Interview: Jeff Turner, Author of Notes to Stephanie

Today please help me welcome to Martha's Bookshelf interview spot:
Jeff Turner author of  Notes To Stephanie: Middle Aged Love Letters And Life Stories

Q1.  Notes to Stephanie is obviously compiled from very personal writings and feelings. What made you decide to publish the love letters and notes?

Jeff:  One day I realized I had enough of the Notes to write a book.  People had always said I could write fairly well, so I decided to make the compilation of Notes into the book you now see.

M: I do agree that your writing style is nicely fluid.

Q2.  What do you hope your readers get out of your books?
Jeff:  The Notes simply paint a real picture of life.  It is not a fantasy nor are the events exaggerated or changed from what really happened.  I think overall thing to take away from the book is that most people have a "real life"; it is filled with ups and downs, happiness, joy, and sometimes sadness and disappointment too.  But also there is the wonder of simply looking around one's self and seeing the totality of existence in our big, wide universe that we are but one small part of.
M: Yes. Your Notes definitely have a sense of wonder and a picture of all aspects of life.

Q3.  What was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating or promoting your book?    Writing is the easy part of being an author.

Jeff:  Marketing is the hard part when you are doing it yourself.  Both aspects take discipline and hard work of course but selling yourself and your work is something that one must learn to do.  Certainly I am learning as I go.

M:  I think that is something new authors don't realize at first. Writing the book is one thing, but they have to be prepared to market it too.

Q4.  Did you have any qualms about publishing and sharing these personal notes?

Jeff:  Not really, since they are all true.  Some male friends who read it were not totally surprised since they knew I have a thoughtful side that goes with the cowboy boot part of me.

M:  There is definitely a thoughtful side and I found it interesting to share such a personal (in emotions if not details) view of your life.

Q5. Would you say that your photography gallery reflects the same contemplative tone of your letter?

Jeff:  Yes indeed, the photos do try to capture the idea there is something bigger than we are as individually and that time flows on around us always.

M:  I sensed that in the open and expansive nature of some of the photos. 

Q6.  If you could trade places with anyone, real or imagined, in any time, who would it be and why?

Jeff:  Being a history buff, I think I would like to be one of our great generals or admirals in World War II.  Being part of some huge event in history is something few people get to directly be part of. So being in the shoes of Nimitz, Patton, or Bradley would be that for me.

M:  Now that seems an ambitious answer but suitable for you.

Because your works are compilations of notes and letters and not really fiction, I am going to ask several questions that will let the readers know a little more about you as a person.

The first book I ever read was ...

Not sure, I always liked to read.  I do remember one time in the local public library I headed to the grown up book section.  The librarian told me my mom that the kid’s books were the other way.  My mom said he doesn’t read kid’s books”.  One example of this was reading Herman Kahn’s “On Thermonuclear War” when I was in sixth grade or so.

My passion is ...

I would have to say outside of my family it would be history.  This sort of shows up in my writing when I sometimes talk about generations in families and stages of life. Such things are our own  history you see.

My parents always told me ...

They always said do the right thing and tell the truth.

Why I write ...

That is a good question.  I do not write with some lofty idea to change the world by my words.  I simply want to tell stories that other people might identify with.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Oh I read some fiction, mostly techno thrillers but also history of course.  I tend to like World War II history books, but not always.  As far as music goes I now listen to Christian Alternative Rock, even though I would not call myself particularly religious.

My best moment ...

Perhaps my best moment was caring for my son who was born three months early.  That took strength and patience and made me realize that life was not always easy.  But yet if one endures it can many times have a happy ending.  My son, now 25, is an example of that.

My inspiration ...

I guess when I look outside and see the wide space above me, the clouds streaming from west to east, I feel alive and part of something,  maybe just life itself, and know that I am alive. That shows up in my words here and there.

Q.  Finally, just for fun…if you could write the “fortune” in a fortune cookie what would it be?

You will win the Lottery and be able to work full time doing what you dream of most passionately.

That is a good fortune - I think many of us would like that. 

Thank you Jeff, for sharing with us today, by interview, and for sharing a bit of your heart with readers through your Notes. Best Wishes for your additional releases.

Learn more about Jeff and his books at his website: ILYPANTS.NET (go learn what that stands for!) and at  his blog..
Check out my Review and the Giveaway for 3 copies of Notes To Stephanie: Middle Aged Love Letters And Life Stories

Book Review + Giveaway (Open Worldwide): Notes to Stephanie... by Jeff Turner

This little gem has love and life Notes worth marking so you can return to them and contemplate another day.

Notes To Stephanie: Middle Aged Love Letters And Life Stories  by Jeff Turner

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Jeffery W Turner (October 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0615323529
• ISBN-13: 978-0615323527

     Genre: Non-fiction, Contemplative
     My Rating: 4.5 of 5.0

Product Description
Young adults are not the only ones that fall in love and get married. People in their middle age do that too. This book is the story of one such couple as told by the "notes" written by the husband to his wife. These notes are not just love notes but also tell the tale of how life tests people and how its events sometimes feel overwhelming. They also show how couples do get through difficult times and proceed on through their lives, not knowing to what destination many times. If you sometimes wonder if you are the only one over 40 with a difficult adult child, a conflict at work, or something else trying your patience, you are not alone. You will also know that life is also good, and sometimes filled with hope and love. Even for a brief time. These tales of life's events and stories that we all share are contained in these pages, these "notes to Stephanie".

Review: This book reminds me a bit of the days when I would gaze at the sky and wonder about life.  It is an unusual work - not a novel but a journal of sorts. It is a chronological compilation of love and life notes from the middle-aged author to his sweetheart, then wife, over a period of two and a half years.

The beginning notes are filled with the upbeat enthusiasm of newly infatuated love.  Throughout the collection there are encouraging observations on life and family, observing both the ups and downs.  There is star gazing and rainbow dreaming. Like life, it isn’t all hearts and flowers as there are times of stress and “fussing” as the author calls the friction going on at times in the family relationships.

Although the details are not discussed, the letters make it clear that the (mostly) grown children were not thrilled by the marriage between their parents.  This of course creates a source of stress and sadness. Also job stresses, holiday stresses  and resulting tensions are commented on.

I want to share some titles and summaries to give you a small idea of the depth of the notes and the empathy and pathos they can evoke.

In April 2007 a note is entitled “Beads.”  The author compares life to a string of beads sort of like “life is like a box of chocolates.” He points out that beads are all different sizes and quality;  some are flawed and some beautiful. Each of us has our own unique strand of beads that we choose to wear as our life experiences.

In March 2007 there is an entry entitled “Our Dance Step.” The title itself brings a picture to mind. The author discusses the couple learning to dance the two-step for an event. Then he likens that to how they are learning their “own dance step” in their new marriage together.

The January 19, 2009 note is entitled “The Other Side of the Sky.” The author comments on the sadness of his daughter when they visit her at college.  As they drive away he observes the cloud layer and notes that our lives are like the cloud cover and “the past is always on the other side of life’s sky, not ever to be the same again.”

Some of the later notes have a bit more cynicism and almost depressed tone to them. It seems apparent that the author is struggling with difficult times.  The book comes to a rather sudden end and I was sorry to close it.

I liked reading a few days at a time, soaking up the exuberance and joy or the questioning and observations of life’s cycles and struggles. If you enjoy contemplating life, even as seen through the eyes of another family, I think you would enjoy this unique and lovely book.

Thank you to Jeff for this fine book to read and review.
Jeff has also provided THREE copies of  Notes To Stephanie: Middle Aged Love Letters And Life Stories for me to Giveaway.

TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY:
Please leave your e-mail with at least one comment!
YOU MUST DO #1 or #2 TO ENTER Please.
1. Visit the author's website and tell me something you learned there. One Entry.

2.  Check out Jeff's interesting photo gallery and tell me if there is a particular photo that you like.  Three Entries.

3. For an extra entry, become a follower or tell me if you are already a follower.

4. For two extra entries, blog, facebook, tweet (any of those networks!) about this giveaway and tell me where you did.

5.  For five extra entries comment on the interview post or ask a question at that post.

(Twelve total entries possible.)
It isn't necessary to use separate entries unless you want them in different chronological order.

* I decided I wanted to share this opportunity with my overseas followers/visitors so this giveaway is open WORLDWIDE.  I will mail ONE book to an international winner and the other TWO will go to US or Canadian winners..
* No P.O. Boxes Please - for shipping reasons.
* This contest will close 10:00 PM (Central) on November 12, 2010. The winners will be randomly selected from all entries.  THREE WINNERS!

It's Monday! What are you Reading November 1, 2010?

This meme starts at One Person's Journey Through A World of Books!

What Are You Reading, is where we gather to share what we have read this past week and what we plan to read this week. It is a great way to network with other bloggers, see some wonderful blogs, and put new titles on your reading list.

I finished four good books this week and posted three Reviews with Giveaways.

As noted before,  for this feature I will only be giving a rating and a short summary comment on books I read from my TBRs or as fillers - which aren't many :).

I only got to visit a couple of  "It's Monday" posts last week and I visited a handful from the Enquiring meme (linked below).
I wish I had more time to visit. ***Sigh***

These were last week's posts plus Winner posts not listed.

• It's Monday What are You Reading? October 25, 2010 

•  Blog Tour Announcement for Edge of Sight by Roxanne St. Claire

•  Interview with Author Jeff Turner

•  Review and Giveaway (One Worldwide; Three total) of Notes To Stephanie: Middle Aged Love Letters And Life Stories by Jeff Turner

•  Review  and  ARC Giveaway of Take a Chance on Me by Jill Mansell

•  Martha's Bookshelf***Friday Pick Giveaway October 29, 2010

•  Audio Book Review and Giveaway of Katie Up and Down the Hall: The True Story of How One Dog Turned Five Neighbors into a Family by Glenn Plaskin
  

• Sunday Words of Encouragement October 31, 2010

• Enquiring Minds want to know Meme - Week 9

Finished Reading:

PB:  Take a Chance on Me by Jill Mansell.  

Fun book; 4.25 Rating. 

See the review and 

ARC giveaway link above.

PB:   Edge of Sight (The Guardian Angelinos) by Roxanne St. Claire. Intense romantic suspense. Check back Wednesday for my  Review, Hachette Giveaway and Author Guest Post.

The killer she can't escape . . .
The heartbreak she can't forget . . .
The one man who can stop them both.

When Samantha Fairchild witnesses a murder in the wine cellar of the restaurant where she works, the Harvard-bound law student becomes the next target of a professional assassin. Desperate for protection the authorities won't provide, Sam seeks help from Vivi Angelino, an investigative reporter who recruits her brother, Zach, to protect Samantha. A Special Forces vet with the scars to prove he's equally fearless and flawed, Zach takes the job, despite the fact that he and Sam once shared a lusty interlude that ended when he left for war and disappeared from her life. Now, as they crack a conspiracy that leads to Boston's darkest corners, Sam and Zach must face their fears, desires, and doubts, before a hired killer gets a second shot...

Kindle:  A Halloween Collection Anthology: Sweet from Victory Press. This is one of the books donated by Victory Press for  my Halloween Giveaway. I did enjoy reading these sweet stories and I would be interested in reading longer works by all of the authors.

1 Go On Without Me by Markee Anderson - Paranormal (Ghosts); I liked this really sweet, quick romance.  4.0
2 Honor Cafe by Charlotte Raby Adrianne- Paranormal (Invisible man); I liked the story although the ending seemed abrupt; probably because of novella length. 4.0
3 The Halloween Witness by Rita Hestead - Historical mystery; I liked the direct writing but the story seemed to resolve a bit simplisticly so I’d like to read a longer piece by this author. 4.25
4.  The Memory Charmer and the Boy Next Door by Christine E. Schulze - pure fantasy; Christine definitely weaves an interesting fantasy tale. 4.0
5. I Love Pie! by Kate Kindle; Mad-Doctor theme; I liked the writing and the characters except I didn’t like the complete disregard for the marriage nor the mob attack even if it the Doctor was an evil human being. 4.0

Audio: Katie Up and Down the Hall: The True Story of How One Dog Turned Five Neighbors into a Family by Glenn Plaskin.  An enjoyable "people" and pet read. Rating 4.25. See link for review and Hachette giveaway above.


Line Edits: Had some last minute adjustments on the new fantasy so it will go up this week.

Currently reading:

PB:   Elizabeth, Captive Princess: Two Sisters, One Throne by Margaret Irwin. I have just started this and like the imagery but am finding I have to concentrate on the twisting dialogue. Provided by Sourcebook for review.

Product Description
From an acclaimed master of historical fiction, a captivating series that is "vivid and psychologically brilliant."
-Times Literary Supplement, UK
In July 1553, sibling rivalry looms perilous, even life-threatening, between the daughters of King Henry VIII. Their brother King Edward is dead, his successor Lady Jane Grey has been beheaded, and Queen Mary Tudor has just won possession of the throne. But her younger half sister-the beautiful and vivacious Princess Elizabeth-holds the hearts of the people. Despite Mary's health fading fast and her power beginning to crumble, she won't give up the throne, determined to rule to the absolute end as her father did before her. In these treacherous times, when all about her there is secrecy and deception, Elizabeth must rely on her faith and courage if she is to survive her ordeal and rise to fulfill her destiny. With grace and elegance, Margaret Irwin continues the story begun in Young Bess, giving readers an intimate peek into the world of that most enigmatic of Britain's monarchs.

PB (Kinlde):  Almost Heaven by Chris Fabry. This book was provided by Glass Road PR for a Blog Tour post on November 9.  Since we are on the road I ended up getting it for the Kindle so I didn't have to bring the book with me. I have only just started this but doesn't it sound really interesting??

Product Description
Billy Allman is a hillbilly genius. People in Dogwood, West Virginia, say he was born with a second helping of brains and a gift for playing the mandolin but was cut short on social skills. Though he’d gladly give you the shirt off his back, they were right. Billy longs to use his life as an ode to God, a lyrical, beautiful bluegrass song played with a finely tuned heart. So with spare parts from a lifetime of collecting, he builds a radio station in his own home. People in town laugh. But Billy carries a brutal secret that keeps him from significance and purpose. Things always seem to go wrong for him.
However small his life seems, from a different perspective Billy’s song reaches far beyond the hills and hollers he calls home. Malachi is an angel sent to observe Billy. Though it is not his dream assignment, Malachi follows the man and begins to see the bigger picture of how each painful step Billy takes is a note added to a beautiful symphony that will forever change the lives of those who hear it.

AUDIO:  Don't Blink by James Patterson and Howard Roughan. YEAH!  I got my DH to listen to this in the car today so we are already half way done!

Product Description
New York's Lombardo's Steak House is famous for three reasons--the menu, the clientele, and now, the gruesome murder of an infamous mob lawyer. Effortlessly, the assassin slips through the police's fingers, and his absence sparks a blaze of accusations about who ordered the hit.

Seated at a nearby table, reporter Nick Daniels is conducting a once-in-a-lifetime interview with a legendary baseball bad-boy. Shocked and shaken, he doesn't realize that he's accidentally captured a key piece of evidence. Ensnared in the city's most sensational crime in years, Nick investigates for a story of his own. Back off--or die--is the clear message as he closes in on the facts. Heedless, and perhaps in love, Nick endures humiliation, threats, violence, and worse in a thriller that overturns every expectation and finishes with the kind of flourish only James Patterson knows.

Audible:  New Tricks by David Rosenfelt. I got the paperback to review from Hachette especially because I LOVE this series. But I have listened to all the previous Andy Carpenter series on Audible and as I started reading I could just hear the narration by Grover Gardner.  I missed it so I decided to download the Audible and enjoy the listen - which I am!

Product Description
Andy Carpenter gains possession of an adorable Bernese puppy whose owner was brutally murdered. Few can rival Andy's affection for dogs, and he will do whatever it takes to insure that this little pup doesn't fall into the wrong hands. However, his playful new friend is valued by several people, many of whom are willing to resort to violence to get what they want.It will take more than Andy's usual courtroom theatrics to save this dog, including a little help from his beloved Golden Retriever, Tara. Andy soon discovers that anyone around him is in danger, including his longtime girlfriend, Laurie, and he will have to muster all of his wits to save those he holds most dear.

Line Edits:  Still doing some minor changes on formatting wo more books for release. It takes a bit to get them just right and go back and forth with the authors for approval.

Upcoming books:  

PB: Montana Glory by R.C. Ryan - Hachette Blog Tour Review, Giveaway and Author Q&A coming up November 10, 2010.

PB:  Stronger than Sin (Sin 2) by Caridad Pineiro - Hachette Blog Tour Review and Giveaway due November 11, 2010.

PB: The Forever Queen: Sometimes, a desperate kingdom is in need of one great woman by Helen Hollick. I only just started the print book but left it at home. The review is not due until November 18 but the book is 621 pages. I will switch to the Kindle version later this week.

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? August 6, 2012

This meme starts at Book Journey!

What Are You Reading, is where we gather to share what we have read this past week and what we plan to read this week. It is a great way to network with other bloggers, see some wonderful blogs, and put new titles on your reading list.

I read six good books this week.  I posted five book reviews. Hmm no giveaways this week. As usual I posted the regular Friday Pick Giveaway, Saturday Sharing Beyond Books Comment Giveaway and Sunday Words. 

I was tired and crashed Sunday night. I visited a dozen or so blogs Monday but no visits later. Thanks as always to the nice people who visited me.

These were last week's posts plus Winner post not listed.

• It's Monday What are You Reading? July 30, 2012.

• Monday Mailbox July 30, 2012.

• Book Review: Glass Angels by Karen Wiesner; Inspirational Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25.

• Book Review: A Lady Can Never Be Too Curious by Mary Wine; Steampunk, Paranormal Romance; my rating 3.75.

• Guest Post - by Mary Wine.

• Book Review: The Perses Effect: Book 1 by R. E. Robinson, Jr.; Sci Fi, Post Apocalyptic; my rating 4.25.

• Interview with R. E. Robinson Jr. 

• Martha's Bookshelf***Friday Pick Giveaway August 3, 2012.  Open Worldwide.  Ends 8/9.

• Book Review: Moonglow by Kristin Callihan; Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.5.

• Sharing Beyond Books #60 Comment Giveaway.  Open Worldwide. Ends 8/10.

• Sunday Words of Encouragement August 5, 2012.

• Book Review: Tidewater Inn (The Hope Beach Series) by Colleen Coble; Christian Mystery Romance; my rating 4.5.

Finished Reading:

1. eBook/Kindle
 

The Perses Effect: Book 1: Root Causation

by R.E.Robinson Jr.

Good story.
Review and Author Interview linked above.

2. Print

 

Hell on Wheels (Black Knights Inc.) 

by Julie Ann Walker 

I did enjoy this suspense ride! 4.5.
I'll post a review this week.

Reviewing for Sourcebooks.  
 

3. Audible

The Watchman of Ephraim: Cris De Niro, Book 1

• UNABRIDGED
• by Gerard de Marigny
• Narrated by Elijah Alexander
•   Series: Cris De Niro, Book 1

This is a solid thriller. 4.0.
I'll post a review this week.

Reviewing for JarRyJorNo Publishing through Audiobook Jukebox.

4. eBook/Kindle
 

Netherworld (The Samsara Chronicles Book 9)

by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley

I enjoyed the back history in this episode. 4.25.
Review to post 8/6 as part of

Pump Up Your Book tour - with Kindle Giveaway link

5.  eBook/Kindle

 

One Breath Away 
by Heather Gudenkauf

This is interesting suspense 

though not quite what I expected. 4.25.

I will post the review this week.

 

 6.  Audio MP3
 

The Eleventh Plague

by Jeff Hirsch (Author), Dan Bittner (Narrator)

This is an  entertaining post-apocalyptic tale. 

I will post a review soon.

I received this as a free download as part of Audiofile Sync 2012 YA Summer Program.

In the aftermath of a war, America's landscape has been ravaged and two-thirds of the population left dead from influenza. Fifteen-year-old Stephen Quinn and his family were among the few that survived. But when Stephen's grandfather dies and his father falls into a coma, Stephen finds his way to Settler's Landing, a community that seems too good to be true. There he meets strong, defiant, mischievous Jenny. When they play a prank on the town bully's family that goes horribly wrong, they find themselves in the midst of a battle that will change Settler's Landing forever.

Line Edits/Releases: .Two books will be released this week!

Currently reading:

1. Print/eBook Kindle
 

Nipped in the Bud

by Susan Sleeman

This is for Ladies' Book Club meeting 8/11

(with print giveaway).

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2010

Prepare to attend the Pickle Fest in Serendipity, Oregon, along with Paige Turner and Adam Hayes. But first you must help them unravel the mystery of how the city manager wound up dead in a mound of mulch in the city park that Paige was hired to landscape. Can Adam’s knowledge of the law keep her out of jail and win her love?

 2.  eBook/Kindle
 

Bloodline (The Samsara Chronicles Book 10)

by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley 

The conspiracy heats up. This is for review posting on August 10 
for Pump Up Your Book - with Kindle Giveaway link

Book Description
Publication Date: May 25, 2012
Intrigue and betrayal plague both Nirvana and Klatria, prompting Aislinn to call a tribunal of all Nirvanan nations to address the crisis.

While Vark, Soulmaster and corrupt ruler of Klatria, plots with the Nirvanan traitor to acquire the skull and kill the royals, insurrection grows from within the ranks of his own people. His intention to use Aislinn’s parents as pawns to lure Aislinn to Klatria conceals his true intentions to destroy them all.

3.eBook/Kindle
 

The Scent of Rain

by Kristin Billerbeck

I am looking forward to this;

Reviewing this for Thomas Nelson.

Book Description

Publication Date: August 7, 2012

When deprived of her most prized sense, Daphne discovers a life she never expected, right under her nose. 

Daphne Sweeten has left Paris - and a career she loves - in order to marry a man she loves even more. But when he stands her up on their wedding day, Daphne's left reeling. Trained as a professional "nose" or perfume creator, Daphne soon realizes that her sense of smell has somehow disappeared too.

In the days following she moves to Dayton, Ohio, to take on a job creating fragrances for household products. Without her sense of smell, she must rely on her chemistry skills, and hope her handsome new boss, Jesse Lightner, doesn't notice before she can figure out how to get it back.

Despite her desire to return to Paris, she can't deny the way Jesse makes her feel. But when Daphne approaches former contacts, she learns her missing ex-fiance has somehow snagged her old job. 

As Daphne and Jesse work on a signature scent for their new line, she feels God at work in her life as never before. And the promise of what is possible is as fresh as the scent of rain.

4. eBook/Kindle
 

Wild Irish Rose 

by Deborah L. Weikel

This sounds like a nice historical to enjoy.

Reviewing for Walnut Press.
Book Description
Publication Date: June 3, 2010
It is May 1865. When Rosaleen O'Shay and her mother lose their factory jobs, and then her father and brother are injured ina coal-mine cave-in, the family is in serious trouble. Rosaleen worries they will never save enough money to fulfill their dream - to leave Pittsburgh and buy a farm in California. Hoping to give her a better life, Rosaleen's father secretly arranges to marry her off to Blaise Cameron, a young man on his way to his parent's ranch near Stockton, California. In a twist of fate, Blaise turns out to be the soldier from the street - the one Rosaleen considers a blackard. To make matters worse, Blaise has a plan - and dubious motive for taking a wife - so Rosaleen will have to drive a hard bargain of her own. Will Blaise tame the fiery redhead and make her truly his? Or will he annul the marriage as promised when he has achieved his objectives? And will Rosaleen realize that unusual beginnings can lead to happily ever after?

I expect I will add at least one audio book but I haven't selected it yet.

I am again listening to The Listener's Bible NIV read by Max McLean. 

[Reading and listening on my new MP3.]

Instead of studying with the Tyndall One Year Bible this year I am studying with Through the Bible in One Year by Alan B. Stringfellow. It is a Study that I used for teaching back in around 1989 so I will enjoy it again.  This week the reading is Acts 13-28 .

Line Edits: Still hoping to train one of my assistants to upload conversions to Kindle and Smashwords.

I am starting August with 14 books to read and review. I'm starting well with 6 books read. Looks like I'll be posting 5 reviews a week again in August to keep up with the reading. :-)

Scheduled for August:
8/10  Bloodline (The Samsara Chronicles Book 10) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley - Review for Pump Up Your Book - with Kindle Giveaway link
8/11  Nipped in the Bud by Susan Sleeman (Ladies Book Club) with Print Giveaway
8/15  Entity (The Samsara Chronicles Book 11) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley - Review for Pump Up Your Book - with Kindle Giveaway link
8/20  A Little Mischief by Amelia Grey w/ Guest Post (Sourcebooks)
8/22  Kindred (The Samsara Chronicles Book 12) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley - Review for Pump Up Your Book - with Kindle Giveaway link
8/27  Nexus (The Samsara Chronicles Book 13) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley - Review for Pump Up Your Book - with Kindle Giveaway link

8/30  I Own the Dawn: The Night Stalkers by M.L. Buchman w/ Author Interview (Sourcebooks)

Unscheduled for August:

Sourcebooks

Thomas Nelson
The Scent of Rain by Kristin Billerbeck
Faithful to Laura (A Middlefield Family Novel) by Kathleen Fuller

Walnut Press:
Wild Irish Rose by Deborah L. Weikel

I plan to slip in at least one "Won"/TBR books again this month.:-)  

[To be posted - I am setting these up for interview/feature days. These were read and ready for reviews for Authors.  
Quest for Magic by Jean Hart Stewart - Read; review to be posted with interview.  
Seeing for the First Time (What You See is What You Get) and To See (What You See is What You Get) by Nicole Zoltack - Both Read; setting up author interview with reviews.]