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Thursday, May 25, 2023

My Thoughts -The Ghost of Darwin Stewart Author: LG Nixon

 


About the Book

Book: The Ghost of Darwin Stewart

Author: LG Nixon

Genre: Young Adult Fiction/Religious/Christian Fantasy/Mysteries & Detective Stories

Release date: October 15, 2021

It’s all fun and games until a smelly ghost, and a terrifying shape-shifting entity follows Lucy home. When a malevolent spirit learns Lucy is the keeper of the artifact he has been searching millennia to find, everyone she loves is placed in danger. With several other magical artifacts which were in the trunk she purchased from the vendor at the flea market, Lucy finds she has access to powers she never knew existed.

The Spectrescope has shown her a beguiling other world reality filled with magic, spirits, wizards, and daemons. The artifact is the key to unlocking many secrets. Secrets, that if not kept, would mean destruction for the world beyond the portal, and possibly her own.  Whether she likes it or not, she must decide. Will she protect the artifact? Or will she give it up to protect herself?

 

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About the Author

Meet LG Nixon, author, coffee connoisseur, motorcycle enthusiast, and collector of strange artifacts. With her zany imagination, she fuses a page-turning fantasy with a haunting theme and turns it into a spirit filled adventure with quirky and likable characters. After a long career, she left the workplace behind and turned to writing. Her stories are lighthearted but carry an underlying message of the importance of a Biblical worldview. She researches and writes full-time from her home in Michigan where she prowls the night star gazing and watching for a supernatural event. LG loves to ski, ride motorcycles, travel, and fly small planes; but no bungee jumping, thank you very much.

 

More from LG Nixon

I’ve always had zany and quirky imagination. Growing up in a creaky old house with a grandmother who told stories of ghostly visitations, I was curious. As a child, I filled journals with mystery and detective stories.

 

These days I write about ghosts and spirits to entertain, and use scripture as dialogue to portray God’s love and forgiveness, our hope of redemption, and the reality of a supernatural dimension just beyond our perception.

 

Why would a Christian author write about ghosts? Because scripture is filled with ghosts and spirits, angels, and demons along with some amazing creatures. God uses incredible imagery to capture our imagination and draw us deeper into His word. I love to study scripture because I always find new truths that go beyond the scope of imagination.

 

My writing has grown from my love for Jesus and a desire to share my faith with hope and encouragement. The Issachar Gatekeeper series is designed to show young adults in a fun, adventurous way the impact Christian principles can have on their lives and to deepen their understanding of the world around them.

 

Our heroine, Lucy, has a wonderful neighbor, Mrs. McGoo, who always comes through to save the day with her delicious chocolate chip cookies. Lucy’s best friend, Schuyler Williams, says, “A really good chocolate chip cookie is nearly a spiritual experience, don’t you think?” So, we are sharing this recipe with you so you can sit, relax, and share some with a friend. Enjoy!

My Thoughts


The Ghost of Darwin Stewart is a Young Adult Fiction that is written by  LG Nixon. This is not my go to genre, but it was a fun mystery.  Our main character, Lucy is 13 years old. She goes to a flea market and finds a cool looking artifact. Lucy is followed home from the flea market by a smelly ghost.   Lucy is the keeper of the artifact he has been searching millennia to find. Then everyone Lucy knows and loves are put in danger. Lucy and her friend  Schuyler are in the midst of a battle with good vs evil. This reminded me a lot of spiritual warfare. 

This is the first installment in The Issachar Gatekeeper series. - I have read one of the other books in the series and they can all be read as stand alones. The book is well written and the storyline is intriguing. I enjoyed it een though I am not a young adult. 

Thank you to the author, publisher and Celebrate Lit for allowing me to read a copy of this book - all thoughts are my own. 




Blog Stops

Texas Book-aholic, May 20

Simple Harvest Reads, May 21 (Author Interview)

Christina’s Corner, May 21

Where Crisis & Christ Collide, May 22

An Author’s Take, May 23

Where Faith and Books Meet, May 24

Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, May 25

Locks, Hooks and Books, May 26

Becca Hope: Book Obsessed, May 27

A Reader’s Brain, May 28

Blogging With Carol, May 29

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, May 30

Girls in White Dresses, May 31

Artistic Nobody, June 1 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)

For Him and My Family, June 2

Holly’s Book Corner, June 2

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, L.G. is giving away the grand prize package of a custom printed canvas tote bag including a signed copy of the book, mug and coaster, book light, bookmarks, and other goodies!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://promosimple.com/ps/26076/the-ghost-of-darwin-stewart-celebration-tour-giveaway

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

My Thoughts -Vivienne in Paris Written by Maria Castellucci Moore Illustrated by Emanuela Mannello

 



Vivienne in Paris Awareness Tour, sponsored by Maria Castellucci Moore
The Children’s Book Review

Join us on the virtual book tour for Vivienne in Paris by Maria Castellucci Moore—winner of the Moms Choice Award!


To learn more, follow along on the virtual book tour and enter the giveaway below for the chance to win a signed hardcover copy of Vivienne in Paris and a Kindle!


About the Book

Vivienne in Paris: Book Cover


Vivienne in Paris

Written by Maria Castellucci Moore

Illustrated by Emanuela Mannello

Ages 4+ | 38 Pages

Publisher: Mascot Kids | ISBN-13: 9781637551431





Publisher’s Book Summary: Vivienne in Paris follows a young Parisian girl on a journey through Paris to find what makes her tick. Join Vivienne as she discovers the sights, smells, tastes, and sounds of the city that make her feel alive. What better place to explore, observe, and delight in her senses than Paris?

This book tells a story of mindfulness and insight into how the surrounding world can really move you. It unites curiosity, wonder, and marvel to enlighten, surprise, and tickle your deepest spirit. Sometimes it’s the smallest things that bring you the greatest joy.

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About the Author


María Castellucci Moore: Author Headshot

Owner Entrepreneur, first-generation American, writer, and mother to four children. Maria Castellucci Moore strives to bring passion and enthusiasm to all her endeavors. A lover of all things European, María has found great passion through her travels to Paris, Italy, Spain, and South America. Her affection for winemaking, foreign languages, the arts, ballroom dancing, and traveling has given María a unique and grateful perspective on life. Her love for her family and helping others through charitable giving has enabled María to thoughtfully curate purposeful life adventures.


María Castellucci Moore earned her bachelor of arts degree in finance from Dominican University on a tennis scholarship, and later pursued studying at New York University and the London School of Economics with a focus on global affairs. In 2016, with her siblings, Maria founded Castellucci Napa Family, a luxury wine and real estate brand. María runs her wine label and a family real estate development company in the greater Bay Area. She is a board member of the San Francisco Opera Guild and is enthusiastic about building opportunity and community through the arts.


María resides in Saint Helena, California, with her husband and four young children. She enjoys writing; traveling; attending the opera, ballet, and symphony; flower arranging; winemaking; ballroom dancing; and playing tennis and the piano..


For more information, visit https://mariacastelluccimooreauthor.com/.


Thanks for following along with us on María Castellucci Moore’s Vivienne in Paris Awareness Tour!


My Thoughts

Vivienne in Paris is written by Maria Castellucci Moore and illustrated by Emanuela Mannello. This is a super cute picture book that is geared toward readers ages 4-8. This book is 38 pages and is beautifully written and illustrated. 


Take a journey through Paris with Vivienne. She shows us her city in a fun way. The author did a great job describing the scenery so that you feel you are there. Vivienne teaches readers to pay attention to what you can see, touch and hear. The book also teaches mindfulness. 


This book would make a great edition to any young child's library. Thank you to the author, publisher and Children's Book Review for allowing me to read a copy of this book - all thoughts are my own. 


Vivienne in Paris Virtual Book Tour Dates

Tuesday, May 2, 2023
The Children’s Book Review
A book review of Vivienne in Paris
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
The Momma Spot
A book review of Vivienne in Paris
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Me Two Books
A book activity paired with Vivienne in Paris
Friday, May 5, 2023
Life Is What It’s Called
Author interview with Maria Castellucci Moore
Monday, May 8, 2023
My Reading Getaway
A book review of Vivienne in Paris
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
icefairy’s Treasure Chest
A book review of Vivienne in Paris
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Barbara Ann Mojica
A book review of Vivienne in Paris
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Lisa’s Reading
A book activity paired with Vivienne in Paris
Friday, May 12, 2023
Twirling Book Princess
Author interview with Maria Castellucci Moore
Monday, May 15, 2023
Joanna’s Bookshelf
A book review of Vivienne in Paris
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
The Review Wire
A book review of Vivienne in Paris
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Heart to Heart
Author interview with Maria Castellucci Moore
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Crafty Moms Share
A book review of Vivienne in Paris
Friday, May 19, 2023
The Fairview Review
A book review of Vivienne in Paris
Monday, May 22, 2023
Cover Lover Book Review

A book review of Vivienne in Paris
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers
A book review of Vivienne in Paris
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Because I Said So
A book review of Vivienne in Paris
Thursday, May 25, 2023
A Blue Box Full of Books
A book review of Vivienne in Paris
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
The Growing Readers Podcast
Author interview with Maria Castellucci Moore

Vivienne in Paris Book Giveaway

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Sunday, May 21, 2023

My Thoughts - Counter Attack Author: Patricia Bradley

 


About the Book

Book: Counter Attack 

Author: Patricia Bradley 

Series: Pearl River 

Release date: May 16, 2023


A brand new heart-stopping series from a USA Today bestselling author

No sooner has Alexis Stone been sworn in as the interim sheriff for Russell County, Tennessee, when a serial killer dubbed the Queen's Gambit Killer strikes again--this time in her hometown. Pearl Springs is just supposed to be a temporary stop along the way to Alex's real dream: becoming the first female police chief of Chattanooga. But the killer's calling card--a white pawn and a note with a chess move printed on it--cannot be ignored.

Pearl Springs chief of police Nathan Landry can't believe that his high school sweetheart Alexis (he refuses to call her Alex) is back in town, and he can't help wanting to protect the woman he never stopped loving. But as the danger mounts and the killer closes in, can Nathan come through on the promises he makes to himself to bring a killer to justice before it's too late.


About the Author


USA Today best-selling author, Patricia Bradley is the recipient numerous awards, including an Inspirational Readers’ Choice Award in suspense, a Selah winner, was a Carol and a Daphne du Maurier finalist. Her romantic suspense novels include the Logan Point series, the Memphis Cold Case Novels, and the Natchez Trace Park Rangers. She is now hard at work on the second book in her new Pearl River series set in the Cumberland Plateau area above Chattanooga. The first book in the series, Counter Attack will release in mid-2023.

She has conducted writing workshops for American Christian Fiction Writers, the Mid-South Christian Writer’s Conference, the KenTen and Scrivener retreats (where she was the keynote), the Memphis American Christian Fiction Writer group, and the Bartlett Christian Writers group.

She and her two cats call Northeast Mississippi home--the South is also where she sets most of her books, and when she has time, she likes to throw mud on a wheel and see what happens.



My Thoughts

Counter Attack is the first book in a brand new series that is written by: Patricia Bradley. I am a huge fan of this author. She always writes such adrenaline pounding books. Alexis Stone is sworn in as interim sheriff for Russell County, Tennessee, She is taking over while her grandfather is recovering. On her first day, a serial killer that they have dubbed Queen's Gambit Killer moves to Pearl Springs. All the victims look similar to Alexis. All of them have a chess piece in their hand. 

Nathan Landry is the police chief of Pearl Springs. Nathan and Alexis have a history. They dated previously and he is happy to help chauffer her around. Both Russell County Sheriffs and Pearl Springs Police Department are trying to solve the case. It then appears that Alexis is in the killer's sites. Can they find the killer before it's too late?

I loved the chemistry between these two characters. They have a history and there are some hurts from the past that they both need to move on from. They work well together. 

This is a great kick off to a new series. The author grabs your attention right away. I cannot wait until the next book in the series. 

Thank you to the author and the Revell Reads Blogging program for allowing me to read a copy of this book - all thoughts are my own.