Review: The Glowers by Get Childish - Glow In The Dark Stars

I received these glow in the dark stars for free to review.

Product Description:

• THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ANY KID: Impress your kids and loved ones with this beautiful high quality gift set of 100 amazing glow in the dark figures. With 50 (3.8cm) stars, 35 (8.5cm) stars, 5 (8cm) moons, 5 (6.8cm) planets, & 5 (7cm) rocket ships you have everything you need to decorate your bedroom and turn it into a beautiful starry night
• STRONG & LONG LASTING GLOW GUARANTEED: The thing that makes The Glowers better, different & more effective than regular cheap plastic stars is that ours are printed. we cover the glow powder on the surface with clear high quality plastic which helps the stars absorb the light much more effectively & faster & in return makes them glow stronger & for longer periods of time than others.
• NO NEED FOR ANNOYING STICKY PUTTY: Using sticky putty can sometimes become annoying, especially when you run out of it and want to change your stars to different places. Unlike others the glowers by get Childish are made with high quality glue which makes it extremely easy to remove the stars when ever you feel like changing them to different places with out worrying about sticky putty.
• DON'T WORRY ABOUT STARS FALLING OFF ANYMORE: Decorate your room ceiling, walls, door, TV, drawer, computer and more without worrying about them falling off and lying in your face or floor. With its high quality glue and light weight design you can be 100% sure that your stars will stay in place forever (ONLY ON FLAT SURFACES).
• 100% MONEY BACK LIFETIME WARRANTY: You really have nothing to lose, we are very confident that you will be very happy with your new Glowers that we offer a lifetime warranty. If for some reason you are not happy with your new Glowers just contact us here on Amazon.com and we will send you every single penny of your purchase no questions asked. GIVE IT A TRY, its very easy just CLICK THE ADD TO CART BUTTON and get ready to enjoy an amazing starry night experience. EXCLUSIVELY ON AMAZON

My Thoughts:

This glow in the dark set comes with 100 stickers. I thought I would use them all but I only ended up using about half in my room because I realized 100 is a lot so I am saving the rest for later. I was happy with how easy the back paper was to peel and the glue seems pretty strong. I have only had them up a couple days so I'll have to see how long they last. The only thing I feel that was missing from this set is some tiny stars and maybe even a couple shooting stars. Another thing I was a little sad about was that I couldn't use them on my ceiling because it isn't flat. Other than that I am very happy with these glow in the dark stars and I give them 4.5 stars.

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Book Blast: Welcome, Reluctant Stranger (Between Two Worlds Book 3) by Evy Journey

Welcome, Reluctant Stranger (Between Two Worlds Book 3) 

by Evy Journey

Book Description:
Leilani's mother has never set foot in her school until the day she whisks her children out of their Pacific Island country, without their father and without explanation. Eighteen years later, Leilani just wants to leave the past behind, move forward.

She has settled peacefully in California and like her long-lost father, she heals people. But her tranquil existence is disturbed one evening.

A computer nerd and culinary whiz with a biting sense of humor, Justin is brokenhearted from the loss of his girlfriend who has left him after seven years. All he wants is to drown his sorrows. But he finds more trouble than he's looking for when thugs assault him.

On her way home from work, Leilani sees the assault. An ace with a gun, she rescues him.

Weeks later, they meet again and find themselves attracted to each other. Fearing Justin is on the rebound, or has a rescuer complex, Leilani doesn't want to get involved.

But Leilani cannot deny her feelings. As they begin to fall in love, her past comes back to haunt her.

A friend of her father arrives with news which forces her mother to reveal a shocking, shameful secret--the truth about the role Leilani's father played in a deadly political web.

Can Leilani deal with the truth? But hero or villain, he is her father and only she and Justin can rescue him from the island she'd left long ago.

At the core of this women's fiction is an Asian woman-white man interracial romance spun with international political intrigue and a young woman's acceptance of her past. Welcome Reluctant Stranger is Book 3 in a family saga. In three tales of loss, love, second chances, and finding one's way, three strong women cope with issues contemporary women face.

Only $.99 on Amazon

About the author:
SPR Independent Woman Authors 2015 bronze awardee Evy Journey has always been fascinated with words and seduced by beautiful prose. She loves Jane Austen and invokes her spirit every time she spins tales of love, loss, and finding one's way--stories she interweaves with mystery or intrigue and sets in various locales.

She's lived and traveled in many places, from Asia to Europe. Often she's ended up in Paris, though--her favorite place in the world. She's become something of an observer-wanderer. A flâneuse, as the French would say.

The mind is what fascinates her most. So, armed with a Ph.D., she chose to work in mental health, researching and developing programs. And writing like an academic. Not a good thing if you want to sound like a normal person. So, she's written fiction (happy fiction) as an antidote.

Book Spotlight with Giveaway: The Florentine Deception by Carey Nachenberg

The Florentine Deception by Carey Nachenberg

Category: Adult fiction (18+), 336 pages
Genre: Mystery, Techno-thriller, Amateur Sleuth
Publisher: Open Road
Release date: Sept 1, 2015

Book Description:

A seemingly mundane computer clean-up leads to an electrifying quest for an enigmatic—and deadly—treasure in this gripping techno-thriller.

After selling his dorm-room startup for millions and effectively retiring at the age of twenty-five, Alex Fife is eager for a new challenge. When he agrees to clean up an old PC as a favor, he never expects to find the adventure of a lifetime waiting for him inside the machine. But as he rummages through old emails, Alex stumbles upon a startling discovery: The previous owner, a shady antiques smuggler, had been trying to unload a mysterious object known as the Florentine on the black market. And with the dealer’s untimely passing, the Florentine is now unaccounted for and ripe for the taking. Alex dives headfirst into a hunt for the priceless object.

​What starts out as a seemingly innocuous pursuit quickly devolves into a nightmare when Alex discovers the true technological nature of the Florentine. Not just a lost treasure, it’s something far more insidious: a weapon that could bring the developed world to its knees. Alex races through subterranean grottos, freezing morgues, and hidden cellars in the dark underbelly of Los Angeles, desperate to find the Florentine before it falls into the wrong hands. Because if nefarious forces find it first, there’ll be nothing Alex—or anyone else—can do to prevent a catastrophic attack.

The author is donating all of his proceeds from sales of The Florentine Deception to charities to help underprivileged and low-income students.

1,620 books sold,  $8,173.00 donated as of December 31st (with $182 pending)!

Let's help him reach his goal of selling 2,000 books and donating $10,000!
Visit http://florentinedeception.weebly.com/charities.html to see the list of charities.

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Author's Bio:

Carey Nachenberg is Symantec Corporation's Chief Engineer and is considered one of the inventors of Norton AntiVirus. As Chief Engineer, Carey drives the technical strategy for all of Symantec's core security technologies and security content. He has led the design and development of Symantec's core antivirus, intrusion prevention and reputation-based security technologies; his work in these areas have garnered over eighty-five United States patents.

In addition to his work in the cyber-security field, Carey has also recently published his first novel, a cyber-security thriller entitled “The Florentine Deception,” and is donating all proceeds from sales of the novel to charities supporting underserved students and veterans. Carey holds BS and MS degrees in Computer Science and Engineering from University of California at Los Angeles, where he continues to serve as Adjunct Professor of Computer Science.

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Guest Post: The Black Sheep Shadow by Ashley Terrell

The Black Sheep Shadow

by Ashley Terrell

Non Fiction / Self-Help / Memoir

Date Published: April 19, 2016

Book Description:

The city lights blind your amazement. The sound of the traffic challenges you to be alive. Families ask bystanders to make magic and capture the moment with photographs. Newly engaged couples seal their union by kissing under shooting stars while loving by crossing their hearts.

But if your heart was under arrest, wouldn't you want to embrace something to feel like others?

Go insider the world of one courageous sheep as she discovers that her heart was under attack by darkness. As she travels on a spiritual journey to understanding her purpose, overcoming the undertones of low confidence, self-acceptance, and the importance of inspiration, she rose against the odds with forgiveness and strengthening her faith.

You Are Me Poem

Your past does not define your future.

In the dark, we do not have shadows.

In the light, we do.

Even me.

Even you.

Even sheep.

It is time out for hiding the scars and pain.

It is time out for disguising when we need help.

It is time to stand up and embrace yourself.

Regardless of violence.

Regardless of opinions.

Regardless of loneliness.

Regardless of beauty.

You are who you are.

Your future is what you want it to be.

You have a shadow. You have an identity.

Even black sheep have shadows.

God’s sheep are only black because society locks us in a room with the light off.

What’s going to make you determined

to turn the light on?

 Here is my story.

The Inspiration Behind The Black Sheep Shadow

By Ashley Terrell, Author of The Black Sheep Shadow

            The ideal meaning of inspiration can have many definitions. Whether it is a pin for Pinterest or a post for Instagram, we try to relate it to our lives. But does it relate to our reality or our persuasive potential?

            As the media crowd airwaves with the potent details of current events, correctional surgery and fashion sales, the potential of who “we could” be is being unsympathetically sold to millions. Many assume no one bright originates from dark places as the “2’s” and “3’s” are primped by hair and makeup to soak in the glam of [potentially] being the season’s newest star. Meanwhile, women [living in reality] are battling with depression, life’s decisions and insecurities - silently.           

            I wanted my writing to be purposeful. I wanted to break barriers. I wanted to influence awareness, prevention and testimony. I wanted to impact the younger generation and empower older generations.  I wanted to write material readers of all ages were able to gain strength, explore their courage, empower their inner soldier and share their testimony. We endure many battles regarding our full dynamic. Consequently, our willingness to reach happiness is paused.  I envisioned readers using The Black Sheep Shadow to cultivate a platform to heighten awareness, support, encourage and motivate.

            My inspiration behind The Black Sheep Shadow stemmed from determination to endure trenches, valleys and storms to define my purpose. Every stumble and road block made me stronger. My strength inspired me to express my [compressed] emotions. Infused with ambition and my outspoken nature, I was inspired to write my story in light of overcoming and wanting to bring awareness to millions of people that have been silenced by life’s negativity.

The hardships and pain infused in The Black Sheep Shadow were a humble sacrifice to aspire others to conquer their uncertainties and claim their happiness.    To feel alive everyday, you must be able to feel as it is a part of the process. Wouldn’t get be great to know you can feel everything without your heart under arrest?         

   

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Publisher: www.aterrellenterprises.com

About the author:

 Ashley Terrell is the founder of Stella Bistro Foods and Black Sheep Inc. Terrell is the host and co-director of Cooking with Stella (2016).  She resides on the East Coast where she enjoys blissful sunsets and sounds of ocean waves.

Contact Links

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Cover Reveal: Gilt by Geneva Lee

Gilt: By Invitation Only
(Gilt Series, #1)
Geneva Lee
Publication date: May 17th 2016
Genres: YA Contemporary

In a world with too much money and not enough rules, anything goes. Welcome to Belle Mère, the most exclusive zip code outside the Las Vegas Strip. It’s every sinner’s fantasy and every good parent’s worst nightmare.
Emma Southerly doesn’t belong at Belle Mère Prep despite her new stepfather’s money. Not after she shunned her invite to the popular table, and especially not after what happened last summer. So when her best friend begs her to crash an invite-only, end of the year party, she should say no with a capitol H-E-L-L.
It’s just a party. What could go wrong?
Getting kicked out to start. Running into the man who destroyed your family.
Everything.
Until she meets Jamie, who’s also hiding from the in-crowd. After spending the nightwith the cute stranger, Emma barely makes it home before news hits Belle Mère’s brunch tables. A body’s been found on the West estate, and Jamie is the number one suspect. But he couldn’t have done it…right?
Emma isn’t sure she can trust him or the rest of Belle Mère. After all, no one is safe when everyone is a liar.

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Author Bio:
Geneva Lee is the New York Times, USA Today, and internationally bestselling author of The Royals Saga. When she isn't writing, you'll find her traveling, buying unnecessary shoes, or drinking champagne. Her debut novel Crewel, written as Gennifer Albin, was a YALSA Teens Top 10 read and a BEA buzz pick. She lives in Kansas City with her family.

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Book Blast with Giveaway: Aqua by Katherine Armstrong Walters

Aqua by Katherine Armstrong Walters

Eighteen-year-old Marin has few clues about where she came from, outside of a recurring nightmare of a horrific boating accident. Determined to prove to the world and to herself that she can overcome her water phobia and lead a normal life, she enrolls in a summer internship at a marine research facility in California.

When a cataclysmic accident suddenly brings her drowning nightmares into reality, she learns a secret about herself that begins to unlock the mystery lurking in her hidden memories. What she discovers could be the key to her past, but opening that door forces her to choose between two worlds and two hearts, and starts a chain of events that could destroy everything and everyone she loves.

Praise for Aqua:

“This book grabbed me right away and never let me go! The characters were fresh and believable and immediately took you into their world. Not sure who the intended audience would be but I am 68 and enjoyed it immensely but my 16 year old granddaughter would love it too! Kathy Walters allows us to enter into the world of her imagination and escape our own for a while. I am looking forward to more from her!”
~Gerri Stephy

“Heart-stopping adventure and swoon-worthy romance that will take your breath away.”
~Heather Hepler, author of Frosted Kisses and The Cupcake Queen.

Excerpt:
If she walked away, she would always know she had a limit. If she gave her fears that kind of power, would she one day be so ruled by them that she couldn’t take a bath again? Drink a glass of water? She had heard about hydrophobics that would go hysterical even if someone sprayed them with mist. She didn’t want to spend the rest of her life like that. The wind whipped her hair around her face, blinding her for a moment. She absently gathered it up and tied it in a knot above her head, sighing.



Author Katherine Armstrong Walters
Katherine Armstrong Walters has been making up stories since she was old enough to talk. She was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, but moved to Texas where she and her husband, Kelly, have enjoyed living in the country and raising their five fabulous sons, two cats, one snake and a small herd of chickens. When she’s not writing she loves sketching, editing, painting, reading, being outdoors, remodeling, and travelling with her family. Her favorite hobbies include boating and Star Wars.

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Book Blitz with Giveaway: The Dream Protocol: Descent Adara Flynn Quick

The Dream Protocol: Descent
Adara Flynn Quick
Publication date: May 18th 2016
Genres: Dystopia, Young Adult

WHATEVER YOU DO, DON’T GET OLD. In fiery young Deirdre Callaghan’s home of Skellig City, no one has dreamt their own dream in over a thousand years. Dreams are produced by the Dream Makers and sold by the Ministry, the tyrannical rulers of the city. In Skellig City, years of life are awarded equally and the ruined are cast away beneath the city on their 35th birthday.
Unbeknownst to the Ministry, Deirdre’s handsome friend Flynn Brennan is afflicted with a terrible disease – a disease that accelerates the aging process. Knowing his fate if the Ministry should ever discover his illness, Flynn has lived his whole life hiding from their watchful eyes. When Flynn’s secret is finally discovered, Deirdre is determined to free him from the Ministry’s grasp. But to save him, she will have to reveal herself to a shadowy enemy…one that none of them even knew existed.

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EXCERPT:

Deirdre was falling from a great height. The air was cold and her hair blew up around her like a golden veil. Ice crystals collected in her curls and they turned rigid as she fell. And then she crashed headlong into a body of ice-cold water. The freezing temperature bit into her skin like a thousand pinpricks, and her eyes flew wide open. Above her was the light of the surface, but a powerful current was sucking her down, down, down into the dark. She flailed against the downward pull, kicking with her legs and reaching with her arms. She knew that the single breath of air in her lungs wouldn’t last much longer. At the last moment, just as she felt that she might open her mouth and drink down the dark water, the riptide from below released her. She kicked for the light, but soon the true horror of the ‘Mare became clear. The surface was sealed away with a thick layer of ice and frost. There would be no air for her lungs in this underwater prison. She beat her fists against the ice to no avail; the dark water wouldn’t let go. She was drowning with the surface just out of reach.

She tried to scream a curse at the Minister, but in this ‘Mare there was only silence. No sounds at all. She sucked down the freezing water and choked, over and over. Mercifully, she passed out. In that brief moment of unconsciousness, a hundred images flickered through her mind, each one like a photograph taken with a magnesium flash bulb. Images of Roenin, Flynn, and the red oak tree kept appearing. In the back of her mind her own voice formed a question: how does Roenin know about the Dream Protocol?
On the surface of the frost, something new came into the dream, something that the ‘Mare Makers would never have sequenced. The ice started to hiss and steam. A pattern wrote itself into the ice block; the five-circle symbol of the Makers. It burst into flame, melting the ice and cold all around the Maker’s daughter. Deirdre felt her body rising out of the water. In dream, she came Awake.


Author Bio:
Irish-American author, Adara Flynn Quick, is the writer of The Dream Protocol series. Early in her career, Adara was fascinated by dreams, the unconscious, and the healing stories of many cultures. As a contemporary author, she writes young adult literature that brings ancient myths and legends into futuristic worlds. She is an accomplished visual artist and uses her background as a psychotherapist to inspire the finest and darkest moments of her characters.

Driven to distraction by her computer, Adara writes all of her stories longhand. Pen and paper are two of her favorite things. The author tortures her husband with a passion for downtempo electronica and too many pillows. She is a firm beleiver that there are never enough pillows.

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Book Excerpt: Interviewed by God - A Journey to Freedom by Beth Banning

Title:
Interviewed by God - A Journey to Freedom

Author: Beth Banning

Book Genre: Spirituality

Publisher:
PuddleDancer Press

Release Date:
September 1, 2014

Buy Link(s):
http://www.amazon.com/Interviewed-God-A-Journey-Freedom/dp/1934336955/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407176748&sr=8-1&keywords=interviewed+by+god

Book Description:

Interviewed by
God is an account of Beth Banning’s
journey of spiritual awakening—her conscious connection with God
and the lessons she’s learned along the way. From a very young age,
Banning experienced phenomena that could only be called
extraordinary: she’s received messages from spirit animals, feltkundalini energy
awaken in her, and experienced dimensional shifts in her awareness
that have allowed her to witness what only a few have seen. She was
visited by totem animals, took ritualistic baths, and visited shamans
and healers; she experienced ecstatic states and received messages;
her ego mind began to battle against her higher mind. As she
experienced her spiritual journey, a small voice within guided her.
With doubt as her constant companion she continued to follow her
inner promptings, which led her to higher levels of truth about her
connection to herself and the world and reality as we know it.
Written in a format in which the author is “interviewed by God,”
the book is meant to be a mirror for the reader to reflect their own
experiences back to them, and a gentle guide for those who are at the
precipice of an extraordinary adventure and are either scared to jump
or who hunger for answers and understanding.

Excerpt:

Interviewed by God

Chapter 2, What is REALLY Real?

Pg. 11

God: Are you ready to get going?

Beth: I'm not sure why I'm writing about any of this. Who's

going to care?

God: There are many people who are having experiences

similar to yours and they're embarrassed or think it's all their

imagination and are not allowing these experiences to blossom. There

are others who are right at the precipice of these extraordinary,

life-changing experiences, but they are pushing them away. These

people need to know they're not alone and what they're experiencing

is actually more real than what they thought was true.

Beth: They need to know that there is more to life than

they are told about, is that it? They need to know that the world is

much richer and more wonderful than they ever imagined.

God: Yes, it's time for people to know just how much more

there is to life. You've already begun the process of transformation,

and your experiences can help to guide them. I've heard you say you

have had many unusual experiences. What do you mean by this?

Beth: Over the last four years, many things have happened

to me that are outside the realm of ordinary human life. They come in

different forms. I may feel them, hear them, or see them, but they

are nothing like my previous day-to-day existence. Research has

showed me that these types of experiences are not completely

uncommon. On one hand, knowing that others have had similar

experiences helped me at times when I thought I was going crazy. On

the other hand, I mostly found that saints, eccentric geniuses or

gurus in India were the ones having these experiences. There were

only a few stories involving ordinary people like me.

God: So what has changed in your life over the last few

years?

Beth: In short, I have gone from wanting to know

everything, understand everything and control everything in my life,

to a place of peacefulness and acceptance to a degree that I've never

known. I don't mind now when plans change, or someone else thinks

they have a better idea about how to do things. And I don't have to

agree with or understand exactly what someone is talking about in

order to hear what they're saying and be able to empathize with them.

My whole being has shifted. As I continue to have these unique

experiences, they change me and how I perceive the world in

incredible ways. I've gone from an almost compulsive need to "know"

everything to an acceptance of just what's going on in the moment,

and a sense of calm trusting about the future.

Author Bio:

Beth Banning is a best-selling author,
inspirational speaker, and spiritual catalyst who lives in California
with her husband, their cat, and their six pound poodle. She was born
in New York City and from a very young age could sense the feelings
of people around her, felt kundalini energy running through her body,
and experienced other unusual events that she didn't understand. The
well-meaning adults in her life told her she was depressed and that
these experiences were just her imagination. Growing up in this cloud
of ignorance and disbelief, these gifts were buried and unable to
flourish and so she was left confused and lonely.

As a young adult she recognized the
same sense of confusion and loneliness in others and became
passionate about helping people better understand themselves and
those around them. Later in life she took this passion into her work
with her husband Neill and co-founded Focused Attention, Inc. She has
written numerous books, co-created the Pathway to Personal Freedom,
and the Art of Conscious Connection Seminar Series.

After many years of integrating this
consciousness shifting work into her own life and teaching it to
others, she experienced a profound reconnection with God that turned
her life upside down. This radically changed the way she perceives
the world and functions in it. Beth now lives her life guided by her
inner source of divine wisdom. She is committed to helping others
discover this for themselves and fully experience the essence of who
they truly are.

Author Links - 

Website: www.BethBanning.com

Blog: http://bethbanning.com/blog/

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https://www.facebook.com/BethBanning

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https://twitter.com/BethBanning

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Linkedin:
www.linkedin.com/in/BethBanning

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Book Blast with Giveaway: Novus by Crystal Marcos

Novus by Crystal Marcos

Ideal for Hunger Games and Divergent fans, Crystal Marcos delivers Novus, a riveting novel set in a dystopian future of action-adventure, suspense, and romance. Intriguing characters and a gripping storyline keep the reader turning page after page.

Being a teenager is hard enough. And what if your life's path is pre

determined? On top of that, you aren't even Human?

Cayden was given life as a Cresecren. He expected to live out his days with the dysfunctional Human family he was assigned to serve. One fateful night, however, landed him in Gavaron, the home of maimed, elderly, or defiant Cresecren.

Beyond its borders is the Den, an area much more dangerous than he ever imagined. Now seventeen, Cayden unwittingly becomes involved in a conspiracy and is one of a handful of survivors fleeing a deadly attack. They set off on a perilous journey in search of refuge and the truth. Along the way, Cayden begins to comprehend the difference between fully living and merely surviving, while trying to balance his emotions and a forbidden love.

Awards:

~"Official Selection" Winner in the Young Adult category, 2015 New Apple Book Awards!~

~Winner Best Books in the Young Adult category, 2016 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards!~

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Praise for the Book:

“Novus by Crystal Marcos is one of those gems that make you care about the characters within the story, and while you definitely want to know what happens to them, you can't help but also not want to get to the end of the book. It's the kind of book whose characters you miss when you finish the book.”

~Kim Anisi for Readers' Favorite- 5 STARS






Excerpt:
“How can I believe you after you just told me you are a liar!” I jumped to my feet. I wanted to know more about her. I wanted to know her story and what her life consisted of, but how would I know if she was telling me the truth?
“Please don’t go. Sit back down.” She patted the space I just left. I stood looking at her, thoroughly confused. “I am ready to tell you who Linnayah really is. I am tired of being deceitful. I need to tell you as only then can you decide what you want. But know one thing for certain, I am NEVER going back! NEVER! That Linnayah is dead!”
I stared into her sorrowful eyes. I sat back down. “It is not as though I have anywhere else to be. I think Alecander and Bentum can figure out our next move. Besides, I would rather not watch Famous drool as he sleeps.”
Her face relaxed, showing me a small smile. “Just promise me one thing.”
“I have never promised anyone anything.”
“I would be honored to be the first,” Linnayah said. I saw weakness and desperation in her eyes.
“What is it you want me to promise?”
“Promise me that how you felt about me when you climbed that ladder just moments ago will not change no matter what I tell you.”





Author Crystal Marcos

Award-winning author Crystal Marcos has been a storyteller her entire life. As the oldest of five children, she had to do a lot of entertaining. She lives on the Kitsap Peninsula in Washington State with her husband, daughter Kaylee, and infant son Jaxon. Crystal is the author of BELLYACHE: A Delicious Tale and HEADACHE: The Hair-Raising Sequel to BELLYACHE. Novus, her third book and first Young Adult novel, is Book One of The Cresecren Chronicles.

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Book Review with Giveaway: 365 Affirmations to Smile by Kelly Clanton

365 Affirmations to Smile by Kelly Clanton
365 Affirmations to Smile gives light to darkness in a world with so much negativity. Kelly's passion is to inspire others with her affirmations and allow them to journal their thoughts.


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Praise for the book:
We all must have something to look forward to on a daily basis or we remain complacent and never move forward in life. This book is an easy way to have a positive for each day. Highly recommend this book for both its content and its price point. No reason not to purchase and share to even nonreaders as this book is broken down by day. We can all read a sentence or two a day. NO excuses! "Strive for Progress, not Perfection" ~ David Sterk

If you enjoy journaling, this is a great tool for positive living. If you have never journaled, this is a great way to start! This is not a novel and the reader is an active writer / participant. Kelly's affirmations are her own and are intended to be used as a guide for helping others develop their own daily affirmations. Truly enjoyable!

Everyone needs this book. (Even us pessimistic people)
Smile, smile, smile


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Excerpts:

January 5
You don’t always need a plan. Sometimes you just need to breath, trust and see what happens. Remind yourself it’s ok to not be perfect. It’s not selfish to love yourself. Take care of you and make your happiness a priority.

February 5
It doesn’t matter how rich, talented or cool you think you are. Your integrity and how you treat others says it all. You have to water flowers daily for them to last.

March 10
In life, you have to do what makes you happy. Be with ones that make you smile. Laugh as much as you breathe. Love as long as you are living. Every day is a new beginning – look to what it can do.

April 1
Sometimes our lives have to be shaken up a bit – moved around to put us where we need to be. Look ahead and always smile. You never know what a change it can make.

My thoughts:
365 Affirmations to Smile is pretty much what I expected it to be. Every single day of the year there's a few sentences with positive thought's or "quotes". After each positive thought of the day there's a few lines to write your own thoughts/notes. The blank lines look a little out of place in an ebook though since you can't write on ebooks. Overall I think this book most likely will make someone smile. I give this book 3.5 stars.

I received a free ebook copy to review.

Author Kelly Clanton
I am from Midwest City, Oklahoma which is the heart of a large Military Base and a town committed to Friday night football. After graduating I married, raised a family and working in the family business several years juggling many responsibilities. I’ve always been one to journal my thoughts as an escape to a hectic day or to remind myself of all I am capable of achieving. In a world with so much negativity, my passion is to inspire positive thoughts one thought at a time and my hope is that I can inspire you! This has been an incredible journey and one I’m not finished writing.

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