tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71506003779295325192024-03-05T13:54:04.544-08:00Heart on FireAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985984179293765365noreply@blogger.comBlogger126125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150600377929532519.post-4287873940154544372015-01-25T20:57:00.000-08:002015-01-25T20:57:58.074-08:00Famous Encounters We all have a list of famous people we would love to meet but in reality we probably will never meet. It's always a nice fantasy to think about what it would be like to meet one of them. My list is always constantly changing day to day haha I'm sure I'm not the only one. To me famous is a vague word, so many indie authors whom are not that well know are famous to me because they have impacted me in some was shape or form. <br />
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On October of 2013 I got to meet one of my favorite authors of all time, she may not be well known to a lot of people but I adore her and her books. I was so nervous that I literally dropped all the books I brought to sign, it was rather embarrassing but I had a good laugh at my expense. <br />
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On March of 2014 I got to meet the amazing people whom made my childhood so fantastic, they helped shape my imagination and shelter me from all the problems I dealt with on a day to day basis. These amazing people to me are by far the coolest people I've had the pleasure of meet. Anime has and will always be a big part of my life and Sailor Moon was one of my most influential ones out there for girls. I was so nervous too meet them I had to walk around the vendors a few times before I had the courage to go up to meet them.</div>
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(Lind, Me & Toby aka Sailor Moon & Tuxedo Mask)</div>
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(Jessica, Katie aka Sailor Mars & I)</div>
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In 2014 I went to comic con and I had the pleasure of meet some of the Dwarves from The Hobbit, I love The Hobbit and LOTR but I wasn't as excited to meet them, I went up to them got their autographs for a friend and that was all, I guess they haven't impacted me as much as I thought they had. </div>
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On January 18th 2015 I had the great pleasure of meeting Randy from Say Yes To The Dress, I honestly love that show so much and adore him on it. A few girl from work came with me to the Wonderful Wedding Show to meet him and it was not a disappointment. He's just as sassy,amazing and flamboyant in person as he is on tv. He's so sweet too, I was honestly shaking when I got to meet him. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">When anxiety-burdened Lana provides him with shelter, she’s swept into his world of pandemonium where fear means fight not flight. Leaving behind her imprisoned life with an over-bearing mother, she learns of Soul’s shocking past and what it truly means to be alive. But when the gang closes ranks and Soul falls ill, finding a bright future seems futile.<br /> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Together Soul and Lana must seek reason behind an ally’s betrayal, a dead woman’s return, and the ruthlessness behind some people’s need for vengeance.<br /> But the pair don’t always see eye to eye, and each have plans that could jeopardise everything.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">From Kai:</span></em></strong> <strong>MY LIFE BEYOND THE GRAVE is a
project dear to my heart, a pet project that combines my love of vampire
mythology and my love of macabre history. Dracula has always held me in thrall,
ever since I was first introduced to him when I was 10 or so.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(And it was, I must admit, through Dracula
Dead and Loving It that I really fell in love with him.) This book represents a
love affair that I’ve had with Dracula ever since. I’ve taken history and given
it a new life in this book. This is my coming of age Dracula story, a look at
the history and an examination of a man who must forever live with the sins he
committed as a human. I hope that this book will rekindle your love for
Dracula, and for vampires. Thank you for checking me out. <o:p></o:p></strong></span></span></div>
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</span>I couldn’t do this without your support. Thank you. xx<o:p></o:p></strong></span></span></div>
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</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #181818; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><em>"I
have lived a life worth speaking about, and have seen things that would leave a
modern man weeping in fear. I have outlived my entire family and have lived to
see a time that one could not think possible. I have traveled the globe, and I
have spread an empire greater than anything that I could have ever accomplished
in my mortal life.</em></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #181818; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><em>
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<span style="background: white;">I am here to speak of these accomplishments, to
tell my story for once without the smoke and mirrors of the silver screen, or
the whispers in the dark of a pub where it’s better that you pretend you don’t
notice the regal, pale man in the corner who hasn’t touched his drink. I don’t expect
you to believe everything that I say here in these pages, but this is my truth
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><em>According to
the history books, and yes, I am narcissistic enough that I went back and
checked the facts to see what people have been led to believe about me, I was
killed in a skirmish somewhere that no one is quite certain of, and that the
exact date of my death is up for debate.<o:p></o:p></em></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><em>They also say
that the men who killed me took my head back to Constantinople. Obviously that
is a damn lie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Immortal though I am,
removing my head will kill me permanently. That was one of the first things
that I was taught when I awoke as a vampire for the first time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Furthermore, I didn't die by the road in a
skirmish when they say that I did. There's a reason that the history books have
no accurate date for my death. Did you ever think to question why? <o:p></o:p></em></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><em>The scholars
believe in part that it was to keep morale up, that the men fighting with me
during my short third reign didn't want to admit that I was dead, and that they
fought hard to keep my death a secret, and to keep my remains from being taken
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><em>The person who
was killed and thought to be me was one of my doubles. I had hired three men to
pretend to be me. They were given explicit instructions and were made up to
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not aware of this fact, however, and I made sure that she believed me to be
dead when the reports reached her ears. As soon as that part of the ruse was
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this day that I was never able to live a life with her, and I don't know if I
was ever a father, or if she remarried. I chose to leave that part of me behind
when I became the thing that I am now, and I have never even considered the
thought of finding a woman to bring into this new life of mine. I wouldn't wish
this on anyone who I cared about. It isn't as glamorous as the movies make it
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mortal happened at the end of October. It was when my contract was set to
expire, and when my reign as Prince Dracul would end forever. I made the deal
when I was in prison and feverish and I don't remember what the terms were, I
was convinced that I was talking to myself the whole time, but here I am.<o:p></o:p></em></span></span></div>
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beginning to enjoy being Prince again. The old bloodlust returned, the fierce
pride in my kingdom, the desire to make it better. I am, after all, my father's
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my death to be exaggerated and my doubles were killed in different skirmishes.
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through were particularly peaceful or celebrated in the way that you would want
it to be. The men who were my doubles were treated poorly, hastily buried when
it was realized that they were not truly me, and spit upon and cursed for their
treachery and lies. My first two doubles were left in shallow, unmarked graves
where they fell. My men in both skirmishes were beaten back as the Ottoman
forces grew more determined to take the body of Vlad Dracul back to their
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discovered that I had tricked them, the Ottoman forces were in such a rage that
stories of their anger spread across the country like wildfire. I had tricked
them, twice, and sent them into a howling fit. I had made them a laughingstock
across the country and word of their stupidity passed the lips of everyone who
had once feared them. This would be the quiet legacy of mine that would colour
the stories of my brutality. Vlad Tepes was as clever as he was brutal, and not
even the Turks were safe from my trickery.<o:p></o:p></em></span></span></div>
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these things happen from a distance, unable to help, unable to interfere lest I
truly be caught and killed. I was already living on borrowed time, and I had so
much to do to set my affairs in order before I was to be whisked away from my
mortal life and taken into the clutches of the dark of night as a vampire.<o:p></o:p></em></span></span></div>
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come with you right now," I argued. "We are winning for the first
time in weeks, and I am desperate to take this next leg of the journey. What is
one more night without me when there are hundreds of men, my own and Ottoman
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his mind that I had to be stopped. At this time, my "head" was just
arriving in Constantinople, and I hadn't seen my men that day. As far as they
knew, I had been killed on the battlefield, when really I had been in a small
hovel, hiding and trying not to let my men know that I had not been killed. My
master came upon me that night as soon as there was no one around. I was
reading by candlelight, waiting for my men to arrive with reports. I had two
men I trusted with the plan of my doubles, and they had been keeping me abreast
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did to me, I could not argue. He was upon me in a flash. I could not scream, I
could not fight back, I had lost control of my body and my mind and I fell into
stunned silence as he fell upon me with the swiftness of a wolf. I sat there,
reeling from the wounds inflicted upon me that would grant me my immortality; I
felt that I had not accomplished enough. I was forty-five years old when I
died. I was alone, in a hovel, left to die as my blood seeped out from two
delicate holes in my neck. I was left to suffer through the slowing of my
heart; with nothing to keep me company except the memories of life only half
lived. I hoped that I would see my brothers soon, that I would join them in
death to be welcomed into their embrace in the afterlife, but that was not
true. I forgot that, as my life drained away and my breathing became shallow
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</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #181818; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"I
have lived a life worth speaking about, and have seen things that would leave a
modern man weeping in fear. I have outlived my entire family and have lived to
see a time that one could not think possible. I have traveled the globe, and I
have spread an empire greater than anything that I could have ever accomplished
in my mortal life.</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #181818; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">
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<span style="background: white;">I am here to speak of these accomplishments, to
tell my story for once without the smoke and mirrors of the silver screen, or
the whispers in the dark of a pub where it’s better that you pretend you don’t
notice the regal, pale man in the corner who hasn’t touched his drink. I don’t
expect you to believe everything that I say here in these pages, but this is my
truth as I know it to be.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">My name is Vlad Tepes Dracul, and I am here to
tell you my story."<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #181818; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Kai
Kiriyama is a Canadian Asgardian geek with an affinity for Pokemon and
Shakespeare.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Accomplished at divination
through crystals, pendulum, tea leaf reading and palmistry, Kai oftentimes
frightens herself (and her clients!) with the accuracy of what she predicts.
Convinced that both her to-read and to-write piles will never be completed, Kai
tries not to worry too much about it. Oftentimes, you can find her hanging
around on twitter and dispensing dubious advice through her blog. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Interview time!!!!!!!</u></span> </strong></span></div>
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you'd like*getures to seats* well I'd like to thank the both of you for being
here with me today. Now let's get to the needy giddy of things shall we
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previously released Blaze Tuesday and the Case of The Knight Surgeon, what made
you decide to re vamp and re release it? Was Blaze just being difficult as
usual? Hahha</em> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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difficult!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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are. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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nothing to do with this!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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wasn’t because of anything to do with Blaze. The book was previously released
with a small press and I just wasn’t happy with the results. I pulled the book
the first time and Blaze went to languish on the shelves for a year. When I
finally pulled his story back off the shelf, I re-read it and realized that
there was a lot of stuff missing that should have been in there, so I rewrote
it.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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when I want to be.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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You wouldn’t let me rest until I rewrote the book and started prepping to
release it myself.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Blaze</strong>: And look at how well
that worked out! It was worth the blood, sweat and tears.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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tears.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Blaze</strong> [chuckles] No more
shooting me on the blog.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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enough I think but could you please tell fellow readers what makes you and your
story so brilliant and why they should pick it up?</em> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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pick this book up because I am ruggedly handsome and smart, I’m a smooth ladies
man with a hero-complex that just won’t quit, and I always get the badguy in
the end.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Kai:</strong> Lies.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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sweetheart.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Kai</strong>: Would you please take
this seriously?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Blaze</strong>: I’m not Sherlock
Holmes. I have to walk myself through every step and I’m not exactly what you’d
call a genius. I used to be a cop, I know when things aren’t right, and I hope
that my story is accessible to everyone. I’m likable and weird and I do
actually get the badguy in the end.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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that’s acceptable.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><em>*smiles* Kai my dear friend
how would you descide Blaze? In the fewest words possible.</em> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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shoes with a heart of gold underneath a rough and tumble, and for his sake,
handsome, exterior. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><em>And Blaze how would you
describe Kai? Or the relationship between the both of you?<o:p></o:p></em></span></span></div>
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harsh mistress who refuses to let me do what I want. Our relationship is
disgustingly symbiotic because I wouldn’t exist if it wasn’t for her, and
antagonistic because she’s an evil mastermind.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><em>*glares at Blaze* so mister
what is your deal with Canada? Hmmm</em> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Blaze:</strong> I love Canada. Kai is
Canadian! I got no beef with you guys! Kai notwithstanding. Jeez, I thought you
guys were polite and could take jokes.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Kai:</strong> We can’t. We’ll fight
you. Hockey fight style.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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to take from your book? And what inspired you to write this story?<o:p></o:p></em></span></span></div>
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back for more.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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for you, sweetie.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Blaze</strong>: Yeah, but, I want them
to come back for more.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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for my readers to walk away from the book feeling like they’re walking away
from a friend, or a really good movie. That sort of sense of wonder that you
get after seeing an action movie? That. I want them to feel a bit of a
connection to Blaze, If I can inspire someone to do some good, or to really
think critically about the charitable organizations<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>that they donate to, then even better! I’m
not hoping to change the world…<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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change the world, but I wouldn’t mind it if I inspire a few people to think. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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your services and then come back for the sequel.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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nice.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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sequel right?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Probably not until 2015 though.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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both for stoping by today it was great fun *hugs Kai and Blaze*</em> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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appear on Kai’s blog in a serial every week. You can find the archive at… uh…
Kai?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.theraggedyauthor.com/Serial-Blaze-Tuesday"><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: blue;">www.theraggedyauthor.com/Serial-Blaze-Tuesday</span></span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> and it’s always free to read online, and it does tie in
to the first chapter, although it’s not necessary to read it to understand the
novel.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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that you’ll come say hi. Thank you for having us!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I think when I first started writing Eric I tried not so much to envision myself as I tried to just see things from his perspective. I tried to take a ground’s eye view of the war, of the conflict, of being thrust into dangerous situations without feeling like you’re prepared and having to deal with all of this tremendous pressure. Part of that, I’m sure, is what I was feeling as a writer at the time, knowing that for the first time I was planning to put out this work that people everywhere would see and understanding that it would be scrutinized and criticized, and that really freaked me out, so in a way that put me in Eric’s shoes. </span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">So far as the other characters go, I think a little bit of me goes into each of them, but I also try to keep everyone distinct from myself as much as possible, because that allows me to explore their personalities and challenge myself to see things from their perspective, which forces me to develop their characters better since the best way to learn about someone is to observe them in a pressure situation they might not be comfortable in.</span> </span><br />
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Who ever knew the end would come
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In this final volume of the BLOOD
SKIES series, Eric Cross and Danica Black find themselves facing impossible
odds in the desolate ruins of the world they once knew. Hunted by the mercenary forces of the newly
formed East Claw Coalition and desperate to find the elusive White Mother, the
two refugees will be pushed to the limits of their abilities and sanity as they
struggle to survive.<br />
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Meanwhile, in the near future,
the undead hunter called Reaver searches for the lost city of Bloodhollow, the
place where humankind will make its final stand, while the undead of New Koth
and the rebellious White Children make their push to end the reign of the Ebon
Kingdoms once and for all.<br />
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As timelines collide and the
spider weaves her web, the battle for the fate of the riven world will come to
its violent conclusion in the depths of a forgotten city, where unlikely heroes
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An avid hiker, reader, San
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thrillers <i>Blood Angel Rising </i>and <i>Colder</i>) and drinks a lot of wine when he
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<span id="freeText8074946856604587658"><em>When Alexis Lin heads to Sin City for the summer, she wants nothing more than to dive into the clubs, spas, and concerts – the benefits of her father’s high roller lifestyle. On her first night in the city, Alexis gets into trouble at a club but walks away from it with the help of Connor Vincent. Private security guard to the top gamblers, Connor is all charm with his clients, but he's the anti-Prince Charming when it comes to women. Connor doesn’t have time for romance. He has his own problems to deal with, including his wild card of a brother who has come to town to collect on a past debt. <br /><br />Alexis and Connor's unlikely chemistry heats things up as chance again conspires to throw them together. The stakes become even higher when unexpected tragedy strikes Alexis’ family and when Connor’s brother threatens to ruin the life that Connor has worked so hard to build. To come out ahead of the game, Alexis must be brave enough to listen to her heart, Connor must finally face up to his past, and both must decide how much they're willing to lose.<br /><br />Sometimes risking your heart is the biggest gamble of all.<br /><br />Losing Enough is a New Adult Contemporary Romance.</em></span></div>
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I honestly adore Helen's earlier work, so I've become accustomed to what she's written, so while I read this book and got to the steamer parts of it id often forget that one of my favourite authors had written this. Id instantly turn red and say to myself<strong> holy crap</strong> who knew she had this in her. I'm not a newbie to the world of NA for I love Abbi Glines books, but still I was very shocked, but in a good way. </div>
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This novel proves that while she may have written YA that she can and has the capability to write different genres, beautifully so. It's so fluid and well put together it almost seemed easy for her to just switch. Her character's are so entertaining and exciting that you can't help but love Alex for her fieriness, Connor for his cool demeanour that melts you and for Elle's outrageous personality that seems so catchy. </div>
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I loved every moment of this novel, it's something new yet it's so very easy to fall in love with. The plot will have you hooked and on the edge of your seat to see what will happen next. It's a must read for any type of reader out there. I honestly applauded Helen for her bold and brave move to write this amazing novel.</div>
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I cannot wait to see what other written works she will throw our way and I know for certain I will be willing and waiting to devour any and all she has to write. This book deserves so much more then five stars, it's a breath of fresh air and brilliance. So why don't you take a walk on the wild side and partake in a little bit of Sin ;) who knows you might just enjoy it. <br />
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<span><em>*wipes tear stricken face*</em> Picking up this book I knew it was going to make me cry, but I didn't understand the depth of the heartbreak one would feel after finishing it. It's been a very long time since a book has completely shattered my heart into a billion microscopic pieces. I guess it's true what they say "<em>pain demands to be felt</em>" and it was felt!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Losing Enough by Helen Boswell<br />(A Second Chances Novel #1)<br />Publication date: April 30th 2014<br />Genres: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><em>When Alexis Lin heads to Sin City for the summer, she wants nothing more than to dive into the clubs, spas, and concerts – the benefits of her father’s high roller lifestyle. On her first night in the city, Alexis gets into trouble at a club but walks away from it with the help of Connor Vincent. Private security guard to the top gamblers, Connor is all charm with his clients, but he's the anti-Prince Charming when it comes to women. Connor doesn’t have time for romance. He has his own problems to deal with, including his wild card of a brother who has come to town to collect on a past debt.<br /><br />Alexis and Connor's unlikely chemistry heats things up as chance again conspires to throw them together. The stakes become even higher when unexpected tragedy strikes Alexis’ family and when Connor’s brother threatens to ruin the life that Connor has worked so hard to build. To come out ahead of the game, Alexis must be brave enough to listen to her heart, Connor must finally face up to his past, and both must decide how much they're willing to lose.<br /><br />Sometimes risking your heart is the biggest gamble of all.</em></span></div>
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<span id="ecxfreeTextContainerauthor7539473"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Helen Boswell loved to get lost in the pages of a story from the time she could sound out the words. Originally from upstate New York, Helen spent much of her early adult life tromping around in Buffalo, NYC, Toronto, and Las Vegas, those cities now serving as inspiration for the dark and gritty urban backdrops of her stories. An author of both urban fantasy and contemporary romance, she loves to read and write characters that come to life with their beauty, flaws, and all.<br /><br />Helen dedicates her time to raising her family of two boys, teaching college students, and of course, writing.<br /><br />Find out more about Helen at </span><a href="http://www.helenboswell.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #008216; font-family: inherit;">www.helenboswell.com</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">.<br /><br /><strong>Author links:</strong></span></span></div>
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alternating with a male POV. #nospoilers as to who that is going to be. As
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985984179293765365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150600377929532519.post-89357251955541830182014-04-13T21:05:00.001-07:002014-04-13T21:05:04.800-07:00Book Boyfriend listTo show love for the amazing male leads my fav authors have written, I've decided it was time to create my 2014 book boyfriend list. Since it is forever growing the more and more I read lol. Enjoy the eye candy all ;)<br />
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<em>“Before I saw you, I hadn’t cared for anyone for . . . well, for the good part of a century, and it felt like my heart had been permanently disconnected. I wasn’t even looking anymore. And without expecting anything . . . without any hope at all, suddenly you were here.”</em><br />
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<em>"I'm tired of living like I'm not alive." He dropped his hands from my face to grip my shoulders. "I'm bloody sick to death of it. I want one night to be alive. With you." He closed hi eye and leaned his forehead on mine. "Please, Anna. One last night and we'll go back to being safe again. I need this. I need you."</em><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Series: </b>The Jade Ring Series book 1<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Author: </b>Danielle Young<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Protected by her best
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<span id="freeText3582104262213665386"><em>While most seventeen-year-old American girls would refuse to let their parents marry them off to a stranger, Robyn Mason dreams of the mysterious McKale in Ireland, wondering how he’ll look and imagining his cute Irish accent. Prearranged bindings are common for magical families like her own, however when she travels to the whimsical Emerald Isle she discovers there’s more to her betrothal and McKale’s clan than she was led to believe. <br><br>What starts as an obligatory pairing between Robyn and McKale morphs over time into something they both need. But one giant obstacle stands in the way of their budding romance: a seductive and deadly Fae princess accustomed to getting what she wants—and what she wants is McKale as her plaything. Love, desire, and jealousies collide as Robyn’s family and McKale’s clan must work together to outsmart the powerful Faeries and preserve the only hope left for their people.</em></span><br>
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I was delighted when I heard the wonderful news that Wendy decided to be brave and release this book to the world. I'm very glad she didn't hide this wonderful gem from us. This book is full of humour, love, family, growth, suspension, hearth-wrenching moments but filled with so many heartwarming ones all at the same time. </div>
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It's delightfully whimsical and joyous, with just a hint of giddy mischief. So many times the characters ( especially Cassidy) had me bursting with laughter and her quick wit and her zealousness was a bit infectious . She was a wild child but it's what I adored most about her, she has a zest for life and I envy her. Robyn is very meek and shy at first but you really get to see her character develop beautifully through out the chapters. She's a very relatable character, I like her boldness and her kindness towards everyone especially her sister. <br>
The relationship between the family members is very entertaining at times, they all each possess a different quirk that makes you easily love them all. I've always found Ireland enchanting yet Wendy was able to make me envision a more magical sort of place full of possibilities. <br>
The folklore that she weaved through the ever changing scenes and rhythm of the story was amazing, it gave you a sense that maybe this story or situation was actually possible. It had a great sense of realism. What I loved most was the relationship between Robyn and McKale, it was slow passed, saddening at times, frustrating and stunning to see blossom page after page. I couldn't help but love Kale, there is just a certain charm to him that comes out full force towards the end ;).<br>
*laugh* Now Rock was probably one of the most interesting characters to me, he was something else alright, he will have you in a fit of giggle thanks to his lovely boldness.<br>
Now you know a good love story isn't complete without a little snag in the plot right? Well Wendy certainly did it again with the "bad guys" in this story, who knew fairies could be so cruel? Apparently not me, but I'm starting to grasp this notion after reading two different book with the Fae in them that they aren't always nice creatures :/.<br>
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This splendid story had me hooked from the beginning, just the idea of a new romance that took place in a magic realm in Ireland I was intrigued. I knew in my heart of hearts that I wouldn't be disappointed with this book. It was gripping till the very end, I'm hoping this will not be the end for McKale and the Mason family seeing as it was a bittersweet end. I give this book ten out of ten stars. Wendy took a leap of faith with this book, that was brave of her and I'm very proud of her for it. It's divine, mysterious, magical with a pinch of merriment with a flare of hope. <br>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"> "I've never met a girl like her. I mean, yeah, she's hot, and that's probably all it is, but I can't wait to find out." </span></div>
<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"> "You know, if you really want to know what it's about, don't have sex with her. The wait might be worth it. It's all about the chase anyway, right?" His eyes glinted with mischief. Did I mention that Declan is the fraternity chaplain? He's the best guy a girl could find but no way was I taking his advice. <i>Not an option</i>.</span>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"> Declan leaned back in his chair, linking his fingers over his chest. "You know what I think? You don't know how to romance a girl without having sex with her." His gaze challenged me, even as his eyes crinkled in amusement.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">His smile was so big it almost blinded me. That's when I knew he had me. Bastard. He had planned it all along. "Absolutely. I bet you can't go ninety days without sex."</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"> "If you win, I'll owe you five hundred bucks. If I win..." He raised his eyebrows as if he was pondering the fate of the world. "I get your guitar." <i>Oh, hell no</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"> "Dec, man, you know I can't do that. I can't put my guitar on the line. What else?" There's no way I'd give up my custom Fender Strat. Not for a bet, not for a girl.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"> "No. It has to be the guitar." He shook his head slightly, determination in his eyes and the set of his shoulders. "It has to be something you value, something it would hurt to lose, like a hit to the nuts. That's the only way I'll be able to trust you." Looking back on it, that is when I should have backed down. It was the stupidest bet I'd ever made, much worse than betting I could get in some girls pants. Of which, I have outgrown by the way.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"> "Deal?" His eyes widened with surprise since he'd been expecting a battle. In my mind, this was going to be the easiest sixty days of my life. Jenna was just a girl I met in my Lit class, and like others, she would come and go. I really thought it wasn't going to be a big deal.</span></div>
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<em>When Harlow Manning's rocker father goes on tour, he sends her to Rosemary Beach, Florida, to live with her half-sister, Nan. The problem: Nan despises her. Harlow has to keep her head down if she wants to get through the next nine months, which seems easy enough. Until gorgeous Grant Carter walks out of Nan's room in nothing but his boxer briefs.<br /><br />Grant made a huge mistake getting involved with a girl with venom in her veins. He'd known about Nan's reputation, but still he couldn't resist her. Nothing makes him regret the fling more than meeting Harlow, who sends his pulse racing. Yet Harlow wants nothing to do with a guy who could fall for her wicked half-sister&#8212;even if there are no strings between Grant and Nan. Grant is desperate to redeem himself in Harlow's eyes, but did he ruin his chances before he even met her?</em></div>
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I've been dying to read this book even since Abbi first announced she'd be giving Grant a book, I literally squealed in delight! I've love Grant since he first made an appearance in Fallen Too Far. I don't know what it was about him but that sneaky sucker made his way to my heart and grabbed top spot for book boyfriend out of the Rosemary Beach series. Silly considering he was barely in the first few book :p</div>
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When it was finally live on iBooks I jump on it and bought it, I was dying to sink my teeth into another world wind of a book. My book funk was over, Abbi's words always bring me out of my book funks. Most people whom know me well know I mostly read fantasy so they are all shocked that I'm in love with her work. I tell them she write more relatable magic ^_^, I don't read it for the sexual nature of the story but for the story it self. </div>
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This was another example of the wonderful work she achieve with the written word. I loved Grant before but I love him even more now after this one. She makes you get so invested in the characters that you'll shout, cry and get angry all in the same chapter over them. She makes you see that love and relationships aren't perfect but if you truly want it to fight for it no matter what. </div>
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Harlow and Grant are a great example of the ups and downs of love and discovering yourself. Their growth together is so beautiful and sweet it makes your heartache and at time's makes you want to slap Grant upside the head hahah. Seriously though Harlow is just so dang adorable and Mase *dreamy sigh* he just sounds amazing. We need more of him, total package. It was nice seeing little glimpse here and there of Rush, Blaire, Della and Woods. I've missed the originals ;) and Bethy </div>
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:( *clutches heart* my heart goes out to her, I hope things get better for her. As for *cough* the bitchy one* cough* Nan..Yup still dislike her. Now the person that surprised me the most out of everyone is Kiro :O he's just *shakes head* something else, a pig with a giant heart, you can't believe what you discover about the player, it's truly breathtakingly beautiful. Grant well he was Grant ;) a big ol softy underneath all that smooth taking play boy heheh.</div>
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With the end of 2013 and the start of 2014 I've realised all things I've truly regretted about last year. The start of 2013 was great, it felt as if I was flying; soring off the currents of life. But ever so slowly I lost control of my wings and feel. I regret losing people I was truly close to, I hate that my foolishness pushed them away, I regret trusting some of those people to only be cast aside like I meant nothing to them. I regret losing faith in my ability to self heal and losing faith in my talent. I regret having lost my footing when it comes to my written work, so much pain is reflected with that work, my confidence in it has been shattered. I regret so many things that transpired on twitter, I hate feeling like I no longer belong on there, that when I once had been accepted I am now shunned. I regret that it's partly my fault for what has happened to bring me to place I am in now. I regret not staying in the book community and slowly slipping away for the things I hold dear. I regret not staying in touch with some of the people that truly care about me, I miss them like mad. The thing I regret most of all is losing myself to my demons, letting my anguish completely consume me, forcing everyone away from me. </div>
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<span id="freeText17477685265336960390"><em>My name is Evie Claremont and this was to be the making of me–my freshman year of college. I’d been hoping that once I’d arrived on Crestwood’s campus, the nightmare that I’ve been having would go away. It hasn’t.<br />I may be an inexperienced seventeen-year-old, but I’m grounded…sane. I look for rational explanations to even the strangest circumstances. Since meeting sophomore Reed Wellington, however, nothing makes any sense. Whenever he’s near, I feel an attraction to him–a magnetic kind of force pulling me towards him. I know what you’re thinking…that sounds fairly awesome. Yeah, it would be…if he liked me, but Reed acts as if I’m the worst thing that has ever happened to Crestwood…or him. But get this, for some reason every time I turn around he’s there, barging into my life.<br />What is the secret that he’s keeping from me? I’m hoping that it’s anything but what I suspect: that he’s not exactly normal…and neither am I. So, maybe Crestwood won’t be the making of me, but it could be the breaking of me. I’ve been left to wonder if the dark future my dream is foretelling is…inescapable.</em></span></div>
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For the last month and a half I've been in a book slump, nothing seemed to keep my attention for too long it was rather depressing. So a good friend of mine told me to head to my shelf and pick up the first book I saw that I haven't read which so happened to be<em><strong> Inescapable</strong></em>. I bought the book when I had when to the author signing in Toronto, I'd never heard of the series or the author before hand but anything that has to do with angels I certainly wouldn't pass up. I was a bit sceptical when I first started reading it because I've read many different angel books in the past so I was worried this was going to be one I wouldn't like.</div>
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Her characters have all a unique trait that makes you like each and everyone of them, including her teacher. You may even trust someone whom you shouldn't its quite shocking once you find out. Russell is a guy anyone would be rather lucky to has, he's such a gentlemen, Buns and Brownie are friends I wish I had, they are go getting not at all afraid to loosen you up and take you out of your comfort zone. As for Reed *sighs* what can I say about him, he's a force to be reckoned with. He's hold fashioned, stubborn, caring, intense and just completely fantastic. You can not help but love him. To me he reminded me of a mix between Patch from Hush Hush and Cam from Fallen (favourite angel boys)I think the character I liked the most has to be Zee he's so very entertaining. </div>
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I loved everything about this story, from the story line, the complications, the mystery and the thrilling rang of emotion that take place. I'm ecstatic that I picked up this rare gem and that I got to meet the women behind the masterpiece. I definitely give this book five stars, Amy did a fantastic job and can not wait to read more of Evie's story.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985984179293765365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150600377929532519.post-92189053967897678792014-01-17T16:14:00.001-08:002014-01-17T16:14:44.959-08:00Anger, sadness, FrustrationAnger is such a powerful emotion, it can literarily consume you. I never thought of myself as a very angry person but I think that notion has changed. I find myself constantly angry, I'm starting to have no more patience or faith in anything. How I define myself right now in this very movement is "COLD". The things I once loved and held dear to me have lost their significance. In all honestly I think I feel this way because I am sick of disappointments, failed promises and lack of caring on my friends part. My job is stressing me, my life is stressing me, I hate that I thought I had repaired broken friendships when it's clear as day they have not forgiven me. I feel like a complet fool in so many aspecs of my life. I feel as if I can no longer trust myself let alone anyone else. I've been lied too, talked about and betrayed yet I can not talk about it because what I say is all lies and I bring it upon myself. I hate to feel pity for myself and I wish to drag my ass out of this tortuous feeling but I have no idea how to do so anymore. I have no one really who's around me that I can truly count on. I want to break down and cry but I feel as if they are all dried up. I'm seriously lost, I need to find my way again. So many people have faith in me yet I have none for myself. I need an escape, somewhere to go and be free for awhile. I'm just sick of caring for people that don't care for me, I'm frustrated with myself when it comes to always seeing the good in other people yet those people pull me down. I sicken myself with who I am lately, I feel like there's this ball of darkness that's swirling around inside of me and sooner or later I won't be able to hold it back and the worst version of me will be unleashed. I don't want to let it out, part of me wants a little of the strangth and power it would bring, I almost want to let the bitchy meg out and let the world and those who've played me know how they have affected me, but then I stop and think that's not the person I want to be. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZqhVdlUPR4FIrJpyyLyNqQgMmTrNSAEX0CQVC81w7rmpATfitF3CObzYvfqQfMTeWDNOYvGVE8gOQx50sa4FjX4AV52qMWFA76EnrG4rokbilhvWvjl6ByGS1YgKMcmkI_wBCT2OyceU/s640/blogger-image--183697498.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZqhVdlUPR4FIrJpyyLyNqQgMmTrNSAEX0CQVC81w7rmpATfitF3CObzYvfqQfMTeWDNOYvGVE8gOQx50sa4FjX4AV52qMWFA76EnrG4rokbilhvWvjl6ByGS1YgKMcmkI_wBCT2OyceU/s640/blogger-image--183697498.jpg"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985984179293765365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150600377929532519.post-63972878934822336862013-12-09T20:04:00.000-08:002013-12-09T20:04:00.124-08:00Perfect Ruin-Book Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was given the opportunity to read the first 10 chapters of this story on Pules It and it completely blew me away within the first few chapters. This story is like nothing else I've ever read. It's compelling, enthralling and enchanting. Could you imagine a city floating above our heads and we are completely unaware of it. This book is a little poetic when I truly think about it, it only proves to us that we are never truly content with what we have especially when something wonderful is just out of reach. </div>
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This is a whole new taste on what we believe in, God's and what we all think they are capable of. Not only does it take a new spin on that but it also shows us how no matter what love really matters, that even when there are hard times never lose your faith and that yes there are always dangers right around the corner but you must face them. </div>
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It also proves to us that even in a floating city above there is a sort of law and unjustness and a crazy dictator just like the ones in our history books. No matter what you can never truly escape the craziness but you can make a small difference and fight to make a change. Nothing is every really out of reach if you are willing to fight for it.</div>
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Her characters are so realistic, so tangible is as if they are your friends and you are with them every step of the way. You can easily identify with Pen or Morgan, you can see them in yourself or in someone close to you. I loved their friendship, it wasn't perfect but it was real, I also loved the boys Judas, Basil and Thomas. Judas for his mysteriousness and snide comments/intelligence, Basil for his undivided love and compassion/strength, Thomas for his silliness and his capacity to love even when it isn't always requited, he never gives up :). </div>
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I loved Lex's and Morgan's sibling relationship, it's so much like my own it makes me smile. No matter what the older brother loves his little sister even if he doesn't always like to show it. Alice Lex's wife is so strong and someone you'd look up to, she is one of my favourite characters in this book. </div>
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Lauren did a fantastic job with this story and can't wait to see what will happen in the next book, I definitely give it 10 out of 5 stars ;) because of it originality and amazingness that sucks you right in.</div>
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You may not know this incredible lady name Helen Boswell but she is a dear dear friend of mine who also happens to be a pretty bad ass indie author on top of being a wicked biology teacher and a wonderful mother of two. It brought all of us close to her sadness to find out she was diagnosed with Lymphoma Cancer. A bunch of us have banded together to create a fundraiser of sorts to raise money for her. We have all sorts of donations pouring in everyday from people whom may or may not have known her for long. She is such a sweet person that we want to help her out. So if you could please visit the Facebook page we have made to sponsor this fantastic mission it would be greatly appreciated. <br />
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I met her a while back thanks to a friend of mine on twitter, she was telling me about this book name Mythology, she kept telling me how brilliant it was and how I should read it. So I decided to follow her and her book character Micah. Low and behold I started to befriend her, she was so witty and kind I enjoyed talking to her. She was always around if I need advice on anything, it was very easy to open up to her. When my twitter friend whom told me about Helen sent me Mythology I got completely blown away from the story. It was riveting and spellbinding, I because a little in awe from this multitasking superwomen. She inspired me when it came to taking a leap of faith and start writing, she also encouraged my fan art which was pretty thrilling :), made me feel like I could contribute somehow when it came to her work and help spread the word. <br />
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<span id="freeTextContainerauthor4146823">Helen Boswell is originally from upstate New York. She obtained her Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from the University at Buffalo and currently teaches biology at Southern Utah University. She enjoys playing with her two little boys, camping, gardening, eating large bowls of ice cream after the kids go to bed, and hanging out on the couch with her husband to watch Breaking Bad, Louis CK, and Wilfred -- and of course, writing.</span> </div>
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I picked up this book with little to no expectations on how it was going to be like, plus it was free :p. I've always been in love with their story of Romeo and Juliet, their tragic love. It's one of Shakespeare's more famous plays. Some people may think their love was foolish and absurd, I think it was more romantic and heartfelt. </div>
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This book wasn't exactly what I thought it would be, in fact it was better. I loved how each chapter was a scene, it was almost like reading a play. I loved seeing a different side to an old tale, we all know it but was there ever more to it? This spin off was exactly the thing a Romeo and Juliet fan would dive into. </div>
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Rosaline is your average teenage girl who has her whole life planned, from what collage she will attend to, straight down to the man she will end up with. Her friends are average, yet add a sense of flare to the story. I love Charlie and Olivia for different reasons, they may seem ditsy or self-centred on some occasions but in reality they care very deeply for the ones they love. </div>
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As for Rob aka Romeo *sigh* it's sad to say I know how the story goes but I still held on to a little bit of hope that maybe the story would change for Rosaline's sake. He's what you would call the perfect guy, popular yet not conceited, everyone loves him. He's your typical boy next door with this charm about him. I swear my heart did a flip when things seemed to be going right for her and Rob *shakes head* but of course I was being naïve it's not called Romeo and Rosaline now is it!</div>
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One of our favourite characters has to face his darkest demons pun intended :p He has to cope with his biggest fear, the thing he knows he can no longer hide from. He fights the darkest part of himself for the longest time, yet he slowly realises to save the people he loves he can no longer do that, he has to because the beast itself. Helen did such a phenomenal job at turning the very thing we hate into the very thing we need to survive. In reality we should have been upset with his change but it had the opposite effect. I wanted to protect and help him because it was so heart wrenching to see him suffer so much. </div>
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Micah changes a lot in book two and sometimes it was really hard to read it. But it was nice to see that even when having to give in to temptation and do unthinkable things he never lost his soul and the goodness that's within him, no evil can truly love. He definitely because more intoxicating and desirable, he was very relatable to. </div>
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Hope changes more and more, I had hoped that maybe her life would have simplified a bit but I was wrong. Her life takes a darker turn, she's handed something shocking, and learns something new about herself that will blow all of our minds. My heart went out to her many times through out the story :( poor Hope. The one thing I admire most about her especially after this book is the fact that even when she is knocked down she gets back up and keeps fighting. Plus I love the fact that she never seem to lose faith in people even when you think it's pointless. She one of the very rare female characters that I actually like and can admire. </div>
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I bow to you Helen :p We get to see the more ruthless and scarier side to Jonathan, it was truly an eye opener for me but in a good way, makes him seem more human then just an immortal. It was hard to see this side of him but it's great to be exposed to every side of this man. He's not what he seems in many many ways. I'm still a Team Jonathan fan even if I wanted to punch him out on many occasions ahahah . He was able to redeem himself near the end *holds tears* so wanted to hug him. <br />
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I truly loved the first book but holy man it's got nothing on this bad boy. Bailey definitely knows how to play with her readers emotions. I stayed up late to be able to buy this book the moment it went live on Amazon, that's how badly I wanted it. Little did I know that the moment I started reading I would ball my eyes out. </div>
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I kept pushing on thought because there had to be silver lining somewhere right? I felt so bad for Nari, all the pain that poor girl was going through and then to find out she's not what she always thought she was *shakes head* I don't know how she even held herself together. I was so very happy when she found her boys:). But as I previously stated that happiness didn't last long *tears up* poor Mycah was just snatched away from her. The only upside to Mycah being taken was that we got to have more time with Rydan *swoons* I swear I don't think it's possible to have "too much" Rydan, he's just brilliant.</div>
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Watching his growth throughout the novel was breathtaking, yes he completely angered me and made cry at the beginning but how could I not forgive him it's Ry :) He's crazily protective, kind, sarcastic umm did I mention sexy as hell ;) I mean he's the total package. There will be this one scene between him and Naminé just hot damn *fans self* I think that was my favorite scene in the book.</div>
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Bailey truly out did herself with this one, it was spectacular, the emotions that she played out you felt them as if they were your own. The character growth was beautifully written, Nari's growth was the most profound, she really came into herself, she still has along way to go and a lot to deal with now but I have no doubt if anyone could do it it's her, she's completely badass. Ry's true colours radiated in this novel, it was beautiful to see. Naminé grew into herself slowly but it was still lovely to see. As for my dear Mycah *shakes head* he's the one that surprised me the most, you truly saw the lengths he would go for the people he loves, sacrificing he's heart for the greater good is so very like him, he still upset me for a good portion of the book but you will discover why on your own. </div>
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FYI the end will have you saying this ;) </div>
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So happy reading!!!<br>
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