The Queen of Warriors by Zenobia Neil Blog Tour and Giveaway! @ZenobiaNeil @hfvbt #TheQueenofWarriors #ZenobiaNeil #HFVBTBlogTours

The Queen of Warriors by Zenobia Neil

Publication Date: September 19, 2019

Hypatia Books

eBook & Paperback; 363 Pages

Series: Alexandra of Sparta, Book One

Genre: Historical Fantasy

Alexandra of Sparta vowed her sword and her heart to the goddess Artemis. And the goddess blessed her. But no warrior lives at peace, and soon, Alexandra loses her title, her troops, and all she holds dear, including the man who holds her heart. Cursed by a Babylonian witch, she is forced to return to a city she once conquered to make amends, but is captured by the powerful Persian rebel, Artaxerxes. As his prisoner, she awaits judgment for her crimes. But Artaxerxes is not what he seems. With death approaching, Alexandra must face her violent past and discover the truth of her captor’s identity before it’s too late.

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Praise for The Queen of Warriors

"The Queen of Warriors is a full-blooded adventure into the ancient and mythological world of the warrior queen, Alexandra of Sparta. Imaginative, exciting, and alluring!” -Margaret George, author of Helen of Troy

“A sizzling epic that will tempt you into the Hellenistic age. Neil’s writing is smooth, and anyone would be hard-pressed not to fall in love with her kick-ass heroine, Alexandra of Sparta!” -Adam Alexander Haviaras, Eagles and Dragons Publishing

"Bold, unexpected, and immensely satisfying. The Queen of Warriors is a game changer." -Jessica Cale, editor of Dirty, Sexy History

"A surprising tale of retribution but also of redemption. Sexy yet thoughtful . . . unexpectedly moving." -L.J. Trafford, author of The Four Emperor Series

About the Author

Zenobia Neil was named after an ancient warrior queen who fought against the Romans. She writes about the mythic past and Greek and Roman gods having too much fun. She lives with her husband, two children, and dog in Los Angeles. The Queen of Warriors is her third book. Visit her at ZenobiaNeil.com. You can also follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads.

Blog Tour Schedule

Blog Tour Schedule

Monday, September 16
Review at Broken Teepee

Tuesday, September 17
Guest Post by Reading the Past

Wednesday, September 18
Excerpt at Bookish Rantings

Thursday, September 19
Review at Gwendalyn’s Books

Friday, September 20
Review at Passages to the Past

Monday, September 23
Review at Historical Fiction with Spirit

Tuesday, September 24
Excerpt at What Is That Book About

Wednesday, September 25
Review at History from a Woman’s Perspective

Thursday, September 26
Review & Guest Post at A Bookish Affair

Monday, September 30
Review & Excerpt at Clarissa Reads it All

Tuesday, October 1
Feature at I’m All About Books
Excerpt at Myths, Legends, Books & Coffee Pots

Wednesday, October 2
Review at book frolic
Review at Al-Alhambra
Feature at CelticLady’s Reviews

Thursday, October 3
Excerpt at Coffee and Ink

Friday, October 4
Review at WTF Are You Reading?
Guest Post at Let Them Read Books

Giveaway

During the Blog Tour, we are giving away 2 eBooks and 2 paperbacks of Psyche Unbound and The Jinni's Last Wish! To enter, please use the Gleam form below. Giveaway Rules – Giveaway ends at 11:59 pm EST on October 4th. You must be 18 or older to enter. – Giveaway is open to the US only. – Only one entry per household. – All giveaway entrants agree to be honest and not cheat the systems; any suspicion of fraud will be decided upon by blog/site owner and the sponsor, and entrants may be disqualified at our discretion. – The winner has 48 hours to claim prize or a new winner is chosen.

  The Queen of Warriors

Priestess of Ishana by Judith Starkston is Free on Amazon Oct 2nd-6th!

Priestess of Ishana by Judith Starkston

This award-winning historical fantasy is available free on Amazon Oct 2-6.

Buy link: https://amzn.to/2DXpdXt

“What George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones did for the War of the Roses, Starkston has done for the forgotten Bronze Age Hittite civilization. Mystery, romance, political intrigue, and magic…” -Amalia Carosella

A curse, a conspiracy and the clash of kingdoms. A defiant priestess confronts her foes, armed only with ingenuity and forbidden magic.

An award-winning epic fantasy, Priestess of Ishana draws on the true-life of a remarkable but little-known Hittite queen who ruled over one of history’s most powerful empires.

A malignant curse from the Underworld threatens Tesha’s city with fiery devastation. The young priestess of Ishana, goddess of love and war, must overcome this demonic darkness. Charred remains of an enemy of the Hitolian Empire reveal both treason and evil magic. Into this crisis, King Hattu, the younger brother of the Great King, arrives to make offerings to the goddess Ishana, but he conceals his true mission in the city. As a connection sparks between King Hattu and Tesha, the Grand Votary accuses Hattu of murderous sorcery. Isolated in prison and facing execution, Hattu’s only hope lies in Tesha to uncover the conspiracy against him. Unfortunately, the Grand Votary is Tesha’s father, a rash, unyielding man, and now her worst enemy. To help Hattu, she must risk destroying her own father.

If you like a rich mixture of murder mystery, imperial scheming, sorcery, love story, and lavish world-building, then immerse yourself in this historical fantasy series. See why readers call the Tesha series “fast-paced,” “psychologically riveting,” and “not to be missed.”

Judith Starkston has spent too much time reading about and exploring the remains of the ancient worlds of the Greeks, Hittites and the Near East. Early on she went so far as to get degrees in Classics from the University of California, Santa Cruz and Cornell. She loves myths and telling stories. This has gotten more and more out of hand. Her solution: to write historical fantasy set in the Bronze Age. Hand of Fire was a semi-finalist for the M.M. Bennett’s Award for Historical Fiction. Priestess of Ishana won the San Diego State University Conference Choice Award.
Judith has two grown children and lives in Arizona with her husband. Sign up for
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Judith Starkston’s website www.judithstarkston.com. Connect with her on Facebook.

Dragonwatch: Master of the Phantom Isle by Brandon Mull Book Spotlight! @writerbrandon

Synopsis: 

Cursed by the Key of Forgetting, Seth has lost all memory of his
past—his relationships, his experiences, and who he really is.
For now he will align with his new mentor, Ronodin, the dark
unicorn, who takes him to the Phantom Isle, the secret gateway
to the Under Realm. Though Seth is not
formally a prisoner, Ronodin wants to use him and his shadow
charmer powers for his own dark ends. 

Kendra is frantic to find her missing brother, but the quest will
take her and her companions, including Warren, Tanu, and Vanessa
, far from Wyrmroost to Crescent Lagoon—a recently fallen dragon
sanctuary made up of many islands and underwater domains. Its
caretaker has regained a foothold on one of the islands. If Kendra
and her friends can save that sanctuary, they might uncover the
answers they need to rescue Seth. With each sanctuary the dragons
overthrow, Celebrant, the Dragon King, comes closer to the dawn
of a new Age of Dragons. With the forces of darkness on the march,
can Kendra and her allies gather enough power to win the epic
dragon war? 

About the Author: 

Brandon Mull is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of the
Fablehaven, Beyonders, and Five Kingdoms series. A kinetic thinker,
Brandon enjoys bouncy balls, squeezable stress toys, and popping
bubble wrap. He lives in Utah in a happy little valley near the mouth
of a canyon with his four children and a dog named Buffy the Vampire
Slayer. Brandon loves meeting his readers and hearing about their
experiences with his books. 

www.brandonmull.com
Follow the author on Instagram @writerbrandon
and Facebook @authorbrandonmull 

Short Blurb: 

Fight alongside mermen, battle sea zombies, escape a triclops,
challenge a dark unicorn, and confront the Underking. Not to
mention survive a sea dragon. An exotic island dragon sanctuary
awaits you in Dragonwatch: Master of the Phantom Isle, a
Fablehaven adventure. 

Cursed by the Key of Forgetting, Seth has lost all memory of his past.
For now he will align with his new mentor, Ronodin, the dark unicorn,
who takes him to the Phantom Isle, the secret gateway to the Under
Realm. Kendra is frantic to find her missing brother, and her quest
takes her and her companions to Crescent Lagoon. If Kendra and
her friends can save that sanctuary, they might uncover the answers
they need to rescue Seth. With the forces of darkness on the march,
can Kendra and her allies gather enough power to win the epic dragon
war? 

Advance Praise/Endorsements: 

“Fans of Mull's popular Fablehaven books will be delighted with this
rousing opener to a new sequel series, which builds upon familiar
characters and plot points from the original fantasy series. . . .
The excitement of the adventure will sweep up existing fans and
undoubtedly create new ones.” -Booklist 

“Will intrigue young readers with a fondness for Tolkien's
Middle-earth. With dragons on the loose and key characters
missing, there's plenty of scope for sequels.” -Foreword Reviews 

“Fans of the series will welcome a new story arc stocked with
familiar characters, settings, and adventures.” -Kirkus

“Sure to please loyal Fablehaven readers.” -School Library Journal 
“Fablehaven is one of the most enjoyable fantasies I’ve read.”

-Christopher Paolini, best-selling author of Eragon 2018 Recommended
Reading list for Middle School and Jr High
-Kansas State Reading Circle 2018-2019 nominee -

New Hampshire Isinglass Teen Book Award 2018-2019 nominee -
Wyoming Indian Paintbrush Book Award 

Smarter Than A Monster: A Survival Guide by Brandon Mull Illustrated by Mike Walton Book Spotlight! @writerbrandon @authorbrandonmull

Smarter Than A Monster: A Survival Guide by Brandon Mull Illustrated by Mike Walton 

Synopsis

No monster wants you to read this book. The more you know about monsters, the more you will know how to defeat them. 

Little kids have big fears, which they often imagine to be scary creatures, like monsters. But this book helps explain how knowing "Monster Facts" can help kids outwit them. 

Want to avoid monsters? 

Fact: Monsters love dirt and grime, so when faced with two kids, the monster will choose the dirty one every time. 

And if toys and clothes are all over the floor, you may get ambushed by a mess-loving monster. 

Survival Tip: Take baths and keep your room clean. 

Smarter Than a Monster will arm young readers with practical advice in this innovative and imaginative parenting tool that teaches common sense and positive and healthy habits. 

About the Author: 

Brandon Mull is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of the Fablehaven, Beyonders, and Five Kingdoms series. A kinetic thinker, Brandon enjoys bouncy balls, squeezable stress toys, and popping bubble wrap. He lives in Utah in a happy little valley near the mouth of a canyon with his four children and a dog named Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Brandon loves meeting his readers and hearing about their experiences with his books. 

www.brandonmull.com Follow the author on Instagram @writerbrandon and Facebook @authorbrandonmull 

About the Illustrator: 

Mike Walton has been a professional illustrator for more than twenty years. He earned his B.A. in Illustration from art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA. He’s worked in animation, comic books, web comics, trading cards, and all manner of media throughout his career. Smarter Than a Monster is his debut children’s book. He currently resides in Southern California and considers himself a nerd who loves visiting Disneyland attending the San Diego Comic Con. 

Advance Praise/Endorsements: 

“A smart intro to surviving monster encounters. I wish I’d had this book before I met my first fog giant.” - Seth Sorenson, Protector of Fablehaven 

“Aims to diffuse the anxiety of imagined horrors at bedtime. The way to banish monsters, the text sensibly suggests, is for kids to arm themselves with knowledge about their characteristics, behaviors, and weaknesses. As neon-bright cartoons show children demonstrating the dos and don’ts of dealing with the impish beasts, Mull provides monstrous attributes largely aimed toward ensuring that children practice sterling habits.” -Publishers Weekly 

Publication Date: 10/1/19 Hardcover Picture Book ISBN: 9781629726106 Retail Price: $17.99 Page Count: 32 Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Manners & Etiquette Ages 4 to 8, Grades 1 to 3 Cover Illustration by Mike Walton Book Design: © Shadow Mountain Art Direction: Richard Erickson Design: Sheryl Dickert Smith Author Photo: Busath Photography 

The Mercenary’s Daughter Jessica Therrien & Joe Gazzam Book Tour and Giveaway! @JessicaTherrien

The Mercenary’s Daughter
Jessica Therrien & Joe Gazzam
Published by: Acorn Publishing
Publication date: March 31st 2020
Genres: Thriller, Young Adult

When Special Ops recruit, Tara Kafee is dishonorably discharged, there’s only one place to go—Home.
But there’s more waiting for her there than she’s ready for.
It’s been four years since she’s been back and ten since her mother walked out on the family never to be heard of again.
She’s determined to rekindle things with her father and keep him close. That is, until he goes missing.
Soon after stumbling upon a safe room full of weapons, fake passports, and a mission’s dossier marking a target in Cuba, she reluctantly accepts the help of her angsty teenage brother. He’s the only one she can trust, so together, the two set out for Havana.
Tara is determined to get her father back, whatever it takes, but things are never easy when you’re the mercenary’s daughter.

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 Author Bio:

Jessica Therrien is the author of the young adult series Children of the Gods. Book one in the series, Oppression, became a Barnes & Noble best-seller shortly after its release. Her trilogy has been translated and sold through major publishers around the world, such as Editions AdA (Canada), EditionsMilan (France), and SharpPoint Press (China).
Aside from her Children of the Gods series, Jessica is the author of a kid's picture book called, The Loneliest Whale. Her award-winning stories can also be found in a published anthology of flash fiction.
Jessica spent most of her life in the small town of Chilcoot, California, high up in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. In this town of nearly 100 residents, with no streetlights or grocery stores, there was little to do but find ways to be creative. Her mother, the local English teacher, inspired her to do all things artistic, and ultimately instilled in her a love for language.
In 2003, Jessica attended California State University Long Beach where her passion for language found her studying Chinese, and in 2005 she moved to Taiwan to study abroad. From 2005 to 2006 Jessica was fully immersed in the Chinese language as she attended National Taiwan University, and in 2008 she graduated from San Diego State University magna cum laude.
Jessica currently lives in Irvine with her husband and two young sons. She is working on a new YA thriller/suspense series and a middle grade fantasy series.

Author links:
Website / Goodreads / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram

—
Screenwriter/Novelist Joe Gazzam has been a working screenwriter for 8 years working on such films as:
Shadow Run
Cliffhanger
21 Jump Street
Barbarella
Step Up: Revolution
Disney's Hawaiian Adventure
It Takes a Thief
Anubis Tapestry
(and many more)
His debut novel, UNCAGED, out now!

Author links:
Website / Goodreads / Facebook / Instagram

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Two Bites Too Many (A Sarah Blair Mystery) by Debra H. Goldstein Book Tour!

Two Bites Too Many (A Sarah Blair Mystery) by Debra H. Goldstein

 About Two Bites Too Many

 

Two Bites Too Many (A Sarah Blair Mystery) 

Cozy Mystery 2nd in Series

Kensington (September 24, 2019)

Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages 

ISBN-10: 1496719484 

ISBN-13: 978-1496719485

Digital ASIN: B07MB4779P

Far from a domestic goddess, Sarah Blair would rather catch bad guys than slave over a hot stove. But when a dangerous murder boils over in Wheaton, Alabama, catching the killer means leaving her comfort zone . . .

Things are finally looking up for Sarah Blair following her unsavory divorce. Settled into a cozy carriage house with her sassy Siamese cat, RahRah, she has somehow managed to hang on to her modest law firm receptionist job and—if befriending flea-bitten strays at the local animal shelter counts—lead a thriving social life. For once, Sarah almost has it together more than her enterprising twin, Emily, a professional chef whose efforts to open a gourmet restaurant have hit a real dead end.

When the president of the town bank and city council is murdered after icing Emily’s business plans, all eyes are on the one person who left the scene with blood on her hands—the twins sharp-tongued mother, Maybelle. Determined to get her mom off the hook ASAP, Sarah must collect the ingredients of a deadly crime to bring the true culprit to justice. But as neighbors turn against her family, can she pare down the suspects before another victim lands on the chopping block?

Includes quick and easy recipes!

About Debra H. Goldstein

 

 Judge Debra H. Goldstein is the author of Two Bites Too Many, as well as One Taste Too Many, the first of Kensington’s new Sarah Blair cozy mystery series. She also wrote Should Have Played Poker and IPPY Award-winning Maze in Blue. Her short stories, including Anthony and Agatha nominated “The Night They Burned Ms. Dixie’s Place,” have appeared in numerous periodicals and anthologies including Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine, Black Cat Mystery Magazine, and Mystery Weekly. Debra serves on the national boards of Sisters in Crime and Mystery Writers of America and is president of the Southeast Chapter of MWA and past president of SinC’s Guppy Chapter. 

  Author Links Website http://www.debrahgoldstein.com 
   Blog http://www.debrahgoldstein.com/blog 
  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DebraHGoldsteinAuthor/ 
  Twitter @DebraHGoldstein 
  Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-h-goldstein-72473a11/ 
  GoodReads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4906340.Debra_H_Goldstein

Purchase Links
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TOUR PARTICIPANTS

September 23 – Carla Loves To Read – REVIEW, GIVEAWAY

September 24 – Babs Book Bistro – SPOTLIGHT – Reading Is My SuperPower

September 24 – Diane Reviews Books – REVIEW, GIVEAWAY

September 25 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT

September 25 – Island Confidential – SPOTLIGHT

September 26 – My Reading Journeys – REVIEW

September 26 – Mystery Thrillers and Romantic Suspense Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

September 27 – Hearts & Scribbles – SPOTLIGHT

September 27 – Books a Plenty Book Reviews – REVIEW, GUEST POST

September 28 – Laura’s Interests – CHARACTER GUEST POST, GIVEAWAY

September 29 – Ascroft, eh? – AUTHOR INTERVIEW

September 30 – My Journey Back-The Journey Back – CHARACTER GUEST POST

October 1 – Celticlady’s Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

October 1 – Mysteries with Character – AUTHOR INTERVIEW

October 2 – The Book’s the Thing – REVIEW, RECIPE

October 2 – Mochas, Mysteries and Meows – REVIEW, CHARACTER INTERVIEW

October 3 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – REVIEW, GUEST POST, GIVEAWAY

October 3 – Baroness’ Book Trove – REVIEW, GIVEAWAY  

October 4 – Brooke Blogs – REVIEW, GIVEAWAY

October 5 – StoreyBook Reviews – REVIEW

October 6 – Cozy Up With Kathy – REVIEW 

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