Turn It Up Tuesday and Watch Out Wednesday

So since I'm being a terrible promoter lately, I decided to combine these two days together.  Yesterday, was our Back-to-School night where I got to meet my class and their parents before the first day of school on Monday!!  I can't believe the school year is about to begin.  So with all of the preparation for the start of the school year, I've been slacking with my posts and responding to emails and whatnot.  So I do need to apologize and I'm going to try harder to make sure everything gets posted on time!!! 

So since Amy is amazing, she already has everything prepared for the week so I can schedule the rest of the posts like I should have done as soon as she sent them to me, lol

So here is Turn It Up Tuesday.......

"Music is one of my best motivators for writing. Many times when my creative flow runs dry, I use music to inspire me. There have been several scenes in my books that were inspired by music lyrics.

My Playlist for The Southern Devotion Series:

I'll Stand by You by the Pretenders

Say Something by A Great Big World

Bring Me To Life by Evanescence

Here's to Us by Halestorm

Bartender by Lady Antebellum

Your Body is a Wonderland by John Mayer

Places I've Been by Taylor Hicks

She Will be Loved by Maroon 5

Can't Take My Eyes Off You by Franki Valli 

She Will Be Loved by Maroon 5

Watch Out Wednesday........

5 Things about The Southern Devotion Series that might surprise you:

   1. For the Love of Gracie has a lot of truth in it. Many of the stories Gracie tells about her past or her friends are stories of mine.   

   2. The Characters are all modeled after people I know. Many of them have been through the same experiences as the real people. My group of friends even have drinking parties called "Loozas," a tradition we've had for many years now.

   3.  Nashville: I chose Nashville as the setting because I grew up there. In FtLoG, I included many of my favorite spots in town; my favorite restaurant, museum, and my favorite park.

   4.  Each time I write one of the novels in this series, I add a scene that takes place somewhere I've recently been.  Curves in the Road had a scene from Dale Hollow Lake, which I wrote two months after a weekend trip with friends to stay in a cabin on that lake. In Complicated Relationships, the couples travel to Fall Creek Falls, which is where I spent the fourth of July a few months prior to the scene being written.

   5. The Book Covers have a theme. Each book cover represents a season. For the Love of Gracie: Fall, Curves in the Road: Summer, Complicated Relationships: Winter. When Book 4 releases it will be the final book of the series and it will have a Spring theme for the cover.

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Blurb: 

Tristan Jacobs followed his best friend Mary Jane from Florida to Nashville only to have his heart broken when she married someone else. He's been a father to his younger sister Macy for the past five years now and has been putting his romantic life on hold. 
Now he's ready to find the girl of his dreams. An auburn-haired beauty walks into the bar one night and captures his attention. What he doesn't realize is that she has a connection to the woman who broke his heart. 
Tristan’s life is full of complicated relationships that could affect the one that means the most to him. Will he get his happily-ever-after? Or will the complications prove to be too difficult to overcome?

Don't forget to also check on the giveaway on Monday's post!!!  Really great items up for grabs!!!  Who doesn't love free stuff!!! 

Meet The Author Monday.....Amy McClung

I would like to welcome back Amy McClung to Book Nerd 101.  Amy was spotlighted here 2 years ago when she released For The Love Of Gracie and she is back with more fantastic stories to share.  I am so happy to have her here!! 

Author Bio

Amy McClung was born in Nashville, TN. She is the second oldest of four girls. She married Daniel McClung in September 2005, and they currently reside just outside of Nashville. Writing is a part time job for Amy. Currently, she works as a full-time medical coder. Her dream is to be eventually able to write full-time one day. Amy and her husband are both fans of fantasy novels as well as avid movie collectors.  Her favorite past times include watching movies, drawing, and reading fantasy novels. Another favorite past time is traveling to Comic Conventions where she can relive her childhood through collectible toys and meeting stars from her favorite shows as a kid and adult.

Her first book was a means of therapy for her as it enabled her to escape reality for a while during a difficult transition in her life.  Currently she has a YA Paranormal series, The Parker Harris Series, which includes four books. She also has a NA Contemporary Romance series, The Southern Devotion Series which has three out of four books completed.  The other two novels currently available are The Shimmering Pool, Book One in a spin-off series of her first set of books, this one is YA Fantasy. And one stand alone novel entitled Promises in Stone which is a modern day Romeo & Juliet story.

Author Interview

What genre do you write?

I write a variety of genres. I have published books in YA Paranormal Romance, YA Fantasy, YA Contemporary Romance, & NA Contemporary Romance.  My currents works in progress include an Adult Contemporary Romance and a NA Paranormal.

What’s the best part about being an author?

The readers that enjoy my books would be the best part of being an author.  Bad reviews are inevitable and at times they sting but many times they are constructive and help with future novels. However, when people love the book and rave about the characters, it's uplifting to the ego. Opening a message box or email with someone telling you how awesome your book is, well that is one of the greatest feelings!

What’s the worst part? 

It's a lot of work to get your books seen.  Promoting a book can be fun, but it can also be very time-consuming. In the end, it's worth it, but there is a lot of frustration involved.

How long have you been writing? 

Four years ago next month (Sept) is when I started writing my first book.

What are some of the things you’re passionate about?  

I'm a nerd at heart. One of my favorite things to do now is attend Comic Cons.  They incorporate my favorite things; movies, TV shows, reading, and bonding time with my sisters and husband. We've made it an annual event to attend at least one Convention altogether.  My living room theme is Harry Potter, we have a movie room with memorabilia all around it, and soon my husband's bathroom will be decorated in Batman motif.  Nerd and proud is our motto...well; it is now at least because I like how that sounds.

When you 're depressed what helps bring you out?  

My husband is my greatest motivator/cheerleader. When I get discouraged about my writing, he helps me see the glass half full again. When I feel down, there is no one else that can make me laugh or smile as quickly as he can. Somehow he always knows exactly what to say or do. I struck gold when I found that man!

How do you “combat” negativity when it presents itself? 

Negativity is inevitable when writing. You'll never please everyone and there will be people that hate your book. I focus on the positive. When I get negative reviews or feedback, I go read a few positive ones to remind myself that it's only an opinion and I can't let it get me down.

What’s your favorite movie? 

There are so many! I'll break it down in genre's. My favorite Disney movie is The Lion King. My favorite romance movies are While You Were Sleeping and Love Actually. My favorite adventure movie is The Goonies. My favorite Christmas movie is A Christmas Story and my favorite Halloween movie is Hocus Pocus.  

Complicated Relationships will be on Sale for $.99 from August 21-28^th

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Blurb

Tristan Jacobs followed his best friend Mary Jane from Florida to Nashville only to have his heart broken when she married someone else. He's been a father to his younger sister Macy for the past five years now and has been putting his romantic life on hold. 

Now he's ready to find the girl of his dreams. An auburn-haired beauty walks into the bar one night and captures his attention. What he doesn't realize is that she has a connection to the woman who broke his heart. 

Tristan’s life is full of complicated relationships that could affect the one that means the most to him. Will he get his happily-ever-after? Or will the complications prove to be too difficult to overcome?

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Throwback Thursday

My favorite book growing up was Dear Mr. Henshaw.....I just adored that story!!!

Let's see what Felicia was reading when she was younger.....

Oh, I don't really have a certain book that encouraged me to become a writer when I was little

  I did love the Heaven Casteel Series by VC Andrews when I was a teen though and read it over and over.

Meet The Author Monday - Felicia Tatum

Book Nerd 101 would like to introduce our author of the week (Drum Roll Please)

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FELICIA TATUM 

Felicia Tatum, author of the White Aura Series and Scarred Hearts Series

Felicia Tatum was born and raised in Tennessee.  She always loved reading and at the age of twelve began writing.  Her passion for creating stories grew and in May 2012, she finally wrote her first novel, The White Aura.

She still lives in Tennessee with her daughter and her kitty.  She loves cooking, book, and animals are some of her best friends. She watches a lot of Disney channel and often dreams up new book ideas.  She's currently working on various projects, including the rest of The White Aura Series, The Scarred Hearts Series, and a novella series.  Her dream is to write as many books as possible while entertaining as many people as possible.  

If you would like to learn more about Felicia, check out her stalker stats below!!

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Make sure to check back all week to see what else we have in store for Felicia at Book Nerd 101

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We have another author spotlight this week and another GIVEAWAY!!!!!!

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The Fate Series Book Three "Fates Warrior" Cover Reveal

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Fate's Warrior (The Fate Series Book #3)

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Cover Design

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Joel Bryant and Brandi Thomason

Former Army Ranger Martin Damien has only ever been able to trust his battle buddies, everyone else has failed him. From his parents who sold him for drugs to the foster care system that didn’t protect him to the women who used him, they have failed him. 

Even after Alexis’s prince charming turned out to be a toad in tin foil she still believes in happily ever after she just has to convince Martin it’s possible.  She’s stubborn, full of spirit, and willing to do whatever it takes to win the battle for his heart. When the past comes back to haunt her Martin is willing to do whatever it takes to protect, even if that means his own life.

Will her Warrior fight fate or will he submit to it? 

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Submitting to Fate - The Fate Series Book #1

Blurb

Fate can be a cruel mistress or a naughty prankster but it rules us all in some form or another.

 Logan finds himself at fates mercy when his fiancée leaves him at the altar for another man. Angered by the thought that he was willing to give up everything for "the one" only to have her toss him aside, he's determined not to let any woman make a fool of him again....ever. He chooses to take the honeymoon they were meant to go on, with the intentions of forgetting her forever. Walking into his hotel he finds Bella and something inside him shifts, but he won't accept it. No he's through with women and their wiles.

Bella hopes for a great future with her fiancé. But another betrayal makes her swear herself off all men. Two broken hearts, two strangers with the same goal, keeping their hearts locked from any feeling. Will fate make them both submit? Will they learn how to love again?

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Conquering Fate - The Fate Series Book #2

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Henry isn’t the white knight in shining armor; no he’s the highly trained former Army Ranger ready to leap out at his enemies from the cover of darkness. He’s been hurt before but that doesn’t stop him from caring for all those around him like family.  

Elizabeth is headstrong and fiercely independent. She’s leery of any man willing to help her without an ulterior motive. 

Can Henry conquer her heart and show her that good men still exist? Will Elizabeth be able to conquer her fears and let Henry in? Could fate be at it again?

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Screaming Mimi lives in Texas with her husband, two girls, and two dogs. When she's not writing she's a domestic goddess who dabbles in photography. She grew up as a military brat and went on to become a Army wife. She's loyal to a fault and cusses like a sailor when the fancy strikes her. She loves hearing from fans so email her at authorscreamingmimi@gmail.com

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Tease by Cambria Hebert Cover Reveal

TEASE COVER REVEAL!!

 

Cover reveals are so fun aren't they?! I am so thrilled today to reveal my new cover, TEASE, part of the Take It Off series. Without any delay let me show you the goodness!

 

 

 

 

 

TEASE Blurb

***This is a New Adult Contemporary novel. It is not intended for Young adult readers and contains sexual content and graphic language.***  

You can look but you can’t touch…

Harlow McAlister is a broke college student. When her tuition assistance is taken away she is faced with a choice: admit to her mother she couldn’t hack it on her own or make a lot of money fast. So she gets a good paying job. As a stripper. She thought it would be easy but it turns out being sexy is a lot harder than she thought. When a few mishaps work in her favor she manages to hang on to her job and catch the eye of the Mad Hatter’s best looking bartender, Cam. She’s also caught the eye of someone who wants to do more than look, someone who’s decided that she’s nothing but a tease. As the clothes come off, Harlow finds herself caught between lust and murder. The only thing she knows for sure is that her new risqué job is a lot more than she bargained for.

Addition information about TEASE

Title: Tease

Series: Take It Off (a new adult contemporary series of stand alone books)

Author: Cambria Hebert

Release Date: September 16, 2013

Format: Ebook and Paperback

Cover Design by: Regina Wamba (http://www.maeidesign.com)

Other books in the Take It Off series

TORCH - available now!

Link to amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Torch-Take-It-Off-ebook/dp/B00EJWZ2H6/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1377193433&sr=1-1&keywords=torch+by+cambria+hebert

TEMPT- coming October 2013!

About the Author

Cambria Hebert is the author of the young adult paranormal Heven and Hell series, the new adult Death Escorts series, and the new adult Take it Off series. She loves a caramel latte, hates math and is afraid of chickens (yes, chickens). She went to college for a bachelor’s degree, couldn’t pick a major, and ended up with a degree in cosmetology. So rest assured her characters will always have good hair. She currently lives in North Carolina with her husband and children (both human and furry) where she is plotting her next book. You can find out more about Cambria and her work by visiting http://www.cambriahebert.com   “Like” her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cambria-Hebert/128278117253138 Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cambriahebert Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/cambriahebert/pins/ GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5298677.Cambria_Hebert Cambria’s website: http://www.cambriahebert.com  

Thank you all so much for being here to help celebrate today!!