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We're celebrating the release of KIDNAP: Part 1 of Guy Erma and The Son of Empire! Enter for a chance to win $100 Amazon gift card

5/16/2015

About the Book:

When Teodor of Freyne is kidnapped by a vicious political gang a crown is kicked into play. His beautiful widowed mother must cling to power while deploying all the forces still under her control to seek and retrieve her son. Who might be behind the kidnap? Is it the charismatic yet ambitious Chart Segat leader of the Dome Elite, or could it be the cruel Emperor Frederon himself?

As Teodor is held captive, who possibly can help? Enter Guy Erma, a Domeside orphan, living by his wits and looks among the back streets and attics of Old Mill Lane. Will he achieve his heart’s desire to join the Dome Elite? Who will help Guy?

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Kidnap: Part 1 of Guy Erma & The Son of Empire by Sally Ann Melia

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BOOK TOUR: EXILE: Book 3 of Guy Erma and the Son of Empire by Sally Ann Melia

5/14/2015

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EXILE: Book 3 of Guy ERma & The Son of Empire by Sally Ann Melia

The paths of Teodor Freyne and Guy Erma have now become one, their fate becomes that of the Empire they were born to when they discover a hidden terror.

Join us for this YA sci-fi thriller touring June 22 to July 17, 2015! If you're interested in this tour, please fill out the sign-up form. We have a special offer when you sign up for this tour.

Book Details:

Book Title: EXILE: Book 3 of Guy Erma and the Son of Empire by Sally Ann Melia
Category: YA Fiction, 150 pages
Genre: Science-fiction and Fantasy
Publisher: Dickson House
Release date: June 14, 2015
Available for review in: print and ebook (ePub, mobi for Kindle and PDF)
Will send books: Internationally
Tour dates: June 22 to July 17, 2015
Content Rating: PG

Book Description:

3-year-old Teodor has found a way to escape from kidnap, how long before he is safely home?

13-year-old Guy Erma has run away from everything he has even known and no longer knows what the future holds.

They escaped through dark tunnels and back alleys but they also discovered a hidden terror that now threatens their entire planet.

Two boys as different as two boys might be. Their adventure has forged an unexpected friendship, but do they really trust each other?

Dare they share their darkest, deepest secrets?

Reviews:

"One of the most powerhouse imaginations I’ve encountered in sci-fi..." — Dean C. Moore, The Warlock’s Friend.

"Guy Erma and the Son of Empire by Sally Ann Melia is a fast-paced and exciting YA military sci-fi read. Don't miss this one!" — Brent LeVasseur, author and illustrator of the Aoléon The Martian Girl series.

"Set in a world where fashion and fun hide treacherous politics and danger, Guy Erma and the Son of Empire will keep you enthralled." — Sherrill Nilson, Karda: Adalta Vol. 1.

A good old-fashioned political thriller - if you loved both Frank Herbert’s Dune and Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games - you will adore Guy Erma.

Buy the book here: Amazon

Tour Schedule:

June 22 - Horror Maiden's Book Reviews - review of Exile
June 22 - Cheryl’s Book Nook - review of Exile
June 22 - The Booksnake Etc . - review of Kidnap
June 22 - Bookroom Reviews - review of Exile
June 23 - Working Mommy Journal - review of Exile
June 23 - Life as Leels - review of Exile
June 24 - T’s Stuff - review of Exile
June 25 - Readers Muse - review of Exile
June 26 - The Booksnake Etc . - review of Hunter
June 26 - Blooming With Books - review of Exile
June 26 - The BookDragon - review of Kidnap
June 26 - The Autistic Gamer - review of Exile
June 26 - Vic’s Media Room - review of Exile
June 26 - The Reading Diaries - review of Kidnap
June 29 - 3 Partners in Shopping Nana, Mommy , + Sissy, Too ! - Review of Exile
June 30 - redhead.with.book - review of Exile
June 30 - JBronder Book Reviews - review of Exile
July 1 - Christy’s Cozy Corners - review of Exile
July 1 - Svetlana's Reads and Views - review of Exile
July 1 - Book and Ink - review of Kidnap
July 1 - A Bit Bookish - review of Hunter
July 2 - The World As I See It - review of Exile
July 2 - The Booksnake Etc. - review of Exile
July 3 - Book Stop Corner - review of Exile
July 3 - The Reading Diaries - review of Hunter
July 7 - Fundinmental - review of Hunter
July 8 - Book and Ink - review of Hunter
July 8 - Rockin’ Book Reviews - review of Exile
July 10 - The Reading Diaries - review of Exile
July 10 - The BookDragon - review of Hunter
July 13 - Deal Sharing Aunt - review of Exile
July 13 - Dreams Come True Through Reading - review of Kidnap
July 13 - In this World of Books - review of Exile
July 14 - The BookDragon - review of Exile
July 15 - Dreams Come True Through Reading - review of Hunter
July 15 - Bound 4 Escape - review of exile
July 15 - Book and Ink - review of Exile
July 16 - I’d Rather Be at the Beach - review of Exile
July 16 - Jessica Cassidy - review of Exile
July 17 - Dreams Come True Through Reading - review of Exile
July 17 - Sarah Rehmatullah - review of Kidnap
July 17 - Create With Joy - review of Exile
July 21 - A Bit Bookish - review of Exile
July 22 - Sarah Rehmatullah - review of Hunter
July 23 - Fundinmental - review of Exile
July 24 - Sarah Rehmatullah - review of Exile
Aug 2 - Room with Books - review of Hunter
Aug 11 - Room with Books - review of Exile

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BOOK TOUR: HUNTER: Book 2 of Guy Erma and the Son of Empire by Sally Ann Melia

4/16/2015

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How dare you? How dare you hold me captive?

Join us for this YA sci-fi thriller touring May 18 to June 12! If you're interested in this tour, please fill out the sign-up form. We have a special offer when you sign up for this tour.

Book Details:

Book Title: HUNTER: Book 2 of Guy Erma and the Son of Empire by Sally Ann Melia
Category: YA Fiction, 162 pages
Genre: Science-fiction and Fantasy
Publisher: Dickson House
Release date: May 31, 2015
Available for review in: print and ebook (ePub, mobi for Kindle and PDF)
Will send books: Internationally
Tour dates: May 18 to June 12, 2015
Content Rating: PG

Book Description:

13-year-old Teodor was taken by the vicious Battle Borgs of Dome and now he must fight to survive.

13-year-old Guy Erma has been offered a chance to fight for his place in the Dome Elite. Only who will be his opponent? Will he face a Battle Borg of Dome?

Once they were heroes. These men died as heroes in battle. Now they have been reincarnated as the fearsome vanguard of the Dome Elite. They are the Battle Borgs of Dome

Two boys as different as any two boys might be. They face the same enemy, the same danger, the same fear - dare they trust each other?

Reviews:

"One of the most powerhouse imaginations I’ve encountered in sci-fi..." — Dean C. Moore, The Warlock’s Friend.

"Guy Erma and the Son of Empire by Sally Ann Melia is a fast-paced and exciting YA military sci-fi read. Don't miss this one!" — Brent LeVasseur, author and illustrator of the Aoléon The Martian Girl series.

"Set in a world where fashion and fun hide treacherous politics and danger, Guy Erma and the Son of Empire will keep you enthralled." — Sherrill Nilson, Karda: Adalta Vol. 1.

A good old-fashioned political thriller - if you loved both Frank Herbert’s Dune and Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games - you will adore Guy Erma.

Pre-order the Book: Amazon

Meet the Author:

The author was born in Wallasey, England, in 1964, and moved to the South of France when she was eleven. She spent her teenage years living in the cosmopolitan city state of Monaco and became immersed in its many languages and cultures. An English girl in a French school, for three hours each week she would sit at the back of the class as her colleagues learnt English. To pass the time, she wrote stories. This led to a lifetime of writing novels, scripts, stories and articles. In her working life, Sally writes marketing communications and manages large international websites.

In 2010, Sally joined the Hogs Back Writers, a club located on the outskirts of Guildford, and she set about turning an old manuscript into this novel: Guy Erma and the Son of Empire. Sally currently lives in Farnham, and she is married with two children.

Connect with Sally: Website ~ Facebook ~ Twitter ~ Pinterest

Tour Schedule:

May 18 - The Autistic Gamer - review
May 18 - 3 Partners in Shopping - review
May 18 - Book Stop Corner - review
May 18 - T's Stuff - review
May 18 - Working Mommy Journal - review
May 18 - Bookroom Reviews - review
May 20 - #redhead.with.book - review
May 20 - Adam Oster, Adventure Novelist
May 21 - Readers' Muse - review
May 22 - Christy's Cozy Corners - review
May 22 - The Bookfairy - review
May 22 - Horror Maiden's Book Reviews - review
May 25 - Deal Sharing Aunt - review
May 26 - The World As I See It - review
May 27 - Vic's Media Room - review
May 27 - JBronder Book Reviews - review
May 29 - Blooming With Books - review
June 1 - Cheryl's Book Nook - review
June 4 - Life with Katie - review
June 4 - Rockin' Book Reviews - review
June 5 - Svetlana's Reads and Views - review
June 5 - In This World of Books - review
June 10 - Life as Leels - review
June 11 - Create with Joy - review
June 12 - Bound 4 Escape - review
June 12 - Jessica Cassidy - review
June 12 - I'd Rather Be at the Beach - review

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Book Tour: KIDNAP: Book 1 of Guy Erma and the Son of Empire by Sally Ann Melia

4/1/2015

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I don't want to go... Do I have to go?

Guy Erma and Son of Empire: Part I - Kidnap

Join us for this YA sci-fi thriller touring April 20 to May 15! If you're interested in this tour, please fill out the sign-up form. We have a special offer when you sign up for this tour.

Book Details:

Book Title: KIDNAP: Book 1 of Guy Erma and the Son of Empire by Sally Ann Melia
Category: YA Fiction, 100 pages
Genre: Science-fiction and Fantasy
Publisher: Dickson House
Release date: May 17, 2015
Available for review in: print and ebook (ePub, mobi for Kindle and PDF)
Will send books: Internationally
Tour dates: April 20 to May 15, 2015
Content Rating: PG

Book Description:

I don’t want to go… Do I have to go?

13-year-old Prince Teodor of Freyne knows his duty to the memory of his father and his kingdom. Always, he must help those less fortunate than himself. Yet a frightening nightmare fills him with foreboding, but still he must do - into the Dome.

13-year-old Guy Erma lives in the shadow of the Dome, he has no father and no mother and his future is uncertain, he must start earning a living when he turns 14. He knows not where he will live or even how he will eat, and his only dream is to enter the military academy - at the heart of the Dome.

Two boys as different as any two boys might be. One act of cruelty will throw their lives together, but who dare they trust?

Reviews:

"One of the most powerhouse imaginations I’ve encountered in sci-fi..." — Dean C. Moore, The Warlock's Friend.

"Guy Erma and the Son of Empire by Sally Ann Melia is a fast-paced and exciting YA military sci-fi read. Don't miss this one!" — Brent LeVasseur, author and illustrator of the Aoléon The Martian Girl series.

"Set in a world where fashion and fun hide treacherous politics and danger, Guy Erma and the Son of Empire will keep you enthralled." — Sherrill Nilson, Karda: Adalta Vol. 1.

A good old-fashioned political thriller - if you loved both Frank Herbert’s Dune and Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games - you will adore Guy Erma.

Pre-order the Book: Amazon

Meet the Author:

The author was born in Wallasey, England, in 1964, and moved to the South of France when she was eleven. She spent her teenage years living in the cosmopolitan city state of Monaco and became immersed in its many languages and cultures. An English girl in a French school, for three hours each week she would sit at the back of the class as her colleagues learnt English. To pass the time, she wrote stories. This led to a lifetime of writing novels, scripts, stories and articles.

In her working life, Sally writes marketing communications and manages large international websites.

In 2010, Sally joined the Hogs Back Writers, a club located on the outskirts of Guildford, and she set about turning an old manuscript into this novel: Guy Erma and the Son of Empire. Sally currently lives in Farnham, and she is married with two children.

Connect with Sally: Website ~ Facebook ~ Twitter ~ Pinterest

Tour Schedule:

April 20 - Room With Books - review
April 20 - Bluerose's Heart - review
April 20 - Horror Maiden's Book Reviews - review
April 20 - Book Stop Corner - review
April 21 - Cheryl's Book Nook - review
April 21 - Life as Leels - review
April 22 - Mama Knows Books - review
April 22 - Adam Oster, Adventure Novelist - review
April 23 - In This World of Books... - review
April 23 - The Autistic Gamer - review
April 23 - Readers Muse - review
April 24 - Vic's Media Room - review
April 24 - Moon Shine Art Spot - review
April 24 - Life With Katie - review
April 27 - Svetlana's Reads and Views - review
April 28 - Bound for Escape - review
April 28 - Working Mommy Journal - review
April 29 - T's Stuff - review
April 30 - The World As I See It - review
April 30 - JBronder Book Reviews - review
April 30 - Christy's Cozy Corners - review
May 1 - Green and Glassie - review
May 5 - A Bit Bookish - review
May 6 - Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks - review
May 7 - Crossroad Reviews - review
May 7 - 3 Partners in Shopping - review
May 8 - Blooming with Books - review
May 8 - The Bookfairy - review
May 9 - Deal Sharing Aunt - review
May 11 - Bookroom Reviews - review
May 11 - Brooke Blogs - review
May 12 - Girl With Camera - review
May 13 - Freda's Voice - review
May 13 - Pinky's Favorite Reads for Kids - review
May 13 - fundinmental - review
May 14 - Jessica Cassidy - review
May 14 - Create With Joy - review
May 14 - Reading Authors - review
May 15 - I'd Rather Be at the Beach - review
May 15 - Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers - review
May 15 - Rockin' Book Reviews - review
May 17 - Flavia Brunetti - Amazon review

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Book Tour: Guy Erma and the Son of Empire by Sally Ann Melia

2/5/2015

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Space opera adventure and kidnap thriller…are you ready for non-stop action?

Guy Erma and the Son of Empire by Sally Ann Melia

Join us for this sci-fi fantasy YA adventure touring April 6 to 17! If you're interested in this tour, and you haven't received an email offer of review, leave a comment or contact us.

Book Details:

Book Title: Guy Erma and the Son of Empire: A Young Adult Science Fiction Thriller Novel by Sally Ann Melia
Category: YA Fiction, 440 pages
Genre: Science-fiction and Fantasy
Publisher: Dickson House
Release date: November 2014
Available for review in: print and ebook (mobi for Kindle and PDF)
Will send books: Internationally
Tour dates: April 6 to 17, 2015
Content Rating: PG

Book Description:

The story starts with a boy:
"I don't want to go, mum."
"You must..."
How long can a mother regret the last words to her son?

This story is a space opera adventure and a kidnap thriller… A young prince is kidnapped, a galactic Empire in peril for the Prince has fallen into the hands of the ruthless yet charismatic Chart Segat, a populist politician, he is also head of the crack space warriors: the Dome Elite.

Teodor’s mother, Regent Sayginn of Freyne 2 will use every resource at her disposal: military might, security surveillance, battle cyborgs and insider intelligence to find her son. She will call on the Valvanchi, the telepathic shape shifting aliens to free him … The only question is can they get to the Prince in time?
Meanwhile in the shadow of the Dome, living a life of desperate poverty is another boy: 13-year-old Guy Erma. His only dream is to join the Dome Elite, and the only way he can do that is by ‘doing whatever Chart Segat says. ’ Whatever he says!'

A tightly plotted thriller, Guy Erma and the Son of Empire is a complex space opera with a cracking science fiction storyline, told with verve and pace.

The book will delight those who love • Science Fiction • Space Operas • Star Wars style Adventures • Galactic Empire stories • Young Adult Science Fiction • Young Adult Space Opera • Young Adult Thrillers • Young Adult Action Adventure

And is inspired by the works of • George Lucas • JJ Abrams • Steven Spielberg • J R R Tolkien • Frank Herbert • Iain M Banks • Peter F Hamilton

Buy the Book:

Amazon

Meet the Author:

The author was born in Wallasey, England, in 1964, and moved to the South of France when she was eleven. She spent her teenage years living in the cosmopolitan city state of Monaco and became immersed in its many languages and cultures. An English girl in a French school, for three hours each week she would sit at the back of the class as her colleagues learnt English. To pass the time, she wrote stories. This led to a lifetime of writing novels, scripts, stories and articles.

In her working life, Sally writes marketing communications and manages large international websites.

In 2010, Sally joined the Hogs Back Writers, a club located on the outskirts of Guildford, and she set about turning an old manuscript into this novel: Guy Erma and the Son of Empire. Sally currently lives in Farnham, and she is married with two children.

Connect with Sally: Website ~ Facebook ~ Twitter ~ Pinterest

Tour Schedule:

April 6 - The Autistic Gamer - review / giveaway
April 6 - Coffee, Books & Art - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
April 7 - Library of Clean Reads - review / giveaway
April 7 - XoXo Book Blog - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
April 7 - A Novel Kind of Bliss - review / guest post / giveaway
April 8 - Adam Oster, Adventure Novelist - review
April 8 - Adam Oster, Adventure Novelist - guest post
April 9 - Vic's Media Room - review
April 10 - The All Night Library - review
April 13 - 3 Partners in Shopping, Nana, Mommy, & Sissy, Too! - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
April 14 - #redhead.with.book - review
April 14 -BooksatVioletCrush - review
April 15 - Life With Katie - review / giveaway
April 17 - Book Stop Corner - review / author interview / giveaway
April 17 - Deal Sharing Aunt - review / giveaway
April 17 - To Read or Not To Read - review
April 17 - Hello, my name is Alice - review / author interview

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