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Book Details: Book Title: The Kiminee Dream: A Novel Author: Laura McHale Holland Category: Adult Fiction (18+ and older), 342 pages Genre: Literary fiction, magical realism Publisher: WORDforest Release date: April, 2020 Formats Available for review: print soft-back (USA and Canada), ebook (mobi for kindle, epub, pdf, Gifted Kindle) Tour dates: June 7 to June 18, 2021 Content Rating: PG-13 + M. A few scenes contain violence and sexual assault. These are not major aspects of the book and don't go into great detail, but these experiences have repercussions for some of the characters that they have to resolve.
Book Description:
A deeply poetic, riveting debut novel, The Kiminee Dream is a tale of Midwest charm and quirky characters, but with twists and turns that reveal a dark side you don't see coming. It's true that odd things happen in Kiminee, Illinois. Lilacs bloom in winter. Gravel glows golden on occasion. The river sings as it wends through town. But this is normal for the tight-knit folks who call Kiminee home. So when auburn-tufted Carly Mae Foley learns to read at age two and masters multiplication at age three, the denizens take it in stride and embrace her with pride. But all is not well in Carly Mae's family. And when a twister roars though, it decimates their home, along with their emotional bonds, as her mother's affair is exposed and her father goes missing. A determined grandmother, one-eared dog and generous benefactor come to the gifted child's aid, but not everyone is rooting for her, and when an appalling crime occurs, long-held animosities boil over. No one can say whether the good folks of Kiminee will pull closer together—or be torn apart. Influenced by folklore and magical realism, The Kiminee Dream is both hypnotic and endearing. If you like depth as well as whimsy, arresting twists, and details that stir your heart, you’ll love what is ultimately an eloquent exploration of acceptance and a tender tribute to the people of Illinois. Don’t delay. Experience this literary gem today.
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Book Title: Aunt Truly's Tales: Enchantment for Story Lovers Author: Laura McHale Holland Category: Adult Fiction (18+ and older), 100 pages Genre: Fantasy: short stories/folk and fairy tales Publisher: WORDforest Release date: June 5, 2021 Formats Available for review: ebook (mobi for kindle, epub, pdf, Gifted Kindle) Tour dates: June 7 to June 18, 2021 Content Rating: PG. These are all stories that could be shared with a teenager, probably even a 10 year old.
Book Description:
A dash of whimsy and a dose of wisdom for our times. If you like stories that call to mind a simpler era and words strung in lyrical ways, this collection will take you to a wondrous world where ordinary rules do not apply. Podcasts, blogs, movies, vlogs—people spin yarns in many ways. But nothing dazzles like a story told in person. In the right teller's hands, a simple narrative has unfathomable power. Such is the case with Aunt Truly, a spellbinding character in Laura McHale Holland's novel The Kiminee Dream. She is old, but no one knows her age; she travels, but where she goes is a mystery. One thing is certain: she collects stories. The ten tales in this book present traditional and original stories Aunt Truly might tell you if you happened by her home, Windy Wood, where snow falls from November through April, and reality is open to interpretation. In her tales, you'll meet a determined frog, clever seamstress, wise handyman, stolen wife and more unlikely heroes who face daunting trials. Some succeed; others do not. In the process, they are all transformed. 
Meet the Author:
As a child, Laura McHale Holland loved the musicality of language and often recalled, verbatim, conversations she heard. A lost soul in her teens and early twenties, she righted herself in her mid-twenties and discovered a deep love of the creative process. In her work, she often finds hope in unlikely places. Laura writes stories true and untrue in multiple forms from flash fiction to novels, memoirs to short plays. Her coming of age memoir, Resilient Ruin, won a National Indie Excellence Award for new adult nonfiction. Prior award-winning books include Reversible Skirt, a childhood memoir, and Sisters Born, Sisters Found, an anthology on sisterhood. Her stories have appeared in several anthologies, including The Best of Every Day Fiction Three and Wisdom Has a Voice. Two of her short plays were produced recently in Northern California; two others received staged readings. The Kiminee Dream is Laura's first novel. To connect with her, please visit her website. connect with author: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ goodreads
Tour Schedule:
June 7 –Olio by Marilyn – book review of The Kiminee Dream / giveaway June 7 –Olio by Marilyn – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway June 8 –Cheryl's Book Nook – book review of The Kiminee Dream / giveaway June 8 - @twilight_reader – book review of The Kiminee Dream June 9- Sefina Hawke’s Books – book review of The Kiminee Dream June 10 -Welcome To MLM Opinion’s Reviews – book review of The Kiminee Dream June 10 -Literary Flits – book review of The Kiminee Dream / giveaway June 10 – Welcome To MLM Opinion’s Reviews – book review of Aunt Truly’s Tales June 10 -World of My Imagination – book review of The Kiminee Dream / guest post / giveaway June 11 – The Avid Reader – book review of The Kiminee Dream / author interview / giveaway June 11 -@twilight_reader – book review of Aunt Truly’s Tales June 14 –Books for Books – book review of The Kiminee Dream June 14 -Sefina Hawke’s Books – book review of Aunt Truly’s Tales June 15 –Books for Books – book review of Aunt Truly’s Tales June 16 –Peaceful Pastime – book review of The Kiminee Dream June 16 - Splashes of Joy – book review of The Kiminee Dream / author interview / giveaway June 16 – Peaceful Pastime – book review of Aunt Truly’s Tales June 16 –Bigreadersite – book review of The Kiminee Dream / giveaway June 17-Splashes of Joy – book review of Aunt Truly’s Tales / giveaway June 17 –Bigreadersite – book review of Aunt Truly’s Tales / giveaway June 17 -Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of The Kiminee Dream / giveaway June 17 -World of My Imagination – book review of Aunt Truly’s Tales / giveaway June 17 –Rockin' Book Reviews – book review of Aunt Truly's Tales / giveaway June 18 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book review of The Kiminee Dream / guest post / giveaway June 18 – Kymiee Tries to Read – book review of The Kiminee Dream / guest post June 18 -Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of Aunt Truly’s Tales / giveaway
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"Quill says: If you like your thrillers with lots of twists, plenty of "creepy," some paranormal events, and a fast-moving plot, check out BULWARK. You might just be afraid to turn off the lights after reading the last page." - Red Feathered Quill
"Brit Lunden's paranormal fantasy novella, Bulwark, is genuinely eerie and spooky, filled with the kinds of scary effects that true lovers of the dark crave and rarely find. There are no gushes of blood or other cheap special effects, just a consistently good pulse-pounding story about an ancient evil and the one man who stands up against it. Readers who grew up with the likes of Barker, King and Lovecraft will have a field day reading this classy, dark fantasy novella." - Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite (5-Star Review) "Author Brit Lunden has weaved an entertaining story that spans paranormal, romance, and mystery. Thanks to the splattering of action and the mysterious connection of characters and happenings, this fast paced story is well suited to those looking for a light and enjoyable thrill." - Bianca Schulze
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Series Title: Bulwark Anthology Collection Category: Adult Fiction (18+) (104 to 146 pages) Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Chelshire, Inc. Release dates: Jan 2018; Mar 2019; Sep 2019 Format available for review: print, e-book, audiobook Will send print books out: USA Tour dates: Mar 30 to May 1, 2020 Content Rating: PG + M: Some violence and mild sex.
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Bulwark: a wall or stockade that protects or sometimes hides the truth from the outside world. The beating heart of this anthology is Bulwark, Georgia, isolated, hidden. Sheriff Clay Finnes appears in each book, but he is not the main character in each book. There is NO series arc requiring readers to read all 10 books in the anthology. Every book is completely stand-alone. You can read the books in order or out of order. 
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Book Title: Bulwark by Brit Lunden Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 146 pages Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Chelshire, Inc. Release date: January 2018 Format available for review: print, e-book, audiobook Will send print books out: USA Tour dates: Mar 30 to May 1, 2020 Content Rating: PG + M due to violence and mild sex.
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Clay Finnes is the sheriff of a small town in Georgia called Bulwark. Recently separated from his wife, all he can think about is what went wrong, and will Jenna ever come back to him. He's troubled by a bothersome reporter trying to build a story from what he thinks is a normal day in his life. Clay has to admit that the fantastical stories, told by an accident victim as well as unusual sightings of wolves, things are getting a bit strange. A visit to the ominous Gingerbread House makes him realize that his life as he knows it will never be the same. 
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Book Title: The Knowing (Book 1): A Bulwark Anthology Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 104 pages Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Chelshire, Inc. Release date: Mar 2019 Format available for review: print, e-book, audiobook Will send print books out: USA Tour dates: Mar 30 to May 1, 2020 Content Rating: PG + M due to violence and mild sex.
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Bulwark- a wall or stockade that protects or sometimes hides the truth from the outside world. Bulwark, Georgia, isolated, hidden. Who knows what strange things can happen when the rest of the world can't see you? JB Stratton is alone in the world, and all he has left are the memories of his beloved Ellie. Dirt poor JB and wealthy Ellie feel an instant connection that is as intense and primal as the blood red earth of their home. Unseen roots connect them, pulling them into an impossible relationship. Will the memories of past lives help or hinder the path of their love? Based on the original novella Bulwark, by Brit Lunden, The Knowing continues the story of a town isolated from the rest of the world where the impossible becomes plausible, and logic is determined by reality. 
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Book Title: The Devil and Dayna Dalton: (Book 9) A Bulwark Anthology by Brit Lunden Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 126 pages Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Chelshire, Inc. Release date: Sep 2019 Format available for review: print, e-book, audiobook Will send print books out: USA Tour dates: Mar 30 to May 1, 2020 Content Rating: PG + M due to violence and mild sex.*Contains Sexual Content*
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Reporter Dayna Dalton's reputation has been ruined since birth. The daughter of wild child, Becky Dalton, is expected to follow her mother's footsteps; never given a chance to prove she's different. Dana's been in love with Clay Finnes since she was a teenager. Her unrequited love for Sheriff Finnes leaves her empty. He's happily married and unavailable. Instead, Dayna finds herself stuck in the revolving door of bad relationships. But this is Bulwark, Georgia, a town where strange things are always happening. Dayna is doomed to this loveless life until she can find someone who will appreciate the depth of her character. Can she overcome her fears and look beyond her own perceptions to accept a greater love? *Contains Sexual Content* 
Meet the Author:
Brit Lunden is a prolific author who’s written over 50 books in assorted genres under different pen names. Bulwark was her first effort in adult fiction and was chosen by several of her fellow authors as the basis for a new series, A Bulwark Anthology. Using her characters, they are creating new denizens in spin-off stories to this bizarre town. Brit Lunden lives on Long Island in a house full of helpful ghosts. Connect with the author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Instagram
Tour Schedule:
Mar 30 – Falling Into A Good Book – book review of Bulwark / giveaway Mar 30 - Dab of Darkness Audiobook Reviews – audiobook review of Bulwark /guest post / giveaway Mar 31 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book review of Bulwark / guest post / giveaway Apr 1 - Bound 4 Escape – audiobook review of Bulwark / giveaway Apr 1 - Locks, Hooks and Books – audiobook review of Bulwark / giveaway Apr 1 – Literary Flits – book review of The Knowing / giveaway Apr 2 – Books and Zebras – book review of Bulwark / giveaway Apr 2 - Sahar's Blog – book review of Bulwark / giveaway Apr 3 – 100 Pages A Day – book review of Bulwark / giveaway Apr 6 – Books and Zebras – book review of The Knowing / giveaway Apr 7 –Literary Flits – book review of The Devil and Dayna Dalton / giveaway Apr 7 – michellemengsbookblog – book review of Bulwark / author interview / giveaway Apr 8 - T's Stuff - audiobook review of Bulwark / giveaway Apr 8 – Bound 4 Escape – audiobook review of The Knowing / giveaway Apr 8 - Falling Into A Good Book – book review of The Knowing / giveaway Apr 9 – FUONLYKNEW – book review of Bulwark / giveaway Apr 9 - Locks, Hooks and Books – audiobook review of The Knowing / giveaway Apr 9 - T's Stuff - audiobook review of The Knowing / giveaway Apr 9 - Sahar's Blog – book review of The Knowing / giveaway Apr 10 - Books for Books – audiobook review of Bulwark / giveaway Apr 10 - FUONLYKNEW – book review of The Knowing / giveaway Apr 10 –Books and Zebras – book review of The Devil and Dayna Dalton / giveaway Apr 10 - T's Stuff - audiobook review of The Devil and Dayna Dalton / giveaway Apr 13 –Hall Ways Blog – audiobook review of Bulwark / giveaway Apr 13 -Sefina Hawke's Books – book review of Bulwark Apr 13 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book review of The Knowing / giveaway Apr 14 - michellemengsbookblog – book review of The Knowing / giveaway Apr 14 – Locks, Hooks and Books – audiobook review of The Devil and Dayna Dalton / giveaway Apr 15 - Amy's Booket List – audiobook review of Bulwark / giveaway Apr 15 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book review of The Devil and Dayna Dalton / giveaway Apr 15 - FUONLYKNEW – book review of The Devil and Dayna Dalton / giveaway Apr 15 –eBook Addicts – audiobook review of Bulwark / giveaway Apr 16 - Sahar's Blog – book review of The Devil and Dayna Dalton / giveaway Apr 16 –Bound 4 Escape – audiobook review of The Devil and Dayna Dalton / giveaway Apr 16 - She Just Loves Books – audiobook review of Bulwark / giveaway Apr 16 - eBook Addicts – audiobook review of The Knowing / giveaway Apr 17 - Naomi Downing/Goodreads – book review of Bulwark Apr 17 - Books for Books – audiobook review of The Knowing / giveaway Apr 17 - Falling Into A Good Book– book review of The Devil and Dayna Dalton / giveaway Apr 17 – eBook Addicts – audiobook review of The Devil and Dayna Dalton / giveaway Apr 17 -Southern Today Gone Tomorrow – book review of Bulwark / author interview / giveaway Apr 20 -Sefina Hawke's Books – book review of The Knowing / giveaway Apr 20 -A Madison Mom – book review of Bulwark / giveaway Apr 21 - michellemengsbookblog – book review of The Devil and Dayna Dalton / giveaway Apr 21 - Gwendalyn’s Books – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Apr 21 - Gwendalyn's Books - book review of Bulwark / giveaway Apr 21 – Dab of Darkness Audiobook Reviews – audiobook review of The Knowing / giveaway Apr 22 –Amy's Booket List – audiobook review of The Knowing / giveaway Apr 22 – Gwendalyn’s Books – book review of The Knowing / giveaway Apr 22 – Southern Today Gone Tomorrow – book review of The Knowing / giveaway Apr 23 -Naomi Downing/Goodreads – book review of The Knowing Apr 23 –She Just Loves Books – audiobook review of The Knowing / giveaway Apr 24 -Books for Books – audiobook review of The Devil and Dayna Dalton / giveaway Apr 27 -A Madison Mom – book review of The Knowing / giveaway Apr 27 -Sefina Hawke's Books – book review of The Devil and Dayna Dalton / giveaway Apr 28 -Gwendalyn’s Books – book review of The Devil and Dayna Dalton / giveaway Apr 28 –Dab of Darkness Audiobook Reviews – audiobook review of The Devil and Dayna Dalton / giveaway Apr 29 –Southern Today Gone Tomorrow – book review of The Devil and Dayna Dalton / giveaway Apr 30 - Naomi Downing/Goodreads – book review of The Devil and Dayna Dalton Apr 30 –She Just Loves Books – audiobook review of The Devil and Dayna Dalton / giveaway Apr 30 –Amy's Booket List – audiobook review of The Devil and Dayna Dalton / giveaway May 1 -A Madison Mom – book review of The Devil and Dayna Dalton / giveaway
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