• This Day in History July 23, 1984

    By Ruth on July 23, 2014
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    This was a major scandal for the first African-American Miss America.  On this date in 1984, Vanessa Williams became the first Miss America to resign. Penthouse published old nude photos that she never authorized and had assumed were destroyed. No matter–she kept her crown and scholarship money.  And she went on to a fantastic,  award-winning career. For more info: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanessa_L._Williams […]
  • YA Bound Books: “Let’s Get Lost” by Adi Alsaid Book Tour/Giveaway (Ends 8/19) U.S.

    By Ruth on July 23, 2014
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    Let’s Get Lost by Adi Alsaid Release Date: 07/29/14 Harlequin Teen Summary from Goodreads: Five strangers. Countless adventures. One epic way to get lost.Four teens across the country have only one thing in common: a girl named LEILA. She crashes into their lives in her absurdly red car at the moment they need someone the most. There’s HUDSON, a small-town mechanic […]
  • Prism Book Tours: “Reign of Shadows” by Melissa Wright Book Tour Launch (ends 8/7) WW

    By Ruth on July 22, 2014
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    On Tour with Prism Book Tours Read along with us on the EXCERPT TOUR for  the third book in the YA/NA Urban Fantasy Descendants Series: Reign of Shadows By Melissa Wright July Tour Schedule: 23 – Launch 24 Letters from Annie (Douglass) Lima BookSkater My Life, Loves and Passion Kelly P’s Blog Musings of Immortals Book n Blog25 Christy’s Cozy Corners Mythical […]
  • Reading Addiction: “Strangers on a Bus” by Rob Manary Promo Blitz/Giveaway (ends 7/24) WW

    By Ruth on July 22, 2014
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    Romantic Comedy / Memoir Date Published: March 29, 2011   If you liked When Harry Met Sally, you’ll fall in love with Robb and Gertrude from Strangers on a Bus… Robb is crushed by a failed relationship with the love of his life and finds himself unexpectedly on a long bus trip from his adopted home in the U.S. back […]
  • Goddess Fish: “Kate and the Kid” by Anne Rothman-Hicks and Kenneth Hicks Book Tour

    By Ruth on July 22, 2014
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    BLURB:   KATE AND THE KID is about a young woman (Kate) who has just lost her job and had a major fight with her boyfriend (also arising from the trauma of being fired). At this very low point in her life, Kate is tricked into taking care of a sweet but emotionally damaged six-year-old girl (Jenny) who only communicates […]
  • Fire & Ice: “Calculate Risk” by K.S. Ferguson Virtual Book Tour

    By Ruth on July 22, 2014
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    Virtual Book Tour Dates: 7/18/14 – 8/15/14 Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Sci-Fi   Blurb: Rafe McTavish, charming self-made businessman, owns the most successful private security firm in the galaxy. Estranged from his family since his wife’s bloody suicide fourteen years earlier, he’s honor bound to find out why his brother-in-law, CEO of the family mega-corporation, has jeopardized the company by purchasing […]
  • $50 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway Sponsored by TollFreeForwarding (ends 8/6) U.S./Canada

    By Ruth on July 22, 2014
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    In today’s global economy, there is no guarantee that you will always be sitting by the exact phone that you give to your family, friends, business associates, etc.  If you list all three or four numbers where you may be available, you may miss important calls.  In today’s instant society, most will only call one number.  They may leave a […]
  • This Day in History July 22, 1993

    By Ruth on July 22, 2014
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    The Great Flood of 1993, wreaked havoc on the U. S.  It was on this date in 1993, that the most dramatic event of this flood occurred. Kaskaskia, Illinois went completely under water when the levee gave way.  One million acres of good farmland were destroyed, and it negatively impacted the economy of the area. For more info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/kaskaskia-is-inundated-by-flood-of-93 http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Flood_of_1993#July
  • RingStix Pro Giveway (ends 8/3) U.S.

    By Ruth on July 21, 2014
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      RingStix strives to capture the spirit of play and creativity innate to all of us. They want to see people of all age’s young and old interacting and having fun together. They provide a high quality and extremely fun product, to further this goal.   Check out RingStix in action…   See the full review at The Stuff of […]
  • SuperEats Kale & Chia Chips Giveaway (ends 8/5) U.S.

    By Ruth on July 21, 2014
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    SuperEats Kale & Chia Chips Giveaway! Win an assortment of Kale & Chia Chips from SuperEats! Hosted by: Savory Savings & Gloriously Green Gal Looking for a healthy way to get your salty snack in each day?  Why not try SuperEats Kale & Chia Chips?  These crunchy and flavorful chips are loaded with Vitamins A and C among other wonderful antioxidants and nutrients!  Krista […]