• Black Lion Tours: Kerry Taylor Author Spotlight (Ends 7/2) WW

    By Ruth on June 16, 2013
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    One author, 3 amazing books! Get to know her:   Kerry Taylor was born in London, but is living in Madrid, Spain with her three children. She has written several romantic comedies and short stories. Find more about her at: www.kerrytaylor74.wordpress.com   If you want to know more about her work, just check her latest releases:     Quick facts for […]
  • Goddess Fish: “The Book of Phinn” by Frank Anjakos Book Tour/Giveaway (Ends 6/21) U.S.

    By Ruth on June 16, 2013
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    THE BOOK OF PHINN By Frank Anjakos BLURB:     Hey, Phinn here.   I’m an Angel.  A 16-year-old immortal.  You don’t know me.  You’ve never seen me.  Unless you’re a dead teenager and you’ve been good and live in Southern California (narrows it down, huh?).  If that’s the case, we’ve probably met.  See, I take the souls of good kids […]
  • Reading Away the Days: “Owlet” by Emma Michaels Book Tour

    By Ruth on June 16, 2013
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    I am so sorry that I am again behind.  But this is catch-up week, and this is a book I have been looking forward to reading for quite a while.  I think that I will have it read very quickly. Somewhere between falling and flying… there is a girl. Iris has a secret. She lost her memory eight years ago […]
  • A Couple Book Blogger Opportunities

    By Ruth on June 16, 2013
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    I just signed up for a couple of book blogger opportunities.  Check them out if you are interested: Bloggers Wanted: Book Blast Giveaway June 30 Are you a lifestyle, parenting, or book blogger? Then you will want to sign up for this Book Blast Giveaway June 30 Prize: $25 Amazon gift card, signed paperback and rack card Basal body temperatures. […]
  • “Yours Affectionately, Jane Austen” by Smith O’Rourke Book Tour/Giveaway (Ends 6/27) WW

    By Ruth on June 16, 2013
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    Tour Schedule Yours Affectionately, Jane Austen Was Mr. Darcy real? Is time travel really possible? For pragmatic Manhattan artist Eliza Knight the answer to both questions is absolutely, Yes! And Fitzwilliam Darcy of Pemberley Farms, Virginia is the reason why! His tale of love and romance in Regency England leaves Eliza in no doubt that Fitz Darcy is the embodiment […]
  • Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Giveaway (ends 7/12) U.S.

    By Ruth on June 16, 2013
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    Hosted by: NYSavingSpecials and Your Fashion Resource,    Co-hosted by Melissa Say What?, Barbara’s Beat, LibbysLibrary, Confessions Of A Mommy Of 5, Stay a Stay at Home Mom, Capri’s Coupons,  Books R Us,  Mama Making Changes, Maria’s Space, Monster Freebies, Simply Sherryl, Spaceships and Laser Beams, Quick Tattletails, Monica’s Rants Raves Reviews, The Stuff of Succes and  Mom Knows It All     Come and join us on these great […]
  • “Atlas Shrugged” by Ayn Rand Promo With Video

    By Ruth on June 16, 2013
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    This is a book I know by title alone, and I know it comes highly recommended.  I have never read it, however.  And maybe you haven’t either.  I’m going to post some information here concerning this book and a video that explains the basic plot sequence in less than three minutes (can’t beat that). Summary (from goodreads): This is the […]
  • Anti-Aging Serum Review

    By Ruth on June 16, 2013
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    As my age advances, I am so pleased when companies offer me the chance to review fantastic products to help my skin combat the signs of age.  And it just so happens that I was sent this anti-aging serum in exchange for posting my honest thoughts about it.  In this blog post, I will tell you exactly what I think […]
  • Miracle-Gro: The Gro Project’s Garden Education

    By Ruth on June 16, 2013
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    This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Miracle-Gro for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. It seems as though summer has finally arrived in the Pacific Northwest.  It was a really a struggle for the sun and warm weather to arrive, and on such a beautiful day as today, it is almost a shame to stay […]
  • This Day in History June 16, 1897

    By Ruth on June 16, 2013
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    On this date in 1897, Hawaii (featured above) was incorporated into the U.S. with the treaty of annexation.  Back in 1893, the queen of Hawaii had been overthrown, and there was a provisional government established.  Hawaii was dependent on the U.S., and this treaty seemed to make perfect sense.  It was not until 1959 that it became the 50th and […]