September 2015 | Miki's Hope

Book Spotlight-Latina Authors and Their Muses-Mayra Calvani (Editor)

Tuesday, September 29, 2015



Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15) is now--and what better time to learn about some of the fabulous Latina writers.
I will be ordering this book, it sounds really interesting and before that price goes back up. I have trouble reviewing anthologies and this one has a lot of Latina authors included! I think I will take my time reading it--not rushing through to get the review up--I hope you take the time to click through some of the links-I think you will become just as interested as I am in reading it.


About the Book (from Amazon)

An inspirational, entertaining, and informative book focusing on the craft of writing and the practical business of publishing, one that provides aspiring authors with the nuts and bolts of the business. A book that not only showcases prominent figures but emerging voices as well, writers working on a wide range of genres from the literary to the commercial.

In spite of their different backgrounds, education levels, and jobs, two factors more than any others bind these writers together: their passion and commitment to their craft and to sharing their stories with the world in spite of the odds.

Latina Authors and Their Muses is a celebration of creativity, the writer’s life, the passionate quest for spiritual and artistic freedom.

From the Foreword by Leticia Gomez

“Latina Authors and Their Muses is a celebration of creativity and the creative writing process, but it also offers savvy information about the industry itself, as well as agents and publishers. It also provides helpful hints and strategies regarding promotion and marketing, whether you are a fledging Latina writer just getting started or a multi-published, seasoned author who has been around the publishing block once or twice.”


Read a chapter here

Read a very interesting piece on how this anthology came about here (the editors preface)

Purchase the Book Here: Amazon OmniLit Discount price of 99 cents from Sept. 25th to Oct. 5th!

About the Author: (from Publicity sent to me-Picture from Goodreads)


Award-winning author Mayra Calvani has penned over ten books for children and adults in genres ranging from picture books to nonfiction to paranormal fantasy novels. She’s had over 300 articles, short stories, interviews and reviews published in magazines such as The Writer, Writer's Journal and Bloomsbury Review, among others. She enjoys walking her dog, traveling, and spending time with her family. A native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, she now resides in Brussels, Belgium.

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$25 Amazon/PP-1-WW-A Pet for Christmas and A Father for Christmas-Rachel Ayala-Ends 10/11

Monday, September 28, 2015



It will come as no surprise to anyone familiar with my blog that I love Rachel Ayala's books. I took the advice given and read A Father for Christmas first. This short novel will definitely tug at your heartstrings as 4 year old Bree decides that she needs a father and asks Santa for one. He promised her one--uh oh--promise a 4 year old something like that you know there is going to be trouble with a capital "T". But this is an enterprising young trouble maker and takes off in search of the father promised her in the mall--then she realizes she is lost and does not know where her Mom is. Homeless veteran Tyler Manning just happens to be there and Bree decided--you guessed it. Tyler almost gets arrested for kidnapping when they finally find her Mom. Can a damaged war veteran ad a single mom manage to overcome their own problems and fears with a host of other characters egging them on? On to A Pet for Christmas.

This one had me holding my breath and praying a lot! Tyler went back to Afghanistan leaving Kelly, Bree and their unborn son in the US. He gets in a load of really hot water----Meanwhile 5 year old Bree has told Santa what she really wants for Christmas and Santa tells her never to tell anyone else!! You will totally understand when you do find out what it is! I found myself with tears running down my face at the ending-very happy and hopeful tears. Rachelle Ayala has done it again!! These two short novels are a must read!!

And one final last word--G-d Bless ALL the veterans from all the wars-they are truly heroes.




NEW RELEASE...

Dedication 
To those who still suffer the wounds of war. 

 >>><<< 


Kelly Kennedy thought her life was finally on track. Engaged to the man of her dreams and with a baby on the way, she reassures her five-year-old daughter, Bree, that the father she picked for Christmas still loves her.

Unfortunately, war veteran Tyler Manning has been away most of the year. Recovering from PTSD isn’t easy. Rather than worry Kelly, Tyler spends his time traveling to Afghanistan to work at a children's charity he founded.

Kelly decides to distract Bree with promises of a pet for Christmas. When Tyler is taken hostage by terrorists, she finds it hard to convince Bree that they will truly be a family in time for Christmas.

A Pet for Christmas is a sequel A Father for Christmas. While it can be read as a standalone, you'll get more of the relationship aspect between Kelly, Tyler, and Bree by reading A Father for Christmas first.
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"Heartwarming story of hope and second chances.” - Ruth Davis on Book 1, A Father for Christmas


"Absolutely breathtaking love story." - Amber McCallister on Book 1, A Father for Christmas

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A Father for Christmas (A Veteran’s Christmas Book 1)



Dedication
To all the veterans who gave so much.

 >>><<<


Single mother Kelly Kennedy can't afford lavish gifts for her four-year-old daughter, Bree. Homeless veteran Tyler Manning doesn't believe he deserves a Merry Christmas.

When Bree asks Santa for a father and picks Tyler, both Tyler and Kelly vow to keep Bree from being hurt while fighting their feelings for each other.

Tyler struggles with frightening flashbacks that scare Kelly. Meanwhile, Kelly's criminal past threatens her chance for happiness. Tyler and Kelly must believe in the power of love to give Bree her best Christmas ever.

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About the author
Rachelle Ayala is a bestselling Asian American author of dramatic romantic suspense and humorous, sexy contemporary romances. Her heroines are feisty and her heroes hot. She writes emotionally challenging stories but believes in the power of love and hope. 

Rachelle is the founder of an online writing group, Romance in a Month, an active member of the California Writer’s Club, Fremont Chapter, and a volunteer for the World Literary Cafe. She is a very happy woman and lives in California with her husband. She has won awards in multicultural and historical romance.

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I received this book to review through Beck Valley Books Book Tours, all the opinions above are 100% my own.
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Sunday, September 27, 2015

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Book Review-To Catch a Bad Guy (Janet Maple Series Book 1)-Marie Astor

Saturday, September 26, 2015


Janet was blind sided at her prestigious job by her now ex-boyfriend, and was "down sized" as a result. I know exactly how it feels to have your ideas and hard work "stolen" by a co-worker or boss--it does not feel good! Meanwhile she is out of work and can not seem to find another job. When her childhood friend who works for a BIG financial company offers Janet a job--she jumps at the chance. Now Janet is a lawyer and an investigator and is good at what she does. But there is something strange going on--how come she is just kind of sitting there with very little to do and her friend even less----Enter stage right-the IT guy-Dean Snider. Throw in the fact that her friend is angling to be married to the owners son who is COO of the company--and is throwing men at Janet constantly-especially the lawyer who does work for the company-and a couple of other mishaps and you have yourself an interesting read to say the least. I think I am going to have to read at least Book 2 in this series to see what happens next!!!

About the Book: (from Amazon)

Janet Maple's stellar career ended with a lay off and her boyfriend of almost five years told her that he wants to be just friends. When she lands a job at one of New York’s premier boutique investment firms, Janet begins to hope that her luck is finally turning for the better. Not only is she happy with her new paycheck, but things also seem to be looking up on the personal front, as the company’s handsome attorney expresses keen interest in Janet. However, her euphoria is short-lived, as Janet soon discovers alarming facts about her new employer’s business tactics. When her boss dismisses her suspicions as groundless, Janet finds herself confiding to a cute IT engineer, Dean Snider. The closer she gets to Dean, the more Janet is tempted to break her rule of not dating co-workers, but what she doesn’t realize is that everything she knows about Dean, including his occupation and even his name, is a lie.

Dennis Walker is a top-notch white collar crime investigator who will stop at nothing to put culprits away. When an opportunity for an undercover assignment at one of New York’s premier boutique investment firms comes up, Dennis jumps at the chance, adopting a persona of geeky IT engineer, Dean Snider. While he may be an ace at his job, years of experience fail him when Dennis meets Janet Maple and finds himself torn between his professional obligations and his personal desires. Will he have to choose between his feelings and duty, or will he find a way to satisfy both?

Read a chapter or two here


Purchase the book here (at the time if this writing the kindle version is free!!

About the Author: (from the Author's website)


Marie Astor is New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author.

Marie is a die-hard romantic, which is why she loves writing romantic suspense and contemporary romance. Marie is the author of the Janet Maple Series: To Catch a Bad Guy, Catching the Bad Guy, and Bad Guys Get Caught. Marie is also the author of contemporary romance novels This Tangled Thing Called Love, Lucky Charm, Smitten at First Sight, a short story collection, A Dress in a Window, and a fantasy adventure novel, Over the Mountain and Back.

In her spare time, Marie enjoys being adventurous out-of-doors. She often gets new story ideas while she is hiking up a mountain or trying to avoid bumping into a tree while skiing.

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Sales at My Affiliate Links--There are SO Many!! Todays Date 10/4

Friday, September 25, 2015

I have been trying to keep up with posting all the sales for my affiliate links on the left hand side of my blog--they are coming in fast and furious for a couple of the sites!! I decided that I had better just list them all out for you in one easy list--I will try to keep this updated as well-there are virtually too many to list on my sidebar!! If you don't see it on this list-the deals are on my sidebar!!

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$25 Amazon/PP-1-WW-No Tricks Just Treats Halloween GA Hop-Ends 10/11

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Welcome to the No Tricks, Just Treats Halloween Giveaway Hop!
This Blog Hop is for fun Halloween prizes or Gift Cards.  You could win a  cute costume, candy, decorations or even  gift cards and CASH! 
Miki's Hope will be giving one lucky winner World Wide a $25 Amazon GC or $25 PayPal. And be sure to enter the giveaways by all the other participants-a linky list is below the Rafflecopter form. All prizes have to be worth at least $25.00!!.

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2015 Annual Breast Cancer Awareness GA-3 Winners-US-Ends 10/15

Annual 2015 Breast Cancer Awareness Giveaway
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Presents The 

Annual 2015 Breast Cancer Awareness Giveaway

Grand Prize Package:
3' x 5' Pink Ribbon Flag
25" Pink Windchimes
Pink "For The Girls" T-Shirt
Pink "For The Girls" Baseball Hat  
5" Cranberry LED Candle
Pink Ribbon Door Mat
Avon Pink Breast Cancer Watch
Avon Pink Breast Cancer Skin So Soft 16.9 Bottle


Second Place Prize Package: 

3' x 5' Pink Ribbon Flag
25" Pink Windchimes
Pink "For The Girls" T-Shirt
Pink "For The Girls" Baseball Hat  
5" Cranberry LED Candle
Pink Ribbon Door Mat


Third Place Prize Package:
5" Cranberry LED Candle
Pink Ribbon Door Mat
12" x 18" Pink Ribbon Banner
 
 Dates: start date is 12:00 AM (EST) 9/25
and ends at 12:00 AM (EST) 10/16.


Holiday Contest and Sweeps is pleased to work with the following amazing sponsors
in the "Annual 2015 Breast Cancer Awareness Giveaway" to raise awareness in finding
a cure and raising prevention for Breast Cancer. The following sponsors have come
 together to contribute some amazing prizes to give three lucky winners a chance to win
 three great Breast Cancer Prize Packages.

The sponsors in this years event are Carpet One, QMT Windchimes, Annin Flagmakers
The Popcorn Factory, Viatek Consumer Products and Joyful Gifts Bu Julie's Blog.

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Let's all join together to help in battling this disease.


  • One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
  • Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women.
  • Each year it is estimated that over 220,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die.
  • 1 in every 1,000 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer. 
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Breast cancer awareness doesn't just last a month for some women, so the welcome mats are available all year long in Carpet One Floor & Home stores throughout the U.S., beginning in October. The mats retail for approximately $24.99 US/$34.99CDN. Each mat features a sturdy rubber backing and a pink ribbon to remind people of the cause it supports. All welcome mats are stain and water resistant, machine washable, made in the USA, are suitable for indoor or outdoor use and measure 2’ by 3’.  Not only do they support a great cause, the clever designs make a beautiful and functional personal style statement. More information on The Breast Cancer Research Foundation may be found here: http://www.bcrfcure.org/

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1 - Pink  For The Girls 25" Windchimes
1- For The Girls  Pink T-Shirt
1 - For The Girls Hat 
 
 QMT donates 50% of all For the Girls® pink wind chime sales to these and other nonprofit organizations seeking a cure or promoting awareness of breast cancer.


For the Girls® pink wind chimes have been created to benefit breast cancer charities. We've partnered with the Joy to Life Foundation, and The Women of Hope, two organizations serving women with and at risk of breast cancer.  The Joy to Life Foundation provides free mammograms for undeserved women in Alabama. The Women of Hope supports breast cancer patients and survivors, and promotes breast cancer awareness.

 In staying with our commitment to supporting American jobs & companies, all For the Girls® Hats are manufactured and printed in the USA. QMT donates 25% of the purchase price of each For the Girls® Hat to a nonprofit organization researching a cure, promoting awareness, or supporting women who have breast cancer. 

In staying with our commitment to supporting American jobs & companies, all For the Girls® T-Shirts are manufactured and printed in the USA. QMT donates 25% of the purchase price of each For the Girls® T-Shirt to a nonprofit organization researching a cure, promoting awareness, or supporting women who have breast cancer.




1 - Smiley Face  Snack Tower

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A Big Thank You To Our Sponsors
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