I can honestly say that I have enjoyed each and every day since I have found this wonderful community of book blogging.  Every day there is always something new to get excited about, be it, meeting a new blogger, adding more books to the ever growing TBR list, finding a new book, discussing a book just read and the list goes on. Today, I am thrilled about another new and exciting event. Nicole, from Tribute Books, has graciously invited me to be part of her tour group and today is the first time I am hosting!! And what a way to start.  With the anniversary of 911 next month, Nicole is introducing us to author and fireman Gary Ryman.  So please help me give him a warm welcome to the CMash blog!!!

The constant news coverage increased the understanding and respect of the important service that firefighters provide throughout the country. Communities small and large recognized that these are the initial troops, not just for a terrorist attack, but in the daily battles fought against emergencies. Firefighters were feted and praised and more importantly, supported in their needs for equipment and training. Time, however, is a great healer, and the lack of successful additional attacks has lessened the importance of fire departments in the mind of many. Fires, as we all know, only happen to other people, not me. Budget problems, financial difficulties, and simply the passage of time have dulled our memories of the sacrifices made on that day and those before and since. The responsibilities of our firefighters, though, continue to increase as they are expected to handle each new hazard which arises in our communities.

Nothing has changed, however. As before 9/11, firefighters continue to be killed and injured. Thankfully not in the numbers of that day, but die they still do. Hopefully this anniversary will remind communities of all sizes of the protection afforded them by their firefighters. We think of two sureties in life: death and taxes. There is, however, one more. Dial 911 and the firefighters will come. On 9/11, and the days which follow, let’s remember that.


You can find Gary Ryman at the following sites: 

Tribute Books website:  http://www.tribute-books.com/
Buy links:  http://tribute-books.com/shop.html#biography1



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Today’s question:
What’s the last book you were really EXCITED to read?

And, were you excited about it in advance? Or did the excitement bloom while you were reading it?
Are there any books you’re excited about right NOW?
My answer:
If you know me then you already know the answers to these question so you can just hop right by  lol.  But for those who don’t, here are my answers.  The last book was the one I posted my review for yesterday, Scream Catcher by Vincent Zandri.  I became a huge fan of his back in May 2010.  We occasionally keep in touch and he will let me know what books he is working on and the approximate publication date.  However, I was totally surprised, shocked and excited last week when he sent me an email that held an attachment with the Scream Catcher galley, which I had no idea that he had even written it.  This book supposedly had been a secret for a year.  And it was a secret surprise that was well worth it.  Scream Catcher should be out any day now.  If you like action packed, page turning thrillers (read my review from yesterday) get this book!!! 

And the book I am excited about right now, is and was the book I was reading before receiving Scream Catcher.  And that is Moonlight Rises, also by Vincent Zandri.  Another galley, one which I knew about and will be out later this year.  Patterson had always been my Number 1 male author, but last May, he got edged out and Vincent Zandri took that spot!!

I can honestly say that I have enjoyed each and every day since I have found this wonderful community of book blogging.  Every day there is always something new to get excited about, be it, meeting a new blogger, adding more books to the ever growing TBR list, finding a new book, discussing a book just read and the list goes on. Today, I am thrilled about another new and exciting event. Nicole, from Tribute Books, has graciously invited me to be part of her tour group and today is the first time I am hosting!! And what a way to start.  With the anniversary of 911 next month, Nicole is introducing us to author and fireman Gary Ryman.  So please help me give him a warm welcome to the CMash blog!!!

The constant news coverage increased the understanding and respect of the important service that firefighters provide throughout the country. Communities small and large recognized that these are the initial troops, not just for a terrorist attack, but in the daily battles fought against emergencies. Firefighters were feted and praised and more importantly, supported in their needs for equipment and training. Time, however, is a great healer, and the lack of successful additional attacks has lessened the importance of fire departments in the mind of many. Fires, as we all know, only happen to other people, not me. Budget problems, financial difficulties, and simply the passage of time have dulled our memories of the sacrifices made on that day and those before and since. The responsibilities of our firefighters, though, continue to increase as they are expected to handle each new hazard which arises in our communities.

Nothing has changed, however. As before 9/11, firefighters continue to be killed and injured. Thankfully not in the numbers of that day, but die they still do. Hopefully this anniversary will remind communities of all sizes of the protection afforded them by their firefighters. We think of two sureties in life: death and taxes. There is, however, one more. Dial 911 and the firefighters will come. On 9/11, and the days which follow, let’s remember that.


You can find Gary Ryman at the following sites: 

Tribute Books website:  http://www.tribute-books.com/
Buy links:  http://tribute-books.com/shop.html#biography1



*LEAVE SEPARATE COMMENT IF YOU PUBLICLY FOLLOW THIS
  BLOG (IF NOT, GOOGLE FRIEND CONNECT ON RIGHT SIDE).

*LEAVE SEPARATE COMMENT IF YOU FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK.

*LEAVE SEPARATE COMMENT IF YOU FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER.

*REMEMBER TO INCLUDE EMAIL ADDRESS FOR ALL ENTRIES.

Giveaway copies are supplied and shipped to winners via publisher,
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


Today’s question:
What’s the last book you were really EXCITED to read?

And, were you excited about it in advance? Or did the excitement bloom while you were reading it?
Are there any books you’re excited about right NOW?
My answer:
If you know me then you already know the answers to these question so you can just hop right by  lol.  But for those who don’t, here are my answers.  The last book was the one I posted my review for yesterday, Scream Catcher by Vincent Zandri.  I became a huge fan of his back in May 2010.  We occasionally keep in touch and he will let me know what books he is working on and the approximate publication date.  However, I was totally surprised, shocked and excited last week when he sent me an email that held an attachment with the Scream Catcher galley, which I had no idea that he had even written it.  This book supposedly had been a secret for a year.  And it was a secret surprise that was well worth it.  Scream Catcher should be out any day now.  If you like action packed, page turning thrillers (read my review from yesterday) get this book!!! 

And the book I am excited about right now, is and was the book I was reading before receiving Scream Catcher.  And that is Moonlight Rises, also by Vincent Zandri.  Another galley, one which I knew about and will be out later this year.  Patterson had always been my Number 1 male author, but last May, he got edged out and Vincent Zandri took that spot!!