The Dawn of Angels by Vivieene Malynn & Sean Kade

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Title: The Dawn of Angles

Author: Vivieene Malynn & Sean Kade

Publisher: Sutherland Press (January 3, 2012)

Summary:

Left by her mother at a young age, Kyra has grown-up in the foster system, leaving her angry and hateful towards the world. The only person she can trust is Hammond, her case worker who has watched over her since the time her mother left. When Hammond places Kyra in a foster home located in a small town, strange things begin happening and Kyra starts unraveling the mystery of her past. When Kyra's life is threatened, she is saved by an angel, her guardian angel, Ashur, who falls from heaven to save her. Together, Ashur and Kyra must figure out why her life is in danger and stop a strange cult from bringing about the end of days. 

Flint Fang Fest

What is Flint Fang Fest?
It's a week long event in Flin with local businesses, authors, artist and bands taking part. The goal is to have a lot of downtown businesses participate during the day on Saturday October 20, on friday evening Octover 26, and Saturday 27.

Who is this even aimed for?
It can be geared towards kids or adults.

Why not take the opportunity to cash in on this craze and be a part of Flint Fang Fest?
Think about it- supernatural theme events will already be in full swing for Halloween, why not add to this with Paranormal themed events local businesses can take part in-put Flint on the map for something that has the potential to draw crowds from other areas of Michigan, perhaps even other states.

What could you expect of the Flint Fang Fest?
Art galleries could host Halloween inspired art shows with vampire, werewolf and other paranormal themes. Local performers and venues could host local bands, Vampire Burlesque shows, or perhaps a Paranormal Fashion show (think 1940s pin up girls with fangs, Victorian finery vampire style, Werewolf Biker Chic).
The Genesee District Library has agreed to participate and will be holding a multi-author book signing on Thursday October 25.
It would also be great to help the community by involving charity organizations- set up a blood drive with the Red Cross (donate blood, vampires will thank you), have local pet adoptions set up with the theme “Love Fangs? Adopt a Pet”. Other possibilities include collecting Toys for Tots or canned goods for the local food bank, perhaps offering a discount on tickets when a toy or can of food is donated.
With Flint being “Vehicle City” perhaps there could be a themed car show. Anyone that has a tricked out hearse, sleek sexy car (or truck) with scary paint jobs, or anyone who has a vehicle a vampire would definitely be caught dead in, could show off their wheels.

All participating events and businesses will be included in promotional advertising for the event- here on the Flint Fang Fest web site, on the Facebook page and on fliers and other promotional materials.

If you would be interested in taking part in this unique opportunity to breath new (undead) life into Flint, give local businesses an economic boost, help local charities, and have fun while doing it please contact Roxanne Rhoads at RoxanneRhoads@bewitchingbooktours.com to discuss the possibilities.

Fling Fant Fest link: http://www.flintfangfest.blogspot.com/

The Zombie Story and Dead Relatives by M. M. Shelley

Series: The Chronicles of Orlando #1

Publication Date: May 10th, 2011

ASIN: B0050DEHYM


Synopsis
After moving to L.A. Orlando's life spiraled into a world he never thought could exist, after seeing what he thought was just murder on his street Orlando's view of the world is roughly changed by one of his grandfather's old friends and so he is launched into the streets as the newest zombie hunter in L.A. where he will find out that not everyone is what they seem.

Series: The Chronicles of Orlando #2

Publication Date: January 13th, 2012

ASIN: 9781468144021


Synopsis
After getting one of the big shots that have plans that involve playing with zombies, Orlando and the crew seemed to have gotten lucky and found another one of the big 6 they where looking for, only for the whole operation to go wrong and to find themself's in more danger than what they may be able to handle.


Review
The Chronicles of Orlando go by as a compressed book, the author had great ideas for the book but was in such a rush to maybe not make you loose interest or keep the reader high on action that she forgot to give a soul to the characters and leaves a lot of loopholes in the story.
The basic story of the book is really interesting but it's the quickness in which it is told and the lack of layers in the characters that takes the taste away from the story that is being told and makes the characters look like puppets and not people you could relate too.
I can see the potential in it, if the author could take some time to really look at the story and inject some life to it, we could have a really good story with interesting characters and also something fresh for the zombie genre, only time will tell what is to happen to The Chronicles of Orlando and only M. M. Shelley can decide its fate.

Recession Proof by Kimberly S. Lin [Blog Tour]

Publication Date: June 10th, 2011

Publisher: Createspace

ISBN-13: 9781463584528

Synopsis

Helen was trapped in her life and she still didn't know it, after dedicating her time to a job in finance that she didn't love and kept her away from her friends and family while being stuck in a relationship that was clearly going no where.

The twists and turns of life take Helen to a life with unemployment and being single in L.A. where she will have to find out what makes her happy and what dreams are worth following. The road to rediscovery is a bumpy one will Helen chicken out before she finds herself? or will she get to know the fruits of hard work, trusting yourself and following what you believe in? 

The Night Watchman by J. L. Manning [BookTour: Promo Stop]

This story takes place in any city where there is street crime, street racing, and underground fighting. There is a young man that was in a car accident as a child and was left with physical limitations. Over these years a speech impairment made him want to withdraw from society, because of how people now saw him left him lonely.

A technology gave him strength and stamina beyond the average person, and he wanted to use these abilities to help out his city. The abilities that he gained improved and the side effects gave him abilities that he was learning to take advantage of.

He started to investigate a criminal that got him involved in some tight spots. He gained the most unlikely of friends that were involved with underground activities.

His confidence grew, but when the time comes will he do the right thing?