Susan Barton Marketing presents... An Interview with Author Michael Phillip Cash + GIVEAWAY!

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Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers.

If you're anything like me, you're always on the lookout for new and exciting reading opportunities.  It doesn't matter what time of year, where it takes place, the genre (mostly), or pretty much anything else, except that it catches your eye, holds your attention, and is an AWESOME read!  Am I right? ^-^  In the spirit of discovery, I'm joining Susan Barton Marketing to shine the bookish spotlight on author Michael Phillip Cash.  His list of published works keeps growing and the material varies, but he seems to have a found a home of late in stories that deliver a bit of thrills and chills, such as A Haunting on Long Island...

It's a four book collection featuring stories with spirits held captive by demons, houses possessed, previous owners that don't know when to move out, and gambler's that couldn't kick the habit even after passing through death's door...among other things.  Sound like your cup of tea?  Well then, click on over to Amazon to snag your copy today!  In the mean time, I chatted briefly with the author himself to get his thoughts on the paranormal...

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AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Michael Phillip Cash

Have you ever had a paranormal experience?

Oh, yes. I remember having experiences a number of times. One time in particular, when I was a young teen, I was sitting in my den watching movies. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed the spirit of a man floating down the hall. I saw this figure a several times, but I always wondered if it was just my imagination playing tricks on me. Then one day I had a friend over. When he asked who the guy was walking down the hallway I realized this was not my imagination. I turned to my friend and told him that was our resident ghost.

Which television paranormal team is your favorite?

Ghost Adventures crew, all day. The Ghost Adventures team is always investigating the best paranormal hotspots and they never fail to capture some really compelling evidence. They handle everything themselves – cameras and paranormal equipment, so to me that makes it all the more genuine.

Have you always been interested in the paranormal?

Yes, since I was a little kid I’ve been interested in all things paranormal. I love everything about the supernatural. Knowing there are spirits roaming here on Earth proves to me that we are spiritual beings and there is life after death. I find that very comforting.

Do you plan to add to the A Haunting on Long Island book series?

Currently, I am writing about Monsters (it's what my agent wants). But in the future, you never know. I always have several projects going – most of them supernaturally related – so continuing the series is always a possibility somewhere down the line.

Michael Phillip Cash is the author of the four-book series A Haunting on Long Island. Readers can connect with Michael on his website and Facebook.

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Special thanks to Susan at Susan Barton Marketing for the chance to bring this tour to you.  (THANKS!)  For more information on this title, the author, or the collection, feel free to click through the links provided above.  These titles are available now, so click on over to your favorite online retailer to grab your copy today.

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My Book Tour presents...an INTERVIEW with MONSTERLAND Author Michael Okon!

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Today, we're joining a My Book Tour promotion already in progress starring the forthcoming release from author Michael Okon.  It's a spooky, creepy, monster filled read aimed at the Young Adult genre fanset (and older) that's a perfect fit for our current season of reading...not that you need an excuse to read a story brimming with vampires, zombies, werewolves, and....GASP....humans!

(~AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!~)

I had the pleasure of reading it in a prior version, so today I'm skipping the review (though you can read THAT one here) to bring you a spotlight AND something more.  First, the spotlight!  Keep your hands and arms inside the car, unless you want them to be someone else's snack...

Monsterland

by

Michael Okon

ASIN: B0751F3B3S

Worldfire Press

About the book...

Welcome to Monsterland—the scariest place on Earth.

Wyatt Baldwin's senior year is not going well. His parents divorce, then his dad mysteriously dies. He’s not exactly comfortable with his new stepfather, Carter White, either. An ongoing debate with his best friends Melvin and Howard Drucker over which monster is superior has gotten stale. He’d much rather spend his days with beautiful and popular Jade. However, she’s dating the brash high-school quarterback Nolan, and Wyatt thinks he doesn’t stand a chance. 

But everything changes when Wyatt and his friends are invited to attend the grand opening of Monsterland, a groundbreaking theme park where guests can interact with vampires in Vampire Village, be chased by werewolves on the River Run, and walk among the dead in Zombieville.

With real werewolves, vampires and zombies as the main attractions, what could possibly go wrong?

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Sounds good, right?

Well, it totally was...hence why when the opportunity came to shine a spotlight on this title once again, I couldn't pass it up.  So, now we're on to that aforementioned "something more"...which actually works out to be an AUTHOR INTERVIEW!  No worries, we kept it short, sweet-ish, and bursting with MONSTER goodness.

Ready?  Set?

Please welcome author Michael Okon!

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INTERVIEW:  Author Michael Okon

I read Monsterland and likened it to a paranormal version of Jurassic Park. (Nice job!) Truth time... If you had to choose one area to live in within Monsterland, where would it be and why?

Thank you! Werewolf River Run all day!  I modeled the entire River Run after my favorite rides – Pirates of the Caribbean, Splash Mountain and Jurassic Park River Adventure. Those are my happy places.

Let's flip that coin now... which would you avoid at all costs and why?

Zombieville. There’s just something creepy about living on a perfect suburban street in the middle of a zombie apocalypse.

Which character do you most identify with in your novel?

Truly, all three boys (Wyatt, Melvin, and Howard Drucker) are different reflections of me. However, Wyatt is certainly the teen I can easily identify with. Facing your fears and maturity were two things I needed to learn when I was younger.

Top three paranormal creatures and why you love/loathe them. Ready... Go!

1. The Glob: It’s a relentless blob, and cannot be stopped by bullets or fire. See Monsterland 2
2. Mummies: They are stronger than werewolves. See Monsterland 2
3. Ghosts: Can violate your inner soul. Again, see Monsterland 2
   

Describe Monsterland in TEN WORDS or less...

Werewolves versus vampires versus zombies in a monster theme park.

Michael Okon is a bestselling author and screenwriter. His newly revised book, Monsterland, is scheduled for release on October 15. Michael invites readers to connect with him on his website.  

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About the author...

Michael Okon is a lifelong movie buff, a music playlist aficionado, and a sucker for self-help books. He lives on the North Shore of Long Island with his wife and children.

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Special thanks to Susan at My Book Tour for the chance to bring this tour to you as well as to author Michael Okon for the great interview.  (THANKS!)  For more information on this title, the author, THIS TOUR, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above.  This title is set to release October 13, 2017 (as of this post), so pre-order your copy today or mark your calendar!  Don't miss the other GREAT STOPS on this tour for more bookish fun, all of which can be found on the main tour page along with a nifty GIVEAWAY!

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!

BLOG TOUR: Honeysuckle Holiday by Kathleen M Jacobs - SPOTLIGHT + GIVEAWAY!

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Today, we're joining a My Book Tour promotion already in progress.  It stars a work of Fiction that, from the sound of things, promises to whisk you away to days gone by with a Southern drawl and a hefty dose of 1960's controversy.  It was a different time and many things accepted (or not) now were much more gossip inducing (or worse) back then.  So, if you'd be so kind, please pour yourself a cold glass of tea and settle in for a glimpse of today's blog tour guest and book of choice...

Honeysuckle Holiday
by
Kathleen M. Jacobs

• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: Little Creek Books (May 11, 2016)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1939289904
• ISBN-13: 978-1939289902

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ABOUT THE BOOK:

Honeysuckle Holiday centers on the life of twelve-year-old protagonist, Lucy. It takes place in the south, in the late 1960s. Lucy struggles internally to come to terms with her parents' sudden and mysterious divorce. She finds herself thrust almost overnight from a world of comfort and privilege into one of near marginality.

When Lucy’s mother hires a black woman to help her, the situation intensifies. As the story progresses, Lucy learns the mystery behind her parents' divorce and her father's uncharacteristic, almost unforgivable immersion in the KKK. Lucy comes to shed her unknowing racism, taking her beyond the ideals of youth, her love of books and the trappings of childhood knit closely to her very fiber. She learns to peel back the layers of human frailty (her own included) painful piece by painful piece, while struggling to hold on to the comforts of innocence. Honeysuckle Holiday is young adult, to adult reading.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen M. Jacobs’s work has appeared in regional and national publications. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Humanistic Studies, and has taught English and Creative Writing on the high school and college levels.

Kathleen divides her time between the Appalachian region and New York City. Honeysuckle Holiday is her first young adult novel. She encourages readers to connect with her on her website, and on Facebook and Twitter.

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Special thanks to Susan at My Book Tour for the chance to participate in this promotion.  (THANKS!)  For more information on this title, the author, or those tours on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above.  This title is available now, so click on over to Amazon to snag your copy today!

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BOOK SPOTLIGHT: Rosie and Friends Positively Different by Helen Hipp

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Today, we're shining the spotlight on a Picture Book title via My Book Tours.  It stars a child friendly look at the strength and confidence that can be found in truly being yourself...a hard concept to grasp, let alone remember at any age, but especially during those formative years.  So, to help deliver the message that we are all special, unique, and FABULOUS in our own right, here comes today's title in the spotlight...

 

 

 

Rosie and Friends Positively Different

by

Helen Hipp

 

About the book...

Rosie and Friends is Helping Children to Understand That Their Uniqueness Is Not a Weakness.

 

Rosie the Pink Hippo asks readers "What advice would you give your friends who want to feel better about themselves" in this adventure book to help readers see that being different can be positive. Join Rosie the Pink Hippo, Olivia the Ostrich, and many others in this educational and eye-opening 28-page illustrated children's book, Rosie and Friends Positively Different, a creative and fun teaching tool intended for parents, caregivers, teachers, and children who may have felt at some point in their life that they were different from their peers.

 

 

 

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About the author...

 

 

Helen Hipp has had her own kind of safari through the land of a large family. She was always exploring new ways to define herself. There are many ways to navigate the waters of life says Helen. “You may ride in a canoe, sailboat, motorboat, or you may find yourself on the back of a pink hippo!”

With a mindset that centered on creating opportunities out of obstacles, Helen explored career opportunities, by connecting her personal experiences (parenting a child with special needs) with her beliefs, professional skills, and aspirations.

Helen received her M.A. in counseling and began her career as a psychotherapist to help people find answers for their life problems. Her work eventually evolved into a coaching practice, WithinU Life Coaching, focusing on individuals with special needs and their families.

Helen has authored articles for Family Works and Washington Family Magazine and written multiple self-help articles published by ezine.com where she is viewed as an expert in her field. She has been a contributor as a special needs consultant to FOX44 News in Burlington, Vermont.

In addition to her work, Helen has written two children’s books creating a very effective way to motivate kids of all ages to meet their challenges with self-acceptance, confidence and understanding.

Her debut children’s book, A Different Kind of Safari, released in 2013 addresses the many questions life asks by offering up lighthearted, ever-changing perspectives that transform personal challenges into opportunities. Once again, the engaging safari family, led by Rosie the Pink Hippo inspires, and help you see your life differently in her new book, Rosie and Friends Positively Different. With a cast characters experiencing real-life issues such as anxiety, fear, physical differences and poor self-esteem, Helen Hipp’s adventure books provide children with the opportunity to identify, understand and feel supported by the characters handling of similar fears, interests, and concerns.

Readers can connect with Helen Hipp on her website and on Twitter.

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Special thanks to Susan at My Book Tour for the chance to bring this promotion to you.  (THANKS!)  For more information on this title, the author, or those tours on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above.  Be sure to keep your eye on the blogosphere for all the other awesome sites participating in this promotion!  This title is available now, so swing by Amazon to snag your copy today and help the little ones in your life live BIG, live PROUD, and show the world who they truly are!

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!

 

 

 

 



BOOK SPOTLIGHT: Emotional Paramedics by Susan E Barton

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Today, we're joining a My Book Tour in progress starring a work of Fiction with a curious title, an eyebrow raising cover, and content that ranges from your typical coming-of-age story to things a bit more intense.  Curious?  I thought you might be.  Ready or not, here comes today's title in the spotlight...

Emotional Paramedics

by

Susan E. Barton

Paperback: 200 pages

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Release Date:  August 7, 2016

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1536960322

ISBN-13: 978-1536960327

ABOUT THE BOOK:

August Gallagher is a sweet and intelligent Brooklyn girl just trying to find her place in the world during the turbulent 1960s. Unfortunately, her mother Alis doesn't make things easy for her. Bad choices, poor parenting and abusive men create chaos at every turn. Yet, through it all, August reluctantly remains a devoted daughter and continues to be Alis's emotional paramedic.

Along the way, August finds friendship, romance and makes a few dangerous enemies. When Alis hits rock bottom, August is forced to come to terms with the fact that it's finally time to cut the dysfunctional cord to save herself from Alis's emotional grasp. This is a wonderful coming-of-age story that will appeal to a wide variety of readers.

*This book deals with serious social issues. It includes some strong language and mature situations. It is recommended for readers 17 and up.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Susan Barton is an author, book promoter, marketer and coach. Susan has written several non-fiction and fiction books with several more books in the works. She currently resides in North Texas with her husband and their two dogs.

She invites readers to connect with her via her website and on social media:

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Special thanks to Susan at My Book Tour for the chance to bring this promotion to you.  (THANKS!)  For more information on this title, the author, or those tours forthcoming, feel free to click through the links provided above.  This title is available now, so click on over to Amazon to pick up your copy today!

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!