Thursday, December 27, 2012

Blog Tour & [Interview & Review] Death To The Undead by Pembroke Sinclair




Welcome Author Pembroke Sinclair




I write fiction under the pen name Pembroke Sinclair, and I have had several short stories published.  My story, “Sohei,” was named one of the Best Stories of 2008 by The Cynic Online Magazine.  I have novellas and a short story collection forthcoming from Musa Publishing and eTreasures Publishing.  I have two novels, Coming from Nowhere (adult, sci fi) and Life After the Undead (YA, horror), that are available from eTreasures Publishing, as well as Death to the Undead (YA, sequel to Life After the Undead), which is forthcoming.  Life After the Undead was a Top Ten Finisher in the Preditors and Editors Reader’s Poll in the YA category and the cover art category.

Under my real name, from March 2008 to January 2011, I wrote scientific articles for Western Farmer-Stockman.  I have a nonfiction book, Life Lessons from Slasher Films, scheduled for release in July 2012 from Scarecrow Publishing (an imprint of Rowman and Littlefield).

I have my Master’s in English, and I am a freelance content editor for Musa Publishing, as well as a former content and line editor for eTreasures Publishing.
If you could travel in a time machine where would you go back to the past or into the future?
Can I do both?  There are things I would love to see in the past and the future.  I would love to check out the Victorian Age or go visit the Mayans.  It might be cool to see how the West was really settled, too.  And, of course, it would be awesome to see where we go from here.  Granted, I wouldn’t want to stay for too long, though, I have stuff in the present to finish!

If you were stranded on a desert island what 3 things would you want with you?
Food, water, and a boat with gas to get me back home should I choose to use it. 

What is one book everyone should read?
Mine, of course!  No, I don’t believe there is ONE book out that that encompasses the experience of reading or that holds the answers to all of the world’s questions.  I think everyone should read as much as they can in all sorts of genres.  You’ll never know when you’ll discover something inspiring, and you’ll always learn something new.

If you could have any superpower what would you choose?
The ability to multiply myself so I could take care of all the things I needed to take care of and yet still find time to write!

What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast?
My favorite thing to eat for breakfast are eggs, but I usually don’t have time in the morning so settle for a bowl of cereal.

If there was a ZOMBIE apocalypse what would be the first thing you do? And what would be your weapon of choice?
Get into the car and head out of town away from people where it was safe. My children are my first priority, and I need to make sure they are out of harm’s way.  I would have a hand gun and a sword/machete for when the bullets ran out.

What book are reading now?
I’m reading Witch World by Christopher Pike.

What’s your favorite season/weather?
I really like winter because my family and I snowmobile.  There is nothing more fantastic than being out in the white world surrounded by people you love.

What was your favorite children's book?
I really enjoyed the Chronicles of Narnia series, but Alice in Wonderland is worth reading over and over.

Beach or Pool?
Pool.  There’s nothing in the water that’s going to eat you.

Will we hear/see any more from Krista and Quinn? :)
It’s hard to say.  An idea popped into my head for a third story, but it will all depend on if I’ll have the time to write it. :)

Any other books in the works? Goals for future projects?
I have an urban fantasy story coming out in April 2013 from MuseItUpPublishing called Wucaii, along with a middle grade book that will be out in February from Little Devil Books called The Ifs under the pen name J.D. Pooker.  I’m working on the sequel to The Ifs, then I’m playing it by ear what will come next!



Death to the Undead
Book 2
Pembroke Sinclair
Genre:  YA horror
Publisher:  eTreasures Publishing
Number of pages:  286
Cover Artist:  Jerrod Brown

The battle that began in Life After the Undead continues.

Zombies changed her life completely...

Tough teenager Krista escaped to the safety of Florida after her parents were killed by the zombie horde. She united with General Liet, a distant cousin, and moved with him to North Platte to help build a wall to keep the zombies in the West. Krista fell in love with Quinn, a survivor and fighter from the zombie-infested wildlands of the West, and together they freed the garrison at North Platte from the power-hungry Liet.

But zombies aren’t the only enemy they have to face...

Now, North Platte is free, but Liet was not the only one using the zombie apocalypse to control their people. Florida is ruled by five ruthless Families, who use intimidation and the threat of the zombie horde to coerce their populace. Krista and Quinn hatch a desperate plan to run guns into the state and help the people revolt. Krista and Quinn, labeled as rebels run for their lives when the Families attack North Platte. The Families want them captured, the zombies want to eat them, and other survivors want them dead. Caught in between powerful forces, they must survive long enough to devise a new plan and put it into action, all while trying to solidify their new relationship and trying not to self-destruct in the meantime.





"'Rome wasn't built in a day.'"

Welcome back to North Platte where now it's free and liberating Florida is next on their agenda. Krista and Quinn are back in this sequel to Life After The Undead. They have captured Liet and all his cronies and they sit in the jail. Krista is recovering from the bullet Liet put in her shoulder. Florida and The Families aren't happy with the over throw of Liet and the rebels and attempt to kill them and destroy the city. Krista and Quinn figure this is about to happen when the news gets back to Florida so they pack up North Platte and head west. Then low and behold they don't even get out of town good when the city is destroyed.

This book picks right back up with Krista and Quinn and their experiences trying to escape Florida's attack and then trying to liberate and free Florida from The Families.I enjoyed this book as much as the first one. It was great how Sinclair just dropped us off right back at where the first book ended and it started with a boom and never slowed down. Where the first book to me was slow going at the beginning this one was not. Once I started reading I couldn't put it down.

Again, like in the first book there were zombies but this book dealt more with the maturing and growing of the characters. And their accepting the role to free Florida even though they aren't sure how or if the people of Florida want to be free. Don't get me wrong there's plenty of gory zombie action to keep all of us zombie fans on the edge of our seats and turning those pages. You will be pleasantly surprised as you dive back into the lives of Krista and Quinn. The book was everything I expected and a few more zombies. I hope that Sinclair writes a few more in this series because I have grown to really like Krista and Quinn. :)

"And in the end, all that mattered was that my parents could send me out into the world and I would be able to survive on my own. They taught me well."

I definitely give Sinclair, Krista, & Quinn 5 Stars.



[Bookmark Blitz + Trailer] Gossamer by Renita Pizzitola





Gossamer (Gossamer, #1)
by Renita Pizzitola
ebook
Published October 8th 2012 by Lyrical Press, Inc


 Shouldn't all faerytales end with happily-ever-after?

Kyla Ashbury is nearing her eighteenth birthday when a mysterious boy appears at school. Her instant attraction to him inexplicably awakens something inside her and she discovers her true identity.

Now, armed with the knowledge of her past, she is forced to leave behind the life she has always known for a new one filled with temptation, faery charm and magic, and a future she wasn't prepared for.

Kyla is left with a difficult decision…but no matter which path she chooses, someone will get hurt.

A Lyrical Press Young Adult Paranormal Romance



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 “It’s kind of ironic our rendezvous point is at the corner of Magnolia and Pansy.” I chuckled. Grant looked at me and arched an eyebrow. He was so cute when he did that. “You know Pansy.” I got nothing. “It’s a joke. You know we are making our great, big, daring escape from Pansy Lane.” He still looked confused. I shook my head. “Never mind.” He didn’t press for an explanation. I shot him a sidelong glance. “Are all grants as serious as you?”

The corner of his mouth tugged up. “I can’t say all, but most grants are guards. Serious comes with the job.”

“So, you’re a guard?” He nodded. “Hmm.”

“Hmm, what?” A smile still played at the corners of his mouth.

“I’m not surprised. You’re observant and cautious. Protective. But, I guess that comes with the job, too.”

“Protective?” His tone doubtful as he repeated my word choice. “I don’t know about that. My job is to sense danger and act upon it if necessary. Safety--I provide safety. I think protectiveness is fueled by emotions, typically, and that goes beyond my job description.”

I was taken aback by Grant’s comment. It seemed almost cold. “But, you told my parents you’d protect me?”

We finally arrived at our destination and I could see Conor already waiting. Grant stopped and looked at me.

“And I will,” he said and walked away.

I was locked into place. My brain incapable of processing his comment and walking at the same time. Was that his way of saying he cared about me? Which really didn’t mean much. I cared about my friends, too. Oh, but I really wanted him to mean something more. Don’t read too much into it. I forced my mind to clear and approached the guys.

Grant filled Conor in on Lexie’s plans to pick us up. He seemed to like the idea of not having to walk the entire way and I could have sworn he liked the idea of seeing Lexie one last time.
The three of us stood silently waiting for her. The humid night air left my skin clammy. A few minutes later a black car pulled up alongside the curb. The tinted passenger window glided down and Lexie peered out at us.

“Need a ride?” She asked with a wicked grin. I grinned back. I was going to miss her. I opened the door and decided to let the boys fight over who got the front seat. Grant stopped me and told me to sit in the front. Although I’m sure he was being a gentleman, I had a strong feeling they didn’t want to deal with the onslaught of questions she was sure to have.

They squished into the back and I climbed in. I pulled my seat up as far as possible, feeling sorry for Grant as he tried to contort into such a small space. I felt bad for Conor too, of course.
As soon as we were buckled, Lexie’s car coasted onto the quiet street.

“Okay, first where to?” She looked at me expectantly. I glanced back at the boys. Grant spoke up giving her directions. She nodded, not even caring that we were asking her to drive us practically out of town.

She laughed. “It’s pretty funny you’re making your big getaway from Pansy Lane.”

“Thank you!” I over exaggerated my words and rolled my eyes at Grant. “See. Joke. Funny.” He grinned and shook his head. I faced front again as my heart fluttered from the adorable way he looked at me.






A little bit about Renita ...

Renita Pizzitola writes Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy. An avid reader herself, she has always enjoyed stories with witty humor, romance, and fascinating characters. Renita lives in Texas with her husband and two children. When not writing, she enjoys reading everything she can get her hands on, drinking copious amounts of coffee, and playing referee to her two typically adorable children.

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[Cover Reveal] The Camp by Karice Bolton



The Camp
by Karice Bolton
Expected Pub: TBA
Cover by PhatPuppy Art 

Emma has always strove for perfection in her almost eighteen years of existence, but it has never been good enough. As she finds herself counting the days until she’s officially free from her parents’ reins, her stepfather hands her a plane ticket explaining that she must attend the Re-Boot Camp in the wilds of Alaska.

Once she lands in the middle of nowhere, she realizes the camp is nothing like she imagined, and she wants out immediately. That is until she meets Liam.
The camp is full of teens with dark pasts, but she finds herself drawn to Liam’s ability to see who she really is and who she wants to become. While Emma and Liam begin adjusting to a place neither want to be, frightening events begin to unfold. When people begin disappearing, it becomes apparent they can only trust one another as they fight for survival.




A little about Karice ...

Karice Bolton is a paranormal romance/urban fantasy author living in the Pacific Northwest. All three books in The Watchers Trilogy are available now, Awakening, Legions, and Cataclysm. Lonely Souls, which is the first book in her new series Witch Avenue, was released in June 2012!

Karice married the love of her life who she met in high school, and she still can't get over how cute and funny he is. They have two English Bulldogs that are the cutest bullies in the world, and they use their cuteness to get what they want. Karice loves the snow and gravitates towards the stuff as often as possible! She enjoys skiing and tries really hard to snowboard, but often makes a nice little area to sit while everyone zips by on their board. She enjoys writing, and she also loves to read just about anything with print.



Wednesday, December 26, 2012

[Waiting On Wednesday #17] The Uprising (The Forsaken #2) by Lisa M. Stasse



Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, originally started by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that highlights upcoming book releases everyone is waiting on.

This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection





The Uprising (The Forsaken #2)
by Lisa M. Stasse
Hardcover, 400 pages
Expected publication: August 6th 2013 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers


In this dystopian sequel to The Forsaken, Alenna has survived the brutality of life on the wheel—and now she’s going back for more.

Alenna escaped. It was expected that she would die on the wheel, the island where would-be criminals are sent as directed by the UNA—the totalitarian supercountry that was once the United States, Mexico, and Canada. But Alenna and her boyfriend, Liam, made it to safety. Except safety, they will soon learn, is relative.

In order to bring down the UNA, they must first gain control of the wheel. If the mission succeeds, the wheel will become a base of revolution. But between betrayals, a new Monk leading a more organized army of Drones, and the discovery of a previously unknown contingent, Alenna, Liam, and their allies might be in over their heads. One thing Alenna knows for sure: There will be a reckoning. And not everyone she loves will make it out alive.



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Best of 2012 Giveaway Hop December 27th ~ 31st



Welcome to the Best of 2012 Giveaway Hop
December 27th ~ 31st
Hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer 



Over 190 participating blogs are offering a book related giveaway and we are all linked up together so you can easily hop from one giveaway to another.  The hop runs from Dec 27th ~ 31st

I have an AWESOME giveaway for you today. 

My Giveaway 

Choose any one YA book released in 2012!!

Happy Hopping!!

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[Book Trailer Reveal] Eternal HopeThe Hope Series #2 by Frankie Rose


Eternal Hope  by Frankie Rose (YA Paranormal)
Series: The Hope Series #2
Publication date: October, 2012

He loves me, he loves me not, he loves me

When your friends go missing and you don’t know if they’re dead or alive; when you tie your soul to the one you love; when you kill to protect and your family suffers, there’s only one thing you can do:

Move to Montana.

Farley Hope is special. She was prophesied to kill the forebears of her bloodline- a race of cold-blooded Reavers, men who steal the souls of the living to gain power. The Quorum had counted on Farley ending her own life in the process, but when Kayden came to her aid and helped save both her and Daniel, he undid their plans. Now the Quorum are displeased, not only with Kayden, but with Farley and Daniel too. Though her father is now dead, Farley’s troubles with the Reavers are far from over. An ancient Immortal, trapped for a thousand years, wants Farley for himself, and he will stop at nothing to claim her.

With secrets that lead to anger and pain, that turn friendship to dust, the group must overcome the problems within their own circle before they have a hope of fighting off the powers that threaten their lives.




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Blog Tour & [Interview + GIVEAWAY] V is for VIRGIN by Kelly Oram



Welcome Author Kelly Oram


Kelly Oram wrote her first novel at age fifteen–a fan fiction about her favorite music group, The Backstreet Boys, for which family and friends still tease her. She's obsessed with reading, talks way too much, and loves to eat frosting by the spoonful. She lives outside of Phoenix, Arizona with her husband and four children.






If you could have any superpower what would you choose? Flight or telekinesis!

Tell us your most rewarding experience since being published. Having both my older two kids start writing stories all on their own because they see mommy doing it. My seven year old daughter’s first book was a three chapter story about the adventures of her and her baby bunny, and my eight year old wrote a story that is a lot like Red Dawn except the main character is a 10-year-old boy who learned to shoot from playing video games. They are so cute!!!

Please tell us in one sentence only, why we should read your book. It explores a topic that every young adult eventually has to face, but does so in a light, fun, getting-chased-by-sexy-rock-stars kind of way.

Favorite food? Steak and potatoes

What book are reading now? I’m grounded from reading through the month of November for NaNoWriMo, but I still cheated and just finished Deity by Jennifer L. Armentrout. (As if I could wait a whole month to read that one?)

What’s your favorite season/weather? Fall! I love when the temperature finally drops and the colors change. Unfortunately, since I live in Phoenix, AZ, I have to drive a good three hours to really experience it.

What was your favorite children's book? I absolutely adore Don’t Let the Piegon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems!

Beach or Pool? Definitely the beach. I left Los Angeles over three years ago and I am still going through withdrawals.

What is one book everyone should read? I honestly don’t believe such a book exists.

Any other books in the works? Goals for future projects? I have a YA paranormal romance coming out next summer called Chameleon. It’s the first in a 4-book series. I am so excited to finally share my fantasy side with everyone since I’m mostly a supernatural junkie at heart. I’m also currently working on two more Jamie Baker novels. Yay! It’s been a long time since the first book but hopefully they will be worth the wait.




V is for VIRGIN
When Val Jensen gets dumped for her decision to stay a virgin until marriage, the nasty breakup goes viral on YouTube, making her the latest internet sensation.


After days of ridicule from her peers, Val starts a school-wide campaign to rally support for her cause. She meant to make a statement, but she never dreamed the entire nation would get caught up in the controversy.


As if becoming nationally recognized as “Virgin Val” isn’t enough, Val’s already hectic life starts to spin wildly out of control when bad boy Kyle Hamilton, lead singer for the hit rock band Tralse, decides to take her abstinence as a personal challenge.

How can a girl stay true to herself when this year’s Sexiest Man Alive is doing everything in his power to win her over?

V is for Virgin is scheduled to be released on December 11, 2012.

For those who might wonder about content based on the title -
From Kelly: The book has a great overall message and promotes good strong moral values. For a book all about sex, there's not anything even close to a sex scene in it, but because of the nature of the topic there is a lot of innuendo/sexual humor and some name calling.

Tour Giveaway

$30 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash
Open Internationally
Ends 1/6/13


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[Book Blast + GIVEAWAY] Faith - 4 Week Mini Bible Study by Heather Bixler


Faith - 4 Week Mini Bible Study

In this four week mini Bible Study you will examine your faith and what it means to have faith in God. He said to them, "Because of your little faith. For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you." Matthew 17:20 Our faith begins with what we know and believe about God. Our faith will carry us how far we are willing to let it take us. Faith is a choice and we need to begin by choosing to believe in Jesus and His power to move mountains, heal the sick, and save us from all our sins through His sacrifice on the cross. When we believe in God we then learn to walk in faith and trust God. But first we must believe, and it's up to us, we can either choose to believe in Him or not. But faith will mean nothing until we believe with all our heart that God is who He says He is.


Praise for Faith
Don't have time to read a long book on faith? This study will give you simple tools to understand faith and help you to develop a closer relationship with God. ~Lorilyn Roberts

This is a great book that allows you to start looking deeper into faith. I love the fact that there is a lot of scripture reference so one can look into the Bible and further study the word. ~Shraon

This study was a wonderful lift to my faith. I encourage others to take this short journey to an increased faith. ~Shirley Strait



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Author Heather Bixler

Heather is a Christian Stay at home homeschooling mom of three, married to a firefighter, and a writer. She is founder of www.CSAHM.com among other websites for Christian mothers, and women. Heather is passionate about sharing God's word in a practical and loving way.






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Tuesday, December 25, 2012

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Luke 2:1-20 [The Birth of Jesus]



Luke 2:1-20
New International Version (NIV)
The Birth of Jesus

"2 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.

4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
    and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told."





Merry CHRISTmas!! And remember the reason for the season!

Sunday, December 23, 2012

[Book Feature & Excerpt] Snow by Kathryn Hewitt






Snow
by Kathryn Hewitt

Book Genre Religious Fiction/ YA (13+ or 7th grade)
Publisher Westbow Press, Inc A Thomas Nelson Division
Release Date May 2012
Amazon 

Snow is a fiction novel, based on true events, about the struggles of a teenage girl and the consequences of a devastating mistake. Whether readers are young adults, exploring their sexuality for the first time, or an older adult, struggling to understand their teenage daughter, everyone will have a character in which to relate.

Young adults will be gripped by the reality and bluntness of it's characters. Parents will appreciate the censorship of otherwise “uncomfortable” topics. With sexuality among young adults beginning at an early age, "family values" are now being pushed back into the forefront of parental teaching. Snow influences people with Christian values, such as sexual abstinence, pro-life advocacy, and prayer, without pushing God as the subject of the book. Biblically based information is strategically scattered throughout the novel with dialect and personal thoughts.

The protagonist's quest to discover the path she needs to take unearths findings of a secret life, lead by her boyfriend. With two lives at stake, readers will eagerly anticipate the outcome only to find themselves with lessons and warnings about the consequences of making detrimental mistakes. Comfort will be found in understanding that God is bigger than any situation and He catches ever tear. Miracles so often go unnoticed, yet powerfully affect those they touch. Snow will set the stage for future novels reflective of countless miracles and divine intervention.




Mrs. Davis grabbed Luke by the arm and pulled him along behind
her as she purposefully marched toward the bar. After ordering a
Grey Goose martini, she turned around to face Luke.
"You know why I brought you over here," she glared at him,
her voice shaking with anger.
"Yeah, I know." Luke sat on the bar stool and folded his arms
on the counter.
"What are you going to do about this, Luke?"
"I don't know, Mom. She wants to have it."
"You can't allow that to happen. You know that."
"I can't make her do it." Luke ran his hands through his un-gelled
hair. " And her mom! She just won't stop interfering. She
had this church lady come over yesterday and talk to Ruth about
having the abortion. That lady managed to change her mind,
because, believe it or not, I did have her convinced."
Mrs. Davis sipped her martini and lit a cigarette.
"Well, we have to get rid of this one. You can't have two of
these things hanging over your head for the next eighteen years."
"I don't know how to convince her." He laughed as he said,
"I told her, when we first found out, that I'd hire someone to beat
her up and make her miscarry."
Mrs. Davis chuckled, "Or you could just kill her."
"Mother, please."
Mrs. Davis tapped the ashes off her cigarette and motioned
for Luke to leave. "Don't worry; I'll take care of this. Tell her to
come here."
Luke got off the bar stool and went into the arcade. He should
have gone straight to look for Ruth, but part of him didn't want
his mom to convince her to have the abortion. He loved how
sweet and obedient Ruth was and didn't want to lose her. His
eye caught a military game, so he headed over, ready to release
some frustration.





A little bit about Kathryn ...

Kathryn Hewitt was born and raised in the small town of Camden, South Carolina. Breaking away from becoming a statistic, she was an Honors Graduate from Camden High School and went on to study British Literature and Sociology at Charleston Southern University, inspiring to teach High School English.
Kathryn has a passion for teaching teenagers and reaching out to those who seem as though the world has closed the door. Because of her own experiences, including becoming a teenage mother at fifteen, Kathryn knows the value of life and the blessings it contains. Understanding the importance of making wise decisions, Kathryn passionately seeks to instill that wisdom into the minds of every young lady she encounters. The inspiration for Kathryn's writings comes from her own experiences, and she is never afraid to speak the truth that others refuse to acknowledge.
Kathryn married in 2005 and is a stay at home mom with her four sons. She and her family currently live in the same town she grew up.