Cozy Giveaway – Karma’s a Killer by Tracy Weber ( @TracyWeberTypes )

Posted on January 14, 2016 by fundinmental

Karma’s A Killer
by Tracy Weber

Karma’s a Killer
(A Downward Dog Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
3rd in Series
Midnight Ink (January 8, 2016)
Paperback: 288 pages
ISBN-13: 978-0738742106

Synopsis

When Seattle yoga teacher Kate Davidson agrees to teach doga (yoga for dogs) at a fundraiser for a local animal rescue, she believes the only damage will be to her reputation. But a few downward-facing dogs are the least of Kate’s problems when an animal rights protest at the event leads to a suspicious fire and a drowning.

The police arrest a woman claiming to be Kate’s estranged mother and charge her with murder. To prove her innocence, Kate, boyfriend Michael, and German shepherd sidekick Bella dive deeply into the worlds of animal activism, organizational politics, and the dangerous obsessions that drive them. All while discovering that when it comes to murder, there’s no place like hOMe.

About The Author

Tracy Weber is the author of the award-winning Downward Dog Mysteries series featuring yoga teacher Kate Davidson and her feisty German shepherd, Bella. Tracy loves sharing her passion for yoga and animals in any form possible. Her first book, Murder Strikes a Pose won the Maxwell Award for Fiction and is a 2015 Agatha award nominee for Best First Novel.

Tracy and her husband live in Seattle with their challenging yet amazing German shepherd Tasha. When she’s not writing, Tracy spends her time teaching yoga, walking Tasha, and sipping Blackthorn cider at her favorite ale house.

Author Links

http://tracyweberauthor.com/

http://www.wholelifeyoga.com/blog/

https://www.facebook.com/tracywe

http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7148442.Tracy_Weber

https://twitter.com/TracyWeberTypes

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Free Book – Choosy Bookworm Holiday Extravaganza Giveaway

Posted on November 6, 2015 by fundinmental

Welcome to the Choosy Bookworm Holiday Extravaganza!

Choosy Bookworm has partnered with eNovel Authors at Work to bring you a month long celebration with great books, great book deals, and let’s not forget the great giveaways!

Check out today’s featured authors and books, then head on over to the event page and enter to win one of two $250 Amazon Gift Cards or Paypal Cash!

Be sure to check out the featured books and the awesome author sponsored giveaway below!

Death by Romance

by Anne Kennison

Genre: Mystery

When prominent businessman Gordon Taylor is murdered, the case falls in the lap of Detective Ryan Hamlin. He has no clues and no leads until a chance conversation leads him to a long list of suspects, most involved in a “perfectly legal” scheme to get rich by tapping into the fortunes of others—so long as none of them is convicted. That’s when the deception and finger-pointing begin. Full of twists and turns, this clever whodunit will keep you guessing until the very end.

Goodreads ~ Amazon US ~ Amazon UK

On sale for $0.99

November 1 – 30

Meet Anne Kennison

With more than 30 years of lawyering under her belt, and now retired from the practice of law, Anne describes herself as a “recovering attorney.” Anne’s unique plot twists, however, come from a fertile imagination honed by those long years of experience.

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Rain Clouds & Waterfalls

by Piper Templeton

Genre: Literary Fiction

A novel told in short stories, follow young protagonist Ellen as she narrates each story of love, loss, longing, friendship, and entrapment. Inspired by the artistry of the Beatles, each story is framed by a Beatles song or Beatles event. Follow Ellen’s journey from 1976 to 1990: Her beloved brother’s disappearance from the family, her navigation through high school, her loss of innocence, her challenges in the 1980s workplace, and her growth as a young woman taking charge of her life. Ellen injects insight, wisdom in hindsight, and humor into these slice of life stories.

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On sale for $0.99
November 1 – 30

Meet Piper Templeton

Piper Templeton lives in a New Orleans subdivision with her three feathered friends. A Liberal Arts graduate from the University of New Orleans, Piper earns a living in the Louisiana Judiciary System while pursuing her passion for writing fiction.

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Behind the Curtain

by P.C. Zick

Series: Behind the Love, #3

Genre: Contemporary Romance

When Lisa Williams returns to her hometown of Victory, Florida, with a reality TV show crew, not everyone is happy to see her. Lisa finds herself at odds with everyone in town, even her close friend Tommy.

When Tommy is assigned to cover the show’s filming as a reporter for the Tampa Tribune, he finds himself at odds with Lisa who he’s beginning to think of as more than a friend. He struggles to remain her friend, hoping she’ll realize that her actor boyfriend Jet isn’t any good for her. Then maybe he can win her fragile heart.

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Behind the Altar & Behind the Bar
FREE from November 3 – 7

Meet P.C. Zick

P.C. Zick writes contemporary fiction and romances. She describes herself as a storyteller no matter the genre.

All of her novels contain strong female heroines who live by their convictions and love with passion. Her heroes find themselves unable to resist the allure of intelligence wrapped in beautiful packages.

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When Murder Calls by Emelle Gamble

Posted on November 4, 2015 by fundinmental

I would like to welcome Emelle Gamble and her novel, when Murder Calls, to fundinmental.

If you are a cozy mystery fan, this is an author you will want to check out.

Just looking at the wonderful cover drew me in.

When Murder Calls Add me to Goodreads now.

Cover: Tammy Seidick Design

MY REVIEW

When Murder Calls by Emelle Gamble is a cozy mystery that twists and turns and kept me guessing, my curiosity rising as the suspense builds. Who is the Grim Reaper?

Megan is a single parent with two small children and with a serial killer on the loose she is concerned for her children’s safety. Dead bodies are piling up around her and she should be more careful about who she trusts.

I think Jack is in for a surprise when he meets Megan. They are drawn together, but Jack is hiding something. She has freed herself from a bad marriage and does not want to go down that road again.

As if a serial killer and a questionable man in her life aren’t enough, her ex husband and his fiance appearing on her doorstep is the last thing she needs. I can imagine how the anger threatened to overwhelm her, but she would not break down in front of her children. I love that Megan put them front and center.

Dean, the on again off again dad, suddenly appearing pissed me off more than the Grim Reaper. He thought he could drop in and play dad in complete disregard for Megan, not even giving her a heads up. I was super ticked and I couldn’t help but laugh at myself.

Mystery, murders, a single woman with two small children struggling to finish school and create a better life for her and her kids, a hot looking man wanting to share that life, what more could we want in a cozy?

A serial killer is on the loose from the opening pages. I love serial killers. Several suspects pop up early, but I keep thinking they are too obvious. The suspense was slow boiling, but Emelle kept me guessing and the pacing picked up as I neared the end.

When Murder Calls by Emelle Gamble is one of those of books where I would think it’s over, then something else would happen, then I would think it’s over, then something else would happen…The action and suspense continued into the last pages. I would have liked to have more of an ending, but I know all I need to know and I am good with that.

Animated Animals. Pictures, Images and Photos 4 Stars

SYNOPSIS

From Goodreads: Megan Summers, TV-ratings coordinator and single mom to two, was just getting her life in order when a killer – dubbed the Grim Reaper by the media – donned a badge and caused chaos in the cozy ocean side hamlet.

Everyone one she knows feels like a suspect, except for attractive new employee Jack Gallagher. Despite his odd obsession and his hidden agenda, he gave Megan support, shelter, and some romance she didn’t think she wanted.

But was the haven of his arms enough to shield her from the Reaper?

This cozy romantic suspense was originally published by Harlequin Intrigue in paperback.

ABOUT EMELLE GAMBLE

From Goodreads: Emelle Gamble was a writer at an early age, bursting with the requisite childhood stories of introspection which evolved into bad teen poetry and attempts at ‘real literature’ all copies of which she has since, very sensibly, shredded. She took her first stab at romantic fiction in an adult education writing class when her kids were in bed, taught by fellow writer Carolyn Haines, in Mobile, Alabama. As M.L. Gamble, she published several romantic suspense novels with Harlequin. She is now contracted with Soul Mate Publishing for Secret Sister, summer of 2013, and Dating Cary Grant, an early 2014 release.

Always intrigued by the words ‘what if’, Emelle’s books feature an ordinary woman confronted with an extraordinary situation. She most enjoys reading stories that surprise and amaze her, and hopes her readers will enjoy the challenging and exciting journeys her characters take.

Emelle lives in suburban Washington D.C. with her husband, Phil, her hero of thirty years, and two orange cats, Lucy and Bella. Her daughter, Olivia, and son, Allen, are happily launched on their own and contributing great things to society, which has always been their mother’s fondest wish.

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Don’t turn out the lights for Nightlight Tales by Anthony Renfro

Posted on October 31, 2015 by fundinmental

Anthony Renfro writes some amazing horror short stories.

I love them and am working my way through all of them…

Check them out and you may even find your next holiday read.

Some may be on sale and some may be free. If they look good, check them out.

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Cover: James at goonwrite.com

13 tales of terror.

13 tales that will have you reaching for the nightlight before you go to bed tonight.

If you want to be afraid, I mean very afraid, of the night, a dark country road, a drag race, vampires and werwolves, the beach…well, Anthony Renfro covers them all.

Don’t turn out the lights, do snuggle up with a friend and get ready for a wild ride.

My overall rating for the anthology is 4 STARS!

US / UK / AU / CA / P aperback

The following are three of the horror shorts that I had not reviewed.

The Man From The Road by Anthony Renfro

The man was curious. Too curious. This three page horror short (in paperback) took me from, “You should have known better,” to “Whew, that was a close one,” to “Most excellent. You got me Anthony.” LOL Love it. 4 Stars.

Sandy and the Stranger by Anthony Renfro

Who doesn’t love a fast car, great music and the ghost of a legend, such as James Dean. A glimpse into people’s true character. If you could get away with embellishing the outcome of an event in your life, would you? 3 Stars

Need To Feed by Anthony Renfro

Think you know all about vampires and werewolves, think again.

The sheriff met the Lizard brothers on the street at high noon. He had no fear. He is faster and has won all the duels so far, but tomorrow would be different.

Living on the coast of California was a brutal life. The remaining residents, survivors of battles fought, were preparing for the ultimate showdown. The first full moon in June would test the heroic sheriff when the bloodthirsty and savage monsters Need To Feed brought them to Saltwater Junction.

I love the original and fresh look at vampires and werewolves. The attacks are brutal and nothing is held back.

I felt like I was there, shooting vampires, watching heads explode and blood and guts spatter, wondering who would be left standing. 4 Stars

Excerpt from Need to Feed:

The house appeared to be silent, but he thought he heard something, something low and almost inaudible coming from one of the bedrooms.

It was a sucking sound, like something feasting.

He made his way towards that sound, boots clicking on the uneven hard wood floor, spurs jingling, hoping he wasn’t right, but pretty sure he was.

He stopped at the door that led into the Master Bedroom, and listened again. Sure enough, the sound he was hearing was coming from this room. He held the holy water vial up, and popped the lid off with his thumb. He aimed his gun forward, and slipped into the room.

The first person he saw was Bob, lying on his back on the floor, and on top of him was a Vampire, fangs sunk into the man’s neck, sucking him dry. The Vampire was so engrossed in his feast that he didn’t hear the sheriff move in behind him.

While this Vampire fed on Bob, the sheriff looked across the room, and sure enough Linda was lying on her back with another Vampire on top of her, fangs sunk into her neck.

The sheriff was surprised to see these two out so late, because night weakened them considerably; it didn’t hurt them or stop them, but it was sunlight that truly gave them strength.

Goodreads Book Giveaway

Nightlight Tales

by Anthony Renfro

Giveaway ends October 31, 2015.

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Check out some of my reviews for Anthony Renfro’s work.

She by Anthony Renfro

Joyride by Anthony Renfro

A Vampire At Christmas by Anthony Renfro

Killer Treads by Anthony Renfro

Demon Energy by Anthony Renfro

A Haunted House Tale by Anthony Renfro

A Zombie Trilogy by Anthony Renfro

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Some of the books may be free and you may find your next holiday read.

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#eNovAaW Women of Words

Posted on September 26, 2015 by fundinmental

#eNovAaW Women of Words
Multi-Author Book Blitz ~ September 23 – 27
Saturday, September 26

A DEAD RED MIRACLE by R.P. Dahlke
(Mystery, Women’s Sleuth, Humor)

GOODY ONE SHOE by Julie Frayn
(Psychological Suspense)

A Dead Red Miracle

by R.P. Dahlke

Series: Dead Red Mystery, #5
Genre: Mystery, Women Sleuth, Humor

Thinking to jump start their careers as private investigators in Wishbone, Arizona, cousins Lalla and Pearlie Bains buy into it with a local P.I.

But their nifty plan starts circling the drain when his unscrupulous business practices end in his untimely death and they discover that he’s been stealing clients and two-timing everyone else.

With only a week before the state pulls their business license, Lalla and Pearlie will have to corral a wall-climbing Apache ninja, pacify their former boss’s greedy ex-wives and nail a killer. Sure Lalla and Pearlie are in a really tight spot, but all they need is a miracle or two.

Goodreads ~ Amazon
Will be FREE on Amazon 9/28 – 10/2

Meet R.P. Dahlke

I write humorous mysteries about an annoyingly tenacious tall, blonde and beautiful, ex-model turned crop-duster who, to quote Lalla Bains, says: “I’ve been married so many times they oughta revoke my license.” I wanted to give readers a peek at a not so-perfect life of a woman who is not afraid of chipping her manicure because she doesn’t have time for a manicure, what with herding a bunch of recalcitrant pilots and juggling work orders just to keep her father’s flagging business alive.

Beginning with #4 in the series, A Dead Red Alibi, Lalla and her family will reside in South East Arizona where she will divide her time between a fledgling P.I. business with cousin, Pearlie Bains, and volunteering as a team member with Cochise County Search and Rescue.

I also write a romantic sailing mystery trilogy: A Dangerous Harbor and Hurricane Hole.

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Goody One Shoe

by Julie Frayn

Genre: Psychological Suspense

Billie Fullalove witnesses the murder of her parents at the hands of a gun-wielding thug. In the melee, Billie loses a leg. But her Batmanesque beginnings don’t turn her into a superhero. Yet. Billie survives her lonely childhood and settles into a solitary life, pursuing her dream of being an editor in a top publishing house. Unable to avenge her parents’ unsolved murder, she is accosted by news stories of bad guys going free thanks to an inept court system. She wields her red pen and edits the newspaper to fight evil forces, right wrongs, and bring justice to victims. When her edits come true, and criminals start dying, Billie must discover the vigilante’s identity before they act out more of her revenge fantasies.

Goodreads ~ Amazon US ~ Amazon UK
On sale for $0.99

Meet Julie Frayn

Bean counter by day, Julie Frayn spends her off hours penning award-winning novels and short stories that pack a punch. And a few stabs. When not working or writing, Julie spend as much time as possible with her babies. Well, they’re grown adults now, but they still think she’s cool. Right kids? Right? Hello?

In grade school, Julie was a math whiz, loved to write stories and poems in English class, and had an artistic flair for pencil drawings and pen and ink pointillism. When it came time to choose a career, she was torn between three loves. Her artistic brain ached to create. But her practical side, and the need to eat, won out. Though she’s devoted her career to numbers, she revels in the written word.

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Sherry’s Shelves #52 – Books & Fun

Posted on September 13, 2015 by fundinmental

Sherry’s Shelves is my weekly update for September 6 – September 12, 2015.

Happy to have you join me for some books & fun.

Sunday Post is hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer

Stacking The Shelves is hosted by Tynga’s Reviews

Bought, Borrowed & Bagged is hosted by TalkSupe

**all images are linked to Amazon (I am an affiliate)**

**The small amount helps keep my blog running**

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Class Heroes: Young Adult Thriller Books

Stephen Henning is the author of Class Heroes, a wonderful story about superheroes.

He has created these videos, mini movies, if you will, and I wanted to share them with you. What do you think? Is this something you would read?

James Blake has a tough choice to make. His life should be easy. He has extraordinary abilities and a hot girlfriend. Does it get any better than that for a teenage boy?

But where do his loyalties lie? With his twin sister Samantha? Or with his new girlfriend, Lolly Rosewood?

You can see more here.

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FREE BOOKS

Still free at time of posting, but check for the “0”.

I have been searching out some reads for October. Does this look like something you would want on your reading list? I found this through Marble Publishing. To coincide with the free offer for the first in series, they have a 99c sale on the second book, Zombies v. Ninjas 2: Domination, running until 15th September.

Here’s another one I picked up on an Amazon free day that I learned about through Michael Phillip Cash. I found this author through my sister, Laura, at fuonlyknew.

I found this free on Amazon through Book Bub. Do you follow them?

I found this for free from Masquerade Tours.

I subscribe to Joanna Slan’s newsletter and received notification that this was free on numberous platforms. Be sure and check for the “0”. B&N / Kobo

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I learned of this on a free Amazon day by subscribing to Harman Cooper’s newsletter. It sound right up my alley.

This is the second book in the Forever Girl series. I am familiar with Rebecca Hamilton and love her work. I’m not sure if these stand alone or not. I’ll have to check them out further.

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FOR REVIEW

I signed up to review Cypress Trap by J C Gatlin. Cypress, Florida, suspense, thrills, how could I possibly resist.

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WINNINGS

I won Donna Galanti’s Hidden Element, but I already have a copy and have read it, so I passed it on. Happy reading to the second chance winner. This is the second book in a trilogy that is a MUST READ for me. Just need to get my review written. Bad blogger. How about you? Are you current on your reviews? LOL

I was so excited to win Midnight on the Mississippi through Fresh Fiction and the author, Mary Ellis. Everything about this books screams, READ ME.

I won the $5 amazon gift card from the Approaching Twi-night Book Blitz.

Hope you had some goodies come your way. 😀

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LAST WEEK ON fundinmental

Be sure and look for the reviews and giveaways.

Sherry’s Shelves #51 – Books & Fun

Giveaway – OMG! They’re back and more dangerous than ever. Dinosaur Lake III by Kathryn Meyer Griffith

Teaser Tuesday #48 – A Tinfoil Hat Of My Own by Echo Shea

Cover Reveal & Giveaway – Hidden by Amy McKinley

FREEBIE Thriller – Get it now! Absolution by Susan Fleet

Giveaway – THE EXTRAORDINARY DAYS SERIES by Polly Becks

Giveaway & Review – Who is the real target – Three Days To Forever by Lauren Carr with Interview

Friday 56 #54 & BB #30 – The Great and Secret Show by Clive Barker

Review – Am I Alive? Bleedovers by William Todd Rose

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THIS WEEK ON fundinmental

Sherry’s Shelves

Giveaway – Lost King by H B Moore

Giveaway – The Spellbound Series by Lola James

Teaser Tuesday Review – Hurricane Crimes by Chrys Fey

Review – Perfectly Toxic by Kristine Mason

Review – Of Ocean and Ash by A R Draeger

Giveaway, Book Trailer & Review – Kill and Run by Lauren Carr

Giveaway, Review, Music Video & Excerpt – Island Secrets by R T Wolfe

Friday 56 & BB – Imajica by Clive Barker

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Hope you are having a wonderful weekend.

What have you been reading?

Have you any plans for the upcoming week? 😆

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HELP! When Should I Cross-Post My Review Poll

Posted on August 21, 2015 by fundinmental

Authors, Publishers Tour Companies & Bloggers

Help me out, please!

I love to read and review books and have a simple question.

I have always cross-posted my reviews after they were published on my blog, until recently.

I love to be the first person to review a book, but the main reason I have started doing it is because I can do it at my leisure.

I used to scramble to get them posted to Amazon and Goodreads the day the review was published on my blog. Then I found myself losing track and sometimes forgetting about it and not posting for days or longer.

I post to Amazon, Goodreads, Library Shelf, Shelfari and B & N as soon as the review is scheduled on my blog.

After publishing the review on my blog, I then add it to Booklikes, Tumbler and Literary Addict.

When do you post your review?

I would love to hear your thoughts. Please share them here, so everyone can benefit.

Thanks for your time.

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Sherry’s Shelves #46 – Books & Fun

Posted on July 26, 2015 by fundinmental

Sherry’s Shelves is my weekly update for July 19 – July 25, 2015.

Happy to have you join me for some books & fun.

Sunday Post is hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer

Stacking The Shelves is hosted by Tynga’s Reviews

Bought, Borrowed & Bagged is hosted by TalkSupe

**all images are linked to Amazon (I am an affiliate)**

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Mr. Wonderful is working a Wahoos baseball game here in Pensacola, while I am watching Lavatrantula, blogging and playing some games on Facebook. We have a good life and truly appreciate where we are now. All our hard work is paying off.

During the Wahoo baseball games, they have quirky fun games to keep the kiddies happy, with some unlikely stars. Everyone begins early in the morning…

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FREE BOOKS

Still free at time of posting, but check for the “0”.

I subscribe to Julia Crane’s newsletter and this one was short and sweet.

Freak of Nature is free.

Amazon Barnes and Noble

I subscribe to Joanna Slan’s newsletter and she shared the following two freebies, A Kiki Lowenstein Christmas Anthology and Seaside Secrets by Cindy Bell.

Marily Peak announced in her newsletter that THE FISHERMAN’S SON TRILOGY is free for a limited time. Check out this children’s fantasy. I couldn’t resist, just by looking at the covers.

I spotted this gem on Alex J Cavanaugh’s twitter feed.

Then I hopped over to Katie Dolye’s website and grabbed the buy links.

NEW to fundinmental

A J Cosmo’s children’s books are amazing. The beautiful pictures will grab anyone’s attention and the lessons shown to the younger can still refresh the older…us.

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AROUND THE BLOGOSPHERE

I don’t mean to toot my own horn, but I was interviewed by the wonderful author, Chrys Fey. Drop by, say hi and check out the interview and Chrys’ work.

The truth about being a writer – P M Terrell

Beating writer’s block – Heather McCorkle

Acknowledgment Pages: Yay or Nay? Aria Glazki

FOR REVIEW

I am behind on reviews, so I told myself, “Self, NO!”

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WINNINGS

I won both these books through Booklikes.

Thanks to Bird St Books and the author, Hope Chenk-de Michele, for a signed copy of Devil’s Daughter.

Thanks to Quirk Books and Mary Higgins Clark for my copy of Manhattan Mayhem.

I am so excited to have won the Circus Mirandis Giveaway from Penguin Random House and the author, Cassie Beasley.

Hardcover copy of Circus Mirandus by Cassie Beasley. The creative cover made to look like a bag of popcorn is so simple, yet intriguin…I love it. Check out the book itself, a white background, with colorful critters and so much more.

A poster announcing the opening date of the Circus.

A package of animal crackers.

An audiobook.

A bookmark.

How OVER THE TOP is that! So, let’s head to the circus, shall we?

I won the Kittens Can Kill Giveaway, which included this fantastic stack of novels. Thanks to Poisoned Pen Press and all the wonderful authors.

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Titles are linked to Amazon. Authors are linked to Goodreads.

A Bad Reputation by Jane Tesh

The Angel Gang by Ken Kuhlken

Leave Tomorrow Behind by Judy Clemens

Kittens Can Kill by Clea Simon

Chasing the Devils Tail by David Fulmer

A box of murder and mystery, what’s not to love?

Hope you had some come your way. 😀

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LAST WEEK ON fundinmental

Giveaway for Beauty and the Werewolf by Kristin Miller

Reveal Giveaway for Mortal Musings by Aria Glazki

New Release Blitz for An Officer and a Mermaid by Blaire Edens

3 To Die 4 Novels 4 $.99 – Let’s Meet the Killers of the CORE trilogy by Kristine Mason

Tracy Tam: Santa Command by Krystalyn Drown and Lucas Mackenzie and the London Midnight Ghost Show by Steve Bryant with Giveaway #T4T

Adventures in Freyna – Exile by Sally Ann Melia

Friday 56 #47 & BB #23 – Sharknado would like you to meet Zorro by Isabel Allende

Check ME Out – I was interviewed by author Chrys Fey

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THIS WEEK ON fundinmental

I will have more to share, so I hope you will stop in and have a look see.

Sherry’s Shelves

Giveaway – A Thin Slice of Heaven by P M Terrell

Teaser Tuesday

Giveaway – Bad Traffick by DV Berkom

Giveaway- A Taste for Mystery

Review – Pretty Dark Sacrifice by Heather L Reid

Friday 56 & Book Beginnings

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Blue Angels Pensacola Beach Show 2015

Posted on July 11, 2015 by fundinmental

We (Me, Mr Wonderful and Steve, my brother from Michigan) went out to the beach for the Blues on Wednesday and Thursday.

Amazing! Take a look.

If you ever have the chance to see them, I would highly recommend doing so.

I hope you enjoyed the show and we’ll see you for Homecoming in November.

Have a great weekend!

Review – Killer Treads by Anthony Renfro

Posted on July 4, 2015 by fundinmental

Anthony Renfro is spiffing up a lot of his short stories and giving them new covers.

Check out the latest for Killer Treads.

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MY REVIEW

The delivery of the treadmill should have raised all the red warning flags to him.

I felt like shouting at Bob, “Don’t do it!”

“Don’t get on it!”

Oh no.

He did it.

Anthony Renfro took me down a horrid road, proving that if something seems too good to be true, it generally is.

Got five minutes?

How about a quick trip around the treadmill?

Anthony Renfro packs plenty of suspense and action in Killer Treads from the opening words.

Animated Animals. Pictures, Images and Photos

3 Stars

SYNOPSIS

A short story about a man who sees a flashy ad online advertising a twenty dollar treadmill. He buys the machine, too cheap to be scared, and realizes much to his dismay that this machine has a taste for blood. Big Bob better run like his life depends on it, because in many ways it does.

Reviews: 3 out of 5 stars: Kind of fun, kind of gory, and I liked it.

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ABOUT ANTHONY RENFRO

Anthony Renfro lives in Apex, North Carolina. He is a reader, writer, runner, husband, father, and stay at home dad – one of the toughest jobs anyone could ever do. He was born in Bristol, Tennessee, and is a graduate of UNC-Greensboro.You can find him at many spots on the web, but if you really need to find his center in the social media storm it would be at his blog, apoetryjourney.wordpress.com.

Now reach out, just beyond the light, right into that big black space, and let him take your hand on a journey into cold dark places. You will be scared, and you may even be terrified, but in the end you might just find you liked the ride.

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See my review for Zombie Trilogy HERE.

See my review for Demon Energy HERE.

See my review for A Haunted House Tale HERE.