Fall under the spell of Love Potion No. 11!
Throughout October meet the authors and books in this collection. Then join us on October 29th for a Mummy-Wrap-Up Party!
Pick up your copy at iBooks, Amazon, Smashwords and Nook or
Enter to *WIN* a free copy at FreshFiction.com
Learn seven random things about today’s
guest, Melinda VanLone!
Melinda VanLone writes fantasy and science fiction, freelances as a
graphic designer, and dabbles in photography. She currently lives in Rockville,
Maryland, with her husband and furbabies. When she's not playing with her
imaginary friends you can find her playing World of Warcraft, wandering
aimlessly through the streets taking photos, or hovered over coffee in
Starbucks.
Randomness!
1. If a book gets too tense I will
flip forward to the last few pages to find out how it ends before I continue
reading the story. No, this doesn’t in any way diminish the suspense for me; it
just means I can focus on the story without having a heart attack.
2. As a child, I loved horror movies
until I saw The Exorcist on TV. I left the room when her head started spinning
and haven’t touched a true horror film since.
3. I am addicted to Dove Dark
Chocolate. It’s the only candy I have a true craving for. I let the small
square from heaven melt on my tongue until it dissolves into nothing, usually
with my eyes closed. Pure bliss.
4. I once was the proud mommy to 24
cats. I was 16, and only one of them was allowed in the house. The rest were
barn cats. All of them had names, and all of them were coddled beyond what
might be expected for a barn cat.
5. My first car was a turquoise Datsun
B210. No, they don’t make those anymore. I don’t think they made them then,
either. Pretty sure mine was a holdover from the 60s. I have, however, seen
that exact shade of turquoise on the road recently. The color must be making a
comeback. Unfortunately.
6. I once had both ears
double-pierced. The pain it caused was so excruciating that I let the second
hole grow back in and swore off any other piercings. These days I’m so allergic
I hardly wear earrings at all, because they make my ear itch.
7. One of my most treasured
possessions is an autographed, leather-bound edition of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. I was giddy with excitement
the day I met Douglas Adams. I was in college, and he was promoting his
non-fiction book The Last Chance To See.
I’m sure he’d rather I have handed him a copy of the non-fiction book, but who
could pass up the opportunity to have him sign Hitchhiker? He’s yet another one
on my list of those Gone Too Soon.
Stronger Than Magic:
Water
can be deadly, in the right hands. In a world of magic, hidden away from
those who have no power, Tarian Xannon commands the natural forces of water,
air, and fire. As heir to the Dolphin Throne, her job is to learn what it takes
to lead—but she'd much rather forget the heavy weight of responsibility in the
waves of the ocean. When Tarian is brutally attacked, she faces the
shocking reality her talent, while strong, is no match for the demon-like
creature. This power play for the throne ignites the Succession Ritual, forcing
Tarian to make hard choices about the future of her unborn child, House Xannon,
and the very fabric of magical society. As her defenses wane, his attacks
grow bolder. All she knows and loves hangs in the balance. Tarian fights
not only to keep the throne she thought she hated, but to accept her true place
in the world. Will her power be enough? Or are some things stronger than magic?
**JoAnna's Review:
The second book in the Love Potion
No.11 collection made me question my writer-mind all the way to the end! I
thought I had it figured out about half way through and I was totally wrong. I
love books like that! Tarian is one tough chick and she has to be to face all
the drama and life threatening situations Melinda throws at her. I would not
want to be in her shoes dealing with the monster lizards and the many (cough,
cough) suitors of the Succession Ritual. Way to write a powerful chick,
Melinda! Great job!
Divine Judgment Blog Tour:
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Wednesday 10/8
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Check in Friday 10-10 for a new LPN11 book and more stops on the DJ
Tour!
Lovingly,
Jo
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