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Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Virtual Tour: INSIDE PHOENIX by @RoniOConnell - Schedule, Freebie & Giveaway


Happy Release Day:


About The Book:

A standalone, full length paranormal thriller filled with steamy wolf shifter romance.

Phoenix Reynolds, former high fashion model in denial of her wolf heritage, owns a coffeehouse in a tiny mountain town. Daughter of billionaire resort mogul parents who abandoned her to the whims of the fashion world at only fifteen.

Ian Brody, NFL wide receiver and alpha wolf shifter, arrives in town to investigate the murders of college-aged pups.

Together they make a combustible pair. He wants her and recognizes her as his life mate. She is an adamant virgin, refusing the sex that will trigger her shift.

When she becomes prey how will he protect her?

How can she love and submit to the dominant alpha but remain herself?
When tragedy strikes, Phoenix Reynolds abandons her high fashion modeling career to open Brown Burro Coffee in a tiny mountain town.

NFL wide receiver and wolf alpha, Ian Brody, comes to town to investigate the killings of college-aged shifters but finds his soulmate in Phoenix.

Will Phoenix embrace her inner wolf and become Ian’s mate or remain a virgin in denial of her heritage?

Or will the killer find her first?


Follow The Tour:

https://www.facebook.com/events/226701784525486/
October 31st A Teaspoon of What’s Hot Review/Guest/Promo Post
October 31st Cherry Mischievous  – Guest Post
October 31st Cabin Goddess Review/Recipe/Guest Post
November 1st Pixie Vixen Book Reviews – Guest Post/Promo Post
November 1st An Unconventional Librarian  – Guest/Promo Post
November 2nd Bookish Promo/Excerpt
November 2ndA Reader’s Diary – Author Interview/Guest Post
November 3rd Christine Abee  – Review
November 3rd Bookhounds  – Guest Post/Promo Post
November 3rd Lynn’s Romance Enthusiasm Playlist/Guest/Promo Post
November 6th Jerre McNeill Review
November 6th The Vagaries of Us Review
November 6thHeather Ann’s Book Reviews Review/Guest Post
November 7th Forbidden Reviews Review
November 7th Jessica Belisle  – Review
November 8th Anita Tuggle Lawrence – Review
November 8th Journeys & Life  – Review/Promo Post
November 8th Book Lovers Life Playlist/Promo Post
November 9th LRB – Karin Baker Review
November 9th All About Book Divas  – Promo Post
November 9th Cymia Moss  – Review
November 10th The Book Worm Pirate Review
November 10th The Power of Three Readers  – Review/Promo
November 10th LRB – Patti Baker Review/Promo

About the Author:
Roni O’Connell lives with her husband and two dogs high in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.

She finds inspiration in the forest, wildlife, and lakes around her home.

A former English teacher, Roni enjoys the company of young adults, their spirited opinions, great enthusiasm, and outrageous humor.

When Roni isn’t writing novels, you can find her hiking in the forest or contemplating the wonders of nature.

Social Media Links:

Free Book 10/31-11/4:
Giveaway:
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Wednesday, October 25, 2017

The @skechersp2pwalk is days away & we want you to join us! Donate or Register today! http://bit.ly/2iKByWe


About The Walk:

The annual SKECHERS Pier to Pier Friendship Walk is an awe-inspiring event that brings together all walks of life for one common purpose; to support children with special needs and education. The walk is produced by SKECHERS USA and co-produced by The Friendship Foundation.


SKECHERS Foundation Mission
Founded in 2010 by the Greenberg Family, The SKECHERS Foundation exists to strengthen communities all over the world, through our greatest asset: Children. We invest in organizations dedicated to embracing individuals with special needs, improving education and empowering disadvantage youth. Our goal is simply to inspire and support individuals to make a valiant effort in creating community.

The Friendship Foundation Mission
The Friendship Foundation, formerly known as The Friendship Circle of the South Bay, exists to bring happiness and companionship to children and young adults with special needs by celebrating their uniqueness and individuality to create renewed strength, comfort and peace of mind to the families of these special individuals; to foster the values of altruism, compassion and acceptance among teen volunteers; and to heighten community awareness, sensitivity and encourage a sense of responsibility and involvement. It is our belief that every person is precious and capable of love, connection and friendship. Learn more about The Friendship Foundation

My First Friend
Friendship is an important part of a child's social-emotional development. From our friends we learn to share, to listen and to express our feelings. Most importantly, our friends give us a sense of belonging. Read up on some amazing friendships that have been developed through The Friendship Circle and by the support of the SKECHERS Friendship Walk. Meet our kids

The Event:


The SKECHERS Pier to Pier Friendship Walk begins next to the Manhattan Beach Pier. Participants will walk south towards the Hermosa Beach Pier for the turnaround point, and then return to the Manhattan Beach Pier. The total duration of the Walk is about 3.5 miles.

Early Check-In:
Friday, October 27 - 11:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday, October 28 - 11:00am - 4:00pm 

The SKECHERS stores in Manhattan BeachRedondo Beach South Bay GalleriaTorrance Del Amo Mall, and Promenade on the Peninsula in Palos Verdes (near the fountains and across from Good Stuff Restaurant)
**All registrants will receive an email with additional details on early check-in a week before the Walk.

At the Walk:

Sunday, October 29 

8:00am 
Location: Manhattan Beach Pier 
Check-in and Registration
Exhibitions and Fun Zone 

9:00am*
Opening Ceremony and Pier to Pier Walk


Fees
Registration: $30 (for adults and kids 3 and up)
Registration (on day of event): $35
T-shirt: FREE with registration**

Registration is optional for babies (even those with a stroller!)
All who are registered will get their own t-shirt and gift bag.

** If you'd like a gift bag for your little one, please register your child.
*Time is approximate.
**Shirts & gift bags are available for registrants while supplies last.



Contact Us!:


Wednesday, October 11, 2017

INSIDE PHOENIX by @RoniOConnell - Cover Reveal + Tour Signups


Cover Reveal:


About The Book:

A standalone, full length paranormal thriller filled with steamy wolf shifter romance.

Phoenix Reynolds, former high fashion model in denial of her wolf heritage, owns a coffeehouse in a tiny mountain town. Daughter of billionaire resort mogul parents who abandoned her to the whims of the fashion world at only fifteen.

Ian Brody, NFL wide receiver and alpha wolf shifter, arrives in town to investigate the murders of college-aged pups.

Together they make a combustible pair. He wants her and recognizes her as his life mate. She is an adamant virgin, refusing the sex that will trigger her shift.

When she becomes prey how will he protect her?

How can she love and submit to the dominant alpha but remain herself?
When tragedy strikes, Phoenix Reynolds abandons her high fashion modeling career to open Brown Burro Coffee in a tiny mountain town.

NFL wide receiver and wolf alpha, Ian Brody, comes to town to investigate the killings of college-aged shifters but finds his soulmate in Phoenix.

Will Phoenix embrace her inner wolf and become Ian’s mate or remain a virgin in denial of her heritage?

Or will the killer find her first?

About The Author:



Roni O’Connell lives with her husband and two dogs high in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.

She finds inspiration in the forest, wildlife, and lakes around her home.

A former English teacher, Roni enjoys the company of young adults, their spirited opinions, great enthusiasm, and outrageous humor.

When Roni isn’t writing novels, you can find her hiking in the forest or contemplating the wonders of nature.

Social Media Links:

Sign up for the Tour:
To sign up for the INSIDE PHOENIX virtual tour, fill out the form via the link below:  
      https://goo.gl/forms/KTFXFyYwGOOmIu9Q2

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Friday, August 11, 2017

SEVEN Year Blogoversary Celebration + Giveaway!


Lady Reader’s Bookstuff is SEVEN!








You say it's your birthday
It's my birthday too--yeah
They say it's your birthday
We're gonna have a good time
I'm glad it's your birthday
Happy birthday to you.


Yes we're going to a party party

Yes we're going to a party party

Yes we're going to a party party.



I would like you to dance--Birthday



Take a cha-cha-cha-chance-Birthday

I would like you to dance--Birthday

Dance



You say it's your birthday

Well it's my birthday too--yeah

You say it's your birthday

We're gonna have a good time

I'm glad it's your birthday

Happy birthday to you. 





When I began blogging three years ago, I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. (To be honest, I still don't. I just kind of go with the flow and do my own thing.)



I have learned several things that are most awesome. I've seen things and experienced opportunities that I never would have imagined during the last three years. I've made friends that I otherwise would not and I've read more books than I can possibly count. 


Instead of me going on and on about what I've done (or haven't for that matter) I'm going to show you some of my favorite things and then we'll get to the goodies. 


Author events! 

The very first Author Event I attended was for Richelle Mead. I had no clue who she was and didn't own the 3 previous books in the series. 

From there I went on to attend several events. Eventually, I began to moderate and interview the authors.


Richelle Mead 



Nick Lake



Dan Wells, Claudia Gray & Lauren Oliver

Claudia Gray, Lauren Oliver & Me

Claudia Gray, Lauren Oliver & Me
Shannon, Alli & Lori

Claudia Gray, Lauren Oliver & Me
Shannon, Alli, Lori, Kelsey, Vania
Dan Wells & Tiffani





 



 
                                   


I’ve met some of the best people ever!





 



   

*Ann Marie Frohoff*













Meg Cabot, Lexi & Me

Meg Cabot, Lexi & Me


 


 




Why yes, I did participate in world book night 2013.





Can we say, “Favorite author, EVER”


Andrew Smith




Matthew MacNish & Me

 



Scott Westerfeld

Scott Westerfeld



Chance



Is That Lauren Myracle?

Lauren Myracle, Vania & Me










Ally Carter & Me



Sherrilyn Kenyon & Me

Dianna Love

Delilah Dawson & Carol Malcom



Kat Zhang





Kelley Armstrong

Kelley Armstrong & Me




Alyson Noel & Me





Lauren Kate & Me



Margaret Peterson Haddix & Lexi

Lisa McMann, Lexi & Me

Lisa McMann & Me



Andrea Cremer

Marie Lu, Andrea Cremer, Jessica Spotswood & Beth Revis

Marie Lu, Andrea Cremer & Jessica Spotswood 



I attended the Bloomsbury Event and had the awesome experience of not only chatting with the lovely women in the back but I also interviewed them. They were SO FUN!


Megan Miranda

Robin Benway & Me

Yelena Black

Katy Hershberger & Me

Megan Miranda & Me

Megan Miranda

Yelena Black & Me



Again, I was fortunate to attend the Pitch Dark Days Event, not only was I the "Official Blogger" and had the privilege of interviewing the authors, I also got to meet ALISON. The woman behind the scenes. Yes, I had a blast.


Alison Lisnow & Me

Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Me, Tahereh Mafi & Veronica Rossi

Tahereh Mafi



Zac Brewer




Look who went to RWA2013!


Darynda Jones


Delilah Dawson

Marni Bates

Dianna Love




The best book club ever.



Katie, Kim, Karis, Liz, Sarah, Shannon,
Dawn, Alli, Ash, Tiffani & Me




CHICAGO!
My first event in Chicago!





Carrie Mesrobian & Me

Andrew Smith & Me


Matthew MacNish, Susan Kaye Quinn & Me


Me!


Christa Desir & Me



Terra Elan McVoy, Andrew Smith, Ted Goeglien, Christa Desir, and Carrie Mesrobian









Ann Marie Frohoff & Me


Amy King, Ellen Hopkins & Me


Cheryl Rainfield & Me

Ellen Hopkins, Carrie Ryan, Andrew Smith, Matthew MacNish, Ted Goeglein, Amy King & Random photo-bombers!

Amy King, Ellen Hopkins, Ted Goeglein & Me

Amy King, Carrie Ryan & Me

Andrew Smith, Ted Goeglein & Me








Ann Marie Frohoff, Ellen Hopkins & Me


Ann Marie Frohoff & Me


Amy King & Me



Ted Goeglein, Andrew Smith & Me

Ann Marie Frohoff, Ellen Hopkins & Me








Chris Shirley & Me

Ann Marie Frohoff & Me

Rose Garcia & Me

ummmm...

Aaron Hartzler & Me

 Ann Marie Frohoff & Me

 K.M. Walton & Me



Ted Goeglein, Lexi Del Rosso & Mikayla Doyle







Ann Marie Frohoff & Liam C. Johnson

 Ann Marie Frohoff,  Liam C. Johnson & Me



Els De Clercq & Me


Amy King, Els De Clercq & Me



Jonathon Arnston, Andrew Smith & Me

Jonathon Arnston, Andrew Smith, Zoe C. Courtman & Me

Andrew Smith & Me



Amy King, Matthew MacNish, Andrew Smith, Kriss Morton & Me




 The 3 Wise Men?





For our 7th year, I will be giving away a box of signed and un-signed books. To enter, please leave a comment - random or sincere. Your choice. Thank you for keeping me going and supporting Lady Reader's Bookstuff!