A Call for HELP!!!

Guys, I'm here to present you with a conundrum. (Man, I love that word...) I've been fiddling around with a couple covers for my collection of poetry, which coincidentally I'm hoping to publish at some point this spring. HOWEVER. I have created three covers for it and found myself loving EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. OF. THEM. THE. EXACT. SAME. AMOUNT. So, to keep a long post short, I need your help. All of you are readers, most of you are authors. Which of these covers would you be most likely to buy, and which one would you prefer having your own work encased in? I'll put a poll on the side of my blog, and if you pity me AT ALL, please vote on your favorite cover, or comment below (or do both ;). I really appreciate any input you give me! Thanks for your amazing support and advice. I knew I could count on you!!

COVER #1: (a.k.a "The Typewriter")

 

COVER #2: (a.k.a "The Teacup")

COVER #3: (a.k.a "The Teenager")

 

Until next time, let everything you do be done for the glory of God!

Blog Tour for "Sleeping Handsome": Last Day

My book launched to the world yesterday, amidst a world of pink hearts and red sparkles. And, yes, I had it land on Valentine's Day on purpose. ;) It's called smart marketing y'all. :P

Here's the link to where my book can be found right now: BUY SLEEPING HANDSOME (ebook version) HERE or BUY SLEEPING HANDSOME (printed version) HERE!!!

Anyways, for this last day, I'm going to give you some more links to reviews, last quotes, one last snippet, and a reminder that the giveaway ENDS SOON. So if you haven't entered yet, DO. 'Cause free stuff is always cool. :) And last but not least, you'll get introduced to Prince Gregory. Ready? Lets do this! *fist pump*

Here's the links to the girls who are posting their reviews/spotlights. Check 'em out! :)

Faith's Review
Angela's Spotlight
Jesseca's Review, Spotlight, and Author Interview

~ The Summery ~

 

Minnie's goal was to have a fun, worry free vacation with her best friend Amy. A few weeks spent in their favorite far away place before they both went back to their respective colleges. A visit to the many famous sights across the British Isles has been on both their bucket lists for a very long time, after all.However, when a mysterious taxi driver mentions a legend that somehow concerns her ancestral heritage, she decides to dig deeper. After being accused of stealing the famous statue and tourist attraction known as Sleeping Handsome, Minnie and Amy are plunged into a world they would never have imagined existed.
Prince Gregory, after being awakened from being frozen in stone for hundreds of years, finds himself searching for his true love in order to reverse the stone spell on his kingdom and awaken the rest of his people. With his faithful horse Brutis by his side, he sets out to destroy his greatest enemy, release his kingdom from the stone spell, and win the heart of his princess.

 

~ Quotes ~

 

 

 

~The Snippet ~

With no further assurance, he leapt astride the noble steed and the two rode off into the distance…only to be stopped by the sudden appearance of a large body of water separating them from the mainland.

            “What’s this?” Prince Gregory muttered in astonishment.

            “The ocean, Your Majesty,” his horse replied helpfully.

            “Yes, I can see that,” the prince answered with an impatient wave of his hand, “but my kingdom wasn’t on an island, was it?”

            “No, sir, but it has been quite a long time since you were asleep, as we could tell from the crumbling wreckage your castle had become. We have most likely been asleep for hundreds of years. Water can carve canyons in that amount of time.”

            Brutis’ answer made sense, and Prince Gregory’s frown eased a bit. “Well how are we going to get across? I haven’t the time to make a boat, and this island doesn’t have the right materials for that anyways.”

            The horse shook his mane and looked back at his master. “Do you forget, Your Majesty, that I can fly?” he said.

            “Bless me, I had forgotten indeed. Well that certainly came in handy sooner than I had expected.” The prince moved his legs so they wouldn’t get in the way as Brutis unfurled his wings and began beating them up and down. “Let’s see what you can doooooooooo…”

            The last word turned into a startled howl as Brutis launched himself off the cliffs and plunged downward toward the sea.

 

~ Introducing: Prince Gregory ~

 

 

Closest personality type: ENFP/J

Most likely to: be overprotective, act like a human teddy bear, hand out random hugs to people who need them, or come save the day at the last moment possible, freaking everyone out in the process.

Least likely to: fail those he loves the most, be disloyal to anyone, go back on his word, or not answer the call of someone in need (a.k.a "damsel in distress" :P)

Favorite color: forest green

Favorite weather condition: light drizzle with a little fog

Family statistics: his father is the king of Stonesville Island, his mother the queen. He has no siblings, but treats his horse Brutis like a brother and they rarely leave each other's side.

 

~ The Giveaway ~

If you want either of the items pictured above, make sure you click on the link below and enter the giveaway (which runs through the end of this week)! Good luck! :)

(GIVEAWAY LINK HERE)

 

 

Special thanks to all the girls who took part in the blog tour! I had so much fun reading your reviews, and I hope any of you who have ordered my book already will enjoy it when it arrives. For those of you who haven't gotten my book yet WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR, I GAVE YOU THE LINK??!?!?! XD

 

God bless!

 

Until next time, let everything you do be done for the glory of God! :D

Blog Tour for "Sleeping Handsome": RELEASE DAY!!!!

I'm trying to keep it together, guys...but I'm SO SUPER EXCITED ABOUT TODAY!!!!! Prepare yourself for lots of squealing and grins. ;) Why?

My.

Book.

Is.

Available.  

TODAY!!!!!!!!!!

Here's the link to where my book can be found right now: BUY SLEEPING HANDSOME (ebook version) HERE or BUY SLEEPING HANDSOME (printed version) HERE!!!

You guys can actually BUY it now. Due to Amazon being finicky and slooooooooow, I have to say that I don't think my book will be on there for another couple weeks, HOWEVER, you can get my book for a discounted price (25% off, y'all...now's your chance!!) on Lulu until it shows up on Amazon in order to make up for having to pay shipping. Also, if you order the e-book on Lulu, it does allow you to open it in iBooks if you have that kind of device. :) (I know because I tried. ;)

But now, onto the goodies. :P

First, some links to a few girls who are going to give you all their reviews and thoughts on my lil' book. Be sure to check them out and see what they think of my story.

Janelle's Review

Abigail's Review

Hanne's Review and Book Spotlight

~ The Summery ~

Minnie's goal was to have a fun, worry free vacation with her best friend Amy. A few weeks spent in their favorite far away place before they both went back to their respective colleges. A visit to the many famous sights across the British Isles has been on both their bucket lists for a very long time, after all.
However, when a mysterious taxi driver mentions a legend that somehow concerns her ancestral heritage, she decides to dig deeper. After being accused of stealing the famous statue and tourist attraction known as Sleeping Handsome, Minnie and Amy are plunged into a world they would never have imagined existed.
Prince Gregory, after being awakened from being frozen in stone for hundreds of years, finds himself searching for his true love in order to reverse the stone spell on his kingdom and awaken the rest of his people. With his faithful horse Brutis by his side, he sets out to destroy his greatest enemy, release his kingdom from the stone spell, and win the heart of his princess.

~ Quotes ~

~ Snippet ~

Amy bounced up and down a couple times, ignoring the fact that it had begun to rain. “There is so much I want to do, and only a couple weeks to do it all in! I want to see the Queen’s Guard, and London Bridge, and Big Ben, and all the beautiful quaint things around the countryside, and the…” she was cut off by the sudden arrival of the taxi. 

Minnie let out a sigh of relief as an invisible load lifted off her shoulders. She had been about ready to call the taxi service and complain about the delay when the car had finally pulled up. 

“I claim shotgun!” Amy announced, dashing through the rain to tug open the door. She suddenly stopped, almost colliding with the driver as he got out of the right side of the car.

Her face flamed red, and she backed away with muttered apologies. Minnie came over and gave her friend a sympathetic look. “They drive on the opposite side of the vehicle,” she explained.
“I know, I know. I just forgot.” Amy rolled her eyes and giggled. “I’ll remember next time, I’m sure. And I still claim shotgun, even if it’s on the other side!”

~ Introducing: Amy Sparks ~

 

Closest personality type: ESF/TP

Most likely to: blurt out exactly what she is thinking at any given moment, apologize for no reason, hug random adorable animals, and walk while texting.

Least likely to: have long, deep conversations, be alone for more than five minutes (unless she's asleep), or hesitate before plunging wholeheartedly into something that might be a bad idea.

Favorite color: light blue

Favorite weather condition: sunshine with some clouds
Family statistics: Amy's dad works with Minnie's dad, which was how the two met originally. Her mom doesn't have a career job, but loves writing poetry and publishing them sometimes in a local paper. She has one sibling, an older sister, named Samantha.

~ The Giveaway ~

If you want either of the items pictured above, make sure you click on the link below and enter the giveaway (which runs through the end of this week)! Good luck! :)

(GIVEAWAY LINK HERE)

Come back tomorrow for more links to reviews, more quotes, one last snippet, and meet our last main character, Prince Gregory!

And before I forget, HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!! <3

Blog Tour for "Sleeping Handsome": Day One

TOMORROW. My little book is getting released to the world tomorrow. AND I COULDN'T be more thrilled/nervous/actuallymoreliketerrifiedwithadashofhysteria.

Today I'm going to share with you a couple quotes, an exclusive snippet of my lil' story, and a deeper look into my main character, Minnie Matthews. At the end of the post, I'm giving you a link to a giveaway where you can enter to win a paperback copy of "Sleeping Handsome" or two "The Princess and I" bookmarks.

But first,

~ The Summery ~

Minnie's goal was to have a fun, worry free vacation with her best friend Amy. A few weeks spent in their favorite far away place before they both went back to their respective colleges. A visit to the many famous sights across the British Isles has been on both their bucket lists for a very long time, after all.
However, when a mysterious taxi driver mentions a legend that somehow concerns her ancestral heritage, she decides to dig deeper. After being accused of stealing the famous statue and tourist attraction known as Sleeping Handsome, Minnie and Amy are plunged into a world they would never have imagined existed.
Prince Gregory, after being awakened from being frozen in stone for hundreds of years, finds himself searching for his true love in order to reverse the stone spell on his kingdom and awaken the rest of his people. With his faithful horse Brutis by his side, he sets out to destroy his greatest enemy, release his kingdom from the stone spell, and win the heart of his princess.

~ The Quotes ~

~The Snippet ~

            “Oh, this is Brutis. He’s Prince Gregory’s horse.” Amy made the introductions after getting up close to Brutis’ ear and then yelling “THE PRINCE IS IN DANGER! HELP! HELP!”

            With a startled snort, Brutis jumped to his feet and searched the room in bewilderment. “What? Where?” He caught sight of Amy right next to him and frowned. “I told you not to do that unless there’s an emergency situation," he said sulkily.

            Amy patted him. “I want to introduce you to my family and Minnie’s family real quick, then you’re welcome to go back to moping.”

            “That’s not an emergency situation,” the horse muttered while bowing to the family members.

~Introducing: Minnie Matthews ~

Closest personality type: IST/FJ

Most likely to: endlessly worry about details that most would consider unnecessary, obsess over the little things, or take any and all responsibility on her own shoulders...even when it's not needed.

Least likely to: do anything random or thoughtless, pet a live animal, or put her feelings out in the open for anybody to see.

Favorite color: purple

Favorite weather condition: rain/overcast
Family statistics: her dad is a mechanic in a local car shop, her mom works from home as an interior designer, and she has two younger brothers: Colton and Finnegan.

~ The Giveaway ~

da bookmarks (Thanks Kaitlyn! :)

da paperback book (thanks...me? :P)

If you want either of the items pictured above, make sure you click on the link below and enter the giveaway! Good luck! :)

(GIVEAWAY LINK HERE)

Join me tomorrow for more quotes, another snippet, and some links to a few blogs who are reviewing my book for me. :) So if you don't want to take MY word for it, you can take THIERS. ;P



Cover Reveal for "A Question of Loyalty" by Jesseca Wheaton

Friends, you know it's a good series when the announcement of a final book is such a bitter-sweet thing. I may be a TAD biased of my dear authoress friend's works, but this series has been one of the most heart-rending, sweet, and sorrowful reads I have ever had. <3 The way she captures the lives of people during WWII is perfection. Just...wow.
I am beyond honored to bring to introduce to you guys her third and final book of the Question of War series: A Question of Loyalty. If this book is ANYTHING like the first two, you will treasure it on your bookshelf forever, reading it again and again even though each time you read it the story and characters rip your heart out of your chest, stomp all over it, and replace it broken and bleeding...but somehow healed at the same time.

Without further ado, let me reveal to you the beautiful cover that binds an equally beautiful finale (I say this with the utmost confidence in Jesseca's authorship) to a beautiful series. :)

Here's a summery (though not the final one) which will give you a taste of what this book holds in store for you. (I'm really excited about this one because Ann is one if my favorite characters. :D #ArtandAnnforever #teamARN #ishipthem)

 

 

A Man. A Brother. A Traitor.
The war has taken everything Micah Wilson has ever held dear, and with all his being he wishes he could do something to stop the heartache. But he often wonders if he'll ever be able to move on after the war, or forget the brother who left six years before. How can God still have a plan, when it seems that the world around him is falling to pieces, to say nothing of his own heart?

Ann Wilson has seen two brothers changed by the war. And she's resolved to do something to stop the pain she sees in their eyes from becoming a reality for so many others. The world is on the brink of Normandy when her nursing unit is shipped to England, and while there, an unexpected encounter promises to change her own life . . . Forever. But it's only the beginning. As the war in Europe rages on, Ann is caught in the crossfires. And when the unthinkable happens, she comes face to face with the evil of the Third Reich. Is it possible that the reality of it all is more deadly than even her worst nightmares?

Erich Essler never questioned his duty to his country. All his life he's struggled to live up to his father's expectations, and bring honor to the Essler name. But when the man he thought of as his only friend turns out to be the enemy, he can no longer rid himself of the questions that continue to torment him. Is what he's doing really honorable? And does he owe his loyalty to his country . . . Or a higher power?

Freedom for Europe dawns on the distant horizon. But in the midst of the fight, four lives will be forever changed, and their loyalty to God and Country brought into question.

*Not final blurb*

The genius behind the book belongs to this delightful, sweet young lady:

 

 

Jesseca is a daughter, sister, and a child of God. Her days are spent reading, cooking, spending time with siblings, or playing piano. And writing, of course! At an early age words fascinated her, and her love for the printed page has only grown. She lives with her parents and seven siblings in the sunny state of Kansas, and she’s convinced there’s no place like home. Though, being in the sky is pretty awesome, too.

You have my permission to stalk her and fangirl at her things as much as you want! ;)

Website~Blog~Amazon~Goodreads~GooglePlus~Pinterest~Instagram

I anxiously await the release of this book. There's a gap on my bookshelf just WAITING to be filled, to complete the series, and I am so excited to see that happen. ;)

300 Posts!! Blog tour for "SLEEPING HANDSOME"!! Read all about it!!

Well, folks. This is it. This is the post you have all been looking for. *waves Jedi hand persuasively*

This is my 300th post. Like, WHAAAAAAT? I know, I'm shocked too. With almost five years of blogging under my belt, it shouldn't come as a surprise...but it does. And so here I am.

*cue confetti*

*and fireworks*

*and fanfare*

*hands out virtual ice cream cones with chocolate syrup and sprinkles*

NOW. Onto part TWO of this post. I know I should elaborate (I like that word) on my celebration of having authored 300 posts, but honestly I'm too excited about this next part to put it off any longer. ;)

I'm getting ready to host a blog tour for the release of "Sleeping Handsome" from February 13th through February 15th. (The release date being sandwiched in the middle...as it should be.) Any and all of you are welcome to sign-up for that >> HERE << *points aggressively at link*.
Not only will you have the chance to get a free PDF copy if you want to do a review, but also you'll get a chance to host awesome stuff on your own blogs like fun quotes, a cool giveaway, and interrogate me about my book. B-)

For any of you unable to participate, that's ok. I'll be linking to all the blogs on my own blog each of the days, so you can visit all of them for a better perspective on what my book is like and some exclusive interviews with Yours Truly.

Each day of the tour, I'll be supplying you guys with some fun facts about each main human character I mentioned briefly in my cover reveal post, and some fun snippets as well as a link at the bottom for a giveaway which includes a signed, paperback copy of "Sleeping Handsome" (what? Yep, you read that right a PAPERBACK COPY) and some beautiful "The Princess and I" bookmarks designed by none other than our own dear Kaitlyn Krispense and signed by Yours Truly.

I think that's all for now. If you have any questions, leave them in the comments below and I'll answer them ASAP. And again, if you're interested in being a part of the blog tour PLEASE fill out the form by clicking on the link above!

To those of you who do end up entering, here's an early THANK YOU. I can't wait to read all your posts and see what you guys think of my book! :)