tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34783234184560065762024-03-14T03:58:56.519-04:00Spellbound Witch ReviewsA place to get a great review and a spell or two..Alwzetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01791455477539948558noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3478323418456006576.post-68112123231018111252011-04-12T22:09:00.000-04:002011-04-12T22:09:35.998-04:00Absent BloggerYes. I am still alive and well. I know. No; I am not lazy. Unfortunately; the world stops when it's testing time...testing prep-time..anything testing related. So, needless to say I have gotten behind on my reading. But GOD has smiled on me and testing will be over on the 26th of April. Life as I know will be back to normal. My normal at least so be patient with me...the reviews are coming!!!!!!Alwzetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01791455477539948558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3478323418456006576.post-89533635291567809192011-03-10T22:08:00.000-05:002011-03-10T22:08:07.222-05:00Interview with KIM BOWMAN<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguStn-lMm7DNESsoivtJsPRRT3pjMS1i6nwA-RPKGB3STdGIyo4dV8pvSyX1nn6XMgARvwooM8VpDDfn1z7wzs0XPM3EUi7ZVYJUB_TTLQr2sV99Tn3ikrnZn2b3OS-mhZRdxLxoELBbB6/s1600/Blog%252520Pic%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguStn-lMm7DNESsoivtJsPRRT3pjMS1i6nwA-RPKGB3STdGIyo4dV8pvSyX1nn6XMgARvwooM8VpDDfn1z7wzs0XPM3EUi7ZVYJUB_TTLQr2sV99Tn3ikrnZn2b3OS-mhZRdxLxoELBbB6/s1600/Blog%252520Pic%255B1%255D.jpg" /></a></div><span style="color: cyan;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Wayward Soul</span></strong> by Kim Bowman is fabulous. I enjoyed every word of this story. The only think I will add to the synopsis is that once you start reading..you will finish this in two sittings. It took me two sittings because I have small kids who will not leave me alone. Anywho I have been blessed to have Mrs. Bowman stop in for an interview. Sooooooooooooooo here she is.......</span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: cyan;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">1</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Can you tell us about yourself briefly? <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">For the past eleven years, I've been married to my best friend, Tony. I have four wonderful, awesome children. Three I was lucky enough to inherit from my husband and one I was given by the grace of God.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I work as an editor and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Wayward Soul</i> is my first published work.</b></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: cyan;">2.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When did you know you wanted to be a writer? <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">I have notebooks full of songs, poems, and short stories I've composed, some as far back as junior high. But it wasn't until I started doing technical writing for my job that I really got the writing bug and decided to take my English professor's advice and write novels for a living.</b></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: cyan;">3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How many novels; stories have you written? <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Oh boy. Dozens that are halfway finished. Starting stories/novels isn’t my problem. My problem is I have too many of them swimming around in my head at once fight to get out. </b></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: cyan;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">4.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tell us about this novel/story.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What was your inspiration?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How did you come up with the characters?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Which character is most like you? </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I knew I wanted to write a paranormal romance, but I wanted it to be original and unique to me. I’m a huge Sylvia Browne fan and she has a very special relationship with her spirit guide, so I thought why not use a spirit guide as the basis for my story. I added my own twist and Zanna did the rest. I think Owen, the hero, is most like me. Very sarcastic, bull-headed, but loyal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here’s the blurb for my book</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: cyan;"><br />
</span></div><div class="yiv1562904320msonormal" style="margin: auto 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #9fc5e8; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">When Zanna Seoul accidentally causes the death of a fellow spirit guide’s charge while trying to save the life of the man she loves, she is stripped of her position and banished to Earth to die. In the spirit world, one doesn’t mess with what’s written. With Zanna no longer guiding him and his memory of her erased, Owen Nash is left wide open as the target of the vengeful spirit guide who feels he’s been wronged. A guide who also happens to be a werewolf. Once on Earth, Zanna refuses to stand by and watch Owen die, so she intervenes again, setting off a chain of events that could mean death for all of them if she doesn’t go back and undo the mess she’s made. Can Zanna succeed before the werewolf does? </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: cyan;"><br />
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I loved Stephen King’s <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Gerald’s Game</i>.</span></strong></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: cyan;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">7.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What kind of routines do you keep when writing ( i.e., exercise, food, chores, etc.)? </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Are you kidding! I don’t even know what a routine is anymore. My life revolves around my two-year-old son Cage who keeps me hopping. I write when he allows and I always have a tall glass of Coke on hand</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></strong></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: cyan;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">8.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>eBook or hard copy, or do you not have a preference?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Which format do you think works best for authors? </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Well, I don’t necessarily have a preference. But ebooks definitely make it possible for all of us passionate writers to get published and earn revenue. It helps us establish a fan base, garner experience, and get our foot in the proverbial door of the publishing world so it’s a great avenue for all of us to pursue.</span></strong></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: cyan;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">9.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For</span></strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">your first published book, how many rejections did you go through before you either found a mainstream publisher, self-published it, or paid a vanity press to publish it? <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">I was fortunate enough to have the first publisher I submitted to offer me a contract. I can’t say enough good things about Astraea Press and Stephanie Taylor. I recommend everyone check out her website </b></span></span><a href="http://astraeapress.com/"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: cyan; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">http://astraeapress.com/</span></b></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: cyan; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> They are a class act with a wonderful staff.</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: cyan;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">10.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lastly, What is the most rewarding thing about being a published author? </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">All the new friends I’ve met and the support. Plus it’s a dream come true to have my book published and in the hands of readers</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></strong></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: cyan;"><br />
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Virna DePaul has done a great job with "A Vampire's Salvation". It is original, well written and has a great plot. My only complaint would be that it ended. I give this story 3 1/2 stars out of 4. <br />
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A VAMPIRE’S SALVATION<br />
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http://hipwritergirls.typepad.com/justsoldabook/Alwzetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01791455477539948558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3478323418456006576.post-31465522638542623302011-02-15T22:34:00.000-05:002011-02-15T22:34:18.487-05:00AYPUnfortunately the trials we call Adequate Yearly Progress have stolen much of my free time. I am now in the process of reading several books. Two books I have completed and will be posting the reviews on by Friday. I should be able to begin posting daily sooooooooooon. I'm on it now!!!!Alwzetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01791455477539948558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3478323418456006576.post-36699574942819224252011-01-22T21:30:00.000-05:002011-01-22T21:30:53.006-05:00Finally!I am finally back up and running. I have been without internet for several days...actually about a week. I felt..naked to say the least. There will be several updates on books I am reading through out the week. I just wanted to stop in and say to all and let you know..I'm back!!!!Alwzetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01791455477539948558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3478323418456006576.post-38944608095411747792011-01-15T22:03:00.000-05:002011-01-15T22:03:17.415-05:00TroublesI have been having internet troubles for the last couple of days. I am finally able to post. I am waiting for the last book in the Fae-Fever series. It's supposed to be released on Tuesday. I'll start it as soon as I can load it on this dang NOOK!! I have two books I am currently working on. Hopefully tomorrow I will have two updates to share. <br />
On another note....I'm going to juice my page up. I think I have figured out how.Alwzetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01791455477539948558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3478323418456006576.post-60038073341432732082011-01-10T20:09:00.000-05:002011-01-10T20:09:37.658-05:00Finished!!!I completed "Toil and Trouble" the second book in the Jolie Wilkins series by H.P.Mallory today. The second book begins with Jolie being held hostage by Bella and Ryder. She goes through a horrendous ordeal only to be helped in her escape by ........not telling.(getting the hang of not giving out spoilers lol) Jolie goes back to Rand and prepares for the impending battle of the Underworld creatures. As fate would have it; in the middle of the battle Jolie is transported back in time to the 1800's. This is where it gets so good you will read like a fat kid eating cake. Jolie finds out about her and Rands connection, and Sinjin and Rands connection and the prophetess connection. A lot of the pieces from the first book into place as well as set the stage for the third book in the series.<br />
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I won't tell anymore except to say go out and get the books in this series. They are fabulous. I can't wait for the next book in this series.Alwzetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01791455477539948558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3478323418456006576.post-49127980189427941742011-01-09T23:24:00.000-05:002011-01-09T23:24:04.666-05:00Stormy nightI am behind a little. I just flew back from Chicago for the weekend. I will have my H.P. Mallory review completed shortly. On another note; there's an ice storm going on outside. Perfect night for reading. Toodles!Alwzetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01791455477539948558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3478323418456006576.post-69518940430688240212011-01-03T22:50:00.000-05:002011-01-03T22:50:48.903-05:00Back 2 schoolTwas the night before return to school and all through the house...kids are screaming but not me and the spouse...so happy we are that school is near...we go to sleep early with not any fear....ahhhh...school is open tomorrow..I know the parents out there can understand. I'm just going to give a quick update on my current read..Jolie is preparing to go to battle unbeknownst to Rand. She is enlisting the help of Sinjiin and Mathilda to get ready. I won't drop any spoilers but Rand is currently not speaking to her because of an incident with Sinjiin. Toodles you all until next time.Alwzetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01791455477539948558noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3478323418456006576.post-19589204509437559572011-01-01T20:47:00.003-05:002011-01-03T22:44:52.688-05:00TodayI am beginning "Toil and Trouble" by H.P. Mallory today. I plan on having it finished within a few days and will give a full review. I completed the previous book last night and could not wait to wake up today to start this one. At the end of the last book, Jolie had secured the help of the Fairy King (spoiler sorry) in the battle against Bella. I will tell more as I read the second installment of the Jolie Wilkins series.Alwzetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01791455477539948558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3478323418456006576.post-51601105509206515782010-12-29T21:05:00.001-05:002010-12-30T12:45:45.731-05:00Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble ReviewI have just stumbled upon H.P. Mallory thanks to BN's 99 cent sale on ebooks. "Fire Burn and Cualdron Bubble" is her first book in the Jolie Wilkins series. I dare say this book will delight those of that enjoy light paranormal romance. It is fresh. Different. I have found myself clapping for Jolie and wanting to smack her at the same time.<br />Quick synopsis of the book...Jolie Wilkins is your average frumpy thinking psychic. In walks Rand and her life changes from there. She discovers she is witch of enormous power. Unfortunately there are those that would want to control her power to subdue all other nightworld creatures. There of course is (Bella) a love story that is so passionate it makes me want to tear my own clothes off. Although..it is very tastefully done and not super erotic(ewwwwww). I don't want to give too much away but Jolie is captured by Bella, fang raped by a vampire and that's all i'm giving up. You have got to get this book.<br />I believe this will be a great series. I will beginning the second book in the series "Toil and Trouble"..also on sale at BN for $2.99 on Saturday. I try to read at least 5 to 7 books a month. I am new at this blogging. Actually, this is my first. I want to share my love and passion for reading with everyone. My attempt will be to blog a review on every book I read.Alwzetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01791455477539948558noreply@blogger.com2