Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Monsters Under the Bed Book Tour and Giveaway!


Monsters Under the Bed
Children of Chaos Series
by Kristen Collins
Genre: Paranormal Fantasy Thriller

When the Queen of the Sandmen, Ana, decrees that she will give teddy bears magic through the power of their golden Sandman dust and life is sustained through the belief of a child, the only purpose is to protect the children from nightmares, or rather the monsters under the bed. The Boogeymen who were defeated long ago are gone but their creatures did not die off with their masters. The balance of good and evil has to be maintained.

A supernatural orphan, Sharon, and her faithful pitbull dog, Lieutenant Twinkleton, catch the attention of Queen Ana when she goes to fulfill her part of the decree. Unsure of the little orphan child's abilities, she gives special orders to the little girl’s only toy: a teddy bear named Sir Snugglestiltskin.

Unknown to Queen Ana, there’s more to Sharon than what her eyes can see and these creatures are hungry to get their hands on the little girl.


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I'm a Native Texan, born and raised close to the heart of the great Lone Star State. I was born in January of ‘89 and was able to grow up during a great time. I honestly don’t consider myself a Millennial, and really dislike that title. I'm a part-time secretary and a full-time mother and wife, as well as a Lupus Warrior.
Having Lupus means living my life indoors, and the sun is my arch-nemesis, my personal kryptonite. I want to leave a legacy behind, something my kids could one day look back on and say, “yeah my mom did that.”
Thanks to the encouragement of friends and family, I found a passion for writing paranormal romance books. Anything in the realm of fantasy usually suits my novels and tends to be able to reach a large audience in multiple genres. Most of my story ideas come to me in the most unexpected times and places, such as my dreams. They will plague me nonstop until I sit down and write it out.
I like to explore new types of characters such as Sandmen and Boogeymen, for example. I enjoy creating all the facets of their own worlds, such as in A Sandman’s Forbidden Love.
God has blessed me with success that I never imagined was possible, which allows me the freedom to explore and create with intense focus in paranormal fiction. Now, I know Shifters aren’t real but Angels are another story. So Angels are also a part of my focus and research. I will often sit on the computer doing extensive research on both Sandmen and Angels, trying to learn as much as possible about them.
In addition to fiction, I create Art Journals that are cross generational from thirteen to ninety years young. My goal, with these types of books, is to reach people who need that extra encouragement and quiet reflective stillness that journaling can bring into their lives.




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Saturday, September 19, 2020

Saturday Seven ~ September 19, 2020

Happy Saturday, what have you been up to this week? Here is a rundown of highlights for the week. I hope you find them useful in your life! My goal as a person and a writer are to always Pay-It-Forward, so please let me know how I can help you. YES, YOU!


Enjoy your weekend & this post! Amazing things to come!

~Amy



 
What am I Reading? –
The Sleep Experiment by Jeremy Bates -  In 1954, at the start of the Cold War, the Soviet military offered four political prisoners their freedom if they participated in an experiment requiring them to remain awake for fourteen days while under the influence of a powerful stimulant gas. The prisoners ultimately reverted to murder, self-mutilation, and madness. None survived.

In 2018, Dr. Roy Wallis, an esteemed psychology professor at UC Berkeley, is attempting to recreate the same experiment during the summer break in a soon-to-be demolished building on campus. He and two student assistants share an eight-hour rotational schedule to observe their young Australian test subjects around the clock.

What begins innocently enough, however, morphs into a nightmare beyond description that no one could have imagined—with, perhaps, the exception of Dr. Roy Wallis himself.


What am I Listening to? – An exuberant amount of talk radio. With the world currently upside down, COVID and the pending election, all hands are on deck. Seriously.

What Quote am I Pondering? – “What happens after the 2020 election? Doesn’t matter who wins EVERYTHING is gonna change.” - Unknown

 

What am I Researching? – My brain has been so ADD lately. Too many changes at once, perhaps? This week was all about organizing. I rearranged my room, moved my office, and am now looking at the kitchen in scrutiny.




 

Yummy Meal of the Week – Loaded Baked Potato w/ chili, cheese, sour cream, scallions. I got mine from Bill & Ruth’s. Easy peasy to make at home.

 

What did I Learn? – The World is on Hold – Not in any way true but also completely true. At least in the US, we are all trying to move forward. However, it seems with every step there is a new obstacle. Whether it’s Cancel Culture (Yes I have personally experience the loss of followers due to the expression of an opinion), School starting(Zack is back in school. Full on masks, one-way hallways, and Friday online learning. Fake News (whether you like it or not the truth of anything is a challenge to find these days). Protesting, Rioting, Wildfires, or the frustration from our inability to navigate any of it without going in circles and questioning our own sanity. Chew on that… 😊

 




What am I Watching? – The Home Edit - A Netflix Original Series. 'Move over, Marie Kondo - Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin are the professional organizers the A-list now let rifle through their drawers.' - Sunday Times Style Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin are back again to bring both function and beauty to your everyday life. ...

 

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That is all for this week, my lovelies!
I hope you have an amazing week, and I will talk to you all next Saturday!

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Saturday, September 5, 2020

Saturday Seven ~ Sept 5, 2020 ~

Happy Saturday, what have you been up to this week? Here is a rundown of highlights for the week. I hope you find them useful in your life! My goal as a person and a writer are to always Pay-It-Forward, so please let me know how I can help you. YES, YOU!


Enjoy your weekend & this post! Amazing things to come!

~Amy



What am I Reading? – Girl Sleuth: Nancy Drew and the Women Who Created Her by Melanie Rehak - The true story behind the iconic fictional detective is “a fascinating chapter in the history of publishing” (The Seattle Times). The plucky “titian-haired” sleuth solved her first mystery in 1930—and eighty million books later, Nancy Drew has survived the Depression, World War II, and the sixties (when she was taken up with a vengeance by women’s libbers) to enter the pantheon of American culture. As beloved by girls today as she was by their grandmothers, Nancy Drew has both inspired and reflected the changes in her readers’ lives. Here, in a narrative with all the page-turning pace of Nancy’s adventures, Melanie Rehak solves an enduring literary mystery: Who created Nancy Drew? And how did she go from pulp heroine to icon? 

The brainchild of children’s book mogul Edward Stratemeyer, Nancy was brought to life by two women: Mildred Wirt Benson, a pioneering journalist from Iowa, and Harriet Stratemeyer Adams, a well-bred wife and mother who took over her father’s business empire as CEO. In this century-spanning, “absorbing and delightful” story, the author traces their roles—and Nancy’s—in forging the modern American woman


What am I Listening to? – The Dharma Method - 7 Daily Steps to Spiritual Advancement by Simon Chokoisky -A practical guide to simple daily techniques for rapid spiritual progress. ~ Enlightenment means becoming a light unto yourself. But how does one get on the path to enlightenment? In this practical spiritual guide, Simon Chokoisky shares 11 time-tested yet simple daily techniques to help you find your spiritual path, or “dharma,” no matter what your spiritual background--be it Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, or Agnostic. He explains how everyone has a unique learning style as well as a spiritual style--your “Dharma type”--and how the Dharma method allows you to pick any seven of the 11 methods described in the book to practice. You can even change them daily, all based on your unique needs. And by holding to the 7/11 “rule” daily, you’ll soon find yourself on the road to rapid spiritual progress and personal enlightenment.

In this book, the author explains how he distilled these 11 spiritual techniques from centuries of methods used by spiritual masters from around the world. He details the 5 different Dharma types and provides personality tests to determine your type. He provides routines, tips, and tricks to keep you on track as well as thoughtful exercises to help you apply spiritual principles in your everyday life. He explores how to apply the commandments of the Judeo-Christian tradition, the Yoga Yamas and Niyamas, and the Buddhist 8-fold path based on your Dharma type. He discusses the power of sound and how to use mantras for success and sacred connection. He also explains the best ways to purify your body and mind as well as how to create a “standing wave” of spiritual power to recharge yourself anytime during the day.

Showing how spirituality is inherent in each of us and is abundant, free, and easy to cultivate, the author reveals how you can best cultivate your spiritual light and share it with the world.


What Quote am I Pondering? – “Unless someone asks the question there's no reason for an answer. Find the questions not asked and the answers not questioned.”





What am I Researching? – How to paint a fridge. Sounds odd right, why would you want to paint a fridge? My fridge is ugly, and I want to cover it with chalkboard paint. In order to do that I need to paint with a primer first, sand it and then do the chalkboard thing so the paint has something to stick to. We will see what happens.




Yummy Meal of the Week – Arby’s Fire Roasted Philly Cheesesteak – I have been illuminated to Arby’s menu as of late and was thrilled to try their Gyro a few months back. This past week I ordered the new Fire Roasted Philly. I am impressed. Pretty darn good for a fast food chain. The bast part are the roasted peppers. Throw some horsey sauce in the mix and YUM! Another new item they have is the Sweet Potato Waffle Fries, also a must try!


What did I Learn? – All of my cats are sick with a cold. I seriously have never heard a Cat snore before. They have been symptomatic and passing it back and forth for about two weeks now. I took the sneeziest kitty, Sebass to the Vet. Got some antibiotics and got into a COVID conversation. Apparently cats and dogs can get COVID just like everyone else. They can contract it from us, but we cannot contract it from them. Who knew?





What am I Watching? – The Witcher on Netflix. This show is very GOT like but on a smaller scale. I looked at it when it first came out and was curious but passed. This past weekend I discovered that Henry Cavill (aka Superman) plays the title role and I did not recognize him at all. This intrigued me so I pressed play. I am only on episode two. So far so good. 

 

*BONUS Content ~ 

That is all for this week, my lovelies!
I hope you have an amazing week, and I will talk to you all next Saturday!

Have any thoughts on my week’s activity or want to make a recommendation? Drop me a line or a tweet. One lucky commenter will win a free Romine book of their choice! Never want to miss a blog post or a Saturday Seven? Join my mailing list, and I will be happy to send it straight to your inbox!


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