![]() ![]() |a Once upon a cruise / |c Anna Staniszewski. ![]() Is this fairy tale cruise under a wicked curse? Or can Ainsley stand up for herself and make the cruise end happily ever after? ![]() There's also a guy who's super cute, even in a dorky dwarf costume-if only Ainsley could get Prince Handsome to stop babbling about himself long enough for her to say more than 'hi' to the cute dwarf!īut once the cruise starts, things start to go wrong: the laundry turns pink, the kitchen runs out of food, the guy playing the Pig King is always in Ainsley's hair, and her mom expects her to be in a hundred places all at once. Things aren't all bad-it's good to see her mom acting confident again after the divorce, and she's learning a lot about obscure German fairy tales and how to fold towels into entertaining shapes for little kids (um, yay?). ![]() A funny, fractured fairy tale (sort of) from the author of the beloved Dirt Diaries series!Īinsley never wanted to spend her summer on a fairy tale cruise-especially since, instead of lounging by the pool, she's running around the ship doing favor after favor for her cruise director mom. ![]()
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![]() ![]() He enjoys learning about the lives of queer people from different cul Julius Eks is a queer British author of gay fiction.Įks started out life as a professional musician, traveling the world for many years (under a different name) as a concert pianist and composer. He likes to write about the under-represented members of the LBGTQ+ community and finds great fulfillment in learning from their experiences through his writing and research. ![]() During his career, traveling the globe and meeting many fascinating queer people from different backgrounds, Eks realised that these stories need to be told. Still active as a musician, Eks divides his time between homes in the UK and rural France, where he spends his time writing and hiking in the mountains. Eks started out life as a professional musician, traveling the world for many years (under a different name) as a concert pianist and composer. ![]() Julius Eks is a queer British author of gay fiction. ![]() ![]() There will be excerpts available for your post, and every participant will be able to post the blitz-wide giveaway if you wish – giveaway prize(s) courtesy of author. ![]() The blitz will run from September 13th to September 17th, 2021, you can post on any day during this window. I’m organizing a book blitz for In the Absence of Light by Adrienne Wilder, an Adult MM Romance novel. And once Grant opens his eyes, he loses his heart to the beautiful enigma of a man who changes the course of his life. Then Morgan shows Grant how light lets you see but it also leaves you blind. Like the rest of the world he can’t see past Morgan’s odd behaviors ![]() ![]() While the attraction is mutual, Grant pushes Morgan away. And when Grant Kessler moves into town Morgan isn’t a bit shy in letting the man know how much he wants him. Yet he’s beaten every obstacle life has thrown his way. Severely autistic, Morgan cannot look people in the eye, tell left from right, and has uncontrolled tics. But his real plan is to wait a few years and let the FBI lose interest, then move on to the distant coastal life he’s always dreamed of. ![]() When business turns in a direction Grant isn’t willing to follow he decides to retire and by all appearances he settles down in a nowhere town called Durstrand. Genres: Adult, Contemporary, LGBTQ+, Romanceįor years Grant Kessler has smuggled goods from one end of the world to the next. Blitz Sign-Up: In the Absence of Light by Adrienne Wilder ![]() ![]() ![]() Vuong’s first novel, “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous,” is set to come out June 4.Īda Limón’s grasp of place, her quiet revelations, and her flowing, narrative style make her work relatable. ![]() Try his poem “Someday I’ll Love Ocean Vuong” or his essay “A Letter to My Mother That She Will Never Read” in the New Yorker. Vuong’s collection “Night Sky with Exit Wounds” is a great place to start for anyone who wants to start reading poetry. Through striking images and beautiful language, Vietnamese-American poet Ocean Vuong explores his family history, the effects of war and trauma, and the complicated dynamics of love. Here are five living poets worthy of your attention. However, there’s a whole generation of writers out there creating work, right now. ![]() From looking at course syllabi alone, one might believe that poetry can only be written by people who have been dead for 50 years. ![]() ![]() Watley has preached at the Potter’s House in Dallas, Texas, as well as Bishop T.D. He was a lecturer for the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church’s Pastor’s Conference held at Philips School of Theology. Watley preached to over 20,000 people at their annual International Holy Convocation. He has the distinction of being the Conference Preacher for the Hampton University Minister’s Conference for two consecutive years as well as a Conference Lecturer.Īt the invitation of the Church of God in Christ, Inc., Dr. ![]() Watley’s homiletical ability is both nationally and internationally recognized. ![]() is the Senior Pastor of the historic Saint Philip African Methodist Episcopal Church in Atlanta, GA. ![]() ![]() ![]() No spoilers here, but it’s another thorny story, with lots of POVs, strange magic and women carving out their own power - sometimes literally. I’ve been working hard on the sequel of The Jasmine Throne. I can now reveal the title of The Jasmine Throne 2 !Īaaand I can also now reveal the title and blurb of my YA Wuthering Heights remix (drum roll please…) Some sequel woes and thoughts on social media I’ve been blessed with some gorgeous fanart The Jasmine Throne has gone into its second printing (!!!) The Jasmine Thron e was the Illumicrate book for May ![]() ![]() If you’ve emailed me about it, I’m working my way slowly through my messages and I’ll get back to you soon - just know I’ve seen your messages and loved them so much!īetwen The Jasmine Throne ’s release, a few life updates, and working on The Jasmine Throne ’s sequel and my YA remix of Wuthering Heights, this is going to be a big old update. It’s the work I’m most proud of, and I’ve been overwhelmed by the generous response it has had from readers. It’s been over a month since The Jasmine Throne came out! I’m so thrilled by the reaction the book has received. ![]() ![]() ![]() Armentrout also wrote a spinoff series, Flesh and Fire, which will see the third book release in December. The series currently consist of four books, with the fifth installment, A Soul of Ash and Blood coming in July. Our heroine, Poppy, and the characters that surround her in this rich world are the elements that expand and perpetuate properties into franchise entertainment.” Ryan and Hecksįrom Blood and Ash tells the story of Poppy, a young woman who is chosen at birth as The Maiden of her kingdom who will Ascend and bring in a new era of peace and prosperity. ![]() “We are thrilled to work with Anne and Amazon Studios, who have the vision and creative capacity to bring every corner of this phenomenal world Jennifer has created to life. She’s set to executive produce the series along with Armentrout and Luke Ryan and Sascha Hecks of Chaotic Good Studios. Along with writing, Saunders will also serve as the showrunner on From Blood and Ash. Armentrout‘s From Blood and Ash series with producer Anne Cofell Saunders ( The Boys) on board to adapt the books. The outlet revealed on Thursday that the streaming service is officially developing a series adaptation of author Jennifer L. The news comes courtesy of The Hollywood Reporter. The From Blood and Ash series focuses on a young maiden, Poppy who has grown up within the confining walls of a castle. ![]() Amazon is developing a series based on the best-selling From Blood and Ash series. ![]() ![]() ![]() Additionally, Ugland has penned a single novel in 2017 called Commander in Thief. Some of his most popular works include the Hunter Smith series, Roseland series, Good Guys series, Pine Puff Chronicles, Dark Bureau Cases series, Bad Guys series, etc. He has written several mind-blowing novels and series in his career. ![]() The Sunmane Pass (By:Garrett Robinson,Karen Conlin)Įric Ugland is a renowned American writer of fantasy, gameLit, and fiction stories. The Legend of Cabrus (By:Garrett Robinson,Antoine Bandele) The Tides of War (By:Garrett Robinson,Karen Conlin,Liandra Sy) The Hammer of the King (By:Garrett Robinson,Karen Conlin) The Beast Within (By:Garrett Robinson,Karen Conlin)Ĭhasing Moonslight (By:Garrett Robinson,Karen Conlin,Riley S.Keene)īlood on the Snow (By:Garrett Robinson,Karen Conlin,Rhea Newton) The Man and the Satyr (By:Garrett Robinson,Karen Conlin,E.L. ![]() The Night of Two Kings (By:Garrett Robinson,Karen Conlin,Rhea Newton)Ī Night on the Seat (With: Garrett Robinson,Karen Conlin) Tavern Crossings (By:Garrett Robinson,Karen Conlin) ![]() ![]() ![]() Lower income tenants occupied the ground floors, the middle class lived above them, the rich inhabited plush skylight condos. Here the gated estate of the future was reimagined as a 40-floor monolith fitted with swimming pools, supermarkets, banks, schools, high speed lifts and rooftop gardens. Then, only a year later, Ballard completed the trilogy with High Rise. Concrete Island (1974), a sequel of sorts, was Robinson Crusoe relocated to London’s Westway. ![]() 1969s’s Atrocity Exhibition, a series of “condensed” novels, (including the infamous Why I Want to Fuck Ronald Reagan and The Assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy Considered as a Downhill Motor Race), read like quasi-psychotic police reports or autopsies, owing far more to William S than Edgar Rice Burroughs.īallard’s work reached a new level of transgression with Crash (1973), a carnival of auto-erotic celebrity car-wrecks and snuff voyeurism rendered in almost baroque prose. Earlier novels such as The Drowned World, The Drought and The Crystal World dramatised ecological doomsday scenarios – 40 years before the decay of Detroit, Ballard had perfected ruin porn – but following the sudden death of his wife Mary in 1964, his work became tougher and more experimental. ![]() JG Ballard’s High Rise, published in 1975, was the culmination of a triptych of near-future shockers. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Imhotep created a new tradition when he created a tomb for Djoser, which was a stepped pyramid. Initially, rulers and nobility were buried in mastaba tombs (Kleiner 32). Substantial attention is also paid to the afterlife and rulers’ tombs as this was an important part of the culture of Ancient Egypt. The Palette of King Narmer is described in detail as it displays the events that led to the unification. The unification of Upper and Lower Egypt is regarded as the start of the history of Ancient Egypt (Kleiner 30). There are quite numerous artifacts (pottery, paintings, and tombs) that date back to prehistoric times. Ancient Egypt was a country with considerable resources due to its favorable climate and geographic location. The part of the first chapter of “ Gardner’s Art Through the Ages” dwells upon the history of Ancient Egypt from the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt to the period of the New Kingdom. ![]() |