Book Blogger New Year's Challenge: Day 2

Day 2, so today we are supposed to share our pros and cons list to blogging.  I have my list and now it's time to share it with all of you.  See what you think of my list. 

Pro's

1. Love sharing my book love with everyone around me, it's simple do to this when I blog about it and everyone can read it.  
2. Love the books I get to read.  
3. Connect with all the authors I love and enjoy reading their books. 

Con's

1. It's a lot of work trying to make everything perfect and it's never perfect. 
2. It can feel more like a chore or job than fun. 
3. TBR pile....Do I have to say more than that. 

I know it's a short list, but it's all I could think of.  What does your pros and cons list look like, if you posted one link me please I would love to see it.  Enjoy your second day of 2014.
 
 

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Book Blogger Challenge 2014: Day 1

So today is the first day of 2014,  I want to share with you all this little challenge I am participating in.  It's the Book Blogger New Year's Challenge 2014.  It's hosted by the amazing Parajunkee.  

But anyway, this challenge is a 14 day challenge where each day you post something on the list that Parajunkee has created for us.  Today is the first day, so let's get started. 

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Review: Ryder On The Storm by Violet Patterson

Review: Ryder On The Storm by Violet Patterson

Title: Ryder On The Storm

Author: Violet Patterson

Series: Emerald Seer 1

Review:

This book first caught my attention with this cover, I mean when you look at it her eyes caught my attention right away and I wanted to read the book, plus the summary helped out as well. I think the main reason I enjoyed this book other than the cover is it's humor.  I love a great romance book that I can laugh during reading it.

Throw in some fantastic characters and a spectacular world and you have this book.  I couldn't' get enough of it and can't wait for more of this series. I must mention the great twists and turns that I didn't see coming as well, this author is fantastic with not letting the reader see what is coming.

I really think you should head over and get your hands on this book as well.  Read it and come back and let me know what you all think. 


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Love & the Goddess Blog Tour: Guest Post

Hey everyone, it's a great day for a blog tour post.  Today we have a great author post  from author Mary Elizabeth Coen.  She is talking about 5 Writing Tips today here on The Twigasm.  Her book Love & The Goddess can be bought on Amazon.  Make sure you get your copy today. It's only 99 cents on Amazon for Kindle Version!

5 Writing Tips

(1) Posture is important -choose a comfortable chair and make sure if you iuse a laptop, have it at  eye level – I build mine up on  top of several books and use a separate keyboard.

(2)Get rid of the inner critic and just write – the writing improves
with later drafts.

(3) I plan my characters and use a mood board with images from magazines to represent the main characters. I then write a biography on each detailing eye & hair color, height, occupation etc. I add finer details like hobbies and habits and keep all of this in a sectioned folder.

(4) It is equally important to keep notes on what happens in each successive chapter. I plan chapters in advance but certain things change as I write, If I don’t keep notes I find I’ll constantly keep glancing back and wasting time.

( 5) Discipline is important – set aside a block of time each day solely for writing and try to stick to that. Lastly have lots of fun with the process. I wouldn’t do it if it wasn’t such fun.

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Review: Chronicals of Ave by Stephen Zimmer

Title: Chronicles of Ave
Author: Stephen Zimmer
Publisher: Seventh Star Press
Format: Ebook
Release Date: September 3rd 2013
Source: Publisher
Reading Level: Adult
Challenge(s):  Anthology Challenge

Escape into the wonders of Ave in this first collection of short stories featuring the fantastical world from the Fires in Eden Series by Stephen Zimmer. "Into Glory Ride" tells the story of a young Trogen Warrior who is called to go up against insurmountable odds when an Elven raid strikes his homeland. The Trogens have only begun training winged steeds for combat, but time is of the essence and a momentous choice has to be made by the young warrior. In "A Touch of Serenity" a conscript laborer working on a massive wall constructed under the orders of the Divine Emperor begins to hear ghostly voices asking for help. His response leads him on a journey that will test his courage, wisdom, and compassion. In "Moonlight's Grace" a young man goes to help his people when a Midragardan raid strikes Gael. He seeks to prove his worth to the chieftain whose daughter he loves with all his heart. The novella-length "Winter's Embrace" follows a warrior-monk into the depths of dangerous woodlands in the heart of winter. There he will find his faith tested in ways he never anticipated, when he must help a forest witch against an enigmatic, immortal being known as the Undying. "Lion Heart" introduces the heroic Sigananda of the Amazu people, who must confront things that transcend the laws of the physical world when powerful Wizards threaten his homeland. In "Land of Shadow" a knight who is part of a band of Avanoran mercenaries discovers how perilous the mysterious Shadowlands are when they undertake a journey to locate a site to build a fortress. A world of wonder beckons to be explored and fantasy enthusiasts are invited along for the journey in these half-dozen stories from the world of Ave! Also be sure to take further adventures in Ave in the Fires in Eden Series, beginning with Crown of Vengeance, Book One!

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