January 2016 | Miki's Hope

Is The Water Safe To Drink?

Friday, January 29, 2016

(Picture by Holly Chaffin-Porter)

Some of you might know that I have a BA in Environmental Science. What I have never mentioned is that my senior thesis was "A 5 Year Study on Volunteer Water Monitoring in the Croton River". We monitored not only the river itself. All the little rivers and streams including the overflow from the Croton River Reservoir were included in the study. We tested for oxygen, temperature of the water as well as other indicators of the waters health using test kits in ALL kinds of weather and in every season--as long as the water wasn't frozen and we could lower our bucket into that water. We also tested for Cadmium a carcinogen which was known to be in those waters. Ours was not a totally scientific experiment-there were many other volunteer groups and governmental agencies doing some serious water testing at the time. They may still be doing it especially since the Tappan Zee Bridge is being replaced and the sediments at the bottom of the Hudson are being released into the upper levels. But that was all outside-I cringe when I think my friends I used to swim in the Hudson River when we were younger!. Can you imagine how many contaminants seeped into our bodies through our skin? Well, we all know better now. But what about our drinking water--you know that stuff they tell us we should be drinking a LOT of each and every day. Just how pure is it?

One thing I learned in Geology class is that water picks up its taste from the rock formations it passes through on its way to the larger streams and rivers. If you have ever tasted water directly from the source I think you will agree it tastes a whole lot better then tap water. Tap water generally has additives like Chlorine or Fluorine and who knows what else added. It also has POSSIBLE dangerous additions which came through because industries allowed their waste water to escape and it entered the reservoirs or places where people go to get their water. Water is a universal solvent and will bind to almost anything!

According to what I read on Water Liberty's site:

"Black mica (also known as Biotite), a naturally occurring mineral, has been used therapeutically in Ayurvedic Medicine, one of the world’s oldest holistic and alternative medicines.

Although the black mica has a long history in health benefits, the specific use for healing the body and purifying water has not been explored. It was not until a Japanese Scientist, Dr. Asao Shimanishi, a Japanese Scientist, who discovered that the very same mineral, can also remove contaminants in water."

Picture from http://geology.com/minerals/biotite.shtml (also read about Black Mica (Biotite)

There is a lot of controversy about Adya Clarity. (Water Liberty's Water Purifying system) so I decided to try it for myself. I was sent the 2 ounce bottle of Adya Clarity. You can read all about it, what it contains etc by clicking into Water Liberty's site and using the tabs at the top.

(picture from site)

The directions on the bottle said to add 5 drops to 8 ounces of water. There are directions on the site (although I can't seem to find it again) that say to use a paper filter to filter the water before adding the drops to remove any large particulates. So off I went to my kitchen--I happen to have coffee filters (non chlorinated as in brown colored)-so I carefully measured 8 ounces of filtered tap water into a glass measuring cup-then added the 5 drops of Adya Clear. I let it sit for about 15 minutes. I should probably tell you that where I live the tap water tastes horrible straight out of the tap--it really does. I normally have to freeze it and then let it semi defrost before I can even think of drinking it!! A WIN--I took a couple of sips straight out of the measuring cup--(there was no residue at the bottom)-the water tasted GOOD!!!! No yucky taste what so ever!!

Although I can't see me using these drops in my house every time I want a glass of water-it would certainly be great if you were out somewhere and were not sure about what the water you are about to consume contains. Of course Water Liberty has other water purification products and you can read all about them. They can be found at the sites below-the urls can be found on their website--lots and lots of interesting information to be had.

Water Liberty Website
Water Liberty Blog
Twitter
Facebook
G+




This post was sponsored by Water Liberty. I wrote the post and all opinions are my own!!



This is a sponsored post-I received either a sample and/or payment for writing this post. All opinions expressed are my own honest opinions. For more information please check my Disclosure Statement. Our giveaways are in no way sponsored or promoted by Facebook.

E-Book GA/Spotlight) (3)-WW-Pennies from Burger Heaven-Marcy McKay-Ends 2/18

Thursday, January 28, 2016


This definitely sounds like a book I want to read! And Marcy MacKay will be giving away 3 e-books World Wide to 3 lucky winners who fill out the Rafflecopter below.



About the book: (from Amazon)

Eleven-year-old Copper Daniels is homeless and alone. She spends her nights sleeping beneath the cemetery’s Warrior Angel statue for protection, and her days battling the mean streets of Remington, Texas, hell-bent on discovering what happened the night her Mama disappeared. While Copper and her rag-tag group of friends find danger at every corner, two horrors are certain: her Mama’s really missing and someone’s after Copper, too.

In the tradition of The Lovely Bones and Room, Pennies from Burger Heaven tells a dark story through the eyes of a child. With wit and wisdom, Copper Daniels will steal your heart, then break it in two.

Product Details

File Size: 1491 KB
Print Length: 294 pages
Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
Publisher: SkipJack Publishing (December 28, 2015)
Publication Date: December 28, 2015
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
Language: English
ASIN: B019FZFOWE

AWARDS:

*Winner – Writers’ League of Texas: Best Mainstream Novel

*Winner – Frontiers in Writing: Best Mainstream Novel

*Winner – Frontiers in Writing: Best of Show

“Against the gritty backdrop of an inner-city ghetto rises the unforgettable voice of eleven-year-old Copper ‘Penny’ Daniels, offering poignant and heartbreaking insights into the horrors and trials of homeless life on the streets, finding heaven where you least expect it, and help in those you never thought to ask.”
– A.G. Howard, New York Times Bestselling Author of the Splintered Series

“At once disturbing and exhilarating, heartbreaking and heartwarming, Pennies is the story of an undying love between a mother and daughter. It grabs you by the heartstrings from the start and won't let you go, even after you've read the last word."

– Ken Oder, author of The Closing and Old Wounds to the Heart

“Debut novelist McKay infuses Pennies from Burger Heaven with wit, charm and moxie, so much so that the achingly beautifulness of Copper Daniels’ life sneaks up on you. All of this wrapped around a mystery that is fast-paced and rife with tension, with a satisfying series of twists. Can’t wait for the next Burger Heaven novel.”
– Pamela Fagan Hutchins, author of the Katie & Annalise mystery series


“[Pennies from Burger Heaven] gave me shivers on the first page…[Marcy McKay’s] writing is beautiful and emotional, without being sappy.”
– Frontiers in Writing

“Unputdownable.” – Texas Writers’ League Annual Manuscript Contest

Purchase the Book Here

About the Author: (from Amazon)


Marcy McKay knew she wanted to write stories the moment she read about Oompa Loompas in the fourth grade. She's an award-winning short-story author and copywriter, as well as a freelance journalist. Her work has appeared in Writer's Digest, Accent West, Roots & Wings, The Write Practice, Write to Done, and Positive Writer and Jane Friedman.com. Marcy lives in Texas with her husband and two teens, who all still like her...most of the time.


Author's Website
Facebook
Twitter
Goodreads

a Rafflecopter giveaway









I did not receive the book on this one-I am getting a couple of rafflecopter entries for promoting this book. All opinions expressed are my own honest opinions. For more information please check my Disclosure Statement. Our giveaways are in no way sponsored or promoted by Facebook.

Green Tree Jewelry Giveaway! ($90 ARV)-Ends 2/18 #GreenTreeJewelry

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Green Tree Jewelry Giveaway! ($90 ARV) #GreenTreeJewelry


GreentreeGiveaway111Deliciously Savvy is Hosting a Giveaway for 1 Lucky Winner to Receive all 6 pairs of These Fabulous... Made in the USA.... Green Tree Jewelry Wood Earrings! Total ARV $90! Enter Today & Good Luck! 1 Lucky Winner Will Win This Fabulous "Green" Line of Accessories That Anyone Would Love! It Is All About Feeling Beautiful and Living Stylishly with a "Green" Touch!

Sponsored By: Green Tree Jewelry


Hosted By: Deliciously Savvy


Co-Hosted By:


Amy & Aron's Real Life Reviews // Happily Ever Rushed // My Silly Little Gang // IMHO Views, Reviews and Giveaways // Here We Go Again Ready // Heartbeats ~ Soul Stains // Michigan Savings & More // Box Roundup


PLUS a Big Thank You To All Of The Fabulous Bloggers Helping To Promote This Giveaway ~ You Truly Are The Best!


Green_Tree_Logo_new_designCheck Out Their Website Today!


You really do have to check out this website--such unique pieces! I doubt you will find these designs anywhere else in earrings or pendants. People are going to want to know where you got them!! I personally love that most are light weight but appear large. There are so many that I would love to own and wear.

1 LUCKY WINNER will receive 6 Pairs of Unique Green Tree Jewelry Earrings! (Pictured Above) These items are proudly made in the USA and they are based in San Diego! They are the creators of modern, laser cut jewelry pieces and other accessories... very cool!


And Now The Giveaway!!!


Giveaway Dates ~ 1/27 9PM EST until 02/18 11:59PM EST


Entrants must be 18 years old to enter and giveaway is open to US residents only.


Any Questions Email Me At mcushing7 (at) hotmail (dot) com.




This giveaway is in no way endorsed, affiliated or associated with Facebook,

Twitter or any other Social Media Networking Site. This giveaway is valid only

in the United States. Entrants must be 18+ years of age to enter.

This giveaway will end at 11:59PM (EST) on 02/18/2016.

Good Luck! Enter Below


Also we all “love it if you like us” on Facebook!


By Supporting Our Blogs Via Social Media You Are Helping Us To Provide Fabulous Prizes For Amazing Future Giveaways! Good Luck & Thank You!


Book Review-Whiskey Devils-Brandon Zenner


This book is not for everyone. There are drugs, violence and good old fashioned friendship. I guess you had to be around in the 60's and 70's to really appreciate what goes on in this novel. Nick--an aging hippie rents a house where he and all his friends congregate and party. But Nick's background is shrouded in mystery and is only slowly, very slowly revealed. You really won't see the ending coming. Evan has just quit his day job to join Nick's enterprise full time. Then Nick's past shows up to haunt them all.

All is not as it seems and Evan is left to find out the truth about all of these friends. But not until all hell brakes loose!

Yes, I did enjoy this book and am very glad I read it--but please do read the chapter below first and this book is definitely for adults--it is NOT for teens or young adults at least in my opinion.


About the Book: (from Amazon)

Running a criminal enterprise is hard work: Evan Powers has become the new manager in Nick Grady's well-established marijuana growing operation. Led by his roommate and best friend, little has changed in Nick's secretive business since the late '60s, which is just the way the aging hippie would like it to remain. However, Nick's complex past comes full circle, thrusting Evan in a scramble to decipher the truth behind the enigmatic lives of the people he holds dear. Deep in the woods, demons will be unleashed.


Read a chapter or two here

Purchase the book here

About the Author: (from Amazon)


Brandon Zenner is an American fiction writer. His short fiction has been published in both print and online publications, the first being submitted when he was just 19 years old. THE EXPERIMENT OF DREAMS, his debut eBook thriller, has reached Amazon's top-ten charts within its genre many times. His second novel, WHISKEY DEVILS, was released in early 2016. His genres of choice are thrillers, crime, dystopian literature, and science fiction.

Author's Website
Facebook
Twitter
Goodreads




I received the mobi edition of this book for review purposes only. All opinions expressed are my own honest opinions. For more information please check my Disclosure Statement. Our giveaways are in no way sponsored or promoted by Facebook.

E-Book-Healed by Love (2)-WW-Rev of Surrender My Love-Melissa Foster-Ends 2/7

Tuesday, January 26, 2016


Leesa and Cole are the perfect fit--but she is petrified that her past will impact his life and his orthopedic practice adversely. Although proven innocent of any wrong doing Leesa just can't leave it all behind--all that went before keeps going through her thoughts. She is one of those totally honest people and comes clean to Cole. Will he accept her or dump her as her ex did just when she needed him the most. This novel is a lesson to us all--be careful what you say--even a couple of words can disrupt someone's life so totally that they may never be the same again.


NEW RELEASE........

Book #2 The Bradens of Peaceful Harbor, Love in Bloom



Fall in love with Cole Braden in the Bradens of Peaceful Harbor. Hot, sexy, & wickedly naughty second cousins to the Weston, Colorado Bradens we know and love.
.

In SURRENDER MY LOVE...
Annalise "Leesa" Avalon never realized that one sentence could change her life until one of her students revealed his crush--and within twenty-four hours she finds herself under fire. After a grueling investigation that turns her life upside down, she steals away to Peaceful Harbor, Maryland, with a new identity to try to pull herself back together and figure out her next step.

From the outside, Cole Braden lives a charmed life. He's a top orthopedic surgeon with a thriving practice, strong family ties, and friends he adores. But there's a lonely spot inside Cole that no one can see. He has an enormous heart--and a painful past--but the desire to love and be loved is too strong to ignore.

A chance encounter brings Leesa and Cole together, and the attraction is immediate and intense. But a relationship is the last thing Leesa needs--and the only thing Cole wants. Long talks, heated moments, and deep connections are hard to resist, but the harder Cole tries, the more Leesa pulls away. Cole might truly be the right man for Leesa, but is Leesa the right woman for him?


SURRENDER MY LOVE is part of the Love in Bloom series. While SURRENDER MY LOVE can be read as a stand-alone novel, for even more reading enjoyment you may want to read the entire Love in Bloom series in series order.



**CONTENT WARNING: Due to mature content, recommended for readers aged 18+**



Available to buy from ...

Never miss a brand new release, special promotions or inside gossip again by simply signing up to receive your newsletter from Melissa.


Also Available

Healed by Love (Love in Bloom, The Bradens of Peaceful Harbor #1)
Meet the Bradens of Peaceful Harbor and fall in love with Nate Braden & Jewel Fisher in Healed by Love.

Nate Braden has loved his best friend’s younger sister Jewel for as long as he can remember, but between their age difference and his respect for Rick, he’s always kept his feelings at bay. Now he’s back in Peaceful Harbor, and Jewel is no longer sixteen years old—but there’s an even bigger obstacle standing in his way. Nate and Rick joined the military together eight years earlier. Nate came home a hero, but Rick didn’t make it out alive.

THE BRADENS AT PEACEFUL HARBOR are one of the newest additions to the Braden series and the LOVE IN BLOOM family.



**CONTENT WARNING: Due to mature content, recommended for readers aged 18+**



Book available to buy from ...



Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance, new adult romance (M/F, M/M, F/F), romantic suspense, thrillers, and historical fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa also co-writes the Love on Rockwell Island series with New York Times bestselling author Bella Andre. Melissa's emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented. Her books have been recommended by USA Today's book blog, Hagerstown Magazine, The Patriot, and several other print venues. She is the founder of the World Literary Café. When she's not writing, Melissa helps authors navigate the publishing industry through her author training programs on Fostering Success. 



Melissa has painted and donated several murals to The Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC. Her interests include her family, reading, writing, painting, friends, helping others see the positive side of life, and visiting Cape Cod.




Melissa is available to chat with book clubs and welcomes comments and emails from her readers. Visit Melissa at The World Literary Cafe
or her personal website.
Never miss a brand new release, special promotions or inside gossip again by simply signing up to receive your newsletter from Melissa.




Find Melissa on the following sites....
Follow the Book Tour







Photobucket

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

ALSO AVAILABLE IN THE LOVE IN BLOOM SERIES... 
NOW FOR THE AUTHOR'S GIVEAWAY !!


Win Healed by Love ebook

Two Winners

Ending on Sunday 7th February at 11.59pm EST
Open Worldwide

Enter Below & Good Luck !!









All opinions expressed are my own honest opinions. For more information please check my Disclosure Statement. Our giveaways are in no way sponsored or promoted by Facebook.

Book Review-Meow for the Money-( Klepto Cat Mystery #14)-Patricia Fry

Wednesday, January 20, 2016


I sometimes wonder if people realize how smart some cats really are--I know I am owned by a really smart cat! Well Rags is an exceptionally smart little guy--never mind that he is a kleptomaniac of the first degree! He knows when someone needs help and is there front and center. He saved the life of a kitty who was near death and when he saw her picture on the TV knew exactly who they were looking for. He convinced his family to follow him to where she was.

It turns out that this kitty was owned by a VERY rich older woman who was devastated. She actually owned 7 or was it 8 other cats who were all pampered and well cared for---as a matter of fact she was going to leave all her money to the person who would care for her cats. Now obviously there were people not too happy about this and things started to happen--

Savannah befriends June (the owner) and she, the baby and of course Rags end up spending a lot of time at this beautiful home. Then people started to go missing, were stabbed and were attempting to poison not only the cats--but the people as well. It took Savannah and her entire family to move into the house AND to get the staff replaced at least for a while until the culprit was found.

I loved the ending to this one--tissue box anyone? I just can't get enough of this series!!

About the Book: (from Amazon)

In this story, Rags, the klepto cat, saves a beautiful Himalayan when he finds her near death one chilly night. Did this pampered kitty escape or was she abducted? Her wealthy owner, June Balcomb, can only guess. June is so grateful to Rags that she embraces the entire Ivey family, and Savannah and Rags become frequent visitors at the Balcomb estate. It doesn’t take Savannah long to realize someone close to June is out to harm her. The plot thickens when those June relies on most come under attack, her grandnephew is kidnapped, her attorney stabbed, and a trusted employee dies. When someone attempts to poison one of her cats, June agrees to bring in a whole new staff—all friends of the Iveys. Against the advice of others, she also hires a young woman who was only recently released from jail. Will things calm down for June once she has sent her staff and relatives away? Not until Detective Craig and Savannah, with a lot of help from Rags, start stirring things up.


Read a chapter or two here

Purchase the book here

About the Author: (from Amazon)


There is a comprehensive biography of Patricia Fry which can be viewed here. This is one interesting woman!

Goodreads
Website






All opinions expressed are my own honest opinions. For more information please check my Disclosure Statement. Our giveaways are in no way sponsored or promoted by Facebook.

Signed PB copies of AT Bay and BOOKER - Streets of Mayhem-2-WW-At Bay-John Mefford-Ends 2/7

Tuesday, January 19, 2016


This is definitely a novel that will keep you guessing--along with Alexandra who has lost most of her memory in a very bad car crash. Somehow or another she starts to remember things-but mostly from her job as a FBI agent. Her memory of her family is sketchy at best as she tries to reconnect with her son, rebellious teenage daughter and her somewhat distant husband. She also has to try to figure out a way to get rid of the Nanny--uh you'll probably agree!! For some reason she has an easier time remembering her co-workers and how to relate to them, or not.

Cheating husbands are dying in very painful ways and Alexander is bound and determined to find the killer--as well as who caused her car crash. How Alexander hones in on the killer is nothing short of genius. What happens at the end will catch you unaware (and you know I won't spill the beans!!). This is one of those books that you won't want to put down until the very end! I am definitely looking forward to others in this series.


NEW SERIES....

Alex Troutt Thriller Series #1

AT Bay

Alexandra Giordano never knew she had it so good. Until it was all gone in an instant.

As she begins her daunting quest to uncover the black spots on her memory, what she finds isn’t sweet or charming or even pleasant. And that’s when she begins to question everything, including herself.

Her work as a Special Agent for the FBI is only a distraction, serving as a mental metronome…anything to crank the gears of her feeble mind.

And then it happens—a bizarre, ritualistic murder. She loses herself in her work, fully immersed
in the investigation. Unable to recall even her own kids, she’s somehow able to formulate
coherent theories on what type of person could pull off such a sickening act.

As her mind slowly plugs a few memory gaps, her emotions are scrambled by the reality of her
worlds colliding. And the resulting explosion tears her in two.

Can she pick up all the incendiary fragments to solve the twisted crime while she clings to some
semblance of sanity?

One woman can only keep so much…AT Bay.

Available to buy from.....


About the Author
A veteran of the corporate wars, former journalist, and true studier of human and social behavior, best-selling author John W. Mefford has been writing novels since he first entered the work force twenty-five years ago, although he never put words on paper until late 2009.

John writes novels full of intrigue, suspense, and thrills, but they also evoke an emotional connection with the characters.

When he’s not writing, he chases three kids around, slaves away in the yard, reads, takes in as many sports as time allows, watches all sorts of movies, and continues to make mental notes of people and societies across the land.

John lives in Frisco, Texas with his beautiful wife, three opinionated kids, and a feisty fat cat who rules the world.


Find the author on the following sites...


OTHER BOOKS FROM JOHN W MEFFORD

9578899



Follow the book tour









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


NOW FOR THE AUTHOR'S GIVEAWAY

Win Signed paperback copies of AT Bay and BOOKER - Streets of Mayhem

2 Winners!!

Ending on Sunday 7th February at 11.59pm CST
Open Worldwide 



Enter HERE



Good Luck !!









I received an e-book copy of this book for review purposes. All opinions expressed are my own honest opinions. For more information please check my Disclosure Statement. Our giveaways are in no way sponsored or promoted by Facebook.

$25 Petco GC-1-US-PAWSitively In Love Valentine’s GA Hop-Ends 2/5 #PawsinLove


This hop was put together by Miss Molly Says and Mom Does Reviews This Blog Hop is for gift cards or Family-Friendly Gifts for your furry friend. They must be worth at least $15. There is a clickable list after my Rafflecopter to make it easy for you to check out and enter all the others!

Miki's Hope will be giving away 1 $25 Petco GC to one lucky winner who is 18 years of age or older and lives in the United States. if you live elsewhere and know that you can actually use this GC then by all means enter! Rafflecopter will be used to pick the winner. I will email that winner who must reply to that email within 48 hours with the email address they want it sent to. Miki's Hope is responsible for getting the prize to the winner. Please note neither Greater Good or Petco is aware that I am doing this. The Petco GC pic is from Amazon where I will be personally purchasing the GC for the winner!! I am NOT an affiliate of any of the sites mentioned!!

I love animals--all warm blooded animals at any rate--well maybe not all--but most!! You will sometimes see me blog about my cat, who was a rescue from a rescue organization and she is a terror and a sweet heart all at the same time! I LOVE her to pieces.

It has been a while since I wrote about a charity without the charity knowing about it--but get ready--here it comes--And even if you are dead broke you CAN help out here without spending a dime. And I encourage you to do so daily or as often as you can.


The Greater Good.com
and their CLICK TO GIVE Campaigns

Here is what GreaterGood has to say:

Providing easy online ways to help people, animals, and the planet

GreaterGood began in 1999 to provide support for worthy causes through easy, online actions. Since its launch, GreaterGood has contributed more than $30 million to charities around the world.

Each of our cause-related websites partners with nonprofits to provide support through many different easy actions, including a free, fast 'click', shopping, and through the Gifts That Give More™ online donation program.

Currently, all donations generated by GreaterGood activities are distributed by GreaterGood.org, a 501c3 nonprofit. Each year, GreaterGood.org grants go to more than 130 charities working in the United States and worldwide. Recent grants include, but are not limited to: providing meals for the hungry and supporting sustainable practices to end poverty; providing micronutrients and oral rehydration formula to bring ailing infants and children back to health; supporting breast cancer research and programs helping women receive free mammograms; rescuing and caring for abandoned pets or endangered animals until a permanent home can be found; helping families cope with autism; feeding homeless veterans and assisting them in finding housing and jobs; funding leading-edge diabetes research; encouraging reading and literacy through providing books, scholarships, and other educational services; and preserving rainforests and other wildlife habitat.


You can learn more about our current projects and how you can help more at GreaterGood.org.

Here are all their Click to Share sites and all you have to do is click in--click on the button on the top of the site and you have helped a worthy cause.

Our Click to Give™ Sites

GreaterGood
The Hunger Site
The Breast Cancer Site
The Animal Rescue Site
The Veterans Site
The Autism Site
The Alzheimers Site
The Diabetes Site
The Literacy Site
The Rainforest Site


Of course all the individual sites have a place to shop or donate to help a specific cause. I have purchased several items at the Animal Rescue site and loved each and everything I purchased.

a Rafflecopter giveaway








I AM NOT AN AFFILIATE OF GREATERGOOD.COM OR ANY OF THE CLICK TO GIVE SITES, PETCO OR AMAZON. All opinions expressed are my own honest opinions. For more information please check my Disclosure Statement. Our giveaways are in no way sponsored or promoted by Facebook.

Book Review -The History Major A Novella -Michael P. Cash

Monday, January 18, 2016


There was a giveaway on my blog recently where I said that I read every single one of Michael P Cash's books-except this one. I told you then that I would get this book and review it! I always try to keep my promises-thank you to this marvelous author for sending me an advanced reader paperback copy for review purposes!!

This is a novella, but one that will have you trying to figure out whether Amanda is alive and dreaming or dead--it is not until the VERY end that you will find out. It reminded me somewhat of another novella which to this day I can not get out of my head-"The Hanging Tree". I combined it with one of the Battle for Darracia reviews I wrote. Both The History Major and The Hanging Tree will resonate in my brain for years to come.

I will leave you with these 2 quotes which can be found at the beginning if the book and which I truly believe to be truth.

Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.--George Santayana

History is not a burden on the memory but an illumination of the soul--Lord Acton


About the Book (from Amazon)

After a vicious fight with her boyfriend followed by a night of heavy partying, college freshman Amanda Greene wakes up in her dorm room to find things are not the same as they were yesterday. She can't quite put her finger on it. She's sharing her room with a peculiar stranger. Amanda discovers she's registered for classes she would never choose with people that are oddly familiar. An ominous shadow is stalking her. Uncomfortable memories are bubbling dangerously close to her fracturing world, propelling her to an inevitable collision between fantasy and reality. Is this the mother of all hangovers or is something bigger happening?

Watch the Book Trailer here

Read a chapter or two here

Purchase the Book Here

About the Author: (from Amazon)


Michael Phillip Cash is an award-winning screenwriter and novelist. He's written eleven books including the best-selling Brood X, Stillwell, The Flip, The After House, The Hanging Tree, Witches Protection Program, Pokergeist, Monsterland and Battle for Darracia series.

Michael resides on the North Shore of Long Island. He writes full-time with his screaming kids in the background.

Connect with Michael on:

Authors Website
Authors Blog
Twitter
Facebook
Goodreads





All opinions expressed are my own honest opinions. For more information please check my Disclosure Statement. Our giveaways are in no way sponsored or promoted by Facebook.

$25 American Tea Room GC-1-US, CAN-Cup of Love GA Hop-Ends 2/4 #CupofLove


Welcome to the Cup of Love Valentine’s Giveaway Hop Put together by Planet Weidknecht and Mom Does Reviews. Thank you ladies!! And please don't forget to visit all the other participating bloggers-there is a clickable link below my rafflecopter. Each of their prizes has to be at least $15.00-so after you enter mine--enter all of theirs!!


As I have been reminded online January is " Hot Tea" month. So I decided to use one of my affiliate links to introduce you all to the American Tea Room (As an affiliate I will receive a small commission if a purchase is made after entering the site by either clicking here or on any of the included pictures within this post or on my left hand sidebar). This site has so many different teas there is no way you would not be able to find one or to get that perfect hostess gift for the tea lover you know.
American Tea Room Your Ultimate Tea Resource

My absolute favorite flavor of tea is Peppermint--then Black Tea-mostly English or Irish Breakfast teas. I also prefer teabags to loose tea (I do have lots of both in my apartment!). Of course if you like White Tea, Oolong or even Macha--they have that too. They also have a couple of food items and some really nice tea accessories!! You really have to keep clicking on the catagories at the top to learn a whole lot more and to discover what else they have and all about the company itself

They ship to the US (including Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Alaska) and Canada.

So if you or someone you know is a tea lover and you are 18 years of age or older and reside in the US or Canada then start entering on the Rafflecopter form below NOW. Rafflecopter will be used to pick the one lucky winner. I will email the winner who has to reply to my email within 48 hours with the email they want the gift card sent. Miki's Hope is responsible for getting the prize to the winner.

a Rafflecopter giveaway









As an affiliate I will receive a small commission if a purchase is made after entering the site by either clicking here or on any of the included pictures within this post or on my left hand sidebar.
All opinions expressed are my own honest opinions. For more information please check my Disclosure Statement. Our giveaways are in no way sponsored or promoted by Facebook.

The Ultimate Valentine's Day Gift Guide-I Love You to the Moon & Back Necklace GA-1-US-2/14 @las930

Saturday, January 16, 2016

I Love You To The Moon and Back Necklace Giveaway

Welcome to the

I Love You To The Moon and Back Necklace Giveaway!

This is part of The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Gift Guide! Stop by and check it out for great gift ideas for the whole family.

Below this post you can find all the other giveaways for the guide, please take a minute to enter as many as possible.

Each giveaway will be slightly different as to cut down on entries for each one.

The Grand Prize has a lot of entries but, over $1,000 worth of prizes to 4 winners, so you will not want to miss that! Do some entries each day, plus there are lots of daily entries for more chances. You can enter it HERE on this blog!

This giveaway will be twitter entries. Follow bloggers on Twitter to get extra entries. You must be following the bloggers until the end of the contest to be eligible for those entries.

The sponsor entries are a variety so you get lots of entries for those, and don't forget the daily entries. The sponsor entries will be worth the most.

Our sponsor for this giveaway is


A Touch Of Dazzle

touch of dazzle

I Love You To The Moon and Back Necklace

$39.99 rv

See the review HERE.


What Mom or Grandmother would not love to receive this from either their son or daughter--or maybe a Mom or Grandmother wou;d like to give it to their favorite or all of their favorites!! It is so pretty and it says it all-at any time of the year.

1 Winner will receive this prize!

This giveaway is in no way endorsed, affiliated, or associated with Facebook, Twitter or any other Social Media Networking Site. You are not eligible if you have won a prize from the sponsor in the last 12 month. This Giveaway is valid in the Continental United States Only and Entrants must be 18+ years of age to enter. This giveaway event will end at 11:59 PM (EST) 2/14/16. The winners will have 48 hours to email their information back to las93063 at gmail dot com or a new winner will be drawn, you may want to put this email address as safe as it could go to spam. The sponsors are each responsible for shipping of the above prizes. No blog associated with this contests are responsible for prize fulfillment. If you would like to be a sponsor in a giveaway like this please email Laura Smith at las930 (at)gmail (dot) com.


MORE GIVEAWAYS AS PROMISED


 











Affiliate links if any are NOT those of Miki's Hope. I received an entry on the giveaway form for helping to promote this giveaway.All opinions expressed are my own honest opinions. For more information please check my Disclosure Statement. Our giveaways are in no way sponsored or promoted by Facebook.

$25 Amazon/PP-1-WW-Baby It's Cold Outside GA Hop-Ends 1/31



Another great hop put together by LeahSay’s Views and Planet Weidknecht Thank you ladies!! Below the Rafflecopter you will find the list of other participating blogger (clickable list) all of whom have prizes worth at least $25.00. It is worth your while to go to each of them and enter those contests as well.

As for Miki's Hope I am once again giving away to 1 winner who resides World Wide and is 18 years of age or older your choice of a $25 Amazon GC or $25 PayPal. The winner will be chosen by Rafflecopter and I will email the winner who must reply to that email within 48 hours with their choice of prize and the email they wish it sent to.

Baby is demanding my attention at the moment and acting like


So without further ado--here is the Rafflecopter--easy as usual!

a Rafflecopter giveaway


The Ultimate Valentine's Day Gift Guide Grand Prize-4 Win-US-Ends 2/14 @las930 #UVDGGG

Friday, January 15, 2016

This post contains affiliate links but they are NOT those of Miki's Hope, someone will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on the links.

There are a LOT of smaller giveways you can enter as well-I have 5 of them right here on Miki's Hope-this is one massive giveaway!! I tried to pick the ones that I would like to win!! They are all starting on 1/15 and ending on 2/14 and are a bit shorter to enter. To see at a glance which ones I have click here -they are listed under giveaways one right after the other and are clickable. Good Luck Everyone and Happy Valentine's Day!

Of course the 4 grand prizes are absolutely fsntastic. Under the sponsor listing each has a review you can click on to see what it is all about.

valentine grand prize

Welcome to

The Ultimate Valentine's Day Gift Guide Grand Prize!

We want everyone to have a great Valentine's Day so we came together to give you these great prizes.

We have almost $1,400 rv of prizes to giveaway to 4 winners!

There are even more Valentine's Day giveaways on the link at the bottom or HERE.

Also don't forget to join the #ValGifts Twitter Party for more prizes and $$$Cash$$$ on

February 4, 2015 at 8 pm EST.

You can RSVP HERE.

Hosted by: Michigan Saving and More

Co Hosted by:

Tales From A Southern Mom

Sew Crafty Angel

Java John Z’s

Joyful Gifts By Julie

PaulaMS’ Giveaways, Reviews, & Freebies

God’s Growing Garden

Heartbeats~ Soul Stains

Simply Sherryl

Deliciously Savvy

LivingWithBeth.com


I want to thank all the wonderful bloggers that help promote these contests! Please visit and follow them so we all can have great contests for our followers! Bookmark them and visit them later, they always have great things on their sites!


WE ALSO WANT TO THANK OUR AWESOME SPONSORS – PLEASE SHOW THEM SOME LOVE!

Remember: You are not eligible if you have won from any sponsor in the last 12 months, this includes contests on other websites.

IntelliARMOR - Hardened Glass Screen Protector - See review HERE.

Everything Doormats - Valentine's Day XOXO MatMate Doormat & Basic Tray - See review HERE.

Kobert InternationalWaterproof Case (Deluxe Pro Edition) – See the review HERE.

Get 20% off with Coupon Code: P3LVGSJK

Kobert International Sports Armband (For iPhone 6 Plus) See the review HERE.

Get 20% off with Coupon Code: EDN4GS5Q

JClaw TekFlash LED Headlamp – See review HERE.

15% off this headlamp with coupon code: TR8EDO88

JClaw Tek Fire Talon Multitool – See review HERE.

15% off the Fire Talon with coupon code: 2XCQLAG3

JClaw Tek Kodiak Survival Knife – See review HERE.

15% off this knife with coupon code: 69YCX7CM

JClaw Tek Scorpio Premium UV Blacklight Flashlight – See review HERE.

15% off this flashlight with coupon code: YYOH4R4R

Lloyd and Lucy’s Pet SuppliesHip & Joint Supplement for Dogs – See review HERE.

Sign up for email and receive a $10 discount HERE.

Two Rivers Coffee Co.Mega Coffee Sampler – See review HERE.

Two Rivers Coffee Co.Bit of Everything – See review HERE.

Two Rivers Coffee Co.Luxury Sampler Pack – See review HERE.

Two Rivers Coffee Co.Chocoholics Variety Pack (Brand New) - See review HERE.

Teach My - Teach My Toddler Learning Kit Deluxe Version - See review HERE.

Now available at Target!

Care meRechargeable CM-202 Callus Remover – See Review HERE.

Sign up for their email and get 20% off HERE middle of page

Care meCool Breeze Aroma Diffuser - See Review HERE.

Winning Moves Games - CROCODILE DENTIST - See review HERE.

Winning Moves Games -INSTANT INSANITY - See review HERE.

Winning Moves Games -Rubik's 4x4 - See review HERE.

Live Well Series and Jeff Gold MusicSleep Well For Kids – The Original.

20% discount any title – enter code: livewell at check out HERE only.

You can also listen for free if you have Prime – HERE.

Live Well Series and Jeff Gold MusicLive Well – Techniques For Managing Stress – See the review HERE.

20% discount any title – enter code: livewell at check out HERE only.

Jeff Gold MusicEscapes – See review HERE.

20% discount any title – enter code: livewell at check out HERE only.

Jeff Gold MusicSimple Treasures

20% discount any title – enter code: livewell at check out HERE only.

Lugz - REGIMENT HI WR - See review HERE.

Raspberry Ketone Pro - See review HERE.

IQualTech - 2 high quality dual-LED bike lights - See review HERE.

YumEarth - Valentines Candy Package - See review HERE.

Water Gallery - Choice of 1 bottle - See review HERE.

Skoycloth - Skoy Cloths and Skoy Scrubs - See review HERE.

Click and Grow - Smart Herb Garden and surprise Valentine's Day-themed refill 3-pack - See review HERE.

Sign up for their email and receive a code for 15% off.

Heat Holders - Ladies Twist Lounge Socks with Snowflake Grip - See review HERE.

Corso's Cookies - MILK CHOCOLATE COVERED SHORTBREAD BARK - See review HERE.

One Step Ahead - Kids Toy Storage Organizer with Removable Bins - See review HERE.

One Step Ahead - Flower Pot Sort & Match - See review HERE.

Cosmically Solar - Motion Sensor LED Light - See review HERE.

Sign up for their email for a special free gift HERE.

Think Fun - Math Dice Chase - See review HERE.

Think Fun - Stratos Spheres - See review HERE.

I See Me - Who Loves Me? Valentine Edition Storybook & Stickers Gift Set - See review HERE.

THE GIVEAWAY

1st prize 2nd prize

3rd place

4th place

This giveaway is in no way endorsed, affiliated, or associated with Facebook, Twitter or any other Social Media Networking Site. You are not eligible if you have won a prize from any of the sponsors in the last 12 month. This Giveaway is valid in the Continental United States Only and Entrants must be 18+ years of age to enter. This giveaway event will end at 11:59 PM (EST) 2/14/16. The winners will have 48 hours to email their information back to las93063 at gmail dot com or a new winner will be drawn, you may want to put this email address as safe as it could go to spam. The sponsors are each responsible for shipping of the above prizes. No blog associated with this contests are responsible for prize fulfillment. If you would like to be a sponsor in a giveaway like this please email Laura Smith at las930 (at)gmail (dot) com or contact the blog owner of the site you are on, they can always help!

Also we all “love it if you like us” on Facebook! If you like our blogs on social media it helps us bring you only the best giveaways and more of them!

ENTER TO WIN MORE BELOW


 













Affiliate links if any are NOT those of Miki's Hope. I received an entry on the giveaway form for helping to promote this giveaway.
All opinions expressed are my own honest opinions. For more information please check my Disclosure Statement. Our giveaways are in no way sponsored or promoted by Facebook.
 
Miki's Hope . Design by Pocket