• Two Days Left…


    Grand Prize: a KINDLE or Gift Certificate!

    The Wasteland blog tour is soon coming to an end, and it’s been a blast hanging out with everyone!

    The Kindle or Amazon Gift Card are still up for grabs and you have until 5pm (Pacific Time) Friday the 30th to earn entries.

    There are still FIFTY entries up for grabs–> Just email me a picture of you with Wasteland (Yep, those with electronic versions of the book are eligible, too) to lynnrush (at) cox (dot) net.

    Today I’m at AVERY OLIVE’s blog–> leave a comment there and you’ll earn TWENTY-FIVE entries.

    Tomorrow I’ll have one final BIG chance for you to earn serious entries (HINT: get your purchase confirmation/receipt for Wasteland handy)….

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    Happy FRIDAY EVE!!

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  • Weekending and Reviews…


    Happy Weekending

    I love that phrase. My good friend, Lori, says that a lot. It just makes me smile. Weekends are a time to unwind, whether your true weekend is Saturday and Sunday or not.

    For me, it’s not. I work in a bookstore…which means RETAIL HOURS. LOL

    So, the bulk of my hours are on Saturday and Sunday. But I get a couple days off during the weekdays so it’s all good.

    I still enjoy the weekends, though, because going to a job I love every single day….that just doesn’t feel like work.

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    As you well know by now, I’m in the middle of release month for my debut novel, Wasteland. I’ve been all over the internet on my blog tour, had my first book signing, and am working on scheduling a book signing out in ATLANTA! I hope it pans out. I’m super excited.

    But with a book release comes REVIEWS. Yep…people voicing their opinions of a book for all the world to see.

    You could say it’s a bit nerve wracking. I know there will be people who love and hate Wasteland. It comes with the territory. I mean, I love and hate some books. It’s no offense to anyone, some just aren’t my taste. I’m sure you’ve all run into that.

    So far, the reviews for Wasteland have been mostly favorable. Quite a few are listed here on AMAZON. I’ve started a tab here on the blog, too:WASTELAND REVIEWS. Also GoodReads and Barnes and Nobleare great places to see some reviews.

    There are a couple more going up on blogs today too:

    Jess the RomanceaholicandAvery Olive

    If you head over to Avery or Jessica’s blog and leave a comment, you’ll earn twenty-five entries toward the Amazon Kindle/Gift card Giveaway (click here for giveaway details.)

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    If you’ve read Wasteland, I’d love for you to post a review. It’s one of the best ways to spread the word.

    Here are the big three places to post reviews:

    Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Goodreads

    Leave me the link to your review in the comments here and I’ll put you down for an extra twenty-five entries toward the Amazon Kindle/Gift Card giveaway.

    Thanks for your support!

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    HAVE FUN WEEKENDING!

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  • In Phoenix? Stop by and say HI….


    WastelandBook Signing!

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    Date: Saturday September 17th

    Time: 2:30pm-5:30pm

    Where: Elevate CoffeeCompany
    2530 W. Happy Valley Rd | Phoenix, AZ 85085

    Deets: Show your book to the baristaandyou’ll get 10% off your coffee purchase during the event.

    We’ll have hourly drawings for prizes.

    I’d love to see you there!

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    ********Earn BIG Blog Tour Entries********

    Show up to this event with your Wasteland book, or purchase one on site, and you’ll earn FIFTY entries into the Kindle giveaway. Just mention it to me when you’re there and I’ll get you credit!

    Yep. FIFTY!

    (Click HERE for Kindle Giveaway details)

    Wasteland is available NOW onAmazonandBarnes and Noble.

  • Four Word Interview…


    Hi, everyone. Emma here. I found another victim–er–person to take the Four Word Interview challenge!!

    Mia’s the star of Brinda Berry’s YA novel, Waiting Booth. Check it out….

    Emma Martin: Favorite time of day….

    Mia Taylor: After school of course

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    EM: Fondest childhood memory is . . .

    MT: Video games with Pete

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    EM: Favorite food to eat . . .

    MT: Biscuits and chocolate gravy

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    EM: If granted one wish. . .

    MT: I’d find my brother

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    Chocolate gravy? Really? I’m not so sure on that one. Even back when I used to eat, I don’t think I would have ventured a try on that one.

    But, hey, thanks, Mia. You did great!!! It’s not easy, is it?

    You’ll have to go check out that book. I’m digging Mia for sure. It just released on July 15th. Hey, I like the cover, Mia. Very nice.

    Here’s the back cover blurb:

    A missing boy, government agents, an interdimensional portal…

    Mia has one goal for her senior year at Whispering Woods High-find her
    missing older brother. But when her science project reveals a portal
    into another dimension, she learns that travelers are moving in and
    out of her woods in the most alarming way and government agents
    Regulus and Arizona are policing their immigration. Mia’s drawn to the
    mysterious, aloof Regulus, but it’s no time for a crush. She needs to
    find out what they know about her brother, while the agents fight to
    save the world from viral contamination. But when Regulus reveals that
    he knows Mia’s secrets, she begins to wonder if there’s more going on
    than she thought…and if she was wrong to trust him…

    You can find the book here: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Etopia Press, or All Romance Ebooks.

    If you go out and get it, be sure to come back and let me know what you think, k?

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    About the author:

    Brinda Berry has always loved reading about the
    adventures of others. She also believes there’s a little romance in
    every story ever told. Brinda lives in Arkansas with her family and a
    couple of terribly spoiled cairn terriers.

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    GUESS WHAT? Brinda’s offering a little prize for the first five people to leave a comment today. Not to mention a chance to win a copy of the e-book and a chance at a grand prize of $25.00!!

    CLICK HERE for details.

  • Darkness Dawns, by Dianne Duvall


    Darkness Dawns, by Dianne Duvall


    Back cover blurb from Barnes and Noble

    Once, Sarah Bingham’s biggest challenge was making her students pay attention in class. Now, after rescuing a wounded stranger, she’s landed in the middle of a battle between corrupt vampires and powerful immortals who also need blood to survive. Roland Warbrook is the most compelling man Sarah has ever laid hands on. But his desire for her is mingled with a hunger he can barely control. . .

    In his nine centuries of immortal existence, no woman has tempted Roland as much as Sarah. But asking her to love him is impossible–when it means forfeiting the world she’s always known, and the life he would do anything to protect. . .

    My Review:

    I won this book in a contest and boy am I glad. I hadn’t heard of Dianne Duvall to this point, but she is on my radar now. This is the first in her Immortal Guardian series and I’ll be anxiously awaiting her second book. And third. . .

    It was a sweet story. The romance between the hero and heroine is so intriguing I had to smile nearly the whole time. What I liked most was that it was more sweet than the usual romances. It didn’t center around constant sex, more of the relationship and trust building up to it. Don’t get me wrong, there are some sex scenes in this book, just to warn you, but the story doesn’t focus on just that, which is why I like it so much, I think.

    For me, I love to know about the relationship, how it’s destined to work out despite the odds. The first blush when they hold hands or the first kiss. I don’t need the rough and tumble bedroom scenes to show me the love. The history of the vampire and immortal in this story is amazing. And Seth. . . I sure hope the next book, or at least one of them, is his story. He isn’t a primary character in this one, but oh….I fell in love with his character.

    Dianne Duvall really hooked me with this book. I highly recommend it.

  • This Writer’s Journey . . .


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    Writing is a journey, one I truly love and enjoy, but it can sometimes feel rather lonely. Hour after hour, alone, at the computer, pouring your heart and soul into each word. But I’ve learned I’m not alone, in fact, I’ve been blessed to be in contact with some amazing people, both writers and non-writers.

    I want to share a bit of that with you. Each week I’ll be spotlighting someone I’ve come in contact with during my journey. Thanks for stepping along side of me-all of you-during this exciting time!

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    Rebecca Zanetti

    I met Rebecca in the Mud Puddle. That’s the name of the critique group offered through the Fantasy, Futuristic, & Paranormalchapter of Romance Writers of America. I found that chapter by placing in a contest they offered (On the Far Side) with my Frostbite manuscript.

    I tell you, it led to more than I could have ever imagined. Sure, it was great placing in that contest, but the long-lasting effects were ten-fold. I landed my agent after having great critiques of my novels in the Mud Puddle group. Rebecca was one of those wonderful critique partners who helped me learn so much.

    She took the time to read some of my postings and gave honest, helpful, and encouraging feedback. She’s a talented writer, kind person, and I’m proud to know her.

    I’m so excited for her because her debut novel is releasing next week! Just CLICK HERE for details. It’s a great book.

    To see previous weeks: CLICK HERE