to come closer to the release date*

Meet Zona Lowell. She’s fifteen. She lives in New York City.
And just like that... her life is being turned upside-down.

 What would YOU do?

High school sophomore Zona Lowell has lived in NYC her whole life, happily hanging out with her two best friends and planning to follow in the footsteps of her renowned-journalist father, David. But when he announces they’re moving to Athens for the remainder of the school year so he can work on an important new story, she’s devastated— he must have an ulterior motive. See, when Zona’s mother married an American, her huge Greek family cut off contact. But Zona never knew her mom, and now she’s supposed to uproot her entire life and meet possibly hostile relatives on their turf? Thanks... but no thanks.

Author Meredith Zeitlin is ecstatic to announce the upcoming release of her second young adult novel, SOPHOMORE YEAR IS GREEK TO ME, a follow-up to 2012’s Freshman Year and Other Unnatural Disasters. Coming April 2015 and published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons, SOPHOMORE YEAR follows a girl on an adventure she doesn’t want to take... that ends up changing her life in ways she never imagined. You can watch the glorious book trailer for SOPHOMORE YEAR IS GREEK TO ME here: https://vimeo.com/118188167.

There’s also a shiny new website with oodles of info: www.mzwrites.com.

SOPHOMORE YEAR IS GREEK TO ME

Coming April 2014 from G.P. Putnam’s Sons

SOPHOMORE YEAR Links:

Book Website: http://www.mzwrites.com/

Book Trailer: https://vimeo.com/118188167

Amazon Listing: http://mzwrit.es/1789mlj

Barnes and Noble Listing: http://mzwrit.es/1BpHB0J

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

Twitter: @zeitlingeist

Book Promo: "unFocused" by Roselyn Jewell

This is a YA dystopian fiction novel, set in a society where much of the world's population was wiped out by a pandemic. There are also a very high % of people in this society that have what is called The Roving, which is essentially ADHD.  In an effort to focus people's attention and repopulate the world, the heads of all countries got together and developed one government run society. The government controls everything, from the food you eat to the clothes you wear, even who you can date and then who you are expected to marry. At the age of 17, you can select your top 5 choices for a career path and who you'd like to be paired with. Then there's a big ceremony where it is announced who is paired together and what careers everyone is given, in addition to where they'll live. You must take the choices assigned to you and after 5 years you can request a change. However, the government would still need to approve the change, which rarely happens. The first year you spend living in quarters with other 17 year olds from other areas. There is a living quarter for guys and another for girls. You're strongly encouraged to go on dates with the member of the opposite sex that you're paired with, then at the end of that first year you're strongly encouraged to marry them and begin having kids.
You have a government assigned career path, which you work at 40 hours per week. Beyond that, you can take on extra jobs for what's called luxury dollars, redeemable for non-healthy foods and non-nation issued clothing, etc. The government feels like this is the perfect society because no one should ever want for anything. This book primarily focuses on a 17 year old girl, Hillary, who is not happy with her romantic pairing assignment or her career assignment. She has to move away from her family and the only friends she's ever known and during her first year in the living quarters, she goes through a series of events where she starts to learn who she really is, which is different from what society considers proper or “normal.” Her and the friends she develops start to question whether this society is really as perfect as they're led to believe. There's a mystery that goes on as well and will span at least 2 books before reaching its final conclusion.

LGBT issues are very prominent in this book. In this new society, gay relationships are not legal, nor are they exactly illegal. They're basically treated as if they don't exist. Of course they do, but people in that situation don't know what to do and are often extremely fearful of anyone finding out. This is one of the main struggles the main character faces.

The mystery element is that someone is making illegal videos and selling them on the black market. The black market is not supposed to exist in this society either, so the characters are surprised to realize that it does exist and that even in a so called perfect society, there is still crime and a black market. Hillary, the main character ends up having her career assignment be in law enforcement, so she finds herself in a unique position to try to solve the mystery and earn the respect of her boss, who doesn’t believe in her.
Book excerpt:
A blank screen on my tablet now glares back at me, my own face reflected on the black screen in the bright overhead light of my small, beige bedroom. I look into the scared blue eyes of a girl who’s been keeping a secret for several years now. A secret desire that—while it can’t exactly get me into trouble, per se — it can never, never, be fulfilled. But now the secret is wiped away. I have a clean, blank page to fill with new musings, new yearnings, and wishes—attainable ones—and I have a chance to start over, build a new me, sans secret desires. The Sorting is now less than two days away. I’m leaving all that kid stuff behind me.
Buy links:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U9R76QK
B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1121345318?ean=2940151430012
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Roselyn_Jewell_unFocused?id=zwTvBgAAQBAJ&hl=en
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/524757
If purchasing via Smashwords, you can use code HR72V to receive a 50% discount :)

About Roselyn Jewell:
Roselyn Jewell is an author, a wife, a mother, a friend, a sister, a daughter, and so much more! She's always loved reading and found herself wanting to continue the stories she loved so much, which is how she started writing. Now she's finally reached her dream of being published. She has 8 novels and 2 boxed sets on the market. Most are romance but there is also a mystery, a thriller, and a YA series she just started. She can be emailed at roselyn@roselynjewell.com or found on social media with username jewellromance.

Fractured Dream - 99 cent Promo

Fractured Dream (The Dreamer Saga, Book 1) by K.M. Randall

Genre: Fantasy, Fairytale

Published: June 21, 2014 by Booktrope Publishing

Blurb Have you ever wondered where fairytales go once they’re created? It’s been eight years since Story Sparks last had a dream. Now they’re back, tormenting her as nightmares she can’t remember upon waking. The black waters of Lake Sandeen, where her Uncle Peter disappeared decades before, may hold the secret to Story’s hidden memories, or a truth she’d rather not know. On a bright summer afternoon, Story and her two best friends, Elliott and Adam, take a hike to the lake, where they dive into the cool water and never reemerge. What they find is beyond anything they’ve ever imagined could be possible, a world where dangers lurk in the form of Big Bad Wolves, living Nightmares and meddlesome witches and gods. Now Story must remember who she really is and somehow stop two worlds from ultimate annihilation, all while trying not to be too distracted by the inexplicable pull she feels toward a certain dark-eyed traveler who seems to have secrets of his own. The fates of the worlds are counting on her.

On Sale for 99 cents through November 5th!

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About the Author As a girl, K.M. always wished she’d suddenly come into magical powers or cross over into a Faerie circle. Although that has yet to happen, she instead lives vicariously through the characters she creates in writing fantasy and delving into the paranormal. When K.M. is not busy writing her next novel, she is the editor-in-chief of a blog covering the media industry, as well as an editor with Booktrope Publishing. She has a master’s degree in journalism from Syracuse University and a bachelor’s degree in English-Lit from Nazareth College of Rochester. K.M. lives in Upstate New York’s Finger Lakes region with her husband and her extremely energetic little boy. Fractured Dream is her first novel. Twitter- Twitter.com/km_randall Facebook- Facebook.com/authorkmrandall Website- Kmrandallauthor.com

Promo: "Better When He’s Bad (Welcome to the Point #1)" by Jay Crownover

So you’ve met Rule, Jet, Rome, and soon Nash! But there’s a new boy in town, along with a new series, by Jay Crownover. Better When He’s Bad (Welcome to the Point #1) is a new adult novel scheduled for publication on June 17, 2014, by William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishing. This is how Jay describes her new novel/series:

“It’s dark and dangerous and set in a fictitious underworld/bad part of town. The men in all of the books are way more along the line of being anti-heros than true leading men. I guess the easiest way to sum them up is by saying the books are all about the choices these characters have to make and the outcomes and results of those decisions. Bax’s book is all about having to make the hard choices and what becomes of him and his lady in doing so. They are super fun, very atmospheric and I think really what writing a bad boy should be like if you’re going to do it :)”

Look in the back of Nash’s book to find the first chapter of “Better When He’s Bad.”

Synopsis Welcome to the Point There’s a difference between a bad boy and a boy who’s bad . . . meet Shane Baxter. Sexy, dark, and dangerous, Bax isn’t just from the wrong side of the tracks, he is the wrong side of the tracks. A criminal, a thug, and a brawler, he’s the master of bad choices, until one such choice landed him in prison for five years. Now Bax is out and looking for answers, and he doesn’t care what he has to do or who he has to hurt to get them. But there’s a new player in the game, and she’s much too innocent, much too soft…and standing directly in his way. Dovie Pryce knows all about living a hard life and the tough choices that come with it. She’s always tried to be good, tried to help others, and tried not to let the darkness pull her down. But the streets are fighting back, things have gone from bad to worse, and the only person who can help her is the scariest, sexiest, most complicated ex-con The Point has ever produced. Bax terrifies her, but it doesn’t take Dovie long to realize that some boys are just better when they’re bad.  

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About the Author I’m supposed to share interesting details about myself so that my readers get to know me so here we go in no particular order: I’m an natural redhead even though I haven’t seen my real hair color in years, I’m a big fan of tattoos and have a half sleeve on either arm and various other pieces all over the place, I’ve been in the bar industry since I was in college and it has always offered interesting insight into how men and women interact with each other, I have 3 dogs that are all crazy, I live in Colorado and love the snow, I love music and in all reality wish I could be a rock star not a writer or a bartender but I have zero talent so there is that. I love to write, love to read and all I’m interested in is a good story with interesting characters that make the reader feel something.

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Promo for Beautiful Dreams by Alicia Rae

Event Organized by:  Literati Author Services, Inc.

“My four-wheelers and car were finally delivered?” I asked, unable to contain the enthusiasm in my voice.

“Yep.” He smiled. “And I’m not sure how much longer I can hold off Jason and Damon, so you better get up.” He chuckled.

I bent forward and gave him a smacking kiss on his lips, and then I turned to jump off the bed. At my dresser, I threw on the first clean shirt and pair of jeans that I found in my drawers while feeling extremely thankful that I’d stopped drinking last night. Otherwise, I would have a massive hangover. I tied up my hair in a sloppy bun as I spun around to face Kyle.

“Ready.” I grinned.

Kyle shook his head from side to side in amazement. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen you move so fast.”

I picked up a throw pillow from the floor in front of the bed and chucked it at him. “Ass!” I said jokingly.

His eyebrows perked in a mixture of shock and amusement. “Did you just call me an ass?” he asked in bewilderment.

I nodded, feeling lively this morning. “Yep.” I smirked before spinning on my heels to face the door, and then I looked at him over my shoulder. “And there ain’t nothing you can do about it.” I winked and took a step toward the door.

Kyle leaped off the bed in the blink of an eye. He caught me just as my hand reached to open the door handle. I squealed loudly as he threw me over his shoulder, spun around, and strode back toward the bed. He lightly tossed me onto the mattress. I bounced softly, and he crawled on top, prowling over me with sexy dark eyes heated with challenge. My body hummed with desire for him.

“Oh, beautiful girl,” he chided, making a hoarse low tsking sound from his throat. “You know how much I love a good challenge.”

I rocked my hips up into him, and he emitted a deep moan from his throat as he grabbed my waist. Seconds later, a loud bang sounded on our door.

“Let’s go, Lily!” Jason yelled. “You can do that shit after we ride!” he teased, laughing.

“Damn,” I huffed. I knew we couldn’t make love with company close by anyway, but the thought was temping. Having family stay in our home definitely had its cons.

Kyle chuckled while bending forward to kiss me. “Until later.” He grinned.

Top Ten Pieces of Advice for Aspiring Authors

1. Take a chance, and follow your dreams.
2. The hardest part is to start. Grab a notebook or laptop and start an outline or jot down storyline ideas.
3. Open up your mind and let your characters speak to you.
4. Join a writers group for support.
5. Let a close friend read your work. Words of affirmation can work wonders.
6. When you feel like you’ve reached a dead-end, take a break and come back to it when you are ready with a clear mind.
7. When you feel like quitting, push through your fears and hesitations.
8. Block out all the negative and focus on the positive parts of writing.
9. Read your work again and again until you feel it’s perfect.
10. Research all of your resources and find out what works best for you. Who you work with is very important.
11. When you finally make it to the end of the road, do a happy dance 

Top Five Things I Love About my Characters…

1. Their immediate attraction to one another because it’s my favorite type of books to read. When I started The Beautiful Series, Kyle and Lily naturally came to me that way.
2. Kyle and Lily’s balance of chemistry and friendship. As in any relationship, I think it’s essential to have both. During proof reading, I always find myself blushing one minute and laughing out loud at their playfulness the next. My husband just gives me this funny look. It’s great.
3. Kyle and Lily’s support for each other. I hope to inspire others that no matter how rough life is at times, you can lean on your partner in a time of need. Relationships are a give and take.
4. The emotional growth between Kyle and Lily has greater depth than I originally planned for this novel. It’s a love story, yet so much more. I can’t wait to write the rest of their journey.
5. Family dynamics are such a huge role in our lives, and I look forward to expanding on Kyle and Lily’s families in the future.  ;) 
   
   

   ~Synopsis ~

   Kyle has mended Lily’s broken heart, and as they have fallen in love, all she dreams of is finally having her happily ever after.

   But as time goes on, Lily can no longer ignore the desire to know more about Kyle's past. When she learns more, she will discover if she can heal Kyle’s heartache as he has done for her.

   Will his secrets break them apart? Or will their love be enough to strengthen their bonds?

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   My Beautiful (Beautiful #2) Purchase Links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble

   Beautiful Chances (Beautiful #1) Purchase Links:  Amazon | Barnes & Noble

   
   
   

   ~About the Author ~

   Alicia Rae is a Contemporary Romance Author who lives in Dekalb, Illinois, with her husband and three beautiful boys. Alicia has a passion for reading all types of romance, writing to bring a story to life, and photography.

   Thank you to my dear sister, Kels, who showed me a few years ago how much I truly missed reading. And to my loving husband, for not throwing away my Nook, and planting the seed of writing into my mind. I am forever grateful. Xo

   Readers, words cannot thank you enough for supporting me along this incredible journey. I hope you enjoy my novels as much as I do writing them. I thank each and every one of you.

   Believe in yourself and follow your dreams...

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   -Melly