Humming the Carmen Sandiego theme as I type those words… Ya’ll know how I love that fashionable minx!
So, Friday, I was hanging out at Book Bloggers International talking about Scholastic Book Fair and Susanna Siegelbaum! Continue reading
Month: February 2015
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Hello darlings! Whether V-day is a big day or just another day to you- I want you to know that to me you ROCK. *Throwing glitter and sparkles in the air* Continue reading
Literary Friday ya’ll…….
Hello! Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day and today is Galentine’s Day (according to social media 🙂 What are your plans for either day?
In case you have not seen my grumbling on social media, I’m in the middle of a housing renovation. It was just going to be a fresh coat of paint- but it’s turned into so much more. (I’m thinking my obit will read: “She died in a pile of paint samples as she couldn’t make up her mind on what color really was THE color.”) Trying to coordinate, pick a few colors and keep up with work/blogging has had me crying in my glass of wine at least 1x this week.
But today’s Friday and I’m putting on my happy face. Let’s boogie! Continue reading
My Sunshine Away by M.O. Walsh
Photo Credit: Putnam Books
This book was sent to Traveling With T for review consideration.
My Sunshine Away
On a normal street in Baton Rouge, an area that nice families lived in and did normal things- cook outs, walking dogs, kids playing with each other.
But, walking around in that normal, every day setting is someone who wants to hurt. Who wants to inflict pain on someone.
One night, when Lindy- the pretty girl, the popular girl, the girl who was fearless and exciting finds out exactly how dark people can be.
{Giveaway} My Sunshine Away by M.O. Walsh
Photo Credit: Putnam Books
Hello folks! Have you heard of this book MY SUNSHINE AWAY by M.O. Walsh? With people like Tom Franklin and Kathryn Stockett writing blurbs for it, I hope you have!
Well, anyway, it hit the book stores/online yesterday and was the Amazon Debut Spotlight Selection for 2015- and people are talking about it. Sarah @ Sarah’s Book Shelves is calling it “fav book of 2015 so far”. BOLO Books tweeted to me yesterday “So good, right? I’m not sure how I will write a review.” And the praise just keeps piling on!
I’m reading it now. And I have around 120+ pages left. And I just want to be home to finish it! Continue reading
Crazy Love You by Lisa Unger
Photo Credit: Goodreads
This book was sent to Traveling With T for review consideration.
Crazy Love You
Ian, when he was growing up, did not have a good life. He was overweight, he used food for comfort. He didn’t fit in with his classmates. He was bullied.
One day, he meets Priss. She doesn’t go to his school- but she lives near his house. They meet and play and have fun. Priss becomes his protector. And Ian needs protecting. His life has not been easy- and Priss has been a friend to him- when no one else would. Continue reading
Giveaway & Excerpt from The Secrets of Midwives by Sally Hepworth
Photo Credit: St. Martins
Today, I have some great news for you lucky readers of Traveling With T.
A GIVEAWAY! Yes, a giveaway. And we all know how I feel about a giveaway. But this is even more special: This is Traveling With T’s first INTERNATIONAL giveaway. Thanks to the fab Katie @ St. Martin’s- I have 2 copies to give to 2 lucky folks!
I am STOKED! Seriously! Jazz hands are a-flailing over here!
Ok, before I get too carried away- there is more! The Chapter 1 excerpt! Just in case you weren’t sure about reading The Secrets of Midwives- this excerpt (especially the last line) will make your mind up!
So, quick, fast and in a hurry- go read the excerpt and enter the giveaway! Continue reading
The Secrets of Midwives by Sally Hepworth
Photo Credit: St. Martin’s Press
This book was sent to Traveling With T for review consideration.
The Secrets of Midwives
Neva, a young midwife who works at a birthing center. Neva gets to experience the magic of bringing a baby into the world- but also being close enough to doctors- on the off chance there is a problem. For Neva, this is the way she chooses to be a midwife.
However, Neva comes from 2 previous generations of midwives. Floss, her grandmother, became a midwife in England, then moved to the United States- with a baby. Grace is more hippie like- with her crunchy, Earthy ways. Neva learned from the 2 previous generations. Continue reading
{Guest Post} Cathryn Grant talks about The Human Psyche
Today I have Cathryn Grant visiting Traveling With T to chat about writing, psychological suspense and why we read fiction.
Read on for Cathryn’s guest post- and to see Cathryn’s witty Star Trek reference! Continue reading
Harlequin Books Wants To Know: “What’s Your Perfect Valentine’s Date?”
Photo Credit: Provided by Harlequin
Harlequin Books wants to give you suggestions for the perfect Valentine’s Day books! All you need to decide is your perfect Valentine’s Date! Continue reading
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