Chutes and Ladder: A Silicon Valley Mystery by Marc Jedel Book Tour and Giveaway!

Chutes and Ladder:
A Silicon Valley Mystery
by Marc Jedel

About the Book

Chutes and Ladder: A Silicon Valley Mystery
Cozy Mystery
2nd in Series
BGM Press (March 12, 2019)
Print Length: 195 pages
ASIN: B07NFDYZX8

Dead friend. Free fall. Girl Scouts. Can Uncle Marty untangle the mystery before things really get out of control?

Juggling a budding relationship, demanding job, and mischievous nieces, Marty Golden struggled to keep his head above water — even before his friend’s death. Trying his best to be a good boyfriend and fun uncle, Marty had his own ideas for the weekend until his cunning sister tricked him again.

Convinced his friend’s death was no accident, Marty tries to summon superhero powers but merely manages to bumble along as an amateur sleuth. When Marty’s cousin shows up, she wreaks havoc with his plans and pulls him into yet another mystery.

As threats blossom, Marty doubles down now that his family’s involved. Besides, it’s poor manners to let your friend’s death go unsolved.

Can Marty figure out what happened before a killer, or his imagination, gets to him?

Chutes and Ladder is the second novel in a refreshingly modern mystery series set in Silicon Valley. If you like clever humor and wacky side characters, you’ll love this twisty mystery.

About the Author

For most of my life, I’ve been inventing stories. Some, especially when I was young, involved my sister as the villain. As my sister’s brother for her entire life, I’m highly qualified to tell the tale of this evolving, quirky sibling relationship.

My writing skills were honed in years of marketing leadership positions in Silicon Valley. While my high tech marketing roles involved crafting plenty of fiction, we called these marketing collateral, emails and ads.

The publication of my first novel, Uncle and Ants, gave me permission to claim “author” as my job. This leads to way more interesting discussions than answering “marketing.”

My family would tell you that Marty’s character isn’t much of a stretch of the imagination for me, but I proudly resemble that remark.

Like Marty, I live in Silicon Valley and can’t believe that otherwise normal people would willingly jump out of an airplane and call it fun. Unlike Marty, I have a wonderful wife and a neurotic but sweet, small dog, who is often the first to weigh in on the humor in my writing.

Author Links

• Email: marc@marcjedel.com
• Website: www.marcjedel.com
• FaceBook: www.facebook.com/MarcJedel.Author
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mjedel/
• GoodReads: www.goodreads.com/author/show/18403497.Marc_Jedel
• BookBub: www.bookbub.com/profile/marc-jedel

Purchase Link: Amazon 

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Colorful Tales: The Memoirs of Buz the Bear by Don Hansen Blog Tour!

Colorful Tales: The Memoirs of Buz the Bear

In Colorful Tales, lessons of love, acceptance, wonder, humility, joy, and courage are tenderly revealed through the adventures of life-loving Buz the Bear. No ordinary bear cub, Buz surprises and delights as he finds meaning in living every day bear life. Through his stories, young readers find their own unique experiences given shape and purpose while celebrating their love of fun and adventure, the natural world, and the realness of the spirit.   

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The American Princess by Stephanie Marie Thornton Book Spotlight!

Alice may be the president's daughter, but she's nobody's darling. As bold as her signature color Alice Blue, the gum-chewing, cigarette-smoking, poker-playing First Daughter discovers that the only way for a woman to stand out in Washington is to make waves--oceans of them. With the canny sophistication of the savviest politician on the Hill, Alice uses her celebrity to her advantage, testing the limits of her power and the seductive thrill of political entanglements.

But Washington, DC is rife with heartaches and betrayals, and when Alice falls hard for a smooth-talking congressman it will take everything this rebel has to emerge triumphant and claim her place as an American icon. As Alice soldiers through the devastation of two world wars and brazens out a cutting feud with her famous Roosevelt cousins, it's no wonder everyone in the capital refers to her as the Other Washington Monument--and Alice intends to outlast them all.

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I'm a writer and high school history teacher who has been obsessed with infamous women from history since I was twelve. 

My first two novels, The Secret History: A Novel of Empress Theodora and Daughter of the Gods: A Novel of Ancient Egypt reimagine the lives of two of history's forgotten women: Theodora of the Byzantine Empire and Pharaoh Hatshepsut.

My third and fourth books center around the women who stood behind the greatest conquerors the world has ever seen. The Tiger Queens is the story of Genghis Khan's wife and daughters, while The Conqueror's Wife tells of the women who both loved and hated Alexander the Great. With my love of the ancient world, I also joined the H Team to help pen a collaborative novel, Song of War: A Novel of Troy in which I put a new spin on the story of Cassandra, King Priam's cursed seer of a daughter. 

In addition to my blog, you can find me on Twitter as @StephMThornton and I'm also on Goodreads, Facebook, and Instagram. 

Clouds and Earth by Sayde Scarlett Book Spotlight and Interview!

Sayde Scarlett | March 26, 2019 | Xlibris

Paperback | 978-1-5434-9323-8 | $13.99

eBook ISBN: 978-1-5434-9322-1 | $2.99

Science fiction, Speculative fiction

Corruption and deception are around every corner
in Sayde Scarlett’s debut thriller, Clouds and Earth

DUBAI, UAE - It’s 150 years into the future and the great Long war has changed everything. The brilliant Sayde Scarlett debuts her science fiction series The Peace Outside with “Clouds and Earth” (March 26th, Xlibris).

Lieutenant First Class Sandy Attiyeh is either a celebrated war hero or has committed war crimes, depending on what you believe. This was not the kind of world she thought would come home to after fighting in such a brutal war.

When caught up in a  corrupt CEO’s twisted plan, Sandy must find a way to salvage the peace she sacrificed everything for.  

Clouds and Earth is a dark and thrilling tale of intrigue and espionage set in the data-driven world of tomorrow. Startling and prescient in equal measure, it is a must-read for fans of speculative and science fiction.   

SAYDE SCARLETT was born and raised in Dubai, UAE, but relocated to the United Kingdom to read Politics and International Relations at Royal Holloway, University of London. After university, Sayde worked in the performing arts sector alongside being a political and antiwar activist. Sayde moved back to the Middle East in 2015 and now works as a financial crime investigator.

The Peace Outside trilogy is Sayde’s debut work, and you can find out more at www.sayde-scarlett.com.

.“Clouds and Earth”

An Interview with

Sayde Scarlett

How do you think technology will continue to transform our lives in the coming years?

I definitely think that the speed of travel will decrease exponentially. When my mother first moved to Dubai, the flight took thirteen hours to get there from London. Now it takes six to seven hours. I can’t wait for that journey to be two hours. Medical technology will continue to reduce suffering and heartache. It will be an overwhelming boon to human well-being. The planet will be cleaner, greener and closer together.

The book touches on freedom of speech and expression -- do you think these values are in danger?

I do think these values are in danger. Partly because those defending them don’t always defend them well and with consideration. I also think even though freedom of speech is undoubtedly a positive thing, it doesn’t excuse you from the consequences of your words. If you make valid points with care and consideration - the right type of people appreciate it. If you use your words to hurt and insult people - you have to accept that people won’t like you.

What do you think are the caveats of a world ruled by such advanced technology?

I don’t see many downsides because ever advancing technology has been an amazing thing for humanity. Sometimes the rate of change can be overwhelming for some people. The only thing that worries me is that there’ll be less incentives to build human relationships because all our other needs are so easily catered for. Relationships will always be hard but always worth putting in the extra effort.

How do you maintain a positive view about the future?

I look at the facts. There’s a site called Human Progress. I also read a lot of Steven Pinker. There’s next to no empirical evidence to suggest the world is getting worse. That’s why my novel is set in a utopian society. It’s actually odd that there is so little utopian literature when there’s no evidence the world is getting worse.

Why do you think we need to re-educate people about the Enlightenment?

I hear talking heads and politicians reference Christianity and Judeo-Christian values a lot but I don’t hear a lot about Enlightenment or enlightened values. The transformation of the Enlightenment was a game-changer. When people talk about Western values, what they’re really talking about are Enlightenment values but they’re not well informed about that period of intellectual history.

There’s a lot of internal and external struggles in “Clouds and Earth” between good and evil. Can you explain why you think this moral ambiguity is an important aspect for your characters?

I personally dislike characters who are overtly dichotomous. Every character has to have goodness and darkness inside them because every person in real life has goodness and darkness inside them. A perfect character is not only unrealistic but also undesirable. The flaws are what make a person endearing. Too much perfection is not charming.

Without giving too much away, what can fans look forward to in the next two books?

In the next two books Sandy will have to confront her past and her pain. Massi will have to take his place in the adult world and live up to his potential without getting distracted. Natalia will have to navigate her first taste of heartache.

Beautiful March by Christy Pastore Cover Reveal!

Beautiful March by Christy Pastore

Cover Reveal – Designed by RBA Designs

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Synopsis:
Getting dumped sucks. Getting dumped by your boyfriend days before your best friend’s wedding? It doesn’t get much worse.
Did I mention that the guy who cut me loose was country music’s number one rising star?
And my client.
I thought I was walking into a proposal. Instead, I crashed right into humiliation—dumped and fired.
The silver lining? In a restaurant, there’s plenty of wine to drown my feelings.
In strolls Tyler Nichols, the restaurant owner. He’s charming, handsome and does a good job of trying to make me feel better. A really good job. Sharing my heartbreak with a beautiful stranger is the last thing that I expected.
Turns out, Tyler Nichols is my ex’s best friend. And according to the local gossips—mainly my cousin—he’s got a mysterious past.
No worries, I’m the gal with everything going for her—great job, fabulous apartment and a glamorous life half way across the country in sunny Los Angeles—far away from my hometown and my family’s bourbon empire. I’ll be leaving after the weekend wedding festivities.
That is until my best friend, Sage, finds herself in a jam and needs my help before jetting off on her honeymoon.
So, I’m staying in Mayfield a little longer than anticipated. In just a few short weeks, I’ll march my happy ass back to the West Coast, far away from Tyler’s smoldering gaze and his panty-melting smile. And the chemistry between us that burns hotter than a hickory stump.
But the longer I’m in town, the harder it is to stay away from him. And maybe I don’t want to.

About the Author
Christy Pastore is a bestselling author of Romantic Comedy and Literary Humor romance reads. She writes sexy, contemporary romance books that contain bold heroines and swoony gentleman with a naughty side. Writing has always been a part of Christy’s life. Her first writing gig was for a celebrity entertainment website. Later she went on to create her own blogazine and media company combining her love of writing with fashion and marketing.

When's she not writing flirty and dirty books you’ll find Christy browsing the internet for the latest celebrity gossip, obsessively watching Instagram stories, binge watching her favorite shows or daydreaming.

She appreciates a good vodka soda with a twist of lime or a nice glass of wine. She’ll never turn down chips and salsa, margherita pizza or Mexican food. And yes, you can always ask her for advice on fashion and style trends.

Christy lives in central Indiana with her husband and their lovable English springer spaniel, Bailey.

She believes books, especially love stories are an escape from the real world.

Connect with Christy:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristyPastoreAuthor/

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classylitchicks/

Website: https://christypastore-author.com/

Book+Main: https://bookandmainbites.com/cpastore

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8174674.Christy_Pastore

Amazon: https://amzn.to/2IdjFKP

Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/christy-pastore

Barnabas Tew and the Case of the Cursed Serpent by Columbkill Noonan Blog Tour! @rararesources @ColumbkillNoon1

Barnabas Tew and the Case of the Cursed Serpent

“For Queen, for Country, and for….Uncle Rabbit?”

Just when Barnabas and Wilfred thought the world was safe at last, along comes a new threat: the Mayan Lords of Death have hatched a plan to overthrow the natural order of things, involving a cursed serpent god, two untrustworthy sets of twins, and a dead bunny that must be resuscitated at all costs. Only Barnabas and Wilfred can possibly unravel the convoluted plot, but they face danger after danger as they attempt to do so. If they fail, up will be down and down will be up, and the evil Lords of Death will take over the heavens.

Do Barnabas and Wilfred have the courage, skill (and luck!) to save the world yet again?

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Author Bio 
Columbkill Noonan is the author of the bestselling "Barnabas Tew" series, which features the bumbling-yet-lovable Victorian detective Barnabas and his trusty sidekick, Wilfred. Columbkill combines her love of mythology and her affinity for period fiction to craft unique cozy mysteries that will leave you guessing (and chuckling!) till the very end.

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Pain & Redemption (Blood & Iron Warriors: Book 2) by Kat Kenyon Cover Reveal!

Title: Pain & Redemption (Blood & Iron Warriors: Book 2) 

Author: Kat Kenyon 

Genre: College Sports Romance 

Release Date: April 25, 2019 

Cover Designer: Shanoff Designs 

Hosted by: Buoni Amici Press, LLC. 

How do you fix something that's broken? In the moment she walked away, Tyler understood what he should have done. He's desperate and willing to do anything for her, even let her go. Rayne loves him, but knows it takes more than sorry to heal, and she's dealing with a far darker threat than a broken heart. Not everyone deserves a second chance, but some loves do. Notice: Pain and Redemption is for readers over the age of 18. Be aware that this book is the second in a series about the same couple. The story includes sexually explicit scenes, adult language, and issues related to abuse, violence, and sexual assault. Please keep this in mind as you purchase for yourself or others.

 

 

Kat graduated from Cleveland-Marshall and Oregon State, go Beavers! After first attended University of Oregon. Go Ducks! As a political science major. Lord help us.

As a child, she constantly had her face buried in a book, and loved mythology, religion, politics, and a plethora of other areas depending on her mood. Not much has changed.

Everything is interesting and everything informs her writing. When not fighting to get her arm back from her cat Akasha, or trying to figure out what her talented hubby is up to now, she lives in Starbucks, depending on her rewards card.