tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33369349328561439902024-02-07T00:34:52.399-06:00Mandie BaxterFirst a reader...now a writer...Mandie Baxterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178057465311925795noreply@blogger.comBlogger212125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336934932856143990.post-67973095514944924492016-09-08T15:47:00.003-05:002016-09-08T15:47:44.940-05:00August Reads 2016<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">I tried book blogging before...it didn't work out. I ramble too much. A few years I decided to post once a month with a small blurb about each book I read that month. It works better for me. So much so that I'm going to continue this year. You can click on any picture and it'll take you to the Goodreads page.</span><br />
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The Distance Between Us, On The Fence and The Fill In Boyfriend by Kasie West</div>
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I adored these books. It's been so long since I've read them that I had to re-read them before her latest book.</div>
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The Summer Series by Jenny Han</div>
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I ADORE this series. This is my 3rd or 4th time reading through it. It never gets old and it doesn't feel like summer without a read.</div>
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I've read each book in the series as it relesased but before the newest one I wanted to do a complete reread. And I'm so glad I did. Each book in the series gets better and better. </div>
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Defending Taylor by Miranda Kenneally</div>
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Simply adore this series. So far the next book has become my favorite. While I thoroughly enjoyed this story it's not my top pick. I think that belongs to Things I Can't Forget. </div>
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The Elite, The One, The Heir, The Crown, The Queen, The Prince, The Guard and The Favorite by Kiera Cass </div>
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Really enjoyed re-reading the first books in the series before The Crown.</div>
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This book gutted me alive. I was not prepared for what went on at all. I knew it would be sad, but the level caught me off guard. And then I went ant watched the movie the day after I finished it. Haven't been able to bring myself to read the next in the series. Incredibly thought-provoking story.</div>
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I adore this book. As someone with poor (though not as bad as H's) it was refreshing to "see" into someone else's life like this. And K...so cute and such a sweet guy. Definitely the type of guy I would have gone for in HS. Loved the fear list idea. Something I kind of want to do now. Except there's no way I'm holding a giant spider! Overall a great read. Well done, ladies. Well done!</div>
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This was one crazy ride series. And I enjoyed every bit of it. While the first book is my favorite you can't complete it without the other. Ransom does such a great job of keeping your attention and making you want to believe in the Peculiar. </div>
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Heart-ache, summer romance, mystery...all of the best things rolled into one incredible book. While I thought I have Delilah's past figured out (I was only partially right), I enjoyed the adventure of getting to the end. </div>
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Great read for the summer. Though now I really want to go to Hawaii! Erin does an amazing job of describing the island and it's gorgeous settings that you feel like you are there. And Sloane is a character that you want to root for and can't wait to see how her story ends.</div>
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Another re-read for me. <span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; widows: 1;">There are books to know you'll like before you start to read. And then you're really liking the book as you read it. And at some points you love it. But you get to the last few lines and you fall head over heels for it. This book is one of those books. All the pieces fit perfectly into place.</span></div>
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I love love love Dahlia and her books. RoFR was no exception. From story to characters to scenery I feel like these girls could be friends and their setting a place I'd like to hang out. Can't wait for the next book in the series. </div>
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The 5th Wave, The Infinite Sea and The Last Star by Rick Yancey</div>
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The 5th Wave and The Infinite Sea (not sure why pic is backwards, dumb internet) were a re-read for me. I was SO super excited for the Last Star to release this month. And now I wish it would go to that special place where books die. The only other book that has disappointed me this much was Allegiant. So there's that.</div>
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<span id="freeTextContainerreview1599126303">This book was utterly incredible. The story, the setting, the characters, the WRITING...amazing. I thought Raw Blue was great and then this happens. Jess is one of those characters you can't help but root for. She's imperfect and broken and real. I want to be her best friend. And Mitch, damaged, redeemable Mitch. Must read book. A favorite for sure.</span></div>
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Wow! What a book. Nothing like your friend mentioning a hot IT guy to make you want to read a book. And hot nerd Eli was. I really enjoyed the chemistry between the main characters and the growth they both went through. There was an OH SHIT moment where I wanted to deck Eli. I won't say more.</div>
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THIS BOOK! I higly enjoyed it the first time around when it was originally published. I'd heard how crushing the second book was so I waited until I had book three in my hands to start it. Of course I had to do a reread before going </div>
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I absolutely adore this book. This is a re-read for me and a very much enjoyable one. It is full of heartache, friendships, new love and laughter. Dahlia spins such wonderful stories I can't wait to read them all.</div>
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This book was oddly compelling. I wasn't sure at first how I would like it and where the story would take me but in the end I found myself in tears as the heartache came crashing to an end.</div>
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Mandie Baxterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178057465311925795noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336934932856143990.post-83669242652160515792016-04-12T11:14:00.001-05:002016-04-12T11:37:34.898-05:00Currently April 12th 2016<span style="background-color: white; color: #292727; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">To keep up blogging I decided to join Katy Upperman in her CURRENTLY blog posting. Plan to do it every other Tuesday (you can see her original post </span><a href="http://katyupperman.com/2012/09/11/currently/" style="background-color: white; color: #292727; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">here</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #292727; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">).</span><br />
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Mandie Baxterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178057465311925795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336934932856143990.post-12164622619214530882016-03-31T15:26:00.000-05:002016-03-31T15:26:39.735-05:00March Reads 2016<span style="background-color: white; color: #292727; font-family: 'times new roman', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 14px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">I tried book blogging before...it didn't work out. I ramble too much. A few years I decided to post once a month with a small blurb about each book I read that month. It works better for me. So much so that I'm going to continue this year. You can click on any picture and it'll take you to the Goodreads page.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #292727; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #292727; font-family: 'times new roman', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 14px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #292727; font-family: 'times new roman', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 14px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">Still on a roll!!! Eight books this month!</span><br />
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If you know me you know I'm not much of a fantasy reader. But WOW did I enjoy this one. I also sort of want to unfriend Anna because of how it ended. And that's okay, because I told her as well. Must read for sure.</div>
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Was, is and most likely always will be my (first) favorite Dessen novel. Originally read this book in July 2011 so I knew it was time for a reread.</div>
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I've read a few of LHA's books and they've always left me with the same feeling. Such through provoking stories told beautifully. Wintergirls was compelling and, in my opinion, a must read for all teens.</div>
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This series! It's complicated and twisted but oh so good. Especially on audio book. I'm re-listening in anticipation of The Raven King release.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #292727; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">Memories of spring break. Got to hang out with my brother and his finace, see where he works, go to our first Tampa Bay Lightening hockey game, relax.</span><br />
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Mandie Baxterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178057465311925795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336934932856143990.post-61501522007470356492016-03-15T13:27:00.003-05:002016-03-15T13:27:52.483-05:00Currently...March 15, 2016<span style="background-color: white; color: #292727; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">To keep up blogging I decided to join Katy Upperman in her CURRENTLY blog posting. Plan to do it every other Tuesday (you can see her original post </span><a href="http://katyupperman.com/2012/09/11/currently/" style="background-color: white; color: #292727; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">here</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #292727; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">).</span><br />
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Mandie Baxterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178057465311925795noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336934932856143990.post-79155870863759118972016-03-01T15:03:00.000-06:002016-03-01T15:03:16.190-06:00Currently...March 01, 2016To keep up blogging I decided to join Katy Upperman in her CURRENTLY blog posting. Plan to do it every other Tuesday (you can see her original post <a href="http://katyupperman.com/2012/09/11/currently/">here</a>).<br />
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That my arm is no longer in a sling! I broke it back in January and got the ALL CLEAR last week. No restrictions...just have to work it out.<br />
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I finished up The Superlatives Series by Jennifer Echols last night. And now I'm in need of a "where are they now" even though the series just came out. Next up is Nemesis by Anna Banks. I can't wait to dive into this one.<br />
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Fuller House of course! Me and kiddo are 8 episodes in! And loving it. Brings back so many memories of my child hood. Kiddo wishes he could go back and watch Full House. I kind of do too.<br />
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We won't talk about what I'm trying not to think about. Aside from that SPRING BREAK! My son and I are going to Tampa to visit my brother.<br />
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Tropical Smoothie Avocolada. It is SO yummy. Avocado, pineapple, spinach, kale and coconut. I drank one and now I want another.<br />
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Mandie Baxterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178057465311925795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336934932856143990.post-69878394728691518372016-02-29T19:50:00.003-06:002016-02-29T19:50:43.155-06:00February Reads 2016<span style="background-color: white; color: #292727; font-family: 'times new roman', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 14px;">I tried book blogging before...it didn't work out. I ramble too much. A few years I decided to post once a month with a small blurb about each book I read that month. It works better for me. So much so that I'm going to continue this year. You can click on any picture and it'll take you to the Goodreads page.</span><br />
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Another set of re-reads. Both of these books are fantastic but Going Too Far and Officer After win hand(cuff)s down.</div>
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Biggest Flirts, Perfect Couple and Most Likely to Succeed (Senior Superlatives) by Jennifer Echols</div>
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Love the audio books. And I like this one so far the most.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #292727; font-family: 'times new roman', serif; font-size: 16px;">Hit my 80 books in a year goal at the very last minute. Three books in the last two days. Hoping to have better luck reading next year.</span><br />
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Landline by Rainbow Rowell</div>
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Or The Rainbow Book as my husband and kid now call it. They think it's all about rainbows. Boys! But what this books is about is not just one thing. It's many things. And it's magical. Rainbow does a great job of blending real world with a what-if world we all think about sometimes. It makes you think and wonder and appreciate everything you have.</div>
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I love love LOVED this book! I wish everyone could read it right now! I read it when it was up on Swoon Reads for comments and critiques before it was selected a winner! Soon to be published!</div>
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Very good, informative book if you're looking into veganism.</div>
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year I decided to post once a month with a small blurb about each book I read
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Mandie Baxterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178057465311925795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336934932856143990.post-40663216473406153812015-09-23T18:02:00.005-05:002015-09-23T18:02:55.188-05:00August Reads 2015<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I
tried book blogging before...it didn't work out. I ramble too much. Then last
year I decided to post once a month with a small blurb about each book I read
that month. It works better for me. So much so that I'm going to continue this
year. You can click on any picture and it'll take you to the Goodreads
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Things We Know By Heart by Jessi Kirby<br />
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all year. And I knew I had to take my time with it. Until I got to the
last 70 or so pages and I knew I had to rip off the band-aid and just go
for it. And it left me in a puddle of tears. Recently losing someone, a
family member, didn't help soften the impact this book had. On the
balance of life and death. On how we need to live our lives, live each
day. Jessi did a fantastic job of creating two memorable characters and a
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such an amazing character. Watching her transform into a strong woman
was moving. Mainly because there are girls and women out there just like
her. Ones who are silenced every day. And most will never find a
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<i><b><span style="color: green;">"Wow! A fast-paced, science fiction delight with fabulous action, a seamless world, and the most unique characters I've read in a long time." </span></b></i><b><span style="color: green;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Possession-Elana-Johnson/dp/1442421266/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1339643552&sr=8-2&keywords=possession" target="_blank">Elana Johnson</a>, Author of the Possession Series.</span></b></div>
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<b>Adrium, </b></div>
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Adrium is the alien parasitic metal found inside the meteors. It is a compound capable of blending with its surroundings, which feeds on electricity – and given too much, the parasite (being what it is) forms a vague sort of consciousness of its own.</div>
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Being that it feeds on electricity there were two obvious options when the scientists began experimentation – Machine and human. The first attempt failed abysmally. There was too much animal in what they created and the Hound was born. After that they went in the other directions and coupled the adrium with too much machine (never a good idea).</div>
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The third attempt was with human psionic DNA. They did this because the psionic gene was introduced into the human race after the meteor showers, and while they couldn’t be certain of a connection, the lead scientist who created the Dominos was fairly sure it would synch. It took many failed attempts, but eventually domino #12 was successful, and well… the rest is Chameleon.</div>
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<b>The Blurb:</b></div>
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<span class="s1">When Sai's newly awoken psionic powers accidentally destroy her apartment complex, she’s thrown into an intensive training program. Her only options are pass or die. </span></div>
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<span class="s1">Surviving means proving her continued existence isn't a mistake--a task her new mentor, Bastian, takes personally. Her abilities place her in the GNW Enforcer division, and partners her with Domino 12, who is eerily human for an alien-parasite psionic hybrid. </span></div>
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<span class="s1">After eliminating an Exiled scientist, she discovers nothing is what it seems. With each mission more perilous, Sai must figure out who to trust before her next assignment becomes her last.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Chameleon-The-Domino-Project-Book-ebook/dp/B00ZB9QD42/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=kthanforthelo-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=JSVC5HZO2UG6MIZQ&creativeASIN=B00ZB9QD42" target="_blank">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/chameleon-34" target="_blank">Kobo</a> | <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/chameleon/id1023151276?mt=11" target="_blank">iBooks</a> | <a href="http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781514777688" target="_blank">IndieBound</a></h3>
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If you'd like a signed physical copy, <a href="http://www.watermarkbooks.com/book/9781514777688" target="_blank">Watermark Books</a> has them in stock.</h4>
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>CELEBRATION</b>!</span></div>
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We're having a blog hop, and an e-card & mega swag Rafflecopter giveaway!</div>
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The blog hop stops are noted below. Each day has a different theme and you can find out about the process, the idea, and the evolution of Chameleon, and even a bit about K.T. by visiting each blog, when their posts go live.</div>
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<td><span style="color: #ff6600;"><b>Fun facts about the book</b></span></td>
<td><span style="color: maroon;"><b>What I learned writing Chameleon</b></span></td>
<td><span style="color: green;"><b>Author Interviews</b></span></td>
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<td><span style="color: #ff6600;"><a href="http://manuelsotoauthor.wordpress.com/">Manuel Soto</a></span></td>
<td><span style="color: maroon;"><a href="http://marloberliner.com/">Marlo Berliner</a></span></td>
<td><span style="color: green;"><a href="http://llmckinney.com/">Leatrice McKinney</a></span></td>
<td><span style="color: purple;"><a href="http://rebeccaenzor.com/">Rebecca Enzor</a></span></td>
<td><span style="color: navy;"><a href="http://www.patricialynne.com/blog">Patricia Lynne</a></span></td>
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<td><span style="color: #ff6600;"><a href="https://jelizabethhill.wordpress.com/">J Elizabeth Hill</a></span></td>
<td><span style="color: maroon;"><a href="http://www.staceytrombley.com/">Stacey Trombley</a></span></td>
<td><span style="color: green;"><a href="https://dawnall.wordpress.com/">Dawn Allen</a></span></td>
<td><span style="color: purple;"><a href="http://sharonmjohnston.com/">Sharon Johnston</a></span></td>
<td><span style="color: navy;"><a href="https://aurelmedia.wordpress.com/">Bex Montgomery</a></span></td>
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<td><span style="color: green;"><a href="http://suzannevanrooyen.com/">Suzanne van Rooyen</a></span></td>
<td><span style="color: purple;"><a href="http://suzannevanrooyen.com/">Mandy Baxter</a></span></td>
<td><span style="color: navy;"><a href="http://madelinedyer.co.uk/">Madelyn Dyer</a></span></td>
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<td><span style="color: #ff6600;"><a href="http://jessemullins.com/category/posts/">Jessie Mullins</a></span></td>
<td><span style="color: maroon;"><a href="http://www.dyadicechoes.com/">Andrew Patterson</a></span></td>
<td><span style="color: green;"><a href="http://heatherrebel.blogspot.com/">Heather Rebel</a></span></td>
<td><span style="color: purple;"><a href="http://jessica-therrien.blogspot.com/">Jessica Therrien</a></span></td>
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<td><span style="color: green;"><a href="http://writersmiter.blogspot.com/">Elyana Noreme</a></span></td>
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I’m giving away e-cards of your choice from B&N, iTunes, & Amazon – one to the value of $25, and three to the value of $10! Each prize includes a swag pack of a magnet, sticker, bookmark, postcard, and mousepad!</div>
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Just follow the options listed on the giveaway and you'll be entered!<a href="http://www.kthanna.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/full-swag-pack.jpg"><img alt="full swag pack" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-955" src="http://www.kthanna.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/full-swag-pack-300x225.jpg" height="225" width="300" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #339966;"><b>About the Author</b></span></h4>
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KT Hanna has a love for words so extreme, a single word can spark entire worlds.</div>
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Born in Australia, she met her husband in a computer game, moved to the U.S.A. and went into culture shock. Bonus? Not as many creatures specifically out to kill you.</div>
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When she's not writing, she freelance edits for <a href="http://www.chimeraediting.com/" target="_blank">Chimera Editing</a>, interns for a NYC Agency, and chases her daughter, husband, corgis, and cat. No, she doesn't sleep. She is entirely powered by the number 2, caffeine, and beef jerky.</div>
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Note: Still searching for her Tardis</div>
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Mandie Baxterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178057465311925795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336934932856143990.post-82378107595497500012015-08-02T14:50:00.001-05:002015-08-02T14:50:10.546-05:00July Reads 2015<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I tried book blogging before...it
didn't work out. I ramble too much. Then last year I decided to post once a
month with a small blurb about each book I read that month. It works better for
me. So much so that I'm going to continue this year. You can click on any
picture and it'll take you to the Goodreads page.</span><br />
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Get Even (Don't Get Mad #1) by Gretchen McNeil</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Something Real by Heather Demetrios</span></div>
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wasn't so sure if I'd like this book based on the premise but once I
read (and loved) I'll Meet You There I knew I had to give it a chance.
And I am 100% grateful I did. I adored it. The characters and
relationships were real and, though not always likeable, understandable.
Chloe (Bonnie) is now one of my favorite female MCs. She's far from
perfect but she's perfectly written. Her flaws are what make her so
great. And I loved so much of the supporting cast; Patrick, Benny, Matt
(best boyfriend EVER), Tess and Mer. Even Lexie (so much so I can't wait
to read her story). It's also a book that makes you stop and take a
good long look at things in our society. How real is reality TV? How
much good does it do anyone compared to the damage it does we don't see.
If you're on the fence about this one hop on over and give it a go! A
must read.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Get Dirty (Don't Get Mad #2) by Gretchen McNeil</span><br />
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<span id="freeTextContainerreview1323720570">Another amazing book from Gretchen McNeil! And another one that kept me on my toes.</span>I had no idea how this series was going to end. I'm not even sure I came close. And that's what makes such an awesome thriller.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Summer of Chasing Mermaids by Sarah Ockler</span><br />
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to begin. I didn't expect to love this book as much as I did. I honestly
don't know why I went in feeling that way. Maybe because it completely
enveloped me. Elyse's story about voice -actual and metaphorical- really
stuck with me. How she stood up for what she believed in and didn't
give up. Not on herself or her friends.<br /><br />Her friends - the
majority of the side characters. Christian, Sebastian, Kirby,
Vanessa...all incredible characters bringing their own flavor to the
mix. <br /><br />And the scenery - from the sea to the Pacific Northwest and all the way down to T&T, the details were amazing.<br /><br />Basically the only thing I didn't love about the book was it ended.</span></span></span><br />
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Chameleon by K.T. Hanna<br /><br />
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Mandie Baxterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178057465311925795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336934932856143990.post-51833318350660939302015-07-20T01:00:00.000-05:002015-07-20T01:00:03.734-05:00Ready? Set. Write! Week 6Ready? Set. Write! is a way for writers to keep in touch with each
other and keep themselves accountable to the goals they set. This year
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<span style="background: white; color: #292727;">1). Start and complete my newest novel BLANK SPACE, a YA contemporary</span> -Better! Not sure if I'll finish this novel by the end but I'm writing more and more each week.<br />
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<span style="background: white; color: #292727;">2). Read at least one book a week</span> -The Summer of Chasing Mermaids by Sarah Ockler. This book scooped me up and swallowed me whole. I've enjoyed Sarah's books but this one just grabbed me and didn't let me go!</div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #292727;">4). Continue with 21 Day Fix and work on becoming a Beach Body Coach -I've "officially" decided to be an active coach! I've been working on getting organized, going through tutorials and creating pages (picky_eaters_fix on IG and Picky Eaters Fix FB like page if you're interested).</span><br />
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"No, don't want it," I mumble as I pull the pillow closer.<br />
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Finding old scenes and trying to rework them.<b> </b></div>
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Mandie Baxterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178057465311925795noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336934932856143990.post-18869874420518720762015-07-13T14:56:00.002-05:002015-07-13T14:56:28.057-05:00Ready? Set. Write! Week 5Ready? Set. Write! is a way for writers to keep in touch with each other and keep themselves accountable to the goals they set. This year it's hosted by Katy Upperman, Alison Miller, Jamie Morrow,Erin Funk and Elodie Nowodazkij. Check out their blogs for more details and be sure to link up each week.<br />
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<b>1). How I did on last week's goals. </b></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #292727;">1). Start and complete my newest novel BLANK SPACE, a YA contemporary</span> -Work in progress. I got a few days of writing in but also spent time on querying my last novel, When The Wind Blows.<br />
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<span style="background: white; color: #292727;">2). Read at least one book a week</span> -Done and done. Get Dirty by Gretchen McNeil (fabulous series) and Something Real by Heather Demetrios (love love LOVED this one).<br />
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<span style="background: white; color: #292727;">3). Finish Harry Potter book 4 and 5 by end of RSW</span> -Umm.....it's on my night stand.<br />
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<span style="background: white; color: #292727;">4). Continue with 21 Day Fix and work on becoming a Beach Body Coach -Again, done and done. I've set up a FB like page and IG account for my coaching and continuing with my current round of 21 day fix. </span><br />
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<span style="background: white; color: #292727;">5). Keep up with my 25 before 35 - Slow going.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white; color: #292727;">6). Get kiddo ready for soccer season - Tryouts were Saturday. He already has his team. GO MUTINY! Have to say, he was one of the better ones out there.</span><span style="background: white; color: #292727;"><span style="background: white; color: #292727; font-size: 6.5pt;"></span></span><br />
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<b>2). My goal(s) for this week - </b>Read, write, workout.<br />
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<b>3). A favorite line from my story OR one word/phrase that sums up what I wrote/revised </b></div>
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Stalled....plot snag.<br />
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<b>4). The biggest challenge I faced this week (ex. finding time to write). </b></div>
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Motivation. <br />
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<b>5). Something I love about my WiP.</b><br />
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That it doesn't judge me when I neglect it.<b> </b><br />
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