BLOG TOUR [Character Profile + GIVEAWAY!] Keeper of the Lost Souls by Kristy Centeno

Keeper of the Lost Souls
by Kristy Centeno

Summary from Goodreads:
Bryn McCaskey is young, naïve, and can talk to ghosts. Like her mother and grandmother, Bryn is part of a breed of witches called The Keepers of the Lost Souls, whose main purpose is to guard those spirits which are permanently or temporarily grounded in the world of the living.

Because Bryn is a witch, she’s fairly comfortable dealing with all sorts of threats, which she does with ease and confidence. Handling supernatural creatures is as easy to her as baking a pie. Dealing with people however, is something she is yet to learn how to handle.
Unfortunately, as her 18th birthday approaches, and the time for her to take on her first assignment finally arrives, Bryn is forced to confront her inability to communicate with others in an effort to save the one soul that can mean the difference between life and death for mankind.

Johnny Shaw is a lost soul with a personal vendetta against witches. A vendetta he has carried on even after death. However, as much as he might hate them, in order to stop a century old threat, he must join forces with one. When fate brings them together, not only will they be forced to learn how to work as a team, but they will have to depend on each other to stop an evil witch carrying a six hundred year grudge.

  

Character Profile
Bryn

Full name: Bryn McCaskey

Witch Branch: Keeper

Essential powers: Teleportation, Spell Casting, Cloaking, the ability to communicate with lost souls.

Age: 17 years old (18 by chapter four).

Flaws: Low self-esteem, impatience, and shyness.

Strengths: Determination, strong-minded, and a strong resolve.

Likes:  

Watching horror movies and popcorn.

Spending time with family.

Having time alone to read and write.

Practicing magic.

Destroying evil.

Dislikes:

Mean people.

Crowded places.

Being criticized for talking to herself.

Being called a weirdo.

Not being able to have a normal life.

Her physical appearance.

Personality:

Bryn is the youngest generation on McCaskey witch born to save and protect the endangered lost souls. Because of her ability to communicate with the dead, she has often been accused of being strange. Due to being ostracized by others, she has been forced to live a very lonely existence since she has no friends. However, nothing about her life is normal and although she dislikes having such a great responsibility at such a young age, Bryn is well aware that she fights for the greater good and she will do anything to protect those she loves, and those she is in charge of guarding.

As a child, I used to lose myself in an imaginary world by the means of a good book. Now that I’m all grown up, I get to create my own fictional realms and make them come to life in ways that most readers might not expect.

I’ve always had a passion for writing but never had the opportunity do so until now. After trying out numerous options I realized that writing was what I loved the most so when I found myself with some free time on my hands, I decided to give it a shot. As it turned out, my very active imagination helped me achieve my goals of creating believable plots with some 

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Blog Tour [Promo & Character Profile + GIVEAWAY!] Anomaly by Krista McGee

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Anomaly
by Krista McGee
Release Date: 07/09/13
Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Summary from Goodreads:
Thalli has fifteen minutes and twenty-three seconds left to live. The toxic gas that will complete her annihilation is invading her bloodstream. But she is not afraid.

Thalli is different than others in The State. She feels things. She asks questions. And in the State, this is not tolerated. The Ten scientists who survived the nuclear war that destroyed the world above believe that emotion was at the core of what went wrong—and they have genetically removed it from the citizens they have since created. Thalli has kept her malformation secret from those who have monitored her for most of her life, but when she receives an ancient piece of music to record as her community’s assigned musician, she can no longer keep her emotions secreted away.

Seen as a threat to the harmony of her Pod, Thalli is taken to the Scientists for immediate annihilation. But before that can happen, Berk—her former Pod mate who is being groomed as a Scientist—steps in and persuades the Scientists to keep Thalli alive as a test subject.

The more time she spends in the Scientist’s Pod, the clearer it becomes that things are not as simple as she was programmed to believe. She hears stories of a Designer—stories that fill her mind with more questions: Who can she trust? What is this emotion called love? And what if she isn’t just an anomaly, but part of a greater design?

     

Character Profiles

Dr. Loudin – The head Scientist in the State, Dr. Loudin is over seventy years old, brilliant and determined. He was disgusted at the world before the Nuclear War – all the violence, the hatred, the division. He saw the global destruction as an opportunity to make an evolutionary leap forward. Working with the other Scientists, he designed the “new” humans – working with geneticists to remove the ability to think, feel, and question. This, he believed, would ensure that future generations would focus on productivity and harmony rather than getting caught up with distracting belief systems and pointless divisions. He is confident that, as long as people function the way they were designed to function, the world he leaves will be far better than the one he entered.

 Krista McGee’s passion to see teens excited about serving God is a driving force behind her novels. Ever since college when she spent a summer working at a youth camp, McGee knew she wanted to invest in teenagers. Since then she’s been involved in a variety of youth ministries and currently teaches at a Christian school in Tampa, FL. McGee broke into the writing world during her time in Spain. A friend encouraged her to submit an article to a Christian girls’ magazine, and it got published. Once her family moved back to Tampa, she got the idea for her first novel, First Date, a modern take of the story of Esther. Her subsequent books, Starring Me and Right Where I Belong, are based on Rebekah and Ruth. When Krista McGee isn’t living in fictional worlds of her own creation, she spends her days as a wife, mom, teacher and coffee snob. Learn more about Krista McGee and her books at kristamcgeebooks.com. 

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BLOG TOUR {Character Bio's & Giveaway} The Golden Couple by Stephanie Karpinske

The Golden Couple
by Stephanie Karpinske
Release date: February 23, 2013
Genre:  Science Fiction/Romance/Thriller
Age Group: Young Adult



Book Description for The Golden Couple:
In this action-packed second installment of The Samantha Project series, Samantha and Erik go on a search to find a way to save themselves from the genetic time bomb ticking away in their cells. Along the way, they discover a shocking secret--one they wish they were never told!

Although Samantha's boyfriend, Colin, is back now, her feelings for Erik are getting stronger by the minute. It isn't long before she finally learns the real reason why she can't resist Erik. But only after she's gone too far with him! So far that Colin may never forgive her.

GlobalLife Genetics continues to pursue Samantha and they'll stop at nothing to get her. Sam still doesn't understand what GlobalLife's plan is for her but she knows it's something big. And she knows it isn't good.

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A little about Stephanie ...

A former editor for a publishing company, Stephanie Karpinske has worked on several bestselling nonfiction books. Now she freelances full-time, writing for a variety of books and national magazines. The Samantha Project is her debut YA novel and is the first in The Samantha Project series. Stephanie lives in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Character Bios

Samantha. At age 17, Samantha learns that she’s part of a genetic enhancement project and starts developing the powers that come from those genes. Those powers include the ability to read minds and to dream about future events. The genes also give her enhanced strength, vision, and hearing. But Sam will keep developing powers as she gets older.

Erik. He was also part of GlobalLife’s genetic enhancement project. He was raised in a lab but escaped when Jack, a scientist who was against the project, rescued him. Jack kept Erik hidden until Samantha found him, putting him on GlobalLife’s radar again. Erik has some, but not all, of Samantha’s powers. But Erik has had powers longer than Sam has so is better at using them.

Colin. Samantha’s high school boyfriend. He’s the popular all-star athlete. Quarterback of the football team. He’s been friends with Sam since childhood and loves her more than anything.

Jack. An expert in computer software and genetic science. He used to work at GlobalLife until he learned what they were doing to human genes. He took Erik from GlobalLife when he was just 5 years old. He faked Erik’s death so GlobalLife would never look for him.

Brittany. The twin sister Samantha just recently learned existed. GlobalLife made her, too. She’s the control in the experiment. But the question is why they insist on keeping her around now that they know Samantha, their experiment, is a success.

Dave. A close friend of Samantha’s parents, Dave is like an uncle to Sam. Dave attended MIT with Jack and is also an expert in computers and genetics. He worked for GlobalLife until just recently, but claims that GlobalLife forced him to work there against his will. He knew about The Samantha Project since Sam was born but never told her or her parents.

Allie. Samantha’s best friend from high school. Allie is an only child and comes from a wealthy family. She’s been friends with Sam since they were kids. But as Sam learns more about her past, she starts to wonder if Allie was really her friend all those years. 

Preston Owens. A billionaire involved with GlobalLife and The Samantha Project. He’s on the GlobalLife Board of Directors and is also one of The Founders.

The Founders. An elite secret society made up of world leaders, high ranking members of the military, politicians, judges, and other wealthy influential people. This group funds The Samantha Project and will be the first to benefit from it.

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BLOG TOUR [Chracter Bio & Giveaway] Lost In Time (A Fallen Novel) by Christie Palmer

Lost In Time (A Fallen Novel)
by Christie Palmer


Book Blurb:
Hidden in the shadows of the Infernos, Celeste is surrounded by the protection of Dante and her brothers. She is a Demon/Reaper a being that should never have been. An elite fighter, Celeste has honed her fighting skills and is a deadly weapon for Dante. Her one weakness? A Fallen Angel she has loved for two centuries.
Marcus a Fallen Angel knew the unconditional love of the Gods, and Angels. But he fell to the mortal plane in dishonor. Five hundred years ago he fell for a mortal, but she spurned him. Taking a vow of celibacy he has dedicated himself to fighting the evils of the world. Believing that he will one day be worthy of his lost mortals love as well as redemption from the Angels who turned him away.
One of the First… Calliope has been released onto the mortal plane. His one and only goal is to destroy Dante and the Reapers. Taking his rightful place as the ruler of the Infernos.
The only weapon that can kill Calliope is the Black Sword, a sword so evil only one creature in existence can carry it. Celeste. But she can’t hunt down Calliope on her own. She is forced to partner with the one being she wants more than life itself, Marcus.
Can a Reaper/Demon and a Fallen Angel work together to kill Calliope before he succeeds in taking over the Infernos and releasing hell on earth?

Character Bio: 

Marcus Fallen Angel

Full name: Marcus Hariel

Fell from the Elysian fields 75 AD

Hair Color: Brown

Eye Color: Green

Favorite Music: Anything classical, his favorite musician is YoYo Ma. He finds the cello to be very relaxing. 

Marcus doesn’t watch TV or movies. 

Marcus has lived several lives, drowning in the excess of the mortal world. But for the last five hundred years he has faught against the evils of the world. Working to create a world without evil. 

He gave a vow five hundred years ago to better the world in order to be worthy of the woman he fell in love with. He also gave a vow of celibacy.

Marcus is someone who you could sit down and have a debate over politics, religion, or popular fiction. He is the every guy type of guy. 

Who am I?
This is a tough question to answer, it would be cliché’ to say: "I'm whoever you want me to be." (Wink, wink)
However, the bare facts are, I'm a mother of 2, a wife of almost 20 years, a daughter, sister, friend, loud obnoxious cubical partner. (Seriously, we aren't meant to be stuck together, in tiny boxes like this.)
I have a B.S. Degree in Information Technology.  And I want nothing more in the world than to be a published author of Urban Fantasy Romance.
I was born and raised in a suburb of Salt Lake City, UT. called West Jordan. Where I live, about 2 miles from the home I grew up in. World traveler I am not.
I currently work a full time day job as a Business Analyst which is a fancy term for I work on a computer all day. (boooo, this technical stuff makes my muse cry). Nuff said. One day I will be a full time writer. Until then, I shall slog along at my day job.
So if I'm not working the day job or writing. You will find me reading, which is my greatest past time. Unless, my family has kidnapped me! Taken me out of my comfort zone! Away from running water, and a flushing toilet, away from electricity and God forbid Wi-Fi. (It makes no sense to want leave the city!! There are things outside of the city that can kill, and eat you. NO thanks.) Camping, they’ve taken me camping….. (sniff sniff).
Or you might find me cycling, which is my new hobby, even though I tend to crash a lot! My husband calls me crash, but I love it. When I cycle I feel free, my brain and all my characters are quiet, and I can think. After 20 miles or so I am able to internalize my next moves not only in life but in writing as well. I am a true believe that everyone needs this type of release. You just have to find what that release is for you.
I obsessively stalk Twitter, Facebook, and lurk in Yahoo groups rarely making comments. I’m working on that part, wish me luck.
I love music and if I am I ever seen without my iPhone I have been kidnapped by aliens and every action should be taken to retrieve the real me.
What if they don’t have running water, flushing toilets, electricity or…say it isn’t possible Wi-Fi in space??

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BLOG TOUR [Character Bio's] Devour (Warm Delicacy #3) by Megan Duncan

Devour
(Warm Delicacy #3)
by Megan Duncan
Published February 26th 2013

You never know how strong you are until something makes you choose between humanity, and the beast.

As Claire descended deep into the ancient tomb; laying to rest the bodies of the fallen, she wondered if time healed all wounds, would an eternity be long enough? Still recovering from a brutal attack that nearly killed her, she refused to let evil win. Pain and destruction glared at her everywhere she went. Nothing and no one would ever be safe until Baal was not only defeated, but destroyed. Fueled by her thirst for revenge, she traveled with her father to the ‘old world’, seeking the aide of a long forgotten ally. Will their quest for help lead to their salvation, or is it only the first step in their annihilation?

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Character Bio's

Claire

The day that Claire was chosen to join the vampire royal family feels like a lifetime ago. Since then, she’s discovered secrets she never knew existed and had to fight for her life multiple times. With more than one enemy hunting her down, she doesn’t know where to turn, but her desire to fight for those she loves overshadows any fears she might have.

Still recovering after the brutal assault of her greatest enemy, Claire knows there is only one way to win, but will everyone agree to it? All she wants is the blood shed to be over, and get the chance to live the life she’s always wanted. She’s finally found her family, has the greatest friends any princess could ask for, and believes she’s falling in love for the first time; but will all of that be ripped away when her worst nightmares come to life?

Arrick

He’s dedicated his life to protecting Claire, but is it enough? Danger is lurking around every corner and he fears letting her out of his sight for even a minute. With the bond between them growing, Arrick’s drive to keep her safe only gets stronger and so do his feelings for her. 

Determined to give Claire the life she’s always dreamed of, Arrick is willing to do whatever it takes, even if that means taking on Baal himself.

 

Robin

Despite everything that has happened, Robin has always managed to stay positive whatever the situation, but will the weight of all the evil around her finally takes its toll?

Robin’s strength is tested in the worst way possible, but with her friends by her side she knows she can make it through, even though the odds are against her.

 

Dmitry

Ever since his brother died, Dmitry just hasn’t been the same. It doesn’t help that his relationship with Claire ended almost as quickly as it began, and now he has to see her with Arrick. Yet, a special someone seems to be cracking his hard exterior; though he’s not quite ready to admit it.

Permanently scarred after the attack on the palace, Dmitry is just as different on the outside as he is on the inside. Still, he’s determined to fight for what’s right and regain some of the respect his family lost after his brother’s betrayal.

 

Ana

There’s more to Ana than a vengeful, murderous vampire; she’s also hateful and blood-thirsty. When her initial plan to kill Claire failed; resulting in the death of her mate, Luka, she went bat-shit crazy.

Spending her time haunting Claire’s every step, she’s biding her time till the perfect moment to strike presents itself. Ana has one more trick up her sleeve that no one sees coming. Will she finally kill Claire, or will she be defeated once again?

 

Ronon

At first glance, Ronon is nothing more than a handsome face with a cocky disposition. Claire hates to admit it, but she and Ronon have more in common than anyone she’s ever met. 

Ronon’s thirst for revenge is strong, and so is his desire to get Claire to embrace the untapped power inside her. The two of them together can make for one deadly combination, but can Claire look past his barbaric nature to see what’s hiding beneath the surface? 

A little bit about Megan ...


Megan Duncan is a YA Author, professional nerd, oddity enthusiast and paranormal junkie. She is continually fighting her addiction to chocolate, and living in her overactive imagination.

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