Vision and Verse Surpasses 35,000 Pageviews!

Dear Gentle Readers,

I woke up this morning to discover that Vision and Verse has surpassed the 35,000 milestone.  I am thrilled and amazed and so grateful to each and every one of you who takes the time to stop by every day to see what's happening here at this little art and author blog. Thank you.

Hugs,
Carol

CONNECTED HEARTS by Danice Akiyoshi

***** (5 Stars)

Family Love and a Promise

     CONNECTED HEARTS by Danice Akiyoshi is the story of two sisters who are deeply connected through family love and a promise.  The author takes you on a joyful lavish trip, full of elegance and extravagance, and the next thing you know, tears are streaming down your face!  Many twists and turns and moments of introspection from the well-defined and likable characters bring this touching, fast-paced story to a pleasant, satisfying conclusion. Highly recommended.
by Carol Ann Kauffman 

Link:
http://www.amazon.com/Connected-Hearts-Danice-Akiyoshi-ebook/dp/B00C1JUU94/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1411392860&sr=1-1&keywords=Danice+Akiyoshi

    

SPLINTERS, The Prospero Chronicles, Book 1 of 3

 

ON SALE:
SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
JUVENILE FICTION / HORROR & GHOST STORIES
ISBN-13: 9781939967398
Pages: 350 | Trim: 5.5 x 8.25 Formats/Price:
Trade Paperback ($14.99), eBook ($8.99) Available Subrights:
Production (World), Translation (World), Non- US English (World)
Distributed By: Independent Publishers Group (IPG)
Marketing

• Online campaign: blog tour, website, reviews, giveaways, video interviews
  
• Improved success based on previous other works
  
• Nationally distributed ARCs to media and bloggers
  
• Western U.S. Book Tour, focused in California
  
• Comic Con & comic bookstore signings
  
• Substantial social networking presence, improved by combined author efforts
  
• Shapeshifter social media campaign
  

SPLINTERS
THE PROSPERO CHRONICLES, BOOK 1 OF 3
F.J.R. TITCHENELL & MATT CARTER
A thrilling young adult novel that features two strong, independent protagonists. Splinters mixes mystery, humor, and science fiction in a way that will leave readers desperate for more.
Under ordinary circumstances, Ben and Mina would never have had reason to speak to each other; he's an easy-going people person with a healthy skepticism about the paranormal, and she's a dangerously obsessive monster-hunter with a crippling fear of betrayal. But the small town of Prospero, California, has no ordinary circumstances to offer. In order to uncover a plot set by the seemingly innocent but definitely shapeshifting monsters-that-look-like-friends-family-and-neighbors, the two stark opposites must both find ways to put aside their differences and learn to trust each other.
Highlights

• First installment in The Prospero Chronicles.
  
• Film rights interest from production companies, including The Imaginarium Studios with Andy Serkis.
  
• Appeals to fans of horror, science fiction, and young adult fiction
  
• F.J.R. Titchenell and Matt Carter have strong social media platforms that interact well with the book's target demographic
  
• F.J.R. Titchenell previously wrote Confessions of the Very First Zombie Slayer (That I Know of).
  About the Authors
  F.J.R TITCHENELL and MATT CARTER met and fell in love in a musical theatre class at Pasadena City College and have been inseparable ever since. Though they have both dreamed of being writers from a very young age, they both truly hit their stride after they met, bouncing ideas off of one another, forcing each other to strive to be better writers, and mingling Matt's lifelong love of monsters with Fiona's equally disturbing inability to let go of high school. They were married in 2011 in a ceremony that involved kilts, Star Wars music, and a cake topped by figurines of them fighting a zombified wedding party.
  Titchenell and Carter live in San Gabriel, California.
  

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SECURING HER HEART by Elizabeth James

Book Description:

Publication Date: September 24, 2014

Eight years ago, Jolene Anderson left her family and friends behind to study fashion design abroad.  As she began to soar in both her professional and personal life, without warning, her world came crashing down. Broken, she retreats to the only place she feels safe...home.

Ryder Brisson is getting his life in order.  His military service has prepared him for civilian life with his own security firm. His future is looking bright, but there's one thing that would make his life complete...the one he's loved all of his life, Jolene.

A series of threatening events force Jolene to hire protection and Ryder is the one she turns to.  Can Ryder prove to her that a lifelong friendship can become the love of a lifetime?  His job is to protect her, but will he succeed in securing her heart?

Links:

Book Party:https://www.facebook.com/events/305457836295763/

Amazon Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/Securing-Her-Heart-Solitaire-Book-ebook/dp/B00MV25RH6/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1411414223&sr=1-1&keywords=securing+her+heart

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/477347

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/securing-her-heart-elizabeth-james/1120371618?ean=2940046176629

New review of LORD OF BLAKELEY by Carol Ann Kauffman

5 out of 5 stars
Love is Forever... September 19, 2014
By Amazon Customer
Format:Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

Lord of Blakeley is a passionate love story that takes the reader on a journey to several dimensions, planets, and styles of behavior...
Lord Andrew and Lady Aleese share an unbreakable bond of love that is tested repeatedly. This couple will face anything to be together, including surviving difficult circumstances on other planets.
Andrew is a humble and honest man. His gentle nature is put to the test after his wife is kidnapped repeatedly by an enemy from another land. Enduring and surviving intense suffering during their separations, Andrew and Aleese both realize that they need to change the way they play this dreadful game. With the help of family and friends, Andrew and Aleese defeat the people and issues that threaten to ruin their marriage.
I especially enjoyed the sassy and slightly stubborn personality of Lady Aleese. Lord Andrew was a perfect mate for her. I am looking forward to reading another book by Carol Ann Kauffman. Her writing style was very enjoyable.

by Danice Akiyoshi, Author of Connected Hearts

Link:
http://www.amazon.com/LORD-BLAKELEY-Time-After-ebook/dp/B00DXF1710/ref=la_B0076OMJY8_1_7?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1411392613&sr=1-7