Dark Sun Rising by K.M. Martinez BLOG TOUR + GIVEAWAY!

Title: DARK SUN RISING (The Continuous War, #1)

Author: K.M. Martinez

Publisher: K.M. Martinez

Formats: Paperback, eBook

Melanie Mendez of Clan Kale isn’t sure if she believes in angels, but she’s pretty sure
she’s not a descendant of one.

Her grandmother, the Elder of Clan Kale, would beg to differ. Her brothers, Victor and
Gabe, would tell her to shut up about it and just do what she's supposed to do: fight.
Specifically, they want her to follow The Ways by participating in the Agora–the annual
gathering where the seven clans compete for honor.

But Mel has never been one for competition, and the other clans have started to take
notice. When she narrowly avoids being killed by a mysterious man the night before the
Agora, she can't help but wonder if the other clans have judged her according to The
Ways: as a traitor.

One way or another, this Agora is about to turn deadly.

Book Links: Goodreads ** Amazon   

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Author Bio

KM Martinez lives in San Antonio, Texas. She is a fan of books, sports, and
movies/television. Her first novel, Dark Sun Rising, is set to be released in August 2019.
When she’s not writing book two she is busy with work, friends, family, and Brazilian Jiu
Jitsu.

Author Links:  Website * Twitter * Instagram * Facebook * Goodreads * Amazon * BookBub  

                      

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              3 winners will win an eBook of DARK SUN RISING, INTERNATIONAL.

Book Excerpt

“You know, Mel,” Gabe said. He was six beers in and on his way to being sloppy drunk. Mel shoved his water toward him. She was pulling the plug. “Once, just once, I wish you would consider competing in Decerto. I’d love it if you’d put Cori O’Shea on her ass. Can you imagine, brotha?” He looked toward Victor. “All of Clan Ferus would go to bed weeping into their pillows.”

Mel rolled her eyes. There might’ve been a time when she and Cori O’Shea could’ve been friends—maybe even more than friends—but now they were at odds. Or rather, Cori was at odds with Mel for refusing to compete in the games.

“I’m sure Cori would love for me to compete,” she said, “but it’ll be a cold day in hell before I do
anything for her benefit.”

“She insults you all the time,” Gabe said. “Don’t you want to shut her face?”

“Nope,” Mel said. But she did. She really did.

“You should just kiss her already,” said Victor. “It’ll cut the tension.”

Mel turned her whole body toward her older brother. Unlike Gabe, he had stopped drinking awhile
back, and was sucking water out of a straw. “Shut up and drink your water,” she said angrily. “And mind your business.”

Her brothers snorted and laughed. They sounded like donkeys.

When they finally piled into Victor’s new truck—a birthday present he’d bought for himself—it was after midnight. They quickly decided they would sleep at Mel’s. Victor said he had his luggage in the back of the truck with everything he needed for the next two weeks, which pretty much confirmed to Mel that he and his wife had a major fight. Mel and Gabe again exchanged a look, but they refrained from asking questions.

The ride home was quiet. Gabe passed out in the back seat, and Mel and Victor felt no need to speak.
Mel leaned back on the headrest, letting the drive lull her into a light doze. Before she knew it, Victor
was pulling into her driveway.

Mel’s house was a simple three-bedroom on the west side, just outside of town. The neighborhood was quiet and dark; no one kept their porch light on.

But as soon as Mel opened the front door, she knew something was off. It was too dark, too quiet, like when the electricity cuts off at night. She felt, rather than heard, movement from behind the door, and she threw herself on the ground. There was yelling, and a scuffle.

“Someone get the goddamn lights!” Gabe yelled.

Mel jumped to her feet and slapped her hand on the switch. Gabe had a man subdued against the wall; Victor was standing in front of the two of them. A dagger with an intricate handle lay at their feet, and Victor knelt beside it.

Mel felt heat explode through her body with a rush that had her sucking for air. Adrenaline, but mostly white rage, coursed through her. It pushed up against the thin wall of her control, pumping with each heartbeat. Not again.

TOUR SCHEDULE

Week One

8/19/2019- Dorky Girl and Skeletor - Excerpt

8/19/2019- Wonderstruck - Spotlight


8/20/2019- Smada's Book Smack - Spotlight

8/20/2019- Country Road Reviews - Excerpt


8/21/2019- Book Sniffers Anonymous - Excerpt

8/21/2019- Jaime's World - Excerpt


8/22/2019- Parajunkee - Excerpt

8/22/2019- Colorimetry - Excerpt


8/23/2019- PopTheButterfly Reads - Excerpt

8/23/2019- Owl Always Be Reading - Excerpt

Week Two

8/26/2019- BookHounds - Interview

8/26/2019- Book Briefs - Review


8/27/2019- Cindy's Love of Books - Review

8/27/2019- Two Chicks on Books - Interview


8/28/2019- Good Choice Reading - Excerpt

8/28/2019- Simply Daniel Radcliffe - Review


8/29/2019- Jypsylynn - Review

8/29/2019- Daily Waffle - Spotlight

8/30/2019- the suburban lifestyle - Review

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Julian Fox: The Dream Guardian by E.J. Miranda BLOG TOUR!!!

Title: Julian Fox: The Dream Guardian

Author: E.J. Miranda

Genre: YA Fantasy

It is said that dreams are just that: only dreams. But believe

me, this is not always true. Some dreams are as real as the
dreamer.
Thanks to their dreams, dreamers can receive the special
visit of eternal wisdom that has inspired the creativity of great inventors, scientists, musicians, and even writers throughout the ages.

This creative wisdom is not always the type that appears to the eager conscience. Sometimes, a Defiler, a destroyer of dreams, is the one who tries to appear before the dreamer. These creatures were once humans, but they allowed their pain and desire for revenge to take over and seek the same miserable fate for the one who dreams.
You must not fear — Dream Guardians, also known as Kelsdrant, will always protect the one who dreams, even with their own life. They are people of flesh and bone, just like you and me, or at least they are on Earth.

The following story is dedicated to the fun, extravagant, and enlightening life of Julian
Fox, the Dream Guardian.

Be prepared, dear reader. It is time to dream, laugh, reflect, and even maybe cry.
Welcome to the Land of the Wise Dreams.

Book Links: Amazon ** Goodreads

Author Bio:

E. J. Miranda is an avid reader, an enthusiastic traveler, and a passionate author. Her great sense of humor and love for nature have granted her a rebellious writing style: her approach describes the adventures of life, but in such a way that each reader can have an individual take on the matter. Her

inspiration comes from her curiosity about other countries’ cultures and peculiarities. A few countries inparticular which spark her curiosity are Colombia, Italy, Costa Rica, England, Belgium, Mexico, Spain, and the United States. Her favorite places to visit are historical sites and museums, locations
that allow her to explore important and even overlooked details. She currently lives with her husband in Colombia, but frequently travels to Houston to visit her daughter and son. E.J. Miranda has a degree in tax accounting, but she prefers interacting with people to calculating their taxes.

To learn more about her life and work, visit https://www.ejmiranda.com/

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