Archive for 2013

  • Pump Up Your Book: “Hollywood Strip” by Shamron Moore Book Promo

    By Ruth on July 18, 2013
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    About the Author:   Shamron Moore became fascinated with Hollywood at a young age.  She counts Ava Gardner, Greta Garbo, and Sharon Tate as early inspirations.  In 2000, she left her home state of Michigan for the excitement of Los Angeles.  Over the course of nearly eight years, she appeared in various international print publications, commercials, television shows, and feature films.  She left the […]
  • This Day in History July 18, 1940 (UBC Day 18)

    By Ruth on July 18, 2013
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    Something unprecedented happened in presidential history on today’s date.  It was on this date in 1940, that President FDR was nominated for a third term in office.  I was first introduced to the FDR of history in the beloved children’s film of the 1980’s–Annie!.  Yes, I wanted to be Little Orphan Annie for a while, and I thought that FDR […]
  • Pump Up Your Book: “Pretty is as Pretty Does” by Debby Mayne Book Tour

    By Ruth on July 17, 2013
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    I will be reviewing this later.  I am only minimally behind due to my impromptu vacation. About the Author:   Debby Mayne has published more than 30 books and novellas, 400 print short stories and articles, more than 1,000 web articles, and a slew of devotions for women. She has also worked as managing editor of a national health magazine, product […]
  • This Day in History July 17, 1955 (UBC Day 17)

    By Ruth on July 17, 2013
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    Welcome to the Happiest Place on Earth!  That’s right!  On this date in 1955, Disneyland officially opened.  Walt Disney himself dedicated it, and television covered it extensively.  It changed theme parks as we know it.  It still remains the original park that continues to have success.  My daughter and I are planning a Disney Cruise next year, and so this […]
  • Social Media From My Daughter’s Perspective (UBC Day 16)

    By Ruth on July 17, 2013
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    I am currently on vacation in beautiful Leavenworth, Washington, and we will be seeing Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat tonight at a lovely outdoor theater.  This is why I am behind again, but not by much.  Anyway, I thought I would share something my daughter said last night as I was going through my social media tasks, and her comment […]
  • CBLS Promotions: “The Good Sister” by Amielise Gable VBT (Ends 7/23) WW

    By Ruth on July 16, 2013
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    The Good Sister by Amielise Gable Contemporary Romance Publisher: Gypsy Angel Books Release Date: April 30, 2013 Heat Level: Sensual Word Count: 60,000 Available at: Amazon – http://www.amazon.com/The-Good-Sister-ebook/dp/B00CMX3V5Y/ B&N – http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1115241143 iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id644389709iTunes   Description: After her mother’s sudden death, Ryanne Myers is home again. It has been fifteen years since she escaped Mount Pleasant and everyone and everything […]
  • Goddess Fish: “Just Perfect” by JoMarie DeGioia Super Book Blast

    By Ruth on July 16, 2013
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    Just Perfect by JoMarie DeGioia ~~~~~~~~~~~~~   BLURB:   William Chesterton, the Earl of Chester, might be the perfect gentleman, but his feelings for Constance Bridgewater are anything but gentlemanly.   Constance Bridgewater, the daughter of the late Earl of Bridgewater, might be the perfect lady, but her feelings for the Earl of Chester are anything but ladylike.   They […]
  • Pump Up Your Book: Siding With Plato by Michelle Manning Book Blast (Ends 7/26) U.S./Canada

    By Ruth on July 16, 2013
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    About the Author:   Michelle Manning was born and raised in Valencia, CA, attended Arizona State University, and graduated with a degree in journalism. After bouncing between New York and Los Angeles working in the entertainment industry, Michelle is releasing her debut novel, Siding With Plato.      Visit her website at www.michellemanningwrites.com. Connect & Socialize with Michelle! TWITTER | FACEBOOK | GOODREADS   About the Book:   Brooke Aarons can’t get to college fast enough. […]
  • “Aqua Blue” by Marian L. Thomas Book Promo

    By Ruth on July 16, 2013
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    The “30” Second Synopsis: A friendship that begins to unravel. A young man fleeing the tragic loss of his mother. A romance that crosses the boundary of hatred and proves that love is stronger than the color of skin. Find it all in, AQUA BLUE. The Back Cover: In 1968 a child was born. Her father’s eyes boast a beautiful […]
  • CBLS Promotions: “Shameless” by Rebecca J. Clark Blog Barrage (Ends 7/21) WW

    By Ruth on July 15, 2013
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    Shameless by Rebecca J. Clark Contemporary Romance Publisher: Self/Indie Release Date: December 12, 2012 Heat Level: Steamy Length: 323 pages Amazon | B&N   Description: Haunted by a tragic accident 20 years ago, John Everest knows he doesn’t deserve a family of his own, so he spends his days building the most successful fitness franchise in Seattle…and his nights alone. […]