It is another fun day with the Something Wicked Tour and today I have author Ann Noser with us for a special guest post all about fear! There will also be a wonderful giveaway for How To Date Dead Guys, a wonderful series that is all about the ghosts so be sure to take a minute and enter it as well!
Published By; Curiosity Quills (July 15, 2014)
Series: Book One in the Blood Moon Series
Book Description:
College sophomore Emma Roberts remembers her mother’s sage advice: “don’t sleep around, don’t burp in public, and don’t tell anyone you see ghosts”. But when cute Mike Carlson drowns in the campus river under her watch, Emma’s sheltered life shatters.
Blamed for Mike’s death and haunted by nightmares, Emma turns to witchcraft and a mysterious Book of Shadows to bring him back. Under a Blood Moon, she lights candles, draws a pentacle on the campus bridge, and casts a spell. The invoked river rages up against her, but she escapes its fury. As she stumbles back to the dorm, a stranger drags himself from the water and follows her home. And he isn’t the only one…
Instead of raising Mike, Emma assists the others she stole back from the dead—a pre-med student who jumped off the bridge, a young man determined to solve his own murder, and a frat boy Emma can’t stand…at first. More comfortable with the dead than the living, Emma delves deeper into the seductive Book of Shadows. Her powers grow, but witchcraft may not be enough to protect her against the vengeful river and the killers that feed it their victims.
Inspired by the controversial Smiley Face Murders, HOW TO DATE DEAD GUYS will appeal to the secret powers hidden deep within each of us.
***Note: classified as New Adult due to the college-aged main character, but material is appropriate for those in 10th grade and up.***
About the Author:
Growing up an only child, I learned to entertain myself. During summer vacations, my greatest form of exercise consisted of turning the pages of a book. Now I’m all grown up, and full of stories half-written in my head. I have to write them down so I can find out what happens next.
HOW TO DATE DEAD GUYS is my first novel.
When I'm not living in my own created fantasy world, I'm a small animal veterinarian and a mother. My writing career began via monthly Pet Vet columns for the local Post Bulletin newspaper. Next I published non-fiction articles in RunMinnesota, the DVM360 journal, and The Wagazine.
Book ideas bubble up from the most unexpected places: a sign post, a newspaper article, a radio show. I've got more stories in my head than down on paper.
Just give me time...
What Are You Afraid Of, Little Girl?
Everybody's afraid of something, whether they care to admit it or not.
What's your biggest fear?
Spiders? Big, hairy, wiggly-legged spiders?
Werewolves? Oh, wait, that's right—werewolves are sexy now. I forgot. Vampires, too, of course. Shucks.
That kind of ruins Halloween, doesn't it? Never mind. There's plenty of other things to be scared of, trust me.
My biggest fear is disease. I'm even more scared of disease than of death, because of the suffering that goes along with it. I've watched so many fight dementia or cancer. I'm terrified I'll "inherit" my family's predisposition to developing Alzheimer's disease. I wonder at the nursing home's tendency to keep people alive for much longer than they are comfortable.
As a veterinarian, I'm told that euthanasia should be the hardest part of my job. Part of me agrees, but I also might argue that perhaps it should be the easiest. I can offer my patients an "out" from their suffering. Human doctors can't. For me, it would be much harder to be the human doctor helpless to do anything to ease the suffering of a child dying of cancer when pain meds no longer relieve the pain. I'm not making an argument for human euthanasia, I'm simply pointing out that physical pain and agony can often be so much worse than death.
That is why suffering from disease is what I fear most, but we all must face it at some point in our lives (or deaths).
May we be graced with the courage and grace to endure what lies ahead.
Don't forget to check out the other fun posts we have scheduled today as well!
And Braine @Talk Supe with Owl & The City of Angels by Kristi Charish (GP & Review)
Ah yes decease and the consequences are always so terrible...
ReplyDeleteAgreed..this is one reason yearly physicals are so important
ReplyDeleteOoo this sounds good! Also, spiders are definitely scary.
ReplyDeleteThey are, way too many legs and the ability to bite? *shudders*
DeletePlus some are huge and some are deadly. Yikes! No thanks.
DeleteCertainly my fears have changed with age. I suppose that's true for all of us.
ReplyDeleteThat is true Ann, you made a really good point!
DeleteAn interesting post, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and checking it out!
DeleteI remember your review for this, Ali! And the ghosts in it sounded so interesting and perfect o read this time of year. It's not surprising how what is scary changes from children and teens to adults - right?? Thanks for the great guest post :)
ReplyDeleteIt is! I remember being afraid of vampires and now I love reading about them, go figure!
DeleteShe speaks the truth! Disease is such a scary thing.
ReplyDeleteIt really is. :(
DeleteAwesome Post and Giveaway!! Disease is def a big fear of mine
ReplyDeleteThanks Tori!
DeleteOMG how to date dead guys ;) LOVE It
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great post!!
It was a fun read. ;)
DeleteDisease really is scary! I can't wait to read How to Date Dead Guys. It's been on my TBR list for quite some time :)
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear that and I hope you love it!
DeleteGah! I'm not sure if this is something I would read for myself, but I do have a few family members that enjoy this genre in particular; thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and checking it out Claudia!
Deletedisease, yeah I can see that as a fear ;/ not fun watching someone close to you suffer either.
ReplyDeleteI kinda love the name of this book ha
It is a fun one Lily. ;)
DeleteReally interesting guest post. Totally a fear of mine as well!
ReplyDeleteThanks Grace, I think as we get older, it is for a lot of us, especially with loved ones.
DeleteThis sounds really good. I love books with ghosts and witchcraft!
ReplyDeleteI'm afraid of disease as well. Or severe injury. Anything that causes suffering I suppose.
I think most of us are Candace, at least I know I am!
DeleteTotally agree, as I age, I am more and more terrified of sickness and disease. Scary.
ReplyDeleteAgreed Heidi!
DeleteI guess I never really thought about that as a "fear" but now you've given me something to think about. I guess I have to admit it's a pretty terrifying thing.
ReplyDeleteI never thought much about it being a fear either Tyler but I totally do now, especially with loved ones. That would be the worst.
DeleteI hadn't heard of this book before. It sounds cute! I totally agree with her on disease being scarier than monsters.
ReplyDeleteAgreed Molly!
DeleteI've seen this before and the title is so attention grabbing! Thanks for the feature and giveaway, Ali
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by!
DeleteI want to read this one. I totally agree about fear of disease! Especially after watching my sister go through it. It's heart wrenching and heart breaking all at the same time. BUT, it also allows you to see people step out of their comfort zones, and step up to the plate to help comfort a family or sick person. It can be wonderful. Weird...right?
ReplyDeleteNo I understand where you are coming from Becca, it can definitely make you stronger!
DeleteWell, my comment keeps disappearing, lol :) I'm also afraid of disease, due to a horrible history in our family... I'm curious about this book now. A very good guest post.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that Ramona. *hugs* All Ann's books are fun. ;)
DeleteA very interesting topic. I think I might give it a try. Thank you for the amazing giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you are willing to try it!!
DeleteThis one sounds like a great read. Thanks for the giveaway too! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by! :D
DeleteWow, disease. That's crazy. I have a fear of small things (like babies) crawling at my feet.
ReplyDeleteLOL!
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ReplyDeleteGreat guest post. I found the fact that she's a veterinarian and an author interesting and the choice of disease as her greatest fear intriguing and something a lot of people can easily identify with. The books sounds great.
ReplyDeleteI agree Ellen!
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