Cover Reveal: UNCOVERING SECRETS by Barbara Hinske

We are happy to host another Goddess Fish Promotions Cover Reveal! This time we are hosting a reveal for Barbara Hinske's new Rosemont Series novel Uncovering Secrets! Be sure and check out the cover and book information. As a thank you, Barbara Hinske and Goddess Fish Promotions are hosting a giveaway for a $25 gift card to either Amazon or Barnes and Noble.  To enter, use the widget after the book information.

Mayor Maggie Martin is knee-deep in the financial problems facing Westbury. The investigation into the fraud and embezzlement that created these problems is going nowhere and she’s on the hot seat to produce results. The bad guys are always one step ahead, with bribes and blackmail at their disposal. Her late husband’s mistress also has an ace to play against Frank Haynes. But will he slip through the net once again?

Meanwhile, Rosemont’s attic gives up its secrets; some welcome, some not. Will Frank Haynes establish his claim to Rosemont?

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About the Author Barbara Hinske:

Barbara Hinske is a practicing attorney in Phoenix, Arizona. She has two grown children with her exceedingly kind and good second husband, who died of cancer in 2006. Lucky in love, Barb married another exceptional man and father of two in 2010, and they live in their own Rosemont with two adorable and spoiled dogs.

Where to Find Barbara Hinske on the Web:

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• On Good Reads
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• Coming to Rosemont
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Enter to Win Writers of The Future Vol 31 #WofF31

I enjoy a good anthology. To me, it is a little like going to a Tapas restaurant as you get a bite sized sample of a variety of authors and ideas. If I fancy a taste of Science Fiction, Writers of the Future does not dissapoint.

I received a complimentary copy of L Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Volume 31 Science Fiction and Fantasy anthology to feature Enjoys & Shares. Each year, the series features writers and illustrators that the judges consider to be "bright emerging talent." The publisher will provide a free copy to one lucky reader! To enter, see the giveaway widget towards the end of this post.

Writers of the Future contains over 464 pages of Science Fiction or Fantasy short stories and illustrations. It features work of contest winners, a few nonfiction essays and short stories from contest founders and contest judges. As with any anthology, I enjoys some works more than others. The value is in the diversity of voices and ideas. It is fun to find that rare gem. Here is a video trailer for the book:




Writers of the Future is an annual contest that was founded by L. Ron Hubbard. The book features winners of the writer and illustrator contests. You can also view The Writers of The Future awards ceremony online. Some of you may recall that I previously posted about their live stream. The entire ceremony is on their YouTube channel along with other content such as audio excerpts from the book and other bonus material. Their channel is definitely worth a look, in case you are interested here is a link to the Writers of the Future YouTube channel.

The following is a quote from the publisher summarizing the Writers of the Future Anthology:

"The future is here…the future is now!  Orson Scott Card, Kevin J. Anderson and Larry Niven have seen the future. Now, you can, too.

A constellation of the brightest lights in the Science Fiction and Fantasy firmament have judged these authors to be the best, the brightest, the truest emerging stars in the field.

From Alien Invasion to Alternate History, from Cyberpunk to Comic Fantasy to Post-Apocalyptic Worlds, these are the winning writers who have mastered every version and vision of sci-fi and fantasy.

Don’t be left behind. Get a read on what’s next.

“The Writers of the Future contest looks for people with the best imaginations who can see through the possibilities of the strangest and best ideas and tell stories that intrigue us and involve us.” —ORSON SCOTT CARD

Celebrate the 31st anniversary of the Writers of the Future contest and the 26th anniversary of the Illustrators of the Future contest"

Enter to Win A Free Copy of Writers of The Future (Closes 6/8/2015):

 

Writers of the Future Vol 31

Where To Purchase Writers of the Future:

 The Writers of the Future Vol 31 is available at the Writers of The Future Website or on Amazon (and other book retailers). Click here to follow my affiliate link to the Writers of the Future Amazon product listing. (Note, if you click on my Amazon affiliate link and make a purchase then I receive a modest commission.)

Publisher Plus for Mac Is An Affordable Desktop Publishing Option (Enter to Win A Copy!)

Whether you are making a flyer for a special event, a media kit for your blog or a brochure a simple desktop publishing application is handy to have.

I was given a complimentary copy of Publisher for Mac to review and 6 lucky readers will receive a free download of their own! (To enter, see giveaway form after the review).

I was impressed at how easy it is to use Publisher Plus. I have used more complicated desktop publishing software in the past, but I think the learning curve is fairly low on this software. It reminds me of a simpler version of Mac Pages, but it doesn't seem to stall my computer as much as Pages can.

Publisher comes with a variety of easy to use templates for flyers, brochures, newsletters, posters, menus, magazines, invitations, business cards, resumes, certificates, disc covers and more. You can also make a custom publication of your own to your specified dimensions.

When your document is complete you can export it to PDF, JPG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, PSD formats so you can most likely find the appropriate output for your audience.

All in all, Publisher Plus is a great option if you want a simple desktop publishing program to use to design printables, flyers, posters and publications like newsletters and catalogs.

Video Demonstration From Pearl Mountain: How To Make A Personalized Flyer Using Publisher Plus for Mac:

Enter to Win You Own Copy of Publisher Plus For Mac:

Publisher Plus For Mac

Where To Purchase Publisher Plus for Mac:

Publisher  Plus for Mac and other software are available from Pearl Mountain Software, see their website for more information and demonstrations!

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With Malice Towards One Brings You Back To The Time of Lincoln

The graphic novel With Malice Toward One by Mike Person brings history alive for children and adults alike! The novel focuses on historic events surrounding the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.

I received a complimentary review copy of With Malice Towards One to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own based on my experience reading this book.

I was impressed with the illustrations, writing style and the educational exercises at the end of the book. I included a couple images from the book to give you a taste of the style.

It is clear that author Mike Person felt committed to making this book an educational resource. After the story, there are numerous educational exercises and resources including a word find, quizzes, games and a glossary.

As an adult, I found With Malice Towards One to be a quick, entertaining and informative read. I enjoyed it very much and learned a couple details about this important historical event. The graphic novel style makes it a more immersive experience for people who are more visually oriented.

An screen capture of an illustration from With Malice Towards One

Summary With Malice Toward One by Mike Person:

• $ 16.99    
• 80 pages
• Publisher : Cranston House
• 1 edition ( June 4, 2013 )
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0615791751
• ISBN-13: 978-0615791753
• LCCN: 2013908437
• BISAC: Juvenile Nonfiction / Comics & Graphic Novels / History
• Product Dimensions: 0.2 x 8.4 x10.8 inches
• Suitable for ages 11 and up 

 Description of "With Malice Towards One":

While Washington D.C. celebrates The Army of the Potomac's latest victory with a Grand Illumination Ceremony, four men meet in a hotel room overlooking the crowded streets filled with party-goers. Richmond has fallen, and "The Old Man," General Lee has just surrendered to Grant at Appomattox Courthouse. The mood in room six of the Herndon House Hotel is dire. The original plan was a kidnapping. Booth's fellow conspirators, Powell, Herold, and Atzerodt quietly sit, listening to Booth trying to re-motivate them. He uses the sounds of revelry coming from the streets below to stoke up their anger. Something decisive must be done; a spark is needed to ignite new hope in the Confederate cause. "This Tyrant. This man Lincoln, who should make himself a king must die!" This, is truly the "crime of the nineteenth century," and the largest manhunt in military history. It's the "full" story about the first murder of an American President. The story, that has been left out of the classroom. Told in a way children can understand it the most. Visually." (description from publicity materials for With Malice Towards One)

An screen capture of an illustration from With Malice Towards One

For More Information or To Purchase With Malice Towards One:

For more information about With Malice Towards One, visit the official website at: cranstonhouse.weebly.com

It is also available on Amazon (affiliate link to follow): Paperback With Malice Towards One by Mike Person.

Breaking News: Writers of The Future Livestream Tonight at 6:30 pm PST! #WotF31

What a day for Scifi and fantasy fans! Not only does the new series of Game of Throwns debut, tonight is the awards ceremony for the 31 annual Writers of the Future Awards!

About the Writers of The Future from Galaxy Press: The future is here…the future is now!  Orson Scott Card, Kevin J. Anderson and Larry Niven have seen the future. Now, you can, too.
A constellation of the brightest lights in the Science Fiction and Fantasy firmament have judged these authors to be the best, the brightest, the truest emerging stars in the field. From Alien Invasion to Alternate History, from Cyberpunk to Comic Fantasy to Post-Apocalyptic Worlds, these are the winning writers who have mastered every version and vision of sci-fi and fantasy. Don’t be left behind. Get a read on what’s next. Celebrate the 31st anniversary of the Writers of the Future contest and the 26th anniversary of the Illustrators of the Future contest #WotF31 (source Writers of the Future publicity materials)

To view the livestream or for more information visit: The Writers of The Future official website, the livestream event starts at  6:30 pm PST sharp!

Enter to Win: Six Month Subscription to GMovies

gMovies fills a special niche. Where else can you find streaming inspirational, family-friendly entertainment with a Christian focus?  gMovies offers a variety of genres including drama, comedy, romance, documentary, children, thriller and science fiction. Does this sound good to you? If so, read on as you just might win a free subscription!

Disclosure: I received a complimentary subscription to gMovies through Fly By Promotions and gMovies. gMovies has also graciously offered one Enjoys & Shares reader a free six month subscription!

About gMovies:

A screen shot to illustrate how gKids is organized

gMovies is well organized categorizing films by genre, alphabetically and by popularity. It is available online, through an iPhone app and through an Android app. Several cable providers also allow access to the gMovies channel.

I like top share descriptions from the company itself. While subjective, it  can help to hear how a company describes their product to see whether it suits you:

"gMovies offers instant access to almost 300 faith friendly feature films of every genre, in addition to animated stories, television series and biblical documentaries. Always available on your computer or mobile device, gMovies also includes the bible-based animated series “Pahappahooey Island;” teen drama “Much Ado About Middle School” starring Bill Cobbs, Lee Meriwether and Amanda Waters; and the “Left Behind” drama series starring Kirk Cameron and based on the New York Times bestselling books by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins."

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Check Out The Hippity Hoppity EAster Giveaway Hop!

Welcome to the Hippity Hoppity Giveaway Hop, brought to you by The Hopping Bloggers & Up All Night Blogging! Hosted by Mama Smith’s Review Blog & Women And Their Pretties

Co-Hosted by: Melanie Meditates, EasterBabe's Theory, Muscles & Mascara Blog, Cia Says, So Simply Stephanie, Marilyn's Treats, Our Refuge and Strength, & Life of a Southern Mom Each blogger participating in this hop has a giveaway with a prize value of at least $15 – and some are much more than that! Be sure to scroll down the whole list and visit them all – there is no limit to how many prizes you can win! There will also be a twitter party on April 14th to go along with this hop with even more chances to win. RSVP for that by clicking here. Good Luck and Have Fun!

DISCLOSURE: Mama Smith’s Review Blog and Women and Their Pretties are not responsible for any of the prize fulfillment. Each blogger is responsible for providing their sponsor with their winner’s contact information.

Fun Reads: New Chapter From George R R Martin's Upcoming Book!

I am a big fan of George R. R. Martin's Song of Fire and Ice Series! I am patiently waiting for both the upcoming book Winds of Winter and the return of HBO's series Game of Throwns!

Great news! Mr. Martin's just posted a chapter from Winds of Winter on his website.

I just read it and had to share. The chapter involves Sansa and I believe it shows some interesting aspects of her character development that we only have seen hints of before.  Enjoy!