Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Q&A with Lyn C. Johanson, author of Forged in Fire




Now available is the paranormal romance Forged in Fire, book 2 in the Witch World Series by author Lyn C. Johanson.




 The author has taken a few minutes out of her busy schedule for a Q&A about her newest novel.



When did you become interested in storytelling?

When I was a teenager I remember creating all these magical worlds that I wanted to escape to. But only later, years later, did I begin writing it all down.

What was your first book/story published?

The first book I published is called Till Death and Beyond. It is also the first book in my Witch World Series.

What inspired you to write Forged in Fire?

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Holiday Gift Guide: The BFG Blu-ray



The BFG


Studios: Walt Disney, Amblin Entertainment, and Reliance Entertainment
Director: Steven Spielberg
Retail: $39.99

ASIN: B01G4N5Q0A
Running Time: 118 minutes
Rated: PG

Where To Purchase?



Bonus features includes:

BLU-RAY & DIGITAL HD:
  • Bringing “The BFG” to Life – Ruby Barnhill (Sophie) hosts a phizz-whizzing journey through the making of “The BFG.” This behind-the-scenes documentary details the film’s progression through interviews with Roald Dahl’s daughter Lucy Dahl, screenwriter Melissa Mathison, executive producers Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall and Kristie Macosko Krieger, and numerous members of the talented cast and crew.
  • The Big Friendly Giant and Me – Sophie wasn’t the first “bean” in Giant Country—many illustrations were created as if drawn by a little boy who was there long before Sophie. This charming, in-world short will bring the drawings to life with animation and narration, recounting the friendship and the dreams shared between the boy and the Big Friendly Giant.
  • Gobblefunk: The Wonderful Words of The BFG – A whoopsey-splunkers tutorial on the meaning of the gloriumptious gobblefunk in “The BFG.”
  • Giants 101 – Jemaine Clement (Fleshlumpeater) and Bill Hader (Bloodbottler) introduce us to the loathsome giants in “The BFG,” along with movement choreographer/motion capture performer Terry Notary, who collaborated with the actors and Director Steven Spielberg prior to filming to develop their movements and character traits.
  • Melissa Mathison: A Tribute – An homage to Melissa Mathison, the extraordinary, Oscar®-nominated screenwriter of “The BFG” and “E.T.,” whose talent and heart were as immense as the giants in “The BFG.”
DIGITAL/VOD:
  • John Williams: Scoring A Dream – A journey through the film’s concept art and memorable moments, interwoven with the sights and sounds of legendary composer John William’s scoring session.


DVD:
  • Gobblefunk: The Wonderful Words of The BFG and Melissa Mathison: A Tribute


Holiday Gift Guide: Pete's Dragon Blu-ray


Pete's Dragon


Studio: Walt Disney

Director: David Lowery

Starring: Bryce Dallas Howard, Robert Redford, Wes Bentley, and Karl Urban

Retail: $39.95

ASIN: B01I0RFN38

Running Time: 103 minutes

Rated: PG

Where To Purchase:






Bonus Features includes:

BLU-RAY & DIGITAL HD:
  • Notes to Self: A Director’s Diary – Director David Lowery narrates the personal diary he kept through the filming of “Pete’s Dragon” in this intimate and fascinating look at the movie’s making.
  • Making Magic – Discover fun facts about what went into designing this spectacular, lovable dragon.
  • “Disappearing” Moments – The director shares a montage of the film’s “lost” scenes.
  • Welcome to New Zealand – Experience the wonders of New Zealand and learn why it’s a magical place to visit … and to make a movie.
  • Audio Commentary – Gain an insider perspective from director David Lowery, co-writer Toby Halbrooks and actors Oakes Fegley and Oona Laurence.
  • Music Videos
    • “Nobody Knows” by The Lumineers
    • “Something Wild” by Lindsey Stirling featuring Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness
    • Bloopers
DVD:
  • Making Magic


Monday, November 28, 2016

Holiday Gift Guide: Two Rivers Coffee: Deluxe Single Serve Collection


Two Rivers Coffee: Deluxe Single Serve Collection

by Two Rivers Coffee

Website:


Where to Buy?





Product Description:

Contains an assortment of dark, medium, and light roast coffees, holiday flavored coffees, teas, cappuccinos, and ciders.


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Q&A with ClareMarie, author of Into The Shadows





Now available is the paranormal romance Into The Shadows, book one in A Shadows Trilogy by author ClareMarie.




Amazon Paperback   *  Amazon UK Paperback  *  Amazon Kindle   *   Amazon UK Kindle  *   iTunes   *   Nook   *   BN Paperback   *    Kobo   *    Smashwords


 


The author has taken a few minutes out of her busy schedule for a Q&A about her newest novel.


What was your first book/story published?

Into The Shadows.


What inspired you to write Into The Shadows?

I wanted to create an original story and in all the paranormal books I've read the paranormals like werewolves, vampires etc are always in hiding. So I decided to create a world where humans co-existed alongside paranormals and the plot built from there.


What character in Into The Shadows is the most/least like you, and in what ways?

Ava James. I'm like her in appearance on some qualities like long black hair, blue eyes, Ava's piercings and I'm stubborn like Ava too. I'm loyal, loving and caring like she is also.

What is your favorite part in Into The Shadows?

Q&A with Traci Douglass, author of Blood Bound





Now available in paperback and eBook formats from Tule Publishing is Blood Bound, book one in the all-new Blood Ravangers from USA Today Bestselling Author Traci Douglass.



The author has taken a few minutes out of her busy schedule for a Q&A about her newest novel.


When did you become interested in storytelling?

As an only child, it seems like I’ve been a storyteller my whole life. I used to make up stories to entertain myself as a kid, but I never really considered writing them down until November of 2011, when I had a dream that refused to leave me until I got it down on paper.

What was your first book/story published?

Seal of Destiny, 2013.

What inspired you to write Blood Bound?

Honestly, this story was very much a product of what I was seeing happening in the world around me and it was my way of dealing with it. I asked myself, what if there was an alternate universe, one where humans were low man on the totem pole species-wise, but still had these same issues to deal with. Was a happily ever possible under those circumstances, and what would it require the characters to do to get there.

What character in Blood Bound is the most/least like you, and in what ways?

Ha! That’s a great question. Hmm, I’d say Anna is probably most like me. She’s smart, skeptical, and wants to do the right thing. Least like me I would hope would be Basher. He was fun to write, but man, he’s not a nice guy at all.

What is your favorite part in Blood Bound?

Sunday, November 27, 2016

Holiday Gift Guide: Relax & Restore: Whole Food Magnesium


Relax & Restore
Whole Food Magnesium

by Garden of Life

Retail: $22.95 (6.7 oz); $39.95 (13.4 oz)

Where To Purchase:




Product Description:

Dr. Formulated Relax & Restore Whole Food Magnesium powder is a delicious, fizzy drink that will help clam and relax you, leading to a god night's sleep, while restoring your body's optimal magnesium levels.