You’re The Best

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A sister doesn’t necessarily have to be a blood relative to be an extra special person in your life.

YOU’RE THE BEST: A Celebration of Friendship by the Satellite Sisters explains this concept in such amazing ways. This is a wonderful book to share with those ‘sisters’ who touch your life and make it so much richer for just being in it.

In this heartwarming book, the Satellite Sisters (five real sisters) discuss the importance of our sisters and friends (women and men) who are there for us. These are those friends that are there during the good times, but especially touch our lives when we’re down and need them the most.

This collection of essays touches on the various ‘sisters’ we have in our lives. These are people we have known forever and those we’ve become close at various times in our lives, as well as those we’ve bonded with across the miles without ever having actually met.

This delightful book will have you laughing out loud as you compare the stories to your own experiences. It will tug on your heartstrings as you fondly remember those sisters you’ve lost touch with over the years, as well as those who are no longer with us.

YOU’RE THE BEST is a charming book that can be enjoyed by all ages. It touches on bad advice from good friends and funseekers vs funsuckers among so much more. It’s a humorous and entertaining look at love, life, family, play and change.

Don’t be surprised if half way through the book (or sooner) you’re reaching for the phone to connect with your Satellite Sister(s). This is a superb way to celebrate those special people in our lives that help us in so many ways even when they don’t realize they are.

You’re The Best: A Celebration of Friendship by the Satellite Sisters, Prospect Park Books, @2015, ISBN: 978-1938849589, Hardcover, 160 Pages 

FTC Full Disclosure – A copy of this book was sent to me by the publisher in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review. The thoughts are completely my own and given honestly and freely.

ABOUT THE SATELLITE SISTERS:

The Satellite Sisters – Julie, Liz, Sheila, Monica, and Lian Dolan – are five real sisters who believe that a sense of connection is what gives meaning to our lives. The Dolans created the Satellite Sisters first as a radio show and website in 2000 and then became podcast pioneers with a devoted national fan base; they are also authors of SATELLITE SISTERS’ UNCOMMON SENSES, and sister Lian Dolan has written two bestselling novels, ELIZABETH THE FIRST WIFE and HELEN OF PASADENA.

Together they have won 13 Gracie Allen Awards for excellence in women’s media, including Talk Show of the Year, have appeared on CBS Sunday Morning, and wrote a regular column in O Magazine. YOU’RE THE BEST includes the Next Generation of Satellite Sisters – their daughters, daughters-in-law, and nieces.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. Do you have a Satellite Sister in your life that has been there for you no matter what? I have and I’ve had the sheer joy of being able to visit with her and her family this month. Have you talked with your Satellite Sister lately?

Snow Deer and Cocoa Cheer

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I’m delighted to be participating in the virtual book tour for author Joanne DeMaio’s latest release, SNOW DEER AND COCOA CHEER.

Here’s a brief synopsis of the book followed by my thoughts on this charming read:

Jane March's greeting cards have lost their jingle. While worried about her job at New England's Cobblestone Cards, she stumbles upon a forgotten box of her mother's nostalgic paintings. They depict small-town Addison's covered bridge and red barns and picket-fenced colonials. If only Jane's designs could capture the same heart. When her mother shows her how with a Christmas to-do list of memories in the making, Jane gets checking.

Wes Davis has come home again, jilted and a little bitter. His autumn wedding's off, and so is his holiday spirit. Even seeing the rustic wooden deer his father whittles by lantern light doesn't help as he settles back into the shabby Victorian home of his childhood. It is only when Wes encounters the sparkling Jane March on his winding mail route that his cold winter heart begins to thaw.

As the fall months turn wintry, and the season merry, a funny thing happens in this charming Connecticut town: Jane and Wes check off items on that Christmas itinerary, together. But falling in love wasn't included on the list. Or was it?

Snow Deer and Cocoa Cheer is a treasured keepsake, reminding us that like winter's first snow, life brings a beautiful flurry of its own unexpected moments

My thoughts ……….

When it comes to making you feel you know the characters personally, author Joanne DeMaio has the knack.

In her latest release, SNOW DEER AND COCOA CHEER, DeMaio takes readers to the quaint, picturesque town of Addison. With an eye for detail and vivid, rich descriptions, the author makes the town come alive around you. The small town atmosphere and friendly characters draws you and makes you want to be a part of the community.

As the lives of the two main characters – Jane March and Wes Davis – come together and interact, readers are taken on a magical journey. The characters will inspire and delight as they gain self-awareness and discover life’s full of unexpected wonders.

The characters are rich, well-developed and likable. The author explores faults and traits with the characters that readers can relate to. The emotions throughout the story will tug on your heartstrings, but is a heartwarming tale you can’t put down.

This is a feel-good story that is a perfect read for the coming holiday season, as well as throughout the year.

Snow Deer and Cocoa Cheer by Joanne DeMaio, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, @2015, ISBN: 978-1515120773, Paperback, 304Pages

FTC Full Disclosure – A copy of this book was sent to me by the author in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review. The thoughts are completely my own and given honestly and freely.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Author Joanne DeMaio

Joanne DeMaio is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary fiction. She enjoys writing about friendship, family, love and choices, while setting her stories in New England towns or by the sea. Her sixth novel, Snow Deer and Cocoa Cheer, was recently published. Currently at work on her next book, Joanne lives with her family in Connecticut.

Fright Before Christmas {+ Giveaway+}

I’m delighted to be participating in the FRIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS Book Blast.

As part of the blast I’m sharing my thoughts on the fun book and there are two tour-wide giveaways you can enter.

First, here’s a brief blurb of FRIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS: 13 Tales of Holiday Horrors:

      It's the most wonderful time of year...or is it? Christmas Eve is a night of mystery and magic, but not always in ways we expect. Things lurk in the shadows and they're not the least bit jolly or merry. Let's just say some presents are better left unopened. ‘
      Tis the season to be screaming along with our thirteen tales of holiday horrors. Ghosts. Monsters. Demons. And more! This Christmas, be careful what you wish for... Goodreads ~ Amazon ~ Barnes and Noble ~ iBooks ~ Leap Books Pre-Order sale price of just $1.99 through November 29th.
 
Author Bio – Patrick Hueller: Patrick Hueller is the author of several scary YA and middle grade books, including Wolf High, The Wish, and (under the pen name Paul Hoblin) Foul. 



Here are my thoughts ….

FRIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS: 13 Tales of Holiday Horrors

A group of talented authors have compiled 13 amazing tales to give you a different perspective on holiday stories this season.

FRIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS: 13 Tales of Holiday Horrors will have you smiling just before you lose your breath when a twist throws you off ground.
Each author has masterfully penned a tale relating to the Christmas holiday, but with a naughty twist. These tantalizing tales include such stories as: Machette Santa by Medeia Sharif, North Pole Coal by Patrick Hueller, Frosted by Ally Mathews, and The Tell-Tale Scarf by Judith Graves to name a few. The stories will have you rethinking how you relate to holiday activities.

Geared toward middle grade readers, this anthology will entertain and delight readers of all ages. FRIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS will become a family favorite read for the holidays. These stories will draw you in and hold you captive until the very end.

Fright Before Christmas: 13 Tales of Holiday Horrors, Leap Books LLC, @2015, ASIN: BO15JJOMQ8, 1927 KB, 95 Pages 

FTC Full Disclosure – A copy of this book was sent to me by the publisher in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review. The thoughts are completely my own and given honestly and freely.

FRIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS is available at GoodReads, Amazon, B&N, and iBooks.

Here’s a book trailer from the book for your viewing pleasure. 

GIVEAWAY DETAILS:

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