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Book Spotlight: Blackbeard's Daughter by Diana Strenka (Author Interview)

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Title: Blackbeard's Daughter Author: Diana Strenka Publication Date: February 14, 2016 Synopsis: Margaret's life is a whirlwind, caught in the ravages of eighteenth-century survival. War, disease, and murder threatens her every move. When she encounters her father's pirate ship, the Queen Anne's Revenge, she realizes that she has finally met her match. About the Author: Diana Strenka is a passionate word artist dedicated to providing you with the very best in literature! Goodreads |  Amazon |  Facebook Author Interview: First off, I'd like to thank you for joining me on the blog today! 1. Describe Blackbeard’s Daughter as a tweet (140 characters or less)!  Colonial dreams have become piratical nightmares. Margaret takes one disastrous turn after the other as she confronts the perils of murder, war, and revenge. When her father boards a pirate's vessel, she joins him in an effort to save his life. Will she survive the storms ahead, or will they destroy

Cover Reveal: Unrest by Wendy Higgins

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Title: Unrest Author: Wendy Higgins Series: Unknown #2 Publication Date: February 16, 2017 Synopsis: Being on the run in the desert means food and sanctuary are hard to come by, but Amber Tate and her crew are not about to give up. Not after having so many of the things they love brutally ripped from them by an unknown enemy who sent their world into the apocalypse. Survival takes precedence, but once safe shelter is found, their guards fall and the emotions they’ve been holding in are finally released. Anger, insecurities...lust. In their tight quarters, Amber, Rylen, Tater, and Remy can't escape it. The past must be faced, and passions run even stronger in the darkest of times. In the midst of unrest, their worlds are rocked again when they discover the truth about the war that’s ruined their lives. They thought finding out the enemy's identity would give them the edge; instead it’s revealed terrifying dangers they never thought possible. About the Author: Wendy Higgins

Blog Tour: Roald Dahl 100 Year Celebration (Excerpt + Giveaway)

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This year Penguin Young Readers and the Roald Dahl Literary Estate are celebrating 100 years since the birth of Roald Dahl —the world’s number one storyteller.  2016 marks 100 years since the birth of Roald Dahl, the author of beloved stories such as Matilda , Fantastic Mr. Fox , and The BFG . Two of Roald Dahl’s most popular novels, James and the Giant Peach and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory , were written while Roald Dahl lived in the U.S. and were inspired by American culture—finding success here first before going on to become global bestsellers. Today, Roald Dahl’s stories are available in 58 languages and he has sold more than 200 million books with many of these stories having also been adapted for screen and stage. As part of the celebrations, Penguin Young Readers has released Roald Dahl’s most beloved titles with all new covers! And I have the honor of featuring the brand new cover of Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator . Title: Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator Aut