Friday, April 29, 2011

Krewe of Hunter Series by Heather Graham Book Trailer

A secret government unit is formed under the oversight of Adam Harrison, famed paranormal investigator. The six members he has gathered know a little of the otherworldly as each has honed a psychic talent of their own. Their investigations bring them to the darkest, most evil places where life and death have little boundary. Learn about the book and the author here, http://www.eheathergraham.com/ thriller, horror, suspense, Paranormal Romance

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Jay Tims, Author of The Big Red Bike Interview Book Trailer

Novels Alive's Dayna Linton interviews E.J. "Jay" Tims about his feel good book, "The Big Red Bike." Jay talks about the inspiration for writing the book, his childhood and much more!

Friday, April 22, 2011

Surprises and Terror in the Screaming Season...

Lindsay is back at the haunted Marlwood Academy for another year of boarding school, but what she finds when she returns is far from welcoming...

...She discovers upon waking that she is being held in the infirmary, and something terrible has happened. Was it a breakdown? Did she try to kill someone? The details do not surface for a while, but one fact is clear from the start—Lindsay has been possessed by a spirit that intends to do harm to those around her and she can find no safe haven anywhere on campus. Can she even trust herself? Now, our heroine must decide whether to stay with her new ally Mandy, formerly her nemesis, and fight against the spirits that haunt her school or run from it all with the help of an ex-love. Will Lindsay take the only means of escape she has or risk everything to rid Marlwood of its evil inhabitants? The answers come in The Screaming Season.

The Screaming Season is the latest release from the New York Times Best-selling author Nancy Holder and the next installment in her popular YA horror series Possessions. Holder is no stranger to the world of fiction—she has received many accolades and much notoriety for her work in a variety of genres and she currently teaches creative writing through the University of Southern Maine's Stonecoast MFA program. Holder loves writing horror, and she invites you to enter a frightening realm where spirits possess and provoke, the world of The Screaming Season.

For horror fanatics and readers of young adult fantasy fiction, Holder's newest novel should be on your reading list for the first part of this year. I am sure that anyone already familiar with Holder's YA stories will enjoy The Screaming Season, and followers of her Possessions series already know to expect great things from the new release.

ThrillerFest 2011 New York

Want to experience a view to a thrill? Join us at the Grand Hyatt in New York from July 6th to 9th for ThrillerFest, the ultimate event for people who are passionate about thrillers. From Ken Follett to R.L. Stine, ThrillerFest is the place to network with agents, editors, and authors, giving you the perfect opportunity to learn from the best of the best in the business. http://www.thrillerfest.com

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Wendy Schenck Benson, Author of The Boss of Myself Interview Book Trailer

Novels Alive's Dayna Linton interviews self-help author, Wendy Schenck Benson about her book, "The Boss of Myself," her charitable foundation and how to change your life for the better.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Miss New India by Bharati Mukherjee Book Trailer

Internationally acclaimed author Bharati Mukherjee explores a distinctively newfangled India in this vividly imagined story of a young womans quest to discover herself. Miss New India explores how young Indians are dismantling age old social structures by creating new identities, both literally and figuratively, as call center employees in Bangalore. Learn More about this book here, http://bit.ly/h06aan and its author here, http://bit.ly/gQwtE4 Literary Fiction

Saturday, April 16, 2011

To End All Wars by Adam Hochschild Book Trailer

From the author of King Leopoldâs Ghost, a sweeping history of World War I, showcasing the warâs critics as dramatically as its heroes and victims. Learn more about this book here, http://bit.ly/9f3q3d and its author here, http://bit.ly/9TV5HN Non-Fiction

Friday, April 15, 2011

Daniel Vest, Author of Code Name: Zeus Interview Book Trailer

Novels Alive's Dayna Linton interviews comic book author and illustrator, Daniel Vest about his new comic book series, "Code Name: Zeus" and other tidbits about his exciting series.

Plastic by Susan Freinkel Book Trailer

An award winning author uses eight everyday items to tell the story of plastic, and how we can learn to live with the material that never dies. Learn more about this book here and its author here, www.susanfreinkel.com Non-Fiction

Abandon by Meg Cabot Book Trailer

Though she tries, Pierce cannot return to her life before the accident. Because escape from the Underworld is impossible when someone there wants you back. He is no angel, and his world is not heaven, yet she cannot stay away, especially since he appears exactly when she needs him most. Learn more about this book here, http://www.thisisteen.com/abandon and its author here, http://www.facebook.com/abandonbooks YA, Paranormal

I Can Make You Love Me by Karen White Owens Book Trailer

That cute little boy that Wynn Evans babysat during her high school years is all grown up and interested in pursuing a relationship with her. Learn about the book here, http://bit.ly/hl4MiG Learn about this author here, http://www.karenwhiteowens.com/ Contemporary Romance

Thursday, April 14, 2011

The World Needs More Heroes...

Eric Greitens is a rare breed...

This Missouri-born US Navy SEAL officer can say a great deal about his life, though he has yet to celebrate his fortieth birthday. In fact, it makes for quite an interesting book and one that proves why might should always exist in tandem with compassion and courage. It tells of Greitens' life in straightforward and detailed language devoid of literary “flourishes.” This is a story worth reading. Allow me to elaborate so as to support my claim: this Rhodes and Truman Scholar began pursuing educational success at Duke University, where he studied ethics, philosophy, and public policy. After graduating from the University of Oxford in 2000, Greitens joined the US Navy. He has been deployed on four separate occasions, seeing action in Afghanistan and Iraq, among other regions of the world. He has been honored by both the military and the commander in chief on more than one occasion (and it is easy to lose track with an award list such as this one). However, this is only the beginning of a long list of accolades, and these are not the reasons for Greitens' putting pen to paper (or fingers to keys, as the case may be). At the heart of his story is a genuine sense of the need for more peace-making in the world, and his remarkable list of humanitarian efforts serve to exemplify the strength of his convictions. Greitens has been involved with relief-providing programs in at least eight countries around the world. He is also an award-winning documentary photographer and founder of The Mission Continues, a non-profit organization that aims to help disabled and wounded military veterans take a more active role as leaders in their communities.

With that being said, I believe that my case has all of the evidence it needs: Eric Grietens is a special type of fellow who has become a hero in the minds of those many people directly affected by his life's work, and he has gained both notoriety and honor through the challenge of his experience and the significance of his achievements. Now, a true sense of his life is made available to you in his own resounding words. Greitens' latest contribution to the world is The Heart and the Fist: The Education of a Humanitarian, The Making of a Navy Seal. This is adventure with a purpose, and it has a certain heartfelt wisdom at the core that will inspire you and reassure you that, yes, heroes are still made in America.

A scholar and a warrior, a Navy SEAL and a humanitarian, Eric Grietens is the sort of person this world requires for greater degrees of meaningful social progress on both a national and global level. The world needs more “heart and fist.” For anyone interested in powerful, serious stories that help to show the impact of strength, compassion, and a life lived to the fullest extent, The Heart and the Fist is a must-read. This book would also be great for anyone wanting to learn more about military and humanitarian efforts across the world through a personalized account from someone who has been a part of the action across the world.

Monday, April 11, 2011

F is for Fireflies by Kathy jo Wargin Book Trailer

F is for Fireflies is written by award winning prolific childrens author, Kathy-jo Wargin. This beautifully illustrated book explores Gods warmest, wonder filled season from A to Z, by delighting young readers with beaches and sandcastles, picnics and lemonade, and all of the blessings that Gods summer brings. Learn more about this book here, http://bit.ly/fyLd2L and its author here, http://bit.ly/gPQcSq Christian, Childrens

Friday, April 8, 2011

Drought by Pam Bachorz Ford Book Trailer

Ruby dreams of love and escaping the Congregation. But if Ruby leaves, the Congregation will die without the secret ingredient to the Water, her blood. So she stays, and prays to their savior Otto, who first gave Water to the Congregants, and fathered Ruby before he vanished. Learn more about this book here, http://bit.ly/eqpEJw and its author here, http://www.pambachorz.com YA

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Nowhere Near Respectable by Mary Jo Putney Video Book Trailer

Historical romance legend, Mary Jo Putneys newest riveting Regency novel in her New York Times bestselling Lost Lords series where a high stakes royal plot may prove easier for one gambling man to handle than his own unruly desire for a Lady who is nowhere near as prim as he assumed. Learn more about this book here, http://bit.ly/f7ZNZD and its author here, http://bit.ly/dq22Wj Romance

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

The Sandalwood Tree by Elle Newmark Book Trailer

Description: A sweeping tale of two love stories, ninety years apart, set against the rich backdrop of war-torn India. An American woman, Evie, discovers a hidden packet of old letters and becomes consumed by a need to piece together the story behind them. Evie chases her Victorian ghosts, leading us through bazaars and temples as well as the dying society of the British Raj. Learn about the book and its author here, http://www.ellenewmark.com/ Historical

The Fitting Room by Kelly Minter Book Trailer

Colossians 3:12 tells us to clothe ourselves in Christian virtues like forgiveness, joy, patience, compassion. But how does that work in real life? Can we really dress up in the character of Christ? Kelly Minter says the answer is yes, if we let the Master Designer do the fitting. Learn more about this book here, http://bit.ly/gxbxs5 and its author here, http://kellyminter.com/ Christian Non Fiction

Insight by Diana Greenwood Book Trailer

Description: Elvira Witsils difficult life in rural Wisconsin is made yet harder when her peculiar sister, Jessie, is discovered to be a seer. This powerful YA novel from Diana Greenwood leads a family on a journey far away from home, on a journey toward redemption and healing, if Elvira can just bring herself to believe. Learn more about this book here, http://bit.ly/fxf1EZ and its author here, http://bit.ly/hUHURI YA, Christian

Monday, April 4, 2011

Thats When I Talk to God by Dan and Alison Morrow Book Trailer

Thats When I Talk to God is a sweet story that will deepen the prayer lives of children four to eight. This charmingly illustrated tale steps beyond explaining prayer and models constant communication with God. Learn more about this book here, http://bit.ly/h8Cd9p and its author here, http://bit.ly/ea0Ddq Childrens Christian Fiction

Thats When I Talk to God by Dan and Alison Morrow Book Trailer

Thats When I Talk to God is a sweet story that will deepen the prayer lives of children four to eight. This charmingly illustrated tale steps beyond explaining prayer and models constant communication with God. Learn more about this book here, http://bit.ly/h8Cd9p and its author here, http://bit.ly/ea0Ddq Childrens Christian Fiction

Trailer for All That Is Bitter and Sweet, A Memoir by Ashley Judd

A highly personal and powerful memoir about change, hope, and human transformation from Ashley Judd, one of Americas most beloved actresses, with a foreword by award winning journalist Nicholas Kristof. Learn more about this book here, http://bit.ly/gdm24q and its author here, www.ashleyjudd.com Non-Fiction, Memoir, Christian

Roadside Assistance by Amy Clipston Book Trailer

In Amy Clipstons new YA book, Emily struggles with exactly who she is when her identity as a tomboy who loves to fix cars and her way of expressing her faith clashes with what others expect her to be. Learn more about this book here, http://bit.ly/dMNr9m and its author here, http://bit.ly/fMwmwR YA, Christian

Revise Us Again by Frank Viola Book Trailer

Every person follows a script for living, a life guide that offers cues for our behavior and direction for our choices. As believers, the Word of God gives us a script for experiencing life as God intended. Yet our scripts are often distorted by our environment, our culture, and our religious traditions. As a result, all of us are in constant need of revising the scripts that we live by. Learn more about this book here, http://bit.ly/f9vlnH and its author here, http://frankviola.com

Savage Nature by Christine Feehan Book Trailer

The heat of the bayou just got hotter. Murder brings leopard shifter Drake Donovan deep into the Louisiana bayou where the sultry and distracting Saria Boudreaux is more than a distraction, she is also a suspect and something more. Learn more about this book here, http://bit.ly/eAFGPN and its author here, www.christinefeehan.com Paranormal Romance Thriller

Friday, April 1, 2011

Drought by Pam Bachorz Ruby Book Trailer

Ruby dreams of love and escaping the Congregation. But if Ruby leaves, the Congregation will die without the secret ingredient to the Water, her blood. So she stays, and prays to their savior Otto, who first gave Water to the Congregants, and fathered Ruby before he vanished. Learn more about this book here, http://bit.ly/eqpEJw and its author here, http://www.pambachorz.com

Song of the Silk Road by Mingmei Yip Book Trailer

A young woman finds adventure and romance on the legendary Silk Road of China along the treacherous Taklamakan Desert and in the lofty Mountains of Heaven, lured by three million dollars promised by an aunt she did not know existed. Through adventures natural and supernatural, she is pursued by the younger man who will be her true love. Learn more about this author here, http://www.mingmeiyip.com/ Learn more about this book here, http://bit.ly/dEi4Q9 Womens Fiction, romance, mainstream fiction

Wolves Among Us by Ginger Garrett Book Trailer

This richly imagined tale takes readers to a tiny German town in the time of the burnings, when both the pious and heretic alike became victims of witch hunting zealots. If they can manage to hear another Voice, they will discover the power of love over fear. Learn more about this book here, http://bit.ly/gXNTJP and its author here, http://www.gingergarrett.com

Animorphs by K A Applegate Book Trailer

The epic series is back. The Earth is being invaded, but no one knows. When Jake and his friends stumble upon an alien spaceship and its dying pilot, they are given a power to transform into any animal they touch. They become Animorphs, unlikely champions in a war for the planet. Learn more about this book here, http://bit.ly Children, Pre-Teen

Cupcake Diaries Series by Coco Simon Book Trailer

Katie Brown is miserable when her best friend is invited to join the Popular Girls Club and Katie is left out. Luckily, Katie finds her way with a great new group of friends, and together they form their own club. Four friends plus cupcakes is the icing on the cake. Learn more about this book here, www.cupcakediariesbooks.com Tween girls ages 8-12

A Bloody London Sunset by Jaz Primo Book Trailer

Katrina, Caleb, and Paige return in the exciting second novel in the Sunset Vampire Series. A trust is betrayed, bonds of friendship are strained, relationships may end, and a tenuous neutrality among the worlds vampire population is threatened. With stakes so high, some will not survive A Bloody London Sunset. Learn about the book and this author here, http://www.rutherfordliterary.com/ Paranormal Vampire, Urban Fantasy