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Robin O’Bryant’s KETCHUP IS A VEGETABLE: AND OTHER LIES MOMS TELL THEMSELVES is Our eBook of the Day at just $5.99, or Currently FREE for Amazon Prime Members Via the Kindle Lending Library, with 4.8 Stars on 168 Reviews, and Here’s a Free Sample!

March 10, 2012 by KND

Here’s the set-up for Robin O’Bryant’s Ketchup is a Vegetable: And Other Lies Moms Tell Themselves, just $5.99 on Kindle or Currently FREE for Amazon Prime Members Via the Kindle Lending Library:

If you don’t have anything nice to say about motherhood, then… read this book. Robin O’Bryant offers a no holds barred look at the day to day life of being a mother to three, running a household and the everyday monotony of parenting.

It’s not always pretty but it’s real. Whether she’s stuffing cabbage in her bra… dealing with defiant yet determined daughters… yelling at the F.B.I… or explaining the birds and the bees to her preschooler… you’re sure to find dozens of humorous and relatable situations.

From the creator of Robin’s Chicks, one of the South’s most popular blogs on motherhood, misunderstandings and musings, comes a collection of essays that will not only make you laugh and cry, but realize that you’re not alone in your journey.

Sit back and relax, pour yourself some “mommy juice,” throw a fresh diaper on your baby and deadbolt the bedroom door to keep your kids out… because once you start reading you’ll be too busy wiping away tears of laughter to wipe anybody’s butt.

From the reviewers:

“With the humor of Bombeck and the warmth of a best girlfriend, Robin O’Bryant gives every mom permission to not be perfect. The chapter on road-tripping with three tiny children and a flu-stricken husband was one of the funniest things I’ve ever read. Pour yourself some “mommy juice” and enjoy meeting Robin and her “chicks.” – Celia Rivenbark, New York Times bestselling author of You Don’t Sweat Much for a Fat Girl

“Sitting down with Ketchup is a Vegetable is like sitting down with a hot cup of coffee -if the coffee was witty, insightful and also a mommy. Laugh out loud, witty observations from my favorite mom on Twitter!” Stefanie Wilder-Taylor, bestselling author of Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay, and Naptime Is the New Happy Hour

“A book about motherhood that will make you nod with recognition, while simultaneously reminding you to schedule a hysterectomy.” -Jenny Lawson, The Bloggess and author of Let’s Pretend This Never Happened

I laughed, I cried and I may or may not have gagged once or twice. Ketchup is a Vegetable is EXACTLY how I would describe motherhood. I just wish my life was as funny as Robin’s book! Her honesty about her life makes each essay funnier than the last. We could all complain about our bad days, but RObin makes us laugh at them while teaching us to treasure every crazy moment. – “BDubb”

Visit Amazon’s Robin O’Bryant Page

Robin O’Bryant is an award-winning humor columnist and stay-at-home-mom to three daughters born within four years. She finally figured out where babies come from and got herself under control.

Robin survives the hilarity of motherhood by making fun of herself in her weekly column, Robin’s Chicks and on her blog by the same name.

Visit www.robinschicks.com to learn helpful tips such as: how to breastfeed behind your back*, how to talk to your daughters about man parts, and how to write a proper gold fish obituary.

She tweets compulsively as @robinobryant.

*Only applies to lactating women with a DD cup or larger.

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Kindle Nation Daily Bargain Book Alert: Diana Estill’s STILETTOS NO MORE is Our eBook of the Day at just $2.99, or Currently FREE for Amazon Prime Members Via the Kindle Lending Library, With 4.0 Stars on 11 Reviews, and Here’s a Free Sample!

March 9, 2012 by KND

Here’s the set-up for Diana Estill’s Stilettos No More, just $2.99 on Kindle or currently FREE for Amazon Prime Members Via the Kindle Lending Library:

In this collection of essays, award-winning humorist Diana Estill shares her wacky views on the years between mini-skirts and “Mee-maw” panties, tells the truth about “shapewear,” and offers advice on “how to talk so that your spouse will listen” and other mysteries.

Lamenting she’s “put up with this thong enough,” Estill invokes her inner fashion critic as she tackles midlife with both eyes squinted.

From the reviewers:

Sometime around 50 you realize you’ve said goodbye to your youth and hello to world of bodyshapers, random hair growth and senior specials – whether you want them or not. You can spiral into a funk or you can laugh. Stilettos No More helps you laugh, and laugh and laugh! – Jamie Engle

Funny, Down to Earth and Engaging. … a funny, down to earth commentary on the realities of aging. It’s not easy facing the physical changes that occur, without permission I might add, to our bodies when middle age and menopause invade, but Estill faces these occurrences with a wicked wit that any woman will identify with (if not openly then secretly) and embrace. – Judi C.

Diana’s books never disappoint! How she takes everyday dramas and turns them into a comedy reflects her real talent as a writer. You can read the book in one sitting or you can savor the chapters, laughing and enjoying your time with Didi one page at a time. – D.S. Weisman

Who’s afraid of Menopause? Not this author. She greets it with tongue-in-cheek humor the borders on total truth. Why DID we ruin our toes and feet to prance around in pointy toed shoes with killer high heels? I find her humor appealing on every level. I see my aging self in so many of the books scenarios. Her humor gives me hope that in aging not all is lost if you can still laugh at life. – J.E. Bodi

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Diana Estill is the author of three humor books, one novel, and a collection of short stories. For Deedee Divine’s Totally Skewed Guide to Life, she was named a ForeWord Book of the Year Finalist and an International Book Awards Winner in the humor category. Midwest Book Review calls the novel an “utterly entertaining read.”

Prior to becoming an author, Diana worked for many years as a journalist and humor columnist. Her columns have appeared in The Dallas Morning News, Washington Post, The Miami Herald, Road & Travel, and other publications. She has been featured in First Magazine and has appeared on a variety of TV shows and radio programs.

Diana’s debut novel, When Horses Had Wings, was inspired by her life experiences as a former teen mother and high school dropout. After completing her education, she taught GED classes, worked as a consultant to the National Institute for Literacy and American Council on Education, and served as a U.S. delegate to a UNESCO conference.

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**Kindle Nation Daily Bargain Book Alert: Kailin Gow’s THE WOLF FEY NOVELETTE is Our eBook of the Day at just 99 Cents, with 5.0 Stars on 7 Reviews, and Here’s a Free Sample!**

March 8, 2012 by KND

Here’s the set-up for Kailin Gow’s The Wolf Fey Novelette, just 99 Cents on Kindle:

Logan is one of the shifter fairies – fairies who can shift into wolf shape.

The Wolf Fey is Logan’s open and raw story before Bitter Frost (Frost #1) about the Wolf Fey, and a hint of his destiny. Will it be with Breena?

This is a novelette introducing a new werewolf mythology based on the concept that werewolves have fairy blood in them in order to help them shift. This is their magic.

Book 2: The Red Wolf

The Frost Series:

Book 1: Bitter Frost (Bitter Frost #1)
Book 2: Forever Frost (Bitter Frost #2)
Book 3: Silver Frost (Bitter Frost #3)
Book 4: Frost Kisses (Bitter Frost #4)
Book 5: Midnight Frost (Bitter Frost #5)

Standalone Novel: The Fairy Letters: Letters from Winter Prince Kian to Breena

From the reviewers:

Whether you’ve read the Bitter Frost series or not, you’ll fall in love with the entire world of Feyland and the magic it holds. I believe if you haven’t read The Bitter Frost series, The Wolf Fey Novelette will whet your appetite and have you happily started on the series as soon as you finish reading The Wolf Fey Novelette. Ms. Gow’s skill in building realistic fantasy worlds and amazing step off the page characters is nothing short of magical. As always, I’m anxiously and happily awaiting the next in not only this new series but many of her other series. – Kristi L. Stern

I love the Wolf Fey Book and every other book that goes with the Frost series. Katlin Gow is a wonderful writer and she really brings you in to the back story of the Wolves and his story. – Stacy

The Wolf Fey is so original, I give my hats off to Kailin Gow for giving werewolves an unique origin. I love reading about Logan and seeing his viewpoint. He is such a remarkable guy, my heart goes out to him for loving Breena so much. I can only say Gow is brilliant in letting us see into Logan’s world. – “justnat”

Visit Amazon’s Kailin Gow Page

Kailin Gow has been a published author for over 10 years. She started writing books for tween girls to help them with self-confidence and self-esteem. Her book, Gifted Girls Activities Guide to 365 Days of the Week, became a reference book used in girls organizations across the U.S. As her tween fans grew to become teens and young adults, Kailin began writing engaging and entertaining young adult book series for them. The results are book series like the Frost Series, PULSE Series, Wicked Woods Series, Stoker Sisters, Phantom Diaries, The Fire Wars, FADE, DESIRE, and more.

When not busy inhaling chocolate and drinking coffee by the gallon, Kailin makes time for writing fantasy books, blogging as an expert blogger for Fast Company, volunteering as an Emergency Responder and volunteering for battered women’s shelters. For fun, she plays the electric violin, and puts together a music playlist for her radio and web shows.

Her Frost Series consisting of the Bitter Frost Series, The Wolf Fey Series, and the Fairy Rose Chronicles along with her other book series are being developed into worldwide MMORPG Games by SEE GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT, which is the world’s leading game developer known for developing the top blockbuster films into games.

She welcomes readers to contact her through her website for discussions of her books! Sign up to find out the exact dates of new releases, promotions, contests, and special appearances:

theEDGEbooks.com in “New Releases Sign Up”

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Kindle Nation Daily Bargain Book Alert: Emlyn Chand’s FARSIGHTED is Our eBook of the Day at just $2.99, or Currently Free for Amazon Prime Members Via the Kindle Lending Library, with 4.2 Stars on 133 Reviews, and Here’s a Free Sample!

March 7, 2012 by KND

Here’s the set-up for Emlyn Chand’s Farsighted, just $2.99 on Kindle or Currently FREE for Amazon Prime Members Via the Kindle Lending Library:

Alex Kosmitoras’s life has never been easy. The only other student who will talk to him is the school bully, his parents are dead broke and insanely overprotective, and to complicate matters even more, he’s blind. Just when he thinks he’ll never have a shot at a normal life, an enticing new girl comes to their small Midwest town all the way from India. Simmi is smart, nice, and actually wants to be friends with Alex. Plus she smells like an Almond Joy bar. Sophomore year might not be so bad after all.

Unfortunately, Alex is in store for another new arrival–an unexpected and often embarrassing ability to “see” the future. Try as he may, Alex is unable to ignore his visions, especially when they suggest Simmi is in mortal danger. With the help of the mysterious psychic next door and friends who come bearing gifts of their own, Alex embarks on his journey to change the future.

*Overall Winner of the Dragonfly eBook Awards, 2011

*Best Young Adult Fiction, Dragonfly eBook Awards, 2011

*Best Debut Author, Dragonfly eBook Awards, 2011

*Winner of the Alternative Booker Award, 2011

*Winner of the WritersType First Chapter Competition, September 2011

*Runner-up for Best First Chapter, 2012 UP Awards

*Runner-up for Best Book Description, 2012 UP Awards

From the reviewers:

“Chand’s characters are compelling and diverse… Shapri is a standout.” – Kirkus Reviews

“Alex Kosmitoras might not have a magic wand or vampiric strength and speed, but he is a totally swoon-worthy hero that any mom would be proud to let her daughter date.” – Melissa Luznicky Garrett, author of Turning Point

“You don’t have to be psychic to know that Farsighted is going to take the world by storm. Vampires are so last year.” – Kimberly Kinrade, author of Forbidden Mind

“I read the book in one sitting… the ONLY other time I have done this is when I read the Harry Potter series.” – Marie Bothwick, blogger at Write Panic Live

“Psychic or not, you’ll never see the end for this one coming! Emlyn Chand is pioneering ‘the next big thing’ for YA.” – Emily Reese, author of Second Death

“Farsighted is an epic battle of good versus evil that moves at breakneck speed to a stunning and totally unexpected conclusion.” – Terri Giuliano Long, author of In Leah’s Wake

“Is Alex blind? Yes. Bullied? Yes. A victim? Absolutely not! Emlyn Chand expertly tackles high school bullying, making Farsighted both an entertaining and an educational read.” – Kevin Carey-Infante, Author of Bani’s Dilemma

“Farsighted is for you if you like your paranormal a little mysterious, your romance a little temperamental, your contemporary a little sharp, and your teenagers more true to life.” – ME Summer, blogger at Sticking to the Story

Visit Amazon’s Emlyn Chand Page

Emlyn Chand emerged from the womb with a fountain pen clutched in her left hand (true story). Since then, she has always loved to hear and tell stories. When she’s not writing, she runs a large book club in Ann Arbor and is the president of author PR firm Novel Publicity.

Emlyn enjoys connecting with readers and is available throughout the social media Internet world. Visit www.emlynchand.com for more info. Don’t forget to say “hi” to her sun conure Ducky!

And here, in the comfort of your own browser, is your free sample of FARSIGHTED by Emlyn Chand:

Kindle Nation Daily Bargain Book Alert: Caroline and Steve Dries’ DIVA LAS VEGAS is Our eBook of the Day at just $2.99, or Currently FREE for Amazon Prime Members Via the Kindle Lending Library, with 4.1 Stars on 78 Reviews, and Here’s a Free Sample!

March 5, 2012 by KND

Here’s the set-up for Caroline and Steve Dries’ Diva Las Vegas, just $2.99, or Currently FREE for Amazon Prime Members Via the Kindle Lending Library:

Female detectives seem to have a knack for finding trouble. Lots of trouble.

But imagine the kinds of mischief a female private eye would get into if she also sidelined as a stripper.

In Vegas.

Exotic dancer Raven McShane doesn’t want to be a stripper forever. She’s always wanted to be a cop, but the cops won’t hire her… for obvious reasons.

When she launches a private detective business, no one takes her seriously at first. But when a stripper friend needs help solving the town’s most notorious murder, Raven joins forces with a horny bouncer and a smokin’ hot Mormon to uncover the killer’s identity.

In their romp through Vegas, they tangle with casino thugs and old-money families, all of whom are determined to keep the murderer’s name a secret.

From the reviewers:

“Best mystery plot I’ve read in years” — Leisure Reader

“What a fun and funny book! I think something on every page made me laugh or smile.” – Laura, Coronado, CA.

“A great, breezy, fun read. Reminded me of Evanovich and Parker. Lots of sex and booze which is so Vegas.” — Chucktown Reader

I was very pleasantly surprised by the fun central character, Raven, who is an exotic dancer in Vegas. I don’t quite know if she’s a full “diva” (maybe that comes later?) but she definitely has a personality. If you are not into strippers, don’t worry, because that is only a small part of the book. It gives her a unique perspective on men, that’s for sure. – “PlumLover”

Diva Las Vegas is a page turner with many twists and turns in the plot and a very surprising ending. There is something for everyone in this story, humor, action and lots of steamy romance. While reading this I felt like I was in Vegas taking up the atmosphere of the place. Over all I give this book 5 poker chips. It is truly a high roller. – Karen H. Vaughan

Visit Amazon’s Caroline and Steve Dries Page

Caroline & Steve Dries are a brother/sister writing duo. Caroline, a TV writer, is a specialist in lively and crisp dialogue. Steve supplies the plot lines, legal background and bad jokes.

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John Forrester’s FIRE MAGE is Our eBook of the Day at just $3.99, or Currently FREE for Amazon Prime Members Via the Kindle Lending Library, with 4.4 Stars on 15 Reviews, and Here’s a Free Sample!

March 4, 2012March 4, 2012 by KND

Here’s the set-up John Forrester’s Fire Mage, just $3.99 on Kindle or Currently FREE for Amazon Prime Members Via the Kindle Lending Library:

Book One of the Blacklight Chronicles fantasy series:

For centuries, mages perfected magic at the Order of the Dawn. Mastery over fire, wind, and storm. They live in the last free city in a world plagued by dark sorcerers.

Talis Storm and friend Mara discover a terrible secret. The Jiserian Empire has targeted their city for attack. An army of undead soldiers. Flying necromancers. None have ever survived.

When a surprise aerial invasion hits the Order’s temple, Talis casts fire magic for the first time. But his spell is wild and does more harm than good. Sorcerers try to capture Talis and Mara. They flee into the temple crypts. Awoken from an ancient rest, a fallen champion slays the sorcerers and gives Talis a legendary map. The map leads them on a quest to discover the lost temple of the sun.

To save his city, Talis must discover the power of magic locked away inside the ancient temple. And become a true fire mage.

Sun Mage, Book Two in the Blacklight Chronicles fantasy series is now available.

From the reviewers:

“Fire Mage is a fast paced, action packed… I devoured it very quickly and was glued to the pages… My favourite character has to be Mara, she is fearless, speaks her mind, and would would fight to the death for her best friend Talis and vice versa. I cannot wait to read to read what is coming up next in the amazing Blacklight Chronicles.” –Fiction Fascination

“I really enjoyed this book. It was a fast paced fantasy adventure, great for young readers. It was an easy and entertaining read. I really liked the chemistry between Talis and Mara… a really great read for pre-teens and teens.” –Great Minds Literary Community

Fire Mage is a great read! This book is filled with rich visual landscapes, fun and sometimes creepy plot quirks and feisty, inspiring characters. If you, or your young adult, are looking for a fantasy adventure that blends action, nature and classic coming-of-age themes then this magical quest is for you. – GS

Filled with themes of courage, friendship, and perseverance, this book is great for young readers – but the story was more than enough to keep me reading and enjoying it as an adult! I would highly recommend it to any fans of fantasy in general, young or old. – Nisa

A great action packed fantasy book. Very well written with positive undertones, a wonderful book to read with your teen/ young adult. Love the strong characters and fast pace of the book. Recommend to all! – ginagina24

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John Forrester is the author of Fire Mage and Sun Mage, of the fantasy series Blacklight Chronicles.

He lives in Palo Alto with his wife and two boys. When not practicing at the archery range in the mountains, he’s furiously at work on the third book in the series.

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fire.mage.book
Website: http://www.blacklightchronicles.com
Twitter: @JohnForrester

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