My guest today, Dawn Colclasure, shares her thoughts on writing poetry and how the author can escape into his/her own special world.
Read her full post on my official blog - http://empyricaltales.blogspot.com/2012/10/guest-post-dawn-colclasure-escapes.html

My friend, and author, Kate Tenbeth has an exciting new release! Here is the official story from her publisher: http://empyricaltales.blogspot.com/2012/10/kate-tenbeth-is-unlucky.html

Last-Minute Love (Year of the Chick Series - Book 2) by Romi Moondi (Author Guest Post / Contest Giveaway / Book Review) ~ Genre: Chick Lit.

http://jerseygirlbookreviews.blogspot.com/2012/09/last-minute-love-by-romi-moondi-author.html…

The opening of The Man Who Could Not Make Up His Mind is absolutely captivating. The main character, Clifford Day Vanderwall, struggles to make a decision of seemingly simple proportions: buy the chocolate cake, or the chocolate cookies? That it is such a monumental task to commit to one or the other, tells one fact about Vanderwall's character, one around which the entire short story revolves. The imagery with which author Brodow describes the dilemma, as well as the character's resolution,…

Empty Net (The Assassins Series - Book 3) by Toni Aleo (Author Guest Post / Contest Giveaway / Book Review)

http://jerseygirlbookreviews.blogspot.com/2012/09/empty-net-assassins-series-book-3-by.html…

Today marks the final stepping stone in a journey started over one year ago. It is available now for ONLY 99 Cents on Kindle - http://goo.gl/GE6k1. Also on Nook, iTunes and Kobo. Keep reading to find out if it really is the end of One.
http://empyricaltales.blogspot.com/2012/09/one-and-done.html

Memories by Deanna Lynn Sletten (Author Interview / Contest Giveaway / Book Review)

http://jerseygirlbookreviews.blogspot.com/2012/09/memories-by-deanna-lynn-sletten-author.html…

The Carriage Trade by Lisa Deon (Author Guest Post / Book Contest Giveaway / Book Review)

http://jerseygirlbookreviews.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-carriage-trade-by-lisa-deon-author.html…

The day Rigil is to take his final challenge to become a city guard is the day his life changes forever. And not in the way you may think. The challenge was a distraction and while he (and his team) were distracted; Rigil’s home, his city, his friends and colleagues burn to the ground or fight trying to escape. Seeking the root of the problem and justice, Rigil uncovers a plot to, in a sense, take over the world. He meets up with a cast of characters and sets off to right the…

Finding Lucas by Samantha Stroh Bailey (Author Guest Post / Contest Giveaway / Book Review)

http://jerseygirlbookreviews.blogspot.com/2012/09/finding-lucas-by-samantha-stroh-bailey.html…

Love's Providence by Jennifer H. Westall (Author Interview / Contest Giveaway / Book Review)

Love's Providence is a YA Christian romance story that delves into the struggles of young adults making decisions of the heart while maintaining their faith and principles.

http://jerseygirlbookreviews.blogspot.com/2012/09/loves-providence-by-jennifer-h-westall.html…

Don't Let Me Go by Catherine Ryan Hyde (Author Guest Post / Contest Giveaway / Book Review.

Author Guest Post: Catherine gives a glimpse into her writing space.

Contest Giveaway: $25 Amazon Gift Card

Book Review: Don't Let Me Go is a poignantly beautiful story about the powerful bond of a small community to step out of their comfort zone to protect one of their own, while each learning to overcome their individual flaws and issues that will ultimately change their…

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Dream Lover by Suzanne Jenkins (Character Interview, Contest Giveaway / Book Review)

In the third book of the Pam of Babylon series, Dream Lover, the saga of Jack Smith's widening trail of deceit continues when the reader is introduced to the many women and one man who Jack has had a sexual relationship with over the years.

Character Interview with main character Pam Smith

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Good looking, athletic Lieutenant Tommy Courten has a bad guy, good guy personality. Rough and ready to go at a moment’s notice, necessary attributes for the front lines of Vietnam, with a gentle, thoughtful interior that gives him the control and ability to reason, making it possible to live in an ordinary society. He marries but that doesn’t work. He works for IBM, but that company is too confining and controlling. He just doesn’t fit. Though Tommy doesn't really fit the Marines either, he…

Sierra by Taylor Dean (Book Review) Sierra is an unforgettable story of loss, hope, survival, love and second chances.

http://jerseygirlbookreviews.blogspot.com/2012/09/sierra-by-taylor-dean-book-review.html…

A Man Of Honor by Loree Lough (Author Guest Post / Book Review)

In her guest post, Loree talks about her respect and admiration for First Responders. Book Review: A Man Of Honor is the third book in the First Responders Series, and just when you think the series can't get any better, author Loree Lough pulls out all the stops! This is so much more than your ordinary romance story, it is about real life situations and the amazing lives and dedication of First Responders.…

Taking Charge by Mandy Baggot (Author Guest Post / Contest Giveaway / Book Review)

http://jerseygirlbookreviews.blogspot.com/2012/09/taking-charge-by-mandy-baggot-author.html…

Here is an extensive, interesting and humorous interview with author Doug Lucas. http://empyricaltales.blogspot.com/2012/09/blog-tour-doug-lucas.html