Win An Autographed Copy of "Her" by Felicia Johnson

Felicia Johnson is giving away an autographed copy of her best seller "Her". Simply get on facebook and go to Felicia Johnson Author Page and follow the instructions. I am reading this book for the second time it is really worth it. It deals with mental health so if you are struggling with a mental health issue or know someone who is, more specifically Borderline Personality Disorder, you must check this out. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!

Want A Sneek Peak At A New Book Cover?

I was not able to copy the image however I have a link for you to follow. Check out the cover of Felicia Johnson's new book "Black Girl" We would love to know what you see and what you think. I love it and I gave my opinion which you will see there under Melissa. I hope you enjoy this sneak peek. I do not have a release date for the book but I will soon. Get geared up!

Black Girl

Also please visit Feliia's website at feliciajohnsonauthor.com

Exciting News! Authors You Should Know.

I hope you are all familiar with some guests I have had on my blog and some short stories I reviewed. These horror stories were better than Steven King and I am not kidding. So hopefully you remember Evans and Adam Light. If not look them up on goodreads Evans  or  Adam or on their website www.lightbrothershorror.com. Well I have not been well as you all may have guessed by me not posting for months. So as a get well gift I am being sent their collaborative books BAD APPLES: FIVE SLICES OF HALLOWEEN HORROR and DEAD ROSES: FIVE DARK TALES OF TWISTED LOVE. Make sure you check these out. I will be reading them as I stand by the mail box waiting to read them as soon as they get here! I will also be doing a review on each book so be on the lookout. I will talk to Evans and Adam about maybe doing a giveaway. It has been a long time. Show some support by commenting below so they will come back to my site to do a giveaway and maybe a guest post or interview. Thanks for stopping by. Look for another post later on....

You Must Follow This Link

I recently have been in contact with a wonderful woman named Trish who runs a mental health blog which is fabulous. On of my favorite authors, Felicia Johnson, did a guest post for Trish's site. It is very good because Felicia's book is about mental illness. It is fiction based on fact. So please go to the following link it is a short read and check it out. You may wind up buying the book!

http://mentalhealthtalk.info/writing-mental-illness

What I Am Reading

So I was ill for a long time which explains why my blog was down and why it still is not on point yet. But I will get back to work I promise. Thank you to everyone who still stops by. You have no idea how much I appreciate it.

So what am I reading now? I am reading "Her" by Felicia Johnson. I am happy to say we are working together and have become very close friends. I am actually reading her book for a second time because I never did a review. I ALWAYS do reviews. But it has been a while and those raw feelings I felt while reading it need to surface again so I can write a great review.

Fun Stuff! We will be doing an interview and a giveaway with Felicia Johnson. You can get the book now or try to win it. It is a best seller and everyone I have been in contact with seems to like it. So pick up a copy today. If you have any questions please ask me!

I usually read two to three books or more at the same time but I just cannot right now. That is okay because this book although long is a fast read. You will not want to put it down. I wish I were reading it now!!!

Pick it up on Amazon or go to the authors page HER. Take a look around. She is in the process of updating it so keep stoiping back.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

DId You Get Your Book?

I had a lot of old contests in my sidebar. I always notified the winner, the author, and posted it to my page here who the winner of all the contests were. PLEASE let me know if you never got your book. I do not have the information anymore so you will have to let me know the name of the book and the author and then I can help you. I hate to say this but sorry to be sick because I always follow up with my contests. But I know how fun it is to win a book (I have two drawers full!) and I have not received some in the past and just wrote the author. So let me help you out. For those who got their books I am so happy for you and I hope you are enjoying your book!

Have a great day!

Mental Stigma?

This is very cool. The website is great and they said it was okay to publish this short book of cartoons about mental health. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. And I do suffer from extreme anxiety and have friends and loved ones who suffer from other mental health illnesses so make sure you pass this on!

http://mentalhealthtalk.info/cartoon-ebook

Free and Discounted Books

Today's Free eBook

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YOU MUST VISIT THIS WEBSITE!

If you love the author behind the book, please check out the following link

http://feliciajohnsonauthor.com/

This is a book I have spoken about before and an author I have mentioned. The author is Felicia Johnson and the book is "Her". She is all about mental health and wellness as well as writing an incredible book based on real events. Check out her events calender. She is doing a book signing in New York this weekend! Maybe she is doing a book signing or speaking in an area near you. Plus feel free to click on "Ask Fee" and ask her a question. Also check out the movie that is being made out of this book. It is sure to be an oscar winner.

If you are a blogger and want a review copy of the book contact me here or reach me at Darkcomedygirl5@aol.com

LOOKING FOR BLOGGERS!

I am looking for fellow bloggers to read a book of a client of mine. The book is called "Her" by Felicia Johnson. It is a best seller and a heck of a book. I am not biased but I am reading it for the second time. If you would like to read and review this book and possibly do a giveaway please leave a comment below or email me at Darkcomedygirl5@aol.com. Thank you in advance.

Exciting Things

So I hope you all know that I am back to blog. There will be a lot of giveaways and good things coming up. Please understand I have MS and sometimes I may be gone for a few days but this blog will be up and running.

I wanted to share that soon I will have a wonderful and talented women do a guest post and we will do a giveaway. So you can look forward to that.

I am also going to start reading again. I decided to read "Her" by Felicia Johnson again because it was so good and I never did a review. I do not know why because it was SUCH a great book. But I am going to start with "Amerian Gods" by Neil Gaiman who is one of my favorite writers.

I will be doing book tours also.

If you are an author and want me to read a book please contact me here or at Darkcomedygirl5@aol.com. I would be happy to.

I hope to bring to this blog everything that brought all of you here to begin with.

I also will be posting my facebook and twitter page and tie everything in.

I hope you are all having a wonderful day!

I Am Back and It Feels Good!

I am so surprised to see the amount of people that are still reading my blog. I love you all and appreciate your coming to my blog.

I have Multiple Sclerosis and got a very bad flare up and could not keep up with it. I still am not totally well but I would like to get back into blogging.

In the meantime I have become a publicist for a wonderful author named Felicia Johnson. She wrote a book called "Her". It was one of my favorite books reads from last year. If you would like a copy please let me know and I will talk to Felicia. I believe I did a review on here if not I will because it was such an incredible book.

I hope I can find my information and get you your book news and tidbits. I also hope to bring more book tours to you.

So not much to say today but please think about reading "Her" and it would be great if you are a blogger to do a review for us. I am actually in the process of reading it again it was that good.

I wish happy reading for everyone!!!

BOOK BLITZ! A Different Kind of Safari

About the Book

Title: A Different Kind of Safari | Author: Helen C. Hipp | Publication Date: March 19, 2013 | Publisher: A Different Kind of Safari LLC | Pages: 32 | Recommended Ages: 5 to 10


Summary: What do you need to feel happy about being different? Based loosely on real life experiences, this heartwarming and powerful book illustrates how self-awareness, and courage help a young boy named Raymond learn the difference between seeing things as they appear to be and seeing things as they are. Feeling "different and lonely" Raymond befriends a hippo while on Safari in Africa. Unlike other grey hippos, this hippo is pink. Ray is soon carried into a world beyond labels and challenging assumptions. You will never guess what happens next!

The Inspiration Behind the Story by Helen Hipp

Inspired by real-life adventure, the story behind the story unfolded when I went on an African safari back in 2001. The trip was lead by my father whose dream was to share the safari experience with his family. Little did I know that this trip was going to incite me to write a children’s adventure book but it did.

The storyline made it appearance when my family spotted a pod of hippos and one was pink! My son Ray fourteen at the time immediately named her “Rosie”. Curious and wanting to learn more about this hippo we asked the guide many questions about hippos and hippo behavior. Specifically I wanted to know why the pink hippo stood so far outside of her pod. The familiarity of the guides answer took me by surprise, he explained that “Rosie” was tolerated but not necessarily accepted by the herd because of her differences. As a parent of a child with special needs I immediately felt a strong affiliation with Rosie’s situation as did my son Ray who has experienced his own challenges with acceptance. Inspired, I decided to share the story with the world by weaving them into a children's adventure book that celebrates differences. The book is entitled “A Different Kind of Safari”. Find out what you can learn from Rosie the pink hippo, and how you can share those lessons with the children in your life.

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The Buzz About the Book

"A timeless book, that will speak to everyone. To be enjoyed over and over again! A fun, yet very thought provoking story for all ages. If books had a satisfaction guarantee, this one would be on the top of the list. " ~ 5 Star Review, Adden B. Chrystie, Amazon

"A Different Kind of Safari is truly a different kind of children's book! The beautiful artwork bring a very special story to life and I am excited the book is now available in audio format for an added bonus while driving kids around town! I particularly love the message of the book, which teaches us to celebrate our unique differences through Rosie the Pink Hippo rather than allow them to keep us from exploring our potentials. I highly recommend this book to all parents and special needs educators in particular. Thank you for writing this wonderful story!" ~ 5 Star Review, missladyjane, Barnes and Noble

"I really enjoyed this book. The illustrations were beautiful. I found this book to be very interesting and it was written from real life experiences. A Different Kind of Safari draws you in along with Ray on his journey to find his happiness and the answers to his questions. I recommend this book to children that are of grade school age but yet many younger children may enjoy the illustrations." ~ 5 Star Review, Whittle House, Goodreads

"The book has a great story. The illustrations are amazing!!!!! Get this book! All children from the young to the old will love this book. " ~ 5 Star Review, Mel, Amazon

"A Different Kind of Safari is not only a good book, but a great story! It is not only for caregivers, teachers and parents, but for anyone who has ever felt out of place. A pink hippo named “Rosie” and her friend “Ray” take a journey and explore their similarities and differences on the river of life. Self- acceptance and the acceptance of others is exquisitely conveyed in a fresh, FUN way through this sweet tail. It is a prize for all libraries!" ~ 5 Star Review, Anna Wood, Barnes and Noble

Purchase

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About the Author: Helen C. Hipp

Helen Hipp’s experience raising a special needs child led her to an M.A. in clinical psychology and certification as a life coach. She began her career as a psychotherapist to help people find answers for their life problems. Her work eventually evolved into a coaching practice, WithinU Life Coaching, focusing on individuals with special needs and their families. Helen uses her 13+ years of counseling experience and 20+ years’ experience as a successful advocate for individuals with special needs by helping them reveal their innate ability to solve difficult situations. Her debut book " A Different Kind of Safari" puts into words the essence of Helen's teachings addressing the many questions life asks by offering up lighthearted, ever-changing perspectives that transform personal challenges into opportunities.


For more information, visit the books official website and to see a picture of the real Rosie the real life pink hippo that inspired this story, go to www.adifferentkindofsafari.com;

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* Book Blast Giveaway *

Prize: $25 Amazon Gift Card or PayPal cash (winner’s choice)

Contest ends: August 6, 11:59 pm, 2014

Open: Internationally

How to enter: Please enter using the Rafflecopter widget below.

Terms and Conditions: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. A winner will be randomly drawn through the Rafflecopter widget and will be contacted by email within 48 hours after the giveaway ends. The winner will then have 72 hours to respond. If the winner does not respond within 72 hours, a new draw will take place for a new winner. Odds of winning will vary depending on the number of eligible entries received. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. This giveaway is sponsored by the author, Helen Hipp and is hosted and managed by Renee from Mother Daughter Book Reviews. If you have any additional questions – feel free to send and email to Renee(at)MotherDaughterBookReviews(dot)com.

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It Is So Nice To Be Back!!!

Dear Readers,

I hope you still are checking back with me. A day being gone in blog world is like a few weeks! What happened was I was not on my blog because I was not feeling well on the 3rd and when I went on to blog on the 4th, my blog had been deleted. I have three blogs so I saw two and the most important one was gone. The one I am running my new business with is gone.

So I have been researching since them and doing what they told me to do and sweating like crazy to make sure this blog came home safe. I hope this does not happen again and am finding out what I can do to prevent it. They said I was spamming and I was not even on hardly at all up to the days leading to the deletion.

I am just happy (as I hope you are) that it is back.

I am going to let you soak up the fact that my blog is back and I have a great interview later today. Thank you to everyone who wrote me at other places to see if I was okay. I really appreciate it.

So I wanted to again announce that I started a book tour company and my first tour will be near the end of July. I am waiting for the author to come back from vacation so we can pick a date and I can let you know what to look for. I have read this book and it is very good. It is an adventure/mystery. I hope you will like what I will be bringing to my blog page. I have 6 other authors set up and am very excited.

If you could all do me two favors. The first would be if you are a blogger or know a blogger, I have help but need more. I will have everything put together and you will just post it the way you are used to on your blog. You can comment on my here or reach me on my facebook or twitter page. If you want to talk on my aol just tell me on twitter or facebook and I will give you the addy.

The other favor is I sure could use some more likes so if you could visit my Twitter page (@Mismatchedbookend) and follow and go to my facebook page (www.facebook.com/Mismatchedbookendtours) and like my page. I post a lot at both pages and will post even more once the tours get rolling so make sure you check that like you check my blog.

It is soooo nice to be back. I really missed everyone.

I hope to hear from some of you soon by comment or through my social media.

If there are any authors you want me to interview or get a guest post from please let me know. And if you have a book that you think should be toured, I will write to the author. Some authors have established companies that that handle their tours but it can never hurt to ask.

Have WONDEFUL Tuesday everyone!! It is nice to be home.

Love and Light,
Mollydee
Mismatched Bookend Tours

BOOK BLAST!! Destiny and Faith Go To Twincentric Academy

Mother Daughter Book Reviews is pleased to be coordinating this Book Blast on behalf of author Jourden Cleghorn who writes under the pen name of Teddy O'Malley.

Jourden was recently involved in a serious automobile accident resulting in severe injuries just days after her new book, Destiny and Faith Go To Twincentric Academy, was published in May 2014. The indie author community has come together to support this young author/illustrator during this challenging time. Please read below to see what you can do to help in a small way.

About the Book

Title: Destiny and Faith Go To Twincentric Academy | Author: Teddy O'Malley | Publication Date: May 11, 2014 | Publisher: Independent | Pages: 62 | Recommended Ages: 6 to 10


Summary: Destiny and Faith are going into second grade and their mom has a great idea. She's going to send them to a school for twins! They're not sure whether to be excited or terrified. Come join them and see what happens!

The Buzz

"Anyone who's tried to buy a book or birthday card for a child who isn't white will know how few are available. Golden hair and blue eyes rule. I was delighted by Destiny and Faith, who are mixed race/bi-racial, perfect for some children very close to me. However, let me quickly say that this is a story for all children. A school for twins is such a great idea and Destiny and Faith's adventures have a universal message about friendship and learning how to get along with each other. This would also be a good book for actual twins as some of the issues that arise in twin relationships come up in the story." ~ 5 Star Review, Mary Josephina Cade, Amazon

"I just finished reading this book. I got it for my daughter and decided to read it myself. It is so ORIGINAL and totally ADORABLE! A MUST READ for young children looking to read their FIRST CHAPTER BOOK! My daughter LOVES it!! I highly recommend this book!! " ~ 5 Star Review, radams, Amazon

"A great story for young girls, with lots of fun dialogue. Accompanied throughout by black and white drawings. These capture the body language and expressions of the different characters perfectly. Looking forward to more in the Destiny and Faith series." ~ 5 Star Review, M.J. Kinsman, Amazon

About the Author: Teddy O'Malley

Jourden Cleghorn, who writes and illustrates children’s books under the pen name Teddy O' Malley, was born in in Saint Louis, Missouri. She has traveled all over the United States and enjoys learning about new things and other cultures. She dreams of visiting a foreign country. She has enjoyed studying Spanish, German, and now Italian as well. Jourden paired her language skills with pictures of puppies to write Tell Me How You Say Good Night, a bedtime story. And a childhood friendship with a biracial girl named Hope influenced Jourden to make the Destiny and Faith characters biracial in her series about twins. Many of her books include a thread about friendship and acceptance of others. Jourden previously worked part time as a nurse assistant helping the disabled and elderly.

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How You Can Help

On Thursday, May 15, 2014, Jourden was the passenger in a small car when a much larger truck turned in front of them. She suffered severe injuries as a result of this accident including a cracked sternum, punctured lung, broken arm, and broken foot. Unforutnately, the nature and severity of Jourden's injuries have limited her ability to promote her books effectively. I was very moved when I was approached by a member of the Facebook group, "Fun-tastic Children’s Books " (of which Jourden is an active member) to help this young author. This wonderful group took it upon themselves to promote Jourden’s books on her behalf. They bought, reviewed, tweeted and shared her books throughout social media and are sponsoring (along with MDBR) the giveaway below.

If you should choose to enter the giveaway below (open worldwide), you will see an option to earn 10 extra entries in the giveaway by purchasing a copy of Teddy O'Malley's latest book, Destiny and Faith Go To Twincentric Academy from Amazon for only 99 cents. I hope you will consider helping out the author in this small way.

Of note, during her recovery, Jourden found the inspiration for another children’s book. It will be about a child recovering from a car crash and having to cope with learning to write with the opposite hand, and other hardships that must be overcome during the healing process. Jourden usually writes with her right hand, but plans to illustrate the book using her left. She wants to show that hardships can be overcome if one does not give up.

* $50 Book Blast Giveaway *

Prize: $50 Amazon Gift Card or PayPal cash (winner’s choice)

Contest ends: July 30, 11:59 pm, 2014

Open: Internationally

How to enter: Please enter using the Rafflecopter widget below.

Terms and Conditions: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. A winner will be randomly drawn through the Rafflecopter widget and will be contacted by email within 48 hours after the giveaway ends. The winner will then have 72 hours to respond. If the winner does not respond within 72 hours, a new draw will take place for a new winner. Odds of winning will vary depending on the number of eligible entries received. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. This giveaway is sponsored by author PJ LaRue/Fun-tastic Children’s Books and Mother Daughter Book Reviews, and is hosted and managed by Renee from Mother Daughter Book Reviews. If you have any additional questions – feel free to send and email to Renee(at)MotherDaughterBookReviews(dot)com.

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BOOK BLITZ! The V Girl

The V Girl
Mya Robarts
Publication date: July 1st 2014
Genres: Dystopia, New Adult

In post-apocalyptic North America, rape and sexual slavery are legal. Lila Velez, desperately wants to lose her virginity before the troops visit her town and can take it away by force. She makes plans to seduce her only friend, Rey, the most attractive man in her town. Lila does not love him but he is the only man who has shown her true affection, an affection she is willing to take as a substitute of love.

Lila’s coping mechanism to her mother’s rape and kidnapping is her secret. A secret that will bring her closer to Aleksey, a foreign, broody man. Lila does not trust him because his links to the troops and his rough, yet irresistible appearance. Aleksey offers Lila an alternative to her plans, a possibility that terrifies her…and tempts her in spite of herself.

All the while Lila will have to find a way to live in the constant company of death, slavery, starvation, sexual abuse and the danger of losing the people she loves the most.

This book is recommended for readers over the age of 18 due to strong language and sexual content.

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