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CMash September 26, 2011 Leave a Comment

SEPTEMBER 26th to OCTOBER 10th, 2011

WICKED GOOD

by AMY LEWIS FAIRCLOTH & JOANNE LEWIS

SYNOPSIS:

No one is perfect, not even Archer—but she would like to be. As an attorney with a possible judicial seat Archer struggles to maintain balance between her professional responsibilities and her responsibilities as mother to her adopted special needs child.

Rory has Asperger’s Syndrome; he is sensitive, difficult, and stubborn. When Rory decides to go searching for his birth parents Archer has no choice but to join him. What follows is a wild journey of self discovery for both of them!

Wicked Good is full of rich characters with whom you will cry, hope, laugh, and cheer.

THANKS TO GENEROUS AUTHORS,

AMY LEWIS FAIRCLOTH AND JOANNE LEWIS

AND THE LADIES FROM WOW

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Misc

CMash September 25, 2011 Leave a Comment

My Mom

BRUNO, CLAIRE M. (RANALLO), 90, of Providence, passed away on Thursday September 22, 2011. She was the dear wife of the late Samuel Bruno and daughter of the late Albert and Rose M. (Costanzo) Ranallo. For many years, Claire, along with her late husband Sam, owned and operated Bruno’s Shell in North Providence. She was a graduate of Bryant University. Claire is survived by her beloved daughters, Sandra J. Bruno and Cheryl Masciarelli; her devoted son-in-law, Steven Masciarelli; and her cherished grandsons, Paul and Mark Masciarelli. Calling hours Monday 5-8 PM in the A.A. MARIANI AND SON Funeral Home, 200 Hawkins St., Providence. Funeral Tuesday at 10 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM in St. Ann Church, 280 Hawkins St., Providence. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Kindly omit flowers.

Published in The Providence Journal on September 25, 2011

Mom:

You will be truly missed, always loved, never forgotten and memories will comfort us.

Rest In Peace

Guest Author

Guest Author Neil Hanson

CMash September 23, 2011 Leave a Comment

When Nicole from Tribute Books contacted me regarding today’s guest and his novel, I didn’t even have to think twice. It was a definite yes. The premise of his book is one that is so important but is a topic that should be discussed among loved ones but isn’t. His book that he will be discussing today hits very close to home with me. Please, take a seat, and help me welcome Mr. Neil Hanson.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Neil Hanson lives and works in Colorado. Peace at the Edge of Uncertainty is his first book. He blogs actively and writes articles for periodicals. He is an avid outdoorsman, passionate about hunting and fishing. He spends a great deal of time bicycling the roads and trails of Colorado, and backcountry skiing in winter. His passion for gardening spills over into a joint venture with his oldest son, where they operate a landscaping and construction company in Colorado.

You can find Neil at his Website, Blog Tour Page, Facebook, Twitter, Blog

GUEST POST

ABOUT THE BOOK

In this story told in the first-person form of a letter from a middle-aged man to his deceased father, Hanson invites us to journey with him through the final days of the father’s life, finding a magical transition waiting at the end of that journey. The story weaves end-of-life reality and spiritual questioning into a sensitive and revealing tapestry of Truth and Wisdom. The tapestry is colored with true stories of mystical experiences that inform the spiritual path of the son.

Most of us will face difficult and painful end-of-life decisions with the most important people in our lives. The threads of this aspect of the story are sensitive, and Hanson reveals the struggles and destinations of the son as he wrestles deeply with the journey that he must walk in making these decisions for his dying father.

THANKS TO AUTHOR, NEIL HANSON, HE HAS GENEROUSLY

OFFERED ONE (1) PRINT COPY TO THE FIRST PERSON WHO

COMMENTS ON MY REVIEW—– U.S. RESIDENTS ONLY

(PLEASE LEAVE EMAIL ADDRESS) AND EBOOK EDITIONS

INTERNATIONAL WHO LEAVE COMMENTS DURING THE

MONTH OF SEPTEMBER (LEAVE EMAIL ADDRESS)

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CMash September 23, 2011 Leave a Comment

SEPTEMBER 23rd to SEPTEMBER 30th, 2011

PEACE AT THE EDGE OF UNCERTAINTY by Neil Hanson

Published by High Prairie Press

ISBN 13: 978-0-9826391-0-8
At the request of Tribute Books, a TPB was sent, at no cost to me, for my honest opinion

Synopsis (from tour press package): In this story told in the first-person form of a letter from a middle-aged man to his deceased father, Hanson invites us to journey with him through the final days of the father’s life, finding a magical transition waiting at the end of that journey. The story weaves end-of-life reality and spiritual questioning into a sensitive and revealing tapestry of Truth and Wisdom. The tapestry is colored with true stories of mystical experiences that inform the spiritual path of the son.

Most of us will face difficult and painful end-of-life decisions with the most important people in our lives. The threads of this aspect of the story are sensitive, and Hanson reveals the struggles and destinations of the son as he wrestles deeply with the journey that he must walk in making these decisions for his dying father.

My Thoughts and Opinions: When I was first approached to read and review this book, and after reading the synopsis above, I honestly had to step back and think about it. Due to the fact that I am personally going through this same process, could this topic help or would it add to the stress I am already feeling. I kept reading the 2nd paragraph and felt that, yes, being the sole person responsible, it would help, and so I accepted.

It is a very short read (approximately 100 pages), and as the synopsis states, is a letter from a son to his father through the process of death and dying. It is also about the journey the son takes with his own faith. And as stated in the synopsis “difficult and painful end-of-life decisions”, yes, a decision had to be made by the writer and 2 siblings but I felt that it was glossed over. In all fairness to the author, my expectations were set high on surviving family members having to make the “painful and difficult decisions”. Being a former nurse and now the sole family member who is making the tough decisions, I was hoping that this book would convey how important it is and to help open communication within families regarding this topic, that is so uncomfortable to talk about but a reality no less, and one conversation that should take place.

THANKS TO AUTHOR, NEIL HANSON, HE HAS GENEROUSLY

OFFERED ONE (1) PRINT COPY TO THE FIRST PERSON WHO

COMMENTS ON MY REVIEW—– U.S. RESIDENTS ONLY

(PLEASE LEAVE EMAIL ADDRESS).

AND EBOOK EDITIONS–INTERNATIONAL

TO THOSE THAT LEAVE COMMENTS DURING THE

MONTH OF SEPTEMBER (LEAVE EMAIL ADDRESS)

All entrants will automatically be subscribed to Neil Hanson’s email newsletter. Contact information is NEVER shared, and subscribers can unsubscribe at any time.

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agent and/or author. This blog hosts the giveaway on behalf of the

above. I received a copy of this book, at no charge to me, in

exchange for my honest review. No items that I receive are

ever sold…they are kept by me, or given to family and/or friends.

I am not responsible for lost or damaged books that are shipped

from agents. I reserve the right to disqualify/delete any entries

if rules of giveaway are not followed

Misc

Update

CMash September 23, 2011 Leave a Comment

Hi Everyone:

Yesterday afternoon at approximately 2:30pm, my Mom lost her battle to kidney failure and I lost my Mom. Unfortunately it was not the peaceful end that I had prayed for, but both her and I, were surrounded by our cousin, who is a Priest, and Ellen, the Chaplin at the Nursing Home who both prayed over her during her final hours and spoke such comforting words that made the transition from this world to the next just a bit easier.

The final hour of her life, is a vision that I will never forget but only hope that she knew that I was holding her and trying to offer her as much comfort as I could as she began her journey. As she took her last breath, even at my age, I had this overwhelming feeling of being lost, of being an orphan.

The next couple of days I have so much to do but am so numb that I don’t even know where to start. Arrangements need to be made today, flights checked so that we can fly my son in from out of state, paperwork, etc, but I just can’t seem to organize myself due to feelings of numbness and the visions I have from yesterday, something I don’t think I will every forget, even being a former nurse. My sister, who is handicapped and very religious, is doing so well. Matter of fact, better than me and I am so very proud of her.

To those that still have your Moms, take time today to spend some time with her, call her, go out to lunch, visit and hug her. To those that don’t, talk to her anyway, I believe our Moms will continue to watch over us.

Rest In Peace Mom, You are already missed and I Love You.

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CMash September 22, 2011 Leave a Comment

……..of THE BAD ALWAYS DIE TWICE by Cheryl Crane

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Guest Author

Guest Author Kathleen Kent

CMash September 21, 2011 Leave a Comment

We have treats here all the time but today is special! Anna, from The Hachette Book Group, hasn’t done a tour in quite a while, but she is doing one now and we are one of her stops. Today she is visiting and introducing us to author, Kathleen Kent. So I ask, to please help me in giving them a warm welcome to the CMash blog!!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen Kent lives in Dallas with her husband and son. The Heretic’s Daughter is her first novel.
Most of the books that have influenced and touched me the most are historical fiction. When I was a child I read a lot of Dickens, Poe and H.H. Monroe. Some of my favorites from the past are The Quincunx, by Charles Palliser, Instance of the Fingerpost by Iain Pears, The Weight of Water by Anita Shreve, and The Source by James Mitchener. I also read everything by Annie Dillard, Cormac McCarthy and Larry McMurtry. Currently I’m re-reading a book called The Long Home by William Gay who is, to me, one of the best writers in American fiction today.
You can find Ms. Kent at website, FB

ABOUT THE BOOK

SYNOPSIS OF( from the publisher):

In the harsh wilderness of colonial Massachusetts, Martha Allen works as a servant in her cousin’s household, taking charge and locking wills with everyone. Thomas Carrier labors for the family and is known both for his immense strength and size and his mysterious past. The two begin a courtship that suits their independent natures, with Thomas slowly revealing the story of the role he played in the English Civil War. But in the rugged new world they inhabit, danger is ever present, whether it be from the assassins sent from London to kill the executioner of Charles I or the wolves-in many forms-who hunt for blood. At once a love story and a tale of courage, The Traitor’s Wife confirms Kathleen Kent’s ability to craft powerful stories from the dramatic background of America’s earliest days.

THANKS TO ANNA AND THE TERRIFIC PEOPLE

AT THE HACHETTE BOOK GROUP, I HAVE

THREE ( 3) COPIES OF THIS BOOK TO GIVE AWAY.

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CMash September 21, 2011 Leave a Comment

SEPTEMBER 21st to OCTOBER 5TH, 2011

THE TRAITOR’S WIFE

by KATHLEEN KENT

SYNOPSIS:

In the harsh wilderness of colonial Massachusetts, Martha Allen works as a servant in her cousin’s household, taking charge and locking wills with everyone. Thomas Carrier labors for the family and is known both for his immense strength and size and his mysterious past. The two begin a courtship that suits their independent natures, with Thomas slowly revealing the story of the role he played in the English Civil War. But in the rugged new world they inhabit, danger is ever present, whether it be from the assassins sent from London to kill the executioner of Charles I or the wolves-in many forms-who hunt for blood. At once a love story and a tale of courage, The Traitor’s Wife confirms Kathleen Kent’s ability to craft powerful stories from the dramatic background of America’s earliest days.

THANKS TO ANNA AND THE TERRIFIC

PEOPLE FROM THE HACHETTE BOOK GROUP