Don’t Think a Single Thought by Diana Cambridge - Spotlight

There aren’t many good women’s fiction novels – not that I’ve seen – these days. That’s why I’m excited to shine a spotlight on another semi-finalist in the Book Blogger Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA).

Meet….

Don’t Think a Single Thought by Diana Cambridge

 

Book info

Publisher: Louise Walters Books

Length: 192 Pages

Genre: Literary Fiction, Women’s fiction, Adult

Publication date: 26 September 2019

 

Book blurb

1960s New York, and Emma Bowden seems to have it all – a glamorous Manhattan apartment, a loving husband, and a successful writing career.

But while Emma and her husband Jonathan are on vacation at the Hamptons, a child drowns in the sea, and suspicion falls on Emma.

As her picture-perfect life spirals out of control, and old wounds resurface, a persistent and monotonous voice in Emma’s head threatens to destroy all that she has worked for...

Taut, elegant and mesmerising, Don’t Think a Single Thought is a captivating exploration of mental health, of women's place in society, and of the inner workings of a picture-perfect marriage.

 

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Find the book on AmazonCanada, Amazon US, or Amazon UK.

  

About the Author:

Diana Cambridge is an award-winning journalist. She has written for many national newspapers and magazines, gives regular writing workshops, and is a Writer-in-Residence at Sherborne, Dorset. 

She was Agony Aunt to Writing Magazine. She lives in Bath.

Connect with Diana Cambridge via Twitter.

About BBNYA:

This year, the Book Bloggers' Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) is celebrating the 50 books that made it into Round Two with a mini spotlight blitz tour for each title. BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 10 finalists and one overall winner.

If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website or take a peek over on Twitter. BBNYA is brought to you in association with the @Foliosociety (if you love beautiful books, you NEED to check out their website!) and the book blogger support group @The_WriteReads.

 
Check out more BBNYA spotlights on Nadaness In Motion

All the Whys of Delilah’s Demise by Neve Maslakovic

Becoming Animals by Olga Werby and Christopher Werby

Earthlings: The Beginning by Ray Star

Emma and the Minotaur by Jon Herrera

The Iron Crown by L.L. Macrae

Miss Percy's Pocket Guide to the Care and Feeding of British Dragons by Quenby Olson

Ascension of the Phoenix by Jessica Piro

By the Hand of Dragons: Rook by Alexzander Christion 

The Chocolate Clouds by Marc Remus

Dragon's Reach by J.A. Andrews 

The Oracle Stone by Talli L. Morgan 

Miss Percy's Pocket Guide to the Care and Feeding of British Dragons by Quenby Olson - Spotlight

It’s still November, which means there are more books and authors to be featured in the spotlight series celebrating semi-finalists in the Book Blogger Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA).

And will you look at that! Another book featuring… dragons!

Those who know me, know I LOVE DRAGONS! So meet…

 Miss Percy's Pocket Guide to the Care and Feeding of British Dragons by Quenby Olson

 

Book info

Publisher: Self-Published

Length: 421 Pages

Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy, Adult

Publication Date: 26 October 2021

 

Blurb

Miss Mildred Percy inherits a dragon.

Ah, but we’ve already got ahead of ourselves…

Miss Mildred Percy is a spinster. She does not dance, she has long stopped dreaming, and she certainly does not have adventures. That is, until her great uncle has the audacity to leave her an inheritance, one that includes a dragon’s egg.

The egg - as eggs are wont to do - decides to hatch, and Miss Mildred Percy is suddenly thrust out of the role of “spinster and general wallflower” and into the unprecedented position of “spinster and keeper of dragons.”

But England has not seen a dragon since… well, ever. And now Mildred must contend with raising a dragon (that should not exist), kindling a romance (with a humble vicar), and embarking on an adventure she never thought could be hers for the taking.

 

Add Miss Percy's Pocket Guide to the Care and Feeding of British Dragons via Goodreads.

Buy the book via Amazon Canada, Amazon US, or Amazon UK.

 

About the Author:

Quenby Olson lives in Central Pennsylvania where she spends most of her time writing, glaring at baskets of unfolded laundry, and chasing the cat off the kitchen counters.

She lives with her husband and children, who do nothing to dampen her love of classical ballet, geeky crochet, and staying up late to watch old episodes of Doctor Who.

 

About BBNYA:

This year, the Book Bloggers' Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) is celebrating the 50 books that made it into Round Two with a mini spotlight blitz tour for each title. BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 10 finalists and one overall winner.

If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website or take a peek over on Twitter. BBNYA is brought to you in association with the @Foliosociety (if you love beautiful books, you NEED to check out their website!) and the book blogger support group @The_WriteReads.

 

Check out more BBNYA spotlights on Nadaness In Motion

All the Whys of Delilah’s Demise by Neve Maslakovic

Becoming Animals by Olga Werby and Christopher Werby

Earthlings: The Beginning by Ray Star

Emma and the Minotaur by Jon Herrera

The Iron Crown by L.L. Macrae

Ascension of the Phoenix by Jessica Piro 

By the Hand of Dragons: Rook by Alexzander Christion

Don’t Think a Single Thought by Diana Cambridge

The Chocolate Clouds by Marc Remus

Dragon's Reach by J.A. Andrews

The Oracle Stone by Talli L. Morgan

The Iron Crown by L.L. MacRae - Spotlight

Continuing the series of spotlights celebrating semi-finalists in the Book Blogger Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA), today I’ve got an exciting fantasy adventure for you!

And I just LOVE this book cover!

Let me introduce you to… *drum roll*

 

The Iron Crown by L.L. MacRae

 

Book info

Publisher: Self-Published

Length: 568 Pages

Genre: Epic Fantasy, Adventure, Adult

Publication date: 28 May 2021

 

Book blurb

Fenn’s first and only memory is finding himself in the middle of a forest, face to face with a dragon spirit mocking him, all knowledge gone apart from his own name.

Lost and confused, his only hope for answers is Calidra—a woman living on the edge of the world with her partner. Forced to return home when her father dies, Calidra has put off facing her estranged mother for seven years, and she begrudgingly helps Fenn, forging papers for him so he can avoid the Queen’s Inquisitors.

But her mother is the least of her worries when they discover an ancient enemy is rising again. It should be impossible with the Iron Crown in power—and Fenn is terrified he might unwittingly be playing a part in the war’s resurgence.

Surrounded by vengeful spirits and powerful magic, Fenn’s desperate attempt to find his way home might well alter the fate of Tassar, and every power in it.

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Find the book on Amazon Canada, Amazon US, and Amazon UK.

 

About the Author:

Lauren is a fantasy author of character-driven stories and epic adventure. Her books usually contain dragons, bucket-loads of magic, and are typically fun and hopeful.

She lives in a tiny village in the English countryside, has a degree in Psychology, and was a professional copywriter before going full-time as an author—swapping corporate copy for magic and dragons!

 

About BBNYA:

This year, the Book Bloggers' Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) is celebrating the 50 books that made it into Round Two with a mini spotlight blitz tour for each title. BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 10 finalists and one overall winner.

If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website or take a peek over on Twitter. BBNYA is brought to you in association with the @Foliosociety (if you love beautiful books, you NEED to check out their website!) and the book blogger support group @The_WriteReads.

 

Check out more BBNYA spotlights on Nadaness In Motion

All the Whys of Delilah’s Demise by Neve Maslakovic

Becoming Animals by Olga Werby and Christopher Werby

Earthlings: The Beginning by Ray Star

Emma and the Minotaur by Jon Herrera

Miss Percy's Pocket Guide to the Care and Feeding of British Dragons by Quenby Olson

Ascension of the Phoenix by Jessica Piro

By the Hand of Dragons: Rook by Alexzander Christion

Don’t Think a Single Thought by Diana Cambridge

The Chocolate Clouds by Marc Remus

Dragon's Reach by J.A. Andrews 

The Oracle Stone by Talli L. Morgan

Earthlings: The Beginning by Ray Star – Spotlight

Continuing the series of spotlights for the Book Blogger Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA), today I’m featuring a different kind of science fiction novel.

Those who know me or who have been following this blog know: I adore fantasy books. And this one is no exception. So without further ado, I’m spotlighting…

 

Earthlings: The Beginning by Ray Star

 

Blurb:

Peridot has lived a sheltered life, raised by an overprotective mother on a remote island, the ways of the world remain a mystery, until the arrival of a young boy Euan, and she finally learns the truth.

Peridot and her family are magick-born.

Not magic from stories and fables, but real magick from the days of old. The ability to control earth, air, fire, water, and spirit.

Leaving the safety of her home, Peridot discovers a world unlike any she could have fathomed possible. Humanity is enslaved, a cruel dictator rules the land, and an uprising is on the horizon.

Peridot’s magick may be the helping hand needed to save humanity from their doomed fate if she can only learn how to control her gifts in time. Within Peridot’s grasp is the chance to save the world, and earth knows, the world needs saving.

Add Earthlings by Ray Star on Goodreads.

 

Some book details:

Publisher: Chronos Publishing

Length: 364 Pages

Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult

Publication Date: 12 August 2021

Find Earthlings: The Beginning by Ray Star on Amazon (Canada), Amazon UK, Amazon US

 

About the Author:

When Ray isn't writing, she is happiest spending time with her children, partner, family and friends, walking with her dogs and spending time in nature, or visiting schools to teach #WritingForNature workshops.

A firm believer of magick, Ray can often be found stargazing under the moon with a tarot deck in one hand and a strong cuppa in the other.

Join Ray on socials via @RayStarBooks.

 

About BBNYA:

This year, the Book Bloggers' Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) is celebrating the 50 books that made it into Round Two with a mini spotlight blitz tour for each title. BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 10 finalists and one overall winner.

If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website or take a peek over on Twitter. BBNYA is brought to you in association with the @Foliosociety (if you love beautiful books, you NEED to check out their website!) and the book blogger support group @The_WriteReads.

 

Check out more spotlights from BBNYA on Nadaness In Motion

All the Whys of Delilah’s Demise by Neve Maslakovic

Becoming Animals by Olga Werby and Christopher Werby

Emma and the Minotaur by Jon Herrera

The Iron Crown by L.L. Macrae

Miss Percy's Pocket Guide to the Care and Feeding of British Dragons by Quenby Olson

Ascension of the Phoenix by Jessica Piro

By the Hand of Dragons: Rook by Alexzander Christion

Don’t Think a Single Thought by Diana Cambridge

The Chocolate Clouds by Marc Remus

Dragon's Reach by J.A. Andrews  

The Oracle Stone by Talli L. Morgan

Becoming Animals by Olga Werby and Christopher Werby - Spotlight

As part of the Book Bloggers' Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) round 2 spotlights, today, I’m excited to feature a unique story.

Meet….

Becoming Animals by Olga Werby and Christopher Werby

 

Here’s a bit about the book:

 

Blurb

Humans have always wanted to know what goes on inside the minds of other animals. But what if humans could become animals?

Toby’s father leads a team of neuroscientists directly connecting the brains of humans with those of animals. And Toby is a prodigy at throwing her mind into the animal subjects in his lab—she’s the best there is.

But Toby suffers from cystic fibrosis and she’s not likely to live into adulthood. Could a radical plan to embed her consciousness into an animal allow Toby to survive? And what does it mean to live without a human body?

Can Toby and her father solve the problem of fully merging two beings before she takes her last breath? Will the government succeed in stopping their efforts before they are done? It’s a race against death and into the minds of animals.

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More book info

Publisher: Createspace

Length: 361 Pages

Genre: Science Fiction, Young Adult

Publication Date: 26 December 2017

Find Becoming Animals by Olga Werby and Christopher Werby via Amazon (Canada), Amazon US, and Amazon UK.

 

 

About the Author

Olga Werby got her B.A. from Columbia University in Mathematics and Astrophysics and worked at NASA on the Pioneer Venus Project as a programmer. She received her masters from U.C. Berkeley in Education of Math, Science, and Technology and went on to earn a doctorate in education.

Together with her husband and business partner, Christopher Werby, they conceive, design, and create products, ideas, websites, and exhibits. Along the way, they write science fiction together.

Keep up with the Nadaness In Motion blog for more spotlights.

More spotlights as part of the BBNYA spotlights series:

All the Whys of Delilah’s Demise by Neve Maslakovic

Earthlings: The Beginning by Ray Star

Emma and the Minotaur by Jon Herrera

The Iron Crown by L.L. Macrae

Miss Percy's Pocket Guide to the Care and Feeding of British Dragons by Quenby Olson

Ascension of the Phoenix by Jessica Piro

By the Hand of Dragons: Rook by Alexzander Christion

Don’t Think a Single Thought by Diana Cambridge

The Chocolate Clouds by Marc Remus

Dragon's Reach by J.A. Andrews 

The Oracle Stone by Talli L. Morgan

The Ghost and the Stolen Tears by Cleo Coyle - Spotlight

 

Today, I’m featuring a spotlight for Cleo Coyle’s latest paranormal, slightly historical, cozy mystery The Ghost and the Stolen Tears.

This post was meant to feature a book review but due to time constraints – and some kindle issues – I’ve not had a chance to review this book.

My first read for Cleo Coyle was The Ghost and the Haunted Portrait, book 7 (!) in The Haunted Bookshop Mystery Series.

I'm hoping to read this book some time this year or in 2023. If I do, I'll update this post with a link. 

For now, check out Coyle’s latest book, The Ghost and the Stolen Tears.

 

Book: The Ghost and the Stolen Tears

Book 8 in The Haunted Bookshop Mystery Series

Author: Cleo Coyle

Genre: Cozy Mystery

Publication date: 4 October 2022

Publisher: Berkley

Number of pages: 288 pages (Mass Market Paperback)

ISBN-10: ‎ 0425255484

ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0425255483

Digital ASIN: ‎ B09PZV5F9S

 

Synopsis:

Norma is a modern-day nomad. Living out of her van and teardrop trailer, she revels in self-reliance, solitude, and reading in the glorious peace of nature. Jovial, wise, and scrupulously honest, she's become an uplifting presence in the little town of Quindicott, Rhode Island, where bookseller Pen is thankful to have her part-time help.

But it's Norma's other job, working as a housekeeper at the Finch Inn, that gets her into terrible trouble. Norma is accused of stealing jewels from a guest's room: the legendary Valentino Teardrops, an antique necklace and earring set, inherited by a young socialite.

Pen doesn't believe Norma is guilty of the crime—though the evidence is distressingly strong. And when the spirited Norma vanishes before her arrest, Pen turns to another spirit...

Jack Shepard, PI, may have been gunned down decades ago, but his memory hasn't been ghosted. Back in the 1940s, those same Valentino Teardrops starred in a bizarre case of betrayal and murder. From the look of things, history is about to repeat. Now Jack is back on the job, and Pen is eternally grateful.

 

About Cleo Coyle

CLEO COYLE is a pseudonym for Alice Alfonsi, writing in collaboration with her husband, Marc Cerasini. Both are New York Times bestselling authors of the long-running Coffeehouse Mysteries—now celebrating eighteen years in print.

They are also authors of the nationally bestselling Haunted Bookshop Mysteries, previously written under the pseudonym Alice Kimberly. Alice has worked as a journalist in Washington, D.C., and New York, and has written popular fiction for adults and children.

A former magazine editor, Marc has authored espionage thrillers and nonfiction for adults and children. Alice and Marc are also both bestselling media tie-in writers who have penned properties for Lucasfilm, NBC, Fox, Disney, Imagine, and MGM. They live and work in New York City, where they write independently and together.

Connect with the author(s) via their website, Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, Instagram, and Bookbub.

Keep up with the rest of the blog tour via Lori Great Escapes. The tour includes book reviews and spotlights.

24 October – Spotlights at Angel's Guilty Pleasures & Lady Hawkeye & a book review at  The Plain-Spoken Pen

25 October – Spotlights at Nadaness In Motion & Sapphyria's Book Reviews

26 October – Spotlight at Hearts & Scribbles & a book review at Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book

27 October – Book reviews at Diane Reviews Books & Christy's Cozy Corners

28 October – Book reviews at Books a Plenty Book Reviews & Cozy Up With Kathy

29 October – Spotlights at StoreyBook Reviews & Brooke Blogs

30 October – Spotlights at FUONLYKNEW & Maureen's Musings

31 October – Book review at Elza Reads & Spotlight at Literary Gold & I'm All About Books

1 November – Spotlights at Celticlady's Reviews & #BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog

2 November – Spotlights at BookishKelly2020 & Readeropolis