Sunday, May 5, 2013

Silent Orchids~Newlywed Style (Part 2)

Happy Sunday!!

COUNTDOWN: 2 DAYS LEFT!!! *woot woot*

So yesterday, I posted Part ONE of the Newlywed style game we played for Silent Orchids. Part 2 continues the fun we had so you may want to catch up first (it's only couple minutes) so you're not missing any info. I'll say it's fun about the characters in my book AND there may or may not be discussion about the eyes one of my male leads... just sayin' ;)

I'm posting Part 1 here as well for your convenience, but if you've seen it go ahead and skip down to Part 2 :)  For those that have missed previous installments, this is all a part of an interview I did with Fabulous Kallie Ross of Bookshelf Banter, and you can catch up by visiting my YouTube page via the button at the top of the sidebar. ------>

These last 2 vids were tons of FUN! We brought in special guest Gaby Robbins who is a reader/blogger/writer who will play for the side of the "reader" while I play the side of the "author" in our own twist of the "Newlywed game", but of course it's all about Silent Orchids! 



Official RELEASE DAY IS MAY 7TH!!! Blog Tour starts tomorrow and I'll post details along with info on the new contest Monday am. EEEK! I'm so excited :)

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Silent Orchids~ Newlywed Style!!

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN... 3 DAYS UNTIL RELEASE DAY!!!


I'll be posting a schedule of the blog tour, details of release day, and the fun giveaway on Monday!!

Until then I want to share part 1 of the final vid interviews I did with the fabulous Kallie Ross of Bookshelf Banter. If you've missed some and want to catch up (there's lots of hints about the book and the characters of Silent Orchids) See previous post here for the last installment OR hit up my YouTube page via the button over at the top of the side bar :)

These last 2 videos are fun!! We brought in special guest Gaby Robbins who is a reader/blogger/writer who will play for the side of the "reader" while I play the side of the "author" in our own twist of the "Newlywed Game", but of course it's all about Silent Orchids.


Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Ageless Sea Party and HUGE Giveaway!!

I'm happy to be a part of this party today! Check out the fun post and don't forget the GIVEAWAY at the end. You don't want to miss this!!
Take it away M.R. Polish...

       
Today marks the first month that Ageless Sea has been out and I am excited about it. I am so excited that I want to give you an ereader with the cover of Ageless Sea on it, AND I will even sign it! It is just a small token of my appreciation. BUT I have even better news, I will let the winner pick if they would like a Kindle (to use with Amazon) OR a Nook Touch (to use with Barnes & Noble)!!! That's right, should you win, YOU get to pick!



             Now, on to the good stuff! How can it get any better than winning an ereader? Well, getting a look at the book that started this awesome giveaway of course! First, let's set the mood...
       
  I think this song fits so well for the whole book. If you have read it - do you hear it? I can hear Brady singing  it to Karis lol. I listened to this song while writing Ageless Sea and it is on my playlist over on Spotify, should you want to listen to the whole "soundtrack" I used. Can you pick out any songs for certain scenes???

           

While writing Ageless Sea I didn't sleep much, my keyboard became my pillow. From beginning to end, my characters kept me on my toes. They changed into amazing people that I am happy to share with you. Ageless Sea started off with a dream I had in the middle of the night. I remember rolling over and grabbing my phone to take notes because it was perfect and since then I haven't been able to get Karis or Brady too far out of my mind.          

One thing I didn't realize until I started writing, was that Brady was funny. I laughed out loud many times while writing and my family would look at me with that 'she's losing it' look and move on. Here is a part of one of the first scenes where he shows his humorous side:
“What is that?”
Karis looked up from the fire with a scowl. “Dinner. What did you think it was?”
“Oh no, I’m not eating that, that thing.” Brady pointed at the sea urchin she held in her hands.
She let her shoulders droop. “We don’t eat the whole thing, just this part.” She dangled a small portion of it with her fingers.
“Oh hell no!” He held his hands up. “I won’t eat Rocky Mountain Oysters, what makes you think I’d eat them off a sea creature.” He placed a hand over his mouth. “I think I’m gonna be sick.”
She laughed. It never crossed her mind that eating that part of the urchin would be distasteful to him. She’d eaten them for so long it was like second nature.
Karis shrugged. “We could go fishing if you prefer?”
“Yes, I prefer.” He glanced at the urchin one more time and cringed. “Can you please just toss it out or something? I can’t believe you eat those.”
Karis rolled her eyes at him. “For such a strong guy, you’re sure weak.” She picked up the basket of urchins and laid them aside.  “So are you fishing or am I?”
He grabbed the fishing basket and started down the trail. “I think I can figure it out.”

I love to write fantasy, so it was fun to create the world's inside this book. Romance with fantasy, that is my favorite, so that is what I did. I can't tell you how much you all mean to me. I love that you enjoy my stories as much as I do and how excited you get with your favorite characters... or sometimes even the messages about how you lost sleep because you couldn't put the my book down, makes me happy. I love hearing from all of you and can't thank you enough. I really hope you love Karis and Brady and their journey as much as I do!

~M.R. Polish

Don't Forget to join us Tomorrow May 2nd for the LIVE Blog Talk Radio Show!! You can call in and talk to us and listen in on the fun. The Winner of the Giveaway will also be announced!!
Call in to chat with us 
(718) 664-9345


SUPA GIVEAWAY a Rafflecopter giveaway
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Also, if you would like a signed paperback, you may email me at m.r.polish.author@gmail.com and I would love to do that for you as well. It is 15.00 and that covers S&H.
Stalkers find me here:

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

ONE WEEK! ONE WEEK!

EEEEEEEK!!!!!  *Runs around flailing appendages screaming*

ONE WEEK!!!!

ONE WEEEEEEK!!!!!!!

UNTIL RELEASE DAY!!!!!!!!!


My new release Silent Orchids (The Age of Alandria~Book One) is coming to you live on May 7th as well as the original soundtrack... in case you don't have a calendar that's in ONE WEEK!!!!

I've posted several previous installments to the fun interview that I had with the AMAZING Kallie Ross of Bookshelf Banter see the most recent one here.
BUT TODAY 
we have a little fun with a RAPID FIRE question/answer session... did I mention it's RAPID??!!





DON'T FORGET TO ENTER THE CONTEST!! 

It's the LAST DAY to enter
to win a signed paperback of Silent Orchids (US only)
Silent Orchids is a YA Urban Fantasy/Fantasy


a Rafflecopter giveaway

Monday, April 29, 2013

Cover Reveal! By David James



Live by the Code. 
Die by the Code. 


Official Synopsis: "In the magical world of the Order, Warriors fight for justice, freedom, and peace. Becoming a Warrior is an honor given to few, and twelve-year-olds Zackery Solts and Kate Black will do anything to have a place among the elite. Zack and Kate must compete against eighteen others and pass three deadly tests of courage and skill. Above all, they must be strong because while the dangers of the tests are unknown, one thing is clear: not everyone will survive."

Available 5.14.13


The Warrior’s Code (Book 1.2) is an e-format prequel short story in the Legend of the Dreamer series that can be read before or after Light of the Moon (Book 1) and The Witch's Curse (Book 1.1). 



David James writes books about stars and kisses and curses. He is the author of the YA novel, LIGHT OF THE MOON, the first book in the Legend of the Dreamer series, as well as the companion novellas, THE WITCH'S CURSE and THE WARRIOR’S CODE. The sequel, SHADOW OF THE SUN, will be released in late 2013. Living in Michigan, he is addicted to coffee, gummy things, and sarcastic comments. He enjoys bad movies, goofy moments, and shivery nights. Be sure to visit David’s blog and facebook to learn more about his various addictions and novels.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

A Winner! An Interview! A New Contest! Oh My!

Happy Wednesday!!

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT ~~for the giveaway of the complete CD soundtrack Silent Orchids by artists Steven James Wylie and Blair Masters (See this post to learn more about them)~~ has been chosen and the winners have been notified via email. I will announce them after contact has been made. Since we had several overseas entries, we decided to do a digital drawing for those outside of US and the original drawing for a US resident. Thank You to all who participated!!


AN INTERVIEW~~ 
A little while ago I had the privilege of being interviewed by Kallie Ross of Bookshelf Banter for upcoming release (May 7th) of Silent Orchids. We had a LOT of fun!! In a previous post I showed you the first 2 vid cuts from this interview (See this post) In the vids to come, there will be some fun games about the book and you get to hear a blogger's point of view!
Today's video gives you a glimpse into a few of the Faerie and Faerie warrior characters along with insight about the title. 





A CONTEST~~

Today (April 24th,2013) starts a new contest as we get closer to RELEASE DAY on MAY 7th!! Enter the Rafflecopter giveaway below for a chance to win a signed paperback copy of Silent Orchids!!
(please note: prize will not be available until I receive them on or around May 7th,2013. Sorry Int'l but this contest is US residents only, contest ends April 30 11:59 PM winner to be notified May 1st)

FYI:
Silent Orchids is a YA Urban Fantasy/Epic Fantasy to read an excerpt visit the Prologue page above :)



a Rafflecopter giveaway

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

New Release! Nissa by Bethany Lopez

Please join me in celebrating the Release Day Blitz for Bethany Lopez's YA Contemporary Fantasy, Nissa: a contemporary fairy tale.





At 900 years old, Nissa is finally ready to follow her mother's path and become the best Fairy Godmother she can. She’s not thrilled when her first assignment turns out to be a teenage human girl with self-esteem issues, but she knows she has to start somewhere. Her assignment has dealt with bullies since her freshman year and they haven’t let up. If Nissa can’t help her regain her self-confidence her future is bleak. To complicate matters Nissa experiences all the signs that she's met the being fated for her. This impossibility distracts her from her purpose. After all, fairies and humans aren't meant for each other. How can her heart believe otherwise? Can Nissa successfully complete her first assignment as a Fairy Godmother? Will the fates allow Nissa and Levi to be together? And even if they do, will Levi believe Nissa once she reveals the truth?


Buy Links:



Bethany Lopez was born in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Michigan and San Antonio, Texas. She went to High School at Dearborn High, in Dearborn, Michigan, which is where she has set her Young Adult series. She is married and has a blended family with five children. She is currently serving in the United States Air Force as a Recruiter in Los Angeles, California. She has always loved to read and write and has seen her dream realized by independently publishing her novels through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Smashwords.

Bethany Lopez
Friends & Lovers Trilogy/Stories About Melissa Series
IAN    Webpage    Twitter    Facebook    Pinterest    My Books