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THE FRUGAL FIND OF THE DAY: Apocalypse Babes: The Complete Series, Bella Street {$4.99}

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 What's better than time-travel, angsty romance, and pink velour? Six books for one low price, that's what!  I'm over at the Frugal eReader today--a great site that features cheap e-books. Sign up for the newsletter to get info on daily ebook deals! THE FRUGAL FIND OF THE DAY: Apocalypse Babes: The Complete Series, Bella Street {$4.99}

Tied Up With A Big Red Bow

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Got a brand new ereader from Santa? Already have an ereader without this book on it? Get the complete set of Seffy's misadventures for less than the price of buying each book separately. This set contains all six books, complete and unabridged: The Z Word The X Factor iRobotronic Kumbaya Much Bite Me Apocalypse For Realz Find out why no mad skillz, no sacred destiny, but just a pink tracksuit will take Seffy places she never wanted to go. Pick it up for $4.99 at Amazon and B&N .

The End--For Realz

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The final book in the Apocalypse Babes series is now available for Kindle and at Smashwords . B&N, Kobo, iBooks to follow. When the unthinkable happens, Seffy faces the worst apocalypse she could ever imagine. Will her friends force her into an off-brand solution that brings only the illusion of peace from heartbreak? Or will she follow in the footsteps of her namesake and get her second chance after all?  It's been a blast to write this series over the last three years and to get to know many of my readers who eventually became friends. I'm very grateful for the support and encouragement of you guys! Hope you enjoy the last installment!

Wrathsqueen Video Review of The X Factor

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The best part of Erin's (Wrathsqueen) video reviews is her lovely accent. I could listen to it all day! She also has a companion blog that I love as well. Erin reads A LOT of books and I love her reviews because I've discovered many great books that way. I'm gratified she seems to be enjoying my books as well. But even if she didn't, I'd know she'd express it in that delicious accent and I wouldn't even be sad! :) Thanks so much, Erin!

The Other Bella Street!

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  One day, Clare Havens , Australia-based author of The Bella Street Mysteries , did an online search of Bella Street and found Yours Truly! She reached out to me and we've struck up a three-way, trans-continental friendship--three-way, because my 12 yo daughter just might be her biggest fan! Clare describes her middle-grade novels as 'tween-noir', which just might be the coolest genre invention EVER. Her books are clever, funny, fast-paced, twisty-turny, noir goodness. The first book in the series, The Secret Formula , was runner up in the Sydney Woollahra Lit Fest ! Now that Book 2 of the Bella Street Mysteries is out, I asked Clare to pop over for an interview.  Describe 'tween-noir'. I coined the term ‘tween noir’ to try and encapsulate the feeling of a gritty, dark, suspenseful thriller for young people where there is a sense of very real danger but where the villains are 1930s style gangsters and so much larger than life that they are not something

Romancing Christmas Giveaway Hop!

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  The Romancing Christmas Giveaway Hop is being hosted by Reading Romances ! What you can win: Your choice of my sweet, paranormal romance Kiss Me, I'm Irish   OR book 1 in the Apocalypse Babes series,   The Z Word .  Both titles are available in print, Kindle, or ebook formats. How to enter: Leave a comment. One random commenter will win. Open to: Anyone, everywhere After leaving a comment, check out the other blogs in the froggy link below. Happy Hopping!

The Apocalypse Babes Go To Mark of the Stars Blog

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What would it look like if Seffy, Lani, Gareth and The Others attended a Christmas party before everything went to H. E. Double Sippy Straws? Find out at Jessica E. Subject's SFR blog, Mark of the Stars . While you're there, enter to win one of 5 Kindle copies up for grabs, and get a yummy adult beverage recipe. Nothing like a little alcohol to up the hijinks!

Last But Not Least--New Cover!

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The Apocalypse Babes saga comes to an end in the final book of the series, Apocalypse For Realz . The book will be released by the end of December, but here's a sneak peek of the cover!

Read A Romance, Fill A Tummy!

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For the month of December, I'm proud to announce I'll be donating 20% from the sales of my books to Strings For Hope --a Nashville-based nonprofit organization dedicated to curing hunger one note at a time . Strings For Hope was started by Nashville Restrung , a company that handcrafts bracelets, rings, and necklaces from recycled guitar, bass, fiddle, banjo, and mandolin strings. Strings For Hope is run by volunteers with minimal overhead costs, so a majority of the income from sales goes to feed people locally and globally through partnering with existing feeding ministries. You can directly purchase the jewelry here . Along with recycled instrument strings, the jewelry is enhanced by vintage beads, stone accents, and even groovy skulls--so there's something for every taste and style. I love these bracelets and own several! So purchase a bracelet this holiday season--can you think of anything more unique and cool??--and add to the blessing by buying any of my

Southern Fried Gothic: Author Patricia Preston and The Wild, Wild South

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Southern Fried Gothic: Author Patricia Preston and The Wild, Wild South : Please welcome Southerner and Carina Press author Patricia Preston! Tell us about yourself and your book: Hi y’all! Yes, I’m definitely Southern as in I live in Mississippi and my folks all come from Tennessee and Alabama. So, I’m deeply entrenched in all things Southern except for football and politics. As a writer, I’m in great company in the South. It seems the South just naturally produces people who love telling stories. Almost An Outlaw is set in Missouri and features the James-Younger Gang. In the 1860’s, Missouri had a lot of ties to the South. Frank James and Cole Younger were teenager guerilla fighters, not recognized as regular Confederate soldiers. They rode under a black flag as did my character, Austin. This novella is the first story I’ve written that is set outside of the deep South. All my work has Southern roots, especially my short stories, which are Southern comedies.

Author Eileen Janket and A Deutschland Publishing Journey

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Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing hasn't just jump-started authors here in America, but internationally as well. German author Eileen Janket has found the opportunity to pursue her writing dreams, and is excited to announce her first book now available at Amazon.de: Thrill My Soul . Eileen, tell me a little about your publishing journey. Thank you, Bella, for having me on your wonderful blog. I feel honored and pleased since you ’ re one of my favourite Indie-Authors. (*Bella here--I may or may not have paid her to say this) So here we go: Why I started writing? Before I could write I used to make up stories and tell them to anybody who would listen. Then I learned my ABCs and I could put down all those stories in my head on a piece of paper. Actually my mom gave me a beautiful thick notebook when I started school. I remember my first story (I was 7) was about a ten year old girl who finds out th