I am always looking for a good book for the holidays. Keep reading to find out what all these books, for all ages, are all about...
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
To those of you in the USA, "Happy Thanksgiving". This is one of my favorite holidays. It's a day to remember exactly what you are thankful for and to spend it with those you love. It's this time of year that I miss family ... something I am so very grateful for. Today, I have put together a list of books that are Thanksgiving worthy...
I am always looking for a good book for the holidays. Keep reading to find out what all these books, for all ages, are all about...
I am always looking for a good book for the holidays. Keep reading to find out what all these books, for all ages, are all about...
Heartlines Cover Reveal!
Today we have the cover reveal for S. G. Holster’s HEARTLINES. I’m so thrilled to be bringing this gorgeous cover to you!!
Title: Heartlines
Author: S. G. Holster
Genre: Paranormal romance
Release Date: December 30th
About Heartlines:
Sometimes in battle surrender is the strongest move of all.
Brett Owen, the son of a Sentori leader, promised himself he’d never do the work of his brotherhood - killing reborn souls. He’d been naive to make such a vow. He’d been naive about a lot of things – such as the bond of family and love.
Taunted by a Sentori hunter, Brett does whatever he can to survive, even if it means embracing his dark Sentori side and earning the unwanted attention of the Sentori leaders. His life had never looked so frantic. And all the while, his true family is infecting his heart and mind.
When his heart is tied to an unexpected soul, he finds himself fighting for a future he desperately wants to live to see. It becomes clear that whatever freedoms Brett is hoping to win will not be gained without a fight. Fragile lives that had been carefully woven together will be ripped apart swiftly and easily.
Faith is betrayed.
Remorse and innocence intertwine.
Fate and chance collide to mend the tattered strands of Brett’s heart in the shocking conclusion to the Thirty Seconds To Die Series.
Goodreads
Catch up on the series now!!
Thirty Seconds To Die Goodread | Amazon | BN
Terrible Lies Goodreads | Amazon | BN
About S. G. Holster
S.G. HOLSTER lives in California with her husband and their two daughters. She is the author of the THIRTY SECONDS TO DIE series. The third and final book in the series, Heartlines, will be published late in 2014.
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About Heartlines:
Sometimes in battle surrender is the strongest move of all.
Brett Owen, the son of a Sentori leader, promised himself he’d never do the work of his brotherhood - killing reborn souls. He’d been naive to make such a vow. He’d been naive about a lot of things – such as the bond of family and love.
Taunted by a Sentori hunter, Brett does whatever he can to survive, even if it means embracing his dark Sentori side and earning the unwanted attention of the Sentori leaders. His life had never looked so frantic. And all the while, his true family is infecting his heart and mind.
When his heart is tied to an unexpected soul, he finds himself fighting for a future he desperately wants to live to see. It becomes clear that whatever freedoms Brett is hoping to win will not be gained without a fight. Fragile lives that had been carefully woven together will be ripped apart swiftly and easily.
Faith is betrayed.
Remorse and innocence intertwine.
Fate and chance collide to mend the tattered strands of Brett’s heart in the shocking conclusion to the Thirty Seconds To Die Series.
Goodreads
Catch up on the series now!!
Thirty Seconds To Die Goodread | Amazon | BN
Terrible Lies Goodreads | Amazon | BN
About S. G. Holster
S.G. HOLSTER lives in California with her husband and their two daughters. She is the author of the THIRTY SECONDS TO DIE series. The third and final book in the series, Heartlines, will be published late in 2014.
Twitter | Facebook | Pinterest | Website | Email
Enter S.G.'s giveaway!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Mockingjay Party!!
Well at last it's here! Mockingjay Part 1 will be officially released on Friday. If you're as excited as I am, you are probably planning what to do for your Mockingjay parties. I have put together some ideas on how to make the perfect Mockingjay party....
Invites
Invitations set the tone for the type of party you want to have. Here are some fun ideas on how to reap your fellow tributes.
Decorations
Now it's time to decorate! I love the idea of the wire fence around you front porch "Welcome to District 12".
Food
Now food in the districts were not that great. Living off of squirrel meat and stale bread does not sound like good party food to me, here are a few more appealing options.
I hope this helps you out with the Mockingjay festivities and may the odds be ever in your favor.
Invites
Invitations set the tone for the type of party you want to have. Here are some fun ideas on how to reap your fellow tributes.
Decorations
Now it's time to decorate! I love the idea of the wire fence around you front porch "Welcome to District 12".
Food
Now food in the districts were not that great. Living off of squirrel meat and stale bread does not sound like good party food to me, here are a few more appealing options.
Favors
I am a strong believer in never sending your guests home empty handed so here are some cute favors to send them on their way with.
National Kindness Day Is Today!!!!
All week we have been blogging about kindness. Today is the day, "National Kindness Day" ... so I have been racking my brain on what to post for such an awesome occasion. (Let's face it. The world needs a little more kindness in it.) This is what I came up with ...
We blog about books and our fictional heroes almost everyday but today I'm going to take a break and talk about the real life ones. These are the ones that show incredible kindness even when sometimes they shouldn't. I know there have been many times in my life where kindness has affected me for the better ... like getting food for my kids and when I pull up at the drive through they inform me the car in front of me already paid for my food. Or when I have done my own act of kindness and see the smile on the face of a stranger that is having a worse day than mine. It makes life worth living. So here we go. Most of these people you probably have never heard of before but they are the angels on earth, trying to make a difference in at least one person's life.
Act of Kindness #1
Caitlin Prater-Haacke
On Sept. 25, somebody broke into Caitlin Prater-Haacke’s locker at school and used her iPad to post a Facebook status update that told her to die, she said. Instead of letting it upset her, Prater-Haacke decided to respond with kindness and put up positive post-it notes on every locker before students arrived for school.
We blog about books and our fictional heroes almost everyday but today I'm going to take a break and talk about the real life ones. These are the ones that show incredible kindness even when sometimes they shouldn't. I know there have been many times in my life where kindness has affected me for the better ... like getting food for my kids and when I pull up at the drive through they inform me the car in front of me already paid for my food. Or when I have done my own act of kindness and see the smile on the face of a stranger that is having a worse day than mine. It makes life worth living. So here we go. Most of these people you probably have never heard of before but they are the angels on earth, trying to make a difference in at least one person's life.
Act of Kindness #1
Caitlin Prater-Haacke
“Bullying is not necessarily addressed, and people get really down about it. I wanted to do something positive — it was about due time,” Prater-Haacke said.
The community then banded together to launch a new anti-bullying campaign called "Positive Post-It Day", which encourages people to leave anonymous notes of kindness for one another.
The Staples store gave away Post-it notes to support the campaign.
One of the students who recieved a post it note said many students kept Prater-Haacke’s positive messages because the notes made them feel special.
Act of Kindness #2
Jorge Munoz
Jorge Munoz is one of the most inspiring people you'll ever meet. A school bus driver by day and an angel by night. Every night for the past 5 years, he with the help of his family, has gone home and cooked food for hundreds of people on his old stove. He then goes to a street corner in Queens, New York and feeds those that are hungry. He does this with his own money and donations he receives because "it's the right thing to do". He is a man that wants to help, and is the epitome of an everyday hero.
Act of Kindness #3
Mark and Ismini Svensson
Mark and Ismini Svensson have traveled plenty. Instead of the big wedding or a honeymoon, they've been crossing the country in hopes of helping those who could use it.
The New York couple has spent the last two years doing the "50 Acts of Giving Back" -- the challenge they're determined to complete instead of relaxing in their newly married bliss. They've been on a mission to shed light on causes they believe in and complete random acts of kindness in every U.S. state -- from giving out meals to homeless people in Missouri and showing rescue animals love in Florida, to donating gifts to sick kids in Arkansas and supporting domestic abuse victims in Utah.
The couple had the money for a wedding reception, but decided to use those savings and travel across all 50 states instead.
"We both realized that what makes us happiest is helping people in need," she told CNN
So many amazing stories out there. Today let's try to be a little kinder. Give someone a sticky note and tell them they're beautiful or pay for someones hot chocolate at Starbucks. Lets pay it forward!
3 Wishes Wednesday!!!
It's 3 Wishes Wednesday
Wish #1
A perfect for a gift that you can "make it your own" by These custom decals that are a perfect addition to any mug or glass. With these decals, turn any mug, glass, or water bottle into a unique and personalized accessory. They make wonderful holiday gifts.
These measure 3" wide and just under 2.5" tall.
Wish #2
LOVE THIS AND NEED TO HAVE THIS!!! I think this is something I need to be reminded of daily.
The Recipe for Happiness sign is a PERFECT mix of life lessons selected for
bringing happiness into your life. Weathered finish, mixed fonts, and bright colors
combine in this metal sign to create its style
WISH #3
What a beautiful reminder, Practice Kindness - A sweet reminder of how you can do your part to make the world a better place. This tag is made using a 1” 14 gauge aluminum disc with a brushed finish and each one is individually hand stamped.
"Kindness Party" Week!
As you may already know, this Thursday is "World Kindness Day" and here at My Title Wave we are having a "Kindness Party" this week!
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Hopefully all of you are trying to figure out some act of kindness you can do. It would be amazing to see a little more thoughtfulness ... an outreached hand to lift up those in need ... in the world today. Try to focus this week on "small-acts-of-kindness" or "pay-it-forward" moments you can create! Because ...
Recently I read an article that focused on kindness. In it, they talked about all the benefits we can give our children by teaching them to be kind to others. Not only does it help those on the receiving end, but it also helps the one giving the service. Without going into tons of details, here are the things your child will learn from being kind.
They will be more happy and caring.
In the article, Patty O'Grady, PhD, an expert in neuroscience, emotional learning, and positive psychology ... stated this:
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Hopefully all of you are trying to figure out some act of kindness you can do. It would be amazing to see a little more thoughtfulness ... an outreached hand to lift up those in need ... in the world today. Try to focus this week on "small-acts-of-kindness" or "pay-it-forward" moments you can create! Because ...
Recently I read an article that focused on kindness. In it, they talked about all the benefits we can give our children by teaching them to be kind to others. Not only does it help those on the receiving end, but it also helps the one giving the service. Without going into tons of details, here are the things your child will learn from being kind.
They will be more happy and caring.
They will have increased peer acceptance.
They will have a greater sense of belonging and improved self-esteem.
They will have improved health and less stress.
They will have increased feelings of gratitude.
They will have better concentration and improved results.
There will be a reduction in depression.
And ultimately ... there will be less bullying.
In the article, Patty O'Grady, PhD, an expert in neuroscience, emotional learning, and positive psychology ... stated this:
“Kindness changes the brain by the experience of kindness.
Children and adolescents do not learn kindness by only thinking about it and
talking about it. Kindness is best learned by feeling it so that they can
reproduce it.”
That got me thinking. What better way to get a child to "feel" something than by reading them a story. I find so many expressions can be felt by the written word. I have read books with my family where we have laughed together, swooned together, were scared together, and cried together. So, in honor of our "Week of Kindness" on My Title Wave, I compiled a list of books that children will love! Each book has a similar message ... being kind to others.
My challenge to you is to pick one book to read together with your children. However, don't just read it ... stop and discuss what they are hearing. Get them to express their feelings to you. And at the end, ask them what they learned from listening to the story. You will be amazed at what insight these precious young ones may have.
Read further to learn more about the books pictured.
A Week Of Kindness
November is here and for those of you in the U.S., Thanksgiving is on it's way. This week is Kindness Week so things here at My Title Wave are going to be based around kindness. To kick off this week, it's time for a book review. The book I chose to review was once again an author I had the chance to meet at the Vegas Valley Book Festival. : )
Sarah Ockler's, The Book of Broken Hearts, was a book that hit close to home. Jude is the youngest in a family of girls, I loved how each of these girls had their roll in the family and when the family is dealing with hard things, these traits came out. Jude has grown up her whole life with one rule ... stay away from the Vargas brothers! They are notorious heartbreakers. Eapecially after one of the Vargas brothers cheats on Jude's sister, breaking off their engagement, Jude and her sisters make a pact in blood and forever sealed in the Book of Broken Hearts. never to be broken.
Years later, Jude is the only one living at home and is spending her summer trying to hold on to the one thing that she believes will keep her Papi with them. Jude's Papi has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and it's progressing rapidly. The only time Jude sees her Father for who he truly is, is when they are fixing up his vintage Motorcycle. The only problem is that the only person who will fix the bike is non-other than the youngest Vargas brother, Emilio. She swears never to tell her sisters and before she knows it, she is caught in the Vargas trap and is starting to fall in love. What will her sisters say? Will the restoration of the bike help her dad? Well ... you're going to have to read the book to find out.
Jude is one of the most selfless characters I have ever read about. She has stopped her life to take care of her dad who can't be left alone. Leaving behind the epic summer she was supposed to have with her best friends.
You can't help but fall in love with Emilio with his amazing dimple and cocky personality. (Sorry. I just love my bad boys.)
I think my favorite thing about this book is the sense of family. I love how close they are (which made the deterioration of Papi hard to handle at times), Oh ... and I have never wanted to make empanadas more in my life than I did while reading this book.
Needless to say, I loved the book! The language at times was not the best so it's a 17+ book but it's a must read. Just as your heart is breaking, something swoops in to put it back together. (Mainly a boy named Emilio.)
If you would like to know more about this book, keep reading ...
Years later, Jude is the only one living at home and is spending her summer trying to hold on to the one thing that she believes will keep her Papi with them. Jude's Papi has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and it's progressing rapidly. The only time Jude sees her Father for who he truly is, is when they are fixing up his vintage Motorcycle. The only problem is that the only person who will fix the bike is non-other than the youngest Vargas brother, Emilio. She swears never to tell her sisters and before she knows it, she is caught in the Vargas trap and is starting to fall in love. What will her sisters say? Will the restoration of the bike help her dad? Well ... you're going to have to read the book to find out.
Jude is one of the most selfless characters I have ever read about. She has stopped her life to take care of her dad who can't be left alone. Leaving behind the epic summer she was supposed to have with her best friends.
You can't help but fall in love with Emilio with his amazing dimple and cocky personality. (Sorry. I just love my bad boys.)
I think my favorite thing about this book is the sense of family. I love how close they are (which made the deterioration of Papi hard to handle at times), Oh ... and I have never wanted to make empanadas more in my life than I did while reading this book.
Needless to say, I loved the book! The language at times was not the best so it's a 17+ book but it's a must read. Just as your heart is breaking, something swoops in to put it back together. (Mainly a boy named Emilio.)
If you would like to know more about this book, keep reading ...
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