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Title: The Sword Guest Series: Dragon's Pupils Author: Martin Chu Shui Format: eBook Source: Author The story centers on Liz, born of half Australian and of half Chinese descent. Growing up in Australia, she isnt very interested in her fathers ancient Chinese stories. She is concerned with problems that are far more contemporary such as environmental issues, and particularly her friends handsome brother who is an environmental activist. But her disinterest in Chinese culture changes when her two worlds collide, after a catastrophic accident sets thousands of ancient monsters loose near her home. Suddenly Liz must learn many new skills and call on all of her Chinese heritage if she is to prevent the monsters from destroying Earth. Helped by her twin brother and best friend, Liz sets out to discover why the monsters exist and how to stop them. When she is injured in a battle, she must travel to China to seek a cure that is spiritual as much as it is physical. But can sh...

Please enjoy this guest post by Sheryl Steines, author of the urban fantasy novel, The Day of First Sun . Then read on to learn how you can win huge prizes as part of this blog tour, including $450 in Amazon gift cards, a Kindle Fire, and 5 autographed copies of the book. The Strong Female I am always amazed to hear that, in the year 2012, women are still talking about strong female characters. It’s funny that we’re always surprised when one comes along. Even in Hollywood, actresses still can’t find roles to sink their teeth into. As a reader, I look for characters that I can relate to in some way; a character who is more than a damsel in distress but less than an unfeeling, mean, witch. I’m putting it gently, but I’m looking for someone, who when facing a problem, doesn’t necessarily need a man to bail her out--a woman who can take care of herself in spite of her vulnerabilities. Because in reality, women are multi-layered and complex. We don’t fall to one end of an extreme o...

Happy St. Patty's Day, beloved bookies! What are you reading? I'm thinking fae! While Patrick himself was originally an Englishmen, the Irish traditions of the holiday lead me to think of one of Ireland's most famous folklore. :) "St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time - a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic." ~Adrienne Cook   Here's some suggestions!

Show More Show Less A self help guide by Amy Mah (Vampire) for teenage vampire girls, the guide is fully illustrated by manga Artist Heby and is written in an easy to follow A - Z format explaining everything a teenage vampire girl would need to know about living life as a modern Vampire. What is fashionable to wear when eating out? Fang maintenance & how to keep your claws sharp. Should you let a boy bite you on the first date? Easy to understand clear advice is given to every day problems Example: When you get an urge to bite: We all get those normal urges to bite things, and I must point out it is very normal, Claws are all well and good in a fight but a bite gives the extra advantage of getting a refreshing drink at the same time. Lots of girls worry about showing their Fangs in public believing that to show your fangs is rude, but don't be shy they can be a girls greatest asset (ok second greatest asset) if a boy is being rude to you, don't just snarl at...

Title: Probability Angels Author: Joseph Devon Source: Blog Tour Genre: Urban Fantasy Matthew knows that he died twenty years ago. He has, after all, been bouncing around New York city ever since, causing mischief and having fun as a supernatural being. But recently some problems have been cropping up: not only is he hallucinating things in garbage cans, but his mentor doesn’t think he’s working up to his full potential, his best friend can’t offer any solace but drunken confusion, and his wife is dying in Central Park. See, the past twenty years haven’t meant a thing because now it’s time for Matthew to make his second choice and become a tester of humanity. And that’s all before the zombies show up. Come explore the world of Matthew and Epp and see what a samurai from Feudal Japan has to do with the course of modern physics, what a two-thousand year old Roman slave has to do with the summit of Mount Everest, and what a dead man from Brooklyn has to do with the fa...

What works have you released? What are they about? So far I have released Stone Relics and am soon to publish Return to Rhonan, a tempestuous romance of two couples stretching across two centuries, a story set against the Irish Famine of 1845 – 49 and the present. Stone Relics is a science fiction set in the near future,   2065. It is a Sci-fi murder mystery with a love interest. Chief Superintendent   Ben Tobin Super Cop is an enigma, his true identity known only to the            few. Working as an undercover agent for MI8, Ben is monitored by a secret organization buried in the bowels of Whitehall. He heads an investigation into the gruesome deaths of young women left with putrefying snakes covering their bodies an ancient stone relic of a Prehistoric Snake-Bird Goddess relic wedged at their feet. Other young women are abducted chosen to become sacred prostitutes to a prehistoric Goddess. Ben suspects this is t...

Please enjoy this guest post by Brian Holers, author of the literary novel, Doxology . Then read on to learn how you can win huge prizes as part of this blog tour, including $450 in Amazon gift cards, a Kindle Fire, and 5 autographed copies of the book.  Not just for Christians One of the beauties of self-publishing is that the gatekeeper has been fired. In this new world of books made possible by the Internet, no one is left to guard the door. To tell the reader what is what. This state of affairs may introduce an element of confusion for dogmatic readers, but the good news is, new breeds of literature are being created. Self-publishing allows literature to cross over in new ways. Traditional Christian fiction publishers, for instance, disallow most references to sex, and even the most juvenile profanity. Self-publishing changes this. Not to suggest a writer should ever debase a genre—as writers we are obliged to choose our words carefully. But the old Christian ...

1.   What (and how many) works have you released? What are they about? The Heart of a Legend is a work of historical fiction that focuses on the romance between Billy the Kid and Paulita Maxwell.   Not a great many people have heard of this lady, or their partnership, but it has been said that Paulita was the mother of Billy’s son.   (And if you take a look at the picture, the legend certainly ‘looks’ to be true.) I have released the first eBook in the Tallent & Lowery adventure series titled, 13 , which we are now looking at getting into print.   These are great adventures based on the slightly sarcastic Head Librarian at the New York Public Library.   Leah Tallent runs across a strange man who’s very interested in attaining a treasure that’s buried inside the cornerstone of the NYPL.   When this particular artifact is found, they are led on a journey that actually ‘connects’ the Winchester Mystery House to the Vatican, Jack the Ripper, A...

Dearest Bookies, Mid-Febuary, you may have read a post about goodbyes and farewells - and if not, you're probably wondering where I've been. Granted, there has been pre-scheduled tour stops and the like, but I haven't quite been around. As some may know, a series of family crises induced the dramatic departure. Since then, I've taken time to deticate myself to family and friends, and found escape in working on upcoming projects. While the crumbling situations of life haven't reassembled yet, I'm ready to offer my attention to Ricochet Reviews once again. Much like a new season, everything from the appearance to the content is new. Review acceptance selectivity has narrowed in hopes of bringing readers the best of the best: the paranormal, the urban fantasies, borderline science fiction, and the brighest, boldest corners of deliciously peculiar exceptions. Look out for more reviews, more interviews, and more tours. If your on the mailing lis...

THE GAIA WARS – FREE ON AMAZON, one day only! Kenneth G. Bennett’s YA fantasy adventure, THE GAIA WARS—the first entry in a new, highly-acclaimed YA series—will be FREE on Amazon one day only: Tomorrow! Tuesday, March 6, 2012. http://amzn.to/y7wO6Z Kirkus Reviews calls The Gaia Wars "A solid first entry of a promising, imaginative new young adult fantasy series featuring a well-crafted character," and readers agree. As of March 1, 2012, The Gaia Wars and its sequel, Battle for Cascadia, had received 57 reviews on Amazon and 96 reviews on Goodreads, for an average of 4.5 stars.  "Gaia Wars" is amazing. I got sucked into the story within the first five pages and the pace and excitement made it impossible to put down. Kenneth G. Bennett has created a very fresh take on the epic fantasy tale, so if you like Tolkien, CS Lewis, Harry Potter, and other "big" stories, you'll love "Gaia Wars." "I picked this up and literal...